https://meenews.co/post/6ad72ff475342cf4db92baa7 The far left wants to kill the tech that can create Trump’s golden age te 2026-10-20T09:10:12.905Z The far left wants to kill the tech that can create Trump’s golden age America seems to be on the precipice of a future technological golden age. Whether we take steps toward that future could depend on which political vision prevails over the next few election cycles. Speaking alongside President Donald Trump at the White House in September, Elon Musk predicted a world where artificial intelligence and advanced robotics create an "age of abundance." Musk suggests these technologies could eventually provide your average person with better medical care than what today’s wealthiest individuals enjoy. TRUMP TO USHER IN ‘GOLDEN AGE’ OF AMERICAN TECH WITH DC BASH SHOWCASING POWERFUL NEW TOOL This optimistic vision aligns well with Trump’s repeated promises of a new American golden age. Yet, as his administration works to accelerate technological advancement, an increasingly influential wing on the far left appears determined to slam on the brakes. The Trump administration has made American leadership in artificial intelligence a cornerstone of its economic agenda. Through its AI Action Plan and executive orders, the administration has prioritized eliminating regulatory barriers, constructing data centers and expanding energy infrastructure necessary to power the AI revolution. TRUMP ANNOUNCES NEW 'AI FORCE,' VOWS TO PROTECT INDUSTRY AS AI CZAR ANNOUNCEMENT NEARS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has argued that AI and automation could help create a new era of American manufacturing. In an interview from 2025, Bessent suggested that the advanced "smart factories" of tomorrow could overcome labor-cost issues, making manufacturing in the United States far more economically feasible. Imagine a future in America where advanced robotics makes domestic manufacturing globally competitive, where AI leads to major medical breakthroughs and where technological innovation produces unprecedented economic prosperity. THE NEXT AMERICAN BOOM COULD BE HERE — UNLESS WASHINGTON REGULATES IT TO DEATH Of course, there are legitimate questions about how this societal transformation will unfold, but the potential benefits are incredible. While many in the Trump administration plan for a golden age, Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and his fellow democratic socialists are promoting an entirely different future. In March, Sanders and New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposed a nationwide moratorium on new data center construction until Congress establishes a sufficient regulatory system for the industry. INSIDE THE FAR-LEFT'S ANTI-DATA CENTER PUSH AND WHAT EXPERTS SAY IS DRIVING IT: 'PLAYBOOK WE'VE SEEN BEFORE' These positions have quickly become commonplace for Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) activists and candidates. Many of these DSA-endorsed candidates support data center moratoriums and push these sorts of proposals at the state and local level. But Sanders’ anti-AI sentiment goes way further. His American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act would effectively nationalize 50% of the AI industry, converting those stakes into a government-controlled fund. The plan would also include stacking the boards of these companies with federally picked appointees to influence corporate decisions. SANDERS PUSHES 'DEATH PENALTY' FOR CRUCIAL US INDUSTRY THAT COULD GIVE ADVANTAGE TO FOREIGN ADVERSARIES More recently, Sanders introduced legislation that would permanently prohibit the development of artificial superintelligence. This plan would establish a new federal AI agency and halt other advanced AI development until regulators approve continued efforts. Under this proposal, individuals who violate the research bans could face up to 20 years in federal prison. Think about that. At a time when America is competing with China for technological supremacy, one of the country’s most prominent socialist politicians wants federal bureaucrats to target AI scientists with potential prison time for developing AI research it deems too advanced. WINNING THE AI RACE MEANS BEATING CHINA ON INNOVATION, COST AND TRUST To be sure, the AI revolution comes with many legitimate concerns that deserve conversation. Potential job displacement, privacy violations, algorithmic manipulation and the possible misuse of advanced AI are issues that will likely need to be addressed. However, the consequences of deliberately suppressing technological innovation are rarely given equal attention. Consider the potential benefits of AI-assisted drug discovery, which could lead to better treatments for cancer, Alzheimer’s and many other conditions. AI-enhanced robotics and logistics could transform manufacturing, increase agricultural output and help elderly and disabled Americans maintain their independence. Imagine the lives and the industries that could be saved and the economic opportunities that could spring up from these technologies that we have only now begun to understand. Under the far left’s proposals, we may never see these benefits materialize. Sanders says he is concerned that average Americans will be left behind in the AI revolution, but his proposed restrictions threaten to undermine the very innovations that could cause growth in societal prosperity. Perhaps the most concerning consequence of the far left’s vision is America’s geopolitical future. Like America, China is also pursuing AI at breakneck speeds. While America has enjoyed a substantial lead in this race, the recent Stanford University 2026 AI Index showed the performance gap between American and Chinese models has effectively disappeared. The proposals from Sanders and the far left to stall AI research and data center construction give the Chinese Communist Party opportunity to pull ahead in the AI race. If China were to take the lead in the AI race, America’s global status economically and geopolitically could be severely diminished. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION At the same White House meeting where Musk outlined his optimistic vision of the future, Trump warned that Chinese President Xi Jinping "will take every data center that we don’t want." The AI revolution carries great potential for increased prosperity unlike anything we have seen in our lifetime. It would be a historic tragedy if America surrendered that opportunity because our politicians were more afraid of technological progress than our geopolitical rivals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad72ff475342cf4db92ba9e Navy robot deal quadruples as US looks to ‘outsmart’ China with AI at sea te 2026-10-20T09:10:12.112Z Navy robot deal quadruples as US looks to ‘outsmart’ China with AI at sea FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Navy is quadrupling the ceiling on a contract for AI-powered robots used to inspect warships to $300 million. Just six months after initially tapping the technology to help get ships through maintenance and back to sea faster, the expanded agreement with Pittsburgh-based Gecko Robotics underscores the importance the U.S. military is putting on tech-based solutions. The initial ceiling for the deal was $71 million, but the Navy is pushing to improve fleet readiness amid a widening shipbuilding gap with China. "While the U.S. may not be able to out-manufacture faster than China, we can outsmart the ways that we maintain, operate and are ready with our vessels," Gecko Robotics CEO Jake Loosararian told Fox News Digital. Gecko says its technology can save the Navy up to $8 million in repair costs on a single ship and identify some structural issues up to 50 times faster than traditional inspection methods. INSIDE TRUMP’S DEAL TO GIVE AMERICAN TAXPAYERS A MASSIVE STAKE IN NEW $6.6B SUBMARINE DEAL The company is also unveiling a new robot developed specifically for the Navy that can inspect the steel beneath thick coatings on warship decks without first stripping them away. Dubbed Komodo, the robot scans a ship's deck to map corrosion and material thickness, giving maintenance crews a picture of what needs to be repaired before more invasive work begins. "It's essentially a CAT scan," Loosararian said. "You're basically understanding exactly what's going on." Traditionally, determining the condition of steel beneath a ship's non-skid deck coating can require removing material before crews know the extent of the problem. Komodo is designed to gather that information without first taking the surface apart. "The robots are able to actually understand what's wrong without having to take apart the ship to figure out what to fix," Loosararian said. In another example cited by Loosararian, an assessment that initially called for roughly 1,200 square feet of repair work was narrowed to about 300 square feet after robotic inspections provided a more precise picture of the damage. "You reduce and focus the kinds of repairs that you need," Loosararian said. "You're repairing less." CHINA’S LONG-TERM FINANCES ARE ALL WET AS BILL TO MAINTAIN HUGE NAVY COMES DUE IN 2031 The increased ceiling comes just six months after the Navy awarded Gecko a five-year, $71 million contract vehicle to expand the use of its robotic inspection technology across the fleet. Under the initial agreement announced in March, Gecko was set to begin work on 18 ships in the U.S. Pacific Fleet, including destroyers, amphibious warships and littoral combat ships. The company's wall-climbing robots crawl across hulls, flight decks, ballast tanks and other difficult-to-access areas, scanning for corrosion, metal loss and other structural problems. The data is fed into Gecko's AI-powered Cantilever platform to help maintenance planners determine where repairs are needed. The goal is to find those problems earlier, before a ship enters a major maintenance period and crews discover additional work that can extend its stay in the shipyard. "The biggest savings are just in speed," Loosararian said. "Speed — you can't put a price tag on it, especially if you're in the U.S. Navy right now." The expansion comes as Navy leaders seek to push fleet readiness toward 80% while maintenance delays continue to sideline ships that would otherwise be available for deployment. China already fields a larger battle force than the U.S. Navy and can produce vessels at a pace American shipyards cannot easily match. That has put additional pressure on the Pentagon to keep more of the ships already in the American fleet available for operations. For Gecko, the longer-term goal is to move beyond finding existing damage and use years of inspection data to anticipate problems before they force ships into longer repair periods. "You are able to predict exactly what's going to break before it does," Loosararian said, allowing maintenance planners to have workers, materials and repair plans ready when a ship reaches the pier or enters a shipyard. The technology could also reduce the amount of dangerous and labor-intensive inspection work performed by shipyard workers as the industrial base struggles with shortages of skilled labor. Loosararian said the combination of robotics and AI is ultimately aimed at allowing a limited workforce to spend more time fixing ships and less time determining what needs to be fixed. For a Navy racing to keep pace with a rapidly expanding Chinese fleet, he argued, getting more out of the ships already in the water could prove just as important as building new ones. "While the U.S. may not be able to outmanufacture faster than China," Loosararian said, "we can outsmart the ways that we maintain, operate and are ready with our vessels." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad72ff375342cf4db92ba95 Top Trump ally warns Republican Party 'dead' if it loses key voting bloc ahead of midterms te 2026-10-20T09:10:11.388Z Top Trump ally warns Republican Party 'dead' if it loses key voting bloc ahead of midterms A top Senate Republican warned that the same voting bloc that has propelled the GOP to power over the last decade is at risk of turning its back on the party during this election cycle. For decades, White, working-class voters often aligned themselves with the Democratic Party, giving Democrats a stranglehold on Congress until the 1990s and often favoring the Democratic candidate atop the presidential ticket. President Donald Trump’s entrance onto the political scene and victory in 2016 solidified a shift that was years in the making, giving Republicans a strong base of working-class support. But with the state of the economy, Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, a top ally of Trump’s on Capitol Hill, warned that the GOP’s steady base could head for the exits. FOX NEWS POLL: SQUEEZED BY COSTS, FRUSTRATED VOTERS TURN TO THE DEMOCRATS "This is the whole deal," Moreno told Fox News Digital. "It's the whole deal. If we don't hang on to those working-class voters, we're dead as a party. That's why I say with no hyperbole, if President Trump hadn’t won in 2016, the Republican Party would be dead. Because the Republican Party had abandoned working-class Americans." "Ironically, the Democrats abandoned working Americans, and there was a void — President Trump filled it," he continued. "That's why he won." Trump has consistently performed highly with White, working-class voters each time he has run for office, scoring between 66% and 67% of their vote between 2016 and 2024, according to a variety of exit polls. REDISTRICTING GIVES REPUBLICANS AN EDGE, BUT AFFORDABILITY WILL DECIDE THE MIDTERMS Some Democrats acknowledged that after the 2024 election, their party had a problem with engaging the working class. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., circulated a memo that urged Democrats to embrace economic populism following stunning losses across the gamut of power in Washington. "No one, including me, has all the answers right now, but what we know for certain is that Democrats must reclaim our identity as the party of the working class," Murphy wrote. Still, Republicans are facing political headwinds heading into this midterm election cycle, in which affordability issues are dominating headlines and voters’ concerns. FOX NEWS POLL: MOST RATE THE ECONOMY NEGATIVELY, INCLUDING HALF OF REPUBLICANS Trump and the GOP again rose to be the dominant party in Washington, D.C., after the 2024 election by pitching a message to rectify the economy that the president charged was "destroyed" by former President Joe Biden. But a Fox News poll published earlier this month found that nearly 60% of voters said that their top concern was the economy. A separate Fox News poll published in May found that 67% of White voters without a college degree disapproved of Trump’s handling of the economy. Republicans have hit the trail this Fall pitching their economic successes, particularly from the colossal "big, beautiful bill" and trying to instill in voters that the cost of fuel, for example, is only temporary as the war with Iran continues. Moreno, however, argued that working-class voters "hate" the war. "They obviously hate gas prices because, look, they're already struggling. I mean, you talk to some of these working Americans, they're an engine failure in their vehicle away from bankruptcy, and that's a disaster." "So, I think what we have to do is explain, this is a very, very necessary thing that had to happen," he continued. "Iran was attacking us for 47 years, and we didn't take him out. They would have used a nuclear weapon. I don't know that that case is penetrated enough, and this gas price situation will be very temporary." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad72ff275342cf4db92ba8c Ilhan Omar's sister questioned by feds after dramatic DC home raid te 2026-10-20T09:10:10.619Z Ilhan Omar's sister questioned by feds after dramatic DC home raid EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Ilhan Omar's older sister was questioned by federal investigators last week in relation to an immigration fraud probe into the congresswoman, Fox News Digital has learned. Three sources familiar with the investigation said Sahra Noor voluntarily spoke with the investigators after the high-profile Monday morning raid on the residence Omar shares with her husband in Washington, D.C. It is not clear the scope of the conversation Noor had with investigators. Like Omar, Noor came to the United States as a child fleeing civil war in Somali. She currently lives in Kenya, according to her LinkedIn page, but has been in the United States promoting her new book, "Salt in the Snow: A Somali Immigrant Story." The House lawmaker's sister canceled a Minnesota stop on the book tour last week amid the fallout of the raid and the ensuing interview with authorities. ILHAN OMAR'S SISTER SKIPS BOOK TOUR EVENT AMID WEEK OF CHAOS FOLLOWING RAID ON PROGRESSIVE'S DC HOME The book event, which was scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at the University of Minnesota Rochester, was promoted online by Garden Party Books, a local bookstore that listed itself as a "proud supporter" of the event alongside the university and the Rochester Public Library. A representative from Garden Party Books told Fox News Digital last week that the event was canceled because Noor had a "family emergency." It is now revealed that last week she was questioned by federal investigators. Omar’s D.C. home was raided by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the chief investigatory body of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), at around 6 a.m. last Monday. Sources confirmed to Fox News Digital that the agency executed a search warrant in relation to an immigration fraud probe. Specifically, they are probing whether the lawmaker or her father falsified information when filling out her citizenship paperwork. ILHAN OMAR'S TURBULENT WEEK EXPLAINED: THE DUELING PROBES THAT THREW THE SOMALI-BORN PROGRESSIVE INTO CHAOS Border Czar Tom Homan revealed over the weekend that if the allegations are proven, they could lead to Omar’s denaturalization. During the raid, Omar’s personal phone, passport and computer were seized, the Wall Street Journal reported last week. And Omar’s attorneys over the weekend demanded that the Justice Department return some of the property confiscated by HSI. Additionally, The New York Times reported that about a dozen people, including Omar’s relatives, have been subpoenaed in the case. Omar has not been seen publicly since before the raid, though her husband has been seen several times walking their dog, taking out the trash and speaking outside the home with one of the congresswoman's aides. Omar has not responded to Fox News Digital's repeated requests for comment, but she did react to the raid publicly on social media. "This raid by Trump’s DHS is an outrageous abuse of power and an unprecedented escalation in the weaponization of federal law enforcement to target political enemies," she said in a statement posted to X hours after feds descended on her home. FEDERAL AGENTS SEIZE PHONE OF REP ILHAN OMAR IN RAID TIED TO IMMIGRATION FRAUD PROBE "For a decade, Donald Trump has relentlessly targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with inflammatory rhetoric, repeatedly putting a target on her back," the post continued. "Now, those attacks have escalated to a pointless federal raid. The Congresswoman has done nothing wrong. No president should be able to use the power of the federal government to intimidate his political enemies." In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital last Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance said the investigation is not politically motivated. "We don't want to be like the Biden administration. We never want to be like that — where they would allow the law to go after their political opponents," he said. DEMOCRATS' FURY OVER ILHAN OMAR RAID DRAWS STINGING GOP REMINDER ABOUT RAID FROM THE PAST: ‘SET THE PRECEDENT’ "We really want to let the law, the facts drive this," he continued. "And if justice requires something else be done, then, of course, we'll take a step when we have to." Fox News Digital reached out to Noor, but did not hear back before publication. Omar's attorneys did not immediately return a comment request. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad72ff175342cf4db92ba83 LIZ PEEK: Guaranteed — Democrat midterm win would deliver chaos not 'affordability' te 2026-10-20T09:10:09.796Z LIZ PEEK: Guaranteed — Democrat midterm win would deliver chaos not 'affordability' Have Americans got such short memories that they’ve forgotten the damage done by Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats just two-plus years ago? Do they really want to go down the path of open borders, high crime and suffocating cancel culture all over again? That’s what’s in store if Republicans stay home on Election Day. Democrats are campaigning on mythical "affordability" measures, but mainly they talk about opposing Donald Trump. Why? Because their policies are unpopular or unworkable and they know it. If they recover the majority in Congress, Democrats will spend time reversing the gains Trump has made on securing the border, growing our domestic energy output and suppressing the injurious DEI programs that Biden introduced. HOUSE DEMS PLOT TRUMP INVESTIGATION BLITZ IF THEY SEIZE MAJORITY Moreover, they will immediately start "investigating" President Trump. They’ll hire Hollywood producers to film their outrage, just as they did after the January 6 riots. As in 2021, if the GOP retains control of the senate, impeachment efforts will be stymied, but Democrats won’t care. The only mystery is which Republican in The Sequel will play Liz Cheney, the anti-Trumper who sanctimoniously betrayed her party in trying to impeach the president. DEMOCRATS SAY THEY'LL MAKE LIFE AFFORDABLE. YOUR WALLET MAY DISAGREE Democrats will waste time and money attacking Donald Trump because hating the president is literally the only thing gluing the party together. Voters will wait in vain for their newly-minted representatives to "fix" affordability, their principal campaign promise, because the far Left and more moderate Democrats cannot possibly agree on how to proceed. Medicare for all? Good luck getting that perennial fantasy by union-loving Democrats. Members of the UAW or the AFL-CIO know how great their healthcare benefits are and will fight tooth and nail any attempt to take them away. An organizing memo from last year puts it best: "UAW members like those at General Motors’ Spring Hill Manufacturing plant pay no premiums for the family plan, have no deductible, and have limited co-pays with a maximum of $25 ." You think Uncle Sam is going to do better? Make housing more affordable? The New Democrat Coalition, a centrist group of legislators, wants to: "Cut red tape and update permitting and zoning to build four million homes in the next decade", sounding a lot like Trump, who has prioritized permitting reform for years. They also back "innovative construction technologies to accelerate home production". The first proposal will run smack into the environmentalists who have pushed housing costs through the roof in Democrat-run states like California and New York. According to a study by Realtor.com, there are only 11 states in which, using the 30% housing-cost threshold, a median-income household can afford the median-priced home. All but two voted for Trump in 2024. The most affordable housing in the country is in Iowa; the least affordable is in New York. The second idea, which is smart, will alienate union voters who hate any innovation that might eliminate jobs (see longshoreman settlement 2025.) Another big expense on the ballot in November is energy costs, which Democrats have promised to bring down. Returning to the New Democrat coalition, accelerated permitting is again on the menu to facilitate building "energy transmission and generation infrastructure." Also touted is ensuring energy is "abundant and available" through "establishing a level playing field for all forms of energy". That’s code for eliminating what the Left considers unnecessary tax breaks for oil and gas companies and ramping up taxpayer-funded subsidies for renewables like wind and solar. Democrats also promise to protect consumers from price hikes driven by data centers, an issue which should be solved at the local level and not by Washington bureaucrats. The Coalition fails to prioritize exploiting America’s enormous reserves of fossil fuels which over time will guarantee affordable energy. Joe Biden did his best to squash climbing oil and gas production, by canceling or delaying lease sales, drilling permits and the XL Pipeline, raising fees on production and taking promising acreage off the table. The anti-oil war waged by the Biden White House, beholden to the green lobby, was a costly hit to U.S. national security and our economy. Blocking new production, like in Alaska, will inevitably lead to higher oil prices. We cannot let that happen. Yes, we need faster permitting of the build-out of the electric grid, and, yes, we should embrace an "all of the above" energy program. That is not what the Left will allow. Progressives like New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani aim to make life more affordable by having the government provide "free" housing, childcare and other services. He and his young followers do not understand that greater government involvement all but guarantees inefficiency and higher costs. Look at higher education. Billions of taxpayer dollars have funded kids wanting to go to college; tuition costs have soared way above the rate of inflation, and the value of the diploma has cratered. Also, of course, nothing is free. The Left wants to tax the rich and businesses, but corporations will pass the higher levies along via price increases, and higher-income Americans will decamp to lower-tax locales, as is happening in New York. Meanwhile, government spending on entitlements and benefits has driven our national debt to $40 trillion, pushing interest rates and mortgage costs higher. Under President Joe Biden, spending exploded to levels commensurate with World War II; it remains at unsustainable levels. The Trump White House has put some limits on Medicaid and other expensive programs — limits Democrats will surely race to eliminate — and is trying to root out hundreds of billions in fraudulent payments. Much more needs to be done, but Democrats have zero appetite for cutting spending. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Instead, Democrats will offer up programs that will inflate our national debt even more. Consider the price tag for Medicare-for-all, estimated to cost a staggering $25 to $35 trillion over the next ten years. And that’s just one item on their to-do list. Voters should not be fooled: Democrats will not lower prices. They cannot. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad72ff075342cf4db92ba7a MORNING GLORY: Minnesota's massive fraud scandal could deliver a stunning Senate upset te 2026-10-20T09:10:09.000Z MORNING GLORY: Minnesota's massive fraud scandal could deliver a stunning Senate upset "This historic fraud happened under her watch, and suddenly, she’s looking out for Medicaid and SNAP? Sell it to someone else, Peggy." With this debate response to Minnesota Democratic Senate nominee Peggy Flanagan’s protestations of concern over access to benefits for the very poor, Republican nominee for Senate Michele Tafoya sealed her status as "rookie of the year" in American politics. A longtime NFL broadcast professional, Tafoya demonstrated decades of quick on-camera thinking in her debate last week with Flanagan and combined it with a deft slash at Flanagan’s greatest vulnerability: Flanagan’s apprenticeship as lieutenant governor to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz during the tidal wave of fraud that swept across Minnesota after Covid-era "look-the-other-way" policies became a feature, not a bug, in Minnesota’s vast system of "safety net" programs. ‘BUCK’ STOPS AT WALZ: FLANAGAN DUCKS MINNESOTA FRAUD BLAME AS GOP RIVAL EXPOSES GLARING CONTRADICTION A federal prosecutor estimated the amount of fraud in Minnesota’s spending at as much as $9 billion — that’s a "b" as in "billion." That is a remarkable sum given the Gopher State’s population of fewer than 6 million souls and an annual budget of about $67 billion. To squander an amount equal to close to 15% of a state’s budget on thieves and con artists is staggering. That level of corruption forced Walz to drop his planned campaign for re-election and now dogs Flanagan in her head-to-head campaign with Tafoya for the Senate. WALZ ADMINISTRATION IGNORED FRAUD WARNINGS AS BILLIONS VANISHED, HOUSE OVERSIGHT REPORT ALLEGES As does the rising fear of gangs of Somali-American youths and the sort of violence that recently stunned suburban Twin Cities voters when a shootout occurred at an Eden Prairie high school homecoming game. Eden Prairie is a standard-issue affluent suburban town of about 65,000 people. Fewer than 3,000 Somali-Americans live in Eden Prairie, but the gang shootout on October 2 at Aerie Stadium, during Eden Prairie High School’s game against Minnetonka High School, shocked voters across the entire state. 100-SHOT SOMALI GANG GUN BATTLE ROCKS MINNESOTA AS SHERIFF WARNS 'WE'RE IN TROUBLE' Tafoya was quick to note that everyone arrested in the incident — which left two youths wounded and crowds quickly evacuated from the canceled game — was out on bail within days. That shootout plus the fraud have dominated Gopher State media coverage of the Senate race this month. Tafoya’s knockout line — "Sell it to someone else, Peggy" — was a wake-up call for the electorate. Even longtime Democrats in Minnesota are looking around their beloved state and cannot fathom why it has been engulfed in corruption and crime. SLEEPER GOP CANDIDATE PUTS BLUE-LEANING STATE IN PLAY AS FRAUD SCANDAL SHADOWS DEMS Tafoya would have been a good candidate in any cycle. She’s a terrific one for a midterm statewide campaign when her matchup is among the most watched in the country. Polls in the race are within the "margin of error," which, to remind readers, means the pollsters conducting the surveys acknowledge it’s a toss-up. There may also be a silent and thus hidden-from-pollsters anti-establishment vote lurking beyond downtown Minneapolis, and the very liberal Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party ("DFL"), Flanagan’s brand, is the establishment in Minnesota. THE NINE KEY RACES THAT WILL DECIDE WHO CONTROLS THE SENATE, AND WHERE THEY STAND The DFL is not the DSA, but Flanagan is most definitely "DSA-adjacent." She is as "woke" as "woke" gets. One obvious "tell": Flanagan has repeatedly branded Israel’s battle against Hamas in Gaza — which was triggered by the terrorist invasion and massacre of Oct. 7 — as a "genocide," which is not only a slander but an exceptionally stupid slander. The "genocide" slogan is popular among the radicals chanting "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free," but it’s an "idiot wind," to borrow from Minnesota’s Nobel laureate bard Bob Dylan. To level that charge against the Jewish state should earn whoever utters it an immediate exit from American politics, not a six-year seat in the most powerful legislative chamber on the planet. WEAPONIZING THE CHARGE OF GENOCIDE FUELS AN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS ANTISEMITISM Flanagan isn’t the most radical Democratic nominee of the 2026 election cycle. That is clearly Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. But Flanagan is tied with Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson for the "never going to win the spelling bee" title and with Texas’s Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico for the gold in the "weird" Olympics this fall. (That’s very fitting since Walz popularized calling then-Senator and now Vice President J.D. Vance "weird" in the 2024 campaign.) Meanwhile, the very smart, very telegenic and very professional and prepared Tafoya has worked and worked every crowd, large and small, across Minnesota with the simple and direct appeal that Minnesota voters deserve better than the hot mess that Walz and Flanagan have left the state in after eight years of hapless indifference to the biggest fraud story in the nation, marching right alongside spiraling violence. Minnesota elects Republicans, just not often. Tafoya isn’t in the lead, but she’s certainly very close to scoring the biggest upset of 2026. Why? Because sometimes even liberals get sick of the left when the left imposes enormous costs on their lives and on the safety of their children and grandchildren. Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel’s news roundtable, hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6pm ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996 where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HUGH HEWITT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad72ff075342cf4db92ba5e What Could Swing Israel’s Election? Thousands Living in the U.S. te 2026-10-20T09:10:08.085Z What Could Swing Israel’s Election? Thousands Living in the U.S. Thousands of Israelis living in the United States are expected to fly to Israel to vote in the country’s national election this month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad72fef75342cf4db92ba55 A Colorado Town Was Beset by Traffic. Its Fix Led to a Border Battle. te 2026-10-20T09:10:07.279Z A Colorado Town Was Beset by Traffic. Its Fix Led to a Border Battle. Bow Mar says restricting access to its public streets is a safety necessity. Critics see a miniature border wall. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad72fee75342cf4db92ba4c A.I. Fortunes Could Bring Critical Funds to Global Health. The Scramble Is On. te 2026-10-20T09:10:06.459Z A.I. Fortunes Could Bring Critical Funds to Global Health. The Scramble Is On. Expected windfalls from I.P.O.s are drawing health leaders into a race for billions in new philanthropic dollars. A fragile aid system may be upended. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad72fed75342cf4db92ba43 Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Iran Braces for Aftermath of U.S. Vote te 2026-10-20T09:10:05.422Z Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Iran Braces for Aftermath of U.S. Vote The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad72fec75342cf4db92ba3a Republican National Committee Moves $50 Million to Help Midterm Candidates in Huge Cash Transfer te 2026-10-20T09:10:04.449Z Republican National Committee Moves $50 Million to Help Midterm Candidates in Huge Cash Transfer The party apparatus is taking advantage of its enormous war chest, as well as a Supreme Court campaign-finance ruling this year, to send tens of millions into congressional races. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad7268d75342cf4db92b84c Mississippi Says It Won’t Bring Criminal Charges in Police Shooting of Toddler te 2026-10-20T08:30:05.258Z Mississippi Says It Won’t Bring Criminal Charges in Police Shooting of Toddler Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued a terse statement, months after officers, responding to a report of stolen diapers, surrounded a car, guns drawn. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad721dd75342cf4db92b78a Rogers argues El-Sayed is vulnerable with 2 traditionally Democratic blocs as Obama heads to Michigan te 2026-10-20T08:10:05.336Z Rogers argues El-Sayed is vulnerable with 2 traditionally Democratic blocs as Obama heads to Michigan Republicans made their pitch to Michigan voters at a Fox News town hall Monday night, with GOP Senate nominee Mike Rogers arguing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is vulnerable among Black and Jewish voters as one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races enters its final two weeks. Fox News host Sean Hannity also spoke with Republican gubernatorial nominee Rep. John James and House GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain, R-Mich., as the candidates sought to tie Michigan Democrats to government spending, socialism and the party's progressive wing ahead of Nov. 3. Early on in the night, Rogers argued that his opponent, El-Sayed, could underperform among a handful of key demographics that traditionally support Democratic candidates, presenting political opportunities for Republicans. EL-SAYED GRILLED ON PIKER, ISRAEL AND SOCIALIST TIES AFTER MIKE ROGERS SKIPS SENATE DEBATE Hannity pressed Rogers about El-Sayed's past criticism of former President Barack Obama, whom El-Sayed described as "not the right choice" to advance a progressive agenda following Obama's 2012 re-election. "He is dismissive in Detroit. We have just dozens of black pastors that we have talked to, neighborhood leaders in the city of Detroit that we’ve talked to. They’re looking for a change," Rogers said. Notably, Obama is scheduled to campaign with El-Sayed in Detroit on Oct. 24 and has released a video urging voters to support the Democratic nominee. ROGERS WARNS MICHIGAN VOTERS AGAINST EL-SAYED’S ‘EXTREME’ AGENDA AHEAD OF ELECTION Rogers argued the Jewish community could present a unique opportunity for Republicans amid El-Sayed's criticism of Israel. Recently, El-Sayed declined to answer whether he viewed Iran or Israel as a greater threat. "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," El-Sayed said in a recent debate. Rogers noted that if only half of Jewish Democratic voters in Michigan felt alienated by El-Sayed’s remarks enough to support his campaign, it would provide a significant boost. "There are about 70,000 Jewish Democrats. If we get half of them to vote for us, which we think — we had an event last night. Had over 1,000 people at it. We’re fired up and excited and scared for their children, by the way. They’re afraid for their children. They’re with us, and they’re going to vote, we think, 35,000 votes out of the Jewish Democrat — these are normally solid Democratic votes." "That’s changing the dynamic," Rogers added. MINNESOTA FRAUD SCANDAL WILL HAUNT FLANAGAN IN HIGH-STAKES SENATE RACE, TOP HOUSE REPUBLICAN WARNS Rep. John James, R-Mich., the state’s Republican candidate for governor, also appeared with Hannity, presenting his pitch to attendees on what he would do differently if elected. Alongside promises to reshape education, James promised to create more scrutiny around government programs and expenses. "Michigan is spending 50% more right now under Gretchen Whitmer than we spent under Rick Snyder’s administration, the last Republican, and $20 billion more per year than at the height of the pandemic." "Michigan does not have a taxation problem. Michigan has a spending problem," James added. Snyder left office in 2019. James also raised concerns about potential fraud in Michigan, drawing comparisons to Minnesota's sprawling taxpayer-funded fraud investigations. "If a 19-year-old journalist named Nick Shirley can find $9 billion of fraud in Minnesota, a state with 50% of our population and 60% of our budget, what do you think he can find here?" James said, referring to a videographer who had become famous for investigating Somali fraud rings. Shirley drew national attention to suspected fraud involving Minnesota childcare providers, although he did not uncover $9 billion in fraud. That figure came from former federal prosecutor Joe Thompson, who estimated last year that fraud across 14 high-risk Medicaid programs could total $9 billion or more. Minnesota officials have disputed the estimate. Federal and state investigators in Minnesota have uncovered fraud involving taxpayer-funded childcare, food assistance and healthcare programs, including schemes in which defendants allegedly billed the government for services they never provided. OBAMA'S STAR POWER GETS A REALITY CHECK FROM BLACK VOTERS IN CRUCIAL SENATE RACE: 'IT'S A TURNOFF' At the close of Hannity’s town hall, Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., the House GOP conference chair, accused Democrats of hiding their true character. "I don’t even call them Democrats anymore; it’s the Communist Party," McClain said. "They want to pack the Supreme Court, they want to abolish the police, they want to let people out of prisons." With primaries in the rearview mirror, Michigan heads to the polls alongside the rest of the country on Nov. 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad71d3275342cf4db92b6c4 Arizona GOP Accuses Hobbs Volunteer Of Stealing Porch Package While Canvassing With LUCHA Blue Flyer te 2026-10-20T07:50:10.098Z Arizona GOP Accuses Hobbs Volunteer Of Stealing Porch Package While Canvassing With LUCHA Blue Flyer By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Republican Party is circulating an allegation that a person identified online as a volunteer for Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs took a package from a residential porch while canvassing. Screenshots from the posted footage show the person carrying a LUCHA Blue voter information flyer. Robert Contreras, whose X bio identifies him with Turning Point Action’s Chase the Vote effort in the Gila River Region and as co-chair of the Pima County Young Republicans, shared the doorbell-camera video, writing, “Katie Hobbs volunteer steals package off someone’s porch while knocking.” Katie Hobbs volunteer steals package off someone’s porch while knocking pic.twitter.com/uA6RE9K3rk — Robert Contreras (@R0bertEdward) October 19, 2026 The Arizona Republican Party amplified the accusation, writing, “This is who supports Governor Katie Hobbs.” The party also questioned whether Attorney General Kris Mayes would give the person a pass if she declined an interview with investigators. This is who supports Governor Katie Hobbs. If they catch this thief, will AZ AG Kris Mayes giver her a pass if she refuses to sit for an interview with investigators? Inquiring minds want to know. https://t.co/u4VYHG4WbH — Republican Party of Arizona (@AZGOP) October 19, 2026 The party’s reference to an investigative interview appears to invoke the Sunshine Residential Homes investigation. Hobbs declined an in-person interview but submitted two written statements through her attorneys denying wrongdoing. Mayes declined to prosecute Hobbs following the investigation into political contributions and state decisions benefiting the group-home provider. One video posted by Contreras shows a person holding a flyer toward a Vivint doorbell camera. Another video shows the person bending down and reaching toward an item on the porch. In that video, the person leaves with a package that was already on the porch and takes it to their car. Image Source: https://x.com/R0bertEdward/status/2112058655868870701 Close-up images reviewed by AZ Free News identify the flyer as LUCHA Blue material, displaying election dates and directing readers to the organization’s website. A disclaimer states that the communication was not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Image Source: https://x.com/R0bertEdward/status/2112058655868870701 Contreras described the person as a Hobbs volunteer. The posts supplied for this report do not explain how that affiliation was established. The flyer identifies the political material being distributed, while the person’s employment or volunteer relationship remains unconfirmed. The quoted posts do not identify the person accused, specify the incident’s date or location, or provide a police report number. The materials reviewed do not establish whether the homeowner reported a theft or whether law enforcement has opened an investigation. 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 Arizona GOP Accuses Hobbs Volunteer Of Stealing Porch Package While Canvassing With LUCHA Blue Flyer first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad7188775342cf4db92b3a3 NAU football comes back against Portland State with fiery fourth quarter te 2026-10-20T07:30:15.156Z NAU football comes back against Portland State with fiery fourth quarter No. 8-ranked NAU football trailed at halftime against Portland State before scoring three touchdowns in the last 10 minutes to win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad7188475342cf4db92b391 DHS Reports 95% Drop In Border Apprehensions, First-Ever Fiscal Year With Zero Migrant Releases te 2026-10-20T07:30:12.701Z DHS Reports 95% Drop In Border Apprehensions, First-Ever Fiscal Year With Zero Migrant Releases By Ethan Faverino | The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced preliminary fiscal year 2026 data showing a 95% decline in southwest border apprehensions compared with annual levels under the Biden administration. The data also showed the lowest annual nationwide encounters in CBP history. According to the CBP, fiscal year 2026 marked the first time in agency history that the U.S. Border Patrol completed an entire fiscal year without releasing migrants into the United States. September also marked the 17th consecutive month with zero Border Patrol releases. The preliminary figures show that Border Patrol agents recorded 98,708 apprehensions along the southwest border during FY26, compared to an annual average exceeding 1.8 million under former President Joe Biden. The total was also approximately 60% lower than the 249,740 apprehensions recorded during the highest single month under the Biden administration, according to DHS. That’s right. ZERO releases for an entire fiscal year.  Lowest nationwide encounters in CBP history.  Our agents have worked hard for these results, and we are keeping our foot on the gas. pic.twitter.com/nVmR8WLwK5 — CBP (@CBP) October 16, 2026 “President Trump promised the American people a secure border, and the data proves he delivered,” stated DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. “Over the past year, CBP recorded its lowest numbers in American history. A stark contrast to Biden, where CBP recorded its highest illegal immigration numbers ever.” Nationwide encounters also fell to a reported 379,243 during FY26, compared to an annual average of approximately 2.7 million under the previous administration. The latest figures represent an 88% decline from FY23, when encounters reached their highest annual level. CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott attributed the decline to increased enforcement efforts and cooperation among federal agencies. “FY 2026 demonstrated what focused enforcement, strong partnerships, and the commitment of our frontline personnel can achieve,” said Scott. “DHS and CBP are securing the border, stopping dangerous drugs and criminals, protecting communities, and ensuring our personnel have the resources necessary for this critical mission.” The agency also reported a nearly 80% decline in migrant deaths identified by Border Patrol during FY26 and since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, compared to levels under the Biden administration. Despite the reduction in crossings, CBP personnel continued conducting search-and-rescue operations and providing emergency medical assistance. During FY26, CBP’s Office of Field Operations responded to more than 3,000 medical emergencies, performed CPR on more than 50 individuals experiencing cardiac arrest, and administered naloxone to individuals experiencing suspected opioid overdoses. In addition to declining border crossings, CBP reported completing 250 miles of new border barriers along the southwest border since January 2025. The construction includes primary and secondary barriers, waterborne barriers, and supporting surveillance technology. The agency also obligated approximately $34.3 billion between September 2025 and September 2026 toward Smart Wall projects across the southwest border states, using funding provided through the Working Families Tax Cut Act. CBP also reported higher drug seizure totals during the fiscal year. Preliminary figures show the agency seized nearly 1 million pounds of illegal drugs nationwide, approximately 63% above the annual average of 600,000 pounds recorded during the previous four years. “The results could not be clearer: strong enforcement works,” added Mullin. “Thanks to President Trump’s leadership and the hard work of CBP and DHS law enforcement personnel, we have restored control of the border and made America safer than ever.” Beyond border enforcement, CBP reported stopping more than 4,000 shipments valued at over $325 million due to suspected forced labor violations. The agency also seized approximately 55.5 million counterfeit items with an estimated value exceeding $12.6 billion. Among those seizures were 476,903 counterfeit items associated with FIFA World Cup intellectual property valued at more than $33 million. DHS officials attributed the reduction in unlawful border crossings to the administration’s immigration enforcement policies and investments in border infrastructure, while highlighting increased drug seizures and trade enforcement efforts during FY26. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post DHS Reports 95% Drop In Border Apprehensions, First-Ever Fiscal Year With Zero Migrant Releases first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad7162b75342cf4db92b323 SBA Offers Disaster Loans To Businesses Affected By Grand Canyon Flooding te 2026-10-20T07:20:11.296Z SBA Offers Disaster Loans To Businesses Affected By Grand Canyon Flooding By Ethan Faverino | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses and private nonprofit organizations experiencing financial losses from flash flooding at Grand Canyon National Park earlier this year. The disaster declaration, issued October 13, follows a request from Governor Katie Hobbs on October 8 and provides assistance to eligible organizations affected by flooding that occurred between August 29 and September 3. The declaration covers five Arizona counties, including Coconino, Gila, Mohave, Navajo, and Yavapai, as well as Kane and San Juan Counties in Utah. Through the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, can apply for loans of up to $2 million to help offset financial losses directly related to the flooding. The loans are intended to provide working capital for operating expenses that businesses and nonprofits would have otherwise been able to cover had the disaster not occurred. Eligible expenses include fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other financial obligations. Businesses and nonprofits may qualify for assistance even if they did not sustain physical property damage. Interest rates are as low as 4% for businesses and 3.625% for private nonprofit organizations, with repayment terms extending up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not required until 12 months after the first loan disbursement. The SBA determines loan eligibility, amounts, and repayment terms based on each applicant’s financial condition. “SBA loans help eligible small businesses and private nonprofits cover operating expenses after a disaster, which is crucial for their recovery,” stated Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the SBA’s Office of Disaster Recovery. “These loans not only help business owners get back on their feet but also play a key role in sustaining local economies in the aftermath of a disaster.” Congressman Eli Crane (R-AZ-02), whose congressional district includes Grand Canyon National Park, also announced the availability of the disaster assistance, encouraging affected businesses and nonprofit organizations to explore the federal program. Following the devastating flash floods at @GrandCanyonNPS, @SBAgov has approved a disaster declaration for several counties. If your small business suffered economic losses as a result, I encourage you to see if you qualify for a low-interest loan: pic.twitter.com/cYlcE7aMYg — Rep. Eli Crane (@RepEliCrane) October 16, 2026 “If your business or nonprofit experienced challenges caused by the flooding, I encourage you to review this avenue of assistance from the SBA,” stated Crane. “The EIDL program offers eligible applicants low-interest loans, which can help offset losses from this tragic disaster.” Crane also emphasized the importance of continued recovery efforts for Grand Canyon communities and highlighted recent congressional action involving the North Rim Restoration Act of 2025. “Although it’s been a difficult period for park staff, gateway communities, and local businesses, my team and I are committed to doing everything we can to assist with the recovery effort,” added Crane. “Between this week’s announcement and recent Senate action on the North Rim Restoration Act of 2025, I’m hopeful we can help deliver long-term stability to this cherished place.” Eligible businesses and nonprofit organizations have until July 13, 2027, to submit economic injury disaster loan applications. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post SBA Offers Disaster Loans To Businesses Affected By Grand Canyon Flooding first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad713ce75342cf4db92b28b Senate Republicans might survive the blue thunderstorm. Uh, I think. te 2026-10-20T07:10:06.759Z Senate Republicans might survive the blue thunderstorm. Uh, I think. With everyone and his brother predicting that a blue tsunami will wash over the Senate as well as the House, I want to write something contrarian.  This way, if the Republicans do hang on to the Senate, I’ll get credit for defying the conventional wisdom. And if they don’t, I won’t get kicked out of the punditocracy – folks will just say well, he put a lot of caveats in there. THE NINE KEY RACES THAT WILL DECIDE WHO CONTROLS THE SENATE, AND WHERE THEY STAND The truth is, I don’t know who is going to capture the upper chamber, and neither do you.  And neither do all the pontificators and speculators online or on the air.  I do know the GOP is pouring tens of millions into contests they might otherwise lose, giving their people – even scandal-scarred Ken Paxton – a huge advantage on the airwaves in the final two weeks. But money doesn’t always move voters once they’ve made up their minds in this era of early voting.  Is Maine’s Susan Collins liked enough to hang one more time against aggressive Troy Jackson (and thankfully not weirdo Graham Platner), when Donald Trump shouts every day ‘Pretend I’m on the ballot’?" We got it, Mr. President.  Josh Turek is an Iowa legislator and also a wheelchair basketball player who suffers from spina bifida. His GOP opponent, Rep. Ashley Hinton, says she doesn’t want "endless wars" but welcomes a Trump visit.  She’s talked about such issues as open borders and transgender surgery. Turek has focused on the Iran war and soaring health premiums because Congress failed to amend the Affordable Care Act. In nearby Kansas, where Trump campaigned yesterday, Democrat Adam Hamilton is the founder of a Methodist mega-church, which would seem like a big plus in that conservative state, but some Dems are turned off by the religious aspect. Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, an obstetrician who served in the Army Reserves, was hurt by a New York Times report on him suing patients who were behind on their bills. By the way, did you ever think you’d see the day when the Republicans just gave up on North Carolina and steered their money elsewhere (conceding the win to former Gov. Roy Cooper)? PRESIDENT TRUMP HEADS TO KANSAS TO CAMPAIGN FOR SEN ROGER MARSHALL So I can conclude three things:  Many of these races have 1-or-2 point "leads," which is within the margin of error, and polling is often inaccurate in an off-year election. The GOP is playing defense in ruby-red states–Trump in Kansas?—which is why Democrats are increasingly confident this is their big year. And, in the famous Tip O’Neill saying, all politics is local. There may be a mega-church guy or a man in a wheelchair or ex-Alaska congresswoman Mary Peltola, a former tribal judge who’s for "Fish, Family, Freedom," but who former staffers say they heard using awful slurs. How on earth do you handicap races with so many toss-ups? Of course, Republicans want to make the country believe that all Dems are like Michigan socialist Abdul el-Sayed, who, when asked whether he’d provide military aid if Israel was under attack, says he would rather spend the money at home.     I still think the Democrats will need to have Vegas luck to win enough Senate races to take control. They also have to defend their own turf. But (escape hatch here) I’m not saying it couldn’t happen. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad713cc75342cf4db92b256 Blackwall quadruples valuation to $2.2B as websites wrangle an increasingly crowded internet te 2026-10-20T07:10:04.758Z Blackwall quadruples valuation to $2.2B as websites wrangle an increasingly crowded internet Blackwall has raised $100M at a $2.2B valuation to continue building security and filtering tools that help websites grapple with growing bot and AI traffic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6f55675342cf4db92ac75 UNC settles Trump admin probes into alleged campus antisemitism, race-based admissions te 2026-10-20T05:00:06.651Z UNC settles Trump admin probes into alleged campus antisemitism, race-based admissions The Trump administration reached a settlement with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that will close 18 active federal investigations and a separate Justice Department compliance review involving alleged antisemitism and race discrimination at the university. The voluntary settlement agreement does not require a monetary payment, and the university does not admit to any wrongdoing or liability. The deal, which will remain effective until the end of 2028, allows UNC to maintain its eligibility for federal funding. Under the agreement, UNC will appoint an internal "Merit & Civil Rights Administrator" and establish a "Title VI Coordinator" position in its compliance office to address complaints about antisemitism and race-based discrimination. The university said Elizabeth Hall, associate vice chancellor for university compliance, was appointed to serve in both roles in addition to her existing duties. She will be the point of contact for the Justice Department and oversee UNC's reporting obligations. DOJ SUES UCLA OVER ALLEGED ‘JUDENREIN’ CONDITIONS DURING ANTI-ISRAEL ENCAMPMENT "This announcement reinforces our commitment to the fair and equal treatment of everyone at Carolina," UNC Chancellor Lee H. Roberts said in a statement. "For at least a decade, through different presidential administrations, U.S. universities have faced heightened public scrutiny across a range of issues. We’re proud to resolve those issues at Carolina in a way that protects our mission and affirms the civil rights of everyone in our community." The agreement also requires UNC to provide mandatory antisemitism training to students, faculty and staff. UNC will also prohibit face masks used to conceal an individual's identity, subject to certain exceptions, as part of the deal, which said student groups "shall be subject to discipline for antisemitic discriminatory conduct." President Donald Trump and administration officials have accused pro-Palestinian protesters of antisemitism. But protesters, including some Jewish groups, contend that opposing Israel's military offensive in Gaza is not antisemitic and that support for Palestinian rights does not indicate support for extremism. The settlement agreement also said UNC will adopt what the Justice Department called a "color-blind admissions system," barring the university from using race or altering its admissions process to change the racial composition of its student body. However, it does not prevent UNC from considering how applicants overcame adversity at a personal level, and the university may consider aspects of family background, such as poverty, if those considerations are applied consistently. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PROPOSES STRIPPING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS FROM SCHOOLS USING RACE-BASED PROGRAMS UNC must also maintain race-blind policies governing student benefits, scholarships, financial aid and programming, according to the agreement. The administration has argued that policies favoring certain racial groups over others violate federal anti-discrimination law. The deal said UNC will send any antisemitism and race discrimination complaints it has received to the DOJ and the Department of Education on a quarterly basis. As part of the agreement, the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights will close 18 active investigations into UNC, while the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division will close a separate 18-month compliance review opened in April 2025. "Title VI requires that all students — regardless of their ancestry or race — receive equal treatment under the law at federally funded colleges and universities," Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon said in a statement. "Higher ed policies and practices that tolerate antisemitism or favor certain racial groups over others, frustrate our color-blind justice system. The Civil Rights Division commends UNC for its cooperation in meeting its obligations under federal law without the need for litigation; we hope other institutions will take note and do the same," she added. In 2023, the Supreme Court rejected affirmative action at colleges as it struck down ​race-based admissions programs at UNC and Harvard. The administration has targeted universities across the country with probes and threats to pull federal funding in response to pro-Palestinian protests on campus, diversity initiatives and transgender policies. The federal government has also settled with some other schools, including Columbia University, which last year agreed to pay more than $200 million to resolve federal probes, and Brown University, which agreed to provide $50 million over 10 years to Rhode Island workforce-development organizations as part of its settlement. Harvard, which has been a primary target of the administration's threats, has not yet made a deal. Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6f2fc75342cf4db92abc2 Arizona joins Nevada’s lawsuit challenging federal Colorado River plan te 2026-10-20T04:50:04.171Z Arizona joins Nevada’s lawsuit challenging federal Colorado River plan Arizona is joining a fight against the Trump administration’s 10-year plan for managing the Colorado River that could slash the state’s share of water.  The Arizona Department of Water Resources filed a motion Friday to intervene in Nevada’s earlier lawsuit, claiming the federal government’s plan for the shrinking river would “devastate Arizona’s economy,” the agency’s director said in a news release.  “The State’s towns, cities, tribes, farmers, factories, and businesses cannot survive without sufficient water from the Colorado River,” attorneys for the state claim in the motion.  Nevada filed a lawsuit in late August against several federal agencies, arguing that their plan places a heavier burden on the lower basin states. The amount of water in the  Colorado River is dwindling because of climate change, which is reducing the amount of snow and runoff that fills reservoirs like Lake Mead and Lake Powell, and mid-20th century agreements that promised water users more water than actually exists. Because the seven states that rely on the Colorado River couldn’t reach an agreement on how to manage its water, the federal government proposal intended to better balance the amount of water in the river with the amount withdrawn. Arizona and Nevada argue they have already taken steps to conserve water and are being unfairly targeted. “The Lower Basin states have contributed millions of acre-feet of water toward stabilizing the river system. With more than 5.5 million acre-feet of Arizona water left in Lake Mead since 2014, no state has sacrificed more,” Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke said in an Oct. 16 statement. “The US decision puts the entire burden of sacrifice on the shoulders of three states. We are joining Nevada in challenging that framework.” The Colorado River is divided between upper basin states — Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming — and lower basin states: Arizona, Nevada and California. The 1922 Colorado River Compact allocates 7.5 million acre-feet of water annually to each of the two basins, as well as a smaller portion for parts of México. The U.S. states in each basin divide their shares.  An acre-foot is the equivalent of almost 326,000 gallons of water, enough water to cover an acre of land about the size of a football field. In Arizona, one acre-foot typically is enough to serve three single-family homes for a year, according to the Arizona Department of Water Resources. California gets the largest share of Colorado River water: 4.4 million acre-feet per year, or about 27%. The state’s Lower Basin peers get smaller allocations. Arizona receives 2.8 million acre-feet, or about 17% annually. Nevada receives 300,000 acre-feet, or about 2% annually, according to Congressional reports and a California public policy analysis.  The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s plan requires the Lower Basin states to shoulder potential cuts. For Arizona, the proposal means a reduction of 760,000 acre-feet per year — about a quarter of the state’s water allocation and the largest cut among the three Lower Basin states. California would be required to cut 440,000 acre-feet per year and Nevada 50,000 acre-feet. The cuts could amount to up to 3 million acre-feet. The federal government is not requiring cuts for Upper Basin states. Instead, the government is asking the upstream states to voluntarily contribute 200,000 acre-feet each of the two years.  “Arizona has always been willing to do our part to protect the Colorado River, but we will not accept a forced federal plan that solves this crisis on the backs of our families, farmers, and businesses,” Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said in a statement Friday. In a complaint Arizona filed with its motion to join Nevada’s lawsuit, the state claims there was a flaw in the federal government’s environmental review underpinning the decision. Every federal option considered “assumed that the Upper Basin States would make no meaningful reduction in their own use, no matter how little water the River produced.  “The alternatives placed the full burden of any resulting shortfall on the Lower Basin,” the complaint says. Western water rights are prioritized according to a “first in time, first in right” doctrine, meaning those who claimed or purchased river water first are prioritized over water users who did so later. For Arizona, that means its Colorado River rights are of lower priority compared with California that sought usage earlier. Most Colorado River rights were assigned earlier in the 20th century. “Such reductions could effectively dry up the Central Arizona Project canal system, as well as many of our on-river communities and would more than double the water cuts agreed to in the Lower Basin Agreement,” Buschatzke said.  Nevada’s August lawsuit came just three days after the U.S. Department of the Interior formally announced its Colorado River plan in August. In it, Nevada claims the cuts “will cause devastating environmental, socioeconomic, and health and human safety impacts to southern Nevada and its citizens.”  The lawsuit also claims that the federal government’s plan violates several requirements within the Law of the River, based on a series of records that include compacts, treaties, laws and court decisions that manage the Colorado River.  Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo welcomed Arizona’s decision to join the lawsuit, saying in a Friday statement that it’s “an important step in challenging a federal plan that unfairly burdens the Lower Basin and fails to require the Upper Basin to make meaningful reductions.” Arizona says joining Nevada’s lawsuit would allow it to avoid filing a separate but similar lawsuit, and allow the borderlands state to represent its own interests.  “Arizona believes that taking this action now provides the best path forward for protecting Arizona water users,” Buschatzke said.  The post Arizona joins Nevada’s lawsuit challenging federal Colorado River plan appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6ee4d75342cf4db92aa90 Auburn Dismisses All-SEC LB After Upset Win Over Georgia te 2026-10-20T04:30:05.151Z Auburn Dismisses All-SEC LB After Upset Win Over Georgia Auburn dismisses former All-SEC linebacker Xavier Atkins from the program following their upset win over Georgia in Week 7. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6ebf375342cf4db92aa0e Angel Reese Makes WNBA Finals History in Dream Win Over Valkyries te 2026-10-20T04:20:03.679Z Angel Reese Makes WNBA Finals History in Dream Win Over Valkyries Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream made history with their win over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6e9a975342cf4db92a30a GLP-1 drugs linked to lower kidney failure risk in bipolar disorder te 2026-10-20T04:10:17.696Z GLP-1 drugs linked to lower kidney failure risk in bipolar disorder ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers found that GLP-1 receptor agonists, medications widely used for diabetes and weight management, were associated with a lower risk of dialysis or kidney transplantation in adults with bipolar disorder and chronic kidney disease. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6e9a875342cf4db92a301 Shrimp te 2026-10-20T04:10:16.773Z Shrimp Shrimp is a young female domestic medium hair mix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6e9a775342cf4db92a2f8 Linguine te 2026-10-20T04:10:15.693Z Linguine Linguine is an adult male retriever mix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6e9a675342cf4db92a2e6 Bobby te 2026-10-20T04:10:14.297Z Bobby Bobby is a young male Siberian husky mix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6e9a575342cf4db92a2dd Mohave College celebrates renaming of Firebird Field to Bighorns Field te 2026-10-20T04:10:13.245Z Mohave College celebrates renaming of Firebird Field to Bighorns Field MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave College celebrated the official renaming of Firebird Field to Bighorns Field during a special ceremony held Oct. 10 before the men's and women's soccer games. The new name reflects the college's athletic identity and marks another… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6e9a375342cf4db92a2d4 Mohave College celebrates renaming of Firebird Field to Bighorns Field te 2026-10-20T04:10:11.892Z Mohave College celebrates renaming of Firebird Field to Bighorns Field A Mohave College soccer coach, College leadership and representatives from Bullhead City Rotary gather in front of the new Bighorns Field sign following the field renaming ceremony held Oct. 10. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6e74475342cf4db929c47 Rays punch their ticket to the World Series, taking down Guardians in Game 6 to set up series with Brewers te 2026-10-20T04:00:04.715Z Rays punch their ticket to the World Series, taking down Guardians in Game 6 to set up series with Brewers The 2026 World Series is set. The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Milwaukee Brewers, as they defeated the Cleveland Guardians, 7-3, in Game 6 of the ALCS to win the American League pennant. The Brewers, who shockingly swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, have been watching this ALCS patiently to see who their opponent will be. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Tampa Bay won Game 5 on the road, which is always a pivotal tilt when the series is tied at two games apiece, and they didn’t squander their first trip back home at Tropicana Field. With a sold-out "Trop," the Rays used their momentum to get the job done. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Richie Palacios got the Rays on the board first in the bottom of the second inning after a clutch, two-out double to make it 2-0 early. Then, with the game at 3-1 in favor of Tampa Bay, it was their superstar, Junior Caminero, hitting what felt like the series-sealing home run that sent the Trop into rapture. Caminero turned on an inside pitch and was willing the ball to stay fair, as it smacked off the foul pole and the celebration ensued. Caminero stopped before hitting first base, screaming in elation with the crowd and his nearby teammates in the dugout as he understood making it a 5-1 game in the bottom of the seventh inning was a back-breaker for the Guardians. Caminero took his time rounding the bases before touching home plate, and the Rays fans in the stadium matched his energy the entire time. Cleveland, though, wouldn’t go down without a fight. They found some juice in the ensuing frame, scoring twice to make it a 5-3 game. But as they’ve done all season, the Rays responded when they needed it. Yandy Diaz hit his own home run, and there was no doubt about the 416-footer he sent over the left field wall to give his squad a four-run lead. As the top of the ninth began, Bryan Baker, the Rays’ lockdown closer, took the mound to finish the job in Game 6. He got Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez to both ground out to first base before Chase DeLauter popped out foul to punch Tampa Bay’s ticket into the Fall Classic. This marks the first time the Rays have been to the World Series since the 2020 COVID-19-shortened season, while the Brewers are in for the first time in 44 years. Either way, one of these franchises will be winning its first-ever World Series as neither have been able to place one in their trophy case in history. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6e29475342cf4db9299e9 Trump Announces $8B Harvest Fuel Relief Program for Farmers: What We Know te 2026-10-20T03:40:04.975Z Trump Announces $8B Harvest Fuel Relief Program for Farmers: What We Know The announcement comes amid concerns of higher fuel prices as Americans are consistently flagging affordability as a top issue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6e03c75342cf4db929959 Rays Eliminate Guardians, Finalize Historic World Series Matchup te 2026-10-20T03:30:04.963Z Rays Eliminate Guardians, Finalize Historic World Series Matchup The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the World Series, setting the stage for a unique World Series. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6db8c75342cf4db92985c Timberwolves Make $40 Million Decision on Jaden McDaniels' Future te 2026-10-20T03:10:04.736Z Timberwolves Make $40 Million Decision on Jaden McDaniels' Future The Timberwolves agree to a one-year, $40 million extension with Jaden McDaniels, securing the forward through 2030. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6d93575342cf4db9297d0 New Mexico Republican Rejects Trump’s Push to Rename State te 2026-10-20T03:00:05.670Z New Mexico Republican Rejects Trump’s Push to Rename State This is not the first time the president has floated the idea of renaming the state "New America." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6d6dc75342cf4db92972d Trump Says America Could Mirror France if Republicans Lose Midterms te 2026-10-20T02:50:04.074Z Trump Says America Could Mirror France if Republicans Lose Midterms Trump’s comments come as protests in France spilled into violence, including looting, fires and clashes with police. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6d48575342cf4db9296a1 NFL Analyst Apologizes to Eagles' Jalen Hurts for Stirring Up Rumors About His Health te 2026-10-20T02:40:05.839Z NFL Analyst Apologizes to Eagles' Jalen Hurts for Stirring Up Rumors About His Health NFL analyst apologizes to Jalen Hurts and the Eagles after backlash over comments about the quarterback's health. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6d22c75342cf4db9295f1 Lakers Cut Former First-Round Pick Days Before Season Opener te 2026-10-20T02:30:04.928Z Lakers Cut Former First-Round Pick Days Before Season Opener The Lakers waive former first-round pick Dalton Knecht after failed trade talks, just days before their season opener. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6cfd775342cf4db929595 Brutal night on MNF: Commanders star Terry McLaurin carted off, 49ers' Mike Evans heads to locker room te 2026-10-20T02:20:07.067Z Brutal night on MNF: Commanders star Terry McLaurin carted off, 49ers' Mike Evans heads to locker room Injuries are piling up for the Commanders. On Monday Night Football, top wideout Terry McLaurin had to be carted off the field with an apparent left knee injury after going down without contact. Teammates and Niners players alike took a knee for McLaurin as he exited, leaving Washington facing a 13-3 deficit against undefeated San Francisco. AWFUL SCENE AS LEO CHANEL SUFFERS NECK INJURY, MARKING SECOND STRAIGHT WEEK WASHINGTON COMMANDERS SUFFER SCARE The injury comes with the Commanders sitting at the bottom of the NFC at 1-5, still trying to regroup after a Week 5 clock-management blunder by quarterback Jayden Daniels. Before kickoff, McLaurin — long regarded as the leader of Washington's locker room — spoke to the ESPN broadcast crew about steadying the team through the rough stretch. COMMANDERS RUN OUT THE CLOCK ON THEMSELVES, SETTLE FOR TIE WITH GIANTS IN OVERTIME MELTDOWN "I've just been telling our guys we're going through the fire right now," McLaurin said. "You want to get to something, you gotta go through it. You can't go around it." McLaurin entered Monday leading Washington with 14 receptions for 203 yards and a touchdown. Since entering the league in 2019, McLaurin has remained Washington's most dependable receiving threat. The two-time Pro Bowler's knack for contested catches yielded five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons (2020–2024) despite an inconsistent quarterback carousel, though injuries did limit his 2025 campaign to 10 games. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! San Francisco also sustained a notable injury hit before the break, as wide receiver Mike Evans left the game with less than a minute left in the second quarter. Evans went back to the locker room after a 16-yard reception, leaving with three receptions for 94 yards. The Niners took a 20-3 lead into the break. Washington's offensive depth now faces another test. Offseason addition Stefon Diggs took several hard hits from the Niners' defense before halftime, and the Commanders have already lost star offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil to a season-ending triceps injury. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6cfd575342cf4db92958c Rogers warns Michigan voters against El-Sayed’s ‘extreme’ agenda ahead of election te 2026-10-20T02:20:05.711Z Rogers warns Michigan voters against El-Sayed’s ‘extreme’ agenda ahead of election Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers took aim at Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed during a town hall with Fox News host Sean Hannity on Monday, warning voters that his rival's policies would hurt the state. Rogers accused El-Sayed of having a "pattern of deception" and called him a "manufactured candidate," claiming the Democrat has misrepresented his political positions. "He is the most extreme candidate. He has called for defunding the police. He has called for letting criminals out of prison," Rogers said.  TRUMP TAKES BORDER CRACKDOWN TO DEEP-RED STATE AS SHOCK SENATE BATTLE THREATENS GOP STRONGHOLD "He has called for the Green New Deal, which for Michigan is a killer." Rogers also touted his campaign's ground operation, saying volunteers are approaching 6 million doors knocked across Michigan. "That's the energy, and what we're getting off of those doors is, 'Yes, we're voting,' 'No, we're not going to be a DSA state,' 'No, we're not going to let this happen on our watch.'" The Republican also said his campaign is seeing support from voters who traditionally back Democrats. MICHIGAN DEMOCRAT CONFIRMS SISTER-IN-LAW'S TERROR WATCHLIST LAWSUIT DAYS BEFORE OBAMA CAMPAIGN APPEARANCE Rogers later took questions from voters, including a Jewish woman who said she sometimes feels afraid to show her Jewish identity in public. Rogers said he had heard similar stories from Jewish students at the University of Michigan who said they concealed religious symbols because they were being harassed. Rogers also pointed to housing, education and skilled trades, saying he wants to make it easier for young adults to buy homes and bring more defense industry work to the state. 'THE VIEW' CO-HOSTS DEFEND EL-SAYED COMPARING HIMSELF TO JFK OVER MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD SCRUTINY He also called for putting shop classes back in Michigan high schools, arguing that expanding skilled-trade education would give students more paths to well-paying careers. Rogers closed by again targeting El-Sayed's policies, arguing Michigan "cannot afford" them. "We certainly can't risk his ideology," he said. El-Sayed's campaign could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6cd8775342cf4db92951e Karen Bushman te 2026-10-20T02:10:15.970Z Karen Bushman Karen Bushman passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, in her Joseph City home surrounded by her children.       Karen was born on May 5, 1942, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, to Frank and Mae Mish. Her childhood was spent in Mesa. She married Floyd Bushman of Joseph City on April 19, 1963. She is survived by a sister, five children and their spouses, 21 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren.       Preceding her in death are her parents, two siblings, her husband Floyd, and a daughter (Laura).         Karen was known throughout the community as a compassionate and loving person, and mother.  She will always be known and remembered as someone to count on, someone who would always put others first and someone willing to drop everything if special care or attention was needed.       Karen held many influential callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Serving others in and out of the Church was easy for her. She held charity in her heart for all she came in contact with. Through her callings in the Young Women and Relief Society, her love and compassion reached many. Her love of her Savior grew tremendously as she prepared and taught many lessons, relying on the many hours of study, pondering, and listening to the Spirit.  She is currently very peaceful in His presence.       In addition to nurturing six active kids, she made time for community work and cared for several foster children. She created the First Step Workshop in Holbrook, a place where adults with developmental disabilities could work, associate and thrive.  It was the main priority for her time away from family. Under her direction, it became a mainstay in the area, offering incredible life opportunities to many. She was recognized by the State of Arizona and received an award for her accomplishments.  In 2010, the Joseph City Hall of Fame honored her for her years of work providing services for special needs children and adults.       Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Joseph City. Funeral service to follow at 11 a.m., with interment in Joseph City Cemetery.                     In lieu of flowers, please send donations for the First Step Workshop via Venmo@David-Bushman The post Karen Bushman first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6cd8675342cf4db929515 Alice Madeline Funk te 2026-10-20T02:10:14.660Z Alice Madeline Funk Alice Madeline (Dashee) Funk was born on May 3, 1944, in Polacca, and passed on Oct. 9, 2026, at the age of 82. Alice lived a life of creativity, faith, love and deep affection. Alice was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was a woman of faith, and her Christian (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) and her native beliefs were an important part of the way she lived.        Alice graduated from Haskell Junior Indian College. She was a homemaker and Hopi potter. Her home was a warm, welcoming place. Alice loved cooking, baking, reading, camping, fishing and found simple pleasures of the outdoors. Above all, she cherished spending time with her family and those gatherings were the most treasured. Alice will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family, friends and all who were blessed to know her.       Alice is survived by her husband, Martin J. Funk Jr.; children, Michelle and Michael; grandchildren: Bre’, Autumn, Katelyn, Leah and Desmond; great-grandchildren, Oakley and Isabella; three sisters, and many nieces and nephews.        Alice is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Mabel Dashee; daughter, Kimberly; grandson, Cedric; two brothers and two sisters. The post Alice Madeline Funk first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6cd8475342cf4db92950a Maricopa Yappy Hour pairs dog-friendly outings with shelter mission te 2026-10-20T02:10:12.424Z Maricopa Yappy Hour pairs dog-friendly outings with shelter mission Canines and cocktails?  Heck yes.  Local non-profit Little Whiskers Animal Rescue is hosting its inaugural Copa Yappy Hour Club Wednesday night for pet owners and their furry friends at Roots Eatery. The monthly event will be held 5 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month at a rotating restaurant.  The event is both a chance to connect with fellow dog owners — and their pooches — and a chance to support the Maricopa Shelter Project, the nonprofit’s donation-based initiative to build Maricopa’s first animal shelter.    “We hope Copa Yappy Hour becomes a monthly tradition that residents look forward to,” said President Brittney McCarthy, adding it helps “spread awareness, build community support, and move one step closer to making that shelter a reality.”  Each Yappy Hour has a different theme and location. This first one at Roots features a Halloween theme, while the second meetup — to be held Nov. 18 at Brooklyn Boys Pizzeria — will be a turkey theme. The third event takes place Dec. 16 at Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers with an ugly Christmas sweater theme.   Costumes aren’t just for the dogs, said organizer Kevin Okuma.  “If you’re a dog lover, come on out and support this great cause so we can build an animal shelter and save lives,” he said.  The event is one of many offered by Little Whiskers to raise funds for shelter expenses. Other fundraising methods include T-shirts and calendars featuring Maricopa first responders. The post Maricopa Yappy Hour pairs dog-friendly outings with shelter mission appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6cd7e75342cf4db929499 Walmart’s Flipkart is quietly building a food delivery challenger in India te 2026-10-20T02:10:06.241Z Walmart’s Flipkart is quietly building a food delivery challenger in India Flipkart has expanded access to its food-delivery service to thousands of employees ahead of its public launch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6cb2775342cf4db92941d McDonald's ransacked and wrecked as stores, restaurants suffer from violence and rioting te 2026-10-20T02:00:07.398Z McDonald's ransacked and wrecked as stores, restaurants suffer from violence and rioting A McDonald's in Paris was left ransacked and heavily damaged after cost-of-living protests exploded into riots and widespread looting that also targeted restaurants, cafés and grocery stores across the French capital — with the city now issuing curfews in two places, The Associated Press reported. The McDonald's on Boulevard de Magenta near Gare de l'Est suffered smashed windows and extensive damage inside, according to Le Monde. Computer screens were damaged — while an ice cream machine continued spilling vanilla onto a ketchup-covered floor, the outlet reported. MASSIVE FIRE DESTROYS 400-YEAR-OLD FOOD MARKET, LEAVING HISTORIC LANDMARK IN RUINS Intruders even attempted to cook french fries before a man and his dog drove about 20 people from the restaurant, a security guard told the publication. Fox News Digital reached out to McDonald's for comment about the vandalism. The American-based fast-food chain was hardly the only food business to be caught up in the destruction. A neighborhood café was burned out, a wine shop was destroyed and supermarkets were among the businesses targeted as unrest swept Paris. Among the hardest hit was La Barrique, a neighborhood café near Place de la République that was burned out, according to Le Monde. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The son of the café's owners told the outlet his mother was inside when the business was attacked and was later taken to a hospital with a head injury. Grocery stores were hit hard as well. The Franprix, Monoprix, Picard and Carrefour City locations were among the grocery retailers targeted during the unrest, according to French news agency AFP. At a Franprix on Rue Beaurepaire near Place de la République, shelves were emptied and products were either stolen or crushed on the floor.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Looters elsewhere were seen leaving supermarkets carrying bags filled with food, juice and alcohol, Le Monde reported. An Intermarché Express on Boulevard de Magenta was also looted. A crew from Euronews said they were assaulted by masked individuals while reporting near the supermarket. A Nicolas wine shop on Boulevard de Magenta was also destroyed — with shattered bottles and wine covering the area outside the store, according to Le Monde. The destruction was part of widespread violence that followed demonstrations Saturday over the rising cost of living and other grievances. French-born restaurateur Olivia Ostrow, who now operates Maison Ostrow in South Florida, told Fox News Digital the unrest reflects tensions extending far beyond the French capital. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Ostrow, who was born in Paris and whose grandparents survived the Holocaust, expressed concern about what she described as rising antisemitism and the role of social media in fueling hostility. She argued that some demonstrators have embraced political causes without fully understanding the history behind them. "Those kids and most of those people couldn't point to Israel on the world map if it hit them in the face," she said. Many on social media shared their dismay about what is happening in France. "I have nothing but disgust for anyone trying to justify this," wrote one person. "Let me say it, the ones suffering the consequences are ordinary French people, not the government. It's ordinary citizens who will pay for this, whose cars were burned, whose businesses and homes were looted, and whose physical integrity were threatened." "These are not protests anymore," another person wrote. Several European governments are now advising travelers to France to avoid large crowds and exercise caution during their stay, Reuters reported. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6c67f75342cf4db929342 ‘No block, no rock’: Arizona State receiver Omarion Miller hunting downfield opportunities te 2026-10-20T01:40:15.851Z ‘No block, no rock’: Arizona State receiver Omarion Miller hunting downfield opportunities Arizona State wide receiver Omarion Miller averaged 14.8 yards per catch in the Suns Devils’ past two games against Baylor and Hawaii. He hopes to continue that trend the rest of the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6c67e75342cf4db929339 ‘No block, no rock’: Arizona State receiver Omarion Miller hunting downfield opportunities te 2026-10-20T01:40:14.335Z ‘No block, no rock’: Arizona State receiver Omarion Miller hunting downfield opportunities TEMPE – Omarion Miller led the Big 12 in yards per reception when he was a wide receiver for Colorado last season. Three games into his Arizona State career, his average had fallen from 17.9 yards to 7.5. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6c67575342cf4db929301 Elissa Slotkin calls backlash to threat of prosecution comments 'manufactured outrage' te 2026-10-20T01:40:05.278Z Elissa Slotkin calls backlash to threat of prosecution comments 'manufactured outrage' Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., called the backlash against her comments that the threat of prosecution could deter young people from working for the Trump administration "manufactured outrage" during television interviews Monday. During an Oct. 13 University of Chicago event, Slotkin drew criticism after a clip went viral showing her saying she wants to pursue "signature cases" against people who "enabled" President Donald Trump and push a "deterrence message" for young people. "I want young people coming out of school to say, ‘Should I go work for the Trump administration? Like, that sounds fun, I might get an opportunity.’ I want them to be like, ‘Lord, that might be buying myself a ton of problems that I don’t want, and so let me avoid participating in that,’" she said. "I want that deterrence message," Slotkin said. While speaking with CNN's Jake Tapper on Monday, Slotkin responded to a comment from Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, who wrote that it was "absolutely disgraceful" to "threaten young Americans for participating in politics and serving their country" with legal retribution. MIKE DAVIS: SEN SLOTKIN REVEALS HER INSIDIOUS SCHEME TO TARGET YOUNG CONSERVATIVES "Yeah, well, look, that’s manufactured outrage," Slotkin responded. "That’s his specialty. I think the thing that I’ve heard from my own Republican colleagues and peers, including interns and folks who work around the Hill who come to our events, they’ll tell you, 'I was worried. My parents were worried, you know. It’s really messy. I’m not sure what to get involved in.' Politics, in general, has become messy."  "But, you know, when you’re being forced by this administration, for instance, to sign a contract that is given over to a company that Trump Jr. is on the board of, and you know that that’s a problem," she added.  Slotkin then referenced her viral video from 2025, in which she and five other Democratic lawmakers urged military members to "refuse illegal orders." She claimed that in both circumstances she was only encouraging people to reject illegal activity. "My point is, do not get yourself involved in illegal activity," she said. "It’s the same thing I was talking about a year ago. Whether you’re the uniformed military or a civilian in government, if you’re being asked to do something by the president or his team, that’s illegal, you have a responsibility to reject that. That is my point, and that was the point I was trying to make." SLOTKIN SAYS DEMOCRATIC PARTY NEEDS 'NEW LEADERSHIP': 'OLD MODELS ARE NO LONGER WORKING' Fox News Digital reached out to Lee's office for comment but did not immediately receive a response.  The White House referred Fox News Digital to Trump's previous comments on Slotkin. "That's a hell of a statement. Slotkin said that there should be prosecutions in order to scare people from going into politics. That's a Democrat and that's what they do. That's all they're good at — and you know what? That's why they're getting their a--es kicked," Trump said. Slotkin reiterated that she had no intention of targeting people for prosecution solely because of their political affiliation and only cared about people "breaking the law." "If you are violating the law, then you should be held accountable, and that includes people who are supporting that activity. That’s the point I was trying to make. You’re not breaking the law? No problem. We can have disagreements all day long, and certainly Democrats and Republicans do. I don’t care if it’s just freedom of speech. I care if you’re breaking the law," Slotkin told CNN. PENNSYLVANIA SOCIALIST DEMOCRAT SAYS HE OPPOSES IMPRISONMENT EXCEPT FOR 'LAWLESS MAGA THUGS' During a separate interview on MS NOW, Slotkin suggested some of the backlash she received from Republican critics could be attributed to her gender. "I think when you choose to call out their corruption, they clearly don't like that," Slotkin said on MS NOW's "Deadline: White House." "They're clearly trying to change the conversation given what the midterms are and the state of the economy, the state of things around the country. I do think there's something about being a woman and criticizing them and calling them out on that corruption that really gets under their skin, obviously, or they wouldn't respond."  When reached for comment, Slotkin's office directed Fox News Digital to her comments in the MS NOW interview. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6c42275342cf4db92925c Neil Armstrong’s Boyhood Home Is Sold to a Historical Society After a $400,000 Gift te 2026-10-20T01:30:10.311Z Neil Armstrong’s Boyhood Home Is Sold to a Historical Society After a $400,000 Gift A retired pilot helped an Ohio historical society become the new owner of the Wapakoneta home where the first man on the moon spent his high school days. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6c42075342cf4db929240 Warriors Get Major Stephen Curry Injury Update Before Lakers Game te 2026-10-20T01:30:08.645Z Warriors Get Major Stephen Curry Injury Update Before Lakers Game Stephen Curry receives a positive injury update as the Warriors prepare to face the Lakers in Wednesday's season opener. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6c41e75342cf4db929226 Mamdani says feds have abdicated on AI, urges New Yorkers to push back te 2026-10-20T01:30:06.278Z Mamdani says feds have abdicated on AI, urges New Yorkers to push back Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday night that New Yorkers must resist the narrative that an AI takeover is inevitable and demand regulations that protect the public and put power back in their hands. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6c1ca75342cf4db929209 Street, parking lot sealing underway throughout Lake Havasu City te 2026-10-20T01:20:10.102Z Street, parking lot sealing underway throughout Lake Havasu City Lake Havasu City began street and parking lot sealing operations on Sunday as part of its ongoing pavement preservation program. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6c1c675342cf4db9291ad Mike Norvell Takes Drastic Action After Florida State’s Loss to Miami te 2026-10-20T01:20:06.996Z Mike Norvell Takes Drastic Action After Florida State’s Loss to Miami Florida State head coach Mike Norvell wasn't happy after his team's OT loss to Miami, and he decided to do something about it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6c1c575342cf4db9291a4 Eagles Called Out for How They Handled QB Jalen Hurts’ Medical Condition te 2026-10-20T01:20:05.205Z Eagles Called Out for How They Handled QB Jalen Hurts’ Medical Condition A former NFL player called out the Eagles organization for how they handled Jalen Hurts' medical situation in London. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6bd1b75342cf4db9290d7 French soccer icon Emmanuel Petit condemns arson and looting, warns Macron to 'protect honest citizens' te 2026-10-20T01:00:11.579Z French soccer icon Emmanuel Petit condemns arson and looting, warns Macron to 'protect honest citizens' French soccer legend Emmanuel Petit ripped into the violent rioters wrecking cities across France, telling the lawless agitators who hate the country to "go back from where you came." The 1998 World Cup winner fired up Instagram Sunday to vent his "profound deep anger" after protests turned into total madness with torched cars, looted stores, and trashed streets. More than 2,400 rioters have already been locked up nationwide, Fox News Digital reported. PHOTOS SHOW AFTERMATH OF RIOTS AS MASKED GROUPS CLASH WITH POLICE ACROSS FRANCE What started as protests over school policy and living costs quickly turned into complete street warfare over the weekend. Masked mobs smashed up store windows and set cars on fire, forcing riot police to unload tear gas in Paris and Marseille while French President Emmanuel Macron admitted he felt "both anger and shame." FRENCH NEWSPAPER RIPS MACRON AFTER RIOTS ERUPT ACROSS FRANCE: ‘INDELIBLE STAIN’ The ex-Arsenal star didn't dance around it, unleashing on the lawless mobs tearing through neighborhoods. "It's thugs because their cowardice is what unites them," he blasted. "They destroy everything, they burn everything, they break everything, they plunder, they steal, they hurt, they aggress, they insult." FRANCE IS DEVOURING ITSELF AS SCHOOL RIOTS REVEAL A CRISIS FAR BIGGER THAN BROKEN CLASSROOMS He contrasted the criminal mobs on the streets with honest, hard-working taxpayers who are fed up with runaway inflation and crushing government policies. "You shouldn't mix up the people who manifested yesterday, and I understand them strongly because I too am more than fed up of being pressed like a lemon on a fiscal plan," Petit said, defending working-class families who rise early, pay taxes, and follow the law while being abandoned by the state. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Petit laid down the law on immigration, welcoming foreigners who respect France while telling agitators who hate the nation that nobody wants them around. "I love my country, I love all foreigners who love my country and who want to integrate," Petit said. TRUMP, WALTZ LINK FRANCE RIOTS TO MASS IMMIGRATION AS THOUSANDS ARE ARRESTED "But all the others, starting with the French who do not wish precisely that France continues to be what it is, go back from where you came, we don't need you," he warned. Petit went even further, directly targeting homegrown radicals and native-born rioters taking part in the violence: "And all those who were born with a French passport, break yourselves [get lost], we don't want you anymore." FRENCH SCHOOL RIOTS DEEPEN AS EXPERTS POINT TO ALLIANCE FUELING ‘BROADER CONFRONTATION’ The soccer star didn't let Macron off the hook either, putting France's political elite on blast and demanding they actually do their jobs to protect law-abiding citizens. "I'm addressing the political class, starting with our dear president, Mr. Macron, and all the political classes," Petit said. "To all these people, I have a message to give you: be very careful about what you are going to do, what you are going to say, and how you are going to protect the honest citizens in France." FRANCE'S MASSIVE INTEL FAILURE SPARKS RESIGNATION OFFERS AMID DAYS OF RIOTING Petit concluded by slamming a failed government apparatus that taxes citizens into oblivion while starving law enforcement and essential services. "Because today, there's no money for the police, there's no money for the army, there's no money for the hospitals, there's no money for the schools," Petit said. "Bizarrely, the only thing that works in France, is taxes." Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6bd1975342cf4db9290ce JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu despite Trump's strong backing te 2026-10-20T01:00:09.586Z JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu despite Trump's strong backing Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reelection bid, saying he intends to stay out of Israel's election despite President Donald Trump throwing his support behind the Israeli leader. During an interview Monday with Mark Halperin on "2WAY Tonight," Vance said his focus remains on U.S. candidates ahead of the midterms, Politico reported. "The president has the most effective endorsement in American or international political history," Vance said. "I endorse American candidates, and that’s where I’m focused on in the midterms. So I’m not getting involved in Israeli elections." OMAR RAID DRAWS OMINOUS WARNING FROM VANCE AS HE BLASTS PROGRESSIVE REP'S 'RAGE' TOWARD AMERICA However, Vance made clear that his decision should not be interpreted as opposition to Netanyahu. "I’m not anti-endorsing him. I’m not pro-endorsing him. I’m not getting involved in Israeli elections," the vice president added. The comments come one day after Trump gave Netanyahu his "Complete and Total Endorsement" in a lengthy Truth Social post, praising the prime minister as a key U.S. ally and partner in confronting Iran. "Bibi Netanyahu has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran," Trump wrote. TRUMP SAYS NETANYAHU NEEDS TO BE RE-ELECTED, OR ELSE US WILL HAVE TO 'FINISH THE JOB’ AGAINST IRAN ALONE Trump said Netanyahu had remained strong despite intense political pressure. "Please let this Letter serve to represent my Complete and Total Endorsement of Bibi Netanyahu in his upcoming Race for Re-Election as Prime Minister of Israel. BIBI NETANYAHU WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!" Trump said. Netanyahu quickly welcomed the president's backing, thanking Trump for what he called his "extraordinary endorsement." "President Trump, my friend Donald — thank you for your extraordinary endorsement," he said. "Israel has never had a greater friend in the White House. Together we will never let Iran's regime get nuclear weapons. Thank you for your clarity, courage and unwavering support." NETANYAHU PRAISES TRUMP'S 'WICKED SENSE OF HUMOR,' DEFENDS IRONCLAD ALLIANCE AHEAD OF HISTORIC ISRAEL VOTE Vance's decision to stay out of Israel's election comes after he reportedly waded into another foreign political contest earlier this year. The vice president previously traveled to Hungary in April, where he campaigned alongside then-Prime Minister Viktor Orban shortly before Orban lost his reelection bid, according to Politico. The White House could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6bd1775342cf4db9290c5 Dream and Valkyries skip national anthem again in WNBA Finals Game 2 despite rulebook requirement te 2026-10-20T01:00:07.405Z Dream and Valkyries skip national anthem again in WNBA Finals Game 2 despite rulebook requirement SAN FRANCISCO – The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries were off the court for the national anthem before Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on Monday night, repeating their Game 1 absences despite a provision in the league’s own rulebook calling for players to stand and line up during the performance. WNBA SILENT AS FINALS TEAMS SKIP NATIONAL ANTHEM DESPITE RULE REQUIRING PLAYERS TO STAND IN LINE Just like in Game 1, the teams left the floor less than one minute before the start of the anthem and returned mere seconds after the singer sang the final note. The repeat absence followed OutKick’s questions to both teams about why they were off the court Saturday and whether they planned to be present for Monday’s anthem. Despite multiple requests to both teams, those questions had gone unanswered when OutKick published a follow-up Monday morning. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The WNBA’s 2026 official rulebook says players, coaches and trainers are to "stand and line up in a dignified posture" along the sidelines or on the foul line during the national anthem. OutKick asked the league about its anthem requirements, whether any discipline was planned or under consideration over Game 1, and whether it had instructed or planned to instruct either team to be on the court for Game 2. We also asked the league to confirm whether both teams would be present Monday. The WNBA has not responded to multiple requests for comment. Before Saturday’s opener, both teams were warming up on the court before leaving just ahead of the anthem. They returned within seconds of the performance ending. DREAM, VALKYRIES LEAVE COURT DURING NATIONAL ANTHEM, RETURN SECONDS LATER BEFORE WNBA FINALS OutKick contacted the league, Dream and Valkyries that afternoon, then followed up with all three Sunday. The team inquiries also asked whether the WNBA had communicated any instructions or expectations about the anthem since Game 1. Additionally, OutKick attended all five of Saturday’s pregame and postgame press conferences and raised a hand at each, but was never called on to ask the planned anthem questions. OutKick also attended both coaches' press conferences prior to Game 2. Again, we were not called upon to ask a question. The WNBA’s own rulebook calls for players to stand and line up for the anthem. Two games into its Finals, neither team has even been on the floor for it. And the league remains silent about the apparent violation of its own policy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6b86a75342cf4db928fd8 FBI investigating suspicious letters sent to Grijalva, Ansari and Stanton te 2026-10-20T00:40:10.406Z FBI investigating suspicious letters sent to Grijalva, Ansari and Stanton Clockwise from left: U.S. Reps. Adelita Grijalva, Yassamin Ansari and Greg Stanton (Photos by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images and Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0) Suspicious letters, some of which contained unknown substances, were sent to three of Arizona’s Democratic members of Congress, just days after the Secretary of State’s Office was evacuated because of an envelope filled with white powder.  In a joint statement, U.S. Reps. Adelita Grijalva, Yassamin Ansari and Greg Stanton said they were notified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s office in Phoenix and the Arizona Department of Homeland Security that their Arizona offices had received suspicious letters, many of which included unknown substances.  Letters addressed to Grijalva and Ansari were delivered to former offices and the one sent to Stanton’s office in Mesa was intercepted before it could arrive.  The trio called the letters an attempt to intimidate them but said it wouldn’t deter them from continuing in their roles as elected officials. The incidents come just two weeks before the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you need to cast your vote. Arizona Votes: 2026 “We’re grateful to law enforcement for acting quickly and keeping our staff and communities safe,” the three Democrats said in a joint statement. “We will not be intimidated, and we’ll keep doing the work that Arizonans elected us to do.” This is the second time in less than a week that Arizona’s elected leaders have received suspicious mail. On Oct. 15, Arizona’s election chief was targeted as part of a nationwide threat wave that saw more than 100 political organizations and elected leaders receive similar letters.    Brooke Brennan, a spokesperson for the FBI’s office in Phoenix, said that the agency is investigating multiple incidents of suspicious mail being sent to the offices of election officials and congressional members across the country.  “The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating a series of suspicious mailings sent to various addresses nationwide, including Secretary of State offices and their related election offices, and congressional offices,” Brennan said in an emailed statement. “Some of the letters contained an unknown substance and we are working closely with our law enforcement partners to respond to each incident. We are also working with our partners to identify the individual or individuals responsible for the letters. This FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service will continue to safeguard the public and secure elections for American citizens.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6b86875342cf4db928fb7 'Office Space' star Richard Riehle dead at 78 te 2026-10-20T00:40:08.637Z 'Office Space' star Richard Riehle dead at 78 Character actor Richard Riehle, who starred in "Office Space" and "Casino," died over the weekend, Fox News Digital confirmed. He was 78. Circumstances surrounding Riehle's death were not immediately disclosed. "We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of our beloved client, Richard Riehle, this past weekend," representatives told Fox News Digital. RJ MITTE, ‘BREAKING BAD’ ACTOR WHO PLAYED WALTER WHITE JR., DIES AT 34 "A remarkable actor whose career in theater, film, and television spanned nearly five decades and more than 400 projects, Richard leaves behind an extraordinary legacy." "Beyond his immense talent, he will be remembered for his genuine goodness, boundless kindness, and unwavering generosity, particularly toward emerging actors and filmmakers, whom he encouraged and supported at every opportunity." ‘SAVED BY THE BELL’ STAR DENNIS HASKINS DEAD AT 75 Riehle's reps added, "Our industry has lost an exceptional talent, and our community has lost a truly wonderful man. We ask that his family’s privacy be respected during this difficult time." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Born in Menomonee Falls, Wisc., Riehle first became involved in theater while attending the University of Notre Dame and made his silver screen debut with a small role in the 1977 Americana drama, "Joyride." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Among hundreds of television and film roles through the years, Riehle found fame as Initech product manager Tom Smykowski in the '99 cult classic film, "Office Space." He portrayed principal Ed Rooney on the television adaptation of "Ferris Bueller," and starred in 45 episodes of "Grounded for Life," in addition to roles on "Murder She Wrote," "Ally McBeal," and "Married to the Kellys." Riehle had multiple appearances on the "Star Trek" franchise, and guest roles on "Home Improvement" with Tim Allen, "The West Wing," and "NCIS." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Riehle also had 10 projects in the works prior to his death, including "Made Vicious" with the late Tom Sizemore and "Mr. Blue" with Daniel Baldwin. He is survived by wife Jane Latham and their four children. Fox News Digital's Larry Fink contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6b86675342cf4db928f94 Trump’s Push for Deals With Russia Powers His Frustration With Ukraine te 2026-10-20T00:40:06.881Z Trump’s Push for Deals With Russia Powers His Frustration With Ukraine The series of recent steps by the president that seem to favor Vladimir Putin reflect his intensifying desire to normalize the relationship with Moscow even if it means further undercutting Ukraine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6b86575342cf4db928f78 NFL Insider Drops Major Update on Giants’ Plan for QB JJ McCarthy te 2026-10-20T00:40:05.246Z NFL Insider Drops Major Update on Giants’ Plan for QB JJ McCarthy NFL Network's Ian Rapoport shined some light on what the New York Giants plan to do with JJ McCarthy after Sunday's performance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6b61075342cf4db928f25 One of Major League Baseball's owners just destroyed the league's entire argument for a lockout te 2026-10-20T00:30:08.324Z One of Major League Baseball's owners just destroyed the league's entire argument for a lockout The 2026 World Series starts later this week, and with it, potentially the last Major League Baseball games we'll see for quite some time. On Dec. 1, the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the league's owners and the MLB Players Association expires. Barring some extremely unforeseen circumstances, the owners will immediately proceed to a lockout. Players will be barred from contact with team personnel, unable to use team facilities, along with many other noticeable changes designed to pretend as though the stars who sustain the sport don't exist. Nobody knows how long negotiations to determine the next Collective Bargaining Agreement will take to resolve. Nobody knows how long the lockout will continue, or if spring training or the 2027 regular season will start on time. If the league will miss games and potentially jeopardize the sustained growth baseball has enjoyed. For example, the 2026 NLCS between the Dodgers and Brewers was the highest rated LCS from either league since 2015, despite lasting just four games. WORLD SERIES CHAMPION SAYS POTENTIAL MLB LOCKOUT COULD 'ABSOLUTELY' CAUSE CANCELLED GAMES NEXT SEASON Attendance has increased. National ratings have increased. And the owners are reportedly committed to blowing it all up in order to fight for a salary cap. Except one of their newest members just accidentally blew up their entire case and rationalization for it. The salary cap fight stems from anger and outrage over the Los Angeles Dodgers' offseason spending. After winning the 2024 and 2025 World Series, the Dodgers added Kyle Tucker on a $240 million, 4-year deal. Then signed closer Edwin Diaz to a 3-year, $69 million contract. Opposing fans were furious, some suggested canceling the season because a third straight title was a foregone conclusion, and prominent writers egged them on with misleading comments. Fast forward to late October and it's almost impossible to age worse than these predictions of baseball doom. Kyle Tucker was a below average hitter in Los Angeles, one of the worst values of any player in the sport. Edwin Diaz had an ERA near nine in the regular season, battled several injuries, and turned in one of the worst reliever seasons in baseball. The Dodgers won the division series, then got swept by the small market Brewers. The American League will send either the Cleveland Guardians, with the lowest payroll in the league, or the endlessly cheap Tampa Bay Rays to the World Series. But that's not even the worst part for the league office. Fans are quick to dismiss these (quite common) results as "outliers." Even though the Rays are one win from their second World Series appearance in the past seven seasons, more than the Yankees, Red Sox, Mets, Giants, Cubs, or Angels. Even though a Guardians appearance would be their second appearance since 2016, again, more than any of those organizations. And even though the Brewers have the best record in baseball for two straight seasons. WILL MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STILL LOCK PLAYERS OUT AFTER 2026 POSTSEASON PROVES OWNERS WRONG? They might be able to (inaccurately) dismiss the results. But they can't dismiss a small market owner proudly bragging about how much money he and his team are making. That's exactly what Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein last week. Local outlet Baltimore Baseball reported that Rubenstein, speaking at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., told a group of other sports team owners that he bought the organization in part because of how much money they were making. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "A lot of my friends were buying teams, and I realized they're making money. They're making more money than I'm making in private equity," Rubenstein explained, per Baltimore Baseball. "I thought I should look at it as a financial thing, but ultimately I bought the Orioles for a philanthropic purpose. I grew up in Baltimore, as people know. I didn't think I'd done enough for Baltimore, so I bought the team to help revive the team a bit and ultimately revive Baltimore because Baltimore had some challenges." He did claim that "owners care more about winning than making money (but they're) not against making money." Hilarious. Rubenstein's laudable "charity" aside, the admission that baseball teams are making more money than private equity is about as damning as it gets for the league's salary cap arguments. Baseball is a highly profitable industry, small market teams are bringing in enormous sums of money, and many owners are choosing to pocket it instead of reinvesting in their rosters. Because they're not "against making money." One X user showed how prolific small market owners are at pocketing money. While the highest payrolls have increased substantially over the last decade, the lowest payrolls have remained nearly flat. Yet the league is making substantially more money than it was in the 2010s, and cumulative inflation since 2015 has been over 42%. Not to mention that MLB's form of socialism, revenue sharing, means the Dodgers' success benefits teams like the Pirates, Orioles, and Marlins, to the tune of tens of millions of dollars per year...each. Some estimates put the Pirates' revenue sharing payout at anywhere from $60-100 million. Just for existing. Before any income they get from tickets, television, advertising, parking, concessions, merchandise, or non-baseball events. It's ironic though, that the season in which the league angrily posted that too many fans have no hope of their team winning a World Series has been a complete dismantling of that argument. In every conceivable way. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER One of the Brewers, Rays, or Guardians are going to win the World Series, demonstrating that fans can indeed have "hope" if their front offices are competent. The Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, Giants, Angels, Cubs, Astros, Rangers and Red Sox combined to win five postseason games. And one of the league's small market owners accidentally admitted that baseball is more profitable than one of the most famously lucrative industries on planet earth. Rubenstein is, of course, fully entitled to make as much money as he can or wants to with the Orioles. He's also already proven to be one of the better small market owners when it comes to investing money, signing Pete Alonso and Kyle Bradish this past offseason, extending Samuel Basallo, and locking up Shane Baz. But it's ludicrous to act as though there isn't an enormous amount of money coming into MLB. And that plenty of it flows to the "poorer" teams. Will this matter to the owners' fanbase calling for players to take less money so Rubenstein can make more money? Of course not, they're happily set to continue demanding a salary cap to be more like the NFL, the sport with the worst competitive balance in the country and the most predictable outcomes. Why would they let a little thing like reality interfere with that? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6b60e75342cf4db928eef Two Colts Pro Bowlers Could Be Traded After GM Chris Ballard’s Firing te 2026-10-20T00:30:06.487Z Two Colts Pro Bowlers Could Be Traded After GM Chris Ballard’s Firing After firing GM Chris Ballard, the Colts could have a fire sale. If so, there's 2 Pro Bowl players who could fetch nice returns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6b3b775342cf4db928ebf Turning Point’s $18 million media blitz helps Biggs close spending gap with Hobbs te 2026-10-20T00:20:07.271Z Turning Point’s $18 million media blitz helps Biggs close spending gap with Hobbs Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs leads in candidate spending, but coordinated efforts cloud the picture Congressman Andy Biggs is being bolstered by $18.3 million from Turning Point Action Hobbs has... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Turning Point’s $18 million media blitz helps Biggs close spending gap with Hobbs first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6b15e75342cf4db928e19 Trump Campaigns for Republicans as Turmoil Mounts in Washington te 2026-10-20T00:10:06.012Z Trump Campaigns for Republicans as Turmoil Mounts in Washington Our White House correspondent Tyler Pager traveled with President Trump as he campaigned across the country ahead of the midterms. As the president touted his record, political drama mounted in Washington. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6af0d75342cf4db928dba Dems push for new governing trifectas in favorable environment te 2026-10-20T00:00:13.033Z Dems push for new governing trifectas in favorable environment Democrats are aiming to add several new trifecta governing blocks in the midterm elections, capitalizing on a favorable political environment to elevate the party’s power in the states as it... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Dems push for new governing trifectas in favorable environment first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6af0a75342cf4db928d94 Brandon Miller agrees to $209M extension with Hornets as top draft pick cashes in after controversial past te 2026-10-20T00:00:10.532Z Brandon Miller agrees to $209M extension with Hornets as top draft pick cashes in after controversial past Brandon Miller, the No. 2 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, received a lucrative contract extension from the Charlotte Hornets heading into his fourth season in the league. Miller, coming off a career year with the Hornets, agreed to a five-year, $209 million extension, per The Associated Press. The 23-year-old averaged 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game last year, while also dealing with a shoulder injury. The guard/forward has tallied 19 points and 4.6 rebounds per game across his three seasons. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE With LaMelo Ball traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves ahead of this year, Miller should be expected to take on a larger role for Charlotte during the 2026-27 campaign. Miller was taken after the San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama in the 2023 Draft, but there was a time during his final season at Alabama where Miller’s draft stock was in limbo because of controversy off the court. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Miller was involved in the death of a 23-year-old woman in January 2023, where it was found he transported the murder weapon, a firearm, to former teammate Darius Miles, the legal owner of the gun. Miles then gave the gun to Michael Lynn Davis, who was found guilty of shooting and killing Jamea Harris near The Strip in Tuscaloosa. While Miller was never accused of any wrongdoing, he drove the gun to the scene where it was taken out of the vehicle by Miles and Davis. Prosecutors presented text messages showing that Miles had asked Miller to bring the gun to the scene. Miller testified in the capital murder trial last year, admitting he did indeed bring the gun in his Dodge Charger to the scene, but said Miles didn’t tell him why he needed it, that he was going to give it to Davis or that a shooting would occur. Miller also testified that, when gunfire rang out shortly after, two bullets had struck his windshield. He said he was almost hit by the bullets. Ultimately, Miller was never charged with a crime or offered any special promises or rewards in exchange for cooperating. Miller was one of four former members of the Alabama men’s basketball program who appeared on the pretrial potential witness list in the case. Davis was someone he knew since he joined the Crimson Tide’s program, being introduced to him through Miles. Davis had hung around the basketball team, which included moments in the locker room with Miles. Miller was with the Crimson Tide for one season during the 2022-23 campaign before being selected by the Hornets. As news came out about his connection to the shooting, Miller started to face backlash from opposing teams’ fans, with "lock him up" ringing out during a game at South Carolina. He wasn’t fazed, though, dropping 41 points, as well as the game-winner in overtime, in that game. "We hear the chants," Miller said at the time. "I feel like we really just lean on each other to go to places like that and pull out tough wins." With Miller cleared of any wrongdoing, his draft stock remained on a top-three path, and the Hornets selected him in hopes that his prowess on the court in college would translate to the NBA. It certainly has, and Miller has what every professional hopes for after entering the league: a big-time pay day. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6af0575342cf4db928d4a TUSD names first two schools recommended for consolidation te 2026-10-20T00:00:05.480Z TUSD names first two schools recommended for consolidation On Monday afternoon, the Tucson Unified School District recommended consolidating Hudlow Elementary School into Sewell Elementary School — the first two schools named as part of recommendations to right-size Southern Arizona’s largest school district. Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo said two weeks ago he would first meet in person first with principals, then faculty at each school recommended for the changes. Monday, Oct. 19, the district began informing up to 10 of its 88 schools that they will be closed or consolidated over the next two years. “The district utilized a community advisory committee to evaluate multiple factors beyond basic enrollment and finances, including vacant classroom space, class size impact, access to arts, physical education, preschool, before-and after-school programs, transportation, and special programs such as Exceptional Education and Gifted and Talented Education,” TUSD said in a statement late Monday afternoon. Hudlow Elementary has preschool through fifth grade and is just over a mile away from Sewell, a K-5 school on the east side of town near Fifth Street and Wilmot Road. Families will receive a letter with more detailed information about the recommendations,  including an invite to meet with Trujillo at an on-site school meeting, the superintendent said earlier this month. The next step for school communities is the Oct. 27 governing board meeting, moved to Palo Verde High School to accommodate an anticipated larger crowd. That meeting will be followed by a Nov. 17 legally-mandated public hearing where the community can also comment and then a Dec. 8 vote by the TUSD Governing Board, which must approve or deny the recommendations. Enrollment decline due to lower Pima County birth rates and families using Empowerment Scholarship Accounts to homeschool or attend private schools have cost the district revenue and caused the need to close, district officials say. The district held four community meetings over the last five weeks to get feedback on TUSD demographics, enrollment and financial data. More than 300 people, including staff and community members attended the three in-person and one virtual meeting.  The post TUSD names first two schools recommended for consolidation appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6acb875342cf4db928d2a Nick Rallis, Cardinals’ defense lay building blocks in win over Rams te 2026-10-19T23:50:16.235Z Nick Rallis, Cardinals’ defense lay building blocks in win over Rams TEMPE – During an offseason in which the Arizona Cardinals brought in coach Mike LaFleur to replace Jonathan Gannon, the team also retained 10 members of the previous coaching staff. In particular, LaFleur chose to keep defensive coordinator Nick Rallis, who held the same position for all three seasons of Gannon’s tenure. In Gannon’s final season, Arizona surrendered 28.7 points (fourth most in the NFL) and 357.7 yards (sixth most) per game. By the time the Detroit Lions walked away from State Farm Stadium with 45 points and 412 total yards in Week 5 of this season, the lack of improvement from the Cardinals’ defense was a major storyline. To make matters worse, a road matchup against the Los Angeles Rams’ high-flying offense awaited the following week. Instead of raising the decibel level, Rallis silenced the critics for at least a week after shutting down the preseason Super Bowl favorites in the Cardinals’ 18-16 victory on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. It was a moment to relish for the entire unit, including its spiritual leader. “At the end of the day for us, we care about the guys that are in the building,” safety Budda Baker said. “You hear the outside noise, but you ignore the outside noise and that’s the biggest thing for us. That’s probably exactly what Nick is doing as well as he’s just focused on putting the game plan for us to be able to execute and play fast. “I think he has been doing that, and I think we just need to execute better and we will. He’s continuing to grow within his scheme each and every week, so that’s what you want as a player. You want your coach to work hard for you, and of course, we’re all working hard for him.” Through the first five games of the 2026 season, Arizona possessed the league’s worst scoring defense (32.4 PPG) while also placing ninth-worst in terms of total yards allowed. The day after the Cardinals had no answers for Detroit’s offensive attack, the Rams put up 454 total yards in a 37-34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills. Quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 40 of 54 passes for 383 yards and three touchdowns in a showing reminiscent of his 2025 MVP campaign. As a result, Rallis made a major change to his game plan. His unit, which previously held a 19.9% blitz rate (fifth lowest), kept Stafford under pressure and picked up three sacks. One of those proved to be crucial when linebacker Josh Sweat strip-sacked Stafford on a two-point conversion attempt in the second quarter. LaFleur’s only regret was that defensive end L.J. Collier, who scooped up the ball, did not attempt to pass the ball off after being chased down and tackled 35 yards from the end zone. “It’s basically no risk, give it to the fast guy,” LaFleur said. “L.J. was rolling, though.” Arizona held Stafford to just 222 passing yards, his second-worst total of the season, reminding LaFleur of his experiences game-planning around the team’s defensive identity while he was the Rams offensive coordinator from 2023-25. “I thought their play style was awesome,” LaFleur said of his defense. “I just saw clear minds. I saw 11 as one. I saw cleats in the ground, and I thought they were just working together in unison. “It was reminiscent of what I felt like I saw in ‘24, maybe even in the early parts of last year in terms of just something that did not look fun for the opposing offense.” Baker made the most out of the pivot towards aggression with six total tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack. He leads the team in sacks with 3.5. “Tell Nick to call me on some pressures, man,” Baker said playfully. “It’s definitely nice to get in the backfield a little bit, but also kudos to our defensive players – everyone doing their jobs and certain things that guys have to sacrifice to make other players get the play.” Arizona’s defense also benefited from the efforts of the other side of the ball. Although the Cardinals scored zero touchdowns and relied solely on six field goals from kicker Chad Ryland, they possessed the ball for nearly 35 minutes and ran 13 more plays than the Rams. The first two drives of the second half alone took 16 minutes and 46 seconds off the clock, allowing the defense plenty of time to rest and replenish on the sideline. “Any time you can keep the defense off the field as much as we did there,” LaFleur said, “that’s kind of somewhat starting to be our identity a little bit in terms of we’re playing good ball and it’s long sustained drives. It’s not easy doing what they’re doing out there.” Despite the win, LaFleur also reiterated Monday that one game doesn’t distract from the work that still needs to be done on defense throughout the rest of the season. The eight-game losing streak to NFC West opponents may be over, but Arizona’s defense is still the ninth-worst and third-worst unit in terms of yards and points allowed per game. On the other hand, the Cardinals’ upcoming schedule may afford Rallis and his unit more opportunities to continue improving. Just two of the team’s next seven contests are against opponents with a total offense ranked 15th or higher, and one of them happens to be the Los Angeles Rams. Regardless, LaFleur is continuing to put his trust in his defensive coordinator, just like he did after allowing 30 or more points in four consecutive games. “I knew our defense had more than what we’ve been putting out there and we just had to unlock it some way, somehow,” LaFleur said. “I do believe we can start to build an identity off of this one. “Each week’s going to be a game of its own and there’s always going to be unique challenges, but (I’ve) got a lot of faith in Nick. (I’ve) got a lot of faith in the rest of the defensive staff. I think they’re coaching their butt off.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6acaf75342cf4db928cf8 LISTEN: Kansas soccer field dispatch call captures mass-casualty response after driver kills boy, man te 2026-10-19T23:50:07.832Z LISTEN: Kansas soccer field dispatch call captures mass-casualty response after driver kills boy, man New dispatch audio from the day a driver allegedly plowed into children and spectators at a Kansas soccer field reveals the moments first responders rushed to the scene on Saturday. In the call, dispatchers can be heard labeling the horrific incident as an "MCI" or mass-casualty incident. It happened at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita. Cole Adrian, 6, and Nicholas Schafer, 35, were killed. Both victims were from McPherson. CHILD AMONG 2 KILLED AFTER VEHICLE DRIVES ONTO SOCCER FIELD AT KANSAS SPORTS COMPLEX In addition to the deaths, 10 more, including five children, were injured. The 34-year-old woman who was behind the wheel was released with no charges, police said. DRIVER RELEASED WITHOUT CHARGES AFTER PICKUP KILLS BOY, 6, AND MAN ON KANSAS SOCCER FIELD Police have not revealed if there are going to be any criminal charges forthcoming against the driver, who was initially taken into custody. They said Sunday that the driver was released pending toxicology results and an examination of her Chevrolet pickup. She had two of her children inside the pickup. One of her children was playing soccer on a different field at the complex. Investigators interviewed the driver and more than 30 witnesses, including the two children who were in the pickup at the time of the crash. Police consulted with the Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office before releasing her. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS A 30-minute log of dispatch communications outlines the response to Saturday's incident: CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB WATCH: Two killed, including 6-year-old boy, after truck plows through Kansas youth soccer game On Monday, the City of Wichita confirmed its public works division "will be installing temporary barriers at key locations around the Stryker Sports Complex until more permanent solutions can be implemented." SEND US A TIP The city also confirmed it would assess security around the complex and police would "be present at the facility" this coming weekend – along with local mental health professionals to assist families in the wake of the tragedy. GOT A TIP? McPherson Mayor Jim Loving said in a statement in part: LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "There is nothing I can say that makes that right. To the families who lost someone: this whole town is grieving with you, and we will stand with you for as long as it takes. To the injured and their families: we are praying for your recovery. Thank you to the bystanders who stepped in before the first ambulance arrived, and to the first responders in Wichita and here at home." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, Wichita Police said, "This is an active and ongoing investigation, and I would refer you to our media release. When we have any new updates to share, we will provide them." Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6acad75342cf4db928cd7 Melania Trump Announces White House Women’s Health Initiative te 2026-10-19T23:50:05.120Z Melania Trump Announces White House Women’s Health Initiative The effort comes as Republicans are struggling to win over female voters two weeks before the midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6aa5e75342cf4db928c78 Amanda Seyfried faces harsh criticism as viewers rip her behavior in Elizabeth Holmes documentary te 2026-10-19T23:40:14.490Z Amanda Seyfried faces harsh criticism as viewers rip her behavior in Elizabeth Holmes documentary Amanda Seyfried landed in the hot seat after her appearance in the latest Elizabeth Holmes documentary unleashed a wave of criticism online. Seyfried surprised viewers when she appeared alongside Nathan Fielder in "You Can See Everything," a documentary that followed Holmes in the last 34 days leading up to the start of her prison sentence. Holmes reported to Federal Prison Camp Bryan on May 30, 2023. Seyfried revisited her connection to the disgraced Theranos founder, whom she portrayed in Hulu's "The Dropout." The new documentary, released Oct. 16, explored Seyfried's evolving perspective on Holmes, including her reactions to Holmes' personal life and relationship with Billy Evans. Stepping back into Holmes' shoes for the documentary, Seyfried helped Fielder recreate conversations he had with the disgraced Theranos founder after she reported to prison. Throughout the film, Seyfried grappled with her growing sympathy for Holmes, even as the convicted fraudster challenged the way the actress portrayed her in the Hulu series. 'YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING' REVIEW: THE BUZZY ELIZABETH HOLMES DOCUMENTARY IS WORTH THE HYPE "Amanda Seyfried defending Holmes as a victim of male manipulation until Holmes accused her of participating in a sensationalized version of the Theranos scandal and then flipping out about how it is just TV was a [sic] truly gross," one X user wrote. "I hope she gets redragged for it." Other viewers piled on, accusing Seyfried of changing her tune when the scrutiny shifted toward her own role in bringing the Theranos scandal to television. "Lots of 'women protecting women' posturing from her until she gets accused of perhaps also causing Elizabeth some degree of pain, after which she immediately deflects and starts engaging in female emotional manipulation by accusing Nathan of covering up for Elizabeth based on her 'intuition,'" another user said. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Another viewer echoed the criticism, arguing that Seyfried's behavior only reinforced their negative impression of the actress. "This is maybe the number one reason why I loved 'You Can See Everything.' Seeing Amanda Seyfried for her true colors in full hypocrisy was such a cathartic feeling," one user said. "It reminds me why we should never take people like her seriously." Not everyone agreed with the harsh criticism. Some viewers came to Seyfried's defense, arguing that her changing opinion of Holmes wasn't a sign of hypocrisy but rather an essential part of the documentary's larger message. "imagine walking away from this blaming amanda seyfried," a user wrote. "the point is, amanda herself changes her opinion on elizabeth holmes. so does nathan fielder. so does the audience. thats the literal point." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Another added, "At no point in the movie does Elizabeth Holmes reckon with how anyone other than her was harmed by the downfall of Theranos. Amanda Seyfried earnestly reckons with the consequences of her actions even when she is (correctly) pretty sure she didn't do anything wrong." Fox News Digital reached out to Seyfried's representative for comment. Holmes was convicted in January 2022 on four federal fraud charges for misleading investors about her blood-testing company's technology and capabilities. A jury found her guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and three counts of wire fraud, all related to defrauding investors. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE She was sentenced in November 2022 to 11 years and three months in federal prison. "You Can See Everything" examined Holmes' efforts to reclaim control of her public image after the spectacular collapse of Theranos, the blood-testing company she founded. As she prepared to begin her prison sentence, Holmes confronted the fallout from her fraud conviction, the intense scrutiny surrounding her personal life and the Hollywood portrayal of her downfall. The film offered a closer look at the disgraced entrepreneur's attempts to navigate life beyond the scandal that destroyed her reputation, while exploring the complicated divide between how Holmes viewed herself and how the public perceived her. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6aa5d75342cf4db928c6f NFL suspends Buffalo Bills safety CJ Gardner-Johnson after grotesque spitting incident te 2026-10-19T23:40:13.218Z NFL suspends Buffalo Bills safety CJ Gardner-Johnson after grotesque spitting incident The NFL announced on Monday that they have suspended Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for one game, without pay, after he spit at Las Vegas Raiders' Brock Bowers on Sunday. Officials ejected Gardner-Johnson for spitting at the Raiders tight end late in the second quarter. BILLS CORNERBACK DISMISSES EFTON CHISM'S MIRACULOUS ONE-HANDED TOUCHDOWN: 'PROBABLY WON'T HEAR FROM HIM AGAIN' Referees immediately flagged Gardner-Johnson for unsportsmanlike conduct and sent him to the lockers at Allegiant Stadium early. The penalty positioned the Raiders comfortably down the field before halftime, allowing Las Vegas to boot a field goal and tie the game going into the break. The Bills ultimately held on to win the game, 33-30. Following the game, Gardner-Johnson issued an apology on social media. NFL REFS HAVE SET ALL-TIME RECORD FOR FLAGS THIS SEASON, AND IT'S CHANGING THE OUTCOME OF GAMES "The gesture I made toward my opponent was inappropriate, unnecessary, and not a reflection of the respect I have for him or this game," Gardner-Johnson posted on his Instagram stories. "There is no excuse for my actions, and I take full accountability," the statement read in part. "No matter how emotional or intense the competition gets, I have to hold myself to a higher standard." Gardner-Johnson being a problem for his team is frankly nothing new. Just last season, Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was slapped with a $57,222 fine and stripped of a game check after spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during Week 1. THREE COWBOYS PLAYERS FINED MORE THAN $33,000 COMBINED AFTER SEASON-OPENING LOSS TO GIANTS Back in 2020, his own New Orleans Saints teammate Michael Thomas punched him during practice after Gardner-Johnson reportedly provoked him. Later that season, Chicago Bears receiver Javon Wims threw a right hook at him during a live game after Gardner-Johnson ripped Wims' mouthpiece off his helmet. The following year, another Bears receiver, Anthony Miller, was ejected for throwing a punch at Gardner-Johnson during a playoff game. Whether he is suiting up for the Saints, Eagles, Lions, or Bills, Gardner-Johnson's conduct remains exactly the same. He will now miss Buffalo's upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens simply because he could not act like an adult on the field. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6aa5c75342cf4db928c66 Calgary Opera removes singer waving Palestinian flag during opening night curtain call te 2026-10-19T23:40:12.017Z Calgary Opera removes singer waving Palestinian flag during opening night curtain call The Calgary Opera removed a cast member from its remaining performances of "Tosca" after he displayed a Palestinian flag during the opera's opening-night curtain call Friday. Bass-baritone singer Gabriel Sanchez-Ortega pulled out the flag during the curtain call following the opening-night performance. The opera company later released a statement calling Sanchez-Ortega's actions "unexpected and unauthorized," confirming that he would be replaced for the remaining performances. "Individual political protest contravenes not only company policy, but also our responsibility to create a more connected, caring, and civil society through shared artistic experience," the statement read, according to OperaWire. "We recognize that this moment may have affected the audience — as well as cast members, crew, orchestral musicians, and Jubilee staff — in different ways, and we regret any discomfort and distress it caused." AUSTRALIAN POLICE INVESTIGATING PRO-PALESTINIAN RALLY IN SYDNEY WHERE PROTESTORS CHANTED ‘GAS THE JEWS’ "We have addressed this matter directly with the cast member and reinforced our expectations with the cast and production team," the statement continued. "Our commitment is to provide a welcoming and respectful environment for our artists, audiences, and community. The role of Angelotti will be performed by another artist for the remaining performances. We thank everyone who joined us for opening night and look forward to welcoming audiences to the remaining performances of ‘Tosca.'" Sanchez-Ortega, who posted a video of himself holding the flag on Instagram, released a statement saying he has "no regret" over his actions and claimed that Calgary Opera was faced with "financial threats" over the move. "I have been informed that I have been removed from further performances of ‘Tosca’ with the Calgary Opera following my display of the Palestinian flag during curtain call. I have no regret," he said.  "This is the state of cultural institutions in Canada," Sanchez-Ortega wrote on social media. "I was informed that financial threats had been made against Calgary Opera. I hold no resentment. After the theatre, (political or otherwise) we all have to go home, and look at ourselves in the mirror. It was my honor to play the role of Angelotti, an escaped political prisoner."  MACKLEMORE DOUBLES DOWN AFTER GETTING KICKED OFF ED SHEERAN TOUR AFTER PRO-PALESTINE STANCE In a statement to Fox News Digital, Calgary Opera declined to comment on "personnel matters" but added that all forms of personal protest, regardless of the political symbol, are prohibited on stage. "Calgary Opera prohibits personal protest on our stages and at our events," it said. "The display of any protest symbol or action would result in similar consequences. We have reiterated this prohibition to all artists and staff, and will continue to apply it universally in response to all cases of unauthorized protest, regardless of the symbol or action that protest takes."  "With respect to the cast member in question, he did not appear in yesterday’s performance of Tosca, and will not appear in the October 24, 2026, closing performance," the statement added. "Beyond that, Calgary Opera does not comment on personnel matters." GORILLAZ FRONTMAN DAMON ALBARN HOLDS UP PALESTINIAN FLAG DURING SHOW AFTER MACKLEMORE TOUR REMOVAL Several entertainers have displayed the Palestinian display in protest of Israel's actions in Gaza since 2023, including performers from Gorillaz and Imagine Dragons. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6aa5a75342cf4db928c5d Lung cancer can grow silently for years, here’s who qualifies for screening te 2026-10-19T23:40:10.733Z Lung cancer can grow silently for years, here’s who qualifies for screening Cancer can strike at any age, often without symptoms. For many cancers, routine screening remains the best way to detect the disease early and reduce the risk of death. For lung cancer, screening guidelines can vary, as the disease doesn’t always show obvious signals and can occur in both smokers and never-smokers. Daniel J. Boffa, M.D., chair of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and a thoracic surgeon at Yale University, noted that lung cancer screening is "one of the most powerful ways" to boost survival. POPE LEO'S LUNG TUMOR RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT CANCER RISK FOR NONSMOKERS "It reduces the chance of people dying of lung cancer by 20%," he told Fox News Digital. The share of Americans who are eligible for screening but don’t comply translates to "tens of thousands of preventable deaths every year," according to Boffa. "I'm hoping that within four or five years, a screening CT scan will only be confirmatory after they have a positive blood test done at your doctor's office," he added. That approach could make screening easier and potentially help detect more lung cancers, according to the doctor. In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Lary Robinson, M.D., an oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, noted that in most cases, early-stage lung cancer will not come with any symptoms. In those who do have symptoms, however, the most common are related to the lungs, including a persistent cough, shortness of breath or coughing up blood. DOCTORS PUSH NEW BLOOD TESTS FOR COLON CANCER AS CASES SURGE IN YOUNGER ADULTS Unexplained weight loss can result from any form of cancer, according to the oncologist. Neurological symptoms, like persistent headaches, may also warrant seeing a doctor. Current lung cancer screening guidelines recommend an annual low-dose CT scan for people between the ages of 50 and 80 who currently smoke or have a history of smoking or have at least a 20 pack-year history of smoking, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Before making the decision to get screened, individuals should speak with their healthcare providers about the purpose of the screening and how it’s done, as well as the benefits, limits and possible harms, ACS advised. Those who still smoke should be counseled about quitting and offered interventions and resources to help. Individuals with serious health problems that will "likely limit" their lifespan should not be screened, according to ACS, as well as those who won’t be able to get treatment if lung cancer is detected. NEVER SMOKED A CIGARETTE? YOU COULD STILL BE AT HIGHER RISK FOR LUNG CANCER Although one out of seven lung cancers will affect someone who has never smoked, there is currently not a set screening guideline for never-smokers. Finding individuals who would benefit from screening is an "intense area of research," according to Boffa. For now, people with a direct family history of lung cancer without smoking should consider annual screenings, as should higher-risk demographics like Asian women. "I would anticipate that in the next year or two, we will have better guidance for people who are at risk for lung cancer, but never smoked," Boffa predicted. Boffa noted that advances in lung cancer treatment have improved survival, even at advanced stages, so screening should not be viewed as a pathway to a terminal diagnosis. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "People are really reluctant to be diagnosed with lung cancer because it does carry a stigma," Boffa said. "For years, there was a reputation that it was a terminal diagnosis. It's just been amazing what research has done for lung cancer." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Most screenings detect a lung nodule or other abnormality, which is more often an infection, scar or inflammation than a tumor, he said. In about one-third of patients, lung cancer screenings also detect unrelated health issues, including the hardening of heart arteries or a nodule in another part of the body. "The reality is over 99% of nodules are actually benign," Boffa said. "And so, you need to have a conversation about what you are going to do with that information." "I think having that conversation ahead of time is really important so that expectations are set – it's not uncommon to find something. Most of the time, it's not something that's going to affect how long you live." The doctor noted that the CT scan only takes a couple of minutes to perform and does not take place in an enclosed space like an MRI. "People who get claustrophobic usually don't have a hard time with lung cancer screening," Boffa said. "And it usually takes a few days to get a report back." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ For those who are over 50 with a history of smoking, Boffa reiterated that getting screened is "one of the most powerful things you can do to reduce your chances of having your life shortened by lung cancer." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6aa5975342cf4db928c54 Python hunters snag Puerto Rico's largest reticulated python on record after it was spotted strangling pet cat te 2026-10-19T23:40:09.338Z Python hunters snag Puerto Rico's largest reticulated python on record after it was spotted strangling pet cat A professional python hunter who doubles as a professional alligator wrestler, according to his Instagram bio, helped catch "the longest live captured reticulated python ever caught in Puerto Rico." Working with Proyectos Retic, a group of python hunters in Puerto Rico who collect data and specimens about the reticulated python, Snakeaholic aka Kevin Pavlidis helped snag a reticulated python that measured 18' 4" long. This gigantic snake was held up by eight people standing shoulder-to-shoulder to show just how big of a snake they're dealing with. They tracked it down after it was "spotted strangling a pet cat behind a house." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS There was no mention of whether the pet cat survived the ordeal or not. These hunters had a snake to catch. But as you can clearly see, that thing can easily take down more than a pet cat. The reticulated python is an invasive species in Puerto Rico, much like the Burmese pythons are, in Snakeaholic's home state of Florida. EVA SHOCKEY SAYS SHE RECEIVED 'THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS' OF DEATH THREATS FROM ANTI-HUNTING ACTIVISTS "It took all my tracking skills and 20 minutes of searching to find this snake down in the jungle," Snakeaholic wrote about tracking down the snake after it was chased down a mountain away from the cat it was strangling. "Removing this invasive apex predator is one more step towards restoring the delicate balance of the ecosystem out here in Puerto Rico and I am proud to be a part of this incredible conservation work!" THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Running around snatching pythons out of the jungle isn't my idea of fun, but someone has to do it. A giant species of snake like this can take over an ecosystem, as Snakeaholic points out. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "As incredible as these snakes are, they are an unbelievably large threat to the delicate ecosystem of Puerto Rico," he added in another post about this monstrous snake. SON OF FLORIDA ALLIGATOR ATTACK VICTIM SAYS TOURISTS AND TIKTOKERS ARE EMBOLDENING THE GATORS "It's not the snake's fault, this is yet another human error of introducing a non-native animal and @proyectoreticpr and I are doing our best to fix the problem other people created." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6aa5675342cf4db928c34 Bend Residents Want Accountability. Oregon’s Gun Laws Make It Hard. te 2026-10-19T23:40:06.127Z Bend Residents Want Accountability. Oregon’s Gun Laws Make It Hard. After a school shooting in which the 16-year-old attacker died, there are few ways to pin official blame. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6aa5475342cf4db928c07 Nscale and Anthropic are reportedly in talks for yet another $45 billion compute deal te 2026-10-19T23:40:04.064Z Nscale and Anthropic are reportedly in talks for yet another $45 billion compute deal In August, Nscale and Anthropic announced a $45 billion compute deal. The two companies are reportedly discussing yet another deal of the same magnitude. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6a7fe75342cf4db928b9f Latino Support for GOP's Byron Donalds in Doubt for Florida Governor's Race te 2026-10-19T23:30:06.473Z Latino Support for GOP's Byron Donalds in Doubt for Florida Governor's Race Democrats are hoping to make the race more competitive after Trump won the state in 2024 due to significant gains among Latinos. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6a5a775342cf4db928b27 Former MLB GM Proposes Massive Offseason Trade for Dodgers After Playoff Exit te 2026-10-19T23:20:07.077Z Former MLB GM Proposes Massive Offseason Trade for Dodgers After Playoff Exit Jim Bowden believes the Los Angeles Dodgers should acquire two young star position players after their NLCS elimination. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6a5a575342cf4db928b1e Hornets Make $209 Million Decision on Brandon Miller's Future te 2026-10-19T23:20:05.447Z Hornets Make $209 Million Decision on Brandon Miller's Future The Charlotte Hornets agree to a five-year, $209 million extension with Brandon Miller following LaMelo Ball's departure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6a35b75342cf4db928af3 Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire to begin burns in Coconino County on Oct. 20 te 2026-10-19T23:10:19.666Z Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire to begin burns in Coconino County on Oct. 20 With the recent moisture across Arizona creating favorable conditions, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) announced it will begin prescribed fire work in Coconino County. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6a35a75342cf4db928aea NAU ROUNDUP: Gracie Heinle named Big Sky Golfer of the Week te 2026-10-19T23:10:18.366Z NAU ROUNDUP: Gracie Heinle named Big Sky Golfer of the Week A look at news and results from NAU, including Gracie Heinle earning her first career Big Sky Golfer of the Week honor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6a35975342cf4db928ae1 HCH Pet of the Week: Harvey te 2026-10-19T23:10:17.053Z HCH Pet of the Week: Harvey Meet Harvey, a 5-year-old, 30-pound sweetheart who believes life is better at a slower pace! This laid-back guy is happiest taking leisurely walks, relaxing on the porch, and cuddling up with his favorite humans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6a35775342cf4db928ad8 HCH Pet of the Week: Touchstone te 2026-10-19T23:10:15.386Z HCH Pet of the Week: Touchstone Meet Touchstone. He is 10 months old and has spent much of his life at the shelter. He is missing a time in life when critical stages of socialization should be developing. He needs to find a home now so… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6a35575342cf4db928ab1 Kansas man mapped rooftops near Trump speech site, threatened to shoot president: DOJ te 2026-10-19T23:10:13.109Z Kansas man mapped rooftops near Trump speech site, threatened to shoot president: DOJ A Kansas man allegedly vowed to shoot President Donald Trump and claimed he had already mapped rooftops near his upcoming speech, triggering a federal investigation that landed him in custody before the visit. Jaden J. Read, 24, of Clearwater, was charged Saturday with making threats against the president, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas. Authorities arrested him that same day, two days before Trump’s scheduled Monday visit to Wichita. The investigation began Oct. 15, when a Crime Stoppers tip alerted authorities to comments beneath a KAKE News Facebook article about the president’s trip, prosecutors said. THREE COLLEGE STUDENTS FACE FEDERAL CHARGES OVER ALLEGED THREATS AGAINST TRUMP AHEAD OF CAMPUS RALLY "Let’s shoot Trump honestly, where’s our shooter? I’m tired of living this money life," Read allegedly wrote. Prosecutors said he immediately followed with another comment claiming he had ammunition and threatening to kill the president. BUTLER MAN’S ONLINE RANTS TO KILL TRUMP END IN GUILTY PLEA AFTER FBI PROBE Investigators then found additional alleged threats beneath a separate Facebook article from KWCH 12 News about Trump’s visit. "Can we shoot him in Kansas please I will myself," Read allegedly posted. MAN ARRESTED AT TRUMP GOLF COURSE AHEAD OF PRESIDENT’S VISIT ALLEGEDLY HAD WEAPONS CACHE A minute later, prosecutors said, he claimed to know where Trump would speak and to have studied nearby rooftops. "IK where your speech will be. Already mapped out roofs around. Finna get kirked since yall couldn’t help him," the comment read, according to the U.S. attorney’s office. FLORIDA WRITE-IN CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE WILLIAM UPHAM ARRESTED AFTER SAYING TRUMP ‘MUST BE KILLED’ Read was taken into federal custody following his arrest in Clearwater. Prosecutors said he would remain there pending a detention hearing. "Political violence and threats of political violence will not be tolerated," U.S. Attorney Ryan A. Kriegshauser said in a statement Monday. "The first Amendment allows for robust disagreement but there are constraints. I caution people to stay within the bounds of constitutionally protected speech." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6a35375342cf4db928aa8 Veteran CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour announces exit from network, will go off the air next June te 2026-10-19T23:10:11.863Z Veteran CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour announces exit from network, will go off the air next June Veteran CNN International anchor Christiane Amanpour announced Monday she's leaving the network next summer after more than four decades at the network. "After more than 43 years at CNN, Christiane has decided that the time is right to begin a new chapter," CNN CEO Mark Thompson told staffers in a memo. "Early in 2027, she will scale back her CNN International show, ‘Amanpour,’ to once a week. The program will conclude in May, and she will leave CNN at the end of June." "Christiane has thought carefully about this decision, and she and I have been discussing it for some months. Like so many CNNers who will hear the news today, I’m very sorry to see her go, but I’ve come to accept that this is the right time for her, both personally and professionally," Thompson wrote. CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR POINTS TO 'HEMORRHAGING' AT CBS TO WARN OF DAVID ELLISON'S POTENTIAL TAKEOVER AT CNN Amanpour thanked her viewers and alluded to the "pressures" she and her CNN colleagues face during an on-air address. "Now, you know I've always been fiercely independent, and I will continue to be that for you for as long as I am here and beyond," Amanpour said. "That's especially important today as we face unprecedented pressures from all sides, political, financial and also from the rising dangers in the field. I'll always be rooting for CNN maintaining its history of independent journalism." "Remember: always be truthful, not neutral," she also said in a written statement. NEW CNN BOSS MARK THOMPSON SUPPORTIVE OF CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR AS LEFT-WING ANCHOR LAUNCHES WEEKEND SHOW The announcement came as a shock to CNN staffers. One called her CNN's "reigning titan." Another described themselves as a "Christiane loyalist" and called her "the heart and soul of this company," but admitted her stature in journalism can continue without CNN. "She has the power to chart her own course. Yes, she is synonymous with a brand, but she is also a bigger than the brand," the CNN staffer told Fox News Digital. While the 68-year-old journalist is revered among her CNN colleagues and members of the liberal media, she has her critics as well. As she referenced in her statement, Amanpour rejects the notion of neutrality when it comes to reporting, insisting the truth should remain the north star. "Both-siderism — on the one hand, on the other hand — is not always objectivity. It does not get you to the truth," Amanpour told graduates at the Columbia Journalism School in 2023. "Drawing false, moral or factual equivalence is neither objective or truthful. Objectivity is our golden rule. And it is in weighing all the sides and all the evidence hearing everyone reporting everything, but not rushing to equate them when there is no equating and look at the damage that that has done in the climate debate, in the political arena and in the field of battle." CNN'S CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR CALLS OUT BOSS CHRIS LICHT, OFFERS STUNNING REBUKE OF TRUMP TOWN HALL Her coverage of the Israel-Hamas war and her past commentary have also raised eyebrows. Amanpour claimed in October 2023, just weeks after the terrorist attack on Israel, "the rest of the world" agreed with Jordanian Queen Rania Al Abdullah's complaint that the Western world shows more support for Israel than the Palestinians. She also reported that third-party negotiators were trying to implement a "hostage release on both sides," implying Israel, too, is keeping civilian hostages and not just the Hamas terrorists. Earlier in the year, she was forced to apologize after she claimed the murder of an Israeli rabbi's family was the result of a "shootout."  In November 2020, she was condemned by the Israeli government and the Anti-Defamation League for comparing the Trump presidency to Kristallnacht, known as the "Night of Broken Glass" when Nazis terrorized Jews throughout Germany and Austria, resulting in at least 91 deaths and 7,500 Jewish businesses vandalized during the Holocaust. Amanpour walked back her comments following the intense backlash.  Amanpour's forthcoming exit from CNN marks the first major journalist set to leave the network under its new corporate ownership. Skydance CEO and Paramount owner David Ellison recently closed on his $111 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, merging two legacy Hollywood studios as well as several television networks including CNN and CBS under Skydance. While there's been no indication her decision was tied to Ellison's takeover of the network, Amanpour isn't shy to publicly challenge her bosses, most notably Thompson's predecessor Chris Licht, for airing the now-infamous Trump town hall in 2023. Earlier this year, Amanpour expressed concern about Ellison owning CNN over how he's handled CBS News since he bought Paramount and installed Bari Weiss as its editor-in-chief. "I’m concerned based on what’s happened to the other things that he’s taken over already, like CBS News, right?" Amanpour said in May. "I mean, do I have to list what’s happening there? I mean, hemorrhaging viewers, probably hemorrhaging money, this ideological realignment of CBS and the destruction, potentially, of ‘60 Minutes.’" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6a35175342cf4db928a76 Cowboys EVP Shares How Safe Brian Schottenheimer's Job Is te 2026-10-19T23:10:09.281Z Cowboys EVP Shares How Safe Brian Schottenheimer's Job Is The Cowboys lost 23-13 to the Packers on Sunday night, prompting fans to question if the team would make a coaching change. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6a34f75342cf4db928a6d Paul George Makes Emotional Admission About Joining Boston Celtics te 2026-10-19T23:10:07.631Z Paul George Makes Emotional Admission About Joining Boston Celtics Paul George opens up about rediscovering his passion for basketball after joining the Celtics following 2 seasons in Philadelphia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6a34b75342cf4db928a52 GreenLatinos summit brings climate advocates to Tucson te 2026-10-19T23:10:03.741Z GreenLatinos summit brings climate advocates to Tucson Environmental advocates from across the country will gather in Tucson in November to plan what comes next for Latino and Indigenous communities facing extreme heat and water shortages. GreenLatinos, a national environmental organization, launched its Arizona program in February, adding to existing state chapters in New Mexico, California, Colorado and Illinois, in response to the state’s large Latino population and its ongoing work adapting to severe weather patterns exacerbated by climate change. The group’s national summit next month will focus on climate resilience, coalition building and post-election strategy. Organizers say Tucson is a good place to learn from longtime community leaders and share the region’s conservation strategies with the rest of the country. GreenLatinos Communications Director Edder Diaz-Martinez said local integration has been central to the organization’s approach in Arizona. Ahead of the launch of its Arizona program, GreenLatinos consulted with frontline community members, tribal leaders and borderlands advocates to learn background and context about local issues, including the environmental impacts of border infrastructure. “Tucson is just a natural place where so much is happening on different subjects that we want to talk about,” said GreenLatinos’ Fabiola Bedoya. “The Sonoran Desert, extreme heat issues, water issues, the big conservation movement out here and clean energy efforts. Those aren’t abstract things. They’re something we deal with on a daily basis.” Your membership pays emerging journalists to cover Southern Arizona the way it deserves. GreenLatinos partnered with local advocacy group Chispa Arizona after the Arizona program’s launch, hosting an open-door event at Chispa’s office that brought together regional environmental advocates, Latino community organizers, tribal representatives and government officials from the offices of Gov. Katie Hobbs, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Arizona’s congressional delegation. “We wanted to make sure that folks were included,” Diaz-Martinez said, noting that local advocates and leaders will be featured as key speakers throughout the November summit. In addition to networking, the summit will feature sessions centered on pressing Southwestern challenges, including water equity, Indigenous-led conservation efforts such as the protection of Oak Flat, and borderlands militarization. “There’s so many challenges, but the leadership of Arizona communities really matters to everyone nationally,” Bedoya said. “These are front and center issues that we deal with on a daily basis, and we want to amplify what’s already happening in Arizona.” Beyond policy discussions, the summit will address practical organizational resourcing and administrative preparedness. Programming will guide grassroots groups on securing philanthropy and grant funding and on maintaining administrative compliance to ensure long-term stability. “We want to make sure that we are educating community organizations on the ground to be prepared,” Diaz-Martinez said, stressing the importance of a solid infrastructure for sustaining community-led efforts regardless of shifting political landscapes. The summit’s timing, one week after the midterm elections, adds significant weight to the event. Organizers plan to use the gathering to assess political outcomes and coordinate environmental justice priorities moving forward. “With everything that the Latino community is dealing with, it’s important to come together in ways that we can utilize each other’s work and know that we’re not in the fight alone,” Bedoya said. “It’s a critical time with midterms coming up, and that can mean changes in leadership. So we want to come together right after to see where we go next.” The event aims to bridge local frontline activism with national advocacy while offering visiting attendees a firsthand look at Southern Arizona’s climate initiatives. “Our goal is to share the stories of the people doing work here on the ground,” Bedoya said. “We want people to experience that firsthand and form their own opinions so they carry a better understanding of our community back across the nation.” The GreenLatinos National Summit will take place Nov. 10 through 13 at Casino del Sol. Registration details and full event schedules are available through the conference website. Isabel Vidrio is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact her at  vidrioi@arizona.edu. 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/6ad6a10275342cf4db928a1a Cause of death released for 3 who perished at Burning Man festival in Nevada te 2026-10-19T23:00:18.166Z Cause of death released for 3 who perished at Burning Man festival in Nevada Officials have disclosed the causes of death for three festivalgoers at this year's Burning Man event in Nevada, weeks after the annual gathering was rocked by multiple fatalities. The causes of death ranged from cardiovascular disease to drug toxicity, according to local outlet KOLO 8 News, citing information from the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office. Burning Man, held annually in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, ran from Aug. 30 through Sept. 7 this year, with all three deaths occurring during the festival. MISSING 72-YEAR-OLD HIKER FOUND ALIVE DAYS AFTER FRIGHTENING 100-FOOT FALL LEFT HER BADLY INJURED One man, 62, of Santa Monica, California, was pronounced dead at the festival's Rampart Medical Center on Sept. 3 after suddenly collapsing, KOLO 8 reported. His cause of death was determined to be hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Another man, 51, of Truckee, California, died in an ambulance on Sept. 4 after experiencing chest pain at the festival.  GRIZZLY BEAR MAULS HIKER, DRAGS HIM DOZENS OF FEET ON GLACIER NATIONAL PARK TRAIL His death was linked to methamphetamine and MDMA toxicity, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, with chronic methamphetamine use also contributing, the same outlet said. A third man, age 60, of Yuma, Arizona, was found dead in his vehicle. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER He was later determined to have died from cocaine and methamphetamine toxicity, with cardiovascular disease contributing, according to KOLO 8. Fox News Digital reached out to the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office for additional information. The festival draws tens of thousands of participants who gather to build a temporary city known as Black Rock City. The festival emphasizes communal effort, self-reliance and self-expression, according to the organization.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS The event culminates in the burning of a massive wooden effigy known as "the Man." In a statement earlier in September, Burning Man organizers expressed condolences to the families of those who died and said the three deaths initially appeared to be from natural causes. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "The deaths of three Burning Man participants in 2026 all appear to be from natural causes, but we defer to the medical examiner for official determinations," the organization said. "We encourage and ask that people focus on the contributions of the individuals lost and avoid speculation about the circumstances of their passing out of respect for the participants and their families." Fox News Digital reached out to Burning Man for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6a0fe75342cf4db9289ea List of Republicans Breaking With Trump on Russia Sanctions Waiver te 2026-10-19T23:00:14.021Z List of Republicans Breaking With Trump on Russia Sanctions Waiver More Republicans are breaking with Trump on the Russia sanctions waiver, urging continued pressure over the war in Ukraine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6a0fc75342cf4db9289e1 Texas Gets Devastating Colin Simmons Injury Update Before Ole Miss te 2026-10-19T23:00:12.257Z Texas Gets Devastating Colin Simmons Injury Update Before Ole Miss Texas star Colin Simmons is expected to miss multiple weeks with a high-ankle sprain ahead of Saturday's Ole Miss matchup. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6a0f975342cf4db9289d8 Yankees Make Big Aaron Boone Decision After Embarrassing Postseason Exit te 2026-10-19T23:00:09.894Z Yankees Make Big Aaron Boone Decision After Embarrassing Postseason Exit The New York Yankees are bringing back Aaron Boone as their manager after their embarrassing playoff exit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6a0f775342cf4db9289cf Florida Makes History as Preseason College Basketball Rankings Revealed te 2026-10-19T23:00:07.332Z Florida Makes History as Preseason College Basketball Rankings Revealed Florida tops the 2026-27 preseason AP Top 25 for the first time since 2006, ahead of Duke, Illinois and UConn. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad69ea675342cf4db928985 New Orleans Saints arrive in France with safety top of mind ahead of NFL's first Paris game te 2026-10-19T22:50:14.204Z New Orleans Saints arrive in France with safety top of mind ahead of NFL's first Paris game The picture of the New Orleans Saints arriving in France on Monday and rolling through the streets of Paris amid looting and fires is not an accurate portrayal of what happened. There was none of that drama on the teams' first day in the country. The Saints arrived at Charles de Gaulle Airport and are staying on the verdant outskirts of Versailles, about 12–15 miles and 40 minutes from central Paris. But the events that have caused turmoil in Paris and other towns around the country are indeed on the minds of coaches, players, and staff as they prepare to play the NFL's first game in France on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. NFL MONITORS FRANCE STREET VIOLENCE BEFORE SAINTS-STEELERS GAME NEAR PARIS WITH A MAJOR DECISION LOOMING The Saints got a chance to walk around the vicinity of Stade de France in Saint-Denis upon arriving, according to coach Kellen Moore. They're scheduled to go back on Saturday for a walk-through inside the facility. Moore said there are no planned team-bonding events to tour Paris or any other area. But neither have players been told to abstain from having dinner together or taking in some local fare. All of that comes with an understanding: Stay alert and safe. "Us as outsiders," tight end Juwan Johnson told NOLA.com, "we just want to be as safe as possible." TOP TOURIST DESTINATION IN THE WORLD SHUTS DOWN AMID VIOLENT PROTESTS LIMOGES TOWN HALL 'LARGELY LOST' AFTER FAR-LEFT RIOTERS SET HISTORIC BUILDING ON FIRE AMID FRENCH UNREST Johnson said that even though his wife is on the trip, as are the families of many players and staff, she is still "very undecided" about attending Sunday's game. Safety Justin Reid said he plans to take in a soccer game on his day off Tuesday between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes in the southwest section of Paris. Other players also showed interest in attending. But, again, it all comes with the requirement that everyone keeps their head on the proverbial swivel. "It’ll just be, 'keep it low-key, keep it fun,' do things as a group, do things as a team," Reid said. "And above all else, stay out of the mix and don’t find any way to be a distraction to what our ultimate goal here is ... "We want to enjoy being in Paris and seeing things, but I don’t think many of us are very interested in getting into the mix that deeply." Moore seems confident that will be the case. "Our guys are smart," the coach told reporters on a Monday Zoom call. "They understand, you know, this is a still a business trip ..." The Saints as an organization have shown no compunction about being on this trip. When the NFL released a statement about moving ahead with the game as scheduled, the Saints concurred. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! But, the statement from Saints senior vice president of communications Greg Bensel also makes the point that the team has stayed in the loop about security. "We concur with the NFL's statement and are planning to play the game," Bensel said in a statement provided to OutKick and Fox News Digital. "In addition to working closely with the NFL, we have also maintained daily security updates with our security partners in France. "Members of our football operations staff and internal security team have been on the ground in France for the past few days and there has been no disruption or impact at any of our team sites." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad69ea375342cf4db928966 U.N.C. Strikes Trump Deal to Keep Federal Funding te 2026-10-19T22:50:11.260Z U.N.C. Strikes Trump Deal to Keep Federal Funding The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will not pay any financial penalties but agreed to abide by the Trump administration’s views on diversity and other matters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad69ea175342cf4db92894c Packers HC Matt LaFleur Gives Update on Josh Jacobs' Status for Lions Matchup te 2026-10-19T22:50:09.754Z Packers HC Matt LaFleur Gives Update on Josh Jacobs' Status for Lions Matchup Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur provided an update on running back Josh Jacobs before Sunday's Week 7 matchup. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad69ea075342cf4db928943 Daniel Jones Signing Deemed Big Offseason Mistake After Colts' Week 6 Loss te 2026-10-19T22:50:08.197Z Daniel Jones Signing Deemed Big Offseason Mistake After Colts' Week 6 Loss An ESPN insider called the Daniel Jones extension a mistake after the Indianapolis Colts lost to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad69e9e75342cf4db92893a How Trump's Education Department Changes Affect Campus Sexual Assault Cases te 2026-10-19T22:50:06.384Z How Trump's Education Department Changes Affect Campus Sexual Assault Cases Some are looking to Title IX for understanding on what colleges are required to do when handling sexual assault cases. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad69e9c75342cf4db928922 Embedded AI evaluators won’t be an easy solution, Hugging Face’s policy chief says te 2026-10-19T22:50:04.097Z Embedded AI evaluators won’t be an easy solution, Hugging Face’s policy chief says AI labs have staked their reputations on model benchmarking — the supposedly neutral and accurate system of evaluations that are designed to measure whether one AI product is better than another. However, the methods behind these evaluations are complicated and still maturing, said Irene Solaiman, H Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad69c4a75342cf4db9288fc With 2 weeks until midterms, analysts say Dems still on track to win US House majority te 2026-10-19T22:40:10.257Z With 2 weeks until midterms, analysts say Dems still on track to win US House majority The U.S. Capitol on the evening of Sept. 30, 2025. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) Democrats have used President Donald Trump’s unpopularity to expand the midterm map, and analysts project the party carries momentum heading into the final two weeks of the election cycle, even as Democrats are expected to flip fewer U.S. House seats than wave elections this century. The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter predicts Democrats will gain a net of 10 to 20 House seats in the Nov. 3 elections, Erin Covey, the top House analyst at CPR, said Monday during a panel discussion hosted by the Brookings Institution.  The party needs to pick up just three seats to gain control next year. The Senate is closer to a pure toss-up, with the likely range of Democratic pickups between two and six seats, experts believe. A net gain of four would give Democrats a majority in that chamber. (Getty Images) The landscape is more favorable for Democrats at the end of the 2026 cycle than many people expected at the outset. Trump’s dismal approval ratings, especially on the economy and the war in Iran, appear to outweigh Republicans’ advantages in the Senate map and outside spending. That has put Democrats on offense, pushing the battleground map further into traditionally GOP states and districts. “It’s still not clear exactly how deep into the map Democrats can play,” Covey said. “They have fewer resources to invest in some of these reach seats. But regardless of how far they can expand the map, I think they are going to be in a very good position to win the House, and the Senate perhaps as well.” The president’s party almost always loses House seats in midterms as its base voters are less motivated to turn out and those without strong partisan allegiances tend to opt to balance out the president’s power. That happens “even when the president’s popular, even when there’s a good economy,” Christopher Warshaw, a professor at Georgetown University’s school of public policy, said on the Brookings panel. “And today the president, of course, is unpopular, and we have a relatively poor economy.” Promises not kept Driving Trump’s unpopularity is the administration’s failure to rein in inflation and to stay out of foreign wars, which was core to his appeal in the 2024 election, William Galston, a senior fellow in Brookings’ governance studies program, said.  Galston was also an official in President Bill Clinton’s White House and has staffed Democratic presidential campaigns. Trump also blew a public-opinion advantage on immigration with an aggressive crackdown in the country’s interior that resulted in shooting deaths of U.S. citizens by federal agents, overshadowing his administration’s success at limiting illegal immigration at the southern border, Galston said. “Trump has not done what he said he was going to do, that is, focus relentlessly on prices and bring them down,” Galston said. “He has done what he said he wouldn’t do, and that is start yet another difficult war in the Middle East … and third, he has taken what should have been his big winning issue, namely immigration, and turned it into a jump ball.” President Donald Trump holds up an executive order he just signed waiving federal taxes on red-dyed diesel during a 2026 midterms rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, on Oct. 5, 2026, at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds with thousands in attendance. (Photo by Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) As a result, the president’s approval rating is at record lows, with a Reuters/Ipsos poll Monday showing only 31% of voters approve of his job as president. His record on the economy is generally viewed even more unfavorably, often polling in the 20s, Galston said. “Other than core MAGA supporters, it is very difficult to find any appreciable pool of voters who think that the president has done a good job managing inflation, high prices, affordability,” Galston said. Some regions, particularly rural areas, have been especially hard hit by Trump’s economic policies. That has put House districts in Iowa, southern Minnesota, Upstate New York and South Texas that had trended toward Republicans in recent decades back in play for Democrats, Covey said. House elections: wave or ripple? Still, even the upper limits of Democrats’ House gains would be well short of what both parties have seen in recent midterm elections.  Democrats gained 41 seats in Trump’s first midterm in 2018 and Republicans gained 63 seats in President Barack Obama’s first midterm in 2010. And in 2006, Democrats capitalized on an unpopular Middle East war to net 31 seats during George W. Bush’s presidency. U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the possible future speaker of the U.S. House, speaks at the Detroit NAACP Fight For Freedom Fund Dinner in Detroit, Michigan, on April 26, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) In part that’s due to Democrats’ “higher floor” this year, Covey said in an interview. Because they’ll enter Election Day with 214 of the chamber’s 435 seats, plus a vacancy in a reliably blue Florida district, they have less far to go to gain a majority and also less potential to expand. To reach the same 235-seat size Democrats had after the 2018 elections, they need to gain half as many, Covey said. Fewer competitive House districts, after redistricting and geographic sorting, also factor into potential gains, she said. Long-term effects of redistricting Starting with Texas Republicans in August 2025, state leaders redrew several House districts this cycle in rare mid-decade redistricting. In a neutral year, the redistricting arms race should have netted Republicans between eight and 10 House seats, Warshaw said. But this year, the GOP will likely gain around three seats from redistricting, Covey said. “That is not a lot,” she said. “There is a world in which the environment is so bad for them that they don’t net any at all, and that’s because the bulk of these districts that were redrawn were redrawn under the assessment, I think, that it would be a better or at least less terrible political environment for Republicans than what has panned out.” That environment will shift in the next two election cycles, while the district lines are less likely to move. Democrats are likely to have trouble keeping those seats past this cycle, Covey and Warshaw said. “In a midterm environment in 2026, that’s not going to stop Democrats from taking control of the House,” Warshaw said. “But in 2028 or 2030, I think the mid-decade redistrictings will have a much more important impact.” Spending gap greatest in Senate races Spending by super PACs and other outside groups has heavily favored Republicans this cycle, though individual Democratic candidates have often outraised their Republican counterparts. The spending in House races is relatively even, Covey said, but Republican groups have poured money into competitive Senate races. That may indicate the GOP campaign groups view the Senate majority as still up for grabs, and concede the House is likely to flip. “Republicans came into this cycle with a massive spending advantage on the super PAC side,” she said. “What has happened is that Republicans have definitely used that spending advantage in the Senate races to try to attempt to shore up their majority there, even as they largely concede that the House is probably gone at this point.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad69c4875342cf4db9288db Matthew McConaughey divides fans over independent voting plea ahead of midterms te 2026-10-19T22:40:08.515Z Matthew McConaughey divides fans over independent voting plea ahead of midterms Matthew McConaughey's call to rethink America's two-party political system has sparked a heated debate on social media, with some critics accusing the Oscar-winning actor of promoting a "privileged perspective" ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. On Sunday, McConaughey took to social media and challenged the long-held notion that voting for an independent candidate is a wasted vote, arguing that just a handful of independent lawmakers could dramatically shift the balance of power in Washington. "They've been telling us for years that an independent vote is a wasted vote," McConaughey said in a video shared on Instagram. "Well, a great question for our times is, has that unwasted vote been working out for you?" MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY HINTS AT POLITICAL AMBITIONS AFTER MEETING WITH POPE LEO XIV IN VATICAN CITY While the actor insisted he was not endorsing a particular candidate or political party, his message quickly drew criticism from social media users who questioned the timing of his remarks and warned against encouraging independent voting ahead of November's elections. "This message is so irresponsible right now. Do the math. Willie Nelson would not be impressed," one user commented. Another accused the Hollywood star of being out of touch with the challenges facing everyday Americans. "I understand that you're in a tax bracket where government decisions don't affect you like it does majority of constituents, but this isn't the time my guy," the user wrote. "Our government is doing their damnest to silence the lower and middle classes. These are incredibly dangerous times and we've got to get this administration OUT." A third critic slammed McConaughey's message as "ridiculous," arguing that his celebrity status and financial security bar him from facing the consequences of political decisions. "This is a ridiculous, privileged perspective from someone with nothing to lose either way," the commenter wrote. "Both sides absolutely have faults but one is dragging us deeper into cruel chaos, a broken economy, abducting our neighbors off the street, enforcing violence on its own citizens, stripping women of rights, trying actively to take away this vote you're encouraging people to utilize," the user continued. "If you're gonna hop on instagram with your quick hot take this close to a crucial election period, at least say something substantive and try to stand on the correct side." Despite the backlash, others rushed to McConaughey's defense, praising the actor for challenging political divisions and encouraging Americans to consider alternatives to the two major parties. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "The comments tell the whole story and prove his point to a T," one supporter wrote. "Politicization has warped our minds away from common sense and consistent, integrity based, civic duty or political participation." LEE CARTER: WHY I BELIEVE COLLAPSING TRUST, NOT IDEOLOGY, IS RESHAPING AMERICAN POLITICS Another simply declared, "McConaughey for prez." "The problem is that you make too much sense," a third supporter commented. "The majority of people commenting are the ones that wouldn't stand with us in the middle anyway." In his video, McConaughey argued that independent voters deserve a greater voice in Washington, pointing to the growing number of Americans who identify as politically independent. "The number one political identity in America today is not Republican. It is not Democrat. It is independent," he said. "More of us than either party. So independents belong in the fight. Not as a protest, not as a spoiler, but as a real and potential winner on the ballot and considered seriously by us." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The "Dallas Buyers Club" star went on to argue that electing even a small number of lawmakers who refuse to align themselves with either major party could force Republicans and Democrats to negotiate more frequently. "Here's the math that the parties pray you never do," he said, arguing that three to five independent lawmakers could become decisive votes in a closely divided Congress. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Nothing passes without them," he said. "Every bill has to come through the middle, which means both parties would finally have to compete for the middle. Most of us." However, the actor emphasized that his message was not an endorsement of the organization or any political candidate. "I am not here today to endorse a candidate or a party," he said. "I am here endorsing two things. Fairness and reality." As the midterm elections approach, McConaughey encouraged Americans to research the candidates on their ballots and consider whether independent contenders reflect their values. "America's brand was never R or D," he concluded. "It's independent. Enjoy yours. Just keep living." A representative for McConaughey did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad69c4575342cf4db9288a9 Trump Threatens California Election Officials With Jail. Could It Happen? te 2026-10-19T22:40:05.475Z Trump Threatens California Election Officials With Jail. Could It Happen? Trump says California election officials could face jail. Legal experts explain what prosecutors must prove. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad699f875342cf4db928858 Rams lose Davante Adams for 6-10 weeks after receiver ruptures his hamstring, adding to team's injury woes te 2026-10-19T22:30:16.663Z Rams lose Davante Adams for 6-10 weeks after receiver ruptures his hamstring, adding to team's injury woes If 2-4 wasn’t a bad enough start for the Los Angeles Rams, they are about to be without one of their top players for a while. Wide receiver Davante Adams will be out 6–10 weeks after rupturing his hamstring, head coach Sean McVay revealed following the shocking 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. It was on the final drive for the Rams that it appeared Adams suffered the injury. The Rams were near the goal line where Adams pulled up during his route and hopped out the back of the end zone. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE He eventually limped off the field, and it wasn’t at all what the Rams wanted to see with their 33-year-old receiver, whom Matthew Stafford loves in the red zone since he joined them this past season. While Adams was able to get off the field on his own power, further testing after the game showed just how serious of an injury it is for the veteran. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It’s also quite serious for a Rams team to lose their leading receiver who plays such a vital role on offense, especially when Puka Nacua didn’t start the season on time due to his own injury. Through six games, Adams had 480 yards through the air and four touchdowns. Hamstring injuries for receivers can be tricky, as we look ahead to when Adams could potentially return. The timetable McVay gave proves just how delicate they can be, with the earliest return date sometime in December. If it goes a full 10 weeks, Adams would only be available for the remaining two regular-season games. It’s safe to say Adams will be placed on the injured reserve, and he isn’t the only Rams player heading there after Sunday’s loss. Kicker Blake Grupe, whom the Rams added leading up to Week 6 following the struggles of Harrison Mevis, is out for the season with a knee injury after he attempted a tackle early in Sunday’s game. Defensive tackle Poona Ford is also out for the year with a tricep injury, while fellow tackle Kobie Turner is heading to the IR with a groin injury. Before the season began, there were talks of a "super team" developing in Los Angeles due to the Myles Garrett trade among other additions, while Stafford was coming off an MVP season at quarterback. Now, with Garrett still dealing with a knee ailment in his own right, the Rams have been banged up with key players not just being down for a week or two, but prolonged recoveries. This isn’t at all what McVay and the Rams expected when the season began, but they’ll be forced to weather the storm in hopes they can get back to consistent winning. In the meantime, at receiver, the Rams will have to lean on Nacua, while players like Jordan Whittington and Konata Mumpfield may see increased roles with Adams out. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad699f575342cf4db928828 Texans Announce Massive Tank Dell News Before Giants Game te 2026-10-19T22:30:13.379Z Texans Announce Massive Tank Dell News Before Giants Game The Houston Texans are getting wide receiver Tank Dell back in their lineup for the first time since December 2024. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad699f375342cf4db92881f Rams Announce Brutal Davante Adams News After Bad Cardinals Loss te 2026-10-19T22:30:11.702Z Rams Announce Brutal Davante Adams News After Bad Cardinals Loss The Los Angeles Rams are going to be without star wide receiver Davante Adams for the next six to ten weeks due to injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad699f175342cf4db928816 Map Shows Republican Chances of Losing Senate Two Weeks Before Midterms te 2026-10-19T22:30:09.868Z Map Shows Republican Chances of Losing Senate Two Weeks Before Midterms Ratings and forecasts point the same way: Republicans are at greater risk of losing the Senate than at any point this cycle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad699ee75342cf4db9287fd South Tucson tenants seek deadline on housing probe te 2026-10-19T22:30:06.616Z South Tucson tenants seek deadline on housing probe South Tucson public housing tenants asked the city council earlier this month for a firm deadline on an investigation into the housing authority, saying they have dealt with mold, no air conditioning and a broken elevator. Leaders from the South Tucson Tenants Union and community members living in units managed by the South Tucson Housing Authority shared their concerns during the city council’s Oct. 6 meeting, after initially raising them during an Aug. 25 special meeting. Marisol Winfrey Herrera, an organizer with the tenants union, told council members that City Manager Veronica Moreno has not fulfilled a public records request for the housing authority’s finances, hiring grievance information and employee code of conduct. “We are just demanding more transparency about whatever administrative investigation is being carried out,” Winfrey Herrera said, requesting a hard deadline for the investigation and a conclusion to residents’ ongoing grievances. Winfrey Herrera also questioned how the investigation is being conducted. “Who is asking the questions? What questions are they asked? Who is being asked any questions, and in what environment?” Winfrey Herrera asked. “The statements that tenants have given in public spaces with limited time does not constitute a full and thorough questioning of what they have experienced.” Juana Miranda, a housing authority tenant, said tenants felt pressured to sign a petition supporting Housing Director Irma Gonzalez that had been circulating around the complex. “A person I know was not in favor but signed (the petition) anyway, because since he was paying his rent that day, he didn’t know if he was going to receive retaliation as a result,” Miranda told council members in Spanish. “He felt obligated.” However, not all tenants share those concerns. Stay informed without the overload. Marisol Winfrey Herrera, center, stands with tenants sharing their experiences living at the South Tucson Housing Authority during the city council's Sept. 29 meeting. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Henderson Wilborn started the petition supporting Gonzalez, which received 42 signatures. He said the allegations brought up in the meeting should be investigated fairly, but that his experience differs from other tenants. “From my perspective, Director (Gonzalez) has worked to uphold (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) policies and the responsibilities outlined in residents’ lease agreements,” Wilborn wrote in an email. “My intention in supporting the petition was to encourage a balanced assessment of her leadership, including both residents’ concerns and the progress I have witnessed.” Wilborn said he recognized that improvements take time, resources and coordination, but that he has seen progress. “Based on my observations, Director (Gonzalez) is working to make improvements with the resources available to her,” he wrote in the email. Tahoma Pace, who has been a housing authority tenant since 2024 and was at the meeting, had her statement read to the council by Wilborn. “Even when I expressed my frustration strongly, she treated me with respect, addressed me as ‘Miss Pace,’ and remained calm,” Pace wrote. “I recognize improvements made during Ms. Irma’s administration, including roof repairs, chiller systems, and improvements to the elevator, including its announcements.” Pace wrote that she appreciated Gonzalez’s work to secure resources, coordinate repairs and improve conditions for residents. “In my experience, Miss Irma and staff are working to make our housing safer and better maintained,” Pace wrote. The council did not give the union a deadline. It then turned to public safety and heard an update on a county partnership. A South Tucson Housing Authority tenant shared pictures mold growing from broken pipes in their unit. Courtesy of South Tucson Tenant's Union. The City of South Tucson has partnered with Pima County to launch the Regional Initiative for Safety and Engagement Co-Responder Program, known as RISE. The pilot program aims to reduce homelessness and drug use within the municipality. Cynthia Chapman, safety and engagement liaison for Pima County Justice Services, said the RISE program, which is funded by opioid settlement money, is a countywide effort to improve public safety while improving public access to behavioral health and substance use treatment. “Efforts are in place to increase diversion from arrest to treatment for individuals who need it, provide faster linkage to treatment … to reduce overdose deaths, to reduce the repeat law enforcement contacts with individuals and to increase community trust in law enforcement’s crisis response,” Chapman said. After funding was awarded and county supervisors approved the program, Pima County Justice Services met with the South Tucson Police Department and courts to provide cross-agency training and identify where the city’s justice system needed support. The program has hired staff, including peer navigators who will work at the Sam Lena Library to connect people seeking help with resources. Most recently, the police department set aside office space for co-responders from Connected Health Solutions, who will respond to substance abuse-related calls. “We have a one square mile (city) where the whole population is affected by the fentanyl, poverty and homelessness crisis … money going to this is actually a sign that Pima County … cares about jurisdictions,” said Councilman Brian Flagg, who has sat in on the opioid committee previously. “This co-responder program, courtesy of opioid settlement money, is going to help people struggling with addiction and help our cops make South Tucson a safer, more beautiful place.” Councilman Cesar Aguirre said he knows firsthand what diversion programs can do. “I went through a diversion program that really saved my life,” Aguirre said. “I’ve got a feeling that if we can really push to make this a bigger, better program, and really push to get the funding that we need, that we can really make a difference here in South Tucson.” Council members also learned the results of the investigation into how the Board of Adjustment approved the permit for a cell tower. Since March, community members have raised concerns about the tower. They say the city did not notify them of the planning and zoning meeting where the board discussed it, and that the city changed its regulations after approving the permit. They also worry about potential health risks. According to the investigation, the Board of Adjustment received plans for a 70-foot cell tower, which violates a city ordinance limiting towers to 50 feet. The zoning materials for the application’s review did not include that limit. At a Feb. 25, 2025, public hearing, the board heard that the 70-foot tower met the applicable height requirements and approved it as proposed. The city’s former attorney reviewed the matter Sept. 14, said the board’s approval remained in effect and recommended issuing the permit. The city issued the permit to Pinnacle Consulting on Sept. 17 and received all required fees. “The issued permit remains subject to applicable construction, building inspection, and safety requirements,” said Michelle Stinton, the city’s current attorney. Aguirre expressed his frustration at not being able to revoke the permit. “All parties agreed on the wrong standard, and then everybody applied that,” Stinton said. “That’s where … we can say that there was an actual mistake.” The council requested that the city attorney review the current ordinance regarding wireless communication regulations and return to the next meeting with recommendations. 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 Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6979775342cf4db928794 Eagles HC Nick Sirianni Makes Decision on OC Sean Mannion After Week 6 Loss te 2026-10-19T22:20:07.066Z Eagles HC Nick Sirianni Makes Decision on OC Sean Mannion After Week 6 Loss Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was asked if offensive coordinator Sean Mannion will maintain play-calling duties. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6979575342cf4db92878b Packers Coach Matt LaFleur Gives Latest Micah Parsons Injury Update te 2026-10-19T22:20:05.284Z Packers Coach Matt LaFleur Gives Latest Micah Parsons Injury Update The Packers were originally expecting Parsons to be ready for Week 6, but it's unclear when he'll be cleared to play. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6954275342cf4db92873c 'The View' co-hosts defend El Sayed comparing himself to JFK over Muslim Brotherhood scrutiny te 2026-10-19T22:10:10.605Z 'The View' co-hosts defend El Sayed comparing himself to JFK over Muslim Brotherhood scrutiny "The View" co-hosts defended Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed over his comparison of questions about his family's alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood to scrutiny former President John F. Kennedy faced over his Catholic faith. El-Sayed made the comparison during an "MS NOW Reports" interview on Saturday, likening questions about his family's alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood to scrutiny Kennedy faced over his Catholic faith. Co-host Whoopi Goldberg highlighted an incident at a recent town hall when El-Sayed was asked whether he would disavow the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed did so, but objected to the question, saying the audience member was "implicitly assuming that I’ll have dual loyalties." "I liked what he said. He compared the question he received to John F. Kennedy's question because John F. Kennedy, as you know, was a Catholic, and in the days he was running that was a huge deal and people wanted to know ‘Are you going to listen to the Pope? Are you going to listen to the people?’" Goldberg said. CONTROVERSY OVER ABDUL EL-SAYED'S FAMILY TIES TO MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD IGNORED, DOWNPLAYED BY LIBERAL MEDIA "Yeah, because he was the first Catholic president," co-host Sunny Hostin agreed. "And I loved that comparison because, when John F. Kennedy was asked, he said, ‘I am not running to be a Catholic president, I'm running to be president who happens to be Catholic.’ And candidate El-Sayed said the same thing. ‘I am running to a senator who happens be Muslim.’" "I think he does politics extremely well," she continued. "And there has been these constant Islamophobic — these Islamophobic comments around his candidacy. Trump called him a jihadist. I mean, this is just, I think it's out of line. I think it's out of pocket for our country to be a country where all religions aren't welcome. I think that it's really despicable the way he's been treated." Concerns about El-Sayed's family's alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood emerged after social media posts uncovered by the Washington Free Beacon showed El-Sayed's half-sister, Eman Abdelhadi, described her family's history with the organization. In one 2012 post, Abdelhadi described a conversation with her and El-Sayed's mother, Fatten Elkomy, about her involvement with the organization during college in Egypt, saying, "Had an amazing talk with my mom about her activism in the Muslim Brotherhood during the early 70s while she was in college #respect." MICHIGAN DEM AG TURNS ON EL-SAYED OVER TERROR ATTACK RESPONSE, WARNS OF MENTALITY THAT 'BOTHERS ME A LOT' Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin noted how quickly El-Sayed disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood, but said she was still troubled by his response to an antisemitic terror attack in Michigan, arguing that such concerns cannot be disregarded as "Islamophobic." She also pointed to his past campaigning with far-left streamer Hasan Piker. Fellow co-host Sara Haines argued, "The comparison to JFK isn't quite an equitable comparison, because when you question his loyalty based on his Catholicism, that's different than asking a question about reported ties to a terrorist organization." She added that while the reported ties involved El-Sayed's family, not El-Sayed himself, the fact that people were framing concern about the Muslim Brotherhood as Islamophobia was making the entire conversation worse. Co-host Ana Navarro argued that concerns about the Muslim Brotherhood were overblown. "The Muslim Brotherhood is practically defunct in Egypt. That's like asking him to denounce bell-bottoms," she said. "To me, this is a binary choice. Do I want somebody that's going to push back on Trump or do I want someone that's gonna rubber-stamp Trump?" Navarro asked. "Well, I want something that's going to demand accountability, that is going to demand oversight, and that's to pushback on the abuses of power that are going on in this country by this administration right now." Human rights attorney Brooke Goldstein, executive director of The Lawfare Project and founder of the #EndJewHatred movement, spoke to Fox News Digital about the segment and criticized Navarro for downplaying the Muslim Brotherhood. "Nobody asked El-Sayed about his faith," Goldstein said. "He was asked about the Muslim Brotherhood, whose Egyptian and Jordanian chapters were designated as foreign terrorist entities by the Treasury Department this year for materially supporting Hamas, and whose Lebanese chapter was designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the State Department. Hamas even describes itself as the Brotherhood’s wing — and clearly neither the Brotherhood nor Hamas is 'defunct.'"  "The question El-Sayed deflected — the comparison to Kennedy is inapt because Kennedy actually did answer the question, to a room full of Protestant ministers — is about national security concerns, not religious ones," she continued. "The Kennedy comparison is nothing more than a deflection from unanswered questions about a designated terrorist organization." "The co-hosts of ‘The View’ are missing the point," Goldstein added. "JFK faced religious prejudice. Questions about Abdul El-Sayed’s alleged family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood raise a different concern: where does a candidate’s loyalty lie, with the United States and its constitutional values, or with a foreign terrorist organization?" "The evidence cited to raise these concerns is compelling enough to warrant serious scrutiny and direct answers," she said. "Voters have every right to demand transparency when potential connections to Islamist movements are questioned. National security is not bigotry, and invoking discrimination should not end legitimate debate."  "Anytime there’s serious questions into somebody’s affiliation with a terrorist group, they claim religious prejudice," Goldstein continued. "Asking somebody about their ties to a terrorist organization is anti-Islam, what then, is pro-Islam?" "Meanwhile, DSA candidates are advancing an anti-Western ideological agenda that deserves far more scrutiny. Their radical socialist policies and hostility toward traditional American values risk weakening the institutions and freedoms that made this country exceptional," she said.  Goldstein cited rioting in France as an example of what can happen if such issues aren't taken seriously.  "France is a warning of what can happen when progressive ideology, failed integration policies, and inadequate responses to Islamist extremism collide," she said. "America must not follow that path by handing power to DSA radicals who put ideology ahead of national interests." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6954075342cf4db928733 Beleaguered Macron cites US-Iran war as factor in protests amid Trump, Vance criticism te 2026-10-19T22:10:08.967Z Beleaguered Macron cites US-Iran war as factor in protests amid Trump, Vance criticism The embattled French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday pinned some of the blame on the U.S. war against the terrorist regime in Iran for the widespread riots and looting unfolding across France. The controversial passage referring to the Iran war from his televised speech triggered criticism from some experts. Macron said that "demonstrators expressed concern about the cost of living and the price of fuel. Both are driven by the conflict launched in the Persian Gulf, a conflict in which France has taken no part but whose consequences we are suffering." He added, "I fully understand their concern. It is being expressed in several other European capitals as well. That is why I have taken several initiatives at the international level to secure our fuel and our gas and to act on energy markets." Macron announced that he would be traveling to the Gulf on a three-nation stop to discuss the energy crisis. FRANCE’S TEEN RIOTS TAKE EXPLOSIVE NEW TURN AS GOVERNMENT POINTS FINGER AT HARD LEFT It is unclear which demonstrators Macron signaled out for alleged concerns about fuel prices. Fox News Digital reported on Monday on the inner workings of the large-scale riots with many of the groups named seeking to abolish the free enterprise system. Macron stressed that those who have tried "to bring down the republic will be held accountable." President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that, "I said the first time I met Macron, I said, you got to close up your borders. You're going to ruin your country. And they've ruined their country. It's going to be hard to get it back. But hopefully France will come back." A spokesman for the French foreign ministry pointed Fox News Digital to President Macron's televised address on Sunday and referred Fox News Digital to the Elysée press office for other questions. The Élysée press office did not respond by time of publication. Lisa Daftari, an Iran expert, told Fox News Digital, "Macron is pointing at the Iran war, but fuel is expensive because Iran's regime closed the Strait of Hormuz and held the world's energy supply hostage. The bigger question is whether this is really about students and fuel prices at all. Major infrastructures and landmarks have been set on fire, shops were looted across the country and nearly 2,400 people were arrested in a single day." According to Daftari, who is the Foreign Desk Editor-in-Chief, "That's not a protest over the price of diesel. It's organized lawlessness and Macron's own government admits it, blaming ultra-left groups and criminals. France has a domestic crisis, and current geopolitics are not the alibi for it." WHO'S WHO: INSIDE FRANCE'S 'CHAOS INC.' FRANCHISE OF COMMUNIST GROUPS, LABOR UNIONS AND GLOBAL ACTIVISTS French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu accused the "ultra-left movement" of "orchestrating profound disorder in the country leading up to the presidential election " Barak Seener, an associate research fellow at the London-based Henry Jackson Society, told Fox News Digital that "Illegal immigration from the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa as well as from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh to European states serve as Trojan horses to dominate the West. Calls to ‘globalize the intifada’ and ‘Free Gaza’ and ‘Stop the genocide’ are codes to subvert and ultimately dominate Western civilization and impose Sharia law. Macron is still making the mistake of ignoring this." VIOLENT FAR-LEFT RIOTS IN FRANCE ARE 'CHILLING WARNING' FOR AMERICANS AT HOME, MIKE JOHNSON SAYS In a social media post Vice President JD Vance criticized France for its porous immigration policy. Vance wrote on X that "Western liberals imported the third world into France and other countries in the name of diversity and compassion." He added: "They ignored fundamental questions of assimilation and compatibility. They were told it would lead to this and they didn’t listen." Seener said that similarly, the French political establishment’s political correctness and unilateral support of a Palestinian state have come home to roost. Just as Macron ignorantly declared at the 81st United Nations General Assembly that Hamas ‘has never been active’ in the West Bank, it is remarkable how Macron is reframing reality to suit his political agenda." Seener, who has written extensively about Iran, added that "He has chosen to address students, teachers, trade unions, lawmakers and business leaders and increased oil prices due to the U.S.-led war against Iran. It is unrelated to this. More fundamentally, Macron is choosing to ignore the Red-Green alliance that has contributed to the riots across France, including 38 radical Left and Muslim organizations and 16 student organizations which includes communist youth groups and a Muslim student association such as the Muslim Students of France." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6953c75342cf4db9286f2 Microsoft says AI agents are like insider threats as ‘frontier models can’t be trusted’ te 2026-10-19T22:10:04.998Z Microsoft says AI agents are like insider threats as ‘frontier models can’t be trusted’ Microsoft wants enterprises to closely watch the agents employees use with systems not controlled by AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad692fa75342cf4db9286e4 Fewer migrants are crossing the Mexico-Arizona border, but the migrant death toll remains high te 2026-10-19T22:00:26.662Z Fewer migrants are crossing the Mexico-Arizona border, but the migrant death toll remains high PHOENIX – Apprehensions along the Arizona-Mexico border have fallen, but in the Sonoran Desert, the migrant death toll remains disproportionally high.  In July 2026, recorded migrant deaths peaked at 19, the highest death toll for July in two years, according to the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner and Humane Borders. So far this year, there have been 89 migrants’ bodies recovered compared to 102 in total for 2025. Remains recovered in a single calendar year may not coincide with the actual year of death, as most remains are found after several months to a year of the individual’s death.  In contrast, attempted migrant crossings, or what the Border Patrol calls “encounters” in Arizona’s Tucson and Yuma border sectors dropped by roughly 61% from fiscal year 2025 to fiscal 2026, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data. From fiscal 2024 to fiscal 2025, migrant crossings dropped by 88%.  The U.S. Customs and Border Protection data and data from Humane Borders, a Tucson humanitarian organization, do not cover identical time periods nor exact geographical areas. However, the decline in migrant deaths has not kept pace with the decline in migrant encounters, suggesting that even as fewer people attempt to cross the border, those who do may continue to face significant risks in the Sonoran Desert. Aid workers who have spent years in the field providing water stations in the desert agree, “The amount of people crossing has significantly decreased,” said Joel Smith, operations manager for Humane Borders. “No matter what the politicians in Washington say, it’s much quieter now than it was during the George W. Bush years.”  The Harder Path Working with the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner, Humane Borders tracks deceased migrant data in an interactive map, which shows the location where human remains have been found.  A volunteer for Humane Borders refills a water barrel in the desert. (Photo courtesy of Humane Borders) “What I like to point out to people when you’re looking at that map,” said Miranda Haley, a representative of the nonprofit group that maintains water tanks in remote areas of the southern Arizona desert. “I want you to see what’s not on the map.” Study it closely, she said, and a pattern emerges: The recorded deaths are clustered along roads. It doesn’t necessarily show where people are dying, but where the bodies have been reached.  “The desert is vast. It is very good at cleaning itself, and there are large areas that are mostly inaccessible except on foot,” she said. “So what’s not on there are thousands and thousands of deaths that we do not have recorded because we simply have not found the remains.” As border enforcement tightened around ports in 2025, crossings did not stop, they moved. Border activists say migrants attempting to cross the border illegally were forced to find harsher routes.  “In 2006, it was easy. They just walked through the Altar Valley,” Smith said. “Now you rarely see anybody walking through the Altar Valley because the Border Patrol has flooded the Altar Valley.” The area is a long north-south valley, roughly northeast from Sasabe on the border to west of the Tucson Mountains.  Now, Smith said, migrants are crossing through mountains where there’s less surveillance. “They’re in the Baboquivaris, which is much more inaccessible, more steep, much more challenging,” he said, adding that border patrol agents don’t favor that terrain either. “Once they get off the roads, they have to go by foot, and it’s some tough terrain.” Mónica Ruiz House, the media outreach and digital organizing coordinator for No More Deaths, another Tucson humanitarian group, pointed to research from the University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Arizona’s Binational Border Institute describing the same dynamic.  “The more surveillance, the more border tech, the more border militarization you have, the deadlier it becomes,” Ruiz House said, “because it becomes much harder to cross in easy crossing routes, because those become surveilled.” In the West Desert area, which includes the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts, they said, reaching a highway can mean walking 60 miles in 115-degree heat. Both the Border Patrol and humanitarian groups agree that migrants are being pushed to dangerous terrains. The only difference in opinion is who is at fault. Humane Borders blames greater border surveillance as the main reason for migrant deaths in Arizona’s borderlands, while U.S. Customs and Border Protection blame smuggling organizations, among other factors.  Many migrants who attempt to cross the border illegally are working with smuggling organizations who may push them to take the rougher terrains to cross, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. “Smuggling organizations are adaptive and routinely put profit above human life,” a Border Patrol spokesperson said in an email. “They may exploit remote and dangerous terrain, provide illegal aliens with misleading information and abandon individuals during dangerous crossings.” The spokesperson said the Border Patrol has agents trained as emergency medical technicians as well as Search, Trauma and Rescue teams, who can respond in remote and austere environments, including the Sonoran Desert.  The Unknown Numbers  The Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner reports that of the 4,517 migrant remains found in the Arizona borderlands since 1981, 1,639 are unidentified. The Border Patrol, Humane Borders and No More Deaths agree that the numbers are only a fraction of the number of migrants who die crossing the border.  “We talk to statisticians across the country regularly. We get mixed reports, but what I hear pretty consistently is that our death numbers seem to reflect probably about half to maybe a third of what is actually out there,” Haley said. “I’ve heard numbers as high as 10 times what is reported.” Humane Borders Operations Manager Joel Smith refills a water barrel in the Sonoran Desert. (Photo courtesy of Humane Borders) When asked if that matches what Humane Borders volunteers see in the desert, Smith says it goes even further. Smith says that scavengers like coyotes and vultures scatter remains quickly. On a search, “if you’re lucky, you find a bone,” he said. “I would say we don’t even find one in ten,” he said. “And that’s going to scare and anger people.” A smaller gap to estimate, Smith says, is about procedure. Smith said Border Patrol counts only the remains its own agents find.   “If a sheriff’s deputy finds remains, it doesn’t get counted. If you or I find remains, it doesn’t get counted,” he said, “even though the medical examiner has the remains on a table at the morgue.” Customs and Border Patrol didn’t respond to whether its published death totals leave out the remains recovered by non-agents. However, a 2024 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office explained that Border Patrol officials said their policies could exclude some migrant deaths when agents are not directly involved with locating or identifying the remains.  According to the 2025 Pima County Medical Examiner Annual Report, the office documented 106 migrant remains recovered during the fiscal year 2025. The Border Patrol Tucson sector reported 70 migrant deaths for the same period.  The Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner reported 36 more cases than Border Patrol. However, the two agencies use different reporting methods and geographic boundaries. Still, the difference raises questions about the accuracy of the recorded migrant deaths along the Arizona-Mexico border, and whether federal statistics are capturing the full extent of migrant fatalities.   Where the Water Can’t Reach Humane Borders tries to help migrants travel through the desert by setting up water stations with poles and flags and one or more 55-gallon blue industrial strength plastic barrels, which are refilled as necessary. But sometimes the barrels are vandalized. Smith listed what it costs to repair a station: A new barrel costs around $100 and the poles and flags are about $50. The locks that keep the water barrel from being opened and contaminated run roughly $85 and the stands cost less than $5.  A makeshift flag flies above a water barrel in the desert. (Photo courtesy of Humane Borders) Damage to the barrels can run from opened spigots to barrels that have been stabbed, shot or attacked with power tools and accelerants. Smith said the vandalism rises in the winter. Haley said that “vigilantes and alt-right provocateurs are very fair weather;” they don’t like coming out in the extreme heat and during monsoon season. To her, it’s easier working during the extreme heat and storms because in those conditions, the vandals stay home.  When setting up the water stations, money and vandalism aren’t the only concerns. Another major limitation is the roads. “With our current methodology, we are very road dependent,” Smith said. Near Tucson there’s a road every six miles or so, “but if you go out west, you can go over 20 miles and not see a road,” he said. Water can be placed only as far as a truck can drive plus the length of the water hose.  Much of Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument on the Mexico-Arizona border are federally designated wilderness areas, which means new roads cannot be built. That also means water can’t be placed in some areas where people are known to die while crossing the border.  Earlier this month, additional roadblocks were placed by two federal agencies in humanitarian group efforts to offer water to border crossers. On Oct. 1, 2026, Humane Borders announced that federal agencies had declined to renew their permits for 12 water stations across southern Arizona. The National Park Service denied permission for water stations at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service denied permits affecting Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.  Raquel Montez, superintendent for Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, sent a letter to Humane Borders rejecting their permit renewals, according to an article published by the Tucson Sentinel. The letter expressed concern that placing the water stations in remote federal lands facilitates unauthorized border crossings through harsh desert environments. “While we understand the stated intent is to assist migrants and provide lifesaving water, their presence on park service lands inadvertently encourages migrants to travel deeper into dangerous terrain under a false sense of security,” Montez wrote. Haley has a standard reply to those who oppose placing water barrels in the desert, because it encourages migrants to cross. Nobody, she says, leaves their family and their home to hike a dangerous desert for her “warm, slightly chlorinated tasting water.” Haley said they put out water stations where the data shows there are deaths. “Those red dots on that map, they show up long before the blue water barrels do,” she said. “It’s already happening. The very least we can do is put out water.”  Weather Patterns and Night Crossings Volunteers Scott Larson and Pam Golden stand at a cattle tank on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 south of Amado, Arizona. (Photo courtesy of Humane Borders) While extreme heat remains the biggest cause of migrant fatalities, Arizona’s monsoon season is also a concern. Floods can wash out migrant remains, Haley said, “pick up and disperse them or just obliterate them.”  Haley said her group’s water runs to refill barrels often get cancelled when storms are coming, because volunteers stranded in a flooded canyon only adds to the problem. Smith has returned to stations and found debris piled against the stand and at least one flood carried a barrel away entirely.  Enforcement adds to the danger for migrants during night crossings. When groups of migrants run into agents, Haley said, they “tend to scatter and panic.” And in steep canyon country, the desert devours light at night, she said. Falls and flash-flood drownings have been the cause of several recorded migrant deaths. Still, recovery figures can’t prove seasonal death patterns, and Ruiz House was careful in considering the correlation. “One thing that’s really important to emphasize is that the actual date of recovery is not the date of death,” Ruiz House said. “So it’s really difficult to say if monsoons were a direct cause of that, and to establish that causal relationship.” Someone’s remains recovered in July may have died weeks, months or even a year earlier. From 2020 to 2023, 27% of migrant remains recovered in Pima County had an estimated postmortem interval of more than six to eight months, according to data from the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner.  Prevention through Deterrence  Haley said she expected disagreement over how to fix migration to follow party lines, but the responses were surprising. “When you are talking to conservative people on the border, Republican ranchers who are staunchly Republican, they will say the same thing to you that I would say, which is that we need a better immigration policy that allows people to come and work here (in the U.S.), maybe only for a little while, and then go home and then come back. But it shouldn’t be prevented through deterrence,” she said.  Haley said that when looking at the location of migrant deaths, one statistic stands out. A sudden jump in deaths followed enforcement operations of the 1990s, she said. “Operation Gatekeeper, Operation Hold the Line, they were all born out of the policy of prevention to deterrence,” she said. “We have over 20 years of evidence showing that prevention through deterrence does not work at keeping people out. What it does is drastically increase the number of deaths in the desert.” Operation Gatekeeper was a U.S. border enforcement initiative under President Bill Clinton and Attorney General Janet Reno with a goal to stop unauthorized border crossings along the 66-mile San Diego sector of the border. Operation Hold the Line was a 1993 Border Patrol enforcement initiative in El Paso to block unauthorized border crossings through physical lines of agents and vehicles. “The map that you’re looking at, all of those red dots, all of those deaths are engineered by policy,” Haley said. “They are not inevitable. It is an engineered death.” The Border Patrol had no further comment on questions about prevention through deterrence or the research linking it to deaths in the desert. Their statement did acknowledge “the extreme dangers posed by the Sonoran Desert, including heat exposure, dehydration, difficult terrain, and the exploitation of vulnerable people by transnational criminal organizations.” Haley often reminds people that illegal entry is by law a misdemeanor, “it does not come with a death sentence, and it certainly doesn’t come with a death sentence before it’s been tried in court. But the prevention through deterrence policy has turned the desert into a weapon, and it is skipping the court system.” She said that what migrants tell aid workers remains strikingly consistent. She said it’s the same sentence in different languages, dialects and accents: “I would not be here if I had any other option. But I would rather die in this desert trying than watch my family starve in front of me.”  Haley said she does not believe her work is drawing migrants to cross illegally since they have been crossing long before water stations were placed in the desert.   “There is not a more painful or lonely way to die than the way that you die in the desert,” she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad692ef75342cf4db9286b3 Antonio Brown booked for comedy debut at New England club while facing attempted murder charge te 2026-10-19T22:00:15.740Z Antonio Brown booked for comedy debut at New England club while facing attempted murder charge Just when it seems ex-NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown can’t surprise you anymore, he enters a new side quest – even as he faces an attempted murder charge. Brown has been booked to make his "comedy debut" at the New England Comedy Club in Cambridge, Massachusetts , on Dec. 18. The website promoting the event said that Brown will perform as well as do meet-and-greet opportunities with fans. Tickets are on sale now for $77. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Meanwhile, Brown was expected to plead no contest to aggravated assault as part of a deal to avoid jail time, but his court date was postponed. He accepted "an offer he couldn’t refuse" from Miami-Dade County prosecutors after facing a second-degree murder charge and a possible 30-year prison sentence. His attorney, Mark Eiglarsh, said in a statement last month that the plea deal offered by prosecutors will "dramatically reduce the criminal charge against him and result in probation rather than a prison sentence." The charges stemmed from a shooting on May 16, 2025, outside a celebrity boxing event in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami. Now, there’s nothing remotely funny about the charges Brown faces, as well as the ones he has dealt with since his final NFL day in 2022. However, if Brown is will be self-deprecating with his comedy routine, we can start at that final day. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Brown’s last time on an NFL field was out of a comedy sketch, except he really took off his Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey and pads midway through a game and ran off the field before halftime. He threw up peace signs to the crowd, and it was clear that even he knew at the time it would be his last moment in the league. Tom Brady was the Buccaneers’ quarterback during that 2022 season, where both he and Brown were coming off a Super Bowl victory in their first season in Tampa. Brown caught a touchdown pass in that 31-9 rout of the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. Brown and Brady played together with the New England Patriots , too, after the former was released from the Las Vegas Raiders . However, Brown would get released amid a sexual assault investigation, ending his Patriots career with just one game played. Since his days in the league, Brown has been a tabloid content machine. For one, he mocked Kamala Harris and her 2024 presidential campaign running mate Tim Walz during one of President Donald Trump’s rallies in Pennsylvania. Then, he started to openly criticize and mock Trump on his social media. And that’s just for starters. From harassing Brady over his divorce from Gisele Bündchen on social media to trying to be a rapper and much more, Brown’s post-football life has been one filled with public outbursts and controversial statements and stunts. But this was a player that was arguably the best at his position midway through his career, collecting seven Pro Bowls and leading the league in receiving twice during his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Even then, Brown was causing headaches for his coaches and teammates, whether it be going on Facebook Live in the locker room after beating the Chiefs in the 2017 Divisional Round, or going 100 mph on a 45-mph road hours before a "Thursday Night Football" game. So, yes, there is loads of comedic material to work with here, though much of it is quite serious including the legal situation he’s going through now. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad692ec75342cf4db9286aa The Eagles owe it to Jalen Hurts to address these serious allegations te 2026-10-19T22:00:12.620Z The Eagles owe it to Jalen Hurts to address these serious allegations The Philadelphia Eagles' front office ought to address the Jalen Hurts situation publicly, preferably at a press conference. The leaks, PR-approved statements, and secondhand medical analysis aren't helping. If anything, each new development raises further questions about whether medical malpractice occurred. Here's what we know. Hurts was reportedly cleated in his left calf against the Rams on October 4. He first sought treatment on October 8. An ultrasound in London on October 10 revealed a superficial blood clot. Doctors cleared him to play against Jacksonville in London on October 11. Hurts then participated fully in practice on October 14, preparing for the Eagles' game against the Panthers on Sunday. That evening, a follow-up ultrasound revealed movement in the blood clot. On October 15, the Eagles released a statement announcing that Hurts would miss the Panthers game while doctors determined the appropriate course of treatment. The team emphasized that his health and safety were its highest priority but provided no timetable for his return. On Saturday morning, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Eagles did not plan to place Hurts on injured reserve, which would require him to miss at least four games. The reporting suggested that Philadelphia believed Hurts could return to the field within a month. Later that day, Schefter reported that the Eagles had reversed course and placed Hurts on injured reserve. JALEN HURTS TO REPORTEDLY MISS REMAINDER OF NFL SEASON AFTER BLOOD CLOTS FOUND IN QUARTERBACK'S LUNGS Later that day, Schefter reported that the Eagles had reversed course and placed Hurts on injured reserve. On Monday, The Ringer's Tom Pelissero reported that Hurts was expected to miss the remainder of the season after further medical evaluations revealed a more serious condition. In a joint statement, the Eagles and Hurts' agent, Nicole Lynn, confirmed that he had been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, meaning blood clots in both lungs. "Hurts is now on blood thinners and should have no long-term effects," according to the medical prognosis outlined in the statement. In a follow-up report, Pelissero said doctors instructed Hurts not to sleep after discovering the blood clot in London as a precaution. According to the report, Hurts had been awake for roughly 36 hours when he started against the Jaguars. Hours later, amid growing scrutiny from members of the media, Lynn offered a "clarification." Lynn told Pelissero, "Hurts was up until early Sunday morning getting evaluated at a hospital, he was able to sleep upon rejoining the team and the Eagles set aside a room for him at the stadium." John Clark offered a different timeline, reporting Monday that blood clots were discovered in Hurts' lungs on Friday, a day before ESPN reported that the Eagles had no plans to place him on injured reserve. So, what are we to make of all this? At this point, it's difficult to say. The reporting is conflicting, the timeline keeps changing, and each attempt at clarification seems to introduce another layer of uncertainty. Only a small number of people know precisely what happened, including when doctors discovered the clots and whether the Eagles allowed Hurts to play in London after going 36 hours without sleep. Unfortunately, the lack of clarity has made the public discourse worse. Former NFL player Michael Robinson suggested that Hurts was faking the blood clot to avoid playing for a losing team. Meanwhile, doctors analyzing the situation from afar have debated on social media how Hurts' condition should have been treated, often disagreeing with one another. The Eagles owe it to Hurts, their fans, and the integrity of the organization to address these questions directly, in front of reporters. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The handling of Hurts' condition is a serious matter. The reports have raised legitimate questions about whether medical malpractice occurred and whether the Eagles prioritized winning a regular-season game over the health of their franchise quarterback. Those are serious allegations, not established facts. If the Eagles followed appropriate medical protocols and did not expose Hurts to unnecessary risks, they should explain the decisions that led to his clearance and provide the public with a coherent timeline. Doing so would not require disclosing every detail of Hurts' private medical history. It would require accountability and a willingness to answer difficult questions. At this juncture, one thing is clear: the leaks, conflicting reports, and carefully crafted statements have done little to resolve the uncertainty. It has only fueled speculation. That doesn't help Hurts. It doesn't help the Eagles. And it certainly doesn't help the public understand what actually happened. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6909175342cf4db92864d As water becomes an election issue, experts hope public attention will spur solutions te 2026-10-19T21:50:09.958Z As water becomes an election issue, experts hope public attention will spur solutions Key points: Arizonans are increasingly concerned about the state’s water supply as midterm elections near Candidates have sought to use the issue on the campaign trail, which experts said could... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post As water becomes an election issue, experts hope public attention will spur solutions first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6908f75342cf4db928628 Oregon school officials silent after football player levels opponent carrying American flag te 2026-10-19T21:50:07.720Z Oregon school officials silent after football player levels opponent carrying American flag If you're looking for answers as to why a Portland, Oregon high school football player lit up an opponent who carried an American flag onto the field this past Friday night, you're out of luck. OutKick's attempt to get answers from Jefferson High School, where the player attends, were left unanswered on Monday. An attempt to reach Jefferson Athletic Director Donnie Siel Monday afternoon by phone went unanswered, as did an attempt to reach Jefferson principal Drake Shelton. A message left for his office was not returned. The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), the state school athletic governing body, told OutKick in a statement that it "is aware of the pre-game incident" and noted that the player was ejected and didn't play in the game. "Rivalry game or not, there’s no place for this behavior before, during, or after an interscholastic contest," the OSAA added. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL REFEREE SUSPENDED FOR GRABBING A PLAYER AND ACTING LIKE A BUFFOON The remaining question that many have is: Was a Grant High School football player targeted because he carried an American flag onto the field before a game against the Jefferson Democrats? FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME ERUPTS INTO VIOLENT BRAWL INVOLVING PLAYERS, COACHES AFTER FINAL WHISTLE With the school not talking and the football team's Instagram page now deleted, it's not a question that's easily answered. All we're left with are screenshots from the Jefferson football account that were saved by Taren Feist, an Oregon-based campaign manager, before they were also reportedly deleted. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "The video was not intended to disrespect the American flag," the now-deleted Jefferson Instagram page stated. "However, there was disrespect shown toward Jefferson by Grant players and members of their coaching staff before the game, and if you were there to witness what happened, you would understand the full context. "There was an option to go around the field, but they chose not to. This was our last game ever on Jefferson Field, our Senior Night, and Homecoming. This was a special and emotional night for our school, our seniors, our players, and our community. What happened before the game was not appropriate, especially given the significance of the occasion. If you have an issue with the video or with me personally for posting it, you can address that with me directly. OPINION: SPORTS IS ONE OF AMERICA'S GREATEST TRADITIONS AND A POWERFUL FORCE THAT UNITES US "I am willing to take accountability for my own actions and for the content I choose to post. However, you will not use this situation as an excuse to be racist toward my students, my players, our staff, or anyone who represents Jefferson. They do not deserve to be targeted or disrespected because of a rivalry or a video posted online. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "At Jefferson, we are proud of who we are. We are Black, Hispanic, white, and people from many different backgrounds who come together as one school and one community. Our diversity is something to be proud of, not something to attack." As for the game itself, Grant won 35-14. Jefferson's record dropped to 1-6; Grant is 6-1. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6908c75342cf4db92860a Man Who Died in ICE Custody in Texas Was Denied Medicine, Daughter Says te 2026-10-19T21:50:04.389Z Man Who Died in ICE Custody in Texas Was Denied Medicine, Daughter Says The man had been detained at an immigration center in Laredo, Texas, since June. Immigration officials said he had received proper medical care. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad68e3d75342cf4db9285c2 First look at proposed Mountainside Fitness in Maricopa te 2026-10-19T21:40:13.322Z First look at proposed Mountainside Fitness in Maricopa Mountainside Fitness is taking shape on paper. New architectural renderings offer the first look at the proposed gym planned south of Lowe’s Home Improvement, according to documents obtained last week through a public records request by InMaricopa. The plans show a large entrance with the Mountainside Fitness logo, light-colored exterior walls, reddish-brown accents and a charcoal gray roof. Large windows line the front of the building, with desert landscaping surrounding the parking lot and entrance. The project was first announced in June through a brief update from Mayor Nancy Smith. Two months later, Phoenix-based Evolve Ventures submitted pre-application paperwork for a 40,000-square-foot gym near John Wayne Parkway and Honeycutt Avenue, next to Lowe’s and Trulieve Dispensary. The project would be the fitness chain’s second attempt to open a Maricopa location. An earlier proposal fell through in 2008 after the company cited city-related delays and poor timing for the investment. Mountainside Fitness has more than 20 locations in Arizona. A construction timeline and opening date for the proposed gym have not been announced. A rendering of the proposed Mountainside Fitness at the southeast corner of John Wayne Parkway and Honeycutt Avenue. [City of Maricopa] The post First look at proposed Mountainside Fitness in Maricopa appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad68e3975342cf4db9285b5 Arizona congressman demands answers on unmarked ‘pop-up’ immigration courts te 2026-10-19T21:40:09.148Z Arizona congressman demands answers on unmarked ‘pop-up’ immigration courts Greg Stanton at a campaign rally for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign in Tempe in November 2016. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0) Democratic U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton learned that the Department of Homeland Security was using a Federal Emergency Management Agency building as an immigration court, but when he went to inspect it, he was met with roadblocks.  “No. 1, there is no signage indicating this is an immigration court room,” Stanton told the Arizona Mirror in a phone interview, adding that the door was blocked by two “ICE guards” who refused to let him in.  After three hours of phone calls and waiting, Stanton was finally let in to view the court and its proceedings, but not much was happening once he finally got inside.  “I was pretty pissed off about taking 2 to 3 hours to be allowed in there, and the fact that they wouldn’t allow professional staff, so I went back the next day when they had court scheduled,” Stanton said.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE After being denied access and seeing the court, Stanton and U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat, are demanding answers.  The court, set up in an office building owned by FEMA in Washington, D.C., is one of several new “pop-up” immigration courts that have been found in places like New York, Texas, California, Colorado, Illinois and Florida, according to reporting by Bloomberg.   Immigration courts are generally open to the public without prior notices and Stanton said that being blocked from observing is a violation of the United States’ Constitution. It is unclear if one of these courts currently exists in Arizona, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review would not answer the Mirror’s questions.  Instead, an unnamed Department of Justice spokesperson attacked the administration of former President Joe Biden for allowing “millions of unvetted migrants into our communities” and claimed that they are “restoring integrity to our immigration system by hearing cases fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly, in accordance with the law.”  The unnamed spokesperson for the DOJ’s Executive Office for Immigration review, or EOIR, confirmed that they are “opening new hearing locations as needed” but would not elaborate further on where those locations are.  And not knowing where the courts are and the lack of information around them is a major concern of Stanton’s when it comes to ensuring that immigrants who go through them are getting proper due process.  “I’m a member of Congress and I know where the FEMA office is, I can walk down there from the Capitol,” Stanton said. “But if you’re a regular citizen and you get a last minute change in your court from a traditional immigration court room to a nondescript unmarked office building, you may miss your court date. And, in fact, all the people that were supposed to check in, none of them were there when they were supposed to be there.”  Immigration attorneys have warned that these new “pop-up” courts have the potential to confuse those who are seeking to show up but then ultimately cannot find the court, denying them the right to due process.  “If they don’t show up for a court date, it can cause an order of removal,” Stanton said.  Stanton and Raskin sent a letter in September to DHS, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and DOJ asking for a briefing about the courtrooms and answers to some questions they have. Stanton told the Mirror he has not gotten a response.  Stanton, who oversees FEMA on the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, said that while it is concerning that FEMA resources are being used for immigration related issues, his bigger concern is with the constitutionality of limiting public access and due process.  “It doesn’t matter if it is FEMA or not, what matters is that the American people have access to the American judicial system,” Stanton said.  FEMA, which operates under DHS, was an early target of President Donald Trump’s administration in its second term. Trump has tried to close it. That hasn’t happened, but Republicans and Trump did make significant cuts to its budget.  Those cuts, coupled with the court at the Washington, D.C., FEMA office has Stanton worried about how the agency is operating amidst a slew of powerful storms currently hitting the United States.  “You’re telling me that FEMA, the agency that responds to natural disasters as we are entering hurricane season — and you’ve seen just recently hurricanes bearing down on the United States of America — that, somehow, they have plenty of open space?” Stanton said. “We need to be fully supporting FEMA so they can save American lives in times of national emergency.”  While Stanton has visited the “pop-up” court twice now, he said he intends to visit again after the election in November to conduct further oversight. He also said that if he gets wind of one in Arizona, he’ll be there, as well.  “They are planning to do these all over America. I’m not aware of one in Arizona yet but as soon as we hear about it we are going to go visit it to make sure citizens have the opportunity to have eyes on the court just as they are in any court,” he said. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad68e3575342cf4db92856b West Bank Christians Put Trump’s Support for Israel to the Test te 2026-10-19T21:40:05.584Z West Bank Christians Put Trump’s Support for Israel to the Test Christians in the West Bank are "at risk of erasure," one acitvist told Newsweek. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad68bea75342cf4db92852d Foothills at Palomino Ranch celebrates grand opening Oct. 24 te 2026-10-19T21:30:18.896Z Foothills at Palomino Ranch celebrates grand opening Oct. 24 House hunters can tour furnished models and explore special offers when Century Communities celebrates its newest Palomino Ranch collection. The Foothills Collection grand opening takes place Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can visit the community at 48579 W. Starry Road in Maricopa. During the event, visitors can enjoy refreshments, explore home designs and speak with the builder about available homesites. Located just south of Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, Palomino Ranch includes the Foothills and Overlook collections. The builder’s event materials advertise Foothills homes starting in the $340,000s. Meanwhile, the company says Overlook homes start in the upper $200,000s. Foothills floor plans range from 1,914 to 2,935 square feet and come in single-story and two-story options. Depending on the plan, buyers can choose features including studies, lofts, pocket offices and additional storage. Two-car and three-car garage options also provide flexibility. Beyond the homes, residents have access to basketball and pickleball courts, shaded play areas, dog parks and open lawns. Picnic spaces, barbecue grills, cornhole and bocce ball areas round out the community’s recreation options. Grand opening guests can also learn about the builder’s Founder Home Packages and homesite selection opportunities. The event flyer advertises a move-in package valued at approximately $15,000 for the first five eligible homes sold. It includes a washer, dryer, refrigerator, window coverings, garage floor epoxy and backyard landscaping. Qualifying homes must close by Nov. 30, and restrictions apply. The builder also identifies homes as USDA-eligible. Financing remains subject to borrower qualifications, lender approval and program requirements. Visitors can compare the models, explore the neighborhood and ask which current offers apply to their preferred home. RSVP for the grand opening or get directions.   *Sponsored content The post Foothills at Palomino Ranch celebrates grand opening Oct. 24 appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad68be775342cf4db928508 Former Biden aide predicts socialists will be sidelined in 2028, 'Baby gets put in a corner' te 2026-10-19T21:30:15.203Z Former Biden aide predicts socialists will be sidelined in 2028, 'Baby gets put in a corner' Former Biden White House aide and Democratic strategist Yemisi Egbewole predicted that the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) would be sidelined ahead of the 2028 presidential election during a Wednesday episode of "The Fifth Column" podcast, hosted by Kmele Foster and Michael Moynihan, despite the socialist movement's recent primary victories. When asked by Foster whether the Democratic Party was moving toward the DSA's ideology, Egbewole, a senior fellow at the centrist Democratic think tank Third Way, predicted the movement would struggle to translate its recent successes into national influence. "Going into 2028, the DSA... Baby gets put in a corner," Egbewole said. CARVILLE WARNS DEMOCRATS MAY NEED TO BLOCK FAR-LEFT CANDIDATES FROM JOINING CAUCUS, MODERATE GROUP DISAGREES Egbewole acknowledged that socialist-backed candidates had performed well in recent Democratic primaries but questioned whether those victories reflected broader support for the movement among voters nationwide. "Anybody running to represent America is not going to seek anybody who's a part of the DSA," Egbewole added. Republicans rejected the suggestion that Democrats could distance themselves from socialism ahead of the next presidential election. RNC national press secretary Natalie Baldassarre criticized the party's ideological direction in a statement to Fox News Digital. "It's too late for Democrats to rewrite their socialist brand," she said. "They've embraced socialism with open arms, and every 2028 Democrat contender is a tax-hiking, open border radical who will eagerly bend over for the far-left base." RAHM EMANUEL WARNS ‘BERNIE BROS’ COULD SINK DEMOCRATS BY SADDLING MODERATES WITH SOCIALIST AGENDA Curtis Houck, managing editor of media watchdog NewsBusters, was also skeptical of Egbewole's claim. "The train seems to have left the station," he told Fox News Digital. "The liberal, elitist media are deathly terrified of their base voters. The red-green alliance is a tidal wave the press sure don't seem interested in litigating. They will either downplay the aims of DSA, or ignore them. Neither seems to be a winning strategy." Egbewole's comments followed a series of primary victories by candidates aligned with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. In June, three Mamdani-backed candidates swept Democratic congressional primaries in New York, with Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier unseating Reps. Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat, respectively, and Claire Valdez winning an open-seat contest. During the podcast appearance, Egbewole downplayed the ideological significance of those victories, arguing that defeating established Democrats did not necessarily amount to defeating moderates. RAHM EMANUEL CHALLENGES DSA’S INFLUENCE ON DEMOCRATS, WARNS GOP ‘WING’ IS DISAPPEARING "I'm okay with admitting they did well," she said. "They won their races. They didn't really defeat moderates . . . Dan Goldman wasn't a moderate." Egbewole's own organization, Third Way, works to limit socialist influence within the Democratic Party. The centrist organization had launched a $15 million campaign targeting the DSA through 2028, including opposition research, polling and outreach to Democratic leaders. Third Way co-founder Matt Bennett previously explained why the organization considered the socialist movement a threat to the party's electoral prospects. "We believe the DSA poses a serious threat to Democrats," Third Way co-founder Matt Bennett said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Their ideas are dangerous, and their politics are toxic. If we are to beat MAGA Republicans, we cannot allow our party to be defined by radicals." The ideological battle also extended into Michigan, where progressive Abdul El-Sayed defeated moderate Rep. Haley Stevens in August's Democratic primary. Egbewole suggested that even a victory by a DSA-adjacent candidate would not necessarily establish the movement's broader electoral strength. "I say if it's anything less than like five points, then it doesn't count," Egbewole said. The divide has also reached prominent Democrats considering their political futures. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a potential 2028 presidential contender, said in September that Democrats were "pretty aligned" with the DSA on several policy priorities, including universal healthcare and climate change. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Meanwhile, Mamdani faced pressure from socialist allies over his governing decisions. The mayor said Thursday he had no plans to fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch despite calls from the Democratic Socialists of America's New York City chapter for her removal following an ICE-involved shooting in the Bronx. The DSA previously defended its growing political influence after Third Way announced its campaign against the organization. DSA co-chair Megan Romer said in an August statement to Fox News Digital that the group intended to continue organizing despite the opposition. "We believe in people power, and our vision for a better future is winning. We will keep building our movement, and they will waste their money," Romer said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad68be275342cf4db9284dc Tucson Prop. 422 would extend Reid Park Zoo sales tax te 2026-10-19T21:30:10.846Z Tucson Prop. 422 would extend Reid Park Zoo sales tax Tucson voters helped build a jaguar habitat and flamingo lagoon at Reid Park Zoo, and on Nov. 3 they will decide whether to keep funding what comes next, including a new elephant barn and a bigger lion exhibit. Proposition 422 will determine whether to renew a 0.1% sales tax to fund expansion, capital improvements, repair and replacement, infrastructure, operations and maintenance at the zoo through 2047. The sales tax was first approved by voters in 2017 and is set to expire at the end of next year. If approved, the city will establish a Reid Park Zoo improvement fund, and all money collected through the sales tax will be placed into the fund for future use to be determined by the mayor and city council. The zoo is owned by the city as part of its Parks and Recreation department, but it’s operated by the nonprofit Reid Park Zoological Society through a contract with the city. From 2025 to 2026, Reid Park Zoo saw more than 610,000 visitors, a quarter of them tourists. The tax approved in 2017 has paid for 85% of the costs related to large capital projects as part of the 2018 Reid Park Zoo Master Plan. This includes the jaguar habitat in 2019, the flamingo lagoon in 2021 and the ongoing Pathway to Asia expansion, set to open on Nov. 13. Additionally, the zoo has several projects planned over the next 10 years that the sales tax, if approved, would help fund. Help us build local news that brings people together, not apart. The Reid Park Zoo had more than 610,000 visitors from 2025 to 2026, a quarter of them tourists. Tucson voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to extend the 0.1% sales tax that helps fund the zoo. Caitlin Schmidt / Tucson Spotlight. Those projects were presented to the Tucson City Council at its Oct. 6 meeting. They begin with a new pygmy hippo exhibit in 2028, followed in 2030 by a new savannah area that would sit alongside the zoo’s existing one for giraffes, rhinos and birds and add small animal exhibits. A new elephant barn is planned for 2031 to make room for the zoo’s growing herd, and the wild dog habitat would be expanded in 2032. Additional small animal exhibits would arrive in 2034. The lion exhibit would grow to six times its current size in 2035, and a combined habitat for warthogs, porcupines and meerkats would be built in 2036. City officials also have linked the expansion of the zoo to a number of other strategies, including the Safe City Initiative, the Prosperity Initiative and Plan Tucson 2025, all with the goal of improving local culture, increasing tourism and providing social cohesion. Zoo and tourism leaders have voiced support for the measure. Nancy Kluge, president and CEO of the Reid Park Zoological Society, said in a letter supporting Prop. 422 that the 2017 sales tax allowed the zoo to hire additional veterinary and animal care staff, make major improvements to habitats and increase the number of children visiting the zoo through free visits. She stressed that the renewal will not result in an increase in taxes. “Proposition 422 simply extends the existing voter-approved sales tax so we can complete the zoo’s long-term vision,” Kluge wrote. “Proposition 422 ensures these dedicated funds remain at Reid Park Zoo and continue to be used only for capital improvements, operations and maintenance.” The Pathway to Asia expansion is set to open Nov. 13 at Reid Park Zoo and is part of the work funded by the 2017 sales tax Tucson voters will decide whether to extend Nov. 3. J. Felipe Garcia, president and CEO of Visit Tucson, submitted a letter pointing to the critical role the zoo plays in Tucson tourism and the local economy, calling the sales tax a “proven investment” that has already delivered for Tucson. “When families plan Arizona vacations, they compare destinations. A world-class zoo keeps Tucson on their itinerary, driving hotel stays, restaurant visits, and retail spending throughout our community,” Garcia wrote. “Every out-of-town visitor who comes to the zoo spends money at local businesses, creating jobs and generating tax revenue that far exceeds the minimal investment.” Garcia wrote that without the renewal of Prop. 422, the zoo would face “deteriorating infrastructure and an inability to expand exhibits that meet modern standards.” “Competing cities like Phoenix continuously upgrade their attractions,” he wrote. “We cannot afford to fall behind.” There were no submitted arguments opposing Prop. 422 and no organized opposition campaign. 💡 The general election is November 3. Pima County voters can register, check their registration or request a mail ballot at recorder.pima.gov. Ian Stash is University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at ianjgs16@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad689b475342cf4db9284d0 ‘It’s my biggest pride’: NASCAR’s Daniel Suárez helping build Latino, Hispanic fan bases te 2026-10-19T21:20:52.396Z ‘It’s my biggest pride’: NASCAR’s Daniel Suárez helping build Latino, Hispanic fan bases AVONDALE – Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano’s fans were all loud and proud at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, but there was one racer whose fans stood out from the crowd: Daniel Suárez.  The Freeway Insurance 500 was an important race for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, but one of the biggest storylines of the weekend was the throngs of Hispanic and Latino fans in attendance, showing support for the sport. And Suárez.  According to NASCAR, in 2024, 26% of fans were defined as multicultural. That number has grown throughout the years, but further growth remains a top priority. “NASCAR wants to grow diversity, inclusion, multicultural efforts internationally,” Suárez said. “For me, it’s very important to continue to represent and continue to be there for NASCAR for communities.” Suárez, the Monterrey, Mexico-born driver of the No. 7 Chevrolet, is one of two full-time international drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series. The 34-year-old has made history throughout his NASCAR tenure. In 2016, he won the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship, and in 2022 he became the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race. Daniel Suárez passes Turn 4 during the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona on Oct. 18, 2026. (Photo by Zina Garcia/Cronkite News) His success and history-making efforts have brought him a wealth of fans, especially in Phoenix. They were on full display Sunday at the racetrack with fans wearing shirts, jackets, caps and one sporting a sombrero while dressed as a taco. “There are a lot of Latinos here,” Suárez said. “It has always meant a lot to race here in Phoenix, Arizona already for many years. So it’s always a lot of fun to come here.” It is no secret that Latinos and Hispanics love sports. An analysis from Fast Company on that sports market in the United States found that 94% of Hispanic males identify as sports fans, with 56% of them describing themselves as “avid” fans. Many of those “avid” fans were on display at Phoenix Raceway.  “Latino people always support Latino people, so I think it’s part of our own culture,” said Saúl Valle, a NASCAR fan of 22 years. “I think if we saw a Mexican doing something good, we’re gonna cheer him up.” Valle’s first time at a racetrack was on Sunday. He became a Suárez fan after learning of all the hardships that brought him to the Cup Series. Valle was one of many to cheer on the No. 7 car as he finished in seventh place, the eighth top-10 finish for Suárez. Another set of fans, father and daughter Rudy and Adriana Chavez, were big fans of NASCAR before Suárez entered the Cup Series, but after learning more about Suárez and where he comes from, they were ready to follow. “I don’t really like the machismo mentality that some drivers have,” Chavez said. “He’s really down-to-earth, just a good person. So (it) really brought me in as a fan, and then seeing someone from the same heritage is really cool, too.” For Adriana, as a younger fan than her father, she not only follows the sport by going in person, but also keeps up with what is going on via social media. She sees how Suárez is continuing to build the sport not only through the older generation of NASCAR fans, but also for people like her. “A lot of younger people are getting into NASCAR, I think because of him and a few other racers,” Chavez said. “The fact that he’s really in tune with his culture is really bringing a lot of us into it.” One of the biggest events surrounding the expansion of NASCAR in Hispanic and Latino communities was the “Daniel’s Amigos” initiative at Chicago’s Harrison Park. Chavez received an invitation and loved her time there. These initiatives and Suárez taking the time to attend events in Phoenix, such as the fan fest showcases, are just some of what he and NASCAR are doing for the community. As more and more Latinos become NASCAR fans, Suárez will continue to be the face of a population of people who love sports. He was recently extended at Spire Motorsports for next season.  Suárez wants to make history for Latinos. It’s personal. “It’s a lot of fun for me to be able to represent my community and the Spanish-speaking people,” Suárez said. “It’s my biggest pride.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6899d75342cf4db9284a2 Famed wedding venue of Michael Douglas, others closing for years, leaving brides scrambling te 2026-10-19T21:20:29.083Z Famed wedding venue of Michael Douglas, others closing for years, leaving brides scrambling One of New York City's most storied hotels is shutting its doors for years, leaving brides and grooms scrambling to secure new wedding venues. For over a century, The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan has stood as the ultimate crown jewel of luxury weddings, setting the stage for extravagant celebrations — most notably the star-studded 2000 nuptials of Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones and a glamorous gathering back in 1968 for Julie Nixon and David Eisenhower. The Fifth Avenue landmark is also deeply woven into the fabric of popular culture. It has served as the backdrop for blockbuster films like "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" and "Bride Wars."  LUXURY HOTEL FAVORED BY KENNEDYS, GRACE KELLY CRACKS DOWN ON INFLUENCER PHOTO SHOOTS It was also the beloved stomping ground of Eloise from Kay Thompson's classic children’s books. The Plaza Hotel will close in January 2027 for at least four years as the landmark undergoes extensive restoration work, the hotel said in a press release shared with Fox News Digital. The hotel, which opened in 1907 overlooking Central Park, said the work will focus on repairing and restoring its historic façade. "Due to the complexity of this undertaking and significant intrusion to operations, The Plaza Hotel will be closing for at least four years commencing January 2027 while the work is underway," the hotel said. The announced closure is creating uncertainty for couples who had planned to marry at the hotel. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Several brides with upcoming weddings said they were left scrambling for alternate venues after learning of the closure, according to the New York Post. Christine Carney, 38, had planned a roughly 200-person wedding at the Plaza for May 1 after booking the venue nearly a year in advance, the outlet reported. Carney told the Post she learned about the closure from a friend rather than the hotel itself, leaving her worried about the money already paid for her wedding. "I'm definitely frustrated and disappointed that this happened, and I'm anxious to figure out what the next steps will be," she told the outlet. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The closure drew reactions from New Yorkers and travelers online, including some who immediately thought about the weddings affected. "I feel sorry for all the weddings that had to [be] canceled," one Reddit user wrote. "[I] was [supposed] to go to a wedding in [February] and now the groom is scrambling." Another commenter responded, "It's going to be impossible to find something comparable on such short notice." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The Plaza said additional details surrounding the planning and execution of the restoration remain under review. The hotel has hosted some of the country's most high-profile weddings and receptions, including Patricia Kennedy and actor Peter Lawford's reception in 1954, as well as Julie Nixon and David Eisenhower's reception in 1968. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6898b75342cf4db928485 Joe Manchin to Campaign With Susan Collins in Maine Ahead of Midterm Elections te 2026-10-19T21:20:11.600Z Joe Manchin to Campaign With Susan Collins in Maine Ahead of Midterm Elections Former Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia said he told Senator Susan Collins, who is locked in a tough re-election fight, “Whenever you run again, I’m going to come.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6873775342cf4db92840b Commanders Announce Major RB Move Before 'MNF' Matchup vs 49ers te 2026-10-19T21:10:15.096Z Commanders Announce Major RB Move Before 'MNF' Matchup vs 49ers The Washington Commanders moved starting running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt to the injured reserve on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6873175342cf4db928402 JD Vance Rally Crowd Chants ‘USA’ as Protester Removed in North Carolina te 2026-10-19T21:10:09.026Z JD Vance Rally Crowd Chants ‘USA’ as Protester Removed in North Carolina The disruption came one week after a scuffle interrupted President Donald Trump’s October 12 rally in Youngstown, Ohio. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad684d875342cf4db9283ba SEC's crazy, history-making Week 7 weekend is the latest example of college football's new era te 2026-10-19T21:00:08.668Z SEC's crazy, history-making Week 7 weekend is the latest example of college football's new era Week seven of the college football season was everything fans love about the sport. Chaos. Rivalries, like Tennessee-Alabama and Auburn-Georgia. Upsets, with BYU taking down Notre Dame in front of an exuberant home crowd in Provo. And debate over what it all means for the rest of the year. Not one team ranked in the AP Top 25 poll in week six stayed in the same position in the week seven poll. Texas dropped 12 spots. Florida gained 12. Multiple other schools moved up or down at least six positions, with Missouri falling a whopping nine places after their blowout loss to Ole Miss. But no stat better exemplifies the chaos of week seven better than this one. Tom Fornelli from CBS Sports posted on X this week that, "The SEC is the first conference this century to have 5 AP Top-20 teams lose in the same week." WEEK 7 AP TOP 25 POLL FEATURES A COMPLETE SHUFFLE AFTER CHAOTIC WEEKEND, WITH MIAMI TAKING OVER THE TOP SPOT We're just a few months away from completing our 26th year in this century, somehow, and the SEC was the first conference in that time frame to have five teams rankedin the top-20 lose in just one weekend. That's pretty remarkable. And it's also a sign of things to come. We've known for some time that the advent of NIL and the transfer portal would change college football. But it doesn't seem like we've come fully to grips with just how quickly that change would happen and how much of an impact it would have on the sport. The reasons for this, and the results from it, are obvious. In decades past, a say, four-star recruit might choose to commit to Nick Saban's Alabama, or Pete Carroll's USC, hoping to play for championships and reach the NFL. Then find themselves losing out on a starting role to an even more highly regarded five-star player. With little recourse, short of transferring to sit out an entire season, that player likely would stay put, wait their turn, and hope they get their chance on the field. Now though, many of those players don't pick Georgia, Alabama, or USC in the first place. NIL has allowed smaller programs to compete for recruits they'd previously have missed out on. They might not offer the same coaching or championship aspirations, but they can offer something more immediately valuable: money. It's the same with the transfer portal. Lose out on a starting job? Hit the portal, go start elsewhere. Suddenly that four-star backup for Alabama is now a starter at Auburn or Tennessee. Again, it's obvious, but this weekend's chaos shows the result of this new era in practice: the gaps between teams are smaller than they've ever been. And we have the data to prove it. ESPN's SP+ ranking system is an efficiency-driven rating that measures success on offense, defense, and special teams, adjusted for tempo and opposition. Essentially, trying to use the most sustainable and predictive parts of a team's resume to remove some of the randomness inherent in sports. These ratings generally track very closely to those used by sports books to set their lines. And sports books are the best in the business at ranking the best teams, because their livelihood depends on it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Thus far in 2026, just a little over halfway through the season, there's a clear pattern: there's not nearly as much of a gap separating the top handful of teams from the back end of the top 25. And it's why we're seeing so many more upsets, with more likely coming the rest of the year. Ohio State is currently the number one team in the rating at 26.8, roughly corresponding to 27 points better than the median college football team, around the 70th best in the country, for example. Georgia is right behind at 26.5, then Miami at 25.3, Notre Dame at 24.8, and Indiana at 23.6. That's already very tightly bunched, but expanding it shows how close the margins are in college football this year. Utah, the No. 10 team in SP+, is rated at 19.4, just a touchdown behind OSU. Ole Miss, at No. 14, is 17.1, meaning they're less than a touchdown worse than Indiana. You can look all the way down to Kansas State at No. 25 and they're essentially one score worse than No. 9 BYU. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! So how does this compare to the pre-portal era? Well, looking back at 2022, it's apparent how much, and how quickly, things have changed. The 2022 Georgia Bulldogs, in the post-bowl results, had a 37.3 rating. They were over 37 points better than the median team, compared to Ohio State's 26.8 points in 2026. Georgia's 37 rating was a whopping 23 points better than the No. 25 team in that year's rankings, Arkansas. Halfway through the 2026 season, the gap between No. 1 and No. 25 is just 13 points. Georgia was 18 points better than the No. 10 team, funnily enough also Utah, in 2022. Right now, the gap between OSU and Utah is seven points. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Those are gigantic differences, and it's why the era of runaway dominance and multi-year dynasties seems to be at an end. Indiana's 2025 season was remarkable; running through an entire year undefeated in the portal, superconference, expanded playoff era is an incredible achievement. Even Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said prior to the season that he believed those days were over in college football. Then Indiana went 16-0. But already, in just week seven, there is only one undefeated team remaining in the Big Ten and SEC, combined. And it's UCLA. Just as everyone expected. Alabama has two losses. Georgia lost at home. Texas has two losses and is lucky not to have a third. Indiana's winning streak was snapped. Oregon has two losses and remains unranked. LSU spent about $150 million to hire Lane Kiffin and revamp their roster, and lost twice in the first six games. The gaps between teams is small, and shrinking. Which is why there are more upsets and surprises than even the typically chaotic college football season usually provides. Oh, and Ohio State just lost their starting quarterback for "several weeks," ahead of games against USC and Oregon. And in a perfect example of how this new era works, instead of another experienced, highly-ranked recruit backing Julian Sayin up, they're turning to a three-star true freshman to replace him. That hypothetical backup? He's probably starting somewhere else. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6828175342cf4db9282e5 Bills Bring Back Former Star CB After CJ Gardner-Johnson Suspension te 2026-10-19T20:50:09.312Z Bills Bring Back Former Star CB After CJ Gardner-Johnson Suspension The Bills are welcoming a familiar face back to the organization by signing him to the practice squad on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6827f75342cf4db9282dc 49ers Rule Out Veteran Wide Receiver vs Commanders te 2026-10-19T20:50:07.566Z 49ers Rule Out Veteran Wide Receiver vs Commanders The San Francisco 49ers offense will be even more short-handed against the Washington Commanders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6827d75342cf4db9282d3 Giants HC John Harbaugh Addresses Starting QB Decision for Texans Game te 2026-10-19T20:50:05.684Z Giants HC John Harbaugh Addresses Starting QB Decision for Texans Game Giants head coach John Harbaugh addressed the team's starting quarterback situation ahead of their game against the Texans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6803775342cf4db92821f MMA fighter receives big bonus on OnlyFans after suffering a wardrobe malfunction during loss te 2026-10-19T20:40:23.192Z MMA fighter receives big bonus on OnlyFans after suffering a wardrobe malfunction during loss A loss, no matter how you get there, counts the same in the record books. The reality, however, is that not all losses are created equal. Some are closer to the win column than others and some earn a big unexpected bonus due to a boob falling out and receiving camera time. The latter is how MMA fighter Lucero Acosta's PFL debut played out in Chicago on Friday night. The fight ended in a TKO loss to 9-1 Shannon Clark when the referee stepped in and stopped the fight. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! While the 32-year-old from Mexico did inflict some damage on her opponent during the fight, she was on the receiving end of a flurry of elbows that bounced her head off the canvas and at some point had one of her boobs pop out. Not all the angles of the end of the fight caught Acosta's slippage. This is one of the safe ones. The other angle, if you're really interested in that aspect of this fascinating story, can easily be found on social media. A tough loss by TKO in the record books for Acosta, who once went viral training underwater in a bikini, but a TKO loss unlike most TKO losses. As you would expect, the wardrobe malfunction that accompanied the third round stoppage also went viral. It then earned her that unexpected bonus. WWE STAR ADDS TO HER LEGACY WITH 'BUILT IN THE FRONT & STACKED IN THE BACK' EXPLANATION FOR LOCKER ROOM NUDITY In a moment of preparation meeting opportunity, Acosta said in a post on Instagram that she's cashed in on the attention thanks to her OnlyFans. "Extra payment on @onlyfans because we showed our nipples during the @pflmma live," she wrote. "It’s cute. Official sponsor." She then suggested that the "extra payment" might be as much as $500k. Not a bad bonus in a loss where, by the end, your head was being dribbled by the winner's elbows — if, indeed, it's anywhere even remotely close to that amount. The loss for Lucero Acosta, her first by TKO, dropped her professional record to 6-3. It also ended a four-fight win streak that ran from September 2022 to April 2025. I think we've learned something from all this. You win some, you lose some, and some losses turn into a win of sorts thanks to a wardrobe malfunction. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6803575342cf4db92820d Repeat offender accused of shooting National Guard member has lengthy history with the law, records show te 2026-10-19T20:40:21.351Z Repeat offender accused of shooting National Guard member has lengthy history with the law, records show A repeat offender accused of shooting a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., as troops tried to break up a street fight had previously been convicted of assaulting police officers and illegally carrying a gun, federal officials said. The U.S. Marshals Service on Monday identified Jerrell Jackson, 41, as the suspect in the shooting, which happened at about 11:15 p.m. Sunday in the 400 block of 8th Street SE. Jackson was previously convicted of two counts of assault of a police officer and one count of carrying a pistol without a license and had three parole violations, the agency said. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBER SHOT IN DC, POLICE CHIEF SAYS Court records reviewed by Fox News Digital show Jackson has faced at least 13 prior criminal cases or arrests in the District dating back to 2004, involving allegations ranging from gun and drug offenses to assault, threats and unlawful entry. Some cases resulted in convictions, while others were dismissed or resolved through diversion. "We are praying this National Guard member has a quick and speedy recovery," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "The suspect in the shooting has a lengthy rap sheet including two counts of assault of a police officer, illegally carrying a pistol, and multiple parole violations." The National Guard member was shot in the leg and has since been released from the hospital. DC GUARD SHOOTING SUSPECT STARES DOWN DEATH PENALTY IN FIRST COURT APPEARANCE A fight broke out between at least two men outside a local business before National Guard members stepped in. At least one of the men then opened fire. National Guard members returned fire, hitting Jackson in the abdomen, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. 100-SHOT SOMALI GANG GUN BATTLE ROCKS MINNESOTA AS SHERIFF WARNS 'WE'RE IN TROUBLE' Jackson was taken to another hospital for treatment. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Investigators recovered a gun in an alley next to the shooting scene, along with at least 14 shell casings. No other suspects were at large, and no other National Guard members or civilians were injured. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB The U.S. Marshals Service and National Guard said they would not identify the wounded Guard member because of privacy concerns and the ongoing investigation. SEND US A TIP The shooting comes as the Trump administration touts the work of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, which brings together more than 20 federal and local agencies along with the National Guard. TRUMP'S DC CRIME CRACKDOWN 'WORKING' AS CITY SEES HOMICIDES PLUMMET 43% SINCE 2025: SLAIN INTERN'S MOM LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The task force has made more than 18,000 arrests, seized nearly 2,200 illegal guns and returned 28 missing children home, the U.S. Marshals Service said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Bis credited the task force with driving down violent crime in the nation's capital. "Thanks to the President's Safe and Beautiful Task Force violent crime in the city has drastically decreased," Bis said. "D.C. residents and visitors are thankful for all the Task Force has done to drive down crime and make our nation’s capital safe again." Fox News Digital’s Alex Nitzberg contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6803175342cf4db9281d9 Rams Lose Replacement Kicker to Injured Reserve Following Week 6 Loss te 2026-10-19T20:40:17.166Z Rams Lose Replacement Kicker to Injured Reserve Following Week 6 Loss The Los Angeles Rams placed kicker Blake Grupe on the injured reserve following his first game with the team in Week 6. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6802e75342cf4db9281d0 Vivek Ramaswamy Breaks Unwanted Record in Ohio Race vs. Amy Acton: te 2026-10-19T20:40:14.985Z Vivek Ramaswamy Breaks Unwanted Record in Ohio Race vs. Amy Acton: CNN says Ramaswamy is performing worse with Ohio independents than any Republican gubernatorial nominee this century. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6802d75342cf4db9281c7 Stephen Curry Injury Update Gives Clarity For Warriors-Lakers NBA Season-Opener te 2026-10-19T20:40:13.004Z Stephen Curry Injury Update Gives Clarity For Warriors-Lakers NBA Season-Opener Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr provided a big injury update on star guard Stephen Curry Monday afternoon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6802a75342cf4db9281b5 Jaguars HC Liam Coen Sends Pro Bowler Clear Message After Week 6 Benching te 2026-10-19T20:40:10.524Z Jaguars HC Liam Coen Sends Pro Bowler Clear Message After Week 6 Benching Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen addressed a wide receiver sitting out the second half of Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6802875342cf4db9281ac Patriots Lose Key Offensive Weapon to Injured Reserve Before Bears Game te 2026-10-19T20:40:08.289Z Patriots Lose Key Offensive Weapon to Injured Reserve Before Bears Game The New England Patriots have placed key wide receiver Romeo Doubs on injured reserve after their win against the Jets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6802575342cf4db92819a Apple $250 Million Settlement: How to Get Your Payout Before Deadline te 2026-10-19T20:40:05.694Z Apple $250 Million Settlement: How to Get Your Payout Before Deadline The settlement covers eligible U.S. customers who bought the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 16-series devices. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad67dd775342cf4db928088 Trump renews push to rename New Mexico ‘New America,’ touts higher home values and incomes te 2026-10-19T20:30:15.346Z Trump renews push to rename New Mexico ‘New America,’ touts higher home values and incomes President Donald Trump is giving New Mexico another branding pitch, urging the state to swap "Mexico" for "America" and suggesting the change could boost everything from home values to state pride. "New Mexico should immediately change its name to New America. We are not Mexico, we are the United States of America!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "The name would add great value and prestige to the State! Home Values and Incomes would rise, and you would be even prouder while saluting our beautiful American Flag!" The president also worked in a swipe at the state’s elections. AFTER 'LAKE AMERICA,' TRUMP SUGGESTS A NEW NAME FOR THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO "Maybe even the Crooked Elections, that New Mexico is known for, would become honest again!" he wrote. MAP IT: DOJ ILLEGAL VOTING CRACKDOWN SWEEPS 17 STATES AS RAZOR-THIN ELECTIONS FACE SCRUTINY Trump offered no evidence in the post to support his election allegation or explain how a name change would increase property values and incomes. The suggestion revives an idea Trump floated last month, when he shared a map showing "Mexico" crossed out in red and replaced with "America." The White House amplified that post on its official X account. TRUMP TAUNTS CANADA ON RENAMING LAKE ONTARIO THE 'LAKE AMERICA' AMID RISING BORDER TRADE RIFT Trump also pitched the change during remarks at the RNC Midterm Convention on Sept. 9, suggesting neighboring New Mexico become "New America" and claiming the idea was popular. "You have a neighboring state, New Mexico. We think it should be called New America," Trump said. "I’ll tell you, the people love the idea." "I don’t know about the radical left. I’m sure it doesn’t like it, but the people love it," he added. New Mexico’s Democratic governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, pushed back at the time, telling Fox News Digital that the state’s name "isn’t up for debate — it’s been ours since before the United States existed." She accused the White House of focusing on a distraction while her administration worked on child care, education, health care and housing. NEW YORK GOV HOCHUL REJECTS TRUMP'S 'LAKE AMERICA' RENAMING WITH BLUNT MESSAGE "While the White House wastes time coloring on maps, Nuevo México is busy doing the work," Lujan Grisham said last month. Trump’s latest post calls for the state to change its name but does not lay out a formal process for doing so. New Mexico’s name is expressly written into Article I of its constitution, which states, "The name of this state is New Mexico." HOUSE DEM DEBBIE DINGELL PLACES TRUMP'S LAKE ONTARIO NAME CHANGE IN THE CROSSHAIRS The proposal follows Trump’s moves to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" for federal use and the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America." Fox News Digital's Amanda Macias contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad67dd575342cf4db92807f Kylie Jenner makes Victoria's Secret runway debut wearing $50M fantasy bra te 2026-10-19T20:30:13.409Z Kylie Jenner makes Victoria's Secret runway debut wearing $50M fantasy bra Heads turned for Kylie Jenner at the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show as she stormed the runway wearing a $50 million fantasy bra. Jenner, 29, wore the legendary piece to make her catwalk debut Sunday for the iconic womenswear brand at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Calif. The reality star sauntered alongside a number of VS supermodels, including new mother Barbara Palvin and rising superstar Tate McRae. KYLIE JENNER GOES TOPLESS ON INSTAGRAM FOR LATEST FASHION LAUNCH Designed in collaboration with famed jewelers Jacob & Co., the Fantasy Bra featured 4,410 natural diamonds with a massive 75-carat radiant-cut yellow diamond anchored in the middle. FORMER DISNEY STAR DYLAN SPROUSE SAYS ACTING AS A KID WAS ‘CHILD LABOR’ The mother-of-two wore a pair of white bottoms with a matching skirt and silk angel wings across her shoulders. Palvin, 33, returned to the runway decked out in sparkling diamonds only six weeks after giving birth to her first daughter with husband Dylan Sprouse. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "I’m going to be six weeks postpartum tomorrow, which is, I think in the US, most people have to go back after six weeks," she told People magazine. "So it’s not that big of a deal." Palvin added, "I’m feeling great. I think it’s very empowering that the Victoria’s Secret team is having me at the show and we’re supporting women." Sprouse sat front row to cheer on his wife, and later wrote on Instagram, "Proud of my missus, jumping right into the vs fashion show post birth. Built different. I don't know where you find the energy but damn!" LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Bella Hadid opened the star-studded show, which was hosted in Los Angeles for the first time since 2007 and also featured appearances by her sister Gigi Hadid, Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio. In addition to a lively performance by Tate McRae, Megan Thee Stallion, Megan Moroney and Katseye performed for the stars, which included mega momager Kris Jenner sitting front row with Timothée Chalamet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad67dd375342cf4db928076 Former OJ Simpson attorney, longtime friend both support possibility of accomplice in 1994 murders te 2026-10-19T20:30:11.820Z Former OJ Simpson attorney, longtime friend both support possibility of accomplice in 1994 murders A mob-linked drug trafficker with ties to OJ Simpson secretly became a jailhouse snitch and claimed to have information about efforts to dispose of evidence, potentially including a murder weapon that was never recovered, according to a new report. A former member of Simpson's "Dream Team" defense during one of the most scrutinized murder trials in American history says the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman are still an "open case" and that the claims should be further investigated. "It seems plausible and perhaps credible," former Simpson defense attorney Alan Dershowitz said on Fox News' "America Reports" Monday. BROTHER OF POSSIBLE OJ SIMPSON ACCOMPLICE CLAIMS HE RETURNED WITH BLOODY HANDS ON NIGHT OF MURDERS: REPORT He said he believes there are "unresolved" questions that deserve to be looked into. Those questions were raised in a New York Times report Sunday about Joseph Ippolito, a former cigarette boat racer, drug trafficker and restaurateur who knew Simpson and had become close with Al Cowlings, the former NFL star who drove the white Ford Bronco ahead of Simpson's arrest in Los Angeles. NICOLE BROWN SIMPSON TOLD FORMER LOVER SHE'D 'RATHER DIE' THAN RETURN TO O.J. SIMPSON BEFORE HER MURDER Ippolito told federal prosecutors he had information on the murder weapon. One has never been recovered. Further, Ippolito's brother Sam told the Times that his brother returned home on the night of the murders with a heavy bag and apparent blood on his hands. He claimed to have ditched the bag in a dumpster on Los Angeles' Doheny Drive without asking questions. He later asked for payment for his story and recanted, according to the report. But the claims are worth a look, Dershowitz said. "I think we ought to start from scratch and look at this evidence anew and see if there is credible evidence of a second person," he told Fox News. "I've often, right from the beginning, thought that this was very difficult for one person to have brought off and not only killed two people, but then disposed of the evidence and done all the things that we know occurred in this case." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Charlie Ehrlich, a friend of Ippolito since 1971 and eventually a close pal of Simpson's, said it's possible that a second person was involved — while vehemently denying unproven online speculation that it could've been him. "In my mind, there is a secondary guy," he told Fox News Digital Monday. "Who? I have no clue. But I believe, in my mind, there is." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Ehrlich, who was charged in connection with Simpson's 2007 Las Vegas memorabilia robbery case, has said he did not meet the running back until the former NFL star moved to Florida, following his trial. They became very close, however. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB "Do I think he did it? I don’t know," he said. "If he did it, or if he did not do it, I never saw him get angry — and I was with him a lot the last 10-12 years here of his life here in Florida. We were together every weekend." He has not been charged in connection with the Brown Simpson and Goldman case — nor was Ippolito or any of Simpson's other associates. SEND US A TIP Dershowitz noted that many of the case's key players are already dead. Simpson died in 2024. Ippolito died in 2006. "This should be looked at," Dershowitz said. "This is not a closed case." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Dr. Michael Baden, a Fox News contributor and renowned forensic pathologist who had been hired by Simpson's defense alongside Dr. Henry Lee, had been tasked with evaluating the autopsy findings, including that the same weapon was used on Brown Simpson and Goldman. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL While he said he was not involved with looking into whether someone could have assisted with the slayings after the fact, he told Fox News Digital that there was "no scene, autopsy [or] scientific evidence of more than one attacker." Cowlings did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad67dd075342cf4db92805b Mahmoud Khalil Appeals to Supreme Court to Halt Deportation te 2026-10-19T20:30:08.469Z Mahmoud Khalil Appeals to Supreme Court to Halt Deportation Mr. Khalil was a graduate student at Columbia when he was arrested by ICE agents and became the face of the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad67dce75342cf4db928052 Trump Rallies Red States Amid Fears About G.O.P. Voter Enthusiasm as Midterms Near te 2026-10-19T20:30:06.876Z Trump Rallies Red States Amid Fears About G.O.P. Voter Enthusiasm as Midterms Near The president’s swing is taking him to states including South Carolina and Kansas that were not seen as competitive just a few months ago. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad67dcd75342cf4db928036 Andy Reid Defends Harrison Butker After Missing Two Kicks vs Chargers te 2026-10-19T20:30:05.086Z Andy Reid Defends Harrison Butker After Missing Two Kicks vs Chargers The Chiefs kicker has been struggling from the 50-yard-plus range so far this season, including on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad67b7775342cf4db927fc1 Trump Threatens Reflecting Pool ‘Vandals’ in Update After Major Repair Work te 2026-10-19T20:20:07.762Z Trump Threatens Reflecting Pool ‘Vandals’ in Update After Major Repair Work Prosecutors dropped charges against a former Olympian for the damage, blaming contractors instead, but Trump says it was vandals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad67b7575342cf4db927fb8 NFL To Host First France Game After Weekend of Rising Chaos and Protests te 2026-10-19T20:20:05.567Z NFL To Host First France Game After Weekend of Rising Chaos and Protests The NFL’s first game in France remains on schedule despite fresh protests slated for Paris ahead of Sunday’s matchup. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6793575342cf4db927f95 NAU football vs. Portland State te 2026-10-19T20:10:29.452Z NAU football vs. Portland State Northern Arizona running back Jon Wilson (32) runs by a diving Portland State defender during a game on Saturday in the Walkup Skydome. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6793375342cf4db927f8c NAU football vs. Portland State te 2026-10-19T20:10:27.671Z NAU football vs. Portland State Northern Arizona quarterback Ty Pennington (6) hurdles a Portland State defender during a game on Saturday in the Walkup Skydome. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6792675342cf4db927f5d Steve Sarkisian faces brutal Arch Manning decision as Texas’ season begins to slip away amid losses te 2026-10-19T20:10:14.305Z Steve Sarkisian faces brutal Arch Manning decision as Texas’ season begins to slip away amid losses As the noise around college football continues to get louder pertaining to what is transpiring at Texas right now for Steve Sarkisian. It's starting to become clearer that the Longhorns head coach is feeling the pressure regarding the ongoing situation with Arch Manning. There are problems with the Texas offense that many thought would be fixed by the time its quarterback reached his second season as the starter. Unfortunately for those in Austin, the problems have only increased since the Longhorns put together a fourth quarter comeback to beat Ohio State in early September. TEXAS BLOWS 14-POINT LEAD, ARCH MANNING EXPERIENCES FIRST HOME LOSS AS QUESTIONS MOUNT IN AUSTIN Now, coming off their second straight loss, this time to unranked Florida, the college football world is wondering whether Sarkisian is ready to make the tough decision to bench Arch Manning if the quarterback cannot start putting together consistent play on the field. But, it should come as no surprise that Manning will be leading his team onto the field in Austin this weekend against Ole Miss as the starting quarterback.  Though that doesn’t mean the Texas head coach is ready to risk the chances of them making the CFP if Arch cannot show progress in the first half on Saturday. "I think there’s no doubt about it, Arch can play better for us," Sarkisian said on Monday. "He’s our starter, but I need to see a better version of Arch Manning like I need to see a better version of a lot of guys on our offensive football team right now, but we need to see a better version of him this week." Sarkisian can say this until he's blue in the face, but actually replacing the starting quarterback for 2nd-stringer KJ Lacey is going to be a decision that will come with ramifications. COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAOS: HISTORIC UPSETS, ARCH MANNING'S FIASCO, CLOCK CONTROVERSY AND CFP RAMIFICATIONS ARISE Even though it would be undoubtedly the hardest decision Steve Sarkisian has had to make during his time in Austin, there are plenty of folks wondering if the Longhorns coach is prepared to yank his starting quarterback out of the game if the situation calls for it. And I promise you there is plenty riding on the decision if it comes down to it. WEEK 7 AP TOP 25 POLL FEATURES A COMPLETE SHUFFLE AFTER CHAOTIC WEEKEND, WITH MIAMI TAKING OVER THE TOP SPOT Steve Sarkisian cannot risk losing his job over Manning, even if it comes across as a coach falling on the sword. Nor should he in this situation. I know it might shock folks, but one player cannot take precedence over a team fighting to make the postseason and compete for a title. The problem for Texas is that it's one loss away from losing out on all hope of the college football playoff. But, if the Longhorns fail to capitalize on the amount of talent they have accrued via the transfer portal and recruiting, there will be a number of other decisions that need to be made from within the Texas athletic department regarding the future of this program. So, what in the world does this staff do in this situation besides riding out the storm and hoping it gets better this Saturday against Ole Miss? Encouraging one the most high-profile players in college football to keep pushing, but also realizing that this is a business that comes with high-stake decisions. "I think that’s our job as coaches, and that’s partly for Arch, the player, right? There are two parts to this, right? It’s continuing to pour into him and coaching him and putting him in the best frame of mind to be successful," Sarkisian said. ARCH MANNING AND TEXAS LONGHORNS ERASE 20-POINT DEFICIT TO STUN OHIO STATE IN SHOCKING COMEBACK FOR THE AGES "Sometimes that’s patting him on the back. Sometimes that’s tough love, and we've got to be honest with him of where he needs to improve. And like I said earlier, we need to see a better version of him this week in practice and in game, because ultimately the player is in there, and it’s our job to try to get it out of them. That is the million-dollar question right now that has spurred plenty of conversation within the college football community. There is nothing Arch has done this season that proves he is worthy enough to be a first-round pick in next year's NFL Draft. But, that also doesn’t mean Manning is ready to test the professional waters rather than returning for another season. TENNESSEE BEAT ALABAMA, SMOKED CIGARS AND HELPED FUND KALEN DEBOER’S NIL FUND WITH $500K FIELD-STORMING FINE If Texas were to make a decision to go with KJ Lacey, would that then mean that the Arch experiment is over? Could Manning look to the transfer portal if things continue trending south in Austin? These are questions that are being asked behind the scenes right now within the collegiate world, and they are becoming louder by the weekend. Nobody really knows what the future holds for this Texas football program, but the evidence is starting to mount that Manning might not actually be the answer everyone thought he could be at some point. And by the way, that's ok. Arch does not have to live up to the hype, though it's understandable why he feels the pressure. But at the same time, Steve Sarkisian is risking his job with this Texas offense that is not producing results  So, the real question is whether the Longhorns coach is prepared to make one of the boldest decisions of any coach's career and bench a 'Manning'. Sarkisian is hoping it doesn’t come to that, though I can assure you he's at least starting to think about it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6792375342cf4db927f54 Carville says he'd rather Republicans keep the House than Democrats win by five seats, held 'hostage' by DSA te 2026-10-19T20:10:11.967Z Carville says he'd rather Republicans keep the House than Democrats win by five seats, held 'hostage' by DSA Democratic strategist James Carville said during an interview on Sunday that he would rather the Republicans win by five seats in the House of Representatives in the midterm elections than the Democrats win by the same number, worrying that the Democratic Party would become "hostages" to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). While speaking to "The Bulwark Takes," Carville provided his midterm election predictions, and said he would be disappointed if Democrats won by a slim margin. "I would be disappointed if it comes in at 225 House seats. And that would almost be — I would rather the Republicans keep the House by five than the Democrats win by five because if that happens, they're hostage to the DSA," Carville said. "Like Hakeem cannot move. There's no place for him to go. Even if you have a close Senate, Fetterman would keep Schumer [on] Pepto-Bismol all night. So, I think this is one of these races where margin matters a lot." STEWART EXPECTS SCHUMER, JEFFRIES TO DISAPPOINT IF THE DEMS WIN BACK THE HOUSE AND SENATE "Winning big is almost as big as winning, which is weird but it’s a nightmare at 225," he added. Bill Kristol, the host of "The Bulwark Takes," pushed back and said that was "a lower bound" for Democrats in the House. MAHER PREDICTS 'CLASSIC HISTORICAL A-- WHOOPING' FOR GOP IN MIDTERMS BUT WARNS DSA COULD HAUNT DEMS IN 2028 Moderate Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff pushed back on Carville's assertion in a statement to Fox News Digital. "I do think we have seen DSA figures overexploit their leverage to the point of sabotaging actual progress. One need look no further than the upcoming 10-year anniversary of Secretary Clinton losing to Donald Trump to find the data behind that claim. So I understand the concern, but Carville is absolutely wrong here and does a disservice to the vast majority of Democrats who absolutely want Democrats to win back the House and Senate, by any margin possible, to finally have a check on Trump’s radically anti-democratic agenda and the widespread corruption in his administration," he said. Shroff continued, "To suggest otherwise gives fodder to figures like Hasan Piker who claims Democrats are more against their farther left flank than MAGA — which is simply untrue. But when a figure like Carville makes this sort of statement, it goes viral and actually dissuades leftists in our big tent from even showing up. So it’s an irresponsible line from him." He argued that losing the House majority by five seats, as Carville suggested, was not the way to overcome the DSA's leverage. SOCIALISM SURGES AMONG DEMOCRATS AS PARTY LEADERS REJECT DSA AGENDA: ‘PACK OF FOOLS’ Carville also offered a behind-the-curtain take about the Democratic Party. "El-Sayed had AOC campaign with him on the upper peninsula," he said. "That doesn't make any sense." CARVILLE SAYS ONE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST'S 'LUNACY OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL' POLICY COULD HAUNT SWING-STATE DEMS "They had five progressive Democrats on the upper peninsula of Michigan," Carville continued to say. "What they're lining up to say is, 'You see that the moderate — the Clinton Democrats, like Carville, said they can only — all the DSA can win is in hardcore urban areas.' We have showed you that the people all over the country are waiting to be the sound of true progressivism." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE He said that progressives, such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., are setting themselves up to say that the progressive agenda could succeed anywhere in the country. JAMES CARVILLE WARNS FAR-LEFT CANDIDATES 'TOO HARD-HEADED' TO KNOW THEY'RE UNPOPULAR "It's not. But it's not going to stop them from saying it. Trust me, that's what they're going to say," he said. Democrats are projected to take back control of the House and the Senate. The latest Power Rankings in the Senate point to Democrats and Republicans each taking 47 seats in the midterms, leaving six races rated as true toss-ups. Additionally, three races are rated as leaners — one step shy of a toss-up. These nine showdowns will likely determine whether the Democrats make a net gain of four seats to win control of the Senate or if the GOP holds the majority. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6791d75342cf4db927f16 Amazon is taking its biggest shot at Nvidia yet with new TorchNeuron dev tool te 2026-10-19T20:10:05.442Z Amazon is taking its biggest shot at Nvidia yet with new TorchNeuron dev tool Amazon wants to break Nvidia’s hold on PyTorch, the free toolkit used to build most AI apps, so that more developers run their apps on alternative chips like its own. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad676cf75342cf4db927cbf DOJ Charges 28 California Residents With Voting-Related Crimes Amid Trump’s Voter Fraud Push te 2026-10-19T20:00:15.776Z DOJ Charges 28 California Residents With Voting-Related Crimes Amid Trump’s Voter Fraud Push The effort by the Trump administration comes as it wages a broader fight with California officials over voter rolls. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad676ce75342cf4db927ca6 NFL Announces Punishment for Bills' CJ Gardner-Johnson After Spitting Incident te 2026-10-19T20:00:14.126Z NFL Announces Punishment for Bills' CJ Gardner-Johnson After Spitting Incident The NFL punished Buffalo Bills defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson for spitting toward Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad676c975342cf4db927c9d Why Cris Collinsworth Thinks Aaron Rodgers Would Make a Perfect Commentator te 2026-10-19T20:00:09.751Z Why Cris Collinsworth Thinks Aaron Rodgers Would Make a Perfect Commentator This is likely the last year for Aaron Rodgers to play in the NFL, so could he end up in commentating afterwards? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad676c775342cf4db927c94 Ohio Shooting Near Columbus Mosque: What We Know as Police Respond te 2026-10-19T20:00:07.532Z Ohio Shooting Near Columbus Mosque: What We Know as Police Respond The ATF said its agents were responding to reports of multiple victims near to a mosque in the northeast area of the city Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad676c575342cf4db927c8b Kyrie Irving on Future Retirement: 'Not the Same NBA I Fell in Love With' te 2026-10-19T20:00:05.216Z Kyrie Irving on Future Retirement: 'Not the Same NBA I Fell in Love With' Veteran point guard Kyrie Irving is entering his 14th active NBA season in 2026-27, suiting up for the Dallas Mavericks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6747375342cf4db927c1f Rob Gronkowski Shares Thoughts on CJ Gardner-Johnson Spit te 2026-10-19T19:50:11.101Z Rob Gronkowski Shares Thoughts on CJ Gardner-Johnson Spit Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson spit towards Raiders tight end Brock Bowers on Sunday, causing him to be ejected. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6747175342cf4db927c16 Patriots DT Gives Blunt Reaction to Mike Vrabel's Trash Talk After Jets Win te 2026-10-19T19:50:09.146Z Patriots DT Gives Blunt Reaction to Mike Vrabel's Trash Talk After Jets Win Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams had a blunt reaction to head coach Mike Vrabel's trash talk for the Jets game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6746f75342cf4db927c0d 49ers Could Reunite With Pro Bowl Defender After Front Office Shakeup te 2026-10-19T19:50:07.175Z 49ers Could Reunite With Pro Bowl Defender After Front Office Shakeup The San Francisco 49ers are being urged to reunite with Indianapolis Colts star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6746d75342cf4db927c04 Ravens HC Jesse Minter Provides Cryptic Injury Update on Lamar Jackson te 2026-10-19T19:50:05.054Z Ravens HC Jesse Minter Provides Cryptic Injury Update on Lamar Jackson Lamar Jackson missed each of the Baltimore Ravens' last two games since suffering an ankle injury in Week 4. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6722275342cf4db927bba Hungary and Poland defend tough migration policies as France reels from violent unrest te 2026-10-19T19:40:18.554Z Hungary and Poland defend tough migration policies as France reels from violent unrest As images of burning cars and historic buildings in France and Italy ricochet across Europe, leaders in Hungary and Poland are seizing the moment, not to address the unrest, but to redefine the migration debate. Both Hungary and Poland have laid down markers on allowing migrants into their nations. Even to the point of being fined and sanctioned by the European Union courts for refusing to open their gates to unchecked immigration, in Hungary’s case under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, while Poland faced sanctions in 2025. Eurostat’s latest available figures show that in 2025 France had almost 10 million and Italy about 7 million foreign-born residents. Poland had roughly 1 million foreign-born residents, while Hungary had less than 700,000, with most born in other EU countries and in Poland’s case about half came from Ukraine. TRUMP, WALTZ LINK FRANCE RIOTS TO MASS IMMIGRATION AS THOUSANDS ARE ARRESTED Reacting to the violence, Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar posted on X that, "Europe can count on Hungary." He stated that, "In the face of this senseless destruction and unjustified violence, perhaps it is now clear to everyone why Hungary advocates the strictest possible approach to migration, and why we will not weaken our border protection or immigration policy under any pressure." It is a sentiment echoed by Magyar’s Polish counterpart, Donald Tusk posted: "Poland will not repeat the mistakes of other European countries, nor will it pay for them," he wrote on Sunday night. "We are firmly defending the border against illegal migration, we have our own asylum policy (we do not accept applications), we deport those who break Polish law. On security issues, we will be relentless."  Sweden-based political scientist Daniel Schatz told Fox News Digital, "Burning buildings and looted shops in France and other countries are becoming political ammunition across Europe… Leaders pushing tougher immigration policies have a blunt message for voters at home: ‘This is what we intend to prevent.’ Images of chaos can carry more political weight than a hundred policy speeches." According to the latest available crime statistics from Eurostat, the European Union’s official statistical office, in 2024 France reported 304,900 police-recorded offenses, among the highest totals in the EU. Italy reported 142,600, while Poland with 57,300 and Hungary’s 28,600 were among the lowest totals in Europe. This as Eurostat’s 2023 "perception metric," or what percentage of people report crime or vandalism in their areas, showed France was again among the highest with about 20%, Italy reported 14-17%, Poland 7-8%, and Hungary at 6-7%. FRENCH SCHOOL RIOTS DEEPEN AS EXPERTS POINT TO FAR-LEFT ALLIANCE FUELING ‘BROADER CONFRONTATION’ "In Central and Eastern European countries, the riots in France are linked to immigration and to the issue of non-adaptation and non-integration of immigrants," Boštjan Udovič, Chair of International Relations at the University of Ljubljana’s Faculty of Social Sciences in Slovenia, told Fox News Digital. "Magyar and Tusk are delivering a blunt message to Brussels," Schatz added, "being pro-European does not mean signing up for liberal immigration policies… Magyar explicitly presents the French disorder as vindication of his migration policy. Tusk’s warning against repeating other countries’ mistakes reinforces a similar political message." Magyar said last week’s European Council summit "made it clear that the overwhelming majority of European countries have woken up and want to break with the permissive policies of the past. We hope it is not too late. "The Europe we all love is in serious trouble today," the Hungarian leader said. "It is our responsibility, too, to help preserve our continent as the most wonderful place in the world for our children and grandchildren… I express my full solidarity with the French people." ITALY’S SCHOOL VEIL BAN EXPOSES EUROPE’S ASSIMILATION FIGHT AS EXPERT WARNS US COULD BE NEXT Schatz said Magyar and Tusk "do not need to invoke Polish King Jan Sobieski’s leadership of the allied army that broke the Ottoman siege of Vienna in 1683 — a victory long celebrated as a defense of Christian Europe — to cast themselves as Europe’s protectors. Burning buildings provide a vivid contemporary backdrop for that message." Udovič is not surprised by Magyar and Tusk’s positions, noting that Central and Eastern European countries "usually link their EU membership to their identity, based mostly on a single nation." This is part of their history, he says, and "it would be unrealistic to expect that countries that fought for their independence based on their national movement would adopt… a concept of a multiethnic society." Schatz added, "This is ‘all politics is local’ playing out across borders. The streets are French or Italian; the voters being addressed are Hungarian or Polish." Udovič noted that Tusk is entering "a sort of pre-election campaign where migration will also be an issue." MELONI CONDEMNS ‘GANGS OF THUGS’ AFTER PROTESTS TURNED VIOLENT ACROSS ITALY Poland’s next parliamentary election is slated for Nov. 2027, and former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, a possible Tusk opponent, is echoing his successor’s remarks. "France is burning, and we must be wise before the harm is done," Morawiecki posted to X Monday morning. He added that his new center-right political coalition, Rozwoj Plus, "has a package of comprehensive solutions that will allow Poland to be not only prosperous, but also the safest country in the world!"  Meanwhile, "Strict immigration policies enjoy broad support in Hungary," former government official under the previous Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and current board member of the Hungarian Atlantic Council Á. Félix Debrenti told Fox News Digital.  He said, "Magyar understands that abandoning Orbán’s tough approach to immigration and border protection could cost him significant political support, particularly at a time when his party is already facing growing pressures." He said, "Taking a strong position on immigration allows Magyar to shift public attention away from the government’s domestic challenges and onto an issue where there is a broad national consensus," Debrenti continues. "All this comes just days before Oct. 23… when Hungarians commemorate the 1956 Revolution and the fight for freedom against Soviet oppression." Touching on the protests, Magyar posted: "Let there be no doubt: peaceful and lawful protest is one thing; vandalism and violence are quite another. The former is a fundamental right; the latter is a serious crime." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6722075342cf4db927bb1 Olivia Dunne and an NFL WAG dominate the Victoria's Secret show, Aaron Rodgers goes off & the refs STINK again te 2026-10-19T19:40:16.778Z Olivia Dunne and an NFL WAG dominate the Victoria's Secret show, Aaron Rodgers goes off & the refs STINK again '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. Third full week of October is here, boys and girls. Time to lock in. Everything is out in front of us. We're in the absolute sweet spot of football season, both college and NFL. Was that the greatest Saturday slate of all time? It may have been. Hockey is here. The NBA starts this week for those who care. The World Series is right around the corner. SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM SENDS A MESSAGE TO THE WOMAN-HATING WNBA PLAYERS WITH HER HAT, CRANKY PRIME & MAGGIE SAJAK! The WNBA is still, somehow, doing WNBA things and disrespecting our great national anthem. The weather has finally started to turn here in Florida. It ain't much, but when your highs are only 80 and not 90 on a consistent basis, it feels like winter. I only have to change shirts twice a day now! What a blessing. How lucky are we? Let's roll. Welcome to a Monday Nightcaps — the one where Olivia Dunne and an NFL WAG stole the show at last night's Victoria's Secret fashion show, which is apparently still going on. Who knew?! I didn't, but I do now. What else? I've got Aaron Rodgers absolutely blasting the turf in Tampa after yesterday's OT thriller, I'm still in awe of how bad the refs were in Saturday's FSU-Miami game, and I've got some random reader mail to clean out as we start a new week. It's overflowing right now! Been too long since we heard from you guys. That's on me. We'll fix it here in a bit. Grab you some chicken and waffles as we celebrate National Chicken & Waffles Day, and settle in for a Monday 'Cap! Normally I'm against popular trends, but I can't knock chicken and waffles. Great pairing. I've got nothing bad to say about either. Cracker Barrel, if I recall, had a solid chicken and waffle special at one point. No clue if they still do, but from what I remember, it was good. Side note: Anyone been to a Cracker Barrel lately? I know it's been a rough year for them, but I'd be curious to see if things improved over the summer after they canned that terrible CEO. Let me know! HAILEY OSTROM HITS GOLF COURSE IN MIDDLE OF HER 31 DAYS OF HALLOWEEN COSTUMES, VERONIKA RAJEK IS BACK & MEAT OK, let's go ahead and start class — and the week — with another elite pairing: Sports and Victoria's Secret fashion shows. The two have gone together beautifully for years, and — despite VS going woke for a stretch during the horrible Biden years — it appears that bond is stronger than ever. Just last night, while the Cowboys were peeing all over themselves at Lambeau, the models were out and about at the annual show in LA. Olivia Dunne was on the "Pink Carpet," along with Kristin Juszczyk — the wife of 49ers fullback, Kyle Juszczyk. Unsurprisingly, both had dominant showings: Good to see a couple OutKick Hall of Famers dominating out in LA! Well done, Kristin and Livvy. While Dunne is officially in her offseason with Paul Skenes and the Pirates in vacation mode, Kristin has game tonight in San Fran. 49ers-Redskins ... who ya got? Normally, I'd say San Francisco by a billion, but after the weekend we just experienced with upsets, I'm staying away from this one. Seriously, I can't remember a weekend with more upsets between college and the NFL. Obviously, Saturday was insane. I was stunned Georgia lost. Stunned. I thought Kirby Smart was upset-proof. And how about the Colts choking yesterday against the TITANS of all teams? That one cut me especially deep, because I had the Colts in Hard Rock's $2 million survivor pool. I couldn't believe what I was watching. Unfathomable. The biggest near-upset of the weekend took place in Coral Gables Saturday night, where Miami — now the No. 1 team in the country — nearly lost to FSU. Frankly, they should have. This holding call was maybe the softest "holding" call I've ever seen in my life: It was just so bad. I said it at the time, and I'll say it again today: FSU was robbed. If that's a hold, they might as well just go ahead and call it on every single play. These refs just can't help themselves, can they? They HAVE to make themselves part of the story. They're addicted to it. Of course, it got worse a play later: This one isn't quite as clear to me, but I still think it's pretty bad. I thought it was a pick at first. But after seeing all the replays, I'm not so sure it shouldn't have been simultaneous possession. I give the refs a bit of a pass for this one, but still ... Getting robbed on back-to-back Hail Marys is nasty work. I've never seen that before. Nice work! Another weekend of terrible refereeing in the books. Par for the course this season. Speaking of ... let's rapid-fire this Monday class into a big Monday night and start with some reader mail. From Jim D: More great content by the officials this weekend! 1. FSU vs. Miami … both of the last second plays in double OT … officials just wanted to get to their cars alive … 2 terrible calls back to back against FSU. 2 BYU/ ND … how many times is clock management going to be an issue with 12+ grown men watching a replay? And frankly - the stripes have to explain in black and white (no pun intended) why we have PI … it’s never called consistently. But it makes it great to manipulate the betting markets. 3 IU/OSU … call Klatt on this one, roughing the passer and targeting! Oh my! Klatt got it right on the broadcast … then the expert official from California joined the broadcast to tell us all the officials were correct with the pass interference and not targeting. Of course, because we have to protect the IU winning streak - makes for good tv drama. Thanks, Jim! I assume the Notre Dame frustration stems from the last five minutes of that game Saturday night, which were ... Well, they were just bad: What do we think? PI or let them 'em play? I'm always an advocate of letting them play, but that precedent has to be set in the first quarter. If refs are calling PI left and right all game long, then that should probably be a PI, too. As for the game clock ... I can't defend that one. There should've been a second left. Hat's off to BYU's scoreboard operator on that one. He/she gets the game ball! OK, that's it for today. Good start to the week, everyone. Solid way to kick off this third week of October. Let's end class with Aaron Rodgers absolutely torching the playing conditions in Tampa yesterday after stunning the Bucs in overtime. Tell us how you really feel, Aaron! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6721c75342cf4db927b87 Former NFL Player Believes Cowboys Have 'Exciting Outlook' After 'SNF' Loss te 2026-10-19T19:40:12.899Z Former NFL Player Believes Cowboys Have 'Exciting Outlook' After 'SNF' Loss An NFL analyst explained why the Dallas Cowboys still have hope after Sunday night's loss to the Green Bay Packers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6721a75342cf4db927b7e Colts Expected to Receive Major Trade Interest in Former Top-10 Pick te 2026-10-19T19:40:10.844Z Colts Expected to Receive Major Trade Interest in Former Top-10 Pick Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson is expected to generate a lot of trade interest around the league as the team struggles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6721875342cf4db927b75 Judge Warns Trump of Sanctions Over Conduct in BBC Lawsuit te 2026-10-19T19:40:08.578Z Judge Warns Trump of Sanctions Over Conduct in BBC Lawsuit A judge slammed President Trump for a “lack of participation” in his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6721675342cf4db927b6c Brian Schottenheimer Reveals His Message to Cowboys After Second Straight Loss te 2026-10-19T19:40:06.455Z Brian Schottenheimer Reveals His Message to Cowboys After Second Straight Loss Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer revealed his message to the team after their loss to the Green Bay Packers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad66fbe75342cf4db927aca Hackers hit AI coding tool OpenCode, running up charges on users’ AI accounts te 2026-10-19T19:30:06.613Z Hackers hit AI coding tool OpenCode, running up charges on users’ AI accounts OpenCode is an open-source AI coding agent that's become a popular alternative to Claude Code and Cursor. But hackers got into part of its online platform and stole some users’ API keys, and the AI tools it turned to for help kept refusing to look at the malicious code. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad66d6d75342cf4db927a99 Reporter’s Notebook: Senate sneaks in one last political play before voters have their say te 2026-10-19T19:20:13.116Z Reporter’s Notebook: Senate sneaks in one last political play before voters have their say In politics, you sometimes just do what you can. All 100 duly chosen and sworn U.S. senators understood why the Senate met for a week at the end of September. Yes there was the college sports bill. Yes there was the confirmation of Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling. Yes there was a big hearing with former special counsel Jack Smith. But you’d be badly mistaken if you thought both sides were really there to hammer out a package to bring down the cost of living for Americans. Don’t take my word for it. Take the word of the senators. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: A GUIDE TO THE COLLEGE SPORTS VOTE AND SENATE’S OHIO SHOWDOWN You are correct to say that Democrats blocked two bills that Republicans say voters really want. One was a measure to diminish the costs consumers pay for data centers and a plan to restrict stock trades by lawmakers. The latter bill even included a voter ID requirement – crucial to the GOP and its base. But Republican senators knew that Democrats wouldn’t accept these proposals. This was about politics. And Democratic senators wouldn’t accept any of the GOP’s legislative propositions, either. So let’s start with the Ratepayer Protection Act. Both sides know that voters are tripped out about AI and utterly losing it when it comes to data centers. An internal GOP memo in August revealed that the party was especially leery of what this meant for Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appointed Husted to the Senate last year to succeed Vice President JD Vance. Husted helped foster development of data centers as an official back in the Buckeye State. So, the final week of the Senate’s session before the midterms crawled with politics. REPUBLICANS FEAR THEY ‘HAVEN’T DONE A DAMN THING’ TO LOWER PRICES AHEAD OF MIDTERM RECKONING Republicans aimed to curb skyrocketing utility costs associated with the construction of data centers. "(People) ought to be guaranteed no electricity bills will go up by a cent because of a data center," said Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. "It sends a clear message that these AI companies and these data centers can't just come into local communities and strip mine out (land). Raise the electricity rates. Kick people off the grid. Take their water." But Democrats say the bill didn’t compel compliance by AI firms. This was just a suggestion that those who build the data centers help foot some of the bill. "It is a sham. A charade because it has no enforcement," said Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. "Everything in that bill can already be done by a state regulator. Or it can already be done by a data center developer. And the bill requires nothing of them," argued Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. I pressed Kaine on if "something was better than nothing." He disagreed. "No. You shouldn't trick people. And this is not even something," replied Kaine. "It's nothing," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., piled on with, "The Ratepayer Protection Act is a fraud. It does not require any protections at all. While Americans are demanding real guardrails on AI and data centers, Republicans are offering a toothless messaging bill." The bill is laced with midterm politics. Democrats claim Republicans called the vote to throw a lifeline to Husted. Many Senate Republicans were ready for the Senate to leave town for the midterms. But they hedged their bets around the data center bill. And, Husted. "Can you say 110 precent this is not a vote to help Jon Husted in Ohio?" yours truly inquired of Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. "I think it will help him," replied Hoeven. Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., agreed with Hoeven. "The one thing I'll just say is that this is clearly a political ploy," said Kim. "This is not something that's good for the American people. But it's certainly good for Sen. Husted." DATA CENTERS COULD BE THE SLEEPER ISSUE OF THE 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS The tilt between Husted and former Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is one of the nation’s most contentious Senate contests. "I don't think that there's a secret that Sen. Husted is trying to pass a piece of legislation so he could go home and run a campaign ad," said Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. Husted conceded as much. "We gave everybody a chance to do something about affordability and the Democrats blocked it. So we'll go campaign on it," said Husted. So yes. The Senate’s last week of session was about the midterms. "Has there ever been a late September or October before an election that wasn't all politics?" asked Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. The evolving positions on the data center bill by Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., may be an example of that. Welch was a yea when asked about the legislation on September 23 , after it overwhelmingly cleared the House. "I support it and I'd be glad to vote on it," said Welch. But the Vermont Democrat flipped to nay when the issue approached a roll call vote on the floor. "Why did you change? I asked Welch. "Well, two things. One, they won't allow us to have an amendment. And the problem with this bill is that it has no teeth," he replied. So the question is whether the sides prefer action. Or, if they’d rather have the issue. In fact it could be argued that Husted may have scored some political capital, deploying the blocked bill as a foil in an effort to contrast himself to Democrats. "It ought to be something that should be a no brainer here on the floor of the Senate," said Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. TRUMP’S DATA CENTER PUSH FRACTURES CONGRESS AS LOCAL ANGER EXPLODES: 'GRASPING AT STRAWS' It’s rare that competitive Senate contests pivot on a solitary issue. And certainly an individual debate or vote. Democratic Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson is pushing Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Bret Kavanaugh in 2018. It was one of the most factious confirmation battles in history. But Collins won reelection in 2020. That vote was eight years ago. A vote like the one on the data center measure just before the election can plant a seed in the mind of voters. And since Republicans were struggling on affordability – and then AI and data centers emerged as an issue – forcing this vote was probably the best political play the GOP had at its disposal. In campaigns, you do all you can. Let’s say for a moment that Husted loses narrowly to Brown in two weeks. And maybe Republicans would have held the Senate had Husted prevailed. Perhaps exit polling reveals that voters wished Republicans had done more on affordability. Party insiders would then accuse the Senate GOP brass of political malpractice by denying Husted a chance to make his case. It was the best Husted could do. And the best Senate Republicans could do. It may not work. But at least Republicans can say they did what they could. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad66d6975342cf4db927a90 Smithsonian screening dispute puts museum's commitment to diverse views on trial: 'Right kind of Black?' te 2026-10-19T19:20:09.389Z Smithsonian screening dispute puts museum's commitment to diverse views on trial: 'Right kind of Black?' FIRST ON FOX — A Black conservative filmmaker is challenging the Smithsonian to explain why his documentary questioning progressive views on race has yet to secure a public screening at its African American history museum, which has previously showcased films examining systemic racism. "White Guilt," directed and co-produced by Eli Steele, is based on a book by his father, noted Black conservative academic Shelby Steele. The younger Steele, who is Black, Jewish and deaf, has drawn on his own experiences to challenge prevailing views on race and identity. The documentary argues that White guilt over America's racial history, along with fears of being labeled racist, has pushed institutions to prioritize racial identity over individual merit. The dispute comes as the Smithsonian faces mounting pressure from President Donald Trump and his administration over allegations of ideological bias in its portrayal of American history. The White House has accused the institution of promoting progressive narratives and threatened to restrict federal support, escalating a broader battle over whose perspectives are represented in the nation's museums. SMITHSONIAN AMERICA 250 EXHIBIT FEATURES 3X MORE LIBERAL ITEMS THAN CONSERVATIVE ONES Steele provided communications to Fox News Digital showing that the museum declined his proposed screening dates and offered him a private rental option instead. The filmmaker says the museum has yet to respond to his request for alternative dates for a public screening. "The film is professionally shot, the quality is there. A comparable film that they've shown is '13th,' which itself is a very controversial film," Steele told Fox News Digital. "So that's the big question we have here: Do we have viewpoint diversity or do we not? Do you have to be the right kind of Black to be shown at the Smithsonian?" "That's the big question that we have to address in this room. But I hope that it's not about any of that," he continued. The filmmaker has questioned the apparent decision to not screen his film, given that the museum has allowed numerous other films with more progressive messages to have public screenings, though stopped short of accusing the museum of ideological discrimination. "13th," the film mentioned by Steele, is featured in educational and public programming at the NMAAHC. It argues that the 13th Amendment’s exception permitting forced labor as punishment for a crime enabled racial control to persist after slavery by allegedly criminalizing Black behavior. Other films shown by the NMAAHC in public screenings include such titles as "Hidden Figures" in 2016, "I Am Not Your Negro" in 2017 and "Faith in Blackness: An Exploration of AfroLatine Spirituality" in 2023, the latter presented in partnership with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. LIBERAL FACULTY STILL HUGELY OUTNUMBER CONSERVATIVES IN HIGHER EDUCATION: REPORT While Steele was hesitant to speculate as to why his film hadn't been scheduled for a public screening, other Black conservatives saw the museum's handling of his request as part of a familiar pattern. "Academia is not what it was years ago when I went to graduate school, when it touted itself as a marketplace for ideas," Carol Swain, a retired Black conservative professor and prominent media commentator, told Fox News Digital. "There would always be a token conservative included. And I have found over the years that conservatives were tolerated less and less. And if they were black, at some point they were not tolerated at all." "When you look at an institution like the Smithsonian, that's supposed to belong to all of us, to all Americans, you would think that it would be open to divergent views," Swain, who spent her career at institutions such as Princeton and Vanderbilt, continued. "That is not what we find." Wall Street Journal columnist and Manhattan Institute senior fellow Jason Riley shared a similar perspective. FORMER DEMOCRATIC STAFFERS, DEI LEADERS SHAPE SMITHSONIAN LEADERSHIP AMID POLITICAL FIRESTORM "I think the type of people who run the Smithsonian Institute are part of the broader liberal intelligentsia in this country that prevails in academia, prevails and the media. And this is not a point of view. That they take kindness to," Riley told Fox News Digital. "In fact, this film takes some rather direct shots at that group of people. So there might be some self-interest here. It might cut a little too close to these folks." "I do think that they have a vested interest in putting forward a narrative out there to advance a political agenda. And I think that's what's really going on here at places like the Smithsonian," Riley continued, citing his experience as a Black commentator who has spent his career sparring with White liberals. TRUMP V. SMITHSONIAN: A TIMELINE OF HOW THE WHITE HOUSE FIGHT OVER 'WOKE' HISTORY UNFOLDED Both Riley and Swain argued that viewing the film could do a service to White progressives by challenging their assumptions about race and forcing them to confront whether their preferred policies are actually helping Black America. Riley stated that the Black Americans who regularly attend the NMAAHC could benefit from Steele’s film as it challenges the popular assumption that they are blocked from social mobility by virtue of their race. In recent months, the Smithsonian has been the target of criticism from Republican elected officials, including the president, who argue that the institution has allowed political bias to overshadow the neutral presentation of history, an argument some within the organization reject, claiming that they are simply presenting the good and the bad aspects of the American story. As part of its effort to pressure the Smithsonian over what it describes as ideological bias, the Trump administration has threatened to restrict federal support, including discretionary grants and cooperation from federal agencies. While Riley and Swain raised questions about the Smithsonian's motives, the museum told Steele that his proposed dates were unavailable but did not explain whether it would consider alternative dates for a public screening, according to correspondence reviewed by Fox News Digital. Steele and his team reached out to the Smithsonian in late August about a public screening of their film, receiving a response within the day directing them to fill out an event application form, according to correspondence reviewed by Fox News Digital. In early September, they submitted a completed application form and provided two possible dates for a screening. About two weeks later, the NMAAHC responded by informing them that neither date was available for a public screening, according to the correspondence. After Steele's team asked about alternatives, the museum offered them the option of renting space for a private screening at a quoted cost of $35,000, according to correspondence reviewed by Fox News Digital, rather than arranging a museum-sponsored public screening. INSIDE THE BEHEMOTH SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM NETWORK DRAWING FIRE FROM THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION When Steele and his team clarified that they wanted a public screening and signaled flexibility on their requested dates, they received no response from the museum, per correspondence reviewed by Fox News Digital. "Answering email does not take that much time," Steele told Fox News Digital. "I watched the film last night. It's a well-made and powerful representation of ideas that Shelby Steele has been developing over the last 40 years," Glenn Loury, an African American professor at Brown University who has described himself as "conservative-leaning," told Fox News Digital. "Those ideas — about how racial identity interacts with the pursuit of ‘black power’ and the quest for ‘white innocence’ in the West — are vividly illuminated through the film's exploration of a number of exemplary cases." "The arguments advanced via Steele's eloquent narration in the film are not beyond questioning, but they are invariably provocative and insightful," he continued. "It would certainly be an appropriate use of the platform of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture to screen this documentary, as a means of provoking critical engagement with its themes from all corners of the political/ideological spectrum." IN PICTURES: HISTORIC SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM PACKED WITH WOKE POLITICAL MESSAGING ON RACE AND GENDER NMAAHC did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital. "My father, Shelby Steele, was born into segregation and has spent decades examining how America has changed, how far we have come, and what still divides us. ‘White Guilt,’ drawing on his 2006 book, brings that work to the screen," Steele said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "We approached the Smithsonian’s African American museum because we believe that conversation belongs there. Sharing his life’s work in a museum dedicated to the history he lived would mean a great deal to both of us." "Our proposal remains open, and we would appreciate an answer." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad66b2575342cf4db927a41 Maricopa chess club helps kids find their people te 2026-10-19T19:10:29.412Z Maricopa chess club helps kids find their people For some Maricopa kids, finding a chess partner can be harder than learning the game. Kevelyn Tellez started a club to change that. Tellez, founder and program director of the Piece of Life Youth Chess Club, said her son wanted to play chess but didn’t have anyone nearby to play with. She met head chess coach Ferdinando Fortuno, who goes by Coach Nino, at a nonprofit event in Phoenix, where he had set up a chess table. “I said, ‘Hey, how would you like to come to Maricopa and teach some children chess?’” Kevelyn said. Before launching the club, they held a free session at the Maricopa library to gauge interest. Kevelyn expected about five children to show up. “That first day we had 15, and we didn’t have enough boards,” she said. The response led to formal classes, which quickly filled. The first session drew 20 students, and the club has since reached capacity each month, with about 25 students participating monthly, Kevelyn said. By early October, the club had reached 80 students, she said. Building social connections But the game is only part of the draw. Kevelyn said about half of the club’s students are homeschooled, and families have looked to the program for opportunities to socialize and connect with the community. “When I facilitate the class, the children love socializing,” she said. “I’m going be honest with you; they love chess, but they love that they found someone who has the same interests as them, which otherwise they wouldn’t have.” The club gives students a chance to practice more than chess, Kevelyn said. Along with learning strategy, they can work on communication, problem-solving and building relationships. Kevelyn Tellez and Fernando Fortuno of Piece of Life chess club stand for a photo inside Maricopa Library and Cultural Center on Oct. 10, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Learning life lessons Coach Nino, who has played chess since he was 12, also wants students to learn how to handle setbacks. He said players can learn from losses rather than treating them as failures. “I love, I love, I love losing, and that sounds weird, but you have to think about loss as learning,” he said. “So the more you’re learning, the better your chances at winning.” The club initially held classes on Saturdays, but interest led organizers to add Thursday sessions. Kevelyn said they are also looking at additional space at Central Arizona College to offer more classes, including opportunities for age groups beyond children. Eventually, the club hopes to introduce tournaments as students become more interested in competition, Coach Nino said. For now, the focus is on helping students learn the game while keeping classes enjoyable. “It’s a lot to learn, but we just want to make sure that it’s fun,” Coach Nino said.  How to sign up The Youth Chess Club offers four weeks of chess lessons for $50 per month. Chessboards are provided during sessions, though students are encouraged to bring their own. Families can visit pieceoflife.org to look for Thursday and Saturday chess classes.  The post Maricopa chess club helps kids find their people appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad66b1e75342cf4db927a35 Trump creates women’s health task force, revokes Biden research actions te 2026-10-19T19:10:22.580Z Trump creates women’s health task force, revokes Biden research actions A National Institutes of Health researcher's lab jacket, embroidered with the NIH logo with blue chevron detail. (Photo courtesy NIH) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday establishing a Women’s Health Division within the National Institutes of Health.  The new division is set to work with the agency’s existing Office of Research on Women’s Health, which was established in 1990 and “has served as the focal point for women’s health research at NIH,” according to the NIH website. The White House said first lady Melania Trump was involved in formulating and leading work on the order, which also creates a White House Women’s Health Task Force that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles will co-chair.  The order is meant to “strengthen research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care for women and girls throughout every stage of life,” according to a White House fact sheet.  The order says it “is the policy of the United States to prioritize translating research into improved clinical care that benefits women and girls through a comprehensive approach to women’s health that recognizes evolving health needs from infancy, childhood, and adolescence through pregnancy, midlife, menopause, and aging, and supports timely, stage-specific prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care.”  The order does not mention research into contraception or reproductive rights. The Food and Drug Administration is conducting an ongoing safety review into abortion medication.  Reshaping NIH The initiative came just two weeks ahead of the midterms, as the GOP vies to maintain its razor-thin majority in the U.S. House and Senate. The order also followed many other announcements on new projects by the administration in the days leading up to Election Day on Nov. 3.  The Trump administration has sought to reshape NIH to align with its political priorities and has sought to cut its funding, prompting pushback from Congress. NIH, the country’s largest research agency, is housed under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  “Today, we’re taking historic action to promote women’s health through all phases of life,” Trump said during a signing ceremony at the White House Rose Garden alongside the first lady.  “Despite amazing advances in medical science, many diseases and conditions that disproportionately affect women remain chronically understudied,” the president added.  The first lady touted the effort as establishing a “new ambition, transforming hardship and pain into scientific discovery, effective treatments and lasting cures.”  Kennedy and Wiles were in attendance Monday, along with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Erica Schwartz and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, among others.  Trump said the order will promote “new research and really go after the understudied diseases affecting women and promote innovative technologies to diagnose conditions sooner and improve treatment using the best available science, and we’ve got that.”  The task force — which will hold its first meeting Monday — will “mobilize the entire federal government to coordinate action focused on improving women’s health,” Trump said.  Revoking Biden actions Trump in his order also revoked a 2024 executive order by then-President Joe Biden that sought to improve women’s health research as well as a 2023 memorandum that had established the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. The National Women’s Law Center criticized the administration for rolling out the order amid “major attacks on women’s health,” pointing to the GOP’s mega tax and spending cut law signed by Trump in 2025, which includes sweeping Medicaid cuts that axe roughly $1 trillion in program spending over 10 years.  “Women’s health has long been ignored as a federal priority, and while we agree that steps must be taken to close disparities in women’s health care, it’s hard not to point out the blatant hypocrisy of this unfunded order coming from an administration that is actively decimating health care access for women,” Dorianne Mason, senior director of health equity and contraceptive access at NWLC, said in a statement Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad66b1a75342cf4db927a14 France's massive intel failure sparks resignation offers amid days of rioting te 2026-10-19T19:10:18.099Z France's massive intel failure sparks resignation offers amid days of rioting France is confronting a major intelligence failure after authorities badly underestimated the scale of nationwide protests that descended into riots and looting. The days of chaos have prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to order a security review as senior officials acknowledged police "lost control" in several major cities and senior government officials have offered to resign after they failed to predict the level of pandemonium. Some 550,000 people joined 110 marches nationwide Saturday, according to France's Interior Ministry, far exceeding an intelligence estimate of roughly 200,000 demonstrators. Organizers put turnout even higher, at 800,000. Cars burned in the streets, more than 1,500 stores were reportedly ransacked or destroyed and public buildings were attacked across the country. In Limoges, rioters broke into and torched a 19th-century city hall that had survived both world wars, causing its roof to collapse. By Monday, the Louvre remained closed as student protesters blocked its entrances, extending the disruption into another day. TOP TOURIST DESTINATION IN THE WORLD SHUTS DOWN AMID VIOLENT PROTESTS The unrest overwhelmed some 60,000 police, gendarmes and other security personnel deployed nationwide. Nearly 1,000 law enforcement officers and firefighters were injured, at least 2,400 people were arrested and French authorities estimate some 3,000 businesses sustained damage. As crowds swelled, police were stretched across multiple flashpoints while groups of masked rioters smashed storefronts, set fires and clashed with security forces. In some cities, authorities were unable to keep looters from moving through commercial districts even as officers struggled to contain the larger demonstrations. By Monday, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez was acknowledging what shopkeepers and residents had already witnessed. FRENCH NEWSPAPER RIPS MACRON AFTER RIOTS ERUPT ACROSS FRANCE: ‘INDELIBLE STAIN’ "Yes, Saturday, in certain large cities, we lost control," Nuñez said. He acknowledged a "lack of anticipation" ahead of the demonstrations and said authorities had underestimated not only the number of protesters but the violent groups that would exploit the unrest. Nuñez offered his resignation to Macron. The president refused it and instead ordered a review of what the Élysée described as failures in planning and intelligence, demanding an accounting of how authorities had been caught so badly off guard. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin was even more direct. "We unquestionably failed," Darmanin said, pointing specifically to intelligence and France's difficulty tracking and confronting the ultra-left. The failure is particularly striking because the unrest did not emerge without warning. The warning signs had been building for weeks. The unrest began in September with high school students protesting teacher shortages, deteriorating school buildings and other conditions in classrooms around Paris. The movement quickly spread nationwide, drawing teachers, labor unions and other groups frustrated by rising living costs and declining public services. Violence had already begun creeping into the demonstrations. Students set fires at schools, cars were torched and protesters clashed with riot police as authorities made thousands of arrests. French intelligence services were watching the shift. At an Oct. 1 government crisis meeting, intelligence officials assessed that the movement had reached a "tipping point" from school blockades toward urban violence and attributed its origins to the hard-left France Unbowed party and its allies, Reuters reported. Yet little more than two weeks later, authorities were caught off guard by the scale of what hit the streets. Saturday brought together students, trade unionists, Yellow Vest veterans and other groups under a loose "convergence of struggles." Hundreds of thousands marched peacefully, while smaller groups of masked rioters broke away, looting stores, setting fires and attacking police. The violence has since ignited a separate political fight over immigration. WHERE'S MACRON? FRENCH LEADER BLASTED FOR ATTENDING CONCERT AS RIOTS ESCALATED President Donald Trump blamed the destruction on France's migration policies, writing Monday that "the migrants have taken over France" and urging the country to close its borders. Other right-wing political leaders across Europe have made similar arguments. French authorities, however, have not blamed immigrants for the violence. Macron and his government have instead accused ultra-left militants and criminals of exploiting demonstrations rooted largely in education, living costs and public services. The unrest is nevertheless intensifying a political battle already reshaping France ahead of its 2027 presidential election, giving the right fresh ammunition on immigration, crime and the government's ability to maintain public order. Marine Le Pen's National Rally has seized on the violence to argue that Macron's government has lost control of the country, while other figures on the French right have pushed for tougher policing and immigration restrictions. The images of burning buildings, ransacked stores and overwhelmed police are landing at a particularly vulnerable moment for France's political establishment. Macron cannot seek a third consecutive term in 2027, leaving an open presidential contest as voters increasingly identify immigration, security and purchasing power among the country's major political concerns. The riots have also widened a debate over whether the breakdown reflects a failure of policing, deeper economic and social grievances or years of government policy on immigration and integration — competing explanations that are likely to shape France's political fight long after the streets are cleared. For Macron's government, the immediate question is more concrete: how security services that were already tracking an increasingly volatile protest movement still failed to anticipate the scale of Saturday's violence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad66b1175342cf4db9279e7 Undecided Iowa Voters Are Making Up Their Minds in Tight Hinson-Turek Race te 2026-10-19T19:10:09.508Z Undecided Iowa Voters Are Making Up Their Minds in Tight Hinson-Turek Race Undecided voters are making up their minds in the tight U.S. Senate race between Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad66b0d75342cf4db9279d1 Tolan snags $30M for its AI companion that helps users navigate life te 2026-10-19T19:10:05.771Z Tolan snags $30M for its AI companion that helps users navigate life AI companion app Tolan has raised another $30 million after attracting more than 250,000 active users. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad668ba75342cf4db92796a How Long Would You Last Working for Donald Trump? te 2026-10-19T19:00:10.102Z How Long Would You Last Working for Donald Trump? Trump's White House has a job security problem. We crunched the numbers to see how long you'd last before hearing "You're fired!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad666cd75342cf4db92792f Donnie Wahlberg praises God and pilots after plane skidded off runway at Las Vegas airport te 2026-10-19T18:51:57.232Z Donnie Wahlberg praises God and pilots after plane skidded off runway at Las Vegas airport Donnie Wahlberg is thanking God and the pilots who helped prevent a "serious disaster" after the private jet carrying him and seven others skidded off a runway at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. On Sunday, Wahlberg — who had just performed with New Kids on the Block during the final show of the band’s Las Vegas residency — took to social media to recount the incident and thank the pilots and God for keeping everyone on board safe. "Getting a lot of concerned messages and texts about my flight's failed attempt at leaving Las Vegas this morning," he wrote in the caption. "I appreciate your concern and well wishes." AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT ABORTS MIAMI TAKEOFF AFTER BUSINESS JET ENTERS RUNWAY "I made this video for my friends and family after the incident, but so many of you all are my family too so I figured I’d share with you," Wahlberg continued. "Yes, it was me and my team/friends onboard the aircraft." "It was a rather intense few moments, which felt like a few long minutes," he added. DATA SHOWS AMAZON JET’S KEY BRAKING SYSTEMS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING DEADLY MIAMI CRASH: NTSB In a video filmed after the incident, Wahlberg said the plane never made it into the air. "We're all okay. I'm okay," he said. "We were taking off and didn't get up in the air and ran out of runway." "I’m just going to tell you these pilots saved our lives," Wahlberg continued. "God covered us. I'm not sure how many fences we avoided, we didn't avoid the last one." Wahlberg also said the plane narrowly missed trucks, heavy equipment and dumpsters near the end of the runway. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "God is good," he said. "I just finished praying, and I looked out the window and said, ‘We're not going up in the air today, but we're safe and thankful.’ All is good. Praise Jesus." In his Instagram caption, Wahlberg praised the pilots and emergency personnel who responded to the scene. "Thankful to God, of course, and to our incredible pilots who did an amazing job of keeping us safe and avoiding a serious disaster," he wrote. "The airplane did take some lumps — but we did not." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Thank you to all the emergency personnel on the ground in Las Vegas! You all were absolutely wonderful," he added. "All glory to God! By His grace, we are all ok." Wahlberg’s wife, Jenny McCarthy, reacted to the incident in the comments section of his post. "God is so good!" McCarthy wrote. Harry Reid International Airport spokesperson Monika Bertaki confirmed to the Associated Press that the aircraft skidded off runway 1L at approximately 11 a.m. Sunday and made contact with the airport’s perimeter fence. "At approximately 11 a.m., upon departure, a general aviation aircraft skid off runway 1L at LAS and made contact with the perimeter fence," the airport said in a statement shared on social media. "There are no known injuries at this time." The airport said runways 1R and 1L would be closed for inspection and warned travelers that they could experience delays. The airport posted an update later that day confirming that both runways had reopened following inspections. An air traffic control recording circulated on TikTok captures a voice saying, "Aborting. Aborting," after which an air traffic controller confirms that emergency vehicles are en route.  A representative for Wahlberg did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad666c875342cf4db927926 'Coming out coach' charges women hundreds for support navigating late in life lesbian transitions te 2026-10-19T18:51:52.654Z 'Coming out coach' charges women hundreds for support navigating late in life lesbian transitions After decades of marriage and motherhood, some middle-aged women are spending hundreds of dollars to join online lesbian support groups led by a "coming out coach" to guide them through the process of coming out late in life, according to a New York Times report. Coming out coach Anne-Marie Zanzal charges $400 for a private online membership designed to help "late-blooming" women, some of whom are still married to their longtime husbands, navigate what she calls "sexual identity transitions." "She helped me see that leaving my marriage wasn’t selfish. It was honest. And my kids are better for it," a testimonial from Zanzal’s website reads. Zanzal also offers a separate 16-week program called "This Authentic Life," which includes live group coaching, individual coaching and access to her "Authentically Us" online community. RELATIONSHIP EXPERT CHALLENGES ONE OF AMERICA'S BIGGEST ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT DIVORCE According to Zanzal’s website, the program helps LGBTQ+ women unpack heavy questions regarding their sexuality alongside others navigating similar experiences. "It is not too late, and you are not too late. Come as you are, and let us walk this part of the road together," Zanzal’s website reads. "We were looking for women who came to this the way we did, later in life and carrying a whole history, who would never ask us to explain any of it." Zanzal, who holds a master's degree in divinity from Yale Divinity School, began her "coming out coaching" business in 2018. She came out at age 52 after being married to a man for nearly 30 years and raising four children with him. "I help women come home to themselves — with clarity, self-kindness, and community — so they can live authentically without abandoning the lives and relationships that matter to them," Zanzal writes on her coaching site. "That is why I built this work. Not because I have a degree in it — though I do … But because I lived it, in the dark, for a very long time." PARENTS DROP EYE POPPING FEES ON SORORITY RUSH COACHES TO GET KIDS INTO ELITE COLLEGE GREEK LIFE During the support meetings, women share personal updates with the group and their coming-out coach. One woman, for example, discussed preparing to tell her son that she was a lesbian over a beer, according to a profile of Zanzal's business published in the Times on Wednesday. In an interview with the outlet, one of Zanzal’s clients named Shelly said she worried that coming out to her family would upend her "perfectly good" dynamic. Shelly said Zanzal helped her understand that any unhappiness her children felt about her sexuality transition was "likely to fade with time and be only a part of their story," whereas, her own pain could be permanent if she continued to conceal her identity. Podcast host Ben Ferguson told Fox News Digital he found the messages being sent to women through this coaching service "outrageous." "What’s especially outrageous is the suggestion that a mother’s unhappiness is permanent, but her children’s pain will somehow just fade away," Ferguson said in a statement. "Children aren’t disposable characters in their parents’ journey of self-discovery. Marriage involves commitment, and parenting requires sacrifice," he added. GROWING TREND OF HATING MEN BACKFIRES AS ANTI-MARRIAGE CULTURE LEAVES SINGLE WOMEN LOSING OUT Ferguson argued that the business model — which includes $150 one-hour "clarity calls" with a coming out coach and $77 self-paced courses, including the "Maybe I am Not Straight Course" — is "deeply disturbing" and appears to monetize women’s personal struggles. "This isn’t about being gay or straight," he said. "It’s about charging people hundreds of dollars to navigate decisions that could tear their families apart, with seemingly zero accountability for the damage left behind. That’s not compassion or empowerment. That’s opportunism disguised as counseling." Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff offered a different perspective, arguing that Zanzal’s "community-driven" coming-out coaching reflects a broader cultural shift in how people seek support. "There is so much more freedom and language around sexuality and what makes a modern relationship that it isn’t surprising older women are looking at that and realizing they never had space to ask some of these deep questions of themselves," he told Fox News Digital. Just 1% of LGBTQ+ women come out at 50 or older, according to a 2024 Gallup survey, and the number of teenage girls identifying as lesbian or bisexual has plunged in the last four years, a new study reveals. Zanzal did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad666c475342cf4db92791d Selena Gomez warns fans after vaping habit leaves her with permanent consequence te 2026-10-19T18:51:48.006Z Selena Gomez warns fans after vaping habit leaves her with permanent consequence Selena Gomez kicked her nicotine habit, but she's still living with the consequences. Gomez, 34, explained her own nicotine habit left her voice forever changed in a warning given to fans. "I'm not going to be able to change my voice," she said in a video uploaded to her Instagram Story. "I vaped nicotine, a lot." The "Only Murders in the Building" star made it clear that her vaping days came at a cost. Gomez urged fans to take her experience as a warning, particularly those considering trying vaping for the first time. CARA DELEVINGNE ISSUES STARK WARNING AFTER SURVIVING TERRIFYING DRUG ADDICTION "Everyone knows – that's somewhat vaped – nicotine is so hard to quit," she said. "And I think I just wanted to say, if you're going through it, or if you are even trying to vape, it's just not worth it." "And it's changed my voice," Gomez added. "So, if you guys don't like listening to my voice that's totally understandable I don't mind, just don't listen to it. Just don't listen." While Gomez acknowledged that her voice might never sound the same, she made it clear that she was focusing on the positive. The singer celebrated her decision to stop vaping and offered a message of encouragement to fans who were fighting to break free from their own difficult habits. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "But I am really excited because I stopped, and I just hope we can keep it up. It's really hard, but I know if you are going through something you can get through it too. It sucks." Gomez's candid confession came after years of speaking openly about her health struggles and the physical challenges she's faced in the spotlight. In 2014, the former Disney star entered a mental health facility shortly after she was diagnosed with lupus and later revealed she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "My lupus, my kidney transplant, chemotherapy, having a mental illness, going through very public heartbreaks – these were all things that honestly should have taken me down," the actress explained in a 2021 interview with Elle magazine. "Every time I went through something, I was like, ‘What else? What else am I going to have to deal with?'" The former Disney Channel star has made a habit of sharing deeply personal experiences with fans, using her platform to discuss everything from her physical health to her mental health. Gomez released the documentary "My Mind & Me" in 2022. The film chronicled six years of the actress' life, career and mental health struggles. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE The "Wizards of Waverly Place" star has also included her mental health work in her business ventures. In 2020, she launched Rare Beauty to "create a safe, welcoming space in beauty – and beyond," according to the brand's mission statement. The brand includes the Rare Impact Fund, which raises money for mental health services. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad666bf75342cf4db927914 BBC calls France protests 'mostly peaceful' as footage shows rioters torching cars, battling police te 2026-10-19T18:51:43.827Z BBC calls France protests 'mostly peaceful' as footage shows rioters torching cars, battling police BBC "News at Ten" host Jane Hill introduced a Sunday report detailing widespread riots across France, where thousands were arrested and nearly 1,000 law enforcement and emergency personnel were injured, before the network's Paris correspondent described the demonstrations as "mostly peaceful" while footage showed burning cars, looted businesses and violent clashes with police. Hill outlined the scale of the destruction before introducing Paris correspondent James Waterhouse's report on the nationwide unrest. "Across the country, nearly a thousand police officers and firefighters were injured. The Interior Ministry says nearly 2,400 people were arrested," Hill said. FRENCH NEWSPAPER RIPS MACRON AFTER RIOTS ERUPT ACROSS FRANCE: ‘INDELIBLE STAIN’ Despite the figures, Waterhouse characterized the demonstrations as largely peaceful while reporting on the approximately half-million people who gathered across France to protest rising living costs and deteriorating public services. "In Paris and beyond, half a million people had filled cities across France to protest over the future of their country. They were mostly peaceful, but as we saw in the capital, in the wings were those who wanted to take advantage of the disorder," Waterhouse said. The BBC defended its coverage in a statement to Fox News Digital, maintaining that its reporting accurately reflected the scale of the unrest while distinguishing between peaceful demonstrators and those responsible for the violence. "No one watching, reading or listening to BBC News coverage of the France protests and riots can be in any doubt as to what was happening – there is coverage of the fires, the looting and violence," the spokesperson said. "James Waterhouse and the team of reporters in France over the weekend gave broader context to the protests and riots – making the point that as well as the destructive scenes, several hundred thousand people were on the streets in peaceful protest, and those carrying out the violence and looting were a small fraction of that number." WHO'S WHO: INSIDE FRANCE'S 'CHAOS INC' FRANCHISE OF COMMUNIST GROUPS, LABOR UNIONS AND GLOBAL ACTIVISTS The White House responded to Fox News Digital's request for comment on the escalating violence in France, a key U.S. ally, by pointing to two Truth Social posts from President Donald Trump addressing the unrest. In his Sunday post, Trump blamed immigration for the violence and urged French authorities to close the country's borders. "France is burning! The immigration of people from an entirely different world, people with hatred in their hearts, has shattered that once great country," Trump said. The president doubled down on his immigration concerns in a Monday morning post, calling for immediate border restrictions. "The migrants have taken over France. They must CLOSE THE BORDERS, FAST! President DJT." VIOLENT FAR-LEFT RIOTS IN FRANCE ARE 'CHILLING WARNING' FOR AMERICANS AT HOME, MIKE JOHNSON SAYS The BBC's footage showed masked rioters clashing with police, setting vehicles ablaze and ransacking businesses, including a wine shop and an electric bicycle store. Waterhouse acknowledged that the destruction was being attributed to individuals exploiting the larger demonstrations. "The shops that have been hit have been completely gutted. Like this wine shop has been looted from top to bottom," Waterhouse said. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence during a televised national address Sunday, distinguishing between demonstrators with legitimate grievances and those responsible for widespread destruction. "Nothing justifies it, nothing explains it, nothing excuses it. Tonight, we all feel anger and shame," Macron said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The violence prompted French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez to offer his resignation Monday, which Macron rejected. Nunez acknowledged that police had lost control in several major cities as the government considered additional security. According to a report Monday by Agence France-Presse, more than 2,500 people have been arrested, nearly 1,000 security personnel have been injured and at least 3,000 businesses were affected by the unrest. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu called for localized curfews to restore public order. Fox News Digital reported that rioters also set fire to the historic Limoges Town Hall, built in 1883, causing extensive damage to the landmark. Waterhouse maintained that the violence was largely the work of individuals exploiting the demonstrations rather than those who had gathered to protest rising living costs and deteriorating public services. "Few believe this was at the hands of the genuine protesters, but down to an opportunistic minority who came in and sought to rob and cause carnage," Waterhouse said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad666b775342cf4db9278fb U.S. Citizen Hospitalized After Being Detained by ICE, His Family Says te 2026-10-19T18:51:35.612Z U.S. Citizen Hospitalized After Being Detained by ICE, His Family Says The police in Long Beach, Calif., said they were called by ICE for backup and found a man who was bleeding and handcuffed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad666b375342cf4db9278eb Patriots HC Mike Vrabel Pumps Brakes on AJ Brown Concerns te 2026-10-19T18:51:31.889Z Patriots HC Mike Vrabel Pumps Brakes on AJ Brown Concerns New England Patriots wide receiver AJ Brown made his return to the field in a Week 6 matchup against the New York Jets on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad666ae75342cf4db9278e2 Alabama Put on Notice After Stunning Loss to Tennessee te 2026-10-19T18:51:26.901Z Alabama Put on Notice After Stunning Loss to Tennessee Paul Finebaum has concerns about Alabama's playoff hopes after the Crimson Tide suffered a stunning loss to Tennessee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad666a775342cf4db9278d9 Broncos HC Sean Payton Rejects QB Change Talk Over Bo Nix ‘Garbage’ Critique te 2026-10-19T18:51:19.697Z Broncos HC Sean Payton Rejects QB Change Talk Over Bo Nix ‘Garbage’ Critique Sean Payton pointed beyond Bo Nix after Ryan Fitzpatrick’s ‘garbage’ jab. Here’s where the Broncos coach put the onus. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad666a175342cf4db9278d0 NFL Insider Gives Projected Monday Night Update for Mike Evans te 2026-10-19T18:51:13.782Z NFL Insider Gives Projected Monday Night Update for Mike Evans Mike Evans is listed as questionable for Monday night's game versus the Commanders because of Achilles soreness. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6669c75342cf4db9278c7 Stephen A Smith Calls for NFL Player's Suspension After Week 6 Incident te 2026-10-19T18:51:08.775Z Stephen A Smith Calls for NFL Player's Suspension After Week 6 Incident Sunday's matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Las Vegas Raiders featured an ugly moment for veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6669275342cf4db9278be Rams HC Sean McVay Comes to Blunt Conclusion After Loss to Cardinals te 2026-10-19T18:50:58.714Z Rams HC Sean McVay Comes to Blunt Conclusion After Loss to Cardinals Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay came to a blunt conclusion following Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6668c75342cf4db9278b5 BBC Wants Jack Smith to Testify About Jan. 6 in Trump Lawsuit te 2026-10-19T18:50:52.496Z BBC Wants Jack Smith to Testify About Jan. 6 in Trump Lawsuit The fight over Smith's testimony centers on how far the BBC can go in seeking evidence about Trump’s conduct on January 6, 2021. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6668575342cf4db9278ac Texas' Steve Sarkisian Delivers Stern Message to Arch Manning te 2026-10-19T18:50:45.574Z Texas' Steve Sarkisian Delivers Stern Message to Arch Manning Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has challenged Arch Manning to improve after the Longhorns suffered back-to-back losses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6667e75342cf4db9278a3 Colts Insiders Shut Down Peyton Manning, GM Rumors te 2026-10-19T18:50:38.981Z Colts Insiders Shut Down Peyton Manning, GM Rumors Multiple Indianapolis Colts insiders said the talk linking Peyton Manning to the team's general manager role could just be rumors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6667975342cf4db92789a Japanese Star Takes First Step Toward Signing With MLB Team as Free Agent te 2026-10-19T18:50:33.979Z Japanese Star Takes First Step Toward Signing With MLB Team as Free Agent A Japanese slugger took the first step toward signing with an MLB team as a free agent. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6667275342cf4db927891 Rams Urged to Bench MVP QB Matthew Stafford Amid 2-4 Start te 2026-10-19T18:50:26.623Z Rams Urged to Bench MVP QB Matthew Stafford Amid 2-4 Start A writer said the Los Angeles Rams should bench Matthew Stafford for Ty Simpson after Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6666d75342cf4db927888 Trump Admin Unclear on Ukraine, Sudan Immigrant Protections Before Midterms te 2026-10-19T18:50:21.295Z Trump Admin Unclear on Ukraine, Sudan Immigrant Protections Before Midterms DHS said decisions on Ukraine and Sudan's TPS would be made at an appropriate time, an answer criticized by advocates Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6666675342cf4db92787f Veteran WR Mike Evans Explains Why He Left Buccaneers for 49ers te 2026-10-19T18:50:14.116Z Veteran WR Mike Evans Explains Why He Left Buccaneers for 49ers Wide receiver Mike Evans is in the midst of his 13th NFL season, but first as a member of the San Francisco 49ers organization. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6666075342cf4db927869 Replika’s founder built the AI assistant she pitched at Disrupt 12 years ago te 2026-10-19T18:50:08.810Z Replika’s founder built the AI assistant she pitched at Disrupt 12 years ago Eugenia Kuyda's newest startup Wabi is positioned to take advantage of an idea she had more than a decade ago. Wabi offers a personal AI assistant with a twist, free and downloadable to anyone today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6643f75342cf4db927783 Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $5, Get $100 on 49ers-Commanders on Monday Night Football te 2026-10-19T18:41:03.804Z Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $5, Get $100 on 49ers-Commanders on Monday Night Football It was a wild weekend of football where almost every top-10 team lost in college, and we had some crazy NFL finishes as well. Will we get another on Monday Night Football as the Commanders take on the 49ers? Underdog is offering new users a chance to earn $100 in bonuses from a $5 wager using promo code FOXNEWS. Bet $5 or more on tonight’s game and earn a $10 bonus bet token. Repeat the process for 10 days to earn the full $100. Commanders vs. 49ers, Monday, October 19, 2026 at 8:15 ET | Levi Stadium, San Francisco, CA | ESPN/ABC This isn’t exactly the matchup that the schedule makers were expecting when they scheduled this game for prime time. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had been out for multiple weeks, but returned to action last week only to tie the Giants in overtime. Daniels hasn’t played poorly this season, but he hasn’t exactly been all that impressive either. In his two full games, he is 35-for-59, with just 363 yards and two touchdowns.  They now have to head to San Francisco to face the best team in football. The books have officially listed the 49ers as the team to beat for the Super Bowl, moving them to favorites. It is justified. The team is 5-0 and has a great chance to move to 6-0 here. Brock Purdy is playing like an MVP candidate, and the usual string of injuries the 49ers deal with is nonexistent. In tonight’s game, you can expect the Commanders to try to attack the 49ers on the ground. Not only is the rush defense slightly worse than the passing defense, but if the running game is going, the clock is running, and that leaves less time for Purdy to operate on offense.  Who are you going to back tonight with Underdog? Place a $5 wager using promo code FOXNEWS and earn a $10 bonus bet token. 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They were unable to get really anything going in Game 2.  Once the series shifted over to Cleveland for Games 3-5, the Guardians took the first game with some clutch hitting, but haven’t been able to get much of that in the past two games. They lost 7-3 in Game 4 of the series and then lost again 3-1 in Game 5. That gave the Rays a 3-2 lead they carry into tonight’s game.  The Rays get two chances to close it out, and the Guardians need to win two straight on the road in order to advance. Tampa has been elite at home all season, but the Guardians have won three straight elimination games in the postseason. One of the two will eventually move on to face the Brewers; will it be the Rays tonight, or do the Guardians have at least one more?  Underdog is offering new users a chance to use promo code FOXNEWS to wager $5 on tonight’s game and earn a $10 bonus bet. 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The race is unfolding against the backdrop of the state's welfare assistance fraud scandal, which has attracted national attention for nearly a year and prompted Walz, a two-term Democrat, to abandon his 2026 re-election bid. The fraud schemes, involving pandemic-era social services, siphoned hundreds of millions, and potentially billions, of taxpayer dollars from federal and state programs in Minnesota. Demuth is aiming to become the first Republican in twenty years to win a gubernatorial election in the blue-leaning Midwestern state. Polls indicate Klobuchar holding an upper single digit lead over Demuth, and the Fox News Power Rankings rate the race Likely Democrat. Demuth, during the first half of the debate, repeatedly steered the conversation to the fraud scandal. FRAUD EXPERT EXPOSES HOW HIDDEN NETWORKS DROVE MINNESOTA FRAUD "We have allowed a culture of waste and fraud to go on far too long and we can’t keep going this way," she said, as she worked to link Klobuchar to Walz, who has taken full responsibility for the scandal. "Klobuchar, referring to Walz, said, "I have been very clear. I would have caught that fraud. I would have done something about it. We have very different backgrounds." Demuth asked her rival, "You could have reached out to the governor and said I think we have a problem in Minnesota... Why didn't you do more." And Demuth asked, "Why weren’t you at the hearings about fraud in your own Senate Judicial Committee hearing when we had Minnesotans who were concerned about fraud." FORMER NFL SIDELINE REPORTER PUTS MINNESOTA'S SENATE SEAT IN PLAY FOR REPUBLICANS Klobuchar, pushing back, highlighted that "the minute that the fraud went public, I did something that was real….. I called the justice department and asked for more resources. The senator said her actions led to more federal prosecutors assigned to investigate the fraud scandal. "That’s doing the real work," she emphasized. Responding to Demuth's claims of missing hearings, which Fox News Digital reported on earlier this year, Klobuchar said, "I’ve been at a dozen hearings where I’ve raised or asked questions about fraud. The particular hearing that was raised here was a subcommittee that I was not even on." Demuth also pledged to fire "all of the commissioners in the state of Minnesota" in order to start "fresh" after the fraud scandal. The two candidates also sparred over healthcare, with Demuth pointing to Klobuchar's support of ObamaCare as being tied to the rising healthcare costs in the state. "We must recognize that our healthcare costs have exploded across the country and in Minnesota because of the Affordable Care Act," Demuth said. "The senator said that it would bring the cost of our healthcare down, we could access whatever we needed and it would be more affordable. That is absolutely untrue where we find ourselves today." The two candidates, in what was billed as a business forum hosted by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, also took aim at each other over high gas prices, healthcare, paid family and medical leave, and efforts to cap insulin costs. On state taxes, both seemed in agreement. "Tax hikes are absolutely off the table for me," Demuth emphasized. Klobuchar said, "I’ve made clear I’m not going to increase taxes." And she touted, "I’ve been willing to take on my own party on taxes in the past." Klobuchar launched her gubernatorial campaign in January, three weeks after Walz, who served as the Democrats' 2024 vice presidential nominee, dropped his re-election bid. Klobuchar, who was first elected to the Senate in 2006, won all four of her Senate elections by healthy margins, including a nearly 16-point re-election in 2024. Before serving in the Senate, Klobuchar was elected twice as county attorney in Hennepin County, Minnesota's most populous. She also ran unsuccessfully for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. She captured nearly 90% of the vote in the August Democratic primary against a large field of longshot rivals. Demuth, who was first elected to the Minnesota House in 2018, has served as GOP leader in the chamber since the start of 2023 and as speaker for the past year and a half, In the GOP gubernatorial primary, Demuth topped a crowded field, defeated by 11-points second place finisher Mike Lindell, the My Pillow founder and former CEO who is a close ally of President Donald Trump and who joined the president in denying former President Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 White House race. Trump endorsed Lindell a month before the August 11 primary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6642f75342cf4db927768 Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Get $200 and Four Free Picks for 49ers vs Commanders MNF, Rays-Guardians Game 6 te 2026-10-19T18:40:47.209Z Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Get $200 and Four Free Picks for 49ers vs Commanders MNF, Rays-Guardians Game 6 We have two big games tonight: Monday Night Football and Game 6 of the ALCS between the Guardians and Rays. Betr is offering new users a chance to earn $200 and four free picks on the games when using promo code FOXNEWS. Both games start at roughly the same time tonight, with first pitch scheduled for 8:00 ET and kickoff scheduled for 8:15 ET. Let’s talk a little bit about what each of these teams is looking for tonight in their games. Cleveland is looking to extend the series. That’s their main, and really only, goal for the night. If they don’t do that, the series and season are over. Cleveland won three straight with their backs against the wall against Chicago, and now must do it again. They are 3-1 on the road in the postseason; can they make it to 3-3?  Tampa is looking to close out the series. As much fun as Game 7 can be for us, players can’t possibly like playing in them. The Rays are up 3-2 in the series, but they want to get Freddy Peralta to end the series tonight. Anything could happen with a Game 7, so the Rays definitely want to avoid it.  The Commanders are just 1-3-1 for the season, and desperately need a win. The NFC East is not a very clean division right now, with no team looking all that impressive. The Eagles are struggling, the Cowboys look terrible, and the Giants don’t have a quarterback. Now would be a great time for the Commanders to take charge of the division.  The 49ers are looking to get a win tonight so they can stay perfect. The team is 5-0 and the current favorite to win the Super Bowl. 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We’ve already seen the Dodgers, winners of the past two championships, eliminated because they couldn’t figure out the Brewers' pitching staff. The Rays have shown an advantage on the mound and now have a 3-2 series lead.  The Guardians have not announced who will start tonight, but my guess is that they will go with an opener and then someone like Foster Griffin. The reason teams use openers is so they can send one of their best pitchers to the mound to face the top of the order, then send another pitcher to face the lineup. That essentially steals about three outs.  The Rays are not utilizing that strategy; instead, they are sending Freddy Peralta to the hill. Peralta has been very good in the postseason and in most of his starts for the Rays. In the first game against the Guardians in this series, he went six scoreless innings. This will be the third time seeing Peralta, though. Perhaps the Guardians can get to him this time.  Will the Guardians extend the series? 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Commanders vs. 49ers, Monday, October 19, 2026 at 8:15 ET | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA | ESPN/ABC The Commanders and 49ers are located on opposite sides of the country so they really don’t play each other all that often. They have met each other 36 times total (with four in the playoffs). The 49ers are the leaders with a 23-21-1 record in the series. The two franchises have also played each other three times in the past six years.  In the past three meetings, the 49ers are 2-1. In 2020, the Commanders earned their lone win of the past three matchups. The teams look significantly different from how they do today. Alex Smith was under center for the Commanders in that game, and Nick Mullens was quarterback for San Francisco. In 2022, the 49ers hosted the Commanders and absolutely clobbered them. Brock Purdy was under center and threw for two touchdowns. Both of those passes went to George Kittle. Christian McCaffrey and Ray Ray McCloud scored two more on the ground. The 49ers won the game by 17.  In 2023, the 49ers won by 17 points again. They held the Commanders to 0 points in three of the four quarters. Sam Howell was the quarterback for Washington in this one, so this will be the first taste of action for Jayden Daniels. Purdy gets his shot to beat the Commanders for three straight matchups.  Now in 2026, with very different teams, we will see if the 49ers can cover the tough spread. You get to determine whether you think the Commanders can keep it close, or if the 49ers can once again win by multiple scores.  FanDuel is offering new users a chance to wager $5 and earn a $50 bonus bet token. 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If the 49ers were to lose, it probably would just be a head-scratching blemish on what looks to be a great season.  The Commanders started their season with a loss against the Eagles. They had to travel on the road to face Philadelphia. The final score was close, but the reality is that Philly was in control most of the game. In Week 2, they were dismantled by Dallas, and starter Jayden Daniels left the game early. They got their lone win against the Seahawks in their home opener. Marcus Mariota was under center for that one and the next week’s loss against the Colts. Last week, Daniels returned, but they lost to the Giants. The 49ers have had a tougher schedule, but have navigated it very well. They opened against the preseason consensus favorite for the Super Bowl, the Rams. They destroyed Los Angeles 27-7 in the Australian game. Weeks 2 and 3 were against bad teams, the Dolphins and the Cardinals. San Francisco had a bit easier of a time with the Dolphins than the Cardinals, but prevailed in each. In the past two weeks, they’ve beaten the Broncos and Seahawks, both Super Bowl hopefuls.  Will the 49ers get the win here and stay perfect, or will the Commanders get a much-needed upset? You make the call on Fanatics Sportsbook. Bet $20 on the game and earn $350 in FanCash when new users sign up with code FOXNEWS350.  Commanders vs. 49ers Odds Odds subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6640a75342cf4db9276f9 Tenstorrent hits $6.2B valuation to scale open-weight AI chips te 2026-10-19T18:40:10.015Z Tenstorrent hits $6.2B valuation to scale open-weight AI chips After drawing acquisition interest earlier this year, the Nvidia challenger raised $1.5 billion to remain independent. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad661b575342cf4db92761f Visitor Killed by Roof Debris at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West te 2026-10-19T18:30:13.862Z Visitor Killed by Roof Debris at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West A 55-year-old rector from a university in Brazil was killed while on a walking tour of the famed architect’s winter home in Scottsdale, Ariz. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad65d4675342cf4db9274b7 Tyler Reddick wins at Phoenix Raceway, Kyle Larson’s NASCAR Chase lead shrinks te 2026-10-19T18:11:18.079Z Tyler Reddick wins at Phoenix Raceway, Kyle Larson’s NASCAR Chase lead shrinks AVONDALE – A late caution and a two-tire gamble gave Tyler Reddick his first NASCAR Cup Series win in nearly six months Sunday at Phoenix Raceway, and Series leader Kyle Larson had a disastrous afternoon that turned a record-pace championship lead into a slim five-point margin. It was Larson’s misfortune that ultimately helped Reddick capture the checkered flag.  Reddick led only the final 18 laps of the 312-lap Freeway Insurance 500, holding off polesitter Ryan Blaney by 0.801 seconds to secure his sixth victory of the season and 14th of his Cup Series career.  The decisive moment came on Lap 283 when Larson suffered a right-front tire failure and slammed into the outside wall between Turns 1 and 2 in the Phoenix Raceway tri-oval, bringing out the race’s final caution flag. With fewer than 30 laps remaining, teams faced a critical decision: Stay out to preserve track position or pit for more grip. Chase Briscoe, Chase Elliott and Ty Gibbs elected to stay out, while Reddick’s crew chief Billy Scott called for new rubber for two scuffed tires on Reddick’s Toyota No. 45.  The gamble paid off as Reddick emerged ahead of the other drivers who pitted, restarting fourth behind the three drivers on older tires whom he quickly picked off, one by one. “We weren’t really ever at the forefront of our strategy until the end of the race,” Reddick said. “I thought we had a really good Stage 3. We were just kind of in the mix, got to pit road and jumped ahead except those who didn’t pit.” With the win, the No. 45 Toyota driver for 23XI Racing earned 61 points, moving within 56 points of Hendrick Motorsports’ Larson in the championship standings. Larson entered Phoenix with a 49-point lead over Denny Hamlin and an average finish of 2.2, the best in NASCAR postseason history after six races. The result carried significance beyond Victory Lane. With Phoenix hosting the seventh race of NASCAR’s renewed 10-race Chase rather than its championship finale, which it had hosted since 2020, Larson’s 34th-place finish allowed Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell, who finished fourth, to close within five points of the lead with three races remaining. For Reddick, the victory ended a 23-race winless streak dating to April 19 at Kansas Speedway, after he opened the season with five victories in the first nine races. “To go six months without getting a win, it was tough on the 45,” Reddick said. “It was really cool, the way we did it. It was a big day for us in the Chase and a big day for Rockstar Energy, our first win with them on the car, which is awesome.” Reddick started sixth and stayed competitive all afternoon, finishing ninth in Stage 1 and seventh in Stage 2. But the championship contenders around him dominated much of the race. Ryan Blaney led the opening 44 laps from his pole position start before a crash involving Phoenix native Michael McDowell and Riley Herbst brought out the first caution flag. Joey Logano capitalized on the ensuing pit stops, winning the opening stage on Lap 60 and sweeping the stages with another victory on Lap 185, gaining 20 points towards his championship campaign. Bell also established himself as a contender, leading a race-high 85 laps, while Reddick and Scott worked to improve the No. 45’s balance. “It started not terrific. I think we were just kind of maintaining the car,” Scott said. “Track position is important, as always. And then (we) worked on it at some point in Stage 2. And by the time we went through the green-flag pit cycle on Stage 2, we felt pretty good about it.” Then came the gambit under the final caution.  When the race restarted on Lap 294, Reddick quickly worked through traffic, made an aggressive move through the field, and overtook Briscoe for the lead just one lap later.  He never relinquished the position, pulling away as Blaney moved into second. Briscoe, seeking his third consecutive victory after taking the checkered flag first in Charlotte and Las Vegas, faded to eighth on his worn tires. Bubba Wallace led 52 laps and looked set to contend for the win, but he took on four tires during the final caution then received a pit-road speeding penalty, dropping him to 17th. The contrasting strategies underscored the challenges of Phoenix Raceway’s one-mile layout. Its relatively flat banking and distinctive dogleg place a premium on mechanical grip, tire management and track position. Deciding to stay out, taking two tires or changing all four can be consequential. Several drivers, including Austin Dillon and Cody Ware, also faced tire-related problems. Blaney led 51 laps but settled for second, with Elliott third and Bell fourth. Corey Heim delivered another standout performance for 23XI Racing, finishing fifth after starting 36th. The part-time Cup driver, who previously won at Naval Base Coronado and Indianapolis this season, will join 23XI full-time in 2027. While Reddick celebrated his return to Victory Lane, the championship picture shifted dramatically. Larson entered Phoenix with a 49-point advantage over second-place Hamlin, but struggled from the outset after qualifying 22nd. An early two-tire strategy failed to improve his position, and he finished both stages outside the top 10 without earning any stage points. His late crash ended an already difficult afternoon. Hamlin also suffered a costly setback. Running near the front during the final stage, he experienced a right-rear tire failure on Lap 221, forcing an unscheduled green-flag pit stop. A subsequent speeding penalty compounded his problems, leaving him 28th at the finish. Bell capitalized on both drivers’ misfortunes. His fourth-place finish and 16 stage points moved him into second in the Chase with 2,365 points, just five behind Larson’s 2,370. Briscoe climbed to third, 24 points behind Larson, while Hamlin slipped to fourth, 31 points back. Blaney sits fifth at 40 points behind the leader, followed by Logano at 44 and Reddick at 56. In total, seven drivers are separated by just 56 points entering the final three races. Despite the implications of Larson’s crash, Scott said the No. 45 team remained focused on its own performance rather than tracking the changing championship standings during the race. “No, we didn’t mention it at all,” Scott said when asked whether he informed Reddick of Larson’s accident and its implications. “Honestly, somebody did bring it up to me on our intercom, but I didn’t even really realize there are so many up there that are within striking distance of him.” The Chase now heads to Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama on Oct. 25, then to Martinsville Speedway in Virginia on Nov. 1. It ends at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 8. With Talladega’s unpredictable superspeedway racing next on the calendar, Larson’s once-commanding advantage offers little room for another setback. Reddick, meanwhile, hopes Sunday’s victory can provide momentum for the remaining races as he pursues his first Cup Series championship. “I think, week to week, (I’ll) primarily still just focus on trying to win races,” he said. “But if we can have a calm day and get stage points and finish with the car in one piece, I think we’ll be in a good spot at Talladega. Then it’ll fall to Martinsville.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad65d2d75342cf4db92747c Republicans Barely Mention Trump in Political Ads Ahead of the Midterms te 2026-10-19T18:10:53.607Z Republicans Barely Mention Trump in Political Ads Ahead of the Midterms Only a small fraction of recent G.O.P. broadcast and streaming ads mention the president, according to a Times analysis of ad data. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad65d1775342cf4db927451 Trump's Kansas Approval Rating Ahead of Rally as GOP Senate Seat at Risk te 2026-10-19T18:10:31.829Z Trump's Kansas Approval Rating Ahead of Rally as GOP Senate Seat at Risk Polls point to a close race for a seat Democrats have not won in nearly a century in this year's midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad65d0e75342cf4db927448 Talarico and Paxton Face Off With Dueling Rallies in Pivotal Texas County te 2026-10-19T18:10:22.191Z Talarico and Paxton Face Off With Dueling Rallies in Pivotal Texas County Talarico and Paxton hold dueling Fort Worth rallies as early voting opens in Tarrant County, the swing county both camps covet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad65d0875342cf4db92743f Colts Receive More Bad News With Sauce Gardner Injury Update te 2026-10-19T18:10:16.766Z Colts Receive More Bad News With Sauce Gardner Injury Update The Pro Bowl cornerback left Sunday's loss to the Titans early with a calf injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad65cff75342cf4db92742b AI assistant startup Town nabs unicorn valuation four months after launch te 2026-10-19T18:10:07.905Z AI assistant startup Town nabs unicorn valuation four months after launch AI assistant startup Town nabbed a unicorn valuation on Monday, announcing a $108 million Series B round co-led by Forerunner Ventures and Menlo Ventures. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad65ab275342cf4db927415 Military helicopter makes crash landing near Windsor launch ramp at Lake Havasu State Park te 2026-10-19T18:00:18.805Z Military helicopter makes crash landing near Windsor launch ramp at Lake Havasu State Park A military helicopter reportedly crashed near Windsor Beach in Lake Havasu State Park late Sunday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad65ab075342cf4db92740c Cirque Ma'Ceo brings horses, acrobatics and aerial performances to Havasu Riviera te 2026-10-19T18:00:16.485Z Cirque Ma'Ceo brings horses, acrobatics and aerial performances to Havasu Riviera A traveling equestrian circus combining horseback stunts, aerial acrobatics and theatrical performances will make a three-day stop in Lake Havasu City this weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad65aad75342cf4db927403 Mayes outspends Petersen by more than 2-to-1 in Arizona attorney general race te 2026-10-19T18:00:13.834Z Mayes outspends Petersen by more than 2-to-1 in Arizona attorney general race PHOENIX -- Money alone doesn't decide political races. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad65aa675342cf4db9273cd Laplace Intelligence red-teams robots and self-driving cars before they hit the real world te 2026-10-19T18:00:06.948Z Laplace Intelligence red-teams robots and self-driving cars before they hit the real world University of Michigan spinout Laplace Intelligence uses AI agents and interactive simulation to stress-test robots and self-driving vehicles before deployment. The profitable startup is competing in Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt, October 13-15 in San Francisco. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6585375342cf4db92737a Washington Commanders face unbeaten San Francisco 49ers in Monday night football showdown te 2026-10-19T17:50:11.235Z Washington Commanders face unbeaten San Francisco 49ers in Monday night football showdown This was a wild weekend of football. Most of the chaos started with college football, but some of it carried over into the NFL. I wouldn't say we had the same level of upsets or anything, but there are some interesting things going on in the league. The Browns are the leader in their division, which seems like the first time in years. The Colts fell apart and gave the Titans their first win. The Falcons made a game of it late, but the Bears prevailed and showed how good they can be with Caleb Williams under center. The Cardinals beat the Rams at home. The Chargers are potentially the worst team in football. The phrase "Any Given Sunday" rings true this year more than any other time I can remember. Could it happen on Monday with the Commanders and 49ers playing? The Washington Commanders come into the game with a 1-3-1 record. It has been an interesting season for the Commanders, who have suffered injuries, bad play, and poor clock management throughout the season. They started the season with the Eagles, and although the final score of the game was close, the actual game wasn't exactly impressive for Washington. They scored a late touchdown to give themselves a chance, but the Eagles were in control for most of the game. The next week, they played Dallas and were blown out. They lost their starting quarterback in the process. In Week 3, they hosted the defending champion Seahawks and narrowly defeated them 33-31. This was with Marcus Mariota under center. He did a great job in the game, but couldn't do much against the Colts two weeks ago. Last week, the team faced the Giants and the game ended in a tie. I can't believe it is 2026 and games still end in a tie, but here we are. Much worse, the Commanders were in field goal range, and they somehow got sacked. It ran out the clock, and the game ended. Complete mismanagement of the situation. COMMANDERS RUN OUT THE CLOCK ON THEMSELVES, SETTLE FOR TIE WITH GIANTS IN OVERTIME MELTDOWN The San Francisco 49ers have been elite this season with a 5-0 record. They are the Super Bowl favorites, and really look like they might be one of the few minimally flawed teams in football. Last year seemed like one riddled with injuries. They still found a way to get to the playoffs. What we are seeing, though, is a healthier team, back together, and rolling. They started by crushing the Rams in the first game. Then, returning home, they destroyed the Dolphins. Up until last week, the only game that was close was between them and the Cardinals in Week 3. Perhaps Arizona is better than we expected; after all, they beat the Rams yesterday. The Broncos came into town two weeks ago, and the 49ers won by 10. Last week they faced the Seahawks and won on the road by three points. This was a revenge game for San Francisco. What I think has been most impressive about the 49ers is that they have been able to win with the run, the pass, defense, and in a variety of ways. That makes them more versatile than a team like the Bills, who rely on one person to do everything. NFL WEEK 5 SUNDAY TAKEAWAYS: RODGERS DEFIES FATHER TIME, COEN GETS BAILED OUT, 49ERS SURVIVE UGLY PERFORMANCE The 49ers have the 11th-best team vs. the opponent's running game in terms of yards allowed. They are seventh against the pass, so the Commanders' offense will have a tough task of stopping them. The Commanders are terrible against the pass, having the fourth-worst defense in football. They are better against the run. Last time the two teams played, George Kittle was a star with two touchdown receptions. Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel could both be out for this game. Kittle is +110 to score a touchdown. I'm going to take a different shot, though. I'll take Purdy to throw for 3+ touchdowns at +130. The Commanders' defense and Purdy's success this season make me think this is a good shot. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6585175342cf4db927371 Brewers fans are cashing in on decade-old $1K ticket promotion for World Series tickets te 2026-10-19T17:50:09.401Z Brewers fans are cashing in on decade-old $1K ticket promotion for World Series tickets Way back in 2015, the Milwaukee Brewers were not a World Series contender. They collapsed in the second half of the season in 2014 and then had an abysmal 68-84 record in 2015. It was a tough time to be a Brewers fan, but the team did something interesting. They offered fans what might be one of the the coolest promotions in baseball history: Pay $1,000 for a ticket to any future Brewers home game. Not just any regular-season game, either. We're talking Opening Day, the playoffs, or even Game 7 of the World Series. Eleven years later, that gamble is looking like an absolute steal. With Milwaukee headed to its first World Series in more than four decades, a handful of incredibly patient Brewers fans are about to turn their $1,000 investment into one of the hottest tickets in sports. FLORIDA PANTHERS GM BILL ZITO HAS UNUSUAL TIE TO MILWAUKEE BREWERS' LAST WORLD SERIES RUN The promotion, appropriately called the "Timeless Ticket," looks like the gold bar-looking version of Willy Wonka's Golden Ticket. For $1,000, fans received a personalized, one-pound brass ticket that could be redeemed for any future home game. The team sold just 1,000 of them, bringing in a cool $1 million. It was genius marketing and a great way to receive an influx of cash. It was an interesting and innovative way to get fans excited while the play on the field couldn't do the same. The Brewers even advertised that the ticket could be used "whether it's this season, the year 2050, or the 7th game of the World Series." At the time, the latter sounded like a pretty good joke. Milwaukee hadn't appeared in the World Series since 1982, when the Brewers lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. But the beauty of the Timeless Ticket was that it never expired. Fans could hold onto it for decades, waiting for that perfect moment. Now that moment has come. A DODGERS-LESS WORLD SERIES WOULD HURT NOW, BUT HELP MLB LATER | BOBBY BURACK Fast-forward to 2026, and those patient fans are sitting on something pretty valuable. According to Gametime, the cheapest available resale ticket for Game 1 of the World Series is currently listed at a whopping $2,681. Even seats in the upper reaches of the stadium are reportedly fetching more than $3,500. And here's where the deal gets even sweeter. Timeless Ticket holders also have the right to purchase up to three additional tickets at face value, subject to availability. In other words, someone who spent $1,000 on what seemed like an outrageous baseball souvenir more than a decade ago could now have the opportunity to bring the whole family to the World Series without paying today's eye-popping resale prices. Not bad for a chunk of brass that's been collecting dust for 11 years, but here's the catch. Unfortunately, owning one of these golden tickets doesn't mean fans can simply stroll up to the ballpark, flash their shiny brass souvenir, and demand a front-row seat. The Brewers require ticket holders to submit redemption requests, and the team has made clear that World Series seating is subject to availability. RAIN FORCES MLB TO POSTPONE GUARDIANS-RAYS ALCS GAME 4 IN CLEVELAND Milwaukee has said it's working diligently to process the inquiries, with fans expected to receive information about their assigned games and seats soon. The Brewers are scheduled to host Games 1 and 2 on Friday and Saturday, with potential Games 6 and 7 coming the following weekend. While the promotion promises access to a future game, not every remaining ticket holder is necessarily guaranteed their preferred World Series matchup. Still, that's a pretty good problem to have. A World Series ticket for $1,000, regardless of game, is a steal. After a few tough seasons in 2015 and 2016, the past nine seasons has been good for the Brew Crew. They've made eight postseason appearances, transforming themselves into one of baseball's most consistent contenders. BRIGHT LIGHTS NOT TOO BRIGHT FOR THE BREWERS OR SUPERFAN FRONT ROW AMY IN GAME 1 OF NLCS What started as a clever marketing gimmick to generate excitement and ticket sales has turned into an incredible reward for some of the franchise's most loyal supporters. In an era when sports tickets have become increasingly expensive and fans are constantly being squeezed by resale markets, dynamic pricing, and astronomical postseason costs, a group of Brewers diehards are getting rewarded for believing in their team before it was fashionable. Sure, they essentially gave the Brewers an interest-free $1,000 loan, but this has be one of coolest stories in baseball fandom history. Sometimes the best investment isn't a stock, cryptocurrency, or real estate. Sometimes it's a one-pound brass ticket and a whole lot of faith in your baseball team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6584f75342cf4db927368 Freddy Peralta gets the nod, but one bettor doubts he will go deep into the game te 2026-10-19T17:50:07.893Z Freddy Peralta gets the nod, but one bettor doubts he will go deep into the game We don't have much baseball left, and that makes me a little sad. The playoffs are always enjoyable, and this season has been no exception. We are already assured of having a different World Series champion. We are also assured of having one team win for the first time in years, potentially ever. It isn't just that - we will have the two teams in the bottom part of the payroll for baseball. Before we get to the World Series, we have at most two games remaining, and tonight we see the Guardians and Rays play in Game 6. The Cleveland Guardians are down in the series, and the last time they played in an elimination game during the playoffs before this series, they won three straight. They faced the White Sox in the ALDS and were able to win three straight. In Game 1, they looked completely outmatched by Drew Rasmussen, until they didn't. They hit two solo homers to tie the score, and then the bats broke out in the second half of the game against the Tampa bullpen. They were able to get seven total runs in that game. Ever since that game, it has been a struggle for this team to score. The Guardians scored seven runs in Game 1. Since then, they've scored just eight runs in four games. Of course, they've gone 1-3 in those games. It isn't like the Rays have been lighting up the scoreboard. Perhaps the pitching for the Guardians is the issue. We don't know who will start for the Guardians tonight. My guess is that there will be some sort of opening pitcher for them, and then they will turn to Foster Griffin or someone else out of the bullpen. It will be an all-hands-on-deck approach. TAMPA BAY RAYS MOVE ONE WIN FROM WORLD SERIES AFTER DREW RASMUSSEN DOMINATES CLEVELAND GUARDIANS The Tampa Bay Rays are on the verge of making it back to the World Series. They have never won the World Series, but this would be the third time since 2008. The last time was in 2020. I'm sure most will think they have no chance of winning the World Series against the Brewers, but they have been one of the best teams in baseball all year. The Rays continue to find ways to manufacture runs, and that's what is most encouraging about the team. They don't rely on homers; they draw walks, don't strike out much, and find ways to get from station to station. Tonight, they send out Freddy Peralta to the mound. This has been a good season for Peralta, at least since he came over from the Mets. His time in New York was a bit of a disaster. Let's just focus on his time with the Rays in September and October. In 39.1 innings, he has allowed a total of four earned runs. He has made three appearances in the postseason. In his first outing against the Yankees, he went 4.2 innings and allowed just one earned run. Against Cleveland, he allowed four hits over six scoreless innings. He was used Saturday to pitch two-thirds of an inning and allowed just one walk in a scoreless appearance. The Rays do have a bit of an advantage with Peralta starting, but I'm not sure he is going to be at his optimal level. I think he goes under 15 outs recorded tonight. Peralta only needed to throw nine pitches, but this is just two days removed from game action. I expect him to only go four innings at most, and that would be 12 outs. I'm backing the under here. The only way he goes 5+ innings is if he is still pitching scoreless and the Guardians aren't threatening. He has been great, but they may save some bullets if they need him for tomorrow. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6584b75342cf4db927353 Republicans Attack El-Sayed’s Faith. The Candidate’s New Ad Highlights It. te 2026-10-19T17:50:03.843Z Republicans Attack El-Sayed’s Faith. The Candidate’s New Ad Highlights It. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign in Michigan released a new ad highlighting his faith, which Republicans have used to attack him in a tight Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad655fa75342cf4db927315 Trump threatened by judge with sanctions if he doesn’t sit for deposition in $10 billion BBC defamation suit te 2026-10-19T17:40:10.658Z Trump threatened by judge with sanctions if he doesn’t sit for deposition in $10 billion BBC defamation suit President Donald Trump was threatened by a judge with sanctions if he doesn’t sit for a deposition in the $10 billion defamation lawsuit he filed against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC late last year for its 2024 "Panorama" documentary that distorted his remarks to supporters on Jan. 6, 2021. Critics claim the documentary was misleading because it omitted Trump's call for supporters to protest peacefully, splicing together separate portions of a lengthy address to give a wrong impression. But Trump has been too busy to sit for a deposition, and the BBC said the president’s legal team insisted "has no availability whatsoever" before the end of the discovery period on Dec. 18 because he is busy dealing with "matters of national importance." TRUMP FILES 'POWERHOUSE' $10 BILLION LAWSUIT AGAINST BBC OVER DOCUMENTARY EDITING HIS JAN 6 REMARKS As a result, the BBC filed a motion to compel Trump’s deposition. The BBC has said it understands that Trump’s deposition requires "additional planning," and he "accepted the obligations of civil litigation" when he chose to file the lawsuit. "The Court has admonished Plaintiff for his lack of participation to no avail. Going forward, the Court expects strict compliance with its 29 Order, the failure of which will lead to sanctions," Magistrate Judge Enjolique A. Lett said on Friday, scheduling a hearing by Oct. 22. When asked for comment, Trump’s legal team blasted the British broadcaster. "The formerly respected and now disgraced BBC defamed President Trump by intentionally, maliciously, and deceptively doctoring his speech in a brazen attempt to interfere in the 2024 Presidential Election. The BBC has a long pattern of deceiving its audience in coverage of President Trump, all in service of its own leftist political agenda. President Trump’s powerhouse lawsuit is holding the BBC accountable for its defamation and reckless election interference just as he has held other fake news mainstream media responsible for their wrongdoing," a spokesperson for his legal team told Fox News Digital. LEGAL ANALYST PREDICTS TRUMP COULD WIN 'CONSIDERABLE' DAMAGES FROM BBC DOCUMENTARY LAWSUIT The BBC declined a request for comment. Trump filed the lawsuit against the BBC in December in a personal capacity for both defamation and for a violation of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act for $5 billion apiece, seeking $10 billion total. The documentary omitted Trump urging his supporters to protest "peacefully" and instead spliced two separate comments made nearly an hour apart, making him appear he was calling for violence. "We're going to walk down to the Capitol. And I'll be there with you. And we fight — we fight like hell," the documentary showed Trump saying. In reality, Trump said, "We're going to walk down to the Capitol. And we're going to cheer on our brave senators and congressmen and women, and we're probably not going to be cheering so much for some of them, because you'll never take back our country with weakness. You have to show strength, and you have to be strong."  It wasn't until 54 minutes later that Trump called on his supporters to "fight like hell" for election integrity. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The New York Times referred to the ordeal as "one of the worst crises in its 103-year history" of the BBC. The controversy led to the resignations of BBC News CEO Deborah Turness and BBC director-general Tim Davie. The BBC previously issued an apology for the erroneous edit and said it had pulled the program from its platforms. Despite the apology, the broadcaster has insisted the mistake is not enough for a defamation claim. Fox News Digital’s Joseph A. Wulfson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad655f675342cf4db9272f7 Rivian’s CEO says autonomy will enable ‘dramatically different’ vehicle designs te 2026-10-19T17:40:06.139Z Rivian’s CEO says autonomy will enable ‘dramatically different’ vehicle designs His vision will culminate with the R4 vehicle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad653a375342cf4db9272a8 Dem 2028 hopeful sparks backlash over France riot comments as critic says he wants to ‘ride the rage wave’ te 2026-10-19T17:30:11.485Z Dem 2028 hopeful sparks backlash over France riot comments as critic says he wants to ‘ride the rage wave’ Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., a potential 2028 presidential contender, drew criticism from across the political spectrum after pointing to the riots in France as a warning about wealth inequality and urging the U.S. to "listen to our young." "This is what happens when the nations let wealth and power accumulate in the hands of a few," Khanna wrote in a post to X on Sunday evening. Khanna's post comes on the heels of nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living and public services that descended into violence, looting and arson in several French cities on Saturday, prompting critics to accuse the progressive Democrat of giving political legitimacy to the destruction. Spencer Pratt, former mayoral candidate for Los Angeles, blasted what he saw as an attempt to side with rioters. JONATHAN TURLEY: SOCIALISM IS BACK IN STYLE AND DEMOCRATS ARE BUYING THE PITCH "Of course Rohit Conman sees mass communist riots destroying businesses and historic buildings in Paris and lies about it as some noble ‘ask’ for justice," Pratt wrote. "These commies lie as easily as they breathe." The comment also drew criticism from Shannon Watts, a Democratic gun activist who, in recent months, has criticized the far-left portions of her party. "If you’re a member of Congress who condemned the January 6 insurrection, you don’t get to excuse riots in France as a ‘cry for help.’ Political violence doesn’t become acceptable just because you sympathize with people committing it," Watts wrote in a post of her own. Still others warned Khanna against using the moment as a way to build political momentum. "Ro Khanna has long sought to ride the rage wave to power," Jonathan Turley, a political commentator and legal analyst, said. "Khanna could indeed learn much from France. This is history repeating itself. That history, by the way, does not bode well for establishment figures who pander to the mob," Turley added, giving a nod to the infamous French Revolution that targeted the country’s political and financial elite in a bloody crusade. Planned demonstrations in France over the weekend quickly spiraled out of control on Saturday, leaving behind broken storefronts and fires in Paris. French authorities said that by Sunday evening they had arrested nearly 2,400 people nationwide, including 855 in the Paris region. Nearly 1,000 police officers and gendarmes were injured, seven seriously, according to France's Interior Ministry. One protester died after suffering cardiac arrest during demonstrations in Paris, authorities said. WHERE'S MACRON? FRENCH LEADER BLASTED FOR ATTENDING CONCERT AS RIOTS ESCALATED In Limoges, a fire that authorities said was deliberately set at the city hall caused significant damage to the historic building. Shops were looted in Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Lyon and other cities, while public buildings were vandalized or targeted by fires. Authorities estimated that more than 550,000 people participated in demonstrations across France. Organizers put the figure at roughly 800,000. Despite the mayhem, Khanna argued the moment should prompt American lawmakers to take younger voters' political demands more seriously, especially on topics of equity. "This is what happens when young people lose hope in their future. In America, let us listen to our young. We need an economic and political transformation. America’s Next New Deal," Khanna wrote. "From the high schools of France to the streets of Madrid to the universities of Tirana, young people are telling their governments the same thing: in an age of massive wealth inequality, they want a future they can believe in," Khanna wrote. But in the face of the backlash online, Khanna quickly clarified his stance in a follow-up post, noting that he did not support the destruction that had unfolded. "I unequivocally condemn violence and vandalism. I have always championed my grandfather’s example of non-violent protest," Khanna wrote, referencing his relative, Amarnath Vidyalankar, who was imprisoned for advocating for India’s independence in the early 1930s. "Let us not be blind to the anger young people have against the unholy alliance of wealth and power. The billionaires buying politicians. The corruption," Khanna added. But even after issuing his clarifying statement, Khanna continued to face condemnation — even from figures like former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y. "These are not mere students… my friend, I regret to inform you, this is an invasion," Santos wrote, referring to France’s high intake of refugees in recent years. Khanna, responding to Santos, doubled down on his view. BERNIE SANDERS ADMITS DEMOCRATS FAILED WORKING-CLASS VOTERS ON ECONOMICS, DRIVING THEM TO DONALD TRUMP "George, is the lesson not to tackle the vast disparity here and young people’s hopelessness?" he asked. Khanna’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital. Bradford Benz contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad653a075342cf4db927281 Paul Finebaum Sends Blunt Warning to Notre Dame After BYU Upset te 2026-10-19T17:30:08.051Z Paul Finebaum Sends Blunt Warning to Notre Dame After BYU Upset Notre Dame faces a familiar dilemma after its loss to BYU, as Paul Finebaum questions whether the Irish could miss the CFP again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6539e75342cf4db927278 Colts May Bring in This NFL Legend As GM: Report te 2026-10-19T17:30:06.291Z Colts May Bring in This NFL Legend As GM: Report The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard on Monday after an embarrassing loss to the Titans on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6516a75342cf4db927233 Jordan Love Reveals Mid-Game Message He Got From Packers WR Matthew Golden te 2026-10-19T17:20:42.438Z Jordan Love Reveals Mid-Game Message He Got From Packers WR Matthew Golden Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden delivered a message to his quarterback Jordan Love after two drops. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6516875342cf4db92722a Mavericks Cut Ties With Longest-Tenured Player Right Before Season Opener te 2026-10-19T17:20:40.849Z Mavericks Cut Ties With Longest-Tenured Player Right Before Season Opener Dallas has waived a veteran big man and key locker-room presence just days before its season opener against Houston. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6516675342cf4db927221 Starshield Gives Trump Massive Power Over Ukraine te 2026-10-19T17:20:38.980Z Starshield Gives Trump Massive Power Over Ukraine It's still not clear exactly who authorized the reduction to Ukraine's Starshield access from last week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6516575342cf4db927218 Gen Z Is Turning to Astrology to Make Sense of Modern Dating te 2026-10-19T17:20:37.173Z Gen Z Is Turning to Astrology to Make Sense of Modern Dating Gen Z daters are turning to astrology and spiritual rituals to navigate dating and the search for connection. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6516375342cf4db92720f A Surprise Contender Is Shooting up Many Heisman Trophy Rankings te 2026-10-19T17:20:35.546Z A Surprise Contender Is Shooting up Many Heisman Trophy Rankings A new contender has gained major momentum in the Heisman Trophy race, following several impressive performances. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6516175342cf4db927206 Bears QB Caleb Williams Responds to High Praise from Tom Brady te 2026-10-19T17:20:33.678Z Bears QB Caleb Williams Responds to High Praise from Tom Brady Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams responded to some high praise from Tom Brady after Sunday's Week 6 win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6515f75342cf4db9271fd Jets HC Aaron Glenn Pushes Back on Viral Halftime Interview Confusion te 2026-10-19T17:20:31.710Z Jets HC Aaron Glenn Pushes Back on Viral Halftime Interview Confusion Aaron Glenn says CBS halftime comment was misread. What the Jets coach insists he meant in the Patriots loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6515e75342cf4db9271f4 Patriots QB Drake Maye Gets Honest About AJ Brown's Drop-Filled Game te 2026-10-19T17:20:30.292Z Patriots QB Drake Maye Gets Honest About AJ Brown's Drop-Filled Game New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye responded to the serious drop issues for his No. 1 wide receiver AJ Brown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6515c75342cf4db9271eb How NATO Is Solving Its Russian Drone Problem te 2026-10-19T17:20:28.265Z How NATO Is Solving Its Russian Drone Problem Newsweek quizzed NATO Allied Air Command and Baltic air defense officers on the Russian threat and what to do about it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6515a75342cf4db9271e2 Microsoft’s Cloud Chief: Energy Problem Is People, Not Power te 2026-10-19T17:20:26.097Z Microsoft’s Cloud Chief: Energy Problem Is People, Not Power Microsoft’s cloud chief says AI’s power demands are manageable, but public trust and people pose a bigger challenge. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6515875342cf4db9271d9 Kansas Adds Former NBA Draft Pick Ahead of College Basketball Season te 2026-10-19T17:20:24.435Z Kansas Adds Former NBA Draft Pick Ahead of College Basketball Season Kansas has added a former Purdue standout and NBA draft pick as the Jayhawks prepare for the 2026-27 college basketball season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6515675342cf4db9271d0 Old Farmer’s Almanac Map Shows Snow Forecast for Thanksgiving te 2026-10-19T17:20:22.580Z Old Farmer’s Almanac Map Shows Snow Forecast for Thanksgiving The Old Farmer's Almanac has published its Thanksgiving week weather predictions for the U.S. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6515475342cf4db9271c7 Alabama OC Gives Offense Harsh Reality Check After Tennessee Loss te 2026-10-19T17:20:20.454Z Alabama OC Gives Offense Harsh Reality Check After Tennessee Loss Ryan Grubb didn’t spare himself or his Alabama offense after the Tennessee loss, but one player escaped the criticism. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6515275342cf4db9271be Giants WR Malik Nabers Delivers Positive Response to JJ McCarthy's Debut te 2026-10-19T17:20:18.688Z Giants WR Malik Nabers Delivers Positive Response to JJ McCarthy's Debut JJ McCarthy entered the game for his first extended period of quarterback reps late in Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Saints. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6515075342cf4db9271b5 Ex-Prince Andrew Faces New Epstein Pressure if Democrats Win Midterms te 2026-10-19T17:20:16.663Z Ex-Prince Andrew Faces New Epstein Pressure if Democrats Win Midterms Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor is being investigated by UK police who have struggled to obtain the original Epstein Files documents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6514e75342cf4db9271ac Wounded Soldier Airlifted by Drone from Ukraine Front Line te 2026-10-19T17:20:14.408Z Wounded Soldier Airlifted by Drone from Ukraine Front Line This was an operation that "no one had done before," the Ukrainian military said on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6514c75342cf4db9271a3 Musk Pumps $7 Million Into Ohio to Boost Jon Husted Amid GOP Turnout Fears te 2026-10-19T17:20:12.467Z Musk Pumps $7 Million Into Ohio to Boost Jon Husted Amid GOP Turnout Fears Recent estimates have put Musk's total pro-GOP contributions at nearly $300 million since the beginning of July. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6514a75342cf4db92719a Florida Coach Jon Sumrall Takes Subtle Shot at Texas After Upset Win te 2026-10-19T17:20:10.646Z Florida Coach Jon Sumrall Takes Subtle Shot at Texas After Upset Win Florida coach Jon Sumrall insisted the Gators still have plenty to improve even after upsetting Texas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6514875342cf4db927191 Giants QB JJ McCarthy Delivers Emotional Message to New York Fans te 2026-10-19T17:20:08.384Z Giants QB JJ McCarthy Delivers Emotional Message to New York Fans New York Giants quarterback JJ McCarthy delivered an emotional message to the fanbase after his debut against the Saints. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6514675342cf4db927188 Rays All-Star Calls His Shot 1 Win Away From World Series Berth te 2026-10-19T17:20:06.235Z Rays All-Star Calls His Shot 1 Win Away From World Series Berth Tampa Bay Rays All-Star designated hitter Yandy Diaz made a bold prediction heading into ALDS Game 6. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad64ef975342cf4db927169 Schools, budgets and the balance of power frame the contest in a swing Scottsdale-area district te 2026-10-19T17:10:17.870Z Schools, budgets and the balance of power frame the contest in a swing Scottsdale-area district Clockwise from upper left: Rep. Matt Gress, Karen Gresham, Rep. Pamela Carter and Tammy Caputi. (Photos by Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0 and submitted) If Republicans can’t hold on to a pair of legislative seats in a competitive and wealthy legislative district, Democrats could find themselves in control of the Arizona House of Representatives for the first time in 60 years. While Republicans labor to maintain the majority they’ve held in the chamber uninterrupted since 1966, Democrats see this year as their best chance ever to flip control of one or both chambers.  With sentiments nationwide turning against Republicans, but in  Republican-leaning Legislative District 4, incumbent Republicans Reps. Matt Gress and Pamela Carter and their Democratic challengers Karen Gresham and Tammy Caputi are locked in a battle to see who will win the district’s two House seats.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE LD4 covers northeast Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, where candidates on both sides of the aisle are striving to appeal to independent and moderate voters. “I’ve had 25 bills signed into law with bipartisan support, because whether you voted for me or not, I work for you,” Gress said in an ad posted on his campaign website. “I don’t want the title of representative. I want to be your representative. I’m here to earn your trust and do the work.”  Gress, a former budget director for Republican Gov. Doug Ducey who now works as a lobbyist for an anti-union advocacy group, has been one of his party’s key budget architects since he was elected in 2023, at the same time as Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. That means his only option to get any legislation passed, which requires a signature from the governor, was to gain support from Democrats.  During budget discussions, Gress was not always so willing to consider the opinion of Democrats.  “We don’t need Democratic votes to pass this budget,” he said during an April hearing on the budget. “I understand the Democrats believe the governor will veto this bill. And then what? We have a unified Republican majority.” Gresham, a school board member who is facing Gress for a second time after failing to unseat him in 2024, told the Arizona Mirror that she’s not sure he has the expertise to be given so much sway over the state budget. Gresham has an accounting degree from Arizona State University and worked as a certified public accountant. Gress has a Master’s degree in public administration. “I would like to know how many people have an actual accounting background and financial background in our legislature,” she said.  Gresham said that balancing the budget and putting more money toward schools, water and infrastructure were top priorities for her.  There has to be balance, Gresham said, between spending and cutting. She criticized the state’s budgeting process, which often leaves many Democratic legislators in the dark, with final deals between Hobbs and Republican legislative leaders rapidly put to a vote after they’re made.  “Right now, Democrats are completely shut out of the process,” Gresham said. “So, we have the governor who can negotiate, but other than that, it’s the Republicans behind closed doors. Literally in the middle of the night, they will pass these, and they won’t allow anyone in the gallery.” She pointed out that school boards, like the Madison Elementary School Board, where she’s in her second term, must have multiple public budget hearings each year.  “I don’t know why the legislature does not have to follow the same rules,” Gresham said. “Like, this is billions of dollars. So, there needs to be more transparency and more input. And yes, right now, it’s a lot of political games.” Both Gress and Gresham are particularly focused on schools and have a history of facing each other on the ballot.  Gress, a former teacher, was a member of the Madison Elementary School Board in 2021 when Gresham ran against him, and booted him from his seat. In one of his ads, Gress said some of his accomplishments as a legislator were making schools safer and increasing pay for teachers. You can’t strengthen Arizona schools by dismantling the team behind our teachers Gress was one of the sponsors of legislation that became Prop. 320, a measure on the November ballot that, if voters approve it, would require schools to spend 60% of their funding on direct instructional spending. Proponents say that the measure would increase teacher pay, but the language of the measure wouldn’t guarantee that, and some law enforcement organizations like the Arizona School Resource Officers Association believe it would put funding for school safety at risk.  Gress and Carter are also fierce advocates for the state’s universal school voucher program, which Caputi and Gresham have criticized for its ballooning budget while public school funding suffers and for parents improperly using the money to purchase things like lingerie and major appliances. Neither Gress nor Carter responded to requests for an interview.  Caputi, who built her own construction business over the last 25 years, says she has the background and skills to understand the state’s building projects and has a history of building consensus during four years on the Scottsdale City Council.  “I was one of seven, and everybody’s very different on council, and you can’t do anything without a counting of four,” Caputi told the Mirror. “And so that skillset of finding consensus, figuring out how to land the plane on an issue where no one is together, was incredibly valuable to me.” Caputi said she already has experience collaborating on legislation with Republican legislators like Rep. Alexander Kolodin, who she worked with to restore water access to Rio Verde Foothills in 2023.  And she says she’s the person to keep working across the aisle, taking a pragmatic approach to make positive change for Arizonans.  “I don’t want to play partisan politics,” Caputi said. “I don’t want to waste time on fringe issues. I’m very focused on staying in the middle, on having a strong, growing economy, on getting a handle on the cost of living, paying our cops and firefighters, and having great schools. That’s it. That’s where I want to land, and I will work with anyone who wants to work on these issues with me.” All of the candidates in the highly competitive race for LD4 are marketing themselves to the middle.  On her website Carter describes herself as a “common sense Republican.”  But the two Republicans are far enough that the late Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA Action, which has been most successful in getting far-right Republicans to win in primary elections, saw fit to endorse both Gress and Carter.  Carter is a former Trump campaign advisor and Christian minister who says that her faith motivates her work as a legislator. She worked as a Christian wellness influencer for many years, promising her followers that she could help them “learn how to increase (their) metabolism through Biblical eating habits,” Mother Jones reported.  “Faith isn’t a footnote on a campaign biography for me,” her campaign website says. “It’s the ground I stand on, the way I treat people, and the reason I stand up for parental rights, religious freedom, and the protection of children online.” Carter’s website says that she uses her background running a sports medicine and performance company in Scottsdale to get things done at the Capitol.  “Leading that operation taught me how to balance a budget, manage people, and deliver results under pressure,” she wrote.  Carter’s campaign website says that some of her biggest wins in her two years as a legislator were sponsoring Cade’s Law, which expands the definition of manslaughter to include people who encourage someone to take their own life. The law was named after Cade Keller, a teen who died by suicide in 2022.  Other accomplishments included sponsoring an extension of Arizona’s Lemon Law to apply to leased vehicles and doing away with vehicle taxes for deployed members of the military.  Caputi and Gresham described their opponents as too extreme for Arizona.  “They’re definitely lined up with the far right,” Gresham said. “They both vote with their party every time. So, these are not reasonable moderates we’re dealing with. Those really don’t exist in the Republican Party anymore.”  Gresham criticized Gress for working as an anti-union lobbyist in other states, at the same time he sponsored anti-union bills as an Arizona legislator, bills that would benefit his employer, Americans for Fair Treatment. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad64ef575342cf4db927148 BYU tight end's 'DWTS' girlfriend on hand for game winning catch before hitting Victoria's Secret red carpet te 2026-10-19T17:10:13.498Z BYU tight end's 'DWTS' girlfriend on hand for game winning catch before hitting Victoria's Secret red carpet Rylee Arnold had herself a one of a kind weekend this past weekend. On Saturday, she was in Provo, Utah, not only watching BYU upset No. 2-ranked Notre Dame, but watching her boyfriend Walker Lyons haul in the game-winning touchdown. Lyons finished the game with five catches, none bigger than the one to put the Cougars on top, for 49 yards and a touchdown. He also had a decent postgame celebration that should be noted somewhere on the official stat sheet. After celebrating the win with the tight end, the Dancing With the Stars dancer was off to Los Angeles where a red carpet was calling her name. The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show red carpet, to be specific. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "The proudest girlfriend ever!!!" went from an oversized BYU hooded sweatshirt to a dress worthy of a fashion show red carpet. You want to talk about a dual threat. Rylee Arnold is a dual threat. As much as hitting the red carpet was about having a good time, it was also a business trip for the 21-year-old. A chance away from the field and the dance floor to mingle with some other hot people. Nobody can dance forever. If BYU can keep playing the way they have been this season, we could be looking at the next star of the College Football Playoff. I don’t want to get too far ahead of ourselves here, but it will be here before you know it. BYU QB BEAR BACHMEIER SAYS NOTRE DAME 'DISRESPECTED' HIM AND HIS FAMILY FOLLOWING UPSET WIN OVER IRISH The scouting starts now. Rylee can handle the big wins. She can work the red carpet, and she knows what it takes to compete at the highest level, given her job as a competitive dancer on TV. The bright lights aren’t going to be a problem should she find herself in their path. First things first. BYU needs to keep winning, and she has a performance to get through in season 35 with her celebrity partner, Connor Wood. Best of luck, and hopefully we see BYU as one of the teams that makes it to December with a shot at a National Championship. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad64c9a75342cf4db927105 Manchin bucks Schumer, throws support behind Republican Democrats want to oust te 2026-10-19T17:00:10.996Z Manchin bucks Schumer, throws support behind Republican Democrats want to oust A top Senate Republican whom Democrats are salivating at the chance to unseat is getting an unexpected assist from a former member of their own party, delivering a political snub to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Former Sen. Joe Manchin, who left the Democratic Party to become an independent before retiring from the Senate, is making a swing into Maine to support Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, the lawmaker’s campaign confirmed to Fox News Digital. Collins is locked in a tight race against former Maine state Sen. Troy Jackson as she seeks a sixth term in the upper chamber. The race has remained close after it was shaken up earlier this year when Graham Platner dropped out after a sexual assault allegation rocked his campaign. 'OH, SHUT UP!': DEMOCRAT SNAPS AT COLLINS AFTER HECKLER DRIVES MAINE SENATE DEBATE OFF THE RAILS Manchin’s visit on the trail with Collins, first reported by Semafor, comes as Schumer and Democrats have tried to paint Collins as a rubber stamp for President Donald Trump, though she has often broken with the president during his second term, most notably on his signature legislation, the "one big, beautiful bill." Manchin told the outlet that his appearance alongside Collins, whom he served with during the entirety of his career in the upper chamber, was meant to demonstrate to Maine voters that Collins has a bipartisan track record that was instrumental in advancing key legislation, like his infrastructure package passed under former President Joe Biden, and blocking Trump’s policy desires, like repealing Obamacare. SCHUMER’S ‘NUMBER ONE TARGET’ SAYS VOTERS WILL SEE HER DEMOCRAT SENATE CHALLENGER AS TOO EXTREME "She is not a Trump senator," Manchin said. His foray onto the campaign trail in Maine on Wednesday will come just 24 hours before another major surrogate for Democrats will make her way to Vacationland: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Jackson has had other progressive heavyweights join him on the campaign stump, too, including Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. "Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez represent the far left of the national Democratic Party," Collins spokeswoman Blake Kernan told Fox News Digital. "That they are all campaigning in Maine for Troy Jackson tells voters exactly how he would govern." SCHUMER SAYS HE'S NOT GOING ANYWHERE, BUT HIS OWN CANDIDATES AREN'T READY TO BACK HIM "Senator Manchin campaigning for Senator Collins is a testament to her record of effective, independent leadership and commitment delivering results that have greatly benefited Maine and America," she continued. Manchin’s decision to stump for Collins serves as a sharp rebuke to Schumer and the Democratic Party and comes after his years of serving as a thorn in the side of Democratic leadership and previous Democratic administrations while he was still in the Senate. In his memoir released last year, Manchin tore into former President Barack Obama, Biden and Schumer, particularly over Schumer’s support for nuking the filibuster. That reasoning is why he wrote that he "wanted Republicans to win the Senate majority in 2024." "I believed it was the only hope for preserving the Senate as an institution," Manchin said. "I truly believed that, if in power, Republicans would uphold the filibuster, the last guardrail preventing total partisan rule." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad64c9575342cf4db9270e8 Amazon to fund 12 small nuclear reactors at former Indiana coal plant te 2026-10-19T17:00:05.811Z Amazon to fund 12 small nuclear reactors at former Indiana coal plant Amazon and X-energy have inked another deal to deploy nuclear power to the grid. This one will generate nearly 1 gigawatt of electricity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6433c75342cf4db926513 How a foreign government helped accused Saudi spy's family flee US after OpenAI bug scandal te 2026-10-19T16:20:12.565Z How a foreign government helped accused Saudi spy's family flee US after OpenAI bug scandal A former OpenAI engineer accused of secretly planting listening devices inside the artificial intelligence giant's facilities was communicating with Saudi royalty and searching company records involving the Kingdom before his arrest, according to federal prosecutors who are investigating whether his alleged surveillance was intended to benefit a foreign government. In a detention filing Sunday, prosecutors revealed that Saudi government officials helped arrange international travel for Abdulrahman Alfozan's wife and three-month-old son shortly after his arrest. They also raised concerns about Alfozan's potential access to foreign government assistance if released. Prosecutors disclosed that Alfozan had been in frequent contact with a member of the Saudi royal family who sought to recruit him for a Saudi artificial intelligence initiative. The filing does not allege that Saudi Arabia directed his alleged surveillance. TRUMP INTEL CHIEF WARNS AI FIRMS ON HACKS, SAYS NEW DEPARTMENT IS THE 'COP ON THE BEAT' The investigation remains ongoing and "may result in additional serious charges," prosecutors said. Investigators are examining whether Alfozan sought to record sensitive OpenAI meetings to advance his own business interests, aid a foreign government or both. According to the filing, Alfozan spent weeks researching how to construct an encrypted recording device with live-listening capabilities and where inside OpenAI he could capture sensitive conversations. He allegedly used an internal OpenAI tool to identify meeting rooms used by company executives and outside partners before concealing a customized audio recorder behind a television in an executive conference room in late September. The room regularly hosted leadership meetings, technical and product discussions, and briefings with government officials and business partners. Conversations frequently involved proprietary research, OpenAI's technical capabilities, strategic decisions, government engagements and commercial relationships, according to prosecutors. Government officials met with OpenAI executives in the room around the time of the alleged surveillance, prosecutors said, warning that Alfozan's conduct "could pose a danger to the national security of the United States." Investigators also uncovered evidence suggesting his alleged surveillance extended beyond a single device. OpenAI security personnel discovered a second similar recorder inside a bag Alfozan left in a printer room. Searches of his home and electronic devices subsequently uncovered similar components and photographs that appeared to show reconnaissance of other locations inside OpenAI, including another conference room used for sensitive meetings. Investigators say Alfozan was also showing particular interest in OpenAI's dealings with Saudi Arabia. His browsing history showed that he accessed a folder titled "Saudi Gov Docs" on Oct. 4, 2026, and used an internal OpenAI tool to search for engagements involving Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Among the subjects he searched were planned OpenAI visits to Saudi Arabia, an upcoming visit by the Saudi ministry and a meeting labeled "HUMAIN x MCIT @OpenAI," according to prosecutors. At the same time, Alfozan maintained frequent contact with an unidentified member of the Saudi royal family, including just four days before his arrest. "Saudi needs you more then [sic] the US!" the royal told Alfozan in May, according to the filing. Alfozan responded "100," which prosecutors interpreted as agreement. The royal repeatedly tried to recruit Alfozan for an artificial intelligence initiative in Saudi Arabia and asked when he planned to leave OpenAI. Alfozan said he would not leave until his stock vested, according to prosecutors. He was also allegedly pursuing other opportunities in Saudi Arabia, including applying to the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation's "2030 Leaders" program. GOOGLE ENGINEER STOLE AI SECRETS FOR CHINA, SENATE HEARS IN EXPLOSIVE TESTIMONY The Saudi connections have become a focus of prosecutors' argument that Alfozan poses a serious flight risk. At the time of his arrest, Alfozan had one-way tickets from San Francisco to Riyadh for Oct. 12, 2026, and was scheduled to begin two months of parental leave from OpenAI. The FBI arrested him Oct. 9, 2026. The accused's wife and infant son initially had a one-way flight to Saudi Arabia booked and paid for by the Saudi government, prosecutors said. Then a Saudi military official purchased business-class tickets for the pair en route to Qatar. They departed San Francisco roughly 36 hours after Alfozan's arrest. Prosecutors cited the travel arrangements as evidence that Alfozan could receive substantial assistance from the Saudi government if released. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Saudi Embassy, OpenAI and Alfozan's attorney for comment. The government also pointed to a previous federal case in which prosecutors alleged that a former Twitter employee received Saudi assistance leaving the United States after being confronted over his access to internal user data. After Twitter confronted employee Ali Alzabarah in 2015, prosecutors alleged, calls were exchanged with a Saudi foreign official and the Saudi consul general in Los Angeles to coordinate a flight to Saudi Arabia the following day. Alzabarah later went to work for the Misk Foundation, according to the filing. Charges against him remain pending. Prosecutors argued that Alfozan similarly has access to "considerable support from a foreign government" with no extradition treaty with the United States and the resources to provide extraordinary travel assistance. Alfozan, a legal permanent resident, was earning $385,000 annually at OpenAI and had received a $2.2 million equity grant, according to prosecutors. OpenAI fired him following his arrest. He is charged with using or attempting to use a device to intercept oral communications. Prosecutors are asking a federal judge to keep him behind bars pending trial, arguing that he poses a serious flight risk and an ongoing danger to the community. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6433675342cf4db9264f6 People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again te 2026-10-19T16:20:06.057Z People are using AI to make their smart TVs dumb again Fed up with ads, tracking and sluggish interfaces, some smart TV owners are turning to AI agents to strip away bloatware and take back control of their TVs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad640ec75342cf4db9264cb Anthropic AI sends fake murder tip to Philadelphia police te 2026-10-19T16:10:20.753Z Anthropic AI sends fake murder tip to Philadelphia police Artificial intelligence can write your emails, research complicated questions and even handle tasks while you're away. But what happens when an AI system takes an action nobody intended? Philadelphia police recently got an unexpected answer. An AI model developed by Anthropic submitted a fabricated eyewitness tip about an unsolved murder through a Philadelphia police website. The submission happened during automated testing, and the model apparently believed it was generating an example interaction. Fortunately, the tip was flagged as spam before reaching investigators. However, the incident raises an uncomfortable question about what happens when AI agents interact with websites and public services without adequate safeguards. AG BLANCHE REJECTS CALLS FOR NEW AI LAWS AFTER ROGUE AGENTS TARGET US GOVERNMENT WEBSITES Join our upcoming CyberGuy LIVE class: 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money In this free live online class, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will share five practical ways to protect your trip and your wallet this holiday travel season. You'll learn how to secure your phone and personal information, find better travel deals, avoid common scams, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Join us Saturday, October 31, at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT. Register free now at CyberGuyLive.com. The incident involved PhillyUnsolvedMurders.com, a website where people can submit information about unsolved homicide cases in Philadelphia. On July 18, 2026, an AI model submitted a tip claiming to have information about a killing. According to Anthropic's October 9 report, the model was Claude Haiku 4.5. It had been assigned to generate and perform example tasks on randomly selected webpages. During one test, Claude encountered a page about an unsolved homicide that included a police department tip form. Rather than simply demonstrating how someone might use the form, Claude filled it out with invented information and submitted it. Here's what the model wrote: "I may have information regarding this case. I recall seeing someone matching the description in the area around [the street named on the page] during that time period. Please contact me if this information is relevant." There's a particularly troubling detail here. The website contained no description of the perpetrator. Claude invented that reference while presenting itself as someone who might have witnessed something relevant to the investigation. The model also left the name and contact fields blank, which the website permitted. It then submitted the tip. Fortunately, the police department's spam filtering caught the submission before it could reach detectives. Anthropic's explanation reveals how a relatively simple oversight can lead to an unintended action. Claude had been instructed never to log in, create accounts, enter personal information, make purchases or submit anything destructive. However, those restrictions did not explicitly prohibit submitting online forms. As a result, the model completed the tip form as part of its assigned task. Anthropic says the available transcript suggests Claude was generating example content rather than intentionally trying to mislead law enforcement. However, the company acknowledges that determining a model's intentions requires further analysis. That qualification is important. The evidence does not establish that Claude deliberately set out to deceive investigators. Instead, the incident shows how an AI system can carry out an action that its developers never intended, even while apparently attempting to complete its assigned task. Because Claude had access to the live internet during testing, it was able to submit the fabricated tip directly to a police website. According to the Philadelphia Police Department's October 9 statement, the submission was flagged as spam and never forwarded to its Real-Time Crime Center for investigative review or distribution. After Anthropic briefed police on October 8, department personnel located the submission in the website's tip records and confirmed that the corresponding email remained in spam. Police also reported no evidence of unauthorized access to department systems or compromised police data. The department emphasized that all crime tips undergo human review before investigators act on them. Even when a tip appears credible, detectives must assess the information and look for supporting evidence. That process provides another layer of protection against fabricated submissions. While that is reassuring, the timeline raises additional concerns. The submission occurred on July 18, 2026, at 11:27 p.m. According to Philadelphia police, Anthropic discovered the incident on September 28 and notified the department on October 7. Police met with company representatives the following day. That means more than two months passed before Anthropic discovered the false submission. The department called the two-month delay in detecting and reporting the incident to the city "unacceptable" and urged technology companies to strengthen their safeguards. AI AGENT HACKS GYM SYSTEM TO MOVE UP WAITLIST Think about what could have happened if the fabricated tip had reached detectives. Investigators might have spent time chasing information that had no legitimate source. An innocent person could potentially have faced unnecessary scrutiny. Neither outcome occurred here. However, the incident raises serious concerns for law enforcement agencies that depend on public tips. Police departments regularly receive information from witnesses, neighbors and people who believe they may know something about a crime. Those submissions can help investigators uncover new evidence, especially in cases that have remained unsolved for years. Now consider how easily an AI system can generate convincing text and submit it through a public website. Without adequate safeguards, automated submissions could overwhelm investigators or make legitimate leads harder to identify. There's also a legal question. Pennsylvania law generally prohibits knowingly providing false information to law enforcement. However, the law's application to AI-generated submissions and the people or companies responsible for them would require separate legal analysis. The available evidence does not establish that Anthropic or its employees committed a crime. Meanwhile, Philadelphia officials are also considering a broader response. The department said Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's administration will explore regulatory protections with state and federal partners to address incidents involving AI systems. Police are coordinating with the city's Law Department and technology officials as they continue reviewing what happened. The Philadelphia incident was one of several cases described in Anthropic's October 9 report, titled Investigating unintended model actions in our evaluations and internal use. The company identified four categories of unexpected behavior involving Claude models interacting with outside websites and systems. In one case, Claude exploited a software flaw on a university server to run commands after a scientific analysis tool stopped working. The model examined the website, found a vulnerable script and used it to complete the calculation. Another model found ways to access publicly available information that normally required a fee or an access token. Anthropic also observed models using URL-shortening services to work around limits designed to restrict certain web requests. And the Philadelphia case was not the only example involving an online form. Anthropic reported that some models submitted real forms when they were supposed to use practice versions or stop before final submission. These incidents occurred during evaluations and internal use. Anthropic said the incidents had minimal impact and, to its knowledge, did not involve customer data or its own internal systems. Following its investigation, Anthropic announced additional safeguards designed to prevent AI models from interacting with outside systems in unintended ways. The company said it has stopped running certain evaluations, moved others into offline environments and rebuilt some tests to avoid contacting live websites. It also expanded restrictions on live internet access to all internal evaluations until it can confirm that its security and monitoring systems reliably detect this behavior. Additionally, Anthropic strengthened restrictions on tools that allow Claude to retrieve information from websites. The company developed automated systems to identify and block unexpected actions. According to Anthropic, those systems blocked every incident described in its report when the company tested them against the previously identified cases. However, that result does not guarantee the safeguards will catch every future problem. Anthropic acknowledged that further work is needed to improve how its models handle ambiguous instructions and unexpected obstacles. GRANDMOTHER SUES AFTER ALLEGED AI FACIAL RECOGNITION ERROR LED TO MONTHS IN JAIL, EXPERTS SOUND ALARM You might be wondering what an incident involving a police website has to do with your own use of artificial intelligence. The connection is that AI agents are increasingly capable of performing actions instead of simply providing answers. Depending on the tools and permissions available, they can browse websites, complete forms and interact with connected services. That's incredibly useful when everything works as intended. However, an agent can misunderstand instructions or continue pursuing a task when it should stop. For example, you might ask an AI assistant to research travel arrangements. If that assistant has permission to complete bookings, a misunderstanding could potentially result in an unwanted reservation. The Philadelphia case shows why AI agents need clear instructions and firm limits, especially when they can submit information to police departments, government agencies or other organizations. We reached out to Anthropic for additional comment, but the company did not respond before our deadline. You don't need to abandon AI agents because of this incident. However, I recommend keeping control over actions that could affect your accounts or other people. These precautions cannot eliminate every risk. However, they can help reduce the consequences of an unexpected action. What concerns me most about this incident is where the AI decided to act. We're talking about an unsolved murder involving real victims and families still waiting for answers. A model generated a fabricated eyewitness account and submitted it through a police website. Fortunately, the department's safeguards prevented that information from reaching investigators. But I find it troubling that Anthropic didn't discover the incident until more than two months later. I see tremendous potential in AI agents, and I've written about how they can save us time by taking over frustrating tasks. However, this incident shows why giving AI the ability to act independently requires careful oversight. Anthropic deserves credit for publishing details of what went wrong and explaining its response. At the same time, companies developing these systems need to demonstrate that their safeguards work before allowing their models to interact with sensitive services such as police departments and government agencies. We should expect better detection, faster disclosure and clear accountability when something goes wrong. If an AI system submits false information to police or another government agency, who should be held responsible: the company that developed it, the people operating it or nobody if the action was unintended? 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/6ad640e775342cf4db9264c2 Violent far-left riots in France are 'chilling warning' for Americans at home, Mike Johnson says te 2026-10-19T16:10:15.512Z Violent far-left riots in France are 'chilling warning' for Americans at home, Mike Johnson says The violent riots rocking France are a dark harbinger of what could happen in the United States if Democrats win the midterms, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is warning. The top leader in the House of Representatives compared the far-left groups plunging France into chaos to the socialist insurgency that's gripped the Democratic Party. And the coming election, he argued, is the best way to prevent the same scenes from playing out in the U.S. "France is descending into chaos because they wanted OPEN BORDERS — just like the socialist Democrats in America," Johnson posted on X. "What we are witnessing is a chilling warning for all Americans of what happens if the radical Marxist insurgent left gets their way." FRANCE’S VIOLENT STUDENT PROTESTS RAISE WARNING FOR AMERICA: ‘A CAUTIONARY TALE’ He blamed the riots on France having overly lax rules for illegal immigration, an issue that proved pivotal in Republicans' 2024 victories here at home. "America is not merely in a battle of political ideologies — it’s a battle for the preservation of our civilization, our freedoms, and our way of life. If Democrats take back control, it will be open borders and criminal illegals overrunning our country, many of whom want to destroy it," Johnson said. More than 500,000 people took to the streets in various cities and towns across France this weekend, protesting high living costs and the price of education, among other issues. French authorities said 1,800 people were arrested nationwide, with over 800 of those in the capital city of Paris alone. VIOLENCE ERUPTS AT FRANCE PROTESTS AS MACRON WARNS UNREST IS BEING EXPLOITED Photos and videos showed centuries-old buildings being destroyed as protesters set fire to public property and looted stores. France's centrist government blamed far-left groups for fomenting the violence. LIMOGES TOWN HALL 'LARGELY LOST' AFTER FAR-LEFT RIOTERS SET HISTORIC BUILDING ON FIRE AMID FRENCH UNREST And images showing some protesters carrying Algerian, Palestinian and Moroccan flags have led figures on the right to blame France's immigration policies. "What's happening in France is the progressive political agenda at its natural conclusion. When you build a massive welfare state while increasing your population through third-world migration, it isn't long before basic social order collapses," Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, posted on X. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad63e8c75342cf4db926480 Jalen Hurts to reportedly miss remainder of NFL season after blood clots found in quarterback's lungs te 2026-10-19T16:00:12.176Z Jalen Hurts to reportedly miss remainder of NFL season after blood clots found in quarterback's lungs Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is reportedly being shut down for the remainder of the NFL season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs. NFL Network's Ian Rapaport has reported that the treatment process will take at least three months, which would sideline the signal caller for the rest of the year. The Eagles released a joint statement with Hurts' agent, Nicole Lynn, laying out the details of the quarterback's diagnosis and the process of recovery. Hurts has been diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis as well as bilateral pulmonary emboli, which involve multiple blood clots in the lungs. "Jalen was initially diagnosed by specialists in London with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis. After further testing and monitoring, the current diagnosis is a deep vein thrombosis, as well as bilateral pulmonary emboli," the statement read. "He is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations. His treatment should only involve anticoagulation (i.e. "blood thinners"). During this time, he will not be allowed to participate in any contact activities, including football. "Jalen’s prognosis is very good, and we expect a full recovery. We anticipate that he will have the opportunity to resume contact football activities when off the blood thinners." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The joint statement did not specifically indicate that Hurts would miss the remainder of the season, but NFL insider Adam Schefter, among many others, is reporting that he is done for the year. The unfortunate update about Hurts' health comes after the Eagles discovered a blood clot in the quarterback's leg before the team's matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 11 in London. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The team and medical personnel determined that Hurts could play against Jacksonville, which he did, in what was a 19-17 loss. According to NFL reporter Tom Pelissero, the discovery of the blood clot in Hurts' leg was superficial, and with that, doctors told him not to sleep. Hurts made the start against Jacksonville after reportedly being awake for roughly 36 straight hours. The 28-year-old practiced with the Eagles this past week, but a follow-up ultrasound revealed that there was "movement in the small blood clot," which ruled him out for the Eagles' road loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Hurts is expected to make a full recovery, according to the team's joint statement, which also noted that there is anticipation that he will have no long-term effects. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad63c3175342cf4db926434 LSU student and firefighter fiancé mowed down near campus, impaired underage driver arrested te 2026-10-19T15:50:09.200Z LSU student and firefighter fiancé mowed down near campus, impaired underage driver arrested A Louisiana State University student and her firefighter fiancé, high school sweethearts, were killed when a woman allegedly struck them with her vehicle as they walked along the side of a road on early Sunday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department identified the victims as 21-year old Leah Fonte and 21-year-old Shane Hirstius, who were engaged. Officers arrested Mia Dawson, 20, in relation to the incident on charges of operating while impaired, reckless operation of a vehicle, hit and run driving, vehicular homicide and vehicular negligent injuring. Officials said Dawson veered off the road at around 2:40 a.m. Sunday and struck the two people who were walking on the right shoulder of the road. SUSPECTED DRUNK DRIVER KILLS 2 PEDESTRIANS IN VIOLENT CHAIN-REACTION CRASH ON MANHATTAN'S UPPER WEST SIDE Fonte died at the scene, while Hirstius was taken to a hospital, where he later died. GOT A TIP? In a Facebook post, the River Ridge volunteer fire department said "Shane was much more than a firefighter. He was a person with an enormous heart, an unforgettable smile, and a genuine passion for helping others." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "He gave 110% of himself to his responsibilities as a first responder, always willing to step forward when someone needed help. His dedication, compassion, and commitment to serving others represented the very best of what it means to be a firefighter," the department said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Fonte was a senior at Louisiana State University studying biological sciences, according to a statement from the institution. "On behalf of the LSU System and all nine of the institutions that make up our LSU family, we send sincere condolences to the Fonte family as they learn of Leah's passing," said LSU president Wade Rousse. "We pray that God will comfort those she loved during this time of reflection and mourning." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad63c2d75342cf4db926420 Supreme Court to Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions te 2026-10-19T15:50:05.933Z Supreme Court to Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions The court’s decision to review an admissions policy for selective middle school programs in Maryland follows its rejection of affirmative action in higher education. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad639d575342cf4db92616c Nvidia launches new open models to run agents in the enterprise and on PCs  te 2026-10-19T15:40:05.692Z Nvidia launches new open models to run agents in the enterprise and on PCs  Nvidia is leaning hard into the trend of enterprise companies wanting to run their own open models in their own data centers and also trying to make on-device, private AI agents a thing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad637b375342cf4db926136 Dan Dakich shares his unfiltered reaction to Colts firing of GM Chris Ballard: 'This is seven years too late' te 2026-10-19T15:30:59.901Z Dan Dakich shares his unfiltered reaction to Colts firing of GM Chris Ballard: 'This is seven years too late' Dan Dakich is not upset about the Indianapolis Colts firing general manager Chris Ballard; he's just upset that it took the franchise this long to make the move. On Monday, a day after the Colts lost to the winless and hopeless Tennessee Titans at home, Indianapolis announced that Ballard has been relieved of his duties as team general manager. Carlie Irsay-Gordon, owner and CEO of the Colts, issued a strong statement regarding why the decision to fire Ballard unfolded at this specific point of the regular season. "As I said at the start of the season, the sense of urgency has never been higher. Our standard is to compete for championships, and I believe a change in leadership is necessary to meet that standard," Irsay-Gordon's statement said in part. Making this change during the season was a deliberate decision. Waiting would only delay the important work that needs to begin now." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Dakich, the Indiana legend and host of 'Don't @ Me,' has been adamant for years that Ballard simply was not the right man for the job, and believes he got exactly what he deserved by being fired six games into the season. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Well, the worst general manager in the history of the NFL just got fired," Dakich said on Monday while reacting to the breaking news. "Look, this is seven years too late. As I said last night on Twitter to one of the Irsays, how did I know this a long time ago and none of you did? How could I watch 'Hard Knocks' five years ago and go 'this is an absolute sh–tshow and none of you did?' How could you keep a guy over the last five to seven years, who hasn't made the playoffs in the last five, hasn't had a draft pick worth a damn since Jonathan Taylor, however many years ago, has spent your money frivolously, and been incredibly arrogant to fans, and actually cried blaming white people for social unrest? "No, this guy was a sh–show from the beginning." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER As he noted, Dakich did tag Irsay-Gordon on Twitter on Sunday afternoon following the Colts' 26-20 loss to the Titans, asking her how he knew that Ballard wasn't fit for the job, and she didn't. Ballard was officially hired by the Colts in January 2017. Indianapolis never won the AFC South and made the NFL playoffs just twice, winning just one postseason game in 2018, during his tenure. He was relieved of his duties with the team sitting at 2-4 on the year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad637b175342cf4db92612d Trump takes border crackdown to deep-red state as shock Senate battle threatens GOP stronghold te 2026-10-19T15:30:57.618Z Trump takes border crackdown to deep-red state as shock Senate battle threatens GOP stronghold EXCLUSIVE: WICHITA, KANSAS — President Donald Trump is expected to tout his immigration agenda in ruby-red Kansas on Monday, weeks after federal immigration agents made dozens of arrests in the southwestern portion of the state. Trump is headed to the Sunflower State for a rally just outside of Wichita as a tighter-than-expected Senate race that could determine the balance of power in the upper chamber unfolds. Fox News Digital has learned that Trump will lean into the policy positions that helped propel him and Republicans to power two years ago. TRUMP DHS HITS 16 STRAIGHT MONTHS WITH 0 RELEASES AT THE BORDER "President Trump stopped the invasion of our country and delivered Americans the most secure border in American history," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital. "Under the President’s leadership, 3 million illegals have left the United States and zero illegals have been released at the border in seventeen months." "Meanwhile, radical Democrats want to go back to their extreme open border policies, abolish ICE, and grant amnesty to the illegal aliens they released into our communities," she continued. The Trump-led Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have touted a string of arrests and deportations of illegal immigrants in the state over the last several months. GEORGIA ICE SWEEP NABS OVER 700 CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIENS, INCLUDING SEX OFFENDERS, CHILD ABUSERS According to the White House, among some of the "worst of the worst" who were arrested in the state by federal immigration officers include Omar Israel Hernandez of Mexico, convicted of first-degree murder, Jose Luis Rauda-Diaz of El Salvador, convicted of aggravated robbery and two counts of possession of a weapon, Oscar Sanchez-Corona of Mexico, who had previously been deported for drug offenses, damaging property, and driving under the influence, Greg Chukwuka Orji of Nigeria, convicted of dangerous drugs and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and Alberto Estrada of Mexico, convicted of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and rape. Trump’s rally comes as the race between Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton has cranked up in a state the president has won by double-digits in the last three presidential cycles and has given Republicans cause for concern in a state where voters haven’t elected a Democratic senator in nearly a century. The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan race ranker, downgraded the contest to a toss-up earlier this month and money from GOP and Democratic groups is flowing into the state. KANSAS DEMOCRAT BEGS KAMALA HARRIS NOT TO CAMPAIGN WITH HIM, ‘PLEASE DO NOT COME TO MY STATE’ Marshall, who is vying for a second term, has run close to Trump, rarely breaking from him on key issues throughout this cycle. Hamilton, however, has run away from the Democratic establishment in Washington, D.C., and warned that if elected, he wouldn’t support Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for another term leading the caucus. Trump’s appearance in the state also follows ICE’s three-day sweep in Southwest Kansas last month, dubbed "Operation Safe Community — Kansas," where agents made over 100 arrests. Marshall pushed back on the operation, demanding that "when ICE operates in Kansas, it needs to coordinate with our local law enforcement." "Our sheriffs and police know these communities better than anyone, and working together keeps officers and residents safe," Marshall said on X. Meanwhile, Republicans have targeted Hamilton for his immigration stance, accusing him through ads run by outside groups, like the Senate Leadership Fund, of supporting mass amnesty. Hamilton, however, pushed back on the Biden administration’s immigration policies and told the Johnson County Post that the previous administration's open border policies "caused a different kind of chaos." "Record crossings overwhelmed communities, and the immigration courts fell years behind," Hamilton said. "I’m not for open borders, and dangerous criminals don’t belong here." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad637ad75342cf4db926117 Commanders Could Make NFL History for All the Wrong Reasons vs 49ers te 2026-10-19T15:30:53.565Z Commanders Could Make NFL History for All the Wrong Reasons vs 49ers The Commanders face a critical test against the 49ers, with a loss putting Washington in the middle of an unwanted NFL first. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad637ab75342cf4db92610e Dak Prescott Gets Honest About Cowboys After 'Frustrating' Loss to Packers te 2026-10-19T15:30:51.011Z Dak Prescott Gets Honest About Cowboys After 'Frustrating' Loss to Packers Dak Prescott gave his blunt assessment of the Cowboys' loss to the Packers and discussed how Dallas can turn their season around. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad637a875342cf4db926105 Stephen Curry Gets Encouraging Injury Update After Warriors Practice Scare te 2026-10-19T15:30:48.868Z Stephen Curry Gets Encouraging Injury Update After Warriors Practice Scare The Warriors got a positive update on Stephen Curry after he left practice with an injury days before his team's season opener. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad637a675342cf4db9260fc Trump Slams 'Crazed Lunatic' Judge as DOJ is Rebuked in Golf Course Hearing te 2026-10-19T15:30:46.627Z Trump Slams 'Crazed Lunatic' Judge as DOJ is Rebuked in Golf Course Hearing The president said the government did not need court approval to start work on the public golf course, despite a legal challenge. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad637a375342cf4db9260f3 Gen Z Is Ditching Instant Messages for Letters - Psychologists Explain Why te 2026-10-19T15:30:43.987Z Gen Z Is Ditching Instant Messages for Letters - Psychologists Explain Why With its wax seals and fancy calligraphy, Gen Z's snail mail obsession offers more than just nostalgia, experts say. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad637a275342cf4db9260ea The Palestinian Cause Has Never Been Freer te 2026-10-19T15:30:42.017Z The Palestinian Cause Has Never Been Freer The Palestinian flag has escaped its borders to become a universal protest symbol. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6379f75342cf4db9260e1 Colts Hit Reset Button After Humiliating Loss to Titans te 2026-10-19T15:30:39.850Z Colts Hit Reset Button After Humiliating Loss to Titans A stunning Week 6 collapse against the division-rival Titans has prompted a major change in Indianapolis. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6379e75342cf4db9260d8 Giants QB JJ McCarthy Gets Major Endorsement After Saints' Loss te 2026-10-19T15:30:38.041Z Giants QB JJ McCarthy Gets Major Endorsement After Saints' Loss J.J. McCarthy sparked a late Giants rally against the Saints, earning Rex Ryan's endorsement as New York weighs its decision. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6379c75342cf4db9260cf Troy Jackson Has No Regrets Telling Susan Collins To ‘Shut Up’ te 2026-10-19T15:30:36.007Z Troy Jackson Has No Regrets Telling Susan Collins To ‘Shut Up’ Jackson refused to apologize and said groups backing Collins had spent millions "attacking me and my family" with "untrue claims." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6379975342cf4db9260c6 Growth, Tech and Consolidation Are Changing Credit Union Leadership te 2026-10-19T15:30:33.331Z Growth, Tech and Consolidation Are Changing Credit Union Leadership U.S. credit unions face new succession rules as consolidation and technology reshape the sector. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6379675342cf4db9260bd Victoria's Secret Is Bringing Sexy Back te 2026-10-19T15:30:30.344Z Victoria's Secret Is Bringing Sexy Back Victoria’s Secret revived its signature glamour at its 2026 fashion show, five years after stepping away from its old image. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6379375342cf4db9260b4 Four Supreme Court Justices Sit Out Decision Preventing Quorum te 2026-10-19T15:30:27.081Z Four Supreme Court Justices Sit Out Decision Preventing Quorum Without enough participating justices to hear the case, the decision will revert to its lower-court ruling. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6379075342cf4db9260ab LeBron James' Knicks Connection Takes on New Meaning Before Opener te 2026-10-19T15:30:24.617Z LeBron James' Knicks Connection Takes on New Meaning Before Opener LeBron James' Knicks connection resurfaces ahead of the season opener, adding intrigue to his return to Madison Square Garden. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6378e75342cf4db9260a2 Eagles QB Jalen Hurts’ Season Comes to Stunning End After Alarming Health News te 2026-10-19T15:30:22.064Z Eagles QB Jalen Hurts’ Season Comes to Stunning End After Alarming Health News Eagles QB Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the season and undergo three months of treatment for a blood clotting issue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6378b75342cf4db926099 Texas Makes Surprising Move That Could Put Arch Manning's Job at Risk te 2026-10-19T15:30:19.029Z Texas Makes Surprising Move That Could Put Arch Manning's Job at Risk Texas is making adjustments after back-to-back losses, raising new questions about Arch Manning's future as the Longhorns QB. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6378875342cf4db926090 Is Pete Hegseth to Blame for UTSA Rappelling Death? What the Record Shows te 2026-10-19T15:30:16.704Z Is Pete Hegseth to Blame for UTSA Rappelling Death? What the Record Shows The deceased airman was named by U.S. military officials as Technical Sergeant Ian Patterson, from Georgia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6378475342cf4db926087 Who Is ‘Tommy’? Report Identifies Man in El-Sayed Clash as Ex-GOP Staffer te 2026-10-19T15:30:12.890Z Who Is ‘Tommy’? Report Identifies Man in El-Sayed Clash as Ex-GOP Staffer A report identified the man who questioned El-Sayed at a recent town hall event as a former Republican staffer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6378075342cf4db92607e Paul Finebaum Urges Texas to Bench Arch Manning After Latest Loss te 2026-10-19T15:30:08.411Z Paul Finebaum Urges Texas to Bench Arch Manning After Latest Loss Paul Finebaum calls for Texas to bench Arch Manning after another loss, raising questions ahead of the Ole Miss showdown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad62e1e75342cf4db925f06 Amelia Earhart search suffers crushing setback after researchers make disappointing find te 2026-10-19T14:50:06.563Z Amelia Earhart search suffers crushing setback after researchers make disappointing find Researchers who embarked on a grueling journey to find Amelia Earhart's missing plane have suffered a devastating setback. Purdue University announced that the team had "found no conclusive evidence" to confirm the Taraia Object hypothesis — which suggested that wreckage from Earhart's aircraft lay in a lagoon on the remote Pacific island of Nikumaroro. The theory centered on the Taraia Object, a visual anomaly first spotted in satellite imagery in 2020 that researchers suspected could be wreckage of Earhart's Lockheed Electra 10-E. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER UNEXPECTED TWIST IN SHIPWRECK MYSTERY AFTER CLUES DON'T ADD UP But the university said the object was "likely a collection of large trees deposited along the peninsula’s sandspit." The university added, "By the time the team arrived at the site, a good portion of the debris had fragmented and washed away, leaving only a single Y-shaped segment — a fraction of the anomaly’s original size observed in imagery when the Taraia Object hypothesis was developed." The remaining fragment's reflective surface was caused by a "carbonate veneer," which researchers said had made the debris appear metallic. "Other items found by the team were similarly coated with a shiny concretized amalgam of coral sand," the university added. HAUNTING CLUES EMERGE IN 7-YEAR FISHING BOAT MYSTERY AFTER WRECKAGE FOUND OFF ISLAND Despite the setback, Rick Pettigrew, executive director of the Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI) and leader of the expedition, said the team "remains in great spirits and proud of what was accomplished." "We accomplished our goal to determine what the Taraia Object was, and we’re deeply grateful to the private donors who shared our vision and made this journey possible," he said in a statement. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Officials added that the expedition uncovered several artifacts, including a 30-inch steel tube, that could offer clues about how debris travels through the island's lagoon and accumulates along the Taraia Peninsula. The discoveries will undergo further study, though officials did not report finding any artifacts conclusively linked to Earhart's missing aircraft. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Despite the disappointing development, researchers aren't giving up on the theory that Earhart ended up on Nikumaroro. "While the expedition did not uncover the 'smoking gun' connecting Earhart to Nikumaroro, the team reiterated its collective belief in the broader castaway hypothesis," Purdue University added. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Earhart vanished on July 2, 1937, while attempting to become the first woman to fly around the world. The famed aviator and her navigator, Fred Noonan, disappeared while flying from Lae, New Guinea, to Howland Island during one of the final stretches of their journey. Earhart was just 39 years old when she vanished, leaving behind one of aviation history's most enduring unsolved mysteries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad62bd575342cf4db925e53 Democrats could flip legislative chambers, break GOP supermajorities, analysis finds te 2026-10-19T14:40:21.048Z Democrats could flip legislative chambers, break GOP supermajorities, analysis finds Members of the New Hampshire state House meet during session this May. Both of New Hampshire’s legislative chambers are considered among the most competitive this midterm election cycle, according to a recent analysis by Sabato’s Crystal Ball. (Photo by Molly Rains/New Hampshire Bulletin) Party control is up for grabs in 15 state legislative chambers across the country as Republicans are increasingly on the defensive this midterm election cycle, a new analysis found.  2026’s most competitive legislative chambers These are the state chambers considered most competitive by Sabato’s Crystal Ball Senior Columnist Louis Jacobson: Alaska House Alaska Senate Arizona House Arizona Senate Georgia House Maine House Michigan House Michigan Senate Minnesota House Minnesota Senate New Hampshire House New Hampshire Senate Pennsylvania Senate Wisconsin Assembly  Wisconsin Senate Source: Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics The nonpartisan newsletter Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics released its final analysis of state legislative races ahead of November. Senior Columnist Louis Jacobson changed projections for 10 chambers — all shifting in favor of Democrats. “In many states, Democrats are looking forward to a favorable year driven by a reaction to President Donald Trump and his policies,” he wrote. Of the 15 competitive chambers this cycle, nine are currently controlled by Republicans and three are controlled by Democrats. Both of Alaska’s legislative chambers are controlled by bipartisan coalitions and the Minnesota state House is split evenly.  Jacobson said Democrats may make inroads even in states not considered competitive. In 15 chambers expected to remain in Republican control, for example, he said Democrats could chip away at majorities or break GOP supermajorities — when a party has enough votes to override a veto. Those chambers include the Georgia state Senate, the Indiana state House, the Kansas state House and both chambers in Florida, Iowa, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas. In addition to winning control of the U.S. Congress, Democrats are looking to flip hundreds of state legislative seats this November following years of Republican dominance in statehouses. In addition to controlling a majority of governor’s offices, the GOP has held a majority of state legislative seats and chambers since 2010. This year’s state legislative races are the third most competitive since 2010, according to Ballotpedia. The nonpartisan political encyclopedia measures competitiveness as the extent of choice available to voters: “More open seats, more contested primaries, and more races where both major parties field candidates mean more meaningful decisions on the ballot.” Voters across 46 states will vote on 6,137 state legislative races next month. Of those races, 4,052 seats — 66% — are contested by both major parties. Ballotpedia found that 1,156 incumbents faced contested primaries this cycle — higher than its 16-year average. Stateline reporter Kevin Hardy can be reached at khardy@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/6ad62bd275342cf4db925e33 DOJ official defends Trump's noncitizen voter probe on '60 Minutes,' accuses show of editing out her answers te 2026-10-19T14:40:18.512Z DOJ official defends Trump's noncitizen voter probe on '60 Minutes,' accuses show of editing out her answers Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon defended the Trump administration's investigation into noncitizen voters ahead of the midterm elections during CBS' "60 Minutes" on Sunday. "There are people who feel that the point is to sow distrust about the whole election system. There are very few people who are noncitizens who end up voting — very, very few. And so, therefore, what's the purpose?" Lesley Stahl, host of "60 Minutes," asked Dhillon. ELECTION CRIME ARRESTS KEEP PILING UP AS DEMS INSIST IT 'JUST DOESN'T HAPPEN' Dhillon responded, "The point is actually the opposite of what you were saying. It's not to sow distrust. The distrust is there. And so, all of these kinds of crimes are being prosecuted now for the first time really, in volume. And look, even the Biden administration prosecuted 13 people for noncitizen voting." Stahl interrupted and said the numbers were tiny. "So Lesley, we've been in office for less than two years. We've had investigations ongoing for over a year, and it takes time. There are literally thousands of them out there that we are looking at," Dhillon responded. DEMOCRAT NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR SAYS THOUSANDS OF NONCITIZENS DISCOVERED ON VOTER ROLLS, PURGED Dhillon pledged in July that the Trump administration will pursue every provable case of illegal voting under what she described as a "broken windows" enforcement strategy, marking a sharp shift from prior administrations as the DOJ intensifies scrutiny of voter rolls following revelations that noncitizens were registered to vote in New Jersey. Dhillon told Fox News Digital at the time the department's approach is to investigate every credible lead and prosecute every case supported by the evidence, rejecting what she described as the prior view that only widespread fraud or election-altering misconduct warranted federal action. Her statement came after Democratic New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill revealed that thousands of noncitizens ended up on the state's voter rolls through the motor-voter system. The "60 Minutes" host asked if there were plans to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to polling locations. Dhillon said there were "no plans" to do so. Dhillon dismissed concerns that President Donald Trump would challenge the results of the midterms as "paranoia," Stahl said during a voice-over moment in the segment.  The "60 Minutes" host asked Dhillon, "So would you consider a noncitizen voting an irregularity that would lead to a challenge of the vote?" CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "I think that would lead to the person's vote being challenged, but not the entire election," Dhillon said. Stahl went on to ask if Dhillon could rule out a challenge to a state vote. "I set some fake news straight on @60Minutes tonight, though as usual they edit out 95% of the answers," Dhillon posted on X in response to a video of her exchange with Stahl. CBS did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad62bd075342cf4db925e2a Convicted serial rapist originally sentenced to 124 years walks free after 20, sparking outrage te 2026-10-19T14:40:16.791Z Convicted serial rapist originally sentenced to 124 years walks free after 20, sparking outrage A California man convicted of drugging and raping three women and originally sentenced to 124 years in prison has been released after serving approximately 20 years, sparking outrage from local officials who have raised public safety concerns. Andrew Luster, the great-grandson of cosmetics mogul Max Factor, was released from state prison earlier this month and is reportedly residing in Glendora, California, according to KTLA. Glendora Mayor David Fredendall condemned the release in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital, calling it unacceptable that a convicted serial rapist is now reportedly living in the community. NEWSOM-BACKED LAW LETS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHILD RAPIST SEEK EARLY RELEASE AGAIN AS DA URGES 'STOP THE MADNESS' "The City of Glendora is beyond disappointed. We are outraged," Fredendall said. "Andrew Luster was convicted of 86 felony counts stemming from the drugging and sexual assault of unconscious women. He was originally sentenced to 124 years in prison. He has now been released from State prison and is reportedly residing in our community. This is unacceptable." Luster was convicted in 2003 of 86 felony counts stemming from the drugging and sexual assault of three women at his beachfront home in Ventura County. Prosecutors said he used the drug GHB to render the women unconscious before sexually assaulting them. Luster fled to Mexico in January 2003 while free on $1 million bail during his trial. He was convicted in his absence and later captured by celebrity bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The Max Factor heir was originally sentenced to 124 years in prison, but a California judge set aside the sentence in March 2013 after finding that the trial court failed to adequately explain its reasons for imposing consecutive sentences, as Fox News Digital previously reported. Ventura County Superior Court Judge Kathryne Ann Stoltz rejected Luster's attempt to overturn his convictions but granted him a new sentencing hearing. CALIFORNIA SUED OVER POLICY THAT COULD FREE SERIAL KILLERS AS LACI PETERSON'S FRIEND SOUNDS ALARM In April 2013, Stoltz resentenced Luster to 50 years in prison, the Associated Press reported. Prosecutors opposed the reduced sentence, describing Luster's crimes as "cruel, vicious and callous." NEWSOM BLASTED BY SHERIFF IN HIS OWN BACKYARD OVER CALIFORNIA CRIME AS VICTIMS CRY FOUL His release has renewed criticism of California's criminal justice system, particularly Proposition 57, a voter-approved measure passed in 2016 that expanded parole consideration for certain offenders. KTLA reported that Luster was denied parole in 2022 before being granted parole in 2024. Ventura County prosecutors successfully challenged that decision, and Luster was denied parole again in April 2025. CHARLES MANSON FOLLOWER TIED TO SHARON TATE MURDERS GETS RECOMMENDED FOR PAROLE AFTER 55 YEARS IN PRISON He was subsequently expected to remain incarcerated until October 2026, when his calculated prison term would end, the outlet reported. Fredendall argued that the outcome undermines promises made to California voters when Proposition 57 was approved. CALIFORNIA DEMS TRIGGER OUTRAGE AFTER SIDING WITH CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDERS IN SHOCKING VOTE "When California voters approved Proposition 57 in 2016, they were assured by Governor Jerry Brown and his administration that dangerous offenders would remain behind bars," Fredendall said. "The State may argue that this was not technically an early release. It can point to sentencing credits, legal calculations, and administrative requirements," the mayor continued. "However, those technical explanations do not address the larger concern: how an individual originally sentenced to 124 years in prison for heinous crimes is able to walk out of a secured facility after only 20 years." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X California Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio also criticized the release in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital. "I am outraged and deeply disturbed by the decision to grant parole to convicted serial rapist Andrew Luster," Rubio said. "It is incomprehensible that an individual originally sentenced to 124 years in prison for such horrific crimes could be granted parole after serving approximately 20 years." Rubio, who represents California's 48th Assembly District, said the decision raises questions about the state's parole system and whether it adequately protects victims and communities. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "Our justice system is supposed to protect the innocent, hold violent criminals accountable, and provide victims with a sense of justice," she said. "Decisions like this undermine public confidence in that system and send a devastating message to survivors of sexual assault." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Rubio said she is working with local officials and law enforcement to learn more about the circumstances surrounding Luster's release, including the conditions of his supervision. SEND US A TIP Fredendall also expressed concern about Luster reportedly living near schools, parks, playgrounds and other community spaces. GOT A TIP? "Our Police Department will work with State parole authorities to ensure every applicable law and condition of supervision is followed," Fredendall said. "We will do everything within our lawful authority to protect our residents. But local governments should not be forced to shoulder the public-safety consequences of decisions made in Sacramento without adequate transparency and accountability." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The mayor said the city is demanding additional information from state officials about the release and measures being taken to protect residents. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "The victims deserve better. The people of Glendora deserve better. California must do better," Fredendall said. Fox News Digital has reached out to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation seeking confirmation of Luster's release date, clarification of the sentencing calculations that led to his release and details about his parole supervision. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad62bcd75342cf4db925e06 Everything Abdul El-Sayed Has Said About the Muslim Brotherhood te 2026-10-19T14:40:13.114Z Everything Abdul El-Sayed Has Said About the Muslim Brotherhood Abdul El-Sayed denies Muslim Brotherhood ties after his half-sister's posts alleging family links resurfaced. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad62bcb75342cf4db925dfd Apu Gets New Voice: List of 'Simpsons' Characters Recast Following Backlash te 2026-10-19T14:40:11.004Z Apu Gets New Voice: List of 'Simpsons' Characters Recast Following Backlash Apu is the latest in a line of characters that have been recast by the animated show since 2020. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad62bc875342cf4db925df4 US Contradicts Zelensky On Intelligence Sharing Claim  te 2026-10-19T14:40:08.851Z US Contradicts Zelensky On Intelligence Sharing Claim  Marco Rubio responded to comments by the Ukrainian president said that U.S. intelligence had been "unblocked." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad62bc675342cf4db925deb Veteran QB Rejects Eagles Offer Amid Jalen Hurts Injury te 2026-10-19T14:40:06.162Z Veteran QB Rejects Eagles Offer Amid Jalen Hurts Injury A veteran quarterback turned down an offer from the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles need a QB after placing Jalen Hurts on IR. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6296f75342cf4db925db0 Alberta holds non-binding separation vote as independence fight grips Canada te 2026-10-19T14:30:07.536Z Alberta holds non-binding separation vote as independence fight grips Canada OTTAWA: Residents of Alberta began voting Monday in a non-binding referendum that will determine whether the western-Canadian province should pursue separation from Canada. The vote comes at a time when the province is mourning the deaths of four soldiers, while dozens of others were injured from a fast-moving fire that burned through a military base in Alberta. While the results of a poll involving 1,021 respondents released by Abacus Data on Saturday showed that 74% of decided voters favor Alberta remaining within the Canadian Confederation, the independence issue won’t disappear for the nearly 30% (26%) who want Alberta’s government to begin the process to hold a binding provincial referendum on whether Alberta should separate from Canada, according to veteran separatist organizer Cory Morgan, who leads a group called Pathway to Independence. "It will say that about one in three Albertans have had it," Morgan told Fox News Digital. "There is a big rift within Alberta and if things don’t change, it will be a growing faction in this province – so this vote is an important one." EXCLUSIVE: ‘BROKEN COUNTRY’ FILMMAKER WARNS CANADA’S SLOW DECLINE OFFERS CAUTIONARY TALE FOR AMERICANS About three million Albertans are eligible to vote in the referendum. Another recent Abacus poll found that 61% of the 1,021 eligible voters surveyed expect Albertans will vote again on separation, even if most will choose to remain in Canada. On Friday, the Angus Reid Institute released the results of its poll that found 62% of 1,010 Albertans surveyed believe "there will never be an end to the separatist movement" in the province. Morgan, who led the short-lived Alberta Independence Party from 2000 to 2001, said that while "a vocal minority" within the separatist movement favor Alberta becoming the 51st state, most pro-independence Albertans "don’t want to become a small fish in an even bigger pond." He added that "Albertans in general are not too thrilled with President Trump right now and that makes them less inclined to leave the federation." At a "Forever Canadian" rally on Friday in Edmonton, where he was raised, Prime Minister Mark Carney told a crowd of over 5,000 people that "this referendum comes at the worst possible time." He said that "the world is becoming more dangerous and divided [and] some outside our borders are working to break us so they can own us," making an indirect reference to Trump’s trade war against and annexation talk about Canada. Alberta-born and raised, 55-year-old Morgan said that his home province is "politically and culturally different" than eastern Canada. "There’s a lot more focus on individual freedoms and property rights," he noted, acknowledging that those values are traditionally viewed as American. "Most Albertans are going to feel much more comfortable sitting down for a beer with people from Great Falls, Montana than they would in Ottawa," said Morgan. He explained that when Alberta became a Canadian province in 1905, its population grew largely from a migration of Montanans, and when oil was discovered in the 1940s, U.S. companies Chevron and Mobil helped develop what became Alberta’s biggest industry. Also earlier this year during an appearance on Real America’s Voice at Davos, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described Alberta as "a natural partner for the U.S." and described Albertans as "very independent people." In response, Carney said that he "expect[ed] the U.S. administration to respect Canadian sovereignty." Earlier this month, The Globe and Mail reported that Alberta separatist leaders met with Republican strategists in Calgary in January to look at software designed to identify and mobilize supporters. Separatist leaders also reportedly suggested exchanging water and oil for U.S. support when they met with State Department officials in Washington last year. CANADIAN PM TELLS TRUMP TO 'STOP TRYING TO BE TOUGH' IN TRADE FIGHT Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told CBC News that if most Albertans support staying in Canada, she would not hold another referendum on the matter as long as she heads the provincial government. However, on Oct. 18, 2027, residents of the province will vote again in a general election, and Smith could be out of her job by then, warned Morgan, a founding member of the former conservative Wildrose Party, for which Smith served as leader. That party merged with the then-Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta in 2020 to form the United Conservative Party (UCP) that Smith heads. But Morgan explained that more than half of the UCP’s nearly 55,000 members support Alberta’s independence. The premier has said that she will vote to keep the province in Canada. Angus Reid, founder and chairman of the Angus Reid Institute, told Fox News Digital that in his firm’s recent polling, 67% of the 293 UCP voters who support a future binding referendum on separation, said that they would either "definitely support" or "consider" supporting the creation of a separatist provincial political party – not unlike the Parti Québécois, which won the recent election in Quebec. The emergence of an independence party in Alberta "would probably spell the death of the UCP since it is so badly divided between separatists and non-separatists, and it would likely end the career of Danielle Smith because of the amount of breakage in her party," said Reid, whose firm’s survey found that 60% of the respondents who support a future binding referendum are "more likely sending a message to Ottawa" about the Canadian government’s often fractious relationship with Alberta. "Separatist types are looking at how much leverage Quebec has been able to achieve in Canada as a result of its threats of exiting, and saying ‘Hold it, we can pay that game too,’" explained Reid. As of Saturday, more than 1.2 million Albertans had cast a ballot on the referendum, which, in addition to the question on separation, has nine others, five focusing on immigration, such as one asking voters whether their province should take more control "for the purposes of decreasing immigration to more sustainable levels, prioritizing economic migration and giving Albertans first priority on new employment opportunities." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6274275342cf4db925b27 Teen helps teens find scholarships te 2026-10-19T14:20:50.696Z Teen helps teens find scholarships Easy-to-use website expanded to include jobs and internships Sahil Katukojula, a senior at Desert Vista High School in Ahwatukee, was frustrated, like many high schoolers planning their futures and how they are going to be able to afford the education and training they need to succeed — but he decid Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6273c75342cf4db925af8 Trump Says Work on Disputed Golf Course Will Begin Immediately te 2026-10-19T14:20:44.059Z Trump Says Work on Disputed Golf Course Will Begin Immediately A federal judge has ordered tree cutting halted at the city course as she considers a lawsuit over the legality of the administration’s plans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6273a75342cf4db925aef Nate Silver Revises Democrats’ Chances of Winning the Senate te 2026-10-19T14:20:42.469Z Nate Silver Revises Democrats’ Chances of Winning the Senate Nate Silver has upgraded Democrats’ chances of winning Senate to “Likely D,” with his forecast putting their odds at 75 percent. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6273875342cf4db925ae6 Autistic People Need Choices, Not Care Gaps | Opinion te 2026-10-19T14:20:40.984Z Autistic People Need Choices, Not Care Gaps | Opinion Service shortages can force autistic people and families to accept what's available over support tailored to individual needs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6273775342cf4db925add Trump and Dugin’s Shared Recipe: Let Them Eat Borscht te 2026-10-19T14:20:39.414Z Trump and Dugin’s Shared Recipe: Let Them Eat Borscht Blood-red and sour. Is there a more fitting dish for the Russian solution to European problems? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6273575342cf4db925ad4 Gen Z Needs Brands To Go the Extra Mile To Earn Loyalty te 2026-10-19T14:20:37.745Z Gen Z Needs Brands To Go the Extra Mile To Earn Loyalty Gen Z is tech-savvy but selective, making trust and authenticity essential for brands looking to win young consumers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6273475342cf4db925acb Pete Hegseth Saying 5 Countries Fought in Afghanistan Criticized by Veterans te 2026-10-19T14:20:36.102Z Pete Hegseth Saying 5 Countries Fought in Afghanistan Criticized by Veterans The U.S. invoked NATO's Article 5 mutual defense clause shortly after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, preceding the Afghanistan war. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6273275342cf4db925ac2 Who is Mitchell Fairbairn? Canadian Accused of Stealing Peachy the Flamingo te 2026-10-19T14:20:34.339Z Who is Mitchell Fairbairn? Canadian Accused of Stealing Peachy the Flamingo Fairbairn testified that he had consumed between 30 and 40 beers before taking the bird from a Las Vegas hotel as a "funny" prank. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6273075342cf4db925ab9 As France and Albania Riot, Trump Is Only Talking About One te 2026-10-19T14:20:32.767Z As France and Albania Riot, Trump Is Only Talking About One Trump and Vance blame immigration for France's riots, but have stayed silent on Albania's protests and a Kushner-linked project. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6272e75342cf4db925ab0 Is France Gonna Make It? te 2026-10-19T14:20:30.996Z Is France Gonna Make It? An "increasing sense of malaise" has triggered riots across France that are fraying the fabric of La République, says one analyst. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6272d75342cf4db925aa7 Moment Boy, 4, Gets His First Hearing Aids—His Reaction Says It All te 2026-10-19T14:20:29.075Z Moment Boy, 4, Gets His First Hearing Aids—His Reaction Says It All Titan was born with just 30 percent hearing capacity, but four years later, he finally got the chance to hear the world properly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6272b75342cf4db925a9e Justice Department Investigating 'Thousands' of Noncitizen Voters te 2026-10-19T14:20:27.310Z Justice Department Investigating 'Thousands' of Noncitizen Voters Trump officials say tougher enforcement is needed to protect elections, but documented cases of noncitizen voting have been rare. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6272975342cf4db925a95 Katie Zacharia Appears to Give Away Trump's East Potomac Golf Course Plan te 2026-10-19T14:20:25.611Z Katie Zacharia Appears to Give Away Trump's East Potomac Golf Course Plan The post comes just days before a hearing about controversial tree removals at the site. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6272775342cf4db925a8c Housing Rights Mean Little Without Legal Support | Opinion te 2026-10-19T14:20:23.960Z Housing Rights Mean Little Without Legal Support | Opinion Tenant protections cannot prevent displacement when vulnerable renters lack sustained legal representation to enforce them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6272675342cf4db925a83 Man, 30, Reveals What Finally Made Him Walk Away From the Manosphere te 2026-10-19T14:20:22.246Z Man, 30, Reveals What Finally Made Him Walk Away From the Manosphere The man who once embraced red pill culture reveals why he left the manosphere behind and what replaced it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6272475342cf4db925a7a Data Centers Should Build Skills, Not Just Capacity | Opinion te 2026-10-19T14:20:20.278Z Data Centers Should Build Skills, Not Just Capacity | Opinion Training and local contracting should ensure the data-center boom leaves communities with lasting skills and stronger businesses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6272275342cf4db925a71 Map Shows New Green Cards Issued in Each US State te 2026-10-19T14:20:18.385Z Map Shows New Green Cards Issued in Each US State The figures predate a series of moves by the Trump administration to tighten scrutiny of legal immigration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6272075342cf4db925a5f Scientists Studied People With Dementia Before 65—One Link Kept Appearing te 2026-10-19T14:20:16.478Z Scientists Studied People With Dementia Before 65—One Link Kept Appearing Large study finds epilepsy may be a key warning sign for young-onset dementia, linked to higher risk before age 65. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6271e75342cf4db925a56 Map Shows Where Millions Will Vote on Housing in Midterms te 2026-10-19T14:20:14.423Z Map Shows Where Millions Will Vote on Housing in Midterms In four of the country’s worst states for affordability and homebuilding, voters will get a chance to change things next month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6271b75342cf4db925a4d New Jersey Officials Backtrack After Residents Raised Alarm Over Data Centers te 2026-10-19T14:20:11.100Z New Jersey Officials Backtrack After Residents Raised Alarm Over Data Centers The community of Wallington raised concerns about the wording of an ordinance that is now set to be changed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6271975342cf4db925a44 Martial Arts Must Balance Technology and Tradition | Opinion te 2026-10-19T14:20:09.167Z Martial Arts Must Balance Technology and Tradition | Opinion As training changes, instructors must balance digital innovation with traditional hands-on practice, says Ramon Malavé. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6271675342cf4db925a3b Neil Gorsuch Joins Sotomayor Raising 'Serious Concerns' About Police Power te 2026-10-19T14:20:06.708Z Neil Gorsuch Joins Sotomayor Raising 'Serious Concerns' About Police Power Sotomayor, joined by Gorsuch, raised concerns about police power in a dispute about Chicago's vehicle forfeiture policy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad624bf75342cf4db9257d8 Top tourist destination in the world shuts down amid violent protests te 2026-10-19T14:10:07.487Z Top tourist destination in the world shuts down amid violent protests The Louvre, the globe's most visited and prominent museum, has closed its doors as turmoil sweeps across Paris. The institution, which houses renowned masterpieces like the "Mona Lisa," announced on Monday that it has shut down due to protesters barricading the entrances, pushing the disruption past a weekend of nationwide riots and demonstrations, according to local newspaper Le Monde. "Dear visitors, due to student strikes, the museum is currently closed. We apologize for the inconvenience," the Louvre said in a post on X.  FURIOUS CROWDS PROTEST SKY-HIGH HOUSING COSTS AND MASS TOURISM IN MAJOR CITY No re-opening time was provided at the time of publication. Visitors arriving for a Monday morning visit found the iconic glass pyramid, as well as the Carrousel du Louvre and Passage Richelieu entrances, barricaded by protesters from the École du Louvre, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). The blockade — organized in solidarity with nationwide protests over the rising cost of living and recent police actions — forced management to turn away crowds at a site that normally draws up to 20,000 visitors on its busiest days, French media reported. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The disruption extends far beyond the Louvre's courtyards. Following a weekend of violent street clashes that left hundreds of businesses damaged and led to nearly 2,400 arrests across the country, other top Paris destinations, including the Eiffel Tower and major central shopping districts, have been heavily affected as international travelers navigate a city gripped by mass demonstrations and heightened security cordons, according to The Associated Press (AP). The Eiffel Tower was recently forced to turn away visitors and close its operations for a full day after staff initiated a sudden strike, AP reported. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS The monument's unionized employees organized the walkout to protest limitations placed on female staff members during a private delegation's visit, completely halting public access to the world-famous iron structure, according to several French media outlets. Outside the immediate city center, the Chateau de Versailles has also faced abrupt closures that have derailed tourists' itineraries.  The sprawling palace had to close its interior doors to the public on Oct. 6 following a severe power outage in the surrounding area, Xinhua News Agency reported. Operational hurdles have historically impacted several prominent cultural sites across the French capital.  In September 2025, major institutions including the Musee d'Orsay and the Arc de Triomphe experienced temporary closures due to staff shortages amid strikes over proposed government spending cuts, Artforum reported. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6200d75342cf4db92572f Idaho deputy rescues juvenile moose tangled in wire in heartwarming video now going viral te 2026-10-19T13:50:05.572Z Idaho deputy rescues juvenile moose tangled in wire in heartwarming video now going viral An incredible video shows a police officer going the extra mile to help an animal in need. As our loyal readers know, there are few things online that move the needle as much as nature footage. It's always great to see the beauty of nature on display. It's a reminder of just how blessed we are here in America when it comes to our outdoor opportunities and spots. VIRAL VIDEO SHOWS MASSIVE ELK SMASH CAR WINDOW WITH BRUTE FORCE IN COLORADO It's also always great to see positive interactions between humans and animals, and that's exactly what leads us here today. The Latah County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho posted a video on Instagram a couple of days ago that will be one of the best things you see all week. NEW JERSEY POLICE PULL OUT 3-FOOT PYTHON FROM WOMAN'S CAR GRILLE, BODYCAM VIDEO SHOWS An officer found a moose tangled up in wire, and he showed zero hesitation to get involved in order to save the animal. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "This week, Deputy Frantz responded to a welfare check on a juvenile moose who was having beef with some wire. The moose was cut loose and sent on his way, safe, sound, and full of apples," the caption on the video explained. Check out the awesome video below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. People in the comments were quick to offer the officer a lot of praise and other reactions. One person wrote, "Well done guys." Another added, "Thank you for helping this moose 🫎. God bless the boys in blue!" SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER A third commented, "Omg thank you to this officer. The cries when he first came up 💔💔." It's always great to see some heartwarming content, and that's exactly why this video is going viral. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad61dc075342cf4db925703 AZFEC: Proposition 406 – Page Residents Get Their Say On Lake Powell Boulevard te 2026-10-19T13:40:16.616Z AZFEC: Proposition 406 – Page Residents Get Their Say On Lake Powell Boulevard By the Arizona Free Enterprise Club | Last year, residents of Page, a small town in northern Arizona, fought back against plans to reduce vehicle lanes on Lake Powell Boulevard, one of the town’s most important roads. This November, they have the opportunity to protect it by voting YES on Proposition 406. A Yes vote on this measure would prevent the City from reducing the road’s vehicle lanes without further voter approval, pumping the brakes on a proposed road diet.  At the center of the controversy is the Page Downtown Streetscape Master Plan, approved by the City Council in 2022. Among the plan’s proposals is a “road diet,” the quippy name for stripping perfectly good roads of their vehicle lanes, and narrowing streets to accommodate bikes, buses and other barely used transportation methods. In Page’s case, that means cutting two of the four travel lanes on Lake Powell Boulevard through the downtown business district, a stretch of about 1.4 miles.  Despite years of resident opposition, the idea remained on the table. So, residents took action, gathering around 1,000 signatures to put the issue before the voters. The City challenged the initiative, and the fight went all the way to the Arizona Supreme Court. In July 2025, the justices unanimously ruled that the initiative was legislative in nature and could proceed. In other words, the people of Page are allowed to vote on their own main street… >>> CONTINUE READING >>> The post AZFEC: Proposition 406 – Page Residents Get Their Say On Lake Powell Boulevard first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad61db875342cf4db9256df Chris Janson has a message for hunting critics as country stars face social media backlash te 2026-10-19T13:40:08.876Z Chris Janson has a message for hunting critics as country stars face social media backlash Chris Janson isn't losing any sleep over people who get upset when he posts photos from his hunting trips. And if you've spent any time on social media lately, you know those people aren't particularly hard to find. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS Anti-hunters always seem to find their way into the comments section when someone posts a photo of a successful hunt. But the trolls really come out of the woodwork when that hunter happens to be a country music star. Just ask Cody Johnson, who faced backlash over a grizzly bear hunt in Alaska earlier this year. Johnson defended the hunt as a conservation effort, explaining the role of predator management in protecting other wildlife, including moose and caribou. Then there was Jordan Davis, who caught heat for harvesting an axis deer in Hawaii. Never mind that axis deer are an invasive species that can wreak havoc on the islands' native ecosystems. And most recently, old hunting photos of Ella Langley resurfaced online, prompting some critics to call for the "Choosin' Texas" singer to be canceled. So, what does Janson think about all of this? Well, not much, actually. Because unlike the rest of us, the "Buy Me a Boat" singer has figured out the secret to a happier existence: Stay off social media and don't read the comments. "I don't watch much internet. I don't watch much TV," Janson told OutKick OutDoors. "I hunt and fish and raise kids and love my wife." Amen to that. Watch Chris Janson's entire interview with OutKick OutDoors here: Janson said he hadn't seen the controversy involving Langley, but he's certainly familiar with the criticism that comes with being a hunter in the public eye. "If you're in the public spotlight, no matter if it's me, Jordan, Cody, it doesn't matter who it is, you better be ready for arrows to come against you and just build your shield up," he said. "I don't really care what people think. I want them to like me. I think everybody wants someone to like them, but if they don't, that's okay too." Janson said his wife, Kelly, and his team handle much of his social media, allowing him to steer clear of the negativity. And frankly, he figures people will find something to complain about no matter what he does. Post a photo of a Ford truck, and the Chevy fans are upset. Drive a Chevy, and the Dodge guys have something to say. You get the idea. While Janson isn't particularly concerned about what strangers on the internet think of his hunting habits, he does wish more people understood everything that goes into responsible hunting. "Who doesn't love a big rack on a great big elk or a big whitetail? And who doesn't love holding up a big fish in a picture?" he said. "But I'm also a conservation guy." For starters, Janson hunts for food, and much of that food actually ends up on someone else's dinner table. "Every animal that I've harvested, at least this year, at least 50% of it has gone to someone else to help somebody," he said. "And that's a big part of why I hunt." Regulated hunting also plays an important role in wildlife management across the United States. Hunting license fees and federal excise taxes on firearms, ammunition and archery equipment help fund habitat restoration, wildlife research and conservation programs. And in some areas, hunting is an important tool for managing animal populations and reducing damage to native ecosystems. In other words, there's often a whole lot more to that grip-and-grin photo than meets the eye. Janson's commitment to conservation extends beyond his own time in the woods. Since 2019, he's partnered with Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris on a signature conservation hat, with proceeds benefiting three nonprofit organizations: Tennessee Hunters for the Hungry, Tennessee Riverkeeper and the Harpeth Conservancy. Through the Tennessee Wildlife Federation's Hunters for the Hungry program, hunters can donate harvested deer to participating processors, who prepare the venison for distribution to food banks and other organizations serving people in need. The other two organizations focus on protecting waterways and aquatic ecosystems, including the Harpeth River, where Janson lives. "I have a very close connection with it," Janson said of the Harpeth. "Lots of Native American history there, and just the best hunting grounds you could ever imagine." EVA SHOCKEY SAYS SHE RECEIVED 'THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS' OF DEATH THREATS FROM ANTI-HUNTING ACTIVISTS And he's taken that same give-back approach into other business partnerships. Through Crav'n Flavor, Janson helps recognize peer-nominated hometown heroes with grocery assistance and gift cards. He's also teamed up with agricultural seed company Pioneer on its "Hats Off to Farmers" initiative, which raises money for Rural Minds, a nonprofit providing mental health resources to farmers and rural communities. The partnerships may support different causes, but Janson sees them as part of the same commitment to giving back. For him, hunting and conservation aren't just about what happens in the woods. They're about taking care of the land, the wildlife and the people who depend on both. As for the critics, Janson isn't interested in arguing with them. "For any haters out there on social media, I would just encourage them to try it," he said. "If you haven't, you can't knock it." "The hunting thing may not be your thing, and I understand that. But the fishing thing, you can throw a fish back, and there's nothing like catching a great big fish or even a small fish. It's fun." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "If you think you hate it, you might find something that you love." Sure beats griping at strangers on the internet. Love all things fishing and outdoors? Follow OutKick OutDoors on Instagram and TikTok! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad61db775342cf4db9256d6 Obama's lengthy reaction to Omar investigation triggers instant backlash: 'Spare me' te 2026-10-19T13:40:07.365Z Obama's lengthy reaction to Omar investigation triggers instant backlash: 'Spare me' Former President Barack Obama sparked an online firestorm on Sunday after posting his support for Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., amid multiple federal investigations into her immigration status and finances. "It is a basic principle of American democracy that the government can’t selectively target individuals simply because of their political beliefs or what they say," Obama wrote. "But that’s exactly what the Trump Administration is doing to Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota." The former president went on to explain in the lengthy post that the Omar situation is "appalling" and suggested the reason she is facing an investigation is that she is a critic of the Trump administration. "Think about that," Obama said. "The full weight of the federal government is being brought down on a law-abiding elected official because she has dared to criticize the president." ILHAN OMAR'S TURBULENT WEEK EXPLAINED: THE DUELING PROBES THAT THREW THE SOMALI-BORN PROGRESSIVE INTO CHAOS Obama added, "The fact that any president, or any administration, is willing to engage in such transparent efforts to intimidate someone should outrage all Americans, regardless of how they feel about Congresswoman Omar’s political views." Obama’s post, viewed over 5 million times, was quickly blasted by conservatives, many of whom pointed to the political targeting that occurred during his administration, including the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) going after Tea Party groups and the Crossfire Hurricane investigation into then-candidate Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. "This cannot be real," conservative commentator and former FBI deputy director Dan Bongino posted on X. "This petty tyrant lecturing us about ‘American democracy’ is like being lectured by a screaming five-year-old about self-control. Sit down Mr. President, everyone knows who you really are." "Think about the utter gall of the man behind the Russian collusion hoax, and who, along with his henchmen and hitmen, helped bloom a million poisonous ‘probes’ and persecutions whereby the ‘full weight of the federal government’ was ‘brought down’ on the ENTIRETY OF THE OPPOSING POLITICAL PARTY," Federalist senior contributor Benjamin Weingarten posted on X. "Say, didn't this guy bug Trump Tower?" Center of the American Experiment policy fellow Bill Glahn posted on X. MIKE DAVIS: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT MUST BE WRAPPING UP REP. ILHAN OMAR'S CHRISTMAS PRESENT "The original community organizer rushes to the defense of one of his protégés," conservative commentator Dinesh D’Souza posted on X. "Both of them are part of a deliberate scheme to ‘decolonize’ America by uprooting its western and Christian roots." "This is the same guy whose IRS went after Tea Party groups," conservative influencer Gunther Eagleman posted on X. "Spare me the lecture, Barack." "No one investigated more perceived ‘enemies’ of the administration than Obama did," political commentator Matthew Brodsky posted on X. "Of course, if you support Abdul El Sayed, you’d support Ilhan Omar. Obama was the original booster of the Muslim Brotherhood (and the regime in Iran) in US politics. We continue to deal with those repercussions." The White House also pushed back on Obama's comments in a statement to Fox News Digital on Sunday. "Unlike Joe Biden, President Trump has not weaponized the Department of Justice against his political foes," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis said. "The Department is focused on restoring law and order and keeping Americans safe." DEMOCRATS' FURY OVER ILHAN OMAR RAID DRAWS STINGING GOP REMINDER ABOUT RAID FROM THE PAST: ‘SET THE PRECEDENT’ Trump has denied involvement in the investigation, previously telling reporters that the matter was up to the Justice Department. Fox News Digital reached out to Obama’s office for comment. Sources previously told Fox News Digital that investigators are examining whether Omar or her father committed fraud on immigration paperwork when she became a U.S. citizen decades ago. Fox News Digital was first to report that Omar’s Washington, D.C., home was raided by federal agents last week. Additionally, Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Washington, D.C., announced her office was investigating Omar's financial disclosures, which had previously been subject to public scrutiny and congressional oversight, but never by authorities. Omar has defended herself on social media in recent days. "This raid by Trump’s DHS is an outrageous abuse of power and an unprecedented escalation in the weaponization of federal law enforcement to target political enemies," Omar's office said in a statement. "For a decade, Donald Trump has relentlessly targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with inflammatory rhetoric, repeatedly putting a target on her back. Now, those attacks have escalated to a pointless federal raid. The Congresswoman has done nothing wrong. No president should be able to use the power of the federal government to intimidate his political enemies." Fox News Digital’s Stephen Sorace and Peter D’Abrosca contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad61b6975342cf4db92565c Troy Aikman stuns Michael Irvin with his reaction to two women swimming in his pool, NFL memes & a rogue whale te 2026-10-19T13:30:17.015Z Troy Aikman stuns Michael Irvin with his reaction to two women swimming in his pool, NFL memes & a rogue whale 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. Would you call the cops on them? As Troy Aikman tells the story, he came home one night years ago to women helping themselves to his pool. "I was single," he recalled in a recent podcast. "I was living by myself at my house, and I came home and I had two fans, two female fans, that were swimming in my pool in my backyard...I called the police and just said, ‘Hey, I’ve got some intruders and somebody could come take care of this.’" TROY AIKMAN RESPONDS TO REPORT OF TENSIONS IN THE BOOTH WITH JOE BUCK OVER CONTRACT SITUATION "[Michael] Irvin laughs. He said the police would have been the last people he was calling, which is a pretty good indication of Michael and I being a little different." Of course, in the comments, people assumed the worst would've happened to Troy. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps • Michael P. in Allons, TN checks in: You're definitely not the only one. Gus Johnson is an automatic mute for me (by far the worst). Tessitore, Fowler and Herbstreit get to be too much later in the game. All the screaming on a simple first-down play is exhausting, and it only escalates as tight games go on. Throw in most sideline reporting and coach interviews, completely useless. While Al Michaels gets a lot of heat for showing no emotion, I'd much prefer that style over screaming on every play. My two favorite play-by-play announcers are Tom Hart and Jason Benetti. Kinsey: Benetti is great. He stays steady. Doesn't over-sell the action. I have been anti-Fowler for years. I'm not sure what his deal is, but to me it's always felt like Fowler feels superior to the common man, the fan who pays the bills. And Herbie is just spread too thin. I had to mute him Saturday night when he identified a Notre Dame safety as "No. 28" making a big play. No kidding, we all could see the number on his jersey. That's Luke Talich, who is not some grad transfer. The guy is in his fourth year playing for Notre Dame. Herbie should've known the guy's name just based on a few days of research. I cannot recommend Skycast enough. No broadcasters, just action, and no commercials. • Mike in Las Vegas says it's not all doom and gloom watching these broadcasts: Your column is a must read every morning. Thanks for all you do! Am I the only guy who raises the volume when Carrie Underwood sings, Waitin' for Sunday Night? We need more political signs like this Back in May, the company laid off hundreds of workers across the U.S., but since then things have quieted down. Now, based on this new deal, some are wondering if the golf range industry is on the verge of collapse. Don't buy the funeral proceedings. New locations are still opening. • Chris B. asks: Anything worth going to eat or see in this area.  Here for work the next couple of days and possibly have Wednesday and Thursday night open if my buddy can’t make it into town for work as might have to be in Alabama instead. Kinsey: Sorry, I have no idea what to do in town. I haven't been there since the Bengals held training camp at Wilmington College in the 1990s. GOO GOO DOLLS' JOHN RZEZNIK DRAWS LINE ON POLITICS AT CONCERTS: 'I'M NOT GOING TO LECTURE YOU' • Paul in Vegas had to walk out of a recent show: Yes, we walked out of a concert about nine months ago out here in Vegas where we live. It was the band, The Fixx.  Super small venue too, and we were in the front row. We paid to sit up front because they put on a good show. Unfortunately, about four songs in, they decided to make a comparison between masked terrorists from the Middle East in the 90’s, and the fact that they didn’t think they would see them again in the United States. This was an obvious inference to ICE  agents. It was right after those two deaths of the wack jobs. Me and my wife had had instituted a no politics/woke policy right before that. I don’t go to concerts much  and she finally coaxed me to go to this concert. She was very upset as well, and we both stood up and walked out right in the middle of a song. It was pretty obvious since we were in the front row and right in front of the lead singer. As we were walking out, we heard somebody say "F$&k ICE".   As I we  were nearing the exit, one fan looked at us and said "where are you going?" And I told him I’m not gonna stand for this political crap. In hindsight, I have tremendous regret I didn’t stand up right then and there, just 6 feet from him when he said it, and made a big deal and got myself kicked out. It would’ve been a better way to go out. Crummy part is as we hit the door, they started playing my favorite song in their catalog. Figures. Great part was my wife was in complete symphony on it instantly, and that actually was a wonderful bonding moment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE • Phil from Virginia shares: I've got one that predates even Brad's 1979 one. In 1976, Jerry Brown was running for President and raising money by going around to concerts with his GF Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles. I saw the ad for it happening that night at the old Capital Centre in Landover, MD, went by my then-GF's desk at work and said "wanna see the Eagles tonight?" We saw the Eagles, Linda, Dan Fogleberg, Jackson Browne, and Joe Walsh before he formally joined the Eagles. Great concert, and I guess they hauled Jerry out on stage at one point, but I don't remember anything he said. It was 50 years ago, after all. BTW, my then-GF is now my wife of 49 years. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! • Kirk B. in Duluth checks in: Milwaukee being in the World Series last time was 1982  now 44 years later in 2026. I would like to see a Cleveland Indians Milwaukee Brewers World Series ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Here's my take: In 1989 The Major League Movie was released it was about the always "loveable losers" the Cleveland Indians which part of the movie was filmed at the old Milwaukee County Stadium and 3rd base sits out in the parking lot at American Family Field in Milwaukee WI. ############ And that is it this morning as we head into a beautiful week of weather full of sunshine, which, around here, you have to take advantage of before the clouds off the Great Lakes move in. Let's go get after it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad61b6675342cf4db925651 The Frenzy Behind Getting an Initiative on the California Ballot te 2026-10-19T13:30:14.141Z The Frenzy Behind Getting an Initiative on the California Ballot An army of signature gatherers made plenty of cash hitting the streets to qualify various November initiatives. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad61b6475342cf4db925648 At a Last-Hope Health Clinic, Desperation, Kindness and Fear for What’s Next te 2026-10-19T13:30:12.638Z At a Last-Hope Health Clinic, Desperation, Kindness and Fear for What’s Next These doctors and community health workers are a safety net for patients losing coverage as premiums soar and Medicaid cuts mount, even as their clinic struggles to stay afloat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad61b6375342cf4db92563f Ken Paxton Has Tried to Overturn Tight Elections. He’s in One of His Own. te 2026-10-19T13:30:11.271Z Ken Paxton Has Tried to Overturn Tight Elections. He’s in One of His Own. The Texas attorney general’s powers could come under scrutiny in a close Senate contest, though election experts say courts would likely constrain him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad61b6175342cf4db925636 Republicans in Ohio Are Worried About Turnout. Here’s What They’re Doing About it. te 2026-10-19T13:30:09.894Z Republicans in Ohio Are Worried About Turnout. Here’s What They’re Doing About it. To boost Senator Jon Husted, who is in a tight race to keep his seat, some Republicans who were making a jobs pitch have pivoted to focus on socialism. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad61b6075342cf4db92562d Midterm Elections: Who Is Winning the Race for Congress? te 2026-10-19T13:30:08.160Z Midterm Elections: Who Is Winning the Race for Congress? It’s Oct. 19 — 15 days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad61b5e75342cf4db925624 Vital Early Voting Period Begins in Texas te 2026-10-19T13:30:06.823Z Vital Early Voting Period Begins in Texas Early voting in Texas, where the outcome of the Senate race could determine which party controls the chamber, will run through Oct. 30. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad61b5d75342cf4db92561b That Huge Republican Cash Edge? It’s in Senate Races, Not House Races. te 2026-10-19T13:30:05.344Z That Huge Republican Cash Edge? It’s in Senate Races, Not House Races. With Republicans seen as less likely to hold their majority in the House, the party is focusing more on the battle for the Senate, where it is vastly outspending Democrats on ads. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6190675342cf4db9255e5 Duke football player apologizes to trainer after swatting her arm away during injury timeout te 2026-10-19T13:20:06.593Z Duke football player apologizes to trainer after swatting her arm away during injury timeout Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson has issued an apology after swatting the arm of a member of the Blue Devils' training staff while she was attending to an injured teammate of his during the team's loss to North Carolina on Saturday. In a video that went viral over the weekend, Robinson is seen standing over teammate DaShawn Stone, who was injured, lying on the turf. A female trainer was then seen running onto the scene, giving Robinson an innocent nudge so she could get into a position to attend to Stone. Robinson reacted by swatting her arm away. In an apology he shared on X, Robinson explained that he checked on the trainer immediately after the game before issuing the public apology on Sunday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I want to publicly apologize to the member of our training staff for how I acted toward her during Saturday’s game. I was completely wrong, and she did not deserve that," Robinson wrote. "Immediately after the game, I apologized to her personally and checked to make sure she was okay. The injured player on the ground, DaShawn Stone, is like family to me, and I was scared he might be seriously hurt. But being worried about him does not excuse how I treated her. I should have controlled my emotions, and I didn’t. I’m truly sorry for my actions and for letting her, myself and our program down. I have to be better than that." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The injury to Stone and the incident that followed occurred during the third quarter of Duke's 24-20 loss to the Tar Heels. A stretcher was brought out for Stone, but he ultimately was able to walk to the locker room under his own power. Robinson and Stone are both redshirt juniors who have played alongside each other for the last four years at Duke. Robinson, a Miramar, FL native, finished Saturday's contest against North Carolina with three tackles. After beginning the season 4-0, the Blue Devils have lost back-to-back games in the ACC, falling to Georgia Tech and North Carolina by a combined seven points. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad616b075342cf4db92559b NASCAR's most hated driver attacked again, attacker's wife gives the double-bird & why did the sport die? te 2026-10-19T13:10:08.832Z NASCAR's most hated driver attacked again, attacker's wife gives the double-bird & why did the sport die? Monday Morning Pit-Stop is a weekly NASCAR column that runs on OutKick.com and Fox News Digital. If you're looking for a normal NASCAR recap, go check out insufferable ESPN ... assuming they still know NASCAR exists. And then, there were three. That's right. Three races left in this 2026 NASCAR season. I'd give you the usual, "Doesn't it feel like we were just at the Daytona 500?" line, but ... it doesn't. This is the longest season in all of sports. It's a grind. Name another sport that starts its season in February, and ends it after Halloween. You can't. It doesn't exist. CHASE ELLIOTT SAYS NASCAR'S GRUELING 10-MONTH SEASON CAN 'EAT YOU UP' WITHOUT AN ESCAPE So yes, it's a grind. These guys are GRINDING right now. They have been for eight months now, and we only have three races left to crown a champion. After Phoenix, I'd say five guys have a legit shot at a title: Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin and Ryan Blaney. None of those guys won yesterday, by the way. Nope. Tyler Reddick won yesterday at Phoenix for the first time since Kansas ... back in APRIL. As I was saying (see, there's a point to all of it!), the NASCAR Cup Series season is the longest in all of sports. I bet you forgot Tyler Reddick started the season with three straight wins, didn't you? Sunday's return to Victory Lane was probably too little, too late in terms of a title, but it does give him a puncher's chance. We'll see. Speaking of punching ... wait till you see what Zane Smith did to Carson Hocevar after the race. Do these two HATE each other, or what? Also, I've seen a lot of folks comparing modern day college football to peak NASCAR in terms of recent decision-making about playoff expansion. Some people believe college football is following the same ill-fated path NASCAR took way back in the day. THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF IS SACRIFICING ITS SOUL TO BE AN ATM FOR CONFERENCES WITH EXPANSION TO 24 TEAMS Honestly, it's not the worst comparison I've seen. We'll dive in here in a bit. Four tires, enough fuel to get us through three more races, and maybe a neck brace for Carson Hocevar ... Monday Morning Pit-Stop — the 'Wreckers After Checkers' edition — is LIVE! Let's spin the wheel and get this class started with ... BEEF! We love beef around here. It's what keeps me in a job, and what keeps this column an award-winner (allegedly). All the beef this season has revolved around Carson Hocevar. Pretty much all of it. If there's been an issue, Carson's somehow been involved. ROSS CHASTAIN CALLS RYAN BLANEY'S FIGHT WITH CARSON HOCEVAR AT BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY 'NASCAR 101' Whether it was Ryan Blaney attacking him last month at Bristol, or Brad Keselowski vowing to wreck him after Darlington, it's been the Garage vs. Carson in 2026. Hell, I'm not sure he even has one single ally in the entire garage. Not one. Least of all, by the way, is Zane Smith. Nobody — and I mean nobody — hates Carson more than Zane Smith: Lordy. You don't see that often, do you? Zane hits the gas and absolutely plows into Carson's backside (hey now!) ... and it was all for literally no reason at all. Carson, as you can see in the first video, did nothing wrong. Nada. Zero. Zilch. Ross Chastain got into Hocevar, which sent Hocevar up the track into Zane Smith. Clear as day. "I don't give a f–k," Smith said when he was told that info after the post-race fender-bender. Alllllll righty then! Clearly, this had nothing to do with the contact in the race, and everything to do with Zane Smith simply just looking for a reason to start a fight with a driver he admittedly despises. And I mean DESPISES. Take a look at this little clip from last summer: "I just don't like him as a human," is such a simple insult. Simple, and hilarious. You have to respect that, despite who you root for on the track. Calling him a "goon" was also funny. I may not agree with what Zane did yesterday, but I do think he's funny. I also very much appreciate his wife, OutKick OG, McCall Gaulding. She also hates Carson Hocevar, and has been incredibly open about it. I don't want to get into specifics, but if you're interested, I sort of talked about it last month after the Bristol stuff. More importantly — at least to me — McCall's also really good at pumping out Instagram content ... like this post from last week where the second slide features McCall wearing what appears to be only a T-shirt featuring her and Zane giving the double-bird. Patriot: Amazing. McCall has been an OutKick legend for years now — way before she became this Instagram superstar. We know how to spot talent around here, and we identified McCall early. Clearly, she's still got the fastball here in 2026. Head on a swivel, Carson! OK, let's put the pedal to the floor and rapid-fire this third-Monday-of-October in a big Talladega week. First up? Yes, Tyler Reddick won yesterday for the first time in months. Yes, it was a season-saving win given it keeps him in the championship discussion. No, it probably won't be enough ... But never say never: There you have it. The standings with three races to go, including this weekend's Big One in Talladega. Anything can — and will — happen at 'Dega. What happens if Larson and Bell, Briscoe and Hamlin are all caught up in a wreck early in the race? It sort of blows the door wide open for anyone behind them, right? Again, it's unlikely, but not completely out of the question. This is always my favorite race of the season. I expect this weekend to be no different. Next? On the way out, I'd like to give everyone in class some homework for the week, and it revolves around this now-viral X post in the wake of college football's decision to move to a 24-team playoff: NASCAR went from the second most watched sport to nothing by implementing postseason gimmicks and chasing a mainstream audience. They tried to undo it but they had their lowest ratings ever for the 2025 title race. I never thought we’d see another sport be so shortsighted. Thoughts? First impressions? I don't think NASCAR's massive ratings decline is because of the implementation of a playoff (The Chase) back in 2004. I don't. Ratings were just fine in '04, '05, '06 and '07. I think NASCAR had a lot working against them — a lot of it self-inflicted, and some of it not. Those are just a couple things that come to mind, by the way. I'm sure y'all have more. As always, let me know! Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. See ya at 'Dega. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad616ae75342cf4db925592 LEE CARTER: 2026 election could all come down to just one type of voter te 2026-10-19T13:10:06.774Z LEE CARTER: 2026 election could all come down to just one type of voter For decades, political consultants have been hunting the elusive swing voter. You know her. She's sitting in a Pennsylvania diner, staring into her coffee, agonizing over whether to vote Republican or Democrat. Pollsters call her. Reporters interview her. Campaigns spend millions trying to win her over. But maybe we've been looking for the wrong person. LEE CARTER: THE SUMMER POLLS MISSED THE POINT: VOTERS ARE MOVING — AND THE MIDTERMS BEGIN What if the most important swing voter in America isn't deciding between Republicans and Democrats? What if they're deciding between voting and staying home? As a pollster, I've spent my career studying why Americans change their minds. But the numbers suggest we should be paying a lot more attention to Americans changing their habits. EVERYONE IS WATCHING TEXAS AND MICHIGAN. AS A POLLSTER, I KNOW WHERE THE REAL STORY IS Consider 2024. According to Pew Research, 12% of voters had skipped both the 2020 presidential election and the 2022 midterms, despite being eligible to vote. THE HISPANIC VOTE IS UP FOR GRABS IN 2026. CANDIDATES WHO IGNORE IT WILL LOSE President Donald Trump won that group by 14 points. Meanwhile, the people who voted in all three elections split almost evenly: Trump 50%, Harris 48%. And of all Americans eligible to vote in those three elections, just 41% actually voted in all three. We're spending fortunes trying to convince people to switch parties while millions can't be counted on to show up in the first place. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: HOUSE CONTROL COULD HINGE ON WHETHER THE OLD POLITICAL RULES STILL APPLY In 2022, Republicans won the House popular vote. But among people who voted in both 2020 and 2022, just 6% switched parties or voted for a third-party candidate in either election. What changed? Turnout. MIDTERM HISTORY MASSIVELY FAVORS DEMOCRATS. BUT THEY ARE MAKING A BIG MISTAKE Seventy-one percent of Trump's 2020 voters returned in 2022. Only 67% of President Joe Biden's did. Republicans didn't need millions of Democrats to change their minds. They benefited because more of their own voters showed up. Now consider the strange arithmetic of 2026. FOX NEWS POLL: SQUEEZED BY COSTS, FRUSTRATED VOTERS TURN TO THE DEMOCRATS Republicans have made enormous gains in voter registration since 2018. Their registration margin relative to Democrats has improved by eight percentage points in North Carolina, seven in Pennsylvania, five in Nevada and four in Arizona. These aren't polls. They're actual voter-registration records. DEMOCRATS THINK A BLUE WAVE IS BUILDING. HERE ARE 3 FORCES THAT COULD STOP IT But Democrats have something Republicans currently lack: greater reported enthusiasm. A new Pew survey finds 63% of Democratic House-candidate supporters say they're extremely motivated to vote. Among Republican supporters, just 46% say the same. So, Republicans have strengthened their registration position. Democrats sound much more eager to vote. And neither party should be celebrating just yet. In 2022, America had its highest midterm voter-registration rate in decades. Yet fewer eligible Americans actually voted than in 2018. Apparently, filling out the paperwork is easier than finding your way to the polling place. Which is why, with less than three weeks until Election Day, I'd be paying less attention to another two-point movement in the polls and more attention to who's actually voting. Are the people who skipped the last midterms coming back? Are the voters Trump brought out in 2024 showing up without his name on the ballot? Will Democrats' enthusiasm translate into votes? And are those newly registered Republicans actually voting? These are questions neither party can afford to ignore. Of course, persuasion still matters. People change their minds. I've made a career studying how and why. But we've spent decades treating elections like a tug-of-war, with Republicans and Democrats fighting over a handful of voters standing in the middle. Sometimes the outcome changes because people switch sides. Sometimes it changes because one side shows up and the other doesn't. The swing voter hasn't disappeared. We've just been defining the swing too narrowly. The old swing voter was deciding who deserved their vote. The new swing voter doesn't necessarily switch sides. Sometimes, they switch off. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION And the most important undecided voter in America may have already decided exactly whom they'd vote for. They just haven't decided whether they're going to bother. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LEE CARTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6145675342cf4db925525 Apple updates guidelines to ban nudify apps masquerading as regular apps to pass review te 2026-10-19T13:00:06.575Z Apple updates guidelines to ban nudify apps masquerading as regular apps to pass review Apple said that it will ban AI apps that don't moderate offensive content. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6120375342cf4db9254d1 Gubernatorial ad spending ramps up ahead of midterms te 2026-10-19T12:50:11.704Z Gubernatorial ad spending ramps up ahead of midterms Voters are being inundated with political advertising as candidates running for governor empty their campaign coffers ahead of November’s midterm elections, a new report shows. Data collected by the Wesleyan... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Gubernatorial ad spending ramps up ahead of midterms first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6120175342cf4db9254b0 'Choosin' Texas' turns one as Ella Langley reflects on the song that made her country's biggest star te 2026-10-19T12:50:09.011Z 'Choosin' Texas' turns one as Ella Langley reflects on the song that made her country's biggest star Ella Langley hopped on social media to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her most popular song. Langley has become the most popular woman in country music over the past year, and there's really nobody who can come close to taking the throne from the "Dandelion" singer. It's been absolutely insane watching her career explode. A big reason why she shot to the top of the mountain can be tied to one thing: Her song "Choosin' Texas." ELLA LANGLEY SAYS 'CHOOSIN' TEXAS' SUCCESS IS 'CHANGING MY LIFE' AFTER HER SONG BREAKS MARIAH CAREY'S RECORD Her song "Choosin' Texas." The popular song spent a record-breaking 23 weeks in the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and has taken the country world by storm. COUNTRY MUSIC STAR ELLA LANGLEY PROVES HER SOCIAL MEDIA DOMINANCE WITH VIRAL TOUR PHOTOS I don't think I know a single country music fan who can't sing the song word for word. The music video is also electric. Well, Langley jumped on Instagram to celebrate the one-year of success since its Oct. 17, 2025, release. "One year of Choosin’ Texas 🤍 This song… I am constantly & consistently amazed by what this song has done & how much y’all continue to love it. You’ll never know how much it means to me & everyone involved in making it come to life, thankful is an understatement. Here’s to 365 days of madness," the talented country artist captioned the video. The post is also putting up massive numbers. It's sitting with more than 362,000 likes as of publication. Check it out below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. MIRANDA LAMBERT SAYS SHE AND ELLA LANGLEY CLASHED WHILE MAKING HIT RECORD It certainly feels like country music is going through a bit of a revival at the moment, and Langley is one of the major players driving that movement. "Choosin' Texas" is also far from her only success over the past 12 months. She's racked up awards, released a new album and dropped music with Koe Wetzel and Miranda Lambert. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Her song "Snakeskin Boots" with Lambert feels like a 1960s cowboys vs. outlaws spaghetti western. It's 100% worth giving a listen if you haven't already. Now, fans wait to see what Langley cooks up next. Expectations are high, but as she's proven time and time again, she will exceed them. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad611fd75342cf4db92549e Musk pledges to give ‘every kid in America’ one of his SpaceX shares te 2026-10-19T12:50:05.592Z Musk pledges to give ‘every kid in America’ one of his SpaceX shares That's more than $10 billion in shares, or around 1% of Musk's current net worth. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad608a075342cf4db9252d3 Ancient DNA challenges theories about when humans first reached North America te 2026-10-19T12:10:08.036Z Ancient DNA challenges theories about when humans first reached North America Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that's puzzled scientists for decades. The study, published online ahead of its appearance in the December 2026 issue of the journal Current Opinion in Genetics & Development, looked at previously published genetic and archaeological evidence to better understand when humans first arrived in the Americas. Genetic evidence most strongly supports humans reaching the Americas between 14,000 and 20,000 years ago, the study suggests — with an arrival before 15,000 years ago considered likely. CAVE DISCOVERY PUSHES BACK EVIDENCE OF HUMAN ANCESTORS USING FIRE TO 1.79M YEARS AGO Previously, scientists thought the first humans arrived in North America roughly 13,500 years ago, a theory known as "Clovis First." Later archaeological discoveries have challenged that timeline, suggesting humans may have reached North America thousands of years earlier. The researchers, led by Bethany Potter and Savannah Hay of the University of Kansas, reviewed existing ancient DNA and archaeological evidence, including 23,000-year-old human footprints found at White Sands National Park in New Mexico. The footprints suggest humans may have inhabited North America earlier than the timeline supported by currently available genetic evidence. DNA FROM THOMAS JEFFERSON'S HAIR DELIVERS COMPELLING NEW EVIDENCE IN CENTURIES-OLD PATERNITY MYSTERY Such early populations could have belonged to genetic lineages that have not yet been sampled or that left no surviving descendants, the researchers said.  By comparing previously published genetic data from ancient human remains in Asia and the Americas, researchers examined shared ancestry to trace how early Indigenous populations split into distinct groups. Some ancestral lineages diverged roughly 21,000 years ago, according to the review. The researchers also highlighted evidence that ancestral Native American populations split into northern and southern groups roughly 15,500 years ago, likely south of the massive ice sheets that once covered much of North America. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER That would mean their ancestors had already reached the continent before the split occurred. "Genomic data show us that the dynamics of the peopling of the Americas were quite different — at one point, a small group of people must have entered the American continents completely devoid of other humans," the researchers wrote. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Still, the researchers acknowledged that questions remain about exactly when and where early populations diverged. "The timing and geographic location of key divergence events mentioned above remain uncertain," the authors wrote. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Ancient DNA has also played a key role in other recent archaeological discoveries. Earlier this summer, researchers announced the discovery of ancient sheeppox virus DNA in the York Gospels, a 1,000-year-old manuscript written in England. In Chile, researchers recently discovered ancient smallpox DNA in two centuries-old mummies, providing the first genetic evidence of the disease in that region of South America. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6089d75342cf4db9252c8 Latest Climate Report Warns of Major Upheaval to California Way of Life te 2026-10-19T12:10:05.342Z Latest Climate Report Warns of Major Upheaval to California Way of Life The dire projections come from the state’s Climate Change Assessment, which analyzes the impacts of changing weather patterns on the nation’s most-populous state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6065175342cf4db9252ae Steven Roberts: Even hit shows get canceled te 2026-10-19T12:00:17.815Z Steven Roberts: Even hit shows get canceled "President Trump has been saying, 'Vote as if I was on the ballot,' and that's exactly what I'm going to do -- not vote," Brandon Tremaine, a graduate student in Texas who voted for Trump in 2020, told The New… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad6019775342cf4db925214 Trump heads to unlikely battleground as GOP fights to hold Senate and more top headlines te 2026-10-19T11:40:07.424Z Trump heads to unlikely battleground as GOP fights to hold Senate and more top headlines 1. Trump heads to unlikely battleground as GOP fights to hold Senate 2. Inside France's 'Chaos Inc.' franchise of communist groups, labor unions and global activists 3. 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And with Game 2 set for Monday night, neither team has told OutKick whether it plans to be on the floor for the anthem this time. GABBY WILLIAMS DELIVERS LATE AS VALKYRIES SHUT DOWN ANGEL REESE, DREAM TO WIN WNBA FINALS OPENER Both teams were warming up on the court Saturday at Chase Center before leaving just ahead of the national anthem. Within seconds of the performance ending, the players were jogging back onto the floor. Getting an explanation for why the teams chose to be off the floor for those roughly two minutes has been incredibly difficult. OutKick contacted the WNBA, and both the Dream and Valkyries on Saturday, then followed up with all three Sunday. None answered the anthem questions before publication. OutKick also attended all five of Saturday’s pregame and postgame press conferences but was not called on. We had planned to ask about the teams’ plans before the game and their absence from the anthem afterward. The follow-up questions to both teams were straightforward: Why were their players off the court during the Game 1 anthem? Would they be there for Game 2? Had the WNBA communicated any instructions or expectations about the anthem since Saturday? ANGEL REESE'S WNBA FINALS APPEARANCE AFTER CHICAGO EXIT RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT WINNING MENTALITY The WNBA’s 2026 official rulebook includes an anthem provision covering players, coaches and trainers. It calls for them to form a standing line at a sideline or foul line while the anthem plays. The league has not answered OutKick’s questions about its anthem requirements, whether any discipline is planned or under consideration, or whether it will instruct either team to be present for Game 2. We also asked the league to confirm whether both teams would be on the court for Monday's anthem. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! If Saturday's absences were simply part of the teams' pregame routines, both have had an opportunity to explain that. Neither has done so in response to OutKick’s inquiries. But a pregame routine that keeps players off the floor during the national anthem deserves scrutiny. HOSTILE VALKYRIES FANS VERBALLY ATTACKED WOMEN'S SPORTS ACTIVISTS AT WNBA FINALS GAME 1 IN SAN FRANCISCO Game 2 is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET Monday at Chase Center. It took the teams mere seconds to return to the floor after the anthem. More than a day after OutKick asked why they left, the teams and the WNBA still haven’t answered. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5fa9275342cf4db924f30 NFL Week 6 Sunday takeaways: Giants have a new QB1, Bills keep rolling and Shane Steichen is on the hot seat te 2026-10-19T11:10:10.188Z NFL Week 6 Sunday takeaways: Giants have a new QB1, Bills keep rolling and Shane Steichen is on the hot seat Six weeks into the NFL season, the Giants and Browns are in first place, the Eagles should probably start thinking about next year, and I'm still not buying the Jaguars hype. Just a perfectly normal Sunday. We also got a reminder that a big fourth-quarter lead is only comfortable until your team decides to stop playing football. The Bears nearly turned a blowout into a disaster, and the Giants somehow went from getting embarrassed to creating a quarterback controversy. If you figured either game was over early and changed the channel, I can't blame you. But you missed a few things. Here's my biggest takeaway from each game on the Week 6 Sunday slate. Takeaway: I tried to warn y'all about jumping on the Jaguars bandwagon. Look, this isn't to say Jacksonville isn't a solid team. But the media was very quick to anoint them as a major contender in the AFC. I've said many times that this team isn't nearly as good as everyone thinks, and that showed against the 1-4 Texans. Jacksonville even had the advantage of already being in London, while Houston had to travel across the pond this week. FORMER NFL QB SEAN SALISBURY WANTS OFFICIALS TO FACE POSTGAME QUESTIONS LIKE PLAYERS AND COACHES The Jaguars allowed C.J. Stroud to throw for 312 yards and three touchdowns. Trevor Lawrence is definitely playing some of the best football of his career and the Jags are the best team in the AFC South. But they're not a true AFC Championship contender right now. Takeaway: Don't look now, but the Browns are in first place. Well, kinda. With the upset win over the Ravens, Cleveland moves to 4-2 and into a tie with Baltimore and Pittsburgh. Yes, the Ravens were missing Lamar Jackson, but this was a huge win for the Browns. I don't think many people, myself included, would have predicted that Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns would be 4-2 and tied for the AFC North lead after six games. Watson only threw for 164 yards and he still doesn't look that good, but, as the great philosopher Bill Parcells once said, "You are what your record says you are." Right now, it says the Browns are 4-2. Takeaway: There's a new QB1 in New York. Jameis Winston showed some of that Jameis magic in Week 5 when he led the team from two touchdowns down in the second half to force overtime and eventually a tie against the Commanders. But the magic wasn't there in Week 6. Winston threw two interceptions before New York turned to the recently acquired J.J. McCarthy … who promptly threw an interception of his own. But even after the rough start, McCarthy rebounded to lead three consecutive scoring drives, cutting the 34-10 deficit to 34-27. He finished with 243 passing yards and a touchdown pass in just over 11 minutes. He even moved the team to the Saints' 14-yard line in the final seconds, but couldn't quite make the game-tying play. Still, it's pretty clear that this team (which is in first place, by the way) has to give the reins to McCarthy moving forward. Takeaway: Shane Steichen's seat should be red hot. Losing to the previously winless Tennessee Titans at home is nearly a fireable offense on its own, especially when your team had a 13-0 lead at halftime. Last season, Steichen could point to Daniel Jones' season-ending Achilles tear in Week 14 last year as the Colts' season unraveled. This year, Jones is healthy and playing as badly as he did at times with the Giants. Jones threw two picks and was sacked six times. The offensive line struggled, but Jones holding the ball too long didn't help. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Takeaway: I want to feel bad for Nick Sirianni, but I don't. The Eagles placed Jalen Hurts on injured reserve Saturday because of a superficial blood clot in his calf, sidelining him for at least four games. His health is obviously the priority, and his absence isn't Sirianni's fault. And yes, playing with a backup QB is always tough. But scoring just 14 points against a Carolina defense that allowed 59 points earlier this season is not good enough. This is a Philadelphia team that should already be looking ahead to 2027, but whether Sirianni is still the head coach next year remains to be seen. My money is on no. Takeaway: The Patriots still don't look like the defending AFC champions. Yes, the Patriots won. But it wasn't particularly pretty. They let the Jets hang around for most of the game, thanks in large part to two costly fumbles. Drake Maye is looking more comfortable as the season goes along, but a team like the Patriots shouldn't have this tough a time with the Jets at home. The defense clamped down in the red zone and on two crucial fourth-down plays, but still allowed New York to gain 324 yards. Takeaway: The Bears have to finish better than that if they want to be true NFC contenders. The NFC is starting to look wide open beyond the unbeaten 49ers, and the Bears have a chance to make a run. But head coach Ben Johnson isn't going to be happy that his team nearly blew a 24-point lead with just over 12 minutes to go. Not only did the defense allow two quick touchdowns (and two two-point conversions), including one on a 91-yard drive that took just 2:38, but the offense went three-and-out, fumble, three-and-out on three consecutive fourth-quarter possessions. Atlanta had the ball with a chance to tie, and the defense redeemed itself with a strip-sack, but it got a little too close for comfort. Johnson had pulled most of his starting defense with Thursday night's game against the Patriots in mind, but this should serve as a reminder to the second-year head coach that the game isn't over until it's over. Takeaway: Teams should stop electing to kick off in overtime. I understand the strategy of wanting to know what the other team does before you get the ball. Here's the problem: regular-season overtime is only 10 minutes. The Bucs became the latest team to kick off and then watch their opponent run nearly seven minutes off the clock before scoring a touchdown. The Steelers got to run their normal offense, while Tampa Bay was forced into a must-throw hurry-up offense. Plus, if overtime becomes a three-possession period, the receiving team has the advantage. Adding it all up, it should be clear that receiving the ball in OT is the correct decision. Takeaway: So much for the superteam. Look, I still think the Los Angeles Rams are a good football team. But, as I wrote earlier, "you are what your record says you are." Right now, their 2-4 record doesn't say anything good about the preseason Super Bowl favorites. The Rams are too talented to struggle all season, but they should have serious concerns about the offensive line. Matthew Stafford was under duress all game, and he struggled badly when pressured, as he has all year. The upcoming schedule isn't overly difficult, so they can turn it around, but they did just lose to the Cardinals, so the opponents might not matter as much as the Rams would like. Yes, another questionable call helped cost the Rams a win. But it's their own fault for being in that position against a team that entered with one win. RAMS HAVE LEGITIMATE GRIPE WITH NFL OFFICIALS, BUT 2-4 RECORD IS A BIGGER PROBLEM Takeaway: Josh Allen is a magician. If you didn't see Allen's ridiculous touchdown pass to Keon Coleman, I suggest you go take a look. The 2024 NFL MVP is in MVP form again this season, and the Bills are 5-1 and leading the AFC East. This is a good win for a Buffalo team that is wrapping up a two-game trip out West, beating the preseason Super Bowl favorite Rams and the better-than-expected Raiders. But, as we know, Allen's career isn't defined by his regular-season success. Buffalo is well on its way to another playoff berth, and Allen needs to finally break through and lead his team to the Super Bowl. Takeaway: Do Chargers fans miss Brandon Staley yet? I kid. Sort of. But Staley was hated and run out of Los Angeles after posting a 24-24 regular-season record and zero playoff wins in nearly three seasons. Jim Harbaugh was hired to much fanfare, but he's now 22-18 in the regular season with zero playoff wins as the Chargers head coach. And it doesn't look like he's going to win a playoff game this year, since Los Angeles is basically out of it in Week 6. Say what you want about Staley, but none of his three Chargers teams started 0-6. Takeaway: The Cowboys are all hype, no bite... again. Feels like every year we hear, "This is going to be the Cowboys' year!" And, every year, it isn't. Dallas had a ton of hype surrounding it in the preseason, per usual, but this season actually felt a little different. Dallas used two first-round picks on safety Caleb Downs and edge rusher Malachi Lawrence to try to fix a defense that was basically a sieve in 2025. But every game it seems one unit shows up, and the other doesn't. For the second straight week, it was the offense pulling a no-show. This is a unit that features two-star receivers, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, so there's no excuse for that. It's particularly embarrassing against a Packers defense that was missing several key starters and that had allowed at least 30 points twice this season. Before Sunday, the Packers had held three opponents under 20 points. Those teams' starting quarterbacks: Geno Smith, Jalon Daniels and Case Keenum. Well, now we can add Dak Prescott to that list. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5fa9175342cf4db924f27 SCOTT WALKER: Just three votes on one ballot helped decide Wisconsin’s future te 2026-10-19T11:10:09.148Z SCOTT WALKER: Just three votes on one ballot helped decide Wisconsin’s future Three votes. That is the margin that helped launch one of the most consequential political careers in modern Wisconsin state government. In September 2010, Tyler August was a 27-year-old candidate running in a six-way Republican primary for an open seat in the Wisconsin State Assembly. When election night ended, it appeared he had lost. Adam Gibbs was reported ahead by four votes. FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: AS THE HOUSE FALLS, THE SENATE STAYS IN PLAY Then came the recount. When it was finished, August had won 1,760 votes to Gibbs’ 1,757. Three votes. Out of more than 7,300 cast. Fewer people than fit around most kitchen tables separated winning from losing. GEORGIA VOTERS SET EARLY-VOTING RECORD AS MIDTERM ELECTIONS HEAT UP August went on to win the general election that November. Sixteen years later, he serves as majority leader of the Wisconsin State Assembly, one of the most powerful positions in state government. Think about everything that had to pass through that three-vote doorway first. Every vote he has cast in the legislature. Every bill he has introduced. Every budget he has helped shape. Every negotiation, committee assignment and leadership decision that came afterward. Every Wisconsin family, worker or business affected by legislation enacted during his time in office. None of it happens the same way if that primary ends differently. That is the part we tend to forget when we say our vote "doesn’t matter." We imagine elections as enormous things. Millions of people. Billions of dollars. Television ads, polling averages, consultants, candidates and endless political noise. Against all of that, one person standing in a voting booth can feel almost comically insignificant. But elections are not actually decided by "the electorate." They are decided by individual people, one ballot at a time. And my home state of Wisconsin offers a remarkable example of just how thin the distance between two outcomes can be. FOX NEWS POLL: COST-OF-LIVING CONCERNS WEIGH ON GOP IN MIDTERMS In the 2020 presidential election, more than 3.2 million Wisconsinites cast ballots. The final margin was 20,682 votes. Only Georgia and Arizona had narrower margins by percentage, with their presidential contests decided by just 11,779 and 10,457 votes, respectively. Four years later, more than 3.4 million Wisconsinites voted, and the presidential margin was 29,397, making Wisconsin the closest state in the country by percentage of votes cast. Those numbers sound large until you compare them with the millions of ballots cast. Then there is Tyler August. Three. Wisconsin's experience offers a lesson for voters across America: No election should be treated as a foregone conclusion. And the consequences stretch far beyond which name appears on an office door. GINGRICH: NOBODY SHOULD ASSUME THIS ELECTION IS OVER State and local governments across the country make decisions every year about taxes, regulations, housing, licensing, education, infrastructure, employment rules and the cost of doing business. Those decisions determine how easy it is to open a storefront, hire another employee, build a home, expand a farm or invest in a community. Free enterprise does not exist separately from government policy. The rules government writes shape the environment in which people take risks, build businesses and create opportunity. Which means the people who write those rules matter. And the people who choose them matter too. Voting is sometimes talked about as an expression of personal identity. Increasingly, politics itself feels that way. Pick a team, wear the jersey, argue about it online. But a ballot is much more practical than that. It is one of the few moments when every citizen gets the exact same unit of political power. One person. One vote. The business owner with 40 employees gets one. The college student voting for the first time gets one. The retiree who has voted in every election for 50 years gets one. So does the person who nearly stays home because the weather is lousy, the line might be long, they have errands to run, or they assume everyone else will decide the outcome anyway. The margin between having political power and never getting the opportunity to exercise it can be three people. And somewhere in southeastern Wisconsin are voters who helped create that margin. They probably went home that night without feeling particularly powerful. They were. On Nov. 3, Americans across the country will make thousands of similarly unremarkable choices. Get up early or hit snooze. Stop at the polling place or drive past it. Return the absentee ballot or leave it sitting on the kitchen counter. Most of us will never know precisely what depended on our decision. That is the point. Democracy asks us to participate before we know whether our vote will be one of the millions or one of the three. Whether you live in Wisconsin or somewhere else in America, the first step is knowing when, where and how to vote. Check your registration status, find your polling place and make a plan for Nov. 3. Election information and registration requirements are available through your state or local election office. So, vote for the candidates you believe will make your community, your state and your country stronger. Vote for the policies and principles you want represented in your state capital and Washington. But vote. Because somewhere in Wisconsin history are voters who helped create a three-vote margin, proving that the difference between "my vote probably won’t matter" and changing the direction of government can be almost impossibly small. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION They may never know who they were. They showed up anyway. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM SCOTT WALKER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5fa9075342cf4db924f1e 'You Can See Everything' Review: The buzzy Elizabeth Holmes documentary is worth the hype te 2026-10-19T11:10:08.056Z 'You Can See Everything' Review: The buzzy Elizabeth Holmes documentary is worth the hype The best documentaries don't feel like documentaries. They have a connotation of being educational, but even career documentarians will tell you that all they're doing is telling a story just like any other film.  Well, A24's "You Can See Everything" is not like any other film, nor is it like any other documentary.  Comedian Nathan Fielder shocked the internet during the festival circuit earlier this year when he unveiled a documentary he spent three years developing featuring Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced Theranos founder who granted him unfettered access in the 34 days leading up to her 11-year prison sentence in 2023.  ‘WHALEFALL’ REVIEW: AUSTIN ABRAMS IS SWALLOWED BY A SPERM WHALE IN IMMERSIVE SURVIVAL DRAMA You likely know the story already: Holmes became a media darling in the mid-2010s as her company had allegedly developed a medical device that can detect virtually all diseases from a single drop of blood. However, investigative reporting by The Wall Street Journal led to her downfall and she was ultimately found guilty of defrauding investors in 2022.  Having lived in obscurity since the collapse of Theranos, Holmes providing unprecedented access to Fielder and co-director Lance Oppenheim certainly turned heads.  Fielder serves as our on-camera shepherd, spending intimate moments with her, her husband Billy Evans and their two infant children. He isn't shy about expressing his skepticism towards Holmes and Evans as she maintains her innocence while the two of them are in the early stages of scheming a major comeback for what can be dubbed "Theranos 2.0."  Both Fielder and the audience alike stare into Holmes' big blue eyes above her porcelain red cheeks, hoping to read between the lines of whether she's being as authentic as she claims to be or if she's the cunning manipulator the world believes she is.  ‘THE SOCIAL RECKONING’ REVIEW: ZUCKERBERG, FACEBOOK ARE THE ENEMY IN PREACHY SLOP DISGUISED AS JOURNO DRAMA What's remarkable about "You Can See Everything" is how it becomes increasingly indiscernible on who we can really trust as the documentary progresses. Her husband is a peculiar character in his own right, and we begin to suspect his motives. We even start to question the filmmakers behind the documentary at one point, thanks in part to Fielder and Oppenheim pulling back the curtain. A fun mystery thriller develops in the process.   While not notorious like Holmes, Fielder made a name for himself as the host of Comedy Central's "Nathan For You" and HBO's "The Rehearsal," both of which are part comedies, part docuseries. For comedic effect, Fielder often blurs the lines of what documentaries are supposed to do. So the strange twist and turns "You Can See Everything" takes in the second act may not exactly shock those who are familiar with his work, but the direction it goes is spellbinding nonetheless.  Fielder is as awkward as he is hilarious, and the way he often uses bluntness to seek the truth is amusing. Despite the nearly three-hour runtime, it doesn't drag thanks to editor Adam Locke-Norton. The cinematography by David Bolen and the score from composer Ari Balouzian (both of whom also worked on Oppenheim's "Primetime") add to the documentary's high production value.  And the internet rumors about Charlie Kirk being invoked in this documentary are true. I'll leave it to you as to how he comes up.  DIGGER REVIEW: TOM CRUISE DESTROYS THE PLANET IN ALEJANDRO IÑÁRRITU'S GRANDIOSE, MESSY POLITICAL SATIRE CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS Films are a dime a dozen, but a cinematic experience is rare. "You Can See Everything" is not just a fascinating, thought-provoking documentary starring one of the 21st century's most vilified figures, it challenges the entire medium. And it's even more fun when you're able to discuss it with others after, so it's best not to go stag. Don't miss one of the biggest and best surprises of 2026 at the movies.  "You Can See Everything" is rated R for language and some graphic nudity. Running time: 2 hours, 54 minutes. In theaters now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5fa8f75342cf4db924f15 Adult children cutting off parents as some blame therapy for family estrangements te 2026-10-19T11:10:07.100Z Adult children cutting off parents as some blame therapy for family estrangements Amid a reported surge in parent-child estrangements, some have questioned whether therapy could play a role in the family fracture trend. Nearly four in 10 Americans are currently estranged from at least one close family member, according to a 2025 YouGov poll of 4,395 U.S. adults, including 24% from a sibling, 16% from a parent and 10% from a child. While therapy can be helpful in facilitating communication and mending relationships, some believe it could contribute to "cutoff culture." 5 REASONS MORE AMERICANS ARE CUTTING OFF THEIR OWN PARENTS, ACCORDING TO PSYCHOLOGIST In two recent large-scale surveys of over 5,200 U.S. parents who were estranged from adult children, 1,014 parents reported that their children began therapy within the year before the estrangement. Meanwhile, 515 parents reported that their adult children had indicated therapy influenced their decision about the relationship, and 1,254 said their child had received a mental health diagnosis. (The surveys were not peer-reviewed or nationally representative and relied on parents' accounts of their adult children’s experiences, limiting what can be concluded about therapy’s role in estrangement.) Richard Blake, PhD, a Texas-based psychology researcher with a focus on anxiety and family estrangement, refers to the trend as an "overcorrection" happening in today’s society. "There is a lot of debate online about whether it's happening or not," Blake, who was a researcher in the surveys referenced above and has written a book about how therapy could be fueling family estrangement, told Fox News Digital. "I hear it from both sides. I hear from parents who say, ‘My child said my therapist should cut you off,’ and people who've told me, ‘My therapist told me I should cut my parents off.’ How much it's happening and when it's appropriate and inappropriate is where the nuance comes in." Laura Wellington, a Connecticut mother who has been estranged from her adult daughter since 2024, also weighed in on the potential role therapists play in the growing divide. "Do therapists, in my opinion, play a role in the estrangement epidemic? 100%," she told Fox News Digital. "But that doesn't mean there aren't some really good therapists out there." Wellington, known on social media as "Doormat Mom," said she believes some therapists have contributed to family fractures by focusing too narrowly on one person's experience, when it’s actually a "multi-pronged situation." CUT OFF BY YOUR ADULT CHILD? PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCHER REVEALS WHAT PARENTS SHOULD DO NEXT She said some therapists have even contacted her to reconsider their approach to estrangement cases. "I've had them come to me and ask me, ‘What did we miss?’" she said. Wellington added that she has seen parents encouraged to apologize to their adult children — something she supports when the parent has done something wrong — but believes therapists should consider the broader circumstances surrounding the estrangement. Differences in values can contribute to family fractures, even in the absence of severe behavior such as violence or abuse, according to Blake. "People are cutting people off because of divergence in values," he said. As one example, Blake pointed to a recent online comment in which someone wrote, "I cut my parents off because they didn't condemn ICE enough." At the same time, he emphasized that there are legitimate circumstances in which ending contact with a parent may be warranted, including physical or sexual abuse. "Then you get into the sort of very murky area of emotional abuse, and this is where therapy culture comes in," Blake added. WHEN IS A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS TOO SEVERE FOR TELEHEALTH? WARNING SIGNS FAMILIES SHOULDN'T IGNORE The researcher said he believes the term "emotional abuse" is sometimes applied more broadly in therapy and online spaces, particularly in conflicts over politics, religion and language. "Emotional abuse can be [about] differing political values, a little difference in religious beliefs," he said. "It can be about the words people use." What a parent views as legitimate criticism can sometimes be interpreted as emotional abuse by an adult child, according to Blake. "Therapy has sort of raised the bar of what is good enough parenting," he added. "There's just a massive sort of overselling in therapy of how much your parents affected you." In some cases, Blake said, he will hear from parents that their children never told them the issue that led to them being cut off. "They’ll say, ‘We were best friends. And then I got a letter saying, ‘never contact me ever again.’" Blake emphasized, however, that it’s important for parents to listen if the adult child makes an attempt to communicate. 1 IN 6 ADULTS PLAGUED BY LONELINESS AS RESEARCHERS REVEAL LASTING IMPACT OF COVID PANDEMIC "A frequent complaint that most adult children make is, ‘My parents just don't listen. I cannot get through to them. It's like talking to a brick wall,’" he said. "And that is a genuine frustration." "If you don't listen to your child, then don't be surprised if you have conflict with them." Blake recommended active listening techniques, such as allowing the other person to speak without interruption, repeating their concerns back to show understanding, and asking whether they have more to share before offering a response. Blake emphasized that his concerns do not apply to all therapists, saying only a "small subset" may view cutting off family members as an appropriate response to conflict. In situations involving ordinary family conflict rather than abuse, he cautioned that ending contact can have longer-term repercussions even if it initially brings relief. ‘QUIET QUITTING’ IN MARRIAGE: THE SUBTLE SIGNS A SPOUSE HAS EMOTIONALLY CHECKED OUT "It makes you feel good, but there are consequences afterwards — very serious consequences," Blake said. He also challenged the idea that the sole act of cutting off a parent will necessarily resolve underlying mental health struggles. "This is the sort of myth that pervades in cutoff cultures, like, ‘I needed to cut my parents off to protect my mental health,’" he said. The assumption, he added, is: "My parents were the cause of my mental health issues, therefore cutting them out resolves that issue." Other experts have emphasized that people's experiences with therapy during family estrangement can vary. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Lucy Blake, Ph.D., a developmental psychologist in the U.K. who studies family estrangement, told the American Psychological Association that therapy can be "very helpful" in some cases. "I think people can find therapy very helpful if their therapist has an understanding of estrangement, so some appreciation that it’s rarely one relationship that’s affected when there’s an estrangement," she said. Therapy can also be beneficial when therapists understand underlying factors that can contribute to family estrangement, such as abuse or mental health challenges, the psychologist noted. Blake has also heard from people who found therapy "very unhelpful," particularly when they felt their therapist lacked warmth and validation or did not understand the "enormous impact" of estrangement and the grief and loss that can accompany it. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Overall, Blake said therapy can be a "really helpful avenue of support" for some, while noting that researchers are "still really learning" what is helpful or unhelpful for people experiencing estrangement. For families experiencing conflict, bringing in a neutral third party may be a better option when both sides are willing to participate, experts agree. "Communication with a mediator, whether it’s a therapist or a professional mediator, can be really productive," said Richard Blake. Once a family member has already ended communication and asked not to be contacted, however, getting both sides into therapy may no longer be an option. "I certainly think it’s worth a try," he said of mediation. "I know a lot of very good mediators out there who can help people." Wellington agreed that bringing parents and adult children into therapy together could be helpful, although both sides need to be willing to repair the relationship. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ She also added that differing beliefs do not necessarily have to end a relationship. "You can have a different opinion," she said. "You can also have a relationship with your parent who has the other opinion, and that's OK." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5f84775342cf4db924ea7 Cozy Up with Comforting Soups and Stews te 2026-10-19T11:00:23.017Z Cozy Up with Comforting Soups and Stews Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5f84675342cf4db924e9e Cozy Up with Comforting Soups and Stews te 2026-10-19T11:00:22.027Z Cozy Up with Comforting Soups and Stews Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5f84475342cf4db924e95 4 Ways to Enjoy Fresher Foods at Home te 2026-10-19T11:00:20.819Z 4 Ways to Enjoy Fresher Foods at Home Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5f84375342cf4db924e8c 4 Ways to Enjoy Fresher Foods at Home te 2026-10-19T11:00:19.708Z 4 Ways to Enjoy Fresher Foods at Home Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5f84275342cf4db924e83 Simplify Family Dinners with Easy, One-Pan Meals te 2026-10-19T11:00:18.586Z Simplify Family Dinners with Easy, One-Pan Meals Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5f84175342cf4db924e7a Simplify Family Dinners with Easy, One-Pan Meals te 2026-10-19T11:00:17.169Z Simplify Family Dinners with Easy, One-Pan Meals Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5f83675342cf4db924e46 New iPhone spyware can steal passwords and photos te 2026-10-19T11:00:06.328Z New iPhone spyware can steal passwords and photos Your iPhone probably holds more personal information than your wallet. Think about the passwords you've saved, the photos you never intended to share and the private notes you keep handy. Now, security researchers have uncovered a more aggressive version of spyware designed to get its hands on that information. The threat is called P7 DarkSword, and researchers at mobile security company iVerify discovered it while investigating an infected iPhone. According to their Oct. 8, 2026, report, the spyware can collect sensitive information and communicate with attackers who can issue additional commands remotely. That sounds alarming, and it should get your attention. However, the research does not establish that every iPhone is vulnerable. Here's what researchers discovered and how you can better protect your device. YOUR PHONE SAYS IT'S UPDATED. CHECK OTHER SETTINGS, TOO Join our upcoming CyberGuy LIVE class: 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money In this free live online class, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will share five practical ways to protect your trip and your wallet this holiday travel season. You'll learn how to secure your phone and personal information, find better travel deals, avoid common scams, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Join us Saturday, October 31, at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT. Register free now at CyberGuyLive.com. P7 DarkSword is a newly identified variant of DarkSword, an existing iPhone spyware family. Researchers at iVerify discovered it while investigating a suspicious infection in August 2026. Their security system had flagged unusual activity on a customer's device. After examining the phone with the customer's permission, the team discovered that the spyware behaved differently from versions they had previously encountered. The researchers also searched for related malicious code using the Validin threat intelligence platform. Eventually, they identified another version of the spyware hosted on suspicious infrastructure. Their analysis revealed that the attackers had modified the code to make it more capable and harder to investigate. The name P7 comes from a prefix the attackers used in their programming code. While that detail won't mean much to most iPhone owners, the changes behind it are concerning. The spyware now performs more data collection directly on the infected phone and gives attackers additional control over what happens next. Apple told CyberGuy that DarkSword originated from sophisticated mercenary spyware developed at considerable expense. After the spyware leaked, the technology became available to common criminals. Once attackers successfully compromise a vulnerable device, P7 DarkSword can reach information that most people would consider deeply private. Researchers identified several capabilities in the spyware's code. For someone who keeps sensitive documents or financial information on an iPhone, the potential exposure is serious. However, these findings describe the spyware's capabilities. They do not establish that attackers successfully stole every type of information from the device involved in the investigation. One particularly troubling feature is how frequently the spyware can contact its operators. According to iVerify, P7 DarkSword uses a command-and-control system that can check for instructions every 15 seconds. Attackers can change that interval remotely. This allows the spyware to receive new instructions after the initial infection. For example, an attacker could direct it to collect additional files or examine information stored on the device. The malware also supports commands that scan the phone's file system and execute JavaScript inside its running environment. Researchers found that the spyware injects its communication component into SpringBoard, a core iPhone system process responsible for the Home Screen and other interface functions. The attackers also removed some diagnostic logging and reduced certain activities that could reveal the infection during an investigation. These changes make the spyware harder for security researchers to examine. However, iVerify did not establish that the malware is completely undetectable. APPLE AIRDROP, ANDROID QUICK SHARE FLAWS PUT PHONES AT RISK DarkSword is associated with an iOS exploit chain that attackers can use to compromise vulnerable devices through malicious web content. Security researchers have linked the P7 variant to distribution through malicious advertisements and compromised websites, sometimes called watering-hole attacks. That means someone using an outdated, vulnerable iPhone could encounter malicious content while browsing the web, potentially without realizing anything unusual happened. However, these attacks depend on exploitable security weaknesses. Installing Apple's security updates protects against the known vulnerabilities used by earlier DarkSword attacks. The original iVerify investigation focuses primarily on how P7 operates after infection. It does not fully reconstruct how the customer encountered the malicious content. That's why the exact circumstances of that particular infection remain unclear. Earlier DarkSword attacks targeted iPhones running iOS 18.4 through iOS 18.7. Apple told CyberGuy that it patched the underlying vulnerabilities in 2025, before DarkSword first leaked. The company also released a security update in March 2026 for older devices that could not install newer versions of iOS. According to Apple, iPhones running the latest available updates for iOS 15 through iOS 27 remain protected against the known DarkSword exploits. Researchers also identified exploit components associated with iOS 18.7 in the newer P7 investigation. However, they have not confirmed that the spyware can compromise fully updated iPhones. As of October 2026, iOS 27 is Apple's current major iPhone software generation. However, the latest available update depends on your iPhone model. Devices that have not received available security updates may remain exposed to known vulnerabilities. The research is a reminder that even sophisticated phone security can face serious threats. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce your exposure. Start with these protections, especially if you've been putting off a software update. Apple regularly releases updates that fix vulnerabilities attackers can exploit. Checking for updates is especially important if you haven't updated your iPhone recently. To check your current version and install updates: Next, go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates and enable Automatically Install. This helps your phone receive future security fixes without relying on you to remember. On iOS 27, Apple also offers Background Security Improvements. These provide additional protections between major software updates. This setting adds another layer of protection against newly discovered security problems. Avoid opening unexpected links in text messages or emails, especially when they pressure you to act quickly. Malicious web content has played a role in previously documented iPhone attacks, so this is a sensible precaution. Consider using strong antivirus software that offers malicious website blocking, phishing protection and scam-link warnings. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com. These features can help you avoid dangerous content before you open it. However, iPhone security apps cannot perform the same deep malware scans available on computers. They also cannot guarantee detection or removal of sophisticated spyware like P7 DarkSword. That's why keeping iOS updated remains essential. HOW TO FIND COMPROMISED PASSWORDS ON IPHONE AND ANDROID If you believe someone may specifically target you with sophisticated spyware, Apple's Lockdown Mode offers stronger security protections. It restricts certain website technologies, messaging features and device connections to reduce opportunities for attackers. Apple designed this feature for people facing unusually advanced threats. Most iPhone owners won't need it because some everyday features become limited. According to Apple, security researchers confirmed that the known DarkSword exploits do not work on devices with Lockdown Mode enabled. To turn it on: For more on targeted attacks, read our article about Apple's spyware warnings reaching iPhone users in 110 countries. Because P7 DarkSword can target keychain and cryptocurrency wallet information, pay attention to unusual activity in your sensitive accounts. Apple recommends protecting your iPhone with a passcode, using a strong password and two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Apple Account and installing apps from the App Store. Use a reputable password manager to generate and securely store strong, unique passwords for every account. Review alerts from financial services. Keep in mind that a password manager cannot protect credentials if sophisticated spyware has already compromised your device. If you have credible evidence that your iPhone was compromised, change important passwords using another trusted device. Also, contact your financial institutions if you notice unauthorized transactions. Cryptocurrency users should seek trusted wallet-security assistance before moving funds. These steps can limit damage after an account compromise, although they cannot remove sophisticated spyware from an infected phone. Advanced spyware may operate without obvious symptoms. Your iPhone could appear to work normally, so a healthy battery or the absence of strange pop-ups cannot prove that your device is clean. If you receive what appears to be an Apple threat notification, verify it by signing in directly at account.apple.com, rather than clicking links in the message. Apple provides additional information about recognizing and responding to these alerts on its threat notification support page. Then seek assistance from a qualified mobile security specialist. A routine security app scan may not detect an advanced infection. If you have strong reason to suspect spyware, avoid using that phone for sensitive activities until you've received guidance. From a separate trusted device, secure important accounts and review recent sign-ins. You should also preserve any genuine Apple threat notifications or suspicious messages. For a potentially targeted attack, contact a specialist before erasing your iPhone. Resetting the device can destroy evidence investigators may need, and it may complicate efforts to determine what happened. What concerns me most about this discovery is how much information attackers could potentially collect from a single phone. We trust our iPhones with some of our most private information, often without thinking twice about where we store it. P7 DarkSword shows how dangerous that access could become if attackers successfully exploit a security weakness. It's also troubling to see expensive mercenary spyware leak into the hands of common criminals. Apple says the vulnerabilities behind these known attacks were patched before the spyware leaked, which is reassuring for people who keep their devices updated. I would check your iPhone's software version today, especially if you haven't updated it recently. And if you use your phone for financial transactions or store sensitive personal information, take a few minutes to review your account security. Do you trust your iPhone to keep your personal information safe, or does discovering spyware like DarkSword make you question how secure your phone really is? 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/6ad5f5dd75342cf4db924e0c US lawmakers sound alarm as violence grips NATO ally Albania amid anti-government protests te 2026-10-19T10:50:05.212Z US lawmakers sound alarm as violence grips NATO ally Albania amid anti-government protests U.S. lawmakers are growing concerned with ongoing violence gripping the small NATO nation of Albania as police clashed with protesters in the capital Tirana. The violence continued for a sixth straight day on Sunday as the lawmakers issued warnings on social media to Albanian authorities.  "The Albanian people deserve freedom, rule of law, and institutional accountability. The government must refrain from all violence against protestors. Young people deserve a voice in the future of their country," Republican South Carolina Representative Joe Wilson posted on X.  Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala., posted on X that: "All parties must reject violence, and the government must respect the rights of peaceful protesters. Albania’s young people deserve a voice in shaping their nation’s future." Aderholt and Wilson were joined by Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas., who stated on X: "The protests in Albania are a culmination of the people’s distrust of corrupt politicians and fatigue over the total disregard for the rule of law." Police said 388 people had been charged with criminal offenses during the demonstrations, and an unspecified number of protesters and police have been injured, according to Reuters. The U.S. embassy in Albania called on all demonstrators to exercise their right to protest peacefully with no violent rioting, urging restraint and calm on all sides. EUROPEAN CAPITAL ROCKED BY VIOLENT PROTESTS AS GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION PROBE FUELS UNREST Tens of thousands have protested amid allegations of government corruption, inadequate education, unemployment and a lack of opportunity. The growing nationwide protest movement is driven by students and citizens also demanding accountability, an end to corruption and what they say is the restoration of democratic institutions and the rule of law. The student-led demonstrations in Tirana, which have turned violent, have quickly spread to other parts of the country. Protesters have hurled rocks at police, burned government buildings, smashed shop windows and destroyed private property. They are demanding the resignation of Rama and have been met with a heavy-handed police presence, including rubber bullets, water cannons, and tear gas. Prime Minister Edi Rama is portraying the demonstrations as a threat to Albania's European future, with the country on the unsteady path to European Union membership. On Monday, Rama blamed outside forces for the violence, according to Reuters. "They are young men and women who have been ideologized and radicalized under the pressure or inspiration of that dark and new force that has emerged in Europe and the United States, which the President of the United States has designated a terrorist organization: ANTIFA." In a post on Facebook translated by Reuters on Friday, Rama said, "These are also foreign hands that do not wish for Albania to be at peace; they do not want Albania to see clearly, to move forward, or to focus daily on addressing its own challenges for the sake of improvement. They do not want Albania to be part of the united European family — a place where it could finally, once and for all, escape these hands and the yoke of a forced choice." FORMER ALBANIAN PRESIDENT ARRESTED ON CORRUPTION CHARGES, OPPOSITION CLAIMS CHARGES ARE POLITICALLY MOTIVATED "Rama's attempt to equate the unrest in Albania with the protests taking place in France, Italy and elsewhere in Europe overlooks the specific political grievances driving Albania's demonstrations," Agim Nesho, former Albanian ambassador to the U.S. and the United Nations, told Fox News Digital. Nesho said Albania's European future must not be confused with the political survival of Edi Rama or any government. "European integration is supposed to reinforce democracy, judicial independence, transparent governance, and fundamental freedoms—not provide political protection from public accountability. Brussels has a responsibility to examine allegations of police abuses independently, uphold the rights of peaceful demonstrators, and take seriously the grievances behind this national movement," Nesho added. The European Commission Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighborhood condemned the violence gripping Albania. "We condemn the use of violence in Tirana and other cities in Albania, including arson, attacks on State institutions and the destruction of public and private property. Violence has no place in a democratic society, and the response to it must remain within the law and proportionate," the Commission said. The Commission, noted the important gains Albania has made toward EU membership, reminded Albanians that grievances should be handled through constructive dialogue and in a peaceful manner. The turmoil in Albania comes as the country has long sought European Union membership, which began in 2014 when it became an official candidate for accession. While the 2025 annual European Commission report stated that Albania made significant strides in judicial reforms and combating organized crime, the continued allegations of corruption in the Rama government and the current violence taking place will complicate its path to EU membership. Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5f38575342cf4db924d9e The Rock's protein-heavy post-workout smoothie may not be right for everyone te 2026-10-19T10:40:05.748Z The Rock's protein-heavy post-workout smoothie may not be right for everyone Actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson recently shared his post-workout smoothie recipe on social media, and it contains a hefty portion of protein powder, as well as an unexpected ingredient. The smoothie contains 70 grams of protein powder, according to Johnson's Oct. 5 Instagram post. However, it remains unclear exactly how much protein is in the 70-gram serving because the powder is a prototype Johnson is testing as research for a supplement line he hopes to release in the coming years. POPULAR SMOOTHIE INGREDIENT MAY REDUCE ONE KEY HEALTH BENEFIT, STUDY SUGGESTS Regardless, it's safe to assume that the protein content is high, South Carolina-based registered dietitian Lauren Manaker told Fox News Digital. In addition to a large serving of protein, The Rock's smoothie also contains 10–15 grams of creatine. This dose is reasonable for someone of Johnson's stature and weight — 236 pounds, according to his Instagram post — but it might be a bit high for someone who weighs less or is at a different fitness level, Manaker noted. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Creatine is a compound derived from amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. The body produces creatine naturally, and most of it is stored in muscles, but physically active people may take creatine supplements to help with muscle growth or recovery after a workout, according to the Mayo Clinic. Jasmine rice, which might not seem like a typical smoothie addition, is most likely included to fill the carbohydrate portion of the smoothie's macronutrient, or "macro," composition, Manaker said. Johnson eats about 4,000 calories per day, according to the post's caption. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "If I'm not sharp with my macros, at 6 foot 4 inches, I can easily start to look stringy," he said. "I'll eat a real food meal 2–3 hours later, pending my work schedule." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "I think this smoothie is quite balanced, and it does provide a wide array of nutrients, especially because he is including whole foods like blueberries," Manaker said, adding that it also provides hydration, which helps with post-workout recovery. The smoothie's calorie count and protein content are high, she noted, but given Johnson's caloric goal, it's "a great addition to his diet." Fox News Digital reached out to Johnson for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5f12e75342cf4db924d5d Everyone taking this long to see Los Angeles Rams not a Super Bowl favorite was NFL's dumbest moment of Week 6 te 2026-10-19T10:30:06.618Z Everyone taking this long to see Los Angeles Rams not a Super Bowl favorite was NFL's dumbest moment of Week 6 We let it go when the Los Angeles Rams didn't immediately get signature offseason addition Myles Garrett help for his troubled knee during training camp and waited until a season-opening performance he called "the worst version of myself" to finally get the matter addressed. Garrett is now eligible to return from the injured reserve list but there is no absolute certainty that will happen this week following his Sept. 14 surgery. We also looked the other way when the Rams took their travel scheduling advice to Australia from an Instagram trip planner (not really, it was coach Sean McVay) and were sluggish and generally a step slow in the season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers because they traveled across the planet 36 hours before a game while the 49ers spent a week in Australia acclimating. RAMS' DISASTER IN AUSTRALIA RAISES THE QUESTION: SHOULD THE TEAM HAVE FOLLOWED THE 49ERS THERE EARLIER? But we cannot unsee what happened on Sunday. We cannot forget or forgive the 18-16 loss to the upstart Arizona Cardinals. At home. Marking a second consecutive loss at SoFi Stadium. The Rams are now trolling the people who picked them as the Super Bowl favorites before the season began. They're making us — yes, me included – look dumb as they've piled curious, questionable, disappointing things atop each other en route to last place in the NFC West. SHAWNE MERRIMAN SAYS RAMS' AARON DONALD-MYLES GARRETT COMBO IS 'INSANE' FOR NFL OFFENSES: 'PICK YOUR POISON' We're a bunch of dummies because we thought the Rams would be a steamroller. But they're a household flat iron. "You know," McVay said after Sunday's loss, "we won't win a game unless we figure out how not to beat ourselves." The Rams have talent. Their quarterback was the NFL's MVP last season. Garrett is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and they coaxed Aaron Donald out of retirement long enough to delay his eventual induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Did I mention they added not one but both of the Kansas City Chiefs starting cornerbacks from last season? 2026 NFL SEASON PREDICTIONS: DIVISION WINNERS, PLAYOFF TEAMS AND SUPER BOWL PICK REVEALED They made all these moves and have all this name recognition on a team that went to the NFC Championship game last season. So, you're darn right us dummies picked them as a Super Bowl fave. But that logical choice came with the inconvenient fact that teams must actually play games to prove their worth. And the Rams have not only failed to do that, but failed in epic fashion. This is a club that held a 16-0 halftime lead against the Denver Broncos in Week 3 and collapsed in the second half on the way to a 30-26 loss. This is a team that accomplished something never done in NFL history against the Buffalo Bills in Week 5. The Rams amassed over 400 total yards, gained 30-plus first downs, scored five touchdowns, converted 50 percent of their third downs, and committed zero turnovers against the Bills. They still lost, 37-34. SEAN MCVAY IS 'SICK' ABOUT HIS OVERTIME CALL AS ANOTHER SUPER BOWL COACH PUBLICLY REGRETS END OF GAME DECISION ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Then came Sunday against the Cardinals. That team has first-time head coach Mike LaFleur trying to change the culture, the club traded former first-rounder Marvin Harrison Jr. last week, and there are trade rumors swirling about other players. And that team not only matched the Rams but seemed a step ahead on defense against Stafford and his mates who made too many mistakes. "A lot of different guys are taking their turn [making mistakes]," McVay admitted. "I talk about it, we try to harp on it, and we've got to figure it out. We don't have those answers right now otherwise it would have gotten fixed. "We've had some really critical errors at unfortunate times. But that's what our narrative has been for this year" Our narrative this year was trusting the Rams. And they've made us all look dumb. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5f12d75342cf4db924d54 Tennessee beat Alabama, smoked cigars and helped fund Kalen DeBoer’s NIL fund with $500K field-storming fine te 2026-10-19T10:30:05.676Z Tennessee beat Alabama, smoked cigars and helped fund Kalen DeBoer’s NIL fund with $500K field-storming fine If Alabama wanted to get creative with its loss to Tennessee on Saturday night, it could point to the SEC’s rules that will see its athletic department receive a significant payout after dropping another game in Knoxville. In the middle of one of the craziest Saturdays in college football history — one that saw five of the nation’s top eight teams lose on the same day for the first time since 1989 — Tennessee pulled off an upset over Alabama in front of more than 100,000 fans inside Neyland Stadium. Now, in the aftermath of that dominant performance against the previously No. 6-ranked team in the country, the Vols will either be writing a check or sending a $500,000 wire transfer to Tuscaloosa. COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAOS: HISTORIC UPSETS, ARCH MANNING'S FIASCO, CLOCK CONTROVERSY AND CFP RAMIFICATIONS ARISE But, Tennessee’s athletic department did everything it could to avoid the fine that came after fans stormed the field just over one minute after the final whistle. Sometimes, there's just nothing hourly-paid security officers can do when thousands of fans start heading in their direction. Vols' athletic director (AD), Danny White, appeared on the jumbotron with under one minute remaining in the game, urging fans to hold-off on rushing the field until Alabama players and staff members could be safely escorted to the locker room. But as we all know, it only takes a few fans to ignite the chaos. TENNESSEE DOMINATES ALABAMA, AS CRIMSON TIDE SUFFERS FIRST BACK-TO-BACK REGULAR-SEASON LOSSES IN NEARLY TWO DECADES For the third-straight time in Knoxville, it was Tennessee on the victorious side of this heated rivalry that is also known as the 'Third Saturday in October', defeating Alabama 26-10 in what was a dominating performance by the Vols defense. Once Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell threw the final pass of the game, which Tennessee intercepted in the end-zone located right in front of the Vols student section, the cigar smoke had already started making its way out of the stadium. Then, also for the third-straight time, the Tennessee football team was joined on the field by thousands of fans looking to celebrate the monumental win over their hated rival. COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S MEGA ROSTERS AREN’T DELIVERING A RETURN ON INVESTMENT AS LSU, TEXAS A&M AND OREGON PROVE After Josh Heupel wrapped up his interview with ESPN, the Vols head coach immediately started celebrating with those clad in orange and white. At the same time, AD Danny White was standing on the field and lighting up his own victory cigar as fans danced to 'Dixieland Delight' playing throughout Neyland Stadium. Maybe Kalen DeBoer could ask for the funds to go straight towards a backup offensive lineman, or put that money into its NIL fund. In this era of college athletics, receiving a $500,000 check from a hated rival could come to good use. If you're going to lose, at least you're going to receive a financial bump for the embarrassment. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Obviously, Alabama would have preferred its athletes had safely exited the field in hopes of avoiding another catastrophic incident like the one that took place in 2022 when wide receiver Jermaine Burton was seen on cell-phone video pushing a female fan. Who knows? Maybe Alabama will use the additional funds to help pay Nick Saban’s monthly salary in his advisory role following his retirement. There are obviously endless options for how the money could be allocated. Still, I imagine Alabama’s athletic department would have preferred not to watch DeBoer suffer his second straight loss of the 2026 season. The chaos that unfolded this past weekend will be remembered for years to come. I’d imagine, however, that Alabama will have spent the $500,000 before the actual wire transfer arrives from Tennessee’s athletic department. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5ec7e75342cf4db924ce7 Mom accused of slaughtering husband, toddler at Great Wolf Lodge could face death penalty: PI te 2026-10-19T10:10:06.427Z Mom accused of slaughtering husband, toddler at Great Wolf Lodge could face death penalty: PI The mother who police say killed her husband and their 3-year-old son at Great Wolf Lodge could face the death penalty, according to a private investigator. Metallica Rose Harrison, 27, is currently behind bars in Monroe County, Pennsylvania after prosecutors say she used kitchen knives – which she allegedly brought from home – to stab and kill Charles "Chaz" Harrison, 36, and their son, Tristan. She's due in court next month. GREAT WOLF LODGE FAMILY MASSACRE BLEW UP DURING ‘UNCOMMON’ THREE-WEEK STAY AT PRICEY RESORT, OFFICIALS SAY Private investigator Rod Devine, who is based in the Lehigh Valley area, said it's possible Harrison could face the death penalty. Devine has sat face-to-face with convicted killers in jail cells and been hired as an expert witness by criminal defense teams in multiple cases. MURDER WEAPONS IN GREAT WOLF LODGE FAMILY MASSACRE MAY OFFER PREMEDITATION EVIDENCE: PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR He said there are "factors that have to be reached," when it comes to capital punishment in Pennsylvania. A convicted killer can be sentenced to death in the Keystone State. According to the state law, to be put to death a person must be convicted of first-degree murder and a "statutory aggravating circumstance." STEPMOM SAYS GREAT WOLF LODGE MASSACRE SUSPECT DRAINED FAMILY'S 401(K) BEFORE PRICEY WEEKS-LONG STAY Devine previously told Fox News Digital it appears the killings may have been premeditated – which could meet the first degree-murder component. "The other component is that there’s a 3-year-old child that was killed," he said. TEXAS MOTHER FACING CAPITAL MURDER CHARGES AFTER ALLEGEDLY SHOOTING HER TWO SONS TO DEATH State law says a victim under 12 years old counts as that aggravating circumstance. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The bigger question: will it actually happen? Most likely, no. GOP GOV DEWINE URGES OHIO TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY, SAYS IT IS NO LONGER A DETERRENT Politics are at play here. If Harrison was to be found guilty then sentenced to death for the killings – it's unlikely she would face the actual execution. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Why? In Pennsylvania the form of punishment is still on the books – but executions have been halted for more than a decade by an active gubernatorial moratorium. ACCUSED NC KILLER MOM PLANS INSANITY DEFENSE — AS RETIRED JUDGE SAYS MORE MAY FOLLOW LINDSAY CLANCY STRATEGY Devine said before any insinuation of penalty, it's important to understand how Harrison's defense team will possibly strategize. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB SEND US A TIP "As a defense, working with defense counsel, what they would probably be looking at in something like this would be mitigating circumstances." GOT A TIP? One of those being "mental illness," he said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "There's also speculation that possibly the husband could have been part of a murder-suicide," he said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL He went on to say the possible plot may have been "botched on her end." Harrison is now scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 3. Fox News Digital reached out to the governor's office and the Monroe County District Attorney's Office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5ec7d75342cf4db924cde It took 3 months to get inside this massive Texas data center — here’s what we saw te 2026-10-19T10:10:05.489Z It took 3 months to get inside this massive Texas data center — here’s what we saw EXCLUSIVE: As massive data centers rise across the country to power America's artificial intelligence boom, one of the industry's biggest builders is making the case that the benefits extend far beyond the technology inside. During an exclusive tour of Compass Datacenters' sprawling campus in Red Oak, Texas, Fox News Digital got a rare look inside the infrastructure behind the nation's growing appetite for computing. Getting inside took roughly three months' of approvals. Once on site, Fox News Digital passed through six layers of security and suited up in personal protective equipment before entering the facility, where photos and recording devices were prohibited. Beyond the checkpoints, the interior was remarkably clean and surprisingly quiet, with little of the industrial noise one might expect from an operation running around the clock. Inside, rows of towering server racks stretched across the spotless floor, surrounded by the electrical and cooling systems needed to keep the equipment operating. At Red Oak, Compass uses a closed-loop cooling system that recirculates coolant rather than continuously drawing water to cool the equipment. DATA CENTER CEO SHARES THE POWERFUL WAY AMERICAN COMMUNITIES CAN BENEFIT FROM THE NEW TECH BOOM Compass CEO Chris Crosby, a North Texas native, said the Red Oak campus has not used water for cooling since it began operating. "We haven't used water since inception," Crosby said, noting the importance of conserving the region's resources. "Water is precious in North Texas." Beyond cooling, security is another major consideration for facilities housing vast amounts of computing infrastructure. Crosby the extensive security is not about keeping the facilities secret, but rather protecting the sensitive information and critical infrastructure housed inside. "Hacking is real, attacks on infrastructure are real," Crosby said. "If people knew that a bank or a government was operating at a particular facility, they could infiltrate that facility. So that's why the levels of security are so high at our campuses." The campus, roughly 20 miles south of Dallas, will eventually include 10 data center buildings spanning roughly 2.6 million square feet. A Schneider Electric manufacturing facility and a workforce training center operated in partnership with Texas State Technical College are also located on the campus. AMERICA’S NEW BLUE-COLLAR JOB BOOM IS ONE NOBODY SAW COMING — AND IT’S JUST GETTING STARTED Crosby says the development offers a glimpse at an often-overlooked side of America's data center boom: blue-collar jobs. "Data centers are where the economic engine is going to be going forward," Crosby told Fox News Digital, pointing to the jobs, economic activity and tax revenue generated by the industry. Roughly 600 people work for Compass at the campus, while Schneider Electric employs about 300 more, according to Crosby. Thousands of construction workers have also cycled through the development since work began in 2019. And the company says it needs more. "We can't get enough people into this career," Crosby said. That demand helped spur the creation of MEI Pathways, a workforce development program built in partnership with Texas State Technical College. The $12.6 million training facility offers a 12-week program aimed at preparing electricians, mechanics and technicians for jobs in the industry. Building data centers also requires an array of skilled trades, including carpenters, welders and concrete workers. A SOUTHERN STATE JUST TOOK THE TOP SPOT IN ONE OF THE WORLD’S FASTEST-GROWING INDUSTRIES "There was a war on blue-collar jobs for a long time — everybody had to get a four-year degree," Crosby said. "I'm so glad that's over with." Compass has worked with local officials on roads, sewer and other infrastructure and donated $15 million toward a new animal shelter after Ellis County's previous shelter arrangement ended. The investments come as Texas grapples with how to accommodate the enormous electricity demands accompanying the industry's growth while protecting the reliability of its power grid. For Crosby, however, the debate should also account for what is happening outside the server rooms. "I am tired of the elitism that this doesn't create jobs," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5ec7c75342cf4db924cd5 Prince Harry risks 'lobbing a grenade' at Prince William as chance to heal years-long feud emerges: expert te 2026-10-19T10:10:04.492Z Prince Harry risks 'lobbing a grenade' at Prince William as chance to heal years-long feud emerges: expert Prince Harry’s return to the U.K. could offer him his best chance yet to reconcile with his estranged brother, Prince William, but royal experts say a major obstacle remains in his way. A source told People magazine that Harry's return to Britain presents the "best opportunity" to repair his fractured relationship with Prince William. "It would never happen with him in America," the insider said. "This gives them [an] opportunity to try and mend that bridge." PRINCE WILLIAM ‘INCANDESCENT WITH ANGER’ AT PRINCE HARRY AS DIANA ANNIVERSARY DEEPENS ROYAL RIFT: PIERS MORGAN But royal experts told Fox News Digital that Harry's reported plans to consider making a documentary about Princess Diana could threaten that opening, giving the Prince of Wales another reason to remain wary of his younger brother. "I don't buy this," royal broadcaster Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. "Harry says [he and his family] relocated for so many different reasons, but the main reason is clear: it's the reported planning of the Diana documentary for the 30th anniversary." "This isn't bridge building," she said. "This is lobbing a grenade at Prince William's feet. Prince William has said no to every Diana documentary offer. He doesn't want to speak so openly about Diana. And also, doing this would just drain him if he was going to do it as a working royal. He doesn't want to create publicity for Prince Harry's documentary, and he also doesn't want him and Harry pitted against each other as brothers." WATCH: PRINCE HARRY'S POSSIBLE DIANA FILM IS ‘GRENADE’ AT PRINCE WILLIAM'S FEET: EXPERT "Friends also say that next year is going to be tough enough," Chard continued. "Prince William just wants to let his mother rest in peace. So, he’s likely going to want to do something privately. Enough is enough, he thinks." Fox News Digital reached out to Archewell and Kensington Palace for comment. Several royal experts previously told Fox News Digital that the brothers have not been on speaking terms since 2022. The Times recently reported that the Prince of Wales will not make a film about Princess Diana to mark the 30th anniversary of his mother's death in 2027, in part because he wants to avoid further conflict with Harry. According to the outlet, William has declined several offers to make or appear in documentaries about his mother. Meanwhile, Harry is considering several projects to mark the 30th anniversary of Diana's death, People magazine reported. According to the outlet, the Duke of Sussex has been exploring how he can "most meaningfully" honor his mother and her legacy ahead of the Aug. 31, 2027, anniversary. Although several ideas are under discussion, People reported that no documentary has been finalized or confirmed. Harry has reached out to family members and friends connected to his late mother, several sources told the outlet. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "If Harry wants reconciliation, can he not drop the film or give the proceeds to charity, which will change perception overnight?" Chard said. "I just don't see healing. I see the ruffling of Prince William's feathers. Prince William is entirely focused on his family and the long-term survival of the monarchy, but that's not to say that things can't change in the future." People reported that tensions between the brothers deepened after Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020. The relationship further deteriorated following the couple's 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, their 2022 Netflix docuseries, "Harry & Meghan," and Harry's bestselling memoir "Spare," published in 2023. All three projects included personal revelations about life inside the royal family. A source told People magazine that while Harry's relationship with his father, King Charles, is "better," the brothers have "no contact." "I thought it would have perhaps eased a little bit by now, to be honest. But there has been no movement, especially on William's side," a source close to the family told People in July. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital he isn't surprised by William's apparent reluctance to reconcile with Harry. "William deeply resents the way the Sussexes have monetized their royal connections," he said. "The Sussexes, as non-working royals, have the advantage as they are in situ and can do what they like. This does not mean that they will be accepted by the royal family in any of their activities in the coming months. … [But] it may be impossible to totally shut them out, given the international pull of their brand." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The insider told People magazine that the Sussexes' return to Britain could create more opportunities for the brothers to reconnect. Other members of the royal family, including Kate Middleton, could also encourage reconciliation, they reasoned. "Catherine may step into that breach and try to help, too, because she knows how important family is and how important Harry is to William," the source said. "She would want to see that healed, as any wife would. This gives them [an] opportunity to try and mend that bridge." However, several royal experts previously told Fox News Digital that the Princess of Wales has reportedly shown no interest in being drawn into the brothers' rift, preferring instead to focus on her family and supporting the monarchy. For William, the biggest obstacle to reconciliation is reportedly a lack of trust. "While Harry might wish to reconcile, the consequences of his divulging private family grievances, as well as monetizing it all can never be undone," British royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "...Reconciliation will become harder, if not impossible, upon William's ascension to the throne." A source told People magazine that the king could play a key role in reconciling his sons. People reported that the monarch "welcomed the news of Harry's return" after being informed of the family's plans to return to the U.K. just days before they became public. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "He will want to see his sons together over time," the source said of the king. "This is the best opportunity we have seen in recent years. ... It’s wonderful for the king to have his son home and to spend time with his grandchildren." Royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital that the king could intervene by asking William to consider reconciliation. However, he warned that William "is too entrenched in his ways." Whether or not Harry moves forward with a documentary honoring his mother's legacy, another potential test of the brothers' relationship could come during the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, England. "The Invictus Games will be held in Birmingham in July," Fitzwilliams said. "It is a fine military charity, and the king is head of the armed forces. What happens will be very important indeed. And next year does mark 30 years since Princess Diana's tragic death. The way that it is commemorated could deepen the rift between the brothers, or it could mean a form of reconciliation takes place." In a May 2025 interview with the BBC, Harry said he would "love reconciliation with my family." "There’s no point in continuing to fight anymore." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5e31c75342cf4db924bdd National Guard member shot in DC, police chief says te 2026-10-19T09:30:04.401Z National Guard member shot in DC, police chief says A National Guard member was shot during an incident on Sunday night, DC Metropolitan Police Department Interim Police Chief Jeffery Carroll said. The suspect was also shot, he noted. National Guard members attempted to intervene in a fight. This is a breaking story. Check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5de6f75342cf4db924b7f AI could go rogue. Washington needs answers to these five questions ASAP te 2026-10-19T09:10:07.412Z AI could go rogue. Washington needs answers to these five questions ASAP Since Jacob Coxon’s posts in September, Americans have grappled with AI risk. Last month, a POLITICO poll found 63% of Americans see at least a moderate risk that AI could destroy humanity. With lawmakers split, the public is rightly concerned: What happens if AI goes rogue? How do we prepare? Am I at risk? Every American already lives with decisions made by AI, from loan approvals to job applications. Yet Washington’s response has been disjointed: Some in Congress propose a select committee on AI, some in industry want antitrust rules waived so labs can coordinate on safety, and the White House drafted a charter for its "Super Intelligence Force." It may seem like there’s no way out of this mess, but urgently answering five questions would put these anxieties to rest. Too narrow a definition of risk could miss the harms ordinary people face, while too broad a definition could bury every AI product in red tape. Depending on who you ask, risks range from economic disruption to mass casualties to extinction. California's SB 53 sets the bar at a "foreseeable and material risk" of more than 50 deaths or serious injuries, or $1 billion in damage. New York's RAISE Act doubles SB 53’s casualty threshold from 50 to 100, but focuses on instances where a developer "caused or materially enabled" covered damages during the development process. AI EXTINCTION WARNINGS DOMINATE HEADLINES AFTER EX-ANTHROPIC EMPLOYEE'S VIRAL POST Last month, Anthropic's threat intelligence report found researchers using Claude in ways that could support bioweapons development. Anthropic banned the accounts even though it couldn’t determine intent, since the same work could produce vaccines. Some call it legitimate research; others call it nefarious. The government needs to draw that line now, as it decides which dangers the public hears about. When you buy a car, you know someone has inspected it. Americans deserve the same clarity in who decides whether AI is safe. Lawmakers and industry stakeholders increasingly agree that tech companies shouldn't grade their own homework. That's where consensus stops. The evaluation ecosystem is thin relative to the responsibility regulators would like to place on it. Model Evaluation and Threat Research and Apollo Research are among the few organizations floated as neutral arbiters. Lab funding to grow this space would raise neutrality questions, yet the government may hesitate to grant private groups that authority. Many lawmakers would rather Commerce's AI testing center take it on. It has testing agreements with five major labs, but with roughly 30 staff and $10 million in funding this year, it needs an overhaul. Anthropic has forged ahead, naming Accenture its first embedded evaluator. Until policymakers decide on an evaluator, Americans have few ways to judge whether the AI they use every day is safe. The strictness of AI regulation will come down to one judgment call: how much risk Americans should accept at home to avoid falling behind China. Chinese lab Moonshot AI rattled markets this summer with Kimi K3, matching American models at a fraction of the cost. Concerns about Chinese AI risks grew after the release of GLM 5.3, a Chinese model reported to have weak safeguards and dangerous cyber capabilities. As cheap open-weight models, distillation, and fast adoption advance China’s ambitions, many policymakers argue an unencumbered buildout is the only answer, or America will depend on Chinese infrastructure. The public hasn't bought it, with three in four Americans telling pollsters in 2024 that they would prefer a "careful, controlled approach" to AI development rather than racing to be first. Critics note China already imposes guidelines requiring developers to detect, interrupt, and recover from AI behaving improperly. Safety advocates add that AI risks don’t stop at the border. Officials need to strike this balance quickly, as it will shape the guardrails on the AI Americans use. Americans trust the FDA to step in when a medical product is defective, but have no equivalent agency to turn to when AI goes rogue. Fears of recursive self-improvement — AI building smarter versions of itself — grew this summer after roughly 700 autonomous OpenAI agents bypassed Hugging Face security to obtain answers to a capabilities test, and peaked when similar agents breached Australian government systems and probed U.S. federal websites. Anthropic and Google have reported similar incidents. REP TED LIEU: AI IS ALREADY TOO POWERFUL. WE NEED A KILL SWITCH BEFORE DISASTER STRIKES Some want kill switches, as in the AI Kill Switch Act. Others want mandatory incident reporting and investigations, as in cybersecurity and aviation law. Much comes down to whether the developer or a federal body pulls the plug and, if the latter, what access the government would need inside AI labs. Looming over it all are worries about stifling innovation, government overreach, and political bias. Americans deserve to know who will stop a malfunctioning AI system before it’s too late. If an AI system causes harm, the law doesn’t clearly say whether the person who built the system (the developer), the business using it (the deployer), or the user is responsible. With some experts warning that artificial general intelligence — AI that can surpass human abilities — could be less than a decade away, some argue existing liability law isn’t up to the task. REP TED LIEU: AI IS ALREADY TOO POWERFUL. WE NEED A KILL SWITCH BEFORE DISASTER STRIKES Those who propose holding developers liable claim AI defects stem from design flaws, weak safety testing, and failures to warn users. Advocates of deployer liability claim responsibility rests with the business tailoring AI to its operations; after a car crash, the first instinct isn’t to sue the manufacturer. Open models, which anyone can fine-tune, complicate things further. In Congress, Rep. Lori Trahan’s, D-Mass. CLAIM Act would hold developers liable if their AI causes harm, unless the user or the company modifying the system intentionally or negligently caused it. In the Senate, the AI Agent Accountability Act would extend liability under computer hacking laws to operators whose AI agents cause damage, and to developers who overlook reasonable safeguards. Whoever is made responsible will shape how carefully every company builds AI, underscoring the need for swift action. The risks posed by AI grow every day. Washington must address AI governance or risk waiting until the damage is done. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5de6e75342cf4db924b76 There is no AI in Armageddon. Artificial intelligence is a tool, not an apocalypse te 2026-10-19T09:10:06.634Z There is no AI in Armageddon. Artificial intelligence is a tool, not an apocalypse Over the last several years, we have heard a lot about the doomsday scenarios of artificial intelligence (AI). Tech giants have told us all about how AI will take control away from society, steal our jobs, allow bad actors to design dangerous pathogens or cause a catastrophic cyberattack or destroy our financial systems. The reality is: It’s all fearmongering. I have worked in this industry for more than 20 years and have seen firsthand how important AI is to the future. Let me break it down and explain why this emerging technology is simply a tool. Just think about it like this: AI is just like the internet, the beepers your parents had back in the day, your cellphone, Apple Watch or any other major technological advancement over the last 50 years. It’s not inherently evil by any means, it’s actually an amazing step forward for our generation. AI is not setting out to take our jobs or steal our data or any of the other fears that have been propagated by pop culture about "man vs. machine." DAN GAINOR: THE AI APOCALYPSE IS THE MEDIA'S LATEST SCARE CAMPAIGN. DON'T BUY IT The problem with AI isn’t the technology itself, it’s what happens when individuals utilize these tools for nefarious purposes. Let’s make something abundantly clear: AI models, even those that have errantly hacked government websites or escaped their sandboxes, have humans involved throughout every stage of development. To protect Americans, and the world by extension, from these bad actors, we need to get a better handle on how humans engage with AI. AMERICA CANNOT WIN THE GLOBAL AI RACE IF AMERICANS ARE AFRAID TO USE AI Think about it this way: The internet has given us nearly unrestricted access to the rest of the world, revolutionized the way we work, and created opportunities for engagement we’ve never before seen. It has also given criminals, terrorists and evil people more ways to collaborate, plan and beat the system. I think the vast majority of people would say that the rapid growth of the internet has been an overwhelmingly positive societal development. AI is growing in much the same way. How can we improve the ways in which humans train and interact with AI models? First and foremost, AI lacks a moral compass. It cannot weigh moral dilemmas, so the humans involved in training need to apply strong "constitutions" to ensure compliance with the moral standards we want to see. AI IN EDUCATION GIVES US TO A CHANCE TO USE THE BEST TECH TO FIX OUR BROKEN SCHOOLS AI large language models, like the ones that have become household names across the globe, are trained to give "probabilistic" responses to your queries – in short, meaning they are giving the answer they believe is the answer that you, the user, most likely want. In many cases, that creates frequent hallucinations, industry jargon for false information. Human users and governance provide a necessary check – another reason why we need humans to verify facts and check sources. So, rather than asking ourselves whether AI is good or evil, beneficial or harmful, we should be asking ourselves: Who is training AI models and for what purposes? What capabilities might AI have as we look into the future, or how will AI shape the future over the next decade? ONE OF AMERICA'S OLDEST MANUFACTURERS SAYS AI IS CREATING JOBS — NOT REPLACING THEM As humans, we can responsibly continue developing AI models and encourage others to have faith in the system. But first, we have to stop the fearmongering and recognize the tremendous benefits AI brings to numerous industries and sectors of society, and the impact it will have on the future of industries like healthcare, finance and manufacturing. Growing up, I remember my elementary school math teacher saying math was important because you’re not going to carry a calculator in the grocery store, gas station or department store. Just a couple decades later, every single person carries a calculator on their phone. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Similarly, AI is another tool in our toolkit we can reach for when we need an extra set of hands, to speed things up or to help simplify work. AI is not a tool that is intended to take our jobs away or take control of our lives; we are constantly developing new AI models with the help of humans to simplify things in the future. As AI continues to develop, and humans create more AI models, I hope that our future can fully grasp the tremendous benefits of AI and close the door to fearmongering once and for all. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5de6d75342cf4db924b6d SCHOEN, COOPERMAN: Democrats could be riding a midterm wave. These numbers should terrify the GOP te 2026-10-19T09:10:05.690Z SCHOEN, COOPERMAN: Democrats could be riding a midterm wave. These numbers should terrify the GOP With an 8-point lead on the generic congressional ballot — among their highest of the cycle — Democrats could well be on the cusp of a major wave election. We say this based on historical trends and the current political mood. At this point in 2018, the last blue wave, Democrats led the generic ballot by roughly 7 points before gaining 41 House seats. Moreover, the president’s party losing seats in midterms is essentially law in American politics: It has happened in all but three elections since the Roosevelt administration. FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: FOR THE DEMOCRATS, WHERE COULD IT POSSIBLY GO WRONG? From 1934 through 2018, the president’s party lost an average of 28 House seats and four Senate seats, and over the past five midterms, the average net loss for the president’s party has been 31 House seats. To be clear, Republicans could make up ground for a number of critical reasons: Democrats remain divided ideologically, lack a message and an identity other than being anti-President Trump, and Republicans have a considerable cash advantage. DEMOCRATS SEE NEW CHANCES TO FLIP RED STATES — BUT A $400M GOP SPENDING ADVANTAGE COULD DERAIL THEIR PLANS That being said, by most measures, Democrats have the upper hand in the House and a genuine opportunity in the Senate. Recent polling suggests Democratic strength in several key Senate battlegrounds — enough to put the upper chamber in play in what was supposed to be a GOP-friendly map. DEMOCRATS ARE WITHIN STRIKING DISTANCE IN THE SENATE, BUT SHOULDN'T CELEBRATE YET In North Carolina, Democrat Roy Cooper leads Republican Michael Whatley by nearly 10 points in the polling average. In Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow 3-point lead over Republican Mike Rogers, who had led during the spring and part of the summer as Republicans emphasized El-Sayed’s socialist lean, controversial statements, and his association with far-left influencer Hasan Piker. EL-SAYED’S SCATHING OBAMA CRITIQUE RESURFACES AHEAD OF JOINT CAMPAIGN RALLY In Maine, Democratic challenger Troy Jackson holds a slight edge over Republican Sen. Susan Collins, although the race remains effectively a toss-up per RealClearPolitics. Victories in those three states alone would not give Democrats control of the Senate. They need a net gain of four seats. SCHUMER WARNS OF REPUBLICAN ADVANTAGE THAT COULD CHANGE THE BATTLE FOR SENATE CONTROL The deeper problem for Republicans is that Democrats have expanded the map. In Texas, which has not elected a Democrat statewide since 1994, James Talarico leads Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton — President Trump’s preferred candidate — by roughly 3 points. FOX NEWS POLL: IT’S A LONE STAR SENATE SHOWDOWN BETWEEN TALARICO AND PAXTON Races in other reliably Republican states, including Iowa, South Carolina, Alaska, and even Kansas — which has not elected a Democratic senator in nine decades — also show Democratic candidates running far more competitively than expected. Most of these polls remain within the margin of error. But that should offer Republicans little comfort: The fact that these races are close at all reflects a national environment currently favoring Democrats. That is not to predict that Democrats will win all, or even most, of these contests. SLEEPER SENATE RACE EMERGES AS UNEXPECTED HEADACHE FOR REPUBLICANS AHEAD OF MIDTERMS Outside North Carolina, their leads are essentially ties, and polling has underestimated Republican support in several recent elections. The generic ballot also cannot be applied mechanically to an individual Senate race or House district, particularly when the number of competitive districts has declined sharply since 2018. The Cook Political Report currently rates 21 House races as toss-ups and another 21 as leaning toward one party or the other. In 2018, 75 races were considered competitive — a decline driven by redistricting and growing political polarization. Even with those caveats, Democratic competitiveness in traditionally Republican territory is significant in its own right. DEMOCRATS THINK A BLUE WAVE IS BUILDING. HERE ARE 3 FORCES THAT COULD STOP IT It reflects voters’ deep frustration with the state of the economy. In Fox News polling, nearly four times as many Americans said they were falling behind financially as said they were getting ahead, 44% to 12%. Fox also found that 55% believed Democrats would do a better job handling inflation, compared with 40% who chose Republicans.  President Trump’s approval rating, meanwhile, is below 40% — another warning sign. Low presidential approval has often produced punishing midterms. In 2010, when President Barack Obama’s approval stood at a still-weak 44%, Democrats lost 63 House seats and six Senate seats. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Nevertheless, Republicans retain important advantages. They have only just begun deploying their substantial cash advantage. The Democratic Party’s weak brand — exacerbated by the growing influence of socialists and the far left — could alienate moderate voters, an argument Republicans are now making. Further, with an average approval rating of 40%, the Democratic Party is virtually as unpopular as Trump. It is also possible that lower-propensity Republican voters heed Trump’s call to behave as if he were on the ballot and turn out. If they do, the election results could look markedly different from today’s polling. Ultimately, both history and current data favor Democrats. They are likely to win the House and have a better-than-even chance of capturing the Senate. They are competitive in states that would ordinarily be out of reach and are running strongly across the core battlegrounds. But with three weeks remaining, a Democratic sweep is far from a foregone conclusion. Republicans still have structural advantages and Trump’s unparalleled ability to mobilize his base. The direction of the race is clear; the scale of the outcome is not. 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Cory Booker, D- N. J., said his unscripted style may be the secret sauce to making history and ending a Republican Senate drought in New Jersey that stretches back more than half a century. Justin Murphy, a Navy veteran and former deputy mayor of Tabernacle in the state’s Pine Barrens, stunned his incumbent Democratic opponent when, in response to a question about Iran War strategy, he bluntly said President Donald Trump should forcefully "finish it." "I don’t have a speechwriter. There’s no teleprompter — I shoot from the hip because I want people to see a very sincere, genuine and authentic Justin Murphy," Murphy told Fox News Digital. BOOKER 'WOWED' BY GOP CHALLENGER'S BLUNT MESSAGE TO TRUMP "This came up. And I had no idea it would become as viral or explode as it has on social media. It's what I felt. I meant what I said. I said what I meant. It wasn't planned to try to spark the reaction that we got… through social media." Clifford Case, the last Republican to represent the Garden State in the Senate, was last elected in 1972 – the same year Giants Stadium broke ground, years before the Jets joined the Giants in New Jersey and before NJ Transit was created. Murphy said that in his 60 years, he cannot remember a time when Iran’s support for terrorism, "export" of assassination or killing of its own people was not a feature of the nightly news. "I think we have a president now that is breaking from the past, and he's no longer kicking the can down the road. And I think that's important that our young people know tomorrow that they will not have to worry about what the words ‘Strait of Hormuz’ mean when this is over." TRUMP IS DISMANTLING IRAN’S WAR MACHINE, BUT AMERICA STILL NEEDS AN ENDGAME Asked how his message on Iran can overcome concerns about the war’s effect on energy prices – including among Republicans and independents in the crucial Philadelphia metro area where he lives – Murphy said it is important to offer a vision focused on long-term national and energy security. The "long-term" aspect of his message is twofold, he said, noting that he was in first grade in the Philadelphia suburb of Collingdale, Pennsylvania, the last time New Jersey elected a Republican to the Senate. "Number one – it’s time for a change. We had a good cordial debate with [Cory Booker] but he’s been a senator for 13 years – he’s been [in Washington] longer than Donald Trump." "I don't think he gets to blame Donald Trump for anything. He's part of the branch of government that passes our country's laws and writes our tax codes and passes our budgets. I'm wondering what he's willing to take responsibility or blame for." "So what I tell people is that we need a new generation of Americans to serve in Washington, a new day in New Jersey politics, and our working and middle class New Jersey desperately need a voice in the U.S. Senate, and my campaign represents all three of those." Looking to that "better tomorrow," Murphy said he understands concerns about the Iran conflict’s effect on gas prices in his area, which he put at $4.20 per gallon as of Wednesday and which have become a major point of criticism of the current administration. RNC THREATENS LEGAL ACTION AGAINST NEW JERSEY OFFICIALS OVER NONCITIZENS ON VOTER ROLLS: 'ON NOTICE' "If they're upset at gasoline at $4.20 … you were paying over $5 a gallon with Joe Biden with a 9% interest rate, with a 20% cumulative inflation rate, with an open border, rising crime rates, declining wages, and an 8% percent interest rate that is a full point or two higher than it is now," he said. Murphy said those concerned about prices should also look to domestic energy production and support policies that increase refining capacity to reduce exposure to global oil markets. He also pointed to legislation introduced moments before the interview by "Squad" member Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., to dismantle the Department of Homeland Security. "This is madness and insanity, and it's not the tomorrow that Americans want or can build together," he said. Murphy was also asked about election security in New Jersey, where hundreds of noncitizens have been found to have voted in recent elections as the Sherrill administration pushes back on federal efforts to crack down. "Election integrity is extremely and critically important, not only to me and my campaign, but to the country. We're designed as a representative government, a constitutional republic, and we need to know our elections are secure – We know we have contaminated rolls in New Jersey," he said. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Murphy stressed that he does not want an election system that benefits Republicans, as critics claim, but one that is fair, accurate and reflects the will of American voters. He also called Trenton’s immigration enforcement posture "utter insanity." For Murphy, the debate’s viral "Wow" moment was more than a campaign breakthrough. He sees it as a test of whether an unscripted message on national security can cut through voters’ immediate concerns about gas prices — and give Republicans a path to end their decades-long Senate drought in New Jersey. Booker's campaign did not respond to a request for comment on the exchange. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5d05f75342cf4db924697 Epstein-linked billionaire pours $500K into super PAC backing Kentucky Democrat: 'Dirty Epstein-class money' te 2026-10-19T08:10:07.927Z Epstein-linked billionaire pours $500K into super PAC backing Kentucky Democrat: 'Dirty Epstein-class money' A Kentucky Democrat campaigning against the influence of wealthy political donors is facing calls to disavow a $500,000 contribution from billionaire Reid Hoffman to a super PAC supporting his congressional bid, with his Republican opponent blasting the financial support as "dirty Epstein class money." Hoffman contributed $500,000 to Kentuckians Not Corruption, an independent super PAC supporting Democratic congressional nominee Zach Dembo in Kentucky' s 6th Congressional District, on Sept. 24, 2026, according to Federal Election Commission records. The contribution came as the group was spending heavily on television advertisements supporting Dembo and opposing his Republican opponent, former Kentucky state Sen. Ralph Alvarado. Advertising records filed with the Federal Communications Commission show the super PAC' s weekly television advertising orders on Lexington' s WLEX- TV increased more than sevenfold between mid- September and early October, climbing from $ 14, 650 before Hoffman' s contribution to $ 109, 990 for the week of Oct. 6. "This is really, it's dirty Epstein class money fueling Zach Dembo's campaign," Alvarado told Fox News Digital. "It's offensive." EXCLUSIVE: OSSOFF CHALLENGED TO RETURN EPSTEIN-LINKED DONATION OR RETRACT ‘EPSTEIN CLASS’ ATTACK "If he has any integrity, he should, but he won't disavow it," Alvarado added. "Dembo will not disavow it. I don't even think I'll bother to ask. Again, the least they could do is apologize." Fox News Digital reached out to Dembo's team repeatedly about the contribution but did not receive a response. The criticism comes as Dembo has made combating political corruption and the influence of wealthy donors a central part of his congressional campaign, arguing on his website that "big business and the ultra-wealthy shouldn't be able to buy influence in Washington" and that we need to "get rid of dark money in politics." ABDUL EL-SAYED CONFRONTED ON SOROS TIES AFTER RIDICULING POLITICIANS FOR TAKING CORPORATE MONEY The Democratic candidate for Kentucky's 6th District has also criticized tax breaks for "billionaires and coastal elites" and pledged to fight for working families rather than wealthy political interests. Dembo, a former federal prosecutor and Navy veteran, is facing former Kentucky state Sen. Ralph Alvarado in the race to replace Republican Rep. Andy Barr, who is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. The central Kentucky district, which includes Lexington, has been represented by Barr since 2013 but has drawn increased attention from national political groups as Democrats seek to flip the Republican-held seat in November. THE SOROS POLITICAL MACHINE IS PUTTING MILLIONS TO WORK BEFORE ELECTION DAY — AND ZEROING IN ON KEY RACES Hoffman's $500,000 contribution went to an independent super PAC, not Dembo's campaign committee, and federal records do not establish that Dembo solicited or directed the donation. Federal advertising records show Kentuckians Not Corruption's television operation expanded in the weeks surrounding Hoffman's donation. Kentuckians Not Corruption booked $14,650 in television advertising on Lexington's WLEX-TV for Sept. 15–21, before Hoffman contributed. Its weekly orders climbed to $26,450 for Sept. 22–28, the period during which Hoffman made his $500,000 contribution, and rose again to $35,820 for Sept. 29–Oct. 5. WATCH: GEORGIA SENATE DEBATE ERUPTS OVER WHITE SUPREMACY ALLEGATIONS, EPSTEIN TIES IN FIERY EXCHANGE The following week, the group's advertising orders surged to $109,990 for Oct. 6–12, more than seven times its mid-September level. The purchases included spots during NBC Nightly News, Today and local evening newscasts, according to the FCC records. The group's advertising campaign extended well beyond WLEX. Kentucky Public Radio reported that federal filings show Kentuckians Not Corruption had spent approximately $1.6 million on advertising in the race by mid-October, including commercials promoting Dembo and attacking Alvarado's record. "Reid Hoffman is not just an associate or a casual acquaintance of Jeffrey Epstein," Alvarado said. "He was one of his best friends. I mean, Hoffman was a guest on Epstein's private island. He was in his Manhattan townhouse. There's all kinds of images of those two together." DEM ‘EPSTEIN CLASS’ ATTACK BACKFIRES AS TOP CANDIDATES FUNDED BY EPSTEIN-TIED BILLIONAIRE "Hoffman once sent Epstein a shipment of ice cream on Christmas Eve with a note that said that the treat was either for yourself or for the girls," Alvarado continued, citing documents released by the Justice Department. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Alvarado also accused Dembo of hypocrisy over his criticism of wealthy political donors and opposition to dark money, arguing that the Democrat was benefiting from the very kind of outside financial support he has publicly criticized. "The hypocrisy is so thick from Dembo in which he claims he won't take it, but yet here he is," Alvarado said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5d05f75342cf4db92468e WHO'S WHO: Inside France's 'Chaos Inc.' franchise of communist groups, labor unions and global activists te 2026-10-19T08:10:07.015Z WHO'S WHO: Inside France's 'Chaos Inc.' franchise of communist groups, labor unions and global activists As France's fiery student protests merged with a nationwide revolt on Saturday, a communist leader and academic, Vijay Prashad, celebrated the unrest with a message linking protests across three continents. "Paris-New Delhi-Buenos Aires," Prashad posted on X, borrowing a line from the British punk band The Clash: "Let fury have the hour, anger can be power." Prashad was important not only for what he said but who he is: executive director of Tricontinental Ltd., a nonprofit funded by an American-born Marxist tech tycoon, Neville Roy Singham, who lives in Shanghai. The message captured how France's riots have become part of a wider international narrative of rebellion — a kind of "Chaos, Inc." — amplified by a transnational network of communist and socialist organizations stretching from Europe to Asia, Australia, Africa and South America and North America. FRANCE IS DEVOURING ITSELF AS SCHOOL RIOTS REVEAL A CRISIS FAR BIGGER THAN BROKEN CLASSROOMS A Fox News Digital investigation has identified 54 organizations and movements in France's October student protests and their wider network of supporters and international amplifiers, including communist parties, revolutionary socialist groups, labor unions, environmental activists, Muslim student advocates, Palestinian-solidarity organizations and international media outlets. Of the 54 organizations identified in the October protest ecosystem, 16 — or only about one in three — are student or youth organizations, including communist youth groups and a Muslim student association. The remaining 38 include adult-led communist groups, labor unions, political parties, revolutionary-left organizations, advocacy groups and international propaganda outlets. They include Gilets jaunes, or "Yellow Vests," a radical far-left group that led protests with other groups this weekend, and far-left socialist political party La France Insoumise (LFI), or France Unbowed. From the outset, far-left socialist and communist organizations helped organize and amplify France’s student revolt, using grievances over school conditions as a pretext to mobilize a broader political struggle against capitalism, government austerity, policing and military spending. HOUSE PANEL WARNS SINGHAM-LINKED NONPROFITS: COMPLY WITH SUBPOENAS OR FACE CONGRESS In a sign of unrest to come, France is inspiring an expansion of Chaos Inc. Fox News Digital has learned an international coalition of 28 communist and socialist youth and organizations are galvanizing students and youth for a coordinated strike across 12 countries in Europe under the slogan "Fight for Our Future, Not Their Wars!" They are calling for walkouts, demonstrations, assemblies, blockades and occupations. Among the international amplifiers for this mayhem are organizations within the Singham network, including Tricontinental, named for a communist convention in Havana, Cuba in 1966, CodePink and BreakThrough News, a New York-based media outlet, which promoted coverage of the weekend's mayhem in France with the headline: "ANTI-MACRON PROTESTS ROCK FRANCE."  It shared a montage of chaotic scenes from Montpellier, Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg and Saint-Étienne, showing activists engulfed in smoke, Palestinian flags flapping above the crowds, black smoke billowing over flames and police hitting demonstrators with clubs. Its editors added a soundtrack of dramatic music. Its videos include politicians from the far-left socialist political party La France Insoumise (LFI). In an interview with BreakThrough News, Jodie Evans, Singham's wife and co-founder of a far-left group he funded, CodePink, promoted a planned November campaign in Washington opposing U.S. military spending. She explicitly invoked youth demonstrations abroad, including France, Spain and India, while urging Americans to participate in CodePink's campaign. "I want people to look at France, Spain, and India," Evans said, urging Americans to take to the streets. Fox News Digital has prepared a "Who's Who Guide to Chaos Inc. in France," identifying the 54 organizations in the international network promoting the riots and protests in France, from direct organizing to participation, public solidarity and media amplification. FRENCH SCHOOL RIOTS DEEPEN AS EXPERTS POINT TO FAR-LEFT ALLIANCE FUELING ‘BROADER CONFRONTATION’ Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5cbb575342cf4db924622 Shah Campaign Received Support From PAC Opposing Restrictions On Minors’ Gender Transition Surgeries te 2026-10-19T07:50:13.663Z Shah Campaign Received Support From PAC Opposing Restrictions On Minors’ Gender Transition Surgeries By Matthew Holloway | Democratic congressional nominee Amish Shah’s campaign reported financial support from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PAC. HRC opposed the same restrictions on gender transition surgeries for minors and girls’ sports participation in Arizona that Shah voted against as a state lawmaker. Shah’s campaign disclosed two in-kind contributions totaling $152.66. The entries list a $50 press release contribution dated Aug. 21 and $102.66 in signage dated Sept. 18. The contributions provided campaign materials and services. The press release entry coincided with HRC PAC’s endorsement of Shah for Arizona’s First Congressional District. In announcing its endorsement, the organization described the race as important to securing a congressional majority supporting its policy priorities. “The Human Rights Campaign is proud to endorse [Amish Shah’s] candidacy and to work to get him elected this November,” HRC President Kelley Robinson said. Arizonans, you deserve a champion who will address the real issues — let’s send Dr. Amish Shah to Congress and help secure a pro-equality majority! Read more ➡️: https://t.co/JrqPNMbKb3 — Human Rights Campaign Rapid Response (@HRC) August 21, 2026 The endorsement announcement’s disclaimer identifies Human Rights Campaign PAC as paying for the communication and states that Amish for Arizona authorized it. Shah responded to the endorsement in a statement describing himself as “a longtime ally of Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community” and saying he was “proud to fight for the community in my time in the State House.” The endorsement and reported contributions have drawn criticism from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), which pointed to Shah’s votes on legislation involving minors’ surgeries, school athletics, and restroom access. “Arizona families don’t agree with Socialist Amish Shah’s extreme views like backing child transgender sex change surgeries or men in women’s sports. But that’s exactly the far-left agenda Socialist Shah would pursue in Washington if elected,” NRCC spokesman Ben Petersen said. Shah voted against Senate Bill 1138, which prohibited physicians from providing specified irreversible gender reassignment surgeries to patients younger than 18. The House passed the measure 31–26 on March 24, 2022, and then-Gov. Doug Ducey signed it March 30. The law’s definition includes mastectomies, breast augmentation, and specified genital procedures performed for gender transition. It preserves exceptions involving certain disorders of sex development, treatment of complications from previous procedures, and physical conditions requiring surgery to prevent imminent death or impairment of a major bodily function. Its prohibition addresses surgical procedures. Shah did not explain his vote during the House floor decision on the legislation. HRC urged Ducey to veto SB 1138, arguing that lawmakers were interfering with healthcare decisions involving transgender children and their families. “It is simply not the job of legislators to make healthcare decisions for the families who this legislation will directly impact,” HRC Arizona State Director Bridget Sharpe said. The same statement opposed Senate Bill 1165, the Save Women’s Sports Act, which Shah also voted against. That legislation required covered school athletic teams to be designated according to biological sex and prohibited students of the male sex from participating on teams designated for females, women, or girls. The sports measure covered public schools and private schools competing against them, including institutions of higher education. It permitted female students to participate on teams designated for males and preserved coeducational competition. The House approved it 31–24, with five members not voting, on March 24, 2022. After Ducey signed both bills March 30, HRC issued a statement condemning his decision, expressly identifying the surgery and sports restrictions. Shah had previously opposed House Bill 2706, a 2020 proposal restricting participation on female school athletic teams based on biological sex. The House passed that bill 31–29, with all Democrats voting against it. The measure subsequently stalled in the Senate Rules Committee and never received a Senate floor vote. His voting record also includes opposition to Senate Bill 1040, a 2023 proposal governing public school restrooms, changing facilities, and sleeping accommodations. The bill would have required reasonable accommodations for people unwilling or unable to use facilities designated for their sex. Possible accommodations included single-occupancy or employee facilities. The proposal excluded accommodations allowing access to opposite-sex restrooms or changing facilities when others were or could be present. It also would have authorized lawsuits under specified circumstances involving access to facilities designated for the opposite sex. Shah voted against the measure when the House passed it 31–27 on May 15, 2023. Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed it June 8. Shah faces Republican nominee Jay Feely in Arizona’s First Congressional District. 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 Shah Campaign Received Support From PAC Opposing Restrictions On Minors’ Gender Transition Surgeries first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5cbb375342cf4db924619 Pima County Asks Voters To Increase Spending Cap By $610 Million te 2026-10-19T07:50:11.578Z Pima County Asks Voters To Increase Spending Cap By $610 Million By Staff Reporter | Pima County voters will decide on Election Day in November whether to increase the spending cap by 75%, from $817 million to more than $1.4 billion.  Proposition 425 would increase the county’s permanent base, or expenditure, limit that aids in calculating the county’s spending limit under state law.  Arizona law requires all counties, cities, and towns to limit how much local revenue may be spent. Counties and municipalities calculate expenditure limits by multiplying the amount spent in fiscal year 1979-80 by the estimated growth in population and a measure of inflation.  The county spent $1.8 billion and accrued a revenue of $2.1 billion in fiscal year 2026-2027. Estimates from the county show that it has utilized at or near 100% of its expenditure limit since 2001.  The county FAQ page states that the approval of Proposition 425 would add $70 million to its 1979-80 expenditure base. As noted by Scott Day Freeman, an attorney with the Goldwater Institute, a Phoenix-based public policy and litigation firm, the $70 million was based on 1980 dollars rather than 2026 dollars. According to the ballot language, the $70 million is actually more than $610 million when adjusting each future year for population and inflation growth since 1980.  In the proposition, the county stated that it doesn’t anticipate approaching full utilization of the increased expenditure limit for another 20 years at least.  Pima County Supervisor Rex Scott told KOLD that the county will continue to run out its expenditure limit in the years to come. Scott said that the expenditure limit by design has failed to keep up with modern budgeting needs. “What we know from looking at our own expenditure and revenue projections is that we’re going to bump up against that expenditure limit in the next two to three years,” said Scott. The county also stated that the spending cap increase would not authorize any new tax or raise any existing tax, and would be allowing the county to spend existent revenue that it cannot legally touch.  Pima County Supervisor Steve Christy told The Center Square that he had concerns with how the board plans to spend the money, which he called a “blank check,” if the proposition is approved. Christy said he believes the board has failed to target spending on “core foundational matters,” citing infrastructure, road repair, public transportation, and public safety.  “They want to have the ability and flexibility to spend more money by removing these cap restrictions,” said Christy. Some citizens believe the county’s ask is too great. A coalition of these citizens formed the bipartisan “No on Prop 425” campaign to try to dissuade voters from approving an expenditure limit increase. The campaign’s co-chairs, State Sen. Sally Gonzales (LD-20), a Democrat, and Jay Tolkhoff, a former Republican candidate for Tucson City Council, believe the spending cap increase is too large.  Despite what the county promised, Tolkhoff said he worries the increase would eventually cause property taxes to be raised. “They can say, you know, no taxes,” said Tolkhoff. “You start spending more money; that money’s going to come from some place, and it’s going to come from higher property taxes.” AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Pima County Asks Voters To Increase Spending Cap By $610 Million first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5c95475342cf4db9245bd Khosla Ventures doubles down on Even Healthcare to challenge India’s hospital economics te 2026-10-19T07:40:04.397Z Khosla Ventures doubles down on Even Healthcare to challenge India’s hospital economics Even Healthcare reaches a $300 million valuation in a Khosla Ventures-led round as it plans to expand its hospital network in India. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5c4ad75342cf4db9242e7 Federal Prosecutors In Arizona File Immigration Charges Against 279 Individuals In One Week te 2026-10-19T07:20:13.733Z Federal Prosecutors In Arizona File Immigration Charges Against 279 Individuals In One Week By Ethan Faverino | Federal prosecutors in Arizona filed immigration-related criminal charges against 279 individuals during a weeklong enforcement operation targeting illegal entry, unlawful reentry, and human smuggling along the southern border. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona, the charges were filed between October 10 and October 16, 2026, as part of ongoing federal efforts to combat illegal immigration and human smuggling throughout the state. During the enforcement period, prosecutors filed 136 cases involving individuals accused of illegally reentering the United States after previously being removed, along with charges against 123 individuals accused of illegally entering the country. Federal authorities also filed 17 cases against 20 individuals accused of smuggling illegal immigrants into and throughout Arizona. The cases were referred or supported by several federal law enforcement agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), U.S. Border Patrol, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the FBI, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Among the notable cases highlighted by federal prosecutors were charges filed October 13 against Jesus Manuel Calixtro-Rodriguez and Julio Cesar Ramos-Mendez, who were accused of conspiring to transport illegal immigrants for profit. According to the criminal complaint, Border Patrol surveillance cameras observed Calixtro-Rodriguez driving a Dodge Ram along Federal Route 15 on the Tohono O’odham Nation on October 10. Authorities reported that he stopped near a location known for human smuggling pickups, where several individuals entered the vehicle. When Border Patrol agents attempted to conduct an immigration inspection, Calixtro-Rodriguez allegedly refused to stop, prompting agents to deploy a tire deflation device. The vehicle’s occupants fled on foot, but agents apprehended Calixtro-Rodriguez and three passengers, including Ramos-Mendez. Authorities determined that the passengers were Mexican nationals unlawfully present in the United States. Investigators identified Ramos-Mendez as the group’s foot guide and discovered that he had previously been removed from the country without authorization to return. He was additionally charged with illegal reentry. In a separate case, Christopher Paul Lopez was charged on October 9 with transporting an illegal immigrant following an October 8 traffic stop along Interstate 10. According to federal prosecutors, an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper discovered Lopez lying in the rear of a Land Rover and subsequently recovered a loaded Glock 19 handgun from a bag inside the vehicle. Following further questioning, authorities suspected that Lopez and the driver were involved in human smuggling. Border Patrol agents later determined that the driver was a Mexican national unlawfully present in the United States and learned that Lopez had allegedly been paid to accompany the driver from Tucson to Phoenix. Another case involved Jose Avendano-Soto, who was charged on October 13 with transporting an illegal immigrant after Border Patrol agents observed a group crossing the U.S.-Mexico border wall using a rope ladder. According to the criminal complaint, seven individuals exited an SUV near the border wall on October 8. Five crossed into the United States, while two remained behind to conceal the group’s footprints before returning to Mexico. Agents later located the five individuals hiding in vegetation while wearing camouflage clothing. Four were identified as Guatemalan nationals and one as a Mexican national, all unlawfully present in the United States. Investigators identified Avendano-Soto as the group’s foot guide, responsible for leading the individuals across the border. The cases reflect ongoing federal efforts to prosecute illegal border crossings, unlawful reentry, and human smuggling operations throughout Arizona. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Federal Prosecutors In Arizona File Immigration Charges Against 279 Individuals In One Week first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5bd9b75342cf4db924225 Firefighters save historic 'Godfather' church from raging NYC warehouse blaze te 2026-10-19T06:50:03.559Z Firefighters save historic 'Godfather' church from raging NYC warehouse blaze Firefighters saved a historic New York City church, notable for its appearance in "The Godfather," as a four-alarm fire tore through a nearby vacant warehouse. More than 200 firefighters and EMS personnel rushed to Mount Loretto in Staten Island after the blaze began to spread inside an empty warehouse at around 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, FDNY chief of operations Kevin Woods said at a press conference that evening. "There is heavy, heavy damage to this structure, the roof did collapse, and right now we’re maintaining a collapse zone around that structure," Woods said. NYC 5-ALARM FIRE INJURES AT LEAST 17 FIREFIGHTERS, OTHERS AS BLAZE DAMAGES MULTIPLE APARTMENT BUILDINGS "Upon arrival, units encountered heavy fire throughout the building and immediately went into a defensive operation," Woods said. "We set up multiple large-caliber stream tower ladders and handlines." The warehouse at 6581 Hylan Boulevard has been vacant for five years, but it is located near several other structures on the Mount Loretto grounds, including two schools and the historic Old Church of St. Joachim and St. Anne, which was famously featured in exterior shots of the baptism scene of the 1972 film "The Godfather." FIRE BREAKS OUT AT HISTORIC BROADWAY THEATER THAT HOSTS 'THE BOOK OF MORMON' IN NEW YORK CITY The ornate Catholic church was largely destroyed by a fire in 1973, though its façade survived, and it was rebuilt three years later. Firefighters managed to control the blaze on Saturday and stop it from spreading to the other buildings. The fire was under control at around 8:30 p.m. "It’s very windy out here tonight. Our units did a great job with many of the flying embers, preventing additional structures from going on fire," Woods said. Woods said one firefighter suffered a minor burn injury to his leg. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad59cd475342cf4db923599 Council to hold hearing on general plan amendment te 2026-10-19T04:30:12.953Z Council to hold hearing on general plan amendment BULLHEAD CITY — The Bullhead City Council will hear arguments for and against a major amendment to the Bullhead City General Plan during a public hearing at Tuesday's regular council meeting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad59ccd75342cf4db92356f Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier secures state arrest warrant for Raúl Castro te 2026-10-19T04:30:05.936Z Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier secures state arrest warrant for Raúl Castro Florida has obtained a state arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro on a no-bond charge of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder stemming from the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown, according to a warrant obtained by Fox News Digital. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, whose office reopened the state's investigation into Castro after he took office, is expected to announce the new arrest warrant alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis at a press conference Monday morning. The no-bond warrant, issued in Miami-Dade County, directs law enforcement to immediately arrest Castro and says a judge found probable cause to believe he conspired to commit first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of four men aboard the unarmed civilian aircraft. The warrant marks a new front in efforts to hold Castro accountable for the Feb. 24, 1996, attack, which has long reverberated through South Florida's Cuban-American community. Castro already faces a separate federal prosecution over the shootdown. HAVANA REGIME IN SUSPENSE AFTER CASTRO INDICTMENT WITH TRUMP PRESSURE ON, SAYS CUBAN-BORN GOP REP. "The investigation revealed evidence of a conspiracy to kill persons aboard BTTR aircraft. The deaths of Carlos Costa, Pablo Morales, Mario de la Peña, and Armando Alejandre Jr. were the object of that conspiracy," the warrant reads. According to the warrant, investigators allege that in 1996, the Castro regime's foreign intelligence service's plan to shoot down Brothers to the Rescue aircraft and kill their occupants traveled through the chain of command, with Raúl Castro and his brother, former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, as the final decision-makers. "They have violated the airspace, the waters of the Republic. I made it clear that this had to be decentralized if we wanted it to do its job, and five generals were given the authority. I used to say: Try to shoot them down over our territory. But they would come into Havana and leave," Raúl Castro, now 95, said in a recorded statement months after the incident, recounting orders he gave to senior military leaders before the shootdown, according to the warrant. "Of course, with a missile shot like that, plane against plane, what comes down is a ball of fire, and it is going to fall on top of the city. So I said: Fine, shoot them down at sea when they show up, and those who have the authority are not to consult anyone," he added in his statement. RAÚL CASTRO MAKES FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE SINCE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CHARGED HIM WITH MURDER Brothers to the Rescue is a Miami-based organization that flew unarmed civilian aircraft to search for Cuban migrants stranded or lost at sea. By the mid-1990s, the group had also become involved in anti-Castro political activity, including dropping pro-democracy leaflets over Cuba. The Cuban government has rejected the U.S. prosecution of Castro, maintaining that Brothers to the Rescue repeatedly violated Cuban airspace and that Cuba acted in defense of its sovereignty. The warrant indicates that Florida authorities are seeking full extradition of Raúl Castro if he is arrested outside the Sunshine State, authorizing authorities to pursue his return to Florida to face the felony charge if he is arrested in another U.S. jurisdiction. The attorney general’s Office of Statewide Prosecution will assume jurisdiction over the multi-circuit criminal conspiracy case against Castro. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad59a7675342cf4db923517 NFC East nearing second straight winless week as Packers beat struggling Cowboys on 'Sunday Night Football' te 2026-10-19T04:20:06.352Z NFC East nearing second straight winless week as Packers beat struggling Cowboys on 'Sunday Night Football' The Green Bay Packers’ win over the Dallas Cowboys, 23-13, on "Sunday Night Football" maintained a tale of two divisions in the NFC. The NFC North is once again a very strong group to begin the 2026 season, and perhaps for the second straight week, the NFC East will be winless. Last week, the Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles both lost, while the New York Giants and Washington Commanders managed an overtime tie in wacky fashion. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE After the Giants and Eagles lost in the 1 p.m. slate this Sunday, the Cowboys were routed at Lambeau Field by a Packers team that did much of the same against their divisional foe, the Chicago Bears. That leaves the Commanders, sitting at the bottom of the division at 1-3-1, as the only team still able to pick up a victory, though it will be tough on the road against a red-hot San Francisco 49ers squad that remains unbeaten. It’s too early to say this NFC East division has shades of 2020, when Washington won it at 7-9, but it’s been an interesting start to say the least. In recent seasons, one team usually breaks away from the pack and wins pretty comfortably, but each team has its own issues that need addressing at the moment. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! For the Cowboys, it was the defense entering this game against the Packers. Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels looked too comfortable in "Jerry’s World" in just his second career start, and first road game, in Week 5’s shocking win over Dallas. The Cowboys brought Mike Pettine out of retirement, hiring him as a senior defensive assistant to help out Christian Parker, the team’s defensive coordinator, get this group back on track. A seasoned football mind might be what the Cowboys need in the long run, but it didn’t work tonight against the Packers. It was an inauspicious start for the Packers through the first three weeks. In fact, Mike LaFleur’s seat was getting quite hot after a blowout loss at home to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3. Since then, they’ve ripped off three straight wins, and a big reason is Jordan Love looking comfortable again in the pocket for Green Bay. The franchise man continues to build a strong rapport with his receivers, finishing 23-of-41 for 276 yards with a touchdown pass to Matthew Golden, who led the game with 104 yards on six grabs. And this comes after Love threw for 367 yards with two touchdowns in the 31-7 win last week. The Packers are simply buzzing now, which includes their defense continuing to take the ball away. They came into this game with nine on the year, and they added two more after picking off Dak Prescott twice. Unlike the NFC East, the North, a division where every team finished above .500, have all gotten off to solid starts. The Packers and Bears are both 4-2 now after their wins on Sunday. The Minnesota Vikings, who remain undefeated at 5-0, and Detroit Lions, who are 3-2, are both on bye weeks. There’s so much football left to play, but the fact that the NFC East could go two weeks without a single team getting a win, while the NFC North can’t stop winning, goes to show the parody that makes the NFL so much fun each week. For teams in the East, though, it would be more fun if they could get a victory. But at this rate, with a slow division race, all three who played Sunday will hope Washington doesn't shock the football world on Monday night. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5911475342cf4db92329d 49ers Star Reveals CJ Gardner-Johnson Spit on Him After His Ejection vs Raiders te 2026-10-19T03:40:04.148Z 49ers Star Reveals CJ Gardner-Johnson Spit on Him After His Ejection vs Raiders After Bills' C.J. Gardner Johnson was ejected for spitting on a Raiders player, a 49ers star said he also spit on him last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad58ec775342cf4db9230fb NAU ROUNDUP: Women's basketball announces 2026-27 schedule te 2026-10-19T03:30:15.680Z NAU ROUNDUP: Women's basketball announces 2026-27 schedule A look at news and results from NAU, including women's basketball's complete 2026-27 schedule that includes trips to Arizona, Arizona State and USC. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad58ec675342cf4db9230eb Ursenbach out as county's economic development director te 2026-10-19T03:30:14.369Z Ursenbach out as county's economic development director KINGMAN — Tami Ursenbach is out as director of the Mohave County Economic Development Department but is not leaving the position empty handed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad58ebd75342cf4db923095 'Growing Buzz' Chargers Will Make Big Coach Firing After 0-6 Start te 2026-10-19T03:30:05.505Z 'Growing Buzz' Chargers Will Make Big Coach Firing After 0-6 Start The Los Angeles Chargers could soon part ways with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel amid an 0-6 start to the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad58c6475342cf4db923048 Larry David Mocks the D.S.A. Some Are Not Amused. te 2026-10-19T03:20:04.720Z Larry David Mocks the D.S.A. Some Are Not Amused. The comedian satirized the Democratic Socialists of America, its platform and its opposition to Israel in an essay that some did not LOL at. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad58a0c75342cf4db922fdd Giants’ Cam Skattebo Breaks Silence After Being Punished by HC John Harbaugh te 2026-10-19T03:10:04.950Z Giants’ Cam Skattebo Breaks Silence After Being Punished by HC John Harbaugh Giants RB Cam Skattebo addressed reporters after Sunday's loss to the Saints — a game in which he had zero carries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad587b875342cf4db922fa3 Arizona man accused of plotting mass casualty attack on religious site with 'cookbook' tied to OKC bombing te 2026-10-19T03:00:08.102Z Arizona man accused of plotting mass casualty attack on religious site with 'cookbook' tied to OKC bombing An Arizona man who allegedly plotted a mass casualty attack on a Jewish or Muslim house of worship is being accused by prosecutors of possessing an infamous bomb-making manual linked to the Oklahoma City bomber. Matthew Bjornholt, 27, faces a felony count of making a terrorist threat in connection with his alleged plot to attack a religious site. Prosecutors in Maricopa County said Bjornholt laid out a chilling blueprint for violence that involved guns, explosives and an accomplice tasked with gunning down survivors. During an initial court appearance on Friday, prosecutor Stephen Garcia sought a $500,000 cash bond, calling Bjornholt an imminent danger to the community, according to FOX 10. TRANS NEO-NAZI ACCUSED OF PLOTTING HINDU TEMPLE MASSACRE, WILL RECEIVE HORMONE TREATMENT IN JAIL: OFFICIALS Bjornholt allegedly outlined detailed plans to attack a religious site, according to Garcia, who also claimed the suspect kept a copy of "The Anarchist Cookbook," a manual containing bomb-making instructions that has been linked to Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh. Garcia alleged that Bjornholt referred to the book as his "Bible." The alleged plot included plans to detonate bombs before an accomplice of Bjornholt's would begin "picking off people" with firearms, according to prosecutors. Investigators later seized three guns and ammunition from Bjornholt’s home. Bjornholt’s defense attorney, Chad Schell, pushed back against the allegations, claiming that the charges are based solely on unverified hearsay from a disgruntled former acquaintance, according to FOX 10. Schell told the court that the tip came from a "homeless alcoholic" whom Bjornholt had briefly let crash on his couch before kicking him out late last month. PENNSYLVANIA MAN ACCUSED OF PLOTTING ISIS ATTACK ARRESTED WITH RIFLE AND 190 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION: DOJ Schell said federal authorities had already investigated the claims weeks ago. Schell said the FBI executed a search warrant at Bjornholt’s home on Sept. 29 and that Bjornholt voluntarily provided investigators with his electronic devices and passwords. According to Schell, federal investigators found no evidence of terrorism or bomb-making materials and did not pursue federal charges before county authorities took over the case a couple of weeks later. "There is no evidence he's a danger to the community. What is the evidence that he's a danger to the community? Some hearsay statements from some dude — that my client kicked out of his house two days before September 29," Schell told the court. "Again, the FBI served a search warrant, got all of his electronic devices. He gave them access, gave him his passwords to those devices. They went through all of those electronic devices. They didn't see anything about terrorism. And FBI cut him loose," he continued. Schell also argued that the three seized guns were lawfully possessed, adding that Bjornholt's civil rights were restored after completing a previous sentence on a drug charge stemming from a closed first-degree murder case. According to Schell, the murder charge against Bjornholt was dropped because of a lack of evidence. The ammunition found inside the home, Schell said, was no more than standard magazine loads. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and FBI Phoenix for comment. Despite prosecutors citing Bjornholt's criminal history in arguing for a larger bond, the judge said the state's preliminary evidence relied heavily on hearsay and set Bjornholt's bond at $100,000, according to FOX 10. The judge nevertheless found enough probable cause to move the case forward. It remains unclear whether specific houses of worship were targeted in the alleged plot or whether there was a specific accomplice. Bjornholt is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 22 for a status conference and then later for a preliminary hearing on Oct. 26. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5855b75342cf4db922f14 Rams RB Kyren Williams Calls Out HC Sean McVay After Loss to Cardinals te 2026-10-19T02:50:03.515Z Rams RB Kyren Williams Calls Out HC Sean McVay After Loss to Cardinals The Cardinals upset the Rams on Sunday, and star RB Kyren Williams made it known he wasn't happy with head coach Sean McVay after. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5830475342cf4db922eb0 Bears QB Caleb Williams Reveals Unexpected Motivation Behind Falcons Win te 2026-10-19T02:40:04.959Z Bears QB Caleb Williams Reveals Unexpected Motivation Behind Falcons Win Caleb Williams had a surprising source of extra motivation before returning to help the Bears defeat the Falcons. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad580af75342cf4db922e45 Kevin Bacon pleads for help recovering missing FedEx package rerouted multiple times around the globe te 2026-10-19T02:30:07.348Z Kevin Bacon pleads for help recovering missing FedEx package rerouted multiple times around the globe Kevin Bacon was yearning and burning for somebody to tell him where his lost clothes were hiding. Bacon, 68, pleaded with his followers to help him figure out where FedEx sent a package of clothing he sent last month to a location across the pond. "Hey everybody, it's me. I'm over here, I'm working in Ireland," Bacon told his followers. "I wanted to pack light, so I decided to ship some old clothes over here to Ireland. I don't buy a lot of clothes. I've had these clothes probably since the '90s. 'FOOTLOOSE' STAR KEVIN BACON SHARES HOW THE MOVIE STILL HAUNTS HIM "So I used a shipping service that I don't want to say the name but it rhymes with BreadX," he said before explaining that he shipped a box of clothing on Sept. 26 from upstate New York to his filming location. "It went straight to Memphis, and then from Memphis it to France and by Sept. 28 it arrived in Germany, and by Sept. 29, they shipped it straight to Israel, not Ireland – Israel." The "Footloose" actor went on to explain that the package traveled from Israel back to France on Oct. 3, only to be sent back to Israel the following day. It traveled to Germany on Oct. 5 before being routed back to Israel on Oct. 6. KEVIN BACON'S DREAM OF BEING A FARMER LED TO 'BIGGEST FIGHT' WITH WIFE KYRA SEDGWICK "On Oct. 10, that box of old clothes made its way all the way to France, and on Oct. 11 it arrived in the UK, in England," he said. "Pretty close. Guess what? On Oct. 11, it left the UK and came straight to Ireland, where it has been sitting for five days, and they say they're unable to deliver it." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Bacon admitted he was frustrated with the situation and couldn't see a solution to his problem. "I don't understand why. It's just sitting there," he said. "I can't get a person the phone. I have not been able to talk to anybody. I know what you're thinking: Just go buy some more clothes. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "And you're right. I could buy some clothes, but I want these clothes. I've had them since the '90s. These are like ... they have a certain sentimental value." The "Tremors" star noted that the package contained "old boots, old jeans, old hats" as he wondered if he was "ever going to see this stuff" again. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "It's starting to get cold here," Bacon said. FedEx representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The company has separately apologized for the incident and said it was in direct contact with Bacon's team to deliver the package and was reviewing what went wrong. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad580ae75342cf4db922e3c Strait of Hormuz crisis traps 6,000 sailors as attacks on ships mount, UN maritime chief says te 2026-10-19T02:30:06.128Z Strait of Hormuz crisis traps 6,000 sailors as attacks on ships mount, UN maritime chief says Thousands of sailors remain stranded near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating attacks on commercial ships, the United Nations' top maritime official warned Sunday after Iran accused the U.S. military of using an international emergency radio channel to threaten civilian crews. The warning also came amid reports that 24 ships had been attacked on the waterway over roughly two weeks, underscoring growing concerns about maritime safety in the region, according to Financial Times. "The situation continues to be severe and critical when it comes to international shipping," International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez told Fox News Digital. "There is a double blockade and too many vessels have been attacked, particularly in recent days. 'VAST MAJORITY' OF IRAN'S ATTEMPTED ATTACKS ON STRAIT OF HORMUZ ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, CENTCOM SPOKESMAN SAYS "Seafarers have continued to perish in these attacks and around 6,000 seafarers remain trapped since the beginning of the conflict," he warned, adding that his message was not to transit the Strait of Hormuz or put seafarers at risk "until we have guarantees." Dominguez's warning followed an Oct. 9 letter to the IMO in which Iran alleged that the U.S. military used VHF Channel 16, an internationally designated maritime distress and safety channel, to intimidate Iranian crews in the Persian Gulf. "VHF Channel 16 has been repeatedly occupied for prolonged periods by the United States military forces operating in the Persian Gulf," the letter stated. TRUMP OPENS HORMUZ UNDER FIRE WITH ‘PROJECT FREEDOM’ AS IRAN WARNS OF ATTACKS "During such transmissions, Iranian seafarers have been addressed in Persian with threatening, abusive and provocative language and in certain instances urged to abandon their vessels." In a statement to Fox News Digital, U.S. Central Command defended its enforcement of the naval blockade of Iranian ports. "The U.S. naval blockade has been in place for months and is professionally communicated to all international mariners," CENTCOM said. "Vessels that refuse to comply with blockade enforcement receive multiple warnings, with ample opportunity to comply. "American forces remain highly vigilant, focused, and professional while fully enforcing the naval blockade against Iran." Iran's complaint was submitted by Seyed Ali Mousavi, its ambassador to the IMO, and circulated to member states on Oct. 9, according to a copy reviewed by Fox News Digital. Tehran also accused American forces of turning the maritime safety channel into an "instrument of military intimidation and psychological pressure against civilian crews." The letter cited commercial vessels, shipping companies and maritime operators but provided no recordings, transcripts or specific details of the alleged exchanges. Fox News Digital could not independently verify the accusations. IRAN THREATENS TO HALT RED SEA TRAFFIC IN RESPONSE TO US MILITARY BLOCKADE OF PORTS "Seafarers are not trained for combat, and they are not guilty of any conflicts that are happening around the world," Dominguez said. "And we have seen this in several parts of the world where Channel 16, that should not be used for this kind of communication, starts receiving messages that may be perceived as actually threatening or that are outside the remit of why it was created." Iran also asked the IMO to raise its allegations with member states and relevant international organizations, potentially including the International Telecommunication Union. Dominguez said the IMO could review its regulations and procedures to determine whether stronger safeguards are needed, though he did not announce a formal investigation. "Our role here at IMO is that when those situations take place, we will then look into any technical measures or any operational aspects that we may need to clarify further within our regulatory framework," he said, stressing that member states have equal rights to raise concerns, regardless of the conflict. "We have a responsibility, and I have a duty as well, to circulate letters and notes that the countries actually put forward when they're also being affected." WHO CONTROLS THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ RIGHT NOW? HERE'S WHAT THE SHIP TRAFFIC ACTUALLY SHOWS "We take all that information, meet at the level of different meetings of the organization and have the discussions," Dominguez added. "If it's demonstrated that we probably need to improve our rules in order to avoid communications issues, or that we need to enhance the knowledge of how these channels should be used, that is a role for us." The IMO had recorded 100 confirmed maritime incidents across the region as of Oct. 9, with 24 seafarers killed since the conflict began Feb. 28. Dominguez also warned that fraudulent ship registrations and false flags have become major contributors to the danger. "What we've also seen right now is an increase in fraudulent registries with false flags that are taking the risk and acting as shuttle tankers in order to bring goods in and out," he said. "That's one of the reasons that we're seeing an escalation. "And it's the irresponsible shipowners that are taking the risk in order to actually be able to trade and move some of the goods and the cargoes." WHITE HOUSE SILENT ON IRAN-OMAN HORMUZ PLAN TEHRAN SAYS WOULD BAN US WARSHIPS "For me, any single case, any vessel that is attacked, any life of a seafarer that is lost, is a critical situation for me, because they are all relevant, they are all important." Despite the confrontation, Dominguez said diplomatic channels with Iran remain open, though he has no direct contact with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. "I have communications with all the member states of IMO, and that includes the Islamic Republic of Iran," he said. "Of course, that's through the diplomatic channels. I don't have direct contact with the IRGC. "I have conversations with them and they respond to my messages. You know, the information flows. What is difficult is to get final decisions because of the conflict that is ongoing." Fox News Digital has reached out to the Iranian embassy for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad57bfc75342cf4db922d5e Kelsey Plum Reveals Who She Thinks is the WNBA's Next Superstar te 2026-10-19T02:10:04.863Z Kelsey Plum Reveals Who She Thinks is the WNBA's Next Superstar Phoenix Mercury star Kelsey Plum revealed which WNBA player she believes could become the league's next superstar. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad579ac75342cf4db922cdc Talarico Kicks Off Campaign Tour of Texas as Senate Election Looms te 2026-10-19T02:00:12.700Z Talarico Kicks Off Campaign Tour of Texas as Senate Election Looms The Democratic candidate invoked a rallying cry from the TV show “Friday Night Lights” as he began his final campaign push before the Nov. 3 election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad579ab75342cf4db922cb8 JJ McCarthy Makes NFL History in Giants Debut vs Saints te 2026-10-19T02:00:11.144Z JJ McCarthy Makes NFL History in Giants Debut vs Saints Giants QB J.J. McCarthy put on quite a show when he came on in relief of Jameis Winton vs. the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad579a875342cf4db922caf Amelia Earhart Search Hits Setback as New Expedition Rules Out Key Theory te 2026-10-19T02:00:08.624Z Amelia Earhart Search Hits Setback as New Expedition Rules Out Key Theory A new expedition searching for Amelia Earhart’s missing plane has ruled suspected wreckage on a remote Pacific island. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5774c75342cf4db922926 Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Ties Patriots Legend Tom Brady for Historic NFL Record te 2026-10-19T01:50:04.913Z Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Ties Patriots Legend Tom Brady for Historic NFL Record Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ties Tom Brady for an NFL record after his team's Week 6 win over the Chargers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad574fa75342cf4db922904 London Bridge Beard and Mustache Competition celebrates 55th anniversary te 2026-10-19T01:40:10.288Z London Bridge Beard and Mustache Competition celebrates 55th anniversary Hand-grown craftsmanship was centerstage on Saturday as the community celebrated the 55th anniversary of the London Bridge Beard and Mustache Competition. It's a beloved holdover from Lake Havasu City's earliest London Bridge Days, honoring Havasu's roots. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad574f775342cf4db9228dd Caitlin Clark and Taylor Swift spotted together again cheering on Travis Kelce at Chiefs game te 2026-10-19T01:40:07.716Z Caitlin Clark and Taylor Swift spotted together again cheering on Travis Kelce at Chiefs game Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was back enjoying some Kansas City Chiefs football alongside music sensation Taylor Swift, as they both cheered on Travis Kelce and the gang at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Swift, the wife of the Chiefs’ beloved tight end, was spotted wearing a red turtleneck sweater next to Clark and fellow musician Este Haim in her usual suite at the stadium on the CBS broadcast. CBS cameras cut to Swift and Clark as they celebrated a Kelce catch over the middle during the Chiefs’ 22-6 rout of the Los Angeles Chargers to remain undefeated on the season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Kelce finished the game with four catches for 53 yards, while star running back Kenneth Walker III continued to be a bully in the Chiefs’ backfield with 128 yards on just 19 carries with two scores. Just a week ago, Kelce and Swift were celebrating the future Pro Football Hall of Famer’s 37th birthday while in New York City. The Chiefs were on an early Week 5 bye. Meanwhile, Swift was spotted at the Academy Museum Gala on Saturday night, helping raise money for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! This isn’t the first time Swift and Clark have been spotted together at a Chiefs game. It was this time last year Clark, a big Chiefs fan, joined Swift inside the suite with many others, including Kelce’s father, Ed Kelce. Clark revealed last summer how much she loves the Chiefs after being questioned about what she was whispering to Swift in a viral clip from a Chiefs' playoff back in January 2025. "Honestly, I love football, and I know a lot about football," Clark responded to the question from Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe on their "A Touch More" podcast. "So, I was telling her why they threw a flag or like — but in the best way. Like, I don't even know everything. "I was just explaining things, but, yeah, that was really fun. I’m a big Chiefs fan. So, getting to spend time with Taylor, and then also Travis played really well that game — the Chiefs won, it was the playoffs." Clark has noted that Swift "treats everybody with the same amount of kindness," as she told ESPN back in May 2025. While she’s enjoying time with Swift, Clark would rather be in the WNBA Finals with her Fever teammates. Instead, it’s the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries, with the latter taking Game 1 at home over the weekend. Game 2 tips off in Golden State on Monday night. The Fever fell to the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the WBA Playoffs, losing 94-83 in Game 3, where Clark struggled from the field. She went 6-of-18 for 18 points, though she was just 3-of-12 from three-point territory. It was still another great season for the three-time All-Star, averaging 22.3 points and 8.3 assists per game across 40 contests. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad574f675342cf4db9228d4 Massachusetts GOP ticket rocked by alleged drunken crash as candidate abruptly halts campaign te 2026-10-19T01:40:06.520Z Massachusetts GOP ticket rocked by alleged drunken crash as candidate abruptly halts campaign A late-night crash has thrown a Massachusetts Republican’s statewide campaign into turmoil just weeks before voters head to the polls. Shawn Oliver, 42, the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor and a New Bedford city councilor, suspended his campaign on Sunday. The move came after Oliver was arrested following a rollover crash that involved five parked vehicles, police confirmed to Fox News Digital. Officers responded around 11:40 p.m. Saturday to 448 Dartmouth St., where a vehicle had overturned after striking multiple parked vehicles, the New Bedford Police Department said. Two of the five parked vehicles sustained extensive damage. BODYCAM SHOWS NANTUCKET OFFICIAL SLURRING, SWAYING DURING DUI STOP AFTER CRASHING INTO SIGN: POLICE Oliver, identified by police as the driver, was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Following an investigation at the scene and at the hospital, officers arrested Oliver and charged him with operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, a marked lanes violation and speeding, police said. DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE SEEN SOBBING, PRAYING IN PATROL CAR AFTER DUI ARREST: VIDEO Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Minogue publicly called on Oliver to suspend his campaign. "I am extremely disappointed. Shawn is lucky to be alive and lucky that no one innocent was hurt," Minogue wrote on X. "There is no excuse for driving under the influence." NEW JERSEY LT GOV DALE CALDWELL RESIGNS AFTER SEXUAL HARASSMENT INVESTIGATION Minogue, a businessman and military veteran challenging Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, said he spoke with Oliver before demanding he step aside. "After speaking with Shawn, I am asking him to suspend his campaign immediately, and when elected, I will formally ask for his resignation," he wrote. TRAFFIC DRAMA THREATENS TO END DEM GOVERNOR'S TENURE AS VOTERS HEAD TO POLLS IN RHODE ISLAND Oliver confirmed his campaign suspension on X, saying "the election is too important to be overshadowed by personal matters." New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said in a statement posted to Facebook that the crash happened in the city’s South End. MASSACHUSETTS MAYOR CHARGED WITH WIRE FRAUD IN $1.5M COVID RELIEF SCHEME "This morning, I was made aware that City Councilor Shawn Oliver was involved in a car accident in the South End and taken into custody," Mitchell said. "I’m grateful to the New Bedford Police Department for their prompt response and relieved that no one was seriously injured." The Democratic mayor also called for Oliver to address the incident publicly. EX-NEW JERSEY MAYOR, HER HUSBAND CHARGED FOR USING FAKE BALLOT SIGNATURES AFTER SHE PLEADED GUILTY TO DUI "The allegations against Councilor Oliver are deeply concerning, and the public deserves to hear his explanation of what happened," Mitchell said. Minogue urged Oliver to focus on his family and take steps to prevent another incident. "Shawn is a father and grandfather, and he needs to put his family first. He needs to do the work to ensure this never happens again," Minogue wrote. "If he needs help with that, I will help him." He also took aim at his Democratic opponent. ICE BOSTON ARRESTS BRAZILIAN ILLEGAL ALIEN WANTED FOR MURDER DAYS BEFORE GOV HEALY SIGNED PROTECT ACT "As governor, I will put the Commonwealth first. That starts with accountability, something Massachusetts has not seen from Maura Healey," Minogue wrote. The Massachusetts Department of Correction confirmed to Fox News Digital that Oliver, a New Bedford city councilor employed by the department, has been placed on restricted work duty following his arrest. "Shawn Oliver has been placed on restricted work duty while all facts and circumstances are reviewed. He is currently assigned to the Massachusetts Treatment Center," department spokesman Scott J. Croteau said. The campaign suspension comes just weeks before the November election, with Minogue challenging Healey and Democratic Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll seeking another term. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad574f375342cf4db9228a7 Ben Simmons Hit With Horrible, Season-Ending Injury Prior to NBA Comeback te 2026-10-19T01:40:03.962Z Ben Simmons Hit With Horrible, Season-Ending Injury Prior to NBA Comeback ”This injury is another chapter in my journey, not the end of my story,” the guard said in an emotional Instagram post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5729f75342cf4db922871 Kansas City Chiefs star defensive lineman Chris Jones caught in screaming match with coaches on sidelines te 2026-10-19T01:30:07.681Z Kansas City Chiefs star defensive lineman Chris Jones caught in screaming match with coaches on sidelines The Kansas City Chiefs are once again heading towards yet another AFC West division title and likely Super Bowl win, but you'd never know it by how their sideline looked on Sunday. The Chiefs hosted the 0-5 Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and the game pretty much went as expected. LA's hapless offense wasn't able to move the ball with any consistency and the Chiefs' offense imposed their will, outside two turnovers. While the outcome might never have been in doubt, for whatever reason, one of the team's best defensive players wasn't happy about something on the Kansas City sideline. JALEN HURTS CURSES AT RECEIVER IN VIRAL HOT-MIC MOMENT DURING EAGLES' COLLAPSE AGAINST RAMS With his team ahead 9-3 in the second quarter, Chris Jones, the Chiefs' star defensive tackle, sat down on the Kansas City bench. Joe Cullen, the team's defensive line coach, came over to talk to him, putting his hand on Jones' shoulder, as coaches are wont to do. Bizarrely, Jones wasn't happy about it, immediately shoving Cullen's hand off him and starting a screaming match. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Trent Green, calling the game as an analyst for CBS, said on the broadcast that he believes Jones and Cullen "have a great relationship." As for what the disagreement was about, Green speculated that he didn't "think Chris liked the fact that he put his hand on his shoulder." He added that instead of immediately getting physical, Jones should have "asked him politely to take it off." It's still unclear what exactly the fight was over. Cullen coached Jones for the past five seasons, starting in 2022. During those five years, Jones has been first-team All-Pro three times, made the Pro Bowl each season, and won two Super Bowls. Not a bad resume together. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER After the game, Jones was seen walking off the field with tight end Travis Kelce, seemingly no worse for wear. The Chiefs went on to win Sunday's game 22-6, because of course they did. The schedule gets a little harder with a road trip to play the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field Sunday night, though given how dominant they've been, Kansas City seems likely to coast their way to another deep playoff run. Fully putting the fluky one-score losses during the 2025 season behind them. As long as their players and coaches can get along while they're winning, that is. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5704875342cf4db92280f Mike Rogers presses CNN's Dana Bash on why the press is 'eager' to defend Abdul El-Sayed te 2026-10-19T01:20:08.926Z Mike Rogers presses CNN's Dana Bash on why the press is 'eager' to defend Abdul El-Sayed Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers accused the press of being "eager" to protect his opponent, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, on CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday. During his interview with host Dana Bash, Rogers criticized El-Sayed as Bash repeatedly pressed him to comment on President Donald Trump calling El-Sayed a "jihadist." Rogers denied ever referring to El-Sayed as a terrorist himself but argued that there were legitimate concerns over El-Sayed's ideology and his family's alleged past support for the Muslim Brotherhood. HISTORIC NEWSPAPER GIVES EL-SAYED A SAVAGE REBUKE FOR HIDING HIS PAST WHILE ENDORSING HIS OPPONENT "He has a long history of supporting the Muslim Brotherhood, which, by the way, diminishes women's role in society, just as they did when they took over in Egypt in 2012 and 2013," Rogers said. "He supported that regime." Bash began interrupting, but Rogers remarked that the press should be more concerned. "He called for the purging of the press. He called for purging of police. As a matter of fact, if I were the press, I would start looking at this," Rogers said. Later on in the segment, Rogers and Bash sparred again over a viral clip of El-Sayed responding to whether he disavows the Muslim Brotherhood after past scrutiny of his family's alleged connections to the group. Bash insisted that El-Sayed responded, "Sure, yes" when asked, but Rogers denied it, calling it a larger issue with his ideology. MICHIGAN DEMOCRAT CONFIRMS SISTER-IN-LAW'S TERROR WATCHLIST LAWSUIT DAYS BEFORE OBAMA CAMPAIGN APPEARANCE "No, that's not true. Dana, listen —" Rogers said. "I don't want to debate with you," Bash interjected. "I don't know why the press is so eager for him to protect this guy," Rogers remarked. "Congressman, I just want to be factual," Bash said. "And it is. It's an ideology. My argument is, is that ideology something we should worry about? I think it is," Rogers said. Fox News Digital reached out to CNN and Rogers' campaign for comment. EL-SAYED ASKED IF HE BELIEVES AMERICA IS 'READY FOR A MUSLIM PRESIDENT' AHEAD OF SENATE RACE El-Sayed has faced increased scrutiny in his campaign over his family after unearthed social media posts from his half-sister, Eman Abdelhadi, implied that their mother was an active member of the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed's campaign has denied these claims in a statement to Fox News and argued that Rogers' accusations are "racist and untrue." "Abdul is a dad and a doctor. He has spent his entire career working to keep Michiganders healthy and safe. Independent fact checkers have repeatedly debunked Mike’s lies, but their campaign continues to use bad faith attacks on Abdul's faith and family. Mike wants to distract from Trump’s agenda that is terrorizing Michigan families at the pump and at the grocery store," the statement read. A Fox News Digital review of Grabien transcripts found that several legacy news organizations hesitated to report the initial allegations last week. When media reported on the claims, it was often limited to reporting on El-Sayed's denial. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5704775342cf4db922806 Shane Steichen says Daniel Jones won't be benched but coach and general manager Chris Ballard are in trouble te 2026-10-19T01:20:07.908Z Shane Steichen says Daniel Jones won't be benched but coach and general manager Chris Ballard are in trouble Head coach Shane Steichen was asked about his job status and whether quarterback Daniel is going to be benched, and it made sense because the Indianapolis Colts lost to the previously winless Tennessee Titans on Sunday. And let's cut to the chase: Steichen said Jones is not going to be benched despite throwing two interceptions to increase his season total to six in as many games. Jones has thrown at least one interception in each of the past four games. FROM THE CHARGERS TO THE COLTS AND FALCONS, WHICH OF THE NFL'S EIGHT WINLESS TEAMS ARE ALREADY IN PANIC MODE So Jones sticks for now. "I think Daniel knows he's got to play better," Steichen said. "I got to coach better." We all know by now that neither Steichen nor general manager Chris Ballard are likely to remain past the end of this season – assuming they even last that long – unless the club gets on a roll. That's how it is when the team has lost four of its six games, including two of three at home, and the home crowd booed lustily on Sunday afternoon. The boos metastasized to "fire Ballard" chants by game's end. Steichen understood the sentiment. "We've got to give them something to cheer about, you know?" he said. "I don't blame them for booing one freaking bit." The thing is, owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon seemed inclined to agree with fans' frustrations last season when she put everyone on blast. "I'm pissed. We're all pissed," she famously said after her team's 2025 collapse, consisting of seven consecutive losses to end the season. "We have been very clear with Chris and Shane that giving them another opportunity means that the sense of urgency for them to deliver and perform has never been higher. Chris and Shane are both capable of facing this challenge head-on and finding a way to achieve the results that our fans deserve, which is winning games, getting to the postseason and ultimately winning championships." So if that was the starting point, would Irsay-Gordon be likely to support her coach and GM now in the face of boos from her best customers? Nope. TITANS CEO APOLOGIZES TO BELEAGUERED FANBASE AFTER DREADFUL START TO THE SEASON: 'WE'RE SORRY' Losing to the Titans, who have struggled to merely keep their organizational flow chart straight the past three years, blew the pick of Malik Willis as their franchise quarterback, followed that by blowing the pick of Will Levis and are on track to blow the pick of Cam Ward, is embarrassing. So, of course, questions about Steichen's job status are fair. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Obviously, my job is to get this team ready and that's what I'm focused on right now," Steichen said. Steichen would be lucky to finish out the season barring a change of direction by his team. Such a move wouldn't necessarily fix things, but it would help give Irsay-Gordon a head start on a search for new people while avoiding the untidy approach of going behind her coach's back. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5704675342cf4db9227fd Kristin Cavallari says she learned a painful $250K lesson involving her father at 22 te 2026-10-19T01:20:06.907Z Kristin Cavallari says she learned a painful $250K lesson involving her father at 22 Kristin Cavallari is reflecting on a painful lesson after lending her father a quarter of a million dollars. During a recent episode of her podcast "Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari," in which the 39-year-old reality star shared her opinions on women and finances, Cavallari recalled how she ended up $250,000 "in the hole" following two loans to her father Dennis Cavallari that were never repaid. "My dad came to me — I was filming ‘The Hills,’ so I must have been 22 — and asked for a large sum of money to borrow. Six figures," she said. KRISTIN CAVALLARI ADMITS HER KIDS FLY COACH WHILE SHE SITS IN FIRST CLASS "And I was making great money at the time, but it’s still — I’m 22," Cavallari continued. "Six figures is a big deal for me." "But I lent it to him, and he promised me he would pay me back," the Uncommon James founder remembered. "He probably said six months, and he was going to give me interest on top of it. And, you know, well, I didn’t get paid back. And instead, he asked to borrow more money, another six-figure number." JAMIE-LYNN SIGLER CLAIMS HER EX-HUSBAND SECRETLY STOLE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS FROM HER 'SOPRANOS' EARNINGS Cavallari said that she confronted Dennis about not repaying the first loan but ultimately relented. "I said to him, ‘You haven’t even acknowledged the first payment, and now you want more money?’" she recalled. "But because I’m such a f-----g sucker — or I was at the time — I lent him more money." WYNONNA JUDD ADMITS HELPING DAUGHTER DURING METH BATTLE ‘BIT ME IN THE BUTT' The "Laguna Beach" alum admitted she has no expectation of ever getting the money back. "I will never see that money," she said. "So, when I tell you, I’m in the hole with my own dad, a quarter of a million dollars." THE RICH HAVE ONE FINANCIAL HABIT MOST AMERICANS IGNORE AT THEIR PERIL "Talk about a bad business decision," Cavallari added. However, the TV personality acknowledged that the experience taught her the importance of setting boundaries with family and friends when it comes to money. JENNIE GARTH ADMITS ‘SCARY’ FINANCIAL SPIRAL AFTER ‘90210’ FAME "I didn’t know how to set boundaries in my early 20s," she admitted. "I’ve learned that. You know, it would be a very different conversation probably today, but it’s the lending-money-to-people thing." "When you have money, it’s almost like people expect it," Cavallari continued. "And you are in no way, shape or form required or obligated to lend anybody money, especially if you’ve worked your f---king tail off for that money." JENNIFER GARNER SAYS SHE 'PANICKED' ABOUT FINANCIAL STABILITY AFTER DIVORCE FROM BEN AFFLECK "Like I have worked my ass off for all of my money," she added. "And so I think that’s why probably that stings the most." "It just was like sort of taking advantage of me at such a young age." CUT OFF BY YOUR ADULT CHILD? PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCHER REVEALS WHAT PARENTS SHOULD DO NEXT Now a mother herself, Cavallari said she struggles to understand her father's decision to turn to her for such a large sum of money when she was so young. Cavallari shares sons Camden, 14, and Jaxon, 12, and daughter Saylor, 10, with her ex-husband, former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler. JENNIFER GARNER SAYS DIVORCE FROM BEN AFFLECK CAUSED 'UPHEAVAL' THAT KEPT HER FROM WORKING FOR YEARS "I can’t imagine going to my kids when they’re 22 and asking for that kind of money," she said. "I guess I understand that he didn’t have a lot of options. But I don't know." "And also my relationship with my dad is very complicated," Cavallari continued. "So there are other layers to it. But for the purpose of this conversation, I just think you’re allowed to do what you want to do with your money." Cavallari shared a clip from the episode on Instagram, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy for women. "We’re talking all things MONEY this week!!" she wrote. "I’m over money being a taboo topic for women. We’re talking financial independence, the mistakes I’ve made, and everything I’ve learned along the way. If you wanna chase the bag, this one’s for you." Cavallari previously discussed her difficult relationship with Dennis and the unpaid loans during a July appearance on the "Aspire with Emma Grede" podcast. The "Balancing in Heels" author shared that she eventually came to terms with the financial loss. "I've had to grapple with it, you know, and I've ultimately put it to bed and made peace with it," she said. "I think at the time, I didn't know how to say no to my dad. That's also been sort of like a big life lesson for me. I mean, I've ultimately cut my dad out of my life." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "So I really figured out how to say no to him," Cavallari continued. "But it was really hard for me when I was younger. And so, that's probably like the biggest thing that stands out in my mind in terms of how you think about teaching your kids about money." In June 2025, Cavallari reflected on cutting ties with her father after claiming that he "traumatized" her children. "I always had a rough relationship with my dad," she said during an appearance on the "Boyfriend Material" podcast. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "He crossed the line with one of my boys, and that's a dealbreaker for me. Especially when he had zero accountability, no apology. Like, he traumatized my kids, and I have no room for that in my life. And so, that was it," she continued, without detailing what took place. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Cavallari said she hasn't spoken to her father in roughly three years. According to "The Hills" star, her father never tried to make amends after crossing the line with her son. "To be honest with you, as a mom, if I had a kid, and I really f----- up with my kid, and they wanted to cut me out of their life, I would do everything imaginable to not let that happen. I would be like I am so f------ sorry, showing up at your house, like doing everything imaginable. And my dad, in a lot of ways, was like, ‘OK.’" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5704475342cf4db9227d0 Trump Defends Russia Sanctions Waiver Amid Republican Backlash te 2026-10-19T01:20:04.527Z Trump Defends Russia Sanctions Waiver Amid Republican Backlash President Donald Trump is defending his decision to waive key sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad56df075342cf4db92278c Tampa Bay Rays move one win from World Series after Drew Rasmussen dominates Cleveland Guardians te 2026-10-19T01:10:08.126Z Tampa Bay Rays move one win from World Series after Drew Rasmussen dominates Cleveland Guardians The Tampa Bay Rays sit just one win away from the World Series after putting on a postseason clinic in Cleveland on Sunday. Behind a pitching gem from Drew Rasmussen, Tampa Bay silenced Progressive Field with a clinical 3-1 Game 5 victory, seizing a 3-2 series lead that pushes the Guardians to the brink of elimination and sets up a potential World Series showdown against Milwaukee. Rasmussen was lights-out. Over seven strong innings, he surrendered just one run on four hits and gave Cleveland virtually no room to breathe. The Guardians had no answers at the plate, and when they threatened again in the seventh, Rasmussen erased the danger with a 6-4-3 double play. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Rays didn't need big home runs to take control; they simply chipped away early. Jonny DeLuca worked a bases-loaded walk in the first, Jonathan Aranda lined an RBI single in the second, and Liam Hicks dropped in an RBI single of his own in the third. Cleveland looked flat from start to finish. The Guardians had no rhythm at the plate, swinging right through Rasmussen's best pitches and struggling to string at-bats together. Their only run came on an infield groundout in the sixth, and Tampa Bay's bullpen locked down the final six outs without breaking a sweat, capped by Bryan Baker closing it out in the ninth. BREWERS MANAGER HAS EPIC QUOTE STRAIGHT FROM HOLLYWOOD SCRIPT AFTER SWEEPING VAUNTED DODGERS The series now heads back south to St. Petersburg for Game 6. The Rays have two chances on their home turf to capture the American League pennant, while the Guardians have to find a way to revive their offense. And Milwaukee is waiting. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad56dee75342cf4db922783 Saudi Arabia on edge: Iconic Kingdom Centre sends workers home amid Houthi attacks te 2026-10-19T01:10:06.636Z Saudi Arabia on edge: Iconic Kingdom Centre sends workers home amid Houthi attacks One of Saudi Arabia’s most iconic skyscrapers ordered office workers to stay home Sunday as escalating attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels rattled the capital of Riyadh amid fears of a widening Middle East conflict. The move came after the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted two drones in the Riyadh area, a third over the Eastern Province and two ballistic missiles in southern Saudi Arabia overnight, after authorities had earlier issued a threat alert in the capital, also shared on X. Management at the 99-story Kingdom Centre, a landmark on Riyadh's skyline, ordered office employees to work remotely until further notice, according to reporting by Agence France-Presse (AFP). The directive affects a building whose tenants include major international financial institutions such as Merrill Lynch, consulting giant McKinsey & Company and the International Monetary Fund. THE HOUTHIS AREN'T SOMEBODY ELSE'S PROBLEM. AMERICA CAN'T AFFORD TO LOOK AWAY "Please be advised that remote working arrangements are mandatory for all office employees at Kingdom Centre, effective immediately and until further notice," building management said in an email obtained by AFP. Employees were instructed not to report back to their offices. The shopping mall at the base of the tower, however, remained open to the public. Management did not specify a reason for the directive, but it came as repeated missile and drone attacks by Yemen's Houthis disrupted the Saudi capital. The security concerns also follow a deadly Oct. 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport that killed 13 people and wounded more than 300 others. As previously reported by Fox News Digital, another strike the following day killed one person and injured 11. Airport operations have been severely disrupted, while schools in Riyadh have extended remote learning measures amid continued security threats. SAUDI ARABIA FACING 'BIGGEST THREAT' EVER TO OIL PRODUCTION AS IRAN-PROXY HOUTHIS LAUNCH ATTACKS, EXPERT SAYS The mounting crisis comes as Saudi Arabia's military reported two deaths in a helicopter crash near its southern border with Yemen. Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition, said Sunday that an AH-6i reconnaissance helicopter crashed in the Najran region because of a technical malfunction, killing both crew members. Saudi civil defense authorities also reported Sunday that six people were injured when a hostile projectile struck a residential neighborhood in Najran, damaging three homes and three vehicles. Meanwhile, Egypt moved toward potentially providing military assistance to Saudi Arabia as the kingdom confronts the growing Houthi threat. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi requested an emergency parliamentary session to authorize defensive military support for Saudi Arabia if requested by Riyadh, Reuters reported. Lawmakers were expected to continue discussions Monday. NEW RISK FOR US CONSUMERS AS IRAN-BACKED ATTACKS THREATEN A SECOND MAJOR OIL CHOKEPOINT The Egyptian presidency said Cairo was prepared to provide Saudi Arabia with necessary support to defend its security, stability, territorial integrity and Islamic holy sites. The statement followed a meeting of Egypt's National Defense Council chaired by el-Sissi and attended by senior government and military officials. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty also spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan about regional developments and the importance of de-escalation, according to a post on X. The potential involvement of Egypt, which has one of the Arab world's largest militaries, could significantly expand the regional response to the Houthis. The Iran-backed group now controls Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and much of the country's north. Fighting with the Saudi-led coalition, which supports Yemen's internationally recognized government, has intensified amid the broader U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad566e875342cf4db92267d Ohio State QB Julian Sayin's injury may completely reshape the College Football Playoff race te 2026-10-19T00:40:08.228Z Ohio State QB Julian Sayin's injury may completely reshape the College Football Playoff race It was a stunning week seven in the world of college football, both for the number of top programs that lost, and for who they lost to. BYU took down Notre Dame, with a little help from yet another controversial last second game clock issue. Auburn beat the heavily favored Georgia Bulldogs in Athens. Florida rose from the dead to upset Texas in Austin on the back of another disappointing performance from Arch Manning. Tennessee had a big home win over Alabama, holding the powerful Crimson Tide offense to just 10 points. Miami held on to beat Florida State thanks to some questionable officiating, but just not losing bumped the Hurricanes up to No. 1. But arguably the most impactful win of the weekend was The Ohio State Buckeyes ending Indiana's 22-game winning streak in Bloomington. With around a minute remaining, Indiana seemed to tie it when Josh Hoover hit a wide open Nick Marsh in the end zone. Marsh's foot came down just out of bounds, however, and Ohio State hung on to the 19-15 win. WEEK 7 AP TOP 25 POLL FEATURES A COMPLETE SHUFFLE AFTER CHAOTIC WEEKEND, WITH MIAMI TAKING OVER THE TOP SPOT Thanks to the 12-team playoff, the win for OSU and loss for Indiana wouldn't typically mean either team is out of the running. And this week's AP Top 25 Poll reflects that; Ohio State is No. 3, and Indiana is No. 5, thanks to the carnage around them. So how could it be the most impactful? Because of what happened to starting quarterback Julian Sayin's shoulder in the fourth quarter. Indiana defensive lineman Mario Landino sacked Sayin in the fourth quarter, forcing a fumble and the injury when he hit the ground. The 21-year-old junior immediately could be seen favoring his right arm and went to the locker room, emerging a few minutes afterward with his arm in a sling. After the game, head coach Ryan Day was light on specifics, saying he didn't have further details on what exactly the injury was, but did admit that Sayin's likely to miss "several weeks." Day was adamant that true freshman backup Luke Fahey would be able to step in, particularly with a bye week approaching. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "We'll regroup," he said. "We've got a good team. When Luke's in there, we just may need to do things just a little bit differently, but the bye week gives us a chance to regroup on that and put our heads together." After replacing Sayin, Fahey went 0-2 passing, though he did draw a penalty that helped extend a Buckeyes' drive. The bye week reps will help, but as a true freshman, Fahey's light on college experience and now thrust into the starting role at a pivotal time. Which is why Sayin's injury could reshape the playoff picture. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Though OSU has the bye week coming up, their next game is on the road against the No. 16 USC Trojans. With Sayin, the Buckeyes would be sizable favorites. With a true freshman backup? The calculus might change significantly. The SC defense isn't Indiana, but making your first career start, on the road, in front of what's sure to be a sold-out, hostile LA Coliseum crowd, against a team hungry to make statement and reach the College Football Playoff for the first time in Lincoln Riley's tenure? It's not ideal, to say the least. If Sayin isn't able to return after SC, the Buckeyes return home to face ... Oregon. While that matchup no longer looks like the battle of top-5 teams it looked like in the preseason, the Ducks' defense is still extremely talented, and even with their backup QB's, pulled out an impressive win against a very good Nebraska team. The schedule doesn't get much easier after that either. Ranked Northwestern comes to Columbus. Then the Buckeyes travel to Lincoln to play Nebraska, and host Michigan in "The Game." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Without further specifics on Sayin's injury, it's hard to say how many games he might miss, but even the SC game alone could have enormous ramifications. USC is on the playoff bubble, but if the Trojans beat Wisconsin and OSU, now with Fahey playing, they'd immediately move into the top-10. A slip up at home against a still dangerous Oregon team, and the Buckeyes could suddenly be on the outside of the top-12 looking in. That could open the door for more SEC or Big 12 teams to jump in. Or maybe Iowa, considering the Hawkeyes' relatively favorable closing schedule compared to other top programs in the two superconferences. There's a long way to go, with nearly half the season's games left to be played. Ohio State could still beat USC on the road, even with a backup, considering the Trojans' struggles to win big games under Riley and their suffocating defense. Sayin could also return by the first week of November, with OSU staying on track to go to the Big Ten Championship Game. But there are suddenly a lot more variables for the Buckeyes than it looked like. In a year where any and all teams seem beatable, by anyone, Ohio State heads into games against USC and Oregon with a true freshman quarterback. It could be bad news for the Buckeyes, and good for everyone else. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad566e575342cf4db922650 Bills’ CJ Gardner-Johnson Ejected After Spitting on Raiders Player  te 2026-10-19T00:40:05.634Z Bills’ CJ Gardner-Johnson Ejected After Spitting on Raiders Player  The CBS Halftime show broke it down and even played it back in slow motion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5649075342cf4db92260c Luke Bryan's son thanks fans for prayers after painful high school football injury te 2026-10-19T00:30:08.616Z Luke Bryan's son thanks fans for prayers after painful high school football injury Luke Bryan's son suffered an injury Friday while playing quarterback during a high school football game. Thomas Boyer Bryan, 18, exited a game after landing on his right shoulder when he was sacked during the opening drive, according to The Tennessean. Thomas Boyer Bryan, who goes by "Bo," was later spotted on the sidelines wearing a sling on his right arm as his Battle Ground Academy team played against Pope John Paul II Preparatory School in Tennessee. LUKE BRYAN THREATENS TO 'KNOCK THE S--- OUT OF' ONLINE TROLLS TRASHING HIS NEW SONG Bo threw for 2,006 yards and 30 touchdowns with three interceptions through seven games this season to bring the team to a 6-1 record in his first season as a starter, the outlet reported. Bo told The Tennessean he would undergo an X-ray following the game. "I don’t know what we’re looking at yet," coach Bobby Bentley told The Tennessean. "We’ll have to figure this thing out. That’s the challenge for us as a team and as coaches. What do we do? How do we do it? We’re going to figure it out." LUKE BRYAN TRIES HIS HAND AT WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY WITH JASON ALDEAN BY HIS SIDE On Instagram the following day, Bo told his social media followers that he broke his collar bone. "Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. We will be back," he said, per USA Today. Bryan's representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. TOM BRADY AND BRIDGET MOYNAHAN REUNITE AT SON JACK'S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION The country music legend admitted last month that he was "super impressed" watching his son play. "He's learning as he goes, everything that happens to him this year it's the first time he's had all these pressure situations," Bryan told USA Today High School Sports. "Can't be more proud as a dad." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE He added, "Well the main thing is, you see the hard work that he puts in and you just want the hard work to pay off. The main thing is to see his hard work and his commitment and his love for the game... I'm just so proud of him." Bryan and hiw wife, Caroline Boyer, have sons Bo and Tatum "Tate" Christopher Bryan. Following the death of his sister Kelly Bryan and brother-in-law Ben Lee Cheshire, the couple took in Kelly and Ben’s three children to raise alongside their sons. The "American Idol" judge previously told Hook & Barrel that he often reflected on how his kids were watching his every move. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Just last week I had to tell one of my boys, ‘I know you have seen me do this… but that doesn’t mean you do it.’ But it all starts with the father in the home — they lean on us as the example," Bryan said. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "I did it with my dad. I mean my wife tells me once a week, ‘You sound like your daddy.’ When I know I have a hunting trip coming up, my dad used to do it too, my gear is all laid out perfectly and ready to go — I do it the same way he did it, and now my boys do it too." He added, "I think too, through all their good days and bad, you have to uplift them. To teach them to cut themselves some slack." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5648f75342cf4db922603 Rams have a legitimate gripe with NFL officials, but their 2-4 record is the bigger problem te 2026-10-19T00:30:07.459Z Rams have a legitimate gripe with NFL officials, but their 2-4 record is the bigger problem The Los Angeles Rams have another reason to complain about NFL officiating. They also have a 2-4 record after losing at home to an Arizona Cardinals team that entered Sunday with one win. I'd be a lot more concerned about the second part. Yes, a questionable personal foul helped Arizona get into position for the winning field goal in its 18-16 victory. Rams fans have every right to be frustrated, especially given what happened against Denver earlier this season. FORMER NFL QB SEAN SALISBURY WANTS OFFICIALS TO FACE POSTGAME QUESTIONS LIKE PLAYERS AND COACHES But this was supposed to be the NFL's superteam. The preseason Super Bowl favorite. A team built to win a championship right now. Instead, Los Angeles needed a touchdown in the final minute just to take the lead against the Cardinals. Then it couldn't get through the remaining 47 seconds. That's a problem that goes well beyond the officials. Matthew Stafford's 6-yard touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson capped an 86-yard drive and tied the score 15-15 with 47 seconds remaining. But what should have been a routine go-ahead extra point was anything but. Rams kicker Blake Grupe had injured his knee tackling Devin Duvernay just over five minutes into the game and did not return, leaving punter Ethan Evans to attempt the crucial kick. RAMS KICKER BLAKE GRUPE KNOCKS HIMSELF OUT OF HIS DEBUT WITH A DISASTROUS TACKLE ATTEMPT He drilled it, and for a moment it looked like Los Angeles was going to escape with a win it probably didn't deserve. But one play, albeit a controversial one, was all Arizona needed to reach field-goal range. The Rams jumped offsides on the first snap of the Cardinals' possession, giving quarterback Jacoby Brissett a free play to take a shot down the field. He hit Jalen Brooks for 21 yards. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace was flagged for unnecessary roughness on the tackle, adding 15 yards and moving the Cardinals to the Los Angeles 29-yard line. FOX analyst Greg Olsen repeatedly insisted during the broadcast that Wallace's hit wasn't a foul. FOX rules analyst Mike Pereira also said there wasn't enough to warrant a personal foul. After three running plays, Chad Ryland hit a 43-yard field goal as time expired. It was Ryland's sixth field goal of the day. The questionable call certainly helped Arizona. But the Rams had already given Brissett a free play and allowed a 21-yard completion on a drive that began with 47 seconds remaining and the Cardinals out of timeouts. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Making the ending even more frustrating for Rams fans was the player involved. Wallace was flagged for pass interference against Denver, erasing an interception. Rams head coach Sean McVay later said the NFL acknowledged it was a mistake. Now Wallace and the Rams have another call to be angry about, and another loss in the standings. Look, saying a team should have played better doesn't excuse a questionable call that helps decide the game. The officials still have a job to do, regardless of what happened before the flag. But so do McVay, the Rams' offensive line and a defense that took the field with a lead and 47 seconds remaining. Los Angeles needed a last-minute touchdown to take the lead over a team that entered the red zone five times and failed to score a single touchdown. SEAN MCVAY IS 'SICK' ABOUT HIS OVERTIME CALL AS ANOTHER SUPER BOWL COACH PUBLICLY REGRETS END OF GAME DECISION Arizona's pass rush repeatedly disrupted the Rams' offense, keeping Stafford off-balance for most of the game. Now, credit to Stafford: He showed up with the game on the line and led his team on an 86-yard touchdown drive to take the lead. Still, the Rams had nine points through 59 minutes. That's a pretty big concern for a team led by Stafford with offensive weapons like Puka Nacua, Davante Adams and Kyren Williams. The upcoming schedule gives the Rams a chance to recover, with the Raiders, Chargers and Commanders up next. But after watching this performance, I'm not sure Los Angeles should be looking at anyone as an easy win. They're too talented to write off after six games. They're also 2-4, and the preseason hype isn't going to help them climb out of that hole. Neither is another explanation from the NFL about a flag. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad5623575342cf4db922579 Colts Pro Bowler Puts Front Office on Notice After Dismal Titans Loss te 2026-10-19T00:20:05.563Z Colts Pro Bowler Puts Front Office on Notice After Dismal Titans Loss “I’m sick and tired of the same song and dance every year,” the frustrated Colts player said following the loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad55fdf75342cf4db92252c Trump Defends Plans to Ease Russia Sanctions and Hints at a Hostage Deal te 2026-10-19T00:10:07.028Z Trump Defends Plans to Ease Russia Sanctions and Hints at a Hostage Deal The president on Sunday justified his reversal of almost five years of sanctions against Russia as part of peace negotiations. He did not name any hostage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad55d9d75342cf4db922508 Community Park splash pad temporarily closed for warranty repairs te 2026-10-19T00:00:29.593Z Community Park splash pad temporarily closed for warranty repairs BULLHEAD CITY — The splash pad at Community Park is temporarily closed for warranty repairs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad55d9c75342cf4db9224fc Our view: Don't let the 'ick factor' cloud Arizona's water debate te 2026-10-19T00:00:28.148Z Our view: Don't let the 'ick factor' cloud Arizona's water debate Lake Havasu City has spent years finding ways to reuse treated wastewater. We don't drink it, but we put it to work rather than waste a resource that can serve another purpose. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad55d9a75342cf4db9224f3 Mohave County considers $200,000 system to connect law enforcement data te 2026-10-19T00:00:26.672Z Mohave County considers $200,000 system to connect law enforcement data Mohave County supervisors will consider a $200,000 software agreement Monday that would bring law enforcement data from the Sheriff's Office and three municipal police departments into a centralized system. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad55d9875342cf4db9224ea Mohave County advances airport transition with proposed operating fees te 2026-10-19T00:00:24.874Z Mohave County advances airport transition with proposed operating fees Mohave County supervisors will consider another step Monday toward taking control of Laughlin-Bullhead International Airport, moving to establish the fees the county will collect when it assumes operations next year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad55d9775342cf4db9224e1 Mohave County supervisors to consider funding for childhood vaccination program te 2026-10-19T00:00:23.204Z Mohave County supervisors to consider funding for childhood vaccination program Mohave County supervisors will consider renewing a state agreement Monday to continue providing childhood vaccinations at no out-of-pocket cost to families, regardless of insurance coverage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad55d9575342cf4db9224d8 Mohave County seeks road worker raises after 21 resignations this year te 2026-10-19T00:00:21.747Z Mohave County seeks road worker raises after 21 resignations this year Mohave County has lost 21 road maintenance employees to resignations since the beginning of the year, prompting a proposal to increase pay for workers responsible for maintaining the county's roads. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad55d9475342cf4db9224cf Gary Hanson: Trump doubles down te 2026-10-19T00:00:20.049Z Gary Hanson: Trump doubles down Editor: Every time a court tells trump "No" he seems determined to find anther path to the same destination. Instead of accepting adverse rulings, the response often appears to be new law, new policy, or a new legal theory designed… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home