https://meenews.co/post/6a8204092c5335ae10473fe1 Oatman could host plaque marking Route 66 engineering landmark designation te 2026-08-16T18:40:09.385Z Oatman could host plaque marking Route 66 engineering landmark designation Oatman could soon get a new marker commemorating Route 66’s place in American engineering history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8204082c5335ae10473fd8 Mohave County moves to hire interim director for possible airport takeover te 2026-08-16T18:40:08.593Z Mohave County moves to hire interim director for possible airport takeover BULLHEAD CITY — Mohave County is moving to hire an interim airport director as it prepares for a possible takeover of Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport, even as the airport authority prepares its response to the county’s condemnation effort. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8204072c5335ae10473fcf WireFree seeks 25-year franchise to expand broadband in four Mohave County communities te 2026-08-16T18:40:07.773Z WireFree seeks 25-year franchise to expand broadband in four Mohave County communities KINGMAN — Residents in Havasu Heights, Donkey Acres, Crystal Beach and Yucca could see expanded broadband service under a 25-year franchise agreement headed to the Mohave County Board of Supervisors on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8204062c5335ae10473fc6 Hospital district could move offices into Mohave County administration building te 2026-08-16T18:40:06.932Z Hospital district could move offices into Mohave County administration building KINGMAN — The public entity that owns Kingman Regional Medical Center could soon move its operations into the Mohave County Administration Building under a five-year lease headed to county supervisors Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8204062c5335ae10473fbd Mohave County prepares for emergency manager’s retirement after 22 years te 2026-08-16T18:40:06.132Z Mohave County prepares for emergency manager’s retirement after 22 years Mohave County prepares for emergency manager’s retirement after 22 years Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8204052c5335ae10473fb4 Charges dismissed against Kelli, Michael Ward and other Arizona 'fake electors' — for now te 2026-08-16T18:40:05.233Z Charges dismissed against Kelli, Michael Ward and other Arizona 'fake electors' — for now PHOENIX -- The people accused of being "fake electors'' and their allies are officially off the legal hook -- but only for now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8201b22c5335ae10473f87 iCloud Private Relay leaks can expose your real IP te 2026-08-16T18:30:10.649Z iCloud Private Relay leaks can expose your real IP If you pay for iCloud+ and use Safari, you may have turned on iCloud Private Relay for an extra layer of privacy. Apple designed the feature to prevent websites from seeing your actual IP address and exact location. Now, security researchers have found three ways that certain WebKit features can slip outside that protection. Researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk discovered that DNS prefetching, a WebAuthn feature connected to passkeys and WebTransport can bypass WebKit's proxy configuration. Two of those methods can expose your real internet protocol (IP) address. The other can reveal information about the DNS servers your device is using. What makes this especially concerning is that these are legitimate browser technologies. A website does not necessarily need to convince you to download a suspicious file or install a shady app for the network requests to occur. Here's how these iCloud Private Relay leaks work, who may be affected and what you can do to better protect your privacy. New! Free live CyberGuy class: Protect Your Money From Today’s Biggest Threats Join us Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. ET for a free CyberGuy LIVE class covering five simple steps to help defend yourself against AI scams, fraud, identity theft and financial hacks. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will explain how to set up bank alerts, strengthen your account logins, protect your phone number, freeze your credit and help secure your retirement savings against unauthorized transfers. No technical experience is needed. You’ll also receive our financial protection checklist, and every registrant will get a link to the class recording afterward. Reserve your free spot today at CyberGuyLive.com. ARE APPLE DEVICES SPYING? WHAT YOUR IPHONE TRACKS Apple's iCloud Private Relay is available to iCloud+ subscribers and works with Safari browsing. When you turn it on, Apple sends your Safari requests through two separate internet relays. Your internet provider can see your IP address, but your DNS records are encrypted. A second relay then gives the website a temporary IP address instead of your actual one. The design keeps any single party from seeing both who you are and which websites you visit. That makes Private Relay useful if you want to reduce the amount of location and browsing information websites can collect about you. However, the newly documented WebKit behavior creates paths around that relay. The researchers identified three separate mechanisms. Each works a little differently. Browsers often try to make websites load faster by looking up the addresses of links before you click them. This process is called DNS prefetching. Normally, you would expect those lookups to follow the same privacy path as the rest of your browsing. The researchers found that WebKit can instead send these DNS requests through your device's normal DNS connection. As a result, a website could see DNS requests coming from your real network instead of the proxy. The issue has been available on iOS since iOS 26.0, according to the researchers. This does not directly hand over everything you are doing online. However, it can expose network information that Private Relay was expected to shield. The second issue involves WebAuthn, the web standard used by passkeys. Some companies operate several websites and want the same passkey to work across those related domains. WebAuthn has a feature that lets a device verify whether those websites belong together. To do that, the operating system may contact a website directly to retrieve a small verification file. According to the researchers, that request happens outside Safari's normal proxied network path. Therefore, the destination server can receive your device's real IP address even while Private Relay is active. Importantly, this research does not show that an attacker can steal your passkey through this flaw. The privacy exposure comes from the network request used during verification. So, there is no reason to abandon passkeys because of this finding. WebTransport gives websites a faster way to maintain low-latency connections with servers. Certain interactive web services can benefit from that speed. However, researchers found that WebKit can establish a WebTransport connection directly from your device instead of sending it through the configured proxy. When that happens, the server on the other end can see your actual IP address. Private Relay does not intercept that connection because it occurs outside the network path Private Relay normally protects. WebTransport became publicly available on iOS with iOS 26.4. SHARED VPN VS DEDICATED IP: WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? The findings matter most if you rely on Safari with iCloud Private Relay to hide your IP address. They can also affect privacy-focused browsers or apps that use WebKit's proxy configuration. The researchers specifically examined WebKit-based proxy browsers on iOS and macOS. That means the issue reaches beyond one particular browser feature. The researchers say VPNs do not suffer from these specific WebKit proxy leaks because a VPN tunnels network traffic at the system level instead of relying on WebKit's browser-level proxy configuration. That does not mean a VPN eliminates every form of online tracking. Websites can still recognize you through account logins, cookies and other signals. If you use Private Relay, there is no reason to panic or immediately switch it off. Most Safari browsing still follows Private Relay's normal privacy architecture. Apple says the service is designed to prevent websites from seeing your IP address and exact location during Safari browsing. The problem is that certain WebKit features can create exceptions. A website using one of these mechanisms could potentially learn your real IP address or information about your DNS connection. You may not see an obvious warning when that happens. Your IP address usually will not reveal your home address. Still, it can expose your internet provider and approximate location. It can also give websites another identifier to connect with other information they have collected about you. For someone using Private Relay specifically because they do not want websites seeing that information, that matters. We reached out to Apple for comment on the researchers' findings but did not hear back before our publication deadline. There are several steps you can take while this WebKit behavior remains a concern. Turning Private Relay off would remove its protection from Safari traffic that currently does travel through Apple's relay system. On iPhone, you can check it by going to: Settings > your name > iCloud > Private Relay. Apple also lets you choose between maintaining your general location or using only your country and time zone. Install new iOS, iPadOS and macOS updates when Apple releases them. On iPhone: Settings > General > Software Update. Apple currently lists iOS 26.6 as its latest iPhone software release. Security and privacy fixes often arrive through operating system updates, so automatic updates can help you receive future fixes more quickly. If hiding your real IP address is especially important to you, a reputable VPN offers a different type of protection. The researchers specifically note that VPNs are not affected by these three WebKit proxy leaks because the traffic is tunneled at the system level. Keep in mind that a VPN cannot make you invisible online. Websites can still recognize you if you sign in or provide identifying information. For the best VPN software, see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. The WebAuthn finding may sound alarming because passkeys are involved. However, the researchers describe an IP-address exposure caused by a related network request. They do not describe attackers stealing the passkey itself. Passkeys remain one of the stronger options available for protecting accounts from phishing and stolen passwords. The browser developer Psylo has already changed how its browser handles the three mechanisms. Psylo version 1.3.1 blocks DNS prefetch hints while WebTransport and WebAuthn are disabled by default. Users can turn those features back on for individual sites when needed. The changes show that browser developers can take steps to close these particular paths. Privacy features work best when you understand what they actually protect. I still see value in iCloud Private Relay because it gives Safari users meaningful protection with almost no effort. However, I would not treat it as a replacement for a full-device VPN when keeping your real IP hidden is critical. What concerns me most here is how invisible these exceptions can be. You can turn on a privacy setting, see that it is enabled and reasonably assume every relevant connection follows it. These findings show why the plumbing underneath matters as much as the switch you see in Settings. Apple has built privacy into the way it markets the iPhone. That makes discoveries like this especially important because users should know where those protections have limits. Would knowing that a website could potentially bypass Private Relay make you trust the feature less, or would you keep using it while waiting for Apple to address the loopholes? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8201b12c5335ae10473f7e Stephen A Smith warns national Black journalists group ‘I’m coming’ after receiving ‘Thumbs Down’ award te 2026-08-16T18:30:09.981Z Stephen A Smith warns national Black journalists group ‘I’m coming’ after receiving ‘Thumbs Down’ award ESPN host and political commentator Stephen A. Smith vowed Sunday to confront the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) after it gave him a "Thumbs Down" award at the group's Saturday night gala in Atlanta because of what it characterized as his repeated disparagement of prominent Black women. Smith framed the award as the beginning of a broader dispute with the organization. "This is the epitome of Christmas arriving early. The @NABJ wants to call folks out, fine! You had your turn, now mine is coming. And make no mistake…..,I’m coming," Smith said in a post on X. WILL CAIN CHALLENGES STEPHEN A SMITH ON 'RACIST' CLAIM ABOUT 'WHITE DUDES' IN THE NBA Smith also indicated that he planned to scrutinize NABJ's own record after remaining silent about the organization for years. "Remember @NABJ, you asked for it. I’ve shut my mouth for years. Now y’all started something," Smith said. The NABJ announced the decision during its Salute to Excellence Awards Gala at the organization's annual convention. A video of the presentation was shared by Washington Association of Black Journalists President Phil Lewis. Lewis also said that the NABJ presented the disparaging award to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, CBS News, DuJuan McCoy, owner and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting and WISH-TV, and The Washington Post. "Smith has established a recurring public pattern of disparaging commentary directed at prominent Black women across politics, sports, and media," the award presentation said. PAIGE BUECKERS SPARKS DEBATE WITH COMMENTS ABOUT BLACK WOMEN WNBA COACHES AMID CAITLIN CLARK COMPARISONS "Such commentary reinforces harmful narratives, undermines the fair and respectful representation of Black women in public discourse, and stands in direct conflict with NABJ’s longstanding commitment to accurate, responsible, and inclusive portrayals of Black communities," it continued. NABJ's published criteria said the annual distinction goes to a person or organization responsible for especially insensitive, racist or stereotypical coverage or commentary about the Black community, or practices contrary to NABJ's goals. The clip online did not identify any particular women or remark(s) made by Smith behind the decision. NABJ President Errin Haines said recipients could respond to the criticism and change their conduct, but the organization said it would continue speaking publicly. "The door is open. The conversation is available, and the opportunity to change is real. But NABJ will not be silent. Not in this moment, and not on my watch," Haines said during the presentation. JASMINE CROCKETT WARNS DEMOCRATS ARE TOO FOCUSED ON WHITE VOTERS, IGNORING BLACK VOTERS An editor for the conservative watchdog, the Media Research Center, told Fox News Digital Sunday that the award reflected what he viewed as a broader disconnect between journalism organizations and the public. "This charade is further proof these so-called journalist trade groups are an absolute scam. They exist to keep Woke 1 alive, and illuminate the reality elitist journalists are wildly disconnected from the rest of the country," NewsBusters Managing Editor Curtis Houck said. "Stephen A. Smith was exactly right to eviscerate them. Smith is known as someone who can be a bloviator, but he also calls out all sides if he feels they did something wrong. It's a lesson those in the NABJ should take a page from instead of masquerading as clownish activists," he added. Democratic strategist and political commentator Ameshia Cross, who attended the awards dinner, criticized NABJ’s presentation. "I think NABJ wanted to trend again because that was messy for no damn reason," Cross said on X. "I left the awards dinner, which was otherwise a ceremony dedicated to great journalism across multiple regions and descended into petty...with thousands of unemployed Black folk in the field." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8201b12c5335ae10473f75 Progressive Minneapolis mayor's viral hip-hop moves spark 'humiliation ritual' mockery online te 2026-08-16T18:30:09.213Z Progressive Minneapolis mayor's viral hip-hop moves spark 'humiliation ritual' mockery online Social media is erupting over a viral video of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey showing off his awkward dance moves while attending the Black Entrepreneur State Fair, with the clip quickly spreading across X as users call the dance a "cringe" performance. The clip, posted on TikTok last week, shows Frey moving his hips and shoulders to hip-hop music while wearing sunglasses and interacting with an emcee on the dance floor, prompting a wave of mockery from conservative commentators. "Why are they always like this? This is almost worse than when he pretended the Somali food he was choking down his throat was delicious. He’s a walking humiliation ritual," said conservative commentator Benny Johnson. "What an embarrassment," said one user. SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS WITH MOCKERY AS DEM SENATE CANDIDATE'S PEP TALK GOES VIRAL: 'IS THIS FOR REAL?' "I’d honestly prefer that he defund the police," joked commentator Emily Jashinsky. "One of the worst parts of Democrats becoming the party of theater kids isn’t just that they’re destroying American cities, it’s that they were clearly the worst and least talented theater kids, which is why they went into politics," said Outkick writer Ian Miller. "The world is full of white liberals willing to play the fool," wrote a user. MILLION-DOLLAR SNAP FOOD STAMP FRAUD SCHEME IN WALZ'S BACKYARD SPARKS OUTRAGE: 'CRUEL JOKE' "Mayor Frey is out here dancing like his state his city is not in complete disarray and plagued with rampant fraud at every level. His ability to put on blinders and just vibe is unmatched," said X host Mario Nawfal. "Cringe: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey looking like the classic white guy dancing caricature," said one user. Fox News Digital reached out to Frey's office for comment. The annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair, a weeklong celebration of Black-owned businesses, was held Aug. 9-15 at Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis. The video comes amid a string of Democratic lawmakers and candidates drawing online mockery over attempts to connect with voters through dance and other lighthearted performances, with critics branding the moments awkward and bizarre. HASAN PIKER CALLS FOR DEMOCRATS WHO OPPOSE ABDUL EL-SAYED TO BE 'PUNISHED' Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed also faced criticism after a campaign video parodying Blue’s Clues to explain voting by mail resurfaced online. Wearing a green-striped shirt, he recreated the show’s "Mail Time" song and dance, while pulling an "Abdul for Senate" ballot from a mailbox to explain ballot deadlines and voting procedures in the style of the children’s program. He ended the video by adapting the show’s "Blue’s Skidoo" catchphrase to "Vote ski-doo. We can too!" and disappearing into a campaign-themed picture frame. The internet piled on El-Sayed, with critics calling the video "the most cringeworthy political advert" and "disgusting." Fox News Digital’s Hannah Brennan and Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8201b02c5335ae10473f6c Anti-Israel nonprofit under federal investigation over financial dealings: report te 2026-08-16T18:30:08.446Z Anti-Israel nonprofit under federal investigation over financial dealings: report The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a nonprofit with connections to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for potentially providing donor funds to a sanctioned Palestinian group, the New York Post reported Friday. The report says federal authorities are probing the U.K.-based organization known only as PFF, which has a roughly $100 million war chest used to support anti-Israel causes. It also may have contributed donor funds to Al-Haq, a Palestinian group sanctioned by the U.S., the Post reported. "A new fund set up by Arabs across the US, UK, and Australia has been built to take on Israel," one source familiar with the operation told the Post. One source who spoke to the Post described one Bassema Yousef as the "lynchpin" for the PFF's fundraising. Born in New York, Yousef is a longtime ally of Mamdani and a prolific Democratic donor, though she now lives in London, according to the Post. MAMDANI'S POLITICS LINKED TO MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD IDEOLOGY AS NEW YORK VIOLENCE ESCALATES: REPORT Her social media presence shows multiple anti-Israel rants, claiming Israel is committing "war crimes with U.S. tax dollars," among other things. Sources told the Post that Yousef established the PFF with backing from two wealthy donors: Austin, Texas-based investing executive Basil Qunibi and Palestinian-Australian motorsports magnate Yasser Shahin. Corporate filings in the U.K. confirm Shahin's role in supporting the PFF, the Post reported. The IRS also confirmed the PFF has a nonprofit arm based in Delaware. EXCLUSIVE: NEW YORK WOMAN WHO WISHED 'EVERY DAY WERE OCT. 7' CHARGED WITH FUNDING PALESTINIAN TERROR GROUP Sources with direct knowledge of the PFF's operations told the Post the organization's executives work to finance anti-Israel messages and defend pro-Palestinian activists. "PFF is a strategic foundation that is large, well-funded, and institutional in quality," the foundation says on its website. "We partner with organisations that we believe have an ability to consistently deliver results that align with our strategic objectives." "PFF and its partners are unequivocally committed to justice, peace, inclusion and non-violence," the nonprofit said. The DHS did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. The DHS declined to comment in a statement to the Post. "HSI does not comment on the existence or status of specific investigations, nor on investigative methods, intelligence sources, or potential enforcement actions," a DHS spokesperson told The Post, referring to the Homeland Security Investigations unit. The Post went on to note that the reported DHS investigation does not indicate any criminal wrongdoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8201af2c5335ae10473f63 Ex-WWE star wins world title in emphatic return to Game Changer Wrestling in violent Atlantic City showcase te 2026-08-16T18:30:07.535Z Ex-WWE star wins world title in emphatic return to Game Changer Wrestling in violent Atlantic City showcase It was a true homecoming for Joseph Sawyer on Saturday night. The former WWE star, then known as Joe Gacy, made his return to Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) as the company held Homecoming Night 1 at the Showboat Resort Atlantic City in New Jersey. Sawyer survived a bloody affair to capture the GCW World Championship in a victory over Atticus Cogar. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL "What a f---ing Homecoming," he told the crowd after winning the title. Indeed it was. It was Sawyer’s first match in GCW since 2020 when he went by Psycho Joe. The Franklin, New Jersey, native went to war with Cogar. The match featured brutal chair shots and multiple attempts at putting Cogar through a door set up in the corner of the ring. It was also a night that featured tributes to the late Bray Wyatt. Cogar’s entrance music was a nod to the former WWE star who died unexpectedly in August 2023. Cogar also wore a jacket and a mask in tribute. Sawyer hit a Sister Abigail DDT to finish off Cogar. The GCW crowd that packed the event space at the Showboat went wild. Fans started to bang on the apron of the ring as Sawyer celebrated. The violence portrayed in the ring only scratched the surface of what occurred throughout the night. Light tubes, chains, scaffolds, chairs and a barbed wire table all made an appearance. Otis Cogar retained the GCW Ultraviolent Championship against Anakin Murphy, who played into the New Jersey crowd coming out in gear inspired by My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way. Cogar pulled out all the stops to finish off a resilient Murphy, who told Cogar to "f---ing end it" before the champion hit him with a brutal chair shot. Murphy tried to get Cogar down the best he could, even taking a fan’s Buffalo Bills helmet to use it as a weapon. Regardless, it was Cogar’s night but he learned later he would have a new challenger for his championship. Vipress and Christian Napier battled in a brutal Chola Chain Match. The competitors were connected to each other by a chain tied to their wrists. Once Napier threw Vipress into a chair that was placed in between turnbuckles, she was busted wide open. With blood dripping down her face, Vipress was able to power through. She took back control of the match when Napier got tied up in the ropes. She found some light tubes and smashed them over Napier’s head. Vipress was able to wrap the chain around Napier’s face to make him tap out and secure the win. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM She took the mic after the match and called out Cogar to challenge for the GCW Ultraviolent Championship. In one of the scarier moments of the night, Nick Gage, Nino Extremo and Sicko The Clown defeated Conor Claxton, Dr. Redacted and Jimmy Lloyd in a six-man deathmatch. Claxton was attempting to end the match when he followed Sicko The Clown to the top of a scaffold that was set up on the side of the ring. Claxton had already prepared to do some damage, setting up a bundle of light tubes on the match. Extremo followed them both to the top of the scaffold and it allowed Sicko The Clown to regain control. Sicko The Clown hit a Spanish fly on Claxton through the light tubes. Sicko The Clown pinned Claxton, who appeared to be bleeding profusely from his arm. Claxton was taken to the hospital and appeared to be OK. Elsewhere, KJ Orso and Sam Stackhouse defeated Alec Price and Jordan Oliver to become the new GCW tag team champions. Bobby Flaco, Hunter Drake, Jay Lucas and Terry Yaki defeated Leedz Lewis, Ryan O’Neill, Sal Mistretta and Tarzan Duran in an eight-man tag match. Joey Janela staved off the possibility of retirement when he defeated Marko Stunt with the help of O’Neill. Bear Bronson and Gabby Forza defeated Charles Mason and Slade. GCW Homecoming Night 2 is set for Sunday at the Showboat once again. Pro wrestling fans can watch the event on Triller TV+. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81ff562c5335ae10473f0d Sen Johnson releases new Fauci text flagging COVID vaccine concerns during pregnancy te 2026-08-16T18:20:06.771Z Sen Johnson releases new Fauci text flagging COVID vaccine concerns during pregnancy Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., on Sunday unveiled a new text exchange from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s government-issued phone as his committee reviews records concerning federal officials’ handling of COVID-19 vaccine safety concerns, including risks surrounding pregnancy. On "Sunday Morning Futures," Johnson showcased a new text message conversation between Fauci and Dr. John Mascola, then-director of the Vaccine Research Center under NIAID. The senator said the message shows that Fauci received information about pregnancy-related concerns connected to vaccines. "I am corrected on pregnancy studies. Initial Studies avoid vaccination in first trimester due to possible fever and higher rates of miscarriage in first trimester," Mascola wrote in a freshly disclosed text message that Fauci read on Jan. 25, 2021. FAUCI TEXTS SUGGEST OFFICIALS WERE ‘TOO SLOW TO PIVOT' AMID PANDEMIC, SAYS DR MARC SIEGEL "This text really raises more questions than it answers," Johnson said, adding that it was still unknown from whom Fauci received information about cytokine storms, an adverse reaction associated with COVID-19, according to a January 2022 study posted on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) website. Johnson said his team reached out to Mascola, who retained an attorney, and he hopes the doctor will cooperate. EX-ABC NEWS CORRESPONDENT CLAIMS NETWORK OVERHAULED HIS COVID LAB LEAK REPORT AFTER SENDING COPY TO FAUCI Johnson's team also released an email Fauci received from Dr. Janet Woodcock, who was the commissioner of the FDA at the time, who raised concerns on May 27, 2021, about "adverse events" after COVID vaccination. She called for a study into the matter. Johnson accused Fauci of sitting on that information and failing to act accordingly. "We see time and time again, these government officials, whose responsibility was to surveil for safety signals, weren't doing their job," Johnson said. "When they saw something, they covered it up." Fauci on Friday declined a request from Johnson, who is chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, to voluntarily appear before a second Senate panel, opening another front in Republicans’ investigations into the former public health official’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci's attorney argued that compelling him to testify again after his contentious July 29 Senate hearing, during which he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, would "impermissibly harass or degrade Dr. Fauci for political purposes." Fox News' Brittany Miller contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81fcfe2c5335ae10473ed2 Kate Moss and daughter Lila stun in swimsuits during Spanish getaway te 2026-08-16T18:10:06.973Z Kate Moss and daughter Lila stun in swimsuits during Spanish getaway Hollywood's biggest stars are soaking up the summer sun and bringing the heat. Stars like Kate Moss and Emily Ratajkowski were photographed in their swimsuits enjoying the water, while Halle Berry rang in a new decade in a see-through dress. Whether on vacation or at home, these stars had no issue flaunting their fit figures for all to see. SHAKIRA SOAKS UP THE MIAMI SUN AS BIKINI-CLAD NINA DOBREV, KIM KARDASHIAN SHOWCASE SUMMER GETAWAYS Here are some of this week's best celebrity photos. Kate Moss and her daughter, Lila, were spotted enjoying the summer sun while on vacation in Spain. The mother-daughter duo were photographed spending the day on a boat off the coast of Formentera, Spain, with a group of friends. The iconic '90s supermodel sported a black one-piece bathing suit with a plunging neckline and a low-cut back, while her daughter stunned in a red bikini with a white paisley print that showed off her toned abs. Both Lila and Kate decided to cool off in the ocean, with photographs showing Kate diving off the back of the boat into the blue water. Other photos show the two laughing and spending time with their friends, including Lila's godmother, Rose Ferguson, before they covered up to head home. While walking off the boat, Lila was spotted in an oversized T-shirt, while Kate wore a black-and-white floral cover-up. Halle Berry kicked off a new decade by sharing a series of risqué photos on social media. The "Monster's Ball" star started her 60th birthday celebration by posting photos on Instagram featuring her in a floor-length black knit dress with a plunging halter neckline. She paired the sheer dress with black sunglasses, small hoop earrings and long gold necklaces, captioning the post, "60 here I come…." "Still absolutely beautiful, stunning, gorgeous …..You get the idea 🥰," one fan wrote in the comments section. Another added, "Because age is only a number! 😍" A third fan chimed in, "60 looks absolutely stunning on you. I hope to look this beautiful, confident, and full of life when I reach your age. You’re truly inspiring. ❤️✨" Bella Thorne continues to tease "Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain," the sequel to the 2013 film "Spring Breakers." She shared a series of photos on Instagram, captioned, "spring break baby 🫧🔫💦😵‍💫🫦👀." EMILY RATAJKOWSKI'S SHREDDED RED BIRTHDAY DRESS LEAVES LITTLE TO THE IMAGINATION AT NYC CELEBRATION In the photos, the former Disney Channel star posed on a white Jeep while wearing a tie-dye bikini. One of the photos shows Thorne sitting on the Jeep's spare tire with one arm on her head as she looks up. Another photo shows her leaning against the Jeep as she looks into the camera, while another shows her sitting in the backseat and looking out the front window. The actress paired the bikini with several bracelets and high-top Converse sneakers with white socks. "Omg I can’t wait for Spring breakers 2 ❤️," one fan wrote in the comments section, while another added, "We ready for that sequel🤩🤩." A third wrote, "You look incredible girl !!😍" Emily Ratajkowski is having a dreamy seaside summer with her son and friends. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In a recent Instagram post, the model and actress shared a carousel of photos from her summer getaway, including several that showed off her toned physique in different bikinis. "The summer i finally read ferrante (it’s all i want to talk about)" she captioned the post. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS One of the photos featured Ratajkowski standing in a kitchen wearing a black-and-white polka-dot bikini with intricate straps tied around her abs and waist, which she paired with white polka-dot pants. She also included photos of herself lounging on a yacht in a striped bikini, taking a selfie of herself in an animal-print bikini, lounging on the beach with her son and spending time with her friends. "The absolute most beautiful ❤️," one fan wrote in the comments section. Another added, "Sweet sweet Emily." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81faa82c5335ae10473ea0 1 in 6 adults plagued by loneliness as researchers reveal lasting impact of COVID pandemic te 2026-08-16T18:00:08.530Z 1 in 6 adults plagued by loneliness as researchers reveal lasting impact of COVID pandemic A study of over 135,000 adults found that a surprising number of individuals feel lonely often — and that some of the loneliest people live in urban areas, shocking the researchers. Not only that — but the COVID pandemic made it worse.  Professors at Imperial College London conducted the study. They recruited a total of 135,725 volunteers aged 16 and older to complete an online survey in England throughout a five-month period in 2023. Almost one in six adults reported feeling lonely "often or always" — and more than one in five people frequently felt a lack of companionship or had feelings of being left out or isolated, news agency SWNS reported. WHEN IS A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS TOO SEVERE FOR TELEHEALTH? WARNING SIGNS FAMILIES SHOULDN'T IGNORE The findings of the study, called INTERACT, surprised those involved. When the researchers dug deeper into the data, they found that some of the loneliest people were clustered in urban environments and cities, including London, Birmingham and Manchester. Austen El-Osta, Ph.D., public health researcher and study lead for INTERACT, said, "The key message is not simply that many people feel lonely, but that loneliness is strongly influenced by people’s surroundings, social network and their environment." This reflected the "urban paradox" theory, the study said — where those in major cities that offer greater economic, cultural and social advantages often report lower life satisfaction, connectivity and happiness, compared to people in rural areas. The team also found a significant lasting effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 44% of respondents said the pandemic increased their feelings of loneliness — while 48.2% reported increased feelings of isolation. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Senior author of the study, Dr. Azeem Majeed of the National Health Service, said, "As an NHS GP, I see how loneliness affects both the mental and physical health of my patients. It contributes to problems such as anxiety and depression, increases the risk of long-term conditions, and often leads to more frequent GP consultations." He said that "by strengthening community connections and social capital, we can help prevent loneliness and enable people to live healthier, happier and more connected lives." Whether people were in relationships or not didn’t seem to impact their loneliness levels. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES The research found that 45% of respondents were married or in a civil partnership — while almost 20% were single. El-Osta said, "Loneliness is often treated as a private experience, but our findings reinforce that it is also a public health and community issue." He added that "public health responses need to look beyond individual resilience and consider the environments, services and community assets that help people feel connected, supported and able to participate." The team believes that this is "one of the world’s largest dedicated studies of loneliness and the largest of its kind conducted in a single country," according to Imperial College London.  The group also cautioned that while the findings offer an important snapshot, "the study cannot be used to estimate the scale of the problem at the population level." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ In addition, the researchers noted several limitations of their study, including that it overrepresented highly educated individuals and underrepresented minority ethnic groups.  They also highlighted the "inherent self-selection bias of this type of online survey, where those more interested or affected by an issue are more likely to take part."  Recently, another study found that feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults' memory — though it may not speed up cognitive decline. Researchers from Colombia, Spain and Sweden analyzed data from more than 10,000 adults ages 65 to 94 across 12 European countries.  They found those who reported higher levels of loneliness did worse on memory tests at the start of the study, according to research published in the spring in the journal Aging & Mental Health. The researchers also suggested that screening for loneliness be incorporated into routine cognitive assessments as one way to support healthy aging. Deirdre Bardolf of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81f84e2c5335ae10473e5c CBS News correspondent accused of sexual harassment in former ABC producer's lawsuit te 2026-08-16T17:50:06.059Z CBS News correspondent accused of sexual harassment in former ABC producer's lawsuit Former ABC News field producer Samira Said sued CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman, ABC News, The Walt Disney Co. and an ABC bureau chief on Friday, alleging Gutman made sexualized workplace comments and ABC later fired her after denying medical accommodations related to trauma from covering the Uvalde school massacre. Said alleged Gutman initiated a conversation about another female correspondent while Said worked on an otherwise all-male team, according to the complaint filed In Los Angeles Superior Court. "While the team waited in a public queue during the assignment, Gutman initiated a discussion rating a female correspondent’s appearance and reducing her professional standing to a numerical score based on her physical attributes," the complaint said. BATTLE BETWEEN BARI WEISS AND ‘60 MINUTES’ EXPLODES AS SCOTT PELLEY ACCUSES HER OF MURDERING THE SHOW "The male crew joined in, continuing to assess the woman’s body and looks in Said’s presence. The men attempted to draw Said into the conversation by soliciting her views. Said declined and stated the conversation was inappropriate." The filing described a second alleged incident during a movie-release press event, when Said and Gutman disagreed over whether their team should leave the work site. "In front of multiple coworkers, Gutman responded by making a sexualized insinuation that Said must have an after-hours date in the city and that this is why she did not want to relocate," the complaint said. "The remark, made audibly to others, demeaned Said and reduced her professional judgment to a sexualized stereotype." The allegations against Gutman are part of a broader lawsuit in which Said accused ABC and Disney of discrimination, retaliation, failing to accommodate her medical conditions and wrongfully terminating her. Said worked in ABC News' Los Angeles bureau from May 2021 until March 2025, according to The Hollywood Reporter. BARI WEISS POACHES CONSERVATIVE NY TIMES COLUMNIST, OTHERS JOIN '60 MINUTES' IN CBS PROGRAM SHAKEUP Said alleged she was experiencing COVID-19 symptoms when management urged her to cover the May 2022 mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Her assignment included interviewing children who witnessed their classmates and teachers being killed, after which she said she experienced severe psychological symptoms, the lawsuit states. A psychiatrist later cleared Said to return from medical leave with accommodations, but she alleged then-Los Angeles bureau chief David Herndon would not permit a restricted schedule. Herndon "made it clear that unless she returned without restrictions and with full-week availability, she would not be permitted to resume her role," the complaint said. Said alleged she was subsequently moved to weekend desk shifts. She was later assigned to cover the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and other hazardous weather events in the city, during which, the complain alleges, heavy equipment allegedly struck her foot and caused a bone contusion. PARAMOUNT ESCALATES THREAT TO LEAVE CALIFORNIA AS DEM AG'S ANTITRUST LAWSUIT STALLS WARNER BROS MERGER ABC terminated Said during what had been presented as a routine meeting on March 5, 2025, the filing said. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, attorneys’ fees and a jury trial. The allegations have not been adjudicated. Gutman joined CBS in January after 17 years at ABC and became the first major on-air hire under CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. CBS announced that Gutman would report for "CBS Mornings" and the "CBS Evening News," lead reporting for "48 Hours," contribute to "60 Minutes" and serve as a fill-in anchor. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Weiss praised Gutman’s reporting when CBS announced his hiring. "Matt Gutman goes there," Weiss said. "He brings the audience along with him to whatever story he is covering, and he approaches his work with the qualities we look for in all our journalists: fearlessness, energy and relentlessness." Fox News Digital reached out to Disney and CBS for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. A Disney representative told The Los Angeles Times that executives had not yet reviewed the complaint. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81f3a02c5335ae10473de9 Famed ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John dead at 83 after sending farewell message to fans te 2026-08-16T17:30:08.777Z Famed ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John dead at 83 after sending farewell message to fans Tommy John, the former MLB pitcher whose elbow surgery set the standard in baseball and helped lengthen the careers of countless players, has died. He was 83. Mike Maguire, his agent, announced John’s death in a statement. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Thomas Edward ‘Tommy’ John Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Lakewood Ranch last night surrounded by his loving wife, Cheryl, and his sister-in-laws Judith Florentino and Karen Jordan," the statement read. "A private celebration of life will be held in Florida." John’s death comes about a week after he released a farewell message to fans on New York Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day. He said in his message he was "saying goodbye" as the team revealed he had been battling health issues. "I want to thank the Yankees organization & the Steinbrenner family for giving me this opportunity to say goodbye to everyone, along with all the friends & fans who followed me throughout my 26-year career," John’s message read. "Thanks to Dr. Jobe, who saved my arm & made it possible for me to continue pitching. That surgery has since gone on to save the careers of countless pitchers, including many of the very best in the game today. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Thank you to all the fans who supported me & my teammates for 26 years. I will never forget you." John had his famed surgery in 1974 and became a success story as he went on to win more than 160 games after the operation was completed. He missed the entire 1975 season and was a three-time All-Star after the surgery. He finished his career as a four-time All-Star and played eight of his 26 seasons with the Yankees. He also played for the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, California Angels, Cleveland Indians and Oakland Athletics. He had a career 3.34 ERA with 2,245 strikeouts. "The day I left for my first job as a pitcher, my father looked at me & said, 'Good luck, Tommy. Just remember one thing: whether you make it big in the big leagues or you don't, you'll always just be Tommy John from Terre Haute, Indiana,'" his message added. "I've never forgotten those words. Thank you & God Bless." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81eef32c5335ae10473d68 Oatman could host plaque marking Route 66 engineering landmark designation te 2026-08-16T17:10:11.608Z Oatman could host plaque marking Route 66 engineering landmark designation Oatman could soon get a new marker commemorating Route 66’s place in American engineering history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81eef22c5335ae10473d5f Hospital district could move offices into Mohave County administration building te 2026-08-16T17:10:10.777Z Hospital district could move offices into Mohave County administration building KINGMAN — The public entity that owns Kingman Regional Medical Center could soon move its operations into the Mohave County Administration Building under a five-year lease headed to county supervisors Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81eef12c5335ae10473d56 Mohave County prepares for emergency manager’s retirement after 22 years te 2026-08-16T17:10:09.973Z Mohave County prepares for emergency manager’s retirement after 22 years Mohave County prepares for emergency manager’s retirement after 22 years Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81eef12c5335ae10473d4d Charges dismissed against Kelli, Michael Ward and other Arizona 'fake electors' — for now te 2026-08-16T17:10:09.217Z Charges dismissed against Kelli, Michael Ward and other Arizona 'fake electors' — for now PHOENIX -- The people accused of being "fake electors'' and their allies are officially off the legal hook -- but only for now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81ec9a2c5335ae10473d1f Sam's Club meal kit feeds a family for under $16 as shoppers seek affordable dinners te 2026-08-16T17:00:10.078Z Sam's Club meal kit feeds a family for under $16 as shoppers seek affordable dinners As families look for ways to keep dinner costs down, warehouse clubs are competing for shoppers with prepared meals that offer an alternative to cooking from scratch or spending money on takeout. Among the prepared meal options is Sam's Club's Member's Mark Chicken Shawarma Kit, a 37-ounce meal listed for just under $16 on the retailer's website. The offering is part of a broader push by the warehouse club to give members more convenient options for putting dinner on the table, a Sam's Club spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital. WEALTHY AMERICANS CHOOSE ONE GROCERY STORE CHAIN OVER RIVALS, SURVEY FINDS "Our members consistently tell us they want convenient, high-quality meal solutions at an incredible value," the statement said. "From the Member's Mark Chicken Shawarma Kit to dinner staples like our top-rated Member's Mark Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken, we're taking the guesswork out of mealtime with options our members can feel good about serving," the statement added. The shawarma kit comes with six pitas, fully cooked chicken shawarma, Mediterranean-style bruschetta, feta cheese, creamy garlic sauce and spicy tahini sauce, according to the Sam's Club website. For warehouse clubs, however, the competition for families' dinner budgets goes beyond offering a lower price. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Warehouse clubs aren't just competing on price, they're competing on the value of time," St. Louis-based founder and CEO of SCALEBLAZER Laura Burkemper told Fox News Digital. "For busy families, the question at 5 p.m. isn't simply, 'What's cheapest?' It's 'What can I put on the table quickly, affordably, and without another decision to make?'" Burkemper said. "A $16 family meal is compelling because it solves several consumer pain points at once: affordability, convenience, portion size, and predictability." That price point may be particularly important for Sam's Club shoppers. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Bryan Gildenberg, New Jersey-based founder and CEO of Confluencer Commerce, told Fox News Digital that consumers are making different choices as they contend with higher food and fuel costs. "Remember, Sam's Club and Costco look the same but aren't the same," Gildenberg said. "Costco's member is more coastal and more affluent." "For Sam's, a price-sensitive meal deal makes enormous sense given that their members are more likely to be making different choices in the face of food and fuel inflation," Gildenberg added. Meanwhile, shoppers reviewing the kit on Sam's Club's website have praised its convenience and price, though some questioned whether the portions were enough to fill all six pitas. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ One reviewer called it "a total lifesaver for busy weeknights," saying it offered an alternative to cooking after a long day or ordering expensive takeout. Portion size was a recurring concern among some shoppers, with several saying they ran short of chicken or other ingredients before using all six pitas. "[My] family loved this. Everything seasoned well and flavorful," one purchaser wrote, but added that there was "not enough for 6 pitas." The shopper said the chicken barely fed four adults and that side dishes were needed to complete the meal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81ec992c5335ae10473d16 Federal judge clears path for border wall construction in Arizona te 2026-08-16T17:00:09.289Z Federal judge clears path for border wall construction in Arizona A federal judge in Arizona cleared the path for border wall construction in the state after a Native American tribe attempted to block its construction. The Tohono O'odham Nation had argued that constructing the border wall along its southern border with Mexico would constitute illegal trespassing on tribal lands as well as effectively shrink the reservation. Judge Richard Leon noted in his ruling a federal proclamation in 1907 that the first 60 feet of the reservation could be taken for federal use. "Given the national security and foreign policy considerations related to the border wall, deference to the government is warranted," he said. 'AMERICA FIRST' IMMIGRATION OVERHAUL BILL WOULD CODIFY TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PROMISES ONCE AND FOR ALL Members of the Tohono O'odham Nation had erected "no trespassing" signs in reaction to federal workers visiting the border sites to scope out construction. The reservation's shared border with Mexico extends roughly 62 miles. "ANY construction related activities to the illegal and destructive border wall be warned, informed of trespass and escorted off the Nation's land by law enforcement," the tribe wrote on its Facebook page on Aug. 8. Judge Leon pointed to a proclamation by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907 stating that all public land within 60 feet of an international boundary is under the exclusive control of the federal government. The proclamation argued it was necessary "as a protection against the smuggling of goods between the United States and the Republic of Mexico." Leon further noted that the Tohono nation was not declared a reservation until 1917, after Roosevelt's proclamation. The legal win for for the federal government comes after President Donald Trump's administration celebrated 15 consecutive months of having zero border releases at the U.S.-Mexico border last week. OPINION: THE BORDER IS CLOSED THANKS TO PRESIDENT TRUMP. IN VIRGINIA, THAT DOESN’T MATTER Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's office said daily apprehensions at the border are down 94% compared to former President Joe Biden's administration and are at the lowest level seen in 30 years. "Again this month, the results are clear: President Trump’s border security agenda is restoring order and putting the safety of the American people first," Mullin said in a statement. "DHS remains focused on enforcing our immigration laws, securing the border, and ensuring those who enter our country illegally are removed swiftly. Thanks to the strong leadership of President Trump, we have the most secure border in history," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81ec922c5335ae10473d00 Anthropic CEO says AI backlash is ‘fundamentally a crisis of trust’ te 2026-08-16T17:00:02.607Z Anthropic CEO says AI backlash is ‘fundamentally a crisis of trust’ Dario Amodei is pushing back against the idea that he's been painting an overly pessimistic picture of AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81e3372c5335ae104738bf Humanoid robots could patrol southern border, CEO pitches, as futuristic technology moves closer to reality te 2026-08-16T16:20:07.121Z Humanoid robots could patrol southern border, CEO pitches, as futuristic technology moves closer to reality Humanoid robots capable of autonomously navigating rugged terrain and detecting people could eventually join federal agents patrolling the southern border, with one U.S. robotics company telling Fox News Digital it has already demonstrated the technology to Department of Homeland Security officials. Sankaet Pathak, founder and CEO of Foundation, spoke with Fox News Digital to discuss the company's development of humanoid robotics and their potential applications at the border. Pathak said Foundation is in talks with several national security agencies. "We're in conversations with almost all national security government bodies, so Air Force, Navy, Army, DHS," Pathak said. "We continue to have dialogues. We're starting to negotiate contracts and some applications for them." PALANTIR'S SHYAM SANKAR SAYS ‘EVERY DAY WE’RE MAKING PROGRESS’ AS AI SUPERCHARGES AMERICAN WORKERS A DHS spokesperson told Fox News Digital that no formal arrangement is currently in place. "The Department of Homeland Security currently does not have any non-contractual agreements, pilots, or active prime contracts with Foundation." Pathak envisions Phantom conducting reconnaissance and surveillance in terrain that can be difficult for humans, vehicles, aerial drones or fixed cameras to navigate. "If drones and watchtowers were able to solve for everything, why do we still have humans at the border?" Pathak told Fox News Digital. Pathak said existing automated solutions struggle with tasks ranging from logistics to navigating complex terrain, adding that he thinks "humanoids will fill that gap quite well." Pathak said Phantom can distinguish humans from other obstacles, autonomously traverse uneven terrain and map its environment. The company's goal is for robots to conduct those reconnaissance functions autonomously before flagging potential border crossings for human officers. TRUMP ADMIN MARKS 15 STRAIGHT MONTHS WITH ZERO BORDER RELEASES AS APPREHENSIONS PLUNGE 94% Pathak also pointed to tunnels along the border as another potential application for the technology, saying Foundation would explore underground operations as part of its use cases. "Our biggest thing is if we can keep our officers in a safe place, and these robots can continue to surveil 24/7," Pathak said. He said robots could flag significant activity and allow human officers to respond when intervention is necessary. "Tomorrow I think we could do a pilot. Next couple of months, we can do something much larger." Pathak said weather resistance remains one of the principal limitations of the current Phantom, but a second-generation model expected in the coming months is designed to be waterproof, dustproof and substantially more rugged for outdoor deployment. While Foundation's immediate vision centers on surveillance and reconnaissance, Pathak said the company would be willing to arm robots for border operations if requested by the federal government. He stressed, however, that the machines are not envisioned making enforcement decisions independently in the near future. INSIDE CHINA’S AI ‘WOLF PACK’ DRONES BUILT WITH TAIWAN CONFLICT IN MIND "They will detect and then flag and then a human would decide kind of like what the next step it needs to be," Pathak said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81e0df2c5335ae104737c7 ‘American Pie’ star Shannon Elizabeth swears off dating, says OnlyFans is ‘the only relationship I need’ te 2026-08-16T16:10:07.473Z ‘American Pie’ star Shannon Elizabeth swears off dating, says OnlyFans is ‘the only relationship I need’ Shannon Elizabeth isn’t looking for another slice of romance anytime soon. The "American Pie" star, whose divorce was finalized in May, has sworn off dating, insisting that OnlyFans is "the only relationship I need." During an appearance on Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast, he asked her, "What’s the dating scene like in Cape Town?" Elizabeth moved to South Africa in 2016 to focus on wildlife conservation. ‘AMERICAN PIE’ ALUM SHANNON ELIZABETH TURNS TO ONLYFANS FOR ‘FRESH START’ AS DIVORCE UNFOLDS "I'm very newly single, and I don’t plan on ever dating again, to be honest," Elizabeth replied. "Come on, you’re going to date," Maher insisted. "No, no," Elizabeth said. "No, not even dating?" Maher said. WATCH: ‘AMERICAN PIE’ STAR LAUNCHES ONLYFANS, EMBRACES FRESH START "I do not want to date," Elizabeth said. "I’m not interested. There’s too many con artists out there. There’s too many people I don’t trust. I have no interest." "... The only relationships I need are the relationships on OnlyFans that I’m building with all of these people," Elizabeth said. Maher was adamant that Elizabeth’s ban on dating wouldn’t stick. "Well, I’m not saying I know you better than you, because I don’t," he said. "You know you better than you. I will say this: I have heard that from many people right after. ..." "I mean, including many celebrities," he said. Maher pointed to Halle Berry as an example, noting that the actress had once said she would never marry again. Berry later married actor Olivier Martinez in 2013, and the couple filed for divorce in 2015. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Elizabeth wasn't swayed. "... 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"To be able to get myself back to the point where I’m not struggling and am able to choose projects because I like them and not because I need the money — it’s definitely giving me more freedom to do that." WATCH: SHANNON ELIZABETH REFLECTS ON ‘AMERICAN PIE’ AND NEW MISSION Elizabeth also wants to direct and "be behind the camera." In the meantime, she’s directing and producing her OnlyFans content, which does not currently include nudity. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I’ve got to be a little bit mysterious," she said. "I do all kinds of content, but I don’t even know what my boundaries will be. I’m still exploring it, and as I become more comfortable with it, I’m going to push those boundaries." A portion of Elizabeth’s OnlyFans earnings goes to her wildlife conservation nonprofit. Elizabeth previously told Fox News Digital that she isn't worried about criticism of her latest venture. 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"[This is] something that we wanted to do 25 years ago, but the technology wasn’t there yet," she said. "Now the technology is there. I just wish I’d done it sooner." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81e0d92c5335ae104737b1 TechCrunch Mobility: The shifting flight path of electric air taxis te 2026-08-16T16:10:01.855Z TechCrunch Mobility: The shifting flight path of electric air taxis Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81de892c5335ae10473785 Karoline Leavitt's replacement as press secretary faces 'critical' test as midterms loom, Trump advisor says te 2026-08-16T16:00:09.846Z Karoline Leavitt's replacement as press secretary faces 'critical' test as midterms loom, Trump advisor says President Donald Trump's senior political advisor James Blair praised departing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt for her time in the West Wing while warning on Saturday that her successor will face scrutiny for filling such a critical messaging role as the midterm elections approach. Blair said the next press secretary would be under a "microscope" given that Leavitt's time in office "cemented her as maybe the best press secretary we've ever had." "She was just really tremendous. And she had a connection with the president that is hard to develop," he said during "My View." "She understood him and understood the way he wanted to tell the American people his message, and she did it with honor and loyalty." SCRAMBLE FOR KAROLINE LEAVITT'S REPLACEMENT ENSUES WITH JUST WEEKS UNTIL TRUMP'S SPOKESPERSON EXITS "I think she's a really hard act to follow. I don't envy the next person, but it is a critical job." Whoever takes the podium next will need to work hard to disseminate President Trump's message "in the face of a very hostile press that doesn't want to tell the story about the great work Republicans have done for the last two years," he continued. Blair's assessment comes as messaging surrounding midterms ramps up across the country. Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers of Congress, controlling the House with a razor-thin 218-212 edge, with one independent and four vacancies, and the Senate with a 53-47 advantage, including two independents who caucus with Democrats. 100 DAY SPRINT TO THE MIDTERMS KICKS OFF AS REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS CLASH FOR CONTROL ACROSS THE COUNTRY With every House seat and 35 Senate seats on the ballot, Democrats need a net gain of just six House seats to reclaim the speaker's gavel and four Senate seats to win back the upper chamber, making even a handful of competitive races capable of reshaping the balance of power in Washington. WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS WIDELY PRAISE KAROLINE LEAVITT AS SHE ANNOUNCES EXIT Still, Blair expressed optimism that the GOP would retain its congressional majorities, saying the election comes down to "mainstream Republicans versus extreme liberal Democrats." Democrats want to raise taxes, abolish police and prisons and grant amnesty to every illegal immigrant in America, he said, including the violent criminals. Fox News Digital's Andrew Mark Miller and Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81de882c5335ae1047377c Caitlyn Jenner says there's a 'simple' solution to end the WNBA's trans athlete debate te 2026-08-16T16:00:08.883Z Caitlyn Jenner says there's a 'simple' solution to end the WNBA's trans athlete debate Caitlyn Jenner reacted to how the WNBA has navigated its latest controversy over whether transgender athletes would be eligible to play in the league. The WNBA has lacked clarity on whether a transgender athlete would be able to play in the league. In the midst of it all, former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White each launched bids to get into the WNBA. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Jenner appeared on "Fox News @ Night" with Trace Gallagher and said there was a "simple" conclusion to the ordeal. "They’re showing the hypocrisy of what’s going on out there in the WNBA," Jenner said of Kanter and White. "The WNBA had their meetings on this issue and Cathy (Engelbert), the head, says, ‘We talked about the trans issue but we just haven’t come up with a conclusion at this point. We will continue the conversation.’ Cathy, XX, you’re in. XY you’re out. It’s that simple. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "And both these guys I think are doing a good job just to show the WNBA the hypocrisy that’s going on here. We have to protect women’s sports … I want to protect women’s sports. Title IX was one of the greatest legislations for women’s equality – that happened to be in sports." The WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement’s Article XIII, Section 1(a) states: "Only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA." But as OutKick/Fox News Digital previously reported, the 409-page agreement never defines "woman" or "women." The terms "transgender" and "gender identity" don’t appear anywhere in the document. The CBA contains detailed definitions for dozens of other terms. Yet the agreement doesn’t define the word that determines who may play in the league. A WNBA spokesperson said a meeting was held on a "wide range of topics, including ongoing discussions on transgender athletes and the continued hate and vitriol directed at players online." The league said it "strongly" denounces "bad-faith efforts to use these topics to demean or marginalize others." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81de822c5335ae1047376a Blanche Refuses to Say He’ll Always Be Independent of Trump as Attorney General te 2026-08-16T16:00:02.725Z Blanche Refuses to Say He’ll Always Be Independent of Trump as Attorney General The new head of the Justice Department said on “Meet the Press” on Sunday that the president had never asked him to prosecute specific people — and never would. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81d9d72c5335ae104736f9 DNC chair denies reports about staff 'paranoia,' chaos, but even MS NOW host is skeptical te 2026-08-16T15:40:07.093Z DNC chair denies reports about staff 'paranoia,' chaos, but even MS NOW host is skeptical Democratic National Committee Chair (DNC) Ken Martin denied Saturday that he presided over a paranoid workplace at the party's Washington headquarters — where he'd allegedly even been hit with an HR complaint — prompting MS NOW hosts to question why the allegations were emerging from inside the organization. Martin was pressed about the alleged HR complaint for throwing a phone at a staffer's desk and reports that employees had become fearful of leaks and decisions he allegedly made in isolation. Martin denied the reporting and praised the DNC’s employees. "Multiple sources also described a growing sense of paranoia inside DNC headquarters under your leadership and that the staff had become afraid of leaks and decisions that you were making in isolation," MS NOW co-host Jacqueline Alemany said at one point. "Well, the reporting is not accurate, but what I would say is every day when I go into the DNC, what I see is a staff that works extremely hard," Martin said. "They’re working overtime. I’m usually the first one in, the last one to leave." Martin dismissed the "noise on the outside" and said Democrats were focused on winning in November, when Democrats are hoping to win back Congress to stifle the Trump White House. DNC CHAIR KEN MARTIN THREW PHONE AT AIDE'S DESK, FACED HR COMPLAINT IN SIGN OF 'FRAYING NERVES': REPORT "But to be fair, Mr. Chairman, some of this noise is coming from the inside, right?" co-anchor Eugene Daniels asked. Martin said he did not know why the allegations were coming from inside the DNC before shifting to voters’ economic concerns. "You know, I don’t know, but as I travel across the country, Eugene, what I hear from the American people, they’re not focused on any of that," Martin said. The New York Times cited six people familiar with the alleged phone incident, although none witnessed it firsthand. Accounts differed over how forcefully Martin threw the device, but the newspaper reported that it landed on the aide's desk while Martin reprimanded the staffer and led to a human resources complaint. SLOTKIN SAYS DEMOCRATIC PARTY NEEDS 'NEW LEADERSHIP': 'OLD MODELS ARE NO LONGER WORKING' NOTUS separately reported that the phone did not strike the aide but left several staffers shaken. Martin apologized to the aide during an HR meeting the following business day, according to the outlet. The reports followed a May meeting in which Martin allegedly expressed anger about information leaking from DNC headquarters. Fox News Digital reported that members of the party’s leadership team were asked to sign nondisclosure agreements before a meeting about the committee’s finances. The internal tensions emerged as the DNC faced a steep financial disadvantage ahead of the 2026 midterms. Federal Election Commission filings showed the committee ended June with $16.3 million in cash and $18.5 million in debt, compared with the Republican National Committee's $128.5 million in cash and no debt. The DNC had also drawn $15 million from a credit line secured in part by its headquarters. JAMES CARVILLE RAGES OVER FAILURE BY DNC TO RELEASE 2024 POLITICAL AUTOPSY, CALLS IT 'TOO STUPID FOR WORDS' Rufus Gifford, a former Biden deputy campaign manager and Obama-era DNC finance director, previously pointed to the internal leaks as evidence that employees had lost confidence in Martin's leadership. "The leaks coming from inside the building streaming across every media outlet say to me that the (diligent and wonderful) staff are losing or have lost faith," Gifford said. Martin defended the committee’s spending strategy in a July Substack, claiming the party was investing its money in staff, organizing, technology and state parties. "But a party is not a savings account," Martin said. "Its purpose is to build power." Fox News Digital reached out to the DNC for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81d9d62c5335ae104736f0 The only map you need to see as California's billionaire tax fight heats up te 2026-08-16T15:40:06.380Z The only map you need to see as California's billionaire tax fight heats up California voters are set to decide whether to slap a new tax on the state's billionaires as IRS data show thousands of taxpayers, and billions of dollars in income, are already flowing out of the Golden State. The outflow is adding fuel to the debate over California's proposed billionaire tax, with Mark Cuban warning Saturday the measure could drive not only wealthy residents but investment and startups out of the state. Cuban's warning came amid a heated back-and-forth with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who has defended the proposed tax. The billionaire investor threatened to steer future investments away from California if the measure moves forward. The clash comes as California is already experiencing significant taxpayer outflows, according to the latest IRS data compiled from federal tax returns. AMERICA'S TOP DESTINATION FOR NEW TAXPAYERS IS QUIETLY GETTING POORER, IRS DATA REVEALS Los Angeles County, home to Hollywood and one of the nation's largest economic engines, led the nation in taxpayer losses, with a net 17,496 tax filers leaving for other states. Those departing taxpayers took nearly $1.9 billion in income with them. Other California counties also saw significant outflows. Orange County recorded a net loss of 11,618 tax filers, followed by San Diego County with 9,401, Riverside County with 8,968 and San Bernardino County with 8,462. The movement of taxpayers and their income can affect state and local tax collections that help fund schools, public safety and infrastructure. AMERICANS KEEP MOVING TO TEXAS AND FLORIDA — BUT ONE OTHER RED STATE IS GROWING EVEN FASTER Against that backdrop, California's proposed billionaire tax has become a flashpoint in the debate over whether the state's tax policies could push more wealth and investment elsewhere. The proposed ballot initiative, backed by the Service Employees International Union, would impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on Californians with a net worth exceeding $1 billion. The measure, which has qualified for the November ballot, would apply retroactively to Californians who were residents as of Jan. 1, 2026. Supporters argue the tax would generate billions of dollars for healthcare and education, while critics warn it could drive wealth and investment out of California. Cuban has gone further, arguing the measure could influence not only where billionaires live, but where investors put their money and startups do business. AN OVERLOOKED RED STATE QUIETLY BUILT ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST COMPETITIVE TAX SYSTEMS "If this passes, and it doesn't directly impact me at all, I won't be a Cali resident, but you can bet if I'm investing in a multi billion dollar startup, I'm asking them to move from California first," Cuban wrote. GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE He went even further, adding, "IMO, if this passes, only idiot startup founders stay in Cali." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81d2cf2c5335ae1047363b From Disney magic to ancient faith: David Henrie on why Gen Z is flocking to church te 2026-08-16T15:10:07.566Z From Disney magic to ancient faith: David Henrie on why Gen Z is flocking to church Disney star David Henrie has been encouraged to see a rise in young people attending church over the years and believes it's a sign of a deeper cultural shift of younger generations turning to God. "I'm seeing it everywhere. Every time I go to mass, there's more and more young people," he told Fox News Digital. The Catholic actor, who rose to fame playing Justin Russo on the Disney Channel’s "Wizards of Waverly Place," said he believes young adults are returning to the faith after finding emptiness in worldly distractions. Years ago, Henrie experienced his own spiritual awakening. JD VANCE REVEALS WHAT DREW HIM BACK TO GOD AFTER SEEING CHRISTIANS HAD LIFE ‘FIGURED OUT’ "I've seen it coming. I was one of those people who was not living a Christian life and then suddenly found the world was completely empty and was searching for something otherworldly," Henrie said. "That's why I think you're seeing kids flock to the faith right now. It's because they're tired of the world." Catholic leaders across the U.S. have reported sharp increases in the number of adult converts. A recent Gallup poll also found that 42% of young men now say religion is "very important" in their lives, a 14 percentage point jump from the previous year. Henrie believes young people are seeking a specific form of faith rooted in tradition and history. "You know, I'm Catholic, I always say like, they want 'Lord of the Rings Catholicism'," Henrie said. "You know, they want bells, smells, ancient expressions of the liturgy. That's where the young people are flocking right now. That's why you're seeing the Latin mass booming." COUNTRY STAR TYLER HUBBARD SAYS ‘THE CHOSEN’ BROUGHT THE BIBLE TO LIFE FOR HIS FAMILY The actor recently wrapped filming for his faith-based travel series "Seeking Beauty," on EWTN+, as well as his return to Disney for "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place." He is also set to release a faith-based children's book this fall, co-written with his wife, Maria. The picture book, titled "Is God Bigger Than a Dragon?" turns a curious child's questions about God into spiritual lessons. Henrie said his young son inspired the project. "[He] is very inquisitive, and he asks great questions, and he's trying to understand God," Henrie said. "So from a four-year-old, trying to understanding God sounds like this: 'Papa, is God bigger than a dragon? Is God bigger than New York City? Is God big than a killer whale?'... And so he just kept asking all these great questions, and eventually it was like, I need to make this into a kid's book." SECOND LADY USHA VANCE GETS CANDID ABOUT NEW BABY, JUGGLING FOUR CHILDREN AND MOTHERHOOD CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Henrie said the picture book uses a question-and-response format and is geared for children ages 2 to 8. It pairs rhyming answers with Scripture references on every page and ends by encouraging parents to revisit the Bible verses with their kids for further study. The father of three, who is expecting his fourth child this month, said he and his wife feel it is important to foster faith in their children from an early age and help them tackle their big questions about God. After reading the book, he hopes kids take away "a greater understanding of God's love, God's care, and just how powerful He is and how powerful he can be in their lives." "Is God Bigger Than a Dragon?" published by Ascension Press, is available for preorder and is expected to be released on November 10. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81ce1f2c5335ae104735cf JONATHAN TURLEY: Former Sen Kyrsten Sinema fights affair lawsuit invoking centuries-old marriage tort te 2026-08-16T14:50:07.341Z JONATHAN TURLEY: Former Sen Kyrsten Sinema fights affair lawsuit invoking centuries-old marriage tort Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is continuing to challenge the lawsuit brought by the wife of her former security guard and lover, Matthew Ammel. Sinema has admitted to having an affair with Ammel while she was the Democratic senator from Arizona. Heather Ammel’s lawsuit alleges the tort of alienation of affection, an action many may find outdated in our more open or indulgent culture. I start teaching my torts class this week, and the alienation tort remains a controversy at the intersection of tort and constitutional law. There was a time when most states had morality crimes that punished adultery or homosexuality. They have been largely scrubbed from our books due to constitutional challenges and changing social mores. However, a spouse can still sue civilly over a third party ruining a marriage through adultery. Such "heart balm" actions go back to the earliest days of tort liability. However, the tort has been abolished in 42 states, leaving Hawaii, North Carolina, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Dakota and Utah as the exceptions. COURT FILINGS REVEAL KYRSTEN SINEMA HAD SEX MULTIPLE TIMES WITH MARRIED BODYGUARD WHILE SERVING AS SENATOR Early tort cases spoke of two violative acts: enticement and seduction. The tort of enticement "involved assisting or inducing a wife to leave her husband by means of fraud, violence, or persuasion." Seduction was more straightforward and only required "an adulterous relationship between the plaintiff’s spouse and the defendant." Critics have long charged that this tort is based on early concepts of the wife being the property of the husband and that there are lingering constitutional questions over holding individuals liable for consensual sexual relationships. That proprietary element echoes in some of the earliest English cases, such as Winsmore v. Greenback in 1745. In that case, a man was sued for "maliciously and wickedly intending to injure the plaintiff … and to alienate the affection of the wife from the plaintiff." The court found that the paramour had "persuaded procured and enticed the said wife" and thereby denied the husband of his "exclusive and legally enforceable right to his wife’s service." Winsmore v. Greenbank, Willes 577. 125 Eng. Repts. 1330 (1745)); see also Michele Crissman, Alienation of Affection: An Ancient Tort – But Still Alive in South Dakota, 48 S.D. L. Rev. 518, 519 (2003); Jamie Heard, The National Trend of Abolishing Actions for the Alienation of a Spouse’s Affection and Mississippi’s Refusal to Follow Suit, 28 Miss. C. L. Rev. 313 (2008-2009). State courts have found the action to be outmoded and abused: North Carolina is one of the holdouts. Sinema’s counsel moved the case to federal court and then sought to dismiss it on the jurisdictional grounds that none of the sex occurred in North Carolina. In depositions, Sinema confirmed sexual encounters beginning in California at the home of her friends Penny and Grant Croissant: "We were staying at an Airbnb in Napa, California. We were outside. Matt kissed me. We went inside and had sex." She also detailed having sex with Ammel at the wedding of CNN anchor Jessica Dean in New York City as well as at her Washington, D.C., apartment, in Arizona, and in Colorado. The jurisdictional question is whether the denial of sex in North Carolina means that the courts there lack jurisdiction, as opposed to the claim that the shattered marriage, and injury, still rests in North Carolina. The parties do not contest the underlying violation of the marriage. The case is rife with photos, including one sent by Sinema of herself in a towel, and such messages as: "Putting my hand on your heart. I’ll see you soon. I miss you." COURT FILINGS REVEAL KYRSTEN SINEMA HAD SEX MULTIPLE TIMES WITH MARRIED BODYGUARD WHILE SERVING AS SENATOR The wife eventually uncovered the affair after Ammel allegedly came home intoxicated, and she found a message on his phone from Sinema reading, "I hope your day was okay. Thinking of you. I am with you. I keep waking up during my sleep and reaching over for your arms to hold me." Heather Ammel would write to her husband to encourage him to break off the affair, calling Sinema "insidious" and "a woman who is willing to break up a family." After separating on Nov. 1, 2024, the couple divorced in March 2026. An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 19. While the Supreme Court struck down the criminalization of same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges and consensual sex between adults is viewed as protected, it has never found alienation torts to be unconstitutional. The tort liability presents a novel and different question. Unlike the criminalization of consensual sexual relationships, this tort addresses the harm of conduct to a third person. Heather Ammel had a marriage contract and relied on it as the foundation for her home and family with multiple children. Many today would argue that her husband and his deceit caused the harm, not the third party. If a spouse violates their solemn oath of matrimony, the loss of affection is likely due to a breakdown in the marriage, not the third party. The action still has a proprietary element: the "other man" or "other woman" poached a partner who legally belongs to you. However, the question is whether such "heart balm" injuries remain within the right of states to recognize and allow citizens to recover for. It is technically not a punishment for adultery with the other person, but alienation or harm to the spouse. Ironically, the case, and any challenges, could represent one of the most lasting legacies of Sinema’s career. The question is not whether her actions were "wicked and malicious" under the common law, but whether you can be sued today for such conduct. Other torts have changed in light of evolving social values, such as defamation actions that were once based on statements that a woman is "unchaste." While courts have struck down or eliminated morality laws on constitutional grounds, alienation of affection remains a lingering morality tort with strong religious underpinnings. In Proverbs 11:18, the Bible states, "The wicked man does deceptive work, but righteousness brings a sure reward." The question is whether a "righteous" litigant can still recover from the "wickedness" of others. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81cbc72c5335ae104735ad Uptown Parking Garage cost overruns spur city litigation te 2026-08-16T14:40:07.998Z Uptown Parking Garage cost overruns spur city litigation City pays McCarthy Building Companies $1.194M; both aim to settle costs from Fann Contracting after excavation delayed work 5 months A hole in Uptown cost the city $1.2 million, but the city hopes to settle a portion of those costs through litigation with the company that dug it. During its Tuesday, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81cbc62c5335ae1047358c Lexington, Kentucky park shooting kills 1, injures 4 during live band performance te 2026-08-16T14:40:06.544Z Lexington, Kentucky park shooting kills 1, injures 4 during live band performance One person was killed and four victims were injured in a mass shooting at an outdoor concert in Kentucky on Saturday. The shooting took place in Lexington and was barely a mile away from an event where Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was holding a Kentucky Democratic Party dinner. Authorities say two of the victims injured were children ages 14 and 4, while the other two injured were adults. All four were taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. "Before I continue, I do need to let y’all know we do have some tough news tonight," Beshear said at his event after hearing of the shooting. GUNFIRE ERUPTS NEAR SEATTLE MAYOR’S EVENT AS FAMILIES, CHILDREN GATHER "About a mile and a half from here, we’ve had a shooting actually since we started this dinner," he continued. "We have five people that I think received injuries and probably have one deceased," he added before assuring diners that the situation had been resolved. "To stop mass shootings, we have got to elect Democrats that will actually do something about it," Beshear said. Authorities say the shooting took place at around 6:45 p.m. in Charles Young Park. They did not offer any details about the victims, the deceased person or a suspect. VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY SHOOTING SUSPECT FOUND HIDING IN DORM CLOSET ARRESTED No arrests have been made in the case as of Sunday morning, but police say there is no threat to the public. "If you know somebody who might be inclined to use a weapon, please do anything you can do to let us know before something happens. Please let us know," Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers said at a press conference. The incident came on the heels of another mass shooting at Virginia State University on Saturday morning. That attack left five people injured, and police arrested 19-year-old suspect Camron Harris in connection with the case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81c9702c5335ae1047355c NFL rookie leaves team to pursue acting opportunity te 2026-08-16T14:30:08.812Z NFL rookie leaves team to pursue acting opportunity The Cincinnati Bengals signed defensive back Ceyair Wright as an undrafted free agent in April after he played college football at Nebraska. Wright’s passion for football appeared to collide with a different career off the field – acting. The Bengals announced that Wright had left the team "to pursue other opportunities" and was placed on the Exempt/Left Squad. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Dan Hoard, the radio voice of the Bengals, wrote on X that Wright left the team to pursue television and film opportunities. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor reacted to Wright’s departure. "I don’t know how to properly define it for him. He called us last night and let us know that he had an opportunity," Taylor said. "I know it was a difficult decision for him. I think two things he’s really passionate about were colliding and he decided to pursue this opportunity. So, he’s a great kid, comes from a great university. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "We wish him the best. He was fun to be around. He really competed hard for us. It was fun watching him play. I thought he was ascending as a player. But, obviously, he’s chosen to go a different path." Wright has acting credits to his name. He played LeBron James’ son in the movie "Space Jam: A New Legacy." IMDb also credits Wright for a role in "Training Day." He also made appearances in the television sit-coms "Grown-ish" and "2 Broke Girls." The Bengals signed Matthew McDoom as a replacement for Wright. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81c4c02c5335ae10473506 Hasan Piker torched over playbook to dodge his past controversies: 'Bats--- crazy' te 2026-08-16T14:10:08.189Z Hasan Piker torched over playbook to dodge his past controversies: 'Bats--- crazy' Shannon Watts, a Democratic political operative and gun control activist, torched a rising progressive kingmaker on Friday, accusing him of trying to brush off his past controversial comments online. In her view, Hasan Piker, a far-left streamer, used the same playbook to downplay his unhinged claims after facing backlash on social media. "Hasan Piker defense Bingo card: ‘It’s a joke, satire, hyperbole. It’s out of context. It was years ago,’" Watts said in her post. "’English is my second language. I stream for hours. Bad faith clipping. Smear campaign. Critics are being paid for Israel.’" HASAN PIKER NAMES PRO-CCP TYCOON SINGHAM AS FINANCIER OF 'POLITICAL MOVEMENTS' DESPITE NONPROFIT VENEER It didn’t take long for Piker to fire back — even as he admitted the pattern. "All of that is true and valid. You behave as a GOP operative. You’re a shameless grifter who doesn’t care about the Dem Senate majority or punishing Trump," Piker wrote. "And you are a copycat of MAGA tactics engaging in alternative facts," Fred Guttenberg, a Democratic activist whose daughter was murdered in the Parkland shooting, fired back. "As a Jewish person whose daughter was murdered in the Parkland shooting and whose brother died because of 9/11, your attack on Shannon is batsh-- crazy and your comparison of the NRA and AIPAC only confirms your insanity.  "Using your MAGA styled attacks against someone like Shannon or me won't work. Stop being a copycat," he continued. Watts’ online clash with Piker showcases the concern some Democrats have shown over comments, posts and videos that have resurfaced among progressives. For example, concerns about former Senate candidate Graham Platner started as eyebrow-raising Reddit posts ballooned into sexual assault allegations.  Michigan's Senate Democratic nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, came under fire for past calls to defund the police. Watts' spat with Piker puts a question mark on whether the party’s banner carriers should shoulder more responsibility for their past rhetoric. Watts, who has dedicated the last 14 years to gun control advocacy, has boldly argued in recent months that Democrats are turning a blind eye to the online histories of some of their candidates at the expense of their electability and trustworthiness. Although he himself is not running for office, Piker has drawn scrutiny for a long list of controversial remarks, especially as he acts as a surrogate for El-Sayed and other progressive candidates. SANDERS SAYS PLATNER HAS THE 'GUTS' TO FIGHT BILLIONAIRES DESPITE GROWING SCANDAL PILEUP In 2019, Piker famously said that "America deserved 9/11," arguing later that the U.S. had "brought it on itself." He would later walk it back and call it "inappropriate" after massive backlash online. Once, when asked if he supported terrorism, Piker answered by saying, "No, I don’t. I don’t support the state of Israel, and I don’t support the state of the United States of America." Piker’s clash with Watts began when some of those past comments cost him on Thursday after the University of Washington said it had decided to cancel an upcoming event with him, citing his rhetoric on Israel. In response, Piker took to X, arguing that Democrats should stand up for First Amendment principles. "We must fight back against the undemocratic & unamerican forces of Trumpism, which means protecting free speech and due process, two fundamental rights Trump is actively seeking to destroy at this moment!" Piker wrote. The comment prompted a retort from Watts, noting that Piker has a seemingly uneven track record of calling for the defense of rights. She recalled an instance where Piker had encouraged President Donald Trump to "lock up" a longtime Dem nemesis. "When Trump threatened to arrest Adam Schiff for being his political enemy, Hasan Piker said: ‘Oh my God, I hope they arrest him. Oh my God, I hope he goes to prison. Yeah, this is political. Sure. I don’t care. Lock him up. Lock him up,’" Watts reminded audiences. Piker has repeatedly criticized Schiff for receiving contributions from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and for, in his view, not doing enough to push back against U.S. ties to Israel. HASAN PIKER CALLS FOR DEMOCRATS WHO OPPOSE ABDUL EL-SAYED TO BE 'PUNISHED' In 2019, Piker told Schiff to "suck my entire d---" while bashing the senator for hosting a fundraiser hosted by Raytheon, a prominent U.S. defense contractor. Piker, faced with his own past words, said his remarks about Schiff had been a joke. "I voted for him. This is a joke, you dumb---," Piker responded to Watts. A Democratic commentator fired back at Piker's comment, asking, "How is it a joke? You just gonna say that for every single thing you've said? You are very clearly serious in this video." Representatives for Piker did not respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital on whether the party’s base was placing enough emphasis on past online comments, or at what point online rhetoric should be disqualifying for political candidates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81c4bf2c5335ae104734fd Amanda Kloots confronts biggest misconception about dating after losing a spouse te 2026-08-16T14:10:07.571Z Amanda Kloots confronts biggest misconception about dating after losing a spouse Amanda Kloots is challenging a common misconception about dating after losing a spouse — that moving forward means leaving the person you lost behind. Kloots, who lost her husband, Broadway star Nick Cordero, to COVID-19 in 2020, said widows and widowers can face judgment when they begin opening their hearts to someone new — even though grief and love don't simply disappear when a new relationship begins. AMANDA KLOOTS HONORS LATE HUSBAND NICK CORDERO IN NEW MEMOIR, SAYS HE ‘TRULY JUST LOVED LIFE’ "The heart can hold a lot of love," Kloots said in an interview with Fox News Digital. "And just because I'm dating again or any widow or widower is dating again, it doesn't mean that you don't love your person that you lost still or any less." "It’s in fact more," the "Good Grief" podcast host shared. Kloots isn't asking people to believe that grief disappears. She's asking them to acknowledge that it doesn't have to prevent someone from living. AMANDA KLOOTS SHARES 'HUGE MEDICAL BILL' FROM NICK CORDERO'S HOSPITAL STAY, VENTILATOR COST $3,000 DAILY "I have many compartments in my heart for love and new relationships," she said. "It's like having more children. It doesn't mean you… love your child less… now [that] you have a new child. Your heart is able to hold many, many types of love, and I wish people understood that you can hold those two things very close." She said new love does not erase old love. And for anyone who dates a widow or widower, Kloots explained that reality needs to be understood from the start. WATCH: AMANDA KLOOTS DEFENDS DATING AGAIN AFTER HUSBAND NICK CORDERO'S DEATH "These people are never leaving our lives, but there's definitely room and space for new love, new relationships, new marriage and it's so beautiful." "Celebrate and help and support friends in your life who are on this journey," she said. "It is so difficult and it is so hard and if you make it harder for us, it really isn't fair." "So really support those people and guide them along on this because they're doing something that is something they never wish they had to do," she continued. "It's not, they're not dating again because ‘yay!’ It's a different type of dating again. So, support them, love them, be kind." Cordero died on July 5, 2020, after spending 95 days in the hospital battling COVID-19. The Broadway star endured mini-strokes, blood clots, septic infections and a tracheostomy before doctors amputated his right leg. Kloots documented his fight for his life publicly, giving followers a front-row seat to a nightmare that began just as she, Cordero and their then-9-month-old son, Elvis, were starting a new life in Los Angeles. They had moved from New York City in March 2020, chasing what was supposed to be a dream. Kloots suddenly became a widow — and she's never stopped talking about Cordero. WATCH: AMANDA KLOOTS SHARES HOW SHE STILL FEELS LATE HUSBAND NICK CORDERO'S PRESENCE She believes stopping the conversation is one of the biggest mistakes people make after someone dies. "If he was still alive, I'd be talking about him all the time. He's still in my life. I have a son that I'm raising that's his, and I need to make sure that Elvis knows who his dad was and that the world never forgets him." Cordero, she said, "was such a beautiful man." "And I don't think anyone we lose has to be forgotten forever," she continued. "Keep saying their names, keep talking about them, keep celebrating them, celebrate their birthdays, celebrate their anniversaries, honor them at the holidays, and every day. They can still be around." For Kloots, Cordero's presence isn't simply a metaphor. She says she has continued to feel spiritually connected to him since his death. "You know, they mean everything," Kloots said of the signs she believes she receives from him. "I feel like when you lose somebody there's such a finality with death, and you really feel like there's no way you'll ever connect with them again, of course. And I started asking for signs right away from Nick, and he started showing up and I just kind of really went all in on it..." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I do feel like he's around Elvis and I all the time, and we get signs all the time from him, and I feel like he's on my spirit team just guiding us every single day, and I do feel this really beautiful spiritual connection with him that has got me through these last six years." That perspective has followed Kloots into her newest chapter — including her role on Netflix's "Let's Marry Harry." The show puts reality star and notorious bachelor Harry Jowsey's dating life in the hands of three trusted friends, with Kloots serving as a big-sister-like confidante. WATCH: AMANDA KLOOTS AND REALITY STAR HARRY JOWSEY TOOK 'FULL INVENTORY' OF HIS DATING LIFE BEFORE 'LET'S MARRY HARRY' Before filming began, she and Jowsey spent time talking about love, marriage and relationships. "I told him constantly, you know, how you love is so important and marriage changes over time. And you have to really love and communicate with your partner." Kloots said she quickly noticed a pattern in Jowsey's romantic history. "He had kind of a track record of fighting equaled love for him." She challenged him to rethink it. "What if we flip the switch here? Because I've learned, you know, that I shouldn't have fought so much with my partner. I would take them all back now. I don't have him around anymore." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Kloots emphasized to Fox News Digital that she isn’t romanticizing loss but learning from it. She's turning that experience into "Good Grief with Amanda Kloots," her new podcast. The show tackles grief in its many forms, from death and divorce to lost careers, relationships, identities and futures people thought they were guaranteed to have. Kloots' grief doesn't have an expiration date, and neither does love. Six years after Cordero's death, she is still carrying him with her while making room for the life ahead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81c4be2c5335ae104734f4 'Tony' Review: Anthony Bourdain's coming-of-age story unfolds in charming dramedy te 2026-08-16T14:10:06.968Z 'Tony' Review: Anthony Bourdain's coming-of-age story unfolds in charming dramedy "I was — to be frank — a spoiled, miserable, narcissistic, self-destructive and thoughtless young lout, and badly in need of a good ass-kicking."  That was how the late celebrity chef, author and travel host Anthony Bourdain described himself in his book "Kitchen Confidential." And it sets the tone for A24's new film, "Tony."  Set in the summer of 1975, aspiring 19-year-old New Jersey writer Tony (played by "The Holdovers" breakout star Dominic Sessa) is applying for a prestigious fellowship, something his big ego believes he has in the bag — until he doesn't.  ‘ONE NIGHT ONLY’ REVIEW: MONICA BARBARO AND CALLUM TURNER CHARM IN HIGH-CONCEPT ROM-COM After already telling his parents he had landed the fellowship, Tony instead heads to Cape Cod to chase a girl he's been obsessed with, Nancy ("CODA" star Emilia Jones), to whom he boasted about his ill-fated career prospects. And like the fellowship, he thinks he can easily woo Nancy — except he learns the hard way she isn't even available.  Desperate for money and a place to stay, Tony is at the mercy of a man simply known as Chef (Antonio Banderas), who runs a tiny lobster joint in Provincetown, tasking Tony to wash dishes.  ‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’ REVIEW: TOM HOLLAND, ZENDAYA RETURN FOR ACTION-PACKED, EMOTIONAL SEQUEL It's certainly a clash of personalities between the care-free Tony and the no-nonsense Chef. But little does Tony realize how much his life would change simply by working in Chef's kitchen. It's becoming increasingly difficult for comedic directors to break through and join an elite group of active filmmakers that includes Judd Apatow ("40-Year-Old Virgin," "Knocked Up"), Paul Feig ("Bridesmaids," "Spy") and Phil Lord & Christopher Miller ("21 Jump Street," "Project Hail Mary"). Making the case for himself is Matt Johnson.  'THE ODYSSEY' REVIEW: CHRISTOPHER NOLAN GOES EPIC WITH HIS MOST AMBITIOUS FILM TO DATE Johnson, a Canadian comedic actor who directed, wrote and starred in 2023's underrated "BlackBerry" and the hilarious mockumentary "Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie" released earlier this year, is back in the director's chair and co-wrote the film with Matthew Miller, Todd Bartels and Lou Howe. They strike a balance that showcases Bourdain's unique sense of humor while grappling with his personal struggles he had even at an early age. Sessa continues to impress as he's able to make us laugh, make us think he's a jerk and tug at our heartstrings all at once, perfectly capturing Bourdain's spirit. And Banderas gives his best performance in years as Tony's hard-nosed boss and mentor, providing some of the film's funniest moments and even the most moving.  'THE INVITE' REVIEW: SETH ROGEN, OLIVIA WILDE HOST ONE HILARIOUS DINNER PARTY YOU WON'T REGRET ATTENDING "Tony" is a charming coming-of-age dramedy that gives a glimpse as to how Anthony Bourdain became the man the world came to love — and his biggest fans should certainly be delighted. Sessa and Banderas shine onscreen while Johnson excels behind the camera, extending his impressive streak as a promising comedic filmmaker.  "Tony" is rated R for pervasive language, drug use, and sexual content/nudity. Running time: 1 hour, 46 minutes. In theaters now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81c4bb2c5335ae104734dc Judge denies Arizona Tohono O’odham request to halt border wall construction te 2026-08-16T14:10:03.942Z Judge denies Arizona Tohono O’odham request to halt border wall construction A federal judge allowed the construction of 62 miler of new border wall to proceed along the Tohono O’odham Nation’s southern boundary with Mexico. In a new ruling, Judge Richard Leon several of the tribe’s arguments that: a new border wall and the construction around it would amount to illegal trespassing on tribal lands the move would effectively shrink the reservation without congressional approval all of the land right down to the border belongs to the tribe despite a 1907 proclamation that reserves the first 60 feet for federal use Leon, in an 18-page opinion, said the needs of the United States to secure the border trump the tribe’s concerns. “Given the national security and foreign policy considerations related to the border wall, deference to the government is warranted,” he said. The ruling comes just weeks after the tribe erected “no trespassing” signs through much of the 2.8 million-acre reservation. But tribal Chairman Verlon Jose said that is not related to the contractors who are being sent to the reservation by the Department of Homeland Security to start scoping out the project. “That has been in the works for some time,” he told Capitol Media Services. “We have a lot of people who come on the nation who are technically trespassing, not only contractors,” Jose said. “We have a lot of people come on that do illegal hunting, that want to go driving all over the nation to areas that are not public spaces.” He acknowledged, though, that there is a specific concern about contractors, not just for Homeland Security but also Border Patrol. But Jose said it’s because they “aren’t fully licensed, permitted, paid the necessary taxes,” not specifically because of the work they are doing related to the border wall. Yet the tribe, in a Facebook post on Aug. 8, made it clear exactly who it is targeting. “ANY construction related activities to the illegal and destructive border wall be warned, informed of trespass and escorted off the Nation’s land by law enforcement,” it says. But in the new ruling, Leon said that the tribe has no case to stop planning and construction activities because the fence isn’t going up on reservation land. The key is a 1907 proclamation by President Theodore Roosevelt which claimed all public lands within 60 feet of the international boundary to be within the exclusive control of the federal government. That was done, according to the proclamation, “as a protection against the smuggling of goods between the United States and the Republic [of Mexico].’’ It is within that strip that Homeland Security officials say they intend to build the new double-layered 30-foot steel and concrete barrier. Attorneys for the tribe argued that proclamation does not include the land within the reservation. Leon, however, said that claim holds no water: Congress did not actually establish a reservation for the tribe until 1917. The tribe, in an alternate argument, argued it had “aboriginal title” to the land before the creation of the “Roosevelt Reservation.” Following that argument, the lawyers said the that 60-foot strip was never “public lands” and therefore, the Roosevelt Reservation never existed on the reservation. The judge acknowledged that what the tribe calls its “broader aboriginal territory” exists on both sides of the border. “There are currently 17 O’odham communities with approximately 2,000 members in Mexico,” he wrote. “And members of the nation continue to cross the border for sacred pilgrimages and ceremonies and important religious and cultural sites.” But the judge said that doesn’t mean the tribe has some title to that 60-foot buffer zone. “Historical evidence casts doubt on plaintiff’s theory,” Leon responded. He also suggested that the tribe itself has effectively conceded the right of the federal government to act within that 60-foot strip, noting that tribal officials in 2004 approved construction of a barrier in that zone, albeit one that stops vehicles but allows pedestrians to pass. Jose said the tribe is prepared to fight the judge’s ruling. “There are too many critical issues that were not adequately addressed,” the tribal chairman said. “The judge’s opinion is the judge’s opinion,” he continued. “And I think, at the end of the day, the law will rule.” The post Judge denies Arizona Tohono O’odham request to halt border wall construction first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81c2692c5335ae104733e3 Bab el-Mandeb Strait faces growing threat as Houthi attacks raise fears of a second Hormuz te 2026-08-16T14:00:09.734Z Bab el-Mandeb Strait faces growing threat as Houthi attacks raise fears of a second Hormuz The Iran-backed Houthis’ escalating attacks on shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are raising a growing strategic question: Could the waterway become the next Strait of Hormuz? The answer is complicated by the geography — and by Yemen itself. Unlike Hormuz, where Iran can directly threaten shipping from its own coastline, Tehran’s leverage over Bab el-Mandeb depends largely on its Houthi allies. And the country overlooking the strait is fractured among competing armed and political forces, leaving the U.S. and its regional allies confronting a threat that may be difficult to solve with naval power alone. The danger was underscored Tuesday when the Houthis attacked the Egyptian-owned cargo ship Tihamah in Bab el-Mandeb. Four crew members — three Pakistanis and one Indonesian — were killed, according to Yemeni and Pakistani officials, while two Yemeni rescuers were killed when the Houthis struck again after rescue crews arrived, Yemen’s Coast Guard said. Reuters reported that the fatalities, if confirmed, would be the first deaths in a Houthi strike on shipping since the U.S.-Iran war began Feb. 28. IRAN-BACKED HOUTHI THREAT IN RED SEA COULD LEAD TO MAJOR US POLICY SHIFT, ANALYSTS SAY The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, is located between Yemen and the Horn of Africa, connects the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea to the Red Sea and, farther north, the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean. It is a crucial route for energy and commercial shipping. The Suez Canal and Egypt’s SUMED pipeline effectively form the northern end of the same Red Sea corridor. But the southern side of that corridor borders a country that has been at war for more than a decade. The Houthis control the capital, Sanaa, and much of northern Yemen, while the internationally recognized, Saudi-backed government and an array of allied or competing groups control areas elsewhere. The Southern Transitional Council, a separatist movement that has been backed by the United Arab Emirates, has been a major force in the south. That fragmentation is becoming increasingly relevant to the security of the waterway. IRAN-BACKED TERROR PROXY HOUTHIS THREATEN FRESH ATTACKS AFTER YEMEN AIRPORT STRIKE Amr Al Bidh, the STC’s foreign affairs chief, told Fox News Digital that naval forces can defend individual vessels but cannot by themselves remove the threat posed by Houthi-controlled territory overlooking the maritime route. "Naval presence protects individual ships. It does not take away Houthi launch sites, it does not interdict the smuggling routes that resupply them and it does not hold terrain," Al Bidh said. He said that "you have to be on the ground" to ultimately secure Bab el-Mandeb. The deterioration comes amid a broader escalation in Yemen. U.N. Special Envoy Hans Grundberg told the Security Council Thursday that the country faces its most serious threat of a return to large-scale war since the U.N.-brokered 2022 truce, warning that renewed Houthi attacks on commercial vessels risk drawing Yemen deeper into the wider regional confrontation. That truce sharply reduced major fighting after years of war following the Houthis’ seizure of Sanaa in 2014 and the Saudi-led military intervention the following year. Though the formal truce expired in Oct. 2022, large-scale hostilities remained comparatively limited for years. IRAN BLOCKADE ‘GOING GLOBAL’ IS A WARNING SIGNAL TO CHINA AND RUSSIA On July 20, the Houthis declared what they called a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, threatening vessels doing business with Saudi ports. Riyadh denies the Houthi accusation that Saudi Arabia has imposed a siege on Yemen. A White House official, speaking on background, said the United States expects the Houthis to continue to uphold the terms of the ceasefire. The official said the Houthis "saw during Operation Rough Rider that the United States and President Trump will take necessary action to protect freedom of navigation and U.S. commercial shipping from Houthi terrorist attacks." The official added that the United States is focused on protecting core national security interests — including freedom of navigation in the Red Sea — while "empowering our regional partners to take the lead in managing and resolving regional security challenges." The official said Washington is in continuous dialogue with Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Yemen government regarding regional stability. United Against Nuclear Iran, citing Joint Maritime Information Center data, has put the decline in tanker transits since the July 20 blockade declaration at roughly 40%. UANI also said tankers have been observed broadcasting messages including "CHINESE OWNER" and "ARMED GUARD ON BOARD" through their tracking systems, apparently in an effort to reduce the chance of being targeted. TRADE VESSEL STRUCK BY PROJECTILE IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ AMID US-IRAN TALKS China, meanwhile, has been in contact with the Houthis over safe passage for Chinese vessels, according to a July 28 Reuters report citing Chinese and regional sources. Four China-bound tankers had crossed Bab el-Mandeb following the blockade announcement as Beijing sought assurances for its shipping. The economic stakes are rising because of what is happening hundreds of miles to the east. Saudi Arabia has increasingly relied on its Red Sea export infrastructure as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted by the U.S.-Iran conflict. That makes the Red Sea both an alternative to Hormuz — and a potential second pressure point. Yemeni Nobel Peace Prize laureate Tawakkol Karman warned at the United Nations Thursday that Yemen’s internal collapse is increasingly threatening interests far beyond its borders. "This is no longer a Yemeni crisis alone," Karman said. "The continued collapse of the state in Yemen threatens international navigation and trade, energy security, and global supply chains and undermines regional and international peace and security." Karman had been invited by Denmark, which holds the Security Council presidency, to brief council members, but Denmark’s deputy U.N. ambassador said "strong opposition" prevented the briefing from taking place. Karman instead addressed reporters outside the chamber. In a separate interview with Fox News Digital, Karman argued that restoring a functioning Yemeni state is ultimately essential to defeating armed groups and securing the country. TRUMP WARNS IRAN FIGHTING ISN'T OVER AS HE VOWS US WILL 'WIN' AS TALKS FADE "Yemeni people can do that," Karman said of defeating the Houthis and other militias. "We can be partners on saving the global and regional security." "Without restoring Yemen, that means there is not any sustainable peace," she added. But U.S. experts caution against treating Bab el-Mandeb as simply a second Hormuz. "Iran doesn’t have the same direct influence on flows through the Bab al-Mandeb as it does for the Strait of Hormuz," Richard Goldberg, a senior adviser at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and former National Security Council official, told Fox News Digital. "The strategy would depend much more on proxies — Iraqi groups focusing fire on infrastructure and the Houthis focusing on the Red Sea," Goldberg said. But he said there are limits to that strategy. "The Houthis act much more independently than they used to, and have not yet shown an interest to going to war against the world — just against Riyadh," Goldberg said. He also pointed to one critical difference between the two waterways: ships that cannot safely cross Bab el-Mandeb can bypass the Red Sea entirely by sailing around Africa. "Unlike Hormuz, shippers can go around the Red Sea if they really need to," Goldberg said. "It adds cost and time but it’s not a single point of failure like Hormuz." The question facing U.S., Saudi Arabia and its partners is therefore how to prevent the Houthi threat from becoming more serious. Riyadh is now trying to assemble two overlapping layers of regional security cooperation. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement on Aug. 7, a mutual-defense pact that calls for high-level political and military coordination, joint exercises and deeper defense-industry cooperation. Turkey has stressed that the agreement is defensive and does not identify Iran or any other country as an enemy. Dr. Aziz Alghashian, a Saudi foreign-policy researcher and senior non-resident fellow at Gulf International Forum, told Fox News Digital earlier this week that one immediate implication could be greater coordination against Iran-backed groups, particularly the Houthis. Alghashian said the pact could produce a greater trilateral presence near the Saudi-Yemeni border, "especially in the maritime dimension," while allowing Riyadh to take a firmer collective approach toward Iran-backed militias even as it maintains a more diplomatic approach toward Tehran itself. Separately, Saudi Arabia is leading an effort specifically focused on the waterways. The Saudi Defense Ministry announced July 30 plans for a multinational maritime-defense coalition intended to protect freedom of navigation and commercial and energy routes through Bab el-Mandeb, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Fourteen countries, including Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Sudan and Djibouti, initially backed the initiative. Turkey’s Defense Ministry confirmed Thursday that Ankara is participating in meetings in Jeddah aimed at establishing the coalition. A State Department spokesperson separately told Fox News Digital that protecting commercial shipping through both the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz remains a "top priority" for the Trump administration, pointing to freedom of navigation as one of Washington’s core national security interests in the Middle East. "We will continue to work with international partners to deter Iranian and Iranian-proxy attacks on merchant vessels, ensure the free flow of commerce and hold accountable those who threaten the safety of international shipping lanes," a State Department spokesperson said. The spokesperson said the administration is also seeking to disrupt the flow of Iranian money and weapons to the Houthis, noting that the U.S. has sanctioned more than 200 entities associated with the group. "We condemn Iran’s flagrant violation of Yemen’s sovereignty and international law in threatening freedom of navigation and supporting their Houthi proxies," the spokesperson said. The State Department also emphasized Washington’s support for Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s internationally recognized government as the threat around Bab el-Mandeb grows.   "The United States stands firmly with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the internationally recognized government of Yemen against Houthi terrorism," the spokesperson said. "We are in close consultation with our Saudi and Yemeni partners and remain committed to their security." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81bb5f2c5335ae10472d64 Megan Moroney & the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders team up for memorable night, fake Josh Allen & MJ's SI te 2026-08-16T13:30:07.016Z Megan Moroney & the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders team up for memorable night, fake Josh Allen & MJ's SI You're not dreaming, I'm doing Sunday Screencaps this morning for SeanJo, who is on a much-deserved vacation. The show must go on with this column, so let's get after it this morning before I go outside to sweat out toxins. The humidity is expected to be somewhere around 75%. Let's just say it's been a tropical week here in NW Ohio. We start off this morning with Megan Moroney teaming up with the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders as this NFL cheerleader war with the Dolphins cheerleaders heats up. Friday night, Moroney brought out the DCC to sing to her song "Am I Okay?" The song, according to Gemini, is about "finding a healthy, genuinely happy relationship after being used to heartbreak." For Cowboys fans under 35, this song must be a tearjerker as you seek a genuine relationship with a football team that doesn't break your heart with a 7-9 season or a tragic playoff loss. DOLPHINS CHEERLEADERS MAKE MAJOR MOVES TO COMPETE WITH COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS, TEBOWS GET OUT & RYAN CLARK! Credit to the Cowboys cheerleaders for agreeing to dance for this song. Now let's go see how Dak rips their hearts out this season. 📩 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 • Theee absolute worst guys you can think of to add to a golf trip are guys like LeBron who think having the phone out is a good idea. Add in the fact that he's worth like $5 billion and what are we doing here creating YouTube content like you're a 22 year old wearing and upside down logo hat? This is pathetic behavior. LeBron turns 42 in December. Act like it. Go on golf trips, tell your wife that there's no reception at the course, suck down a bunch of booze, act like an idiot and go home knowing none of it will end up on social media. ESPN'S ADAM SCHEFTER WEIGHS IN ON LEBRON JAMES' NBA FUTURE AFTER HEAT PRESS CONFERENCE POST SPARKS BUZZ Not this guy. He's the worst. • Someone already tried to climb bison statues at the new Bills stadium: • I drove through some absolute downpours yesterday on I-75 between NW Ohio and Dayton and I have to say that there's been a serious regression in driving abilities, especially in rain. I couldn't believe the number of cars that pulled off the side of the highway and sat there in a downpour with semis hugging the right lane. Meanwhile, the left lane was completely wide open. Call me crazy, but in this day and age when there are lunatics getting CDLs (illegally?), the worst spot you can pull over is on the right side of the road with these morons cruising down the road in rain. As I told Screencaps Jr., you white knuckle it to the next exit, if at all possible, if you insist on stopping. NY GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL TRIES TO GET BILLS CHANT GOING AT NEW STADIUM, COMPLETELY FAILS I also said, as long as I can see the lane markers and taillights in front of the car, you safely roll forward, which will eventually, theoretically propel you out of summer storms. • My golf partner in Augusta, Georgia, Wes G. writes: I read this morning that you were headed to Dayton for your Dad's birthday. I am watching the news and checking out the weather channel app, and I hope you either made it safely or went back home. That is some historic flooding going on there and I pray everyone stays safe. Kinsey: All good, Wes G. Let me tell you about Saturday's weather –– we didn't golf because the course was wet from all-week rain, but we could've golfed. It rain a little until 1 p.m. and then the weather got pretty good. My dad and I actually sat in lawn chairs in front of his garage and just talked about whatever. No issues.  The weather guys oversold western Ohio getting pounded yesterday. – Pat writes: Please, learn the difference between when to use "she" and "her". I stopped reading your article when I saw that a Journalist! started a sentence with the objective "her"  instead of "she".  Kinsey: Amusing. Welcome to Screencaps, Pat, where I write like guys talk when they're at bars, in their man caves and at the golf course. I'm not a journalist, Pat. I'm a common guy, writing for common men, and women, who appreciate being talked to like peers instead of the grammar police. – Robert didn't appreciate that I told LIBS to suck it. He emails: You suck it, Joe! Kinsey: You got me, Robert. Suck it, Robert. – Rick emailed at 5:15 this morning: Is your bearded one, Juan O'Savin? He's the man, yet I rarely hear him talk sports. Oh, and I couldn't love Sophie any more than I do. If I was only 1/3 my age, or something. I am a huge Bears fan, so I got that going for me, and for what it's worth I live in the middle of Mexico. Please contact me at any time. Kinsey: It sounds like Rick had one helluva Saturday night into Sunday morning. I have no idea what he's writing about, but he seems happy. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! ######################## And that is it for this Sunday morning. The sun is out for now. More storms are on the way. Stay dry. Stay cool. Respect Summer and I'll see all of you tomorrow morning for another week of life. Take care. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81b9062c5335ae104728e5 Carpenter's Column: The Odyssey, Book IX: Ulysses at Terminal 4 te 2026-08-16T13:20:06.620Z Carpenter's Column: The Odyssey, Book IX: Ulysses at Terminal 4 This week's column from Tom Carpenter, the longtime humorist for the Arizona Daily Sun. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81b9052c5335ae104728dc Flagstaff History: New downtown hotel named The Monte Vista te 2026-08-16T13:20:05.678Z Flagstaff History: New downtown hotel named The Monte Vista This week's look back into Flagstaff's history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81b9042c5335ae104728d3 Election 2026 - Candidate Question #8: Where do you stand on Flock cameras? te 2026-08-16T13:20:04.419Z Election 2026 - Candidate Question #8: Where do you stand on Flock cameras? With the local city council election in November (and a primary in July), the candidates for the Flagstaff City Council who will appear on the ballot have been given the chance to answer a weekly question in no more than… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81b6af2c5335ae104728a0 Giants' Jaxson Dart left 'puzzled' after getting taken to blue tent for medical check following crushing hit te 2026-08-16T13:10:07.642Z Giants' Jaxson Dart left 'puzzled' after getting taken to blue tent for medical check following crushing hit It’s no secret there is pressure on New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart to slide more when he’s using his legs on the field after taking significant hits during his rookie season last year. But some things are out of Dart’s control – like on Saturday when a Minnesota Vikings defender barreled through the Giants’ offensive line untouched and rocked him in the first quarter of their preseason game. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Dart was sent to the blue medical tent to get checked out before returning to the game. It was a familiar spot as it seemed as though he was guided over to the sideline multiple times during the 2025 season. However, he told reporters he was "puzzled" by this particular occurrence. "As far as the blue tent, I really respect the rules and the thought behind the NFL has of keeping players healthy and reviewing things, but at the same time, I’m still puzzled by it just feeling like every time that I get hit, I find my way in there," he said. "Which at times, I still try to wrap my head around, but that’s all that I’m going to say about that situation. "I’m really happy with how the drive ended." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Giants head coach John Harbaugh said he was surprised that Dart was forced to the tent on the play. "Honestly, I was. Honestly, I was. But I would say that their job is to err on the side of player safety, so I can't argue with that either," he said. JAXSON DART GETS LAST LAUGH AGAINST BLITZING VIKINGS COACH BRIAN FLORES AND THE OMINOUS BLUE MEDICAL TENT Dart threw a touchdown pass to start the second quarter. Minnesota won the game 13-10. The focal point, from Giants fans’ point of view, is whether Dart will be able to make the smart decision and slide when he scrambles through a sea of defenders. This time, there was really not much he could do. Vikings safety Jay Ward had Dart dead to rights and delivered the crushing blow. It’s still preseason football and the Giants have a lot of kinks to work out if they want to even sniff the playoff race this year. Reading a blitzing DB might be near the top of the list. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81b6af2c5335ae10472897 Nearly 1 in 3 married Americans aren't having sex — expert reveals how to bring back the spark te 2026-08-16T13:10:07.001Z Nearly 1 in 3 married Americans aren't having sex — expert reveals how to bring back the spark Physical intimacy isn’t a regular occurrence for every married couple in America, research suggests. Recent data from the General Social Survey, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, shows that 32.5% of married adult respondents said they have not had sex "at all" during the last 12 months. Just 4.1% reported that they have sex more than three times a week. Dr. Anna Elton, a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical sexologist in Massachusetts, told Fox News Digital that although sexual frequency varies by couple, the national standard is about once a week. The expert defined a "sexless marriage" as being physically intimate 10 or fewer times per year. HOW OFTEN ARE MARRIED PEOPLE HAVING SEX? WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE INTIMACY STANDARD IN AMERICA Decline in intimacy can be caused by a variety of factors, from juggling busy families to hormone imbalances, she noted. In most cases, however, the original relationship spark has faded. Elton, author of the book "The Formula of Desire," shared some tips and exercises for livening up a relationship, with the goal of reigniting intimacy in the bedroom. For couples who may be struggling with their marriage or sex life, Elton suggested that the first step should be to focus on what is going well. "If there are too many resentments built up, the wall is too high," she said. "And then partners can't just be intimate. They need to start with emotional connection." COMMON MARRIAGE HABIT COULD QUIETLY KILL YOUR SEX LIFE, EXPERT WARNS For one week, Elton recommended focusing on the positive aspects of the relationship, making mental notes and sharing them with your partner. This exercise can "shift the whole relationship," she said. "A lot of conversations in long-term relationships end up being just logistics," she said. "So, think about [avoiding] the neutral conversations or negative conversations." In her own practice, Elton said she’s seen many women who lack any desire to be intimate due to stress and a lost connection to their partner. "When they started checking in, expressing gratitude, it actually shifted the climate of the relationship," she said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "You need to find time, you need to be intentional, because unfortunately, we always find time to be on our phones, to play little games, to scroll on social media, but we don't find time to be with our partners." Choosing one night as a "tech-free" night can be a great way to re-connect with your partner, Elton recommended. Couples struggling with intimacy often have one thing in common, according to Elton’s experience with clients. When they were asked what they had at the beginning of their relationship that was now missing, the answer was unanimous: fun. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "If we don't have fun, what's the point?" Elton asked. "We need to bring fun back into the relationship." The sexologist recommended another exercise — A-to-Z date nights, where couples choose an activity that starts with a different letter of the alphabet for each date. For example, the letter A might be axe-throwing or an art gallery, while B could be bowling or the beach. "M is my favorite – movie and massage," Elton said. "My husband picks a movie; I get a massage. I pick a movie and still get a massage ... This definitely helps to bring back that connection, and also novelty brings desire back to couples." With fun comes flirting, Elton added, which typically fades as a relationship ages. "When couples have been together for a long time, I ask them, ‘So, how do you flirt with your partner? How do you let them know about your erotic intentions?’ And they say, ‘Oh, we don’t flirt.’" Oftentimes, an attempt at flirting gets lost in translation, the expert noted, so creating a "new language of flirting" can help spice up the relationship and spark moments of intimacy. A lack of self-desire as people age can also get in the way of accepting advances for intimacy from partners. "With women, [with] changing bodies and aging and stress, sometimes we don't feel our best and we may think, ‘I don't know why my partner wants me. I don't want myself,’" Elton said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The expert shared small steps that can help produce the love and bonding hormone oxytocin, boosting connection both personally and between partners. This includes intimate physical contact with your partner, such as a 20-second hug or a six-second kiss.  Similarly, small acts of self-care, such as applying lotion or following a skincare routine, can help people "feel more connected with themselves," according to Elton. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81b1fe2c5335ae10472831 World's first solar-powered ambulance brings healthcare off-grid te 2026-08-16T12:50:06.441Z World's first solar-powered ambulance brings healthcare off-grid What if the nearest hospital was hours away and there was no reliable electricity once you got there? A group of university students in the Netherlands is tackling that problem with a vehicle unlike any ambulance you have probably seen. Solar Team Eindhoven has unveiled Stella Juva, which the team calls the world's first solar-powered ambulance. Instead of focusing on getting patients to a hospital, the vehicle is designed to bring medical care directly to people who live far from one. Even better, Stella Juva can generate the electricity needed to drive and operate its medical equipment using sunlight. That could make a huge difference in remote communities where fuel is hard to find and dependable electricity cannot be taken for granted. I have followed some fascinating solar vehicles over the years. This one caught my attention because the technology has a very human purpose behind it. New! Free live CyberGuy class: Protect Your Money From Today’s Biggest Threats Join us Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. ET for a free CyberGuy LIVE class covering five simple steps to help defend yourself against AI scams, fraud, identity theft and financial hacks. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will explain how to set up bank alerts, strengthen your account logins, protect your phone number, freeze your credit and help secure your retirement savings against unauthorized transfers. No technical experience is needed. You’ll also receive our financial protection checklist, and every registrant will get a link to the class recording afterward. Reserve your free spot today at CyberGuyLive.com. COULD A PAINT-ON ELECTRONIC TATTOO SPOT HEART ATTACKS? Stella Juva comes from a team of 23 students at Eindhoven University of Technology. They designed the vehicle for places where reaching healthcare can be difficult because of poor roads or limited fuel. Electricity can also be unreliable. That last issue is especially important. The World Health Organization has estimated that about 1 billion people worldwide are served by healthcare facilities with unreliable electricity or no electricity at all. Without dependable power, even basic medical services can become much harder to provide. Stella Juva tackles that problem by taking its own source of electricity along for the ride. Instead of working like a traditional ambulance, the vehicle functions more like a mobile clinic. Healthcare workers can travel to an underserved community and provide care without depending on nearby charging infrastructure. That changes the entire idea of what an ambulance can do. We have seen a similar shift with technology such as drones being used to deliver medicine. Sometimes the fastest way to improve access to healthcare is to rethink how the care gets to you. The roof of Stella Juva is covered with high-efficiency solar cells made by AIKO. They use a design known as All Back Contact technology. Most solar panels have electrical contacts that take up some space on the front of each cell. This design moves those contacts to the back, leaving more surface area exposed to sunlight. That is especially useful on a vehicle because roof space is limited. The students needed enough solar power to move Stella Juva through challenging terrain while also supporting the medical equipment inside. The vehicle stores that energy in a 50-kWh lithium-based battery pack. That stored electricity can keep the vehicle and its medical systems operating when sunlight is limited. It can also provide power after dark. Under favorable solar conditions, the team expects Stella Juva to travel as far as 715 kilometers in a day. That works out to about 444 miles. Its top speed can reach roughly 75 mph. The 444-mile figure is an expected maximum under good solar conditions, so real-world performance could vary depending on weather and terrain. Still, being able to generate meaningful driving range from the roof of the vehicle is impressive. There is another clever feature hiding underneath all those solar panels. Stella Juva separates the electrical system used by the vehicle from the power needed inside the medical cabin. If battery levels become critically low, the system can prioritize the remaining electricity for medical equipment. Think about why that matters. Running out of driving range would certainly be inconvenient. Losing power to equipment being used for patient care could be much more serious. The vehicle also uses pure sine wave inverters to provide stable electricity for sensitive medical equipment. That helps reduce the risk that voltage fluctuations could interfere with the tools healthcare workers depend on. In other words, the students had to think beyond how far the vehicle could travel. They had to consider what happens after the mobile clinic arrives. Solar vehicles have another problem: weight. Every additional pound takes energy to move. That creates an obvious challenge when you are trying to build a vehicle capable of carrying medical machinery. The students used carbon-fiber composite materials for the chassis and body. That helped keep Stella Juva's total weight to around 1,350 kilograms, or roughly 3,000 pounds. That is exceptionally light compared with a conventional operational ambulance, which can weigh thousands of pounds more. The vehicle also has an aerodynamic teardrop shape. Reducing wind resistance allows Stella Juva to use more of its available energy for reaching the people who need it. We have already seen solar engineers squeeze surprising performance from much smaller vehicles. I previously covered a compact solar car designed to recharge itself from sunlight. Stella Juva takes that same pursuit of efficiency and puts medical care at the center of the mission. BOARD-CERTIFIED OBGYN WARNS NEW MASSACHUSETTS LATE-TERM ABORTION LAW EXPOSES MOTHERS TO DANGER The most important technology may be behind the driver. Stella Juva has a climate-controlled medical cabin designed to support healthcare workers once they reach a remote community. The vehicle can carry equipment for tuberculosis screening. Healthcare workers can also perform pregnancy ultrasounds and test for diseases such as malaria. The vehicle can support vaccinations as well. An automated external defibrillator is available for emergencies. There is also refrigeration to keep vaccines and medications at safe temperatures despite hot conditions outside. All of those capabilities depend on having reliable electricity. That is what makes Stella Juva so interesting. Many people hear "solar vehicle" and immediately think about driving range. Here, the solar panels also provide the energy needed to deliver care after the vehicle stops moving. Solar panels sitting on the roof of a building have a relatively peaceful life. Panels mounted on an off-road medical vehicle do not. Imagine hours of vibration from rough roads followed by heat and changing weather. Those conditions can put tremendous stress on solar cells. AIKO says the cells used on Stella Juva feature copper interconnections designed to improve durability and reduce the risk of microcracks caused by vibration. That may sound like a small engineering detail. For a mobile clinic operating far from repair facilities, it could be an important one. A vehicle like this needs to survive the journey repeatedly, not make one impressive demonstration run and head back to the workshop. Now comes the part that could tell us whether the idea really works. Solar Team Eindhoven is taking Stella Juva to Kenya in August for field testing with Amref Health Africa. The students expect the vehicle to cover hundreds of kilometers using solar energy. They will also visit two field locations where healthcare scenarios will be simulated. One planned scenario involves tuberculosis care. That will give the team a chance to see how Stella Juva performs when it leaves the controlled environment of a university project and encounters the conditions it was designed for. I think this may be the most important stage of the entire project. A 444-mile expected range makes a great headline. The bigger question is what happens after hours of rough travel when healthcare workers turn on the equipment inside. That is where Stella Juva has the opportunity to prove its value. Solar Team Eindhoven isn’t new to pushing solar transportation in unexpected directions. New groups of students take on a major vehicle project roughly every two years. Previous teams have won the World Solar Challenge in Australia four consecutive times in the family car class. In 2021, students created Stella Vita, a solar-powered camper built for travel and off-grid living. Then came Stella Terra. In 2023, that off-road solar vehicle traveled about 1,000 kilometers, or more than 600 miles, through Morocco toward the Sahara. Stella Juva builds on those years of solar engineering experience. This time, however, the destination matters in a different way. The students are using transportation technology as a way to expand access to healthcare. We are seeing other researchers rethink where advanced medical care can happen too. CyberGuy recently covered robots being used for remote surgical procedures. Both ideas raise an intriguing possibility. Some medical technology that once required a patient to travel to a major hospital may eventually be able to travel to the patient. There is one important reality check. Stella Juva is a university research prototype. Solar Team Eindhoven is a nonprofit student organization rather than an automaker preparing thousands of vehicles for production. There is no announcement that Stella Juva will become a commercially available ambulance. That does not mean the project ends when the testing is complete. The goal is to demonstrate what the technology can accomplish and encourage larger companies or healthcare organizations to take the concept further. The team has also developed the project with an open approach so others can learn from the engineering behind it. That could ultimately be more valuable than producing a handful of vehicles. If a major manufacturer takes what these students have learned and turns it into something that can be built at scale, the impact could reach far beyond this prototype. You probably will not see Stella Juva answering a 911 call in your neighborhood. However, the technology being tested here could have applications much closer to home. Natural disasters can knock out electricity for days. Wildfires and hurricanes can leave communities cut off from normal services. Rural areas may also have limited access to specialized healthcare. A mobile medical unit capable of generating its own electricity could become valuable in situations like those. There is another reason to pay attention. Solar cells keep becoming more efficient while batteries continue to improve. Engineers are finding ways to get more usable energy from limited space. That progress can make vehicles more useful when the electrical grid is unavailable. Healthcare organizations could eventually use similar systems for disaster response or temporary clinics. There are plenty of unanswered questions. Cost will matter. Maintenance will matter too. Medical equipment also has to meet strict regulatory and safety requirements. Stella Juva still has plenty to prove. Yet the project demonstrates something worth watching: a medical clinic can potentially carry much of the energy it needs on its own roof. I have seen plenty of solar-powered prototypes designed to prove how far or how fast a vehicle can go. Stella Juva grabbed me for a different reason. The students are applying that same engineering obsession to a problem with real consequences. If you live somewhere with reliable roads and a hospital nearby, electricity is almost invisible. You expect the lights to come on. You assume the medical equipment will work. Millions of people cannot make that assumption. That is where a vehicle like Stella Juva becomes more than an interesting solar experiment. Of course, this prototype still needs to prove itself outside the university workshop. The upcoming field testing will tell us much more about how the vehicle handles rough conditions and whether its energy system can keep medical equipment operating reliably. I would also like to see what happens next. A student team can show what is technically possible. Turning that idea into vehicles that healthcare organizations can afford, maintain and deploy on a large scale is a much bigger challenge. Still, someone has to build the first one. If a mobile clinic can generate its own power and bring medical technology almost anywhere, where else could this idea make a difference? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81afa72c5335ae104727f1 Cardinals vs Cubs baseball betting picks: Why the over looks strong in this afternoon matchup te 2026-08-16T12:40:07.019Z Cardinals vs Cubs baseball betting picks: Why the over looks strong in this afternoon matchup I’ve never come close to playing sports at a professional level. However, I recognize not only the physical abilities you need but also the mental side of it. I always wonder what players think about travel, game times, their teammates, the franchise, etc. At the end of the day, they are still people just like you and me with a job. Some of them love it, some of them probably hate it, and some might just miss their families. This thought was in my head today as we get another baseball game to bet on between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs. The reason the thought came up is that the Cardinals essentially gave up on their team, even though the club was having a solid season. The team is .500 right now, and still in the Wild Card race. Now, in fairness to their front office, they are still chasing the Cubs and the Brewers, and their playoff chances are fairly small. Maybe they even took calculated risks and said, maybe we can get to the postseason while still setting ourselves up for next season and beyond. The team needed pitching, and instead of getting it, they actually sent some away. That does open other opportunities for guys, like today’s starter Hunter Dobbins, to get evaluated further. Dobbins has been solid with a 2-3 record, 3.40 ERA, and a 1.31 WHIP. He has done a little work out of the bullpen, but he has mostly started for the team. It has been solid results overall. He has faced the Cubs twice this season and allowed five earned runs in nine innings. When he started, he allowed four earned runs against them. The Chicago Cubs are playing some of the best ball in all of baseball, and still don’t lead their division. At the beginning of the season, it was a clump of NL Central teams looking to try and position themselves for a division crown. For a while, it looked like it was going to be a five-team race. Since about May, it has really become a two-horse race, and right now the Brewers have a three-game lead over the Cubs. The problem for the Cubs was the pitching, and that got addressed with a flurry of moves around the trade deadline, and if they’re lucky, they may get back Justin Steele. That won’t happen today, but a different pitcher is coming back: Edward Cabrera. It hasn’t been an overly impressive first year for the Cubs, but there is no denying Cabrera’s talent. He is 5-4 with a 5.10 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP. Looking at his game-by-game stats, he certainly has made some really strong outings, but doesn’t seem capable of doing it consistently. For example, in the eight games before he went on the injured list in late June, he allowed three earned runs, five, three, one, eight, two, five, and two. He also isn’t throwing very deep into games, averaging about five innings per start and completing at least six innings in just four of his 14 starts. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! This is a game that the Cardinals probably should win, but with the Cubs offense and their defense, they are very tough to beat. I think that the game is likely to see a lot of runs as well. An afternoon game at Wrigley with two teams who are familiar with each other, and two pitchers who aren’t quite reliable. Give me the over. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81afa62c5335ae104727e8 Carolina Panthers betting outlook: 2026 season hinges on Bryce Young hitting 20.5 touchdowns te 2026-08-16T12:40:06.394Z Carolina Panthers betting outlook: 2026 season hinges on Bryce Young hitting 20.5 touchdowns When a franchise goes through years of coaching carousels, roster turnover, and growing pains, finding consistency becomes the top priority. Few teams in the NFL have tested their fan base’s patience over the last few seasons quite like the Carolina Panthers. But with head coach Dave Canales entering his third season at the helm and quarterback Bryce Young entering a pivotal fourth year, Carolina is aiming to prove that its rebuild is finally over and their playoff appearance from last year was not a fluke. The Panthers were able to make it to the postseason for the first time since 2017. The team still had a losing record, but their division was one that no one seemed to want to win. The team ended up being 8-9 after Carolina lost their last two games. They lost their first two games of the year, and their last two, and sandwiched a 8-5 record in between. At their best, they were running the ball effectively, and Bryce Young was looking like a reliable quarterback. At their worst, the defense couldn’t get stops when needed, and their offense looked disjointed. The best game they played actually was probably a loss against the Rams in the postseason. They never quit, but the defense just couldn't get the stop that was needed in order to win. Making it to the postseason was good, but you need to ride that momentum. As mentioned, the defense needed to get some stop, and that usually starts with pressure on the quarterback. To address that need, they signed Jaelan Phillips to the team. The Panthers seem to have focused on their offensive line as well, getting a couple of solid pieces. The most interesting thing is that they really didn’t make a decision on Young. He does have another year, but this might be a make-or-break year for him getting a big deal. There is reason for tempered optimism when looking at Carolina’s roster makeup. The offense hinges entirely on Young’s development in Canales' system. Jonathon Brooks showed strong promise in the backfield when healthy, bringing a dual-threat capability that opens up the play-action passing game. Though, their best option from last season, Rico Dowdle is now on the Pittsburgh Steelers. On the outside, Xavier Legette and the receiving corps have had another full offseason to build chemistry with Young, giving Carolina a more vertical threat than they offered two years ago. I still am not high on that portion of the team. On defense, Ejiro Evero’s unit remains scrappy, led by Derrick Brown upfront and Jaycee Horn in the secondary—though depth along the pass rush remains a slight concern if injuries strike. COLTS DECLINE ANTHONY RICHARDSON'S FIFTH-YEAR OPTION, SETTING FORMER NO. 4 OVERALL PICK UP FOR FREE AGENCY Books have the Panthers at 7.5 games, and it seems like the right number. Assuming they can split their games with the divisional opponents, they can get three wins there. The problem is they have a playoff team’s schedule, so there are some tough opponents on the schedule. The Ravens, Vikings, Bears, Broncos, Bengals, Seahawks, and even the Steelers should be tough outings for them. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! I really don’t have a play on them for the season. It is going to hinge on Bryce Young, so if you believe in him, take the over. If you don’t, take the under. Young is listed at 20.5 touchdowns, and with another year under Canales and some consistency with his receivers, I think he can average one per game, plus a few where he hits two. Getting over 20.5 should be a winner. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81aaf62c5335ae10472788 Coach Sean McVay on Aaron Donald return to the Los Angeles Rams: 'We are not at that point quite yet' te 2026-08-16T12:20:06.543Z Coach Sean McVay on Aaron Donald return to the Los Angeles Rams: 'We are not at that point quite yet' The much-anticipated return of Aaron Donald to the Los Angeles Rams that NFL insiders have reported is quite likely isn't ready to happen, according to coach Sean McVay. And he doesn't sound certain whether it will. Or won't. McVay was asked for an update on the possible return of the 10-time Pro Bowl player and three-time Defensive Player of the Year after the Rams played their first preseason game on Saturday. RAMS ADD MYLES GARRETT TRADE TO PUSH FOR SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP McVay told reporters he didn't want to say a lot about that. Then he delivered 361 words on the topic. We counted. Yes, that's a lot but it all boils down to this: "We are not at that point quite yet," McVay said. That may sound a bit surprising because we've read multiple reports that Donald is coming back or would announce his intentions to do so once the Rams returned to their training facility in Woodland Hills on Aug. 7. One report, meanwhile, made the point it's not quite so simple. This space reported on Aug. 5 that "there's a catch for Donald: He wants to be close to if not as good as he's always been. He doesn't wish to look diminished in what could then be portrayed as a selfish chase for a Super Bowl ring rather than a valuable addition to a Super Bowl contender." McVay confirmed that on Saturday night. "I think he earned the right to be able to say he knows himself in terms of, 'Am I able to stack back-to-back days? Am I able to do some of the different things?' Some of those benchmarks that he set out for himself," McVay said. RAMS MAKE SURPRISE FIRST-ROUND MOVE, TAKE ALABAMA QB TY SIMPSON Again, the Rams want Donald to return. He obviously would like to return if and when his 35-year-old body that has been away from the game since 2023 cooperates. But to say it is a certainty is incorrect. "If he puts himself in a position where he says yes or no, I think he has earned the right to have clarity on that," McVay said. "We are not at that point quite yet. "I am hopeful that it will be sooner rather than later, but I also want to respect when he does feel that clarity will come, I think there is a chance we will be closer to that than not but, again, I don't want to say too much or put some sort of invisible deadline on something that doesn't exist in my mind for him." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81a8a22c5335ae1047275d Virginia State University shooting suspect found hiding in dorm closet arrested te 2026-08-16T12:10:10.092Z Virginia State University shooting suspect found hiding in dorm closet arrested Virginia police arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with a mass shooting at Virginia State University on Saturday. Authorities named Camron Harris of Henrico, Virginia, noting that he is not a student at the university. The Saturday shooting left five people wounded, one of whom was in critical condition. Police have not identified any of the victims, but said only one of them is a university student. There was an hours-long manhunt following the shooting, and police say they ultimately found Harris hiding in a closet inside one of the campus dorm buildings. POLICE ANNOUNCE ARREST AFTER 5 WOUNDED IN VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY SHOOTING: REPORT Police obtained felony warrants for four counts of malicious wounding and four counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Harris is being held without bail at Chesterfield County Jail, according to authorities. They say he may face more charges. The shooting itself took place early Saturday morning, while Harris was arrested hours later. MANHUNT UNDERWAY AFTER COLLEGE STUDENT FATALLY SHOT CHASING ROBBERS WHO ALLEGEDLY STOLE HIS PHONE "Officers responded to the 3300 block of Boisseau Street at approximately 1:28 a.m. and discovered five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds outside VSU residence halls," a university official told Fox News Digital. "We recognize the concern this incident has caused among our students, parents, alumni, friends and the broader VSU community," the university said in a statement Saturday afternoon. "VSU police will maintain an increased presence on campus as the investigation continues. "Students should monitor their VSU email for additional safety measures currently in effect and information about available support resources," the statement added. A campus lockdown at VSU has since been lifted. VSU, a state-supported historically Black university, is located in Ettrick, Virginia, about 25 miles south of Richmond. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81a8a12c5335ae10472754 It's wise not to trust the NFL preseason but, holy moly, Rams QB Ty Simpson looks like a stud te 2026-08-16T12:10:09.532Z It's wise not to trust the NFL preseason but, holy moly, Rams QB Ty Simpson looks like a stud Before rookie Ty Simpson's NFL debut for the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, his father texted him some sage advice. "My dad just talked to me like I was four years old again," Simpson said of the message from his father Jason "He told me to catch every snap, make the easy ones easy, go do what you love, and I love you." Simpson is a good son because he did exactly as instructed. He made his first pro game, against the Kansas City Chiefs no less, seem easy. RAIDERS ROOKIE FERNANDO MENDOZA THANKS GOD FOR AN NFL DEBUT THAT COMPARES FAVORABLY TO 'MR BRADY' Simpson completed 21-of-25 passes for 190 yards in three quarters of work after Stetson Bennett started and played the first quarter. Simpson threw 2 touchdown passes without an interception and that kind of efficiency earned him a whopping 125.0 passer rating. "It was a really good day for him," Coach Sean McVay crowed. "I just felt like he was in good command and it was cool to see a good smile on his face." Those facts and reaction beg context. So, let's examine ... The old adage among NFL scouts, coaches and smart scribes is that the preseason does not present the truth. It lies. The NFL's August stars could be waiting tables in October. And while that won't fully apply to Simpson because he will be on the Rams' roster for a long time, it suggests a certain amount of temperance here is wise. So, here's that necessary temperance: Holy moly, Simpson looked like a stud! Here's some more temperance: The draft critics were wrong. You remember those draft critics, right? Bucky Brooks at the NFL Network, the draft scouts at ESPN, practically everybody except Dan Orlovsky. They said Simpson's arm is not special. They said his deep ball accuracy is poor. They said he didn't handle pressure very well, particularly during a late season regression at the University of Alabama. All of that from the draft gurus made Simpson a polarizing figure on draft day. And the Rams, taking all that into consideration, ignored it. They drafted Simpson in the first round with the expectation that some day when 38-year-old Matthew Stafford retires, Simpson could be the guy to take over. REIGNING MVP MATTHEW STAFFORD LOCKS IN EXTENSION WITH RAMS WORTH UP TO $60M WITH INCENTIVES So far, the Rams look much smarter than the TV draft scouts and pundits not named Orlovsky. That does not, of course, mean Simpson has arrived. It doesn't mean he's already pushing the defending NFL MVP Stafford out the door. The kid has work to do. "There was one situation that will be a great learning opportunity on third down where they played a man coverage and [Simpson] threw it to the flat [instead of downfield]," McVay said. "I have to see it, but I think the pocket might have allowed him to progress." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS That's important. But it is also important when the head coach goes into the locker room, gives his team his postgame thoughts, and then turns it over to a top player to break the team down. McVay gave that honor to Simpson in the rookie's first game. That and this performance is going to put a spotlight on Simpson as he competes with Bennett for the backup job. But no worries, the kid's got those constant text messages from his father. "He sends me a Bible verse every time, just a quote, to give the glory back to Him," Simpson said. "And it was just really cool, you know? When I have family members texting me, it's a comforting feeling." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81a8a02c5335ae1047274b Vacation nightmare unfolds as ferry passengers battle seasickness at island hot spot te 2026-08-16T12:10:08.944Z Vacation nightmare unfolds as ferry passengers battle seasickness at island hot spot Tourists hopping between Greece's islands on high-speed ferries are reporting rough rides and brutal bouts of seasickness along the way. Across social media, travelers this summer have been opening up about stories of rocky crossings, ill passengers and crews handing out sickness bags.  Given all the reports, the ferry has been dubbed the "vomit comet," according to The Wall Street Journal. ONCE-GLAMOROUS VACATION SPOT OVERRUN BY INFLUENCERS AND CROWDS: 'ALMOST UNBEARABLE' High-speed ferries are a popular choice for travelers looking to move quickly between Greece's islands, said Mina Agnos, founder and president of luxury travel company Travelive. "We see most clients looking for the quickest point from A to B," she said. But the journey can turn rough when wind and sea conditions deteriorate, Agnos said, particularly around the Cyclades, where seasonal Meltemi winds can churn up the Aegean. Greece’s beaches, sunsets and rich history draw tourists in big numbers. Tourism rose about 21% from January through May versus the same period in 2025, according to the Bank of Greece. Santorini alone drew roughly 3.4 million visitors in 2023, according to Fraport Greece and Santorini’s Municipal Port Fund. Yet the high-speed ferry rides can be stomach-churning for some tourists, according to a number of social media posts. POPULAR VACATION HOT SPOTS SLAP LIMITS ON TOURIST RENTALS, DRIVING AND MORE TO PROTECT 'STUNNING' SPACES Some high-speed catamarans and speedboats in Greece reach speeds of between 40 and 50 knots, roughly 46 to 58 miles per hour, according to the company website. On popular routes between Athens and the Cyclades, high-speed vessels can reduce travel times by roughly half compared to conventional slow ferries, Greek ferry companies say. But that speed comes with pitfalls, The Wall Street Journal reported. High-speed ferries can feel bumpier in rough weather, while choppy seas can increase the likelihood of motion sickness, according to booking operator Direct Ferries. Fox News Digital reached out to Seajets Ferries in Greece, one of the largest networks of high-speed and catamaran vessels in the Aegean Sea. In a recent post in a Reddit thread dedicated to Greek tourism, one traveler expressed concern about taking a ferry from Piraeus to Naxos after reading numerous accounts of rough crossings. MAJOR CITY LAUNCHES HARSH TOURIST CRACKDOWN AS LOCALS REVOLT OVER MASSIVE CROWDS The traveler said no one in the family was prone to seasickness, but they sought advice after encountering "nonstop seasick" anecdotes about passengers aboard faster ferries. "I'm not prone to seasickness, but my stomach did not enjoy the fast ferry on a different route [Paros to Milos]," a Reddit user replied. "It's a different kind of motion sickness, and I guess you cannot really guess if you will get [nauseated] or not." "It’s a relatively windy area, so ferries can move quite a bit," another person said. "If people start feeling sick, it usually causes a domino effect." A third person bluntly suggested, "Fly back from Naxos." Last year, a Reddit post was entitled "Was this ferry from hell normal or just bad luck?" The person writing the post said, "The rocking and sloshing on this ferry to Milos was so violent I started vomiting within 15 minutes. I was horrified, but noticed others had started getting sick too." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Thousands of social media posts have called the boats "vomit comets" and your "worst nightmare," the Journal reported. Agnos of Travelive, who splits her time between Florida and Greece, disputed the idea that stomach-churning ferry rides are becoming more common, saying she believes social media is amplifying the issue. "We've seen a huge surge in the number of people traveling to Greece," she said.  "As a result of that, we have a lot more noise [in terms of] people who are having these experiences." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "I can say that, in 25 years of operating a business within Greece, I've had this experience twice in my lifetime," Agnos added. "So it's not something that's common. ... But when it does happen to travelers who are just here for 10 or 14 days, it's obviously something that is going to affect the quality of that experience for them." Agnos recommended working with a travel adviser who knows Greece and can help plan routes that minimize long ferry rides and the potential for rough crossings. "When it comes to traveling within Greece, it's not as easy as it might look online," she said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Indiana-based travel adviser Kelly Shea said she recommends that clients visit Greek islands via airports, including Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Paros and Milos, rather than risk rough ferry crossings. "The Cyclades are always tough, especially this summer with the high winds and waves," Shea told Fox News Digital. "Weather these days is just too dicey to expect boats and winds and waves to go well together," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81a8a02c5335ae10472742 Family killer Chris Watts seeks prison marriage with new love interest: report te 2026-08-16T12:10:08.276Z Family killer Chris Watts seeks prison marriage with new love interest: report Chris Watts wants to take a wife, again. The convicted murderer, who killed his pregnant wife and two young daughters and is currently serving several life sentences in prison, has reportedly found a new love interest, Lizzie Henderson. Watts met the woman while serving time, People reported. He has a history of writing to female pen pals from prison. ‘HELL ON WHEELS’ KILLER MACKENZIE SHIRILLA LANDS PRISON JOB WHILE SERVING LIFE SENTENCE FOR FATAL 2022 CRASH Watts killed his family on Aug. 13, 2018, because he was having an affair at the time, according to investigators. He was sentenced later that year to life without parole for the murders of his wife, Shanann Watts, 34, and their daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3. 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The husband and father pleaded guilty to all charges in exchange for prosecutors not pursuing the death penalty. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Henderson is reportedly from Cleveland, Ohio and recently moved to Wisconsin — where Watts is serving time at Dodge Correctional Institution, a maximum-security prison in Waupun. DIRTY TEXT MESSAGES UNCOVERED DURING INVESTIGATION INTO MARRIED PRISON GUARD ACCUSED OF AFFAIR WITH INMATE LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE People reported that Watts and Henderson both applied to marry within the prison system. SEND US A TIP Fox News Digital confirmed Racine County, Wisconsin court records indicate in 2025 a woman named Lizzie Henderson applied for a legal name change that was listed as "confidential." GOT A TIP? Speaking about her intended husband's murders, Henderson told the Daily Mail that "He knows how I feel. I don’t know all the people involved but I would want to respect them." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST She also called called the Watts' murders, "something harsh for anyone to experience." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Henderson was previously listed as a real estate agent at a Milwaukee-area Keller Williams Realty office. When reached for comment, the office confirmed that she is not a current employee and declined to comment on her past employment status. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81a89f2c5335ae10472739 America needs to stop turning every purchase into an uncomfortable tip request te 2026-08-16T12:10:07.683Z America needs to stop turning every purchase into an uncomfortable tip request I have no problem tipping. I love tipping for a job well done. It’s part of American culture. However, I do have a problem being manipulated into it. America didn't just create a tipping culture. We’ve created a guilt culture coupled with technology. Somewhere between the pandemic and the explosion of digital payment screens, saying "thank you" quietly became a financial obligation. What used to be a reward for exceptional service has turned into an expectation for simply completing a transaction. Is there anything more annoying than a takeout employee saying, "The computer just wants to ask you a question?" Guess what, it didn’t ask me how happy I was with the service but instead asked how much I wanted to leave for a tip. Today, whether you're buying a latte, picking up takeout, ordering frozen yogurt or grabbing a sandwich, you're often confronted with the same three oversized buttons: 20%. 25%. 30%. In one place, I saw four buttons of 18%, 20%, 22%, and 25%. Notice what's missing? Fifteen percent. Apparently, gratitude now starts at 18% where generosity used to end. Let's be clear. This isn't about hardworking servers, bartenders or delivery drivers. Many depend on tips, and they deserve to be rewarded for outstanding service. WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS ARE CHANGING DINING AS CUSTOMERS EAT HALF THEIR MEALS, TAKE REST HOME, CELEBRITY CHEF SAYS This is about businesses discovering that it's easier to ask customers to absorb higher labor costs than to honestly raise their prices. And it’s easier to make it difficult for people to instantaneously opt out rather than quickly opt in. Instead of charging what something actually costs, they've outsourced the uncomfortable conversation to an iPad. The menu says one thing. The checkout screen says another. That's not transparency. That's behavioral marketing. Even worse, tipping has escaped the restaurant and invaded nearly every corner of American life. Coffee shops. Bakeries. Stadium concession stands. Airport kiosks. Food trucks. Self-serve frozen yogurt. Retail counters. Even places where the only interaction is someone handing you the item you already paid for like the six bagels I picked out and picked up the other day. We're no longer tipping for service. We're tipping for existence. STARBUCKS USES CHATGPT TO SUGGEST DRINKS BASED ON MOOD AS EXPERT WARNS OF HIDDEN DOWNSIDES And let's stop pretending those payment screens are neutral. They aren't. They're designed to make you hesitate before pressing "No Tip." If you can find the "No Tip" button to begin with on the screen. The employee is watching. It’s uncomfortable. The next customer is waiting. Nobody wants to feel like the villain over a cup of coffee. Businesses understand human psychology. That's why those screens don't ask, "Would you like to leave a tip?" They ask, "How generous are you?" There's another consequence no one talks about. As expected tips keep climbing, consumers don't become more generous. They become more skeptical. They start tipping less enthusiastically, dining out less frequently, or avoiding businesses that constantly make them feel like they're being shaken down on a street corner. GROCERY BOSS WARNS MAMDANI'S CITY-RUN STORES PIT GOVERNMENT AGAINST 'ITS OWN CITIZENS' That's bad for customers. It's bad for workers. And it's bad for the businesses that started the trend. Here's a radical idea. If your hamburger costs $24 to sell profitably, charge $24. If your coffee needs to cost $6, put $6 on the menu. Stop advertising one price while hoping social pressure collects another 25% at checkout. Americans have always been generous. We donate billions to charity. We help neighbors after hurricanes. We rally around families facing hardship. We reward people who go above and beyond. But generosity only has value when it's freely given. The moment it becomes expected, preprogrammed, and accompanied by a digital guilt trip, it stops feeling like gratitude and starts feeling like a surcharge. A tip was never supposed to be another tax. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION It was supposed to be a thank-you. Maybe it's time America remembered the difference. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TED JENKIN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81a89f2c5335ae10472730 Move over, Aperol: Viral Italian spritz arrives in US with eye-catching twist te 2026-08-16T12:10:07.066Z Move over, Aperol: Viral Italian spritz arrives in US with eye-catching twist Sarti Rosa is making a splash with its United States debut. The new spirit in town, previously only available in Europe, is officially hitting liquor stores across the country – and it's become a viral sensation. The aperitif hails from Italy and was developed by Casa Luigi Sarti & Figli, a historic distillery established in Bologna in 1885. The liqueur mixes blood orange, mango and passion fruit flavors. HOME COCKTAIL MAKER SAYS GEN Z ISN'T GIVING UP ALCOHOL — THEY'RE CHANGING HOW THEY DRINK On the heels of other popular summer cocktails – like the Aperol and Hugo spritz – experts think the Sarti spritz could become a rival, drawing in drinkers with its vibrant pink color and sweet, fruity taste. Consumers on social media agree. "Aperol spritz is out, Sarti spritz is in," one influencer (@yourwellnessbestie) wrote in an Instagram post from Florence, Italy, where she enjoyed the cocktail with friends. "When it feels like you've done the impossible and found Sarti Rosa in Boston," another creator (@carolklm) posted from an area liquor store. MARTHA STEWART'S GORGEOUS PARTY TRICK PROMISES TO KEEP YOUR VODKA ICE-COLD FOR HOURS On the official @sartispritz Instagram page, American fans have continued to request that Sarti make an appearance in their cities. Sarti posted a video in response, saying, "USA, we heard you. See you soon." Sarti Rosa is available in select areas across the country. In New York City, a bottle retails for about $29.99. While Sarti has taken social media by storm, Derek Brown, co-founder of the Washington, D.C.-based hospitality group Drink Company, told Fox News Digital that it "hasn't quite made it to bars everywhere." "Social media can be its own bubble, and we forget that consumers must know about Sarti, bartenders must learn to make it and bars must start stocking it," he said. "Being that Sarti just started being available in the United States this summer, it's going to take some time." "For now, the Hugo Spritz is far more popular in my experience, yet it's obvious that Sarti has potential," he added. "Once more people ask for it by name and bars start stocking Sarti, I'm sure it will gain momentum." Brown suggested that Sarti's pink color, its "spritz-factor" and limited availability are what's making it so attractive to consumers. "Some research suggests pink drinks taste sweeter and can evoke pleasure," he said. "Sarti is brand new to the U.S. and has been in somewhat limited quantities, which makes it feel special. If you're able to get one, you're most certainly going to put it on your social media." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Brown noted Sarti's "fairly low" alcohol by volume (ABV) of 14% is also attractive. "I imagine we'll see it announced as the 'Drink of the Summer' this year and next, and at that point we'll see if it's able to overtake the Aperol and Hugo spritz," he said. "It's an easy-to-make drink. It's very colorful. It's kind of fruity and floral. I'm sure it'll gain its place among the spritzes and be one of the many delicious options we have for summer drinking." Some restaurants have already put their own spin on the spritz. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Marisela Camacho, a manager and beverage director at The Farm Italy in New York, told Fox News Digital that its "Saint Sarti Spritz" – a combination of St-Germain, Sarti, lemon sorbet, mint and prosecco – has already been a sellout hit. And the demand for Sarti in general has been high, Camacho reported, even before the customers step into the restaurant. "I'm already seeing people putting in their reservation, saying that they want that Sarti spritzes for their party of 20," she said. "Just looking at the drink on the tray, it turns heads for sure." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Camacho predicted the hype won't end when summer does, as fall and winter variations are sure to follow. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Fox News Digital reached out to Sarti distributor Campari for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81a89e2c5335ae10472727 What Taylor Sheridan's biggest stars really think about working with the 'Yellowstone' creator te 2026-08-16T12:10:06.370Z What Taylor Sheridan's biggest stars really think about working with the 'Yellowstone' creator The third season of Taylor Sheridan's hit show "Lioness" has officially begun. "Lioness" is one of many successful shows created by the prolific TV writer and showrunner. His long list of credits also include, "Yellowstone," "1923," "Landman," "The Madison" and many other popular shows. It's not only audiences who have fallen in love with the complex characters and storylines Sheridan has created, but also the actors who work on his sets. Here is what some of his stars have said about what it's really like to work with Sheridan. ZOE SALDANA SAYS TAYLOR SHERIDAN GIVES STARS TWO CHOICES: 'MAKE SURE THAT YOU DON'T F--K UP... OR YOU QUIT' Ahead of the season three premiere of "Lioness," one of its stars, Michael Kelly, told People that Sheridan is "truly a standalone talent." "There’s nobody who’s doing or has ever done what he’s doing," he said. "It’s incredible what he does. And he’s just one of the smartest dudes you’ll ever meet." He added, "He’s f---ing brilliant, man. Brilliant. And just one of the greatest storytellers." When it comes to working with the showrunner in the future, Kelly said that while he's "never thought about how the shows could cross over," he has told Sheridan, "anything you want me to do, I'll do." He told Sheridan, "I love being in Texas. I love saying your words," and that "Anything, dude. You can put me in. Put me in, coach. Wherever you want to put me, I’ll go." Actress Zoe Saldaña has starred in all three seasons of "Lioness," and told "CBS Mornings" that while she can "feel like an old soldier" on set, when Sheridan shows he believes in her, "you have no other choice but to start believing in yourself again." The actress also referred to him as "an intimidating cat," who comes to set ready and "so serious," noting, "it raises the bar for the rest of us." "So working with him is a challenge in the sense that he does raise the bar," Saldaña also told People. "And you have one of two choices. You either accept the challenge and make sure that you don't f--- up... or you quit." She added that one of the benefits of working with Sheridan is that "he's an incredibly smart person" who puts in a ton of research when writing his scripts, "And then he writes these incredibly elaborate shows that end up really educating us as well." "It's actually great," she added. "When you work with him is when you realize how passionate he is about actors and about acting. I think it is his first love when it comes to the arts." When speaking at a Q&A in Hollywood in April, "Landman" star Billy Bob Thornton told the crowd that he has a lot of trust in the show, noting, "I trust Taylor and I trust the castmates." "Yeah, oh, it’s great. I love working with Taylor," Thornton said, per People. "I love hanging out with him after hours. He’s such a brilliant guy, great writer, and I love his company." When speaking with The Hollywood Reporter in March, Michelle Pfeiffer spoke about how Sheridan convinced her to star in "The Madison." "[Taylor] wanted to know who Stacy was before he started writing. I wanted to know who Stacy is before I committed. And so we went back and forth like that for a little while, and it became clear to me I wasn’t going to win this battle," Pfeiffer said. "So I asked Helen Mirren [who previously starred in Sheridan's "Yellowstone" spin-off "1923"] to speak to me about her experience." "And she just glowed; she couldn’t say enough nice things," Pfeiffer recalled of Mirren. "She said the scripts were great, the productions were perfect. She was having the time of her life; she loved Montana. So I took a big leap of faith, and I committed. I thought, 'Well, the guy has a pretty darn good track record.'" Harrison Ford starred in Sheridan's "Yellowstone" prequel series, "1923," and had nothing but nice things to say about the showrunner when speaking about him at the premiere of the show in December 2022. "He’s an incredible horseman. He’s a genuine athlete, and that’s something you might not expect to find in such a talented writer and intellectual thinker," he told The Hollywood Reporter. Ahead of the release of his movie "Horizon: An American Saga" in 2024, Kevin Costner spoke with Entertainment Weekly about working with Sheridan, as his future on "Yellowstone" was uncertain at the time. The actor told the outlet that Sheridan is "doing special work in a lot of different ways." "He's very prolific about the things he does, and if he sees me in something that he wants to do, I'll look at it just the way I did 'Yellowstone' and maybe we will end up doing something together," Costner says. "He likes a lot of the things that I like, and the idea of us working together is not out of the question for me." He went on to say that "the subjects he chooses are very interesting to me," and that, aside from "Yellowstone," "other things that he's doing, I think, are really, really good. He likes the same subjects that I do." Costner ultimately did not return to film the remainder of "Yellowstone" season five. A new spin-off, "Dutton Ranch," continued the Dutton family's story and followed Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly's characters as they left Montana to start a new life in Texas. Helen Mirren spoke to The Hollywood Reporter in December 2022 at the premiere of "1923." When speaking with the outlet, she gave fans an inside look at what it's like working with Sheridan, calling him "fabulously hands-off." "He presents the script, and it’s so extraordinary that you don’t want to change a word. You want to do it exactly as it’s written because it’s written with incredible precision but without being labored," she said. "To be able to be a part of a franchise in a world that is so singular on American television is very exciting. There’s nothing else quite like it." "1923" star Brian Geraghty spoke with The Hollywood Reporter at the premiere of the show in December 2022 about his experience working with Sheridan. Geraghty explained that he "expected someone totally different" prior to meeting Sheridan for the first time, and how his experience as an actor makes him a great showrunner. 'LANDMAN' STAR MICHELLE RANDOLPH STUNS IN BARELY-THERE METALLIC YELLOW BIKINI IN NEW SUMMER PHOTO DUMP "He told me great stories of his time as an actor, about the process and how he hired some of the younger actors on the show by giving them a break over some really big-name actors," he said. "I love that because we all need that break. I got it 15 or 20 years ago and a few of the actors on the show got that from him." He explained that his experience as an actor makes him "really empathetic to actor," although he presents as "this tough cowboy." "I think he casts really well, and he does not care what you have done, for the most part. He casts the people who are right for the role," he explained. "When you show up to work, everyone raises the bar. He creates that, and it starts from him, but he also is very welcoming and gives you the tools you need to get there." Michelle Randolph, who has appeared in both "1923" and "Landman," echoed Geraghty's statement and credited Sheridan for being willing to give unknown actors a break. When speaking to People in 2025, Randolph praised Sheridan as "one of the few people" in the business who "takes chances on actors" and who "has given us this opportunity, and I just am eternally grateful for him." "He made my dreams come true. I tell him that every time I see him," Randolph said. "He's like, 'Michelle, stop. I get it.' I'm like, 'Thank you.' But he really did give us something." In addition to praising his casting methods, Randolph also complimented him as a writer, telling The Hollywood Reporter in December 2022 that he gives his characters "such depth and such unique storylines." "No matter how many different situations are going on at once," she said. "Every character is so uniquely themselves and that’s really hard to do as a writer, especially for the amount of shows that he’s writing for." Kurt Russell could not help but praise Sheridan's writing ability while at the premiere of "The Madison" in March. "I love his writing. I think this is his best writing. I love that this is not 'Yellowstone.' It's not that. It's very It's very standalone, very different," he told Page Six. "I love the relationships that he digs into here. And I think that this is truly a different wheelhouse for him. It was fun to do." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Ali Larter has developed a close friendship with Sheridan through working with him on "Landman." When speaking with People in April, Larter shared that Sheridan will often text her as he is writing, saying "if he’s laughing at his own writing… I’ll get a text." "I mean, you know, the first season, I spent a ton of time with Taylor," she said. "He has a very clear vision of what he wants… and he is a visionary because when he is writing the scripts, he knows how he’s going to edit them." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS She went on to say that, as actors, they often "want to advocate for your character," but Sheridan is "brilliant" at creating a world "where that fits into the story that he wants to tell." Larter also praised his writing ability and work ethic when speaking with Taste of Country, calling him "the best working writer." "He's brilliant at the way he crafts his stories," she said. "I love the characters he creates, because they're dynamic and powerful ... But he also has space to show their vulnerable sides." When speaking with The Hollywood Reporter in June, Larter shared that she and Sheridan knew one another prior to her getting cast in "Landman," but that they hadn't spoken in over a decade when she was cast on the show. "I don’t think that you can pin him down," she told the outlet. "I think that he’s not going to come back into the machine that just wants to break him down. And he wants to work. He’s an extraordinarily hard worker. He’s a brilliant talent. He wants to do it his way. And I think that it’s very hard in our industry to do things your own way when you’re part of the machine." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a819a902c5335ae10472186 JONATHAN TURLEY: Newsom thinks he can control the far-left mob, but history disagrees te 2026-08-16T11:10:08.382Z JONATHAN TURLEY: Newsom thinks he can control the far-left mob, but history disagrees On Aug. 9, California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom made his latest pitch to the mob by proclaiming himself "an established insurgent." It was vintage Newsom trying to be everything to everyone, part of the establishment and part of the revolution. Like a violent pacifist or a preservation arsonist, it makes no sense to anyone else. However, with the victory of radicals across the country, Newsom is trying to join other armchair revolutionaries in seeking to lead the far-left mob. He believes that he can use a class war that will spare him while destroying his enemies. Call it the Danton delusion. In my book "Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution," I discuss the French Revolution and its decline into what the Framers called a mobocracy. What became known as "The Terror" was started not by the working class, but by educated lawyers, journalists and even aristocrats as part of the Jacobin movement. One of the central figures was a lawyer named Georges Jacques Danton, a gifted orator and writer. Danton would become the justice minister and later a member of the infamous Committee of Public Safety. The more he facilitated the rage, the more he found himself captured by it. Achieving power at the head of a mob, Danton fed the bloodlust of revolution, sending thousands to the guillotine and allegedly masterminding atrocities such as the September Massacres. Danton secured power by calling others dangerous reactionaries, declaring, "The bell we are about to ring . . . sounds the charge on the enemies of our country." SEE IT: MARK KELLY BLAMES TRUMP'S AGENDA FOR BOOSTING AOC AS DEMS PRESIDENTIAL PICK Danton struggled to stay ahead of the mob by feeding victims into the grinder of a class war. Eventually, however, the mob had finished off the aristocrats, clergy and merchants. The most radical Jacobins, led by his ally Maximilien Robespierre, then turned on their fellow Jacobins, including Danton. Before his fall, it was dawning on Danton that there would be no end to the killings. When one supporter excitedly told him of more executions of moderates as guilty of "factionalism," Danton remarked, "We’re all factious. If they deserve to be guillotined, we all deserve so. Those men in Paris will guillotine the entire Republic." And so they did. Danton himself would stand before the "national razor" on April 5, 1794. Notably, the radicals today are also calling for purges of the Democratic Party of moderates and denouncing dissenters as part of "factionalism." Yet, Newsom still hopes that he can use the mob for his own ambitions, ignoring Danton’s warning, "Woe betide those who would provoke revolutions." BERNIE SANDERS, DSA REVEAL DEMANDS FOR DEM PARTY AFTER SOCIALISTS SWEEP NEW YORK ELECTIONS Newsom wants to be one of the red aristocrats of the new Democratic Party. By calling for radical changes to our constitutional system, he is hoping that the socialists will ignore his own wealth and privilege. The same is true for California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna, who is also offering to trash our institutions. He hopes to secure the socialist vote despite being reportedly worth at least $360 million or more thanks to his wife’s inheritance. In Newsom’s case, the proletarian pitch still comes off as more French Laundry than French Revolution. He is trailing in the polls, with some showing him falling behind former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who has been promising his own radical changes to our system while campaigning with controversial figures such as Democrat Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. The loss of DSA candidate Francesca Hong this week will not change the calculation for Newsom. What he saw was an extremist who came within less than one percentage point of winning the nomination for Wisconsin governor. The far-left gubernatorial candidate Peggy Flanagan did win the primary handily in Minnesota. Other leaders, like Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (who previously praised the violent group Antifa) celebrated the infusion of socialists into the party. Newsom believes that there is a pocket of delusional free-market Marxists who are longing for his leadership. If so, they do not live in New Hampshire, where Newsom is being trounced by New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Voters can spot the real thing; AOC’s arguments are authentically bananas. That is better than a Newsom banana split that is part establishment and part insurgency. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION As Harris and Buttigieg make their own plays for the radical wing, Newsom will likely need to find another institution to offer up other than the Supreme Court. Packing the Supreme Court has become the mere starting ante in the game. Radicals are looking for bona fides of true believers with some calling for the scrapping of the Constitution entirely. Newsom — "the established insurgent" — is desperately trying to be the next leader rather than the next trophy of the mob. History is not on his side. Well-coiffed hair and a hip podcast are not likely to be enough to keep the mob at bay. From New York to Colorado, the far left is taking establishment heads. In the end, Danton yielded one last time to feed the desire of the mob. When he was finally taken to the guillotine, Danton told the executioner, "Show the people my head. It is well worth seeing." CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JONATHAN TURLEY Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a819a8f2c5335ae1047217d Florida man on probation allegedly kills and dismembers stepfather, stuffs body parts in suitcases te 2026-08-16T11:10:07.803Z Florida man on probation allegedly kills and dismembers stepfather, stuffs body parts in suitcases A Florida man who was on probation has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly stalking, murdering and dismembering his 71-year-old stepfather. What led authorities to suspect Jose Proano was a grisly discovery in three suitcases just before midnight on Aug. 4. The pieces of luggage were found along a roadway in Orlando near the home of Proano’s mother and stepfather. FLORIDA MAN ARRESTED AFTER SUSPECTED HUMAN REMAINS FOUND BURIED AT PROPERTY WHERE HIS FATHER LIVED About 23 hours earlier, the family of Jorge Vazquez-Escutia called for help. They’d found his phone, wallet and keys at his home and what looked like blood on the fence outside, according to an affidavit filed in Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit Court. His cars were in his driveway with the doors unlocked, which was unusual, a family member told authorities. They hadn’t seen him in three days, they told deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. And friends of his stepson had reached out to the family with a shocking claim – that Jose Proano had told them he’d killed his stepfather, court records show. The sheriff’s office quickly took to social media asking for the public’s help finding Vazquez-Escutia because of "concerns for Jorge's wellbeing, as he suffers from memory loss." Then footage from a neighbor’s security camera showed a disturbing series of events. On the morning of Aug. 2, the day after the missing man was last seen, the security video showed a man wearing a black shirt jumping over the back wall of Vazquez-Escutia’s home. Later, the same man appears at the back of the house "bringing out suitcases … and ultimately placing what appeared to be a human arm, into the suitcase," court records show. WISCONSIN TEEN SENTENCED TO LIFE IN BRUTAL SLAYING OF 5-YEAR-OLD BOY FOUND IN DUMPSTER And at about 4:28 p.m., the video shows the man in black walking down the driveway, carrying three pieces of luggage. The suitcases "appeared heavy, as the male's left tricep muscle was clearly flexed as he was pulling them," detectives reported. Investigators called Proano, 44, and asked to meet with them. They’d reviewed his phone records, which showed it had been in the area about the same time the man in black was seen on security video. Slowly, they pieced together a timeline. Days earlier, Proano traveled to the area from Northport, about 150 miles away. Proano’s ex-wife told authorities he’d been "acting erratic, making threats towards her," court records show. ARIZONA MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING WOMAN AFTER SOCIAL MEDIA FIRST DATE ENDS IN DESERT GRAVE Proano agreed to meet with investigators, court records show. He told them he had a "negative relationship" with his stepfather, and believed Vazquez-Escutia had "restricted his ability to see his mother." He also told investigators about his schizophrenia, which causes voices in his head that lead "him to worry about members of his family." Records showed he’d made numerous calls to 911 asking for someone to check on his mother. He believed "bad things were happening," records with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office show. Deputies checked, found all was well at the home, and reported back to reassure him, records show. MORE THAN 50 BODIES FOUND DECOMPOSING INSIDE CHICAGO FUNERAL HOME AFTER NEIGHBORS COMPLAINED OF 'STENCH' But something bad had, indeed, happened. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X And about 23 hours after Vazquez-Escutia was reported missing, investigators made the terrible discovery. Just before midnight on Aug. 4, deputies searched the area surrounding Vazquez-Escutia’s home. They suspected the three suitcases could hold important clues. Then they happened upon one with an ominous odor lying behind a nearby brick wall. And when a crime scene investigator flipped it open, she found a human head. It belonged to Vazquez-Escutia, records show. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Two more pieces of luggage were found about 400 feet away along a roadway. Dangling from them were luggage tags with Proano’s mother’s name. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE Unzipping them and flipping them open, the technician found tarps and more body parts of the missing man. SEND US A TIP Proano was "adamant" that the person in the video wasn’t him, investigators noted. But he later admitted that "it was in fact his cell phone and that it was in fact on scene," a report shows. GOT A TIP? Investigators found "defensive style injuries" on Proano’s body, including scratches on his hands, arms, and large scratch along the right side of his cheek. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST In 2022, Proano was charged with a slew of crimes related to an armed burglary he committed. After a plea bargain greatly reduced his sentencing from what could have been as long as 20 years, he was out on probation until 2027. His most recent charges violated the conditions of his probation, causing that case to be reopened. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL He is being held without bond in Orange County. His public defender declined to comment about the case to Fox News Digital, saying "our client has not given us permission to discuss his case." A GoFundMe has been set up to raise money for Vazquez-Escutia’s family to pay for funeral expenses. The page for the fundraiser describes him as "a kind-hearted, gentle, and generous man who was always ready to lend a helping hand to neighbors, friends, and family alike." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8193892c5335ae104720e3 GetPRBoost Starts Same-Week Press Release Distribution te 2026-08-16T10:40:09.448Z GetPRBoost Starts Same-Week Press Release Distribution Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8193882c5335ae104720da GetPRBoost Starts Same-Week Press Release Distribution te 2026-08-16T10:40:08.704Z GetPRBoost Starts Same-Week Press Release Distribution Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8193872c5335ae104720ce Independent Etsy Brand Naughty Chicken Tees Proves Small Business Creativity Can Compete in the Mainstream Fashion Conversation te 2026-08-16T10:40:07.960Z Independent Etsy Brand Naughty Chicken Tees Proves Small Business Creativity Can Compete in the Mainstream Fashion Conversation Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a818c812c5335ae10471946 Fever at Dream best bet: Why Atlanta can cover the spread even if Caitlin Clark plays te 2026-08-16T10:10:09.902Z Fever at Dream best bet: Why Atlanta can cover the spread even if Caitlin Clark plays I know Caitlin Clark is the better player and bigger star in the WNBA, but her rivalry with Angel Reese is one of the biggest in women’s basketball, and it’s great for the sport. It dates back to college when Reese’s LSU Tigers beat Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2023 NCAA Championship, and Clark got revenge in the Elite Eight a year later. Unfortunately, there’s a chance she doesn’t play when her Indiana Fever (22-12) visit Reese’s Atlanta Dream (21-12) at State Farm Arena Sunday at 5 p.m. Clark limped off the court in the first half of the Fever’s 98-87 home win over the Dallas Wings Friday. CAITLIN CLARK OVERCOMES INJURY SCARE, DROPS 29 POINTS ON DALLAS WINGS AS FEVER TAKE TOP SPOT IN EAST She was sensational Friday, shooting 11-for-18 from the field and dishing 10 assists to one turnover. Maybe adrenaline helped her finish the game, but Clark has been on the injury report with back issues the past few games, and I could see her getting a day off Sunday. Best Bet: Atlanta Dream -1.5 (-131) at Kalshi Even though Clark has an -8.2 on/off net rating this season, she has been hoopin' post-All-Star break, averaging 24.9 points on 49.5% shooting with 9.4 assists per game. So, obviously, Indiana is not better without CC. She is averaging 23.0 points on an above-average 48.1% shooting in three games vs. Atlanta. However, Reese is averaging 16.7 points on 51.4% shooting and 9.7 rebounds in her three meetings with Clark this season. And, just like in college, Reese’s team is beating Clark’s. The Dream are 2-1 straight up and against the spread vs. the Fever this year and have won their last two meetings. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Now, Indiana is the best shooting team in the WNBA. But Atlanta has an edge in the other three factors of the game, such as rebounding, turnovers and free-throw discrepancy, which are more predictive of winning basketball. The Dream are beating the Fever in those three factors in their meetings this year. This game is in Atlanta, and most teams shoot better at home. Indiana scores nearly eight fewer points per game on the road and shoots worse from everywhere on the floor. Of course, the Dream scores nearly eight more points per game at home and shoots much better from behind the arc. Meanwhile, the Dream have a rest edge. Their last game was a 104-69 win over the Connecticut Sun Thursday, and Indy played Dallas Friday. Atlanta had a rest edge in its 108-101 home win over Indiana earlier this year, and Clark played in that game, scoring 26 points and throwing a game-high seven assists. If CC can’t play Sunday, that sucks for the fans, and I hope she returns next game, but that’s good for my Atlanta bet. If Clark does play, I still like the Dream’s chances of covering the spread, and I feel like gambling, so to speak. They are a physical team, and tough to play with a rest deficit. Atlanta dominates the glass on both ends of the floor and scores the most paint points per game by taking the highest rate of field goals within three feet of the hoop. Basically, the Dream are a good bet up to -4 because they should win the "battle of possessions," could get a home whistle from the refs, and the Fever shoot worse on the road. _____________________________ Follow me on X @Geoffery-Clark, and check out my "OutKick Bets Podcast" for more betting content and random rants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a818c812c5335ae1047193d Serial killer survivor who escaped 18-hour captivity reveals instinct she wishes she never ignored te 2026-08-16T10:10:09.340Z Serial killer survivor who escaped 18-hour captivity reveals instinct she wishes she never ignored This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Kara Robinson Chamberlain was just 15 years old when she was abducted by a serial killer. Now, she's searching for answers in cases that have gone unsolved for decades. The victim advocate hosts the ABC News Studios and Freeform true-crime series "Somebody Knows Something," which takes a fresh look at unsolved disappearances and murders that have baffled investigators. Working alongside loved ones, Chamberlain revisits a cold case in each episode, hoping renewed attention will generate the lead that finally cracks it. SLAIN DAD'S DAUGHTER KNEW ‘BLACK SWAN’ EX-BALLERINA SHOT HIM AFTER ONE CALL: 'SHE KILLED HIM, DIDN'T SHE?' "My purpose was to let families have the mic and show what law enforcement has done," Chamberlain told Fox News Digital. "We want people to have the information they need, so they can come forward with anything that could be helpful. Several of these cases involve children, young people. I have three kids, so I found myself identifying with either the young person who is missing or the victims themselves as parents. "I genuinely think we can make a difference," Chamberlain said. "If I can get answers for one of these families, it would be a life goal for me." That mission is deeply personal for Chamberlain, whose own story of survival began more than two decades ago. On June 24, 2002, 15-year-old Chamberlain was at a friend's home in South Carolina when Richard Evonitz, the man who would abduct her, pulled into the driveway. "There was a moment when my captor pulled into my friend's driveway, and I thought, 'That's weird,'" she recalled. "That was my intuition. But I immediately started making excuses for why he could have been there, what could have been the reason. And so, I quieted my intuition." It was a split-second instinct Chamberlain would soon wish she had trusted. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The stranger approached her with pamphlets and asked if her parents were home. Then, he held a gun to her neck and threatened to shoot her if she screamed. He forced Chamberlain into a dark storage container in his car. "I'm often asked, 'What's the thing that we can learn from your story, Kara, to keep ourselves or our children safe?'" she said. "And the one thing that I tell people the most is there's a great book called 'The Gift of Fear.' And it's the first time that I've heard someone describe the way I feel, which is to listen to your intuition." "Essentially, what the 'Gift of Fear' describes is that we all have something inside of us that's paying attention, and we're taught to silence that intuition for the sake of being nice, not hurting someone's feelings — lots of different reasons. And that's something that is meant to keep us alive." "I hesitate to say if there's a lesson in these cases because they're all quite different," she continued. "But that's the big thing that I try to tell people — listen to your intuition and teach your children how to listen to that intuition. It is a powerful gift that everyone has, and it saves your life." At Evonitz's apartment, Chamberlain was repeatedly sexually assaulted. But this time, she trusted the instinct telling her what to do: survive. "I have to acknowledge that there was something inside of me that said, 'Not today. Not me. I'm going to outsmart this guy,'" Chamberlain said, describing herself as "very stubborn." "Then, I think really the rest of it was maybe part luck," she said. "It was also a big part of my coping mechanism ... how I chose to appease my captor, which essentially is one of the lesser-known trauma responses. It's basically playing nice to let that person put their guard down. And then, I think partially, there's this part of him that was very arrogant, and he'd done that multiple times before. So I think all of those things played together in terms of my escape." SIGN UP TO GET THE TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER For 18 hours, Chamberlain was held captive. Throughout the ordeal, she quietly memorized as many details as she could about her surroundings. Once her captor fell asleep, she managed to free herself from her bindings and escaped. Chamberlain found people sitting in a car in a parking lot and pleaded with them to take her to police. "Anyone who learns my story ... tends to be sometimes confused by how I tell my story, which is very direct, very to the point, kind of unemotional," she explained. "And that's because my trauma response was to dissociate. ... That enabled me to get through." After arriving at a police station, Chamberlain led officers back to her captor's apartment. But when investigators arrived, Evonitz had escaped. Investigators learned Evonitz had taken Chamberlain to the apartment he shared with his wife, who was away at Walt Disney World, according to The Washington Post. Police tracked Evonitz to Sarasota, Florida. As police closed in on him, Evonitz died by suicide. He was 38. Evidence recovered from Evonitz’s apartment, former residences and vehicle linked him to the abductions and murders of three girls from Spotsylvania County, Virginia — Sofia Silva, 16; Kristin Lisk, 15; and her sister, Kati Lisk, 12. Notes discovered by investigators indicated that Evonitz already had his eye on other potential victims, Fox News Digital previously reported. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Today, Chamberlain still wonders whether Evonitz had other victims. "I genuinely believe that he was responsible for more than we know of," she said. "But unfortunately, having taken his own life, that, at this point, is still a mystery." Chamberlain's own unanswered questions have also shaped how she thinks about families who are still searching for their loved ones. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "I think the biggest misconception is that these families will be able to get closure one day," she said of the series. "I hear people say, 'Let's get these families closure' all the time. And at the end of the day, these people are always going to have some level of trauma. If their loved ones are recovered, they're going to look at a future where they are trying to support that person. If their loved ones are not recovered, they're never found, or unfortunately, they're found, and they're deceased, then they're looking at the rest of their lives missing someone they love." "That's the biggest thing for me, closure really is a myth," she added. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE In 2010, Chamberlain completed training at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and began working for the Richland County Sheriff's Department as a school resource officer, WIS-TV reported. SEND US A TIP That experience helped Chamberlain while filming the series and speaking with families, including a grieving father. GOT A TIP? "These people at the center of these stories are more than this story that we know," Chamberlain explained. "They're more than how they disappeared or what happened to them." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "I remember thinking, 'I have so many questions to ask this man,'" she recalled. "[I'm] looking at him and saying, 'This is a man that's heartbroken, who doesn't know what happened to his daughter. He wants to talk about who she was, so I'm going to step back, and I'm going to let him do that.'" GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Chamberlain said her 15-year-old self wouldn't have been surprised by the work she does today. "She would've said, 'I knew it,'" Chamberlain said. "She would've known it because I think from very early on, I thought that I was able to handle what happened to me the way that I was able to handle it for a reason. Yes, I had this bad thing that happened to me, but that just became part of building who I became. That's not who I am. It's just a part of my story." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a818c802c5335ae10471934 Swing-state's fraud reckoning raises Minnesota-style alarm as wild schemes exposed te 2026-08-16T10:10:08.679Z Swing-state's fraud reckoning raises Minnesota-style alarm as wild schemes exposed The DOJ’s expanded anti-fraud task force made its first sweeping bust of Medicaid scofflaws in Pennsylvania this month, drawing comparisons to the massive fraud scandals that rocked Minnesota — but with one major difference. Republicans and Democrats in the state united in outrage after nearly two dozen people were charged in Philadelphia and elsewhere. The DOJ noted Pennsylvania spends $8 billion on Medicaid home-care services, more than almost any other state, and those services were the target of the busts. "The allegations are really disturbing just as they are in Minnesota and other places where we've seen this," House Ways & Means Committee member Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview. PENNSYLVANIA AG EXPLAINS WHY STATE LEADS NATION IN MEDICAID FRAUD CONVICTIONS WHILE OTHERS BATTLE MASS SCHEMES "It's criminal activity that is taking money from individuals who really need it. And this is this is Medicaid — It's not Medicare, which is more for seniors. But this is for people who truly need help, who are disabled — these are individuals who are relying on Medicaid to help them get through every day. And these are criminals who are taking that money and lining their pockets with it," said Smucker, whose Lancaster-area district has an older population and has anywhere from two in 10 to four in 10 constituents enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid or both, according to reports. The DOJ’s anti-fraud chief echoed those sentiments while describing some of the most egregious cases among the 19 Pennsylvania defendants charged as of last week. One suspect billed Medicaid for services that supposedly occurred while police had pulled him over for a moving violation and charged him on suspicion of marijuana possession, according to the DOJ. Another suspect billed Medicaid for services during a period when he was in court watching a family member get sentenced for Medicaid fraud-related offenses, according to Colin McDonald. I'M OHIO'S STATE AUDITOR — MEDICAID FRAUD IS NOT JUST A WASHINGTON PROBLEM Another suspect billed Medicaid for home-care services that McDonald said were supposedly provided while the suspect was driving for a rideshare company. Another billed for services while in prison, according to McDonald. Smucker said Pennsylvania welcomes fellow Keystone Stater and CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz and his investigators, adding that he is grateful state officials in Harrisburg are also taking note. That cooperation sets the Pennsylvania busts apart from those in Minnesota, where Gov. Tim Walz has faced accusations of inaction over what has become a multibillion-dollar scandal. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signaled cooperation and collaboration with Republicans in going after Medicaid fraudsters in remarks his office made to Fox News Digital. TIM WALZ BECOMES GOP PUNCHLINE IN SWEEPING NEW WAR ON WELFARE FRAUD Shapiro, a Democrat and the commonwealth’s former attorney general, prosecuted public assistance-related crimes and now governs the state with the nation’s highest number of criminal convictions for Medicaid fraud. The governor — who was considered a runner-up to Walz in then-Vice President Kamala Harris’ search for a running mate — said the commonwealth is a "national leader in stopping fraud." "Here in Pennsylvania, we combat fraud wherever we find it. In 2024, we charged 119 cases of Medicaid fraud — recovering more than $11 million for taxpayers," Shapiro said in a recent statement. "Governor Shapiro has made fighting public assistance fraud a cornerstone of his career in public service, rooting out waste, fraud and abuse as Attorney General where he cracked down on fraud and public assistance benefit theft, charging dozens of people who stole millions in taxpayer dollars," Shapiro spokeswoman Rosie Lapowsky told Fox News Digital. READ: DR. OZ PUTS ALL 50 GOVERNORS ON NOTICE OVER BILLIONS LOST TO MEDICAID FRAUD Lapowsky said the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) brought one of the cases referenced by McDonald to the Justice Department for further investigation during Shapiro’s tenure. "[That is] clearly showing our system works," she said, adding that Pennsylvania’s high number of home-care service providers is not by itself an indicator of fraud. Conservative critics in Minnesota and Washington state have pointed to similar provider numbers to raise suspicions about fraudulent activity. Pennsylvania — the fifth-most populous state, behind California, Texas, Florida and New York — has seen a 20% increase since 2018 in the number of adults in home-care programs, according to DHS. DHS said it employs "ongoing monitoring," including an electronic visit-verification system, to ensure proper billing and curtail fraud. The department refers potential fraud cases to Republican Pennsylvania Attorney General David Sunday’s office. WATCH: DR. OZ SAYS NEWSOM, OTHER BLUE STATES HAVE TURNED MEDICAID FRAUD INTO A 'FEATURE' "This criminal conduct is much more than someone ‘working the system’ — the impact is deep and wide-ranging, as every dollar diverted deprives someone in need of care," Sunday said in a statement. "In collaboration with our partners, my office last year convicted more than 100 defendants, and clawed back more than $40 million that was intended for Pennsylvanians in need." In 2025, Sunday’s office handled 744 referrals from DHS alone, according to Harrisburg sources. Smucker said all stakeholders must continue being vigilant for both Medicaid and Medicare-related fraud. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "People like the four seasons here," he said, referring to the high number of retirees who call Amish Country home. "But we have a lot of people who are relying on these programs… and we have seen fraud across the system in federal programs. This is probably hundreds of billions per year that is being siphoned-off from taxpayer dollars," he said. Pennsylvania officials say investigators continue to make progress fighting Medicaid fraud. "We are coming for you," said former Pittsburgh U.S. Attorney Scott Brady, whom President Donald Trump tapped to lead the White House’s nationwide anti-fraud task force The DOJ’s "Northeast Strike Force" was originally organized in Brooklyn and Newark before expanding into Pennsylvania as part of the broader crackdown. "Our message is clear: if you are a medical provider who chooses greed over your professional responsibility, DEA will hold you accountable," said Drug Enforcement Administration Philadelphia chief Timothy Flaherty, whose agency is one of several participating in the new task force. Fox News Digital's Hannah Brennan contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a818c7f2c5335ae1047192b American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on summer splurges and basketball brilliance te 2026-08-16T10:10:07.994Z American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on summer splurges and basketball brilliance The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week's quiz highlights summer splurges, basketball brilliance — and a lot more. Can you get all 8 questions right? Give it a try and see how you do! CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here.  Also, to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a818c7f2c5335ae10471922 Rentals now allowed in historic water tower on King Charles' Sandringham Estate where royals spend Christmas te 2026-08-16T10:10:07.357Z Rentals now allowed in historic water tower on King Charles' Sandringham Estate where royals spend Christmas Have you ever wanted to join the royals while they celebrate Christmas at Sandringham Estate in England? Well, now you can! Sort of. The more than 150-year-old estate in Norfolk, around 100 miles north of London, recently renovated the historic Water Tower on the property, and it is now available to rent. Prices start at around 151 pounds a night — a little over $200 — but can be much more expensive for shorter visits. The price tends to decrease per night with a longer stay. MEGHAN MARKLE'S ROYAL EXIT HAD WARNING SIGNS YEARS EARLIER, VETERAN CORRESPONDENT SAYS The neo-Byzantine water tower was originally built in 1877 to provide fresh water to the royal residence and it was a functional part of the estate for nearly 100 years. "THE WAIT IS OVER… Introducing The Water Tower," Sandringham wrote on social media on Tuesday while sharing footage of the classic renovation. "Rising majestically above the Norfolk countryside on the historic Sandringham Estate, a remarkable piece of Royal history is being unveiled for a new chapter." Photos and videos of the "romantic retreat for two" give glimpses of an elegant living room replete with traditional British décor, including a fireplace, chandelier and royal and historic paintings showing the estate. PRINCE WILLIAM, KATE MIDDLETON COULD SEEK ‘GENTLEMAN'S AGREEMENT’ TO PROTECT PRINCE GEORGE AT ETON: EXPERTS The lush bedroom upstairs, which has its own fireplace, offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, and a medieval-looking back staircase heads to the roof where even better views of the rolling English hills will have you thinking fondly of Jane Austen. "Designed by renowned engineer James Mansergh, the Tower’s distinctive neo-Byzantine architecture, circular form and intricate brickwork have stood proudly above the Norfolk landscape for almost 150 years," Sandringham added. The water tower joins two other places on the estate — the Gardens House, which sleeps eight, and the Folly, which sleeps six — that are available to rent. There are also several places where the royals go for their summer retreat,  such as Balmoral Castle in Scotland, available for rent. PRINCE WILLIAM SEES DISGRACED ANDREW AS ‘A TROUBLED SOUL’ BUT EPSTEIN FALLOUT LEAVES ‘NO COMING BACK’: AUTHOR Charles inherited Sandringham and Balmoral, both of which are private estates, from the late Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Victoria bought Sandringham in 1862 as a retreat for her son, King Edward VII. Around 200 people work at the estate, which includes farms, a sawmill, a juice pressing plant, formal gardens, a restaurant, and the Sandringham Exhibition & Transport Museum. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81857b2c5335ae1047188d Arizona Commission Moves To Prevent Ratepayers From Subsidizing Data Centers, Large Power Users te 2026-08-16T09:40:11.647Z Arizona Commission Moves To Prevent Ratepayers From Subsidizing Data Centers, Large Power Users By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Corporation Commission unanimously approved a new review process Wednesday designed to prevent existing electric cooperative customers from paying for transmission and infrastructure required by data centers, manufacturers, and other large electricity users. The framework was jointly proposed by Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, which provides wholesale electricity, and five distribution cooperatives: Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative, Mohave Electric Cooperative, Graham County Electric Cooperative, and Trico Electric Cooperative. The cooperatives sought the process as they hold discussions with several prospective large-load businesses considering facilities within their service territories. Commission Chairman Nick Myers said those customers are showing increasing interest in rural Arizona. “Large load customers are becoming increasingly interested in rural areas of Arizona,” Myers said in the Commission’s announcement. “This new process allows rural Arizona to capture the economic growth responsibly without being subsidized by other customers of the utilities.” The ACC held its August Open Meeting on August 12, 2026. The Commission voted on 29 agenda items. pic.twitter.com/HC3QtTQMvj — Arizona Corporation Commission (@CorpCommAZ) August 12, 2026 Prospective projects would negotiate electric service agreements involving Arizona Electric Power Cooperative as the wholesale electricity provider, a distribution cooperative serving the project site and the large-load business as the retail customer. Each proposed agreement would follow a common set of guidelines and application requirements before undergoing review by the Commission’s Utilities Division staff. Commissioners would retain authority to approve, deny, or amend each agreement, according to the approved framework (Docket No. E-01773A-26-0123). Staff reviews must consider whether an agreement serves the public interest, whether its rates are reasonable, and whether it prevents other customer classes from subsidizing the large-load customer’s commercial operations. The Commission said large-load customers will be responsible for costs associated with serving their projects, including new transmission and infrastructure construction. “This further protects ratepayers from potentially subsidizing costs attributed to serving ‘cost causers’ such as manufacturing facilities and data centers,” Commissioner Kevin Thompson said. Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson said the process accounts for differences among the cooperatives and the communities they serve. Márquez Peterson said the cooperatives are structured differently and represent diverse communities across the state. “It’s important that the process for onboarding large loads reflects this difference,” she said. “I was proud to support their effort to streamline their processes and to protect their members and ratepayers.” The decision advances the Commission’s “Growth Pays for Growth” approach, under which the costs of infrastructure needed to serve new industrial-scale electricity demand are assigned to the customers creating that demand. The Commission has been studying the effect of data centers and other large-load businesses on Arizona’s electric system since Thompson opened a statewide docket in 2025. The inquiry has examined utility tariffs, new customer classifications, energy service agreements, independent generation, and other mechanisms intended to protect residential and small business customers from cost shifts. At an April workshop, the Commission reported that approximately 1,300 megawatts of data center development was under construction in Arizona and more than 4,000 megawatts was in the planning stages. Commissioners and utility representatives discussed the generation, transmission, and distribution investments that would be needed to serve that demand. Commission officials said Arizona’s existing utility rates and regulatory mechanisms have required data center developers to pay their share of power-generation and infrastructure expansion. The Commission opened the broader proceeding to determine whether additional policies would be needed as the number and size of proposed facilities increase. Participants in the April large-load workshop discussed combining utility-specific rates with individual energy service agreements. Those agreements can include longer contract terms, minimum billing requirements, collateral and credit requirements, termination provisions, and the direct assignment of generation, transmission, and distribution costs to the large customer. The newly approved cooperative framework uses project-specific service agreements while establishing a common process for Commission review. It also allows individual cooperatives to negotiate terms reflecting their systems and service territories. “This new large load process gives Arizona cooperative utilities a clear standardized framework for bringing data centers and large load users online while protecting existing ratepayers from bearing the costs,” Myers said. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Arizona Commission Moves To Prevent Ratepayers From Subsidizing Data Centers, Large Power Users first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81857a2c5335ae10471884 Flock Camera Scrutiny Spreads Across The Valley As Surprise Suspends Program te 2026-08-16T09:40:10.180Z Flock Camera Scrutiny Spreads Across The Valley As Surprise Suspends Program By Ethan Faverino | The City of Surprise announced it has suspended its use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) after a routine audit earlier this month identified an anomaly in the system. The audit prompted an investigation into a potential violation of department policy and the placement of a Surprise police officer on administrative leave. Surprise Police announced the suspension on Wednesday, saying the department discovered an irregularity involving its Flock automated license plate reader system. The department said the investigation remains ongoing and that additional information will be released when appropriate. Maintaining community trust is of the utmost importance to the Surprise Police Department. That’s why we are letting you know that we discovered an anomaly in the use of the Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) system this week that has resulted in the City suspending the… pic.twitter.com/CEOk1cDHzp — Surprise Police Dept (@Surprise_PD) August 12, 2026 Surprise Police Chief Evan Becher stated, “Public trust is of the highest importance to the Surprise Police Department and maintaining that trust requires transparency and accountability. While we still need to complete an investigation into this irregularity, we are taking this incident very seriously. That is why we took immediate action to halt the program, investigate the issue and make the community aware of it.” The City of Surprise began using ALPR technology more than two years ago and currently has 28 cameras operating throughout the city. According to the City, the technology has helped law enforcement solve numerous serious crimes, including homicides, robberies, and carjackings. The city maintains a policy governing the use of ALPR technology and conducts regular audits intended to identify potential misuse. Surprise officials said the most recent audit, functioned as intended by identifying the incident of irregular use. Chief Becher said the city is using the incident as an opportunity to evaluate additional safeguards that could further strengthen oversight of the technology. “This technology has proven to be extremely valuable in solving serious crimes. As we look to continue the use of this public safety tool, we want strong safeguards in place that not only alert of misuse but also prevent it,” added Becher. “Surprise Police Department is committed to ensuring enhanced protections are in place before reimplementing use of ALPR cameras.” The Surprise suspension comes amid growing scrutiny of Flock license plate reader systems across the Valley, with several Arizona law enforcement agencies taking action involving the technology within a matter of days. The City of Chandler announced earlier this month that it would discontinue its use of 40 fixed-camera Flock ALPRs after an audit identified what they considered an anomaly. The incident involved an officer who misused the system to track a family member with medical issues. The officer subsequently resigned, and Chandler officials announced the Flock service would not be renewed. In Apache Junction, a police officer resigned on August 10 following an internal investigation into allegations that he used Flock cameras to track his wife. The department announced the officer’s resignation after the investigation into his use of the system. In Tempe, police announced on August 11 that the city would stop sharing data collected from its 33 Flock cameras with other agencies. The decision followed community concerns about privacy and recent reports involving alleged misuse of ALPR technology in other Arizona cities. Get more details and a link to the Transparency Portal: https://t.co/609rjtqkHy pic.twitter.com/7yVnQd7GiJ — City of Tempe, AZ (@Tempegov) August 11, 2026 Tempe said its cameras would remain in place, but other law enforcement agencies would have to request information through the appropriate process. “While we had previously restricted data sharing to Arizona law enforcement agencies only, this additional step will further safeguard Tempe’s data and ensure we maintain appropriate control over access,” stated Tempe Police Chief Ken McCoy. Goodyear Police also announced this month that an officer has been placed on administrative leave following an audit of Flock ALPR use that identified potentially concerning activity. The department said the investigation uncovered a possible violation of department policy and a possible criminal violation. The officer’s access to department computer systems was also cut off while the investigation continues. GYPD Releases Information Regarding ALPR Use Policies and Internal Audit Process pic.twitter.com/zEAetg8iam — Goodyear Police Dept (@Goodyearpolice) August 11, 2026 The developments in Surprise, Chandler, Apache Junction, Tempe, and Goodyear have all occurred within roughly one week, highlighting increasing attention being paid to how law enforcement agencies use automated license plate reader technology and the safeguards in place to prevent unauthorized access. While law enforcement agencies have praised the technology as an important tool for investigating serious crimes, the recent incidents have raised questions about privacy, data sharing, and protections against improper use. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Flock Camera Scrutiny Spreads Across The Valley As Surprise Suspends Program first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8185782c5335ae1047187b Arizona Agencies Failed To Enforce Parent Caregiver Rules, Risking Nearly $500M te 2026-08-16T09:40:08.588Z Arizona Agencies Failed To Enforce Parent Caregiver Rules, Risking Nearly $500M By Staff Reporter | The state ceased imposing mandatory guardrails for parent caregiver payouts nearly a year ago. The year of potentially runaway spending may have wasted nearly half a billion dollars, a new report from the auditor general revealed.  The audit found that the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Department of Economic Security (DES) had failed to implement cost-control requirements to the Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS) program, within which is one of the biggest program costs: the Parents as Paid Caregivers (PPC) service delivery model. PPC was established during COVID with substantial funding from the federal government, initially with the intent of being a temporary program. However, stakeholders desired permanence for the program when those pandemic dollars ran out. Gov. Katie Hobbs received approval from the Biden administration to make PPC permanent in 2024, which required Arizona to cover more than a third of the costs.  According to the audit, AHCCCS and DES leadership acted contrary to state law in order to implement laws how and when they saw fit, not how and when it was required of them.  One of the main cost-control requirements the agencies failed to implement was the standardized assessment tool. AHCCCS suspended the tool in mid-October 2025, 16 days after initiating it according to state law. Those assessments made between Oct. 1 and 16, 2025, were reversed.  As a consequence, the auditor general estimated that the agency failed to realize between $133 million and $493 million in potential cost reduction “risking additional cost increases and shortfalls.”  DES was forced to request $83 million in supplemental appropriation from the state legislature for fiscal year 2026 as a consequence.  The threat of legal action reportedly prompted the agency to buck state law. “AHCCCS reported that it halted implementation due to the threat of litigation and instead of implementing the policies it created it decided to engage in emergency rulemaking,” reported the audit.  The auditor general did assess that the tool lacked the ability to contain costs in the long term, and suggested legislative changes and federal approval.  The audit also reported that AHCCCS and DES failed to fully implement other cost-control measures, including executing processes to ensure parents reside in the state for at least six months prior to becoming paid caregivers, and prohibiting payments for parent-provided services between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. and when the child isn’t home.  Further, AHCCCS and DES were found to have not enforced the 40-hour limit on parent-provided care until April of this year. The agencies were required to implement that limit back in July 2025. The audit found this delay caused DES to overpay some parents.  AHCCCS and DES ignored the law by delaying the limit for 10 months to avoid penalizing parents.  “[D]espite lacking the authority to do so, [the agencies] delayed enforcing the requirement because [they] sought to increase compliance through an educational and not punitive approach,” stated the audit.   The audit also found that DES was inconsistent about maintaining member records and ensuring the accuracy of member assessments. The auditor general warned that the former could result in unsupported service authorizations and impair payment oversight, and the latter could result in incorrect payments, waste, and mismatched service authorizations.  The auditor general issued 11 recommendations: Implement the required standardized assessment tool Continue developing a formally documented Extraordinary Care Review process Develop and implement a procedure to seek legal counsel prior to programmatic changes Develop and implement all required cost controls and oversight processes to ensure functionality Update monitoring processes to ensure timely oversight of compliance with contractual and statutory obligations related to ALTCS and PPCG Require provision of timely access to utilization and vendor payment records Develop and implement regular assessments of the 40-hour limit  Establish corrective action requirements for lack of enforcement concerning 40-hour limit Conduct an analysis to identify additional cost-control measures to improve ALTCS finances Implement any additional cost controls for ALTCS as discovered with aid of governor’s office and CMS Notify the legislature of analysis results and plan of action Roberta Harrison, AHCCCS interim director, responded that she disagreed with the auditor general’s findings but promised to implement the 11 recommendations. Harrison cited federal Medicaid requirements, legal and procedural considerations, data limitations, and implementation timelines as hindering agency compliance.  DES agreed with one of the findings, that required cost-control measures weren’t fully implemented, and disagreed with the other three. DES agreed to implement all but five of the 20 recommendations. The auditor general’s office plans to follow up with AHCCCS and DES in six months’ time. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Arizona Agencies Failed To Enforce Parent Caregiver Rules, Risking Nearly $500M first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8180c52c5335ae10471650 Americans clash over transgender athletes as debate heats up: ‘Just getting outrageous' te 2026-08-16T09:20:05.772Z Americans clash over transgender athletes as debate heats up: ‘Just getting outrageous' As the debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports intensifies, Americans who spoke with Fox News Digital offered sharply divided views on whether transgender women should be allowed to compete against female athletes. "It's all right if you wanna be what you wanna be, but you shouldn't be competing against a woman and you’re a man," a Washington, D.C. local resident said. "Biologically, it's an advantage." Another person disagreed. SOFTBALL HALL OF FAMER SENDS BLUNT WARNING TO THOSE DEFENDING INCLUSION OF BIOLOGICAL MALES IN FEMALE SPORTS "I feel like a transgender woman should be able to play in women's sports," another person told Fox News Digital. "They might have been a man before, but they're trans. They're changing into a woman, so why not play a woman's sport? Like they're not gonna let her play men's sports." The participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports has long been debated, particularly discussing claims there is an unfair advantage posed when biological men are able to compete at the same level as women — with critics pointing to the physiological differences among males and females. "It's a little bit of an unfair advantage," Theresa from Virginia said. "I don't think it really makes sense because a man is more physically fit than a woman," the D.C. resident said. "Automatically stronger than a woman." But those in favor of allowing transgender athletes to compete in the league of the gender they currently identify with argue the movement to ban biological men from competing in women's sports is part of a targeted attack against transgender people. SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM DOUBLES DOWN AHEAD OF SUN GAME AFTER ESPN PROFILE STIRS CONTROVERSY: 'I SAID WHAT I SAID' It is also argued that biological advantages are differentiated by the specific genetics of every individual rather than an entire gender. "I see why they're saying that because they could be stronger than a woman," one said about the potential safety risks at play. She continued, "But at the same time, like, girls are strong." The debate has also spilled into professional basketball after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham indicated that she is against biological men competing in women's sports, according to a recent ESPN article. "I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans," Cunningham said to ESPN. "And I'm like, 'I never once said that.’ I think that I am here to extend love." She continued, "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." Cunningham brushed aside the backlash and doubled down on her comments calling it "common sense." WNBPA ISSUES STATEMENT EMBRACING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AMID TRANS ATHLETE DEBATE IN WOMEN'S SPORTS The Women’s National Basketball Player’s Association (WNBPA) put out a statement praising the different backgrounds of all its players, stating that while difficult conversations will be continued in the league, "we will not be political pawns." The statement also came after Cunningham’s comments and as former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom announced that he was declaring for the WNBA draft, arguing he meets all the eligibility requirements and simply just needs to identify as a woman. "I think that it's crazy," the D.C. resident said about a biological man being able to compete in the WNBA. "I think that a lot of people just say that they’re women just to go compete against women to make themselves look good." "They’re just getting outrageous with this rainbow stuff," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a817e6a2c5335ae10471604 In ‘The Brink of War,’ a Return to an Era of Razor-Edge Diplomacy te 2026-08-16T09:10:02.584Z In ‘The Brink of War,’ a Return to an Era of Razor-Edge Diplomacy A new film depicts the 1986 nuclear arms summit in Reykjavik, Iceland, between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, which both offered and dashed hopes of a dramatic breakthrough. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81624f2c5335ae1047127a Two people displaced after lithium-ion battery causes residential fire te 2026-08-16T07:10:07.998Z Two people displaced after lithium-ion battery causes residential fire BULLHEAD CITY — Two people were displaced from their home Saturday night when a fire destroyed a second-story bedroom in a duplex apartment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81624f2c5335ae10471271 Warren Road.jpg te 2026-08-16T07:10:07.205Z Warren Road.jpg No injuries were reported after a charging lithium-ion battery started a fire Saturday night in a second story bedroom of a residential duplex in the 850 block of Warren Road. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81624e2c5335ae10471268 NAU ROUNDUP: Cross country to host two home meets, soccer wins season opener in California te 2026-08-16T07:10:06.429Z NAU ROUNDUP: Cross country to host two home meets, soccer wins season opener in California Buffalo Park will play host to the Big Sky Cross Country Championships for the first time in over a decade. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a815ff72c5335ae10471234 Routine California traffic stop leads to seizure of 30 pounds of cocaine worth more than $800K te 2026-08-16T07:00:07.944Z Routine California traffic stop leads to seizure of 30 pounds of cocaine worth more than $800K California authorities seized more than $800,000 worth of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop this week, officials said. The California Highway Patrol said a Central Division canine officer stopped a 2025 Honda CR-V in Merced County on Aug. 12 for an alleged traffic violation. During the stop, the officer identified "several indicators of possible criminal activity," according to CHP. A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered a bag containing approximately 30 pounds of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $817,200, CHP said. TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED AFTER CRASHING THROUGH CAMP PENDLETON GATE WITH 112 POUNDS OF COCAINE AND FENTANYL The driver was arrested and booked into the Merced County Main Jail on charges of possession of cocaine for sale and transportation of cocaine across non-contiguous counties, according to authorities. The Merced Area Gang Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) is handling the investigation. The seizure comes after federal authorities last month uncovered more than 1,000 pounds of cocaine hidden beneath the floorboards of a commercial truck entering the U.S. from Mexico, marking one of the largest drug busts in Southern California this year. FEDS SEIZE $6.4M WORTH OF COCAINE ABOARD OIL TANKER AT PORT OF LOS ANGELES, ARREST SUSPECTED CARTEL SMUGGLER According to the Justice Department, more than a half-ton of cocaine was discovered concealed in the floorboards of a truck and flatbed trailer at the Calexico Port of Entry along the California-Mexico border. Authorities estimated the cocaine had a street value exceeding $20 million. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) also announced last month that officers discovered more than $3.7 million worth of cocaine concealed in a shipment of cucumbers. CBP officers at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas discovered 112 packages inside a tractor-trailer after a canine inspection and nonintrusive imaging scan detected anomalies in the vehicle. The packages contained a total of 278.88 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of $3,723,654, according to CBP. Fox News Digital's Leo Briceno contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a814d382c5335ae10471061 Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR race at Richmond te 2026-08-16T05:40:08.069Z Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR race at Richmond RICHMOND, Va. — Joey Logano delivered a warning to his NASCAR rivals after his victory Saturday night at Richmond Raceway. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a814d372c5335ae10471058 NASCAR Richmond Auto Racing te 2026-08-16T05:40:07.312Z NASCAR Richmond Auto Racing Team Penske driver Joey Logano (22) dives into turn one during Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, Saturday, Aug. 15, in Richmond Va. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81336f2c5335ae10470a66 Arizona has become a destination for women’s sports te 2026-08-16T03:50:07.333Z Arizona has become a destination for women’s sports The 2026 Women’s Final Four at Mortgage Matchup Center in April was the second most watched Final Four in NCAA history. It also set an all-time attendance record for all associated events, and boasted the third-most attendance for the games Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a81336e2c5335ae10470a5d Arizona has become a destination for women’s sports te 2026-08-16T03:50:06.590Z Arizona has become a destination for women’s sports PHOENIX – Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego uttered prophetic words at the Women’s Final Four tip-off press conference on Feb. 24 at Mortgage Matchup Center. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8127b92c5335ae104704d8 Mets' Jefry Yan, known for high-flying strikeout celebration, performs it too soon in hilarious blunder te 2026-08-16T03:00:09.432Z Mets' Jefry Yan, known for high-flying strikeout celebration, performs it too soon in hilarious blunder New York Mets fans can’t get enough of Jefry Yan’s acrobatic celebration when he strikes out a batter in relief, as it’s become quite the social media sensation. But Yan got too excited on Saturday afternoon in the Mets’ thrilling walk-off win over the Washington Nationals at Citi Field when he performed the viral celebration. The pitch hadn’t been called strike three. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Yan made his Citi Field debut in front of the Mets faithful, and in the top of the ninth with an 0-2 count and two out, he thought he placed his fastball perfectly on the outside corner to strike out Nasim Nuñez to end the frame. The home plate umpire thought otherwise, but Yan was already midair in celebration. Yan, who seems to have springs in his feet with the way he jumps into the air to start his celebration, noticed that strike three wasn’t called. As he touched back down on the mound, he started tapping the top of his hat to challenge the ball, forcing an ABS review. ANTHONY VOLPE HAS FACE-PALM MOMENT WITH ABS SYSTEM AS FIRST BATTER OF MINOR LEAGUE GAME But, after review, the umpire’s call for a ball stood. "Now, that was funny," Mets longtime play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen said on the SNY broadcast. After everyone got their laughs out, Yan made sure the celebration didn’t come back to haunt him. Two pitches later, he got Nuñez to strike out on a slider. This time, the celebration was worth it. At the time of the strikeout, the Mets were down by a run heading into the bottom of the ninth inning. They needed to muster at least one run to force extra innings, but the offense wanted to end the game in their favor instead. Brett Baty walked to begin the inning and things got very interesting when Jorge Polanco singled to put the winning run on base. Then, Francisco Alvarez roped a double to left, tying the game as Baty came across the plate with the winning run moving to third base. Francisco Lindor would start a celebration for everyone at Citi Field, especially Yan and the rest of his Mets teammates, when he singled home the winning run to walk it off in the ninth. In doing so, Yan earned his first career win in MLB after pitching a scoreless 1.2 innings for the Mets. Yan, a 29-year-old rookie, has had quite the year, which began in the minors. That’s where the baseball world learned of his unique celebration after getting strikeouts, and the big leagues have seen it now over his first five appearances for New York. But whenever Yan wants to jump and tap the ground to celebrate, perhaps he’ll make certain the umpire has rung up the hitter before doing so. Then again, he was really hoping to do it with Mets fans in the stands on his home field. "I felt really welcome today," Yan said through a translator about his first Citi Field appearance. Yan, who struck out three hitters in his outing on Saturday, owns a 1.80 ERA thus far. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a811e562c5335ae104703e1 Michael Penix Jr and Tua Tagovailoa have already given us a potential 'Meme of the Year' contender te 2026-08-16T02:20:06.891Z Michael Penix Jr and Tua Tagovailoa have already given us a potential 'Meme of the Year' contender The NFL preseason is barely underway, and it didn't take long to be gifted what sure looks like the premier meme of the 2026 season. And we have Michael Penix Jr. to thank for it. The Atlanta Falcons hosted the Denver Broncos on Friday to get their preseason slate rolling, and there was a moment on the sidelines that has been getting all the attention. DRAKE LONDON SIGNS $141M DEAL WITH FALCONS, BECOMING THIRD HIGHEST-PAID RECEIVER IN NFL: REPORTS Tua Tagovailoa — who the team acquired over the offseason — was sitting on the bench after his first possession in a Falcons uniform. That's when Penix, who was standing nearby, pointed at him and made a bewildered face. I would be willing to bet there's another explanation for why Penix was pointing and doing the "Can you believe this?" face that everyone did on "The Office." RAIDERS ROOKIE FERNANDO MENDOZA THANKS GOD FOR AN NFL DEBUT THAT COMPARES FAVORABLY TO 'MR BRADY' But it doesn't matter why he did it. All that matters is he did it, and it's about to be the meme of the year. The NFL is always a fertile ground for memery. Hell, by the time the regular season gets underway, I think there's a good chance this meme is old news and something else will take its place. Memes can move, baby! Penix — believed to be the Falcons' starter — did not see any action in the game as he is still working his way back from an injury. Meanwhile, Tagovailoa completed three of his five passing attempts for 22 yards. The rest of the snaps went to Jack Strand and Cooper Rush. Strand completed half of his 12 pass attempts for 50 yards and a touchdown, while Rush had a nightmare 7-for-19 night with 62 yards and a pair of interceptions in the Dirty Birds' 27-7 loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8114f82c5335ae1046fda3 Alaska runner hospitalized after using bear spray to fight off brown bear on Alaska trail te 2026-08-16T01:40:08.614Z Alaska runner hospitalized after using bear spray to fight off brown bear on Alaska trail A runner was hospitalized in Alaska after fending off a bear attack in Anchorage this week. The woman, who was running by herself at Prospect Heights’ Wolverine Bowl trail, was able to get away from the brown bear by using her bear spray, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. She was taken to a local hospital for treatment. BEAR ATTACK IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK LEAVES 2 HIKERS INJURED Biologists went to the site of the attack and collected samples but no bears were seen. The department said anyone who sees a bear or another wild animal acting aggressively or unusually should report it. Warning signs have been posted at the Prospect Heights trailhead, the departmet said, adding that hikers should stay off closed trails. "Thick, dense summer foliage can block sightlines, making surprise encounters more likely," the department said. "Choose hiking routes with good visibility and away from known attractants, like salmon-bearing streams." When hiking in bear country, people should carry a deterrent such as bear spray or a firearm, stay in groups, make noise to avoid surprising a bear, stay alert for signs of bears, don’t approach bears and keep pets on a leash. WOMAN ATTACKED BY BROWN BEAR WHILE HIKING WITH FRIEND AND 3 DOGS NEAR ALASKA STATE PARK "If you surprise a bear, especially one with cubs or on a food cache, it may react in a threatened or defensive manner," the department said. "The bear may be agitated and may huff, stomp, make a popping sound with its teeth, salivate or lay its ears back against its head and charge." They urged staying calm, standing your ground, readying deterrent, staying in a group and talking calmly. Never run. "If the bear is stationary, move away slowly while keeping your eyes on the bear," the department said. "If the bear starts to move toward you or charges, stop and stand your ground. Let the bear know you are not a threat. Behaving calmly, moving slowly, and speaking in a low calm voice will help de-escalate the situation. If the bear continues to approach, use your deterrent when the bear is within range." WOMAN STALKED BY CHARGING BEAR ON MORNING DOG WALK CAPTURES TERRIFYING ENCOUNTER ON CAMERA The attack comes less than a month after another woman was mauled by a bear in Anchorage. The July victim was walking with a friend and her three dogs in the Bear Valley residential neighborhood, adjacent to Chugach State Park in south Anchorage, when the bear approached. Officials said the hikers were on an unofficial, user-made trail that climbs a steep hillside in a zigzag pattern. The area was heavily overgrown with dense vegetation, which created poor visibility and increased the risk of surprising wildlife, the department said. "The bear came out of the dense alders, made brief contact with one of the hikers, and left the scene," the department added. The woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was expected to recover. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8110462c5335ae1046fcfa Nevada man funneled 140 guns to violent Mexican drug cartels, including powerful 'military-style' rifles: DOJ te 2026-08-16T01:20:06.380Z Nevada man funneled 140 guns to violent Mexican drug cartels, including powerful 'military-style' rifles: DOJ A Nevada man pleaded guilty on Friday to purchasing high-powered firearms and ammunition to sell to drug-trafficking organizations in Mexico, money laundering and employing people illegally in the U.S., Department of Justice officials said.  Luis Alberto Osorio allegedly conspired with co-defendants between April 2020 and last September to buy 140 firearms, magazines, and ammunition for people affiliated with violent Mexican drug-trafficking cartels, which would be sold south of the border for a profit, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Nevada. The guns included large caliber and long-range firearms such as the Ohio Ordnance Works M2-SLR .50 BMG, the Barrett M82A1 and M107A1 .50 BMG antimaterial rifles, the FN Herstal M249S 5.56x45mm and the FH Herstal SCAR 17S 7.62x51mm rifles, according to court documents. Osorio also admitted to employing people in the U.S. illegally at a mining company in Nevada. BORDER AGENTS UNCOVER RPG LAUNCHER, CACHE OF RIFLES HIDDEN IN VEHICLE HEADING TO MEXICO Osorio, of Elko, pleaded guilty to one count of straw purchasing of firearms; one count of trafficking in firearms; one count of harboring certain aliens; and one count of conspiracy to launder money. He faces a maximum of 70 years in prison if found guilty on all counts. "Firearms trafficking networks feed the violent cartels that terrorize border communities and pump illicit drugs into our neighborhoods," First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada said in a statement. "By cutting off this supply chain and holding this defendant accountable, we are directly disrupting the operational capabilities of these dangerous criminal organizations." FBI CHARGES 35 IN WEST VIRGINIA DRUG AND FIREARMS OPERATION, LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE SUMMER CRIME INITIATIVE Osario’s sentencing is scheduled for February. "Trafficking military-style firearms and ammunition to drug trafficking organizations in Mexico fuels violence, strengthens criminal networks and threatens communities on both sides of the border," said Jonathan Sherwin, deputy special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Las Vegas. "This guilty plea is the result of relentless work by HSI and the Homeland Security Task Force and our federal, state and local partners to disrupt the flow of weapons, money and criminal support that allows these organizations to operate." The case is part of the Homeland Security Task Force initiative, which was created by an executive order President Donald Trump signed on his first day in office last year. "In the world of organized crime and drug trafficking, guns and drugs go hand-in-hand," David S. Olesky, special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration Los Angeles Field Division, which covers Nevada, said in a statement.  "As a member of the Homeland Security Task Force, DEA and our partners will bring to bear all resources and draw on the full scope of our agencies’ expertise to hold accountable those individuals and organizations which pose a public health and safety threat to our communities through the trafficking of drugs and firearms." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8109782c5335ae1046fa97 Jessica Simpson turns heads in bikini photos from trip to Turks and Caicos te 2026-08-16T00:51:05.001Z Jessica Simpson turns heads in bikini photos from trip to Turks and Caicos Jessica Simpson is giving fans a peek at her birthday trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The 46-year-old singer took to Instagram to share a series of photos from her birthday trip to paradise, including one of her lounging in her bikini. Among the photos included in the post is a black-and-white picture of the "With You" singer smiling as she posed for a selfie while lying on a lounge chair in a black bikini with small white polka dots. She paired the bikini with a pair of black sunglasses and a necklace which went down the center of her chest. JULIANNE HOUGH FLAUNTS HER TONED FIGURE IN BIKINIS AS SHE SHARES SNAPS FROM HER TRIP TO SARDINIA "Take me back to Turks and Caicos," she captioned the post. "Thank you @lacurevillas and @pavilionluxuryvillas for an unforgettable stay. We’ll be seein’ y’all again very very soon." Other photos feature the singer standing in a black dress in front of a swimming pool, posing with the staff, coming out of the ocean in a black bikini and cover-up, as well as a video of the oceanic scenery around her. "You have never looked better!! Healthy and happy and stunning!" one fan wrote in the comments section. Another added, "Absolutely stunning as always." The singer previously shared a photo of herself in a separate black-and-white polka-dot bikini on her birthday in July, captioning the post, "46 July 10/26." In November 2025, Simpson took to Instagram to celebrate the 8th anniversary of her sobriety, writing when she chose to stop drinking, "she made the choice to confront, to confess and to let go of the self-sabotaging parts of my life that I was choosing." "Making that decision allowed me to fully live in the pursuit of Gods [sic] purpose for my life," she wrote. "Alcohol silenced my intuition, blocked my dreams and chased my circulating fears of complacency." She added that after eight years of sobriety, "today I am clear" and "driven by faith," adding that "both fear and faith are something that we feel and may not see." 'BAYWATCH: HAWAII' STAR BRANDY LEDFORD SAYS SHE 'WANTED TO TRULY CHECK OUT' BEFORE REHAB SAVED HER LIFE "I’m so happy I chose faith over fear," she added. "It was not in the fight that I found my strength, it was in the surrender." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Simpson revealed in a November 2023 Instagram post that she decided to quit drinking the day after Halloween in 2017, alongside a photo of her taken on that day. In the caption, Simpson called the person in the photo "an unrecognizable version of myself," who "had so much self-discovery to unlock and explore." "I knew in this very moment I would allow myself to take back my light, show victory over my internal battle of self-respect, and brave this world with piercing clarity," she said. "Personally, to do this I needed to stop drinking alcohol because it kept my mind and heart circling in the same direction and quite honestly I was exhausted." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I wanted to feel the pain so I could carry it like a badge of honor," she continued. "I wanted to live as a leader does and break cycles to advance forward – never looking back with regret and remorse over any choice I have made and would make for the rest of my time here within this beautiful world." She went on to call out the "stigma around the word alcoholism or the label of an alcoholic," adding that she needed to accept the "failure, pain, brokenness, and self sabotage" in her life and understand that "the drinking wasn’t the issue. I was. I didn’t love myself. I didn’t respect my own power. Today I do." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8107202c5335ae1046fa28 Bills' Dion Dawkins sparks intense debate after picking up his dog's poop on practice field te 2026-08-16T00:41:04.882Z Bills' Dion Dawkins sparks intense debate after picking up his dog's poop on practice field A fun thing about the internet is that you can hop online hoping to find the news, stock tips or just videos of people getting hurt on trampolines, and wind up pondering deep, complex questions. Stuff like whether it's okay to let your dog rip a deuce on an NFL practice field. Well, thanks to a video making the rounds of Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins doing some poop-scooping, the lines have been drawn for a ferocious online debate. NY GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL TRIES TO GET BILLS CHANT GOING AT NEW STADIUM, COMPLETELY FAILS In the clip, Dawkins shuffles out onto the field with no shirt, a pair of Crocs and a clear plastic bag ready to get the ol' inside-out treatment. First of all, stellar technique. He got all of it and then did a few swipes with the bag just so everyone watching knows he went the extra mile. I do that too when my dog decides to pay the band in someone's front yard while they're standing there washing the car. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE I will have to deduct some points for the clear bag. That's not ideal. You want whatever is in there to be out of sight and out of mind. But the question became whether it is okay to let your dog drop its payload on an NFL practice field. It's complicated. On one hand, I think, "Well, where else is the dog supposed to go? In the quarterbacks' room?" But on the other hand, some poor receiver is going to lay out for a pass and go skidding through the ghost of digested Purina. On social media, people had some thoughts on this topic. It's a tough one, right? Football fields are nasty to begin with, so if you think the dog poo is sullying an otherwise squeaky-clean surface, I've got news for you. But maybe next time, take the dog outside the facility and then fling the leavings over the fence into the neighbor's yard like the rest of us. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8100192c5335ae1046f96c Deshaun Watson's first game since 2024 a success because he wasn't as bad as Shedeur Sanders or Dillon Gabriel te 2026-08-16T00:11:05.489Z Deshaun Watson's first game since 2024 a success because he wasn't as bad as Shedeur Sanders or Dillon Gabriel We've all heard the joke about being in the woods with a friend and being chased by a bear, right? It's not necessary to be faster than the bear. It's necessary to be faster than the friend. That definitely applied to Deshaun Watson on Saturday in his first NFL action since 2024. This was a grand success for Watson because he got on the field in a preseason game against the Chicago Bears (funny how that ties in) and he outran Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel in fleeing the bear. No, Watson wasn't great in his one half of play. But he didn't have to be because he was way better than the other two guys. DESHAUN WATSON, SHEDEUR SANDERS GIVE BROWNS A PRESEASON QUARTERBACK BATTLE WORTH WATCHING "Definitely a good moment for myself," is how Watson described his outing. And it was, in that it marked his first game action since he suffered not one but two Achilles tears in October of '24 and then early in 2025. Watson even left the field as he entered: in one piece, which was a victory for the often-injured player. But beyond that, Watson was neither terrible nor great during the game. And that made him seem outstanding by comparison to Sanders, with whom he's competing for a starting job, and Gabriel, the team's No. 3 quarterback at the moment. "Oh, it was awesome," Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken overstated when asked about Watson's outing. "I mean, it was so cool to watch him play. I get all of the frustration by fans, himself, but for him to come back and work like he did is an unbelievable credit to him. "And then to go out there; he was having fun today. And that is so cool. And I thought he really functioned at a high level." Sure. Watson completed 11 of 15 passes. Good. The Browns scored with him in the game. Good. But he didn't throw a TD. And did turn the ball over once on a fumble. That fumble seemed to trigger Watson because he actually completed 10 of his first 11 passes before the turnover, with his lone incompletion coming on a pass dropped by tight end Harold Fannin. But after the turnover he completed only one of his final four attempts. RAIDERS ROOKIE FERNANDO MENDOZA THANKS GOD FOR AN NFL DEBUT THAT COMPARES FAVORABLY TO 'MR BRADY' So where does that leave Watson now? Well, Monken was quite impressed. And to hear Watson talk, he simply performed as expected. No, not to the standards of the fully guaranteed $230 million he signed with the Browns in 2022, but pretty good. "I don't think that's anything that I doubted myself," Watson said. "That's the reason why I've worked hard these last two years, you know, to get back to that. "I had some, some challenges with some injuries and suspension and, you know, now being able to get a full offseason and continue to work my way back up. It takes time. "But I don't doubt myself in any way that I can't play at a high level." This is where you must understand both Sanders and Gabriel threw interceptions. Sanders also fumbled a snap and while he didn't lose it, it cost the Browns a down. Sanders finished with a 39.6 passer rating. Gabriel finished with a 27.1 passer rating. They were playing against backups and struggled. Monken said Sanders will start next week against the Buffalo Bills and play the first half. Watson will play in the third quarter and Gabriel will play in the fourth. The race to the Browns' starting quarterback job continues. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80fb6b2c5335ae1046f8cd Vikings fear worst as Jamal Adams, former All-Pro safety, suffers knee injury in preseason game: 'Not good' te 2026-08-15T23:51:07.178Z Vikings fear worst as Jamal Adams, former All-Pro safety, suffers knee injury in preseason game: 'Not good' Jamal Adams, the former first-round pick of the New York Jets, was back at MetLife Stadium on Sunday battling for a roster spot with the Minnesota Vikings. But just two weeks after signing with his new club, it’s not looking great, as he was carted off in the first half of the Vikings' 13-10 win due to a knee injury. Adams was covering New York Giants receiver Calvin Austin III in the red zone when he had to start sprinting across the field to handle his route. But Adams fell down to the turf with a non-contact injury, it seemed, and he didn’t get up quickly. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM A cart eventually came out onto the turf and brought Adams back to the Vikings’ locker room. During an in-game interview, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell was asked about Adams’ knee injury, and the veteran sideline leader said it was "not good" after the first look at it. "In such a short amount of time, Jamal has done such an unbelievable job coming here," O’Connell said. "You feel his passion every single day. Certainly felt it spending a few moments with him before they took him in. NFL PLAYERS MAY COLLECTIVELY BARGAIN FOR GRASS FIELDS IN FUTURE NEGOTIATIONS BUT IT WOULD COME AT A COST "You’re just crushed for him, the role he was kind of paving for himself, and then just having a personality, experience, toughness that he brought in such a short amount of time. We’re going to miss him." The fact O’Connell is already saying the team is going to miss him says all you need to know about the severity of the injury for Adams. It’s a shame considering he was having a great game up to that point, making a key stop on a run play by the Giants and flying around at his linebacker position. Adams joined the Vikings just before training camp got underway on July 28, where he knew he’d have to battle for a roster spot for the upcoming season. Heading into his 10th NFL season, Adams has known this feeling, which wasn’t there earlier in his career. On that MetLife Stadium turf, Adams became a staple for the Jets after they took him sixth overall out of LSU in 2017. He made two Pro Bowls in 2018 and 2019, including a First Team All-Pro selection in the latter season after totaling 6.5 sacks, 75 tackles, two forced fumbles, one pick-six and seven passes defended across 14 games. But after that season, the Jets traded Adams to the Seattle Seahawks, where he would spend his next four seasons. In 2024, he split time with the Tennessee Titans and Detroit Lions before finding a home with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025. Adams transitioned from safety to linebacker last season, and the Vikings were planning to do the same with the 30-year-old before this injury. Adams, though, views himself as a defensive Swiss Army knife, having the ability to be versatile if need be. Now, Adams will hope that further testing can be graceful in terms of recovery despite non-contact knee injuries usually meaning the worst for athletes. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80f4612c5335ae1046f7fa Jaxson Dart gets last laugh against blitzing Vikings coach Brian Flores and the ominous blue medical tent te 2026-08-15T23:21:05.529Z Jaxson Dart gets last laugh against blitzing Vikings coach Brian Flores and the ominous blue medical tent It was ugly when Jaxson Dart got absolutely rocked so hard during Saturday's preseason game that he lay motionless on the field as team trainers and doctors rushed to his aid. The moment looked like a snapshot from the 2025 season, when the New York Giants' quarterback was hit over and over again. And, like a handful of times in 2025, this hit resulted in Dart being evaluated for a concussion out of concern for the player's safety. Dart had one confirmed concussion out of those five previous evaluations and missed two games as a result. ANTHONY RICHARDSON'S TURNOVERS IN PRESEASON OPENER RAISE MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS COLTS FUTURE "I never thought I was going to be taken out," Dart said after the game. "I want to keep playing until they tell me I'm not playing. Like, I want to be out there." The Giants season flashed before everyone's eyes until Dart emerged from the blue medical tent on the sideline after the evaluation that cleared him to return. But the whole scene raises questions about what should and shouldn't be expected in any team's first preseason game. SUPREME COURT HANDS NFL A LOSS IN BRIAN FLORES DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT, CLEARING PATH TO TRIAL So, some answers: Harbaugh said he had no hesitation about putting Dart back in the game and the quarterback told him he simply had the wind knocked out of him. Harbaugh also said he was "honestly" surprised Dart was sent to the blue tent in the first place, but the job of doctors is to "err on the side of player safety." (Yes, especially when a sizable part of Dart's rookie season felt like one long medical evaluation.) We don't know why the Vikings blitzed as many times and ways as they did this game. Flores is known for doing this. It's his professional personality, one might argue. And, no, professional football leaves no room for mercy from a defensive unit and its coaches toward an opposing offense, its quarterback or its coaches. It was the running back Tyrone Tracy's job to pick up the blitz by Ward. Harbaugh, in fact, said his reaction to seeing his starting quarterback practically knocked into next week on the safety blitz was simple: "My feeling in that moment was we need to block better." But context here is necessary. "Preseason football, you just don't expect all these looks your first game out," Giants analyst Phil Simms said on the broadcast. And Flores, who unleashed those looks, is no fan of the Giants — or the Miami Dolphins, Houston Texans, Denver Broncos, Stephen Ross or John Elway, all of whom he named as defendants in his 2022 racial discrimination lawsuit. That suit, by the way, is ongoing four years later, so Flores is still pressing the issue. And it doesn't stretch credibility to think he might have wanted to make things difficult for the Giants based on the feelings he outlined in that suit. The Giants, you may recall, presented perhaps the most vocal pushback against Flores when he claimed they discriminated against him when Brian Daboll was hired. Flores claimed the club used him for purposes of a sham Rooney Rule interview when it was already decided Daboll would get the job. The Giants offered an unequivocal denial, saying the claims Flores made were "disturbing and simply false." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM So it wouldn't be surprising if Flores were still holding on to some resentment, given that he's a prideful person who might want to remind the Giants that he hasn't forgotten. Flores did not speak to reporters after the game, per NFL guidelines. Ultimately, it is up to Dart to recognize where rushers are coming from, be aware of his protection, see if it's breaking down, and get rid of the football. He took a lot of criticism about that as a rookie when he was hit 146 times by some counts in 12 starts. But you know what? Dart ultimately got his measure of revenge this game. He returned to the game and threw a 15-yard touchdown pass against the Vikings and their defensive coordinator. But even then he seemed to train his ire at the fact he had to have an evaluation. "As far as the blue tent, I really respect the rules and the thought the NFL has behind keeping players healthy and reviewing things," Dart said. "But at the same time I'm still puzzled by — just feeling like every time that I get hit I find my way in there, which at times I still try to wrap my head around." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80eb052c5335ae1046f70c Henry Winkler opens up about the unexpected career he considered before becoming an actor te 2026-08-15T22:41:09.425Z Henry Winkler opens up about the unexpected career he considered before becoming an actor Henry Winkler is opening up about what career path he would have chosen had he not gotten into acting. During a recent interview on the "You Could Make This Beautiful" podcast, the 80-year-old actor shared that he almost decided to become a child psychologist, because he was so dyslexic that "whatever I could do, with the least amount of education" was what he wanted to do. "I understand children. I’m able to listen, I think, to children. I’m interested in what they have to say and how they are. I marvel at their prowess in the universe," Winkler said. "Yes, I would work with children." Ultimately, the actor found fame playing Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on "Happy Days" from 1974 to 1984, a role which earned him three Emmy Award nominations. 'HAPPY DAYS' STAR HENRY WINKLER FILMED HIS FIRST-EVER NUDE SCENE AT 79 The actor has spoken about his lifelong struggle with dyslexia many times in the past and about how he learned to manage it in his career. "Destiny is very strange, because I've chosen a profession that is so unbelievably difficult, not only to survive in, but to participate in for me," he told "PBS News Weekend" in November 2023. "When we were doing 'Happy Days' or any table read, which is the whole cast all the producers, the directors, everybody on the crew listening, for the first time to the script. I couldn't read off the page. And it was embarrassing. It was humiliating. I covered it with humor." To manage the obstacles dyslexia presented in his career, Winkler explained that he would "literally read one word at a time" and ask for the script to be delivered to him ahead of time so that he would "almost memorize it" so that by the time it came to the table read, "I could read it with a flow." While the actor had struggled with dyslexia his whole life, he didn't receive a diagnosis until he was in he was 31, and his young stepson was diagnosed with it, telling PBS that he was initially angry after getting a diagnosis. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I was because I was humiliated. I was constantly browbeaten. I was punished, grounded for most of my life," he said. "Then the next stage was all right, so I have this thing. Now I have to learn to negotiate it because it doesn't go away. It is the wiring in your brain." He later learned to reframe the situation and began thinking, "maybe I would not be sitting in this chair" if he hadn't gone through "the challenge to constantly work through that made my tenacity, like steel." Following his time on "Happy Days," Winkler continued acting, introducing himself to a younger audience in the 1998 movie, "The Waterboy," alongside Adam Sandler. He then appeared in TV shows such as "Arrested Development," "Parks and Recreation" and "New Girl," before landing a starring role in the hit HBO Max show, "Barry," playing Gene Cousineau, an acting coach who finds himself befriending an assassin. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The role earned him his first ever Emmy Award win in 2018. "Be yourself, be honest about your ability, prepare so that you are not a flash in the pan," he said backstage after his win, per Variety. "When I first started here in Hollywood … I thought of myself as a tree or sapling. I planted. I wanted to grow and be strong until I couldn’t do this anymore. And what a great tree it is." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80eac62c5335ae1046f6e2 Carrillo carries softball legacy with championship at World Fastpitch Classic te 2026-08-15T22:40:06.275Z Carrillo carries softball legacy with championship at World Fastpitch Classic Addisyn Carrillo, daughter of former Flagstaff High School baseball and softball players, helped Team Mexico win the World Fastpitch Classic in Texas last month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80eac52c5335ae1046f6d9 Movies in Flagstaff: 'Old Man Lightning' climbs to popularity te 2026-08-15T22:40:05.246Z Movies in Flagstaff: 'Old Man Lightning' climbs to popularity “Old Man Lightning” will show at Theatrikos Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80eac32c5335ae1046f6d0 Man dies from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound near Flagstaff City Hall te 2026-08-15T22:40:03.626Z Man dies from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound near Flagstaff City Hall At approximately 6:17 a.m., officers from FPD responded to the 200 block of West Aspen Avenue for a report of a person not breathing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80e6532c5335ae1046f5a2 Ex-detective who served fraction of 102-year sentence faces new charges after cold case review te 2026-08-15T22:21:07.187Z Ex-detective who served fraction of 102-year sentence faces new charges after cold case review A former Los Angeles vice detective who was sentenced to 102 years in prison three decades ago for multiple rapes but paroled in 2020, because of a California law was arrested again this week, authorities said. Michael Douglas Brambles, 77, is charged with kidnapping to commit robbery while personally using a firearm in connection with an alleged robbery and sexual assault, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. He also faces several aggravating circumstances, "including that the crime involved great violence, the victim was particularly vulnerable, the manner in which the crime was carried out indicated planning, sophistication or professionalism, and that Brambles engaged in violent conduct indicating a serious danger to society," the district attorney’s office said. CALIFORNIA SUED OVER POLICY THAT COULD FREE SERIAL KILLERS AS LACI PETERSON'S FRIEND SOUNDS ALARM Brambles allegedly entered Arabella’s Boutique in Thousand Oaks, California, when a woman identified as SW was closing, pointed a handgun at her, and forced her into the backroom where he tied her hands behind her back and sexually assaulted her. He is also accused of stealing from the business before he left. The sexual assault allegations cannot be charged because the statute of limitations has passed. Shortly after the crime, Brambles was identified as a suspect, but he was already being prosecuted for a string of robberies and sexual assaults. He was convicted on 26 counts, including 18 armed robberies and multiple sexual assaults. After being sentenced to 102 years, SW’s case was dismissed, which she agreed with, believing he would spend the rest of his life in prison. But he was able to apply for parole in 2020 under a California law that allows elderly inmates to apply. NEWSOM-BACKED LAW LETS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHILD RAPIST SEEK EARLY RELEASE AGAIN AS DA URGES 'STOP THE MADNESS' At his parole hearing, Brambles denied sexually assaulting any women besides the cases he had already been convicted for in Los Angeles County. While examining SW’s cold case as part of the federal Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, Ventura County District Attorney’s Office investigators realized he had been paroled. Brambles was arrested on Wednesday and is being held in Ventura County on $2 million bail. "A few months ago, when investigators from the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office contacted me, I was shocked to hear not only that this man was walking free, but that he had been out of prison for six years," SW said at a press conference this week. "The justice that I and his other victims deserved was denied when he was only required to serve a fraction of the sentence he earned. I am thankful to have this opportunity now to seek justice for myself and for his other victims." HOUSE DEMOCRAT BLASTED AFTER EARLY RELEASE LAW FREED INMATES LATER CHARGED WITH MURDER Brambles faces a maximum sentence of 12 years to life if convicted. "Without her courage, bravery and resolve to once again face the person who allegedly attacked her, we would not be here today," District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said of SW at the press conference. "Despite the passage of time and the long road ahead, SW is committed to seeing Michael Brambles held responsible for these violent accusations from 32 years ago, and so are we." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80e6522c5335ae1046f599 Roger Miller given stark choice after getting caught stealing: ‘You can go to jail or you can go in the Army’ te 2026-08-15T22:21:06.411Z Roger Miller given stark choice after getting caught stealing: ‘You can go to jail or you can go in the Army’ Roger Miller's son is getting candid about why his famous father joined the Army as a teenager. During a recent interview on the "Drifting Cowboy" podcast, the country music legend's son, Dean Miller, discussed how his father grew up "on a farm with no electricity" and would spend the weekends driving to Amarillo, Texas to play shows at a nightclub in an effort to break into the music industry. "He would play at this one club, and he was friends with the guy and my dad, as he describes it, was ignorant and didn't know how to break into show business or how to get out of town or what to do with his life," he said. Dean explained that his dad later had the idea that "if he stole a bunch of stuff from this club, he'd have all he needed to be in show business," leading him to steal equipment and costumes. According to the singer's website, he stole a guitar because he wanted it "so desperately to write songs," and turned himself in the next day. "The police caught him and the guy that he stole from wrote a letter to the judge and said, 'Please be lenient on this kid. He doesn't know any better. He's a good kid."' And all this stuff," Dean said. "And so they told my dad, 'You can go to jail or you can go in the Army. Your choice.' And he chose the Army." After joining the Army, Roger was deployed to Korea during the Korean War, which he referred to as the "Korea Clash of '52." Dean recalled his father telling him that while in Korea, "I just spent the whole time hiding under a jeep and crying." Ultimately, his time in the Army helped him in his music career, with Dean saying that is where "he met people in music" and was able to get "recommendations to people back home and started coming to Nashville after that." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER It was while he was in the Army that he met his longtime friend and writing partner, Bill Anderson. The two would go on to write many hit songs together, including "When Two Worlds Collide," which became a Top 10 hit. Roger is often regarded as a major figure in country music, credited for broadening the range of the genre by including elements of pop music in his songs. Between 1965 and 1966, Roger won 11 Grammy Awards, including best contemporary country album for "Dang Me/Chug-A-Lug," and best country song for "Dang Me" and "King of the Road." He received a total of 18 nominations. Throughout his career, he also wrote the score for the Broadway musical, "Big River," and the soundtrack for the Disney movie, "Robin Hood." He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1995, three years after his death. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Look at Buck Owens or Roger Miller; they're both icons in my eyes," Kacey Musgraves told The Boot in 2018. "Roger Miller was known for his humor, but there was a lot of deep water under those songs, and a lot of meat on those bones. Look at all the places he went: From Broadway to Disney. To me, if you look beyond the box, the whole world is waiting — no matter what you call the music, just be true to what you're doing." The country music icon died in October 1992 at the age of 56 following a battle with lung cancer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80df492c5335ae1046f0ac Mets become latest on social media to troll Jayden Daniels amid No 5 jersey feud with LSU te 2026-08-15T21:51:05.723Z Mets become latest on social media to troll Jayden Daniels amid No 5 jersey feud with LSU The regular season hasn’t started yet, but Jayden Daniels is already being blitzed. The New York Mets joined the masses on the internet who have made fun of the Washington Commanders star quarterback for sending a cease-and-desist letter earlier this month to his alma mater, LSU, over the use of his name, image and likeness. After the Mets’ 4-1 win over the Washington Nationals, who, like the Commanders, are in the DMV area, the Mets took a shot at Daniels on X. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Stopped at 4 out of respect for Jayden Daniels," the Mets wrote in the viral post. Daniels, who won the Heisman Trophy with LSU in 2023, and his camp reportedly felt that head coach Lane Kiffin allowing DJ Pickett to wear his No. 5 jersey was "disrespectful." The former LSU star quarterback posted a statement on social media Thursday afternoon about the situation. "I have been locked in on training camp and that's been my number one focus. I have a lot of gratitude for my time at LSU and I'm proud of what my teammates and I accomplished there," Daniels posted. "Obviously there are issues to be worked out between my team and LSU and my hope is that it will get done privately." JAYDEN DANIELS TELLS LSU TO KEEP HIS NAME OUT OF ITS MOUTH IN WILD NO. 5 JERSEY FEUD INVOLVING NIL "My sole personal focus is on Commanders' football. I realize the business of football is unique and I trust this can all be resolved." While Daniels tried to quell the situation, social media has only come after him as hard as any pass rush he will face this season. StubHub, a ticketing website, said in a post on X that it will no longer offer tickets in groups of five out of respect for Daniels. The former LSU star can only hope that by the time the regular season begins, the only blitz he is facing is on the field and not online. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80dcf12c5335ae1046f060 Florida middle school teacher admits to years of 'inappropriate' conversations with former student: deputies te 2026-08-15T21:41:05.917Z Florida middle school teacher admits to years of 'inappropriate' conversations with former student: deputies A Florida middle school teacher was arrested after investigators said he exchanged inappropriate messages with a former teenage student and acknowledged communicating inappropriately with the student since 2023. Christian Schneider, 31, a teacher at Memorial Middle School, was arrested Friday on charges of three felonies following an investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Detectives opened a criminal investigation into Schneider on July 28, and learned he had been sending inappropriate messages to a former teenage student at Franklin Middle School, according to the sheriff's office. KENTUCKY MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER ACCUSED OF CROSSING THE LINE WITH STUDENT, ARRESTED UNDER NEW ANTI-GROOMING LAW Schneider told deputies he had engaged in inappropriate communication with the student since 2023, authorities said. Authorities have not disclosed the student's exact age, how investigators learned about the alleged communications or further details about the messages. Schneider faces two counts of solicitation or possession of child sexual abuse material, both second-degree felonies, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office booking records. He also faces one count of unlawful use of a two-way communications device, a third-degree felony. HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR PLEADS GUILTY TO MULTIPLE SEX CRIMES INVOLVING TEEN SHE WAS MEANT TO HELP The booking records list July 3 as the offense date for each of the three charges. Schneider was arrested shortly after noon Friday and booked into custody that afternoon, according to jail records. Each charge carried a $2,500 surety bond, for a combined $7,500. Schneider was released on surety bond at 2:38 a.m. local time Saturday, jail records show. "Teachers hold a position of trust that comes with enormous responsibility," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "When that trust is exploited, it's not just a crime, it's a violation of everything our schools are supposed to stand for. Detectives will continue investigating these cases aggressively, and anyone who abuses their position with a child will be held accountable." The sheriff's office identified Schneider as a teacher at Memorial Middle School and the teenager as his former student at Franklin Middle School. The agency did not provide additional details about Schneider's connection to Franklin Middle School or when he taught the student. The sheriff's office said the investigation remains active and that additional information will be released as it becomes available. Fox News Digital reached out to the Hillsborough County school district for information about Schneider's employment status and for comment on his arrest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80dcf12c5335ae1046f057 Indiana Pacers' star Tyrese Haliburton has one major problem with the new NBA schedule te 2026-08-15T21:41:05.268Z Indiana Pacers' star Tyrese Haliburton has one major problem with the new NBA schedule The NBA schedule was rolled out this week, and not everyone was happy with how it looked. One of those people? Indiana Pacers' star Tyrese Haliburton. It's kind of hard to believe, but the last time we saw Haliburton in action was in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, when he tore the Achilles tendon in his right leg, and the Pacers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder. That injury forced the former Iowa State Cyclone — who was one of the biggest stars of those playoffs — to sit out the entire 2025-26 season, but now he's ready for action. And where will that return happen? On the road... in New Orleans... and not on national TV. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Name any other person that you compare to my level of a basketball player, wherever you have me ranked. If they tore their Achilles and missed 16 months, do you think that game would be on national television?" Haliburton asked on the "Number on the Board" podcast. MIKE BREEN SAYS FANS 'DESERVE TO BE THROWN A BONE' AS NBA CUTS ALL LOCAL BROADCASTS FROM THE PLAYOFFS "Do you think that game would be at home, if not on national television?" he continued. "Do you think that that game would be at New Orleans?" Alright, for starters, Tyrese, prepare to get booed in New Orleans... SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS But he has a point. STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU. DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW! It's hard to make everyone happy when scheduling 82 games for each of the league's 30 teams, but the highly anticipated return of a player who missed an entire season after being one of the big stories the season before seems like it should be a priority. Obviously, the league's priorities are elsewhere. There's a reason LeBron and the 76ers will head to Madison Square Garden to face the defending champion Knicks on the first night of the season. It might seem a bit much, but I can get why Haliburton feels that he and the Pacers may have been slighted on this one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80da9d2c5335ae1046f019 Fauci refuses Senate appearance after invoking Fifth Amendment more than 100 times in COVID probe te 2026-08-15T21:31:09.271Z Fauci refuses Senate appearance after invoking Fifth Amendment more than 100 times in COVID probe Dr. Anthony Fauci on Friday declined a request to voluntarily appear before a second Senate panel, opening another front in Republicans’ investigations into the former public health official’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. An attorney for Fauci rejected the request from Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, arguing that compelling Fauci to testify again after his contentious July 29 Senate hearing would "impermissibly harass or degrade Dr. Fauci for political purposes." Johnson has been conducting a parallel investigation into Fauci and the federal government’s response to COVID-19, including the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. SEN RON JOHNSON TALKS FAUCI EMAILS, NEW SENATE FILIBUSTER STRATEGY ON 'RUTHLESS' The refusal comes after Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted along party lines last week to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 100 times during the July hearing. Committee chairman Rand Paul, R-Ky., has sought to send the contempt referral directly to the U.S. Attorney's Office in the District of Columbia, bypassing a full Senate vote. "It’s a good legal discussion, and we will make those legal points to DOJ in sending the referral over," Paul told Fox News Digital ahead of last week’s contempt vote. At issue is whether Fauci can invoke the Fifth Amendment after former President Joe Biden issued him a preemptive pardon before leaving office. CAN FAUCI HIDE BEHIND THE FIFTH? GAME-CHANGING BIDEN PARDON MAY NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE COVER, EXPERTS SAY Paul has argued that Biden’s pardon removed Fauci’s risk of federal prosecution and therefore undermined his basis for refusing to answer lawmakers’ questions. Fauci and his attorneys have disputed that position. Paul has spent years investigating Fauci’s role in the government’s response to COVID-19 and has accused the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director of funding "risky" research that led to an alleged lab leak of the COVID-19 virus in China. Paul has repeatedly called for Fauci to be prosecuted. Johnson’s subcommittee has separately obtained records related to Fauci and the government’s pandemic response. Fox News Digital previously confirmed that the Department of Health and Human Services sent the subcommittee a copy of Fauci’s pandemic-era cellphone. The broader Homeland Security panel also received more than 1,000 pages of Fauci’s personal diary before his July hearing. Fox News Digital reached out to Johnson’s office to ask whether he intends to subpoena Fauci following the refusal. Fox News Digital also sought reaction from Paul’s office and asked Fauci attorney David Schertler whether Fauci would comply with a subpoena compelling his testimony. Fox News Digital's Alex Miller and Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80da9c2c5335ae1046f010 Popular beach town cracks down on teens with curfews after fights, underage drinking te 2026-08-15T21:31:08.649Z Popular beach town cracks down on teens with curfews after fights, underage drinking A popular Jersey Shore beach town is following its neighbors’ lead by imposing new restrictions on unaccompanied minors amid concerns about underage drinking, fights and other disruptive behavior. Cape May’s City Council unanimously approved measures requested by the local police department that bar anyone under 18 from the beach after 8 p.m. unless accompanied by an adult. Unaccompanied minors are also prohibited from public places between 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. ONCE-AFFORDABLE SUMMER ESCAPE ROCKED BY SOARING COSTS AS FAMILIES SHELL OUT THOUSANDS The Cape May Police Department announced that in addition to the curfews, "backpacks and certain bags/containers are prohibited on the Cape May beaches and promenade" after 8:00 p.m., except those containing necessary medical equipment. "Several arrests have stemmed from fights and underage drinking," Philadelphia ABC station WPVI-TV reported. Cape May is a historic seaside resort town at the southern tip of New Jersey, famed for its Victorian architecture. Since 2002, its municipal code has prohibited minors from public places between midnight and 6 a.m. between May and September (and 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the off-season). Officials said the new rules are intended in part to prevent the large-scale youth gatherings that have disrupted other Jersey Shore communities. The ordinances are designed "to help keep our beaches, promenade and community safe," they said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "We really wanted to make sure we didn't become the afterparty to some of the other towns that have already made this move," Cape May Mayor Zachary Mullock told WPVI-TV after the city enacted the new ordinances. "After 10:30, we all know it's not normally the best stuff that happens, then so to be honest as a parent myself, I think there's a good thing," Mullock added. Other Jersey Shore communities, including Ocean City, Wildwood, North Wildwood and Seaside Heights, have adopted similar curfews and restrictions. In May, the City of Long Branch announced it had restored order after an unauthorized pop-up gathering drew several hundred teenagers and young adults to the beachfront. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "The event quickly deteriorated into fights, individuals jumping on parked vehicles and disorder along the boardwalk and surrounding streets," the city announced in a press release. The response ultimately involved 139 officers from Long Branch and assisting agencies, according to the city. Long Branch enacted an emergency 8:00 p.m. curfew, and officers made six arrests in connection with the incident. "Pop-up gatherings of this nature have repeatedly disrupted Jersey Shore communities, and Long Branch is prepared to act decisively whenever public safety is threatened," Long Branch business administrator and director of public safety Charles Shirley said at the time. Cape May Police Chief Dekon Fashaw stressed that the measures aren't intended to discourage young people from visiting the resort town. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "We aren’t against juveniles," Fashaw said. "We are not saying we don’t want them here. While they’re here, we just want them to be responsible." Mullock said the ordinances appeared to be having an immediate effect. "Frankly, last night, they were out here, and the report I received is that it worked, and we just had families out here enjoying a pleasant evening," he said. Some visitors are reportedly supportive of the new measures. "The thing with Cape May especially, this place kinda shuts down at 10, 10:30. So I mean, people are going to bed, I kind of understand it," Jack McCune, of Yardley, Pa., told WPVI-TV. "I think that's smart. That's planning ahead," said John Christiansen from Staten Island, New York. "It's really just a few bad kids that cause trouble, so once everyone finds out what they need to do then it's good. What happened to game night?" Fox News Digital reached out to Cape May public officials for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80da5b2c5335ae1046efee Woman claims her stepfather used Grok to transform childhood photo into explicit imagery te 2026-08-15T21:30:03.484Z Woman claims her stepfather used Grok to transform childhood photo into explicit imagery The woman claimed that AI tools are "taking everyday life and turning it into child sexual abuse." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80d5ea2c5335ae1046ef94 JJ McCarthy considered 'unpredictable' as Vikings hand starting QB role to Kyler Murray: report te 2026-08-15T21:11:06.871Z JJ McCarthy considered 'unpredictable' as Vikings hand starting QB role to Kyler Murray: report It may not have come as a surprise to people that Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell quickly named Kyler Murray the starting quarterback of his offense over J.J. McCarthy, the team’s 2024 first-round selection. But a recent report indicates that it’s more than just what happened on the training camp practice field between Murray and McCarthy that may have factored into such a quick decision. It was last summer when some within the Vikings organization were concerned that McCarthy, who missed his entire rookie season due to a knee injury and struggled with consistency in 2025, was "unpredictable," according to CBS Sports. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM In fact, some believed that Max Brosmer, who was an undrafted free agent added to the quarterbacks room, should’ve been the one under center for Minnesota in Week 1. That wasn’t the case, but the Vikings made it quite known after watching McCarthy complete 57.6% of his passes and throw 11 touchdowns to 12 interceptions across 10 games – Minnesota went 6-4 over that span – they were in the quarterback market this offseason. KYLER MURRAY AND JJ MCCARTHY GIVE WILDLY DIFFERENT ANSWERS ABOUT THEIR VIKINGS QB ROOM DYNAMIC "A franchise quarterback is supposed to be the stability piece of a franchise, like you know what you’re getting every day. But with J.J., you weren’t sure which version you were going to get," the source said to the outlet. "I think he’s just still so young and may not have understood yet what that position fully entails and things like the consistency and day-to-day commitment." The Vikings landed Murray, the former No. 1 overall pick of the Arizona Cardinals, who moved on from him after a roller-coaster tenure in the desert. And before they faced the New York Giants for their first preseason bout of the 2026 NFL season, the Vikings came right out and named Murray their starter. So, what exactly does McCarthy’s future hold as he’s in Year 3 and serving as a backup now? One defensive coach told CBS Sports that "he is talented," though he needs to "learn how to manage a game and not do too much and not do more than what’s required of him." If that happens, perhaps the Vikings, or a different team, can trust him in a starting role. But that’s the thing: is it too soon to discuss McCarthy playing for a different team already? The Vikings do have a new GM, Nolan Teasley, who is not tied to McCarthy’s selection. That was Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, whom the Vikings fired this past offseason. There’s also the injury factor that hasn’t allowed McCarthy to really get going after winning a national championship with Michigan and being a top 10 pick to the Vikings. The sample size is only 10 games, and though his quarterback rating was the second worst among signal callers with more than 155 pass attempts, there were some flashes of good quarterback play. And then there’s his age. McCarthy is only 23 years old and can still grow and develop within the position. But he still has tons to prove. The only problem is Murray, who has proven more in his career thus far, is someone O’Connell trusts more right now with his offense. And O’Connell knows what works — just look at what he did with Sam Darnold in 2024 while McCarthy was injured throughout the season. Darnold went on to revive his career and ultimately win the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks this past season. One can’t blame Vikings fans if they believe O’Connell can revitalize Murray’s career, but they certainly will hope so after the announcement was made. Meanwhile, McCarthy will have to keep working and wait for that next moment to prove himself. In his first preseason work with the Vikings on Saturday against the Giants, McCarthy went 4-of-7 for 34 yards with a sack. Carson Wentz , who is battling for the backup role behind Murray as well, went 6-of-11 for 56 yards with one touchdown pass to Myles Price. Murray played the opening series for the Vikings, connecting on two of his three pass attempts, including a third-and-7 strike to keep a scoring drive alive. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80d3932c5335ae1046e91b Trump backs Republican challenger to oust Letitia James amid ongoing mortgage fraud feud te 2026-08-15T21:01:07.433Z Trump backs Republican challenger to oust Letitia James amid ongoing mortgage fraud feud New York Attorney General Letitia James has drawn a Trump-backed challenger, with President Donald Trump throwing his "complete and total endorsement" behind Republican Saritha Komatireddy in a bid to oust his longtime political foe. "It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Saritha Komatireddy, who is running to be the next Attorney General of the once wonderful State of New York," Trump wrote in a Friday Truth Social post. "Between Kathy Hochul and the Most Corrupt Attorney General in the Country, Letitia James, it has gone to HELL!" Trump’s endorsement of Komatireddy, who he nominated to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York in 2020, comes as he continues pressing for James to be prosecuted over mortgage fraud allegations, adding another front to his years-long feud with the Democratic attorney general who once took him to court. TRUMP'S JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SUES NEW YORK, OTHER BLUE STATES OVER TUITION FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS Trump did not mince his words in his criticism of James, who successfully sued Trump and The Trump Organization in 2022, accusing them of fraudulently inflating the value of assets on financial statements to obtain more favorable loans. An appeals court later wiped out the nearly $465 million financial penalty against Trump, ruling the massive disgorgement award violated the Constitution’s prohibition on excessive fines. "Letitia 'Peekaboo' James, is considered by many to be the WORST Attorney General in our Country. She is a Complete and Total Disaster, who tried running against Kathy Hochul for Governor, and got less than 1% of the Vote in the Polls, and QUIT, taking many innocent suckers down with her," Trump wrote. "She then went back to her WITCH HUNT against your favorite President, (ME!), and others, yet Murder and other Violent Crime is RAGING OUT OF CONTROL in New York, as People and Businesses flee, in Record Numbers, to other States!" He contrasted James to Komatireddy, touting her qualifications as Drug Enforcement Administration chief of staff, a former federal prosecutor, and that she clerked for Brett Kavanaugh, who went on to become a Supreme Court justice. "On the other hand, as your next Attorney General, Saritha Komatireddy will fight tirelessly to Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Grow our Economy, Champion our Law Enforcement and First Responders, Support our Military/Veterans, Advance Election Integrity, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Uphold our Constitution, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment," Trump wrote. TRUMP MAY HAVE ENDORSED DARLINE GRAHAM, BUT GOP SENATE HOPEFULS AREN’T BACKING DOWN Komatireddy, who has been outspoken against James' handling of the state's fraud investigations, thanked Trump for his endorsement. "I was honored to be nominated to be a federal judge by the President in 2020 and I’m honored to receive his endorsement today. I’m working hard to win the support of all New Yorkers and defeat Letitia James this November," Komatireddy wrote on X. Fox News Digital reached out to James' campaign for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80d3922c5335ae1046e912 Cardinals rookie makes MLB history by hitting a home run in each of his first three career plate appearances te 2026-08-15T21:01:06.737Z Cardinals rookie makes MLB history by hitting a home run in each of his first three career plate appearances St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez’s first career game in the big leagues was something out of a movie. Báez made Major League Baseball history by hitting a home run in each of his first three plate appearances in the Cardinals' game against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field. The 23-year-old wasted no time in his first-ever at bat, as he blasted the first pitch he saw in his major league career 450 feet to dead center field for a two-run homer to give the Cardinals a 3-0 lead. Báez pummeled Cubs starter Matt Boyd’s 93-mph fastball and sent the Cardinals’ dugout into a frenzy. The rookie rounded the bases with a smile on his face the entire time. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM His second home run of the day came in the fourth inning, once again off Boyd. Báez worked the count full and then hammered Boyd's 78-mph changeup 382 feet into the left-field seats to give the Cardinals a 4-3 lead. Báez's third home run also came off Boyd, this time off an 83-mph slider on the outside of the plate. The electrifying rookie hammered the ball 368 feet into the right-field seats for a two-run home run, giving the Cardinals a 6-3 lead. The Cardinals' dugout was in disbelief, with multiple players in awe of Báez's historic feat. The right-handed hitter homered to all three fields on three different pitches in his first three plate appearances of his career. Báez homered off a fastball in his first at-bat to center field, a changeup to left field in his second at-bat, and a slider to right field in his third at-bat. It was a remarkable display of power in his first career game. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! In his fourth at-bat, he proved he was human, as he just hit a line out to Cubs left fielder Ian Happ. At the time of this writing, the Cardinals had an 8-4 lead over the Cubs in the ninth inning. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS Báez, who led Triple-A in home runs before being called up on Saturday, was batting fifth in the order and playing left field. In Triple-A, the Boston native was putting up massive numbers, hitting .256 with 34 home runs, 90 RBI and 21 stolen bases in 103 games. The Cardinals drafted him in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of high school. The team hopes he can join JJ Wetherholt, Jordan Walker and Alec Burleson to form a young core the team can build around for a long time. The Cardinals were not expected to compete this season but have surprised many as they entered Saturday at 61-61 and just 3.5 games back of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies for the final Wild Card spot in the National League. STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU. DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW! The Cubs hold the top Wild Card spot in the National League and entered Saturday three games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80cee62c5335ae1046e743 Courtney Love reveals secret health crisis that nearly killed her: 'My body just exploded' te 2026-08-15T20:41:10.005Z Courtney Love reveals secret health crisis that nearly killed her: 'My body just exploded' Courtney Love is revealing a health battle she kept private for years. The Hole singer, 62, shared an update about her long-awaited new album, explaining that the record took shape during a period when she was frequently hospitalized and believed it could be her final work. "I went to England in 2019 and when I went there, you know, my body just exploded," Love said in an Instagram video. "It just exploded. And I was in hospitals a lot. I almost died, I lost all my hair. I was about 100 pounds. And they told me I was going to die, and I didn’t believe them." KURT COBAIN AND COURTNEY LOVE ATTEMPTED TO ESCAPE 'CRAZINESS' OF FAME Love did not identify the illness or illnesses she was battling, but said she ultimately recovered after refusing to accept the prognosis she had been given. The singer connected that determination to a memory from childhood, describing a tendency to challenge what adults told her was true. "When I was a kid — and I think this record is about this — I used to pattern interrupt the adults," she said. "They’d tell me red was blue, and then I’d see blue, but blue was blue, so now that I gaslight myself that maybe they were right, and red was blue, and then I would see purple, and my head would explode. Like f---ing cope with that s---, right?" She continued, "I never really lost my ability to see that… red was red. Despite them telling me that red was blue. And so, when they said ‘you’re going to die,’ I just didn’t believe them. And somehow, I got better. I’m healthy, which is amazing." "I just wasn’t public about being sick. I don’t want to be public. I’m fine now." The singer said she wants to return to the road and perform again, describing music as essential to her well-being. Her new album appears to have emerged directly from the period in which she was fighting to recover. In an Instagram caption accompanying her video, Love explained that when she began making the record, she believed it might be her last. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I wanted to give you an update on my record. When I made it, I believed this was my last record so I made the record I always wanted to make. I was in the hospital mostly but when I wasn’t all I did was write & record it." Love also thanked those who worked with her while she was dealing with what she described as trauma. The project would mark a significant return for Love, who has not released an album since Hole’s 2010 "Nobody’s Daughter." She closed her message by asking fans for patience as she prepares to return to public life. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80cc8b2c5335ae1046e6f4 'The Simpsons' shows a teaser for new movie featuring hilarious baseball-chasing scene te 2026-08-15T20:31:07.320Z 'The Simpsons' shows a teaser for new movie featuring hilarious baseball-chasing scene I'm not that old, but one of those things that makes me feel old is when I remember that next summer "The Simpsons Movie" will turn twenty. I’ll never forget seeing it at a theater in Sheridan, Wyoming, in the middle of a family trip to Yellowstone, because there was no way I was going to wait until we got back home to see it. Now, two decades later, we're getting our first look at the follow-up, dubbed "The New Simpsons Movie." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE There was a "Simpsons" panel on Friday at Disney's D23 convention, where some show staff members, including creator Matt Groening, fielded questions from fans and teased the upcoming season. They also showed off a teaser for the new movie. It's not a true teaser, and as you'll see, it's not even completed, polished animation at this point. But it's baseball-centric and funny, so take a gander. It's hard to glean what the overall plot of the movie will be from that clip. Of course, it looks like Homer trying to catch a record-breaking baseball at a Springfield Isotopes game will be part of it. Which sounds like a great idea, and one that, wildly, I don't think they've ever touched on in the show's more than 800 episodes. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The gags in there are great. I loved the organist playing ballpark standards as she tries to catch the ball and Jacques Brunswick (that's a deep-cut character, but true fans know him) getting shoved into the urinal trough. The first movie had a few of those big, complex, almost "Looney Tunes"-esque sequences full of jokes and character cameos, and it looks like at least one will be in the sequel. "The New Simpsons Movie" is slated to hit theaters on September 3, 2027, and I think we should prepare for the marketing onslaught. If that means I have to eat at Burger King three times a day to collect all of the toys just like I did in 2007, I'm prepared to do it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80cc4b2c5335ae1046e6d7 Meet Jinny Lu, the World’s Ugliest Dog of 2026 te 2026-08-15T20:30:03.530Z Meet Jinny Lu, the World’s Ugliest Dog of 2026 The rescued pug, who likes to dip her protruding tongue into the food bowls of everyone at home, emerged as the winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80ca312c5335ae1046e6ac Everyday habit linked to dramatically lower risk of dying from heart disease te 2026-08-15T20:21:05.718Z Everyday habit linked to dramatically lower risk of dying from heart disease A simple daily habit may be linked to a dramatically lower risk of premature death, particularly from heart disease — no gym membership required. People who climbed stairs had a 39% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a 24% lower risk of dying from any cause than those who didn’t, according to an analysis led by researchers at the University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. DAD SUFFERS HEART ATTACK DAYS BEFORE DAUGHTER'S WEDDING — THEN DOCTORS MAKE SURE HE WALKS HER DOWN THE AISLE People who climbed the stairs were less likely to develop major cardiovascular conditions such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure, UEA further reported. "Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide — with cases nearly doubling between 1990 and 2019," Vassilios Vassiliou, from UEA’s Norwich Medical School, said in a news release. After reviewing nearly 1,900 studies, the researchers analyzed data from more than 480,000 people across nine studies, which had a median follow-up period of 14 years. The participants included healthy people and those with a history of heart problems, between the ages of 35 and 84. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS The findings show an association between stair climbing and lower mortality risk, but do not prove that taking the stairs directly causes people to live longer. Stair climbing is a simple but powerful form of exercise because it requires the body to repeatedly work against gravity. The generally low-impact activity engages multiple muscle groups while providing both cardiovascular and strength-building benefits. One large study included in the analysis suggested that climbing about six flights of stairs per day may offer the greatest benefit, though researchers said more work is needed to determine the optimal amount. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Some of the studies we looked at showed that the more stairs climbed, the greater the health benefits," said UEA’s Norwich Medical School researcher Sophie Paddock. "But even small changes had a measurable impact." According to Vassiliou, more than a quarter of adults worldwide fail to meet recommended activity levels. A sedentary lifestyle, smoking, poor dietary habits and obesity all contribute to cardiovascular disease. Climbing stairs is a cost-free form of exercise people can fit into their day at home, work and in public places and is a good option for people who don't have much time or easy access to exercise, the researchers said. "Even brief bursts of physical activity have beneficial health impacts, and short bouts of stair climbing should be an achievable target to integrate into daily routines," Paddock said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The researchers cautioned that stair climbing may not be appropriate for everyone, particularly people with mobility issues or joint conditions. They published their findings in the American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80c32c2c5335ae1046e230 Dolly Parton’s ongoing health battle forces country legend to miss major Dollywood event te 2026-08-15T19:51:08.573Z Dolly Parton’s ongoing health battle forces country legend to miss major Dollywood event Country music icon Dolly Parton was forced to miss a major Dollywood event Friday after her doctor advised her to stay in Nashville because of continued "health issues." The 80-year-old "9 to 5" singer was expected to appear in person at the Tennessee theme park for the opening of its new NightFlight Expedition roller coaster, but she ultimately joined the celebration virtually after her doctor told her not to travel. "I’m still in Nashville, and I’m sorry about that," Parton told the crowd during a video appearance at the event, according to video shared by the Knoxville News Sentinel. DOLLY PARTON'S SISTER OFFERS HEALTH UPDATE ON COUNTRY ICON AFTER FANS WORRY OVER HER CALL FOR PRAYERS "I’m supposed to be there in person, like we planned," she continued. "Now I’ve told you before, all my fans, that I have had a few little health issues. And sometimes I get a little dizzy, and I get dehydrated." "And I’m dehydrated," Parton, who appeared on-screen wearing fairy wings, told the crowd. "And so my Nashville doctor clipped my wings, saying ‘you ain’t traveling this week.’" DOLLY PARTON UNABLE TO WRITE NEW SONGS AFTER LOSING HUSBAND OF NEARLY 60 YEARS "So I guess if your doctor tells you, ‘you ain’t traveling this week,’ you ain’t traveling this week," she continued, explaining that she likes keeping her fans "in the loop" and had promised to update them "on everything." Fox News Digital has reached out to Parton for comment. LEANN RIMES CANCELS CONCERTS DUE TO SEVERE ILLNESS, SAYS SHE IS 'TRULY HEARTBROKEN' Parton’s absence comes as she continues to recover from health problems that have forced her to scale back some of her performance plans. In May, the country legend announced that she was canceling her planned Las Vegas residency, which had already been postponed from 2025 to September 2026 because of health concerns. "I'm here to give you an update on a few things going on in my life," Parton said in the video at the time. "First, it is concerning my health. And I have some good news and a little bad news. But the good news is, I'm responding really well to meds and treatments, and I'm improving every day." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS As for the bad news, Parton acknowledged that she wasn't yet physically ready to perform at the level she expected from herself at the time. "It's going to take me a little while before I'm up to stage-performance level, because some of the meds and treatments make me a little bit swimmy-headed, as my grandma used to say," she quipped. "And, of course I can't be dizzy, carrying around banjos, guitars, and such on five-inch heels... not to mention all those heavy rhinestone outfits, the big hair, my big personality." Parton has previously discussed problems involving kidney stones, while also saying her immune and digestive systems had gotten "out of whack" and were being treated. She has repeatedly emphasized that she is improving. "I have great doctors, and I'm doing really well, and they assure me that everything I have is treatable," she said. "So I'm going with that, and I just want you to know I thank you for standing by me and that I will always love you." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80c0d22c5335ae1046e1d1 Bernie-backed California House candidate called DEI a ‘social justice-driven duty,’ embraced activist role te 2026-08-15T19:41:06.125Z Bernie-backed California House candidate called DEI a ‘social justice-driven duty,’ embraced activist role A Bernie Sanders-backed California congressional candidate who touts his career as an educator has used the classroom and academia to push diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and activist groups, according to his own writings and reports on his work with students. Randy Villegas is taking on Republican Rep. David Valadao in California’s 22nd Congressional District in a high-stakes Central Valley showdown that could help determine control of the House. Democrats have made the seat a top pickup target as the nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the district a "toss-up" and gives the district a razor-thin D+1 partisan lean. Villegas, a political science professor at College of the Sequoias and Visalia school board trustee, co-authored a 2022 academic paper arguing that DEI is central to the mission of community college educators and describing it as a "social justice-driven duty." The paper, titled "A Commitment to Teaching, Learning, and Student Advocacy: Community College Careers," was published by the American Political Science Association as a chapter in Strategies for Navigating Graduate School and Beyond. "At the heart of community college teaching is diversity, equity, and inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching," Villegas wrote. "Community colleges commit to teaching excellence and to a social justice-driven duty to accessibility. Most community colleges have similar institutional characteristics as a result. For example, community colleges are open access institutions. This means that all students are accepted." COAST GUARD ENDING RACE-BASED ADMISSIONS FOR OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAM UNDER TRUMP DEI CRACKDOWN Villegas and his co-authors framed diversity and inclusion as a responsibility that extended beyond campus, writing that "a commitment to diversity and inclusion expands from the classroom to the communities in which students live" and arguing that students’ "social and economic realities" should also shape course design. While the paper pre-dates President Donald Trump’s push to eliminate DEI mandates across the federal government and education system, it sheds light on Villegas’ views on DEI and social justice in higher education. In his dissertation, "Voices from the Valley of Vulnerability," written for the University of California, Santa Cruz, Villegas identifies himself as a "former community organizer and scholar activist" and makes the case that activism can be part of his scholarly work. He bats away concerns that activism could affect academic objectivity, arguing that his activism gave him access to information and that his identity and life experiences made his research stronger. He cites scholar Zepeda-Millán, who argued that researchers’ "biases can actually be assets." MICHIGAN SENATE CANDIDATE ABDUL EL-SAYED DODGES QUESTION ON WHETHER HE STILL SUPPORTS DEFUNDING THE POLICE Throughout the paper, Villegas described taking part in grassroots activism that included organizing May Day demonstrations, protesting outside an immigrant detention center and working with community groups to advocate for far-left causes. He argued that schools often failed to sufficiently engage students in politics, describing educational institutions as "anti-political" while praising community organizations for "actively politicizing and socializing youth" and empowering them to become "agents of change." That push to turn students into political activists went beyond his academia research. In 2018, Villegas helped lead the Central Valley Freedom Summer (CVFS), a program that connected students with community organizations for voter outreach, civic engagement and grassroots organizing. Participants worked on issues including LGBTQ rights, immigration, environmental justice and racial inequality while conducting voter-registration and turnout efforts. Among those groups that teamed up with CVFS was Jakara Movement. In 2020, the group launched a campaign seeking the removal of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, citing what it described as Gandhi’s "history of anti-Blackness and racism," Breitbart reported. Some CVFS graduates went on to launch activist groups of their own, including LOUD for Tomorrow, a self-described "queer and trans BIPOC youth-led" organization that has hosted youth drag events across the Central Valley. 600 GROUPS WITH $2B IN REVENUE MOBILIZE 3,000 MAY DAY PROTESTS IN A 'RED-BLUE' ALLIANCE, PROBE FINDS "Randy Villegas was cooked up in a lab to be the radical left's perfect woke freak. The only thing he cares about is political power and his far-left agenda," Republican National Committee spokesperson Nick Poche told Fox News Digital. Meanwhile, Villegas did not respond to Fox News Digital’s questions about his statements that educators also wear the hat of a "social activist." Instead, a spokesperson made remarks about incumbent Valadao. "David Valadao ripped away healthcare and food assistance from Valley families to hand his billionaire buddies a tax break," the spokesperson said in an email. "These desperate attacks won’t hide his toxic record, or the domestic abusers bankrolling his campaign." The comments appear to refer to Valadao voting in favor of President Donald Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill", a sweeping tax and spending package that included roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts. Democrats have argued the cuts could cause tens of thousands of people in Valadao’s heavily Medi-Cal-dependent district to lose coverage. Fox News Digital reached out to Valadao's chief of staff and communications director for comment, as well as Villegas' campaign for clarification on the allegation that "domestic abusers" are financing Valadao's campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80c0d12c5335ae1046e1c8 Cardinals top pick Jeremiyah Love out for a least a week after suffering preseason injury, coach says te 2026-08-15T19:41:05.516Z Cardinals top pick Jeremiyah Love out for a least a week after suffering preseason injury, coach says The Arizona Cardinals will be without the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft for at least a week. Head coach Mike LaFleur said Saturday that running back Jeremiyah Love suffered an ankle injury during the team’s preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. Love, despite not having much concern following the game, came into the building on Friday sore. "He was in great spirits, even Friday," LaFleur said. "But we'll keep him out this week as we let it heal. So, a little bit more sore than we were anticipating." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM When asked how Love’s injury could impact his Week 1 status, LaFleur declined to look further than Saturday’s practice. "This week and then we'll kind of go from there and reevaluate," LaFleur said. "Honestly, all the focus is on August 15th, Saturday. Here we are in our Tempe block (of practice). We'll kind of reevaluate going into next week. But he will be out this week." LaFleur said Love will not play in the team’s second preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys next Saturday. Love recorded 11 carries for 58 yards and three catches for 14 yards in the Cardinals’ first preseason game. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS With Love out, Tyler Allgeier will step into the starting role with Bam Knight and Corey Kiner backing him up. Veteran running back James Conner has not yet participated in 11-on-11 drills as he recovers from a right foot injury that forced him to miss 14 games last season. Unfortunately for the Cardinals, Love is not the only rookie who sustained an injury in the team’s first preseason game. Second-round pick Chase Bisontis, who was in contention for the starting right guard position, tore the MCL in his left knee. LaFleur said Bisontis will be placed on injured reserve, delivering a huge blow to the Cardinals' offensive line. He will undergo surgery on the injured knee. STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU. DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW! "He'll be out for a good amount of time, if not the whole year," LaFleur said. "Sucks for him. Always think about the player first. Sucks for the Cardinals too, He's a good player but more importantly you hate it for the player." Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80be7b2c5335ae1046e170 Medicare and Social Security scams: Warning signs and tips te 2026-08-15T19:31:07.590Z Medicare and Social Security scams: Warning signs and tips Medicare and Social Security scams target older adults by impersonating trusted government programs and creating fear around benefits, medical coverage, or legal trouble. The scam may arrive as a phone call, text, email, social media ad, or even a message that appears to come from a benefits office. The goal is usually simple: get sensitive information, redirect money, or pressure someone into acting before they stop to verify the story. These scams are effective because they sound official. A caller may claim your Medicare account needs to be verified, your Social Security number has been linked to fraud, or your benefits are about to be suspended. In reality, that urgency is often the biggest warning sign. Once people know the patterns, these schemes become much easier to spot and shut down. Here's how these scams work, the warning signs to watch for and the steps you can take to protect yourself or someone you love. New! Free live CyberGuy class: Protect Your Money From Today’s Biggest Threats Join us Saturday, August 29, at 10 AM ET for a free CyberGuy LIVE class covering five simple steps to help defend yourself against AI scams, fraud, identity theft and financial hacks. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will explain how to set up bank alerts, strengthen your account logins, protect your phone number, freeze your credit and help secure your retirement savings against unauthorized transfers. No technical experience is needed. You’ll also receive our financial protection checklist, and every registrant will get a link to the class recording afterward. Reserve your free spot today at CyberGuyLive.com. IS ID.ME SAFE TO USE? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Most Medicare and Social Security scams follow a familiar script. First, the scammer pretends to represent a trusted institution. Then they introduce a problem or opportunity: a frozen benefit, a replacement card, a refund, free medical equipment, or a security issue tied to your identity. Finally, they ask for personal details, payment information, or immediate action. A Medicare scam may ask for your Medicare number, Social Security number, or bank details to "confirm" enrollment or process a benefit. A Social Security scam may claim your Social Security number has been suspended or connected to criminal activity and must be "reactivated" right away. These claims are false. Medicare does not cold-call people for sensitive information, and the Social Security Administration does not suspend Social Security numbers or demand instant payment to resolve a problem. Older adults are often singled out because scammers assume they are more likely to answer landlines, trust authority figures, and have retirement savings or steady benefit income. Government impersonation scams are designed to exploit those assumptions with urgency, pressure, and official-sounding language. Scammers are also meeting seniors where they already spend time. Recent reporting has highlighted a surge in Medicare-related scam ads on Facebook, with roughly 73% of impressions from leading scam ads reaching users over 65. AI is making the problem worse too, with fraudsters using more polished scripts and, in some cases, cloned voices to sound more believable. One common Medicare scam offers free braces, genetic testing, screenings, grocery cards, or other extra benefits in exchange for your Medicare number. Once scammers get that information, they may use it to bill Medicare fraudulently or as part of a larger identity theft scheme. Another tactic plays on confusion around policy updates or refunds. A caller may say you overpaid for Medicare Part D, qualify for a refund, or need to verify a new Medicare card. Then they ask for your Social Security number, bank account information, or a fee to process the request. Legitimate agencies do not handle unexpected benefit issues this way. Social Security scams usually rely on fear. A scammer may claim your Social Security number was used in a crime, your benefits are frozen, or police will be contacted unless you verify your identity or send money immediately. Some scams even blend Medicare and Social Security language to sound more official. IS YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON THE DARK WEB? The exact script changes, but the red flags are remarkably consistent. An unexpected call, text, or message claiming to be from Medicare or Social Security should always be treated carefully. Surprise outreach is a common trait of impersonation scams. Scammers want people to feel rushed. They may say your benefits will end today, a refund will disappear, or your identity is at immediate risk unless you comply. A request for your Medicare number, Social Security number, bank account details, passwords, or one-time verification codes is a major red flag, especially during an unexpected contact. Gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, Zelle, or cash-by-mail are strong signs of fraud. Government agencies do not demand payment that way. If someone threatens arrest, benefit cancellation, or legal action unless you act immediately, they are trying to trigger panic. That is not how legitimate agencies resolve problems. Scammers can spoof caller ID to display a local area code or names like Medicare or Social Security. A familiar-looking number is not proof that a call is real. The best defense is slowing the interaction down. A few simple habits can make it much harder for a scammer to catch you off guard. Never give out your Medicare number, Social Security number, bank details, passwords, or verification codes during an unexpected call, text, or message. If someone claims to be from Medicare or Social Security, hang up and contact the agency yourself using the number on official mail, your card, or the official website. Do not call a number provided by the person who contacted you. Protect your Medicare number the same way you protect a credit card number. Review Medicare Summary Notices and Explanation of Benefits statements for services, equipment, or providers you do not recognize. It helps to prepare a simple response before a suspicious call ever comes in. You can say, "I don't provide personal information over the phone. I'll call back using the official number." That gives you an easy way to end the conversation before a scammer can build more pressure. Medicare and Social Security scams can become far more damaging once a criminal gets your Social Security number, financial information or other personal details. That information can be used to open fraudulent accounts, take over existing accounts or commit identity theft long after the original scam call or message ends. Identity theft protection can add another layer of monitoring and support if that happens. An identity theft protection service can combine identity and financial monitoring with alerts designed to help you spot suspicious activity sooner. Depending on the plan, monitoring may cover credit activity, financial accounts, investment and retirement accounts, phone takeovers, SIM swaps, utility accounts and other areas where criminals may try to use your identity. What identity theft protection can help with Identity theft protection does not replace the precautions that can stop a Medicare or Social Security scam in the first place. You should still hang up on suspicious callers, independently verify benefit questions through official government channels and regularly review your Medicare and financial records. If you believe your Social Security number or other personal information has been compromised, act quickly. Check whether your personal information may already be exposed Scammers can be much more convincing when they already know details about you. A free exposure scan can help identify personal information connected to your email that may appear in known data breaches or on risky sites. Seeing what information may already be exposed can also help explain how a scammer knew enough about you to make a fake Medicare or Social Security message sound legitimate. 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 If you already shared personal or financial information, move quickly. Quick action can reduce the odds of broader identity theft or financial damage. Medicare and Social Security scams keep working because they target two things older Americans understandably take seriously: their health coverage and their financial security. What concerns me most is how much more convincing these scams are becoming. Criminals can combine personal information found online with spoofed phone numbers, polished messages and even AI-generated voices to make a fake warning feel legitimate. That means the best defense is no longer trying to recognize every new scam script. It is creating one simple habit: never make an important decision during an unexpected call, text or email. Hang up, verify the claim independently and involve someone you trust if anything feels off. A scammer needs urgency to win. Taking away that urgency puts you back in control. Have you been targeted by a Medicare or Social Security scam? What did the scammer say or do that raised a red flag for you? Let us know in the comments below. Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80be7b2c5335ae1046e167 Trump’s $100K Wall Street Truth access draws lawsuit as expert warns it ‘raises the stakes’ on ethics te 2026-08-15T19:31:07.000Z Trump’s $100K Wall Street Truth access draws lawsuit as expert warns it ‘raises the stakes’ on ethics President Donald Trump was sued in federal court this week over a Truth Social service that sells Wall Street traders early access to his posts on tariffs, war and other market-moving policy — for a six-figure price. The lawsuit was filed by the Freedom of the Press Foundation and news outlet The Intercept in New York federal court on Wednesday. According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, the plaintiffs allege the Truth API service offered by the Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) is in direct violation of the Constitution and that information released by Trump should be available to everyone simultaneously. Trump’s deputy chief of staff Daniel Scavino and his executive assistant Natalie J. Harp are also named as defendants. TRUTH SOCIAL PLAN TO SELL EARLY ACCESS TO TRUMP POSTS ‘MAKES ME WANT TO PUKE,’ CNBC REPORTER FUMES The monthly subscription was rolled out on Aug. 1 and charges Wall Street firms an eye-watering monthly fee of $60,000 to $100,000 in exchange for early access to market-moving posts from Truth Social accounts with large followings, including Trump’s own account with 13 million followers. "Trump had a right to say whatever he wants, but he can’t sell access to official statements through a private business while he uses his public office to undermine the Freedom of Information Act, the Presidential Records Act and virtually every other mechanism for transparency," Seth Stern, chief of advocacy at the Freedom of the Press Foundation, said in a statement to Fox News Digital. TMTG previously said in a press release that the feed of commercial data will be available to subscribers "within milliseconds," and is expected to provide continuous 24/7 coverage and includes a historical archive of posts dating back to 2022." TRUMP BET TARIFFS WOULD BRING BACK AMERICAN FACTORY JOBS. NEW REPORT SAYS IT DIDN'T WORK Trump has previously used Truth Social as a method of direct communication with the public regarding market-sensitive information, including providing updates on the Iran war or newly implemented tariffs. "Markets already move on Truth Social posts," Kevin McGurn, interim CEO of TMTG, said in a statement. "Truth API delivers a direct, licensed, real-time feed of the platform's most market-moving Truths while advancing our strategy to monetize proprietary assets through a high-margin, recurring revenue stream. As adoption grows, we expect Truth API to become a meaningful, ongoing source of revenue for the company, creating lasting value for shareholders." The lawsuit aims to block Trump’s White House from posting official government announcements solely on Truth Social, with the plaintiffs alleging the service violates the First Amendment right to equal access to the president’s comments and Fifth Amendment prohibitions barring unreasonable conditions for government resources. WHITE HOUSE CONDEMNS STAFFER ACCUSED OF BETTING ON TRUMP SPEECH AS A 'DISGRACE' Trump serves as the largest shareholder of Trump Media, accounting for 40% of its share ownership. The plaintiffs also took aim at a separate agreement between Trump Media and Trump that provides Truth Social with six hours of exclusive access to his posts before they can be shared on other platforms, asking the court to bar Trump from "posting official government information exclusively" on his own website. The offering has sparked ethical questions among watchdogs, with media expert Kaivan Shroff telling Fox News Digital Trump’s financial stake in the company could harm his defense in the case. "Trump’s financial stake matters legally here because it gives the plaintiffs a much stronger argument that the alleged preferential treatment isn’t serving some legitimate government purpose, but instead a private financial interest," Shroff said, adding, "The ownership stake doesn’t make the arrangement unconstitutional by itself, but it makes the private financial benefit much harder to dismiss as merely incidental. And therefore that weakens the defense that there is some legitimate government interest in this practice at all." However, former state attorney Dave Aronberg believes Trump's ownership in the company is not the plaintiffs' primary hurdle in the case — it's the Constitution. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "President Trump’s ownership stake itself isn't necessarily the smoking gun for a violation, but it certainly strengthens the plaintiffs’ argument that government action and the president’s private financial interests have become unusually intertwined," Aronberg told Fox News Digital. "The biggest challenge for the plaintiffs is the substantive issue of whether the Constitution requires essentially simultaneous access to an official presidential communication, as opposed to merely preventing the government from excluding a particular news organization altogether," he added. "The courts will separate what may be distasteful from what is unconstitutional." Jason Mudd, CEO of Axia Public Relations, echoed the same sentiment surrounding questions about the six-figure subscription service and presidential ethics. "This does not sit well with the electorate. Charging for faster access to a public official’s statements tells citizens their government may not be working in their interest," Mudd told Fox News Digital. "Financial advantages already exist. Turning it into a published policy with the President’s direct involvement raises the stakes and the ethics concerns." Mudd went on to relay his own piece of advice as to how Trump Media should proceed regarding the service. "Sunlight is the best disinfectant," Mudd said. "If this were my client, I would advise Trump Media to put real distance between the President’s financial interest and any product built on access to him and his views. Recusal is often a stronger position than litigation." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House and Trump Media for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80be7a2c5335ae1046e15e 8 things we learned from Google's Pixel 11 event te 2026-08-15T19:31:06.395Z 8 things we learned from Google's Pixel 11 event Google packed a lot into its annual Made by Google event on August 12. We got four Pixel 11 phones, a new Pixel Watch, Google's first finder tag and fresh Pixel Buds features. Yet one theme kept coming through. Google wants its devices to anticipate what you need before you have to ask. I was especially interested in what these upgrades could change in everyday use. A faster processor sounds nice. A phone that surfaces your flight information when someone texts you about a trip feels much more personal. If you want to see how much has changed in one generation, take a look back at our coverage of the Pixel 10 event and Google's previous phones, smartwatch and earbuds. Here are the eight things that stood out to me. New! Free live CyberGuy class: Protect Your Money From Today’s Biggest Threats Join us Saturday, August 29, at 10 AM ET for a free CyberGuy LIVE class covering five simple steps to help defend yourself against AI scams, fraud, identity theft and financial hacks. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will explain how to set up bank alerts, strengthen your account logins, protect your phone number, freeze your credit and help secure your retirement savings against unauthorized transfers. No technical experience is needed. You’ll also receive our financial protection checklist, and every registrant will get a link to the class recording afterward. Reserve your free spot today at CyberGuyLive.com. The phone lineup includes the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. All four use Google's new Tensor G6 processor and are designed around its latest Gemini Intelligence features. The standard Pixel 11 gets a camera bar that is 40% thinner than earlier base-model Pixels. It also has a larger 48-megapixel main camera with 56% more light sensitivity than the Pixel 10. Its 5x telephoto camera now supports up to 30x Super Zoom. The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL have Google's brightest Pixel displays yet, reaching up to 3,600 nits. Google also says a new display coating provides more than twice the scratch resistance of the previous Pro generation. Their upgraded telephoto camera can reach up to 120x Pro Zoom. All three traditional Pixel 11 models now start with 256GB of storage. Google also carries Pixelsnap magnetic wireless charging into the Pixel 11 lineup, with Qi2 support and faster wireless charging that can reach up to 25W on compatible models. Pixelsnap lets you snap on compatible chargers, stands, grips and other magnetic accessories. Then there is the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Google made it almost 10% lighter and about 1 millimeter thinner than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. A redesigned hinge, new back material and stronger outer display also make it three times more durable than last year's Fold, according to Google's testing. That gives the Pixel 11 family a clearer reason to upgrade beyond AI alone. Google has changed the cameras, durability and charging experience while refining the physical design. Google is also trying to make switching from an iPhone less painful. Quick Share on Pixel can now send and receive photos and videos with iPhones and MacBooks, while Google says your photos and group chats can move over when you switch. All four Pixel 11 phones are available for preorder now, including the Google Pixel 11, Google Pixel 11 Pro, Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold. They officially go on sale August 20. FBI HELPS TAKE DOWN AI PHISHING RING Google is taking another step toward making Gemini feel less like an app you open and more like something that can help across your phone. Gemini can now handle multistep tasks across more than 40 apps. Pixel 11 can also surface information based on what you are doing. For example, if a friend messages you about an upcoming trip, a card can appear with your booking information and flight status. Pixel can also suggest actions based on your conversation. If you are discussing dinner plans, for example, it may offer a prompt to make a reservation. It can suggest adding an event to Calendar or saving a location to Maps. Google also introduced Rambler, a Gemini-powered voice input feature. It cleans up natural speech as it transcribes you. That means filler words such as "um" and "ah" do not have to end up in your finished message. That could be one of those small features you quickly start using every day. Much of this is powered by Google's new Tensor G6 processor. Google says Tensor G6 can process on-device AI tasks up to 3.5 times faster while using up to 3.5 times less energy than the previous generation under its testing. Google also introduced Sign To Text, which lets Pixel understand American Sign Language through the camera. Users can sign to write, chat or prompt Gemini from the keyboard. Google says the feature can recognize one-handed and two-handed signing along with facial expressions for grammar and tone. It is available for ASL now, with more sign languages planned. One of my favorite ideas from the event is Magic Capture. Instead of making you concentrate on hitting the shutter at exactly the right second, Magic Capture can analyze around 400 frames during a typical session. It then delivers carefully timed 12-megapixel photos. The feature can also automatically crop or unblur an image. At the same time, it saves video without making you switch camera modes. That could come in handy with kids, pets or anything else that refuses to pose for you. The hardware gets an upgrade too. Pixel 11 has a new 48-megapixel main sensor that Google says delivers 56% more light sensitivity than Pixel 10. Its 5x telephoto camera can reach 30x Super Zoom. Meanwhile, Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL get an upgraded 48-megapixel telephoto camera. Google says its larger sensor provides 30% more light sensitivity. The Pro phones can reach up to 120x Pro Zoom. Google says the new Instant Night Sight is four times faster, helping Pixel capture low-light photos without requiring you to hold the phone still as long. There is also a new Camera Looks feature. It lets you choose a visual style before taking the photo. You can select a default look or customize additional styles to suit the shot. If the camera is your biggest reason for upgrading a phone, you may also want to compare the new Pixels with our current top Android phones of 2026 at cyberguy.com. Remember when phones had little notification lights? Google is bringing that idea back in a much more noticeable way. Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL introduce HiLight. Colored LED lights around the camera flash can glow while the phone is face down. For example, HiLight uses different patterns to show when Gemini is listening, thinking or responding. You can also assign colors to important contacts so an incoming call gives you a visual clue about who is calling. Google says message notifications from favorite contacts are among the capabilities planned for HiLight later. I like the thinking here. Phones are very good at pulling us back onto the screen. A quick visual signal could give you useful information without demanding your full attention. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold gets HiLight as well. With Gemini getting access to more context on your phone, privacy was an obvious question at the event. Google says Pixel gives users visibility into what AI is doing and controls over how their data is used. You can also turn AI features on or off. Google highlighted several security protections built into Pixel 11. The phone can automatically block many spam calls and texts while warning you about messages or calls that may be scams. Google is also promising seven years of automatic security updates. An upgraded security chip is designed to help protect personal information stored on the phone. Pixel Watch 5 may be the device I would watch most closely after launch. Google upgraded its GPS and says route tracking can be twice as accurate as previous Pixel Watch generations in difficult environments. The watch also gets 50% more RAM and a faster processor compared with Pixel Watch 4. Then there is Google Health. Pixel Watch 5 introduces Health Guardian features that look for longer-term changes in your wellness. These include monthly summaries involving blood pressure trends, sleep breathing quality and insulin resistance trends. Google says these features are designed for general wellness and are not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions. The headline safety feature is Breathing Emergency Detection. It uses the watch's sensors and on-device AI to look for a severe, persistent drop in oxygen saturation. If the wearer becomes unresponsive, the watch can automatically call emergency services and transmit the person's location. There is an important catch for U.S. buyers. Breathing Emergency Detection is currently available on Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Watch 5 in select European countries. It is not currently available in the United States. Google says it plans to expand the feature to more countries. Pixel Watch 5 is available for preorder now and starts at $399 for the 41mm model and $429 for the 45mm version. The watches go on sale August 20. Google is officially entering the finder-tag business. Pixel Tag is a small tracker for things such as keys, wallets or luggage. It connects to Google's Find Hub network, which includes more than one billion Android devices. That network can help locate an item when your own phone is no longer nearby. When you are close to the tag, Ultra-Wideband with Bluetooth Channel Sounding can provide distance and directional guidance on compatible devices. You can also make the Pixel Tag play a sound. Interestingly, the button on the tag works in reverse too. Press it and you can ring your phone. Google says the replaceable battery lasts more than one year. The tag carries an IP67 water and dust resistance rating. You can also share a Pixel Tag with up to 10 people. Security matters with any location tracker. Google says Android phones automatically warn you if an unknown tag appears to be traveling with you. We have covered Google's expanding location tools before. You can read more about Find Hub and Google's Android security protections. Pixel Tag costs $29 for one or $99 for a four-pack. It is not available for preorder yet. Google says it goes on sale November 11. WHAT A SCAMMER SEES THE MOMENT THEY GOOGLE YOUR NAME Google did not replace the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Instead, it announced new software features and a new Olive finish. Google says an upgraded Active Noise Cancellation feature can compensate when the fit or seal changes, helping maintain noise cancellation while you are moving. Another clever feature connects the Buds with Pixel Watch. Later this year, your Buds will automatically pause audio if your Pixel Watch senses that you have fallen asleep. Google also says Live Translate improvements are coming to Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a later this fall. Pixel Buds Pro 2 are also getting the new Olive color to complement this year's Pixel devices. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are available now, with the new Olive color joining the lineup. Google could have spent its Pixel 11 launch talking mainly about faster processors and brighter displays. Instead, some of the most interesting changes focus on reducing how much attention your devices demand. Magic Capture could make it easier to get the photo without experiencing the entire moment through your screen. HiLight could tell you whether a call matters before you pick up your phone. I am also watching the Pixel Watch 5 closely. A watch that can automatically call for help during certain breathing emergencies could become an important safety tool. However, U.S. buyers need to know that feature is not available here yet. Pixel Tag feels overdue, especially given the size of Google's Find Hub network. Still, proactive Gemini may be the biggest shift. Your phone can increasingly use context from your apps and conversations to decide what information might help you next. That could save time, but it also makes understanding your privacy settings more important. How much should your phone know about what you are doing in order to predict what you need next? Would you welcome that kind of help or rather have Gemini wait until you ask? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80bc222c5335ae1046e115 Advocate tells freed Marine vet's physical, psychological torment in Russian prison as 5 Americans remain held te 2026-08-15T19:21:06.345Z Advocate tells freed Marine vet's physical, psychological torment in Russian prison as 5 Americans remain held Kieran Ramsey, the chief investigative officer for Global Reach, detailed the horrific conditions U.S. Marine veteran Robert Gilman experienced while wrongfully detained by Russia and urged the immediate release of five other Americans held in Russia in an interview with Fox News Digital. Ramsey, who worked with U.S. authorities to secure Gilman's release after 1,666 days in a Russian prison, praised President Donald Trump's efforts to secure Gilman's return on humanitarian grounds. "Mr. Gilman's home, no doubt, because of the leadership from President Trump. He made a full court press with his senior most team requesting that the Russians release him on a humanitarian basis, which is exactly what happened. And no doubt it was the work of some good, quiet diplomacy on the part of people like Steve Witkoff, his special envoy and Secretary Rubio, and even the CIA director was involved," Ramsey told Fox News Digital. Gilman was released to U.S. authorities on Tuesday after Russian police arrested him in the city of Voronezh in 2022 after he made an unplanned diversion to Russia on his way to a new teaching job in Moldova. Ramsey detailed the circumstances that led to his arrest. MARINE VETERAN ROBERT GILMAN RETURNS TO US SOIL AS TRUMP ADMIN FULFILLS REQUEST: 'NO AMERICAN LEFT BEHIND' "The start of this horrific nightmare comes from the fact that he was actually transiting Moscow. He never intended to stay or visit Russia. He was en route to a new teaching job in Moldova. And while en route, he became really sick. He had to stay and recuperate. And he does have some extended family in Russia. His father had immigrated from Russia years ago. So after he recuperated to where at least he thought he was well enough, he decided to go to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow to renew his passport. But again, en route to the embassy, he became violently ill and that's where Russian police came upon him, thought he was drunk, assaulted him, said that he assaulted them, and then it just snowballed from there," Ramsey revealed. Ramsey also revealed the treatment Gilman received while in a Russian prison, which included an extensive campaign of beatings and apparent psychological torture. "Never have we seen the treatment that Mr. Gilman suffered as bad as anybody else. He was provoked in prison. He was beaten in prison, He was forced to exercise, he was forced to fight, and then he was told just some crazy things like, you know, there was a hit team to go assault his father in Boston. And things like that, when they're all together and you're cut off from the outside world and you have no idea if there's any hope, you can imagine how that compounds on somebody," Ramsey explained. AMERICAN EX-MARINE FEARED NEAR DEATH AFTER WEEKS IN CATATONIC STATE IN RUSSIAN PRISON When asked if there was any legitimacy to the Boston hit team, Ramsey said "totally psychological mumbo-jumbo disinformation campaign to make him feel awful." Gilman, Ramsey told Fox News Digital, is now recuperating in a U.S. hospital alongside family, and while he "still has a long road to go," was able to receive immediate medical care thanks, in part, to the State Department designating him as a wrongful detainee. But Global Reach is representing five other Americans detained in Russia who Ramsey argues also deserve that status and have yet to receive it. "All five of those we would assert are wrongfully detained do meet the criteria under the Robert Levinson Hostage-Taking and Accountability Act," Ramsey told Fox News Digital, referencing the 2020 bill that grants the president "visa- and property-blocking sanctions against any foreign person responsible for or complicit in the unlawful or wrongful detention of a U.S. national abroad." FREED MARINE RETURNS HOME 'VERY FRAIL' AFTER RUSSIAN 'NIGHTMARE' AS FAMILY ADVOCATE URGES TRUMP TO FREE OTHERS But Ramsey also detailed the political hurdles that may prevent the U.S. from immediately recognizing the detainees as wrongfully detained. "There's been a policy debate inside the State Department as to whether classifying them or categorizing them as wrongfully-detained will raise the price in that diplomacy or that hostage diplomacy negotiations with the Russians to get their release," he explained. Ramsey then told the stories of his five clients, each facing debilitating health conditions in their imprisonment. Alexander Antonov, the first of Ramsey's clients he described to Fox News Digital, is an international businessman from California. "He's a proud husband and father. He's an international businessman. He had business interests in Russian-occupied Crimea and Ukraine," Ramsey explained. Antonov was on his way home from a business trip from Ukraine and transited through Russia "which obviously is a risky venture," Ramsey said. Russian authorities stopped him and found his U.S. passport and "immediately he became a target for them," Ramsey also said. Antonov is now sitting in a Russian prison and was recently violently assaulted by another inmate, Ramsey said, adding that he continues to hear reports that Antonov's being harassed simply for being an American. IRAN JAILS PSYCHOLOGIST OVER TRUMP PLEA AS REGIME DEMANDS HE MAKE AMERICANS ‘LOOK STUPID’: FAMILY Antonov was detained just over a year ago, Ramsey told Fox News Digital. He then detailed the case of David Barnes, a Texas native who traveled to Russia to retrieve his children after his Russian ex-wife fled and took them to Russia. Barnes was embattled in a contentious custody battle with his ex-wife, Ramsey explained, in which she allegedly made unsubstantiated claims about him. "Mr. Barnes went to Russia to recover his children and his ex-wife yet again made claims of criminality against him and the Russians acted upon it. And he's been sitting in a prison now for over four years, and he's got his own health issues," Ramsey explained. Olga Jezler, a 36-year-old green card holder who lived in New York, is another detainee Ramsey represents who was taken after flying to Russia to take care of her sick sister. AMERICAN MISSIONARY KEVIN RIDEOUT RELEASED AFTER MORE THAN 9 MONTHS IN CAPTIVITY IN NIGER After flying to Russia to take care of her sister with cancer, Russian authorities detained her because she was carrying CBD oil, which Ramsey said was legal in Russia. "Nevertheless, the Russians saw an opportunity and they charged her with drug trafficking. And today she still sits in a Russian prison," he told Fox News Digital. Jezler has significant health issues and is at risk of losing her ability to have children, Ramsey said. The condition she has is easily treatable in the U.S., he explained. Andre Khachatoorian is, Ramsey said, yet another case of somebody who was not supposed to be in Russia. Khachatoorian was transiting through Russia to reach Armenia while transporting a rifle, Gilman said. He allegedly had all the proper paperwork. Khachatoorian also has an autoimmune disease that continues to get worse while he been sitting in a Russian prison for more than four years, Ramsey said. UKRAINE POUNDS BLACK SEA FLEET’S ‘LAST MAJOR STRONGHOLD’ WHILE PUTIN FLEXES NAVAL POWER IN PACIFIC Ramsey also named Chuck Zimmerman, who Russian authorities nabbed in international waters. "Chuck Zimmerman is originally from Virginia. He set sail on his lifelong dream with his life savings to sail around the world and end up in New Zealand where he was planning to be a master electrician," Ramsey detailed. Zimmerman, Ramsey told Fox News Digital, had planned to travel through the Red Sea to reach his final destination, but he rerouted after the war in Iran began. "He could even hear the bombs from his sailboat where he was at the time. So he decided to divert to the Black Sea. While in the Black Sea, in international waters, the Russian Navy approached him and told him, under threat of force, you will follow us to the Russian port of Sochi or we will sink you," Ramsey told Fox News Digital Zimmerman had a firearm on board his vessel, leading Russia to charge him with international arms trafficking, Ramsey told Fox News Digital. He has been in a Russian prison for over a year. "He has very serious medical issues. We've consulted medical authorities even recently who have told us he either needs to be treated for a bleeding gastric ulcer or perhaps something worse. But at this time, as we sit here, He's unable to eat without having to throw up immediately after. He's losing weight at a very rapid pace. And quite honestly, he's losing hope that he's ever gonna make it out of there," Ramsey said. RUBIO UNVEILS VISA RESTRICTIONS TARGETING CYBERCRIME NETWORKS Ramsey again iterated the urgent need for the U.S. to designate his five clients as wrongful detainees. "We don't want to lose momentum right now," he said. "Seeing Mr. Gilman come home was fantastic. And I've been asked, 'well, you guys should be, you know patting yourselves on the back or people should be celebrating.' Well, no. It's fantastic. Mr. Gilman's in a hospital in the US with his family right now, but.... We alone have five other families that are going, 'when can we expect the same for our loved one?' And we have to keep the pressure up everywhere we can to make sure people know these folks' names and have an expectation that the U.S. Government is going to do everything they can to convince the Russians to let these people go," he said. Fox News Digital contacted the U.S. State Department for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80b9ca2c5335ae1046e0d5 Harvard research fellow says higher education must rethink what students learn in AI era te 2026-08-15T19:11:06.543Z Harvard research fellow says higher education must rethink what students learn in AI era Higher education is at a crossroads as institutions across the country grapple with how to approach artificial intelligence in the classroom. Universities have instituted policies around the technology, while some professors have returned to paper tests and taken other measures aimed at preventing students from improperly using AI. However, Harvard University Senior Research Fellow Christopher Dede says they are focusing on the wrong problem, and are not adequately preparing students to face a world in which AI is ubiquitous. "The problem is that our educational systems are geared to teaching reckoning and their quality is measured by assessing reckoning, the GRE, the SAT, the LSAT, et cetera, et cetera. And so what we're doing is preparing human beings to lose to AI as opposed to preparing human beings with skills that complement AI," Dede told Fox News Digital. EDUCATORS WARN AI DEBATE HAS FOCUSED TOO MUCH ON CHEATING, NOT ENOUGH ON STUDENT LEARNING Dede is a seasoned professional when it comes to blending technology and education. He spent 22 years as the Timothy E. Wirth Professor of Learning Technologies at Harvard before becoming a research fellow with the university. Dede also served as the chair of the Learning & Teaching program at Harvard Graduate School of Education from 2001 to 2004. Central to Dede's view of AI in higher education is the distinction between "reckoning," or calculative prediction, and "judgment." He traces this back to philosopher Brian Cantwell Smith, explaining that while technology is good at reckoning, humans are good at judgment, making the two complementary rather than competitive. Dede noted that the vast majority of what he has read about AI in education is "about doing things better," such as revamping traditional teaching methods and automating them using generative AI. However, he argued that using AI to teach more efficiently overlooks a larger problem: many of the skills that students can learn from AI are also the ones that the technology will increasingly perform in the workplace. "It's really important to remember that anything that AI can teach, AI is going to do in the workplace because it's actually much easier to build a workplace tool that just does whatever the skill is than it is to build a teaching tool that somehow has a glass box on top of the black box of AI so that human beings can learn how to do this," he said. STUDY FINDS MORE AI PRAISE FOR BLACK STUDENTS, SOFTER TREATMENT OF FEMALES He said that the focus needs to be on "doing better things" rather than simply "doing things better." Dede added that one of the core benefits of using emerging technology in education is actually being able to do something more powerful than what was previously possible. Dede pointed to active, collaborative and project-based learning, as well as immersive simulations, as ways institutions can use AI to develop students' judgment skills. He used a negotiations course as an example, saying that a student could take multiple classes on the subject and earn good grades without ever actually demonstrating the ability to successfully negotiate. However, he believes AI could be used to assess whether students actually possess the ability to apply skills they have learned in the classroom. "So, what AI can do is to mimic the landlord or to mimic a used car dealer or to mimic your boss when you want a raise, and let you rehearse and apply all those wonderful things you learned in your negotiation courses through practice so that when the real world situation comes along, you can give a skilled performance that involves judgment," he said. Dede argued that generative AI's language capabilities can also help analyze what students say and do during those performances, providing insight into what they retained from the course. REP. TED LIEU: AI IS ALREADY TOO POWERFUL. WE NEED A KILL SWITCH BEFORE DISASTER STRIKES As AI becomes increasingly common in professional settings, students will need to learn how to pair the technology's analytical capabilities with human judgment, according to Dede. He said AI assistants can do things that no human realistically could. In his example, he suggested that an AI assistant could examine large quantities of medical literature and draw insights from patient records. However, it also has its limitations, as AI lacks the ability to understand pain and morality or the difference between quantity and quality of life. "The tools are great for the reckoning part, but they're terrible at the judgment part," Dede told Fox News Digital. He added that professionals could need to be re-skilled so they are able to use AI tools while also recognizing the value of the patterns that the technology picks up. However, Dede cautions against relying solely on AI for reckoning, saying that students still need to be taught how to reason so the technology does not become "magic." He added that one must be able to discern when an AI tool is spitting out "hallucinatory reckoning" versus "genuine reckoning." Simply knowing how to use generative AI may not be enough to give students the advantage they seek when entering the workforce. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE One of Dede's colleagues advertised an unpaid internship and received 200 applications from students eager for the opportunity. However, there was a problem. She noticed that the vast majority of applications appeared to be identical as students had put information about the internship into generative AI and told it to write a letter. Dede said his colleague was almost immediately able to eliminate a number of candidates because of her suspicion of AI usage. The anecdote, according to Dede, illustrates why students need to develop skills to help distinguish themselves from what can be done using AI. While students need to learn how to use AI without becoming overly dependent on it, Dede argued that restricting the technology in the classroom was not the answer. He said that professors returning to analog methods, such as blue books and paper-only tests in an effort to prevent students from using AI to cheat, are "missing the point entirely." Dede believes professors in higher education need to ask why they are teaching something, rather than how they can stop students from using technology to cheat. While he believes it is important for higher education to understand how to teach students to work with AI, Dede is not confident that there will be noticeable changes any time soon. "I don't know if the elite universities will change, but a lot of the other universities will change in order to survive," he said. "And they'll come out with something that is ultimately far more powerful that's based around demonstrating that their graduates have judgment and understand enough about reckoning that it's non-magic and are capable of thriving on the kind of chaos that we see in the modern world." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80b7742c5335ae1046e095 Pro wrestler LaBron Kozone talks decision to sign with MLW, getting called 'generational' prospect te 2026-08-15T19:01:08.407Z Pro wrestler LaBron Kozone talks decision to sign with MLW, getting called 'generational' prospect Pro wrestler LaBron Kozone signed a multi-year deal with Major League Wrestling (MLW) in March and was immediately described as a blue-chip and "generational" prospect. Kozone won a few matches and is heading into Saturday’s "Fusion" looking to enact some revenge against Joe Coffey as the Scottish superstar took out legendary authority figure Teddy Long on a previous show. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL Kozone talked to Fox News Digital about his decision to sign with MLW in a recent interview . "It was just a great opportunity just with how things are going today in the wrestling world, you want to put yourself in a predicament where you become most effective, you know?" he said. "You just look at the states where you have so many different promotions out there, what's going on in their universe and I know a lot of people in different universes and I'm looking at MLW and it's just like, OK, for me it’s probably the best situation with everything that I have going on in my obligation in pro wrestling. "It goes deeper than just inside the ring and wrestling but it's how can I help people out outside the ring because I run Firestar Pro Wrestling Training School. So it's not only an opportunity for me, but it's opportunity for a lot of my students who are already getting a lot of opportunity. And plus, MLW is the fastest rising pro wrestling promotion out there right now. It's the most accessible and it's the fastest rising. Every show that I've attended, even before I got signed, it's been sold out. I feel like they're definitely pressing on something game changing." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM MLW owner Court Bauer was the one who called Kozone a "blue-chipper and a generational prospect" earlier this year when the company announced Kozone’s signing. Kozone said he wasn’t quite sure what being a "blue-chipper" was but agreed with the notion that he was a "generational" talent. "Honestly, just to be quite frank, I don't know what blue chip means. But generational talent, I can understand that," he said. "I appreciate (it). That means once in a lifetime, which I do agree with. I feel like I am a once in a lifetime not just talent but once-in-a-lifetime person. To (have) done what I done, have as much impact as I've had if only been in it for a little bit over a decade." He previously told Fox News Digital that if he’s able to dispatch Coffey, he’s looking to go after some gold next. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80b7332c5335ae1046e070 Anthropic shares more details about how Claude’s new watermarks will work te 2026-08-15T19:00:03.778Z Anthropic shares more details about how Claude’s new watermarks will work How will the watermarking actually work? Can it be hidden with editing? And how does this affect code? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80b2822c5335ae1046dff4 Democrats Make South Carolina the First Contest in 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar te 2026-08-15T18:40:02.295Z Democrats Make South Carolina the First Contest in 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar The party’s membership finalized the new order for the first six states to winnow the candidate field, pushing back Iowa and New Hampshire. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80b06b2c5335ae1046dfc7 Retired Navy SEALS plunge into New York Harbor for patriotic swim honoring service and sacrifice te 2026-08-15T18:31:07.392Z Retired Navy SEALS plunge into New York Harbor for patriotic swim honoring service and sacrifice This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Navy SEALs, veterans, first responders and others plunged into the waters of New York Harbor Saturday morning for the annual NYC SEAL Swim, which honors the service and sacrifice of America's greatest heroes. "This is all about honoring our fallen," retired Navy SEAL Brad Geary told Fox News' Joey Jones. "Honoring our country, honoring God." Against the backdrop of the Statue of Liberty, Geary joined fellow retired Navy SEALs Bill Brown and Jimmy May to reflect on the mission behind the event, which combines miles of swimming and physical challenges with tributes to those who served and sacrificed. 9/11 MUSEUM CEO REFLECTS ON LASTING IMPACT OF TERROR ATTACKS AS AMERICA MARKS 250TH BIRTHDAY Brown, who founded the NYC SEAL Swim, said the location itself is part of the message. "[We chose the setting] because of the Statue of Liberty and what she represents: our freedoms, our civil liberties," he said. "Ellis Island, what does she represent? All the men and women who came to our country for a better life, our nation's diversity. Let's talk about Empty Sky Memorial, what does she represent? All the Americans who lost their lives on 9/11," Brown added. "We love this country." May, a retired SEAL commander who founded Beyond the Brotherhood, the event's 2026 beneficiary, said the mission for the nonprofit grew out of his own difficult transition from military to civilian life and the loss of four friends to suicide. MAN TURNS TRAGIC LOSS OF BEST FRIEND TO SUICIDE INTO URGENT OUTREACH TO LONELY STRANGERS "When I first got out of the teams, a lot of my friends, four, to be specific, had killed themselves, and I wasn't sure what to do," May said. "I felt really alone." That experience drove May to build the kind of support network he felt was missing, connecting fellow SEALs with a renewed sense of community, service and purpose. May said the organization has since received an "outpouring of support" from across the country. Saturday's gathering brought together veterans, first responders, supporters and families of the fallen. Some of those families have found their own meaning in the tradition, with many returning year after year to stand alongside the SEAL community. "It means so much," said Cindy Dietz, a Gold Star mom whose son, Navy SEAL Danny Dietz, was killed in Afghanistan in 2005. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "I've been here... since Bill started. And to watch the team guys, to be with the team guys means so much to me." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80ae132c5335ae1046d9c2 Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr gets kneed in the head during chaotic play, leaves game te 2026-08-15T18:21:07.056Z Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr gets kneed in the head during chaotic play, leaves game Unfortunately for Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr., baseball can sometimes be a contact sport. In the bottom of the sixth inning during the Blue Jays’ 3-1 win over the New York Yankees on Friday at the Rogers Centre, Guerrero took a knee to the head in a chaotic play. The Blue Jays were trailing 1-0 with runners on first and second base with one out and George Springer up to bat. Nathan Lukes was on second base, while Guerrero was on first. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Springer rolled over on Gerrit Cole’s fastball and hit a weak ground ball to third baseman Ryan McMahon. The Yankees’ third baseman charged the ball, stepped on third base, retiring Lukes, and fired to first base to try to complete the inning-ending double play. Instead, McMahon threw it in the dirt, and first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. was unable to make the catch. When Garcia tried to pick the ball out of the dirt, his glove flew off and the ball went away from him. Guerrero looked to capitalize on the blunder and took off for third base. Garcia finally recovered, grabbed the ball and fired a bullet to third base. The problem? No one was covering the bag. Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. was a couple of paces off the bag, and Garcia’s throw went into foul territory. As Lombard went to pursue the ill-advised throw, he ran into Guerrero and kneed him in the head, dislodging his helmet. Despite looking dazed, Guerrero scampered home to tie the game at 1-1. After scoring, he bent over and received help from his teammates as he made his way to the dugout. Guerrero was removed from the game after the collision. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Manager John Schneider said Guerrero had "a little bit of a headache" after the collision. "Kind of precautionary right now," Schneider said of the decision to remove Guerrero. "We'll see how he is tomorrow." McMahon and Garcia were both charged with errors on the play. "Just didn't work out, man," McMahon said of the play. "Obviously led to a couple of runs for them and that hurts." Guerrero, who signed a 14-year, $500 million contract extension with the Blue Jays last season, has had a down year. The six-time All-Star is hitting .263 with just seven home runs and 46 RBI. The lack of power is astounding, as he has hit at least 23 home runs in every full season of his career. He has not hit a home run at home this year. While he might not be providing the thump the Blue Jays are used to, he still anchors the middle of their lineup. Losing him would be a significant blow to a Blue Jays team that is in pursuit of the third Wild-Card spot in the American League. The Blue Jays (60-64) will play the Yankees (68-54) in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday at 3:07 p.m. ET and will hope to have their star first baseman in the lineup. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80a9632c5335ae1046d933 Exclusive: Israel seizes vast Iran terror axis arsenal with surprising foreign origins te 2026-08-15T18:01:07.112Z Exclusive: Israel seizes vast Iran terror axis arsenal with surprising foreign origins JERUSALEM: Fox News Digital gained rare access to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Tzrifin Base in Central Israel, where a vast number of confiscated rockets, grenades, drones, sniper rifles, automated weapons, anti-tank rocket launchers, mortars and other military firepower used by Hezbollah and Hamas are stored. The seized arsenal of weapons — ranging in manufacturers from the Islamic Republic of Iran to Russia, China to homegrown producers in Lebanon and Gaza and even a Nazi-era gun —were part of the war machinery used by Hamas and Hezbollah against Israeli civilians and the IDF since Hamas terrorists attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. The IDF said Hezbollah also used weapons against Lebanese civilians. Hezbollah and Hamas — members of Iran’s so-called "axis of resistance." The terror groups have killed over 300 American citizens according to reports.  'WE WANT LAND INVASION': IRAN MOUTHPIECE TOUTS NEW MISSILE, BOASTS DECADES OF WAR PREP The Jewish state fought a multi-front war against Iran and its proxies at the height of the conflict. The remains of Iranian rockets litter the ground outside the weapons storage facility at Tzrifin for journalists to inspect. Tehran fired rockets into civilian areas during the war, including large cities such as Tel Aviv and Be’ersheva. Just days after the joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran in late February, the Islamic Republic fired a ballistic missile into Beersheba, causing injuries to 19 people. To the ordinary eye, it is a Herculean challenge to decipher the small Nazi swastika emblem on the German World War 2-era MG-34 machine gun seized at a Hezbollah terrorist compound in Lebanon. But, for the Israeli military commander of the Captured Equipment Evacuation Unit, Lt. Col. (res.) Idan Sharon-Kettler, it is a run-of-the-mill exercise in weapons identification. The German MG-34 has the "markings of an eagle carrying a swastika stamped on it," said Sharon-Ketler. IRAN REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR HAMAS AS TRUMP PUSHES TO DISARM TERROR GROUP Sharon-Kettler told Fox News Digital that the Nazi machine gun was used as "propaganda or for morale" of the Iranian regime-backed terrorists in Lebanon. A second Nazi-era assault rifle was confiscated from Hezbollah—the MP 44 (also termed StG 44). Hamas and Hezbollah, both of whom are designated by the U.S. as terrorist organizations, employed sophisticated methods to transform vehicles into high-intensity offensive weapons. So-called dual-use technology (equipment that can be used for civilian and military purposes) is the bread and butter of Hamas and Hezbollah. "Motorcycles like these took Israelis hostages," said Sharon-Kettler, as he showed an Egyptian Halawa Motors motorcycle that was captured in Israel on 10/7. The Iranian regime-backed Hamas terrorist movement killed over 1,200 people on 10/7, including more than 40 American citizens. Hamas took over 250 people hostage on the same day. The IDF also captured rockets from Palestinian Islamic Jihad that were used as "propaganda dummies" during parades against Israel in Gaza. HAMAS SAYS IT WILL DISSOLVE GAZA GOVERNMENT, BUT ISRAEL WARNS GROUP STILL SEEKS HEZBOLLAH-STYLE CONTROL The IDF seized all-terrain vehicles (ATV) used by Hezbollah in Lebanon to hold rockets and terrorists. One captured ATV was designed to hold six rockets with launchers."You can sit on top of a hill and control a road that goes underneath. And with six anti-tank rockets you will stop almost any vehicle that passes," said Sharon-Kettler. He said the ATVs provide great utility for Hezbollah in the rugged, hilly landscape of southern Lebanon. Iranian-produced mortars were also on display at the IDF base. "We found hundreds" of mortars in Lebanon, said Sharon-Kettler. The IDF captured drones, including decay drones. Sharon-Kettler said some of the Hezbollah drones are used "to make noise" in order to "divert [IDF]resources." According to Sharon-Kettler, the IDF captured "dozens" of Iranian regime-produced canons in south Lebanese villages, where Hezbollah’s core base exists. "In many houses the canons were pointing out of windows," said Sharon-Kettler. One cannon seized in Lebanon was of Russian origin. NETANYAHU REJECTS BOARD OF PEACE'S GAZA PLAN: NO 'WITHDRAWAL UNTIL HAMAS IS GENUINELY DISARMED' Hezbollah, like its counterpart Hamas in Gaza, embeds its terrorists in residential areas and civilian structures, including hospitals, schools and mosques. The IDF storage facility was packed with Russian-produced AK-47 automatic rifles and various versions of it. The IDF captured more recent Russian AK-103 and AK-104 automatic rifles in southern Lebanon. "Light sniper rifles, some made in Iran, some Russian, are very common with Hezbollah and Hamas," said Sharon-Kettler. Israel’s army also seized a highly decorated Turkish hunting rifle that was used by Hezbollah. The IDF found many highly sophisticated Austrian Steyr sniper rifles, including the Austrian Steyr HS .50 caliber sniper rifle, in possession of Hezbollah. Sharon-Kettler showed an Iranian replicated version of the Steyr sniper rifle. The IDF collected submachine guns in Lebanon that were manufactured by China and Russia, as well as anti-tank launchers produced by Russia and Iran, said the IDF weapons expert. Additional merchandise seized by the IDF includes all the trappings of a professional army and guerrilla terrorist forces. Well-crafted uniforms made in Syria, China and Lebanon along with helmets, anti-shrapnel vests, and medical kits are part of the IDF's confiscated war equipment. Sharon-Kettler explained the reasons for Israel being in Lebanon. "Even after the agreement we had with the Lebanese army and government, once we entered Lebanon again, we kept finding everything that is here. For me, it means, if we are not doing the work to clean Lebanon from military entities targeting are civilians, nobody else is doing that." The IDF commander referred to the November 2024 ceasefire agreement reached between Lebanon and Israel to cease the war between Jerusalem and the Hezbollah terrorist organization. Hezbollah joined Hamas in its war on Israel on Oct. 8, 2023 A State Department official recently told Fox News on background that the U.S.-led effort for Lebanon’s government to disarm Hezbollah and for a staged withdrawal of IDF troops from southern Lebanon will continue. The next round of talks is scheduled for early September in Rome. The State Department official said, "We feel good about the trajectory" of the talks and added, "We are not naive about the difficulties. Hezbollah is trying to sabotage the process, and both Israel and Lebanon are democracies under domestic political stress. But the fact that the teams sat together, communicated directly, and generated options is itself a structural change." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80a7092c5335ae1046d8dd Court filings reveal Kyrsten Sinema had sex multiple times with married bodyguard while serving as senator te 2026-08-15T17:51:05.964Z Court filings reveal Kyrsten Sinema had sex multiple times with married bodyguard while serving as senator Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema testified that she repeatedly had sex with her then-married security guard while she was in office representing Arizona, according to federal court filings. Matthew Ammel's ex-wife, Heather Ammel, is suing the Democrat-turned-independent, who left office at the beginning of last year, for allegedly breaking up her 14-year marriage. Heather Ammel sued Sinema in a North Carolina court under the state’s alienation-of-affection law. Sinema's legal team moved the case to federal court, then sought dismissal there, arguing her relationship with Matthew Ammel occurred outside North Carolina and that the federal court lacked personal jurisdiction over her. Sinema, who is unmarried, said in a July 31 deposition that she first had sex with Ammel around Memorial Day 2024. UTAH JUSTICE ALLEGEDLY SENT ‘INAPPROPRIATE’ TEXTS TO LAWYER IN KEY REDISTRICTING CASE, OFFICIALS LAUNCH PROBE "We were staying at an Airbnb in Napa, California. We were outside. Matt kissed me. We went inside and had sex," Sinema said in her deposition, which took place at a law office in Raleigh. Sinema said she and Ammel were staying at the property with her friends Penny and Grant Croissant, along with another member of her security detail. Their next tryst came in June when Sinema said she attended the wedding of CNN anchor Jessica Dean in New York City. She and Ammel had separate hotel rooms but were "intimate" in Sinema's room, she said in the deposition. In mid-July, the two had sex at her Washington, D.C., apartment after taking a red-eye flight from the West Coast, Sinema said, according to the transcript. And in mid-August, Sinema and Ammel traveled to Aspen, Colorado, for a "fundraising trip." She had sex with him again during that trip, she said. Sinema was not able to recall another supposed sexual encounter with him in Washington, D.C., in late September, though Ammel confirmed it in his own deposition. The affair continued into October 2024, when the two had sex at Sinema's house in Phoenix. Sinema acknowledged that she knew Ammel had three children and was married amid all the sexual encounters. During her deposition, a lawyer asked Sinema about a photo she texted to Ammel of herself in a towel. "I'm an endurance athlete. So a photograph of me with cupping marks is about sports," Sinema responded, saying she didn't specifically recall a photo of herself in a towel that she sent. In another message to Ammel, Sinema wrote, "Putting my hand on your heart. I'll see you soon. I miss you." UTAH SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RESIGNS AMID PROBE INTO ALLEGED RELATIONSHIP WITH REDISTRICTING ATTORNEY "You understand, Ms. Sinema, don't you, that a wife reading this might get concerned about who is sending her husband that kind of message referring to putting his — her hand on his heart? Can you see that?" the lawyer asked. Sinema said, "Yes." Heather Ammel also sat for a deposition in the case. She recalled discovering the affair when her husband came home "severely intoxicated" while they were staying at her parent's house, according to her testimony. In the deposition, Heather Ammel read aloud a message she discovered on her husband's phone from Sinema. "I hope your day was okay. Thinking of you. I am with you. I keep waking up during my sleep and reaching over for your arms to hold me," the message read. A screenshot of the message was visible in court filings. FORMER NEBRASKA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH ADMITS SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH EX-PLAYER, LAWSUIT CLAIMS In a text message she sent to her husband in June 2024, Heather Ammel described Sinema as "insidious" and "a woman who is willing to break up a family." Later in the deposition, Heather Ammel testified that her husband is an "established liar and manipulator," adding that she thought he was "actively manipulating" her and Sinema. The Ammels separated on Nov. 1, 2024, and their divorce was finalized in March 2026, according to court records. In the case against Sinema, there will be an evidentiary hearing on Aug. 19, per court documents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80a7092c5335ae1046d8d4 Former New York Knicks forward Charles Oakley has lawsuit against Madison Square Garden dismissed te 2026-08-15T17:51:05.306Z Former New York Knicks forward Charles Oakley has lawsuit against Madison Square Garden dismissed Former New York Knicks forward Charles Oakley’s lawsuit against Madison Square Garden and owner James Dolan was dismissed for a third time Friday. The legal drama between the former Knicks star and Dolan dates back to February 2017, when Oakley was thrown out of MSG following an altercation with arena security guards. The case was initially tossed in early 2020, then again in 2021 and revived in early 2023 before once again being tossed this week. MICHAEL JORDAN AND ADAM SILVER BOTH FAILED TO CONVINCE JAMES DOLAN TO END BEEF WITH LEGEND CHARLES OAKLEY After Oakley's removal from MSG, he was subsequently arrested and although the charges were eventually dropped, Oakley filed suit claiming false imprisonment and defamation, among other claims. MSG released a statement saying they plan on pursuing legal action against Oakley's lawyer Douglas Windsor and his "unscrupulous law firm," according to the New York Post. "For more than nine years, Mr. Oakley’s lawyers have pursued claims they knew were false," MSG said in its statement to the Post. "Those claims have now been dismissed by the Court in their entirety — for a third time. We are pursuing legal action against Douglas Wigdor, and his unscrupulous law firm, to hold them accountable for years of frivolous litigation and their blatant abuse of the judicial system." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS Oakley's legal team released a statement of its own concerning the dismissal of his lawsuit. STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU. DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW! "We are disappointed with the Court’s rulings. We believe there are conflicting accounts and only a jury can decide what exactly happened. We are hopeful that the Second Circuit will agree for a third time and remand the case for an immediate jury trial." The 6'8" Oakley played for the Knicks for more than a decade, helping the team reach the NBA Finals in 1994 and earning All-Star and All-Defensive Team considerations during that same season. His long-standing public feud with Dolan hasn't stopped Oakley from supporting the team, though, as the former Knicks enforcer attended several road playoff games en route to New York's first NBA Championship in over 50 years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80a4b42c5335ae1046d77e Bill Maher rips immigrants who refuse to adapt, says American values are ‘not negotiable’ te 2026-08-15T17:41:08.544Z Bill Maher rips immigrants who refuse to adapt, says American values are ‘not negotiable’ Comedian Bill Maher argued Friday that immigrants must assimilate to American culture and accept certain fundamental values like gay rights, women's equality and free speech, saying those principles are "not White values," but liberal ones. During his latest episode of HBO’s "Real Time," Maher blasted both sides of the political spectrum for their approach to immigration within the country — adding that there is "no doubt" that Democrats and Republicans "went to extremes." "If you want the American dream, you have to take the American values," he said. However, a public policy professor at Penn State University told Fox News Digital that Maher had it wrong.  DEM REP SETH MOULTON SAYS PARTY HAS NO IMMIGRATION PLAN, IS ONLY ‘OPPOSITION TO TRUMP’ "Biden's policy of open doors, and then Trump's policy of broken windows," Maher continued. "Now, I'm on the page of America doing what it used to do so well — stealing hard-working, talented immigrants from around the world and making them Americans." He went on to point to his belief that "something has changed" in the attitude of those immigrating to the United States who may no longer believe they should adapt to western cultural standards. "Now, most immigrants still want to assimilate, but some now have this other attitude of, ‘melting pot? F--- you, you melt," Maher said, while cracking a joke. "Look, you don’t have to love everything about America. We don’t. That’s why Yelp was invented." "But, you know, if you do get past ICE, America’s actually pretty cool," he continued. "We say, ‘You do you.’ Eat the food your grandma cooked. Speak another language at home. Celebrate religious holidays. We welcome your food, your art, your fashion, your first ladies." But according to Maher, the price of immigration comes with a cost. "But you have to answer one question: Do you like Western civilization? Because that’s what we are. And that’s not negotiable," he said. BILL MAHER DEFENDS WESTERN CIVILIZATION ON ‘REAL TIME,’ CITING REMARKS FROM JD VANCE "Honor killings, not letting women show their faces, polygamy, cousin f---ing, female genital mutilation — there’s lots of stuff we don’t do here, and it’s non-negotiable," Maher said. "And it’s not ‘White values.’ These are liberal values. People fought and died to establish them. And it’s not racist to say if you want to come here to help form a more perfect union, great. But some things are too fundamental to change." But the framing itself drew pushback from Nicole Kreisberg, an assistant professor in the School of Public Policy and the Department of Sociology at Penn State, who told Fox News Digital that Maher had the country's history backward. "In my view, Maher makes it seem as if America is built on a foundation of the 'melting pot,' rather than on 'assimilation,'" Kreisberg said. "To me, America is built on an attitude of 'assimilate or don't come.'" Kreisberg said that immigrants from all countries have historically been expected to assimilate to American culture, with harsh cultural consequences for those who either fail or cannot manage to do so. "Throughout history, the U.S. state has actually built up systems to discourage immigrants from pursuing this ‘melting pot’ strategy," Kreisberg told Fox News Digital. "Immigrants often face discrimination for speaking languages other than English in public; and for immigrants to advance in their U.S. careers, they often must speak English." Kreisberg added that for over two centuries, immigrants who hailed from countries with a large European population fared better than those who arrived in the country as racial minorities. "Immigrants past and present — such as Irish and Italians historically, or Chinese immigrants today — have sought to assimilate to avoid discrimination by changing their names to more ‘American’ ones, by adopting their food preferences for their children and by changing their political preferences," Kreisberg said, adding, "But unlike was the case with Irish or Italians, who eventually did manage to assimilate to become ‘White’ Americans, contemporary immigrants are struggling because of pivotal differences in how they are racialized." "In other words, no matter how much they try to assimilate, they may continue to face discrimination based on their skin tone," she said. BILL MAHER & DAVID CROSS GET INTO HEATED WAR OF WORDS OVER 'LOONEY LEFT' & TRANS RIGHTS, INCLUDING 3-YEAR-OLD On Friday, Maher turned to the audience and asked if "gay rights is one of our values that’s non-negotiable?" — eliciting a round of applause from the crowd. He pointed to congressional candidate Melissa Chaudhry, a progressive Democrat challenging longtime Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., and her failure to include LGBTQ+ rights as one of the causes she supports. When she was previously asked why her website did not mention LGBTQ+ issues, Chaudhry reportedly said, "because a lot of Muslims do not feel that way, unfortunately," according to The Stranger. Maher blasted this stance during his segment Friday, while condemning what he believes is a shift in progressive policy to see "everything as oppressor versus oppressed, but can’t see who actually does a lot of oppressing." "So let me ask, is this the progressive policy now? Is Ms. Chaudhry right?" he said. "We throw gay people under the bus any time it clashes with what makes Muslims uncomfortable?" DFW AIRPORT SCRAPS CONTROVERSIAL ISLAMIC FOOT-WASHING STATION PLAN AS TEXAS GOV ABBOTT TAKES AIM He then looked to dismantle a quote from activist Linda Sarsour, saying, "Our number one priority is our community. It is not to assimilate." "OK, but that’s not really how immigration works," Maher said. "If I move to Japan, I don’t get to say, ‘OK, everybody. A couple of changes. First of all, shoes stay on in the house now. Also, no more tentacle porn, that’s gone.'" Maher’s argument continued as he pointed out several cultural practices that are considered taboo in western civilization — adding that anyone who comes to America should not expect the country to compromise on such beliefs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE However, Maher concluded his argument by contradicting Kreisberg’s stance, insisting that his belief that immigrants should respect American values has nothing to do with "Islamaphobia," but instead a basic belief that those living within the country should respect the fundamental rights it protects. "Now, you can, and I’m sure some of you are screaming, ‘Islamophobia!’ But that’s just a bulls--- word to cow people into not talking about this," Maher said. "This has nothing to do with non-whites becoming the majority. I don’t give a s--- about that. I don’t give a s--- about colors. White people — they’re White, they’re not pandas. I care about liberal values being replaced by illiberal ones." Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80a4732c5335ae1046d6b6 2 Planes With Same Call Sign in Phoenix Could Have Been ‘Disastrous’ te 2026-08-15T17:40:03.910Z 2 Planes With Same Call Sign in Phoenix Could Have Been ‘Disastrous’ An air traffic controller noticed that two planes — one departing, one landing — were both flight 2482. He acted quickly to avoid confusion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a809dab2c5335ae1046d60e Actor charged with 24 felony counts in alleged child sexual abuse case te 2026-08-15T17:11:07.695Z Actor charged with 24 felony counts in alleged child sexual abuse case A California actor and producer is facing 24 felony charges after investigators said he used online casting calls to contact minors as part of an alleged pattern of child sexual abuse spanning decades. Shane Ryan Gledhill, 46, of Lompoc, was arrested Aug. 3 after Santa Barbara County Sheriff's detectives spent nearly five years investigating accusations of exploitation. Gledhill, whose work involved projects connected to actors including Shelley Duvall, Tom Arnold, Richard Dreyfuss and Ed Harris, was initially booked on 15 felony charges. That total has now climbed to 24. TIMOTHY BUSFIELD INDICTED ON CHILD SEX ABUSE CHARGES IN NEW MEXICO The investigation began in November 2021, when a 17-year-old survivor approached Santa Barbara County Sheriff's investigators about what they described as suspicious and inappropriate conduct involving Gledhill when she was 15, according to authorities. That initial report led to an investigation that eventually identified nine survivors, the Sheriff's Office said. All were minors at the time of the alleged offenses. In February 2022, investigators executed a search warrant at his residence in Lompoc. Investigators seized thousands of digital files, which underwent an extensive forensic examination. The Sheriff's Office said the investigation uncovered a pattern in which Gledhill allegedly used online casting calls and film-making projects to contact aspiring young actors. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS That detail prompted authorities to publicly release his booking photograph. "The Sheriff’s Office is releasing Gledhill’s booking photograph because detectives believe he often used the professional names ‘Shane Ryan’ and ‘Shane Ryan-Reid’ when contacting aspiring actors and filmmakers." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The press release continued, "Individuals who interacted with him under those names may not recognize his legal name. Detectives hope the photograph will assist in identifying additional survivors or witnesses." The charges against Gledhill include alleged offenses such as child molestation, rape, forcible sexual assault, contacting a minor with the intent to commit a sexual offense, possession of child sexual abuse material and providing harmful matter to a minor. Gledhill was taken into custody at his Lompoc home on an arrest warrant and booked into the Northern Branch Jail. His bail is set at $2 million. "Based on evidence developed during the investigation, detectives believe there may be additional survivors who have not yet been identified or come forward," the press release shared. Investigators believe the alleged conduct could span roughly 25 years, with potential survivors or witnesses located not only along California's Central Coast but also in the Los Angeles area and on the East Coast. Gledhill has a preliminary hearing set for Sept. 9 at Santa Barbara County Superior Court's Lompoc division. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a809b532c5335ae1046d5c8 Five college football teams ranked outside the preseason top-10 that went on to win it all te 2026-08-15T17:01:07.996Z Five college football teams ranked outside the preseason top-10 that went on to win it all In recent years, preseason polls in college football have caused quite a few fans to lose their marbles, so if you're one of the many who fall in this camp, you may want to take a mental health day on Monday, because that's the day the preseason AP Poll drops. While the release of the AP Top-25 should be a reason to celebrate – since it signals the arrival of college football – it's had the opposite effect lately. Most of the consternation comes from fans who believe their favorite team or conference is being under-ranked or under-represented, so if that's your particular gripe, fear not. THE 5 MOST DISAPPOINTING PRESEASON TOP-10 COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAMS OF THE 21ST CENTURY Many championship-winning teams over the past quarter century have found themselves ranked outside the top-10 of the inaugural AP Poll of any given season, and today I wanted to look at five notable examples from the turn of the 21st century. These are teams who defied the odds and turned what many thought would be a respectable season into an unforgettable one. Let's take a stroll down memory lane. We start this list off with a familiar face, as the most recent national champion is a prime example of shattering preseason expectations. Coming into last season, the idea was that the Indiana Hoosiers were able to catch a ton of teams by surprise while navigating an extremely friendly schedule in 2024 en route to a shocking Playoff appearance. Not many fans or media pundits were predicting a repeat of 2024 for Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers, and they were right, in a way. Not only did the Hoosiers make it back to the College Football Playoff, they won the whole damn thing, doing so while playing an infinitely harder schedule. The Hoosiers' preseason ranking took many things into account: undermanned roster (at least as far as recruiting rankings are concerned), tougher schedule, and more, but they didn't know how much of a wizard Coach Cig would be. CURT CIGNETTI REVEALS HOW WORKING FOR NICK SABAN CHANGED EVERYTHING: 'EVERY DAY WAS 4TH-AND-1' A guy like Fernando Mendoza deserves special mention, too. The Hoosiers' signal caller went from a little-known transfer from Cal to a Heisman Trophy winner and a number one overall NFL Draft pick. With the benefit of hindsight, it's easy to point and laugh at the pollsters for not ranking Indiana higher, but it made the victory even sweeter for Hoosier fans everywhere. This one might feel like a bit of a reach, given that they were literally just outside the top ten to start the season, but the 2013 Florida State Seminoles ended up being one of the defining teams of the 2010s and the last ever BCS champion, so the fact they started the season at 11 makes them an even more mythical story. The Noles had won the ACC Championship as well as the Orange Bowl just a season prior, but they also lost a ton of veteran leadership to the NFL, including quarterback EJ Manuel and two first-round NFL Draft picks on defense. Head coach Jimbo Fisher recruited well enough to offset those personnel losses, but no one knew how all these new players would gel, particularly redshirt freshman signal caller Jameis Winston. An undefeated season for the Noles and a Heisman Trophy-winning campaign for Winston proved every single one of the doubters wrong, as FSU ran roughshod over the ACC en route to its third national title in program history. When I say roughshod, I mean it, too. FSU slaughtered pretty much everyone on its schedule, including beating all four ranked conference opponents on its schedule by a combined score of 200-35. Pure dominance. And to think, this dream season probably started with Seminole fans lamenting the AP Poll for giving their team the shaft. Fascinatingly enough, there are a few key parallels that can be drawn between the first national champion of the 21st century and the most recent. The 2000 Oklahoma Sooners were only one spot higher than the 2025 Indiana Hoosiers, both were led by second-year head coaches, and neither had been ranked in the preseason polls for quite some time prior to this season. At the turn of the millenium, the Sooners had fallen on tough times, new head coach Bob Stoops hadn't done much to inspire hope in the folks of Norman following a 7-5 season in 1999. Despite this, Oklahoma was given a preseason ranking for the first time in five years, and although it wasn't exactly a symbol of confidence from the pollsters, it signified progress. Stoops showed everyone that he and his Sooners may have been a little ahead of schedule, though, with a perfect 13-0 season and a national championship over a Florida State team that had lost only one game in its previous 24 contests. Though Stoops was known for his defensive prowess, the offense showed out for most of Oklahoma's biggest games, including hanging 63 points on its rival, the 11th ranked Texas Longhorns. Not bad for a team no one thought would do much more than make another repeat appearance to the Insight Bowl. Hey look, it's another team with a second-year head coach coming off a 7-5 campaign the year prior. Other than a win over rival Michigan the year prior, coach Jim Tressel and the 2002 Buckeyes didn't have a lot to be excited about coming into the season. At least, that's what the general public thought. Behind the bruising running of precocious freshman tailback Maurice Clarette and a suffocating defense, Ohio State didn't allow more than 17 points throughout the entirety of its conference slate, which included a 14-9 strangling of a top-ten Michigan team. The real feat of accomplishment, though, came in the national championship game, as the Buckeyes defeated a Miami team many football historians believe is one of the best in the history of the sport. NEW PURDUE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR TRIES TRASH TALKING INDIANA ATHLETICS IN BIZARRE MOMENT Against all odds, the 11.5-point underdogs toppled the Hurricanes and their staggering 17 first-round NFL Draft picks in a thrilling (and somewhat controversial) double-overtime thriller in the desert. Many fans remember this Buckeyes team as the one that toppled a budding Miami dynasty, and it all started with a double-digit preseason ranking. If there is one shining example of a team shattering preseason expectations, it's the 2010 Auburn Tigers. Aside from the brilliance of quarterback Cam Newton, this team had no business winning anything of significance in the 2010 campaign. Coach Gene Chizik was in year two of a very questionable hire, one that was roundly booed by Auburn fans from the time he exited the plane in eastern Alabama due to his 5-19 record at his previous stop of Iowa State. An 8-5 record in year one did little to quell those grumblings, and the recruiting was stagnating behind other SEC rivals like Alabama and LSU. It looked like the Tigers were headed for another eight or nine-win season with more questions than answers until Clark Kent opened his shirt to reveal his "SuperCam" costume. I can't put into words how magical Newton was throughout the 2010 season, but to put into perspective just how much of the burden he shouldered for Auburn during its championship run, the Tigers led the SEC in scoring offense despite not having a single skill player other than Newton take a single regular season snap in the NFL. Those kind of mind-bending facts are what make this season so special for Auburn, but it also proves the preseason pollsters right in a way. Who could have seen the kind of carry-job coming that Newton pulled off in 2010? SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS The Tigers beat six ranked teams that year en route to a perfect 14-0 season in which Newton captured a Heisman and Auburn hoisted a crystal football. STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU. DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW! What makes Newton even more special is the fact that both the Tigers and Chizik immediately crashed back down to Earth the moment the star signal caller bolted for the NFL. Auburn would plummet back to a pedestrian 8-5 record in 2011, followed by a 3-9 campaign the next year that saw Chizik hit the unemployment line. Truly a team that captured lightning in a bottle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8096a32c5335ae1046d4e0 Seattle Seahawks make Devon Witherspoon NFL's highest-paid CB of all time, but probably not for long te 2026-08-15T16:41:07.730Z Seattle Seahawks make Devon Witherspoon NFL's highest-paid CB of all time, but probably not for long It is an NFL business fact that when its best players agree to new contracts, they break records as well as the bank. That's the case with Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon, who on Saturday became the league's highest-paid cornerback. Witherspoon agreed to a four-year deal worth $132 million that includes more than $101 million in guarantees, according to a source. And this: It not only makes Witherspoon the league's highest paid player at his position today but also all-time. PATRICK MAHOMES LEAPS PAST DAK PRESCOTT AS NFL'S HIGHEST-PAID QB WITH RECORD CHIEFS EXTENSION WORTH $504.75M Witherspoon's deal will average $33 million per season on an annual average basis which beats the $31 million per season Denzel Ward got from the Cleveland Browns last month. That's not all. Witherspoon, a Pro Bowl selection all three years he's been in the NFL, is getting paid to stop opposing wide receivers and quarterbacks. And this deal pays him more than many opposing wide receivers and quarterbacks. Consider that Witherspoon's deal pays more on an annual average than Aaron Rodgers gets from the Pittsburgh Steelers on an annual average – $22 million. It pays more than Kirk Cousins gets from the Las Vegas Raiders – $11.3 million. And while it doesn't eclipse what Baker Mayfield ($33.3 million) gets from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his total guarantees of $101 million are more than twice Mayfield's $50 million in total guarantees. Witherspoon's deal is in quarterback territory and Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold can attest to that. Darnold last season signed a deal that averages $33.5 million per season with $55 million in guarantees. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES LOCK UP JALEN CARTER THROUGH 2031 WITH RECORD $152M CONTRACT EXTENSION Witherspoon blew the guarantees figure away. And Witherspoon is obviously in the same neighborhood on an annual average. The business of the NFL is thriving and these deals are proof. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM And it is not likely to stop. Witherspoon's deal signals that another, likely bigger, contract is en route for a cornerback across the country. The New England Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez have been negotiating a new deal for months. Patriots owner Robert Kraft is on record as saying the Patriots were offering to make Gonzalez the highest paid cornerback in the NFL. It was a race to see whether Gonzalez and the Patriots or Witherspoon and the Seahawks would agree to a contract first. Witherspoon won that race. And you know what spoils go to the loser? Gonzalez will now be aiming to surpass Witherspoon's contract – because for the best of the best in the NFL, the next contract is usually the biggest. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8096622c5335ae1046d4b3 SpaceX officially closes its Cursor acquisition te 2026-08-15T16:40:02.905Z SpaceX officially closes its Cursor acquisition AI coding startup Cursor is now officially a part of SpaceX. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80944b2c5335ae1046d48f Justice Thomas reveals this elite institution is ‘off limits’ to him: ‘That's the world we're in’ te 2026-08-15T16:31:07.661Z Justice Thomas reveals this elite institution is ‘off limits’ to him: ‘That's the world we're in’ Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recently claimed that certain law schools and colleges were completely "off limits" for him and other conservatives to visit. "You know, I have never been to Stanford Law School," Thomas told Peter Robinson during an on-stage discussion hosted by the Hoover Institute. He went on to say that current conservative thought leaders, like himself, are largely unwelcome from high education institutions like Stanford Law School. "That's the reality," Thomas said. "That's the world we're in, because there’s certain places that are just presumptively off limits. This is the way it works. And that's true. I mean, I've been to Yale Law School, but that's the way it works. And to say it isn't, is to lie." CLARENCE THOMAS WARNS AMERICA: LIBERTY DIES WHEN WE CHOOSE COMFORT OVER COURAGE The comments from the high court justice came amid ongoing criticism from conservative pundits that college campuses have become intolerant to right-wing ideas and that students are being indoctrinated by liberal professors. Thomas alleged that, if not for YouTube, the ideas and works of American economist Thomas Sowell, who profoundly shaped his political views, would be lost to the younger generation of students because some people's views are "unpalatable" to the student body. "And so what these kids are getting is all that stuff [that] is not there," Thomas said, referring to colleges. "It's just on YouTube. It's available to everybody, and they get to make up their own mind." A Stanford spokesperson rejected Thomas' notion that the law school was "off-limits" for him to visit. "We would be honored to host Justice Thomas at Stanford Law School," a spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "The Stanford Constitutional Law Center, directed by Professor Michael McConnell, former Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, regularly hosts members of the judiciary on campus." "Our students and faculty would welcome the opportunity to hear from Justice Thomas and engage with his perspectives on the Court, the Constitution, and the law," the spokesperson continued. WATCH: CHAOS ERUPTS AS LEFTISTS INTERRUPT CONSERVATIVE GROUP'S UCLA EVENT FEATURING DHS LAWYER But in the past couple of years, there have been multiple incidents in which a conservative speaker's visit to the school was disrupted by student protesters. When Judge Stuart Kyle Duncan, who serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, visited in 2023 to give a presentation titled "Covid, Guns, and Twitter," he was met with fierce backlash from students affiliated with LGBTQ groups because of his judicial record. The student groups — OutLaw and Identity and Rights Affirmers for Trans Equality (IRATE) — repeatedly pressured the hosting organization, Federalist Society, to cancel the event or move it to Zoom. When that failed, a group of 90 law students appeared with signs and bullhorns to protest Duncan's talk, causing major disruptions that made it impossible for Duncan to complete his presentation. Duncan requested assistance and DEI administrator Tirien Steinbach took the podium acknowledging his free speech rights, but siding with the student protesters. "For many people here, your work has caused harm," Steinbach said to Duncan. "Is the juice worth the squeeze?" The incident led Stanford dean Jenny Martinez and president Marc Tessier-Lavigne to issue an apology to Duncan. The school required students to participate in mandatory training and subsequently made the school's position unusually explicit: protesting Duncan was protected, but preventing an invited speaker from effectively delivering a presentation violated Stanford's disruption policy. DHS LAWYER SAYS UCLA 'UTTERLY FAILED' TO STOP PROTEST CHAOS AT LAW SCHOOL APPEARANCE Three years earlier, when then-Texas Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins visited the law school to host a discussion, twelve student organizations organized a walkout. The groups took issue with Hawkins' role in litigation to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. Just five minutes into Hawkins' address, more than three-quarters of the audience left. Thomas did not point to either incident during his remarks at the Hoover Institution, nor did he say whether he had ever been invited to speak at Stanford. He did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Still, Thomas suggested that the ideological divide he sees within higher education has made engagement between conservatives and some of the nation's most prominent academic institutions increasingly difficult. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8091b22c5335ae1046d423 How to tell if your AI platforms’ accounts have been hacked te 2026-08-15T16:20:02.897Z How to tell if your AI platforms’ accounts have been hacked A guide on how to check if hackers have broken into your accounts on the most popular AI platforms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a808f9c2c5335ae1046d400 ‘A Man Without Love’ singer Engelbert Humperdinck credits underwater workout for keeping him ‘alive’ at 90 te 2026-08-15T16:11:08.979Z ‘A Man Without Love’ singer Engelbert Humperdinck credits underwater workout for keeping him ‘alive’ at 90 At 90, Engelbert Humperdinck has an unusual workout routine he credits with keeping him "alive" and going strong. The British singer, known as the "King of Romance," recently appeared on "The Jim Masters Show," where he shared his unconventional exercise regimen. "I walk out in the pool all the day," he told the host. "I do all my martial art moves in the pool underwater, which makes it even more effective. … And that’s how I stay alive and keep going and keep myself as fit as possible so that the audience can see me in a respectable way." JOAN COLLINS SHARES HER SIMPLE SECRETS TO AGING GRACEFULLY AT 93 "That's where I work out there in the pool," he said. "I do all my stuff up there, which is great." And it appears to be working. The "Release Me" singer is still performing regularly, with concert dates scheduled into 2027 abroad. He's also preparing to release a new album, "Faithfully," on Aug. 28. The album features Humperdinck putting his own spin on songs by Journey, the Cars, KISS and Aerosmith, with several guest musicians joining him on the record. While Humperdinck is working to keep his body young, a decades-old song is helping him reach younger audiences. His 1968 track "A Man Without Love" was featured in two episodes of Marvel Studios' "Moon Knight." "… Since ‘Man Without Love,’ it’s triggered something off," he said. "And it’s so nice. It’s so nice to know that people are now not worried about an age. They’re worried about the music, and that’s all that counts as far as I’m concerned. But I try to stay as young as possible all the time." While Humperdinck continues connecting with audiences through the love songs that made him famous, the lyrics have taken on a deeper meaning since his wife, Patricia, died in 2021 after living with Alzheimer's disease and contracting COVID-19. The couple married in 1964 and remained together for 57 years until her death at age 85. "She’s the backbone. She was the backbone to my whole life, I think, because she started with me when I was nobody. … And so she was instrumental in the early years. And when I really made it in the industry and got a family, I used to have to leave home for about three months at a time. And she raised the children by herself." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER While his heartfelt ballads are now bittersweet, Humperdinck still finds joy in performing them for audiences today. "There's no better feeling. There's no better feeling than walking on stage," he said. "I call myself a thespian of song. So when I'm singing, I act a part. It's not acting really, it's reality coming through. But I give my all and I read the lyrics a little differently now, especially since I lost my wife. And it comes out more sincere." "I’m a ballad singer, and I love, love singing ballads," he said. "There’s nothing like a good romantic ballad to touch the heart. And it puts people together. ... I feel responsible for putting people together." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS When the final curtain eventually falls, Humperdinck hopes those songs will continue bringing people together. "My legacy is my music, and music is timeless," he said. "And I listen to the radio and I watch on my phone, and I see the people in the past who have had massive, massive hits, and they're still being viewed by the living. And that's just wonderful. That's the kind of legacy I want to leave behind. I want to leave a good taste in my career behind." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a808f9c2c5335ae1046d3f7 Palisades Village to re-open, marking new milestone for fire-devastated community te 2026-08-15T16:11:08.325Z Palisades Village to re-open, marking new milestone for fire-devastated community Nineteen months after the Pacific Palisades wildfire destroyed more than 5,000 homes and uprooted the lives of tens of thousands of residents, locals and visitors to the affluent Los Angeles Westside neighborhood are marking one of the first positive milestones. Palisades Village, the neighborhood’s 100,000-square-foot, walkable luxury retail and restaurant enclave featuring more than 40 curated boutiques, eateries and experiences, is celebrating its reopening on Aug. 15. Festivities will range from a ribbon-cutting ceremony to shopping experiences, tastings, family-friendly activities and entertainment. "The way we reopen is a sign throughout the city that’s suffering in so many ways that we actually are resilient," Rick Caruso said during an earlier tour of the property. "We’re on a mission to bring back this city." PALISADES FIRE SUSPECT ALLEGEDLY DRIVEN BY 'SOCIETAL REVENGE,' BEHAVIORAL ANALYST TESTIFIES IN COURT The billionaire businessman, who is the founder and former CEO of real estate company Caruso, is considered a leading civic figure in Los Angeles. He has served on several local government commissions and established Steadfast LA, a public-private, recovery-focused partnership in the wake of the fires. Caruso reportedly spent more than $100 million of his own money on a failed mayoral campaign against Karen Bass in 2022 and has been an outspoken critic of how she has handled the wildfire and the running of the city since. While the Palisades Fire burned for three and a half weeks in January 2025 before being contained, Palisades Village largely survived the disaster but remained closed for extensive $100 million smoke remediation and rebuilding. The surrounding downtown commercial corridor, however, was severely impacted, with numerous local businesses and structures reduced to ashes. SPENCER PRATT PRAISES FIERCE GOP FOE IN RARE BIPARTISAN TURN "His complex was great, and I think it’s great that it’s reopening," one well-known Hollywood music composer who lost his home in the tragic fire and preferred to remain anonymous told Fox News Digital. "That will definitely help to just get some momentum where people will feel hopeful and that we’re getting back to normal and progressing in the right direction." He noted the continued need for a grocery store in the immediate area. Both a Gelson's and Ralphs Fresh Fare were obliterated in last year’s blaze. "… Houses are starting to pop up. It would definitely be nice to see in the next 12 months anything from the little restaurant that was once there, the supermarket and one of the gas stations — those basic needs that a community needs would be nice," he added. MISTRIAL DECLARED FOR PALISADES FIRE SUSPECT WHO ALLEGEDLY FIXATED ON LUIGI MANGIONE For his part, Caruso has stressed the importance of taking every step possible to ensure the Palisades Village revamp was clean, safe and free of toxins. "We took everything down to the studs and rebuilt it after having environmental engineers test it," Caruso told the Hollywood Reporter. Since 2018, Palisades Village has served as a see-and-be-seen hub for Hollywood types and locals. Its reopening will feature both legacy and new businesses. For instance, the Netflix-run Bay Theatre will return, along with namesake fine jewelry company Jennifer Meyer Jewelry, which gained a massive celebrity following after actress Jennifer Aniston wore one of its signature pieces in the 2006 romantic comedy-drama "The Break-Up." Approximately 60% of its original tenants will return, while others, such as Lululemon and Saint Laurent, will not. New business debuts include a New American grill run by award-winning chef and restaurateur Timothy Hollingsworth. The eatery will join Nancy Silverton’s new Italian chophouse, Spacca Tutto. "This is one of many positive steps in this journey," Traci Park, LA City Council member for the 11th District, told Fox News Digital. Park has worked closely with Caruso and his team and has been heavily involved in the recovery efforts in the Palisades. "We have been really excited to celebrate the return of every school, every business, every new home breaking ground across the Palisades, but I would say this may be one of the biggest developments in terms of spurring overall recovery, but specifically local business economic recovery," she said. Jacqui Irwin, Assemblymember for District 42, who introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 2692 to help residents of a Palisades condo community who were in legal limbo after discovering that the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) governing their property had expired shortly before the fires, called the reopening an "important milestone." "This is about more than reopening stores and restaurants, it’s about restoring a place where neighbors can reconnect, families can gather, and a community can begin to feel whole again," Irwin told Fox News Digital. "While there is still a great deal of work ahead, this reopening reflects the resilience and determination of the Palisades business community and offers a meaningful sign of healing, hope, and moving forward together." Corinne Verdery, CEO of Caruso, said, "Opening day will celebrate the resilience and shared determination that made this moment possible." She called it a "meaningful milestone" and "a celebration of all that lies ahead." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Beyond business aspirations and re-creating the high-end Palisades hub, the venture is deeply personal for Caruso. Both his daughter and son lost their homes in the blaze, while he and his wife lost a family home. The shopping center’s reopening, he said, is just one chapter in the Palisades’ comeback story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a808f5d2c5335ae1046d3db Overnight rain gives Lake Havasu City a brief soaking before heat returns te 2026-08-15T16:10:05.900Z Overnight rain gives Lake Havasu City a brief soaking before heat returns Lake Havasu City picked up about 0.16 inches of rain overnight Saturday, adding to a relatively wet stretch as the region heads back toward another run of triple-digit heat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a808aea2c5335ae1046d2a1 Rashida Tlaib rally moved after Jewish-owned Florida venue cancels event, cites 'increased security concerns' te 2026-08-15T15:51:06.618Z Rashida Tlaib rally moved after Jewish-owned Florida venue cancels event, cites 'increased security concerns' Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., an outspoken critic of Israel, was set to headline a rally in South Florida boosting three progressive Democratic candidates before the Jewish-owned venue hosting the event backed out a day before. The "Chomp the Oligarchy" rally to support two U.S. House candidates and one Senate candidate was scheduled for Friday night at The Venue in Fort Lauderdale, just four days before Florida’s primary election. State Rep. Michael Gottlieb, a Democrat, posted Thursday morning calling the event "anti-Jew," while also accusing House candidates Elijah Manley and Oliver Larkin, along with state Rep. Angie Nixon — who is seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate — of being part of an "Anti-Israel and Anti-Zionism coalition." Gottlieb then said Tlaib "has by far the deepest record of antisemitic allegations and is being brought here to help these candidates raise funds for their campaigns." JEWISH CALIFORNIA CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE SAYS HARASSMENT FROM GAZA AGITATORS WENT ‘BEYOND FREE SPEECH’ Following Gottlieb's post, The Venue posted a statement Thursday night indicating that the event was canceled, citing "increased security concerns." The statement did not mention Tlaib by name but said management pulled out after becoming aware of the "full scope" of the event and reviewing promotional materials. "Due to the increased security concerns as well as the welfare of attendees and staff, the decision was then made that the event would not proceed at our property," the statement said. "The Venue Fort Lauderdale is Jewish-owned and operated and our values and commitment to the Jewish community are deeply important to us." Fox News Digital reached out to The Venue for additional comment. Tlaib's representatives did not immediately return a request for comment. DEMOCRATS SPLIT OVER TLAIB'S LEBANON MEASURE AS REPUBLICANS SEIZE ON HEZBOLLAH OMISSION Prior to the event being canceled, The Venue reached out to Gottlieb asking him to take down his post, something he refused to do, The New York Times reported. Cameron Driggers, a lead organizer for the rally, told the Times that the Venue reached out to the rally organizers saying it would only host the event if Tlaib was uninvited, but the organizers refused. Manley, who has been endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America, is facing off against Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., while Larkin, a self-identified DSA member, is challenging incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla. Nixon is running against Alexander Vindman, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel known for testifying during President Donald Trump’s first impeachment inquiry. JEFFRIES DECLINES TO BACK WASSERMAN SCHULTZ AS BLACK LEADERS REVOLT OVER DISTRICT SWITCH The "Chomp the Oligarchy" event's organizers said on Instagram that they "will not be silenced by racist right-wing agitators and conservative Democrats," adding that they will "keep fighting to deliver for working-class Floridians." The rally ended up taking place at an alternate outdoor location reportedly with about 300 supporters in attendance. In his speech, Larkin addressed the tumult surrounding the event. "What we've seen in the last 36 hours is a mobilization campaign to try to intimidate and harass us with a campaign of Islamophobia. A campaign that seeks to excuse AIPAC's corrupting influence over our elections," Larkin said to a chorus of boos from the crowd. DEMOCRATS SPLIT OVER TLAIB'S LEBANON MEASURE AS REPUBLICANS SEIZE ON HEZBOLLAH OMISSION Tlaib also appeared at the rally as planned, introducing Nixon before she delivered her remarks. Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital on Wednesday "it’s no coincidence" Tlaib would be appearing at an event supporting candidates seeking to defeat Jewish Democrats. Tlaib, the first Palestinian American woman in Congress, has faced bipartisan criticism for her comments on Israel and Jewish people. The Michigan congresswoman has denied accusations of antisemitism. Congress censured Tlaib in 2023 for her embrace of the slogan "from the river to the sea," which she says is an "aspirational call for freedom, human rights, and peaceful coexistence" from Palestinians. Many Jews view the slogan as a veiled call for genocide against Israelis. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8088942c5335ae1046d255 Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland te 2026-08-15T15:41:08.293Z Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland The Pop Culture Quiz is your weekly test of what’s making headlines and breaking the Internet, from the Heartland to Hollywood. This week's quiz spotlights Hollywood confessions and dramatic transformations. Can you get all 5 questions right? For more Entertainment articles, visit www.foxnews.com/entertainment To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8088932c5335ae1046d24c Jonathan Alpert: Women were told to speak up. Except about women’s sports te 2026-08-15T15:41:07.647Z Jonathan Alpert: Women were told to speak up. Except about women’s sports Sophie Cunningham did exactly what women have been told to do for generations: She spoke up when she thought something was unfair. Apparently, that advice comes with an exception. Women have spent decades being told to trust their judgment, use their voices and refuse to stay quiet simply because an opinion makes someone uncomfortable. But when Cunningham said women’s sports should be for women, speaking up suddenly became the problem. That’s what makes her story bigger than basketball. Cunningham is willing to say publicly what plenty of women are more comfortable saying privately: They can support transgender people, treat them with dignity and respect, and still believe that women’s sports should be based on biological sex. Women fought for generations to have their voices taken seriously. So why, when the subject is their own sports, are some of them afraid to use them? CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Women’s sports exist because biological differences matter in athletic competition. That’s why we have women’s teams, records, scholarships and championships in the first place. The separation wasn’t incidental. It was the point. Sports also require choices. Someone makes the roster and someone doesn’t. Someone gets the scholarship and someone doesn’t. Someone wins the medal and someone finishes second. Deciding who belongs in a competitive category necessarily affects everyone competing for those opportunities. Cunningham isn’t standing on some obscure political fringe. More than two dozen states have enacted restrictions on transgender participation in girls’ and women’s sports. In June, the Supreme Court upheld laws in Idaho and West Virginia that allow eligibility for girls’ and women’s school sports to be based on biological sex. This isn’t some fringe position Cunningham dreamed up. It is now written into law across much of the country. Yet when a prominent woman says essentially the same thing, the reaction can make the position seem beyond the bounds of acceptable discussion. Cunningham has faced criticism from within the WNBA, protests have followed the Indiana Fever, and the controversy has grown large enough that the league is now discussing the transgender-athlete issue. But the outrage gets the headlines. The silence it produces matters more. I’ve heard women talk about this privately for years. They don’t want transgender people mistreated. But when the conversation turns to sports, some hesitate. They wonder why the biological differences that justified creating a female category in the first place should suddenly stop mattering when deciding who gets to compete in it. In private, there are questions and disagreement. In public, there is often silence. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! You don’t need to formally censor people to make them stop talking. Social pressure can do the job just fine. Watch someone get attacked, ridiculed or labeled for expressing an opinion and you learn from it. You may still believe exactly what you believed before. You just decide saying it publicly isn’t worth the trouble. That’s how self-censorship works. Nobody has to tell you to shut up. You anticipate what will happen if you speak, and you do it yourself. Teenagers are especially good at reading these signals. They notice which opinions get approval, which draw criticism and what happens to someone who says the wrong thing. If the social cost of an unpopular view gets high enough, the question changes from "What do I actually think?" to "What am I allowed to say?" That isn’t empowerment. It’s learning to keep your mouth shut. For generations, women were expected to accommodate others, sometimes at their own expense. Feminism challenged that. Women were told they didn’t have to stay quiet simply to keep somebody else comfortable. Yet some women now find themselves doing exactly that when the subject is women’s sports. They may believe the rules are unfair. They may have questions about biological sex and athletic competition. They may simply believe that the female category should remain based on sex. But they also know what saying so publicly can cost them. Staying quiet is easier. The vocabulary is new. The underlying instruction is remarkably old: Stay quiet. Be agreeable. Don’t rock the boat. Women don’t all agree about transgender athletes, and they shouldn’t have to. Women who believe inclusion should come first are entitled to make that case loudly. Women who believe biological sex should determine eligibility for the female category should be able to make theirs just as loudly. None of this excuses treating transgender people badly. They deserve dignity, respect and safety. But respect cannot require women to pretend there is no conflict here, no competing interest and no legitimate question worth asking aloud. Women have a stake in this conversation too. Cunningham spoke up because she thought something was unfair. When people got angry, she didn’t take it back. You can disagree with her. You can argue that she’s wrong. But the reaction to women who voice these concerns helps explain why others choose silence instead. Women fought for generations to have a voice. They shouldn’t have to whisper when the subject is their own sports. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8088932c5335ae1046d243 Little League World Series sign-stealing controversy erupts for the second straight year te 2026-08-15T15:41:07.086Z Little League World Series sign-stealing controversy erupts for the second straight year We've got big drama in the Little League World Series. For the second year in a row, sign-stealing accusations have blown up on the internet, with the latest taking place in Friday's game between Wisconsin and Iowa. It just means more in Williamsport! Davenport Northwest (Iowa) defeated Whitefish Bay (Wisconsin), 7-6, in the Midwest Regional Championship game on Friday. The win sent Davenport to the Little League World Series, and sent poor Whitefish home to, presumably, start school. But was there something nefarious at play? Let's head to the bottom of the second inning, where Iowa plated a couple runs and raised a few eyebrows along the way: "They're taking signs on second," the catcher tells his coach during a mound visit. "Who is?" manager Kyle Fox responded. "The second baseman." The kids go on to tell Fox that Northwest players are tapping their leg when the sign is put down, which is pretty clear from the video. Fox ignores it, and proceeds to give his pitcher a scouting report for the next batter. An inning later, things reached a boiling point with the bases loaded. That's when another Iowa player on second appeared to motion something with his arms right before the pitch, prompting Fox to call time from the dugout and tell the umpires exactly what was going on: ... And that was it. No warnings. No protests. No talking to the other coach, or the other team. The umpires congregated for 15 seconds, and then went back to playing ball. So, what are our thoughts here? The initial response, for me, would be ... So what? Runners have been relaying signs to the hitter from second base for a century now. It's on the catcher to put down better signs. It's on the manager to figure it out. Except, it's deemed "unsportsmanlike behavior" in Little League baseball. Rule 9.00 (d) states: Each umpire has authority to disqualify any player, coach, manager, or substitute for objecting to decisions or for unsportsmanlike conduct or language, and to eject such disqualified person from the playing field. If an umpire disqualifies a player while a play is in progress, the disqualification shall not take effect until no further action is possible in that play. NOTE: The local league has the option to adopt this rule application. The stealing and relaying of signs to alert the batter of pitch selection and/or location is unsportsmanlike behavior. If, in the judgment of the umpire, this behavior is occurring, the team manager and those responsible including any player(s) and/or coach(es) shall be warned after the first offense. Those responsible including any player(s), coach(es), and/or manager shall be ejected from the game for a team's subsequent offense. So, an umpire must first give the opposing team/player/coach a warning, and if it happens again, someone is getting tossed. This happened last year in a game between Oklahoma and Texas West, when play was stopped to get an actual ruling. Nothing happened, and things really went off the rails when play resumed: Lordy. What a moment! After all that, the kid belts a grand slam and Oklahoma goes on to win. You can't make it up. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS Anyway, sign-stealing has always been a thing. It happened when I was in Little League many moons ago. I was a catcher. From what I recall, we didn't just lay down and turn over. We mixed up the signs, and moved on with our day. It wasn't rocket science. STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU. DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW! Put down three signs, and the second one is the sign. Something like that. It's not hard. But, rules are also rules. And if the rule says it ain't allowed, the umpires probably shouldn't let it happen. Thoughts? Let me know! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8083e62c5335ae1046d1ab Seaweed-based coating could keep strawberries fresh for days without refrigeration, study finds te 2026-08-15T15:21:10.645Z Seaweed-based coating could keep strawberries fresh for days without refrigeration, study finds If you’ve ever brought home a carton of fresh strawberries only to find them moldy and destined for the trash a few days later, researchers may have found a simple solution: coating the fruit in a seaweed-based liquid that could keep it fresh without refrigeration. University of British Columbia (UBC) scientists developed the seaweed-derived coating with the goal of extending the shelf life of fresh produce and reducing food waste and reliance on energy-intensive refrigeration. "Nearly half of all food produced in Canada is lost or wasted, costing the economy an estimated $58 billion annually," the university reported in a news release on the seaweed-coating breakthrough. "Fresh fruits and vegetables are particularly vulnerable to spoilage, losing moisture and becoming susceptible to mold and bacteria during storage and transport." EATING 5 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES A DAY MAY NOT BE ENOUGH FOR HEART HEALTH, STUDY FINDS According to UBC, researchers developed the "natural, biocompatible, plant-based, and consumer-friendly" coating for post-harvest preservation by combining agar, a substance derived from red seaweed; with zinc, an essential nutrient; and tannic acid, a naturally occurring plant compound found in foods and beverages such as grapes and tea. "Applied to strawberries, grapes and apple slices, the coating extended shelf life by at least two-fold," the researchers reported in their study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. "The coating acts like a very thin and invisible protective barrier," Tianxi Yang, a UBC assistant professor of food science and the study's lead author, told Fox News Digital. "It helps slow moisture loss and gas exchange while also providing antibacterial and antioxidant protection, which together delay dehydration, softening, oxidation and spoilage." The shelf life of an average carton of strawberries could be extended considerably with this coating, Yang said. "At room temperature, uncoated strawberries showed visible spoilage within about two days, while coated strawberries remained fresh and intact for at least four days," she said. "When the coating was combined with refrigeration, we observed no spoilage for at least six days." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The coating is designed to be essentially tasteless and preserve the produce’s natural flavor, Yang said. Initial observations suggest the coating does not noticeably change the strawberries’ smell, texture or natural appearance. Yang added that she and fellow researchers plan to conduct comprehensive sensory studies soon. According to the UBC release, "the coating also showed antibacterial properties and no signs of toxicity in tests using human intestinal cells." The coating has not yet been approved for commercial use. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ For consumers concerned about ingesting the coating, researchers found that most of it can be easily rinsed off under running tap water. Further safety assessments and regulatory review would still be required before commercial use, Yang noted, but she said the results so far are encouraging. "The technology has demonstrated promising performance and scalability in the laboratory," she said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "The next steps will focus on further safety and regulatory evaluation, scale-up and commercial validation. We are also interested in connecting with potential investors and partners who can help advance the technology toward commercialization." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8083e52c5335ae1046d1a2 Former Bernie Sanders operative warns radical left has 'overtaken' the Democratic Party from within te 2026-08-15T15:21:09.971Z Former Bernie Sanders operative warns radical left has 'overtaken' the Democratic Party from within A former Bernie Sanders operative is sounding the alarm over what the Democratic Party has become, warning that the far left has "overtaken" the party from within. "Part of the reason it's been overtaken is because the establishment tried really hard in 2020 to block us, and in 2019, after AOC won, they did a blacklist and that actually backfired on them, and it made the far left grow stronger," Evan Barker told "Jesse Watters Primetime." Barker, who raised money for Democratic candidates throughout her career before deciding to vote for Trump in 2024, argued that the Democratic establishment's efforts to contain its insurgent flank ultimately backfired, pushing activists to build their own political infrastructure — from training one another to recruiting donors, including billionaires. EX-DEM OPERATIVE DETAILS 'NEW DONOR ESTABLISHMENT' BEHIND MAMDANI-ERA PROGRESSIVES: 'NOT FROM THE GRASSROOTS' The result, Barker argued, is a party increasingly influenced from the inside by its activist base, donors and staffers, some of whom she says are considerably further left than the politicians they work for. "I think they've kind of been captured from all sides. They have these hyper-left-leaning donors coupled with the staff that's been radicalized and the base," she said. Barker said she has watched that shift play out even within the movement she once joined, pointing to Sanders' positions on issues including guns and immigration. "I've seen him kind of be dragged further and further to the left by what he views as his message bearers, people like AOC and Ilhan Omar and now Abdul El-Sayed," she added. DEMS' LEFTWARD LURCH GETS LEGS AS EL-SAYED'S MICHIGAN SENATE VICTORY SPARKS PARTY DEBATE Barker's warning comes as a new crop of progressive candidates and democratic socialists test its strength ahead of the midterm elections, including figures she says are carrying forward the movement that Sanders helped build. Progressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, whom Barker specifically named as one of Sanders' emerging "message bearers," recently secured the Democratic nomination in a close primary against Rep. Haley Stevens. Others have won key primaries elsewhere, including Mamdani-backed Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez in New York. Barker previously revealed to Fox News Digital that the Democratic Party's leftward shift prompted her decision to leave the party, sharing that she was inspired to enter politics during former President Barack Obama's 2008 campaign. "If you look at him then, and you compare him to the modern movement of the party today, it is just night and day. They have gone left on so many critical issues, like immigration and identity politics, and defund the police and just all of these things that I did not sign up for," she said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE She added that former President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and then-Vice President Kamala Harris' subsequent nomination made her recognize in "real time the manifestation of everything the Democrats had become." Fox News' Robert McGreevy contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8083a42c5335ae1046d17b Arizona Snowbowl and Machine Solutions hosting leadership and communication class te 2026-08-15T15:20:04.905Z Arizona Snowbowl and Machine Solutions hosting leadership and communication class The three-day Our Community Listens class is "part of a broader effort to help equip local leaders, employees, educators, and residents with the skills to build stronger relationships and healthier organizations." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8081502c5335ae1046d14a Ted Cruz, conservatives respond after Talarico criticizes Bible-related education in schools as 'propaganda' te 2026-08-15T15:10:08.206Z Ted Cruz, conservatives respond after Talarico criticizes Bible-related education in schools as 'propaganda' Texas state representative and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign responded after a resurfaced video of his comments on the Bible and education sparked outrage. A clip resurfaced this week of Talarico, a Christian seminarian, speaking in a video hosted by the Center for American Progress Action Fund in 2025. In the clip, the host asked Talarico about his legislative battles with "Christian Nationalists," meaning people who consider America to be an inherently Christian nation.  The portion that went viral recently when Talarico blasted the "most insidious" legislation he fought to stop while serving in Texas government, claiming one bill required schools in the state to teach Bible stories as historical fact. He argued that this amounted to pushing "propaganda" on children and was not just bad for state schools, but for society overall. "It was a new state curriculum that would teach Christian Bible stories as historical fact, as the only truth to our youngest students, and I mean kindergarten, first graders," he said. "These are kids who aren’t able to think for themselves yet. They haven’t formed their own worldviews." TEXAS DEM NOMINEE JAMES TALARICO INVOKES FAITH TO DEFEND ABORTION RIGHTS, ‘THE BIBLE IS SILENT ON ABORTION' He further warned that the alleged effort to "push propaganda, to push indoctrination on those youngest students is deeply immoral and should trouble all of us." Sen. Ted Cruz. R-Texas, retweeted the clip, asking a brief, "Um, wut?" alongside numerous other commentators. "The claim made by Representative Talarico is misleading," Mary Elizabeth Castle, director of government relations for Texas Values told Fox News Digital. "The curriculum he was referring to in the video from 2025 is the Bluebonnet curriculum, which was an English Language Arts curriculum adopted in the winter of 2024 that helped students understand the copious amounts of Bible references made in historical speeches and common stories like Dr. Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech."  "The references to the Bible in the Bluebonnet curriculum help students understand the thousands of everyday idioms that people use every day that have some context to Scripture," she continued.  "The Bluebonnet curriculum was defended by top religious liberty law firms like First Liberty Institute and high elected officials like Dr. Ben Carson," Castle added. "The purpose of the biblical references was to improve reading scores and reading comprehension among students. The majority of Texas parents and stakeholders testified in favor of the curriculum, which passed at the State Board of Education. A very small number of people would agree with Mr. Talarico’s sentiment and a number of school districts have purchased this curriculum." POWERFUL LGBTQ+ GROUP'S ENDORSEMENTS COULD TANK VULNERABLE DEMS OVER RADICAL YOUTH TRANS AGENDA First Liberty executive general counsel Hiram Sasser told Fox News Digital, "Courts across the nation have determined that the Bible has had profound influence on Western culture and is an important piece of literature and history. No education is complete without understanding the Bible and its influence, as even the ACLU recognizes. What is crazy is that Talarico is to the Left of the ACLU, which agreed in a court settlement with us that the Bible may be taught in Texas schools." "Democrats have a funny way of defining ‘indoctrination.’ When they do it, it's ‘inclusion.’ When it opposes their ideology, it's considered government-imposed cruelty," Tim Graham, the executive editor of Media Research Center's NewsBusters, told Fox News Digital. "Talarico has clearly and repeatedly identified himself as a pusher of leftist gender ideology, which stands in dramatic contradiction to biblical teaching. So it's not shocking he doesn't want anybody discussing the Bible in the classroom." A spokesperson for Talarico's campaign told Fox News Digital, "James is a Christian seminarian who’s dedicated his life to the teachings of Jesus Christ — fighting religious and political corruption when he sees it because there’s nothing Christ-like about powerful people using scripture to score political points. While billionaire-bought politicians like Ken Paxton attack James for his faith — he will continue encouraging Texans across the political spectrum to come together by loving their neighbors as themselves." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE In an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, Talarico shared his personal views on the importance of the separation of church and state, even as a Christian seminarian. "As a Christian, I think my concern is for the Muslim kid and the Jewish kid, the Hindu kid, the atheist kid who’s sitting in a classroom who now has a poster on the wall forced by the government that says, you know, your religion is inferior, or you're not welcome here," he had said. "And I just think if Jesus saw that, he would weep for those students and would demand that we love them as ourselves. And so that's why I kind of spoke out against the bill on theological grounds, not just constitutional grounds." Talarico’s campaign has also drawn criticism over his support for raising children as transgender, though he has drawn a line regarding procedures such as gender reassignment surgeries for minors, a policy he explicitly opposed in a June interview. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a807efd2c5335ae1046d100 Sophie Cunningham supporters rally in Indiana while displaying what makes America great te 2026-08-15T15:00:13.683Z Sophie Cunningham supporters rally in Indiana while displaying what makes America great A large group of female activists, moms, and concerned citizens rallied again this week outside an Indiana Fever game in support of Sophie Cunningham and keeping women’s sports female. On Friday evening just outside of the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, they made their voices heard. After traveling to Portland and Chicago, I witnessed firsthand how refreshingly normal Indiana Fever games felt both outside the arena and inside. The crowds were vocally supportive of the women, and the few men accompanying them. Many Fever fans gave the Cunningham rally crowd a thumbs up, some provided encouraging words, and others stopped to take photos with the almost life-size Sophie Cunningham poster. It was a nice change of pace compared to the radical, profane, aggressive trans protesters they have had to face in other cities. Shockingly to much of the WNBA and liberal media, this group isn’t just a bunch of conservatives, who completely align on all of their politics. It’s a diverse group of people that represent a beautiful mix of registered Democrats, conservatives and people from a wide range of backgrounds and communities. It’s not some sort of MAGA coalition, which many love to claim. It’s a group that represents what America should, and used to like: Almost three dozen citizens agree that women’s sports and spaces should remain female, though disagreeing on a litany of other issues, while supporting the one female professional athlete courageously willing to stand up for what’s right. SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM SEES SUPPORT SURGE AFTER STAR PUTS CAREER ON LINE FOR GIRLS SPORTS Kara Dansky, a registered Democrat who serves on the board for Democrats for an Informed Approach to Gender, told me, "The truth of the matter is, the clear majority of registered Democrats in this country are aligned on these topics." She went on to diagnose the problem from the top down in Washington, D.C., and across the country, saying, "The problem is that our elected officials are selling out women and girls. They’re selling out children at the altar of a cult." When asking Dansky what she’d say to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who put together a task force of general managers and team presidents to tackle the transgender issue the league faces, she didn’t hold back. "There are girls watching today. There are girls that do not understand what Title IX meant in 1972 to women like you, who have benefited from Title IX. You owe these girls commitment to female only sports." HHS OFFICIAL WARNS OF IRREVERSIBLE RISKS AS TRUMP ADMIN RESTRICTS FUNDING FOR YOUTH GENDER PROCEDURES A group called LGB Courage Coalition also rallied outside the Fever vs. Wings game with a gigantic sign that said: "Chemical castration isn’t medicine. Save girls’ sports. Save boys’ bodies." LGB Courage Coalition Executive Director Jamie Reid, who is a whistleblower from a pediatric gender center said, "I participated in medically transitioning kids… I [now] work to try to stop transitions and I think that it is incredibly tied up with the sports movement right now." When asking Reid what she would tell the WNBA Commissioner and her task force from her unique perspective, she said: "At the bottom line, this is about medical evidence. There is no good medical evidence to support the medical transition of any minor. We know at that basis, we don’t have to be so wrapped up in the question of ‘What is a woman?’" Reid reemphasized how this should not be addressed from a "WNBA values" perspective, like how the task force is said to be tackling this, but "If we address it from a medical evidence perspective… We don’t have to have these huge task forces. We just know medical transitions do not work." Reid finished her thought with, "This is not a liberal or a right issue. This is also not a gay or straight issue. I’m a lesbian, my entire coalition is gay and lesbians… Most Americans know that [transitioning] kids is not right. This is a common sense American issue where Sophie Cunningham just said what we already knew in the Midwest." Social media influencer Becky Weiss, who has 1.2 million followers on Instagram, told me: "I've been speaking out against the extreme LGBTQ ideology, especially targeted at children." Weiss also had high praise for Cunningham. "I love what Sophie is doing, taking a stand for little girls, grown women in women’s sports, because they deserve to play on a fair playing field. Boys simply do not belong. It’s not controversial. It’s just literally common sense." STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU. DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW! When discussing what she’d tell the commissioner, Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams, Minnesota Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeve, Weiss said, "There’s no such thing as a trans child. A kid only thinks they’re trans if someone grooms them, groomed them, or indoctrinated them to believe they are trans… Men don’t belong in women’s bathrooms, in women’s sports, in women’s locker rooms. And kids certainly don’t need to have any of this in their lives." This group, which seems to grow every game they rally, is a great example on how to agree to disagree. They find common ground on a vital issue that is affecting women and girls, and yes, boys too as Jamie Reid and her team emphasized in our conversations. Kara Dansky even believes in aspects of White privilege. I think it’s nonsense. But we shook hands and are happy to link arms in the fight to protect women’s sports and spaces. That’s how America should be. Let’s hope as rally organizer Amy Sousa told me that she hopes the "pressure that we put on them (WNBA), will make them stand up and do the right thing." You don’t need weeks or months, WNBA. The league is for females only. Just state the common sense that the vast majority of America affirms. In the meantime, these women, and a few men, will continue to organize across the country, showcasing a lost art of linking arms on an important issue, while not allowing petty politics to ruin the progress they’ve made. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a807ef62c5335ae1046d0da Flagstaff Medical Center adds treatment option for prostate cancer te 2026-08-15T15:00:06.129Z Flagstaff Medical Center adds treatment option for prostate cancer The treatment has a radioactive payload that’s attached to a protein designed to seek out only the areas with cancer, as it is aligned with a type of cell that's only present in prostate cancer, even if the cancer has… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a807ca12c5335ae1046d0b0 Birders bond over banding te 2026-08-15T14:50:09.349Z Birders bond over banding Hummingbird Society hosts 2 more weekends of public banding A hummingbird’s heart hums just as much as its wings. When the International Hummingbird Society puts on its banding events every other Saturday at the Page Springs Fish Hatchery, members want everyone to get the chance to feel it. After ab Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a807a482c5335ae1046d047 Former Disney star David Henrie rejected 'secular' Hollywood lifestyle after life-changing monastery visit te 2026-08-15T14:40:08.650Z Former Disney star David Henrie rejected 'secular' Hollywood lifestyle after life-changing monastery visit Former Disney star David Henrie is opening up about how he rejected the "secular" Hollywood lifestyle after going on a life-changing monastery visit. Earlier this week, the "Wizards of Waverly Place" star was a guest on Raymond Arroyo's "Arroyo Grande" podcast and discussed how his friendship with fellow actor Kevin James led to him discovering his faith. "I started changing my whole perspective on life and faith. I so craved an objective belief system. I grew up in relativistic Hollywood and, you know, a partying lifestyle, secular life, worldliness, materialism, and it left me empty," Henrie said. "I call it the bubblegum theory of pleasure. Every time you eat a piece of bubblegum, it loses its flavor. In a few moments, you pop another one in. At the end of the day, you've gone through the whole pack, and now you just feel worse than you did when you started. That was me before I met Kevin," he continued. HEATHER LOCKLEAR SAYS SHE LIVES 'FAR AWAY' FROM HOLLYWOOD AND STAYS OUT OF THE SOCIAL SCENE Henrie detailed that he found God during this time, and James extended an invitation to him to visit St. Michael's Abbey in Orange County in 2012 and do his general confession. "And I was like, 'What's that?' So, I learned about what it was, and I wrote a whole chapter book to bring to the priest there," Henrie said. Henrie told Arroyo that he felt "so relieved" after his monastery visit with James. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "It was the monastery that changed my life," he added. The actor tied in his first monastery visit to his documentary series, "Seeking Beauty," where he explores the deeper meaning behind the art, architecture, food, music and culture of some of Italy’s most beautiful places. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The first season debuted in January on EWTN+ and the second season is based in Spain and is in the works. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8075992c5335ae1046cfa7 Lions betting outlook for 2025: why the NFC North division title is the best play at +170 te 2026-08-15T14:20:09.315Z Lions betting outlook for 2025: why the NFC North division title is the best play at +170 Last season, it was fairly easy to make an argument that the best division in the NFL was the NFC North. All of the teams in that division were able to win nine games, but the Vikings and the Lions missed the postseason. Will the Lions find a way back into the playoffs this year, or will it be another down year? I was pretty high on the Lions going into the season last year. I didn’t expect them to take a step back, and for the first portion of the season, I think I was correct. They lost Ben Johnson to the Bears, but I still thought the team would be good with all of their weapons and their defense. The Packers beat them to start the season, and their only other loss in the first seven weeks was to the Chiefs. After the bye week, the wheels kind of fell off as they went 4-6 over their final 10 games. Only one of the final six losses was by more than one score, so perhaps there can be some positive regression coming their way this year. DETROIT LIONS GREAT FRANK RAGNOW DETAILS HIS ABRUPT RETIREMENT, FAILED COMEBACK ATTEMPT As mentioned, with Johnson taking over the Bears, the Lions didn’t have quite as crisp an offense, but they did add Drew Petzing this season, and that should help the offense take a step forward. The team had some changes on the offensive line, but they also did put some moves in place to address it. One change that should be interesting is that they sent away David Montgomery to the Texans. They replaced him with Isiah Pacheco, who is not quite the bruiser that Montgomery was. Aside from that, they gave an extension to a couple of guys, but nothing major. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS I have to imagine that the team, looking at last year’s performance and those close games, thinks they can just make small adjustments in order to get back to the postseason. Without Montgomery, the ball should be in their star, Jahmyr Gibbs’ hands even more. Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of the best wide receivers in the league, and Jared Goff has hooked up with him repeatedly. With a strong offensive line, the Lions offense could be very dynamic. On defense, it probably comes down to health. Aidan Hutchinson is a great defensive end, and they have some solid linebackers. I do have concerns about the secondary, but overall they should be fine. STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU. DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW! They have a win total of 10.5, and their schedule sets up fairly well to get those wins. I’m not sure I want to get too involved with it though. I probably would prefer to play them to win the division at +170. I think their schedule is easier than the Bears and Packers, which might mean they only need to beat out the Vikings, a team with a quarterback battle. Another interesting one is for them to have three wins after five games at +170. They faced the Saints, Bills, Jets, Panthers, and Cardinals. The Saints and Jets are at home, and I think both will be wins. I don’t know that they will beat the Bills and Panthers on the road, but they should beat Arizona. I also like St. Brown to be over 1249.5 receiving yards. He has hit that in three consecutive years. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8075982c5335ae1046cf9e DAVID MARCUS: Karoline Leavitt’s lasting legacy is opening the White House to indie press te 2026-08-15T14:20:08.513Z DAVID MARCUS: Karoline Leavitt’s lasting legacy is opening the White House to indie press At the end of the month, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will end a tenure that many consider to be one of the best in the 97-year history of the office. Importantly, she will leave something behind — a vital legacy of opening the briefing room to independent media. Leavitt handled her office with grace and dexterity, no mean feat for someone communicating for President Donald Trump, who talks more than a morning radio disc jockey. Somehow, she was never in front of his messaging, but also never far behind. As a queen of cool, Leavitt could not be flustered. She always had an air of confidence and, dare I say, levity. Even when her occasional jocular barbs were tossed at reporters, they rarely turned into acrimony. SCRAMBLE FOR KAROLINE LEAVITT'S REPLACEMENT ENSUES WITH JUST WEEKS UNTIL TRUMP'S SPOKESPERSON EXITS Beyond serving as a model for future press secretaries, Leavitt’s strongest legacy will be her commitment to opening up the White House media ecosystem to small indie news outlets and even social media influencers. Every press conference opens with a question from the "new media seat," a practice that was much maligned early on by fussy old legacy outlet reporters who rolled their eyes at these commoners gaining entry to their fancy club. I recall a friend of mine, who was new to the briefing room, telling me of an old regular huffing and puffing and saying, "This is where I stand, you have to move!" She did not move. WHITE HOUSE PUSHED FOR PROTOCOL TO PRESERVE CORRESPONDENTS' CREDIBILITY AFTER TRUMP'S SECRET PLANE SWITCH How gauche it was, having mere bloggers or TikTok personalities with this kind of access to the most powerful office in the world. But Leavitt understood that in today’s media, those voices now have as much purchase as major newspapers once did. It was bumpy at times; the early rollout of binders with files of information on Jeffrey Epstein turned out to be more walk of shame than victory lap. But much more often, these newer outlets were bringing questions to the fore that the legacy media tend to ignore — not through negligence, but because they aren’t niche outlets. Leavitt understands that the White House press briefing room is a two-way street. Its main function may be to get the president’s message to the people, but the press also brings the concerns of the people to the White House in the form of questions. Influencers, though merrily mocked, have a very direct relationship with their audiences. Especially younger audiences. I asked Andrew Kolvet, spokesperson for Turning Point USA — which has a firm focus on educating young voters — about Leavitt’s tenure, and he told me, "She has forced legacy news media to work harder to keep up while opening up multiple seats to new media voices who have had to raise their fact-checking and editorial games in a space that desperately needs it. She sparred with them all in viral exchanges that became must-watch news, even for college kids scrolling their phones." Kolvet also couldn’t quite resist adding, "As a TPUSA alumni, she was a happy warrior just like Charlie [Kirk]." Leavitt brought in voices such as Andy Ngo, who has been warning of the advance of Antifa activists for years, and we have seen more of these violent thugs put away — including a leader in Texas who received 100 years in prison for attacking an ICE facility. Meanwhile, activist reporters like Nick Shirley have been given much attention from Leavitt’s comms shop. He and those like him have revealed potentially billions of dollars in fraud. WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS WIDELY PRAISE KAROLINE LEAVITT AS SHE ANNOUNCES EXIT FROM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION The reason that opening the White House press briefing room to independent news media and content creators is Leavitt’s greatest achievement is that, in all likelihood, it will survive not just her moving on, but long after the Trump administration is gone — no matter which party takes power. This is because, even if a Democrat wins, it will be a tough sell to start kicking out these outlets that the country has been accustomed to hearing from. Even for the left, such a move would probably be too censorious to try. Yes, Leavitt is a gifted communicator who can be spoken of in the same breath as great press secretaries such as Tony Snow and Ari Fleischer. But ultimately, her greatest contribution is opening the door for new media, and by extension, those this new media represents. Leavitt will be missed, but her dedication to giving every voice in the media a fair shot at the White House will stay with us for a long time to come. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8073422c5335ae1046cf56 NFL preseason picks: Rams over 16.5 points and Panthers with the points against Bills te 2026-08-15T14:10:10.990Z NFL preseason picks: Rams over 16.5 points and Panthers with the points against Bills Well, the first set of preseason games that I bet didn’t exactly go as planned. I had one win and two losses. The losses were interesting. I was WAY off about the Packers and Steelers game, with the Packers scoring only nine points in the contest. The Cardinals and Raiders put on a show, as expected, but I missed the best of the number and lost on the over. I had 41.5 and the total hit right at 41. Looks like I am in preseason form for NFL betting as well. Let’s try to get a little back here as there are some fun games to look forward to. This would be a great game to watch if it were during the regular season. As it stands, we just have to deal with the preseason and enjoy whoever takes the field. There is very little chance that Matthew Stafford sees any work in this game, and probably doesn’t see it in almost any preseason game, with the exception of perhaps the third or fourth game. It is a bit shocking that Patrick Mahomes is even in a conversation for him to play again, but he won’t be out there either. So that leaves backups. RAMS MAKE SURPRISE FIRST-ROUND MOVE, TAKE ALABAMA QB TY SIMPSON Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson will see the bulk of work, and with them battling for the backup position, I think they will both do well. Justin Fields is the new Chiefs backup, and he should be interesting with the Andy Reid offense. I’m not sure how long he will play, but I’d like to see him get a quarter of action. I’ll back the over 16.5 points for the Rams. I think they have more than enough weapons and very motivated quarterbacks. Believe it or not, this actually could’ve been a Super Bowl matchup last year. Obviously things didn’t shake out that way, but both did make the postseason. Both also suffered heartbreaking losses in the playoffs. Now they get to battle in the preseason. The Panthers are playing their second game of the preseason, while the Bills are taking in their first. This will also be the first game played in their new stadium. That really doesn’t add much other than some potential extra motivation. In their first game, the Panthers had Haynes King throw the ball 34 times. Kenny Pickett added another 11 tosses. They ran it 22 times total. If that continues, you can expect a bit higher of a score. I can’t imagine they will look to run the ball a ton, unless they are trying to protect King. I don’t know if there is an official word on whether Bryce Young will get some action, but if he has a drive or two, that also could contribute to points. STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU. DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW! The Bills have been a little more upfront with what is happening. Josh Allen will take a series or two, which is probably partially because of the new stadium. It isn’t exactly like he needs practice. Maybe they want to get him some game action with DJ Moore now that he is with the club. I don’t have much faith in Kyle Allen or Shane Buechele to lead the charge. I’m going to take the Panthers with the points. I get that it would be a nice story for the Bills to win the game, but the reality is that the Panthers backups should be better, and more adjusted to game speed, than the Bills. Give me the Panthers with the points, and I’ll sprinkle that moneyline as well. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8073422c5335ae1046cf4d Jeff Arcuri reveals how 'Bachelorette' wife’s cancer fight transformed his comedy — and their marriage te 2026-08-15T14:10:10.384Z Jeff Arcuri reveals how 'Bachelorette' wife’s cancer fight transformed his comedy — and their marriage Life can be uncomfortable. Jeff Arcuri has built a career on finding the joke in uncomfortable moments. "I think you can make anything funny. You can make awkwardness funny if you’re just honest. People respond to the honesty," the comic told Fox News Digital. That philosophy has been shaped by nearly two decades of stand-up, but the last few years have tested it in ways Arcuri could not have scripted. As his career surged toward his first special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," now streaming on Netflix, his personal life grew more complicated when his wife, "Bachelorette" alumna Katie Thurston, was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. "The past two years with my wife kind of grew me up a little bit," Arcuri said. "So my comedy kind of matured, and that’s what the special is. The first half is the stuff that I found funny, and the second half is a lot of s--- that really happened to me." LAWYER-TURNED-SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION IS BETTING IT ALL ON GOD, LOVE AND GRIEF Rather than rely on material he had accumulated over years, Arcuri said he wanted the special to reflect the reality he was actually living. "There’s no way I’m going to do a special not talking about what’s going on in my current life right now." Long before Arcuri applied that philosophy to deeply personal material, it was central to the crowd work that helped him gain a following online. He said he often prefers engaging with someone who appears reluctant to participate rather than the person eager to become part of the show. "I want him, because now if he laughs, I win," Arcuri said. "He’s going to answer honestly, thinking it’s going to throw me off. But in reality, he’s probably going to only build it, because a truthful audience member is the most valuable, hilarious thing." That belief in honesty created a challenge in "Nice to Meet You": telling jokes that were true to his experience without bumming out the crowd. He needed to make it safe for viewers to laugh when the subject matter became serious. Arcuri recalled saying during the special that one of the hardest parts of his wife’s illness was getting her to laugh, "because that’s all I got." The line was not necessarily intended as a joke, he said, and audiences at most of the tapings did not treat it like one. But one crowd laughed. "I guess I’m that good," he jested, noting that small adjustments in delivery can make huge changes in the show. It didn't mean pretending the underlying experience was not serious. COMEDIAN DES BISHOP ON HOW AMERICA MADE HIM FUNNIER AND HIS 'HEALTHY COLLABORATION' WITH WIFE HANNAH BERNER That approach extended beyond the stage. Asked whether he was comfortable discussing his wife’s diagnosis, Arcuri responded plainly, "Yeah. I put it on Netflix." He said he and Thurston have found value in talking openly about what they are experiencing rather than treating cancer as a forbidden subject. Thurston shares cancer updates on her Instagram account, which Arcuri said is followed by a lot of women going through their own experiences with illness. She tends to be very transparent about her diagnosis and treatment — perhaps too transparent. Arcuri said he sometimes learns updates about his wife through her Instagram broadcast page. "Call me first!" he joked. Poking fun at the situation is key to the couple's coping strategy. He recounted one of his wife's quips that made his father spit his food out. "My wife gave me Lactaid at the dinner table because I forgot it in my hotel room ... I go 'Oh, thank you, my angel.' And she said, 'Don't call me that, I ain't dead yet!'" Arcuri resisted describing that material as "dark comedy," since he didn't write it with that in mind. Rather, he simply wanted his act to be true to his life. "If anything, I had to make light of something hard," he said. WITH 10 KIDS AT HOME, COMEDIAN KOUNTRY WAYNE SAYS REAL LIFE WRITES THE JOKES Arcuri’s current ease onstage came after years in which success was far less certain. The comic got his start in comedy around 2009 or 2010, he said, after which he spent some time telling jokes in Michigan before moving to Chicago for more stage time and then to the Big Apple, where he got the opportunity to appear on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." "I did a s---ty job at that. I did a bad job." What followed was what he described as "the most depressive comedy years of my entire life." "I thought I was going to make it when I came here, and I just ate it for two years straight." But booking shows on cruise ships and developing relationships with other New York comedians culminated in an audition for the famous Comedy Cellar, and performing there gave him the confidence to start posting his work online. The past two years also forced Arcuri to recognize that humor could not carry every emotional burden. While his career took him around the world, Thurston was navigating cancer treatment. Arcuri said therapy helped him manage what it meant to support someone through that experience while handling his own fear. "I was her person and she was my person, but also there’s a lot you go through being adjacent to somebody that’s going through that," he said. He found himself repeatedly reassuring his wife that things would be all right. "I’m telling her that, ‘We’re going to be OK,’" he said. "But I’m telling her that — who’s telling me that?" Eventually, he told Thurston something he had struggled to admit. "I’m afraid about your health and it freaks me out. And sometimes I pretend to be stronger than I am." Arcuri said he had worried that showing that fear would change how his wife saw him. "I was so scared she wouldn’t see me as a man if I wasn’t like, ‘It’s going to be okay.’" Instead, she thanked him for saying it. For a comedian whose instinct is almost always to seize the funny moment, it was another kind of honesty. For all the ways Arcuri says his comedy has matured, his instinct to find the joke has not gone anywhere. And Thurston helps him turn real life into new material. He called her "my muse and my biggest inspiration and my biggest motivator with comedy." Arcuri recalled walking out of the bathroom in a revealing robe when Thurston reacted by calling him "Flabio" instead of "Fabio." "Your subconscious roasted me. You said 'Flab-io' and you didn't realize," Arcuri recalled saying to his wife. "She was mortified. And then the next thing she said was, 'Write that down.'" Even the title of his debut special was inspired by a real habit he hadn't planned. His manager pointed out that the comedian routinely said, "Nice to meet you," to people he called on in the crowd during his shows. "I watched through it, and it’s like, ‘Hey, nice to meet you. I’m Jeff,’" over and over, he recalled. "It’s also my debut special," he added. "So it’s those two things mixed in." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE After years of trying jokes, bombing, rebuilding and finally finding an audience, the title doubles as a fitting introduction to the next phase of his career. And if Arcuri’s philosophy holds, whatever comes next — awkward, difficult or otherwise — will probably end up in the act. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8073412c5335ae1046cf44 Archaeologists uncover mysterious face hidden for centuries in Book of Revelation city te 2026-08-15T14:10:09.777Z Archaeologists uncover mysterious face hidden for centuries in Book of Revelation city A rare, 2,500-year-old marble statue has emerged from the ruins of Sardis, an ancient city immortalized in the Book of Revelation. The discovery, which dates to the fifth century B.C., was announced by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism earlier in August. Sardis is located in the Salihli district of Manisa, about 45 miles east of the major Turkish city of İzmir. Pictures show excavators carefully uncovering the monumental statue, which still retained well-preserved facial features, at the archaeological site. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNEARTH SECRET CHURCH TIED TO COUNCIL OF NICAEA, CHRISTIANITY'S DEFINING MOMENT The statue depicts a young man and measures around 7.2 feet tall. In a translated social media post, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy described the find as an "extraordinary discovery." He noted that the statue was repurposed as paving along a colonnaded street during the Roman period and was positioned face-down, helping protect its features for centuries. "The unusual details of its clothing bear traces of Lydian culture," said Ersoy. AUTHOR DINESH D'SOUZA CHALLENGES BIBLE SKEPTICS WITH 'STARTLING' ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERIES "The statue, which appears to be holding a fruit in its hand, provides important evidence that will contribute to our understanding of life, religious beliefs and cultural interactions in Sardis during the period." In a translated statement, officials described the statue as having "larger-than-life dimensions [that] make it a rare example from the period." "The young man is depicted wearing a thick himation, a thin chiton, and beneath them a distinctive garment featuring horizontal lines," the translated statement said. "This type of clothing is not seen on comparable statues from Anatolia and Greece, highlighting the work’s local characteristics and its connection to Lydian culture." ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNEARTH ANCIENT TREASURE CACHE AT BIBLICAL CITY CONNECTED TO GENESIS Sardis was once the capital of the ancient Lydian Kingdom before later becoming an important center of the Persian Empire, the period to which the statue dates. The city is named as one of the seven churches in Asia Minor addressed by Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation. Revelation 3:1–6 begins, "To the angel of the church in Sardis write..." The other churches included Ephesus, Pergamum, Thyatira, Smyrna, Philadelphia and Laodicea. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Ancient marble statues were often painted, and researchers plan to examine the Sardis statue for any surviving traces of pigment. The artifact is covered in a thick layer of hardened deposits, which conservators will remove with care while protecting any remaining paint. Specialists will also examine the surrounding soil for traces of color. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Once conservation and restoration are complete, the statue will be displayed at the Manisa Museum in western Turkey. The discovery is the latest in a series of archaeological finds from ancient cities mentioned in the Book of Revelation. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Earlier this summer, an ancient mosaic was uncovered in Smyrna, an archaeological site in modern-day İzmir, Turkey. In Ephesus, archaeologists found a Roman-era marble bathtub and a fragment of a male statue that had been reused as a paving stone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8073412c5335ae1046cf3b Carmen Electra reveals what she wants in a man after racy Playboy comeback te 2026-08-15T14:10:09.151Z Carmen Electra reveals what she wants in a man after racy Playboy comeback After making her Playboy comeback, Carmen Electra says she’s open to hopping back into the dating pool. At 54, the "Baywatch" bombshell posed for the magazine three decades after her debut. The actress and model first appeared in the magazine in 1996 at age 24 and now graces the pages of its Summer 2026 issue, which is on sale now. Posing in fishnets, Electra also answered readers' burning questions about love — but she isn't just dishing out dating advice. She's ready for a romance of her own. MARTHA STEWART GETS CANDID ABOUT PLASTIC SURGERY, DATING AS SHE TURNS 85 "I still like a guy that's a little bit edgy, but I wouldn't mind being with a dad type," the star told Fox News Digital. "I did actually date a dad. He had a daughter. I fell in love with the daughter. And I kind of thought that was going to be the relationship. Didn't work out, but I could be with someone who has a kid or not." The actress and model has walked down the aisle twice before. She wed former NBA star Dennis Rodman in November 1998. Rodman filed for an annulment just nine days later, though the pair reconciled before Electra ultimately filed for divorce in April 1999. Electra gave marriage another shot with Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, saying "I do" in 2003. The couple announced their separation in 2006, and their divorce was finalized in 2007. CARMEN ELECTRA REVEALS HER SIMPLE RULE FOR KEEPING THE ‘SPARK ALIVE’ IN RELATIONSHIPS Today, Electra isn't putting any limits on love. "They don't have to be a dad," she said. "They could be a little bit younger. I don't know. I don't really know who that guy is yet. I work really hard. I make money. I'm not looking for the man with money. That's not my goal. If he wants to buy me a few gifts, that's nice. But I can take care of myself. He just has to be a good person. That's very important. And we have to like the same things." "It's also cool when opposites attract," she noted. "Because they say if two people are too similar, one person is unnecessary. So you don't want it to be too similar, but you do want to like certain things. You want to have some things in common. But you also want to learn from each other." Electra has long worn her heart on her sleeve — and "love" on her skin. The pinup previously told Fox News Digital she has the word tattooed on her wrist. "I've always been about love," Electra said at the time. "I've always come from a place of love. And if we could all do that, what a wonderful place we could be in. If you really mess with me, I don't know how much love you're going to get. But I truly believe in love." Electra said she has felt plenty of love from her social media followers, who have cheered her on through the years. "Look, sometimes I'm trying different things on my Instagram page," she said. "Not everyone's going to love those things, and you might not get as many likes. But you turn around and boom, my fans are there." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER After making a splash in Hollywood, Electra has discovered what makes her feel most confident, and it has nothing to do with looking glamorous or having a beau. For her, it's all about being booked and busy. "I feel the most confident when I'm working, and I've been working a lot," she said. "When I'm working, I'm really happy. It's weird; you would think that by now I'd be over it. But I'm just not. I love it. And the more I work, the more confident I feel. When I'm in love, I feel confident. But I don't have someone in my life right now. But I'm still confident because I'm working." After returning to Playboy, Electra has a message for women who think getting older means fading into the background: Don't buy it. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Don't let anyone tell you you're too old," she said. "That's a myth. You are living your own life. You're not living your life for other people. And honestly, if you're manifesting that, that's what it's going to be for you. You have to change your thought process. You have to start telling yourself every morning, 'I'm beautiful. I'm good enough. I look great. I'm pretty.' Whatever it is that you want to be, you can be that." "At one time in my life, I was reading a lot of books about Buddhism," she reflected. "I remember one book talked about your inner child and never losing your inner child. And I've always been a bit childish. So I always thought, 'I'm not going to lose it.' I never want to lose that, and I'm not going to. And I think the people who are older than me, who are still in this business and who I think are beautiful, have a youthful spirit. And people will love you for being who you really, truly are." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80678a2c5335ae1046cd85 Sean Payton takes vicious shot at Falcons home crowd after humiliating first half te 2026-08-15T13:20:10.801Z Sean Payton takes vicious shot at Falcons home crowd after humiliating first half It's only preseason — and that goes for everyone. The players. The coaches. The fans. All of it. We're all in this together. We're all kicking off the rust and getting back into playing shape together. It's a marathon, not a sprint. That being said, things didn't go great for the Atlanta Falcons in Friday's opener against the Denver Broncos. For starters, new QB Tua Tagovailoa was pretty 'meh.' He completed a handful of short passes to Kyle Pitts, and fumbled the second snap of the game. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM That was Tua in midseason form, by the way. Nobody loves a good fumbled snap more than him. Trust me. I had to watch it for four seasons. Anyway, Atlanta went into the locker room trailing, 24-0, and Denver coach Sean Payton made sure to kick the entire city while it was down: "Yeah ... a lot of people dressed up as empty seats today, so, anyway ..." Lordy. Brutal shot at the Atlanta faithful. Not great! A couple things ... That being said, Sean Payton is very clearly in midseason form. He's ready to rock and roll this year. The Broncos were a healthy Bo Nix ankle away from going to the Super Bowl last season, and they've only reloaded for this year. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Payton is coming out of the gates hot and setting the tone. Judging by last night's 27-7 throttling, it appears his team is following suit. Welcome back, NFL. Let's get this preseason over with so we can get to the real thing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8067852c5335ae1046cd5f A look inside the new federal courthouse coming to Flagstaff te 2026-08-15T13:20:05.888Z A look inside the new federal courthouse coming to Flagstaff Federal court services in Flagstaff will expand next year once a new building on the city’s west side reaches completion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8067832c5335ae1046cd46 Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M te 2026-08-15T13:20:03.723Z Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M Fusion startups have raised $7.1 billion to date, with the majority of it going to a handful of companies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8065332c5335ae1046cc76 Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt reveals why she lifts heavy weights — and doesn’t count calories te 2026-08-15T13:10:11.180Z Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt reveals why she lifts heavy weights — and doesn’t count calories Kansas City Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt recently opened up about her health philosophy on "The Riley Gaines Show," revealing that heavy strength training and a simple approach to nutrition keep her energized and confident. Speaking on a recent episode of the podcast, the former Miss Kansas USA and marathon runner dispelled misconceptions around women's fitness — specifically the belief that lifting heavy weights leads to a bulky physique. "There's so much misconception out there that if you lift weights, you're going to be bulky and big," Hunt told host and women's sports advocate Riley Gaines. "That is not how it works." KAI TRUMP REVEALS DIET AND NUTRITION SECRETS THAT CREATED SIX-PACK ABS POST-SURGERY Hunt said that over the past three years, her routine has changed significantly, as she stepped back from long-distance running to focus more on heavy strength training. "When you have enough muscle, you can sustain a healthy diet with lots of variety," the former pageant queen noted, adding that building muscle eliminates the need to track every calorie or macronutrient. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Instead of relying on meal tracking, Hunt said she applies a sort of litmus test to determine whether a food fits into her clean-eating lifestyle. "If I was a farmer, could I grow this or make this?" she asks herself. "If I don't know how to make it, maybe I shouldn't eat it." Hunt's passion for physical fitness began early in life, she told Gaines. Originally, she planned to go into competitive soccer, but her athletic trajectory changed after she suffered multiple concussions. The injuries forced her to pivot away from soccer into pageantry, marathons and strength training. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Reflecting on her shift away from competitive team sports, the football heiress emphasized how physical activity shaped her self-image and mental resilience. "Sports empower women," Hunt said. "They teach you how to be healthy and also to not attach health and wellness to how you look and to vanity. It's more about, 'Am I healthy? How can I perform?'" She said she believes that physical strength fosters body confidence, regardless of societal standards. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "I'm strong. So even if I don't look like what society idolizes as beauty, I'm confident in my skin because I know I'm strong." For women seeking a healthy, strength-focused routine, Hunt recommends building workouts around consistent weightlifting, balanced with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and a favorite form of cardio, whether that's hiking, walking or trail running. Above all, physical fitness should be viewed as a long-term lifestyle aimed at overall well-being, not just a quick goal to hit, according to Hunt. "Fitness isn't about reaching a certain aesthetic and calling it a day — it's about pursuing a life where you can be your best for everyone else around you," she said. "Find something that you love and can do for life." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8065322c5335ae1046cc6d Carly Simon seemingly takes aim at ex James Taylor on new album as she sings 'Maybe I never loved you' te 2026-08-15T13:10:10.581Z Carly Simon seemingly takes aim at ex James Taylor on new album as she sings 'Maybe I never loved you' Carly Simon appears to take aim at her ex-husband James Taylor with a five-word bombshell: "Maybe I never loved you." The Grammy-winning singer seems to turn the wreckage of their decade-long marriage into a song on her new album, "Comes in Waves." "Maybe I never loved you / But anyway, I thought I did," Simon sings on the album’s second track. "I married you, we had a kid / That counts for something." ‘YOU’RE SO VAIN’ SINGER CARLY SIMON SAYS PARKINSON’S AND CANCER DIAGNOSES KEPT HER FROM PUBLIC EYE She immediately undercuts her own certainty, wondering whether she did love her former husband — and whether he ever truly loved her. "Maybe I never loved you / Yes, and maybe I did," she sings. "And maybe you never loved me / Although God knows, you said you did." Taylor is never identified by name. Simon was married to the "Fire and Rain" singer from 1972 to 1983. Their relationship was rocky and remained in the public eye for decades. "You came for me those times I hid / I’m so glad you did that," she sings. "And maybe it’s wrong to wonder how everything kind became forbidden." The song eventually concludes with what sounds like a final attempt at closure. "And maybe it’s best to bury whatever it was we had our fill of," she sings. "Maybe I never loved you / Maybe I always will." Fox News Digital has reached out to both Simon and Taylor for comment. In a 2015 interview with People, Simon said she and Taylor had not spoken in more than a decade. "I still want to heal him, I still want to make him all right," she said. "And I love him so much." Simon said Taylor's treatment of her had been deeply painful, but writing her memoir helped her understand something about herself and about unrequited love. IN MEMOIR, CARLY SIMON REVEALS SHE USED 'SPANISH WITCH DOCTOR' TO HELP SAVE HER MARRIAGE "My incredible loyalty to him, in spite of the fact that he has treated me without any regard, has been so painful to me for so long," she told the outlet. "But, through the course of writing the book, I really started to understand that I could love and not be loved. And that was the big realization for me, that it doesn’t have to be a two-way street." The deeply personal album arrives as Simon has also been navigating significant health challenges away from the spotlight. The "You’re So Vain" singer has Parkinson’s disease and recently had surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer. Simon explained to People why she had largely stayed out of the public eye. "It has taken me some time to understand the diagnosis, to adjust to it, and to decide how much I wanted to say about it publicly," the 83-year-old told the outlet in a statement published July 27. "Parkinson's is different for everyone, and it can be unpredictable," she continued. "Some days I'm so tired I can't get the day moving at all. On others, it gives me a little more room to move, think, work and feel like myself." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Her comments offer a rare glimpse into what the legendary singer has been experiencing privately while continuing to create music. Her latest project, "Comes in Waves," marks the end of an 18-year hiatus from releasing original music — and she's looking squarely at the past while confronting the realities of the present. Simon and Taylor were one of music's ultimate power couples of the 1970s. Their romance moved fast. Simon said she went to Taylor's dressing room at New York's Carnegie Hall in 1971 after seeing him perform. "I have a wonderful history with Carnegie Hall," she said previously in a Harper’s Bazaar interview. "I met James there that same year when I went to his dressing room to say hello, and he invited himself to my home for a late-night lunch that expanded into a life together." By the following year, they were married. Their wedding took place on Nov. 3, 1972, in a small ceremony at Simon's New York home. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS But the marriage didn't last. The couple separated in 1981, and their divorce was finalized in 1983. They share two children, Sally Taylor and Ben Taylor. Behind the scenes, their marriage was unraveling as Taylor struggled with drug addiction. Both Simon and Taylor have acknowledged infidelity during their marriage. Simon later described their relationship in her 2015 memoir, "Boys in the Trees," as "far from the idyllic one that the general public reads about." She had an even harsher description of their relationship. "Our love became bipolar, switching from love to hate, lust to loathing, and back again, sometimes within a day," Simon wrote. Taylor has also acknowledged how deeply his addiction damaged his relationships. "You could fall in love, but if one of the people is addicted, it’s not going to work," he told Parade. "The whole person is simply not available." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8065312c5335ae1046cc64 New York Magazine severs ties with writer Ross Barkan, updates 67 columns following plagiarism probe te 2026-08-15T13:10:10.000Z New York Magazine severs ties with writer Ross Barkan, updates 67 columns following plagiarism probe New York Magazine announced Friday it has severed ties with columnist Ross Barkan after launching an investigation into plagiarism allegations. "After an independent editorial review, New York found that Ross Barkan did not adhere to our editorial standards, and we have updated 67 columns that did not include proper attribution of language, information, and/or sourcing," the publication said in a statement obtained by Semafor. "We have updated our archives to include proper attribution in all of the stories that our review found previously inadequate, noting that those updates were made, and are committed to addressing any other instances that come to light." "Upon conclusion of the review, we have determined that we will no longer publish his column. We regret that this work did not live up to our editorial standards, and apologize to the writers whose work was not properly attributed," the magazine added. NEW YORK MAGAZINE COLUMNIST ACCUSED OF PLAGIARISM BY FELLOW REPORTERS, TRIGGERS INTERNAL REVIEW In a statement to Fox News Digital, Barkan wrote, "We've decided to end the column and I send all the best to New York Magazine. In the course of nearly 250 pieces, there were times I should have been more careful with citation. I'm sorry about these errors and will work to do better, more careful in the future." Barkan also teased a new column he plans to launch in September. Vox Media, New York Magazine's parent company, did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. OLIVIA NUZZI EXITS NY MAGAZINE FOLLOWING RFK JR. RELATIONSHIP REVELATIONS The controversy began in May when Washington Post reporter Drew Harwell accused Barkan of lifting from his report about conservative commentator Ben Shapiro and his outlet The Daily Wire for one of his columns. After Harwell highlighted the similarities between the two articles, New York Magazine updated its piece with an editor's note offering credit to the Washington Post, though Harwell explained he wasn't "entirely sure what happened." COLLEGE STUDENT AT THE CENTER OF NY MAGAZINE HIT PIECE ON YOUNG CONSERVATIVES SPEAKS OUT NPR correspondent Bobby Allyn found additional examples of what appeared to be Barkan lifting similar phrases and descriptions from The Intercept and Compact Magazine on other reports. "The paragraphs in question are summarizing the historical background or context of the stories, with some instances containing the same 30 words in a row, or near identical passages with a word or phrase slightly tweaked," Allyn wrote. Barkan was initially defiant in response to critics, telling Fox News Digital at the time he "did not plagiarize anyone" and "[a]ll of this is ridiculous." Fox News' Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8062dc2c5335ae1046c8da Spain stocks African enclave Ceuta with boosted security as Morocco monitors calls for second border rush te 2026-08-15T13:00:12.573Z Spain stocks African enclave Ceuta with boosted security as Morocco monitors calls for second border rush Spain and Morocco have beefed up security on both sides of the border in Spain's African enclave Ceuta as renewed calls circulate social media for Moroccan migrants to rush the border a second time after an initial mass migration event in July overwhelmed the city. Soldiers patrolled the city's commercial and government buildings Friday while an enhanced police presence could be seen on Ceuta's main avenues, Reuters reported. On the Moroccan side, security personnel dressed in all-black patrolled the beaches of Fnideq, one of the most prominent launching points from which migrants illegally entered Ceuta on July 30 as part of a mass migration event that saw over 70,000 people rush into Ceuta from Morocco. The strengthened security followed calls on social media for Moroccans to again rush into Ceuta, and into Spain's other African enclave, Melilia, on Saturday. FIREBRAND REP UNLOADS ON SOCIALIST PRIME MINISTER AS 'HORDES OF MILITARY AGED MEN' SWARM EUROPEAN COUNTRY "The Ministry of the Interior has detected, during the last few days, the circulation of anonymous publications and messages on certain social networks inciting the organization of attempts at collective and illegal crossing to the cities of Ceuta and Melilla, practices which carry serious risks to the safety of people and aim to instrumentalize migration issues in acts of incitement, which are criminalized by law," Morocco's Ministry of the Interior said in a statement posted to the country's state-affiliated news website MAP. Morocco arrested multiple people who circulated the inciting statements, Interior Ministry spokesperson Rachid El Khalfi said. The Interior Ministry also called on Spain to continue working to return the remaining Moroccan migrants in Ceuta back to the North African country. TRUMP PUTS ASYLUM LAWYERS ‘ON NOTICE’ WITH NEW FRONT IN WAR ON FRAUD Of the more than 72,000 migrants who rushed the border, the vast majority have returned to Morocco, according to statements from Spain and Ceuta's government. About 5,000 remain, Spain's Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska told reporters Friday. Spanish officials have been screening the remaining migrants and have processed roughly 500 asylum seekers' cases, rejecting the vast majority of them, Reuters reported. Spain has also installed floating barriers in the waters where migrants had previously swam across. At least 96 people died during the mass migration event. Fox News Digital contacted the governments of Spain, Morocco and Ceuta for further comment. Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a805bd22c5335ae1046c7e4 Sophie Cunningham got up on an Indy bar last night to belt out Toby Keith classic, Mr T sings & dodgeball te 2026-08-15T12:30:10.588Z Sophie Cunningham got up on an Indy bar last night to belt out Toby Keith classic, Mr T sings & dodgeball It's time for another edition of Saturday Screencaps where we dive into everything that happened last night while you were out on the patio Respecting Summer. Let's get started with a trip to Indianapolis where Sophie Cunningham had herself a night. Her and the Fever pulled out a 98-87 win and then Sophie went right to Clayton's Country Bar in downtown Indy where she got up on the bar and belted out Toby Keith's classic, "Courtesy of the Red, White & Blue," like a real patriot. I'll continue to say it: You don't love Sophie Cunningham enough. This isn't fake emotion. This is a woman who doesn't care what the disgusting LIBS think of her. She wants dudes out of female sports and she loves this great country. Suck it, lefties. SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM INSPIRES HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES TO SPEAK OUT ON FAIRNESS IN WOMEN'S SPORTS How did I know that Sophie ended her night at Clayton's singing her heart out? I had a text message waiting on me this morning from a source I met during my Big Ten Championship game back in December. My buddy Ballystar and I were in Hooters late one night on that trip. We sat down at the bar to suck down some beers. It was just another night. Then, a guy who looked like he could be in ZZ Top sat down next to me. One thing led to another and I'm talking to this guy. It turns he's a massive fan of OutKick. He's a fan of Clay Travis. Highly intelligent. I tested him on OutKick content and he passed the test. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! I learned ZZ went to West Point. A day or so later, I did my due diligence and I realized this guy who looked like he could go on a world tour playing a slide guitar is a Great American® who has seen and done a few things around the world, if you know what I mean. That's who is texting me Sophie Cunningham news at midnight. God bless Sophie. God bless having well-placed sources. And never forget how fortunate we are to live in the greatest country in the history of the world. 📩 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 morning, after publishing this column, I'll be out on the road south to Dayton, OH for the day where I'll hang with my dad to celebrate his 71st birthday and I'll see my mom. The only issue: there's more rain rolling into SW Ohio and eastern Indiana. Golf is out. The course is about 10 miles east of a flood warning area. And now, there's a massive blob of rain heading right for this area where it's been raining for five days. Based on the reports out of Dayton this morning, areas along I-70 near the Indiana line could see 2–3 inches of rain per hour in the initial burst and 3–6 inches of rain total isn't out of the question. Don't worry, I'll turn around so we don't drown. – Phil in Florida emails: As a former hiring manager that had to call people in for interviews, I’d say that an incorrectly spelled name starting with a K, is more likely to get a call back for an interview than names close to anything Key and Peele openly mocked. Myself and many hiring managers I know have passed on candidates just because we had no idea how to say their names. None of them btw were foreign names, these were a bit more urban. – Doug J. is impressed: – Rory M. warns: Get a "Disregarding a Stop Sign" ticket one time. It's regarded as a moving violation. You'll be out several hundred dollars and your insurance will go up way more than for standard speeding. Taking an extra 1 or 2 Mississippi to make sure you make a clear trunk drop won't seem like a big deal anymore. Kinsey: I know that Doug in Springfield, OH isn't telling people to run stop signs as a habit. He's talking about stop signs out in the open fields of Ohio after the corn is cut down. It's a Saturday. That's it. Let's get rolling this morning. Stay dry. Stay safe. Turn around, don't drown. Go out and RESPECT SUMMER. I'll have to do it with a rain coat on. And don't forget, I'll be back tomorrow morning to handle SeanJo's shift. He's on vacation. Numbers from : Stuff You Guys Sent In & Stuff I Like : Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8057232c5335ae1046c750 ‘I’ll settle for not crazy’: Denver business leaders brace for socialist shift after big win for DSA te 2026-08-15T12:10:11.095Z ‘I’ll settle for not crazy’: Denver business leaders brace for socialist shift after big win for DSA Affordability was a top concern for voters who helped launch democratic socialist candidate Melat Kiros to victory in Denver's Democratic primary in June, defeating 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette. But as democratic socialists gain momentum in Colorado, business owners are grappling with how their progressive policies may collide with the actual costs of running a business in Denver. "With DSA specifically, I think that too many times, the rhetoric sounds great until it meets the economic realities," J.J. Ament, president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, told Fox News Digital. "And by the way, the basic laws of economics, they still apply even at altitude." Ament runs the oldest and largest chamber of commerce in Colorado, representing the business community. The chamber is nonpartisan and has members from both sides of the political spectrum, he said.  While the chamber does not endorse individual candidates, Ament noted that it does participate at the member level to promote pragmatic, pro-business candidates, and promote free enterprise and free-market policies. COLORADO'S SOCIALIST SURGE SHAKES UP THE DEMOCRATIC ESTABLISHMENT "I tell people sort of as a joke, but not really, that I want pro-business. I'll settle for not crazy," he said. Colorado, according to Ament, has changed significantly over the past decade or more as the state has come under single-party Democratic control, shifting from one of the top 10 states for business to a place where increasing regulations and higher taxes have made it more difficult to operate a business. "Those risks could be created whether it's single-party control by Republicans or single-party controlled by Democrats," Ament said. "The reality is where everybody thinks the same, very little thinking actually occurs. And so the trend has been to more regulation, higher fees and taxes, the cost of doing business." He added that as the city has grown and housing has not kept up, affordability has become a crucial issue, driving up the costs of running a business. GROCERY BOSS WARNS MAMDANI'S CITY-RUN STORES PIT GOVERNMENT AGAINST 'ITS OWN CITIZENS' As DSA-backed candidates took seats on the Denver City Council in 2023, the chamber warned that Colorado was becoming "increasingly hostile to business." Kiros' platform calls for a number of policies affecting the economy, including raising corporate taxes and the federal minimum wage. Ament believes some DSA-backed policies, like raising the minimum wage, have hurt the very workers and small businesses they were intended to help. "Just ask any restaurant owner in Denver how the government's interference in minimum wage and tipped wage has helped or hurt the very people, again, it was purported to be designed for," he said. "A lot of times we have policies that are in the name of consumers, but aren't necessarily for consumers." Ament said the chamber's goal is to help people understand the economic realities of running a business while promoting policies and incentives that make starting a company simpler and less expensive. JOHN RICH WARNS NASHVILLE'S FAMED BROADWAY COULD GO DARK AS BUSINESSES FACE TAX ‘DEATH NAIL’ "We want every resident here to fully participate in the benefits that come with a thriving economy," he said. "But the choices that are being made are making that even more difficult. We were constantly trying to figure out how to create ladders to crawl over barriers when we just should stop creating the barrier in the first place." Brad Deen, service manager at Import Mechanics, knows full well the challenges facing small business owners in the area. He said his auto shop has faced increasing problems with crime, drug use, and public safety as the population has boomed. "It seems like it's directly correlated to the influx of the population to Denver," Deen told Fox News Digital. "Seeing more unhoused and more open-air drug use than I would have in 2004." Deen was one of several business owners and residents who launched the South Broadway General Improvement District (GID) this year. Community members and businesses voted to impose an additional mill levy tax on themselves to fund private security and cleaning crews in order to make the area more appealing for customers. MAMDANI CLASHES WITH DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS' PUSH TO ABOLISH POLICE AND PRISONS Deen admitted he was reluctant to support additional taxes but felt it was necessary to protect his business. "As somebody who has kind of railed against tax increases my whole life, this was kind of a different line for me to take, but something that I felt had to be done," he said. He said the Broadway GID is already making a "huge positive change" by providing 24/7 staff to clean up graffiti and trash. The district has also worked to foster a more collaborative relationship with city leaders, and he noted that police have been more responsive and more present in patrolling the area than in years past. Deen took a pragmatic approach when considering how DSA policies might affect his business if Kiros wins the election in November. He said he has benefited and been hurt by policies from both the left and right, and believes no one has all the answers to complex problems like homelessness. If Kiros is elected, he said he would ask her to address encampments outside Denver businesses first. EXPERT WHO FLED CUBA WARNS OF ‘VICIOUS CYCLE’ THAT WILL LEAD TO ‘COMMUNISTS IN DOUBLE DIGITS’ IN CONGRESS He expressed some concern about policies supporting higher taxes on corporations eventually being placed upon small businesses and hurting their operations. "As a relatively large employment group in the city, any large tax increases have a huge impact on us being able to, you know, get staff raises, give bonuses, and provide benefits," Deen told Fox News Digital. Dealing with crime and rising costs is a challenge also facing Jamie Sanchez, another Denver small-business owner. He runs The Drip Café in Denver's Santa Fe Art District. He also operates a Christian homeless ministry called Recycle God's Love, which he started with his late wife, Carolyn, in 2012. "I am seeing a lot of businesses turning over and shutting down just through the past three years we've been here," he told Fox News Digital. "So I could imagine why the cost of living here is skyrocketing. I mean, our minimum wage is insane right now to pay baristas to make coffee. So that makes it really difficult. So I can only imagine for some of the other business owners, it's getting really difficult, especially with rent and tax and all that going on. It's definitely been a strain on our business." Since opening his coffee shop three years ago, Sanchez said he has experienced broken windows, graffiti and threats. An outspoken Christian, Sanchez drew the ire of a local group called the Denver Communists before his shop even opened, after the group noticed Recycle God's Love called homosexuality a sin in its beliefs section on its website.   Since then, on every first Friday of the month, protesters from the Denver Communists have held signs and passed out flyers accusing the coffee shop of being run by a "right-wing church" that hates the LGBTQ+ community. Sanchez said "Keep Santa Fe gay" and obscene stickers have also been placed on his windows and doors. "The Denver Communists specifically have targeted us because of the beliefs that we have," Sanchez told Fox News Digital. "Even though we haven't shown any hate towards these individuals. In fact, we serve people from this group at our homeless outreach. We serve them in our café, we've welcomed them in, we have invited them in, and so our goal is to actually show them the love of God because yeah, we do believe different things, but our approach is to love them in hopes that they would come to Christ." The Christian shop owner sees the backlash as part of a spiritual battle. "The reason I come to that conclusion is because a lot of these protesters claim to be Satanists," he told Fox News Digital, adding that he's seen protesters wearing shirts depicting Satan or attacking Jesus. Sanchez said he now holds live worship music in the café every first Friday to help "drown out" the commotion outside. BERNIE SANDERS, DSA REVEAL DEMANDS FOR DEM PARTY AFTER SOCIALISTS SWEEP NEW YORK ELECTIONS "These groups have decided to twist things and use half-truths to try to stir people in the community to not frequent our coffee shop in hopes that we would not have enough sales to meet rent and that we will shut down," Sanchez said. "And it hasn't been working. In fact, the opposite has been happening to where people are knowing we're here now because of this situation and God has been using it for good." The Denver Communists told Fox News Digital they were not protesting the café strictly because it is Christian, but because of its religious beliefs about sexuality. "We are not targeting Christianity, we [are] targeting homophobia and transphobia," a spokesperson for the Denver Communists said. "Sanchez wants to claim Drip’s particular right-wing evangelical fundamentalism is representative of all Christianity, but it’s not. Many Christians are not homophobes and transphobes. Many Christians have joined us in protesting against Drip, including clergy members." The group, which formed in 2012 as a branch of the International Socialist Organization, told Fox News Digital they view the Drip Café's mission as part of a nationwide, right-wing "coordinated assault ... against the democratic rights and cultural acceptance won by LGBTQ+ people." "Right-wing churches like Drip Café are key incubators of the homophobia, transphobia, and misogyny that underpin this assault," the group said. "Any effort to make anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry mainstream must be vigorously opposed." The group is not affiliated with the DSA but shares some broader anti-capitalist and socialist goals promoted by Kiros, such as wealth redistribution and abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Kiros recently brushed aside concerns regarding communists inside the DSA faction of the Democratic Party, telling PBS "Firing Line" host Margaret Hoover there is room in the party for various viewpoints. "Yeah. Well, some members of the Democratic Party are proudly proclaiming themselves as capitalists, and it’s a big tent, right?" Kiros said. "But, again, at the end of the day, it’s up to the voters, right?" Kiros denied being a communist, arguing that younger voters are embracing the democratic socialist message because it represents "economic populism." Jamie Sanchez has concerns about what it could mean for his business if candidates sharing similar viewpoints to those protesting his shop get into local government. "It definitely is concerning when I hear some of the socialist, communist-type people getting into the local government because of what we've been facing from just national groups who are coming and protesting us," he told Fox News Digital. "So I feel like if they're aligned with that, it is pretty concerning because that would mean that the government eventually would be against this Christian coffee shop essentially. But overall, I trust God and what he's doing, so I don't have any fear about that either." Melat Kiros's campaign and the Democratic Socialists of America did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8057222c5335ae1046c747 BROADCAST BIAS: Networks turn Trump’s plane switch into a fancy scandal te 2026-08-15T12:10:10.455Z BROADCAST BIAS: Networks turn Trump’s plane switch into a fancy scandal The coverage of political scandal is one of the most obvious fields of study for anyone looking at media bias. The same people who unconvincingly claimed President Barack Obama's presidency was "largely scandal-free" can manufacture a scandal a day under President Donald Trump. The allegedly outrageous scandal of this week happened in Turkey, where the Secret Service advised Trump to switch to a different military plane to fly home while the press (and top administration officials) stayed on Air Force One, but were not told the president wasn't on board. As soon as The Washington Post had the story, the anti-Trump spin kicked in. The press were left on a "decoy" plane that could have been shot down by the Iranians. While the broadcast networks love to open their newscasts with severe weather updates to grab viewer attention, this mini-scandal led CBS and NBC on Tuesday night, and ABC jumped in right after the weather. WHITE HOUSE PUSHED FOR PROTOCOL TO PRESERVE CORRESPONDENTS' CREDIBILITY AFTER TRUMP'S SECRET PLANE SWITCH On PBS, "News Hour" anchor Geoff Bennett exemplified the tone: "How unusual is it for the Secret Service to turn Air Force One and its passengers, to include White House staff, the traveling press, into a decoy?" Correspondent Nick Schifrin explained that this happened before with President Bill Clinton in Pakistan in 2000. On NPR's "Morning Edition" on Wednesday, they brought on former Secret Service agent Robert McDonald, who tried to reassure the audience that he was sure Air Force One still had Air Force protection in the air, so, "I think the premise that those two planes were left out on their own, I think, is a little bit reaching." Anchor Michel Martin resisted: "But you don't know that for a fact." McDonald acknowledged that, but found it hard to believe two Air Force 747s "would be left to fend for themselves." Journalists went on for days with "decoy" outrage, but it's hard to argue Trump left them in danger, since top aides were still on the plane – Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and domestic policy adviser Stephen Miller, among others. Everyone in the media knows that covering a president carries the risk of being in the crossfire if someone makes an assassination attempt. They just witnessed it in the first attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner this spring. FETTERMAN SAYS AMERICA MUST TURN DOWN THE TEMPERATURE AFTER WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS DINNER SHOOTING What's astonishing is how little they seem to care about Trump's vulnerability to assassination, even after he was shot in the ear in one of several foiled attempts to murder him. On Aug. 4, a 38-year-old California man named Jeanine John Taele was arrested at the Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles after he was spotted taking photos and monitoring security preparations two days before a scheduled visit by the president. Taele had a 16-round magazine with ammunition in his pocket, and authorities recovered a loaded pistol in his car. But in the case of the switched planes, the press sounded like they only worried about their own safety, and they act like Trump endangers himself with his rhetoric and by waging war on terrorist regimes in the Middle East. Some people thought the Secret Service tactics were grounds for levity. As the story broke on Monday night, MS NOW hosts Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell had giggles over the concept of the president being moved from plane to plane on a catering cart, saying that he "lost complete control" of his situation. On Tuesday night, Aug. 11, O'Donnell proclaimed, "No president has ever done more than Donald Trump to reveal himself to be a deeply cowardly man," when he wasn't at all like Harrison Ford's terrorist-punching president in the movie "Air Force One." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Subbing on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," actor Anthony Anderson wisecracked: "Let's give it up to the Secret Service. Do you know how hard it is to sneak a pig out of Turkey?" He added: "I'm no security expert, but if I was trying to find Donald Trump, a catering truck is the first place I'd look. Next time, hide his ass in a bookmobile." I was a White House reporter for two years, so I can sympathize with journalists feeling strongly about the concept of being endangered overseas. But they all should understand the Secret Service has a job to do, and it's to keep the president safe. Everyone on that plane was safe. So why did they have to treat it as a scandal? Because manufacturing daily outrages seems to be their job in covering President Trump. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TIM GRAHAM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8057212c5335ae1046c73e Stop making a common burger mistake, chef warns: 'One of the worst things you can do' te 2026-08-15T12:10:09.763Z Stop making a common burger mistake, chef warns: 'One of the worst things you can do' Soaking your burger bun in the grease and juices leftover from cooking the patty to add extra flavor may seem intuitive, but one chef says it's "one of the worst things you can do." To form a nice crust on the bun, executive chef Michael Hawk of the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, Florida, said to toast it in butter to create a barrier that's both flavorful and adds texture. "Use a sauté pan with medium heat and whole, unsalted butter, melting the butter and putting the bun cut-side down in the pan, applying a little bit of pressure for a little more contact with the pan, and toast it for about two to three minutes, until it's golden brown," Hawk told Fox News Digital. MEAT EXPERT SHARES THE MISTAKE MOST AMERICANS MAKE WHEN COOKING STEAK He recommends checking the buns occasionally to make sure they're getting brown enough without burning. "Ideally, the right time to start toasting your bun is just as your burgers are starting to finish," he said.  "Burgers, when you pull them off, need a little bit of time to rest so they're not just leeching the liquids out on the bun. If you're going to take the time to make a nice toasty bun, then you don't want to put a liquid right on top of it." The three or four minutes it takes to get the buns ready is the "perfect amount of time to rest that burger," Hawk said. Burning burger buns usually happens when people use a grill, according to Hawk, because the heat is much more intense. He advised using a slow, gentle heat to toast the buns.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS If using a grill, place them on the outer edges where the surface is less hot. Hawk's preferred type of bun is brioche or potato bread, because they don't add many additional flavors, allowing for the flavor of the meat to shine through. He said any bun works, though, and people should choose whichever they prefer. Hawk offered several other dos and don'ts for the perfect burger. The shape, size and meat blend of a burger are all factors in how to cook it. When cooking a batch of burgers, making them all the same shapes and weights helps, he said. Hawk advised using a digital thermometer to ensure burgers are cooked precisely and to take them off the heat source 5 degrees before they reach their ideal temperature, since they'll keep cooking while they rest. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Smash burgers continue to be a popular method of cooking burgers, and Hawk said there's only one time people should apply pressure to their patties. "Smash it as a raw patty," he said. "That's the perfect time to smash it, and the only time you want to smash it." Once the burger starts to cook, it'll develop a seal on its outer edges that retains the moisture inside, he shared. "If you smash it halfway through the process, it's going to result in a drier burger, and it's not really going to develop that nice crust, either," Hawk said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Hawk said that pressing the burger while it's cooking is "probably the biggest mistake people make at home." The other top tip Hawk gave for home cooks is to temper the meat, which not a lot of people do out of concern for bacteria, he acknowledged. "Allow that burger to come up to room temperature a little bit," he said.  "Ten to 15 degrees will save you some time on the grill with a much more intense heat source, so it helps you retain more moisture." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8057212c5335ae1046c735 Florida cold case suspect allegedly confesses to 1987 murder and reveals secret crime-scene details te 2026-08-15T12:10:09.101Z Florida cold case suspect allegedly confesses to 1987 murder and reveals secret crime-scene details A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released. Gary Edward Glowacz, 70, is charged with second-degree murder and armed burglary with assault or battery in the death of Melissa Ellison, who was found dead inside her Jacksonville home on Dec. 28, 1987, according to court records obtained by Fox News Digital. Ellison was found lying on her bed after her roommates first discovered her 13-month-old child crying on a couch in the living room, according to Glowacz’s arrest report. Investigators said Ellison had suffered blunt-force trauma to the head and neck. Blood was found on the sheets, her head had been positioned below a pillow, and a nightgown had been pulled over her waistline, according to the arrest report. Detectives also found soot or ash on the bed that they said was consistent with a wooden log having been used to strike her. TIPSTER CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER POLICE SAY ANONYMOUS CALL HELPED SOLVE 30-YEAR DISAPPEARANCE The case remained unsolved for decades. On July 8, 2026, Glowacz called authorities in Clay County and said he wanted to "set things straight" about Ellison’s death, according to the arrest report. Police said he told a deputy that he had committed a burglary at the home and had struck Ellison with a log. KILLER ADMITS TO DECADES-OLD COLD CASE SLAYING AFTER INVESTIGATORS LEAN ON NEW FORENSIC EVIDENCE: OFFICIALS During a subsequent interview with Jacksonville cold case detectives, Glowacz allegedly said he had been using narcotics at the time and entered the residence looking for money or property he could sell. Glowacz told detectives he found Ellison and her baby in a bedroom, left the room, picked up a wooden log inside the residence and returned, according to the report. He allegedly said he struck Ellison once in the head, then carried the child into the living room and placed the baby on a couch. Police said Glowacz then returned to the bedroom to look for money. He allegedly told detectives he pulled Ellison’s body by the legs and lifted a corner of the mattress while searching underneath it. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Investigators said those details closely matched evidence documented at the scene in 1987. The arrest report says that Glowacz accurately described the layout of the residence and where the log had been located. Detectives wrote that those details had not previously been released publicly and were not contained in the article Glowacz said he read before contacting authorities. KILLER UNDONE BY DECADES-OLD THREADS — GLOVE, TOWEL AND SHIRT STITCH TOGETHER COLD CASE JUSTICE READ THE ARREST REPORT: SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Police also said law-enforcement databases showed Glowacz lived about half a mile from the crime scene in 1987 and had been arrested in connection with an unrelated burglary in the area on the same day Ellison was found dead. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE SEND US A TIP According to the arrest report, Glowacz told detectives he had seen an article about the cold case in March 2026 and said that was when he realized Ellison had died. GOT A TIP? According to investigators, he told them he had delayed coming forward until after the holiday season because he wished to spend time with his family. Police arrested Glowacz following the interview. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCASTGET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Prosecutors later formally charged him with second-degree murder and armed burglary with assault or battery. The charging document alleges Glowacz killed Ellison by striking her while committing second-degree murder and entered or remained in her dwelling while armed with a dangerous weapon. Fox News Digital has reached out to Glowacz's public defender for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8057202c5335ae1046c72c 'The End of Oak Street' Review: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor fight dinosaurs in surprisingly fun movie te 2026-08-15T12:10:08.407Z 'The End of Oak Street' Review: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor fight dinosaurs in surprisingly fun movie The year of Anne Hathaway is kicked into hyperdrive. Following the release of the legacy sequel "The Devil Wears Prada 2," the indie art house film "Mother Mary" and on the heels of Christopher Nolan's epic "The Odyssey," the Oscar winner now stars in the new movie "The End of Oak Street" (and she still has another movie slated for this fall!).  She and Ewan McGregor are Denise and Greg Platt, a not-so-happy couple who put on a happy face for their two teenage children, Audrey and Brian (Maisy Stella and Christian Convery) in their idyllic neighborhood on — you guessed it — Oak Street in Summer 1982.  One night, a mysterious light floods the outside of their home, and they wake up without any power, running water, and are not even picking up any radio stations. It doesn't take long after Denise and Greg leave the house to figure out something isn't right — there are dinosaurs everywhere.  ‘ONE NIGHT ONLY’ REVIEW: MONICA BARBARO AND CALLUM TURNER CHARM IN HIGH-CONCEPT ROM-COM The entirety of their neighborhood was somehow transported back to a prehistoric era where the end of the street is literally cut off by a giant cliff with jungles taking over people's backyards. The Platts must fight to survive and find a way back home — if there's even a way back home.  Someone in Hollywood — possibly writer-director David Robert Mitchell — must've pitched, "What if it's 'Jurassic Park' but set in suburbia?" The premise is totally inexplicable, and that's completely OK, as long as the audience can buy into the premise, even one this absurd. Mitchell's strong execution on a pure entertainment level supersedes the need for a logical explanation.  ‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’ REVIEW: TOM HOLLAND, ZENDAYA RETURN FOR ACTION-PACKED, EMOTIONAL SEQUEL Mitchell, best known for his 2014 breakout horror flick "It Follows," knows how to build up suspense and put together fun action sequences. He's aided by cinematographer Mike Gioulakis, editor John Axelrad and Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino, who delivers yet another magnificent score.  It's no surprise that J.J. Abrams, the producer behind "LOST," the "Cloverfield" trilogy and the recent "Star Trek" and "Star Wars" films, also produced this sci-fi action thriller.  'THE ODYSSEY' REVIEW: CHRISTOPHER NOLAN GOES EPIC WITH HIS MOST AMBITIOUS FILM TO DATE Hathaway hits her stride here, arguably more so than any of her other role this year, playing the no-nonsense matriarch of the household, while McGregor brings levity as the perhaps Pollyannaish father. But all of them, including Stella and Convery, take turns kicking dinosaur butt. And some of the dinosaurs are quite terrifying!  'THE INVITE' REVIEW: SETH ROGEN, OLIVIA WILDE HOST ONE HILARIOUS DINNER PARTY YOU WON'T REGRET ATTENDING "The End of Oak Street" is a fun, crowd-pleasing wild ride that is full of laughs and suspense that feels like a throwback to the kinds of movies that Hollywood used to make. If you're going to squeeze in one more movie with the family before the kids go back to school, consider this one.  "The End of Oak Street" is rated PG-13 for some strong violent content, bloody images, some strong language and suggestive material. Running time: 1 hour, 39 minutes. In theaters now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8054cc2c5335ae1046c6c7 Multiple people shot at Virginia State University, campus on lockdown: police te 2026-08-15T12:00:12.016Z Multiple people shot at Virginia State University, campus on lockdown: police Multiple people were shot at Virginia State University on Saturday morning, and the campus remains on lockdown, according to the university and VSU Police. "A shooting occurred in the area of the Quad Annexes involving multiple victims, who were transported to area hospitals," VSU Police wrote in a statement posted to X. "Police are on scene and request that you avoid the area. Campus remains on lockdown. Updates to follow," the statement concluded.  SEVERAL PEOPLE DEAD, INCLUDING SUSPECT, IN RURAL MICHIGAN MULTI-SCENE SHOOTING: POLICE The university said the shooting involved "multiple suspects" near the Quad Annexes. The investigation is ongoing. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8054cb2c5335ae1046c6be NFL player reveals suspension for Performance Enhancing Drug happened because he was addressing infertility te 2026-08-15T12:00:11.170Z NFL player reveals suspension for Performance Enhancing Drug happened because he was addressing infertility Nazeeh Johnson's story is a heartbreaker and not because he learned on Friday that the NFL is suspending him six games for violating league policy, but because that violation is apparently linked to the Tennessee Titans player and his wife trying in vain to start their family. Hours after the NFL announced Johnson would be suspended on Aug. 30 without pay for violating the Performance Enhancing Drug policy, and that he would not be able to return to his team until Oct. 19, Johnson went on social media to explain why he tested positive. Prepare yourself because this one cuts to the core. FALCONS' JAMES PEARCE HIT WITH 8-GAME SUSPENSION AS NFL ANNOUNCES WAVE OF BANS ACROSS THE LEAGUE "My wife and I were trying to conceive a child," Johnson explained on X. "We found out that I was infertile, and I took a fertility medication that was helping me try to conceive a baby. "I was not aware that there was a substance in the medication that was on the banned list, and I tested positive for a PED." That isn't the worst part. A source close to Johnson told Fox News Digital that he and his wife Gabrielle were initially encouraged by the treatments both were taking. It seemed to work. She got pregnant. But then, tragedy. "We lost our baby a few weeks ago, and this has been an incredibly difficult time for my wife and me," Johnson said in his post. Gabrielle shared a post on X showing part of the regimen she underwent to try to get pregnant. "This is real life," she wrote on a post that includes video of her injecting medication, having eggs harvested, and finally getting a positive pregnancy test result. "This is a lot of people’s lives," she continued. "It can be a joke or a chance to tear someone down – but for us, it’s our life. There’s no fun in it. Just pain, tears, and recently, disappointment. And that pain doesn’t end when football does." The suspension is not the first time Johnson's career has suffered a significant setback. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022 but was forced to miss all the 2023 season when he tore the ACL in one of his knees during training camp. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM In 2025, the year he and Gabrielle were married, Johnson's season was cut short again when he played only two games due to a shoulder injury. He signed a one-year contract with the Titans this offseason. There is, on the surface, no part of this that seems to be anything other than agonizing. But Johnson offered a glimmer of hope in his explanation about the looming suspension. "Fortunately, we have nine good eggs left," he said. "So we’re holding on to hope that we’ll be able to grow our family." Johnson also offered some advice to other NFL players before they, too, take any medication for any reason. "Lesson to all NFL players and new players coming into the league: do not put anything in your body without following the process and getting approval beforehand," he said. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8052732c5335ae1046c653 Fever coach Stephanie White opens up about fan reception after turbulent week of WNBA controversy te 2026-08-15T11:50:11.772Z Fever coach Stephanie White opens up about fan reception after turbulent week of WNBA controversy Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White ended her week on a high note Friday, after facing immense national scrutiny for days, but still made mention of people trying to "tear" her team apart. White was cheered by the Indiana crowd ahead of the Fever's game against the Dallas Wings. She had been booed ahead of their most recent game against the New York Liberty on Tuesday, amid controversy over how she initially responded to a flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham. But after Cunningham and Caitlin Clark defended White publicly, the fans went back to cheering for the coach on Friday. FEVER COACH STEPHANIE WHITE DODGES QUESTION ON GOP LETTER ABOUT CAITLIN CLARK’S TREATMENT IN WNBA "It means a lot, we love eachother in that locker room. And we know that there's a lot of people out there that are trying to tear it apart," White told reporters after the game. "When we say we're a family, we mean that. It doesn't mean we always get along, it doesn't mean we always agree, but at the end of the day it means we circle our wagons and we have each other's back... "It means a lot to me personally, and obviously, any time you get an ovation from the crowd it's nice too. I think our fans, the true Indiana Fever fans, are amazing. They've been incredible to me for a long time." White added that the players and coaches on her staff have been "lifting her up." White's tough week began on last Saturday after her team's game against the Sky in Chicago. When asked about a now-infamous flagrant-2 foul by DiJonai Carrington against Cunningham, White appeared to give Carrington the benefit of the doubt and suggest that the foul wasn't on purpose. Then ahead of the Fever's Tuesday game against the Liberty, White dedicated her entire pre-game media availability to a rant that sandwiched her admission that she realized the foul was "egregious" in between condemnation of external prognosticators critics. "For those who have anything to say about the play in the last game, I didn't see the replay. I went straight to a press conference, I thought the play got called right. Thankfully, Sophie is OK. Was it egregious? Absolutely," White said. "When you get a chance to see that on replay over and over, you see that. I didn't see that in real time. I personally take any suggestions that I don't 100% always have my players back." SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM'S FORMER TEAMMATE APPEARS TO FULLY ENDORSE DIJONAI CARRINGTON'S FLAGRANT FOUL ON FEVER STAR Clark and Cunningham defended White publicly on Tuesday night. "Our locker room in there, it's tight, and we have each other's backs," Cunningham said. "Coach loves us... "She didn't see the clip. At the end of the day, she didn't see the clip." Clark offered a more personal defense of White. "I think we forget a lot of times, like, we're human and she has feelings," Clark said. "There's moments that are really hard." Clark drew from her own experience under intense scrutiny. She told White that even thick skin has limits. "I've been through the same thing," Clark said. "There's been days where I've been really upset, and you can have the thickest skin in the world, but sometimes it does get to you." For at least a night, the focus of the Fever's season turned back to basketball on Friday, as Clark and Cunningham led a clean and convincing victory over Paige Bueckers and the Wings. Indiana has won eight of 10 and finished the night as the league’s fourth-place team, a half-game ahead of the Atlanta Dream — its opponent on Sunday. The Wings have lost seven of 10 to fall into a tie for seventh with Washington. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a80526e2c5335ae1046c62d Flagstaff Event Almanac for August 15 te 2026-08-15T11:50:06.298Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for August 15 Aug 15 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8049142c5335ae1046c480 Lindsay Clancy murder trial becomes social media obsession as TikTokers, sleuths debate controversial case te 2026-08-15T11:10:12.747Z Lindsay Clancy murder trial becomes social media obsession as TikTokers, sleuths debate controversial case "It's kind of a cultural obsession," said Boston-based criminal defense attorney Peter Elikann. The Massachusetts mother at the center of an ongoing murder trial for the killings of her three children is captivating the internet and social media. Lindsay Clancy, 35, faces three counts of first-degree murder after her three children, Cora, Dawson and Callan – all under 6 years old – were found strangled to death in the family's Duxbury home in 2023. POSTPARTUM MOM LINDSAY CLANCY ON TRIAL FOR MURDER BRINGS COURT TO A HALT WITH SUDDEN BREAKDOWN She doesn't deny killing them; Clancy and her defense team maintain she was suffering from ongoing postpartum psychosis at the time of their deaths. She entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. "This isn't a case of having the blues, being down in the dumps and being depressed," Elikann, who is not involved in the trial, told Fox News Digital. HEATED LINDSAY CLANCY COURTROOM EXCHANGE OVER 911 CALL, CRIME SCENE PHOTOS SETS STAGE FOR MOM’S MURDER TRIAL He explained that the world is just beginning to understand the impacts of postpartum psychosis – which differs from postpartum depression. He referenced the Andrea Yates case from the early 2000s in Houston, Texas where the mother drowned her five children in a bathtub and was found not guilty by reason of insanity. "This psychosis is really kind of an emerging field," he says. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Some TikTokers and social media sleuths are jumping to Clancy's defense, developing conspiracy theories and claiming she did not have the support she needed. Clancy's attorney is hoping to have one TikToker testify, asking the judge to allow Emily Thorndike, a former McLean Hospital clinical social worker, to be added to the witness list. Thorndike had publicly accused witnesses of spreading "lies and misrepresentations" about the psychiatric facility where Clancy was treated weeks before she killed her three children. Clancy's attorney, Kevin Reddington, said he tracked down Thonrndike after she posted about the case on TikTok. "I saw her video saying that she could not stand for, and I quote, ‘the lies and the misrepresentations from that witness stand about McLean Hospital’," Reddington said. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE Speaking about the high interest on social media, Elikann said, "It's kind of a cultural obsession and people feel that they're part of some kind of community." LINDSAY CLANCY’S HUSBAND COULD TESTIFY FOR HER AT TRIAL OVER DEATHS OF THEIR THREE CHILDREN Elikann went on to say, "With the advent of not just the internet, but now social media, it's like on steroids now, and everybody's an expert." GOT A TIP? While unsubstantiated claims and speculation circulate online about what led to the killings, Elikann emphasized the importance of following official facts over social media speculation. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST He mentioned one positive about the social media obsession. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "The public is getting educated as to this issue of postpartum psychosis and trying to understand how a supposedly loving mother—who always indicated great interest in her children, was happy with her life, liked her job, liked her marriage, lived in this great community by the water south of Boston—why she would suddenly, out of the blue, commit this horrific, monstrous nightmare of an incident," Elikann said. Clancy's trial resumes on Monday. SEND US A TIP Fox News Digital's Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8049142c5335ae1046c477 Meghan Markle, Prince Harry box-office flop shows 'infamy' doesn't equal success: expert te 2026-08-15T11:10:12.205Z Meghan Markle, Prince Harry box-office flop shows 'infamy' doesn't equal success: expert Though Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may still dominate headlines, their latest Hollywood venture is raising questions about whether the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's names can convert all that attention into paying customers. Following the recent release of "Cookie Queens" — a documentary executive produced by the couple through Archewell Productions that follows four Girl Scouts navigating the highly competitive world of cookie sales while examining ambition, leadership and adolescence — the movie's opening weekend failed to produce strong box-office numbers. "Cookie Queens" earned approximately $354,000 from 446 theaters, according to reported box-office figures. The documentary was beaten by "CatVideoFest 2026" — a compilation of viral internet cat videos — which earned approximately $569,000 despite playing on just 255 screens. PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE’S HOLLYWOOD DREAMS HIT WALL AS EXPERT WARNS OF ‘TOXIC BRAND’ STIGMA Fox News Digital reached out to Archewell for comment. The result has royal experts questioning whether Harry and Meghan's ability to dominate the news cycle still carries the same weight it once did. "Harry and Meghan remain extraordinarily effective at generating headlines, but headlines and paying customers are two very different things," royal commentator Kinsey Schofield, host of YouTube's "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," told Fox News Digital. "There was a period when simply attaching their names to something guaranteed enormous curiosity. I’m not convinced that’s true anymore." MARTHA STEWART QUESTIONS MEGHAN MARKLE’S HOMEMAKING CREDENTIALS WITH BLUNT CAREER ASSESSMENT "And there’s no getting around the optics of finishing five places behind a 70-minute compilation of internet cat videos. Hollywood can forgive a lot, but being beaten by ‘CatVideoFest’ is the sort of indignity that writes its own punchline." The Duchess of Sussex personally promoted the documentary ahead of its theatrical debut, discussing the movie and her own childhood experience as a Girl Scout. Schofield said that involvement makes the opening numbers particularly noteworthy. "Meghan certainly has enormous name recognition, but I think at this stage it’s fair to ask how much of that is fame and how much is infamy," she said. "There’s a significant difference commercially." "People may click on a Meghan Markle headline because they’re fascinated by her or irritated by her. That doesn’t mean they’re going to buy a movie ticket because her name is attached to the project. ‘Cookie Queens’ gives us another interesting data point on that distinction." MEGHAN MARKLE'S SHOW EMMY NOMINATION 'SOMEWHAT BAFFLING' DUE TO LACKLUSTER RATINGS: EXPERT British royals expert Hilary Fordwich shared the same sentiment in that the performance raises questions about the couple's ability to attract audiences when their projects are not centered on the royal family. "The extremely underwhelming box office is a clear indication that, yet again, unless they are bashing the royals and sharing inside stories, secrets and betraying the privacy of the family, there isn’t much they have that is at all in demand nor popular," Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "Meghan certainly doesn’t have the commercial pull she has so desired," she added. Fordwich argued the couple now face increased pressure to demonstrate they can produce a genuine mainstream hit. OPRAH WINFREY SPARKS FRESH BACKLASH AFTER SHE REVISITS PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE BOMBSHELL INTERVIEW That question has followed the Sussexes throughout their post-royal entertainment career. After stepping back from royal duties in 2020 and relocating to California, Harry and Meghan signed major deals in Hollywood. Their Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan," released in 2022, generated enormous attention by focusing heavily on the couple's departure from royal life and their relationship with the monarchy. Harry's 2023 memoir, "Spare," similarly produced worldwide headlines with its claims about life inside the royal family. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital those projects remain the couple's most significant attention-grabbers. "We all know their huge hits were the three infamous betrayals of the royal family, on Oprah, the Netflix series ‘Harry & Meghan’ and Harry’s memoir ‘Spare,’" Fitzwilliams said. "What is undoubted is the publicity that accompanies everything they do." WATCH: PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE'S EXIT HURT THE MONARCHY: AUTHOR CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "The world knows who they are, but isn't curious enough to tune in and watch Meghan's ghastly series 'With Love, Meghan,' their series on the Invictus Games, 'Polo' or, it seems, 'Cookie Queens.' Reports vary on the exact level of success or failure of Meghan's brand As Ever, but the jam, flower sprinkles and scented candles have become a bit of a joke." "So it’s all about buzz and nothing else, save their link with real royalty," Fitzwilliams claimed. Still, for Schofield, the numbers connected to "Cookie Queens" add to a broader question involving Archewell as Harry and Meghan move further away from the royal-family drama and focus more on their American ventures. "Harry and Meghan are a fascinating case study in the difference between attention and commercial influence," Schofield said. PRINCE HARRY LONGS FOR HIS OLD ROYAL LIFE AS AMERICA ISN'T WHAT HE EXPECTED, EXPERTS SAY "Infamy can be extremely valuable to newspapers, television shows and social media platforms because people will click, argue and engage. Monetizing that attention yourself is a completely different challenge." "People want to consume content about Harry and Meghan," she added, "but are they equally interested in consuming content from Harry and Meghan?" Schofield said Hollywood's expectations have changed considerably since the couple first arrived in California. "When Harry and Meghan first arrived in California, they were the story," she said. "Hollywood was essentially buying access to two people who had just walked away from the Royal Family, and the curiosity surrounding them was enormous." "Six years later, the novelty has diminished. The questions are much more conventional now: What can you produce? What can you sell? Can you build an audience around something that isn’t royal drama?" LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "They’ve had the deals, resources and access," she continued. "At this stage, tangible results matter." Schofield believes the couple's future standing in Hollywood may depend less on announcements and more on execution. "Hollywood is full of projects that die in development, so individually none of those are necessarily remarkable," she said. "But when you establish a pattern of big announcements without finished products, you risk damaging your credibility." "You cannot build a serious production reputation on press releases and announcements," Schofield added. And that, she said, is why even a relatively small documentary such as "Cookie Queens" matters. "When a project does reach audiences, its performance becomes part of the résumé," Schofield said. "Being beaten at the box office by ‘CatVideoFest’ is funny, but against this larger backdrop, it makes the need for a genuine success that much more urgent." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8049132c5335ae1046c46e ‘The Odyssey’ reminds us of the nightmare we are leaving for American children te 2026-08-15T11:10:11.654Z ‘The Odyssey’ reminds us of the nightmare we are leaving for American children In Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," the most uncomfortable scenes aren't the cyclops or the shipwreck. They're the ones set at home. Dozens of men have moved into Odysseus's palace on Ithaca. They slaughter his herds. They drain his wine. They lounge in his hall demanding his wife choose one of them, and every day they consume a little more of an estate none of them will ever own. Telemachus watches it happen. He is a boy. He has no standing, no army and no idea when — or whether — his father is coming back. That is not a Bronze Age problem. SEN RAND PAUL: MY PLAN WOULD FORCE CONGRESS TO STOP OVERSPENDING YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY We will soon be over $40 trillion in national debt. I have spent my career as an mergers-and-acquisitions banker valuing what things are truly worth, and I can tell you what that number is: it is a claim on people who cannot yet vote — taxation without representation. I became a grandfather last year. When I watch my grandson playing, there is one question that never once crosses my mind — how could I steal from him? I don't know a single person who thinks that way. And yet, collectively, year after year, our politicians buy votes with money belonging to people who haven't been born. That is the hall on Ithaca. The suitors were not monsters. They were ordinary men, following ordinary incentives, in a house where nobody could stop them. Socrates proposed that "lovers of wisdom" should make decisions for society. Two and a half millennia later, how are we doing? He would say we never understood his "ship of state." The skill that gets a person elected is not the skill required to govern, and we keep being surprised by this. CAPITALISM IS ABOUT INCENTIVES. STOPPING THE STUPIDITY OF SOCIALISM IS A BIG INCENTIVE Cut the time frame by 90%, to 1776. The Founders were so wary of faction they warned us about it in the founding documents themselves. They made Congress Article I — not merely one branch among three, but the body meant to write the laws. They would be stunned at how much of that work now happens in the other two branches, and how comfortable Congress has become with the arrangement. Cut 90% again, to 2001. Those Americans had just watched a Democratic president and a Republican Congress run a budget surplus while expanding trade. Tell them we would arrive here, in just two and a half decades — $40 trillion in debt, in the middle of a global trade war — and they would simply not believe you. Three data points, each a tenth of the distance of the last, and the trend does not improve. How did we get here? At bottom: incentives. SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN LIMIT ON PARTY CAMPAIGN SPENDING IN COORDINATION WITH CANDIDATES People respond to them, and our system gives citizens almost none to really understand the issues — because understanding does not translate into any real say. We hand our authority to a proxy selected largely on partisan soundbites, then root for our political team the way we root for a ball club. Wealth and civic health are twin engines. The nations with the strongest safety nets don't have them because their politicians are nicer; they have them because their economies are richer and their systems reward productivity over plunder. If we align citizen incentives with actual legislative understanding, capitalism and democracy can do what they do best: make the poor ever richer. Nolan's ending is not Homer's. His Odysseus clears the hall and discovers he cannot stay in it. He has killed the sons of noble houses under his own roof, and a man who does that cannot govern the place afterward. So, he abdicates. He puts the crown on Telemachus and sails west into exile. That is our arrangement exactly. We are handing the next generation an estate with a great deal eaten out of it. Plato distrusted democracy because he doubted ordinary people could become lovers of wisdom. In his world, with no printing press and no schools, he had a point. We have an information age that can educate anyone, issue by issue, better than the best minds in ancient Athens — but little incentive for anyone to use it. So, we need to build those incentives. We have the tools to give our citizens incentive to truly learn the issues and have their voices mean something. Make understanding an issue worth the hour it takes. A Congress receiving that kind of informed feedback would be answerable. A Congress that spends more time listening to constituents spends less time listening to lobbyists. A Congress with that standing might start reclaiming the ground Article One has quietly surrendered. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION If we would just harness our amazing technologies, we could make our ancestors of 2,500, 250, and even 25 years ago proud. Imagine if we used these tools to attack some of our 80/20 issues for starters. Nobody is sailing home to clear our hall. Our grandchildren are getting the house. We have spent 25 centuries asking who should make decisions for society. Perhaps we've been asking the wrong question. Perhaps we should instead ask how to give ordinary citizens stronger incentives to become "lovers of wisdom." My grandson wants lovers of wisdom to make decisions for society. So does yours. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8049132c5335ae1046c465 Top Dem operative brushes off latest scandal plaguing Maine Senate candidate as 'salacious gossip' te 2026-08-15T11:10:11.054Z Top Dem operative brushes off latest scandal plaguing Maine Senate candidate as 'salacious gossip' High profile Democrats aren't backing off their support for Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson following reports he fathered children with his cousin. Former Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Donna Brazile was among the chorus of party voices throwing cold water on the claims about Jackson in a scandal-plagued Senate race that was already upended after former far-left candidate Graham Platner was forced to drop out earlier this summer following a series of controversies that culminated in a rape allegation. And now, Jackson is facing even more turmoil with the most recent revelations of a 1988 police report accusing him of assault. "There’s a lot of people who are doing a lot of gossip as news, and I don't want to break news that might not be true — especially on something so personal — that's not what I do," Brazile told Fox News Digital when asked about the report Jackson had two children with his cousin and longtime partner Lana Pelletier. INTERNET ERUPTS OVER REPORT THAT PLATNER'S REPLACEMENT IN KEY SENATE RACE FATHERED CHILDREN WITH SECOND COUSIN Jackson became the Democrat nominee for Senate in Maine despite Platner winning the June 9 primary race. Platner formally dropped out on July 10 — just in time for the Democratic Party to select a replacement for the November general election ballot. But just weeks after being nominated to step into the race, Jackson came under fire when a shocking report hit the internet claiming his longtime partner, with whom he shares two children, is his cousin. Brazile, a veteran Democrat and longtime operative for the party, told Fox News Digital she doesn’t "know anything about Mr. Jackson," when asked about the relationship with his cousin. "I wish him the best of luck. I don't know many… some of the nominees, but I wish them the best luck," Brazile said, remaining agnostic to those particular claims. "There are so many lies," Brazile went on. "I don't really want to comment on salacious gossip — innuendos." "All I know is that that's going to be one of the most competitive races, and we'll all be watching in the fall," she concluded. The bombshell report introduces another threat to the already tumultuous race where Democrats are trying to flip the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. FOX NEWS POLL: NEW MATCHUP, SAME RESULT: MAINE SENATE RACE STAYS LOCKED The Maine Wire editor Steven Robinson reported that Jackson shares two children with his second cousin "by blood" and alleged high school sweetheart, Lana Pelletier. In posting the genealogical findings, the independent journalist claimed Pelletier's father is a cousin of Jackson's mother. "I think it's important to get the facts," Brazile said about the report. A longtime political strategist, Brazile served as interim chair of the Democratic National Committee in 2011 and again in 2016. She has remained an influential voice within Democratic politics through multiple midterm election cycles and has often weighed in on candidates and the party's overall direction following major electoral setbacks. Shortly after Brazile and other Democrats refused to abandon their support for Jackson in the Maine Senate race, a police report from 1988 resurfaced accusing Jackson of assaulting a man in an altercation over Pelletier. The same report states that Pelletier told the police that Jackson "pushed her around." Jackson said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital said, "I took responsibility for [the fight] then, and I take responsibility for it now." Pelletier, for her part, claimed the statements attributed to her in the report are "not accurate," and defended Jackson in a separate statement to Fox News Digital. "I do not remember making the statements attributed to me and they are not accurate," she said. "This is the first time I have seen this report from 40 years ago. Troy and I have built a life and family together and I know the person he has been through the decades since, both as a caring partner and father." EMBATTLED MAINE DEMOCRAT DEADLOCKED WITH COLLINS DESPITE CONTROVERSIES IN KEY SENATE RACE, NEW POLL SHOWS Jackson is up against Collins, who has held her Senate seat since 1997. The Democrat candidate accused Collins' team of being responsible for the accusation that he fathered his second cousin's children as a "shameful and desperate" attempt to bruise his campaign. But he has never directly denied in previous statements to Fox News Digital the claims that Pelletier, the mother of his two children, is his cousin. "Susan Collins will do anything to distract from the fact that she votes with Trump 96% of the time and has sold out working people in Maine. Personal attacks on Troy's family are shameful and desperate," Jackson’s campaign said in the statement. Jackson’s campaign did not respond to Fox News Digital’s most recent requests for comment. Fox News Digital's Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8049112c5335ae1046c44c Dorm Room and Apartment Shopping: How to Pick Upholstered Furniture and Bedding te 2026-08-15T11:10:09.846Z Dorm Room and Apartment Shopping: How to Pick Upholstered Furniture and Bedding (NAPSI)—If you are shopping for your college student’s dorm room or apartment, you want to choose furniture and bedding that meets their needs and will last while they are at college. Here are some questions to consider when selecting upholstered… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8049102c5335ae1046c443 Dorm Room and Apartment Shopping: How to Pick Upholstered Furniture and Bedding te 2026-08-15T11:10:08.933Z Dorm Room and Apartment Shopping: How to Pick Upholstered Furniture and Bedding Choosing dorm room furniture is no time to lie down on the job. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a803d5c2c5335ae1046c2d0 Socialist in Trump country gives Karl Marx vision thumbs-up before ducking key tax question te 2026-08-15T10:20:12.705Z Socialist in Trump country gives Karl Marx vision thumbs-up before ducking key tax question Florida socialist congressional candidate Oliver Larkin repeatedly declined to say how much he would raise taxes on high earners while defending his call to tax billionaires "out of existence" during a contentious interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity. Larkin, who volunteered for then-Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., in 2008 and led a New Hampshire presidential campaign field office for Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in 2016, sparred with Hannity over his Democratic Socialists of America-aligned platform as Florida voters prepare to vote Tuesday. When asked about the idea of an economy based on the promise of "to each American based on their needs from each American based on their ability," Larkin replied, "I think that’s a fine concept." EXPERT WHO FLED CUBA WARNS OF ‘VICIOUS CYCLE’ THAT WILL LEAD TO ‘COMMUNISTS IN DOUBLE DIGITS’ IN CONGRESS The axiom was popularized in 1875 by German political theorist Karl Marx in his "Critique of the Gotha Programme." Larkin, who is challenging moderate Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., in a district considered a prime Republican target in November’s general election, said he was less concerned with ideological labels than with meeting his potential new constituents every day. "I'm coming at the race from a pragmatic point of view of what the American people and the people of South Florida need, and that is Medicare-for-all, that is universal child care, that is the policy proposals that you just articulated on your show," Larkin told Hannity. Before introducing Larkin, Hannity listed a series of policies he said the millennial left-winger supported, including abolishing the Electoral College, automatic same-day voter registration, shunning fossil fuels, abolishing ICE and prosecuting its agents, free public college, an end to sanctions on Iran and Cuba and a "passionate hatred of Israel," in the conservative host’s words. THE MEDICARE FOR ALL TRADE-OFFS SOCIALISTS AREN'T TALKING ABOUT, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS Hannity challenged Larkin to go beyond the proposals and explain how he would achieve each of his policy objectives, starting with higher federal taxes "Out of every dollar these so-called ‘evil rich people’ make, how much should they be able to keep…?" he asked. Instead of offering a figure, Larkin praised former Presidents Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower for presiding over extremely high top marginal tax rates. "Give me a number," Hannity demanded. PROGRESSIVES WANT TO TAX BILLIONAIRES FIRST, AND YOU'RE NEXT ON THE LIST "What percentage of every dollar should every American be able to keep after they pay the government, local, state, federal [taxes]?" Larkin replied that the figure depends on income, but did not specify any income ranges except to say that "billionaires should be taxed out of existence." Hannity countered that most billionaires are among the "most brilliant" people and argued that it is wrong to take money from the most creative Americans through higher taxes. Larkin replied that X CEO Elon Musk — the world’s richest person — has received billions in government subsidies that helped build his wealth, arguing that billionaires should therefore face higher taxes and calling the South African immigrant a "vulture" for buying Tesla and presiding over its largesse himself. Hannity returned to pressing the candidate for specifics about his plans, including what tax rates Americans at different income levels should pay under a socialist system: "How much are you willing to let the government take? How much? Give us a number," he said, asking for an example with an American making $100,000 per annum. "I want to see a return on our taxpayer investment," Larkin replied without offering a specific figure. "I'm not interested in changing the tax rate on middle-class Americans on people making a hundred grand," he later added, prompting Hannity to ask what tax rate should apply to people making $500,000. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "Give me a number," he insisted. "The DSA people talk a lot about fairness. What is fair for a guy that makes a half a million dollars a year out of every dollar -- how much should the government get? Answer the question." "It’s not that simple," Larkin argued. After crosstalk, the candidate said the cap on income subject to Social Security taxes should be raised, but did not specify an amount. Moskowitz’ and Larkin’s district — which has changed numbers several times — has been represented by Democrats for most of the modern era. Over the past two decades, including when it was numbered the 22nd District, Col. Allen West has been the only Republican to represent the district. West served one term. From its inception in 1993 through the early years of George W. Bush’s presidency, the district was represented by Republican Rep. Eugene Clay Shaw Jr. After socialist candidates lost in Wisconsin but won in Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York and Minnesota, Florida Democrats will decide Tuesday whether to follow the same trend. Fox News Digital reached out to Larkin for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a803d5c2c5335ae1046c2c7 Gun rights gets 'greatest restoration' in 100 years with latest Trump DOJ move, lawmaker hails te 2026-08-15T10:20:12.166Z Gun rights gets 'greatest restoration' in 100 years with latest Trump DOJ move, lawmaker hails Gun rights advocates are cheering a recent ruling that will make it easier for people to obtain firearm suppressors and certain weapons, with a business founder-turned-lawmaker calling it "the greatest restoration" of Second Amendment rights in almost a century. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., who founded Clyde Armory in his home state of Georgia before he was elected to Congress, argued that the regulatory barrier was wrong in the first place because it taxed a constitutional right. "If you can tax something legitimately, then you can actually destroy it through increased taxation. You might, quote, 'have a right on paper,' but you don't really have a right because you can't afford the right. Is that really a right? It's not," Clyde told Fox News Digital. "So here we are removing the taxation on a constitutional right from a bill that was passed in 1934. And once you remove the tax aspect of it, then you remove the constitutionality of the registration aspect." GUN RIGHTS GROUPS CAPITALIZE AFTER JUDGE REVERSES DECADES-OLD RESTRICTIONS: 'MONUMENTAL' Clyde led the charge last year to roll back part of the National Firearms Act of 1934, a push that was ultimately successful in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Under the 92-year-old law, a $200 tax was established on silencers, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and other firearms that also required additional federal registration to obtain. Republicans reduced that tax to $0 in the OBBBA, which gun rights groups then used to successfully argue that the added registration was unconstitutional. The ruling affects the parties that brought the lawsuit and is not a national injunction on the law, however, according to the Associated Press. But Clyde said it was an "incredible win for the Second Amendment," adding he hoped "more wins" would come in the future. INSIDE TRUMP'S UNPRECEDENTED BATTLE PLAN TO EXPAND SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS THROUGH JUSTICE DEPARTMENT "When you protect the Second Amendment, which protects every other amendment in the entire Constitution — I think that's the teeth behind the Constitution," Clyde said. "The right to free assembly, the right to freedom of religion, the rights of freedom of speech, the right of the free press, and the right to take your grievances to the government without fear of persecution or prosecution — that's the First Amendment, and that's what the Second Amendment protects," he added. Clyde later led 47 Republican lawmakers in a letter urging Attorney General Todd Blanche not to appeal the ruling. The letter reads: "An appeal would prolong regulatory uncertainty for law-abiding gun owners and businesses and would consume DOJ resources defending a position that this Congress and now a federal district court has said cannot stand." CLARENCE THOMAS' CONSTITUTIONAL ARGUMENT AGAINST FEDERAL GUN LAW GETS FIRST MAJOR COURT TEST Gun right activists' celebrations were compounded on Thursday when the Trump administration did not file an appeal to the judge's ruling, meaning the order could go into effect without pause. Gun violence prevention groups panned the inaction, however. "Today, our government is failing us. At midnight, uniquely lethal weapons and devices — including silencers, short-barreled rifles, and shotguns — were deregulated for the first time in nearly a century," Kris Brown, president of Brady: United Against Gun Violence said in a statement on Thursday. "The Department of Justice had the opportunity to act to protect our safety, but it failed to do so...Today, the gun industry and silencer dealers are celebrating, while Americans are left less safe." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a803d5b2c5335ae1046c2be DSA brand on trial as El-Sayed struggles where Dems can least afford it te 2026-08-15T10:20:11.596Z DSA brand on trial as El-Sayed struggles where Dems can least afford it A combustible and divisive Democratic Senate primary in battleground Michigan is giving Republicans an early edge as they aim to flip a crucial Democrat-held seat in the midterm elections. A Fox News poll conducted after this month's primary showdown, in which left-wing candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly edged more moderate Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens to capture the party's nomination in the race to defend the seat held by retiring Sen. Gary Peters, indicates El-Sayed is having difficulty unifying the Democratic base. That appears to be giving Republican nominee and former Rep. Mike Rogers more ammunition to court Democrats uncomfortable with some of El-Sayed's controversial past comments and far-left policy positions. Democrats must hold the swing state seat as part of their uphill climb to win back the Senate majority from the GOP. HEAD HERE FOR ALL OF THE LATEST FOX NEWS POLLS According to a Fox News survey of Michigan registered voters conducted Aug. 6-10 and released this week, Rogers held a 51%-47% edge over El-Sayed, within the survey’s margin of sampling error. Rogers’ edge is fueled largely by stronger party unity among Republicans. Nearly all Republicans (96%), including both MAGA (99%) and non-MAGA Republicans (89%), backed Rogers, the poll indicates. El-Sayed's support among Democrats is slightly lower, at 91%. While 98% of self-described Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) supporters backed El-Sayed, that number dropped to 69% of non-DSA Democrats and independents. WHO'S UP AND WHO'S DOWN: CHECK OUT THE FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS ON THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS Meanwhile, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the more moderate Democratic gubernatorial nominee in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, grabbed 81% support among non-DSA Democrats and independents. That helped fuel Benson's overall 52%-47% advantage over Republican gubernatorial nominee Rep. John James. "El-Sayed is clearly underperforming in some groups...There is damage done from the primary," veteran pollster and strategist Chris Anderson, the Democratic partner on the Fox News Poll, said. Anderson told Fox News Digital that El-Sayed "needs to bring home Democrats...He has his work cut out for him and he needs to convince some folks, but I think there’s favorable ground for him to be playing on despite the concerns that a lot of voters hold." Rogers, in an interview with Fox News Digital ahead of the primary, said "we've unified the Republican Party in a way I haven't seen in decades here on this particular race." "We're building our team, our resources, and ready for the fight...in a way I don't think Democrats are expecting," Rogers, who is backed by President Donald Trump as he runs for the Senate for a second straight cycle, touted. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB A former Wayne County Health Department director, El-Sayed, if elected in November, would make history as the nation's first Muslim senator. He is an epidemiologist who unsuccessfully ran for governor as an insurgent candidate in 2018. He has made support for "Medicare-for-all" a major component of his campaign. He has also called for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is a vocal critic of Israel during its war with Hamas — even characterizing Israel's actions in Gaza as "genocide" against Palestinians. El-Sayed, who was endorsed and joined on the campaign trail by progressive champions Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, has also vowed not to accept PAC donations. Republicans argue that El-Sayed is too far to the left and too radical for the Great Lakes swing state. Rogers, in his Fox News Digital interview, called El-Sayed "way too extreme for Michigan. I mean, Abdul, he has his own special sauce of crazy." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER In a campaign video released last week, Rogers reached out to Democrats he called "hopeless, because the person who won [their party's primary] does not represent your values, well, just know, there is still hope" and said they have a "home" with his campaign. El-Sayed, speaking to Fox News Digital on the eve of the primary, was confident that he would be able to unite Democrats. "I think we all understand the risk of Donald Trump. We all understand the risk of Mike Rogers," El-Sayed said. Referring to voters who supported Stevens, he emphasized, "I think everybody understands what the stakes are. So I'm looking forward to welcoming everybody who might have voted differently in the primary." Anderson, the veteran Democratic pollster, said he expects El-Sayed to better unify the Democratic base as Election Day nears. "These are folks who in highly partisan environment are going to be faced with do they vote for a Democrat or a Republican," Anderson said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a803d5b2c5335ae1046c2b5 Killer ex-cop executed for child's slaying as sheriff says he’s sure same monster murdered another girl te 2026-08-15T10:20:11.010Z Killer ex-cop executed for child's slaying as sheriff says he’s sure same monster murdered another girl After almost four decades, the execution of James Duckett brought closure for two families who believe they both lost young girls to the same killer. The 68-year-old was executed by lethal injection July 28 for the rape and murder of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee while on duty as a cop for the Mascotte Police Department. McAbee’s family attended his execution at the Florida State Prison in Raiford. They were joined by family and friends of 14-year-old Jeanifer Weldon. Authorities believe she also was killed by Duckett four months after he murdered McAbee. INVESTIGATORS REVISIT FLORIDA SERIAL KILLER CASE AS SEARCH RESUMES FOR POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL VICTIMS But law enforcement officials stopped pursuing a conviction out of fear it would prolong his life, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a news conference. It had been decided that piecing together evidence on the case could "jam up" the process or "create more defense, or more arguments, or more excuses why he shouldn't be executed," Judd told reporters on July 30. So once Duckett was sentenced to die for McAbee’s murder, authorities stopped pushing to secure a conviction for the killing of Weldon, Judd said. McAbee went missing in May 1987. She was last seen with Duckett in his patrol car on an evening when he was the only officer working the streets. When her body was found, evidence showed she’d been sexually assaulted, strangled and drowned, according to court records. A month later, Duckett was named a suspect and was fired from his job as a cop. Very strong fingerprint and DNA evidence linked Duckett to the case, Judd said. NEW CALIFORNIA LAW EXPANDS DNA TOOLS FOR MISSING PERSONS INVESTIGATIONS Then three months later, another girl went missing in Central Florida. Weldon disappeared on Sept. 19, 1987, in Polk County, about an hour south of the town where Duckett had worked as a police officer. It was three days before her 15th birthday. She’d spent the Saturday with friends on a trip to town to Tampa, where she’d bought a fluffy kitten to add to the stuffed animal collection in her bedroom, Judd said. Around 9 p.m., she left her friends to walk about two miles home, carrying her new stuffed kitten in a green plastic bag, Judd said. She never made it home. For "13 frantic days, we looked for Jeanifer to no avail," Judd told reporters almost 39 years later. There were few leads, until a phosphate miner pulled over to investigate a pair of shoes he spotted on the side of the road in Fort Meade. It had been about two weeks since Weldon had disappeared. When he got out of his car, he was hit with the pungent smell of a decomposing body, Judd said. Weldon’s "skeletonized" remains were found behind tall grass and a berm in a wooded area away from the road, Judd said. Duckett eventually became a suspect in that killing, too. Investigators believed Duckett had used his old law enforcement uniform to convince Weldon he could provide a safe ride home. Family members and investigators felt Weldon wouldn’t have gotten in a car with Duckett without that reassurance and confidence that he was a police officer and someone she could trust, Judd said. She died by strangulation, he said. Investigators suspect she was raped before her death. A month after Weldon’s death, Duckett was arrested for the killing and sexual battery of McAbee. He quickly became a suspect in Weldon’s killing, too. But the evidence wasn’t as strong, and was more circumstantial, Judd said. The night Weldon disappeared, Duckett had left for work at his new mining job five hours early. He drove down the highway "exactly past where Jeanifer Weldon would have been walking home," Judd said. He arrived at work sweaty and two hours late, saying that he’d had car trouble. But investigators learned that his hands weren't "greasy or nasty or dirty," Judd said. The next day, Duckett brought home a gift for his children—a stuffed kitten in a green plastic bag. It matched the one purchased by Weldon. FORENSIC GENEALOGY UNMASKS COLD CASE SUSPECT AS STRANGLER, SEXUAL PREDATOR DECADES LATER: OFFICIALS There also were "fingernail marks or scratches on his back," Judd said. When his wife asked him about the marks, he told her, "I was climbing under a barbed wire fence at work," Judd said. Polk County investigators spent tens of thousands of hours working to pursue a conviction in the Weldon case, Judd said. Then a few years ago, after Duckett was convicted of McAbee’s murder and had received the death sentence, they questioned whether they should continue pursuing it, he said. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X They continued to "chip away" at finding DNA evidence, Judd said. And they hoped Duckett would confess during one of his interviews before his execution. He declined to talk. Though he was never convicted of her killing, Duckett’s execution still brought some sense of closure to Weldon’s still-grieving family. "I'm confident the right person was executed," said Amy Weldon, Jeanifer Weldon’s younger sister. "I don't like how long it took, but I am confident 100% that the right person died." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Judd was less satisfied with the execution of the former cop. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE "The problem is we didn't put him to death soon enough," Judd said. "You know, it's never too soon to kill a psychopathic, child predator … It's never too soon." SEND US A TIP For 38 years, Duckett was given multiple appeals. GOT A TIP? "He just didn't pay soon enough, but he did pay," Judd said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Judd also suggested that controversial surveillance cameras on roadways might have prevented Weldon’s death. "Today, we may have found him before he ever got a chance to rape and murder her," he said. "We would have found him within hours." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Addressing the debate over the cameras, Judd railed, "Yet there's some nut jobs that don't think we should be able to look at a camera that's on a public right of way, only looking at a tag and the color of a car. "We're going to find lost children, lost Alzheimer's patients, warrant suspects, and we're never going to invade your privacy to do it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a803d5a2c5335ae1046c2ac Iran jails psychologist over Trump plea as regime demands he make Americans ‘look stupid’: family te 2026-08-15T10:20:10.423Z Iran jails psychologist over Trump plea as regime demands he make Americans ‘look stupid’: family FIRST ON FOX: An Iranian psychologist who publicly appealed to President Donald Trump to stand by Iranians protesting the Islamic Republic has been sentenced to seven months in prison, while his relatives say authorities tried to pressure him into recording a video insulting Trump and Americans.  Seyed Ahmad Seyedabdollahi, a 32-year-old psychologist and counselor from Borujen who had been living in Tehran, posted an English-language video on Jan. 4 directly addressing Trump. In the video, reviewed by Fox News Digital, he urged the president to act quickly on his pledge to support Iranian protesters, saying young Iranians had trusted his words and that those who helped the Iranian people would be remembered. ""...To prove your good intentions to the Iranian people, either do something without saying anything or act very quickly on your words, because many young people trust what you say. And, as you probably know, many things are useless to people who are dead.I assure you that the Iranian nation remembers good deeds well, and they will try to repay their friends in the future." TRUMP ADMIN BYPASSES TEHRAN'S ISOLATION CAMPAIGN TO REACH IRANIANS DIRECTLY Ten days later, on Jan. 14, Seyedabdollahi was arrested at his father's home in Borujen, according to Iran International, Iran Wire, Harana human rights activist news agency, and the Hana Human Rights Organization. Hana reported that plainclothes agents confiscated phones and electronic equipment and that Seyedabdollahi was subsequently held in solitary confinement and at an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence detention facility in Isfahan. A relative of Seyedabdollahi told Fox News Digital that the video triggered sustained pressure from Iranian security authorities. "Since that day, he has faced serious pressure from Iranian security authorities. He was arrested twice and subjected to repeated interrogations," the relative said. "During his detention, he spent extended periods in solitary confinement. He was eventually convicted and sentenced to seven months in prison, and in July 2026 he was transferred to prison to begin serving his sentence." Branch One of the Borujen Revolutionary Court convicted Seyedabdollahi of "engaging in media activities against national security," sentenced him to seven months in prison and barred him from government and public services for five years, Iran International reported Aug. 6. He was detained again July 7 to begin serving the sentence and remains in Borujen Prison. IRAN INMATES SEW LIPS SHUT IN MASS HUNGER STRIKE AT NOTORIOUS US-SANCTIONED JAIL: REPORT Hana Human Rights Organization said he was denied contact with his family for 17 days following his first arrest and that his family initially did not know where he was being held. Iran International reported that he was denied access to a lawyer of his choosing during his detention and at times was prevented from communicating with his family. Iranian authorities have also opened a second case against Seyedabdollahi on a charge translated as "propaganda against the establishment" or "propaganda against the system of the Islamic Republic." The case, opened in June, remains at the preliminary investigative stage, according to Hana. Court documents obtained by Fox News Digital appear to detail the authorities' investigation of Seyedabdollahi and contain references to alleged foreign contacts and financial transactions involving the United States and Israel. His relative said interrogators accused him of being connected to the CIA and Mossad and of receiving money in exchange for making the video. "They told him you are a member of the CIA and Mossad and you took money from them for this job," the relative said. AIR FORCE INTEL VET ALLEGEDLY SPIRALED INTO IRAN’S TERROR UNDERWORLD: TIMELINE OF DECEIT, HUNT FOR SPY SUSPECT The relative also alleged that Iranian authorities pressured Seyedabdollahi to record another video repudiating his original message and attacking Trump and Americans. "He did not give in to numerous pressures to publish a clip that contradicted the first video," the relative said. "He was asked to sexually insult Trump and make the American people look stupid and ignorant so that we could broadcast your clip on the national media." The relative further alleged that Seyedabdollahi endured solitary confinement and mistreatment during interrogations, and said he continues to face pressure in prison after refusing authorities' demands. Those allegations also could not be independently verified. "His situation in Borujen Prison is not good because he has been out of solitary confinement for a few days, but sometimes they take him to solitary confinement under various pretexts," the relative said, adding that monitored telephone calls make it difficult for him to speak openly about his treatment. FREED AMERICAN REVEALS BRUTAL IRAN PRISON ORDEAL, WARNS HOSTAGES FACE GREATER DANGER The relative said the five-year prohibition on public and government employment has compounded the punishment by threatening Seyedabdollahi's ability to work after his release. "You understand the economic conditions of Iran. Now imagine that in this situation someone has been deprived of their social rights, i.e. job and income, and he is imprisoned," the relative said. The relative described Seyedabdollahi as a psychologist and popular speaker with a following among young Iranians, and said he remained focused on those who suffered more severely during the government's crackdown. In the brief period when he was free, the relative recalled him saying, "Don't feel weak. Our problems are insignificant compared to the thousands of people who have lost their lives." Seyedabdollahi was one of several Iranians who directly appealed to Trump during January's nationwide protests. Iran International reported that he posted his video Jan. 4, two days after Trump warned Iranian authorities against firing on peaceful demonstrators. Trump again warned Tehran on Jan. 9 and on Jan. 13 urged Iranians to continue protesting, writing that "help is on its way." Iran International reported that the crackdown resulted in mass arrests and cited the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency as saying more than 50,000 people were arrested during a period of just over six weeks. The outlet also reported that U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk said at least 56 people had been executed on national-security-related charges since March 19, including 27 in cases linked to the January protests. The Iranian mission to the U.N. declined to comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8038ae2c5335ae1046c1ee Trump scores major immigration victory as judge clears way to end TPS protections for thousands of Somalis te 2026-08-15T10:00:14.179Z Trump scores major immigration victory as judge clears way to end TPS protections for thousands of Somalis President Donald Trump scored a major legal victory Friday after a federal judge cleared the way for his administration to terminate temporary legal protections for thousands of Somali nationals living in the United States. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston lifted a stay that had prevented the Department of Homeland Security from terminating Somalia's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation, citing a June Supreme Court ruling that sharply limited judicial review of similar administration actions. The decision allows the Trump administration to move forward with ending TPS for Somalia, potentially exposing affected migrants who lack another lawful basis to remain in the U.S. to deportation. SUPREME COURT'S LATEST IMMIGRATION RULING WILL CAUSE AMERICANS TO 'DIE AND SUFFER' ATTORNEY WARNS Burroughs, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, had previously blocked the termination from taking effect in a lawsuit brought by four Somali nationals and two advocacy groups, including African Communities Together. The Trump administration announced in January that it planned to terminate Somalia's TPS designation, with then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arguing that conditions in the country had improved enough to end the humanitarian protections. The Supreme Court ruled in June in Mullin v. Doe that the TPS statute bars judicial review of certain non-constitutional decisions by the administration to terminate TPS designations. The court also found that the plaintiffs' equal protection challenge in that case was unlikely to succeed. The ruling curtailed lower courts' ability to review Trump administration efforts to terminate TPS designations for nationals of multiple countries. SUPREME COURT WEIGHS TRUMP EFFORT TO TERMINATE TEMPORARY PROTECTIONS FOR HAITIAN, SYRIAN MIGRANTS Plaintiffs challenging the termination of Somalia's designation argued that the administration's decision was motivated by bias against non-White immigrants, pointing to Trump's previous descriptions of Somalis as "garbage" and "low IQ people." Following the Supreme Court's ruling, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint raising new constitutional claims and sought emergency relief in another effort to prevent Somalia's TPS protections from ending. Burroughs issued an administrative stay earlier this month after African Communities Together and other plaintiffs alleged that the administration violated the Fifth Amendment by terminating Somalia's TPS designation based on racial and national-origin discrimination. In Friday's ruling, Burroughs said the plaintiffs had presented a compelling case but concluded that the Supreme Court's decision constrained her ability to continue blocking the administration's action. BIDEN JUDGE OVERRULED ON KEY TRUMP IMMIGRATION POLICY Burroughs wrote that she was "bound … to view things through the Mullin prism," referring to the Supreme Court case. "Plaintiffs have made a convincing showing that they will suffer irreparable harm if the injunction is withheld … and the balance of hardships and the public interest also favor Plaintiffs, given that the government has made no showing that maintaining TPS status for the duration of this litigation would impose an undue burden," she wrote. Despite those findings, Burroughs lifted the stay, allowing the administration's termination of Somalia's TPS designation to move forward. The Trump administration's decision affects several thousand Somali nationals currently living in the United States. Sources at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services previously told Fox News Digital that 2,471 Somali nationals in the U.S. currently have TPS, while another 1,383 have pending TPS applications. Fox News Digital's Preston Mizell and Elaine Mallon, along with Reuters, contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8033f72c5335ae1046c146 Veteran pediatrician hails Medicaid shift ending youth sex-change treatments: 'This is not denial of care' te 2026-08-15T09:40:07.892Z Veteran pediatrician hails Medicaid shift ending youth sex-change treatments: 'This is not denial of care' The sweeping policy shift announced Tuesday to end Medicaid funding for youth sex-change treatments is being hailed by at least one veteran pediatrician, who argued that the procedures were never "compassionate" approaches for children facing gender dysphoria. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Quentin Van Meter, the immediate past president of the American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds), reflected on the new restrictions issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). "I'm really congratulating HHS and CMS for... taking the step to block the medical and surgical interventions or funding for those in those healthcare systems... primarily because it's not an appropriate kind of intervention," Van Meter said. Despite claims that children will be left to suffer under the policy change, Van Meter, a pediatric endocrinologist, asserted that government intervention is not meant to strip them of the care they need, arguing instead for ongoing mental health treatment to address the underlying issues driving their distress. MEDICAID ENDS FUNDING FOR CHILD SEX-CHANGE PROCEDURES AS TRUMP ADMIN SLAMS 'EXPERIMENTAL' TREATMENTS "This is not denial of care. This is not lack of compassion. This is not denial that these patients exist, as we are told that we are doing this," he added. "This is actually very compassionate, very appropriate, and has been scientifically proven to be of benefit to these children." Van Meter, who has 42 years of experience in the field dating back to his fellowship at Johns Hopkins in the late 1970s, further argued that "puberty is not a disease" and that interventions intended to alter its course under sex-change procedures can instead exacerbate the mental health problems children are facing. Tuesday’s policy shift also comes against the backdrop of what Van Meter described as a collapsing medical framework behind the youth transgender movement, citing mounting evidence and a series of disturbing findings. This includes a federally funded study researchers allegedly tried to bury after multiple transitioning children reportedly died by suicide, federal allegations challenging a prominent transgender medical authority, the shocking rise in potentially thousands of detransitioners, and the irreversible damage caused by sex changes, including sterilization. SEN HAWLEY WARNS IT WOULD BE 'UNCONSCIONABLE' IF BILLIONS OF TAXPAYER FUNDS FLOW TO TRANS KIDS’ SEX CHANGES One of the examples Van Meter pointed to dates back to 2015, when the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded a five-year study to examine the outcomes of sex-change hormones in children. By the second year, three participants had died by suicide. Not only did researchers fail to immediately halt the study after the first death, they also attempted to bury the results by refusing to publish the data, according to Van Meter. The study’s chief investigators reportedly had a significant conflict of interest, having been "very proactive in the transgender arena" and often asserting that "these treatments are very beneficial and should be continued." The multimillion-dollar study, titled "The Impact of Early Medical Treatment in Transgender Youth," was later scrutinized by a GOP-led Senate committee in 2024. The committee accused the researchers involved of having "intentionally withheld scientific data from the American public showing that puberty blockers do not improve the mental health of children." The Republican lawmakers involved added that the study also found 11 participants with suicidal thoughts. DETRANSITIONER CHLOE COLE SHARES COMPLICATIONS AFTER GENDER PROCEDURES: ‘I AM GRIEVING’ Separately, a major transgender medical authority known for spearheading the pediatric sex-change guidelines that major medical groups relied on, has been accused of promoting ideological opinion instead of evidence-based medicine. The criticism centers on the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), which is being challenged in a Texas court case involving the Federal Trade Commission. "None of this is a standard of care, none of it is rigorous. It's just their specific opinion based on their ideology," Van Meter said. Van Meter added that there has been a significant increase in the number of people seeking to detransition, citing online support resources that reportedly receive an estimated 600 to 700 hits per month from patients seeking help. During a conference last March, Van Meter said he encountered roughly 85 individuals from around the world who wanted to detransition, indicating that "there clearly is a population for which this has been a detriment." HHS OFFICIAL WARNS OF IRREVERSIBLE RISKS AS TRUMP ADMIN RESTRICTS FUNDING FOR YOUTH GENDER PROCEDURES However, detransitioning is reportedly a highly complex process that involves reconstructive surgeries, gradual medication weaning and extensive mental health support. Sex-change treatments can ultimately result in severe and irreversible physical harms, Van Meter said.  Pediatric interventions can result in permanent sterilization, profound sexual dysfunction, permanently diminished bone density, impaired brain development, a heightened risk of early dementia and lifelong health conditions requiring continuous medical management. The desire to undergo sex-change procedures can often emerge among vulnerable children "when their life is falling apart," as they seek an escape from underlying problems such as divorced parents, parental incarceration, alcoholism, drug abuse or the death of a family member, Van Meter said. Impressionable children may then encounter online communities that frame undergoing a sex change as a cure-all or claim that their gender is the root of their problems. FTC ALLEGES INFLUENTIAL TRANSGENDER HEALTH ORGANIZATION MISLED PARENTS ABOUT SAFETY OF YOUTH TREATMENTS Beyond the need for better mental health access for children, Van Meter said more should be changed systemically across transgender policies. Van Meter proposed cutting federal funding from medical schools that promote research into sex-change treatments or teach such procedures as the standard of care in their curricula. He said doctors and pediatricians often uncritically promote transitions because they can easily be labeled a "bigot" or "hater" otherwise.  Health care workers who disagree are also denied a voice in medical literature, academic departments and professional associations, he said. Additionally, he added, the statute of limitations should be extended to give detransitioners ample time to sue healthcare providers for facilitating such treatments, while clinics should be audited for scientific transparency. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a802ced2c5335ae1046bfaf Sherrod Brown Seeks Senate Comeback in Ohio, Hoping His Populist Pitch Still Resonates te 2026-08-15T09:10:05.895Z Sherrod Brown Seeks Senate Comeback in Ohio, Hoping His Populist Pitch Still Resonates At 73, Sherrod Brown is mounting a comeback bid in Ohio. He is one of the Democrats his party is counting on to retake control of the Senate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a802cec2c5335ae1046bfa6 As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran te 2026-08-15T09:10:04.882Z As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a802ceb2c5335ae1046bf9d What Is Happening at the Border in Big Bend National Park? te 2026-08-15T09:10:03.936Z What Is Happening at the Border in Big Bend National Park? Over the objections of environmentalists, local sheriffs and some state leaders, the Trump administration appears to be moving ahead with border infrastructure in one of Texas’ most beloved parks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a802cea2c5335ae1046bf94 Prosecutors Examined Firm With Tie to Judge in Trump Hush Money Trial te 2026-08-15T09:10:02.710Z Prosecutors Examined Firm With Tie to Judge in Trump Hush Money Trial The U.S. attorney in Chicago subpoenaed a fund-raising firm that had been co-owned by the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who conducted the trial that led to Donald Trump’s felony conviction. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8025ee2c5335ae1046be73 Ciscomani Ranked Arizona’s Most Bipartisan Member Of Congress For Second Consecutive Year te 2026-08-15T08:40:14.691Z Ciscomani Ranked Arizona’s Most Bipartisan Member Of Congress For Second Consecutive Year By Ethan Faverino | Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) has once again been ranked as Arizona’s most bipartisan member of Congress, earning an “A” grade and a 97.5 Bridge Score in the latest Bridge Grades report evaluating members of Congress. The score, based on data through June 30 2026, places Ciscomani among the top 20 most bipartisan members of the entire House. His 97.5 score is more than double the House average of 44.9. Bridge Grades, a nonpartisan project of the Mediators Foundation, evaluates members of Congress based on how collaboratively or divisively they govern. The organization uses third-party data examining legislative records, bipartisan bill sponsorship and co-sponsorship, public statements, rhetoric, and other measures of congressional collaboration. According to the organization, “bridgers” are lawmakers who build bipartisan consensus and coalitions, while “dividers” pursue more partisan approaches to governing. For Ciscomani, the latest recognition marks the second consecutive time he has received an “A” grade from the Bridge Grades. “Getting results for Arizona families means working with anyone willing to find solutions, regardless of party,” stated Ciscomani. “I was sent to Congress to deliver common-sense, lasting results for Arizonans, and I will keep fighting to deliver real, tangible outcomes for our local communities. This recognition again reflects the hard work of my team and our commitment to ensuring Southern Arizona has a seat at the table in Washington.” Ciscomani’s bipartisan ranking comes alongside his record of legislative activity during the 119th Congress. According to data cited by the congressman, he has introduced 32 bills, with 10 passing the House of Representatives, as well as bringing tens of millions of dollars in federal investment back into Arizona. The congressman has also been recognized for his legislative effectiveness. The nonpartisan Center for Effective Lawmaking previously ranked Ciscomani as the most effective member of Arizona’s congressional delegation during the 118th Congress. As a member of the House Appropriations and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, Ciscomani has focused on issues including national security, veterans’ services, border security, Arizona’s water resources, and federal investments in local communities. The latest Bridge Grades recognition adds another national bipartisan distinction to Ciscomani’s record as he prepares for another general election campaign in Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District, where he faces Democratic nominee JoAnna Mendoza. “Voters who want lower costs, safer communities and funding for local priorities trust Representative Juan Ciscomani to break through the D.C. noise and get results,” stated NRCC Spokesperson Ben Petersen. “But far-left lobbyist Joanna Mendoza would jeopardize Arizonans’ priorities for her extreme agenda, raising taxes and risking their safety.” “Working down the aisle” has remained a central theme of Ciscomani’s congressional record with his office pointing to bipartisan legislation, federal funding for Arizona communities, and legislation addressing issues ranging from veterans and critical mineral to economic development. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Ciscomani Ranked Arizona’s Most Bipartisan Member Of Congress For Second Consecutive Year first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8025ed2c5335ae1046be6a Federal Judge Denies Nonprofits’ Bid To Block Phoenix Parks Ordinance te 2026-08-15T08:40:13.137Z Federal Judge Denies Nonprofits’ Bid To Block Phoenix Parks Ordinance By Matthew Holloway | A federal judge denied a request on Tuesday from two healthcare nonprofits seeking to block Phoenix from enforcing restrictions on food distribution and medical treatment in city parks. The court found that the organizations had not shown a likelihood of success on their argument that the activities constitute expressive conduct under the First Amendment. U.S. District Judge Diane J. Humetewa denied the preliminary-injunction motion filed by Circle the City and Valle del Sol Community Health. Humetewa also canceled a hearing that had been scheduled for Wednesday. “The Court disagrees that Plaintiffs’ provision of medical care or food to the unhoused is inherently expressive conduct under the First Amendment,” Humetewa wrote. The order leaves Phoenix’s Medical Treatment and Food Distribution in Parks Ordinance enforceable against the two organizations while their underlying lawsuit continues. The organizations filed the case, Circle the City et al. v. City of Phoenix et al., in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona on June 15 and submitted their motion for preliminary injunction the following day. Circle the City provides street medicine and other healthcare services to homeless residents, while Valle del Sol operates harm-reduction programs that include syringe services. Their lawsuit argues that the ordinance violates the First Amendment by restricting charitable food distribution and medical care while exempting other activities involving food or medical assistance. The plaintiffs also contend that the city’s permit system operates as an unconstitutional prior restraint and that Arizona law authorizing harm-reduction programs preempts the ordinance’s restrictions on syringe services. Humetewa found that the nonprofits had not demonstrated that observers would understand their provision of food and medical care as communicating their stated message that every person deserves dignity and access to basic services. Humetewa cited the absence of signs, literature, or other accompanying communications in the record. Humetewa also wrote that the First Amendment gives governments greater latitude to regulate conduct than spoken or written expression. Attorney Will Knight of the National Homelessness Law Center said the plaintiffs were disappointed with the ruling and were reviewing their legal options. Phoenix declined to comment on the decision, citing the pending litigation. The Phoenix City Council approved the ordinance on May 6, and it took effect on June 7. Individuals and organizations must obtain a Parks Services Permit before conducting charitable food distributions or providing covered medical treatment in a city park. Phoenix will issue no more than two per eligible park each month. The ordinance requires covered medical services to be provided under the supervision of a licensed professional inside an enclosed tent or mobile medical vehicle located on a parking lot or other approved hardscape area. The ordinance also prohibits the sale, distribution, or exchange of syringes or needles, needle-exchange programs, and the distribution of needle or intramuscular naloxone in city parks. Violations constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor. The ordinance contains exemptions, including those for first responders, assistance provided during emergencies, aid given to family members, water and electrolyte distribution, educational outreach, and private gatherings where food is served to participants. Phoenix says the framework is intended to keep parks clean, safe, and accessible while connecting homeless residents with established service providers. The city encourages residents to support organizations participating in its Healthy Giving program. The Humetewa ruling follows a different result in a parallel challenge brought by St. Herman’s Table, an Orthodox Christian ministry that distributes meals to homeless residents at Cave Creek Park. U.S. District Judge Krissa Lanham granted St. Herman’s Table and its founder, Lance Brace, a temporary restraining order on June 10, finding that they were likely to succeed on their First Amendment Free Exercise claim. Lanham extended the order on June 16 until she rules on their preliminary injunction motion. The temporary order prohibits Phoenix from enforcing the ordinance against St. Herman’s Table and Brace. It does not apply to other organizations. AZ Free News reported in June that St. Herman’s Table distributes meals, water, Bibles, and hygiene supplies each week as part of its religious ministry. The ordinance and Phoenix’s handling of homelessness have also drawn political criticism. In May, Arizona Republican Party Chairman Sergio Arellano joined radio host James T. Harris during a visit to the downtown area known as “The Zone.” Arellano criticized city leadership and praised an unidentified faith-based nonprofit that the Arizona Republican Party said received no taxpayer funding. Harris regularly conducts homeless outreach through The Bridge for Community Services, where he serves as corporate vice president and executive director. The party’s post did not identify the organization accompanying Harris, and The Bridge is not a party to either federal lawsuit. Humetewa’s ruling addresses the request for immediate relief filed by Circle the City and Valle del Sol. Their broader challenge to the ordinance remains pending before the federal court. 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 Federal Judge Denies Nonprofits’ Bid To Block Phoenix Parks Ordinance first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8025eb2c5335ae1046be61 ACLU Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality Of Prop. 314 te 2026-08-15T08:40:11.636Z ACLU Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality Of Prop. 314 By Staff Reporter | The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has ended its lawsuit about a month after it filed to challenge the constitutionality of Proposition 314 — at least, for the time being. The ACLU filed a notice of voluntary dismissal with the Arizona District Court on Wednesday. It made that filing a day after the preliminary injunction hearing was initially scheduled to occur, but which had been vacated the Friday prior.  Prop 314, passed by Arizona voters in 2024, gave law enforcement the authority to enforce federal immigration laws. An ACLU attorney representing Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project (Florence Project), the plaintiff challenging the proposition, says their team can find no evidence of law enforcement exercising this new authority.  Prop 314 made illegal immigration a state crime. That means state and local police may arrest illegal aliens and state judges may order deportations of illegal aliens. The proposition also required immigration verification for financial aid and public welfare, and made it a Class 6 felony to submit false information or documents for purposes of employment or public benefits.  The proposition went into effect in mid-July.  ACLU attorney John Mitchell said their team would wait for evidence that law enforcement or state judges had acted upon Prop 314 before relaunching their challenge.  “The trajectory of this litigation has always depended on when and how the state chooses to enforce Section 5,” said ACLU attorney John Mitchell. “In the first month that Section 5 has become fully enforceable, we’ve just seen none. So, from a litigation standpoint, it means our best strategy is to hold off until we get evidence of that enforcement.” Mitchell’s take appeared to be the ACLU heeding arguments made by Attorney General Kris Mayes, who was named as a defendant in the lawsuit. Mayes’ team warned in a filed response that the lawsuit was premature since no law enforcement or courts had exercised Prop 314 authority.  “Because Section 5 has barely gone into effect, Florence Project has not shown and likely cannot show that anyone has been subject to arrest, detention, or prosecution for violating the illegal entry provision,” stated the attorney general’s office. “Likewise, no one has been subject to an order to depart the country under [the law], because such orders are tied to a charge or conviction for violating the illegal entry provision.”  The Florence Project, with the support of the ACLU and the ACLU of Arizona, filed its lawsuit in early July, claiming Prop 314 violated the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. The organizations stated that only the federal government may regulate immigration.  “Immigration is a quintessentially federal authority. Congress has created a carefully calibrated immigration system, with detailed procedures that determine whether a person may remain in the United States, when to pursue criminal entry charges in the exercise of prosecutorial discretion, and what protections people receive to ensure that they do not face persecution or torture upon removal,” stated their complaint. “Congress placed all relevant authority in the hands of federal officials — in keeping with the federal government’s exclusive immigration powers and the sensitive foreign policy implications of these powers.”  The Arizona District Court denied the organization’s motion for a temporary restraining order about two weeks ago.  Living United For Change, another progressive group, lost their lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Prop 314 last year. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post ACLU Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality Of Prop. 314 first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8025ea2c5335ae1046be58 AZFEC: Maricopa County Primary Election Proves Prop 144 Will Speed Up Election Results te 2026-08-15T08:40:10.032Z AZFEC: Maricopa County Primary Election Proves Prop 144 Will Speed Up Election Results By the Arizona Free Enterprise Club | It’s pretty rare in politics to find a policy that is considered across the political spectrum as a true win, win. In the most recent primary election, Maricopa County implemented a new process that may actually be considered a win, win, win for elections.  Win number one: more options for voters, not fewer.  Win number two: faster election results.  Win number three: more integrity in the process.  What is it? On-site tabulation of early ballots. That’s right, a policy we spearheaded with Senator J.D. Mesnard in 2022. Then, it was SB1362. It was introduced on the heels of an election taking weeks to get election results and one of the largest drivers of the delay were early ballots that voters did not mail back, did not drop off during early voting, but instead held onto until election day and dropped them off en masse at polling locations. Hundreds of thousands of ballots dropped off, that later had to be transported to the county, signature verified, cured, removed from the envelope, and finally tabulated.  That wasn’t novel, and you can see why so many would choose to vote this way. For some, they simply forgot to return their ballot in time. Now it is election day, they don’t want to wait in line to fill out a two-page ballot again, so they drop it off. Or they filled out their ballot at home, and they don’t trust the mail to get it delivered and would prefer the assurance of dropping it off themselves. Or they like filling out their ballot at home, but they also like to go to the polling place on election day. Whatever the reason, a large portion of voters choose to do it every year. Most of them do not realize it delays results for weeks.  SB1362 began as a mandate on the counties, requiring them to provide this option to voters. Believe it or not, the counties fought it tooth and nail the entire session. Eventually, the bill was amended to make it optional for counties to implement. They still opposed it. Why? They knew that if voters found out that their county officials could be doing this but are refusing to do so, voters would get mad at them.   But that isn’t all… >>> CONTINUE READING >>> The post AZFEC: Maricopa County Primary Election Proves Prop 144 Will Speed Up Election Results first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a8021372c5335ae1046bdbd Legal expert calls for Smithsonian leadership overhaul over ‘self-loathing’ portrayal of history: ‘It’s bile’ te 2026-08-15T08:20:07.845Z Legal expert calls for Smithsonian leadership overhaul over ‘self-loathing’ portrayal of history: ‘It’s bile’ A legal expert is calling for a leadership overhaul at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH), arguing the museum has embraced a negative, "self-loathing" portrayal of the nation’s past. "I think this is part of a broader effort by radicals on the left to redefine the history of the United States and reframe it in an oppressor-versus-oppressed narrative," Cully Stimson, a senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation and former assistant U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., told Fox News Digital. "Instead of looking at American history chronologically with all the triumphs and tragedies, including slavery, and then the things that our country did to eradicate the vestiges of slavery, and then passing the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments and the Civil Rights Acts and getting rid of various other laws that were discriminatory in practice or in spirit. They take a very pro-reparations, ‘we’re a bad country,’ oppressor-versus-oppressed narrative." The comments come after a July 2026 White House report accused the Smithsonian of advancing DEI and left-wing agendas, prompting a pair of heated congressional hearings that put National Museum of American History Director Anthea Hartig under the national spotlight. DESCENDANT OF SLAVES SHAMES SMITHSONIAN’S WOKE ‘INDOCTRINATION’ AGAINST THE ‘GREATEST NATION ON EARTH’ Lawmakers accused museum leaders of allowing political activism to seep into exhibits and influence how history is presented, while Hartig maintained that the museum is nonpartisan and "does not take sides in America’s political debates." Stimson said the hearings are exposing "bile that they’re trying to pass off as history," saying "sunlight’s a good disinfectant." "If the head of the Smithsonian had any shame whatsoever, she would have resigned in disgrace already and she doesn’t have any shame because she’s perfectly happy with what she’s done," Stimson said. "She’s just the pointy end of the radical spear that’s out there trying to force this thing down the throats of Americans." Stimson said Hartig should have been fired "the minute after the hearing" for what he called "smug and self-righteous" behavior during her testimony and for failing to take accountability. "Her little writing the question down and her smugness was really evincing of what she really thinks of the American people and congressional oversight," he said. REP GILL CHALLENGES 'GENUINELY INSANE AND OBJECTIVELY OFFENSIVE' DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS AFTER VIRAL HEARING Looking back to America's 250th anniversary celebrations in July, when hundreds of thousands of people came to D.C. to celebrate the milestone, Stimson said families and children were instead greeted with "all sorts of disgusting things, bondage, and all sorts of other nasty things" at the museum. Some of the controversial exhibits highlighted in the report and hearings featured sexually explicit material, focused on race, gender and sexuality, and portrayed the Founding Fathers through their ties to slavery rather than their roles in building America. "There should be an entire section dedicated toward the Founding Fathers and the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and the Reconstruction Amendments and all the things that happened, the Civil War, but no," he said. Stimson said America has gone through many ups and downs "to get beyond the ugly parts of our history," giving Americans reason to celebrate the country today. "We should not have a museum dedicated to flagellation and self-loathing," he said. "That is not how you celebrate your country." Many Democrats have also accused Republicans of trying to "whitewash" history, a claim Stimson rejected, saying that celebrating America does not mean ignoring the darker parts of its past. MIKE ROWE SAYS HISTORY SHOWS WHY AMERICANS KEEP REJECTING SOCIALISM "Celebrating doesn’t mean whitewashing history," he said. "Every civilization throughout mankind has had slavery. That doesn’t make it right, it makes it reality." But Stimson said this approach to teaching history goes further than the museums and that the concern is "something you need to be aware of." "You see this in higher ed, you see this unfortunately in high school and even below in lower schools, and unfortunately at our premier national museums, including the American History Museum," he said. Stimson said people should take away the same lessons that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, when parents isolated at home got a firsthand look at what their children were being taught. "That’s why you saw more and more homeschoolers, more and more people in the school choice movement just explode across the country," he said. He added "parents are the first educators of their children" and it’s up to them "to present American history" the right way. A complete reset could be what the museum needs, according to Stimson. "That’s all it is," he said. "It’s bile. It needs to be ripped out, root and branch, and redone." Fox News Digital reached out to the Smithsonian for comment but did not receive a response before publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a7feda82c5335ae1046accf Man charged with assault, hate crimes after allegedly disrupting Shabbat services at NYC synagogue te 2026-08-15T04:40:08.585Z Man charged with assault, hate crimes after allegedly disrupting Shabbat services at NYC synagogue A man was charged with multiple hate crimes after allegedly disrupting Shabbat services at a New York City synagogue Friday, striking a congregant and attacking a member of the security team, authorities said. New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the man disrupted services at Central Synagogue on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The NYPD later identified the suspect as Larry Montes, 46, of the Bronx, and said he was charged with two counts of assault as a hate crime and one count of criminal mischief as a hate crime, among other charges. NORTH CAROLINA WOMAN CHARGED IN ALLEGED HOUSTON SYNAGOGUE ATTACK PLOT AS INVESTIGATORS SEARCH FOR 2 OTHERS "As synagogue security was escorting him out, he struck a member of the congregation, damaged synagogue property, and then spit at and headbutted a member of the security team," Tisch said in a statement posted on X. An NYPD sergeant working a paid detail at the synagogue immediately intervened and took Montes into custody, according to Tisch. No one was seriously injured, and the incident remains under investigation, Tisch said. "I have spoken with the rabbi of the synagogue, and I'm relieved that no one was seriously injured," she said. "Those who were hurt were evaluated at the scene and are doing well. There are no known additional threats at this time, and additional NYPD resources have been deployed to the synagogue." JEWISH LEADERS FAULT MAMDANI RHETORIC AS UPPER WEST SIDE STABBING, HATE CRIME PROBE CONTINUES New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was "horrified" by the incident. "I am horrified by the assault at Central Synagogue during services today," Mamdani said. "I can only imagine the pain and fear an attack like this, during Shabbat services, causes for the congregation and for Jewish New Yorkers across our city," he continued. "Every New Yorker must be able to observe their religion without fear of violence." "This despicable act has no place in our city, and our administration will do everything in our power to keep Jewish New Yorkers safe," he added. Tisch said the incident was particularly personal because she grew up attending Central Synagogue. "I understand the sanctity of this space and its meaning for congregants," she said. "Central Synagogue is where I grew up. In joy and in sorrow, it has always been a place of comfort and peace. What happened there tonight is deeply painful. A place of worship should never be a crime scene." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a7fd18a2c5335ae1046990f Caitlin Clark overcomes injury scare, drops 29 points on Dallas Wings as Fever take top spot in East te 2026-08-15T02:40:10.004Z Caitlin Clark overcomes injury scare, drops 29 points on Dallas Wings as Fever take top spot in East Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were back at the friendly confines of Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis as they welcomed another one of the league's biggest stars, Paige Bueckers, and the Dallas Wings. Now, there's been a lot of drama in the WNBA as of late, and this one delivered some of that as well. Just a different brand of drama. Not the clotheslining and rage-tweeting-about-White-privilege-from-the-locker-room kind. DIJONAI CARRINGTON RESPONDS TO 'WHITE PRIVILEGE' POST, BUT LEAVES MEANING OF IT STILL UNCLEAR The Wings entered the game shorthanded, with Azzi Fudd among those sidelined. Still, despite missing some serious firepower, Dallas kept things close. It started slowly, with both teams failing to put more than 20 points on the board in the first quarter, but the offense ramped up a touch in the second quarter, with the Wings taking a 37-35 lead to the locker room. Speaking of which, it was at the very end of the first half that one of the most notable moments of the game occurred. Clark rolled her ankle while the Fever were on defense and, worse yet, hobbled off the court to the locker room. The Fever were hoping to take over first place in the Eastern Conference, and that would be tough in a close game without Clark. However, thousands of fans in the building breathed a sigh of relief when Clark started the second half and went on a roll. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The floodgates opened offensively, with Clark finishing the night with 29 points and 10 assists. Bueckers also scored 29 points for the Wings, adding six assists and six rebounds. But the Fever got an added scoring punch from Kelsey Mitchell — who finished with 23 points for a franchise-record 18th straight 20-point game — and Tyasha Harris, who went 4-for-4 from 3-point range, to pull away for a 98-87 win. That gives the Fever first place in the East over the Atlanta Dream, who, coincidentally, will host them on Sunday in a big game for the conference's top spot. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a7fccd82c5335ae10469865 Shake Shack worker allegedly calls out before robbing own restaurant, returns in uniform 2 days later te 2026-08-15T02:20:08.773Z Shake Shack worker allegedly calls out before robbing own restaurant, returns in uniform 2 days later An Arizona Shake Shack employee is facing charges after allegedly robbing his own restaurant at gunpoint, locking two co-workers in a walk-in cooler and then returning to work in uniform just two days later. Keondre Simmons, 33, allegedly called out of work at the Shake Shack at Kierland Commons in Phoenix around midnight on Aug. 3 before showing up at the restaurant later that morning to commit the robbery, according to court documents reviewed by FOX 10 Phoenix. Investigators responding to the armed robbery learned that an employee opened a rear delivery door after hearing a bell and believing a scheduled delivery had arrived. CHICK-FIL-A EMPLOYEE BUSTED IN BIZARRE $80K MAC-AND-CHEESE THEFT SCHEME "[The employee] opened the door after hearing the delivery bell, believing a scheduled delivery had arrived," court documents state. "When the door opened, the suspect pointed a firearm at [the employee], ordered him inside, and escorted him at gunpoint toward the walk-in cooler. The suspect forced [the employee] inside and locked the cooler door." Police said the suspect then forced the on-duty manager into the office and ordered him to open the store's safe. "[The on-duty manager] unlocked the safe and, under threat of firearm, removed approximately $2,800 in mixed denominations and placed it into a black gun case-style container the suspect carried," police wrote. "The suspect subsequently forced [the on-duty manager] into the walk-in cooler with [the employee], and successfully locked the door." TERRION ARNOLD, LIONS' 2024 FIRST-ROUND PICK, CHARGED WITH KIDNAPPING AND ARMED ROBBERY IN FLORIDA Investigators said both victims eventually managed to escape the cooler, but the suspect returned moments later, escorted them to the office and ordered them to kneel at gunpoint. "The suspect took both victims' cellphones and the office landline, then destroyed them by throwing them into a sink filled with water. The suspect then exited the business through the rear delivery door," police wrote. Investigators later identified Simmons as the suspect, according to the court documents. Two days after the robbery, Simmons allegedly returned to the Shake Shack wearing his work uniform, where police arrested him. SIX MEN ALLEGEDLY KIDNAPPED TWO PEOPLE AT VACATION RESORT, TORTURED THEM AT BOAT RAMP: FBI Simmons later told investigators that he "discarded the clothing worn during the incident, and a firearm is inside his residence," according to court documents. Simmons faces charges of armed robbery, aggravated assault and kidnapping. He is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 25. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a7fc1222c5335ae104696dc Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery te 2026-08-15T01:30:10.796Z Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery Construction workers in Belgium this week uncovered $10.4 million in gold while building a new sewer below a former brewery, according to local police. Police in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde, a Flemish community outside Brussels, said the workers contacted them immediately about the find, which officers cataloged, then placed in a "high-security federal government vault." An 18-year-old worker on the site named Kobe told VRT news he at first thought the gold pieces were 1 Euro coins. "Our first reaction was actually disbelief, surprise. Of course, we didn't expect to find gold," Kobe said, adding that the workers had to remove a piece of foundation to lay down pipe for the sewerage. TREASURE HUNTERS STRIKE GOLD AFTER YEARS OF DISAPPOINTMENT WITH FIND WORTH A FORTUNE "When we did that, we suddenly saw something lying around," he said. Project leader Mario said it was a "crazy feeling." "They shouted, 'We found gold,'" he told the outlet of his workers. "I went to look and took the gold in my hands. We also continued to dig up new coins and bars. Only then did what we had found really dawn."  He called his boss and then the police. The construction workers don’t actually get to keep the gold. Under Belgian law, the rightful owner has the right to claim the gold within five years. When asked if it had crossed his mind to keep it, Mario told VRT, "It's about so many coins and bars, that almost wouldn't be possible. Besides, it would also be theft." METAL DETECTORIST'S 'FEELING' LEADS TO MASSIVE ROMAN SETTLEMENT DISCOVERY IN POPULAR TOURIST HOTSPOT Kobe said he still hoped for a finder’s fee. "That would be nice." The building is owned by an organization that provides welfare support to the Flemish community. The director of the organization said he hoped the gold could be used to help with the "enormous need we experience daily," according to the BBC. The local police warned treasure hunters against visiting the site, saying it’s a fenced-off construction site with "several dangerous pits" and that the gold has all been removed. Police added, "We hope this treasure ends up in the right hands and that this unexpected discovery positively changes many lives!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a7fc1212c5335ae104696bf Scene pkg Aug 14 te 2026-08-15T01:30:09.290Z Scene pkg Aug 14 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a7fbc722c5335ae10469631 DFW Airport scraps controversial Islamic footwashing station plan as Texas Gov Abbott takes aim te 2026-08-15T01:10:10.669Z DFW Airport scraps controversial Islamic footwashing station plan as Texas Gov Abbott takes aim FIRST ON FOX: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday directed a review of state grants to entities operating two major Texas airports over religious accommodations, as Dallas Fort Worth International Airport said it would no longer move forward with a proposal to install Islamic washing facilities. Abbott said the state will review grants to entities operating DFW and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston for possible revocation and denial of future funding. He also referred both airports to the U.S. Department of Transportation for investigation. "Government-owned airports cannot favor one religion over all others. DFW plans to install Islamic wudu washing facilities are illegal. I've directed a review of all state grants to both airports for possible revocation, and referred DFW & IAH to USDOT for investigation. Texas will not allow illegal religious discrimination at taxpayer-funded facilities." Abbott wrote on X Friday. DALLAS-FORT WORTH AIRPORT TO INSTALL ISLAMIC FOOT WASH STATIONS INSIDE BATHROOMS DFW told Fox News Digital on Friday that it had been evaluating a proposal to add ablution washing stations on the pre-security side of Terminal D, its international terminal, but accelerated that review following increased public attention. "DFW was in the process of evaluating an internal proposal to add a set of ablution washing stations on the pre-security side of Terminal D, the international terminal. Like all proposed projects, the airport ultimately considers the operational benefits, customer service impacts, operational risks and costs before approving them.  "While that evaluation was planned, the airport accelerated its review due to elevated public interest this week and has determined not to proceed with the project as it would not deliver the originally anticipated operational benefits." The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on July 31. The filing initially listed the project as privately funded, estimated its cost at $300,000 and indicated construction would be completed by the end of the year. DFW previously said those details resulted from administrative errors by the airport's outside design firm and stressed that the project had not received final approval. CONNECTICUT BARS NATIVITY DISPLAY IN STATE CAPITOL BECAUSE IT'S 'RELIGIOUS,' LAWSUIT THREAT SAYS "While the estimate noted was $300,000, that was a preliminary high estimate and we expect the project, if it were approved to proceed, would cost closer to $120,000," a spokesperson for DFW previously told Fox News Digital. The airport said the design firm also mistakenly selected "privately funded" when submitting the regulatory filing. "That was an error and it should have indicated that airport funds would be used to pay for the work like all our projects," DFW said. DFW said it does not use taxpayer dollars for airport operations and instead relies on revenue streams including parking and concessions. MYSTERY WI-FI NETWORK ABOARD FLIGHT RAISES ‘UNUSUAL’ ALARM ABOUT TRAVELERS' INFORMATION Abbott's office said Friday that George Bush Intercontinental Airport already has an ablution facility and an adjoining prayer room. In a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Abbott asked the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration to review religious facilities and accommodations at both airports. "These ablution facilities appear designed to single out one subset of the population for special treatment based on religion. That is illegal," Abbott said. "Both airports are government-owned facilities. The federal and state constitutions prohibit government from facilitating this sort of discrimination. Just as the government cannot favor the secular over the sacred, it also cannot favor one religious view over all others." Abbott's office said recipients of state grants must certify compliance with laws prohibiting discrimination. Similar low-level basins and interfaith spaces exist at other major U.S. airports, including Chicago O'Hare, as Fox News Digital previously reported. Fox News Digital has reached out to Houston Airports and the U.S. Department of Transportation for comment. Fox News Digital's Landon Mion contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a7fb7c12c5335ae1046909e US flag football team stunned by American Samoa in shocking first loss in 14 years te 2026-08-15T00:50:09.723Z US flag football team stunned by American Samoa in shocking first loss in 14 years Just about every team you can think of at any level, in any sport, has lost at least once since 2012. But the U.S. Men's Flag National Team hasn't... at least not until Friday. That's right: a 14-year winning streak has come to an end for our nation's top flag football players, but if the streak had to end, it may have come at the best possible time. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! As you're no doubt aware, the IFAF World Championship is taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany — which is precisely where everyone's brain goes when they think "flag football" — and the Americans had a date with American Samoa. Obviously, the Americans came in favored, seeing as they hadn't lost since Obama was in office, "The Dark Knight Rises" hit theaters and the London Olympics took place. But the squad from American Samoa — led by former Maryland QB and current Tua brother Taulia Tagovailoa — did the unthinkable and handed the Americans an L. Unbelievable. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The U.S. is still alive in the tournament, and while having your 14-year win streak snapped has to sting, I think it happened at a good time. I'm one of those people who thinks every dominant team needs that wake-up loss. The one that reminds you that even if you boatraced every other team for nearly a decade and a half, you're not invincible. So, this is one of those moments, and it comes just two years before flag football is set to take a spot at the Olympics. And there will be a lot of eyes on that competition, because there's talk of NFLers trying to crack the roster... and also, what else is everyone going to watch instead? Rhythmic gymnastics? Of course not. So, fourteen lossless years was a good run, and it should make going two years without a loss seem like an absolute cakewalk. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a7fb7ba2c5335ae10469081 Colorado Was Targeted as Trump Fumed Over Election Denier, Email Shows te 2026-08-15T00:50:02.993Z Colorado Was Targeted as Trump Fumed Over Election Denier, Email Shows The state has accused the government in a lawsuit of retaliating after the conviction of Tina Peters, a Trump supporter. An administration official convened a group to discuss “immediate actions.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a7fb7b92c5335ae10469078 Justice Dept. Dismisses Threats Case in Minnesota Days Before Trial te 2026-08-15T00:50:01.775Z Justice Dept. Dismisses Threats Case in Minnesota Days Before Trial The government said it could not prove that a man accused of threatening federal agents had committed a crime, adding to the scores of cases in the administration’s deportation efforts that have unraveled. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a7fb0b12c5335ae10468f82 TUSD surveys families on 4-day week, year-round options for 2027-28 te 2026-08-15T00:20:01.933Z TUSD surveys families on 4-day week, year-round options for 2027-28 The Tucson Unified School District proposed a four-day school week and a year-round calendar for the 2027-28 school year in an email survey to families late Friday afternoon. The year-round option begins earlier in the summer and includes longer breaks during the school year. It would begin July 22, 2027 and end May 25, 2028.  TUSD is Southern Arizona’s largest school district with about 35,000 students in 88 schools. The district is currently tackling issues with absenteeism and enrollment.  In the school calendar survey, the district floated four possible school schedules: the first mirrors the 2026-27 school year, the second extends Thanksgiving break, the third is a four-day school week, and the last is a year-round option. A four-day week was adopted by the TUSD Governing Board last spring for Palo Verde High School. This marks the first week of that new schedule. The east side school is the first traditional public school in the Tucson area with a four-day school week. The proposed calendar is similar to Palo Verde’s schedule, which runs Monday-Thursday with Fridays off. Palo Verde is a pilot program without an official time limit and will cost more than $6.2 million, TUSD’s financial analysis said last April. That’s Palo Verde’s $6.11 million budget plus additional staffing needs. Palo Verde’s four-day school week includes a longer school day with seven, 60-minute classes from 8:10 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. Fridays are free for students and abbreviated for staff, who rotate to support students. The fifth day of the week is for credit recovery, academic help, internships and family flexibility, staff told the board. Among TUSD’s 10 largest high schools, Palo Verde has seen the most growth  — 11% over the last four years, according to Arizona Department of Education data. It has almost 700 students. The Chandler Unified School District, Arizona’s second-largest district — has a modified year-round school year which allows two week breaks in the fall, winter and spring, which reduced burnout for students and staff, the district website says. The post TUSD surveys families on 4-day week, year-round options for 2027-28 appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a7fae632c5335ae10468f3c Ex-Cambridge professor found dead after plagiarism scandal led to abrupt resignation te 2026-08-15T00:10:11.935Z Ex-Cambridge professor found dead after plagiarism scandal led to abrupt resignation Jason Arday, the ex-Cambridge professor who sparked an international controversy over plagiarism allegations, was found dead Friday according to multiple reports. BBC News reported that a man at a south London address was found "unresponsive" and that according to the Metropolitan Police, "a 41-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and his next of kin have been informed." "At this time his death is being treated as unexpected, but is not believed to be suspicious," Met Police said in a statement to BBC News. "We are desperately saddened to hear this tragic news," Cambridge University vice-chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice told Fox News Digital. "Our heartfelt sympathies go to Jason Arday's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time." CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR RESIGNS AFTER MAJOR PLAGIARISM ACCUSATIONS PROMPT INVESTIGATION The Metropolitan Police did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Last week, Arday resigned as a sociology professor at Cambridge University after the university announced an investigation into his academic qualifications and honorary appointments amid plagiarism accusations, with one accuser telling Fox News Digital that Arday had been hired to be the "face of DEI." This week also marked the release of his memoir, "Great and Unfortunate Things," which had also come under scrutiny due to some of the questionable claims Arday had made about his background. Publisher Simon & Schuster had stood by releasing the book in statements to the media. Accusations against Arday resurfaced last month from former Cambridge philosophy researcher Nathan Cofnas, who published a Substack article alleging that Arday was a known "plagiarist and fabulist" for more than a year, and much of his personal biography was questionable. CAMPUS ANTISEMITISM EXTENDS BEYOND STUDENT PROTESTS AND INTO CLASSROOMS, ADL WARNS Cofnas first expressed doubt about Arday's background after the educator said he had been nonverbal until age eleven and practically illiterate until 18, while still being able to get a Ph.D in 2015 and eventually become the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University in 2023. Using the plagiarism-detection program, Copyleaks, Cofnas said he found several examples of Arday directly lifting materials from a 2009 dissertation without proper citation and sometimes even retaining copy-editing mistakes. Other earlier papers written by Arday were also issued corrections to add more citations, which Cofnas characterized as an admission of plagiarism. CAMPUS GRADUATION CHAOS SHOWS HIGHER EDUCATION NEEDS A SERIOUS MORAL RESET Arday's appointment in 2023 received massive media attention, with much of it celebrating it as a landmark moment. In addition to the plagiarism allegations, Arday faced further scrutiny about his biography. Among his boldest claims were that he once ran 30 marathons in 35 days to raise money for charity, an astonishing long-distance feat for even standout runners. After initially rushing to Arday's defense, Cambridge ultimately launched an investigation into the professor. "The University of Cambridge has begun an investigation following new information about Professor Arday’s academic qualifications and honorary appointments. In order to ensure a fair process, we will not comment further until this has concluded," the statement read. Shortly after the statement was released, Arday released his own statement through the Good Law Project announcing that he was resigning with "immediate effect," noting "public scrutiny" as a factor. "Sadly, the years since my appointment have also been marked by an unrelenting level of public scrutiny and personal attack. While criticism is an inevitable part of academic life, what I have experienced has gone far beyond scholarly disagreement. The relentless accusations, speculation and public commentary have taken a profound toll on me and on those I love," Arday wrote. He continued, "I have tried to continue because I believe deeply in the values of higher education, in rigorous scholarship, and in the transformative power of universities. I have tried because of my students, my colleagues and the countless people who have written to tell me that my journey gave them hope. But there comes a point when the personal cost becomes too great." Fox News' Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a7fac0c2c5335ae10468ee9 Wisconsin Democratic candidate says her party 'left behind' rural America te 2026-08-15T00:00:12.872Z Wisconsin Democratic candidate says her party 'left behind' rural America Blue Dog Democrat Rebecca Cooke, a Wisconsin congressional candidate, discussed in an interview Thursday how she is trying to set things right after she accused her party of abandoning rural and working-class voters in recent years. She appeared on the "Politics War Room" podcast with co-hosts James Carville and Al Hunt, known for calling out the far left of the Democratic Party. "I don’t wanna put you in a box, but you say you’re a Blue Dog and a New Democrat, tell me what it means to be a Blue Dog Democrat," Hunt asked.  "They are folks that are fiscally conservative, socially liberal, are really working from, like, a place-based perspective," Cooke said. "They're people that understand rural Democrats, working-class Democrats, that are showing up in rural communities and working-class spaces that historically our party has left behind. And that's like I think why I was connected with them originally or why I — you know what they were doing resonated with me so much." JAMES CARVILLE PREDICTS 2028 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY WILL TEST TRUE STRENGTH OF PARTY'S SOCIALIST WING She cited multiple examples of other moderate Democrats who "understand how to talk to people in rural America where I feel like a lot of folks in the Democratic Party don't anymore, and I certainly do." "I think we've built strong coalitions across this district with farmers, you know, healthcare workers, people in rural communities that feel really left behind," Cooke added. Hunt cited her past comments, "You've said that in Congress, Republicans are too right-wing and congressional Democrats are too left-wing. Specifically, how has Hakeem Jeffries [been] too left-wing?" "I'm talking just, I think, in general when I talk — I did an ad last cycle where I was standing in the middle of the road on my parents' farm talking about how folks in DC are either too far left or too far right, and we need more people in the middle that want to work across the aisle to get things done," she said. "I'm somebody that wants to work in a really bipartisan way and not put, you know, party before people or politics before people, and I think that's I think what's important." Cooke suggested that the Democratic Party needs more candidates from a working-class background, citing her own experience. "I've been a waitress since I was 16 years old," she said. "I've run a small business here in my community but I also waitress to make ends meet. I did some fellowships last year also, with the group called Third Way, around, you know, how do we get more working-class folks to run for office? How do we connect more with working-class voters in general?" "And I'm proud of that work because I think there's this disconnect in the party and when we run working-class people, folks come out to vote because people trust those people, right? Folks trust me because I have some of the same lived experience that they they've had, right?," Cooke added. HAKEEM JEFFRIES DOUBLES DOWN ON 'MAXIMUM WARFARE' RHETORIC, TELLS CRITICS 'I DON'T GIVE A DAMN' She cited other examples from her life, saying many politicians cannot relate to such experiences.  "We've had to sell our cows because of the low price of milk," Cooke said. "I've had to struggle to compete with the Amazons of the world in running a small business. I know what it's like to sign the front of a paycheck as well as the back of a paycheck, right? And I know what it's like to do hourly wage work. There's a lot of members of Congress that have never done those sorts of things. So when they're making policy that's impacting working families, they're out of touch with that." Fox News Digital reached out to Cooke's campaign, asking what specific issues she would push for the Democratic Party to moderate on to win back rural and working-class voters. "Rebecca grew up on a dairy farm and has been campaigning in every county, rural and urban, in the 3rd district because she wants to earn support from Wisconsinites of all backgrounds, including Republicans and Trump supporters," a spokesperson said. " CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "On MSNOW this week, she said if she sees someone with a MAGA hat, she’s going to shake their hand and introduce herself," the spokesperson continued. "She’s running to fight for working people and has no problem disagreeing with other Democrats, like when she said she’d ‘stand up to Democrats to fight for a secure border,’ she ‘support[s] funding the police fully, and doesn’t believe in universal student loan forgiveness because it only sticks a bandaid on a structural problem.’" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a7fac042c5335ae10468ecb Man, 18, Pleads Guilty to Repeatedly Kicking Sea Lion in California te 2026-08-15T00:00:04.002Z Man, 18, Pleads Guilty to Repeatedly Kicking Sea Lion in California The man bobbed and wove before lobbing a kick at a sea lion in San Diego last month, a video of the episode shows. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home