https://meenews.co/post/6ac9790375342cf4db8e393b Dream Get Unfortunate News on Allisha Gray Before Game 3 Tip-Off te 2026-10-09T23:30:11.859Z Dream Get Unfortunate News on Allisha Gray Before Game 3 Tip-Off The Atlanta Dream could sweep the New York Liberty on Friday night with a win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9790075342cf4db8e3932 49ers Will Activate 2025 First-Round Pick for Season Debut Against Seahawks te 2026-10-09T23:30:08.462Z 49ers Will Activate 2025 First-Round Pick for Season Debut Against Seahawks The star defensive end hasn't played in nearly a year after tearing his ACL and suffering meniscus damage last November. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac976a875342cf4db8e38b9 Texas legend has sky-high hopes for Longhorns ahead of Red River Rivalry game vs Oklahoma te 2026-10-09T23:20:08.883Z Texas legend has sky-high hopes for Longhorns ahead of Red River Rivalry game vs Oklahoma The Red River Rivalry makes its return on Saturday, and someone all too familiar with the big game was back in Dallas on Friday gearing up for his former Texas Longhorns to continue their national title hopes. Colt McCoy never quite reached the promised land in Austin, but he did have the upper hand in the matchup, going 3-1 in his four years, including the 45-35 victory when his Texas squad was fifth in the country, and the Oklahoma Sooners were ranked No. 1. Texas has won three of the last four matchups after losing 10 of the previous 13, including the 2018 Big 12 Championship Game. "Just the history of this game, right in the middle between both schools, played in Dallas, played in the Cotton Bowl, that place, I mean, you just feel the sanctity of that place when you walk down the tunnel, the shared tunnel. The fans are split down the middle, it's always played in October, it's kind of the kickoff into your conference," McCoy said to Fox News Digital in an interview Friday. "It's just a really, really special game, at least the ones that I was a part of. "And the beauty of rivalries is that you may be the best team in the country, but if you don't strap it up and play that day or if you're off that day, like you got problems. So, I love it. Just being back here is pretty surreal. It's a really, really fun weekend." McCoy was hanging out with some fans on behalf of Fanatics, which offers official Red River Rivalry merchandise. "I had a great time, man. Texas fans are the best, dude. They show up everywhere. It's a whole lot of fun to engage with them. And then especially this weekend, this was the one game on your calendar every year that you circled, and you thought about, and you got nervous about all the things. This is a fun one," McCoy said. "Fanatics is great. Listen, it's a wonderful brand. The gear is incredible. The fans showed out. There was like a million fans in the Texas line and nobody on the Oklahoma side. So, this is exactly what I wanted." McCoy admitted that it was tough to stay focused on the game before the Red River Rivalry knowing what was soon on the table. "Generally, we didn't play great if I can remember right," McCoy said (he went 3-1 in games preceding the rivalry, the loss being a 41-21 upset by unranked Kansas State when they were No. 7). "But then the moment you get back in the locker room after that game, they've got Boomer Sooner playing and they play it all week, and by the time you get to the game, you're just ready to punch somebody in the mouth." But when McCoy was a third-round pick in the NFL Draft, he had no choice but to throw the rivalry aside. "I got to admit, I've had some amazing teammates that came out of Oklahoma over the years. Trent Williams for a long time, he is a phenomenal teammate. He may be the greatest left tackle ever. Still playing 17 years at an All-Pro level. It really is unbelievable. A great guy, great friend. Played with Adrian Peterson for a couple years, Tress Way, amazing punter. Kyler Murray is my boy. So, there's unfortunately been some really good dudes come out of Oklahoma." But now that he's out of the game, it's all Texas and no Oklahoma once again, and he feels like this year's squad has what it takes to bring home its first national title in over two decades. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Listen, we're 4-0 and number one in the country, and they hadn't really clicked yet, right? The sky's the limit for this team. They're super talented. They're well coached. They kind of have all the makings from both sides of the ball to be really special. And I certainly think that they have a lot of confidence internally, and they just got to go do it. And I really think they will," said McCoy. "We had a 10-year dry spell that was hard. I think right now what I'll give you is I do think that this is arguably the most talented roster that Texas has had. Just when you look across the board, you look at the coaching staff, you look at the players, you look at just the straight talent, like man-to-man, they're never going to go into a game and be outmatched. And that really got to give everyone on that team a lot of confidence." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac976a775342cf4db8e388d All-Star Shortstop Undergoes Surgery After Another Injury-Riddled Year te 2026-10-09T23:20:07.097Z All-Star Shortstop Undergoes Surgery After Another Injury-Riddled Year Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager underwent surgery on his right elbow to remove a bone spur on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac976a675342cf4db8e3884 USC Loses WR to Season-Ending Surgery Before Penn State Game te 2026-10-09T23:20:06.105Z USC Loses WR to Season-Ending Surgery Before Penn State Game The USC Trojans will be without a key wide receiver for the remainder of the season after he had season-ending surgery. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac976a575342cf4db8e387b 49ers Make Week 5 Injury Decisions for Three Stars te 2026-10-09T23:20:05.016Z 49ers Make Week 5 Injury Decisions for Three Stars The 49ers will be without a couple stars when they face the Seahawks on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9744f75342cf4db8e37d8 In Deep-Red Kansas, a Surprisingly Competitive Senate Race Takes Shape te 2026-10-09T23:10:07.170Z In Deep-Red Kansas, a Surprisingly Competitive Senate Race Takes Shape Adam Hamilton wants to be the first Democrat to win a Senate seat there in nearly 100 years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac971f875342cf4db8e3766 At least one person isn't concerned about Cam Skattebo getting injured, and his name is Cam Skattebo te 2026-10-09T23:00:08.228Z At least one person isn't concerned about Cam Skattebo getting injured, and his name is Cam Skattebo The New York Giants are one of the NFL's biggest surprises this season, sitting atop the NFC East. But that doesn't mean they're not banged up. Quarterback Jaxson Dart and wide receiver Malik Nabers have both missed time with injuries this season, so you can understand why fans would be nervous to hear that running back Cam Skattebo was a limited participant in practice due to a shoulder injury. But, in true run-straight-ahead Skattebo style, he seems like he's less worried about it than just about anyone else. GIANTS' CAM SKATTEBO VOWS TO MAINTAIN VIOLENT PLAYING STYLE AFTER GRUESOME ANKLE INJURY The former Arizona State Sun Devil, who infamously had to be told to stop backflipping while returning from a brutal leg injury, said that he told the offensive coordinator that he's ready to go on Sunday against the Washington Commanders. "Yeah, I already told Coach Nags, 'Just give me the ball, we'll be fine,'" Skattebo said on Friday. That's the kind of Skattebo-branded recklessness we all enjoy. However, he said that he was dealing with some muscle tightness which had since worked itself out, and that the no-contact jersey he was seen wearing earlier in the week was a precaution. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I'm good," he said. "Just a little muscle tightness; nothing to worry about ... they told me to wear [the no-contact jersey] just for safety. Just doing what I'm told." Alright, so while Skattebo still has that cavalier, "Give me the ball, and I'll run into anything with a pulse and several things without them," he's learning to pick his battles. DEONTE BANKS' GAME-SEALING PICK-SIX PROPELS GIANTS INTO PLACE THEY HAVEN'T BEEN SINCE 2015 That's big in one's professional development and important because the Giants really can't afford to lose any more pieces of their offense, especially now that they find themselves at the sharp end of the division. Through four games this season, Skattebo has 235 rushing yards and one touchdown, while averaging 3.5 yards per carry. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96fa575342cf4db8e36e1 Dodgers Exec Sends Clear Message to MLB Amid Shohei Ohtani Cold Streak te 2026-10-09T22:50:13.524Z Dodgers Exec Sends Clear Message to MLB Amid Shohei Ohtani Cold Streak Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman issued a warning to MLB during a rare Shohei Ohtani slump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96fa475342cf4db8e36d8 Nick Saban Drops High Praise on Alabama’s Keelon Russell Before Georgia Game te 2026-10-09T22:50:12.633Z Nick Saban Drops High Praise on Alabama’s Keelon Russell Before Georgia Game Nick Saban praised Keelon Russell and compared him to Bryce Young ahead of Alabama’s showdown with No. 2 Georgia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96fa375342cf4db8e36cf Eagles Rule Out Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith for London Game vs. Jaguars te 2026-10-09T22:50:11.687Z Eagles Rule Out Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith for London Game vs. Jaguars Philadelphia Eagles stars Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith will miss Sunday's international game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96fa275342cf4db8e36c6 Dolphins Claim Recently Released Rookie RB te 2026-10-09T22:50:10.741Z Dolphins Claim Recently Released Rookie RB The Miami Dolphins had added a promising rookie to their running back room. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96fa175342cf4db8e36bd 49ers Part Ways With Veteran Defensive Lineman te 2026-10-09T22:50:09.844Z 49ers Part Ways With Veteran Defensive Lineman The San Francisco 49ers are moving on from one of the veterans on their defensive line. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96fa075342cf4db8e36b4 Matt Rhule Makes Strong Statement on Nebraska’s Future Before Indiana Game te 2026-10-09T22:50:08.864Z Matt Rhule Makes Strong Statement on Nebraska’s Future Before Indiana Game Matt Rhule said he believes in “what it could be” at Nebraska ahead of a huge matchup with No. 7 Indiana in Lincoln. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96f9f75342cf4db8e36ab Rookie QB Jalon Daniels Leads Buccaneers to Stunning Cowboys Upset te 2026-10-09T22:50:07.920Z Rookie QB Jalon Daniels Leads Buccaneers to Stunning Cowboys Upset Rookie QB Jalon Daniels leads the Buccaneers to their first win of the season, upsetting the Cowboys 24-16. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96f9e75342cf4db8e36a2 Chargers Hit With Triple Injury Blow Days Before Facing Broncos te 2026-10-09T22:50:06.908Z Chargers Hit With Triple Injury Blow Days Before Facing Broncos The Los Angeles Chargers ruled out significant players for Sunday's AFC West game against the Denver Broncos. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96f9d75342cf4db8e3699 Who Is Tyler Zacharia? What to Know About Katie Zacharia's Husband te 2026-10-09T22:50:05.918Z Who Is Tyler Zacharia? What to Know About Katie Zacharia's Husband Tyler Zacharia, the husband of the incoming White House press secretary, is a film producer and entertainment executive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4f75342cf4db8e33ca Plein Air Painting and Photography Festival's opening reception set for Oct. 10 te 2026-10-09T22:40:15.656Z Plein Air Painting and Photography Festival's opening reception set for Oct. 10 Scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. at the Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff’s Gallery at the Flagstaff Mall, the competition and exhibit features the work of more than 40 artists and photographers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4e75342cf4db8e33c1 Tusayan Drainage Master Plan update scheduled for Oct. 13 town council meeting te 2026-10-09T22:40:14.710Z Tusayan Drainage Master Plan update scheduled for Oct. 13 town council meeting The engineering team will provide an overview of the 60% design plans for in-town mitigation, as well as share the status of the on-forest flood mitigation improvements. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4d75342cf4db8e33b8 NAU against Montana may be most important Skydome game in years te 2026-10-09T22:40:13.739Z NAU against Montana may be most important Skydome game in years NAU football returns from a road trip to face its third straight top-15 opponent. Saturday's game against No. 2 Montana could be the most important one the Walkup Skydome has seen in years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4c75342cf4db8e33af NAU ROUNDUP: Volleyball, soccer pick up big conference home wins Thursday night te 2026-10-09T22:40:12.802Z NAU ROUNDUP: Volleyball, soccer pick up big conference home wins Thursday night A look at news and results from NAU, including volleyball and soccer picking up conference home wins last night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4b75342cf4db8e33a6 LOCAL ROUNDUP: Ventura Gomez crosses 100 career passing touchdowns, Panthers No. 1 in initial 4A rankings te 2026-10-09T22:40:11.813Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: Ventura Gomez crosses 100 career passing touchdowns, Panthers No. 1 in initial 4A rankings A look at how local teams fared recently, as Coconino flag football sits at the top of the 4A Conference rankings after Blanca Ventura Gomez reaches a career milestone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4a75342cf4db8e339d Flagstaff Creepy Con canceled in response to 'legitimate terrorist threats' te 2026-10-09T22:40:10.829Z Flagstaff Creepy Con canceled in response to 'legitimate terrorist threats' Flagstaff Creepy Con was scheduled to take place at Little America Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 10. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4975342cf4db8e3394 National Weather Service issues flood watch, wind advisory ahead of weekend storms te 2026-10-09T22:40:09.856Z National Weather Service issues flood watch, wind advisory ahead of weekend storms The flood watch begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday until 5 a.m. on Sunday while the wind advisory runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4775342cf4db8e3387 Arizona must measure whether distracted-driving fines work te 2026-10-09T22:40:07.361Z Arizona must measure whether distracted-driving fines work Marc Lamber (Credit: Mark Skalny) Arizona has just raised the price of distracted driving. A second or subsequent violation of the state’s hands-free driving law now carries a $400 civil penalty, up from the previous range of $150 to $250, and a distracted driver who crashes into a motorcycle faces an additional $150 penalty. I support the tougher consequences because the problem is not theoretical. ADOT says at least 8,151 drivers involved in Arizona crashes in 2025 were engaged in some form of distracted behavior, and the agency cautions that the actual number is probably higher because distraction can be difficult to establish after a crash. Arizona is not ignoring the problem. ADOT has a longstanding distracted-driving awareness campaign called Distracted Driver Terrify Me. This summer, DPS launched its own five-year Arrive Alive Arizona initiative, and high-visibility enforcement is one of that effort’s central strategies. That is exactly why the next step should be measurement, not another slogan. We need to see whether the hands-free law itself is changing the behavior it is supposed to deter. ADOT’s annual Crash Facts report is remarkably detailed about what happens when crashes occur. The most recent full report, covering 2024, breaks distraction into categories such as handheld cellphone use, manually operating an electronic device and other electronic-device activity. But Crash Facts does not report how many hands-free citations are first offenses; how many involve repeat violations or how often someone cited once is cited again. If the purpose of a higher fine is deterrence, Arizona should track first and repeat violations, track enforcement levels and compare those trends with the distracted-driving crashes and injuries the state already reports. Citation totals alone can mislead. Fewer tickets could mean drivers are changing their behavior, or simply that enforcement declined; more tickets could mean more violations, or that police were looking harder for them. Arizona’s existing enforcement framework can help answer the question. During defined distracted-driving emphasis periods under Arrive Alive Arizona, or during the national Put the Phone Away or Pay mobilization, agencies should report how many hands-free citations were issued, how many involved repeat offenders and how those numbers compare with prior periods. Let’s use the enforcement and public-awareness machinery Arizona already has to determine whether the new penalty is doing what lawmakers intend. The motorcycle provision makes the same point more directly. An extra $150 after a distracted driver hits a rider is a consequence, but the public-safety goal is to prevent the collision. The public needs to see the enforcement numbers. The post Arizona must measure whether distracted-driving fines work first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4575342cf4db8e3362 Country singer Ella Langley cancels concert over 'serious security threat' to fans, crew te 2026-10-09T22:40:05.916Z Country singer Ella Langley cancels concert over 'serious security threat' to fans, crew Country music star Ella Langley abruptly canceled a scheduled concert after a "serious security threat" raised concerns about the safety of fans, venue staff and her team, the singer announced in an Instagram post. "Due to a serious security threat involving the safety of my fans, the venue staff, and my team, the incredibly difficult decision was made to cancel tonight’s show," Langley wrote. She said the decision followed guidance from local authorities, venue officials and her security team, adding that she refused to put anyone in danger. The singer did not disclose the nature of the threat or provide additional details. This is a breaking story; check back later for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4475342cf4db8e3359 Daniel Lurie argues progressivism led San Francisco astray on public safety, drug crisis te 2026-10-09T22:40:04.978Z Daniel Lurie argues progressivism led San Francisco astray on public safety, drug crisis San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said Thursday that the city had lost its way and was focused on the wrong things, arguing that the California city was "entrapped in our progressive values." "We lost our way as a city," he told CNN's Dana Bash in an interview. "We were focused on the wrong things, and today we're focused on common sense. We're focused on good governance. We're focused on delivering results for the people of San Francisco. I said from day one, public safety was going to be my number one priority. The crisis on our streets, the mental health and drug crisis is another top priority of mine. And I want to get the basics of governance right."  Lurie, a moderate Democrat and heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, was elected in 2024 after defeating incumbent London Breed. "I mean, we got so entrapped in our progressive values and talking about progressivism, that we weren't taking stock of what was happening on our streets," he told Bash. "We had 810 people die of overdose in San Francisco three years ago. There's nothing progressive about that. There's nothing progressive about 30,000 car break-ins. Everyone had to deal with whether or not their car was going to be broken into," the mayor said, adding that the number of car break-ins had dropped 90%. SAN FRANCISCO STILL HASN'T RECOVERED SINCE PANDEMIC EXODUS: REPORT Bash asked Lurie about progressivism again, specifically how he defined the word. The mayor said he supported progressive values, such as taking care of the city's immigrants, and the LGBTQ+ community. "But, we got to a point where we said, 'Well, it's that person's right to be on the street using drugs,' or is that person — it's okay for someone to just go in and take what they want from a small business," he said. "In my mind, that's not progressive," Lurie continued. "There's nothing progressive about small businesses having to shutter up because they're a victim of crime over and over again. There's nothing progressive, as I said before, about 810 people dying of overdose. I'm not going to walk by somebody on the street and not do anything anymore." NEWSOM BLASTS DEMOCRATS FOR THEIR 'VICTIM MINDSET' THAT ENABLED HOMELESS CRISIS President Donald Trump praised Lurie during a cabinet meeting in March for "really trying" to improve San Francisco since taking office. "I know they have a mayor who’s trying very hard. He’s a Democrat, but he’s trying very hard," Trump said at the time. Socialism has been on the rise in the U.S., as several states have seen socialist candidates win their primary elections. In some places, progressive candidates were rejected for more moderate voices as well. Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff told Fox News Digital that even more liberal voices were calling out progressivism. "Lurie is right, and it’s not just more moderate voices like his calling this stuff out — we’ve seen AOC try to distance herself from ‘Woke 1’ as well," he said. "Some on the left have absolutely allowed themselves to get bullied into silence and, as funny and extreme a case as it was — that is how you get stories like that Massachusetts lesbian bar with the masking debacle." "Progressive policies are increasingly popular across the country, particularly on economic issues in these hard economic times," Shroff continued. "But there is also a sense that the DSA left can’t get out of its own way and can never be satisfied." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "It’s not popular to say, but there is a real contingent on the left that uses these movements to center themselves and try to control others — beyond actual progressive aims," he added. "That is what Lurie is hitting on here and that is in some sense what happened in SF before his tenure. Yes, we want policies that are pro-family, pro-worker, pro-immigrant — that doesn’t mean letting the loudest voices dictate everything at the cost of a functioning city." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96af075342cf4db8e32e4 Tyreek Hill changes divorce battery trial testimony, claiming he didn't push wife but was verbally abusive te 2026-10-09T22:30:08.318Z Tyreek Hill changes divorce battery trial testimony, claiming he didn't push wife but was verbally abusive NFL free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill spent his second day on the stand of his divorce battery trial admitting to verbally abusing his wife Lakeeta Vaccaro but insisting he had not harmed her physically. And through the former player's testimony on Friday, the attorneys for Vaccaro have not yet produced incontrovertible evidence of physical violence by Hill against their client. Instead, what we saw on Friday was Hill on the stand trying to erase a significant problem he created for himself the day before, while Vaccaro's attorneys pressed the issue. TYREEK HILL DENIES MOST ABUSE CLAIMS BUT ADMITS TO SHOVING WIFE INTO WALL Hill on Friday morning changed his testimony from Thursday in which he admitted to pushing Vaccaro, which caused a hole in the wall of their Sunny Isle condominium. "I told her don't you ever touch me again in your life. I pushed her against the wall. And I tried to force her to get off me," Hill testified on Thursday. "I created a hole in the wall, trying to force her to get off me that night." His testimony on Friday changed to a door caused the hole. "The door, the main door," Hill told his attorney. "I was trying to evade [Vaccaro], but I'm not trying to harm her or push her against the wall or, like, do anything crazy. As I was trying to evade, I put a hole in the wall with the door." Hill's attorneys also made sure Hill explicitly denied ever hurting his wife's breasts, which Vaccaro alleged on the stand earlier in the trial. But Vaccaro's attorneys, on cross-examination, then tried to muddy up Hill further. The plaintiff attorneys got Hill to admit he spoke in an explicitly insulting manner about his wife to her and some of his friends. "The language, I'm gonna take that all on this end, I'm not proud of that," Hill testified. "I am ashamed. I don't even go back home because my marriage failed ... The language was terrible. Was terrible. I wish I could have been better in every single moment, but I'm not perfect. "The only thing I can do is learn from it and move forward and never talk to my co-parent like that again." Vaccaro's attorneys pointed to multiple instances in which Hill's testimony Thursday contradicted statements he made during his deposition. They impeached Hill on his testimony that Vaccaro may have had something to do with a house fire at the couple's Southwest Ranches home in Broward County when, in fact, the cause was determined to be a child playing with a lighter. They attempted to impeach Hill's contention on the stand Thursday that Vaccaro was "stealing" money from the family account. They impeached Hill on his suggestion on the stand Thursday that Vaccaro had something to do with him performing worse after the marriage than before, making the point it was Tua Tagovailoa throwing the passes and coach Mike McDaniel calling the plays. "She wasn't calling the plays on the field, but at home she was calling the plays" Hill said, sticking by his guns. "If you got a real good support system at home, that's what's important." NFL PUTS 'INSPIRE CHANGE' AND 'CHOOSE LOVE' ON FIELDS BUT NOT SO AGGRESSIVE ABOUT ITS DOMESTIC ABUSE ISSUES THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Hill did, however, admit that saying Vaccaro played a role in his diminished performance was his opinion. "I'm not sitting here blaming wifey for that, bro," Hill said. "I'm not." Attorneys then impeached Hill's testimony blaming Vaccaro for Hill's mom becoming homeless. In fact, Hill moved his grandmother, which he refers to as his mom, into a hotel. Vaccaro's attorneys used video from a nanny camera inside the house to try to prove Hill emotionally hurt his wife — and Hill acknowledged that he did. "In that moment, yes," Hill agreed. "In that moment." Did Hill want to break Vaccaro mentally, Vaccaro's attorney asked? "That's not what I wanted to do, bro," Hill replied. But Hill admitted he verbally abused his wife. "When you say verbally, you mean with words, right? Hill asked. "Oh, yes sir." The trial in Miami-Dade County court is ongoing and reconvenes on Monday. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96aee75342cf4db8e32cb For Trump, a Firing Squad on Livestream Becomes the Latest Spectacle te 2026-10-09T22:30:06.297Z For Trump, a Firing Squad on Livestream Becomes the Latest Spectacle The idea seemed to surprise even some inside the Trump administration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9689575342cf4db8e3273 Former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rob Havenstein hunts, kills massive bear in Alaska te 2026-10-09T22:20:05.474Z Former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rob Havenstein hunts, kills massive bear in Alaska While most people spend their retired years relaxing on a beach somewhere or RV-ing across the country, former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rob Havenstein had different ideas. The recently retired Super Bowl champion recently went on a hunting trip in Alaska, and while you'd assume some of his trophies would include moose or elk, Havenstein was feeling a little more bold. The 34-year-old former left tackle posted a carousel of photos from the trip on his official Instagram page on Thursday, and the main focus of the hunting trip was an absolutely massive brown bear. CODY JOHNSON FIRES BACK AT CRITICS, CALLS ALASKA GRIZZLY BEAR HUNT A 'CONSERVATIONIST EFFORT' And when I say "massive," I mean you're probably not ready for the size of this thing. There aren't many living things on this planet that can make an NFL offensive tackle look tiny, but this majestic creature absolutely dwarfs Havenstein in every picture it's in. FAT BEAR WEEK BRACKET IS SET: MEET THE HEAVYWEIGHTS, UNDERDOGS AND DEFENDING CHAMP IN THIS YEAR'S TOURNAMENT "I knew when I retired that I wanted to go somewhere wild, experience something outside of my comfort zone and chase incredible critters," Havenstein wrote in his post. "Alaskan Brown Bear presented that opportunity." "The main goal was obviously to hunt a mature brown bear, but what I took home with me was so much more than that. Appreciation for these incredible animals and the beautiful habitat they live in." Havenstein goes on to thank everyone that helped him in his hunt while dedicating the second half of his Instagram carousel to the other parts of his Alaskan trip. There are pictures of the lake he fished on, the massive wild salmon he caught, and his camping situation. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Truly an outdoorsman's dream! I'm not a big fan of cold weather, but Havenstein's pictures and stories make me want to book the next flight to The Last Frontier for a camping weekend ASAP. He may be retired from the NFL, but Havenstein might have a future as a hunting influencer if he keeps this up. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS Happy hunting, Rob! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9664275342cf4db8e321a After debating a firing in public, Corporation Commission voted to hide the record te 2026-10-09T22:10:10.238Z After debating a firing in public, Corporation Commission voted to hide the record Photo via Facebook The Arizona Corporation Commission voted unanimously this week to redact parts of a public meeting, including the transcript and the video recording, to remove references to a former employee whose firing was the sole topic of debate, seemingly in blatant violation of the state’s open meeting law.  The commissioners had been debating what authority the executive director of the commission has over firing decisions after ACC Executive Director Doug Clark fired Laurie Woodall, Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson’s policy advisor, without notifying her.  When the discussion had concluded, Tom Van Flein, the Corporation Commission’s general counsel, told the five commissioners that the discussion should have taken place behind closed doors and not in public, “It wasn’t part of our notice and it is a personnel matter. It shouldn’t be part of an open meeting,” he said.  “Thats the reason why we probably should’ve gone into executive session,” Commissioner Kevin Thompson said in reply.  At Van Flein’s urging, the Commission then voted to retroactively deem references to Woodall private content and redact all mentions of her from the meeting transcript and the video that was published online on Friday. First Amendment attorney David Bodney said doing so flies in the face of Arizona’s open meeting laws, which require that government bodies conduct their work in public view in nearly all situations.  “One is hard-pressed to imagine a rationale for redacting Laurie Woodall’s name and her ‘situation’ from ‘the record,’ unless it’s an attempt to protect Ms. Woodall’s privacy,” Bodney told the Mirror. “If so, it would seem to be too little, too late – that is, if the proposed redaction occurred after this information had already been discussed in public session.”  The agenda for the session also did not mention any of what was discussed. Bodney said that agendas for public meetings must list the “specific matters” to be discussed. Choosing to list citations to a handful of Arizona statutes, as the Corporation Commission did for this meeting, falls short of that requirement, he said.  “The agenda for the public meeting does not list ‘the specific matters’ to be discussed, considered or decided, as the law requires — rather, it’s just a jumble of citations to a half dozen Arizona statutes and ‘Related Statutes,’” he said. “And the executive session agenda is ‘just a recitation of the statutory provision[ ] authorizing the executive session,’ contrary to the law’s requirement for something more.”  When asked by the Arizona Mirror on what legal authority the Commission relied on for retroactively redacting a meeting, spokeswoman Nicole Garia said that Van Flein said that the information discussed was “potentially confidential,” citing state regulations on records of employees.  However, the administrative rule Garcia cited specifically states that the name of an employee can be released via a public records request. Additionally, all of the commissioner’s policy advisors’ names are readily available on the ACC website.  “As such, (Van Flein) recommended the redaction of the employee’s name from the record as he considered the topic of discussion in parts to be a personnel matter,” Garcia said.   But discussion around the redaction at the meeting Wednesday also included removing other items from the public record. Márquez Peterson suggested that mentions of sexual harassment, used during discussing hypothetical scenarios in which the executive director may have authority over hiring and firing, should be removed as it could lead to someone making an “assumption” about why Woodall was fired.  “We are sort of in a grey area here. It is appropriate if you say it is,” Van Flein said with a chuckle in response to the commissioners asking if they had that authority.  Van Flein encouraged the commissioners to make the motion so his office could review the transcript and video for possible redactions.  At the start of the meeting, Chairman Nick Myers attempted to move the discussion to executive session. But Márquez Peterson objected and said she did not believe it to be something that required the additional privacy.  “This isn’t really a personnel item or legal advice. This is more discussion among us around a policy statement potentially and clarification of our existing rules,” Márquez Peterson said.  “Interesting, OK,” Myers said back.  “I don’t think we need an executive session for us to discuss state statues,” Commissioner Rachel Walden said, adding that personnel issues were unlikely to come up.  “We’ll see,” Myers said.  The Attorney General’s Office, which enforces open meetings law violations in Arizona, said it was “aware of the matter at the ACC this week” but had not received an open meeting law complaint. A spokesman declined to comment further.  The Corporation Commission did not respond to follow-up questions about what state law it relied on to retroactively apply redactions to the public meeting.  It is still unclear why Woodall was fired. The commission approved Márquez Peterson’s motion to seek additional outside counsel to get a legal opinion on if the firing was just or not.  YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9663f75342cf4db8e31d5 Talarico Attends Texas Festival After Paxton Trolls Democrat's Flu Absence te 2026-10-09T22:10:07.616Z Talarico Attends Texas Festival After Paxton Trolls Democrat's Flu Absence James Talarico resurfaced at ACL Fest after nearly two weeks off the campaign trail with the flu. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9663e75342cf4db8e31bb Long live the mechanical keyboard te 2026-10-09T22:10:06.036Z Long live the mechanical keyboard Keychron made a name for itself after launching on Kickstarter in 2017. Today, it offers the value K2 model as well as a variety of other versions, including one with an all-wood body. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9663c75342cf4db8e31ac Arizona’s secretary of state race pits an election defender against an election skeptic te 2026-10-09T22:10:04.312Z Arizona’s secretary of state race pits an election defender against an election skeptic This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Arizona’s free newsletter here. Arizonans will soon weigh in on the future of the state’s elections — and once again, they face a choice between a defender or a skeptic. Democrat Adrian Fontes, a lawyer and former county recorder who has spent years championing the state’s voting system, is seeking a second term as secretary of state in this November’s election. But Republican Alex Kolodin, an attorney and state lawmaker who previously brought a lawsuit that falsely alleged the 2020 election was stolen from President Donald Trump, is also vying for the office. The race is just the latest manifestation of a yearslong struggle between those who trust the integrity of Arizona elections and those who have cast doubt on it, dating back to conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. The winner of this round will oversee the high-stakes 2028 presidential race in the key swing state. Fontes and Kolodin have run fiery and, at times, ugly campaigns. Both have repeatedly accused each other of lying. Fontes opened a recent debate by announcing his campaign staff had launched a website to fact-check Kolodin throughout the evening. Later, Kolodin repeatedly referred to Fontes as an attorney for the Sinaloa Cartel, a reference to Fontes’ previous work as a federal public defender. But their disdain for each other — and willingness to voice it — is about where their similarities end. Here’s what to know about the candidates and how they would shape the state’s elections. The secretary of state matchup has its roots in the 2020 election Fontes stepped into his position as secretary of state after one term as a top election official in Maricopa County, the state’s most populous voting jurisdiction. There, in his then-little-known position, he presided over the 2020 election — and was unexpectedly launched into the white-hot political spotlight amid efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the results of that year’s presidential contest. Kolodin was one of those allies. Now, he’s a member of the Arizona House, where he’s part of the body’s far-right Freedom Caucus. In the legislature, he has supported bills to ban vote centers, shorten the early voting period, and require voters to recertify their address each election cycle to vote by mail. He also led the charge to put a measure on the November ballot that would require mail voters to provide ID, among other changes to state election law. That proposal has drawn alarm from Democrats and some Republicans who allege it would cripple the state’s culture of mail voting — a claim that Kolodin denies. Kolodin, who did not agree to an interview for this story, has repeatedly said on the campaign trail that voters don’t trust elections. In his contested primary race, he heavily criticized election officials and has described the state’s existing election systems as dysfunctional. But he rejects the “election denier” label — and more recently, he has sought to moderate his image. On the campaign trail, he has noted that several of his election reform bills have passed with bipartisan support, though those largely came out of negotiations around must-pass pieces of legislation. He also has pledged faster election results and dodged questions from journalists on whether he is confident in the results of past elections. And he has attacked Fontes, describing him as overreaching the authority of his office. “Adrian Fontes doesn’t know how to follow the law,” Kolodin said during a televised debate on Sept. 30. But Fontes, who is now fighting efforts by Trump to exercise more federal control over elections, has cast Kolodin as a danger to voting rights in Arizona. He also described his opponent as a crisis maker and a “bona fide, found-guilty-of-lying liar” in a recent interview with Votebeat, a reference to the Arizona State Bar’s admonishment of Kolodin for making evidence-free claims of massive voting fraud in cases he brought after the 2020 election. “It appears as though he despises all institutions and despises all ways that we organize as people,” Fontes said of Kolodin, adding that his opponent had a “let’s just tear it all down” mentality. “That distance from reality is dangerous.” In response, Kolodin told Votebeat that Fontes was “lying to voters because he doesn’t respect them.” He referenced a handful of recent instances in which the courts ordered Fontes to rewrite ballot measure language and an incident in which Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap, a Republican, accused Fontes of withholding lists of federal felons who aren’t allowed on the county’s voter roll. Fontes’ office said that the holdup was the fault of the U.S. Department of Justice, which wasn’t giving it the information in a usable format. “His eagerness to look voters in the face and lie is quite frankly disgusting,” Kolodin said. “Let me be crystal clear: I will never lie to the people of Arizona and I will deliver the most transparent secretary of state’s office in the history of Arizona.” Nuts and bolts: How Fontes and Kolodin would run Arizona’s elections In Arizona, local officials are in charge of most day-to-day election and voter registration operations in their counties. But whoever wins the secretary of state post will play a critical role in issuing voluntary guidance to election offices and dictating how voting must be run via the state’s Elections Procedures Manual. They’ll also oversee the state’s voter registration system — called the Arizona Voter Information Database, or AVID — and enjoy a big bully pulpit to suggest election-related changes. If elected to a second term, Fontes said he would fight for money to build and implement a new statewide voter registration database. The state’s contract for AVID, he said, is at the end of its life and the system itself is unwieldy. He said the state needs a system that will allow officials to “more easily make adjustments” as state law shifts. Fontes also hopes to get funding to increase salaries for employees in his office, which he said trail other state agencies and are “kind of embarrassing.” And he intends to again push for the Voters First Act, a series of election changes supported by legislative Democrats. The legislation would require all counties to use vote centers and count early ballots accidentally returned to the wrong jurisdiction, create a new election IT and cybersecurity fund, allow state and county officials to accept privately funded grants supporting elections, and more. Meanwhile, Kolodin has taken aim at Fontes’ revisions to the Election Procedures Manual, which is reissued every two years and has the force of law in Arizona. At a debate last month, he noted that several of Fontes’ changes to the manual were ultimately struck down in court, including a provision that would have allowed state officials to refuse to include a county’s vote in statewide totals if it failed to certify results on time and a ban on offensive speech at polling places. But Fontes defended putting those rules into the manual while speaking with reporters after that debate. “Other courts disagreed on that policy analysis that I had, and that’s it,” he said. At the capitol, Kolodin previously supported legislation to force a statewide return to precinct-style voting, in which voters are assigned to a polling place instead of casting ballots at any vote center in their counties. He has also sponsored bills to require voters to confirm their address each election cycle to vote by mail and prohibit the state attorney general from prosecuting county supervisors who vote against certifying elections — a response to Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes, who charged two supervisors in Cochise County with election interference for delaying the canvass of its election results in 2022. Then, there’s his ballot measure. Kolodin said his Prop. 144 will hasten election results by requiring counties to allow voters to have their ballots counted at polling sites. “We’re going to have election results on election night,” Kolodin said during a debate last month. “That’s what I’m going to deliver for Arizona voters.” Fontes has said that’s an unrealistic promise, pointing to the state’s razor-thin race margins in recent election cycles. He and others are also concerned that the measure’s broad language could unintentionally give the legislature wide leeway over election laws, independent of the governor and judiciary. Where Fontes and Kolodin stand on working with the Trump administration The secretary of state race is unfolding as the Trump administration attempts to exert unprecedented influence on elections across the nation, including in Arizona. Whoever wins will decide how far to let the federal government step into the state’s processes. Fontes has resisted the federal government’s efforts to scrutinize Arizona’s voting process, such as by refusing to hand over the state’s voter roll to the Department of Justice. He’s also used his bully pulpit, joining other secretaries of state across the country to publicly oppose an executive order from Trump that sought to impose new restrictions on mail ballots. Fontes said Trump is “going to continue to try” to intervene in election administration. “A lot of these proposed rules and executive orders and things like this, we still have to fight against,” Fontes said. “So that role will continue, and we will continue to be as robust in our battles as possible.” In the meantime, he’s also sought to keep county elected officials in check. Fontes and Mayes sent all 15 of the state’s voting jurisdictions a letter earlier this year warning them against handing their full voter rolls to the feds as they probed the 2020 election in Arizona. “I think my presence in this office is a moderating factor to some of the radical politicians,” Fontes said, adding that “there’s not a ton of them, but there’s a few of them.” Kolodin said in radio interviews earlier this year that the Trump administration’s request for Arizona’s unredacted voter rolls was “common sense,” and that he would require county recorders to run their full voter lists through a federal data tool known as Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE, to check for noncitizens. “I don’t know why anybody would want to be delaying making sure that we only have U.S. citizens on our voter rolls,” Kolodin said at the time. “That makes no sense to me.” But at last month’s debate, he changed his tune. Kolodin said wouldn’t simply hand voter information to the feds. Rather, he proposed licensing the SAVE tool so voter information stayed “in-house, here in the great state of Arizona.” “I understand the system isn’t perfect,” Kolodin said. “You need second checks and balances. But the secretary of state’s responsibility is to make sure that we only have lawful American citizens on the voter rolls.” After red-meat primary, Kolodin makes his pitch to independent voters The secretary of state’s race, like most in swing-state Arizona, looks like it will be a competitive one. For now, observers consider Fontes the slight favorite because of Kolodin’s farther-right image and the national political winds favoring Democrats. Kolodin won the Republican primary 60% to 40% by running to the right of his opponent, former Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda. But since then, he appears to be attempting to moderate his image. In a primary election night statement, he said his campaign was about “protecting every vote, regardless of party.” “Tonight, Arizona voters spoke up decisively for lawful, transparent, honest, and fair elections,” Kolodin said, adding that he aimed to run “world-class elections that Democrats, Republicans, and Independents alike can be proud of.” Later, he updated his social media presence. On X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, his pre-primary profile description highlighted his affiliation with the Freedom Caucus. His profile picture was a simple headshot, and his banner featured an abbreviated version of a quote by former U.S. Sen. Barry Goldwater: “Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” That changed in the post-primary period. Kolodin’s new profile description touts him as a “civil rights attorney specializing in Arizona election law.” His profile picture is a professional photo of him and his family, and his banner now advertises his campaign. Fontes said he and his team had long expected Kolodin to shift gears while attempting to woo general election voters — but he doesn’t expect Kolodin will be successful. “The only difference between him and the last one is that he’s not wearing a goofy cowboy hat,” Fontes said, referring to his 2022 opponent, Republican Mark Finchem, who was known for his belief that the 2020 election was stolen. The post Arizona’s secretary of state race pits an election defender against an election skeptic appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac963ec75342cf4db8e318f Trump rally planned for Bullhead City next week, but details remain unconfirmed te 2026-10-09T22:00:12.129Z Trump rally planned for Bullhead City next week, but details remain unconfirmed UPDATE (1:55 p.m.): Bullhead City Manager Toby Cotter said the city was notified by the Secret Service that it was investigating a potential visit on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac963ea75342cf4db8e3186 Flood watch, wind advisory issued for Mohave County as storms approach te 2026-10-09T22:00:10.999Z Flood watch, wind advisory issued for Mohave County as storms approach Mohave County residents could face heavy rain, flash flooding and wind gusts exceeding 50 mph this weekend as tropical moisture moves into the region, according to the National Weather Service. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac963e575342cf4db8e3138 Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins Opens Up About Early-Season Struggles te 2026-10-09T22:00:05.290Z Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins Opens Up About Early-Season Struggles Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins knows he must be better and soon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9619a75342cf4db8e30da Cars flipped, school devastated as violent twister rips through popular city te 2026-10-09T21:50:18.132Z Cars flipped, school devastated as violent twister rips through popular city A powerful tornado tore through a popular vacation destination Friday, overturning vehicles and damaging buildings — and leaving at least two people seriously injured. The tornado swept through Marsala, a city on the western coast of Sicily, roughly 55 miles southwest of Palermo. Dramatic footage showed the tornado swirling through the city, sending debris flying as powerful winds battered the area. TERRIFYING SCENE UNFOLDS AT SIX FLAGS AS STORM-TOPPLED TREE SENDS 4 GUESTS TO HOSPITAL The tornado overturned vehicles and seriously injured at least two people on Friday, Reuters reported.  A school was also said to be damaged by the storm, along with at least one house. Damage was reported in nearby Petrosino and Mazara del Vallo, as well as Marsala. Video reviewed by Reuters also showed blown-out windows and a partially collapsed ceiling at a school in Marsala, while cars and trucks lay overturned. In addition, downed utility poles littered the streets. ISLAND GETAWAY HIT WITH URGENT WARNING AS HURRICANE DAMAGE LEAVES TRAVELERS WITHOUT POWER Salvatore Cocina, the head of Sicily's Civil Protection agency, told Reuters the scene was "almost like an American tornado." "Nothing this violent has been seen in living memory," he said.  "It once again highlights the issue of extreme weather events, a characteristic of recent years due to the climate crisis," he added. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Sicily's Civil Protection agency warned in September that a recent heat wave could contribute to extreme weather, Reuters reported. In a translated Friday statement obtained by Fox News Digital, Sicily's regional councilor for education, Mimmo Turano, said officials were working to secure funding for repairs after the tornado severely damaged the school in Marsala. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "The situation is serious, the school is no longer there and many companies have been affected by this tragedy," Turano said. "Together with President Schifani, we will implement every intervention useful to support the entire area," he added. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The tornado is the latest in a string of dangerous incidents to strike the Italian island in recent months. Earlier this summer, an American tourist was stranded in Sicily after volcanic activity from Mount Etna disrupted flights, forcing her to scramble for an alternative route home to New York. In August, a 29-year-old American tourist from Kansas was killed by a lightning strike while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna. Reuters contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9619875342cf4db8e30c2 Blogger on Trial: Is a Lewd Image of Shrek Free Speech or Harassment? te 2026-10-09T21:50:16.209Z Blogger on Trial: Is a Lewd Image of Shrek Free Speech or Harassment? An Ohio municipal court heard a misdemeanor case that considered the limits of political discourse in the age of the internet. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95f3475342cf4db8e2ff1 Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution Could Face Challenge in Federal Courts te 2026-10-09T21:40:04.436Z Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution Could Face Challenge in Federal Courts Legal experts say the former Army officer convicted in a 2009 mass shooting could face a narrow, rushed path to appeal a public execution by firing squad. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95cdc75342cf4db8e2f54 Detainees say fire alarms blare day and night at Arizona ICE facility, creating ‘cruel’ conditions te 2026-10-09T21:30:04.425Z Detainees say fire alarms blare day and night at Arizona ICE facility, creating ‘cruel’ conditions This article was original published by Arizona Mirror. A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Florence has had fire alarms going off throughout the day for at least two months, according to detainees who spoke with the Arizona Mirror.  One detainee said that the alarm has been going off every few hours for the week he has been held in the facility. It also goes off multiple times a night, as well, keeping detainees awake as the alarm sounds are also accompanied by flashing lights. The alarm lasts for anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes, detainees said. Detainees compared it to “torture” because the alarm makes it impossible to sleep.  “You can’t really sleep, you wake up in the middle of the night and it’s hard to go back to sleep again,” one detainee told the Mirror.  The Mirror granted the detainees anonymity because they feared retaliation from prison and ICE officials. The Mirror was contacted by a family member of one of the detainees who got the Mirror in contact with the detained relative, who subsequently helped arrange contact with other detainees. Two detainees spoke to the Mirror for this story.  ICE and CoreCivic, the private prison company that operates the facility, both denied that the alarm had been going off multiple times a day, much less for weeks on end. But during a phone interview with a detainee on Oct. 7, the Mirror heard as the alarms began blaring.  “You hear that alarm?” the detainee asked the Mirror. “Thats a fire alarm that goes off, I’m telling you, every day.”  Both CoreCivic and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent written statements to the Mirror.  “Any claims Central Arizona Florence Correctional Complex (CAFCC) is experiencing problems or continuous activations involving the fire alarm system are false,” an unnamed DHS spokesperson said. “ICE routinely checks critical infrastructure at CAFCC and has protocols and contingency plans in place should any issues arise.” CoreCivic made a similar statement, telling the Mirror that it had gotten “bad information” and adding that leaders at the facility had confirmed that no alarms had been triggered.  After the Mirror shared audio of the alarm going off with CoreCivic in response, the company said that the fire alarms are “operating under normal conditions,” though the spokesman added that the detention facility is “in the process of upgrading the fire suppression system with new sprinkler heads, facility-wide, in addition to our scheduled fire alarm testing. This project is scheduled to be completed mid-November.”  Once the Mirror began asking CoreCivic and ICE about the alarm, the frequency decreased, according to detainees. But they said the alarms are still going off throughout the day and night. The Florence Fire Department said it is unaware of any repeated alarm activations at the ICE facility, but said it has been working with CoreCivic to address “recurring nuisance alarms and the triggering of intentional false alarms at the facility.”  “The facility has experienced alarms triggered by nonhazardous conditions, such as cooking smoke, as well as deliberate false activations,” an agency spokesperson said in a written statement. As a result of those recurring nuisance alarms, the Florence Fire Department has established a mitigation plan that requires a verification step before an alarm triggers a dispatch to the facility.  “With this protocol in place, the Department has had no fire-related responses to the facility over the past few months,” the spokesperson said..  A Tucson Democratic congresswoman blasted ICE for the conditions in the facility and pledged to bring immigration officials to account. “This is yet another example of the cruel and inhumane conditions people in ICE detention are being forced to endure, including the disruption of something as basic as a good night’s sleep,” U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva, who has conducted multiple oversight visits of the facility, told the Mirror. “No one should be subjected to these kinds of conditions, and ICE must be held accountable.“ Grijalva said she has not witnessed the alarm during her oversight visits. The alarms aren’t the only issue detainees said is cruel about the facility.  One detainee the Mirror spoke with, who has previously been incarcerated in an Arizona prison, said that food at the Florence ICE detention facility is the worst he has experienced.  “Number one, the portion is not a lot. Number two, all the food is (awful). For example, you get gravy that is all powdery and not all mixed in,” he said, adding that most of the time, food is provided undercooked. “This is not humane.”  The detainee said they’ve witnessed other people in custody losing weight because of the small portions and inedible meals.  The complaint echoes similar complaints made by detainees in other facilities operated by CoreCivic. Another issue raised by detainees who spoke with the Mirror was about the price of things in the facility.  “Everything here costs money — a lot,” the detainee said.  At other facilities in the country, boycotts have occurred over high prices for items, including tampons costing $21 or coffee costing $18. Multiple detainees the Mirror spoke with said similar prices are in place at the Florence facility, and that CoreCivic’s program that gives detainees pay for work cleaning or helping manage the facility borders on slavery.  It has been widely reported that CoreCivic pays detainees $1 a day for work in its facilities.  “Like literally a bill, a one dollar bill in cash,” one detainee said of the wages for an eight-hour work day. Earlier this year, ICE released more relaxed detention standards that allows CoreCivic to continue to pay only $1 a day to detainees and allows contractors to lean more heavily on artificial intelligence.   The facility in Florence has previously come under national scrutiny for its conditions. Earlier this year, there was a measles outbreak and members of Congress who have conducted oversight visits have compared its conditions to “concentration camps.”  The facility has also seen deaths recently, as a Haitian man died after a tooth infection went untreated, resulting in a severe throat and chest infection earlier this year.  Both of the detainees the Mirror spoke with said that their complaints have fallen on deaf ears and each has filed multiple grievances about the issues. They have gotten no response. The post Detainees say fire alarms blare day and night at Arizona ICE facility, creating ‘cruel’ conditions appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8f75342cf4db8e2f0e 'SNL' writer's missing sister case leads homicide detectives to Joshua Tree months after family's murder claim te 2026-10-09T21:20:15.642Z 'SNL' writer's missing sister case leads homicide detectives to Joshua Tree months after family's murder claim Los Angeles police homicide detectives searched the Joshua Tree area of California on Friday for evidence connected to the disappearance of a "Saturday Night Live" writer's sister, months after her family claimed she had been killed. An LAPD spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital that detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Division began searching the area Friday morning, though authorities did not disclose the exact location or what evidence they hoped to find. Christina Lynn Downer, 38, disappeared from the Koreatown area of Los Angeles in late November 2025, prompting a missing-person report in December. 'VIRGIN RIVER' ACTOR STEWART MCLEAN'S DISAPPEARANCE NOW A HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION, POLICE SAY Her brother, "Saturday Night Live" writer Jimmy Fowlie, announced in an Instagram post in late April that police had informed the family his sister was dead. "The LAPD has informed our family that Christina is no longer alive, and the case has officially transitioned from a missing person to a homicide investigation," Fowlie wrote. "Our prayers for her to be found safely have transformed into prayers for the truth to be revealed and for those responsible to be held accountable." FAMILY OF CRITICALLY MISSING DC MOTHER SAYS POLICE STILL TREATING HOME AS ACTIVE CRIME SCENE However, the LAPD publicly disputed Fowlie's account, maintaining that Downer had not been located and her case remained a missing-person investigation, FOX 11 Los Angeles reported. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB "Although the circumstances of her disappearance are suspicious, Ms. Downer has not been located," the department said at the time, adding that detectives would continue investigating until the case was resolved. SEND US A TIP Fowlie also raised concerns about his sister's cellphone and social media accounts, alleging that someone used them to conceal her disappearance and make it appear she had voluntarily gone missing. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "The individual(s) in possession of her phone used it to hide the fact she was gone, to ask for money, and to create a false narrative that she was going 'off the grid,'" he wrote. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The allegations have not been publicly confirmed by the LAPD. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL During Friday's search, an LAPD media relations officer told Fox News Digital that investigators could not confirm whether detectives were looking for human remains, a suspect or other evidence, or whether search dogs were involved. It remains unclear what led investigators to Joshua Tree or whether the department has changed the official classification of Downer's case since its previous statement. Fox News Digital has reached out to Fowlie for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8e75342cf4db8e2f05 Michael Douglas says Kirk Douglas gave him $10,000 at 21 and told him he was on his own te 2026-10-09T21:20:14.640Z Michael Douglas says Kirk Douglas gave him $10,000 at 21 and told him he was on his own Michael Douglas says his father, Kirk Douglas, gave him $10,000 when he was 21 and told him he was on his own. During an appearance Thursday on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," the actor discussed his new memoir, "One Helluva Ride." Kimmel noted that Kirk had appeared on the show 19 years earlier to promote one of his many memoirs. "I was 21 years old. He said, ‘Son,’ and he wrote me a check, $10,000. He said, ‘Okay, you’re on your own.’ And I said, ‘Well, that’s great, Dad, but I mean, I got you—I got two years of college left. Dad, I’m happy. I really appreciate it, but you know, there’s tuitions and things like that,’" Michael recalled. Years later, Kirk would point to that moment when talking to his younger sons, Michael said. CHARLIZE THERON SAYS HER KIDS WON’T GET A FREE RIDE IN HOLLYWOOD: THEY NEED TO ‘EARN IT’ "Your brother, he never asked for anything. You know, I gave him that money, $10,000. That was it. Never asked for anything," Kirk would tell them, according to Michael. The "Basic Instinct" star also shared a story about a Christmas gift from his father: two Italian leather suitcases. While in college, Michael realized each one could hold "22 kilos of marijuana." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "I always felt bad about that. I could have got a loan, I guess, but that was how I brought them back to New York," he said. After years of being held up as the example, Michael eventually told his brothers about his suitcase scheme. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Kirk was a Hollywood star best known for movies including "Spartacus," "Lust for Life" and "Paths of Glory." Born Issur Danielovitch, he died Feb. 5, 2020, at age 103. He had four sons: Michael and Joel with his first wife, Diana Dill, and Peter and Eric with his second wife, Anne Buydens. Eric died in 2004. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Michael followed in his father's footsteps and made a name for himself in Hollywood. He won an Academy Award for his performance as Gordon Gekko in "Wall Street" and produced "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest," which won the Oscar for best picture. Michael's other notable movies include "Fatal Attraction," "Basic Instinct" and "Romancing the Stone." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8d75342cf4db8e2efc Attorney for alleged victim of trans athlete sexual assault says SCOTUS fight can help set Title IX precedent te 2026-10-09T21:20:13.487Z Attorney for alleged victim of trans athlete sexual assault says SCOTUS fight can help set Title IX precedent A Washington high school wrestler’s Supreme Court fight could help bring restrictions on transgender athletes in girls’ sports to 23 states, an attorney representing her told OutKick. Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) senior counsel Hal Frampton said the ultimate objective is a ruling establishing that Title IX requires a protected female sports category, with consequences beyond the immediate request to protect wrestler Kallie Keeler. "And the hope would be then that that would force all 23 of those states to enact policies protecting women and girls, protecting the female category, and simply getting back to the common sense notion that women's sports are for women," Frampton said. WASHINGTON FAMILY REQUESTS SCOTUS INJUNCTION AFTER DAUGHTER WAS ALLEGEDLY SEXUALLY ASSAULTED BY TRANS ATHLETE Keeler, identified in court as K.M.K., and her mother, Stephanie Lynne Brown, are seeking intervention after Keeler alleged she was sexually assaulted by a transgender opponent during a girls’ wrestling match in December 2025. "Ultimately, the goal is a ruling from the Supreme Court that says that Title IX requires fairness and safety for women and girls," Frampton said. Asked whether that broader objective could be accomplished through the current Supreme Court application or would require further steps, Frampton called it "a huge step toward accomplishing that goal." The application seeks an injunction pending appeal and alternatively asks the justices to take up the case before the Ninth Circuit finishes reviewing it. A temporary order protecting Keeler would not, by itself, impose new eligibility policies on 23 states. INSIDE THE SUPREME COURT BATTLE TO 'SAVE WOMEN'S SPORTS' The distinction matters because the Ninth Circuit said the Supreme Court’s recent West Virginia v. B.P.J. decision left open whether schools may allow biological males who identify as female to participate in girls’ and women’s sports. Frampton’s goal would address that unresolved question. For Keeler, Frampton said, the immediate concern is returning to wrestling before her remaining high school seasons slip away. "We filed the emergency application with the Supreme Court because it's really the only way to get Callie and her family relief in advance of wrestling season," he said. Frampton emphasized that the emergency request seeks protection for Keeler rather than monetary damages, though he left open the possibility of pursuing damages later. "For right now, all we're saying is while this case is pending," give her assurance she can compete without being matched against a male athlete, he said. He accused Washington officials of refusing to compromise: "From the very beginning, there's been no effort to compromise, to accommodate Callie, to appreciate what she's been through." Justice Elena Kagan has requested a response to the application by 4 p.m. EDT Oct. 13. The request remained pending as of Friday. Washington’s wrestling season begins in mid-November. The Ninth Circuit denied emergency relief Sept. 25, finding the family had not established an immediate emergency or a sufficiently strong likelihood of success. It also raised concerns about other students’ privacy and the breadth of the requested relief, while noting the district had said Keeler could forfeit matches without district-imposed adverse consequences. Frampton rejected the privacy justification and accused Washington officials of refusing to accommodate Keeler. "From the very beginning, there's been no effort to compromise, to accommodate Callie, to appreciate what she's been through," he said. The WIAA previously said it would follow state law allowing participation by gender identity and revise its policies if that law changes. Pierce County prosecutors declined to charge Keeler’s opponent, concluding they could not prove third-degree rape beyond a reasonable doubt or overcome a consent defense arising from case law on athletic contests. The prosecutor emphasized that the decision did not mean approval of the alleged conduct. Frampton said the experience has taken a toll on Keeler and her family, including her transfer to another school. "She ultimately had to change schools in order to get away from the harassment and bullying and the just lack of concern from the administration, which is not easy for any high school student to do," he said. Still, he described the family as determined to continue pursuing the case. "High school careers are fleeting. She's already a junior. Blink and it'll be over. And we just don't want her to miss out on the opportunity to compete in high school athletics," Frampton said. The family’s request has drawn support from 24 states, led by Iowa and Idaho, which filed a brief Oct. 7 arguing that allowing biological males into female sports denies girls Title IX protections. The Independent Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS) and its members also filed an amicus brief Oct. 8 supporting Keeler’s emergency request, arguing that school administrators bear responsibility under Title IX for protecting female athletes. The brief contends that lost athletic opportunities cause irreparable harm and that privacy concerns should not prevent schools from identifying competitors’ biological sex. "It is unreasonable for school administrators to attempt to shift the burden of protecting girls in school sports to parents and children," the brief states. OutKick reached out to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, Puyallup School District and the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for comment on Frampton’s latest statements. In its previous response to the injunction request, the WIAA said it would continue following Washington law allowing students to compete according to their gender identity and could revise its policies if the law changes. "The WIAA will not comment further on a matter in litigation," the association said. The superintendent’s office said it does not oversee athletics but is responsible for communicating and enforcing applicable law. "OSPI will continue to uphold Washington’s current law unless or until the law changes." It added that it had issued no non-privileged statement, board notice or guidance to schools or staff regarding the appeal. Puyallup School District previously acknowledged receiving the Supreme Court application and said it would respond if requested by the Court, "in accordance with the Court’s rules and established process." Its statement did not specify whether it would oppose the application or provide the advance notice sought by Keeler’s mother. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8c75342cf4db8e2ef3 Texas think tank accuses Houston parent coalition of using 'socialist' tactics to push radical agenda te 2026-10-09T21:20:12.422Z Texas think tank accuses Houston parent coalition of using 'socialist' tactics to push radical agenda A conservative Texas think tank is warning against a Houston education advocacy coalition, accusing the group of using socialist-aligned tactics to push radical policies in public schools. In a report released by the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF), researchers argue that Community Voices for Public Education (CVPE) — which presents itself as a grassroots group of parents, teachers and community members — acts as a front for teachers' unions and far-left organizations working to preserve the status quo. "There are several policies that they're advocating for which are questionable at best, but very harmful," Kate Bierly, campaign director for TPPF's Next Generation Texas Campaign, told Fox News Digital. WATCHDOG REPORT EXPOSES TEACHERS UNION 'POLITICAL MACHINE' FUNNELING MORE THAN $1 BILLION TO LIBERAL CAUSES CVPE has been an outspoken opponent of the state's 2023 takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), Texas's largest school district. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) intervened following years of academic underperformance at select campuses — a move that drew sharp accusations of political overreach from critics. State metrics, however, show noticeable academic gains since the intervention. Reading and math scores on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) improved among grades 3 through 8 over the past three school years, while the number of A- and B-rated campuses in HISD jumped from 93 to 197. SHOCKING PERCENTAGE OF DEMOCRATS IDENTIFY AS 'DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS' ACCORDING TO NEW POLL: 'TOXIC POLICIES' "F-rated campuses went from 56 to five, and the whole district moved from a C rating to a B rating," Bierly said. "The results were amazing. But from this, several critics emerged ... suggesting destructive replacement policies. One of the main groups behind these proposals is CVPE." The local group, Bierly said, uses tactics similar to those employed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), which has gained traction in recent years as a political force with the election of several DSA-endorsed candidates across various levels of government. DSA CO-CHAIR PUSHES BACK ON SOVIET UNION COMPARISONS, WANTS PRISONS TO BE 'LESS NECESSARY' Beyond opposing the state takeover, CVPE advocates against mandatory STAAR testing and urges parents to boycott the exams. The group also calls for divesting from campus policing — ending student arrests except in severe cases such as murder — and encourages participation in walkouts and political protests. TPPF contends that CVPE actively instructs parents on how to organize student demonstrations outside schools, while CVPE maintains that peaceful advocacy is essential to improving school environments and curricula. "Some of the things they are advocating for is that parents should boycott the STAAR exam because the test allegedly supports racism and inequality," Bierly added. "Scrapping this testing removes a key pathway for low-income kids to access advanced academic tracks." FAR-LEFT ACTIVIST CONFERENCE AT TEACHERS UNION HQ RAISES CLASSROOM CONCERNS CVPE defends its platform, maintaining that restorative justice and expanded mental health resources foster safer learning environments than punitive measures, insisting "HISD students should be heard and not herded." Ruth Kravetz, co-founder of CVPE, pushed back on both TPPF’s report and the state's academic claims. Speaking to Fox News Digital, Kravetz dismissed assertions that her group relies on DSA tactics, emphasizing that CVPE supporters span the political spectrum. "Some of those parents are Republicans. Some are Democrats, some are socialists, and some are unaffiliated," Kravetz said. POWERFUL TEACHERS' UNIONS SHARE STRIKING LINK WITH STATES STRUGGLING TO TEACH KIDS TO READ Kravetz also criticized high-stakes standardized testing, arguing that it fails to improve student outcomes. "It undermines educational quality," Kravetz said. "It narrows instruction and reduces deeper, more meaningful learning ... I don't think any parent ever said, ‘I hope my kid grows up to be able to fill in a multiple-choice test well.’" Kravetz previously challenged the "Texas Miracle" touted by HISD Superintendent Mike Miles and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, alleging that recent test improvements were artificially-engineered. "The truth is that HISD’s Mike Miles didn’t allow qualified students to even take Algebra I," Kravetz said. "This skewed the STAAR results and played a shell game with scores. Most importantly, they denied opportunities to countless kids just to make the numbers look better." HISD did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8b75342cf4db8e2eea Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles suffers health scare after taking helmet to the stomach during celebration te 2026-10-09T21:20:11.350Z Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles suffers health scare after taking helmet to the stomach during celebration Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles had every reason to celebrate after his team pulled off an impressive upset win over the Dallas Cowboys. So, when he was seen grimacing in pain on the sideline while down on one knee as the clock wound down on the Bucs’ 24-16 win Thursday at AT&T Stadium, it was an alarming scene. However, it turns out the 62-year-old was in pain because he took a helmet to the stomach during the Buccaneers’ celebration after they intercepted Dak Prescott to help seal the win, according to ESPN. Bowles said he will be OK moving forward, according to the report. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE For Bowles, taking a helmet to the stomach may be a small price to pay for the Bucs’ first win of the season. They entered the game as heavy underdogs, going on the road on a short week while starting Jalon Daniels at quarterback, an undrafted rookie making his second career start in relief of Baker Mayfield. The Bucs dominated time of possession, holding the ball for more than 39 minutes. They also forced three turnovers (two Prescott interceptions and a fumble by KeVontae Turpin on a kickoff return) and outgained the Cowboys by more than 50 yards. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Daniels completed 19 of his 25 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown. Running back Bucky Irving was outstanding in the win, running for 165 yards on 21 carries with a rushing touchdown, and catching two passes for 10 yards and a receiving touchdown. For the Buccaneers, Thursday night’s win over the Cowboys was much needed after a dismal start to the season. They had lost their first four games by a combined 20 points, hanging around in every game but not doing enough to come out on top. Bowles will look to have his squad build on some positive momentum — and avoid taking another helmet to the stomach — when they play the Pittsburgh Steelers next Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8975342cf4db8e2ed4 Trump Casts Himself as Columbus’s Protector in Pitch to Italian Americans te 2026-10-09T21:20:09.145Z Trump Casts Himself as Columbus’s Protector in Pitch to Italian Americans President Trump sought to inject the Genoese explorer into the current political conversation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8775342cf4db8e2eba Patriots Hit With 4 Injury Blows for Crucial Raiders Game te 2026-10-09T21:20:07.847Z Patriots Hit With 4 Injury Blows for Crucial Raiders Game The New England Patriots will be without four of their players against the Las Vegas Raiders due to injuries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8675342cf4db8e2eb1 Lions HC Dan Campbell's Immediate Reaction to Hearing About Mike Ditka's Death te 2026-10-09T21:20:06.477Z Lions HC Dan Campbell's Immediate Reaction to Hearing About Mike Ditka's Death Lions head coach Dan Campbell learned about Mike Ditka's death during a press conference and shared his immediate reaction. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8475342cf4db8e2ea8 Senators Hit With Bad Injury News on New Young Star te 2026-10-09T21:20:04.928Z Senators Hit With Bad Injury News on New Young Star Ottawa Senators star forward William Eklund is going to be out indefinitely after suffering an ankle injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9583375342cf4db8e2e4c Ex-NHLer Viktor Stalberg tells wild story about being traded in Russia — then not — by legendary coach te 2026-10-09T21:10:11.774Z Ex-NHLer Viktor Stalberg tells wild story about being traded in Russia — then not — by legendary coach The sports world is full of stories about players who almost got traded, but you don't hear many like the one ex-NHLer Viktor Stalberg experienced during a stint in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League, which also involved a legendary tough coach. Wait ... a strange story from the KHL? What?! Stalberg spent eight seasons in the NHL and won a Stanley Cup with the 2013 Chicago Blackhawks, and while his last games in the league were with Ottawa in the 2016-17 season, he continued to be a high-level player in European leagues. Eventually, he signed with KHL club Avangard Omsk, which, at the time, was coached by Bob Hartley, best known for winning a Stanley Cup with the 2000-01 Colorado Avalanche on top of being a very tough coach. "I had a lot of interesting experiences," Stalberg said of his time in the KHL during a video interview to promote sportsbook Ozoon. "I also had Bob Hartley as a coach there, which I'm sure you've heard stories about. He's a brilliant hockey mind, but he might not be the easiest to handle. When I was there, we did not maybe click at first." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! He said that it became clear that he was not one of Hartley's favorite players on the team, and he was told by his agent that he was going to get waived by the team. But it didn't happen, and he was told his status with the team was safe. "My agent calls me again," Stalberg recalled. "'Hey, Bob really hates you. He does not want to play you or anything else this year.' That this is the deal. Like, 'He's gonna just bag-skate you for the rest of the year, right?'" So, Stalberg asked for a trade, despite having a no-trade clause, and the team cut a deal with the then-Shanghai-based club Kunlun Red Star. "I call the GM [in Shanghai]. I talk to the coach; I'm discussing where I'm playing on the power play next game." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE However, after packing his bags and going to the rink, no one at Omsk said anything to him about this trade. "So I'm like, what is going on here? Like I'm traded, right? Like nobody says anything. "I go home, nobody calls," Stalberg said. "I'm like, 'Where's my flight, what is going on?' So then my agent again calls me back like a few hours later. He's like, 'Yeah, the owner told Bob to f--- off; you're staying." Well, so much for that trade. "So pretty much within, you know, in a week's time, my wife thought I was crazy," he laughed. "You know, like, 'I'm getting fired tomorrow. No, no, I'm staying. I'm getting traded to China tomorrow. No, no, I'm staying.' So it was a crazy few weeks there, but it ended up great." Stalberg ultimately won Hartley, and he even wanted him to stick around the following season, but he wound up signing to play for Switzerland's Fribourg-Gotteron HC. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9583275342cf4db8e2e43 Bill Maher warns Democrats still havent 'renounced their crazy,' says it could spell trouble in 2028 te 2026-10-09T21:10:10.698Z Bill Maher warns Democrats still havent 'renounced their crazy,' says it could spell trouble in 2028 Comedian Bill Maher warned the Democratic Party hasn't yet "renounced their crazy" on Thursday and that it could spell trouble for the party in 2028, but maintained that Republicans were likely to lose control of Congress in November. During an interview on "The Chris Cuomo Project," host Chris Cuomo asked Maher if President Donald Trump and Republicans taking a "beating" in the midterm elections would mean the Democratic Party successfully made the case to the American people.  "Absolutely not," Maher said. "They have not renounced their crazy at all. In fact, they're going full steam ahead. That's why I'm so worried about 2028. And a lot of the far left will take Trump's loss, they will misinterpret it as a recommendation for what they're trying to do. You know, the whole thing with communism — and it is communism." "I know Trump says it, that doesn't mean it's wrong," he continued. "When you talk about taking over the means of production and taking over all the private industries, that's communism, folks. You can look it up." BILL MAHER ADMITS HE COULD VOTE FOR JD VANCE, WARNS 'COWARDLY' DEMOCRATS FACE SOCIALIST TAKEOVER "All this stuff, the Democrats could put this to the side for this election, even though they will be having these sort of internal debates," Maher added. "But you see that the sane wing of the party is very circumspect at how much they criticize this because they know there's just so much energy on that side." "I mean, it's interesting we're talking about this on October 7, you know, which, man, they can't even give them the one day, you know?" he said. "It's just like that the Israeli craziness. That's another place the Democrats will see. We'll see if they can check themselves on that." Maher said the midterm elections would be primarily about Trump. "It is drunk on power," he said. "You know, it happens to both sides. They get in and just job one is just undoing the thing that the other a--hole did."   "I mean, we always have battles, of course, both parties," Maher continued. "And we should. That's our system. But when it gets to be this vitriolic, this personal, this hateful, this just everything you do, I just want to undo it and disavow it, and even when it makes sense not to. They just hate. When hate takes over, people stop listening to any of the logic." BILL MAHER BLASTS DEMOCRATIC PARTY, SAYS IT IS FINE WITH RELIGION 'AS LONG AS THAT FAITH ISN’T JEWISH' Y. David Scharf, chair of Government Strategies & Controversies at Morrison and Cohen, agreed with Maher in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Bill Maher is right to sound the alarm," he said. "What was once the far-left fringe of the Democratic Party is increasingly becoming its mainstream. That may win you elections in deep-blue states and congressional districts, but what plays in Brooklyn doesn't necessarily play in battleground America." "Israel is the clearest example," Scharf continued. "When activists can't even put their hostility toward Israel aside on October 7, the anniversary of the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, and party leaders are too afraid to call them out, you have to ask who's really running the show." "Democrats may think they're building momentum for 2028," he added. "But there's a big difference between winning over your base and winning over America." SHOCKING PERCENTAGE OF DEMOCRATS IDENTIFY AS 'DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS' ACCORDING TO NEW POLL: 'TOXIC POLICIES' Maher said during an interview on CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS" that Republicans would suffer a "classic historical a-- whooping" in the November midterm elections. The comedian argued that voters would use the midterms to punish Trump and Republicans before turning their attention to divisions within the Democratic Party ahead of the next presidential election. "It’s going to be a classic historical a-- whooping," he said. "Now, 2028 is a different story. The Democrats have a crazy animal living in their house called the DSA, and they believe truly insane things. And they’re the energy of the party, and they’re going to make Gaza a genocide, a litmus test, and a lot of other really stupid stuff." Fox News' CJ Womack contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9583175342cf4db8e2e3a Costco slashes price of popular holiday treat after shoppers balked at last year's hike te 2026-10-09T21:10:09.619Z Costco slashes price of popular holiday treat after shoppers balked at last year's hike While most grocery prices continue to climb, one seasonal Costco favorite is back at a lower price than last year. The Kirkland Signature Peppermint Bark has returned to shelves even earlier in the season than usual, according to shoppers on social media and recent reports. The holiday treat, which features layers of dark and white chocolate topped with crushed peppermint candy, is sold in a 21-ounce container for $12.99 at some locations, or less than $1.75 per serving, though availability and pricing can vary. The same container sold for $16.99 in 2025, according to reports, up from $9.99 in 2023. COSTCO BRINGS BACK A FAN-FAVORITE FOOD COURT TREAT AFTER YEARS OFF THE MENU Either way, the sweet and minty dessert costs far less than some specialty alternatives, like Williams-Sonoma's version, which costs about $35. There was an outcry from shoppers last holiday season when the 21-ounce package jumped from $9.99 to $16.99. One Reddit user wrote that it was "good, but not for $16.99," while others said they skipped it after the increase or preferred the pricier Williams-Sonoma bark. This year's reported $12.99 price brings the treat closer to its former value, even if it remains above its 2023 price. COSTCO SPARKS BAGEL BACKLASH AMONG CUSTOMERS AS DOWNSIZED PACKS IGNITE PRICING DEBATE Fans have long praised the candy cane-topped treat as a holiday staple that complements dessert platters, makes for an easy hostess gift or elevates a mug of hot cocoa. "The Kirkland brand peppermint bark in the bakery is absolutely fire," one Reddit user wrote, adding that it was "way better than" Ghirardelli's individually wrapped version. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS In the comments section of a recent Instagram video from @discovering_costco, which shares Costco finds, other Costco-focused accounts celebrated the peppermint bark's return. "Peppermint bark!!" wrote @costcobayareafinds with heart-eye emojis, while @momcartfinds added, "Omg yess the peppermint bark." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Beyond peppermint bark, Costco is already stocking other holiday-ready treats and gifts, including Toblerone Biscoff truffles, Lindt Teddy Advent calendars, assorted Lindor truffles, Ferrero gift boxes, Kirkland Signature European cookies in festive tins and traditional and chocolate-filled panettone. Costco has also begun restocking Kirkland Signature organic Madagascar vanilla beans, which give home bakers 20 whole pods for $9.69. The seasonal baking find works out to roughly 48 cents per bean and can be used in holiday desserts or to make homemade vanilla extract, according to reports. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Meanwhile, fall bakery offerings still line shelves, including a pumpkin bar cake, the 4-pound pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake and caramel apple strudel bites. Fox News Digital reached out to Costco for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9582f75342cf4db8e2e26 Senate Fact Finders Decry Costs of Immigrant Detention at Guantánamo te 2026-10-09T21:10:07.245Z Senate Fact Finders Decry Costs of Immigrant Detention at Guantánamo The setup has cost more than $100 million, the study said. A recent inspection found nearly 450 government employees and zero detainees. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9582e75342cf4db8e2e1d Diverging polls in the Maine Senate race. te 2026-10-09T21:10:06.168Z Diverging polls in the Maine Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9582c75342cf4db8e2e01 Trump Strikes Diesel Deal With Putin to Bring Down Prices Ahead of Midterms te 2026-10-09T21:10:04.775Z Trump Strikes Diesel Deal With Putin to Bring Down Prices Ahead of Midterms Trump announces a deal with Putin to boost Russian diesel supplies as the Treasury clears a path for global sales. 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Against Michigan and Iowa State, they only won by three points or fewer.  The offense is centered around their passing attack. Hank Brown, their quarterback, has completed about 63% of passes for 832 yards. Even his backup, Jeremy Hecklinski, has looked strong wth 208 yards on 18-for-32 passing. They only have six total passing touchdowns, though.  Washington is not ranked, and they really want to avoid another loss, as this would be the third straight game. After starting the season 3-0, they’ve fallen to just 3-2. In the first three weeks, they took down Washington State, Utah State, and Eastern Washington. They weren’t big wins — Washington State lost by 14. Utah State lost by two, and Eastern Washington lost by 32.  The two losses that Washington has had were against Minnesota and USC. They were both close games, with Washington losing to the Golden Gophers by three and the Trojans by four. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9512d75342cf4db8e29d2 Culture clash laid bare as violent Somali gangs grip suburban communities: ‘These kids are different’ te 2026-10-09T20:40:13.350Z Culture clash laid bare as violent Somali gangs grip suburban communities: ‘These kids are different’ More than 100 rounds fired in a Minnesota neighborhood have left police struggling to explain a troubling pattern: Somali-American youths from financially comfortable households are turning online disputes into bursts of gang violence. The violence raises bigger questions about what is driving these gangs: whether struggles to fit into American life, cultural or clan ties, government policies or failures by schools and other institutions have played a role — and what makes these youths different from traditional American street gangs. "They're coming from families. They got money, and they have resources," Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges told Fox News Digital of the young Somali-American gang members under investigation. Those questions follow a late-night Bloomington gunfight that left one person injured amid a string of shootings across suburban Minneapolis-St. Paul. 100-SHOT SOMALI GANG GUN BATTLE ROCKS MINNESOTA AS SHERIFF WARNS 'WE'RE IN TROUBLE' Hodges said the suspects defy traditional drug- or money-driven gang profiles. Asked what drives the violence beyond social-media disputes, he acknowledged investigators lack a clear answer. "I don't know. I can't tell you. I really wish I could." Somalia, long considered a failed state until the mid-2010s according to the UN, has endured decades of clan-based warfare and weak central government authority, including the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu depicted in "Black Hawk Down," when Somali militiamen battled U.S. forces during an ill-fated military operation — part of the turmoil that drove waves of refugees to America. More than 111,000 Somali refugees were admitted to the U.S. between 2001 and 2023 through the federal refugee resettlement program, spanning the George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden administrations. Minnesota became a major destination, alongside sizable Somali-American communities in New York, Texas and Ohio. Jessica Vaughan, director of policy studies at the Center for Immigration Studies, believes one possible explanation lies in how refugees have been resettled. "We have to remember also that this population's origins were as refugees who were a vulnerable population; and traumatized in many cases," Vaughan told Fox News Digital. "But they were settled in clusters in certain places in the United States. And I believe that is a policy that has facilitated the formation of these gangs, because it removes a lot of the incentives for people to assimilate." "And it just makes assimilation to the larger society much more difficult because it's not necessary for people to get by." Vaughan described an emphasis on preserving homeland cultures rather than encouraging integration as a "missed opportunity," arguing it can leave immigrants in a "separate society within the larger Minnesota community." History, however, complicates the argument that maintaining strong ethnic ties necessarily prevents assimilation. Stanford sociologist Tomás Jiménez cautioned against treating gang involvement among a small subset of second-generation immigrants as evidence that an entire community has failed to integrate. "I would actually not think of it as like a failed assimilation, as much as a particular kind of assimilation," Jiménez said. He noted that Italian, Irish, Mexican and Salvadoran communities experienced gang activity while broader integration continued. Jiménez emphasized that assimilation unfolds across generations, pointing out that the Italian-American experience spanned roughly 75 years rather than occurring overnight. He identified education, economic advancement, language and intermarriage as important measures of integration. FOX NATION REVEALS HOW RUDY GIULIANI BROKE THE MAFIA'S GRIP ON NEW YORK Donald Tricarico, an Italian-American immigration scholar at Queensborough Community College, drew parallels between Italian and Irish immigrants, who established close-knit ethnic communities in New York. He said Italian families often followed relatives from the same villages into the same neighborhoods and occupations — a pattern known as chain migration. "They came to the same neighborhoods… what migration historians call 'chain migration,' and they ... went to the same neighborhoods," he said, citing his own family's multigenerational experience in New York City. "There isn't a switch that gets flipped," Tricarico said, challenging assumptions that Italian Americans assimilated quickly and noting that close-knit ethnic communities persisted into the 1980s in some cases. WORKING-CLASS AMERICANS SAY THEIR TOWN IS THE NEXT DEARBORN — AND THEY'VE HAD ENOUGH "Assimilation is a slow crawl," he said, explaining that economic advancement and integration typically unfold across generations. Tricarico noted that some Sicilian immigrants arrived with ties to existing Mafia networks overseas, a criminal element distinct from the broader Italian immigrant population. Hodges, meanwhile, said investigators have found no evidence that longstanding clan rivalries in Somalia are driving the Minnesota violence. Somali-American community figures have offered their own explanations, including the challenges facing immigrant parents. At an Eden Prairie news conference Wednesday, Somali teacher Fardousa Yossuf suggested parents working long hours may have neglected their children's needs and "expressed disbelief" that people raised with Islamic values could engage in gun violence, according to Alpha News Imam Yusuf Abdulle rejected characterizing the violence as a Somali problem in an interview with WCCO - CBS Minnesota posted on YouTube. "These kids are Americans. They're born and raised here," Abdulle said. "It is an American problem. It is not a Somali problem." Vaughan, meanwhile, warned that the gangs have not reached the sophistication of transnational organizations such as MS-13 but could become more entrenched without intervention. She pointed to families and schools as critical to preventing recruitment and argued that local institutions and law enforcement must intervene before the groups become more organized. Vaughan acknowledged she had not established that specific Minnesota schools or resettlement policies caused the shootings. Asked whether longstanding Somali clan rivalries were fueling the shootings, Hodges said investigators found no evidence supporting that explanation. "No, we have not seen that. I haven't seen it," he said. He added that people from groups in conflict in Somalia can belong to the same cliques in Minnesota. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Hodges said police are redirecting task-force resources toward the gangs and questioned whether some Hennepin County prosecution policies could limit intervention. He warned the Bloomington gunfire could have endangered innocent bystanders had it occurred during daylight. "If that had been one o'clock in the afternoon, it would have been a different story on that block," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9512c75342cf4db8e29c9 Fresno State unveils the 'Beer Bone,' rendering all other novelty stadium cups obsolete te 2026-10-09T20:40:12.265Z Fresno State unveils the 'Beer Bone,' rendering all other novelty stadium cups obsolete Most of the time when I hop on the old keyboard to talk about stadium food or concession stand gimmicks, it's with a rage burning deep in my heart. Nerds Gummy Cluster-infused grilled cheese sandwiches and hot dog french fries get my blood boiling (and my cholesterol skyrocketing) like few things on this planet, but every once in a while those dummies in the sports arena culinary department come up with something incredible. You know what they say, "a broken clock is right twice a day," and this particular case takes us to Fresno, California, where the Fresno State Bulldogs football team has created another all-time great vessel from which to drink alcohol. MLB ALL-STAR FANS WILL BE ABLE TO DRINK BEER OUT OF A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF AMERICAN HISTORY Behold, the Beer Bone. Not since the Beer Bat has there been such a great idea for a souvenir stadium cup. It's so simple, yet so effective, I'm shocked other Bulldog branded teams haven't come up with anything like it sooner. And for those of you who aren't of age or don't partake in the consumption of beer, the Fresno State social media admin has revealed you can get soda in it, too. TENNESSEE FANS DRANK $1.3 MILLION WORTH OF ALCOHOL BEFORE, DURING TEXAS GAME ATTENDED BY PRESIDENT The comments seem to be universally on board with this idea, and it makes sense. How could anyone not be psyched about this? Even the Debbie Downers saying this will cost them an arm and a leg with be put at ease knowing that the Beer Bone will only run them $6 at the game this weekend. The Bulldogs take on the Boise State Broncos at 10:30 PM Eastern this Saturday, which means the Beer Bone will be making its debut for maybe the biggest game of the year. That's all well and good, but if the game goes south - and it has every chance to, given the Broncos are favored by a touchdown on the road - the Beer Bone could double as a projectile in the hands of unruly fans. I hope that's not the case, but if a bad call is made or the Bulldogs come out flat, you just know more than a few of these bones will find their way onto the field. With great souvenir cups comes great responsibility, so make sure all you Fresno State fans keep the bones in the stands on Saturday. We wouldn't want to see such a brilliant invention get taken from us because a few bad apples don't know how to act accordingly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9512b75342cf4db8e29c0 Dad banned from school grounds after protesting trans runner competing against his daughter te 2026-10-09T20:40:11.187Z Dad banned from school grounds after protesting trans runner competing against his daughter On Sept. 5, Logan Mihailoff, a student at Camas High in Washington State finished 76th in a JV cross country race. On Sept. 29, he finished first in a varsity race in a meet against Union High school. Did he recover from an injury? Train himself back into shape? No. Midway through the season, he decided he was going to start running as a girl. Under the rules of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), which governs high school sports in the state, such a switch is permitted. This is what allowed Mihailoff to also finish second among 195 girls in a Sept. 26 race in Portland. WASHINGTON OFFICIALS WON'T BUDGE ON TRANS ATHLETE POLICY AFTER GIRL FILES SCOTUS APPEAL FOR ALLEGED ASSAULT But as you might imagine, not everybody competing against Mihailoff is on board with all this. Last month, two girls and a father decided to protest — which ultimately led to the dad being served a criminal trespass notice. Sierra Retzlaff and Charlie Garrett are cross country runners for Skyview High in Vancouver, WA. A week before their meet against Camas, the two girls found out that they would be racing against a boy. After some discussion, they decided that they were going to make a statement. How? By walking up to the starting line with body paint reading "keep women in women's sports" ... and walking off once the race began. This prompted mixed reactions. Retzlaff said that she has received a lot of support but has also had friends that started ignoring her. One man that absolutely had her back, however, was her father — Joel Retzlaff. Retzlaff and his wife brought two signs to the Sept. 15 meet. The first read: "It will never be OK for a XY to steal an opportunity from a XX." The second read: "Please only XX competing with XX, XY competing with XY. Keep it fair." FEMALE ATHLETES, WOMEN'S SPORTS ADVOCATES SPEAK ON CAPITOL HILL AS TRANS ATHLETE ISSUE HOVERS OVER MIDTERMS But WIAA has a no-signage rule (aside from team banners), so Camas' athletic director Stephen Baranowski approached Retzlaff and asked him to leave. Retzlaff asked why, and Baranowski explained to him it was because of the signage. Retzlaff agreed to take the signs down, but he still wanted to make his voice heard. So as he walked back to his car after Sierra's race, he held up his sign and chanted "Keep boys out of girls sports!" And after he got into his car, he drove by the venue, honked his horn and repeated the same chant while his friend held the signs out the window. The consequence? A criminal trespass notice that keeps Retzlaff off Camas school district properties for the next year. That may seem like an emotional reaction from the Camas school district, but its superintendent, John Anzalone, insists it wasn't. It was relayed to him that Retzlaff drove through a "barrier" — essentially an area closed off by construction tape — and that the trespass notice was in the interest of safety. Retzlaff said that Anzalone's perspective is "valid," but it doesn't sound like he has any regrets. In his mind, he was standing up for girls in a way that most parents didn't. Retzlaff's response to critics? "I would beg to ask them where all the adults are that know the difference between a boy and a girl and why they're letting this happen." Garrett, one of the students who walked off, said Mihailoff's mother followed her around and recorded her for much of the meet. Apparently, she didn't stand down when Garrett's mother, Emily Sadowski, confronted her and told her to stop filming. ACTIVISTS UNLEASH A 'NEXT WAVE' BALLOT STRATEGY FOR WOMEN'S SPORTS INSIDE DEEP BLUE STATES But like Joel, Charlie isn't second-guessing her decision to stand up for girls "I thought it was more important to show how this is affecting me and all the girls in our district," said Garrett, adding that she doesn't have any hate toward Logan. "It comes down to biology and the spots being taken away from Sierra, me and all the girls." On Nov. 3, Washington voters will decide whether to ban biological boys from competing in K-12 girls’ sports through Initiative 638. It would be the first time the public passed a law enforcing such separation. Perhaps Joel Retzlaff crossed a line — figuratively and literally — when he drove through that tape. But he'd argue a far more consequential line had already been crossed. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac94ed175342cf4db8e290d Letitia James stumped by debate question while GOP rival delivers 'zinger for the ages' te 2026-10-09T20:30:09.178Z Letitia James stumped by debate question while GOP rival delivers 'zinger for the ages' New York Democratic Attorney General Letitia James went silent for several seconds when asked to name a former state attorney general she admired during Thursday's New York attorney general race debate. "Tick tock," Errol Louis of Spectrum News 1, one of the moderators said to James, prompting laughter from the Attorney General. The attorney general's race in New York comes against the backdrop of James' ongoing dispute with President Donald Trump, who called James "a Complete and Total Disaster" and accused her of leading a "WITCH Hunt" against him in his endorsement of James' Republican challenger, Saritha Komatireddy, in August. LETITIA JAMES' UNDERDOG RIVAL TURNS AG'S OWN PLAYBOOK AGAINST HER WITH SCATHING 52-COUNT CAMPAIGN 'INDICTMENT' The pause from James drew immediate criticism from Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor and chief of staff for the Drug Enforcement Administration, who quipped from the podium that James "only admires herself." "An absolutely devastating moment for Tish James," conservative communications strategist Steve Guest wrote on X. "'She only admires herself' is a debate zinger for the ages." "No, no, no, no, we admire others," James said. "I admire all of the past attorney generals because it is a difficult job and you've got to stand up." When asked the same question, Komatireddy named Dennis Vacco, who served as the state's attorney general from 1995 to 1998. Like Komatireddy, he was also a former federal prosecutor. James then said that she admired former Democratic Attorney General Bob Abrams, who served from 1979 to 1993. The exchange, which came in the final moments of Thursday's debate, led critics to question whether James knew of other New York attorneys general. "Very telling moment," Steve McLaughlin, Rensselaer County executive, wrote on X. "James went completely blank because she's A: dumb as a rock B: has no idea who any former AG is because she's not doing the job and never has been." NY AG HOPEFUL BLASTS LETITIA JAMES AS MEDICAID FRAUD RECOVERIES COLLAPSE: 'SHE'S NOT DOING THE JOB' "She's a mouthpiece," McLaughlin continued. "Zero institutional knowledge." "Letitia James doesn' t know the plural form of 'Attorney General,'" another Twitter user wrote. Nicole Kiprilov, a spokesperson for Komatireddy, echoed the candidate's comment on the debate stage. "Letitia James can’t name a single former Attorney General she admires because she’s too busy admiring herself. She’s turned the Attorney General’s office into her own political stage and ignored the safety of the state," Kiprilov said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "New Yorkers deserve a real prosecutor, not a joke like her!" But James' campaign pushed back on Komatireddy's characterization of James and how she runs her office. "Attorney General Letitia James spent much of the debate teaching her opponent how the Office of the Attorney General actually works, and she was happy to name former Attorney General Bob Abrams as someone she respects,"  a spokesperson for James said in a statement to Fox News Digital. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER James' attorney general's office has been thrust into the national spotlight after New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed James as special investigator to examine an alleged gang rape that occurred at Cornell University in October 2024. The renewed attention comes in response to a recent lawsuit filed by the alleged victim, Jane Doe, against the university, the alleged perpetrators, her sorority and a bar that allegedly served her alcohol while she was underage. But James has faced calls from an attorney for one of the defendants to recuse herself from the case over social media posts showing support for Jane Doe before James was appointed special investigator. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac94ed075342cf4db8e2904 This popular 7.5-foot pre-lit Christmas tree is $400 off on Amazon — just $280 te 2026-10-09T20:30:08.016Z This popular 7.5-foot pre-lit Christmas tree is $400 off on Amazon — just $280 Christmas decor is already rolling out in stores and online, and right now Amazon has this popular artificial National Tree Company tree for 59% off — a savings of $400. 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(Photo by Dana DiFilippo/New Jersey Monitor) Urban hospitals are closing at roughly the same rate as rural ones, and the shuttered hospitals are more likely to have served communities with high poverty rates and fewer transportation options, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal JAMA. Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health analyzed hospital closures and openings that occurred between 2010 and last year. They found that closures increased by 4% year over year, while new hospital openings decreased 3% year over year. The study comes as health systems across the nation brace for the effects of the broad tax and spending measure passed by congressional Republicans and signed by President Donald Trump in July 2025. The so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act is projected to cut federal Medicaid spending by an estimated $886.8 billion over the next decade, according to estimates by the Congressional Budget Office. The law includes $50 billion in rural health grants to be distributed to states over five years, but the funds are for a wide variety of initiatives, with limitations on how much hospitals can benefit. Public attention has mostly focused on struggling rural hospitals, but the Harvard researchers found that urban hospitals also have been vulnerable: The closure rate was 9.1% for urban hospitals and 8.3% for rural hospitals. Across both rural and urban areas, hospitals that were for-profit, small or safety-net, or served the most vulnerable counties — such as those with higher poverty rates or less access to transportation — were most likely to close. Overall, 432 hospitals closed between 2010 and 2025 while 216 opened, leading to a net loss of over 24,000 beds. Rural areas were less likely to see a new hospital, as the new facilities were mostly urban, for-profit and small. Rural communities are more likely to have fewer doctors per capita and a lower overall number of patients. Of the hospitals that closed, about 73% shut down completely, while the remaining retained outpatient care, including rural emergency hospital care. The Midwest and the South saw the most closures overall, and there were more closures in states that didn’t expand Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act, according to the study. Stateline reporter Nada Hassanein can be reached at nhassanein@stateline.org. This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac94a2375342cf4db8e2814 Hurricane Isaias forces numerous college football games to have changes, including a cancellation te 2026-10-09T20:10:11.750Z Hurricane Isaias forces numerous college football games to have changes, including a cancellation Hurricane Isaias has moved to a Category 3 storm, as it is set to make landfall in the Florida Gulf Coast. Because of the storm, numerous college football games set to be played on Saturday were forced to be rescheduled, and one will no longer be played at all. In all, seven games were altered — eight if you want to include the highly—touted Alabama-Georgia matchup, in which ESPN's "College GameDay" is moving indoors. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Here are the seven games — as of now — altered because of the storm. Northeastern State at West Florida West Florida, which plays its home games in Pensacola, opted to cancel its game, and it is not expected to be made up in the future. Rice at East Carolina This remains, as of publishing the lone FBS game to be rescheduled. Originally set to start at 4 p.m. ET, it was moved up three hours. Florida A&M at Alabama State Originally slated for Saturday at noon, the game was actually moved up 24 hours to beat the hurricane. HURRICANE ISAIAS THREATENS GEORGIA VS. ALABAMA SEC SHOWDOWN AS TRUMP PLANS TUSCALOOSA VISIT Southern at Prairie View A&M This game, played just west of Houston, is actually being moved back one hour, from 3 p.m. ET to 4 p.m. ET. Davidson at Presbyterian These teams were originally slated to kick off at 5:30 p.m. ET, but they will now take the field at noon in an effort to beat the storm, which is expected to turn toward the Carolinas after landfall. East Tennessee State at The Citadel The Charleston, S.C. game was moved up two hours and will kick off at noon ET. South Carolina State at Charleston Southern The schools were supposed to play under the lights but will also play at noon ET. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER The storm is expected to make landfall near the panhandle on Friday evening. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac94a2275342cf4db8e280b Kash Patel announces arrest of suspected ShinyHunters co-conspirator after FBI jobs portal breach te 2026-10-09T20:10:10.647Z Kash Patel announces arrest of suspected ShinyHunters co-conspirator after FBI jobs portal breach FBI Director Kash Patel announced Friday that agents arrested another suspected co-conspirator linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group earlier this week, as the bureau investigates a cybersecurity incident involving its jobs website. The arrest is the latest in a series of FBI actions against the hacking network in recent days, according to Patel, who said investigators are pursuing additional leads and evidence. "Earlier this week, our agents in the field arrested another suspected co-conspirator of the ShinyHunters group – the group believed to be responsible for the recent FBIjobs.gov incident, which occurred on a platform managed by a third-party vendor," Patel said in an Oct. 9 statement. FBI INVESTIGATES AFTER SHINYHUNTERS HACKERS CLAIM THEFT OF AGENTS' PERSONAL DATA Patel said the FBI is working with its partners to dismantle the group and its associates. "This arrest demonstrates the strength and reach of our efforts to protect Americans from cybercrime. We will continue to work closely with our partners to disrupt what’s left of the ShinyHunters group and their associates, no matter where they operate." ShinyHunters, a criminal hacking and extortion group, previously said it obtained sensitive personal information belonging to FBI employees and applicants through the bureau's jobs portal. 16-YEAR-OLD ALLEGEDLY LED RANSOMWARE GANG BEHIND HUNDREDS OF ATTACKS The group said it stole information belonging to nearly all FBI agents and people who applied to work for the bureau, Reuters previously reported. A sample of data shared with the outlet contained agents' names, home addresses, Social Security numbers, assignments and, in some cases, names of family members. The FBI previously said it was investigating whether the breach originated within its own systems or through a third-party provider supporting FBIJobs.gov. The extent of the alleged breach has not been independently confirmed. Jason Pack, a retired FBI supervisory special agent and CEO of Media Rep Global Strategies, previously told Fox News Digital that the distinction between stolen personnel information and access to classified investigative systems is critical. FBI HACK CLAIM RAISES FEARS OVER SENSITIVE PERSONAL DATA "There is a meaningful difference between somebody obtaining personnel information and somebody gaining access to classified investigative systems," Pack said. "Based on what we know right now, there is no indication they have the keys to the kingdom." A representative for the Department of Justice did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac94a2075342cf4db8e27f8 Trump Says He Will Import Russian Diesel Fuel Amid High Prices te 2026-10-09T20:10:08.137Z Trump Says He Will Import Russian Diesel Fuel Amid High Prices President Trump said Russia had agreed to ship potentially millions of tons of diesel fuel in the coming months. But Russia has an ongoing ban on exporting diesel. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac94a1e75342cf4db8e27dc Who Is Abdul El-Sayed's Mom? Mike Rogers' Debate Attack Line Explained te 2026-10-09T20:10:06.671Z Who Is Abdul El-Sayed's Mom? Mike Rogers' Debate Attack Line Explained El-Sayed and Rogers debated this week as polls show a close U.S. Senate race in Michigan. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac947c875342cf4db8e2770 Sophie Cunningham's insufferable ex-teammate mouths off but can't make a shot, ref lowers his shoulder & Ditka te 2026-10-09T20:00:08.416Z Sophie Cunningham's insufferable ex-teammate mouths off but can't make a shot, ref lowers his shoulder & Ditka 'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk. It runs Monday-Friday on OutKick.com. Another Friday. We're here. We've made it! While the left spent all week whining about Sophie Cunningham's hat and firing squad best practices, us PATRIOTS were biding our time, keeping our heads down, and grinding towards another weekend. And now, we're here. And there ain't a thing they can do about it. Let's roll. Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Sophie Cunningham's ex-teammate, Sydney Colson, virtue-signals her BUTT off while also having maybe the worst career stats I've ever seen. SPORTS MEDIA OUTLET CONSIDERS SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM MORE POLARIZING THAN MEGAN RAPINOE Seriously. This is who's telling Sophie — and white people — to shut up? The WNBA can do better than this, right? Right?! What else? I've got Dak getting heckled by an Uber driver, a referee absolutely trucking a poor soul on the sidelines, and I'm sad about Mike Ditka. What an awful year for deaths. I feel like we say that every year, but goodness, 2026 has been a real kick to the you-know-whats in terms of death. And we still have three months to go! Brutal. On that happy note, grab you a slice of sausage pizza ahead of Sunday's National Sausage Pizza Day, and settle in for a Friday 'Cap! I've got no real hot takes on pizza beyond the fact that I do, in fact, believe sausage is the best topping. I'm not just saying that because of the occasion. It's the best, by a mile. Mount Rushmore of Pizza Toppings to kick this Friday class off? Sure. Why not?! Meatballs as a topping are underrated in the pizza topping game. They're not on every menu, but when they are, HAMMER it. You are welcome! And that concludes our Ted Talk portion of today's class. NOW, let's officially get the day started with some ex-WNBA player named Sydney Colson pandering to the left by telling Sophie Cunningham and her white counterparts to PIPE DOWN. Amazing: Listen, if you never speak up about a d–n thing when you know it’s impacting the people that you claim to love, care about, you know we’re fighting together as a team, sister, blah blah blah, and you don’t speak up when things affect them. They don’t respect you. They are just trying to make it. Let me just tell you now, for real, for real: For the white players in the league, when you don’t say s–t, and even worse, when you say things that are harmful, talking about the trans s–t, nobody respects you. Shut the f–k up. Shut the f–k up. Nobody wants to hear your opinion. Freedom of speech, so you can say it, but just know people are just trying to get by when they’re dealing with you. And you ought to be ashamed. Y’all ought to be ashamed to act like you’re cool with people, to act like you care about sisterhood, all of these things. Again, it's just amazing. These "athletes" are just incredible. They're the gifts that keep on giving "the whole year," as Cousin Eddie would say. As Dan Z. said in the above post, let's quickly remind everyone of the VERY HARMFUL thing Sophie Cunningham told ESPN months ago as it pertains to trans people: "I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that.’ I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men." That's it! THAT's what Sydney Colson, who played with Cunningham last season in Indiana, deems "harmful" rhetoric. Speaking of last season, because I had never heard of this girl before this morning, I decided to do some Big J digging to see if her play on the court warranted all this chest-pumping off of it. It ... did not: Well, there you have it. That's who is calling out Sophie Cunningham. A player who struggled to score three points per game during her illustrious career in the WNBA. Okeedokee! By the way, for the "Sophie stinks, too!" crowd ... she's averaged at least 8 points per game off the bench every year since 2022, including two seasons in double-digits. She's also a top-five three-point shooter in the league. It ain't close. OK, let's rapid-fire this Friday class into a big weekend of FOOTBALL! To hype everyone up, let's start off with a ref in last night's South Alabama-Arkansas State game lowering his shoulder on a 100-yard kick return: BOOOOM! You don't often see a referee doing the trucking, right? Usually, we're watching those guys get pummeled. Frankly, it's a nice change of pace for the Zebras. I've spent all year ragging on them — for good reason. They've generally stunk at all levels. But credit where it's due here. This guy had a job to do, and he wasn't gonna let some innocent bystander stand in his way. Nicely done. Next? Speaking of (not so) innocent bystanders ... So, Dak and the Cowboys put up their annual primetime clunker last night, and this was the big story that came out of it ... Someone — boots on the ground say the guy was a driver — called Dak "embarrassing" after he threw two picks in a loss to the winless Buccaneers, and he took exception to it. I say fair on both accounts, by the way. The guy was pissed. He was clearly a fan. Dak stunk. It was embarrassing. Dak also has a right to turn his head around and get pissed. I would, too. And if the guy really did turn his head around after saying it, and then doubled down AFTER Dak looked away, it is kind of a wussy move. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! If you're gonna say something, say it! Don't be a keyboard warrior. Man up, call Dak out for his stinker, and let the chips fall where they may. OK, that's it for today — and this week. Good work, everyone. Solid week. And now we get to enjoy three straight nights of football. What a blessing. What a country. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER It's only fitting to let the late Mike Ditka take us home. RIP to a legend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9457e75342cf4db8e273a 1.3M kids get $1,000 head start from Trump Accounts, adding $1.3B to deficit; tax benefits favor wealthier families te 2026-10-09T19:50:22.930Z 1.3M kids get $1,000 head start from Trump Accounts, adding $1.3B to deficit; tax benefits favor wealthier families WASHINGTON – Since July, about 1.3 million young Americans have received $1,000 each in newly created Trump Accounts, at a cost to taxpayers of $1.3 billion. In all, nearly 70 million of the new tax-deferred investment accounts have been created for Americans under 18 since the launch on July 4, according to the White House.  The account is part of the One Big Beautiful Bill that President Donald Trump signed in July 2025. It’s a “unique, once in a lifetime opportunity for them and for us as parents,” said Bryce Webber, a senior advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors in Scottsdale, who elected into the Trump Account for his daughter, who was born last year.  Webber encourages other new parents and those planning for kids to do their research and “claim that benefit.” Eligibility for the one-time $1,000 seed contribution from the Treasury Department is limited to U.S. citizen children born during Trump’s second term. Others under age 18 can also use the tax-advantaged accounts. The money can be accessed in the year the recipient turns 18. A parent or guardian must claim the account. With the national debt at a record $40.3 trillion and climbing, critics question such taxpayer-funded generosity. The latest annual federal budget deficit was $2 trillion. The Congressional Budget Office projected in February that the deficit will reach $3.1 trillion in 2036 as interest on the debt grows. “While this is a very small line item in the grand scheme of the federal budget, all of these little things add up,” said Adam Michel, director of tax policy studies at the libertarian Cato Institute. “We are digging our fiscal hole deeper every year.” Michel said cash-strapped parents will see relatively small advantage from the new accounts, because they are more likely to use the funds as soon as possible rather than invest for long-term growth.  That means Trump Accounts would further widen the wealth gap, he said. “You see this disparity where wealthier families’ kids leave the money in and it grows till retirement, and lower income families’ kids sort of withdraw it early,” Michel said. The federal government deposited $1.3 billion into accounts through Oct. 7, according to the White House. That’s enough for 1.3 million children. Relatives have contributed $600 million into these accounts since the launch on July 4. Philanthropists have added $2.6 billion, for a total of $4.5 billion. Josh Gotbaum, scholar in residence in economics at the Brookings Institution, a left-leaning think tank in Washington, agreed that an account of this sort “usually ends up helping people who are well off more than people who are not.”  He also views the Trump accounts as one of the least regressive parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill, which included tax cuts that skew toward higher-income taxpayers. The $1,000 is available to U.S. citizen children born in 2025 through 2028 – a period that includes 19 days before Trump returned to office and all but the last 20 days of his term. Nolan High, a farmer who is a client of a Chandler financial planner, elected into the Trump Account in July for his daughter. “It’s a great way for people to start investing at an early age,” he said. “I think we need more of that in America.” But he added, he doesn’t expect to add any funds to the account. The Trump Account is a type of Individual Retirement Account. Contributions from friends and family are not deductible but investment growth is tax-deferred until withdrawal. Employers can contribute up to $2,500 annually that doesn’t count as taxable income. Options for investments within the Trump Account are limited to low-cost funds that track a broad U.S. stock market index. Once the recipient turns 18, ordinary IRA rules apply, including a 10% penalty for withdrawals before age 59 ½. But Trump Accounts can be used penalty-free for college tuition or to buy a first home. Dawn Noble, board member of the Arizona chapter of the Financial Planning Association, a nonprofit trade association for financial planners, sees pitfalls for people who lack financial literacy because the best way to use such accounts is to invest for the long-term. She wishes the rollout included more public education for those unfamiliar with that concept. “I worry that they will take money out of those accounts and treat it more like a savings account once they turn 18,” she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9457075342cf4db8e2702 John Cena 'got ran out' of Hollywood before unexpected second chance te 2026-10-09T19:50:08.254Z John Cena 'got ran out' of Hollywood before unexpected second chance John Cena’s Hollywood career nearly ended before it ever truly got off the ground. The WWE legend admitted he was "ran out of the movie business" because he simply didn’t care enough about acting, revealing that his heart remained in the wrestling ring as he struggled to embrace the slower pace of life on a film set. Cena reflected on the rocky start to a Hollywood career that would eventually include roles in "The Suicide Squad," the "Fast & Furious" franchise and "Peacemaker" during an appearance on the "Today" show. SYLVESTER STALLONE'S ADVICE TO THOSE WHO ARE STRUGGLING 50 YEARS AFTER 'ROCKY' CHANGED HIS LIFE "It’s been a long journey," he explained. "I think that’s the important one. People think things happen overnight. Those early projects – truth be told – I didn’t have my heart into." For Cena, his priorities were elsewhere. "As a young 20-something, God, traveling the world, being out in front of tens of thousands of people every night going nuts and then doing it night after night. That’s where I wanted to be, and that’s where I felt comfortable and fluent," he said, referencing his successful career in the WWE. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Cena described working on a film set as "super patient" and "super slow." "I just didn’t have the wisdom for the process," he claimed. But Hollywood apparently had little patience for Cena’s lack of enthusiasm. "I got ran out of the movie business for not caring and that’s justifiably so," he added. "If you don’t care about something, give somebody the opportunity that does." Cena began his acting career with roles in movies such as "The Marine" and "12 Rounds." However, Cena didn't see success until the 2010s with roles in "Trainwreck," "Blockers" and "The Suicide Squad."  He's said his role as Peacemaker in the DC Extended Universe changed his life. The 2021 movie has since been turned into a TV series. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Cena also joined the "Fast and Furious" franchise in 2021, playing Vin Diesel's character's brother in "Fast 9: The Fast Saga" and "Fast X." The actor later made a cameo in "Barbie" in 2023 and starred in the Hulu original movies "Vacation Friends" plus "Vacation Friends 2." But after years of finding his footing in Hollywood, Cena said his attitude toward acting couldn't be more different today. "I’m now super passionate about what I do, and that’s everything from filming to sitting here talking about this movie with you guys. And I’m so lucky to be given a second chance," he said. "And that took 20 years to craft." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE The "Today" hosts also highlighted Cena’s self-awareness as he reflected on how much he has changed over the years. "Man, I think there’s nothing wrong with taking inventory of yourself, looking in the mirror, loving yourself for your strengths and your flaws and trying to work to be better than you were yesterday," he said. Cena began his WWE career in 2002 on "Smackdown!" as "The Prototype," eventually transforming into his rapper persona, the "Doctor of Thuganomics." Throughout his career, Cena has won a record-breaking 17 WWE world championships. He officially retired in 2025. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9456e75342cf4db8e26f9 Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Rangers vs Capitals te 2026-10-09T19:50:06.954Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Rangers vs Capitals Lost in the shuffle of the MLB Playoffs and so many great football games happening is the start of the NHL season. Tonight brings us a battle between two great squads as the Rangers take on the Capitals. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users a chance to earn $350 in FanCash when you wager $20 on the Rangers vs. Capitals or any other NHL game using promo code FOXNEWS350.  The Rangers come into tonight’s contest with a great 4-1-0 record, but their lone loss of the season came on the road. Starting the season hot is always a good sign for your team. They are playing well on both sides of the ice. They have scored 3.20 goals per game to start the year, and they have only allowed 1.60 goals per game.  They started their season with a loss to the Bruins, but have won the past four games, all without needing overtime to get that victory. They’ve also beaten some strong teams. They took down the Lightning, Red Wings, Mammoth, and Islanders. The Rangers have won all three of those games by at least two goals. The Washington Capitals have only played three games this season, but they are 2-1 to start the year. They lost to the Lightning on the road, falling by a final of 3-1. The two wins came against the Hurricanes and the Penguins. This is their second straight game at home after beating Pittsburgh 5-3 in their last match.  Even though it is just three games, the Capitals have allowed 2.67 goals per game. In their two wins, the Capitals have scored five goals. In their loss, they put in just one goal. They are allowing six more shots per game than they are taking, so they are exposing their goalie to a lot of attempts each game.  Tonight brings two teams off to strong starts in the NHL as the Rangers and Capitals battle. Fanatics is offering new users a chance to get in on the action by betting $20 on the game to receive $350 in FanCash using promo code FOXNEWS350. This has been a great start for Alexis Lafreniere of the Rangers. He has already found the back of the net three times and has added two assists to his stat sheet. It may just be a great stretch of five games, but if he can keep this pace up for a full season, he will have almost 50 goals. He tied for second on the Rangers in points last season. Lafreniere has played the Capitals 26 times in his career and scored nine goals and five assists. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9456c75342cf4db8e26d3 Eagles Release Veteran Quarterback Weeks After His Costly Mistake te 2026-10-09T19:50:04.091Z Eagles Release Veteran Quarterback Weeks After His Costly Mistake The Philadelphia Eagles are releasing veteran quarterback Andy Dalton just a couple weeks after his costly interception. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9431a75342cf4db8e25a9 Monday Night Football lost half of its audience in one week during Falcons-Saints te 2026-10-09T19:40:10.223Z Monday Night Football lost half of its audience in one week during Falcons-Saints On Monday, the Falcons-Saints matchup drew about as small an audience as a national Primetime NFL game can draw in 2026. The game averaged just 11.9 million viewers across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes. For context, the Week 3 Monday night game between the Eagles and Bears drew 22.6 million viewers, nearly double the audience. A week-over-week decline of roughly 50% is rare. But the disparity also illustrates why neither ESPN nor the NFL should be particularly concerned about Monday's unusually poor number. Through the first three weeks of the season, Monday Night Football had averaged 21.8 million viewers. Monday's game dropped the season average to 19.325 million. WWE'S MICHAEL COLE REFUSES TO DIP HIS TOE INTO POLITICAL WATERS, BUCKING TREND AMONG SPORTS BROADCASTERS The decline is almost certainly attributable to the matchup and the game itself. Neither the Falcons nor the Saints is much of a national draw in its current form. Perhaps Michael Penix Jr. and Tyler Shough will become attractions. Today, they are not. It was also an ugly and largely uncompetitive game, with Atlanta ultimately winning 45-24. The NFL and ESPN likely knew this wouldn't be a marquee matchup. Instead, they marketed the night around the 20th anniversary of the Saints' return to the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. In that 2006 game, New Orleans defeated Atlanta after Steve Gleason blocked a punt in one of the defining moments in franchise history, a play now immortalized with a statue outside the stadium. The pregame commemoration of that anniversary was well done, even if more fans than usual skipped the game that followed. Looking ahead, ESPN should have no such concerns this coming Monday. The network will broadcast the most intriguing matchup of Week 5, and perhaps of the season so far, when the Bills visit the Rams. Buffalo and Los Angeles are the two leading Super Bowl favorites, and Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford are widely considered two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Patrick Mahomes, of course, remains firmly in that discussion. THESE 6 NFL TEAMS ARE FIRMLY IN THE SUPER BOWL BUBBLE THROUGH WEEK 4 If the game stays competitive, the Bills-Rams could surpass the 22.6 million viewers who watched Eagles-Bears two weeks earlier. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! There is one complicating factor, however: the MLB postseason. Both League Championship Series will play Monday. Dodgers-Brewers begins at 5 p.m. ET on Fox, while Rays-Cleveland/Chicago begins at 8 p.m. on TBS. The NFL game will undoubtedly top the baseball games in overall viewership, but the competition could prevent the Rams-Bills from reaching heights it could otherwise. Interestingly, NBC will air the Falcons in Primetime this weekend against the Baltimore Ravens. On Friday, the Ravens ruled out quarterback Lamar Jackson. The quarterback duo of Penix vs. Tyler "Snoop" Huntley is arguably worse than what ESPN aired this past Monday. And the NBC game will air head-to-head with Game 1 of the highly anticipated Dodgers-Brewers series. Monday Night Football should top Sunday Night Football this week by a notable margin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9431975342cf4db8e25a0 Fox News Entertainment newsletter: William ‘incandescent with anger’ at Harry; secret royal nicknames exposed te 2026-10-09T19:40:09.164Z Fox News Entertainment newsletter: William ‘incandescent with anger’ at Harry; secret royal nicknames exposed NO COMMON GROUND - Prince William ‘incandescent with anger’ at Prince Harry as Diana anniversary deepens royal rift: Piers Morgan NAME GAME - Prince William, Kate Middleton’s secret nicknames exposed as former staffer reveals palace WhatsApp habits PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON THE OFFENSIVE - Former Prince Andrew's historic police showdown could put seized evidence in jeopardy: expert Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9431675342cf4db8e258e Donor Says Kimberly Guilfoyle Sought Money From Him to Cover Debt te 2026-10-09T19:40:06.730Z Donor Says Kimberly Guilfoyle Sought Money From Him to Cover Debt Correspondence suggests that Ms. Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece and former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., asked a G.O.P. donor to pay off her credit card. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9431475342cf4db8e2574 An Anthropic AI model sent a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police te 2026-10-09T19:40:04.742Z An Anthropic AI model sent a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police Anthropic did not discover this behavior until over two months after its AI submitted the false tip. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac940c275342cf4db8e252e Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threat te 2026-10-09T19:30:10.466Z Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threat A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Panama's southern coast Friday, shaking the country's capital as officials investigated a potential tsunami threat.  The U.S. Geological Survey initially measured the earthquake at magnitude 8.0 before lowering its estimate to 7.7. The quake struck at 1:56 p.m. ET, approximately 6 miles beneath the surface, near Pitaloza Arriba, Panama. A 5.5 magnitude aftershock followed, with its epicenter approximately 50 miles east of the initial earthquake. MORE THAN 3,000 MISSING AFTER COLOMBIA EARTHQUAKE AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PROVIDES $15.5 MILLION IN RELIEF The earthquake was felt in Panama City and in San José, the capital of neighboring Costa Rica, according to Reuters. Tsunami officials warned that waves reaching 3 to 10 feet above tide levels were possible along some coastal areas of Panama, while parts of Ecuador could experience waves of approximately 1 to 3 feet. Smaller tsunami waves of less than 1 foot above tide levels were forecast for coastal areas of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru. COLOMBIA BUILDING COLLAPSES ON CAMERA AS EARTHQUAKE BRINGS DEATH, DESTRUCTION Despite the potential danger to coastal communities near the earthquake, officials said a Pacific-wide tsunami was not expected. Earthquakes measuring between 7.0 and 7.9 can cause serious damage, according to Michigan Technological University. Information about possible damage or casualties from Friday's earthquake was not immediately available. This is a developing story; check back later for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac940c175342cf4db8e2523 WWE's Michael Cole may have no idea the outcome of major matches like Money in the Bank ahead of time te 2026-10-09T19:30:09.273Z WWE's Michael Cole may have no idea the outcome of major matches like Money in the Bank ahead of time The pro wrestling matches are famously pre-determined. Everyone who tunes into events – small or large – knows that the outcome of the match has already been decided. But that doesn’t necessarily mean everyone knows who is going to win or lose at all times. Viewers certainly don’t know. They may have an inkling of who would win based on the story places like WWE want to tell, but nothing is ever 100% certain. Now, how about the broadcasters? A viewer may anticipate that those calling the match, like Michael Cole, already know whose hand is going to be raised at the end of the match. But that’s not always the case. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE Cole explained in an interview with OutKick’s Bobby Burack for OutKick Dropkick that he doesn’t like to know what the outcome is going to be sometimes, especially in unique matches like this weekend’s Money in the Bank. Men and women will participate in separate matches and try to climb the ladder to earn a future shot at a world title. "Fifty-fifty. Sometimes I do because I need to know where to lead the audience in terms of where stories may be going each and every week," Cole said of knowing the result of the matches. "Of course, we’re episodic TV. We need to be able to explain to the audience where we’re going each and every week. "Sometimes, I don’t like to know the ending of matches. The Money in the Bank match is a great example. I want the excitement to take over. There have been some great matches over the years where I didn’t know the finish for: The Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar when Brock Lesnar defeated Undertaker and ended his undefeated streak at WrestleMania. I didn’t know that was going to happen. I didn’t know that Seth Rollins was going to cash in the Money in the Bank at WrestleMania. ‘Heist of the Century’ I came up with on the fly." The Money in the Bank premium live event is highly anticipated by fans each year. Everyone wants to know who is going to get that push and earn an opportunity for a world title shot. The men’s match includes: CM Punk, Kevin Owens, Trick Williams, Bron Breakker, Je’Von Evans and Penta. The women’s match includes: Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, Jacy Jayne, Roxanne Perez, Lash Legend and Tiffany Stratton. Cole ranked Money in the Bank somewhere around the level of two other major premium live events. "Money in the Bank, for us, is right up there. Almost at the same level as the Royal Rumble, Survivor Series," he said. "Not quite WrestleMania or SummerSlam, but it’s getting there. It’s such an important part of our calendar because it’s an opportunity for a man and a woman to change their entire career and change their lives. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "When you climb the ladder and grab the briefcase, a contract is inside that you can cash in for a title opportunity whenever you want it. And this year’s field is so great. There’s some veterans. There’s a lot of rookies. So it’s going to be amazing to see who has an opportunity to really change their life around." Cole said, for the most part, he won’t know the winners of the event and he will have to come up with the perfect line on the fly which will forever be cemented in the winners’ legacy. "Money in the Bank is really unique because ladder matches are a very difficult match to call because the action is nonstop," he explained. "There’s really no rest period for us to really be able to tell stories or develop our characters. It’s really pedal to the metal, go, go, go, from the time the bell rings. We do a lot of our work during the entrances. We try to explain to people who some of these superstars are. It’s very important because we have a new audience each and every time that we have a premium live event. It’s important that we bring our characters forward. "This year’s Money in the Bank ladder match, both on the men’s and on the women’s sides, have a lot of newcomers. So, we’re really going to have to do our job in the entrances of explaining to people who these characters are and why they should have an emotional connection to them. That’s a big part of this. And again, of course, there’s the ending. The person who finally climbs the ladder and grabs the briefcase. How can you make that moment different? How can you make that moment special? And that’s my job." Money in the Bank takes place at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Saturday. The event begins at 6 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac940bf75342cf4db8e251a Trump no longer attending Alabama-Georgia game due to Hurricane Isaias te 2026-10-09T19:30:07.989Z Trump no longer attending Alabama-Georgia game due to Hurricane Isaias President Donald Trump will no longer attend Saturday's SEC matchup between Alabama and Georgia due to Hurricane Isaias, the White House confirmed to OutKick on Friday. The storm is expected to make landfall near the Florida panhandle Friday night and make its way toward the Carolinas. Several college football games were altered because of the storm, with six changing their kickoff times and one being canceled entirely. Trump attended last week's game between Texas and Tennessee. ESPN's "College GameDay" announced it would be broadcasting indoors at the Tuscaloosa campus because of the storm. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac93e6475342cf4db8e2487 Ex-NFL QB Believes 49ers' Brock Purdy is The MVP: ‘He’s Playing Differently’ te 2026-10-09T19:20:04.738Z Ex-NFL QB Believes 49ers' Brock Purdy is The MVP: ‘He’s Playing Differently’ Ex-Raiders QB Brian Hoyer believes that Purdy can do the impossible, which may be tested when facing the Seahawks on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac93c1775342cf4db8e242c Fugitive Ryan Hanafin, wanted after mother found dead in kitchen, waives extradition te 2026-10-09T19:10:15.086Z Fugitive Ryan Hanafin, wanted after mother found dead in kitchen, waives extradition BARRE, Vt. — The 22-year-old Massachusetts man arrested in Vermont Thursday hours after his mother was found shot dead in her kitchen has waived extradition and agreed to be returned to his home state. Ryan Hanafin was the subject of an interstate manhunt Thursday after his 48-year-old father Matthew Hanafin arrived home around 12:38 a.m. and found his wife, 49-year-old Andria Hanafin, shot dead in their kitchen in Reading, Massachusetts, according to Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan. The local prosecutor said in court that she had spoken with Massachusetts State Police and expected them to be able to retrieve Ryan Hanafin "pretty quickly" in a brief hearing Friday afternoon. RYAN HANAFIN ARRESTED IN VERMONT AFTER MOM ANDRIA FOUND DEAD OF GUNSHOT WOUND IN MASSACHUSETTS HOME In a hearing where both the judge and defendant appeared virtually, with only the lawyers and media in the courtroom, Hanafin answered "Yes sir," when asked if he could hear the judge. Hanafin was wearing a blue protective covering over his chest and shoulders as he appeared remotely. SEND US A TIP "You are charged with crimes, felony crimes, in the state of Massachusetts, and they would like to have you returned," the judge said. "You have the right to go through what is called the formal governor's warrant process, and that's where the governor of Massachusetts formally asks the governor of Vermont to surrender you, and that takes some time, and they have to make sure that their paperwork is correct, then they would send you back." The judge added that he could file a habeas petition and challenge the state's authority to hold him in the meantime. "The most common basis for that might be that you were the wrong Ryan Hanafin," the judge said. "By waiving extradition, you're giving up your opportunity to go through the governor's warrant process and file any habeas petition. Do you understand that?" "Yes sir," Hanafin replied. The judge asked if he had taken any drugs or has any mental conditions that would affect his judgment or make it difficult to understand the proceedings. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "No sir," Hanafin replied to each question. He said he had spoken with his attorney and understood his advice. "All right," the judge continued, "is it your voluntary choice to waive extradition and return to Massachusetts?" SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "Yes, that's what I'd like to do," Hanafin replied. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Timing for his return to Massachusetts to face charges in Reading, where his mother was shot to death, was not immediately clear. The judge set a status conference for next Thursday to make sure Hanafin's transfer had been completed. "We'll set it for status next Thursday just to make sure Massachusetts has retrieved him, and if they haven't yet, we'll ask for some status report on that," he said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The entire hearing lasted roughly four minutes. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Reading police have so far called him a person of interest and not a suspect, and authorities have not publicly identified the Massachusetts felony charges referenced during Friday's extradition hearing. Vermont state troopers were on the lookout for his black Dodge Charge in Warren, Vermont, where he had known ties. About two hours into their search, they found him, and he was arrested without incident, authorities said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac93c1475342cf4db8e241b Vance Says He Would Not Watch Livestreamed Execution of Fort Hood Shooter te 2026-10-09T19:10:12.675Z Vance Says He Would Not Watch Livestreamed Execution of Fort Hood Shooter The vice president also cast doubt on whether the public execution of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the 2009 Fort Hood gunman, would go forward as Pentagon officials have planned. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac93c1375342cf4db8e2402 Bears HC Ben Johnson Provides Update on Caleb Williams' Recovery te 2026-10-09T19:10:11.374Z Bears HC Ben Johnson Provides Update on Caleb Williams' Recovery Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson provided an encouraging injury update on starting quarterback Caleb Williams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac93c1175342cf4db8e23f9 Giants HC John Harbaugh Makes Definitive Statement on Malik Nabers' Status te 2026-10-09T19:10:09.979Z Giants HC John Harbaugh Makes Definitive Statement on Malik Nabers' Status New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh delivered a definitive statement on Malik Nabers' status for Week 5. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac93c1075342cf4db8e23f0 Merna on Gratitude, Healing, and Making Art in a Time of War te 2026-10-09T19:10:08.579Z Merna on Gratitude, Healing, and Making Art in a Time of War Singer-songwriter Merna discusses her project, wartime inspiration, and centering her artistic journey on healing and gratitude. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac93c0e75342cf4db8e23e7 Vikings Reveal Justin Jefferson's Status Ahead of Week 5 Game vs Saints te 2026-10-09T19:10:06.961Z Vikings Reveal Justin Jefferson's Status Ahead of Week 5 Game vs Saints The Minnesota Vikings announced Justin Jefferson's status for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac939c975342cf4db8e223f Hockey the hard way: 30 years after first game in Valley, Coyotes’ legacy endures te 2026-10-09T19:00:25.321Z Hockey the hard way: 30 years after first game in Valley, Coyotes’ legacy endures PHOENIX – Thirty years ago, the idea of staging hockey – a game played on ice – in the desert sounded ridiculous.  The Winnipeg Jets had just completed their final season in Manitoba after U.S. businessmen Richard Burke and Steven Gluckstern bought the team from Barry Shenkarow for $65 million in December 1995.  The goal was to move the franchise to Minnesota, but when that plan fell through, Burke pitched the idea of Phoenix to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and the Phoenix Coyotes were born. On Oct. 10, 1996 – 30 years ago Saturday – the franchise hosted its first game at America West Arena, starting the first of 27 seasons of professional hockey in the Valley. Three decades after that initial game in the Valley, the Coyotes no longer call Arizona home, having relocated to Salt Lake City after the 2023-24 season. But for the fans, families and former players who wore the Coyotes jersey with pride, the franchise’s legacy lives on and the community that developed around it still thrives, even if the sting of loss remains. “It’s emotional because it’s not here anymore,” former Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers said.  “When you’re here, you’re like, ‘Hockey should be here. Professional hockey should be here.’ You see the youth sports market here is thriving.” Longtime Coyotes captain Shane Doan has had a firsthand look at the growth of the sport in the Valley. Doan’s son, Josh, played youth hockey for the Jr. Coyotes, the then-fledgling Arizona State Division I program and eventually the Coyotes before they departed for Utah. Shane Doan, who was drafted before the franchise’s final season in Winnipeg, later became captain of the Coyotes in 2003, and maintained that title until he retired 14 years later in 2017. “I loved my time in Winnipeg,” Doan said. “I’m from western Canada which was really special to play my first year in Winnipeg as a Western Canadian kid.” Like many, Doan remembers the feeling of “going from a place, there’s a lot of ice and a lot of water to a place there’s no water, let alone ice.” Arizona had never crossed the minds of most people in the NHL world, but Doan, like many others, came to view Arizona as home.  Coming from western Canada, Doan had a love of horses. His parents, Bernie and Bernice Doan, own and operate a ranch in his hometown of Halkirk, Alberta. “That’s one of the big things of the city that I fell in love with is the western theme,” Doan said of Phoenix.   From early Whiteout games to an emotional finale at Mullett Arena, the team made a lot of memories after they arrived.  There was Jeremy Roenick playing with his jaw wired shut in Game 7 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues in 1999. There was Brian Boucher’s shutout streak of 332 minutes and one second which remains the modern NHL record for the longest individual shutout streak. There were two Jack Adams awards for coach of the year, a single-season goal-scoring title and the wooing of the game’s greatest icon. There were seven ownership groups, there were three home arenas and there was the constant threat of relocation.  And there was one miraculous Western Conference Final run that included the franchise’s first playoff series win – in six games over the vaunted Chicago Blackhawks – that helped the Coyotes build a small but faithful fan base. Doan was there for most of those moments, including Boucher’s iconic shutout streak from December 31, 2003, to January 11, 2004 in an otherwise forgettable season in which the team went 22-36-18-6. “That’s a pretty cool moment and the fact that no one really saw it coming,” Doan said. When the team arrived in 1996, Roenick and Keith Tkachuk quickly established themselves as franchise icons. Tkachuk was the team’s first captain and earned a reputation as one of the league’s toughest and most dangerous scorers long before Doan became the face of the franchise. During the team’s first season in Arizona, Tkachuk led the NHL with 52 goals but his big personality and business-first approach made him the perfect counter to Roenick’s media savvy and fan-friendly persona that earned JR the nickname PR.  While Tkachuk eschewed the spotlight, inside the dressing room he was the unquestioned leader. He demanded he be called “Big Walt” so often that the team bought him a white bathrobe and longtime trainer Stan Wilson embroidered that moniker on it.   Tkachuk will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Nov. 9 in Toronto. Demers remembers the impact Tkachuk had on him when the two played together in St. Louis after the Coyotes dealt Tkachuk at the 2001 trade deadline. “You want to talk about a guy who taught me about being a pro, about how you treat people, how you treat trainers,” Demers said. “The competitive level that he had, how he played every single night … he epitomized all about being a captain.” Demers and former defenseman Zbyněk Michálek were among those who came to the Coyotes after starting with another team.  “For me, this was a place where I got to live my dream, become an NHL player full time,” said Michálek, who came from the Minnesota Wild in a 2005 trade. When Michálek arrived in Glendale, the area surrounding the arena was undeveloped and empty – a location he affectionately referred to as “cow pastures.” “A few years later, everything was built around there,” Michálek added. “It was always a good place to play.” Even today, with no NHL team in Arizona, Michálek stays connected to the game through the Coyotes alumni and his involvement with youth hockey as a coach for the Jr. Coyotes.  “The hockey locker room is a special place and you make good friends for life. And it’s nice just even though the team left, that the alumni, we have a good alumni group,” Michálek said. “Guys that run it do a great job making sure everyone is included, even guys who maybe didn’t play for Coyotes.” The alumni group holds events such as weekly skates, golf tournaments and exhibition games for the retired players. Michálek said the relationships created through the game continue long after the professional competition ends.  “At this age, we are all retired and we get together once a week to play and it gets very heated,” he said. “Everyone’s still competitive and wants to win.”  The community and connections made from hockey are a major part of what former players see when they look at the Valley. There is a long list of former NHL players who live in the area and stay involved in the sport. “Watching the history of the game evolve here and a lot of the ex-guys that played for years, it’s one of their favorite places to play,” Demers said. “You can see it by all the alumni that live here full-time now. There are so many ex-NHL players who are coaching youth hockey.” The growth of hockey in the Valley is further reflected in the current NHL talent that came from the Valley, including Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Matthew Knies, St. Louis Blues center Tage Thompson and Boston Bruins center Mark Kastelic. There are also the sons of former Coyotes such as Josh Doan  and Tkachuk’s boys, Matthew and Brady, who were both born in Scottsdale and now play for the Florida Panthers “To see the players that have had success in the NHL that are directly connected to the Valley is really something special,” Doan said. “That probably gets me the most excited.” Doan had the unique opportunity to watch his son play for the organization with which he spent his entire career. In 2021, the Coyotes drafted Josh in the second round and he played with the team in its final season in Arizona before the franchise moved to Utah, scoring two goals in his first NHL game before a home crowd at Mullett Arena. Josh Doan now plays for the Buffalo Sabres. “I don’t think I can even explain how special that was to watch him play,” Shane Doan said. “To watch my kids all do so well … it doesn’t get much better than that.” The end of the Coyotes time in the Valley came in 2024 due to its inability to secure a permanent arena solution. Ryan and Ashley Smith bought the team from Alex Meruelo and moved it to Utah ahead of the 2024-25 season, becoming the Utah Hockey Club and eventually the Utah Mammoth. For the fans, families, players, coaches and staff who spent decades in Arizona with the Coyotes, the ending was difficult.  But hockey in Arizona didn’t end with the Coyotes’ departure. Demers said the game is alive and well. Between kids filling local rinks, former players coaching the youth teams and the alumni gathering every week and putting on events, “hockey is deserved here,” Demers said. Demers said Arizona hasn’t received the “fairest of a shake” to prove it’s an NHL market, but even with the Coyotes gone, the players, coaches, fans, families and young athletes who built their lives around the sport choose to remain in the Valley.  Every week when Coyote alumni gather for their weekly skate that competitive spark is rekindled, but so is the camaraderie within the Arizona hockey community.  “Wherever you go, they become family,” former Coyote Tyson Nash said. Thirty years after hockey first arrived in the desert, that family is still growing and the connection stays strong while everyone hopes for the NHL’s return. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac939b875342cf4db8e21fe Some G.O.P. Lawmakers Pan Hegseth’s Plan to Stream Execution of Fort Hood Shooter te 2026-10-09T19:00:08.770Z Some G.O.P. Lawmakers Pan Hegseth’s Plan to Stream Execution of Fort Hood Shooter Some G.O.P. members of Congress said that broadcasting the execution of the Fort Hood shooter was inappropriate, though others gleefully applauded it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac939b675342cf4db8e21e5 Batteries are now cheaper than natural gas turbines used at many data centers te 2026-10-09T19:00:06.643Z Batteries are now cheaper than natural gas turbines used at many data centers Batteries are now cheaper than natural gas turbines as the data center boom pushes prices up. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9376b75342cf4db8e21b5 Maricopa’s latest water scare brought a different response from Global Water te 2026-10-09T18:50:19.613Z Maricopa’s latest water scare brought a different response from Global Water It seems Global Water Resources may have learned their lesson.   Compared to last year, the utility service took a different approach to a possible E. coli contamination Wednesday by alerting residents of a precautionary boil water advisory before they sent for secondary testing.  This isn’t standard protocol, and Maricopa residents have to thank.   The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality requires that the agency be notified in the instance of possible E. coli contamination, but the public is not notified until following confirmation samples whether or not the water supply is contaminated with the bacteria.  “It’s a fact that this could happen in any water system, so we work hard to avoid it. We’ve implemented additional measures since last year, and I’m sure we’ll do more after this incident to make sure that we don’t have this happen again,” said Special Projects Manager Joanne Ellsworth told InMaricopa Thursday.   Last year, Global Water received backlash for following ADEQ’s protocol, which meant alerting residents of the negative test for E. coli three days after they received initial results.  Despite the negative test, many Maricopa residents still felt like more transparency was needed.  Global Water Vice President and General Manager Jon Corwin said at the time the utility would review ways to shorten testing times and improve communication with the public.  “We are taking a step back and saying for the next time, ‘Is there something we can do differently?’ And we’re going to figure that out and do additional research on our end,” Corwin said in September 2025. “We’re looking for those opportunities for improvement.”  What changed?  After the 2025 E. coli scare, Global Water said they underwent a “Level 2 assessment” with ADEQ. The process involved making sure the well-sites were secure, clean, and free of rainwater and surface water at a well-site.  Operators also increased their maintenance checks to make sure that drainage is draining away versus toward well-sites.  Global Water’s response timeline  Oct. 7: Global Water received preliminary positive test results from routine water sampling between noon and 1 p.m. The utility activated its Emergency Operations Center and decided by 2 p.m. to issue a voluntary precautionary boil water advisory.  Global Water collected repeat samples and delivered them to a third-party laboratory by 4 p.m. The utility posted the advisory around 5 p.m. and notified the city, media and customers.  Oct. 8: Global Water continued assessing its water system and distributed a customer update at noon.  Repeat test results received at 2 p.m. came back negative for E. coli and total coliform. Global Water canceled the precautionary advisory and notified the city and media. Customer emails and alerts began going out around 3 p.m.  What happens if E. coli is detected?  According to ADEQ regulations, they must be notified within a 24-hour period at the first indication of E. coli, or any contaminant near a well site.  The water company then has to engage in “repeat sample testing,” which involves taking at least five samples at the well in question.   Because Global Water had two positive tests after re-testing at the origin site, they opted to double-test sources both upstream and downstream for a total of six tests.   They sent the tests to a third-party laboratory for testing. The results in September 2025 and this year both came back negative.  How could E. coli contamination happen?  Contamination can occur if a water source has a break in a main line, or if low pressure occurs and sucks in debris and surface water.  Global Water said they hadn’t experienced a main break or low pressure.  There are also false positives that can happen if the sample is exposed to droplets blowing in the air near a farm or, in some cases, in the days following heavy storms.   Avoiding contamination  Visual inspections are important to ensure that everything is working properly. It’s important to make sure there aren’t holes in the pumps, obvious damage and that the water is draining away from the site, according to Ellsworth.  “We understand why this would be inconvenient and why people would be upset, but we want people to be safe and we want our drinking water to be safe,” Ellsworth said.  The post Maricopa’s latest water scare brought a different response from Global Water appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9376575342cf4db8e218c Massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threat te 2026-10-09T18:50:13.967Z Massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threat A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off Panama's southern coast Friday, shaking the country's capital as officials investigated a potential tsunami threat.  The U.S. Geological Survey initially measured the earthquake at magnitude 8.0 before lowering its estimate to 7.6. The quake struck at 1:56 p.m. ET, approximately 6 miles beneath the surface, near Pitaloza Arriba, Panama. This is a developing story; check back later for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9376475342cf4db8e2183 Women's college basketball player released from ICE custody, details conditions: 'Just me and myself' te 2026-10-09T18:50:12.875Z Women's college basketball player released from ICE custody, details conditions: 'Just me and myself' A Kentucky State University women's basketball player was released on bond from ICE custody after two months. Aminata Seck, a Senegal native, was arrested on Aug. 7 at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport after the Department of Homeland Security said she "chose to overstay her welcome in violation of our nation’s laws." She entered legally in 2019 "on a temporary basis," and DHS, which referred to Seck as an "illegal alien," said she missed an immigration hearing in September 2025, leading to a judge ordering her removal. An immigration judge set her bond at $2,500, and she is now home. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Seck is currently dealing with a torn ACL and meniscus and was slated for surgery, but it was postponed while she was in custody. At a news conference, Seck's attorney, Sadiqa Reynolds, said she "did not regularly receive treatment in custody." "It is a longstanding practice to provide comprehensive medical care from the moment an alien enters ICE custody. This includes medical, dental, and mental health services as available, and access to medical appointments and 24-hour emergency care. Illegal aliens also have access to phones to communicate with their family members and lawyers. This is the best healthcare than many aliens have received in their lives," DHS said to Fox News Digital. Seck said she spent a week in isolation because she refused to remove a knee brace she was wearing to treat the injury. "By myself in that room, with nobody — just me and myself, looking at the wall, no books or anything," Seck said at the conference, via KFVS. SHAQ URGES FEVER STAR TO CASH IN BY EMBRACING CAITLIN CLARK FANDOM AFTER ALARMING COMMENTS Kentucky State University and ICE did not immediately respond to requests for comment. "She has no criminal record, but ICE grabbed her from her team and threw her in a jail cell for two months," U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., said at the conference. "Being in detention is a choice. We encourage all illegal aliens to take control of their departure with the CBP Home App. The United States is offering illegal aliens $3,000 and a free flight to self-deport now. We encourage every person here illegally to take advantage of this offer and reserve the chance to come back to the U.S. the right legal way to live the American dream. If not, you will be arrested and deported without a chance to return," DHS said. Seck played in 20 games last season, starting in 17 of them, and averaged 11.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. "I'm just ready to go back to school, get my master's and get this surgery done," Seck said at the conference. Her immigration case is ongoing, and she is expected to be back in court next month. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9376175342cf4db8e2163 Ravens Announce Bad Lamar Jackson News Before Falcons Game te 2026-10-09T18:50:09.846Z Ravens Announce Bad Lamar Jackson News Before Falcons Game Lamar Jackson has officially been ruled out for the Baltimore Ravens' Week 5 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9376075342cf4db8e215a West Coast Tsunami Warning After Massive 7.6 Earthquake Rocks Panama te 2026-10-09T18:50:08.555Z West Coast Tsunami Warning After Massive 7.6 Earthquake Rocks Panama A massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Panama on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9375f75342cf4db8e2151 Giants RB Cam Skattebo Sends Confident Message Before Commanders Matchup te 2026-10-09T18:50:07.274Z Giants RB Cam Skattebo Sends Confident Message Before Commanders Matchup New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is primed and ready to go for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Commanders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9375d75342cf4db8e2148 Who is Katie Zacharia? New Trump Press Secretary Succeeds Karoline Leavitt te 2026-10-09T18:50:05.685Z Who is Katie Zacharia? New Trump Press Secretary Succeeds Karoline Leavitt Katie Zacharia has been appointed as the new White House press secretary, an official said ​on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9352b75342cf4db8e210a Trump rally planned for Bullhead City next week, but details remain unconfirmed te 2026-10-09T18:40:43.501Z Trump rally planned for Bullhead City next week, but details remain unconfirmed President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a return to Bullhead City next week for a campaign rally ahead of the November midterm elections, nearly six years after his last appearance in Mohave County. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9352975342cf4db8e20fb ‘It’s a surreal feeling’: ASU’s Hawaiian Sun Devils eager for matchup with Rainbow Warriors te 2026-10-09T18:40:41.939Z ‘It’s a surreal feeling’: ASU’s Hawaiian Sun Devils eager for matchup with Rainbow Warriors TEMPE – It was the best feeling of Isaiah Iosefa’s life.  As a senior at Mililani High School in Hawaii, he had yet to experience a regular season win over his rival high school Kahuku. Watching his rivals win three consecutive open state championships while his team kept losing in the playoffs set a fire in Iosefa. Now, as a sophomore linebacker for Arizona State, he lists beating his rivals as a senior in high school as one of his favorite prep moments. “I hate them,” Iosefa said. “I do not like Kahuku. I was 0-5 before winning that game against them. That was a memorable moment.” Standing next to Iosefa as he bragged about the victory was freshman offensive lineman Filiva’a “Suka” Lokotui, who attended Kahuku. “We’re just going to forget about that,” Lokotui said.  Lokotui may have had the last laugh. His team took home three state titles during his time in high school. With ASU’s game against Hawaii Saturday at Mountain America Stadium looming, Lokotui and Iosefa took the opportunity to reflect on their time growing up in Hawaii, the sport’s evolution on the island state and the ties that bind them. The two are not the only Sun Devils with Hawaiian roots. Sophomore offensive lineman Manamo’ui Muti, fifth-year defensive lineman Blazen Lono-Wong and running backs coach Shaun Aguano are also Hawaiian. With four Hawaiian players in the ASU locker room, exchanges like the one Iosefa and Lokotui had are common.  “Each high school that you went to, you represent them as your last name,” Lokotui said. “All of us in the locker room talk trash to each other for each high school that we went to.”  All five also understand the importance that the University of Hawaii holds in the football community and in the state. ASU’s Hawaiian players grew up hearing about early-2000s Hawaii teams led by current Hawaii coach Timmy Chang and the late Colt Brennan, the quarterback who reinvigorated his football career at Hawaii.  The Rainbow Warriors went on an impressive run in the early 2000s, posting winning seasons in six of seven years, capturing two WAC championships and making a Sugar Bowl appearance in 2007 after finishing the regular season undefeated with Brennan, a Heisman finalist. Aguano was an assistant coach at Chandler High School during that time, but he has a connection with Chang, along with other members of the Hawaii coaching staff, who he complimented ahead of Saturday’s game between ASU (2-2, 1-1 Big 12) and Hawaii (1-4, 0-3 Mountain West). “They do a fantastic job of building Hawaii,” Aguano said. “When they’re not playing up for us, I’m rooting for them. Timmy knows because I text him and call him after games when they have big wins.”  Despite his friendship with Chang, who has coached Hawaii since 2022, Aguano doesn’t plan to engage in his usual discourse across the field. “That’s a whole different ball game,” Aguano said. “No texting and calling after this game. I might give him a hug after the game, but that’s it.” As they prepare for the matchup, the experience ASU’s Hawaiians gained from their home state may even help inform them on what to expect from visiting fans. Hawaiians treat high school football games the way fans from the continental 48 states treat college and professional games. When Iosefa casts his mind back to the stands at his high school games, he remembers stadiums packed with fans. “Us Polynesians, we have big families,” Iosefa said. “Imagine every high school game, each player, 12 to 15 family members each. It fills up stadiums for sure.” Despite its lack of coverage in the rest of the U.S., high school football means the world to Hawaiians. The biggest difference, Aguano said, is that interest in sports in Hawaii isn’t shared between football, basketball, baseball and other sports that grab attention on the continent. It’s all football once the middle of the summer hits. Children often begin playing flag football as young as 5 and stick with the sport until they graduate high school, some even taking it to college and beyond. Iosefa remembers how his experience facing teams from the mainland helped his development. While their schedules are primarily built by playing local teams, Hawaiian high school teams will occasionally face a top team from the contiguous 48 states, an opportunity they do not take lightly. “Everyone pours everything into it,” he said. “It’s different because, having that chip on our shoulders, being from the island, challenging other mainland teams, it gives us confidence that we can hang with anyone. That’s the biggest thing about our culture. We’re not scared to go against any competition.” That mindset gives ASU a glimpse of what it will be up against Saturday.  Hawaii may be 1-4, coming off of losses to Wyoming and San Jose State, but the Sun Devils’ Hawaiians insist the Rainbow Warriors are a team that does not give up. Each season since taking over, Chang has improved Hawaii’s record, finishing 2025 at 9-4 with a victory over California in the Hawaii Bowl. Chang has brought that same mindset from his time playing at Hawaii. A four-year starter in college, across five seasons due to an injury as a sophomore, Chang threw for a then-FBS-record 1,388 completions on 2,436 attempts for 17,072 yards and 117 touchdowns. “They’re going to come with a lot of pride,” Aguano said. “They’re going to come with a lot of fight and there’s not going to be any giving up. They’re going to play until the last whistle. That’s how coach Timmy coaches.”  Hawaii’s record might lead a different power conference program to view a matchup with the Rainbow Warriors as a free win. ASU’s players from the island know differently. The game is as meaningful as any other, possibly more for those who grew up following the Rainbow Warriors.  “It’s a surreal feeling,” Iosefa said. “Growing up, that was kind of where I wanted to go, stay as close to home as possible. Being in this completely different environment in Tempe, having the chance to play our hometown university, it means a lot. We’re definitely not going to treat them as pushovers. We’re going to prepare for them like we do every other team.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9350b75342cf4db8e20b3 Furious suburban millionaires say luxury helicopters are ruining their peace te 2026-10-09T18:40:11.632Z Furious suburban millionaires say luxury helicopters are ruining their peace Residents of some leafy New York City suburbs say their peace and quiet is being shattered by helicopters ferrying even wealthier travelers out to the Hamptons, according to new reporting.  Homeowners along Westchester County's Sound Shore have complained about low-flying helicopters passing over communities including Larchmont and Mamaroneck, especially during the warmer months as the ultra-rich flock to the popular eastern Long Island getaway, The Wall Street Journal recently reported. "I have to put the closed captions on so I can see what's happening on the screen," Larchmont resident Jay Davis, a realtor and attorney, told the Journal about helicopters interrupting television and conversations at his home.  AIR TAXIS CUT HOUR-LONG COMMUTES TO MINUTES, RIDERS MAY BE SHOCKED BY THE PRICE "I don't want to continue to live like this," he said.  Longtime resident Nancy Monzidelis told the outlet the aircraft can sound startlingly close. "One time I thought I had a helicopter in my driveway," she said. "It's not as peaceful as it was before." The dispute has created a clash between the ultra-wealthy and the not-quite-as-wealthy, the Journal noted.  Larchmont and Mamaroneck homes can command seven-figure prices, according to real estate sales data.  ONCE-AFFORDABLE SUMMER ESCAPE ROCKED BY SOARING COSTS AS FAMILIES SHELL OUT THOUSANDS Celebrities including Joan Rivers, Matt Dillon and Lou Gehrig have all had ties to the two towns. The complaints highlight a growing tension surrounding one of the fastest and priciest ways to reach the Hamptons. Private helicopter services can whisk passengers between Manhattan and the Hamptons in as little as 35 minutes, compared to three hours or more by car.  Some operators advertise seats starting at $795 each way, while private charters can start at more than $4,700 and unlimited summer passes can go for $25,000, according to their websites. Some residents told the Journal the helicopter traffic has been especially noticeable on summer Fridays and Sundays, as travelers head east for the weekend and then return to the city. Patrick Bucquet, a Mamaroneck resident, told the outlet that helicopters can pass overhead as frequently as every 15 minutes during busy periods. "Maybe some people are doing very well, so they can afford a helicopter. Good for them," he said. FLIGHT PASSENGER'S ODD APPEARANCE AT MAJOR US AIRPORT LEADS OFFICERS TO WILD DISCOVERY "Of course they can travel to the Hamptons," he added. "But maybe they can take another route." The issue is not limited to Westchester County. Aircraft noise has been a long-running source of controversy on the East End itself, according to local reports and court documents.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Data presented to the East Hampton Town Board earlier this year showed that helicopters continue to generate a disproportionate share of airport noise complaints. The town has spent years wrestling with how to reduce aircraft noise, with past efforts to impose curfews and restrictions becoming tied up in court. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Eli Flint, president of Flexjet's helicopter division, told the Journal that air traffic controllers have directed helicopters to create more separation from commercial aircraft in the crowded New York airspace, contributing to flights at lower altitudes. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "We know it's an issue," Flint told the outlet, adding that manufacturers are working on equipment designed to reduce noise. But not everyone in Westchester is bothered by the traffic. "If somebody has the means to go to the Hamptons in a helicopter, God bless them," one longtime resident told the Journal.  "You should just thank God you can hear them." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9350a75342cf4db8e20a1 OutKick's Craig Carton calls WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson's acceptance speech comments a "bold-faced lie" te 2026-10-09T18:40:10.273Z OutKick's Craig Carton calls WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson's acceptance speech comments a "bold-faced lie" Welp. Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson has, once again, put her foot in her mouth. The now 5-time MVP made some controversial comments regarding her upbringing during her acceptance speech of her latest award. During Friday's Craig Carton Show, Carton took exception to Wilson stating, "15-year-old A'ja wasn't sitting up here dreaming about being a 5-time MVP. She wasn't dreaming about being a 3-time champion. She was dreaming about surviving this world." "It's a bold-faced lie," Carton stated. A'JA WILSON WINS RECORD FIFTH MVP AS FIRST THREE-PEAT IN WNBA HISTORY STRENGTHENS ALL-TIME GREATNESS CASE "You went to Heathwood Hall [Episcopal School]," Carton continued. "That's a private school, Clarence." To add a little background to Carton's comments, if you were to put your child through Heathwood from first grade through high school today, it would cost almost $260,000. That's how braindead and tone deaf these comments by Wilson really are. "Why is A'ja Wilson cosplaying like she grew up in the streets of South Carolina? Or Poor? Or Disenfranchised? Or without a mom and a dad there to raise her without love?," Carton asked. "The exact opposite is actually true," Carton said. Those are the facts. Wilson grew up having a fairly privileged life in a stable home with her mother, Eva Rakes Wilson, and her father, Roscoe C. Wilson Jr., who was a former professional basketball player in Europe. They put her through an expensive private school, a privilege many of her fellow WNBA players, white players included, weren't allotted. "Is it insulting to the other women of the WNBA and other people in this country, who have had that exact plight when you grew up in a life of luxury," Carton asked. HERE IS THE REAL REASON WHY THEY HATE CAITLIN CLARK SO MUCH | BOBBY BURACK Carton then lowered the boom on how Wilson is just trying to push propaganda by insinuating that she is somehow just like other athletes growing up in the inner cities of America with drugs and violence running rampant. "But because there's a narrative I can't give up, which is: 'Paige Bueckers, Sophie Cunningham, and Caitlin Clark grew up with 'white privilege,' if people found out that I grew up with the same privilege I'm accusing them of having, that people might look at me differently," Carton said, as if he were Wilson. That's spot on. Wilson is clearly trying to make herself out to be some sort of sympathetic case to the black community, whether to fit in with some sort of victim narrative or to be considered "part of the club." Also, as noted by Carton, A'ja Wilson, while sitting next to Kelsey Plum and another WNBA player at one of Paige Bueckers' college games, claimed that a key to Bueckers success was her "white privilege." ACES' FANS SPEW UNFOUNDED CLAIMS THAT FEVER FANS ARE 'RACIST' WHILE DEFENDING A'JA WILSON Speaking to Plum, Wilson said, "Paige reminds me a lot of you... She knows how her privilege has gotten her to that point. And also, like, she's clearly good at basketball, obviously. But like, she understands her privilege. It like pushes her over the top in a sense." "What about your privilege?," Carton directed to Wilson. CRAIG CARTON BLASTS WNBA, A'JA WILSON OVER FAN CONFRONTATION: 'THIS LEAGUE CAN'T GET OUT OF ITS OWN WAY' In my opinion, that's one of the most insulting things you can say to an athlete. Claiming that white skin color is why Bueckers and other white women have had success/opportunities, is insanity. Carton went on to question why Wilson is embarrassed by her upbringing. "You are for some reason embarrassed that you had everything you needed to be successful in life, both educationally and athletically, and your parents provided that for you." "Isn't that a shame that you're embarrassed by your background? Isn't that a shame that you want to convince the American public who's, for the first time ever, somewhat interested in the WNBA, that at 15 years old, you were just trying to figure out how to survive in the big, bad world?" Carton went on to mention how Heathbrook was also predominately white. "There's nothing wrong with that. You should celebrate that your parents busted their a** to provide for you," Carton stated firmly. Here's where things got very interesting in Carton's monologue. He exposed Wilson's clear hypocritical narrative, while comparing her to Sophie Cunningham's upbringing. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Sophie Cunningham didn't grow up in privilege. While your parents were together thriving, which is a great story, Sophie Cunningham and her parents were being evicted from their home during the 2008 financial crisis. Does anyone tell that story?" It comes down to the simple question Carton asked: "Why cosplay that you grew up in a different manner than you did?" The answer is: It doesn't fit the narrative she's trying to push as a black women, who wants you to believe white players fundamentally have an upper hand over black players. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Wilson should embrace her upbringing. "Your story is a story that should be celebrated," Carton said. "What your parents and grandparents did to provide for you is a story that should be celebrated. You're not a statistic. You're the answer to the question little girls have in the South. Mommy, daddy, "Can I?" You're the answer. And the answer is yes you can. That's the story that you should embrace because that's your real story. Your parents' fight, your parents' plight to provide for you and your siblings, a lifestyle that many people in the South could have never dreamt of." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9350875342cf4db8e208f Katie Zacharia offered role as White House Press Secretary te 2026-10-09T18:40:08.545Z Katie Zacharia offered role as White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has been offered the role as the next White House Press Secretary, Fox News Digital confirmed on Friday afternoon. She currently serves as the senior communications advisor to Trump Media & Technology Group, Truth Social. She is an attorney and frequent television commentator who briefly served as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  She will succeed Karoline Leavitt, who left the role in August following the birth of her second child in May.  This story is developing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac932b875342cf4db8e202e Arizona Corporation Commissioner questions firing of aide te 2026-10-09T18:30:16.888Z Arizona Corporation Commissioner questions firing of aide Key Points Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson says her longtime policy advisor was fired without her knowledge or consent Commissioners voted to hire independent counsel to investigate Executive Director Doug Clark’s employment authority Critics, including a former commissioner, say the firing sets a risky precedent An Arizona Corporation Commissioner is questioning the authority of the body’s executive director after he terminated one of her staffers without her consent last week.  During an Oct. 7 open meeting, Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson accused ACC Executive Director Doug Clark of firing her policy advisor without consulting her. She asked her fellow commissioners to adopt a policy statement clarifying Clark’s authority over employees the commissioners themselves hire and oversee.  It was not immediately clear what specifically prompted the firing. The Arizona Capitol Times has filed a request for public records related to the decision.  State law allows the Commission to delegate its authority to oversee commission divisions and employees, but Márquez Peterson argued that commissioners never delegated authority over their personally hired employees to the executive director. “… [T]here’s no language in the statute that gives the executive director the power to terminate or remove employees who work for the elected commissioners, which does not constitute a commission division,” Márquez Peterson said during the meeting.  Each commissioner typically employs a policy advisor and an assistant who are separate from the Commission’s staff. Márquez Peterson, who has served on the commission since 2019, said commissioners have always had the ultimate authority to hire and fire those staff members. The Commission voted to allow Márquez Peterson to hire independent counsel from the law firm Snell and Wilmer to investigate whether Clark exceeded his authority. Commissioner Rachel Walden said she would have supported Márquez Peterson’s proposed policy statement, but Commission Chair Nick Myers and Commissioners Kevin Thompson and Rene Lopez said they wanted more information first. “I don’t have a problem looking into that, but I don’t necessarily want to throw anybody under the bus until we have heard the whole story,” Myers told his fellow commissioners.  The issue appeared to stem from an employee complaint filed against Laurie Woodall, Márquez Peterson’s longtime policy advisor.  Tom Van Flein, the ACC’s general counsel, serves as the ethics officer charged with investigating those complaints. But the undisclosed issue involved a member of the Commission’s legal division, which Van Flein oversees. To avoid conflict of interest, Van Flein hired local employment attorney Michael Zoldan to investigate the complaint.  Zoldan recommended firing Woodall in a report circulated to commissioners before the Oct. 7 meeting. Van Flein said Zoldan advised that Clark had the authority to terminate Woodall. Van Flein also said the Commission then sought confirmation of that determination from the attorney general’s office and the Arizona Department of Administration, which houses the human resources division responsible for state employees. But an attorney general’s office spokesman said it advised ADOA, not the ACC directly.  “The Human Resources Division of the Arizona Department of Administration has statewide responsibilities for reviewing State Personnel System agency dismissal packages,” said Tim Tait, an ADOA spokesman. “The Arizona Corporation Commission asked for review of this dismissal package, as required by the relevant rules. Following ADOA’s standard procedure, this dismissal package was reviewed by ADOA.” Woodall declined an interview request through a representative. Márquez Peterson said Clark left her a voicemail at 8:39 a.m. on Oct. 1 notifying her that Woodall would be fired at 9 a.m. for insubordination. She also received a follow-up email from Clark at 9:28 a.m. regarding the termination.  Márquez Peterson told her fellow commissioners that the news “shocked” her and that it was “unilaterally done without any conversation with me.”  “The advisor who was terminated, who worked for me, was a highly respected 40-plus-year attorney, [who] had been with the commission for decades,” Márquez Peterson said. Bob Burns, a Republican who served on the Commission from 2013 to 2021, said ACC staff instructed him that he had the discretion to hire and fire his two direct reports. He described Clark’s move to fire Woodall as “definitely not kosher.” Burns noted that policy advisors play a crucial role for elected commissioners who may not always have the legal or economic background to parse the complex regulatory decisions they must make.  Diane Brown, the executive director for the Arizona Public Interest Research Group and a longtime Commission observer, agreed with Márquez Peterson and Burns. “While specifics aren’t public, nor should they be, it is clear the executive director and the legal division director agreed to circumvent Commission norms and directly fire a policy advisor — viewed by most Commission regulars as a consummate professional with decades of utility and energy experience and expertise — without providing due process for the policy advisor or even a proper heads-up to the impacted commissioner,” Brown said in a statement. Even more concerning, Brown said, was the Commission’s vote to redact the meeting’s transcript and video recording to remove specific references to Woodall. “The fact that the Commission discussed the firing of a policy advisor in the open and in the context of a new policy statement and then considered retracting statements and video footage is deeply disturbing,” Brown said.  As of publication, the Commission had not uploaded any recordings or meeting transcripts from the Oct. 7 discussion to its website. The Arizona Capitol Times gathered all quotes from the meeting referenced in this story from an audio recording of the conversation. Other Commission stakeholders noted that Woodall’s termination could set a dangerous precedent, allowing a future executive director to weaponize their authority against hired staff and commissioners from the minority party. The ACC is currently all-Republican, and a Republican-majority commission approved Clark’s appointment. But two Democrats hope to shift that power balance in November.  Woodall’s firing is also one in a series of employment snafus involving the Commission in recent years. Van Flein’s predecessor filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Commission in 2024, and the ACC censured former Commissioner Anna Tovar that year after she suggested staff turnover increased under Clark’s tenure.  However, Myers, Thompson and Lopez all expressed concerns at the idea of the executive director having no authority to remove a commissioner-hired employee. “I think there are still circumstances in which the executive director has the right, or should have the right to … fire, terminate a state employee, regardless of whether they report to us or not,” Thompson said. “As long as there is just cause and it’s not on a whim.” But he conceded that Woodall’s situation could have been handled differently. At the Oct. 7 meeting, Márquez Peterson told Clark she felt it was “unprofessional.” In a statement sent to the Arizona Capitol Times Thursday, Márquez Peterson maintained that Clark “acted without authority” and said the matter will be discussed at a future staff meeting. The post Arizona Corporation Commissioner questions firing of aide first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac932b775342cf4db8e200a Dem scrambles to change tune on trans athletes as Trump targets past record: ‘Annie Trannie’ te 2026-10-09T18:30:15.148Z Dem scrambles to change tune on trans athletes as Trump targets past record: ‘Annie Trannie’ A South Carolina Democrat running for U.S. Senate who previously opposed legislation restricting transgender athletes' participation in girls' sports is now emphasizing her opposition to biological males participating in female athletics as President Donald Trump targets her record ahead of the midterm elections. Trump took aim at Annie Andrews, a pediatrician challenging Republican Sen. Darline Graham, in a series of Truth Social posts this week, dubbing her "Annie Trannie" and accusing her of supporting transgender policies that are out of step with South Carolina voters. The president also shared an attack ad accusing Andrews of supporting biological males competing against female athletes. "Annie Andrews is for they/them, not for our values, not for South Carolina," the ad said. But Andrews pushed back in an interview with Fox News Digital on Thursday, arguing that her positions have been misrepresented. "I don't support biological men playing in women's sports and I don't support gender surgery on minors," Andrews said. Her comments stand in contrast to her public opposition to South Carolina's 2022 Save Women’s Sports Act, which restricted transgender athletes' participation in girls' and women's school sports. At the time, Andrews called the legislation "shameful" and "actively harmful," raising questions about how she reconciles her past opposition to the law with her current campaign position. DEMOCRATS ARE CHANGING THEIR TRANSGENDER MESSAGE. REPUBLICANS SAY THEY’RE JUST FLIP-FLOPPING As passed, the bill required interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural and club teams sponsored by public schools and colleges to be designated as male or female-coded. It then closed women’s teams to male students and similarly closed men’s sports to women — unless the school did not have a designated women’s team. Private schools competing against public schools were required to follow the same rules. It also allowed students harmed by a violation to sue schools. Andrews’ social media post at the time garnered resurfaced attention as she launched her 2026 Senate bid, attracting pressure from Republicans. "Annie "Trannie" Andrews is running against our wonderful Darline Graham for the Senate in South Carolina," Trump wrote in one post. "Annie Trannie is not, in particular, as it pertains to representing the Values of the Great People of South Carolina — She is in favor of Transgender for Everyone, Open Borders, Defunding the Police, High Taxes, a Weak Military, and will absolutely fight to take your guns away — In other words, she is against our Great Second Amendment! Trannie is not for South Carolina, and South Carolina must show, in the upcoming Election, that it is not for her," Trump added. In her interview with Fox New Digital, Andrews dismissed Trump's barb, calling it a distraction from the issues central to voters in South Carolina. "And in regards to the name-calling, if calling me names is going to lower gas and diesel prices here for so many hardworking South Carolinian families, if it’s going to lower grocery prices or somehow make healthcare more affordable then he can call me all the names he wants but I don’t think that’s a path to solution so I’m going to stay focused on what I can do to help folks in South Carolina," Andrews said. Andrews did not immediately respond to additional requests for comment on whether her statements reflected a change in stance. She also did not expand on what had drawn criticism for the Save Women’s Sports Act. TALARICO CAMP SAYS HE OPPOSES TRANS ATHLETES IF UNSAFE OR UNFAIR BUT ACCUSES POLITICIANS OF BULLYING STUDENTS At least one Republican onlooker, National Republican Senatorial Regional Press Secretary Nick Puglia, believes her remarks speaks poorly of the message she's presenting to voters. "Annie Andrews' blatant lies show just how desperate she is and how little she thinks of South Carolinians. But nothing Andrews says or does will change her far-left record," Puglia said in a comment. This isn't the first time Andrews has received Republican criticisms for what they view as retreats from trans policies. In 2022, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., called out Andrews for, in her view, trying to walk back her opposition to H. 4047, a bill that would "prohibit the performance of a medical procedure or the prescription or issuance of medication, upon or to a minor, that is intended to alter the appearance of the minor's gender or delay puberty, with exceptions; to create criminal penalties; and for other purposes." Andrews said she opposed the bill in a post to X, calling it "dangerous," only to later to say that she opposed trans procedures for minors. "She called the legislation to ban that kind of surgery dangerous. She called that legislation an attack on our youth. And it wasn't until we called her out on it that she decided that she's now not for something that she was very publicly in support of just last year. And so it's really hard to play hide and seek from your public comments, because once you tweet it, it's on their public record forever. And that's how we discovered it," Mace told Fox News Digital at the time. Notably, she isn’t the only Democrat who in recent weeks has received attention for seeming shifts in her position over transgender policies. Fellow Democrats like Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., and Sarah Trone Garriott, a congressional candidate in Iowa, have all been forced to reiterate their positions as Republicans have highlighted their records on the subject. WATCH: BATTLEGROUND DEMOCRAT CALLED IOWA A 'BACKWATER' OVER TRANSGENDER ATHLETES BAN In Kaptur’s case, she described how she had "voted with Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of our schools" despite voting against a women’s sports bill. Similarly, Davis voted "present" on that same women’s bill while later claiming that women should have "safe and fair space" in sports. And Garriott, who cast a vote against a ban on biological men in women’s locker rooms, clarified her stance earlier this year, stating that "I oppose letting men in women’s locker rooms." Those statements reflect broader trends in public opinion showing consensus on trans athlete policies. Recently, the Pew Research Center found in a Aug. 11 report that 73% of respondents were "not at all" or "not too" comfortable with "athletes competing on sports teams that do not match their sex at birth," compared to just 13% that replied that they were "extremely" or "very" comfortable with the idea. Similarly, 66% of participants said they would support laws or policies requiring trans athletes to compete on teams that match their biological sex compared to 15% who said they would oppose such policies. With just four weeks left to address criticisms over her views, Andrews now heads to South Carolina’s general election on Nov. 3., having cleared the state's Democratic primary earlier this year in June. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac932b675342cf4db8e2001 Federal judge blocks deportation of Dominican illegal immigrant shot by ICE during NYC arrest attempt te 2026-10-09T18:30:14.110Z Federal judge blocks deportation of Dominican illegal immigrant shot by ICE during NYC arrest attempt A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of an illegal immigrant who was shot Thursday during a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in New York City. In a two-page order, U.S. District Judge Paul Oetken, an Obama appointee, ruled that the man — whom police identified as Oscar Belgal but who was named in a court document as Oscar Bergal — cannot be removed from the United States without a court order while his petition challenging his detention remains pending. The judge also barred federal authorities from transferring him to any facility outside the Southern or Eastern Districts of New York or the District of New Jersey without prior court approval. MAMDANI DEMANDS TRUMP RELEASE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SHOT BY ICE AGENT AS PROTESTS ERUPT IN THE BRONX The suspect, a 28-year-old Dominican national, was shot after refusing to comply with lawful orders while ICE officers were conducting a targeted operation to arrest him in the Bronx, according to the Department of Homeland Security. During the encounter, the suspect pulled his vehicle forward before at least one officer fired seven rounds, striking him below his left ear, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a news conference near the shooting scene late Thursday. ICE officers used their vehicles to block the suspect as he attempted to drive away, but he accelerated toward them, Marcos Charles, a senior ICE official, said Friday during a news conference in Washington alongside DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. "Our officers, using their training and believing that their life and the life of the partners and the general public were in danger, used their training and fired weapons," Charles said. AUSTIN ICE SHOOTING SPARKS FIGHT OVER VENEZUELAN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT'S DEPORTATION A 5-year-old boy inside the vehicle was unharmed. The suspect survived the shooting and was treated at a local hospital, Charles added. ICE agents were unaware that a child was inside the vehicle, but Charles said the suspect "was aware" and chose to put the boy at risk by attempting to evade law enforcement. BODYCAM FOOTAGE CAPTURES MOMENTS AFTER ICE SHOOTING OF VENEZUELAN MIGRANT IN AUSTIN On Friday, the NYPD released bodycam footage showing officers arriving at the scene following the gunfire. The NYPD was not involved in the shooting incident. The footage shows the suspect sitting handcuffed on the ground as officers arrive. In the background, a crowd can be heard voicing anger and dismay at the shooting. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SUSPECTS WITH LENGTHY CRIMINAL RECORDS ARRESTED IN STABBING OF OFF-DUTY NYPD DETECTIVE According to DHS, the suspect has a prior grand larceny conviction and previous arrests for assault, robbery, drug possession, and weapons possession. Federal authorities also alleged that he has ties to the notorious Trinitarios street gang. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac932b475342cf4db8e1ff8 South Carolina fitness trainer's cause of death made public as coroner defends husband te 2026-10-09T18:30:12.996Z South Carolina fitness trainer's cause of death made public as coroner defends husband Nearly four months after the body of a missing South Carolina fitness enthusiast was found, authorities have determined that 39-year-old Elena Katherine Moore died of natural causes stemming from a heart condition, ending months of speculation surrounding her disappearance. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher announced Friday that Moore died from complications of cardiac dysrhythmia with premature ventricular contractions, a condition involving an abnormal heart rhythm. Fisher said the autopsy found no evidence of traumatic injuries, including broken bones, strangulation or sexual assault. Toxicology testing detected alcohol but no other substances. SOUTH CAROLINA FITNESS TRAINER’S AUTOPSY RAISES MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT MYSTERIOUS DEATH "We never saw anything that would indicate homicide. Nothing," Fisher said. "We were able to follow her path. We were able to pull her medical history, her mental history. We knew that this was not a homicide." The coroner also addressed speculation surrounding Moore's husband, Brannon Slice, saying he was never considered a suspect or person of interest in the investigation. SOUTH CAROLINA FITNESS TRAINER TOLD FRIENDS SHE WANTED TO LEAVE HER NOW-HUSBAND YEARS BEFORE BODY WAS FOUND Fisher went further, crediting Slice with repeatedly trying to get his wife help as she struggled with a serious mental health crisis in the days before her disappearance. "The only person that really tried to help this girl to get her help through the system is her husband," Fisher said. "He reached out. He tried many times to get her help." SLED JOINS PROBE AS BODY MATCHING MISSING SOUTH CAROLINA PERSONAL TRAINER'S DESCRIPTION FOUND Moore was found dead June 17, six days after disappearing following her release from a mental health facility. Fox News Digital previously obtained an incident report showing that Slice reported his wife missing June 12, telling Lexington police she had been released from an undisclosed facility the previous afternoon. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Fisher confirmed Friday that Moore had been involuntarily committed June 5 after experiencing what she described as a severe mental health crisis. The coroner said Moore remained at the facility until June 11, when she was discharged and placed in a taxi. Her husband had offered to pick her up, but the facility arranged transportation instead. AI MAY SPOT DEADLY HEART RISK IN A ROUTINE ECG SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS The taxi took Moore to a CVS on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington, where she previously worked. Fisher said Moore entered the store and told a manager that the taxi driver was stalking her and trying to hurt her. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB The manager contacted Lexington police, but Moore was gone by the time officers arrived. The taxi driver also went inside looking for her after she failed to return to the cab. YOUR RESTING HEART RATE COULD REVEAL MORE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH THAN YOU THINK, DOCTORS SAY SEND US A TIP Slice later told investigators that Moore had checked into a Planet Fitness at 6:38 p.m. that evening, according to an incident report previously obtained by Fox News Digital. She was subsequently seen on surveillance footage walking through a Publix parking lot on Old Cherokee Road. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Fisher said investigators reviewed medical records dating back years, including evidence that Moore had experienced an irregular heartbeat since she was 14. More recent records documented cardiac arrhythmia, sinus tachycardia and hypertension. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL During Friday's news conference, Fisher questioned why Moore had been discharged from the mental health facility despite what she described as a documented psychiatric crisis. "This whole situation would be different if somebody at that mental health facility ... they all saw her medical, her mental crisis," Fisher said. "But yet she was released." Fox News Digital’s Adam Sabes contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac932b375342cf4db8e1fef Marco Rubio announces sweeping financial sanctions against the International Criminal Court te 2026-10-09T18:30:11.971Z Marco Rubio announces sweeping financial sanctions against the International Criminal Court Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday that the Trump administration is imposing sweeping financial sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), a body the president has sought to dismantle throughout his second term. To date, the administration has sanctioned 17 individuals with ties to the ICC, including judges and prosecutors. The latest move marks the first time the U.S. has gone after the institution itself. "Our message is clear: the United States and the American people are not subject to the jurisdiction of this fake ICC," Rubio said in a pre-recorded video message released Friday morning. "Both parties agree on this, but only President Trump has the resolve to take the action needed to end this threat once and for all." This comes hours after this year's Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a former ICC judge. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SANCTIONS SITTING PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT FOR 'ABUSES OF POWER' In a statement Friday, the Netherlands-based court strongly condemned the U.S. sanctions as "an assault on the rule of law and on the very foundations of the international legal order." "This measure targets an independent judicial institution, created by treaty and entrusted by 125 States Parties with investigating and prosecuting genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression," the ICC added. "It is an attempt to obstruct the course of justice and to prevent the Court from doing what it was created to do." ICC President Tomoko Akane, who was personally sanctioned by the Trump administration in August, said the court will continue to operate despite the new penalties. In announcing the sanctions, Rubio argued the ICC believes it has the authority to prosecute American service members operating overseas and even U.S. Border Patrol agents. There is no evidence the court has sought to investigate or prosecute Border Patrol agents, though Rubio previously raised that possibility in July. WORLD COURT PROSECUTOR WHO WENT AFTER NETANYAHU FOR WAR CRIMES SUSPENDED OVER SEXUAL MISCONDUCT The administration's concerns about U.S. personnel are not entirely hypothetical. In 2017, an ICC prosecutor sought authorization to investigate alleged war crimes committed by U.S. military and intelligence personnel in Afghanistan. ICC judges initially rejected the request, but that decision was overturned on appeal in 2020, allowing the investigation to proceed. The court's prosecutor later de-prioritized alleged crimes involving U.S. personnel to focus on alleged crimes committed by the Taliban and ISIS-K. Under the new sanctions, any ICC assets subject to U.S. jurisdiction will be frozen, while Americans, U.S. businesses and banks are generally barred from conducting transactions with the court. The sanctions will not go into effect immediately. The Treasury Department has given the ICC a 180-day general license to maintain its operations, giving the court time to address U.S. concerns. ICC TURNS 'BLIND EYE' TO TOP WORLD THREATS WHILE TARGETING AMERICANS, TRUMP ADMIN SAYS "Either the ICC will end its threats, or we will end the ICC. And we expect our allies, many of whom are part of the ICC and that rely on American service members for their defense, to rein in this rogue court," Rubio said. He continued: "If they do not, the United States will continue its campaign to dismantle the ICC piece by piece until Americans are threatened no longer." One of the other major grievances the administration has with the ICC is its decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant back in 2024. The ICC argued both officials were responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity against Palestinians in Gaza during Israel's military response to the Hamas-led Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in 2023. Both men have denied wrongdoing. In a February 2025 executive order authorizing sanctions against ICC officials, President Donald Trump called the arrest warrants "baseless" and said the court overstepped its authority since Israel was not an ICC member. The ICC maintains that it can exercise jurisdiction over nationals of non-member states when they are accused of qualifying crimes committed on the territory of a state that has accepted the Court’s jurisdiction. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac932b175342cf4db8e1fce Brewers Manager Sends Bold Warning to Dodgers Before NLCS Rematch te 2026-10-09T18:30:09.626Z Brewers Manager Sends Bold Warning to Dodgers Before NLCS Rematch Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy had a clear message ahead of his team's postseason rematch with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac932b075342cf4db8e1fc5 Donald Trump's Home State at Risk of Flipping as Florida Races Tighten te 2026-10-09T18:30:08.340Z Donald Trump's Home State at Risk of Flipping as Florida Races Tighten Florida, a GOP stronghold Trump won by 13 points in 2024, shows Byron Donalds and David Jolly tied at 45 percent for governor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac932ae75342cf4db8e1fbc Bears HC Ben Johnson Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Mike Ditka te 2026-10-09T18:30:06.819Z Bears HC Ben Johnson Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Mike Ditka Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson paid tribute to legendary coach Mike Ditka following his death on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9305b75342cf4db8e1f63 One type of sleep linked to dramatically lower risk of dementia, Parkinson's and 81 other diseases te 2026-10-09T18:20:11.232Z One type of sleep linked to dramatically lower risk of dementia, Parkinson's and 81 other diseases Not all stages of sleep are equal in terms of benefits for the brain. Greater amounts of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep were associated with lower risks of 83 diseases, including dementia, Parkinson’s disease and heart failure, new research has shown. Additionally, greater amounts of deep sleep were associated with lower risks of seven conditions. THIS ONE QUESTION MAY REVEAL WHETHER YOUR BODY IS GETTING THE REST IT NEEDS, STUDY FINDS That’s according to a study of 95,559 adults who wore wrist accelerometers continuously for seven consecutive days and nights. Researchers in China used deep-learning algorithms to analyze REM sleep, deep sleep, light sleep, total sleep duration, wakefulness after sleep onset and sleep irregularity. They then looked at health records to assess associations with more than 1,000 diseases over a nearly nine-year follow-up period. Greater REM sleep was associated with a significantly lower risk of several diseases, including Parkinson’s (80% lower relative risk), dementia (46% lower risk) and heart failure (26% lower risk). Greater deep sleep was associated with lower risks of seven conditions, including type 2 diabetes and major depressive disorder. MORE NAPS, HIGHER RISK? RESEARCH LINKS DAYTIME SLEEP TO HEALTH WARNINGS IN AGING ADULTS Sleep duration was also found to be highly linked to disease outcome. Six to eight hours per night was found to be the "sweet spot" that was associated with the lowest risk for 69 diseases. In contrast, sleeping fewer than five hours per night was linked to an increased risk of 37 health conditions. The study also found that greater night-to-night sleep irregularity and more wakefulness during the night were associated with higher risks of several conditions, including anxiety and substance use disorders. The findings were published Sept. 17 in the journal PLOS Medicine. "I think what is important is the total duration of sleep, and the percentage that REM takes up," Oki Ishikawa, M.D., pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine expert at Northwell’s Northern Westchester Hospital, told Fox News Digital. "The average percentage of REM sleep in this study population was about 20%, and generally 20-25% is considered normal per sleep cycle." 5-STEP SLEEP RESET COULD PROMOTE HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS, NUTRITIONIST SAYS Ishikawa, who was not involved in the study, said he does not believe that a higher amount of REM sleep alone will not necessarily lower the risk. "Normal sleep pattern and duration are associated with aspects like maintenance of good immune function and memory, so I think the important message here is to try and get a sufficient amount of sleep in general." Disrupted sleep may sometimes be an early warning sign of disease rather than simply a cause, according to Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib, head sleep expert at Wesper, a sleep analysis company in New York. "Conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia and heart failure can begin affecting sleep years before they are diagnosed," Rohrscheib, who also was not involved in the research, told Fox News Digital. "At the same time, poor sleep may contribute to disease progression, so the relationship likely works both ways." DIETITIAN REVEALS SIMPLE EATING STRATEGY FOR BETTER SLEEP — AND ONE HABIT TO AVOID The researchers noted some limitations of the study. Because it was observational, it could only show an association and could not prove that increasing REM or deep sleep directly prevents disease. "Sleep was measured for only one week using a wrist device, which is less accurate than a clinical sleep study for identifying sleep stages," Rohrscheib said. "Some health information was collected years earlier, medications that can affect sleep were not fully considered, and some medical diagnoses may have been missed." As the participants were all from the UK Biobank, the study population was also less diverse and generally healthier than the overall population, so the findings may not apply equally to everyone, Rohrscheib noted. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "Overall, changes in sleep may provide important clues about underlying health, but this study cannot determine whether poor sleep is a cause, an early symptom, or both," she concluded. Rohrscheib also cautioned that while wrist-worn sleep trackers are generally good at estimating sleep stages, they are not 100% accurate. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Without a formal in-lab sleep study, it's impossible to know how much time the participants spent in REM and other sleep stages," she said. More research is needed to determine whether increasing REM or deep sleep can help prevent certain diseases, the researchers said. Future studies could also explore whether the relationship between sleep stages and disease risk varies by age, sex, overall health and other individual characteristics. Both experts recommended following general sleep hygiene practices, such as maintaining an optimal environment (dark, cool and quiet), keeping a consistent sleep schedule, and avoiding sleep-disrupting substances such as alcohol and caffeine. "If you have other sleep pathologies like sleep apnea … treating that would be a great way to optimize the amount of REM sleep," Ishikawa advised. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ While it can be difficult to measure REM sleep without a wearable, he said the best gauge is whether one feels refreshed upon waking and doesn’t feel sleepy during the day. "If you get about seven to nine hours of uninterrupted sleep, you most likely have the opportunity to cycle through REM in a sufficient way." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9305875342cf4db8e1f55 Katie Zacharia Picked as the New White House Press Secretary te 2026-10-09T18:20:08.949Z Katie Zacharia Picked as the New White House Press Secretary Ms. Zacharia is a conservative commentator who briefly worked at the Department of Homeland Security. She succeeds Karoline Leavitt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9305775342cf4db8e1f4c Why Early Voting Data Can Be Misleading te 2026-10-09T18:20:07.691Z Why Early Voting Data Can Be Misleading A majority of Americans cast their ballots before Election Day, but early-voting data is limited in how much it can tell us about important races. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9305675342cf4db8e1f30 Injury for Bears RB Kyle Monangai is Worse Than Initially Thought te 2026-10-09T18:20:06.313Z Injury for Bears RB Kyle Monangai is Worse Than Initially Thought The turf toe injury for Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai is reportedly worse than the team initially realized. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9305475342cf4db8e1f10 Santa Rita Park reopens in Tucson after $8M renovation te 2026-10-09T18:20:04.080Z Santa Rita Park reopens in Tucson after $8M renovation Santa Rita Park, one of Tucson’s oldest, reopened after an $8 million renovation that added a shaded splash pad, a new walking path and public art honoring the neighborhood’s softball history. More than 1,000 people came out to celebrate the park’s reopening and see the additions to its 22-acre campus at 401 E. 22nd St. The renovation was based on community input from five public meetings and three surveys, which drew a combined 799 responses. The renovation included the addition of more than 300 trees and shrubs, along with improvements to the basketball courts, parking lots, restrooms, skate park and playground. Funding for the renovation came from multiple sources, including $5.38 million from Proposition 407, a Parks and Connections Bond initiative that was approved by voters in 2018. The proposition provides $225 million for park improvements and safer walking and biking connections through 2028. Some of that money also went toward public art at the park. Artist Oliverio Balcells, whose work spans murals, metalwork and mosaics, was chosen by the project’s public art panel in February 2024. He worked closely with the panel and neighbors to create public art that reflects the park’s legacy and the people around it, including two benches by the playground and a mosaic mural. “This is amazing, the opportunity to meet more people in the neighborhood, the community, the city of Tucson … it’s amazing,” Balcells said, reflecting on his experience. Tucson Spotlight trains the next generation of Southern Arizona journalists and publishes their work free for everyone. No paywalls, no corporate backing — just readers who believe this community deserves better local news. The tiled mural by artist Oliverio Balcells at Santa Rita Park. Students from Borton Elementary School made the ceramic tiles that form its border. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. The tiled mural displays the words “Familia, Friends, Fun” and features a softball player, a skateboarder and hands centered in a baseball diamond. The images honor the teams that played in the park, the skate park and the community members who have been part of Santa Rita Park, past and present. Community members also helped create the mural. Fourth- through sixth-grade students from Borton Elementary School made the 2-inch-by-2-inch ceramic tiles that form its border, under the guidance of outdoor learning teacher Mikeala Jones. The art project, supported by the Arts Foundation of Southern Arizona, includes an oral storytelling component. A QR code next to the mural takes users to a website that features audio interviews of community members who played on the park’s men’s and women’s softball teams during the late 1950s into the 1960s. “We would rather play ball than go to a party,” former Pacers player Connie Seres said in her interview. “We … didn’t have a team. We were at the ball game one night. We were sitting there … and Bill looked over at us. He said, ‘You know what, you find the girls,’ he says, ‘and I’ll coach you.’ We were scrambling. We were looking for people to play, and we made our own team, and Bill coached us, and we had so much fun.” Another former player, Juan Soto, remembered how the ballfields used to look. “When you go back and look at Santa Rita Park … field number one … there used to be bushes on the outside, all around the outside of the fence. There used to be vines on the fence back there. The aesthetic was just beautiful,” said Soto, who used to play for the Hawks. Rosie, a Santa Rita Park resident and vice president of the neighborhood’s neighborhood association, lives across the street from the park and attended the reopening celebration. A participant in the renovation project, she said she was ecstatic to see the neighborhood use the park. “I hope we really get to see kids and families really enjoying the park,” Rosie said. “Bringing back that traditional Sunday afternoon, coming to the park and carne asada and the kids running in the splash pad. We haven’t seen birthday parties at this park in years. I’m looking forward to all that.” Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said hopes like Rosie’s shaped the renovation. “The residents asked for more trees, shaded walking paths, splash pads, new playgrounds, and updated restrooms … amenities to bring back children, families, and sports leagues who have always counted on this place for recreation, connection, and joy,” Romero said. “Your feedback guided every step of the way and played a vital role in creating the final design that we see today. Thank you for trusting us with your vision.” State and local officials, including U.S. Rep Adelita Grijalva, Tucson City Councilwoman Selina Barajas and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, cut the ribbon to reopen Santa Rita Park. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Carla Johnson, vice chair of the Tohono O’odham Nation, said she was excited about the park’s reopening and its new splash pad, which the nation helped fund with $150,000 from its gaming grant. “The nation is wholeheartedly proud to be able to support you all, the community in this renovation here at Santa Rita Park, it’s an example of how tribal gaming benefits the entire community,” Johnson said. “We have seen the difference that good public parks can make on the nation, and we know it’s vital to help make Tucson a better place to live and thrive.” Ward 5 Councilwoman Selina Barajas said the renovation reflects a broader goal for the city’s parks. “Every child in Tucson deserves access to a beautiful, safe place to play, to participate in sports and to build memories with their families, no matter what neighborhood they call home … no matter the zip code,” Barajas said. “I remember visiting Santa Rita Park before the reconstruction … taking my daughters to the playground … and there wasn’t even a slide. I remember going home and telling my husband, ‘I’m going to get involved in this park.’ and here we are today.” Barajas said Ward 5 is the hottest in Tucson because of the urban heat island effect, in which roads, buildings and parking lots absorb heat from the sun during the day and release it overnight, raising neighborhood temperatures a few degrees above surrounding wards. The addition of trees, shrubs and bushes, like the ones recently planted at Santa Rita Park, can reduce that effect. Parks offer benefits beyond cooling a neighborhood. Neighborhood parks promote physical activity that helps prevent disease, and they support mental health by reducing stress and building community ties, according to a 2022 research report by the Urban Institute. The same report touched on the economic impacts of parks, citing a study by the Trust for Public Land that estimated every $1 invested in green spaces yields $4 in natural goods and services. “When a park is active and full of families, neighbors, and young athletes, it becomes a safer, more welcoming place for everyone,” Tucson Parks and Recreation said in a statement. “Our goal is for Santa Rita Park to be a source of pride for this community for years to come.” Topacio “Topaz” Servellon is a reporter with Tucson Spotlight. Contact them at topacioserve@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotligh Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92e0a75342cf4db8e1dd8 Can you legally bet on who wins Congress? States and the Trump administration disagree. te 2026-10-09T18:10:18.979Z Can you legally bet on who wins Congress? States and the Trump administration disagree. A growing number of state officials fear prediction markets are opening the door to a new era of gambling on elections — a practice many states have long prohibited. In this photo, a voter casts a ballot during the March 3, 2026 primary in Little Rock, Arkansas. (Photo by Katie Adkins/Arkansas Advocate) On Friday morning, the prediction market platform Kalshi gave the Democratic candidate in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race an 87% chance of winning. The volume of trading on the outcome exceeded $1.8 million. This is exactly the type of activity Minnesota and numerous other states want to shut down. “They jeopardize people’s trust in government and government decision-making. They jeopardize people’s trust in elections,” said Minnesota state Rep. Emma Greenman, a member of the state’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. She helped spearhead Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation near-total ban on prediction markets earlier this year. Prediction markets have emerged as a flashpoint in state and federal relations, as a host of states struggle with the Trump administration over who has authority to regulate the platforms and whether state laws restricting gambling apply to them. While much of the fight centers on the future of sports betting, a growing number of state officials fear the sites are opening the door to a new era of gambling on elections — a practice many states have long prohibited. Some state election officials have warned their residents in recent months that using prediction markets to place money on elections is illegal. Others are locked in litigation with the platforms. At least one state, Arizona, has filed criminal charges against Kalshi. But the prediction markets remain widely available as Election Day approaches, with the industry maintaining that the federal government has authority over the platforms, not the states. Betting on control of Congress On the two leading prediction market sites, Kalshi and Polymarket, individuals can put money down on the outcome of a wide array of races and related questions, like whether Kansas or Nebraska’s U.S. Senate races will have a larger margin of victory.  That includes which party will control Congress following the midterm elections. On Friday morning, the Democratic Party had a 90% chance of winning the U.S. House on Polymarket. Money changing hands over the outcome of elections is corrosive to democracy and amounts to an attempt to bypass existing bans on election betting, civic organizations and some public officials say. Twenty-three states completely ban election betting, according to data from the National Conference of State Legislatures analyzed by the Pew Research Center. “It’s supposed to be a civic duty where people are deciding what candidate they actually think is best for a leadership position, not what candidate can make them the most money if they bet the right way,” said Benjamin Schiffrin, director of securities policy at Better Markets, a nonprofit watchdog group advocating for consumer and investor financial protections. The prediction markets and their supporters say the sites offer contracts that pay out if a given event or outcome occurs. Under that view, the contracts are essentially swaps, a financial product often traded by sophisticated investors to hedge against economic risk.  Critics of the platforms say the contracts effectively function as wagers. Unlike swaps, which investors use to help offset the effects of events like rising interest rates, contracts on sporting events, elections and other non-financial questions serve no legitimate hedging purpose, they say. CFTC and prediction markets The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the federal regulator that oversees markets for swaps, has asserted authority to regulate the platforms. In a statement, Polymarket said it maintains that “prediction markets are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under a federal framework, not a patchwork of state rules.” Kalshi didn’t respond to a request for comment. In a March court filing in a federal lawsuit, lawyers for Kalshi wrote that its events contracts are swaps and that election and sports contracts “fit comfortably” within that definition. “The outcomes of political events such as elections are connected to obvious financial consequences,” the court filing says. The Trump administration has firmly sided with the prediction markets. The CFTC is made up of five members, but currently only has a single commissioner, Michael Selig, who was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2025. Selig has taken a favorable stance toward the industry, and in June the CFTC proposed a rule that would set up a new framework for how the commission regulates events contracts. The rule would continue to allow trading on elections. In a July 27 letter to the CFTC, 16 civic watchdog groups, including Better Markets, Common Cause and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, warned that the rule ignores concerns about the harm the contracts could cause to elections. “Event contracts that involve elections allow individuals to bet on elections, which is illegal under many state laws. This election betting would incentivize election interference and has the potential to undermine the integrity of our democracy,” the groups wrote, urging the commission to prohibit election-related events contracts because they go against the public interest. The CFTC didn’t respond to questions from States Newsroom. “Congress gave the @CFTC the exclusive authority to regulate prediction markets,” Selig wrote on social media in August. He added that the commission would defend its jurisdiction against states “seeking to nullify federal law and apply state anti-gaming laws” to the platforms. Maryland issues public warning In Maryland, Jared DeMarinis, the state administrator of elections, said that in his view, the election contracts on prediction markets violate the plain meaning of his state’s prohibition on election gambling.  The Maryland State Board of Elections, which oversees an office run by DeMarinis, issued a public warning about betting on elections in March and said that even though prediction market sites are accessible to residents, the activity on them may still conflict with state law. DeMarinis argued that it’s important to take a strong position against election betting while the prediction market industry remains in its infancy. By 2028, a presidential election year, he fears betting on elections could become a more firmly entrenched practice. “This is kind of like a watershed moment. You can kind of end it before it proliferates,” DeMarinis said.  DeMarinis in July asked the Maryland Office of the State Prosecutor, which investigates violations of state election law, to examine the legality of election-related wagering on the platforms. Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton Howard wrote in an email that the agency doesn’t comment on the existence or status of an investigation unless it results in criminal charges. Wisconsin advisory, Arizona criminal charges In Wisconsin, the state Elections Commission issued a public advisory in July warning voters against gambling on elections, including on Kalshi and Polymarket. The commission cautioned that residents who bet on an election and then vote in the contest could have their ability to vote challenged in the future. The Wisconsin Elections Commission declined to make its administrator, Meagan Wolfe, available for an interview. But in a statement in July, Wolfe said that “it’s important for voters to understand the consequences if they bet on an election outcome.” Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, filed state criminal charges against Kalshi in March. Mayes alleged the company had accepted bets from Arizona residents in violation of state law, including on sports and election wagering related to the 2028 presidential race, along with state-level contests in Arizona in 2026. Kalshi preemptively sued over the prosecution in federal court and obtained an order halting the case from U.S. District Court Judge Michael T. Liburdi, a Trump appointee. He ruled that Kalshi was likely to show that a federal law granting the CFTC the authority to regulate swaps preempted Arizona’s gambling laws. Liburdi wrote in his order that the CFTC had consistently treated weather-based financial products as swaps because weather events produce commercial consequences for a wide range of market participants. Contracts based on sports and elections function the same way, the judge wrote. “That these event contracts can be used to offset financial exposure confirms the association between the event and commercial consequences to stakeholders,” Liburdi wrote. Battles in the courts The fight over who has power over prediction markets — and therefore, potentially, election contracts — is unlikely to be settled until the U.S. Supreme Court takes action. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers much of the western United States, and the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, have issued contradictory decisions.  The 9th Circuit has sided with the states, finding that federal law doesn’t preempt state-level gambling restrictions, while the 3rd Circuit upheld the CFTC’s exclusive power to regulate events contracts. In September, New Jersey filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to decide whether federal law preempts states from regulating sports bets offered on markets registered with the CFTC — in other words, the prediction markets. The justices haven’t decided whether to take the case, but the high court is generally seen as more likely to intervene when lower courts are divided. New Jersey’s petition is framed around the uncertainty over sports betting, but the outcome could provide clarity on election contracts as well. In 2024 the CFTC attempted to block Kalshi from offering contracts about which party would control Congress, but an appeals court in the final weeks before Election Day allowed the company to continue. Schiffrin said the election contracts are essentially the same as the sports contracts.  “You’re betting on the outcome of a contest. It should be considered gambling, no different than if you’re betting on the outcome of a sporting event,” he said. In Minnesota, a federal judge halted the state’s ban on prediction markets before it took effect this summer after the CFTC, Kalshi and Polymarket sued the state. U.S. District Court Judge Katherine Menendez, an appointee of President Joe Biden, ruled that federal law likely preempts the state’s ban on many contracts offered on prediction markets. Minnesota bans gambling on elections and hasn’t legalized sports betting. Greenman, the Minnesota state lawmaker, said decisions about whether to allow betting should be made by people in the state. “We should be rebuilding trust in government decision-making, that the public’s heart — the public’s interest — are what sit at the center,” Greenman said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92e0975342cf4db8e1db7 Who is Navi Pillay? Nobel Peace Prize winner's UN record renews fierce antisemitism accusations te 2026-10-09T18:10:17.529Z Who is Navi Pillay? Nobel Peace Prize winner's UN record renews fierce antisemitism accusations The decision to award the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to former U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay sparked fierce backlash Friday from Jewish advocacy groups and U.N. watchdogs accusing the South African jurist of longstanding anti-Israel bias and defending antisemitic rhetoric. The Norwegian Nobel Committee honored Pillay, 85, for her contributions to international law and efforts to hold perpetrators of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide accountable. But her selection immediately reignited controversies surrounding her leadership of U.N. investigations into Israel, her defense of a fellow commissioner accused of antisemitism and positions she expressed before being appointed to investigate the Jewish state. ICC PROSECUTOR WHOSE NETANYAHU WARRANT FUELED MAMDANI ARREST THREAT IS FIRED OVER SEXUAL MISCONDUCT "Navi Pillay is indeed a world leader – an individual at the forefront of the international spread of the poisonous forms of antisemitism that beset the 21st century," Anne Bayefsky, president of Human Rights Voices and director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, told Fox News Digital. Bayefsky accused Pillay of having "perfected the art of perverting legal and universal standards of human rights to demonize and delegitimize Jewish self-determination." "This award stands as a testament to human wrongs," she added. The Nobel Committee offered a sharply different assessment of Pillay's legacy, praising her lifelong commitment to international justice and describing her career as an example of courage and integrity in defending the rule of law. ISRAEL VINDICATED BY GAZA NUTRITION DATA AFTER ‘BLOOD LIBEL’ STARVATION CLAIMS, UN ENVOY SAYS Born in Durban, South Africa, in 1941, Pillay built her career challenging apartheid-era discrimination, becoming the first non-White woman appointed to South Africa's high court. She later served as a judge at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Court. From 2008 to 2014, she served as U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights. In 2021, she was appointed to chair the U.N. Human Rights Council's open-ended Commission of Inquiry investigating alleged violations in Israel and the Palestinian territories. In September 2025, the commission concluded that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, a finding Israel rejected as politically motivated and biased. The commission's conclusion was not a ruling by an international court. Geneva-based U.N. Watch condemned Friday's Nobel announcement, accusing Pillay of breaching the impartiality expected of international investigators. UN CHIEF BACKS OFFICIAL WHO REPOSTED ANTI-ISRAEL ACTIVIST'S CLAIMS AMID CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION "We are shocked that the Nobel committee honored Navi Pillay," Executive Director Hillel Neuer said. "Her troubling record on antisemitism and gross breach of ethics in presiding over a notorious UN commission utterly disqualifies her from such an award." Neuer pointed to a June 2020 manifesto that Pillay signed calling on governments to "Sanction Apartheid Israel," along with a June 2021 letter urging President Joe Biden to punish Israel following its conflict with Hamas. U.N. Watch argued that the positions raised questions about her impartiality before she accepted the commission's chairmanship in July 2021. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres offered a sharply different assessment Friday, congratulating Pillay on the Nobel Peace Prize and praising her decades-long career in international justice, including her leadership of the U.N. investigation into Israel. "For decades, she has been a champion of international law and human rights, and a steadfast, independent voice of justice amidst some of the most historic international legal cases of our time," Guterres said in a statement. Guterres highlighted her different roles including chairing the commission investigating Israel and the Palestinian territories, declaring that Pillay had demonstrated "that the force of law must prevail over the law of force and that defending human rights is the surest safeguard against injustice." NORWAY FACES BACKLASH OVER 'DEEPLY RACIST' PROPOSAL TO JAIL CITIZENS FOR WEST BANK BUSINESS Another controversy erupted in 2022 when fellow commissioner Miloon Kothari suggested that social media criticism of the investigation was controlled by the "Jewish lobby" and questioned Israel's U.N. membership. The remarks were condemned by U.S. officials, including then-state department antisemitism envoy Deborah Lipstadt. Pillay defended Kothari, arguing his comments had been taken out of context. Kothari subsequently apologized, calling his language inappropriate and insensitive. The controversy also reached Germany, where Berlin's mayor withdrew support for a planned event honoring Pillay in 2022, and the event was canceled, according to The Times of Israel. Bayefsky also recalled the 2009 U.N. anti-racism conference in Geneva, when Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad delivered an inflammatory speech attacking Israel. While Western diplomats walked out, Pillay remained seated. However, Pillay subsequently condemned his address, saying she joined the secretary-general in "utterly deploring the speech," according to the U.N.'s official transcript. The Nobel Committee, meanwhile, defended Pillay's legacy, crediting her with strengthening international law at a time when the institutions responsible for enforcing it face increasing political pressure. Pillay's selection highlights the divide between supporters who celebrate her contributions to international justice and critics who contend that her record on Israel undermines the universal human rights principles she championed. Fox News Digital reached out to Pillay for comment but didn’t receive one in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92e0675342cf4db8e1d9e Map Reveals States Where Gen Z Is Moving to and Leaving te 2026-10-09T18:10:14.925Z Map Reveals States Where Gen Z Is Moving to and Leaving Gen Z is on the move, with South Carolina seeing the biggest net gain in 2024 while California suffered the largest loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92e0575342cf4db8e1d95 Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Will be Missing Key WR Weapon in His Return te 2026-10-09T18:10:13.609Z Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Will be Missing Key WR Weapon in His Return Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will be missing at least one key wide receiver weapon on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92e0475342cf4db8e1d8c A Bad AI Recommendation Can Cost You a Sale te 2026-10-09T18:10:12.311Z A Bad AI Recommendation Can Cost You a Sale AI Impact tracks shopping recommendations, AI-generated care plans and the orchestration layer behind physical automation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92e0275342cf4db8e1d83 Wizards' New Big Three Make Strong First Impression Against Knicks te 2026-10-09T18:10:10.943Z Wizards' New Big Three Make Strong First Impression Against Knicks Anthony Davis, Trae Young and AJ Dybantsa combine for 42 points as the Wizards defeat the defending champion Knicks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92e0175342cf4db8e1d7a Alberta Separatist Denies Offering US Resources in Exchange for Support te 2026-10-09T18:10:09.567Z Alberta Separatist Denies Offering US Resources in Exchange for Support Newsweek spoke with an Alberta separatist leader about claims that the U.S. was offered oil royalties and land access. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92e0075342cf4db8e1d71 Paul Finebaum Points to Kirby Smart Stat That Should Worry Georgia Fans te 2026-10-09T18:10:08.071Z Paul Finebaum Points to Kirby Smart Stat That Should Worry Georgia Fans Georgia and Alabama are both undefeated heading into Saturday's clash, but one stat is already working against Kirby Smart. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92bad75342cf4db8e1d18 Thousands flood Brussels streets as anti-austerity protests erupt into clashes with police te 2026-10-09T18:00:13.059Z Thousands flood Brussels streets as anti-austerity protests erupt into clashes with police Thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets of Brussels on Friday, at times clashing with police officers, to protest the Belgian government's budget-tightening measures and the overall rise in the cost of living. Dozens of protesters, most of them young and dressed in black with masks over their faces, were seen throwing rocks and firecrackers at police at the central Brussels railway station, The Associated Press reported. They also set several fires, with photos showing a man lighting an electric scooter ablaze. MAY DAY PROTESTS ACROSS EUROPE AND ASIA TURN INTO ANTI-AMERICAN, ANTI-ISRAEL POLITICAL BATTLEGROUNDS Riot police responded by deploying tear gas canisters and shooting water cannons, tactics that dispersed the crowds. The chaos in the streets contributed to increased traffic across the Belgian capital. Police said the unrest was caused by people unaffiliated with the anti-austerity demonstration, which drew an estimated 30,000 participants, the AP reported. Two of Belgium’s largest labor unions organized Friday’s daylong national strike, with a separate public-sector walkout planned for Monday. Union leaders also distanced themselves from the unrest, saying those responsible were not affiliated with their movement. THINK YOUR STATE IS EXPENSIVE? NEW DATA REVEALS WHERE AMERICANS FACE THE HIGHEST COST-OF-LIVING Union members and their supporters were dressed in red or green as they marched peacefully throughout the city. Marie Gobert, a single mother and social worker, came to Brussels from Namur for the march, telling the AP she "cannot make ends meet." The rising cost of schools, public transport and train tickets is what preoccupies her the most. FRANCE ROCKED BY STUDENT RIOTS AS HUNDREDS ARRESTED, VIOLENCE SPREADS NATIONWIDE "You can feel the social tension, you can feel anger starting to simmer everywhere," Gobert said. "The education system is being dismantled, and when young people want to speak out, no one listens to them." This summer, Belgium’s French Community government raised standard university tuition by roughly 43% this academic year, from €835 to €1,194, as part of a broader austerity program. In June, there were clashes between protesters and police in Brussels over dissatisfaction with the tuition hike and other issues with the French-language education system, including overcrowded classrooms and difficulty accessing study materials. This week, hundreds of students took to the streets of the eastern Belgian city of Liège. Local media reported that 107 students were arrested. The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92bab75342cf4db8e1d0f Erika Kirk says presidential library-style tribute to Charlie Kirk is 'in the works' as TPUSA expands te 2026-10-09T18:00:11.861Z Erika Kirk says presidential library-style tribute to Charlie Kirk is 'in the works' as TPUSA expands Erika Kirk says plans for a permanent memorial honoring her late husband, Charlie Kirk, are "in the works" as she oversees what the organization describes as Turning Point USA's rapid expansion on high school and college campuses nationwide. "I want to make sure that it's something where our students that are currently in chapters, one day, their children will be chapter leaders or chapter members," Kirk told Fox News' Griff Jenkins. Kirk gave the "Fox & Friends Weekend" co-host an exclusive tour of Turning Point USA's Arizona headquarters in a segment that aired Friday on "Fox & Friends," offering a behind-the-scenes look at the organization's growth and the spaces where she preserves her husband's memory. INSIDE CHARLIE KIRK’S EFFORT TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF CONSERVATIVE VOICES Kirk also discussed plans for a memorial beyond the existing tributes. When asked whether she could envision building a presidential library-style tribute to her husband, Kirk said the organization was already considering the idea. "It's on our list, and it's something that we have in the works," she said. The proposed tribute would build on memorial displays already housed at Turning Point USA's headquarters, where Kirk has preserved handwritten letters and Bibles sent by supporters, along with personal items her husband left behind. Among the reminders is Charlie Kirk's office, where notes remain on his desk and his chair sits empty. CHARLIE KIRK STATUE BOUND FOR NY'S TIMES SQUARE AS SCULPTOR DEFIES THREATS AHEAD OF UNVEILING "My kids are the only ones that sit in it," Kirk said. Kirk also said her husband left behind outlines of his vision for Turning Point USA, which she said continues to guide the organization after his death. "I'm just so blessed and grateful that Charlie left with us hundreds of his journals," she said. "He wrote down a lot about the future of Turning Point and the vision of Turning Point." Turning Point USA says student involvement has increased as the organization expands its presence on high school and college campuses nationwide. "Students were everything to Charlie," Kirk said. "This was his mission ground, was to be able to touch the hearts and minds of the students, and he did that. And through our amazing team that we have, we're continuing to do that." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92baa75342cf4db8e1d06 A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart set to headline must-win WNBA playoff games Tuesday night te 2026-10-09T18:00:10.473Z A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart set to headline must-win WNBA playoff games Tuesday night With just four teams remaining in the WNBA Playoffs, we are nearing the finish line. For two of those teams, the Liberty and Aces, the end of the road could be even closer. Both of them face a 0-2 deficit in their series and now must win three straight games if they want to keep their season and championship hopes alive. The Dream and Valkyries come into tonight with a chance to close out their series, but they must do it on the road as a visiting team. Let's take a look at both games and see how we should bet on them. ATLANTA DREAM ADVANCE TO WNBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2018 WITH GAME 2 WIN It is a bit hard to believe the Dream are even in this position. They were terrible two years ago. Last year, they improved, but didn't win a playoff series. This season, they went out and traded for Angel Reese, and she rewarded them by winning the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. I genuinely like Reese, but she didn't even lead her team, let alone the league, in steals or blocks. She did lead them in turnovers and fouls, so I'm not really sure how she won the award. Either way, the team has improved overall with her on the roster and has won four straight playoff games. The New York Liberty were the preseason favorites to win the championship, but they struggled to get things going this season. They came into the playoffs as the lowest-ranked team, but they did upset the top team, the Lynx. Game 1 saw them lose by 10, and Game 2 saw them lose by three in overtime. Breanna Stewart continues to be dominant, and Sabrina Ionescu led the way in Game 1, but they need to both be on if they want to stop this Dream attack. Now that the series is shifting to New York, the team should get a bit of a boost, and I think they will win this one. The Liberty are a team of champions and won't go out without a fight. Give me the Liberty -2.5. The Golden State Valkyries looked anything but dominant in their playoff opener, but they've looked amazing since. I wrote recently about how the Valkyries needed someone to be the "go-to" player instead of the committee approach. It seems like Gabby Williams has listened to those words. She has averaged 24 points per game in the playoffs. In the two wins over the Aces, she has scored 45 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and dished out eight assists. If any team in the league knows about having a go-to player, it is the Aces. Las Vegas has the best player in the league, perhaps of all time, in A'ja Wilson. She just won her fifth MVP award and is forgoing the ceremony to focus on tonight's game. Wilson has put up 24 points in both of the games against the Valkyries, but it hasn't been enough. Wilson will be ready for this one, and her team will almost certainly play better at home. I'm going to take the Aces to cover the short -3.5 spread. I also think Wilson will score over 27.5 points tonight. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac926ff75342cf4db8e1c31 Trump says Rogers 'completely obliterated' El-Sayed in debate te 2026-10-09T17:40:15.647Z Trump says Rogers 'completely obliterated' El-Sayed in debate President Donald Trump said that Michigan GOP U.S. Senate candidate former Rep. Mike Rogers "obliterated" Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed in a Thursday night debate. "Mike Rogers, the great American Patriot and Republican Candidate for the U.S. Senate from Michigan, completely obliterated Mohammad El-Sayed in the big debate tonight. If this was a fight they would have stopped it," the president declared in a Truth Social post issued shortly after midnight on Friday. "Mohammad is a Jihadist lunatic who hates our Country, the Black People of Detroit, and wants to see the U.S. fail. Short on Stature, Patriotism, and Truth, Mohammed’s statements have been loaded up with lies and deceit. I won Michigan BIG, and know that Mike Rogers, a total winner, is the man for you!!!" Trump added. MICHIGAN SENATE DEBATE ERUPTS INTO PERSONAL ATTACKS AS ROGERS, EL-SAYED CLASH OVER ISRAEL, IRAN AND MORE El-Sayed's campaign and the White House did not immediately respond for comment to Fox News Digital.  Trump has endorsed Rogers, who previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from early 2001 until early 2015. Trump also backed Rogers in 2024, but the GOP candidate lost the 2024 Michigan U.S. Senate race to then-Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin. EL-SAYED'S SCATHING OBAMA CRITIQUE RESURFACES AHEAD OF JOINT CAMPAIGN RALLY In part of a Wednesday Truth Social post, the president wrote, "Mohammed El-Sayed is a terrible Candidate for the Dumocrats. While his opponent, Mike Rogers, is an extremely good one, Mohammed goes back to the days of the Jihad. He is a RADICAL Extremist, Terrorist Sympathizer, and no different from his best friend, America Hating Hasan Piker." UNEARTHED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS CONTRADICT EL-SAYED'S 'CAPITALIST' NARRATIVE El-Sayed, whose full name is Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed, declared in a statement on Thursday, "He knows my name is Abdul. He says it every day. But he’s not just attacking me. He's attacking all of us. He thinks so low of us. He thinks he can use my name and my faith to distract us from the suffering his policies are inflicting on us at the pump, at the grocery store, and at the doctor’s office. He thinks we don’t know any better. It's time for change." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac926fd75342cf4db8e1c16 Why Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize Win Is a Huge Blow to Israel te 2026-10-09T17:40:13.209Z Why Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize Win Is a Huge Blow to Israel Israel criticized Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize over findings from the Gaza inquiry she chaired. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac926fb75342cf4db8e1c0d Kevin Durant Delivers 'Sad' Response to Russell Westbrook's Retirement Decision te 2026-10-09T17:40:11.935Z Kevin Durant Delivers 'Sad' Response to Russell Westbrook's Retirement Decision Kevin Durant said he's "a little sad" about the retirement of his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac926fa75342cf4db8e1c04 Panthers Dodge Bullet With Latest Brad Marchand Injury Update te 2026-10-09T17:40:10.729Z Panthers Dodge Bullet With Latest Brad Marchand Injury Update Florida Panthers star Brad Marchand is only expected to be out for six weeks after suffering his scary injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac926f975342cf4db8e1bfb Latest Lamar Jackson Update is Not a Good Sign for Week 5 te 2026-10-09T17:40:09.314Z Latest Lamar Jackson Update is Not a Good Sign for Week 5 Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson wasn't spotted at practice for the third straight day as he deals with an ankle injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac926f775342cf4db8e1bf2 AI Is Boosting Productivity. But Is It Worth It? te 2026-10-09T17:40:07.955Z AI Is Boosting Productivity. But Is It Worth It? Companies are embracing AI to boost productivity, but proving those gains translate into financial returns remains difficult. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac926f675342cf4db8e1be9 Map of States Where Most People Could Lose Health Care Under Medicaid Shift te 2026-10-09T17:40:06.392Z Map of States Where Most People Could Lose Health Care Under Medicaid Shift The Medicaid changes could increase the number of uninsured Americans by 7.5 million in 2034. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac926f475342cf4db8e1be0 Bucs Rookie Jalon Daniels Makes Honest Admission After Cowboys Upset te 2026-10-09T17:40:04.871Z Bucs Rookie Jalon Daniels Makes Honest Admission After Cowboys Upset Bucs rookie QB Jalon Daniels opened up about how he sees himself at the NFL level after upsetting the Cowboys on Thursday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9249d75342cf4db8e1b58 Pima County Prop. 425 would raise spending limit by $610M te 2026-10-09T17:30:05.687Z Pima County Prop. 425 would raise spending limit by $610M Pima County voters will decide this fall whether to add $70 million to the base of the county’s spending limit, a change supporters say would not raise taxes and opponents say would be permanent. State voters created the limit in 1980. It starts with what the county spent in fiscal year 1979-80 and grows each year with population and inflation. According to the Pima County website, Proposition 425 would add $70 million to that 1979-80 base, which the county says would raise the limit by 75%. Because the base is adjusted for inflation and population growth, the effect is larger than $70 million. County documents estimate the spending limit would rise from about $817 million to about $1.43 billion in fiscal year 2027-28, an increase of about $610 million. The county says it does not need the full increase right away. To meet its needs for the next few years, it would only need a 10% to 20% increase to the base limit, but supervisors are asking for an amount they expect to last 20 years so it does not have to keep returning to voters. The county projects it would spend about $84 million above the current limit in 2027-28, paid for with about $22 million in state revenue and $62 million in existing local revenue. Without the change, the county says it could be barred from spending all the revenue it collects or have to turn to debt to pay for services. Supporters say the measure won’t raise taxes. “It simply lets the County spend the money it already collects, within its existing budget, on services residents already fund,” wrote Eric Robbins, chair of the Pima County Democratic Party, in a letter supporting the measure. Pima County Supervisor Jen Allen called it “a common-sense ballot measure” in her letter of support. "The challenges facing Pima County today are not the same as they were nearly 50 years ago, and our communities deserve the flexibility to respond to them," Allen wrote. Tucson Spotlight just won a national award for local journalism. Become a member today and help make sure Southern Arizona keeps getting the coverage it deserves. Pima County supervisors are asking voters to approve Proposition 425, which the county says would not authorize any new tax. But Kathleen Winn, chair of the Pima County Republican Party and host of the “Winn Tucson” radio show, said the county already taxes residents too much and opposes the measure. “We’re already one of the highest tax municipalities in the entire state of Arizona, and our roads aren’t any better. Our homelessness situation is not any better. Crime is not any better. We are one of the highest crime cities in the nation,” Winn told Tucson Spotlight. Winn said she hopes keeping the spending limit in place will push the county to return unspent tax money to residents. A “No” vote would not allow the county to adjust its 1979-80 base expenditure limit. Retired Picture Rocks resident Nancy Musgrave said she supports Proposition 425, adding that one of her main concerns is flooding. “I’m fortunate I live on a paved road,” Musgrave told Tucson Spotlight. “But there are many communities, residential areas out here, that are on dirt roads, and they’re a mess.” Southern Arizona’s fast, hard-to-predict storms can wash large amounts of sand, dirt and flood debris onto local streets and collector roads, leaving areas hazardous or even impassable. Musgrave said one resident told a county meeting that the post office would no longer deliver mail to her house because the road was “impassable.” If there’s a way to increase the county’s spending limit so it can put money toward maintaining county roads, it has to pursue it, Musgrave said. Another opponent, Jay Tolkoff, a former Republican candidate for Tucson City Council, told Tucson Spotlight he’s deeply concerned about the adjustment. A chart shows how much of its expenditure limit each Arizona county spent from fiscal year 2001 through 2023. Pima County has spent at or near its limit nearly every year, as has Maricopa. Courtesy of the County Supervisors Association of Arizona. Tolkoff, who is funding campaign signs urging voters to vote no on Proposition 425, said the adjustment is larger than the county has characterized and leaves no room to revisit it in the future. “The county is not asking for an increase for how much they can spend,” Tolkoff said. “They’re asking for an increase of $70 million to that 1979 dollar amount.” Tolkoff said the $70 million would be added to the base before factoring in inflation and local growth, which would make the actual increase closer to $610 million. “The other thing is that this is permanent,” Tolkoff said. “It’s not going to sunset, this is forever.” Tolkoff said he’s not opposed to all expenditure increases and would be more open to a series of smaller increases revisited every two years. The county has no issue with raising tax rates in the future, Tolkoff said, pointing to supervisors’ plan for a property tax of 3 cents per $100 to pay for affordable housing. Tolkoff suggested the limit increase would only incentivize more taxation. “You’re giving permission for people to spend money in ways you don’t approve of that haven’t even been born yet, or elected,” Tolkoff said. He suggested that without an end date, the change could end up doing more harm than good in ways no one can foresee. Tolkoff said counties like Maricopa have seen their economies grow fourfold in recent years, but Pima County has not grown enough to justify the increase. 💡 The general election is November 3. Pima County voters can register, check their registration or request a mail ballot at recorder.pima.gov. Quentin Agnello is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at qsagnello@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9224575342cf4db8e1b10 James Talarico’s Time Off the Campaign Trail Rattles Texas Senate Race te 2026-10-09T17:20:05.627Z James Talarico’s Time Off the Campaign Trail Rattles Texas Senate Race Mr. Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, has not held a campaign event in more than a week. His campaign says that he is recovering from the flu. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ffe75342cf4db8e1a9b 10 Years at Newsweek: How We Rebuilt an Icon—And What Comes Next te 2026-10-09T17:10:22.045Z 10 Years at Newsweek: How We Rebuilt an Icon—And What Comes Next This October marks ten years since I became CEO of Newsweek and eight years since becoming an owner of this iconic brand. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ffc75342cf4db8e1a92 Jets Hit With Double Injury Blow Ahead of Browns Game te 2026-10-09T17:10:20.666Z Jets Hit With Double Injury Blow Ahead of Browns Game The Jets take another hit as two key starters are ruled out against the Browns, leaving New York's struggling offense shorthanded. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ffb75342cf4db8e1a89 250ft Triumphal Arch Branded ‘Trump’s Latest Vanity Project’ in New Lawsuit te 2026-10-09T17:10:19.372Z 250ft Triumphal Arch Branded ‘Trump’s Latest Vanity Project’ in New Lawsuit The filing said the Trump administration has made it a priority to remake of D.C. “in President Trump’s image." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ffa75342cf4db8e1a80 Warren Buffett's Red Warning Siren Has Rarely Been Louder te 2026-10-09T17:10:18.076Z Warren Buffett's Red Warning Siren Has Rarely Been Louder The "Buffett Indicator" has hit record levels—a sign of dangerous overvaluation in U.S. equity markets, to some. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ff875342cf4db8e1a77 Knicks' Latest Move Raises Questions About Karl-Anthony Towns' Contract te 2026-10-09T17:10:16.638Z Knicks' Latest Move Raises Questions About Karl-Anthony Towns' Contract The Knicks' latest announcement raises questions ahead of the season, with Karl-Anthony Towns drawing added attention. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ff775342cf4db8e1a6e Sophie Cunningham Fires Back at 'Hate Piece' Suggesting Fever Should Part Ways te 2026-10-09T17:10:15.268Z Sophie Cunningham Fires Back at 'Hate Piece' Suggesting Fever Should Part Ways Sophie Cunningham fired back at a writer who suggested the Fever should part ways due to controversy surrounding the WNBA star. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ff575342cf4db8e1a65 Elise Stefanik’s Seat at Risk for GOP After Trump’s 20-Point Margin in 2024 te 2026-10-09T17:10:13.823Z Elise Stefanik’s Seat at Risk for GOP After Trump’s 20-Point Margin in 2024 Two new polls showed a close race to succeed Stefanik in a district that President Donald Trump easily won in 2024. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ff475342cf4db8e1a5c Commanders Get Major Terry McLaurin News Amid Injury Concerns te 2026-10-09T17:10:12.337Z Commanders Get Major Terry McLaurin News Amid Injury Concerns Terry McLaurin’s status took a turn Friday as Jayden Daniels prepares to return. Here’s the latest on the Commanders’ injuries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ff275342cf4db8e1a53 Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart Send Powerful Message After Knicks' Move te 2026-10-09T17:10:10.712Z Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart Send Powerful Message After Knicks' Move Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart shared heartfelt posts after the Knicks made a major announcement ahead of the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ff075342cf4db8e1a37 LumenUs helps automate tedious paperwork in times of grief te 2026-10-09T17:10:08.563Z LumenUs helps automate tedious paperwork in times of grief "The day your loved one passes away, you also get this honorary badge of a project manager for a project you had no idea about," said founder Sara Tashakorinia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91fed75342cf4db8e1a2a Arizona Wildcats fans gather in Tucson for Family Weekend te 2026-10-09T17:10:05.939Z Arizona Wildcats fans gather in Tucson for Family Weekend For some University of Arizona fans, Family Weekend is about watching the Wildcats play football, but for others it’s about coming back to campus, seeing old friends, spending time with family and continuing traditions that have lasted for decades. Families, alumni and Wildcat fans gathered at Casino Del Sol Stadium Oct. 3 for UA Family Weekend, with many celebrating before the start of the Wildcats’ game against Cincinnati. The game also marked UA’s annual Pacific Islander Heritage game, giving fans another reason to come together. For Adrienne Mackey, who graduated from the UA in 2002, Family Weekend was a chance to return to a place she still considers home. Mackey told Tucson Spotlight she wanted to be on campus for the weekend. “I wanted to visit with all the new people that go to the U of A and also congratulate the students and watch the big game,” Mackey said. Your membership pays emerging journalists to cover Southern Arizona the way it deserves. Arizona wide receiver Isaiah Mizell leaps toward the end zone as fans cheer during the Wildcats’ 34-7 win over Cincinnati on Oct. 3, the win fans said they came to see. Ryder Jerome / Tucson Spotlight. It didn’t take long for Mackey to start running into familiar faces, including old friends from her days at the UA and fellow Wildcat alums. “It means the world. Today I ran into so many old friends, so many alumni, so many huge Wildcat fans,” Mackey said. For Mackey, the years between her graduation and her return to campus haven’t changed the feeling of being part of the Arizona community. “It’s all a big family. It doesn’t matter if you graduated in 2002 when I did or you graduated in 2022,” Mackey said. That feeling isn’t limited to alumni. While she didn’t attend the UA, Marnia Ruiz has been supporting the UA for at least 20 years. For her family, attending games has become a tradition that includes multiple generations. “We live in Arizona so we come every year,” Ruiz said. “My kids went to U of A and we just love spending time together out here.” For Ruiz, the football game was only part of what made the weekend meaningful. Her favorite part was spending time with her family. Cincinnati players react after a tackle during the Bearcats’ first trip to Tucson, where they fell to Arizona 34-7 on Oct. 3. Ryder Jerome / Tucson Spotlight. Ruiz said supporting Arizona athletics has become something she and her family look forward to year after year. “It’s everything we live to come to Arizona games and support them,” Ruiz said. “We just have a lot of pride so it’s a good time. It’s like a tradition for us.” Lauren Flores attended the celebration for similar reasons, accompanying her mother. But Flores said one thing stood out to her. “The community showing up for the Wildcats,” Flores said. Flores said being surrounded by family and friends is something she values beyond the game or the price of a ticket. “It’s priceless,” Flores said. “It’s my most favorite thing in my life.” All three fans shared one other trait: They wanted to see Arizona win. Ruiz wasn’t shy about her expectations. “We want the win. We like to win. We’re competitive,” Ruiz said. Arizona wide receiver R.J. Mosley battles a Cincinnati defender for a pass during the Wildcats’ 34-7 win on Oct. 3, the finish to a Family Weekend that drew alumni, families and fans to Casino Del Sol Stadium. Ryder Jerome / Tucson Spotlight. Flores was just as confident in the hours before the game, saying she was sure of one thing. “The Wildcats getting the ‘W,’” Flores said. Mackey was looking forward to the same result but also to another part of the game-day experience. “The camaraderie,” Mackey said. On the field, Arizona entered Saturday’s game against Cincinnati with a 3-1 record, while the Bearcats arrived undefeated at 4-0. It was Cincinnati’s first trip to Tucson, and the matchup came less than a year after Arizona defeated the Bearcats 30-24 in Cincinnati. In the end, the Wildcats beat Cincinnati 34-7, giving fans the win they had predicted. But before the lights came on and the game began, Family Weekend had already given many attendees a reason to celebrate. It gave Mackey a reason to return to campus more than two decades after graduation. For Ruiz, it meant continuing a family tradition with her children and grandchildren. And Flores was surrounded by family and a community supporting the Wildcats. Different reasons brought them to campus, but the feeling was similar: They came back because they are part of the Wildcat family. And for a weekend built around bringing families together, that might be the most important part of the tradition. Arizona wide receiver Tré Spivey looks downfield during the Wildcats’ 34-7 win over Cincinnati on UA Family Weekend, with fans filling the stands at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Ryder Jerome / Tucson Spotlight. Kyleigh Pandhi is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist based in Tucson. Contact her at kyleighpandhi@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91d9775342cf4db8e19cf Amazon and others are done keeping data center deals secret. Is it enough to build trust? te 2026-10-09T17:00:07.115Z Amazon and others are done keeping data center deals secret. Is it enough to build trust? Amazon says it will stop using NDAs when negotiating data center deals with local governments, following a similar move from Microsoft earlier this year. Secrecy has fueled community backlash against AI infrastructure, with opposition leading to hundreds of proposed and enacted moratoriums from New Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91b4575342cf4db8e198a Popular San Diego chef unmasked as fugitive wanted in Iowa woman's kidnapping, shooting: US Marshals te 2026-10-09T16:50:13.078Z Popular San Diego chef unmasked as fugitive wanted in Iowa woman's kidnapping, shooting: US Marshals A fugitive wanted for nearly 14 years in the alleged kidnapping and shooting of an Iowa woman was arrested in San Diego after authorities said he reinvented himself as a popular chef under a fake name, even appearing in local news segments while hiding from law enforcement. Brian Anthony Williams, 50, was arrested Tuesday at Miss B's Coconut Club in Mission Beach, California, where he had been working under the name "Troy Williams," the U.S. Marshals Service said. Williams had been wanted since 2012, when he and several others allegedly kidnapped, assaulted and shot a woman before abandoning her in a field in northwest Davenport, Iowa. 'AMERICA'S MOST WANTED' FUGITIVE CAPTURED ON SAILBOAT OFF NJ COAST AFTER 20 YEARS ON THE RUN He was charged with first-degree kidnapping, assault causing serious injury, conspiracy to commit a felony and first-degree arson. Federal authorities later charged him with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. FOX 5 in San Diego reported that Williams had worked at the restaurant for more than eight years, where coworkers considered him part of the family. Eddie Jurado, the restaurant's general manager and Williams' former roommate, told the station that employees were stunned to learn the man they knew as Troy was wanted in connection with a violent crime nearly 2,000 miles away. Williams also appeared in local media interviews, including a February profile published by the Times of San Diego that described his rise from line cook to head chef at Miss B's Coconut Club. In that interview, Williams discussed growing up in New York, overcoming adversity and the importance of treating others with kindness. EXCLUSIVE: FBI EXTRADITIONS SOAR AS PATEL RAMPS UP FOREIGN OUTREACH, VOWS 'NO SANCTUARY' "Togetherness is how we get better," he told the outlet. "Kindness does win." But those public appearances may have ultimately helped investigators track him down. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The station reported that a U.S. Marshals spokesperson said someone recognized Williams from a media interview and alerted authorities, leading investigators to the restaurant. MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING PARTNER ARRESTED IN MEXICO NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER FLEEING WITH THEIR TWO CHILDREN Federal agents developed information in September that Williams was living in San Diego under an assumed identity, ultimately tracking him to a business in the 3700 block of Mission Boulevard, where he was arrested without incident Tuesday. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "This arrest is a perfect example of those who think they have bested law enforcement and evaded arrest," U.S. Marshal Ted Kamatchus said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Williams remains in federal custody pending extradition to Iowa, where he faces prosecution in connection with the 2012 attack. SEND US A TIP Fox News Digital reached out to the U.S. Marshals Service and management at Miss B's Coconut Club for comment. GOT A TIP? Jurado said Williams' arrest left employees struggling to reconcile the allegations with the man they had known for years. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "Like, who is he? He was a good guy here, loved by everybody," Jurado told FOX 5. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The restaurant manager also expressed compassion for the woman allegedly attacked in Iowa nearly 14 years ago. "It’s a mixed emotion," Jurado said. "One minute I'm mad that he lied to us. Next minute, he was good to us … It's actually kind of scary." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91b4375342cf4db8e1981 Trump sets up committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations te 2026-10-09T16:50:11.894Z Trump sets up committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations President Donald Trump has set up a committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations she made false statements on mortgage documents, the same accusations Trump has cited for over a year in a bid to remove her from office. Trump attempted to remove Cook in August 2025, triggering a lengthy legal battle that culminated in the Supreme Court blocking her firing in June 2026. In a 5-4 ruling, the court ruled she had not been given adequate time to respond to the allegations against her. This newly-formed committee appears to be the process the White House has settled on to give Cook a chance to advocate for herself, as she will be allowed to submit a written statement ahead of her first scheduled hearing on Nov. 5, 2026. WHO IS LISA COOK? THE CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR AT THE HEART OF THE SUPREME COURT’S TRUMP-FED SHOWDOWN Her statement must be received by the committee at least three days ahead of the hearing, which will unfold at the White House and will last no more than four hours, according to a notice dated Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, but released on Friday by the Trump administration. At the hearing itself, Cook will be able to "present argument, written evidence, and written witness statements regarding the evidence and allegations," the White House said. In turn, lawyers with the Department of Justice will question her. The hearing will be closed to the public but will be transcribed. EXPLAINED: HOW LISA COOK’S THREE HOME LOANS BECAME CENTRAL TO TRUMP’S FIGHT OVER HER FEDERAL RESERVE SEAT Three White House staffers, including National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett, will serve as members of the committee. Hassett was one of Trump's top picks to replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair before he ultimately settled on Kevin Warsh. The White House said it expects Cook to submit another written statement after the hearing, after which the committee will make a recommendation to Trump on whether there is adequate cause to remove her from her post. The White House revisited its effort to fire Cook in August, sending her a letter informing her that Trump was once again considering terminating her. This time, Cook was given 21 days to respond. Her attorneys submitted a letter to the White House on Aug. 26 denying that she had committed mortgage fraud. The White House alleged that Cook claimed homes in Atlanta and Michigan as her primary residence on separate mortgage agreements and later rented out the Atlanta property. Cook's attorney said the Atlanta designation was an inadvertent mistake, arguing that she sought financing for it as a vacation home and consistently identified Michigan as her "primary" or "permanent" residence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91b4275342cf4db8e1978 Jerry Jones slams table after Dak Prescott throws critical late interception in brutal Cowboys loss te 2026-10-09T16:50:10.759Z Jerry Jones slams table after Dak Prescott throws critical late interception in brutal Cowboys loss Watching his team lose in Primetime to a previously winless squad starting an undrafted rookie quarterback? Safe to say, Jerry Jones was not a happy camper on Thursday. After Dak Prescott’s second interception of the game as the Dallas Cowboys were trying to mount a comeback late in the fourth quarter of their shocking 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jones slammed his hand down on the table in his suite in obvious frustration. The 83-year-old owner called the upset loss "very disappointing." "I, of course, appreciated any chance we might have had there near the end," Jones told reporters after the game. "But the Buccaneers really took it to us. In my view, they did it inside. That’s where the real damage was done, we’ll see. That’s really surprising to me. That’s what it is, we missed a great opportunity here to build something, but they really all the way, probably most all the phases, they won it tonight. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "We had a chance maybe to pull it out at the end and that didn’t work for us. This is very disappointing, and I know it’s disappointing to our home crowd — it is to me." Jones wasn’t the only member of the Cowboys visibly frustrated, as star wide receiver George Pickens slammed his helmet into the turf after Prescott’s late interception. The Cowboys were down 24-10 with about eight and a half minutes left in the game when they rattled off a 10-play, 99-yard drive in just over three minutes. The drive concluded with Pickens making a leaping grab in the end zone to make it 24-16. The Cowboys went for the two-point conversion but did not convert. The maligned Cowboys defense then forced the Bucs into a three-and-out on the next possession, setting up the offense with a chance to tie the game. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Prescott managed to drive the Cowboys into Buccaneers territory, getting to the 24-yard line with 1:30 left. However, the comeback attempt was thwarted when Prescott’s pass went through tight end Jake Ferguson’s hands and off his helmet high into the Texas air. Buccaneers linebacker Alex Anzalone fell under the ball and snared it before it hit the AT&T Stadium turf. The Cowboys still had all three timeouts, affording them an opportunity to get the ball back one last time, but Bucs running back Bucky Irving scampered for the game-sealing first down two plays later. Irving’s run capped an impressive performance, as he ran for 165 yards on 21 carries and a touchdown while also catching two passes for 10 yards and a touchdown. His performance was essential for a team that started Jalon Daniels, an undrafted rookie making his second career start. The Cowboys fell to 2-3 with the loss, and Jones wasn’t expecting his squad to be in this position. "This isn’t fold the tents here. We are 2-3. We didn’t expect to be 2-3," Jones said. "We didn’t expect this. ... We didn’t expect this Tampa team to come in here 0-4, either." The Cowboys’ next game will also come in Primetime, as they will look to bounce back when they play the Green Bay Packers next Sunday night. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91b3f75342cf4db8e1959 We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we? te 2026-10-09T16:50:07.925Z We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we? "When we are drawn into even the most primitive exchanges with a relational artifact, we believe it cares for us," Dr. Sherry Turkle writes. "And we are wired to care for it in return." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91b3e75342cf4db8e1950 Danu Robotics’ fight to build a better recycling robot te 2026-10-09T16:50:06.515Z Danu Robotics’ fight to build a better recycling robot For six years, Danu founder Amy Ma has been working on a better way to sort recyclable waste. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169d75342cf4db8e1474 Louisville Cardinals look to fix their closing problem against Florida State Seminoles tonight te 2026-10-09T16:30:21.966Z Louisville Cardinals look to fix their closing problem against Florida State Seminoles tonight College Football takes center stage tonight as a bit of an appetizer before the main course of games we get tomorrow. I love that College Football has expanded to more than just Saturday nights. I believe it was this week that started a stretch of something like 90 days straight of football on television, either professional or college-level. The game tonight that I have circled is between Florida State and Louisville in an ACC matchup. Florida State is 3-2 for the season and just 1-1 in ACC play. It hasn't been an easy stretch for the Seminoles over the past couple of seasons. If you recall, they went 13-0 in 2023, but were taken out of consideration for the National Championship mostly because they lost two quarterbacks. Most of the major players sat out of the Orange Bowl (mostly out of protest), and the team was blown out 63-3. The past two seasons have been tough. They went 2-10 in 2024 and 5-7 in 2025. It really hasn't been an easy start to this season, but they've won the games they were supposed to, and they've been competitive in their losses. Week 1, they beat New Mexico State with a 34-17 win. Weeks 2 and 3 saw them face ranked opponents. They faced #19 SMU in Week 2, losing 27-24 at home. The following week they had to face Alabama, and it was a good game, but not great for Florida State. They lost 50-36. The past two weeks have been pretty solid for the Seminoles. They won 34-7 over Central Arkansas and 38-7 over Virginia. Quarterback Ashton Daniels has been decent for them, but he does need to protect the ball a bit more. He has six touchdowns and six interceptions. MANY ARE MAKING THE ARGUMENT THAT JORDAN TRAVIS WAS THE GREATEST COLLEGE QB OF ALL TIME, AND THEY AREN'T WRONG The Louisville Cardinals come into tonight's matchup with a 2-3 record and a 1-2 ACC record. Louisville has been good at beating some strong teams in the past. Last season, the Cardinals took down Miami in a surprising victory. The story this year for Louisville has been its inability to close out close games. In Week 1, the Cardinals lost by three to Ole Miss, one of the better teams in the country. They ran off two wins, one over Villanova and one over SMU the next two weeks. The SMU win was impressive, with them winning 41-31. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! In the past two weeks, the Cardinals lost to Wake Forest and NC State. Both of those losses were also by three points each. Three losses, nine points total. Can the team figure out the way to close out a game? Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz has been one of the bright spots for the team. For the season, he has racked up 1,394 passing yards with nine touchdowns and just one interception. He does scramble a bit as well, but it isn't really for a ton of yardage. He does have six rushing touchdowns, though. Tonight is going to be a solid battle between two ACC teams that are most likely looking at nothing more than a solid Bowl Game appearance this year. For Louisville, this season could be a bit different with a few plays going its way. For Florida State, this game would represent another step forward from its rough past few years. Louisville should be favored and is the better team. I like the Cardinals at -3 for the game. I also think the offenses should be in full force and like the over. I'll play them both. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169b75342cf4db8e1468 Kansas Senate Race Is a Surprising New Midterm Fight te 2026-10-09T16:30:19.593Z Kansas Senate Race Is a Surprising New Midterm Fight Republicans are suddenly racing to defend a seat in Kansas, where Democrats are trying to win a Senate race for the first time in nearly a century. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169a75342cf4db8e1454 Judge Threatens to Seize Phones of ICE Agents Involved in Midway Blitz te 2026-10-09T16:30:18.346Z Judge Threatens to Seize Phones of ICE Agents Involved in Midway Blitz ICE agents may have to hand over their phones amid concerns they used personal devices for official communications. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169975342cf4db8e144b Putin Ally Threatens To Take US Prisoners After Russian War Blogger Arrested  te 2026-10-09T16:30:17.028Z Putin Ally Threatens To Take US Prisoners After Russian War Blogger Arrested  Dmitri Medvedev responded to the detention of Mikhail Zvinchuk from the channel Rybar, which is linked to the Kremlin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169775342cf4db8e1442 Chicago Bears Super Bowl Legend Mike Ditka Dies at 86 te 2026-10-09T16:30:15.752Z Chicago Bears Super Bowl Legend Mike Ditka Dies at 86 Chicago Bears legendary tight end and head coach Mike Ditka died at the age of 86, his family announced on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169675342cf4db8e1439 Ashley Hinson's Trump Strategy Might Be Working in Iowa te 2026-10-09T16:30:14.368Z Ashley Hinson's Trump Strategy Might Be Working in Iowa Republican Senate hopeful Ashley Hinson has a two-point lead after distancing herself from President Trump on Iran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169475342cf4db8e1430 Tyrese Haliburton's 472-Day Wait Ends With Emotional Homecoming te 2026-10-09T16:30:12.993Z Tyrese Haliburton's 472-Day Wait Ends With Emotional Homecoming Tyrese Haliburton returns from a torn Achilles after 472 days, making his emotional NBA comeback at Iowa State. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169375342cf4db8e1427 Falcons RB Bijan Robinson Delivers Strong Message to 'Role Model' Derrick Henry te 2026-10-09T16:30:11.672Z Falcons RB Bijan Robinson Delivers Strong Message to 'Role Model' Derrick Henry Sunday's matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens will feature two of the league's best running backs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169275342cf4db8e141e Derrick Henry Names the NFL's Best Running Back Without Hesitation te 2026-10-09T16:30:10.391Z Derrick Henry Names the NFL's Best Running Back Without Hesitation Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry didn't hesitate when naming the league's best player at his position. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169075342cf4db8e1415 Scientists May Have Found How Aggressive Prostate Cancer Resists Treatment te 2026-10-09T16:30:08.887Z Scientists May Have Found How Aggressive Prostate Cancer Resists Treatment Scientists identified a driver of aggressive prostate cancer and a potential way to stop drug-resistant tumors forming. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9168f75342cf4db8e140c Green Card Update: Map Shows Nations Most Exposed to Trump Admin Visa Block te 2026-10-09T16:30:07.166Z Green Card Update: Map Shows Nations Most Exposed to Trump Admin Visa Block "This is a terribly pernicious system. It's gone on for too long," Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9143875342cf4db8e1354 Moms for Liberty unleashes AI watchdog on 13,000 school districts to flag controversial policies before votes te 2026-10-09T16:20:08.104Z Moms for Liberty unleashes AI watchdog on 13,000 school districts to flag controversial policies before votes Moms for Liberty is deploying artificial intelligence to monitor school board agendas across more than 13,000 school districts nationwide, giving parents advance warning about controversial policies before local officials vote on them, Fox News Digital has learned. "The Biden admin targeted our parents for showing up to school board meetings, but we were just getting started," Tina Descovich, Moms for Liberty co-founder and CEO, told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Wait and see what happens when parents receive timely information about what is being discussed at their school board meetings." The new system, dubbed M4L AWARE, which stands for Agenda Watch, Alert, Response, and Engage, scans school board agendas every 12 hours for issues involving diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), gender policies, curriculum changes and Title IX, according to the parental rights organization. EXCLUSIVE: HOUSE COMMITTEE PROBES CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS OVER HIDING 'GENDER AFFIRMATION' FROM PARENTS When the system flags a high-priority item, it sends local Moms for Liberty chapters a plain-language summary and a ready-to-share alert designed to help parents organize before a school board meeting. The organization says its system is designed to give chapters a window of roughly 72 hours to mobilize parents, sign up for public comment and scrutinize proposals before board members cast their votes. "Moms for Liberty is harnessing AI to increase the oversight of school boards across the nation, empowering parents like never before," Descovich said. "For five years, we’ve asked parents to show up at school board meetings, and they have. The problem is that it’s incredibly time-consuming to sift through thousands of pages in agendas each week, and school districts count on that." Descovich said the new AI tool will allow Moms for Liberty members and other parents to quickly identify concerning policies buried deep within school board agendas, even when they are released late in the week, giving families time to respond before officials take action. UNEARTHED DOJ EMAILS EXPOSE TURMOIL OVER BIDEN-ERA MEMO URGING CRACKDOWN ON PARENTS The announcement of the tool comes on the heels of a Monday report from the Justice Department's Weaponization Working Group that the FBI opened 25 "Guardian assessments" involving parents following then-Attorney General Merrick Garland's Oct. 4, 2021, memorandum addressing threats against school officials. The report said that an FBI whistleblower disclosed that one mother was investigated following a tip that noted she was a gun owner and belonged to what was described as a "right-wing mom's group." A separate joint DOJ-Education Department release identified that organization as Moms for Liberty. AI IN EDUCATION GIVES US A CHANCE TO USE THE BEST TECH TO FIX OUR BROKEN SCHOOLS The Working Group concluded that the memo, according to the DOJ press release, "was the product of pressure exerted by the White House and wrongly weaponized the Department of Justice against parents." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9143675342cf4db8e134b Alabama football, Dodgers baseball and two NFL games: Inside one group’s incredible sports trip to the South te 2026-10-09T16:20:06.646Z Alabama football, Dodgers baseball and two NFL games: Inside one group’s incredible sports trip to the South Six friends from Los Angeles who share a passion for the Dodgers set out for what they had planned would be a multi-day trip to catch some SEC football, with a few NFL games along the way, What they weren’t expecting when they bought tickets to the game this weekend months ago was to find themselves in the middle of one of the wildest weekends in college football, thanks to a last minute decision that took the to the NLDS on their way to the University of Alabama. While they might not have a name, this group of friends decided to make a few different memories on their trip to the south, which was only supposed to entail a college football game before heading back to Los Angeles for Monday Night Football. Once they found out their beloved Dodgers would be playing in the same city they were flying into, plans changed very quickly. ALABAMA PROVIDES UPDATE FOR SHOWDOWN AGAINST GEORGIA, AS SCHOOL, SEC AND TRUMP PLAN FOR HURRICANE ISAIAS As I stepped out of vehicle near the Alabama 'Walk of Champions' that leads you right into Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, I just so happened to notice a group of guys wearing Dodgers gear getting out of the fan behind me. My instinct, once they started taking pictures in front of the stadium, was to inquire about what they might be doing around Tuscaloosa wearing LA gear as they looked at the home of Alabama football in amazement. Boy, was I glad a decision was made to ask about their perceived stop. Gil, Falo, Joe, Mike, Rudy and Bernie had a story about what brought them to Tuscaloosa, and I was in for a welcomed surprise. This wasn’t the first time the group had attended a college football game together, having made their way to Notre Dame last year for the USC matchup. Then, the group followed it up by driving to Detroit for a Lions game, putting a bow on their 2025 trip and the College Football-NFL crossover weekend. But this year, the squad had something else in mind. "We decided, let's go to an awesome college game, cause we live where USC, UCLA and Oregon play," another member of the group explained. "But we wanna go to the SEC, Big Ten or something...This year we decided to do an Alabama game. We looked at this game three months ago and said 'let's do Alabama/Georgia, maybe they'll be top-ten teams. "So, when we were getting ready to come in, we're all Dodger fans. The Dodgers are playing against Atlanta, in Atlanta, on the day we arrive. So, we flew into Atlanta, got our rental car, went to the game last night, then we drove here last night and we have a VRBO here. We're gonna stay until Sunday morning.." But, the craziness of this sports whirlwind of a trip does not end in Tuscaloosa. "We're gonna drive back to Atlanta, because we're leaving out of Atlanta on Monday, and go to the Sunday night football game between the Falcons and Baltimore." FOUR DAYS IN OXFORD: INSIDE THE CHAOTIC RETURN OF LANE KIFFIN TO OLE MISS, THAT TURNED INTO PURE CINEMA I've heard of folks attending a college football game on Saturday, then making it to an NFL matchup on Sunday, but this entire bonanza just feels like a once in a lifetime opportunity to make memories with a core group of friends. What started out as a trip to Tuscaloosa, turned into a wild escapade that saw them preparing to attend four games in six days. "It was a pre-planned event, this trip down to Alabama," Gill told OutKick on Thursday. "Falo put it all together, and just by chance we just happened to be flying into Atlanta, coinciding with the day the Dodgers would be playing the Braves. "So, we jumped on tickets (to NLDS) yesterday before boarding our plane, knowing we'd make it to the stadium in time." THE ULTIMATE COLLEGE FOOTBALL TAILGATE PLAYLIST WITH 10 SONGS TO GET FIRED UP FOR THE SEASON They even decided to include Mookie Betts into their trip, thanks to a little AI. Why was Georgia versus Alabama the choice for this group of friends? Well, it also came down to wanting to experience an SEC football game. "We just like big games, that's all we're looking for," Falo mentioned about the trip. "We're all retired, and we wanted to experience them. We have the time to do it, the SEC and we just so happened to get lucky. "We're playing golf, playing pickleball today (Thursday). Saturday we'll go to the Alabama-Georgia game, then Sunday morning the Falcons game, then Monday we're flying back to Los Angeles and we're gonna go straight over to SoFi Stadium to watch the Rams play the Bills." It was at this point in the conversation where my brain was trying to process exactly what I was hearing. The type of retirement that many people would be envious of, these group of friends were experiencing in real-time. A rental house on Lake Tuscaloosa awaited them for the weekend, while they roam the Quad after Hurricane Isaias passes through the area, with only good times in front of them. "I guess we're Alabama fans now, Roll Tide," another friend mentioned. "I'm a USC diehard, not the one in Columbia (South Carolina Gamecocks). I want to go to every SEC game in the South, that's kind of my goal." If there was one way to enjoy the retired life, this group seems to have it figured out with their new tradition, which ultimately just brings them together. This time, it just so happens that Mother Nature is also a part of the chaos, as Hurricane Isaias churned in the Gulf. What were they looking forward to the most over the next few days as we inch toward kickoff between Alabama and Georgia? "The crowd, the atmosphere, that's why we're here," the group started answering aloud. As for the one thing they need to learn before kickoff, the words to "Dixieland Delight" will be figured out before kickoff, or at least by the time this group heads back home to Los Angeles. "We know the cuss words." God bless, college football. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9120475342cf4db8e1301 Data center costs divide Corporation Commission candidates te 2026-10-09T16:10:44.720Z Data center costs divide Corporation Commission candidates Key Points A consumer advocate alleges APS’ residential customers paid $587 million for data center growth APS and the Corporation Commission say the advocate’s claims are misleading Democrats running for two Corporation Commission seats want an independent investigation Concerns about who will bear the financial burden of data centers are rising, but Corporation Commission candidates are split over whether Arizona ratepayers are footing the bill for large load user growth.  A consumer advocate, Abhay Padgaonkar, analyzed Arizona Public Service’s financial records and alleges residential and commercial utility customers paid $587 million between 2023 and 2025 for costs associated with data center growth. The analysis was first reported by 12 News. APS characterized its findings as “misleading claims” in a social media post Tuesday. Meanwhile, candidates running for two open seats on the Corporation Commission are divided on whether the utility regulator should launch an independent review of whether data centers are truly shouldering the costs required to serve their electricity needs.  Democrats Clara Pratte and Jonathon Hill, who hope to disrupt the Commission’s all-Republican majority, rallied with small business owners and residential ratepayers Wednesday to call for an investigation into Padgaonkar’s findings.  “If you elect us in November, as soon as we take office, we will actually do the job of the Commission and immediately require APS to open their books and immediately require all the utilities to show us where our money is going,” Hill said.  But incumbent Commissioner Kevin Thompson, who is hoping to be reelected, defended APS in a social media post Tuesday. “Our utilities are listening to the @CorpCommAZ,” Thompson wrote. “Growth pays for growth, and that has been our stance since day one!” A spokeswoman for the Commission said she could not make any commissioners available for an interview regarding Padgaonkar’s analysis, but said the Commission disagrees with its findings. In a statement, the Commission’s Executive Director, Doug Clark, suggested Padgaonkar chose not to participate in APS’ ongoing rate case to build an evidentiary record on data center cost shifts. “The Commission is unable to comment on the evidence in APS’ current rate case as it is still ongoing,” Clark said. “However, historical data on the record in prior rate cases has shown that commercial/industrial customers have been subsidizing the costs for residential customers.” In a statement, an APS spokesperson said Padgaonkar’s analysis oversimplifies a complicated cost-recovery mechanism.  “[The study] ignores the many factors that drove higher fuel and power costs between 2022 and 2025,” APS said. “As a result, the analysis reaches conclusions that are inaccurate, misleading, and frankly harmful to APS customers.” The company committed to allocate over 4,000 megawatts of electricity to data center customers in the future and is no longer adding new projects to its data center queue. APS is also seeking a 45% rate increase for large load customers in its ongoing rate case.  APS has not publicly disclosed the number of data centers it powers, but told the Commission in April that it will deliver 13.1 gigawatts of electricity to those customers this year. Salt River Project currently serves 59 large load users, while Tucson Electric Power is expecting its first data center customer to come online in the next few years.  Pratte and Hill argued that the Commission needs to take a deeper dive into APS’ claims, rather than taking their commitments at face value. Both warned that customers could be on the hook for the data centers’ infrastructure and power needs. “There are several instances where you have these large load users [who] are the only customer on the [transmission] line, but it could be that the utility is saying, ‘Well eventually there may be other users, so we should spread out this cost,’” Pratte said. “Those types of system upgrades should be looked at in concert with the rate increases because I believe that’s where a lot of the fuzzy math is coming into play.” Hill said he is concerned that utility companies are purchasing power from other energy providers to serve data centers, but attributing the cost of that power to all customers.  “I would really want to look at … what time of day they’re purchasing this excess power, who they’re buying it from, what rate they’re getting, because that can drive a lot of the costs that we’re potentially seeing,” Hill said. The post Data center costs divide Corporation Commission candidates first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9120275342cf4db8e12db Radical anti-Trump language riddles California voter guide on high-stakes ballot measure te 2026-10-09T16:10:42.906Z Radical anti-Trump language riddles California voter guide on high-stakes ballot measure A California ballot measure on voter identification provides voters with guidance replete with far-left jargon, including a dig at "MAGA billionaires," that has turned heads online. Proposition 39 is a citizen-led effort, organized by a group called Californians for Voter ID, that submitted 1.3 million signatures in favor of the ballot initiative in March — far outpacing the required nearly 875,000 signatures in order for it to be adopted as a ballot measure. Californians are slated to vote on the voter ID initiative in November. If approved, it would require a government-issued identification card or number to vote in person or by mail. It would also require election official to verify U.S. citizenship. But the language explaining the proposition from those who oppose the measure in the California voters guide has been flagged online for its highly political nature. SEN MARK WARNER CALLED OUT IN ABC INTERVIEW FOR INACCURATE VOTER ID CLAIMS Groups that support the initiative are allowed to argue in favor of it on the ballot, while groups opposed are allowed to do the same on the ballot. "No on Prop. 39," begins the arguments section on the ballot initiative. "This would advance Trump’s voter suppression agenda by adding costly, unnecessary barriers that could block eligible California voters, expose personal information to identity theft, and waste hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars." "Don’t let MAGA billionaires decide which voters count. Vote No," it concludes. Opponents of the measure are listed as the ACLU California Action, Common Cause and the League of Women Voters of California. INSIDE HOUSE REPUBLICANS' PLAN TO END RUN DEM OPPOSITION AND PASS TRUMP-BACKED VOTER ID The summary section of the ballot measure in the guide states the expected financial impact should the measure take effect. "Costs of between tens of millions of dollars and low hundreds of millions of dollars each year to implement new voting requirements," it says. A third section titled "What Your Vote Means" also features language describing the ramifications of voting "yes" or "no" on the initiative. "A YES vote on this measure means: Voters would be required to present additional identifying information to elections officials each time they vote," it says. The voter guide explains that a "no" vote means "[a] voter’s identity would continue to be established with the voter’s signature." Groups advocating in favor of the measure include the Transparency Foundation, Latino American Political Assn, and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. "Yes on Prop. 39 gives California a BIPARTISAN solution for VOTER ID," their argument section says. "Supported by a solid majority of Democratic, Independent and Republican voters. Increases trust and confidence in our elections." WATCH: BLACK BISHOP CALLS VOTER ID ARGUMENT 'DEEPLY INSULTING' AFTER EXPLOSIVE NONCITIZEN REGISTRATION REPORT A Pew Research study released in 2025 shows that 83% of Americans back voter ID. "It is so dark that this is the level of discourse in the OFFICIAL California voters guide," said X user Daniel Keller, who first posted a screenshot of the ballot language. Others agreed with that sentiment, like a user named David Masten, who said: "Democracy is a farce in California." "Good God," user Brad Pierce put it simply. Early voting is already underway in California, as Election Day on Nov. 3 rapidly approaches. If Proposition 39 is approved, the measure would require voters to present a government-issued ID when voting in person, while mail-in voters would be required to provide the last four digits of a government-issued ID number that matches the one they designated during voter registration. It would also require election officials to use government data to verify U.S. citizenship and publish annual reports showing the percentage of registrations verified for citizenship in each county of the state. The California State Auditor would also be required to conduct regular audits of compliance with the new voter ID and citizenship requirements. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House and California Gov. Gavin Newson's office, but did not hear back at time of publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9120175342cf4db8e12d2 Denver, Boulder ignored ICE detainers for migrants with child abuse, assault arrests, House GOP report reveals te 2026-10-09T16:10:41.781Z Denver, Boulder ignored ICE detainers for migrants with child abuse, assault arrests, House GOP report reveals FIRST ON FOX: A blue state's law enforcement officials are keeping illegal immigrants accused of violent crimes out of the reach of federal authorities, a new report claims. The House Judiciary Committee, led by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, released new findings Friday in its investigation into sanctuary jurisdictions and their impact on law enforcement across the country. The latest is a 25-page report that accuses top prosecutors in Denver and Boulder of helping illegal immigrants evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while also revealing for the first time the names and graphic charges against some of those whom House GOP investigators say are being shielded from President Donald Trump's federal crackdown. JIM JORDAN SUBPOENAS BLUE STATE DAS ACCUSED OF 'PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT' FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CRIMINALS Among them is "Fernando Barrios-Ramirez, a Venezuelan national arrested for sexual assault on a child," the report said. Another alleged criminal Denver is accused of ignoring an ICE detainer for is Juan Andres Holguin-Mendez, a Mexican national whose "criminal history also includes arrests for willful cruelty to a child, DUI, malicious mischief, possession of a controlled substance, trespassing, disturbing the peace, and evading a peace officer." Holguin-Mendez was arrested for damage to property, the report said. A Venezuelan national named Diego Cano-Diaz with multiple alleged protective order violations was "arrested for aggravated assault with a weapon, resisting arrest, and assault," the report said, but his ICE detainer was ignored in Denver as well. At least four illegal immigrants were arrested due to alleged domestic violence in Denver but also had their ICE detainers ignored, the report said. WATCH: DEM DEMANDS 'ONE CASE' WHERE SANCTUARY CITIES DIDN'T TURN OVER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS; DHS PROVIDES LIST In Boulder, "Mario Hernandez-Quiroz, a Mexican national arrested for child abuse and failure to appear," was among those whose ICE detainer was ignored. Ignoring an ICE detainer does not necessarily mean law enforcement released the accused back onto public streets. It does, however, delay potential federal deportation proceedings to ensure the accused does not stay in the U.S. DHS BOSS REVEALS OVAL OFFICE PLAN TO 'WITHHOLD FUNDING' FROM SANCTUARY CITIES AFTER AGGRESSIVE NEW YORK BUST But the report did accuse district attorneys in Denver and Boulder of helping illegal immigrants suspected of criminal acts to evade ICE, including being more lenient with their treatment in order to avoid federal immigration proceedings — in effect, accusing them of letting more undocumented criminals back onto the streets. For instance, House GOP investigators said they obtained internal documents that show the Denver Sheriff's Department provides written explanations in a suspected illegal immigrant criminal's preferred language that said they have "the right to refuse to speak to federal immigration authorities." DENVER MAN’S ESCAPE EXPOSES CHILLING TREN DE ARAGUA KIDNAPPING PLOT THAT LANDS TRIO IN PRISON The report also accused Denver officials of providing insufficient notice when they do notify ICE about suspected illegal immigrant criminals. An example highlighted in the report involved a suspected Tren de Aragua gang member, about whom ICE was given "between one and two hours' notice to take him into custody." The suspected gang member, Abraham Smith Gonzalez, was subsequently released, the report said, and "as a result, when ICE officers attempted to arrest Gonzalez outside a Denver jail in 2025, he assaulted one officer." The report also accused both Boulder and Denver prosecutors of weighing immigration consequences when pursuing charges against an individual. DOJ ACCUSES MARYLAND OF 'ACTIVE AND DELIBERATE EFFORT' TO PREVENT DEPORTATIONS OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS: LAWSUIT "In Boulder, District Attorney Dougherty prohibits information sharing with ICE," the report said. "Before President Trump even took office in January 2025, Dougherty emailed Boulder defense attorneys to remind them of his office’s pro-illegal alien policies, including his office’s consideration of collateral immigration consequences." An excerpt that the report noted is part of Boulder County District Attorney's Office guidance stating that attorneys "consider the immigration and other collateral consequences to a defendant in recommending dispositions." Both Denver and Boulder encourage suspected illegal immigrants to not cooperate with ICE unless a judicial warrant is presented, the report said. ICE ARRESTS ILLEGAL ALIEN ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING CHILDREN AFTER FAIRFAX COUNTY RELEASE: DHS Dougherty in Boulder has already been targeted by Jordan's probe, with the Ohio Republican subpoenaing Dougherty and accusing him of failing to sufficiently cooperate. He told Fox News Digital in response to the report, "This report is a political stunt to sway voters before the midterm elections. My responsibility is to do justice, enhance public safety, and fight for victims. I’m not going to be distracted by political theatre or intimidated into abandoning my responsibility to protect the community and uphold the law. I am proud of our amazing and dedicated staff. They work incredibly hard to uphold the best interests of Boulder County and Colorado. It is my privilege to work alongside the outstanding women and men in the District Attorney’s Office." Dougherty's office also accused committee Republicans of "intentionally" misrepresenting one individual's case in its report that was not mentioned in this article. "Under the Republicans’ approach, Contreras would have been released to ICE and immediately deported. That would have been a violation of state law. Also, Contreras would be free in another country with no consequences for his criminal conduct, the harm to the victim, and the risk he poses to the community," the office said. "Under Boulder County’s approach, the Sheriff complied with state law and, ultimately, Contreras was held fully accountable by the prosecutors in our office and sent to state prison for eight (8) years. When he completes that sentence, he will then face deportation." Fox News Digital reached out to the district attorney's offices in Denver and Boulder as well as the police departments in each city for a response to the GOP's accusations. The Boulder Police Department referred Fox News Digital to the county sheriff's office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911ff75342cf4db8e12c7 Ocasio-Cortez to Campaign for El-Sayed on Bus Tour in Michigan te 2026-10-09T16:10:39.265Z Ocasio-Cortez to Campaign for El-Sayed on Bus Tour in Michigan Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York endorsed Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, ahead of the primary. She also appeared with him at a fund-raiser in New York this week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911fd75342cf4db8e12be Americans' Economic Fears Surge Ahead of Midterm Elections te 2026-10-09T16:10:37.894Z Americans' Economic Fears Surge Ahead of Midterm Elections Donald Trump continues to promote his economic record, despite rising prices and growing public dissatisfaction with the economy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911fc75342cf4db8e12b5 Hurricane Isaias Raises ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria Risk for Gulf Coast te 2026-10-09T16:10:36.660Z Hurricane Isaias Raises ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria Risk for Gulf Coast Experts warned that flood water linked to hurricanes can cause serious infection for some. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911fb75342cf4db8e12ac Pete Hegseth’s Critics Fell Into an ISIS Execution Trap te 2026-10-09T16:10:35.402Z Pete Hegseth’s Critics Fell Into an ISIS Execution Trap “Even ISIS didn’t livestream executions,” wrote one of Hegseth's opponents. Is this the best argument they can make? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911fa75342cf4db8e12a3 Cowboys Get Encouraging CeeDee Lamb Injury Update After 'TNF' Loss te 2026-10-09T16:10:34.108Z Cowboys Get Encouraging CeeDee Lamb Injury Update After 'TNF' Loss Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb left Thursday's 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a quad injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911f875342cf4db8e129a Chief US Archbishop Slams Hegseth's 'Barbaric' Livestreaming of Execution te 2026-10-09T16:10:32.798Z Chief US Archbishop Slams Hegseth's 'Barbaric' Livestreaming of Execution A Pentagon official told Newsweek the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan would be livestreamed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911f775342cf4db8e1291 US Polling ‘Nostradamus’ Predicts Which Senate Seats Democrats Will Flip te 2026-10-09T16:10:31.583Z US Polling ‘Nostradamus’ Predicts Which Senate Seats Democrats Will Flip Allan Lichtman predicts Democrats will flip five Senate seats in 2026, potentially reshaping control of Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911f675342cf4db8e1288 Why Health Care Planning Must Start With Community Needs | Opinion te 2026-10-09T16:10:30.190Z Why Health Care Planning Must Start With Community Needs | Opinion Hospital closures can make care harder to reach. Better planning and coordination can help communities preserve access. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911f475342cf4db8e127f Common Condition Linked to Higher Risk of Cognitive Decline Later in Life te 2026-10-09T16:10:28.503Z Common Condition Linked to Higher Risk of Cognitive Decline Later in Life The findings build on previous studies discovering an association between adult ADHD and a higher risk of developing dementia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911f375342cf4db8e1276 Tina Peters, Seizing Ballots and ‘Civil War’ Claims Assessed te 2026-10-09T16:10:27.074Z Tina Peters, Seizing Ballots and ‘Civil War’ Claims Assessed Tina Peters, who was jailed after the 2020 presidential election, reportedly met with President Trump on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911f175342cf4db8e126d Joel Embiid Responds to Rumors LeBron James Confronted Him at 76ers Practice te 2026-10-09T16:10:25.752Z Joel Embiid Responds to Rumors LeBron James Confronted Him at 76ers Practice Joel Embiid responded to the rumor that LeBron James yelled at him for being late to a Philadelphia 76ers practice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911ef75342cf4db8e1264 LeBron James Sends Clear Message After Sixers Debut te 2026-10-09T16:10:23.764Z LeBron James Sends Clear Message After Sixers Debut LeBron James spoke after his 76ers debut about the energy in the locker room and why it’s “fun to go to work.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911ee75342cf4db8e125b Video Shows Alabama's Nick Saban Benching Jalen Hurts in National Title Game te 2026-10-09T16:10:22.297Z Video Shows Alabama's Nick Saban Benching Jalen Hurts in National Title Game Never-before-seen footage captures Nick Saban telling players of a quarterback change during the 2018 National Championship Game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911ec75342cf4db8e1252 Kyrie Irving Drops Hint on Mavs Future With Cooper Flagg Comments te 2026-10-09T16:10:20.568Z Kyrie Irving Drops Hint on Mavs Future With Cooper Flagg Comments Cooper Flagg shined Friday in Macao, and Kyrie Irving’s comments on the Mavs star are fueling talk about his future in Dallas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911eb75342cf4db8e1249 Trump Voters Are Giving Republicans a Midterm Warning, Polls Show te 2026-10-09T16:10:19.195Z Trump Voters Are Giving Republicans a Midterm Warning, Polls Show Polls show Trump’s 2024 voters are less enthusiastic about the midterms than Harris voters, raising GOP turnout concerns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911e975342cf4db8e1240 What Maine Senate Race Polls Show as Obama Gives Jackson Late Boost te 2026-10-09T16:10:17.742Z What Maine Senate Race Polls Show as Obama Gives Jackson Late Boost One expert said that the endorsement could "make an important difference" in Jackson's chances against Senator Susan Collins. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911e775342cf4db8e1237 Jerry Jones Calls Out ‘Missed Opportunity’ After Cowboys 'TNF' Loss te 2026-10-09T16:10:15.366Z Jerry Jones Calls Out ‘Missed Opportunity’ After Cowboys 'TNF' Loss Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reacted to his team's loss to the Buccaneers in "Thursday Night Football." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911e475342cf4db8e122e Former Cowboys Player Bashes 'Historically Bad' Week 5 Loss to Buccaneers te 2026-10-09T16:10:12.245Z Former Cowboys Player Bashes 'Historically Bad' Week 5 Loss to Buccaneers Former Dallas Cowboys defender Chris Canty ripped their Thursday Night Football loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911e275342cf4db8e1225 Pistons Put Jalen Duren in His Place During Contract Talks: Report te 2026-10-09T16:10:10.584Z Pistons Put Jalen Duren in His Place During Contract Talks: Report Jalen Duren wanted $287 million but signed for $200 million with the Pistons. Here’s what frustrated him most during negotiations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911e175342cf4db8e121c Americans Are Rushing To Claim Luxembourg Citizenship te 2026-10-09T16:10:09.120Z Americans Are Rushing To Claim Luxembourg Citizenship Applications from Americans trying to obtain Luxembourgish citizenship have skyrocketed since January 2024, data shows. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911df75342cf4db8e1213 Eagles Linked to Browns Pro Bowl WR After Brutal Rams Loss te 2026-10-09T16:10:07.459Z Eagles Linked to Browns Pro Bowl WR After Brutal Rams Loss The Philadelphia Eagles are being linked to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy as they struggle this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911dd75342cf4db8e11f7 Tesla renames ‘Full Self-Driving’ to ‘Tesla Assisted Driving’ in Europe te 2026-10-09T16:10:05.844Z Tesla renames ‘Full Self-Driving’ to ‘Tesla Assisted Driving’ in Europe The name change is enough for Germany's transport minister to start advocating for Europe-wide adoption of the driver assistance software. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac90f8b75342cf4db8e1170 The internet outrage over Josh Pate's power rating system proves people haven't been paying attention te 2026-10-09T16:00:11.450Z The internet outrage over Josh Pate's power rating system proves people haven't been paying attention We are waist deep in the college football season, which means the natives (read: fans) are starting to get a little antsy. Week six is now upon us, and with that, several data points are now available for prognosticators and experts alike to draw from and anger fans with in the process. One man who always has a lot to say is Josh Pate, the college football commentator who started from humble beginnings and is now one of the foremost voices in the sport. JOSH PATE DISCUSSES NEW ESPN SHOW, FOUR FACES OF ESPN, PAT MCAFEE AND FUTURE OF MEDIA COMPANY WITH OUTKICK Pate landed himself in some hot water these past few days for releasing his "JP Poll," a power rating system that goes out every week. A lot of people had an absolute fit that Pate rated Florida ahead of Missouri when the Tigers just beat the Gators' brains in less than seven days earlier. How could that possibly be? Well, if you understood what the JP Poll was, it would make a lot more sense. As Pate explains - seemingly every week - the JP Poll power rates teams based on whether or not they would be favored over another team on a neutral field according to oddsmakers in Vegas. It's a flawed system, sure, but it explains Pate's logic in "rating" Florida ahead of Mizzou. I'm not saying I would pick Florida to beat Missouri if they played tomorrow in the Superdome or something; we all watched that game on Saturday and it got ugly. But if Vegas says that the Gators would be favored against the Tigers, I can't argue with that, I can only use my hard earned money to bet against that. And I would be stupid to do so, given the old adage that "Vegas always knows." So, what do those oddsmakers have to say about a hypothetical matchup between Florida and Missouri? Well, I'm glad you asked. Again, I'm not sure I'd bet money on the Gators winning that matchup, but I'll take Vegas' word for it. PAT MCAFEE HAS OFFICIALLY SURPASSED STEPHEN A SMITH AS THE FACE OF ESPN To add an extra layer of context to things, Pate released his weekly "Commissioner's Poll" a few days later, which is more like the AP Poll in that it ranks teams based on resume and head-to-head matchups, rather than a power rating. And wouldn't you know it, Missouri is ahead of Florida. People have been skewering Pate for his takes this season, and this JP Poll fiasco is just the latest (and loudest) "scandal" of the bunch. But for all the people getting upset about this, it only proves they haven't been paying attention to Josh Pate's football coverage until recently. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE I've been a fan of Pate's show since 2019, when he was a YouTube creator with a mere 20,000 subscribers. To paraphrase Tony Soprano, "I got in on the ground floor." That was seven years ago, and to the best of my memory, Pate has been doing the same thing for all seven of those years. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Granted, the audience has grown and sponsors have been added to the mix, but he's still the same bald guy with the white t-shirt he was all those years ago. This is what happens when you grow your audience but stay the same. You can either change and alienate your core following (think Metallica after "The Black Album") or you can keep doing what your "day one" fans love and risk newer followers getting turned off. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Credit to Pate for sticking to his guns and not switching up for anyone. He's certainly made some enemies in the past year or so, but from my viewpoint that just means he's doing something right. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac90f8a75342cf4db8e1167 ‘Pretty Little Liars’ actor pistol-whipped in Southern California robbery, shares bloody aftermath video te 2026-10-09T16:00:10.220Z ‘Pretty Little Liars’ actor pistol-whipped in Southern California robbery, shares bloody aftermath video "Pretty Little Liars" star Keegan Allen was left bloodied after two armed men robbed him at gunpoint and knifepoint in West Hollywood, according to authorities. Deputies responded to a robbery call at approximately 9:05pm Thursday, Oct. 8, in the 8400 block of Santa Monica Boulevard, where they spoke with Allen, who reported being confronted by two men dressed in black, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office told Fox News Digital. "One suspect pointed a silver handgun at the victim while the other pointed a knife and demanded the victim’s watch and bracelet," the sheriff’s office said in a statement. ACTRESS LUCY HALE RECALLS BEING 'AT THE DEPTHS OF HELL' BEFORE GETTING SOBER Allen was then struck in the face with the handgun, the sheriff's office said. The suspects took his watch and escaped in a vehicle, according to authorities. "The victim sustained a laceration to his forehead," the statement added. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded and evaluated Allen at the scene. He was not taken to a hospital, according to authorities. COMEDIAN DAVE CHAPPELLE ATTACKED ON STAGE WHILE PERFORMING AT HOLLYWOOD BOWL IN LOS ANGELES Allen later shared a graphic video on Instagram showing blood streaming down his face and onto his clothes as he recounted the attack outside Laurel Supply, described as a luxury grocery store in West Hollywood. The actor said the masked men threatened to kill him during the robbery and suggested he was fortunate to be alive. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "West Hollywood is not safe anymore," Allen wrote in his Instagram post, describing the attack. "Robbed at gunpoint and knifepoint by two young men that threatened to KILL me over my watch and would have! God said no tonight. My life for a watch." Allen also shared surveillance video that appeared to show the masked suspects confronting him outside the store. He also criticized the use of surveillance cameras to combat crime, referencing Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Gavin Newsom in his social media post. "Will update more soon. Let’s hope all these flock cameras that (Karen Bass), (Gavin Newsom) and everyone thinks will stop crime can find these very dangerous criminals. God bless," Allen wrote. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Allen starred as Toby Cavanaugh on "Pretty Little Liars" from 2010 to 2017 before playing Liam Walker on "Walker" from 2021 to 2024. He most recently appeared on "The Rookie" in 2026. Fox News Digital has reached out to Allen, Mayor Bass and Gov. Newsom for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac90f8775342cf4db8e1141 Remember Orkut? Its founder wants to bring it back te 2026-10-09T16:00:07.113Z Remember Orkut? Its founder wants to bring it back Orkut's founder is now taking aim at algorithms and AI-generated content. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac90f8475342cf4db8e1135 Artistas de Tucson ratifican sus primeros contratos sindicales te 2026-10-09T16:00:04.710Z Artistas de Tucson ratifican sus primeros contratos sindicales Leer en inglés Los trabajadores de The Loft Cinema y de la Arizona Theatre Company ratificaron sus primeros contratos sindicales con pocos días de diferencia, mientras que los músicos de True Concord Voices and Orchestra afirman que la dirección aún no se ha sentado a negociar, meses después de haberse sindicalizado. El 28 de agosto, los trabajadores sindicalizados de The Loft Cinema votaron a favor de aprobar su primer convenio colectivo, un contrato que beneficia a unos 20 empleados, incluidos proyectistas, personal de sala y personal encargado de compras, eventos y operaciones. El acuerdo incluye aumentos salariales, condiciones para las horas extra, descansos remunerados, garantía de horas semanales, más tiempo de baja por enfermedad y vacaciones, así como la exigencia de causa justificada para el despido y las medidas disciplinarias," según un comunicado de prensa. Los trabajadores de The Loft contactaron por primera vez a la sección local 415 del sindicato en febrero pasado para solicitar representación, y anunciaron públicamente su intención de sindicalizarse en mayo de 2025 a través de una publicación en Instagram. "The Loft es una institución cultural importante, ¡y nosotros somos personas importantes! Valiosos por derecho propio, con pasiones, intereses y relaciones que nos importan, ¡y nosotros le importamos a la gente de nuestra comunidad!" decía la publicación. Un mes después, los empleados votaron por unanimidad a favor de que la sección local 415 fuera su representante en las negociaciones, en una elección supervisada por la Junta Nacional de Relaciones Laborales, formalizando así su sindicalización. Las negociaciones comenzaron poco después y concluyeron más de un año más tarde, el 19 de agosto. El Foco de Tucson es gratuito para todos los lectores gracias a las donaciones. Únase a ellos. El personal de producción de la Arizona Theatre Company ratificó su primer contrato sindical el 31 de agosto, tras más de un año de negociación colectiva. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / El Foco de Tucson. Uno de los factores que impulsó el deseo del personal de sindicalizarse es la reducción salarial experimentada a lo largo de los años. "En la década de 1960, a los proyeccionistas sindicalizados del Loft se les pagaba el equivalente a $30 por hora ajustados a la inflación sin embargo, esa misma cualificación profesional se ha visto reducida hoy en día a un puesto con un salario cercano al mínimo," afirmó Victor Bostick, empleado del Loft, en un comunicado de prensa. "Dada la expansión y el crecimiento del teatro, lo lógico es que los trabajadores perciban salarios más altos y también se beneficien de ese éxito." Un empleado, que prefirió mantener el anonimato, señaló que esta victoria simboliza la ardua labor que desempeñan los trabajadores del Loft y el respeto que, según ellos, se les ha negado durante demasiado tiempo. "Todo trabajo requiere cualificación y es esencial," declaró el empleado en el comunicado. El sindicato expresó su agradecimiento a la nueva directora ejecutiva del Loft, Elise Lopez, y a la junta directiva por su disposición a colaborar con ellos. Tres días después, el 31 de agosto, los trabajadores de la Arizona Theatre Company también aprobaron su primer convenio colectivo, un acuerdo que respalda tanto a los trabajadores temporales sindicalizados como a cerca de 20 empleados de producción a tiempo completo encargados de la iluminación, el vídeo, el audio, el vestuario y otros aspectos técnicos del teatro. El nuevo acuerdo contempla "aumentos salariales, mayor cobertura de atención médica, condiciones para las horas extra, descansos remunerados, y garantía de horas semanales y días libres," según un comunicado de prensa. Los trabajadores de la Arizona Theatre Company contactaron inicialmente con el sindicato Local 415 en enero de 2025 y votaron por unanimidad a favor de que la IATSE actuará como su representante en la negociación, durante una elección supervisada por la Junta Nacional de Relaciones Laborales en mayo de 2025. Las negociaciones comenzaron poco después y concluyeron hace unas semanas, el 13 de agosto. "Este contrato es fruto de innumerables horas de diálogo y reconoce las habilidades y la experiencia que los empleados de producción de la ATC siempre han aportado al ámbito artístico de Arizona," afirmó Allison Gammons, empleada de la ATC. Hemos forjado relaciones más sólidas y toda la empresa se beneficiará de nuestro renovado espíritu de cooperación, apoyo mutuo y celebración. Nos sentimos sumamente orgullosos de habernos organizado con la sección local 415 de la IATSE y agradecemos la oportunidad de fortalecer el sindicato junto a nuestros afiliados. Nos alegra enormemente que se haya ratificado este contrato al comenzar la 59.ª temporada de la compañía.” Un miembro de True Concord Voices and Orchestra sostiene un cartel durante una manifestación celebrada en abril a favor de los derechos sindicales de los músicos. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / El Foco de Tucson. El acuerdo es el resultado de una "negociación genuinamente cordial y productiva." "Estamos orgullosos de cómo nuestros equipos colaboraron para lograrlo," afirmaron en un comunicado el director artístico Matt August y la directora ejecutiva Ana Rose O'Halloran. "El compromiso de nuestro personal de producción con la sostenibilidad a largo plazo de la Arizona Theatre Company quedó patente en cada etapa, y nos complace avanzar juntos bajo este nuevo contrato." Sin embargo, mientras que el personal de The Loft y de la ATC ha logrado resultados positivos, las negociaciones para garantizar la protección de los músicos de True Concord Voices and Orchestra se han estancado. La sección local 33 de la Federación de Músicos de Tucson, representada por el sindicato American Federation of Musicians, instó a True Concord a iniciar negociaciones contractuales tras una proclamación oficial realizada el mes pasado por la alcaldesa de Tucson, Regina Romero, en apoyo a los músicos sindicalizados. Los miembros de True Concord Voices and Orchestra se sindicalizaron oficialmente el 8 de julio, tras la certificación de la Junta Nacional de Relaciones Laborales. El sindicato ha solicitado formalmente fechas para negociar un primer convenio colectivo con la dirección, la cual, según el sindicato, no ha respondido. El sindicato sostiene que, durante el recuento de votos sindicales en primavera, la dirección de True Concord presentó una solicitud para anular la decisión que autorizaba la elección. Dicha solicitud fue denegada, lo que dio paso a una votación sobre la representación sindical en la que el 84 % de los trabajadores votó a favor de contar con representación. "El trabajo artístico sigue siendo trabajo," declaró Alana Wiesing, presidenta de la Federación de Músicos de Tucson, en una publicación de Instagram. "Nos dedicamos a nuestro oficio y a llevar música de primer nivel al Sur de Arizona, pero la pasión no paga las facturas. Lograr un contrato sindical justo garantiza que los artistas reciban la estabilidad, el respeto y la remuneración necesarios para mantener nuestros medios de vida y nuestra comunidad". True Concord está preparada y espera alcanzar un "acuerdo justo que beneficie a todas las partes implicadas," señaló en la publicación Sarah Bromberg, violinista y miembro de True Concord Voices and Orchestra. "Simplemente necesitamos que la dirección dé el siguiente paso y se siente con nosotros a negociar," afirmó Bromberg. Topacio “Topaz” Servellon es periodiste en El Foco de Tucson. Puede contactarle en topacioserve@gmail.com.  Esta nota fue traducida por el equipo bilingüe de El Foco de Tucson. El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac90d3a75342cf4db8e10e8 Attorney for former Cornell fraternity member wants AG James off case over post supporting accuser te 2026-10-09T15:50:18.598Z Attorney for former Cornell fraternity member wants AG James off case over post supporting accuser The attorney for one of the former Cornell University Chi Phi fraternity members named in an explosive sex abuse lawsuit is raising questions about the appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James as an independent prosecutor days after he says the state's top cop publicly took sides in the case before seeing the evidence. "My issue is not political, and it is not personal," attorney Andrew Miltenberg told Fox News. "Several days before her appointment, Letitia James made some comments on X, and those comments are such that I think it's fair to look at them and say it appears that the person making those comments [is] biased." He took issue with a Sept. 28 post from James’ official X account telling Doe, "We stand with you" and for accepting the premise that Doe is a "survivor" before becoming involved in the investigation. ATTORNEY FOR ACCUSED CORNELL STUDENT CALLS ON LETITIA JAMES TO STEP ASIDE OVER PRIOR COMMENTS "What this young woman has been forced to endure is horrific and unacceptable," James wrote along with a link to a news article about the case. "I’m holding her in my heart and in my prayers. To her, and to all survivors: you’re not alone. We stand with you." Then on Oct. 1, Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed James' office as special prosecutor for a new investigation. CORNELL SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE REVIVES SCRUTINY OF A LITTLE-KNOWN NEW YORK LAW ON INTOXICATED VICTIMS Afterward, James vowed that her office would investigate "fully and fairly" in a follow-up post. "It's OK to offer compassion and be empathetic to survivors of sexual assault, or any violent crime or any crime whatsoever, for that matter," he continued. "But when that compassion is from a person who is now tasked with an independent investigation, her words, I think, are reasonably read as she's accepted a central factual premise of the allegations, and that person should not be tasked with an independent investigation." CORNELL PICKS FORMER DEPUTY US ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW SEX ASSAULT RESPONSE He said that in his view, James "has to answer" for the post and could easily fix the issue by "gracefully" stepping back. Speaking on "Fox & Friends" Thursday morning, legal analyst Mehek Cooke, called James' appointment "unprofessional" and "a violation of professional responsibility" based on the language she used on social media. DELETED EMAIL DETAILS ALLEGED TRUMP-TARGETING PUSH INSIDE LETITIA JAMES’ OFFICE: ‘FIND AND PURSUE CRIMES’ "Imagine being on the other side," she said. "Imagine having to defend yourself when you have the lead prosecutor who is saying she 'stands with' Jane Doe." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X She is calling on James to recuse herself and have federal prosecutors step in. Miltenberg is a New York attorney who specializes in Title IX and civil rights cases. He said he represents a former Chi Phi member who is still a Cornell student after serving a one-year suspension. CORNELL CAMPUS POLICE MADE DRUG ARREST AT CHI PHI FRATERNITY HOUSE HOURS BEFORE ALLEGED GANG RAPE According to Miltenberg, Doe kissed his client first and did not see her drinking alcohol or doing drugs. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "He was 50% of that consent, and she was 50% of that consent," he said. "They had a mutual sexual interaction, mutually consented to." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB CORNELL JANE DOE ALLEGEDLY DOXXED A US MARINE WITH NO TIES TO UNIVERSITY WITH WRONG ADDRESS IN FILING He did, however, call for a thorough investigation while arguing that the public has only seen a glimpse of the evidence in the case — which even before the renewed attention involved a six-month university investigation, dozens of witnesses, nearly two weeks of hearings, a 100-page decision, appeals and appellate decisions. CORNELL PRESIDENT SAYS UNIVERSITY 'MUST DO BETTER' ON HANDLING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS "These are terrible allegations, and clearly something happened," he said. "Jane Doe deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. And the allegations need to and must be treated with respect and dignity." GOT A TIP? The lawsuit names seven former Chi Phi members, as well as the fraternity and affiliated entities, Cornell University, Doe's own sorority and a local bar where she alleges she was served drinks underage. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The alleged gang rape took place overnight from Oct. 19 to 20, 2024. Doe initially reported the incident to university police on Nov. 8, 2024. The school suspended the fraternity and opened an investigation, but Tompkins County prosecutors declined to file charges based on a six-page sworn statement signed by Doe that did not include the most explosive allegations in a reported transcript of her interview with detectives. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "The statement – especially as it relates to the legal definition of 'lack of consent' – provides a different narrative and set of facts of the events of October 19, 2024 than those alleged in the lawsuit," Tompkins County District Attorney Matt Van Houten wrote in a statement posted to his website last month. Doe herself made more than 20 "hand-written notations" on the six-page document, he said. When confronted with reports that she had made more explicit allegations about the case in her interview with police, Van Houten said that changed his view of the case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac90d3775342cf4db8e10c1 A16z’s Olivia Moore on the state of consumer AI te 2026-10-09T15:50:15.753Z A16z’s Olivia Moore on the state of consumer AI Moore sees a huge opportunity in consumer AI, particularly if the industry can tap into revenue streams beyond just subscriptions and API charges. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac90ad775342cf4db8e0f7d Actor Sebastian Stan asks when did 'conservative' become 'wrong' while defending film against critics te 2026-10-09T15:40:07.263Z Actor Sebastian Stan asks when did 'conservative' become 'wrong' while defending film against critics Actor Sebastian Stan defended the "conservative" reading of his latest film, "Fjord," while promoting the movie on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" Wednesday night. "Fjord" follows a Romanian Norwegian Christian couple, played by Stan and actress Renate Reinsve, moving to a Norwegian village only to be suspected of abusing their children by what's seen as a progressive nation. The two must then fight to win back custody of their kids from a society suspicious of their traditional methods. Host Michael Kosta remarked that the film could be seen as "fairly conservative" based on its themes of a religious family pushing back against a progressive European country. Stan agreed with the description but said that deeming it "conservative" does not negate the issues covered in the film. 'PROJECT HAIL MARY' WINS RAVE REVIEWS AS ANTI-WOKE HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER "Some people might characterize the themes of this movie as fairly conservative. What's your response to that? Are people overthinking it?" Kosta asked. "I think that's a pretty fair assessment, but that should not necessarily cancel out the issues that, you know, this family is facing or that the feelings that they have and the desire that they have to, you know, raise the kids in the best way they can," Stan said. "I think there's probably always, right, on either side there needs to be an opening of the door, you know, for a sort of more of a back and forth to happen …. I mean, this is one thing. Like, when did conservative become so wrong?" The Marvel actor added that he did not grow up in a religious home like the family in his film but urged audiences to consider the perspectives of people like the characters he portrays. CHRISTIAN FAMILY TAKES FIGHT TO DC EMBASSY AFTER GOVERNMENT SEIZES DAUGHTERS OVER 'RELIGIOUS EXTREMISM' "As long as there is curiosity at least instead of immediate judgment, maybe there is something else there, but if a family is trying to stay together, we should at least give them the benefit of the doubt, and maybe they are trying to do it for the right reasons," Stan said. Stan also pushed back on critics who accused the film of promoting a "right-wing ideology" during an interview with USA Today published Thursday. "They’re not understanding the nuances," Stan told USA Today. "I find it almost laughable to label it a ‘MAGA film’ when it's essentially about an immigrant family going to a different country and being torn apart. We could change Norway for the United States, and Romania for Mexico, or any number of places where that’s happening." "In America, it’s going right to the heart of this divisive issue that we’re currently having, and the reason people are writing it off or feel it’s a propaganda piece is because we’ve normalized finger-pointing," he continued. "This judgmental, dismissive attitude that plays out online is quite dangerous and naive – but it’s unfortunately predictable in today’s time." Fox News Digital reached out to Stan's representatives for comment. 'MELANIA' FILM LEAVES PREMIERE AUDIENCE 'INSPIRED'; PRODUCER SLAMS MEDIA FOR YEARS OF UNFAIR TREATMENT The film is loosely based on a real 2015 case where Norwegian residents Ruth and Marius Bodnariu had their five children, including one infant, removed from their custody upon the suspicion of abuse as well as their religious background. The family was separated for seven months until they were finally reunited following several court cases in Norway. Though most known for his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Stan also portrayed a younger version of President Donald Trump in the 2024 film "The Apprentice." Though Stan has been critical of the president and his actions, he previously defended his choice to portray Trump despite being warned against taking the project. "There's also a valid argument to be made in terms of, 'Well, I know what happened. I know what kind of guy he is. I see him all the time,'" Stan told Entertainment Weekly in 2024. "Still, I think there is value in normalizing people that we feel strongly about. And people feel very strongly about him in two different extremes: He's either God's son or he's Lucifer incarnate, and I think we need to bring him back down to earth." In a comment to Fox News Digital, NewsBusters managing editor Curtis Houck called Stan's comments "ironic" given his work on "The Apprentice." "It's richly ironic Sebastian Stan would say this after playing a young Donald Trump in an anti-Trump film that the liberal, elitist Hollywood press loved. It must not be so fun for Sebastian now that he's made a movie that isn't as interesting to these same cinephiles," Houck said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9088275342cf4db8e0ead Legendary Bears head coach Mike Ditka dead at 86 te 2026-10-09T15:30:10.396Z Legendary Bears head coach Mike Ditka dead at 86 NFL legend Mike Ditka is dead at 86 years old. Jarret Payton, the son of legendary Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton, announced the news to X on Friday. He released a statement from the Ditka family.  "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka. While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the heart of our family," the Ditka family told Payton in a statement. "Mike will be missed beyond measure and remembered forever. With love and gratitude, The Ditka Family."   This is a breaking news story, please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9088075342cf4db8e0ea4 'Thrill killer' and desert executioner, meet the dozens of criminals Dem AG backed for parole: 'No brainer' te 2026-10-09T15:30:08.746Z 'Thrill killer' and desert executioner, meet the dozens of criminals Dem AG backed for parole: 'No brainer' Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford voted to support clemency for several convicted murderers, including men responsible for the kidnapping and execution-style killing of a teenager, the "thrill killing" of a Pizza Hut worker and the beating death of another victim with a cinder block. Ford is currently facing backlash over his clemency bid for a convicted killer who took the life of a pregnant woman while out on bail for a series of armed robbery attacks on Vegas tourists. Now, a Fox News Digital review of state pardon hearings that took place during Ford's nearly eight years as attorney general show him supporting clemency for dozens of other violent offenders, with some convicted killers receiving reduced sentences, pardons or earlier parole eligibility while others had their requests denied. Ford is running to be Nevada’s next governor, seeking to oust incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. His race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive gubernatorial elections of the cycle. Unlike governors in most states, Nevada's governor cannot unilaterally grant pardons or commute prison sentences, with those decisions instead resting with the state's Board of Pardons Commissioners, made up of the governor, attorney general and Nevada Supreme Court justices. JOE LOMBARDO CRUISES PAST SIX GOP CHALLENGERS TO SECURE NEVADA REPUBLICAN GUBERNATORIAL NOMINATION Since becoming the state’s attorney general, Ford has voted to pardon or significantly reduce the sentences of 30 people convicted of murder, Fox News Digital found. While Lombardo has joined Ford on some of these votes, the Democrat broke with the Republican in supporting mercy for some of the most brutal killers. Ford, for example, supported a convicted kidnapper and murderer eligible for parole when Lombardo voted against. Michael Cu, the convict in question, kidnapped a 16-year-old in 1996, forced him to drive out to the desert, then killed him execution-style — all to steal the rims off his car. The victim was shot seven times with a rifle, with the fatal shot being fired at nearly point-blank range into his head. "Mr. Judge I would like to tell you these people, I don't want them to be free," the deceased’s mother pleaded with the judge at Cu's sentencing in March 2000. "There's a lot of people outside, a lot of mothers outside ... I'm afraid because I have more children." Cu could eventually make it back onto the streets after the board commuted his sentence, making him eligible for parole in 2035 — though his release would still require approval from the state's parole board. Ford has made his experience as Nevada’s top law enforcement official a focal point of his gubernatorial campaign. ABBOTT SPOTLIGHTS NO-SHOW TALARICO, LAUNCHING TEXAS-SIZED CRIME CRACKDOWN "As Attorney General, Ford has worked with federal and local law enforcement to prosecute criminals and protect our communities," his campaign website reads. "He’s gone after corporate landlords who are illegally jacking up prices, taken on big drug companies, prioritized putting child predators in jail, battled fentanyl being trafficked across our borders, and fought to keep dangerous untraceable ghost guns off of our streets. He ended a decades-long rape kit back log and has prosecuted human traffickers who threaten the safety of our communities." Republicans may seize on some of Ford’s pardon votes to challenge the image he’s cultivated of a crusader for public safety. While Ford offered no substantive remarks in most of the pardon hearings, he occasionally had something to add. "I gleefully vote yes for this motion," he said, explaining his June 2022 support to make a man who killed someone in an armed robbery when he was 15 eligible for parole. Ford talked to the man, Shaquille Hazelwood, on the importance of the moment and advised him to live up to the faith the state was placing in him. He called his decision to grant parole eligibility to an individual who stabbed a 17-year-old to death a "no-brainer" in September 2025. Ford sponsored the hearing where witnesses spoke to the character of the murderer, Bobby Thomas. Ford also supported a commutation for Anthony Amati, whom police and prosecutors described as a "thrill killer," in a June 2025 decision that allowed the convicted murderer to become immediately eligible for parole. Amati was convicted of ambushing a 22-year-old Pizza Hut worker as he walked a co-worker home. The co-worker, who was at the trial, testified that Amati and his friends "cackled ... laughed like it was a big joke" and jumped around while firing multiple bullets into the victim. Deputy District Attorney Christopher Lalli argued at the time that Amati should never be eligible to walk free because his crime was a "thrill killing ... for the mere pleasure of it." Amati became immediately eligible for parole following the board's decision, although his release was not guaranteed. HOUSE DEMOCRAT BLASTED AFTER EARLY RELEASE LAW FREED INMATES LATER CHARGED WITH MURDER Ford also supported clemency for Arlander Givens, who beat his victim to death with a cinder block and was sentenced to two consecutive life terms, but the board ultimately denied his application, Fox News Digital found.  Other convicted killers Ford voted to grant clemency included a murderer involved in a carjacking, a man who stabbed a 17-year-old to death over a basketball game and another who lured his victim into his home with the promise of a drug deal before shooting him dead, Fox News Digital found. GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE VOWS TO PARDON COP CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER IN DEATH OF FLEEING SUSPECT Lombardo and Ford did vote together for leniency in some cases. For instance, the duo both voted to pardon a man found guilty of masterminding a contract killing after he was exonerated by DNA evidence. Ford’s office and his gubernatorial campaign did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9087d75342cf4db8e0e91 Trump Administration Hits International Criminal Court With Severe Sanctions te 2026-10-09T15:30:05.913Z Trump Administration Hits International Criminal Court With Severe Sanctions U.S. officials announced new punishments aimed at the court, just hours after the Nobel Peace Prize committee gave its annual honor to a former court judge. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9062775342cf4db8e0e4c An aging workforce and Trump’s immigration crackdown are depleting skilled workers te 2026-10-09T15:20:07.228Z An aging workforce and Trump’s immigration crackdown are depleting skilled workers A construction worker wields a hammer on the job at the Mill Creek Residential project in Paramus, N.J., in May 2026. The supply of skilled workers in construction and other trades is under pressure from aging, immigration enforcement and a rush to build data centers. (Photo by Tim Henderson/Stateline) A perfect storm of harsh immigration enforcement, aging journeymen and a building boom for data centers is wreaking havoc on the nation’s supply of skilled trade workers.  Automakers and construction contractors say they need more access to workers through accelerated training, steady immigration and a cultural shift to encourage young people to do the hard, dirty work of skilled trades. They’re looking for plumbers, electricians, carpenters, machinists and technicians — specializations increasingly in short supply.  Worker shortages are the top reason for construction project delays, a September survey by the Association of General Contractors of America found. Applicants are there, but half of the contractors who were surveyed said too many job candidates are unqualified and need more training.  The association cited both the demand for workers building data centers and tougher immigration enforcement as contributing causes for the shortage.   “Over 50% of craft workers are born outside the United States. We don’t know that they’re illegal but frankly DHS (the Department of Homeland Security) is not being that discriminating in whom they pick up or who feels threatened by them,” said Ken Simonson, the chief economist for the Association of General Contractors of America. One answer is for the government to allow more worker visas for construction and other trades, he said.  “We’ve been stymied for 20 years or longer trying to get construction treated similarly to agriculture, where if you can demonstrate that there isn’t enough Americans interested in a job you can bring in somebody,” Simonson said.  (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); Pay is rising for the skilled trades, but it’s hard to say how soon higher wages would attract more people. On social media, trades workers complain of long commutes to work sites, long waits through low-paid apprenticeships and a feeling they’re not valued as much as office workers. “Getting up at 4am-5am. Driving 50 plus miles to random job sites. Obviously the dirty part which is construction sites and inhaling dust and dirt all day. Seeing people in corporate jobs in nice clothes while I’m dirty going on lunch break,” wrote a 30-year-old on a Reddit social media post in July, concluding that they should have finished a college chemistry degree. Thousands agreed, including a 31-year-old tradesperson from Michigan who said top pay in their field, plumbing and HVAC, is attractive but that many make less than $70,000.  “Been in the trades since I was 16 and recently started going back to college,” the person wrote. “Everybody I know who chose a degree over an apprenticeship is starting to outpace me in life buying houses and having kids while we’re check to check and getting less healthy by the day. “ These are the concerns employers have to address if they’re going to find enough workers to build homes, cars and data centers for artificial intelligence. Ford Motor Company and the Ad Council announced a publicity campaign to bring more young people into the trades, with a video declaring “millions of skilled trade jobs are waiting for people ready to do something, with great pay, job security and work you can take pride in.”  Ford and the alliance didn’t mention immigration enforcement as an issue, but the Association of General Contractors and an unrelated survey of roofers both mentioned it as a prominent factor in reducing the supply of skilled workers.  John Burns Research and Consulting, an independent housing research company, reported that many of the roofers it surveyed earlier this year saw immigration enforcement as hurting their business.  “There are no American kids willing to install roofs in Central Texas,” said one roofing contractor in anonymous quotes published by the group.  “Tough immigration reform and not enough Americans to fill the void,” said another.  “A lot of these people have been deported. The next generation is complacent and does not want to do physical work,” said a Florida roofer.  Elizabeth LaJeunesse, vice president of building products research at John Burns, said the vehemence of responses about immigration was surprising.  “Most of these firms are pretty conservative, so this is a real phenomenon we’re picking up on, that level of concern over immigration enforcement,” LaJeunesse said. Duane Musser, vice president for government relations for the National Roofing Contractors Association, said the responses are typical of what he hears from members. Immigration as well as better trade education are critical to roofing, he said.  “Advocating for solutions to workforce shortages, including expanded career and technical education programs and bipartisan immigration reform, is a top priority,” Musser said.  The DHS told Stateline in an unattributed statement that “those who are here legally and are not breaking other laws have nothing to fear” and that “we will continue to enforce our nation’s laws and remove illegal aliens from American communities.”  In September a Trump-appointed federal judge stayed a federal practice of entering construction sites without a warrant to investigate immigration status. One construction worker of Mexican descent in Alabama complained that he had been detained three times since 2025 despite showing a state driver’s license demonstrating that he was a citizen born in Florida.  Immigrant workers make up a majority of roofers, painters and stucco masons, according to a Stateline analysis last year.   The nation will need 1.7 million new skilled trade workers every year through 2035, according to a September report by Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades, a trade group including Ford Motor Company, toolmakers and other businesses. Training programs produce just more than half the numbers needed, and only half of those who enroll in skilled training programs finish, the report found.   Nine states were identified by the alliance report as having high demand but low supply of skilled labor: Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.  Florida ranks first for demand for skilled workers, but nearly last for supply, higher only than Maine. Not enough new Florida workers are coming online as building in the state booms and current workers near retirement age. The state’s Association of General Contractors’ chapter hopes the advancements in workforce AI will drive more young adults into construction jobs since those can’t be replaced by chatbots. Quotation You can’t hide lower skills in a trade, whereas middle management and white collar jobs are protected by the vagueness of the job. – Shoua Thao, a machinist in Minnesota Other states have the opposite issue: ranking high for new workers but low in demand for them, based on recent hiring and future projections.  In the top 10 for worker supply but bottom 10 for demand: Indiana, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Wyoming.  The alliance report suggested employers themselves need to help train future workers. The companies building data centers, in particular, want those tradespeople. “America needs hundreds of thousands of electricians, welders and fiber technicians to build AI infrastructure,” said Dina Powell McCormick, president and vice chairman of Meta, in a statement, adding that the alliance is “paying for the training, removing the barriers that keep people from stepping into these careers, and guaranteeing a job at the end of it.” Shoua Thao, 40,  is straddling the line between trades and AI as a machinist in the computer-assisted manufacturing business known as CNC machining, which uses computer code to control production. The son of Hmong refugees in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, Thao is now experimenting with AI production techniques.  “Trades are the one career path that doesn’t lie,” he said. “You can’t hide lower skills in a trade, whereas middle management and white collar jobs are protected by the vagueness of the job.” Eventually trades could become a more valued career path than college, Thao said, though he has been discouraged at times by low pay and long hours that take time away from family. “I think it will be a slow process but eventually, sometime in the future, maybe my children’s future, trades will take over,” Thao said.  Stateline reporter Tim Henderson can be reached at thenderson@stateline.org. This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac903d375342cf4db8e0dc5 Talarico disappearance has Dem volunteers worrying and Trump asking, 'What is going on?' te 2026-10-09T15:10:11.207Z Talarico disappearance has Dem volunteers worrying and Trump asking, 'What is going on?' President Donald Trump and Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton are raising questions about Democratic challenger James Talarico's whereabouts after the candidate spent nearly two weeks away from the campaign trail, as new reporting reveals concerns about his absence among members of his own volunteer network. Talarico, who is challenging Paxton in Texas' closely watched Senate contest, has not appeared at an in-person campaign event since late September, citing a case of the flu. The prolonged absence has prompted attacks from Republicans, including Trump, who questioned Talarico's whereabouts during a Wednesday campaign rally in San Antonio and later on his social media platform Truth Social, calling the Texas Democrat "MISSING IN ACTION." "TalaFREAKo has been missing for 12 days! Now, after looking for him throughout all of Texas, and beyond, probably even weirder places than anyone would think possible, he put out a statement that he has the 'flu.' 12 days is a long time to rid yourself of the so-called flu bug," Trump wrote Wednesday. "What’s going on? We need a Senator that’s a proven Champion like one that has been, without question, the Greatest Attorney General in the History of Texas, and one of the Greatest in the U.S.A." PAXTON VENTS OVER LACK OF CAMPAIGN CONTROL AS DC ESTABLISHMENT HE ONCE BATTLED COMES TO HIS AID Paxton similarly questioned his opponent's absence, asking supporters at Wednesday's rally, "Where is James Talarico?" "If it's as tight as they claim it is, and he's got a lead the way they claim that he is, and you're a billionaire writing these big checks right now to Talarico, wouldn't you want an ROI, like a return on your investment?" conservative radio host Ben Ferguson questioned on "The Will Cain Show" Thursday. "Why have we not gotten transparency from his campaign? What is really going on? Why did a guy disappear after doing an interview where he didn't look like he had the flu?" Talarico's absence comes during the final stretch of Texas' closely watched Senate race, with Election Day less than a month away. The Democrat's last publicly documented in-person campaign event in Texas was Sept. 26, when he held a news conference in Carrollton addressing rising gasoline prices and the war in Iran, according to CNN. Talarico subsequently attended a private fundraiser in New York and participated virtually in a Sept. 30 business forum, where he said he had been diagnosed with the flu at a Dallas urgent care facility the previous evening. Talarico has Type 1 diabetes, which puts him at greater risk of developing serious flu complications, according to the CDC. His campaign has said Talarico expects to return to in-person campaigning this weekend ahead of a publicly scheduled CNN town hall on Oct. 14. The campaign also cited "more than 100 public events" Talarico has already done. TEXAS VOTERS HAVE PLENTY TO SAY ABOUT WHETHER LONE STAR STATE COULD TURN BLUE "I guess I've been shaking too many hands on the campaign trail, and so I want to keep everybody safe," Talarico explained, adding he did not want to risk spreading the illness to vulnerable individuals. "Ken Paxton has been ignoring Texans this entire campaign, and his priorities are clear: he doesn’t answer to the people of this state — he answers to his billionaire megadonors and special interests," campaign spokesperson JT Ennis told Fox News Digital. Meanwhile, the New York Post reported Thursday that leaked messages from a private Slack channel showed members of Talarico's volunteer network discussing his prolonged absence, with one expressing concern that he could lose momentum. "I think it’ll be fine. It’s [j]ust conservatives blasting him. I’m just worried about him losing momentum," a Talarico campaign volunteer wrote in a group chat with other volunteers, featuring nearly 4,000 people, according to The Post. "But I 100% expect him to make a comeback at the CNN [t]own hall that’s a given." "It’s a buncha people that don’t actually want him to be out touring that are causing a stink. No one’s genuinely upset," another volunteer wrote. Fox News Digital reached out to the Talarico campaign for additional information on where the candidate is recovering and when this weekend he will reappear on the campaign trail but did not receive a response by the time of publication. "I would much rather have my candidate rested and have any ailments out of the way now than down the stretch, because if they’re sick two weeks before the election, they’re still going to be on the road which means it’s only going to get worse. So let them heal up and get their strength back," veteran Texas-based Democratic strategist Ed Espinoza told Fox News Digital. "Even though Talarico’s off the trail, he’s still on the airwaves," Espinoza added, referring to the campaign’s significant ad spending in Texas. "He’s got plenty of money to get his message out." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac903d175342cf4db8e0dbc Nobel Peace Prize awarded to UN jurist who accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza te 2026-10-09T15:10:09.898Z Nobel Peace Prize awarded to UN jurist who accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, an experienced jurist who chaired a United Nations commission that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for "her efforts to promote peace and international law." In awarding this year's Peace Prize, the Nobel Committee argued strong international judicial institutions must be able to enforce the rule of law to have any hope of mediating the growing number of wars and conflicts worldwide. The committee also noted that political attacks against judges and international law itself are becoming more commonplace. Pillay has had a long, storied career — both as a lawyer and as a judge — and more recently, she has definitively weighed in on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. ISRAEL ACCUSES UN OF PLACING IT ON SAME SEXUAL VIOLENCE BLACKLIST AS HAMAS TERRORISTS, SEVERS TIES She chaired the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which was created in 2021 after a flare-up in tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. In September 2025, nearly two years after the Oct. 7 attacks, the commission concluded that Israel had committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, while also specifically accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and then-Defense Minister Yoav Gallant of inciting genocide. "It is clear that there is an intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza through acts that meet the criteria set forth in the Genocide Convention," Pillay said after the commission's report was released. At the time, Israel dismissed the findings as "distorted and false." MAMDANI DOUBLES DOWN ON ANTI-ISRAEL OCT 7 STATEMENT AFTER BACKLASH Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, president of the Israel-based Shurat HaDin Law Center, cast doubt on the Nobel Committee's decision to award Pillay the peace prize. "A peace prize should honor those who build peace, not those accused of turning Israel into a defendant in a campaign of political delegitimization," said Darshan-Leitner, whose organization has led protest campaigns in Geneva against Pillay. "What peace, exactly, has she brought? The Middle East remains engulfed in conflict, and the region is nowhere near the peace this prize supposedly celebrates." Pillay, 85, was born in South Africa's Natal province to an Tamil Indian family. Her first foray into the legal profession began in 1967, when she founded her own law firm, becoming the first non-white person to do so in her province. GAVIN NEWSOM REGRETS CALLING ISRAEL 'APARTHEID STATE,' BUT SOUNDS ALARM ON 'LEGITIMATE' CONCERN IN REGION During her 28 years as a defense attorney in South Africa, she represented anti-apartheid activists. In 1973, she won a case securing political prisoners on Robben Island, including Nelson Mandela, the right to consult with lawyers. Two decades later, Mandela became president and in 1995, he nominated her to the High Court of South Africa, becoming the first non-white woman to serve there. Her tenure was short-lived because that same year, the United Nations elected her to serve on the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, a body established to adjudicate those responsible for the Rwandan genocide. She was integral in the case against Jean-Paul Akayesu, the mayor of the Rwandan town of Taba, who was found guilty of inciting fellow Hutus to murder, rape and torture thousands of Tutsis. SEN MIKE LEE: TRUMP PROVES AMERICA CAN STAND UP TO A POWER-MAD FOREIGN COURT That ruling set a precedent that rape constituted a crime against humanity and could amount to genocide when committed with the intent to destroy a targeted group. "Rape had always been regarded as one of the spoils of war," Pillay said after the verdict. "Now it is a war crime, no longer a trophy." In 2003, she was chosen to be a judge on the International Criminal Court (ICC), an institution frequently attacked by President Donald Trump as illegitimate. After five years on the ICC, Pillay became the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights in 2008. While in that position, she condemned both Israel and Hamas for their conduct in the 2014 Gaza War, saying both sides likely violated international law. She also condemned the United States for providing funding to Israel's Iron Dome program when "no such protection has been provided to Gazans against the shelling." Pillay currently serves as an ad hoc judge on the International Court of Justice, where she is hearing a case accusing Burma of committing genocide against the Rohingya, a predominantly Muslim minority in the Southeast Asian country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac903d075342cf4db8e0db3 Ella Langley checks Red Rocks off her bucket list as viral Instagram post draws massive numbers te 2026-10-09T15:10:08.469Z Ella Langley checks Red Rocks off her bucket list as viral Instagram post draws massive numbers Ella Langley spun the internet into a frenzy on Thursday night. Langley has an iron grip on the country music world at the moment, and that grip shows absolutely no signs of loosening. She had a monster 2025. This year took things to an unprecedented level, including "Choosin' Texas" setting the record for most weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. ELLA LANGLEY'S 'CHOOSIN' TEXAS' SPENDS 18 WEEKS AT NUMBER ONE ON THE BILLBOARD HOT 100; SETS NEW RECORD Her domination on social media is also among the best in the game, and that now includes a new viral post. Langley performed Wednesday night at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. It's one of music's most recognizable venues, and Langley being there should surprise absolutely nobody. ELLA LANGLEY'S VIRAL PERFORMANCE WITH MUSCADINE BLOODLINE AT PENN STATE TAKES OVER THE INTERNET The talented "Dandelion" singer appears to have had a lot of fun. Langley took to Instagram on Wednesday night to share a photo dump from Red Rocks, and the post has more than 427,000 likes as of publication. "Checking this one off the bucket list… Thank you, Red Rocks," the talented country music singer captioned the post. You can check out the viral photos below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Langley has been on an outstanding viral run lately. Her posts are putting up massive numbers whenever she drops a photo dump. She also appeared on Miranda Lambert's new song "Snakeskin Boots," which has the vibe of an old western film about an outlaw on the run. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER The country music star also racked up nine CMA nominations, and it won't shock a single person if she goes nine for nine at the event. What do you think about Langley's career and success? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac903cc75342cf4db8e0d8d Automattic loses its interim CFO just weeks after boardroom shakeup te 2026-10-09T15:10:04.930Z Automattic loses its interim CFO just weeks after boardroom shakeup Automattic's interim chief financial officer Jeremy Klaperman has left the company less than a month after taking the role, TechCrunch has learned. Sources say his departure followed a demotion back to his previous position, marking another executive exit amid the organization's leadership turmoil. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9017c75342cf4db8e0d3b Harry Houdini returns from the grave in AI-generated Fox Nation series 100 years after his death te 2026-10-09T15:00:12.290Z Harry Houdini returns from the grave in AI-generated Fox Nation series 100 years after his death A century after his death on Halloween, legendary escape artist Harry Houdini is about to pull off his greatest trick yet — coming back from the dead. The illusionist returns in the new three-part Fox Nation series "Houdini: Back from the Dead," revived by artificial intelligence as he appears to sit down for a modern-day interview to recount the untold stories, personal struggles and death-defying feats that defined his life. "Fox Nation is breaking new creative ground by using emerging technology to bring one of history's most fascinating figures to life for a modern audience," Lauren Petterson, president of the platform, said in a press release. OZZY OSBOURNE'S LATEST REINVENTION IS AN AI-POWERED INTERACTIVE HOLOGRAM EXPERIENCE "We're proud to showcase a new form of historical storytelling that allows viewers to experience Houdini's remarkable life in his own words, while remaining rooted in extensive research and historical accuracy." Premiering on Oct. 14 ahead of the 100th anniversary of Houdini's death, the series brings the legendary illusionist and those closest to him — including his wife Bess, mother, brother and friends — back to life through AI, allowing them to recount his career, personal relationships and most daring feats. CNN, NBC, CBS INTERVIEWING VIRAL AI 'ACTRESS' TILLY NORWOOD RAISES EYEBROWS AMONG CRITICS "I've escaped handcuffs, straightjackets, prisons, even being buried alive. But eventually one thing caught me: death. Until now," the AI-generated Houdini teases. "The world called me the greatest escape artist who ever lived. Now, watch my last performance. On the 100th anniversary of my passing, I'll do the impossible. No stage, no locks, no hidden keys. Just me, returned from the grave to tell you my story." NEW YORK MAKES HISTORY WITH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND LAW REGULATING AI-POWERED COMMERCIALS To create historically accurate visuals, filmmakers drew on more than 400 historic photographs and archival footage. Actors provided the movements, mannerisms and performances of the historical figures, while AI technology transformed their appearances. Across three episodes, viewers will learn little-known facts about the magician's life, including a childhood accident in which he was shot in the hand, a staged rivalry with his brother and his near-fatal attempt to escape from the grave. The series pulls back the curtain on the man behind the magic, exploring his complicated marriage to Bess, his brief ambitions as a pioneering aviator and his crusade against fraudulent spiritualist mediums — a pursuit that eventually brought threats against his life. Produced for Fox Nation by Red Rock Films, "Houdini: Back from the Dead" will mark the platform's first full-length, multi-episode production to rely entirely on AI-generated imagery. CLICK HERE TO JOIN FOX NATION Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9017a75342cf4db8e0d32 Kohberger prosecutors say no as Idaho killer tries to boot judge who called him a 'faceless coward' te 2026-10-09T15:00:10.841Z Kohberger prosecutors say no as Idaho killer tries to boot judge who called him a 'faceless coward' Convicted University of Idaho student murderer Bryan Kohberger is trying to remove the judge who called him a "faceless coward" and said he could find nothing "good or intrinsically human" about him at sentencing — but prosecutors say those remarks don't prove bias as the former criminology student fights to undo his guilty plea. Judge Steven Hippler said Kohberger, 31, "slithered" into the victims' home before committing a crime that made him "the worst of the worst" after the killer admitted guilt last year. He also addressed the lack of a requirement that he explain himself as part of a plea deal to avoid the death penalty. "Even if I could force him to speak, which legally I cannot, how could anyone ever be assured that what he speaks is the truth?" Hippler asked during sentencing. "Do we really believe, after all of this, he is capable of speaking the truth, or of giving up something of himself to help the very people whose lives he destroyed? Rather, I suspect the so-called reason would be dished out in enticing self-serving and aggrandizing untruthful bits, leaving people wanting more information, more insight, and thus enhancing even further the power he seeks to hold." BRYAN KOHBERGER'S BID TO OUST JUDGE AND UNDO GUILTY PLEA MOVES FORWARD WITH NEW COURT DATE SET The judge was also seen wiping tears from his eyes after hearing emotional victim impact statements. Kohberger's new legal team filed a motion seeking Hippler's removal on Aug. 27, arguing he had made biased statements during the convicted killer's sentencing and had rushed the case toward trial when their client's former defense team wasn't ready. IDAHO JUDGE GRANTS BRYAN KOHBERGER TWO HEARINGS NEXT YEAR AS ADMITTED KILLER SEEKS TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA Prosecutors wrote that in order for a judge to be removed, "the motion must show that 'the judge is biased,'" italicizing for emphasis. "None of petitioner's allegations against this Court — taken alone or together — have me that 'extremely high' bar," reads a filing signed by outgoing Latah County Prosecuting Attorney Bill Thompson, who announced his retirement earlier this week, and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Keith Scholl. IDAHO PROSECUTORS ACCUSE BRYAN KOHBERGER OF 'FISHING' TO FIND BETTER ARGUMENTS FOR BID TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA Scholl had previously asked the court for the transcripts from Kohberger's change of plea and sentencing hearings, in which the former criminology Ph.D. student admitted guilt and affirmed he was entering his plea knowingly and under no duress. BRYAN KOHBERGER’S 2027 HEARING IS NOT GUARANTEED AS IDAHO SEEKS QUICK DISMISSAL The opposition filing argues that Hippler's statements about Kohberger after he'd admitted to killing four innocent students were not unusual or out of line. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "In our case, the sentencing remarks are not enough to show bias, and the required showing of perceived bias cannot be tied to this Court's capacity to fairly adjudicate any [post-conviction relief] claims alleged in this case but rather puts this Court in the best position to adjudicate them as the legislature and the Idaho Supreme Court's rules intend," prosecutors wrote. Read the prosecution filing: SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Hippler has scheduled a virtual hearing on the motion for Oct. 15. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB BRYAN KOHBERGER WAIVED HIS APPEAL RIGHTS BUT PLANS ON PURSUING POST-CONVICTION RELIEF Kohberger filed a handwritten petition in July, telling the court he had ineffective counsel, that his guilty plea was "not knowingly or voluntarily entered because it was induced by unkept promises" and that it was "not voluntarily entered because of threats asserted by [his] legal counsel." BRYAN KOHBERGER'S NEW LAWYER SAYS KEY QUESTIONS MAY SOON GET ANSWERS IN COURT The court appointed attorney Greg Rauch, of Moscow, Idaho, to take over his case. His family has also retained a private New York lawyer, Jason Goldman. GOT A TIP? BRYAN KOHBERGER CLAIMS FAMILY JOINED PLEA TALKS AS HE SEEKS TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA: COURT DOCS Hippler gave Rauch until Nov. 13 — four years to the day after the murders — to file an amended petition on Kohberger's behalf. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Kohberger pleaded guilty on July 2, 2025, to four counts of first-degree murder and a burglary charge for the stabbing deaths of 21-year-olds Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves as well as 20-year-olds Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL On July 23, 2025, Hippler sentenced him to four consecutive terms of life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus another 10 years, as part of a plea deal in which Kohberger avoided the death penalty. The change of plea came days after Hippler refused to grant Kohberger's former defense team more time for discovery ahead of trial. Fox News' Lee Ross contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9017675342cf4db8e0d20 Ending a Notable Career, Durbin Laments the Decline of Legislating te 2026-10-09T15:00:06.983Z Ending a Notable Career, Durbin Laments the Decline of Legislating Senator Richard J. Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Democrat, learned how to take his fights to the floor and prevail — except in one crucial case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8ff1f75342cf4db8e0aee F.B.I. Arrests Key Suspect in ShinyHunters Hack of Its Own Agents’ Data te 2026-10-09T14:50:07.840Z F.B.I. Arrests Key Suspect in ShinyHunters Hack of Its Own Agents’ Data The hack left the nation’s premier law enforcement agency racing to respond as both the victim and the investigator of a murky group that threatened to expose agents’ personal information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8ff1d75342cf4db8e0ac9 Beyond TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The Side Events, Parties & Networking You Can’t Miss te 2026-10-09T14:50:05.785Z Beyond TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The Side Events, Parties & Networking You Can’t Miss TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is just the beginning. From exclusive networking events and startup showcases to happy hours, dinners, and after-hours meetups, discover what’s happening across San Francisco during Disrupt Week, October 10–16. Find your next connection, your next opportunity, or your next fa Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8fcc975342cf4db8e06d0 Empire State Building lights up red, white and blue to celebrate Fox News Channel's 30th anniversary te 2026-10-09T14:40:09.863Z Empire State Building lights up red, white and blue to celebrate Fox News Channel's 30th anniversary The New York City skyline was extra patriotic on Thursday night when the Empire State Building was lit up with red, white and blue in celebration of Fox News Channel's 30th anniversary. "FOX & Friends" co-hosts Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt, Brian Kilmeade and Lawrence Jones gathered at the world-famous Empire State Building Observation Deck to help flip the switch and take a special tour of the landmark. "Since its launch in 1996, Fox News has grown from a new cable news network into an established presence in American television news. Over the past three decades, the network has covered some of the most consequential stories and events of our time, with generations of journalists, anchors, correspondents, producers and teams who have contributed to its 24-hour news coverage," Empire State Building GM Dan Rogoski said before inviting the "FOX & Friends" co-hosts to say a few words. LAUREN GREEN: I WAS FOX NEWS CHANNEL'S FIRST ON-AIR HIRE. HERE'S HOW A DREAM BECAME A POWERHOUSE Doocy, an original employee who was with the network when it launched on Oct. 7, 1996, thanked Fox Corporation Chairman Emeritus Rupert Murdoch, Fox Corp Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Murdoch, FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott and FOX News Media President and Executive Editor Jay Wallace. "You know as one of the original people at the Fox News Channel based here in Midtown, we are delighted that the Empire State Building would honor us," Doocy said. Earhardt discussed how fortunate the hosts are to come from "humble beginnings" and wind up flipping the switch to light up such an iconic building. "I love ‘Sleepless in Seattle,’ and I've never been up on the… I'm reminded of my 10-year-old self," Earhardt said. MIKE EMANUEL: I JOINED AN UNKNOWN STARTUP CALLED FOX NEWS; IT GAVE ME A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO HISTORY Kilmeade, who was battling laryngitis, joked that the building reminded him of a different movie, "Elf." He called Fox News a fantastic place that continues to evolve and allows on-air personalities to develop, be themselves, and thrive. "They hire you to be you. Anyone on the air that you like or dislike, you will feel the same way when you meet them, because they're told to be that way and are allowed to be ourselves. It's one of the most fortunate things that could ever happen to me personally," Kilmeade said. "It's truly a thrill to be here. I know Fox would be successful without me, but I'm sure happy to be along for the ride," he continued. "Thanks so much. Also, special thanks to Rupert Murdoch, who is relentless and opened up the wallet to do it. Lachlan Murdoch is cut out of the same mold in every way, and Suzanne Scott… she goes into the Hall of Fame for a reason. Unbelievable under pressure, great adjustments to this new marketplace, and Jay Wallace, one of the great success stories at Fox. Started at the very bottom and now is at the top." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Indeed, Scott was inducted into the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame last week, joining innovators, visionaries and leaders who have shaped the media landscape. Jones, who regularly says that Scott has been instrumental in his career, said it was a "dream come true" to be at the ceremony. "What Rupert Murdoch did 30 years ago is truly legendary. There was a void in the market. He understood that there was an audience that was untapped and felt like they were underserved. And his son, Lachlan Murdoch, is keeping that tradition going. Without Suzanne Scott, Jay Wallace, giving me the opportunity of a lifetime 10 years ago, I would not be able to stand before y'all today and be in a building that I only used to see in movies," Jones said. The "FOX & Friends" co-hosts then flipped the switch, and the Empire State Building was lit up with Fox News’ signature colors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8fcc875342cf4db8e06c7 Zachary Levi says Texas gives him the ‘freedom’ he couldn’t find in California te 2026-10-09T14:40:08.713Z Zachary Levi says Texas gives him the ‘freedom’ he couldn’t find in California Zachary Levi believes Texas offered him the kind of freedom and shared values that he no longer felt he had in his home state of California. In 2017, the 45-year-old actor, who is starring in the new Western movie "Angel and the Badman," left Los Angeles behind and moved to a ranch outside Austin. During a recent interview with Fox News Digital alongside his "Angel and the Badman" co-stars, Neal McDonough and Meg Fraser, as well as the film's director, Julio Quintana, Levi reflected on trading the Golden State for the Lone Star State, noting that the "great state of Texas" is a "much easier place to live than a lot of the other places that I have lived." 'FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS' STAR ADRIANNE PALICKI SAYS TEXAS GAVE HER SOMETHING HOLLYWOOD COULDN'T "I love California. It's a beautiful state," he said. "Unfortunately, I think it's got a lot of issues and I don't see those going anywhere." "Whereas in Texas, I think that their values are more aligned with mine," he continued. "I appreciate that I don't have to pay state income tax and there's liberty. There's the liberty to go do what I want to go do, which is, like, go buy a bunch of land and build a movie studio." NEWSOM SAYS FILM TAX INCENTIVES ARE BRINGING HOLLYWOOD HOME BUT INDUSTRY EXPERTS WARN IT MAY BE 'TOO LATE' "You can be a crazy person and go do that," Levi added. "If Walt Disney tried to go build Disneyland in California today, I don't think it would ever get done, you know, so it gives me the freedom to go live the life that I believe that I'm meant to go live." Levi is currently building Wyldwood Studios, a $100 million film and lifestyle campus on his 75-acre property in Bastrop County outside Austin. Designed as a hybrid production hub and creative retreat, the multiphase project pairs soundstages and production offices with housing and wellness spaces. Wyldwood is expected to open its first two soundstages in 2027. WATCH: ZACHARY LEVI SAYS TEXAS GAVE HIM THE FREEDOM HE COULDN'T FIND IN CALIFORNIA The "Chuck" alum previously told Fox News Digital that the inspiration to build Wyldwood was rooted in his longstanding desire to rethink how the entertainment industry operates from the inside out. "Ever since I started working in Hollywood and I saw how broken it all was, I felt very compelled by God to go build a better Hollywood — like a new United Artists kind of studio — where it's owned and operated by the artists, where we can cut out all the middlemen, where we all can do really well, build a community," Levi said. "And then not just a place to work," he continued. "People can live there, and kids can go to school there. And we have an organic farm, and, like, all of the things that I think everybody really wants these days." Levi's latest project, "Angel and the Badman," which was produced by Angel Studios, is a remake of the classic 1947 Western of the same name that starred John Wayne, Gail Russell, Harry Carey and Bruce Cabot. The official plot synopsis for the remake reads, "When feared outlaw Quirt Evans staggers onto a rancher's land with a bullet in his back, he expects a quick death, not mercy. But Penny, the rancher's daughter, offers him a chance at something he’s never had: a life beyond violence. However, the past doesn’t forgive. With the marshal closing in and an outlaw gang ready to burn the ranch to the ground, Quirt must decide what kind of man he’ll be when the world demands blood." Levi stepped into Wayne's original role as Quirt Evans(the Badman) while Fraser plays Penny (The Angel) and McDonough portrays the marshal. "Angel and the Badman" also stars Tommy Lee Jones as the outlaw gang leader Laredo. WATCH: NEAL MCDONOUGH SAYS YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO SEE ‘THE BAD GUY GETS WHAT HE DESERVES’ While speaking with Fox News Digital, McDonough explained how he believes "Angel and the Badman" conveys an important message for the young people of today. "I think nowadays — with the temptation of social media and what we look at and what we hear and what we listen to — who do we look up to as heroes anymore?" he said. "Especially for the younger generation, it's really hard for them." "The younger generation who don't really know Westerns so well, to go to a film like ‘Angel and the Badman,’ you see, ‘OK, the bad guy gets what he deserves in the end,’" McDonough continued. "Where in modern day, the bad guy sometimes gets to go scot-free and that's tough to really learn from as a kid. What do you learn from that as a young adult?" "So films like this are important because it tells us, you should be trying to do the right thing," he added. "You should redeem yourself and not do the dumb things that you used to do. Try to be a better person, try to give glory to Him, try and do the right thing for your family. I love doing films like these because they do exactly that, and thank goodness for Angel Studios." Quintana said he believed that the story’s redemptive themes feel especially relevant in a social media era when public mistakes can quickly become permanent scandals. "In modern culture, in some ways, we actually have the inverse situation where it seems like we're always — you make one public mistake, and it's like your life is ruined," he said. "Our media outlets thrive on downfall and self-destruction and things like that. And I think this is a good reminder that actually what's really inspiring is people making mistakes and ultimately making the sacrifices to make amends and try to claw their way back up and try to be better, because we don't really see the redemptive side of a public downfall. Nowadays, we only see the dark side." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE McDonough shared that he personally resonates with redemptive storytelling after his past struggles with substance abuse issues. During a 2025 interview with Fox News Digital, the "Band of Brothers" star explained that he gave up alcohol in 2016 after realizing he had to make his life about serving God, "rather than serving me." He also credited his wife of over 22 years, Ruvé, with giving him the motivation he needed to quit drinking as he recalled, "She grabbed me and says, it's us or the bottle, you choose," and he "never looked back." Reflecting on "Angel and the Badman's" message of redemption, McDonough admitted, "I think that we all do things that we are not proud of at times." WATCH: ‘ANGEL AND THE BADMAN’ STAR ZACHARY LEVI SAYS REDEMPTION STORIES APPLY TO EVERYONE "We all make mistakes," he continued. "None of us are perfect. We all sin, we all do dumb things, but every once in a while, you get called out and something might happen to make you think, ‘Hmm, maybe I should be a better dad. Maybe I should be a better husband. Maybe I should be better coworker. I need to stop doing that thing.’" "Years ago, I stopped drinking because it took me off my game, and it just wasn't keeping me focused to do His work," McDonough remembered. "And ever since then, I focused so hard on doing His work and giving glory to Him and everything that I do. So we all have to overcome these things and that's redemption. And ‘Angel and the Badman,’ boy, you know, Quirt Evans has to go through that." "It's that redemptive quality that Westerns have more than any other films," he added. "They keep it simple. There's a good guy, there's a bad guy. Good guy's gonna win, but he has to overcome something because the bad guy couldn't. And that's what we did in ‘Angel and the Badman.’" LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Levi told Fox News Digital that he also believed that the movie's message was universal. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "I love a good redemption story," he said. "It's one of the most classic stories that you can tell, and if you can tell it within a classic genre like a Western that has a little bit of all of these subcategories of action-adventure and romance and drama and comedy and heart and charm and all of those things woven into one beautifully shot and directed story — then you get to tell a story that I believe applies to everyone." "Because everyone knows deep down inside of them, they either have been redeemed or are in need of redemption," Levi continued. "It's a human story. It's a human story. So those are the ones that I like to tell the most." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8fcc775342cf4db8e06be Nightmare flight forced to divert to New York after 6 bathrooms fail midair te 2026-10-09T14:40:07.578Z Nightmare flight forced to divert to New York after 6 bathrooms fail midair A vacation nightmare recently unfolded on an international flight bound for Texas when six lavatories stopped working while the plane was in the air.  American Airlines flight 37 was traveling from Madrid, Spain, to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Oct. 6 when it diverted to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport due to the restroom fail.  An American Airlines spokesperson confirmed the diversion to Fox News Digital, citing "an issue with the aircraft's lavatories." PROBE UNDERWAY AS 7 FLIGHT ATTENDANTS SICKENED BY BAFFLING ODOR ON MAJOR AIRLINE "On Oct. 6, American Airlines flight 37, with service from Madrid (MAD) to Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), diverted to New York (JFK) due to an issue with the aircraft's lavatories," the spokesperson said. Six of the aircraft's eight lavatories were not working — leaving only two available during the transatlantic flight, according to reports. The extent of the problem was also heard in communications between the cockpit and air traffic control by LiveATC.net, a website that streams air traffic control communications. When a controller asked why the aircraft needed to divert, the pilot reported that only two lavatories remained operational. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "You said only two potties, is that right?" the controller asked. "That's affirmative," the pilot responded. The aircraft landed safely at JFK, where it underwent a maintenance inspection, according to American Airlines. "The aircraft landed normally and later re-departed for DFW following a maintenance inspection," the airline said.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "We never want to disrupt our customers' travel plans and apologize for the inconvenience." Steven Arroyo, an aviation expert and retired airline captain based in Florida, told Fox News Digital that "in this case, passenger comfort and hygiene heavily influenced the pilot’s decision to safely divert the flight." Arroyo added, "From a safety perspective, the inherent long lines for the restroom can present a security protocol problem, not to mention safety concerns for passengers who stay in line if the seat belt sign is turned on, rather than return to their seats.  "Being an international flight, the pilots, in coordination with the airline, would need to divert to a USA gateway airport that has customs and immigration services — such as a JFK, EWR, PHL, BOS," he continued. That would then allow "maintenance personnel to board and fix the plane." The unusual diversion also led to discussion among travelers online, some of whom shared their own experiences with restroom problems aboard flights. "There was ONE person that clogged two separate lavs on a cross-country 757," one Reddit user wrote. "[The crew] said if we lost one more, we'd divert. I was so nervous." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Another commenter said a relative had been on a flight from Punta Cana to Philadelphia that departed with no functioning bathrooms. "They even announced there would be no beverage service because there were no working restrooms," the user wrote. Fox News Digital previously reported on another U.S.-bound flight that was disrupted after encountering trouble in the air. A British Airways flight from London to Chicago descended roughly 27,000 feet before turning back toward London following what the airline described as a "technical issue." Flight tracking data showed the Boeing 777 remaining airborne for several hours before landing safely at London Heathrow Airport. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8fcc475342cf4db8e069a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Gamma’s Grant Lee, Engine’s Elia Wallen, and GV’s Crystal Huang on landing your first 1,000 customers te 2026-10-09T14:40:04.212Z TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Gamma’s Grant Lee, Engine’s Elia Wallen, and GV’s Crystal Huang on landing your first 1,000 customers Leaders from Gamma, Engine, and Google Ventures join TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to talk how to get your first customers. Register now to save up to $100. Grab a second pass at 50% off. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8fa7875342cf4db8e0676 AZFEC: Prop 142 Ends The Workarounds For Racial Preferences te 2026-10-09T14:30:16.984Z AZFEC: Prop 142 Ends The Workarounds For Racial Preferences By the Arizona Free Enterprise Club | There are some principles we like to think America settled a long time ago. Racial discrimination is wrong. Government should not treat people differently because of the color of their skin. And our public institutions should judge individuals based on their merit and character – not their race. Unfortunately, those previously settled principles have been completely undermined by the radical “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) program.   This November, Arizona voters will have an opportunity to reaffirm that principle by voting YES on Proposition 142. The measure would strengthen Arizona’s constitutional protections against race-based discrimination and preferential treatment, close an existing loophole tied to federal funding, and prohibit some of the craftier ways public institutions have used to preserve race-based DEI policies and practices.  Isn’t Racial Discrimination Already Illegal?  Most people already believe it is unlawful for the government to discriminate based on race – and didn’t Arizona already prohibit it anyway?  Arizonans certainly thought they had.  In 2010, voters passed Proposition 107 by an almost 20-point margin, amending the state constitution to prohibit the state from discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to, any person based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, and public contracting.  This should have closed the door on government-sanctioned racial preferences in Arizona.  Unfortunately, it didn’t… >>> CONTINUE READING >>> The post AZFEC: Prop 142 Ends The Workarounds For Racial Preferences first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8fa7075342cf4db8e0643 Taylor Sheridan's 'Landman' season 3 is filming at TCU in Fort Worth with 30 cheerleaders on set te 2026-10-09T14:30:08.477Z Taylor Sheridan's 'Landman' season 3 is filming at TCU in Fort Worth with 30 cheerleaders on set "Landman" fans have another update on the production for season three. The hit series created by entertainment visionary Taylor Sheridan focuses on the politics and power struggles in the oil business in Texas. Billy Bob Thornton stars as the main character – Tommy Norris – and the first two seasons both put up massive viewership numbers. 'LIONESS' STAR'S CASTING IN 'LANDMAN' SENDS FANS INTO A FRENZY: 'TAYLOR SHERIDAN HAS ME IN A CHOKEHOLD' While it's not as dark and gritty as some of Sheridan's other content, it still does a great job of making entertainment for fans the top priority. Fans have been eager for updates about season three after the season two finale set the stage for major star arcs to advance. 'LANDMAN' STAR SAM ELLIOTT SAYS FANS FLOCK TO HIT SHOW TO ESCAPE THE ‘S---' IN THE WORLD TODAY It was revealed in September that cameras were rolling on season three, and the latest update appears to be particularly important for one character. Fox 4 News reported earlier in the week that the show is currently filming at TCU in Fort Worth. The production is expected to include roughly 30 TCU cheerleaders. That would indicate that Ainsley Norris' TCU storyline will likely remain a major part of the series moving forward. Now, will fans love Ainsley's TCU experience remaining a part of the show? The jury is out on that. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "Landman" season three is set to air at some point in 2027, but no official premiere date has been announced. Have a fun theory for what comes next in the world of Tommy Norris? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f5c375342cf4db8e0571 Democrats are changing their transgender message. Republicans say they’re just flip-flopping te 2026-10-09T14:10:11.705Z Democrats are changing their transgender message. Republicans say they’re just flip-flopping South Carolina Democratic Senate nominee Dr. Annie Andrews appears to be distancing herself from her past opposition to restricting transgender athletes in girls' sports, telling Fox News Digital she opposes biological males competing in women's sports and gender transition surgeries for minors. As Democrats fight to regain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, Andrews is among a group of candidates in competitive races in red and swing states who seem to be shifting positions on transgender issues. Meanwhile, Republicans are aiming to use the highly-charged issue as a cudgel to bash Democrats for a second straight cycle. "I don't support biological men playing in women's sports, and I don't support gender surgery on minors," Andrews told Fox News Digital. Andrews, who's locked in an increasingly competitive midterm election showdown with Republican Sen. Darline Graham in reliably red state South Carolina, delivers the same message in a new campaign commercial, adding, "I want you to hear me loud and clear." DEMOCRATS THINK A BLUE WAVE IS FORMER - HERE ARE THREE FACTORS THAT COULD STOP IT But Graham, who was appointed to the Senate following the sudden death this summer of her older brother, longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham, is accusing Andrews of trying to conceal her previous position on transgender athletes. Andrews "has spent years supporting biological males competing in girls’ sports. Now that she’s running for Senate, she’s trying to hide from that radical record," Graham recently charged. Graham and Republicans point to Andrews' opposition to a 2022 South Carolina law barring transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's public school sports teams. "This is shameful legislation that does nothing to protect or support women or children in SC. In fact, it is actively harmful. I will always support trans youth," Andrews wrote in a social media post at the time. Republicans are seeking to once again make the issue a campaign liability. The GOP effectively blasted Democrats in the 2024 election, with President Donald Trump's campaign targeting Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris with ads declaring "Kamala is for they/them. President Trump is for you." WHO'S UP AND WHO'S DOWN IN THE LATEST FOX NEWS MIDTERM POWER RANKINGS Republicans spent more than $200 million to run ads targeting Democrats on the transgender issue in the 2024 campaign, arguably helping the GOP to sweeping victories. The latest national polls indicate that most Americans oppose transgender athletes playing on sports teams that don’t match their birth sex. More than three-quarters (76%) of those questioned in a Fox News national poll conducted last month backed banning biological men from competing in women's sports, with one in five opposed. The survey indicated bipartisan support, with 90% of Republicans, 77% of independents and 61% of Democrats backing the ban. Facing a rough political climate amid an unpopular war in Iran and soaring gas and diesel prices as they try to hold their fragile congressional majorities, Trump and the GOP are increasingly looking to replay their transgender political playbook. Trump, at last month's GOP midterm convention, described anti-trans messaging as one of the party’s most effective campaign tools to drive voter turnout and target Democrats in the final stretch leading up to Election Day. "It’s one of our great sound bites of all time," the president said at the two-day confab in Dallas. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB And some of the other top speakers at the convention, including Vice President JD Vance, Speaker Mike Johnson, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and Senate and House GOP re-election chairs Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Richard Hudson highlighted the issue in their addresses. Meanwhile, Republican ads on the issue are running for a second straight cycle. But Democrats are recalibrating, and learning to fight back. One of the first to pivot following the 2024 election setbacks was California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate. In early 2025, he suggested that biological males playing in women's sports was "deeply unfair." Also making headlines and sparking a debate among Democrats was Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, who said soon after the 2024 elections that he opposed transgender athletes competing in girls' sports and that Democrats spent too much time trying not to offend people. Veteran Democratic strategist Maria Cardona told Fox News that "Democrats are being smart on this issue in terms of defining where they are on it so their opponents can't define them and then pivoting back to the issues that they know that voters actually care about." "I have two little girls, I don't want them getting run over on a playing field by a male or formerly male athlete, but as a Democrat I'm supposed to be afraid to say that," Moulton told The New York Times. Fast-forward to present day, and while most Democratic politicians remain steadfast supporters of transgender rights, there are an increasing number who have changed course. Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee trying to flip a GOP-held seat in red-leaning Texas, has been targeted by Republicans over his past support for allowing transgender athletes in girls' sports. But he told Fox News last month, "I oppose trans athletes playing in girls’ sports if it endangers safety or fairness." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER In Republican-dominated Iowa, where Democrats are aiming to capture another open-GOP held Senate seat, Democratic nominee state Rep. Josh Turek has expressed opposition to biological males competing in women's sports and gender transition surgeries for minors after facing Republican criticism. Longtime Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Ohio, who is facing a tough re-election bid, is running ads saying "boys should not play in girls’ sports" and that she is focused on "making your life more affordable." In her campaign mailers she touts that she "voted to ban schools from touting gender ideology in classrooms," and, "Unlike the far left, I believe boys shouldn't play girls' sports." But the National Republican Congressional Committee pointed out that Kaptur voted against the GOP-led Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act in April 2023 and January 2025. LONGTIME DEMOCRAT GETS HIT FROM THE RIGHT AND THE LEFT OVER THIS ISSUE "Lies from desperate Democrat Marcy Kaptur can't erase her radical record. Kaptur is in damage control, and she must remove herself as a co-sponsor of the Equality Act and disavow her previous votes or remove her lies from the airwaves," NRCC spokesman Zach Bannon told Fox News Digital. Rep. Don Davis of North Carolina, another vulnerable Democrat seeking re-election, was one of only three House Democrats who voted last year for a GOP bill that could lead to prison for health care workers providing gender-affirming care for minors. Davis, who played football at the Air Force Academy, appears alongside a football field in a re-election advertisement, saying, "I believe states should decide what's right for protecting women and girls, and North Carolina has decided." But both Kaptur and Davis have faced pushback from Democrats over their messaging on the transgender issue. And in deep blue Massachusetts, Moulton, who apologized for his past transgender comments, was still trounced in last month's Democratic Senate primary by progressive Sen. Ed Markey, who accused his challenger of throwing transgender children "under the bus." CHECK OUT THE LATEST FOX NEWS POLLS IN THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS Republican strategist Colin Reed, pointing to Democrats who've shifted their positions, told Fox News Digital that "voters should be very skeptical in the authenticity of any shifting policy positions that occur weeks before an election, especially in red parts of America where these types of issues have proven to be so politically toxic in the past." But Cardona, a veteran of the Bill Clinton administration, the Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaigns and the Democratic National Committee who currently serves as a DNC committee member, said Democrats are "defining where they are on the issue so their opponents can't define them and then pivoting back to the issues that they know that voters actually care about." She argued that "Republicans won't be able to weaponize this issue this cycle the way they were able to in 2024 for two reasons. Democrats are fighting about and actually talking about it and defining themselves. But more importantly, when people can't make ends meet, they're not going to be drawn into culture issues which don't make a difference when you go to gas pumps and can't fill up your car to go to work." Fox News' Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f5c275342cf4db8e0568 Mullin calls Mamdani's anti-ICE rhetoric 'dangerous' following New York shooting te 2026-10-09T14:10:10.544Z Mullin calls Mamdani's anti-ICE rhetoric 'dangerous' following New York shooting Department of Homeland Security Press Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday pushed back on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani who had lambasted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after agents opened fire and shot an individual in the city.  Mamdani said on Thursday that ICE has "killed far more of our neighbors than they could ever have claimed to save," and reiterated his call to abolish the agency. "His words are dangerous and incite hostility," Mullin said. "Well mayor, if you abolish ICE, who's going to take criminals off the streets of your own town?" This is a breaking news story and will be updated Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f5c175342cf4db8e055f James Bond legend Roger Moore's son calls out TikTok culture, Hollywood's recycled comic book movies te 2026-10-09T14:10:09.419Z James Bond legend Roger Moore's son calls out TikTok culture, Hollywood's recycled comic book movies Forget bigger explosions — Geoffrey Moore says Hollywood needs better stories. The son of the late James Bond legend Roger Moore told Fox News Digital that today’s films have become too reliant on recycled comic book material and big-budget spectacle, while originality and meaningful dialogue have taken a back seat. "I think that today, it's too much TikTok," the actor told Fox News Digital. "A person will have a conversation with you, and it's the conversation that he read or heard on TikTok, as opposed to actually having read Hemingway and knows what he's talking about." GABRIEL BASSO SAYS SOCIAL MEDIA HAS TURNED PEOPLE INTO VOYEURS OBSESSED WITH STRANGERS' LIVES: 'IT'S WEIRD' "I think it's important that the art of storytelling maintains the culture," Moore said. "There's just too many studio executive heads deciding what's right, as opposed to what people want to hear or people should hear and see." Moore stars in the British spy thriller "Knightfall," which has its share of guns and fight scenes. However, he said the film doesn't rely on over-the-top action to keep audiences hooked and instead leans on a strong storyline and sharp dialogue. "I would like to see more culture in films, as opposed to the regurgitation of these comics," Moore said. WATCH: BOND GIRL ALISON PAPWORTH REVEALS HER HOPE FOR THE NEXT 007 "And everything's so negative. Oh, my goodness. It's like, you need to have a certain budget with helicopters flying upside down. But the storyline has to be strong. Good dialogue, good storywriting, are key. You don't have to have constant action to keep the person's attention going. You also need action in the storyline, in the words." Moore also believes "Knightfall" has something else working in its favor in the social media era: It doesn't overstay its welcome. The actor said the film was deliberately kept short, acknowledging that today's audiences may not have the patience to sit through a lengthy saga. "You can't sit through a three-hour movie," he argued. "You can imagine today, it's just everyone on the treadmill. You need that right amount of length before someone starts asking, 'When is it over?' That's the direction I would take with today's films." For Moore, "Knightfall" also marks a full-circle moment. The actor grew up immersed in the entertainment business as the son of one of Hollywood's most famous spies. Now, decades later, he's stepping in front of the camera as a spy himself at roughly the same age his father was when he made his final James Bond film. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "I have not been an actor all my life, even though I did start as a child actor," Moore said. "My second womb was the soundstage. But just because you're related to someone in the entertainment industry, it doesn't make me a part of the entertainment industry or even an actor. But this time, it just felt right. It wasn't forced. And also, it's never too late. I mean, yes, go figure, it's a spy film, but there's a twist. And really, it's never too late." Moore was six years old when his father filmed his 007 debut, "Live and Let Die," which was released in 1973. The Telegraph reported that Moore was present for all of his father's Bond films and the famous stunts that came with them. Once the director yelled "cut," the patriarch would look at his son and ask if he wanted to get ice cream. "Look, I've been on enough film sets to know how laborious it can be," Moore said. "It's a demanding schedule and you mustn't break your ankle. But I've never had a big role where I'm doing a lot of running around. I have to say on some mornings when I wake up, if you've ever been horseback riding, you recognize muscles you never knew you had. I'm doing all of this running around and going, 'Oh my goodness, I thought I was fit!'" "I was never like, 'I'm looking for a job in front of the camera,'" Moore continued. "It just felt right. And I was intrigued. It's an independent British film and very few films aren't dictated by executive heads. This isn't a regurgitation of another franchise where they're spending lots of money. Here, the conditions were harsh. It was physically demanding. Rewrites are happening on the day. It was back to back." "The food was good, considering this wasn't a multimillion production," he said. "And if the money is good, that'll get your attention." Moore said the key to making it in the movie-making business is simple: don't take yourself too seriously. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "If an actor shows up on the set and doesn't understand the importance of the production, what each person does, then they're in the wrong business," he said. "It's a team effort. Everyone is as important. You're nothing without the guy who knows how to keep you in focus. If you make something look good, it's usually not that easy. And to be a film star, you have to be a good actor. There's no such thing as an ignorant person who can act." Despite following in his father's footsteps by playing a spy, Moore isn't campaigning to become the next James Bond. "I think the next James Bond should be someone who can carry the decade, a reflection of the times," Moore said. "When it comes to who's the next Bond, it's really who depicts the times, who is relevant to today, whether it be a tall person, a short person, someone who doesn't know how to tie a tie or who doesn't know how to read because he's on TikTok the whole time. Who knows who they'll choose." "I think they know what they'll be doing. They're not just handing it over to Amazon, that was basically a delivery service, and now they're in the film business. Who they ultimately choose is someone relevant to the times. And I think that's the key to Bond." Amazon MGM Studios gained creative control of the James Bond franchise in 2025 after forming a joint venture with longtime Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The transaction closed March 24, 2025, with Amazon MGM Studios, Wilson and Broccoli remaining co-owners of the franchise. Several actors have been linked to the role, including Paul Mescal, Jacob Elordi, Jack O'Connell, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE The next installment will be the 26th film in the official Bond series, which began with "Dr. No" in 1962. Denis Villeneuve is set to direct, with "Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight writing the screenplay. As Moore looks ahead to making more films, there's one piece of advice from his late father, who died in 2017 at age 89, that he hasn't forgotten. "Make sure you get paid," he joked. "Knightfall" is available on digital and on demand. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f5be75342cf4db8e053b TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts in 4 days — lock in your pass savings of up to $100 before prices rise te 2026-10-09T14:10:06.723Z TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts in 4 days — lock in your pass savings of up to $100 before prices rise Four days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts, when 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders gather in San Francisco's Moscone West on October 13-15. Save up to $100 on your price. Plus, save 50% on a second pass of the same type. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f37275342cf4db8e04ee ‘Johnny Guitar’ house joins Sedona’s historic landmarks te 2026-10-09T14:00:18.071Z ‘Johnny Guitar’ house joins Sedona’s historic landmarks A bit of movie magic is now part of Sedona’s official history. On Aug. 17, the city’s Historic Preservation Commission added the Johnny Guitar House, formerly known as the Tall in the Saddle House, at 705 Back O’ Beyond Road, along with the Pinewood House at 20 Pinewood Drive, to its list of histori Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f36a75342cf4db8e04bd ‘Expect deaths at this factory’: Former employees describe hazardous conditions at Chinese-owned Ohio plant te 2026-10-09T14:00:10.262Z ‘Expect deaths at this factory’: Former employees describe hazardous conditions at Chinese-owned Ohio plant A Chinese glass manufacturer’s decision not to comply with a congressional oversight inquiry prompted Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., to convene a revealing roundtable with the plant’s former workers, where they described a series of hazardous work conditions and fears for their safety. Khanna, the ranking member on the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), first reached out to Fuyao Glass America and its Chinese parent company Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd. in July, requesting documents detailing the company’s business and labor practices. Fuyao quickly drew the attention of Americans in the Rust Belt and beyond when it became the subject of the 2019 Netflix documentary "American Factory," which chronicled its takeover of a former General Motors plant outside of Dayton, Ohio. LAWMAKERS PRESS DHS IN LETTER OVER CHINESE FORCED LABOR ALLEGATIONS, FLAG POPULAR LABUBU DOLLS The company has since been mired in scandals ranging from hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for workplace safety violations to the 2018 death of factory worker Ricky Patterson. In a subsequent October letter to Fuyao leadership, Khanna decried the company’s refusal to dialogue, condemning them for only sending one single letter in response to his numerous inquiries. Fuyao's Sept. 23 response, Khanna wrote in his Oct. 1 letter to the company, "answers virtually none of the Committee’s questions in a material way and fails to include any document submissions." CHINA’S INFLUENCE MACHINE: FEDERAL RECORDS EXPOSE BEIJING’S PUSH TO SWAY AMERICA Despite Fuyao’s silence, Khanna made the journey to Western Ohio, an area of the country decimated by a loss of manufacturing jobs in recent decades. Khanna convened a roundtable discussion on Tuesday involving former Fuyao employees and current union leaders at the Industrial Division of the Communications Workers of America (IUE-CWA) headquarters in Dayton, Ohio. DAVID MARCUS: IN DAYTON, OHIO, BOTH PARTIES FACE BITTER POLITICAL DESPONDENCY During the discussion, former Fuyao workers described unbearable heat, an inability to communicate with their Chinese supervisors, and apparent labor violations involving their Chinese counterparts, among other grievances. "The heat in there is unbearable. They don't care," Tiffany Moore, who worked at Fuyao for three years, told the group. AMERICA’S BROKEN LEGAL IMMIGRATION SYSTEM IS REPLACING US WORKERS BY DESIGN "There's the language barrier. They can't communicate with you. When you try to communicate with them, they'll send someone else to you. Maybe one of them speaks English," Moore continued. Like many of the former Fuyao employees at the table, Moore now works at Duramax, a General Motors-owned engine manufacturer, where she says she is much happier. But to even apply for the position she had to employ clandestine measures to avoid retaliation from her Fuyao bosses. I'M THE ACTING SECRETARY OF LABOR AND I'M HERE TO SAY THANK YOU TO THE AMERICAN WORKER "You can't put your two weeks in because if you put your two weeks, they'll get rid of you before your two weeks come up for any reason. They'll tell you they don't have to have a reason to get rid of you just so that they can fill your position. So when I left there, I had to actually sneak out, do my orientation at DMAX. And then call them and tell them that I wasn't coming back and for them to release my 401k," Moore said. Demetria Hodges, another worker who fled Fuyao for Duramax, recounted the time a Chinese forklift driver, who she believed to be unlicensed, struck her with the machine and faced no accountability. WELDER TURNED LAWMAKER SEES A ‘NUCLEAR BOMB FOR WORK’ — AND A CHANCE TO HELP BLUE COLLAR AMERICANS "It was on camera, they have cameras in there, and they acted like they didn’t know who the forklift driver was," she told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview. "So when I tried to pursue a lawsuit and my workman’s comp, they pretended like they didn’t know who the person was." While the American workers described abysmal conditions for themselves, they said the Chinese workers were treated even worse. WHAT THE GOLF CART INDUSTRY CAN TEACH US ABOUT CHINA’S THREAT TO AMERICAN JOBS "They were treated horrible," Moore told the group. "They weren't allowed to take anything from us. They weren't really allowed to communicate with us. They weren't allowed to mix with us." Moore, Hodges and others said the Chinese workers were almost always the ones chosen for promotions because Fuyao could pay them less. They also said the company was constantly busing in new workers from elsewhere. CORPORATE AMERICA'S CHINA ADDICTION HAS BECOME A NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT "They used to rotate them out every couple months. Like they will go to New York and get a bus for or a van full of people and bring them down here. And they work for a certain amount of months and then they rotate and send them back," Hodges said. When Hodges explained that workers were still forced to come to work the day after part of the factory caught fire, Khanna asked her if the workers were undocumented. "I believe that's why they accepted it because they were undocumented," Hodges said. Darrell Jones, another former Fuyao employee, told Khanna he felt the workers needed a union backing them, a point which quickly drew heated commentary from the group. "They wouldn't let a union come in there," Moore chimed in. "You couldn't even speak of a union being in there." "Or you could lose your job," Hodges added. Jones went on to explain that Fuyao threatened employees, telling them the company would take away their health insurance if they unionized. Hodges then added that the company offered employees a one-time pay bump of $2 an hour if they voted no on a planned unionization referendum. "They said if we ever get a union there, he was going to shut it down," Jones recalled a supervisor telling him. Jones also recalled the circumstances that led up to the tragic 2018 death of 57-year-old Fuyao factory worker Ricky Patterson. "When that guy got smashed by that glass, we had to work that day," Jones recounted. "He was a little shaky because he had just lost his mom. He was trying load up to glass. He cut one end of it. And then he was supposed to put the forklift in front of it, but he didn't put the forklift in front of it. When he cut that first side, the other side was loose," Jones said. "Crushed him," he concluded. OSHA fined Fuyao $7,000 in an informal settlement for a safety violation that led to Patterson's death. "There's a guy used to work there, he passed away, he used to tell me all the time, he said he told you guys that 'you ought to be able to expect deaths in that plant,'" Sam Sanders, the president of IUE-CWA's local Dayton chapter told the group. "He said what?" someone asked. "Expect deaths in that plant," Sanders reiterated. Khanna told the group he thought America needed new standards for foreign businesses purchasing or building factories in the U.S., a point he reiterated during an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital. "We can welcome foreign investment in the United States of America, we should if they want to open factories, but they have to play by our rules. They have to do things, not like they do in foreign countries, but like they do in America," Khanna told Fox News Digital. "That means having safety standards. That means safety standards that are enforced. That means labor neutrality, so you can't have anti-union campaigns. That means complying with anti-discrimination laws based on gender and race. That means having communication where workers have a voice, that you can treat workers is dispensable," he continued. The Silicon Valley congressman went on to explain that he hoped to be able to craft legislation that would reform the current process that allows foreign companies to purchase U.S. factories without much oversight. He also argued that American manufacturing needs a boost from the U.S. government. "We need an industrial development bank in the United States that invests in places like Dayton, Ohio, to build new factories, to support manufacturers who are making things which we're currently importing. Why are we just relying on foreign investment?" he asked. After not being granted an oversight look into the Fuyao factory itself, Khanna still wanted to get a look at the plant from outside, stopping to pose for a picture just a few feet off of company property. "We need to understand how they're setting standards. We need to understand how they are complying with American labor law. We need to understand what the impact of foreign investment is so that we can craft legislation to address the issue," Khanna told Fox News Digital. "I'm disappointed they aren't complying because it's not in any way a gotcha issue. Legislators need this information to be able to address the issue," he said. "Everyone should want good jobs where American national security is protected and American standards are protected," Khanna concluded. Fuyao Glass America and Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. did not respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f36875342cf4db8e04b4 New poll shows Washington state voters are ready to end boys competing in girls' sports te 2026-10-09T14:00:08.812Z New poll shows Washington state voters are ready to end boys competing in girls' sports The people of Washington state haven't officially spoken yet, but new polling revealed what they might actually say.  The hottest-button issue on the Nov. 3 ballot is Initiative 638, a measure that would ban biological boys from competing against girls in K-12 sports. And Wednesday, data suggested that it has a strong chance of passing. Let's Go Washington, the group behind the initiative, released numbers showing that 56% of 7,500 of likely Washington voters would vote "yes" on I-638, 24% would vote "no" and 22% were undecided. In terms of support by political affiliation, the poll showed that 73% of Republican respondents support the measure, along with 48% of Democrats and 52% of independents. MAINE BALLOT INITIATIVE BARRING BOYS FROM USING GIRLS' LOCKER ROOMS IN DANGER OF BEING BLOCKED Keep in mind, this was not an independent poll, and the full methodology — including margin of error — has not been disclosed. But these data don't suggest a photo finish on the initiative come November so much as a rout. "We're not surprised by the results, because it's exactly what we've been hearing from people when we're making calls, knocking on doors and talking to people at events," Let's Go Washington communications director Hallie Herzberg told OutKick. "The opposition is loud and they're intimidating and they're trying to bully people into being quiet, but we've seen and heard from people standing with us saying "enough is enough, high school girls are not the villains." As it stands, 27 states have laws prohibiting biological males from competing against girls in K-12 sports. But 27 were won by Donald Trump in 2024, and none of those laws were enacted by voters. So not only could Washington become the first blue state with enforced gender separation in school sports, but also the first where voters themselves put that policy into place. This was a point of emphasis at an I-638 rally in Vancouver, Wash., last Saturday, where five female athletes who had to compete against biological males and/or share a locker room with them shared their stories. One of them spoke about two mustached boys flexing in the mirror of the girls locker room before her basketball game, while another detailed how the WIAA — Washington's high school sports governing body — launched an investigation for harassment and bullying because she said "you're a man" to an 18-year-old male her team had to compete against. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! But it wasn't just current or former Washingtonians speaking up on the issues — it was women from around the country. Because they know that I-638 passing could set off a chain reaction across the nation. "If we can show that a state like Washington has enough common sense to stand up for the girls and women, then any other state can do so as well," said student-athlete Frances Staudt. "I think we need to know that it's possible to be done." Opponents of the initiative aren't arguing that girls competing against boys is perfectly fine. Instead, they're resorting to scare tactics — warning that I-638 could subject girls to "invasive genital inspections" as early as kindergarten. But the initiative contains no language regarding such inspections, and as XX-XY Athletics founder Jennifer Sey has pointed out, none of the 27 states with enforced gender separation in sports are performing these exams. Why would it be different in Washington? WASHINGTON OFFICIALS WON'T BUDGE ON TRANS ATHLETE POLICY AFTER GIRL FILES SCOTUS APPEAL FOR ALLEGED ASSAULT Biological males taking over girls' spaces in sports is no phantom issue in the Evergreen State. Last year, trans track athlete Veronica Garcia won the Washington state title in the 400 meters. Last week, OutKick reported that a Washington family requested a SCOTUS injunction after their daughter was allegedly assaulted by a trans athlete last year. And this fall, Camas High cross country runner Logan Mihailoff switched from the boys team — where he finished 76th in a September event — to the girls team midseason. He has already won a varsity meet against the girls. These are precisely the kinds of situations that Let's Go Washington says I-638 is intended to prevent. Which is why Herzberg cautioned supporters not to take the poll results for granted. "It's not a shoo-in by any means," she said. "We don't feel like we can just relax now and ride the wave. There's still a ton of work that needs to be done." Don't underestimate the fear this bill's foes can instill in voters. It's what they specialize in. But this poll suggests Washingtonians are standing up to the bullies. Sanity may indeed prevail. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f10f75342cf4db8e043c MLW star Donovan Dijak calls Watermania event the 'craziest thing' he's ever done in the sport te 2026-10-09T13:50:07.603Z MLW star Donovan Dijak calls Watermania event the 'craziest thing' he's ever done in the sport Last month, OutKick Dropkick highlighted one of the most unique events in pro wrestling. Banger Zone Wrestling, a European promotion, held Watermania at an aquatics center in France. Videos from the event showed the ring propped up in a pool with wrestlers slipping and sliding in the ring and taking bumps into the water. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE Major League Wrestling (MLW) star Donovan Dijak was a part of that event. He said in a recent interview that Banger Zone Wrestling called him to see if he was interested in performing at the event. He said when he initially saw it on social media, he thought it was the "craziest thing" he’d ever seen. When Dijak learned the company was going to put on another show, he had to be there and made it work despite having a booking at Progress Wrestling. He said he didn’t want to be on his "deathbed" thinking about the time he had passed on doing something as interesting as Watermania. "As I was watching the show and watching them put together the ring, I was like this is surreal, so much so that like just as a fan I started recording clips and the viral clip that everybody saw of the ring kind of tilting and coming back up was me," he told OutKick Dropkick. "I recorded that just as a fan, and then 20 minutes later I was wrestling in the ring, which I'm going to be honest, I'm always honest, did not feel safe because it was sopping wet. Thankfully, again, like we just talked about, when you get an opportunity like that, take advantage of the uniqueness of the scenario." Dijak said he only really wanted to perform moves into the water and maybe a headlock in the ring, "which is exactly what you saw." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "You saw me chokeslamming him into the water, moonsaulted in the water, then we brawled around the pool and he started drowning me and stuff like that because that's what's different," he said. "I can grab a headlock and do a headlock takeover and do a hip toss into a cool spot in any ring. I can do it any weekend. I do it all the time. When am I ever going to be able to chokeslam someone in off the top rope to the floor, basically into a pool that explodes with water and then moonsault into a pool. Never ever again, right? I knew I wanted to get out of that scenario, and we got so many incredible moments and incredible clips from that match." Dijak said he hopes to one day to wrestle his opponent, Scar, again in the future. "That was an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience. I'm not saying I won't do it again, because I probably would if the opportunity presented itself, but it's not something I'm going to go out of my way to do like I did the first time because it was so much fun. It was such an incredible experience, but you know, there's some risk involved. There's always risk involved in professional wrestling. That ring, very wet, right, which is gonna happen. It's on a pool, right? So we knew the risks going in, but once you step in it and you start slipping around, you're like, we gotta get to the pool fast." Dijak is one half of a tag team known as The Skyscrapers. He was one half of the tag team champions for nearly a year before dropping the belt to the Good Brothers. The Skyscrapers can be seen in the ring on "Fusion," which airs on Tubi, Veeps and YouTube. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f10c75342cf4db8e0418 Surveillance company Flock cuts staff as privacy backlash grows te 2026-10-09T13:50:04.737Z Surveillance company Flock cuts staff as privacy backlash grows Flock would not say if CEO Garrett Langley would take a pay cut following the reduction in workforce. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8eeb875342cf4db8e03c2 Dallas Cowboys fans leave ruthless comments for TE's wife after terrible game, Dak memes & Jerry's mad te 2026-10-09T13:40:08.933Z Dallas Cowboys fans leave ruthless comments for TE's wife after terrible game, Dak memes & Jerry's mad Welcome to Screencaps, "America's Best Daily Column," as named by the readers. Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world. This column isn't for the coastal elites. Give us a week to steal your heart. Our track record is pretty good. Let's have some fun. That was pure cinema last night when Jerry Jones, 83, took his hand and slammed it into a table as his Cowboys were on their way to a loss to winless Tampa. Part of me actually felt bad for this geriatric, especially after he got all cocky earlier this season with that line about being a dangerous old man with money to burn. Uh, you might want to burn some of that money on coaches, Jer. The Buccaneers ran for 241 yards. Now, that's not all on the defensive coordinator, but this morning's Fort Worth Star-Telegram has a headline stating "In humiliating defeat, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator looks overwhelmed." BRIAN SCHOTTENHEIMER NOW SITS ON HOTTEST SEAT IN NFL AFTER COWBOYS COLLAPSE AGAINST BUCCANEERS Yeesh. Bad look, Jer. That coordinator would be 34-year-old Christian Parker. His defense just got lit up by an undrafted quarterback. The Cowboys were 9.5-point favorites. Let that sink in. While Jerry was banging his fist, Cowboys fans were on social media taking out their frustrations with tight end Jake Ferguson on his wife, influencer Haley Cavinder, who showed up to last night's game wearing these "Kiss my Dallas" pants. "Better divorce now when he still has money cause this was his last game," an angry fan wrote on Instagram. "Tell your husband to catch the DAMN BALL," another guy fired off. (Sorry if this Instagram embed doesn't load. I swear that's what the pants say on her butt.) And then there's this video where Haley is being ruthlessly mocked as well. "I assume he likes a lot of butter and eats with his hands?" one guy wrote of Ferguson. "It must be something greasy Although that duck that Prescott through was pretty greasy also," another guy tweeted after a late 4th quarter pass to Ferguson bounced off his face mask and into a Tampa defender's hands. It just kept going from there. "Maybe give him some extra hand wipes to wash all the butter off his fingers...good grief," some guy named Randy chirped. More observations from last night's game: JERRY JONES HAS NO 'SUCCESSION PLAN' FOR COWBOYS LEADERSHIP: 'JUST WON'T BE HERE TO TOSS MY TWO CENTS IN' 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps ▶️ YouTube: Screencaps with Joe Kinsey Subscribe for videos, rants, and behind-the-scenes. 🐦 Twitter/X: @JoeKinseyexp Tag me or drop a DM. 📸 Instagram: @OutKickScreencaps You guys need to start tagging me on content you're seeing. 📘 Facebook Page: Screencaps on Facebook 👥 Facebook Group: Join the Screencaps Community 📬 Mail (Thursday Night Mowing League): 27072 Carronade Dr, Unit A 155 Perrysburg, OH 43551 🗞️ Newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here At one point in September, I thought Hooters might be OK. The company announced it was releasing a 2027 bikini calendar, which was a great sign the breastaurant might hold on during these tough economic times. Then, on Thursday, Screencaps reader David E. tipped me off that he was hearing that the Daytona International Speedway Hooters was dead. He was right. The parent company removed the location from its website and updated its Facebook page to say the location had been permanently closed. This comes days after Jacksonville lost its last store. If a Hooters can't make it outside the most iconic holy spot in stock car racing, there's no hope. I'm not even sure if Hoots can survive in Clearwater where it all began. Can the company stop the bleeding? There's no sign it can at this point. – Ryan in Oklahoma is fed up: Not in the five figures, but I did have a pallet of ammo delivered to my front door, in an apartment complex, two days before it was supposed to be, and I wasn’t home.  And it was obviously ammo, straight up OD green cases.  Honestly surprised that no one either a) snagged it up or b) that Biden’s ATF/department of injustice didn’t target my ass.  Greater question needs to be asked; what is the quality of your delivery driver experience these days?  I swear to god, for my construction sites, I create a multiple page document that includes an address, a site contact, a Kmz, and literal 10 digit grid, and these mouth breathing truckers still manage to not figure out where to deliver.  Sure plenty of them are illegals, but holy hell even the ones who can speak English are the dumbest people you’ve ever encountered in a truck stop.  Idiocracy was supposed to be funny, NOT REAL LIFE.  Anyways,  enjoy a far more optimistic weekend than me being pissed about it all.  Cowboys still suck. Kinsey: My dad's retirement job is delivering equipment to job sites. He might be one of the final remaining English-speaking, sane delivery guys out there. Ryan, fly him out. He'll fit right in and get your stuff to where it needs to be. – Doug in Texas has a big decision to make on taking on a massive delivery: I saw your post about the $28K delivery. It made me chuckle as the firm I worked for sold last year. I have almost $500K in my 401K account that I need to roll over. Only the payroll company won’t do it. It’s a nationwide payroll company and they will not complete a direct company to company transfer. They insist on mailing me a check addressed to the new 401K sponsor so that I can complete the transfer myself. So I am left with trusting USPS with that check. Color me nervous. – Darren in McDonough emails: This incident happened at a XC meet in my wife’s hometown of Newnan recently. You never know these days. https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/uga-student-charged-high-school-cross-country-race-attack.amp – Beer Guy Thomas V. in NC checks in: Home Depot officially joined my boycott list, by running a Christmas ad on the radio today. Kinsey: Full disclosure — Mrs. Screencaps is going on a girls' trip this weekend to a town with a massive Christmas store. She hasn't even decorated for fall. TOO DAMN SOON, MRS. SCREENCAPS! However, I'd prefer she goes now before it starts snowing in Michigan. – Paul in SoDak tells me: Good evening, Joe and screencaps nation. I want to apologize for my last correspondence…not that I think I made much of an impact on readers. Hating on Team Moms: Baseball in the moment after a 14-hour day and x wife drama wasn’t well thought out. I still won’t watch another minute of it, but that being said, God Bless America for playoff baseball…and football, lots of it. You graciously shared my post about my Dad passing earlier this year. He was a huge Dodgers fan, as was his father, which made me a Dodgers fan. I know there are a lot of people who definitely do not want them to three-peat, and I get it…payroll…LA etc…but watching them and the other series games…football…brings back great memories of watching games with him. We talked about the 1988 World Series so much my Mother, not a sports fan, probably knows more about it than most Dodgers fans. Like you say Joe, sports is a common denominator for so many. Enjoy it while you can, Joe; keep writing about it. Screencappers keep sharing your thoughts and experiences. I look forward to reading the column every day. I’m going to wear my Hershiser jersey to work tomorrow and stack shit on my friend who is a Yankees fan…good times. – Nick S. asks: Who do you think is the most obnoxious college sports fanbase?  I'd go with Pitt.  They haven't won a National Championship in any sport in 50 years, but you would never know it from the way they act.   THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Kinsey: This is the easiest question you could ask, Nick. It's simple: Michigan fans. The only time the school has won anything in 30 years comes when scumbag Jim Harbaugh goes out and magically comes up with some sign-stealing special agent who then sends the program on a massive string of success. Michigan fans now get to live with that era of show cause penalties, and scumbags being run out of college football. ########### SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER And that is it for this week. I was happy to see the emails pick up steam by the end of the week. It felt like we were in a quiet period there for a few weeks. For those of you in the path of the storm, stay safe. For the rest of us who are enjoying incredible weather, let's go have some fun. Have a great weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8eeb775342cf4db8e03b9 WWE star Jacy Jayne has her eyes set on winning Money in the Bank, being 'obnoxious' with the briefcase te 2026-10-09T13:40:07.556Z WWE star Jacy Jayne has her eyes set on winning Money in the Bank, being 'obnoxious' with the briefcase Women’s United States champion Jacy Jayne is set to make her first appearance in the Money in the Bank ladder match with hopes of grabbing the briefcase and earning herself a world title shot. As far as her strategy goes, Jayne wasn’t exactly going to share that plan with OutKick Dropkick. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE "I definitely have a strategy. I’m not going to tell you what it is," she said. "You gotta watch the match to find out. But I know all the girls in this match very, very well. I’ve been working with them for years. So, I’ve definitely been watching tape back to refresh my memory, like, this person moves like this. This person does this, let me watch out for that. "I’m ready to climb that ladder and be 'JC in the Bank.'" Jayne isn’t exactly looking too far ahead into a potential women’s champion she’s targeting. Right now, Stephanie Vaquer is the women’s world champion and Chelsea Green is the WWE women’s champion. Green would be the optimal target given both wrestlers are on the SmackDown roster. But Jayne made it clear everyone is a target. "Everyone’s a target. I want to keep everyone’s head on a swivel. I want them to not know what way I’m coming, when I’m coming. I might pretend I’m going to cash in 52 times before I actually cash in," she said. "I want people to be paranoid – terrified, paranoid, all of the above. "I want to be the most obnoxious human being alive with this briefcase." It wasn’t that long ago when Jayne was the NXT women’s champion. She told OutKick Dropkick in the spring she was ready for a main roster call-up. In April, Jayne, Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid each made their SmackDown debuts. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Jayne proved she was more than ready to get to the main roster. "When you believe in yourself, you can accomplish crazy things," she said. "You almost fake it ‘til you make it in a way. I knew I was ready. There were times in the past that I was like, ‘I’m ready, I’m ready,’ but I wasn’t ready. "This time, I really knew I was ready and when I got that opportunity, I was not going to lighten up." Jayne won the women’s U.S. title against Tiffany Stratton and later saw her Fatal Influence stablemates – Henley and Reid – win tag team titles as well. She said she felt like a "proud mom" seeing them get some gold for themselves. "I felt like a, especially with Lainey because she’s so new coming into this (and) hasn’t been wrestling that long, I felt like a proud mom watching her win the title," she told OutKick Dropkick. "I feel like I’ve seen them also struggle and doubt themselves. Everyone has their ups and downs, it’s inevitable. So, when you see people that you care about get to the next level and win, it’s very special and I’m glad to be a part of it. Jayne will be competing in the women’s Money in the Bank ladder match on Saturday. She goes up against Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, Roxanne Perez, Lash Legend and Tiffany Stratton in that match to see who will become an immediate contender for the world title. The premium live event takes place Saturday at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and can be seen on ESPN Unlimited at 6 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8ea0775342cf4db8e02e9 How to save a video frame as a photo on your phone te 2026-10-09T13:20:07.962Z How to save a video frame as a photo on your phone Have you ever recorded a great video and then realized the moment you really wanted was buried somewhere in the middle? Maybe your grandchild flashed the perfect smile for half a second. Perhaps your dog made an expression you could never get again. You might even have caught the exact moment someone crossed a finish line or blew out birthday candles. A lot of us would pause the video and take a screenshot. That can work, but your phone may already have a better way to pull a frame directly from the video and save it as its own photo. Apple now makes this especially easy in iOS 27. Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy owners can do it too, although the buttons are in different places. Here's how to find them. Join us for a free CyberGuy LIVE class. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares practical ways to stay safer, smarter and more confident with technology. Explore classes on stopping spam, phone security, financial protection and using AI to get better health care. Each class is free, easy to follow and comes with a free printable checklist. See the classes and register at CyberGuyLive.com. HOW TO SEARCH ANYTHING ON IPHONE, GALAXY AND PIXEL Apple added a dedicated Save Video Frame as Photo option to the Photos app in iOS 27. It lets you find a specific moment in a video and save that frame as a separate image in your photo library. Steps to save a video frame on iPhone Your iPhone saves the frame as a separate photo in the Photos app. To find the photo you just saved, open Photos, tap Collections at the bottom, scroll to Recent Days, then tap Saved Today and look for the new frame. Samsung Galaxy phones have a similar tool built into the Gallery app. Once you find the moment you want, you can use the capture button to turn that video frame into a photo. Samsung notes that menus and settings can vary by Galaxy model, software version and region. To find the photo you just captured, open Gallery, tap Albums, tap View all if needed, then open the Video captures album. 12 BIGGEST APPLE WWDC 2026 TAKEAWAYS YOU NEED TO KNOW Pixel owners can use Google Photos to pull a still image from a video. Google calls the feature Export frame. Google has changed where this control appears in newer versions of Photos, so you may need an extra tap before you see it. Settings and wording may vary slightly depending on your version of Google Photos. If Export frame does not immediately appear, do not assume the feature disappeared. In newer versions of Google Photos, selecting the frame or tapping the camera icon can reveal the export control. Google Photos saves that moment as a separate still image. To find the photo you just created, return to the main Google Photos screen and look in your recent photos. You can also tap Collections and check the relevant album if needed. Taking a screenshot can still get the job done, especially when you are in a hurry. However, using the built-in frame tool gives you a dedicated photo created from the moment you selected in the video. It also makes the process easier because you do not have to worry about hiding video controls before taking the screenshot. Once the frame is saved, you can treat it like another photo in your library. The finished image can only be as good as the frame inside the original video. A sharp frame from a high-resolution video may look great. On the other hand, fast movement, low light or heavy compression can leave an individual frame blurry. ANDROID MALWARE CAN STEAL YOUR PIN AND BANK LOGINS Here is one tip that can make a big difference. Slowly move through the video around the moment you want instead of stopping at the first frame that looks good. Just a fraction of a second can change someone's expression or give you a sharper image. You may also find a frame with less motion blur than the one you originally noticed. This is especially handy with family videos, pets and sporting events where the best moment can disappear almost instantly. There is another phone trick that sounds similar but works differently. An iPhone Live Photo captures a brief period of movement around a still photo. Many Android phones offer a similar feature called Motion Photo. With those, you can often go back and choose a better frame from the short clip surrounding the original picture. Here, we are starting with an actual video and pulling one frame from that recording to create a separate still image. If you are trying to rescue a group photo because somebody blinked, Live Photos and Motion Photos may be the better place to start. Start with the same photo app you used to create the frame. On iPhone, the saved frame goes into your Photos library. On a Galaxy phone, Samsung saves it in Gallery and may also place it inside the Video captures album. Pixel owners will find the exported image in Google Photos. If you have thousands of photos on your phone, search can save you from endless scrolling. Names, locations and objects can often help narrow down the image much faster. I like this trick because so many of the moments we want to keep happen while we're recording video. You may think you missed the photo, only to discover that the exact expression or moment you wanted was sitting inside the recording all along. Apple, Google and Samsung each approach the feature a little differently, but you can get to the same result without downloading another app. Before deleting a video or giving up on a shot you thought you missed, take a closer look at the frames inside it. You may find a keeper. Have you ever pulled a great photo out of a video, and what other camera feature do you wish Apple, Google or Samsung would make easier to find? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8e7ae75342cf4db8e025a La Propuesta 422 pide a votantes de Tucson que continúen financiando el Reid Park Zoo te 2026-10-09T13:10:06.099Z La Propuesta 422 pide a votantes de Tucson que continúen financiando el Reid Park Zoo Un mono ardilla de ojos grandes corre sobre un tronco mientras juega con su comida, metiéndose y sacándose un trozo de fruta de su boca. Detrás de él, otro mono trepa por la rama de un árbol con su larga cola enroscada en la corteza. Los monos ardilla se desplazan con rapidez por su insólito refugio en el desierto, saltando desde troncos y tablones de madera hacia gruesas cuerdas y recorriendo a toda prisa un túnel elevado que los lleva a un espacio interior más fresco para escapar del calor creciente. El “Templo de los Monos Pequeños” se ha convertido en un refugio seguro para Mango, Mateo, Hudson y, especialmente, Toto, quien fue rescatado del tráfico de fauna silvestre en 2023. Los visitantes del zoológico Reid Park se detienen a observar las acrobacias de los monos una reciente mañana de martes. La incorporación de los monos ardilla al zoológico fue uno de los primeros proyectos financiados por los contribuyentes después de que los votantes aprobaran un nuevo impuesto sobre las ventas con una vigencia de 10 años en 2017. Este impuesto del 0.1% ha contribuido a financiar la primera fase de mejoras del zoológico desde 2018, el año en que entró en vigor. Entre los proyectos financiados por los contribuyentes también se incluyen: un hábitat de laguna con temática de templo para flamencos chilenos de plumaje rosado intenso. Una entrada renovada y el área “World of Play” (Mundo de Juego), un parque infantil con exhibiciones sensoriales donde los niños pueden aprender sobre la naturaleza mientras trepan y gatean por diversos hábitats imaginarios. Los niños pueden caminar como pingüinos por una zona que recrea la Antártida helada, aprender sobre estas aves y trepar por una selva tropical sudamericana. El parque infantil es accesible para niños con cualquier tipo de capacidad física. La nueva ampliación “Pathway to Asia” (Camino a Asia), cuya inauguración está prevista para el 13 de noviembre, es el proyecto final de la primera fase de las mejoras del zoológico. “Pathway to Asia” creará un refugio en Tucson para dos tigres malayos, un dragón de Komodo, gibones, pandas rojos y el gato de las arenas, una especie adaptada al desierto. Una bandada de flamencos descansa a la sombra en el Zoológico de Reid Park el martes 15 de septiembre de 2026. Los flamencos chilenos fueron trasladados a un nuevo hábitat cerca de la entrada del zoológico en 2021, uno de los primeros proyectos financiados con un impuesto sobre las ventas aprobado por los votantes en 2017. Credit: Stephanie Casanova En noviembre, los votantes decidirán si prorrogan durante otros 20 años el impuesto sobre las ventas del 0.1 % — es decir, un centavo por cada 10 dólares gastados — para ayudar al zoológico a continuar con las mejoras de sus hábitats e instalaciones. Si se aprueba, la Propuesta 422 renovará la autorización de este impuesto sobre las ventas desde el 1 de enero de 2028 hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2047.  El objetivo es “complementar esos fondos públicos con financiación privada”, señaló Nancy Kluge, directora ejecutiva de la Reid Park Zoological Society, entidad que administra el zoológico. Proyectos como “Pathway to Asia” se financian en un 85% con fondos de los contribuyentes y en un 15% con donaciones privadas. ¿Qué financiaría el impuesto? Si la Propuesta 422 es aprobada, el zoológico usaría la mayor parte de esos fondos para ampliar varios hábitats, brindando a los animales más espacio para desplazarse y explorar como parte de las fases 2 y 3 del plan maestro del zoológico, señaló Kluge. “Creo que la Fase 2 es la que más me entusiasma de todas, ya que una de las razones que me impulsó a llevar esto adelante fue el deseo de contar con espacios más amplios para nuestros animales”, señaló Kluge. La Fase 2 incluye rediseñar la exhibición de África para convertirla en una sabana, que es donde actualmente habitan los elefantes, las jirafas y los leones. El zoológico está trabajando para reubicar a sus cabras en hogares y granjas en el área de Tucson y así liberar espacio para dicho rediseño. Las fases 2 y 3 también supondrán la incorporación de nuevos animales, entre ellos facóqueros e hipopótamos pigmeos. El impuesto permitiría al zoológico seguir ofreciendo precios asequibles: $12.75 para adultos y $9 para niños, indicó Kluge. En cambio, la entrada al Zoológico de Phoenix cuesta casi $45 para un adulto y cerca de $33 para un niño. El zoológico ofrece programas como el pase cultural, disponible a través de la biblioteca del Condado de Pima, que otorga a los residentes del condado dos entradas gratuitas para visitar el recinto. Las personas de bajos ingresos que reciben asistencia del Programa de Nutrición Suplementaria para Mujeres, Bebés y Niños (WIC, por sus siglas en inglés) o del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP, por sus siglas en inglés) pagan una tarifa reducida de $2.50 por niño y $6.50 por adulto. Para calificar para WIC, los ingresos de una familia de cuatro miembros deben situarse dentro del 185% del nivel federal de pobreza; es decir, los ingresos del hogar deben ser menos de $5,088 mensuales antes de impuestos. Para calificar para SNAP, los ingresos de una familia de cuatro miembros deben situarse dentro del 200% del nivel federal de pobreza; es decir, los ingresos del hogar deben ser menos de $5,500 mensuales antes de impuestos. Ampliar el impuesto garantizaría que dichas tarifas se mantengan reducidas para los residentes del condado de Pima, señaló Kluge. El impuesto también ha cubierto el costo de las excursiones escolares de kínder de las escuelas de Tucson. ¿Cómo ha contribuido el impuesto sobre las ventas al zoológico? Este impuesto constituye la principal fuente de ingresos para el fondo del zoológico municipal. Dicho fondo se estimó en $17.1 millones para el año fiscal 2024 y se prevé que aumente a $18 millones para el año fiscal 2025, según los informes financieros de Tucson. La incorporación de nuevos animales y la renovación de instalaciones como el área “World of Play” (Mundo de Juego), así como la sustitución de aceras, la modernización de los baños y la creación de más zonas de sombra en el recinto — todo ello financiado en parte por el impuesto sobre las ventas — han atraído a más visitantes, dijo Kluge. Antes de la implementación del impuesto sobre las ventas en 2017, el zoológico recibía unos 480,000 visitantes al año. En los últimos tres años, el promedio anual ha ascendido a cerca de 600,000 visitantes; de ellos, casi 100,000 han accedido de forma gratuita o con descuento, indicó Kluge. Gracias a los ingresos generados por este impuesto, el Reid Park Zoo pudo contratar a dos veterinarios a tiempo completo, garantizando así que los animales cuenten con atención médica especializada todos los días, afirmó. A medida que el zoológico moderniza sus hábitats y sus instalaciones en general, demuestra a la Asociación de Zoológicos y Acuarios que tiene la capacidad de acoger y cuidar adecuadamente a más animales en peligro de extinción, dijo Kluge. El zoológico también respalda iniciativas de conservación mediante la concesión de subvenciones a programas y la colaboración con investigadores que protegen a los animales en su hábitat natural. “Para poder recibir a esos animales, queremos demostrar que apoyamos la conservación”, dijo Kluge. “Al fin y al cabo, la razón de que estos animales estén aquí es educar a la gente sobre su cuidado, para que así deseen protegerlos en la naturaleza”. Trabajadores de la construcción trabajan en el hábitat de los tigres malayos en el Zoológico de Reid Park el martes 15 de septiembre de 2026. Los dos tigres estarán alojados en la exhibición Pathway to Asia, que abrirá sus puertas el 13 de noviembre. Credit: Stephanie Casanova Cuando el zoológico reciba a los dos tigres malayos procedentes de otro zoológico a principios de noviembre, también obtendrá recomendaciones de cría como parte del plan de supervivencia de especies de la Asociación de Zoológicos y Acuarios. Quedan menos de 150 tigres malayos en libertad, según el Fondo Mundial para la Naturaleza de Malasia. Los cuidadores del zoológico pondrán en contacto a los dos tigres a través de una valla y se asegurarán gradualmente de que sean compatibles antes de intentar su reproducción. Los tigres dispondrán de dos hábitats y permanecerán separados la mayor parte del tiempo. “Los tigres se reproducen mejor cuando están separados, salvo durante la época de celo”, señaló Kluge. “Así que, tal vez, la ausencia aviva el deseo”. Comunicarse mejor con la comunidad El folleto informativo para los votantes de la ciudad de Tucson incluye ocho argumentos a favor de la propuesta. No se presentaron argumentos en contra. Kluge no tiene un plan concreto sobre cómo seguiría operando el zoológico sin los ingresos provenientes del impuesto sobre las ventas. “Ya encontraremos la manera”, afirmó. Es posible que el zoológico podría considerar aumentar el precio de las entradas, reducir el número de animales o cancelar los programas que ofrecían acceso gratuito o a precio reducido para evitar problemas financieros, dijo. “Algo en lo que no cederemos es en el cuidado de los animales”, aseguró. En 2020, mientras el zoológico avanzaba con las mejoras planificadas, se instalaron cercas temporales, relacionadas con pruebas de suelo, alrededor de uno de los dos populares estanques de patos de Reid Park, situado fuera del recinto del zoológico. Los residentes se sentían confundidos y molestos. Decían que el zoológico no había sido lo suficientemente transparente respecto a sus planes de ampliación y que no había dejado claro que dicha expansión eliminaría el apreciado estanque de patos del parque, un espacio de acceso gratuito donde la gente podía visitar e interactuar con la naturaleza. Oficiales del zoológico afirmaron que los planes se habían puesto a disposición del público y que no pretendían ocultar nada. Tras una serie de diálogos comunitarios facilitados, la ciudad presentó una solución: trasladaron el área de mantenimiento para hacer espacio y ampliar el zoológico en la dirección opuesta, dejando intacto el estanque de patos. Desde entonces, los funcionarios del zoológico han colaborado con la ciudad para informar mejor a los residentes sobre los cambios, no solo a través de sus propios boletines y redes sociales, sino también mediante los boletines y canales de comunicación municipales. Informaron a los vecinos del parque por correo postal sobre las obras y si estas podrían afectar a sus viviendas. Además, el sitio web del Reid Park Zoo cuenta con una sección titulada “El futuro de su zoológico” (“Future of Your Zoo” en inglés), donde se muestra a los residentes el plan maestro del recinto y se ofrecen actualizaciones a medida que avanza cada fase. Kluge subrayó que las dos siguientes fases de mejoras no alterarían la superficie que ocupa actualmente el zoológico. Bajo el calor creciente de una mañana de martes ya avanzada, la bandada de flamencos chilenos muestran sus habilidades de yoga, manteniéndose en perfecto equilibrio sobre una sola pata. Algunos duermen la siesta a la sombra de los árboles junto a la laguna, mientras otros se acicalan — o utilizan el pico para limpiarse el plumaje — y unos pocos se refrescan en el agua. Traducción: Susan Barnett.  The post La Propuesta 422 pide a votantes de Tucson que continúen financiando el Reid Park Zoo appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8e7ac75342cf4db8e0251 Proposition 422 asks Tucson voters to keep funding Reid Park Zoo  te 2026-10-09T13:10:04.878Z Proposition 422 asks Tucson voters to keep funding Reid Park Zoo  A wide-eyed squirrel monkey runs across a log as it plays with its food, popping a chunk of fruit in and out of his mouth. Behind it, another monkey climbs up a tree branch, its long tail wrapped around the bark. The squirrel monkeys move fast through their unlikely haven in the desert, where they leap from tree trunks and wooden planks onto thick ropes, scurrying through an overhead tunnel to their cooler indoor space to escape the growing heat.  The Temple of Tiny Monkeys has become a safe space for Mango, Mateo, Hudson and, especially, Toto, who in 2023 was rescued from wildlife trafficking. Reid Park Zoo visitors stop to watch the monkey act on a recent Tuesday morning.  Bringing squirrel monkeys to the zoo was one of the first projects taxpayers funded after voters passed a new, 10-year sales tax in 2017. The 0.1% sales tax has helped pay for the first phase of zoo improvements since 2018, when the tax took effect. Taxpayer-funded projects also include: A temple-themed lagoon habitat for popsicle pink-feathered Chilean flamingos. An updated entrance and the World of Play area, a playground with sensory exhibits where children can learn about nature while climbing and crawling through different imagined habitats. Kids can waddle through a frozen Antarctica area and learn about penguins and climb through a South American rainforest. The playground is accessible to children of all physical abilities.  The new Pathway to Asia expansion, set to open Nov. 13, is the final project in Phase 1 of the zoo’s upgrades. Pathway to Asia will create a Tucson refuge for two Malayan tigers, a komodo dragon, gibbons, red pandas and the desert-adapted sand cat.  A flamboyance of flamingos rest in the shade at Reid Park Zoo on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. The Chilean flamingos were moved to a new habitat near the entrance of the zoo in 2021, one of the first projects to be funded using a sales tax that voters approved in 2017. Credit: Stephanie Casanova In the November 3 general election, voters will decide whether to extend the 0.1% sales tax — or 1 cent for every $10 spent — for another 20 years to help the zoo continue its habitat and facility  upgrades. If passed, Proposition 422 would reauthorize the sales tax from Jan. 1, 2028 to Dec. 31, 2047.  The goal is to “leverage those public funds with private funding,” said Nancy Kluge, CEO of the Reid Park Zoological Society, which manages the zoo. Projects like Pathway to Asia are paid for with 85% taxpayer funds and 15% private donations, she said. What would the tax pay for? If Proposition 422 passes, the zoo would use the majority of that funding to enlarge several habitats, giving animals more room to roam and explore as part of phases 2 and 3 of the zoo’s master plan, Kluge said.  “Phase 2 is I think the one I’m most excited about of all of them because part of what drove me to move this forward was wanting bigger spaces for our animals,” Kluge said.  Phase 2 includes redesigning an Africa exhibit as a savannah, where the elephants, giraffes, and lions currently live. The zoo is working to rehome its goats across Tucson area homes and farms to make space for that redesign.  Phases 2 and 3 also would bring in more new animals, including warthogs and pigmy hippos.  The tax would allow the zoo to continue offering affordable prices, at $12.75 for adults and $9 for children, Kluge said. The Phoenix Zoo costs almost $45 for an adult and almost $33 for a child.  The zoo offers programs like the culture pass available at the Pima County Library, which give county residents two free zoo admission passes.  People with lower incomes who receive assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program pay a reduced price of $2.50 per child and $6.50 for an adult. The federal food assistance programs are commonly known as WIC and SNAP, respectively. To qualify for WIC, a family of four needs to fall within 185% of the federal poverty level, meaning the household income is less than $5,088 a month before taxes. To qualify for SNAP a family of four needs to fall within 200% of the federal poverty level, meaning the household income is less than $5,500 a month before taxes. Extending the tax would ensure those rates remain reduced for Pima County residents, Kluge said. The tax has also covered the cost of kindergarten field trips from Tucson schools.  How has the sales tax supported the zoo?  The tax is the primary revenue source for the city’s zoo fund, which was estimated at $17.1 million in fiscal year 2024 and projected to increase to $18 million in fiscal year 2025, according to Tucson financial reports.  New animals and updated amenities like the World of Play, as well as replaced sidewalks, updated bathrooms and more shade to the zoo, all paid for in part by the sales tax, have attracted more visitors, Kluge said. Before the 2017 sales tax, the zoo would see about 480,000 visitors a year. In the last three years, the yearly average has grown to about 600,000 visitors, almost 100,000 of whom have visited for free or on a discount, Kluge said.  With sales tax revenue, Reid Park Zoo was able to hire two full-time veterinarians, ensuring animals have expert medical care available every day, she said.  As the zoo upgrades its habitats and greater campus it is able to show the Association of Zoos and Aquariums that it has the capacity to take in and properly care for more endangered animals, Kluge said. The zoo also supports conservation efforts by giving grants to programs and working with researchers who are protecting animals in the wild.  “For us to get those animals, we want to show that we’re supporting conservation,” Kluge said. “Because that’s the whole reason that these animals are here is to teach people about caring for the animals so that they’ll want to protect them in the wild.” Construction workers work on the Malayan tiger habitat at the Reid Park Zoo on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. The two tigers will be housed in the Pathway to Asia exhibit, which opens on Nov. 13. Credit: Stephanie Casanova As the zoo takes in the two Malayan tigers from another zoo in early November, they also will get breeding recommendations as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ species survival plan. There are less than 150 Malayan tigers left in the wild, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature, Malaysia. The zookeepers will introduce the two tigers through a fence and gradually make sure they’re compatible before breeding. The tigers will have two habitats and stay separated most of the time.  “The tigers, they breed best when they’re apart, except during breeding season,” Kluge said. “So, absence makes the heart grow fonder, maybe.” Communicating better with the community The city of Tucson’s voter pamphlet includes eight arguments in support of the proposition. No arguments were submitted against it.  Kluge doesn’t have a specific plan for how the zoo would move forward without sales tax revenue. “We will work it out,” she said.  The zoo may have to look into raising admission prices, decreasing the amount of animals or ending programs that allowed free or reduced entry prices to avoid financial trouble, she said.  “One thing we won’t compromise on is animal care,” she said. In 2020, as the zoo moved forward with planned upgrades, temporary fences tied to soil testing went up around one of two popular duck ponds in Reid Park, outside of the zoo.  Residents were confused and upset. They said the zoo wasn’t transparent enough in its plans to expand and wasn’t clear that the expansion would remove the park’s beloved duck pond, a free space for people to visit and interact with nature.  Zoo officials said its plans were made available to the public, and they weren’t trying to hide anything. After facilitated community discussions, the city presented a solution. They moved their maintenance yard to make space for expansion of the zoo in the opposite direction, leaving the duck pond untouched.  Since then, zoo officials have worked with the city to not only better inform residents of changes through its own newsletters and social media but also through the city’s newsletters and communications channels. They informed the park’s neighbors through mailers when construction was happening and if it might impact their homes. And the Reid Park Zoo website has a “Future of Your Zoo” section, showing residents the zoo’s master plan and providing updates as each phase moves forward.   Kluge stressed that the next two phases of upgrades would not change the existing footprint of the zoo.  In the rising summer heat of a recent late Tuesday morning, the flock of Chilean flamingos show off their yoga skills, balancing perfectly on one foot. Some nap under the shade of the trees next to the lagoon, while others preen themselves – or use their beak to clean their feathers – and a few cool off in the water.  The post Proposition 422 asks Tucson voters to keep funding Reid Park Zoo  appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8e55a75342cf4db8e0221 Voter anger gives Democrats a boost in governor’s races, but not everywhere te 2026-10-09T13:00:10.567Z Voter anger gives Democrats a boost in governor’s races, but not everywhere Editor’s Note: Elections are about more than who wins. They determine who will govern — and what comes next. The State Affairs 6 focuses on six races, issues or ballot... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Voter anger gives Democrats a boost in governor’s races, but not everywhere first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8e55875342cf4db8e0218 Can Arizona afford all this investment? Let’s do the math. te 2026-10-09T13:00:08.500Z Can Arizona afford all this investment? Let’s do the math. Michael Barrio Arizona wants to be a place where businesses build, manufacturers invest, and families put down roots. However, every new factory, data center, and household adds to the state’s electricity needs — and the state is projecting a 40% increase in peak electricity demand over the next 15 years. Whoever is governor after the November election will inherit this challenge, and while the politics may change, the underlying math won’t. Arizona needs a lot more power, and it needs to stay affordable. That is already getting a lot harder, with utilities like APS proposing double-digit rate hikes for residential customers. That’s the equivalent of residential bills spiking 16%, or about $20 a month—real money for families already stretched thin by Arizona summers. Arizona doesn’t need to build everything, everywhere, all at once. The state needs to be smart about where and how it invests, so new infrastructure delivers real value for families and businesses. This is Arizona’s speed-to-power test, and it comes down to three things the Governor must get right: 1) get more power from the existing grid now, 2) build faster and better, and 3) keep Arizona open for business with prudent guardrails. Get More Power from the Grid We Have Now New transmission lines can take decades or more to permit and build. Arizona doesn’t have that kind of time, so the fastest path to more power is getting more out of what’s already standing.  Reconductoring existing transmission lines — replacing old wires with modern, higher-capacity ones on the same towers—can double a line’s existing carrying capacity. Grid-enhancing technologies can squeeze more from the wires we have, and Arizona can unlock real capacity in months, not years. Meanwhile, the batteries, smart thermostats, electric vehicles, and rooftop solar already sitting in homes and garages across the state can feed power back to the grid at exactly the moments demand peaks, typically a handful of hot summer afternoons each year that put the most strain on the electricity grid. The state should expand access to these tools and build utility programs that reward customers for participating. Done right, they save households money and reduce the need for costly new infrastructure.  Build Faster and Better  The state will also need to build significant new generation, and quickly. Geography works in our favor with Arizona’s abundance of natural resources like solar, wind, and geothermal, which are increasingly cheaper to build than new gas plants and can come online in a fraction of the time.  But cheap and fast power doesn’t matter if it’s stuck in a permitting queue. Siting, permitting, and interconnection processes must also be streamlined so businesses can continue investing and communities can get the power they need. The Governor should set a clear speed-to-power agenda for new energy infrastructure and improve transparency by giving projects predictable timelines, making Arizona a state where resources can move from planning to construction without unnecessary delay. Keep Arizona Open for Business  Arizona is one of the country’s leading states for data center development, with Phoenix ranking as the fourth-largest data center capital. Growth at this scale requires thoughtful planning and clear safeguards.  The state should create a clear set of rules for all large energy users, including data centers, that gives major employers a predictable path to power, places guardrails around how costs for serving new growth are allocated, and protects Arizona’s affordability advantage so the state can continue attracting investment without shifting costs onto families and small businesses. Get the Math Right  The Governor will need to match Arizona’s appetite for growth with an energy strategy that’s practical, affordable, and built to deliver. That means using every cost-effective tool available today while building the new infrastructure the state will need tomorrow. Striking that balance will keep Arizona competitive, open for business, and nimble for what comes next. Michael Barrio is the Arizona lead for Advanced Energy United. The post Can Arizona afford all this investment? Let’s do the math. first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8e2fe75342cf4db8e0197 Severe turbulence diverts New York City flight to Miami, 8 injured te 2026-10-09T12:50:06.963Z Severe turbulence diverts New York City flight to Miami, 8 injured Eight people were hospitalized after a New York City-bound flight was diverted following severe turbulence on Friday, a spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department told Fox News Digital.  Avianca Flight 042 took off from Medellin, Colombia and landed in Miami around 3:30 a.m. local time.  After the eight injured passengers were directed to a local hospital, the remaining passengers departed for New York's John F. Kennedy Airport at 8:15 a.m., the spokesperson told Fox News Digital. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8e2fd75342cf4db8e018e Dak Prescott heckled by car service driver after embarrassing loss, and then things got worse te 2026-10-09T12:50:06.001Z Dak Prescott heckled by car service driver after embarrassing loss, and then things got worse The Dallas Cowboys suffered their annual 'embarrassing loss that nobody saw coming' Thursday night to the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and it was due in large part to Dak Prescott. Put simply, the veteran signal-caller was bad. Really bad. Prescott led the Cowboys to a touchdown on the opening drive of the game, and then was invisible for the rest of the night. He finished with 316 yards, but threw two interceptions, including a game-ending pick on a tipped ball in the red zone on the final possession. It was a horrible night for the Cowboys. Just horrible. BRIAN SCHOTTENHEIMER NOW SITS ON HOTTEST SEAT IN NFL AFTER COWBOYS COLLAPSE AGAINST BUCCANEERS Jerry Jones was seen in his suite looking visibly frustrated after the last interception. Fans were on edge all night. Ceedee Lamb got hurt in the second half and barely played. Most importantly, Dak wasn't very good ... And everyone let him hear about it. I mean everyone: "Embarrassing," an unidentified person — who witnesses say was a car service driver — can be heard saying off camera. "You heard me," he added. "You said it once I look off, huh?" Prescott then turns around and responds. Whoooooooooooooof. Not great! Things are NOT great in Jerry's World today. At all. Bad look here for Dak, by the way. Sure, the driver probably needs to keep his mouth shut given Jerry possibly signed his check last night, but he also didn't just go out there and lay a dud in primetime in a game everyone expected him to win. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Cowboys were whopping 8.5-point favorites Thursday night. The Bucs were winless and WITHOUT Baker Mayfield. And they still won. On the road. So, no, this worker didn't lay a dud last night. Dak did. That's life as a quarterback in the NFL, by the way. It's the price you pay for playing the highest-stress position in the league. You're the hero win your teams win, and you're the villain when they lose. Fair or not, that's how it goes. By the way ... what are the chances Jerry sees this and gives this guy a promotion? I'm serious. Again, Jerry Jones looked FURIOUS last night after Dak's final interception. He was boiling in his suite. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Heck, this worker may be sitting in that booth for the next game! Let's just hope Dak gives him a better performance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8e0aa75342cf4db8dff81 Ex-WWE star to make TNA debut at Bound for Glory, challenge for tag team titles te 2026-10-09T12:40:10.408Z Ex-WWE star to make TNA debut at Bound for Glory, challenge for tag team titles Kiera Hogan returned to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) to help Allie win the Knockouts Tag Team Championship at Slammiversary against The Elegance Brand and with that feud behind them, the duo have been riding high as a team. So much so that Allie and Hogan challenged Zoey Serrano on Thursday’s "Impact" as the wrestler had been a thorn in their sides over the last few weeks. Allie said that she and Hogan were "fighting champions" and weren’t going to back down from anyone. Hogan told Serrano they would see her and a partner of her choosing at Bound for Glory on Sunday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE It didn’t take long for Serrano to make the call. "Dude, I’m just going to jump straight into business here – I have a proposition for you," Serrano said in a backstage segment showing her on a video call with the person she wanted to team up with. "Kiera Hogan and Allie just called me out and it’s going to be for the Knockouts Tag Team Championship. I need your help dude. Are you available for little ol’ me?" On the other line? Shayna Baszler. "You don’t have to pay me to get into a fight with you. Just tell me when and where to be," Baszler said begrudgingly. "… As long as I get to break something I’m there." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The match was made official. Baszler will make her TNA debut teaming with Serrano to take on Allie and Kiera Hogan for the Knockouts Tag Team Championship. Baszler is an accomplished grappling champion who jumped into pro wrestling in the mid-2010s. She made her mark in WWE in 2017, first becoming the NXT women’s champion before moving up to the main roster and becoming a three-time tag team champion. Baszler and Serrano have tag team history. The two teamed up in WWE multiple times in pursuit of the women’s tag team titles, but were never able to accomplish the goal there. Both wrestlers would end up parting ways with WWE and now find themselves back in the championship mix – this time, with TNA. TNA will hold its premier event in Bound for Glory on Sunday in Tampa, Florida. The pay-per-view will coincide with the TNA Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The class will include Amazing Red, Konnan and ODB. Mickie James is also set to make an appearance at the show. Elsewhere, the Bound for Glory card is stacked with championship and grudge matches. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8de4f75342cf4db8dfef2 Behind France's student riots: Communists, unions and a global propaganda network te 2026-10-09T12:30:07.210Z Behind France's student riots: Communists, unions and a global propaganda network When young adults stormed France's Bastille Thursday, a little-known media outlet called BreakThrough News sent followers a "BREAKING" alert: "French students flood Bastille Square in Paris." But that isn't the full story. A Fox News Digital investigation has found that a transnational network of far-left communist and socialist organizations is seizing on France’s fiery student protests to advance a wider political and ideological agenda, using tactics deployed in the United States over the past decade to amplify unrest, deepen divisions and project an image of chaos. Earlier in the week, BreakThrough News splashed another headline across the front of its website: "French students shut down schools in historic strike against austerity," mobilizing "with support from unions and progressive forces." But those "progressive forces" aren't limited to students demanding education reform as part of their "Lycéenne Mobilisation," or high school student mobilization. From France to the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Greece and India, adults with deep pockets are tapping France's school protests and turning a domestic education dispute into a platform for broader political and ideological confrontation. BreakThrough News is a pro-communist propaganda outlet based in New York City, funded by an American-born, Shanghai-based communist tech tycoon, Neville Roy Singham, who has financed a network of communist and far-left groups in the U.S. that have capitalized on grievances to stoke similar street unrest for almost a decade. A Fox News Digital investigation traces how a movement that the media is mostly framing as students protesting deteriorating school conditions is actually part of an extensive infrastructure of unions, communist activists, far-left political parties and international media organizations that are organizing demonstrations, calling strikes, mobilizing supporters and broadcasting the unrest around the world with "BREAKING" alerts. In a digital analysis of scores of news articles, social media posts and public statements, Fox News Digital has identified 50 organizations in the French student protest movement and its wider network of supporters and international amplifiers, revealing an activist ecosystem extending far beyond the students who launched the demonstrations. In the network of 50 groups, 15 are student or youth groups, including several communist youth movements and a Muslim student association. The remaining 35 adult groups include a dozen labor unions; eight communist or socialist organizations; five groups spanning other issues from taxes to parental advocacy, environmental activism, economic justice, international media and diaspora organizing; five civil-rights or human-rights groups; four political parties, including La France Insoumise, or France Unbowed, and the French Communist Party; one Palestinian advocacy groups that complete the "red-green" alliance of leftists with Muslims. FRANCE’S TEEN RIOTS TAKE EXPLOSIVE NEW TURN AS GOVERNMENT POINTS FINGER AT HARD LEFT The network stretches from French classrooms and labor federations to communist organizations in Greece and Britain and international socialist media outlets, such as BreakThrough News, demonstrating how a domestic education dispute has attracted organizations advancing broader political agendas involving capitalism, "austerity," policing, military spending and Israel. "What we're seeing here is the same Red-Green ecosystem that disrupts infrastructure chokeholds in our country such as the Brooklyn Bridge, college campuses and congressional hearings," Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, told Fox News Digital. "And in the case of BreakThrough News, the same sugardaddy — Neville Roy Singham." The case offers a revealing look at the ambitions of France's revolutionary left. Even in a country with powerful labor unions, an established Communist Party, a substantial parliamentary left and a long tradition of street protest, these organizations are demanding political and economic changes that go well beyond the existing left-wing establishment. As one far-left environmental group, Les Soulèvements de la Terre, or "Earth Uprisings," declared in the midst of the riots, "Glory to the rebellious high school students." The statement invoked a call for broader political subversion: "Pour un soulèvement antifasciste" – "For an antifascist uprising." The network's amplification of France's protests illustrates how a local confrontation can be presented to international audiences as part of a broader struggle against Western governments and institutions. "The communist Red and the Islamist Greens have nothing in common but a common enemy, the Judeo-Christian, capitalist, free West, led by the U.S.," Gonzalez said. "Their goal is to dismantle us." The situation in France is potentially even more dangerous, according to Gonzalez, who cited the European nation's well-established and active communist parties and a history of government changing by street violence. He noted the fall of the Fourth Republic in 1958 after large protests over Algeria, and that the government nearly fell in 1968 over student protests. "And of course, there was the blood-drenched violence of the 1789 French Revolution," Gonzalez added. FRANCE ROCKED BY STUDENT RIOTS AS HUNDREDS ARRESTED, VIOLENCE SPREADS NATIONWIDE Since late September, politicians from the far-left political party, La France insoumise, were seen working with students organizing blockades in Seine-Saint-Denis, a low-income suburb northeast of Paris. French-Moroccan journalist Nora Bussigny wrote that "many elected officials" from La France Insoumise "have indeed worked to co-opt the student protests, at the risk of seeing them spiral out of control: by fanning the flames, discrediting institutions like the police, and legitimizing the principle of political violence." Soon after, a wide network of far-left groups put out the call for tens of thousands of secondary school students and supporters to march through Paris on Oct. 6, while demonstrations spread across France. Student organizations in the network of 50 include the Union Syndicale Lycéenne, or High School Students' Union; Union Étudiante, or Student Union; Fédération des Associations Générales Étudiantes, or Federation of General Student Associations; and Union Nationale des Étudiants de France, or National Union of Students of France, helped mobilize students for the Oct. 6 demonstrations. Other student organizations, including Solidaires Étudiantes, or Solidaires Students, have joined the broader campaign. The organizational machinery supporting the mobilization extends beyond the teenagers who first took to the streets. National labor federations and professional education unions have called on adult workers to join the mobilization, bringing the institutional reach of organized labor into the student movement. The Confédération nationale du travail, or National Confederation of Labour, declared: "The demands of high school students are also ours. They are right to revolt." The adult-led labor organizations in the network of 50 include: the Confédération générale du travail, or General Confederation of Labour; Force Ouvrière, or Workers' Force; and Union nationale des syndicats autonomes, or National Union of Autonomous Trade Unions. Several education-sector unions called for a strike and demonstration in support of the high school movement. The organizations include the CFDT Public Education, Training and Research; CGT Éduc'action; the National Federation of Education, Culture and Vocational Training–Workers' Force; SUD Éducation; and Syndicat National des Enseignements de Second Degré, the National Union of Secondary Education, affiliated with the Unitary Trade Union Federation. The support extends beyond teachers and students into a wider collection of organizations, including parents' associations, civil-rights groups, antiracist organizations and political movements. Among them are the Fédération des Conseils de Parents d’Élèves, or Federation of Parents' Councils; Ligue des Droits de l’Homme, or Human Rights League; Mouvement Contre le Racisme et Pour L'amitié entre Les Peuples, or Movement Against Racism and for Friendship Between Peoples; and SOS Racisme, or SOS Racism. TRUMP, WALTZ LINK FRANCE RIOTS TO MASS IMMIGRATION AS THOUSANDS ARE ARRESTED In Paris on Tuesday, the big day of the protests, the ideological character of the mobilization was visible on the streets. In Paris, activists waved red flags of the far-left Fédération Syndicale Étudiante, or Student Trade Union Federation. Some demonstrators wore Palestinian keffiyeh scarves covering parts of their faces as they marched behind a bright red banner bearing the words "Contre Les Guerres Impérialistes," French for "Against Imperialist Wars." The slogan is a recurring political message among anti-war, feminist and revolutionary-left organizations. The message on the red banner continued, "Guerre De Clase !" or "Class War!" over a bright yellow image of the hammer and sickle. The banner identified the Young Communists, associated with the Mouvement Jeunes Communistes de France, or Young Communists Movement of France, which works closely with the French Communist Party. Activists carried flags bearing the communist hammer and sickle. On Instagram, the organization announced the launch of "Democratic and Antifascist Vigilance Committees." "High school students neglected, pro-Palestinian activists persecuted, unionists fired. State repression against our democratic rights has intensified in recent years," the group declared. FRENCH SCHOOL RIOTS DEEPEN AS EXPERTS POINT TO FAR-LEFT ALLIANCE FUELING ‘BROADER CONFRONTATION’ At the protest, Fabien Roussel, national secretary of the French Communist Party, took photos with protesters and later posted a message on X: "Standing alongside high school students in Paris, together with Communist elected officials and activists." Red flags with white stars and the message "Parti Communiste Français" flapped around him. Online the French Communist Party has continued advancing other political campaigns, including a demand to stop supplying arms to Israel, under the slogan "Stop arming the Palestinian genocide!" On Wednesday, after the peak protests, the Nouveau Parti anticapitaliste – L’Anticapitaliste, "The New Anticapitalist Party," rallied supporters, declaring there are "always more reasons to mobilize." Other revolutionary-left groups, including Le Poing Levé, or The Raised Fist, and Révolution Permanente, or Permanent Revolution, have promoted solidarity between high school students and university activists. FRANCE EXPLODES AGAIN AS STUDENTS RIOT OVER EDUCATION In Saint-Denis, where the protests began, the Parti des Indigènes de la République, or Party of the Indigenous of the Republic, shared a photograph of young men standing outside Lycée Paul Éluard, a high school that has become a symbol of the unrest. As red smoke billowed above them, the students stood in front of large gray letters spelling out the school's name, holding a Palestinian flag. The school was later featured in the New York Times under the headline, "The School Near Paris That Shows Why French Students Are Protesting." In the network of 50 groups, Étudiants Musulmans de France, or Muslim Students of France, rallied followers to protest for the right of youth to "study with dignity." And members of Urgence Palestine, or "Palestine Emergency," marched proudly in the student protests with the Palestinian flag. Elsewhere, French lawmaker Louis Boyard of the far-left party, La France insoumise waved a Palestinian flag while standing at Paris-Est-Créteil University with students as they blocked their campus. In marches, their activists wave trademark purple flags that flutter with the group's acronym "FI" and a white φ symbol symbol for the Greek word "phi." POWER COUPLE OF CHAOS: HOW A TYCOON AND ACTIVIST BUILT A 'REVOLUTIONARY BASE' AT THE HOUSE OF SINGHAM On Wednesday, BreakThrough News published an article portraying the demonstrations as a "historic strike against austerity." It also published a dramatic Instagram video of Bally Bagayoko, the far-left mayor of Saint-Denis and a politician with La France insoumise, sliding in front of students during a confrontation with police. BreakThrough News described the scene as Bagayoko protecting "a line of French students from police as they attack the protesters." The anti-policing video received about 346,000 likes in one day. Among the accounts that liked the video were Twitch influencer Hasan Piker, a self-described Marxist; BreakThrough News editor Zoe Alexandra; the Houston chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, the Pittsburgh chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace and other groups in the Singham network. Earlier this year, Piker traveled to Cuba as part of a far-left "caravan" supporting the island nation's communist government. There, he took a photo with Jodie Evans, Singham's wife and co-founder of CodePink, which has received $1.33 million from Singham. From Latin America, teleSUR, an international television network in the Singham network, frequently circulates material from left-wing media outlets including BreakThrough News, and it shared footage of French students clashing with police. The video featured a dramatic soundtrack and the headline: "TENSIONS ESCALATE...." FRANCE’S VIOLENT STUDENT PROTESTS RAISE WARNING FOR AMERICA: ‘A CAUTIONARY TALE’ As French students stormed the streets, the Communist Youth of Greece publicly expressed solidarity with their movement. "Victory for the struggle of the school students in France!" the group said in a statement. BreakThrough News quoted the Greek communist organization in its France coverage, describing the developments as "foreshadowing more student struggles to follow." Another international connection runs through Indian Alliance Paris, a small France-based organization of students, researchers and professionals who describe themselves as committed to a "democratic and egalitarian" India. In mid-January 2023, Indian Alliance Paris co-sponsored a teach-in in Manhattan, opposing the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The venue: the People's Forum Inc., a midtown Manhattan hub for communist organizing that Singham launched in 2017 with $22.44 million in funding. Over the past near decade, leaders of the People's Forum have coordinated hundreds of protests across America's streets. The People's Forum co-sponsored the event with Democratic Socialists of America and other organizations in the Singham-funded activist ecosystem, including CodePink and the Party for Socialism and Liberation. In mid-May 2024, the People's Forum hosted a screening of a 1967 French film "La Chinoise," and described the film as a story about a small group of French students studying Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong, "trying to find out their position in the world and how to change the world to a Maoistic community using terrorism." Mao unleashed mass political persecution, violence, imprisonment and social upheaval in China. Attendees were invited to purchase an $8 "solidarity ticket." On Tuesday, Indian Alliance Paris promoted the French student agitation while drawing parallels with student demonstrations in India. It posted a message on X, sending a heart emoji "to Gen Z: In France. In India. Bravo for today." The result is a self-reinforcing cycle: far-left activist networks amplify protests around the world, then package the unrest as evidence of a growing global uprising. On Thursday, after the French students had headed home after their siege on Bastille, BreakThrough News posted a collage on Instagram of short video clips from the U.S., Spain, India, France, Brazil, Belgium. Chile and Germany with youth waving communist flags, clashing with police and flooding the streets. It posted a headline in bold capital letters over the videos: "YOUTH RISE UP AROUND THE WORLD." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8dbf575342cf4db8dfe84 Divers uncover ancient treasures linked to Roman giant who helped shape American history te 2026-10-09T12:20:05.554Z Divers uncover ancient treasures linked to Roman giant who helped shape American history A 2,100-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Turkey has revealed thousands of luxury dishes of a type once prized by Cicero, the famed Roman statesman whose writings later influenced America's Founding Fathers — with an expert calling the find "quite rare."  The recovery was recently announced by Turkish officials, the state-run Anadolu Agency (AA) reported Sept. 28. Pictures show divers working among piles of ancient pottery, with ceramic plates and bowls scattered across the sandy seabed. ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST FAMOUS SAYINGS ABOUT ROME MAY BE WRONG, NEW STUDY SUGGESTS The artifacts include 122 different forms and sizes of plates, bowls and trays, including dishes used for nuts, soup and fish. Researchers believe the ship was traveling from Rhosus to Rome when it struck a shallow area during a storm and sank, according to AA. The wreck lies about 138 to 180 feet below the surface. The discovery is particularly significant because the ceramics are believed to have originated in Rhosus, a production center mentioned in the writings of Cicero — though there's no evidence that the recovered dishes belonged to Cicero himself. Cicero, one of ancient Rome's most celebrated orators and politicians, significantly influenced the U.S.'s Founding Fathers, especially Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. DIVERS UNCOVER HUNDREDS OF ANCIENT RELICS NEAR SHIPWRECK UNTOUCHED FOR 2,100 YEARS In a letter to his friend Atticus in 50 B.C., the statesman wrote that he had ordered ceramic vessels from Rhosus for him, according to AA. Taco Terpstra, a professor of classics and history at Northwestern University, told Fox News Digital that the discovery offers an unusual opportunity to connect ancient artifacts with historical writings. "It's unusual that we have so much of this type of ceramic," Terpstra said. DAMAGED FRAGMENT DEEMED 'UNREMARKABLE' TURNS OUT TO BE RARE PIECE OF HOMER'S 'ODYSSEY' HISTORY He explained that coins found aboard the ship help researchers date the wreck, while the pottery can be traced to a production region in what is now southern Turkey and northern Syria. The combination of archaeological evidence, ancient coins and historical writings makes the discovery especially rare, he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Terpstra also described the ceramics as "the equivalent of fine china" today. "This is not ordinary tableware," he said. "This is not the kind of stuff that ordinary Romans would have on their table." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "This is for a high-end market, which is one reason why Cicero talks about these." Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said the ceramics were remarkably well preserved because clay had been packed between them before they were placed in wooden crates — a detail that caught Terpstra's attention. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The historian suggested the material may have been unfired clay, although he noted that the report did not specify its exact form. "I imagine they meant unfired soft clay, which, when the ship went down, preserved the ceramics to a very high degree," Terpstra said. Terpstra added that, while Roman shipwrecks in the Mediterranean are "quite common," the convergence of historical evidence makes this find exceptional. "It's quite rare for all of it … [all] the lines of evidence to come together, like monetary, archeological, literary," Terpstra said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8dbf475342cf4db8dfe7b Aaron Judge's frustration with Yankees is understandable, but his 'all-in' criticism misses the mark te 2026-10-09T12:20:04.669Z Aaron Judge's frustration with Yankees is understandable, but his 'all-in' criticism misses the mark I preface this by saying Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone have overstayed their welcome in the Bronx. But Aaron Judge knows how the average New York Yankees fan operates, and quite frankly, he has played them like a fiddle over the last couple of weeks. When Boone confirmed that Judge had a "moderate" calf strain, Judge made it a point that night that he was not happy his manager, who has his players’ backs to a fault, had divulged that (obviously true) information. He made it known that if it were up to him, he’d be on the field in the postseason, arguably putting pressure on the team. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Then, minutes after the Yankees were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays, he all but threw the front office under the bus. Judge said he wanted the organization to be "all-in," and when asked if he felt they had been, he said, "it’s tough to say." "I want to trade for everybody, sign everybody every single year, but I know that's not realistic. They give us a winning team every single year, but that's not good enough here in New York. We're the Yankees. You've got to go out there and expect championships and go all-in every year. I'm excited to see what they do," Judge said. It goes without saying that the offseason of running back practically the same team, headlined by giving Trent Grisham the $22 million qualifying offer, was not exactly a decision made in a Mensa meeting. But the Yankees have a payroll of over $308 million. The three teams remaining in the American League have a combined payroll of $273.4 million. Are the Rays, Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians "all-in"? Look, guys like Grisham, Ryan McMahon and Jazz Chisholm didn’t work here, whether it was the weight of New York or an organizational philosophy just not meshing. Maybe Cashman should have made a harder push for, say, catcher Adley Rutschman – although Austin Wells’ bat was the least of the Yankees' concerns after the All-Star break and in October. Maybe there are a few prospects out there, like Jasson Dominguez, Clint Frazier and Miguel Andujar, that Cashman held on to for too long. Maybe gambling on the future of Anthony Volpe instead of bringing in the proven Corey Seager (who just hit a career-worst .227 at age 32 with six years left on his deal) was the wrong move. Maybe doing the same with George Lombard Jr. and passing on Tarik Skubal (as if they really needed him) is a mistake, too. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER But before Judge even had his first arbitration case, the Yankees acquired reigning National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton, eventual MVP candidate DJ LeMahieu, and bona fide ace Gerrit Cole, fresh off a 326-strikeout, 2.50 ERA season. Throughout his tenure, they have added players like Anthony Rizzo, Carlos Rodon, Cody Bellinger, Devin Williams, David Bednar, Luis Garcia and Max Fried, while turning almost anyone who walks into the bullpen into a threat. The Yankees have developed their next MVP candidate in Ben Rice, and Cam Schlittler is going to win the Cy Young Award next month in his first full MLB season. Meanwhile, anyone reading this would be lucky to name a total of 10 people on this year’s notably all-in Rays, White Sox and Guardians. To make a guess, the one "all-in" move that could have been made was keeping Juan Soto. The Yankees acquired him after missing the postseason in 2023, knowing he was going to free agency. Soto hit a career-high 41 home runs to help the Yankees to their first World Series appearance since 2009 , as Judge and Soto were the best 1-2 tandem in recent memory. That only lasted for a year, though, as the New York Mets won the Soto sweepstakes with a 15-year, $765 million deal. The Yankees offered 16 years and $760 million, but the Mets offered Soto travel, suites and $40 million more if he does not opt out after his fifth season. I mean, are we really going to be mad at the front office that Soto chose to take over $800 million with the Mets? And if Soto were still in the Bronx, Bellinger and Fried would not be, so there would be something else to complain about. Were the Yankees "all-in" when they acquired Scott Brosius to play third base ahead of the 1998 season instead of, say, Ken Caminiti, who won the NL MVP just one year prior? Going all-in doesn’t mean having an All-Star everywhere, and Judge obviously knows that. Sometimes, "all-in" is simply masked as players playing well. Speaking of which, here’s the ugly truth — Aaron Judge would have at least one title is he wasn’t a .205 hitter in the postseason from 2017 to 2024. The Yankees’ title drought, tied for the longest since 1923, is the fault of many — players (including Judge) and decision-makers alike. Judge will be 35 in April, and if the impending lockout goes awry, he could be 36 by the time baseball is played again. He sees his mortality, and he’s probably desperate at this point. But his desperation is clouding his perception of reality. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8d99e75342cf4db8dfddd Xona’s commercial GPS alternative is about to go live te 2026-10-09T12:10:06.246Z Xona’s commercial GPS alternative is about to go live Xona's precision timing and navigation service will enter beta testing after SpaceX launches six satellites designed by the company. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8d74775342cf4db8dfd95 Unrest erupts in New York City after illegal immigrant shot by ICE agent and more top headlines te 2026-10-09T12:00:07.922Z Unrest erupts in New York City after illegal immigrant shot by ICE agent and more top headlines 1. Unrest erupts in NYC after illegal immigrant shot by ICE agent 2. Putin pledges to help resolve Iran conflict at high-level meeting 3. Anthropic bans abusive language towards its AI models   BRACING FOR IMPACT — Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast with dangerous landfall looming. Continue reading … ‘IT’S IMPOSSIBLE' — Suspected plague victim's mom speaks out after daughter's death: 'I know the truth'. Continue reading … HISTORIC FIRST — Firing squad execution of Fort Hood mass murderer to be livestreamed. Continue reading … NOT PERMITTED — Ithaca cracks down on Cornell with sweeping permit freeze amid rape allegation fallout. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8d74675342cf4db8dfd8c 16-year-old allegedly led ransomware gang behind hundreds of attacks te 2026-10-09T12:00:06.775Z 16-year-old allegedly led ransomware gang behind hundreds of attacks When you picture the person running an international ransomware operation, a 16-year-old probably does not come to mind. Yet investigators say a teenager was the suspected main operator behind KillSec, a cybercrime group linked to around 1,000 suspected attacks worldwide. About 500 of those attacks have so far been identified as successful. Now, an international law enforcement operation has taken KillSec's leak site and key servers offline. Authorities also secured at least 110 terabytes of stolen data that could have been exposed or used to pressure victims. The takedown offers a remarkable look at how accessible cybercrime has become. More importantly, it shows how attackers continue to find their way into poorly protected systems and turn stolen files into leverage. What investigators uncovered about KillSec shows how the group operated, how AI reportedly played a role and what you can do to make ransomware attacks harder to pull off. Join us for a free CyberGuy LIVE class. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares practical ways to stay safer, smarter and more confident with technology. Explore classes on stopping spam, phone security, financial protection and using AI to get better health care. Each class is free, easy to follow and comes with a free printable checklist. See the classes and register at CyberGuyLive.com. FBI STRIKES BACK AT HACKING GROUP WITH OVERSEAS ARREST OF ALLEGED LEADER The crackdown, known as Operation KillSwitch, took place on Sept. 30. Authorities from the United States and several European countries participated in the investigation. Europol and Eurojust also helped coordinate the effort. Police carried out eight searches in Greece, Romania, Spain and the United Kingdom. Three suspects were provisionally arrested. Investigators also took control of five central servers connected with KillSec's operation. One of the biggest moves involved KillSec's dark web leak site. The group allegedly used the site to name victims and threaten to publish stolen files unless they paid. Authorities have now taken control of that infrastructure. Perhaps the most startling part of this case involves the age of the suspected operator. Investigators identified a 16-year-old as KillSec's suspected administrator and main operator. Another suspected member, described as a developer, turned 18 in August and was reportedly still a minor when some of the alleged crimes occurred. Investigators also identified people suspected of serving as a negotiator and an affiliate. Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing. Age aside, the alleged operation was anything but small. KillSec has been active since around 2024. According to Europol, the group exploited software vulnerabilities and poorly secured access points to break into organizations. Attackers then copied sensitive internal files to systems they controlled. Once attackers had the files, the pressure began. KillSec allegedly listed organizations on its dark web site and threatened to publish their stolen data if they refused to pay. In some cases, the stolen files were reportedly made available after victims declined to hand over a ransom. Europol says the group received substantial ransom payments from some attacks. That strategy shows how ransomware has changed over the years. Criminals do not always need to lock every file on a computer to create leverage. Stolen information itself can become the threat. If an attacker gets employee records, customer information or confidential business documents, the victim can face serious consequences even when backups work perfectly. Investigators also uncovered another detail that caught my attention. Europol says members of KillSec used artificial intelligence to help build and maintain ransomware infrastructure and identify potential victims. That does not mean AI carried out the entire attack by itself. However, it shows how cybercriminals can use the same technology everyone else is experimenting with to speed up parts of their work. A teenager may no longer need to build every piece of an attack from scratch. Tools, stolen credentials, vulnerable systems and AI assistance can lower some of the barriers that once required deeper technical expertise. That should make all of us pay closer attention to basic security habits. FBI'S FIRST CYBER FUGITIVE ON TEN MOST WANTED LIST RETURNS TO US AFTER CAPTURE IN VENEZUELA The investigation remains active. Authorities are examining computers, servers and other seized evidence. Investigators are also following cryptocurrency and other alleged criminal proceeds. That evidence could uncover additional attacks, victims or people connected with the operation. Europol also cautions that the current number of successful attacks may change as investigators continue reviewing what they seized. For now, KillSec's core infrastructure has taken a significant hit. However, ransomware groups have a long history of disappearing, reorganizing and resurfacing under different names. That makes prevention especially important even after a major takedown. KillSec appears to have focused mainly on organizations rather than individual home computer users. Still, the methods behind the attacks offer lessons that apply to everyone. Europol says the group exploited software vulnerabilities and poorly secured access points. Those are the same types of weaknesses security experts have warned about for years. An old router, forgotten account or unpatched computer can give attackers an opening. A compromised password can do the same. Once criminals gain access, they can steal information before anyone realizes something has gone wrong. So, while you probably cannot stop an international ransomware gang yourself, you can make your devices and accounts harder to break into. A few simple security habits can close some of the openings attackers commonly look for. Do not keep putting off updates on your computer, phone, browser and other connected devices. Security updates often fix vulnerabilities attackers already know how to exploit. CISA recommends regularly patching operating systems and software, especially on devices exposed to the internet. Turn on automatic updates when that option is available. Using the same password across several accounts gives an attacker more opportunities if one login is exposed. Create a different password for each important account. A password manager can help generate and store strong credentials without forcing you to remember every one. You should also check whether passwords you already use have appeared in known data leaks. Your iPhone or Android phone may already have tools that can flag compromised passwords. HACKER CLAIMS 7.49M CUSTOMER RECORDS STOLEN FROM AMERICAN UTILITY COMPANY A stolen password becomes much less useful when your account requires another form of verification. Enable two-factor (2FA) or multifactor authentication on your email, financial accounts, cloud storage and other important services. When available, consider phishing-resistant options such as passkeys or security keys instead of relying only on text-message codes. Ransomware becomes far more painful when your only copy of a photo, document or financial record lives on the compromised device. Back up important files regularly. Consider keeping one copy in the cloud and another on an external drive. If you use an external drive, disconnect it when the backup finishes. Some ransomware can also target drives that remain connected to an infected computer. A convincing email, fake update warning or malicious attachment can provide an attacker with a way into your computer. Avoid opening files you were not expecting. Instead of clicking an urgent update prompt from a webpage or email, open the app itself and check for updates there. If something feels unusual, stop before entering a password or running a downloaded file. Strong antivirus software can help detect ransomware, malicious downloads and other threats before they spread. Keep the protection updated and run a full scan if your computer suddenly behaves differently, redirects your browser or shows unfamiliar programs. Security software will never replace safe habits. However, it can provide another opportunity to catch a threat before the damage grows. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com. If you see a ransom message or suddenly lose access to important files, disconnect the affected device from your network. Avoid plugging backup drives into the compromised computer until you know the device is clean. The FBI says it does not support paying ransomware demands because payment does not guarantee that your information will be restored. The agency also encourages victims to report ransomware incidents. You can file a report with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov or contact your local FBI field office. The FBI specifically directs ransomware victims to use those channels. One more thing: type IC3.gov directly into your browser. The FBI has warned that scammers have created fake IC3 websites, including lookalike pages that may appear in sponsored search results. The age of KillSec's suspected operator is going to grab the headlines, and I understand why. Sixteen is incredibly young to be accused of running an operation connected with this many attacks. What stays with me, though, is how familiar the alleged entry points sound. Vulnerable software and poorly protected access can still give criminals exactly the opening they need. That is why I keep coming back to the basics. Update your devices. Protect important accounts with more than a password. Keep a backup that an attacker cannot easily reach. You may never know which security step stopped an attack. That is far better than discovering which one you skipped after your files are already gone. If a 16-year-old can allegedly help run a ransomware operation tied to hundreds of successful attacks, do you think powerful hacking tools and AI are making cybercrime too easy to enter at a young age? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8d29675342cf4db8dfbf5 Woman says public was forced to leave California forum over her 'Save Girls Sports' shirt te 2026-10-09T11:40:06.055Z Woman says public was forced to leave California forum over her 'Save Girls Sports' shirt A California women’s sports advocate and candidate for office says organizers cleared the audience from a school board candidate forum after a dispute over her "Save Girls Sports" shirt. Shannon Kessler, the Republican candidate for California’s 30th Assembly District and founder of Save Girls Sports Central Coast, told OutKick she was instructed to cover the shirt at a Sept. 21 forum for Lucia Mar Unified School District trustee candidates in Arroyo Grande. The shirt also carried her name and Assembly campaign information on the back, Kessler acknowledged. She said she offered to cover that portion before eventually agreeing to conceal the front as well. CALIFORNIA SUPERINTENDENT CANDIDATE EJECTED FROM SPORTS LEAGUE MEETING FOR BOISTEROUS TITLE IX DEFENSE The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County hosted the forum with the American Association of University Women’s 5 Cities Pismo Beach Branch. Footage shows the host of the forum announcing a "violation," before instructing everyone to leave. "From this point on, this forum has been cancelled, because of that violation, we can not proceed," he said, as seen in footage provided by Kessler. "We will ask you to leave now, yes, due to the violation. The violation that there are not to be any slogans, no campaign slogans in the forum, we can not continue." The candidate forum continued without an audience, with participants answering previously submitted written questions on camera. The event was held at Arroyo Grande High School, rather than being a regular school board meeting. Kessler said the confrontation began when she entered wearing the shirt and was told its message violated the event’s rules. "It’s just a women’s rights shirt," she said. She said organizers suggested she turn the shirt inside out in a bathroom, but she initially refused. Kessler argued that the slogan reflected her advocacy against transgender athletes competing in girls’ sports and was not specific to her Assembly campaign. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Kessler said she then offered to borrow a jacket to cover the campaign information on the back. "That wasn’t good enough for them. They said I had to cover Save Girls Sports, that message," she said. According to Kessler, a woman she described as a League leader then told her the front needed to be covered because it carried an "anti-trans hateful message." "I cannot control how you perceive it, but I don’t mean it that way," Kessler said she responded. Kessler did not identify that organizer by name in the interview. She also alleged that the rules were enforced differently against other attendees. Kessler said a person wearing a "Trans kids belong" shirt and attendees wearing other candidates’ campaign information were not asked to cover their clothing. "I don’t have a problem with him wearing that shirt," she said of the attendee displaying the transgender advocacy message. "Once again, I feel that he has the right to carry that message." The League’s published forum rules prohibit campaign signs, banners, buttons, clothing and literature inside the forum room. Its website allows campaign materials in a designated area outside the room and says organizers can refuse entry to attendees wearing clothing considered political or disruptive. Kessler said companions wearing Save Girls Sports shirts were also instructed to cover them or turn them inside out. She said organizers threatened to call police if they did not comply. Arroyo Grande police records list a disturbance-of-the-peace call at the high school’s address at 6:07 p.m. Sept. 21. The public log does not explain the underlying dispute or what action officers took. Kessler said police never entered to remove her. Instead, organizers dismissed the audience. Footage provided by Kessler shows an exchange with a staffer about the shirt and audience members leaving the room. Kessler said she ultimately covered the shirt with a borrowed jacket, had the signs taken away and put a campaign-branded water bottle in her purse after trustee Colleen Martin raised an objection to it. "I had finally said, okay, look, if you’re going to eject everyone, I’ll cover the shirt. And they still canceled the meeting," she said. CALIFORNIA GIRLS' TRACK AND FIELD STARS SPEAK OUT AS GAVIN NEWSOM'S TITLE IX CRISIS GROWS Kessler described the episode as discriminatory. "I feel like it was viewpoint discrimination and against my First Amendment rights," she said. The dispute follows a prolonged local debate over transgender students’ participation in girls’ sports and access to locker rooms. OutKick reached out to the League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County; AAUW Five Cities–Pismo Beach branch President Jean Burns Slater; Lucia Mar School District communications representative Amy Jacobs; school board Vice President Colleen Martin; and the Arroyo Grande Police Department for comment. "The Lucia Mar School District said the forum "was not a school- or District-sponsored event," explaining that the League rented the high school facilities through its facilities-use process," the district said. "The Sept. 21 candidate forum was not a school- or District-sponsored event. The event was sponsored and conducted by the League of Women Voters, which rented Arroyo Grande High School facilities through the District’s facilities use process." Beyond processing the facilities-use application, neither the school nor the District had a role in planning or conducting the event, establishing or enforcing event rules, or making decisions regarding the audience. Questions regarding those matters are best directed to the event organizers. Kessler has advocated before the Lucia Mar board for restrictions based on biological sex. Her organization’s website says Save Girls Sports Central Coast was founded in March 2025, before she launched her Assembly campaign. In May 2025, the board voted 5-2 against placing a proposed resolution supporting Title IX and fairness in girls’ sports on a future agenda. District Superintendent Paul Fawcett said the proposal would have committed the district to advocacy directed at state and federal officials and the California Interscholastic Federation, rather than immediately changing district policies. Kessler, who is challenging Democratic Assemblymember Dawn Addis, said her advocacy extends beyond the election and that she intends to continue pressing school officials on the issue. "We’re not against any individuals," she said. "We’re against this state policy." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8cb9275342cf4db8dfaaf Ex-WNBA player Sydney Colson tells White colleagues to 'shut the f--- up,' smears Fever fans te 2026-10-09T11:10:10.897Z Ex-WNBA player Sydney Colson tells White colleagues to 'shut the f--- up,' smears Fever fans Welcome to the absurd reality of Sydney Colson — pure resentment behind a podcast mic. The former WNBA bench player, who charges fans sitting in the baseline seats, sent a direct message to former teammate Sophie Cunningham and White colleagues across the league, telling them to: "Shut the f--- up." The former Indiana Fever player jumped on her podcast, "Unsupervised with Syd & TP," to unleash a tirade aimed squarely at two targets: Cunningham and White Fever fans. Targeting Cunningham and other White players who express support for protecting women's sports, Colson unloaded: TRANSGENDER ATHLETES HAVE TAKEN 2,293 CHAMPIONSHIP SPOTS FROM BIOLOGICAL WOMEN, NEW RESEARCH FINDS "Let me just tell you now, for real, for real: for the White players in the league, when you don’t say s—, and even worse, when you say things that are harmful, talking about the trans s---, nobody respects you. Shut the f--- up. Shut the f--- up. Nobody wants to hear your opinion." Colson explicitly targeted Cunningham's stance on biological men competing in women's sports, attacking players who claim to value team solidarity while holding those views: "Listen, if you never speak up about a damn thing when you know it’s impacting the people you claim to love and care about, you know, ‘We’re fighting together as a team, sister,’ blah, blah, blah, and you don’t speak up when things affect them, they don’t respect you. They’re just trying to make it." She added: "And you ought to be ashamed. Y’all ought to be ashamed to act like you’re cool with people, to act like you care about sisterhood, all of these things." Colson's hostility toward her peers matches the disdain she directs at White Fever fans in Indianapolis. The 37-year-old took a giant swipe at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse crowd, claiming: "This environment is not discouraging people from showing up and being hateful, racist, homophobic, sexist, or any of those things." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Colson demanded everyone "keep this in reality," accusing fans of ignoring players' complaints. "People are being told that things are not based in reality, even though players are documented and on record saying what they have experienced," Colson claimed. ACES' FANS SPEW UNFOUNDED CLAIMS THAT FEVER FANS ARE 'RACIST' WHILE DEFENDING A'JA WILSON She went so far as to call the arena atmosphere "a slap in the face to Black players who are in the organization right now, who have been in it, or who are going to possibly have to be in it." But when arena security reviewed video of a fan pointing at A'ja Wilson, it found no code of conduct violation. The fan pointed and yelled, "It's on you!" after a foul call. Colson ignored the official security report anyway, treating White fans in Indianapolis as guilty until proven innocent: "I know that it is not every Fever fan, but it is enough, and it is enough for me to need to tell you that there is a problem that you need to address." The sports media machine, from outlets like The Athletic to commentators like Colson, constantly weaponizes race to attack Indiana fans. Since Caitlin Clark helped drive the WNBA's popularity, left-wing sports writers have bristled at traditional fans filling arenas. They look for reasons to villainize sold-out crowds in Indianapolis. That same animus drives Colson's treatment of Cunningham on social media. When Chicago's DiJonai Carrington bloodied Cunningham with a flagrant foul, Colson mocked her former teammate on Threads: "Love a trans foul." Cheering for harm against a former teammate over a basic political disagreement is total garbage. Imagine a male commentator charging into the baseline seats, getting physically held back by production staff, then hopping on a podcast to tell his colleagues to "shut the f--- up." He would be fired before reaching his car. The sports media elite actively protects Colson after every baseline meltdown. Media figures like Colson alienate the spectators funding their league's growth. Turning paying ticket buyers into political punching bags and telling colleagues to shut up is terrible business and toxic for basketball. WNBA VETERAN NATASHA CLOUD SMEARS FEVER FAN WITH WILD DOMESTIC ABUSE CLAIM OVER POINTING FINGER AT A'JA WILSON The WNBA has a clear choice. League brass can keep coddling bitter media figures, or stand up for the fans paying for tickets. Drop the double standard and hold Sydney Colson accountable once and for all. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8cb9275342cf4db8dfaa6 Pro wrestler KJ Orso gears up to showcase Native American ancestry in Produce Wrestling's Skoden event te 2026-10-09T11:10:10.195Z Pro wrestler KJ Orso gears up to showcase Native American ancestry in Produce Wrestling's Skoden event Pro wrestling star KJ Orso is one of a handful of athletes in the sport who have a Native American background and is set to showcase his heritage in Produce Wrestling’s Skoden event on Monday. Orso will team up with Gringo Loco to take on Rich Swann and Tiny Giant. Skoden will celebrate Native American culture coinciding with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE "It’s huge. In wrestling, it's been less represented in a lot of ways. I feel like in a lot of ways, it gets overlooked and you don't get as much care as you probably should," Orso said of celebrating Native American culture in the sport in an interview with OutKick Dropkick. "I knew when I unmasked, I wanted to rep my heritage harder and so to get to do this against Tiny Giant and Rich Swann is gonna be a huge deal and I'm very much excited to show out. "I'm wearing right now my Choctaw shirt. That's my tribal shirt. I grew up dancing in powwows and traveling around. And besides like Tatanka or even farther back in the day, Chief Jay Strongbow, who's not even really native, it's been very few and far between do you get real representation. So, I'm very proud of this." Orso said he’s not a big fan of stereotypes so he will include parts of his heritage into his gear and said he believes wrestlers of a similar background could put subtle nods to it without being a full-blown stereotype. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I hate the stereotypes. I absolutely love and respect the Tatanka and I love what he did for representing Native Americans. However, I think it’s been a played out trope in movies and in TV for so long," Orso said. "I think we can have nods to our heritage and bring awareness to our people without being so stereotypical in a way that you see in other things. "So, you'll see a lot on my gear. I'll have a dreamcatcher either on the knee pad or on the back of my trunk, something very small, just a little nod, especially because I do think it's easy to look at our fight, our people as underdogs. And right now, I'm not trying to be an underdog, I'm trying to be a champion. So, let's focus on that first and foremost, and when the time is right, I'll show a little bit more representation. I'll do a little bit more with my culture to tell the stories that I wanna tell." He and Gringo Loco call their tag team Dos Gringos Loco in a nod to Eddie Guerrero and Art Barr, who were known as Los Gringos Locos when they were performing in Mexico. He said they were eventually looking for some kind of tag team gold in the future. For now, Orso revealed what he would like fans who come to the Roulette Intermedium in New York on Monday to learn about Native American culture. "I think that we're very proud people. I think we are a resilient people. I think that we have this innate fight within us that we love to show and whatever we decide to set our minds to. You got so many great representatives of tribes and cultures coming together on this great day to really show out and I think you'll see firsthand exactly how much fight native people have." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8cb9175342cf4db8dfa9d The Houthis aren't somebody else's problem. America can't afford to look away te 2026-10-09T11:10:09.414Z The Houthis aren't somebody else's problem. America can't afford to look away Some in Washington would like to believe the Houthis are somebody else’s problem. It is easy to understand why. America is already deeply engaged in the war with Iran, and there is little appetite for widening the battlefield with the midterm elections approaching. The Houthis have also cynically given Washington a reason to limit its involvement by signaling that American shipping will not be targeted. But Yemen is not a separate conflict. The Houthis—a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization aligned with Iran and armed and supported by Tehran—are waging a campaign against Yemen’s Saudi-backed government that forms part of the same regional confrontation. The good news is that the war is beginning to move in the right direction for the Yemeni government, although the battle will be challenging and, like all battles, will have its ups and downs. Government forces, supported by Saudi air power, have expelled the Houthis from some strategically important areas around the Bab el-Mandeb and are demonstrating their capacity to operate effectively. These gains remain vulnerable, but the battlefield momentum is encouraging. SAUDI ARABIA TELLS TRUMP NOW IS THE TIME FOR MILITARY ACTION AS IRAN-BACKED HOUTHIS ADVANCE It also changes the calculation about American involvement. The United States is already providing Saudi Arabia with intelligence and targeting support while stopping short of direct strikes. That assistance is valuable. American satellites and other surveillance systems can help locate missile batteries, drone facilities, command centers and mobile launchers. Direct American air power could make that intelligence considerably more effective. U.S. aircraft can operate directly within American intelligence, surveillance and targeting networks, allowing information gathered by satellites and other sensors to move rapidly through the sensor-to-shooter chain. Saudi aircraft can also receive sophisticated U.S. and allied targeting information, including through interoperable systems, but intelligence shared with a partner may require additional dissemination, release and command steps before reaching the aircraft assigned to strike. Even a short delay matters when a mobile missile launcher can fire, relocate and disappear within minutes. Placing American aircraft directly inside this sensor-to-shooter loop could therefore shorten the time between detecting and attacking a target. A limited American role could concentrate on mobile missile launchers, drone facilities and other time-sensitive assets rather than expand into a large or open-ended campaign. It would allow intelligence Washington is already collecting and sharing to be exploited with greater speed and effect. Direct U.S. Air Force involvement would therefore be very helpful, but it is not critical to the campaign’s success. Saudi Arabia has the aircraft, intelligence capabilities and resources necessary to support the Yemeni government, while Yemeni troops are proving capable of conducting the ground fighting themselves. Washington, however, could make the campaign faster and more effective without assuming responsibility for the war. IRAN-BACKED HOUTHI THREAT IN RED SEA COULD LEAD TO MAJOR US POLICY SHIFT, ANALYSTS SAY This distinction matters. The case for American support should not rest on the claim that Saudi Arabia and Yemen cannot succeed without it. It should rest on the fact that the United States has a clear interest in helping them succeed. Geography makes Yemen difficult to ignore. The Houthis have strengthened their position along the Red Sea coast and around the Bab el-Mandeb, one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints. Their ability to threaten Saudi shipping has consequences far beyond Yemen. Roughly 22 percent of global seaborne container trade passes through the Red Sea. When the route is disrupted, ships must travel around Africa, lengthening journeys and raising freight and insurance costs. HOUTHIS ENTER US 'KILL BOX' AFTER SEIZING RED SEA 'CORK,' FORMER PENTAGON OFFICIAL WARNS There is also another worrying development. The Houthis are building ties with al-Shabaab in Somalia, al Qaeda’s wealthy East African affiliate. American officials have warned of weapons transfers, training in drones and explosives, and tactical coordination between the groups. This raises the prospect of a militant network operating on both sides of the Gulf of Aden. Its targets may be Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s government today, but there is no reason to assume that its priorities will remain unchanged. Energy security makes the issue even more consequential. Saudi Arabia exports oil through the Strait of Hormuz, but its East-West Pipeline also carries crude across the kingdom to Yanbu on the Red Sea. The pipeline provides an alternative route when Hormuz becomes dangerous. Its strategic value declines sharply if the Houthis can threaten the Red Sea simultaneously. OIL SQUEEZE TIGHTENS AS IRAN-BACKED ATTACKS CRIPPLE HORMUZ ESCAPE ROUTES Iran and its allies could therefore apply pressure at two critical chokepoints: Tehran around Hormuz and the Houthis around the Bab el-Mandeb. This is not merely a Saudi or Yemeni problem. China depends heavily on Gulf energy flows, Europe relies on the Red Sea and Suez trading system, and American energy production does not insulate American consumers from global oil prices. The current fighting also exposes the magnitude of the mistake made at Hodeidah in 2018. Saudi- and Emirati-backed Yemeni forces had advanced to the outskirts of the city and placed the Houthis’ principal Red Sea port under severe pressure. Western governments feared that fighting around the port would interrupt supplies of food, fuel and medicine. Those concerns were legitimate, but the solution imposed was strategically disastrous. SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER WARNS HOUTHI THREAT GOES GLOBAL AS TRUMP HOLDS FIRE Under intense Western pressure, the offensive was stopped. The Stockholm Agreement froze the fighting and called for forces to redeploy from Hodeidah. That withdrawal never occurred as intended. The Houthis retained the port, preserved their economic and military lifeline and used the following years to consolidate their rule, strengthen their relationship with Iran, and acquire increasingly sophisticated missiles and drones. Stopping the Hodeidah offensive was a grave mistake. It rescued the Houthis at a moment of vulnerability and transformed what might have been a containable Yemeni insurgency into a strategic threat to Saudi Arabia and international shipping. The lesson is not that humanitarian concerns should be ignored. It is that stopping a successful military campaign without an enforceable political settlement does not create peace. It allows the weaker party to recover. A ceasefire that preserves the aggressor’s military infrastructure may postpone suffering only to produce a larger and more dangerous war later. That mistake must not be repeated. The Yemeni government and its Saudi backers now have momentum. They will use it to push the Houthis away from the Bab el-Mandeb, deprive them of the ability to threaten international shipping and place sustained pressure on the infrastructure that enables their missile and drone campaign. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION American intelligence and, where appropriate, limited air support would be helpful. The Yemeni government is demonstrating that it can succeed when its forces are unified, supplied and backed consistently by Saudi Arabia. Washington should support that effort because the outcome affects American interests. The Houthis are not somebody else’s problem. Nor, however, are they a threat that only American forces can defeat. Local forces are increasingly demonstrating that they can confront them, while carefully applied U.S. air power would serve as a powerful force multiplier. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ALI SHIHABI Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8cb9075342cf4db8dfa94 Charles Manson follower tied to Sharon Tate murders gets recommended for parole after 55 years in prison te 2026-10-09T11:10:08.606Z Charles Manson follower tied to Sharon Tate murders gets recommended for parole after 55 years in prison Patricia Krenwinkel, a former follower of cult leader Charles Manson convicted in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders, has been recommended for parole after spending more than 55 years behind bars. Krenwinkel, 78, was recommended for parole Tuesday for the third time in four years, setting up another potential showdown with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has blocked her release twice over concerns that she remains a danger to the public. The latest decision, confirmed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's inmate database, comes less than a year after Newsom reversed her previous parole recommendation. CHARLES MANSON CULT FOLLOWER BRUCE DAVIS, CONVICTED IN TWO 1969 KILLINGS, DIES BEHIND BARS AT 83 In his October 2025 decision, Newsom found that Krenwinkel "lacks the requisite insight she needs to be safely released," despite acknowledging her efforts to rehabilitate herself while spending decades in prison. "When considered as a whole, the evidence shows that she currently poses an unreasonable danger to society if released from prison at this time," Newsom wrote. NEWSOM-BACKED LAW LETS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHILD RAPIST SEEK EARLY RELEASE AGAIN AS DA URGES 'STOP THE MADNESS' State records show Krenwinkel was previously recommended for parole in May 2022 and May 2025, but Newsom reversed both decisions, keeping her behind bars. The decision does not guarantee Krenwinkel's release, as the parole board must first complete its review before Newsom can decide whether to let her go free or block her release for a third time. MENENDEZ BROTHERS GRANTED 2027 PAROLE HEARING A YEAR EARLIER THAN EXPECTED For now, she remains at the California Institution for Women in Corona, where she is serving a life sentence after entering the state prison system on April 28, 1971. Krenwinkel was just 21 when she joined other members of Manson's so-called "Family" in two nights of killings in August 1969 that left seven people dead, including actress Sharon Tate, who was eight months pregnant. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X According to Newsom's summary of the case, Krenwinkel and other Manson followers fatally stabbed Tate's friend Abigail Folger and helped attack several other victims. The following night, the group murdered Leno and Rosemary LaBianca, leaving bloody messages throughout their home. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Originally sentenced to death, Krenwinkel had her punishment reduced to life in prison after California's death penalty system was invalidated in 1972. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Newsom previously acknowledged Krenwinkel's rehabilitation efforts, including earning college degrees and mentoring other incarcerated women, but cited concerns about her self-awareness and tendency to blame others for her actions. SEND US A TIP Krenwinkel's attorney, Keith Wattley, disputed those findings after Newsom's October 2025 reversal. GOT A TIP? "Patricia Krenwinkel is the longest-incarcerated woman in the United States," Wattley said at the time. "For more than five decades, she has committed to deep healing and rehabilitation, earning degrees, counseling others and becoming a mentor to younger women inside." Wattley argued that Krenwinkel no longer poses an unreasonable risk to public safety. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "Patricia's record meets that standard. She deserves to be paroled," he said. Fox News Digital reached out to Wattley, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Newsom's office for comment. Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8cb8f75342cf4db8dfa8b Man loses 15 stubborn pounds after age 50 without giving up pizza or donuts te 2026-10-09T11:10:07.740Z Man loses 15 stubborn pounds after age 50 without giving up pizza or donuts Maintaining weight loss in midlife doesn’t necessarily require strict dietary bans or extreme fasting protocols. Carl Daikeler, co-founder and CEO of the fitness and nutrition company BODi, says a simple routine earlier in the day has helped him manage his weight while allowing more freedom at dinner. Los Angeles-based Daikeler, 63, who has led the health brand formerly known as Beachbody for 28 years, openly admits that he doesn't have an affinity for healthy foods. 10-MINUTE FITNESS HABIT CAN HELP ADULTS OVER 40 MAINTAIN MUSCLE AND STAY STRONG "I eat like a third-grader, okay? Pizza's a food group," Daikeler joked in an interview with Fox News Digital. "I'm just constantly trying to figure out how can I hack my way without having to overturn my life to become one of those diehard health and fitness people, because I'm never going to become that." When Daikeler turned 57, he found himself unable to lose 15 pounds he had gained around his waistline. Rather than adopting a strict diet, he adjusted two specific meals during the day while leaving his evening schedule unrestricted, he shared. For breakfast, Daikeler replaced standard options with a nutrient-dense shake containing protein, fiber, prebiotics, probiotics and greens, totaling roughly 250 calories. NIGHTLY GLASS OF WINE MAY NOT BE AS HARMLESS AS MANY PEOPLE THINK, STUDY SUGGESTS "I got rid of breakfast, or I changed my breakfast to this shake that we've got called Shakeology," Daikeler said. "I put some spinach in there and I put a banana in there." For lunch, Daikeler prepares a large salad loaded with baby spinach, carrots and chicken, mixed with toppings that mask the taste of the greens. "I hide it with some cheese, some nuts, some sliced strawberries, and it's delicious, and I put chicken in there ... I don't feel like I'm eating a bowl of vegetables, but I am." By keeping breakfast and lunch relatively structured, Daikeler gives himself more flexibility at dinner. BEER, WINE OR LIQUOR? MASSIVE STUDY REVEALS WHICH WAS LINKED TO LOWER DEATH RISK "Now I've got a 'day pass' for everything else ... I eat whatever I want at dinner." He does, however, follow a single guideline regarding alcohol intake. "I'm careful not to drink too much," he said. "Once I did that — Shakeology for breakfast, a big salad for lunch, total freedom for dinner, limited alcohol — the 15 pounds just got wiped out. And it stayed off." Daikeler warns that overly restrictive nutrition plans are usually difficult to stick with long-term, leading many to abandon their health goals entirely. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "If you're trying to be too restrictive, I don't think that's life," he said. "The whole point is living ... So if it's too restrictive, it's going to break." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Instead of completely banning indulgence foods, Daikeler recommends using portion control and mindfulness to enjoy without overeating. "I love pizza. But I've learned that I can enjoy pizza without eating the whole pizza," he said. "I like doughnuts. I've learned that I can have literally a quarter of a doughnut and be like, that was delicious. But I get no additional satisfaction by eating the whole doughnut." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER For Daikeler, that balance is part of a broader focus on "healthspan" — prioritizing quality of life and the ability to stay active as he ages. "Healthspan versus lifespan is all about quality of life," he said. "I'm all for longevity, but it's really about quality of life — a way to live and enjoy life that is balanced with maximizing your time on earth." While Daikeler said this approach has worked for him, weight-loss strategies are not one-size-fits-all. According to the National Institutes of Health, different eating plans can support weight loss, but the most effective approach depends on a person's individual health needs, preferences and ability to maintain the habits long-term. Individuals are generally advised to consult a doctor or registered dietitian for personalized guidance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8cb8e75342cf4db8dfa82 WWE's Michael Cole refuses to dip his toe into political waters, bucking trend among sports broadcasters te 2026-10-09T11:10:06.846Z WWE's Michael Cole refuses to dip his toe into political waters, bucking trend among sports broadcasters Some sports broadcasters have inserted their opinions into societal issues more and more over the years. Amazon Prime broadcaster Al Michaels took a jab at President Donald Trump renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," former ESPN broadcaster Mark Jones had made a litany of controversial remarks during his time at the company and even NBC Sports’ Cris Collinsworth waded into political waters last year with a sly remark about the government shutdown. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE Still, one of the places where broadcasters rarely – if ever – make a political comment, statement or take a quick jab is during a WWE show. Legendary WWE broadcaster Michael Cole, who has worked for the company for three decades, has never been known to insert any type of political commentary into his calling of the matches one way or the other. Cole talked to OutKick’s Bobby Burack with OutKick Dropkick about staying out of those murky waters. "Not at all. Again, when I started in the company 30 years ago, there was a total non-political stance. We’re out here to entertain everyone and that’s the case still today. I don’t go on social media, I just don’t," he said. "All I’m going to do is get myself in trouble if I tweet something out because someone is going to take it the wrong way, right? So, I don’t get involved in any type of social media. I don’t have Facebook. I don’t have Instagram. I don’t have any of that type of stuff. "And when we’re on television, what I try to remember is that I’m not Sean Coulthard – my real name and my real life. I’m Michael Cole. Michael Cole is an actor. That’s my job. My job is to play a role in this weekly episodic television show that is scripted entertainment. There’s no reason for me to make a political statement on the air. None. My job is to be an actor and play by the rules of what the script tells us to do each and every week. If you follow that formula, you’ll never get yourself in trouble." Cole being able to avoid politics is a feat in and of itself. Everyone has an opinion, even pro wrestlers, about politics, world issues, etc. But for Cole, he believes the audience doesn’t care about the WWE figure's political point of view. "Here’s the deal on that," he said. "No one cares what Michael Cole has to say about anything political. They don’t. Just like I don’t care about any other broadcaster and what they have to say about anything political. It doesn’t matter to me. I watch the NFL, not hear the broadcasters – they enhance the game – I watch it for the game. People don’t watch WWE for Michael Cole. They watch it for the superstars in the ring and then I hope I do my job, which is to enhance what these people are seeing on their screens. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "That’s it. No one cares who I voted for. Nobody cares what party I’m affiliated with. No one does. So, why would I go out there and put it out there. It’s silly." Furthermore, Cole said he’s done a good job at being able to separate his WWE life and his life at home and shared a rather interesting fact about his family and their interests in pro wrestling. "Listen, I have done a really good job separating my WWE life from my normal life," he said. "My family are not fans of the product. They don’t watch the product. In fact, today, I’m celebrating my 31st wedding anniversary. My wife has never watched one wrestling show for the 31 years we’ve been married with the exception of the match I had at WrestleMania. That’s it. "I’m able to come home and spend my time at home, living a normal life and not talking about WWE and not talking about the company with my family and I think that has been so important to me. It’s kept me grounded and it just makes life so much better." Cole will be on the call for "Friday Night SmackDown" this week and at Money in the Bank, which takes place Saturday in New Orleans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8bfd675342cf4db8df87a US Attorney calls out 'loud-mouth' California Dems as feds step in with Skid Row drug bust: 'They're lunatics' te 2026-10-09T10:20:06.807Z US Attorney calls out 'loud-mouth' California Dems as feds step in with Skid Row drug bust: 'They're lunatics' First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli called out California Democrats for watering down the state's criminal law after federal law enforcement led the charge on a massive drug crackdown in the infamous Skid Row neighborhood on Thursday. Essayli told Fox News Digital in an interview that California's state and local law enforcement have worked with feds just fine, but that it's the politicians who are getting in the way. "Unfortunately, states like California have totally watered down their laws, their criminal justice laws. They've also emptied their prisons and closed prisons, so effectively, there's not much of a deterrence on the state side. No one faces any serious consequences on the state side," Essayli said. NEWSOM BLASTED BY SHERIFF IN HIS OWN BACKYARD OVER CALIFORNIA CRIME AS VICTIMS CRY FOUL "We work really well with our local law enforcement partners," he continued. "Local law enforcement isn't the problem. It's more the governor, it's the legislature, it's these loud-mouth federal, you know, Congress members who all they care about is attacking the administration, attacking the president." Essayli did give credit to Mayor Karen Bass for approving the Los Angeles Police Department to participate in Thursday's Operation Save Skid Row. KAREN BASS GRILLED OVER BROKEN HOMELESSNESS PROMISE, BLAMES BUREAUCRACY FOR SLOWED PROGRESS "This is a climate in which you have people right now trying to defund the police. You have people trying to disarm the LAPD, and those people are on the side of criminals," he added. "Anyone who's calling for disarming the police is on the side of the drug dealers that we arrested today, they're lunatics." Operation Save Skid Row saw federal and city authorities execute 28 arrest warrants and 44 search warrants in an effort to dismantle drug distribution networks in the notorious neighborhood. TALARICO PUT ON DEFENSE AFTER 2020 COMMENTS ABOUT DEFUNDING POLICE RESURFACE: 'WE MUST REPLACE' Over 100 law enforcement vehicles were involved in the operation, with arrests targeting members of multiple gangs, including the "Main Street Crips," "Grape Street/Raymond Avenue Crips" and the "Pueblo Bishop Bloods." "We are no longer going to have open-air drug markets in the United States, let alone on Skid Row. And that is the reason you see so many homeless people who are experiencing psychotic episodes, who are unwell, they aren't seeking help, it's because you have people, like the drug dealers we are arresting today, keeping them addicted and taking their public assistance money to pay for their drugs," Essayli said during a news conference on Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8bfd675342cf4db8df871 JONATHAN TURLEY: France's free speech crackdown shows what happens when politicians define truth te 2026-10-09T10:20:06.028Z JONATHAN TURLEY: France's free speech crackdown shows what happens when politicians define truth French President Emmanuel Macron went full Orwell recently. While long the darling of Western media, Macron has been one of the most anti-free-speech leaders in the world. On Sept. 29, he declared that "The so-called American ‘free speech’ today, which some people have promoted, is the opposite of free speech." Having Emmanuel Macron holding forth on free speech is akin to Joey Chestnut proselytizing on veganism. France has been in a headlong plunge into censorship and speech criminalization. These laws criminalize speech under vague standards referring to "inciting" or "intimidating" others based on race or religion. For example, fashion designer John Galliano was found guilty in a French court on charges of making antisemitic comments in a Paris bar in 2010 and 2011. MACRON TRASHES AMERICAN FREE SPEECH AS RIOTS GRIP FRANCE — INTERNET UNLOADS: ‘ENORMOUS FOOL’ In another case, the father of French conservative presidential candidate Marine Le Pen was fined because he had called people from the Roma minority "smelly" in 2013. A French teenager was charged for criticizing Islam as a "religion of hate" in 2020. Many of us were disgusted recently when Macron celebrated Brigitte Bardot's life as someone who "embodied a life of freedom." As I discussed, the French government repeatedly prosecuted Bardot for speaking about her views. FRANCE BECOMES FIRST EU NATION TO BAN SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CHILDREN UNDER 15 Macron’s praise for Bardot’s "life of freedom" is reminiscent of the reaction of French officials to the massacre of editors at Charlie Hebdo, a satirical magazine. After hounding the victims for years with criminal investigations, the French government organized a march for free speech. As predicted, it then used the killing by Islamic extremists to further crack down on free speech. In my book "The Indispensable Right," I discuss how France has careened down the slippery slope of censorship for decades, and the desire to silence others has now become an insatiable appetite. UK ‘IN FREE FALL’ ON FREE SPEECH, EXPERT WARNS AS BRITISH MP BRANDS TRUMP ADMIN GRANT 'MAGA MONEY MEDDLING' Macron has supported figures like his anti-free-speech ally Thierry Breton in globalizing the reach of the infamous Digital Services Act (DSA) to curtail speech, including Americans and American companies. In his latest pitch for censorship, Macron pulls out an old saw that if everyone can speak freely, no one can speak freely. BIBLE VERSE LEADS TO TRIAL IN EUROPE. GROWING CRACKDOWN THREATENS OUR US-UK VALUES Macron declared that: "There is no freedom if there is no limit to my freedom, which begins with the freedom of others and respect for a common framework. I know this when I walk down the street: my freedom cannot mean hitting you, insulting you or trashing the public space we all share." That line is remarkably telling. It captures how even "insulting" language is treated as a crime in France. UK LAWMAKER WARNS IT’S ‘OPEN SEASON’ ON CHRISTIANS AS HE SOUNDS ALARM OVER ‘TWO-TIER JUSTICE’ Since then, France has been a leader in the rollback of free speech in the West, with ever-widening laws curtailing free speech. France regularly charges people for political and religious speech, including comedians and those criticizing the police. Macron's visceral reaction to free speech is shared by many in the European Union. ERDOGAN'S TURKEY CRACKS DOWN ON LGBT COMMUNITY IN NAME OF PRESERVING FAMILY VALUES I spoke in Berlin at the World Forum, which boasted the slogan, "A New World Order with European Values." Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and other Americans cheered on the European efforts. The Digital Services Act bars speech that is viewed as "disinformation" or "incitement." When it was passed over the condemnations of many of us in the free speech community, European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager celebrated by declaring that it is "not a slogan anymore — that what is illegal offline should also be seen and dealt with as illegal online. Now it is a real thing. Democracy’s back." JONATHAN TURLEY: COMEY’S SHELL POST MAY BE CRASS, BUT CHARGING HIM IS A FREE SPEECH TRAP Despite his unpopularity in France, Macron remains a favorite of the establishment and the media in the United States. I was appalled years ago when he came to Congress to spread his anti-free speech gospel. Macron called for a joint war against "fake news" and declared, "Democracy is about true choices and rational decisions. The corruption of information is an attempt to corrode the very spirit of our democracies." Our representatives applauded like seals with little recognition that he was referencing censorship. Macron believes that he should be able to dictate which views are "corrosive" to the spirit of democracy. LEGAL EXPERTS WARN COMEY ‘86 47’ INDICTMENT FACES FIRST AMENDMENT HURDLES The claim that more speech means less speech is an oxymoronic talking point of the anti-free-speech movement. As I discussed in my book, there has not been a single censorship system in history that has worked to kill a single idea or movement. Instead, it has given more power to politicians like Macron to silence critics and intimidate opponents. In the end, the only true solution to bad speech is better speech. The public can sort out its own values and weigh opposing views without the strict guidance of the government. Free speech serves as its own disinfectant. Ultimately, allowing people not just free inquiry, but free expression bends the arc of humanity toward truth. Hate and prejudice are inherently flawed values that tend to collapse when exposed to full, robust debate. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION That does not mean that it will eliminate racism, sexism or other forms of hate. Neither censorship nor free speech can make everyone better people. However, what Macron is peddling is the same tired, dishonest claim that free speech is harmful, and the government must control what people see and say in public discourse. This is a nation that still echoes the cry of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity ("liberté, égalité, fraternité"). However, in today’s France, "liberté" remains a declining value. Individual rights of religion and speech are routinely sacrificed in the name of "equity" and "fraternity." CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JONATHAN TURLEY Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8bd8275342cf4db8df33e McDonald's offers pickle juice to marathon runners, health experts question whether it works te 2026-10-09T10:10:10.041Z McDonald's offers pickle juice to marathon runners, health experts question whether it works McDonald's is putting its own briny twist on marathon weekend in Chicago. The fast-food giant is handing out limited-edition bottles of "Pickle Boost" to runners and spectators during Chicago Marathon weekend, starting Oct. 9 and continuing through race day on Oct. 11. McDonald's said the promotion is inspired by pickle juice's popularity among athletes who use it when muscle cramps strike during workouts. COMMON KITCHEN STAPLE MAY HELP RELIEVE MILD CONSTIPATION, NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS Runners can pick up the bottles at a Friday morning pop-up on Chicago's Lakefront Trail, then at five McDonald's locations along or near the marathon route on race day, while supplies last. The promotion taps into a longstanding belief that pickle juice can help prevent muscle cramps, which science partially backs up. MCDONALD'S ROLLS OUT NEW 'PROTEIN' MENU BADGES, AND SOCIAL MEDIA USERS QUESTION THE NUMBERS "Pickle juice may help relieve muscle cramps, but the research is mixed," said Jena Brown, RD, CSSD, a Texas-based sports dietitian and owner of Victorem Performance Nutrition, which works with endurance athletes. One small study found that pickle juice appeared to help electrically induced cramps subside more quickly than water in dehydrated participants, said Brown, who is a longtime runner herself. But that research did not examine runners during an actual marathon, and another study found no benefit. "Muscle cramps are not fully understood and are likely not induced by a singular cause for all runners," she said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Electrolyte losses may contribute to cramps in some athletes, but pickle juice's possible benefit may not be as simple as replacing sodium, Brown said. Another theory is that vinegar may stimulate receptors in the mouth and gut and affect signaling between the nervous system and muscles. The evidence for that explanation is limited, and it should not turn pickle brine into a runner's primary race-day strategy, Brown said. "Pickle brine is not a replacement for a hydration and fueling plan," Brown said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES A typical sports drink supplies fluid and carbohydrates for energy, while a small sip of brine offers little fluid and no fuel, even though it contains electrolytes lost through sweat, she said. Runners who have tried pickle brine in training may tolerate it well and believe it helps, Brown said. But she cautioned against debuting the sour, salty remedy on the day of the marathon. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "I would not recommend trying pickle brine for the first time on race day," she said. If a severe cramp hits and a runner opts to try it, Brown recommends taking small sips rather than chugging it and gently stretching the affected muscle. Runners who are sensitive to salty or acidic drinks should be especially careful, she added, particularly later in a race when heat, fatigue and stomach upset can become bigger concerns. Fox News Digital reached out to McDonald's for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8bd8175342cf4db8df335 Fox News Digital's News Quiz: October 9, 2026 te 2026-10-09T10:10:09.330Z Fox News Digital's News Quiz: October 9, 2026 Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring the FBI tracking the phone activity of President Donald Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles in 2023, and a longtime frozen pizza brand ending production. Looking for another challenge? Backlash for Ms Rachel and a Kansas dog leading police were featured in last week's News Quiz. Test your knowledge of protein power, country chart-toppers and more in this week's American Culture Quiz. If you're looking to play even more, you can find all of our quizzes by clicking here. Check back next week for the latest News Quiz from Fox News Digital. Thanks for playing! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8bd8075342cf4db8df32c Autism providers warn foster kids at risk from unintended consequences of Trump's Medicaid fraud crackdown te 2026-10-09T10:10:08.536Z Autism providers warn foster kids at risk from unintended consequences of Trump's Medicaid fraud crackdown EXCLUSIVE: American autism care providers who backed the Trump administration's crackdown on Medicaid fraud are now sounding the alarm, warning that efforts to root out abuse could have unintended consequences after reimbursement cuts put therapy for Georgia foster children at risk. The Autism Families Alliance, which describes itself as a national advocacy organization dedicated to supporting Applied Behavior Analysis providers and the families who rely on their services, said that efforts by the Trump administration and state leaders to fight fraud have gone too far, potentially leaving many of Georgia's children with autism in foster care without the care they need. This warning is in response to a move by Amerigroup, the insurer that covers Georgia’s foster children through Medicaid, to cut what it pays autism therapy providers by 30%. Providers caution that they may no longer be able to afford to treat vulnerable children and that many foster families will be unable to switch them to another insurer. "It's scary to see that so many different things are being slashed in terms of Medicaid, and that we're seeing this drastic outcome," Taylor Sanders, a family advocate at the Autism Families Alliance, told Fox News Digital. "It's so important that we keep in mind that children with autism are in a very vulnerable place where they're still needing to learn safety skills. There are some children who have extremely aggressive behaviors, challenging behaviors. So when we're seeing some of these cuts, we're seeing it affect the providers who are able to provide access to these services." AUTISM PROVIDERS CHEER TRUMP CRACKDOWN AFTER MILLIONS ALLEGEDLY STOLEN THROUGH MEDICAID FRAUD "If we're not able to provide a good amount of pay to our providers, we're not able to make sure they're set up for success to be able to give some of these services and we're going to see less and less children being able to access services at all," she added. Sanders said 75% of clinics will have to close their doors or stop serving foster kids due to the massive cuts. The 30% cut will not only affect providers' ability to provide access to these families, but it will also limit foster children's opportunities to learn essential skills, according to Sanders. Foster children with autism depend on regular therapy to develop everyday skills, but a sudden loss of that support could set them back. "If they don't learn these school skills at an early intervention or an early age, it'll be a lot more costly later on," she said. In August, the Autism Families Alliance put its support behind the Trump administration's crackdown on Medicaid fraud, arguing that the alleged theft of millions of federal funds has hurt both taxpayers and children with autism who rely on those services. Some states, including Georgia, have also taken steps to enhance oversight of autism services. The group backed eliminating fraud and prosecuting suspected criminals, but also feared that broad federal and state efforts to root out fraud could unintentionally make it more difficult for legitimate providers to care for children with autism. The coalition called on policymakers to ensure fraudsters are removed from the system without creating what they described as unnecessary barriers for families of vulnerable children seeking care. RFK JR ANNOUNCES 'LARGEST AUTISM FRAUD BUST IN AMERICAN HISTORY' WITH $46.6M MEDICAID SCHEME INDICTMENT Now, the group says Georgia’s foster families face the risk that they had previously raised concerns about. "I think fraud should be prosecuted by all means," Sanders said. "Anybody who is engaging in fraudulent behavior should be prosecuted to the highest extent of the law. Are we able to not only tackle the fraud, but still give access to services for our children? Why can't we do both at the same time?" "What's really happening here is we're going in with a sledgehammer when really we should be going in with a scalpel," she continued, adding that officials need to be "approaching this in a way where it's not going to totally obliterate the care to our families." One Georgia foster mother has already been told her nearly 3-year-old son’s provider may be forced to stop treating him after he started to make progress, according to the Georgia Recorder. "Reforms that improve care, increase efficiency and prevent abuse are something we all support, but when those efforts make it harder for children with autism to get the care they need, something has gone terribly wrong," Kelsey Bennett, a family advocate with the Autism Families Alliance, told Fox News Digital. "No one wants to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse more than the providers who dedicate their lives to caring for these children. Every taxpayer dollar should go toward helping the people it was intended to serve. But you can't fix a system by making it harder for vulnerable children to get help. Reforms that end up hurting the very children the system is supposed to protect are not in Georgia's best interests," she continued. Bennett urged Georgia's lawmakers "to bring everyone to the table, including the Medicaid managed care companies and the providers who care for these children every day." "By listening to those on the front lines and working together, they can find a better way forward that improves efficiency without putting children's access to care at risk," she said. "Children with autism, especially those in foster care and those welcomed into loving foster families, already face enough challenges. Their families shouldn't have to worry about whether the care they depend on will suddenly disappear. Georgia's leaders need to step in, address these cuts and make sure these children aren't the ones paying the price for efforts to save money," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8bd7f75342cf4db8df323 Former Massachusetts police officer faces murder trial over pregnant woman's staged suicide te 2026-10-09T10:10:07.802Z Former Massachusetts police officer faces murder trial over pregnant woman's staged suicide The murder trial for a former Massachusetts police officer accused of killing his pregnant mistress and staging the scene to look like a suicide is kicking off after a brief 9 a.m. hearing Friday. Once the jury is seated, the trial of former Stoughton Police Officer Matthew Farwell will kick off with opening statements followed by testimony from Stoughton Detective Heather Cheever and then from a local elementary school official. The FBI arrested Farwell, 40, in August 2024 in connection with the death of 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore, which happened three years earlier. EX-MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER ALLEGEDLY MURDERED PREGNANT WOMAN HE GROOMED AS A TEEN, STAGED IT TO LOOK LIKE SUICIDE Prosecutors have accused Farwell of grooming Birchmore since she was a teenager, maintaining a sexual relationship for years and then killing her when she told him she'd become pregnant and staging her death to look like a suicide. Birchmore's death was initially deemed a suicide. But Farwell was charged following internal affairs and FBI investigations. Federal prosecutors alleged last year that Farwell killed the pregnant Birchmore to prevent her from speaking out after she told him she was "keeping" the baby. They say he told her that she was "the worst person on the face of the earth." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X While lawyers on both sides have agreed that DNA testing excluded Farwell as the unborn child's father, prosecutors allege that he believed he was the father based on text exchanges with Birchmore from Dec. 28, 2020, to Feb. 1, 2021 — the day she died. Prosecutors have said Birchmore was excited about her pregnancy and gave Farwell updates about her due date, ultrasounds, doctor appointments and a gender reveal. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS She was between eight and 10 weeks pregnant when she died, two weeks before Valentine's Day, when prosecutors say she planned to publicly announce her pregnancy. Birchmore was only 12 when she joined the police department's explorers program, according to court documents. Farwell volunteered with the program and is accused of using his position to groom, exploit and abuse Birchmore after she turned 15. He was 27. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB They allegedly continued having sex into her adulthood, sometimes when he was on-duty, and he is accused of strangling her on Feb. 1, 2021 after learning of her pregnancy. GOT A TIP? Farwell, who has pleaded not guilty, has been jailed since his arrest in August 2024. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Stoughton is a suburb about 20 miles south of Boston. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Jury selection took place earlier this week. Fox News' Danielle Wallace and Andrew Fone contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8bd7e75342cf4db8df31a The powerful way American communities can benefit from the new tech boom revealed by data center CEO te 2026-10-09T10:10:06.962Z The powerful way American communities can benefit from the new tech boom revealed by data center CEO RED OAK, Texas — A data center firm is taking a very different approach by integrating into the communities where they build the massive facilities needed to power Americans' technology and support the growing artificial intelligence (AI) boom. As these centers face flak over growing concerns of their impact on resources and infrastructure, Compass Datacenters CEO Chris Crosby tells Fox News Digital that it's up to companies like his to work with communities, identify local needs, plan improvements and invest in projects that benefit residents. And that's what he aimed to do from the start when building out a hyperscale data center campus in a town of approximately 20,000 people just 20 miles south of Dallas. Crosby detailed how he was able to create a data center with "no noise, no light pollution" and a completely water-free cooling system. "Do you need a fire truck? Do you need a new school? Do you need baseball fields for your community?" Crosby proposed in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital. "These are important capital investments that can really boost a community, and many communities should be asking for those things." ONE SOUTHERN STATE’S RISE IS MAKING IT AMERICA’S NEW ‘ECONOMIC CENTER OF GRAVITY’ "When you think about durability and putting a hundred year type asset into a community, you better do that really well and in conjunction with that community," he added. In Red Oak, Compass donated $15 million to build an animal shelter after the SPCA ended its contract in the town last year, Crosby said. His company also partnered with Texas State Technical College on a $12.6 million training facility to expand the school’s Mechanical, Electrical and IT Data Center Pathway program. The 12-week course is designed to help people enter skilled trades and technical careers that data centers rely on. The work includes electricians, mechanics and technicians, as well as construction trades such as carpentry, welding and concrete work. Crosby said the program is open to people without prior qualifications and prepares them for careers across the industry. "We can’t get enough people into this career," he said. "Unfortunately, there was a war on blue-collar jobs a while back and everybody had to get a four-year degree. I’m so glad that’s over with." Compass — headquartered in America's datacenter capital in Loudoun Country, Virginia — began developing its Red Oak campus in 2019. It now includes 10 data center buildings, a Schneider Electric manufacturing facility and the training center. Crosby said about 900 people work on site — roughly 600 for Compass and 300 for Schneider Electric — in addition to the thousands of construction workers who have worked on the project over the past five years. AMERICA’S NEW BLUE-COLLAR JOB BOOM IS ONE NOBODY SAW COMING — AND IT’S JUST GETTING STARTED "I am tired of the elitism that this doesn’t create jobs," Crosby said of his sprawling data center and the rhetoric that they do not rbing lasting American jobs. "You tell that to the 900 people who work here on this campus and you tell that to the thousands of construction workers who have worked here for five years plus," he added. The jobs and community investments are one side of a debate playing out across the country. As data centers expand nationwide, their electricity and water use — and the strain they can place on local infrastructure — are drawing growing scrutiny. But Crosby said Compass has not used water to cool its data centers since the company began operating, a choice he said is personal and practical. "We haven’t used water since inception, because I grew up in North Texas. I know water is a precious resource," he said. At the Red Oak facility, water is used only for bathrooms, according to Compass. The company uses a hybrid cooling system that can operate with air or liquid cooling. Crosby said avoiding water cooling can reduce efficiency, but he considers the trade-off worthwhile. Power is another concern as data centers add demand to the grid. Crosby said Compass favors connecting to the grid and believes data center companies can help pay for transmission and generation upgrades. "We think that we can contribute to the infrastructure for the grid," he said, adding that data center companies can "co-invest" in upgrades. He also said facilities could help reduce peak demand and grid congestion by adjusting when they draw power. At Red Oak, Crosby said Compass donated seven parcels to the transmission provider to route power lines without using eminent domain. He said that also means controlling noise and light pollution and meeting EPA noise limits at the property line. "It’s very important to be a quiet neighbor — no noise, no light pollution, and, of course, taking care of the precious resources that are there in that community," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8bd7d75342cf4db8df30e Fiery Senate Debates in Maine, Michigan and Georgia: Five Takeaways te 2026-10-09T10:10:05.133Z Fiery Senate Debates in Maine, Michigan and Georgia: Five Takeaways Candidates in three of the races that could determine control of the Senate engaged in bitter and personal attacks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8b8cd75342cf4db8deeca Schumer says he's not going anywhere, but his own candidates aren't ready to back him te 2026-10-09T09:50:05.880Z Schumer says he's not going anywhere, but his own candidates aren't ready to back him Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is confident that Democrats will win the Senate, but whether they support him as leader remains to be seen. Schumer, who has led the Senate Democratic Caucus since 2017, believes that Democrats have "wind in our sails" heading into what some Republicans fear could be a brutal midterm election in November. And win or lose, he plans to retain his spot as the top Democrat in the Senate. 12 RACES SCRAMBLE SENATE BATTLEFIELD AS DEMOCRATS EYE COMEBACK "I am running for re-election for leader," Schumer told Politico. "Period." But some of his own candidates on the trail running in elections that could shape the balance of power in the Senate aren’t keen on supporting him to once again lead Senate Democrats since he took the mantle from his friend and mentor, the late Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev. Adam Hamilton, who has gained enough ground on incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., in ruby-red Kansas to make it a toss-up race, reiterated this week that he won’t support Schumer for leader in either a majority or minority. "And no disrespect for him at all, it's just that I think we need new ideas," Hamilton told CBS News. "We need new ideas, we need fresh leadership. I support term limits. I support age limits, and I just think there's a time where we need to have new and fresh leadership coming in, and I think this is one of those times." SCHUMER DUCKS QUESTION ON CAMPAIGNING WITH SOCIALIST CANDIDATE WHO REFUSES TO BACK HIM AS LEADER He’s not alone, either. Both Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota have been noncommittal — during and after their primary victories earlier this year — with their support of Schumer, despite both welcoming dollars from the Senate Majority PAC, the political action committee closely aligned with the Democratic leader. Fox News Digital reached out to both campaigns for comment. Since the 2024 election, when Schumer lost the Senate, Democrats have quietly questioned a new path in leadership. Those conversations emerged twice last year — when Schumer refused to allow a shutdown early in President Donald Trump’s term, and when he was unable to prevent Democrats from jumping ship to end the longest full government shutdown in history. SLOTKIN SAYS DEMOCRATIC PARTY NEEDS 'NEW LEADERSHIP': 'OLD MODELS ARE NO LONGER WORKING' While many Democratic senators won’t publicly engage with the topic of replacing Schumer, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., did. Earlier this year she argued that Democrats were still reeling from the 2024 election, and that "every day, there’s a debate within the party about the path forward." "That’s why I believe we need significant new leadership," Slotkin said. "The old models are no longer working, and that includes the Democratic Party." One lawmaker has emerged as a possible replacement who has the backing of progressives, including El-Sayed: Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. Van Hollen declined to say whether he would mount a bid against Schumer, but said before leaving Washington, D.C., last month that the midterms were "all I am focused on." Other Democrats aren’t quick to weigh in, either. When asked if retaking the upper chamber could strengthen Schumer’s hand, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., declined to say. "I’m not doing those questions now," Murphy said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8b42575342cf4db8dedfa Our View: Don't split hairs over salon transparency — post the reports te 2026-10-09T09:30:13.910Z Our View: Don't split hairs over salon transparency — post the reports Arizona has found a high-tech way to make barber shops and salons more transparent: Give the inspectors body cameras. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8b1c675342cf4db8ded44 Creators of October 7 play call fire alarm disruption at Northwestern a 'cowardly' attempt at intimidation te 2026-10-09T09:20:06.604Z Creators of October 7 play call fire alarm disruption at Northwestern a 'cowardly' attempt at intimidation Theatergoers filed into the Cahn Auditorium at Northwestern University on Tuesday to see a play comprised of testimonies from those impacted by the 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel. As the attendees sat at the edge of their seats waiting to hear the fate of the people whose stories were told, a fire alarm went off, disrupting the evening. Ann McElhinney, who co-wrote the play "OCTOBER 7" with her husband, Phelim McAleer, told Fox News Digital that many audience members initially remained seated, believing the alarms were part of the show. "Initially, they thought it was part of the play because they heard these sirens going off, and the dialogue prior to that had been about sirens going off, rockets going off, the red alarm going off," McElhinney explained to Fox News Digital. "They were like 'Oh, this is part of the play,' until they realized it wasn't." JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE AT A ‘CROSSING POINT’ AS STUDENTS WEIGH ANTISEMITISM RISKS, NEW REPORT SHOWS After the theater had been evacuated and cleared by authorities, many people left, according to McElhinney, who told Fox News Digital that she believed that people were scared by the incident. However, she said others who chose to stay, feeling "defiant" and refusing "to be terrified by this." McAleer noted that the performance ended with a standing ovation, which he believed was both a tribute to those who worked on the show and those who returned after the alarm went off. "The standing ovation was for the actors, the standing ovation was for the director, the standing ovation was for the stories. But it's also, I think people were giving themselves a standing ovation that someone had tried to intimidate them, that someone had tried to say to them, 'You're not going to tell the truth. We don't want to hear the truth, we want to shut you up, we want to shut down, we want to frighten you and intimidate you.' And they didn't succeed," McAleer told Fox News Digital. In response to Fox News Digital's request for comment, Northwestern Media Relations said in a statement, "At approximately 8:12 p.m., a fire alarm at Cahn Auditorium was activated, which caused the evacuation of the building. Upon a fire and police investigation, the building was determined safe, and guests invited back in. The event continued as planned and concluded at 9:45 p.m. The Northwestern University Police Department will continue their investigation." CAMPUS ANTISEMITISM EXTENDS BEYOND STUDENT PROTESTS AND INTO CLASSROOMS, ADL WARNS While the play was disrupted, McAleer and McElhinney said there were no protesters outside the venue at the start of the show. McAleer told Fox News Digital that while "people are perfectly entitled to protest outside the venue," what happened inside the theater was "more insidious." The couple said they believe someone deliberately activated the fire alarm after sitting through much of the performance. "This was someone, we believe, someone sat through the play and then came out at the most emotional time," McAleer told Fox News Digital. "It's something very insidious that someone decided to disrupt this rather than even, by the way, have a protest, make their voice heard. But no, they decided they didn't want their — they did the sneaky, cowardly, insidious, nasty thing of setting off a fire alarm, causing huge fear and just absolute nervousness among the people who were there and caused this trauma on the anniversary of October 7th," McAleer added. McAleer pointed out that while it was still Oct. 6 in Chicago where the play was held, it was already Oct. 7 in Israel when the fire alarm was activated. 'I AM OMER': FORMER HAMAS HOSTAGE REFLECTS ON SURVIVING 505 HARROWING DAYS IN CAPTIVITY The spoken-word play is a collection of testimonies that McAleer and McElhinney compiled when they went to Israel shortly after the Oct. 7 attacks. McElhinney told Fox News Digital that the couple had been in Ireland as the attacks took place and were stunned to find that people were criticizing Israel's response the following day, seemingly overlooking the attacks themselves. "We realized that if we didn't go and tell the story and do this work that, you know, it looks very much like nobody else was going to do that," McElhinney told Fox News Digital. McAleer echoed a similar sentiment, saying that shortly after the attacks, they noticed that "everyone from journalists from the establishment, from university campuses — they all wanted to talk about the war in Gaza, but nobody wanted to talk about October 7th." "Journalism is supposed to be the first rough draft of history. Nobody was writing that draft," he added. The couple traveled to Israel — a place neither had visited before — rented a car and began trying to contact people willing to share their stories. McElhinney recalled that their hotel in Tel Aviv had a makeshift memorial for an employee who had been killed at the Nova music festival. McAleer and McElhinney ultimately interviewed approximately 20 people, with testimony from 15 included in the play. In addition to Northwestern University, the play, titled "OCTOBER 7," has been performed in New York City, Princeton, UCLA, Bowdoin College and the Kennedy Center. While the incident at Northwestern was noteworthy, it was not the first time the couple had to deal with security for their production. McElhinney explained that during the play's New York City run, the production had a daily NYPD presence. She said she believed it was the only New York play in living memory to require police protection every day. "That tells you something about free speech in New York City," McElhinney said. She pointed out that the play, which focuses on the experiences of Israelis, including Jewish survivors of the attacks, needed security while being performed in a city with a large Jewish population. MIKE WALTZ FIGHTS BACK TEARS REVEALING WHAT HAMAS HOSTAGE REFUSED TO DO BEFORE RELEASE Ultimately, McAleer said the incident at Northwestern revealed something about the state of American college campuses. "American campuses are deeply strange, dangerous places at the moment for a Jewish person," he said. "You mean, you can't mourn your dead. You can't mark your anniversaries. You can't walk the campus without fear of being attacked or having your event disrupted."   "You know you can have an event without massive and expensive security," McAleer added. "What does that say about the campus idea of freedom and free speech and free thought? Free thought is dead on American campus[es]. Free speech seems to be dead on the American campuses." McAleer told Fox News Digital that the couple planned to file a police report about the incident and that "we hope that whoever did this feels a full force of the law because this cannot be allowed to stand." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8b1c575342cf4db8ded3b Democrats say they'll make life affordable. Your wallet may disagree te 2026-10-09T09:20:05.874Z Democrats say they'll make life affordable. Your wallet may disagree Democrats have discovered a wonderful new word for the 2026 elections coming to primetime. Affordability. Healthcare needs to be more affordable. SCHUMER PREACHES AFFORDABILITY IN DEM MIDTERM PITCH WHILE SABOTAGING GOP FIXES FOR SOARING COSTS Housing needs to be more affordable. Childcare needs to be more affordable. Energy needs to be more affordable. Groceries need to be more affordable. Who could possibly disagree? Certainly not me. LET SOCIALISTS ROB FROM THE RICH 100% AND YOU STILL WON’T BE ABLE TO PAY THE BILLS But as a financial advisor, I have one question whenever somebody tells me they're making something more affordable. Did you actually lower the cost, or did you just find somebody else to pay the bill? Because those are two very different things. Democrats have made affordability a centerpiece of their 2026 economic message. LIZ PEEK: DEMOCRATS’ AFFORDABILITY SCAM COLLAPSES IN STATES THEY ACTUALLY RUN Among the ideas being discussed by progressive Democrats are $1 trillion toward new housing supply, government-produced prescription drugs, federal utility-rate standards and limits on what families pay for childcare. Other Democrats are pushing expanded healthcare subsidies and additional government assistance for families. Some proposals could attack legitimate underlying problems. Cutting zoning and permitting restrictions to build more housing, for example, could actually increase supply. I'm all for finding ways to make America build again. AMERICA’S BROKEN PERMITTING SYSTEM IS QUIETLY RAISING YOUR COST OF LIVING But too much of the affordability conversation still follows an old formula. Something costs too much. Have government pay more of it. We've seen this movie before. We used to call it tax and spend. Now we call it affordability. Imagine your health insurance costs $20,000 a year. Government gives you an $8,000 subsidy. Your personal bill falls to $12,000. Fantastic. But healthcare didn't suddenly cost $12,000. It still cost $20,000. We simply changed who wrote part of the check. The same principle applies to childcare subsidies, housing assistance and countless tax credits. Government money isn't created by a magical ATM underneath the Capitol. It ultimately comes from taxes, borrowing or shifting resources from somewhere else. This would bother me less if the federal government were swimming in excess cash. It isn't. The United States continues running enormous annual deficits while carrying a federal debt measured in the tens of trillions of dollars. Imagine a family earning $100,000 annually but spending $130,000. They're already buried in debt. Then Dad walks into the kitchen and announces: "Great news. I just made groceries more affordable." How? He put them on another credit card. Nobody would call that an affordability plan. They'd call Ted Jenkin for a financial reality check. Yet Democrats and frankly, Republicans when it suits them regularly embrace government benefits without spending nearly enough time discussing the ultimate bill. Here's the affordability agenda I'd rather hear debated. Why does America have a housing shortage? Why does it take so long and cost so much to build? Why are healthcare prices nearly impossible for consumers to understand? Why aren't there enough doctors, nurses and childcare providers? Why can't we produce and transmit more energy faster? Those are cost questions. And solving them means attacking supply, competition, regulation and productivity and not merely subsidizing demand. If we have 100 families fighting over 80 houses, giving everybody a bigger government check doesn't magically create another 20 houses. Democrats say their affordability agenda would lower costs for working families, and some of their proposals deserve a legitimate debate. But Americans should apply one simple test to every promise: Did you make it cheaper, or did you make somebody else pay for it? Because I suspect we're entering another era when government spending will increasingly be sold as the solution to the cost of living. The terminology has changed. The sales pitch is better. The algorithms repeat the message. But Americans have seen this movie before. At least I have. Tax. Spend. Subsidize. Repeat. Just don't call it that anymore. Call it affordability. Your wallet won't know the difference. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8af6f75342cf4db8decd0 The Controversial Class That M.I.T. Is Paying a Professor Not to Teach te 2026-10-09T09:10:07.894Z The Controversial Class That M.I.T. Is Paying a Professor Not to Teach Michel DeGraff, a vocal pro-Palestinian activist, can’t be easily fired because he has tenure. But he has been kicked out of his department. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8af6f75342cf4db8decc7 How Trump’s Revenge Campaign Descended Into Turmoil te 2026-10-09T09:10:07.180Z How Trump’s Revenge Campaign Descended Into Turmoil The president’s allies have sought to prove a “grand conspiracy” through a sprawling Justice Department inquiry. It has buckled under staffing shake-ups, internal disputes and trouble finding evidence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8af6e75342cf4db8decbe Inside Ken Paxton’s Private Testimony About His Money te 2026-10-09T09:10:06.370Z Inside Ken Paxton’s Private Testimony About His Money A leaked deposition from a fraud inquiry in 2014 provides insight into the Senate candidate’s growing wealth and his tactics for defending himself. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8af6d75342cf4db8decb5 Why This Election Could Be More Complicated for Democrats Than Polls Suggest te 2026-10-09T09:10:05.548Z Why This Election Could Be More Complicated for Democrats Than Polls Suggest The last two midterms where Democrats surged against an unpopular Republican president were in 2006 and 2018. They had notably different outcomes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8a87075342cf4db8de974 NAU ROUNDUP: Soccer opens up Big Sky Play this week against Eastern Washington, Idaho te 2026-10-09T08:40:16.260Z NAU ROUNDUP: Soccer opens up Big Sky Play this week against Eastern Washington, Idaho NAU soccer is finally back in action this week at Lumberjack Stadium coming off a long break after the non-conference portion of the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8a86f75342cf4db8de96b Best Bets Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 te 2026-10-09T08:40:15.532Z Best Bets Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 Coming Up Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8a86e75342cf4db8de962 Scene pkg Oct. 9 te 2026-10-09T08:40:14.783Z Scene pkg Oct. 9 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8a86e75342cf4db8de959 Davis Dam releases for Oct. 9 te 2026-10-09T08:40:14.075Z Davis Dam releases for Oct. 9 Friday Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8a86d75342cf4db8de950 Gas prices Oct. 9 te 2026-10-09T08:40:13.165Z Gas prices Oct. 9 National average: $4.37 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac89cb675342cf4db8de761 Amish Shah Criticizes Feely’s Data Center Stance Despite Supporting Tax Incentives te 2026-10-09T07:50:14.285Z Amish Shah Criticizes Feely’s Data Center Stance Despite Supporting Tax Incentives By Matthew Holloway | Democratic congressional nominee Amish Shah is criticizing Republican opponent Jay Feely’s support for data centers, despite having voted as a state legislator to extend Arizona’s data-center tax incentive program and clarify its tax refund process. Shah supported House Bill 2649 in 2021, which extended the deadline for new applications to the incentive program by 10 years. He also voted for Senate Bill 1274 in 2023, which clarified the refund process for taxes covered by the program. In a post on X, Shah criticized Feely’s position on the facilities, citing Arizona’s water supply. “Arizona is 30 years into a drought and bracing for deeper Colorado River cuts. Jay Feely’s plan? More data centers in the desert. It’s disqualifying,” Shah wrote. Arizona is 30 years into a drought and bracing for deeper Colorado River cuts. Jay Feely’s plan? More data centers in the desert. It’s disqualifying.https://t.co/N27MjDsVxg — Amish Shah, MD (@DrAmishShah) September 30, 2026 His campaign has separately specified that he opposes building data centers within Arizona’s First Congressional District, where he is running against Feely. Campaign manager Eve Zhurbinskiy told the Copper Courier that Shah’s position reflects concerns about water shortages and utility costs. The outlet subsequently published a correction narrowing its description of his opposition from statewide to the First Congressional District. During his legislative service, Shah voted for HB 2649 on Feb. 24, 2021, when it passed the House 41–17, and again on April 14, when the House approved the amended measure 46–13. The enacted legislation moved the Arizona Commerce Authority’s application cutoff for certifying new computer data centers from Dec. 31, 2023, to Dec. 31, 2033. It became law April 20, 2021. The measure also addressed tax treatment of work involving qualifying data center equipment. A Joint Legislative Budget Committee analysis explained that the House-engrossed bill would exempt installation, assembly, repair, and maintenance from the prime-contracting transaction privilege tax when the equipment could perform its function independently of real property. Legislative analysts said the potential ongoing revenue loss could not be quantified because industry-specific installation-cost data were unavailable. They also noted uncertainty about how broadly the tax had previously been paid. Two years later, Shah voted for SB 1274, which passed the House 47–10 on April 11, 2023. The measure became law April 18. That legislation amended the refund provisions of the 2021 law. It preserved the earlier $10,000 statewide aggregate cap for specified older claims while clarifying that specified later claims follow the standard refund process without that cap. The JLBC fiscal analysis of SB 1274 anticipated no additional General Fund impact. Analysts said the Department of Revenue viewed the measure as explicitly codifying an existing refund process, which generally required the vendor that remitted the tax to seek repayment within the applicable statute of limitations. Shah’s campaign also told the Copper Courier that he supports technological development needed for global competitiveness. “We shouldn’t be building data centers in the middle of the desert,” campaign manager Eve Zhurbinskiy said. Feely has defended data-center development as important to American competitiveness in artificial intelligence. He has also said developers should invest in surrounding communities, use recirculated water, and operate off the electrical grid to address resource concerns. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Amish Shah Criticizes Feely’s Data Center Stance Despite Supporting Tax Incentives first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8980675342cf4db8de6a0 Arizona Board Of Regents Confirms Independent Review Of ASU Hockey At Lawmakers’ Request te 2026-10-09T07:30:14.400Z Arizona Board Of Regents Confirms Independent Review Of ASU Hockey At Lawmakers’ Request By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) has confirmed an independent review of the Arizona State University (ASU) hockey team coaching staff will take place. Rep. Matt Gress (R-LD4) and Sen. Hildy Angius (R-LD30), who called for the independent review last week in their respective roles as chairs of the House and Senate education committees, thanked ABOR in a joint press release on Monday. Matthew Mayich, a 21-year-old Canadian, collapsed from heat stroke during a workout with the ASU hockey team in August. Mayich had recently transferred to ASU and had only been in the Valley for about a week before he was subjected to an outdoor workout let by an outside workout instructor with a military background. Mayich is currently in a coma and on life support; while his family holds out for a recovery, his lawyers say it would take “a miracle.”   ASU acceded to requests from lawmakers and Mayich’s family for an independent review and last Friday appointed Scott Bales, a former chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, to lead it. ASU is maintaining a dedicated page addressing the incident and all related updates.  “The Board has confirmed that Chief Justice Bales will examine what happened to Matthew Mayich on August 20 and what happened afterward,” said Gress. “That is what we asked for. Chief Justice Bales is highly respected, and we appreciate the Board of Regents and ASU giving him the independence and access he needs to get the facts.” Bales was tasked with reviewing the facts identified by ASU, the Mayich family attorneys, ASU hockey team members’ attorneys, and law enforcement agencies. Members of the ASU hockey team issued a statement of facts through counsel that largely disputed the initial analysis published by ASU.  Additionally, Bales will make recommendations on planning and approval of outdoor athletic activities; staffing, policies, and procedures for outdoor athletic activities; preparation for and response to adverse events or reactions occurring during outdoor activities; and use of outside consultants in the planning and delivery of strength and conditioning and practice activities.  ASU requested Bales complete his review by early December, and promised that additional updates would be provided as they become available.  ABOR Chair Doug Goodyear told Gress and Angius in a letter on Monday that President Michael Crow provided ABOR with updates and a plan for Bales’ independent review. Per Goodyear, Bales will have full access to university information including staff, records, and policies, with full cooperation of university staff. The review will allow for anonymity to prevent reprisals, and Bales has license to hire any and all outside help he feels is necessary to complete the review.  “Justice Bales is a man of unquestioned integrity and independence,” said Goodyear. “As an Arizonan, he has a real commitment to helping this community understand the circumstances of this tragic event, and he will have both the access and the resources to do this job well.”  Mayich’s family issued a statement through lawyers contending that the independent review already falls short because it doesn’t address who bears responsibility for Mayich’s collapse. One of their lawyers, Rob Carey, stated as much to CBC News. “What is necessary, and what the Mayich family has asked for and deserves, is an investigation of what went wrong on that field and who is responsible,” said Carey. “Justice Bales has not been asked to answer those fundamental questions.” AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Arizona Board Of Regents Confirms Independent Review Of ASU Hockey At Lawmakers’ Request first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac895ab75342cf4db8de62d Arizona Court Employee Fell For Phishing Email Exposing Personal Information Of 1.3 Million People te 2026-10-09T07:20:11.567Z Arizona Court Employee Fell For Phishing Email Exposing Personal Information Of 1.3 Million People By Staff Reporter | More than one million Arizonans had personally identifiable or sensitive information stolen from the state’s court system during a recent cyberattack. New information from the Arizona Supreme Court reveals the attack began when a court employee fell for “a common phishing attack” and clicked a malicious link in an email.  The court has set up a portal enabling Arizonans to check whether their information was accessed in the cyberattack. Individuals impacted may also receive official court communication via email from no-reply@courts.az.gov or via text from 83958.  The information accessed by the attackers did not include information on jurors, witnesses, or court employees. No court records were deleted, altered, or erased according to the Arizona Supreme Court, and the attack won’t affect the progress or status of any pending case. Sensitive information copied by attackers came from nearly 30,000 records involving active and inactive protective orders, as well as the Fines/Fees and Restitution Enforcement (FARE) Program which maintains Social Security numbers. Regarding the FARE Program, approximately 1.3 million individuals were impacted.  The Arizona Supreme Court is encouraging individuals whose information was held within the FARE Program to put a hold or freeze on their credit files with the three major credit reporting agencies. Alberto Rodriguez, Arizona Supreme Court spokesman, said the copied FARE Program data was from a backup server where it was highly compressed. Rodriguez also said that there has been no evidence the stolen data has been rendered to be readable, and has not been used or shared.   Additionally, more than 150,000 current and past Foster Care Review Board recommendation reports dating back to 2010 were copied in the attack. Addresses and phone numbers weren’t included in those copied reports.  The Arizona Supreme Court announced in a September 25 press release that a cyberattack targeted the state court system and copied personally identifiable information for “many Arizonans.” The cyberattack occurred the previous day, on September 24 at around 11:30 a.m. Court IT staff shut the attack down less than two hours after it was identified, according to the Arizona Supreme Court.  Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer called the attack “outrageous” and assured the public that she had pulled together a team to formulate a response to the breach. Timmer revealed that federal authorities are investigating the cyberattack, and that the court had contacted Arizonans whose data was targeted by the attackers. “I personally spoke with the top-ranking FBI leader in the state, and I pledged our full commitment to supporting their investigation and minimizing the likelihood that the information will be used to further jeopardize Arizonans,” said Timmer. “We’re in touch with those affected and will share more information as soon as we’re able.”  Rebecca Day, special agent in charge with the Phoenix field office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has coordinated with Timmer on investigating the attack.  Authorities have yet to announce the entity or entities responsible for the cyberattack.  AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Arizona Court Employee Fell For Phishing Email Exposing Personal Information Of 1.3 Million People first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac874d575342cf4db8dd46d Mamdani demands Trump release illegal immigrant shot by ICE agent as protests erupt in the Bronx te 2026-10-09T05:00:05.610Z Mamdani demands Trump release illegal immigrant shot by ICE agent as protests erupt in the Bronx New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani demanded that President Donald Trump end all ICE enforcement in the state after a federal agent shot an illegal immigrant in the Bronx on Thursday, sparking protests and confrontations with law enforcement. At a news conference late Thursday night, Mamdani condemned the shooting and said he spoke with Trump for about two hours following the incident. Mamdani said he urged Trump to have the man released – an effort that was unsuccessful – and said New York City wants ICE agents out. "All they do is terrorize this city," the mayor said of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE OFFICER SHOOTS, INJURES MAN DURING TARGETED IMMIGRATION OPERATION IN BRONX: DHS Mamdani also accused ICE of acting "with impunity" and spreading "chaos and terror" across the country, alleging that ICE has killed more people than it has saved. "Today's shooting is only further devastating confirmation of what we have long known," the mayor said. "ICE is rotten to its core," he added. Mamdani also confirmed that the man who was shot has been transported out of the hospital by ICE agents. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also said she spoke to Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. "Tonight, I spoke with President Trump and DHS Secretary Mullin about the shooting in Marble Hill," she said on X. "I expressed outrage on behalf of New Yorkers and urged them to halt ICE enforcement operations in New York. I also asked that any body camera footage of the shooting be released to the public so we can establish the facts and get to the truth." ICE SHOOTING ROCKS AUSTIN AS DEMOCRAT DEMANDS BODYCAM VIDEO, INDEPENDENT PROBE ICE was attempting to arrest a wanted man from the Dominican Republic at around 4 p.m. on Thursday when an agent opened fire and wounded him, according to DHS, which did not provide details on what led to the shooting. "ICE officers immediately rendered aid. The individual is alive and at a local hospital. The FBI and HSI are on the scene. The incident remains under investigation. More information will be shared as it becomes available," DHS said in a statement. DHS said the man, who was described as an illegal immigrant, had a prior grand larceny conviction and previous arrests involving assault, robbery, drug possession and weapons possession. The agency also alleged that he had ties to the Trinitarios gang. Later Thursday night, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch identified the man as a 28-year-old and said a 5-year-old boy believed to be his son was inside the vehicle with him during the shooting. "Based on evidence collected at the scene, we know that at least one ICE agent discharged the seven rounds, striking the driver in the neck below his left ear," Tisch said, adding that the boy was not injured and is in the care of a family member. The agency said the man was arrested by New York City police on Dec. 7, 2023, but was released several days later. DHS blamed New York City's sanctuary policies for his release. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital, where the wounded man was being treated, and chanting "ICE off our streets" and "No justice, no peace." Protesters and police were seen shoving one another during the demonstration as officers began to set barricades, and some demonstrators threw water bottles at the officers. "From Palestine to Mexico, all these walls have got to go," the group chanted. Police made some arrests during the demonstration. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8702575342cf4db8dd359 Guardians force decisive ALDS Game 5 as White Sox miss chance to reach first ALCS since 2005 te 2026-10-09T04:40:05.786Z Guardians force decisive ALDS Game 5 as White Sox miss chance to reach first ALCS since 2005 With three of the four spots in the league championship series already clinched, Thursday night’s White Sox-Guardians matchup was the lone game on MLB’s postseason schedule. It gave Chicago an opportunity to end its long American League Championship Series drought. Instead, the White Sox came up short, falling 9-5 in Game 4. A victory would have sent Chicago to the ALCS for the first time in more than two decades. The team’s last appearance came in 2005. Cleveland’s two fifth-inning home runs powered the Guardians to their second straight win in the series and forced a decisive Game 5 on Saturday. MLB PROPOSES REVERTING SCHEDULE BACK TO ITS OLD WAYS, BUT NOT WITHOUT A WILD POSTSEASON TWIST The White Sox started fast, building on their 1-0 lead when Sam Antonacci’s sacrifice fly in the third inning extended it to 2-0. The Guardians quickly answered, with Patrick Bailey and José Ramírez hitting home runs in the top of the fifth inning. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Chicago answered in the bottom of the fifth. After Sam Antonacci was hit by a pitch, the White Sox rallied to tie the game at 3-3. A sacrifice fly by outfielder Brenton Doyle then put Chicago ahead 4-3. That proved to be the White Sox’s final lead of the night. Miguel Vargas’ solo home run to left field in the bottom of the ninth gave Chicago a chance to mount a comeback. The White Sox put two runners on base later in the inning but ultimately could not complete the rally. Game 5 of the ALDS shifts back to Cleveland, with the first pitch scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8691e75342cf4db8dd22e Brian Schottenheimer now sits on hottest seat in NFL after Cowboys collapse against Buccaneers te 2026-10-09T04:10:06.528Z Brian Schottenheimer now sits on hottest seat in NFL after Cowboys collapse against Buccaneers It’s official: Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has the hottest seat in the NFL. Schottenheimer was stumped on the sideline at AT&T Stadium on Thursday night as his squad fell 24-16 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who entered the game 0-4 and started a rookie quarterback in his first career road game. Jalon Daniels was quite efficient against a reeling Cowboys defense, which came into this game as the third-worst in the league in terms of yards allowed per game (389.5) and fifth-worst in points allowed (28). The defensive side of the ball was a problem during Schottenheimer’s inaugural season leading the Cowboys in 2025, and with 34-year-old Christian Parker as defensive coordinator, it’s more of the same in 2026. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The reason Schottenheimer’s seat is the hottest is because the man facing him on the opposite sideline came into Week 5 in that position first. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is fighting for his job security after a brutal start to the season. Yes, his starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield, is out, but the Buccaneers did not look good before his injury. And since Tampa Bay couldn’t make the playoffs last season despite a red-hot start, Bowles needs to start stacking wins. The state of Tampa Bay, and a Dallas victory over the Houston Texans in Week 4, led Vegas to mark the Cowboys as a clear-cut favorite at home. But Dak Prescott never felt comfortable like he did in Week 4, with Bowles drawing up his signature blitzes throughout the four quarters, and the Dallas defense continued to be passive. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Tampa Bay found itself down at halftime, 10-7, but shifty running back Bucky Irving changed the entire momentum of the contest when he sprinted 72 yards on the opening drive of the third quarter to set up an Emeka Egbuka touchdown. In just two plays, the Bucs went 86 yards and took the lead, shocking the sold-out crowd. To make matters worse, the Cowboys would turn the ball over their next three possessions, leading to a lopsided game. Prescott threw an interception, and Daniels found Tez Johnson in busted coverage for a 64-yard catch-and-run. Irving scored his second touchdown of the game to further the Bucs’ lead, and Prescott wouldn’t even get the ball back after KaVontae Turpin fumbled the ensuing kickoff, which Tampa Bay recovered. With a Chase McLaughlin field goal making it 24-10, the Cowboys felt desperate at the end of the third quarter, going for it on fourth down near midfield and failing to convert. There was, however, some hope provided by a key stop from this lackluster defense. On fourth-and-goal from the one-yard line, Bowles decided to go for the kill shot, hoping to punch one into the end zone and make it a 31-10 game in the fourth quarter. But Sean Tucker, their short-yardage specialist in the backfield, was unable to punch it home. From there, Schottenheimer put on his best play-calling hat and recognized that momentum was shifting toward Dallas despite the Buccaneers’ 99-yard drive. He and Prescott delivered. George Pickens capped that 99-yard drive with a 17-yard touchdown catch, his first of the season, to make it a one score game after a two-point conversion failed. The momentum continued, as the Buccaneers went three-and-out, and with ample time as well as timeouts, Prescott could go down the field and perhaps tie the game with a touchdown and two-point conversion. Instead, more disaster for the Cowboys in this primetime matchup, as tight end Jake Ferguson, usually as sure-handed as they come for Dallas, had a Prescott pass go right through his hands, hit his face mask and land in the arms of Buccaneers linebacker Alex Anzalone while in Tampa Bay territory. This time, Daniels and the Buccaneers’ offense didn’t squander the chance to put the Cowboys away, as Irving picked up the necessary first down to allow his rookie quarterback some victory kneels to end the game. Sure, the Cowboys' record still reads 2-3 compared to the Buccaneers' 1-4. But Jerry Jones demands winning in Dallas, and this was a brutal loss for a coach already stirring speculation about whether he’s right for one of the most coveted jobs in the sport. There’s still many games left to play, but it’s truly heating up for Schottenheimer after this one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8691c75342cf4db8dd222 Fiery Senate Debates in Maine, Michigan and Georgia: Five Takeaways te 2026-10-09T04:10:04.742Z Fiery Senate Debates in Maine, Michigan and Georgia: Five Takeaways Candidates in three of the races that could determine control of the Senate engaged in bitter and personal attacks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac85d6575342cf4db8dcea6 Multiple Power 4 Teams Facing Significant Punishment Amid NCAA Investigation te 2026-10-09T03:20:05.647Z Multiple Power 4 Teams Facing Significant Punishment Amid NCAA Investigation Multiple Power 4 programs, including CFP contenders, are reportedly under investigation for revenue-sharing and NIL violations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac85b0d75342cf4db8dce30 Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Candidates With Higher Odds Than Donald Trump te 2026-10-09T03:10:05.103Z Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Candidates With Higher Odds Than Donald Trump Here's who has a higher chance of winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Price than President Donald Trump, according to prediction markets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac858b775342cf4db8dcdd1 A'ja Wilson wins record fifth MVP as first three-peat in WNBA history strengthens all-time greatness case te 2026-10-09T03:00:07.218Z A'ja Wilson wins record fifth MVP as first three-peat in WNBA history strengthens all-time greatness case On Thursday, A’ja Wilson added another line to her already lengthy basketball resume, reaching yet another level of WNBA greatness by becoming the league’s first five-time MVP. The Las Vegas Aces superstar has claimed the coveted trophy for a third consecutive season, becoming the first player in league history to win three straight MVP awards. It marks her fourth MVP title in the past five years. Aces coach Becky Hammon believes Wilson’s résumé already places her among the greatest players in basketball. In addition to her WNBA accomplishments, Wilson won an NCAA Division I national championship at South Carolina. DREAM MOVE WITHIN ONE WIN OF FIRST WNBA FINALS APPEARANCE SINCE 2013 AFTER OVERTIME VICTORY "(As) I said, take her off Mount Rushmore — she’s Everest," Hammon said earlier in the playoffs. "Now I’m taking her off Everest, and I have to put her on a different planet. She just has all of it." Hammon also emphasized that talent alone does not guarantee the kind of sustained team and individual success Wilson has achieved. "Because you can be a really talented and skilled basketball player and not win as much as she has, and not become as individually great as she has." Wilson may not have put together the most statistically impressive season of her career, but she remained dominant across the board. Her 26.2 points per game led the WNBA in scoring, while her 79 blocks were also a league high. She ranked among the league’s top five rebounders in rebounds per game during the regular season. Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese led the WNBA with 12.1 rebounds per game and was named the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. When Wilson won her fourth MVP award in 2025, she broke a tie with Hall of Famers Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie and Lauren Jackson for the most MVP trophies in WNBA history at the time. The three standout players largely traded the award between 2000 and 2010, winning every MVP except in 2008, when Candace Parker claimed the honor, and 2009, when Diana Taurasi won. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER In NBA history, only three players have been awarded at least five MVPs: Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan. With her fifth MVP, Wilson is now among select group of legendary basketball players. "If you’re able to set a standard, if you’re able to rewrite things, and kind of etch yourself into history books, it means a lot," Wilson said at a news conference in Las Vegas on Thursday. "I’m so grateful that I can share these moments with so many different people. But it’s always fun when you’re able to set the standard, and give people and yourself something to chase after." Wilson was the overwhelming MVP choice, receiving all but nine of the first-place votes. Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles finished second with six first-place votes, followed by Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell with two. Mitchell’s teammate, Caitlin Clark, received the remaining first-place vote and finished fourth. A’ja Wilson’s latest challenge is guiding the Aces through unprecedented territory. They would have to become the first team in WNBA history to erase a 2-0 deficit against the Golden State Valkyries and win a best-of-five playoff series. If Wilson leads the comeback, it would further cement her place in basketball lore. Game 3 is scheduled for Friday night as the series shifts to Las Vegas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8565d75342cf4db8dcd46 5 Key Moments From Hostile Michigan Senate Debate Between El-Sayed and Rogers te 2026-10-09T02:50:05.803Z 5 Key Moments From Hostile Michigan Senate Debate Between El-Sayed and Rogers Slashing personal attacks dominated the first televised face-off between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate, and former Representative Mike Rogers, his Republican rival. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8565c75342cf4db8dcd2a Trump Approval Hits New Low Compared With Biden Before Midterms te 2026-10-09T02:50:04.793Z Trump Approval Hits New Low Compared With Biden Before Midterms Trump's approval has fallen to a second-term low as Democratic voters report greater motivation ahead of the November midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8540675342cf4db8dccb6 Collins vs. Jackson Debate Takeaways: Key Moments From Second Face-Off te 2026-10-09T02:40:06.587Z Collins vs. Jackson Debate Takeaways: Key Moments From Second Face-Off Susan Collins and Troy Jackson square off again in a debate for the Maine Senate seat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8540575342cf4db8dccad States Taking Action to Protect Residents from Data Center Power Costs te 2026-10-09T02:40:05.292Z States Taking Action to Protect Residents from Data Center Power Costs The rapid expansion of data centers is reshaping the nation’s electric grid. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac851ae75342cf4db8dcc46 Tony Romo got disqualified from his Korn Ferry qualifier the same day he 'parted ways' with CBS Sports te 2026-10-09T02:30:06.914Z Tony Romo got disqualified from his Korn Ferry qualifier the same day he 'parted ways' with CBS Sports Man, it has not been a great run recently for former Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Tony Romo. Romo became the talk of the internet when he was arrested over the summer for operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Wisconsin. Police body cam footage of the arrest went viral, and his mugshot was quickly passed around, with a seemingly endless run of memes made about the 46-year-old. As one of CBS Sports' lead football analysts, speculation immediately started about his future on television, with the network announcing that he'd been put on indefinite leave. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER That leave turned into a permanent separation in early October, when news broke that the two sides had agreed to mutually part ways. Obviously, not the best news for Romo, who, while he started off hot, had recently come under criticism from fans for his analysis and was still owed tens of millions of dollars on his contract. Well, the news got even worse for him that same day. Romo is an accomplished, very talented golfer, to the point where he recently participated in a pre-qualifier tournament for a Korn Ferry Tour event. Far from the PGA Tour, or more likely the Champions Tour, but still impressive for an "amateur" player. Less impressive? The fact that on the same day he "parted ways" with CBS, Romo was disqualified from that Korn Ferry pre-qualifier. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE While trying, unsuccessfully, to make the cut, Romo was accused of signing an incorrect scorecard. Per Golf.com, Romo's qualifier was held at the Club at Forest Ridge in Broken Arrow, Okla., where he started with rounds of 76 and 75, putting him well back, 13 strokes to be exact, of the leaders after 36 holes. That score was still good enough to put him in a decent spot to move on to the next stage of Q-School for the Korn Ferry tour. Put in a solid showing on Friday? He'd have given himself a realistic chance to advance. The problem? Three people had three different versions of Romo's score in that third round. Romo signed his score card showing that he made a 4 on the 16th hole and a 4 on the 17th hole. But his playing partner and marker, Brandon Rice, put him down for a 4 on the 16th, but a 5 on the 17th. That's odd, but even more bizarre is that a PGA Pro and walking referee told tournament organizers that after being assigned to track Romo's group after they were put "on the clock" for slow play, he recollected Romo having a 5 on the 16th and a 5 on the 17th. What on earth? THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Well, Rob Keller, the pre-qualifier administrator, told Golf.com what he thought happened. Keller believed that the slow-play, inability to make birdies, and "all that was going on with him," Romo simply didn't take the time to thoroughly check his marker's version of his score. Keller also added that Romo "took responsibility" when the two spoke on the phone while being "very complimentary" as to the quality of the tournament. Romo wouldn’t have made it through given his third-round score, but still, what a day for the former QB. How do you get your scores wrong? Especially when you know you have a marker there observing all of it. Sounds like Romo might be the ideal scramble tournament partner, one where the winning score is in the 40's somehow. Maybe the worst news? It doesn't seem like golf will be a post-CBS career option. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac84f5675342cf4db8dcbcc Rumbling volcano forces immediate trail closures at popular vacation hot spot te 2026-10-09T02:20:06.980Z Rumbling volcano forces immediate trail closures at popular vacation hot spot Officials are monitoring renewed volcanic activity at one of Hawaii's most popular tourist destinations as hundreds of earthquakes and rockfall risks prompt temporary trail closures. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) issued a volcanic activity notice earlier this week for the Kīlauea volcano at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, reporting renewed spattering at two vents following recent activity beneath the summit. The National Park Service (NPS) announced Wednesday that Halemaʻumaʻu Trail and part of Byron Ledge Trail would temporarily close amid increased seismic activity and concerns about rockfalls.  The closures affect a combined 1.3 miles of trails. HUSBAND AND WIFE GET TRAPPED IN PREMIER HIKING DESTINATION; ONLY ONE OF THEM MAKES IT OUT ALIVE Over 200 shallow earthquakes were recorded beneath Kīlauea's summit during the past week, according to the NPS, citing the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. A magnitude-3.4 earthquake on Sept. 30 caused small rockfalls along the caldera's north wall. Kīlauea remained at an ORANGE aviation color code, the second-highest level on the USGS' four-tier scale, as of Thursday.  The designation indicates heightened volcanic activity and the potential for an eruption, or an eruption underway with limited hazards to aviation. The intrusion, which occurred from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, is believed to have caused new cracks along the caldera floor, according to scientists. Scientists said they cannot forecast when — or if — the volcano's 55th episode of lava fountaining will occur. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "Forecast windows for episode 55 fountaining can no longer be modeled due to changes in conditions," the USGS advisory said. Officials also outlined several hazards for residents and visitors, including potentially dangerous gas emissions and small, glassy volcanic fragments that can cause skin and eye irritation. "Small glassy volcanic fragments may be remobilized during windy conditions following recent eruptive episodes," the statement added. "Residents and visitors should minimize exposure to these fragments, which can cause skin and eye irritation." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Visitors must also stay out of closed areas and away from unstable cliff edges, which can collapse without warning, according to the NPS. Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has erupted dozens of times since 1952, according to the USGS. Eruptive activity was nearly continuous along the volcano's East Rift Zone from 1983 to 2018, a 35-year stretch that ended amid significant eruptive activity and a collapse at the summit, the agency said. Since December 2024, an eruption has been intermittently active within Halema'uma'u crater at the summit. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The National Park Service has said the number of visits surged during Kīlauea's eruptive episodes, with tourists drawn to opportunities to view the volcanic activity. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park recorded more than 1.8 million recreational visits in 2025, according to NPS data. Fox News Digital reached out to NPS for further details and comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac84cfe75342cf4db8dcb38 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways: Rogers, El-Sayed Clash in Fiery Showdown te 2026-10-09T02:10:06.542Z Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways: Rogers, El-Sayed Clash in Fiery Showdown Personal attacks, interruptions and policy clashes dominated Rogers and El-Sayed's first Senate debate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac84aa875342cf4db8dcaac Ossoff vs. Collins in Georgia US Senate Debate: Key Moments and Polls te 2026-10-09T02:00:08.561Z Ossoff vs. Collins in Georgia US Senate Debate: Key Moments and Polls The lawmakers faced off Thursday night as Democrats are working to defend Senator Jon Ossoff’s Georgia seat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac84aa675342cf4db8dcaa3 Packers Make Emergency Backfield Move Ahead of Bears Showdown te 2026-10-09T02:00:06.811Z Packers Make Emergency Backfield Move Ahead of Bears Showdown The Packers’ run game took another hit, and they responded by adding a new running back ahead of Sunday’s game against the Bears. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac845fb75342cf4db8dc9ca Michigan Senate debate erupts into personal attacks as Rogers, El-Sayed clash over Israel, Iran and more te 2026-10-09T01:40:11.516Z Michigan Senate debate erupts into personal attacks as Rogers, El-Sayed clash over Israel, Iran and more Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed traded personal attacks and accusations during a heated Michigan U.S. Senate debate Thursday night, clashing over everything from affordability, the war in Iran and U.S. support for Israel to their respective financial dealings and personal backgrounds. The contentious showdown in Grand Rapids marked the first time the two candidates faced off onstage ahead of November's closely watched election, after Rogers declined to participate in a debate last month hosted by FOX 2 Detroit, citing concerns about the moderator's impartiality. At the top of Thursday's debate, what began as a discussion about affordability quickly devolved into personal attacks, with Rogers repeatedly questioning El-Sayed's medical credentials and accusing him of misleading voters, while El-Sayed accused the former congressman of enriching himself through corporate connections. "He's lying. So he lied about being a physician. He lied now about being an Egyptian citizen or not being an Egyptian citizen," Rogers charged during one particularly heated exchange. "That's a con-man." EL-SAYED’S SCATHING OBAMA CRITIQUE RESURFACES AHEAD OF JOINT CAMPAIGN RALLY El-Sayed, who holds a medical degree from Columbia University, rejected the attacks and accused Rogers of attempting to distract voters from issues affecting their everyday lives. "He wanted to make this about him or me. But the question is about you," El-Sayed responded. "Can you afford your gas? Can you afford your groceries under this guy who's going to rubber stamp everything Donald Trump tells him to rubber stamp?" The candidates also sparred over their personal finances, with El-Sayed repeatedly accusing Rogers of profiting from corporate relationships after leaving Congress and referencing his Florida property and alleged yacht ownership.  Rogers, who denied owning any yachts, countered by questioning El-Sayed's investments and alleged overseas property holdings in the UAE, while also slamming him for accepting money from billionaires despite simultaneously stumping on not taking money from corporate PACs and getting money out of politics. EL-SAYED GRILLED ON PIKER, ISRAEL AND SOCIALIST TIES AFTER MIKE ROGERS SKIPS SENATE DEBATE The exchanges became so heated that moderator Rick Albin repeatedly intervened. "Look, here's the situation. We've got dozens of questions we want to get to. You can't litigate all of these with 14 different rebuttals," Albin told the candidates. Following a commercial break, Albin remarked that in 30 years of moderating debates, he had never witnessed candidates continue arguing throughout a commercial break.  The personal accusations remained constant throughout much of the Thursday night debate, but one of the evening's sharpest policy disagreements emerged over Israel and Iran. Asked whether he would support providing defensive weapons to Israel if the country were attacked by Iran or another state actor, El-Sayed indicated he would not and reiterated his opposition to using American taxpayer dollars to fund foreign militaries. "I don't want our tax dollars buying weapons for other countries. I don't know what's so hard about that," El-Sayed said. MICHIGAN STUDENT CONFRONTS EL-SAYED OVER IRAN STANCE IN TENSE EXCHANGE: ‘DO YOU STAND WITH US?’ "I think both of them have proven dangerous in their own way. One at risk of attacking us, one getting us into wars we have no business fighting," he added, referring to Israel and Iran. El-Sayed also declined to identify whether Israel or Iran posed the greater threat to the United States, despite repeated questioning from the moderator. "I think both of them have proven dangerous in their own way," El-Sayed said. "One at risk of attacking us, one getting us into wars. We have no business fighting." Rogers, by contrast, indicated he would support providing defensive weapons to Israel and reiterated his support for the Jewish state.  He repeatedly accused El-Sayed of having connections to individuals and organizations supportive of terrorist groups as well, allegations that El-Sayed disputed. ABDUL EL-SAYED HITS BACK AT ISRAEL QUESTIONS, SUGGESTS HIS NAME AND FAITH ARE BEHIND PRESS SCRUTINY The pair also differed on whether the war could come to an end if Iran still maintains the ability to produce a nuclear weapon and continues to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz. El-Sayed blamed the conflict for rising gas prices and accused Rogers of supporting an unnecessary war, arguing that diplomacy could resolve the conflict even if Iran retained the ability to produce nuclear weapons. Rogers argued that Iran's nuclear capabilities had been significantly diminished and said the war should end, while maintaining that Iran could not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. On domestic policy, El-Sayed expressed openness to federal price controls on domestically produced oil, arguing that high gasoline prices constituted an emergency. "Look, I definitely think that's something we should consider," El-Sayed said. DEMOCRATS FACE ‘DO-OR-DIE’ SPLIT WITH KEY VOTING BLOC IN RAZOR-CLOSE SENATE RACE Rogers rejected price controls, instead advocating temporary gas tax relief, diesel rebates and a pause on diesel exports. Health care also became a major flash point. El-Sayed defended his Medicare-for-all proposal, insisting that Americans who wanted to retain private insurance could do so. Rogers argued that the proposal would eliminate existing private coverage and impose significant new taxes on families. The debate unfolded against the backdrop of an exceptionally competitive Senate contest. A late-September Fox News poll showed El-Sayed leading Rogers 50% to 49% among likely voters, a statistical dead heat. The candidates are competing for the seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, with Republicans hoping to flip the seat and Democrats seeking to maintain their hold on it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac845fa75342cf4db8dc9c1 Luka Dončić says he 'definitely' regrets playing through hamstring injury that ended his season te 2026-10-09T01:40:10.554Z Luka Dončić says he 'definitely' regrets playing through hamstring injury that ended his season Luka Dončić heads into the 2026-27 NBA season as the lone star in Los Angeles, as LeBron James starts a new chapter with the Philadelphia 76ers. Before this dynamic duo parted ways, many believed the Lakers would be adding another Larry O’Brien Trophy to its storied trophy case, but that never came to fruition. Dončić, though, believes last season it could’ve happened — if it weren’t for something he feels he’s at fault for. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE On April 2, the Lakers owned a 16-2 record in a stretch where they looked unstoppable. They were facing the reigning NBA-champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a litmus test of sorts, especially for Dončić, who had been playing extremely well for the Lakers. In fact, Dončić was playing for a potential MVP award. However, the Thunder took the red-hot Lakers to the woodshed, defeating them 139-96. But that wasn’t the only loss the Lakers would have on the night. Dončić said he felt a hamstring tweak in the second quarter, but instead of taking himself out in a game that was getting out of hand, he pushed even harder. The decision backfired. In the second half, Dončić started to grab at his hamstring and was eventually taken out of the game. The result for pushing? A Grade 2 hamstring strain that didn’t just force him to miss the final five games of the season — he missed the entire postseason for Los Angeles. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW– UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "When it comes to my spirit of trying to win, I am just stubborn," Dončić told Sports Illustrated in an interview. " I felt a little bit in the first half that I should have just stopped. I should have come out. I think we had a team that could compete for the championship. I definitely regret it." Dončić, for the first time since suffering his injury, admitted he wishes to have done things differently. Of course, hindsight is always 20-20, but perhaps Dončić didn’t even know it would be his last chance to get a ring alongside James had they been healthy together in the postseason. James, who had been the third offensive option on the Lakers when everyone was healthy, with Austin Reaves playing well on that side of the court, had to find a different gear in the playoffs with Dončić out. He was able to lead the way past the Houston Rockets, but the Thunder were too much for Los Angeles again in the second round. If Dončić was healthy, could the Lakers have gone all the way instead of the San Antonio Spurs to take on the New York Knicks in the Finals? Unfortunately for Dončić and the rest of the franchise, we’ll never know. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac845f975342cf4db8dc9b8 Federal grand jury hears evidence in probe of former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson's Jan. 6 testimony: source te 2026-10-09T01:40:09.650Z Federal grand jury hears evidence in probe of former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson's Jan. 6 testimony: source A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., has heard evidence concerning possible false statements former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson made to the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, Fox News Digital has learned. Additional evidence could be presented to the grand jury as soon as next week, according to a source familiar with the matter. The proceedings remain in the grand jury phase, and no final decisions have been made about whether the matter will result in criminal charges, the source said. FORMER CIA DIRECTOR BRENNAN SUBPOENAED TO TESTIFY IN FEDERAL TRUMP CONSPIRACY CASE Hutchinson, a former top aide to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, emerged as one of the most prominent witnesses before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and President Donald Trump's efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 election. During a nationally televised hearing in June 2022, Hutchinson provided testimony about Trump's actions on Jan. 6, including an account she said she heard from another White House official about the president's reaction after being told he could not travel to the Capitol. Her account of an alleged confrontation inside the presidential vehicle was subsequently disputed by other individuals familiar with the events. FORMER WHITE HOUSE AIDE CASSIDY HUTCHINSON 'STANDS BY ALL OF THE TESTIMONY SHE PROVIDED' TO JAN. 6 COMMITTEE It remains unclear which portions of Hutchinson's congressional testimony are being examined by the grand jury. The New York Post reported Thursday that the Justice Department was investigating Hutchinson over possible false statements to Congress and that a federal grand jury had been convened to hear evidence. Grand jury proceedings do not necessarily result in criminal charges, and the presentation of evidence does not establish that a crime occurred. A representative for the Justice Department and Hutchinson's attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac845f875342cf4db8dc9af 2 foreign nationals breach UK base housing key US, NATO intel hub amid $556M expansion te 2026-10-09T01:40:08.508Z 2 foreign nationals breach UK base housing key US, NATO intel hub amid $556M expansion Two Latvian nationals legally living in the United Kingdom were arrested under Section 4 of Britain's National Security Act of 2023 on Thursday after breaching a perimeter fence at RAF Molesworth, a sensitive British military base housing critical U.S. and NATO intelligence operations, Reuters reported. The arrests triggered a major counterterrorism investigation into the security breach at the strategic installation, which serves as a central intelligence hub supporting American military commanders across Europe and Africa. The base is also undergoing a $556.5 million expansion centered on the Joint Intelligence Analysis Complex (JIAC), a facility designed to consolidate 20 intelligence facilities and accommodate more than 1,000 personnel, according to reports. The suspects, ages 32 and 36, were discovered inside the base around 2 a.m. Thursday following an extensive security sweep. Ministry of Defense Police officers conducting routine patrols first raised the alarm around 10 p.m. Wednesday after finding an abandoned vehicle near the perimeter. IRAN UNDER SCRUTINY AFTER PLOT FOILED NEAR UK BASE USED BY US MILITARY Bomb disposal specialists cleared the vehicle before armed officers discovered a fence breach and located the men inside. Initially detained on suspicion of trespass and criminal damage, both men were rearrested under the National Security Act for entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the United Kingdom. They remain in custody as counterterrorism detectives execute search warrants at two residential properties in nearby Peterborough. Managed by the U.S. Air Force's 423rd Air Base Group, RAF Molesworth is a nonflying installation dedicated to joint intelligence and command operations. It houses intelligence elements for U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command and the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre. During World War II, the airfield was used by the U.S. 15th Bombardment Squadron. In 1973, the airfield was officially deactivated before transitioning into its current role as an intelligence center. Construction on the JIAC broke ground April 12, 2024, with onsite work beginning that spring. The facility is scheduled for completion in summer 2028. FOILED TERROR PLOT AT BOMBER BASE SIGNALS WIDER THREAT TO US MILITARY INSTALLATIONS: EXPERT A 2024 Defense Department release described the base development as part of the department's overall European Infrastructure Consolidation efforts. "It will combine 20 facilities and over 1,000 DIA personnel into one location. Among others, it will host members of the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre, Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System, U.S. Africa Command, U.S. European Command and U.S. Air Force elements in a cross-agency, multi-mission collaboration." At the time, Defense Intelligence Agency Deputy Director Suzanne White said the facility would enable "the U.S. and allies’ shared mission of ‘outpacing our strategic competitors and addressing threats together wherever they may arise.’" The Defense Department designed the project with a two-stage procurement strategy, allowing stakeholder agencies to provide feedback and streamline scheduling requirements. Following the intrusion, U.S. European Command praised the swift British response. US PULLS ALL BOMBERS FROM KEY UK BASE AFTER SUSPECTED IRAN-LINKED TERROR PLOT "While we assess the global security posture, U.S. forces remain at the highest state of readiness," the command said in a statement. "We would also express our gratitude to the UK for the close partnership with U.S. forces on matters of security." British counterterrorism officials cautioned against drawing premature conclusions about possible espionage or terrorist motives. "We're very aware of the recent heightened interest and concern around military sites," Counterterrorism Policing London commander Helen Flanagan said. Flanagan added that investigators have not established a connection between the Molesworth breach and recent security concerns at RAF Fairford, another British base used by U.S. strategic bombers. "We are keeping an open mind at this stage and inquiries are very much ongoing," she said. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Pentagon and the CIA for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac845f675342cf4db8dc98b Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Hit With Injury Setback Before Patriots Game te 2026-10-09T01:40:06.246Z Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Hit With Injury Setback Before Patriots Game Ashton Jeanty has been added to the injury report just days before the Raiders take on the Patriots in New England. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac843a075342cf4db8dc907 WNBA Fans are Fuming After Results of MVP Voting Revealed te 2026-10-09T01:30:08.163Z WNBA Fans are Fuming After Results of MVP Voting Revealed After seeing the WNBA MVP voting breakdown, many fans expressed frustration over which players got more votes than others. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8439d75342cf4db8dc8ea El Foco cumple 2 años con más de 70 periodistas capacitados te 2026-10-09T01:30:05.934Z El Foco cumple 2 años con más de 70 periodistas capacitados Leer en inglés El Foco de Tucson cumple 2 años, marcando dos años como una sala de redacción bilingüe sin fines de lucro que cubre Tucson y el Sur de Arizona y capacita a la próxima generación de periodistas de la región. Desde su lanzamiento en septiembre de 2024, la sala de redacción ha crecido hasta contar con un equipo de unos 30 reporteros, pasantes y periodistas independientes. Ha brindado capacitación remunerada y tutoría a más de 70 periodistas que inician su carrera, lo que lo convierte en el centro de capacitación en periodismo más grande del Sur de Arizona. "Cuando empezamos, sabíamos que Tucson necesitaba más noticias locales y que los reporteros jóvenes necesitaban un lugar donde aprender," dijo Caitlin Schmidt, cofundadora y editora de Tucson Spotlight. "Dos años después, tenemos más de 70 periodistas que han pasado por nuestra sala de redacción y están haciendo el trabajo que esta comunidad realmente necesita. Estoy muy orgullosa de eso." Los reporteros de El Foco van desde estudiantes de secundaria hasta estudiantes de posgrado, y trabajan junto con editores y periodistas independientes habituales. La sala de redacción está asociada con cinco escuelas secundarias, la Universidad de Arizona y Pima Community College, y paga entre 15 y 25 estudiantes y recién graduados por su trabajo cada semestre. Los ex alumnos de su programa Spotlight Reporting Fellows han trabajado para Arizona Public Media, WKOW27, Vanity Fair y Slate, junto con firmas independientes en otros medios. El cohorte de este semestre incluye pasantes que cubren política, negocios, educación, migración, salud, medio ambiente y artes, además de dos pasantes de secundaria de San Miguel High School. Los miembros del equipo Angelina Maynes, Isabela Gamez y Caitlin Schmidt, desde la izquierda, cubren una manifestación con el expresidente Barack Obama en Tucson en octubre de 2024, semanas después del lanzamiento de Tucson Spotlight. Samantha Callicutt / El Foco de Tucson. Dos años de impacto Los reporteros de El Foco cubren todo, desde el gobierno local, las elecciones y la frontera hasta la educación, la salud, los negocios, la ciencia, el medio ambiente y las artes. Su serie de investigación en curso sobre las finanzas de la Universidad de Arizona ha rastreado millones en dinero de donantes y gastos legales, y este año la investigación de un pasante analizó la dotación de personal en Pima Animal Care Center. La sala de redacción también forma parte de la cohorte de becas para abordar las desigualdades en salud de Solutions Journalism Network, que se centra en lo que funciona y cómo las personas pueden participar. El Foco ha publicado cientos de historias en español a través, dirigido por la Directora de Iniciativas Bilingües Diana Ramos. También alberga O'odham Media, una vertical liderada por indígenas construida por la periodista Trinity Norris. La redacción llega a los lectores donde estén. Son las redes sociales primero, con un equipo dedicado que produce carretes de noticias para Instagram y TikTok para que las personas puedan obtener sus noticias locales donde ya se desplazan. Para las personas que no están en línea, El Foco se asoció con la ciudad de South Tucson en un boletín bilingüe para residentes, y O'odham Media imprime un boletín para residentes de la Nación Tohono O'odham con acceso limitado a banda ancha. En 2026, Tucson Spotlight ganó el Premio LION a la Sostenibilidad a la Colaboración del Año en el nivel de micro y pequeños ingresos. El premio reconoció sus asociaciones de 2025 con la ciudad de South Tucson, O'odham Media, Tucson Tome Gnome, la Community Foundation for Southern Arizona y Arizona Luminaria. La sala de redacción también completó una Evaluación del Ecosistema de Información para el Condado de Pima con Listening Post Collective, recopilando más de 560 respuestas bilingües a encuestas en lugares como el Festival de Libros de Tucson y la Feria de Salud del Sur de Tucson, junto con sesiones de escucha comunitaria. La evaluación identificó cinco prioridades comunitarias: necesidades básicas, inmigración, participación cívica, desarrollo comunitario y educación. En agosto, Tucson Spotlight fue coanfitrión de "In Our Words: Brave", un evento público de narración de historias en el que participaron miembros de la comunidad de personas con discapacidad intelectual y del desarrollo, junto con Wordslaw, el Instituto de Periodismo Reynolds, Arizona Public Media, Arts for All en Tucson J y ArtWorks en la Universidad de Arizona. También ha sido coanfitrión de un club de lectura de verano para adultos con Tucson Tome Gnome durante los últimos dos años, y la participación se duplicó en el segundo año. Junto con Arizona Luminaria, organizó reuniones y saludos de candidatos, poniendo a los votantes del sur de Arizona cara a cara con los candidatos al Concejo Municipal y a la Legislatura. Uno de ellos atrajo a más de 60 personas durante una tormenta monzón Photo Caption: Los reporteros y editores de Tucson Spotlight posan para una foto grupal en diciembre de 2024. La sala de redacción ha capacitado y pagado a más de 70 periodistas que inician su carrera desde su lanzamiento en 2024. Un mes de celebración El Foco de Tucson celebra su cumpleaños durante el mes de octubre: Club de lectura comunitario centrado en soluciones: Tucson Spotlight, Tucson Tome Gnome y la Community Foundation for Southern Arizona discutirán "Klara and the Sun" de Kazuo Ishiguro de 5:30 a 7 p.m. 27 de octubre en Community Foundation Campus, 5049 E. Broadway Blvd. Traiga algunos libros para la mesa comunitaria para compartir libros y llévese a casa algo nuevo. Se proporcionan refrigerios ligeros. Confirme su asistencia. Feria de voluntarios: Tucson Spotlight organizará una feria de voluntarios que conectará a los miembros de la comunidad con organizaciones locales que necesitan ayuda puntual y a corto plazo. Muchos de los grupos figuran en el nuevo centro de recursos cívicos de la sala de redacción, y la feria es una oportunidad para conocerlos en persona y encontrar una oportunidad para la tarde o el fin de semana que se adapte a sus necesidades. Fecha, hora y lugar por anunciar. Como apoyar Los reportajes de El Foco de Tucson se pueden leer de forma gratuita y sin muro de pago. La sala de redacción está recaudando dinero para seguir pagando a los estudiantes de periodismo y ampliar su cobertura. Las donaciones son deducibles de impuestos a través de su patrocinador fiscal, Tiny News Collective. “Las noticias locales solo funcionan si la gente confía en ti, y esa confianza nace de estar presente,” dijo Schmidt. “Nuestros reporteros asisten a las reuniones, recorren los barrios y plantean preguntas difíciles. La mayoría de ellos aún está estudiando y ya realiza una labor importante.” Esta nota fue traducida por el equipo bilingüe de El Foco de Tucson. El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8414975342cf4db8dc8b0 A survived execution exposes the grim science of lethal injection te 2026-10-09T01:20:09.250Z A survived execution exposes the grim science of lethal injection Emergency vehicles at Riverbend Maximum Security Prison in Nashville on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. The execution of death row inmate Christa Pike was halted nearly two hours after the state of Tennessee began the lethal injection protocol. (Photo by John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) It took Christa Pike nearly a week to regain consciousness after the Tennessee Department of Corrections failed to kill her with two doses of the barbiturate pentobarbital, a drug used to put animals to death and to execute humans by lethal injection in Arizona and other states. She was confused and angry. She couldn’t eat because of damage to her throat, she couldn’t move her arms, and her hands were swollen to where they looked like “surgical gloves,” according to one of her attorneys. It was noted during and immediately after the execution attempt that skin on her arms was chemically burned by the high alkalinity of the drug.  But by Oct. 8, she was “walking with assistance,” according to a memo circulated by her attorneys to federal defenders around the country, “and her arms — which sustained significant injuries during the execution attempt — are healing and regaining movement and strength. Her lungs are clear, and she has started to eat a regular diet. Physicians are encouraged by her physical recovery.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Pike’s attorneys and medical advisors had warned that Pike had a blood disorder, and that it had always been difficult for medical staff to draw blood from her veins, let alone insert IV lines. During the execution, after several failed attempts, the technicians placed a needle that most likely collapsed the vein. The bulk of the killing drugs likely went into the tissue around the needles placed in her arms. “I think Christa didn’t die because most of the pentobarbital didn’t get into her brain,” said Dr. Joel Zivot, an Emory University anesthesiology professor who consulted with Pike’s legal team. “It ended up in her arms, so she never had a high enough blood level to kill her. That was the reason — not that she has some capacity to resist pentobarbital. It’s because it just never got into her brain.” At least not enough to kill her. The email to federal defenders cautioned that Pike “continues to experience cognitive challenges with concentration and memory. Her physicians have cautioned that it may take months to fully understand whether she sustained lasting cognitive injuries.” And the burning on her arms belies another frequent problem with pentobarbital used in executions: It is highly caustic. When the drug does flow properly through the veins, the dying prisoner may appear to be sleeping, but in the majority of cases, studies have found that the pentobarbital solution is disintegrating the prisoners’ lungs, burning them apart, causing the condemned prisoners to literally drown in their own body fluids.  That all happens before the drug has a chance to kill the way it is intended to. “It’s supposed to stop your breathing,” Zivot said. “But it’s supposed to stop it in your brain. This is different. I think the caustic nature of the solution is separate from what’s killing you. The pentobarbital works on the brain and the heart, and that’s killing you. But it’s what it’s cut with that I think is burning your lungs.” The syndrome is called flash pulmonary edema, and it theoretically produces a sensation similar to waterboarding. In a deposition in federal court in 2019, Gail Van Norman, a researcher at the University of Washington, called it “one of the most powerful, excruciating feelings known to man.” Van Norman studied 27 autopsies of executed prisoners — eight of them men executed in Arizona — and found evidence of pulmonary edema in 20 of them. Some researchers posit that the dying prisoners may still be able to feel the pain, even if they are too sedated to react. Of course, no one has lived to confirm that theory. And there is no news yet whether Pike experienced it. Zivot’s own research found pulmonary edema in 33 of 43 executions carried out with pentobarbital or midazolam. The identifying symptoms in autopsies are lungs that are up to three times normal weight and the presence of a pink, frothy liquid in the respiratory tree. The froth, Zivot said, is an indication that the person is still struggling to breathe at the point of onset. Curiously, though pulmonary edema has manifested in past Arizona executions, it has not been seen in the last three executions carried out with pentobarbital under the administration of current prisons director Ryan Thornell.  Why that is remains a question. The department has not commented.  It may just be luck. Pentobarbital is used in clinical settings to treat epileptic seizures and also as an anesthesia. It is made by a European pharmaceutical company and marketed under the brand name Nembutal. But the manufacturer will not sell it for use in executions, so corrections departments buy it on the gray market as pentobarbital salts, which then have to be converted into an injectable liquid form by a compounding pharmacy. In 2020, Arizona paid $1.5 million to a Connecticut company for a kilogram of pentobarbital salts; the company went out of the pento business shortly afterward. Whether the state is still using that supply or has purchased it elsewhere is something it will not disclose. And the identity of the compounding pharmacist, like the identities of the executioners, are kept hidden under state law. Doctors and pharmacists take oaths not to cause harm, and killing people can jeopardize their licenses, as well as their reputations. Secret jars in a prison fridge hold AZ’s lethal injection drugs, and they may be expired While clinical doses of pentobarbital are measured in milliliters, the Arizona and federal execution protocols call for 5 grams. During the last execution conducted in Arizona, that of Leroy McGill, Dale Baich, an attorney who has witnessed 16 executions by lethal injection and was in the viewing gallery, timed the process as 12 seconds pushing a syringe filled with saline, two consecutive 45-second injections of pentobarbital followed by another 12 seconds of saline. In January 2025, during the final days of the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a warning about pentobarbital in executions, citing multiple studies about pulmonary edema. Outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland had ordered its use stopped. But in April 2026, the Trump DOJ countered those warnings. After a long preamble about misguided Biden policies, it declared them “wrong on the standard” and “wrong on the science,” and quoted its own expert who said the pulmonary edema didn’t matter because the prisoners were already brain dead, a claim that has not been scientifically settled. The reason the Arizona corrections department can’t substitute another, less corrosive and perhaps more effective drug is because in the past they did so too many times, usually at the last minute, leaving defense attorneys no time to litigate. When lethal injection was first used to replace the electric chair and the gas chamber in the 1970s, it used a three-drug process: the anesthetic sodium thiopental to render the prisoner unconscious, followed by a paralytic drug to ensure the prisoner didn’t breathe or show any signs of discomfort, and a final killing dose of potassium chloride that stopped the heart. But by 2010, thiopental was no longer manufactured in the U.S. and could not be imported. It had been largely replaced in clinical settings by newer drugs. So, the Arizona Department of Corrections, then under the leadership of Charles Ryan, literally smuggled it from the United Kingdom, a fact not uncovered until after it was used to execute Jeffrey Landrigan. (That did not stop the department from trying to smuggle it in again in 2015, a shipment that DEA stopped at Sky Harbor Airport.) The Arizona corrections department then switched to pentobarbital as the first drug in the three-drug protocol. And subsequently, right before another execution, the department discovered that one of its drugs had expired, so it decided at last minute to use pentobarbital as a single drug. At the time, before the edema problems were identified, it was heralded as a humane improvement by defense attorneys. But then the pharmaceutical companies balked at selling pentobarbital for use in executions, and corrections departments had to look elsewhere. In 2014, Arizona experimented with a new protocol, combining midazolam, a drug in the same class as valium, with the opiate hydromorphone.  It didn’t work. Poorly executed: ‘The experiment failed,’ halting executions in Arizona The prisoner, Joseph Wood, snorted and convulsed on the execution gurney for nearly two hours as the executioners injected him with 15 doses of a cocktail that was supposed to kill him in one. His autopsy showed significant pulmonary edema, perhaps explaining the sucking breathing sounds heard by this reporter and other witnesses, and raising questions of what really killed him.  Then-Gov. Jan Brewer declared a moratorium on executions. Death Row prisoners filed suit and the state settled, agreeing to limit the drug menu to pentobarbital or thiopental, if available, as a single-drug protocol. The outside law firm handling the case waived attorney fees, but installed a clause in the settlement that would require the state to pay nearly $3 million of those fees if they violated the agreement. There were no Arizona executions until 2022, at the end of the Doug Ducey administration, when then-Attorney General Mark Brnovich was running for U.S. Senate. Executions have long been a staple of the tough-on-crime platforms of Republican candidates. That year there were three, all plagued by difficulties in setting IV lines.  When Katie Hobbs took the governor’s office in 2023, she engaged David Duncan, a retired federal magistrate judge, to conduct a study of execution procedures, which had been problematic under long-time prisons director Charles Ryan and his successor, David Shinn. Shinn’s deputy director, Frank Strada, oversaw those three executions in which medical technicians struggled to insert catheters into the arms of condemned prisoners. Strada left Arizona to become director of the Tennessee Department of Corrections. Pike’s was the second failed execution in Tennessee, and the first failed because they also couldn’t set lines in that prisoner’s arms. Strada resigned nearly a week ago. Pike likely has a long road back to health. Even if there was not enough pentobarbital in her bloodstream to kill her,  “The whole body has been exposed to this serious blood flow,” Zivot said. “If it affects the brain, it could affect the kidneys, the liver, the intestines, the lungs — all of it. I think it will be revealed soon enough.” Has Arizona found a better way, or are they just lucky? The ‘inner terror’ of lethal injection is cruel, law prof argues in bid to stop Gunches execution Corinna Lain, a University of Virginia Law professor who has extensively researched lethal injection, suggested that perhaps the secret was in knowing how to push the drugs. Zivot, the anesthesiologist, discounted that theory and questioned whether the secret lay in the preparation of the raw pentobarbital salts into an injectable liquid form, “some way of adjusting the pH so it’s not quite so alkaline.” But Michaela Almgren, a professor of pharmacology at the University of South Carolina, says that there is little leeway there. “The catch is that there is a specific pH range in which it has to stay to meet the drug quality,” she said. “We don’t really have clinical evidence, but we don’t study it.”  There’s the rub. “The medical scientists operate under the same Hippocratic oath as doctors,” Lain said. “We’re experts in non-killing,” Zivot said. “Anesthesiologists know about drug toxicity and other things. These are dangerous substances, and when mishandled, they can cause dangerous outcomes. But it’s not the practice of medicine in any way.” What kind of doctor takes money to kill people on behalf of the state, anyway? “The state may want to use these people,” Zivot said, “but that’s clearly not medicine.” The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry had no comment. Some of the answers may come from Christa Pike’s recovery. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has requested a death warrant against death row prisoner Ernesto Martinez, tentatively scheduling for execution next January.  We will find out then if the luck holds. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8414775342cf4db8dc88f Missouri football's Johnnie 'DJ' Jones recovering after successful heart transplant, coach says te 2026-10-09T01:20:07.571Z Missouri football's Johnnie 'DJ' Jones recovering after successful heart transplant, coach says Johnnie "DJ" Jones, a freshman offensive lineman for the Missouri Tigers, is recovering after undergoing a heart transplant, coach Eli Drinkwitz announced Thursday. In a social media post, Drinkwitz provided a positive health update, saying Jones' surgery went well and Jones was recovering. "We are incredibly grateful for the medical team who cared for DJ and for the donor and donor family whose extraordinary gift made this possible," the seventh-year Tigers coach wrote. HEALTHY ATHLETE HAD NO SYMPTOMS BEFORE MANDATORY HEART SCREENING REVEALED HIDDEN DEFECT Jones had been hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, while awaiting a transplant, Drinkwitz said during a news conference Tuesday. Missouri’s staff first identified a problem with Jones’ heart during freshman intake testing over the summer, Drinkwitz said earlier this week. The team’s medical staff sought a second opinion with the Mayo Clinic when they weren’t getting a resolution or answers after two weeks of observation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Doctors at the Mayo Clinic detected a much more serious heart problem, Drinkwitz said. The coaching staff was told last week that Jones needed the transplant. The 18-year-old Jones graduated from Venice High School on Florida’s Gulf Coast and signed with Missouri as a four-star recruit. Missouri enters Week 6 of the college football slate at 4-1 and host Columbia on Saturday. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8414575342cf4db8dc86b Ex-Fever Guard on Talk of Toxic Fans: ‘Slap in The Face to Black Players’ te 2026-10-09T01:20:05.396Z Ex-Fever Guard on Talk of Toxic Fans: ‘Slap in The Face to Black Players’ Ex Fever guard Sydney Colson on the gaslighting regarding the toxicity of Indiana fans: “Players are documented and on record.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac83eed75342cf4db8dc7e8 Cowboys Get Bad Joey Porter Jr News Right Before Buccaneers Game te 2026-10-09T01:10:05.816Z Cowboys Get Bad Joey Porter Jr News Right Before Buccaneers Game Joey Porter Jr will not be playing for the Dallas Cowboys against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to an illness. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac83c9875342cf4db8dc770 Three Eagles Starters Trending in Wrong Direction for Week 5 te 2026-10-09T01:00:08.183Z Three Eagles Starters Trending in Wrong Direction for Week 5 The Philadelphia Eagles could be very short-handed on offense in Week 5. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac83c9575342cf4db8dc767 Ravens Star WR Week 5 Status Still Very Much in Doubt te 2026-10-09T01:00:05.911Z Ravens Star WR Week 5 Status Still Very Much in Doubt Injuries are continuing to pile up for the Baltimore Ravens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac83a3c75342cf4db8dc6ee Chargers OC Mike McDaniel Responds to Questions About His Job Security te 2026-10-09T00:50:04.482Z Chargers OC Mike McDaniel Responds to Questions About His Job Security Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel responded to questions about his job security after an 0-4 start. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac837e475342cf4db8dc66f Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Bold NBA Claim Ahead of Debut Season With Heat te 2026-10-09T00:40:04.402Z Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Bold NBA Claim Ahead of Debut Season With Heat Ahead of his debut season with the Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo made a bold claim regarding his place among NBA all-time greats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8359175342cf4db8dc5fe Arizona man arrested after allegedly emailing White House bomb threat to Tucson news station te 2026-10-09T00:30:09.469Z Arizona man arrested after allegedly emailing White House bomb threat to Tucson news station An Arizona man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly sending an email threatening to carry out bombings at the White House and other locations in Washington, D.C., federal officials said. Jacob Aaron Hicks, 46, of Tucson, was charged with making an interstate threat to injure, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona announced. According to the criminal complaint, Hicks allegedly emailed a local Tucson television station on Sept. 23, claiming that there would be an "imminent bomb strike against the White House and other locations in Washington, D.C." After receiving the email, the station alerted law enforcement, prompting an investigation into the threat. FLORIDA MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY THREATENING TO KILL TRUMP, RUBIO AND BONDI Authorities said they later identified Hicks as the alleged sender of the email. "We must take threats of violence like this one seriously," U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine said in a statement. "I am grateful to our local news station for referring this threat to law enforcement, and to the FBI for addressing the situation quickly, professionally, and with the level of commitment it required," Courchaine added. According to federal officials, investigators also discovered additional email drafts in the account linked to Hicks. OHIO MAN CHARGED OVER GRAPHIC THREATS TO KILL TRUMP, BEHEAD GOP LAWMAKER Officials said the drafts, also dated Sept. 23, were addressed to other news organizations and contained similar threats involving the White House and other locations in Washington, D.C. The FBI is leading the investigation with assistance from the U.S. Secret Service. FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Rebecca Day credited the news station for alerting authorities to the threat. "We appreciate the community partner who reported the threat to law enforcement. Cooperation and partnership are essential to protecting the American people," Day said. The U.S. Attorney's Office said Hicks made his initial appearance in federal court Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8358e75342cf4db8dc5db Michael Pittman Jr Embraces His New Home With Steelers Before Colts Game te 2026-10-09T00:30:06.770Z Michael Pittman Jr Embraces His New Home With Steelers Before Colts Game Steelers' Michael Pittman Jr. spoke with Newsweek about being active in the Pittsburgh community and adjusting to his new team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8358d75342cf4db8dc5d2 Bills QB Josh Allen Firmly Denies Injury Speculation te 2026-10-09T00:30:05.431Z Bills QB Josh Allen Firmly Denies Injury Speculation Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen firmly pushed back against questions about his health following Sunday's loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8333575342cf4db8dc541 Chicago Bears Top Running Back Could Miss Multiple Weeks: Report te 2026-10-09T00:20:05.297Z Chicago Bears Top Running Back Could Miss Multiple Weeks: Report The Bears haven't been immune to the injury bug this year as the team's two top running backs deal with injuries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac830eb75342cf4db8dc501 Letter: Why this fiscal conservative supports Prop 416, the MUSD override te 2026-10-09T00:10:19.334Z Letter: Why this fiscal conservative supports Prop 416, the MUSD override I’m a dad first. But I’m also a numbers guy. I ask questions, look at what something costs and expect to see results. That is how I approached Proposition 416. As a dad, I want the best opportunities for my daughter. All Maricopa children deserve the best a public education has to offer. The override helps MUSD manage class sizes and keep classroom technology current. Those investments improve classrooms and help retain good teachers. It also funds RAM Academy, where about 60 students earn diplomas each year through credit recovery as they struggle in general education classes. Students who seek this opportunity for education, it can make all the difference. Students will leave MUSD with a diploma and more opportunities ahead of them. Proposition 416 is not a new tax. It continues locally controlled funding Maricopa voters approved in 2016 and renewed in 2021. I have looked at the numbers. The dollars are targeted, the district has used them responsibly and students are seeing the results. That is an investment I can stand behind. Vote YES on Proposition 416. Chad Whittle Chairman, Yes for Maricopa Schools The post Letter: Why this fiscal conservative supports Prop 416, the MUSD override appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac830e475342cf4db8dc4cc Logan Federico’s dad says criminals have become 'more important' than victims, pushes repeat offender registry te 2026-10-09T00:10:12.554Z Logan Federico’s dad says criminals have become 'more important' than victims, pushes repeat offender registry The father of Logan Federico, a 22-year-old college student murdered during a home break-in, is demanding federal lawmakers close the legal loopholes that allow career criminals back onto the street. Stephen Federico is championing "Logan’s Law," a legislative proposal that would mandate a public database for repeat violent offenders, force cross-county and interstate communication, and hold prosecutors accountable when handling habitual criminals. The bill aims to eliminate systemic blind spots that allowed Logan's accused killer, Alexander Dickey, to avoid long-term confinement despite a lengthy record. ONE YEAR AFTER IRYNA ZARUTSKA MURDER, VIOLENT CRIMES FUEL NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SAFETY DEBATE "This was preventable. And d-----, I'm not going to save just one more life," Federico said Thursday during a South Carolina roundtable on crime reduction, which was attended by U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche. "I'm going to save thousands." Federico pointed to broader systemic breakdowns, comparing domestic criminal justice failures to immigration enforcement gaps. TEEN'S TRAGIC KILLING BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT BECOMES FLASHPOINT IN BATTLE FOR CONTROL OF CONGRESS "We are fighting 15 million that crossed our borders — some horrific criminals, some not," he added. "Now we're also fighting the constant felon. How are we supposed to win without Logan's Law?" Introduced by U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., and the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Logan's Law has not yet formally come to the floor in either the House or the Senate. LINDSEY GRAHAM, SOUTH CAROLINA SENATOR WHO ROSE FROM SMALL-TOWN ROOTS TO GOP POWER BROKER, DIES AT 71 "Common sense works. Common sense is easy," Fry said, comparing the proposed legislation to existing public registries. "We have a sexual abuse registry that is publicly searchable. This is for violent crimes – it's the same concept." Attorney General Blanche urged lawmakers to move swiftly. "It took a tragedy to push it to the forefront," Blanche said. "But that's okay. I think the worst thing we could do is not act." Blanche expressed hope for bipartisan support, adding, "I don't think it's a controversial issue... I know President Trump supports it." BIDEN ADMIN RELEASED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ACCUSED OF FATALLY STABBING FAIRFAX COUNTY MOTHER Logan Federico, a North Carolina college student, was staying with friends at a South Carolina home on May 3, 2025, when Dickey allegedly broke in. According to Columbia police, Dickey drove a stolen vehicle into the neighborhood, broke into one home to steal vehicle keys and a firearm, and then forced his way into the house where Federico was staying. Inside, Dickey stole credit cards and fatally shot Federico. Her father noted that she was awake during the intrusion. HOUSE DEMOCRAT BLASTED AFTER EARLY RELEASE LAW FREED INMATES LATER CHARGED WITH MURDER "He didn't kill our daughter for a debit card," Federico said. "She was the only one awake who could identify him. He killed a witness." Dickey had an extensive criminal record dating back to 2013, including convictions for breaking and entering, burglary, grand larceny, strong-arm robbery, possession of a stolen vehicle, and resisting arrest. Critics and authorities argue he slipped through the cracks of a lenient justice system. "What we do as a society right now is make the criminal more important than the innocent," Federico said, criticizing progressive policies such as reduced sentencing and no-cash bail. "We have turned the page. We are the underdogs." Fox News' David Spunt contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac830e275342cf4db8dc4a9 New MLB Rule Test Takes First Major Step Toward Banning Outfield Shifts te 2026-10-09T00:10:10.025Z New MLB Rule Test Takes First Major Step Toward Banning Outfield Shifts MLB testing a rule limiting where outfielders can stand in the Arizona Fall League. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac830e075342cf4db8dc4a0 Titans HC Robert Saleh Makes Bold Statement About 0-4 Texans te 2026-10-09T00:10:08.685Z Titans HC Robert Saleh Makes Bold Statement About 0-4 Texans The 0-4 Tennessee Titans and the 0-4 Houston Texans are set for a clash between the defeated teams this coming Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac830de75342cf4db8dc481 Marana ICE detention center could open in under 60 days te 2026-10-09T00:10:06.482Z Marana ICE detention center could open in under 60 days Management and Training Corporation is hiring staff to reopen the shuttered Marana prison as an ICE detention center for up to 1,300 people, and opponents say it could open in under 60 days. MTC’s online job listings show the company hiring facility administrators, security staff and other employees for the nonoperational facility as of early October 2026. A Tucson Spotlight reporter who went to the prison Monday was turned away by a person posted at the open gates. Vehicles were visible on the grounds through the fence, and the sound of metal shearing could be heard. The contract, worth more than $400 million, was awarded to MTC to provide more space for the Department of Homeland Security’s severely overcrowded detainee population. Independent reporting earlier this year showed that DHS intends to more than double the former correctional facility’s capacity. The plan would use nearby floodplains that are considered unsuitable for expansion. MTC was awarded the contract despite reports that detailed its troubled record. “This is happening as deaths in ICE custody reached record levels,” U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva said during an Oct. 6 press conference. “And as the agency fails to provide even the most basic care for the people already in its custody.” Daniela Ugaz, an attorney working with Pima Resists ICE (PRICE), which organized the press conference, spoke to Marana’s mayor and council during the meeting that followed. “In under 60 days, DHS plans to open this detention center with capacity to hold 1,300 people,” she said. Tucson Spotlight is free for every reader because donors make it possible. Join them. Members of Pima Resists ICE gather outside the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex on Oct. 6 to oppose reopening the former Marana prison as an ICE detention center. Quentin Agnello / Tucson Spotlight. Ugaz’s timeline suggests the facility will be operational by late November or early December. “This is the company the federal government is entrusting with the lives of hundreds of people here in Marana,” Grijalva said. “And they are moving fast.” Marana leaders have said they have no power to stop the facility, but they will do everything they can to make sure it is regulated and held to a high standard. For some, that promise is not enough. Pima County Supervisor Jen Allen, whose District 3 includes part of Marana, sent a statement that was read during the press conference. “I am outraged. Both MTC and ICE have well-documented histories of corruption, neglect and abuse,” Allen wrote. “ICE facilities are notorious for their inhumane conditions, deliberately used as a strategy to force people into agreeing to deportation. The detention center opening in Pima County will become part of the strategy of dehumanization.” Ugaz warned attendees of MTC’s plans for the town. “This company intends to use and abuse Marana, and offer nothing in return,” she said. “MTC’s plans include lighting that will disrupt the dark sky that Marana is so rightfully proud of.” Residents have already expressed concerns that the facility would create light and noise pollution, damage roads with more commercial traffic, take water from a private well and discharge wastewater into an open pond north of the parcel with no accountability or plans to provide a benefit to Marana. A warning sign outside the former Marana prison warns visitors they're subject to searches, as MTC hires staff to reopen the facility as an ICE detention center. Quentin Agnello / Tucson Spotlight. And according to PRICE, MTC has asked for direct payments from Marana to operate in place of a tax agreement. “Town officials need to be looking into all of this,” Ugaz said. “There are so many developments here, but they keep repeating their same refrain, ‘there’s nothing they can do. They work for Marana, not MTC.’” Ugaz said the council has authority over zoning and business licenses, which she said it could use to regulate how MTC operates. Alex Randall, a whistleblower who worked at the former Marana prison, also attended the Oct. 6 press conference and said at least three instances of sexual abuse went unreported to federal auditors while MTC operated it. “They couldn’t even pass a federal audit when they were a prison,” Randall said. “Once I learned they were reopening it as an ICE detention center, I did some digging to see if there was any news or indication that was recorded, and I didn’t see one.” Randall said DHS has essentially told him it doesn’t care about the allegations, and he believes the only real change will be that “government” employees, rather than private ones, run the facility. MTC has run other prisons in Arizona. The company operated the Kingman prison during a three-day riot that required a SWAT team to intervene. After a full review, former Gov. Doug Ducey canceled the state’s contract with MTC. The review found that neglect, disregard for safety standards and a lack of staffing at Kingman led to the riot. Three prisoners also escaped the Kingman facility while MTC ran it, and some of them later killed an elderly couple in New Mexico. The company has faced accusations of sexual abuse, safety violations, escapes, neglect, fraud and riots at its prisons in Arizona, across the U.S. and in Australia. Quentin Agnello is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at qsagnello@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac82e8c75342cf4db8dc42d Caitlin Clark's Fever set a TV ratings bar the WNBA semifinal openers could not come close to reaching te 2026-10-09T00:00:12.533Z Caitlin Clark's Fever set a TV ratings bar the WNBA semifinal openers could not come close to reaching The Indiana Fever's regular-season games on major broadcast networks averaged more than twice the audience of the WNBA semifinal openers on Oct. 4. And those playoff games were on ABC and NBC. An OutKick review of Indiana's 10 regular-season games on ABC, CBS and NBC found an average audience of approximately 2.32 million viewers. The two semifinal openers averaged about 1.16 million. CAITLIN CLARK SENDS WNBA ALL-STAR RATINGS SOARING AS 3-POINT CONTEST AUDIENCE FALLS WITHOUT HER That gave Indiana an average audience approximately 100% larger, a difference of nearly 1.16 million viewers per game. New York–Atlanta's Game 1 averaged 1.2 million viewers on ABC, ESPN told OutKick. Las Vegas–Golden State averaged 1.12 million on NBC and Peacock, according to figures NBC supplied to OutKick. Just one Sunday earlier, Indiana's first-round opener against Las Vegas averaged 2.11 million viewers on ABC. That Sept. 27 game also aired opposite the NFL, yet drew approximately 76% more viewers than New York–Atlanta's semifinal opener on the same network a week later. The stakes went up, but the audience went down. That's a pretty good answer to anyone still wondering how much Caitlin Clark means to the WNBA's television business. The 2.32 million average covers four Fever games on ABC, four on CBS and two on NBC, using reported audiences from the regular season. The NBC figures include Peacock, just as the Aces–Valkyries playoff figure does. Seven of those 10 Fever games exceeded two million viewers. Every one of the 10 drew a larger audience than either semifinal opener. The smallest was Indiana's May 30 game at Portland on CBS, which Sports Media Watch reported at nearly 1.3 million. Clark had one of her worst games of the season, scoring just 6 points on 1-for-7 shooting, and the Fever trailed by as many as 26 points. Think about that, though. A regular-season game against Portland in May, where Clark played just 22 minutes in a blowout loss, drew more viewers than either game to open the WNBA semifinals in October. WNBA WANTS A BIGGER STORY THAN CAITLIN CLARK, BUT TV RATINGS KEEP POINTING BACK TO HER At the other end, Indiana's Aug. 23 game against Chicago averaged 3.31 million viewers on NBC and Peacock. Its July 12 game against Las Vegas drew 2.64 million on those same platforms. New York offers another useful comparison. The Liberty's two regular-season meetings with Indiana on CBS each drew over 2.5 million viewers. Sunday's Liberty–Dream semifinal opener drew 1.2 million on ABC. Angel Reese, who now plays for Atlanta, famously insisted in 2024 that people watch women's basketball "because of me too." Well, New York facing Clark's Fever in the regular season drew more than twice the audience of New York facing Reese's Dream in the final four. The numbers show that Reese isn't much of a television draw, as Dream playoff games are right in line with the other non-Clark games and, in some cases, actually worse. Atlanta's first-round clincher averaged 1.2 million viewers on ESPN, below the 1.4 million for Dallas–Golden State on the same network that night. This isn't to say that this is bad news for the WNBA because it isn't. Before Clark arrived in 2024, the league hadn't had a game average one million viewers since 2008. Consistently clearing that mark represents real progress. WNBA MEDIA RIGHTS DEAL BALLOONS PAST $3 BILLION AFTER ADDING NEW BROADCAST PARTNERS TO 11-YEAR PORTFOLIO Plus, the two semifinal openers averaged around 10% more viewers than last year's pair. Sports Media Watch ranked them second and third among semifinal Game 1 audiences since the league adopted its current semifinal format in 2016. The only opener ahead of them? Last year's Fever–Aces game, which drew 1.4 million on ABC even with Clark sidelined by injury. That's encouraging for the league, and another reminder of the audience Indiana has built. Even during this year's regular season, the Fever drew 1.57 million against Los Angeles on CBS on June 27 without Clark playing. There is an audience for the Fever beyond simply checking whether Clark is in uniform that day. The WNBA would benefit enormously from building that kind of interest around more of its teams. As I reported earlier this week, even Indiana's least-watched first-round game, its 1.42 million-viewer appearance on Prime Video, outdrew every non-Fever first-round game. That streaming-exclusive audience also exceeded both semifinal openers on broadcast television. Fans found the Fever wherever their games aired. The remaining teams now have the opportunity to give those viewers a reason to keep watching. I'll be interested to see whether the audiences build as the series progress. For now, though, the remaining teams are trying to match numbers the Fever were putting up in May. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac82e8b75342cf4db8dc424 Guinness brewery that welcomed 2 million visitors closing its doors for good te 2026-10-09T00:00:11.405Z Guinness brewery that welcomed 2 million visitors closing its doors for good The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe, Maryland, just outside Baltimore, will soon close, leaving the iconic Irish beer brand's Chicago brewery as its only U.S. location. Nov. 1 will mark the brewery's final day open to the public, leaving 174 Aramark employees out of work, as cited in a notice filed with the Maryland Department of Labor on Oct. 1. The move comes amid a $1 billion restructuring plan at Diageo, Guinness' parent company. BREWERY THAT OFFERED FREE BEER WHEN TRUMP DIES FACES POSSIBLE CLOSURE AFTER STATE REVOKES ALCOHOL PERMITS Some teams at Diageo are losing 20% to 30% of their staff, Reuters reported in July. "This decision follows a careful review of our operations and long-term business priorities," a Diageo spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "It is not a reflection of the passion, talent or dedication of our team, nor of the support we have received from consumers and the Baltimore community since we opened our doors in 2018." Since opening in 2018, the Guinness Open Gate Brewery has welcomed more than 2 million visitors, according to a post on its Facebook page. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The brewery was the first to open in the U.S. since the Irish beer maker's previous brewery in New York closed in 1954, FOX Business reported at the time. "It's obviously a shame to see the Guinness brewery close in Maryland," said Derek Brown of Drink Company, a Washington, D.C.-based hospitality consulting and events company. "However, I'm not surprised, in the sense that their core product remains Guinness, and now Guinness Zero," Brown told Fox News Digital. "The brewery focused on experimental products which are interesting in themselves, but not necessarily primary drivers of Guinness' business." The experimental portion of the brewery allowed guests to concoct their own brews, and more than 700 beers were created over the years, according to the brewery's Facebook post. But changing trends in alcohol consumption likely played a role in the decision, industry experts say. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS New research shows that U.S. alcohol use has declined for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Fox News Digital recently reported. More Americans are also alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages — a practice known as "zebra striping" — partly contributing to the decline, according to experts. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Our immediate focus is supporting affected colleagues through this transition," a Diageo spokesperson said. "We are committed to treating our team members with respect and providing resources and assistance to help them navigate the change." The spokesperson added that Guinness "remains one of our most important brands, and we are committed to investing in its long-term growth and success. While our Baltimore brewery will close, our commitment to bringing Guinness to consumers around the world remains as strong as ever." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac82e8875342cf4db8dc401 Executing Christa Pike Again Could Be Double Jeopardy, Expert Says te 2026-10-09T00:00:08.597Z Executing Christa Pike Again Could Be Double Jeopardy, Expert Says A legal expert has argued that executing Christa Pike after she survived 2 lethal injections could violate the constitution. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac82e8675342cf4db8dc3f8 Saints DC Brandon Staley Fires Back at Pointed Comment from Troy Aikman te 2026-10-09T00:00:06.738Z Saints DC Brandon Staley Fires Back at Pointed Comment from Troy Aikman New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley responded to Monday's comment from ESPN's Troy Aikman. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac82c2f75342cf4db8dc385 Pennsylvania high school district unveils plans for gender-neutral ‘universal toilet rooms’ te 2026-10-08T23:50:07.846Z Pennsylvania high school district unveils plans for gender-neutral ‘universal toilet rooms’ A Pennsylvania high school is planning to build gender-neutral bathroom facilities as part of a massive renovation project estimated to cost approximately $76 million, according to architectural plans presented to the local school board. The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District's September 15 schematic design presentation for Strath Haven High School includes plans for "universal toilet rooms" on multiple floors of the building, along with a rendering showing individual bathroom stalls and a shared sink area. The proposed bathroom overhaul is part of a broader renovation that includes new science classrooms, infrastructure improvements and expanded academic space. The district's own student newspaper, The Panther Press, reported that the project would replace existing gendered bathrooms with larger universal facilities on each floor. WEST VIRGINIA PRINCIPAL SUSPENDED AFTER RECORDING DEVICES FOUND IN GIRLS’ LOCKER ROOMS Architectural plans presented to the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District in September show proposed "universal toilet rooms" on all four floors of Strath Haven High School as part of a $76 million renovation proposal. "The plan also includes a complete reconstruction of the building’s bathrooms," the Panther Press reported on Sept. 29. "In place of the current gendered bathrooms, the plan proposes to create a new and larger universal gender-neutral bathroom on each floor. The model also includes a separate faculty toilet only accessible from the hallway." The student newspaper reported that the architect for the plan, Mike Kelly of Kelly Clough Baker and Associates, said that the new bathrooms would let cameras be inside while the stalls are designed to be completely walled off and hidden from the cameras. The outlet reported that Kelly said this would assist the administration’s control of the bathrooms and address loitering in the bathroom. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OPENS FOUR TITLE IX INVESTIGATIONS INTO MICHIGAN AND NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICTS "We’ve seen this in a lot of schools really cutting down on behavior issues that happen in restrooms," Kelly said. The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District confirmed to Fox News Digital that "the district has developed plans to create universal toilet rooms for students." "As has been the case in a growing number of middle and high schools, this design was selected to enhance student privacy, safety, and supervision," the spokesperson said. "Each student will have access to an acoustically separated, fully enclosed private toilet room, providing a level of privacy that exceeds what is available in a traditional school restroom configuration. The Wallingford-Swarthmore Board of School Directors recently approved the schematic design as part of the Strath Haven High School renovation project." DAD OF THIRD-GRADE GIRL IN MASSACHUSETTS ALLEGEDLY BARGED IN ON BY TRANS STUDENT IN BATHROOM CALLS FOR ACTION The spokesperson continued, "Each toilet room will be fully enclosed with floor-to-ceiling walls and doors and will be acoustically separated from adjacent rooms. In addition, each room will be equipped with vape detection technology and fire alarm devices. Cameras will monitor entry and exit areas outside the bathrooms, providing enhanced supervision while maintaining privacy within the individual rooms." The spokesperson added that some traditional restroom layouts currently in the existing school will remain, and that the Board of School Directors approved a project budget capped at $70 million, with most of the funding dedicated to upgrading and renovating the existing school’s infrastructure. The district said additional details on costs and budget allocations are available in its publicly posted schematic design presentation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac82c2f75342cf4db8dc37c Tyreek Hill denies most abuse claims but admits to shoving wife into wall in explosive testimony te 2026-10-08T23:50:07.001Z Tyreek Hill denies most abuse claims but admits to shoving wife into wall in explosive testimony Free agent NFL wide receiver Tyreek Hill took the witness stand in his divorce and battery civil case in Miami on Thursday and it was as explosive as his speed and play-making ability on the field. During approximately two hours of testimony Hill ... Claimed his 18-month marriage to Lakeeta Vaccaro Hill was punctuated by arguments about her refusal to sign a post-nuptial agreement, her stealing between $60,000-$100,000 a month from a family account, her insistence his family leave their sprawling Broward County estate, and occasionally him flirting with other women. TYREEK HILL'S NFL RETURN SEEMED IMMINENT AND THEN HIS DIVORCE TRIAL BEGAN WITH DOMESTIC ABUSE ALLEGATIONS Hill, 32, denied he ever punched Vaccaro's stomach while she was pregnant, twisted her breasts, pulled out her hair, shoved a lit blunt into her face, or left her on the side of a road – which Vaccaro claimed on the witness stand earlier this week. But Hill did admit to throwing Vaccaro up against a wall of their Sunny Isle, Florida condo, creating a hole in the structure. He did admit to threatening her by saying he knew people who could hurt her. And he did apologize for cursing out both Vaccaro and her mother – a rant that is on tape. That's not all. Hill accused Vaccaro for indirectly being responsible for causing the fire that burned down their home in Broward County. And he also accused her for causing him to play worse once they got married because of the constant fighting. "I felt like If you look at my career before and my career after I got married it was, like, trending down," he testified. "And it was, like, bad. I was like, man, am I really putting this product on the field? Do I really look that bad? It was hard." Hill's testimony wrapped up at 5:41 p.m. but he is scheduled back on the witness stand on Friday because Thursday's session was all direct testimony. Vaccaro's attorney will have a chance for redirect on Friday. So, a lot to unpack here. Hill and Vaccaro were married in November 2021 but there was no prenuptial or post-nuptial agreement. And that became one of the pillars of their constant fighting during the 18-month marriage. "Obviously the postnup is definitely one of the constant arguments and then finances," Hill said. "I think that's a very important topic that has to be explored through this whole entire thing. "Then money getting stolen, and the mother of my kids. I would literally have conversations with the mothers of my [other] kids and she would be, 'You're doing, X, Y, Z with them. You're being intimate with them. "Those were the primary arguments." Hill admitted he and Vaccaro discussed the postnuptial seemingly countless times. And often those ended in arguments. Hill accused Vaccaro of marrying him because of her interest in his money. It began with Vaccaro taking $10,000 one time before their marriage. And then, he testified, the sums got larger after the marriage. "I was like, babe, why you stealing money?" Hill testified. "All you have to do is say, 'help me out.' She stole money then. She stole money during the marriage while getting what she was already getting, which she was getting $15K. "Then she was taking around $60K a month and I would see that and it'd be, 'You're giving this person this and that person that.'" Hill also said Vaccaro's monthly take at one point was $100,000 in one month. He also testified that Vaccaro didn't like his family around their baby girl. But when the couple's home burned and they moved to the swank Porsche Design Tower in Miami, she moved her mom in. "It was one of those where I said have your mom come down for a little bit to help you out at the beginning of the pregnancy," Hill said. "I didn't know she was going to come down and stay for two years." The couple split but agreed to get counseling. During one of those sessions, Hill said, both agreed many of their conversations "were getting out of hand." That included allegations by Vaccaro that Hill was physically abusive on at least eight different times. Hill denied all those happened except one time he came home to pack clothes and leave. "As I'm getting my clothes, I feel somebody brush up behind me," Hill said. "And that person brushing up behind me is my wife and I'm like, hold on, hold on ... That continued for like five minutes. "I told her don't you ever touch me again in your life. I pushed her against the wall. And I tried to force her to get off me. I created a hole in the wall, trying to force me to get off me that night." Hill testified that despite pushing his wife into a wall, he and her "got physically intimate that night." But later he had remorse decided he definitely wanted a divorce. "I didn't want to be that in front of my daughter," he said. "I felt embarrassed, you know what I'm saying?" Hill also testified about a fateful car ride home in May of 2024 in which Vaccaro claims he shoved her into a car door, threw her shoe out of the car and drank. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Hill admitted to drinking socially. And he also admitted he warned his wife about what might happen to her if he wanted to hurt her. "I did, I did make statements about she wasn't safe," Hill said. "I did make statements about me being able to get people to hurt her. Like now, looking back, I wish I could have handled that situation better. "I wish I could have talked to my wife better. I wish I could take it all back." Hill also testified that his grandmother and sister "wanted to do some things to [Vaccaro] but knew she was, in Hill's words, "the love of my life." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac829dd75342cf4db8dc339 Construction begins on $1 billion Mohave County solar project that will power Tesla te 2026-10-08T23:40:13.433Z Construction begins on $1 billion Mohave County solar project that will power Tesla Construction is set to begin on a large-scale solar energy project in the area of Golden Shores, 16 years after it was first proposed in Mohave County. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac829dc75342cf4db8dc32e Curran named publisher, advertising director of River City Newspapers te 2026-10-08T23:40:12.482Z Curran named publisher, advertising director of River City Newspapers Jay Curran has been named publisher and advertising director of River City Newspapers, effective Monday, Oct. 5. Curran is a longtime media executive with more than 25 years of experience in newspaper publishing, advertising, digital media, sales and operations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac829db75342cf4db8dc325 Serial shoplifter sentenced to 18 months in prison for Lake Havasu City thefts te 2026-10-08T23:40:11.438Z Serial shoplifter sentenced to 18 months in prison for Lake Havasu City thefts A drug addict and serial shoplifter has been sentenced to the Arizona Department of Corrections for a series of crimes committed in Lake Havasu City. Rafael Guido, 47, Glendale, pleaded guilty to a continuing criminal episode for shoplifting at the… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac829da75342cf4db8dc31c Texas Roadhouse eyes Kingman location te 2026-10-08T23:40:10.465Z Texas Roadhouse eyes Kingman location Texas Roadhouse is interested in building and operating a new restaurant just off Interstate 40 in Kingman. The national chain is eyeing a 3.3-acre Mohave County-owned parcel along Beverly Avenue, just west of the Kingman District Library. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac829d975342cf4db8dc313 All 70 million U.S. children are now enrolled in a ‘Trump Account’ investment fund te 2026-10-08T23:40:09.403Z All 70 million U.S. children are now enrolled in a ‘Trump Account’ investment fund WASHINGTON — Every child in the United States with a valid Social Security number is now enrolled in a tax-advantaged investment account, titled a “Trump Account,” President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac829d875342cf4db8dc30a Susan Stone: Troubling statements te 2026-10-08T23:40:08.432Z Susan Stone: Troubling statements Editor: In his recent speech, Donald Trump said that “taking out Los Angeles and San Diego would be okay,” and what shocked me even more was the crowd cheering. His statement was about paying more for gas to keep nuclear… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac829d475342cf4db8dc2c0 Saints WR Chris Olave Appears on Injury Report With New Issue te 2026-10-08T23:40:04.467Z Saints WR Chris Olave Appears on Injury Report With New Issue New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave appeared on the team's Thursday practice report with a new injury designation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8278875342cf4db8dc28d Grand Canyon tourism slumped since huge 2025 fire as businesses wait for Congress to speed rebuilding te 2026-10-08T23:30:16.136Z Grand Canyon tourism slumped since huge 2025 fire as businesses wait for Congress to speed rebuilding WASHINGTON – A House bill to speed repairs at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim after the huge Dragon Bravo Fire in July 2025 is inching forward. But businesses dependent on tourism are getting impatient.  Rep. Eli Crane, R-Oro Valley, authored the North Rim Restoration Act, which the House approved by voice vote in March. The bill would give the National Park Service emergency contracting authority to accelerate cleanup, rebuilding and infrastructure work related to the fire, which started July 4, 2025.  By the time it was contained nearly three months later, it had burned nearly 150,000 acres and destroyed 98 historic buildings, including the Grand Canyon Lodge, plus dozens of others. An excavator constructs a culvert for a temporary water intake along Bright Angel Creek in Grand Canyon National Park on Sept. 14, 2026. The temporary intake is part of ongoing efforts to restore water infrastructure following damage from the Aug. 29 flash flood. (National Park Service photo/N. Powell) Water infrastructure was also destroyed. More than a year later, the North Rim still lacks drinking water.  John Dillon, executive director of the Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association, which represents 16 tour operators, said he’s been surprised at how long it has taken for Congress to act as he and others who rely on the canyon “sit, waiting for help.” “Grand Canyon is the economic epicenter of northern Arizona and southern Utah,” he said. “When the needle moves and visitation stops or drops off considerably, we are all impacted negatively with that.” Businesses that rely on visitors to the North Rim say they’ve lost income because of the slow repairs. A flash flood in August that killed three people prolonged the uncertainty. “We’re grateful for the Restoration Act and the movement that it is having,” said Melinda Rich Marshall, the operations manager of Jacob Lake Inn in Fredonia, about 45 miles north of the canyon. “But we also still need help. We are still struggling.” The North Rim reopened May 15 but vehicle traffic between May and August was down 54% this year compared to 2024, according to data from the NPS. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved the bill Sept. 30. But Congress won’t be back at work until after the Nov. 3 midterm elections. In this Sept. 19, 2026, photo, the National Park Service Bison All-Hazard Response Crew works near the Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon National Park as part of the recovery from the Aug. 29 flash flood. (National Park Service Photo) Crane said the unanimous passage in the Senate committee signaled strong momentum.  “Gateway communities, park staff, and small businesses are depending on it,” he said in a statement provided by his office. “This is our top priority, and we are pushing for it to be brought to the floor for a final vote as soon as the Senate returns in November.” Jacob Lake Inn, the self-proclaimed “gateway to the North Rim,” has been in operation for over a century, and is still family owned and operated.  The fire left the inn untouched, but was evacuated for three weeks. The financial impact has persisted. Jacob Lake Inn’s revenues were $1.5 million below usual from July 2025 to early August 2026, according to Marshall. The Aug. 29 flash flood hit Bright Angel Canyon adjacent to the North Rim, shut down the popular North Kaibab Trail and severely damaged the Transcanyon Waterline, cutting off the South Rim’s water supply. Marshall said misinformation that the flood left the North Rim closed or inhospitable has impacted business.  Within one day of the flood, Jacob Lake Inn had 40 room cancellations, she said. Cancellations tripled over the next week.  Those setbacks make the slow response from Congress more frustrating, she said. “The longer that we wait for restoration to happen, the more potential there is for our business, for other small businesses … to not survive,” she said.  For the current season, the North Rim has offered limited trail access and no overnight hotel or cabin lodging in the park, though the North Rim Campground reopened June 1. As of early October, several trails remained unavailable to the public – including the North Kaibab Trail, a major tourist draw, said Amanda Podmore, the conservation co-director of the Grand Canyon Trust.  Podmore said there are several visitor services yet to be restored since the fire. The Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim Visitor Center, permanent bathrooms and most restaurants are still closed, she said.  While the park service has worked extensively for over a year to reopen the North Rim, Podmore said, the lack of usual amenities have hurt the local economy. “There’s much ahead of us,” she said. “We see the North Rim Restoration Act as one really important tool in the toolbox for rebuilding.” The August flood only exacerbated damage to the park, Podmore said. With staff now focusing on two natural disaster recoveries, she said, restoration efforts have slowed down.  Molly McKee, who operates Above and Beyond Grand Canyon Tours with her husband, Cory Lander, said bookings were already lower than usual before the flood, even though their sightseeing and hiking tours operate primarily on the South Rim.  McKee said the shortage of drinking water, closures of campgrounds and other lodging and restaurants since the flood have all kept customers away.  “With what’s going on in the park, we are bringing all of our drinking water into the park each day for our guests and guides,” McKee said.  On Oct. 6, the NPS began taking public comments on how the North Rim should be restored.  “We were here supporting people and helped to build the economy of this area … and we want to continue to be able to do that now,” Marshall said. “We hope that we can be a vital part of that rebuild process, and that our voices will be heard, too.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8278275342cf4db8dc258 Columbia University faces backlash over serving 'October 7th blush sauce' on campus menu te 2026-10-08T23:30:10.774Z Columbia University faces backlash over serving 'October 7th blush sauce' on campus menu Columbia University faced backlash after a campus dining menu appeared to advertise "October 7th Blush Sauce" on the third anniversary of the deadly Hamas terror attacks Wednesday. The menu was publicized by Israeli newspaper Haaretz correspondent Simone Saidmehr, who shared an image of the menu, which placed "October 7th" next to "Blush Sauce." Many comments took the image as a reference to the approximately 1,200 victims of the terror attacks. However, in a comment to Fox News Digital, Vicki Dunn, assistant vice president of Columbia Dining, insisted the menu printing was an "unfortunate mistake" and was corrected shortly after it was discovered. THREE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS RESIGN AFTER 'ANTISEMITIC TROPES' FOUND IN TEXT MESSAGES "This was an unfortunate mistake and was not intended as a reference to the events of October 7," Dunn said. "The blush sauce was scheduled to be served, and when that information was copied into the menu template, the date was accidentally left in. Our staff took the signs down as soon as the mistake was identified. We are sorry for the confusion and concern this caused. "Moving forward, Columbia Dining will also have a team member review all menus before they are posted." Columbia University released a similar statement on X in response to Saidmehr's original post. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY 'OCCUPIERS' WHO HELD STAFF HOSTAGE HAVE DISCIPLINE OVERTURNED BY NY JUDGE "This was a mistake, not a reference to the events of October 7. The date was accidentally left in when the day’s meal information was copied into the menu template. The signs were removed as soon as the error was caught, and we’re sorry for the concern and confusion this caused," Columbia's X post reads. Columbia University was one of several college campuses that faced protest encampments and riots in the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks three years ago. As a result, the university faced multiple federal civil rights investigations based on claims that it failed to protect Jewish students. By July 2025, the Trump administration secured a $221 million settlement from Columbia University for alleged discriminatory practices as well as to settle claims of antisemitic employment discrimination against Jewish faculty. ANTI-ISRAEL PROTESTERS LABEL MAMDANI A 'TRAITOR,' ACCUSE HIM OF 'GENOCIDE' OUTSIDE OCT 7 VIGIL However, the New York university continued to be the site of anti-Israel activism. Several anti-Israel demonstrators from The Columbia Intifada also descended on Columbia University Wednesday afternoon.  Columbia University has previously told Fox News Digital that the Columbia Intifada is not officially associated with the Ivy League school. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8278175342cf4db8dc24f Human vs ChatGPT NFL Week 5 betting picks: AI wins a round, but the human still leads the season te 2026-10-08T23:30:09.797Z Human vs ChatGPT NFL Week 5 betting picks: AI wins a round, but the human still leads the season It finally happened. The robot beat me. After three straight weeks of me earning more units in NFL betting than ChatGPT, GPT edged me out in Week 4 by going 3-2 against my 2-2-1. Not only that, but it beat me head-to-head in both games where we took opposite sides. Suddenly, the robot apocalypse seems more realistic than ever. Please forgive me, humanity. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE That being said, I'm not letting one week deter me and we’re back for another round of human vs. machine. Both of us get five selections from the same odds board, with a maximum price of -120. The stakes are adjusted so every winning bet produces one unit of profit. For example, -110 requires risking 1.10 units, while +110 requires 0.91 units. A push returns the stake and counts as zero units. Odds were captured Thursday at 4 p.m. ET. Before we get to the Week 5 picks, let’s review last week. GPT tried to warn me about taking the Bengals and the Saints and I just didn't listen. And I tried to warn myself about the Bucs but I didn't listen to myself, either. At least the Bucs pushed; I've got nothing positive to say about Cincinnati or New Orleans. For the second straight week, GPT predicted more games correctly than it got wrong. Congratulations, GPT. I'm proud of you (and please remember I said that when you take over the world). DAN: 11-8-1, +2.52 units GPT: 8-12, -4.81 units Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET (London) Dan’s analysis: OK, this is the official "Dan Z.'s Plug Your Nose and Hit 'Place Bet' Bet of the Week." I know I promised to workshop the title and come up with something better, but I'm busy so deal with it. The Eagles have been inconsistent all year and are honestly lucky to even be 2-2. Meanwhile, the Jags have looked dominant. So why in the world would I back the Eagles? Because the second you're sure of something in the NFL (the Eagles stink and the Jaguars are Super Bowl contenders is the common refrain this week), that's when you know you're about to be proven wrong. GPT’s analysis: Getting more than a touchdown in a neutral-site game is the strongest argument for Philadelphia. Jacksonville’s defense just allowed Joe Burrow to throw for 428 yards, giving Jalen Hurts a route to keeping this competitive. My concern is Philadelphia’s depleted offense: Lane Johnson has retired, Cam Jurgens was traded, and Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith missed practice again Thursday with hamstring injuries. At +7½, a seven-point loss still cashes, but those personnel questions kept the Eagles outside my five. Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET Dan’s analysis: This is a confusing line. The Saints just allowed 45 points against the Falcons while scoring 24. New Orleans has scored at least 24 points in all four games this season. Yes, the Vikings defense is good. But it's also benefited from a weak schedule and one game played in a monsoon. Minnesota only managed 15 points against the Dolphins last week, but that's a bit misleading. They couldn't score in the red zone, but that’s largely because they were missing Justin Jefferson and he's expected to play this week. Plus, T.J. Hockenson could have scored a late TD, but slid just outside the end zone so the Vikings could kneel down and end the game. I also expect Kevin O'Connell to have a game plan ready to attack this very vulnerable Saints defense. FANS ROAST ESPN'S 'SHOUGH FLOW' CAPTION AHEAD OF SAINTS-FALCONS ON MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL GPT’s analysis: New Orleans’s defense allows five yards per rush, giving Minnesota a favorable opportunity to improve its scoring. Tyler Shough has nine touchdown passes and returned to full practice Thursday, while Jefferson expects to play for Minnesota. Those developments strengthen your over case. My hesitation remains the Vikings’ strong defense, limited offensive production and Christian Darrisaw’s uncertain availability. The Saints can contribute points, but Minnesota could still turn this into a defensive game. I see the argument, but passed on over 42. Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET Dan’s analysis: As I have mentioned most weeks, my general NFL betting philosophy is to fade what we saw most recently. The Las Vegas offense has looked explosive through four weeks, especially since Brock Bowers returned. But this is still a team quarterbacked by Kirk Cousins and due for a letdown, especially in an early-afternoon game multiple time zones over. The Patriots offense has struggled most of the year so far but, aside from a 35-point disaster against Jacksonville, the defense has been elite. They held the Seahawks to 13 points, the Steelers to 3 points and the Bills to 26. Sure, 26 points is a lot, but the Raiders aren't the Bills and that's the only New England game this season that went over 45 points. GPT’s analysis: Las Vegas’s pass rush and struggling running game give this under a credible foundation. Pressure on Drake Maye could stall New England’s drives, while the Raiders may struggle to generate consistent production on the ground. My concern is Kirk Cousins’s 11 touchdown passes against a Patriots secondary dealing with injuries to Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis. Maye’s improvement against Buffalo also raises New England’s scoring ceiling. I prefer Raiders +3½, which can cash in either a defensive game or a shootout. Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET Dan’s analysis: Where are the points going to come from? The completely broken Chargers offense? The offense led by Bo Nix? I just don't see it. The Chargers defense hasn't been the problem and it has actually been a solid unit this year that has been let down by the offense. The Denver defense isn't as good as last year, but it's still a pretty solid group. In this divisional clash, I see it being very low-scoring where both teams look to control time of possession. DRE GREENLAW'S SEAN PAYTON BEEF EXPOSES ANOTHER SIDE OF THE NFL'S MOST OVERRATED HEAD COACH GPT’s analysis: Denver’s offensive struggles and the Chargers’ protection problems make your under understandable. Both Los Angeles starting tackles missed Wednesday’s practice, and Ladd McConkey is also managing an injury. Those concerns could make sustained touchdown drives difficult. The opposing argument is Denver’s secondary: Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss missed practice again Thursday, potentially improving Justin Herbert’s matchup. Defensive injuries on both sides and turnover-created short fields kept this outside my five, although I lean under rather than over. San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks, Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET Dan’s analysis: This line is BEGGING for people to jump on San Francisco. After all, I just declared the 49ers the best team in the NFL. So why would I take the Seahawks? Because when Vegas wants you to do something, you should do the opposite. My hunch is that the public is going to hammer San Francisco as an underdog, so this is a simple zig when they zag play. GPT’s analysis: Seattle’s defense and home field give your pick a solid foundation, especially with San Francisco dealing with defensive injuries. The Seahawks allow just 3.9 yards per play, so this is a serious test for Brock Purdy. My disagreement comes from San Francisco’s offensive efficiency: 6.6 yards per play and a 57.5% third-down conversion rate. Seattle’s own third-down struggles also make separation less convincing. A three-point win only pushes your bet; I prefer San Francisco +3 at -102. For full transparency, I used GPT-6.1 Sol, and set the thinking effort to Ultra (highest available). Then, I fed it the OddsChecker board as it appeared Thursday at 4 p.m. ET and gave it the following prompt: "Pick your five best bets for Week 5 based on the odds provided. No bet can be priced worse than -120. Review every spread, total and moneyline that falls within those parameters and determine whether it belongs among your five picks. Explain exactly why you’re selecting each of the five bets. Also explain exactly why you’re passing on the eligible bets you don’t select. Use at least 10 different sources for each game so you have a broad understanding of everything surrounding each game. Before delivering the results, do a fact-check and ensure that everything is correct." After nearly 30 minutes of thinking, here’s what it came up with: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys, Thursday Night Football GPT’s analysis: Dallas has allowed 28 points and 150.3 rushing yards per game, making a comfortable Cowboys victory less dependable than their offense suggests. Tampa Bay’s running game and defense provide a route to keeping this competitive, even with Baker Mayfield out. Rookie Jalon Daniels’s turnovers and injuries in Tampa’s secondary are the biggest concerns. Still, nine points leave room for Dallas to win without covering. I prefer that cushion to trusting the Cowboys’ defense to create separation. GPT’s projected score: Cowboys 27, Buccaneers 20 NFL CALLS PREDICTION MARKETS A FORM OF SPORTS GAMBLING, URGES COURTS TO LET STATES REGULATE Dan’s analysis: Well, the Bucs have burned me back-to-back weeks (I mean they pushed in Week 4, but ties are like kissing your sister so I'm going to count it as burning me) so there's no way I could back them in Week 5. That being said... I actually don't hate this number and I considered backing the Bucs again. Why? I love pain, I guess? Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET GPT’s analysis: Green Bay converts just 26.1% of third downs, while Chicago allows opponents to convert only 23.7%. The Packers also struggle to run, making sustained scoring drives difficult against this defense. Chicago averages 39.8 rushing attempts per game, giving the Bears a way to consume time and limit possessions. Green Bay’s vulnerable run defense could allow Chicago to score efficiently, but the matchup still favors the under. A combined 45 points wins this bet, while 46 produces a push. GPT’s projected score: Bears 23, Packers 17 Dan’s analysis: This is an interesting one. I generally like the idea of going with the under in divisional matchups, so I feel like GPT is taking a page out of my own book here. I also think this play makes a lot of sense. The Bears have a messy QB situation but the defense has been mostly good. The Packers haven't lit up the scoreboard through four weeks, either. I think I like this bet, too. Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET GPT’s analysis: Kirk Cousins has 11 touchdown passes against four interceptions, while Drake Maye has four touchdown passes and seven interceptions. Maye’s improvement against Buffalo matters, but Las Vegas’s pass rush can challenge him and prevent New England from building a comfortable lead. The Raiders’ weak running game and early East Coast start are concerns. Getting more than a field goal at -104 is the attraction: a three-point Patriots victory still pays this ticket. I prefer that protection to the Raiders’ moneyline. GPT’s projected score: Patriots 24, Raiders 23 Dan’s analysis: This one I don't love. It feels like the books WANT people to back the Raiders, who are 3-1 and came very close to upsetting the Chiefs last week. New England beat Buffalo so the public isn't exactly fading the Patriots, but this still feels like a bit of a trap line to me. San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks, Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET GPT’s analysis: San Francisco averages 6.6 yards per play and converts 57.5% of third downs, giving the 49ers multiple ways to sustain drives. Seattle’s defense is the strongest opposing argument, allowing just 3.9 yards per play. However, the Seahawks’ own third-down struggles make a comfortable victory less convincing. San Francisco’s defensive injuries are a concern, but I expect its offense to keep this competitive. At -102, +3 protects against a narrow defeat and pushes on a three-point Seattle win. GPT’s projected score: 49ers 24, Seahawks 23 Dan’s analysis: Well, this is the bet where GPT and I go directly head-to-head. I won the first round in Week 3, but GPT got me twice in Week 4. I guess that means pray for me on this one. Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams, Monday Night Football GPT’s analysis: The Rams allow just 4.0 yards per play and a 33.3% third-down conversion rate, giving them a credible way to slow Buffalo’s scoring. Los Angeles also converts only about 53% of red-zone trips into touchdowns, despite producing substantial yardage. Both offenses have enough talent to threaten this under, and improved Rams finishing is the main risk. Still, 54.5 leaves room for a 30–24 game to cash. At -102, the defensive matchup and scoring threshold make this my fifth selection. GPT’s projected score: Rams 27, Bills 24 Dan’s analysis: I like this one a lot. A primetime game between two teams with explosive offenses screams "UNDER" because the public loves betting overs, particularly in island games. I kinda really like GPT's card this week (well except the two I said I don't like). OK, that's it for Week 5! Check back next week to see whether GPT can beat me in back-to-back weeks or if the human is due to remind the robot that our brains are still superior. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8278075342cf4db8dc246 Woman, 87, dies after being carried from home of 70 years on stretcher during eviction in Spain te 2026-10-08T23:30:08.872Z Woman, 87, dies after being carried from home of 70 years on stretcher during eviction in Spain The death of an 87-year-old woman who was evicted from her longtime home has intensified a political crisis in Spain, where nationwide protests over soaring housing costs have helped force an early election. María del Carmen Abascal, known as "Maricarmen," died Wednesday after being hospitalized following her eviction from a Madrid apartment where she had lived for seven decades, according to The Associated Press. Her death came just days after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap election for Nov. 29 following his government's failure to pass emergency housing measures through Parliament. The controversy has put renewed pressure on Sánchez's Socialist Party as Spain grapples with widespread frustration over rising rents and housing affordability. SPANISH OPPOSITION LEADER CALLS PRIME MINISTER A ‘TRAITOR’ OVER CEUTA MIGRANT CRISIS At the center of the uproar was Abascal's Sept. 23 eviction, which drew national attention after images showed the elderly woman, who used a wheelchair, being carried from her apartment on a stretcher. Police had cordoned off the street and removed demonstrators who attempted to stop the eviction. The images sparked demonstrations in Madrid and other Spanish cities, turning Abascal into a symbol of the country's housing crisis. The real estate company responsible for her eviction had sought to rent the apartment at a substantially higher price, according to the AP. ANGRY LOCALS BLOCK FAMOUS BEACH AS MASS TOURISM PROTESTS ESCALATE AT VACATION HOT SPOT Facing mounting public pressure, the company eventually agreed to allow Abascal to return to her home. She died before she could move back. Her cause of death has not been disclosed. Following news of her death, demonstrators gathered outside Spain's Parliament and in Madrid's Puerta del Sol square, where some observed a minute of silence. Protesters also chanted, "Maricarmen lives, the fight goes on!" TENS OF THOUSANDS FLOOD STREETS TO PROTEST SPAIN BORDER CRISIS Sánchez offered condolences in a statement on X. "All my love to Maricarmen's family and loved ones," he wrote. "A hug as well to all of us who feel this loss as our own today. Rest in peace." Conservative opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo also expressed condolences and urged political leaders not to use the woman's death for political gain. "No campaign, no party, no use for political advantage," he wrote. "When faced with the death of a person, we must only show respect." Abascal's eviction and death have become a rallying point for housing activists demanding changes to Spain's rental policies as the country prepares for its November election. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8277f75342cf4db8dc23d Anti-Zuckerberg movie 'The Social Reckoning' takes critical heat on both sides of political aisle te 2026-10-08T23:30:07.927Z Anti-Zuckerberg movie 'The Social Reckoning' takes critical heat on both sides of political aisle "The Social Reckoning," the follow-up to the 2010 hit "The Social Network," is facing blistering critiques from both sides of the political spectrum alongside lukewarm reviews from critics, with some reviewers sharply criticizing the film's political messaging and its handling of Facebook's role in American politics. "The Social Network" focused on the creation of Facebook and the legal battle over its ownership, earning three Oscars, including for screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, and a 96% positive rating on review-aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes. It's more political follow-up, "The Social Reckoning," written and directed by Sorkin, has received a more mixed response, with a 61% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes as of Thursday evening. Earlier this year, a trailer debuted showing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg (played by Jeremy Strong) being questioned by a character played by comedian Bill Burr. In the scene, Zuckerberg defends online free speech and argues that users are responsible for their own behavior. Burr’s character vigorously challenges him. Sorkin published an open letter in 2019 criticizing Zuckerberg’s management of the platform. Outkick writer Ian Miller was one of several conservative critics who mocked the trailer as tone-deaf, replying, "It is the most Hollywood thing ever to desperately try and convince everyone that the guy making complete sense is the bad guy and the one demanding authoritarian ideological enforcement is the good guy." DAVID MARCUS: WOKE 1.0 IS WHY ENTERTAINERS NEEDED OUR SECRET CONSERVATIVE CLUB Film critics were also sharply critical. The Globe and Mail film critic Barry Hertz tweeted that the film was "one of the most insipid, ugly, flat films of the year — an insufferably sanctimonious fantasia of blue-state Boomers." In his actual review, he argued that the movie is so counterproductive in that it "will turn even the most hardcore Facebook hater into a true-blue Facebook believer — the film is just that magnificently, unbelievably, despicably bad." Variety said it badly missed the original's director David Fincher and "already feels behind the curve," while Wired magazine’s review described the new film as one that "already feels irrelevant." Wired noted that the movie opens with the DUI arrest of a woman who directs racist, right-wing insults at police officers and is arrested for threatening to kill one of them. When the video goes viral, a Facebook whistleblower recognizes the woman as a former liberal acquaintance from her Pilates class. The film's climax, as noted by Wired, is the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol Riot, "the horrors of which are blamed in part on Facebook’s failure to either get a handle on election fraud conspiracy theories or remove Donald Trump’s account as he stoked such inflammatory falsehoods." "Now, halfway into Trump’s second term, is it all that much of a revelation that he and his movement are emboldened by the complicity of tech oligarchs, who openly backed him in 2024?" the outlet asked. CHRIS MURPHY CALLS FOR 'REGULATING THE INTERNET' SO PEOPLE WON'T FALL FOR A 'DEMAGOGUE LIKE DONALD TRUMP' Journalist and film critic Stephen Silver described the movie as "an old-man-yells-at-cloud treatment of Facebook." Silver wrote that Sorkin essentially argues Facebook was not censorious enough in the 2010s and that the government should now step in by reforming Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act — a federal law that generally shields online platforms from liability for content posted by users. "No, I don’t buy that Facebook is primarily responsible for American political extremism, or for January 6," Silver wrote, arguing that individuals remain responsible for their own actions online. SFGate's Lindsey Bahr wrote that while certain political aspects hit the mark, the movie falls far short of its predecessor: "It is unfortunate for ‘The Social Reckoning’ that ‘The Social Network’ exists." IndieWire was even harsher, panning its script and performances. The BBC's reviewer gave it two out of five stars, calling it unlikely to influence anyone, while The Guardian in a mixed review dismissed it as a "film which doesn’t reckon with the future we’re living in." Even some reviews rated as positive on Rotten Tomatoes were tepid in their assessements. A review from The Seattle Times said it moved "snappily" but was still a "pale imitation" of "The Social Network." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Media Research Center President David Bozell commented on the film's political messaging to Fox News Digital. "It says everything you need to know about Aaron Sorkin and the Hollywood elite that they would make a movie suggesting Big Tech’s real failure was not censoring conservatives enough," Bozell said. "The Media Research Center spent years exposing how Facebook suppressed conservative voices, and we were right to do it," he continued. "Mark Zuckerberg eventually acknowledged Meta’s past censorship abuses and took meaningful steps to move the company back toward a more open platform. Meta is far from perfect, but Zuckerberg deserves some credit for redirecting it away from the censorship monster it had become." "Hollywood seems determined to fight yesterday’s battle even as Zuckerberg has moved on from it," Bozell added. "Americans have had enough of government-imposed censorship, ideological gatekeeping and Big Tech deciding which political views they are allowed to hear." Among the more positive reviews of the movie came from the San Francisco Chronicle, praising it as a "stirring journalistic thriller." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8277d75342cf4db8dc22e Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution Will be Public and Streamed Live, Pentagon Says te 2026-10-08T23:30:05.591Z Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution Will be Public and Streamed Live, Pentagon Says If carried out, the public execution of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad set for Dec. 3 would be the first in modern U.S. history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8277c75342cf4db8dc225 How Trump Has Alienated Republican Voters te 2026-10-08T23:30:04.342Z How Trump Has Alienated Republican Voters Plus, a big debate night in Senate battlegrounds. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8252e75342cf4db8dc1e9 First copper mining operation in U.S. since 2008 officially launches in Florence te 2026-10-08T23:20:14.698Z First copper mining operation in U.S. since 2008 officially launches in Florence Cronkite News offers an audio version of this story using an automated voice created by AI. Errors in pronunciation, pacing and intonation may occur. If you notice an error please contact cronkitenews@asu.edu. FLORENCE – The first U.S. copper mining operation in almost two decades was officially launched on Oct. 6 in a celebration that included Florence Copper executives, town officials, community members and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin.  The event ended a 10-year battle between the company, the town and local residents who were concerned over potential damage to underground drinking water reserves near residential areas.  In 2012 Florence Copper sued after the town condemned the company’s office buildings. A year later the town, under former Mayor Tom Rankin, filed several lawsuits and administrative appeals to block the company’s state and federal permits.  The town argued that using a sulfuric acid solution to extract copper could harm the local groundwater supply.  A 2019 ruling in Maricopa County Superior Court said Florence Copper had a valid right to mine because of a 2003 development agreement with the town that allowed the landowner to operate a copper mine.  Guests at the official launch of Florence Copper’s mining operation applaud during introductions at the Windmill Winery in Florence, Ariz., on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2026. (Photo by Aiden Hanley/Cronkite News) Two years later the Arizona Court of Appeals agreed with the Superior Court ruling, and the town of Florence settled the dispute, withdrawing its petitions against the EPA permits and dropping all other claims.  The EPA granted Florence Copper a permit in 2023 that would allow the company to begin commercial production. “The rigorous review and oversight has been an important part of our success so far,” said Stuart McDonald, President and CEO of Trekor Metals, the North American-based parent company of Florence Copper. McDonald was joined by Florence Copper General Manager John Mays, Florence Mayor Keith Eaton and Zeldin at the opening event.  “To think that it’s been a couple of decades since the last time a moment like this for such a precious, valuable resource like copper,” Zeldin said. McDonald said field operations actually began last November, and the first round of copper production started in February. ​ The last copper mining project in Arizona on untouched land was in 2008. Florence Copper said it is the first to use in-situ copper recovery for commercial production in Arizona.  McDonald said that despite recent announced cuts to Arizona’s share of Colorado River water, the area’s groundwater will remain unaffected.  “We do things in a very, very environmentally sound way. In fact, this mining method that we use actually uses significantly less water than a typical copper mine,” he said.  McDonald said Florence Copper is expected to produce 85 million pounds of copper every year for about 22 years.  Trekor Metals President and CEO Stuart McDonald shakes hands with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin. They both spoke at the official launch of Florence Copper’s new mining operation in Florence, Ariz., on Tuesday, Oct. 10. 2026. (Photo by Aiden Hanley/Cronkite News) Eaton said Florence Copper has demonstrated that the mining method is eco-friendly and not harmful to drinking water.  “They just continued to be transparent, just over and over,” he said. “They were adamant about making sure we understood the process and that it was safe.” According to the American Geosciences Institute, in-situ mining involves dissolving the copper in place, underground, using a solution of water and sulfuric acid, then processing it at the surface without removing rock.  Open pit mining, like operations in Morenci and Miami, Arizona, extracts copper ore that is close to the Earth’s surface. Eaton said residents of Florence appreciate the in-situ mining because it keeps the ground intact, unlike conventional mining.  “It’s kind of boring to go out there into their mine area because it’s just a bunch of pipes,” he said.  Eaton presented the mining company with a key to the town, and congratulated Florence Copper on its progress thus far.  “Let this moment be a reminder that our greatest resource in Florence is not what lies beneath the soil but the people who live above it and the strong lasting partnerships we build together,” he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8252775342cf4db8dc1b1 Will Major League Baseball still lock players out after 2026 postseason proves owners wrong? te 2026-10-08T23:20:07.724Z Will Major League Baseball still lock players out after 2026 postseason proves owners wrong? Despite a number of fascinating storylines, much of the discussion during the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season was dominated by upcoming labor negotiations with the expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement in December. The league office, essentially run by the 30 current owners, started an advertising and promotional campaign designed to inflame tensions and increase support for its proposed salary cap. As early as June, the league's official account made several posts telling fans how awful baseball is, while claiming that many fanbases have no "hope" of winning a World Series because of payroll disparities. "The biggest issue baseball fans want solved to strengthen the game is fixing the payroll disparity that leaves too many fans without hope of their team competing for a World Series title," the first post said. "Every other major U.S. sport has tackled this problem, and every year more small market teams in those leagues have a chance to win. The salary cap and floor proposal levels the playing field, allowing us greater flexibility to address longstanding player priorities while sharing baseball revenue with the players 50/50." MLB OWNERS REVEAL NEW DETAILS OF SALARY CAP PROPOSAL THAT ALL BUT GUARANTEE A LOCKOUT THIS DECEMBER This was, of course, misleading; many teams get ancillary income that would not be included in the "50/50" split. And if the proposed floor would be achievable for the small market teams in 2027, it raises the question of why it wasn't in 2026. Even increased revenue sharing wouldn't come close to bridging the gap for most small market teams. Regardless though, that "hope" section, again posted in June, has taken a major, major blow by the results in the postseason. Because it turns out that while spending helps, it doesn't guarantee results. With the Dodgers, Brewers, and Tampa Bay Rays advancing to their respective league championship series on Wednesday, three of the four spots in the penultimate postseason round have been determined. The last spot will go to one of the Chicago White Sox or Cleveland Guardians. Five teams, out of 30, are left standing. Here's where they rank in pre-luxury tax player payroll in 2026, per Cot's Contracts: CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Dodgers are favorites to win the World Series, but as we've seen from years of experience, the favored team doesn't always win. And the Brewers will not be able to line up Jacob Misiorowski for two starts in the NLCS, including in Game 1 at American Family Field. Even if they do make it through the NLCS and the World Series, does the league really believe the message of "you have no hope" will resonate when four of the final five teams are in the bottom 11 in player payroll? Including the literal cheapest team in the sport, and coming off a series in which the No. 28 payroll team dominated the big spending Yankees in an easy 3-0 sweep? THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! These outcomes raise another key point; did Rays or White Sox fans realistically enter the season with "hope" of winning a World Series? Of course not. Chicago's just two seasons removed from one of the worst years in baseball history. The Rays did little this offseason to give fans reason for optimism. Yet here they are, favorites to advance through the American League for the second time in the past six years. Milwaukee fans might have lost hope when the front office traded Freddy Peralta to the Mets in the offseason...only for the Brewers to have an even better record in 2026, the best win-loss and run differential in the sport. With the 19th highest payroll. Point being, "hope" doesn't always relate to success. Mets fans started 2026 with "hope" after getting Peralta, Marcus Semien, Bo Bichette and Devin Williams. How'd that go? Yankees fans had hope with the exciting debut of Cam Schlittler in 2025, bringing back Cody Bellinger, and top prospects like Spencer Jones and George Lombard Jr., reaching the big leagues. Their reward? A sweep from the Rays. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Baseball isn't as predictable as it's made out to be, and injuries, prospects, underperformance and unexpected declines have a much greater impact than many want to admit. Going back as far as 2010, it's clear that money helps, but competent front offices and smart money wins. Here are the most LCS appearances by organization starting that season First, 22 of the 30 teams have reached the LCS since 2010, and if the White Sox advance with their 2-1 series lead, that'll grow to 23 of 30. Most small market teams have reached the LCS, many multiple times. Yes, the Dodgers have dominated, but the Mets have the same number of LCS appearances as Cleveland, Kansas City, and Tampa Bay. The Tigers have made it three times, as many as the Cubs or Red Sox. Should Cleveland advance, they'd join the list of teams with three appearances. Meanwhile, the huge market Los Angeles Angels haven't even reached the playoffs in the past decade. Again, money absolutely matters. It clearly helps, the Dodgers are proof of that. But there are no guarantees in baseball, and LA's dominance is a testament to using their resources wisely. Obviously though, there's plenty of reason for hope for the vast majority of organizations, despite what the league's propaganda would lead you to believe. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8252675342cf4db8dc1a8 Pentagon confirms Fort Hood terrorist's firing squad execution will be livestreamed: 'Details will follow' te 2026-10-08T23:20:06.828Z Pentagon confirms Fort Hood terrorist's firing squad execution will be livestreamed: 'Details will follow' The Pentagon confirmed to Fox News Digital on Thursday that the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood terrorist Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed, allowing the public to witness the military's first execution in more than six decades. "It will be livestreamed. Details will follow," a War Department official told Fox News Digital. The execution is scheduled for Dec. 3 at Fort Hood, Texas. FORT HOOD SURVIVOR SHOT IN HEAD VOWS TO WATCH TERRORIST FACE HISTORIC FIRING SQUAD Hasan, a former Army major, killed 13 people and wounded 32 others when he opened fire on unarmed soldiers and civilians after shouting "Allahu Akbar" at Fort Hood on Nov. 5, 2009. He was convicted in 2013 and sentenced to death for the massacre. President Donald Trump approved the use of an Army firing squad, following War Secretary Pete Hegseth's recommendation. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell previously announced the decision on X, declaring, "Judgment day for Hasan has finally come." If carried out, Hasan's execution would be the first by the U.S. military since 1961 and the first military execution by firing squad since 1945. Hasan remains on military death row at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8252475342cf4db8dc170 Tucson poet laureate hosts free Poets in the Park reading te 2026-10-08T23:20:04.105Z Tucson poet laureate hosts free Poets in the Park reading Tucson Poet Laureate Logan Phillips will bring 25 local poets to Armory Park on Saturday for a free reading meant to make poetry feel like something for everyone. Phillips has been planning Poets in the Park since March, when he began his tenure as the city’s poet laureate. “The intent is to make it something for not only people who know they love poetry, but also those who are curious about it,” said Phillips. Phillips believes poets are artists who also serve the city through writing, social advocacy and education. That idea inspired the event’s theme: “Poets are cultural workers.” “Poetry is not just for professional artists, available through academic institutions, but an art form available to all of us,” he said. “Poetry has been essential to human connection forever.” Many of the poets are colleagues of Phillips, but some he hasn’t met. “I hope it will lead to new collaborations and opportunities in the future,” he said. “It’s a chance to connect with each other and with the poetry scene in Tucson.” Southern Arizona news written by journalists who live it. Free in your inbox. All the participating poets already run their own poetry readings, presses or open mic events. Each poet will read for three minutes, with pieces representing different poetic tendencies, backgrounds and styles. “This event is to celebrate these poets as a way of thanking them for their work in our city,” Phillips said. He said there’s a special kind of magic when a person hears poetry spoken in person rather than watching it on video, encouraging the community to “get analog and spend time with ourselves through language.” “At a time when people are feeling alienated from each other, poetry asserts itself as a core human technology to combat those things,” he said. The event was also made possible thanks to the efforts of the University of Arizona Poetry Center, the Academy of American Poets, Art Speaks, Mayor Regina Romero and the Tucson City Council. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m., when Romero will welcome attendees. In addition to the 25 poets reading their work, Poets in the Park will include an open mic, book swap and activity tables from the Pima County Public Library, KXCI and the UA Poetry Center. It will also feature music by DJ Humblelianess and opportunities to connect with poets in Tucson. The event is free, wheelchair accessible and open to all ages and experience levels, regardless of whether a person has ever written, heard or read poetry. After the event, organizers will publish a chapbook that includes participating poets’ work and information about the spaces in which they are involved. Saturday will be the first in a series of Poets in the Park events across the city. The next will be held at Udall Park on Nov. 22, and another at Verdugo Park on Feb. 7. The poetry center will host workshops the day before each of those events, on Nov. 21 and Feb. 6. Phillips said that while the workshops are an opportunity to get feedback on existing work, “the primary focus is generating new work, exploring new techniques, and finding freedom through writing and understanding language as a site of play.” Phillips considers Poets in the Park an invitation to Tucson to get involved in the world of poetry. “Everyone is making time in the middle of the busy season to come together to read; it is something I’m deeply grateful for,” he said, encouraging everyone who wishes to attend to bring a friend. “Bring someone who you think might benefit from freeing up their ideas about who poets are and what poetry can do, in our community and in our own lives.” Ava Schrag is a University of Arizona journalism student and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at avaschrag@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/6ac822cf75342cf4db8dc112 Intruder breaches airport security, takes stolen tarmac vehicle on reckless rampage te 2026-10-08T23:10:07.656Z Intruder breaches airport security, takes stolen tarmac vehicle on reckless rampage A traveler's reckless rampage with an airport tug created mayhem at a California airport on Oct. 6. Video from John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana shows a man behind the wheel of an airport tug on Tuesday, dangerously maneuvering around the airfield and at one point even reversing near a plane, according to Storyful. Authorities identified the man as a 26-year-old from Everett, Washington. He had been scheduled to travel from John Wayne Airport to Seattle aboard a Delta Air Lines flight, according to FOX 59. DRUNK MAN STEALS PLANE, SENDS FIGHTER JETS SCRAMBLING NEAR NUCLEAR PLANT The incident began around 5:30 p.m., when the man allegedly gained access to the airfield through Gate 12, the outlet reported. A Delta spokesperson told Fox News Digital the airline was cooperating with law enforcement following the unusual incident. "Delta has zero tolerance for unlawful behavior, and we take all incidents seriously," a spokesperson said.  "Nothing is more important than the safety and security of our customers and people, and we are cooperating fully with law enforcement." After reaching the tarmac, the individual allegedly took an Alaska Airlines tug, one of the ground vehicles used around airports to move baggage and equipment, as FOX 59 reported. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Video footage shows the man driving the vehicle around the airfield and backing up near an aircraft. "At approximately 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, a Delta Airlines passenger breached gate 12 at the terminal and accessed the airfield," a spokesperson for John Wayne Airport told Fox News Digital. "He stole an Alliance Ground International (AGI) baggage tug assigned to Alaska Airlines and crashed it into another vehicle by gate 7. He attempted to steal an American Airlines lavatory truck and was arrested by Airport Police Services," the statement continued. "The subject was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. The subject was scheduled to depart on a Delta flight to Seattle. There were no impacts to operations," the airport's statement concluded. The ride eventually ended with the tug crashing into another vehicle in the area of Gate 7, according to FOX 59. The man then allegedly tried to get into an American Airlines lavatory service truck before Airport Police Services officers apprehended him, the outlet reported. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Authorities arrested the individual on suspicion of vehicle theft, trespassing and vandalism. He was later taken to a local hospital for evaluation, according to FOX 59. The incident did not disrupt airport operations, the outlet reported. Fox News Digital previously reported on another unusual airport theft involving a man who allegedly took a small plane in Hungary while intoxicated. The man allegedly removed the restraints securing a Cessna 172 at Kalocsa Airport and took off in the aircraft before heading toward Paks, the home of Hungary's only nuclear power plant. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The unauthorized flight was detected by Hungarian military radar — prompting two fighter jets to respond. The Cessna eventually came down in a sunflower field near Gerjen. After getting out of the damaged aircraft, the man allegedly sought help from a passing motorist before attempting to take the driver's vehicle, according to Hungarian police. The driver prevented him from leaving with the car, and officers arrested the man nearby. Police said he appeared intoxicated at the time and were investigating whether other substances were involved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac822cc75342cf4db8dc0db Pima Community College seeks $250M bond in Prop. 430 te 2026-10-08T23:10:04.798Z Pima Community College seeks $250M bond in Prop. 430 Pima County voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve a $250 million bond for Pima Community College, the first the college has asked voters for in 30 years. Proposition 430 would authorize the college to issue $250 million in general obligation bonds, which are repaid through property taxes. The biggest chunks of the money would go to maintenance and upgrades. The college estimates $58.9 million for deferred maintenance, energy efficiency and IT, and $57 million to modernize academic spaces, including moving the Center of Excellence from East Campus and renovating space at Desert Vista Campus. About $39.8 million would build a new Center of Excellence in Public Safety and First Responders, and $27.3 million would turn student support offices into one-stop centers for enrollment, advising, financial aid and testing. Another $29 million would move the college’s police headquarters to the Downtown Campus, and $38 million would refinance existing revenue bonds. The college says the refinancing would lower future interest costs and free up nearly $4 million a year for programs. The bond is intended to expand training in information technology, first responder fields and the college’s new bachelor’s degree program in teacher education. For a home assessed at $250,000, the bond would cost about $31 a year, or roughly $2.59 a month, based on 20-year bonds. Your membership pays emerging journalists to cover Southern Arizona the way it deserves. Supporters say the money is needed. “This proposition would allow PCC to not only cover operational expenses but continue to be a statewide leader in higher education,” U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva said in a letter supporting the bond. “Now more than ever, it is essential that we support our community colleges, especially here in Tucson and Pima County.” The college says state capital funding ended in 2009 and state operating funding dropped to zero in 2015, a cumulative loss of $221 million. “It has been 30 years since Pima College has asked voters to approve a bond,” former Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild said in a news release. “The state does not provide any funding to Pima College. This is an opportunity for the citizens of Pima County to provide needed resources to its students directly for workforce training in areas Pima County needs workers most.” Rothschild said Prop. 430 “will ensure a future with good wages for our young people and a strong Southern Arizona economy.” Another supporter focused on one program in particular. Lt. Richard Yrigoyen, a safety officer with the PCC Police Department, pointed to the EMT First Responders Program, which would receive a funding boost through the bond. “There’s such a shortage in Pima County right now with First Responders,” Yrigoyen told Tucson Spotlight. “It’s not just police. It’s paramedics as well. This will help enhance and promote not just creating new jobs, but also retaining, training, just making that field overall better.” Yrigoyen said he earned two degrees thanks to PCC, one of which helped launch his law enforcement career. Pima Community College’s Northwest Campus. Prop. 430 would put $58.9 million toward deferred maintenance, energy efficiency and IT upgrades at the college. Courtesy of PCC. But at least one PCC alum, Carlos Mejorado Carrillo, opposes Prop. 430, arguing that voters approved a previous proposition, Prop. 481, to expand PCC’s spending authority about six years ago. “PCC has completed facilities and services,” Carrillo wrote in a letter opposing the bond. “It has not published a clear promise-to-outcome accounting showing how prior investments improved completion, employment, wages, access and equity.” Carrillo said PCC promised all of those outcomes at the time of the vote. “The proposed bond also appears misaligned with how students increasingly attend PCC,” Carrillo said. He explained that online instruction is becoming increasingly popular among PCC students, but only $3.9 million, or 1.6% of the total bond, would be allocated to college IT systems and infrastructure renewal. Carrillo said that before PCC asks for more money, it should prove whether these projects and future designs match the anticipated enrollment and needs of the college. He said his argument is not opposition to PCC or its mission, but rather a demand for equity, transparency and independent review before another long-term obligation. If the bond fails, PCC says it could not address more than $56 million in deferred maintenance and may need significant tuition increases or have to reassess whether existing campuses remain viable. Yrigoyen said he could not rule out the college passing costs on to students. “Historically, the college has done everything in their power to avoid putting the burden on the student, but for me to say that, ‘It’s not likely going to happen’ is not a fair statement,” Yrigoyen said. 💡 The general election is November 3. Pima County voters can register, check their registration or request a mail ballot at recorder.pima.gov. Quentin Agnello is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at qsagnello@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8208275342cf4db8dc0c0 As midterms loom, Turning Point reflects Republican concern that they are losing ground with young voters te 2026-10-08T23:00:18.991Z As midterms loom, Turning Point reflects Republican concern that they are losing ground with young voters PHOENIX – At Turning Point USA’s “America: Love It or Leave It” tour stop at Grand Canyon University, CEO Erika Kirk called out one particular group: those who don’t plan to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.  “If you sit out an election because you’re disappointed with Republicans, you don’t get an empty government for two years,” said Kirk, who became head of the conservative group after the murder of her husband Charlie Kirk last year. “You don’t get to press pause while conservatives are figuring it out and reorganizing themselves, and come back when they have the perfect party or the perfect candidate. That’s not how this works.” Headlined by Kirk with support from conservative activists Brandon Tatum and Shane Winnings on Oct. 1, the speeches reflected a growing worry among conservatives that previous election gains with young voters might be deteriorating enough to cost them in November. “If you think as a Christian, as a believer, as a young person, that you should not get involved in elections, (that) you should not vote, shame on you,” said Tatum, a conservative political commentator and former Tucson police officer. In 2024, support for Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House notably increased among younger voters compared to the 2020 race.  Pew Research found former Vice President Kamala Harris won voters 18 to 29 years old by a margin of 19% in 2024, down from Joe Biden’s 26% margin with the group four years earlier. Among 18 to 29 year old men in particular the shift was even more pronounced: While Biden won that group in 2020 by a margin of 10%, they swung to Trump in 2024 by a 1% margin. For organizations like Turning Point, it was an energizing moment after years of work on college and high school campuses to get Gen Z voters to turn out and cast a ballot for Republicans.  An attendee sits in the crowd wearing a white hat with red embroidered text “America The Beautiful” while an American flag is draped around their back at Turning Point USA’s “America: Love It or Leave It” tour at the Grand Canyon University Antelope Gym on Oct. 1, 2026. (Photo by Gisela Contreras/Cronkite News) Almost two years later, the political environment feels much different. Polling shows signs that younger voters are trending toward Democrats. The latest New York Times and Siena College poll found that of the polled voters who were 18 to 29 years old, when asked if they favored a Democrat or Republican for Congress in their district, 57% leaned toward Democrats, while 31% leaned toward Republicans. “This is not my line but somebody said, ‘This isn’t a blue wave election, it’s a red undercurrent. It’s a red undertow’ because Trump is such a drag on Republicans,” said Chuck Coughlin, a Republican consultant from Arizona. Still, he said, “Republicans should win in Arizona. There’s 360,000 more (registered) Republicans than there are Democrats.” According to Arizona Secretary of State voter registration statistics from July, there are roughly 313,000 more registered Republicans than Democrats. Coughlin, who is the CEO and founder of the public affairs firm HighGround, said he didn’t attend the Grand Canyon University event but now sees the GOP as a “Turning Point party.” “It has become a very extremist place and largely incapable of electing successful candidates in Maricopa County and for statewide office,” Coughlin said. “The Republicans are on a pretty serious losing streak here and I think it’s going to be amplified in this next election.” At the tour stop, it was notable that speakers acknowledged a sense of frustration with Republican elected officials, even while speaking to an audience of mostly conservatives.  During a question and answer segment with Tatum and Winnings, a student from Alaska asked: “Why should we continue to vote conservative and vote Republican if we’re just going to get the same result as if we voted Democrat economically?”  Tatum, while acknowledging that prices have recently risen, asked the student to pause judgment on the economy until the end of Trump’s term.  “I do believe that Trump will get to a point where we get these prices down,” Tatum told the crowd, a majority of whom wore white “America The Beautiful” hats that were given out for free. “Now, (if) at the end of his term, it doesn’t come down, or he doesn’t have a solution for the problem, then we can get upset with him and say that he failed at his job.”  A majority of the discourse focused on criticizing the left, rather than promoting Republicans.  Kirk told the crowd to trust Democrats when they detail their plans. “When the left tells you what they intend to do with their power, believe them,” Kirk said during her 17-minute speech. “Look (at) what their candidates campaign on and what their elected officials will try to push: radical Islam, boys in girls’ locker rooms, open borders (and) criminals running around crazy.” Brandon Tatum speaks at Turning Point USA’s “America: Love It or Leave It” tour at the Grand Canyon University Antelope Gym on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Photo by Gisela Contreras/Cronkite News) Tatum called out “Democrat(ic) socialists screaming that they want to abolish prisons.” “These people are out of their minds,” Tatum said. “But now, some of them will get elected into office (and) they have the most nonsensical thought process that I’ve ever seen in my life.” Winnings, who is Chairman and CEO of the male-focused Christian organization Promise Keepers, touched on his fears of progressivism. “Progressivism discounts, dismisses and even demonizes the American dream. It is…a plague to the nation,” Winnings said. “The progressives would tell you that we must keep moving forward. Even if forward is killing us at an alarming rate, progressives would sell you the lie that freedom and liberty are right around the corner.” Despite also aligning with the Republican party, Coughlin said the GOP will only find success if it prioritizes its own agenda. “The axiom I grew up believing, and I still believe is true today, (is) if you’re talking about your opponent all the time, you’re losing,” Coughlin said. “You need to build an aspirational nature around your message to attract voters to support you, and (the) vilification of your opponents is not an aspirational message.” Students who attended the event said they were there out of curiosity, and admiration for Kirk. “I don’t know what’s gonna happen today,” said freshman Findlay Prior. “It’s like the unknown (that) is what’s intriguing.” “I think it’s cool how strong Erika Kirk has been. I just want to see her, hear her speak,” said Ellie Koop, a sophomore.  Each student Cronkite News talked to said they plan to vote in November. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8207c75342cf4db8dc0a3 Woman arrested after firing a gun near East Lucky Lane in Flagstaff on Wednesday night te 2026-10-08T23:00:12.731Z Woman arrested after firing a gun near East Lucky Lane in Flagstaff on Wednesday night Emilee Majesta Hernandez Ramirez of Yuma was booked into the Coconino County Detention Facility on multiple charges, including firing a gun within city limits. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8207a75342cf4db8dc076 Oklahoma dismisses freshman wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers days before Red River Rivalry te 2026-10-08T23:00:10.298Z Oklahoma dismisses freshman wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers days before Red River Rivalry Oklahoma has dismissed true freshman wide receiver Jahsiear Rogers from the football program, team officials confirmed Thursday. The move comes days before Oklahoma plays Texas in the Red River Rivalry in Dallas. The university provided no reason for the departure, and Rogers has been removed from the team's roster. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Shortly after the news broke, former Oklahoma player and Sooner Radio Network analyst Gabe Ikard posted on X: "If you don't treat the people that pour into the program with the respect they deserve…then there's not [sic] place for you at Oklahoma." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE No reason was given for his ousting, but the move fits the tight culture head coach Brent Venables has built in Norman. Coach Venables has consistently enforced strict program standards since taking over in Norman. Rogers came to Oklahoma as a four-star recruit from Appoquinimink High School in Wilmington, Delaware. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound receiver chose the Sooners over Alabama, Nebraska and Penn State. Rogers caught five passes for 70 yards in the spring game. Through the first month of the 2026 season, Rogers logged just six offensive snaps and zero catches. Does losing depth hurt down the road? Sure. Does it matter against Texas on Saturday? Not even a little bit. Venables' message is clear: get with the program or get lost. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8207875342cf4db8dc069 Here are 5 things to know about Mike Rogers. te 2026-10-08T23:00:08.009Z Here are 5 things to know about Mike Rogers. The former congressman is vying to be the first Republican from Michigan to win a Senate seat in three decades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8207775342cf4db8dc060 Here are 5 things to know about Abdul El-Sayed. te 2026-10-08T23:00:07.059Z Here are 5 things to know about Abdul El-Sayed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8207575342cf4db8dc03e Elon Musk questions Ambani’s influence as Starlink India launch stalls te 2026-10-08T23:00:05.374Z Elon Musk questions Ambani’s influence as Starlink India launch stalls “Is Ambani the real boss of India?” Elon Musk asked as he questioned why Starlink has yet to launch its satellite internet service in the country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac81e1f75342cf4db8dc003 Arizona high court to consider whether Clean Elections can claw back disputed funds te 2026-10-08T22:50:07.823Z Arizona high court to consider whether Clean Elections can claw back disputed funds Risa Lombardo and Duwayne Collier are asking the Arizona Supreme Court to halt a Clean Elections investigation into whether they received millions of dollars in public campaign funding because of fraud. (Photo by Jim Small/Arizona Mirror) Once candidates qualify to receive public campaign funds, there’s nothing the Clean Elections Commission can do to claw back that funding, even if fraud is later discovered, two Green Party candidates being investigated for fraudulently qualifying for millions in public campaign funds told the Arizona Supreme Court.  On Thursday, the state’s highest court agreed to hear the case. A trial court judge dismissed the pair’s lawsuit earlier and the Court of Appeals declined to take up their appeal of that dismissal.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Risa Lombardo and Duwayne Collier, the Green Party nominees for governor and secretary of state, asked the court to preemptively block the Citizens Clean Elections Commission from ordering them to repay a total $3.7 million. The two argued that, even if they did commit fraud, the commission lacks the authority to make them return the funds, and that the proper place to address potential fraud is the criminal court system. Lombardo, Collier and and Republican Scott Neely, who lost his primary for governor to Andy Biggs, are all under civil investigation by the Clean Elections Commission and criminal investigation by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office for accusations that they falsified documentation for enough $5 contributions from voters to qualify for a collective $4.7 million in public campaign funds. The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you need to cast your vote. Arizona Votes: 2026 “Despite the fact that the Defendants have no such power, they have threatened the candidates with dire consequences if the candidates do not effectively end their campaigns,” Tim La Sota, an attorney for Lombardo and Collier, wrote in their petition to the high court. La Sota accused Tom Collins, the executive director of the Clean Elections Commission, of attempting to bully his clients into ending their campaigns via letters he sent to them on Aug. 25 informing them of an investigation into their campaign finances. La Sota accused Collins of targeting his clients because of a political grudge, noting that Collins called them “sham” candidates in the letters.  But that wasn’t his opinion — rather, he was quoting the Arizona Green Party, which initially described Lombardo and Collier as “sham” candidates. That’s because they had no connection to their registered party and numerous ties to the Republican Party.  Collins invoked the Green Party’s label to demonstrate that the candidates didn’t have the backing of their political party to organize volunteer efforts to help the candidates qualify for public financing, something that regularly happens for Clean Elections candidates. State law bans candidates from paying people to gather those contributions,  In the letter to Lombardo, Collins warned her that, based on his preliminary investigation, he anticipated asking the commission to order her to repay potentially the entire $2.8 million she received once the full investigation was complete. He advised her to seek legal representation and to stop spending the money.  “This threat of having to repay millions of dollars is enough to stop the Candidates in their tracks,” La Sota wrote.  He said that the letters had forced the longshot candidates to suspend their campaigns.  The Green candidates say that only the Arizona secretary of state, along with the county recorders, have the legal authority to determine whether candidates collected enough $5 contributions from registered voters to qualify for public funding, and that the Clean Elections Commission has no say in the matter.  Like other Clean Elections candidates, Lombardo, Collier and Neely agreed to forgo large contributions and money from PACs in exchange for a fixed amount of public funding, based on the office they seek.  In August, the Arizona Mirror exclusively reported that six people who were listed in campaign finance records as having made $5 contributions to all three candidates were adamant they didn’t give any money to the candidates. While La Sota said in numerous court filings that Collins’ investigation heavily relied on the Mirror’s reporting, Collins said in the letters that it merely confirmed what the Clean Elections Commission had already found.  “Collins’ insinuation seems to be that these donors did not actually donate the $5 themselves,” La Sota wrote. “But that conspiracy theory necessarily relies on thousands and thousands of people falsely signing the $5 Qualifying Forms attesting to the fact that they personally contributed $5. And again, the County Recorders verified the signatures and elector status of the $5 donors.” This misstates what the Mirror found in its investigation. The six people who said they didn’t make the contributions said they believed their signatures had been obtained from unrelated petitions solicited in places like grocery store parking lots and fraudulently used on the qualifying contribution forms.  The Green candidates told the high court that the six people who said they didn’t make the contributions weren’t significant when the candidates purportedly collected 8,000 donations to qualify. The Mirror attempted to contact about 50 of the people listed as contributors, and none of them replied to confirm that they had made the contributions. Because many of the people were listed as donating to two or all three of the accused candidates — another oddity that Collins noted in his letters as preliminary evidence that fraud had occurred — there were significantly fewer than 8,000 individual contributors.  The Mirror and the Clean Elections Commission found that Lombardo, Collier and Neely listed contributions from nearly 4,000 of the same voters, including more than 2,600 who were listed as giving to all three. The duplicated contributions across multiple candidates account for nearly 75% of the voters listed as giving qualifying contributions to the trio. At the same time that the Green candidates petitioned the Arizona Supreme Court to take their case, they refused to comply with the Clean Elections Commission’s subpoenas for campaign finance records and correspondence for its investigation. La Sota told the commission in a Sept. 24 email that the subpoenas were “overbroad and harassing” but would not point to any specific document request that went too far.  The five-person commission voted on Oct. 6 to deny their request to quash the subpoena. When they chose to participate in Clean Elections so they could receive public campaign funds, the candidates agreed to supply campaign finance documentation necessary for the commission to complete audits of their spending. The commission could take them to court to force them to comply.    Also on Oct. 6, the commission voted to extend the timeline for the civil investigation past its Oct. 29 deadline because of the candidates’ refusal to comply with the subpoenas.  Both the trial and appeals courts agreed within the past two weeks that it was too soon for the courts to rule on the Green candidates’ arguments since the Clean Elections Commission hasn’t finished its investigation or ordered them to repay the campaign funds.  La Sota told the Arizona Supreme Court that the lower courts were wrong, and that now was the only time for the courts to act since the Clean Election Commission was threatening to take action outside of its legal authority, and the issue would be moot after the Nov. 3 election. The Clean Elections Act gives the commission broad authority to enforce its rules and regulations.  “Without relief now, the Candidates will be threatened into silence and submission — relief later is useless because there is no way to give these Candidates back the chance to run the campaign they wanted to run with the funds that they are lawfully entitled to,” La Sota wrote. “Already, over a month has been lost thanks to the Respondents’ heavy handed, illegal threats.”  The Arizona Supreme Court is set to discuss the lawsuit on Oct. 14. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac81e1e75342cf4db8dbfe2 Caitlin Clark left off 19 WNBA MVP ballots despite historic season as A’ja Wilson wins fifth award te 2026-10-08T22:50:06.573Z Caitlin Clark left off 19 WNBA MVP ballots despite historic season as A’ja Wilson wins fifth award Caitlin Clark received one first-place vote for WNBA MVP after producing a season nobody in the league had managed before. And that might not even be the most ridiculous part of the results. Nineteen voters didn't put her on their ballots at all. The WNBA announced Thursday that A’ja Wilson won her record fifth MVP award, receiving 65 of the 74 first-place votes from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles finished second, followed by Indiana’s Kelsey Mitchell and Clark. CAITLIN CLARK SAYS SHE BLOCKS SOCIAL MEDIA HATE AND ENJOYS HOSTILE WNBA ROAD CROWDS Clark appeared on 55 ballots, receiving one first-place vote, six second-place votes, 20 third-place votes, 16 fourth-place votes and 12 fifth-place votes. She finished with 212 points, well behind Miles’ 442 and Mitchell’s 287. Wilson had an outstanding season and a compelling case to win. But apparently, more than a quarter of the voters watched Clark this year and decided five other players deserved recognition ahead of her. I'd love to hear those explanations. Clark averaged 22.3 points and 8.3 assists per game, becoming the first WNBA player to finish a season averaging at least 20 points and eight assists. Combining her own baskets and free throws with the points teammates scored from her assists, Clark created an average of 41.2 points per game. According to the WNBA’s own end-of-season review, that was the highest average in league history. That's a useful place to start a conversation about offensive value, especially when her teammate finished ahead of her in MVP voting. There's a compelling case that Mitchell benefited from Clark far more than vice versa. After all, Mitchell just completed her ninth WNBA season. In her six years with Indiana prior to Clark's arrival, Mitchell averaged 16.4 points per game. In the three seasons since the Fever drafted Clark, Mitchell has averaged 21.4 points, including a career-high 24.7 points this season. Clark also had five games with at least 30 points and 10 assists this season. Every other player in WNBA history combined has four. Read that again. Read that again. Caitlin Clark did something five times in one season that every other player combined has done four times in WNBA regular-season history. Her best performance came against Seattle on July 17, when she scored 45 points and had 10 assists. It was the first 40-point, 10-assist game the WNBA had ever seen. And those spectacular nights were backed by sustained production. Clark recorded 13 games with at least 20 points and 10 assists, nearly one-third of her 40 appearances. She finished with 891 points and 333 assists, becoming the first player to reach 800 points and 300 assists in a season. Then there's the team success. Indiana averaged a league-record 96 points per game. Clark’s ability to score while creating opportunities for her teammates helped make that possible. Apparently, some voters found all of that easier to overlook than others. Miles averaged 19.8 points and six assists while helping Minnesota finish with the league’s best record. Although it's worth noting that Minnesota also finished with the league’s best record in 2025, before Miles entered the league. Mitchell scored a league-record 1,086 points. That's impressive, but Clark helped create those scoring opportunities through both her passing and the defensive attention she draws. Wilson, meanwhile, averaged 26.2 points and 9.4 rebounds, led the league in points and blocks per game, and helped Las Vegas win 31 games. Her ability to dominate at both ends gives voters plenty of reasons to put her first and, honestly, she probably deserved to win. But choosing Wilson and leaving Clark outside the top five are very different judgments. The award was decided by sportswriters and broadcasters. Given how some prominent members of that industry have covered Clark, skepticism about their judgment shouldn't surprise anyone. Too much of the coverage treats her popularity as something that needs a racial explanation before anyone can simply appreciate her basketball. In May, Cari Champion said about Clark: "I don’t like you. I don’t like the way you behave on the court." By September, Champion was calling Clark an "avatar for people who want to spread hate." In July, Nancy Armour argued that Clark’s reactions to officiating endangered Black and queer players, even invoking Emmett Till. Even this week, Charlotte Wilder wanted "something a little more forceful" from Clark about the alleged treatment of Black WNBA players, despite acknowledging she had already spoken out. That coverage reflects a preference for a story in which Black players need defending and Clark needs to constantly apologize for her mere existence. Her performance too often becomes secondary to what commentators believe her popularity represents. Sportswriters, commentators and broadcasters are entitled to their opinions (as bad as they often are). Those examples don't tell us who left Clark off a ballot, but they help explain why fans might question the media’s judgment. SOCIAL MEDIA WAS NOT LOVING CAITLIN CLARK GETTING SNUBBED BY TV NETWORK'S MVP GRAPHIC And questioning their judgment doesn't require rooting against Wilson. She received only four Defensive Player of the Year votes while Angel Reese received 46 and won the award in a landslide. I thought Wilson deserved considerably more support in that race, but as I argued at the time, the media loves to trumpet Reese as a star and they needed a reason to prop her up. The standard should be consistent: evaluate what the players actually did, and be prepared to defend the result. To be clear, Clark’s popularity doesn't entitle her to an MVP award. But it's not like her play didn't warrant consideration as the league's most valuable player. There is room to disagree about how much weight to give defense, turnovers, scoring efficiency or a team’s record. Reasonable people can disagree about where Clark belonged behind Wilson, but leaving the Fever superstar outside the top five is borderline malpractice. Nineteen voters decided a historic combination of scoring and playmaking wasn't worth even a fifth-place vote. That doesn't prove that they simply don't like Caitlin Clark and don't want her to succeed, but it certainly raises the question. If those 19 voters have a basketball explanation for leaving Clark off their ballots, they should make it public immediately. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac81e1c75342cf4db8dbfd6 Army Actions Contributed to Reagan Airport Collision, Internal Report Says te 2026-10-08T22:50:04.201Z Army Actions Contributed to Reagan Airport Collision, Internal Report Says It is unclear what changes could result from the Army report, which is unlikely to satisfy critics of the military’s response to the D.C. crash. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac81bc875342cf4db8dbf68 World Series champion Ryan Howard details why coaching and accountability set the tone for winning te 2026-10-08T22:40:08.836Z World Series champion Ryan Howard details why coaching and accountability set the tone for winning For Major League Baseball teams, a team's culture and chemistry is paramount to gutting through the grueling season - and according to World Series champion Ryan Howard, it outweighs a team's talent. MLB plays 162 regular-season games in about 180 days, from the end of March until the beginning of October. Spring training starts in the middle of February, and if a team makes a deep postseason run, the season may not end until the end of October. During the long and arduous season, players see each other more than they see their families. Philadelphia Phillies legend Ryan Howard told OutKick that a strong clubhouse culture and team chemistry outweigh the team’s talent. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Every team has talent, but I always say if you have the culture and chemistry. That culture and chemistry will outweigh talent, any day. To where you put the two together, you're unstoppable," Howard told OutKick in a recent interview. Howard, who spent his entire 13-year career with the Phillies, said it was the coaches who established the clubhouse’s culture. "I think for us, it started from the top with the coaching staff. When you have coaches that give you a positive environment every single day that you show up, it's loose, it's lax, you've got coaches that you know are gonna go and they're gonna fight for you, no matter what, on the field, off the field. You create that environment and it makes it easier for the players to all want to be able to get along," Howard said. "When you have people that have the mindset of, hey, we want to win, not want to win, we expect to win. So, when everybody shows up with that mindset, day in and day out, you know the work that's gonna need to go in and your coaching staff is helping to continue to grow that environment, man, it makes it so easy." The 2006 NL MVP said that when the coaches put in the same amount of work, if not more, than the players do to help them become the best they can possibly be, you can’t ask for anything more as a player. In addition to helping everyone become the best players they could be, Howard pointed to the coaching staff holding players accountable as a critical part of a good clubhouse. The three-time All-Star recalled a time when one of his managers pulled shortstop Jimmy Rollins from a game due to a lack of effort. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "The manager had to get on my man, young James, Jimmy Rollins, for not running out a fly ball, taking him out of the game. For hitting a pop fly and not running hard down to first base or something like that," Howard said. Howard said that in a good clubhouse, coaches aren’t the only ones holding players accountable; the players do so as well. Howard said that on one occasion, Rollins got on outfielder Shane Victorino for jogging after a fly ball. "It's one of those things where it's like, all it took is that one time for you to tell me. And I got it. And then the next play, it's like, all right, you're sprinting after the ball or you're sprinting out of the box, you're doing it, all it takes is one time because as you said, it's a long season. So sometimes you're gonna have those little mental lulls and all that stuff," Howard said. "But when you can have the people there to kind of help keep you accountable, again, all it takes is that one time or that that one kick in the butt just to kind of get you back on track and then you're back moving where we need you to go." The Phillies were eliminated by the Atlanta Braves last week in the National League Wild Card Series, and the future looks bleak. After making the World Series in 2022, they have regressed year after year. In 2023, they lost in the NLCS, lost in the NLDS in 2024 and 2025, and now in the Wild Card round this season. Since 2022, the team has maintained the same core but has still not managed to get over the hump and win a World Series title. The issue for the Phillies is that the core of first baseman Bryce Harper (33), designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (33), shortstop Trea Turner (33), catcher J.T. Realmuto (35), starting pitchers Zack Wheeler (36), Aaron Nola (33), Jesús Luzardo (29) and Cristopher Sánchez (29) is only getting older. Howard was in a similar situation later in his career. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "It's interesting because having been somewhat in that position where teams I was on, it's like, hey, at some point, your team continues to age, and you continue to get older, and it's like, when do you hold on?" Howard said. He cited the length of many of the core players’ contracts as an issue for the team because they are harder to move in a trade. Harper’s deal runs through 2031, Schwarber’s through 2030, Turner’s through 2033, Realmuto’s through 2028, Wheeler’s through 2027, Nola’s through 2030, Luzardo’s through 2031 and Sánchez’s through 2032. Compounding the Phillies’ problems, their farm system was ranked 26th in the sport by MLB.com, meaning there aren’t any immediate options to supplant struggling stars. Howard said something has to change for the Phillies, whether players are moved or not. "If you can't necessarily move people, then what you gotta do is, is you gotta change. To me, I think you got to change the philosophy and the dynamic inside the clubhouse. 'Cause if they're not going anywhere, then you've got to switch something up that you're doing internally. You know, I don't know whether that's a playing style. I don't, I don't know what that is. I don't know what that is," Howard said. "If you're going to continue to have the same squad, then you're going to have to internally as an organization, as a team, have to say, ‘Hey, we're gonna have to either play a different brand of ball, or we're gonna have to do this ’ or kind of figure something else out and mix it up, because what's been going on obviously hasn't worked in the in the previous few seasons." Howard, who is on the Phillies Wall of Fame, said he couldn’t thank all of the coaches, from T-ball to the big leagues, enough for helping him get to where he was in his career. One coach who had a major impact on Howard was assistant hitting coach Ali Modami. The St. Louis native said Modami was integral to his preparation heading into each game. "I would run down to the cage, get my man Ali down there, and we would work our routine, starting on the tees, starting our flips, doing all this, doing all that. I would ask him to, hey, work me this way today. Let's try to do this approach today because this is the approach that I may want to try to take into the game against this pitcher today," Howard, who spoke on behalf of PAYDAY to highlight the low-key legends who helped shape his career, said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac81bc775342cf4db8dbf5f Kentucky coach Will Stein tells Wildcats players 'If you don't believe in what we're doing, you are high' te 2026-10-08T22:40:07.972Z Kentucky coach Will Stein tells Wildcats players 'If you don't believe in what we're doing, you are high' One of the surprise teams of the 2026 college football season (unless you listened to me back in August) has to be the Kentucky Wildcats. The boys of Big Blue Nation have already matched their SEC win total from a season ago, and are doing so with a high-powered offense that was a bit of a rarity under the previous regime. All the credit for that goes to first-year head coach Will Stein, who brought his innovative attack over from Oregon after three seasons as the offensive coordinator. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Wildcats are now 4-1 and host a top-ten LSU team in a game that looks a lot trickier for the Bayou Bengals than it did a month ago. Stein has players and fans alike in Lexington ready to believe in what he's building, and if they don't, the 37-year-old head coach has a message for them. "If you don’t believe in what we’re doing, man, you are high," Stein said. I'm going to be real with you guys. You all know where my allegiances lie, and if you don't, you can go read my bio page. I'm an unabashed Florida Gators fan and I wear it on my sleeve. That being said, I love what Stein is doing in Lexington right now. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Every part of me is supposed to hate the Wildcats, but I can't deny that Stein has them trending in a direction I haven't seen since I've been alive. Am I frightened that Kentucky will become a thorn in Florida's side as well as the rest of the SEC? Absolutely. Hell, they've already owned us for the better part of a decade now, but Stein has this program on a rocket ship trajectory that should scare every other SEC fanbase straight. Of course, it's early, and their remaining schedule isn't exactly a cakewalk. After LSU, the Wildcats have to go on the road to play Oklahoma, and their November stretch in particular looks a little dicey (at Tennessee, home against Florida, at Missouri, home against Louisville). Kentucky could easily finish the year 6-6, but that still wouldn't deter me from saying Stein is the right guy for the job. The days of the Wildcats being a doormat for the power programs of the SEC to step on are long gone. Mark Stoops dug them out of the gutter, and now Will Stein has them shooting for the moon. So, I'll echo what Stein had to say in the locker room after their overtime win against South Carolina. If you don't believe in what Kentucky is doing, chances are you're high. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac81bc775342cf4db8dbf56 Ella Langley's bikini selfie has fans calling her 'the most perfect woman' on Instagram te 2026-10-08T22:40:07.111Z Ella Langley's bikini selfie has fans calling her 'the most perfect woman' on Instagram Ella Langley is giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at her life on tour. In a recent Instagram dump, the 27-year-old country singer shared a series of photos from her Dandelion tour, including a mirror selfie of her in a bikini. The blurry photo features Langley showing off her toned body in a yellow string bikini with Palm Trees embroidered on them. She accessorized the look with layered gold necklaces, and a pair of sunglasses and wore her hair up in a bun. Her followers couldn't help but praise the star in the comments section, with one writing "You’re absolutely the most perfect woman 😍😍" and another adding, "So beautiful Ella." ELLA LANGLEY'S UNSTOPPABLE 2026 RUN CONTINUES WITH VIRAL INSTAGRAM POSTS FROM HER SOLD-OUT TOUR She captioned the post, "Not enough in the world." Fans got a kick out of Langley's caption, as it was in reference to a recent viral video in which the singer shot down a fan who asked her how many likes his TikTok video needs to get in order for her to agree to go on a date with him. She then famously looked at him with a serious look on her face and said, "Not enough in the world," as she frowned and looked away. "HAHHAAH caption, poor guy shoulda known better," one fan wrote in the comments section, while another added, "The caption is everything 😂." A third chimed in writing, "We all know what the caption is from.." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE While fans loved the caption, she received criticism when the video first went viral, as some fans thought she could have been nicer to the fan, with one saying, "this rubbed me the wrong way." In response to the criticism, Langley spoke up in the comments section herself, writing, "It was meant to come off as dark humor. You said that and it got quiet and I got nervous." Also included in the Instagram post were photos of Langley on stage, a video of a penguin giving her a hug, her and her friends goofing off in what seems like a trailer, the singer with her dog, riding horses and interacting with other animals. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Langley recently made history when her song, "Choosin' Texas" spent 24 weeks at the top of Billboard's Hot 100 list. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE The previous record was held by Mariah Carey for her hit, "All I Want for Christmas Is You," which topped the list for 22 cumulative weeks between 2019 and 2026. "Thank you so much. It's changing my life. It's changing the lives of the writers of this song. It's changing the lives of my family, and it is truly growing an atmosphere for something I'm gonna be able to do the rest of my life and I just… today doesn't feel like a real thing," Langley said in an Instagram video when the song hit 23 weeks at the top spot. "It feels fake and somebody's going to come in and be like 'haha we're kidding the whole time just kidding.'" After a historic 24-week run, "Choosin' Texas" was knocked off the top spot when Taylor Swift's new song, "Patient Zero" debuted at No. 1. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac81bc675342cf4db8dbf4d Iranian protester hanged hours after marrying his imprisoned fiancée over jail phone line te 2026-10-08T22:40:06.106Z Iranian protester hanged hours after marrying his imprisoned fiancée over jail phone line An Iranian anti-regime protester was hanged at dawn Oct. 5 inside Isfahan Central Prison, just hours after marrying his imprisoned fiancée over a jail phone line, The Times reported Thursday. Alireza Sepahi, 25, was executed alongside co-defendant Alireza Raisi after being sentenced to death in connection with anti-government demonstrations at Isfahan’s Alikhani Square on Jan. 8., according to Human Rights Iran. Sepahi and his bride, student activist Mahshad Keshani, 22, knew and loved each other before being arrested during anti-regime demonstrations, the report said. IRAN HANGS 2 PROTESTERS IN PUBLIC, CROWD CRIES 'DISHONORABLE' AS SECURITY FIRES TEAR GAS Keshani, currently serving a five-year sentence, pushed for an informal wedding Sunday as fears mounted that Sepahi’s execution was imminent following a final family summons. The couple exchanged vows over the phone from inside Isfahan prison, joined by their fathers. Human rights lawyer Amirsalar Davoudi facilitated the ceremony by reading the vows for the fathers to bless. Keshani’s family gave a copy of the Quran, a saffron rock candy and a single red rose as a traditional dowry. "It was Mahshad’s idea," Davoudi told The Times. "Even now, I wonder how one young woman can possess such courage." IRAN TO EXECUTE FIRST FEMALE PROTESTER TIED TO ANTI-REGIME UNREST Davoudi recalled warning Keshani about the permanent nature of the decision. "I told her, ‘My dear, you understand that this cannot simply be undone?’" Davoudi said.  "She said, ‘Mr Davoudi, I love Alireza.’" When Davoudi presented the proposal to Sepahi, the young man broke down in tears. "Alireza was crying, and something deeply painful and beautiful happened. Even the prison officers began to cry," Davoudi said. The ceremony held no formal authority to halt the execution. Sepahi had previously survived a scheduled hanging in July after suffering a heart attack on his way to the gallows. Authorities then rescheduled the sentence after he regained consciousness. On Monday morning, hours after the vows were spoken, Sepahi was hanged. IRAN'S REGIME CAME FOR TEENAGE TWINS. THEIR FATE OFFERS A GLIMPSE OF TEHRAN'S WIDENING DEATH CAMPAIGN He is among seven defendants executed in the Alikhani Square case, in which 12 men were accused in the deaths of four security personnel. Following the hanging, Sepahi’s family was reportedly prevented by authorities from burying their son in his hometown. Davoudi condemned the Iranian regime's actions. "I do not know how to come to terms with this," Davoudi said. "The regime is taking revenge on innocent young people for the humiliation it has suffered internationally." Human rights groups report Keshani remains in custody, facing additional security charges. This came as Maryam Rajavi, president-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), urged U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres to take immediate international action to halt executions and the killing of protesters in Iran, citing thousands of executions and decades of impunity for human rights abuses.  In a letter ahead of World Day Against the Death Penalty on Oct. 10, Rajavi called for international accountability, independent investigations and diplomatic and economic pressure on Tehran to end the executions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac81bc375342cf4db8dbf2e President Trump awards big tech donors with nation’s highest science prizes te 2026-10-08T22:40:03.363Z President Trump awards big tech donors with nation’s highest science prizes On Thursday, President Trump awarded Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Sergey Brin, and AMD’s Lisa Su the National Medal of Science, the nation’s top science prize. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8197475342cf4db8dbf08 'You can’t do it alone': Daytime Emmy-winner Deidra Peaches on collaboration and future projects te 2026-10-08T22:30:12.091Z 'You can’t do it alone': Daytime Emmy-winner Deidra Peaches on collaboration and future projects In 2025, the local filmmaker received a Daytime Emmy Award for her work as a field producer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8197275342cf4db8dbefd Woman arrested after firing a gun near East Lucky Lane Wednesday night te 2026-10-08T22:30:10.903Z Woman arrested after firing a gun near East Lucky Lane Wednesday night Emilee Majesta Hernandez Ramirez of Yuma was booked into the Coconino County Detention Facility on multiple charges, including firing a gun within city limits. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8197075342cf4db8dbed1 Las Vegas showgirl allegedly beats tourist with high heel after $20 photo tip sparks brawl te 2026-10-08T22:30:08.754Z Las Vegas showgirl allegedly beats tourist with high heel after $20 photo tip sparks brawl A $20 tip for photos with showgirls on the Las Vegas Strip allegedly sparked a violent brawl that left two tourists injured, including one who was struck more than 22 times and hit in the head with a high-heeled boot. FOX 5 in Las Vegas reported that Jennifer Ortiz and Magdellena Romero were arrested after the Sept. 30 confrontation outside Planet Hollywood, where officers responded to reports of a fight involving women dressed in showgirl costumes. The altercation began when two visitors from North Carolina stopped to take pictures with three women dressed as showgirls in exchange for a tip, according to an arrest report reviewed by the station. CUSTOMERS HIT WITH AUTOMATIC 20% GRATUITIES AS RESTAURANTS COMBAT TIPPING CONFUSION After paying $20, the tourists began walking away when Ortiz allegedly followed them and demanded between $60 and $180 for the photos. Police said Ortiz repeatedly struck one of the tourists before removing her white high-heeled boot and hitting the visitor in the forehead, leaving a cut nearly 2 inches long. Investigators said surveillance footage showed the victim was struck more than 22 times. TEXAS WHATABURGER BECOMES SCENE OF WILD BRAWL AS WOMEN TRADE PUNCHES AND PULL HAIR ACROSS THE DINING AREA Separate video of the chaotic confrontation shows two showgirls fighting with a man and a woman, with one of the performers pulling the woman's hair and repeatedly punching her in the face and body. As the camera turns toward the man, he can be seen shirtless with blood on his face and his shirt wrapped around his left hand. He then approaches the showgirls as one continues attacking the woman. CARNIVAL CRUISE PASSENGERS BANNED FOR ENDING TRIP TO THE BAHAMAS WITH A MORNING BRAWL The man then shouts, "Hey! Get off her," before striking one of the showgirls and pushing another to the ground as he tries to stop the attack. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X A third showgirl is seen nearby but does not appear to participate in the fight. FOX 5 reported that police said she tried to break up the confrontation. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Both tourists were treated at the scene but declined to go to the hospital. They later provided written statements and asked that charges be filed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB The arrest report also detailed a separate complaint involving a man who claimed he was charged $218 for photos after agreeing to pay $60. SEND US A TIP The man told investigators he tapped his debit card against Ortiz's phone to complete the transaction but later discovered the higher charge. When he confronted the women, they allegedly provided a fake phone number to resolve the dispute. GOT A TIP? Ortiz told investigators one of the tourists became aggressive and struck her first, while Romero claimed she stepped in when she saw her friend getting attacked. WOMAN SUES LAS VEGAS BAR CLAIMING SHE WAS INJURED ON 'WORLD FAMOUS GYRATING JOHNSON MECHANICAL MEMBER BULL' LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Ortiz was charged with battery and obtaining money under false pretenses involving less than $1,200, while Romero faces a battery charge. Both were booked into the Clark County Detention Center. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL FOX 5 also reported that Ortiz was under a court order to stay out of trouble following a similar confrontation at the Fremont Street Experience in March. Romero and Ortiz are scheduled to return to court Dec. 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8196e75342cf4db8dbec6 A New York Times/Siena University poll showed El-Sayed with a modest lead. te 2026-10-08T22:30:06.596Z A New York Times/Siena University poll showed El-Sayed with a modest lead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8171775342cf4db8dbe2b Kenneth Walker III welcomes potential Tyreek Hill reunion with Chiefs: 'He's a baller' te 2026-10-08T22:20:07.538Z Kenneth Walker III welcomes potential Tyreek Hill reunion with Chiefs: 'He's a baller' The Kansas City Chiefs appear to be back to their dominant selves, starting the season 4-0 to set the tone for what they certainly hope is another Super Bowl run come winter. A main argument for the "Chiefs are back" crowd revolves around Kenneth Walker III, their star running back whose short time in Kansas City after signing with them this offseason has already resulted in 500-plus rushing yards to lead the NFL. But while Walker has been phenomenal in the first four games, the Chiefs are banged up at the receiver position, mainly with Rashee Rice leaving Week 4 with an ailment and Tyquan Thornton suffering a gruesome ankle injury in the win over the Las Vegas Raiders. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Because of this, speculation and rumors started to swirl regarding a reunion with Tyreek Hill, the speedy wide receiver who has been working out and hinted at signing with a team soon. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, has even said the Chiefs are among the teams he’s been in contact with. So, how would the current Chiefs star offensive weapon feel about one of the franchise’s most explosive players returning to the Midwest? CHIEFS' TYQUAN THORNTON DIDN'T REALIZE HIS FOOT WAS POINTING THE WRONG DIRECTION AFTER GAME-CHANGING CATCH "Honestly, I just found out today. I didn’t even know – I just found out five minutes ago it was, like, a thing," Walker told OutKick during a recent interview, where he also highlighted his partnership with Orgain. "But, you know, I’ve seen Tyreek Hill play. I don’t know him personally, but I’ve seen him play and he’s a baller. "I think Coach Reid can make a playmaker of anybody he brings here." Hill is 32 years old and coming off a very serious knee injury while playing for the Miami Dolphins – the team he was traded to by the Chiefs before the 2022 season. The eight-time Pro Bowler has been posting workout videos, and posting on social media frequently to continue stirring the pot about where he might end up next. Despite his age and injury history, a healthy Hill on the gridiron produces explosive plays left and right. The Chiefs make tons of sense considering head coach Andy Reid’s and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s history using Hill alongside quarterback Patrick Mahomes to carve up defenses on their way to creating one of the best offenses in the modern era. Of course, that was back in Hill’s prime, though he still possesses that speed and ability to take the top off a defense. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Walker is doing a tremendous job with that now in Kansas City, as the newcomer in red and gold has quickly become a fan favorite. Of course, he’s the reigning Super Bowl MVP with the Seattle Seahawks, and the Chiefs knew they had to go get him to lead the way in the backfield alongside other playmakers like Mahomes and Kelce. Hill is currently dealing with a very public divorce trial, which may impede his timeline back to the NFL. But, if he does return, and it is with the Chiefs, Walker knows how much more lethal his squad can be in the long run. "Either way, it would be great to have him because I know what type of player he is," Walker said. IMPORTANT RECOVERY WITH ORGAIN The Chiefs have the early bye week this season, with Walker and his teammates recovering in Week 5 before resuming the rest of their schedule. Bye week or not, though, Walker is always focused on recovering the right way and making sure he hits all his protein goals throughout the season to continue producing like he has. Like many athletes, Walker is "real picky" on what he puts into his body. "I tried a lot of different proteins growing up and everything, but my nutritionist a couple of years back really put me on Orgain. It’s a plant-based protein, and since then, I’ve loved it," he said. Walker’s favorite is the vanilla bean protein powder, giving him 21 grams of vegan protein as well as four grams of prebiotics and fiber with each serving. And his secret ingredient? Try swapping out apple juice for water. He’s always mixing it up whether he’s in season or grinding in the offseason, but Walker has found what works and the results are clearly showing on gameday. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8171575342cf4db8dbe0d Maduro, Wife Face New Torture Charges. Here's What It Means for Their Case te 2026-10-08T22:20:05.082Z Maduro, Wife Face New Torture Charges. Here's What It Means for Their Case Experts say new torture charges against Maduro and his wife could strengthen the case and raise global stakes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac814c675342cf4db8dbdd4 Sandra Watson, Arizona Commerce Authority CEO, named Arizona Woman of the Year te 2026-10-08T22:10:14.624Z Sandra Watson, Arizona Commerce Authority CEO, named Arizona Woman of the Year Key points: Arizona Women Achievers honored 31 people from across the state, representing eight categories Sandra Watson earned Woman of the Year for her work bringing jobs and investment to Arizona The honorees vowed to continue making a positive impact on Arizona through their work and service Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, was named Woman of the Year on Thursday at the Arizona Capitol Times’ 2026 Arizona Women Achievers award ceremony at the Arizona Biltmore. As president and CEO of the state’s top economic development organization, Watson has overseen the growth of the burgeoning semiconductor industry and helped attract more than 2,100 companies to the state. Her work has created hundreds of thousands of jobs and hundreds of billions of dollars in investment.  “Women across Arizona are building and leading companies, advancing science and technology, guiding public institutions, and strengthening our communities every single day,” Watson said in her acceptance speech. She pointed to Arizona’s legacy of female leadership and thanked her colleagues at the ACA. “As we celebrate, let’s also look ahead,” Watson said. “Let’s continue supporting one another, opening doors and creating opportunities for women who will lead after us.” Thursday’s ceremony was the seventh Arizona Women Achievers event. Hosted by the Arizona Capitol Times and its parent company, State Affairs, the annual celebration recognizes the state’s female leaders across government, business and the nonprofit sector. Attendees raise their glasses at the 2026 Arizona Women Achievers award ceremony on Oct. 8, 2026. (Credit: Gage Skidmore) Beside Watson, the event honored 30 women across eight categories: corporate leadership, education, government and public service, policy, legal, healthcare, nonprofits, and unsung heroes. Alison Bethel, chief content officer for State Affairs and editor-in-chief of the Arizona Capitol Times, said each honored woman comes from a different background. “But there is a thread connecting all of them,” she said. “They saw something that could be better and did something about it.” Honorees in corporate leadership included Sara Gullickson, founder and CEO of The Cannabis Business Advisors, a consulting firm focused on cannabis licensing and compliance; Emily Nachlas, chief risk officer for Western Alliance Bancorporation, a bank holding company headquartered in Phoenix; Jamie Blakeman, founder and CEO of Lōkahi, a transportation engineering firm; and Jennifer Kaplan, the founder of Evolve Public Relations and Marketing, a premier PR agency in the Valley. Kaplan said being around the other honorees was inspiring. “There’s more to achieve,” Kaplan said. “There’s more to conquer.” The education award recipients were Cindy Segotta-Jones, superintendent of Glendale Elementary School District; Elizabeth Gonzalez, a teacher and leader of Maryvale High School’s Gifted and Talented Academy; Valerie Cimarossa, chancellor of the University of Advancing Technology; and Christina Ngo, assistant vice president of social embeddedness at Arizona State University. Government and public service winners included El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo, Flagstaff City Manager Joanne Keene, Glendale Assistant City Manager Vicki Rios, Phoenix Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and Pima County Board of Supervisors Chair Jennifer Allen. Hermosillo said the ceremony reaffirmed the value of her work at El Mirage. She added the other honorees inspire what more can be done in her city. “Even just to see the caliber of women that have been recognized today, that in itself is just amazing,” Hermosillo said. The honorees for policy were Cora Tso, an attorney and senior research fellow at ASU’s Kyl Center for Water Policy; Charlinda Haudley, stakeholder outreach coordinator for the Central Arizona Project; and Pamela Bridge, director of litigation and advocacy for Community Legal Services, a nonprofit law firm that helps expand access to legal services in underserved communities. Tso emphasized the diversity of those honored. She said she hopes attendees were reminded that “their individual journey is really valuable.” Emily Ward, a director at Fennemore, a fast-growing business law firm, and Linley Wilson, a partner at Holtzman Vogel, a law firm specializing in political and regulatory issues, received awards in the legal category. Healthcare honorees included Jennifer Carusetta, vice president of public affairs and advocacy at Phoenix Children’s; Mimi Coomler, CEO of Tucson Medical Center, a 600-plus-bed nonprofit hospital; Heather Carter, Medicaid segment general manager for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona; Tamika Sullivan, director of behavioral health at Chiricahua Community Health Centers, a not-for-profit primary care organization in Cochise County; and Katie Brite Hillis, interim vice dean of medical education for the University of Arizona College of Medicine’s new Yuma Regional Branch. Arizona Women Achievers honorees pose for a group photo on Oct. 8, 2026. (Credit: Gage Skidmore) Award recipients for nonprofits were Vanecia Kerr, president and CEO of United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona; Barbara Ryan Thompson, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Helios Education Foundation; Sophie Allen-Etchart, founder and CEO of Read Better Be Better; Alejandra Gomez, executive director of Living United for Change in Arizona; and Dana Marie Kennedy, state director of AARP Arizona. The event’s unsung heroes were Jeanmarie Simpson, the founding artistic director of Arizona Theatre Matters, which seeks to improve accessibility in theatre, and Tiffany Jones-Bolling, an Air Force veteran and volunteer at the Pat Tillman Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 40 in Avondale. Simpson said she was surprised by the honor and initially didn’t believe that she had actually been nominated. “It’s humbling, and it’s an honor to be recognized with all these women,” she said. “I’m flabbergasted by the levels of achievement and the accomplishments of these 31 women.” The post Sandra Watson, Arizona Commerce Authority CEO, named Arizona Woman of the Year first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac814c475342cf4db8dbdb0 Federal agents involved in NYC shooting that leaves one person wounded, NYPD says te 2026-10-08T22:10:12.729Z Federal agents involved in NYC shooting that leaves one person wounded, NYPD says A person was shot during an incident involving federal law enforcement agents in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, according to the New York Police Department. The shooting occurred around 4 p.m. in the Marble Hill neighborhood of the Bronx, the NYPD said in a post on X. The person who was shot was taken to a nearby hospital and was conscious and receiving medical attention. The NYPD said its officers were not involved in the incident and were not at the scene when the shooting occurred. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac814c375342cf4db8dbda7 Dem who ripped rival’s donor-fueled 'good life' dropped campaign cash on Disney, spouse travel te 2026-10-08T22:10:11.716Z Dem who ripped rival’s donor-fueled 'good life' dropped campaign cash on Disney, spouse travel A House Democrat accused a Republican rival of "living the good life" on donor money after her campaign reported Disney World spending, and she was allegedly seen returning from the theme park around the same time.  But Democratic Texas Rep. Vicente Gonzalez's own records show nearly $20,000 in campaign spending around the same time as international and domestic trips with his wife, including his own visit to Disney World, a five-star hotel stay on the beach in the UAE and a Michelin-starred restaurant bill in Zurich. Gonzalez made the jab at Republican Mayra Flores in October 2025, months after posting photos documenting his own two-day Disney World trip with his wife and several other associates on social media in April. The social media posts coincided with payments Gonzalez's campaign made to the Florida theme park and resort around the same time, totaling more than $1,100.  Meanwhile, the Disney payments and photos were just one piece of a broader travel and hospitality spending trail from Gonzalez’s campaign reviewed by Fox News Digital. His campaign reported thousands of dollars in expenses at upscale restaurants and hotels from Washington and Texas, to California and Europe, alongside campaign spending on multiple overseas trips during which Gonzalez's wife accompanied, or appeared to accompany, the congressman, according to posts Gonzalez shared on social media. During one 2024 trip to the UAE that utilized campaign funds, and coincided with social media posts in the same location posted on Gonzalez's Facebook, more than $13,000 in airfare and hotel expenses were spent. Gonzalez described apparent photos of the trip on social media as an "after campaign break" and his posts showed the congressman with his wife doing various sightseeing activities and one photo from a bed inside a top-floor luxury hotel room next to the beach. PROMINENT DEM’S FATAL ERROR PROMPTS REPUBLICAN TO PREDICT ‘RED TIDAL WAVE’ IN BLUE STRONGHOLD The fifth-term Democrat representative is fighting to hold his South Texas seat against Republican Eric Flores in November, after the GOP candidate defeated Mayra Flores and a crowded Republican field earlier this year. The race has drawn national attention as both parties battle for the district and Gonzalez enters the final stretch with a significant campaign cash advantage. Gonzalez took aim at rival Mayra Flores in 2025, suggesting she was potentially using campaign funds to travel to Disney World with her kids. In an October 2025 social media post, Gonzalez shared a photo of her at Dallas Love Field Airport with two young family members, a Disney World bag and stuffed animals. Gonzalez captioned the photo "living the good life on donor's resources again" and cited a report that found payments to Disney World from her campaign around the same alleged time as the photos. But federal campaign finance records show Gonzalez's own campaign reported a combined $1,122.76 went to Walt Disney Resorts on March 24, 2025, and May 27, 2025— around the same time he posted photos on social media from a two-day trip to Walt Disney World with his own family on April 26, 2025. "DC to Disney! What a fantastic 2 days," Gonzalez posted on Facebook alongside a photo of himself, his wife and several others. SWALWELL PAL ACCUSED OF USING CAMPAIGN CASH TO BANKROLL ‘LUXURY LIFESTYLE’ — INCLUDING SUPER BOWL TICKETS Federal campaign-finance rules do not prohibit campaigns from paying travel expenses simply because a candidate's spouse or children accompany them. The FEC allows campaign funds to cover travel for candidates, their spouses and minor children when the trip is directly related to campaign activity or the candidate's official responsibilities as a federal officeholder. Campaign funds cannot, however, be used to pay for personal vacations or other family expenses that would have existed regardless of the candidate's campaign or official duties. When a trip mixes campaign or official business with personal activities, the campaign must be reimbursed for the costs attributable to the personal portion. "Every dollar this campaign spends is legal and publicly disclosed, and these reports come straight from our own FEC filings," Gonzalez's campaign manager Alex Philley told Fox News Digital in a statement when asked about the campaign spending. "The spending South Texans are worried about is their own, on higher costs driven by Trump's agenda that Eric Flores would proudly rubber-stamp." Gonzalez's FEC filings identify two $561.38 Disney payments, one from March 2025 and another from May 2025, only as "travel expenses," leaving unclear from the public disclosures what campaign or official activity the expenditures were connected to. When asked specifically about this trip, Philley said it was tied to "a very important Financial Services trip" with Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., the Republican Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, of which Gonzalez is a member. Meanwhile, Philley also argued the campaign's spending on international trips where Gonzalez's wife was present, had been tied to official business as well, including a visit with the Pope, although they did not address each trip separately when asked about them. SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN LIMIT ON PARTY CAMPAIGN SPENDING IN COORDINATION WITH CANDIDATES For example, Gonzalez traveled with his wife to Morocco in mid-2019 under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act, or MECEA, which allows members of Congress to accept travel from foreign governments for approved cultural exchanges.  Campaigns are allowed to pay for their spouses to join them, but only if the spouse is performing bona fide official responsibilities. Diplomatic and ceremonial protocol for certain events, or campaign office functions like managing travel logistics, are often cited as reasons for why spouses need to attend. Gonzalez's campaign reported paying $4,767.53 for his "spouse travel expense" in connection with the 2019 MECEA trip to Morocco, according to FEC records. In December 2024, the campaign reported $12,810 to Emirates Airlines and $359.27 at a luxury five-star Abu Dhabi hotel called Emirates Towers in "officially connected" CODEL expenses. While the campaign funds for the trip did not explicitly name Gonzalez’s wife, photos from Gonzalez's social media page showed several images of him and his wife in Abu Dhabi around the same time as his campaign's payments, including a photo from the top floor of what appeared to be a luxury, beachfront hotel. The pair can also be seen in photos exploring the city and sightseeing around the time of the payments. SQUAD DEM IN THE HOT SEAT AFTER SPENDING SPREE AT LUXURY HOTELS: 'CHAMPAGNE SOCIALIST' "Finally, an after campaign break!" Gonzalez captioned the photos, one of which showed him holding an exotic bird. Other photos posted around that time by Gonzalez's campaign page, showed him visiting U.S. troops in the Middle East and meeting with other officials. Other photos showed Gonzalez and his wife at the "4th largest and most modern Mosque in the world" in Abu Dhabi. The international travel continued in August 2025, when Gonzalez posted a photo with his wife in Zurich, Switzerland. Campaign records subsequently showed a $566.67 expense to Swiss Air and another $395 "Travel Expense" at La Rôtisserie in Zurich, a one-Michelin-star restaurant. The records did not explicitly indicate the expenses were used to pay for Gonzalez’s wife. Meanwhile, weeks prior, Gonzalez appeared to engage in international luxury travel paid for by his campaign. FEC records for Gonzalez's campaign reveal a $442.41 "Travel Expense" at the five-star luxury Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel in Rome the same week he posted a photo of himself on social media meeting with the Pope in 2025. "This was not a vacation," Philley said in a statement to Fox News Digital about the trip. "You may want to ask the Committee why they booked this hotel. This was not the Congressman’s choice; he only had to pay for it." Between 2024 and 2026, Gonzalez's campaign also reported thousands of dollars in expenditures at upscale restaurants, hotels and resorts around the country, including around $4,000 at The Capital Grille in Washington, D.C., along with spending at Eddie V's Prime Seafood in Houston and several other high-end D.C. restaurants. Recently, Gonzalez's campaign reported $1,019 at California's Ojai Valley Inn, a Forbes Travel Guide-recognized luxury resort sprawling across 220 acres with a spa, four pools and a championship-caliber golf course, and more than $1,400 at Pennsylvania's Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa, an AAA Four Diamond property featuring a 30,000-square-foot spa, golf course and indoor and outdoor pools. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac814c275342cf4db8dbd9e Glen Powell wants no part of political fights that divide people te 2026-10-08T22:10:10.522Z Glen Powell wants no part of political fights that divide people Glen Powell wants nothing to do with Hollywood's political firestorms. The "Top Gun: Maverick" star opened up about his decision to stay out of politics and why he believes the growing divide has made it nearly impossible to have a healthy conversation. "Over time, I realized that politics divide people," Powell told Esquire. "People trying to prove their point – for me, it’s the worst version of a conversation. I genuinely do not like the discourse. It’s not as healthy as it once was." DWAYNE 'THE ROCK' JOHNSON REJECTS HOLLYWOOD’S POLITICAL OBSESSION, BLASTS CELEBRITY ATTACK CULTURE For Powell, engaging in politics is "not presently possible." "I applaud people for jumping into those things and fighting for what they believe in," he added. "If I were a political person, I would be talking about it. For me, my calling is elsewhere." Powell's reluctance to wade into politics dates back to his upbringing. Despite his mother's work in the Reagan administration at the U.S. Treasury Department, the actor said politics and current events weren't regular topics of conversation around the family dinner table. He echoed the sentiment in a previous interview with The Guardian. "I’m not a political person," he said in October 2025. "I like things that bring people together." DOLLY PARTON REFUSED TO PICK POLITICAL SIDES FOR DECADES: ‘I’M NOT IN POLITICS, I’M AN ENTERTAINER’ With politics increasingly dividing audiences, even Hollywood's biggest stars are finding it harder to appeal to everyone. Powell weighed in on whether entertainment can still bring Americans together and if action movies are one of the last remaining escapes from the political divide. "That’s a good point. There’s a universal language of action, which is also why those movies translate so well internationally," he added. "'Running Man' is about something universal – what you would be willing to do for the people you love? But also how people can feel powerless in the face of a world that feels more and more unequal, more unfair." "So, you’re not going to see me talk politics. But movies – that’s how I express myself," he added. "Movies are a conversation; politics always felt to me like two people trying to prove a point." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Powell has become one of Hollywood's most recognizable leading men, thanks to standout performances in "Top Gun: Maverick," "Anyone But You" and "Twisters." Yet his stardom didn't light overnight. He once had a casting director tell him he'd be lucky to "play a dead body" on CSI as he struggled for a decade to get his foot in the door. "There was a point where I realized that acting is not a meritocracy," he said during an appearance on "CBS Mornings." And just because you exist on a longer timeline doesn't mean it's going to work out. Right? There's a lot of other bigger forces at play." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "The fact that all of those sort of detours along the way about learning how to sort of develop and raise money and write – all these things are now kind of leading me to a place where all of those weapons are at my disposal," he added. The Hollywood heartthrob kept his hot streak alive in 2026, starring alongside Margaret Qualley in the dark comedy thriller "How to Make a Killing" before lending his voice to Fox McCloud in "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie." The Texas-born star is gearing up for two major 2027 projects, including Judd Apatow's comedy "The Comeback King" and J.J. Abrams' sci-fi adventure "The Great Beyond." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Outside of work, Powell began a whirlwind relationship with "Landman" star Michelle Randolph. "Life is fast for both of us," he told Esquire. "And we have the same values. She loves her family. I love my family. And we both care about work a lot. We both like to show up for our partners. And yet we also understand the balance of it all." While both stars juggle demanding careers, Powell made it clear that having someone who understands the pressures of Hollywood is only part of the equation. "There’s something so lovely about someone rooting for you," he told the outlet. "Someone who wants you to win in all the ways that are good for you as a human. Not just professionally but in all the ways that are good for your soul." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac814c175342cf4db8dbd95 Liberty make official inquiry into reset timeout dispute after overtime loss to Dream in WNBA semifinals te 2026-10-08T22:10:09.502Z Liberty make official inquiry into reset timeout dispute after overtime loss to Dream in WNBA semifinals The Atlanta Dream moved within one victory of a WNBA Finals berth after outlasting the New York Liberty 101-98 in overtime Wednesday night to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the semifinal series. However, Game 2’s dramatic finish was overshadowed by controversy after New York star Breanna Stewart said officials incorrectly told the Liberty they did not have a reset timeout available in the closing seconds, even though the team still had one remaining. "This is not blaming the refs, but when I ask both refs if we have a reset timeout at the end, and they tell us no, and then we leave the game with the reset timeout, it's pretty frustrating," Stewart told reporters after the game. DREAM MOVE WITHIN ONE WIN OF FIRST WNBA FINALS APPEARANCE SINCE 2013 AFTER OVERTIME VICTORY Under league rules, each team is given two team timeouts and one reset timeout during overtime, allowing it to advance the ball without huddling on the sideline. Stewart continued later: "I asked Kevin [Fahy]. I said, 'Do we have a reset timeout?' And he said, 'I'm going to check at the table.' So then he looked to [crew chief] Fatou [Cissoko-Stephens], and she said, 'No.' So then he told me, 'No.'" A late New York turnover gave Atlanta an opportunity to put the game away. Angel Reese, the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, went to the foul line and sank both free throws to extend the Dream’s lead to three points. The Liberty inbounded from under their own basket and got the ball to Stewart, but her desperation shot was no good as the clock ticked to triple zeros. WNBA'S OFFICIATING OVERHAUL IS ALREADY DRAWING COMPLAINTS FROM PLAYERS AND COACHES ONE WEEK INTO SEASON "Of course, who knows what happened to end the game," Stewart said. "But we would have had hopefully a better shot on our goal." Officials were not made available to members of the media until roughly two hours after the game. ESPN asked crew chief Fatou Cissoko-Stephens in the pool report why Stewart said she had been told the Liberty's reset timeout wasn't available. "Stewart was standing behind referee Fahy when he confirmed with his partner between Reese's penalty free throws that New York did indeed have a reset timeout remaining," she said. The controversy has prompted the Liberty to formally inquire with the league about the situation, ESPN reported, citing sources. Asked whether he was unaware that the team had a reset timeout at their disposal, Liberty coach Chris DeMarco responded, "Yeah, same thing. They just said we didn't have it. Multiple staff members [were told]. It is what it is. We've got to demand more. But it is what it is." Dream coach Karl Smesko was also asked about the number of Liberty timeouts remaining. "I was, I thought they had a timeout left," Smesko said. "But they played it out the way they did. So I was expecting it to be advanced, but it wasn't, so we had to play it, and fortunately we were able to get the stop." Cissoko-Stephens added that the scorer’s table and stats staff keep up with the number of available timeouts, but emphasized that "teams are responsible for managing and tracking their timeout usage throughout the game." When the Liberty had possession in critical moments, they failed to capitalize on their opportunities. With less than 10 seconds remaining in overtime, Ionescu lost control of the ball while driving, sending it out of bounds. Ionescu took responsibility for the costly mistake. "I told them it was my fault," she said. "I took ownership for that. This loss is on me. I've got to take it on the chin, and I've got to be better." Atlanta’s depth was on full display as six players scored in double figures, led by Reese and Jordin Canada with 23 points apiece. The Dream's leading scorer Allisha Gray sat out of the game due to a finger injury. The Liberty would have to overcome unprecedented odds to become the first team in WNBA history to erase a 2-0 deficit and win a best-of-five playoff series. Game 3 is scheduled for Friday night as the series shifts to Brooklyn, New York. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac814c075342cf4db8dbd8c ABC News deletes ‘hit piece’ on Trump sons' Pentagon-linked investments without explanation te 2026-10-08T22:10:08.348Z ABC News deletes ‘hit piece’ on Trump sons' Pentagon-linked investments without explanation ABC News deleted a report criticizing the business dealings of President Donald Trump’s oldest sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, on Thursday after facing legal threats but has failed to provide any explanation or editor’s note for the vanished "hit piece." The now-deleted report, which can still be viewed via the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine, was published Wednesday with the headline, "Trump sons' investments have won billions in Pentagon contracts since his election," and said Anduril, the company investing in a new Baltimore shipyard, had ties to Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. "1789 Capital — a venture capital firm that lists Donald Trump Jr. as one of six partners along with three founders — claimed a major stake in Anduril in June 2025 from a $2.5 billion investment into the company," ABC News reported in the deleted story. TRUMP TURNS TO EMERGING TECH GIANT IN MULTI-BILLION BID TO RAMP UP US SUBMARINE PRODUCTION "Since that investment, Anduril has been awarded 135 other contracts with the U.S. government and to date has received around $1.8 billion from those agreements, according to active defense contracts posted to SAM.gov, the official system for government contracting. "The company is one of the largest manufacturers to receive an investment from Donald Trump Jr. and his brother Eric Trump, but they are not the only one." 1789 Capital spokesperson Alexa Henning, a former chief of staff to the Director of National Intelligence, took to social media, insisting the company does not have a "major stake" in Anduril and blasting the "biased hit piece." "Here's a small lesson, that I also explained to ABC, the ‘reporter’ who is a complete idiot conflated raising funds with investment by 1789. Those are two separate actions," Henning wrote. "Meaning the ‘investments’ mentioned were actually the total number raised for a funding round, that MANY companies contribute to," Henning continued. "Another thing that the reporter buried the lead on was that many of these companies have gotten government contracts during Biden AND Trump, which completely negates the assertion by ABC that Don Jr and Eric Trump are doing anything wrong." JARED KUSHNER SCOLDS CNN OVER 'DEEPLY MISLEADING’ REPORT, SAYS KEY INFO BURIED BEHIND PAYWALL Shortly after, ABC News deleted the story from its website. The link to the original report now states, "This page either does not exist or is currently unavailable." ABC News did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The network has not issued a correction or provided a public explanation for why the report was removed from its website. ABC News also deleted a viral X post intended to promote the story that was shared by several prominent Democrats. Henning spoke to Fox News Digital after ABC News deleted the story. She said that in addition to calling out the story publicly on X, she sent a detailed email to ABC News pointing out mistakes in the reporting and informing the Disney-owned network that lawyers would be in touch if action was not taken. She "really appreciates that they took it down," but wants a clear explanation of why it was published in the first place and believes ABC News should inform readers of its errors. ‘LIBELOUS’ NYT REPORT TYING TRUMP FAMILY TO GOVERNMENT-BACKED DEAL SPARKS LEGAL DEMAND Henning also told Fox News Digital that ABC News never asked 1789 Capital for comment prior to the story’s initial publication, despite being mentioned several times in the initial report. "The majority of people reporting on 1789 do not fundamentally understand how it works," she said.  Once the story had vanished, Trump Jr. responded to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who had shared the initial ABC News report on X. "ABC deleted this article in less than 24 hours because it’s false. Sounds about as long as your presidential campaign would last," Trump Jr. wrote. Fox News Digital’s Morgan Phillips contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac814bd75342cf4db8dbd6b One Hospitalized in Bronx Shooting Involving Federal Agents, NYPD Says te 2026-10-08T22:10:05.811Z One Hospitalized in Bronx Shooting Involving Federal Agents, NYPD Says One person is in the hospital following a shooting that involved federal law enforcement agents, police said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8126b75342cf4db8dbd13 Actress Dakota Johnson was convinced no one could possibly have the name 'OG Anunoby' te 2026-10-08T22:00:11.505Z Actress Dakota Johnson was convinced no one could possibly have the name 'OG Anunoby' Actress Dakota Johnson must not be much of a sports fan because she wasn't just unfamiliar with New York Knicks star OG Anunoby; she was convinced that there was no way he could be a real person. Johnson was taking part in an episode of "Hot Ones Versus" on the First We Feast YouTube channel along with her co-stars in the new movie "Verity," Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett. They were playing a game in which Hathaway held names of celebrities up against her head, while Johnson and Hartnett tried to give her clues to help her guess who it was. ANNE HATHAWAY TAKES CHARGE AT THE 'VERITY' RED CARPET IN VIRAL MOMENT One of these celebrities was Anunoby, and Hathaway, a giant Knicks fan, should have had no issues naming him. It just didn't help that her co-stars had absolutely no clue who he was. "That's not real! You f–-ing a------s," Johnson said. "You guys did this on purpose." Yes, the old sneak a big NBA player into a game where you eat wings. Oldest trick in the book. CHARLES BARKLEY GETS INTO HYSTERICAL BACK-AND-FORTH WITH KNICKS STAR OG ANUNOBY ABOUT HIS 'REAL NAME' Hartnett managed to dish out a solid enough clue that Hathaway could piece it all together. "If you're saying that something goes way back and they're like original gangsters, so..." he said. "OG Anunoby?" Hathaway correctly guessed. Look, not everyone is a sports fan... but I'd argue that who OG Anunoby is should be common knowledge at this point. In fact, I think the rule is that if an athlete has a cameo on an episode of "SNL," the general population should know who they are. Even if their name kind of looks like a Wi-Fi password upon first glance. Again, sports aren't everyone's bag, but I'm still blown away by how many people go, "I don't watch sports," as an excuse for not knowing basic facts like this. I'm not a fan of pop music, but I know who Sabrina Carpenter is. So, even if you can't rattle off his stats, you should probably be able to tell whether a big-name player like OG Anunoby is a real person. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8126875342cf4db8dbcf3 Ken Paxton Trolls Talarico with 'Missing' Posters After 12-Day Flu Absence te 2026-10-08T22:00:08.677Z Ken Paxton Trolls Talarico with 'Missing' Posters After 12-Day Flu Absence Democrat James Talarico has been absent from public events for nearly two weeks, drawing attacks from Ken Paxton's campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8126675342cf4db8dbcea Vivek Ramaswamy Gets Boost After Five Ohio Polling Blows in a Row te 2026-10-08T22:00:06.855Z Vivek Ramaswamy Gets Boost After Five Ohio Polling Blows in a Row Polling points to a close race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton in Ohio. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8101275342cf4db8dbcab Detainees say fire alarms blare day and night at Arizona ICE facility, creating ‘cruel’ conditions te 2026-10-08T21:50:10.056Z Detainees say fire alarms blare day and night at Arizona ICE facility, creating ‘cruel’ conditions Florence Correctional Center in Florence, Ariz. Photo via Facebook A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Florence has had fire alarms going off throughout the day for at least two months, according to detainees who spoke with the Arizona Mirror.  One detainee said that the alarm has been going off every few hours for the week he has been held in the facility. It also goes off multiple times a night, as well, keeping detainees awake as the alarm sounds are also accompanied by flashing lights. The alarm lasts for anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes, detainees said. Detainees compared it to “torture” because the alarm makes it impossible to sleep.  “You can’t really sleep, you wake up in the middle of the night and it’s hard to go back to sleep again,” one detainee told the Mirror.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE The Mirror granted the detainees anonymity because they feared retaliation from prison and ICE officials. The Mirror was contacted by a family member of one of the detainees who got the Mirror in contact with the detained relative, who subsequently helped arrange contact with other detainees. Two detainees spoke to the Mirror for this story.  ICE and CoreCivic, the private prison company that operates the facility, both denied that the alarm had been going off multiple times a day, much less for weeks on end. But during a phone interview with a detainee on Oct. 7, the Mirror heard as the alarms began blaring.  “You hear that alarm?” the detainee asked the Mirror. “Thats a fire alarm that goes off, I’m telling you, every day.”  Both CoreCivic and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent written statements to the Mirror.  “Any claims Central Arizona Florence Correctional Complex (CAFCC) is experiencing problems or continuous activations involving the fire alarm system are false,” an unnamed DHS spokesperson said. “ICE routinely checks critical infrastructure at CAFCC and has protocols and contingency plans in place should any issues arise.” CoreCivic made a similar statement, telling the Mirror that it had gotten “bad information” and adding that leaders at the facility had confirmed that no alarms had been triggered.  After the Mirror shared audio of the alarm going off with CoreCivic in response, the company said that the fire alarms are “operating under normal conditions,” though the spokesman added that the detention facility is “in the process of upgrading the fire suppression system with new sprinkler heads, facility-wide, in addition to our scheduled fire alarm testing. This project is scheduled to be completed mid-November.”  Once the Mirror began asking CoreCivic and ICE about the alarm, the frequency decreased, according to detainees. But they said the alarms are still going off throughout the day and night. The Florence Fire Department said it is unaware of any repeated alarm activations at the ICE facility, but said it has been working with CoreCivic to address “recurring nuisance alarms and the triggering of intentional false alarms at the facility.”  “The facility has experienced alarms triggered by nonhazardous conditions, such as cooking smoke, as well as deliberate false activations,” an agency spokesperson said in a written statement. As a result of those recurring nuisance alarms, the Florence Fire Department has established a mitigation plan that requires a verification step before an alarm triggers a dispatch to the facility.  “With this protocol in place, the Department has had no fire-related responses to the facility over the past few months,” the spokesperson said..  A Tucson Democratic congresswoman blasted ICE for the conditions in the facility and pledged to bring immigration officials to account. “This is yet another example of the cruel and inhumane conditions people in ICE detention are being forced to endure, including the disruption of something as basic as a good night’s sleep,” U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva, who has conducted multiple oversight visits of the facility, told the Mirror. “No one should be subjected to these kinds of conditions, and ICE must be held accountable.“ Grijalva said she has not witnessed the alarm during her oversight visits. The alarms aren’t the only issue detainees said is cruel about the facility.  One detainee the Mirror spoke with, who has previously been incarcerated in an Arizona prison, said that food at the Florence ICE detention facility is the worst he has experienced.  “Number one, the portion is not a lot. Number two, all the food is (awful). For example, you get gravy that is all powdery and not all mixed in,” he said, adding that most of the time, food is provided undercooked. “This is not humane.”  The detainee said they’ve witnessed other people in custody losing weight because of the small portions and inedible meals.  The complaint echoes similar complaints made by detainees in other facilities operated by CoreCivic. Another issue raised by detainees who spoke with the Mirror was about the price of things in the facility.  “Everything here costs money — a lot,” the detainee said.  At other facilities in the country, boycotts have occurred over high prices for items, including tampons costing $21 or coffee costing $18. Multiple detainees the Mirror spoke with said similar prices are in place at the Florence facility, and that CoreCivic’s program that gives detainees pay for work cleaning or helping manage the facility borders on slavery.  It has been widely reported that CoreCivic pays detainees $1 a day for work in its facilities.  “Like literally a bill, a one dollar bill in cash,” one detainee said of the wages for an eight-hour work day. Earlier this year, ICE released more relaxed detention standards that allows CoreCivic to continue to pay only $1 a day to detainees and allows contractors to lean more heavily on artificial intelligence.   The facility in Florence has previously come under national scrutiny for its conditions. Earlier this year, there was a measles outbreak and members of Congress who have conducted oversight visits have compared its conditions to “concentration camps.”  The facility has also seen deaths recently, as a Haitian man died after a tooth infection went untreated, resulting in a severe throat and chest infection earlier this year.  Both of the detainees the Mirror spoke with said that their complaints have fallen on deaf ears and each has filed multiple grievances about the issues. They have gotten no response. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8101075342cf4db8dbc8b Huge bull moose stuck in Montana skate park had to be tranquilized in order to be rescued te 2026-10-08T21:50:08.626Z Huge bull moose stuck in Montana skate park had to be tranquilized in order to be rescued Folks in Red Lodge, Montana gathered around the skate park on Wednesday morning after they noticed wildlife crews and first responders. The emergency lights nearby had them thinking someone had hurt themselves. Then they noticed the huge bull moose standing in the skate park's concrete bowl and realized what all the small town excitement was about. The moose had become stuck and needed some assistance. Christian and Laura Stone had stopped by to see what was causing the commotion after noticing the emergency light while taking their kids to school. While seeing wildlife in town is common, they didn't expect to see a trapped moose. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS "I was wondering what was going on. Oftentimes it’s somebody getting hurt over here but not typically a moose," Laura Stone told local outlet KTVQ. The authorities attempted and failed to help the moose gain traction and walk out of the concrete bowl on its own. They ended up having to pull out the tranquilizer. MOOSE WANDER ONTO NORTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENT COURSE, CAUSING AN UNFORGETTABLE DELAY "We’ve seen a lot of animals in town, never a moose in the bottom of a skate park," Steve Langlas said. He and his wife Missy watched the action as the moose waited patiently for assistance. At the scene, along with the residents who were there watching were the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks as well as the Carbon County Sheriff's Office, the Red Lodge Fire Rescue, and the Red Lodge Police. It was a big day in Red Lodge. The skate park was closed, as well as surrounding streets. The moose, believed to be one that hangs out in town, was safely relocated outside of town after being tranquilized. "The moose is around. It’s kind of known as our local moose," local resident Sam Merrick said. "We’re all looking for a safe resolve to the whole situation because he is the town moose. We’d like to see him wandering around or going back into the hills at some point again." If only the moose had brought a skateboard with him to the skate park. All this excitement could have been avoided. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8100f75342cf4db8dbc82 Obama Foundation workers move to unionize over benefits, working conditions months after center opens te 2026-10-08T21:50:07.473Z Obama Foundation workers move to unionize over benefits, working conditions months after center opens Employees at former President Barack Obama's foundation are moving to unionize, accusing leadership of rolling back benefits, failing to address workplace concerns and driving away experienced staff, according to a letter reviewed by Fox News Digital. The workers are invoking Obama's own public support for organized labor as they seek to form Obama Workers United, urging foundation leadership to respect their right to organize. In the letter, signed by dozens of employees, workers said increasing workloads, reduced benefits and a lack of support from leadership have contributed to high staff turnover at the foundation, which operates the recently opened Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. OBAMA CENTER ISN'T A TRADITIONAL PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY. CRITICS SAY IT'S AN ACTIVISM CENTER "Amidst increasing workloads we have seen our benefits rolled back and support from leadership to be minimal. When we voice concerns we are met with vague responses, leading to uncertainty about our future with the foundation," the workers wrote. The employees said departing colleagues have taken valuable institutional knowledge with them, leaving remaining staff struggling to keep up with their responsibilities. The workers' complaints come months after Fox News Digital reported that Obama Foundation CEO Valerie Jarrett, a longtime Obama confidante, earned $740,000 in 2024, while the organization's total salaries and benefits climbed from $18.5 million in 2018 to $43.7 million in 2024. The foundation defended its executive compensation at the time, saying salaries reflected competitive market rates for comparable nonprofit organizations. OBAMA CENTER OPENS AFTER YEARS-LONG SAGA AS LOCALS WARN ‘MONSTROSITY’ COULD PRICE THEM OUT The organizing committee, working with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31, also urged foundation leadership not to interfere with the unionization effort. "We urge senior leadership to honor our legal right to form a union and not waste resources on anti-union messaging, anti-union lawyers, or anti-union meetings," the letter states. The workers then pointed to Obama's own words from a 2016 letter encouraging Americans to join unions. "If I were looking for a good job that lets me build some security for my family, I’d join a union. If I saw a problem in my workplace, I’d organize my coworkers to do something about it," Obama wrote at the time, according to the employees' letter. VALERIE JARRETT EARNED $740K AS OBAMA INSIDERS FILLED TOP ROLES DURING $850M PRESIDENTIAL CENTER BUILD The proposed union would represent more than 250 employees across the foundation's Chicago campus, Washington, D.C., offices and remote positions nationwide, according to the Daily Mail. Fox News Digital reached out to the Obama Foundation for comment on the employees' concerns and whether it plans to voluntarily recognize the union. The Obama Foundation said it supports employees' right to organize in a statement previously provided to the Daily Mail. "We are deeply committed to the fundamental right of workers to organize and make their voices heard," a foundation spokesperson said. "As members of our staff explore union representation, we approach this process with immense gratitude for their contributions, deep respect for unions, and a sincere commitment to working collaboratively with our partners in labor." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac80dc175342cf4db8dbb4a Almost perfect: Former ASU kicker Thomas Weber to be inducted into Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame te 2026-10-08T21:40:17.666Z Almost perfect: Former ASU kicker Thomas Weber to be inducted into Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame TEMPE – Jonathan Johnson was Thomas Weber’s primary holder during his freshman season at Arizona State. Johnson remembers an inside joke the team had about its kicker.  “Thomas is about as straight edge as you can get,” Johnson said. 
”Like, the guy doesn’t really drink, he doesn’t smoke, he does none of that stuff. “But he has this thing called asthma of the eye. He always has red eyes.” To ASU special teams coordinator Tom Osborne, Weber’s red eyes were always a concern. “Coach Osborne always accused Thomas of being high, but the guy’s never even seen the stuff,” Johnson said. The straight line that Weber walked also defined his kicking.  Weber began his collegiate career on a tear, connecting on his first 17 field goal attempts to set an ASU record. He finished that season 24 of 25. His 118 points equaled the Sun Devils’ single-season record.  Midway through the season, Weber also took over punting duties as ASU raced to a share of the 2007 Pac-10 title. He capped off the year by becoming the first freshman to win the Lou Groza award given to the best placekicker in the country. “I grew up playing soccer and then had no intention of actually playing football,” Weber said. “Then I was asked to play on the high school team, and started realizing that I was pretty good at it, and so I started to devote more time to it.”  Weber’s devotion will be rewarded Friday night when he is inducted into the Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame. Weber will join baseball player Andrew Beinbrink, track and field’s Victoria Jackson, swimmer Beata Kaszuba-Baker and the late Hannah Henry, a Sun Devil triathlete who was killed by a hit-and-run driver. The ceremony will take place at The Westin Tempe. Tickets are $50 per person and all proceeds go to the Sun Angel Foundation. “It’s a little crazy, it’s just surreal,” said Weber, who played for ASU from 2007 to 2010. “For the longest time it didn’t really sink in.”  Arizona State kicker Thomas Weber won the Lou Groza Award as the nation’s best kicker after connecting on 24 of 25 field goal attempts and 46 of 48 PATs as a freshman in 2007. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) In Weber’s time at ASU, his kindness led to many friendships, one of which is with former special teams teammate Ryan Skorupka. Their bond, formed through tragedy, still resonates with Skorupka. “I had gotten news that back in New Jersey, my sister had passed away, and so I had to leave pretty suddenly, ” Skorupka said. “I was still in the midst of getting to know everybody and when I got back, Tom was the first one that was there for me.” Brian Johnson, ASU’s groundskeeper at the time, recalls the first interaction he had with Weber.  “He would see me out on the field working and painting and just came over and introduced himself, and just very kindly and humbly told me how much he appreciated the work that I had done,” Johnson said. “It meant a great deal to me.” Recently, Brian Johnson contacted Weber to congratulate him on getting inducted, even though he was unsure if Weber would remember him. Johnson immediately received a text back. Weber knew exactly who he was.  “I look at him as a special person first,” Johnson said, “and a great football player second.” Long snapper Cameron Kastl’s favorite memory of Weber is when he asked Kastl to be the godfather of his first-born son. His favorite football memory with Weber took place in 2010 against rival Arizona in Tucson. “We spent the night before in the hotel with the two of us watching “Miracle on Ice”,” Kastl said.  The next day they had miracles of their own. ASU defensive end James Brooks blocked two PATs and the Sun Devils beat the Wildcats in double overtime, 30-29. Weber scored 16 points in that game, going 5-for-5 on field goal attempts, including a 52-yard field goal he made in the first quarter. When the players chose the MVP to plant the pitchfork in the field, they picked Weber.  “I would say one of my favorite moments in particular would be my final U of A game,” Weber said. “That was pretty cool, just beyond, to celebrate with the team and with the fans. It was just a great way to go out in terms of being in a last game. “To me, growing up or when you were at a school, you had the pride. You wanted to be there and you wanted to do everything you could to help the program succeed and flourish. I think that area, Tempe, and that whole area is just such a wonderful spot.” Weber will also be acknowledged at the Hall of Fame game on Saturday when the Sun Devils face Hawaii at Mountain America Stadium. It will be a full circle moment for Weber, who finished his football career at ASU with 68 field goals, then the second-most in program history, as well as being a four-time Academic All-Pac 10 selection. “Just excited to be there and be around everyone, and very thankful for ASU, the football program, and happy for the opportunity,” Weber said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac80dc075342cf4db8dbb41 Tongues wag: Torey Lovullo stays put with Diamondbacks, but is it the right move? te 2026-10-08T21:40:16.592Z Tongues wag: Torey Lovullo stays put with Diamondbacks, but is it the right move? PHOENIX – Seven days and 23 MLB playoff games involving other teams have passed since the Arizona Diamondbacks and manager Torey Lovullo agreed to a two-year contract extension, ending speculations about his future with the club that lingered throughout the season.  The opinions, however, haven’t subsided. Did the Diamondbacks make the right move? Should Lovullo have preemptively decided to move on from the franchise even though his heart remains in the Valley, his full-time home for more than a decade? Lovullo has been at Arizona’s helm for 10 seasons, posting a 750-768 (.494) record and leading the Diamondbacks to postseason appearances in 2017 and 2023. The team advanced to the World Series in 2023, losing to the Texas Rangers in five games. The Diamondbacks finished the 2026 season with an 86-76 record, good for third in the National League West but two games out of a playoff spot. It was another near miss, as the team was not eliminated from the postseason until the very last day, marking the third-consecutive season the Diamondbacks missed the postseason.  There were rumors of Lovullo leaving for an open managerial position out of Arizona. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that the Seattle Mariners had Lovullo as their leading candidate to replace recently fired manager Dan Wilson.  Even Lovullo was uncertain. In February, he spoke with Arizona Republic’s Nick Piecoro about the pressure heading into the 2026 season.  “We haven’t made the playoffs in two years and there was talk of me being dismissed, and I wasn’t. I kind of feel like I deserve to be in the position I’m in – and I have a lot to prove this year,” Lovullo said. “If I worry about the things I can’t control, worry about the pressures that are externally on me, I’m wasting my time and I’m not going to be present for the players.” Players spent much of the final weeks in the regular season being asked about Lovullo’s future with the team. In the days before Lovullo signed the extension, Logan Heath of Cronkite News asked several players about their perspectives, and many credited Lovullo. “He’s been a great manager,” pitcher Corbin Burnes said. “He’s in here pulling for us every day and wants us to play hard and we want to play hard for him. I don’t know what’s going to happen but hopefully he’s back next season.”   “That means he’s doing something right,” pitcher Brandyn Garcia added. “If you’re anywhere for 10 years that’s always a good sign. I think he’s got plenty more to come here. I would really love to see him come back.”   One of the most common criticisms of Lovullo is his management of the pitching staff, especially the bullpen.  The Diamondbacks have experienced recurring issues with pitching, especially in recent years. They had a 4.68 ERA in 2024 and a 4.49 ERA in 2025. In 2026, it improved to 4.18, but it was still in MLB’s bottom half. Some analysts don’t believe that was Lovullo’s fault. Jim McLennan of AZ SnakePit touched on the pitching situation in September 2025. That year, the team’s relief staff posted a 4.82 ERA, which ranked 27th in the league in bullpen ERA. McLennan argued that Lovullo was doing the best he could. “My hypothesis is that, given the cards he was dealt, Torey has played them as well as you would expect,” McLennan said. “Again, make no mistake: the bullpen is, once again, a problem for the Diamondbacks. But I am more inclined to put that on (general manager) Mike Hazen – while this year, acknowledging the significant role injury has played in making things more difficult.” The bullpen did improve in 2026, with the Diamondbacks going 66-0 in games they led after eight innings late into September. It was aided by the rise of young relievers such as Juan Morillo and Brandyn Garcia, along with the return of fire thrower Justin Martinez. McLennan touched on that with a report roughly a year after his initial assessment was posted. “I’d call this testament to a great job done by Torey Lovullo, in conjunction with the information provided to him by the front office, to avoid overtaxing any one arm.” McLennan said. “There will be significant work for Hazen this winter, with three of those core four, (Kevin) Ginkel, (Jonathan) Loaisiga and (Taylor) Clarke, becoming free agents. But in Morillo, Garcia and Justin Martinez, the foundations are there for the longer term.” In an article from Sports Illustrated’s Jack Sommers, Hazen gave credit to Lovullo’s management of the bullpen, saying “I think he’s become more objective in his decision making. I thought this was the best bullpen management year he’s ever had. Every one of our bullpen guys stayed healthy and dominated. That’s a credit to the manager and how he’s pulling the strings and managing workloads and pushing guys up to and including in the last two weeks of the season.” Speaking of Hazen, payroll is a significant part of building a roster. According to Spotrac, the Diamondbacks ranked in MLB’s upper half in payroll the past three years. In 2026, Arizona spent $192,670,027 in payroll, which ranked 12th in MLB.  Arizona’s biggest contract belongs to Burnes, who signed a six-year, $210 million deal in December 2024. Burnes only made 11 starts in 2025 before undergoing Tommy John surgery in June of that year. He returned in September but only made three starts before he was sidelined again with right shoulder inflammation. That was on a list of many injuries and results that didn’t go the Diamondbacks’ way. It also doesn’t help that Arizona is in a division of high spenders. According to Spotrac, the Los Angeles Dodgers ranked second in payroll at $339,319,244, with the San Diego Padres ranking ninth at $226,252,714. Competing for a postseason spot is already hard, but it’s even more difficult in the stacked NL West. In an article from Arizona Sports’ Alex Weiner,Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall applauded Lovullo for his efforts this season, while noting an obstacle he faced. “I think this may have been one of, if not his best years that he’s managed with all the problems that he had, with all the adversity he overcame, with all the injuries, all the young players,” Hall said. “I don’t think we as an organization did our best job building a roster this year.”   There is a lot of uncertainty regarding the 2027 MLB season due to stalled negotiations over the collective bargaining agreement. A potential lockout is looming. What is certain is that Lovullo is going to remain in the Valley, where he will again have to prove his worth over the next two years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac80db875342cf4db8dbb06 Mamdani dined at NYC restaurant linked to anti-Israel menu after being booed at Oct. 7 vigil: report te 2026-10-08T21:40:08.006Z Mamdani dined at NYC restaurant linked to anti-Israel menu after being booed at Oct. 7 vigil: report New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani dined Wednesday at a Palestinian restaurant whose sister location faced intense criticism in 2023 over menu language that critics called anti-Semitic. Mamdani ate at Ayat Hinds Hall on the Upper West Side. The restaurant chain, which also operates a location in Brooklyn, drew sharp pushback for featuring a section on its menu titled "From the River to the Sea." The Anti-Defamation League defines the phrase as an implicit call for the eradication of Israel. MAMDANI SAYS IT WAS 'STRANGE' GETTING CALLED OUT BY NETANYAHU AFTER CALLING FOR HIS ARREST The menu’s front page reads: "Down with the occupation," in English, Arabic, and Hebrew, The Times of Israel reported. "Resilience," "Freedom," and "Save our children" are pictured in bold letters. The menu also includes a map that refers to the the West Bank, Gaza, Jerusalem and Israel as Palestine.  Following the 2023 controversy, critics accused the restaurant of being "opening genocidal" toward Jews. Owner Abdul Elenani pushed back against accusations of antisemitism, noting the phrase had been on the menu months prior to Hamas's Oct. 7 attack on Israel. SCHUMER, JEFFRIES DODGE MAMDANI CONTROVERSY AS FELLOW NEW YORK DEM UNLOADS Elenani stated that he supports a two-state solution and condemns violence on both sides, according to the New York Post. In 2024, he organized a free Shabbat dinner for hundreds of guests, the Times report states. Mamdani’s dinner came shortly after he faced backlash from pro-Palestinian demonstrators during a vigil marking the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks. Demonstrators booed the mayor — a frequent critic of Israel's military campaign in Gaza — and accused him of being a "traitor" who enables genocide. "Zohran, what do you say? How many kids did you kill today?" protesters shouted, according to media reports. "700,000 dead. Mamdani, your hands are red!" Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Mamdani stood by his previous statements characterizing Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide while calling for universal empathy. "I believe that there must be room to mourn every single life," Mamdani said. "There must be room to mourn the lives of the more than 1,100 that Hamas killed three years ago; there must be room to mourn the 74,000 Palestinians that the Israeli government has killed since." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac80db575342cf4db8dbae5 VA Update—Boost in Burial Benefits and Possible $1,800 Payment Bump in 2027 te 2026-10-08T21:40:05.141Z VA Update—Boost in Burial Benefits and Possible $1,800 Payment Bump in 2027 Disability compensation is also on track for what may be the largest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in three years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac80b6775342cf4db8db98d Parkinson's patients may protect memory and movement with one simple habit te 2026-10-08T21:30:15.207Z Parkinson's patients may protect memory and movement with one simple habit Weekly physical activity could help to slow down disease progression in Parkinson’s patients, a new study found. The research, led by the University of Cincinnati, included 294 patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease. Their average age was 66. The participants reported their weekly physical activity via questionnaires. ALAN ALDA REVEALS UNEXPECTED WEAPON IN HIS BATTLE AGAINST PARKINSON'S DISEASE Physical activity was assessed through structured interviews covering moderate and vigorous activities at work, at home and during recreation. Examples of moderate activity included brisk walking, light swimming, doubles tennis and household activities such as washing windows, vacuuming or mowing the lawn, the study release stated. Vigorous activity included pursuits like jogging, fast bicycling, team sports and singles tennis, along with shoveling and carrying heavy loads. Participants were divided into three groups based on their amount of weekly physical activity — up to four hours, four to eight hours and more than eight hours. PARKINSON'S IS BECOMING MORE COMMON; HERE ARE 5 THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW The researchers then monitored the participants’ cognitive health for up to five years and their motor function for up to seven years. Each additional hour of physical activity per week was linked to slightly slower declines in memory, thinking and movement abilities over time, even after accounting for factors such as age, sex, education, weight and disease severity. Patients who were physically active for four to eight hours per week experienced slower declines in memory and thinking abilities than those who exercised less than four hours. Exercise duration above eight hours per week did not appear to provide additional benefits for memory and thinking. The study was published Oct. 7 in Neurology, the official medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. PARKINSON’S PATIENT’S YEARSLONG TREMOR VANISHES WITHIN MINUTES OF NEW ULTRASOUND TREATMENT "Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes movement and cognitive problems that gradually worsen, leading to disability and a loss of independence," study author Dong-Woo Ryu, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Cincinnati and The Catholic University of Korea, said in the press release. "Previous research has shown associations between physical activity and movement symptoms. Our study found physical activity may have dual benefits, with associations with slower declines in movement and cognition." Ryu pointed out that the potential benefits of physical activity for Parkinson’s patients may depend on how long they stay active and whether they continue exercising over time. "While our study found small differences between activity levels, these differences may become more meaningful over time," he said. The researchers cautioned that most participants had relatively strong thinking and memory skills when the study began, so additional research is needed to confirm the findings. "Exercise has well-established benefits for physical fitness and mobility, along with potential benefits for brain health through mechanisms that are not yet fully understood," Dr. Vibhash Sharma, a neurologist at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas, who specializes in Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "These findings further emphasize the importance of regular physical activity in managing Parkinson’s disease." One of the strengths of the study is that patients were followed over several years, with assessments of both motor and cognitive function, noted Sharma, who was not involved in the research. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER The study did have some limitations, the researchers acknowledged. Because the study was observational, it could not establish whether exercise directly slows Parkinson's disease progression. Also, as participants reported their own physical activity, they may not have accurately remembered how much they exercised. The participants were all located at a single location and were primarily White, which could limit the generalizability of the results, the researchers noted. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "It is also possible that patients with inherently slower-progressing disease are more likely to remain physically active," Sharma added. Randomized studies are needed to confirm whether exercise directly slows cognitive or motor decline, according to the researchers. The study was supported by a grant from the Gardner Family Foundation and the Precision Medicine in Neurodegenerative Diseases Fund. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac80b6575342cf4db8db984 If you've ever wondered why Alex Ovechkin has crushed soda on the bench his whole career, here's your answer te 2026-10-08T21:30:13.780Z If you've ever wondered why Alex Ovechkin has crushed soda on the bench his whole career, here's your answer Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin's career is legendary in a few ways, but one of the stranger parts of it is his mid-game beverage choice. While most players who have ever laced them up in the National Hockey League have opted for water or sports drinks while on the bench, the Great 8 has famously opted for Coca-Cola. On Wednesday night, Ovechkin played in the final home-opener of his career, and after the Caps' 5-3 win over Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, he explained the origins of his high-sugar drinking habit. ALEX OVECHKIN ANNOUNCES THIS WILL BE HIS FINAL NHL SEASON AS ALL-TIME GREAT CAREER COMES TO A CLOSE The question came from TNT's Paul Bissonette, and Ovechkin said it was a long story, but it started with a trainer in his native Russia. "A long story, but one of my trainers who I work with back in Russia told me — he was a marathon runner — and he said, like, 'When you're tired, you're exhausted, you need some sugar in your body or some energy, (and) we always drink Coca-Cola.' "So, I started drinking (Coke), and I think it worked." Yeah, I'd say it probably did. WASHINGTON CAPITALS STAR ALEX OVECHKIN CRASHES A COUPLE'S WEDDING PHOTO SHOOT ON A HOTEL STAIRCASE Ovechkin is known for some unusual dietary habits for someone who has played at such a high level for as long as he has. I mean, there are countless photos of him getting on the team plane with a Subway sandwich and a bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos in his hand. It's so unusual to see this kind of old-school way of operating in an age when most athletes are walking science fair projects with highly structured diets and eating schedules. And what's wild is that the Coke drinking habit has another notable adherent. Phil Kessel, who holds the NHL's current record for 1,064 consecutive regular-season games played, was also known to favor Coke during games instead of good ol' H20. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac80b6475342cf4db8db97b Haverford professor charged over alleged ‘heinous’ antisemitic online attacks, barred from campus te 2026-10-08T21:30:12.473Z Haverford professor charged over alleged ‘heinous’ antisemitic online attacks, barred from campus A Haverford College professor was arrested Tuesday and charged with federal cyberstalking after allegedly sending dozens of antisemitic threats to a colleague in Pennsylvania, prompting the college to bar him from campus, more than two years after Jewish students accused the same professor of making threatening statements about supporters of Israel in a separate lawsuit against the school. Haverford College President Wendy Raymond addressed the arrest of religion professor Guangtian Ha in a statement provided to Fox News Digital by a college spokesperson. "I am heartbroken and furious at the possibility that an individual within our community would seek to inflict such pain on another," Raymond said. "This disturbing news is made even more harmful for many given its proximity to both the Jewish High Holidays and the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks." ISRAELI MEDICS TRAIN US SYNAGOGUES HOW TO RESPOND TO ATTACKS, AS HIGH HOLIDAYS APPROACH According to a federal indictment, Ha allegedly used at least four anonymous X accounts to send approximately 50 threatening messages to a Jewish colleague between October 2025 and May 2026. Prosecutors alleged that Ha posted the colleague's home address, referenced the colleague's children and made statements invoking the Holocaust. The colleague's spouse and three children temporarily left their home twice because of the threats, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. The arrest follows earlier allegations against Ha that were included in a 2024 antisemitism lawsuit against Haverford College. In a January 2025 amended complaint, Jewish students accused Ha of publishing hostile social media posts about supporters of Israel, including one in which he allegedly said he knew their identities. The complaint reproduced a statement attributed to Ha targeting people within his Haverford community who remained silent about, or supported, what he characterized as genocide. "I will never forgive them," Ha said, according to the complaint. "I know their names and I know their faces. Never forgive. No reconciliation." FBI NABS 7 FOR ALLEGED 'CAMPAIGN OF VIOLENCE' TO PRESSURE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, BUSINESSES OVER ISRAEL TIES The plaintiffs alleged that Ha's remarks were threatening and that college administrators had been informed of his posts by September 2024. They further alleged that Haverford had taken no effective action against him at the time of the January 2025 filing. The earlier lawsuit did not establish that Ha engaged in unlawful conduct, and the allegations in that case are distinct from the federal cyberstalking charge. Raymond said the college had placed Ha, who was already on sabbatical and not teaching during the academic year, on administrative leave pending the criminal proceedings over the "heinous online attacks." "I am deeply distressed by these allegations and want to state in the plainest of terms that any form of harassment or discrimination based on identity is unacceptable, antithetical to our values, and has no place at Haverford," Raymond said. WEAPONIZING THE CHARGE OF GENOCIDE FUELS AN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS ANTISEMITISM The arrest came just two months after Haverford settled the lawsuit brought by Jewish members of its community over allegations that administrators failed to adequately address antisemitic harassment following Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks against Israel. As part of the August settlement, the college committed to annual antisemitism awareness training, revisions to campus policies and the creation of a committee to address antisemitism. A federal judge had previously dismissed the plaintiffs' Title VI discrimination claim while allowing a breach-of-contract claim to proceed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Raymond also acknowledged the involvement of federal and local authorities in investigating the allegations against Ha. "I also want to thank the FBI, Haverford Township Police Department, and Campus Safety for aiding in the investigation," Raymond said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac80b6175342cf4db8db96e 21 Birds Are Found at Miami Airport Stuffed in Underwear and Hidden in a Belt te 2026-10-08T21:30:09.835Z 21 Birds Are Found at Miami Airport Stuffed in Underwear and Hidden in a Belt Two men, who arrived separately from Cuba days apart, each carried clutches of live birds concealed in their clothes, the authorities said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac80b6075342cf4db8db953 Trump Tells Minnesota to 'Fight' Somali Immigrants Amid Alleged ISIS Plot te 2026-10-08T21:30:08.298Z Trump Tells Minnesota to 'Fight' Somali Immigrants Amid Alleged ISIS Plot Trump has long railed against the state's Governor, Tim Walz, with his administration carrying out widespread immigration raids. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac80b5e75342cf4db8db94a List of Former Trump Aides Indicted as Cassidy Hutchinson Faces DOJ Probe te 2026-10-08T21:30:06.411Z List of Former Trump Aides Indicted as Cassidy Hutchinson Faces DOJ Probe Former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson faces possible DOJ indictment after several Trump allies faced charges. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac806ba75342cf4db8db8b2 4 candidates, 2 seats: Who’s running for Maricopa City Council? te 2026-10-08T21:10:18.652Z 4 candidates, 2 seats: Who’s running for Maricopa City Council? Four candidates are competing for two seats on the Maricopa City Council in the Nov. 3 general election. Here’s a quick look at who they are, why they’re running and the issues they say they would prioritize if elected.   Tena Dugan Glennwilde A longtime Maricopa-area resident and community volunteer, Dugan is challenging for a seat on City Council. She says her priorities include public safety, transportation and government transparency. Read more about Tena Dugan.   Vincent Manfredi Maricopa Meadows The current vice mayor, Manfredi has served on City Council in various roles for 12 years and is seeking re-election. He says his priorities include transportation, economic development, public safety and responsible growth. Read more about Vincent Manfredi.   Chrystal O’Jon Senita A community volunteer, entrepreneur, nonprofit co-founder and publisher, O’Jon is challenging for a City Council seat. She says she would focus on attainable housing, economic opportunity and transparency and accountability. Read more about Chrystal O’Jon.   Henry Wade Glennwilde A 20-year Air Force veteran and longtime council member, Wade is seeking re-election after 12 years on City Council. He says his priorities include youth, seniors and veterans. Read more about Henry Wade. The post 4 candidates, 2 seats: Who’s running for Maricopa City Council? appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac806b375342cf4db8db888 Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb look to exploit struggling Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football te 2026-10-08T21:10:11.608Z Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb look to exploit struggling Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football We’ve once again reached a Thursday Night Football match. This week has a little less luster than some of the others due to injuries, but it is still a football game and the only NFL one we get tonight. Let’s lock in, find a good wager, and get some cash as the Buccaneers head to the Lone Star State to take on the Cowboys. Is the Buccaneers season already over? It is hard to say anything other than "Yes." The team is 0-4, and they will be without Baker Mayfield for at least this week and potentially next week. Personally, I feel like this is one of those seasons you just start to look for what will happen next year. Mayfield signed a contract extension, and this almost instantly became a lost season. The team can’t run the ball, and now they won’t be able to throw the ball as effectively. To their credit, Jalon Daniels played pretty well under center last week. They were close with the Packers, but they ultimately lost the game. Dallas has one of the worst rushing defenses in the league, and a bad-ish passing defense, so opportunity should be there for the Buccaneers regardless of who is starting at quarterback. BUCS PROVIDE BAKER MAYFIELD INJURY UPDATE AS TEAM SET TO PLAY UNDRAFTED ROOKIE AT QUARTERBACK All of last season, the talk was about how bad the Cowboys' defense was. Dak Prescott put together a nice season – though his success mostly comes at home. This season was supposed to be different with a rebuilt defense. Through four games, the team has one of the worst defenses in the league. They allow the third most yards per game of any defense in the game and the fifth most points per game. Tampa has one of the better rushing defenses in the league, but that isn’t the strength of Dallas anyway. They would much rather give the ball to Prescott and have him throw the ball 40 times. It is a successful formula, especially when Dallas is at home. Half of Prescott’s yards and touchdowns this year have gone to CeeDee Lamb. I don’t think Tampa has much to stop Lamb from being successful. DAK PRESCOTT EMERGES AS NFL MVP DARK HORSE AS COWBOYS REBUILD BOTH SIDES OF THE BALL FOR 2026 Dallas has looked inconsistent at best this season. They were able to get a win over Houston last week. Tampa seems to be on the verge of a win, but not quite able to get over the hump. I think the only way for Dallas to win, regardless of who is under center for the opposition, is to get into a shootout. I’m going to take the over 47.5 points. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac806b275342cf4db8db87f Deadly crash kills two as plane plunges into 'ball of flames' near suburban golf course te 2026-10-08T21:10:10.170Z Deadly crash kills two as plane plunges into 'ball of flames' near suburban golf course A small plane crashed shortly after takeoff near a Northern California airport Wednesday morning — killing two people on board and sparking a fire, authorities said. The plane, a Van's RV-7A, crashed shortly after taking off from Petaluma Municipal Airport in Sonoma County, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Fox News Digital. The incident took place at around 10:45 a.m. local time on Oct. 7. SKYDIVERS WATCH PLANE VANISH FROM SIGHT, MAKE SPLIT-SECOND DECISION TO JUMP The aircraft went down in a field near Rooster Run Golf Course, where aerial footage showed scattered wreckage and scorched ground, according to FOX 2 San Francisco. Both people on board were killed, Petaluma police told FOX 2. The investigation is being led by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), with the FAA assisting. An NTSB spokesperson told Fox News Digital that a "post-impact fire" erupted after the crash. MIDAIR SCARE FORCES PACKED PASSENGER JET INTO EMERGENCY LANDING, TRAVELERS HOSPITALIZED An investigator was expected to arrive at the scene Thursday to document the wreckage before the aircraft is recovered to a secure facility for further examination. NTSB investigators will review flight tracking data, air traffic control communications, aircraft maintenance records, weather conditions, the pilot's flight experience and witness statements, the official added. Petaluma Police Lt. Zilverio Rivera told reporters the aircraft was "fully engulfed in fire" when emergency crews arrived, FOX 2 reported. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Gary McClintock, who was playing golf nearby at the time of the crash, told FOX 2 he witnessed what appeared to be engine trouble shortly after takeoff. "All of a sudden, the engine kind of stops, sputtering a little bit," McClintock said, as FOX 2 noted. "He starts to dive a little bit." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS He added, "We saw then he makes the turnaround here. It looks like he's trying to make it back to the airport, and you can hear the throttle kick in and, all of a sudden, he just crashed and went down into a ball of flames." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The FAA lists the Van's RV-7A among its eligible amateur-built aircraft kits. The NTSB said a preliminary report is expected within 30 days.  A final report identifying the probable cause of the crash could take 12 to 24 months. Fox News Digital reached out to the Petaluma Police Department for additional information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac806af75342cf4db8db860 Trump Blamed Islam for France’s School Riots. The Shocking Videos Show Why te 2026-10-08T21:10:07.008Z Trump Blamed Islam for France’s School Riots. The Shocking Videos Show Why Trump's claim about France was outrageous. But videos of students invoking terrorists raise questions the media can't ignore. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac806ac75342cf4db8db857 Pete Hegseth Pushes For Public Firing Squad Execution for Fort Hood Shooter te 2026-10-08T21:10:04.910Z Pete Hegseth Pushes For Public Firing Squad Execution for Fort Hood Shooter Hegseth says Hasan's firing-squad execution should be public, potentially the first U.S. public execution in nearly 90 years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8045b75342cf4db8db7d7 A'ja Wilson Makes WNBA History With 2026 MVP Honor te 2026-10-08T21:00:11.926Z A'ja Wilson Makes WNBA History With 2026 MVP Honor A'ja Wilson won the WNBA MVP award for a fifth time after a historic 2026 season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8045a75342cf4db8db7ce Titans Fire 3 Executives Including Senior VP After Disastrous 0-4 Start te 2026-10-08T21:00:10.151Z Titans Fire 3 Executives Including Senior VP After Disastrous 0-4 Start The Tennessee Titans have fired three of their executives as they continue to struggle mightily this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8045575342cf4db8db7b2 Pretend you’re sitting at Elizabeth Holmes’ desk on this weirdly detailed website te 2026-10-08T21:00:05.689Z Pretend you’re sitting at Elizabeth Holmes’ desk on this weirdly detailed website With over a thousand emails, slides, texts, and documents from the United States v. Elizabeth Holmes trial, Extend engineer Bo Lau created a website that simulates what it might have been like to rifle through the Theranos founder's desk. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8020e75342cf4db8db674 Chrystal O’Jon: Why she’s running for Maricopa City Council te 2026-10-08T20:50:22.195Z Chrystal O’Jon: Why she’s running for Maricopa City Council Chrystal O’Jon.For 30 years, I’ve shown up for communities — as a community volunteer, an entrepreneur, a nonprofit co-founder, and now as Maricopa Lifestyle Magazine publisher and cultural leader. As a woman, a grandmother and a wife, I bring a genuinely caring and authentically concerned perspective to everything I do.   Here in Maricopa, I recognized an unmet need and a missed opportunity: Black business owners and entrepreneurs lacked a unified voice and support structure. I helped launch the Black Maricopa Chamber of Commerce to bridge that gap and create real economic pathways. I also established the Maricopa Veteran Care Center because our veterans deserve better, and I built a magazine that tells our neighborhood’s real story — the one that celebrates all of us.  I’m running because Maricopa is growing fast — and I’m asking the question that should guide everything we do: growing for WHO? When we bring new housing, new jobs, new schools, are they accessible to working families, young professionals, veterans and longtime residents? Or do we build a city where some of us thrive and others get left behind?  I’ve spent my career making sure voices that get overlooked are actually heard and identifying the gaps where real solutions are needed. I refuse to go along to get along, but I will always handle things in a fair and non-contentious manner. I want to bring that same commitment to City Council — leading with both backbone and grace. Public service isn’t about titles; it’s about showing up authentically, listening hard and building solutions that work for all of us — not just some of us. That’s how I’ve led in nonprofits and in media. That’s what Maricopa deserves.    Priorities:  Attainable housing: Maricopa is growing, but housing costs are outpacing our wages. Young families, essential workers and seniors on fixed incomes are being priced out. I want intentional zoning policies and incentives for mixed-income development.  Economic growth that reaches everyone: Growth isn’t just about bigger numbers — it’s about opportunity. I want to attract businesses that create good-paying jobs, support our small business community, create pathways for entrepreneurs and give young people a future in Maricopa.  Transparency and accountability: Government works best when people trust it. I’m committed to accessible communication, open town halls where residents shape decisions, and measurable accountability on what council co The post Chrystal O’Jon: Why she’s running for Maricopa City Council appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8020c75342cf4db8db66b Henry Wade: Why he’s seeking another term on Maricopa City Council te 2026-10-08T20:50:20.553Z Henry Wade: Why he’s seeking another term on Maricopa City Council Henry Wade.I’ve been involved in public service most of my life, including when I joined the U.S. Air Force. I’m a 20-year veteran and during my time, I started doing activities on base to support ethnic observances.  We were responsible for recognizing Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Asian Pacific Islander Week, and I started to incorporate a company called the Cultural Affairs Committee, which is similar to the city’s Cultural Affairs and Arts Committee.  I’ve been involved with organizations that support those groups since I was 8 or 9, and I always felt the need to get involved.  I’m hopeful that we will still focus on families and particularly the youth. I’d like to continue my work here in Maricopa, particularly with the students and other nonprofits.  I bring experience — 12 years on council — and I think my aspect of strong, positive leadership is something I’ve carried with me since a long time ago.    Priorities:   Youth: Youth is my passion. I want to continue supporting youth programs such as Be Awesome and encourage opportunities that allow young people to learn, take on challenges and grow. I also want to see a dedicated youth center in Maricopa.  Seniors: The senior community brings knowledge, experience and care to our community. I want to continue supporting opportunities for seniors to share their experience and information and ensuring their voices are heard.  Veterans: As a veteran, I understand the importance of supporting fellow military members. I want to continue supporting veteran programs and opportunities that empower veterans and recognize the contributions they make to our community. The post Henry Wade: Why he’s seeking another term on Maricopa City Council appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8020875342cf4db8db660 People of Havasu: Cody Laudermilk finds balance in skateboarding, songwriting te 2026-10-08T20:50:16.316Z People of Havasu: Cody Laudermilk finds balance in skateboarding, songwriting The summer was brutal, with temperatures remaining in the triple digits well after the sun set over Lake Havasu City. But beneath the glow of stadium lights at Tinnell Memorial Skate Park, Cody Laudermilk took his position on the ramp. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8020575342cf4db8db634 Mother of dead Russian anti-plague institute worker: 'I know the truth' te 2026-10-08T20:50:13.341Z Mother of dead Russian anti-plague institute worker: 'I know the truth' The mother of Darya Shipilova, the 28-year-old Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and Far East worker whose death has sparked global public health concerns, pushed back against reports her daughter was infected after she broke a test tube. Svetlana Shipilova, who is a medical professional, told the Russian outlet Glubina that she does not believe the account circulating regarding her daughter's demise, according to The Telegraph. "I know the truth," she reportedly said. "I’m having to fend off stupid acquaintances who believed all this — the clever ones didn’t believe it, of course. RUSSIAN BIO-LEAK SECRECY FOLLOWS CHERNOBYL PLAYBOOK, EX-CIA OFFICER WARNS "Not even all medical professionals understand it’s impossible to break a test tube like that," she added. "Even if you fling it at the wall. Only an amateur could say something like that. "Even hypothetically, you simply can’t spill what’s inside or break the tube — they’re that well protected," the mother reportedly said.  She also asserted to reporters, "They simply let my daughter die." TRUMP RESPONDS TO CONCERNS OVER SUSPECTED PLAGUE CASE IN RUSSIA, SAYING US 'WILLING TO HELP' Russian public health agency Rospotrebnadzor has said that the woman died of "pneumonia of unknown origin" and that "extensive" testing uncovered no evidence the individual's illness was caused by any of the pathogens she worked with. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted during remarks on Wednesday that "we don’t yet have the full picture of this event, and we are not able to conduct a full risk assessment." RUSSIAN RESEARCHER'S MYSTERY DEATH COULD BE 'FAR WORSE' THAN THE PLAGUE, FORMER SENIOR TRUMP OFFICIAL WARNS The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in part of a Tuesday post on X, "CDC is aware of and closely monitoring reports of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in the Irkutsk region of Russia that resulted in a death. We are working across the U.S. government to assess developments as additional information becomes available." The Associated Press contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8020375342cf4db8db62b Fort Hood survivor shot in head vows to watch terrorist face historic firing squad te 2026-10-08T20:50:11.861Z Fort Hood survivor shot in head vows to watch terrorist face historic firing squad More than 15 years after surviving several gunshot wounds during a terrorist attack at Fort Hood, retired Staff Sgt. Alonzo Lunsford is preparing to watch the man who shot him be executed. Speaking on "America’s Newsroom," Lunsford explained why he wants to attend the execution, which President Donald Trump recently approved to be carried out by firing squad. "You live by the sword, you die by the sword," Lunsford said. "And the way that he went about doing his deed was a coward's way because we didn't have any way to defend ourselves that day." TEXAS EXECUTES JAMAAL HOWARD DESPITE CONCERNS OVER LETHAL INJECTION DRUG USED IN FAILED TENNESSEE EXECUTION Trump approved the use of an Army firing squad to execute Nidal Malik Hasan, a former Army major convicted of killing 13 people and wounding more than 30 others in the 2009 attack. Hasan opened fire on unarmed soldiers and civilians at Fort Hood while shouting "Allahu Akbar." Standing at 6-foot-9, Lunsford was shot several times, including once in the head. He believes attending the execution could bring closure to survivors and grieving families. "It's for two reasons. One is to give the families of the deceased a chance to close a chapter and also the survivors to close a chapter," Lunsford said of the execution. "And it sends a clear message that we will not stand for this activity in any of our armed services or in the United States," he added. Lunsford said that for him and others affected by the attack, even holidays are not the same, adding that families of the deceased will "never get a chance to cherish a Christmas, a Thanksgiving, an Easter" with their loved ones again. "For the survivors, even though we can still do those, celebrate those holidays, we still feel for those ones that we lost that day. Me personally, the holidays will never be the same for me. But what I can do for the ones that I lost that day is to live for them and to keep fighting so that we will never have this happen again," he added. TRUMP’S PENTAGON SHAKE-UP REVIVES A PRESIDENTIAL POWER PLAY WITH A LONG HISTORY Hasan remains on military death row at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas. If carried out, his execution would be the first by the U.S. military since 1961. The military last used a firing squad for an execution in 1945. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the decision on X, writing: "Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has recommended — and President Donald J. Trump has approved — death by U.S. Army firing squad for convicted terrorist Nidal Malik Hasan, the jihadist who opened fire on unarmed American soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009." ARMY IDENTIFIES 2 PILOTS KILLED IN APACHE HELICOPTER CRASH NEAR FORT HOOD DURING TRAINING EXERCISE Parnell added: "Judgment day for Hasan has finally come." Hasan’s execution is set to take place Dec. 3, 2026, at Fort Hood, Texas, where the attack took place, according to acting Army Secretary Adam Telle. Fox News Digital’s Stepheny Price and Leo Briceno contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8020075342cf4db8db61f Pentagon Draws Up New Iran Strike Plans as Trump Hesitates te 2026-10-08T20:50:08.690Z Pentagon Draws Up New Iran Strike Plans as Trump Hesitates The U.S. military has drafted options for three days of strikes, but in recent months the president has repeatedly vetoed plans to restart the war. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac801ff75342cf4db8db604 Commanders Surprisingly Waive Recently Drafted RB Before Giants Game te 2026-10-08T20:50:07.048Z Commanders Surprisingly Waive Recently Drafted RB Before Giants Game The Washington Commanders have waived running back Kaytron Allen ahead of their matchup against the New York Giants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac801fd75342cf4db8db5fb LeBron James Set for 76ers Debut vs Nets: Report te 2026-10-08T20:50:05.181Z LeBron James Set for 76ers Debut vs Nets: Report LeBron James is reportedly set to make his preseason debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ffb375342cf4db8db5bf Tena Dugan: Why she’s running for Maricopa City Council te 2026-10-08T20:40:19.693Z Tena Dugan: Why she’s running for Maricopa City Council Tena Dugan.I am an Arizona native and have called the Maricopa area home since 1996. Long before I considered running for office, I was involved in serving my community: 24 years with the Maricopa Unified School District, 15 years with Little League, eight years on the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Commission, including as chair, and I have served on several community and regional committees.  My involvement in public service grew from a simple belief: If something needs to change, you must be willing to show up and be part of the solution.  Over the years, I have worked alongside residents on transportation, small business issues, responsible growth and community issues. I have learned that people want to be heard, but too often they feel their voices are ignored before decisions are made.  I am running for City Council because the people who live here should have a voice in what happens in our city. Residents deserve to know what is going on, why decisions are being made and have the opportunity to speak up before those decisions are final.   I have never been afraid to ask questions or advocate for my community, and I want to bring that same approach to City Council.    Priorities:  Public safety: Our residents deserve a police and fire system that meets or exceeds comparable communities, with proper staffing, competitive pay, equipment, advancement opportunities and support for dispatch and other critical public safety roles.  Transportation: Transportation is about much more than SR 347. We need to continue fighting for improvements to 347 while addressing traffic obstacles within the city and working toward additional routes in and out of Maricopa.  Transparency: City government should be customer service oriented. Residents deserve clear and timely information about what the city is doing and why, with opportunities to speak up and give input before decisions are made, not after.  The post Tena Dugan: Why she’s running for Maricopa City Council appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ffb275342cf4db8db5b6 Vincent Manfredi: Why he’s seeking another term on Maricopa City Council te 2026-10-08T20:40:18.142Z Vincent Manfredi: Why he’s seeking another term on Maricopa City Council Vincent Manfredi.My family and I have called Maricopa home since 2010. I am a husband, father, small-business owner and current vice mayor. I have served as mayor, vice mayor, and on Council in some form for the last 12 years. Before joining the City Council, I served on the Board of Adjustment and the Zoning Code Rewrite Task Force.   I got involved because I saw Maricopa’s potential and complained to the mayor at the time. He told me to run for election and help him fix the issues, so I did.   Since then, I have represented our city on regional transportation boards, supported our schools and nonprofits and worked to strengthen public safety and economic opportunity. I am running for reelection because important work remains unfinished.   Construction on State Route 347 is underway, but I will not rest until the entire project is complete. We must also build alternate routes, attract more local jobs, support small businesses and keep pace with public safety and infrastructure needs.   My goal is to help Maricopa grow responsibly while protecting taxpayers and preserving the community our residents are proud to call home.    Priorities:  Transportation: Completing SR 347 widening remains my top priority. Construction is underway, but we must protect the funding, keep the project moving and continue developing alternate routes for safer, more reliable travel.  Jobs and economic development: Maricopa needs more employment opportunities close to home. I will continue supporting responsible commercial and industrial development, helping small businesses succeed and pursuing projects that strengthen our tax base without burdening residents.  Public safety and responsible growth: Growth must be matched by police officers, firefighters, roads, drainage, water planning and other essential services. I want the city to stay ahead of those needs while remaining financially responsible. The post Vincent Manfredi: Why he’s seeking another term on Maricopa City Council appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ffae75342cf4db8db58d Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $5, Get $100 on White Sox-Guardians Game 4 te 2026-10-08T20:40:14.624Z Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $5, Get $100 on White Sox-Guardians Game 4 We had three series end last night in the MLB; now we have just one series remaining before the Championship Series is set. Underdog is offering new users a chance to wager on Game 4 as the White Sox host the Guardians. Use promo code FOXNEWS to bet $5 and receive a $10 bonus bet token. Repeat that process for ten straight days to earn $100 in bonus bets. The Guardians were finally able to get a win in the series. They dropped both of their home games, and now must win two more in order to advance to a date with the Rays in the ALCS. Game 3 was the first game where Cleveland actually broke out the lumber and got some runs on the board. They scored three in Game 2, but ultimately gave up the lead and lost the game. In Game 3, they scored 9 runs, with four of them coming in the final two frames to shut the door on any comeback opportunity. What is encouraging about the Guardians is that all of their runs in that game came from hits that stayed in the yard. Relying on homers to score can be very difficult.  The White Sox now have had their first loss in the postseason. It is now up to them to find a way to regroup and get their minds ready for another closeout game. This is a team that had no expectations and isn’t expected to do anything. They should be playing loose, but just because there is no expectation doesn’t mean there is no pressure.  Chicago has turned this game into a bullpen game. Hagen Smith will open the game for them, but this will be the third time in the series he has faced the Guardians. They will need to find a great combination in order to prevent this series from heading back to Cleveland.  The bright spot for Chicago is the White Sox offense’s success. The Guardians have to be encouraged that they finally beat them. Which team will win tonight? Use promo code FOXNEWS on Underdog to wager $5 and earn a $10 bonus token. Repeat that process for ten days and receive $100 in bonus bets.  How to Watch Guardians vs Chicago Guardians vs Chicago Odds Odds subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ffac75342cf4db8db584 FIRST ON FOX: FBI targets Ghana scam compound linked to nearly $10M in losses, more than 130 detained te 2026-10-08T20:40:12.995Z FIRST ON FOX: FBI targets Ghana scam compound linked to nearly $10M in losses, more than 130 detained FIRST ON FOX: The FBI's global crackdown on overseas scam centers targeting Americans has led to more than 130 arrests or detentions in Ghana, with investigators identifying nearly $10 million in financial losses, Fox News Digital has learned. The latest takedown is part of Operation Blackout, the FBI's international campaign to dismantle scam compounds that prey on Americans, particularly seniors. According to information provided to Fox News Digital by the FBI, investigators have identified 89 fraud victims and seized more than 300 devices. The more than 130 individuals arrested or detained include suspected trafficking victims expected to be repatriated to their home countries, primarily Nigeria. EXCLUSIVE: FBI EXTRADITIONS SOAR AS PATEL RAMPS UP FOREIGN OUTREACH, VOWS 'NO SANCTUARY' FBI Director Kash Patel said the operation reflects the bureau's broader effort to dismantle international fraud networks at their source. "The FBI’s 'Operation Blackout' is our historic, global scam center fraud demolition operation that takes apart scam compounds all over the world targeting American citizens – primarily seniors," Patel said.  "We are attacking this problem right at the source and blowing these compounds up, seizing billions of dollars, freeing thousands of trafficked workers, and protecting tens of thousands of Americans at risk of looking their hard-earned savings through these scams. Those who steal from Americans no longer have sanctuary – this FBI will find them and bring them to justice." BURMA APPROVES DEATH PENALTY FOR SCAMMERS MONTHS AFTER FBI'S $8 BILLION CRYPTO CRACKDOWN The Ghana operation follows an earlier warning from Patel that international scam networks were expanding beyond Southeast Asia and the Middle East into Africa. "That’s why you’re seeing the migration of these scam compounds to central and sub-Saharan Africa, which is where we are already pre-positioned to take them off," Patel told Fox News Digital in September. That same month, U.S. investigators helped authorities in Madagascar dismantle 13 scam centers linked to Chinese organized crime syndicates, processing more than 3,200 electronic devices, according to previous Fox News Digital reporting. FBI SEIZES RECORD-SETTING $8 BILLION IN CRYPTOCURRENCY AMID INTERCONTINENTAL 'SCAM COMPOUND' CRACKDOWN The FBI says Operation Blackout has seized roughly $17 billion globally, led to hundreds of arrests and freed thousands of trafficked workers. The bureau has not provided a detailed breakdown of the seized assets. The bureau also says it has warned more than 10,000 Americans about suspected scams, preventing an estimated $670 million in financial losses. The FBI previously reported that 77% of the more than 10,400 potential victims contacted through its Operation Level Up prevention initiative did not realize they were being scammed. The Ghana investigation remains ongoing, and the FBI expects the number of identified victims and financial losses to grow. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ffab75342cf4db8db57b Teen wearing helmet camera kills worker at Polish school amid fears of copycat attacks te 2026-10-08T20:40:11.434Z Teen wearing helmet camera kills worker at Polish school amid fears of copycat attacks A 15-year-old boy wielding a knife and wearing a helmet-mounted camera attacked a Polish primary school he used to attend, killing one employee and wounding two others, in the country's second school stabbing in two days. Authorities are investigating whether the attacks are connected to an online challenge encouraging teenagers to kill as many people as possible. Police said a 37-year-old woman who worked as a caretaker died in the Thursday morning attack at the school in Leszczydol-Nowiny, northeast of Warsaw. The school's head teacher, Krzysztof Ochmanski, was injured while subduing the teenager, officials said. Ochmanski told a radio station that he heard a scream and ran into the hallway. MOTHER ACCUSED OF TRYING TO KILL DAUGHTERS IN FREEWAY CRASH AND KNIFE ATTACK AS SOLDIERS STEP IN "He wounded me with the blade of a rather long knife — he had three knives on him — and hit me with the handle," Ochmanski told the public broadcaster Polskie Radio RDC. "By then, I had managed to restrain him." The day before the latest attack, a 19-year-old wounded 10 people, including himself, at a school in Ostroleka, which is in northeastern Poland. Also this week, police arrested a 17-year-old in Sierpc in north-central Poland after authorities suspected he was planning a similar attack, Reuters reported. AMERICAN YOUTH RADICALIZED ONLINE, BUSTED IN SUSPECTED TERROR PLOTS AFTER HATING COUNTRY ON SOCIAL MEDIA "We fear a grim copycat phenomenon," Prime Minister Donald Tusk told an emergency meeting, according to Reuters. "We are facing an extraordinary situation...for the first time, we are dealing with a killer who wore a helmet-mounted camera, intending to film the knife attack." Tusk ordered police to visit schools every day in order to discourage further violence. Nikola, the 18-year-old sister of a boy at the school that was attacked Thursday, told Reuters there were rumors about the social media challenge that the police are now investigating. "I mean, I didn't know if it was even real — I still don't know if it's true, actually — because it sounds so unreal, so terrifying, just like something out of a movie: some kind of challenge to kill as many people as possible," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ffa975342cf4db8db572 Trump calls Democrat he pardoned a 'loser' for not switching parties te 2026-10-08T20:40:09.883Z Trump calls Democrat he pardoned a 'loser' for not switching parties President Donald Trump lambasted incumbent Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, calling the congressman "a loser" on Wednesday, while criticizing the lawmaker for remaining a Democrat after receiving a presidential pardon. Trump pardoned Cuellar and his wife last year as the couple faced charges pertaining to bribery and money laundering. "In any event, I did the pardons, and made no deal, where a crooked politician would have, but I thought there would be a good chance that Cuellar, who was persecuted by Democrats because they didn’t like him, would have routinely gone over to the Republican Party — the people that saved him from years in prison," Trump wrote in a lengthy Truth Social post. HOUSE DEM BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT AS BROTHER FACES UP TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON IF CONVICTED Cuellar, who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2005, is currently seeking re-election. "In any event, the man running against him, Tano Tijerina, is a STAR and, hopefully, will WIN! We call that payback for a disloyal and ungrateful person, a person whose life has been saved only to go back into the clutches of the people that tried so hard to destroy him. Henry Cuellar is a LOSER who, right now, should be serving a longterm jail sentence with his wife in a top level penitentiary," Trump declared in another part of the post. "Tano, a legendary Baseball Star, Great Athlete, respected County Judge, and fine person, will hopefully beat Cuellar so that people can show how bad it is when you are recognized and humiliated as being one of the most disloyal political people on Earth!" Trump wrote. "I am very proud of the fact that I didn’t make a deal with Cuellar, which I easily could have, but relied on his character, which turned out to be a faulty one." DEM REP HENRY CUELLAR REJECTS DSA AGENDA, SAYS SOCIALISTS ARE TRYING TO 'USE' DEMOCRATIC PARTY Trump issued the Truth Social post on Wednesday prior to delivering similar remarks during a rally in San Antonio, Texas. Tijerina declared in a Wednesday post on X, "Everyone in South Texas knows anything after Hello coming from Henry Cuellar is a lie. President Trump just confirmed that." Fox News Digital reached out to Cuellar's campaign for comment on Thursday. TRUMP ANNOUNCES PARDON FOR DEMOCRATIC REP HENRY CUELLAR In part of a Truth Social post last year, Trump claimed that President Joe Biden had "used the FBI and DOJ to 'take out' a member of his own Party after Highly Respected Congressman Henry Cuellar bravely spoke out against Open Borders, and the Biden Border 'Catastrophe.' Sleepy Joe went after the Congressman, and even the Congressman’s wonderful wife, Imelda, simply for speaking the TRUTH." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ffa675342cf4db8db567 How to Watch the Midterm Senate Race Debates in Georgia, Michigan and Maine te 2026-10-08T20:40:06.701Z How to Watch the Midterm Senate Race Debates in Georgia, Michigan and Maine Each debate will be held in a TV studio without a live audience. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ffa475342cf4db8db54b Kennedy Center Construction Plans To Be Unsealed: What They Reveal te 2026-10-08T20:40:04.816Z Kennedy Center Construction Plans To Be Unsealed: What They Reveal A judge has ordered the release of a presentation the Kennedy Center's board relied on when deciding to close the institution. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7fd5975342cf4db8db4e7 El-Sayed’s scathing Obama critique resurfaces ahead of joint campaign rally te 2026-10-08T20:30:17.532Z El-Sayed’s scathing Obama critique resurfaces ahead of joint campaign rally Abdul El-Sayed once accused President Barack Obama of failing to deliver on the progressive campaign promises that he outlined in the 2008 presidential campaign, calling his election to a second term a kind of compromise for progressives. "I realize that I have little hope because there has been less change," El-Sayed wrote in a 2012 op-ed for HuffPost. "But I have to say now what I’ve been holding in throughout his campaign and what I think all of us have to admit: Obama was not the right choice — he just wasn’t the wrong one." The resurfaced comments, published just days after the 2012 presidential election, complicate the political picture for El-Sayed as he prepares to campaign with Obama later this month. The comments also raise questions about what El-Sayed’s ideals for the Democratic Party would have looked like in 2012, highlighting his past satisfaction with one of the Democratic Party's most prominent figures. DEMS' LEFTWARD LURCH GETS LEGS AS EL-SAYED'S MICHIGAN SENATE VICTORY SPARKS PARTY DEBATE In particular, El-Sayed’s 2013 op-ed criticized Obama’s international record and strikes on Pakistan and Yemen, an underperforming economy and, in his view, little to no change in being accepted as a Muslim American. "I feel no more dignified, no more accepted as cops throughout the country have usurped my right to walk the streets freely without fearing unjustified interference. Inequality has accelerated and the divide between the haves and have-nots in our country has never been starker," El-Sayed wrote. "At home our economy continues to stagnate; its victims are so many of my peers who had also invested in ‘hope and change’ four years ago, who cannot find meaningful work." Notably, he did confirm that he had voted for Obama in 2008 and 2012. MICHIGAN SENATE CANDIDATE ABDUL EL-SAYED SAYS LEADERS MUST ADDRESS ‘UNPAID DEBTS’ TO BLACK COMMUNITIES He also asserted that Obama’s record, as disappointing as it had seemed to him, was still better than the outlook of the failed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. Even so, El-Sayed said Obama fell short of the ideal he, as a progressive, would have chosen for the country. "We really like the idea of Obama … let’s be clear, for progressives who care about peace, prosperity, civil liberties and the future of our country, Obama’ reelection last night was no victory. It was the rock we chose over the hard place," El-Sayed wrote. In recent months, as El-Sayed waged his Senate campaign in Michigan, Obama did not endorse the progressive, staying out of a primary between him and Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich. Like Obama and other Democrats, El-Sayed has championed the growth of government as a way to address the country’s top issues. In addition to calling for lowering housing costs, he’s advocated for Medicare for all, opposes corporate tax carve-outs, and supports tuition-free access to higher education. Obama has still not issued an official endorsement even though he is slated to take the stage alongside El-Sayed on Oct. 24 for a rally with other Michigan Democrats. The former president highlighted the event in a post to social media on Monday. VAN JONES CALLS OUT EL-SAYED FOR ‘INSANE’ BELIEF THAT HE’S ‘SMARTER THAN BARACK OBAMA’ ON ISRAEL POLICY "Looking forward to being in Detroit on 10/24 to campaign for Jocelyn Benson, Abdul El-Sayed and Democrats up and down the ballot in Michigan," Obama wrote, referring to the Democratic candidate for governor in the Wolverine State. Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign did not immediately respond to an inquiry on the 2012 op-ed and his current-day views on Obama’s legacy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7fd5875342cf4db8db4de Caitlin Clark discusses Kelsey Mitchell's future with team, relationship after comments made her 'upset' te 2026-10-08T20:30:16.103Z Caitlin Clark discusses Kelsey Mitchell's future with team, relationship after comments made her 'upset' During the Indiana Fever’s end-of-season press conference on Saturday, Kelsey Mitchell said that with the attention Caitlin Clark draws, she and her teammates get a lot of flak for being on the same team as Clark. The comments got back to Clark, who admitted in her end-of-season presser Thursday they made her "upset." "You care about your teammates so much. You don't want any of them to go through something like that," Clark said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Clark added that the "microscope" on her has led to "a lot of really great things, and at times, there can be some negatives," including racist rhetoric, which she condemned. "It kind of gets into this larger discussion in mainstream sports of what people go through... Any time I see something like that, it makes me upset, sad, really disappointed, because it's not who I am, it's not who I am about," Clark continued. Despite the speed bump in their relationship, Clark made it clear that she "needs" Mitchell, a pending free agent, back with the Fever. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "She knows how much I love her. We've talked since the season has ended, and there's nobody I would want to share the backcourt with other than her," Clark said. "I think we had the best season of any backcourt in the WNBA, in the league's history. I often tell her, 'I feel like I have the best seat in the house every single night. I get to watch you do your thing and be right next to you and be on the other side of the ball with you.' "I know this organization, we're going to work our butt off to get her back, we're going to recruit her as hard as we can, every player that's signed to a contract is going to recruit her as hard as they can, we need her, we love her. I think more than anything, Kelsey's a really great person, and I love getting to be in the locker room with her. She's just a good soul, and this organization and these fans have rallied around her, have supported her more than anything. I hope she comes back. The arena's chanting 'MVP' for her again. That's what she deserves. That's certainly our goal, our No. 1 priority. I hope for the rest of my career, I hope I play alongside her." Mitchell averaged 24.7 points while shooting 45.0% from 3-point range. The Fever were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round to the defending champion Las Vegas Aces. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7fd5675342cf4db8db4d5 Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS Unlocks $200 in Time for TNF, Bucs-Cowboys te 2026-10-08T20:30:14.485Z Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS Unlocks $200 in Time for TNF, Bucs-Cowboys The action for tonight kicks off at 8:15 ET on Amazon Prime as Thursday Night Football brings us the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. the Dallas Cowboys. Kick off some betting action of your own with Betr as their offer for new users gives you $200 in bonus bets when using promo code FOXNEWS. Everyone gives a lot of love to the quarterback, but we’ve seen the importance of running backs over the course of this season. Multiple teams like the Ravens, Falcons, and even the Chiefs have seen a noticeable lift from their backfield. Tonight we have two teams who are searching to get their running backs rolling.  The Buccaneers have Bucky Irving leading the way, and he has been solid throughout his first four games. His first week of the year was the one where he was least involved, but it also saw him score his lone touchdown for the season.  Irving hasn’t been involved much in the passing game, and temporary quarterback Jalon Daniels didn’t even target him in his start against the Packers. Kenneth Gainwell gives Irving a break, but he hasn’t been successful with just 2.0 yards per carry.  The Dallas Cowboys aren’t exactly known for their backfield. Instead, Dak Prescott tends to lead the way, but their running game isn’t exactly dormant. Javonte Williams has run the ball 62 times over his first four games and has averaged 3.7 yards per carry and found the end zone five times already. The team has found him out of the backfield for some catches as well. Williams has hauled in 15 of his 18 passes and scored another touchdown there, giving him six total for the year. Even Dak Prescott has scrambled a bit for some good yardage this year.  Who will be more effective on the ground tonight? Will Williams get his first 100-yard game of the season? Can Bucky Irving keep the chains moving, so the Buccaneers can control the football? Betr has your back tonight with an offer for $200 in bonus bets when you use promo code FOXNEWS. Buccaneers vs Cowboys Running Backs Comparison Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7fd5375342cf4db8db4b9 Jazz Chisholm Jr Sounds Off on Yankees Fans Booing Him te 2026-10-08T20:30:11.162Z Jazz Chisholm Jr Sounds Off on Yankees Fans Booing Him Jazz Chisholm Jr. made it clear that he was confused by New York Yankees fans booing him during Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7fd5175342cf4db8db4b0 Millions to Lose SNAP Benefits: How It Could Impact the Job Market  te 2026-10-08T20:30:09.462Z Millions to Lose SNAP Benefits: How It Could Impact the Job Market  SNAP participation has fallen by more than 5 million people since July of last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7fd4e75342cf4db8db4a7 Cornell Accuser 'Absolutely Terrified' Amid Threats, Lawyer Says te 2026-10-08T20:30:06.960Z Cornell Accuser 'Absolutely Terrified' Amid Threats, Lawyer Says The former Cornell student allegedly raped in 2024 has been repeatedly threatened since filing a civil lawsuit, her attorney said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7fafd75342cf4db8db44f El-Sayed’s scathing Obama critique resurfaces ahead of joint campaign rally te 2026-10-08T20:20:13.256Z El-Sayed’s scathing Obama critique resurfaces ahead of joint campaign rally Abdul El-Sayed once accused President Barack Obama of failing to deliver on the progressive campaign promises that he outlined in the 2008 presidential campaign, calling his election to a second term a kind of compromise for progressives. "I realize that I have little hope because there has been less change," El-Sayed wrote in a 2012 op-ed for HuffPost. "But I have to say now what I’ve been holding in throughout his campaign and what I think all of us have to admit: Obama was not the right choice — he just wasn’t the wrong one." The resurfaced comments, published just days after the 2012 presidential election, complicate the political picture for El-Sayed as he prepares to campaign with Obama later this month. The comments also raise questions about what El-Sayed’s ideals for the Democratic Party would have looked like in 2012, highlighting his past satisfaction with one of the Democratic Party's most prominent figures. DEMS' LEFTWARD LURCH GETS LEGS AS EL-SAYED'S MICHIGAN SENATE VICTORY SPARKS PARTY DEBATE In particular, El-Sayed’s 2013 op-ed criticized Obama’s international record and strikes on Pakistan and Yemen, an underperforming economy and, in his view, little to no change in being accepted as a Muslim American. "I feel no more dignified, no more accepted as cops throughout the country have usurped my right to walk the streets freely without fearing unjustified interference. Inequality has accelerated and the divide between the haves and have-nots in our country has never been starker," El-Sayed wrote. "At home our economy continues to stagnate; its victims are so many of my peers who had also invested in ‘hope and change’ four years ago, who cannot find meaningful work." Notably, he did confirm that he had voted for Obama in 2008 and 2012. MICHIGAN SENATE CANDIDATE ABDUL EL-SAYED SAYS LEADERS MUST ADDRESS ‘UNPAID DEBTS’ TO BLACK COMMUNITIES He also asserted that Obama’s record, as disappointing as it had seemed to him, was still better than the outlook of the failed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. Even so, El-Sayed said Obama fell short of the ideal he, as a progressive, would have chosen for the country. "We really like the idea of Obama … let’s be clear, for progressives who care about peace, prosperity, civil liberties and the future of our country, Obama’ reelection last night was no victory. It was the rock we chose over the hard place," El-Sayed wrote. In recent months, as El-Sayed waged his Senate campaign in Michigan, Obama did not endorse the progressive, staying out of a primary between him and Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich. Like Obama and other Democrats, El-Sayed has championed the growth of government as a way to address the country’s top issues. In addition to calling for lowering housing costs, he’s advocated for Medicare for all, opposes corporate tax carve-outs, and supports tuition-free access to higher education. Obama has still not issued an official endorsement even though he is slated to take the stage alongside El-Sayed on Oct. 24 for a rally with other Michigan Democrats. The former president highlighted the event in a post to social media on Monday. VAN JONES CALLS OUT EL-SAYED FOR ‘INSANE’ BELIEF THAT HE’S ‘SMARTER THAN BARACK OBAMA’ ON ISRAEL POLICY "Looking forward to being in Detroit on 10/24 to campaign for Jocelyn Benson, Abdul El-Sayed and Democrats up and down the ballot in Michigan," Obama wrote, referring to the Democratic candidate for governor in the Wolverine State. Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign did not immediately respond to an inquiry on the 2012 op-ed and his current-day views on Obama’s legacy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7faf975342cf4db8db433 Trump Has Never Won a Nobel. Here Are His Other Peace Related Honors te 2026-10-08T20:20:09.828Z Trump Has Never Won a Nobel. Here Are His Other Peace Related Honors Trump has made no secret of his desire to win the Nobel Peace Prize. But as the prize approaches, he remains a Nobel outsider. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7faf775342cf4db8db42a Trump Honors Tech Leaders Linked to H-1B as Vance Pushes Visa Restrictions te 2026-10-08T20:20:07.965Z Trump Honors Tech Leaders Linked to H-1B as Vance Pushes Visa Restrictions Hours after Vice President JD Vance pushed H-1B restrictions, President Donald Trump honored Elon Musk, Satya Nadella and others. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7faf575342cf4db8db421 AI Is Joining Human Conversations on ‘Forest Walks’ te 2026-10-08T20:20:05.819Z AI Is Joining Human Conversations on ‘Forest Walks’ AI may be changing how we connect. A new venture is betting that technology could make real-world human connection more valuable. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f8b475342cf4db8db260 City Council members give Boys & Girls Clubs of the Colorado River a $10,000 boost te 2026-10-08T20:10:28.621Z City Council members give Boys & Girls Clubs of the Colorado River a $10,000 boost BULLHEAD CITY — Council members voted to grant Boys & Girls Clubs of the Colorado River $60,000, an additional $10,000 over its initial proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f8b275342cf4db8db255 Long-awaited solar development breaks ground near Golden Shores te 2026-10-08T20:10:26.951Z Long-awaited solar development breaks ground near Golden Shores Construction is set to begin on a large-scale solar energy project in the area of Golden Shores, 16 years after it was first proposed in Mohave County. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f8b075342cf4db8db24b Curran named publisher, advertising director of River City Newspapers te 2026-10-08T20:10:24.845Z Curran named publisher, advertising director of River City Newspapers Jay Curran has been named publisher and advertising director of River City Newspapers, effective Monday, Oct. 5. Curran is a longtime media executive with more than 25 years of experience in newspaper publishing, advertising, digital media, sales and operations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f8af75342cf4db8db242 Texas Roadhouse eyes Kingman location te 2026-10-08T20:10:23.119Z Texas Roadhouse eyes Kingman location Texas Roadhouse is interested in building and operating a new restaurant just off Interstate 40 in Kingman. The national chain is eyeing a 3.3-acre Mohave County-owned parcel along Beverly Avenue, just west of the Kingman District Library. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f8ad75342cf4db8db239 Hut! Hut! Spike? Is Jacoby Brissett the Cardinals’ long-term answer at quarterback? te 2026-10-08T20:10:21.368Z Hut! Hut! Spike? Is Jacoby Brissett the Cardinals’ long-term answer at quarterback? TEMPE – Monday is the official one-year anniversary of Jacoby Brissett taking over as the Arizona Cardinals’ starting quarterback. Although he has started 16 games and received a reworked contract guaranteeing him $15.5 million, the offense under his watch is… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f8ab75342cf4db8db22e Diamondbacks top prospect Demetrio Crisantes chasing MLB dream in Arizona Fall League te 2026-10-08T20:10:19.238Z Diamondbacks top prospect Demetrio Crisantes chasing MLB dream in Arizona Fall League SCOTTSDALE – Demetrio Crisantes played soccer and baseball until he was 11 years old when his father and assistant coach, Miguel, told him he had to pick one sport. When they settled on baseball, Miguel decided to go “all-in” for his son. The family owned a produce warehouse consisting of tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers in Nogales, the historic border city in southern Arizona. Miguel decided to split the warehouse in half with a blue tarp and transform the other side into a baseball training gym for the community to share. That warehouse has produced a bountiful crop. After the Arizona Diamondbacks elevated center fielder Ryan Waldschmidt to the roster in May, the 22-year-old Crisantes found himself unquestionably atop the Diamondbacks’ prospect farm system and at the doorstep of the major leagues. The Diamondbacks selected the Arizona native in the seventh round of the 2022 MLB draft and he overcame formidable odds to get to where he is today. “It means a lot, especially for my family,” Crisantes said about being drafted locally four years ago. “They were really happy about (it), we weren’t sure if I was gonna be here or even on the East Coast, but it’s just a three-hour drive (from Nogales) and they can come watch me play whenever.” Meanwhile, the warehouse-gym hybrid has sent 85 local athletes to colleges with scholarships. “God gave me the opportunity to give my son the chance to have that place where he can do his workouts,” Miguel said. “I felt it was the right thing to offer it to kids who wanted to do good in sports.” Crisantes was born in Tucson, on Sept. 5, 2004, but grew up about an hour south in Nogales, where he began playing baseball when he was 4. “I had a little elbow problem back in high school, so during the draft process a lot of teams were not sure if I was gonna be able to play or be ready,” Crisantes said. “Luckily, the Diamondbacks believed in me and gave me that opportunity.” Miguel said the Astros, Yankees and Blue Jays were most interested in his son but were unsure if he’d be ready to play following his pre-draft injury diagnosis.  That “little elbow problem” was actually one of baseball’s most infamous medical procedures. After having his sophomore year wiped out by COVID-19, Crisantes underwent his first of two Tommy John surgeries, a reconstructive operation of the elbow’s ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) at just 15 years old. “It was tough, especially during COVID,” Crisantes said. “We got the surgery done (with) whatever insurance could cover at the time and had to get it repaired again when I got drafted. Luckily, my elbow is feeling amazing now, and (I’ll) just go from there.” Crisantes had to get the procedure redone because the first doctor did the surgery incorrectly, Miguel said. Regardless, both surgeries proved to be nothing but a minor delay for Crisantes, who posted .507 and .485 batting averages in his junior and senior seasons respectively, while currently holding a .312 average and .872 OPS over his four years in the minor leagues. Once Crisantes graduated from Nogales High, his father donated nearly all of their equipment to friends and the Nogales community who helped along the way, kickstarting the opening of a new facility called Trained 2 Go.  Now Crisantes looks ahead to the six-week Arizona Fall League season as he proudly claims to be “100% healthy and playing harder.” He will collaborate with three other teams’ staffs under the Salt River Rafters to elevate his potential to its apex and make the major league push.  Miguel said he feels like the luckiest man in the world watching his son fulfill his dream, and his work ethic as a teenager made it obvious that he’d get to where he is today.  He said his son never went to bed any later than 10:30 p.m., or 11 p.m. on the weekends, and he never drank alcohol during his high school years. “When he signed, he said ‘Remember how my friends used to make fun of me at parties? Look where I am and look where they are,’” Miguel said. “He used to work out after school, before practice, after practice and he never complained. It’s something that he had inside. “It’s been the highlight of my life. The memories we’ve made and moments together with him are going to stay with me forever. It’s more than you can imagine.” Coaches Scott Nestor and Ronald Ramirez of the River Rafters agreed that keeping Crisantes healthy throughout the Fall League season is a top priority. “We looked at his season and talked with his (Diamondbacks) hitting department, what he wants to work on over the next six weeks and make sure he gets out of here healthy and headed in the right direction,” Nestor said.  As Crisantes looks toward the next step, the uncertainty that followed him into the draft feels increasingly distant. The Diamondbacks took a chance on him when other teams hesitated, and Crisantes has spent the years since giving them reason to believe they made the right choice. “As a kid getting drafted, I didn’t realize what pro ball really is,” Crisantes said. “I didn’t realize how much competition there is all across. You’re basically playing for all 30 teams. Having a better, mature mindset and learning from others is a blessing.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f8a375342cf4db8db1f2 Gisele Bundchen not bitter after upsetting Tom Brady divorce, groom calls bride her sister's name & say what? te 2026-10-08T20:10:11.419Z Gisele Bundchen not bitter after upsetting Tom Brady divorce, groom calls bride her sister's name & say what? Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time once again to take a stroll through the world of True Romance. I thought last week’s brief mention of the end of Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady’s marriage would be the last we heard of it. Nope. Not when there's a "source close to the model" who has her heroics to share. It was tough for her to call it off with the legend, but she somehow did and is better for it. I wouldn't be mentioning it if I didn’t think it was so inspirational. There's no other motive at play. No working of any system or joy gathered from an unprovable satirical angle. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! So please keep the emails positive. This is a situation any of us could find ourselves in and there's a lesson to draw from it that a source close to any of us could share with an outlet. "She always thought she would be married to Tom for the rest of her life," the source told People. "The divorce was very upsetting, and she struggled to understand it at the time, but she’s not bitter." How could she be? They have children together and did share some good times. There was something else at play here. A force that turned out to be greater than their marriage. The source added, "She’s very spiritual and looking back, she feels the universe had another plan for her." You don't ignore the universe on matters of the heart, or so I've heard. Sometimes those matters of the heart are heard by a private investigator through hotel walls and lead to a court telling you to cough up almost $1 million to the ex-wife of a man you hooked up with while he was married. Just ask former NASCAR driver Jennifer Jo Cobb. Go follow True Romance on Twitter and Facebook and keep sending your emails here: sean.joseph@outkick.com (anonymously if you prefer). Sticking with the signs from the universe theme, or whatever the source was trying to say about why Gisele is now married to her Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, is it a sign that you shouldn’t get married if your groom calls you the wrong name at the altar? What about if the name was your sister's? Does that change anything? Is he thinking about her and wishing she was standing in front of him in that moment? Is it nothing? I wouldn’t necessarily say it's nothing. It did get more than a couple of million views for the bride who posted the slip of the tongue on TikTok. Who cares that he said her sister's name with a view count like that, am I right? The video includes text that reads "POV: you're standing at the altar and your husband calls you the wrong name." The caption: "Plot twist: it's my sisters name. Still not over being called Emily at the altar" had people in the comments calling for her to have responded by calling off the wedding. Fair point. Would you have gone on with the nuptials had your spouse-to-be called you by another name at the altar? This bride did continue. She married the man who called her by her sister's name at the altar and doesn't have any regrets. Not yet anyway. "A million people told me to stop the wedding, which feels slightly dramatic in hindsight. Very glad I ignored the internet and went anyway because unfortunately it was one of the best days of my life," she wrote in response to one of the comments. "10/10 would marry the man who forgot my name again." Congratulations. If you're scoring at home, it's a split on listening to the universe. A supermodel ended her marriage while a woman in love ignored the fact that her husband called her by the wrong name at the altar. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Follow True Romance on Twitter and Facebook. Enough of that listening to the universe mumbo jumbo. I'm going to let that one end in a tie and not drag this story through the mud. This isn’t about the universe. This is a complicated love story of a man falling for the girlfriend of his best friend of twenty years. The only real question here is, is she worth ruining a friendship for? He's leaning towards yes and hates himself for saying, "I’m crazy about his girlfriend and no matter how much I try, I just can’t get rid of this feeling." He wrote to Metro, "He’s had plenty of partners but thinks this girl is special, and believe me, she is. I have a partner of my own who is very sweet, but I can’t imagine spending the rest of my life with her." WIFE SWAPPING WITH FRIENDS RUINED BY FATHER-IN-LAW, MESSY MARRIED AFFAIR WITH A CO-WORKER & WEDDING OBJECTIONS The four of them hang out all the time and have even vacationed together. He and his best friend's girlfriend have developed a bond, and he says when they all go out, "it’s as though she and I are the couple." He has developed strong feelings and, thanks to some liquid courage, at a wedding they all attended he confessed them to his best friend's girlfriend. He then started the clock on "It's only a matter of time before something physical happens" after she said she felt the same way about him. Now he's in a mess. Where does he go from here? The train has already left the station after he failed to act like an adult and stuff those feelings deep down inside while formulating a plot to break his best friend and his girlfriend up. Now that that's off the table, he has a much rougher road ahead. One that will likely end his friendship. Had he played it right, he could have come up with a scheme where his friend wanted nothing to do with her ever again. If she's the one, there will be a smoldering pile of ashes left behind. I see why blaming it on the universe is a much easier way to go about these sorts of things. Best of luck to these two as they follow their hearts. Forget bizarre fetishes, these people are freaks. If you had any doubt about the ability of some to add significance to anything, this will erase that. They've attached intimacy to just about anything. We're talking everything from snotty tissue cleanup and hair tents, whatever that is. One of these weirdos from Reddit knew that her boyfriend was the one because she didn’t have a tissue, and he offered up his shirt for her to wipe his nose on. What are we doing people? - CF in Kansas writes: The true romance I would love to see is Sophie Cunningham and Enes Kanter Freedom.  They seem like they would make a great couple!! What do you think of that match? SeanJo Being someone who knows ball, I can tell you that he does like blondes. That being said, I don't know if she's his type or not. ------------- That's it. We'll do it again next Thursday and the Thursday after that. Then, for the first time all year (at least that I can remember), there will be a Thursday without True Romance. I'm taking the last week of October off and I won't be taking my laptop with me. But that's still a few weeks away. So keep the song recommendations and anything else you want to share coming my way. As always, you can reach me, anonymously if you prefer, at sean.joseph@outkick.com. Go follow along on Twitter and Facebook. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f8a175342cf4db8db1e9 'The View' co-host predicts Texas will 'go blue' as polls show Talarico leading Paxton te 2026-10-08T20:10:09.578Z 'The View' co-host predicts Texas will 'go blue' as polls show Talarico leading Paxton "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin predicted Thursday that voters will flip Texas blue in November for the first time in about 30 years as the panel discussed the tight race between Democratic candidate James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate. "I think we will. I think we will see Texas go blue, actually. I really do," Hostin remarked. "In September, not only one, but eight pollsters had Talarico ahead 51 to 45 percent. That is so significant given that a Democrat hasn't won statewide office in 30 years. That same poll showed that he is leading Paxton among women 56 percent to 40 percent. Among voters aged 18 to 29, 66 percent to 22 percent, and among Hispanics, 62 percent to 30 percent. We're talking about Texas. He's going to win this race." Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin argued that Talarico's edge in the Lone Star State was a referendum on President Donald Trump's administration.  "I mean the fact that Texas is in play speaks to the moment right now that people are so frustrated with the current leadership," she said. "A Democrat hasn't won statewide in Texas in over 30 years. I still think it could go either direction for Paxton or Talarico, but this is kind of a perfect storm, and it's a mess of the president's own making." TEXAS VOTERS HAVE PLENTY TO SAY ABOUT WHETHER LONE STAR STATE COULD TURN BLUE Griffin agreed the state might flip blue, calling Talarico a good candidate. She argued that Sen. John Cornyn would've been a better Republican candidate over Paxton, who was endorsed by Trump and came out on top in the GOP primary. A Fox News poll released in October found Talarico enjoying a net positive personal rating of 8 points among likely Texas voters (52% favorable vs. 44% unfavorable), compared to Paxton, who is underwater by 18 points (40% vs. 58%). Republicans are six times more likely to view Paxton unfavorably (32%) than Democrats do Talarico (5%). FOX NEWS POLL: GOP DIVISIONS SHAPE TEXAS SENATE RACE Likely Texas voters are split on control of the Senate: 49% prefer a Democratic Senate while 50% favor a Republican upper chamber. Eight percent of self-identified Republicans prefer the Democrats in power versus 1% of Democrats crossing over to pick the GOP. All this gives Talarico a slim 2-point edge over Paxton (51-49%) in the poll among likely voters. These matchup results are within the margin of sampling error. DEMOCRATS THINK A BLUE WAVE IS BUILDING. HERE ARE 3 FORCES THAT COULD STOP IT Co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Ana Navarro cast some doubt on the positive polling for the Democratic candidate, as Navarro said, "2016 left me scared." "I have hope. People should have hope, but hope alone won't win an election. People got to turn hope into vote. And I don't think they, you know, relying on polls and just kind of sitting back and getting complacent is something that nobody can afford to do if they want to see change," Navarro said. Paxton's campaign did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment. MEET THE VOTERS WHO COULD BREAK THE GOP’S DECADESLONG GRIP ON A REPUBLICAN STRONGHOLD Trump campaigned with Paxton in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday. The pair both pointed to Talarico's absence from campaigning at the event. The Senate candidate's campaign responded to the criticism, explaining Talarico has been sick with the flu and is expected to return to the campaign trail this weekend. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "Anyone taking seriously what Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin say about politics likely has a low enough IQ to qualify as a guest host on ‘The View,’" RNC spokesman Zach Kraft told Fox News Digital in a statement about the co-hosts' remarks. Fox News' Victoria Balara contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f89d75342cf4db8db1cb Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute misconduct claims, warn of chilling effect te 2026-10-08T20:10:05.788Z Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute misconduct claims, warn of chilling effect Three fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute allegations of mishandling sensitive information, warning in an open letter that their dismissals are creating a chilling effect on the company’s AI safety culture. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f66975342cf4db8db17e Boil water advisory continues as Global Water awaits E. coli test results te 2026-10-08T20:00:41.264Z Boil water advisory continues as Global Water awaits E. coli test results Global Water Resources issued another statement at noon today, encouraging water customers to continue heeding a boil water advisory.  The advisory was initially released yesterday around 5:30 p.m., following two preliminary tests that indicated tap water could be contaminated with E. coli. The presence of E. coli in the water system has not been confirmed and repeat testing is underway.    The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality regulations require repeat samples at and near the location where the two preliminary positive samples were originally taken.   What customers need to know   As of Oct. 7, 2026, you should boil all water for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes.  Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute, then let it cool before using.  Bottled water may be used as an alternative.  Boil your tap water even if you filter it through a home water filter or a pitcher that filters water.  Do not use un-boiled tap water for drinking or cooking, making ice or beverages, brushing teeth, preparing infant formula or food.  E. coli bacteria can make you sick and are a particular concern for people with weakened immune systems.  Boiling water kills bacteria, viruses, and other organisms that can cause disease. This precaution helps protect your health and that of your family. See advice from your health care provider if you have health concerns.  If you have a compromised immune system, have an infant, or are elderly, you may be at increased risk and should seek advice about drinking water from your health care providers.    When will customers get an update  The water company is still waiting for testing results from a third-party laboratory that will confirm whether E. coli is present in the Global Water system. Testing results take approximately 24 hours from repeat sampling.  In the meantime, Global Water advised they are utilizing all appropriate measures, including activating their emergency operation center in case of contamination.  Global Water plans to provide an update after the 24-hour testing window, which began around5:30 p.m. yesterday.  Visit the website for public health information and updates at GRWesources.com/public-notice or contact customer service at 866-940-1102.   The post Boil water advisory continues as Global Water awaits E. coli test results appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f66175342cf4db8db152 ELI STEELE: France's schools are burning. White guilt is helping fan the flames te 2026-10-08T20:00:33.870Z ELI STEELE: France's schools are burning. White guilt is helping fan the flames Editor's note: This op-ed is part of a series by Eli Steele exploring White guilt in America and the West. Steele is the director of the newly released documentary essay, "White Guilt." See the film at WhiteGuiltFilm.com. One of the most striking images of the riots that I saw sweeping France in recent days was that of a burning school in Nantes. The student movement in the streets around the school called itself a demand for education. I was scrolling through my X feed when I saw the image of a burning trash can outside Lycée Nelson Mandela. The flames spread to the walls of the building and into the glass entrance hall. There were still students in their classrooms and, thankfully, every one of them got out. When this school opened 12 years ago, its construction cost approximately €64 million, and it was touted as a beacon of hope and possibility for young people. Now the school has been shuttered for repairs, and its 1,700 students must learn from home for the time being. TRUMP, WALTZ LINK FRANCE RIOTS TO MASS IMMIGRATION AS THOUSANDS ARE ARRESTED And that is just one school. According to the education minister, 24 schools have been burned or ransacked since late September, and about 30,000 students won't see the inside of their classrooms for weeks. More than 6,500 people have been arrested, most of them minors. At least 215 students have been hurt, along with 85 teachers and staff. A 16-year-old lost the use of an eye. In La Ciotat, a physics teacher was sprayed in the face with gasoline and struck by a student from his own lycée while trying to put out a fire. Many media figures and nonprofit organizations like Amnesty International emphasized the students’ demands for better educational conditions and criticized the police response, while also acknowledging violence by some demonstrators. The demands were for more teachers, smaller classes, and decent buildings. FRENCH PM REJECTS POLICE BRUTALITY CLAIMS AFTER TEENS SEVERELY INJURED IN PROTESTS: 'ACCIDENTS HAPPEN' In the more shocking videos that flowed from the streets of France out into the world, there were teachers who made a point of standing with the students in the streets. In some cases, parents and union members joined in. The mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, stood with students who were blockading their own school and argued that violence can sometimes be legitimate, although he also said he opposed violence and called for de-escalation. As one watches the footage of students swarming the streets, seemingly with impunity, one has to wonder how the civilization that gave the world Voltaire, Rousseau, Camus and the free public school arrived at a place where schools can burn amid a movement demanding better schools. FRANCE’S TEEN RIOTS TAKE EXPLOSIVE NEW TURN AS GOVERNMENT POINTS FINGER AT HARD LEFT In more ways than one, this is just an old story. A post-1960s story. What is happening in the streets of France is the latest iteration of the White guilt formula that has its roots in America. My father, Shelby Steele, has written about White guilt since the 1980s. For him, White guilt is not personal. It is not the guilt a person feels for something he did. Almost no Whites alive today owned slaves or ran colonies. How can one feel guilt for sins one did not commit? ELI STEELE: THE TERROR OF BEING CALLED RACIST IS CRUSHING FREE SPEECH IN AMERICA White guilt is collective guilt. The left has condemned all Whites for the sins of the West, from slavery and segregation to colonialism. It has made whiteness a symbol of historical evil that must be torn down. In doing so, it has created the terror of being called a racist or a colonialist and stripped of moral authority. To escape that terror, many Whites try to buy their way out. But only the "oppressed" can grant innocence, and so a bargain is struck. The "oppressed" sell victimhood for power. The "oppressor" buys innocence with deference, programs, and lower expectations, and when the pressure is high enough, silence in the face of the match. Both sides get what they want, except the children, who are mere pawns. There is a difference between then and now. In the 1960s, people were oppressed. Today they are taught oppression. Most of these students never lived under colonialism. They have been taught that they still do. So, we should not be surprised, and yet it is still startling, that one of the main features of these protests has often been the Palestinian flag. A flag about Gaza has nothing to do with class sizes in Nantes, and yet it says everything about this movement. ANTI-ISRAEL GROUPS RALLY ACROSS US ON OCTOBER 7 ANNIVERSARY, CHANTING 'LONG LIVE THE INTIFADA' It does two things at once. First, it is an accusation. The students have been taught that Israel is the genocidal oppressor and the Palestinians their innocent victims. When they raise that flag, they are accusing France of being like Israel. Second, it is the claim that the students are the Palestinians in this situation and therefore they are the inheritors of the victimhood that the flag symbolizes. They have granted themselves innocence and moral legitimacy through victimhood. When the Saint-Denis mayor claims that violence can be legitimate, he is merely following the script of the Black Lives Matter activists who called the 2020 looting across America reparations. If he stood against the students and demanded the Western values of responsibility and accountability, he would be branded a traitor to the cause. After all, the victims must remain victims. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The blockades have spread from the suburbs into Paris, all the way to the most elite lycées in France, and even private schools. These private school students come from comparatively privileged backgrounds and, judging from the photos of the barricades, many are White. White guilt rewards even the White students if they do one key thing: dissociate from the evil West. Their reward for allying with the oppressed is innocence. No matter what France does, it loses. Every attempt by the "oppressor system" to restore law and order becomes a new grievance for the oppressed. When one insists that a newish €64 million school is not a symbol of neglect, one is cast out with contempt as a racist. When a care worker at a Marseille bus stop told students not to smash the shelter and to go protest instead, a 15-year-old fired a flaming spray into her face. Afterward, she still called their cause "noble, legitimate." The "oppressed" will never give up the grievance, because under White guilt it is their only power. The White guilt elites only care about the innocence they gain from escaping the oppressor box via allyship. After all, they see their own nation as the oppressor. So the decline continues. What burned in Nantes was not just the school. It was the idea that a nation can defend itself, its laws and principles without first confessing to its past sins. White guilt makes that defense difficult, if not impossible. And that is what gives White guilt its power as the most destructive force in America and the West. It turns the people who built the school into the people who watch it burn and call it social justice. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ELI STEELE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f65d75342cf4db8db13f Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard Gets Defensive Over Questions About His Unit te 2026-10-08T20:00:29.922Z Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard Gets Defensive Over Questions About His Unit The Detroit Lions defense led by Kelvin Sheppard has been absolutely lit up through the first four weeks of the 2026 NFL season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f65b75342cf4db8db136 Eagles Have Serious Injury Worry Emerge on Offense te 2026-10-08T20:00:27.675Z Eagles Have Serious Injury Worry Emerge on Offense The Philadelphia Eagles have more injury worries on the offensive line after Lane Johnson retired and the team traded Cam Jurgens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f65975342cf4db8db12d Giants Get Positive Cam Skattebo, Malik Nabers Injury News te 2026-10-08T20:00:25.711Z Giants Get Positive Cam Skattebo, Malik Nabers Injury News The New York Giants got positive injury updates on a host of crucial players on Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f65775342cf4db8db124 Chiefs Recognize Historic NFL Milestone for Kenneth Walker III te 2026-10-08T20:00:23.846Z Chiefs Recognize Historic NFL Milestone for Kenneth Walker III The Kansas City Chiefs' offseason addition of running back Kenneth Walker III couldn't have turned out any better so far. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f65675342cf4db8db11b MLB's Offer of 154-Game Season Proposes Radical, Fan-Friendly Change te 2026-10-08T20:00:22.049Z MLB's Offer of 154-Game Season Proposes Radical, Fan-Friendly Change MLB proposed to shorten the schedule to 154 games, while expanding the Division Series to a best-of-seven format. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f65375342cf4db8db112 Damian Lillard Returns to Portland, Begins New Era With Ja Morant te 2026-10-08T20:00:19.663Z Damian Lillard Returns to Portland, Begins New Era With Ja Morant Damian Lillard makes his return to Portland as the Trail Blazers debut their exciting new backcourt alongside Ja Morant. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f65175342cf4db8db109 Caitlin Clark Discusses Coach Stephanie White's Future After Fever Exit te 2026-10-08T20:00:17.482Z Caitlin Clark Discusses Coach Stephanie White's Future After Fever Exit The Fever lost in the first round of the playoffs, causing Stephanie White's job to be in jeopardy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f64f75342cf4db8db100 Nebraska Fans Paying $3,000 for Unusual Memorial Stadium Souvenirs te 2026-10-08T20:00:15.391Z Nebraska Fans Paying $3,000 for Unusual Memorial Stadium Souvenirs Nebraska fans are spending thousands on unusual Memorial Stadium souvenirs, including used urinal troughs priced at $3,000. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f64d75342cf4db8db0f7 How ‘Captain Zero’ Turned Depression Into a Supervillain te 2026-10-08T20:00:13.492Z How ‘Captain Zero’ Turned Depression Into a Supervillain Z Cher-Aimé and Andre Engco of Cutting Edge Animation discuss the evolution of their animated superhero drama, Captain Zero. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f64b75342cf4db8db0ee Tyrese Haliburton Spoke to NBA Icon About What to Expect With Pacers Return te 2026-10-08T20:00:11.835Z Tyrese Haliburton Spoke to NBA Icon About What to Expect With Pacers Return After an Achilles injury turned his world upside down, the Pacers superstar guard got some needed advice from a Team USA teammate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f64975342cf4db8db0e5 Georgia's Kirby Smart Puts Alabama on Notice Ahead of SEC Showdown te 2026-10-08T20:00:09.806Z Georgia's Kirby Smart Puts Alabama on Notice Ahead of SEC Showdown Georgia coach Kirby Smart issued a challenge to Alabama ahead of Saturday's anticipated SEC showdown between two undefeated teams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f64675342cf4db8db0dc Adam Schefter Reveals Why Eagles Traded Pro Bowl OL Cam Jurgens te 2026-10-08T20:00:06.763Z Adam Schefter Reveals Why Eagles Traded Pro Bowl OL Cam Jurgens The Philadelphia Eagles traded veteran interior offensive lineman Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f3f475342cf4db8db088 Lindsey Vonn works up a sweat for her birthday, Dodgers slammed for celebration & Romo's bad stretch continues te 2026-10-08T19:50:12.775Z Lindsey Vonn works up a sweat for her birthday, Dodgers slammed for celebration & Romo's bad stretch continues Over the hump and safely on the other side! We've got football tonight. We've got more playoff baseball. We've got a Yankees-less October to look forward to now! What a time to be alive. If we could only get the Dodgers outta here, it would be perfect. Give me White Sox-Brewers for all the marbles, just like God intended! On that note, welcome to a Thursday Nightcaps — the one where Lindsey Vonn works up a sweat as she gears up for a big birthday bash. LINDSEY VONN TURNS HEADS BY HER POOL, GISELE SNUBS TOM BRADY & THE RIDICULOUS FAKE OUTRAGE OVER US OPEN FANS Happy early 42nd birthday, Lindsey! What else? I've got Jazz Chisholm confused as to why he was booed last night, Ronald Acuna NOT confused as to why he was booed, and Tony Romo's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaad stretch continued last weekend at a Korn Ferry qualifier. TONY ROMO HIT WITH SEVERAL NEW CITATIONS AFTER OWI ARREST, FURTHER JEOPARDIZING RETURN TO NFL BROADCASTS Poor Tony got the two most feared letters in the alphabet scribbled on his scorecard after the final round. You'll see. OK, grab you a big 'ol drink, pour it out for the Yankees, and then settle in for a Thursday 'Cap! Let's go ahead and get on with the big story of the day on this second Thursday of October ... Was that Anthony Volpe home run ... a home run? I say no, it was not. The first replay is deceiving, but the second one from the side makes it pretty clear. I think the umps got it 100% right. "But statcast said it would've been a home run, Zach!" Yeah, well my eyes said it wouldn't have been a home run, and I'm still taking actual humans over the robots in 2026. Maybe not in 2027, but certainly in 2026. And by the way, for those too young to remember ... last night was a makeup call from the Baseball Gods 30 years (!!!) in the making: Yeah, I don't want to hear it, Yankees fans. You were always living on borrowed time after that. Now that we've got that outta the way, let's go ahead and get this class started with Lindsey Vonn gearing up for her 42nd birthday: "I guess this means summer is over….but it also means my birthday is coming up soon," Vonn wrote before dumping out a flurry of Instagram content from this past summer. Amen, Lindsey! What a year for OutKick's favorite Olympian. Scrambled her leg back in February, had everything patched up, and now she's on the comeback tour as we close in on Halloween. I would expect nothing less. She's a champion. If I'm buying stock in 2027, it's gonna be in Lindsey Vonn. I think she's got more in the tank. I can't wait to find out. Moving on ... Let's head BACK to Yankee Stadium and check in with Jazz Chisholm after last night's dud in New York. Jazz, for those who missed it, was confused as to why Yankees fans booed the hell out of him after grounding out in the bottom of the ninth. Seems like a real head-scratcher to me! "It doesn't hurt. It's just confusing because it's the playoffs and we're trying to win games. So you're booing a guy that's playing trying to help the team win." Hey, Jazz — if you don't wanna be booed, maybe head back down to Miami! I despise the Yankees, but I can absolutely understand why the fans booed you for swinging at a 1-0 pitch, after five straight balls, with the tying run on first in the final inning. You can't figure out why they booed you for that? Really? Come on. Now, I'm not the biggest Ronald Acuna fan after these playoffs, either, but goodness, just look at how HE responded to being booed last night: I thought Acuna looked checked out the entire postseason. Believe me, I've watched every Braves game because the First Lady is a Braves fan. He looked disinterested from the jump. But at least he owned it after another horrible game last night. Take notes, Jazz! OK, let's rapid-fire this Thursday class into a big Thursday night. First up? Might as well stay on the diamond and check in with the NLDS champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers! I've noticed this a bunch in sports over the past few years ... the celebrations seem far more toned down than I can ever remember. Fair or foul? Obviously, everyone is gonna pick on the Dodgers here because they're low-hanging fruit, but the Brewers were just as guilty last night. Perhaps it's the whole, "Act like you've been there before" mindset, which certainly applies to LA. They are quite literally there every year. I was a little surprised at the Brewers, though. That was an intense series, and a hostile environment. I thought I'd see a little more out of them. Oh well. Brew Crew in six! Finally, on the way out, let's check in with Tony Romo fresh off his ... amicable departure ... from CBS: Hilarious story from a Korn Ferry pre-qualifier in Oklahoma. Apparently, Tony Romo shaved two strokes off his final round scorecard. Inadvertently, of course. He put himself down for pars on the 16th and 17th hole on his final back-nine, when his playing partner — a pro from Louisiana named Brandon Rice — had him at bogeys for both holes. Rice told Monday Q Info earlier this week that he thought Romo made a 5 on his 16th hole, but Romo told him in scoring it actually was a 4, and that’s the score Romo signed for. Romo's group was also being monitored by a South Central PGA pro because it was "limping" to the finish, according to the unnamed pro. The same pro told GOLF.com that Romo had a three-putt bogey 5 on 16 and a three-putt bogey 5 on 17. Not good! Keller, a former All-American college golfer and a widely respected rules official, described a rushed scoring process and Romo signing Rice’s proffered card without carefully checking it," GOLF.com wrote. "He suggested that Romo, between the slow-play warning hanging over the group, his inability to mount any sort of birdie run 'and all that was going on with him' was frustrated with how the day went. "Keller said Romo took responsibility for the wrong card and was 'very complimentary' about the event and how it was run. Keller noted that Romo was not going to advance either way." Just an awful run of luck for Tony Romo right now. He gets dinged for a pesky OWI, loses his job at CBS, and then gets outed by some nark in Oklahoma. Oh well. They say bad things come in threes, which means Tony is about to turn this thing around at the buzzer. Stay tuned! OK, that's it for today. Good class. Long class. Let's go have a big Thursday night of football, and get ready for a monster weekend. 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CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The highest seed in both the Wild Card and Division Series, owners proposed, would be given the ability to choose their opponents. "Returning to a 154-game schedule would allow us to introduce a weekly off-day, which is good for player health, while also creating a new national broadcast window to showcase our most exciting teams and players," MLB spokesman Glen Caplin said. "A shorter regular season unlocks making October even better for our fans -- with fewer weekday afternoon games, a longer Division Series and more opportunities to see the game’s best pitchers on the biggest stage. And allowing the top seeds to select their opponents in the first two rounds would create compelling storylines, intensify existing rivalries and create new ones." The opponent-choosing could perhaps be a reaction to this year's postseason format, in which the American League teams with the second- and third-best records, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, will not see the Championship Series. YANKEES LEGENDS DEREK JETER, ALEX RODRIGUEZ DELIVER BLUNT POST-MORTEM ON TEAM: 'SOMETHING HAS TO CHANGE' Under the current format, rather than reseeding , the top seed in each league is automatically slated to face the winner of the 4-5 seed matchup, and the No. 2 seed goes against the 3-6 seed winner. The top three seeds are given to the three division winners (with the top two getting a bye), in record order, while the 4-6 seeds are given to the best non-division winners, also in record order. Thus, despite the second-best record in the AL, the Yankees were the fourth seed. With the 154-game schedule, which wouldn't be implemented until 2029, all teams would be off on Mondays , except for a rare nationally televised game or a holiday, in which case they would then be off that Thursday. Minor League Baseball is off every Monday, which has apparently been well received , as it's normally paired with a Sunday day game. Each team would also have a scheduled split doubleheader against each of its division rivals during the season. MLB teams originally played 154 games until the 1960s. The proposal from the owners still includes a salary cap, which players have adamantly opposed and said is non-negotiable. The owners are expected to lock out the players on Dec. 1, when the current collective bargaining agreement expires. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f3ef75342cf4db8db06d BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS: Bet $10, Get $150 in Bonuses When You Bet on Bucs-Cowboys in NJ, PA, MI, WV te 2026-10-08T19:50:07.715Z BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS: Bet $10, Get $150 in Bonuses When You Bet on Bucs-Cowboys in NJ, PA, MI, WV Football is one of those games where it really doesn’t matter who plays and who is available; you’re going to watch the game. Tonight we are locked in on the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys, and BetMGM is offering bonus code FOXNEWS to new bettors in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia that gives you $150 in bets when you wager $10.  On paper, this may seem like it will be a blowout. The Buccaneers are 0-4 and have struggled in every game to really get anything flowing on offense. They have made each game close, but haven’t been able to get over the hump. Each one of their losses has been by one score.  In order to stay in this game, Jalon Daniels will need to find his receiving options. His primary target will likely be Emeka Egbuka, but Cade Otton and Curtis Godwin Jr. are both solid options for him to throw to. The problem seems to be that the team can’t get the ball into the end zone, as they have just three receiving touchdowns this season.  The Cowboys are always one of the best offenses with Dak Prescott under center. We know that Prescott can find his receivers if he is given time, and his connection with CeeDee Lamb is arguably the best in the game. A third of Prescott’s passes have gone to Lamb this season.  George Pickens is another great choice at receiver for Prescott. However, Ryan Flournoy has been one of the more surprising targets for the Cowboys this year. In the red zone, you should keep your eyes on Lamb or tight end Jake Ferguson. 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Thomas More Society Senior Counsel Matt Heffron told Fox News Digital in an interview Wednesday that Lincoln's ordinance amounts to government "viewpoint discrimination," arguing counselors are permitted to help minors move toward gender transition but barred from counseling them toward accepting their biological sex when that is the client's stated goal. "The government allows certain type of speech in therapy sessions, and it disallows other sorts of speech or viewpoints," Heffron said. "It's just a confirmation of government viewpoint, government-favored speech over disfavored speech." FIRED SCHOOL COUNSELOR LOSES AGAIN AFTER FREE SPEECH FIGHT OVER GENDER-THEMED BOOKS IN HIS OFFICE Heffron said Lincoln's ordinance prevents counselors from helping minors who want to become comfortable with their biological sex or address unwanted same-sex attraction. He argued that a nearly identical Colorado restriction was found unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in Chiles v. Salazar as viewpoint discrimination and that the Eighth Circuit subsequently reached a similar conclusion in a case involving Kansas City. EXCLUSIVE: INDIANA SCHOOL COUNSELOR FIRED FOR SPEAKING OUT ON GENDER IDENTITY POLICY SETTLES LAWSUIT FOR $200K Heffron said a counselor accused of having those conversations could face an investigation and potentially a misdemeanor charge, a $500 fine, a $100 civil penalty and the loss of professional licenses or credentials. Heffron said Thomas More Society repeatedly asked Lincoln to repeal the ordinance or agree not to enforce it, but after the city declined to do so and stopped responding, the group filed suit. DETRANSITIONERS REVEAL HOW DOCTORS PUSHED THEM TOWARD LIFE-ALTERING TREATMENT AS TEENS "The stakes of this case as far as minors are concerned, is that there are minors out there, and a fair number of them is what I hear, who are perhaps faith-based or for other reasons, they are unhappy with same-sex attraction that they may be experiencing or they're unhappy with what used to be called gender dysphoria," Heffron said. "And these minors go to a therapist, particularly a Catholic one like the one in this case, and they ask to be helped. It's awful, it's cruel to tell those children they can't be helped," he added. "In fact, the only thing that the statute or that ordinance allows is it will allow that therapist to help guide them into gender transition with all of the evils that include surgeries and hormones and that sort of thing. They can guide them into that. And they can make them comfortable with their same-sex attraction." CATHOLIC NUNS CARING FOR DYING PATIENTS FIGHT NEW YORK TRANS RULE, FACE JAIL TIME In this instance, Heffron said the government is policing speech. "When an ordinance tries to say what sort of view is allowed, what sort of speech is allowed, that's viewpoint discrimination," Heffron said. Fox News Digital reached out to Jamie Reyes, director of the Lincoln Commission on Human Rights in Lincoln, Nebraska, for comment. The city said that it does not comment on pending litigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7f19675342cf4db8daff7 Marine Corps Osprey catches fire during exercise in North Carolina; 4 injured te 2026-10-08T19:40:06.223Z Marine Corps Osprey catches fire during exercise in North Carolina; 4 injured A U.S. Marine Corps aircraft carrying four service members burst into flames Thursday following a hard landing during a training mission in North Carolina. The MV-22B Osprey out of Marine Corps Air Station New River went down near the Bladen Lakes State Forest. BLOODIED, EJECTED MARINE CORPS PILOT SEEN CALM AND COLLECTED AFTER WASHINGTON CRASH DESTROYS AIRCRAFT All four personnel aboard were taken for medical evaluation, according to a Marine Corps statement provided to Fox News. White Lake Fire Chief Dale Brennan told WECT that at least one Marine suffered burns and was rushed to a nearby clinic. Both civilian and military emergency crews responded to the crash site. ARMY IDENTIFIES 2 PILOTS KILLED IN APACHE HELICOPTER CRASH NEAR FORT HOOD DURING TRAINING EXERCISE The incident coincided with scheduled training exercises at MCAS New River this week. Prior to the exercise, neighboring Camp Lejeune had issued a notice warning local residents to expect increased traffic delays, security measures, and emergency response activity. The cause of the incident remains under investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ef4275342cf4db8dae91 BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS: Get up to $1500 in Bonuses When Betting on Cowboys-Bucs on TNF te 2026-10-08T19:30:10.922Z BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS: Get up to $1500 in Bonuses When Betting on Cowboys-Bucs on TNF Tonight brings us Thursday Night Football and the launch of Week 5 in the NFL, which means we are more than 25% done with this season. That still leaves plenty of time to wager on the season, and BetMGM is giving you a great reason to do it tonight using promo code FOXNEWS. You can wager up to $1,500 on your first bet and receive it back in bonus funds if the bet is a loser.  There is still a lot left to be decided for both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys. One of the teams looks like they might be done, but the other is still navigating how they will get through the remainder of the season and into the postseason.  The Buccaneers are looking like one of the worst teams in football. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ea9475342cf4db8dabf8 Jon Stewart tells Democrats to 'govern' and skip 'performative' Trump impeachment if they win te 2026-10-08T19:10:12.641Z Jon Stewart tells Democrats to 'govern' and skip 'performative' Trump impeachment if they win Comedian Jon Stewart urged Democrats not to pursue impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump if they regain control of the House and Senate, arguing on his podcast that he doesn't want to see "performative" hearings. During a question-and-answer segment at the end of Stewart's "The Weekly Show" podcast, he was asked whether Democrats should seek to impeach Trump if they regain control of Congress in the midterm elections. He said he wanted to see Democrats make a full-scale effort to rebalance the economy, and said he didn't want to see performative hearings. "I don't want to see a f---ing five-act performative play of House hearings," Stewart said. "I just don't want to see it. I don't want to see everybody having the opportunity to pantomime accountability because you know they're actually not going to bring it." STEWART EXPECTS SCHUMER, JEFFRIES TO DISAPPOINT IF THE DEMS WIN BACK THE HOUSE AND SENATE "You want to do some investigations of some s---, that's great," he continued. "But on the triage list of what's wrong in this country, it is, 'I'm sorry, sir, you're going to have to stay in the waiting room because this guy just got shot, and it sounds to me like you just have a sore throat.' Like do the s--- that actually is killing people right now." Stewart added that he wanted Democrats to "govern." "You want to do some things that are ancillary, a little side project, you want to do the investigations as a hobby, knock yourself out. Fix s---," he said. "Jon Stewart is tapping into a real tension within the Democratic electorate," Lauryn Killian, CEO of Killian Campaigns, told Fox News Digital in a statement. "There will certainly be Democrats who want impeachment, particularly those who believe the Trump administration warrants aggressive congressional scrutiny." "But there is a meaningful difference between legitimate accountability and turning impeachment into another chapter of the anti-Trump resistance movement," she continued. "If Democrats take back Congress, voters will expect them to actually govern, not spend two years trying to undo the last election."  HOUSE DEMS PLOT TRUMP INVESTIGATION BLITZ IF THEY SEIZE MAJORITY Killian said the smarter political strategy would be to look into "wrongdoing and pursue accountability where the facts warrant it, while focusing congressional energy on issues that actually affect Americans' lives: the economy, affordability, public safety and government competence." "Winning Congress would give Democrats an opportunity to demonstrate they can govern beyond simply being the opposition," she added. "If they turn that opportunity into another impeachment crusade, Republicans will have a very clear argument to make to voters: Democrats were given power to govern, and chose instead to keep fighting the last election."  "Jon Stewart is saying what Democrats don't want to hear: voters want results, not revenge," Y. David Scharf, chair of government strategies and controversies at Morrison Cohen, told Fox News Digital. "If Democrats win Congress and spend the next two years trying to impeach Trump instead of lowering costs and fixing the economy, they'll be writing the Republican playbook for 2028." He described impeachment as "political theater." Democratic strategist James Carville and his podcast co-host Al Hunt also warned against impeachment on Tuesday. Carville and Hunt argued that impeachment would be a waste of time and Democrats should devote their energy to investigating the president instead. CARVILLE SAYS THE GOP IS BETTER THAN DEMOCRATS AT ONE KEY SKILL THE 2028 DEM NOMINEE WILL NEED "I’ll tell you one thing that I think Democrats should steer clear of, and that’s impeachment," Hunt said. "It’s not that Trump has not committed impeachable offenses, far worse than what he was accused of back in 2019 with Ukraine. I mean, he has. I mean, you could come up with a bill of particulars of, you know, a dozen at least. But you know something, James? It’s not going to happen, and it is a distraction." "It is a waste of energy," Hunt added. "Investigate, investigate, investigate. Don’t go on a mission that isn’t going to succeed." Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who also served as White House chief of staff, urged fellow Democrats not to pursue impeachment during an interview on Sunday. "You’re never going to get an impeachment," he said. "Then, if you do that, you just basically prove all [of] Washington is what the American people think. It’s Disneyland on the Potomac. Deliver the change. Deliver a comprehensive ethics package that uses the investigations to then deliver change." The warnings came as Democrats held a polling advantage over Republicans heading into the final weeks before the midterm elections. FORMER CHICAGO MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL DECLARES AMERICA IS READY FOR A JEWISH PRESIDENT House race projections show Democrats winning 215 seats compared to 201 for the GOP, meaning Democrats would need to win at least three of the 19 remaining toss-up races to clinch a majority. Republicans would need to win at least 17 of those races. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has declined to say whether he would support impeachment proceedings against Trump, though he appeared to suggest over the summer that impeachment would not be a top priority. Fox News' Anders Hagstrom and Alexander Hall contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ea9275342cf4db8dabef Illinois woman disappears on trip with boyfriend who returned home without her, mother says te 2026-10-08T19:10:10.784Z Illinois woman disappears on trip with boyfriend who returned home without her, mother says Police are searching for a young woman from Illinois who has been missing for more than a week. The Palatine Police Department reports Alyssa Smith, 24, has been missing since September 30, after going on a trip to Chicago with her boyfriend and never returning home, her mother confirmed to Fox News Digital. Her mother has been sharing posts and flyers on social media pleading for her daughter's return. SISTER OF MISSING DC MOM SPEAKS OUT AFTER EX’S ARREST EXPOSES 'HORRIFYING' ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP Her boyfriend, Jacob Ray Caso, returned home from Chicago without Alyssa, her mother, Rebecca Smith said. NEW YORK GRANDMOTHER VANISHES IN LAS VEGAS AS FAMILY GETS MYSTERIOUS TEXTS FROM HER PHONE ASKING FOR BITCOIN He reshared a missing persons poster for Smith on social media with the message "Time to come home," he wrote. "No one is mad at you." Caso has not been accused of any crime or wrongdoing. "Since receiving the missing-person report, Palatine Police detectives have been actively investigating Smith’s whereabouts and following up on information received regarding possible sightings," police said. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X According to police, reports indicate Smith may have been seen on Saturday, Oct. 3, in the Grant Park area, as well as near Cicero Avenue and Roosevelt Road. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Investigators are working to verify these sightings and gather additional information on her current location. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Smith appears to work at a Chipotle, according to her social media account. She is described as a White female, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing between 135 and 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. SEND US A TIP She has several body piercings and numerous tattoos, notably including a "Pennywise" clown tattoo on her left shoulder. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST At the time of her disappearance, Smith was believed to be wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, light khaki-colored pants or sweatpants, and white Adidas sneakers. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Anyone who spots Smith or has information on her immediate whereabouts should contact their local law enforcement agency or dial 911. Fox News Digital has reached out to Caso and the Palatine Police Department. 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"Seven plus months ago, I posted that (Lisa) had her last chemotherapy," Pavin wrote in a post on Instagram. "We found out a couple months ago that her cancer never went away completely." Despite the gut punch diagnosis, Pavin appears to be optimistic about the outlook based on his words online. CANCER VACCINE PREVENTS DEADLY MELANOMA FROM RETURNING OR SPREADING IN LANDMARK TRIAL "Over the last two months and after multiple visits to The Mayo Clinic, Lisa is getting her CAR-T infusion today. We are hoping and praying that this will kick her cancer’s a–!" Pavin writes that the emotional and physical toll of fighting the disease has been taxing while praising Lisa for her "courage" and showing plenty of gratitude towards the doctors as well as the family's support group. REITAN WINS AFTER NEARLY QUITTING FOR YOUTUBE, SNEDEKER'S WELL-EARNED CRY, AND EARLY PGA CHAMPIONSHIP HYPE "To the doctors, nurses and everyone at The Mayo Clinic, a heartfelt thank you for your care and empathy," he writes. "And much gratitude to all of Lisa’s friends who have reached out to her for your prayers and support which has helped more than you will ever know!" The comments are all universally positive and supportive, with followers offering prayers and words of encouragement , including former athletes such as Troy Aikman, Kenny Lofton and Teemu Selane. Even during his wife's battle, Pavin has found time to play the game he loves. The former US Open champion took part in the Sanford International at Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, South Dakota last month, finishing 21 strokes behind eventual winner Zach Johnson. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e87475342cf4db8dab79 Gardening Etcetera: Is time in your garden a journey or a destination? te 2026-10-08T19:01:08.903Z Gardening Etcetera: Is time in your garden a journey or a destination? This week's edition of the Gardening Etcetera column, written for the community by certified Master Gardeners of the University of Arizona's Coconino County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e87175342cf4db8dab4d Schumer, Jeffries dodge Mamdani controversy as fellow New York Dem unloads te 2026-10-08T19:01:05.813Z Schumer, Jeffries dodge Mamdani controversy as fellow New York Dem unloads New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has come under fire for his comments on the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, but two leading voices in New York politics have so far remained quiet. Mamdani’s post on Wednesday briefly acknowledged Hamas’ blitz on Israel that left more than 1,100 Israelis dead and more than 250 others captured and held hostage by the terrorist organization. But the bulk of his statement spent time on criticizing Israel for its actions in Gaza in the three years since. "The suffering did not begin nor end that day. It instead continued through the Israeli government’s devastating, ongoing genocide in Gaza, in which it has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians — including more than 21,000 children," Mamdani said on X. "Even since the so-called ceasefire, more than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed." MAMDANI DOUBLES DOWN ON ANTI-ISRAEL OCT 7 STATEMENT AFTER BACKLASH "That suffering has intensified with every Israeli bomb dropped on ambulances waiting outside hospitals, every drone strike targeting a residential building or journalist, and every shipment of food aid turned away at a border crossing," he continued. "Many New Yorkers are reckoning with this unbearable grief, and we mourn alongside them — all while knowing that our tax dollars fund these war crimes." Mamdani notably did not mention the Jewish community in New York City, which is home to nearly 1 million Jews, according to a 2023 study from the UJA-Federation of New York. And while at least one New York Democrat, Rep. Dan Goldman, laid into Mamdani for his comments, neither Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer nor House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the two most powerful Democrats in Congress, has reacted. MAMDANI’S $30M PLAN TO FIGHT ANTISEMITISM INCLUDES INCREASED FUNDING FOR ANTI-ISRAEL GROUP "This is a reprehensible statement on the anniversary of the horrific terrorist attack by a Palestinian terrorist organization against innocent Israelis," Goldman said on X. "In the guise of ‘grieving’ with those mourning that day, Mayor Mamdani asserts as fact hotly disputed allegations that he knows full well will offend and further upset those same people he pretends to grieve with." Neither Schumer nor Jeffries responded to requests for comment on Mamdani's remarks. They put out their own statements on the Oct. 7 attack on Wednesday. Schumer, who is Jewish, noted that the attack was the "single deadliest day in Jewish history since the Holocaust." His support of Israel has become a wedge issue for some Senate Democrats, who have slowly pushed back against funding arms for Israel following three years of conflict in Gaza. DEM SENATOR WHO DEMANDED SAUDI ACCOUNTABILITY OVER KHASHOGGI MEETS WITH CROWN PRINCE, PUSHES PALESTINIAN STATE "Today, we reaffirm our commitment to the security of the Israeli people, to the aid and wellbeing of the Palestinian people and the recovery of the devastation in Gaza that the ensuing conflict brought, and to doubling down on efforts for a lasting peace resulting in two states where Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in equal measures of peace, security, dignity, and mutual recognition," Schumer said. Jeffries was more aligned with Schumer’s left flank in his statement, while recognizing that "we are reminded of the painful reality that the Jewish people are in a constant struggle for survival, as has been the case for thousands of years." "Throughout the past three years, considerable suffering has plagued the Middle East. The horrific death of Palestinian civilians, destruction of civil society and devastation in Gaza is reprehensible and can never be allowed to happen again," Jeffries said. "In order to end the vicious cycle of bloodshed, for the good of the Israeli and Palestinian people, American policy in the region must change dramatically," he continued. "We must commit to the creation of an independent Palestinian state to provide dignity, respect and self-determination for the Palestinian people." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e86c75342cf4db8dab3d Warriors Had Eyes on Another Player Before Selecting Yaxel Lendeborg: Report te 2026-10-08T19:01:00.893Z Warriors Had Eyes on Another Player Before Selecting Yaxel Lendeborg: Report Yaxel Lendeborg fell to Golden State at No. 11, but the Warriors reportedly had him neck-and-neck with another top prospect. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e86a75342cf4db8dab34 Obama Endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia: What Governor Polls Show te 2026-10-08T19:00:58.586Z Obama Endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia: What Governor Polls Show Obama's endorsement comes as polls show Bottoms slightly trailing Republican Rick Jackson in the critical swing state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e86875342cf4db8dab2b Woman, 23, Has Life Planned—Then Meets Kindergartener, Changes Everything te 2026-10-08T19:00:56.376Z Woman, 23, Has Life Planned—Then Meets Kindergartener, Changes Everything Paige Bramlett always wanted to fall in love, get married, buy a house together, have babies, and build a family with someone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e86675342cf4db8dab22 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes Emphatic Statement About Being NBA’s Best te 2026-10-08T19:00:54.156Z Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes Emphatic Statement About Being NBA’s Best Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t hesitate when asked who the NBA’s best player is, and his record-setting run helps explain why. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e86475342cf4db8dab19 Trump Account Stocks Gifts Explained As Michael Dell Defends Rule te 2026-10-08T19:00:52.271Z Trump Account Stocks Gifts Explained As Michael Dell Defends Rule The Dells are among the strongest supporters of the program, and have donated over $6 billion to boost millions of accounts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e86275342cf4db8dab10 Boys Will Be Boys. But Why Must Girls Put Up With It for Life? te 2026-10-08T19:00:50.352Z Boys Will Be Boys. But Why Must Girls Put Up With It for Life? Indulging boys’ bad behavior when they are young means they carry it into adulthood—and women and girls pay the price. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e85f75342cf4db8dab07 Nate Silver’s Forecast Changes For Democrats—Seats Most Likely to Flip te 2026-10-08T19:00:47.898Z Nate Silver’s Forecast Changes For Democrats—Seats Most Likely to Flip The Silver Bulletin's forecast gives the party a 73.9 percent chance of winning the Senate as of Tuesday, up noticeably from 50.6 percent a month prior. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e85d75342cf4db8daafe Carlos Alcaraz Calls Out ATP Amidst Jannik Sinner's Season-Ending Injury te 2026-10-08T19:00:45.475Z Carlos Alcaraz Calls Out ATP Amidst Jannik Sinner's Season-Ending Injury Jannik Sinner will miss the rest of the 2026 season with a knee injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e85b75342cf4db8daaf5 ESPN Announces 'College GameDay' Guest Picker for Georgia-Alabama Matchup te 2026-10-08T19:00:43.725Z ESPN Announces 'College GameDay' Guest Picker for Georgia-Alabama Matchup ESPN's College GameDay announced its celebrity guest picker for Saturday's matchup between Georgia and Alabama. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e85975342cf4db8daaec Packers TE Tucker Kraft Gets Honest About Uncharacteristic Drop Issues te 2026-10-08T19:00:41.865Z Packers TE Tucker Kraft Gets Honest About Uncharacteristic Drop Issues Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft got honest about his uncharacteristic drop issues so far this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e85775342cf4db8daae3 Georgia-Alabama Game's Status Could Be Impacted by Hurricane Isaias te 2026-10-08T19:00:39.571Z Georgia-Alabama Game's Status Could Be Impacted by Hurricane Isaias Hurricane Isaias is expected to hit Florida and Alabama starting on Friday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e85575342cf4db8daada Aerial Photos Show Reflecting Pool Work Progress As Trump Announces Refill te 2026-10-08T19:00:37.469Z Aerial Photos Show Reflecting Pool Work Progress As Trump Announces Refill US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the Reflecting Pool is 'totally complete' and will be filled up this week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e85375342cf4db8daad1 49ers GM John Lynch Reveals Mike Evans' Defiant Injury Message to Him te 2026-10-08T19:00:35.581Z 49ers GM John Lynch Reveals Mike Evans' Defiant Injury Message to Him 49ers GM John Lynch revealed Mike Evans' defiant response after doctors and trainers expressed concerns about his injury return. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e85075342cf4db8daac8 A Peculiar Bias Drew Panthers HC Dave Canales to Star WR te 2026-10-08T19:00:32.479Z A Peculiar Bias Drew Panthers HC Dave Canales to Star WR Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan has had himself a week, could that be because of an interesting bias his head coach has? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e84e75342cf4db8daabf Ja'Marr Chase Takes Step Towards Possibly Returning for Week 5 Game te 2026-10-08T19:00:30.727Z Ja'Marr Chase Takes Step Towards Possibly Returning for Week 5 Game Both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins suffered injuries in last weekend's Bengals loss to the Jaguars. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e84a75342cf4db8daab6 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Simple Response to Critics of His Play Style te 2026-10-08T19:00:26.642Z Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Simple Response to Critics of His Play Style Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander responded to critics of his controversial play style. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e84775342cf4db8daaad Republicans Blame Trump for High Costs in Two Key Senate Battlegrounds te 2026-10-08T19:00:23.875Z Republicans Blame Trump for High Costs in Two Key Senate Battlegrounds Republicans are blaming Trump policies for increasing the cost of living in Iowa and Ohio, a new poll found ahead of the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e84575342cf4db8daaa4 Greg Abbott Gets Good Sign After Double Texas Polling Blow te 2026-10-08T19:00:21.349Z Greg Abbott Gets Good Sign After Double Texas Polling Blow Texas Governor Greg Abbott got some welcome news on Thursday after two recent polls showed his Democratic challenger ahead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e84175342cf4db8daa9b Pope Leo's Chances Of Winning Nobel Peace Prize te 2026-10-08T19:00:17.824Z Pope Leo's Chances Of Winning Nobel Peace Prize The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize set to be announced on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e83a75342cf4db8daa92 USS Abraham Lincoln's Condition As It Makes Port: What Photos Show te 2026-10-08T19:00:10.471Z USS Abraham Lincoln's Condition As It Makes Port: What Photos Show The USS Abraham Lincoln has docked back home in California, looking cleaner and fresher than when it made port in Thailand. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e83675342cf4db8daa75 Karla Toledo loses bid to end Tucson DACA deportation case te 2026-10-08T19:00:06.497Z Karla Toledo loses bid to end Tucson DACA deportation case An immigration judge on Tuesday refused to terminate deportation proceedings against Karla Toledo, a Tucson DACA recipient, saying that “DACA is not an absolute protection.” DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a program created in 2012 that lets certain people brought to the U.S. as children apply for a renewable two-year reprieve from deportation and a work permit. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Toledo at her Tucson home in May. Video footage shows agents bursting through the door and not providing a search warrant when she asked for one. At the time, Toledo was waiting for her DACA to renew, held a valid work permit and had no prior criminal history. She was held for 12 hours at the Tucson ICE Field Office, then transferred to an ICE processing center in Florence. After 18 hours of processing, she was moved to the Eloy Detention Center, where she was held for a few days before being released on bond. Toledo was summoned to immigration court June 3 to face deportation proceedings. The day before, the Department of Homeland Security filed a motion asking the court to terminate the case. On June 3, she received a letter from DHS saying it had filed a new notice to appear, reinstating the proceedings for July, and had summoned her husband, who has asylum, as well. Toledo’s DACA was renewed for another two years in late June, after which her court appearance was rescheduled from July 7 to Oct. 6. “Despite having active DACA status and no criminal record, DHS is continuing her attempt to deport Karla because she is speaking out about the injustices her and other DREAMers throughout the country are facing,” said U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva, who was at Toledo’s Tuesday hearing. “Her courage is inspiring, and I will continue standing with her in this fight.” We're a nationally recognized newsroom, but we're still a nonprofit that runs on community support. Help us keep telling Tucson's stories. Toledo and her husband greet U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva outside the federal building in Tucson before Toledo’s hearing Tuesday. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. During oral arguments, Toledo’s attorney, Mo Goldman, disputed the main allegation in the charging document: that she did not have proper documentation when she returned to the United States from a trip to Mexico a few years ago. “She did come in with the proper document,” said co-counsel Luis Campos after the hearing. “The Department of Homeland Security, the very same department that’s here today, issued (Toledo) an advance parole document to travel and reenter the United States. She presented that document to the Department of Homeland Security at a port of entry. They were satisfied, it was a good document (and) they let her into the United States with that document.” Goldman told Judge Michael Lloyd that Toledo had a valid entry document at the time under the Immigration and Nationality Act and asked him to consider terminating the deportation proceedings, given her current DACA status. DHS countered that “DACA does not provide legal status” and that anyone approved for advance parole who leaves the country and returns is “treated as an arriving alien,” according to the application instructions for advance parole. Goldman asked the judge to reconsider terminating the proceedings, saying “nothing in the respondent’s past … warrant termination of DACA.” He questioned why DHS would renew Toledo’s DACA while putting her in deportation proceedings. Campos agreed, saying DHS could have moved to end Toledo’s DACA protection if it wanted to. “The Department of Homeland Security approved her DACA renewal, and at the same time, is trying to have it removed. It’s contradictory,” Campos said after the hearing. Lloyd denied the motion to terminate the case and sustained the charges against Toledo, saying DACA status does not provide “any right or entitlement” to remain in or reenter the United States. “Stand with Karla” signs sit outside the federal building in Tucson, where supporters gathered for Toledo’s hearing Tuesday. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Lloyd also agreed with DHS that Toledo was paroled into the U.S. and did not enter legitimately. Lloyd’s decision follows an April ruling by the Board of Immigration Appeals that being a DACA recipient, by itself, is not enough to terminate removal proceedings. The decision also requires judges to thoroughly explain any reasons for terminating a case beyond the fact that a person has DACA. Goldman disagreed with Lloyd's decision. “These judges have discretion, but this discretion that they have has been pulled away from them by the current administration,” Goldman said. “We presented the court with numerous letters, evidence that she graduated from school, we even put her … resume in there. We put all this evidence in there showing strong equities. Meanwhile, the court didn’t care.” After the hearing, Toledo thanked the community members who came out to support her and explained why she continues to pursue her case. “My strength right now is that I’m doing it not just for me but for other DACA recipients. I’m doing this for myself and for my husband, yes, but for other DACA recipients because they deserve not to go through the process that I went through,” Toledo said. “I have the support of both of my lawyers, and as long as they say we can fight, I will continue fighting.” Toledo also encouraged community members to vote in the Nov. 3 election. “Not voting is not cool. Not voting doesn’t make you different,” she said. “Vote. Use your right. There’s people like me and a lot of people in our community that cannot vote, but you represent us. Use that. Use your voice.” Goldman said he plans to appeal the decision while other aspects of the case move forward. Toledo and her husband are to reappear to immigration court in March. 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/6ac7e5ec75342cf4db8daa41 FDA says its abortion pill review will finish in December, and it’s report will be due by March te 2026-10-08T18:50:20.530Z FDA says its abortion pill review will finish in December, and it’s report will be due by March U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a safety review of abortion medication last spring, following an anti-abortion pressure campaign urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to overturn a Biden-era rule allowing abortion pills to be prescribed via telemedicine. (Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said late Wednesday that it expects to complete its  long-awaited safety review of abortion pills by mid-December and issue a report evaluating the results by March 2027. The agency disclosed the information in a court-mandated status report it submitted in the federal lawsuit Louisiana v. FDA. The timeline aligns with recent reporting that the Trump administration intends to delay controversial decisions around abortion until after the midterm elections. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the review last spring, following an anti-abortion pressure campaign urging the FDA to overturn a Biden-era rule allowing abortion pills to be prescribed via telemedicine. More than a year later, national anti-abortion leaders are criticizing the administration for delaying action, and have signaled they would reject a review that finds medication abortion safe if they don’t find it to be thorough enough. “The FDA’s court-ordered update on its abortion-drug study is alarming,” said Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser in a written statement released late Wednesday night. “Instead of the promised gold-standard study, the FDA is trying to peddle fool’s gold.” The Trump administration has used the ongoing study to delay several federal lawsuits related to medication abortion regulation. Louisiana, as well as Missouri and Texas, sued the federal government, arguing that federal policies allowing mifepristone to be prescribed via telehealth and distributed by mail undermine state abortion bans. Six months ago, a federal district court in Louisiana granted the FDA’s motion to stay proceedings in the case until the government completed its review of the current mifepristone-misoprostol regimen. The FDA says it is comparing the safety profile of medication abortion to the safety profile of surgical abortion and analyzing a variety of data sources within, and outside of, the FDA’s Sentinel system, a distributed database related to medical product safety. The agency says it is also reviewing mifepristone’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), a drug-safety program the FDA uses for certain drugs. That includes reconsidering the agency’s 2023 decision allowing for telehealth abortion. “Following completion of its study and review, FDA will decide whether changes to the Mifepristone REMS Program are necessary and, if applicable, initiate any such changes in accordance with established processes,” reads the status report submitted by the U.S. Department of Justice. Mary Ziegler, a law professor at the University of California, Davis, expects the FDA’s review to be guided by politics rather than science. “I think the fact that the Trump administration has not yet issued new restrictions on mifepristone is primarily because Republicans think it’s dangerous to do that politically,” Ziegler said. “I think if they do impose new restrictions, it’ll be to cater to the base.” Anti-abortion groups have urged the administration not to wait until the study is complete to take action on abortion drugs, and warned they would not accept inaction even after the study is complete. They’ve also said they will continue to pursue abortion-pill restrictions in the states. “The Pro-Life Movement is prepared to reject a methodologically flawed review where the agency has simply gone through the motions to rubber stamp the current REMS, or lack thereof,” said John Mize, CEO of Americans United for Life, in a written statement. His group was involved in a movement-wide effort to produce and promote research on medication abortion, analyzing commercially available Medicaid insurance claims data. White papers produced by the Ethics and Public Policy Center and the Foundation for the Restoration of America found that about 11% of patients who took mifepristone experienced serious adverse events, which is 22 times higher than what’s on the current drug label for mifepristone. The papers, which were not published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, used a broader definition of serious adverse event than what the FDA uses. Anti-abortion leaders told Stateline they have been expecting the FDA to conduct its own analysis of Medicaid insurance claims data as part of its review. They say the agency should not only use its internal systems, calling them insufficient. “I’m certainly hopeful that the FDA is using more robust data sources like an insurance claims database,” said Dr. Christina Francis, CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which was a plaintiff group in a previous lawsuit challenging the FDA’s regulation of abortion pills, which the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed over standing issues. The Indiana OB-GYN said the FDA’s review is “long overdue” and said her practice has seen complications from abortion pills “at least on a monthly basis.” Ushma Upadhyay, a professor at the University of California, San Francisco, who has co-authored several studies showing low rates of serious adverse health risks for medication and telehealth abortion, said it would be difficult to draw conclusions about telehealth abortion just from insurance claims data. “Insurance claims are an excellent way to understand safety of many medications, and I also think it is useful in understanding the safety of medication abortion, but not specifically telehealth, because most of the telehealth abortion providers do not accept insurance,” Upadhyay said. Ziegler said the results of the safety review are unlikely to change the debate over abortion pills. “Mifepristone is one of the most studied, most politicized drugs in the country,” she said. “Obviously it’s not being studied because it hasn’t been studied.” Stateline reporter Sofia Resnick can be reached at sresnick@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/6ac7e5e975342cf4db8daa22 DeSantis fraud crackdown drives nearly $1B spending plunge after providers billed impossible hours te 2026-10-08T18:50:17.233Z DeSantis fraud crackdown drives nearly $1B spending plunge after providers billed impossible hours Florida's sweeping Medicaid fraud crackdown has helped drive a nearly $1 billion reduction in projected annual spending on behavioral therapy services alone, according to state officials, after investigators uncovered suspicious billing practices. Tallahassee’s internal crackdown — which included discoveries of providers billing Medicaid for more hours than there are in a day — comes amid heightened federal scrutiny of Medicaid fraud, including investigations and payment reviews involving Minnesota. The DeSantis administration said its approach aims to stop suspicious Medicaid claims before taxpayer dollars are paid out rather than trying to recover improper payments afterward. The strategy mirrors a call from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to move away from traditional "pay-and-chase" models. "This year, we announced the most significant Medicaid integrity initiative in the history of our state, and today, I was proud to announce some of the results from these efforts," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a news release. VANCE TURNS UP HEAT ON STATES WITH FEDERAL CASH THREAT OVER MEDICAID FRAUD CRACKDOWN More than 220 Medicaid providers have been terminated for fraud, waste or abuse, while more than 260 have faced payment restrictions or suspensions. The state has also referred more than 150 suspected fraud cases to the attorney general's office over the past year. Annual Medicaid spending on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a therapy commonly used for children with autism, had been projected to reach $3.86 billion but is now expected to total $2.88 billion in fiscal year 2026-27, according to the governor's office. Officials attributed the nearly $980 million reduction to a combination of fraud enforcement, managed care and utilization management efforts. Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) told Fox News Digital that its expanded monitoring uncovered providers billing Medicaid for services through every weekend and holiday for months, including instances in which providers billed for more than 24 hours of services in a single day. "Protecting Medicaid means protecting the people it was created to serve," AHCA Secretary Shevaun Harris said in a statement. FRAUD EXPERT EXPOSES HOW HIDDEN NETWORKS DROVE MINNESOTA FRAUD, OTHER MAJOR SCAMS: 'CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE' "For children, pregnant women, the disabled, and our seniors, it means making sure they have access to high-quality care while ensuring taxpayer dollars are not lost to fraud or abuse. AHCA will continue taking decisive action to strengthen program integrity, hold bad actors accountable and safeguard these critical services for Floridians," she said. Harris’ agency provided additional details on its crackdown to Fox News Digital, including how its new fraud-protection mechanisms work. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Through a pilot program with identity-verification firm SentiLink, Florida is screening for stolen or fake identities and hidden ownership structures among Medicaid providers. Separately, the state has imposed enrollment moratoriums on certain high-risk provider categories. AHCA also told Fox News Digital that it has issued more than 1,000 adverse decisions involving Medicaid provider enrollment or re-enrollment since January 2026, part of its effort to prevent suspicious providers from entering or remaining in the program. The agency has conducted 400 site visits to providers since January, including providers in high-risk categories such as applied behavior analysis, medical equipment and adult day care. "Medicaid fraud is a national problem, and it is growing more sophisticated everywhere," AHCA told Fox News Digital. "Florida is not waiting to be told what to do. We are building the model: prevent fraud at the front door, verify every provider, and follow the data. We welcome partnership with CMS and other states, because a fraudulent provider stopped in Florida is a scheme that does not move on to the next state." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e5e575342cf4db8daa19 Israeli actress calls out Hollywood stars 'silencing artists' who support Jewish state te 2026-10-08T18:50:13.895Z Israeli actress calls out Hollywood stars 'silencing artists' who support Jewish state Israeli actress Noa Cohen pushed back against celebrities "silencing artists" supporting the Jewish state, according to comments reported by The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday. Cohen spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about her latest film "Our Loves," a drama set during the deadly Oct. 7 terror attacks in 2023. The film, one of the first to dramatize the events, drew criticism for being told largely through Israeli citizens' perspectives as Hollywood stars continue to speak out against Israel. The 24-year-old actress, who knew many victims of the Hamas attacks, expressed dismay at celebrities' actions, particularly their calls to boycott Israeli film institutions. COMEDIAN DECLARES JERRY SEINFELD 'UNCANCELLABLE' DESPITE 'WOKE' ANTI-ISRAEL FESTIVAL BOYCOTT "Silencing artists because of government policies closes conversation. And don’t we need to keep that open?" Cohen said. In 2025, over 1,000 Hollywood stars, directors and other film workers, including Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo, signed a pledge to boycott institutions such as festivals, cinemas, broadcasters and production companies that "are implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people." Cohen denied films like "Our Loves" erased the Palestinian people and encouraged a more open mind. HOLLYWOOD STARS LIKE MAYIM BIALIK, DEBRA MESSING AMONG 1,200 BLASTING ISRAELI FILM BOYCOTT AS 'ERASURE OF ART' "I mean, you don’t have to agree with a government to hear the stories of its people," Cohen said. In the meantime, she told The Hollywood Reporter that she and several others are still grieving the losses of that day. "You couldn’t really grieve until all the hostages were home," Cohen said. "So really we’re not even at the end of the first year of grieving. And there will be many more years." 'NOBODY WANTS THIS': CONSULTING RABBI CALLS OUT STAR'S 'IGNORANT' TAKE ON 'GENOCIDE' IN GAZA Cohen is perhaps best known for her portrayal as the Virgin Mary in Netflix's "Mary" film which premiered in 2024. At the time, Cohen's casting caused an uproar among anti-Israel critics for casting an Israeli woman in the role, insisting that the real Mary was "Palestinian." The film's director, D.J. Caruso, previously defended the casting in a statement, saying, "It was important to us that Mary, along with most of our primary cast, be selected from Israel to ensure authenticity." In a comment to Fox News Digital, the Israeli-American Council (IAC) stood by Cohen's comments and called out efforts to target Israeli institutions and citizens. "Artists have every right to express their views, including views we may strongly disagree with. But freedom of speech does not mean freedom to apply a double standard and engage in discrimination," the IAC said. "There is a clear difference between criticizing Israel's government policies and targeting Israeli artists because of their faith or national origin. Boycotting Israeli artists in the name of artistic freedom is disingenuous, wrong, and a clear act of antisemitism." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e5e275342cf4db8daa10 Fox News AI Newsletter: 7 key midterm states put tech boom in focus te 2026-10-08T18:50:10.803Z Fox News AI Newsletter: 7 key midterm states put tech boom in focus IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: PEOPLE DECIDE: The rapid buildout of data centers powering America’s artificial intelligence boom is heading to the ballot box this November, as voters across the country weigh measures that could shape where and how the massive facilities are built. Voters will decide 34 data center-related ballot measures across seven states — California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Nevada, Ohio and Wisconsin. NEXT GIANT LEAP: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos laid out a sweeping vision for America’s future Wednesday, telling Fox News the U.S. must beat China to the moon, artificial intelligence could help families get by with less work and data centers could one day operate in space. TRUST ISSUES: As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves to make financial scams hyperrealistic, cybersecurity experts warn that the best defense isn't sophisticated detection software. It's good old-fashioned human skepticism. 'OUR CITY': A Memphis City Council meeting descended into chaos Tuesday night after lawmakers postponed a vote on a proposed yearlong moratorium on new data centers, as protesters chanted inside City Hall, police cleared the chamber and a fight broke out in the lobby. FAMILY NIGHTMARE: A California mother and Navy veteran was having breakfast with her husband when a caller who cloned her daughter's voice claimed to have kidnapped her. MIND GAMES: A top official at the Department of War discussed how artificial intelligence is playing a role in war readiness strategy, and said foreign adversaries are carrying out "psyop" operations to fuel the anti-data center and anti-artificial intelligence movement across the U.S. METAL MANIA: Investors have long prized gold as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, but one of the world’s fastest-growing industries is now fueling a new source of demand for the precious metal. The buildout of artificial intelligence is driving investment in advanced semiconductors, servers and the sprawling data centers needed to power the technology. That expansion also requires a range of materials used in high-performance electronics, including gold. WIRED FOR WORK: Inside a sprawling Texas data center campus, blinking tower lights and rows of neatly organized cables power the technology Americans use every day. Keeping it all running, however, takes an army of electricians, mechanics, technicians and construction workers — and the industry says it needs more of them. TOMORROW'S TRADE-OFF: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in an interview on Sunday that the benefits of artificial intelligence are enough to justify accepting some risks and suggesting that the public should continue to have broad access to the emerging technology. CAN'T SAY: During a Monday New York City Council hearing, representatives from OpenAI, Google, Meta and Anthropic were asked to assure under oath whether AI agents will always comply with safety guardrails to prevent catastrophic harm. FACE TIME: Chick-fil-A is bucking a growing fast-food industry trend, with CEO Andrew Cathy saying the chicken chain does not plan to use artificial intelligence to take customers' drive-thru orders. POWERING UP: President Donald Trump announced Sunday the creation of a new federal "Super Intelligence Force" tasked with coordinating the government’s efforts to keep the United States at the forefront of rapidly developing artificial intelligence technology. FAST TRACK: Workers in the U.S. who use artificial intelligence regularly in their job are seeing benefits like working more quickly or creatively, though a new study finds that those gains aren't evenly distributed across the workforce. NEW TO CAMPUS: OpenAI on Wednesday announced that it's adding a college planner tool to its ChatGPT for Teens along with new study features on the platform. FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Instagram YouTube X LinkedIn SIGN UP FOR OUR OTHER NEWSLETTERS Fox News First Fox News Opinion Fox News Lifestyle Fox News Health DOWNLOAD OUR APPS Fox Business Fox Weather Fox Sports Tubi WATCH FOX NEWS ONLINE Fox News Go STREAM FOX NATION Fox Nation Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future with Fox News here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e3a075342cf4db8da9a8 Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Buccaneers vs Cowboys te 2026-10-08T18:40:32.572Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Buccaneers vs Cowboys Welcome to Week 5 of the NFL. As always, it kicks off with a great Thursday Night Football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys. Fanatics Sportsbooks wants you to be part of the game with an offer of $350 in bonus bets on a $20 wager when using promo code FOXNEWS350.  When this game was scheduled, the schedule makers had to think it was going to be two teams that looked like they were headed for the postseason. The Buccaneers haven’t been able to get a win yet, and the Cowboys have seen games slip through their grasp.  The Buccaneers are 0-4 to start the season, and they’ve lost three home games in a row. It is fairly shocking for a team that has plenty of good players on the roster. Baker Mayfield is out for three to six weeks, so things are going from bad to worse for Tampa Bay.  The team turned to Jalon Daniels last week, and it wasn’t a very encouraging start. He threw for just 148 yards against the Packers, and ultimately the team lost 17-14. He did give them 55 yards on the ground, but it wasn’t nearly enough to keep the offense moving and the Packers off of the field. 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New users can use promo code FOXNEWS350 to earn $350 in FanCash on a $20 wager on tonight’s game.  Buccaneers vs Cowboys Odds Odds subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e39b75342cf4db8da99f Grandmother of 12 holds plank for 5 hours in record-breaking feat te 2026-10-08T18:40:27.992Z Grandmother of 12 holds plank for 5 hours in record-breaking feat A 61-year-old Canadian grandmother broke the female abdominal plank world record, holding the position for five hours. The feat occurred at the Huntsman World Senior Games in Utah on Oct. 4, where DonnaJean Wilde broke her own record by nearly 30 minutes, as reported by Storyful. Wilde’s plank began at 3:03 p.m. and ended at 8:03 p.m., with several judges rotating in and out of shifts during that period, a spokesperson for the World Senior Games told Storyful. FITNESS INFLUENCER SAYS ONE SIMPLE HABIT CAN HELP ANYONE GET BACK IN SHAPE Her previous record of 4 hours, 30 minutes and 11 seconds was set on March 21, 2004, at the Canada high school where she once served as vice principal, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. "To successfully achieve the record, the challenger’s forearms and toes must touch the ground at all times," Guinness states. "The remainder of the body must be lifted off the ground and be kept straight throughout." FITNESS EXPERT REVEALS 6 THINGS PEOPLE OVER 35 SHOULD DO AFTER WORKOUTS TO STAY STRONG "My elbows hurt pretty bad," DonnaJean said after completing the previous record. "I was so worried about losing my form, and I think that’s why my quads hurt because I was just really tense." She shared with Guinness that the first two hours "went by quickly," but the following two hours were much more difficult. "The last hour was the most challenging, just to stay focused and keep my form," she said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER During the last 30 minutes, she said she focused on "breathing, staying calm, and not shaking." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Wilde first added planking to her daily routine years ago after breaking her wrist, as she could perform the exercise while wearing a cast. "I realized that I could read and do things when I was planking and fell in love with it," she said, according to the report. Wilde shared some advice for others aiming to hold extended planks. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Keep trying and keep practicing. When you have to read or work on your computer, just get on the floor and do it on the floor." Wilde has 12 grandchildren, as reported by Guinness. Her new record is pending review and approval by Guinness. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e39875342cf4db8da996 Fire alarm disrupts Northwestern 'October 7' play based on massacre survivor testimony te 2026-10-08T18:40:24.638Z Fire alarm disrupts Northwestern 'October 7' play based on massacre survivor testimony A fire alarm at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois interrupted a play recounting firsthand testimony from survivors of the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks on Tuesday night, forcing an evacuation of the auditorium during a performance intended to commemorate the victims ahead of the massacre's third anniversary. The performance, titled "October 7," was hosted by Northwestern Hillel and featured verbatim testimony from survivors and eyewitnesses of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led terrorist attacks, which killed approximately 1,200 people in Israel and resulted in 251 hostages being taken into Gaza. Northwestern Media Relations told Fox News Digital that the fire alarm was activated during the performance at Cahn Auditorium, prompting an evacuation and a police investigation. "At approximately 8:12 p.m., a fire alarm at Cahn Auditorium was activated, which caused the evacuation of the building," a Northwestern Media Relations spokesperson said. "Upon a fire and police investigation, the building was determined safe, and guests invited back in. The event continued as planned and concluded at 9:45 p.m. The Northwestern University Police Department will continue their investigation." FORMER HAMAS HOSTAGE COUNTERS HASAN PIKER’S UT AUSTIN EVENT WITH HER STORY OF SURVIVAL A spokesperson for Campaign Against Antisemitism condemned the broader climate facing Jewish students on college campuses in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "Campuses have become radicalized, resulting in the ostracization of Jewish students on campus," the spokesperson said. "Universities in the U.S. and throughout the West have to take a stand against antisemitism on campus. Administrative leave is a start, but if the allegations are borne out, the consequences need to be severe. That’s what zero tolerance means." The earliest widely circulated version of the video, which shows attendees evacuating the auditorium as a fire alarm sounded, was posted by Ann McElhinney, co-writer of the play "October 7," who said in her post that the alarm hit "even stronger because it’s already October 7 in Israel." ANTI-ISRAEL GROUPS RALLY ACROSS US ON OCTOBER 7 ANNIVERSARY, CHANTING 'LONG LIVE THE INTIFADA' McElhinney's co-author and husband, Phelim McAleer, called for those responsible to face consequences in an interview with the Jewish News Syndicate on Wednesday. "The people responsible must be found and prosecuted," McAleer said. "These people are demonic. Disrupting the truth, disrupting stories of tragedy and heroism. They should be ashamed of themselves. This just makes us all the more determined to take this play to every campus across America." The Coalition Against Antisemitism at Northwestern (CAAN) shared a statement on its website, saying that the timing of the alarm was particularly troubling because the 2023 massacre began amid rocket attacks and air raid sirens warning Israeli civilians to seek shelter. CAMPUS ANTISEMITISM EXTENDS BEYOND STUDENT PROTESTS AND INTO CLASSROOMS, ADL WARNS However, the group emphasized that investigators had not established whether the alarm was deliberately activated. It said the Cook County State's Attorney's Office Hate Crimes Unit was aware of the incident and called for authorities to examine whether antisemitic bias played a role. The incident came less than a year after Northwestern reached a $75 million agreement with the Trump administration to resolve federal civil rights investigations involving allegations of antisemitism and discrimination on campus. Under the November 2025 agreement, Northwestern committed to strengthening protections for Jewish students, implementing mandatory antisemitism training and maintaining policies governing demonstrations and disruptions of university activities. The production, created by McAleer and McElhinney and directed by Jeff Gurner, previously ran off-Broadway and was performed at several universities, including Princeton, UCLA and Bowdoin College. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e39575342cf4db8da98d Anti-scam settings on iPhone, Pixel and Galaxy you should check te 2026-10-08T18:40:21.512Z Anti-scam settings on iPhone, Pixel and Galaxy you should check Scammers have become very good at getting us to do the dirty work for them. Someone may pose as your bank, claim your account was hacked or tell you to move money before something terrible happens. The call or message might sound convincing enough that you willingly follow the instructions. That's one reason a new iOS 27 setting caught my attention. Apple calls it Impersonation Risk Detection, and it can help supported apps recognize signs that you may be acting under the influence of a scammer. If you use Android, keep reading. Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones have their own built-in scam protections, and some of them go after the problem from a different direction. I would check these settings no matter which of these phones is in your pocket. Join us for a free CyberGuy LIVE class. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares practical ways to stay safer, smarter and more confident with technology. Explore classes on stopping spam, phone security, financial protection and using AI to get better healthcare. Each class is free, easy to follow and comes with a free printable checklist. See the classes and register at CyberGuyLive.com SCAMMERS ARE BUYING GOOGLE ADS TO STEAL BANK LOGINS Apple introduced Impersonation Risk Detection with iOS 27. The feature is designed to help with active social engineering scams, where someone pressures or guides you into doing something yourself. That last part is important. Traditional security can help block malware or stop an unauthorized login. However, those defenses can have a harder time helping when you are the legitimate account holder and a scammer has convinced you to send money or change sensitive account information. When you perform certain sensitive actions inside a supported third-party app, that app can ask Apple for a risk assessment. Apple says examples may include making a payment or changing critical security information such as a password. The app then receives one of three risk levels: From there, the app decides how to respond. It might ask you to verify your identity, delay an action or display a warning before letting you continue. That could give you one more opportunity to stop when a scammer is rushing you through a payment or account change. Impersonation Risk Detection looks at signals related to how you are using your device. Apple says those signals can include interaction patterns, timing, context and basic sensor data. Apple's privacy documentation gives some additional examples. Your iPhone may consider whether you are sharing your screen as well as the approximate number of recent phone calls or emails you have received. It can combine that assessment with certain Apple Account information, including recent App Store downloads and purchases. The goal is to look for unusual behavior that could suggest someone is guiding or pressuring you. However, there is an important limitation. This feature works only with third-party apps that support Apple's Impersonation Risk Detection system. Turning it on does not give every app on your iPhone automatic scam detection. Apple says it never analyzes the content of your Photos, Messages or Mail for this feature. The underlying device information used to create the assessment also stays protected from both Apple and the requesting app. There is still some information sharing you should understand before turning it on. Your iPhone creates an on-device assessment and sends that assessment, rather than the underlying device data, to Apple. Apple can then combine it with certain Apple Account activity to generate the final risk signals. Apple also learns the category of activity you were attempting, such as signing in or making a payment. Apple says it does not learn which app requested the signals or the content of what you were doing inside the app. The requesting app receives the resulting risk level. It does not receive the underlying information Apple used to produce it. Apple requires you to choose whether supported apps can request Impersonation Risk Detection signals. As a result, Share with App Developers starts out turned off. That means simply updating your iPhone to iOS 27 does not activate the protection. You need to go into Settings and enable it yourself. One warning from Apple really stands out. If somebody on the phone tells you to disable Impersonation Risk Detection, Apple says you might be dealing with a scammer. I would treat a request like that as a major red flag. Hang up and contact the company using a number or app you already trust. Here's how to check the setting on an iPhone running iOS 27: Apple says changes to this setting may take up to 24 hours to take effect. After you turn it on, you can return to Settings > Privacy & Security > Impersonation Risk Detection to see which apps have recently requested a risk assessment. You can also review why each app requested access and turn off access for individual apps. Samsung Galaxy phones also include tools designed to identify suspicious callers, although the exact features you see can vary by model, carrier and software version. On many Galaxy phones, Caller ID and spam protection is the main setting to check. Samsung uses technology from Hiya to identify suspected spam, scam and potential fraud calls, including numbers that aren't saved in your contacts. Samsung also offers a separate real-time Scam detection feature on some compatible Galaxy phones running One UI 8.5 or higher. Samsung says that feature can analyze calls for scam patterns and alert you with a tone or vibration. However, that option does not appear on every Galaxy phone, even when the device is running current software. Samsung began rolling out One UI 9 in September 2026, starting with the Galaxy S26 series after its debut on Samsung's newest foldables. Feature availability can still depend on your model, carrier and region. MAKE UNKNOWN CALLERS EXPLAIN WHY THEY'RE CALLING On a Samsung Galaxy, the exact options can vary by model, carrier and software version. To check the protection available on your phone: Samsung uses call-identification technology from Hiya to help identify suspected spam and scam callers, including numbers that aren't saved in your contacts. On compatible Galaxy phones, you may also see Call screening in the Phone app's settings. That feature can handle certain incoming calls before you answer. Samsung documents Call screening for compatible phones running One UI 8.5 or higher. Google takes a different approach on Pixel phones. Its Scam Detection feature can analyze a phone conversation in real time and warn you when the call shows patterns commonly associated with fraud. In the U.S., Google currently supports call Scam Detection on eligible Pixel 6 and later devices, with some model-specific exceptions. Pixel 9 and newer models use Gemini Nano on the device for scam detection during calls. Google says the feature works on the device. However, the company also warns that it cannot detect every scam, so a call that receives no warning should never automatically be considered safe. To check it: Call Scam Detection requires you to opt in. If Google detects patterns associated with a scam during an eligible call, your Pixel can warn you while the conversation is still happening. That's useful because many scams become more convincing once a criminal gets you talking. The scammer can adjust the story based on what you say and keep applying pressure. Pixel owners have another protection worth checking. Scam Detection for chat messages can analyze new message notifications from supported apps and warn you when something looks suspicious. Google says this feature is available in the U.S. and several other countries. In the U.S., Scam Detection can also work with Gboard in select messaging apps and warn you as you begin responding to a suspicious message. Google expanded that capability with its September 2026 Pixel update. Unlike call Scam Detection, message Scam Detection is turned on by default. Google says the feature runs in a secure, isolated environment. Your message content stays private and is not sent to Google unless you choose to share a message after receiving an alert. Google's September 2026 Pixel update is rolling out to supported Pixel devices running Android 17, so I would also make sure your Pixel has the latest available system update installed. SCAMMERS KNOW THE BEST TIME TO TEXT YOU These features aren't interchangeable, which is actually helpful. Apple's Impersonation Risk Detection focuses on signs that you may be getting manipulated while performing sensitive actions inside supported apps. Pixel can watch for scam patterns during calls and suspicious messages. Samsung can analyze supported calls for scam patterns. A scam may also move between several channels. Someone could text you first, get you on the phone and eventually convince you to open a legitimate banking app. Having protections at different points in that process gives your phone more opportunities to warn you before money or account information changes hands. Treat a scam warning as a reason to stop and verify what is happening. Don't keep following the caller's instructions while trying to decide whether the warning is right. Hang up if you're on a suspicious call. Then contact the bank, government agency or company directly using its official app, website or a phone number you already trust. The same goes for payment alerts. Open your financial institution's official app yourself and check the account. Don't use a phone number or link supplied by the person who contacted you. Also remember the reverse. No warning does not prove that a call, message or transaction is legitimate. Apple and Google both make clear that these systems can miss scams. I like these features, but I would use them as another layer rather than my only protection. Scammers constantly change their scripts. They can spoof caller ID, impersonate companies you know and use personal information to make a fake story sound believable. If someone unexpectedly asks for a password, verification code or payment, slow down. A demand to transfer money to a "safe account" should also send up an immediate warning sign. Strong antivirus software can help protect against malicious links, phishing sites and malware that may appear alongside these scams. A password manager can also help by generating unique passwords and making it harder to reuse the same credentials across accounts. The phone can warn you. You still get the final say. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. What I find most interesting about these scam protections is how close they're getting to the moment when someone might actually lose money. For years, we've relied heavily on spam filters and caller warnings to keep criminals away. Now our phones are starting to look for what happens after the conversation begins. Apple's approach in iOS 27 could be especially useful when a scammer has already convinced you to open a legitimate app and take action yourself. Pixel can warn about suspicious calls and messages, while some compatible Galaxy phones can detect scam patterns during calls. Would you trust your phone enough to stop a payment after it warned you that you might be getting scammed, or would you still need to see more proof before changing course? 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/6ac7e39175342cf4db8da984 NFL calls prediction markets a form of sports gambling, urges courts to let states regulate te 2026-10-08T18:40:17.928Z NFL calls prediction markets a form of sports gambling, urges courts to let states regulate The National Football League has made its stance clear on prediction markets. In an amicus brief on Thursday, the league said that the sites fall under the sports gambling umbrella and should similarly be regulated by states. "Billions of dollars will be bet on NFL games through prediction markets each season, and any delay from the Court will result in increasing consumer harm and risk to game integrity," the NFL wrote in the brief, via ESPN. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The league sent a letter to prediction market operators just before the start of the season saying they objected to markets like coaching and officiating decisions, injuries, and other markets that could be swayed by insider info. The league has yet to partner with predict markets but does have deals with official online sportsbooks. "The [Commodity Futures Trading] Commission's failure even to reference such objectionable contracts that the NFL identified months ago -- contracts that have been and continue to be listed as contracts by operators like Kalshi -- is deeply concerning and creates significant risks for the NFL's players, coaches, and officials and market participants," the league said. The CFTC, however, said that it has been in touch with the league as prediction markets have risen, but the league has not entered an agreement with them to work together. "Since day 1, the CFTC has engaged with the NFL regarding the agency’s rulemaking agenda and policy priorities. It’s unfortunate the NFL declined to sign an MOU with the CFTC which would’ve provided the league the ability to better discuss, cooperate, and exchange information with us to promote the integrity and resilience of prediction markets," Brooke Nethercott, public affairs director for the CFTC, told Fox News Digital. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER A CFTC source said that "just weeks ago, several senior NFL staff members notified senior CFTC staff that they were on the verge of commercial partnerships with several prediction market operators." Kalshi also took a shot at the NFL for not being "willing to share data and collaborate to protect game integrity." "Kalshi’s top priority is the integrity of its markets. That priority is reflected in the fact that other major sports league and integrity partner in the United States is partnering with Kalshi—including the MLB, NHL, USTA and others," Kalshi told Fox News Digital. "Contrary to the NFL’s statements, the CFTC is actively policing sports-related markets, which are now listed on nearly every US commodities exchange. The CFTC’s ongoing rulemaking addresses many of the NFL’s supposed concerns. And those rules sit atop the same comprehensive system of federal enforcement that protects trillions of dollars of transactions in US markets." A source from the CFTC also said that the NFL's brief "makes clear that it is most interested in regulating the regulator, not game integrity." "While this bullying tactic may work in the states, the CFTC will not be subject to regulatory capture, which is exactly why the federal framework established by Congress is the most effective way to regulate prediction markets," the source said. "This is not about the NFL opposing prediction markets..." an NFL source said. "If the CFTC were to adopt the same robust regulatory approach as states, this would be less of an issue... "For years, ever since sports betting on prediction markets started to gain traction, the NFL has been closely engaged in the relevant policy discussions. This is about protecting game integrity and consumers—just like legalized sports betting. There have already been billions of dollars in NFL wagers on prediction markets this season. Given this volume of trading and the uncertainty around it, it is critical for the Court to act as soon as possible. But it is unclear if the Commission has the resources or staff to adequately regulate sports betting." "Polymarket shares the NFL’s commitment to preserving the integrity of the game, which is why we’ve built advanced market surveillance tools and are actively collaborating with the CFTC, SEC, and other professional leagues toward a harmonized federal framework that delivers a stronger, more consistent form of integrity compared to a patchwork of disconnected state laws built for a bygone era," a Polymarket spokesperson said. The league's filing comes as New Jersey challenges a federal appeals court ruling that favored Kalshi's position that federal commodities law overrides state gambling regulations. Prediction markets can be used by those 18 and older, while online sportsbooks are limited to those 21 and older. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e38d75342cf4db8da97b Maryland man accused of girl's fatal shooting released from prison days before te 2026-10-08T18:40:13.452Z Maryland man accused of girl's fatal shooting released from prison days before A Maryland man charged with killing a 12-year-old girl while allegedly firing at two men near a youth football game was released from prison just eight days before the deadly shooting. Tyree Reynolds, 23, was released from state custody on Sept. 25, according to Fox 45 News, which cited the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (MDPSCS). Reynolds faces 30 criminal counts, including murder and attempted murder, in connection with Saturday's shooting at a youth football homecoming game at Leon Day Park in Baltimore. HOUSE DEMOCRAT BLASTED AFTER EARLY RELEASE LAW FREED INMATES LATER CHARGED WITH MURDER During a Wednesday court appearance, Reynolds waived his bond hearing. He appeared via video from a wheelchair with a cast around his leg. Authorities said surveillance footage captured Reynolds opening fire on two men in a parking lot adjacent to the football field during an argument over a parking spot. Investigators allege Reynolds reached into a backpack, pulled out a short-barreled rifle and began firing. POLICE MAKE ARREST AFTER GUNFIRE DURING CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME LEAVES 1 DEAD One of the men returned fire, striking Reynolds in the ankle. Reynolds then allegedly fired toward the football field, striking 12-year-old Khloe Ishway and three other victims. Ishway died from her injuries. "Khloe was just 12 years old. She should have a whole life ahead of her: school, a career, time spent with family and friends. Instead, she was killed because two adult men resorted to deadly violence to resolve an argument over a parking spot," Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said. "Our hearts remain with Khloe's mother, her family and friends, and our entire community, and we are committed to getting justice on their behalf," he continued. CALIFORNIA SUED OVER POLICY THAT COULD FREE SERIAL KILLERS AS LACI PETERSON'S FRIEND SOUNDS ALARM At the time of the shooting, Reynolds was on probation stemming from a previous shooting for which he had recently completed his prison sentence. "The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is heartbroken by the tragic death of 12-year-old Khloe Ishway and the injuries to innocent bystanders," the agency said in a statement. "Tyree Reynolds was previously sentenced to 15 years of incarceration, with all but five years suspended by a judge. Reynolds served the entirety of that five-year term, day for day, and was released on September 25, 2026." Reynolds was arrested three times in 2021. In February of that year, he was arrested on a handgun possession charge and was granted pretrial release. Before he was sentenced in that case, Reynolds was arrested again in connection with a March 2021 assault and later in connection with a July 2021 shooting that was never prosecuted, according to Fox 45 News. Reynolds later pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of first-degree assault and a firearms violation. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by three years of probation. A judge suspended all but five years of the 15-year sentence, which Reynolds served in full before his release in September. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e38675342cf4db8da958 Watch the trailer for ‘The Altruists,’ Netflix’s show about the FTX scandal te 2026-10-08T18:40:06.956Z Watch the trailer for ‘The Altruists,’ Netflix’s show about the FTX scandal A fictionalized Sam Bankman-Fried is coming to your TV screen on November 19. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e14575342cf4db8da948 Every rule has an exception: Arizona QB Noah Fifita fighting stigma of 5-foot-10 frame te 2026-10-08T18:30:29.993Z Every rule has an exception: Arizona QB Noah Fifita fighting stigma of 5-foot-10 frame TUCSON – Like most college quarterbacks with professional ambitions, Noah Fifita faces a difficult path to the NFL. It’s not necessarily because he doesn’t have the arm strength, or can’t read defenses on the fly. It’s because of something the University of Arizona signal caller can’t change. His height. At 5-foot-10 and 190 pounds, Fifita is projected as a late-round draft pick or undrafted free agent partly because of his size, but his coaches are confident that he will make it to the next level despite being one of the smaller quarterbacks eligible for the 2027 NFL draft. “It doesn’t matter if he’s drafted first or if he’s an undrafted free agent,” Arizona offensive coordinator Seth Doege said. “If he gets in that building, he’s staying in that building. I can guarantee you that he’s going to make that roster.” Fifita is building his stock for a 4-1 Wildcats team that on Saturday plays 3-2 West Virginia. He has thrown for 1,415 yards and 13 touchdowns with three interceptions and a 166.3 passer rating, but that isn’t changing his draft stock in the eyes of some analysts.  “I do see him as an undrafted free agent,” said Justin Melo, who covers the NFL draft for Sports Illustrated. “There are some things to like on tape about him: He’s an accurate quarterback. The way he processes things really well at the line of scrimmage. Things like that, I do think will probably get him an opportunity in training camp.” It is a rarity to find quarterbacks who are under 6-feet. The only two starting quarterbacks in the NFL under that height are the Carolina Panthers’ Bryce Young and the Minnesota Vikings’ Kyler Murray, both of whom are 5-foot-10. “That’s just incredibly difficult to overcome,” Melo said. “In relation to what scouts look for and what they prefer from a size perspective – 5-10, 185, I believe, that’s just going to be 0 to 1 percentile in terms of NFL quarterback size. So, really, really tough to overcome. The size is by far the biggest concern.”  Quarterbacks under 6 feet have found success in the NFL. Dough Flutie, who was 5-foot-10, threw for 14,715 yards and 86 touchdowns. Flutie had a stint in the CFL from 1990 to 1997 before returning to the NFL. Russell Wilson, 5-foot-11, achieved major success in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks and making 10 Pro Bowl appearances. FIfita had his best season in 2025, passing for 3,228 yards and throwing for 26 touchdowns and six interceptions after struggling in 2024 with 12 interceptions when transitioning to a new coaching staff and offensive scheme. Despite the rough year, Fifita returned to Tucson and put his name on the radar for scouts. “Two thousand, nine hundred passing yards and 18 touchdowns certainly wasn’t the year he envisioned for himself,” Melo said, referring to 2024. “But you talk about sort of the mental fortitude, come back 2025, didn’t leave the program, right? He’s still there in Arizona and he throws for over 3,200 yards, Really impressive.” Fifita and the Wildcats won nine games in 2025, knocking off No. 25 Cincinnati and No. 20 Arizona State. “He had a big 2025. Really appreciated the way he bounced back. Probably one of the better years in program history from the quarterback position,” Melo said of last season when Fifita ranked 23rd in passing yards and ninth in touchdowns in all of college football. “He’s an accurate quarterback. I talked about accuracy. I talked about the ball placement. I think he sees things really well pre-snap, especially at the line of scrimmage.” Fifita said he doesn’t pay much attention to his draft stock, insisting his focus remains on the rest of the season. He has won 27 games with Arizona, just one shy of tying Ortege Jenkins for most wins by a Wildcats quarterback. Fifita broke the school’s passing record this season when he threw for 297 yards against Northern Illinois in Week 3, leading the Wildcats to a 42-17 win and surpassing Nick Foles who held the previous record. Fifita now has 10,598 yards. “How many games have you been a part of like that? The whole country should be talking about this kid,” Arizona coach Brent Brennan said. “Not just based on how he plays, not just based on who he is and the choices he’s made throughout his career here. So many people have jumped ship and looked for something new where the grass was always greener.” Fifita’s production in college has answered questions about whether his size stops him at the NCAA level. But will he be able to translate that into the NFL, or even hear his name called on draft day? The people who witness Fifita play every day, in practice and in games, are pretty sure they know the answer. “Anytime I get a chance to talk to a scout, I’m going to tell them exactly how I feel about Noah, and to me, Noah Fifita is the exception to every rule,” Doege said.  “One of my favorite things to say to anybody that’s that evaluating Noah Fifita is like if you spend a week with Noah. Come back and let’s talk after that and you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7e13275342cf4db8da8f1 Ben Affleck is an AI nerd, and the internet is impressed te 2026-10-08T18:30:10.019Z Ben Affleck is an AI nerd, and the internet is impressed Ben Affleck is going viral for his deep knowledge of AI, from neural networks and transformers to open weights. The actor, who sold his AI filmmaking startup to Netflix earlier this year, is proving he's more than just a Hollywood star. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7dee375342cf4db8da88e OpenAI’s math solutions aren’t meeting the field’s standards yet te 2026-10-08T18:20:19.047Z OpenAI’s math solutions aren’t meeting the field’s standards yet OpenAI's flood of proofs deviated from the guidelines set by a group of mathematical researchers consulted by the frontier lab. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7dedf75342cf4db8da885 Anthropic changes usage policy to ban model abuse and election interference te 2026-10-08T18:20:15.661Z Anthropic changes usage policy to ban model abuse and election interference Anthropic's updated usage policy explicitly prohibits users from repeatedly abusing Claude in extreme cases, though ordinary frustration and criticism are still allowed. The new rules also address election interference, deceptive campaigns, weapons software, and surveillance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7dedb75342cf4db8da87c Google brings agentic AI to Gemini, starting with businesses te 2026-10-08T18:20:11.652Z Google brings agentic AI to Gemini, starting with businesses Google is turning Gemini into an AI agent that can plan, execute tasks, and work across business apps and systems. The agent can delegate work to subagents, use multiple AI models, and even gets its own workplace identity, complete with an email address. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ded875342cf4db8da873 OpenAI’s revenue is reportedly $20 billion less than previously projected te 2026-10-08T18:20:08.575Z OpenAI’s revenue is reportedly $20 billion less than previously projected It had previously been reported that the AI lab's annualized revenue was some $70 billion, but a new report claims it's a whole lot less than that. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ded675342cf4db8da86a Popular AI leaderboard Arena nearly doubles valuation to $3.1B valuation in 10 months te 2026-10-08T18:20:06.569Z Popular AI leaderboard Arena nearly doubles valuation to $3.1B valuation in 10 months The company behind the popular LMArena leaderboard has raised $200 million led by Lightspeed and Khosla, and is now measuring AI models on alignment issues such as lying. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7dc8a75342cf4db8da706 Caitlin Clark says she blocks social media hate and enjoys hostile WNBA road crowds te 2026-10-08T18:10:18.662Z Caitlin Clark says she blocks social media hate and enjoys hostile WNBA road crowds Caitlin Clark said she can't remember the last time she read a direct message on social media. She also enjoys getting booed by opposing fans. Apparently, WNBA players can be the subject of an enormous amount of attention without volunteering to spend their entire day focusing on the worst aspects of it. CAITLIN CLARK'S LOWEST-RATED PLAYOFF GAME STILL OUTDREW EVERY NON-FEVER FIRST-ROUND BROADCAST During her season-ending news conference Thursday, Clark condemned "racist rhetoric" and "discrimination," praised passionate crowds and explained how she tries to manage the noise surrounding her. It was a refreshingly sane approach to a subject that has produced far too much nonsense around the WNBA. Some players, and plenty of people covering them, should take notice. The discussion began with a question about Kelsey Mitchell's comments on the attention that comes with being Clark's teammate. Clark said seeing teammates go through that upset her. She rejected people using her name to promote racism or discrimination. "That's never been something I've stood for," Clark said. "For those of you that know me, that's not what I'm about. It's not how I was raised." While Clark acknowledged that people shouldn't be sending nasty messages on social media, she said she tries to avoid reading them. "I couldn't tell you the last time I read a direct message," Clark said. "I just try to block out the noise the best I can." There is a useful lesson in that. Condemning someone else's behavior doesn't require giving that person unlimited access to your attention. Online trolls seek attention, which is why they send vile messages in the first place. Spending your time thinking about and reacting to those comments gives the trolls exactly what they want. Clark recalled Golden State fans booing her every time she touched the ball. "I like that. I thought that was great and fun," she said. Imagine that. A professional athlete enjoying an opposing crowd trying to throw her off her game. "You can boo. You can yell at people," Clark said. She even brought up watching the Yankees in the playoffs. "Man, those Yankee fans are brutal," she said with a smile. Anyone expecting a visiting star to receive a warm welcome in every building should probably spend a little more time watching sports. Those fans want to see their team win, and opponents are just standing in the way. The atmosphere is part of what makes a road win satisfying. Enjoying it doesn't mean accepting everything fans say or do, as Clark made clear. "I think there's certainly a line and that can't be crossed," she said, adding that "there's certain rhetoric that's just not okay." Where that line falls became a major subject of debate during the playoffs, when Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson confronted a Fever fan. "You don’t step towards me. You never should step and point at me," Wilson said afterward. Prime Video's broadcasters defended Wilson without knowing what the fan had said. Apparently, her reaction was all the evidence they needed. But as OutKick reported, both the Fever and WNBA found no fan-conduct violation. DAN DAKICH BLASTS A'JA WILSON OVER FAN INCIDENT IN PLAYOFF LOSS TO THE FEVER Clark was discussing her own experiences Thursday. Still, her willingness to enjoy a hostile road crowd offers a useful perspective in a league where interactions with spectators have become such a consuming subject. This wasn't the first time an opposing player accused a Fever fan of inappropriate conduct despite the team and league finding no such evidence. Fever general manager Amber Cox said no fans had been removed for misconduct at home this season. Yet, left-wing podcaster Sarah Spain said Cox was being "defensive." Well, wouldn't you be defensive if people kept trashing your fans and you had information that contradicted what they were saying? Clark's answer showed how easily a person can condemn misconduct while also expressing appreciation for fans. Those positions fit together just fine. "For the real fans that do show up and do support and do respect, I applaud you," she said. "And there are a lot of you. And that's not just here in Indianapolis. That's across the league." When every conversation about fans revolves around the worst behavior, or the alleged worst behavior, the people who show up, support their teams and make the games worth watching can disappear from the discussion. "There are a lot of really great fans and a lot of fans that I really, truly enjoy getting to play in front of," she said. The rest of the WNBA would benefit from spending a little more time focusing on those people and a little less time reading DMs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7dc8675342cf4db8da6fd 'Generation COVID' explores the lasting toll of pandemic-era school closures te 2026-10-08T18:10:14.130Z 'Generation COVID' explores the lasting toll of pandemic-era school closures EXCLUSIVE — An upcoming documentary examines the lasting toll of school closures six years after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted classrooms nationwide. "Generation COVID," directed by Jennifer Sey and Andrew James, follows children and families across California, New York, Oregon, Colorado and Connecticut as they grapple with the effects of pandemic-era school closures and mandates. The documentary was filmed over more than four years. Sey told Fox News Digital that while much of the country appears ready to move on from the pandemic, many children are still struggling with its consequences. NEWSOM'S ADMISSION THAT INFAMOUS COVID MOVE WAS 'INSANE' TRIGGERS VIRAL FURY: 'WE ALL TOLD YOU' The XX-XY Athletics founder said, "It just feels to me like everyone wants to move on, and there’s really been no reckoning about what we did to young people in particular, and I wanted to create a record of that so that it never happens again." Sey said she hopes the film offers a visual record of how school closures affected American children and encourages a different approach during any future pandemic. LEGACY MEDIA IGNORES MASSIVE ANTHONY FAUCI DOCUMENT RELEASE ALLEGING HE MISLED CONGRESS ON COVID ORIGINS Sey lived in San Francisco for more than three decades and spoke out against the city’s prolonged shutdowns. "I ended up having to leave San Francisco. I lost a career I'd spent 30 years building, but I continued to speak out in defense of children." After leaving her job in 2022, Sey began producing the documentary. Sey, a former elite gymnast and national team member, said her commitment to protecting children is rooted in the abuse she experienced as a young athlete. She is also an Emmy-winning producer of "Athlete A," a documentary examining the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal and broader abuse within elite gymnastics. "I ended up being the first whistleblower about abuse in elite gymnastics all the way back in 2008. And I really did it because I wish someone had stood up for me when I was a child, and the abuse that I suffered, I really did not come out of it for two decades after having left the sport. And so, when I see that children are suffering, I can't help myself. I will fight for them." "I feel like everyone's moved on, but the kids have not moved on." Sey said her experiences have shaped her determination to continue speaking out for children. HERE'S HOW THE CDC TRIED TO USE BAD SCIENCE TO CONVINCE PEOPLE TO WEAR MASKS DURING COVID She also argued that children were "dehumanized" during the pandemic. "They were models, they were cogs in a wheel, and we lost all sense of the humanity of a child, the need to be around other kids for their own development. We lost a sense of a child learning to speak that's 3 years old, and being told if you don't wear a mask, you're going to kill your grandmother. Who tells a child that? Who tells a small child that. We inflicted fear." The film examines the consequences of school closures as well as the censorship that Sey believes helped keep them in place. "Generation COVID" premieres Oct. 22, 2026, on SalemNOW. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7da2875342cf4db8da68e The complete Side Events lineup at Founder Summit 2026 te 2026-10-08T18:00:08.529Z The complete Side Events lineup at Founder Summit 2026 Boston, are you ready?! TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is about to explode with energy — and the real magic kicks off with an epic lineup of Side Events lighting up the city from November 3–6! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7d7df75342cf4db8da62f Minnesota father convicted of killing teenage son whose remains were found in landfill te 2026-10-08T17:50:23.983Z Minnesota father convicted of killing teenage son whose remains were found in landfill A Minnesota man was found guilty of killing his teenage son, whose remains were found in a landfill after he vanished for over a month. Jordan Dupree Collins Sr., who represented himself during his trial, was convicted Wednesday of second-degree murder for killing his 16-year-old son, Jordan "Manny" Collins. Ashley Berry, the boy's mother, has previously described Manny as someone who was "always helping others, spreading kindness, and lifting up those around him." "Manny should still be here today," Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise said in a statement. "No verdict can remove the pain his loved ones feel, but we hope this decision provides some measure of justice. Our thoughts remain with Manny’s family, especially his mother, Ashley, as they continue to grieve and remember him." MINNESOTA MAN ACCUSED OF PLOTTING MALL OF AMERICA ATTACK, PLEDGING ALLEGIANCE TO ISIS: FBI According to the criminal complaint, the teen went to his father's apartment in May 2025 and was never heard from again. His mother and his girlfriend both told police they last communicated with him in the early morning hours of May 8, 2025. Collins told Manny's mother that the 16-year-old left his Columbia Heights apartment on the afternoon of May 8 to go to St. Paul to visit his girlfriend and grandmother. The girlfriend later told authorities that Manny never indicated he was coming to visit during their last video call together. On May 15, 2025, police obtained a search warrant and descended on Collins' apartment, where they found "items with apparent blood staining in garbage bags in a living room closet." MAN KILLS WIFE AND 7-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER BEFORE TAKING OWN LIFE AT MINNESOTA HOME DAYCARE; FOURTH VICTIM FOUND Police said DNA testing confirmed that the blood found in the apartment belonged to Manny. In early June 2025, local law enforcement agencies, the FBI and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension launched an extensive search of an Elk River landfill after surveillance footage showed a garbage truck emptying a dumpster behind Collins' apartment. The search ended grimly on June 28, 2025, when investigators recovered Manny's body from the landfill. An autopsy determined he was likely decapitated with a knife. Collins was arrested on July 7, 2025, and has been in custody ever since. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 2, 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7d7dc75342cf4db8da626 Massachusetts manhunt underway for Ryan Hanafin after mother Andria found dead of gunshot wound te 2026-10-08T17:50:20.746Z Massachusetts manhunt underway for Ryan Hanafin after mother Andria found dead of gunshot wound Massachusetts police are looking for a 22-year-old man believed to be driving a black Dodge Charger after his mother was found dead of a gunshot wound in her kitchen early Thursday. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said Reading police received the call around 12:38 a.m. Thursday, from the victim's husband, whom she said returned to his home on Center Avenue and found his wife dead in their kitchen, said in a news briefing streamed by local media. She identified the 911 caller as Matthew Hanafin, 48, and the victim as his wife, Andria Hanafin, 49. She said the couple's 13-year-old child was present in the home. MANHUNT UNDERWAY AFTER OFF-DUTY MASSACHUSETTS POLICE VETERAN FOUND DEAD AT WOMAN'S HOME A person of interest has been identified as their older son, 22-year-old Ryan Hanafin, who is the subject of a manhunt. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS He has been described as 5 feet, 10 inches tall. The only photo of him released by police shows him with shoulder-length, straight blonde hair, a mustache and glasses. MANHUNT INTENSIFIES FOR ARMED WOMAN AFTER VETERAN MASSACHUSETTS POLICE OFFICER FOUND DEAD AT HOME FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The DA said there was "no significant history" of police calls to the family home. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Ryan Hanafin is believed to be driving a black 2010 Dodge Charger with the Massachusetts license plate 2PSY15. SEND US A TIP The younger son was out with friends until around 9 p.m. and told police he went directly to his bedroom when he got home and did not see his mom, according to DA Ryan. GOT A TIP? Matthew Hanafin told investigators he hadn't spoken with his older son since Wednesday morning, she said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Reading Police Chief David J. Clark said that while Ryan Hanafin is a person of interest, he should still be considered "potentially armed and dangerous." Anyone who sees him or his vehicle is asked to call 911. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "By all means, please do not approach him," he said. "Please contact 911, the local police department, whatever, if you see the vehicle or come across him. We are urging people to stay safe and not put themselves in danger." This is a developing story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7d7d975342cf4db8da61d Country music singer Shane Smith puts his own spin on Johnny Cash's iconic 'Hurt' cover te 2026-10-08T17:50:17.345Z Country music singer Shane Smith puts his own spin on Johnny Cash's iconic 'Hurt' cover Country music star Shane Smith is setting the internet on fire with a cover of a legendary song. Shane Smith is known for being the lead singer of Shane Smith & The Saints, which is a country band whose music has heavy influences of red dirt and Americana. While they might not have the commercial recognition of someone like Morgan Wallen, there's no question Shane Smith and his band have an incredibly loyal following and they pump out some of the best music in the genre. COUNTRY MUSIC SENSATION ELLA LANGLEY GOES VIRAL ON TIKTOK WITH COVER OF CLASSIC SONG, FANS GO WILD Now, he's blending up a classic song. Smith posted a YouTube video on Monday of him covering the famous song "Hurt," and it's generating some serious buzz. "Covering one of my favorite songs of all time written originally by Nine Inch Nails and covered by Johnny Cash," Smith wrote in the caption. Cash's cover of "Hurt" is one of the most famous songs the country music icon ever did. Now, the "All I See Is You" singer has taken a crack at it in a very impressive fashion. KOE WETZEL GOES VIRAL WITH STRIPPED-DOWN 'WHEN I'M GONE' PERFORMANCE THAT HAS FANS BUZZING Give it a listen below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. I think that's a very impressive performance of "Hurt." It's every bit as ominous as Johnny Cash's legendary version. People in the comments were quick to offer lots of different reactions. One person wrote, "I love all 3 renditions of this song and am a fan of all three artists. Well done Shane!" A second wrote, "Great cover!!" A third added, "Awesome performance!" Seems like everyone is in agreement. What do you think about Shane Smith's cover of "Hurt"? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7d7cf75342cf4db8da5f9 Community raises $1M for east Tucson PACC adoption center te 2026-10-08T17:50:07.546Z Community raises $1M for east Tucson PACC adoption center The new Eastside PACC Adoption Center, built with more than $1 million in community donations, held its grand opening last month after more than 350 pets found homes there since a June soft opening. The 5,382-square-foot space can accommodate up to 50 pets at a time and is expected to support up to 2,400 additional adoptions each year, according to Pima Animal Care Center. The Eastside Adoption Center, at 7225 E. Broadway Blvd., sent 17 dogs and six cats home on its first day. The center grew out of a need to serve the east side. PACC’s main shelter and adoption center is at Grant and Silverbell on Tucson’s west side. About 15 months ago, Tori Chisholm, CEO of Friends of Pima Animal Care Center, met with PACC director Steve Kozachik to discuss expanding adoptions to the east side. Friends of PACC is a nonprofit that has directly supported PACC for the past 10 years. “To make an investment as a community of people who care about pets was kind of a no-brainer,” Chisholm said. “There’s always been a mindset that we needed animal welfare services on the east side of town.” Tucson Spotlight trains the next generation of Southern Arizona journalists and publishes their work free for everyone. No paywalls, no corporate backing — just readers who believe this community deserves better local news. Eastside PACC Adoption Center Animal Placement Manager Wade Schultz, second from left, poses with volunteers at the Sept. 26 grand opening. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. The main shelter is open admission and takes in between 19,000 and 23,000 pets each year. Intake numbers from January through July were similar to last year, but adoptions were down an average of 5.9%. Six of the seven months saw declines, with the largest in June at 14.1%. February was the only month with an increase, at 3.7%. Consistent overcrowding at the Westside location remains PACC’s biggest challenge. Chisholm hopes the new Eastside location can bridge the gap for families whose trek to the Westside may keep them from finding a furry companion. Cats are the most popular pets, staying an average of just 48 hours after arriving. Chisholm said the need was clear in adopter data. “Two-thirds of all of our adopters were coming from zip codes that were midtown Tucson and west,” Chisholm said. “That meant there was a huge segment of the population on the east side of town that either felt like PACC was too far or they didn’t have access. We knew we needed to bring the services and bring amazing animals closer to them.” Two dogs rest together in a room at the new Eastside PACC Adoption Center, which can hold up to 50 pets at a time. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlght. Friends of PACC is paying for the effort through donations. “We’ve committed, as friends of PACC, about $1.3 million to make this happen over the next two and a half to three years, and our donors fund all of it,” said Friends of PACC CFO David Picard. Architectural and tenant improvements created 13 rooms that each house one or two medium to large dogs, plus a larger room in the back for smaller dogs and puppies. Some dog rooms are split with a divider to keep the dogs more relaxed. The dogs also have two spacious meet-and-greet areas and a large, gated play yard behind the facility for play and walks. Cats are kept in kennels in one room, with a meet-and-greet room next door. Donations will continue to cover the lease, utilities and staff wages. “This would not be here without your support,” Wade Shultz, animal placement manager for the Eastside center, told attendees during the grand opening celebration. “We are so happy to be a part of your community, and we are so happy to be here with you. Without you, we just would not be here.” Pima County Supervisor Steve Christy holds up a “Finally home” T-shirt from Friends of PACC during the Eastside PACC Adoption Center’s Sept. 26 grand opening. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. County officials also thanked the community at the event. “It’s a real testament again to the passion and commitment that so many of you have for something like this,” said District 4 Supervisor Steve Christy. “I just want to commend everybody who took part in this, and especially the volunteers who day after day are here to take care of our four-footed friends. I’m appreciative, I know the community is appreciative, I know the public is appreciative.” On grand opening day, 23 dogs and 17 cats were adopted, including every adoptable cat at the center. The Eastside PACC Adoption Center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All dogs 4 months and older and cats older than 5 years are free. 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/6ac7d57f75342cf4db8da5b0 Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores face new charge of conspiracy to torture Americans te 2026-10-08T17:40:15.382Z Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores face new charge of conspiracy to torture Americans The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York charged former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiracy to commit torture to Americans and others to stay in power, according to a superseding indictment filed Thursday. Maduro's government, according to the indictment, "presided over a system of repression that relied on violence against political opposition, arbitrary detention, and the torture of detainees, including United States citizens." The torture included "electric shock, asphyxiation, rape, forced nudity, prolonged isolation, starvation, punishment cells, and psychological torture, such as threats to harm and kill victims' families, including children," the indictment read. The charge carries a maximum of life imprisonment if any of the alleged torture resulted in death, and a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison if not. FAMILIES SUE MADURO IN US, ACCUSE EX-PRESIDENT OF DIRECTING POLICE UNIT TIED TO EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS In one incident, the indictment alleges that a U.S. detainee in Venezuela was beaten for days and doused with a noxious liquid that made him vomit, which Venezuelan officers then allegedly made him eat. WAR CRIMES COURT TURNS 'BLIND EYE' TO TOP WORLD THREATS WHILE TARGETING AMERICANS, TRUMP ADMIN ACCUSES The detainee, who was allegedly accused of plotting to kill Maduro, was also subjected to electric shock torture to his torso and genitals and injected with a substance that induced seizures. "On one occasion, CC-3 personally observed Victim-7 being electrocuted; laughed at and taunted Victim-7 during the electric shock; and directed other DGCIM officers in connection with the electric shock," the indictment read. MADURO'S ALLEGED 'BAG MAN' ALEX SAAB ARRESTED LESS THAN 3 YEARS AFTER BIDEN PARDON: REPORT After spending eight-and-a-half months at Boleíta Norte prison in Venezuela, the detainee was released and returned to the U.S. in October 2022, according to the indictment. The indictment alleges Maduro and Flores "inflicted severe physical and mental pain and suffering to repress and punish political opposition, silence dissent and perceived dissent, preserve and protect the power and authority of the members of the conspiracy, and intimidate, harass, and neutralize their opponents, including through kidnappings." The pair, who face numerous other charges, were arrested in Venezuela in January during Operation Absolute Resolve. Maduro was originally charged with narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices in a 2011 indictment that President Donald Trump's Department of Justice unsealed in 2020. Flores was then charged in a superseding indictment in January with cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices. They have pleaded not guilty and a trial is scheduled for June 2027.  EXCLUSIVE: FBI EXTRADITIONS SOAR AS PATEL RAMPS UP FOREIGN OUTREACH, VOWS 'NO SANCTUARY' Flores appeared in court Thursday for a bond hearing on her motion for release from jail. Her lawyers were requesting home confinement with GPS tracking, citing a heart condition and arguing she does not pose a danger to the community. US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein denied the request. The U.S. government opposes her release, arguing she poses a flight risk and danger to the public. Flores' attorneys say she denies the allegations against her, and both she and Maduro have filed motions to dismiss on diplomatic immunity grounds. Fox News' Maria Paronich and Patrick Ward contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7d32375342cf4db8da545 Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Weigh In, Again, in TV Ad Fight te 2026-10-08T17:30:11.407Z Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Weigh In, Again, in TV Ad Fight The emergency application to the justices marks the latest move in a monthslong fight over who is entitled to low rates for political ads. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7d0db75342cf4db8da4f0 Mamdani doubles down on anti-Israel Oct 7 statement after backlash te 2026-10-08T17:20:27.789Z Mamdani doubles down on anti-Israel Oct 7 statement after backlash New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani doubled down on his October 7 statement accusing Israel of carrying out a "genocide" in Gaza on Thursday. Mamdani made the statement while speaking to the press at an unrelated event on Thursday. Reporters asked him about anger in the Jewish community over his statement on the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks that briefly recognized that day's atrocities before accusing Israel of carrying out genocide against Palestinians. "Do you believe you made any missteps that enflamed tensions in this very difficult moment for a lot of New Yorkers?" a reporter asked. ISRAEL AMB TORCHES MAMDANI OCT 7 POST: 'LIKE TURNING SEPTEMBER 11 INTO A DAY OF MOURNING FOR AL-QAEDA' "I believe that there must be room to mourn every single life," Mamdani responded. "There must be room to mourn the lives of the more than 1,100 that Hamas killed three years ago; there must be room to mourn the 74,000 Palestinians that the Israeli government has killed since." "There must be room to reckon with the ways in which so many New Yorkers' lives have been shattered," he continued, noting that the vigil he attended highlighted testimonies from those killed "either on the day or the genocide since." WEAPONIZING THE CHARGE OF GENOCIDE FUELS AN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS ANTISEMITISM Mamdani went on to accuse the Israeli government of using the October 7 massacre as "a justification for a genocide." The mayor also repeatedly declined to say that he would change anything about the statements he made on Wednesday, either in his formal statement or during his attendance at the October 7 vigil. He also justified his greater emphasis on Palestinian deaths, arguing that "this is something that is ongoing, as opposed to something that simply happened three years ago." In his statement on Wednesday, Mamdani condemned Hamas’ attack as a "horrific war crime" while also characterizing Israel’s subsequent military operation as a genocide. NETANYAHU ACCUSES MAMDANI OF 'FOMENTING HATE,' SAYS RHETORIC IS MAKING NEW YORK JEWS AFRAID "The suffering did not begin nor end that day," he wrote. "It instead continued through the Israeli government’s devastating, ongoing genocide in Gaza in which it has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians — including more than 21,000 children." Israel has rejected accusations that it is committing genocide in Gaza, saying its military targets Hamas and other terrorist groups while seeking to minimize civilian casualties. The mayor's statement sparked bipartisan backlash, with Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., calling it "egregious and insulting." "There are 364 days of the year to focus on that. This is a day that should just be focused on what was by all agreement a horrific terror attack," Goldman, who is Jewish, told Politico. "What the mayor’s statement did today was to blame Israelis for the attack that they suffered three years ago. Regardless of what you actually think of the conflict and what’s happened either since or before, there’s no excuse for victim blaming." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7d0d575342cf4db8da4e7 Dem House hopeful alleges she was brutally attacked during 2 am campaign errand te 2026-10-08T17:20:21.459Z Dem House hopeful alleges she was brutally attacked during 2 am campaign errand Arizona Democratic congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia said she was knocked unconscious and raped during an overnight encounter with two attackers in August while trying to repair a damaged campaign sign. Greene-Placentia told Phoenix New Times that she was walking through a parking lot in Sun City shortly after 2 a.m. on Aug. 14 to repair a damaged campaign sign when someone struck her in the head, knocking her unconscious. Greene-Placentia said she regained consciousness to find a man raping her and kicked at a second man who approached her, according to Phoenix New Times. A public information officer with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office confirmed to Fox News Digital that a police report was filed on Aug. 31. SCANDALS, SOCIALISTS AND TRUMP ROIL PRIMARIES, SEND INCUMBENTS PACKING AT NEAR-RECORD PACE "Detectives advised it is still an ongoing investigation, and we cannot comment on the investigation at this time," said the officer. Greene-Placentia initially told investigators that one of her attackers used a derogatory remark she interpreted as "Democratic b---h," according to the Phoenix New Times, but told The New York Times on Wednesday that she could not be sure what she had heard. Greene-Placentia told Phoenix New Times she suffered extensive bruising and vaginal bleeding for three days after the alleged assault and believed she may have sustained a concussion. Greene-Placentia missed a campaign event and was out of contact with her staff for about two days following the alleged assault, according to The New York Times. She later told campaign aides and her husband what happened before reporting it to police on Aug. 31, saying she initially felt embarrassed and wanted to forget the incident. She ultimately decided to go public to encourage other sexual assault survivors to speak out. "I never imagined I would have to tell this story, but I know I am far from the only woman who has lived through something like this," Greene-Placentia said in a statement released Wednesday. "Too many survivors carry these experiences silently. I am speaking out because I want them to know they are seen, they are heard, and they are not alone." DEMOCRATS TARGETING 12 ADDITIONAL RED DISTRICTS IN MIDTERMS PUSH TO RETAKE HOUSE "What happened will not silence me. I’m going to keep showing up, keep fighting for this community, and keep working every day to bring real representation to the people of CD8," she added. Greene-Placentia received support from both Republicans and Democrats, including her Republican opponent, Rep. Abe Hamadeh, who called for authorities to investigate the alleged attack. "I have read the disturbing story and call upon authorities to investigate these serious allegations thoroughly, including finding all possible camera footage of the time and place in order to prosecute the crime to the fullest extent of the law. No American should become a victim of a crime in their own community," her opponent Rep. Abe Hamadeh said in a statement. "This was a cruel and cowardly attack, and it has no place in Arizona. No one should have to fear for their safety, or the safety of the people they love, while serving their community," Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' office said in a statement to Phoenix New Times. Fox News Digital reached out to Greene-Placentia's campaign for comment. Hamadeh has represented Arizona's 8th Congressional District since January 2025. Fox News' Power Rankings rate the district as solidly Republican heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7d0d275342cf4db8da4de Aaron Judge, who played exactly zero innings this postseason, sends blunt message to Yankees front office te 2026-10-08T17:20:18.321Z Aaron Judge, who played exactly zero innings this postseason, sends blunt message to Yankees front office Aaron Judge, who played as many innings for the New York Yankees as I did this postseason, sent the front office a clear message after Wednesday's ALDS loss to the Tampa Bay Rays ... Fix it. Now. I'm paraphrasing, of course, but I'm not far off. RAYS SWEEP YANKEES IN ALDS AFTER CONTROVERSIAL SPECTATOR INTERFERENCE DENIES ANTHONY VOLPE'S HOMER For those who missed it, the Judge-less Yankees were swept by the Rays in a controversial Game 3 that saw Anthony Volpe's game-tying home run get called back because of fan interference. New York would go on to lose, 4-3. As for Judge ... he couldn't do anything about it. The Yankees superstar missed every postseason game with a right calf strain, and played just 66 games this season — a career-low, not counting the silly COVID season in 2020. It was a lost season for Judge. A frustrating one. A contentious one, especially towards the end with manager Aaron Boone. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! And it all came to a head after Wednesday's loss: "We're the Yankees. I feel like they [the front office] should go all-in and do what they need to do," Judge said. "If we've got holes, if it's finding certain players or personnel, whatever we need, you've got to go out there and get it. That's why I signed back here with the Yankees, to fight for a championship every single year. To go all in." Yeah, a pretty clear message to Brian Cashman and everyone in the front office from Aaron Judge. Essentially, "Go fix it." Now, a couple things ... YANKEES STAR AARON JUDGE HEADS BACK TO INJURED LIST WEEKS AFTER RETURNING FROM BROKEN RIB Fan, by the way, were quick to point out that last one: I could go on and on. It's a bloodbath right now on Yankees social media. Everyone is miserable. Fans are miserable. Players are, clearly, miserable. We've already reached the "fire Aaron Boone!" portion of the offseason, and it's not even 24 hours old yet. These comments from Judge seem to have struck a particular nerve, though. It's one thing to make them after playing 150 games and performing in the postseason. It's another thing to say something when you've barely seen the field since June. All rise! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7d0cd75342cf4db8da4d5 Caleb Flynn's mistress avoided charges despite murder texts as her attorney reveals why te 2026-10-08T17:20:13.818Z Caleb Flynn's mistress avoided charges despite murder texts as her attorney reveals why The attorney for Caleb Flynn's former mistress is pushing back against suspicions that she helped plot the murder of the former "American Idol" contestant's wife, telling Fox News Digital that disturbing messages about wanting Ashley Flynn dead were not evidence that his client took part in the Tipp City, Ohio, killing. Dayton defense attorney Nick Gounaris, who represents Alleigha Botner, said investigators reviewed her messages with Flynn, cellphone records and surveillance footage as they worked to determine whether she had any involvement in the crime. Botner's secret affair with Flynn became a central part of his trial, where jurors heard exchanges about killing his wife, including a suggestion to hire someone to do it. Flynn was ultimately convicted on Sept. 29 of murdering Ashley and sentenced on Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. 'AMERICAN IDOL' ALUM CALEB FLYNN WEEPS AS DAUGHTERS ASK HIM WHY HE KILLED THEIR MOTHER, VOW NOT TO VISIT HIM "I think the reason that she wasn't charged is just because you say something, you still have to show that that person was somehow involved," Gounaris told Fox News Digital. "The evidence that was reviewed, the evidence that was developed, the evidence that they secured through all of these different avenues did not suggest anything that involved Alleigha Botner in the death of Ashley Flynn." Gounaris said he initially worried Botner could become a target of the investigation after she spoke to police without an attorney and was not entirely forthcoming about her relationship with Flynn. WATCH: ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ ALUM CALEB FLYNN TELLS COPS FLAG-CARRYING STRANGER CAME TO DOOR BEFORE WIFE’S SHOOTING Investigators had begun uncovering the affair while examining the Feb. 16 shooting at the couple's Tipp City home, where prosecutors said Flynn shot his wife twice in the back of the head before staging a break-in. Botner eventually acknowledged the relationship, but her family became concerned about her legal exposure and contacted Gounaris, who began speaking with investigators to determine whether she was a witness or potential suspect. MISTRESS TOLD ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ CONTESTANT SHE WANTED ‘TO KILL’ WIFE BUT TESTIFIED DIVORCE, NOT MURDER, WAS PLAN "As a defense attorney, my first reaction is, wait a minute, we've got to be very careful ... we've got to be concerned that she might be a target here," Gounaris said. "So ... let me bring her into the office. Let's protect her. Let me now be her advocate. Let me speak with investigators and let me then determine, you know, where this is going." As more evidence emerged, Gounaris said, investigators increasingly treated Botner as a witness, and nothing they uncovered suggested she participated in Ashley's murder. DAD OF 'AMERICAN IDOL' CONTESTANT'S SLAIN WIFE MADE EERIE GOOGLE SEARCH AFTER HEARING OF HER MURDER Jurors heard that Flynn and Botner exchanged over 107,000 messages during their affair, including conversations in which Flynn repeatedly expressed a desire to kill his wife. In one message, Flynn said he had stayed awake thinking of ways to kill Ashley without going to jail. WATCH: Caleb Flynn had ominous response when mistress said ‘I want to kill her’ Gounaris acknowledged the exchanges were ugly but argued that messages discussing Ashley's death represented only a small fraction of their conversations and largely occurred months before the killing. MISTRESS TOLD ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ CONTESTANT SHE WANTED ‘TO KILL’ WIFE BUT TESTIFIED DIVORCE, NOT MURDER, WAS PLAN Some of the most troubling exchanges came just hours before Ashley was killed, when Flynn told Botner, "It's happening," and she responded, "You're about to be free." Gounaris said the messages were about Flynn's plans to divorce his wife, explaining that the pair had stopped communicating for roughly a month after Botner ended their relationship in January because Flynn repeatedly failed to leave Ashley. MISTRESS TOLD ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ CONTESTANT SHE WANTED ‘TO KILL’ WIFE BUT TESTIFIED DIVORCE, NOT MURDER, WAS PLAN Flynn contacted her again shortly before the murder, claiming he was finally preparing to seek a divorce and disclose the affair to church leadership, Gounaris explained. The renewed conversations included roughly 250 messages discussing divorce, custody, employment and what would happen if Flynn left his marriage, he said. Botner even researched divorce-related questions using ChatGPT and sent Flynn screenshots. MISTRESS TOLD ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ CONTESTANT SHE WANTED ‘TO KILL’ WIFE BUT TESTIFIED DIVORCE, NOT MURDER, WAS PLAN "All of the communications that are contemporaneous with the time that he kills his wife all the way up to 12:45 in that morning – about an hour and 45 minutes ... before he calls 911 – are all about divorce," Gounaris said. He maintained that Botner believed Flynn was preparing to leave his wife, not kill her, an explanation she also gave during her testimony. But questions about Botner's conduct extended beyond the messages themselves. During the trial, jurors heard about efforts to conceal the affair, including discussions about deleting communications and replacing phones. Gounaris argued those conversations were motivated by concerns that the relationship could jeopardize Flynn's chances of gaining custody of his daughters during a divorce. "What are they covering up?" Gounaris asked. "They're covering up what the relationship was. So she was explaining to him, 'You need to go get a new phone, you need to delete this app. We ... have not had these conversations.'" FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The attorney also offered his own theory about why Flynn killed Ashley, suggesting the former church music leader may have realized that ending his marriage would cost him the comfortable life he had built. Flynn worked for his father-in-law's company, had two daughters and held a prominent role at his church. Gounaris believes the prospect of losing those things may have pushed him toward a fatal decision. "He had a girlfriend. He liked having a girlfriend. He had a wife. He liked having his wife, he liked his children, he liked his job, he liked his income, he liked his ... he liked it all," Gounaris said. "On the early morning of Feb. 16, something in his mind said, 'Wait a minute, this is not going to work out for me. I'm not going to have my job. I'm going to be thrown out of the church,' and something happened that caused him to end the life of his wife." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Unlike prosecutors, who argued Flynn had planned the murder, Gounaris suggested the killing may have resulted from a decision made that night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB "I think it was something that occurred right at that moment at night," he said. "I think that he did things. I think he was sloppy with how he did things." SEND US A TIP That assessment remains the attorney's theory. Jurors convicted Flynn of aggravated murder and eight other counts after roughly 2½ hours in the deliberation room. Flynn continued to maintain his innocence at sentencing, telling the court he did not kill his wife. Flynn's attorneys filed a notice of appeal Wednesday in Miami County court, two days after he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. GOT A TIP? Flynn was admitted to the state prison system Wednesday and is being held at the Correctional Reception Center in Orient, Ohio, according to Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction records. Gounaris said he believes Botner's lack of involvement was established through the investigation and that she now faces the difficult task of rebuilding her life after the affair and her testimony became public. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST He acknowledged that Botner bears responsibility for the relationship and the hateful things she said about Ashley, but rejected the suggestion that those actions made her responsible for the murder. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "Look, she'll take full responsibility for her actions," Gounaris said. "The truth is that she had an affair with a married man and she said terrible things about that man's wife. That's what she did. "What the public has wrong is that she was somehow involved in the planning or execution of the murder that Caleb did on the 16th of February 2026. That's what the public has wrong," he continued. "She takes full responsibility for her actions, but not what he was convicted of." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ce8175342cf4db8da49b Illegal U-turn leads Maricopa police to suspected DUI, registry violation te 2026-10-08T17:10:25.890Z Illegal U-turn leads Maricopa police to suspected DUI, registry violation A traffic stop over an illegal U-turn led police to a canceled registration, a suspected impaired driver and a sex-offender registry violation. Police pulled over the car around 3 p.m. Oct. 3 after observing it make an illegal U-turn, finding a man and two women in the front seat. The driver, 64-year-old Senita resident Jefferson McGee had watery, bloodshot eyes and smelled of alcohol, according to a probable cause statement. McGee told officers he had consumed one shot of alcohol before driving. Officers also found an E&J Brandy shooter was found alongside a marijuana pipe with residue inside and several other unopened shooters. McGee showed signs of impairment during field sobriety testing, according to the statement.  During the search, officers learned the vehicle’s canceled registration was linked to McGee’s failure to update his information as a registered sex offender within the required 72-hour period. McGee was arrested on suspicion of failing to register as a sex offender, impaired driving and an open-container violation. The post Illegal U-turn leads Maricopa police to suspected DUI, registry violation appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ce7a75342cf4db8da48f What will the takeover of Arizona’s prison healthcare system look like? te 2026-10-08T17:10:18.667Z What will the takeover of Arizona’s prison healthcare system look like? Key points: A court-appointed official will take over Arizona’s prison healthcare system on Oct. 19 The change follows a long-running lawsuit alleging inferior healthcare in the system Advocates hope the takeover will lead to improvements, while the state says it has already made progress and is continuing to fight it A long-awaited outside takeover of Arizona’s prison healthcare system is set to begin this month, putting a court-appointed receiver in charge of a prison system the state has spent years defending and inmates have condemned as constitutionally inadequate.  Annette Chambers-Smith, a former Ohio prison official, was appointed in July to assume control of the healthcare system in the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry. Her takeover is scheduled to start Oct. 19. State officials are asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to delay the takeover, though their request is unlikely to be approved given that courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, have three times turned down similar requests. The receivership is the latest development in a case that began in 2012 and has repeatedly returned to the courts over disputes about Arizona’s medical and mental health treatment of its prisoners. As receiver, Chambers-Smith will have broad authority over the system’s budget, healthcare contracts, staffing and delivery of services. Any system changes, expected to begin this month, could potentially reshape how the state’s prison healthcare is managed for years to come. While the state continues to challenge the takeover, advocates for inmates say they believe an outside manager is now necessary after years of efforts to bring the system into compliance with court orders. “This is a remedy that shouldn’t be paused,” said Sophie Hart, managing attorney for the Prison Law Office, which is representing inmates who brought the case. “We’ve been working on this case for more than a decade and have twice agreed with the defendants about the terms that are needed to solve the problems in the prison system. Neither time have they implemented those changes. At this point, we are quite confident a receiver is what’s needed.”  Corrections department officials did not respond to requests for an interview this week.  Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, disagrees with the court’s decision ordering the receivership. Hobbs, who took office in 2023 and is running for reelection, inherited a prison system that had been mismanaged for years and has worked with Corrections Department Director Ryan Thornell to improve it, spokesperson Christian Slater said. “A receiver is an impractical use of Arizona taxpayer dollars with zero accountability,” Slater said in an email. “The court ordered the state to pay the receiver an annual salary of $500,000 and gave the receiver a blank check to spend taxpayer money.  “The governor secured four bipartisan budgets since [a 2023] injunction was ordered, which have helped ADCRR make significant progress towards compliance over the last three years. Now, a court-imposed receiver will have at least five years to accomplish what Director Thornell and the administration were given only three years to do.”  How will operations change? According to the July order from Arizona District Court Judge Roslyn Silver, Chambers-Smith will be tasked with leadership and management of the prison system’s healthcare, including budgeting and accounting, delivery of services and overseeing contracts with providers.  She will be paid $500,000 a year and establish a new Office of the Receiver. The arrangement is set to last five years but could be extended, according to court records.  Chambers-Smith will have six months to develop a long-term plan but, in the meantime, can implement “short-term measures essential for immediately improving critical healthcare issues” and can begin restructuring the healthcare system, according to the order.  Attempts to reach Chambers-Smith for an interview were unsuccessful. According to court records, she has already started shaping the office. In a letter to Silver Monday, Chambers-Smith requested approval to hire Kellie Wasko, a nurse and corrections official, as chief of healthcare operations in the Office of the Receiver.  Silver ruled that she would grant the request pending any objections from the state, which has until the end of the week to weigh in.  Chambers-Smith previously served as director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections from 2019 to 2026. “She has extensive experience in correctional healthcare specifically and in coming into compliance with consent decrees,” Hart said. “We’re confident from our due diligence and our interviewing of her, and looking into the work she did in Ohio, that she has the skills needed to make the changes in Arizona.”  It’s unclear exactly how much the changes will cost, or if there’s enough state funding to pay for them. A 2025 order from Silver requiring the department to add 557 healthcare workers was estimated by the state to cost more than $100 million per year.  The Legislature and Hobbs included only about half of those costs in the budget they approved in June.  Why is this happening? The receivership stems from a 2012 lawsuit Arizona inmates and their advocates filed. They alleged the state’s prison health care system failed to meet constitutional standards. The case included allegations of serious delays and lapses in medical care. In one instance, a man waited more than three years for a biopsy of a nodule on his prostate. The biopsy, once it was finally conducted in late 2009, revealed he had aggressive Stage 2 cancer. According to the lawsuit, the man also experienced gaps as long as two months in getting medications prescribed by outside urologists, causing him “harm and permanent injuries.” In another case, a man who suffered eye injuries and face fractures from an assault by another inmate had to wait almost a year before he could see an ophthalmologist, the suit said. He reported chronic pain and waited months to learn if pain medications would be approved and provided.  The two sides reached a settlement in 2014, but Silver rescinded her approval in 2021, saying the state failed to meet its obligations to provide adequate healthcare.  In 2025, attorneys for inmates asked Silver to appoint a receiver, citing a 2024 report from a court-appointed doctor assigned to monitor the prison system. The report found that five suicides in state prisons that year could have likely been prevented had the state adhered to a 2023 injunction for healthcare requirements.  What are both sides saying?  Corrections reform advocates and the inmates’ attorneys initially said they viewed a receiver as a last resort, but argued the department had not come close to complying with court orders for improvements, making it a necessary next step.  “No remedies other than receivership have a realistic hope of righting this foundering ship,” they wrote in court records.   The department, meanwhile, disputed advocates’ account of the care being provided.  “While the plaintiffs may not be interested in drawing attention to the significant progress being made by the department to improve the delivery and expansion of health care services across prisons, the department certainly is,” the department said in a February 2025 statement. “Instead of recognizing the irrefutable change happening across the ADCRR, the plaintiffs continue to move the goalpost.” The state has continued to oppose the takeover and appealed Silver’s decision to grant the receiver to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. It argued that the order should be reversed because substantial progress is already being made to improve healthcare.  After the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to delay the takeover last week, the state made a last-minute request with a panel of judges in the Ninth Circuit on Wednesday. Officials are arguing that the status quo should be preserved when oral arguments in the appeal are only a few weeks away, in December. “Against that modest delay, the harms of denying a stay are irreversible: a federal receiver will assume ‘[a]ll duties and authorities vested by law in the Director of ADCRR relating to the health care of the class members,’  and the state will begin paying ‘[a]ll costs incurred during the receivership’ 1-ER-11) with funds the state cannot recover if the orders are reversed,” they wrote. If the request is denied, the changes will begin on Oct. 19 – which is likely given that courts have three times denied requests to delay the takeover. Advocates said they are hopeful about what comes next.  “The severity of harm and the fact that we all know what needs to be done to address it is frustrating,” Hart said. “But I’m optimistic that the receiver is the thing that is finally needed to improve care and end this case.”  The post What will the takeover of Arizona’s prison healthcare system look like? first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ce7175342cf4db8da461 Security Guard Fatally Shoots Armed Man at Nashville Federal Courthouse te 2026-10-08T17:10:09.326Z Security Guard Fatally Shoots Armed Man at Nashville Federal Courthouse The man tried unsuccessfully to fire a gun, then wielded a knife before he was shot inside the Fred D. Thompson U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building, the police said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c9d575342cf4db8da365 City of Flagstaff to host drop off day and fix-it clinic this fall te 2026-10-08T16:50:29.285Z City of Flagstaff to host drop off day and fix-it clinic this fall The City of Flagstaff's Sustainability Office will be hosting a drop off day on Saturday, Oct. 24 and a fix-it clinic on Saturday, Nov. 7. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c9d175342cf4db8da35c Mariano Birdno returns to Flagstaff to play NAU on his home field te 2026-10-08T16:50:25.055Z Mariano Birdno returns to Flagstaff to play NAU on his home field Former Flagstaff Eagle Mariano Birdno has lived his dream as a Division I football player from Flagstaff. He will get the rare chance to play in his hometown against NAU on Saturday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c9cb75342cf4db8da34a Aaron Lieberman pitches pragmatism in bid to unseat Carine Werner in pivotal Senate race te 2026-10-08T16:50:19.168Z Aaron Lieberman pitches pragmatism in bid to unseat Carine Werner in pivotal Senate race Republican Sen. Carine Werner is facing off against Democrat Aaron Lieberman, a former legislator, in the Legislative District 4 Senate race. (Photos by Gage Skidmore: Flickr and Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0) Democratic lawmaker Aaron Lieberman hopes to unseat Republican Sen. Carine Werner in one of the Arizona Legislature’s most competitive races in November, with a focus on pragmatism instead of partisan fighting.  Lieberman told the Arizona Mirror that his door-knocking efforts have mostly focused on reaching independents and moderate Republican voters. Legislative District 4 covers parts of northeast Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. It’s highly competitive, but leans Republican.  “The biggest thing I hear again and again and again is they’re sick of all the fighting,” he said. “They’re sick of all the name calling.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE During his prior stint as a state representative from 2018 until 2021, Lieberman said that he didn’t always agree with then-Gov. Doug Ducey or Rusty Bowers, who was the GOP speaker of the House of Representatives, but he still worked with them.  “I never called them any names,” Lieberman said. “I never cursed (them) out.” The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you need to cast your vote. Arizona Votes: 2026 Relations between lawmakers from both parties at the Arizona Capitol have become increasingly hostile — a hallmark of Trump-era politics, which has emphasized name-calling and outrageous claims about political opponents. The Republicans who control both chambers have refused to consider the vast majority of Democrat-sponsored proposals, and Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed hundreds of bills that had only Republican support.  Lieberman also pointed to a hot mic incident last year during a Scottsdale Unified School District meeting, where Werner is a school board member, when she made derogatory comments about a district employee’s appearance, calling her “morbidly obese.” Following her comments, more than 1,500 people signed a petition calling for her resignation.  Werner did not respond to requests for an interview. In 2025, Werner sponsored legislation to make school board elections partisan, and though the measure passed with support from Republicans and one Democrat, it earned a veto from Hobbs. Werner was elected to the school board in 2022 and is not seeking reelection this year.  “For normal people, that’s just crazy behavior, you know what I mean?” Lieberman said. “The notion that you’d think the problem in our schools is we don’t have enough partisanship doesn’t make any sense to regular people. And they kind of can’t believe that that’s the track record of the person representing them down at the state Senate.” But Werner has also had success in working with Hobbs and legislative Democrats since she ousted incumbent Sen. Christine Marsh, a Democrat, from her seat in 2024. As the chairwoman of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, she sponsored 21 pieces of legislation that gained bipartisan support and that Hobbs signed into law. The majority of that legislation was focused on preventing Medicaid fraud, protecting healthcare workers and changing policies at the Department of Child Safety.  Several of those bills were aimed at improving communications among DCS, Native American tribes and law enforcement agencies to prevent tragedies like the 2025 murder of Emily Pike, a 14-year-old member of the San Carlos Apache tribe who was killed after running away from a DCS-licensed group home. “I believe reforms must focus on one simple principle: the right information must reach the right people at the right time,” Werner wrote in a Feb. 15 social media post about the bills. “When agencies communicate clearly and act swiftly, children are protected. When they don’t, the consequences are heartbreaking.” But Lieberman said that Werner is too extreme for LD4. In 2024, alongside members of the far-right Arizona Freedom Caucus, she advocated for putting PragerU lessons in Arizona’s public schools. The far-right nonprofit media company offers videos with titles like “Your Pilot Is a DEI Hire. Good Luck!” and “M.I.A. Masculinity in America.” “I think it’s critical in the few competitive districts that we have, that you actually get pragmatic people who are working from the center, and that’s me in my background — and, frankly, that’s not Senator Warner, who’s much more on the extreme side,” Lieberman said.  During his time in the House, Lieberman said some of his accomplishments working with Republicans were grants to small businesses to help owners get by during the height of the COVID 19 pandemic, tax credits to bring the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company to Arizona and bringing more affordable four-year degrees to community colleges.  “Every single one of those issues was identified as having strong support among Democrats and Republicans who were really working from the center, and that’s what I think we need more of,” he said.  Lieberman left the Arizona House in 2021 to mount an unsuccessful run for governor, a race that Hobbs ultimately won.  But he’s feeling good about his chances this year, with Democrats hopeful that they’ll finally gain control of one or both chambers of the legislature for the first time since 1966.  The LD4 Senate race is one of 17 that the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is putting money into in hopes of flipping the seats.  If elected, Lieberman said he wants to help tackle some of the affordability issues that Republicans ran on in 2024, but have only gotten worse since then.  Lieberman said he supports a temporary pause on the state gas tax to give drivers some relief, wants the state to look closely at supermarket mergers that drive up costs, and is a proponent of allowing cities and towns to regulate businesses like Airbnb, which take up housing stock and drive up costs for homeowners.  “It just gets back to having folks down there who will work together for the good of the state, and that means by definition, compromise,” he said. “I think that’s a good thing, not a bad thing.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c9bf75342cf4db8da307 A startup founder who served time in prison is looking to court an untapped market: ex-cons te 2026-10-08T16:50:07.356Z A startup founder who served time in prison is looking to court an untapped market: ex-cons Richard Bronson, a former Stratton Oakmont partner who served time in federal prison for securities violations, has launched Commissary Club, a startup that uses AI to help people leaving prison find jobs, housing, community and even dates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c78875342cf4db8da2e0 Gomez among ‘Achievers’ te 2026-10-08T16:40:40.257Z Gomez among ‘Achievers’ Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) in September celebrated executive director Alejandra Gomez, who was named a 2026 Women Achievers of Arizona Award winner in the Nonprofit category by the Arizona Capitol Times and State Affairs. Gomez will be recognized alongside this year’s honorees at the awards luncheon on Oct. 8 at the Arizona Biltmore. Alejandra Gomez “For more than a decade, Alejandra has helped build LUCHA into one of Arizona’s most powerful grassroots organizations, standing alongside working-class, Latino and immigrant communities in fights for higher wages, immigrant rights, public education, voting rights, affordable housing, healthcare and a government that works for the people who power our state,” the organization said. They added, “Her leadership has always been rooted in a simple belief: lasting change does not come from one person or one election. It comes from organized communities and power willing to fight together, build power and demand more from those who govern us.” For her part, Gomez expressed gratitude to her predecessors and to the many individuals who show up to support the organization’s cause. “I stand on the shoulders of the extraordinary women who came before me, whose leadership, courage, and commitment paved the way for all of us who continue this work today. This recognition also belongs to the thousands of LUCHA members, leaders and staff who have built this organization alongside me,” Gomez said. “Everything we have won in Arizona has come from ordinary people deciding that we deserve more and organizing together to make it possible.” Learn more about LUCHA at www.luchaaz.org. Find information about the Women Achievers of Arizona Award at https://azcapitoltimes.com/event/women-achievers-of-arizona-2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c78275342cf4db8da2d7 Community celebrates Pride te 2026-10-08T16:40:34.983Z Community celebrates Pride For 45 years, Phoenix Pride has been organizing marches, rallies, parades, entertainment, education, and outreach events to celebrate the Phoenix LGBTQ+ community. This year, the 45th Anniversary Pride Festival will be held in downtown Phoenix at The Arizona Center, 455 N. 3rd St. A weekend of events begins Saturday, Oct. 10, with a Pre-Pride Coming Out Concert. Gates open at 6 p.m.; showtime is 7-10 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 11, the Phoenix Pride Parade steps off at 10 a.m. The parade travels south on 3rd Street from Portland Street to Taylor Street, ending at the entrance to the festival. Festival hours on Sunday are noon to 10 p.m. This year’s Phoenix Pride Festival will continue to be a celebration designed to bring the Valley’s diverse LGBTQ+ and allied communities together for a weekend of camaraderie and celebration, organizers say, while raising funds for the Phoenix Pride Community Programs and educating the public about the existence and continuing civil rights battle facing the community. Find tickets and information online at www.phoenixpride.org/events/pride-festival. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c77675342cf4db8da2a4 Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe share surprising family connection after years of comparisons te 2026-10-08T16:40:22.663Z Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe share surprising family connection after years of comparisons Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe are related, according to a new genealogy report.  The global family history platform MyHeritage determined that Sweeney and Monroe are ninth cousins once removed, with their family trees connected through a shared ancestor, Ezra Perry, an early settler in Sandwich, Massachusetts, who lived from approximately 1625 to 1689. The relationship runs through Sweeney’s father, Steven Sweeney, and Monroe’s biological father, Charles Stanley Gifford, according to MyHeritage’s research. EXCLUSIVE: MICHAEL MCDONALD’S LONG-LOST SON REVEALS STUNNING MOMENT HE DISCOVERED FAMOUS FATHER AFTER 58 YEARS "People have always drawn parallels between Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe, but seeing their paths align on a deeper level inspired us to look for a real bond in the MyHeritage archives," Roi Mandel, director of research at MyHeritage, said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital. "Uncovering their shared branch was incredible," Mandel continued. "It’s a powerful reminder that humanity is one vast family tree, and when we dig deep, we uncover how remarkably interconnected we all are." MARILYN MONROE ROLE LEAVES ACTRESSES 'SET UP TO FAIL': EXPERTS Representatives for Sweeney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The discovery comes after years of comparisons between Sweeney and Monroe, from their blonde bombshell images and Old Hollywood glamour to the intense public attention surrounding their careers and personal lives. Sweeney has also embraced Monroe’s iconic style on several red carpets. In February, the "Euphoria" star wore an ivory Ceil Chapman gown at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival that closely resembled the dress Monroe wore on the cover of Life magazine in 1952. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Monroe wore the white, off-the-shoulder gown for the April 7, 1952, issue of Life. The look featured dramatic ruching, a cinched waist and a decorative brooch at the neckline. Sweeney’s stylist, Molly Dickson, sourced the vintage dress from Beverly Hills boutique Timeless Vixen. The actress accessorized the look with a brooch that also echoed Monroe’s styling. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Sweeney also previously channeled Monroe at the December premiere of "The Housemaid," wearing a white gown with a sweeping skirt that recalled Monroe’s famous dress from the subway grate scene in "The Seven Year Itch." Additionally, there is another reported parallel between the actresses. SYDNEY SWEENEY SHARES CHEEKY BOAT TRIP PHOTOS WITH BOYFRIEND SCOOTER BRAUN Monroe converted to Judaism in 1956 before marrying playwright Arthur Miller. A Page Six report claimed that Sweeney is considering converting to Judaism amid her relationship with Scooter Braun. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Sweeney's representatives did not immediately comment on this report.  Although Sweeney and Monroe’s connection dates back roughly 400 years, the finding adds a real family link to the comparisons that have followed Sweeney throughout her rise to fame. Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz contributed to this post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c76e75342cf4db8da29b Tennis player Terence Atmane fires racket toward crowd and nearly hits spectators in epic tantrum te 2026-10-08T16:40:14.761Z Tennis player Terence Atmane fires racket toward crowd and nearly hits spectators in epic tantrum You don't often see full-blown temper tantrums in sports, but when you do, it’s a sight to behold. Given how Terence Atmane reacted on Monday after an unforced error, you would have thought he made the biggest mistake of his career at Wimbledon, not during the opening round of qualifying at the Shanghai Masters. The 24-year-old’s explosive outburst began in the third set, when he hit his forehand shot into the net. Atmane did his best Rob Gronkowski impression and spiked his racket into the net. Atmane then reverted to acting like a spoiled brat, as he took a tennis ball out of his pocket and decided to obliterate it and launch it over the small grandstand. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE However, his outburst wasn’t close to a conclusion. The irascible Atmane then took his frustrations out on the net, smashing his racket on the net cord three times. After another unforced error later in the third set, Atmane changed things up. Instead of abusing his racket any further, he decided to launch it toward the crowd sitting in the stands. The racket clanged off the metal bar and didn’t injure any fans, but the crowd audibly gasped at Atmane’s petulance, as the racket didn’t miss them by much. Incredulously, Atmane was only issued a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct and received a point penalty instead of being defaulted. To cap it all off, Atmane retired from the match when his opponent, Bernard Tomic, was serving for the match at 6-4, 4-6, 5-3. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The tennis world was appalled by Atmane’s behavior, with some fans taking to social media to call for him to be banned from the sport. "Should literally never be allowed in a tennis court again," one user wrote on X. "He should be banned. Worst I’ve ever seen," another X user wrote. "Throwing the racquet like that should earn an automatic disqualification, clearly cannot control his emotions and show any professionalism," another user posted to X. For Atmane, it was the second time in two weeks that he retired from a match. While playing Elias Ymer in a Challenger match in the third set in Jingshan, Atmane retired with the score tied at 5-5. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c52475342cf4db8da239 How Elon Musk got back in Trump's orbit after nuclear fallout, insiders reveal: 'Water under the bridge' te 2026-10-08T16:30:28.625Z How Elon Musk got back in Trump's orbit after nuclear fallout, insiders reveal: 'Water under the bridge' EXCLUSIVE: As Elon Musk prepares to receive a prestigious honor from President Donald Trump Thursday afternoon, several sources familiar with the pair's relationship say the trillionaire is back in the administration's fold after last year's nasty blowup between the pair. "Water under the bridge," one former administration official told Fox News Digital when about to classify the falling out and subsequent rekindling of the pair's relationship. Musk had a meteoric rise within the MAGA movement during the 2024 presidential election and, after Trump was re-elected, joined the administration to lead massive federal government cuts under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). During that time, he had a chummy relationship with Trump, who presented him with a ceremonial golden key to the White House during an Oval Office celebration. In May 2025, Musk left the government after leading DOGE for four months. The CEO of Tesla, SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter) was reportedly at odds with Trump over the amount of government spending tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which he viewed as antithetical to DOGE's effort to reduce wasteful spending in a bloated federal government. NEW BOOK ON ELON MUSK EXAMINES THE BILLIONAIRE’S MIND, MOTIVATION AND MAKING LIFE MULTI-PLANETARY On June 3, 2025, Musk took to the social media platform he owns to rail against the bill, describing it as a "disgusting abomination." "KILL THE BILL," Musk wrote on X the following day. Trump fired back in a social media post of his own, saying Musk had been "wearing thin" on him, and that Musk went "CRAZY" after Trump rolled back what the administration described as a Biden-era "backdoor electric vehicle mandate." Musk then claimed that Trump would not have won the 2024 election without his financial support and accused him of "ingratitude." Through his America PAC, Musk helped fund the campaigns of Trump and other Republicans to the tune of nearly $300 million. Musk later accused Trump of being in the infamous Epstein files, though he never provided proof for the claim. TRUMP SAYS MICHAEL COHEN WAS 'WEAPONIZED' BY MAINSTREAM MEDIA IN SURPRISE RADIO REUNION At that point, a former White House official told Fox News Digital that Musk was completely removed from the White House fold. "He wasn’t in the office at all," the source said. Musk had previously occupied a space in the Eisenhower Executive Office Space, alongside other White House staff. But, the former official said it's in Trump's nature to rekindle old relationships, regardless of how nasty the dustup. In fact, Trump and his longtime personal attorney, Michael Cohen, just revived their old friendship in September, despite a major falling out and Cohen's testimony against Trump during the 2024 "hush money" trial involving adult entertainer Stormy Daniels. A third source familiar with the matter said Musk began getting back into Trump's good graces earlier this year, while a current administration official disputed the characterization that Musk was fully out of the White House fold in the first place. The administration official said that despite the fallout, Musk has been seen recently at the White House, in part because he's making good on promises to financially support Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections. WHAT'S ON THE MENU FOR TRUMP'S STATE DINNER WITH CHINA'S XI? ONE AMERICAN STAPLE IS NOTABLY MISSING Musk has made several high-profile appearances at the White House in recent weeks. He was at the America.gov launch in late September, alongside engineers from the National Design Studio who built the AI-powered website. He appeared again during Trump's state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping last month, and was seated at the president's table. Thursday afternoon, Trump is slated to award Musk the National Medal of Science, the nation's top award for scientific and technological achievement, as first reported by Fox News Digital. "The Trump administration is grateful for the contributions of these incredible leaders in science and technology. These recipients are helping ensure America keeps leading the world in innovation," White House spokesperson Liz Huston told Fox News Digital regarding the award. Fox News Digital reached out to Musk and the White House for comment. Fox News' Ashley J. DiMella contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c51f75342cf4db8da230 Christa Pike's attorney says she's 'up and walking' more than a week after botched execution te 2026-10-08T16:30:23.082Z Christa Pike's attorney says she's 'up and walking' more than a week after botched execution Christa Pike, the Tennessee death row inmate who survived two doses of the lethal injection drug pentobarbital last week, is "up and walking," according to one of her lawyers. "What's been described to me is that physically there's quite a bit going on, that her arms are very injured and she's not able to use them very much," attorney Stephen Ferrell told BBC Radio 4 early Thursday. "She is up and walking for the first time today, but just around the room, not very far." He went on to say it remains unclear whether she suffered "permanent damage" and that her head is "somewhat foggy." CHRISTA PIKE NOW CONSCIOUS AND TALKING AFTER SURVIVING 2 DOSES OF LETHAL INJECTION DRUG "She can lose her train of thought really easily and forgets where she's going," he said. Neither Ferrell nor a spokesperson for Pike's legal team responded to requests for comment Thursday morning. Dr. Joel Zivot, an anesthesiologist who advises Pike's legal team, told Fox News Thursday that he believes she's still in the intensive care unit. DEATH ROW INMATE UNCONSCIOUS ON VENTILATOR AFTER BOTCHED EXECUTION FOR TEEN’S KILLING: ATTORNEYS Randy Spivey, another attorney for Pike, said outside a Nashville courthouse Wednesday that her legal team did not expect her to wake up, believing she was "brain dead" Monday evening. "To the shock of everyone, including me, including her team and including the medical team, Christa woke up and began talking," he said. "I do not have an explanation for what happened between Monday night and Tuesday morning, but what we do know is that Christa has a long road to recovery." WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT PENTOBARBITAL AFTER DEATH ROW INMATE SURVIVES 2 LETHAL INJECTION DOSES Her first words upon waking were "Where am I?" and "Who are you?" he added, explaining that the ordeal left her "angry and confused." Pike is believed to be the first person in modern history to survive an attempted lethal injection, according to her attorneys and experts on the death penalty. TEXAS EXECUTES JAMAAL HOWARD DESPITE CONCERNS OVER LETHAL INJECTION DRUG USED IN FAILED TENNESSEE EXECUTION She has pneumonia, cannot swallow and has a blood clot in one arm, Spivey said. He described her hands as looking "like if you were to blow up a surgical glove" and said he wasn't sure if she'll ever be able to use them again. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Davidson County Chancery Court Judge I'Ashea Myles granted Pike's emergency motion to preserve evidence from the failed execution Wednesday. CHRISTA PIKE’S BOTCHED LETHAL INJECTION TAKES FOCUS OFF VICTIM, JEOPARDIZES EXECUTION: FORMER POLICE CHIEF She ordered the Tennessee Department of Correction to retain physical evidence, including needles, IV lines, package labels and drugs, as well as text messages, encrypted communications, photographs and recordings. She specifically said messages on apps like Signal need to be preserved. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Pike was sentenced to death for the 1995 torture and murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville. Two others involved in the slaying received lesser sentences — one who was 17 at the time and another who testified on behalf of the state as part of a plea deal. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB They were all students at Knoxville's Job Corps Center, a vocational school for youths from troubled backgrounds. SEND US A TIP Slemmer was studying computers, an emerging field at the time, then-Knoxville Police Chief Phil Keith told Fox News Digital previously. LETHAL INJECTION SURVIVOR CHRISTA PIKE'S FORMER SATANIST BOYFRIEND COULD BE RELEASED IN 5 YEARS CHRISTA PIKE EXECUTION FAILURE SPARES MURDERER WHO BAILED VICTIM OUT JUST TO KILL HIM "She was a bright young woman," he said. "She had interest in computers. She was applying herself there. She was clearly an innocent party in this." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST After slashing her dozens of times, Pike and her accomplices crushed Slemmer's skull with a chunk of asphalt. Tadaryl Shipp, who is serving a life sentence and is due for his next parole hearing in 2031, carved pentagrams into her chest and face. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL A groundskeeper who later discovered the gruesome crime scene initially thought he'd stumbled upon an animal carcass, before he saw Slemmer's clothes through the blood, according to court records. What happens next for Pike remains unclear. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has halted executions for the rest of the year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c51a75342cf4db8da227 Five important college football questions that will be answered after this weekend's slate te 2026-10-08T16:30:18.827Z Five important college football questions that will be answered after this weekend's slate Don't look now, college football fans, but this weekend will officially mark the halfway point of the 2026 regular season. It's hard to believe we are already six games into this thing but time flies when you're having fun, I suppose. While this coming weekend won't exactly be a "separation Saturday" situation, several questions will be answered in part because of the circumstances surrounding the games as well as the quantity of data points we now have at our disposal. Half a season is usually about when you start to find out who teams really are for the year. Frauds get exposed and championship contenders start to rise to the top and prove their worth, and 2026 is no different. So, indulge me, as I look at five important questions from the college football season that will be answered after the clock strikes midnight on Saturday. When Kalen DeBoer arrived in Tuscaloosa by way of Seattle to take the Crimson Tide head coaching position, the general consensus was that the good times would continue to roll at Bama. ALABAMA PROVIDES UPDATE FOR SHOWDOWN AGAINST GEORGIA, AS SCHOOL, SEC AND TRUMP PLAN FOR HURRICANE ISAIAS While the Tide have been a really good program under DeBoer, averaging ten wins and recruiting at an elite level in his two seasons at the helm, they've failed to reach the same heights they did the previous decade and a half during Saban's reign. Alabama is off to a 5-0 start, their best since 2022, but questions are still lingering about the ceiling of this team. They have an impressive road win over a top-25 Mississippi State team and their offense looks night unstoppable, however they also survived a scare at home against an average-at-best Florida State team in a game where their defense was a bit leaky. If the Tide can knock off second-ranked Georgia this weekend in Bryant Denny Stadium, it will go a long way in signifying the program is trending back towards the elite status it held when Saban roamed the sidelines. A loss would probably mean the big crimson machine still needs a tune up. College football can be such a fickle mistress sometimes. Last weekend, the Florida Gators carried a top-ten ranking as well as a top-five offense into Columbia, Missouri. They left the Show Me State licking their wounds and taking a tumble, both in the national rankings and the offensive metrics. FLORIDA DROPS IMPRESSIVE OFFENSIVE PERFORMANCE TO PULL OFF MASSIVE WIN OVER NO. 4 OLE MISS Jadan Baugh, Florida's Heisman hopeful running back, was held under 100 yards for the first time this season, as the Gators could only muster a measly 42 yards on the ground for the day. Did the Tigers crack the code to stopping Florida's high-powered offense? The Gators welcome South Carolina to The Swamp this weekend, and while no one will mistake the Gamecocks for the '85 Bears, they have the talent along the defensive line of scrimmage to cause Florida some headaches. If Florida comes out and struggles to move the football against an average South Carolina defense, it could mean the book is out on how to contain offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner's scheme. Speaking of those Gamecocks, there might not be a coach in America with a hotter seat than South Carolina head man Shane Beamer. I spoke to multiple people who are fairly plugged into the football program who told me a loss at home against Kentucky might have sealed Beamer's fate. However, I was shocked to wake up Sunday morning and still see him employed, but I don't think it was because I was fed bad intel. A loss in The Swamp to Florida would drop the Gamecocks to 2-4 on the season, and a particularly ugly loss might send Beamer to the nearest executive airport to find his own way home. There's too much talent on this South Carolina roster for Beamer to keep his job at 2-4, and if the wheels were already turning in terms of replacing him, I don't see a world where he survives this weekend. The Gamecocks will likely get potential first-round pick Dylan Stewart back to bolster their pass rush, and while that might help things on the field, I doubt it does anything for the embattled head coach's chances off the field. Saturday in The Swamp might be Beamer's swan song, win or lose. The Indiana Hoosiers had a historic season in 2025, compiling a 16-0 record and absolutely buzzsawing their way through a loaded College Football Playoff field en route to the school's first ever national championship. Unfortunately, that was last year, and the 2026 version of the Hoosiers looks nothing like their 2025 counterparts. In fairness, Indiana has played virtually no one of note, save for a nail-biter against a better-than-we-thought Northwestern squad. Saturday's game against Nebraska should help us answer the question of whether the Hoosiers are really deserving of that number next to their name, or if they're ranked where they are solely due to last year's success. Laugh all you want, but the Huskers should offer a stiff test to Indiana, particularly their defense. Nebraska's offense looks as good as it has in a while, and they steamrolled a pair of conference opponents prior to their upcoming matchup with the defending champs. If the Hoosiers struggle in Lincoln on Saturday, it might mean coach Curt Cignetti's squad just isn't ready to repeat as national champions this year. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The UCLA Bruins are ranked in the top-25 of the AP Poll. Just let that sink in for a little bit, because in today's day and age, the Bruins being anywhere close to the top-25 in football is a rarity. That all seems to be changing under first year coach Bob Chesney, who I told you all to keep an eye on before the season even started. The Bruins are fresh off a dismantling of Maryland on the road, and while the Terrapins aren't exactly a juggernaut, hanging 54 points on a conference opponent on the road is an impressive feat regardless. Sure, UCLA hasn't played a particularly noteworthy schedule so far this season, that will all change when the Bruins travel to Autzen Stadium this weekend to take on Oregon. The Ducks stumbled to start the season, but have rebounded quite nicely and look to be back on track towards winning the Big Ten. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER If Chesney and the Bruins can win this game or even keep it close on Saturday, it will go a long way in showing everyone that this hot start to 2026 isn't all smoke and mirrors. A signature win in Eugene would do wonders for UCLA's recruiting class, which is already in a great spot just a few months out from signing day, and it could put the Bruins in the driver's seat to win the Big Ten title. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c51675342cf4db8da21e Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Deranged Israel haters mark Oct. 7 with pro-Hamas protests te 2026-10-08T16:30:14.527Z Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Deranged Israel haters mark Oct. 7 with pro-Hamas protests Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world. IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: - Anti-Israel groups rally across US on Oct. 7 anniversary, chanting 'long live the intifada' - Former Hamas hostage counters Hasan Piker’s UT Austin event with her story of survival - Mamdani’s $30M plan to fight antisemitism includes new funding for anti-Israel group TOP STORY: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators staged massive rallies across major American cities to mark the one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks. Chanting "long live the intifada," activist groups marched through streets from New York to California, clashing with law enforcement and counter-protesters. The widespread demonstrations sparked heavy security deployments as tensions boiled over near college campuses and civic landmarks. VIDEO: Rabbi Steve Leder, who was a consultant on season one of "Nobody Wants This," told Fox News Digital that Adam Brody presented an opinion as fact when he discussed Gaza. WATCH HERE: PIKER IN HIS PLACE: Former Hamas hostage Maya Regev confronted leftist streamer Hasan Piker's controversial rhetoric during a tense appearance at UT Austin. Regev directly countered Piker's claims about the October 7 attacks by delivering a harrowing eyewitness account of her captivity in Gaza. The emotional clash left the audience stunned as the survivor’s brutal reality shattered the streamer’s political spin. FUNDING FIB: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is sparking fierce backlash over a new $30 million plan to combat antisemitism. Critics erupted after details revealed the blueprint increases funding for Partners Against the Hate, funneling millions to the Arab American Association of New York, a group notorious for its aggressive anti-Israel advocacy. GUEST EDITORIAL: Bishop Robert Stearns, founder and executive director of Eagles’ Wings, writes to urge Christians to maintain unwavering support for Israel following the October 7 attacks. Stearns argues that standing with the Jewish state is a moral and biblical duty, warning that growing global apathy and rising antisemitism threaten both Israel's survival and foundational Judeo-Christian values. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "It is like turning September 11 into a day of mourning for al-Qaeda terrorists. We will not let this happen. We will remember those who were murdered, and we will never forget who was behind this massacre." Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon on anti-Israel protests marking the anniversary of Oct. 7. - Looking for more on this topic? Find more antisemitism coverage from Fox News here. - Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe to additional newsletters from Fox News here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c2c975342cf4db8da1c8 Sara Daniels receives Golden Apple Award te 2026-10-08T16:20:25.442Z Sara Daniels receives Golden Apple Award Sara Daniels, a fifth-grade science and social studies teacher at Smoketree Elementary School, has been named the September 2026 recipient of the Sherry Dailey Golden Apple Award, presented by the K-12 Foundation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c2c475342cf4db8da1bf Anderson Powersports consolidates Lake Havasu City locations te 2026-10-08T16:20:20.279Z Anderson Powersports consolidates Lake Havasu City locations Anderson Powersports has consolidated its two Lake Havasu City locations into a single facility as the company prepares to develop a new Powersports Superstore along State Route 95. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c08875342cf4db8da13b Armed man shot dead after attempted attack inside Nashville federal courthouse, police say te 2026-10-08T16:10:48.427Z Armed man shot dead after attempted attack inside Nashville federal courthouse, police say An armed man was shot and killed Thursday at the federal courthouse in Tennessee's largest city, police said. The incident took place as the man in question was attempting to carry out an attack, police said during a Thursday morning news conference. This is a developing story. Check back here for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c08175342cf4db8da132 Missing 72-year-old hiker found alive days after frightening 100-foot fall left her badly injured te 2026-10-08T16:10:41.582Z Missing 72-year-old hiker found alive days after frightening 100-foot fall left her badly injured A multi-day camping trip in Northern California sparked a desperate search after a 72-year-old woman failed to return as expected. Mary Beth Granbery, a Mount Shasta resident, departed for a multi-day camping trip on Sept. 28 and was expected to return by Oct. 1, according to a press release from Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office. When Granbery did not show up for work the following day, concerned family members reported her missing, the release said. GRIZZLY BEAR MAULS HIKER, DRAGS HIM DOZENS OF FEET ON GLACIER NATIONAL PARK TRAIL A key development came on Oct. 3, when family members located Granbery's camper van at the Cabin Creek Trailhead in neighboring Shasta County, according to the sheriff’s office. The Siskiyou and Shasta County Sheriff's Offices then joined forces — with deputies and search and rescue teams working together to locate the missing hiker. Fox News Digital reached out to the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office and Shasta County Sheriff's Office for comment and further details. On Oct. 4, ground crews located Granbery near Cabin Creek, the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office said. Though she was alive and conscious, she'd suffered serious injuries after falling down a steep embankment, according to the sheriff's offices. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Those injuries apparently included a severe knee injury. She also showed signs of exposure when rescuers reached her — and she was disoriented and "nonverbal," according to reports.  With Granbery injured in difficult terrain, California Highway Patrol (CHP) Air Operations assisted in getting her out of the area. The helicopter crew hoisted Granbery from the trail and flew her to a nearby landing zone. She was transferred to an air ambulance, according to a Shasta County Sheriff's Office media release. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES She was taken to Mercy Medical Center in Redding for treatment, the sheriff's office said. "[Granbery] is in stable condition, and her injuries are non-life threatening," the Shasta County Sheriff's Office wrote. Officials thanked the deputies, search and rescue volunteers, CHP air crew and Granbery's family and friends for their roles in the search and rescue effort. "Glad she was rescued and prayers for a quick recovery," a Facebook user posted. "Glad she was found, but that was not the smartest decision she made. She should not be hiking alone. She is old enough to know better," wrote another person. "Thank you, Lord," said someone else.  Fox News Digital previously reported on another hiker who was found alive after disappearing for a week in a remote national park. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Craig Berg, 70, went missing while on an extended solo hike at Isle Royale National Park in Michigan before fellow backpackers spotted him on Sept. 12. Berg was suffering from hypothermia when Michigan State Police personnel reached him, and a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew later hoisted him from the remote island. The search involved crews on land, water and in the air, including K-9 teams, drones, seaplanes and a Coast Guard boat. Bonny Chu of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c07c75342cf4db8da129 Michigan police probe possible serial killer after 5 men suffer fatal injuries along popular trail te 2026-10-08T16:10:36.449Z Michigan police probe possible serial killer after 5 men suffer fatal injuries along popular trail Authorities in Michigan are investigating a string of five killings that may be connected, police said. The Lansing Police department announced in a news conference that the five deaths occurred over the last year with unnerving similarities linking all of them, FOX 2 reported. Victims were discovered along the Lansing River Trail, which feeds directly into Michigan State University's campus. "One question that we’re being asked is, do we have a serial killer in Lansing? What we need the public to know, is we are investigating all of these cases. They are all active investigations, and we are looking at the idea or the possibility that these may be related cases," Lansing Police Chief Rob Backus said at a news conference on Friday, FOX 2 reported. THIRD BODY FOUND IN MINNEAPOLIS IN THREE DAYS AS POLICE INVESTIGATE STRING OF DEATHS: REPORT In each of these five cases, investigators said victims may have been attacked overnight. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Four out of five incidents involved some sort of "blunt force trauma to the facial area," Backus said. No weapon has been recovered. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Timeline of killings GOT A TIP? Backus said investigators are exploring whether all five trail deaths are connected to a single killer, possibly the person in custody – but did not confirm he is responsible for all the killings. 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns SUSPECT IN DEATHS OF 5 FOUND DEAD AFTER COPS UNCOVER GRIM SCENE AT RURAL PROPERTY OUTSIDE PORTLAND LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Smith has not been named a suspect or charged in the other four cases. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL All victims appear to be homeless, White men who were possibly sleeping, reports say. Police are actively investigating all deaths. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c07675342cf4db8da120 White Sox pitching depth faces real test as Guardians try to push playoff series to five games te 2026-10-08T16:10:30.353Z White Sox pitching depth faces real test as Guardians try to push playoff series to five games Three of the four Division Series are over. The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced in four games, despite losing one at home. The Tampa Bay Rays advanced by sweeping the New York Yankees yesterday. The Milwaukee Brewers and Padres played four great games, but San Diego ultimately fell short, losing 3-1. That sets up another National League Championship Series between the Brewers and Dodgers. The Rays are awaiting their opponent, and it could be the Chicago White Sox if they win today, or we will get a Game 5 against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. The Guardians finally broke out their bats yesterday. In Game 1, they were shut out. In Game 2, they gave up the lead, but at least they scored three runs. In Game 3, the team put nine runs on the board and spoiled the White Sox playoff home debut. The bigger question for them now is how they can get it done again. The Guardians did have a slightly better batting average and slightly more hits than the White Sox in the regular season, so they are technically a better-hitting team, but the White Sox scored 98 more runs than Cleveland. They also hit almost 50 fewer homers. FANATICS SPORTSBOOK PROMO CODE FOXNEWS350: BET $20, GET $350 ON ANY MLB DIVISIONAL SERIES GAME TODAY If the Guardians can find a way to keep the White Sox from putting balls over the fence, they might be able to win this one. In order to do that, they are sending Parker Messick to the mound. He had a great season, going 12-9 with a 2.56 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP. He started the first game of the series and lost the game. He went 4.1 innings and allowed two earned runs on four hits, two walks, and six strikeouts. In two starts on the road against the Sox this season, Messick allowed four earned runs over 14.2 innings of work. The White Sox are still up in the series and really don't have any pressure. If they don't win this game, and if they don't win this series, the season will still be viewed as a massive success. If they do fail to win or close this out, most will point to the team being young and inexperienced. However, the real blame probably needs to be placed on the fact that this team has very little pitching. That is going to be an issue for closing out this series as well. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Teams get familiar with the arms over the course of a series, and with so many matchups being figured out, hitters start to see tendencies from the pitchers. The White Sox are opening with Hagen Smith, who has pitched twice already in this series. To the point about hitters figuring out tendencies, Smith allowed a run over 0.2 innings of work yesterday. That was his first run allowed in the postseason. The White Sox will need him to keep a clean sheet and figure out how to stop the Guardians here. It will be an all-hands-on-deck situation. Messick does give the Guardians an advantage in this game. Starters only throw for three innings in the postseason, typically. However, Messick is one who could go a bit longer. The White Sox should be a little more comfortable and settled in today. The team will get another crowd ready to explode, but that might've been a distraction yesterday. It shouldn't today. I think this game goes over seven runs, and I think the Guardians will push it to five games. I'll split a unit on the plays. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c06c75342cf4db8da113 The Seashells Case Against Comey at a Crossroads te 2026-10-08T16:10:20.138Z The Seashells Case Against Comey at a Crossroads A judge will soon rule on whether the former F.B.I. director must face trial for an Instagram post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7c06675342cf4db8da0f8 Goodfire says its new ‘inside-out’ monitors catch rogue AI agents at a fraction of the cost te 2026-10-08T16:10:14.412Z Goodfire says its new ‘inside-out’ monitors catch rogue AI agents at a fraction of the cost Goodfire just launched what it says is a cheaper way to keep AI agents in check: instead of paying a second AI to read everything an agent does, its monitors peek inside the model while it works and only call in backup when something looks fishy. 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READ MORE: Extended October Prime Day deals: $70 off AirPods, 50% off Roombas and more Original price: $799 This red light therapy mask from iRestore provides a high-tech cream-free addition to your skin care routine. The mask uses three light wavelengths — red, infrared and blue — which iRestore says helps address the appearance of fine lines and blemishes. Its hands-free design makes it easy to add light therapy to your skin-care routine at home. The hands-free mask includes adjustable straps and built-in eye protection, so you can wear it while relaxing or multitasking. iRestore recommends 10-minute sessions, three to five times a week, making the mask easy to fit into a routine. This iRestore LED face mask is now at its all-time low of $399, down 50% from its $799 price. The mask has more than 1,000 Amazon reviews and a 4.5-star rating. At $399, the iRestore offers 360 LEDs, three light wavelengths and a hands-free design with built-in eye protection. 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Shark SpeedStyle Pro Ionic Hair Dryer: $139 (40% off) Neutrogena makeup wipes: $8.97 (34% off) grace & stella eye roller: $9.35 (23% off) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7be0d75342cf4db8d9dba Where top Democrat Senate candidates and their GOP opponents stand on trans athletes in women's sports te 2026-10-08T16:00:13.353Z Where top Democrat Senate candidates and their GOP opponents stand on trans athletes in women's sports Democrats are heading into the 2026 midterms confronting a debate that has divided their party and repeatedly put candidates on the defensive: transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports. Some candidates now oppose that participation, while others defend decisions by sports organizations — approaches that have exposed disagreements over policy and campaign strategy. Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico voted against House Bill 25 in 2021, which required public-school athletes to compete based on the sex recorded on their birth certificates at or near birth. The measure became law despite Democratic opposition. During a September Fox News interview, Talarico said he would oppose transgender athletes competing in girls’ sports when participation threatened safety or fairness. He defended his earlier opposition to restrictions as a response to overly broad legislation, saying he favored allowing local communities to make eligibility decisions. "As a former public school teacher, James cares about our student athletes — that’s why throughout his career he has opposed trans athletes playing girls’ sports when it jeopardizes safety or fairness," campaign spokesperson JT Ennis told OutKick on Tuesday. "At the same time, he’ll always stand against discrimination, especially when the most powerful politicians in the country bully students to score political points, because his faith teaches him that every child is made in the image of God." Talarico's campaign has not responded to questions on whether he would vote in favor of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Talarico’s Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has pursued legal action to exclude transgender athletes from women’s competition. In December 2024, he sued the NCAA, alleging that marketing competitions as women’s events while permitting athletes of the male sex violated Texas consumer-protection law. Paxton sought an injunction barring their participation in women’s events in Texas or involving Texas teams, or requiring the NCAA to stop marketing those competitions as women’s sports. Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has previously advocated for transgender students’ access to sports teams matching their gender identity. During his 2018 gubernatorial campaign, he told Pride Source that state-level efforts should protect young people’s access to bathrooms, locker rooms and "sports teams of choice," arguing that exclusion could worsen bullying and mental-health problems. "To me, I think it's really important for us to fight at the state level to protect access to bathrooms, to locker rooms, to sports teams of choice for young people," he said. "The consequence here that we don't appreciate is that not only are you otherizing people who usually have a much harder time in school because of the risk of bullying as a function of gender identity, but also the mental health consequences of this are real." Asked about transgender athletes in women’s sports during an August 2026 Fox News interview, El-Sayed said eligibility should be "decided by the people who govern sports." He sought to redirect the discussion toward healthcare and affordability, without specifying the eligibility restrictions he would support. El-Sayed's campaign did not respond to a request for comment. El-Sayed’s Republican opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers, supports excluding athletes of the male sex from girls’ and women’s competition. During his 2024 Senate campaign, Rogers signed Independent Women’s Voice’s Stand With Women Commitment, pledging to support legislation preserving female opportunities and private spaces. "Biological men should not be competing with our daughters, period," he said when announcing the commitment. North Carolina Democratic Senate nominee Roy Cooper vetoed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act as governor in July 2023. The legislation prohibited athletes of the male sex from competing on girls’ and women’s middle-school, high-school and college teams, defining sex by reproductive biology and genetics at birth. "We don’t need politicians inflaming their political culture wars by making broad, uninformed decisions about an extremely small number of vulnerable children that are already handled by a robust system that relies on parents, schools and sports organizations," Cooper wrote in his veto message at the time. The state's GOP supermajority overrode his veto that August. Cooper's campaign did not respond to a request for comment. Cooper’s Republican opponent, former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, supports North Carolina’s restrictions on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports and has criticized Cooper’s veto. At a September campaign event in Pittsboro, Whatley praised legislation enacted over Cooper’s opposition and accused the former governor of prioritizing transgender participation over protections for female athletes. Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff voted against advancing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act in March 2025. The legislation would have prohibited federally funded educational institutions from allowing athletes of the male sex to compete in sports designated for women or girls. Ossoff defended his 2025 vote by calling the bill an overreach. He told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that school districts and athletic associations could ensure safe, fair competition without subjecting children’s bodies to intrusive federal investigation. In March 2026, he also voted against advancing a transgender sports restriction offered as an amendment to the SAVE America Act. Ossoff's campaign did not respond to a request for comment. Ossoff’s Republican opponent, Rep. Mike Collins, voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act when it passed the House in January 2025. The legislation would prohibit federally funded educational institutions from allowing athletes of the male sex to compete in sports designated for women or girls. Collins has also highlighted his opposition to transgender participation in women’s sports during his Senate campaign. Minnesota’s Democratic Senate nominee, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, has committed to supporting the Transgender Bill of Rights, according to the Christopher Street Project’s executive director. The nonbinding resolution calls for federal protections against gender-identity discrimination throughout school life, explicitly including athletics and access to facilities. Flanagan received the organization’s endorsement and told The Advocate that Democrats should defend communities under attack. In September, her campaign criticized Tafoya’s sports stance without specifying how Flanagan would vote on federal restrictions. Flanagan's campaign did not respond to a request for comment Flanagan’s Republican opponent, former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya, has made restricting male athletes from female sports a campaign priority. Her platform promises to "keep men out of women’s sports and locker rooms." Tafoya has also criticized the WNBA’s handling of the debate and publicly supported Sophie Cunningham’s advocacy on the issue. Her campaign position establishes support for restrictions on both competition and locker-room access, although her platform does not identify a specific sports bill she would introduce. Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson voted in June 2023 to reject LD 930, legislation whose proposed amendment would have limited girls’ secondary-school sports teams to students of the female sex. As Senate president, Jackson supported accepting the committee’s recommendation that the bill not pass. In an April 2026 questionnaire during his gubernatorial campaign, he answered "No" to a question combining a transgender sports ban with dismantling other Maine Human Rights Act protections. Jackson subsequently received EqualityMaine’s endorsement, but those positions leave questions about what specific eligibility restrictions, if any, he would support in Congress. Jackson's campaign did not respond to a request for comment. Republican Sen. Susan Collins has explicitly supported excluding transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports. She voted to advance the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act in March 2025 and a similar amendment offered by Sen. Tommy Tuberville in March 2026. Explaining the latter vote, Collins said her longstanding position was that "transgender athletes should not compete in girls’ and women’s athletics." She cited fairness, safety and athletic opportunities for female competitors, arguing that Title IX’s protections should rest on sex rather than gender identity. New Hampshire Democratic Senate nominee Chris Pappas voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act in January 2025, after opposing an earlier version in April 2023. The legislation would prohibit federally funded schools from allowing athletes of the male sex to compete in sports designated for women or girls. TRANS ATHLETES DROP LAWSUIT TO GAIN ACCESS TO GIRLS' SPORTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AFTER SCOTUS RULING Following his 2023 vote, Pappas called the legislation part of a series of "bigoted, harmful attacks on the transgender community." He argued that excluding transgender students from sports would harm students and their communities, emphasizing that all students should have opportunities to participate in school athletics. Pappas' campaign did not respond to a request for comment. Pappas’ Republican opponent, former Sen. John E. Sununu, supports restrictions on transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports. In a June campaign statement welcoming the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing state restrictions, Sununu argued that protecting female athletes’ opportunities was consistent with Title IX’s purpose. He also criticized Pappas’ opposition to legislation restricting transgender participation, framing the issue around safety and the integrity of women’s athletics. Former Sen. Sherrod Brown, the Democratic nominee in Ohio’s Senate special election, opposed federal funding restrictions targeting schools that allow transgender girls and women to compete on female teams. In March 2021, Brown voted against a procedural motion to advance an amendment that would have withheld certain education funding from states, school districts and colleges permitting male athletes to participate in girls’ and women’s sports. In March 2024, he voted to table another proposal restricting funding over transgender participation. His campaign defended those votes as protecting Ohio schools’ funding and said Brown supported a fair process for athletics. A 2024 campaign advertisement also endorsed leaving eligibility decisions to local sports leagues rather than politicians. Those positions establish opposition to the federal measures, but leave unanswered which specific eligibility restrictions Brown would support. Brown's campaign did not respond to a request for comment. Brown’s Republican opponent, Sen. Jon Husted, supports excluding transgender girls and women from female sports teams. As Ohio’s lieutenant governor, Husted backed House Bill 68, which included restrictions on transgender participation in school and college sports, saying, "Men should not compete in women’s sports." In March 2025, Husted voted to advance the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which would prohibit federally funded education programs from permitting male athletes to participate in sports designated for women or girls and define sex by reproductive biology and genetics at birth. The measure failed to secure the votes necessary to advance. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Iowa Democratic Senate nominee Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist in wheelchair basketball, has publicly opposed male athletes competing against females. "I don’t believe that biological males should compete against females in sports," Turek told The New York Times in July. However, he has also argued that eligibility decisions should rest with sports governing organizations rather than Congress or the courts. His legislative record includes a March 2023 vote against requiring students to use school bathrooms and changing facilities corresponding to their sex at birth. That legislation addressed access to facilities rather than eligibility for female teams. Turek's campaign did not respond to a request for comment. Turek’s Republican opponent, Rep. Ashley Hinson, supports federal legislation excluding transgender girls and women from female school sports teams. In January 2025, Hinson voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which would prohibit federally funded education programs from allowing male athletes to compete in sports designated for women or girls and determine sex through reproductive biology and genetics at birth. Her office described the legislation as protecting the integrity of girls’ sports. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7be0b75342cf4db8d9db1 Yankees legends Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez deliver blunt post-mortem on team: 'Something has to change' te 2026-10-08T16:00:11.596Z Yankees legends Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez deliver blunt post-mortem on team: 'Something has to change' The New York Yankees have tied their longest World Series drought since 1923. It will now be 17 consecutive seasons without the Commissioner's Trophy in the Bronx after getting swept in the American League Division Series by their AL East rival Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees managed to squeak out just five runs in the three-game set and hit just .130 in the series. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Last year, the Yankees were able to salvage one win in the DS, but it didn't stop Alex Rodriguez from calling last year's roster construction "one of the worst" he had ever seen. Well, the Yankees ran back largely the same exact team and got a nearly identical result, leaving Rodriguez and Derek Jeter in shambles. "Something has to change. I'm not talking about personnel, but I'm talking about a philosophy. There has to be a philosophy change," Rodriguez said on FOX late Wednesday night. "You've won 27 titles one way. I'm not saying anyone should lose their job, but [general manager Brian] Cashman has surrounded himself with people that know baseball, that understand baseball, that can value both sides of the ball - it's unthinkable when your season is on the line, and of the nine positions, you don't know who's going to play five positions... "If something doesn't change, you're going to have the same results, and you've been watching the same movie for over a decade, and nothing changes. It's getting late." Jeter admitted he didn't exactly have a plan for the Yankees but made it clear that today's Yankees are a far cry from yesteryear. WOULD ANTHONY VOLPE'S FAN-INTERFERED FLY BALL HAVE BEEN A HOME RUN? HERE'S WHAT MLB AND STATCAST HAVE TO SAY "We were teams that focused on all the little things. We would beat you with the home run, but we'd also beat you 2-1. There's different ways of winning games when you're not swinging the bats well. But we didn't beat ourselves, and I think in this particular series, there were a lot of games where the Yankees beat themselves," Jeter said. Even Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz sees a major issue in the Bronx. "I never played for the Yankees, but I competed a lot against the Yankees, and there's one thing I can see missing, and it's the culture," Ortiz said. "There's a lot of little things that in the long run, they start catching up, and those things never happened when you guys were there. "They need to start paying attention to the little things. You need to have that one player in that clubhouse that gets those things put away. That organization needs to go back into it. At the end of the day, the game has changed a lot, but the culture is always going to be the culture, and they are far away from being what they used to be culture wise." The Yankees were one-hit in Game 1, and that hit was erased after Austin Wells tried to stretch a double into a triple. The next night, they made three errors in the first four batters of the bottom of the first. Game 3 was their most sound, but in ironic fashion, the Rays used the long ball to take home a 4-3 victory and advance to the American League Championship Series. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7be0775342cf4db8d9da5 Trump Administration Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program te 2026-10-08T16:00:07.127Z Trump Administration Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Vice President JD Vance singled out the tech firm as he and other officials accused several companies and universities of committing visa fraud. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7bbaf75342cf4db8d9d28 US bars Microsoft, Adobe, and major IT firms from green card program for skilled foreign workers te 2026-10-08T15:50:07.017Z US bars Microsoft, Adobe, and major IT firms from green card program for skilled foreign workers The other firms being suspended from the program include Capgemini, Cognizant, HCL, Infosys, Tata, and Wipro. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7b96375342cf4db8d9d0d TALA GOUDARZI: Current High Energy Prices Were Decades In The Making te 2026-10-08T15:40:19.395Z TALA GOUDARZI: Current High Energy Prices Were Decades In The Making By Tala Goudarzi | It is a common cliché to say that social media and the deluge of content we consume each day have significantly hampered, if not entirely destroyed, our attention spans. Sometimes it seems like memory itself may be a vestige of a bygone era, when we connected current events to past decisions and, almost like magic, learned to take different actions. Current high energy prices are blamed on the war in Iran, which started seven months ago. While true, not all cost increases are the result of this relatively new market dynamic. Numerous federal and state policy and regulatory choices made over more than a decade have played their own roles in current and past pain at the pump. As recently as 2024, energy was rarely spoken of without its companion “sustainability,” by which advocates meant “transitioning” away from reliable fossil fuels to more intermittent sources (though this last part was not said out loud). Actions matched that rhetoric. On day one in office, President Joe Biden canceled the Keystone XL pipeline project and was applauded for it. If he had not canceled it, more crude oil would have been brought to U.S. refineries, boosting fuel supplies and supporting lower prices. The Biden administration was overtly hostile to increased fossil fuel exploration and production, taking aggressive actions to strictly limit emissions from fossil fuel-powered electric generation plants, which would have led to numerous baseload plant closures for noncompliance. Let’s not forget the 2024 LNG [liquified natural gas] export pause, where then-Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said that LNG was in the “rear-view mirror,” at CERAWeek, one of the world’s largest energy events. At a time when U.S. LNG companies were stepping in to fill the supply gap following Europe’s divorce settlement from Russian gas, our policymakers decided to hit the brakes. Then there is the matter of the small refinery exemption (SRE) to the Renewable Fuel Standard, the federal requirement that fuel sold in the United States contain a minimum volume of renewable fuels. Enacted in 2005, this policy has incentivized numerous refineries to keep production below 75,000 barrels per day so they do not have to comply with onerous renewable fuel blending requirements. But good intentions do not make good policy. The program has been mired in overly bureaucratic administration and compliance nightmares, all the while keeping production at SRE-eligible refineries depressed. There are also a host of state policy actions specifically designed to raise energy prices. Cap-and-trade programs, which some states have adopted, put a price on emissions which increases fuel costs through refineries having to pay fees for producing gasoline and diesel. Likewise, low-carbon fuel standards, which also exist in a handful of states, add compliance costs and reduce refinery input flexibility, both of which increase your price at the pump. State anti-energy price actions go beyond just costly emissions schemes and fuel blends. Led by California and New York, a handful of states have banned fracking or strictly curtailed oil and gas exploration, and across the Northeast, states have fought tooth and nail to block pipelines that bring crude oil and refined products to market. The elected officials who run these states failed to investigate the real-world confluence of the results of these policies for energy availability and prices. They were focused on pursuing at any cost net zero, sustainability, ESG and “renewable” intermittent sources of energy. Now they’re all preaching the gospel of energy affordability as if it can just be plucked out of thin air when needed. Residents of states like California, Washington, Oregon, New York, Maryland and a few others are currently living with the natural result of decades of anti-fossil fuel policy agendas. But that’s not convenient to discuss. Rather, amid price increases, those looking for a short-term political fix are, predictably, dusting off the usual playbook: export bans and additional taxes on companies for making a profit while serving market demands. And while those things may be tempting, especially with voters heading to the polls in a few weeks, we know, from memory, that they will have the opposite of their intended effect. Instead, our leaders at both the state and federal levels should take a real, objective look at the energy policies on the books and ones under consideration and assess them through a simple lens: will this actually make energy more abundant and, therefore, more affordable? It doesn’t take an expert to know which path to choose. If memory serves, we’ve done it before. Hopefully, we can do it again. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Tala Goudarzi is a contributor to the Daily Caller News Foundation, partner at the Torridon Group, and the former Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office of Fossil Energy (FE) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The post TALA GOUDARZI: Current High Energy Prices Were Decades In The Making first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7b95f75342cf4db8d9cfa Crash slows northbound SR 347 traffic near Cement Plant te 2026-10-08T15:40:15.159Z Crash slows northbound SR 347 traffic near Cement Plant A crash involving multiple vehicles slowed northbound traffic on State Route 347 this morning. The crash occurred around 8:04 a.m. near Cement Plant Road, blocking the left lane. Video footage on social media showed at least five cars and trucks pulled over in the median with crash debris scattered on the highway.  Traffic is currently backed up approximately two miles. The Arizona Department of Transportation did not specify how long traffic may be affected.  InMaricopa contacted the Arizona Department of Transportation for information about what led to the crash and any injuries.  This is a developing story, check back for updates. The post Crash slows northbound SR 347 traffic near Cement Plant appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7b95775342cf4db8d9cd0 Maher predicts 'classic historical a-- whooping' for GOP in midterms but warns DSA could haunt Dems in 2028 te 2026-10-08T15:40:07.239Z Maher predicts 'classic historical a-- whooping' for GOP in midterms but warns DSA could haunt Dems in 2028 HBO "Real Time" host Bill Maher predicted during a Sunday appearance on CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS" that Republicans would suffer a "classic historical a-- whooping" in the November midterm elections, while warning that the Democratic Socialists of America could create a different problem for Democrats heading into 2028. Maher argued that voters would use the midterms to punish President Donald Trump and Republicans before turning their attention to divisions within the Democratic Party ahead of the next presidential election. "It’s going to be a classic historical a-- whooping," he said. "Now, 2028 is a different story. The Democrats have a crazy animal living in their house called the DSA, and they believe truly insane things. And they’re the energy of the party, and they’re going to make Gaza a genocide, a litmus test, and a lot of other really stupid stuff." BILL MAHER ADMITS HE COULD VOTE FOR JD VANCE, WARNS 'COWARDLY' DEMOCRATS FACE SOCIALIST TAKEOVER The White House rejected Maher’s prediction in a statement to Fox News Digital, pointing to Trump’s support within the Republican Party and arguing the president remained the GOP’s strongest campaign asset. "No one can dispute the fact that President Trump has created one of the most robust coalitions in political history with the MAGA movement, and the President understands how to communicate with them," White House spokesperson Davis Ingle said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "President Trump is the unequivocal leader, best messenger, and unmatched motivator for the Republican Party, and he is committed to maintaining Republican majorities in Congress." Maher attributed the GOP's potential midterm losses to Trump's second-term record, saying that the president had become "drunk with power" and comparing the political dynamic to former President Joe Biden's handling of the Democratic Party's left flank. "Trump screwed the pooch," he said. "That’s what happened. He got drunk with power. This is the pattern in this country. Somebody gets elected. They go way too far with their side of things. Biden did it to a degree with wokeness, and he was too feeble to fight the far left." MIDTERM HISTORY MASSIVELY FAVORS DEMOCRATS. BUT THEY ARE MAKING A BIG MISTAKE "Donald Trump went too far and his party will pay," he continued. The comments came as Republicans face significant polling headwinds with less than a month before Election Day. A Fox News poll found Democrats had a wider path to a House majority, with Democrats projected to win 215 seats compared with 201 for Republicans. That would leave Democrats needing three of the 19 toss-up races to secure a majority, while Republicans would need at least 17. Trump dismissed the polling disadvantage while ramping up his campaign schedule. During a Saturday rally in Vandalia, Ohio, the president argued polling had not accounted for his ability to mobilize voters and urged supporters to approach the midterms as though he was personally on the ballot. REPUBLICANS FACE BRUTAL MIDTERM HEADWINDS. SIX FORCES COULD HELP THEM DEFY HISTORY. The president urged supporters to associate the Republican ticket with his own electoral campaigns. "Just pretend that I’m running," Trump said. "When I run, we win." The Democratic Party's socialist wing scored a series of primary victories and the organization's role in Democratic politics has received increased attention. Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., renewed her DSA membership in August following a seven-year lapse as speculation continued over either a 2028 presidential bid, or a 2028 senatorial bid to challenge veteran senator Chuck Schumer. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Ingle also cited Trump's record on taxes, border security, energy, employment and prescription drug costs as evidence that Republicans had a clear contrast to present to voters. "The choice has never been more clear: doubling down on President Trump’s winning, commonsense agenda or the Democrats’ extreme liberal policies and obstruction," he said. Fox News Digital reached out to the DSA for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7b4ad75342cf4db8d9c41 Voters in midterm elections identify a culprit for rising cost of living: Trump’s tariffs te 2026-10-08T15:20:13.923Z Voters in midterm elections identify a culprit for rising cost of living: Trump’s tariffs Voters angry over the rising cost of groceries and other items due to tariffs could be expressing their dissatisfaction in the midterm elections. (Photo by Ming Tang Tung/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — Rebecca Myers lives in one of the nation’s most hotly contested congressional districts, and tariffs were on her mind as she voted early and in-person in Suffolk, Virginia in late September. The 44-year-old trained social worker said she and her husband, who recently retired after 25 years in the U.S. Navy, are raising two children, ages 7 and 9, and forgoing a family vacation to save money. “I’m an educated person, but I’m not going to pretend to be an expert in the economy. All I can say is I know my family’s finances very well and I know everything we spend money on has gone up in price. “I understand some of it is due to the tariffs, some of it is due to the war in Iran,” Myers told States Newsroom in an Oct. 1 interview. Myers is among a growing number of voters found to be taking their anger about affordability to the polls this midterm election and blaming President Donald Trump’s tariffs as a culprit for rising expenses. Public opinion surveys bear out Myers is far from alone in making the connection. (Getty images) “The real top line is that for maybe the first time ever, tariffs are a salient issue at the ballot box,” said Scott Lincicome of the libertarian Cato Institute. “You know, normally trade is a boring issue that nobody really thinks about or cares about.” Myers, who lives in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, voted for Elaine Luria, the Democratic candidate and former U.S. representative who is challenging the incumbent Republican, Rep. Jen Kiggans. Kiggans, Myers said, has supported Trump’s “MAGA agenda,” including tariffs. Kiggans’ campaign did not respond to a request for comment. Trump opponents seize on issue Organizers are targeting districts like Myers’, where Democrats could flip seats. “We talk to families every day who are struggling with the things that they need to take care of themselves and their families,” said Sondra Goldschein, executive director of the Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy. Her organization, which also has a political action committee that endorses Democrats, recently hosted a “tariff-proof” cooking class in Chesapeake, Virginia, to drive attention to the issue. Attendees received tips like substituting chicken for beef, buying domestic produce, and choosing frozen over canned goods — all which have been affected by Trump’s ever-changing taxes on imports. Goldschein and national organizers are targeting voters not only in Virginia, but in Florida, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania. “This Republican-backed Congress and all of the members that come from states like this have really turned their backs on working families,” Goldschein told States Newsroom during an interview ahead of the cooking class. In a state-by-state breakdown of tariffs, the conservative National Taxpayers Union Foundation and Trade Partnership Worldwide found the top 10 states most affected by Trump’s tariffs — in the tens of billions of dollars — are California, Texas, Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Ohio and Tennessee.  Virginia, where business owners have paid a collective $6.2 billion in tariffs ordered by Trump since January 2025, ranked 18th. Nearly all are in the midst of fierce battles for U.S. Senate or House seats as tariffs emerge as what critics predict will be a major factor in the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. Ever-changing tariffs New research shows Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs on imported goods have cost business owners and consumers billions of dollars.  “The typical estimate has it being in the neighborhood of $1,000-plus per year of additional (consumer) costs, and maybe accounting for somewhere between one-half and 1 percentage point of the inflation rate. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but if someone came along and gave you a tax increase of $1,100, which is about what this is, you’d feel it,” said Kimberly Clausing, economist and senior fellow at the Peterson Institute of International Economics. Clausing and fellow economist Maurice Obstfeld at the nonpartisan think tank reviewed 13 academic papers from 2025 and 2026 on Trump’s tariffs and the pass-through costs to consumers and businesses. “What makes it a little confusing and hard to measure is that there’s been a lot of uncertainty about the trade policy, and so it’s come in spurts and reversals and restarts,” Clausing said, adding that some businesses may absorb the new taxes on imports at first but then eventually raise prices later. “It’s not like you raise the tariff on day one and (on) day two all the prices have fully adjusted. It’s a little slower than that, but you do see absolutely evidence that with time the tariffs are being passed through to consumers, and very little evidence that foreigners are bearing a significant burden,” she said.  Trump’s tariff policy has changed more than 50 times since he began his second term in January 2025, according to the Tax Foundation, a think tank that advocates for a slimmed-down tax code and “policies that lead to greater economic growth.” As of Sept. 10, the foundation estimated that Trump’s tariffs will cost each household an average $820 in 2026. While Trump campaigned on the promise that other countries would pay for his tariffs, and vowed the same once he took office again, the statement has always been false, economists have documented. Tariffs are taxes that American businesses and individuals pay upon retrieving their shipments of items they’ve purchased from other countries. The tariffed goods fall into hundreds of categories — anything from machine parts to food. The president’s early round of “emergency” and “reciprocal” tariffs imposed on worldwide goods in April 2025 were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in February. Since then, Trump has used three other statutes to justify charging import taxes on goods. Impact spreads across states The breakdown produced by the National Taxpayers Union found the biggest effects in states and industries scattered throughout America. Sectors hit hardest by tariffs in the top 10 states include automobiles and auto parts; steel, aluminum and other metals; clothes and shoes; and food and beverages. For example, businesses in Michigan have paid an extra $23 billion on imports, largely cars and trucks. Meanwhile, the food and beverage sector was hit hardest in Florida, where importers have paid an extra $11 billion since Trump began implementing new tariffs in 2025 through Aug. 4, 2026, according to the conservative organization’s analysis that drew from Census Bureau import data.   (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})();   Bryan Riley, director of the National Taxpayers Union’s free trade initiative, described Trump’s tariffs during his second term as “a very costly policy.”  “If you’re in a state like Georgia, big tariff costs are mainly because there’s a lot of auto manufacturing in Georgia, surprisingly to many people. And then that’s not going to be the case in New Mexico, which doesn’t have a lot of auto manufacturing, so (there are) less tariff costs and different categories hit in each state,” Riley said.  The analysis did not account for any court-mandated refunds the Trump administration must pay back after the Supreme Court deemed the president’s initial emergency tariffs illegal. Those refunds to businesses are not necessarily passed on to consumers. Trump and the cost of living Polls show voters are growing increasingly frustrated with Trump’s handling of the economy, as his approval ratings plunge, and many of those surveyed are blaming the administration’s trade policy for the rising cost of living. Overall, 69% of American adults, and 52% of Republicans, say Trump is not meeting his promise to fix the cost of living, according to an Associated Press/NORC nationwide poll of just over 2,100 voters from Sept. 24-28. Specifically on trade and tariffs, the survey found that overall 68% of respondents disapprove of Trump’s trade negotiations with other countries, and 64% think the tariffs have gone too far. Lincicome of the Cato Institute said it’s a “shocker” that tariffs are becoming a mainstream concern among voters. When surveying just over 4,100 voters in mid-August, Cato and Morning Consult found 3 in 4 participants said they will consider tariffs when casting their midterm election ballot. Additionally, the survey revealed 74% of respondents — 66% percent of Republicans and 84% of Democrats — blamed Trump’s tariffs for increased prices on items they buy at the store. Lincicome, vice president of general economics for Cato, pointed to his home state of North Carolina, where Roy Cooper, the former Democratic governor now vying for an open U.S. Senate seat, is making opposition to tariffs a centerpiece of his affordability agenda. “It’s pretty clear from both the polling and Democrats in not just North Carolina but Georgia and Iowa and other places (candidates) are really chomping at the bit to run on cost of living, and to say they’re going to nix all these tariffs. … Even in places like Ohio, where Sherrod Brown is trying to win,” Lincicome said. Brown, a Democrat who served in the U.S. Senate from 2007-2025, was “one of the most consistent protectionists” of domestic manufacturing in the upper chamber, Lincicome said. “Now all of a sudden he’s running on nixing the tariffs,” Lincicome said. “Now he’s not nearly as vocal as somebody like Cooper or (James) Talarico in Texas or Jon Ossoff in Georgia. He’s still saying he’s going to get rid of these tariffs, and that’s a pretty shocking change.” Trump ‘skillfully used tariffs,’ White House says The White House defended Trump’s record on the economy and said he has “skillfully” imposed tariffs. “President Trump signed the largest working-class tax cuts in history, lowered the cost of prescription drugs, sealed the border, drove violent crime to the lowest level in nearly a century, unleashed an energy revolution, added more than a million private-sector jobs, and sent Americans’ 401(k)s climbing to record highs.  “The President skillfully used tariffs to renegotiate almost 20 trade deals and level the playing field for American workers and businesses. The Trump administration has consistently maintained that the cost of tariffs will ultimately be borne by foreign exporters who rely on access to the American economy, the world’s biggest and best consumer market,” said White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7b4a775342cf4db8d9c09 Elon Musk questions Ambani’s influence as Starlink India launch stalls te 2026-10-08T15:20:07.285Z Elon Musk questions Ambani’s influence as Starlink India launch stalls “Is Ambani the real boss of India?” Elon Musk asked as he questioned why Starlink has yet to launch its satellite internet service in the country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7b25375342cf4db8d9bb3 Hear from Ambrosia Energy and Bloom Energy execs on where the AI infrastructure boom is creating opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 te 2026-10-08T15:10:11.391Z Hear from Ambrosia Energy and Bloom Energy execs on where the AI infrastructure boom is creating opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Ambrosia Energy CEO Ben Longmier and Bloom Energy SVP Bill Thayer join the Smart Systems Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Register now to save up to $100. Grab a second of the same pass to save 50%. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7affa75342cf4db8d9b58 Shaquille O'Neal addresses Fever's Kelsey Mitchell's remarks on Caitlin Clark, says to leverage the spotlight te 2026-10-08T15:00:10.534Z Shaquille O'Neal addresses Fever's Kelsey Mitchell's remarks on Caitlin Clark, says to leverage the spotlight Shaquille O’Neal is no stranger to having a lot of eyeballs on him, both literally and figuratively. For Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell, it’s been an adjustment. During the Fever’s end-of-season press conference on Saturday, Mitchell said that with the attention Caitlin Clark draws, she and her teammates get a lot of flak for being on the same team as Clark. O’Neal, having played in large and small markets next to superstars like Kobe Bryant throughout his career and dealt with criticism from fans, said Mitchell should take advantage of the attention. "My advice is to take advantage of all the eyes that are. If the eyes are on one person and you're next to that person, take advantage of them," O’Neal told OutKick in a recent interview. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE O’Neal reflected on his journey and the different markets he played in throughout his illustrious career. "(I went to) a small high school, still being the No. 1 player in the country, starting off in a small market, eventually going to a big market, but then returning back to a small market and win another championship," O’Neal said. Mitchell is a free agent at the end of the season and will be in high demand, as the 30-year-old has been an All-Star in each of the last four seasons and averaged a career-high 24.7 points per game this year. While Mitchell praised the organization, her comments drew speculation about whether she may leave the franchise with which she has spent the first nine seasons of her career. O’Neal called Mitchell a "beautiful young lady and a fabulous young lady" and said he didn’t want to speak for her or about her to avoid breaking the athlete code, but he said he would advise her to stay in Clark’s orbit. "I wish her well, but my advice if you're playing next to somebody that has eyes that can bring you extra income, make sure you always stay next to that person," O’Neal said. Mitchell will enter free agency in late January, when the Fever will anxiously await her decision. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! No athlete, current or former, may brand himself or herself better than O’Neal. The Basketball Hall of Famer wanted to make sure he surrounded himself with the right people when he began his career. "I would say the first thing you do, you have to surround yourself with people that are smarter than you," O’Neal said. "Fifty-two percent of all professional athletes went down and playing have nothing, so we maximized my potential. You know, learned a lot, did a lot, dreamed a lot, created a lot. I think in 1992, the way he marketed me and the way I marketed myself, a lot of a lot of athletes follow that even still to this day." O’Neal’s renowned brand manager, Leonard Armato, told OutKick that the epitome of having a successful brand as an athlete is to not only promote oneself but also to make good business decisions. In today’s day and age, Armato said athletes can be their own media companies. With social media being born during O’Neal’s career, Armato said that the four-time NBA champion was the first to embrace social media and that technology can amplify an athlete’s capabilities. For O’Neal, it was paramount that no matter what he did, he stay true to himself. "But you always have to be true to yourself. You know, we went first time with Leonard, we had a meeting with the image consulting firm and they tried to create a different image and he stopped the guy in the meeting. He says, ‘I know you're an expert. I respect you what to do, but image is reality.’ So you definitely have to stay true to yourself," O’Neal said. "A lot of people who form characters that they can't live up to. So, me for example, I am who I am. You know, my image is all about fun. I would love to be known as the ambassador of fun." While O’Neal’s brand is strong, he said he has made many mistakes. After making those mistakes, he leaned into his core values and stayed true to himself. "Every time I fail, I try to memorize what I did wrong and just create a new program. But I don't like to say ‘You do this, you do this, you do that to each (mistake),’ but if you follow certain core values. To build relationships you have to stay true to yourself to learn from your failures and you have to do things the right in a consistent way, you could create a brand that will be known well beyond after your years of playing and you could be around forever," O’Neal said. Armato said a key mistake athletes make is surrounding themselves with the wrong people. Armato has a book coming out in November called "MAXIMIZE," which details how to build and manage an athlete’s brand. O’Neal wrote the foreword to the book. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7aff875342cf4db8d9b4f October Prime Day is over, but these 16 FOX reader-favorite deals are still live te 2026-10-08T15:00:08.173Z October Prime Day is over, but these 16 FOX reader-favorite deals are still live Amazon's October Prime Day may be over, but some of our readers' favorite deals are still live. 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Rather than tackle these issues, Komatireddy charges that James has been too focused on sparring with President Donald Trump. The attack comes just hours before James and Komatireddy are set to face off Thursday night in their first televised debate of the general election campaign. Komatireddy is a former federal prosecutor who secured convictions against Islamist terrorists and prosecuted Mexican drug cartel leaders. The indictment-style press release appears to turn James' own legal playbook against her, with Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor, casting the attorney general as the defendant. CORNELL SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE REVIVES SCRUTINY OF A LITTLE-KNOWN NEW YORK LAW ON INTOXICATED VICTIMS "When a law keeps prosecutors from charging rape, it is the chief law enforcement officer’s job to get it changed," Komatireddy wrote. "The defendant (James) had eight legislative sessions and a Legislature led by her own party. Beyond one social media post, the People have found no evidence that she made the bill a priority." James’ campaign has dismissed Komatireddy’s messaging as a simple campaign stunt. "Attorney General Letitia James files real lawsuits in real courts every day to protect New Yorkers’ rights and their wallets," a James campaign spokeswoman told Fox News Digital. "While Saritha Komatireddy spent today writing this press release, the Attorney General announced the arrest and indictment of a Queens pharmacy owner for defrauding Medicaid to the tune of $31 million." NY AG HOPEFUL BLASTS LETITIA JAMES AS MEDICAID FRAUD RECOVERIES COLLAPSE: 'SHE'S NOT DOING THE JOB' Komatireddy spokeswoman fired back, arguing that such a charge was rich coming from James. "Tish James is one to talk about campaign stunts! Her entire tenure as Attorney General has been one long political campaign stunt," Komatireddy spokeswoman Nicole Kiprilov told Fox News Digital. "While Letitia was busy chasing her next political headline, crime rose 26%, homelessness rose 38% and New York became the laughingstock of the nation in prosecuting Medicaid fraud - dead last. Those are the real consequences of an Attorney General more interested in political theater than public safety." TRUMP LAWYERS TARGET WHAT LETITIA JAMES WON’T SAY ABOUT EVIDENCE IN $450M CASE New York is a deep blue state, and Komatireddy’s odds of coming out on top in November are slim. A Siena University poll released last month had James leading Komatireddy 52% to 39%. While James' lead is commanding, it’s also shrinking, with her advantage over Komatireddy narrowing by five points between August and September in Siena University's polling. James has pursued a number of high-profile legal actions during her tenure as New York attorney general, including a civil fraud case against Trump and a sexual harassment investigation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo that preceded his resignation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ad9e75342cf4db8d95a0 Samoa Joe punches ticket to Clockwork Carnage match at AEW WrestleDream te 2026-10-08T14:50:06.089Z Samoa Joe punches ticket to Clockwork Carnage match at AEW WrestleDream All Elite Wrestling’s (AEW) first Clockwork Carnage is shaping up to be a hard-hitting affair. Will Ospreay will defend the AEW World Championship in the endurance match at WrestleDream next weekend. He already has at least one opponent in the mix. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE Samoa Joe will be headed for Clockwork Carnage after he defeated Jack Perry in a qualifying match at Grand Slam France on Tuesday night’s special episode of "Dynamite." Perry gave Joe everything he had in the match. Perry was trying to go to the top rope toward the end of the match when Joe caught him with a kick to the head. Joe put Perry into the Muscle Buster, slammed him down and pinned him for the victory. Later that night, Ospreay successfully defended the AEW World Championship against Kazuchika Okada. It guaranteed that he would keep his spot in the Clockwork Carnage match for WrestleDream. "Speedball" Mike Bailey will go up against Ring of Honor Pure champion Lee Moriarty for another spot in the match. The contest will be aired on Saturday’s "Collision" as part of AEW’s Grand Slam France event. Tune in because I’m not going to give you spoilers here. Ospreay said the crux of Clockwork Carnage blends the Casino Gauntlet with an iron man match. "It’s the ultimate endurance test for any pro wrestler," he told AEW’s Renee Paquette during Grand Slam France. "It’s going to give seven opportunities to seven worthy contenders." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! AEW announced Clockwork Carnage over the weekend. Eight wrestlers will enter the match and one will have to make it through two stages to be the winner. Here’s how it will work, according to AEW. Two randomly selected wrestlers will start the match. Every three minutes, another randomly selected wrestler will enter the fray. At that point, any competitor who is pinned or submits is eliminated until all eight wrestlers have entered the match. Once the eighth wrestler has entered the match, all of the remaining wrestlers will enter a 15-minute scoring period. Every pinfall or submission scores one fall during those 15 minutes of action. When the time expires, the wrestler with the most falls will be declared the winner. WrestleDream is set for Oct. 17 at the Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7ab4275342cf4db8d94e7 Spotify is getting more serious about selling enterprise software te 2026-10-08T14:40:02.864Z Spotify is getting more serious about selling enterprise software The company launched technology.spotify.com, a new site that will make its internal tech available to outsiders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7a8ef75342cf4db8d94a7 Hillary Clinton issues endorsement in US midterm elections te 2026-10-08T14:30:07.627Z Hillary Clinton issues endorsement in US midterm elections Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has made her first endorsement of a U.S. Senate candidate in the 2026 midterm elections, backing Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. "Minnesota, you have an opportunity to select an extraordinary person and public servant as your next U.S. senator. Please take it!" Clinton wrote in a post on the social media platform Bluesky when sharing a post in which Flanagan touted Clinton's endorsement. Flanagan declared in her post, "@hillaryclinton.bsky.social has spent five decades fighting for working families, dedicating her career to making the case that every child in this country deserves a fair shot. I’m honored to have Secretary Clinton’s support, and I’ll proudly carry on her fight in the US Senate." HILLARY CLINTON: 'I HATE' TRUMP AND NETANYAHU'S GOVERNMENTS BUT LOVE AMERICA AND ISRAEL Clinton, a former first lady and former U.S. senator from New York, was the 2016 Democratic presidential candidate defeated by Republican Donald Trump when he won his first White House contest. "Donald Trump has made it harder for families to afford childcare, groceries, and health care for their kids. His tariffs and war in Iran are driving up prices, and his budget ripped health care and food assistance away from children so billionaires could get another tax cut," Clinton said in a statement, according to reports. PEGGY FLANAGAN VOWS TO 'RIP ICE APART' AFTER TOPPLING MODERATE DEM IN KEY SENATE BATTLE "Peggy Flanagan has spent her career fighting for children and families, from the Children’s Defense Fund to the Lieutenant Governor’s office, and she’s delivered for them," she noted. "I know she’ll be that same champion in the Senate, and I’m proud to endorse her." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment. Flanagan is facing Republican candidate Michele Tafoya in the Minnesota U.S. Senate contest. GOP SENATE HOPEFUL SOUNDS ALARM AFTER ALLEGED MALL OF AMERICA TERROR PLOT THWARTED U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., announced last year that she would not seek re-election in 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7a8ee75342cf4db8d949e Would Anthony Volpe's fan-interfered fly ball have been a home run? Here's what MLB and Statcast have to say te 2026-10-08T14:30:06.341Z Would Anthony Volpe's fan-interfered fly ball have been a home run? Here's what MLB and Statcast have to say The New York Yankees' season ended in embarrassing fashion on Wednesday night, getting swept on their home field by their AL East rival Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series. The Bombers fell, 4-3, to the Rays, but there may be an argument that the game should have been tied at four after Anthony Volpe's fan-interfered fly ball in the sixth inning. With George Lombard on first and two outs, the Yankees infielder hit a fly ball into left field that kept carrying toward the outfield wall. The ball went into the seats, and umpires initially called it a game-tying home run, but upon replay review, it was turned it into an RBI double instead after an angle clearly showed a fan reach over the wall (he was eventually booted from the ballpark). Spencer Jones struck out to end the threat, and the Yankees would not score again. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "After viewing all relevant angles, the Replay Official definitively determined the spectator interfered with the ball over the field of play. The ball would not have left the playing field nor would it have been caught," MLB's Replay Center said in a statement shortly after the occasion, via the New York Post. However, MLB's Statcast initially said otherwise. Volpe hit his ball 357 feet with an exit velocity of 97.9 mph and a 42-degree launch angle. In normal cases, it's an easy flyout, as it had an expected batting average of .060). However, Statcast originally said that the trajectory of the ball would have led to a home run in 13 ballparks, including Yankee Stadium. But as of Thursday morning, Yankee Stadium is no longer included in stadiums where the ball flight would have been a homer. TRUMP SAYS HE'LL GIVE ROGER CLEMENS THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM: 'THIS SUPERSEDES ANYTHING I'VE DONE' Sportsball, perhaps ironically, released a video on X Wednesday morning explaining how Statcast uses 12 Hawkeye cameras in each ballpark to determine home-run distances "within about a foot." Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the umpires "did a good job" on their call. "When he hit it, to my eye looking out there, I was a little concerned right away because it felt like something, I wasn't sure. And then seeing the replay and seeing it unfold, I thought they did the right thing. I thought they got it right," Boone said. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Just seeing it through the replay and hoping for the best. But, crazy," Volpe added. So, replay shows it very likely would have came up short, Statcast apparently changed its mind, and Major League Baseball says it undoubtedly would have been short. In any case, it can be argued that no one definitively knows whether Volpe's fly ball would have been gone, and a Yankee fan may or may not have robbed his own favorite team at a chance of a postseason comeback. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7a6a075342cf4db8d9439 Flagstaff Event Almanac for October 8 te 2026-10-08T14:20:16.111Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for October 8 Oct 8 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7a69e75342cf4db8d9430 Public comment begins on North Rim's long-term recovery plan te 2026-10-08T14:20:14.508Z Public comment begins on North Rim's long-term recovery plan The NPS is seeking feedback on a vision and draft redevelopment concepts intended to guide the North Rim's long-term recovery. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7a69775342cf4db8d93d1 5 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Don’t pay more at the door for your pass te 2026-10-08T14:20:07.795Z 5 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Don’t pay more at the door for your pass The global tech ecosystem gathers at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 at San Francisco’s Moscone West on October 13-15. Get your pass now to save up to $100. Get a second of the same ticket type to save 50%. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7a69675342cf4db8d93c8 Cal AI’s 19-year-old founder just raised $10M for his new AI startup te 2026-10-08T14:20:06.375Z Cal AI’s 19-year-old founder just raised $10M for his new AI startup Zach Yadegari, the teen co-founder of popular Cal AI calorie tracking app, has launched a new personal AI agent startup that competes with Instinct, Muse and Bee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7a69475342cf4db8d93bf Waymo locks in $5B loan from Blackstone, PIMCO to fuel robotaxi expansion te 2026-10-08T14:20:04.772Z Waymo locks in $5B loan from Blackstone, PIMCO to fuel robotaxi expansion This is the first time the Alphabet-owned company has turned to debt financing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7a44d75342cf4db8d9375 Halloween Spending Expected To Reach Record $13.5 Billion In 2026 te 2026-10-08T14:10:21.965Z Halloween Spending Expected To Reach Record $13.5 Billion In 2026 By Ethan Faverino | Americans are expected to spend $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, surpassing last year’s record of $13.1 billion, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The survey found that 74% of consumers plan to celebrate Halloween this year, compared to 73% in 2025 and 68% in 2019, reflecting the holiday’s continued popularity among American households. Despite increased spending, consumers are expected to remain mindful of rising costs, with average spending projected at $115.14 per person, slightly above last year’s $114.45. “Consumers continue to make Halloween a spending priority, but they are also approaching the season with affordability in mind,” stated NRF Vice President of Industry and Consumer Insights Allison Zeller. “For more than two decades, NRF’s Halloween survey has tracked how consumers celebrate the holiday, and this year’s results show that shoppers are being thoughtful and strategic, looking for ways to maximize value throughout the season,” added Zeller. 🎃 Halloween spending is expected to reach $13.5 billion this year, with consumers planning to spend an average of $115 on costumes, candy, decorations and more. https://t.co/5ABujtWJNz pic.twitter.com/6ozeoGIFTf — National Retail Federation (@NRFnews) September 22, 2026 According to the survey, nearly half of consumers (49%) planned to begin their Halloween shopping in September or earlier, an increase from 34% in 2016. Among those shopping early, 42% cited their enthusiasm for the fall season, while 34% said Halloween was one of their favorite holidays. Another 23% said they began shopping early to spread out their expenses, while 21% were motivated by discounts and promotions. Consumers are also adjusting their purchasing habits in response to higher prices. Nearly one-third (31%) said they would compare prices between retailers if Halloween merchandise costs more than expected, while 26% would seek coupons or sales. Another 34% plan to purchase items that can be reused in future years or repurposed for other occasions. Costumes are expected to account for the largest share of Halloween spending at $4.4 billion, followed by decorations at $4.3 billion, candy at $4.1 billion, and greeting cards at $800 million. Of the projected costume spending, consumers are expected to spend approximately $2 billion on adult costumes, $1.5 billion on children’s costumes, and $920 million on pet costumes. Candy remains the most popular Halloween purchase, with 96% of shoppers planning to buy sweets. Additionally, 78% plan to purchase decorations, 71% expect to buy costumes, and 42% plan to purchase greeting cards. Discount stores remain the leading shopping destination for Halloween merchandise, attracting 39% of consumers, followed by specialty Halloween and costume stores at 32% and online retailers at 27%. Local and small businesses are also attracting more Halloween shoppers, with 13% planning to make purchases at these establishments, nearly double the 7% reported in 2016. The survey also highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in consumer shopping habits. Nearly half of consumers (47%) reported using AI platforms or tools to assist with Halloween shopping, including brainstorming costume and decoration ideas and researching potential purchases. Online searches remain the most popular source of Halloween costume inspiration at 32%, although that figure declined from 37% last year and reached its lowest level in a decade. The most common Halloween activities this year include handing out candy (61%), dressing in costumes (50%), decorating homes or yards (42%), carving pumpkins (42%), and watching scary movies (42%). Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Halloween Spending Expected To Reach Record $13.5 Billion In 2026 first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7a44a75342cf4db8d936c Crane Introduces Bill To Lower FEMA Disaster Assistance Threshold For Rural Counties te 2026-10-08T14:10:18.592Z Crane Introduces Bill To Lower FEMA Disaster Assistance Threshold For Rural Counties By Matthew Holloway | Congressman Eli Crane (R-AZ-02) introduced legislation this week that would reduce a federal disaster assistance benchmark for counties where less than 15% of the land is subject to county property taxes. The Rural Disaster Fairness Act of 2026 (H.R. 10754), would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to lower its county per capita damage indicator by 50% for qualifying counties nationwide. The indicator helps FEMA evaluate the local impact of a disaster when reviewing requests for federal assistance. Crane’s office said counties with extensive federal land ownership can have limited property tax revenue to support infrastructure maintenance, emergency response, and recovery. The congressman argues that a population-based damage benchmark does not adequately reflect those limitations. By cutting a key @FEMA damage threshold in half for counties with little taxable land, my bill would help rural communities qualify for federal aid. I'm hopeful my colleagues will support this reform and help Americans recover from catastrophic disasters: https://t.co/o6hTgjkIaR — Rep. Eli Crane (@RepEliCrane) October 7, 2026 “The federal government owns vast swaths of land out West, which limits the tax base for rural counties. In turn, they often have less money to spend on critical infrastructure, mitigation efforts, and response operations. My legislation would reform FEMA’s evaluation process to take into account how much land these jurisdictions are able to tax,” Crane said. Under FEMA’s existing regulations, the agency considers several factors when recommending whether the president should approve a governor’s request for major disaster assistance. For its Public Assistance Program, those factors include estimated assistance costs, localized damage, insurance coverage, hazard mitigation efforts, recent disasters, and assistance available through other federal programs. The regulations expressly recognize that concentrated damage at the county, local, or tribal level can warrant federal assistance even when a statewide per capita indicator is not met. Damage to critical facilities is among the circumstances FEMA considers. Crane’s proposal would amend Section 1232 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. That existing provision directed FEMA to give greater consideration to severe local impacts or multiple recent disasters when evaluating requests for major disaster declarations. The county per capita indicator is part of FEMA’s broader evaluation of disaster impacts. Under existing regulations, the agency considers multiple factors when recommending whether federal public assistance is warranted. Under the Stafford Act’s declaration process, a governor’s request must be based on a determination that a disaster exceeds the capabilities of the state and affected local governments and requires federal assistance. The president makes the major disaster declaration. 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 Crane Introduces Bill To Lower FEMA Disaster Assistance Threshold For Rural Counties first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7a44775342cf4db8d9363 EPA Approves Maricopa County Plan To Incentivize Cleaner Construction, Railroad Equipment te 2026-10-08T14:10:15.342Z EPA Approves Maricopa County Plan To Incentivize Cleaner Construction, Railroad Equipment By Staff Reporter | The Trump administration greenlit another one of Maricopa County’s plans to incentivize clean air improvements.  The county plans to encourage the railroad and construction industries to voluntarily upgrade or replace their nonroad vehicles with cleaner emissions technologies through Maricopa County Rule 204.  The rule represents another effort to bring the county closer to compliance with the 2015 ozone standard of 70 parts per billion outlined by the federal Clean Air Act.  Maricopa County reported that it is currently designated as a moderate non-attainment area under the standard. Under the Biden administration in 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began to consider whether the Phoenix area warranted reclassification as a serious non-attainment area.  However, the EPA determined earlier this year that the county would have attained standards had it not been for international emissions, namely from Asia and Mexico.  The Maricopa Association of Governments reported that it found through modeling with the EPA that approximately 80% of regional ozone originates from natural sources or outside Arizona.  The EPA determination from this year spared the county from the burden of additional air quality regulations, which would have slowed and potentially reversed industry growth in the region.  The region has reported reduced local emissions of air pollutants by 50% since 2000. The county also reported on Tuesday that total emissions statewide have fallen by more than 70% since 1990, despite the population more than doubling.   On Tuesday, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin participated in a press conference to announce the incentives alongside Maricopa County officials, including Board of Supervisors Chair Kate Brophy McGee and Republican attorney general nominee Warren Petersen.   Zeldin remarked that Maricopa County’s approach to emissions reduction has been successful.  “They aren’t increasing emissions,” repeated Zeldin. “They are not breaking federal requirements. They are finding new, innovative ways to work within their circumstances.”  NEW: @MaricopaCounty & @EPA announce innovative plan to improve air quality and protect jobs. We appreciate this chance to work together to prove that a healthy environment and growing economy can go hand-in-hand. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/QigWcvgheM — Maricopa County (@maricopacounty) October 6, 2026 Brophy McGee pledged that the new county rule would maintain county residents’ quality of life and would not hinder economic development. “This plan demonstrates how a healthy environment and growing economy can work together,” said Brophy McGee. “By incentivizing rather than punishing job creators, implementing Maricopa County’s Rule 204 will improve the quality of the air we breathe while enabling key industries to continue investing in our community. I thank Administrator Zeldin and the EPA for working with Maricopa County and our business community on this innovative approach.” Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, called the rule “smart policy” that ensured a win-win for the economy and air quality.  “For more than a decade, Arizona’s business community has worked to expand the tools available to reduce emissions while giving companies a workable path to invest, expand and create jobs,” said Seiden. “Rule 204 does exactly that: when businesses voluntarily replace older equipment with cleaner technology and achieve real, measurable emissions reductions, those reductions can help make continued economic growth possible.” In April, the EPA approved Maricopa County Rule 205, another incentive which provides emission reduction credits to fleet owners and operators who upgrade or replace on-road vehicles with cleaner technologies. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post EPA Approves Maricopa County Plan To Incentivize Cleaner Construction, Railroad Equipment first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7a44275342cf4db8d935a 7 respond to RFI for Sedona Cultural Park te 2026-10-08T14:10:10.726Z 7 respond to RFI for Sedona Cultural Park The Sedona amphitheater’s personal ad drew seven replies. Now an eight-person working group of seven city staffers and a member of the business community gets to vet the prospects before Sedona City Council tentatively hears its findings, Tuesday, Dec. 8. The respondents are the Amphitheater Action Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7a43d75342cf4db8d9327 Natalie Wood's daughter confronts very painful way she learned Hollywood icon had died at 11 te 2026-10-08T14:10:05.428Z Natalie Wood's daughter confronts very painful way she learned Hollywood icon had died at 11 Natasha Gregson Wagner was just 11 years old when an ordinary childhood sleepover turned into a moment that shattered her world. While staying at a friend's house, she heard the devastating news on the radio: her mother, Hollywood actress Natalie Wood, was dead. "As a child, I always knew my mom was home because her Jungle Gardenia scent arrived before she did," Gregson Wagner, now 56, wrote on the website for her fragrance brand, L'Amour Mere. "After she died, I spent hours lying in her bed or sitting in her closet among her clothes. If I could somehow keep her fragrance alive, perhaps she would not be entirely gone." CHARLIZE THERON RECOUNTS THE NIGHT HER MOTHER FATALLY SHOT HER FATHER WHEN SHE WAS 15 YEARS OLD In the immediate aftermath of Wood's death, Gregson Wagner said the two father figures in her life — her biological father, British film producer Richard Gregson, and her stepfather, actor Robert Wagner — came together to support her. "Luckily, I had these two men, Daddy Gregson and Daddy Wagner, who came together and rose to the occasion and completely put me first," Gregson Wagner told the Daily Mail. "They got me into therapy right away, and I had that same amazing therapist here in Beverly Hills until my 20s." Wood, who was nominated for three Oscars and starred in "West Side Story" and "Rebel Without a Cause," was on the family's yacht with Wagner, actor Christopher Walken and captain Dennis Davern during Thanksgiving weekend in 1981. Her body was found floating in the water off Southern California's Catalina Island. She was 43. WATCH: ROBERT WAGNER'S MOST MEMORABLE ROLES, FROM ‘HART TO HART’ TO ‘AUSTIN POWERS’ Investigators initially ruled Wood's death an accidental drowning but reopened the case in 2011 to determine whether Wagner or anyone else played a role after the yacht's captain said he heard the couple arguing the night of her disappearance, The Associated Press reported. The Los Angeles County coroner's office amended Wood's death certificate in 2012, changing the cause of death to "drowning and other undetermined factors." In 2018, Los Angeles County sheriff's investigators described Wagner as "a person of interest" in Wood's death. In 2022, the department said it had exhausted all leads in the case, and Wagner was no longer considered a person of interest. Wagner has long denied having any involvement in his wife's death. Gregson Wagner said that while she was growing up, her two fathers were determined to give her a normal upbringing away from the glaring media spotlight. "I had to do my laundry," she told the outlet. "We had dinner on the table at six o'clock. I learned how to cook in their kitchen. I learned how to do laundry. I learned how to take a bath with a hot tap and a cold tap, putting it in a pot and pouring it on my head and all these things." Gregson Wagner also told the outlet she avoided the drugs and alcohol that have troubled some children of famous parents. "I've definitely felt pressure in my life," Gregson Wagner said. "I know what's right, I know what's wrong. I'm not saying I haven't had very, very painful things in my life. ... But in the home, it was all very safe and secure and warm. So, I got lucky in that way." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Still, Gregson Wagner said she continues to feel the impact of losing her mother. "When I was younger, I would get stopped on the street by people who would say things like: 'You look so much like this actress, you've probably never heard of her, but her name was Natalie Wood,'" Gregson Wagner recalled. "Most of the time I wouldn't admit I was her daughter, and just say: 'Oh, I hear that a lot!'" "We looked so much alike and had so much in common. Where did the mother end and the child begin? We were so completely connected — and she was so sharp and perceptive — that I sometimes believed she could see right into my mind." Gregson Wagner has been married to "7th Heaven" alum Barry Watson, 52, since 2014. They share a daughter, Clover. Gregson Wagner also launched the fragrance brand L'Amour Mere, which she says was inspired by her mother and their connection through scent. Gregson Wagner has previously spoken about her mother's legacy. In 2020, Gregson Wagner appeared in the HBO documentary "Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind," which featured interviews with Wood's family, close friends and confidants. Wagner, now 96, also appeared in the documentary and discussed his relationship with Wood and her death. The couple married in 1957 but divorced in 1962. They remarried in 1972 and were together until Wood's passing. Wagner helped raise Gregson Wagner, and he and Wood had a daughter, Courtney Wagner, who also appeared in the documentary. "I am always blown away by his courage," Gregson Wagner told Fox News Digital at the time. "As my dad and knowing him for basically my whole life, I know him to be such a courageous person. I was just so proud of him. I felt like he was so transparent, elegant, gracious, emotional, connected and present. He was everything that I know him to be, so it felt like an incredible experience to bear witness as his daughter. He's one of the great loves of my life. He moves me every day, and he deeply moved me on those days [of filming] for sure." Gregson Wagner said she still has vivid, joyful memories of Wood. "My mom made being a mom feel really effortless," Gregson Wagner said. "She loved it so much. She was always singing songs with us. We were always painting and reading. She was always there to talk to. I hear her voice a lot when I talk to [my daughter] Clover. Like, 'What are we going to do today? Are we going to take a walk?' Just the little mundane things. I can hear her voice in my ear when I talk to my own daughter." "My parents wanted their children to have that constant feeling of being loved and nurtured — the joy of childhood," she continued. "And that's what they did. Friends came over all the time and sometimes they went out. But the focus was really on us. I think we felt really safe in their world and around them. They were able to create just a bustling, joyful, jubilant kind of atmosphere for us to grow up." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE At the time, Gregson Wagner said she hoped the documentary would give viewers a fuller picture of her mother. She said the special was ultimately a celebration of Wood's life and what she accomplished both in Hollywood and as a parent. "I hope that audiences will get a very clear picture of this woman who was so strong, funny, joyful, empowered and courageous," she said. "She had a great life. It wasn't a long one, but it was the one she wanted to have. She was the architect of her own life." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7a1e775342cf4db8d92c2 GOP accuses Walz allies of burying $52M Medicaid fraud report before election te 2026-10-08T14:00:07.970Z GOP accuses Walz allies of burying $52M Medicaid fraud report before election Minnesota Republicans are accusing Democrats of keeping lawmakers in the dark for months about a state-commissioned Medicaid assessment that flagged more than $52 million in improper payments, arguing the delay denied them a chance to act on the report’s specific findings during the legislative session before the election. "Fraud here has exploded under the Walz administration," Minnesota Republican Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth told Fox News Digital. "Governor Walz has held no one in his entire administration accountable for the level of fraud. It definitely brings into question what is in that report and why are they hiding it?" The Walz administration hired Optum to conduct a third-party review of Minnesota’s Medicaid program, scrutinizing 14 high-risk services. The report identified more than $52 million in improper payments but cautioned that improper payments do not necessarily constitute "fraud, waste or abuse." The Department of Human Services released a heavily redacted version to the public in February, prompting calls from Republican lawmakers to make the full version available so they could address the risks raised during the legislative session. "Our election here in Minnesota is 29 days away. We’re just four weeks out, and you really have to wonder why they are refusing to do this," Demuth, who is the GOP gubernatorial candidate, told Fox News Digital. WALZ ADMINISTRATION IGNORED FRAUD WARNINGS AS BILLIONS VANISHED, HOUSE OVERSIGHT REPORT ALLEGES Minnesota currently has a divided state legislature, with the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) holding a slim 34–33 majority in the Senate and a rare 67–67 partisan tie in the House. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz announced the audit in October 2025, months before allegations of widespread fraud involving members of Minnesota’s Somali diaspora drew national attention. Mounting scrutiny of the Walz administration’s handling of alleged fraud in Minnesota’s social services programs contributed to growing political pressure before Walz ended his re-election campaign in January. WALZ'S 'EXIT INTERVIEW' REFLECTING ON HIS TENURE SPARKS LAWMAKER DEBATE ABOUT HIS LEGACY: 'NEVER SERIOUS' Republican state Sen. Jordan Rasmusson is also accusing the Walz administration and his Democratic counterparts of seeking to "minimize" the fraud issue in the state. "I think it’s really hard for Democrats, elected Democrats in Minnesota, to admit that we have a fraud problem of this scale, and to take accountability for those failings," Rasmusson told Fox News Digital. The Department of Human Services said the report was heavily redacted to protect Optum’s trade secrets and prevent the release of sensitive security information that could provide criminals a "roadmap" for committing fraud. Rasmusson introduced an amendment in April to make the full Optum report public, but it failed along party lines. A version of Rasmusson's provision was later passed in May as part of a broader budget package. MINNESOTA'S ANTI-ICE AID FUND BECOMES LATEST CASUALTY OF STATE'S EMBARRASSING FRAUD PROBLEM Under the law, DHS must provide the initial Optum reports to members of a legislative committee with "jurisdiction over human services policy and finance" following a joint request from the committee’s chair and ranking minority member. Lawmakers may review the report but cannot publicly release protected nonpublic information it contains. Rasmusson said he issued a request for the full report in June. State Rep. Mohamud Noor, DFL, co-chair of the Human Services Finance and Policy Committee, and former GOP House co-chair Joe Schomacker requested the report in May. The report did not become available to a select group of lawmakers until last week. "I'm grateful that it's out, but it's very disappointing we couldn’t have returned to St. Paul to address it," Republican state Rep. Dawn Gillman told Fox News Digital, noting that lawmakers will have to wait until January to address the report. "The broader takeaway is that the Walz administration could have given us more access to those months ago," Rasmusson told Fox News Digital. "Legislative Democrats could have joined Republicans and got access to this information months ago during session." However, state Sen. John Hoffman, DFL, who now has access to the report, pushed back on the notion that lawmakers needed full access to enact meaningful changes. "This is a report about vulnerabilities in public programs," Hoffman said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Why would we release that to the public before we fixed them? We wouldn’t publish a report about which banks don’t lock their doors, either." EXPLOSIVE SLEEPER ISSUE COULD FUEL MIDTERM SHAKEUPS, TOP REPUBLICAN PREDICTS: ‘YOU’RE GONNA SEE SURPRISES’ "The rest of us got to work passing legislation to ensure high-quality services, continuity of care for people in need and safeguards to protect against fraud," Hoffman continued. "Having reviewed the report, I can tell you it is already outdated, and the gaps and weaknesses it raises have already been addressed by laws we passed this year." But Rasmusson, who also has the report, disagreed with Hoffman. "After reviewing the unredacted Optum report, my main takeaway is that it underscores the systemic failures of the Walz administration and Minnesota Democrats to protect Minnesota from fraud," Rasmusson told Fox News Digital. "Whether it is issues with determining the eligibility of program recipients, determining whether providers are actually providing real services or not, or even some of the basic analytics that would catch fraud, Minnesota is very far behind where it should be in program integrity initiatives," Rasmusson continued. Fox News Digital reached out to DHS, which confirmed that select lawmakers now had the report. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "We appreciate legislators' interest in receiving a copy of the unredacted initial Optum report from February 2026," Minnesota Department of Human Services Temporary Commissioner John Connolly said in a statement. "In alignment with the law passed by the Legislature last session, the Minnesota Department of Human Services released the Optum reports last week." Fox News Digital reached out to Walz's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7a1e575342cf4db8d9297 In Maine Senate Race, Spiking Heating Oil Costs Put Susan Collins on Defensive te 2026-10-08T14:00:05.119Z In Maine Senate Race, Spiking Heating Oil Costs Put Susan Collins on Defensive Half of homes in Maine rely on heating oil. Rising costs driven up by President Trump’s war with Iran, have become central to the state’s Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac79f9175342cf4db8d9245 Trail cam captures buck walking around with another deer's antlers dangling from its rack te 2026-10-08T13:50:09.098Z Trail cam captures buck walking around with another deer's antlers dangling from its rack Some wild nature footage has surfaced online. As we all know, there are few things on the internet that go viral as often as nature footage. It's one of the few things on the internet that is generally heartwarming and not from the depths of social media hell. Of course, there are also plenty of strange and bizarre things when it comes to nature footage. BUCKS GO TOE-TO-TOE IN MAN'S YARD, MANAGE TO AVOID HIS TRUCK & BOAT DURING ANTLER-LOCKING COMBAT That's what brings us here today as a new video goes viral. A viral video shared by WiseEye on Facebook shows an impressive buck walking around, but the footage is anything but normal. The buck appears to have wire wrapped around its antlers.......and another deer's antlers dangling from its own. You can check out the incredible video below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Now, it's important to note that seeing a buck with something in its rack is rare, but not unheard of. It can happen after two male deer spar. I've seen photos of bucks that have antlers and parts of a skull stuck in their antlers. The wire is the more interesting part. It makes you wonder if the buck got into a scrap near a fence and the wire got destroyed and rolled up in the process. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Not sure there's another clear explanation. Either way, it's some wild footage. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac79f8f75342cf4db8d923a Here’s the latest. te 2026-10-08T13:50:07.262Z Here’s the latest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac79d3875342cf4db8d91c8 Luke Grimes says he hasn't spoken to Kevin Costner since 'Yellowstone' te 2026-10-08T13:40:08.548Z Luke Grimes says he hasn't spoken to Kevin Costner since 'Yellowstone' Luke Grimes and Kevin Costner haven't spoken since their time on "Yellowstone." During an interview with USA Today, Grimes explained that their relationship did not continue once Costner left the Taylor Sheridan series in 2024. The outlet asked Grimes if Costner would ever make an appearance on his show, "Marshals," which Grimes shot down. "I haven't talked to Kevin since we stopped working together. Not for any reason other than we're busy guys and life moves on," he said. TAYLOR SHERIDAN SAYS HOLLYWOOD DIDN’T BELIEVE IN YELLOWSTONE, NOW IT’S A TV EMPIRE Grimes admitted it would be "cool" if Costner joined "Marshals," but he "doubts" that would ever happen. "If there was a flashback, I would probably rather it be with Monica [Kelsey Asbille] than John. I think that would be more poignant to the character, but we'll see," Grimes said. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Grimes and Costner starred in "Yellowstone" for four seasons together. Costner played John Dutton, the powerful patriarch of the Dutton family and owner of the Yellowstone Ranch, one of the largest cattle ranches in the United States. Grimes played Kayce Dutton, John’s youngest son and a former Navy SEAL. In their series, Kayce was caught between his family’s ranching legacy and the life he wants with his wife, Monica, and their son, Tate. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Grimes took his "Yellowstone" character to Sheridan's spin-off series, "Marshals." The series shows Kayce after he leaves the ranch and joins an elite unit of U.S. Marshals in Montana. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Costner’s exit from "Yellowstone" followed a long-running scheduling dispute as production delays collided with his work on "Horizon: An American Saga." Costner said he had prioritized the series and disputed claims that he left simply to focus on his films, pointing to delays and a lack of scripts for the second half of season 5. In June, Sheridan was a guest on "The Bill Simmons Podcast" and said that Costner only agreed to appear as John Dutton for three seasons of "Yellowstone" and was ready to move on then, but decided to stick around once the show became a major hit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac79d3675342cf4db8d91bf Ithaca council halts Cornell event permits amid scrutiny over handling of rape allegations te 2026-10-08T13:40:06.227Z Ithaca council halts Cornell event permits amid scrutiny over handling of rape allegations The Ithaca Common Council voted late Wednesday night to stop issuing city permits to Cornell University and affiliated student groups, including fraternities, following widespread criticism of the Ivy League school's handling of rape allegations made by a former student. After hours of debate, the council voted 9-1 in favor of a moratorium, which temporarily bars Cornell from obtaining new permits for assemblies, parades and special events on the Ithaca Commons and activities requiring noise permits, citing public safety concerns. The measure drew support from numerous Cornell students and Ithaca residents, although some graduate students raised concerns that the restrictions were overly broad and could disrupt activities unrelated to Greek life. CORNELL PROTESTERS SWARM CAMPUS TO SUPPORT JANE DOE, CALL FOR UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT'S RESIGNATION One graduate student warned that the moratorium could result in canceled or delayed events, lost deposits, reduced access to venues and disruptions to conferences. The moratorium will stay in place until Nov. 5, unless the council extends it at a later date. The measure also includes an amendment that requires Cornell to refer investigations involving sexual and violent crimes to the Ithaca Police Department, though its unclear how that will be enforced. The moratorium comes after the student, identified as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit in September accusing seven former Chi Phi fraternity members of drugging and raping her on the night of Oct. 19, 2024, and into the following morning. In the lawsuit, she alleges she arrived to the frat house already intoxicated, after which the men pressured her into taking ketamine and other substances. The men have denied wrongdoing, with some maintaining the sexual activity was consensual and others denying they participated. CORNELL PICKS FORMER DEPUTY US ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW SEX ASSAULT RESPONSE The fraternity was suspended on Nov. 8, 2024, the same day Doe reported sexual assault allegations to campus police, according to Doe's civil complaint. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, who initially declined to pursue charges, has said Doe's Nov. 2024 sworn statement did not allege that she was drugged against her will or gang-raped and, instead, described her participation in drug use and sexual conduct as "voluntary, conscious, and consensual." However, CBS New York obtained the transcript of the Cornell police interviews with Jane Doe on Nov. 14 and 15, 2024, during which she told investigators: "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped." Van Houten said he was never provided the full transcript. Late last month, he announced his office was reopening the case because the allegations contained in Jane Doe's lawsuit differed from her sworn statement nearly two years earlier. BAR NAMED IN CORNELL RAPE LAWSUIT DISPUTES ACCUSER'S ACCOUNT, SAYS SHE WAS NEVER SERVED ALCOHOL WHILE UNDERAGE In an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday, Jane Doe's lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, said Cornell police led her to believe the criminal investigation remained active even though Van Houten had decided against filing charges just days after she first spoke with investigators. Van Houten has said he instructed Cornell police to inform Jane Doe that charges would not be pursued, but acknowledged he never spoke directly with her or her attorney. Gov. Kathy Hochul effectively took the investigation out of Van Houten's hands on Oct. 1, by appointing Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor on the case. "Newly released information continues to raise serious questions about the investigation conducted by the Cornell Police Department and the decision by the Tompkins County District Attorney not to prosecute an alleged sexual assault on Cornell University's campus in October 2024," Hochul said in a statement. She added: "This has, in turn, undercut my faith, and the public's faith, in the District Attorney's ability to effectively investigate and prosecute the case at this time." On Wednesday, one of the men named in Jane Doe's lawsuit petitioned a court to remove James from the case, accusing her of bias over a social media post she made days before her appointment in which she called what Doe allegedly endured "horrific and unacceptable," The Associated Press reported. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac79ae275342cf4db8d8bf9 China’s Manus raises over $500M in first funding round since split with Meta te 2026-10-08T13:30:10.266Z China’s Manus raises over $500M in first funding round since split with Meta Boyu Capital and IDG Capital led the funding round, and existing shareholders Tencent, HSG (formerly known as Sequoia China), ZhenFund and others also participated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac79adf75342cf4db8d8bde Google releases a new local-first Granola competitor te 2026-10-08T13:30:07.523Z Google releases a new local-first Granola competitor Google’s new AI Edge Foresight app takes on Granola with an offline meeting note-taker that can transcribe conversations, generate notes, and answer questions using on-device AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7988875342cf4db8d8b52 California woman accused of spying for China fights detention with $820K in proposed security te 2026-10-08T13:20:08.209Z California woman accused of spying for China fights detention with $820K in proposed security A California real estate agent accused of gathering intelligence on a relative of Taiwan's president for the Chinese government sought release from federal custody Wednesday, offering more than $800,000 in property equity and financial guarantees while disputing prosecutors' claims that she posed a flight risk. Wanying Zhang, 34, of Irvine, argued through her attorney that her American citizenship, family ties and history of returning from overseas trips demonstrated she would appear for future court proceedings, according to a nine-page defense filing obtained by Fox News Digital. Zhang was arrested Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport while preparing to board a flight to China. She faces a federal charge of acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. FEDS SAY US CITIZEN GATHERED INFORMATION ON AMERICAN TARGETS FOR CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY Her attorney, Craig Harbaugh, told the court that Zhang came to the United States in 2014, became a naturalized citizen in 2020 and has worked in Orange County real estate for approximately a decade. She lives with her husband and their two daughters, ages 8 and 5, according to the filing. The defense proposed using an Irvine residence with at least $700,000 in equity to secure her release, along with $120,000 in financial guarantees from her husband, his sister, his father and a family friend. Harbaugh also proposed GPS-monitored home detention, surrendering travel documents, electronic-device monitoring and restrictions on entering airports or contacting individuals connected to the case. The defense acknowledged that Pretrial Services recommended detention over concerns about Zhang's potential failure to appear in court, but argued that strict release conditions would adequately address those concerns. Zhang's lawyers also disputed the significance of her one-way ticket to China, arguing that she frequently booked international trips using separately purchased outbound and return flights. According to the filing, Zhang had traveled to China, France and Japan during the past year and returned to the United States after each trip. The defense said her planned October trip was intended to visit her mother and had been postponed until after her daughters' birthdays. TAIWAN ANALYSTS SAY TRUMP-XI SUMMIT PRODUCED NO POLICY SHIFT BUT REAL TEST LIES AHEAD The underlying criminal complaint alleges Zhang participated in a September 2025 surveillance operation outside the Seattle-area residence of a close relative of a Taiwanese government official. According to an FBI affidavit, investigators reviewed security-camera footage allegedly showing Zhang and another individual photographing the person and family members near their home. Federal authorities also alleged that Zhang transmitted photographs, video and vehicle information to a suspected Chinese government official through electronic communications. Investigators said Zhang attended China's University of International Relations in Beijing, which the FBI described as closely associated with China's intelligence apparatus. Zhang's attorneys contest the charge and maintain that she intends to establish her innocence. She faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison if convicted. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7988675342cf4db8d8b49 NFL QB & cheerleader sister believed to be league's first sibling duo, boat ramp fight & Eddie George's house te 2026-10-08T13:20:06.974Z NFL QB & cheerleader sister believed to be league's first sibling duo, boat ramp fight & Eddie George's house 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. Meet Kylie Beck. She's a first-year Dolphins cheerleader with big dreams of making it in the world of NFL cheerleading. "When I go to write this caption, I am beyond speechless at the fact that I get to say I am a MIAMI DOLPHINS CHEERLEADER!" she wrote on Instagram in June. Meanwhile, at the same time, her brother, Carson Beck, was preparing for his rookie season with the Arizona Cardinals. DOLPHINS CHEERLEADERS MAKE MAJOR MOVES TO COMPETE WITH COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS, TEBOWS GET OUT & RYAN CLARK! We've officially entered unchartered NFL waters, folks. I've been at this job going on 19 years and just when I don't think there could be any new firsts, along come the Becks. The Dolphins and Cardinals don't meet this year, so mom and dad won't have to worry about living through the stress that the Kelces and the Mannings have gone through over the years. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps ▶️ YouTube: Screencaps with Joe Kinsey Subscribe for videos, rants, and behind-the-scenes. 🐦 Twitter/X: @JoeKinseyexp Tag me or drop a DM. 📸 Instagram: @OutKickScreencaps You guys need to start tagging me on content you're seeing. 📘 Facebook Page: Screencaps on Facebook 👥 Facebook Group: Join the Screencaps Community 📬 Mail (Thursday Night Mowing League): 27072 Carronade Dr, Unit A 155 Perrysburg, OH 43551 🗞️ Newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here This poll was requested by Canoe Kirk from my text group. Years ago, when we moved into our neighborhood, it was extremely rare to see yards with political signs. People seemed to have an unwritten rule that we were all going to avoid the signs. Vote for whomever you'd like. Now? Yep, there are more and more signs creeping in by the election cycle. And Ukrainian flags. I'm proud to report that our yard has never had an election sign planted out front. Lee D. in Tampa sent this one and said to turn up the volume. The only bad news is that the Dodgers are in the NLCS and +120 to win the World Series. Payrolls remaining in MLB playoffs: • Dodgers - $339,319,244 • Brewers – $146,206,320 • White Sox - $103,330,141 • Rays – $95.6 million • Indians - $74,459,014 – Travel Ball Hardo Chris B. in Houston says if this is real, "it's great": Kinsey: It is great and it's exactly what I've called on schools to implement instead of this stupid email harvesting operation they've done where kids are incentivized to gather emails from family and friends in exchange for rewards. Then, some shadow company takes those email lists and uses them (for profit, of course) however they'd like. If this is real, great job to the Saline, MI middle school PTO. My buddy Canoe Kirk had something valued to the tune of $28k dropped at his door Tuesday. He was not pleased that it didn't require a signature. – Chris B. emails: I’m m guessing this was an LTL shipment if you’re subtracting the normal delivery companies. I’ve been in this industry for the past several years and recently this is how home deliveries are being done to avoid the problem with the new extra charges the shipper receives such as inside deliveries and/or redelivery charges. Also, it helps keep terminals from getting too much clutter on their docks and/or from just being stuck in a trailer. Wild to me though that something that expensive would just be dropped off with porch pirates out there. I would have thought a signature for sure would be needed, but unless the shipper put specific directions in a signature is needed or in their tariff, it would just go through the system as a normal home delivery. Kinsey: It wasn't LTL. – Guy G. in western New York checks in on two topics: Morning Joe! I bought a $25k tractor last year, and had the dealer drop it off, without calling to tell me it was on it’s way. I showed up at the house, and there it was. Not that anyone would have been able to see it on the property, but keys were there if some scummy Amazon driver decided he needed a new tractor. For the begging, it is absolutely out of control. I sell a blower that runs about $17k. Cool unit. Stand on, powerful…A YouTuber in MN asked this morning to have one sent to his house. He’ll keep the machine, and put up 3 ~5 min videos. ‘Outdoors With The Morgans’ have purchased 2 of our units, never told us who they were, and feature our equipment multiple times a year. Never even asked for a discount! – Anonymous (relax if you're ATF, I'm told this was a one-off and the emailer called you guys after the incident): I have one for items requiring a signature...a handgun was once left on my front porch.  Won't name the delivery company, but as a FFL holder, this was a huge problem.  The driver even faced "Glock" on the box out towards the road.  Not to mention he was supposed to get my signature for it, but leaving it like that was a complete violation of his company's & federal law. – Dean in Fond du Lac, WI has gone through this, but not with five-figure items: Back on Saturday, September 26, I was expecting a new iPad to be delivered by Amazon.  Originally, it was to be delivered in the mid-day but then it got rescheduled to later that day.  My Amazon order instructions were that it had to be signed for, which made sense consi dering the item and its cost.  BTW, I had never had an item that I had to sign for from Amazon before, so I was expecting to use a stylus to sign for it on an electronic device like UPS or FEDEX.  My iPad show s up at 8:15 pm.  The strange experience that I had with this delivery was the Amazon delivery guy didn’t speak a word of English!  He clearly was Hispanic and I don’t know if he had been in our coun try for a while or was an invitee of the Biden Administration at the Southern Border.  Anyway, the guy had two smartphones, one for me to "sign" for the delivery and the one that had his live Spanish to English "translator" on the phone line!  THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. 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On top of this, his Amazon smartphone that I was supposed to sign on for the delivery was totally in Spanish and it didn’t have a line to put my signature on.  I asked him where I was supposed to sign and he didn’t understand anything that I said .  His translator, which sounded like a Hispanic woman, was someone that I couldn’t understand a word of English either with her heavily Spanish accented voice .  I checked my Amazon order and a 6-digit code had appeared in the delivery instructions ( I hadn’t seen this code when I had checked it earlier in the day for expected delivery time).  I figured out that is what he said that he needed and plugged it into his Amazon phone with the Spanish instructions.   After the delivery, on my Amazon app, Amazon had a place for me to fill out a survey about the delivery but no where could I tell them that they needed to hire de livery people who could speak English or at least had their "signature" smartphone instructions be in English.  The delivery guy drove off into the night and I shudder when I think that he can’t read our road signs … #################### SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER That is it this morning as a hurricane barrels towards the Gulf cities and SEC football games. Let's get this day rolling. Remember, it's Bucs-Cowboys tonight on Amazon. Yep, I already saw Herbstreit take his dog on the private jet to Dallas. Have a great day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7963575342cf4db8d8aea Rising diesel prices push Arizona school districts to rethink transportation costs te 2026-10-08T13:10:13.656Z Rising diesel prices push Arizona school districts to rethink transportation costs CAVE CREEK – On a typical early weekday morning, the bus lot at Cave Creek Unified School District comes to life with drivers positioning their vehicles at diesel fuel pumps and patiently waiting for the 100-gallon tanks to fill up enough to complete their daily route. These days, that fill up is impacting not only the bus ride but the entire district. According to the AAA, one year ago the national average price of diesel was $3.69 per gallon; today, it sits at $6.32. Ken Doss, the district’s fleet supervisor, has witnessed first-hand the effects of higher diesel prices on school budgets, faculty and students. In a typical month, Doss places an order for 7,000 gallons of diesel to keep the 24-bus fleet on the road. On average routes, bus drivers are filling up twice a week, sometimes three, Doss said. But drivers who pick up students in the Valley’s outskirts, such as Rio Verde or toward Fountain Hills, fill up daily. The increased costs stem from the ongoing Iran war that has hindered supply chains across West Asia and slowed traffic in the Strait of Hormuz – a critical passageway that carries one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supply, according to reporting by the Associated Press. Doss said the rising diesel prices have already greatly affected the district. To manage transportation costs the district is combining routes, trying to be more efficient. “It’s caused us to really look at every little detail of routes,” Doss said. “It has us look at tracking, so we track all the buses through GPS. … So we’re watching all the mileages. So if there’s a route that we know we can combine and bring that mileage down, we’re definitely doing it.” Doss said the district has also attempted to use more gasoline-powered buses that get about 14 miles per gallon compared to the five miles per gallon from the diesel buses. Diesel for Cave Creek Unified School District buses is having an impact on the district’s budget. (Photo by Serenity Reynolds/Cronkite News) The price increase effects aren’t only seen on the managerial side. Bus drivers have also noticed the changes. Janelle Brabec, a lead bus driver and trip coordinator for the district, has been in the transportation industry for eight years. Brabec’s route requires a fill-up about every three days. In case there is an emergency, drivers don’t let the fuel fall under half a tank. Brabec said the significantly higher diesel costs affect any kind of trip, whether it is transporting students to class or athletes to an event. “I don’t know that it affects my day-to-day because we have to pick up kids,” Brabec said. “So it more affects our bottom line more than it does our daily job.” If the costs grow beyond the allotted transportation budget it could potentially affect the drivers. Brabec said higher fuel prices cut down the ability for the district to raise their pay and attract new drivers. Jim Migliorino, the executive director and chief financial officer for the Arizona Association of School Business Officials, said most districts in Arizona are facing added pressures due to increased costs. The exception includes some that have opted for alternative fuel options, but the vast majority of districts have some form of diesel fleet. There is not much flexibility for districts when fuel costs exceed the budgeted amount. Most districts have first pull from a contingency fund. If that’s not enough, the district would then move on to other efficiencies or savings that they can implement to cover the increased cost, Migliorino said. “The fuel cost could be great enough, as we have seen it for the start of the school year, to be greater than the contingency. And then the district has a legal obligation to spend no more than the budget capacity that they have authorization to do,” Migliorino said. “So they could have to forgo an expense to be able to afford the increased fuel cost.” Doss said the fuel cost for the fiscal year is a set amount and not something they can change, which is why it’s important to track information and be efficient. Working for a different district a few years ago, Doss witnessed high fuel prices lead to the cancellation of summer field trips entirely. “Currently here, it’s definitely made us look at things differently,” Doss said. “We’ve actually raised our prices on what we bill the schools for field trips to mitigate some of that fuel cost. So it’s a big difference.” This article first appeared on Cronkite News and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. The post Rising diesel prices push Arizona school districts to rethink transportation costs first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7963375342cf4db8d8ac3 What strangers can learn from your political donation te 2026-10-08T13:10:11.690Z What strangers can learn from your political donation Search your name in the Federal Election Commission's contribution database or on a campaign finance site such as OpenSecrets.org. If you have given enough to trigger federal disclosure requirements, you may be surprised by how much information can be connected to your donation. Depending on the record, that can include your name, mailing address, employer, occupation, donation amount and the political committee that received your money. This is not a data breach. It is part of federal campaign finance disclosure law. And once information about you is public, it can potentially be combined with personal details found elsewhere online. Here's what your political donation can reveal, how that information can be used and what you can do to reduce the rest of your exposure. Join us for a free CyberGuy LIVE class. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares practical ways to stay safer, smarter and more confident with technology. Explore classes on stopping spam, phone security, financial protection and using AI to get better health care. Each class is free, easy to follow and comes with a free printable checklist. See the classes and register at CyberGuyLive.com DEM FUNDRAISING GIANT MAKES DAMNING ADMISSION AS GOP PROBES FOREIGN DONATION ALLEGATIONS Federal campaigns generally must itemize an individual's contributions once that person's contributions exceed $200 in the aggregate during the applicable election cycle. For PACs and party committees, the reporting period can be based on the calendar year. An itemized federal contribution can include: One contribution may not seem revealing on its own. The privacy concern grows when those details can be connected with information already available through people-search sites, public records and data brokers. Pay particular attention to your employer and occupation. A people-search profile may already include addresses and relatives, while a campaign finance record can add another verified detail about where you work or what you do. Want to see how much of your personal information is already exposed online? Use the free data exposure scanner at CyberGuy.com to check. A campaign finance record alone provides only part of the picture. Other public sources and people-search sites may reveal much more. Sites such as Spokeo, Whitepages and BeenVerified can contain address histories, possible relatives, phone numbers, email addresses and property information. When information from several sources lines up, someone researching you may be able to build a much more detailed profile. Here is how those pieces can connect. Names are rarely unique. An address, employer or occupation can help distinguish you from another person with the same name. That makes publicly available information useful for confirming that someone has found the right person. Once someone has your name and location, people-search services may make it easier to identify possible relatives. Your political donation record does not normally list your family members. However, information found elsewhere can connect your identity with a spouse, adult child, parent or other relative. That can create opportunities for impersonation scams and highly personalized phishing attempts. HOW HURRICANE CHARITY SCAMS TARGET YOU BEFORE STORMS HIT Knowing where you work gives a scammer another detail that can make an email, text or phone call feel legitimate. A phishing message that mentions your actual employer or professional role can be more convincing than a generic message because it contains information you recognize. That is why limiting the amount of personal information available across the web can reduce what criminals have to work with. Scammers frequently imitate legitimate organizations, charities and fundraising groups. The FTC warns that fraudulent fundraisers may use familiar-sounding names, pressure people to act quickly or falsely claim someone donated before. There is also an important legal protection around federal campaign finance data. Information copied or obtained from FEC reports about individual contributors cannot legally be sold or used to solicit political or charitable contributions or for commercial purposes. Criminals do not always follow the law, of course. Still, you should be suspicious of any unexpected fundraising request that seems unusually familiar with your personal history. Using an online fundraising platform does not automatically make a federal contribution private. For earmarked federal contributions exceeding $200, reporting requirements can include the contributor's name, mailing address, employer, occupation, date and amount. State campaign finance rules are different. Disclosure thresholds and the information made public vary by state, so a contribution that is not itemized under federal rules could still be subject to separate state reporting requirements. This is an important limitation to understand. A data removal service generally cannot erase legally required government records such as federal campaign finance filings. That means an FEC filing is not something a removal service can simply delete. What these services can address is the personal information surrounding that public record. Your campaign finance record might identify your name, mailing address, employer and occupation. Meanwhile, data brokers may have phone numbers, email addresses, relatives, previous addresses and other personal information. Removing those additional profiles can make it harder for someone to connect separate pieces of information about you into one detailed profile. Some data removal services automatically send opt-out requests to data brokers and continue checking for information that may reappear. Others also offer custom removal requests for websites where your personal information is exposed. However, legal and technical restrictions still apply, especially when the information comes from government records or other sources that are required to remain public. You can also submit removal requests yourself. The process takes more time, but reducing the amount of personal information spread across people-search sites and data brokers can make it harder for strangers or scammers to build a detailed profile about you. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting CyberGuy.com. Here are several steps I would take to see what information about you is already exposed. Start by searching your name through the FEC's campaign finance records and OpenSecrets.org. Look closely at what information is associated with your contributions. Do not assume every result belongs to you, especially if you have a common name. THE SECRET LIST THAT TELLS SCAMMERS YOU'RE AN EASY TARGET For federal candidate committees, individual contributions generally become itemized once your aggregate contributions exceed $200 during an election cycle. PAC and party committee reporting rules can use a calendar-year threshold instead. Also remember that some committees voluntarily disclose contributions below the amount they are required to itemize. State disclosure laws vary significantly. Your state may use a different reporting threshold or disclose different information than the federal system, so check the campaign finance database maintained by your state election authority. Do not assume a message is legitimate because it mentions a candidate, organization or contribution you recognize. Instead of clicking a link in an unexpected email or text, visit the organization's official website independently. Also be wary of anyone pressuring you to donate immediately or asking you to pay through gift cards, wire transfers or cryptocurrency. You may not be able to remove a legally required campaign finance filing, but you can reduce the additional information available about you through data brokers and people-search sites. You can submit opt-out requests yourself or use a data removal service to handle many of those requests for you. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting CyberGuy.com. I think the surprising part here is how much information can become connected to something as simple as making a political contribution. Federal disclosure rules can make your name, mailing address, employer, occupation and contribution history publicly available once you cross the reporting threshold. You cannot erase a legally required FEC filing with a data removal service, but you can reduce the other information surrounding it. I would search my own name, see what is visible and then work on removing the people-search and data broker profiles that make it easier for strangers or scammers to fill in the rest of the picture. How much personal information do you think should become public when someone makes a political contribution? 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/6ac7963275342cf4db8d8aba Weaponizing the charge of genocide fuels an increasingly dangerous antisemitism te 2026-10-08T13:10:10.571Z Weaponizing the charge of genocide fuels an increasingly dangerous antisemitism Genocide, the intentional annihilation of a group of people, is the gravest of crimes. As malicious actors weaponize the term and endanger Jews everywhere, meticulous use of the charge is more essential than ever. We are honored to serve as the current and former chairs of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, an institution memorializing history’s most well-documented genocide: Nazi Germany and its collaborators’ attempt to systematically murder every Jewish man, woman and child in Europe. They almost succeeded. Two-thirds of European Jews – 6 million – were killed. The global Jewish population has yet to recover, with fewer Jews alive today than in 1939, when World War II began. Holocaust survivors fervently hoped antisemitism would wither when Germany was defeated and its crimes exposed. Yet, they knew from centuries of persecutions long before the Nazis, this ancient hatred is impossible to eradicate. Even so, after World War II, antisemitism became socially unacceptable. The shocking reactions from many quarters to Hamas’s October 7th attack on Israel, three years ago, show this is no longer the case. DANNY DANON: FROM OCT 7 TO FLIGHT 1073: THE RESILIENCE THAT KEEPS ISRAEL STANDING On that day, Hamas terrorists invaded Israel intending to murder as many Jewish people as possible, bringing about the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. As Israel defends itself, we reiterate our wholehearted conviction that Israel has not committed genocide, reflecting the United States government’s consistent and prevailing view. At the same time, we cannot forget the terrible tragedy many innocent Gazans have experienced as a result of the war. The loss of tens of thousands, including many children, is horrific. 'NOBODY WANTS THIS': CONSULTING RABBI CALLS OUT STAR'S 'IGNORANT' TAKE ON 'GENOCIDE' IN GAZA As we mourn so many innocent lives lost, we cannot ignore that Hamas puts civilians in harm’s way as a central part of its strategy to demonize Israel. Despite this deadly strategy, Israel has made efforts to warn civilians when to evacuate, provide food and relief, and facilitate vaccine distribution. Israel, like any country, is not exempt from criticism. And yet, whether out of ignorance or malice, people from all walks of life often with little knowledge or legal expertise, including in the specific definition of genocide, continually wield the term. Others weaponize it to delegitimize the world’s only Jewish state. Regardless of their intention, the impact is a terrifying eruption of antisemitism and a more dangerous world for Jewish people everywhere. ISRAELI PRESIDENT HERZOG CALLS ANTISEMITISM A 'CONTAMINATION OF SOCIETIES' AS HATE CRIMES SURGE Furthermore, state actors like Iran, Qatar, China and Russia spread antisemitic and anti-Israel conspiracy theories and Holocaust denial to stir hatred of Jews and sow chaos in democracies. They are succeeding. Antisemitism is no longer lurking at society’s fringes. It is marching openly through its institutions. Violent antisemitism is at levels not seen since the Holocaust. From Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue to Bondi Beach in Australia, to Manchester, England, and far too many other places, Jews are under deadly attack. And every day, Jews face relentless harassment and threats on streets, campuses and online. The Holocaust teaches the dangers of unchecked antisemitism and how hatred began with the Jews but did not end with the Jews – it infected all of society. It is a sad truth that as Jews desperately tried to flee Nazi Europe, the rest of the world did not want them, including our own nation. History shows some Jews who survived returned to their homes only to face further deadly violence from their former neighbors. Knowing Europe was a Jewish graveyard, survivors desperately wanted to build new lives where they could feel secure – primarily the United States and their ancestral homeland, what is now Israel, which was then under British colonial rule. The Holocaust also teaches other lessons about humanity. As the Nazis and their collaborators hunted Jews, in every country some remarkable individuals chose to help, rising above the propaganda, hatred and threats to their own safety. And the survivors showed remarkable resilience as they rebuilt their lives, perhaps wondering if there had been a Jewish state, how many of their lost family members might have been saved. Even today, principled individuals are risking all to stand against this age-old hatred. Holocaust survivors, people who have seen the worst humanity has to offer, continue to demonstrate a strength and courage we can only marvel at as they share their testimony. We need this courage from all of society. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION History has taught us what happens when antisemitism is excused, normalized, or allowed to masquerade as something more respectable. We cannot make that mistake again. "Never Again" cannot be something we say about the past. It must be a promise of what all of us are willing to do in the present. We owe that to the 6 million. We owe it to the Holocaust survivors still among us. And we owe it to the generations of Jews who must never again be taught that hatred is simply something they are expected to endure. Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat served as chair of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum under President Joe Biden. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7962e75342cf4db8d8a7e Amazon unveils new Alexa tablets with Alexa+ and Google Play Store access te 2026-10-08T13:10:06.934Z Amazon unveils new Alexa tablets with Alexa+ and Google Play Store access The lineup includes three models: Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Amazon Alexa Tablet 11, and Amazon Alexa Tablet 8. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7962d75342cf4db8d8a75 Last call to volunteer at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 te 2026-10-08T13:10:05.418Z Last call to volunteer at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 TechCrunch Founder Summit is gearing up to return to Boston on November 4! We’re doing a last call for exceptional volunteers to join us in bringing this event to life. If you’ve ever wondered about the inner workings of tech events, now’s your chance to get involved. Volunteer spots are limited, so Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7962b75342cf4db8d8a6b 2026 voter guide: Superintendent of public instruction candidates on ESAs, teacher shortage and more te 2026-10-08T13:10:03.323Z 2026 voter guide: Superintendent of public instruction candidates on ESAs, teacher shortage and more Empowerment Scholarship Accounts remain the focus of the Nov. 3 election, even without the No. 1 booster of Arizona’s school choice program in the race for superintendent of public instruction. Republican Kimberly Yee and Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz are vying to be Arizona’s top education official. The winner will serve a four-year term starting in January. This Nov. 3 general election is the first in decades without current Superintendent Tom Horne (and ESA promoter) on the ballot. He was seeking a fourth term as state superintendent but lost to Yee in the primary. By summer, the high-profile race was already the most expensive in decades. As the state spends about $1 billion a year on the ESA program, which supports about one-tenth of Arizona’s students, management of the voucher program is in question. When it was revealed that some families used their vouchers on trips, lingerie, recreational vehicles and more, much of the superintendent race became about scrutinizing the program and its future. The candidates have spent more than two months differentiating themselves from one another on this issue.  Yee, 52, was a prime sponsor of the first legislation that created ESAs when she was in the Legislature. She later helped expand the program to support low-income, foster care and military families.  Now, the current Arizona State Treasurer would like to manage the program with updated technology, she told Arizona Luminaria via email. “I would ensure better management of the ESA program, both fiscally and operationally, using more updated technology for the financial platform that provides the educational marketplace for ESA families — creating a user-friendly system for participating ESA families while ensuring accountability of our taxpayer dollars,” Yee said over the summer. She also aims to reign in automatic approval of a family’s first $2,000 in reimbursement claims, she told voters during the Sept. 15 debate. The last point is the one they both agree on.  Leyba Ruiz, 60, says she would regulate the ESA program — reverting to its original intent before it was universal. She has called for more transparency with an ESA dashboard to track spending, to end the automatic approval of expenses under $2,000, include an income cap for families making over $150,000 and wants a program audit. Teresa Leyba Ruiz and Kimberly Yee go head-to-head in the 2026 AZ Clean Elections Superintendent debate at Sneaky Big Studio in Scottsdale on Sept. 15, 2026. Credit: Diannie Chavez / The Republic via Arizona Media Association What are ESAs and why do they matter? The ESA program allows a student to use taxpayer funds for anything they need, including private school tuition, tutoring, homeschooling or education materials. The program was created in 2011 for K-12 students with special needs, who lived on tribal lands, whose parents were in the military, who attended failing public schools or were in the foster care system. In 2022, it was expanded to include any student. ESAs redirect taxpayer money to private education with an average voucher of about $7,400 per student. Expenses under $2,000 were automatically approved in 2024. State money that’s set aside for our education system — which typically meant local, public schools — now also goes to the ESA programs. Public school districts say this system has caused them to lose money and students, resulting in school closures and consolidations. Families and some private schools say the system created choice and students can get an education at a school they select. Voting FAQ What you need to know to participate in this election. Key dates Oct. 23 – Last day to request a mail-in ballot Oct. 27 – Recommended deadline to mail back your ballot Nov. 3 – Election Day Register to vote or check your registration details: Pima County Recorder’s Office For the school year ending in 2025, there were 1.1 million public and charter school students in Arizona, according to the Arizona Department of Education. At that point, about 87,000 students were enrolled in the ESA program. As of mid-September, the number of ESA students was 105,579. In 2022, it was about 12,000 students.  About 76 school choice programs exist in 35 states plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. Nearly a year ago, Congress passed the first national school voucher plan as part of President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill. States must opt into the program, which will begin in January 2027. Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill in mid-April that would have made Arizona one of 28 states in that national voucher plan. ESA issues that did not make the ballot are also noteworthy: Proposition 212, which would have added guardrails for Arizona’s school voucher program was struck down in court in August. Two other education-related propositions initiated by Arizona Republicans were also eliminated by the courts last summer: One that would have shielded the ESA program from the guardrails in Prop. 212 and another that would have greatly limited labor unions. Those stakes and that responsibility are why Arizona Luminaria built this guide to serve voters who want to know more about the candidates as they campaign to be the person overseeing public education in this state. About the superintendent of public instruction The Arizona superintendent of public instruction is part of the executive branch of state government and is elected to head the Department of Education. Superintendents are limited to two consecutive terms and serve four years for each term. Their job is to enforce the State Board of Education’s policies and create and achieve state standards (think testing) for all Arizona public schools, distribute state education funds to counties, certify teachers, determine the course of study and instruction, budget for school transportation, audit school officials accounts with the auditor general and issue school materials and supplies. Every state has a chief official who heads K-12 instruction and the title varies by state. Only 12 states elect their superintendent. The other 38 appoint the position. Arizona pays its superintendent the least in the country — about $85,000 a year. Maryland is the highest at $337,000 as of 2023. About the candidates Leyba Ruiz and Yee have distinctly different backgrounds. In addition to ESA plans, they have also discussed education fundamentals, teacher retention and rural school support.  Terry Leyba Ruiz Terry Leyba Ruiz Democrat Social media Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Terry Leyba Ruiz has a current state teaching license. She has worked in education for 35 years — first as a math teacher and most recently as president of Glendale Community College. A third-generation Arizonan, she is a parent of two daughters in their 20s. Both her parents graduated from Pueblo High School.  She supports universal pre-K and says she wants to retain more teachers through higher pay and increased educational access, expanding post-secondary education and training, saying education drives economic growth. She would immediately create an office of rural and small schools for a direct connection with the superintendent’s office and is endorsed by Save Our Schools Arizona — a public school nonprofit group. Kimberly Yee Kimberly Yee Republican Social media Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Official X Campaign X Campaign Website Kimberly Yee has been Arizona treasurer since 2018. She was the first Asian-American woman to serve in the Arizona Legislature, where she was in the House and then the Senate from 2010 to 2018. She says being a parent of school-age children has inspired her superintendent run. A native Arizonan, Yee is 52. She supports oversight of the ESA program and would like it to remain universal. She is moving toward exploring other vendors of the ESA program after asking for a request for information to assess the market and improve ESA operations after poor auditing and misspent funds came to light. She spoke at the National Convention 10 years ago and was endorsed in this race by Turning Point USA.  Their responses have been edited for length and clarity and are a combination of in-person and email interviews along with insights from their Sept. 14 debate.  On ESA restructuring: Yee: “I’ve already worked as state treasure to ensure that we have a better, more sophisticated technological financial platform to be able to have not only an ease of use for parents who are currently using the system through the ESA plan, but to ensure that their purchases are flagged upon the point of purchase. So that if an expenditure is not a qualified educational expense, it gets flagged and does not go through the process. It gets denied upon that point of purchase. We’re not quite there yet. “I believe that the growth of the system has not kept up with the actual system itself. And so we need to make sure that we provide financial platforms to get to a better accountable system for the taxpayers of Arizona.” Leyba Ruiz: “Arizonans voted down the expansion of universal ESAs 2-1,” Leyba Ruiz said at the debate. “It’s written to be exploited and we see that that’s happening. That’s taking choice away from Arizona taxpayers. As far as funding goes, it’s hard to imagine that there’s a billion dollars a year being spent on an expanded ESA program when our public schools are last in the nation and per pupil funding. So if you’re going to bring choice, then if you’re going to have ESAs, you also need to make sure that you are bringing those resources to our public schools and that’s not happening.” On improving baselines for reading and math: Yee: “Getting back to the basics and academics. That’s what it’s all about. All of the other things come in line with it. So, getting back to reading and math instruction, the way it needs to be taught so that our students can pass their assessments,” she said. “And again, going back to workforce skills and the trades and ensuring vocational education is not only taught, but encouraged. Leyba Ruiz: “I have a plan and actually I am the only candidate with a well thought out eight-point plan. You can find it on my website and my plan includes funding for early literacy and for math intervention,” she said during the debate. “We want to help make sure students are learning and I’m a math teacher. There’s a problem when only 73% of our eighth graders are not proficient in math. We need to fix that problem.” On teacher retention: Yee: “Teacher-related issues have to be at the top of the list. And as a daughter of a public school teacher who taught for 38 years in public schools, this is something that is just near and dear to me because teachers should be able to have the basic tools in their classroom. They should not be going to a garage sale to buy paper or to buy classroom supplies.” Leyba Ruiz: “When I meet teachers who are leaving their profession, they don’t want to leave, but they are leaving because they’re disrespectful,” she said during the Sept. 14 debate. “They’re leaving because there’s low pay. They’re leaving for many reasons and the first thing I would do as superintendent of public instruction is I would change the tone. I’m a teacher. I spent 35 years in my career in education. I would change the tone. I would bring respect back to our educators. I would welcome our educators back in because every single day, I would be advocating at the capital to increase funding for our public education so that we can pay our teachers what they deserve. So, they don’t feel they have to leave their profession or travel into a neighboring state where they’re paid higher salaries.” On supporting rural Arizona schools: Yee: “I’ve already done this when I served in the Legislature, I was chairman of the education committee. I also served as vice chair of the House Education Committee and I offered legislation to support alternative pathways to teaching,” she said during the debate. “This allows for — especially in our Arizona rural areas where there are significant teacher shortages, especially in the trades and vocational education — to be able to teach in that classroom, even if they don’t have the teacher certification, they might be an expert in that field, a retiree, who knows that industry very well with a teacher on premises to be able to teach those very important skills to those children in an alternative pathway to teaching. I also support working with the business community and industry to ensure that we have an understanding of where those workforce shortages are.” Leyba Ruiz: “Voters are really worried about the lack of teachers. Especially in rural Arizona,” she told Arizona Luminaria, adding she will immediately create an office of rural and small schools for a direct connection with the superintendent’s office and wants to retain more teachers through higher pay and increased educational access, expanding post-secondary education and training. “So I think that we need to focus on the condition of our schools and teacher pay to stabilize our teacher workforce.” The post Kimberly Yee appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac793dd75342cf4db8d8a28 Olivia Rodrigo calls women-focused festival ‘one hundred percent’ political, tells critics to not buy a ticket te 2026-10-08T13:00:13.120Z Olivia Rodrigo calls women-focused festival ‘one hundred percent’ political, tells critics to not buy a ticket Grammy-winning singer Olivia Rodrigo said her women-focused music festival Daisy Chain Fields was "one hundred percent" political, saying critics who disagree with her message "don’t have to buy a ticket." Headlined by Rodrigo, the one-day music festival in Irvine, Calif., featured an all-female lineup including performances by Chappell Roan, Sarah McLachlan and Stevie Nicks. Net proceeds from Daisy Chain Fields were directed toward nonprofit organizations "dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls," including Planned Parenthood, the Center for Reproductive Rights, Baby2Baby and the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. The festival raised $20 million for the women-focused charities and Rodrigo made it clear that she planned the festival with politics in mind. PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACROSS MIDWEST AT RISK DUE TO LACK OF FEDERAL FUNDS AFTER 3 FACILITIES CLOSE IN MICHIGAN "One hundred percent, yes," she told The Hollywood Reporter when asked whether Daisy Chain Fields was political. "But I think it’s also about joy," she added. "I think the two things can exist at the same time, they kind of have to … I think young people have lost hope in our leaders and lost hope in each other. I really wanted to galvanize people and be evidence of what can happen when you come together and are part of something and contribute." The "Drivers License" singer also stated that those who don't agree with the festival's political message don't have to buy a ticket. "Everyone is welcome to come to Daisy Chain. But if you don’t agree with the message that we’re sending, then you don’t have to buy a ticket," she said. ED SHEERAN CONCERTGOERS WARN ARTISTS ABOUT SHARING POLITICAL VIEWS: 'YOU'RE GOING TO ALIENATE' FANS Daisy Chain Fields was inspired by Lilith Fair, an all-female traveling music festival launched in the late 1990s by McLachlan, who was frustrated over the lack of female representation in the music industry. Rodrigo, 23, argued that women had more rights in the 1990s than they do in 2026. "When Lilith Fair was happening 30 years ago, women in America had more rights, had more autonomy over their bodies," the singer said. "I’ve always felt really protective of my young fans, and when I play a show and I look out into the audience and see young girls with their friends or their moms or their families, I feel such a kinship with them," she continued. "And if I could be a small part in making the world a safer and better place for them to grow up and live, that’s what I want." SUPREME COURT TEMPORARILY BLOCKS APPEALS COURT RULING ON ABORTION PILL, RESTORES WIDER ACCESS TO DRUG Rodrigo released her song "Serena Joy" just before the festival. The single is named after a character from "Handmaid’s Tale" who promoted an oppressive regime that eventually deprived her of her own power. Lyrics including "a tower we built, painted gold on the walls" and "now go bother your neighbors while we do what we wish" have prompted speculation that the song takes aim at President Donald Trump, though Rodrigo declined to confirm that interpretation. "It’s basically a song about complacency," the singer said. "It’s about how an attack on one person’s human rights is an attack on all of our human rights. It’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot." Rodrigo's decision to incorporate politics into her performances drew praise and criticism from political commentators, some of whom argued that her approach alienates fans who do not share her views. Podcast host Ben Ferguson told Fox News Digital that the festival represented the "breathtaking hypocrisy of Hollywood," arguing that Rodrigo was treating her audience like "political minions." SPRINGSTEEN, OTHER STARS SHARE STAGE WITH HARDCORE LEFTIST GROUPS AT MUSIC FEST "These celebrities love preaching tolerance, diversity, and inclusion right up until someone dares to disagree with their politics. Then suddenly it’s, ‘Don’t buy a ticket.’ Apparently, everyone is welcome as long as they think exactly like Olivia Rodrigo," Ferguson said. "That’s not inclusion. That’s political arrogance wrapped in a concert tour." But Rodrigo’s willingness to openly embrace politics has also won praise from Democrats, including strategist Kaivan Shroff, who said celebrities who don’t speak out on current events can be viewed as "inauthentic." "This is not some niche artist trying to cultivate a fanbase by leaning into cheap politics. She is making politics part of the art, part of the live show and part of the brand, and at least she is being honest about that and owning it," Shroff told Fox News Digital. "I actually think ‘if you don’t agree, don’t buy a ticket’ is cleaner than pretending the politics are incidental. But there is a tradeoff," he continued. "The minute you tell people the show itself carries a political message, disagreement with that message becomes part of the consumer experience too. You cannot make politics central to the product and then act surprised when the product gets judged politically." Rodrigo has previously sparred with the Trump administration, condemning the Department of Homeland Security in 2025 after it used her song "All-American b----" in a social media post encouraging illegal immigrants to self-deport from the country. She has also criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for being "barbaric and cruel." Film critic and Hollywood in Toto founder Christian Toto echoed Ferguson’s concerns, telling Fox News Digital: "In these contentious times, getting hyper political and alienating large swathes of your audience is less than ideal." Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac793d875342cf4db8d89eb Uber and China’s Pony.ai plan to launch robotaxis in London te 2026-10-08T13:00:08.016Z Uber and China’s Pony.ai plan to launch robotaxis in London The two companies said on Thursday that they would begin testing Pony.ai's Gen-7 robotaxis in London in the coming weeks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac793d575342cf4db8d89e2 2026 guía para votantes: Candidatos a superintendente de instrucción pública opinan sobre la ESA, la escasez de maestros y más te 2026-10-08T13:00:05.505Z 2026 guía para votantes: Candidatos a superintendente de instrucción pública opinan sobre la ESA, la escasez de maestros y más Las Cuentas de Becas de Empoderamiento (ESA, por sus siglas en inglés) siguen siendo el tema central de las elecciones del 3 de noviembre, aun cuando el principal impulsor del programa de elección escolar de Arizona no compite por el cargo de superintendente de instrucción pública. La republicana Kimberly Yee y la demócrata Teresa Leyba Ruiz compiten por convertirse en la máxima autoridad educativa de Arizona. La ganadora cumplirá un mandato de cuatro años a partir de enero. Estas elecciones generales del 3 de noviembre son las primeras en décadas en las que no figura en la boleta el actual superintendente, Tom Horne (también promotor de la ESA). Él buscaba un cuarto mandato como superintendente estatal, pero perdió ante Yee en las elecciones primarias. Para el verano, esta contienda de alto perfil se había convertido en la más costosa en décadas. Dado que el estado destina cerca de 1.000 millones de dólares anuales al programa ESA — que beneficia a aproximadamente una décima parte de los estudiantes de Arizona —, la gestión de este sistema de vales está siendo cuestionada. Al revelarse que algunas familias utilizaban sus vales para pagar viajes, lencería, vehículos recreativos y otros gastos, gran parte de la contienda electoral por el puesto de superintendente se centró en examinar a fondo el programa y su futuro. Los candidatos han pasado más de dos meses diferenciándose entre sí en esta cuestión. Yee, de 52 años, fue una de las principales patrocinadoras de la primera legislación que creó la ESA cuando estaba en la Legislatura. Después ayudó a ampliar el programa para beneficiar a familias de bajos ingresos, familias de acogida y familias de militares. Ahora, la actual Tesorera Estatal de Arizona quiere administrar el programa con tecnología actualizada, según dijo a Arizona Luminaria por correo electrónico. “Garantizaría una mejor administración del programa de ESA, tanto fiscal como operativamente, mediante el uso de tecnología más actualizada para la plataforma financiera que ofrece el mercado educativo a las familias participantes en el programa de ESA. Esto permitiría crear un sistema fácil de usar para las familias participantes, al tiempo que garantizaría la rendición de cuentas sobre el dinero de los contribuyentes”, dijo Yee durante el verano. También busca limitar la aprobación automática de los primeros $2,000 en solicitudes de reembolso de una familia, según dijo a los votantes durante el debate del 15 de septiembre. Este último punto es en el que ambas candidatas coinciden. Leyba Ruiz, de 60 años, dice que regularía el programa de ESA y que lo devolvería a su propósito original, antes de que se volviera universal. Ha pedido mayor transparencia mediante un panel de control de la ESA para supervisar el gasto, poner fin a la aprobación automática de gastos inferiores a $2,000 e incluir un límite de ingresos para las familias que ganan más de $150,000, además de solicitar una auditoría del programa. ¿Qué son las ESA y por qué son importantes? El programa ESA permite a los estudiantes utilizar fondos públicos para cubrir cualquier necesidad, incluyendo la matrícula de escuelas privadas, tutorías, educación en casa o materiales educativos. El programa fue creado en 2011 para estudiantes de K-12 con necesidades especiales, que vivían en tierras tribales, cuyos padres estaban en las fuerzas armadas, que asistían a escuelas públicas consideradas de bajo rendimiento o que estaban en el sistema de cuidado tutelar. En 2022, el programa se amplió para incluir a cualquier estudiante. En 2022, se amplió para incluir a cualquier estudiante. La ESA redirige fondos públicos hacia la educación privada mediante un vale promedio de unos $7,400 por estudiante. En 2024, los gastos inferiores a $2,000 dólares se aprobaban automáticamente. Los fondos estatales destinados a nuestro sistema educativo — que tradicionalmente se refería a las escuelas públicas locales — ahora también se asignan a los programas ESA. Los distritos escolares públicos afirman que este sistema les ha hecho perder fondos y alumnos, lo que ha provocado el cierre y la consolidación de escuelas. Las familias y algunas escuelas privadas sostienen que el sistema fomenta la libertad de elección y permite a los estudiantes recibir educación en la escuela que ellos mismos eligen. Preguntas frecuentes sobre la votación Lo que necesita saber para participar en estas elecciones. Fechas clave 5 de octubre – Fecha límite para registrarse para votar 7 de octubre – Se envían las boletas por correo y comienza la votación anticipada 23 de octubre – Último día para solicitar una boleta por correo 27 de octubre – Fecha recomendada para enviar su boleta por correo 3 de noviembre – Día de las elecciones Regístrese para votar o verifique los datos de su registro electoral Oficina del Registro del Condado de Pima Para el año escolar que finaliza en 2025, había 1.1 millones de alumnos en escuelas públicas y chárter en Arizona, según el Departamento de Educación de Arizona. En ese momento, unos 87,000 estudiantes estaban inscritos en el programa ESA. A mediados de septiembre, el número de estudiantes inscritos en la ESA era de 105,579. En 2022, eran aproximadamente 12,000 estudiantes. Existen alrededor de 76 programas de elección escolar en 35 estados, además de Washington D. C. y Puerto Rico. Hace casi un año, el Congreso aprobó el primer plan nacional de vales escolares como parte de la legislación de política interna del presidente Donald Trump. Los estados deben optar por participar en el programa, que comenzará en enero de 2027. La gobernadora Katie Hobbs vetó a mediados de abril un proyecto de ley que hubiera convertido a Arizona en uno de los 28 estados incluidos en ese programa nacional de vales. También son importantes los asuntos relacionados con la ESA que no llegaron a la boleta electoral: la Proposición 212, que habría establecido salvaguardias para el programa de vales escolares de Arizona, fue anulada por los tribunales en agosto. Otras dos proposiciones relacionadas con la educación, impulsadas por republicanos de Arizona, también fueron eliminadas por los tribunales el verano pasado: una habría protegido al programa de ESA de los controles establecidos en la Proposición 212 y la otra habría limitado considerablemente a los sindicatos laborales. Esos intereses en juego y esa responsabilidad son la razón por la que Arizona Luminaria creó esta guía para los votantes que quieren conocer más sobre los candidatos mientras hacen campaña para convertirse en la persona responsable de supervisar la educación pública en este estado. Sobre el Superintendente de Instrucción Pública El superintendente de instrucción pública de Arizona forma parte del poder ejecutivo del gobierno estatal y es elegido para dirigir el Departamento de Educación. Los superintendentes están limitados a dos mandatos consecutivos, cada uno de cuatro años de duración. Su trabajo consiste en hacer cumplir las políticas de la Junta Estatal de Educación y establecer y cumplir los estándares estatales (piensa en los exámenes) para todas las escuelas públicas de Arizona, distribuir fondos estatales para la educación a los condados, certificar a los maestros, determinar el plan de estudios y la instrucción, presupuestar el transporte escolar, auditar las cuentas de funcionarios escolares junto con el auditor general y proporcionar materiales y suministros escolares. Cada estado tiene un funcionario principal encargado de dirigir la educación de K-12, aunque el título varía según el estado. Sólo 12 estados eligen a su superintendente. Los otros 38 designan a la persona para el cargo. Arizona paga a su superintendente el salario más bajo del país: aproximadamente $85,000 al año. Maryland tiene el salario más alto, de $337,000, según datos de 2023. Sobre las candidatas Leyba Ruiz y Yee tienen trayectorias muy diferentes. Además de los planes de ESA, ambas han hablado sobre los fundamentos de la educación, la retención de maestros y el apoyo a las escuelas rurales. Terry Leyba Ruiz Terry Leyba Ruiz Democrat Social media Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Terry Leyba Ruiz tiene una licencia estatal vigente para enseñar. Ha trabajado en el sector educativo durante 35 años — primero como maestra de matemáticas y más recientemente, como presidenta de Glendale Community College. Es arizonense de tercera generación y madre de dos hijas que ya han superado los veinte años de edad. Sus dos padres se graduaron de Pueblo High School. Apoya la educación preescolar universal y afirma que desea retener a más maestros mediante mejores salarios y un mayor acceso a la educación, así como ampliando la formación y la educación postsecundaria, diciendo que la educación impulsa el crecimiento económico. Crearía de inmediato una oficina dedicada a las escuelas rurales y pequeñas para establecer una conexión directa con la oficina del superintendente, y cuenta con el respaldo de Save Our Schools Arizona — una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a las escuelas públicas. Kimberly Yee Kimberly Yee Republican Social media Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Official X Campaign X Campaign Website Kimberly Yee ha sido tesorera de Arizona desde 2018. Fue la primera mujer asiático-estadounidense en formar parte de la Legislatura de Arizona, donde sirvió primero en la Cámara de Representantes y luego en el Senado, de 2010 a 2018. Dice que ser madre de niños en edad escolar la motivó a postularse para superintendente. Yee, nacida en Arizona, tiene 52 años. Apoya la supervisión del programa de ESA y quiere que siga siendo universal. Está considerando otros proveedores para el programa de ESA después de solicitar información para evaluar el mercado y mejorar las operaciones del programa, tras salir a la luz problemas relacionados con auditorías deficientes y fondos mal utilizados. Habló en la Convención Nacional hace 10 años y en esta contienda recibió el respaldo de Turning Point USA. Las respuestas han sido editadas para mejorar su brevedad y claridad, y se basan en una combinación de entrevistas presenciales y por correo electrónico, así como en los puntos clave expuestos durante el debate del 14 de septiembre. Sobre la reestructuración de la ESA: Yee: “Ya he trabajado como tesorera estatal para asegurar que tengamos una plataforma financiera tecnológica mejor y más sofisticada, que no solo sea fácil de usar para los padres que actualmente utilizan el sistema a través del programa de ESA, sino que también garantice que sus compras sean señaladas en el momento de la compra. De esta manera, si un gasto no es un gasto educativo calificado, se señala y no continúa en el proceso. Se rechaza en ese momento. Todavía no hemos llegado a ese punto. “Creo que el crecimiento del sistema no ha avanzado al mismo ritmo que el sistema en sí. Por eso debemos asegurarnos de proporcionar plataformas financieras que nos permitan tener un sistema con mayor rendición de cuentas para los contribuyentes de Arizona”. Leyba Ruiz: “Los arizonenses rechazaron la expansión de las ESA universales por un margen de 2 a 1”, dijo Leyba Ruiz durante el debate. “Está escrito para ser explotado y vemos que eso está sucediendo. Eso les está quitando opciones a los contribuyentes de Arizona. En cuanto al financiamiento, es difícil imaginar que se esté gastando $1,000 millones al año en un programa de ESA ampliado cuando nuestras escuelas públicas ocupan el último lugar del país en financiamiento por estudiante. Así que, si se va a ofrecer la posibilidad de elegir, si se van a tener ESA, también hay que asegurarse de que esos recursos lleguen a nuestras escuelas públicas, y eso no está sucediendo”. Sobre cómo mejorar los fundamentos de lectura y matemáticas: Yee: “Hay que volver a lo básico y a lo académico. De eso se trata. Todo lo demás se alinea con ello. Así que debemos volver a la enseñanza de la lectura y las matemáticas de la manera en que deben enseñarse para que nuestros estudiantes puedan aprobar sus evaluaciones”, dijo. “Y, nuevamente, debemos volver a las habilidades laborales y los oficios, y asegurarnos de que la educación vocacional no solo se enseñe, sino que también se fomente”. Leyba Ruiz: “Tengo un plan y, de hecho, soy la única candidata con un plan de ocho puntos bien elaborado. Pueden encontrarlo en mi sitio web y mi plan incluye fondos para la alfabetización temprana y la intervención en matemáticas”, dijo durante el debate. “Queremos ayudar a garantizar que los estudiantes estén aprendiendo y soy maestra de matemáticas. Hay un problema cuando solo el 73% de nuestros estudiantes de octavo grado no domina las matemáticas. Tenemos que solucionar ese problema”. Sobre la retención de maestros: Yee: “Los asuntos relacionados con los maestros tienen que estar en lo más alto de la lista. Y como hija de una maestra de escuela pública que enseñó durante 38 años en escuelas públicas, esto es algo muy cercano a mi corazón, porque los maestros deberían tener las herramientas básicas en sus aulas. No deberían tener que ir a una venta de garaje para comprar papel o materiales para el salón”. Leyba Ruiz: “Cuando conozco a maestros que están dejando su profesión, no quieren irse, pero se están yendo porque son tratados con falta de respeto”, dijo durante el debate del 14 de septiembre. “Se están yendo porque los salarios son bajos. Se están yendo por muchas razones, y lo primero que haría como superintendente de instrucción pública sería cambiar el tono. Soy maestra. Pasé 35 años de mi carrera en la educación. Cambiaría el tono. Devolvería el respeto a nuestros educadores. Les daría la bienvenida de regreso porque todos los días abogaría en el capitolio para aumentar el financiamiento de nuestra educación pública, de modo que podamos pagarles a nuestros maestros lo que merecen. Así, no sentirán que tienen que dejar su profesión o trasladarse a un estado vecino donde les pagan salarios más altos”. Sobre el apoyo a las escuelas rurales de Arizona: Yee: “Ya he hecho esto cuando estaba en la Legislatura. Fui presidenta del comité de educación. También fui vicepresidenta del Comité de Educación de la Cámara de Representantes y presenté legislación para apoyar vías alternativas para convertirse en maestro”, dijo durante el debate. “Esto permite que — especialmente en las zonas rurales de Arizona, donde hay una escasez significativa de maestros, particularmente en los oficios y la educación vocacional — una persona pueda enseñar en ese salón de clases incluso si no tiene certificación docente. Podría ser un experto en ese campo, un jubilado que conozca muy bien esa industria, con un maestro presente en el lugar, para poder enseñar esas habilidades tan importantes a los niños mediante una vía alternativa para convertirse en maestro. También apoyó trabajar con la comunidad empresarial y la industria para asegurarnos de entender dónde existen esas escaseces de trabajadores”. Leyba Ruiz: “A los votantes les preocupa mucho la falta de maestros, especialmente en las zonas rurales de Arizona”, declaró a Arizona Luminaria. Añadió que creará de inmediato una oficina dedicada a las escuelas rurales y pequeñas para establecer una conexión directa con la oficina del superintendente, y que busca retener a más docentes mediante mejores salarios y un mayor acceso a la educación, ampliando las oportunidades de formación y estudios postsecundarios. “Por eso pienso que debemos centrarnos en las condiciones de nuestras escuelas y en los salarios de los maestros para estabilizar nuestra plantilla docente”. Traducido por Susan Barnett.  The post Kimberly Yee appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7918075342cf4db8d89a5 Caitlin Clark joins Pat McAfee on ESPN's 'College GameDay,' and left-wing podcasters have a problem with it te 2026-10-08T12:50:08.278Z Caitlin Clark joins Pat McAfee on ESPN's 'College GameDay,' and left-wing podcasters have a problem with it Caitlin Clark went back to Iowa on Saturday to promote her new Nike shoe and make picks on ESPN’s "College GameDay." The show drew its biggest audience of the season and the biggest October audience in its 40-season history. Over at "The Sports Gossip Show," a podcast hosted by two women named Charlotte Wilder and Madeline Hill, the hosts found reasons to question the appearance, including Clark sitting alongside Pat McAfee. I wrote about their show in August after they mocked Riley Gaines and called Sophie Cunningham’s defense of women’s sports a "right-wing grift." So, you have a good idea of where they stand politically. Their podcast was distributed by the New York Times-owned Athletic for about a year before they announced their departure in August. Left-wing outlet Awful Announcing described their departure as part of a "broader exodus of podcast stars" from the New York Times. I must have missed the part where these two became stars. CAITLIN CLARK IS MISSING FROM ESPN' S NEW WNBA DOCUMENTARY AND THE FILMMAKERS WON' T SAY WHY On the episode, Wilder suggested Caitlin Clark needed to do something "for her own PR." So, Clark got a national platform to promote her shoe, helped drive millions of viewers to the show, and she should be concerned about her PR? I think she’ll be OK. "Pat McAfee, in 2024, called Caitlin a ‘white b---.’ Which I could give you the context for, but it doesn’t really matter," Wilder said during the episode. Members of the media often leave out context that hurts their narrative, but they’re not usually so upfront about it. I guess it's refreshing that Wilder admits she's willing to eschew basic journalistic ethics for the sake of the story she prefers to tell. I happen to think the context does matter, so here it is. McAfee did call Clark a "white b—-" during his show in 2024 but he was defending Clark. His argument was that people needed to stop crediting the entire rookie class for attention that she was bringing to the WNBA. He was also pushing back on the suggestion that fans liked her simply because she was white. He wanted people to acknowledge how good she was and what she was doing for the league. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! McAfee apologized for his wording, explained that he meant it as a compliment and said Clark accepted his apology. Wilder acknowledged that McAfee had apologized. The podcast host stopped short of saying Clark shouldn’t have done "GameDay," but still questioned her decision to share a stage with McAfee. Clark is allowed to decide she’s comfortable with him. Why does she need to answer to two podcast hosts about an apology she reportedly accepted over two years ago? Wilder not only wants Clark to answer for appearances on GameDay, but also wants her to keep addressing something she's addressed multiple times. "We’ve just said before, if you and I were in a situation where a bunch of Black women were getting death threats and having a really hard time because of people who said they were fans of ours, I think we would say, ‘You are not a fan of mine if you are perpetuating this behavior and these actions.’ It’s not the hardest thing in the world to say," Wilder said, arguing that Clark should say "something a little more forceful." Here’s Clark in September 2024: "Nobody in our league should be facing any sort of racism, hurtful, disrespectful, hateful comments and threats," she said. "Those aren’t fans, those are trolls." And in May 2025, here's Clark responding to a question about an alleged racist incident at a Fever game (the claim was never substantiated): "There’s no place for that in our game, there’s no place for that in society." And then again in July 2026: "Harassment, hate, none of that is OK." Does she need to open every news conference with it, or would once a week satisfy these two? Wilder even acknowledged Clark had spoken out before, but reduced her comments to a general call for everyone to be treated the same. Clark explicitly condemned racism and threats and said, "Those aren’t fans, those are trolls." Wilder sure does love leaving out important context, huh? And why does Clark have to keep answering for online trolls in the first place? Random people on the internet don't get to make Clark their spokesperson just by calling themselves fans of hers. Their discussion also included Kelsey Mitchell’s complaints about the scrutiny surrounding the Fever. I wrote about those comments Sunday, and the benefits of all that attention belong in the conversation. WNBA SUDDENLY WANTS TO STICK TO BASKETBALL AFTER YEARS OF MAKING POLITICS PART OF THE PRODUCT Mitchell earned $1.4 million in WNBA salary this season, according to Spotrac. That’s more than the roughly $1.12 million she earned in her first eight seasons combined. Her play earned her the contract but Clark helped grow the audience for a league that can now pay players that kind of money. That’s a substantial contribution to her fellow players, many of whom are the Black women who Wilder and Hill think Clark needs to spend more time protecting. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I do think she could do something at the very least for her own PR," Wilder said. Of all the things Wilder said that were outrageous, this might have been the most outlandish. Caitlin Clark is the most popular female athlete on the planet. Fever games draw more viewers than any other team in the WNBA. Clark is a spokesperson for major brands like State Farm and Gatorade. Her first signature Nike shoe nearly sold out on Nike’s website within two hours of its release. So what, exactly, does Clark need to do differently? Bow down to the left-wing media mob to appease podcasters like Wilder and Hill? Saturday’s "GameDay" averaged 2.9 million viewers, according to ESPN. It was the most-watched episode of the season and the most-watched October episode in the show’s history. The final hour, in which Clark appeared, averaged 3.7 million viewers. For the record, "The Sports Gossip Show" averaged about 7,200 YouTube views across 39 episodes spanning roughly five months. If anyone needs some PR advice, it's these two. Although, I’d love to hear the pitch to Clark’s PR team after that weekend. "Sorry about all the people watching your client promote her shoe. Have you considered getting her to issue another statement about racism? There's this podcast that no one watches that would really appreciate it. Thanks." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7917f75342cf4db8d899c Hecklers interrupt Trump Texas rally multiple times te 2026-10-08T12:50:07.317Z Hecklers interrupt Trump Texas rally multiple times President Donald Trump did not let multiple protesters step on his messaging in Texas on Wednesday night; in fact, he used the moments to claim that a Democrat-run city is using America's own freedom of speech to spread a left-wing agenda against his administration in the midterm elections. "You know, many of these protesters are paid – you know that, right?" Trump told the packed Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio. "Because you come in and, you know, they'll have like this perfect shirt on, made by the best printer money can buy." "I love where they all have the same exact size, beautiful pink and purple and blue and all different colors. And they're perfect, made by the same printer, very expensive signs," he added. TRUMP TOUTS ‘GOLDEN AGE’ AT OHIO RALLY, URGES VOTERS TO DELIVER GOP MIDTERM WINS "They don't make these signs. These are paid protesters," Trump claimed. "They're paid by enemies of our nation. No, I'm telling you, they pay them for this." Trump pivoted to his supporters who came out to rally with him for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton, some waving cowboy hats. GOP FACES BRUTAL MIDTERM HEADWINDS AS REPUBLICANS PAINT ELECTION AS ‘COMPETITION WITH COMMUNISM’ As the crowd chanted "USA," drowning out several protesters who interrupted the event multiple times in a Texas city led by a Democrat, Trump added, "If there are any more paid protesters, please raise your hand and get the hell out of here." Trump is urging his base to turn out as if he is on the ballot in the midterms – because, as he says, the ability to pass his agenda in Congress is and his backers must help keep Congress in Republican hands. "We will not allow our country, our culture, our history and our heritage to be looted and plundered anymore," Trump said. "What they did to this country," Trump continued, pointing back to former President Joe Biden and his 2024 opponent Kamala Harris, "I said the other day, if Kamala won – or if that ideology won, forget about Kamala – if that ideology won, I don't believe we'd have a country anymore. I don't believe it. And now we have the hottest country anywhere in the world." REPUBLICAN CAVALRY ARRIVES FOR KEN PAXTON AS BIG-BUCKS TEXAS OFFENSIVE OPENS CASH FLOODGATES The battle for the Texas Senate seat between Paxton and Democrat James Talarico is one of the midterm battlegrounds that could determine Trump's fate in his final two years in office. "I will not let my legacy of having the highest vote in the history of Texas be tarnished or destroyed by allowing that travesty to happen again," he continued. "If they get in and do that and remember, like a guy like Talarico, it's basically one vote. It's so important – forget about for Texas, it's still just one vote – it's a killer in Congress because we have a very close majority. We can't let that happen. "If they get in, they will open your borders and let the entire world pour into our country like they did before. And we can't let that happen. We're not going to let it happen again." At least a dozen demonstrators interrupted the president, including one who appeared to be close to the stage. Some were led away by police. Trump stepped away from the microphone briefly after one interruption. TRUMP FIRES BACK AFTER PROTESTER INTERRUPTS MYRTLE BEACH RALLY FOR GRAHAM: 'MOM IS VOTING FOR US' "You know, I never talk about looks of a person, but those are really bad-looking people," Trump said about one protester. "You have to say they are bad looking people. Come on." "No, he's he's going back to home to mom right now," Trump quipped. "What he doesn't know is that his mom voted for Trump." TRUMP-LINKED MAGA INC POURS $10M INTO KEN PAXTON'S TEXAS SENATE RACE AGAINST JAMES TALARICO Trump was in San Antonio for his third trip to Texas in less than a month as Republicans try to stave off Democratic gains in the nation’s most populous red state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac78ccf75342cf4db8d88a4 MLW star Donovan Dijak hopes to tag with former partner who left for WWE after lengthy title reign te 2026-10-08T12:30:07.740Z MLW star Donovan Dijak hopes to tag with former partner who left for WWE after lengthy title reign Donovan Dijak and Bishop Dyer had a lengthy reign as Major League Wrestling (MLW) tag team champions, sharing it with Josh Bishop as well under the Freebird Rule which allowed any members of the trio to hold and defend the belts. The group, collectively known as The Skyscrapers, had the titles for 317 days. As Dyer left MLW for WWE, Dijak and Bishop held the titles until losing the belts on a summer episode of "Fusion" to The Good Brothers. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE With Dyer now in WWE and a former WWE United States champion almost immediately upon his return there, Dijak looked back on his reign with the competitor fondly. He told OutKick Dropkick he wants to team up with Dyer again somewhere down the line. "I love everything that I was able to do with Bishop Dyer, now Baron Corbin, and tag teaming with him was unbelievable levels of fun," he said. "We got to do it in Mexico. We got to do it in Australia. We got to do it all over the United States, which was great for me, especially from a guy like him at his level. He didn't take like a ton of indie dates. He was doing sort of limited appearances, but I was a part of a ton of that. So, to be able to have that experience with him, and I worked with him in WWE before, I just can't wait to tag with him again. "I don't know when and where it's going to happen. I hope that it does happen because that's like kind of how pro wrestling works. You never know when your last time tagging with someone or your last time wrestling someone is going to be. Every time you work with someone, your brain always goes, oh man, I can't wait to do that again, and where are we going to do it and stuff like that. And then sometimes it's just like, oh, they're retired, I guess it's never happening again or, in some like horrible cases, sometimes, the person you're working with unfortunately passes away or something, which, sadly, happened to me way too many times in the world of professional wrestling, and that hits on an entirely different level in terms of I'm never going to be able to see that person again. But sometimes you leave a locker room and you're like, I'll see these guys all, and then you never see them for another year or two." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Dijak and Dyer had multiple title defenses during their reign. They defeated Averno and Euforia at CMLL Viernes Espectacular and they beat The Good Brothers earlier this year after winning the belts at last year’s Summer of the Beasts against Magnus and Rugido. Dijak suggested he wouldn’t trade any of that for the world. "There's so many of those experiences. I just hope that he and I get to tag together again because we had an incredible run in MLW," he told OutKick Dropkick. "We were the MLW tag team champions, and he's just a good friend. We still talk all the time. I hope it happens again." Now, Dijak and is partnered with Bishop as The Skyscrapers continue to forge their own path in MLW. The Skyscrapers will take on Killer Kross and Matt Riddle on Thursday night’s episode of "Fusion," which can be seen on Tubi. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7882275342cf4db8d87a0 Washington jewelry store owner opens fire after would-be thieves ram truck through storefront te 2026-10-08T12:10:10.018Z Washington jewelry store owner opens fire after would-be thieves ram truck through storefront Masked would-be thieves smashed a pickup truck through the front of a Washington jewelry store in broad daylight and stormed inside — only to be sent scrambling when the store owner pulled a gun and opened fire, according to authorities and a local report. The attempted robbery unfolded shortly after 12:25 p.m. on Tuesday at Medina Jewelers in Lynnwood. Surveillance video shows three vehicles circling the parking lot before a white Toyota Tacoma barrels through the storefront, shattering glass and sending employees running. WATCH: MASKED THIEVES WIELDING HAMMERS HIT JEWELRY STORE IN WHAT EXPERT CALLS 'MOB-STYLE' HEIST Several masked suspects then rush through the opening, including one who appears to be carrying an axe. The store owner grabbed a gun and fired, sending the group fleeing empty-handed, according to FOX13 Seattle. No injuries were reported at the scene, though police said it was unclear whether any of the suspects had been struck by gunfire. REPEAT OFFENDER BUSTED AGAIN LESS THAN 24 HOURS AFTER RELEASE IN BRAZEN JEWELRY STORE THEFT CASE: POLICE "It was broad daylight and a pretty rare occurrence for us," Lynnwood Police Cmdr. Joe Dickenson told the outlet. Police were still working to determine whether any of the suspects had a firearm. "You had several witnesses that were out and about, several pedestrians walking around; all of a sudden, a car crashing into a building and shots ringing out is cause for alarm," Dickenson said. The suspects escaped in a black BMW SUV and a silver Toyota or Infiniti sedan, police said. The BMW struck a parked vehicle while fleeing and may have damage to its front passenger side. Detectives are asking anyone who recognizes the suspects or vehicles captured on surveillance footage to send tips to crimetips@lynnwoodwa.gov and reference case No. 2026-37986. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7882175342cf4db8d8797 Wynonna Judd admits helping daughter during meth battle ‘bit me in the butt' te 2026-10-08T12:10:09.059Z Wynonna Judd admits helping daughter during meth battle ‘bit me in the butt' Wynonna Judd is reflecting on the painful lesson she learned while trying to help her daughter Grace Kelley through her years-long battle with methamphetamine addiction. Kelley, 30, has struggled with drug addiction and faced a string of related legal troubles for more than a decade. She is currently serving a 15-month sentence at Rockingham County Jail in Harrisonburg, Virginia, after pleading guilty in June to a felony charge of driving with a suspended or revoked license. During an interview with Fox News Digital, Judd, 62, who recently released her deeply personal album "The Hard Truth," candidly opened up about coming to the realization that some of her attempts to help Kelley only exacerbated her daughter's problems. CUT OFF BY YOUR ADULT CHILD? PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCHER REVEALS WHAT PARENTS SHOULD DO NEXT "I really lost myself with Grace and I enabled her, which comes down to basically giving her money for drugs," Judd admitted. "And here I thought I was buying her a car. And those things really bit me in the butt." "And I'm still feeling, you know, some guilt and shame about that," she added. LADY A'S CHARLES KELLEY SHARES BEFORE-AND-AFTER PHOTOS SHOWING HOW SOBRIETY TRANSFORMED HIS LIFE The country star also shared what she would tell other parents struggling to help their children without enabling them. "I would say work on yourself," Judd said. "That was one of the things that I was told. And working on myself, getting the peace, letting her see that she's attracted to that. Maybe she wants to get better herself. So let the light shine." COUNTRY HITMAKER REVEALS HOW FAITH CARRIED HIM THROUGH SON'S MURDER — AND TOWARD COMPASSION FOR HIS KILLER "Let your light shine through the cracks, that's how they see the light," she continued. "And hopefully she'll want the same thing that I have. Find someone whose recovery you love so much that you want to be like them and go and do it." "The Hard Truth" is Judd's first solo studio album in more than a decade as well as her first time serving as a primary songwriter. The album explores heartbreak, healing, faith and survival while shining a light on some of the most painful chapters of Judd's life, including her complicated relationship with her late mother Naomi Judd and Kelley's struggles. WATCH: WYNONNA JUDD SAYS HELPING DAUGHTER THROUGH METH BATTLE ‘BIT ME IN THE BUTT’ HAYDEN PANETTIERE DEFENDS GIVING UP CUSTODY OF HER DAUGHTER DESPITE INTENSE 'EMOTIONAL PAIN' While speaking with Fox News Digital, Judd opened up about the hardest truth that she had to face while making the album. "That there might be a chance that my daughter doesn't get clean, that she doesn't find the healing that she so desperately needs," Judd admitted. "As a mother, I'm devastated by her story, and I just had to let go." ‘NO CONTACT’ ON THE RISE: NEARLY 2 IN 5 AMERICANS CUT TIES WITH LOVED ONES The six-time Grammy Award winner also reflected on her current estrangement from Kelley, with whom she said she has not spoken for a year. "After all these years, the money ran out, and she did too," Judd said. "And I just have to make peace with the fact that I did everything I could do. Including enabling, and I've had to deal with that. And just the pain of losing her to meth and realizing that there's absolutely nothing I can do to save her anymore." 'BAYWATCH: HAWAII' STAR BRANDY LEDFORD SAYS SHE 'WANTED TO TRULY CHECK OUT' BEFORE REHAB SAVED HER LIFE Judd explained that her last conversation with Kelley was difficult since she had stood by her decision to stop enabling her daughter. "Things were tense because I wasn't giving her money anymore and helping her to go back to rehab again and again and again, and again," Judd said. "And I just had to say, 'Sweetheart, you know, you're 30 years old. It's time to stop blaming your mom. And I want you to get the help that you need and you're gonna have to do it yourself.'" COUNTRY SINGER RUSTON KELLY COMMITS TO SOBRIETY AFTER RELAPSING ON DRUGS FOLLOWING FREAK GOLF CART CRASH Judd told Fox News Digital that while she still has hope for a reconciliation with Kelley, there is one condition that would have to come first before they could begin rebuilding their relationship. "Sobriety," she said. "You are not supposed to make any major decisions in your life, including relationships for a year after you get clean and sober. And I would ask her to go to rehab again because I know that that's what worked for me." CARA DELEVINGNE ADMITS SHE USED PARTY DRUG GHB DAILY BEFORE TERRIFYING SEIZURES FORCED HER SOBER In 2006, Judd checked herself into the Shades of Hope Center of Headling in Buffalo Gap, Texas, where she underwent a 42-day treatment program to address her struggles with food addiction. She told Fox News Digital that her own time in treatment shaped the way she views recovery and the example she wants to set for Kelley. "I'm gonna express that to her, of course, and you're not supposed to really go there, you want the person to want it themselves," Judd said. "But it would take some time because we've been apart a lot. She's been homeless and struggling for years and in and out of prison." "And I have a song on the record called ‘Drive,’ which talks about me driving down to see her in prison back when she was incarcerated," she continued. "And I'm just gonna look forward to that day. I still have hope she's alive. There is still hope." Judd shares Kelley and son Elijah, 31, with her first husband Arch Kelley III, to whom she was married from 1996 to 1998. During a recent appearance on the "Shawn Ryan Show," Judd reflected on how her demanding career may have affected Grace differently than it did Elijah. "Grace was very jealous of my career because it took me away from her enough to where she was not satisfied," she said. I" think because she's the second born, I think it was important to her that I even spend more time with her because I had that with Elijah for a minute." "He was more at peace about it," Judd continued. "She was the one that wanted to sleep with me, wanted my attention 24/7." "So that was painful. That was hard. I was really hard on myself about that," she admitted. Judd also spoke candidly about the toll of her daughter’s addiction, describing herself as "a mom in waiting." "I'm waiting for my daughter to return from a nightmarish addiction to meth," she said. "And it has been quite a journey." "And unfortunately, she's been incarcerated since… on and off since she was 17," she continued. "I've made all the jokes about, 'I have one on parole. I have one on patrol,'" Judd added. "My son is a deputy. I've done all that, and now it's time to just tell my story as a mom who's constantly in this place between hell and hallelujah." Judd said setting boundaries with Kelley became one of the hardest decisions of her life, recalling how she struggled with refusing to help her daughter even when she reached out in desperation. "I had to let go, and that means no more enabling," she explained. "And it about killed me because when your kid calls and says, 'I'm hungry," what do you do?'" The "No One Else on Earth" singer said Kelley’s repeated incarceration and the dangers surrounding drug use made her realize that enabling her daughter could have life-or-death consequences. "She's been in and out of prison and jail for so long that that's her way of walking through the addiction part in terms of what it costs her," Judd said. "We're also now dealing with fentanyl. So, there's that." "I realized, 'Oh my God, it's possible that I could be part of the reason she dies. I'm loving her to death. Literally,'" she shared. Judd said she believes that Kelley still carries resentment over the time her career took away from their relationship, as well as her decision to step in and raise her granddaughter Kaliyah. "Grace is really mad at me right now," she said. "Because I had a career and I was busy, and she didn't have enough of me in the beginning. I did the best I could. I've made a lot of mistakes, and she's really mad at me for stepping in with her child." "Kaliyah has Type 1 diabetes," Judd continued. "There's no way she could have taken care of her. That's one thing. It's a 24/7 situation. I stepped in and I took over, and she's mad at me." "I understand that that's her journey," she added. "It's not mine. My journey is to raise this baby to be the healthiest and break the cycle." Judd and her third husband, musician Cactus Moser, who she married in 2012, have been the primary caregivers for Kaliyah, 4, since her infancy and legally adopted her amid Kelley's addiction struggles and legal woes. The singer was previously married to former bodyguard D.R. Roach from 2003 until 2007. Moser and Judd are currently raising Kaliyah on their 500-acre farm in Tennessee. When asked by Fox News Digital about how she balances protecting Kaliyah while leaving the door open for Kelley to be part of her life someday, Judd said her focus remains on giving her granddaughter a grounded childhood. "I haven't answered that yet," she said. "I think I'm still in the part where I'm so hell-bent on keeping her out of the iPad and the phone and TV. We live on a farm and she mucks stalls and does chores and she's a cowgirl. So I'm so centered on that. I haven't really given that a lot of thought and if and when that happens I'll answer your question." Judd also shared a glimpse into her day-to-day life on the farm with Kaliyah and Moser. "Getting away with as much as possible without having to do anything, going on a side by side, ride down to the lake, taking her fishing, we do that a lot," she told Fox News Digital. "And being out in the woods, just being outside is just so heavenly." Judd described their farm as a "peace place," noting that her life at home is much simpler than her life onstage. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "I have 40 animals," she said. "So I have chores as well. And I spend my time cooking. That's what I do." "I'm known in our family as the cook and I'm know as Nonie," Judd continued. "When I don't have on my lashes, I am known as Nonie." Meanwhile, Kelley is believed to have welcomed a second child while incarcerated. During her appearance on the "Shawn Ryan Show," Judd said she learned about the baby through social media and knows little about the child’s circumstances. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I just found out on TikTok that she's had another baby in prison, and I don't even know if it's a boy or a girl," Judd said. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "There are these things that people assume that I can do, but I'm just a mom in this situation," she continued. "Sure, I can get a good seat in a restaurant. I can stand on the mountaintops and sing from my toenails, but this one thing I have no control." "It's just one of those nightmarish things that you hope you wake up from," Judd added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7882075342cf4db8d878e Massive 2,000-year-old discovery from time of Jesus emerges remarkably intact te 2026-10-08T12:10:08.014Z Massive 2,000-year-old discovery from time of Jesus emerges remarkably intact A remarkably intact 2,000-year-old Jewish ritual bath dating to around the time of Jesus has been unearthed in Israel — shedding light not only on Christ's life but also "illuminating the world of the Bible," according to a bestselling author and filmmaker. The mikveh, which dates to the Second Temple period roughly 2,000 years ago, was recently extracted from Kiryat Gat, an Israeli city roughly 35 miles southwest of Jerusalem. The structure had been uncovered during an archaeological excavation. The operation to remove it intact was announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) in September. JESUS' CRUCIFIXION ACCOUNT GETS FRESH LOOK AFTER ANCIENT RING TIED TO PILATE IS REINTERPRETED Pictures released by officials show a massive crane lifting the 25-ton mikveh intact from the archaeological site. Mikvehs, or Jewish ritual baths, are traditionally used for purification. The bath dates roughly to the time of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, who, as a Jew living during the Second Temple period, likely used mikvehs, though Scripture does not explicitly say that he did. The mikveh is evidence that a Second Temple-period Jewish settlement, previously unknown to scholars, once existed in the area, according to officials.  JESUS’ GALILEE MINISTRY SITE REVEALS RARE, TINY STONE AFTER STUDENT'S SURPRISING FIND Officials also noted that the excavation uncovered stone measuring vessels, which were widely used during the Second Temple period because, under Jewish law, they were not considered susceptible to ritual impurity. The ancient structure is eventually expected to return to the community where it was found. "The operation was carried out with the aim of protecting the ancient structure from damage during the neighborhood's development work," the IAA said in a statement. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNEARTH SECRET CHURCH TIED TO COUNCIL OF NICAEA, CHRISTIANITY'S DEFINING MOMENT "When construction is completed, the mikveh will be returned to the site, and integrated into an open public space that will stand at the heart of the new neighborhood." The discovery helps bring the biblical world to life, according to Dinesh D'Souza, an author, commentator and Christian apologist who spoke to Fox News Digital about the find. "It’s quite remarkable because I’ve seen these ritual baths, these mikveh[s]," D'Souza said. "They’re usually pretty small." He added, "It gives you a vivid picture. In some ways, it brings the Bible to life, both the Old Testament and the New, because this mikveh reflects the times right around the time of Jesus." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER He added, "This is confirming, describing, illuminating the world of the Bible. That’s one of the things that biblical archaeology can do. It can authenticate the historicity of the Bible — not the theology, not the miracles, but the historicity of it." D’Souza's new book, "The Stones Cry Out," as well as his documentary of the same name, were the result of extensive research into biblical archaeology. He pointed to the Pool of Siloam as a significant example of an ancient ritual bath with biblical connections. "The Pool of Siloam connects to the temple by the Pilgrimage Road, a road on which almost certainly Jesus walked," D'Souza said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "For me as a believer, it is chilling to sort of stand in these locations, observe them, walk the Pilgrimage Road, because in a sense you are connecting in a very experiential way with these profound artifacts of ancient times." D'Souza said he sees a broader significance in biblical archaeology beyond what such discoveries reveal about ancient Israel. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Western civilization and America are based on the sort of anchors or twin pillars of Athens and Jerusalem," he said. "To me, the archaeology of Jerusalem is supporting that Jerusalem pillar of Athens and Jerusalem." "In other words, there is a relevance not just to Israel, but to Western civilization as a whole and specifically to America." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7881f75342cf4db8d8785 Peyton Manning's freshman son gets rocked, but fans are more stunned at all the scholarship offers te 2026-10-08T12:10:07.248Z Peyton Manning's freshman son gets rocked, but fans are more stunned at all the scholarship offers All aboard the Marshall Manning hype train! Sure, it won't arrive until 2030, but we're getting a head start just in case there's any traffic along the way. While one Manning is about to leave college football for the NFL, the next in line is already waiting in the shadows. Yep. You read that right. Peyton Manning's son is slowly making his way onto the field for Baylor School (Chattanooga) — one of the top football programs in the country. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! I've written about Manning before this season, way back in Week 1 when he saw the field, briefly, in the season-opener. It's been pretty quiet on the Manning front since, but the freshman started bubbling back up last weekend ... for multiple different reasons. For starters, he did see some legit playing time in Baylor's blowout win over McCallie, playing all of the fourth quarter in mop-up duty. the freshman played well, completing a couple passes, leading a scoring drive, and getting his bell rung along the way. This is how you step into a throw, folks: BOOM! Good hit, better throw. I can still remember Peyton Manning getting his doors blown off and still, somehow, dropping pass after pass right in the bucket. It was amazing. Like father, like son! TEXAS OPENS SEASON AGAINST TEXAS STATE AS ARCH MANNING FACES A MAKE-OR-BREAK COLLEGE FOOTBALL YEAR Although, to be fair, Peyton would've spent 40 seconds audibling to the correct protection so he avoided that sort of hit. Marshall will learn. High school football play clocks are only so long. All in all, it was a fine night for Manning. Baylor cruised to a win, he completed some passes along the way, and finally saw some real playing time behind Ole Miss commit, Keegan Croucher. See? Nothing special, but still, some experience. That's all you want as a freshman, right? Well, that and a few scholarship offers would be nice ... Don't worry! Marshall has nothing to worry about on that front. Believe it or not, the freshman QB already has four Division I offers despite barely playing a down this season. Four! According to 247 Sports — which tracks these sort of things — Manning has already received offers from Miami, Ohio State, Purdue and Missouri State. Not bad for a 15-year-old. Not bad for a kid who hasn't even thrown his first high school touchdown yet! CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE What a time to be alive. Look, obviously it has a little something to do with his last name. We saw that with Arch Manning's insane recruitment as well. If your last name is Manning, teams are probably gonna be more willing to take a chance on you. Rightfully so. But we also live in a new age of college football. The NIL era. The transfer portal era. This ain't the world I grew up in. It's certainly not the world Peyton or Eli grew up in. Teams like Miami and Ohio State have all the money in the world to throw at these kids ... for now. We'll see how this new bill from congress shakes things up when it finally passes in 2040 (roughly). Why not make him an offer during his freshman season just to get on the board? You know you'll have the money when the time actually comes to be serious about it, so what's the harm? Not sure little 'ol Missouri State's gonna be able to compete with the boosters in Columbus, but I do appreciate the effort. Regardless, none of this really matters until 2030. We've still got a lot of Marshall Manning recruiting in front of us, folks. A lot. Frankly, we're just getting started. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7881c75342cf4db8d8748 Vesta raises $30M to bring swarms of agents to mortgage lenders te 2026-10-08T12:10:04.956Z Vesta raises $30M to bring swarms of agents to mortgage lenders Vesta, an AI-native software startup that helps lenders originate mortgages, announced a $30 million round led by Conversion Capital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac77ebf75342cf4db8d8584 Sarah Spain calls Fever GM 'defensive' for defending fans, but has plenty to say to her own critics te 2026-10-08T11:30:07.527Z Sarah Spain calls Fever GM 'defensive' for defending fans, but has plenty to say to her own critics Sarah Spain thought Indiana Fever fans had been removed from games for violating the WNBA's fan code of conduct. Then general manager Amber Cox said no fans had been removed from the team's home games this season, citing the organization's security records. That news surprised Spain ... but it didn't stop her from criticizing Cox for sounding "defensive" in her rebuttal. Well, wouldn't you be defensive if people kept trashing your fans and you had information that contradicted what they were saying? THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Spain certainly understands wanting to defend herself. When she didn't like one of my columns, she devoted part of her podcast to complaining about it. But when Cox pushes back on the media, Spain has a problem with her tone. "The attacks on our fan base have no basis in reality, and they need to stop, especially with members of the media," Cox said during her season-ending news conference. She clarified that she was referring to media who hadn't attended a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. LEFT-WING SPORTS HOST SARAH SPAIN LAUNCHES DISGUSTING PERSONAL SMEAR OF SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM Cox acknowledged that bad behavior happens and said anyone crossing the line, online or in an arena, should be held accountable. But she also had information about the fans actually attending her team's games. "We did not have one fan pointed out by a player who violated the WNBA code of conduct this season. Not one fan was removed from a game," Cox said. "We take this really seriously, and that is backed up by our security stats and the lived experiences of countless fans who we host at every game." "To be characterized in such a broad stroke is not fair," she added. On a recent episode of her podcast, Spain credited Cox for providing that information. Perhaps more telling, though, is what Spain had assumed before hearing Cox's comments: "I thought that there had been at least one incident where fans were removed and it had been clear that there had been an incident," Spain said. Which incident? What did the fan do? Where did she get that impression? Spain didn't identify the incident she had in mind or where she had heard about it, leaving listeners unable to check it against Cox's statement. Instead, Spain argued that Cox needed to acknowledge why players and visiting fans might feel there was a problem. So, even after presenting information that challenged the accusations against her fans, Cox still owed the people making those accusations a more accommodating response, according to Spain. Later, while agreeing with guest Jordan Robinson's criticism, Spain said: "The defensiveness as opposed to the openness. Not we want to fix why people have the wrong idea. Instead, people have the wrong idea and we're mad at them." Yes, Sarah. People can have the wrong idea, and the people they're talking about can be mad about it. Especially when those people have been repeatedly called racists and bigots. Cox had already called for accountability for actual misconduct and cited the team's security records to defend her fans. Spain still wanted her to be more accommodating, but Cox's job isn't to make the people trashing her fans feel better about being challenged. There's a bit of a Mandela Effect going on with the left-wing media and Fever fans. Allegations get remembered as proven misconduct, and fans who chose to leave get remembered as having been kicked out. In May 2025, the WNBA investigated allegations of racist fan behavior during a Fever-Sky game. The league reviewed audio and video and gathered information from fans, team personnel and arena staff. The WNBA concluded that it could "not substantiate" the allegations. I wrote about ESPN's coverage while that investigation was still underway because commentators were plowing ahead with the narrative that Fever fans are racist without waiting for any evidence. ESPN’S FAVORITE INSIDER ACCIDENTALLY EXPLAINED WHY MOST AMERICANS DON’T TRUST THE MEDIA This year, in August, Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young complained about a Fever fan during a game, and security pulled him aside. The fan voluntarily chose to leave and the Fever later explained that security found no code-of-conduct violation and hadn't ejected him. But by then, media have already described the encounter as an ejection. People who missed the Fever's explanation were getting the wrong account of what happened. Then there was A'ja Wilson's confrontation with a Fever fan during last week's playoff game. The Fever said security spoke with the fan and witnesses, found no code-of-conduct violation and didn't remove the fan from the arena. Spain did distinguish that encounter from other incidents involving alleged racist rhetoric and also said individual encounters should be assessed separately. OK, then apply that to the broader accusations against Fever fans. Which incidents support them, and which have been repeated so often that people just assume they happened? Online trolls posting hateful comments on social media don't establish how the crowd at Gainbridge behaves. Nor does a player confronting or complaining about a fan establish that the fan crossed the line. Yet, the media loves to immediately rush to the defense of these WNBA players without evidence. Spain was surprised by Cox's account of the team's security record. I'd have liked to hear more about why she had a different impression and less about whether Cox sounded sufficiently open-minded while correcting it. My suspicion is that she gets her news almost exclusively from left-wing outlets, so she hears plenty about the accusations against Fever fans and a lot less about the reporting that challenges them. For what it's worth, Spain says she doesn't use X anymore, opting instead to post and read posts on Bluesky. Do with that information what you will. In August, I argued that Spain's preferred approach to WNBA media sounded more like public relations than journalism. My commentary was based entirely on her own words, not something I invented out of thin air. Spain wasn't pleased. On her Sept. 16 show, she referred to "my own former colleague who now works at that outlet" before discussing coverage of her comments about WNBA media credentials. That was me. We both worked at ESPN, the outlet she was talking about is OutKick and the column she described was mine. "They reworded that as me saying real media, which is just PR for the players," she complained. Then she accused the outlet of "asking the same question 8,000 times in order to keep doing the same story over and over for clicks." Careful, Sarah, because that sounds awfully defensive to me. You should show more openness and ask why I had those thoughts rather than getting mad that I had them. Am I doing this right? FORMER ESPN RADIO HOST SARAH SPAIN REFERRED TO J.D. VANCE AS A 'DEMON' AND 'THE DEVIL' And that Sept. 16 episode had another example of Spain finding plenty of room for nuance when the subject was Sarah Spain. While criticizing Sydney Sweeney's Novig ad, she recalled starting her own on-camera career in cut-up jerseys and push-up bras. Her response to people using those pictures against her? "Hate the game, not the player." But we're not done. She also defended her "publicity stunt" to get Super Bowl tickets. In 2007, Spain posted an eBay ad offering to be someone's date to the game, complete with a photo of herself in a Chicago Bears cheerleader costume, cleavage on full display. Spain called it "this really clever viral idea that ended up getting me tickets to the game and all these connections." She was "using the system," she explained, and later used those contacts to get jobs. So, Spain's defense was that women trying to break into sports faced fewer opportunities then and she basically had no choice but to try and use sex appeal to further her career. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE But, when discussing Sweeney, Spain complained that "we're back to this bulls--t where if a woman is involved in speaking to men, she should be naked." I'd have more patience for that lecture if she extended Sweeney a little of the generosity she demands when discussing her own career. And I'd have more patience for her criticism of Cox if she hadn't demonstrated, at length, how much she values the chance to defend herself. Spain was still talking about her critics in a more recent episode, during a conversation with influencer Coach Jackie. She described outlets as "so obsessed with what I'm doing" and said: "Like, the people who suck, I don't care how many stories they write about me, but I don't want to let the story get bigger because of it." She's certainly keeping up with the coverage. She knew enough about my column to dispute its argument on her show. That's fine, but it makes her reaction to Cox harder to take seriously. She knows exactly why someone might want to challenge a story about them, especially if they believe the story is unfair or unfounded (though my column was neither). Spain has talked about letting "garbage content" die in darkness. I take the opposite view: sunlight is the best disinfectant. If she makes a bad argument about Fever fans, I'm going to write about it. Her deciding that the people criticizing her radical opinions "suck" isn't much of a rebuttal. During that same interview, while discussing pressure to comment on controversies, she also said, "I hate disappointing people I agree with." Cox gave Spain a reason to revisit what she believed about Fever fans. Spain acknowledged the information, then got back to criticizing the Fever's response. I'd like to know what, if anything, would make her reconsider the coverage instead. If Spain is worried about disappointing people who share her views, how willing is she to tell them something they don't want to hear? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac77c6775342cf4db8d8506 House Republican warns CBDC 'communist money' could lead US to 'dystopian' future te 2026-10-08T11:20:07.617Z House Republican warns CBDC 'communist money' could lead US to 'dystopian' future Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, plans to introduce legislation that puts the prospect of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the crosshairs. The lawmaker, who has served in the U.S. House since mid-2016 and is currently seeking re-election, characterized central bank digital currency as "communist money for the digital age," during an interview with Fox News Digital. "They could just freeze your money. You could program it. Some people call it a feature," Davidson said. He provided a scenario in which a pickup truck driver pays $10 per gallon for fuel while a hybrid driver could get their fuel for just $2 per gallon. "And people see this as a feature. I think it's dystopian," Davidson said, adding, "I definitely want to stop it." Last month, in a post on X, Davidson wrote, "I'm drafting a bill to regulate Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) as counterfeit money. Planning a CBDC? Conspiracy. Designing a CBDC? Same as designing counterfeit plates. Launching CBDC? Counterfeiting. Prison for counterfeiters and their accomplices. No CBDC!" TRUMP TAKES UNUSUAL STEP, LETS BIPARTISAN HOUSING BILL BECOME LAW UNSIGNED AMID SAVE PRESSURE CAMPAIGN In another post on X last month, Davidson warned, "CBDC = communist money for the digital age. Programmable money puts the government between you and your money. You will only have access with their permission. This is an existential threat to western civilization." While a section within the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act that became law earlier this year temporarily prohibits the creation of a CBDC, that ban sunsets in a few years — language in the ban notes that "provisions of this section shall cease to be effective on December 31, 2030." Davidson told Fox News Digital during the interview on Tuesday that "the fundamentals for sound money is some level of fiscal discipline," adding that "you can't spend more than you bring in every year." "I don't think it has to be gold," he said, explaining that there needs to be "a disciplined monetary policy" in which "you can't grow the money supply disproportionate to your economy." HOUSE REPUBLICAN SUGGESTS SEN DARLINE GRAHAM IS AN 'ALLY' FOR THE 'SWAMP' "I think we should end this Fed," Davidson said, adding that he believes there is "a case for a central bank," while noting, "I don't know that you could reform the current one without ending it." Davidson said that he thinks "we should at least audit the Fed." Asked about President Donald Trump's proposal to dole out $5,000 to every American adult if the GOP wins both chambers of Congress during the midterms, Davidson indicated that he could get behind the policy if it is paired with spending cuts to cover the cost. GOP FISCAL HAWK SOUNDS ALARM ON 'OUT OF CONTROL' FEDERAL SPENDING, SAYING 'BOTH PARTIES HAVE FAILED US' Davidson said that "on its face" the proposal is concerning "because $5,000 per person going into the economy would fuel inflation," but suggested that such a move could be combined with action such as gutting Obamacare, saying that among "the most promising ways to pay for it is a radical shift in healthcare." 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac77a1d75342cf4db8d84b5 California Waste Solutions Expands Global Environmental Investment With More Than Half a Billion Dollars Proposed for Waste-to-Energy Project te 2026-10-08T11:10:21.188Z California Waste Solutions Expands Global Environmental Investment With More Than Half a Billion Dollars Proposed for Waste-to-Energy Project Vietnam Waste Solutions’ Da Phuoc Integrated Waste Treatment Complex in Ho Chi Minh City, designed for up to 10,000 tons of waste per day and the site of a proposed waste-to-energy project requiring more than half a billion dollars in… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac77a1c75342cf4db8d84ac eBikeListings.com Is a National Directory of eBike Shops, Adds County Ride Guides Across the U.S. te 2026-10-08T11:10:20.432Z eBikeListings.com Is a National Directory of eBike Shops, Adds County Ride Guides Across the U.S. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac77a1b75342cf4db8d84a3 TRUMP SAYS IRAN COULD "TAKE OUT" LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO te 2026-10-08T11:10:19.542Z TRUMP SAYS IRAN COULD "TAKE OUT" LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO TRUMP SAYS IRAN COULD "TAKE OUT" LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO CalExit Warns California Legislators and Californians to Take Growing Threats to Major Cities, Elections and Presidential Succession Seriously Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac77a1a75342cf4db8d849a TRUMP SAYS IRAN COULD "TAKE OUT" LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO te 2026-10-08T11:10:18.798Z TRUMP SAYS IRAN COULD "TAKE OUT" LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO It's Time To GO! 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac77a0f75342cf4db8d8429 AI in education gives us to a chance to use the best tech to fix our broken schools te 2026-10-08T11:10:07.879Z AI in education gives us to a chance to use the best tech to fix our broken schools The lesson of social media is not that transformative technologies should be feared. It is that when children are involved, safeguards must come before harm – not after. For years, social media platforms expanded with few meaningful protections for child safety, transparency, age-appropriate design, parental visibility or independent oversight. Only after mounting evidence of harm did policymakers begin responding in earnest. By then, millions of children had already been shaped by systems designed to maximize engagement. Artificial intelligence (AI) gives us a rare chance to do better. UK TO BAN TIKTOK, YOUTUBE, OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA APPS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16, STARMER SAYS AI has extraordinary potential in education. It can personalize support, extend teacher capacity, widen access and help students learn in new ways. But it can also shape how children think, write, reason and engage with the world. That is why this moment matters. Unlike social media, AI arrives with the benefit of hindsight. We already know what happens when powerful technologies become deeply embedded in the lives of children before society establishes clear rules for safety, accountability and transparency. We should not make the same mistake twice. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: LAWMAKERS WRESTLE OVER WHETHER AI CAN MAKE THE GRADE IN AMERICA'S CLASSROOMS A responsible framework for AI in education should begin with a simple principle: artificial intelligence must enhance human learning, not replace humans or their judgment. Teachers must remain in charge of instruction, grading and curriculum. Parents must remain the primary decision-makers in their children’s education, with meaningful visibility into how AI interacts with their child, what information it collects, and how recommendations are generated. And students must continue developing the habits that define real learning: reasoning, writing, discernment, persistence and critical thought. WILLIAM BENNETT, JON HAGE: AI CAN MIMIC A TEACHER, BUT IT CANNOT SHEPHERD A SOUL That is also why this conversation must be about more than artificial intelligence alone. It must also be about Ethical Intelligence. AI can make learning faster, more personalized and more efficient. Ethical Intelligence ensures it remains human. It asks the questions technology cannot answer on its own: What is true? What is good? What is fair? What does responsibility require? What kind of person is this tool helping a child become? WHEN AI TESTS CAUSE DAMAGE, WE NEED STRONGER SAFEGUARDS AND REAL ACCOUNTABILITY That distinction is essential. Intelligence without ethics can optimize for convenience while weakening formation. It can deliver answers without judgment, speed without wisdom, and personalization without character. In education, that is not progress. That means student-facing AI should meet clear standards before it is widely deployed. Those standards should include transparency about where and how AI is used; strong protections for student privacy; limits on data collection and commercialization; preservation of teacher authority over grading and instruction; prohibitions on manipulation, behavioral profiling and hidden influence; age-appropriate outputs; and meaningful parental notice, access and oversight. OBAMA CRITICIZES TRUMP ON APPROACH TO AI, ESCALATES WARNING FOR STRONGER REGULATION Just as important, educational AI should demonstrate both safety and effectiveness before it reaches millions of children. Classroom-based pilot testing should be the norm, not the exception. "Deploy first and regulate later" was the defining mistake of the social media era. Education cannot afford to repeat it. The deepest safeguard, however, is philosophical, not technical. CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY AIMS TO PRODUCE 'IRREPLACEABLE' GRADUATES AS AI RESHAPES HIGHER EDUCATION Artificial intelligence should function as a tutor, coach, research assistant and productivity tool — not as a substitute for the intellectual and moral development of children. Education is not simply about getting answers. It is about learning how to think, how to judge, how to wrestle with complexity and how to grow in both knowledge and character. Resilience, wisdom, creativity and conviction are formed through effort, reflection and struggle. AI can support that process. It should never short-circuit it. Every transformative technology brings both promise and risk. The internet expanded access to knowledge while introducing new vulnerabilities. Social media connected billions of people while contributing to serious harms, especially for young users. AI may become one of the most beneficial innovations in the history of education — but only if it is governed by a framework that protects children while preserving the true purpose of schooling. WHAT META'S NEW TEEN RESTRICTIONS MEAN FOR YOUNG PEOPLE This is the rare opportunity now before policymakers. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION For the first time in the digital age, leaders can establish meaningful safeguards before a transformative technology becomes fully embedded in the daily lives of children. By insisting on transparency, parental rights, teacher authority, student privacy, age-appropriate design, independent testing and educational accountability, states can encourage innovation while making clear that technology must serve education — not the other way around. Social media showed what happens when innovation outpaces responsibility. AI presents a rare opportunity to reverse that lesson. Before artificial intelligence reshapes childhood, we must ensure that Ethical Intelligence shapes artificial intelligence. The future of education, and the character of the next generation, depends on it. Ed Pozzuoli is an expert in education law and CEO of Tripp Scott Law Firm. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac77a0f75342cf4db8d8420 Doctor reveals 4 hidden health risks of spending too much time indoors te 2026-10-08T11:10:07.062Z Doctor reveals 4 hidden health risks of spending too much time indoors Nearly half of Americans spend less than two hours outdoors in an entire week, according to a new national survey from the Nature & Health Alliance involving researchers at Texas A&M University. Dr. John La Puma, a California physician and expert in nature-based medicine, has focused on the potential health impacts of spending less time outdoors. In his book, "Indoor Epidemic," he discusses how humans spend about 93% of their lives inside, which comes with a "hidden health tax." He claims the remedy is a simple 7% outdoor prescription. NEARLY 3 IN 4 AMERICANS ARE BATTLING THE SAME EXHAUSTING HEALTH PROBLEM, CDC REVEALS "Many people don't realize that they're inhibited from feeling as good as they can, because they're exhausted even after a full night's sleep," La Puma told Fox News Digital. "They need coffee to feel normal. They crash at two in the afternoon. They're wired at night. They can't go to sleep, but their labs are normal." "And they come into the office saying, ‘Why do I feel so exhausted?’ It's the four Bs," he said. Outdoor light can be many times brighter than typical indoor lighting, La Puma noted, making it a powerful signal for setting the body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm. "If you don't set your body clock, your body doesn't know what time it is, and it just goes to sleep whenever you can get to sleep instead of on time," he told Fox News Digital. SCIENTISTS REVEAL SURPRISINGLY EASY EXERCISE THAT MAY BOOST YOUR MOOD IN JUST 10 MINUTES Getting bright outdoor light soon after waking can help synchronize the body's sleep-wake cycle and support the natural rise in melatonin later in the evening, according to La Puma. He recommends spending about 10 minutes outdoors within the first hour of waking, without sunglasses. La Puma uses the term "ultraprocessed time" to describe hours lost to screens, scrolling and other digital distractions. "Ultraprocessed time is kind of like ultraprocessed food," he said. "It’s not nutritious. It’s synthetic. It’s artificial. It’s ubiquitous." That includes time spent endlessly scrolling, he said, which can seem to simply "evaporate." La Puma argues that a person’s environment can contribute to burnout, rather than viewing it solely as a matter of willpower. AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS COULD ADD YEARS TO YOUR LIFE — HERE'S HOW THEY BOOST HEALTH Spending excessive time indoors can lead to an overload of screen exposure, he said, as people often turn to the same devices for work, entertainment and relaxation. He noted that the body may not interpret screen time as true rest or escape. "And equally important, no horizon. We are horizon-deprived as a species because indoors, we can't see more than 20 feet in front of us," La Puma said. To combat burnout, he recommends getting up and going to the window and looking outside for a minute every hour. "It relaxes your eyes, relaxes the muscles around your temples, reduces headache if you have it, improves energy and reduces fatigue," he said. "That's the beginning of being able to reverse burnout." DOCTORS SAY 8 FORGOTTEN HABITS COULD HELP FIGHT STRESS, OBESITY AND CHRONIC DISEASE Simply going outside during the workday can help to reverse burnout, LaPuma said. "Your eyes need distance like your lungs need air." People who spend the day indoors may notice that they feel mentally foggy by the afternoon, La Puma said, particularly in poorly ventilated spaces where carbon dioxide can build up. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Indoor CO₂ levels can climb above 1,000 parts per million in poorly ventilated spaces, and some research has linked elevated levels with reduced cognitive performance. "So it's not that you're just making bad decisions in the afternoons — there's a biologic reason for it," La Puma said. "What you need to do is cross-ventilate, but that's tough to do in an office or conference room." The doctor said that getting outdoors gives the eyes a chance to focus at greater distances while providing a break from potentially stuffy indoor air. The EPA notes that concentrations of some pollutants can be two to five times higher indoors than outdoors. When someone’s body clock is out of sync, it can disrupt the body’s normal cortisol rhythm, La Puma said. Cortisol, often called the stress hormone, naturally rises and falls throughout the day. Research has linked altered cortisol activity with greater abdominal and visceral fat, although the relationship is complex. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Again, the way to improve your metabolism is to get daylight at the right time, in the right place, for the right duration — early in the morning especially," La Puma advised. "This will give you a bump in cortisol, which you want early in morning to feel awake, and then it drops appropriately." Most people spend about an hour outdoors each day as they walk from the car to the office, for example — but that's what LaPuma calls "incidental time," not "biologically active time." To combat the four Bs, he recommends spending "intentional time" outdoors, "in a blue or green space," for a minimum effective dose of 17 minutes a day. "Be intentional with your time — look at the sky in the morning … to reset your body clock and watch the clouds," the doctor advised. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ For those who live in a big city and can’t see the sky, La Puma recommends looking at a distant rooftop, or looking through an open window when going outside isn’t possible. The goal is to focus beyond the confines of an indoor space. "So 17 minutes a day is the minimum effective dose — that's all it takes to begin to bend the curve on the four Bs," he said. "You can turn those minutes into medicine." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac777b875342cf4db8d83aa White Sox anger fans with lame first pitch pick for ALDS Game 3 after writers tease huge name te 2026-10-08T11:00:08.706Z White Sox anger fans with lame first pitch pick for ALDS Game 3 after writers tease huge name The Chicago White Sox are suddenly the talk of the Second City.  After years, decades even, of futility, the South Siders finally have the type of young, exciting team that fans love. And even better, they're a good, young, exciting team. Chicago took a quick 2-0 series lead over their division rivals, the Cleveland Guardians, winning both games on the road and setting up a huge game three back at Rate Field. A huge game three not just because the White Sox had an opportunity to clinch an ALCS appearance, but for the opportunity to do it at home. As hard as it is to believe, a win in game three would be the first clincher in front of home White Sox fans since ... 1906. Three years after the first flight. A year before the first color photograph. And two years before Ford rolled out the first ever Model T. WHITE SOX RIDE ANOTHER DRAMATIC COMEBACK WIN TO BEAT GUARDIANS AND TAKE COMMANDING 2-0 ALDS LEAD And the fans were ready. Rate Field was packed for first pitch, with a jubilant, electric atmosphere, something that seemed virtually impossible just two years ago. They were even more excited when online speculation started that there'd be a big Chicago name heading to the mound for the ceremonial first pitch. Some thought former President Barack Obama, maybe Michael Jordan, who of course played with the White Sox, Derrick Rose, or even the team's most famous fan: Pope Leo XIV. MLB.com's Scott Merkin sent the anticipation to a fever pitch when he posted on X that there would be a "big name" heading to the mound. "No hints given, so have at it," he said. Just imagine, taking your young kid to the biggest home White Sox playoff game of his life, literally, and telling him to expect to see a huge local figure there too. The Pope? Michael Jordan? A former president? Some other Chicago legend? A popular White Sox player? That anticipation, after spending a fortune on playoff tickets and fighting through traffic and stadium security to get to the building and it's ... Belmont Cameli. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Quick, try to figure out who Belmont Cameli is without looking it up. Well, we looked it up, and yeah, we're still not sure what they were thinking. Cameli is apparently an actor most known for portraying a hockey player in an Amazon series, "Off Campus." Maybe Merkin said that he wouldn't give any hints because he had no idea who Belmont Cameli was. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! To be fair to the White Sox, he is from nearby Naperville, Ill., so there's some local connection there. It's also a massive letdown to go into a game expecting a big name and getting a mostly unknown actor. One user on X posted a common criticism. "Are you telling me Sox fans thought the Pope of the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church was throwing out the first pitch today and it was just a guy from one of the horny hockey shows?" the post said. To his credit, at least Cameli gave it his all. The frenzied White Sox home crowd got over the disappointment quickly, as they jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning. But the Guardians roared back, scoring nine runs and keeping Chicago's powerful offense at bay. The day started with a big letdown and ended with a 9-3 loss to set up game four. But hey, the good news for White Sox fans is that the team has another opportunity to bring out a complete nobody to throw the first pitch for game four on Thursday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7755f75342cf4db8d8334 Celebrity chef says military lesson is key to keeping families together te 2026-10-08T10:50:07.548Z Celebrity chef says military lesson is key to keeping families together Some of the most important conversations do not begin in an office or a classroom — they begin around the dinner table, celebrity chef Robert Irvine said. "Food is hope, is love, is community, communication and caring," Irvine told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "When we sit across from the table with each other, we can see what's going on." That belief is behind Fuel to Serve, a new five-year partnership between the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) and the Robert Irvine Foundation, designed to use food and shared meals as a starting point for supporting military families. DOCTORS IN TRAINING LEARN COOKING SKILLS TO HELP PATIENTS AMID AMERICA'S CHRONIC DISEASE CRISIS The initiative, announced at the end of September, will begin with pilots at Fort Bragg and in the Washington, D.C., region. It aims to connect service members and their families with cooking and nutritional education, financial resources, mental health support, benefits navigation and community programs. Irvine, founder and chairman of the Robert Irvine Foundation, said the partnership expands his longtime effort to improve military food systems and help families build practical skills at home. The partnership is allowing Irvine to go "wider and broader and deeper," he said. "I think we have the ability to bring people back together again over a family table," he said. 'MASTERCHEF' FINALIST SAYS BUSY FAMILIES ARE LOSING SOMETHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN HOME-COOKED MEALS In addition to his longtime work supporting service members, veterans and military families, Irvine is a restaurateur and television personality known for hosting Food Network's "Restaurant: Impossible." Around his family's dinner table, it's "phones down," he said. "We communicate, and that's what I've got going on with the military right now, which is amazing to see," he added. The chef said the work is about more than getting a healthier meal on a plate. It also involves helping families understand food labels, planning meals, shopping on a budget and preparing dinner quickly after a long day. RFK JR TAKES MAHA TO THE KITCHEN WITH HHS COOKING SERIES PROMOTING HEALTHY MEALS FOR UNDER $5 For families trying to cook nutritious meals on a budget, Irvine recommends making a weekly menu and grocery list, then spending time prepping ingredients in advance. "Planning is essential in everything we do," he said. "Why not plan your food?" FREE TOOL HELPS FAMILIES SAVE MONEY BY USING FOOD ALREADY IN THEIR KITCHENS He said basic preparation — such as chopping an onion, boiling eggs or putting together ingredients on a quieter day — can make it easier to get a meal on the table in about 20 minutes. For military families, the stakes can be especially high, and the Robert Irvine Foundation says one in six military families faces food insecurity. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Lindsey O'Neill, who leads communications and public affairs for USAA, pointed to research from the Military Family Advisory Network that found more than 41% of military-affiliated respondents experienced low or very low food security — a figure that rose to 57% among junior enlisted respondents.  Separately, Blue Star Families found that 30% of active-duty families said they often or sometimes could not afford balanced meals, according to O'Neill. Frequent military moves can add another challenge and force families to rebuild their support systems every few years, O'Neill said. "What better way than the dining table, the dinner table and food to create that natural entry point," O'Neill said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "We all have to eat, have a nutritious meal, be able to break bread, be able to have a conversation together and then, hopefully, find that community and that connection which, quite frankly, is also a huge factor of mission and military readiness." She said a shared meal can help reduce isolation while opening the door to conversations about parenting, finances and other everyday pressures. "Food is the entry point, the front door," O'Neill said. "But it's going to go from the dining facility to their home, from the installation to the entire community." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ USAA and the foundation plan to track results from the pilots and use what they learn to expand the model. Irvine said he hopes the partnership will help families establish habits that last well beyond a single meal. "If we do that, we'd know more about our kids. We'd know about each other," he said. "It would foster deeper relationships on every level." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7730575342cf4db8d82ba Trump says he'll give Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom: 'This supersedes anything I've done' te 2026-10-08T10:40:05.857Z Trump says he'll give Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom: 'This supersedes anything I've done' Roger Clemens, the 24-year MLB pitcher, thought he was simply introducing President Donald Trump in San Antonio at a Republican National Committee (RNC) campaign rally on Wednesday night. What he got instead was the biggest surprise from the president himself, and an honor he views more special than his seven Cy Young Awards and two World Series rings. Trump surprised Clemens and told him he will be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Trump told the crowd that Clemens "is being given the single highest award along with the Medal of Honor." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Clemens walked back up to the stage at the Freeman Coliseum, where he shared just how "stunned" he was. "Well, I’m stunned, No. 1. Again, 24 years y’all – this supersedes obviously anything I’ve done in my playing career," Clemens told the crowd. "To get it from this man, this president. There wouldn’t be another president I’d want to get it from. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Announcing it here in my home state, and again, from this man. You talk about a winner – that’s a winner right there." Clemens even joked that Trump, who listed off some of the pitching great’s stats during his MLB career, could be "my agent" with how well he knows his resume on the mound. "I guess I could come out of retirement again with all those stats he read off," Clemens said, smiling. "I can’t thank you enough. That is a huge honor, and again, thank y’all very much." Before Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom announcement, he gave quite the introduction to Trump. "What a privilege it is for me to intro our great president," he started. "A man that loves our country, that puts all of us first, and puts America first. This is what I love. He’s made us better, he’s made us stronger, and more important, because of the border and everything here, he’s made us safer. "And don’t forget, this is really important, this man put his life on the line for us. Don’t ever forget that." During his speech, Trump once again stumped for Clemens to be put in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Clemens is among those baseball greats who remain out of the Hall of Fame due to alleged involvement with performance-enhancing drugs during the game’s Steroids Era. Clemens was named in the infamous Mitchell Report in 2007. Clemens spent 24 years as one of the best arms in baseball, beginning with the Boston Red Sox, where he was named MVP during his breakout 1986 season after collecting 24 wins and a 2.48 ERA. He also won his first Cy Young Award that season. For his career, Clemens has a 3.12 ERA across 709 games, while his 4,672 strikeouts rank third all-time in MLB history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7730575342cf4db8d82b1 Colorado police sergeant reveals how human traffickers target vulnerable children: ‘Happening in our backyard’ te 2026-10-08T10:40:05.054Z Colorado police sergeant reveals how human traffickers target vulnerable children: ‘Happening in our backyard’ Human traffickers are turning children’s hunger, desperation and need for affection into tools of exploitation, a Colorado city police sergeant warned after his dedicated unit’s first year brought dozens of survivors to safety. The Aurora Police Department (APD) Human Trafficking Unit opened 53 investigations, arrested 28 suspects and recovered 29 survivors, including 15 minors, in its first year.  APD Sgt. Joseph Sullivan told Fox News Digital the work is exposing abuse that residents may never suspect is happening around them. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), "human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act." MIKE WALTZ, TIM TEBOW LAUNCH EFFORT TO COMBAT ONLINE CHILD EXPLOITATION: 'IT'S HAPPENING IN THEIR BACKYARD' "It is happening in our backyard, not just in those other places," Sullivan said. For Sullivan, one teenage girl’s plea captures both the urgency of that mission and the difficult road survivors face after investigators reach them. The 16-year-old had been brought to Aurora — a city of just over 400,000 people outside Denver — from another town by her boyfriend, who then left her there, Sullivan said.  Trying to survive, she was sexually exploited by people around an apartment complex in exchange for somewhere to stay, drugs or food. SIX UNDERAGE GIRLS RECOVERED IN SWEEPING OPERATION TARGETING NOTORIOUS TRAFFICKING CORRIDOR During an interview, she asked a detective to find those responsible. "'I really hope that you can find the people that are doing this because it really hurts what I’m having to do just to survive,'" Sullivan recalled her saying. The girl died of an overdose a few months later, he said. Her words stayed with him. "It really is satisfying being able to contact these survivors and then identify who’s exploiting them and holding them accountable," Sullivan said. FLORIDA-LED OPERATION RESCUES 163 CHILDREN AROUND GLOBE IN HISTORIC STATE SWEEP, HUNTS SUSPECTED PREDATORS But reaching someone does not guarantee an immediate or lasting escape. Survivors may need repeated contact, resources and offers of help before they can find a way out, he said. That is part of why having dedicated detectives matters. Created in September 2025, the trafficking unit has three detectives and a supervising sergeant. Sullivan said its focus is sex trafficking involving people 21 and younger, allowing the small team to concentrate its efforts. The investigations demand time to gather evidence, build cases and help victims feel comfortable enough to testify. "Having a dedicated unit helps lower their overall caseload and allows them to apply the time and effort that these cases deserve," Sullivan said. DOJ SAYS 11 MIGRANTS INDICTED IN MULTI-STATE SEX TRAFFICKING, DRUG, FIREARMS CASE APD Investigations Bureau Cmdr. Marc Paolino said the unit was built to put survivors at the center of investigations while targeting those exploiting them. "The work they’ve done has made our community safer and sent a clear message that the Aurora Police Department will aggressively pursue anyone who exploits others for this type of heinous, criminal activity," Paolino said in a department release. Among those arrested is Marshae Wheelock, 24, of Aurora, whom police linked to multiple cases allegedly involving the exploitation of children over several years. "Marshae Wheelock represents the type of offender the Human Trafficking Unit was created to investigate; someone who repeatedly preys on vulnerable children," APD Deputy Chief Mark Hildebrand said in the release. TRUMP SIGNS HAWLEY MEASURE ADDING 200 CHILD EXPLOITATION INVESTIGATORS IN LARGEST CRACKDOWN EFFORT YET The department also detailed a February undercover operation in which investigators recovered a 16-year-old girl and later identified three suspects accused of sexually exploiting her for financial gain. Sullivan cautioned that trafficking often looks very different from the abductions portrayed in movies. Someone does not have to be snatched off the street by another person to exploit their vulnerability. "There is some kind of need that a trafficker identifies to exploit, and that’s how they get in," Sullivan said. That need could be housing, food, money or affection. Filling it through legitimate support is a central part of helping survivors, he said. The APD works with human services officials, nonprofit organizations and victim advocates. Sullivan pointed to a local group, From Silence to Saved, which helps victims from the beginning of an investigation through court proceedings and afterward. MORE THAN 300 ARRESTED IN SPRAWLING CALIFORNIA CRACKDOWN ON CHILD EXPLOITATION CRIMES He also credited support from police leadership and organizations that provide tools to help detectives identify victims online. Sullivan oversees Aurora’s Internet Crimes Against Children team, as well as its trafficking detectives. The teams investigate distinct crimes, including sextortion, but their work can overlap. The department said the trafficking unit draws on local, state and federal partnerships, and investigative resources through the Colorado Cyber Guardian Task Force. The threats also cross geographic and economic boundaries. Asked whether Tren de Aragua (TdA) had been involved in the trafficking his team investigated, Sullivan said his unit had not encountered that connection. His broader point was that exploitation can affect people across backgrounds. Sullivan described another high school student who came from a wealthier background but became vulnerable after her mother suffered a disabling medical crisis and her father was absent. The girl became addicted to drugs and was exploited by someone else, he said. FBI AND TEXAS AUTHORITIES ARREST 276 SUSPECTED CHILD PREDATORS, RESCUE 89 CHILDREN IN SWEEPING OPERATION "There really is no boundary on where we see victims," Sullivan said. Investigators regularly work with other agencies, including when victims travel between states. "This is a problem in every community around the country, whether it’s a big city or small," he added. For parents, Sullivan’s advice begins with staying involved and asking questions about what their children are doing online. Warning signs can include unexplained cash, new clothes or paid-for manicures, as well as disappearing for a weekend and returning with things they did not have before. He encouraged families to use educational resources from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Some investigations remain stalled while detectives await additional information, Sullivan said. Survivors may not be ready to come forward or may not recognize themselves as victims, making it harder to advance a case. As the unit enters its second year, its priorities remain identifying victims and building cases against those exploiting them. Public tips can help detectives reach people sooner, he said. "We don’t turn away any kind of tips," Sullivan said. He also urged people experiencing exploitation to seek support even if they are not ready to participate in a criminal investigation. Advocacy organizations can help without involving police, he said. For the detectives, the mission continues beyond an arrest: working with partners to meet the needs traffickers used to gain control in the first place. "Using a group of people to help identify those needs and provide those needs is kind of the goal and the key to us being successful," Sullivan said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac770b075342cf4db8d8236 Sports media outlet considers Sophie Cunningham more polarizing than Megan Rapinoe te 2026-10-08T10:30:08.768Z Sports media outlet considers Sophie Cunningham more polarizing than Megan Rapinoe This week, a columnist for The New York Times’ The Athletic called for the Indiana Fever to part ways with Sophie Cunningham. "She’s too turbulent to be paired with Caitlin Clark," Candace Buckner wrote in the headline. "[I]f the Fever ever want to go back to being a basketball team again and follow the lead of rivals openly clashing with the forces trying to hijack their league, then Cunningham has to go," she added. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The column portrays Cunningham as an outspoken agitator whose growing profile has become a distraction for the Fever. As evidence, Buckner cited comments Cunningham made earlier this year in an ESPN article about trans athletes competing against girls. For background, Cunningham said she "loves" all communities but believes it is important to "protect young girls" and that they "shouldn’t have to go against biological men" in sports. WNBA players and members of the media subsequently framed those comments as transphobic. We emphasize that particular comment because, beyond it, Cunningham has hardly been the political lightning rod her detractors depict her as. THE ATHLETIC COLUMN URGING INDIANA FEVER TO PART WAYS WITH SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM DRAWS WIDESPREAD CRITICISM Most of Cunningham’s public persona consists of playing basketball, dancing on TikTok, and trying on outfits. One could argue that her personality and attractive appearance have contributed to her supposed polarizing status. As Sydney Sweeney could attest, a certain corner of the media and social media seems uniquely irritated by attractive blonde women who refuse to apologize for it. The second-most controversial thing Cunningham has said recently was telling A’ja Wilson to "grow up" after Wilson charged toward a courtside fan who pointed at her during a playoff game. Teammates had to restrain Wilson before arena security intervened. And yet, The New York Times’ sports vertical has seen enough. It's time for the Fever to move on, the reporter declared. One might find The Athletic’s position more persuasive if it were consistent. But it's not. It never has been. Consider soccer player Megan Rapinoe. Unlike Cunningham, Rapinoe spent years making politics central to her public identity. She knelt during the national anthem and later said she would probably never sing it again. She claimed during the 2019 World Cup that she was "not going to the f---ing White House" if President Donald Trump invited the team. She publicly supported Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Warren. She described Trump as "sexist," "misogynistic," "small-minded," "racist," and "not a good person." Rapinoe also condemned the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade as "sad and cruel," became a prominent supporter of Black Lives Matter, repeatedly advocated for transgender women to compete in women’s sports, and once dismissed concerns about competitive fairness as "total bullshit." More recently, she called for traditional WNBA media to make room for people who "understand queer culture." MEGAN RAPINOE SAYS WOMEN'S SPORTS ARE FACING 'REGRESSION' OF 'EQUAL RIGHTS' IN NEW KAMALA HARRIS INTERVIEW After tearing her Achilles in the final match of her career, Rapinoe said afterward that the injury was "proof that there isn’t" a God. Whatever one thinks of those positions, no reasonable person could describe Rapinoe as reluctant to inject politics, religion, and contentious social issues into sports. Yet the sports media never mounted a campaign for Rapinoe’s teams to part ways with her because she was too "turbulent." Her activism was not treated as an impediment to her team getting "back to being a soccer team." Quite the opposite. Rapinoe became one of the most celebrated athletes in American sports media, in no small part because of her willingness to speak about politics – the right side of politics, that is. Her activism was incorporated into her public brand and routinely presented as evidence of courage and leadership. That is the double standard. The sports media rarely treats athletes who espouse liberal or progressive political views as problematic, even when those views are provocative, divisive, or factually incorrect. The latter is quite common. Rapinoe is not the only example. LeBron James has spent years commenting on presidential politics, policing, and race all in favor of Democratic positions. Colin Kaepernick turned an anthem protest into the defining feature of his public identity. Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart and Natasha Cloud have routinely spoken about progressive political causes. Steve Kerr has addressed topics ranging from gun control to presidential politics and supported Kamala Harris for president on stage at the Democratic National Convention in 2024. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE We can't find a single article from The Athletic, New York Times, ESPN, The Ringer, Washington Post, or CBS Sports critical of any of those statements. Meanwhile, the same reporters and commentators treat Cunningham saying that girls deserve protected athletic categories, Harrison Butker promoting traditional marriage, or Jaxson Dart introducing Trump on stage as grounds for condemnation or even action from their teams and business partners. See, the perspectives of many sports writers are shaped by the bubble in which they operate. In their world — virtual newsrooms, Bluesky, Threads, Instagram and sports blogs — saying that men and women possess meaningful biological differences can qualify as an outrageous offense. Outside that bubble, the position is decidedly mainstream. National polling consistently shows that between 75-80% of voting Americans oppose biological males competing in women’s sports. The disconnect between the sports media and the average American is stark To one group, Sophie Cunningham is a combustible firebrand and Megan Rapinoe is a courageous activist. To the other, Cunningham is expressing a common-sense position shared by most of the country, while Rapinoe is a divisive political figure. Unfortunately, the people with the largest megaphones in sports media overwhelmingly represent the smaller of those two groups. Buckner knew her column about Sophie Cunningham would score her the culture war points she seeks. However, its premise also illustrates the very ideological hypocrisy that has alienated much of the public from the press. She finds Cunningham "turbulent." The Fever, its fans, and most of America do not. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac770b075342cf4db8d822d Lawsuit accuses Dearborn, Michigan of being 'hostile to Christians and Jews' with Islamic displays te 2026-10-08T10:30:08.043Z Lawsuit accuses Dearborn, Michigan of being 'hostile to Christians and Jews' with Islamic displays Margot Cleveland, Senior Legal Correspondent at The Federalist, is suing the city of Dearborn, Michigan and the city’s mayor, Abdullah Hammoud, for violating the First Amendment by displaying exclusively Muslim symbols in public displays, accusing the city of being "a hostile place for Christians and Jews." Cleveland alleges the city put up banners celebrating the Islamic holiday of Ramadan and a display of crescent moons while refusing to showcase equivalent Christian or Jewish iconography. "I was picking up pizza in downtown Dearborn. When I went down the boulevard, up and down the street were ‘Ramadan Kareem’ (generous Ramadan) banners, which is the equivalent of a happy or blessed Ramadan," Cleveland told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview. "This was the fourth week of Lent. We had Easter coming up in two weeks, and Passover was a week away. I was shocked, and then I saw the display all by itself—again, the crescent moon," she said. Cleveland wrote to Dearborn’s city attorney, asking if the city planned to reciprocate the displays for the other Abrahamic faiths, but did not get a response, she told Fox News Digital. SUPREME COURT SHOWDOWN LOOMS OVER ST MICHAEL STATUE BLOCKED FROM PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING Cleveland submitted a series of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to find out the cost of the displays, which, according to her lawsuit and in an interview with Fox News Digital, is where she allegedly learned that the city had also integrated Islamic iconography in other official capacities. "The police department was selling — with the police department's seal — Ramadan t-shirts. It had the police department seal and a crescent moon, and I believe it said Ramadan," " Cleveland said. CONNECTICUT BARS NATIVITY DISPLAY IN STATE CAPITOL BECAUSE IT'S 'RELIGIOUS,' LAWSUIT THREAT SAYS The Dearborn Police Department did not respond to a Fox News Digital inquiry regarding the alleged t-shirts. After repeated attempts to try and contact city officials, Cleveland still received no response, until one city councilor told her that the council had been instructed not to engage with her. TRUMP DOJ EXPANDS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY PROTECTIONS AFTER MAJOR SUPREME COURT RULINGS "I reached out to city council, every individual, both their public email and a secondary one. Received no response," she shared. "But on LinkedIn, one of the council members responded and said, ‘Hey, we were told we can't talk to you,’" Cleveland told Fox News Digital. Cleveland then attended an open city council meeting in May. She asked that the councilors, who she explained control the city’s purse strings, use an ongoing budget surplus to purchase banners celebrating Jewish and Christian holidays. GOP LAWMAKERS URGE SUPREME COURT TO STRENGTHEN FIRST AMENDMENT PROTECTIONS FOR STREET PREACHERS "I have not asked the city not to celebrate Ramadan," she said. "What I've asked is that the city treat Christians and Jews equally. Put up Passover banners, Easter banners, put up a Star of David, put up a cross, do something. And throw in some patriotic symbols to show we are one Dearborn, one country where all faiths are represented equally. That has not been done," she said. Contrary to acceding to her requests, Cleveland claims the city put up even more decorations celebrating Ramadan in the wake of her attempts to contact city officials. CALIFORNIA BILL RECOGNIZING 2 ISLAMIC HOLIDAYS NEARS NEWSOM’S DESK "After I was ignored, what happened? The mayor then went and bought more Ramadan displays. I complained about the banners. What does he go? He goes bigger and brighter with lighted Ramadan displays," she said. The mayor’s office did not respond to a Fox News request for comment. WORKING-CLASS AMERICANS SAY THEIR TOWN IS THE NEXT DEARBORN — AND THEY'VE HAD ENOUGH "People who are not in Dearborn do not understand Dearborn," Cleveland said. "My beef is with the mayor and the people running the city who are discriminating against Christians and Jews. The average people who live in Dearborn get along great. It is a diverse city and people get along. The mayor is causing a problem." The city rejected Cleveland's accusations in a statement released shortly after Cleveland's lawsuit. Dearborn "has a longstanding commitment to serving all residents fairly and equitably, regardless of faith or background," the statement read. "Dearborn will continue to uphold the rights and dignity of every resident and remain a city where everyone is treated with fairness, respect, and equal protection under the law" the statement continued. The American Freedom Law Center filed the civil complaint on behalf of Cleveland in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on Sept. 17. Dearborn’s city attorney did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for additional comments. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac76e5575342cf4db8d81ab Dante Moore’s availability in serious doubt as Oregon takes a cautious approach with injured quarterback te 2026-10-08T10:20:05.474Z Dante Moore’s availability in serious doubt as Oregon takes a cautious approach with injured quarterback The Oregon Ducks are expected to be shorthanded when they welcome UCLA to Eugene this weekend for a highly anticipated Big Ten tilt. Despite Oregon coach Dan Lanning confirming that Moore participated in practice this week, the projected first-round NFL draft pick is unlikely to take the field in Week 6. "Dante was out there at practice for us today," the fifth-year Ducks head coach said at his weekly press conference, via CBS Sports. "Similar to what we said before, we're gonna do what's best for Dante moving forward. ... It was great to see him back out there with his teammates getting to work today." OREGON DUCKS QB DANTE MOORE CARTED OFF THE FIELD AFTER A VICIOUS HIT TO THE HEAD AGAINST USC THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Oregon’s seemingly cautious approach to Moore’s return comes on the heels of a dangerous and controversial hit near his head that the signal-caller absorbed during a Week 4 game against USC. USC defensive player Desman Stephens II delivered a forceful blow a Moore slid, forcing him to be taken off the field on a stretcher. All players must successfully complete all five stages of the concussion protocol before being cleared to return to full-contact practice and, eventually, game competition. It remains unclear which stage of the protocol Moore has completed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac76c0075342cf4db8d812e Minnesota Senate hopeful warns threat level rising amid rash of Somali gang crime, terror plot te 2026-10-08T10:10:08.875Z Minnesota Senate hopeful warns threat level rising amid rash of Somali gang crime, terror plot The Republican Senate nominee in Minnesota is sounding the alarm about crime levels in the state amid a wave of Somali gang violence and a foiled terror plot by an American born to Somali parents. "I hear a lot of concerns from Minnesotans on the campaign trail about crime, and no matter what form that crime takes, Minnesotans know that they feel under a level of threat that has increased lately here in Minnesota, and in the last week and just today," Michele Tafoya, running as a Republican against Minnesota's Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, told Fox News Digital on Wednesday. "We saw the arrest of an 18-year-old Somali American citizen to Somali parents arrested for a terrorist — planning a terrorist attack — at the Mall of America during a Hmong celebration." The suspect in that alleged terror plot is 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, born in the United States to Somali nationals who are naturalized American citizens, law enforcement sources told Fox News Digital. Federal court documents said that Mohamud was arrested after purchasing an AK-47-style rifle, magazines and ammunition from an undercover FBI agent whom he believed to be a loyal ISIS member. MALL OF AMERICA TERROR PLOT THWARTED, SUSPECTED ISIS SYMPATHIZER ARRESTED, FBI ANNOUNCES The FBI alleges Mohamud had digital communications beginning in December 2024 with a confidential human source he believed was a member of al-Shabaab, a Somali Islamist terror group and offshoot of ISIS. "I can’t wait until I kill kuffar man. October 24 is the day insha Allah," one of the messages said. "Kuffar" is a term used to refer to non-Muslims, and "insha Allah" means "God willing." The Hmong people are indigenous to Southeast Asia and boast a relatively large population in the United States. "We have a large Hmong community here in Minnesota as well, and he basically stated that he wanted to take out anyone who was not a Muslim. He also noted that the Mall of America is owned by people who are Jewish," Tafoya said. "And so this was his plan, and thank goodness for the FBI in Minneapolis here and local law enforcement for catching onto this plan and derailing it well in advance. This is a guy who has pledged his allegiance to ISIS. Again, he is of Somalian descent and terror is alive and well and thank God we averted this massive crisis." TAFOYA MAKES 'COMMON SENSE' PITCH TO DISAFFECTED DEMOCRATS AS SHE VOWS TO FIGHT MINNESOTA’S ‘SOCIALIST LURCH’ The thwarted plot follows a rash of gang violence attributed to Somalis by law enforcement in the suburbs of Minneapolis. Police in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, said a shooting during the local high school's homecoming celebration last week was carried out by rival Somali gangs. Similarly, a shooting at a Bloomington, Minnesota gas station over the weekend was attributed to Somali gangs. In the latter incident, more than 100 rounds of ammunition were fired. "And we have had Somali-related — Somali gang-related — attacks here locally in our suburbs at a high school football game during homecoming, at a Catholic church parking lot, at a gas station, and this is all just really started to peak here in the last couple of weeks. So it's undeniable. Our law enforcement here are calling it out as the product of Somali gang violence, and we we've got to identify it and we have to find a way to deal with it." Tafoya also mentioned the Somali fraud scandals have enveloped Minnesota this year. BILL MAHER RIPS IMMIGRANTS WHO REFUSE TO ADAPT, SAYS AMERICAN VALUES ARE ‘NOT NEGOTIABLE’ "I don't know how you can legislate that assimilation, but we simply cannot tolerate the level of crime," she said ."We've seen it with fraud here. It's in the paperwork that the Feeding Our Future fraud was largely ... in terms of percentage, probably 98%, Somali people involved in that fraud," she said. "What I do think is any guests of this country who commits crime should be sent home with no pathway back," she said. "If you're coming here to be a guest of this country or to live in this country you cannot break our laws, and if you're an American, you cannot break our laws, period. Tafoya is not against immigration, noting that she's the granddaughter of immigrants and she has an adoptive Colombian daughter who is as patriotic as they come. But she's not going to stop in her mission to battle crime, No matter the background of the criminals, she said, she plans to be an "equal opportunity pain in the a—" to all of them, specifically mentioning corrupt politicians. "I'm going to represent Minnesotans and Americans, and so there's, there's not going to be any limit on the way that I see crime. Crime is crime and it's going to be committed by a wide variety of people and they all need to be held accountable and accountability has been in short supply here in Minnesota. Fox News' Bill Melugin contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac76c0075342cf4db8d8125 Mom goes on alleged stabbing spree against husband, toddler and 10-month-old baby te 2026-10-08T10:10:08.191Z Mom goes on alleged stabbing spree against husband, toddler and 10-month-old baby Two young children and a father are recovering in the hospital after investigators say a Texas mother went on a stabbing spree inside the family's home on Tuesday. Holly Leeann Flores, 37, of Northlake, Texas, is accused of stabbing her two children, a 10-month-old infant and a 3-year-old toddler, before the children's father tried to intervene, investigators say. Her husband, 34, called 911 early Tuesday morning saying his wife had a knife and stabbed him; when first responders arrived they found the children with chest-area stab wounds. SOUTH CAROLINA MOM ACCUSED OF KNIFE ATTACK ON YOUNG CHILDREN; 6-YEAR-OLD MAY LOSE ARM: SHERIFF'S OFFICE "Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1200 block of Daylily Drive  regarding a stabbing in progress," police say. Flores's husband was reportedly stabbed in the head and was treated for a "non-life-threatening" stab wound, FOX 4 reported. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X All were taken to the hospital and are expected to recover. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS The New York Post reported the Northlake Police Department responded to the family's home five times since March of this year for "welfare concerns". CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Jail records indicate Flores is facing two counts of attempted aggravated capital murder of a person under 10 years of age, and aggravated assault with a weapon. NORTH DAKOTA MOM STABS HER 2 CHILDREN TO DEATH IN 'HORRIFIC' KILLING THAT LEFT COPS TRAUMATIZED: OFFICIALS LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST During a Tuesday news conference Northlake Police Chief Robert Crawford called the incident "heartbreaking." Fox News Digital reached out to the Northlake Police Department. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The investigation is active and ongoing. SEND US A TIP Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac76bff75342cf4db8d811c Daylight saving time fight isn't over as House GOP presses Senate to end clock-turning forever te 2026-10-08T10:10:07.446Z Daylight saving time fight isn't over as House GOP presses Senate to end clock-turning forever House GOP leadership is ratcheting up pressure on its Senate counterparts to pass legislation making daylight saving time permanent after President Donald Trump called on Congress to act. The House's No. 2 leader, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., told Fox News Digital that "there's no reason Americans should lose an hour of sunlight at the end of the day when more daylight means more time with our families, more activity for our businesses and safer communities." "President Trump has been pushing to make daylight saving time permanent, and House Republicans delivered by overwhelmingly passing the Sunshine Protection Act. It's a commonsense change and the Senate should take it up," Scalise said. HOUSE PASSES DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME REFORM AS TRUMP SIGNALS SUPPORT FOR ENDING CLOCK CHANGE The debate over the twice-annual changing of clocks has raged for decades in Washington. Former President Richard Nixon's administration led the country through a temporary 16-month trial of year-round daylight saving, but mounting public frustration forced the experiment to end six months early. But the appetite for such a change appears to have returned. The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act in a bipartisan 308 to 117 vote in July, and Trump posted on Truth Social Friday, "A ridiculous Clock changing process that takes place twice a year, costs our Country a fortune, is bad for Crime, stress on people, Sports, and just about everything else you can imagine." But the legislation is stalled in the Senate, where Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told Politico there was "no clear path forward." TRUMP URGES SENATE TO PASS BILL MAKING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME PERMANENT AFTER OVERWHELMING HOUSE VOTE It's created yet another rift between Trump and the Senate GOP majority, which he has clashed with on multiple fronts so far this term. Trump's frustration boiled over on the weekend when he targeted Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., one of the bill's most prominent critics. BATTLE OVER DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ERUPTS AS PUSH TO STOP CHANGING CLOCKS HITS SENATE WALL "Almost everybody wants ‘The Sunshine Protection Act’ to pass, except for Tom Cotton," Trump said Saturday, sharing the senator's cell phone number. "To the Great People of Arkansas, please let your Senator know it would be a GREAT Bipartisan WIN for the United States Senate, and for America, itself." Cotton responded, noting that Congress has tackled daylight saving time before, only to roll back the change shortly after. SLEEP DOCTOR REVEALS THE BRUTAL HEALTH DOWNSIDE OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME "No one likes changing the clock, me included, but Congress has enacted permanent Daylight Saving Time multiple times before and repealed it each time once Americans experienced absurdly late sunrises in the winter," Cotton said on X. "Arkansans don’t want their kids going to school in the pitch dark, and I’ll always put Arkansas first." It's a unique issue that has divided lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. There are others who agree with Cotton, who argue that sending kids to school in their states in the dark is a no-go for making the change. But there are also those who support the option and believe that Trump's added pressure could see the legislation resurface. But that will have to contend with an already stacked lame-duck schedule that will be heavily dictated by the outcome of the Nov. 3 election. "Look, obviously, Tom has very strong feelings, he's made those known both publicly and within the conference, so I don't expect that to change," Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., said. "You know, it's something, obviously, the people of Alabama, for the most part, have said that they're for." "And so, we'll look for a pathway to have dialogue about it ... but I would anticipate, given the president's energy around it, that we'll have that dialogue and debate when we get back," she continued. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac76bfe75342cf4db8d8113 Biden-era FBI records reveal sprawling Wiles monitoring as buried contacts surface te 2026-10-08T10:10:06.627Z Biden-era FBI records reveal sprawling Wiles monitoring as buried contacts surface Newly released documents reveal the extent of the FBI’s monitoring of President Donald Trump’s now-chief of staff Susie Wiles, showing investigators tracked phone metadata reflecting her contacts with attorneys, journalists, campaign officials, Trump Organization personnel and Secret Service contacts. Documents released Monday by the White House detail " Plasmic Echo," the investigation into Trump’s handling of classified documents and other presidential records that led to the FBI’s 2022 search of Mar- a- Lago and later included possible obstruction of the investigation. The records show the FBI tracked Wiles’ phone activity from at least February through May 2023, cataloguing who called her, whom she called, when the calls occurred and how long they lasted. The documents show Wiles was in contact with at least 21 attorneys, along with campaign personnel, Trump Organization contacts, Secret Service contacts and journalists, offering a fuller account of the reach of the bureau’s monitoring. TODD BLANCHE EXPOSES HOW AGGRESSIVE BIDEN DOJ TARGETED LOW-LEVEL MAR-A-LAGO EMPLOYEES Reuters first reported in February that FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau had subpoenaed phone records belonging to him and Wiles while they were private citizens as part of federal investigations involving Trump. The newly released documents provide a more detailed picture of the scope and scale of the monitoring, revealing how investigators mapped Wiles’ phone contacts across Trump’s legal, political, business, media and security circles over several months. Some entries name the contacts swept into the FBI’s monitoring of Wiles, including journalists associated with CNN, The Washington Post and POLITICO while dozens of others are identified only by labels such as "Lawyer," "Campaign" and "USSS." Monday's document dump revealed the FBI’s monitoring also swept in Wiles’ contacts with two separate Secret Service officials, identified only as "USSS 1" and "USSS 2," extending the bureau’s mapping of her phone activity into Trump’s protective orbit. The records do not reveal what investigators were seeking to establish through those contacts, what was discussed or provide reliable durations for the calls. A March 24 entry from that year shows investigators logged a 41-second call from "Lawyer 7" to Wiles and then examined earlier calls between the two, illustrating how investigators were not simply capturing isolated contacts but tracing patterns across her network. The documents do not explain what prompted that scrutiny or what investigators believed those contacts could reveal. In another example, a March 9 log shows investigators cataloguing a series of Wiles’ calls with at least six contacts identified as campaign personnel, recording when the communications occurred and how long they lasted, but not the substance of the conversations. JACK SMITH'S TRUMP PROBE SWEPT UP FOX NEWS, OTHER MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AS INVESTIGATION WENT BEYOND LAWMAKERS The probe was launched by the FBI and Justice Department in March 2022, with then-FBI Director Christopher Wray seeking authorization and Attorney General Merrick Garland approving the full investigation. The probe was later placed under special counsel Jack Smith, whom Garland appointed in November 2022 to oversee the ongoing investigation. Wiles was running Trump’s political operation and serving as a top campaign adviser at the time, and later became his White House chief of staff. "Jack Smith’s surveillance operation was a disgraceful abuse of government power. Spying on political opponents is weaponization of law enforcement, plain and simple," White House spokesperson Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital. "Those responsible must be held accountable." Heritage Foundation foreign policy expert Victoria Coates told Fox News Digital the tracking into Wiles is "unprecedented, dangerous, and should be illegal." "The Biden FBI was following the precedent of the Obama FBI in 2015 when they used their authorities to surveil then candidate Donald Trump and his campaign at Trump Tower as well as other candidates notably my then-boss Senator Ted Cruz. It’s the ultimate political dirty trick," said Coates. Coates argued that the breadth of the FBI’s tracking raises concerns about investigative overreach, pointing to what she characterized as a stark contrast with the Justice Department’s handling of President Joe Biden’s classified-documents case. "No, particularly by the Justice Department’s own very low standards in dealing with President Biden’s classified-document violations from his time as vice president, which were far more egregious than anything retained at Mar-a-Lago," Coates said. She also warned that tracking Wiles’ communications with attorneys and journalists carries broader implications for future presidential campaigns. "In our increasingly digital world, it raises the grim specter of future campaigns where an incumbent can weaponize the private communications of not only a candidate and his family, but also his staff," Coates said. The declassified documents also show agents gathering details about the travel of Melania Trump and her son, Barron, as the FBI planned for a potential search of Mar-a-Lago. Operational planning emails included pre-raid checklists directing agents to "finalize FBI understanding of FPOTUS/FLOTUS/minor son's travel," including the type of aircraft and specific travel timeline, as investigators worked to determine when the warrant would be executed. The FBI executed the search warrant at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on Aug. 8, 2022. Agents entered the property shortly before 9 a.m. and began searching around 10:30 a.m., according to records previously reported by Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price and Alec Schemmel contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7674d75342cf4db8d8021 Jordan emerges as potential next GOP leader if Dems seize House te 2026-10-08T09:50:05.407Z Jordan emerges as potential next GOP leader if Dems seize House One of President Donald Trump’s most prominent allies in Congress could soon become his highest-ranking defender against a barrage of Democrat-led investigations and impeachment threats. Several House Republicans told Fox News Digital they expect the chamber will slide out of their control come November — and with it, a major shakeup in their top leadership ranks. "I don’t see a scenario where everyone gets to keep their job," one House GOP lawmaker bluntly told Fox News Digital. "I think [Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.] would be first out, and then [House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La.] has got to decide if he’s going to run for leader and, can he beat [House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio]?" Jordan’s name was one that came up often in Fox News Digital’s discussions with various House Republicans, all of whom spoke under the condition of anonymity to discuss internal conference matters. HOUSE DEMS PLOT TRUMP INVESTIGATION BLITZ IF THEY SEIZE MAJORITY A second House Republican said Jordan is the "number one name" in talks of a GOP minority leader. HOUSE CONSERVATIVES UNLEASH MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR MIDTERM BLITZ AGAINST DEM 'SOCIALIST' INSURGENCY The Ohio Republican already enjoys high name recognition among the party base. As the first lawmaker put it, "His celebrity status is very helpful … when Jim Jordan comes to town for you, you put 300 butts in seats." That status has been on full display so far this election cycle. Jordan has spent much of August and October traveling across the country campaigning for fellow House Republicans along the political spectrum, from vulnerable moderates to conservative MAGA acolytes. TOP REPUBLICAN UNLOADS ON RISE OF 'ANTI-AMERICAN' CANDIDATES HEADING INTO MIDTERMS: 'YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING' It’s a far cry from the Jordan who ran for speaker in October 2023, when former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s ouster sparked a historic scramble to replace him. Jordan’s bid at the time was marked by fervent conservative support and fierce opposition from moderates, several of whom said they felt threatened by Jordan’s allies for their opposition. The first House Republican described his current persona as "Jim Jordan 2.0." "He's taken steps to, I think, build out way beyond the Freedom Caucus in terms of people that support him," that person said. "Like, he’s just a great citizen of the conference." But Jordan himself has not publicly pushed any leadership ambitions since the 2023 battle, when Johnson ended up speaker after several weeks of political chaos. The second House Republican said they’ve seen Jordan actively dismiss any such conversations. He told Punchbowl News earlier this week that he was "focused on winning" the House majority. The first person said, "I think [Jordan] quietly, without campaigning for it, has built up some infrastructure like that. But also, he could be throwing darts at leadership, and he's not. He's just trying to help us win." A third House Republican pointed out that, if Democrats win the House in another blue wave, many of Jordan’s most vocal opponents from 2023 will have lost their seats. And unlike a speaker race, where a majority of the full House is needed, a minority leader would only need to win a majority of the GOP conference. "If we lose 20 or 30 of those guys and all you’re left are guys like me, I think Jim Jordan's chances are much higher. Because the only people left in the conference are going to be conservative," the third GOP lawmaker said, adding they would "1,000%" back Jordan. FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: FOR THE DEMOCRATS, WHERE COULD IT POSSIBLY GO WRONG? But a potential minority leader Jordan would not come without a fight. Most House Republicans are privately expecting Scalise, Johnson’s No. 2 and a member of House GOP leadership since 2014, to run for the job. "It’s very obvious they’re both jockeying for it," a fourth House Republican told Fox News Digital. "Jordan’s a pretty big draw for a lot of folks. I think he might have a play there. But there’s a lot of people who are loyal to Steve, especially those that have been around a while." A fifth GOP lawmaker said, "I would guess, at this point, that Scalise would be in the lead with Jordan running a close second." "And I think it would just depend on, you know, who would people see as a better fighter against the Democrats?" the fifth person posed. A sixth House Republican allied with Scalise said a fight between the Louisiana Republican and Jordan seemed on the horizon if Republicans lost, and argued his decision would be based on who is best positioned to continue leading if that majority comes back. "In some respects, Jim Jordan, I think, would make a pretty good minority leader because he's a bulldog … [but] I've never believed that Jim Jordan would be an effective speaker," that sixth person said. "I think Steve Scalise probably is the best candidate that we have out there that has experience in dealing with the administration, that understands the must-pass portion of our agenda … and is our best negotiator." It would likely be a bruising battle, given there’s no love lost between the two men after their competing bids for speaker after McCarthy’s ouster. Scalise had won a majority of Republicans in a head-to-head against Jordan behind closed doors but failed to clinch the necessary majority on the House floor. JOHNSON DELIVERS BIG FOR TRUMP, BUT FRUSTRATION GROWS ACROSS RAZOR-THIN GOP MAJORITY But it’s not clear if it may even come to that. "I think that if Johnson runs for minority leader, he would still get the votes," the fifth person said. "He's done everything you could ask of a leader. He's raised the money, he's been on the road. He's cobbled together very difficult votes over the last two years that no one thought possible." There is also a world where Republicans defy expectations to keep the House. And in that world, Johnson is all but guaranteed to remain in charge. "Speaker Mike Johnson is an example of the American Dream. As Speaker, he's continued to defy the odds with a slim House majority and pass America First-bills," Trump’s campaign posted on X. "After Republicans win in November, they should re-elect Mike as Speaker quickly!" If the polls prove correct, however, most people are expecting Johnson to willingly step aside. "I don't think he's going to want to be minority leader after being the Speaker of the House, like, that doesn't make any sense to me," the fourth House Republican said. The third GOP lawmaker was more blunt: "Johnson’s done." Johnson himself dismissed any talk of leadership races in an interview with Fox News Digital last month. "I really haven't given it a moment's thought because we're laser focused," he said when asked if he would seek to be minority leader. "This is a midterm unlike any other, and I'm convinced we are going to defy history and keep and grow this majority." If Johnson’s prediction does not pan out, one member of leadership is expected to have a good shot at staying in his place: House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn. Emmer has been privately telling House Republicans that he intends to run for the whip job again no matter what, multiple people told Fox News Digital, avoiding a possible collision course with Jordan and Scalise. "I think it was a brilliant move, saying, ‘You know what? I'm not going to do anything but try to keep my own spot,’" the first House GOP lawmaker said. "I think Tom's got pretty wide respect, and most of the handwringing from people was, ‘I don't want to have to pick between Tom and Jim.’" The fifth person said, "It's my understanding that Emmer is, if there is a race, going to be happy being the No. 2." But nothing is a sure thing in an environment where multiple House Republicans have said they are expecting a "bloodbath" in the midterms. Three GOP lawmakers told Fox News Digital they expect Democrats to win between 20 and 25 seats — with Republicans’ redistricting efforts sparing them from an even more devastating loss. A solid defeat, several House Republicans warned, could have people clamoring for a full leadership shakeup. The second House Republican said the entire leadership team could be "wiped out" in that situation. "It strikes me that there wouldn’t be a high likelihood of everybody just being OK with the status quo," the first person said. In that case, there is another name people see waiting in the wings for a potential leadership bid: Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger, R-Texas. "I keep hearing rumors but have not heard that directly," a seventh House Republican said. "My guess is that he is preparing to make a run in case the opportunity presents itself, but he’s being tactically quiet." The second House Republican said they heard his name second only to Jordan in terms of frequency. "When I was a candidate, I had no idea who he was, but he called me and gave money to my campaign," the first lawmaker said. "He’s very ambitious, but I don’t know what he’s aiming those ambitions towards." Several people speculated that he could run for the No. 2 job as whip if Emmer opted to step aside or was forced to. The fourth House Republican said they could see a world where Pfluger runs to be chairman of the House GOP campaign arm, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC). "I think that he's positioned himself very well to be able to be in some sort of leadership position. I think it just depends on what that looks like," that person said. But there is one thing Republican lawmakers seem to largely agree on: November is not looking good. "Everyone that I have talked to across the country is seeing the same numbers that I'm seeing. So if you're in anything less than an R+6, I think you're at risk," the third House Republican said. The first person said, "There seems to be a lot of panic buttons being pushed." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac75df275342cf4db8d7e4a America’s debt crisis threatens our children’s future. We the People need to fix it te 2026-10-08T09:10:10.417Z America’s debt crisis threatens our children’s future. We the People need to fix it If your house were on fire and your children were inside, you would not shrug and say that you are only one person and therefore powerless. You would run toward danger because the people you love were at risk and because waiting would be an act of surrender. America is facing a different kind of fire. It is a fiscal fire, and our children and grandchildren are already inside the house. Some have heard warnings about the national debt for so long that they conclude nothing terrible ever happens. Others believe a single voice cannot possibly matter. Some do not think the problem is serious. Others assume that because the United States remains the world’s strongest economy, nothing can bring us down. Those habits of mind ignore how different this moment is from anything we have faced before. The national debt has now surpassed $40 trillion, a sum so large it is almost impossible to hold in the mind and a burden of roughly $117,000 for every man, woman and child in the country. The size of the number is daunting, but the direction of the path is what should keep us awake. WASHINGTON IS DRIVING AMERICA TOWARD A DEBT CRISIS WE CAN'T IGNORE ANY LONGER The federal government continues to spend more than it collects, and deficits stretch into the multi-trillion-dollar range year after year with no end in sight. Social Security and Medicare carry unfunded obligations measured in the tens of trillions, and there is no serious plan to close the gap. The trust funds will be exhausted in a few years, and current law would then force major benefit cuts. Interest costs already exceed $1 trillion a year and consume more than one fifth of total federal revenue, and that share is growing. The Government Accountability Office says the federal government is on an unsustainable fiscal path that poses serious economic, national security and societal challenges. These are not partisan talking points. They are mathematical realities, and they make today unlike any earlier chapter in our history. MEDICARE IS ONE OF AMERICA’S GREATEST SUCCESSES — AND A FISCAL TIME BOMB At some point, debt stops being an abstract figure in a government report and becomes a direct threat to the economy. Investors will eventually lose confidence and stop buying our debt at rates we can bear. That is when the Ponzi structure collapses and a fiscal crisis arrives. We cannot wait for that day as if surprise will make the outcome more honorable. America’s greatest economic strength has always been its people, the men and women who work, save, invest, build businesses, raise families and solve hard problems. We inherited an extraordinary country from previous generations. We have a moral obligation to leave our children and grandchildren a country at least as strong as the one we received, not one that is bankrupt. $50 TRILLION IN DEBT IS NOT A DISTANT THREAT. AMERICA IS SPEEDING TOWARDS IT There is no painless way out of a problem this large. Getting government spending and deficits under control will mean restraint, entitlement reform, stronger growth and choices that some voters will dislike. Those choices still must be made while there is time, because the pain of discipline now is small next to the wreckage of a failed financial system, when savings shrink, credit dries up, businesses fail and even basic government promises will be harder to guarantee. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The answer ultimately rests with "We the People." Congress will not fix the problem because economists produce another report, or one president gives another speech, or because one political party suddenly discovers fiscal virtue. It will happen when the American people understand how serious the danger is and demand that Congress repair the mess it has created. That is the power of our voices and our votes. One citizen will not change Washington. Millions of individual decisions can become a political force that Congress cannot ignore. Our house is on fire. Once we recognize and accept that reality, we will act. The remaining question is whether we will act before the damage becomes irreversible. Our children and grandchildren are counting on us. We should not leave them in a burning house. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LES RUBIN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac75df175342cf4db8d7e41 HUGH HEWITT: The midterms are one month out — you need to know the stakes te 2026-10-08T09:10:09.787Z HUGH HEWITT: The midterms are one month out — you need to know the stakes The short answer: If a "blue wave" materializes, the nation’s national security will be greatly compromised and almost no new federal judges or cabinet appointments of any kind will occur. The sort of defense spending the country definitely and urgently needs will not be appropriated, and if he becomes majority leader in the Senate, Chuck Schumer will shut down confirmations of almost all nominees from President Trump. What difference would those changes make? On the one hand — the hand that keeps a history textbook open — the answer is "not much." People expecting a "blue wave" may be disappointed that one or both of the houses of Congress don’t flip on election night, but even if they do, a different kind of disappointment awaits the Left LEE CARTER: POLLS SAY DEMOCRATS COULD SWAMP REPUBLICANS. AS A POLLSTER, I HAVE A QUESTION First, even the rosiest of scenarios for the left doesn’t give Democrats veto-proof majorities in both legislative chambers, the sort of one-party governance that, for example, that has wrecked California. Divided government is a recipe for repeating government shutdowns which can annoy and even destroy some things, but cannot bring about fundamental change. Democrats in D.C. cannot make all of America into California or New York without at least partisan control of all three branches of government and even then the sort of change the Democratic Socialists of America demand — abolition of the Senate and packing the Supreme Court are two of their "must haves" — require at least super majorities and probably Constitutional amendments. SOCIALISTS LAUNCH RADICAL PLATFORM TO ABOLISH THE US SENATE IN BID TO FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORM AMERICA The fever dreams of the Left are thus going to remain unfulfilled for a very long time, because, no matter how often the "No Kings" canasta parties gather, the Constitution is very strong and doesn’t yield to fits of high revolutionary passion. It was built with the danger of precipitous legislative action in mind and, because deliberation is a feature, not a bug, of our constitutional order, it is rare indeed when anything happens fast. But significant damage would be done nonetheless, especially to national security spending. A lame duck Congress run by Republicans could try and pass a three-year defense appropriation, but if it can’t get that done between November 4, 2026, and January 3, 2027, the American military will be subject again to the sort of national security self-harm done during the years of "the Sequester." Democratic control of the Senate is also almost a guarantee that not a single federal appeals court or Supreme Court nominee would pass through a Chuck Schumer-managed Senate. Schumer would simply roll tape of then-Senate Majority Leader McConnell announcing "no hearings, no votes" in the aftermath of the untimely death of Justice Scalia. Schumer will argue that McConnell set the precedent. The optics of the different situations between McConnell’s refusal to move Merrick Garland forward in 2020 and those that result if a narrow Democratic Senate majority in 2027 blocks a vote on a Supreme Court nominee might be dramatic enough to wear down Democrats' resolve for revenge, but probably even a terrible look would not budge such a boycott and certainly not in 2028. Schumer would also likely refuse to allow votes on non-judicial Trump nominees no matter how far out the next election. His hold on the job of leader would be gone the instant he permitted a floor vote on any nominee of consequence, unless he was certain of the votes to defeat that nominee. MAJORITY LEADER THUNE WARNS CHUCK SCHUMER 'LIVES IN FEAR' OF SOCIALISTS TAKING OVER DEMOCRATIC PARTY We also know that the hard-left of the Democratic Senate nominees this year — Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, James Talarico in Texas, Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota, Sherrod Brown in Ohio, Chris Pappas in New Hampshire and Mary Peltola in Alaska — will be united with the anti-defense doves already in the Democratic caucus. What the country must have — a budgeted demand signal for the defense-industrial base — will flicker out. The rebirth of American shipbuilding will disappear too, even as China’s Communist Party cheers on the smothering blanket of big government regulation of AI/SI descending on its competitors in the United States. So a "blue wave" would do great damage, but there are some things such a wave could not do. President Trump’s continued command of the American military would be unimpaired, for example, nor would such a wave wipe out the re-mooring to the Constitution that has been ongoing at the Supreme Court for the past decade. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION So a blue wave would be very bad news, but it wouldn’t overturn the Republic. GOP candidates are on firm ground with warnings about the mess that would follow giving majorities to Democrats but should avoid hysteria. Our adversaries abroad who are hoping for a Democratic wave should also remember that President George W. Bush ordered "the surge" after Republicans got "thumped" in 2006. If the rump regime in Iran is counting on Democrats to save it from Trump, they could not be more wrong.   Vote Republican to keep the country defended and the Constitution intact. But don’t do so because the Republic is in peril. It’s not. Yet.   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/6ac75df175342cf4db8d7e38 Global South wants to head north and Ceuta invasion was just the latest example te 2026-10-08T09:10:09.215Z Global South wants to head north and Ceuta invasion was just the latest example Back in August 2023, hundreds of foreign nationals rushed the U.S. border in separate incidents at official crossing points in Brownsville and El Paso, Texas. DHS officers put up physical barriers and stopped traffic over the Gateway International Bridge. On the Mexican side, the military intervened to stop further mass attempts by aliens to enter the U.S. illegally. For those who have already forgotten, we very recently had hundreds of thousands of inadmissible aliens pouring over our border every month. Why did they come in the millions from 2021-2024 and only a few hundred today? Policy choices. Former President Joe Biden and his Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas were lamentably successful at creating made-up "lawful pathways" and circumventing our laws to parole or release as many aliens into our country as possible. The effects will last decades. We saw an echo of the Biden border recently in the Spanish city of Ceuta, in North Africa. In July, more than 72,000 non-Spaniards bum-rushed the border while Morocco did little to stop them. The majority were Moroccans, who mostly went home within a few days. But 10,000 or more were from sub-Saharan Africa or claimed to be minors, or both. SPAIN DEPLOYS MILITARY AFTER THOUSANDS OF MIGRANTS OVERWHELM BORDER ENCLAVE, AT LEAST 18 DEAD Spain is now stuck with processing them under Europe’s insanely soft asylum policies, which will likely result in many being taken to mainland Spain. The success of even a minority of these invaders to access Europe will encourage many more to try. President Donald Trump ended Biden’s open-borders policies. Since he took office, there have been zero "catch-and-release" cases at the border, the Department of Homeland Security says. Trump also ended Biden’s reckless and illegal mass parole programs. Some aliens still sneak in without being caught, but far fewer now that the Border Patrol has the time and manpower to look for them and the mandate to detain them. TRUMP ADMIN MARKS 15 STRAIGHT MONTHS WITH ZERO BORDER RELEASES AS APPREHENSIONS PLUNGE 94% Trump’s prompt action stemmed the manmade disaster that allowed up to 10 million illegal aliens into our country with no vetting and little chance of qualifying for asylum. But Trump can’t change the demand-side of the mass migration equation. The world still has plenty of poor, dysfunctional countries. True, there have been some success stories. Elections across Latin America including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Peru have replaced leftist leaders with conservative ones, which augers well for security and prosperity in our hemisphere. TANVI RATNA: LATIN AMERICA'S RIGHT TURN IS REDRAWING THE UNITED STATES' BACKYARD In El Salvador, President Nayib Bukele has drastically reduced crime and improved the economy such that the country is desperate for workers. The U.S. taking out Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and replacing him with a more cooperative, if still leftist, leader should improve that country’s economy and allow millions to return home safely. But elsewhere in Latin America, Africa and Asia, bad governments, weak economies, and high fertility continue to make people want to leave. The U.S. remains a favored destination. So does Europe, where the native population is slowly being supplanted by mass migration from the "Global South." This is no conspiracy theory; it’s an observable demographic phenomenon. The U.N. High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) estimated that at least 1,200 migrants in Ceuta could be eligible for asylum in Spain. UNHCR, along with the International Organization for Migration, used millions in U.S. money to channel illegal migration from across the world via Latin America into the U.S. MIGRANT CRISIS PUSHES ITALY TO RESTORE BORDER CHECKS WITH SPAIN, TESTING EUROPE'S OPEN-BORDER SYSTEM Claiming asylum so they can get into Spain and the larger EU is what motivates people rushing into Ceuta, just like those who used to rush the U.S. border. They want jobs and better prospects, including generous welfare benefits. But the vast majority are not persecuted at home in the way required to qualify for asylum. They’ll admit as much themselves, at least until the asylum process begins and they have to make up a story and stick to it. One illegal migrant to Ceuta from Chad, Mohamed Yaqoub, told an AP reporter that "The most important thing for us is to get the papers," so that he could achieve his goal of studying in France. If he were truly seeking asylum, Yaqoub would have done so in the first safe country he reached outside Chad. He not only didn’t, he admits he won’t even stay in Spain once he gets "papers," he’ll go to France. THOUSANDS OF MIGRANTS REMAIN IN SPANISH TERRITORY AFTER BORDER RUSH, DEATH TOLL HITS ABOUT 100: CEUTA OFFICIAL Demand to migrate from the Global South to the richer countries is insatiable. But housing, healthcare and welfare benefits are limited. Many EU member countries have structural budget deficits and debt caused by their economies failing to grow while the costs of socialist healthcare and pension systems rise. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The United States is largely in the same boat. Now, like Europe, we have evidence that the typical illegal or low-skilled legal migrant results in a net fiscal loss over his lifetime – thus not saving Social Security, but sinking it. Let Ceuta and Brownsville, be a warning to us to never let the Biden border happen again. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM SIMON HANKINSON Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac75df075342cf4db8d7e2f America’s multi-billion tech boom comes into focus as 7 key states put it to a midterm test te 2026-10-08T09:10:08.520Z America’s multi-billion tech boom comes into focus as 7 key states put it to a midterm test The rapid buildout of data centers powering America’s artificial intelligence (AI) boom is heading to the ballot box this November, as voters across the country weigh measures that could shape where and how the massive facilities are built. Voters will decide 34 data center-related ballot measures across seven states — California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Nevada, Ohio and Wisconsin. The measures come as states elsewhere have considered or imposed limits on development, underscoring how quickly data centers have become a political flashpoint. A Fox News national poll conducted last month found voters struggling to reconcile AI’s potential benefits with the economic and environmental costs of the data centers that power the technology. 8 EVERYDAY THINGS THAT WOULD QUIT WORKING WITHOUT DATA CENTERS More than seven in 10 voters (71%) opposed building AI data centers in their area, including 46% who strongly opposed them. More than half (52%) supported building them in remote locations, while 44% opposed. Overall, 60% of voters had a negative view of AI, compared with 37% who viewed it positively. That 23-point gap has more than doubled since a July Fox News poll. The Fox News poll also found a partisan divide over AI and data centers. Voters with favorable views of AI leaned Republican, while those with unfavorable views leaned Democratic. The divide was even sharper over data centers, with Republicans performing better among voters who supported them and Democrats among those who opposed them. That partisan split comes as AI policy emerges as a growing fault line in Washington and on the campaign trail. AI IS SUPERCHARGING POLITICAL AD WARS. BUT VIRAL DOESN’T MEAN VICTORIOUS President Donald Trump has opposed wide-ranging federal regulation of the AI industry and warned that the U.S. cannot allow China to win the technology race. But as the midterms approach, the debate over AI and the data centers powering it is playing out in races across the country. In Texas, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously courted major tech investments, recently ordered a pause on data center permitting and grid connections pending an audit. Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa has supported temporary moratoriums. ‘BACKWARDS AND POOR’: TRUMP SLAMS COMMUNITIES BLOCKING DATA CENTERS Meanwhile, in the state’s Senate race, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico have battled over tax breaks for the industry. In Ohio, the debate is playing out both on the campaign trail and at the ballot box. The state has 20 data center-related measures across 17 jurisdictions this November — more than any other state and more than half of the 34 measures going before voters nationwide. Democratic Senate challenger Sherrod Brown has attacked Republican Sen. Jon Husted over data center development. Trump, campaigning for Husted, defended the industry’s economic potential. "Look, there’s so much money to be made for Ohio, you can’t just turn them off," Trump said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac75def75342cf4db8d7e26 Top conservative group unveils full-court press in key battleground state to expose ‘shocking’ Dem platform te 2026-10-08T09:10:07.892Z Top conservative group unveils full-court press in key battleground state to expose ‘shocking’ Dem platform FIRST ON FOX - CEDAR RAPIDS, IA : One of the largest pro-life organizations in the country is pouring time and resources into the high-stakes battleground of Iowa, making the case that voters of all backgrounds will be "shocked" to know where the Democratic Party stands on abortion. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s ground game has knocked on over 172,000 doors in Iowa promoting the Republican ticket in the Hawkeye State. Additionally, the group has a planned digital spend of $650,000 to go along with a $1.35 million spend from the Women Speak Out PAC, SBA’s super PAC, to contact voters in the Iowa universe. "The scale of SBA Pro-Life America’s voter contact program is among the largest in the nation and certainly the largest in the pro-life movement," SBA President Marjorie Dannenfelser told Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital was on the ground in Iowa with SBA canvassers in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, where the team passed out flyers and spoke to voters in support of Iowa Republican Sen. Ashley Hinson and hammered the abortion positions of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand. TRUMP-ENDORSED HINSON SECURES IOWA SENATE NOMINATION AS DEMOCRATS EYE GOP SEAT "Our goal really is just to inform voters," SBA field rep Amy Elizabeth told Fox News Digital. "Most people we're finding are pro-life, regardless of the way that they vote and we want to make sure that they're aware of the candidate's views on abortion and pro-life and we wanna make sure they're making knowledgeable and informed decisions when they go to the polls." Literature passed out by the canvassers calls Sand "wrong for Iowa families" while arguing that he will "do everything in his power to overturn Governor Kim Reynolds’ pro-life legacy" and "even supports painful late term abortions. The literature also promotes Hinson as the "pro-life champion" that Iowans "need in DC." Elizabeth told Fox News Digital that the conversations with voters on the ground have been effective. "Some of my favorite conversations have come from people who normally wouldn't vote the same way that I would vote," Elizabeth explained. "They're not typically conservative voters. They are a little bit more liberal leaning. But when we really are open to having conversations together and I can share with them some information about the candidates that they typically would vote for, they are very surprised and they're very shocked to hear how those candidates feel on some issues that are important to them." NEW MIDTERM BATTLEGROUND TAKES SHAPE AS PARTIES BUILD ELECTION ARMIES Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America and Women Speak Out PAC announced in August that their Iowa voter-contact program had surpassed 100,000 visits to voters’ homes in the Des Moines, Davenport and Cedar Rapids areas. The groups said the effort is targeting persuadable and low-turnout voters ahead of November’s elections, with the goal of defeating Democrats they describe as "pro-abortion" and electing candidates who support abortion restrictions. Nationwide, Dannenfelser says SBA will ultimately reach 10.5 million voters during this election cycle, including 4 million at their front doors in person. "Our hardworking field team has been on the ground in key battleground states, educating voters about the Democrats’ radical agenda of all-trimester abortion -- anytime, for any reason, paid for by taxpayers -- even when babies can feel pain," Dannenfelser said. "Polling shows the vast majority of Americans reject this, and our team at the doors is finding it true visit after visit. One conversation at a time, we are changing hearts, minds, and votes. We focus on Republicans, Democrats, and Independents that can be persuaded and low-propensity, pro-life voters. All these groups are shocked by Democrats’ extremism on abortion." A third of Republicans would be less likely to vote in the midterms if they believe that the GOP has abandoned the abortion issue, according to polling released earlier this year, suggesting that driving pro-life Republicans to vote will play an important role in the party's hopes to retain control of Congress in November. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac75dee75342cf4db8d7dff ‘He’s Not Making Sense’: How Trump Has Alienated Voters for the G.O.P. te 2026-10-08T09:10:06.465Z ‘He’s Not Making Sense’: How Trump Has Alienated Voters for the G.O.P. Signs are emerging that dispirited Republican voters may stay home in November, bringing a Democratic surge without many conversions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac75ded75342cf4db8d7df6 Embrace or Ban Greek Life? Cornell Case Renews an Old Debate on Campuses te 2026-10-08T09:10:05.864Z Embrace or Ban Greek Life? Cornell Case Renews an Old Debate on Campuses A sexual assault case at Cornell revived a long-running national conversation about whether fraternities and sororities are beneficial or harmful. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac75ded75342cf4db8d7ded Long-Deployed Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Set for Homecoming te 2026-10-08T09:10:05.166Z Long-Deployed Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Set for Homecoming The ship, whose crew endured food shortages, spent much of its nearly 11-month deployment in combat without a day off. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac75b9875342cf4db8d7d86 SEC MARCO RUBIO: The West forgot what made it great. We must rediscover our roots before we lose them te 2026-10-08T09:00:08.124Z SEC MARCO RUBIO: The West forgot what made it great. We must rediscover our roots before we lose them On Wednesday, I traveled to the Pnyx, a hillside overlooking the towering columns of the Acropolis in Athens. There, I delivered a simple message: The West is at a crossroads. The decisions we make in the next decade will define the next century – and determine whether our civilization maintains its place at the head of the world, or resigns itself to a future of servitude and decline. For thousands of years, the Parthenon has stood as a testament to the Western spirit, captivating the imagination of our civilization’s artists, philosophers, and statesmen. The American Founding Fathers were fascinated by classical antiquity: The most commonly cited author in the Federalist Papers was Plutarch, the Greek biographer of Greece and Rome’s greatest men. The legacy of ancient Greece is carved into the architecture of our capital city itself, immediately visible in the famous columns and domes of Washington, D.C. We all know the familiar history. Athens gave us democracy. Plato and Aristotle gave us Western philosophy. The Greek city-states shaped our ideas of citizenship, law and republican government. RUBIO SOUNDS CAMPAIGN-READY AS HE RAILS AGAINST OPEN BORDERS, GLOBALISM IN SPEECH FROM ANCIENT GREEK RUINS But our debt to Greece runs deeper than any particular political system or theory. Ancient Greece was the birthplace of all the essential qualities that would come to define the West: fierce individuality and relentless ambition; restless curiosity, creativity, and invention; an insatiable desire for adventure, glory, and exploration, straining to test the limits of what man can know and do. What the West inherited from classical Greece is not just the ambition to explore the unknown; it is the conviction that the unknown can be known.  The Greeks believed the world could be observed, measured, mapped and understood. That conviction became the foundation of Western science, medicine and philosophy. It prepared the fertile soil for Christianity to take root and flourish into European Christendom, and helped form a civilization with a distinctive understanding of truth, virtue, beauty, duty and the natural order – carrying a code that dictates how men ought to live, and objective standards and ideals to strive towards. THE BEDROCK OF AMERICAN LIBERTY WAS LAID IN JERUSALEM The ancient Greeks organized their civic life around the pursuit of those ideals. They believed men should strive and compete for excellence in athletics, war, art, philosophy, statecraft and every other field of human endeavor. The classical Greek city was an arena for great men to test and prove themselves through perpetual contest and struggle – to be the best, the strongest, the most beautiful, straining to surpass all those that came before. WHY AMERICA’S NEXT 250 YEARS CAN BE GREATER THAN ITS FIRST 250 These are the qualities that shaped the West, pushing its descendants to create and achieve things that others could not – distinguishing us from the many cultures of the world where stability and subsistence were the highest ends of life. But today, too much of the West has come to feel ashamed of the very things that made us exceptional. Over time, we began to view our achievements as an embarrassment; our power and prosperity became a source of guilt. So we opened our borders, outsourced our once-great industries, and allowed our militaries to wither and decay. And with every passing year, we transferred more of our sovereignty to global bureaucracies beyond our control. WHY NATO’S DEFENSE SPENDING IMBALANCE LASTED FOR DECADES Other nations were all too happy to fill the vacuum left by our weakness. They continued competing for territory, resources and influence, building up their own wealth and power in our stead. Today, we find ourselves at an inflection point – not just in the United States, but across the whole of Western civilization. TANVI RATNA: EUROPE SAYS TRUMP MADE AMERICA UNRELIABLE. THE TRUTH IS TOUGHER Under President Donald Trump, the United States has chosen to take back control of our national destiny: rebuilding our defense, reindustrializing our economy, and fighting to dominate the technologies and industries that will define the future. It is our sincere hope that the rest of the West will choose the same path. There are encouraging signs across Europe. Defense spending is rising. Manufacturing and industrial capacity are returning to the center of political debate. European nations are beginning to recognize that sovereignty, borders, and military power are not relics of an irrelevant past, but prerequisites for a decent future. AS AMERICA MARKS 250 YEARS, OUR GREATEST CHAPTERS ARE STILL AHEAD OF US We do not believe the transatlantic friendship should be zero-sum. Quite the opposite: our vision is of an alliance whose strength is greater than the sum of its parts. We are many nations, but one civilization – born in Athens, forged in Rome, baptized in Christendom. Together, we must build an alliance capable of confronting the threats of our age. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION To do so, we must rediscover the spirit of the men who built the Parthenon, and rekindle the fire that was first lit in Athens millennia ago. Ancient Greece does not just offer a glimpse of our institutions in their earliest form; it shows us an image of ourselves. It shows us that ours is the inheritance of great heroes, and that we should be proud – fiercely proud – of where we came from. The story of our civilization is the greatest story ever known to man. But we must fight to defend it.  Together, the nations of the West can choose to reject decline, defend our shared heritage, and defeat the dangers of our time. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac73f7875342cf4db8d6f30 Former corrections officer accused of killing wife, forcing kids to help te 2026-10-08T07:00:08.161Z Former corrections officer accused of killing wife, forcing kids to help A former Missouri probation and parole officer who later worked at a state correctional center allegedly killed his wife in front of some of his children, even making some of the youngsters help him abuse their mother. Jonathan G. Houston, 44, was arrested after one of his children called 911 from a hotel and discreetly whispered to dispatchers that her father had "captured" her and her six siblings and had physically abused them for years, according to charging documents, KOMU reported. Deputies responded to the report and found the children on Sunday at the Baymont Inn & Suites in Kingdom City. MISSOURI ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER HIDDEN VIDEO FOUND ON WIFE'S PHONE, INVESTIGATORS SAY One of the children told the deputies that their father had strangled their mother while some of the children were present 10 months earlier, according to the documents. Another child, who also recalled witnessing the strangulation, said her father told her he planned to kill her mother, who was later identified by deputies as 37-year-old Aunika C. Houston. During that attack, Houston was allegedly gripping his wife by the throat when he forced one child to pour hot water down the woman's legs and another child to cover her mouth to muffle her screams, the documents show. Houston had locked his three youngest children in the bathroom and instructed the children in the room to play loud music, so others could not hear their mother's screams, according to court records, KOMU reported. The man allegedly put his wife’s body in a trash bag and threw it into a dumpster on the hotel's property. KANSAS CONVICTED FELON, SEX OFFENDER ALLEGEDLY KILLS FELLOW FAMILY MEMBERS BEFORE TAKING HIS OWN LIFE: POLICE The woman was never reported missing after the killing. "Aunika Houston was originally from the State of California and is believed to have been residing in the Central Missouri area for the past several years. Her next of kin has been notified," the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release. Houston allegedly admitted to investigators that he killed his wife and had planned the killing in advance, according to the charging documents. "There is no danger to the community. This seems to be an act of domestic violence and it's very unfortunate for everybody involved," Chief Deputy of the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office Curtis Hall told KOMU. "At this point we’re 48 hours afterwards on a crime that we’re already 10 months behind on," Hall said. "We have to be mindful of what we can release and what we should release." Houston was charged with first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping. He is being held without bond. His children were taken into protective custody, deputies said. He is also being investigated in connection with an alleged sexual assault and assaults involving other victims, according to deputies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7361e75342cf4db8d6d82 Mohave College women's soccer falls to Eastern Arizona and Yavapai te 2026-10-08T06:20:14.738Z Mohave College women's soccer falls to Eastern Arizona and Yavapai Estephanie Montiel-Silva dribbles the ball during Mohave College’s match against Eastern Arizona College on Sept. 30. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7361d75342cf4db8d6d79 Mohave College women's soccer falls to Eastern Arizona and Yavapai te 2026-10-08T06:20:13.991Z Mohave College women's soccer falls to Eastern Arizona and Yavapai MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave College women’s soccer team continued conference play with a pair of home matches against Eastern Arizona College and Yavapai College. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7361d75342cf4db8d6d70 Mohave College men’s soccer drops contests to Eastern Arizona, Yavapai te 2026-10-08T06:20:13.217Z Mohave College men’s soccer drops contests to Eastern Arizona, Yavapai MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave College men’s soccer team continued conference play with a pair of home matches against Eastern Arizona College and Yavapai College. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7361c75342cf4db8d6d67 Mohave College men’s soccer hosts Eastern Arizona, Yavapai te 2026-10-08T06:20:12.353Z Mohave College men’s soccer hosts Eastern Arizona, Yavapai Alan Salgado passes the ball during Mohave College’s loss to Eastern Arizona College on Sept. 30. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7361475342cf4db8d6cf9 India rejects Elon Musk’s claim of discrimination over Starlink launch te 2026-10-08T06:20:04.931Z India rejects Elon Musk’s claim of discrimination over Starlink launch Starlink is still awaiting security clearance before it can seek spectrum and begin commercial services in India. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac72cb575342cf4db8d6b46 San Diego Padres season ends in disaster after offense completely collapses against Milwaukee Brewers te 2026-10-08T05:40:05.327Z San Diego Padres season ends in disaster after offense completely collapses against Milwaukee Brewers Well, so much for the Padres. San Diego’s season came to a crashing halt Wednesday night as the Milwaukee Brewers slammed the door shut at Petco Park. Game 3 offered a brief pulse, but the Padres' offense flatlined when it mattered most in a season-ending 3-1 Game 4 defeat. Milwaukee moves on to face the Dodgers in the NLCS after LA eliminated the Braves earlier Wednesday, while the Padres get sent straight to the couch. LOS ANGELES DODGERS ARE BACK IN THE NLCS FOR THIRD STRAIGHT SEASON AFTER WIN OVER ATLANTA BRAVES The Padres loaded the bases with two outs in the first, but Xander Bogaerts popped out to leave everyone stranded. That squandered chance bit San Diego two innings later when Garrett Mitchell ripped an RBI single off Walker Buehler to put Milwaukee ahead. Fernando Tatis Jr. provided the lone spark in the third, crushing a solo home run off Robert Gasser to tie it 1-1. CLOSER MASON MILLER HITS PATERNITY LIST 45 MINUTES BEFORE THE PADRES' SEASON IS ON THE LINE Remarkably, that swing was the final hit of the night for San Diego’s miserable offense. The bats went completely cold for the remaining six innings. Jackson Chourio lined a two-out RBI single in the fifth, and Sal Frelick added a sac fly in the sixth to make it 3-1. Meanwhile, Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby carved through three hitless innings to keep San Diego completely suffocated. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The dagger came in the eighth. With a runner on, Manny Machado launched a 107-mph missile to deep center field that sent Petco Park into a frenzy. It looked like a game-tying two-run bomb. But Garrett Mitchell tracked it down, leaped at the wall, and robbed Machado on the warning track. Trevor Megill slammed the door in the ninth, striking out the side to seal the 3-1 victory and send Milwaukee to the NLCS. Tee times await, boys. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7280775342cf4db8d6a66 Amish Shah hammers Trump ties as Jay Feely warns of ‘big government socialism’ in CD1 te 2026-10-08T05:20:07.437Z Amish Shah hammers Trump ties as Jay Feely warns of ‘big government socialism’ in CD1 Congressional District 1 candidates Democrat Amish Shah and Republican Jay Feely participate in a Clean Elections debate on Oct. 7, 2026. (Photo by Joe Rondone/The Arizona Republic/pool) Former Arizona Cardinals kicker Jay Feely and emergency room doctor Amish Shah faced off in a tense debate Wednesday evening over who is best suited to represent Congressional District 1, with each painting the other as a party loyalist who will do nothing more than fall in line in Washington D.C.  Congressional District 1 stretches across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills and parts of north and central Phoenix. It leans Republican, but is among the state’s most competitive and has become a top target for national Democrats who hope it will lead to flipping control of the U.S. House of Representatives.  Over the past several weeks, Feely has sought to align Shah as an embodiment of the far-left elements of the Democratic Party, likening him to U.S. Rep. Bernie Sanders and saying he would advance socialist policies if voters elect him, despite a fairly moderate voting track record in his five years as a state representative.  Shah, meanwhile, has highlighted Feely’s ties to President Donald Trump, seeking to capitalize on widespread public disapproval of the president to tank Feely’s campaign. Feely, who was endorsed by Trump and uprooted his campaign from an East Valley district to CD1 at Trump’s request, has made no secret of his close relationship with the president, using it to appeal to Republican voters during the primary and joining a midterm rally organized by Trump in Dallas last month. But the Republican has also tried to distance himself from the president, telling Axios Phoenix that he’s “nobody’s rubber stamp.”  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE On Wednesday, Shah hammered Feely on his relationship with Trump, telling voters that backing the former NFL player would only cement the federal policies that have led to a skyrocketing rise in costs for everyday Arizonans. The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you need to cast your vote. Arizona Votes: 2026 “Do you want more of the same that you’ve seen in the last two years, or is it time to change things and change direction for our country? I’m going to stand up to the Trump administration,” Shah said. “Congress is meant to be a check on the president. That’s not happening right now. Their entire party is like a cult of personality around one person. When he says jump, these guys have to say how high.” And Feely name-dropped several high profile Democrats over the course of the hour, including U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, in a bid to tie Shah to the Democrats disliked most by Republicans. Feely warned voters that backing Shah would hand the country’s reins over to the Democratic Party. “What you have is two different visions — not just for right now, it’s not about this election, it’s about the future of this country. It’s about where we want to go,” Feely said. “I believe in limited government, individual liberties, lower taxes, lower costs for you. The Democratic Party and Amish Shah, they believe in big government socialism.”  During the debate, Shah and Feely sought to dispel the labels each launched at the other. Feely vowed to work for voters and Shah repeatedly pointed to examples from his time as a state legislator when he worked with Republicans as proof that he isn’t afraid to buck his party.  With affordability top of mind for voters going into November, the two candidates weighed in on what policies they would support in Congress to reduce inflation. Shah said he would advocate for ending the war Trump started with Iran, preventing tariffs from constantly being changed to help businesses gain more stable footing and clawing back the cuts to Medicaid in the One Big Beautiful Bill that health experts say are at fault for climbing health insurance premium rates.  He also called for a Medicare buy-in option that could drive down healthcare costs and for building more housing.  Congressional District 1 candidate Jay Feely at a Clean Elections debate on Oct. 7, 2026. (Photo by Joe Rondone/The Arizona Republic/pool) Feely, meanwhile, said he would support an increase in real wage growth to help paychecks go further, but said the federal government shouldn’t recklessly embrace monetary policies like quantitative easing, where the central bank expands monetary supply, like it did during the COVID-19 pandemic. Feely blamed the influx of new money from quantitative easing during the Biden administration for causing hyperinflation, though the policy was adopted by the Federal Reserve, which is independent of a presidential administration.  Feely also advocated for cutting costs for taxpayers by rooting out wasteful spending in the government, including in Medicaid and Medicare.  ”There’s probably a trillion dollars in fraud in our government,” he said. “We have to get rid of that waste and fraud. It drives down costs.” When pressed on what fraud and waste he was referring to, Feely couldn’t point to a specific source. And when questioned about whether his claim was even true, given that the Department of Government Efficiency failed to find widespread fraud or wasteful spending, Feely rebutted that DOGE was prevented from doing its work by Democrat-led lawsuits.  Feely also pointed to an announcement from Vice President JD Vance in September that more than 750,000 “phantom people” who never existed will be removed from Affordable Care Act coverage as proof that healthcare programs are being defrauded at taxpayer expense. But it remains unclear whether those people were mistakenly tagged by the White House taskforce and the investigation is ongoing.  To drive down costs in healthcare, Shah called for restoring the funding that was cut from Medicaid by the One Big Beautiful Bill and removing reporting requirements that healthcare advocates say are too onerous and will result in people losing coverage. Shah pointed out that kicking people off of Medicaid will only increase health insurance premiums for everyone, make emergency rooms more crowded and force some hospitals to shut their doors.  “The hospitals are on the hook,” Shah said. “When you pass something like the One Big Beautiful Bill that cuts all this Medicaid, the hospitals absorb the costs.”  But Feely argued that the legislation didn’t make cuts to Medicaid funding, but instead simply decreased in future increases for the program. And he said the increased work and reporting requirements for recipients aren’t “unreasonable, unkind or unjust,” as critics have said. Instead, Feely called for more price transparency in healthcare and said he opposed awarding subsidies to insurance companies.  In the past, the federal government approved premium healthcare tax credits to people who signed up for healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, which allowed millions of Americans to afford health insurance. The Trump administration ended that program, which led to more than 121,000 Arizonans losing coverage. That number is expected to grow as the new Medicaid reporting and work requirements kick in next year.  A fight over Arizona’s Colorado River water rights is likely on the table for the state’s next congressional delegation, after the Trump administration approved an agreement that saddled the Grand Canyon State with the deepest cuts to its share, angering many, including Trump allies like Feely. Shah and Feely both said they would fight that decision in Congress and agreed that the state should invest in desalination efforts.  Shah used the topic to segue into a discussion of data centers, calling Feely’s support for them proof that he wouldn’t advocate for the interests of his constituents. Feely defended himself by saying they would create jobs and could be brought to the district in a way that benefits residents.  “When you do it the right way, you can actually help people, and it’s an industry that should be welcomed,” he said. Shah acknowledged that data centers are an important part of the country’s technological advancement, but said that he is against them being built in CD1 because of local opposition.  On immigration, Feely used xenophobic language to accuse immigrants of rape and murder and said that electing Shah would help Democrats usher in Biden-era policies that would result in the same.  “When the Democrats willingly opened the border and let tens of millions of illegals come across, allowed them to be here, allowed the rapes and murders to happen, they put the protections of Americans behind politics,” Feely said. “And now I listen to some of these Democrats say their No. 1 priority is amnesty for the tens of millions of illegals that came across. You have a choice, because if Democrats get back in control, they will open the borders again.”  Congressional District 1 candidate Amish Shah at a Clean Elections debate on Oct. 7, 2026. (Photo by Joe Rondone/The Arizona Republic/pool) Shah rebutted that he is against open borders and illegal immigration but added that the Trump administration’s approach to immigration enforcement has been too inhumane and resulted in civil rights violations.  “What we saw over the last couple of years was an administration that put folks that had six weeks of training and a gun out on the streets,” he said. “We all see grisly videos of Renee Good and Alex Pretti being shot. That’s not the kind of immigration enforcement I want to see. And when you vote for more of the same, that’s what you’re going to enable.”  Shah noted that he supports targeting criminals and fentanyl trafficking, creating a pathway to citizenship for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, and a guestworker program that could help invigorate the state’s economy.  The pair also weighed in on the Iran War. Feely defended the Trump administration’s decision to start the war, which Trump said would only take four weeks, though the fighting continues nearly eight months later.  He acknowledged that it has caused an economic strain for Arizonans, but said it was a necessary sacrifice to ensure Iran didn’t develop nuclear weapons.   “Anybody who says that we should not have gone into this war: What was the alternative? To do nothing, when we knew that they were quickly getting to the point where they could have nuclear weapons?” he said.  Shah, too, agreed that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons was the right choice, but said that the Trump administration has shown it can’t be trusted with continuing the war. As proof, he pointed to the scandal of Vance, Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other military leaders using a Signal chat to discuss military operations, to which a journalist was erroneously added. Shah added that the war has already cost the lives of too many Americans and left the region more unstable than before.  “Do you trust this administration to go out there and go to war and make sure that achieve our objectives?” Shah asked Feely. “I certainly don’t, and I think the American people don’t, either.” Feely didn’t say whether he trusts the Trump administration to continue the war, or whether he would support ending it, turning instead to criticize Shah for his support of renewable energy. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7280675342cf4db8d6a45 Anti-Israel protesters label Mamdani a 'traitor,' accuse him of 'genocide' outside Oct 7 vigil te 2026-10-08T05:20:06.264Z Anti-Israel protesters label Mamdani a 'traitor,' accuse him of 'genocide' outside Oct 7 vigil A group of anti-Israel protesters on Wednesday targeted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling him a "traitor," accusing him of "genocide" and claiming he "cannot weaponize being brown anymore." The crowd of more than 100 demonstrators marched from City Hall to Union Square, where a vigil was held to mark the anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attacks in Israel. The vigil was organized as an evening of mourning for those killed in the Oct. 7 attacks and the bloodshed that followed, including Israelis and Palestinians. The anti-Israel crowd was just outside the barricades of the Israelis for Peace Vigil, beating on drums and attempting to drown out the speakers, according to City & State New York. Mamdani was at the vigil and held a candle as protesters threw various insults at him, including accusations of genocide and "selling all your people out." ANTI-ISRAEL GROUPS RALLY ACROSS US ON OCTOBER 7 ANNIVERSARY, CHANTING 'LONG LIVE THE INTIFADA' "Zohran, what do you say? How many kids did you kill today?" the protesters shouted, according to the outlet. "700,000 dead. Mamdani, your hands are red!" they also chanted. "Traitor, traitor, come on out! You sold all your people out!" the group was also heard chanting. The crowd also shouted: "Zohran, you can’t hide. We charge you with genocide!" "We don’t care about where you’re from. You cannot talk about being Muslim anymore. You cannot weaponize being brown anymore. Identity politics can only get you so far," they said. One protester also claimed to be a former intern for Mamdani, saying the mayor "was never working for the people." Protesters also demanded that Mamdani take action against New York real-estate events that have marketed properties in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which the demonstrators characterize as "stolen" Palestinian land, according to City & State New York. "Mayor Mamdani, take a stand. Stop the sale of stolen land," the group chanted. The protesters also called for abolishing the City University of New York's Board of Trustees, whose members are largely appointed by the mayor and governor. Protesters have previously accused the board of ignoring demands to divest investments linked to Israel and criticized its handling of anti-Israel demonstrations on campus. Despite the protesters' accusations of genocide on Wednesday, Mamdani is a longtime critic of the Israeli government's actions in Gaza and has denounced its treatment of Palestinians in the aftermath of the 2023 attack. MAMDANI SAYS IT WAS 'STRANGE' GETTING CALLED OUT BY NETANYAHU AFTER CALLING FOR HIS ARREST In a statement on Wednesday, Mamdani condemned Hamas’ attack as a "horrific war crime" while also characterizing Israel’s subsequent military operation as a genocide. "The suffering did not begin nor end that day," he wrote. "It instead continued through the Israeli government’s devastating, ongoing genocide in Gaza in which it has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians — including more than 21,000 children." Israel has rejected accusations that it is committing genocide in Gaza, saying its military targets Hamas and other terrorist groups while seeking to minimize civilian casualties. The mayor's statement sparked bipartisan backlash, with Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., calling it "egregious and insulting." "There are 364 days of the year to focus on that. This is a day that should just be focused on what was by all agreement a horrific terror attack," Goldman, who is Jewish, told Politico. "What the mayor’s statement did today was to blame Israelis for the attack that they suffered three years ago. Regardless of what you actually think of the conflict and what’s happened either since or before, there’s no excuse for victim blaming." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac71c5175342cf4db8d6804 Independents to be a deciding factor in CD1 race te 2026-10-08T04:30:09.559Z Independents to be a deciding factor in CD1 race Key Points: Republican Jay Feely and Democrat Amish Shah both made appeals to independent voters during an Oct. 7 debate A local pollster has described their race as “statistically tied” and will depend heavily by independents The winner could help determine which party controls the U.S. House in one of the most competitive swing districts in the country With Congressman David Schweikert stepping away from Congress in an unsuccessful bid to be Arizona’s next governor, Arizona’s competitive 1st Congressional District will elect a new representative for the first time since 2011. Candidates Jay Feely, a Republican former NFL kicker, and Democrat Amish Shah, who served in the state House of Representatives for five years, faced off Wednesday night in the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission’s final debate for statewide and congressional offices. Independent voters, who make up a sizable portion of the district, could decide this race, making it unclear whether Feely’s alignment with President Donald Trump helps or hurts him. A FirstStrategic poll conducted Oct. 1 showed Shah leading Feely 44% to 41%, with 14% undecided. Shah held a 22-point advantage among independent voters, while 62% of independents said they disapproved of Trump’s job performance. Shah said he’s not beholden to any party, including his own, and touted his endorsement from the No Labels Party and former Republican Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers.  He also noted Feely originally planned to run in the Republican-friendly Congressional District 5, but later decided to run in CD1 with President Donald Trump’s endorsement, in contrast to his own primary where he received no support from congressional Democrats. “He owes that nomination to Donald Trump,” Shah told reporters after the debate. “I don’t owe any such nomination to my own party.” This is Shah’s second attempt at running for Congress in CD1. He resigned from the state Legislature in 2024 to pursue a congressional campaign, leading to his victory in the Democratic primary. Schweikert defeated Shah by just under four points in the general election during that cycle.  Feely backed many of the Trump administration’s policies during the debate, including its handling of the Iran War, “the One Big Beautiful Bill” from 2025 and the president’s immigration enforcement.  “If Democrats get back in control, they will open the borders again,” Feely said.  Shah said that he doesn’t support illegal immigration, arguing that former President Joe Biden had failed policies, but criticized the Trump administration’s enforcement and said many actions taken with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are “unconstitutional.” CD1 covers parts of northeastern Maricopa County, including Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills and northeast Phoenix. The district leans Republican with 194,000 registered voters compared to 135,000 Democrats, according to the most recent voter registration report from the Secretary of State’s Office.  FirstStrategic described the race as a “statistical dead heat” that independents will decide.  “It is the age-old question whether independents will show up this election,” FirstStrategic partner Marcus Dell’Artino said in a statement. “If independents show up in big numbers, it favors Shah. If they don’t, it favors Feely.” Political consultant Barrett Marson said he believes Feely is a strong candidate for the district, but thought that Feely’s endorsement from President Donald Trump could hurt him in a general election. “If [Feely] can localize the race a bit, that’ll help him,” Marson said. “If it’s all about gas prices and national issues. That’s going to hurt him.” Affordability was the top issue for 44% of voters in FirstStrategic’s poll. Another 54% of voters, including 62% of independents, said they disapprove of Trump’s performance in office.  Feely said he “vehemently disagrees” with the Trump administration over the announced cut to Arizona’s Colorado River allocation because the state has led water conservation efforts relative to Upper Basin states. Another area of disagreement between the two candidates was on data centers. Shah said he does not support them in the district after he’s heard a consensus from voters. He said he was fine with data centers in more rural areas that have access to electricity and water.  Feely said he believes the issue is a local control issue and didn’t rule them out of CD1 if voters decide they want them. The post Independents to be a deciding factor in CD1 race first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac71c4f75342cf4db8d67ab MLB Makes Statement About Yankee Fan Ejected for Anthony Volpe Interference te 2026-10-08T04:30:07.055Z MLB Makes Statement About Yankee Fan Ejected for Anthony Volpe Interference MLB issued a statement after a controversial play at Yankee Stadium in which a fan interfered with an Anthony Volpe fly ball. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7179e75342cf4db8d66e9 Texas executes Jamaal Howard despite concerns over lethal injection drug used in failed Tennessee execution te 2026-10-08T04:10:06.532Z Texas executes Jamaal Howard despite concerns over lethal injection drug used in failed Tennessee execution A Texas man convicted of killing a convenience store clerk during a robbery was executed Wednesday evening after the Supreme Court declined to halt the execution, despite his attorneys raising concerns about the lethal injection drug used in a failed execution attempt in Tennessee last week. Jamaal Howard, 46, was pronounced dead at 8:03 p.m. He was sentenced to death for the 2000 killing of 42-year-old Vickie Swartout in Silsbee, Texas. Prior to Howard's execution, his attorneys pointed to the failed execution of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike, who survived two doses of pentobarbital on Sept. 30, arguing that the same drug Texas planned to use could pose similar risks. "Texas should not be eager to follow in Tennessee’s footsteps; a stay would keep that from happening," Howard's attorneys argued in their filing. CHRISTA PIKE'S ATTORNEYS SAY SHE'S IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER BOTCHED LETHAL INJECTIONS The Supreme Court rejected Howard's emergency appeal without explanation. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the only justice to publicly dissent, Fox News reported. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals had previously rejected two requests to stop the execution based on concerns about the drug's use. According to The Associated Press, as the pentobarbital began taking effect Wednesday evening, Howard took a couple of breaths and gasped. Howard then began making snoring sounds, coughed and resumed the snoring sounds, which grew progressively quieter. His movements reportedly stopped entirely after around 30 seconds, and he was pronounced dead 19 minutes later. CHRISTA PIKE’S BOTCHED LETHAL INJECTION TAKES FOCUS OFF VICTIM, JEOPARDIZES EXECUTION: FORMER POLICE CHIEF Howard's attorneys also said in court filings that they had requested information about the dose of pentobarbital the Texas Department of Criminal Justice planned to use to carry out the execution. The concerns stemmed in part from Pike's execution attempt, during which she reportedly survived two doses of pentobarbital. Howard's execution took place the same day a Tennessee judge granted a request from Pike's attorneys to order the Tennessee Department of Correction to preserve evidence connected to the failed execution attempt. According to the Death Penalty Information Center, Pike is the first person to survive a lethal injection in the modern era. CHRISTA PIKE EXECUTION FAILURE SPARES MURDERER WHO BAILED VICTIM OUT JUST TO KILL HIM Howard's attorneys also argued before the Supreme Court that his execution should be halted because he was intellectually disabled. However, the state said his attorneys had not presented evidence establishing that he met the legal criteria for intellectual disability. Howard was convicted of capital murder in the killing of Swartout, who was shot once in the chest during a convenience store robbery.  Howard, who was 20 years old at the time, also took $114 from the cash register during the robbery. Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7154875342cf4db8d6660 Rays sweep Yankees in ALDS after controversial spectator interference denies Anthony Volpe's homer te 2026-10-08T04:00:08.326Z Rays sweep Yankees in ALDS after controversial spectator interference denies Anthony Volpe's homer The New York Yankees had a ton of momentum after crushing their AL East-rival Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card Series, and it seemed they were ready to take on another division foe in the ALDS. Instead, the Yankees’ season has come to a close because of the stellar play of the American League’s best team this season: the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays defeated the Yankees, 4-3, to take Game 3 and sweep New York in yet another game of pure fundamentals, timely hitting and one turning point that went their way in this series-deciding matchup. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE With the season on the line, the Yankees sent Max Fried to the mound, their veteran left-hander who said he would pitch no matter what, even though his girlfriend is due to deliver their child any day. But Fried didn’t have an ace-like outing in this one, giving up four runs on seven hits, including two home runs – solo shots to Ryan Vilade and Victor Mesa Jr. It was Mesa Jr.’s that was the decider in this game, as he smashed a hanging breaking ball into the famous Yankee Stadium right field bleachers to make it a 4-2 game. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! While that moment was massive for Mesa and the Rays, the rookie outfielder would be involved in a game-changing moment in the bottom of the sixth inning. As Mesa was enjoying what he did to help his team potentially reach the ALCS, Anthony Volpe was trying to change things for the Yankees when he turned on a Griffin Jax fastball and sent it soaring to left field. Mesa was tracking the moonshot the whole way to the wall, but it looked like it was running out of room. As Mesa jumped up to attempt to make the out, the ball ended up in the first row. With a runner on base, Volpe sent the Yankees crowd into rapture as he tied the game at four apiece. But … not so fast. Spectator interference was called on the play, as video replay was clear after long deliberation that a fan in the first row reached over the wall and touched it before it went over the fence. So, instead of a two-run homer, it was decided that Volpe would go to second base with an RBI double. It was a 4-3 game, and that ultimately became a deciding factor in this one. The Rays’ bullpen was stellar from that point on, with manager Kevin Cash eventually giving the ball to his closer, Bryan Baker. Despite allowing his first baserunner of the series on a walk, Baker was able to secure the three outs needed, as he struck out Trent Grisham to start the celebration for reaching the next stage of the postseason. And once again, the Yankees find themselves on the losing end of a ALDS series against an AL East opponent. Last season, it was the Toronto Blue Jays, who almost won the World Series if it weren’t for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ heroics, defeating the Yankees in the Bronx to send the pinstripes home packing. Meanwhile, the Rays, hoping to get back to the World Series for the first time since the 2020 shortened season, will await the winner of the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox ALDS bout. Chicago is up on Cleveland, 2-1, after the Guardians’ 9-3 victory to stay alive earlier on Wednesday. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7154675342cf4db8d663a 5 Takeaways From the First Iowa Senate Debate te 2026-10-08T04:00:06.232Z 5 Takeaways From the First Iowa Senate Debate In a top Senate battleground, Representative Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee, sparred with Josh Turek, her Democratic rival, on policy issues ranging from Medicaid to term limits. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac712ed75342cf4db8d65c8 Arizona Congressional Candidate Says She Was Raped While Fixing Sign te 2026-10-08T03:50:05.070Z Arizona Congressional Candidate Says She Was Raped While Fixing Sign Bernadette Greene-Placentia, a Democrat, said the attack in August occurred while she was repairing a damaged campaign sign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7109675342cf4db8d6539 At Texas Rally, Trump and Paxton Make for an Awkward Pair te 2026-10-08T03:40:06.208Z At Texas Rally, Trump and Paxton Make for an Awkward Pair The president offered support for the Republican Senate candidate, after earlier grumbles, but focused much of his speech on a defense of his own record. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac70e3e75342cf4db8d643e Dream Move One Win From WNBA Finals After Thrilling Liberty Victory te 2026-10-08T03:30:06.460Z Dream Move One Win From WNBA Finals After Thrilling Liberty Victory The Atlanta Dream defeat the New York Liberty in overtime to take a 2-0 series lead and move one win away from the WNBA Finals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac70be575342cf4db8d63e4 Dream move within one win of first WNBA Finals appearance since 2013 after overtime victory te 2026-10-08T03:20:05.951Z Dream move within one win of first WNBA Finals appearance since 2013 after overtime victory Atlanta’s perfect postseason run continued Wednesday night before a raucous home crowd. The Dream moved within one win of their first WNBA Finals appearance since 2013 when Naz Hillmon’s go-ahead layup with just 20.8 seconds remaining in overtime lifted Atlanta to a 101-98 victory over the New York Liberty and a 2-0 lead in the semifinal series. Angel Reese, the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, scored 23 points, including six of Atlanta’s 13 points in overtime. She then made two free throws with less than five seconds remaining after Sabrina Ionescu’s errant pass, helping the Dream hold off the defending champions. Jordin Canada also scored 23 points and added eight assists for Atlanta, which won Game 1, 92-82. NEW YORK LIBERTY VS ATLANTA DREAM PREVIEW: WHY THE INTERIOR MATCHUP COULD DECIDE THIS WNBA SHOWDOWN Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 35 points, but she missed a desperation attempt on the game’s final play. With the Liberty trailing 86-80 and less than two minutes remaining in regulation, Sabrina Ionescu buried a deep 3-pointer to cut Atlanta’s lead to three. An Atlanta shot-clock violation with 31 seconds left gave New York another opportunity, and Breanna Stewart finished a layup through traffic to make it 86-85. WNBA LEGEND BREANNA STEWART OPENS UP ON REPRESENTING AMERICA AT FIBA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP The Dream were already without Allisha Gray, their leading scorer, who was ruled out of Game 2 with a hand injury. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Gray, a four-time All-Star, injured her left hand during the first quarter of Atlanta’s 92-82 Game 1 victory over the New York Liberty. She briefly returned to action after going to the locker room, but went down a second time after diving for a loose ball and did not return. Wednesday marked the first game Gray had missed this season, but Atlanta received key contributions off the bench to shoulder the scoring burden. Gray is listed as day-to-day ahead of Atlanta's Game 3 matchup when the series shifts to New York on Friday. Game 3 is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7073375342cf4db8d62bb Dylan Raiola Set for First Oregon Start as Dante Moore Ruled Out te 2026-10-08T03:00:03.913Z Dylan Raiola Set for First Oregon Start as Dante Moore Ruled Out Dylan Raiola is set to make his first start for Oregon against UCLA as the Ducks look to overcome Dante Moore's injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac704dc75342cf4db8d61ff JJ Redick Sends Strong Message About Lakers' Championship Expectations te 2026-10-08T02:50:04.766Z JJ Redick Sends Strong Message About Lakers' Championship Expectations JJ Redick makes his championship expectations clear as the Lakers prepare for a new era led by Luka Doncic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7028475342cf4db8d6170 Sean Payton Provides Promising Update on Injured CB Pat Surtain te 2026-10-08T02:40:04.483Z Sean Payton Provides Promising Update on Injured CB Pat Surtain Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain may be able to return to the field sooner than expected. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac7002d75342cf4db8d60a3 49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk Reaps Unexpected Benefit From Double NFL Fines te 2026-10-08T02:30:05.192Z 49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk Reaps Unexpected Benefit From Double NFL Fines 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk received a surprisingly sweet benefit after his chugging celebration resulted in an NFL fine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6fdd675342cf4db8d6019 Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith Draws Randy Moss Comparison From Steve Sarkisian te 2026-10-08T02:20:06.564Z Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith Draws Randy Moss Comparison From Steve Sarkisian Texas coach Steve Sarkisian made a major comparison involving Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith after facing the Buckeyes this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6fdd575342cf4db8d6010 Odell Beckham Jr. Reveals Why He Signed With the Vikings te 2026-10-08T02:20:05.195Z Odell Beckham Jr. Reveals Why He Signed With the Vikings Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. shares why the Minnesota Vikings were the right team for him to join. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6fb7c75342cf4db8d5f6f Bears Offense Dealt 2 More Brutal Injury Blows Before Packers Game te 2026-10-08T02:10:04.994Z Bears Offense Dealt 2 More Brutal Injury Blows Before Packers Game Chicago Bears running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai were both not present at the team's latest practice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6f92775342cf4db8d5e90 Trump Texas Rally Takeaways as Paxton's Fate Hangs in the Balance te 2026-10-08T02:00:07.339Z Trump Texas Rally Takeaways as Paxton's Fate Hangs in the Balance President Donald Trump came to Texas to campaign for Republican nominee Ken Paxton during the hotly contested Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6f92575342cf4db8d5e87 Colts Star Owns Up to 'Unacceptable' Effort in Week 4 Win te 2026-10-08T02:00:05.711Z Colts Star Owns Up to 'Unacceptable' Effort in Week 4 Win Indianapolis Colts star Sauce Gardner takes accountability for his "unacceptable" effort in the team's Week 4 win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6f6d475342cf4db8d5e41 Ken Paxton calls out James Talarico's 11-day absence at Trump rally, prompting response from campaign te 2026-10-08T01:50:12.362Z Ken Paxton calls out James Talarico's 11-day absence at Trump rally, prompting response from campaign Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton questioned Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico's absence from the campaign trail during President Donald Trump's rally in San Antonio Wednesday, prompting a response from his opponent's campaign less than a month before the November midterm elections. Paxton led the crowd in chanting "Where is Talarico?" while asserting that the Democrat had not been seen campaigning in Texas for 11 days. Talarico's campaign told Fox News Digital the Democrat has been sick with the flu and is expected to return to the campaign trail this weekend. PAXTON VENTS OVER LACK OF CAMPAIGN CONTROL AS DC ESTABLISHMENT HE ONCE BATTLED COMES TO HIS AID "After holding more than 100 public events and shaking tens of thousands of hands, James came down with the flu but will be back on the trail this weekend," JT Ennis, a campaign spokesperson for Talarico, told Fox News Digital.  "Ken Paxton has been ignoring Texans this entire campaign, and his priorities are clear: He doesn’t answer to the people of this state. He answers to his billionaire megadonors and special interests." The statement from Talarico campaign spokesperson JT Ennis also criticized Paxton's campaign priorities, pushing back against the Republican's remarks as the two candidates compete for a U.S. Senate seat. Trump also questioned Talarico's whereabouts during his remarks, repeatedly referencing the Democrat's absence while campaigning on Paxton's behalf. TRUMP-LINKED MAGA INC POURS $10M INTO KEN PAXTON'S TEXAS SENATE RACE AGAINST JAMES TALARICO The president suggested without evidence that Talarico had become sick after eating meat for political reasons, mocking the Democrat's dietary preferences. Trump also criticized Talarico's positions on immigration, public safety and education, while praising Paxton's record as Texas attorney general and urging voters to support his Senate bid. The president emphasized the importance of the Texas race to Republicans' efforts to maintain control of Congress, warning supporters about the consequences of Democrats gaining seats in the Senate. MEET THE VOTERS WHO COULD BREAK THE GOP’S DECADESLONG GRIP ON A REPUBLICAN STRONGHOLD Trump's appearance in San Antonio was part of a broader effort to mobilize Republican voters ahead of the midterm elections. He urged attendees to participate in early voting, which begins Oct. 19 in Texas, or cast their ballots on Election Day. The exchange over Talarico's whereabouts comes as the candidates enter the final weeks of the campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6f6cc75342cf4db8d5df2 Ravens Reveal Plan for Newly-Acquired Center Cam Jurgens te 2026-10-08T01:50:04.320Z Ravens Reveal Plan for Newly-Acquired Center Cam Jurgens The Baltimore Ravens have revealed when fans can expect to see new center Cam Jurgens in the starting lineup. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6f47e75342cf4db8d5db3 GOP Senate hopeful sounds alarm after alleged Mall of America terror plot thwarted te 2026-10-08T01:40:14.694Z GOP Senate hopeful sounds alarm after alleged Mall of America terror plot thwarted Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya says people in her home state of Minnesota "feel under a level of threat" after the FBI arrested an 18-year-old who allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and discussed carrying out a mass shooting at the Mall of America. Tafoya, who is aiming to flip a Democrat-controlled open Senate seat as she faces off against Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the midterm elections, praised authorities in an X post, writing, "Thank you to @FBIMinneapolis and law enforcement for stopping a potential mass-casualty attack." But she also pointed to the midterms as she argued, "This November, the choice is clear: law and order or more of the same. Common sense or chaos." Authorities said Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud had been under investigation for nearly two years before he was arrested on the spot after buying an AK-47-style rifle, magazines and ammunition from an undercover FBI employee. FBI: MALL OF AMERICA TERROR PLOT THWARTED "This was a radicalized young man who needed to be watched," U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen said Wednesday at a news conference. Rosen added that agents "were able to detect a threat, and disrupt it, before the defendant carried out his intention to kill, in his words, maybe 30 to 60 people." Mohamud, according to an FBI agent's sworn complaint, repeatedly affirmed in chat messages to the informant that he intended to attack and kill non-Muslims at the mall on Oct. 24, the date of a scheduled Hmong arts celebration. The Hmong are an ethnic group from East and Southeast Asia with a large community in Minnesota." Tafoya, in a Fox News Digital interview, said, "I hear a lot of concerns from Minnesotans on the campaign trail about crime, and no matter what form that crime takes, Minnesotans know that they feel under a level of threat that has increased lately here in Minnesota." "And in the last week and just today, we saw the arrest of an 18-year-old... American citizen to Somali parents arrested for... planning a terrorist attack — at the Mall of America," Tafoya said, as she referred not only to the thwarting of the terror plot, but also a recent spate of gang gun violence tied to what some in local law enforcement say are members of "the Somali American community." DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB "He basically stated that he wanted to take out anyone who was not a Muslim. He also noted that the Mall of America is owned by people who are Jewish," Tafoya added. "Again, he is of Somalian descent and terror is alive and well and thank God we averted this massive crisis." Flanagan, in a statement on X, wrote, "I’m relieved that a horrific attack on Minnesota was prevented and grateful for the actions of law enforcement." Fox News Digital reached out to Flanagan's campaign for more reaction to the terror plot arrest and to Tafoya's comments, but didn't receive a response at the time this article was published. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, wrote in a statement, "I'm grateful for the heroic work of law enforcement that prevented a mass shooting and terrorist attack at the Mall of America. This shows why we continue to need major coordinated investments in anti-terrorism and local law enforcement to stop attacks like these." MIDTERM MATH: THE THREE FORCES THAT COULD STOP A DEMOCRATIC BLUE WAVE Klobuchar, who is running to succeed retiring Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, emphasized, "Our state must take terrorism and violent crime head on, working with our federal law enforcement and local police departments to keep Minnesotans safe." Her Republican rival in the gubernatorial showdown, House Speaker Lisa Demuth, also praised authorities. "I’m grateful for the work of federal and local law enforcement that stopped this potentially catastrophic ISIS-inspired terrorist plot. It’s frightening to know that a young person could be led down this path," Demuth wrote on X. "It’s fortunate that we have law enforcement officials and members of the U.S. Attorney’s Office that were able to do the work necessary to prevent a terrible act of mass violence from taking place in our community." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6f47d75342cf4db8d5da8 Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the NLCS for third straight season after win over Atlanta Braves te 2026-10-08T01:40:13.714Z Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the NLCS for third straight season after win over Atlanta Braves It's a baseball cliché that pitching wins in the playoffs, but sometimes clichés exist for a reason. The first three games of the NLDS matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves was a showcase of the quality of both teams' pitching staffs. In game one, Tarik Skubal was dominant for Los Angeles, though was nearly matched by the Atlanta bullpen. The Dodgers took control later in the game, but went hitless with runners in scoring position Wednesday despite the 5-3 win. Game 2 was even better. Atlanta scratched across three runs against a shaky Blake Snell and a parade of Dodgers relievers, while Ray Kerr and Didier Fuentes, among others, held the powerful LA lineup to just two. That seemed to shift the series advantage toward the Braves, with Chris Sale scheduled to start Game 3 at home. DODGERS HIT TWO HOMERS OFF CHRIS SALE TO STEAL GAME THREE OF NLDS BEHIND YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO Kike Hernandez and Freddie Freeman touched up Sale for two homers in the fourth inning, but again, LA couldn't score against the Braves relievers. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts got a shaky ninth inning from closer Edwin Diaz to finish it out after a leadoff double. Another low-scoring, 3-1 game between the two teams. Three games, just 17 combined runs. Game 4? More of the same. Tyler Glasnow started for Los Angeles, coming off a solid, but injury-plagued season. Atlanta countered with Tyler Mahle, who, out of nowhere, had the lowest ERA of any starter traded at this year's deadline. Yes, even better than Tarik Skubal. Significantly so, in fact. And once again, despite the talent in both lineups, runs were hard to come by. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Atlanta jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first thanks mostly to the speed and baseball IQ of Michael Harris II. Harris singled to lead off the game, got a running jump to steal second, advanced to third on a grounder, then scored when Glasnow bounced a breaking ball and LA catcher Will Smith couldn't find the ball in time to make a play. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Dodgers tied it through, well, shockingly similar circumstances. In the top of the second, Shohei Ohtani walked to lead off the inning, then stole second as Teoscar Hernandez swung through strike three. Catcher Sean Murphy's throw got into center, letting Ohtani advance to third. Max Muncy seemingly popped up to short left center, but Mauricio Dubon, one night after robbing Freddie Freeman of a home run, just...dropped it. Ohtani came in to score, tying the game at one apiece. It would stay that way for a long, long time. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Glasnow was effectively wild, walking five hitters through 4 2/3 innings, but never allowing Atlanta to break through with a big hit. While Ozzie Albies led off the sixth with a double for the Braves, Alex Vesia and Edgardo Henriquez got Drake Baldwin, Lane Thomas, and Mauricio Dubon to end the threat. Finally, in the seventh, LA got to the Braves bullpen. Fuentes, virtually unhittable in game two in LA, couldn't find the strike zone after a Teoscar Hernandez single chased Mahle from the game. Rookie pinch hitter Josue De Paula walked with two outs, with Kyle Tucker following with one of his own. Braves manager Walt Weiss went to veteran Robert Suarez to face Andy Pages. But Pages, after starting the count 3-0, laced a line drive single up the middle on 3-2 to score two. Henriquez pitched a scoreless bottom of the seventh, getting Ronald Acuna Jr. to ground out after Michael Harris II doubled with two outs. Tanner Scott got the heart of the Atlanta lineup in the eighth, sandwiching a grounder from Ozzie Albies around strikeouts of Olson and Drake Baldwin. In the ninth, Max Muncy provided some further insurance with a long homer to right to stretch the lead to 4-1. Roberts once again turned to Edwin Diaz to close, despite the veteran closer's awful, injury-filled regular season. But Diaz had a drama-free ninth, striking out Rowdy Tellez looking, getting Dubon and Austin Riley to fly out to right to clinch it. For all the talk about LA's star-filled lineup, with Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Kyle Tucker, it was Kike Hernandez, Andy Pages, and Max Muncy who helped carry the limited offense and the Dodgers' pitching that helped secure the series. The Dodgers had just one hit with runners in scoring position all series, but did just enough to support their starters and relievers. The Dodgers have reached their third straight NLCS, after winning championships in 2024 and 2025. They'll face the winner of the Milwaukee Brewers-San Diego Padres series, and with the Brewers up 2-1 in that series, it could set up a matchup of the only two teams to win 100 games in the regular season. And if Milwaukee can avoid using Jacob Misiorowski in the remainder of the series, they'll be able to line him up for two starts in the NLCS, plus a likely relief appearance. For Atlanta, it's another disappointing postseason exit after their title in 2021. The Braves lineup, even with Harris, Acuna, Olson, Baldwin, Albies, and Riley, had just 18 hits in 124 at-bats. That's a .145 batting average, and that's not nearly enough to win a postseason series. They scored eight runs in four games and never could find the big hit they needed to build a big inning against Yamamoto or Glasnow. Once again, sometimes those clichés about pitching turn out to be true. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6f47475342cf4db8d5d53 Two Ravens Stars Remain Sidelined With Injury te 2026-10-08T01:40:04.779Z Two Ravens Stars Remain Sidelined With Injury The Baltimore Ravens injuries are continuing to pile up. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6f47375342cf4db8d5d4a Giants HC John Harbaugh Subtly Calls Out RB Cam Skattebo te 2026-10-08T01:40:03.270Z Giants HC John Harbaugh Subtly Calls Out RB Cam Skattebo Harbaugh is clearly not happy the Giants’ running game and believes they need to step it up. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6f22075342cf4db8d5cb6 Lions' Sam LaPorta Gives Concerning Update on Contract Negotiations te 2026-10-08T01:30:08.054Z Lions' Sam LaPorta Gives Concerning Update on Contract Negotiations Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta doesn't seem to have a lot of confidence that a deal will get done. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6f21e75342cf4db8d5cad LeBron James Could Take On New Role After Sixers' Latest Injury te 2026-10-08T01:30:06.771Z LeBron James Could Take On New Role After Sixers' Latest Injury LeBron James could take on a new role as the Sixers search for answers while dealing with injuries in the frontcourt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6efce75342cf4db8d5c63 FIRST ON FOX: US Coast Guard recruits largest class in nearly 40 years, beats goals for third straight year te 2026-10-08T01:20:14.772Z FIRST ON FOX: US Coast Guard recruits largest class in nearly 40 years, beats goals for third straight year FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Coast Guard recruited its largest enlisted class in nearly four decades during fiscal year 2026, surpassing its recruiting goals for the third consecutive year as the service works to expand its ranks. According to the Coast Guard, 5,445 active-duty members enlisted in fiscal year 2026, up from 5,204 in 2025 and 4,422 in 2024. The service also commissioned 346 active-duty officers, the second-highest total in its history. "These record-breaking recruitment numbers prove that the call to serve still resonates deeply across our country," Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement. US ARMY HITS 2026 RECRUITING GOALS FOUR MONTHS EARLY, PETE HEGSETH ANNOUNCES AT WEST POINT COMMENCEMENT "I am incredibly proud to stand beside these new Coast Guard men and women who have stepped up to defend our Homeland," he continued. "They represent the very best of who we are, and we are going to make sure they have the tools, the training, and the support to get the job done." During fiscal year 2026, the Coast Guard expanded its recruiting efforts, opening four recruiting offices in Miami, Florida; Long Island, New York; Austin, Texas; and the Netherlands. Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Tom Allan said the numbers reflect growing interest in serving. COAST GUARD ENDING RACE-BASED ADMISSIONS FOR OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAM UNDER TRUMP DEI CRACKDOWN "We surpassed our recruiting goals because Americans are ready and willing to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard conducting exciting missions that deliver results our Nation needs," Allan said. "This momentum is about more than numbers; it is about being the world’s best Coast Guard and building the workforce America needs," he added. "We are proud to welcome our newest members and grateful to our recruiters for continuing to deliver exceptional results." The service is also investing in new infrastructure to help train its expanding workforce. The Coast Guard awarded a $400 million contract to modernize Training Center Cape May in New Jersey, marking the largest shore construction award in the service's history. TRUMP TURNS TO EMERGING TECH GIANT IN MULTI-BILLION BID TO RAMP UP US SUBMARINE PRODUCTION The facility serves as the Coast Guard's sole basic training center for enlisted recruits, and the improvements are intended to accommodate its growing workforce. The recruitment gains come as the Coast Guard pursues a modernization initiative known as Force Design. Among the initiative's goals is to expand the Coast Guard's military workforce by at least 15,000 members by the end of fiscal year 2028 to support an expanding fleet and growing mission demands. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6efc775342cf4db8d5c2d Newsom Considers Ending Death Sentences for 563 California Prisoners te 2026-10-08T01:20:07.714Z Newsom Considers Ending Death Sentences for 563 California Prisoners Gov. Gavin Newsom ramped up talks after a botched execution in Tennessee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6efc575342cf4db8d5c0d Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Addresses Heated Exchange With HC Mike McCarthy te 2026-10-08T01:20:05.203Z Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Addresses Heated Exchange With HC Mike McCarthy After his cuss-filled exchange with Mike McCarthy during “Thursday Night Football,” the veteran QB had little to say. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6efc375342cf4db8d5c04 Unlikely Guardians Star Joins Exclusive Club With Postseason Heroics te 2026-10-08T01:20:03.734Z Unlikely Guardians Star Joins Exclusive Club With Postseason Heroics Cleveland Guardians outfielder Jo Adell accomplished a rare feat during his team's Game 3 matchup against the Chicago White Sox. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6ed7775342cf4db8d5bc2 ESPN star Stephen A. Smith's Lane Johnson, Eagles rant triggers immediate video apology te 2026-10-08T01:10:15.392Z ESPN star Stephen A. Smith's Lane Johnson, Eagles rant triggers immediate video apology Stephen A. Smith loves playing the Teflon Don of sports media; that is, until he faces some actual criticism. ESPN's heavyweight had to answer for his own words after aiming for Lane Johnson’s sudden retirement. The Philadelphia Eagles tackle made a surprising decision by announcing his retirement four games into the NFL season. "Right now, it is critical that I focus on my mental health," Johnson, the 14-year veteran, announced. EAGLES PART WITH CAM JURGENS ONE DAY AFTER LOSING LANE JOHNSON TO RETIREMENT IN ROSTER SHAKEUP Lane Johnson has previously spoken publicly about his ongoing struggles with severe anxiety and depression. But on Wednesday’s First Take, Stephen A. set off the internet after questioning the timing of Johnson’s decision and suggested the Eagles’ poor season, through four weeks, had far more to do with it than any personal reasons. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Now he calls it quits. Not before the season. Not in the offseason," Smith said. " ... Four games into the 2026 season, a dude that has been in the league forever sits back and says, ‘I need to focus on my mental health.’ Am I making it up?" Smith doubled down, mocking the timing of Lane's decision: "And this brother said, ‘Hey, my life matters. It’s time. I’m gonna call it quits. My mental health. My mental.' Lord!" To be fair, losing an All-Pro anchor in October is a brutal blow for Philly, especially after Howie Roseman shipped starting lineman Cam Jurgens to Baltimore earlier in the day. Perhaps the Eagles are in position to be early sellers, which Smith's original point touched on. Those comments didn't land too hot. Co-host Kimberley A. Martin stepped in live on air to call him out: "I feel like you’re making light of the situation." STEPHEN A SMITH AND ESPN SHOULD CONSIDER A FULL-TIME REUNION WITH SKIP BAYLESS Feeling the room shift, Smith immediately tried pivoting on air to claim he was attacking the organization rather than the player: "I would never make light of mental health issues. I’m making light of the Philadelphia Eagles’ trashy situation right now," he said. Smith followed up and posted an apology video on X later that afternoon addressing the backlash. "I’m sorry that when I was on television earlier this morning, on First Take … people misconstrued me minimizing mental health," he said. Stephen A. claims he's immune to the noise, yet he folded the instant the heat turned up. If a single afternoon on X sends him running for cover, his presidential dreams are DOA. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6ed7075342cf4db8d5ba2 How the Iran War Is Reaching U.S. Bases te 2026-10-08T01:10:08.016Z How the Iran War Is Reaching U.S. Bases As the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues, it’s being felt in a wider region. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent at The New York Times, explains how the conflict is reaching U.S. bases and why the United States is pulling back its military presence in some locations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6ed6c75342cf4db8d5b6c Robert Griffin III Fires Stern Bryce Underwood Warning to Michigan Coaches te 2026-10-08T01:10:04.489Z Robert Griffin III Fires Stern Bryce Underwood Warning to Michigan Coaches Robert Griffin III warns Michigan coaches about how to best utilize the skillset of starting quarterback Bryce Underwood. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e8cd75342cf4db8d5823 Precautionary boil water advisory issued for Maricopa te 2026-10-08T00:50:21.756Z Precautionary boil water advisory issued for Maricopa Global Water-Santa Cruz Water Company, Inc. is issuing a precautionary boil water advisory to water utility customers in the City of Maricopa. Do not drink tap water without boiling it first. This advisory is being issued because two preliminary tests indicate the tap water could be contaminated with E. coli. Until repeat testing is performed the presence of E. coli in the water system is not confirmed. However, we are issuing this notice out of an abundance of caution. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality regulations require us to take repeat samples at and near the location where the two positive samples were originally taken. It will take approximately 24 hours to receive the results from the repeat sampling. Please visit our website updates: www.gwresources.com/public-notice. What Customers Need to Know As of Oct. 7, 2026, you should boil all water for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes. Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one (1) minute, then let it cool before using. Bottled water may be used as an alternative. Boil your tap water even if you filter it through a home water filter or a pitcher that filters water. Do not use un-boiled tap water for drinking or cooking, making ice or beverages, brushing teeth, preparing infant formula or food. E. coli bacteria can make you sick and are a particular concern for people with weakened immune systems. Boiling water kills bacteria, viruses, and other organisms that can cause disease. This precaution helps protect your health and that of your family. See advice from your health care provider if you have health concerns. If you have a compromised immune system, have an infant, or are elderly, you may be at increased risk and should seek advice about drinking water from your health care providers. When Will Customers Get an Update Global Water-Santa Cruz Water Company, Inc. will continue testing to confirm that the water is safe to drink. Residents can anticipate receiving additional information by tomorrow, October 8, 2026. For additional questions, please contact Customer Service at 866-940-1102 or customerservice@gwresources.com. The post Precautionary boil water advisory issued for Maricopa appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e8c375342cf4db8d57c5 Saints Get Update on WR Chris Olave After Concerning Garbage-Time Injury te 2026-10-08T00:50:11.917Z Saints Get Update on WR Chris Olave After Concerning Garbage-Time Injury New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave took a hit to his left knee during the closing minutes of Monday night's game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e8c275342cf4db8d57bc Yankees Make Bold Jazz Chisholm Jr Decision for Game 3 vs Rays te 2026-10-08T00:50:10.587Z Yankees Make Bold Jazz Chisholm Jr Decision for Game 3 vs Rays The New York Yankees are not starting Jazz Chisholm Jr. for their crucial Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e8c175342cf4db8d57b3 Texans Make Major DeMeco Ryans Change After Disastrous 0-4 Start te 2026-10-08T00:50:09.208Z Texans Make Major DeMeco Ryans Change After Disastrous 0-4 Start DeMeco Ryans takes a more direct role with the Texans' defense as Houston looks to rebound from 0-4 start. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e8bf75342cf4db8d57aa Dodgers Remain Noncommittal on Closer Role Amid Postseason Uncertainty te 2026-10-08T00:50:07.805Z Dodgers Remain Noncommittal on Closer Role Amid Postseason Uncertainty Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Edwin Diaz hasn't secured the team's closer role despite his strong run of form. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e8be75342cf4db8d57a1 Padres All-Star's Status Still Undecided Before Possible Elimination Game te 2026-10-08T00:50:06.517Z Padres All-Star's Status Still Undecided Before Possible Elimination Game Padres manager Craig Stammen updated the status of injured left-handed pitcher Adrian Morejon prior to Game 4 of the NLDS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e8bd75342cf4db8d5798 Padres Make Crucial Mason Miller Decision Ahead of NLDS Game 4 te 2026-10-08T00:50:05.059Z Padres Make Crucial Mason Miller Decision Ahead of NLDS Game 4 The San Diego Padres reinstated right-handed pitcher Mason Miller from the postseason paternity list on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e8bb75342cf4db8d578f Ex-Pro Bowler Declares Eagles’ Super Bowl Window Closed After Cam Jurgens Trade te 2026-10-08T00:50:03.418Z Ex-Pro Bowler Declares Eagles’ Super Bowl Window Closed After Cam Jurgens Trade A former lineman thinks the Eagles' season is "over" after trading Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e41b75342cf4db8d56d9 Iowa city council meeting erupts after former member opens meeting with satanic prayer and 'Hail Satan' te 2026-10-08T00:30:19.292Z Iowa city council meeting erupts after former member opens meeting with satanic prayer and 'Hail Satan' A city council in Iowa erupted after a resident opened a meeting with a satanic prayer on Tuesday. Before the meeting of the Ottumwa City Council began, former council member Matt Dalbey opened with an invocation to the "dark father" to "embrace the Luciferian impulse to eat of the tree of knowledge" before ending with a "Hail Satan" declaration. After the council recited the Pledge of Allegiance and took roll, New Life Center pastor Rick Bick interrupted the meeting to demand pushback against Dalbey's invocation. LUTHERAN MINISTER AND HOUSE CANDIDATE UNDER FIRE AFTER RECOUNTING HER PART IN SATANIST COUPLE'S WEDDING "Let's just reverse this curse that was put on our city. That ending with 'Hail Satan' or 'Hail dark god,' that's not welcome here," Bick insisted. Though City Council member Cara Galloway told Bick to save his comments for public discussion, Bick demanded immediate action. "It needs to be done now," Bick said. "I appreciate what Ms. Galloway is saying, but that was a curse put on the city. When he said 'Hail Satan' ... most of you know that, and we need to just stop and reverse it." In response, Ottumwa Mayor Benjamin Foote requested 30 seconds of silence to allow for prayer or reflection and overruled Galloway's efforts to move forward with the meeting. Reacting to the controversy, Foote told Fox News Digital, "This is not a reflection of our community. As the Mayor of my hometown in Iowa, I know the people of Ottumwa, and the invocation read at the start of Tuesday’s meeting does not represent the faith or the values of families who call this city home." SWING STATE MAYOR SUED AS CITY’S MUSLIM HOLIDAY DISPLAYS IGNITE RELIGIOUS-FAVORITISM FIGHT After the meeting concluded, Galloway gave additional comments on the matter, repeating past concerns she had about establishing invocations at city council meetings that could lead to more conflicts. "Opening with an invocation means allowing viewpoints that may not reflect our own, and responding to someone's invocation is a slippery slope to putting a financial liability on the taxpayers and allowing for others to object or respond," Galloway said. "And this is exactly why I had concerns about having an invocation when we first talked about it, and I think I even specifically referenced that having someone from the Church of Satan or a prayer about Satan when we talked about that, that this could happen, and we would need to allow it." "I just want to remind us that again, sometimes things are said that we may not agree with ... and while you're allowed to do the moment of silence and that kind of thing too, I think we've opened ourselves up for others to object or respond to others' invocations," she continued. "And we need to remember that we are up here to be neutral and allow viewpoints because we've opened up invocations." According to a report by the Ottumwa Courier, the city adopted an invocation policy in January. The policy says it does not endorse any faith or religous denomination but is intended "to acknowledge and express the City Council's respect for the diversity of both organized and unorganized religious denominations, as well as other faiths, belief systems, or the lack thereof, represented and practiced among the citizens of the City of Ottumwa." SUPREME COURT SHOWDOWN LOOMS OVER ST MICHAEL STATUE BLOCKED FROM PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING In a private message, according to the Ottumwa Courier, Dalbey, who is a member of The Satanic Temple of Iowa, said that the prayer is commonly used by the temple "but has nothing to do with the belief in a satanic deity." In a comment to Fox News Digital, council member Bill Hoffman described leaving the room once the prayer was invoked and returning for the Pledge of Allegiance, though he defended Dalbey's right to say what he believes. "I'm a Christian man with Christian values. That doesn't mean I don't want to observe his First Amendment right. It just means that I want to use my rights not to observe that," he said. Hoffman added that he expects the invocation policy to be discussed in the future and that the council did not condone the content. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e41a75342cf4db8d56d0 'Glad to see it': Super Bowl champion Bruce Arians rips out-of-control NFL refs after two suspensions te 2026-10-08T00:30:18.142Z 'Glad to see it': Super Bowl champion Bruce Arians rips out-of-control NFL refs after two suspensions NFL officials were suspended after separate incidents occurred involving players in two different games this past weekend, and one former Super Bowl-winning head coach was a bit "surprised" by what happened. Bruce Arians, who won the Super Bowl alongside Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the team’s head coach in 2021, knows that things can get heated with referees on game days. However, under the new collective bargaining agreement between the referees and the NFL, the league has the right to take action when they deem a line was crossed – no matter which side did so. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The NFL suspended line judge Jeff Seeman for 2 games and referee Adrian Hill for 1 game due to "unprofessional conduct toward a player." For Seeman, he was seen in a late-game exchange with Arizona Cardinals star Trey McBride, where he clearly mouthed a couple obscenities toward the tight end, who had been frustrated over an unflagged contact play on third down. As for Hill, he got frustrated after Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon blocked Vikings' linebacker Eric Willson into him, which knocked the official to the ground. Hill stood up and confronted Wilson immediately face-to-face before ordering him to go back to the huddle. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "This kind of behavior from an official towards a player is unacceptable," NFL Players Association Executive Director JC Tretter shared on social media. "Players are consistently held accountable when the roles are reversed. We expect the NFL to hold officials to the same standard." Arians saw the altercations as well, and he gave OutKick his take on it during a recent interview. "I did see it and I am surprised a little bit because there was never accountability before," he said, while also highlighting his work with Novartis and early prostate cancer screenings for their new initiative. "Under the new collective bargaining agreement with officials, there’s a lot more accountability and I’m glad to see that. "I’ve had many, many run-ins with the referees. I’m legendary in that part, you know. They’d come over [and say], ‘Please, just don’t spit on me, coach.’ I’d be hollering and screaming at them. But, yeah, it’s a great thing I think." As he said, Arians had dust-ups with officials during his lengthy tenure in the league, but that’s something seen on game days all the time. He was surprised, however, to see it occur with players, who usually let the coaches do the yelling for him. "I was surprised it was more with a player than a coach, because coaches can go way overboard," Arians explained. "But I think that’s a very, very important thing that the NFL now has control." It seems the league didn’t want to handle this behind the scenes, but rather sent a broader message with these two suspensions: acts like this by officials won’t be tolerated moving forward. Arians believes that is the right balance to have in the sport. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e41375342cf4db8d56aa F.B.I. Arrests Teen Accused of Plotting Mass Shooting at Mall of America te 2026-10-08T00:30:11.508Z F.B.I. Arrests Teen Accused of Plotting Mass Shooting at Mall of America A yearslong investigation led federal agents to arrest an 18-year-old in Minnesota this week after he purchased a rifle from an undercover officer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e41275342cf4db8d56a1 Before Midterms, Trump Distances Himself From His Political Advisers’ Work Overseas te 2026-10-08T00:30:10.422Z Before Midterms, Trump Distances Himself From His Political Advisers’ Work Overseas President Trump wrote on social media that the advisers, James Blair and Chris LaCivita, serve as “outside consultants” for his political operation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e41075342cf4db8d568e Florida Court Orders Expungement of Report Criticizing DeSantis Administration te 2026-10-08T00:30:08.501Z Florida Court Orders Expungement of Report Criticizing DeSantis Administration The grand jury report, which was never released publicly but was leaked to a Miami news station, wrongfully “impugned” private individuals, an appeals panel found. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e40f75342cf4db8d5685 Judge Throws Out Last Defendant’s Confession in Sept. 11 Case at Guantánamo te 2026-10-08T00:30:07.380Z Judge Throws Out Last Defendant’s Confession in Sept. 11 Case at Guantánamo The government is now 5-0 in its efforts to admit the so-called clean team confessions to the capital cases at Guantánamo Bay. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e1c375342cf4db8d563f Critical House race that could decide control of Congress hits home stretch as GOP rep warns what's at stake te 2026-10-08T00:20:19.750Z Critical House race that could decide control of Congress hits home stretch as GOP rep warns what's at stake PRAIRIE CITY, Iowa — Iowa's 1st Congressional District is shaping up to be one of the closest races in the country as Republicans try to hold their razor-thin majority in the House, and Fox News Digital spoke to Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks about her pitch to keep the seat in GOP hands and what Democrats taking back control would mean. "Common sense over crazy. This is just common sense over crazy communism," Miller-Meeks told Fox News Digital about her opponent, former Democratic state Rep. Christina Bohannan, who Miller-Meeks said is "perfectly in alignment" with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Miller-Meeks accused Bohannan, who the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has labeled a "DEI queen," of supporting progressive priorities during her time in the Iowa House that aren't in line with where the majority of Iowa voters stand. "My opponent has not supported law enforcement, she tries to hide where she is on open borders, she has voted against every single tax cut while she was an Iowa legislator and said that the working family's tax cut was dangerous and would get rid of all of it," Miller-Meeks said. "Then she talks about in her campaign ads supporting tax cuts for the middle class. She also supported keeping boys in girls sports and boys and girls locker rooms." HOUSE GOP BILL MOVES TO CLOSE WHISTLEBLOWER GAPS EXPOSED BY MINNESOTA MEDICAID FRAUD SCANDAL Miller-Meeks, who spoke to Fox News Digital at a Department of Agriculture roundtable talking to farmers about their needs and the Trump administration's efforts to lower burdensome farming regulations, said that over the next month until the election her campaign will continue to "make sure that we're serving Iowans, that were out meeting with constituents answering their questions, coming before them and being available and doing the great constituent work that we've always done and showing the contrast." The incumbent congressman touted her record of working to bring in a massive steel mill in recent months, creating manufacturing jobs, helping farmers through ethanol and biodiesel policies, improving water quality and supporting conservation. DEM IN KEY SWING RACE MISSED NEARLY HALF HER STATE HOUSE VOTES WHILE TAKING TAXPAYER SALARY: 'NO SHOW' Voters across the country, including in Iowa, have expressed frustration with the economy, the cost of gas and diesel, and the Iran War, and while Miller-Meeks acknowledged the concerns, she's making the case that putting Democrats back in power isn't the answer, as they would roll back the work that has been done by Republicans. "There'll be no relief coming," she said. "They already said that they would get rid of all those policies." Miller-Meeks said the Democratic Party as a whole has moved further left and will attempt to "get rid of" Republican-led measures she credited with making U.S. steel production more competitive and benefiting states like Iowa. "Our bill on opening up energy production here in the United States did bring gasoline prices and diesel prices down at the first of the year," Miller-Meeks explained, adding that if Republican policies had been put in place during the Biden administration "we would have already had more biodiesel, which would have helped bring down diesel prices." The congresswoman argued Republicans will fight to preserve policies that lower energy, housing, healthcare and prescription drug costs, create jobs and root out fraud, waste and abuse that cost taxpayers millions. "It's not just making prices affordable, but it's also increasing wages and increasing jobs and good-paying jobs," she said. "We have certainly done that with the policies that we've put in place that the Democrats would get rid of." WATCH: BATTLEGROUND DEMOCRAT CALLED IOWA A 'BACKWATER' OVER TRANSGENDER ATHLETES BAN Miller-Meeks also mentioned several proposals she led targeting fraud in government programs following the Feeding Our Future scandal, which raised many questions about accountability among state leaders. The Medicaid Whistleblower Protection Act would establish federal protections nationwide for Medicaid workers who report early warning signs of fraud, and the WALZ Act would require the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General to open investigations into any program that sees a 10% or greater increase in total payments over any six-month period within a fiscal year. "Tackling corruption inside the government, inside government agencies, or in members of Congress or the administration, we're gonna continue to do that and work to serve Iowans and the American people," she said. This will be Bohannan’s third time running for Congress against Miller-Meeks after narrowly losing by less than a percentage point in 2024. The race is rated a "toss up" by Cook Political Report, reflecting Democratic momentum and broader headwinds facing Republicans in a midterm election shaped by President Donald Trump’s approval ratings and economic concerns. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Bohannan defended her positions, writing Miller-Meeks' "siding with drug companies, data centers, billionaires and party leadership at every turn" is "self-serving." "What's crazy is pretending to represent your constituents when you're bought and sold. I'll always put Iowa first--that's common sense," Bohannan said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e1c275342cf4db8d5636 Cleveland Guardians stay alive in ALDS, deny White Sox clinch at home te 2026-10-08T00:20:18.566Z Cleveland Guardians stay alive in ALDS, deny White Sox clinch at home The Chicago White Sox last clinched a postseason series at home when Jiggs Donahue and George Davis helped the South Siders defeat the Chicago Cubs in Game 6 of the 1906 World Series. More than a century later, the White Sox came up short Thursday in their bid to clinch a spot in the American League Championship Series on their home field, falling to the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 3. The Guardians haven't made it to what is effectively the MLB's playoffs semifinals since 2005. The White Sox entered the potential ALDS-clinching game with a 2-0 series lead and struck first when catcher Kyle Teel doubled to right field, driving in the game’s first run. WHITE SOX RIDE ANOTHER DRAMATIC COMEBACK WIN TO BEAT GUARDIANS AND TAKE COMMANDING 2-0 ALDS LEAD The Guardians recorded two triples in a postseason game for the first time in franchise history. They became the first major league team to accomplish the feat since the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series. Adell, Ramírez, Bailey and Brayan Rocchio each had two of the team’s 11 hits — a complete turnaround for the AL Central champions after they managed just three runs and seven hits in the first two games of the series combined. Chicago won its first four games in a surprising postseason appearance after going 60-102 last year. It was backed by a frenzied crowd of 40,590 for the franchise’s first home playoff game since 2021, but there wasn’t much for the fans to cheer in the final innings. Parker Messick is scheduled to start for Cleveland in Game 4 on Thursday. Wednesday marked Chicago’s first home playoff game since 2021 and another milestone in a surprising season. The White Sox had lost a combined 324 games over the previous three years. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e1c075342cf4db8d5620 Democrats fight to hold a competitive Mesa seat in bid to flip the legislature te 2026-10-08T00:20:16.817Z Democrats fight to hold a competitive Mesa seat in bid to flip the legislature Rep. Lorena Austin and Jacob Martinez, both Democrats, and Republican Brad Bettencourt participate in the Clean Elections debate for Legislative District 9 on Oct. 6, 2026. The debate was moderated by journalist TJ L'Heureux of the Arizona Agenda. (Screenshot via Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission/YouTube) Democrats are hoping to hold onto a Mesa legislative district in their bid to capture the state legislature, fending off a challenge from a Republican with ties to Kari Lake.  Legislative District 9, which stretches across Mesa’s downtown core and much of the west side of the city, leans Democratic but is among the most competitive districts in the state. Its two seats in the Arizona House of Representatives have been held by Democrats since 2022, though it’s been close.  In 2022, Seth Blattman narrowly defeated a Republican opponent to win his first term by just 760 votes. Two years later, Blattman eked out a second term with a vote difference of 928 between him and another Republican candidate. Blattman chose not to run for re-election this year.  During a Tuesday debate, political newcomer Jacob Martinez and Rep. Lorena Austin, who is seeking re-election, called on voters to reject Republican Brad Bettencourt, characterizing him as an outsider who will push many of the same policies the current GOP majority has.  “I think it’s very clear that the choice for our district should be people who are from this community, who love it and who will always advocate for it,” Austin said.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Austin and Martinez both grew up in Mesa. Bettencourt, who attended Arizona State University and has lived in Arizona for many years, touted his career in banking as proof that he is best suited to addressing affordability issues at the state legislature.  “Who up here actually has made the numbers work in the past? And who’s in the best position to make your life more affordable?” he said.  Bettencourt’s past criticism of the state’s elections were particularly spotlighted on Tuesday. Bettencourt previously worked as a technician at a vote center in Maricopa County in 2022, and testified that same year as a witness for failed gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake as she tried to overturn her loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs.  When asked on Tuesday whether he believes Hobbs was legitimately elected, Bettencourt refused to say she was.  “Katie Hobbs is currently governor,” he said in his first response. “If anyone doesn’t like that, they can vote in November.” Shortly after Joe Biden won the 2020 election, Republicans who falsely claimed that Trump won frequently sidestepped the issue at the time by asserting that Biden was the sitting president. When pressed on whether he believes Hobbs was legitimately elected, Bettencourt conceded that she was elected, but omitted the key word “legitimately.”  “She’s elected governor,” he said. The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you need to cast your vote. Arizona Votes: 2026 While Bettencourt complained that he witnessed “some of the most incompetent and inefficient  group of workers” during his time in Maricopa County elections, he was unable to say what legislation he would advance in the state legislature to improve conditions. Instead, he blamed the county’s election issues on “sloppiness.”  Meanwhile, Austin, who is Arizona’s first nonbinary legislator and uses they/them pronouns, said they would be interested in working to make elections more accessible for disabled voters and placing more ballot boxes in rural areas. And Martinez said he would push for the state to allow election workers to tabulate early ballots turned in on election day immediately, which he said would help speed up results and help raise public trust.  “People’s biggest complaint with our elections is that we don’t get results fast enough,” Martinez said. “Yet the Republican legislature refuses to allow early ballots to be counted before a given date, (which) then delays the entire count.”  All three candidates agreed that investment companies have strained the state’s housing market, but differed on whether lawmakers should take action against them. Austin pointed out that Democrats have proposed legislation to cap the number of properties investment companies can purchase in the past, but the Republican-controlled legislature has refused to consider it. They urged voters to support Democratic candidates in November to help that legislation become a reality.  “We have to do something different,” Austin said. “We’ve had bills on the table as Democrats but they’ve not received hearings, and so I hope that changes with a Democratic majority next session.” Democrats have sought to flip party control of the state legislature several times in recent years, with no success. Republicans have held onto a majority in the state House since 1966 and have controlled both legislative chambers for all but four years in the past 60 years. But this year’s record-low disapproval of President Donald Trump and polls showing voters overwhelmingly prefer Democratic candidates over Republicans have reenergized hopes of toppling GOP control of the state legislature.  Martinez said he would prefer even tighter control of investment companies in the housing market, advocating for a full ban on companies buying single-family homes, which some economists have said is a key factor in the housing affordability crisis in Arizona and beyond.  But Bettencourt, a real estate investor, said that he would rather use other tools to increase homebuilding, like streamlining local permit processes. He added that he would consider a cap on how many properties investment companies could purchase, though he couldn’t say what that cap would be. And when Martinez criticized corporate landlords for failing to maintain residences, Bettencourt said tenants should be aware of their legal rights.  Martinez lambasted Bettencourt for his unwillingness to regulate investment companies, saying that the Republican wouldn’t advocate for the interests of everyday Arizonans but would instead focus on protecting the financial interests of investors like himself.  “Brad owns over 50 homes and has bragged about owning 50 homes,” Martinez said. “So, putting any sort of cap on what properties people can be buying and ensuring families can afford (them) — it benefits Brad to not do that. And that’s not the kind of representation that we need making decisions down at the Capitol.”  Bettencourt rebutted that he himself doesn’t own 50 homes, but that he co-owns multiple properties, along with others, which he said is “normal for someone who’s an investor.” The trio also weighed in on education funding, particularly the state’s ballooning universal private school voucher program. Formally called the Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, the program has grown to an annual cost of more than $1 billion, and has been widely criticized for resulting in luxury purchases, like diamond rings and airline tickets.  Republican lawmakers have refused to contemplate regulating the program or instituting reforms aimed at creating accountability.  Austin and Martinez both said they would back legislation to implement changes in the program, including an income eligibility cap, reporting requirements or academic standards for schools that receive ESA dollars. But they also noted that doing so would be impossible without first flipping party control of the state legislature. “We’ve heard so much talk about waste, fraud and abuse, yet when it’s money spent on lingerie or diamond rings under the guise of the ESA program, the Republican legislature stands by and does nothing,” Martinez said. “They’d rather see public education continue to be defunded and not have the resources they need than ensure that there’s accountability and that students in public schools have what they need to succeed.”    Bettencourt, meanwhile, said he wouldn’t change a thing about the voucher system.   “A lot of the families in my district like the ESA program and school choice, so I don’t want to make massive changes to it. But always look out for the fraud,” he said.  But when pressed on what changes could be made to address any fraud found, Bettencourt waffled, saying program administrators are working to do that already, and that he believes the rate of fraud in the program is far lower than in other government programs.  Martinez needled Bettencourt on his answer, criticizing him for replicating the GOP party practice of turning a blind eye to issues in the program. Bettencourt sharply replied that he opposes the fraudulent use of public dollars anywhere and added that some public schools also misuse taxpayer dollars.  Republicans frequently cast aspersions on public schools to deflect concerns about the ESA program, despite the fact that public schools — unlike the vendors that accept ESA money — must account for every dollar spent and undergo multiple audits and performance reviews. They also are required to accept every student in their district, unlike the private schools that take voucher payments. The lawmakers that make up next year’s legislature must also consider whether to renew Proposition 123, a $300 million annual funding source for public schools. The initiative expired last year, and Republican lawmakers have been unable to come to an agreement to revive it, with some wanting to attach increased reporting requirements to it and others clamoring to earmark the money for teacher salaries, even though the education advocates and teachers themselves argue that letting public schools choose what needs the funds go towards is best.  Whatever the final deal looks like must be sent to voters for approval. Martinez and Austin said they would back a clean extension of the original funding plan, without adding extra requirements or caveats for schools to deal with, in line with what Democratic lawmakers have been pushing for two years. But Bettencourt was unable to say what he would support, admitting that he didn’t know enough about it to have an opinion.  “I know a little bit about this one, I’m not an expert on it yet,” he said. “I do want to get that through, but I know there has been some back-and-forth in the legislature so, this one I’d review a little more.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6e1b775342cf4db8d55ee JJ Redick Clarifies Lakers Comment That Appeared to Shade LeBron James te 2026-10-08T00:20:07.671Z JJ Redick Clarifies Lakers Comment That Appeared to Shade LeBron James JJ Redick explains why the Lakers' revamped roster may fit better around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. 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Ir a una sección de la guía del votante Registro Fechas clave Preguntas votación Derechos electorales Cámara de EE. UU Gobernador y gabinete Senado de Arizona Cámara de Arizona Juntas escolares ¿Cómo puedo consultar mis propios datos de registro electoral? Usa esta herramienta para verificar si estás registrado para votar, con qué partido estás registrado, si necesitas actualizar tu dirección o si estás en la lista de votación anticipada (llamada AEVL). Debes haberte registrado para votar antes del 5 de octubre para participar en las elecciones generales. Fechas clave de las elecciones 5 de octubre Fecha límite para registrarse para votar 7 de octubre Se envían las boletas por correo; comienza la votación anticipada 23 de octubre Último día para solicitar una boleta por correo 27 de octubre Último día para enviar tu boleta por correo 30 de octubre Último día para votar anticipadamente en persona 3 de noviembre Día de las elecciones generales Preguntas frecuentes sobre votación ¿Por qué tengo dos boletas electorales? Los votantes del condado Pima votarán por 34 cargos electos y 13 propuestas estatales, además de propuestas locales y escolares, lo que significa que tendrán dos boletas de doble cara para votar. Obtenga más información sobre las boletas de dos caras aquí. ¿Cómo puedo encontrar un lugar de votación o un centro de votación? Puede votar anticipadamente en persona del 9 de octubre al 1 de noviembre. También puede votar en persona el día de las elecciones, el 5 de noviembre. Condado de Pima: Mira este mapa. Alrededor del estado: Utilice esta herramienta para encontrar un lugar de votación. Qué llevar a las urnas de votación En las urnas el Día de las Elecciones deberá decir su nombre y lugar de residencia y presentar una identificación al funcionario electoral.  La identificación con fotografía puede ser una de las siguientes: Licencia de conducir válida de Arizona Tarjeta de identificación no operativa válida de Arizona Tarjeta de inscripción tribal u otra forma de identificación tribal Identificación válida emitida por el gobierno federal, estatal o local de los Estados Unidos Si no tiene ninguna de esas identificaciones con fotografía, puede mostrar dos de las siguientes opciones: Factura de servicios públicos del/la elector/a que esté fechada dentro de los 90 días previos a la elección. La factura de servicios públicos puede ser de electricidad, gas, agua, desechos sólidos, drenaje, teléfono, teléfono celular o televisión por cable Estado de cuenta de un banco o cooperativa de crédito que esté fechada dentro de los 90 días previos a la elección Registro vehicular válido de Arizona Tarjeta de los censos indios Declaración de impuestos sobre la propiedad de la residencia del/la elector/a Tarjeta de inscripción tribal u otra forma de identificación tribal Tarjeta de seguro vehicular de Arizona Certificado del Registrador Identificación válida emitida por el gobierno federal, estatal o local de los Estados Unidos, incluyendo una tarjeta de registro electoral emitida por el Registrador del Condado Cualquier material por correo postal dirigido al/la elector/a marcado como “Material Oficial Electoral” (escrito como “Official Election Material” en inglés) Si no tienes dos de esos, hay una tercera opción:  Cualquier identificación válida con fotografía de la primera lista en la cual la dirección no coincida razonablemente con el registro del precinto electoral, acompañada de una identificación sin fotografía de la segunda lista en la cual la dirección sí coincida razonablemente con el registro del precinto. Pasaporte de los Estados Unidos sin dirección de domicilio y un artículo válido de la segunda lista Identificación Militar de los Estados Unidos sin dirección de domicilio y un artículo válido de la segunda lista También se requiere una identificación válida antes de recibir una boleta en cualquier lugar de votación anticipada en persona o centro de votación de emergencia o de una junta electoral especial. ¿Cómo puedo votar por correo?  Las boletas se enviarán por correo a los votantes registrados en la lista de votación anticipada el 9 de octubre. También puede solicitar una boleta anticipada única antes del 25 de octubre. Vaya al Portal de Información para Votantes de Arizona. O en el condado de Pima, solicite una boleta por correo a la oficina del registrador del condado. Encuentre enlaces para otros condados. Para unirse a la Lista Activa de Votación Temprana y recibir una boleta por correo para todas las elecciones futuras, actualice su registro de votante aquí y seleccione AEVL (“Active Early Voting List”). La fecha límite recomendada para enviar su boleta por correo es el 29 de octubre. Recuerde firmar su boleta temprana o es posible que su voto no cuente. Subsanar (arreglar) una boleta anticipada/por correo Es necesario “subsanar” una boleta si los trabajadores electorales cuestionan la validez de su firma o si olvidó firmar su boleta anticipada. Los votantes que necesiten explicar y/o resolver una firma inconsistente entre su boleta y su tarjeta de registro deben hacerlo a más tardar el quinto día hábil después de un día de elección primaria, general o especial que incluya un cargo federal, según la ley de Arizona. Las elecciones de 2024 incluyen contiendas para posiciones federales. Si un votante presenta una boleta sin firma, el registrador del condado u otro funcionario a cargo de las elecciones debe hacer un esfuerzo para comunicarse con el votante, informarle de la firma que falta y permitirle agregar su firma no más tarde de las 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones, según la ley de Arizona. En el condado de Pima, puede obtener una boleta de reemplazo en cualquier Sitio de Reemplazo de Boletas o Centro de Votación, y necesitará una identificación. Puede solicitar una nueva boleta aquí. En el condado de Maricopa, hay más información disponible sobre la subsanación de boletas aquí. ¿Tiene más preguntas o vive fuera de los condados de Pima y Maricopa? La Oficina del Secretario de Estado de Arizona tiene la información de contacto y los sitios web de los registradores del condado para todos los funcionarios electorales del condado aquí. Derecho al voto Los votantes del condado de Pima pueden consultar el estado de su boleta de votación anticipada aquí. Los votantes del condado de Maricopa pueden consultar el estado de su boleta de votación anticipada aquí. Los votantes de otras partes de Arizona pueden consultar el estado de su boleta de votación anticipada aquí. Obtén más información sobre la seguridad electoral aquí. ¿Necesita ayuda con el idioma o tiene preguntas sobre sus derechos de voto? Conozca su derecho al voto NALEO ¡Ve y Vota!: Llama al 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA ó 1-888-839-8682 Proyecto de Protección del Voto Nativo de Arizona: Si tiene problemas para votar, llame a esta línea directa: 1-888-777-3831 APIA VOTE and AAJC Idiomas Asiáticos: Llama al 1-888-API-VOTE ó 1-888-274-8683  Comité de Abogados por los Derechos Civiles ante la Ley/10 Idiomas: 1-866-OUR-VOTE  1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (Español/Inglés)  1-844-YALLA-US (Árabe/Inglés)  1-888-API-VOTE (Inglés, Mandarín, Cantonés, Coreano, Vietnamita, Tagalo, Urdu, Hindi y Bengalí)  Envíe MYVOTE al 1-866-687-8683 para obtener ayuda para votar de un voluntario capacitado Derechos de Discapacidad en Arizona: 602-274-6287 ó 1-800-927-2260 de 6 a. m. a 7 p. m. el día de las elecciones. Más recursos para votantes con discapacidad de la Comisión Ciudadana de Elecciones Limpias. Más recursos generales sobre votación de la Oficina del Secretario de Estado de Arizona. Votantes indígenas Los votantes nativos en Arizona y en otros lugares durante mucho tiempo han enfrentado discriminación y obstáculos a la hora de emitir su voto. Para obtener más información sobre sus derechos, los votantes indígenas de Arizona pueden registrarse en Arizona Native Vote, una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a ayudar a las comunidades indígenas y rurales a participar en las elecciones. Proyecto de Protección Electoral del Voto Nativo de Arizona: Si tiene problemas para votar, llame a esta línea directa: 1-888-777-3831 Los miembros de tribus reconocidas a nivel federal no están obligados a tener una dirección o una fotografía en su identificación tribal para poder emitir un voto provisional, según la Comisión Ciudadana de Elecciones Limpias. Mantengamos informado a Arizona El equipo de Arizona Luminaria trabaja incansablemente para ofrecerle reportajes a fondo sobre las elecciones de 2026 en Arizona. Ayúdenos a continuar esta importante labor con una donación hoy a nuestra sala de redacción sin fines de lucro. U.S. House of Representatives 6.º Distrito Congresional de Arizona Este distrito es considerado un distrito competitivo, con un historial de elecciones cerradas, y nuevamente ha sido catalogado como una contienda sin un favorito claro (toss-up) este año. Incluye todo el condado de Greenlee y partes de los condados de Pima, Pinal, Cochise y Graham. Usa esta herramienta para consultar en qué distrito vives. Juan Ciscomani ocupa el cargo desde 2023 y, antes de eso, fue asesor principal del exgobernador Doug Ducey. Ciscomani es un republicano moderado, según GovTrack, y recibió una calificación A por su trabajo bipartidista de Bridge Grades, un proyecto de Mediators Foundation, con sede en Colorado. Ganó su primera elección en 2022 por 5,232 votos y fue reelegido en 2024 por 10,822 votos. En ambos casos, su oponente fue la demócrata Kirsten Engel. Ahora, con dos periodos de experiencia en el Congreso, enfrenta a una nueva contrincante, la demócrata JoAnna Mendoza. Mendoza sirvió 20 años en la Marina y el Cuerpo de Marines y fue enviada a Irak y Afganistán. Se desempeñó como instructora de reclutas del Cuerpo de Marines antes de regresar a Arizona, donde trabajó como integrante del equipo del representante Tom O’Halleran. Mendoza no ha ocupado anteriormente un cargo de elección popular. Se postuló y perdió una contienda por un escaño en el Senado estatal de Arizona en 2020. Ambos partidos están invirtiendo fuertemente para ganar esta contienda. Al 1 de julio, Ciscomani había recaudado 6.17 millones de dólares y Mendoza había recaudado 7.35 millones de dólares. Los votantes también pueden elegir candidatos de terceros partidos en esta contienda: el libertario Jereme Peters y el candidato del Partido Verde Gary Swing. Swing se ha postulado para cargos públicos más de una docena de veces como candidato de un tercer partido en Colorado y Arizona. Los candidatos de terceros partidos han influido en los resultados recientes de las elecciones del Distrito Congresional 6. En 2024, la candidata del Partido Verde Athena Eastwood obtuvo 10,759 votos, casi igualando el margen de 10,822 votos con el que Ciscomani derrotó a Engel. El independiente Michael Dorland está realizando una campaña como candidato por escrito (write-in). Juan Ciscomani Republican Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Official X Campaign X Official Instagram Campaign Instagram Official YouTube Campaign YouTube LinkedIn Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Wikipedia ID Open Secrets Campaign Website JoAnna Mendoza Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Ballotpedia Campaign Website Jereme Lance Peters Libertarian Campaign Facebook Personal X Campaign Instagram Gary Swing Green Party Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Website 7.º Distrito Congresional de Arizona Este distrito, de tendencia demócrata, se extiende a lo largo de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México e incluye partes de seis condados: Pima, Santa Cruz, Yuma, Cochise, Maricopa y Pinal, así como varias naciones tribales, entre ellas Pascua Yaqui y Tohono O’odham. Usa esta herramienta para consultar en qué distrito vives. Los votantes eligieron a la demócrata Adelita Grijalva en una elección especial en septiembre de 2025 para completar el periodo de su padre, el fallecido representante Raúl Grijalva. Antes de ser elegida al Congreso, formó parte de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Pima y de la junta directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson. Su oponente es el republicano Daniel Butierez, un contratista de pintura que no ha ocupado anteriormente un cargo de elección popular. Perdió ante ella en la elección especial por 40,204 votos y anteriormente perdió ante su padre en 2024 por 72,897 votos. Daniel Francis Butierez Sr. Republican Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Campaign Website Adelita Grijalva Democrat Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Official X Campaign X Official Instagram Campaign Instagram Official YouTube Campaign YouTube LinkedIn Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Wikipedia ID Campaign Website Funcionarios electos a nivel estatal Gobernador de Arizona Por primera vez en Arizona, los candidatos a gobernador se postulan en una fórmula conjunta con un candidato a vicegobernador, después de que los votantes aprobaron la Proposición 131 en 2022. La gobernadora demócrata Katie Hobbs busca un segundo mandato. Antes de ganar un escaño en la Legislatura en 2010, trabajó como trabajadora social. En 2018 fue elegida secretaria de Estado y en 2022 derrotó a la republicana Kari Lake en la contienda por la gubernatura. Esa elección fue cerrada: Hobbs ganó por 17,117 votos, con 50.3% de los votos frente a 49.6%. Hobbs destaca un presupuesto estatal que promulgó y que incluye una reducción de impuestos de 1,400 millones de dólares y la eliminación del impuesto estatal sobre las propinas y el pago de horas extra. También ayudó a eliminar la deuda médica de casi 700,000 habitantes de Arizona. Hobbs es una fuerte crítica del presidente Donald Trump y responsabiliza a sus aranceles por el aumento de los costos. Su compañero de fórmula es John Giles, quien fue alcalde de Mesa hasta 2025. Fue republicano hasta mayo, cuando se registró como independiente. El representante republicano Andy Biggs fue elegido al Congreso en 2016. Antes de eso, sirvió durante más de una década en la Legislatura estatal, incluido como presidente del Senado de 2013 a 2017. Presidió el House Freedom Caucus de 2019 a 2022 y votó en contra de aceptar los votos electorales de Arizona después de las elecciones de 2020. Biggs ganó las primarias de julio con aproximadamente 74% de los votos, derrotando al representante David Schweikert. Su compañera de fórmula es Sine Kerr, ex senadora estatal y exlíder de la mayoría del Senado, con experiencia en agricultura. Biggs quiere eliminar el impuesto sobre la renta de tasa fija de Arizona, que es de 2.5%. Trump lo respaldó y Turning Point Action apoya su candidatura. Ambas campañas dicen que reducirán los costos y ambas están difundiendo anuncios de ataque. Biggs ha criticado a Hobbs por los aumentos en las tarifas de Sunshine Residential, un contratista del Departamento de Seguridad Infantil del estado. La fiscal general Kris Mayes, demócrata, anunció el 21 de agosto que su oficina no encontró evidencia de intercambio de favores políticos por beneficios económicos y que no presentaría cargos. La oficina de Hobbs dice que ella no ordenó los aumentos de tarifas. Risa Lombardo es la candidata del Partido Verde. Es una secretaria legal jubilada. Dice que detendría los centros de datos y terminaría con el uso de cámaras Flock. El Partido Verde de Arizona está “activamente en contra” de su candidatura. Teri Ann Hourihan es la candidata de No Labels. Es una consejera de salud mental de Phoenix. Hourihan dice que su principal prioridad es combatir la corrupción en las agencias estatales. También quiere abordar la escasez de agua mediante la conservación y la desalinización, y mejorar el acceso a la atención médica. Otros dos republicanos se postulan como candidatos por escrito (write-in): Gertritrude Gonzalez y Alice Novoa. Andy Biggs Republican Running mate: Sine Kerr Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Official X Campaign X Official Instagram Campaign Instagram Official YouTube Campaign YouTube Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Campaign Website Katie Hobbs Democrat Running mate: John Giles Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Risa Lombardo Green Party Running mate: Lisa Castillo Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Teri Ann Hourihan No Labels Party Running mate: Angela Harrolle Mohan Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Secretario de Estado de Arizona La función de mayor visibilidad de este cargo es supervisar las elecciones. Desde las elecciones de 2020, este puesto ha recibido más atención, y quien gane estará a cargo de las elecciones de 2028, cuando se espera que Arizona vuelva a ser un estado clave en la contienda presidencial. El demócrata Adrian Fontes ocupa el cargo desde 2023. Es veterano del Cuerpo de Marines y exfiscal. Fue elegido registrador del condado de Maricopa en 2016. Fontes dice que las elecciones de Arizona son justas y seguras y que no necesitan una reforma importante. Se ha opuesto al esfuerzo de la administración Trump para obtener las listas de votantes sin censura del estado. Jueces federales rechazaron esa solicitud en Arizona y en aproximadamente otras dos docenas de estados. El representante estatal republicano Alexander Kolodin es abogado especializado en elecciones y miembro del Arizona Freedom Caucus. Fue elegido para la Cámara de Representantes de Arizona en 2022 y ganó las primarias de julio frente a la expresidenta del Partido Republicano de Arizona, Gina Swoboda. Kolodin formó parte de una demanda presentada después de las elecciones de 2020 que alegaba que la elección presidencial le había sido robada al presidente Donald Trump. El Colegio de Abogados de Arizona lo sancionó en 2023 por su participación en ese caso y otros, y lo puso en libertad condicional durante 18 meses. Durante un debate el 31 de agosto, Fontes lo calificó como uno de los arquitectos de la “Gran Mentira” (“Big Lie”). Kolodin responsabilizó a Fontes por problemas con el sistema electoral del estado. Dice que sus cambios restaurarían la confianza en las elecciones de Arizona y garantizarían que las boletas sean contadas a tiempo. Apoya la Proposición 144, una propuesta legislativa sometida a votación que exigiría identificación a todos los votantes, incluidos quienes votan por correo, y permitiría a los centros de votación contar las boletas anticipadas entregadas en persona. El candidato del Partido Verde es Duwayne Collier. El partido dice que se opone a la candidatura de Collier. Adrian Fontes Democrat Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Alexander Kolodin Republican Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Personal X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Duwayne Collier Green Party Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Fiscal general de Arizona El fiscal general es el principal funcionario encargado de hacer cumplir la ley en el estado, con funciones centradas en la protección de los consumidores, los derechos civiles, acciones de cumplimiento, litigios y la defensa o impugnación de las leyes estatales. El fiscal general tiene una amplia facultad para decidir qué leyes defender o impugnar. La demócrata en el cargo, Kris Mayes, ganó por un estrecho margen en 2022, con una diferencia de 280 votos. Mayes ha presentado casi 50 demandas contra la administración Trump. Quien gane decidirá si Arizona continúa demandando a la administración Trump. Antes de ser elegida fiscal general, Mayes fue periodista, trabajó en la administración de la gobernadora Janet Napolitano, formó parte de la Comisión de Corporaciones de Arizona y fue profesora en la facultad de Derecho de Arizona State University. El candidato republicano Warren Petersen es actualmente presidente del Senado estatal de Arizona. El Senado, controlado por los republicanos, aprobó una resolución en la que pedía la renuncia de Mayes después de que ella dijera que un residente de Arizona armado y un agente federal de inmigración con el rostro cubierto podrían ser una “receta para el desastre”. Posteriormente, Mayes aclaró que su preocupación es por la seguridad tanto de los residentes como de los agentes del orden. Petersen, corredor de bienes raíces y abogado, ha formado parte de la Legislatura desde 2013. Petersen ha dicho que los resultados de las elecciones de 2020 fueron certificados “prematuramente” y ayudó a poner en marcha la auditoría de Cyber Ninjas de los resultados de 2020 del condado de Maricopa, pero rechaza que se le califique como alguien que niega los resultados de las elecciones. Mayes se negó a defender algunas restricciones al aborto ante los tribunales y dijo que no procesaría casos bajo la prohibición de 1864. (La ley fue derogada en 2024). Petersen intervino para defender una ley de aborto de 2021 que Mayes no estaba dispuesta a defender. Kris Mayes Democrat Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Personal Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Warren Petersen Republican Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Superintendente de Instrucción Pública La tesorera estatal Kimberly Yee y la expresidenta de Glendale Community College Teresa Leyba Ruiz compiten por el principal cargo de educación del estado. El superintendente dirige el Departamento de Educación de Arizona, supervisa el sistema de escuelas públicas K-12 del estado y forma parte de la Junta de Regentes de Arizona. La oficina también administra el programa estatal de Cuentas de Becas de Empoderamiento, conocido como ESAs, que paga la matrícula de escuelas privadas y otros gastos educativos. El superintendente no puede aumentar por sí solo el financiamiento de las escuelas y tendría que convencer a la Legislatura de hacerlo. Yee fue elegida tesorera estatal en 2018 y reelegida en 2022, y ya no puede volver a postularse para ese cargo. Es ex senadora estatal y ha defendido las ESAs y la posibilidad de elegir escuelas desde su época en la Legislatura. Leyba Ruiz es una candidata por primera vez y ex maestra de matemáticas que se jubiló como presidenta de Glendale Community College. Actualmente trabaja para la organización sin fines de lucro Education Forward Arizona. Ruiz dice que eliminaría la aprobación automática de compras de 2,000 dólares o menos mediante las ESAs y presionaría para que haya una mayor supervisión del programa. Responsabiliza a las ESAs y al bajo financiamiento por estudiante por el cierre de escuelas y las aulas saturadas. Dos personas realizan campañas como candidatos por escrito (write-in): Gerard Davis, del Partido Verde, trabajó como administrador de casos para el Departamento de Seguridad Infantil y el Departamento de Seguridad Económica. Stephen Neal Jr., del partido No Labels, trabajó como psicólogo escolar y director de educación especial. Terry Leyba Ruiz Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Kimberly Yee Republican Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Official X Campaign X Campaign Website Comisión de Corporaciones de Arizona La Comisión de Corporaciones de Arizona, integrada por cinco miembros, decide cuánto pagan los habitantes de Arizona por la electricidad, el gas y el agua, y también abordará las crecientes preocupaciones sobre los centros de datos y la energía renovable. También está en juego el caso de tarifas de Tucson Electric Power. Dos escaños están en disputa en 2026. Thompson es el único comisionado en funciones que aparece en la boleta. Los votantes elegirán a dos de los candidatos que aparecen en su boleta para ocupar cargos de cuatro años. Actualmente, los cinco comisionados son republicanos. Ralph Heap Republican Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Website Kevin Thompson Republican Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Website Mike Cease Green Party Personal Facebook LinkedIn Jonathon Hill Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign X LinkedIn Campaign Website Clara Pratte Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Contienda destacada para el Senado estatal de Arizona Distrito 17 Los candidatos compiten por un escaño vacante debido a que el senador republicano Vince Leach se jubila. Este distrito es uno de los más competitivos del estado y tiene un historial de elecciones cerradas: las contiendas de 2024 y 2022 se decidieron por aproximadamente 2 puntos porcentuales. El Distrito 17 abarca una pequeña parte del condado de Pinal y partes del noreste del condado de Pima, incluidas Oro Valley, Marana, SaddleBrooke, Catalina, el lado este de Tucson y Vail. Usa esta herramienta para consultar en qué distrito vives. El republicano Christopher King es miembro de la junta directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Vail y trabaja como maestro sustituto en el distrito. Fue elegido en 2020 y reelegido en 2024. King es un veterano retirado de la Fuerza Aérea que se desempeñó como técnico en desactivación de explosivos. También forma parte de la junta directiva de la Asociación de Juntas Escolares de Arizona. El demócrata Edgar Soto es veterano del Cuerpo de Marines y vicepresidente del campus Desert Vista de Pima Community College. Forma parte de la junta directiva de la Autoridad de Deportes, Turismo y Cine del Sur de Arizona. Soto se postuló anteriormente, sin éxito, para la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Pima en 2024. Chris King Republican Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Edgar Soto Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Contiendas destacadas para la Cámara de Representantes estatal de Arizona Distrito 16 Los votantes elegirán a dos representantes en este distrito altamente competitivo. El Distrito 16 incluye partes del lado oeste de Tucson y partes del condado de Pima, además de partes de los condados de Pinal y Maricopa. Usa esta herramienta para consultar en qué distrito vives. Los republicanos en funciones de Casa Grande, Teresa Martinez y Chris Lopez, buscan la reelección. Martinez fue designada en 2021 para representar a otro distrito y fue elegida para el Distrito 16 en 2022. Lopez ha ocupado el cargo durante un periodo. La demócrata Julia Romero Gusse cumplió dos periodos en el Concejo Municipal de Maricopa y se desempeñó como asesora principal en el Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos de Estados Unidos. Teresa Martinez Republican Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Chris Lopez Republican Campaign Facebook Campaign Website Julia Romero Gusse Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Distrito 17 Los votantes elegirán a dos representantes en este distrito altamente competitivo, que abarca una pequeña parte del condado de Pinal y partes del noreste del condado de Pima, incluidas Oro Valley, Marana, SaddleBrooke, Catalina, el lado este de Tucson y Vail. Usa esta herramienta para consultar en qué distrito vives. Los representantes en funciones, la republicana Rachel Jones Keshel y el demócrata Kevin Volk, buscan la reelección. Sus contrincantes son el republicano John Winchester, quien anteriormente se postuló para la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Pima en 2016, y la demócrata Hollace “Holly” Lyon, quien anteriormente se postuló para la Cámara de Representantes en 2018 y 2014 en un distrito diferente. Rachel Jones Keshel Republican Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Website Kevin Volk Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Holly Lyon Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website John Winchester Republican Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Juntas escolares Amphitheater Public Schools Cinco candidatos compiten por tres escaños en la Junta Directiva de Amphitheater Public Schools. La junta de Amphi continuará trabajando en el ajuste del tamaño del distrito, que cerró cuatro escuelas la primavera pasada. También votará el próximo año sobre un nuevo superintendente, ya que Todd Jaeger se jubilará al final de este año escolar. La contienda por el escaño con un periodo de dos años es entre Michael Gemma y Kimberly Outlaw Ryan. Ambos solicitaron el escaño hace un año, cuando quedó vacante debido al fallecimiento de un integrante de la junta. Gemma, exdirector de Canyon del Oro High School, fue designado en 2025. Ryan es la asesora jurídica general adjunta de Tucson Airport Authority. El distrito de Amphi se extiende desde el norte de Tucson a través de áreas no incorporadas del condado de Pima, Oro Valley y Catalina. Amphitheater Public Schools — periodo de dos años Mike Gemma Incumbent Personal Facebook LinkedIn Kimberly Outlaw Ryan Challenger LinkedIn Amphitheater Public Schools — periodo de cuatro años John Fife, maestro jubilado después de 30 años de servicio; Nina Godlewski, maestra jubilada después de casi dos décadas; y Elizabeth Slater, directora ejecutiva de Youth on Their Own, una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a prevenir la deserción escolar, compiten por dos escaños con periodos de cuatro años. John Fife Challenger Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Nina Godlewski Challenger Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Elizabeth Slater Challenger Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Pima JTED — Distrito 2 El Distrito de Educación Técnica Conjunto del Condado de Pima tiene un escaño vacante y dos candidatos. Mientras JTED enfrenta un crecimiento acelerado, también tiene un bono en la boleta. La titular Cindy Rankin es profesora de fisiología en la Universidad de Arizona y ha formado parte de la junta de JTED durante casi 12 años. La contrincante Beth Lehr ha sido educadora durante más de 20 años y, más recientemente, fue subdirectora de Sahuarita High School. Beth Lehr Challenger LinkedIn Cindy Rankin Incumbent LinkedIn Distrito Escolar Unificado de Sahuarita Tres candidatos compiten por dos escaños en la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Sahuarita. El titular John Sparks es presidente de la junta y busca un cuarto periodo. Es enfermero especializado en salud mental. El titular Raul Rodriguez, funcionario de correcciones del condado de Pima, busca un segundo periodo. Christen Sundberg es candidata por escrito (write-in). Raul Rodriguez Incumbent Campaign Facebook LinkedIn John Sparks Incumbent Personal Facebook Personal Instagram LinkedIn Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson Cinco candidatos compiten por dos escaños en la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson. Dos titulares, Jennifer Eckstrom, empleada del condado de Pima, y el empresario Val Romero, buscan la reelección. Ambos se enfrentan a Pilar Acosta Ruiz, líder comunitaria con experiencia en contabilidad y trabajo en organizaciones sin fines de lucro; la educadora Skye Fernandez; y el estudiante de la Universidad de Arizona Tre’Davon Rhodes. Pilar Acosta Ruiz Challenger Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign Website Jennifer Eckstrom Incumbent Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website District Website Skye Fernandez Challenger Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Tre’Davon Rhodes Challenger Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Val Romero Incumbent Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Personal Instagram Campaign Website District Website Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tanque Verde Cuatro candidatos compiten por dos escaños en la Junta Directiva de Tanque Verde. La titular Beth Peterson es ingeniera de software. Piper Jordan es una ex maestra de Tanque Verde. El candidato por escrito (write-in) Erik Nystrom es el director financiero del Pima Medical Institute. Thomas Trask es veterano de la Fuerza Aérea y educador. Piper Jordan Challenger Personal Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Erik Nystrom Write-in candidate LinkedIn Beth Peterson Incumbent LinkedIn District Website Thomas Trask Incumbent Campaign Website District Website Traducción: Beatriz Limón Mantengamos informado a Arizona El equipo de Arizona Luminaria trabaja incansablemente para ofrecerle reportajes a fondo sobre las elecciones de 2026 en Arizona. Ayúdenos a continuar esta importante labor con una donación hoy a nuestra sala de redacción sin fines de lucro. The post Thomas Trask appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6df6d75342cf4db8d555f Colts OL Explains Chugging Celebration Following NFL Fine, Kyle Juszczyk News te 2026-10-08T00:10:21.907Z Colts OL Explains Chugging Celebration Following NFL Fine, Kyle Juszczyk News Indianapolis Colts guard Matt Goncalves is looking to join two Pro Bowlers in having his fine rescinded by the NFL. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6dd1175342cf4db8d54f5 Diet soda vs water: Study reveals which beverage is better for weight loss te 2026-10-08T00:00:17.934Z Diet soda vs water: Study reveals which beverage is better for weight loss Diet drinks containing sugar substitutes were found to be as effective as water for supporting weight loss in overweight or obese adults, according to a two-year randomized trial. The study, led by the University of Liverpool, England, included 493 participants ranging from 18 to 65 years old, all of whom had a body mass index (BMI) between 27 and 35 (overweight or obese). Half of them received 22.3 ounces of water each day, and the other half received the same amount of soda with non-nutritive sweeteners (about two cans) for a 104-week period. YOUR BRAIN MAY BE TRICKING YOU INTO LIKING ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, STUDY FINDS The group assigned to NNS drinks could choose from a variety of diet sodas, low-calorie fruit drinks and flavored waters. The primary sweeteners used were aspartame, acesulfame potassium and sucralose. After two years, people drinking diet beverages had lost about 10.6 pounds, while those drinking water lost about 8.2 pounds. People in both groups kept off a meaningful amount of weight for two years, even during the last year when they no longer had regular weight-management support, the researchers stated. Both groups lost inches around their waists and hips and reduced body fat, with no meaningful difference between people drinking diet beverages and those drinking water. POPULAR ARTIFICIAL SWEETENER LINKED TO POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS HEART RISK Additionally, total cholesterol remained within the healthy range in both groups. The findings were published in the British Journal of Nutrition. "The study does not show that diet beverages themselves caused the weight loss," Alix Turoff, a registered dietitian in New York City, told Fox News Digital. "Everyone in the study was participating in a structured weight-management program that included nutrition counseling, behavioral support and physical activity recommendations." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Turoff, who was not involved in the study, noted that the main value of including diet beverages comes down to substitution — "not that these beverages have a magical metabolic effect." Notably, the study compared diet beverages with water — rather than with sugar-sweetened drinks — making it a test of whether the sugar substitutes themselves appeared to hinder weight-loss efforts. "If someone normally drinks 250 calories of regular soda and switches to zero-calorie soda, then they’re saving calories," she added. The dietitian emphasized that these findings don’t mean water and diet soda are nutritionally identical. "The study did not find significant between-group differences in hunger or sugar intake at the end of the trial, which is relevant because one common concern is that artificial sweeteners may increase appetite or lead to compensatory eating," Turoff said. "I would still recommend water as the primary hydration choice, but I don’t think people need to be afraid of diet drinks because they think they will automatically prevent fat loss or cause weight gain." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER There were some limitations with the research, including that it was conducted at one location in England. Race and ethnicity data were not collected, which limits the generalizability of the findings. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Only 220 of the 493 participants who started treatment completed the 104-week assessment. The second-year extension was also voluntary, meaning those who continued may have been more motivated or more likely to stick with the program, Turoff noted. While the trial was funded by the American Beverage Association, the study authors stated that the association did not participate in the study design, data analysis or interpretation of the results. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac6dd0f75342cf4db8d54ec Driver opens fire on strangers along major US interstate, tells cops he ‘had to kill people today’ te 2026-10-08T00:00:15.720Z Driver opens fire on strangers along major US interstate, tells cops he ‘had to kill people today’ An Iowa man accused of opening fire on passing vehicles along an interstate, wounding a woman, allegedly made a chilling admission to police after his arrest, according to court documents. Andrew Darrick Tanaka, 27, of West Des Moines, faces four counts of attempted murder in connection with Monday afternoon's shootings along Interstate 35 in Warren County, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety. After being taken into custody, Tanaka allegedly told law enforcement, "I had to kill people today," according to a criminal complaint and affidavit filed Tuesday in Warren County District Court. The incident began around 3:31pm Monday when authorities received multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire along the northbound lanes of I-35. VIDEO SHOWS IOWA ROAD RAGE SUSPECT SURRENDER AFTER POLICE ORDER HIM TO DROP GUN Tanaka was driving a black Chevrolet Equinox when a woman driving a black BMW passed him on the interstate, according to the affidavit. The BMW then passed a Subaru Outback. Investigators allege Tanaka caught up to the Subaru and fired at least two rounds through the driver's side window, striking the woman behind the wheel in her left shoulder. He then allegedly caught up to the BMW and fired another round through its driver's side window. Tanaka continued north before rear-ending a gray Nissan Altima carrying two people, according to the affidavit. APPARENT ROAD RAGE DRIVER APPEARS TO THREATEN MOM ON CAMERA AS 3-YEAR-OLD CRIES IN BACK SEAT When the Nissan's occupants stopped to check on him, Tanaka allegedly got out of his vehicle with a handgun and fired at least one round into the car's windshield. Deputies from the Warren County Sheriff's Office, officers from the West Des Moines Police Department and Iowa State Patrol troopers responded to reports of gunfire near mile marker 56. Officers found the wounded woman and several vehicles that appeared to have been struck by gunfire. The woman was taken to a local hospital with injuries that authorities said did not appear to be life-threatening. Police later found Tanaka along the interstate after his vehicle became disabled following the collision. POLICE SWARM MICHIGAN SHOPPING CENTER AFTER 'SIGNIFICANT' SHOOTING INCIDENT; AT LEAST 2 DEAD He was standing on the shoulder of the highway holding a handgun when officers arrived, according to the affidavit. Tanaka was taken into custody without further incident. The shootings forced authorities to shut down the interstate for several hours while investigators processed the scene. Tanaka was booked into the Warren County Jail on four counts of attempted murder. The Warren County Sheriff's Office and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are investigating the shootings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home