https://meenews.co/post/6a1a6eeaee6011c3f4e949c7 White House Releases Results of Trump’s Latest Physical Exam te 2026-05-30T05:00:26.883Z White House Releases Results of Trump’s Latest Physical Exam The report by President Trump’s physician said he was in “excellent health.” It showed that he had gained weight and that neurological and heart tests had come back “normal.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a60ddee6011c3f4e94738 Eight riders left dangling atop 100-foot roller coaster for over three hours at Texas amusement park te 2026-05-30T04:00:29.112Z Eight riders left dangling atop 100-foot roller coaster for over three hours at Texas amusement park Eight riders were left dangling near the top of a towering roller coaster for more than three hours before firefighters rescued them one by one at a Texas amusement park, officials said. The Galveston Police Department said authorities responded around 5:35 p.m. Thursday to Pleasure Pier in Galveston, where the Iron Shark roller coaster malfunctioned. Officials said eight people were aboard the ride when it became stuck. The Galveston Fire Department used a ladder truck to remove the stranded passengers one by one using safety harnesses, a process that took roughly three and a half hours to complete. SIX FLAGS GUESTS STRANDED 245 FEET IN AIR AFTER POWER OUTAGE FORCES COASTER EVACUATION The malfunction was captured live by local television stations, showing passengers stranded near the top of the ride’s 100-foot vertical lift hill. The Houston Independent School District confirmed that some of the riders were students participating in a field trip organized by Energized for STEM Academy Middle School and Energized for STEM Academy High School, two HISD in-district charter schools, FOX 26 Houston reported. "We are grateful that all students, staff, and chaperones are safe. School administration is in direct contact with the families of all students who were on the trip. We are thankful for the rescue efforts of the first responders and park personnel," the district said in a statement. STARTLING FOOTAGE FROM AMUSEMENT PARK SHOWS THRILL RIDE HALTED AS GUESTS WAIT IN MIDAIR Officials have not said what caused the ride to malfunction. "The ride experienced a malfunction at its initial ascent," Pleasure Pier COO Terry Turney said in a statement. "However, as designed, it immediately stopped to keep everyone safe." "Our focus immediately shifted to the safety of our guests," Turney continued. "Therefore, we contacted the Fire Department to assist, ensuring all guests were safely removed from the ride." Turney said the ride will undergo a thorough inspection before returning to service. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a577cee6011c3f4e945cd Thunder lose star Jalen Williams for Western Conference Finals Game 7 as hamstring injury lingers te 2026-05-30T03:20:28.953Z Thunder lose star Jalen Williams for Western Conference Finals Game 7 as hamstring injury lingers The Oklahoma City Thunder will be shorthanded in Saturday’s pivotal Game 7, as one of Oklahoma's key contributors has been sidelined with an injury. OKC guard Jalen Williams has been ruled out for Game 7 with a hamstring issue, ESPN reported on Friday. Williams appeared to aggravate his left hamstring during the Thunder’s 122-113 victory in Game 2. He missed the next three games before returning for Game 6, but logged just 10 minutes off the bench in Oklahoma City’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, which forced a winner-take-all Game 7. "He's obviously not 100%," Mark Daigneault, the head coach of the Thunder, said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Daigneault applauded Williams for fighting through the injury and doing everything he could to help Oklahoma City. "He didn't know what to expect. I didn't know what to expect. So, it was a matter of getting him out there in kind of an insulated role and see what he can bring to the team. He's an All-Star player, he's an All-NBA player. He hasn't done a full return to play [protocol] like he would if this was the regular season, and yet, he just wants to do whatever he can to try to contribute whatever he can to the team." BLOCKBUSTER GAME 7 SHOWDOWN: FOUR BEST BETS FOR SAN ANTONIO SPURS AT OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER "I give him a lot of credit to get himself out there. He did the best he could. He's certainly not the reason we lost." Williams did not talk to reporters after Thursday's game in San Antonio. Williams underwent surgery last offseason to repair a wrist injury but still played a key role in the Thunder’s run to the NBA Finals last season. He appeared in just 33 regular-season games before this year’s playoffs. The winner of Saturday’s Game 7 will advance to the NBA Finals to face the New York Knicks. New York snapped a nearly three-decade Finals drought by sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. 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/6a1a4998ee6011c3f4e94329 Brendan Sorsby admits wagering nearly $90,000 during college career as NCAA fight heats up te 2026-05-30T02:21:12.389Z Brendan Sorsby admits wagering nearly $90,000 during college career as NCAA fight heats up A district court judge in Lubbock, Texas, will take center stage Monday afternoon as attorneys for Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby seek a landmark injunction against the NCAA that could allow him to play this season after admitting to placing thousands of bets over the past four years, including on his own team. The gambling saga involving the Red Raiders' currently ineligible star quarterback has caught the attention of the college athletics world, with his time at Texas Tech potentially coming to an end after just five months. Now, in Lubbock district court documents obtained by OutKick, attorneys for Brendan Sorsby are laying it all on the line in hopes of a judge granting him an injunction to play, and they are basing a portion of their case on the diagnosis of a doctor based at an Arizona rehabilitation center. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! In hopes of getting a judge to rule against the NCAA, Sorsby's legal team provided a plethora of information to the court on Friday, including how the quarterback was able to place so many bets while enrolled at Indiana, Cincinnati and Texas Tech. ESPN's David Purdum was first to report the amount of money wagered. According to a 111-page affidavit filed, the quarterback had placed $90,000 worth of bets over the past four years, dating back to his first year playing for the Indiana Hoosiers. Sorsby, per his attorneys' filing, used multiple betting apps to place wagers, including FanDuel, Underdog, Hard Rock Bet and PrizePicks. BRENDAN SORSBY ADMITS TO GAMBLING ON HIS OWN TEAM, SUES NCAA IN LUBBOCK COURT FOR INJUNCTION But, he did not do this on his own, getting help from friends to place bets on different sports that included the NBA, PGA Tour and MLB, along with college football. The quarterback admitted to transferring at least $60,000 to friends who were placing bets for him. And, the most consequential of them all might have come while he was a scout-team quarterback at Indiana. Sorsby, through the filing, admitted to placing at least 2,900 wagers for over $30,000 during his time in Bloomington. Wagering on his own team cost the Texas Tech QB his eligibility The damaging bets came during the 2022 season, when Sorsby says he placed at least 40 different wagers on his own football team during the redshirt season. The court filing says that the quarterback was making bets that ranged from $1 to $114 during a two-month period from September to October of that year. In his defense, Sorsby claims that he only bet on the Hoosiers to win, and that he stopped placing bets prior to playing in his Indiana debut that came against Penn State that season. According to NCAA rules, a player can participate in up to four games and still preserve a redshirt season. But also, NCAA rules prohibit a student-athlete from wagering on any sport that also has a championship game at the collegiate level. This means, betting on your own team to win is obviously against the rules. For this, along with thousands of other bets placed on different sports, the NCAA has deemed Sorsby ineligible for the upcoming 2026 season. In a previous motion, attorneys representing Sorsby blamed the NCAA for not supporting the quarterback during this situation, and rather using his gambling addiction against him. "Mr. Sorsby is currently ineligible to play for Texas Tech due to prior violations of the NCAA's sports gambling rules. Rather than support a student-athlete's recovery from a gambling addiction, the NCAA has weaponized his condition to shore up a facade of competitive integrity," the complaint read. While Sorsby contends that he "never bet on the Indiana team and/or individual members of the team in a game in which he participated. He did not engage in any activity designed to influence the outcome or integrity of an intercollegiate contest or in an effort to affect win-loss margins", he is fighting an uphill battle. Gambling only continued with the Red Raiders, using friends to place bets There were questions as to whether Sorsby had stopped gambling after enrolling at Texas Tech, but the quarterback admitted in the filing that his addiction continued to spiral while in Lubbock. Documents state that Brendan was using accounts belonging to two friends to place bets, while admitting to sending $5,000 to those same friends so they could gamble on MLB, NBA and PGA Tour events for him. "Given the money I had and earned from NIL, the total amount of money I made from 2022 to 2025 was not a big deal to me. I never kept track of my betting over time, but I'm pretty sure I lost more than I won," Sorsby said in the filing. TED CRUZ, MARIA CANTWELL UNVEIL BIPARTISAN COLLEGE ATHLETICS BILL AMID NIL CHAOS, LAWSUITS, 'LANE KIFFIN RULE' But, given everything that has transpired over the past four years, with Sorsby recently completing a 35-day stint at a rehabilitation clinic in Arizona, the quarterback is still receiving support from Texas Tech. In a letter to the NCAA on Friday revolving around his fight for reinstatement, the school continued to suggest a two-game suspension would be enough punishment for the crime. "By imposing a two-game suspension on Sorsby and allowing him to continue his final season of eligibility, the NCAA would not be creating bad precedent, nor flouting existing precedent," the school noted. "This is a case of first, and perhaps last, impression. "Has the NCAA ever had an athlete who admitted to placing thousands of bets, and the only bets on his former team were for his team to win when he was not suited up for the game and when the student's physician indicated he placed those bets due to an adjustment disorder with anxiety that caused him to place those bets to feel part of the team?" Is the punishment fitting for the crime? Red Raiders fight for Sorsby Yes, Texas Tech believes a two-game suspension would be sufficient punishment for Sorsby admitting to placing bets on his former team while he was on the roster. And, the Red Raiders, along with Brendan's attorneys, are essentially painting the NCAA as the bad guys. "Imposing a career-ending sanction on Sorsby will send the message to current and future athletes hiding in the shadows of the stigma of mental health challenged and addiction that they need to stay silent and never seek help or treatment because the NCAA will take a punitive approach by automatically applying the maximum sanction," Texas Tech argued. It should be noted that Brendan Sorsby did not come forth with his problems with gambling until the NCAA was made aware of his past transgressions, along with Texas Tech not knowing about the issue when he enrolled at the school. It was a tip to the NCAA that started this investigation. Now, Sorsby, along with Texas Tech and the entire collegiate athletics world, awaits a district court's ruling that could shake the entire foundation of which we currently live in. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a4984ee6011c3f4e9431e Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Jewish student abuse alleged, disrespecting Charlie Kirk, woke work te 2026-05-30T02:20:52.400Z Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Jewish student abuse alleged, disrespecting Charlie Kirk, woke work CAMPUS TERROR: Jewish UCLA students beaten with sticks, pepper sprayed and knocked out by anti-Israel campus mob: lawsuit DISRESPECT: Viral video shows young woman dancing near Charlie Kirk assassination site ‘NOT IMPRESSED:’ Wisconsin teacher fired after social media post advocating to 'make Americans great assassins again' RED FLAGS RAISED: Fort Worth principal pick faces backlash, investigation over social media posts defending Sharia law BACK TO BASICS: Unprepared college students forced to relearn 'middle school mathematics,' California professors reveal HANDS-ON HORROR: Newly elected Seattle teachers union president under investigation over alleged abuse of autistic child WOKE CLASSWORK: Blistering report exposes how national K-12 group's DEI agenda is trickling down to local schools Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a4970ee6011c3f4e94315 Claude Lemieux's family pays tribute to NHL champion who died days after Canadiens torch ceremony te 2026-05-30T02:20:32.466Z Claude Lemieux's family pays tribute to NHL champion who died days after Canadiens torch ceremony The NHL and greater sports world continues to mourn the loss of two-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux, who died on Thursday. He was 60. Lemieux’s death came as a surprise, as he carried the torch at the Montreal Canadiens’ home arena Monday before the team’s Game 3 matchup against the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final. In his red and blue Canadiens sweater, No. 32, Lemieux smiled and carried a flame toward a darkened rink. Tributes quickly poured in as news of Lemieux’s death spread, with his daughter among those who remembered one of hockey’s most respected — and polarizing — figures. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM After reposting a New Jersey Devils tribute to her father on Instagram Stories, Claudia Lemieux shared a heartfelt message of her own. "No words to express the level of devastation we feel. I love you forever daddy. Forever your only girl." Claude Lemieux’s son, Brendan, also honored his father by sharing a photo featuring three generations of the family on social media. "I love you dad! My son’s favorite person is going to watch from above for a while. We will see you," he wrote along with a red heart emoji. Brendan inherited his father’s passion for hockey and went on to spend a decade in the NHL, most recently playing for Carolina during the 2023-24 season. KEN DRYDEN, HALL OF FAME GOALIE AND 'MIRACLE ON ICE' BROADCASTER, DEAD AT 78 Lemieux authored one of the most famous goals in Canadiens history as a rookie in 1986, slipping a backhander over Hartford goaltender Mike Liut’s glove and into the top corner in Game 7 of the second round. Lemieux grew up in Mont-Laurier in western Quebec. Former Canadiens center Doug Gilmour said Lemieux possessed the rare ability to frustrate opponents while earning the respect of teammates, a trait that stood out during the 1989 Stanley Cup Final. "He was a pain in the a-- to play against, but you wanted him on your team." 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/6a1a4729ee6011c3f4e9429c FBI arrests protester who threatened to kill ICE officer's family at NJ detention center protest, Blanche says te 2026-05-30T02:10:49.834Z FBI arrests protester who threatened to kill ICE officer's family at NJ detention center protest, Blanche says Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Friday said that a man who made death threats against a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and his family at a protest in New Jersey Thursday night had been arrested. The arrest came just hours after Blanche promised the protester, who was captured on video, would be found and arrested. "That’s a federal crime," Blanche said on Fox News’ "The Will Cain Show" on Thursday. "Not only threatening the ICE officer — but think about how disgusting this individual is by threatening his wife and his children with death. In the video, the protester can be heard taunting the officer: "I will kill your whole f---ing family. Your whole f---ing family is dead. Your children and wife all dead. I have your face mother---er! All dead!" ANTI-ICE AGITATOR SCREAMS ‘I’LL KILL YOUR WHOLE F- FAMILY’ DAY AFTER DEM GOV PRAISES ‘PEACEFUL PROTESTING’ Blanche said the officer was just doing his job and "standing there." On Friday evening, Blanche wrote on X: Told you. @FBI just arrested the man who threatened to kill ICE officers and their families. FAFO." He has not yet been identified. ANTI-ICE PROTESTERS CLASH WITH AGENTS OUTSIDE NEW JERSEY DETENTION CENTER AS GOV. SHERRILL DENIED ENTRY The clash occurred Thursday evening outside of Newark’s Delaney Hall detention center where protesters were accused of biting, kicking and punching agents. Agents responded by deploying pepper spray and beating back agitators as the protest continued into its sixth night. Nine rioters were arrested during the clashes Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security told Fox News Digital. ANTI-ICE AGITATORS THROW WOODEN PALLETS, MATTRESSES AT FEDERAL AGENTS DURING CHAOTIC NJ DETENTION CENTER CLASH Approximately 100 protesters mobbed the area surrounding the detention center, chanting "F--- ICE" and brandishing black umbrellas, gas masks and other gear to protect themselves from pepper spray and various anti-riot measures. On Wednesday evening, DHS reported that approximately 100 anti-ICE protesters gathered around the Delaney Hall ICE facility. While rioters assaulted and threw objects at law enforcement, DHS said "local police refused to help our officers." Six rioters were arrested Wednesday night for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers. "We called local police, we called state police multiple times. Listen, I know the law enforcement there would love to respond, but because of Governor Sherrill's behavior what the governor is doing, she's not allowing public officers and state officers to respond," Mullin said during a Thursday morning appearance on Fox & Friends. Demonstrations over conditions for detainees began Friday, May 22, after detainees penned an open letter claiming they were being denied access to medical care, being insufficiently fed and detained without due process. DHS has denied those claims. Fox News' Charles Creitz and Robert McGreevy contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a4711ee6011c3f4e94268 Founders seize on Indian court ruling to revive criticism of Google’s ad business te 2026-05-30T02:10:25.838Z Founders seize on Indian court ruling to revive criticism of Google’s ad business The ruling drew support from founders, while lawyers said it could force platforms to revisit how they handle trademarked keywords. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a4549ee6011c3f4e94256 Daniel Plane: Thanks to Shugrue's for supporting Our Lady of the Lake te 2026-05-30T02:02:49.273Z Daniel Plane: Thanks to Shugrue's for supporting Our Lady of the Lake Editor: On behalf of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School, I would like to publicly express our sincere gratitude to Shugrue's Restaurant Group for its incredibly generous donation of $8,000 to our school. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a4534ee6011c3f4e9424d Star struck: 26 players achieved dream as coach Mauricio Pochettino announces US World Cup roster te 2026-05-30T02:02:28.076Z Star struck: 26 players achieved dream as coach Mauricio Pochettino announces US World Cup roster NEW YORK – Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter was just leaving a team meeting when he received the news he had dreamed about – in the same manner most Americans receive their news these days. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a451fee6011c3f4e94244 2H0A3020-1-scaled.jpg.jpg te 2026-05-30T02:02:07.118Z 2H0A3020-1-scaled.jpg.jpg The names of the 26 men named to the United States men’s national soccer team that will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup were revealed on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in New York. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a450aee6011c3f4e9423b Two-US-fans-scaled.jpg.jpg te 2026-05-30T02:01:46.051Z Two-US-fans-scaled.jpg.jpg Two fans wearing Ricardo Pepi jerseys pose for a photo ahead of the United States men’s national team naming Pepi as a member of the FIFA World Cup squad on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in New York. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a44f4ee6011c3f4e94232 Scene pkg May 29 te 2026-05-30T02:01:24.149Z Scene pkg May 29 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a44bdee6011c3f4e941f3 Tennis player Rafael Jodar accused of pushing French Open ball girl, but did he really? te 2026-05-30T02:00:29.594Z Tennis player Rafael Jodar accused of pushing French Open ball girl, but did he really? We live in an age where cameras are everywhere, and when someone starts throwing around accusations of wild behavior — y'know, like allegations of shoving a ball girl at the French Open — there will probably be some video evidence to prove or disprove that claim. Well, lucky us, we have an example of this. Spain's Rafael Jodar had just won a five-set match over American Alex Michelsen, but the talk afterward had to do with claims that he shoved a ball girl. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! A reporter brought this up during his post-match press conference, and Jodar vehemently denied the claim. TENNIS STAR IGA SWIATEK LAMENTS ‘CONSTANT JUDGEMENT’ AFTER FACING HARSH CRITICISM FOR NEARLY HITTING BALL BOY Jodar said that the ball girl simply tripped over a rolled-up tarp when he was walking by her, on his way to get something from his dad during a bathroom break (this sounds like something that would happen in Little League). So, let's look at the tape. He says he didn't shove a girl who's just there to chase tennis balls and whatnot, and this reporter thought it looked enough like he did to ask him about it. To the tape! By which I mean social media clip... Yeah... unless he used the Force to do it, I'm going to go ahead and say he didn't push her. I think this is simply a matter of timing and perspective. It's clear that Jodar never actually makes contact with his hand, but the timing of the play and the difficulty of judging depth make it look possible — at least on first watch. If you re-watch it even one more time, it's clear as day, in this humble and handsome writer's opinion, that he absolutely did not push her. Which raises the question: Why didn't the reporter watch this a little closer before putting Jodar on blast and making him defend himself? We can give the benefit of the doubt and assume that not all the angles were available yet or hadn't been posted online. But there was at least one angle clear enough to make the reporter think we had an ol'-fashioned ball girl pushin' on them clay courts at Roland-Garros. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a426fee6011c3f4e94180 Brendan Sorsby admits wagering nearly $90,000 during college career as NCAA fight heats up te 2026-05-30T01:50:39.522Z Brendan Sorsby admits wagering nearly $90,000 during college career as NCAA fight heats up A district court judge in Lubbock, Texas, will take center stage Monday afternoon as attorneys for Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby seek a landmark injunction against the NCAA that could allow him to play this season after admitting to placing thousands of bets over the past four years, including on his own team. The gambling saga involving the Red Raiders' currently ineligible star quarterback has caught the attention of the college athletics world, with his time at Texas Tech potentially coming to an end after just five months. Now, in Lubbock district court documents obtained by OutKick, attorneys for Brendan Sorsby are laying it all on the line in hopes of a judge granting him an injunction to play, and they are basing a portion of their case on the diagnosis of a doctor based at an Arizona rehabilitation center. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! In hopes of getting a judge to rule against the NCAA, Sorsby's legal team provided a plethora of information to the court on Friday, including how the quarterback was able to place so many bets while enrolled at Indiana, Cincinnati and Texas Tech. ESPN's David Purdum was first to report the amount of money wagered. According to a 111-page affidavit filed, the quarterback had placed $90,000 worth of bets over the past four years, dating back to his first year playing for the Indiana Hoosiers. Sorsby, per his attorneys' filing, used multiple betting apps to place wagers, including FanDuel, Underdog, Hard Rock Bet and PrizePicks. BRENDAN SORSBY ADMITS TO GAMBLING ON HIS OWN TEAM, SUES NCAA IN LUBBOCK COURT FOR INJUNCTION But, he did not do this on his own, getting help from friends to place bets on different sports that included the NBA, PGA Tour and MLB, along with college football. The quarterback admitted to transferring at least $60,000 to friends who were placing bets for him. And, the most consequential of them all might have come while he was a scout-team quarterback at Indiana. Sorsby, through the filing, admitted to placing at least 2,900 wagers for over $30,000 during his time in Bloomington. Wagering on his own team cost the Texas Tech QB his eligibility The damaging bets came during the 2022 season, when Sorsby says he placed at least 40 different wagers on his own football team during the redshirt season. The court filing says that the quarterback was making bets that ranged from $1 to $114 during a two-month period from September to October of that year. In his defense, Sorsby claims that he only bet on the Hoosiers to win, and that he stopped placing bets prior to playing in his Indiana debut that came against Penn State that season. According to NCAA rules, a player can participate in up to four games and still preserve a redshirt season. But also, NCAA rules prohibit a student-athlete from wagering on any sport that also has a championship game at the collegiate level. This means, betting on your own team to win is obviously against the rules. For this, along with thousands of other bets placed on different sports, the NCAA has deemed Sorsby ineligible for the upcoming 2026 season. In a previous motion, attorneys representing Sorsby blamed the NCAA for not supporting the quarterback during this situation, and rather using his gambling addiction against him. "Mr. Sorsby is currently ineligible to play for Texas Tech due to prior violations of the NCAA's sports gambling rules. Rather than support a student-athlete's recovery from a gambling addiction, the NCAA has weaponized his condition to shore up a facade of competitive integrity," the complaint read. While Sorsby contends that he "never bet on the Indiana team and/or individual members of the team in a game in which he participated. He did not engage in any activity designed to influence the outcome or integrity of an intercollegiate contest or in an effort to affect win-loss margins", he is fighting an uphill battle. Gambling only continued with the Red Raiders, using friends to place bets There were questions as to whether Sorsby had stopped gambling after enrolling at Texas Tech, but the quarterback admitted in the filing that his addiction continued to spiral while in Lubbock. Documents state that Brendan was using accounts belonging to two friends to place bets, while admitting to sending $5,000 to those same friends so they could gamble on MLB, NBA and PGA Tour events for him. "Given the money I had and earned from NIL, the total amount of money I made from 2022 to 2025 was not a big deal to me. I never kept track of my betting over time, but I'm pretty sure I lost more than I won," Sorsby said in the filing. TED CRUZ, MARIA CANTWELL UNVEIL BIPARTISAN COLLEGE ATHLETICS BILL AMID NIL CHAOS, LAWSUITS, 'LANE KIFFIN RULE' But, given everything that has transpired over the past four years, with Sorsby recently completing a 35-day stint at a rehabilitation clinic in Arizona, the quarterback is still receiving support from Texas Tech. In a letter to the NCAA on Friday revolving around his fight for reinstatement, the school continued to suggest a two-game suspension would be enough punishment for the crime. "By imposing a two-game suspension on Sorsby and allowing him to continue his final season of eligibility, the NCAA would not be creating bad precedent, nor flouting existing precedent," the school noted. "This is a case of first, and perhaps last, impression. "Has the NCAA ever had an athlete who admitted to placing thousands of bets, and the only bets on his former team were for his team to win when he was not suited up for the game and when the student's physician indicated he placed those bets due to an adjustment disorder with anxiety that caused him to place those bets to feel part of the team?" Is the punishment fitting for the crime? Red Raiders fight for Sorsby Yes, Texas Tech believes a two-game suspension would be sufficient punishment for Sorsby admitting to placing bets on his former team while he was on the roster. And, the Red Raiders, along with Brendan's attorneys, are essentially painting the NCAA as the bad guys. "Imposing a career-ending sanction on Sorsby will send the message to current and future athletes hiding in the shadows of the stigma of mental health challenged and addiction that they need to stay silent and never seek help or treatment because the NCAA will take a punitive approach by automatically applying the maximum sanction," Texas Tech argued. It should be noted that Brendan Sorsby did not come forth with his problems with gambling until the NCAA was made aware of his past transgressions, along with Texas Tech not knowing about the issue when he enrolled at the school. It was a tip to the NCAA that started this investigation. Now, Sorsby, along with Texas Tech and the entire collegiate athletics world, awaits a district court's ruling that could shake the entire foundation of which we currently live in. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a400aee6011c3f4e940e6 Homelessness Declined in 2024, According to Delayed Federal Report te 2026-05-30T01:40:26.312Z Homelessness Declined in 2024, According to Delayed Federal Report The modest drop marked the first decrease in homelessness in nearly a decade. The Housing and Urban Development report was published months later than usual. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a3ba9ee6011c3f4e93fdd Pima Supes to vote on suing Trump administration over Affordable Care Act te 2026-05-30T01:21:45.024Z Pima Supes to vote on suing Trump administration over Affordable Care Act Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a3b95ee6011c3f4e93fd4 Progressive challenger targets Democratic incumbent in LD21 primary debate te 2026-05-30T01:21:25.030Z Progressive challenger targets Democratic incumbent in LD21 primary debate Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a3b81ee6011c3f4e93fcb Federal judge orders Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center te 2026-05-30T01:21:05.037Z Federal judge orders Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a3b6dee6011c3f4e93fc2 Cool things to do after dark in Tucson this weekend te 2026-05-30T01:20:45.115Z Cool things to do after dark in Tucson this weekend Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a3b59ee6011c3f4e93fb9 Postal Service moves to implement Trump mail voting order, would require states to share voter lists te 2026-05-30T01:20:25.113Z Postal Service moves to implement Trump mail voting order, would require states to share voter lists Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a3921ee6011c3f4e93f91 Arizona ranks 25th in senior health report as drug deaths among older adults continue to rise te 2026-05-30T01:10:57.193Z Arizona ranks 25th in senior health report as drug deaths among older adults continue to rise Arizona ranked 25th in the nation for the overall health of older adults in the newly released America’s Health Rankings 2026 Senior Report, with gains in physical activity and longevity offset by a sharp increase in drug-related deaths. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a36c2ee6011c3f4e93efc CodePink's Medea Benjamin confirms getting 'serious' Treasury Department query over Cuba trip te 2026-05-30T01:00:50.718Z CodePink's Medea Benjamin confirms getting 'serious' Treasury Department query over Cuba trip CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin publicly confirmed for the first time that her organization received an inquiry from the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), seeking detailed information about its March trip to Cuba. The inquiry, which is often called an administrative subpoena, comes as the Trump administration signals a broad effort to increase federal scrutiny of nonprofit organizations operating in foreign-policy and activist spaces. Last October, after the murder of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to strengthen enforcement against nonprofit entities that facilitate support for political violence. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reinforced that message this week, arguing that nonprofit organizations and fiscal sponsors can't shield themselves from legal accountability when resources, funding, organizational infrastructure or grants are used to support unlawful activity and political violence. "We’ve made substantial progress, and I think in the weeks and months ahead, we’re going to have a lot to report," Bessent responded to a question in the White House press gallery. He said, for example, that under new changes, the IRS will "demand that nonprofits know their grant recipients." FEDS SUBPOENA HASAN PIKER, MEDEA BENJAMIN OVER CUBA TRIPS "So, if a grant recipient is violent, if they are suppressing people’s rights, then you are responsible for that," Bessent said. "I think that’s a very good first step." The shift reflects a growing administration focus on whether nonprofit networks are exercising sufficient oversight over the projects, activists and international campaigns they sponsor. Against that backdrop, the inquiry by the Office of Foreign Assets Control into the Cuba convoy fits within an effort by Treasury officials to examine whether activist organizations are complying with laws and other federal restrictions, such as sanctions laws. Speaking on camera in a video promoted by a far-left media platform, BreakThrough News, Benjamin said she and political streamer Hasan Piker first learned about the query when Fox News Digital broke the news last Saturday evening that Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control had launched an investigation into the financial and logistical details of CodePink's and Piker's trip to Cuba trip. DC DINNER TURNS CHAOTIC AS CODEPINK ACTIVISTS CORNER TREASURY SECRETARY SCOTT BESSENT: 'BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS' The Office of Foreign Assets Control enforces U.S. sanctions on Cuba, which restrict Americans from engaging in many financial transactions with the communist government and require travelers and organizations to comply with licensing and record-keeping requirements for authorized activities. "I actually didn't get anything, and neither did Hasan Piker," Benjamin said. "I mean, we heard this on Fox News, that there was this subpoena out, and I was going outside my front door, looking around for somebody to serve me." Benjamin said the inquiry arrived by email and had been sent to CodePink co-founder Jodie Evans. Fox News Digital has learned that CodePink D.C. Coordinator Olivia DiNucci, who regularly harasses politicians as they are having dinner in D.C. restaurants, is also expected to get a query. "It turns out that it was an email that was sent to CodePink co-founder Jodie Evans, and it was so unofficial that it landed in our spam box," Benjamin said. "So it was a letter, and it came from the Treasury Department, from the Office of Foreign Assets Control, known as OFAC." FAR-LEFT ACTIVISTS STAY IN 5-STAR CUBAN HOTEL AS ISLAND SUFFERS TOTAL BLACKOUT While criticizing the manner in which the inquiry was delivered, Benjamin acknowledged that the request itself was serious because of the volume of information federal officials are seeking. "And I don't want to say it's not serious. It is serious, because they are asking for all kinds of information," Benjamin said. "And this is a kind of intimidation tactic that means we have to get a lawyer, that we have to spend a lot of staff time, a lot of energy." According to Benjamin, the inquiry includes roughly a dozen detailed questions about the trip and its participants. "They're asking about 12 very detailed questions that include things like, 'How did you get there? Where did you stay? What did you do every hour that you were there?'" Benjamin said. "I guess we have to tell them how many hours we slept." Benjamin said approximately 170 people participated in the convoy and suggested the scope of the inquiry could require organizers to account for the activities of every participant. REVOLUTIONARY TOURISM: INSIDE THE $600M MARRIAGE OF DARK MONEY AND FAR-LEFT AGITPROP "There were 170 people, so I don't know if they want to know what every single person did every single minute of the day," she said. Benjamin also confirmed that organizers brought humanitarian supplies to Cuba. "What we brought — and we brought about $600,000 worth of aid — so it's a lot, a lot of information that they want," Benjamin said. Benjamin framed the inquiry as an effort to discourage Americans from traveling to Cuba or participating in humanitarian missions to the communist island, but said organizers would continue their activities despite the federal scrutiny. "And of course, this is to make people think, 'Uh oh, should I go to Cuba? Uh oh, should I keep doing humanitarian aid?'" Benjamin said. "And the answer to that is, yes. We can't be intimidated. In fact, we have to use this as another reason that we're so angry at the U.S. government and redouble our efforts." Meanwhile, Piker has insisted that he hasn't received the Treasury Department query.  He stirred up another set of headlines speculating that the "real goal" of the investigation is to target American Marxist tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham, who has pumped $285 million since 2017 into a network of groups including CodePink and BreakThrough News, allegedly spreading pro-China propaganda and sowing discord with massive anti-American street protests. CodePink and BreakThrough News have been fixtures in those street protests, and Piker has supported them on his hours-long livestreams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a36aeee6011c3f4e93eeb Dan Sullivan vs. Dan Sullivan: GOP blasts clone candidate as lookalike enters Alaska Senate race te 2026-05-30T01:00:30.232Z Dan Sullivan vs. Dan Sullivan: GOP blasts clone candidate as lookalike enters Alaska Senate race FIRST ON FOX: A Democratic strategist has deployed a candidate look-alike that Republicans fear may act as a decoy and create confusion around their real nominee. Campaign material metadata reveals that Amber Lee, a progressive consultant, authored a press release announcing the Senate bid for a second "Dan Sullivan" — a figure Republican strategists say has nothing to do with incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska. "Mary Peltola and Chuck Schumer know they can’t beat Senator Sullivan on his record, so they’re resorting to deceitful political maneuvers that attempt to trick Alaskans and buy a seat," National Republican Senate Committee Spokesperson Nick Puglia told Fox News Digital. Although Republicans have months to clarify the situation to voters before the state’s primary in August, the filing shows efforts to create confusion to sway a high-stakes Senate race. FORMER DEM REP. MARY PELTOLA ANNOUNCES U.S. SENATE RUN: "PUT ALASKA FIRST" The campaign website leans into the name overlap. "Dan Sullivan challenges Dan Sullivan for U.S. Senate Seat, urges Alaskans to defeat incumbent, elect a Sullivan who stands up for Alaska," it reads. According to his biography, this second Sullivan spent his early career working blue-collar jobs like logging, construction, bartending and forestry, but decided to enter his bid for Senate after growing frustrated with government mismanagement. "Over time, he became increasingly frustrated with what he saw as federal inefficiency and a lack of long-term thinking in government," the biography reads. The campaign's Instagram page has no posts and just two followers. The campaign did not immediately respond to questions if Sullivan had been asked to run, whether the campaign had made filings with the FEC, or if he intends to run as an independent. Both Sullivans will appear in Alaska’s open primary system, where the top four candidates advance to the general election. If selected among them, the second Sullivan may appear on the ballot in November — a development that could prove especially confusing to Alaska’s many rural communities. Despite the comedic nature of the thinly-veiled ploy, the filing is especially relevant in Alaska — one of only two states that have implemented ranked choice voting. The system allows voters to select multiple candidates in order of preference. Under this model, voters can still apply their vote to a second, sometimes even a third option if their first choice is eliminated from contention. FORMER TALK RADIO HOST DIALS INTO ALASKA’S RACE FOR GOVERNOR, SAYS ENERGY IS KEY The system, sometimes called "instant runoff voting," greatly increases the influence of candidates that may not otherwise be a voter’s first choice. Although Lee, the Democratic strategist, did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital, documentation of her political leanings appears to rule out an earnest attempt to campaign for another Senate hopeful who just happens to share the "Dan Sullivan" name. In addition to being called a backer for Mary Peltoa, Sullivan's Democratic challenger, by the New York Times, Lee’s consulting firm, Amber Strategies, lists a number of progressive clients, including Alaska Women Ascent. The group aims to "train women who are pro-choice, pro-LGBTQ rights, pro-union, anti-racist and pro-racial justice" to serve as candidates and volunteers. In the past, Alaska has historically voted Republican, but recently elected Peltola to its lone, at-large district in 2022. 10 SENATE RACES THAT COULD DECIDE CONTROL OF THE CHAMBER IN THE 2026 MIDTERMS Sullivan, who previously served as Alaska’s attorney general, first came to the Senate in 2015 and last won reelection in a 53.9% to 41.2% victory over nonpartisan challenger Al Gross. Alaska will hold its primary on August 18. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a31f9ee6011c3f4e93e39 I went to the so-called ‘steroid Olympics,’ to understand why Silicon Valley is obsessed with peptides te 2026-05-30T00:40:25.673Z I went to the so-called ‘steroid Olympics,’ to understand why Silicon Valley is obsessed with peptides The Enhanced Games — a singular sporting competition where a majority of the athletes were on performance enhancing drugs — may herald a new business model that the tech industry is ready to embrace. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a2fe4ee6011c3f4e93e10 Maricopa County recorder asks judge to hold board of supervisors in civil contempt of court te 2026-05-30T00:31:32.793Z Maricopa County recorder asks judge to hold board of supervisors in civil contempt of court Rep. Justin Heap on March 2, 2023. Photo by Gage Skidmore (modified) | Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap is asking a judge to hold the county’s board of supervisors in civil contempt, escalating a longstanding and messy dispute over election control as the state primary creeps closer. Heap’s filing in Maricopa County Superior Court accuses supervisors of flouting an April 16 judgment from the same bench that ordered them to return control of several election-related functions and information technology staffers to the recorder’s office. He requested that the court compel the board to quickly adhere to the recent decision via a finding of contempt — and if supervisors then fail to comply, he asked that the court levy substantial fines and give the money to his office. It adds to a spiraling saga that is amplifying concerns about how effectively top officials in the state’s most populous county, a key swing jurisdiction, will be able to administer this year’s midterm election. Heap has long contended that the board of supervisors usurped much of his power in a deal they struck with his predecessor months before he took office. He sued over the matter last year — and after months of back-and-forth in court, largely won the dispute. The board unsuccessfully moved to stay the April 16 ruling, arguing it was too close to the primary to implement the court’s directives without risking a tumultuous election. Later, they filed for an appeal, which is still pending. But in the meantime, the county feud has escalated. During a recent local election, officials butted heads over how to communicate a new voting option at polling sites. Emails show the recorder’s office and the board’s elections department disagreed over whether poll workers should verbally inform voters that they could opt to show identification at voting sites to have their mailed ballot counted faster. Then, another scuffle erupted last week over ballot drop box locations for the upcoming primary. The majority-GOP board has set such sites for years under a provision of the state’s election rulebook, and it planned to approve the locations at a May 20 meeting. But just before the supervisors met to do so, Heap, a Republican, sent a letter to the board citing state statutes that he said asserted his office’s authority over ballot drop boxes. He also warned that election workers who handle ballots deposited in “unauthorized” receptacles could face criminal penalties. That drew strong condemnation from supervisors, a majority of whom are also Republican. One, Democratic Supervisor Steve Gallardo, accused Heap of attempting to sabotage election operations. Ultimately, the board unanimously approved a slate of voting locations — including the drop box sites — for the July 21 primary. Heap cited both incidents in his filing as examples of “the board’s ongoing usurpation of the recorder’s authority.” He added that the board also hasn’t returned his office’s IT team, which was integrated into a central IT office with the board’s staff under the terms of the deal supervisors struck with the prior recorder — although supervisors recently voted to allocate money to the recorder’s office to create new IT positions. And, he asserted that the board was on track to administer elections unlawfully, questioning whether election results might hold up in court unless supervisors were forced to comply with the April 16 judgement. “Every day of noncompliance is a day in which the board administers elections in a manner this court has declared unlawful — with the attendant risks to voter confidence and to the legal validity of the election results themselves,” his lawyer wrote. Board Chair Kate Brophy McGee said in a statement that Heap’s filing “should concern every Maricopa County voter.” She added that Heap has refused to meet with the board to resolve “outstanding issues” related to administration of upcoming elections. “At every turn, Recorder Heap and his attorneys have sought confrontation rather than collaboration,” she said. “To our dedicated elections staff and poll workers, I want to assure you we have your back. To Maricopa County voters, please know the board of supervisors remains committed to ensuring an elections process that is secure, transparent, accurate and conducted fully in accordance with federal and state law.” This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a2fcdee6011c3f4e93df0 Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe gets a one-game suspension for crotch-chopping celebration te 2026-05-30T00:31:09.196Z Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe gets a one-game suspension for crotch-chopping celebration The Milwaukee Brewers will be without pitcher Abner Uribe for one game after he was suspended for breaking one of baseball's biggest unwritten rules: Never direct a Kenny Powers/D-Generation X crotch chop at the opposing dugout. ...No, not even if it was very funny. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Uribe hit the iconic celebration this weekend after an inning-ending strikeout against the St. Louis Cardinals. Maybe a bit much when you're up 6-0... Brewers' manager Pat Murphy did not condone the celebration, and Uribe himself apologized for it. "First and foremost, everyone here knows me and knows who I am, and knows I have a bit of a history of being emotional out there," Uribe said. "I owe an apology to the Brewers, I owe an apology to my teammates, to my manager, all the bosses of the team. I understand that’s unacceptable to go out there and react in a way like that." Well, that should be enough in my book. Who hasn't gotten wound up in the heat of competition and chopped their crotch at an opponent? I almost did it on Memorial Day while playing some game on Netflix. But, nope. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS OUTFIELDERS GET TORCHED ONLINE FOR BIZARRE CELEBRATION FOLLOWING WIN OVER DODGERS I think I can live with that punishment. The MLB has to do something. I mean, they've already got the San Francisco Giants hip-thrusting in the outfield; the last thing they need is players feeling like they have carte blanche to crotch chop. Uribe — who was also hit with an undisclosed fine, per MLB — is appealing the decision, and I could not be more interested in seeing how that plays out for him. There's really no doubt about it: he crotch-chopped at the opposing dugout. But perhaps he has an explanation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a2fb9ee6011c3f4e93de7 Virginia bus crash that killed five involved driver who doesn't speak English, Sean Duffy says te 2026-05-30T00:30:49.277Z Virginia bus crash that killed five involved driver who doesn't speak English, Sean Duffy says The driver of a bus involved in a deadly Virginia crash that killed five people doesn't speak English, authorities said, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy who called it "unacceptable." Five people were killed and dozens were injured when the driver of an E&P Travel bus heading from New York to North Carolina failed to slow down near a work zone and slammed into several cars on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, the Virginia State Police said. The crash happened around 2:35 a.m. Friday.   A 13-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy, who were in the car ahead of the one the bus hit, died along with a 45-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman after their car caught fire. They were all from Massachusetts. EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO TOUR BUS ROLLOVER WITH DOZENS OF PATIENTS IN NEW YORK A 25-year-old woman, who was in the car immediately in front of the bus, was also killed. At least 44 others were taken to hospitals, including three in critical condition, police said. The driver of the bus, identified as Jing S. Dong, 48, of Staten Island, New York, was injured in the crash. Police say charges are pending. Ding is a naturalized citizen originally from China who received his commercial driver’s license in New York two years ago. FORMER US ATTORNEY CHARGED WITH FELONY HIT-AND-RUN AFTER HOUSTON CRASH, POLICE SAY "Unacceptable. This is exactly why we are holding states’ accountable, enforcing the rules of the road, and cracking down on drivers who can’t speak English," Duffy wrote on X. "If you can’t be properly trained, read our road signs, or communicate with law enforcement, you have no business driving a bus." Duffy added that the Transportation Department is investigating "New York licensing records, training documentation, and the driver's history. Any company, trainer, or school that contributed to putting an unqualified driver on the road will face intense scrutiny." Federal law requires commercial drivers to speak English well enough to do their job safely. In February, Duffy announced that all truckers and bus drivers would be required to take the test to get their license in English. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Virginia State Police. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a2902ee6011c3f4e93747 NYT writers ridiculed for saying disastrous Biden debate ended in 'draw' as Jill Biden feared he had a stroke te 2026-05-30T00:02:10.305Z NYT writers ridiculed for saying disastrous Biden debate ended in 'draw' as Jill Biden feared he had a stroke Two New York Times columnists are getting pummeled by critics for their poorly-aged ruling of the infamous Trump-Biden debate after former first lady Jill Biden claimed she thought her husband was "having a stroke." Then-President Joe Biden shocked the nation in June 2024 with his disastrous debate performance, resulting in his exit from the presidential race weeks later. "I don't know what happened," Jill Biden told CBS News this week. "I mean, when I watched it, I thought, ‘Oh my God, he's having a stroke,’ and it scared me to death." The Atlantic also reported an excerpt from her forthcoming book that she thought her husband might've been "drugged." FORMER BIDEN AIDES ‘DON’T BELIEVE' JILL BIDEN, ARE ANGRY OVER EX-FIRST LADY'S DEBATE COMMENTS, REPORTER SAYS  What has since resurfaced in the wake of her comments were the charitable takeaways from two Times columnists from Biden's ill-fated debate. "Well, we had a raspy and stumbling President Biden and a deranged and incoherent Donald Trump, who spent two hours unleashing a stream of lies. Is there a winner here? Nah," Times columnist Jamelle Bouie said at the time. SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS AFTER JILL BIDEN REVEALS SHE WAS 'HORRIFIED' WATCHING JOE'S DISASTROUS DEBATE "No one won this debate, but there is no question who lost: anyone who plans to cast a ballot for president in November," fellow Times columnist Lydia Polgreen wrote. "It was a debacle for Biden. He was barely audible at times. He flubbed answers on his strongest issues, from abortion to democracy. Trump just lied, lied and lied, and no one — certainly not the moderators and, worse, not even Biden — rebutted him in the smallest way. Trump blustered and glowered. He attacked Biden viciously and looked like a bully. This is the choice Americans are facing. This was a disaster for America." Bouie and Polgreen were greatly outnumbered by their ten colleagues, all of whom declared Trump the winner of the debate. "Biden's own wife thought he was having a stroke. Two NY Times columnists insisted he'd fought Trump to a draw," National Review senior writer Dan McLaughlin shared an image of the Times' scoring chart on X. McLaughlin's post went viral, fueling other critics to weigh in. "Positive spin: Even while having a [stroke], or possibly drugged, Biden miraculously fought Trump to a draw!" The Atlantic's Ashley Parker joked. "I think of this chart all the time lol," CNN reporter Andrew Kaczynski reacted. "Hahaha!" replied "Ruthless" podcast co-host Josh Holmes. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS "Too funny," Washington Post columnist and Fox News contributor Mac Thiessen said. Fox News Digital asked Bouie and Polgreen whether they stand by their ruling or have changed their minds since the debate. Neither responded to requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a28eeee6011c3f4e9373e Sheridan Gorman’s alleged illegal immigrant killer caught with weapon while in jail custody, police say te 2026-05-30T00:01:50.382Z Sheridan Gorman’s alleged illegal immigrant killer caught with weapon while in jail custody, police say A illegal immigrant from Venezuela charged in the March killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman was caught with a weapon while in custody, police said. The Cook County Sheriff's Office said Cook County Jail staff found a 6-inch shank in Jose Medina's possession around 8 a.m. Thursday. Correctional officers searched the 26-year-old and recovered a sharpened piece of metal with a handle fashioned out of medical tape from his pants pocket, the sheriff's office said. The Cook County State's Attorney's Office approved a new felony charge of possession of contraband in a penal institution against Medina on Friday. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ACCUSED OF KILLING CHICAGO COLLEGE STUDENT TO FACE COURT AFTER TUBERCULOSIS DELAY Medina has been in custody since March 23. He is charged with shooting 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman to death at Tobey Prinz Beach in Rogers Park on March 19. SEND US A TIP HERE Medina has pleaded not guilty to charges in Gorman's killing. His next court date is June 1. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Gorman was with friends at a Rogers Park pier when she looked around a lighthouse and saw Medina nearby. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST She walked back toward her friends and mouthed, "There’s a man behind the lighthouse," prosecutors said. Medina then allegedly began chasing them. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER As Gorman and her friends ran away, Medina shot her in the upper back, according to prosecutors. Her friends kept running until they found a place to hide. When they returned to check on Gorman, she was unresponsive. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB An arrest report obtained by Fox News Digital states that Medina was seen on video after the shooting in the lobby of his apartment building, waiting for an elevator without a mask. A building engineer told police he recognized the suspect, who had a "very distinct limp and gait." Fox News Digital previously reported that Medina was apprehended at the southern border in 2023, flagged as a flight risk and determined to have no valid asylum claim before being released into the U.S. that year under the Biden administration. Records indicate he did not have a valid U.S. address or identification and could not provide a verifiable point of contact. Fox News Digital's Adam Sabes contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a28daee6011c3f4e93735 Coast Guard ending race-based admissions for officer commissioning program under Trump DEI crackdown te 2026-05-30T00:01:30.393Z Coast Guard ending race-based admissions for officer commissioning program under Trump DEI crackdown EXCLUSIVE: The U.S. Coast Guard will be ending admissions for college students wanting to commission as officers that take race into consideration as part of the Trump administration’s continued anti-diversity, equity and inclusion initiative, Fox News Digital has learned. "The Trump Administration is more focused than ever on eliminating unconstitutional DEI policies like this one," DHS General Counsel James Percival said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital on Friday. He added, "Racial quotas, like those included in this program for students who want to enlist and commission as officers in the U.S. Coast Guard, are a direct violation of the United States Constitution’s equal protection requirements. By getting rid of these unconstitutional diversity quotas, we are returning the Coast Guard’s focus to military readiness, upholding the law, and making America a safer place." The College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI), program previously included a preference for students from schools that had met quotas for including students from specific racial groups. PETE HEGSETH DIRECTS MILITARY ACADEMIES THAT ALL FUTURE ADMISSIONS WILL BE BASED SOLELY ON MERIT The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced at end to those requirements on Thursday. "Eliminating racial quotas in federal programs remains a priority of the Justice Department," Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division said. "Access to opportunities like the Coast Guard’s pre-commissioning initiative should be based exclusively on merit, not the racial composition of your college. This resolution helps ensure that equality of opportunity." ROGER GOODELL SAYS NFL WITH COOPERATE WITH FLORIDA AG PROBE INTO ROONEY RULE AND DEI HIRING PROGRAMS The Trump administration has taken similar steps to end DEI policies in the federal government and in the military as a whole. Last week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the graduation ceremony at West Point, telling the cadets,  "The battlefield does not grade on a curve, and you can’t throw your pronouns at the enemy. Combat is the ultimate test, and our best Americans must ace it." He also accused West Point’s leadership of having attempted to turn West Point into a "woke Princeton." Fox News Digital's Preston Mizell contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a28c6ee6011c3f4e9372c Dem Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed recounts smashing vodka bottle after beard criticism te 2026-05-30T00:01:10.391Z Dem Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed recounts smashing vodka bottle after beard criticism In a recent podcast appearance, Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed admitted to destroying property in a liquor store in Detroit over remarks about the length of his beard, a sign of religious observance among Muslim communities. "He says, ‘Are you Muslim?’ I said, ‘Yeah.’ He said, ‘Well, your beard is too short.’ I said, ‘Ok you’re gonna judge me? Ok, give me a second, I forgot something,’" El-Sayed said while on left-leaning YouTube show "Intellectually Petty."  "So, I walk back, I get a fifth of vodka, and put it on the counter. He’s like, ‘Hey, you can’t buy that,’ and I was like, ‘You’re right, and you can’t sell it.’ So, I smashed it on the ground and walked out." The account is emerging as a new line of attack for some Republicans in the closely watched Senate race. SQUAD MEMBER SUMMER LEE CALLS 'UPPER CLASS' THE 'ENEMY' AT EL-SAYED RALLY Hunter Lovell, a spokesperson for the Republican National Committee (RNC), believes it displays a willingness to become aggressive over matters of faith. "Abdul El-Sayed thinks he gets a free hall pass by using his religion as a way to promote violent extremism," Lovell said. "In reality, Michigan voters see a deeply disturbed man with anger management issues who belongs nowhere near the United States Senate." El-Sayed’s campaign, when asked about Lovell's comments, did not address the incident in the liquor store. "Yes — Abdul is angry on behalf of the people. Unlike Trump who seems more focused on drapes in a ballroom, Abdul gets mad when everyday people get exploited," Roxie Richner, a spokesperson for the campaign, told Fox News Digital. El-Sayed finds himself in a heated three-way Democratic primary to replace outgoing Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. Voters will soon have to pick between him, fellow progressive Mallory McMorrow, a state legislator, and Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., a more establishment-leaning candidate. HOUSE DEM JUMPS INTO CROWDED MICHIGAN SENATE RACE El-Sayed has positioned himself as the most leftward-leaning of the three, espousing positions such as "Medicare for all," free college education and the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Notably, El-Sayed has attracted criticism for his opposition to the current U.S. partnership with Israel, citing humanitarian concerns during the war in Gaza. He’s also drawn scrutiny for campaigning with Hasan Piker, a political commentator and media personality who has described Hamas, a U.S.-designated terror group, as the "lesser of two evils," in its war with Israel and said that the U.S. "deserved 9/11."  El-Sayed himself has clearly said he condemns all forms of religious violence. In the wake of an attack on a synagogue in Temple Israel Michigan earlier in 2026, El-Sayed called it an act of "terrorism." MICHIGAN DEMOCRAT DEFENDS APPEARING WITH HASAN PIKER, DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM PODCASTER'S CONTROVERSIAL REMARKS "He was an Arab American and a Muslim. I condemn what he did. There is never a justification for attacking innocent people or houses of worship. Never," El-Sayed said in a press release. The Michigan Senate primary will be held Aug. 4. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a28b2ee6011c3f4e93723 Take a peek inside the private 38-acre Bahamas paradise where Donald Trump Jr got married te 2026-05-30T00:00:50.464Z Take a peek inside the private 38-acre Bahamas paradise where Donald Trump Jr got married Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson recently celebrated their wedding at an ultra-exclusive island paradise in the Bahamas, according to multiple reports — a place many people have never seen, let alone even known about. Little Pipe Cay is a 38-acre private island in the Exumas, as the website of the Lauren Berger Collection (LBC), a luxury travel brand, describes it. The Exumas are a chain of islands and cays known for their ultra-clear water and white, sandy beaches.  DONALD TRUMP JR MARRIES BETTINA ANDERSON AHEAD OF BAHAMAS WEDDING CELEBRATION Little Pipe Cay is roughly 70 miles from the Bahamian capital of Nassau, and approximately 270 miles from Palm Beach, according to LBC. Little Pipe Cay and the Exumas "represent a very specific type of modern luxury," said Cesar Wurm, a Georgia-based hospitality executive. Wurm told Fox News Digital that private islands such as Little Pipe Cay appeal to wealthy travelers because they offer privacy, security and fully customized experiences. "The Exumas, in particular, offer a rare balance of natural beauty and seclusion that is difficult to replicate globally," he said.  Unlike commercial luxury destinations in general, Wurm said the region "still feels relatively untouched and highly curated." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The cost of renting the island has not been made public.  The entire property boasts 11 bedrooms and 17 bathrooms, according to the website of LVH Global, an ultra-luxury super home chartering company. Guests can also enjoy a boat dock, hot tub, helipad and infinity pool. "The cay boasts a collection of residences that are a testament to elegance and colonial charm, with five stately plantation-style estates and stylish beach bungalows offering a serene retreat from the world," according to LVH Global. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The movies "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" and "Casino Royale" were reportedly filmed on the island, according to Page Six. About 40 guests attended the wedding last Saturday. Attendees included Donald Trump Jr.'s five children and his siblings Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and Tiffany Trump, plus their spouses, according to reports and photos. Eric Trump told Page Six that his brother and Bettina Anderson are "wonderful together," as Fox News Digital previously reported. He added, "I’m so proud to have witnessed so much of their journey as a couple." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ President Donald Trump was unable to get to the wedding, citing his numerous presidential responsibilities. "While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon-to-be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so," the president wrote on Truth Social. In the days following the nuptials, Anderson offered a tiny glimpse of married life on Instagram stories, posting a photo of a personalized item embroidered with her new name, "Mrs. Trump." The wedding followed Trump Jr. and Anderson’s engagement in December 2025 after roughly a year of dating. Anderson, 39, is a philanthropist and model who has become a familiar presence at Trump family events in Palm Beach and Mar-a-Lago over the past year. Kelly McGreal of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a249cee6011c3f4e9362c Parks and Rec sees expansion for summer camp program te 2026-05-29T23:43:24.950Z Parks and Rec sees expansion for summer camp program Summer camp season is now upon Lake Havasu City, and the Parks and Recreation Department has expanded the program, allowing more students to get hands-on learning activities while out of school. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a2487ee6011c3f4e93623 68 new townhomes could come to Swanson & Smoketree te 2026-05-29T23:43:03.836Z 68 new townhomes could come to Swanson & Smoketree The corner of Swanson Avenue and Smoketree Avenue could see a 68-unit townhome development — and a new traffic signal — in the future if a rezone gets recommended for approval by Lake Havasu City's Planning and Zoning Commission on… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a2470ee6011c3f4e93617 Lingenfelter seeks staff to speed Mohave County development reviews te 2026-05-29T23:42:40.791Z Lingenfelter seeks staff to speed Mohave County development reviews Supervisor Travis Lingenfelter is asking Mohave County to add three Development Services positions aimed at speeding permit processing, plan review and inspections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a245cee6011c3f4e93605 Havasu entrepreneurs to pitch for cash, shot at $10K prize te 2026-05-29T23:42:20.311Z Havasu entrepreneurs to pitch for cash, shot at $10K prize Lake Havasu City entrepreneurs will compete for local cash prizes and a shot at a $10,000 statewide grand prize when the Moonshot Rural Arizona Pitch Competition returns to Mohave College on June 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a2447ee6011c3f4e935fc Will taxes rise? What Mohave County’s proposed budget means for roads, courts and services te 2026-05-29T23:41:59.425Z Will taxes rise? What Mohave County’s proposed budget means for roads, courts and services Mohave County supervisors are approaching budget season with a tentative fiscal 2027 spending plan that would raise some property taxes, authorize up to $629.8 million in countywide spending and set aside a large cushion for unexpected costs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a2432ee6011c3f4e935f3 Body Beach Boogie: PWC riders take to the waves te 2026-05-29T23:41:38.310Z Body Beach Boogie: PWC riders take to the waves Outdoor enthusiasts take advantage of clear skies and calm waters Friday at Body Beach, as a host of riders practiced at one of the world's most famous personal watercraft training grounds. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a241dee6011c3f4e935ea County could increase deputy staffing in proposed budget modification te 2026-05-29T23:41:17.834Z County could increase deputy staffing in proposed budget modification Mohave County could fund eight additional deputy positions within the sheriff’s office next year - a third of what the sheriff asked for in his FY 2026-27 budget proposal, but double what county finance officials recommended at a special budget… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a21a9ee6011c3f4e93550 Steve Hilton rips Steyer for trans athlete support, leads 'Save Girls Sports' rally at track title meet te 2026-05-29T23:30:49.272Z Steve Hilton rips Steyer for trans athlete support, leads 'Save Girls Sports' rally at track title meet California gubernatorial Republican frontrunner Steve Hilton hopped into the fight to "Save Girls Sports" on Friday, taking aim at Democratic opponents for supporting trans athletes with just five days left until primaries.  As trans athlete AB Hernandez of Jurupa Valley High School is set to compete for a state championship for the second year in a row, Hilton spoke out against Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra for supporting males in girls’ sports.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Earlier on Friday, Steyer posted a video with Hernandez, saying "I'm so proud of you for what you're doing," and that he hopes the trans athlete wins the girls' championships. "Tom Steyer has taken a wildly extreme position on this issue that is totally out of touch with most California families and young people," Hilton told Fox News Digital before the rally. Steyer also took aim at the other Democratic frontrunner in the race, Xavier Becerra, who has previously expressed support for trans athletes but has been silent on the issue compared to Steyer in recent weeks. "He's pathetic," Hilton said of Becerra. "Xavier Becerra is a classic machine politician, he's been nothing but a career politician for 36 years. He's a creature of this rotten, corrupt Democrat machine that is ruining our state in so many ways, he's never going to stand up to the far left, because he's a creature of that machine." Hilton laid out his strategy for how he would address the ongoing trans athlete issue in the state if he is elected governor. CALIFORNIA TO CONSIDER LAW BANNING TRANS ATHLETES FROM GIRLS' SPORTS AFTER COUNTLESS SCANDALS CAUSE OUTRAGE "The first thing we have to do is overturn the law that set all this in motion, AB 1266, that was passed in 2013, that's why we've been living with this for so long," Hilton said. "That law violates the California state constitution... I will immediately suspend the law while we begin legal proceedings to overturn it." California has been ground zero for the nation's debate on trans athletes in women's and girls' sports for the last two years, as controversy surrounding Hernandez has elevated to a national debate dating back to last year, when Hernandez won two girls' state titles. Since then, Hernandez was also embroiled in a controversy surrounding Jurupa Valley's girls' volleyball team in the fall, when multiple opposing teams forfeited and two of Hernandez's own teammates stepped away from the team and filed a Title IX lawsuit against the Jurupa Unified School District for putting a male in the girls' locker room. CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DESCENDS INTO EMOTIONAL CLASH AMID TRANS VOLLEYBALL PLAYER CONTROVERSY Now, as Hernandez has returned to dominate track and field this year, controversy has only escalated. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) reinstituted a pilot program that awards any female athlete who finished behind Hernandez one spot higher, resulting in Hernandez sharing podium spots with females in the last two rounds of the state tournament. That policy will continue into the state finals this weekend. The policy has come under criticism from both sides, including Hernandez's own mother. Hilton sent a message to California's trans athlete and their families about how they should proceed. "I absolutely respect the right of people to live their lives the way they want... if parents want their children to participate in a particular way, then they should figure that out, but not in a way that hurts the majority," Hilton said. "People's rights must be protected, but they can not be protected at the cost of the vast majority... you have a tiny tiny number of people who are imposing their view on the majority, and hurting them in the process, and that's got to stop." Hilton spoke at a rally and was joined by former NCAA women's soccer player Sophia Lorey, California state superintendent candidate Sonja Shaw and Olympic gold medalist Stephanie Brown. It was the second organized "Save Girls Sports" press conference held at a meet Hernandez has competed in just this month. With primaries just days away, Hilton has taken a side on the girls' sports issue that appears aligned with the majority of Californians, while Steyer has seemingly aligned with the minority. Last year a Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) survey found approximately 65% of Californians and 71% of public school parents support requiring transgender athletes to compete on sports teams that match the sex they were assigned at birth, rather than their gender identity. 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/6a1a1f2aee6011c3f4e934bc Former Giant Will Clark slams team for doing hip thrusts in the outfield with a losing record te 2026-05-29T23:20:10.791Z Former Giant Will Clark slams team for doing hip thrusts in the outfield with a losing record I can't remember the last time a celebration took over social media the way the San Francisco Giants' outfield hip-thrusting sessions have. And I definitely can't remember a time that those celebrations were being busted out by a team that is well under .500. According to former Giant and six-time All-Star Will Clark, it's a bad look, and he made it very clear that he's not a fan of the thrusting. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "The dance where they’re doing the f--king pelvic thrust or something like that," Clark said in a clip from his "Deuces Wild" podcast that has been making the rounds on social media. "I'm like 'What the f--k is this?' You’re 20 and 30, you don’t have the luxury of doing that kind of s--t out there. It looks like chicken s--t. Go back, high-five each other, 'Nice job, we won one. Let’s keep the train running.' "But the train has been off the tracks a little bit. I hate it." I mean... he has a point. What's so funny to me about this whole celebration is that if you showed someone who wasn't following baseball, they'd see it and think that the San Francisco Giants are on top of the world and on cruise control until they win the NL pennant as a mere formality and dominate the World Series. BREWERS PITCHER ABNER URIBE APOLOGIZES AFTER CONTROVERSIAL STRIKEOUT CELEBRATION SPARKS BACKLASH That is not the case. I guess you could make the claim that they're trying to get the most mileage out of their celebrations since they haven't been able to do them a lot this season. Still, if I were playing on a team that was struggling at the bottom of the standings, I wouldn't celebrate like that. It's just weird. Like when a football team is getting blown out, but they get a late touchdown and celebrate like it just put them ahead, when in reality it's still like a three-possession game. Maybe read the room. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a1f2aee6011c3f4e934b3 CodePink's Media Benjamin confirms getting 'serious' Treasury Department query over Cuba trip te 2026-05-29T23:20:10.315Z CodePink's Media Benjamin confirms getting 'serious' Treasury Department query over Cuba trip CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin publicly confirmed for the first time that her organization received an inquiry from the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), seeking detailed information about about its March trip to Cuba. The inquiry, which is often called an administrative subpoena, comes as the Trump administration signals a broad effort to increase federal scrutiny of nonprofit organizations operating in foreign-policy and activist spaces. Last October, after the murder of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to strengthen enforcement against nonprofit entities that facilitate support for political violence. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reinforced that message this week, arguing that nonprofit organizations and fiscal sponsors can't shield themselves from legal accountability when resources, funding, organizational infrastructure or grants are used to support unlawful activity and political violence. "We’ve made substantial progress, and I think in the weeks and months ahead, we’re going to have a lot to report," Bessent responded to a question in the White House press gallery. He said, for example, that under new changes, the IRS will "demand that nonprofits know their grant recipients." FEDS SUBPOENA HASAN PIKER, MEDEA BENJAMIN OVER CUBA TRIPS "So, if a grant recipient is violent, if they are suppressing people’s rights, then you are responsible for that," Bessent said. "I think that’s a very good first step." The shift reflects a growing administration focus on whether nonprofit networks are exercising sufficient oversight over the projects, activists and international campaigns they sponsor. Against that backdrop, the inquiry by the Office of Foreign Assets Control into the Cuba convoy fits within an effort by Treasury officials to examine whether activist organizations are complying with laws and other federal restrictions, such as sanctions laws. Speaking on camera in a video promoted by a far-left media platform, BreakThrough News, Benjamin said she and political streamer Hasan Piker first learned about the query when Fox News Digital broke the news last Saturday evening that Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control had launched an investigation into the financial and logistical details of CodePink's and Piker's trip to Cuba trip. DC DINNER TURNS CHAOTIC AS CODEPINK ACTIVISTS CORNER TREASURY SECRETARY SCOTT BESSENT: 'BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS' The Office of Foreign Assets Control enforces U.S. sanctions on Cuba, which restrict Americans from engaging in many financial transactions with the communist government and require travelers and organizations to comply with licensing and record-keeping requirements for authorized activities. "I actually didn't get anything, and neither did Hasan Piker," Benjamin said. "I mean, we heard this on Fox News, that there was this subpoena out, and I was going outside my front door, looking around for somebody to serve me." Benjamin said the inquiry arrived by email and had been sent to CodePink co-founder Jody Evans. Fox News Digital has learned that CodePink D.C. Coordinator Olivia DiNucci, who regularly harasses politicians as they are having dinner in D.C. restaurants, is also expected to get a query. "It turns out that it was an email that was sent to CodePink co-founder Jody Evans, and it was so unofficial that it landed in our spam box," Benjamin said. "So it was a letter, and it came from the Treasury Department, from the Office of Foreign Assets Control, known as OFAC." FAR-LEFT ACTIVISTS STAY IN 5-STAR CUBAN HOTEL AS ISLAND SUFFERS TOTAL BLACKOUT While criticizing the manner in which the inquiry was delivered, Benjamin acknowledged that the request itself was serious because of the volume of information federal officials are seeking. "And I don't want to say it's not serious. It is serious, because they are asking for all kinds of information," Benjamin said. "And this is a kind of intimidation tactic that means we have to get a lawyer, that we have to spend a lot of staff time, a lot of energy." According to Benjamin, the inquiry contains roughly a dozen detailed questions about the trip and its participants. "They're asking about 12 very detailed questions that include things like, 'How did you get there? Where did you stay? What did you do every hour that you were there?'" Benjamin said. "I guess we have to tell them how many hours we slept." Benjamin said approximately 170 people participated in the convoy and suggested the scope of the inquiry could require organizers to account for the activities of every participant. REVOLUTIONARY TOURISM: INSIDE THE $600M MARRIAGE OF DARK MONEY AND FAR-LEFT AGITPROP "There were 170 people, so I don't know if they want to know what every single person did every single minute of the day," she said. Benjamin also confirmed that organizers brought humanitarian supplies to Cuba. "What we brought — and we brought about $600,000 worth of aid — so it's a lot, a lot of information that they want," Benjamin said. Benjamin framed the inquiry as an effort to discourage Americans from traveling to Cuba or participating in humanitarian missions to the communist island, but said organizers would continue their activities despite the federal scrutiny. "And of course, this is to make people think, 'Uh oh, should I go to Cuba? Uh oh, should I keep doing humanitarian aid?'" Benjamin said. "And the answer to that is, yes. We can't be intimidated. In fact, we have to use this as another reason that we're so angry at the U.S. government and redouble our efforts." Meanwhile, Piker has insisted that he hasn't received the Treasury Department query. He stirred up another set of headlines speculating that the "real goal" of the investigation is to target American Marxist tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham, who has pumped $285 million since 2017 into a network of groups including CodePink and BreakThrough News, allegedly spreading pro-China propaganda and sowing discord with massive anti-American street protests. CodePink and BreakThrough News have been fixtures in those street protests, and Piker has supported them on his hours-long livestreams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a1d92ee6011c3f4e93473 As World Cup nears, new training facility suggests US soccer is taking its future seriously te 2026-05-29T23:13:22.791Z As World Cup nears, new training facility suggests US soccer is taking its future seriously FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. – Lush green fields osurround modern architecture. Soccer players from teenagers to U.S. national team members roam the grounds. Welcome to the Arthur M. Blank National Training Center situated 20 miles south of Atlanta. The high-end facility that houses all 27 U.S. national teams opened on May 7 and featured the U.S. men’s national team holding its first training session on Thursday. It is another symbol that the United States is taking its soccer seriously as it prepares to host the FIFA World Cup along with Canada and Mexico from June 10 to July 19. “For me, it’s the best,” forward Tim Weah said. “State of the art. I think when you have something like this, you want to continue playing for years and years.” The new facility shows how far U.S. soccer has come in the last decade.  “It’s a little bit surreal,” midfielder Tyler Adams said. “Growing up, we were training at StubHub Center in L.A. as the youth national team and those facilities to me were amazing when you start at 14 years old and you’re playing with the national team. Whereas now, we have this facility, I couldn’t even guess how much it costs.” U.S. men’s soccer players practice on Friday at one of the outdoor fields at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Fayetteville, Georgia. (Photo by Gentry Roberts/Cronkite News) It took $200 million to build the full complex on 123 acres and features 19 playing surfaces (17 outdoor and two indoor). The indoor spaces account for approximately 200,000 square feet. “I think it’s an amazing thing and a huge step forward for soccer in general for America,” midfielder Weston McKinnie said. Fayette County was selected as host of the new facility in 2023. Atlanta’s moniker as the “City in a Forest” inspired a decision to maintain natural wildlife. The grounds surrounding the headquarters feature over 21,000 plants, shrubs and trees that were planted in the fall of 2025 to ensure they would be ready in May. The outside features significant greenery, while the inside includes the Nike High Performance Gym, a 10,000-square feet building that allows two full teams to train at the same time. “The flooring of the gym features recycled Nike shoes,” U.S. Soccer digital editor Sandy McAfee said. Accomplishments don a trophy case inside the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center. (Photo by Gentry Roberts/Cronkite News) The facility left some players wondering what their younger selves would think. “15-year-old Max would be so hyped to be here,” defender Max Arfsten said. “I would be wanting to use every single thing that’s here. I’m trying to do that right now.” Forward Folarin Bolagun was excited to learn he could indulge in one of his favorite pastimes. “I think everyone knows how much I like table tennis, so I’ll be looking for that after practice,” he said. Other players are focused on more serious amenities, including a recovery room, 20 locker rooms and 19 meeting rooms. The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center includes two artificial turf fields and two sand pitches for beach soccer as well as 13 regulation size natural grass fields. (Photo by Gentry Roberts/Cronkit News) The new facility is home to all 27 U.S. national teams and over 350 U.S. Soccer staff members. It is designed to motivate the next wave of U.S. soccer players to reach the senior level. “I think it’s amazing because coming here you’re like, ‘I want to get to the top, I want to get to the top fields up here,’” McKinnie said. “It’s kind of a way that the younger generations can see a path for themselves. It can also be integrated with all ages and levels of soccer here.” No matter what happens in the World Cup this summer, U.S. Soccer  is making strides to compete with the world on the pitch. The post As World Cup nears, new training facility suggests US soccer is taking its future seriously appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a1d7dee6011c3f4e93461 Time for a 6th C? Computers are driving Arizona's economy te 2026-05-29T23:13:01.787Z Time for a 6th C? Computers are driving Arizona's economy Computers and semiconductors now account for more than $15 billion worth of Arizona's exports. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a1d69ee6011c3f4e93458 Large data center project in Arizona will scale down after backlash te 2026-05-29T23:12:41.351Z Large data center project in Arizona will scale down after backlash The 3,300-acre project in Pinal County intends to reduce its number of buildings by 80%. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a1d35ee6011c3f4e93428 Chicago Mayor Johnson hopes to enlist pope in reparations fight after he apologized for 'scourge of slavery' te 2026-05-29T23:11:49.198Z Chicago Mayor Johnson hopes to enlist pope in reparations fight after he apologized for 'scourge of slavery' Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reportedly said on Wednesday he planned to enlist the pope in his fight for reparations in the Windy City. Pope Leo XIV met with Johnson as the mayor led a Chicago delegation that included George Floyd family lawyer Antonio Romanucci on a Thursday trip to the Vatican. Johnson gifted Pope Leo with an array of apparel from Chicago, including a Chicago Cubs hat. BRANDON JOHNSON BLASTED BY FELLOW DEMOCRAT AFTER TEEN ALLEGEDLY STRIKES 5 OFFICERS DURING TAKEOVER CHAOS As Johnson launches an effort called Repair Chicago to "gather lived experiences of harm of Black Chicagoans" to provide reparations for Black residents, he will try to capitalize on his visit with Pope Leo XIV to garner support for the cause. In 2024, Johnson signed an executive order establishing a reparations task force of 40 members that addresses "historical harms committed against Black Chicagoans and their ancestors through the form of reparations." According to the Chicago Sun-Times, "Before boarding a flight to Rome for his visit with the pope, Johnson was asked whether he intends to ask Leo to use his pulpit to support reparations for local descendants of African American slaves." "That’s an important conversation… Absolutely… Yes. I want to be very clear about that," Johnson said. MAYORS WANT TO KEEP HANDING OUT FREE CASH AFTER FEDERAL FUNDS DRIED UP Johnson’s remarks came after Pope Leo apologized for the Vatican's historical role in legitimizing the "scourge of slavery" in his first papal encyclical. Leo called the Vatican’s record a "wound in Christian memory." Johnson said he would thank the pope for recognizing "the harm that slavery caused across the globe" and in Chicago. "Noting that America is just over a month away from celebrating its 250th birthday, Johnson said, ‘This nation is not what it is without the free labor and the forced labor of Black people,’" the Sun-Times reported. The outlet reported further, "Johnson said the pope’s apology and long-awaited recognition of the social and economic wounds that still linger from slavery is ‘very much aligned with’ his own ongoing effort to "repair the harm that has been caused by slavery." "[This] encounter that I’m going to have with the highest-profile religious leader on the planet is also moving our agenda forward," Johnson said. "That conversation is not separate and apart from the work that’s happening in Springfield or City Council or anywhere else." Johnson’s office announced the Repair Chicago effort would involve "bus tours, panel discussions, town halls and hearings," helping the task force members gather input for the administration’s reparations study.  CHICAGO SUBURB EXPANDS CASH HANDOUTS AS RACE-BASED REPARATIONS PROGRAM FACES MAJOR LEGAL BATTLE The move comes two years after Johnson named his chief equity officer, Carla Kupe, to lead the reparations task force with $500,000 in funding.  Chicago could follow several states and local municipalities looking to implement reparations to some degree. On the state level, Illinois’ reparations commission released a report laying out what it called the state's history of harms against Black residents.  Not too far from Chicago, Evanston was the first to pay Black residents in reparations to cover housing expenses. The program issues $25,000 direct cash payments to Black residents and descendants of Black residents who lived in Evanston between 1919 and 1969. Johnson's office did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a1d21ee6011c3f4e9341f Cruise ship battles rough Pacific seas to save injured, stranded sailor te 2026-05-29T23:11:29.277Z Cruise ship battles rough Pacific seas to save injured, stranded sailor A luxury cruise ship battled rough Pacific seas to rescue an injured sailor stranded aboard a disabled vessel far from shore, according to reports. The incident took place May 26, per CruiseHive, aboard a ship that was heading to Vancouver. The vessel, Silver Whisper, is operated by the Royal Caribbean Group-owned luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises. CRUISE SHIP ABRUPTLY CHANGES COURSE TO RESCUE PEOPLE IN DISTRESSED BOAT: 'KNEW SOMETHING' WAS UP The Silver Whisper was completing a 24-night one-way sailing from Papeete, Tahiti, when it was alerted to an injured sailor, according to CruiseHive. The ship was reportedly too far from Hawaii and the continental United States to attempt an air rescue, prompting the Silver Whisper to divert course. Passengers onboard Silver Whisper posted on Facebook about the multi-hour incident. One person said the Silver Whisper rescued a man "whose vessel lost all power and communications in high winds and rough seas." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "We were the closest ship to him — it took 7 hours to reach him, with no exact coordinates," the Facebook user said.  "A needle in a haystack. Happy to report he was found, is alive — with a broken shoulder, but doing well." One Facebook user said that there was a "twist in our journey to Vancouver." "May Day call was received by the Coast Guard and our ship was directed to perform the rescue," the passenger said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Many of us might miss flights due to our delay, but we saved people and one crew member is injured," the person continued. "The mast is gone and too far out in [the] ocean for [a] helicopter. #Silversea Silver Whisper to the rescue!" Another passenger claimed the waters became noticeably rougher during the rescue maneuver. "We were sent to our cabins because stabilizers had to be collapsed on rough seas," the Facebook user recalled.  "Quite an experience." The Silver Seas' website indicates the Silver Whisper is "one of the most technically up-to-the-minute ships at sea." "Revel in the pampering treatments of an expanded wellness spa, shop the hottest trends from top designers at our shipboard boutiques, and enjoy dynamic, full-scale productions in a multi-tiered show lounge," the site says.  "Silver Whisper luxury cruise ship has it all." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Fox News Digital reached out to Royal Caribbean for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a1d0dee6011c3f4e93416 'This is not the New York City I knew': Jews, Muslims and Christians unite at anti-Mamdani rally te 2026-05-29T23:11:09.273Z 'This is not the New York City I knew': Jews, Muslims and Christians unite at anti-Mamdani rally NEW YORK — Hundreds of protesters waving Israeli and American flags gathered Tuesday night just steps from Gracie Mansion on Manhattan’s Upper East Side to rally against Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Speakers at the rally accused the mayor of failing to protect the city's Jewish population and ignoring antisemitism. The protest featured a long list of speakers, including former "Big Time Rush" star James Maslow, artist Scott LoBaido, Lawfare Project founder Brooke Goldstein, along with several pro-Israel activists. The rally was organized by #EndJewHatred, a grassroots group focused on combating antisemitism. In between the speeches, the crowd broke into chants of "remove Mamdani" and "USA, USA," and sang "The Star-Spangled Banner." MAMDANI SPARKS VIRAL OUTRAGE OVER DINNER PHOTO WITH MAHMOUD KHALIL INSIDE GRACIE MANSION: 'DISGRACEFUL' "This is not the New York City I knew and loved," Ari Ackerman, an entrepreneur and outspoken pro-Israel advocate, told Fox News Digital. "There's a different ideology that has taken over by the man who's living in that house right over there," he continued while pointing at Gracie Mansion, "and it's not good. It's changed everything." Mamdani's friction with the city's Jewish community came into focus during his campaign, as some questioned his stance on Israel, refusal to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada," and ties to activists like Hasan Piker and Mahmoud Khalil. Antisemitic incidents have surged in New York City since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. Recently, there have been anti-Israel protests outside Jewish institutions and synagogues. Since taking office in January, tensions have remained high, with many Jewish New Yorkers saying that they do not feel safe in their own city. New York City is home to the largest Jewish population in the world outside Israel. Some speakers argued that the mayor's rhetoric and actions reflected a deeper failure to confront antisemitism. MAMDANI SKIPS ISRAEL DAY PARADE DESPITE JOINING OTHER CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS Rabbi Yaakov Menken, executive vice president of the Coalition for Jewish Values, told Fox News Digital that while antisemitism has persisted for thousands of years, he believes Mamdani embodies its modern form. "Rabbis have been studying antisemitism for thousands of years. We know what it is, we know how to recognize it, and Zohran Mamdani represents it in the here and now," Menken said. "On day one of taking office, Mamdani, what did he do? He gets rid of the definition of antisemitism," influencer and activist Lizzy Savetsky said, causing the crowd to boo the mayor. "If we can't define it, how can we even fight it?" While much of the rally focused on antisemitism, several speakers emphasized they were gathered to oppose a mayor who they see as a threat to Americans, not just Jews. The speakers represented several different backgrounds, including Christians and Muslims. "This is not about antisemitism. This is about who we are as Americans," Goldstein told Fox News Digital. "Do we believe in the rule of law? Do we believe in civil rights? Do we believe in equal protection?" "We are demanding equal protection under the law. The truth is on our side, the law is on our side," she added. HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH FLAGS FLY AT ANTI-ISRAEL PROTEST MINUTES AFTER MAMDANI CONDEMNS TERROR PLOT AGAINST JEWS Abraham Hamra, a Syrian Jew who was forced to escape his home country with his family as a child, said that Mamdani represented a larger threat to Americans. "What's coming here, me and my family escaped," he said. "For every New Yorker, for every American watching this, this is not a threat to the Jewish community. This is a threat to you and your way of life as Americans." Hamra encouraged Americans to "stand up tall" against radical Islam and socialism. Mamdani drew attention recently when he announced that he would not march in the Israel Day Parade, which is scheduled for May 31. Since 1964, every sitting mayor has attended the parade. This year, it comes amid a rise in antisemitic incidents and anti-Israel protests outside Jewish institutions. "He's not attending the Israel Parade, so we're going to bring the parade to his door," influencer Zach Sage Fox told Fox News Digital. Anila Ali, president of the American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council, joined the protest just days before she was set to make history. Ali is slated to lead the first Muslim group to march in New York City's annual Israel Day Parade, which has taken place for over 60 years. Ali noted at the beginning of her speech that the rally coincided with the start of Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest holidays in Islam, which commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son as a demonstration of his faith in God. "The Abrahamic prophets did not teach hate, and if Mayor Mamdani says he's a Muslim, then this hate on Jewish New Yorkers is un-Islamic, un-American and immoral," Ali declared. She went on to accuse Mamdani of "using Islam to divide Muslims, Jews, Christians and all of us." Ali also said that the mayor was using his faith to push his ideology. While some focused on what they saw as Mamdani's failures with public safety and his impact on the future of the city, others brought up current situations in which they saw the mayor falling short. "He’ll condemn a swastika drawn on a building, but he won’t condemn Hezbollah flags and Hamas flags that are being paraded around the streets daily now in New York," Fox told Fox News Digital. Fox added that Mamdani represented a larger phenomenon in the U.S., in which many people "hate Jews, but they mask it under Zionism." The rally highlighted broader frustrations many of Mamdani's critics have expressed, with speakers repeatedly voicing their concerns about public safety, antisemitism and the future of New York City. Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a1ce2ee6011c3f4e933eb ICE Protesters Convicted in a Case That Tested a Trump Strategy te 2026-05-29T23:10:26.317Z ICE Protesters Convicted in a Case That Tested a Trump Strategy The three demonstrators in Spokane, Wash., had been accused of conspiracy, charges that the region’s former top prosecutor has said were unwarranted. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a1831ee6011c3f4e9330e Actually, Most Immigrants Won’t Need to Leave U.S. to Get Green Cards, D.H.S. Says te 2026-05-29T22:50:25.752Z Actually, Most Immigrants Won’t Need to Leave U.S. to Get Green Cards, D.H.S. Says But details remained scant after officials said last week that, with “extraordinary” exceptions, people seeking permanent residency must first leave the country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a1664ee6011c3f4e932e4 Former Maricopa County attorney reflects on time in Vietnam te 2026-05-29T22:42:44.477Z Former Maricopa County attorney reflects on time in Vietnam Vietnam veteran Rick Romley overcame life-altering injuries to become a symbol of resilience and service. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a1630ee6011c3f4e932b2 After Djokovic's historic loss, Roland-Garros will crown a first time major champion in years te 2026-05-29T22:41:52.704Z After Djokovic's historic loss, Roland-Garros will crown a first time major champion in years Novak Djokovic looked to have a manageable path to a record-breaking 25th major title after world No. 1 Jannik Sinner’s historic collapse at Roland-Garros, also known as the French Open, but 19-year-old Brazilian João Fonseca had other plans.  It was an incredible five-set comeback victory over Djokovic, which may be remembered as one of the defining changing-of-the-guard moments in modern tennis. The 19-year-old Brazilian rallied from two sets down to defeat the 24-time Grand Slam champion 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5. The loss was especially shocking because Djokovic had rarely squandered two-set leads in Grand Slam play, making Fonseca’s victory one of the biggest upsets of the season, and the earliest round exit at Roland-Garros for Djokovic since 2009. Before today's match, Djokovic was 301-1 when leading two sets to none in his career. Even more historic, this was the first time he had lost to a teenager in his career. He was 18-0 against teenagers heading into Friday’s match. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The significance of the result extends far beyond a single match, though. At 39-years-old, Djokovic entered Roland-Garros chasing history, hoping to move ahead of Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 major singles titles. Instead, he was eliminated by a player young enough to be his son, a symbolic reminder that the sport’s next generation is no longer waiting for permission to take over. Perhaps the most remarkable consequence of all this is that, with Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner eliminated and Carlos Alcaraz injured, the French Open is guaranteed to crown a first-time Grand Slam champion on the men's side. For nearly two decades, men's tennis majors were dominated by the Big Three — Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer — before a new generation led by Alcaraz and Sinner began collecting major titles. Now, for the first time in more than two years, a player who has never won a Grand Slam will leave Paris as a major champion, potentially signaling the start of a new era in men's tennis. The last time a new champion was crowned was the 2024 Australian Open when Jannik Sinner won his first Grand Slam title, and look where he is now. This title may be prophetic, as it was for Sinner those few short years ago. This is just another reminder that Father Time comes for us all. While I still believe Djokovic has enough left in the tank to win another Grand Slam and extend his record, the young guns should make for compelling viewing from the fourth round onward. The consensus favorite is now Alexander Zverev, who was already viewed as the top clay-court contender remaining in the field before the tournament began. Multiple sportsbooks and analysts installed him as the favorite immediately after Sinner's upset loss, and Djokovic's elimination only reinforced that status. Still, don't count out Fonseca. His confidence has to be soaring after a historic victory over the greatest player of all time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a1606ee6011c3f4e93289 Trump Endorses Pamela Evette in South Carolina Governor’s Race te 2026-05-29T22:41:10.145Z Trump Endorses Pamela Evette in South Carolina Governor’s Race Pamela Evette had been among the more vocal proponents of redrawing the state’s congressional map to help Republicans in the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a15f1ee6011c3f4e93273 Coders are refusing to work without AI — and that could come back to bite them  te 2026-05-29T22:40:49.185Z Coders are refusing to work without AI — and that could come back to bite them  While AI is helping coders produce code faster, it may not be producing better code, researchers warn. And that could cause problems down the road for them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a15dcee6011c3f4e9326a SpaceX awarded $6.45B in Space Force contracts ahead of IPO te 2026-05-29T22:40:28.225Z SpaceX awarded $6.45B in Space Force contracts ahead of IPO SpaceX already generated one-fifth of its 2025 revenue from government contracts, the company revealed in its IPO filing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a0ed6ee6011c3f4e93201 What We Know — and Don’t — About the E. Jean Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry te 2026-05-29T22:10:30.398Z What We Know — and Don’t — About the E. Jean Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry Prosecutors would face substantial hurdles in potentially pursuing charges against Ms. Carroll, who twice won cases against Donald Trump, or the billionaire who helped pay her lawyers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a0cdeee6011c3f4e931a7 Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Lynette Hooker's new search, Alex Murdaugh clerk, phony Tom Selleck scam te 2026-05-29T22:02:06.476Z Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Lynette Hooker's new search, Alex Murdaugh clerk, phony Tom Selleck scam Federal investigators have received approval from Bahamian authorities to deploy a dive team to a new search area in the Sea of Abaco for Lynette Hooker, a U.S. official close to the investigation confirmed to Fox News Digital. The renewed search follows newly obtained GPS data from a marine navigation app on her husband Brian Hooker's phone, which allegedly contradicts his initial account of the night his wife went missing.  LOST AT SEA: Bahamian authorities approve search of 25-foot-deep zone flagged by Brian Hooker's phone GPS data: sources DEEP WATER: Feds plan new Bahamas search for Lynette Hooker after GPS data allegedly torpedoes husband’s story: source OCEAN OF QUESTIONS: Sailboat tracking data went dark for 11 hours the night missing American vanished in the Bahamas NIGHT OVERBOARD: Missing American's husband had $33K thermal camera on boat that night and never used it, friend says Becky Hill, the woman at the center of the collapse of Alex Murdaugh’s double murder convictions, appeared calm and quiet Saturday morning, lounging on a swinging bench outside her South Carolina home after breakfast, in new photos obtained by Fox News Digital. The state is now expected to prepare for a retrial of Murdaugh, who was initially handed two consecutive life sentences for the deaths of his wife and son. SCALES TIPPED: Alex Murdaugh trial clerk reemerges after explosive ruling upends murder conviction BACK IN COURT: Key names to know as Murdaugh double-murder case gets stunning reset Timothy Hudson, the teenage stepbrother accused in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship, will remain free until his trial, a judge ruled Wednesday, as new details and a timeline of the alleged killing were unsealed in court records. CABIN HORROR: Prosecutors describe cruise ship killing of Anna Kepner as 'barbaric' act DOCKED IN COURT: Teen stepbrother accused of killing Anna Kepner on Carnival cruise remains free before trial Authorities make an arrest in the 33-year-old cold case surrounding Randy Gail Sperino's alleged murder, and a backyard dig puts a husband and mother-in-law behind bars.  TRACE TO FACE: DNA breakthrough leads to arrest in grisly 33-year-old cold case investigators never gave up on BURIED SECRETS: Husband, mother-in-law busted in woman's cold-case murder amid backyard dig: police California authorities are investigating the deaths of 80-year-old Donald Whitaker and 79-year-old Karen Whitaker as a possible murder-suicide after officials said Karen Whitaker had fallen victim to an online romance scam involving someone impersonating actor Tom Selleck. Friends and investigators said Karen Whitaker allegedly sent money and gift cards to the scammer despite repeated warnings from loved ones, while authorities noted there is no evidence directly linking the scammer to the couple’s deaths. FATAL FANTASY: Murder-suicide probe underway after alleged Tom Selleck impersonator scam targeted woman HOLLYWOOD HOAX: Slayings rock quiet town after alleged Tom Selleck catfish targeted woman before couple found dead: friend Manhattan's "Golden Boy" speaks out about his murder conviction after killing his father more than a decade ago, a two-decades-long mystery surrounds the identity of a man found unconscious behind a Georgia Burger King and a potential lawsuit hurdle arises for a man accused of "inadvertently" shooting his son's girlfriend.  SILVER SPOONFALL: ‘Golden boy’ Ivy League grad who murdered hedge-fund dad over allowance speaks out in new interview LOADED QUESTION: Gunmaker lawsuit after Auburn grad’s death faces major obstacle, attorney warns VANISHING ACT: Man found naked behind Burger King with amnesia may have concealed mysterious past for decades Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a0ccaee6011c3f4e9319e Viral bodycam captures Florida deputy's traffic stop unravel as he accuses one-handed driver of holding phone te 2026-05-29T22:01:46.475Z Viral bodycam captures Florida deputy's traffic stop unravel as he accuses one-handed driver of holding phone A Florida sheriff's deputy is facing intense internet backlash after viral body camera video captured him doubling down and ticketing a woman for using a phone in her right hand — even after she revealed her right arm stops at the elbow. The roadside hiccup went down in Lake Worth Beach, Florida, in February, when a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy pulled over 36-year-old Kathleen Thomas. The officer insisted she was clutching a cellphone in her right hand. But body camera footage released this week captures the moment the deputy’s case blew up. As the officer began lecturing her about the dangers of distracted driving, Thomas did not even bother to argue. Instead, she flashed her right arm, which ends at the forearm. JACKSONVILLE MAYOR SAYS VIRAL POLICE PUNCH VIDEO 'DISTURBING' AS PROBE MOVES FORWARD "So obviously not," Thomas said, bursting into laughter in the now viral clip. "So you want to just call this a day or…?" "I don't want to call a day. You had a hand manipulator," the deputy said. "I thought I saw your hand." MICHIGAN JUDGE BLASTS WOMAN FOR DRIVING DURING ZOOM COURT HEARING: ‘DO YOU THINK I'M THAT STUPID?’ "Well you didn't," Thomas replied. The deputy then appeared to backtrack, saying, "With the right hand, perhaps not," before continuing the stop. GOT A TIP? WATCH: MOST OUTRAGEOUS COURTROOM MOMENTS AND POLICE ENCOUNTERS THAT WENT VIRAL IN 2024 The unnamed officer continued to insist that he saw a phone. Thomas, once again, showed her right arm. At one point during the exchange, the officer appealed to a higher power. FOLLOW US ON X "Hand to God, you did not have your phone in your hand?" he was heard asking her in the video. "Hand to God," Thomas replied, holding up her right hand. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "Other hand to God," the officer said, as Thomas lifted her left arm. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS The awkward interaction has since exploded online, generating millions of views across Instagram, TikTok and X as users criticized the stop and questioned why the deputy continued issuing the ticket after the apparent mistake. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Palm Beach Sheriff Department's Public Information Officer/Director of the Bureau of Public Affairs Terri Barbera said that the department is "committed to enforcing Florida traffic laws." Barbera said that Thomas' citation was ultimately dismissed. "In this particular case, the deputy initiated a traffic stop based upon his visual observation at the time of the incident. After additional review of the Florida State Statutes involved and based upon the totality of the circumstances, specifically the lack of clarity on how violations are labeled in our citation software, the decision was ultimately made to dismiss based upon the difference in wording between Florida State Statute 316.305 and 316.306," Barbera said. Barbera said that officers are required to make decisions "based on observations made in real time." "As with any enforcement action, motorists have the right to contest citations through the judicial process, where all facts and evidence can be fully evaluated." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a0cb6ee6011c3f4e93195 Blockbuster Game 7 showdown: Four best bets for San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder te 2026-05-29T22:01:26.552Z Blockbuster Game 7 showdown: Four best bets for San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder Despite getting to a Game 7, the 2026 Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder haven't lived up to the Game 1 double-overtime instant classic. While the winning team has alternated over the past four games, the margin has been at least 13 points. Plus, Oklahoma City's flopping has been the biggest storyline of the conference finals, which is a bummer for us die-hard NBA fans. However, that will be mostly forgotten if the Spurs-Thunder series finale is another thriller. DraftKings is projecting a close one: Oklahoma City is -162 on the moneyline and -3.5 favorites, and the total is 212.5 as of Friday afternoon. SPURS BLOW OUT THUNDER, FORCE GAME 7 AS VICTOR WEMBANYAMA LEADS THE WAY WITH 28-POINT DOUBLE-DOUBLE That said, Game 7 can be fun regardless of the drama, as long as we (I) win money. With that in mind, here is my betting card for the Spurs-Thunder series finale Saturday. San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder Game 7 bet slip San Antonio Spurs +3.5 Basically, I'm doubling down on my pre-series prediction of San Antonio to make the 2026 NBA Finals for these four reasons: First, turnover differential is the only factor the Thunder are winning in this series. That's mostly due to Spurs PG De'Aaron Fox missing the first two games of the conference finals and Stephon Castle turning the ball over 20 times in Games 1 and 2. Since Fox returned in Game 3, San Antonio has more assists and fewer turnovers. Besides SGA getting to the foul line, the best part of OKC's offense is scoring off turnovers. If they protect the ball, the Spurs will out-execute the Thunder in the half-court. This leads to my second point: Gilgeous-Alexander can't get a quality look in this matchup. He is scoring just 24.3 points per game (PPG) in this series, down from his 31.1 PPG regular-season average, on 37.9% shooting. You cannot win the conference finals if your best player struggles this much. San Antonio is so long and athletic, and Victor Wembanyama is the best defensive basketball player ever. They are taking away Shai's mid-range game and contesting all of his jumpers. Third, Holmgren has been a dud, and he looks scared out there. Chet has played the second-most minutes for the Thunder this series and has attempted the fourth-most field goals. They need Holmgren to step up with wing Jaylen Williams playing hurt, and he is playing soft. Fourth, and I hate talking about this, but the Thunder's brand of basketball sucks because they play for fouls instead of points. Even though OKC flops and foul-baits nonstop, San Antonio has a higher free-throw margin because it's the bigger and more physical team. Oklahoma City is cooked if the refs don't fall for Gilgeous-Alexander throwing himself to the ground, Holmgren acting as if he got hit by a car, or forward Lu Dort exaggerating contact on every screen. Perhaps the Spurs are a year or two too early, and Oklahoma City's bench steps up at home as it has for most of the NBA playoffs. However, San Antonio is the better basketball team with the best player in this series. OVER 212.5 Thunder C Isaiah Hartenstein OVER 19.5 Points, Rebounds, Assists Hartenstein has gone Over this number on his stat combo in three games this series. But he was essentially benched in Game 1 after just 12:10 minutes, and he only played 16:05 minutes in Game 6 because Oklahoma City got crushed. Originally thought to be unplayable in this matchup, Hartenstein is getting more run because he is physical, and OKC needs someone to battle with Wembanyama in the paint. Hartenstein also has a floater he has been making over Wemby in this series. Furthermore, Hartenstein had at least 20 points, rebounds and assists in three regular-season games vs. San Antonio. He leads the Thunder in rebounding rate in the conference finals and ranks second in assist rate. Spurs PG De'Aaron Fox OVER 5.5 Assists You can't coach your bets, but I sure hope Fox sets up his teammates rather than looking for his own offense. Fox shooting should be a last resort if none of San Antonio's other offensive actions work. NBA'S NEW LOTTERY SYSTEM STRIPS WORST TEAMS OF TOP DRAFT ODDS, BUT MAY REWARD CALCULATED MEDIOCRITY The Spurs have lob threats (Wembanyama and Castle) and 3-point shooters (forward Julian Champagnie and SG Devin Vassell) in their starting lineup. Fox has dished out 6+ assists in nine of his 16 games in these playoffs, including three out of four in this series. _____________________________ 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/6a1a0c8cee6011c3f4e9316f Can Talarico win over some of Cornyn’s voters in Texas? te 2026-05-29T22:00:44.550Z Can Talarico win over some of Cornyn’s voters in Texas? Democrats hope so, but there are good reasons to be skeptical. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a0c78ee6011c3f4e93166 Judge Reopens Trump’s Lawsuit Demanding $10 Billion From IRS te 2026-05-29T22:00:24.556Z Judge Reopens Trump’s Lawsuit Demanding $10 Billion From IRS The ruling was a blow to both President Trump, who had voluntarily dismissed the suit last week, and to the Justice Department, which used the suit to establish a fund likely intended for Trump allies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a0a37ee6011c3f4e93115 Controversial drug delivered rapid relief for severe depression in just hours te 2026-05-29T21:50:47.191Z Controversial drug delivered rapid relief for severe depression in just hours → Single infusion of controversial drug changed severe depression symptoms within hours → What to know about thyroid cancer prognosis following Pam Bondi's diagnosis → Tick bite ER visits are spiking as doctors warn of disease surge → Popular fruit may help protect your skin from the sun, new study suggests → Diet change tied to ‘younger’ biological age in older adults → Filtered water at specific ages could add months to lifespan decades later CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES → Finding sleep 'sweet spot' could help you live longer, study suggests → ‘Wild West’ peptide craze surges beyond GLP-1s, FDA to consider easing access → One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a0807ee6011c3f4e930a7 Former supermodel Janice Dickinson unveils dramatic results of facelift at 71 te 2026-05-29T21:41:27.591Z Former supermodel Janice Dickinson unveils dramatic results of facelift at 71 Supermodel Janice Dickinson is embracing a dramatic new look after undergoing an extensive facial rejuvenation procedure with Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Dr. Harrison Lee. "Supermodel Janice Dickinson is showing off her results just three months after a major facial rejuvenation with Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Dr. Harrison Lee," Lee wrote in an Instagram caption unveiling the model’s transformation. The former runway star, 71, appeared makeup-free in before-and-after videos and photos shared by Lee, who noted that "absolutely no filters or photo editing were used" in the reveal. CHRISTIE BRINKLEY, 71, ADMITS WHICH COSMETIC PROCEDURES SHE’S ‘DABBLED WITH’ "Supermodel and beautiful Janice Dickinson is currently 3 months postop following a major facial rejuvenation," Lee wrote in part. "She is beyond ecstatic with the results! The postop photos show her without makeup and then transitioning to full glam." Dickinson’s latest cosmetic transformation comes after the "America’s Next Top Model" alum reportedly suffered a facial injury while filming "I’m a Celebrity... South Africa" in 2022. According to InStyle, Dickinson later sued ITV over what she described as "permanent traumatic scarring" from the incident. The model’s latest procedures include an endoscopic brow and mid-face lift, a deep-plane facelift, a dual-plane neck lift, a subnasal lip lift and extensive fat transfer designed to restore volume and create a more youthful appearance. Lee also performed a full-face CO2 laser resurfacing treatment to improve skin texture and tone. RICKI LAKE ADMITS SHE ‘IMPULSIVELY’ GOT FACELIFT WITHOUT RESEARCH AFTER 40-POUND WEIGHT LOSS Dr. Lee is a triple board-certified surgeon known for performing procedures on high-profile clients, including Caitlyn Jenner and Dylan Mulvaney. In the social media carousel, Dickinson showcased her refreshed appearance both barefaced and fully glammed up with bright pink lipstick, dramatic eyeliner and sharply arched brows. Fans quickly flooded the comment section with reactions to Dickinson’s transformation. "Wow !!! Great job !!! I didn't know it was possible to fix that !" one user wrote. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "...Supermodel vibes!!! She looks so beautiful!!!!" another commenter added. Others were more skeptical of the dramatic makeover, with one person writing, "That won't age well." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The modeling icon has long been candid about her experience with cosmetic procedures. During a 2024 appearance on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s "Off The Vine" podcast, Dickinson revealed she underwent her first procedure at age 32 while dating actor Sylvester Stallone. "What point in your career were you like, ‘I’m gonna start getting surgery done?’" Bristowe asked the model during the interview. "Oh, gosh. I was dating Sylvester Stallone, and I was 32," Dickinson replied. "I noticed I started getting jowls..." To address the issue, Dickinson said she opted for a "mini facelift" and doesn’t regret any surgeries she’s had done. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a07f3ee6011c3f4e9309e Former California mayor admits secretly working for China, spreading Beijing propaganda in US te 2026-05-29T21:41:07.665Z Former California mayor admits secretly working for China, spreading Beijing propaganda in US The former mayor of a Southern California city admitted in federal court Friday that she acted as an illegal agent of the Chinese government, formally pleading guilty in a case prosecutors have described as a brazen effort to spread Beijing-backed propaganda inside the United States. Eileen Li Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, California, pleaded guilty to acting as an agent of a foreign government without notifying U.S. authorities, a felony offense carrying a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison, three years of supervised release, a $250,000 fine and a $100 special assessment fee. Federal prosecutors allege Wang acted "at the direction and control" of Chinese government officials between 2020 and 2022, coordinating with individuals in the United States to distribute pro-Beijing messaging without registering with the U.S. attorney general as required by law. The conduct described in the case occurred before Wang was elected to the Arcadia City Council in 2022 and later became mayor through the city's rotating system. Wang appeared in court Friday wearing a navy suit with gold buttons and was accompanied by her attorneys. Although the court provided a Mandarin interpreter, Wang chose to proceed in English throughout the hearing. CALIFORNIA MAYOR ACCUSED OF SECRETLY WORKING FOR CHINA, SPREADING PROPAGANDA WHILE IN OFFICE: FEDS Before accepting the plea, the judge placed Wang under oath and questioned her extensively about her state of mind and understanding of the proceedings. Wang then waived her right to a grand jury indictment and her right to a jury trial. A Justice Department attorney reviewed the charge against Wang, knowingly acting as an agent of a foreign government without notifying U.S. authorities, and outlined the maximum penalties she faces. Wang told the court she understood she was pleading guilty to a felony offense and understood the potential consequences, including the conditions of supervised release. Prosecutors also reviewed the constitutional rights Wang would be giving up by entering the plea, including certain appeal rights. The judge then asked Wang a series of questions to verify she understood those waivers. CHINESE SPY INFILTRATION: MAYOR’S BUST ADDS TO GROWING TIMELINE OF FOREIGN INFLUENCE CREEPING INTO US At one point, defense attorneys attempted to waive the government's reading of the factual basis supporting the charge, but prosecutors insisted the facts be read aloud in open court. When the judge asked how she pleaded, Wang responded: "Yes, guilty." The judge accepted the plea and scheduled sentencing for Oct. 6, 2026, at 9 a.m. local time. Wang was released on bond pending sentencing and will have an opportunity to address the court before her sentence is imposed. DEMS UNDER FIRE FOR ‘MALIGN CHINESE INFLUENCE’ AS SHOCKING SPY MAYOR DONATIONS UNCOVERED: ‘HOW MANY MORE?’ The guilty plea marks the latest development in a case federal officials have pointed to as a warning about Chinese government efforts to influence American institutions and public discourse through covert operations inside the United States. According to court documents, Wang worked alongside Yaoning "Mike" Sun, a convicted Chinese agent already serving a four-year federal prison sentence, to operate a website posing as a local Chinese-American news outlet. Prosecutors described the website as a propaganda arm for the Chinese Communist Party that published content supplied directly by Chinese government officials. LAWMAKERS RAISE ALARM OVER NEVILLE ROY SINGHAM'S $278M NETWORK SPREADING CCP PROPAGANDA IN THE U.S. In one exchange detailed in court filings, a Chinese government official sent Wang a pre-written article denying allegations of forced labor and genocide in China's Xinjiang region. Prosecutors said Wang posted the article online within minutes and sent the official a link to the published piece. The official allegedly responded: "So fast, thank you everyone." In another instance, prosecutors said Wang made edits to content at Beijing's request and later responded, "Thank you leader." GOT A TIP? Authorities also allege Wang communicated with convicted Chinese operative John Chen, a figure prosecutors say has ties to China's intelligence apparatus and connections to Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to court documents, Wang asked Chen to distribute messaging and wrote, "This is what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wants to send." CHINA SKIRTS US EFFORTS TO STIFF-ARM CCP INTERFERENCE BY BOLSTERING STATE, LOCAL RELATIONS "Individuals elected to public office in the United States should act only for the people of the United States that they represent," Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg said when the charges were announced. FOLLOW US ON X "It is deeply concerning that someone who previously received and executed directives from PRC government officials is now in a position of public trust at all." First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli called the case part of an ongoing effort to counter Chinese influence operations in the United States. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "Individuals in our country who covertly do the bidding of foreign governments undermine our democracy," Essayli said. "This plea agreement is the latest success in our determination to defend the homeland against China's efforts to corrupt our institutions." FBI Assistant Director Roman Rozhavsky said Wang's conduct should serve as a warning to others who seek to influence American politics on behalf of foreign governments. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "By her own admission, Eileen Wang secretly served the interests of the Chinese government," Rozhavsky said. "Let this serve as a clear warning individuals who act on behalf of foreign governments to influence our democracy will be identified, investigated, and brought to justice." Wang resigned from the Arcadia City Council and mayor's office after federal charges were announced. City officials have maintained that the conduct described by prosecutors occurred before Wang took office and said an internal review found no city finances, staff or decision-making processes were involved. "The allegations at the center of this case, that a foreign government sought to exert influence over a local elected official, are deeply troubling," the city previously said in a statement. "We take them seriously." Fox News' Alex Rego and Matt Finn contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a07c9ee6011c3f4e93079 Bondi, Pressed Over Epstein Files, Places Responsibility on Blanche and Patel te 2026-05-29T21:40:25.674Z Bondi, Pressed Over Epstein Files, Places Responsibility on Blanche and Patel Her remarks, delivered during a closed-door interview before the House Oversight Committee, were a candid admission of her own powerlessness. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a05baee6011c3f4e93035 Arizona charter school says fundraiser for the late Charlie Kirk raised $34,500 te 2026-05-29T21:31:38.393Z Arizona charter school says fundraiser for the late Charlie Kirk raised $34,500 The founder of American Leadership Academy sold "Freedom" t-shirts after Kirk's assassination to honor the slain political figure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a0588ee6011c3f4e93002 Nationals fire community relations director over allegedly admitting to religious discrimination: report te 2026-05-29T21:30:48.077Z Nationals fire community relations director over allegedly admitting to religious discrimination: report The Washington Nationals have been in hot water this week after Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe published a secretly recorded video of the director of community relations, Sean Hudson, allegedly saying that the team does not include pitcher Trevor Williams in certain social media promotion because of religiously-based comments he has made in the past. The video has prompted calls for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to probe the organization, from politicians such as Representative Lauren Boebert. Now, according to a report on Friday from The Athletic, "The Washington Nationals have let go of a community relations executive, three days after a conservative group posted a hidden camera conversation in which the employee discussed internal deliberations about everything from an alleged social media ban on a Catholic pitcher to relationships with defense contractors and the organization’s efforts to placate President Trump." Williams was said to be specifically targeted by Hudson because Williams opposed the anti-Catholic group, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, which was honored by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The group openly mocks Jesus Christ and many Christian and Catholic traditions. Hudson was allegedly caught on hidden camera saying, "The Dodgers had a group… who were drag queens who sometimes dressed up as nuns. He [Trevor Williams] went on social media like… ‘This is my religion. You all are mocking it… Because of that, we [Washington Nationals] don’t use him [Trevor Williams] on social [media]." The Washington Nationals have not released any public statements regarding the news of Hudson’s firing, but did issue a statement to Fox News Digital: "The statements are not only factually incorrect, but do not reflect the views, opinions or actions of the Washington Nationals," a spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "The Nationals are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our players, fans and staff, and we vehemently deny any allegations to the contrary." Hudson has not responded to calls, texts or emails regarding the matter. This is a breaking news story. Check back with foxnews.com for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a030bee6011c3f4e92f91 FBI and Texas authorities arrest 276 suspected child predators, rescue 89 children in sweeping operation te 2026-05-29T21:20:11.991Z FBI and Texas authorities arrest 276 suspected child predators, rescue 89 children in sweeping operation A sweeping joint takedown between the FBI and Texas authorities in recent months netted more than 276 arrests for suspected child exploitation and the rescue of 89 children, authorities said Friday. The figures were a result of Operation Soteria Shield, part of the agency's national effort, Operation Iron Pursuit. The initiative targeted individuals involved in the online sexual exploitation, abuse, trafficking, and production and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in North Texas, the FBI said. "Every single day this FBI is moving more aggressively than ever before to destroy child predator networks and save innocent victims all over the country, and today’s brilliant numbers out of FBI Dallas and partners are the latest milestone in that righteous mission," FBI Director Kash Patel told Fox News Digital CHILD REUNITED WITH MOM AFTER TRANSGENDER DAD, PARTNER ALLEGEDLY KIDNAP ABROAD AMID GENDER SURGERY FEARS: FEDS The operation, which was conducted across March and April, aimed to find offenders who exploit children through online platforms, social media, messaging applications, and other digital applications. "Protecting children from those who seek to exploit them is among the most important work we do in law enforcement," said Dallas Police Department Chief Daniel Comeaux. MORE THAN 300 ARRESTED IN SPRAWLING CALIFORNIA CRACKDOWN ON CHILD EXPLOITATION CRIMES Soteria Shield involved 91 law enforcement agencies across Texas, the FBI said. "These are young lives saved, families reunited, and future crimes prevented by brave law enforcement doing their jobs. I’m proud of our teams for their execution and let this be a message to any criminal who may try similar heinous actions - this FBI has located more than 6,940 child victims since last year – up 144% – and arrested almost 3,000 child predators over the same time period, up 70%. This pace of justice we’re on will not slow down," Patel said. Earlier this month, the FBI announced the arrests of more than 350 child sexual abuse offenders as part of Operation Iron Pursuit, a sprawling nationwide initiative conducted in April in an effort to find child victims of sex abuse and arrest child sex predators. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a030bee6011c3f4e92f88 Hurricanes froward preaches not looking past potentially decisive Game 5 against Canadiens te 2026-05-29T21:20:11.275Z Hurricanes froward preaches not looking past potentially decisive Game 5 against Canadiens The Carolina Hurricanes are in the Eastern Conference Final for the second straight season and the fourth of Rod Brind'Amour's tenure behind the bench, and they've got the chance to close things out in Game 5 against the Montreal Canadiens. Of course, teams coming into Game 5 with a 3-1 lead are historically almost guaranteed to move on to the Stanley Cup Final; the Canes are not going to get ahead of their skis. Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake, who scored the OT-winner to sweep the Philadelphia Flyers and send Carolina to the conference final, talked about the need to focus on the game tonight and not start thinking ahead to the Western Conference Champion Vegas Golden Knights. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "It's exciting for sure," Blake said. "Last year (against the Florida Panthers) we were on the other side of it, and it's not as fun... obviously, we've still got a job to do tonight. You can't really look too far ahead. You've got to focus on tonight and know what we did the last three games to be successful in those. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Super-stoked for tonight, and I'm pretty sure everyone in the locker room is pretty excited to go." While the Hurricanes dropped Game 1 — something that could potentially be chalked up to a lengthy layoff after dispatching the Flyers — the Hurricanes have surged back and absolutely dominated Game 4, winning 4-0 and holding the Habs to 18 shots. The Vegas Golden Knights are sitting and waiting after pulling off a shocking sweep of the President's Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche, and you've got to think they're preparing to take on the Canes. Normally, I wouldn't think such a long layoff is helpful, but it might give Vegas bench boss John Tortorella some time to watch as much tape as possible and pick apart the Hurricanes' incredibly tight, organized style of play. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a0308ee6011c3f4e92f64 Strict Monitoring Could Delay Homecoming of Hantavirus Ship Passengers te 2026-05-29T21:20:08.150Z Strict Monitoring Could Delay Homecoming of Hantavirus Ship Passengers Trump administration officials want local health authorities to constantly monitor the 18 passengers for another three weeks, a requirement that far exceeds typical protocols. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a0306ee6011c3f4e92f50 After Nvidia’s $20B not-acqui-hire, AI chip startup Groq reportedly raising $650M te 2026-05-29T21:20:06.472Z After Nvidia’s $20B not-acqui-hire, AI chip startup Groq reportedly raising $650M Chipmaker Groq is looking to raise $650 million in internal funding as it pivots from hardware to focus more on AI inference, the process of refining the way AI models respond to prompted requests, per Axios. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a0137ee6011c3f4e92f35 Former Maricopa County attorney reflects on time in Vietnam te 2026-05-29T21:12:23.831Z Former Maricopa County attorney reflects on time in Vietnam Vietnam veteran Rick Romley overcame life-altering injuries to become a symbol of resilience and service. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a0107ee6011c3f4e92f13 Local water issue deserves attention te 2026-05-29T21:11:35.829Z Local water issue deserves attention Dave Roberts There has been a significant amount of media attention regarding the challenges facing the Colorado River. Rightfully so, given the importance of this water supply to Arizona’s cities and Tribal Nations.  But while the state’s water leaders have tried earnestly to reach an agreement with the Upper Basin states on allocating the limited supply, solutions remain elusive. Hydrology is challenging, and so it appears we are headed to litigation. That is unfortunate, because through litigation there are typically just winners and losers. I know too well from my 35-plus years of working to resolve water conflicts for the Salt River Project that when it comes to allocating water, winners and losers is not the pathway to follow. Resolving such conflicts through agreement provides a win-win opportunity and creates the pathway for long-term investment and growth of the economy in the region.  While the Colorado River issues are playing out, there is another similar water issue surfacing in the Phoenix area. This one involves the Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District (BWCDD) that I consult with as well as many of the Phoenix area cities and the federal government. This conflict revolves around plans to expand the storage of water on the Verde River and plans by Phoenix to treat the wastewater produced at the 91st Avenue treatment plant as a drinking water supply.  Unfortunately, both projects, if completed, would take away the water supply currently used by BWCDD customers. Those customers are mostly farmers today, but in the future will be homeowners and residents of the city of Buckeye. For the past several years, BWCDD has reached out to the Phoenix area cities and offered solutions on how these supplies could be allocated between BWCDD and the Phoenix area cities. But, just like Arizona and the Lower Basin States have found with the Upper Basin states on the Colorado River, BWCDD has found reaching an agreement with the Phoenix area cities difficult. Not so much because of what BWCDD is asking for in an agreement — far less than what their landowners’ decreed rights allow — but because the Phoenix area cities, except the city of Phoenix, don’t aren’t interested in coming to the table. Like with the Colorado River, that is unfortunate because the pathway we are headed for is litigation. And, as I stated before, the outcome of litigation is a win-lose situation. BWCDD’s water rights are far senior to the supplies contemplated in these projects.  This issue deserves the attention from the Phoenix area cities to reach a fair agreement, just as these same cities want from the upper Colorado River Basin states.  Dave Roberts is a former water resource executive for the Salt River Project, and now a water strategy consultant.  The post Local water issue deserves attention first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a00eeee6011c3f4e92eed Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter hug out differences, but neither apologizes over Trump dispute te 2026-05-29T21:11:10.385Z Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter hug out differences, but neither apologizes over Trump dispute Jaxson Dart spoke to reporters about his well-chronicled introduction of President Donald Trump at a rally last week and after he was done, it was Abdul Carter's turn to make his way to the microphone. As the two New York Giants teammates passed each other, they embraced. The Giants want the world to know there is no beef inside their locker room in general, or between the two players in particular despite the fact the starting quarterback supports Trump and the blossoming defensive lineman has an obvious distaste for the president. But there's a catch amid all this understanding: While these two guys may not dislike each other, they do not agree. Even now. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Some things are bigger than football, and this is one of those things," Carter told reporters. "Jaxson is one of our leaders. He's the face of our franchise. He not only represents himself and what he does, but he represents all of us, and that goes for anybody who wears a Giants uniform. "But if he chooses to align himself with a man like President Trump, it's my responsibility based on what I believe or what I stand on, to not only show my teammates that I'm against that, but to show the world." Carter, most folks know by now, was the only Giants player to openly criticize Dart's appearance with the president. And he doubled down on Friday, even though he previously deleted the posts on social media that gave voice to the criticism. Dart, meanwhile, seemed to struggle through a prepared statement as he explained his decision to meet with and introduce Trump — not that he had to, but just for the record. His voice close to cracking at times, Dart explained how his family background made meeting with the President feel like the right thing to do. "This was a unique opportunity, you know, being asked and given the opportunity to introduce the President of the United States," Dart said. "My thinking was pretty simple in the fact of, you know, I've always loved this country. I have extended family members who have fought wars. I have two uncles who have retired from the Air Force Academy and served themselves. And I even have a great grandfather who served as Secretary of Treasury at some point. "So the President position has always been a position that I've well respected, regardless of political affiliation, regardless of political party and, you know, my intentions were just that." Even as Dart and Carter continue to disagree on politics, each of them made the point that doesn't mean they're openly hating each other. "...That doesn't mean that we have to spread hate," Carter said. "It doesn't mean that me and Jaxson hate each other or we have beef. I sit next to Jaxson every day. Every team meeting and we close, we talk. As long as we make sure we got the same goal as a team and our goals align, which they do, and I feel like that's all that matters. So I just want to move past this and yeah, that's it." Again. No apologies from either side even as the two players discussed the matter. "No," Carter said. "I don't want him to say he's sorry. Stand on what you believe in. But it can't be a problem when I stand on what I believe in. That's all that matters to me. As long as we have that understanding, it's all good." TRUMP BACKS GIANTS QB JAXSON DART AFTER RALLY APPEARANCE BACKLASH, SAYS 'HE'S ALSO LOVED MORE' Said Dart: "Yeah, I mean, we just talked. You know, me and Abdul came here at the same time. We shared a lot of very similar experiences. We've experienced adversity through a season and had to have each other's backs and that's exactly what we continued to do today. "You know, me and him are one of the closer guys on the team with each other. So, you know, we've had a lot of conversations. And he's my brother, I know that I'm a brother to him, and, at the end of the day, we want to be the best people and players for each other." Dart added that he understands politics are "a sensitive matter" and that being the team's starting quarterback carries responsibility. After their initial embrace, Dart stood off to the side to listen to Carter speak. And when Carter was done, the two players left together. That left coach John Harbaugh and backup quarterback and team leader Jameis Winston to fill in some holes. Harbaugh did not criticize either Dart or Carter and said this week's team meeting on the matter was mostly about players airing their opinions because it is ultimately their team. Winston then tried to put the issue to bed. "I'm proud of Jaxson and Abdul for having this conversation and getting in front of y'all and speaking what they would love," Winston said. "I'm proud of our team for understanding that we don't have to pick a side in this." And then Winston blamed the media for the controversy. "Being proud of my teammates being separated by the mass media and hearing the opinions of people that don't have nothing to do with this building, but just looking at a reason to point fingers at a blonde hair, blue-eyed, White boy, and a Black Muslim," is how Winston described his feelings. "That is what's happening to the world, right? And they poke and pry at these young men." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a00daee6011c3f4e92ee4 Jake Tapper refutes Jill Biden's claim she feared for husband's health at CNN debate te 2026-05-29T21:10:50.382Z Jake Tapper refutes Jill Biden's claim she feared for husband's health at CNN debate CNN host Jake Tapper, who moderated the infamous 2024 debate that torpedoed then-President Joe Biden, said in a video posted Thursday that former first lady Jill Biden didn't act like there was anything wrong with her husband when she spoke with the moderators afterward. Jill Biden said in a new interview that she was afraid her husband was having a stroke during the debate, but that stunning declaration has been met with fierce pushback across the political spectrum. "I should also disclose that I was one of the two moderators at the debate, and after it, she and the president walked over to the table and they didn't act as if anything significant had just happened at all. They made polite chitchat. She certainly didn't act like somebody who was worried that her husband had just had a stroke," he said in a post to his Instagram. Tapper co-moderated the debate in June 2024 alongside CNN's Dana Bash. The former first lady's shocking revelation that she was worried her husband had a stroke during the debate has faced scrutiny from Democrats and Republicans. At the start of the short video posted by CNN, Tapper said, "Now, she tells us, that's the response from lots of Democrats to former first lady Jill Biden, finally admitting that her husband's debate performance in June 2024 was so bad that in her words, she at the time was frightened that President Biden was having a stroke on stage." SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS AFTER JILL BIDEN REVEALS SHE WAS 'HORRIFIED' WATCHING JOE'S DISASTROUS DEBATE Jill Biden was asked by CBS about what she thought happened the night of the debate and said she felt frightened watching her husband, whose raspy voice, halting answers and blank looks set off a panic in his party. "I don't know what happened," the former first lady replied. "I mean, when I watched it, I thought, ‘Oh my God, he's having a stroke,’ and it scared me to death." But the night of the debate, the former first lady put on a far different face for the camera. She went with him to a local Waffle House and cheerfully greeted her husband on stage at the debate's after-party in front of a live audience, giving praise with such a low bar that it itself became a news story. CNN HOST SUGGESTS ROBERT HUR 'UNDERSOLD' EXTENT OF BIDEN MEMORY LAPSES DURING SPECIAL COUNSEL INTERVIEW "Joe, you did such a great job! You answered every question, you knew all the facts!" she cheered. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE CNN host Abby Phillip slammed the Democratic Party after Jill Biden's admission on Wednesday. Phillip said during her show, "I appreciate that we now get to see at least some version of a truth that she’s putting out there, because I think, yeah, the conversation should be had about the deceptiveness that was behind this. Like that’s the conversation that I think ought to be had." "The autopsy that the Democrats did didn’t delve into that, but it should. What kind of political system covers that up? And makes it OK to lie to people about what everybody knows is true?" she asked. Fox News Digital reached out to Joe Biden for comment.  Tapper co-authored a book, "Original Sin," that investigated the cover-up by President Biden's inner circle of his mental and cognitive decline in office that culminated in him being replaced on the 2024 Democratic ticket by Kamala Harris. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19fe98ee6011c3f4e92e85 Measles, whooping cough spike amid low vaccination rates te 2026-05-29T21:01:12.873Z Measles, whooping cough spike amid low vaccination rates A University of Utah clinic in Salt Lake City displays a sign warning about measles last year.  Utah is among the states that already has more measles cases in 2026 than in all of 2025, when cases reached the highest annual level since 1991. (Photo by McKenzie Romero/Utah News Dispatch) Vaccine hesitancy fed by misinformation is causing new surges of measles and whooping cough, while COVID-19 hotspots persist in some states and a new threat looms from an Ebola outbreak in central Africa.   Nationally there have been 1,983 measles cases this year, nearly the 2,288 total for all of 2025, which in itself was the worst year since 1991, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.   Halfway through the year, 12 states and the District of Columbia already have more measles cases than they did for a full year in 2025. That’s true for South Carolina and Utah, where cases are already more than double last year, and also for states such as Florida, which has 139 cases so far compared with eight in 2025, and Virginia, which already has 63 compared with six in all of 2025.   South Carolina, the state with the highest number of cases this year at 669, declared an end in April to an outbreak that was the nation’s largest in 35 years. The outbreak in the northwestern part of the state was centered in Spartanburg County, where religious exemptions to vaccination have spiked.   The Utah outbreak, which began in the Short Creek area on the Utah/Arizona border, where vaccination rates are low, has generated 484 cases this year and is now slowing, said Dr. Andrew Pavia, a pediatrician and professor at the University of Utah, speaking at a May 26 briefing for the Infectious Diseases Society of America.  Dozens of measles patients have been hospitalized with serious symptoms such as brain inflammation or pneumonia, he said, and one baby developed life-threatening congenital measles during pregnancy but survived, he said. The national increases signal that the U.S. will certainly lose the measles elimination status it gained in 2000, Pavia said, in a determination due this fall.  “Most state public health departments are stretched very, very thin, limiting their ability to contain measles. Anti-vaccine rhetoric has made this all the more difficult,” Pavia said. He referred to $11 billion in federal funding cuts to local public health last year that were delayed by a restraining order when states sued. The case is in settlement negotiations, according to court records.  The Trump administration cited a “non-existent pandemic that Americans moved on from years ago” in the funding cuts, but COVID-19 is still causing more than 1,000 deaths a month and wastewater surveillance still shows hotspots in the Appalachian region and some other states, including Michigan. Whooping cough is also on the rise with Ohio and Florida most affected. Deaths last year were at the highest level, 22, since 2010, according to the latest CDC WONDER provisional statistics.   “The rising number of deaths from whooping cough, including among infants, is a reminder of the vital importance of vaccination,” said Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, a pediatrician and professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore who follows whooping cough trends.  “Families who follow public health guidance on vaccination and other precautions can avoid a needless tragedy,” Sharfstein said.  Louisiana was accused of unusual delays in reporting a whooping cough outbreak last year that claimed at least two lives. Shortly after the deaths were reported, the state ended promotion of vaccines and vaccination events. At least three babies died in Kentucky last year along with at least one in Oregon.  Unvaccinated people are like fuel for the wildfire of disease outbreaks, said Pavia, of the University of Utah, in his remarks.  “Until we can restore faith in vaccines and restore funding for our public health agencies and increase measles vaccine coverage, we have to anticipate that there will be many more outbreaks, and some of these may blow up into very large conflagrations,” Pavia said. Meanwhile the Trump administration announced a new quarantine center in Kenya opening Friday, May 29, for Americans exposed to the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The move was criticized by the Infectious Diseases Society of America in a statement, saying the decision to send exposed Americans to Kenya “raises serious questions about resources, timing and the level of care Americans sent there will receive.” On Ebola, a May 22 CDC directive prohibited United States entry of non-citizens who had been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or nearby Uganda or South Sudan, in the previous 21 days. The disease has killed 224 people in that region, and there are more than 900 suspected cases.  Stateline reporter Tim Henderson can be reached at thenderson@stateline.org. This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19fe69ee6011c3f4e92e34 White House punts to Congress on Trump $250 bill plan te 2026-05-29T21:00:25.265Z White House punts to Congress on Trump $250 bill plan Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19fc28ee6011c3f4e92de0 Georgia football's fall from grace in a post-NIL era: debunking a longstanding narrative te 2026-05-29T20:50:48.079Z Georgia football's fall from grace in a post-NIL era: debunking a longstanding narrative When you surround yourself with college football and make it part of your livelihood, you will no doubt hear and read every narrative under the sun with regard to the world's greatest sport. Most of them don't even deserve a second look and are baseless conspiracy theories, but a few exist in that uncanny realm between fact and fiction. One that has caught my eye comes from the perpetrators of the "SEC is washed" crowd, more specifically those who call out the program that has ruled the conference for the first half of this decade, the Georgia Bulldogs. I can't tell you how many times I've seen fans on social media and even college football talking heads run with the narrative that the Dawgs have lost their edge since "paying players became legal." HOW NAME, IMAGE AND LIKENESS LAWS HAVE CHANGED COLLEGE SPORTS Ignoring the fact that every power program was always paying players (you really think USC in the mid-2000s or the Urban Meyer-led Buckeyes were getting five-stars to come to their school pro bono?), let's break down why this is a tired and hackneyed refrain to a topic that requires a bit more nuance. We can start with some dates, as the advent of "paying players," aka NIL, came into effect on July 1, 2021. If NIL had any impact on Georgia's ability to compete at the highest level, it certainly wasn't immediate, as the Dawgs rattled off back-to-back national championships in 2021 and '22. Even the following year in 2023, Georgia nearly went wire-to-wire as the No. 1 team all throughout the regular season, and missed out on the College Football Playoff after a narrow loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship Game. They were arguably the best team that season, slipping up only once against the aforementioned Crimson Tide squad, and eviscerated a very talented Florida State team in the Orange Bowl to finish 13-1. While it's true the 2024 team wasn't a vintage Kirby Smart outfit, they still won 11 games, an SEC Championship, and had four wins against Playoff opponents, including a 34-3 drubbing of ACC Champion Clemson. Even the 2025 team was a return to form for the boys from Athens, going 12-2 and winning the conference once again, only to lose a close game against Ole Miss in the quarterfinals. So, if a 65-7 record with two national titles and three SEC championships is considered "falling off," then please, sign me up for that every day of the week and twice on Saturday. But the proof isn't just coming from on the field, either. GEORGIA TARGETS $390K IN NIL DAMAGES FROM DAMON WILSON II, ARGUING MISSOURI PLAYER BREACHED BUYOUT CLAUSE Talent acquisition is the biggest indicator of how healthy a program is in any era of college football, and the numbers would indicate the Bulldogs are far from "broke." Starting with the 2022 recruiting cycle, which would be the one immediately after NIL was introduced, the Dawgs have racked up some serious wins on the recruiting trail. Their class rankings, according to the 247Sports composite rankings, were third (2022), second ('23), first ('24), second ('25) and sixth ('26). SEC, BIG TEN ARE DOMINATING COLLEGE FOOTBALL THANKS TO MASSIVE ADVANTAGES OVER OTHER CONFERENCES I guess you could say they found a few nickels to rub together over those years. Many will point to this year's class as an example of Georgia being unable to recruit now that "the playing field has been leveled," given their current rank of 30, but that's just disingenuous. The Bulldogs only have eight players committed this current cycle, and two of those eight are composite five-stars. GEORGIA COACH KIRBY SMART PUSHES BACK ON TRANSFER PORTAL HYPE, STRESSES PRACTICE OVER PUBLICITY When that number of commits reaches the 20-plus mark, I fully expect Georgia to be back in the top five. Yes, Georgia hasn't won every single game they've played in, but that doesn't mean they're "washed" and it doesn't have a ton to do with NIL. The transfer portal might have a little to do with it, since teams can no longer stack five-stars and expect them to wait their turn on the bench, but Georgia is still one of the most talented teams in the country year in and year out. FIVE SEC TRAP GAMES IN 2026 THAT COULD UPEND THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RACE, FROM LSU TO GEORGIA Trying to knock them for going three years without winning a national championship is asinine too, because they've been competitive every year, and in a 12-game tournament, you're going to get some wonky results in a random game or two, especially when drawing from such a low sample size. Other than the lackluster performance against Notre Dame in the 2024-25 Playoff, their only other data point from the 12-team era is a back-and-forth, last-minute loss to Ole Miss, a team they had beaten just two months prior. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Georgia is fine. They will be fine. As much as it pains me to say that as a Florida Gator fan, I have to call balls and strikes and didn't feel like sitting back and watching a false narrative spread like wildfire. Believe me, if Georgia does ever fall off a cliff, I will be the first one there to point and laugh, but today is not that day, and tomorrow isn't looking too promising either. Now excuse me while I go throw up from writing this. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19f9d1ee6011c3f4e92d63 A comedy prophecy finally comes true, and it turns out you're not allowed to eat McNuggets on roller coasters te 2026-05-29T20:40:49.354Z A comedy prophecy finally comes true, and it turns out you're not allowed to eat McNuggets on roller coasters It's finally Friday, so let's end this week on a high note with another edition of Nightcaps! Isn't it wild how, despite it being a holiday week wherein many of us only have to work for four days, things just drag? I'm not sure what it is, but Memorial Day already feels like it was a month ago. But hey, that's what happens when you've got your nose to the proverbial grindstone, and boy, have we ever this week. I feel like I've been working from the time I wake up until the time I go to sleep, and that included the very last thing I do before going to sleep (unless you count listening to old-timey radio shows through my Bluetooth sleeping mask, in which case it was the second to last thing). All week, we've been talking about Bryce Harper's bizarre toothpaste habit where he squirts the toothpaste straight into his mouth instead of on the bristles. A reader tried it out on Thursday, so I figured I had to do my job as a Big J Journalist and do it myself. So last night, as I was brushing my teeth in my sink and my wife in hers, I switched things up and shot a glob of Colgate Optic White straight into my mouth. My wife looked at me like I was insane. "It's for work," I said. That's one of the best things about this job, by the way. I wasn't lying. Nor was I lying when I mixed up a Cuban sandwich mimosa at 10 a.m. on a Tuesday or when I had to sift through Instagram models' pages for gold. Anyway, I was hoping for some sort of life-altering epiphany that this was the way to do toothpaste, but I did not get there. It actually felt kind of awkward because I have been brushing my teeth one way twice a day for 30 years, so switching things up felt like trying to write your name with your left hand when you're right-handed. Maybe try the Harper method for yourself, but don't expect to come away with a life-altering experience... it was kind of dumb of me to expect that, honestly. There is no singular comedy bit more famous, repeated and parodied than Abbot and Costello's "Who's on first?" bit. If you really think about it, it makes no sense. I mean, we're supposed to believe there's a guy named "I Don't Know" on third? I get it, but it's hard to wrap your mind around the fact that, at the time, for a lot of people, this was the funniest thing that had ever been created in the history of mankind up to that point. GUESS WHICH ‘HAPPY DAYS’ STAR JUST SHOT A NUDE SCENE (SORRY, LADIES; IT WASN’T DON MOST) While it feels dated, it's a great bit by vaudeville standards, and now, after all of these years, Who — or rather, Hu — is finally on first. How great is that? While I was sawing logs, dreaming about being a Viking or going to algebra class without pants on, the folks at Jeff Bezos' space company, Blue Origin — *Andrew Dice Clay voice* It need duh money!!!! — was preparing to launch a payload of satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral. It did not go well. Alright, an "anomaly." Well, what kind of anomaly were we talking about? ...Oh yeah, that's a big anomaly. I'm not going to sit here and play armchair rocket scientist, but you usually don't want rockets doing that. The aftermath is not pretty, and unfortunately, this could have some serious consequences for Blue Origin and NASA too as we work toward putting astronauts on the moon once again. That's bad, but it's not quite as bad as I was expecting. From the explosion, I didn't think you'd be able to see any living vegetation in that photo. I thought everything that you'd be able to fit in frame would just be matchsticks. Still, a huge bummer and maybe the "anomaly" of the century so far. I think it's always good to put things in perspective, and if you had a tough week, at least be thankful you didn't get stuck on a roller coaster. Especially not on the vertical lift hill. I'm becoming less of a roller coaster guy than I used to be, and this is not helping me put a stop to that. My wife and I went on the newly Muppet-ized Rock 'N' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios recently, and while I had been on that ride many times when it was Aerosmith-themed, I hopped out of it woozy as hell. Same track. Older Matt. And that's a roller coaster that is low to the ground. This kind of nonsense where I could get stuck up in the air like that and get motion sickness? Nah, I think I'm going to pass on that. Plus, they won't even let you eat McNuggets on them anymore. Speaking of roller coasters, we've got a fella who earned a lifetime ban from Six Flags — do you realize what you have to do to get banned from Six Flags — and it was all because he let other idiots on the internet tell him what to do. A follower told him to eat McNuggets while on a roller coaster, and when a random person tells you to do something on social media, you have to do it. Sorry, those are the rules. I don't make them. So, Allen Ferrell crammed some chicken nuggets in his pants and hopped on a roller coaster. I think what got him banned was splashing sweet-and-sour sauce all over the people behind him, but I'm personally in favor of banning anyone who does something stupid somewhere in the name of social media clicks from that place. Oh, what's that? You need to visit the emergency room? Well, you should have thought of that before you ran through the waiting room in an inflatable T-Rex costume. Let's end on a high note... We've talked about explosions and roller coasters and idiots eating McNuggets on a roller coaster, so let's wrap up with the kind of thing that will send you into the weekend on a high note... Dogs trying lemons! ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! This has joined the pantheon of funny things dogs can do. It's up there with kicking over obstacle course cones and playing poker in paintings. ... That's it for this Friday edition of Nightcaps! Have a great weekend! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19f778ee6011c3f4e92cf1 Federal judge orders Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center, says only Congress can rename it te 2026-05-29T20:30:48.310Z Federal judge orders Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center, says only Congress can rename it A federal judge on Friday ordered that President Donald Trump's name be removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said the iconic venue cannot be renamed without an act of Congress, ruling that the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees overstepped its "statutory bounds by unilaterally renaming" the building. As part of his ruling, the Trump administration will be required to take down all physical signage bearing Trump’s name and eliminate any references to a "Trump-Kennedy Center" from official materials. TRUMP KENNEDY CENTER'S BOARD VOTES UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE $257M RENOVATIONS AND TWO-YEAR CLOSURE "The Kennedy Center’s organic statute makes crystal clear that the Center is to be named for President Kennedy, and it cannot bear any other formal name or public memorial based on the Board’s unilateral say-so," Cooper wrote. "Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it." The ruling was part of a lawsuit filed by U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. BOARD VOTES KENNEDY CENTER TO BE RENAMED 'TRUMP-KENNEDY CENTER,' LEAVITT SAYS Cooper previously denied a request for a preliminary injunction filed by a preservation group to block the planned two-year closure of the Kennedy Center for a rehabilitation project. Both cases will continue to be litigated and appeals are likely. Beatty, who serves as an ex officio member of the board, praised Friday's ruling. "Today’s ruling rightly affirms that this administration’s efforts to rename and close the Center have no basis in law," Beatty said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "The Kennedy Center is an institution that belongs to the American people, not to Donald Trump. He has desecrated this sacred memorial for his own vanity. I am proud to have fought for the rule of law and to protect this sacred institution." Trump's name was added to the venue last December following a unanimous decision by the board. In February 2025, Trump was elected chairman of the Kennedy Center board after removing 18 trustees appointed by former President Joe Biden. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19f5d3ee6011c3f4e92ca8 Lawsuit accuses Peoria school district of failing to not stop teacher from abusing students te 2026-05-29T20:23:47.190Z Lawsuit accuses Peoria school district of failing to not stop teacher from abusing students A student is suing the Peoria Unified School District for allegedly not taking action in addressing the 'predatory' behavior of an elementary school teacher. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19f5b9ee6011c3f4e92c97 Havasu resident leaves lasting mark after dying from brain aneurysm te 2026-05-29T20:23:21.117Z Havasu resident leaves lasting mark after dying from brain aneurysm On Jan. 9, Lake Havasu City resident Tracey O’Halloran, 58, suffered a medical emergency that led to her death. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19f5a4ee6011c3f4e92c8e Hobbs appoints Aaron Demke as new Mohave County judge te 2026-05-29T20:23:00.157Z Hobbs appoints Aaron Demke as new Mohave County judge Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has selected Court Commissioner Aaron Demke for appointment to Mohave County Superior Court Judge. Hobbs announced her decision in a May 21 news release. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19f58fee6011c3f4e92c85 ‘Super El Niño’ could make Arizona’s already brutal summers even worse, climate scientists warn te 2026-05-29T20:22:39.117Z ‘Super El Niño’ could make Arizona’s already brutal summers even worse, climate scientists warn Experts say that Arizona this year is likely to see more of the record-breaking heat, deadly flooding and intense wildfires that have marked recent summers — and it could be even worse, thanks to the strong El Niño expected. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19f57aee6011c3f4e92c7c Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow Arizona citizenship checks for voters te 2026-05-29T20:22:18.227Z Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow Arizona citizenship checks for voters PHOENIX -- The Trump administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow Arizona to block people who do not provide "documented proof of citizenship'' when they registered from voting for president. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19f54fee6011c3f4e92c6e Legislative candidates face fierce competition ahead of July primaries te 2026-05-29T20:21:35.672Z Legislative candidates face fierce competition ahead of July primaries Key Points: There are two months until Arizona’s primary election All 90 legislative seats are up for grabs  LD3, LD6, LD7, LD8, LD19, and LD20 are all predicted to be highly competitive With less than two months until Arizona’s primary election date, candidates running for the state Legislature are ramping up their campaigns for their party’s nomination. This election will see all 90 seats up for grabs at the Legislature, but not every race will be competitive. Of Arizona’s 30 legislative districts, 10 districts will have a noncompetitive primary election for either House or Senate seats due to a lack of challengers.  As for the other 20 districts? Competition is alive and well.  Here are some districts to watch during this year’s primaries.  Legislative District 3: After not having a primary opponent in 2024, Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, will be challenged this election cycle by Republican Robert Wallace, a Turning Point Action regional manager who unsuccessfully ran for Fountain Hills City Council in 2024. This primary race between Kavanagh and Wallace has already seen some attention after Kavanagh’s political action committee paid for a website called “The Weird Wallace Archives” to highlight some beliefs and statements Wallace has shared on the YouTube account Spiritual Realities, including traveling to “different dimensions,” being haunted by “bathroom spirits,” and believing to be a reincarnated “Black gangbanger.” Wallace has also run an attack website on Kavanagh which scrutinizes Kavanagh’s 19 years at the Legislature. Most significantly, it criticizes Kavanagh for his attempts to give lawmakers a pay raise with a ballot measure he sponsored in recent legislative sessions. In 2022, Kavanagh defeated Republican Jan Dubauskas by 3% of votes in his primary election before moving on to a comfortable general election win in the northeast valley district that’s friendly for Republicans. Either Kavanagh or Wallace will go on to face Democrat Jeff Fortney in the general election. Legislative District 6:  In this northern Arizona district, two Democrats who both have legislative experience in the area will be running against each other for a Senate seat. Rep. Myron Tsosie, D-Chinle, is facing a term limit in the House at the end of this year following his election to the chamber in 2018. He will face former state Democratic Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai, who served in the Senate from 2017 to 2021, before resigning to accept a job with the U.S. Department of the Interior in then-President Joe Biden’s administration.  Jamescita Peshlakai’s mother, Mae Peshlakai, D-Cameron, is Tsosie’s seatmate in the House. Mae Peshlakai’s sister, Angela Maloney, is also seeking to replace Tsosie in the House. Ian Teller, a Democrat who is endorsed by current Sen. Theresa Hathathlie, D-Coal Mine Mesa, is also running for the House.  The winner of the Democratic Senate primary nomination in this district will go on to face Republican Lloyd Johnson, who Tsosie and Mae Pseshlakai both defeated in 2024’s House race by more than double of Johnson’s votes.  Legislative District 7: The GOP House primary race in LD7 was one of the most crowded in the 2024 election cycle with six candidates. This year is shaping up to have similar numbers.  Incumbent Rep. Walt Blackman, R-Snowflake, is running for his seat and former state Rep. David Cook is again running for the House after he was termed out in 2024 and lost to Sen. Wendy Rogers when he tried to switch chambers.  Two other Republicans who unsuccessfully ran for the House in 2024 are trying again in the district, which covers Flagstaff and portions of Coconino, Navajo, Gila and Pinal counties. Andrew Costanzo and Barby Ingle are again running, although with two fewer candidates this time around.  In 2024, Blackman and former state Rep. David Marshall had comfortable Republican primary wins as each candidate defeated the runner up by more than a 10% margin each. Costanzo finished fourth in the 2024 primary race with 13% of votes and Ingle finished sixth with a little more than 7% of votes.  The winner of this House primary will face the single Democratic challenger, Sam Martin.  Legislative District 8: The Tempe district of LD8 features three Democrats all looking to hold on to their legislative seats. Incumbent Reps. Brian Garcia, D-Tempe, and Janeen Connolly, D-Tempe, are running for their House seats while Claudia Kline, the president of Young Democrats for Arizona, is entering as a third candidate for consideration.  On the Senate side, Sen. Lauren Kuby, D-Tempe, is facing a challenger in former state Rep. Deborah Nardozzi, who briefly served in the state House to fill a vacancy in the chamber when former state Rep. Jevin Hodge resigned in 2024 amid sexual misconduct allegations.  The Yellow Sheet Report, a sister publication of the Arizona Capitol Times, reported in April that Nardozzi is being backed by former Republican state Sen. Steve Kaiser because they have similar positions on housing policy. Kaiser hasn’t endorsed Nardozzi formally, but he is knocking on doors to help her campaign in the Democratic district. Legislative District 19: Two veteran Republicans are attempting a chamber switch in this southeastern district, setting up a competitive House primary race for a former House speaker.  Both Sen. David Gowan, R-Sierra Vista and Rep. Gail Griffin, R-Hereford, are termed out of their chambers at the end of this year. The two lawmakers are running for their counterpart chambers this year so both could stay in the Legislature. Griffin is running unopposed in her primary race, but Gowan, who served as speaker in the chamber in 2015–2016, is entering a three-candidate primary with incumbent Rep. Lupe Diaz, R-Benson; and Republican Cheryl Caswell, a conservative grassroots activist who has worked with Turning Point Action.  Democrat Ryan Slawson attempted to run for the Senate to challenge Griffin, but he was kicked off the ballot after a legal challenge and falling one signature short of qualifying for the ballot.  Legislative District 20: Tucson-area Democrats in LD20 will also see competitive primaries in the House and Senate with a termed-out House member looking for a chamber switch.  Rep. Alma Hernandez, D-Tucson, is attempting to switch chambers since her House term will expire at the end of this year. She’s running against former Tucson City Councilwoman Rocque Perez, who has criticized Hernandez’s record and accused her of not representing Democratic values. Hernandez has been one of the more successful Democratic members of the Legislature in getting bills passed with Republican majorities in the House and Senate, a feat her campaign is highlighting. Perez attempted to knock Hernandez off the ballot with an election lawsuit that alleged she was ineligible to run for office over unpaid campaign finance fines. The Pima County Superior Court and the Arizona Supreme Court both found that she doesn’t need to formally face penalties. Hernandez’s Senate counterpart, Sen. Sally Ann Gonzales, D-Tucson, is trying to switch chambers as well since she is term-limited also. Incumbent Rep. Betty Villegas is running again for her seat and two other Democrats, Genoveva Diaz and Ben Koehler, are also running for the House.  The post Legislative candidates face fierce competition ahead of July primaries first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19f51fee6011c3f4e92c2d Journalist Favored by Trump Is in Talks to Join White House in Temporary Role te 2026-05-29T20:20:47.190Z Journalist Favored by Trump Is in Talks to Join White House in Temporary Role John Solomon said he was being vetted for a role as a “special government employee,” a status given to part-time, outside advisers to the federal government. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19f509ee6011c3f4e92c10 Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd leads coaches’ pushback as Big 12 weighs 20‑game basketball schedule te 2026-05-29T20:20:25.194Z Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd leads coaches’ pushback as Big 12 weighs 20‑game basketball schedule Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19f2cdee6011c3f4e92bea Trump goes on offense as prediction market lawsuits multiply te 2026-05-29T20:10:53.506Z Trump goes on offense as prediction market lawsuits multiply Key Points States are defending their jurisdiction over prediction markets in court The CFTC has historically avoided regulating sports betting, gambling The agency was greatly impacted by the Trump admin. government downsizing The federal government has grown increasingly combative in recent weeks defending what it purports to be its “exclusive jurisdiction” over prediction markets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which once shied away from the industry, has sued five states since April in an effort to block enforcement of their gambling statutes. And President Donald Trump this week took his most overt stance to defend prediction markets in a lengthy social media post. Federalism has been on full display in the fight over who controls prediction markets, as the federal government spars with states for regulatory oversight. State regulators say the sites — which let users bet billions of dollars a week on the outcome of practically anything, from the NBA Finals to elections — are no different than any other gambling website and should be beholden to the same laws and taxed the same way. States are estimated to have missed out on more than $1 billion in taxes since prediction markets began offering sports events contracts, according to a running tally by the American Gaming Association. The industry says the regulation task belongs to the federal government and that the sites are derivatives and futures contracts, which fall under the Commodity Exchange Act. Nearly all platforms are registered as such with the CFTC. Because of this, platforms like Kalshi boast that they operate in all 50 states, even those where gambling and sports betting is illegal. That may soon become more difficult to claim: Minnesota last week enacted a law to ban all prediction markets from operating or advertising in the state. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, the president called it “critically important that the CFTC’s exclusive authority over prediction markets is maintained so “that they will thrive.” “Under my leadership, we are setting the ‘rules of the road’ that are the gold standard for the states,” Trump wrote, before listing several politicians he said were “scum” currently “setting the rules.” “It is a major industry, and we must protect it,” Trump said. The post was the strongest language from the president who, while he has expressed ardent support for CFTC Chairman Mike Selig, has until recently been more tepid on prediction markets. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office last month that he “was never much in favor of [the industry],” adding: “I don’t like it conceptually. It is what it is. I’m not happy with any of that stuff.” The administration at the beginning of April sued Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois seeking to block enforcement of state gaming statutes against Kalshi and Polymarket. It subsequently filed suits against New York, Wisconsin and Minnesota, and has submitted several amicus briefs in cases involving other states. This more active approach is a departure from the agency’s historical stance on regulating prediction markets. Prior to the second Trump administration, the agency had been reluctant to approve markets that resemble sports betting or gambling. Kalshi did not promote itself as a place to bet on sports outcomes until January 2025. Polymarket also did not begin to heavily market itself for sports until around that time. Now, sports account for 90% of Kalshi trades and around two-thirds of those on Polymarket. Selig said in his Senate confirmation hearing that he believed it best to leave the issues to the courts, but he has since changed his tune. Selig announced in March that the CFTC would be filing a friend-of-the-court brief “to defend its exclusive jurisdiction over these derivative markets,” then penned an opinion piece published in the Wall Street Journal. Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., serves as an adviser to both Kalshi and Polymarket. His venture capital firm 1789 Capital is a considerable investor in Polymarket. The likelihood of the Supreme Court ultimately settling the question over who has the final authority to regulate the sector grew last week when a federal appeals court on the West Coast sided with the states — contradicting an earlier ruling by an East Coast federal appeals court. The 9th Circuit denied stays for Kalshi and Polymarket in a trio of rulings, siding with regulators in Nevada and Washington state. The three-judge panel found that neither company successfully argued that the cases should be bumped to the federal level. In April, the 3rd Circuit became the first appeals court to rule on the issue. The judges sided with Kalshi and against New Jersey gaming regulators in a 2-1 split decision, upholding a preliminary injunction. Several other cases are currently being heard by federal appeals courts. Others are playing out on the state level. The total number of cases is around 30, not including class action suits. Kalshi in particular has preemptively sued and countersued a dozen states: Arizona, Connecticut, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Utah and Washington. The company is also facing lawsuits from seven states and several tribal governments: Arizona, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Rhode Island, Washington and Wisconsin; and the Ho-Chunk Nation in Wisconsin, three tribes in California and four tribes in New Mexico. Thirty-eight state attorneys general — including several not involved in litigation — filed an amicus brief last month in support of Massachusetts’s lawsuit against Kalshi. They wrote in the brief that the states have “traditionally regulated gambling, including sports betting,” and “are interested in this case because Kalshi’s aggressive theory of preemption threatens the States’ longstanding ability to protect their citizens in this area.” Massachusetts in September 2025 became the first state to sue a prediction market, when Attorney General Andrea Campbell filed a lawsuit against Kalshi in Suffolk County Superior Court. The case is ongoing and was heard earlier this month. Trump in his Truth Social post May 26 didn’t mention Campbell but named several other politicians who have been involved in the space. The president derided former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who now serves as an adviser to the American Gaming Association and is a critic of the industry; New York Attorney General Letitia James, who has taken action against prediction market operators and whom the CFTC has sued; Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who signed legislation banning the products from operating in the state; and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, whose state has also been sued by the administration. Emma Kinery is a State Affairs national reporter covering state politics and policy out of our Washington, D.C. office. Contact Emma Kinery at ekinery@stateaffairs.com or on X @EmmaKinery. RELATED Tennessee seeks to reverse block on sports wagering law enforcement Federal appeals court sides with Nev., Wash. over Kalshi, Polymarket Minnesota enacts first-in-the-nation prediction market ban Swaps or bets? High court digs into sports prediction market case 38 state AGs sign amicus brief supporting Mass. in Kalshi lawsuit CFTC sues New York to prevent prediction market enforcement New York AG sues Coinbase, Gemini for prediction market offerings Federal appeals court sides with Kalshi, allows sports contracts in N.J. Robinhood sues Washington state following AG’s Kalshi suit Washington joins states suing Kalshi over gambling claims Trump admin. sues Ariz., Conn., Ill. over prediction markets Court grants Nevada two-week restraining order against Kalshi Kalshi vs. state regulators: State of play Prediction markets face legal challenges as Super Bowl bets surge Prediction markets form coalition amid scrutiny from state regulators State AGs call on DOJ to crack down on illegal gambling websites The post Trump goes on offense as prediction market lawsuits multiply first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19f092ee6011c3f4e92b79 Arizona candidates turn to AI to generate campaign content te 2026-05-29T20:01:22.792Z Arizona candidates turn to AI to generate campaign content Key Points: Arizona politicians are increasingly using AI-generated content in campaigns  Some candidates are weaponizing AI to target their political opponents  Arizona laws on AI use in elections are relatively lax and provide little recourse From photos of a candidate meeting with nonexistent constituents to a video of a state senator vanquishing his opponent with a proton pack Ghostbusters-style, Arizona’s political hopefuls are turning to artificial intelligence to create content to boost their campaigns.   One candidate has even gone so far as to create an entire political ad with AI, featuring memes of President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance as a tongue-in-cheek criticism of the dysfunction in Washington, D.C. Rick McCartney, a Democrat running in the crowded 1st Congressional District field, said the ad aims to point out the chaos of current Republican politics. “We know what this chaos looks like, and one of the big reasons I’m running is for us to diffuse it.” McCartney said. “We wanted to demonstrate that frivolous use (of AI), particularly in political campaigns and with this administration, to distract.” McCartney said his team intentionally put an AI disclosure on the ad and used unbelievable imagery — like a shirtless and heavily-tattooed Trump flexing — to illustrate the inundation of content Americans face from politicians without deceiving the voters he intends to court. “We weren’t trying to create other realities. We were trying to play on stuff that other people had created or that had gone viral in some way,” McCartney said. “It wasn’t just about getting attention, it was demonstrating what it means to create chaos and distraction.” The congressional hopeful appears to be the first Arizona candidate to use AI to generate a campaign ad, but other politicians are also experimenting with the technology. And while McCartney’s video parodied viral memes and featured an AI likeness of himself, other candidates are creating “new realities” targeting their political enemies, who have little legal recourse.  Arizona has two statutes governing AI use in elections, though neither is particularly strict.  One requires AI disclosures on manipulated content posted within 90 days of an election. Under that law, a candidate can ask a judge to intervene and impose a $10 fine for every day the content remains online without a disclosure. Alternatively, candidates can ask a judge to declare a manipulated photo or video fake, though a judge cannot order removal of the content or impose fines solely for the creation of AI content.  Fortunately for AI-loving candidates, popular photo and video generators like Gemini and Grok automatically add watermarks to content manipulated or created by AI.  Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh’s video featuring the Fountain Hills Republican as a Ghostbuster and his primary opponent Robert Wallace as a “bathroom spirit” has a Gemini watermark in the bottom right corner.  Kavanagh also created a website featuring AI-generated photos of Wallace inspired by Reddit posts he allegedly made related to his use of psychedelics and his beliefs in reincarnation. Kavanagh told the Arizona Capitol Times that the website was designed to highlight the dangers of electing such a “weird” person, while Wallace said he found the whole thing hilarious. Sen. Mark Finchem, R-Prescott, is also using AI to create content targeting his perceived political opponents, though he will likely be reelected handily in the deeply-red Legislative District 1.  Finchem, who runs a research institute studying “the lack of transparency” in elections, focuses his AI-generated content on election officials like Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and former Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer. Finchem posted two AI photos of Fontes on April 29 and May 4, with one depicting Fontes being led away in handcuffs by police officers and another depicting him with his head bowed in front of an angry judge in a courtroom. Both posts include pleas for donations to Finchem’s reelection campaign and only one has a clearly labeled AI disclosure. “I’m fighting to finish cleaning up their election corruption under Fontes and Richer. They want me silenced,” Finchem wrote in one post. “If we fail, the fraud machine keeps running. Rush $25, $50 or $100 now to meet our goal!”  Richer, meanwhile, is depicted in more of a cartoon-villian style with red eyes and hands clasped as ballots and dollar bills fall in front of a stormy Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. Finchem again made a call for funds and told his followers, “I’m fighting to root out the deep corruption in Maricopa.”  In response, Richer made the image his profile photo and in a post, he wrote, “I’m flattered that I’m chosen as a high-profile fundraising lure.”  Richer said AI has not changed much in terms of people’s attitudes but noted the increase in ease and detail in generated images, which “supercharges people’s ability to be awful to people.”  “Mark Finchem said deceitful stuff about me before AI was created,” Richer said. “Now he just gets to depict it.”  He beckoned back to 2021 when Congressman Paul Gosar posted an anime video of a character with his face plastered on killing another character bearing the face of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a post which ultimately got him censured and stripped of his committee assignments.  “It was just this cheesy little video,” Richer said. “Now maybe he’ll use his characteristically poor judgment to make a more realistic version of that.”  Other lawmakers, like Rep. Walt Blackman, R-Snowflake, have used the technology for far more innocuous yet still slightly uncanny content creation. Blackman, who was previously criticized for using ChatGPT to help write a memoir, has posted several AI photos that appear to be him meeting with constituents or border patrol agents. Upon closer inspection, the candidate in the photos does not actually look like Blackman and in one he appears to be meeting with constituents outside of a “mercnatile” shop, according to a misspelled sign. Blackman’s posts do not have AI disclosures, though it’s unlikely that anyone would challenge them in court since he is the only real person featured in them.  McCartney, the CD1 candidate, said his campaign will be putting up signs with an AI-generated version of himself wearing boxing gloves. While he is in favor of using AI as a tool, he said politicians still need to do more to regulate it. “I am very much pro-AI innovation, but we also have to strongly be pro-AI regulation,” McCartney said. “It’s already starting to shape elections, it’s affecting jobs, privacy, healthcare, education, national security. All of those are very serious pieces to this and if we don’t work to create guidelines and guardrails around them, who knows what they could turn into?” The post Arizona candidates turn to AI to generate campaign content first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19f079ee6011c3f4e92b53 'The View' host 'disappointed' Jill Biden enabled husband's campaign despite visible cognitive slips te 2026-05-29T20:00:57.192Z 'The View' host 'disappointed' Jill Biden enabled husband's campaign despite visible cognitive slips "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin said she was disappointed in former first lady Jill Biden on Friday and doubted that she never saw signs of her husband, former President Joe Biden, declining. "I'm a little disappointed in the fact that she was living with Joe Biden. She must have seen some of his decline. She must have seen it," Hostin said. "Although she did say, 'I'd never seen him like that, and I haven't seen him like that since.' I can't imagine that the Joe — they've been together so long — I can't imagine that the Joe Biden leading up to that debate, she had not seen him," Fellow co-host Joy Behar asked if she thought it was Jill's responsibility to say something to her husband about running for a second term. "I think she should have privately told him, 'Joe, do you really think you should run again?' Because he promised us that he's going to be a one-term president," Hostin responded. JILL BIDEN ACCUSED OF 'ELDER ABUSE' BY WASHINGTON POST COLUMNIST FOR PUSHING HUSBAND TO SEEK RE-ELECTION When asked by CBS News' Rita Braver in an interview set to air in full on Sunday if she had seen signs of Joe declining, Jill Biden said she hadn't. "No," Biden responded. "He was the same, the essence of the same Joe Biden, but yeah, he was slowing down. He was getting older... It's a very intense job. I think it ages you — quickly." In the same interview, she said that she worried her husband was having a stroke during the infamous 2024 debate that ultimately led to him dropping out of the race. "I was frightened, because I had never ever seen Joe like that before or since. Never," she told CBS. "I don't know what happened. As I watched it, I thought, 'Oh, my God, he's having a stroke.' And it scared me to death." JILL BIDEN SAYS SHE THOUGHT JOE WAS HAVING A STROKE DURING HIS DISASTROUS 2024 DEBATE PERFORMANCE Co-host Sara Haines agreed with Hostin's criticism during the show on Friday. "When I hear what she's saying there, I can't help but think my first response would be: 'You've served your time. You got the end of this 50 years of service. You were the president for four years. Now let's — you've served enough,'" Haines said. She argued that if Jill thought Joe might have had a stroke, her immediate reaction should have been, "OK, enough here." Haines also argued that the Democratic Party should have handled Biden's decline differently, and said, "It was the secrecy and lack of trust, and now we’re being confirmed, ‘No, we weren’t honest.’" Following the June 2024 presidential debate, several of "The View" co-hosts admitted that it might be time for then-President Biden to exit the race. "I think President Biden needs to step down and be replaced," Haines said.  "I’ve had concerns for a couple of years about Biden’s age. It was stunningly worse than I expected, the performance," Griffin said.  "Maybe he needs to go," Hostin conceded.  After Biden abandoned his re-election bid a few weeks later, co-host Whoopi Goldberg lashed out at Democrats who pressured him to quit the race. "The messaging that we have put out to people over a certain age is horrific. We have basically said, ‘Hey, you know what? We kind of think if you’re over a certain age, you don’t really have what it takes to do the job that you’re doing.’" CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The Bidens appeared on "The View" in May 2025, during which Jill had jumped in to help defend him against the many stories about his declining health. "They are wrong," the former president said of the stories about his health. "There’s nothing to sustain that, number one. Number two, you know, think of what we left with. We left with a circumstance where we had an insurrection when I started, not since the Civil War. We had a circumstance where we were in a position that we — well, the pandemic, because of the incompetence of the last outfit — end up over a million people dying, a million people dying." "And we’re also in a situation where we found ourselves unable to deal with a lot of just basic issues, which I won’t go into in the interest of time," Biden continued. "And so we went to work, and we got it done and, you know, one of the things that — well, I’m —" Then Jill jumped in, addressing co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin, "One of the things I think is that the people who wrote those books were not in the White House with us." "And they didn’t see how hard Joe worked every single day. I mean, he’d get up, he’d put in a full day, and then at night he would — I’d be in bed, you know, reading my book, and he was still on the phone, reading his briefings. Working with staff. I mean, it was nonstop," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19ebebee6011c3f4e92afb USPS moves to implement Trump mail voting order, would require states to share voter lists te 2026-05-29T19:41:31.664Z USPS moves to implement Trump mail voting order, would require states to share voter lists The U.S. Postal Service on May 29, 2026 proposed a rule to carry out President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail. (Photo by Jane Norman/States Newsroom) The U.S. Postal Service on Friday took its first major step to carry out President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, proposing a rule that would require states to submit lists of voters before mailing ballots. But the proposed rule appears to smooth over some of the rougher edges of the executive order, which has been condemned by Democratic state officials as an intrusion on their constitutional authority to administer elections. “The proposed rule would apply uniform standards for the mailing of absentee ballots to and from voters, which the Postal Service understands will facilitate the faithful execution of federal law,” the Postal Service said in a document posted on the Federal Register website. The executive order faces at least five lawsuits. Experts on the Postal Service have also warned that Trump’s attempt to assert authority over the agency threatens its decades-long record of independence. The order remains in effect for now ahead of the November midterm elections. A federal judge on Thursday declined to block it after finding the federal government had taken few steps to implement it. However, with Friday’s proposed rule, that’s beginning to change. Some exemptions Trump’s March 31 order directed the postmaster general, who leads the Postal Service, to propose a rule that would block states from sending ballots through the mail except to voters on lists provided by the state to the Postal Service. In effect, states would be blocked from allowing residents to vote by mail unless they provide their names to the federal government. The proposed rule fulfills that directive, but it exempts overseas and military voters — a concession that wasn’t included in the executive order. Voting by citizens who are abroad and in the military is regulated by the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. The law sets strict deadlines for states to send ballots. The rule also doesn’t require states to submit voter lists for primary elections. “Primary elections largely involve political parties selecting nominees through their chosen procedures, rather than direct election of federal officials, and thus implicate different considerations that bear on the necessity for these provisions,” the Postal Service said in a document outlining the proposed rule. The Postal Service document emphasizes that states retain full control of who gets to vote by mail or alter the information.  The proposed rule creates data reporting standards that “can provide information regarding the sending of ballots through the mails that would be available for use by law enforcement,” the document says. The Postal Service plans to formally publish the rule on June 2. Noncitizen voting Trump and administration officials have framed the executive order as a way to combat noncitizen voting, which occurs very rarely. Trump has long attacked mail voting, though he has voted by mail multiple times. “I think this will help a lot with elections,” Trump said when he signed the order. But opponents of the executive order say it violates the U.S. Constitution, which gives states the responsibility of running elections and allows Congress to pass regulations. The order represents an attempt by Trump to unilaterally control elections, they say. After a federal judge in Washington, D.C., declined to block the order, another federal judge in Massachusetts will hold a hearing on June 2 in a separate lawsuit challenging the directive brought by Democratic attorneys general. “Widespread chaos and confusion is the goal of this executive order,” Cliff Albright, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, said in a statement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19ebd5ee6011c3f4e92ae5 TikToker fired from job after praying for Pam Bondi to suffer 'worst case of cancer anybody's ever seen' te 2026-05-29T19:41:09.518Z TikToker fired from job after praying for Pam Bondi to suffer 'worst case of cancer anybody's ever seen' A TikToker has lost her job after posting a video that appeared to pray for former Attorney General Pam Bondi to suffer permanently from cancer, prompting outrage across social media. In the video, the TikToker says, "Dear MAGA Lord Jesus, please let her end up with a hole in her throat that she has to push every time she speaks. Dear God, if there is a MAGA God, please let Pam Bondi's throat cancer be the worst case of cancer anybody's ever seen." The TikTok, posted by @glitterandcrossbones, which is currently set to private, appeared to have been posted by Caitlyn Aguiar, who had worked as an assistant vice president for the Inbound Contact Center at Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union since January 2024, according to her LinkedIn page, which appears to have been taken down. SUSPECT WITH LENGTHY RAP SHEET ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED PAM BONDI 'MURDER-FOR-HIRE' SCHEME: FBI Bondi, 60, who fired from the Department of Justice in early April, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and undergone treatment. In the TikTok, Aguiar continued, "Please let her have to take on the suffering that she's unleashed upon the thousands, millions, dare I say, of Americans in this country. Dear MAGA Lord Jesus, please let her end up with a hole in her throat that she has to push every time she speaks. Please, dear MAGA Lord Jesus..." She added, "Please let this be the karma that she so justly deserves, MAGA Lord Jesus. Amen." In a screenshot of her Facebook profile, which now appears to be deleted, Aguiar identified herself as being employed at Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union, as well as being from Massachusetts and a "digital creator." PAM BONDI DIAGNOSED WITH THYROID CANCER WEEKS AFTER DEPARTING AS TRUMP'S ATTORNEY GENERAL: REPORT An X user from North Carolina replied to Aguiar’s TikTok, posted by Libs of TikTok, and wrote, "My opinion: I can say one thing for sure...if there was someone like this at my Credit Union (and I love my CU) and I walked in to do a transaction and this was the only employee there, I WOULD TELL HER TO HER FACE IN FRONT OF EVERYONE THERE WHAT A HORRIBLE, CRUEL, HATEFUL, EVIL, DEMONIC HUMAN SHE WAS and I'd turn around and walk out." The user added, "I would NOT trust that person and would NOT let her touch anything of mine. Been on this earth too long to deal with mentally deranged people. Who knows what stupid crap she would do if she knew you were MAGA/Conservative/Republican. NOPE!" PAM BONDI CANCELS APPEARANCE AT ANTI-TRAFFICKING SUMMIT OVER MEDICAL ISSUE In a statement posted to its Facebook page Friday, Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union said, "Yesterday, we became aware of offensive comments posted on TikTok by an individual who was employed by Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union at the time of the post. This conduct is inconsistent with Jeanne D’Arc’s policies, Code of Ethics, and core values." The company added, "Jeanne D’Arc does not support or condone this behavior, or any conduct by an employee that violates our policies, values, and commitment to those we serve. Although Jeanne D’Arc does not comment on personnel matters, we can confirm that the individual is no longer employed by Jeanne D’Arc." Fox News Digital reached out to Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union and attempted to reach Aguiar for comment.  Bondi was fired last month as Attorney General, reportedly due in part to her handling of the Epstein files. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19ebc0ee6011c3f4e92ad2 Martina McBride called a 'coward' after dropping out of America 250 celebration te 2026-05-29T19:40:48.624Z Martina McBride called a 'coward' after dropping out of America 250 celebration Martina McBride is facing backlash after pulling out of the Great American State Fair after claiming she was misled when agreeing to perform. On Thursday, McBride shared a lengthy post on her social media accounts, announcing the news. "I will not be performing at the Great American State Fair on June 25th," she wrote. The "Independence Day" singer went on to write that she was "presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event" and the upcoming show "turned out to be misleading." She emphasized thoroughly throughout her statement that she was informed it was a "nonpartisan event" that would be celebrating "all 50 states." TRUMP-BACKED MEGA EVENT TO BRING ALL 50 STATES TO DC IN WORLD’S FAIR-STYLE BASH McBride believed the Great American State Fair was "a bigger version" of other state fairs she's performed at over the years, but "things started changing." "I’ve spent my entire career singing songs about real people with real issues. I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to be a voice for those who have felt like they didn’t have one," McBride added. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "It greatly upsets me that any fan who has been moved by my music may now feel like I’m abandoning the meaning behind those songs." Social media lit up after McBride shared her statement. "Coward. It's the 250th birthday of America it's not political. Never cave to the woke mob. You just did," one user wrote on X. Another added, "I admired you. I thought better of you. You bowed down to pressure when pushback came. Sad. Yuck." "Wow. So you got pushback from people who were NEVER your fans to begin with, and you caved. You aren’t brave. You aren’t standing up for anyone. You’re a coward. Shame on you @martinamcbride," a third wrote. A few social media users pointed out that in 2009, McBride performed at the White House during a special concert honoring Stevie Wonder. The event was hosted by then President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. "Martina McBride says she WON’T perform for America’s 250th celebration because Trump is President and she doesn’t want to be ‘political.’ Meanwhile, Here she is performing at the White House for President Obama. Another hypocritical fraud," the user wrote on X, including a video of her 2009 performance.  Another user wrote, "@martinamcbride is a has-been, who became famous and wealthy because of the people in the USA. She performed for Obama in 2009 and can’t find it in herself to be honest that she’s cancelled for the June event because she doesn’t support or like the current @potus." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and the Time, and C+C Music Factory have also pulled out of the Great American State Fair. Rappers Flo Rida and Vanilla Ice are still scheduled to perform. The Great American State Fair is a large-scale national celebration being held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., stretching from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument. The event runs from June 25 through July 10, 2026, as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration (America 250). McBride is a Grammy-nominated country music singer, songwriter, and author. With a career spanning more than three decades, she has earned numerous awards and chart-topping hits, including "Independence Day," "A Broken Wing," and "This One's for the Girls." Widely recognized as one of country music's most influential female artists, McBride is celebrated for her inspiring music and advocacy for women and families. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19e9b0ee6011c3f4e92a7b ALDI plans 2026 opening te 2026-05-29T19:32:00.082Z ALDI plans 2026 opening After ALDI purchased the defunct 99 Cent Only store property in the Palo Verde Plaza at 12th Street and Northern in mid-2024, many residents have wondered when the grocery store chain would be opening – or even if it still planned to open at this location. The answer to the latter question is yes. As to when, Shawn Eddy, regional vice president, told us in April, “We are happy to confirm we are making headway on our new Phoenix store located at 7830 N. 12th St., expected to open later this year.” They did not offer any other information on remodeling or opening timelines. The German grocer, which first made its way to the U.S. in 1976, is now the fastest-growing chain in the U.S. and expects to operate nearly 3,200 stores nationwide by 2028. There are currently 16 stores in Arizona. Known for their no-frills presentation and lower-cost grocery and household items, the chain offers wide-ranging, exclusive brands and private label products in small footprint stores. And be ready to have a quarter on hand if you need a cart. The cart deposit system “encourages customers to return carts and eliminates the need for our employees to spend time retrieving carts.” The quarter is returned after your shopping is completed. Learn more by visiting www.aldi.us. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19e99bee6011c3f4e92a72 Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory – May 29-June 1 te 2026-05-29T19:31:39.517Z Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory – May 29-June 1 According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), closures or lane restrictions for improvement projects are scheduled along some Phoenix-area freeways this weekend, May 29-June 1. Drivers should allow extra travel time and use detour routes as needed for these weekend freeway restrictions: Southbound State Route 51 closed between Indian School Road and Interstate 10 from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (June 1) for pavement improvement project. Southbound on-ramps closed at Glendale Avenue, Bethany Home Road and Highland Avenue. Southbound drivers exiting SR 51 at Indian School Road should expect delays. Detours: Southbound detour routes include 7th and 24th streets. Consider using southbound Interstate 17 as an alternate freeway route to reach downtown Phoenix and Sky Harbor Airport.  Northbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) closed between the Interstate 10 interchange and Indian School Road from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (June 1) for Loop 101/I-10 interchange improvement project. Detours: Consider using northbound 91st or 99th avenues to reach Loop 101 via Indian School Road or options farther north. Northbound Interstate 17 to westbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) is an option for westbound I-10 travelers heading to the Northwest Valley.  Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) narrowed to two lanes in both directions between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (June 1). On- and off-ramps in both directions closed at times between those two points. Budget extra time. Note: Consider using Interstate 17 as an alternate north-south freeway route. Click on the Weekend Travel Advisory map graphic or visit the ADOT website for a complete listing of restrictions for this weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19e950ee6011c3f4e92a1a ‘Heil!’: Deer Valley school board member gives Nazi salute during scheduling dispute te 2026-05-29T19:30:24.873Z ‘Heil!’: Deer Valley school board member gives Nazi salute during scheduling dispute Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19e76cee6011c3f4e92a0c Big 12 supports expanding College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams te 2026-05-29T19:22:20.392Z Big 12 supports expanding College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams PHOENIX – The Big 12 Conference’s position on College Football Playoff expansion is crystal clear. West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez, who previously coached at Arizona, said there is league-wide backing for increasing the current 12-team field to 24. “We voted and it was unanimous,” Rodriguez said. “I think the democratic way to do it is to ask everybody’s opinion. They should ask coaches for more opinions on what’s best for college football. Every coach voted for the 24-team playoff, so who knows where that goes, cause it’s just coaches.”  The Big 12 Conference’s annual spring business meetings continued on Thursday, with Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire, Rodriguez and Big 12 Chief Football & Competition Officer Scott Draper discussing various topics, including the American Football Coaches Association May 5 vote to recommend expanding the CFP. Draper believes an expanded field could bring more respect to the conference nationally.  “We sat through an hour-plus presentation from the CFP staff today that talked about the strength of the Big 12,” Draper said. “Not just individual teams, but the strength of the whole conference. We were their second-ranked conference in their metrics last year.”  Draper said he is confident that the conference would benefit from an expanded field. “I’m confident that we’ll be well-represented in a 24-team playoff,” he said. “I certainly believe that these men and the others in our room will do everything they can to get a team in there and we’ll do everything we can to support that.” Since the field expanded to 12 teams two seasons ago, the Big 12 has sent two teams to the CFP: Arizona State in 2024-25 and Texas Tech last season.  Had the currently proposed format been in place a season ago, McGuire and Draper said the conference would have seen more entrants.  “If the 24-team playoff started last year, we would’ve had five teams in,” Draper said. “I do just believe in this conference and it’s unfortunate we weren’t represented with a couple teams last year. I think that’s one reason we believe that 24 teams is a better spot for us.” McGuire defended the quality of the conference when asked about Texas coach Steve Sarkisian’s comments alluding to a fellow Texas program playing a weaker schedule. Sarkisian did not name the team, but most analysts suspect he was talking about Texas Tech. “I understand where they’re coming from,” McGuire said. “But I think you’re discounting what our teams do and you’re discounting the schedule and teams that we play. I don’t think you can do that. I think we have a great conference from top to bottom. We’re so competitive and it’s a tough conference to play in. McGuire went so far as to say his team would buy out Texas’s Week 1 matchup with Texas State to play Sarkisian’s Longhorns.  “I do know that (Texas Tech booster) Cody Campbell reached out to (Cowboys co-owner) Stephen Jones,” McGuire said. “If they don’t want to come to Lubbock then we’re gonna work on trying to get AT&T (Stadium) Week 1. We would love to play the University of Texas.”  The trio were also asked about the NCAA’s pending eligibility rules and a possible updated calendar. The NCAA is in the process of reviewing a rule that would grant athletes five years of athletic eligibility.  “I think everybody realized that what we’re doing right now is not sustainable for any athletic department,” Rodriguez said. “You’ve got to try and come up with some solutions.”  Draper agreed that change must come.  “We all believe that the way it currently exists where the portal is, that the life that they have to live in January is difficult,” Draper said.  McGuire would also like to see a return to a more traditional end-of-season date.  “The NCAA does not govern the postseason CFP,” he said. “There’s lots of triggers and mechanisms to adjust the calendar, but currently it’s wrapped in the MOU (memorandum of understanding) that exists. To change that, the MOU has to change.  “Whenever I’ve talked to any coach, and all of our coaches, we want to get it as close to where it was before where you usually had to kick that game somewhere between the seventh and the 12th (of January). We’d like to get back to that.”  With uncertainty clouding the current college football landscape, the Big 12’s football leaders emphasized the need for stability and a new direction.  The post Big 12 supports expanding College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19e723ee6011c3f4e929ba Who Is the Prosecutor Investigating E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits? te 2026-05-29T19:21:07.190Z Who Is the Prosecutor Investigating E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits? Andrew S. Boutros, the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, is said to be overseeing the criminal investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19e70fee6011c3f4e929b1 Judge Tosses Citizenship Law Aimed at New Voters in New Hampshire te 2026-05-29T19:20:47.267Z Judge Tosses Citizenship Law Aimed at New Voters in New Hampshire The judge said the 2024 law “constitutes an unjustifiable burden on the right to vote,” and that new voters should be able to prove their citizenship with a sworn affidavit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19e6f9ee6011c3f4e92994 How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6 te 2026-05-29T19:20:25.192Z How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19e4f6ee6011c3f4e92945 Lawsuit accuses GKN Aerospace of negligence, trespass after Memorial Day chemical evacuation in California te 2026-05-29T19:11:50.233Z Lawsuit accuses GKN Aerospace of negligence, trespass after Memorial Day chemical evacuation in California The aerospace company at the center of a chemical emergency that forced thousands of California residents to flee from their homes over the Memorial Day weekend is facing another lawsuit. The lawsuit contends that United Kingdom-based GKN Aerospace engaged in negligence, trespass and nuisance, alleging it failed to maintain safety protocols despite prior regulatory warnings and a history of environmental violations. The legal action, among dozens of others, came after a malfunctioning storage tank containing flammable methyl methacrylate overheated and became compromised, prompting evacuation orders across parts of several Orange County, California, cities during the holiday weekend. A crack unexpectedly formed in the tank, relieving pressure and helping avert a catastrophic explosion, which allowed most evacuees to return home, officials said at the time. NEWSOM DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY IN ORANGE COUNTY AS FAILING CHEMICAL TANK NEARS CATASTROPHIC EXPLOSION The plaintiffs' "trespass" claim is particularly notable, arguing that the chemical vapors, odors and airborne contaminants migrating into their community constituted an invasion of their property. The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified compensation and punitive damages for emotional distress, the temporary loss of property use and the long-term diminution of property value caused by chemical stigma. During the emergency, authorities ordered some 50,000 people living in parts of Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Garden Grove — where the GKN facility has been located since 1966 — Stanton and Westminster to leave their homes. DISNEYLAND REMAINS OPEN AS EVACUATION ZONE SHRINKS AROUND CHEMICAL TANK SCARE President Donald Trump granted a federal emergency declaration on Monday in response to the incident. The lawsuit claims that GKN "consciously disregarded the rights and safety of Plaintiffs and other nearby residents by failing to implement, fund, maintain, inspect, repair, and enforce adequate safety systems despite the known risks associated with MMA and the facility's hazardous materials operations." The Garden Grove facility, which manufactures windows and canopies for commercial and military aircraft, as well as spacecraft, had a prior regulatory history concerning environmental and air quality compliance, the lawsuit states. Specifically, it points to a reported 2025 settlement involving air quality violations that resulted in a substantial civil penalty. 20 CHEESE FACTORY WORKERS INJURED AFTER CHEMICAL SPILL AT NEW MEXICO FACTORY RELEASES TOXIC GAS: POLICE "Plaintiffs are informed and believe that this prior history placed Defendants on additional notice that their hazardous materials operations required strict compliance, careful monitoring, and conservative safety practices," the complaint states. Exposure to MMA can cause serious respiratory problems, neurological issues and irritation to the skin, eyes and throat, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. At least 44 lawsuits have been filed related to the incident, the Orange County Register reported. Fox News Digital has reached out to GKN for comment. In a statement issued earlier in the week, the company apologized for the emergency. "I recognize how challenging this has been, particularly over the Memorial Day holiday," said GKN Senior Vice President Steve Carlin, who oversees the Garden Grove site's programs. "We are committed to understanding what occurred and identifying ways we can support those affected." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19e4e2ee6011c3f4e9293c Spanberger ripped over ignored ICE detainer after illegal alien with 18 prior charges accused of sex assault te 2026-05-29T19:11:30.315Z Spanberger ripped over ignored ICE detainer after illegal alien with 18 prior charges accused of sex assault An illegal alien with a lengthy criminal history has been arrested on sex crime charges in Virginia after a federal immigration enforcement detainer request could have seen him deported from the United States. Cristobal Liobardo Vasquez-Sanchez, 25, a Salvadoran national, racked up 14 criminal charges this year alone before his May 22 arrest on charges of sexual battery and object sexual penetration by force. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it had previously issued a detainer for Vasquez-Sanchez, but that request was denied. At the direction of Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Virginia ended state agency cooperation with ICE in February and has repeatedly blocked ICE detainer requests, including in a recent murder case, demanding judicial warrants where immigration experts say such warrants are wholly irrelevant. Just days before Vasquez-Sanchez's alleged sexual assault, Spanberger issued an executive order adding further roadblocks for federal immigration officers to operate in the state. SEXUAL PREDATORS, DRUG TRAFFICKERS AMONG ICE'S 'WORST OF THE WORST' ROUNDUP IN VIRGINIA Local reports say that Vasquez-Sanchez came across his victim in a parking garage stairwell in Arlington, where the alleged assault occurred. The victim was able to run away and find help, and the suspect fled but was later captured. In January, Vasquez-Sanchez was arrested and booked on a violation of pretrial release conditions while he was out on bond stemming from another crime. The following month, he was charged with larceny. On April 15, he was arrested and charged with public intoxication, assault and battery and assault on a law enforcement officer. Five days later, he was again arrested on a violation of pretrial release conditions. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WITH EXTENSIVE CRIMINAL HISTORY ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED RAPE DAYS AFTER RELEASE FROM JAIL Between April 26 and May 19, he was charged with public intoxication four times. Stemming from the May 19 incident, he was also charged with disorderly conduct and fleeing from law enforcement. On Dec. 31, 2025, he was charged with larceny, and on July 19, 2026, he was charged with assault and battery, destruction of property with intent and public intoxication. Despite the litany of charges, Vasquez-Sanchez was never detained pretrial, and instead released back onto the street each time. ICE has now lodged another detainer against the suspect. "Governor Spanberger’s decision to end cooperation with ICE in Virginia has allowed criminals to be released back into American communities. When politicians bar local law enforcement from working with DHS, our law enforcement officers need to have a more visible presence so that we can find and apprehend the criminals let out of jails and back into communities," Acting Assistant DHS Secretary Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital. "While Governor Spanberger continues to allow the release of pedophiles, rapists, gang members, and murderers onto Virginia’s streets, DHS law enforcement will continue to risk their lives to arrest these heinous criminals." But Spanberger's office says the state does support deporting violent criminals. "Governor Spanberger has repeatedly made clear that violent criminals who are in the United States illegally should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and deported. Under the Governor’s leadership, the Virginia Department of Corrections continues the long-standing practice of notifying ICE when individuals born outside of the United States are in state custody — however, this individual is in local custody," a spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "Virginia state law enforcement agencies also continue to assist federal authorities in the apprehension of criminal offenders as part of task forces and ongoing interagency cooperation. As a former federal law enforcement officer who went after child predators, Governor Spanberger will always prioritize the safety and well-being of Virginia families and communities." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19e4ceee6011c3f4e92933 'Yellowstone' spinoff 'Dutton Ranch' shocks viewers with brutal episode, fans go crazy te 2026-05-29T19:11:10.307Z 'Yellowstone' spinoff 'Dutton Ranch' shocks viewers with brutal episode, fans go crazy "Dutton Ranch" fans were hit with an absolutely brutal episode Friday. The "Yellowstone" spinoff follows Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) as they try to build a new life in Texas. It's been an immediate hit with fans of Taylor Sheridan's original saga, and it's putting up monster viewership numbers on Paramount+. The gritty series is simply exceptional, and the latest episode perfectly captures what makes it outstanding. TAYLOR SHERIDAN'S NEW 'YELLOWSTONE' SPINOFF 'DUTTON RANCH' SETS RATINGS RECORD WITH PREMIERE *WARNING: THERE ARE GOING TO BE SPOILERS BELOW* Episode dropped Friday on Paramount+, and it picked up right where episode three ended: Rip and Beth face total disaster after their herd is found to have foot-and-mouth disease. 'DUTTON RANCH' STAR SHARES INCREDIBLE BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT EXPLOSIVE 'YELLOWSTONE' SPINOFF It's a death sentence not just for the cattle, but possibly for the dreams they brought with them from Montana. Rip gathers up the men, and they shoot the entire herd in what can only be described as a brutally dark and emotional scene. You could feel the pain and bleakness of the event with every round fired at the animals doomed to death. It was every bit as shocking as it was sad. There's also a little more that unfolded in that story arc, but let's not spoil everything for anyone not caught up. Fans were also quick to fire away (no pun intended) with reactions on Reddit. Check out some below: Talk about an emotionally devastating ride. Just gut-wrenching start to finish, and the closing moments with Rip will crush any hard-working man. Now, we sit and wait to see what comes next. Let me know your predictions at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19e4a6ee6011c3f4e92926 3 Dead After Large Fire at Dallas Apartment Building te 2026-05-29T19:10:30.391Z 3 Dead After Large Fire at Dallas Apartment Building A damaged gas line led to a five-alarm fire in the Oak Cliff neighborhood. At least four were injured, and firefighters believe they may find more victims. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19e2a0ee6011c3f4e928b9 Ryan Clark says NFL players supporting Trump is more polarizing than supporting Obama te 2026-05-29T19:01:52.231Z Ryan Clark says NFL players supporting Trump is more polarizing than supporting Obama ESPN analyst Ryan Clark says we cannot compare Jaxson Dart's introduction of President Trump to athletes who supported, say, Barack Obama. According to Clark, it's different. "Let’s be honest. Who you supported in 2008, 2012 is nowhere near as polarizing as who you support today," Clark said on his podcast. "[Trump] has clearly picked a side, [and] standing next to him gives the impression that you have to. Which means you stand in direct opposition to the majority of your teammates," Clark continued. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Clark acknowledged that Abdul Carter "should have handled things differently," but added that his "disappointment is understandable." Polling data does show that Trump's presidency has, in fact, contributed to the nation's divide. I don't dispute that. However, the same can be said about Obama's presidency. For Clark to describe 2008 and 2012 as if they were not politically divisive times reflects a serious misunderstanding of the era. The same applies to his claim that Trump has "picked a side." All politicians pick a side. That's part of the job. And if Clark is referring to race when he suggests Trump "stands in opposition" to most of the NFL, that argument is also based on faulty logic. JAXSON DART FACES MORE BACKLASH FOR INTRODUCING TRUMP THAN NFL PLAYERS FACE FOR VIOLENT CRIMES OutKick founder Clay Travis responded to Clark's comments on X. "Trump had record-high Black male voting support, roughly one in four, and won Hispanic and white men. A majority of NFL players who voted likely supported him too. Almost all coaches and owners voted Trump. Yet sports media has spent a full week attacking Dart. Shameful and dishonest," Travis posted. Clay also argued that sports media is disconnected from society at large because it so disproportionately supported Kamala Harris. "Sports media voted 90-10 for Kamala. They hate athletes who support Trump in public. But what the majority chooses is not controversial. Period. Trump won the popular vote and an electoral landslide. You may not like him, but supporting him in public isn’t remotely controversial," he added. More broadly, the fact that Clark spent this much time seriously dissecting Dart simply for introducing the sitting president tells you all you need to know. Where is this level of scrutiny for Packers running back Josh Jacobs, who faces allegations of strangling and suffocating a woman? Or for the many active NFL players who have been arrested for committing violent crimes? Simply put, Jaxson Dart did not create this controversy. Abdul Carter and members of the sports media did. And the idea that publicly supporting Obama is acceptable while publicly supporting Trump is somehow beyond the pale speaks to the double standard that critics like Clark continue to apply. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19e28cee6011c3f4e928b0 Umpire Dan Bellino's baffling foul tip call on Seiya Suzuki renews calls for robot review in MLB te 2026-05-29T19:01:32.234Z Umpire Dan Bellino's baffling foul tip call on Seiya Suzuki renews calls for robot review in MLB It is probably time to bring in the robots to police MLB umpires missing foul tips. Late in Thursday night's Cubs-Pirates game with home plate umpire Dan Bellino, who has 15 years of MLB service, made one of the most baffling foul tip calls you're ever going to see. With the count 2-1 on Seiya Suzuki, Pirates pitcher Yohan Ramirez delivered an off-speed pitch off the inside of the plate that had Suzuki nearly offering at it before pulling the bat back. "Strike!" Bellino says, to which Suzuki instantly pleads that he didn't tip the ball. Bellino will hear nothing of the sort. Strike it is. Replay shows that Suzuki's bat was easily a foot above the ball when it crossed the plate. But, because foul tips aren't reviewable, the count stood at 2-2. "Oh god, not even close," a Cubs announcer could be heard saying on the team's broadcast. "Foul tip, Craig," Bellino could be heard over a field mic as the Cubs skipper, Craig Counsell, voiced his displeasure from the dugout. On the next pitch, Suzuki struck out. Inning over. Why aren't foul tips reviewable? That's a great question that MLB might have to answer for down the road. If calls at bases can be reviewed, balls and strikes can be reviewed and fan interference on home runs can go to the video team, what makes the difference in this case? Umpires in Nationals-Mets game seemingly forget the rules, causing extra-innings delay Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19e278ee6011c3f4e928a7 Disney accuses Trump's FCC of attempting to 'suppress speech' with license renewal investigation te 2026-05-29T19:01:12.385Z Disney accuses Trump's FCC of attempting to 'suppress speech' with license renewal investigation Disney and ABC attacked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday for attempting to "suppress speech" through its early license renewal order for local stations. In a license renewal application for WABC-TV in New York, the company noted that the process was done "under protest in response to an unlawful, arbitrary, and unconstitutional" order given by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr last month. Though Carr has claimed the order was done as part of an ongoing investigation into Disney's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices, Disney and ABC maintained that it was meant to stifle broadcast stations through bureaucracy. ABC FIRES BACK AT FCC PROBE OF 'THE VIEW,' CALLS OUT AGENCY'S 'CHILLING EFFECT ON FIRST AMENDMENT' "The Order is inconsistent with a legitimate exercise of investigative authority and is plainly incompatible with the First Amendment," the filing said. "Worse, the Order opens the door to an assault on the Station’s license, while the Commission searches for a legal pretext to achieve its desired goal. This effort to suppress speech under the guise of bureaucratic process must not prevail." The filing cited Trump administration officials, including Carr, repeatedly attacking ABC as evidence that the early renewal order, despite the Disney-owned stations' licenses not being up for several years, was a targeted coercion effort. "Simultaneously forcing every station in a media company’s portfolio to file premature license renewal applications is not a regulatory tool. It is an extraordinary demonstration of power and coercion directed at disfavored editorial voices, which sends a clear warning to every broadcaster in America. This is a threat to the First Amendment that this Commission and this proceeding must not be permitted to normalize," the filing read. DISNEY UNDER FIRE AS ABC GRAPPLES WITH ANOTHER JIMMY KIMMEL CONTROVERSY The company also referenced FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez's letter to Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro earlier this month accusing the Trump administration of launching a "censorship" campaign against ABC. "The ultimate injury here is not to the Station or its parent company. It is to the public. When a broadcaster must weigh regulatory retaliation before making editorial decisions, the public loses access to journalism that is free from government influence. The Order—both on its own terms and as a signal to other broadcasters—advances exactly that result. A press that edits itself to avoid government displeasure is not a free press. The Commission should not be the instrument of that outcome," the filing read. FCC BOSS BRENDAN CARR MAINTAINS EARLY ABC LICENSE RENEWAL IS ABOUT DEI PROBE, NOT JIMMY KIMMEL CONTROVERSY In an X post, Carr pushed back against the allegations that the FCC ordered early license renewals "for no reason" or to suppress speech. "The FCC has been investigating Disney for over a year now after reports surfaced alleging that it had been discriminating against people based on race, gender, or other protected characteristics in violation of federal nondiscrimination laws," Carr wrote. He continued, "The allegations include concerns about Disney hiring, promoting, compensating, and providing or denying workplace opportunities based on protected characteristics. Disney only filed these applications to renew their ABC broadcast licenses after the FCC informed the company that their responses to the agency's investigation had been disingenuous, deficient, and improper." In a comment to Fox News Digital, Carr added, "If Disney engaged in illegal DEI discrimination, if it failed to operate its ABC broadcast stations in the public interest as required by their FCC licenses, they will be held accountable." Carr ordered eight Disney-owned ABC affiliates to file for early license renewal to prove that they have been operating in the public interest. The order came after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel made a joke referring to first lady Melania Trump as an "expectant widow" just days before an armed assailant stormed a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19e054ee6011c3f4e9284a Thomas Neal te 2026-05-29T18:52:04.640Z Thomas Neal Thomas Neal, of Payson, formally of Joesph City passed away May 22, 2026.       Tom was a man defined by strength, dedication, and deep devotion to the people he loved. A tireless worker, he built not only a successful life as a building contractor—constructing hundreds of homes—but also a legacy grounded in commitment, resilience, and pride in a job well done. Among his greatest joys was building beautiful homes for his beloved wife, a reflection of the love and care he carried for her every day.       He was tough as nails, with a sharp tongue and a quick wit that could both catch you off guard and leave you laughing. He loved to tease and had a humor that was uniquely his own. Beneath that rough exterior, however, was a man of incredible generosity—someone who would give the shirt off his back without hesitation.       Above all, he was devoted to his family. He loved his children and grandchildren deeply and stood firmly behind them in every endeavor. Whether offering support, guidance, or even stepping in to rescue them when needed, he was a steady and unwavering presence in their lives.       He found joy in traveling, skiing, and spending time with those he loved most. His strength, humor, loyalty, and fierce love will be remembered always.       He is survived by his devoted wife, Kathryn; his children, Brad, Kourtney, Misty and their families, with 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, all of whom were the center of his world.       He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, deep love, and unforgettable character that will continue to live on through his family and all who knew him.       A celebration of his life will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Christopher Creek Branch, 546 W. Ashby Apple Drive in Payson.       Memories and condolences can be shared www.norvelowensmortuary.com. The post Thomas Neal first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19e024ee6011c3f4e92822 House Republican Don Bacon says he wants 'pariah state' Russia booted from UN Security Council te 2026-05-29T18:51:16.551Z House Republican Don Bacon says he wants 'pariah state' Russia booted from UN Security Council Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., who has repeatedly referred to Russia as a "pariah state," reiterated his call for the United Nations Security Council to remove Russia from the panel. "The United Nations General Assembly should vote on removing the Russians from the Security Council. Russia is a pariah state and should be treated that way," Bacon asserted in a Friday post on X. The Russian Federation is one of the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council. ISRAEL ACCUSES UN OF PLACING IT ON SAME SEXUAL VIOLENCE BLACKLIST AS HAMAS TERRORISTS, SEVERS TIES The other permanent members include the U.S., the United Kingdom, China and France. In a February 2022 post on X, Bacon wrote, "It is obscene reality that Russia now Chairs the UN Security Council. We should kick the Russians out of as many international organizations and forums as possible. Russia is a pariah state and should be treated as such." In a December 2023 post, he declared, "The United Nations is an embarrassment with Russia sitting on the Security Council. Russia invaded its neighbor and is committing crimes against humanity. Kick Russia off the Security Council." DRONE STRIKES APARTMENT BUILDING IN NATO MEMBER ROMANIA AS RUSSIA ATTACKS NEIGHBORING UKRAINE Bacon wants the U.S. to provide more military assistance to Ukraine. "Russia is losing on the battlefield and in the Black Sea. Its economy is in tatters. All it can do is bomb Ukrainian cities and civilians. This is why we must pass Russian sanctions and military aid to Ukraine. The House will vote on this in two weeks," he declared in a Sunday post on X. PENTAGON SLASHES NATO COMBAT COMMITMENTS AS TRUMP PUSHES EUROPE TO DEFEND ITSELF The lawmaker, who has served in Congress since early 2017, announced last year that he would not run for re-election in 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19dff6ee6011c3f4e927c4 So you’ve heard these AI terms and nodded along; let’s fix that te 2026-05-29T18:50:30.314Z So you’ve heard these AI terms and nodded along; let’s fix that The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19ddc7ee6011c3f4e9276b Five artists President Donald Trump should call to perform at Freedom 250 concert this summer te 2026-05-29T18:41:11.673Z Five artists President Donald Trump should call to perform at Freedom 250 concert this summer With the news that musical acts like Marina McBride and Bret Michaels have pulled out of performing at the Freedom 250 concert this summer, the White House is likely scrambling to find artists to fill the void. I mean, seriously, how could you ever replace a guy who had three seasons of "Rock of Love" air on VH1? Fear not, everyone, for I have procured a list of five ready-made, blockbuster acts who would not only be happy to oblige to Donald Trump's requests to rock the nation for its 250th birthday, but would absolutely bring the house down in the process. Not everyone on this list is an unabashed Trump supporter, but they all certainly have a love for their country and wouldn't mind getting that phone call to take the stage at Freedom 250. TRUMP LAUNCHES MASSIVE ‘FREEDOM 250’ PUSH TO IGNITE AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Let's start with a fairly obvious one, as The American Badass hasn't exactly been shy about giving the one-finger salute to whiny liberals all across the country. The man known as Robbie Ritchie was the centerpiece to conservative group Turning Point USA's alternative Super Bowl Halftime show, so he's no stranger to putting his name on something politically charged. I'd pay good money to see Kid Rock call Trump up on stage to help him out with "Bawitdaba," which I'm sure would break the internet in the process. TURNING POINT USA'S PATRIOTIC SUPER BOWL ALTERNATIVE EARNS PRAISE AS MILLIONS TUNE IN OVER BAD BUNNY If the White House is looking for a good replacement to some of the performers who dropped out of next month's festivities, Kid Rock needs to be near the top of their list. One guy who definitely isn't afraid to speak his mind when it comes to a bevy of different topics is Megadeth frontman and guitarist Dave Mustaine. The strawberry-maned metalhead has said in the past that he is politically homeless, but has also expressed admiration for Donald Trump as both a politician and a businessman and was also famously anti-Hillary throughout the 2016 election when that kind of thing landed you in some blistering hot water in Hollywood. I'm sure Mustaine would jump at the opportunity to play an event as big as Freedom 250, if only for the added bonus of having it to hold over the heads of his rivals James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, and Lars Ulrich of Metallica. Megadeth ripping through a rousing rendition of "Hangar 18" as fireworks fly and fighter jets blaze overhead would be absolute cinema, so I need this to happen ASAP. We couldn't have all rock and metal acts without having a little rap flavor added to the mix, right? NELLY LOOKING TO PRESIDENT TRUMP TO 'STEP UP, SERVE, AND LIFT US ALL' AFTER RAPPER FACED BACKLASH Many people might think Nicki Minaj would be the obvious choice, what with her public backing of the Trump administration recently, but I wanted to go with a different member of Young Money. I'm not even sure what Lil Wayne's political affiliation is these days, but I do know he has largely shied away from some of the leftist talking points many of his rap brethren have been all too eager to spout since time immemorial. There is also the presidential pardon Trump issued to Wayne back in 2021, when he was facing up to 10 years in prison thanks to a weapons charge. Mr. Carter would probably love to return the favor to Trump for keeping him out of the slammer, and I can't think of a better way than serenading America with a live performance of "Lollipop." Unless you've been living under a rock for the past two decades, you'll know that KISS frontman and bassist Gene Simmons is both an unwavering conservative and friend of President Trump, so it would make sense to have The Hottest Band in the Land rock the White House at Freedom 250. There's usually three or four other members that have to sign off on things like this, but luckily for KISS fans, the other band members basically does everything Simmons and fellow frontman Paul Stanley tell them to, and if they don't comply, the Demon and Starchild can just find someone else to go along with the plan. TRUMP’S KENNEDY CENTER HONORS OVERHAUL DELIVERS STAR-STUDDED LINEUP, NEW MEDALLION AND HISTORIC HOSTING ROLE Stanley isn't a conservative, per se, but he has accepted honors from Trump in the past, so I'm sure he would be on board. Could you imagine "KISS: Alive V From The White House" getting recorded at Freedom 250? That album would go triple platinum before you could even blink! GENE SIMMONS TELLS AMERICANS TO 'SHUT UP AND STOP WORRYING' ABOUT POLITICS OF THEIR NEIGHBORS This was probably the most obvious one on the list, considering Ted Nugent's hardcore right-wing leanings and his "don't-give-a-damn" attitude. The more it pisses people off that he's doing this, the more likely the Motor City Madman is to accept the invite. Nugent is probably the only guy who has taken more swipes at Barack Obama than Trump has himself, so he would probably be in for Freedom 250 before even picking up the phone. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! If Trump and Co. want one, sure-fire addition to their concert lineup that won't flake out on them because of public backlash, Uncle Ted is that guy. He could run through plenty of his solo catalog like "Stranglehold" and "Cat Scratch Fever," and if he really wanted to stretch his set out into full-blown arena headliner status, he could call some of his fellow Damn Yankees bandmates Tommy Shaw and Jack Blades (both reported closet conservatives) to put on a little impromptu reunion show. I've been to a Ted Nugent concert before and it is both electric and politically incorrect, a perfect combo to help ring in America's 250th birthday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19dd9eee6011c3f4e9274e Gretchen Whitmer’s Approach to Trump Was Working With the President te 2026-05-29T18:40:30.226Z Gretchen Whitmer’s Approach to Trump Was Working With the President Ms. Whitmer, the Michigan governor and one of the country’s most prominent Democrats, has been conciliatory with Mr. Trump. As she mulls the future, her party is split on that approach. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19db99ee6011c3f4e92706 Enviros sue to protect snail in Quitobaquito Springs from border wall construction te 2026-05-29T18:31:53.358Z Enviros sue to protect snail in Quitobaquito Springs from border wall construction Quitobaquito Springs sits right along the border and is directly in the path of President Donald Trump's border wall. A new lawsuit aims to stop that construction because the oasis is the only place in the world that the tine springsnail exists. (Photo by Paul Ingram/TucsonSentinel.com) The Tucson-based Center for Biological Diversity has sued the Trump administration for failing to protect a tiny snail, which only exists in Quitobaquito Springs—a Southern Arizona desert oasis threatened by plans to build a secondary border wall through the protected landscape. In an 11-page complaint, the environmental organization said U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service failed to declare the tiny springsnail as endangered, violating the Endangered Species Act and a congressionally mandated deadline. In 2023, the agency moved to list the snail as an endangered species after drought and border wall construction reduced their overall numbers. As part of the effort, FWS asked to designated a 6,095-square-foot plot of land, which includes a concrete channel leading to the spring, as a critical habitat for the species. “Federal officials are stalling while one of North America’s rarest animals inches toward extinction,” said Russ McSpadden, a southwest conservation advocate at the Center. “The Quitobaquito tryonia lives in a tiny ribbon of desert water that could be destroyed for the useless political theatre of Trump’s second border wall. These snails play an invaluable ecological role and they urgently need protection.” In recent weeks, contractors for U.S. Customs and Border Protection began laying the groundwork for secondary barriers across part of the Arizona-Mexico border. Dubbed the Tucson 2 Project by CBP, this effort is part of a larger plan to install 222 miles of “barrier system,” including both primary and secondary walls where “operationally appropriate” in Pima, Yuma, Santa Cruz, and Cochise counties. The plan includes 19 miles of primary wall—a 30 foot high barrier, with six-inch thick “bollards” separated by four-inch gaps. The bollards are sunk into concrete footers and topped “anti-climb” steel panels. CBP will also build 42 miles of “secondary barrier.” While previous border wall construction was contained inside the Roosevelt Reservation—a 60-foot easement created in 1907 by President Theodore Roosevelt— these new projects will reach far beyond that boundary. At a new project underway near Nogales, Ariz., contractors have scraped clear a 150-foot-wide swath of land, and according to CBP’s own “Smart Wall” page, the project will be within a few dozen feet of the spring’s banks. The center has repeatedly challenged border wall construction, including a lawsuit intended to stop border wall construction in the San Rafael Valley, which effectively ended after a federal judge in Tucson granted summary judgement to the Justice Department As the environmental group noted, the new border wall will “run along hundreds of miles of the border in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.” And, the project could damage the wetland area and “destroy the spring’s hydrologic functions and water retention.” During the first Trump administration, CBP installed a 30-foot wall along the southern edge of the protected Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, using millions of gallons of water to make the concrete footers, as well as drainage systems and the bases for stadium-style flood lights. The effort drained the aquifer that supports Quitobaquito, and there were signs the concrete liner beneath the pond was damaged by the construction. In early April, the oasis had bounced back, but researchers and environmental groups worried about the spring’s future with another, closer border barrier. Contractors working for CBP have already seriously damaged the millennia-old Las Playas Intaglio, a well-documented cultural artifact within yards of the U.S.-Mexico border in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, and they may have ignited a wildfire that consumed 60 acres of public land on southern edge of the Huachuca Mountains. Quitobaquito Springs is a desert oasis fed by a tiny hidden crack in the mountains, where a thin stream—now lined with concrete—slips through a complex of mesquites and other trees before filling the pond. From the air, the pond is a turquoise jewel surrounded by the largely stark desert of Organ Pipe. The size of a poppy seed, the snail, or Quitobaquito tryonia, evolved in the freshwater spring, and its entire habitat, including the spring flowing into the pond, is one-third the size of a soccer field, the center said. The snail once lived in two other springs: Williams Spring and Burro Springs, however, the species went extinct at both locations “because of a loss of continuous water flow in the springs.” The spring also supports the endangered Quitobaquito pupfish and Sonoyta mud turtle, and remains an important cultural touchstone to the the Hia-Ced O’odham and Tohono O’odham people. “Diversion of surface water, drought, groundwater pumping for agriculture, and climate change have led to a decline in spring discharge at Quitobaquito springs, and a loss of much of the aquatic vegetation and habitat that the species requires,” the center argued, adding the snail’s survival “depends on the Quitobaquito springs continuous flow of water and adequate groundwater levels.” “Compounding these threats, the construction of the border wall has led to drilling of wells and the pumping of millions of gallons of groundwater near Quitobaquito Springs, further imperiling the Quitobaquito tryonia’s habitat,” the center said. The center added that wildlife agencies, zoo officials and species recovery experts are already “rushing to implement emergency salvage plans for all three species as border wall construction could destroy the pond or the springs that feed it.” “The fact that scientists are being forced to plan emergency salvage for species found nowhere else on Earth shows how reckless border wall projects have become,” said McSpadden. “Instead of protecting one of the most extraordinary desert springs in North America, the Trump administration is about to destroy it and wipe out the animals living there.” McSpadden noted the damage to the Intaglio and called it a “warning” for Quitobaquito. “When the Trump administration casts aside environmental and cultural protection laws for border wall construction, irreplaceable places become incredibly vulnerable. Quitobaquito Springs is both an essential habitat for endangered species and a sacred cultural landscape that deserves protection from irreversible damage,” he said. Filed against Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and FWS Director Brian Nesvik, the lawsuit asks for the court to force Fish and Wildlife Service to comply with the Endangered Species Act, and finalize protections for the snail, and thus promote “its conservation and recovery.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19db82ee6011c3f4e926e5 Pope Leo meets with Chicago's far-left mayor, George Floyd's family lawyer at the Vatican te 2026-05-29T18:31:30.384Z Pope Leo meets with Chicago's far-left mayor, George Floyd's family lawyer at the Vatican Pope Leo XIV met with Chicago's far-left mayor Brandon Johnson as the mayor led a Chicago delegation that included George Floyd family lawyer Antonio Romanucci in a Thursday trip to the Vatican. Johnson gifted Pope Leo with an array of apparel from Chicago, including a Chicago Cubs hat. Joining Johnson in the delegation were a number of political, spiritual and business leaders from Chicago, including Antonio Romanucci, according to CBS News. Romanucci served as co-counsel to Ben Crump as attorneys for George Floyd's family in their record lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis and Minneapolis police officers Derek Chauvin, Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng. WHITE SOX INSTALLING POPE LEO XIV GRAPHIC NEAR HIS 2005 WORLD SERIES SEAT Also present in the delegation were multiple city aldermen, president of the Chicago Teachers Union Stacy Davis Gates and United Airlines director Kristopher Anderson, in addition to more than 40 other leaders. Pope Leo, a noted fan of Chicago's other baseball team, the White Sox, refused to don the Cubs hat, joking that he was already wearing a hat, according to FOX 32 Chicago. During the visit, Johnson also presented Pope Leo with a key to Chicago and an invitation to visit Chicago, the city in which the Pope was born and raised, FOX 32 reported. POPE LEO SAYS COUNTRIES HAVE RIGHT TO CONTROL THEIR BORDERS, ADVOCATES FOR HUMANE TREATMENT OF MIGRANTS Johnson recounted the day — Oct. 5, 1979 — that Pope John Paul II visited Chicago and officiated Holy Mass in Chicago's Grant Park, a day he called "the most spiritually inspiring day in Chicago history" in a letter to Pope Leo. Johnson invited Pope Leo to officiate a Holy Mass in Grant Park again in 2027. "Your Holiness, you were a young priest-in-training at the time. Perhaps you were there. Perhaps you would consider a repeat Papal visit nearly 50 years later to share your own message of hope, unity and service," he wrote. The mayor's office also conveyed their wishes to work with the Pope on political issues, offering up a series of gifts that stressed the mayor's political priorities. The mayor offered Pope Leo letters from families of detained immigrants, a pin from the Southwest Community ICE Watch, a sanctuary city pin and a hat reading "Immigrants Make America Greater" from the Chicago Sister Cities International program, FOX 32 reported. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19db5aee6011c3f4e926d9 Scripps Spelling Bee 2026 Takeaways: Shrey Parikh Wins in Spell-Off te 2026-05-29T18:30:50.388Z Scripps Spelling Bee 2026 Takeaways: Shrey Parikh Wins in Spell-Off The competition came down to a spell-off. Contestants were eliminated early, and a sixth grader became a crowd favorite. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19db46ee6011c3f4e926d0 8 Are Rescued From Texas Roller Coaster Stuck Almost 100 Feet Off the Ground te 2026-05-29T18:30:30.623Z 8 Are Rescued From Texas Roller Coaster Stuck Almost 100 Feet Off the Ground The riders waited for about four hours, facing up, on the roller coaster at the Pleasure Pier park in Galveston. There were no injuries, the authorities said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19d9beee6011c3f4e92686 Pedestrian crossing improvements on Soliere Ave to begin June 1 te 2026-05-29T18:23:58.870Z Pedestrian crossing improvements on Soliere Ave to begin June 1 The improvements are part of the “First Mile, Last Mile Initiative,” which aims to add safe pedestrian infrastructure near Mountain Line bus stops Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19d9a9ee6011c3f4e9267d Chabad of Flagstaff hosting evening with pianist David Syme te 2026-05-29T18:23:37.918Z Chabad of Flagstaff hosting evening with pianist David Syme The concert begins at 6 p.m., with general admission tickets priced at $30. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19d994ee6011c3f4e92674 Kilian Korth nurses multiple injuries to win Cocodona 250 men’s race te 2026-05-29T18:23:17.029Z Kilian Korth nurses multiple injuries to win Cocodona 250 men’s race The accomplished ultra runner can finally say he has conquered Cocodona after winning it in his fourth attempt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19d964ee6011c3f4e92650 Dem Rep Frederica Wilson announces retirement days after denying ‘crazy rumor’ she would leave Congress te 2026-05-29T18:22:28.077Z Dem Rep Frederica Wilson announces retirement days after denying ‘crazy rumor’ she would leave Congress Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., announced Friday she will not seek reelection, ending a long House career just days after she dismissed reports of her looming retirement as a "crazy rumor." Wilson, 83, known for her bedazzled cowboy hats and brightly colored suits, represents Florida’s 24th Congressional District, a heavily Democratic South Florida seat that includes parts of northern Miami–Dade County and southeastern Broward County. In Congress since 2011, Wilson has been a frequent critic of President Donald Trump across both of his administrations. "I think it’s time, and I think I really held on as long as I did because of the 5000 Role Models program, and my concern about the future of it," the Democratic lawmaker told the Miami Herald, referring to the mentorship program she created for minority boys more than 30 years ago.  The Herald reported that Wilson had made her decision a while back, but wanted to be "politically strategic" about how she went about it. CONGRESS HAS TWO DOZEN LAWMAKERS 80 OR OLDER; MORE THAN HALF SEEKING RE-ELECTION IN 2026: REPORT "I figured if I announced that I was retiring, what would the Legislature and the governor do? What would they say? Would District 24 be an easy target because Frederica is no longer there? I’m a strong candidate," she told the Miami Herald. "With me not here, would that weaken the survival of District 24?" Wilson's future has been in question following a prolonged absence from Capitol Hill. The absence has been attributed to recovery from left eye surgery, though the weekslong stretch away from Washington also fueled broader questions about the 83-year-old lawmaker’s health and future in Congress. Wilson's announcement comes after Axios reported several days ago that Wilson had told allies she was preparing to retire, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter. But, Wilson denied the report at the time, telling the outlet it was "a crazy crazy rumor." "I’m almost distraught. It’s not true. I am still planning on running," Wilson reportedly said. 'DIVA' CROCKETT SLAMMED IN SCATHING REPORT ALLEGING 'TOXIC STAFF ENVIRONMENT' WHERE STAFF IS BERATED TO TEARS The outlet added that Wilson had returned to Capitol Hill to vote May 21 following her hiatus from Washington that included missing more than 40 votes, which Republican critics highlighted earlier in May.  One of Wilson’s highly publicized clashes with Trump came in 2017 after Army Sgt. La David Johnson, a soldier from Miami, was killed in an ambush in Niger. Wilson said she was in the car with Johnson’s widow, Myeshia Johnson, when Trump called to offer condolences. Meanwhile, Wilson claimed that Trump said on the call that the Army Sgt. "knew what he signed up for" when he became a soldier, a characterization Trump and his aides denied. The feud escalated further when then-White House chief of staff John Kelly defended Trump from the White House briefing room and attacked Wilson for having a history of politicizing solemn moments to score political points. Wilson and her supporters subsequently demanded an apology from Kelly, arguing he painted her in a false-light about allegedly seeking credit for obtaining funding for a new FBI field office in Miami at a dedication ceremony that included remarks from survivors of a 1986 clash between law enforcement and drug traffickers. So far, Florida state Sen. Shevrin Jones and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert are among those who have reportedly been mulling runs if Wilson retires, NOTUS reported earlier in May. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19d950ee6011c3f4e92647 Anti-ICE agitator screams ‘I’ll kill your whole f- family’ day after Dem gov praises ‘peaceful protesting’ te 2026-05-29T18:22:08.152Z Anti-ICE agitator screams ‘I’ll kill your whole f- family’ day after Dem gov praises ‘peaceful protesting’ A day after Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill praised "lots of peaceful protesting" happening outside a New Jersey ICE facility this week, the Department of Justice announced it is searching for an agitator who threatened to kill a federal agent and his wife and children. Sherrill responded to the threats by calling on "everyone — especially members of federal, state, and local government" to "lower the temperature." The anti-ICE agitator was caught on camera on Wednesday night shouting to federal law enforcement, "I’ll kill your whole f------ family, your whole f------ is dead. Your children, your wife, all dead." The agitator added, "I have your face, motherf-----, you’re dead, dead." Speaking with Fox News, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said, "That’s a federal crime, and not only threatening the ICE officer but think about how disgusting this individual is, threatening his family and his children with death." "What is this man doing? He’s just doing his job, standing there," he continued. "We see his face, and I promise you, we will find him, and when we find him, we will arrest him, because it is a crime not only to threaten law enforcement but not surprisingly to threaten their family as well." WATCH: POLICE ABSENT FROM DELANEY HALL CHAOS AS AGITATORS BLOCK ICE VEHICLES AND AGENTS USE PEPPER SPRAY After days of confrontations between anti-ICE agitators and federal officials outside Newark’s Delaney Hall, Sherrill said before the incident that "over the last couple of days" there has been "a lot of peaceful protesting going on, which, we're going to continue to support." At the same time, Sherrill went on to say, "What seems to really be inciting a lot of this are really the ICE agents." "The ICE agents really need to stay out of there," she continued, adding, "That seems to really be inciting a lot of this right now." In response to the man's threats to agents, Sherrill told Fox News Digital that "threats of violence are unacceptable." She added, "I am a military veteran who has taken oaths to protect the Constitution with everything up to and including my life -- and we are ensuring that people can protest peacefully as we share concerns about the horrific conditions inside Delaney Hall." "I am calling on everyone — especially members of federal, state, and local government — to keep people safe, de-escalate the situation, and lower the temperature," Sherrill told Fox News Digital. ANTI-ICE AGITATORS CLASH WITH FEDERAL AGENTS OUTSIDE NEW JERSEY DETENTION CENTER AS TENSIONS ESCALATE Demonstrations have been ongoing for days after detainees in the facility wrote an open letter claiming they were not being fed, not receiving proper medical care and not being allowed to speak to their families. The demonstrations have turned violent at several points. On Wednesday night, keffiyeh-clad agitators clashed with ICE, hurling objects across a barrier as tensions continued to escalate. The agitators, protesting allegedly poor conditions for illegal immigrants held at the detention center, wielded mattresses and large traffic cones as makeshift shields. Video obtained by Fox News Digital shows agitators shouting, "kill yourself, bro!" and "how do you live with yourself?" while tossing mattresses and other objects at agents. EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: DEMS SLAMMED FOR DEMANDING ‘FIVE-STAR ACCOMMODATIONS’ FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AT ICE FACILITY The ICE agents deployed batons, pepper spray and threw objects back, in one instance tossing a wooden pallet at an agitator after yanking it away, according to video from the scene. Sherrill has called for the closure of Delaney Hall. She attempted to access the facility on Memorial Day, though she was denied entry by officials. Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., was granted access to conduct congressional oversight, though Sherrill was not. Kim detailed his entry into the facility in a series of X posts, calling the conditions "unacceptable" and citing a carton of milk he saw that was set to expire the next day. Fox News Digital reached out to Sherrill for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19d93bee6011c3f4e9263e TikToker fired from job after praying for Pam Bondi to suffer 'worst case of cancer anybody's ever seen' te 2026-05-29T18:21:47.831Z TikToker fired from job after praying for Pam Bondi to suffer 'worst case of cancer anybody's ever seen' A TikToker has lost her job after posting a video that appeared to pray for former Attorney General Pam Bondi to suffer permanently from cancer, prompting outrage across social media. In the video, the TikToker says, "Dear MAGA Lord Jesus, please let her end up with a hole in her throat that she has to push every time she speaks. Dear God, if there is a MAGA God, please let Pam Bondi's throat cancer be the worst case of cancer anybody's ever seen." The TikTok, posted by @glitterandcrossbones, which is currently set to private, appeared to have been posted by Caitlyn Aguiar, who had worked as an assistant vice president for the Inbound Contact Center at Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union since January 2024, according to her LinkedIn page, which appears to have been taken down. SUSPECT WITH LENGTHY RAP SHEET ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED PAM BONDI 'MURDER-FOR-HIRE' SCHEME: FBI Bondi, 60, who fired from the Department of Justice in early April, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and undergone treatment. In the TikTok, Aguiar continued, "Please let her have to take on the suffering that she's unleashed upon the thousands, millions, dare I say, of Americans in this country. Dear MAGA Lord Jesus, please let her end up with a hole in her throat that she has to push every time she speaks. Please, dear MAGA Lord Jesus..." She added, "Please let this be the karma that she so justly deserves, MAGA Lord Jesus. Amen." In a screenshot of her Facebook profile, which now appears to be deleted, Aguiar identified herself as being employed at Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union, as well as being from Massachusetts and a "digital creator." PAM BONDI DIAGNOSED WITH THYROID CANCER WEEKS AFTER DEPARTING AS TRUMP'S ATTORNEY GENERAL: REPORT An X user from North Carolina replied to Aguiar’s TikTok, posted by Libs of TikTok, and wrote, "My opinion: I can say one thing for sure...if there was someone like this at my Credit Union (and I love my CU) and I walked in to do a transaction and this was the only employee there, I WOULD TELL HER TO HER FACE IN FRONT OF EVERYONE THERE WHAT A HORRIBLE, CRUEL, HATEFUL, EVIL, DEMONIC HUMAN SHE WAS and I'd turn around and walk out." The user added, "I would NOT trust that person and would NOT let her touch anything of mine. Been on this earth too long to deal with mentally deranged people. Who knows what stupid crap she would do if she knew you were MAGA/Conservative/Republican. NOPE!" PAM BONDI CANCELS APPEARANCE AT ANTI-TRAFFICKING SUMMIT OVER MEDICAL ISSUE In a statement posted to its Facebook page Friday, Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union said, "Yesterday, we became aware of offensive comments posted on TikTok by an individual who was employed by Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union at the time of the post. This conduct is inconsistent with Jeanne D’Arc’s policies, Code of Ethics, and core values." The company added, "Jeanne D’Arc does not support or condone this behavior, or any conduct by an employee that violates our policies, values, and commitment to those we serve. Although Jeanne D’Arc does not comment on personnel matters, we can confirm that the individual is no longer employed by Jeanne D’Arc." Fox News Digital reached out to Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union and attempted to reach Aguiar for comment.  Bondi was fired last month as Attorney General, reportedly due in part to her handling of the Epstein files. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19d927ee6011c3f4e92635 Pentagon hosts first-ever Israeli–Lebanese military talks aimed at curbing Hezbollah te 2026-05-29T18:21:27.675Z Pentagon hosts first-ever Israeli–Lebanese military talks aimed at curbing Hezbollah Israeli and Lebanese military delegations opened Pentagon-mediated talks Friday morning in Washington, launching a new U.S.-brokered security coordination track aimed at preventing renewed escalation along the Israel–Lebanon border and shoring up a fragile ceasefire reached in mid-April. A State Department official told Fox News Digital that, "As we have continuously stated, the only path to lasting peace is through direct negotiations between the two sovereign governments." The discussions mark a shift from diplomatic negotiations into direct military coordination, with talks expected to focus on ceasefire enforcement, border stability, Israeli withdrawal from parts of southern Lebanon and the role of the Lebanese Armed Forces in containing Hezbollah. ISRAEL MOVES TOWARDS CEASEFIRE DEAL WITH HEZBOLLAH: REPORTS The talks come weeks after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire first reached during the broader regional conflict tied to the U.S.–Iran war. While large-scale fighting has eased, Israeli forces continue operating inside parts of southern Lebanon and Hezbollah maintains drone and rocket capabilities, keeping tensions high along the border. The ceasefire was extended on May 15 for another 45 days, creating pressure on both sides to show progress before the current arrangement expires. But analysts say the central question overshadowing the talks is whether Lebanon can realistically curb Hezbollah’s military power without risking internal collapse. "This will be the first meeting between representatives of the militaries since the start of the negotiation process between Lebanon and Israel," Ahmed Sharawi, a research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies think tank, told Fox News Digital. Representing Lebanon in the talks is Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal, who previously served as commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces in southern Lebanon, an area where Hezbollah maintains a strong presence. Hezbollah is the Iran-backed Lebanese terrorist organization designated by the United States as a foreign terrorist organization.  "What we should expect is talks regarding de-confliction and what the expectations are for the LAF in terms of the broader disarmament plan against Hezbollah’s weapons," he said. Sharawi said the chances of a broader breakthrough remain limited so long as Hezbollah remains heavily armed and politically entrenched inside Lebanon. "The biggest obstacle here is that the Lebanese state is yet to present a feasible plan to disarm Hezbollah," he said. LAWMAKERS QUESTION WHETHER US MOVING FAST ENOUGH TO CAPITALIZE ON HEZBOLLAH'S WEAKENED STATE He pointed to the terms of the November 2024 ceasefire agreement, which placed responsibility for disarming Hezbollah on the Lebanese state. "We are yet to see the confiscation of one single bullet from Hezbollah," Sharawi said. He also warned that Hezbollah’s deep support among Lebanon’s Shiite population complicates any attempt to move toward normalization with Israel. "There’s a fear of a civil war," he said. "That also accounts for the Lebanese state’s unwillingness to disarm Hezbollah." The talks opened as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled Israel intends to maintain military pressure on Hezbollah despite the negotiations. Sharawi argued the Trump administration nevertheless appears determined to push the process forward as part of a broader effort to weaken Iranian influence in the region. "The reason behind these meetings is that President Trump is really trying to push for a peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon," he said. "Peace between these two countries could really undermine Hezbollah and its influence in Lebanon." WALTZ SAYS TRUMP HAS CREATED 'BEST CHANCE IN OUR LIFETIME' TO BREAK HEZBOLLAH’S GRIP ON LEBANON Israeli analysts similarly described the talks less as a breakthrough and more as a strategic signal aimed at Hezbollah. "The war between us and Hezbollah is continuing," Yossi Kuperwasser, senior project manager at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security and former head of the Research Division of Israeli Military Intelligence, told Fox News Digital. "There is no doubt the Lebanese government does not have a monopoly on the use of force in Lebanon," he said. ‘OVERBLOWN’ REPORTS ON ISRAEL–LEBANON NORMALIZATION RISK HINDERING BORDER TALKS BEFORE THEY BEGIN: OFFICIAL Kuperwasser said expectations for an immediate diplomatic breakthrough should remain low, but argued the talks themselves send an important political message. "The purpose of these talks is first and foremost to send a message to Hezbollah and also to the Americans," he said. "Both sides are prepared to sit together against Hezbollah and signal that they are moving, even if slowly, toward normalization between Israel and Lebanon." He argued Hezbollah has been weakened politically and militarily by the ongoing conflict and by growing frustration among Lebanese civilians displaced by the fighting. "For years Hezbollah portrayed itself as the defender of Lebanon," Kuperwasser said. "Now many Lebanese see Hezbollah as responsible for the suffering Lebanon is experiencing." Kuperwasser added that while Israel supports strengthening the Lebanese army, Beirut fears direct confrontation with Hezbollah could ignite another civil war. "The Lebanese government fears military action against Hezbollah would lead to civil war," he said. "That fear shapes everything." The talks also come amid mounting domestic pressure inside Israel, where critics of Netanyahu have accused the government of pursuing containment rather than decisive military victory against Hezbollah. Speaking Friday during a visit to Israel’s northern front, Netanyahu said Israeli forces had crossed the Litani River and were operating across multiple parts of Lebanon.  "We are operating in Beirut, in the Bekaa Valley, across the entire front and striking Hezbollah hard," Netanyahu said. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s leadership is attempting to balance growing American pressure with fears of internal instability and renewed sectarian conflict. Neither the Israeli Embassy in Washington nor the Lebanese Embassy in Washington immediately responded to requests for comment. The Pentagon did not have anything to add when asked to comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19d8feee6011c3f4e9261d Ex-Iowa School Leader Who Was in the U.S. Illegally Sentenced to 2 Years te 2026-05-29T18:20:46.712Z Ex-Iowa School Leader Who Was in the U.S. Illegally Sentenced to 2 Years Ian Roberts, the former Des Moines superintendent, climbed high in the American education system without legal status in the country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19d8eaee6011c3f4e92614 3 Latvian Climbers Die in Fall on Mt. McKinley te 2026-05-29T18:20:26.792Z 3 Latvian Climbers Die in Fall on Mt. McKinley The accident occurred at about 18,000 feet in the area of Denali Pass. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19d43bee6011c3f4e9259a What happens when companies become too AI-pilled? te 2026-05-29T18:00:27.914Z What happens when companies become too AI-pilled? The people deciding that AI can replace your job are also the ones least likely to understand what your job truly involves, according to Box founder Aaron Levie, who pointed to this as an example of “AI psychosis.” Indeed, ClickUp recently cut 22% of its workforce for AI agents, tech layoffs in 2026 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19d221ee6011c3f4e92548 Mamdani’s ‘COGE’ rollout gets DOGE’s attention after critics say he ripped off Elon Musk te 2026-05-29T17:51:29.271Z Mamdani’s ‘COGE’ rollout gets DOGE’s attention after critics say he ripped off Elon Musk New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani introduced the Commission on Government Efficiency, or COGE, on Thursday in New York, saying the panel would find ways to make city government "work smarter, faster, and more effectively" for working people. City Hall said COGE will review the city charter, hold public hearings and develop proposals that could go before voters in November. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos responded to the announcement by praising the concept and calling for tax relief. "This is great and they do deserve that. And, with some of the savings, we can zero out taxes on the bottom half of earners. The best way to put money in people's pockets is not to take it out in the first place," Bezos said on X. SOCIALIST ZOHRAN MAMDANI LAUNCHES ELON MUSK-STYLE ‘COGE’ CHAIRED BY SOROS-ALIGNED DEM Mamdani said the commission was aimed at improving how government serves residents. "For too long, bureaucracy has stood in the way of delivering the housing, transit, childcare and public services our city needs," Mamdani said. "The Commission on Government Efficiency will take a hard look at how City government functions and identify the reforms we need to deliver faster, smarter and more effectively for working people." Mamdani said rebuilding public trust requires demonstrating that the government can produce results. MAMDANI'S WALL STREET COURTSHIP SPARKS CRITICISM OF ANTI-BILLIONAIRE AGENDA "Restoring faith in government starts with proving government can actually deliver," he said. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., said Mamdani’s announcement showed Democrats were warming to an issue they previously criticized when President Donald Trump’s administration pursued federal government efficiency efforts. "Remember when Democrats ridiculed President Trump and his administration for tackling government waste?" Blackburn said, adding that the idea of cutting government waste had broad appeal. "Looks like they ran the numbers and found eliminating fraud, waste, and abuse is quite popular," she said. JASON CHAFFETZ: DEMOCRATS HAVE MADE A FATAL ERROR OPPOSING DOGE The White House established the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, by executive order on Jan. 20, 2025, saying the office would modernize federal technology and software "to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity." Matt Van Swol, a conservative commentator and former Department of Energy nuclear scientist, said Republicans’ push for efficiency had been rejected because of its political source. "It's insane how every Republican idea is bad because it's a Republican doing it," he said. 'MISSISSIPPI MUSK': STATE AUDITOR'S MOGE REPORT FINDS $400M IN GOVERNMENT WASTE Conservative journalist Nick Shirley also compared the new commission to the Trump administration's DOGE. "This sounds a lot like DOGE … Weird how your own governor questioned me when I speculated the sudden increase in spending in areas like childcare in NYC and now you do this. (Which is a good thing btw!)," Shirley said. Shirley argued government efficiency should transcend partisan politics. "Cutting waste, fraud, and abuse should be the most nonpartisan issue in America as it affects everyone," he said. Comedian Arynne Wexler criticized the commission from the right. "Exactly what NYC needs," Wexler wrote. "More government run by socialists." Mayor Mamdani's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19d20dee6011c3f4e9253f Former Attorney General Pam Bondi hails Trump admin's 'justice and transparency' on Epstein files te 2026-05-29T17:51:09.272Z Former Attorney General Pam Bondi hails Trump admin's 'justice and transparency' on Epstein files Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who spoke before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Friday, stood behind the Trump administration's work releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files, according to a copy of her prepared opening remarks obtained by Fox News Digital. "Before we start today, I want to reiterate what I have said many times regarding the Department’s handling during my tenure as Attorney General of the voluminous materials that are now commonly known as the Epstein Files," she told the committee, according to the document. "I am proud of the Department’s record and commitment to transparency under my leadership. We demonstrated an unprecedented commitment to transparency in the Department’s search for, collection, and review of the Epstein files, producing nearly 3 million pages of material, including thousands of videos and hundreds of thousands of images," Bondi asserted. Bondi has since departed from the Capitol following her voluntary transcribed interview with the House Oversight Committee, Fox News has learned. Friday's interview was transcribed, though not video recorded. BONDI GRILLED ON EPSTEIN FILES IN FIRST CAPITOL HILL RETURN SINCE DOJ OUSTER "These investigations span FOUR administrations, dating back to the Bush administration and have gone on through the Obama administration, the first Trump administration, and the Biden administration. The only time federal prosecutors were permitted to launch investigations against Epstein and Maxwell was when President Trump occupied the White House. Only under President Trump were 3 million Epstein related documents released," Bondi said, according to her prepared remarks. The former attorney general further described "an enormously complicated and labor-intensive process." "To the best of my knowledge, the Department produced everything required under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Our diligent and good faith effort to collect materials ensured that all potentially responsive documents that could be reasonably located would see the light of day," she noted, according to the copy of her remarks. "All Department components were directed to submit any potentially responsive records, resulting in a comprehensive review of millions of documents. As the head of a large Department with broad responsibilities, I did not lead every aspect of this effort or conduct that document review myself. I delegated oversight over this process to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche," Bondi continue. Blanche was appointed acting attorney general on April 2 after President Donald Trump announced Bondi's departure. He is not considered Bondi's permanent replacement as head of the DOJ. Bondi told the committee on Friday that "the team of professionals who reviewed all of the materials that we collected assured me the only materials that were withheld were either non-responsive, privileged, or duplicative." "Although not required by the Act, the Department has given Congress access to unredacted, duplicative materials in the Reading Room in an effort at maximum transparency," Bondi said. "There were redaction errors," she continued. "But since day one of this process, this Department has been committed to accountability and transparency. Our stance has always been that the Department stands ready to review any potential evidence of criminal activity related to Epstein and his associates and would pursue appropriate investigative or prosecutorial action wherever the facts and law warrant." FORMER PRINCE ANDREW, SARAH FERGUSON DUBBED ROYAL FAMILY'S 'BONNIE AND CLYDE' AS EPSTEIN FALLOUT GROWS: AUTHOR "I would like to repeat what I shared before the House Judiciary Committee in February: I have spent my entire career fighting for victims and I will continue to do so. I am deeply sorry for what any victim has been through, especially as a result of that monster. If they have any information to share with law enforcement about anyone who has hurt them or abused them, the FBI is waiting to hear from them," Bondi's opening statement said. "The bottom line is: justice and transparency in this matter have been delivered at the direction of President Trump and his administration," she asserted. Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to reports this week. Katie Miller, a former White House staffer and podcast host who is married to White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller, reposted an Axios report on X on Tuesday. "Pam has been quietly kicking cancer's ass the last few weeks," she wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19d1f9ee6011c3f4e92536 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Charisma Carpenter flashes her toned figure in low-cut red bikini te 2026-05-29T17:50:49.425Z 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Charisma Carpenter flashes her toned figure in low-cut red bikini Charisma Carpenter is bringing the heat in anticipation of summer. In a recent Instagram dump, the 55-year-old actress posted a series of photos from her serene weekend, including some of her reading, lounging on the beach and walking around her neighborhood. "Could get used to this. 🪴 🪏 🌳 🌊 🏖️ ☀️🚲 📚," she captioned the post. One of the photos showed the actress smiling for the camera as she posed for a selfie at the beach in a red bikini, which she paired with a large straw sunhat and a pair of sunglasses. 'LANDMAN' STAR ALI LARTER STUNS IN RED BIKINI SELFIE FROM HER TRAILER She later shared another photo of her day spent tanning at the beach, which featured a peek at her red bikini bottoms and her toned legs, with the ocean on her left and the sky above. "What a beautiful lady wow ❤️🔥😍," one fan wrote in the comments section. Another added, "You have super cute smile sweet Charisma." "Awwww that smile always brightens the darkest days ❤️❤️❤️," a third fan wrote. Carpenter rose to fame playing Cordelia Chase, an original member of the Scooby Gang, on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," which she starred in for the show's first three seasons, alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alyson Hannigan and Nicholas Brendon. She left "Buffy" to join the cast of its spin-off show, "Angel," which starred another "Buffy" alum, David Boreanez, who played the new show's titular character. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER When news broke out that a "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" reboot was in the works at Hulu, Carpenter told IGN in July 2025 that "it would be a dream to be included," but was unsure how it would work considering her character died in season five of "Angel." "These writers are wildly creative, I'm sure they could figure it out if they wanted to. If it was a fan thing, where if there was a thirst or craving or need for Cordelia to be there, I'm sure with one hell of a creative team they have leading the writers room, it would be possible," she said. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "[Cordelia] was built up so big, she'd grown so much, she'd had this remarkable journey, and for her to go out the way that she did just felt so unjust," she added. Ultimately, the reboot, titled "Buffy: New Sunnydale," which Gellar was working on with Academy Award-winning director, Chloé Zhao, was scrapped by Hulu. "We had an executive on our show who was not only not a fan of the original, but was proud to constantly remind us that he had never seen the entirety of the series and how it wasn't for him," Gellar told People in March. "That's very hard when you're taking a property that is as beloved as 'Buffy,' not just to the world, but to me and Chloé. So that tells you the uphill battle that we had been fighting since day one, when your executive is literally proud to tell you that he didn't watch it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19cfdbee6011c3f4e924c6 WNBA betting preview: Why the Sparks-Mystics total is the play with Kelsey Plum sidelined tonight te 2026-05-29T17:41:47.914Z WNBA betting preview: Why the Sparks-Mystics total is the play with Kelsey Plum sidelined tonight Lost in the shuffle of the NHL and NBA Playoffs, and MLB labor talks is the fact that the WNBA has started its season and games are in full swing. We still don't have most teams done with a quarter of their season, so it is still early, but we are starting to see some of the teams take shape. I love the league and basketball, so betting on the WNBA is one of my favorite things. Tonight, we do it as the Sparks play the Mystics. The Los Angeles Sparks are a team that has a lot of potential, but haven't looked great through six games this season. The team, led by Kelsey Plum, is looking to capitalize on its scoring superstar. In basketball, it is very common to succeed if you have one really good player and surround him or her with decent talent. The problem is that Plum will be out due to an ankle injury. That means if they only have decent talent around her, someone needs to step up. The candidates for improved performance over the next few games are Dearica Hamby and Nneka Ogwumike. Both are already averaging 15 or more points this season. I also should mention that both are probably better than "decent" players. They are strong contributors who make a difference on every team. Someone like Cameron Brink or maybe Ariel Atkins will get more opportunities without Plum on the floor. Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA assists record to a chorus of boos as Valkyries spoil the milestone The Washington Mystics are still trying to figure it out. They have some good pieces, but they don't really have everything they need to be true competitors. I'd actually be fairly surprised if they make the postseason. As of right now, they are 3-3 with some inconsistent games. It is still early, so I don't want to put too much judgment on this team or what they could be. But, I'd classify the Mystics as rebuilding or at least building, compared to the Sparks, who are more championship hopefuls. The main building block of this team is Sonia Citron. She was the third overall pick last year and had a great rookie campaign. She is building off of that this year with 17.2 points per game, 3.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. If they can keep her, she will be the face of the franchise for multiple years. She has had a couple of tough games this season, but the team split those two games. So they are capable of winning despite her struggles, which is a good sign for their future. In tonight's game, the Sparks probably have the better overall roster. However, without Plum, I think there are reasons to question how efficient they will be. Plum is a dominant ball-handler who is probably classified as a shoot-first point guard. They should still have the talent to score, but it could have some challenges. The total dropped quite a bit from the opener after Plum was announced out. However, this Sparks team is playing very little defense this season. The Mystics aren't that much better. Combined, they are averaging 182.3 points per game allowed. I expect Citron to bounce back after a bad game, and I think the Sparks will be fine getting to 75+ points without Plum. Give me the over 165.5. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19cfc7ee6011c3f4e924bd Christian farming communities under siege as US report names Fulani militants Nigeria's deadliest threat te 2026-05-29T17:41:27.920Z Christian farming communities under siege as US report names Fulani militants Nigeria's deadliest threat JOHANNESBURG — An estimated 30,000 mostly Muslim Fulani militants are operating in Nigeria, causing "worsening insecurity and religious freedom violations," according to an influential new report. The report, by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), states "violence by Fulani militants caused the highest number of deaths among all religious communities in Nigeria over the last year, as compared to attacks by organized insurgent groups and criminal gangs." The Fulanis, so-called herders of livestock, have, according to the USCIRF report, "targeted Christian (farming) communities in the Middle Belt and, increasingly, the South, burning homes and churches as well as kidnapping, raping, and murdering." CHRISTIANS TARGETED IN SYSTEMATIC KIDNAPPING CAMPAIGN IN NIGERIA BY JIHADI HERDSMEN, EXPERTS SAY But a former counterterrorism expert at the State Department told Fox News Digital that the kind of strikes the U.S., working with Nigerian government forces, have recently carried out in Nigeria’s North against Islamist terrorist organizations such as Boko Haram and Islamic State, wouldn’t work against the Fulanis in the predominantly Christian central areas of the country. Sterling Tilley, former acting director of the Bureau of Counterterrorism, who has worked in Nigeria for the State Department, said that the U.S. "militarily dealing with the farmer-herder conflict is not advisable because it is likely to bring more instability in the country." Tilley, now director of the Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship at Howard University, added, "There are some steps that can be taken to quell the violence, but there must be Nigerian political will to do so." This week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth commented on the recent strikes ordered by President Donald Trump on Nigeria, saying, "Maybe a year ago, [the president] heard the call of Nigerian Christians who were being targeted and killed by ISIS. And he said, 'Pete, I want the War Department to focus on ensuring that we do everything we can to protect those Christians.'" NIGERIA NAMED EPICENTER OF GLOBAL KILLINGS OF CHRISTIANS OVER FAITH IN 2025, REPORT SAYS Christians make up approximately 48% of Nigeria’s population. Fulani militants, the USCIRF report stated, "have often carried out operations during Christian holidays such as Christmas or Easter to further maximize the psychological impact, terrifying those communities from gathering to celebrate or worship. During attacks, assailants sometimes utter slogans with religious connotations, such as "Allahu Akbar" (Arabic for "God is great").  But, according to the report, Muslims are being attacked too. "Fulani assailants have not spared Muslims, raiding herders’ cattle and violently attacking non-Fulani Muslim communities," the report added. "Violence at the hands of militants from the Fulani tribe far outnumbers violence from all other militant groups such as Boko Haram or ISWAP (Islamic State West African Province)," Henrietta Blyth, CEO of Open Doors UK & Ireland, an organization that highlights the persecution of Christians, told Fox News Digital.   While her organization was not part of the report, she said, "My heart has been broken as I have heard stories from women and men who have seen their beloved family members butchered in front of them or carried off into a life of slavery."  AFRICAN UNION CHIEF DENIES GENOCIDE CLAIMS AGAINST CHRISTIANS AS CRUZ WARNS NIGERIAN OFFICIALS Blyth added: "The situation is complicated, and as the report concludes, it is too simplistic to say all perpetrators are religiously motivated. What is undisputable is that Christians are highly vulnerable and often the victims, paying the price in blood. They desperately need protection and, for hundreds of thousands driven from their homes, the chance to heal and rebuild their lives." The USCIRF report also stated, "Criticism of responses to Fulani militant violence from federal and state authorities has often described their responses as unsatisfactory at best and complicit at worst." Tilley told Fox News Digital that elections are to be held in Nigeria next year, and "the Fulani do have considerable political influence as a voting block. Thus, the Nigerian government seems reluctant to take actions necessary to quell the violence for fear that they could lose their base of support in the North and Middle Belt." Fox News Digital reached out to the Nigerian government for comment, but did not receive a response by publication time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19cfb3ee6011c3f4e924af Dakich: sports media has created an ‘industry’ out of complaining about white athletes like Caitlin Clark te 2026-05-29T17:41:07.992Z Dakich: sports media has created an ‘industry’ out of complaining about white athletes like Caitlin Clark Dan Dakich thinks the latest Caitlin Clark complaint is part of a much bigger media problem. Former ESPN host Cari Champion recently criticized Clark, accusing the Indiana Fever star of receiving favorable treatment from the WNBA and taking issue with the way Clark and her fans carry themselves. Dakich did not see it that way. The OutKick host used Champion’s latest Clark criticism to unload on what he sees as a sports media industry built around race-based complaints whenever prominent White athletes or media figures are involved. "Sports media waits on every single move that a white person makes," Dakich said on Thursday's Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich. "The latest is ‘blatant favoritism.’ Well, it can’t be any farther from the truth when talking about Caitlin Clark and the Fever." Then Dakich took it a step further. "But an African-American and failed SportsCenter anchor, Cari Champion, is once again whining about Caitlin Clark," Dakich continued. "I’m telling you, man, there’s an industry for African-Americans to whine about every move — whether it’s Jaxson Dart, whether it’s Caitlin Clark, whether it’s me — of every white person. Y’all are doing pretty good with it." That was the real point. Dakich was not just defending Clark from one media personality. He was arguing that Clark has become the latest White athlete to be picked apart through a racial lens by people who realize that attacking white athletes makes them popular among a certain segment of the population. We also need to acknowledge the obvious: Caitlin Clark is popular because people care about Caitlin Clark. She sells tickets. She drives television ratings. She brings attention to the WNBA in a way no player ever has. Her games matter in the national sports conversation, and every hard foul, technical, facial expression and postgame comment becomes a debate. CAITLIN CLARK IS THE 'MOST POPULAR ATHLETE IN AMERICA,' WNBA COMMISSIONER DECLARES It's certainly not because the WNBA is protecting her. In most cases, the opposite is generally true. It's because she is the biggest star the league has ever had. And even that isn't because she's white. It's because she plays basketball in a way that no woman ever really has. Steph Curry isn't popular because he's Black. He's popular because he hits threes unlike anyone in history. Clark brought that to the women's game. Dakich also ripped Champion directly for her criticism of Clark. "Cari Champion, who legitimately, if people are being honest — which they can’t — was the worst employee ever at ESPN," Dakich said. Champion has publicly framed her ESPN exit as a case of being unappreciated (she also blamed racism because, of course). She announced in 2020 that it was time to leave ESPN, then later claimed the network made her feel like she "didn’t matter." That is Champion’s version of the story. But people who worked inside ESPN at the time may remember the situation very differently. I worked there, and Champion’s reputation inside the building was not a secret. I was once assigned to produce an ESPN Radio special involving Champion and my supervisor warned me that she was difficult to work with. In my experience, difficult proved to be a massive understatement. Dakich described the exit in harsher terms. "Now think about this: a beautiful African-American woman gets fired at ESPN. Have you turned ESPN on? That tells you how horrible Cari Champion is. But good for her, we’re talking about her," the OutKick host said. Champion is free to dislike Clark. Nobody has to root for the Fever star. Nobody has to pretend every reaction from Clark is perfect. JEMELE HILL QUIETLY DELETES CAITLIN CLARK POST FOLLOWING STALKER ARREST But the idea that Clark has received some kind of easy ride from the WNBA is laughable. Clark has been shoved, grabbed, mocked, criticized and blamed for the alleged behavior of "her" fans. She has also been expected to carry the weight of an entire league’s newfound popularity while veteran players, media members and commentators continue to preach that she doesn't deserve that attention. That is the part Dakich clearly finds ridiculous. "She’s claiming the Fever star gets favorable treatment from the league, along with proclaiming that she, Cari Champion — who is the worst of the worst — doesn’t like how she acts or how her fans act," Dakich said. "See, this is an age-old thing. Weren’t we talking about this three years ago? Of course we were." The names change, but the playbook does not. Dakich brought up Jaxson Dart for a reason. Dart recently introduced President Donald Trump at a rally in New York, and the reaction from many corners of sports media was as predictable as it was exhausting. The conversation quickly became another referendum on politics, race, and locker-room dynamics. That is the pattern Dakich was pointing to. With Dart, it was a White quarterback standing next to Trump. With Clark, it's a White basketball star bringing unprecedented attention to the WNBA. With Dakich, in his view, it's a White media personality saying things the sports media class does not like. Find the white person. Frame the controversy through race. Pat yourself on the back for being a hero. Devour the praise from like-minded race-hustlers in sports media. Rinse. Repeat. Dakich is right that there's an industry built on this pattern, but the more important point he made was this: "Y’all are doing pretty good with it." That's exactly why this isn't going to change anytime soon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19cfa0ee6011c3f4e924a6 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is a prime example that Disney's Star Wars is on life support te 2026-05-29T17:40:48.067Z 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is a prime example that Disney's Star Wars is on life support Ever since Disney took over Star Wars, one of America’s most well-known and cherished franchises, it has been eroding. Is it dead? Not quite, but I’d say it’s on life support. To be charitable, I could say that it’s a shell of its former self. It used to have one of the most, if not the most dedicated fanbases in all of film and television, but then, Disney took over. The new trilogy bastardized the established canon and disrespected the original characters. Former President of Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy decided to go the woke route by staking the claim that "The Force is Female," putting an emphasis on female empowerment over proper storytelling and character development. Disney also unjustifiably fired Gina Carano from The Mandalorian after season 2, Solo bombed, The Acolyte was an abomination that got cancelled after only one season, and the list goes on. Sure, there have been some bright spots such as "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," "Andor," though it's been a costly show financially that is not watched nearly as much as it should because of Disney's failure to keep fans interested, and "The Mandalorian" season 1 and parts of season 2. There’s no better indication that Star Wars is cooked more than what is happening in the box office right now, though. After a seven-year absence from the box office, where fans were booing in the theater as Rey was revealed to be a Skywalker in Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars made its return on Memorial Day weekend with "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu." The title within itself should tell you how far Disney’s Star Wars has fallen into creative bankruptcy. It’s a bloated title with the names of the main characters. Imagine Star Wars Episode VI being called "Luke Skywalker and His Father" instead of "Return of the Jedi". It’s that bad. Anyway, the film ended the holiday weekend at the top of the box office, but it performed worse than the massive Disney Star Wars flop, Solo, when you adjust for inflation. Solo actually defeated "The Mandalorian and Grogu" in both nominal dollars and inflation-adjusted dollars. Solo's $84.4 million three-day opening in 2018 is equivalent to roughly $109–110 million today, about 33% higher than "The Mandalorian and Grogu's" $82 million opening weekend. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE If you compare the four-day holiday openings (both were Memorial Day releases), the gap is even larger. "The Mandalorian and Grogu" earned about $102 million over the four-day holiday weekend, while inflation-adjusted estimates put Solo's 2018 Memorial Day debut at roughly $136.6 million in 2026 dollars.  And even worse, an independent horror, "Obsession" just surpassed "The Mandalorian and Grogu" for the top spot at the box office on Wednesday. A film that had a budget reportedly around $750,000, directed by a YouTuber and TikToker, just took out a Star Wars film, which reportedly had a production and marketing budget of more than $300 million. If that’s not a clear indication that Star Wars is on life support, I don’t know what is. Word of mouth just trounced a cultural juggernaut brand. EARLY REVIEWS FOR NEW 'STAR WARS' MOVIE ARE GENERALLY HORRIFIC, BUT DOES ANYONE EVEN CARE AT THIS POINT? Where "Mandalorian and Grogu," and much of Star Wars has gone wrong, is best described in some of the responses to the movie from the media. The BBC said, "It’s felt like homework" to see Star Wars and try to somehow some way connect to stories and characters that aren’t worth loving or caring for at any significant level. Inverse said, "The Mandalorian and Grogu is Barely A Movie," which is spot on because the movie feels more like a few episodes of a weak Disney+ show that has to be stretched into a movie like butter scraped over too much bread. Star Wars can no longer print money, simply because of name recognition. The constant reliance on cheap callbacks and recycling characters through cheap imitations is leaving audiences feeling cheated and empty. For example, in this movie, Grogu is a baby version of Yoda, the Hutts are back, the Mandalorian plays a Luke Skywalker figure who falls in a pit to fight a giant monster while visiting the Hutts, there’s a battle on a snow planet calling back to "Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back," and so on. Baby Yoda was fine for a season or two of the show, but now it just feels as if Disney cannot make compelling original characters, or find a way to properly care for the ones that established this franchise in the first place. Disney can’t even compel audiences to care enough to keep a Star Wars movie at the top of the box office for a whole week. It’s damning. This is what modern-day Hollywood has done to beloved intellectual properties, though. It has desecrated them with woke nonsense, weak storytelling, uncompelling characters, and a belief that sticking to the source material and respecting established lore is old-fashioned. "Star Trek," "Doctor Who," "Marvel: Phase Five" (properly known as the M-She-U), "Lord of the Rings" (Rings of Power), you name it. Hollywood has again and again lit the fire and burned many franchises to the ground to the point they are unrecognizable. The question is now, "What does Disney do next with Star Wars?" My guess is it tries a reboot of the original trilogy, and the fact that I’m even writing this makes me want to throw up. I hope I'm wrong, but I don't see where else Disney goes, especially after the Starfighter movie featuring Ryan Gosling that'll attract audiences because of the actor, not because they care about the Star Wars brand or story being told. Star Wars is a franchise that should have had a century’s-long staying power, yet its grave is already being dug, with the studio scrambling to find a way to salvage the spare parts like Jawas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19cd7cee6011c3f4e9245b Man pleads guilty to stabbing girlfriend to death after Loop 101 car crash te 2026-05-29T17:31:40.151Z Man pleads guilty to stabbing girlfriend to death after Loop 101 car crash The defendant pleaded guilty to the 2019 murder of his girlfriend off the Loop 101 freeway in Peoria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19cd31ee6011c3f4e9240b After Nvidia’s $20B not-aqui-hire, AI chip startup Groq reportedly raising $650M te 2026-05-29T17:30:25.680Z After Nvidia’s $20B not-aqui-hire, AI chip startup Groq reportedly raising $650M Chipmaker Groq is looking to raise $650 million in internal funding as it pivots from hardware to focus more on AI inference, the process of refining the way AI models respond to prompted requests, per Axios. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19cadbee6011c3f4e923ae Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District te 2026-05-29T17:20:27.512Z Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District A Supreme Court court ruling last month rejected the state’s previous congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander and set off a redistricting race across the South. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19c898ee6011c3f4e92336 Trump’s Counterterror Strategy Focuses on the Left te 2026-05-29T17:10:48.148Z Trump’s Counterterror Strategy Focuses on the Left President Trump’s new counterterrorism strategy focuses on “violent left-wing extremists,” as well as narcoterrorists and Islamic terror groups. Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs explains what it means. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19c881ee6011c3f4e9231a Microsoft under fire for threatening security researcher with criminal investigation te 2026-05-29T17:10:25.592Z Microsoft under fire for threatening security researcher with criminal investigation A public spat between Microsoft and an independent security researcher reopens a long-running debate over who is responsible for securing software. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19c63fee6011c3f4e922d6 Hurricanes should punch ticket to Stanley Cup Finals as Canadiens face elimination in Game 5 te 2026-05-29T17:00:47.358Z Hurricanes should punch ticket to Stanley Cup Finals as Canadiens face elimination in Game 5 I was wrong about the last hockey play that I had. It was just a couple of nights ago, and in this same matchup. Tonight, we have a Game 5 over in the Eastern Conference and the first game of the series where a team can officially make it to the Stanley Cup Finals. Either the Canadiens extend the series, or the Hurricanes finally punch their ticket. You almost feel sorry for the Montreal Canadiens. They've taken the postseason and had to play every single possible game. To their credit, they've persevered and won the first two series. I made a point of this the other day, but this is now the 19th game that the Canadiens will play in the postseason. They didn't exactly have to battle to get into the postseason, but it does make for a grueling campaign. It also puts a lot of mental pressure on you as you're constantly battling. The good news for Montreal is that they've been in these situations before. They haven't exactly faced elimination in this way, aside from two Game 7s. In those previous elimination games, goalie Jakub Dobes was fantastic. Dobes allowed three total goals in over two hours on the ice. He stopped 65 of the 68 shots that came his way. Can he do it again tonight, and then for another two games if they do win? The Carolina Hurricanes are just one game away from finally reaching the Stanley Cup Finals. They have looked like the best team in the playoffs, losing just one game. The lone loss was fairly ugly as they lost 6-2 in the first game of this series. Since then, they've looked like their normal selves, winning the past three games. Their first two wins came in overtime with identical 3-2 scores. Then in the most recent game, they were able to take the win 4-0, finally getting to Dobes. NHL betting outlook focuses on two teams more familiar with each other in Game 4, ready for scoring The Hurricanes are massive favorites tonight to close out the series. They have three chances to make it to the Finals, so if they fail tonight, it won't be the end of the world, but the pressure is on them to get it done. The team is on the verge of something they haven't done with this group. The team will continue to ride Frederik Andersen, who is playing much better after that first game. The Hurricanes' defense deserves a lot of credit, though, as they have only allowed 64 shots on Andersen in this series. I'm not sure that the Canadiens' offense knows how to attack this Carolina defense. During the regular season, the team averaged 26.3 shots per game. That isn't a ton, but the Carolina defense has held them to just 16 shots per game, down from the 23.9 they allowed opponents during the regular season. Hockey is not a sport where a team just gives up. These games have been competitive, but I think Andersen and the Hurricanes' defense are locked in right now. I don't expect the Canadiens to win, and I think this is likely to be a lower-scoring game. Specifically, I will take the Canadiens to go under their 2.5 team total. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19c3fbee6011c3f4e92272 DOJ escalates blue-state ICE standoff after states refuse key federal request te 2026-05-29T16:51:07.673Z DOJ escalates blue-state ICE standoff after states refuse key federal request The Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it filed lawsuits against four Democrat-led states over their refusal to issue undercover license plates to ICE agents. DOJ Civil Division Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate previously issued an ultimatum to Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington, giving them until May 22 to provide immigration enforcement officers with undercover plates for their vehicles. Justice Department officials argue the states’ refusal unlawfully discriminates against federal law enforcement and violates the Constitution's Supremacy Clause. These lawsuits escalate a months-long standoff between the Justice Department and Democrat-led states over immigration enforcement. The cases could test the limits of the Supremacy Clause as the DOJ seeks to assert legal authority over state motor vehicle departments, while the states themselves maintain that they are not required to assist with civil immigration enforcement. "This Department of Justice will exercise any and all lawful authorities to support the brave men and women of law enforcement," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said. "Law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep Americans safe and must be able to carry out their duties effectively. By denying undercover license plates to DHS components, including ICE, while issuing them to their own state agencies, these governors are pursuing discriminatory and obstructionist policies against federal law enforcement." DOJ PUTS BLUE STATES ON NOTICE AS ICE FIGHT BARRELS TOWARD NEXT CONSTITUTIONAL SHOWDOWN An official in the Massachusetts governor’s office previously told Fox News Digital that the commonwealth does issue undercover plates to federal agents, but only if they are investigating criminal offenses. It refuses to do so in cases where civil infractions are being investigated, which covers most immigration cases. "In Massachusetts, we support law enforcement doing legitimate criminal investigative work, and local, state and federal agencies doing that work can request confidential plates," Gov. Maura Healey said in a statement flagged for Fox News Digital by her staff. "But that’s not what we are seeing from ICE and its unconstitutional tactics." Oregon, meanwhile, has gone a step further by placing a general moratorium on issuing undercover plates to federal agents, while Maine and Washington, like Massachusetts, are declining to provide plates for civil investigations. FEDERAL JUDGE RULES AGAINST DHS ON WARRANTLESS IMMIGRATION ARRESTS IN OREGON  "We look forward to defending this lawsuit," Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said in a statement his office shared with Fox News Digital. "We take public safety seriously, and work with federal partners to voluntarily provide hundreds of undercover plates every year for criminal investigations. Judges across the country have found that the Department of Homeland Security’s tactics in conducting civil immigration enforcement routinely violate the Constitution." "That is unacceptable," he added.  A spokesman for the Oregon governor’s office told Fox News Digital that Gov. Tina Kotek is waiting for the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles to conduct a review of its undercover plate policy and that she expects the agency to "communicate next steps." ANTI-ICE LAW SET TO TAKE EFFECT IN MAINE AS GOVERNOR FACES INCREASED CRITICISM FOR ALLOWING IT AMID SENATE RUN The Maine governor’s office did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Thursday. The lawsuits filed by the DOJ cite the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, which establishes federal law as supreme over conflicting state laws, arguing that it can be used to make the four Democratic states issue undercover license plates to ICE agents.  "The United States has sovereign authority to manage federal law enforcement activities and, under the Supremacy Clause, need not cede that authority to Maine (or any state) by abiding  by its dangerous policy which jeopardizes federal law enforcement operations and the officers who carry them out," the lawsuit reads. JONATHAN TURLEY: WHY BLUE STATES' NEW ANTI-ICE LAWS ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL VIRTUE SIGNALING  "Under the Supremacy Clause, States do not have the power to dictate how the Federal Government executes its constitutional powers within their borders," it continued. Conservative legal experts previously told Fox News Digital that they believe the DOJ is fighting an uphill battle in trying to compel states to issue specific license plates by leveraging the Supremacy Clause. "Federal law preempts state law when state law conflicts with a supreme federal law. And when it does, the state law is preempted, meaning that the state law cannot be given legal effect in those instances of conflict," Charles "Cully" Stimson, a senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, told Fox News Digital. "There is no law in my mind that is conflicting with federal law. You simply have state actors refusing to issue these types of license plates." Stimson did add that there is an underlying assumption that, by virtue of being in the union and as implied under the Constitution’s separation of powers, the four Democratic states should cooperate with the federal government to enforce laws. The Department of Justice did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19c3e7ee6011c3f4e92269 Judge temporarily blocks Trump DOJ's nearly $2B 'anti-weaponization' fund te 2026-05-29T16:50:47.673Z Judge temporarily blocks Trump DOJ's nearly $2B 'anti-weaponization' fund A U.S. judge temporarily blocked the Justice Department Friday from "taking any further action pursuant to the creation or operation" of a $1.778 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund."  The Trump administration said last week that the fund will compensate Americans unfairly targeted by politicized federal investigations on a "case-by-case" basis. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema’s order on Friday comes in response to a lawsuit filed by a group of plaintiffs that includes a former career prosecutor who alleges he was fired for his handling of Jan. 6 cases. The plaintiffs are suing to block payout from the fund.  The order, which lists the Justice Department as a defendant, states that the DOJ is blocked "from taking any further action pursuant to the creation or operation of the Anti-Weaponization Fund, which includes the transferring of money to the Fund; the consideration of any claims submitted to the Fund; and the disbursing of any funds from the Fund."  TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PUSHES BACK ON 'SLUSH FUND' ATTACKS AGAINST ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND AND LAYS OUT WHO QUALIFIES The judge also set a hearing for June 12 in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department for comment. The plaintiffs challenging the fund include former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Floyd, an Alexandria resident who prosecuted Capitol riot cases in Washington, D.C., before he was fired last year by then-Attorney General Pam Bondi. Floyd was a deputy chief of the Justice Department’s Capitol Siege Section. He said he believes his firing was retaliation for his Jan. 6 work, according to The Associated Press.  Another plaintiff is California State University Channel Islands professor Jonathan Caravello, who was acquitted of an assault charge. He was accused of throwing a tear gas canister at federal agents during a 2025 protest against an immigration raid at a Camarillo, California, cannabis farm.  Also named as plaintiffs are the government watchdog Common Cause; the city of New Haven, Connecticut; and the National Abortion Federation, an association of abortion providers. New Haven claims the Trump administration officials have targeted it and other municipalities that they perceive to be "sanctuary" cities. The federation said it fears that the fund will issue payments to people who have attacked abortion clinics, providing an incentive for more violence against its members, the AP also reported.  NEWSOM WANTS TO CLAW BACK TRUMP FUND CASH AS CALIFORNIA BURNS BILLIONS ON RAIL AND OTHER 'BOONDOGGLES' The Anti-Weaponization Fund was born out of a settlement between President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service. Trump filed the lawsuit against the IRS in January over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax records.  Claims will be determined by a five-person board appointed by the attorney general, with at least one member selected with consultation with congressional leadership, according to a Justice Department press release. At any point in time, the president has the power to remove a member without cause, it added.  "This is about seeking accountability for all Americans who were victims of law fare and weaponization: millions of Americans whose online speech was censored at the behest of the government, parents silenced at school boards, Senators whose records were secretly subpoenaed, churchgoers targeted by the FBI, and so on," a Justice Department document stated.  The Anti-Weaponization Fund was slated to last until Dec. 1, 2028.  Funding for the Anti-Weaponization Fund is coming from the Judgment Fund, which is a permanent Treasury account used to pay for settlements and claims against the government.  Fox News' Elaine Mallon, Kerri Urbahn and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19c1a7ee6011c3f4e92214 Judge halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘slush fund’ critics call a payoff to political allies te 2026-05-29T16:41:11.273Z Judge halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘slush fund’ critics call a payoff to political allies President Donald Trump gives a speech at the World Economic Forum on Jan. 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from moving forward with a fund that opponents fear will be used to pay off the president’s political allies. Judge Leonie Brinkema in the Eastern District of Virginia issued a brief order halting the Department of Justice, the Treasury Department and other high-ranking administration officials from taking any additional actions to create the fund or make payments from it. The order came in a lawsuit filed by a former federal prosecutor and a California professor. The plaintiffs are represented by the legal advocacy groups Democracy Forward and Common Cause. The lawsuit is part of a flurry of legal challenges against the fund. The Justice Department on May 18 announced a nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” that will make payments to individuals who believe they have been wronged by past administrations. The fund came as part of a settlement agreement in a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over the leaking of his tax return information by a former IRS contractor. Trump’s settlement agreement provides for the creation of the fund overseen by a board of five members chosen by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously served as Trump’s personal attorney. Trump can fire the members for any reason. Brinkema, a President Bill Clinton appointee, took no position on the legality of the fund in her order. She wrote that her order is to ensure no money is “irreversibly disbursed” while the plaintiffs’ motion for a temporary restraining order is pending. She also set a hearing for June 12 — likely ensuring the fund will remain blocked for at least the next two weeks. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit include Andrew Floyd, a former federal Jan. 6 case prosecutor who was fired by the DOJ in June 2025, and Joseph Caravello, a California university professor who was charged with felony assault on a federal officer after protesting an immigration raid last summer. A jury acquitted Caravello in April. The nine-count lawsuit alleges in part the fund violates the plaintiffs’ First and Fifth Amendment rights, and violates the authority of Congress. “Since its inception, this fund has been on a collision course with the United States Constitution,” their complaint says. Trump has written on social media that the fund will help those “who were so badly abused by an evil, corrupt, and weaponized Biden Administration” receive justice. Ashley Murray contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19c178ee6011c3f4e921d0 📚✨ Tucson Summer Reading Club for grown-ups is back ✨📚 te 2026-05-29T16:40:24.235Z 📚✨ Tucson Summer Reading Club for grown-ups is back ✨📚 If you ever participated in a certain beloved pizza-based summer reading program as a kid, then you already know the thrill of tracking your books, earning a prize and basking in the glory of free pizza. That kind of motivation made reading feel like an adventure and a celebration. We think adults deserve that same joy. This summer, Tucson Spotlight and Tucson Tome Gnome are back for year two of our Tucson Summer Reading Club for grown-ups, now with Pima County Public Library joining as a partner. Whether you're rediscovering your love of reading or already have a growing TBR stack, this program is for you. Track your reads, complete fun challenges, and earn prizes, just like the old days. 📖 Why a reading club for adults? Reading doesn't stop being magical after childhood. In fact, many of us crave the time, space and community to dive into great books, and a little encouragement never hurts. This club is about bringing people together through stories, supporting local bookstores, and reigniting that spark we felt when reading was both personal and celebrated. Whether you're into fiction, memoirs, graphic novels, or genre-bending epics, your reading counts, and it just might earn you some pizza. 🌟 How to participate Starting June 1, pick up your reading tracker and book bingo card at any Pima County Public Library branch, or at: Stacks Book Club, 1880 E. Tangerine Rd., Suite 140 or their new location at 2920 E. Broadway Blvd. (once its open.) Homeward Books Collective, 3054 N. 1st Ave, Unit 8. Or download them here and print them out on your own (find them here on June 1.) Once you've got your materials, track your reading, take on the bingo challenge and aim for those rewards! Pima County Public Library librarians have put together more than 20 curated reading lists to help you find your next book, covering everything from horror and cozy sci-fi to immigration stories and science. 🎁 Prizes We're keeping the spirit of Pizza Hut's "Book It!" program alive, with a Tucson twist: 📚 Read 5 books – Earn a limited edition sticker. 📚 Read 10 books – Earn a limited edition sticker + bookmark. 📚 Read 15 books – Earn a limited edition sticker + bookmark + magnet or button. 📚 Read 20 books – Earn a limited edition sticker + bookmark + magnet or button + a book or a pizza coupon 🧩 Complete a row on the bingo card – Be entered into a raffle to win a limited edition tote bag. Each completed row counts as a separate entry. All prizes will be distributed at our end-of-summer celebration on Sunday, August 16, 9 a.m. to noon at Coalition Space, and at library branch parties starting Aug. 14. Be sure to bring your card and tracker and come early -- quantities are limited and prizes are first come, first served. 📍 Why join? Reconnect with the joy of reading for fun, for growth or for a little friendly competition. Support Tucson's incredible network of local bookstores and authors. Discover new titles, genres, and maybe even reading buddies. Get rewarded for something you love, no essays or reports required. So grab your favorite bookmark, choose your next great read and join us for a summer of stories, stickers, and yes, pizza. Three community events are planned across the summer: a book swap and kickoff at Coalition Space on June 7, a mid-summer book swap and market at Di Luna Candles on July 11, and the end-of-summer party at Coalition Space on Aug. 16. Follow Tucson Spotlight, Tucson Tome Gnome and the Pima County Public Library on social media for updates, book recs, event details, and more. Happy reading! 📚🍕 Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please support our work with a paid subscription. Upgrade my subscription Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19bf9bee6011c3f4e92194 Popular country music star Gavin Adcock releases adrenaline-fueled new song 'Cheap Thrills' te 2026-05-29T16:32:27.914Z Popular country music star Gavin Adcock releases adrenaline-fueled new song 'Cheap Thrills' Country star Gavin Adcock cooked with his new song "Cheap Thrills." Adcock is one of the fastest-rising acts in the country music world, and he brings energy that is off the charts. The man is known for amping up fans, never being afraid to talk some trash and always providing music that is guaranteed to be a great time. COUNTRY MUSIC STAR CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH SPICY SWIMSUIT PHOTO Now, he's run off and done it again! Adcock released "Cheap Thrills" on Friday morning. The song features Hudson Westbrook, and it's exactly what fans have come to expect from the talented singer. It's the perfect track to crack some beers this summer while soaking up some sunshine with your buddies. Wouldn't have it any other way. COUNTRY MUSIC STAR STIRS UP FANS WITH SEE-THROUGH WHITE OUTFIT, VIDEO EXPLODES ONLINE You can listen to "Cheap Thrills" below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. "Blacked out on the front end of a bender." It's almost like this song was engineered for the wildest fans in the country music world. The exact kind of fan who attends a Gavin Adcock concert. Say whatever you want about him, but there's no doubt the man knows his lane and rowdy target demographic. It certainly feels like we've been on a bit of a run here in the country music world. Ella Langley is crushing it, Riley Green has new music out and plenty of other acts are flourishing. It's going to continue to be an epic year in the genre. Let me know what you think at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19bf86ee6011c3f4e92182 Manhunt targets ‘armed and dangerous’ murder suspect now on state’s most wanted list te 2026-05-29T16:32:06.872Z Manhunt targets ‘armed and dangerous’ murder suspect now on state’s most wanted list Investigators are searching for a murder suspect who has been on the run since Wednesday. Deputies say 38-year-old Jesse Phillips allegedly shot a man in the chest in Pickett County, Tennessee and drove off from the scene in his vehicle, possibly crossing state lines. Sheriff's deputies in Clinton County, Kentucky, discovered Phillips' vehicle, which is described as a black pickup truck with a yellow hood, at an Albany home on Norman Cole Road. The suspect is described as a White male with brown hair and brown eyes at a height of 5'10" and weighs approximately 225 pounds. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Pickett has been added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted List; there is a reward available for anyone who can provide information that can help investigators track him down. In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, a TBI spokesperson said: "At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday in Pickett County. On Wednesday, the Pickett County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 1000 block of Parker Road. Upon arrival, they found an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. The individual was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. His identity is currently being withheld pending notification of next of kin. At this time, the investigation remains active and ongoing." Authorities said if you see Pickett, do not approach as he is considered armed and dangerous. Instead, call 911. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19bf72ee6011c3f4e92179 Spencer Pratt 'catching fire' among frustrated LA Democrats, House lawmaker says te 2026-05-29T16:31:46.879Z Spencer Pratt 'catching fire' among frustrated LA Democrats, House lawmaker says Insurgent candidate Spencer Pratt has what it takes to become Los Angeles’ next mayor despite the "difficult job" ahead of winning over a heavily Democratic electorate, a senior California lawmaker told Fox News Digital. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., said mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt is resonating with voters in the deep-blue city by offering "common-sense" solutions to the dysfunction that has persisted under incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. Pratt, a former reality television personality best known for "The Hills," has risen to prominence in the race by calling attention to Bass’ alleged mismanagement of devastating wildfires that destroyed more than 18,000 structures — including his Pacific Palisades home — and the stalled recovery. He has also lit into Bass’ failure to make significant headway on street homelessness, drug addiction and crime. "He's catching fire among ardent historic Democrat voters because Karen Bass has been so ineffective," Issa said in an interview. "And every time she opens her mouth, she's talking about more of the same to people who have seen their streets, both crime-ridden and in fact … ineffectively managed." NBA STAR PLACES $36,000 BET ON OUTSIDER LA MAYORAL CANDIDATE SPENCER PRATT WINNING HEATED RACE "Do I see his common-sense campaigning as resonating? Absolutely," he continued. Pratt is vying in a nonpartisan June 2 primary against Bass and socialist City Council member Nithya Rahman. No candidate is expected to receive more than 50% of the vote, meaning the top two vote-getters will advance to a November runoff election. Recent polling shows all three candidates in a dead heat, even as Bass enjoys the support of high-profile Democrats, including former Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif. But Pratt, a registered Republican, faces long odds in a city where fewer than 20% of voters identify with the GOP. Bass-aligned groups have also run ads criticizing Pratt’s party affiliation despite the political newcomer officially running as an independent. KAREN BASS REFUSES TO GIVE 'YES OR NO' ANSWER ON WHETHER NONCITIZENS SHOULD VOTE IN LA: 'IT DEPENDS' Issa, however, said there is precedent for Los Angeles electing a mayor with Republican ties despite its Democratic leanings. "I will say that Dick Riordan, now deceased, but a Republican who was mayor a generation ago, had that same sort of common sense … and he did resonate. He was elected," the California Republican said. "He goes down in history as a period in which Los Angeles did improve very much, like New York and Rudy Giuliani." Riordan was the last Republican elected mayor of Los Angeles after winning a second term in 1997. Billionaire developer Rick Caruso, a Republican-turned-Democrat, lost a 2022 mayoral battle against Bass despite spending north of $100 million on his campaign. In a likely attempt to win over Democratic voters, Pratt has sought to divorce the race from national politics. "In L.A., they want to feel safe, they don’t want to step in human poop," he told NBC News in an interview Thursday. "I don’t need to have personal opinions about anybody that doesn’t affect them stepping in human poop." Asked by the outlet about President Donald Trump's vocal support for his campaign, Pratt said he did not need it. Trump has yet to offer a formal endorsement. "I don’t need anyone’s endorsement but mothers’. That’s who’s getting me elected," he replied. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19bf5eee6011c3f4e92170 New Jersey agitators bite, kick and punch ICE agents as Delaney Hall clashes continue; 9 more arrested: DHS te 2026-05-29T16:31:26.959Z New Jersey agitators bite, kick and punch ICE agents as Delaney Hall clashes continue; 9 more arrested: DHS Anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) demonstrations continued to escalate Thursday night at Newark, New Jersey's Delaney Hall detention center, as rioters bit, kicked and punched agents. Agents responded by deploying pepper spray and beating back agitators on the sixth night of demonstrations. Nine rioters were arrested during the clashes Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security told Fox News Digital. Approximately 100 agitators mobbed the area surrounding the detention center, chanting "F--- ICE" and brandishing black umbrellas, gas masks and other gear to protect themselves from pepper spray and various anti-riot measures. WATCH: POLICE ABSENT FROM DELANEY HALL CHAOS AS AGITATORS BLOCK ICE VEHICLES AND AGENTS USE PEPPER SPRAY ICE agents pushed heavily into the crowd, beating back agitators and deploying pepper spray as crowds screamed but continued to physically confront the agents. Photos from the scene captured by Fox News Digital showed agitators washing eyes out after being exposed to pepper spray. "On the evening of May 28th, approximately 100 anti-ICE rioters gathered around the Delaney Hall ICE facility. Rioters bit, kicked, and punched law enforcement officers," DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Governor Sherrill refused to allow state police to assist our officers," he added. "Assaulting and obstructing ICE law enforcement is a crime and felony. Throughout the night, nine rioters were arrested. Anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." "Law and order will prevail," Mullin added. Amid the intense altercations, Fox News Digital captured a Newark Police Department squad car briefly driving by the scene. The appearance was notable as local police have largely refrained from assisting federal forces in containment measures, according to Mullin. On Wednesday evening, DHS reported that approximately 100 anti-ICE rioters gathered around the Delaney Hall ICE facility. While rioters assaulted and threw objects at law enforcement, DHS said "local police refused to help our officers." Six rioters were arrested Wednesday night for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers. "We called local police, we called state police multiple times. Listen, I know the law enforcement there would love to respond, but because of Governor Sherrill's behavior what the governor is doing, she's not allowing public officers and state officers to respond," Mullin said during a Thursday morning appearance on Fox & Friends. Demonstrations over conditions for detainees began Friday, May 22, after detainees penned an open letter claiming they were being denied access to medical care, being insufficiently fed and detained without due process. SOMETHING TO HIDE? ICE UNDER FIRE FOR SUBSTANDARD CONDITIONS AT FOR-PROFIT DETENTION CENTER DHS denied the veracity of those claims. "The facts are all detainees are provided with three meals a day, clean water, clothing, bedding, showers, soap, and toiletries. Illegal aliens also have access to phones to communicate with their family members and lawyers," the department said in a statement. Still, agitators continued to brawl with ICE agents, buoyed by frequent appearances from prominent Democratic lawmakers. In addition to New Jersey's Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., New York lawmakers such as Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., and Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., showed up as well. Federal authorities are currently trying to track down agitators who allegedly made direct threats to kill federal agents and their families on Wednesday night. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told Fox News' Will Cain that an agitator who told an ICE agent "your children, your wife, all dead. I have your face motherf-----, you're dead" committed a federal crime by doing so. "Think about how disgusting this individual is, threatening his family and his children with death. What is this man doing? He's just doing his job standing there," Blanche said. "I promise you, we will find him and when we find him we will arrest him," Blanche vowed. Sherrill, for her part, blamed ICE agents for the violence and said that her administration will continue supporting the demonstrators. The governor categorized the demonstrators as peaceful. Sherrill also announced that the state's Department of Health conducted a health inspection on a limited part of Delaney Hall. Fox News Digital contacted Newark Police, Sherrill's office and representatives for Goldman and Nadler for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19bf4aee6011c3f4e92167 Get the week's best deals and product reviews with the FOX News Deals newsletter te 2026-05-29T16:31:06.952Z Get the week's best deals and product reviews with the FOX News Deals newsletter Get the best weekly deals delivered straight to your inbox by signing up for the FOX News Deals newsletter. Each week, our team searches for standout discounts from major retailers like Amazon, Lowe's, Wayfair and more to help you shop smarter and save on products worth buying. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19bf36ee6011c3f4e9215e Texas Longhorns have nothing to gain by answering Texas Tech challenge, would be foolish to accept terms te 2026-05-29T16:30:47.023Z Texas Longhorns have nothing to gain by answering Texas Tech challenge, would be foolish to accept terms That giant gust of wind you feel blowing from the Lone Star State isn't a tornado, though we are definitely in season for that. No, it's just a bunch of hot air from a couple of college football coaches calling each other out while knowing they won't face any repercussions on the field. For those not in the know, Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian made a not-so-subtle jab at Texas Tech's strength of schedule, while Red Raiders head coach Joey Maguire clapped back, saying they would love to play the Longhorns and are even willing to cancel their out-of-conference game against Abilene Christian to accommodate. Let's be clear before we go any further: this will never happen. Texas and Texas Tech would never cancel games with non-conference opponents to play each other, nor would their conferences and the NCAA let them. But if they could, I'm here to tell you the Longhorns should reject the Red Raiders' and Maguire's terms outright. Texas has nothing to gain from adding Tech to their schedule and everything to lose. WHICH TEAMS HAVE THE TOUGHEST STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE HEADING INTO COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON? In an era where teams are canceling tough non-conference games left and right to create an easier path to the College Football Playoff, why on God's green Earth would the Longhorns make an already brutal schedule even harder? Just take a look at last season, where a 9-3 Texas team was playing some of the best football in the country by year's end, narrowly missing the Playoff despite going 3-1 against top-10 teams from the month of October onward. It could be argued beyond any shadow of a doubt that if the Longhorns had scheduled some in-state FCS scrub instead of Ohio State in Week 1 of last year and finished 10-2, they would have waltzed into the CFP as a top-10 team. WHICH TEAMS HAVE THE MOST VALUABLE COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROSTERS HEADING INTO 2026 SEASON? This year, Sarkisian and his squad play Ohio State once again, in addition to two teams from the state of Texas that were bowl eligible last season in UTSA and Texas State. Not exactly a cakewalk of a non-conference slate, but it only gets tougher once they enter league play. The Longhorns play Tennessee, LSU and rival Texas A&M on the road in addition to home games against Florida and Ole Miss, not to mention their annual neutral-site showdown against Oklahoma. FIVE SEC TRAP GAMES IN 2026 THAT COULD UPEND THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RACE, FROM LSU TO GEORGIA Three of those teams were Playoff teams in 2025, and LSU and Tennessee should both be much improved this coming season. Throw in the fact that Florida has one of the best rosters year in and year out (regardless of record) and they took down Texas last season, and the Longhorns undoubtedly face a gauntlet of a schedule in 2026. Adding Texas Tech to the fray wouldn't do anything to strengthen their resume in the eyes of the CFP selection committee, so a loss would hurt way more than a win would help in this hypothetical scenario. I understand why Maguire would want to talk tough in this scenario. For one, he likely knows this fantasy matchup would never occur, and secondarily, since Tech's schedule and resume are considerably less daunting than Texas', it would only help bolster their strength of schedule should they add another Power Four playoff contender. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The SEC gets dogged for playing "cupcakes," but Texas' schedule proves that's often overblown. This hypothetical showdown will obviously never occur, nor should it. Texas and Texas Tech will have every opportunity to play each other in the CFP, I doubt either of them would want to jeopardize that by picking up an extra regular season loss. That's just where we are in college football these days. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19bcf9ee6011c3f4e9210d Powering progress: Why protecting utility workers is a win for Arizona te 2026-05-29T16:21:13.193Z Powering progress: Why protecting utility workers is a win for Arizona Frank Grijalva (Photo by David Sanders) In Arizona, keeping the lights on is about more than just business. It is a matter of life and safety when summer temperatures soar past 110 degrees. That’s why it’s so important to protect the people who do this critical work. As someone who has worked more than three decades in the utility industry, I know that a functioning grid does not happen by luck. It takes technical discipline, decades of training, and a tireless commitment to safety. Our utilities count on their crews to deliver reliable energy around the clock, whatever the weather. Unfortunately, these workers face an increasingly hostile work environment. Confrontations, threats, and even direct assaults on utility crews are becoming more common, adding new risks to an already dangerous job. Last year, for example, employees of Tucson Electric Power (TEP) and sister company UniSource Energy Services were directly threatened in person 27 separate times. That’s about twice a month, and it doesn’t include the many threats delivered online or over the phone. Utility workers are often first responders during storms and emergencies, restoring service and protecting public safety in uncomfortable or even hazardous conditions. This work often requires access to customers’ yards and other private property — including, in some cases, entry into customers’ homes. While most people are cooperative and understanding, some respond angrily or even violently. It’s high time we grant utility workers the same, specific protections against assault that Arizona law provides for police, firefighters and other first responders. Senate Bill 1448 would provide this protection, ensuring that attacks on utility workers are automatically designated as aggravated assault. The higher penalty associated with this charge reflects the critical role these employees play in protecting public safety, and the need to deter violence against them. I strongly urge our state lawmakers to support final passage of SB1448 so that it can be sent to the desk of Gov. Katie Hobbs, who I am hopeful will sign it. There’s no downside to providing additional protections to the people behind our state’s energy infrastructure. Common Sense Solutions This measure is just the kind of common-sense solution that the Southern Arizona Energy Alliance (SAEA) was created to support. I serve as a founding member of SAEA, as well as an international representative of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), which represents 11,000 workers across our state. Keeping our community running depends on the people who do the work. Utility workers are your friends and neighbors. They are the men and women who head out during monsoon storms and extreme heat to make sure your family stays safe and cool. When our workers are protected, they can focus on the specialized skills needed to maintain our grid. Today, our local energy system maintains a reliability rate of more than 99.9%. That standard is among the best in the nation, and our workers take immense pride in maintaining it. The Southern Arizona Energy Alliance stands for solutions that protect our neighbors and our infrastructure. We believe in supporting the people who keep our region resilient. SB1448 is a common-sense way to look after the experts who look after us. It recognizes that utility work is an essential service that deserves respect and protection. I urge you to contact your state legislators and ask them to support SB1448. Let us work together to protect the experts who keep Southern Arizona running. We must protect our jobs, our workers, and the reliable power that makes our way of life possible. Frank Grijalva is an international representative for the IBEW and a founding board member of the Southern Arizona Energy Alliance with over 31 years of utility experience. The post Powering progress: Why protecting utility workers is a win for Arizona first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19bccaee6011c3f4e920c8 Cognition’s Scott Wu says AI coding agents shouldn’t replace humans te 2026-05-29T16:20:26.632Z Cognition’s Scott Wu says AI coding agents shouldn’t replace humans Cognition makes Devin, the first and arguably most successful AI coding agent. But famed coder Wu says it isn't designed to supplant human programmers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19ba99ee6011c3f4e92067 Research Funding Slows Again for Universities Targeted by White House te 2026-05-29T16:11:05.675Z Research Funding Slows Again for Universities Targeted by White House The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19ba85ee6011c3f4e9205e What Exactly Caused That Loud Boom in South Carolina? te 2026-05-29T16:10:45.670Z What Exactly Caused That Loud Boom in South Carolina? A huge noise rattled part of the state on Thursday. Multiple theories have been put forward, but the mystery remains. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19ba6eee6011c3f4e9203f El Foco de Tucson publica evaluación comunitaria te 2026-05-29T16:10:22.634Z El Foco de Tucson publica evaluación comunitaria Leer en inglés El Foco de Tucson publicó su primera Evaluación del Ecosistema Informativo, resultado de siete meses de escucha comunitaria que llevaron a la redacción a clubes de lectura, ferias de salud, aulas universitarias, conferencias y al Festival del Libro de Tucson. El informe documenta lo que los residentes manifestaron necesitar, lo que hace falta y lo que el periodismo local y las instituciones locales deberían hacer al respecto. Este informe fue posible gracias a una subvención del Listening Post Collective, cuyo Manual de Medios Cívicos proporcionó el marco, las herramientas y el apoyo entre pares que guiaron cada fase de esta investigación. La inversión del LPC permitió al Foco diseñar y administrar encuestas en nueve eventos comunitarios, organizar sesiones de escucha bilingües y sintetizar más de 560 respuestas en este informe. Los hallazgos son claros y consistentes en todos los grupos demográficos encuestados: los residentes desean un periodismo que sea local, práctico y centrado en soluciones. Quieren una cobertura que les ayude a comprender cómo participar en la vida cívica, y no solo lo que está fallando. Quieren periodismo en español. Y quieren una redacción que escuche antes de liderar. “Esta comunidad acudió a nuestro llamado de una manera que fue verdaderamente conmovedora,” afirmó Caitlin Schmidt, editora y publicadora del Foco. “Más de 560 personas interrumpieron sus actividades para decirnos lo que necesitaban. Lo menos que podemos hacer es ser honestos respecto a lo que escuchamos y asumir la responsabilidad de actuar en consecuencia.” Entre los hallazgos clave del informe destacan los siguientes: la falta de vivienda fue el problema local más citado, apareciendo en 52 respuestas de la encuesta; las redes sociales dominan el consumo de noticias, pero este se rige más por la conveniencia que por la confianza; y los encuestados de habla hispana, entrevistados en su propio idioma desde el principio, señalaron preocupaciones totalmente distintas a las de los encuestados de habla inglesa, incluyendo el abandono de la infraestructura y la exclusión lingüística en los sistemas de información cívica. El informe también documenta un hallazgo que podría sorprender a quienes asumen que los residentes de Tucson se han desentendido de la vida cívica: no es así. El rechazo a las noticias en el Condado de Pima no se debe a la apatía, sino a la ansiedad; se trata de una respuesta de autoprotección ante un periodismo que perciben como implacablemente negativo y desconectado de cualquier acción concreta. Cuando los residentes entraron en contacto con el enfoque del Foco, orientado a la comunidad y centrado en soluciones, la respuesta fue, de manera constante, entusiasta.  “Cuando carecemos de un periodismo sin fines de lucro centrado en la comunidad, muchas cosas pasan desapercibidas. Toda ciudad necesita una redacción dirigida por miembros de la comunidad y para miembros de la comunida,” afirmó Ian Stash, pasante en El Foco. El informe completo está disponible para su lectura aquí. En los próximos meses, El Foco organizará una sesión comunitaria de intercambio para presentar los hallazgos, recabar reacciones y debatir los próximos pasos junto con los residentes que hicieron posible esta investigación. Esta nota fue traducida por Diana Ramos, exalumna de la Universidad de Arizona, Directora de Iniciativas Bilingües y reportera del Foco de Tucson. Contáctala en diana@tucsonspotlight.org.    El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19b858ee6011c3f4e91fe7 Giants coach John Harbaugh unlikely to criticize Jaxson Dart's Trump rally appearance in Friday presser te 2026-05-29T16:01:28.072Z Giants coach John Harbaugh unlikely to criticize Jaxson Dart's Trump rally appearance in Friday presser New York Giants coach John Harbaugh gets a chance to settle the controversy surrounding Jaxson Dart's appearance at a President Donald Trump rally on Friday afternoon because he will speak with reporters for the first time since the issue began to suck all the oxygen out of the team's offseason program. Harbaugh will surely be asked about his starting quarterback's apparent embrace of the president. And the coach, who is the unquestioned epicenter of power within the franchise since being hired in January, will have his say and that will be it. Because whatever he decrees, players will follow suit. The front office will follow suit. And the media, agree or not, will have to report what the most consequential voice in the organization has decided. So this saga is closing in on a climax. ABDUL CARTER DELETES CRITICISM OF JAXSON DART OVER TRUMP RALLY Got your popcorn ready? The 2:30 p.m. ET scheduled availability — yes, around lunchtime for some — might be quite satisfying. That leads to the next logical question: What's Harbaugh going to say? How is he going to handle his first crisis, small and non-football related as it might be, with his new club? We have an inkling based on experience of knowing how Harbaugh operates and what he believes. But before we share that, please understand the coach really only has a handful of options to choose from. SUPER BOWL CHAMPION JOE THEISMANN WEIGHS IMPACT OF JAXSON DART-ABDUL CARTER TRUMP CONTROVERSY ON LOCKER ROOM Harbaugh could: We're going to pick the last one. There is zero chance Harbaugh throws Dart under the bus. It is simply not going to happen. Firstly, and most importantly, he is not going to kneecap the man he most needs to succeed as a player and team leader. Secondly, Harbaugh agrees with Dart on most things Trump. People seem to forget this. JOHN HARBAUGH PUSHES BACK ON TRUMP-HATING REPORTER AFTER WHITE HOUSE VISIT Much of the Harbaugh clan — Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, their father and mother, their sister and four kids — visited Trump at the White House last year. Afterward, the Harbaughs spoke enthusiastically about the visit. And when things got a little ugly in Baltimore because a left-wing journalist accused John Harbaugh of meeting with someone who had said mean things about the city, the coach pushed back eloquently. So, that same man cannot logically criticize his starting quarterback for also meeting with Trump. It will be interesting to what degree, if any, Harbaugh is critical of Carter by name. Look, the coach almost certainly is going to preach keeping team business within the confines of the team. Carter broke that covenant by going public on social media. But there's a way to make the point without embarrassing Carter and making him out to be a villain. That wouldn't help anyone with an interest in having Carter grow and become a major contributor on defense. So the coach is almost definitely going to walk a fine line between saying team business is sacrosanct without shining an investigative light on an important player. Finally, prepare for this: If Harbaugh finds any blame in all of this, it will likely be with you — the prying public, the curious media, the opinionated influencers. Y'all the bad guys. Not his players, his team, his new family. You turned this into a thing, not the Giants. That, of course, wouldn't play well out here in the real world. But Harbaugh doesn't care about that. He cares about his world, which is where the Giants practice facility sits, where his players work, and the success or failure of Harbaugh as a coach is defined. Tune in at 2:30 p.m. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19b82fee6011c3f4e91fd5 Bus Crash in Virginia Kills 5 and Injures More Than 30 te 2026-05-29T16:00:47.590Z Bus Crash in Virginia Kills 5 and Injures More Than 30 The bus was traveling in a southbound lane on I-95 near Quantico, Va., when it failed to slow for traffic in a work zone, the authorities said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19b81bee6011c3f4e91fcc After China Orders a Times Reporter to Leave the Country, the U.S. Reciprocates te 2026-05-29T16:00:27.665Z After China Orders a Times Reporter to Leave the Country, the U.S. Reciprocates The Trump administration ejected a Chinese journalist amid fresh concerns about Beijing’s growing pressure on foreign correspondents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19b36cee6011c3f4e91f0f ICE Agent Charged in Minnesota Shooting Is Arrested in Texas te 2026-05-29T15:40:28.627Z ICE Agent Charged in Minnesota Shooting Is Arrested in Texas Christian Castro, who had been charged with assault in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, was taken into custody Friday morning. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19aef9ee6011c3f4e91e59 Reality star warns American families are buying ‘nightmare homes’ they can’t afford to fix te 2026-05-29T15:21:29.272Z Reality star warns American families are buying ‘nightmare homes’ they can’t afford to fix America’s brutal housing market is pushing desperate buyers into dangerous territory — and real estate expert Tommy Harr says many families are unknowingly purchasing "nightmare homes" they can’t afford to fix. The Columbus, Ohio-based investor and star of A&E’s upcoming series "Zombie House Flipping: Family Business" says social media-fueled flipping trends are leaving buyers stuck with ticking financial time bombs disguised as dream homes. "I mean, with the rise of maybe social media, and YouTube, and shows like this ... everybody wants to get into flipping houses, and maybe they don't know anything about flipping houses," he told Fox News Digital. "So, they may be flipping it themselves, or somebody more or less puts lipstick on a pig, and they leave somebody with a bad house." ‘GOLD RUSH’ STAR WARNS WASHINGTON HAS ‘ZERO INTEREST’ IN FIXING THE DEBT, FUELING A MASSIVE GOLD BOOM Harr, whose family business specializes in reviving abandoned "zombie" houses across Columbus, said buyers are often fooled by cosmetic renovations that hide catastrophic structural problems underneath. His warning comes as homebuyers nationwide continue battling elevated mortgage rates, high prices and affordability pressures that can pressure families to waive inspections and rush purchases. WATCH: REAL ESTATE EXPERT WARNS DIY HOUSE FLIPS TRAP AMERICAN FAMILIES IN ‘NIGHTMARE’ HOMES Harr said skipping that step can become a huge mistake. "My biggest recommendation would be hire a really, really good home inspection company, like my dad, who's been around a long time," Harr said. "And they can just save you, let's say you could spend $500. They can save you so much time, so much money and so much headache if you just get out of your own way and hire a professional." VANILLA ICE'S ROADMAP TO LAUNCHING A SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CAREER The horror stories Harr has encountered while inspecting homes sound more like scenes from a horror movie than a real estate listing. "Most dangerous? Oh, we've had fire-damaged houses in Columbus that, I mean, there's no floors," Harr recalled. "So, you walk in… my dad actually ... we were doing a home inspection probably seven years ago. He fell through the basement steps." "We were going down the stairs with a sewer camera in our hands, which is pretty heavy," he continued. "And he fell right through the basement. It was like an 1800s house. It can be pretty dangerous." WATCH: REAL ESTATE EXPERT UNCOVERS NASTIEST, SCARIEST AND MOST DANGEROUS FINDS INSIDE HOMES Harr said some properties were so filthy they became biohazards. "Nastiest thing we've ever found. I mean, besides like the normal nasty, which is like bedbugs, fleas, roaches, infestation, you're going to see a lot of that on the TV show, don't worry," he said. ‘FILTHY FORTUNES’ STAR SAYS MILLIONS OF AMERICANS ARE UNKNOWINGLY SITTING ON $10K–$20K JACKPOTS IN THEIR HOMES "Back when I was doing inspections with my dad, there was a house that every square inch of the house had massive piles of dog poop. You couldn't even walk through the house." "I can't even describe how filled it was ..." Harr added. "We have basements in Ohio, had a sewer backup for about four inches or so." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER When Fox News Digital asked what the scariest moment his family has ever experienced inside an abandoned home, Harr shared a moment when he realized he wasn’t alone. "Scariest moment, I actually had a squatter jump out at me at a house," he said. "It was all boarded up, not the best side of town." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I was doing my walkthrough and at the very end, as I was walking down to the basement, I'm walking over a bunch of clothes and I hear something," Harr continued. "I turned to my right and I see two eyes in the dark staring at me from the closet." Harr and his family — including his mother Katie, a designer and real estate agent, and his younger brother Will, who leads construction projects — are bringing those high-risk renovations to television in A&E’s "Zombie House Flipping: Family Business," as part of the network’s Home.Made.Nation lineup. The premiere episode, "Trial By Fire," follows the family as they gamble on restoring a fire-ravaged home destroyed after a Fourth of July fireworks disaster. A&E’s "Zombie House Flipping: Family Business" premieres on May 30 at 11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. CT. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19aee5ee6011c3f4e91e50 Greg Sankey insists SEC is 'strongest league' despite Big Ten winning three straight national championships te 2026-05-29T15:21:09.202Z Greg Sankey insists SEC is 'strongest league' despite Big Ten winning three straight national championships For most objective fans, it's become clear that the Big Ten has surpassed the SEC as the dominant conference in college football. Just don't tell SEC commissioner Greg Sankey or the conference's coaches about the importance of on-field results. After years of them referencing those exact results. Sankey, speaking at the SEC's spring meetings on Wednesday, once again struck, and once again struck a defiant, and inaccurate, tone. College Football Playoff executive director Rich Clark met with the conference and its coaches this week, explaining the "metrics" that go into the committee's decision making and selection process. According to Sankey, it confirmed that the SEC is the "strongest league." "We saw metrics out of the College Football Playoff presentation where there’s no doubt we’re the strongest league," Sankey said. "But I think from a big picture, the breadth, the depth of this league — this league stands alone." When discussing recent results, he repeated the same mantra. "If you look at the entirety of our league, we are by far the most competitive, the strongest football league by far," he told reporters. "But you're going to lose games when it's close and competitive like that." VANDERBILT'S DIEGO PAVIA CLAIMS BIG TEN IS INFERIOR TO SEC DESPITE RECENT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The Big Ten has won three consecutive National Championships, with three different schools. The Michigan Wolverines won in 2024, followed by the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2025, and the Indiana Hoosiers in 2026 at the conclusion of a stunning undefeated season. As for why that's happened, Sankey took an interesting path. "So why have they surpassed us? It's an oddball, it's bounced a couple times the wrong way." What's interesting about that tactic, saying the games have been close even if the SEC team ultimately lost, is that other teams and conferences have never been able to use this justification. Did the ACC get credit when Clemson lost to Alabama 45-40 in 2016? Oklahoma had 507 yards of offense against a Nick Saban Alabama defense in the 2018 Orange Bowl. Georgia beat Ohio State by one point in the 2022 Peach Bowl after trailing for much of the game. Did the Big Ten or Big 12 get credit for the ball bouncing "a couple times the wrong way" in those games? Or was it further proof of the SEC's dominance that they ultimately won? INDIANA'S CURT CIGNETTI TAKES SWIPE AT SEC AMID QUESTIONS AROUND SCHEDULE The SEC has failed to reach the championship game for three straight years. The Alabama Crimson Tide, SEC runners-up, were blown out in the Rose Bowl game, losing 38-3 to Indiana. It wasn't even that close; the Tide had just 193 total yards of offense and 11 first downs. The previously dominant Alabama running game generated just 1.4 yards per carry. Texas A&M lost at home to Miami, scoring just three points at Kyle Field. The SEC overall went 1-8 in bowl games and 0-3 in the 2025-2026 Playoff against other Power Four teams. And Sankey is claiming that the league's "depth" and "breadth" are heads and shoulders above the rest. All while the coaches were furious with the committee for not putting more SEC teams in. "He was in a no-win situation with all the SEC coaches, a couple in there that thought they should have been in (the CFP)," new LSU coach Lane Kiffin said. "That probably wasn’t going to be a great meeting for him." Suddenly, these results don't matter, after years of being used to claim that the SEC was the best conference. Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks was even worse. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Look, I’m biased," Brooks said. "I’ve spent a lot of time in the SEC. I was part of the mock (CFP selection committee) exercise a number of years ago and one of the things that took me back is when people would say things like, ‘That was a bad loss,’ or ‘That wasn’t a great win.’ "To me, that’s hard to say when you go to some of these venues, especially at night. When you judge Texas on the loss at Florida last year and say that’s going to be a massive hit to their résumé. Well, Florida’s a really tough team and that’s a really tough place to play." Florida lost at home, in the unimaginably difficult Swamp, to...USF. They went 4-8. They fired their head coach in the middle of the season. Does anyone involved here have any idea what they're talking about? Do they watch the games? Do they actually think Florida was a good team despite going 4-8 and losing to USF? It's inexplicable. This is why other conferences have problems with the SEC. They relentlessly promote mediocre teams because of historic brand names, even if the results don't match the reputations. Iowa was a very good team, by all objective "metrics," as Sankey says, but because they're Iowa, they're not treated with the same respect Tennessee or other SEC teams get. As just one example. Crowd support does not equal quality on-field product. The SEC is going to promote itself. That's not surprising. But the Big Ten and other conferences need to work on promoting themselves too. Because Kiffin, Sankey, and the rest of these personalities are going to keep influencing the committee to put undeserving teams like Alabama in the playoff because Nick Saban had a dynasty in the 2010s. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19aebcee6011c3f4e91e40 How Bad Are President Trump’s Approval Ratings? te 2026-05-29T15:20:28.792Z How Bad Are President Trump’s Approval Ratings? Our chief political analyst, Nate Cohn, looks at President Trump’s sinking approval ratings. How do they compare with polling from other recent presidencies? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19ac75ee6011c3f4e91de7 Phillies look to upset Dodgers behind Zack Wheeler as Philadelphia's turnaround continues in LA te 2026-05-29T15:10:45.667Z Phillies look to upset Dodgers behind Zack Wheeler as Philadelphia's turnaround continues in LA After having a strong day on Wednesday, Thursday was a bit of a disaster for my Fox News plays. I lost the Thunder vs. Spurs over by a few buckets, and all of the scoring came in the first half of the Astros/Rangers game instead of the second half as I expected. I get a chance to redeem myself tonight as the Phillies take on the Dodgers. The Philadelphia Phillies have had a massive turnaround this year. They started as one of the worst teams in baseball, but have turned around their campaign after firing their manager. I don't think it should come as much of a surprise because there were a lot of reports about the manager and players butting heads. Maybe they are looser, maybe Don Mattingly, interim manager, is trying new things. Whatever it is, he has them above .500 and looking like an NL threat once again. Phillies fire Rob Thomson, make Don Mattingly interim manager after dismal start to the season Tonight, they have one of their best pitchers on the mound, Zack Wheeler. This season has been great for Wheeler, with him posting a 4-0 record, 1.67 ERA and a 0.82 WHIP. He doesn't qualify for any league lead because he has only thrown 37.2 innings, but it has been impressive nonetheless. He has posted 13 straight scoreless innings, and the Phillies have won every one of his six starts. Dodgers hitters are batting .311 against him over 135 at-bats. Over half of those have come from Freddie Freeman and Miguel Rojas. I haven't written about the Los Angeles Dodgers much this season. It probably is because there isn't much to say. We expected them to be great, and they are. They are 16 games above .500, one of the best teams in baseball, and are marching toward defending their back-to-back World Series trophies. I think it is fairly interesting that the team has the exact same record on the road as they do at home, 18-10. Tonight, they look to move a bit better on their home field with Justin Wrobleski on the hill. If there was a question about the Dodgers this season, it was about their pitching. If they are going to get guys like Wrobleski to turn in a 6-2 record, 3.07 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP, they are going to be tough to beat in a series. Wrobleski has had a rough go of it lately, allowing 14 earned runs over his past 19.2 innings. He has allowed just 19 earned runs all season, so maybe teams are figuring him out. Phillies hitters have faced him five times and gotten four hits against him. There aren't many times that you're going to get a chance to take the Dodgers at -120 like they are tonight. However, this isn't a great spot. Wrobleski looks rough lately, and while it could be a mechanical thing, it also could be an adjustment needed that he hasn't made yet. Wheeler doesn't have a great history against the Dodgers hitters, but maybe he can avoid Freddie Freeman, who has done the most damage against him. The Dodgers have won five straight, and the Phillies swept the Padres in their last series. So, both teams are hot. I do think this game means a lot to Philadelphia because they were eliminated last year by Los Angeles. Give me the Phillies to take the opener behind Wheeler. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19aa5bee6011c3f4e91d85 Pizza Hut revives a beloved slice of nostalgia with vintage-inspired makeovers te 2026-05-29T15:01:47.511Z Pizza Hut revives a beloved slice of nostalgia with vintage-inspired makeovers → Some Pizza Hut locations are reviving a familiar look that longtime fans may remember. → A Domino's dispute went viral after customers demanded their money back for a meal they finished. → Wahlburgers chef Paul Wahlberg shares the simple rules that can make or break your backyard burger. → The longest-operating Red Lobster restaurant has served its final customers after decades of memories. → Experts weigh in on the debate over farm-raised fish and whether its reputation is deserved. → Martha Stewart's six-ingredient potato salad recipe is drawing strong reactions. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER → Once a giant of the casual dining world, one burger chain is now a rare sight. → Advocates of a Bible-based diet say ancient principles are delivering modern-day results. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOOD AND DRINK NEWS An etiquette expert breaks down whether tipping bartenders is necessary at wedding receptions this summer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19aa47ee6011c3f4e91d7c Hilton says Spencer Pratt campaign reflects growing revolt against California's 'one-party rule' te 2026-05-29T15:01:27.584Z Hilton says Spencer Pratt campaign reflects growing revolt against California's 'one-party rule' California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton says the momentum behind his campaign and Spencer Pratt's independent bid for Los Angeles mayor shows there's a hunger among voters in the left-leaning state for outsiders. Hilton, a conservative commentator and former Fox News Channel host who is backed by President Donald Trump, emphasized in an interview Thursday on "Fox News @Night" that "something's happening in California. I think people who aren't here don't realize how sick we all are of what's been going on, the one-party rule, for 16 years now," as he pointed to the Democrats' longtime control of the state government. The candidate, one of the frontrunners in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, also spotlighted the campaign of Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star and online influencer-turned-Los Angeles mayoral candidate whose populist pitch to lead the nation’s second-most populous city is gaining traction. Pratt, a Republican, is running as an independent in the Democrat-dominated city. REALITY TV STAR AND INFLUENCER SPENCER PRATT GAINS TRACTION AFTER FIERY DEBATE "The energy behind Spencer here in LA, the energy behind our campaign up and down the state, we're both outsiders. We're very different, had different experiences, we were running different campaigns. But the one thing we have in common, we are outsiders. We've never run for office before," Hilton said in an interview just days before California's June 2 primary elections. Hilton argued that he and Pratt "are both there to shake up a system that is obviously not working. And that's why our campaigns are resonating." Pratt, who has focused his insurgent campaign against Democratic Mayor Karen Bass, is also backed by Trump. Pratt's rise is fueled in part by his well-known status as one of the victims who lost their homes in last year's devastating wildfires, when over 17,000 homes in Los Angeles County were destroyed, as well as his right-leaning focus on homelessness, crime and government accountability in a city long run by Democrats. WHAT SPENCER PRATT SAID ON 'FOX AND FRIENDS' Bass is attempting to fend off challenges from the right from Pratt and on the left from progressive City Council member Nithya Raman. If no candidate tops 50% in Tuesday's nonpartisan mayoral election, the top two finishers will face off in November. In the governor's race, the latest public opinion polls indicate Hilton, a former British political advisor and strategist, battling Democrat Xavier Becerra, who served as a Cabinet secretary in former President Biden's administration, for the top spot in the primary, followed by billionaire hedge fund founder turned environmental activist Tom Steyer, a Democrat who ran for his party's 2020 presidential nomination. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican, and former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter are also running for governor, as are Democratic candidates San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. The top two finishers in the nonpartisan gubernatorial primary will advance to the general election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19aa33ee6011c3f4e91d73 WATCH: America’s first ‘formerly undocumented’ congressman delivers ultimatum at besieged ICE facility te 2026-05-29T15:01:07.669Z WATCH: America’s first ‘formerly undocumented’ congressman delivers ultimatum at besieged ICE facility The New York City lawmaker who describes himself as the first "formerly undocumented immigrant" member of Congress was defiant this week when he arrived at Newark’s Delaney Hall detention center waving a court order and demanding entry. Rep. Adriano Espaillat, a Washington Heights Democrat, was one of three Manhattan lawmakers who converged on the center Wednesday to demand the Trump administration shut it down and, in the interim, treat those held inside more humanely. "Shut it down," Espaillat boomed, after spending some time inside Delaney Hall purportedly visiting inmates. When he arrived, Espaillat and his aides approached the entrance gate, and the lawmaker pulled out a document and waved it, telling guards who he was and that a judge had given him clearance to enter. DEM CONGRESS MEMBERS STORM NEW JERSEY ICE PRISON TO CONDUCT 'OVERSIGHT VISIT': 'PEOPLE DESERVE DIGNITY' "I have a court order here that allows me to come in. I will go in because the Constitution protects me," Espaillat hollered to the people at the gate. Espaillat said he is also one of 12 plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to force DHS to allow lawmakers into any detention center, including privately operated facilities such as Delaney Hall, at any time without notice. The order Espaillat waved appeared to have District of Columbia federal court letterhead and included a line stating the case appeared before two Obama appointees, Cornelia Pillard and Robert Wilkins, and one Trump appointee, Neomi Rao, who replaced Justice Brett Kavanaugh on the appellate bench. The lead plaintiff listed was Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo. "I'm going to be introducing legislation that would allow Governor Mikie Sherrill and any governor or any state to be able to come and inspect a federal detention center like this. So I plan to do that very soon," Espaillat said. He said any public official should be allowed into Delaney Hall to inspect conditions and claimed the majority of those being held are "working people" before briefly switching to Spanish. "They are not criminals they… have been ripped from their families and thrown in here," he said. ICE FACILITY DEMOCRATS 'STORMED' HOLDS CHILD RAPISTS, MURDERERS: OFFICIALS Soon after he departed, Reps. Jerrold Nadler and Daniel Goldman arrived together, and spent close to two hours inside. Nadler began speaking out against conditions at the center before he even reached the microphone, alleging the "food is very sparse" and that inmates eat only at 4 a.m., noon and 4 p.m. "And very often, they eat maggots in the food," he said, making an allegation denied by those on the other side. He also claimed medical services were limited and that inmates were waiting a long time for treatment, an allegation protesters also shouted at ICE agents later in the day. However, ambulances from a local Newark hospital regularly arrived throughout the day Wednesday and Thursday, appearing to contradict claims that detainees were not receiving treatment. "We know that they're not getting any kind of justice because we know that the president is — these cases go before immigration judges. And we know the president is firing all immigration judges who grant asylum," Nadler claimed. DHS SAYS FOUR HOUSE DEMOCRATS 'CHOSE TO STAND WITH CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIENS' AFTER VISITING ICE DETAINEE He then yielded to Goldman, who spoke along similar lines but, unlike Nadler, was repeatedly heckled by some in the crowd. A protester could be heard calling out something about the Israel-Gaza conflict — as both Goldman and Nadler are Jewish — while another man whom a protester verbally accused of being a "Proud Boy" began heckling Goldman about federal statutes that govern the ability to enforce immigration law. "I want to thank the advocates who are here every day fighting for the freedom of those who are unjustly and illegally being held in there. My colleague, Mr. Nadler, spoke a bit about the conditions. And they, I think, are easiest to be summed up as: this is criminal jail and none of these people are criminals," Goldman said. DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN CLAIMS TRUMP'S ICE IS 'PRIMARILY GOING AFTER INNOCENT PEOPLE, INCLUDING US CITIZENS' He said he met with a man who had been in the U.S. for 23 years and has American-citizen children — but was detained by DHS when he showed up for a "Green Card interview." "I don't care what your view is on immigration policy or how you think that the policy should be. The bottom line is if you are human, if you're American, you cannot support what is going on here," he said. Goldman, an attorney who famously represented then-Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., during the Trump impeachment investigation, said the inmates have "almost no [legal] representation." He suggested he repeatedly asked inmates if they have criminal records and routinely was told no. In turn he used that recollection to slam the White House and a top Trump confidant who has been active in advising immigration-related policy. "When Donald Trump and Stephen Miller say that this ICE deportation dragnet is going after the worst of the worst, they are lying," he said. DHS SAYS ‘ARRESTS ARE STILL ON THE TABLE’ AFTER NEW JERSEY HOUSE DEMS CAUGHT ON CAMERA ‘STORMING’ ICE FACILITY Goldman accused Trump and Miller of intentionally creating dire conditions, such as those alleged inside Delaney Hall, that would lead inmates to opt for "voluntary departure" and self-deportation. As Goldman continued speaking, a man standing next to him began calling out and interrupting him, asking him to condemn protester violence. Goldman appeared unfazed but occasionally turned to admonish the man before he was confronted by another member of the congressmen’s security detail. The visit by the Manhattan lawmakers was less raucous, however, than another public official’s visit the previous day, when Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., was pepper-sprayed by ICE after allegedly interceding between the two factions on the street in an apparent attempt to calm tensions. Things did not cool off after the congressmen left, however, as pepper spray was again deployed Wednesday and Thursday evening while the at-times-heated demonstrations showed no signs of subsiding. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19aa1fee6011c3f4e91d6a Dead voter allegation fuels concerns about voting safeguards as blue state official turns herself in te 2026-05-29T15:00:47.594Z Dead voter allegation fuels concerns about voting safeguards as blue state official turns herself in Illinois GOP Chairman Bob Grogan is calling on a Democratic Waukegan city official to resign after prosecutors said she submitted her dead mother’s vote-by-mail ballot, a case conservatives say exposes broader concerns about mail-in voting and voter-roll safeguards even though the ballot was caught before it was counted. A Waukegan, Illinois alderman, Sylvia Sims Bolton, turned herself on Wednesday after prosecutors said she submitted her dead mother’s vote-by-mail ballot during a March primary election, which has resulted in two charges, including one Class 4 Felony. According to the Office of the State's Attorney in Lake County, Illinois, a vote-by-mail ballot for Mary Sims, Bolton's late-mother, was issued in the first tranche of ballots to go out from the Lake County Clerk's Office in February. Just days later, however, the same office processed the cancellation of Mary Sim's voter registration after receiving a notification of her passing from the Illinois Department of Public Health via the state's Board of Elections voter registration system.  After the ballot was dropped by Bolton at an official ballot drop box, it went through the county's established security and verification protocols, which flagged that the voter's death record was processed prior to the ballot being submitted and ultimately spurred the sheriff's office investigation leading to the charges against Bolton. PA WOMAN CHARGED WITH TRYING TO REGISTER DEAD PEOPLE, INCLUDING OWN FATHER, TO VOTE "A dead person voting, that you're actually aware that they're dead, is the easiest voter fraud to find. It's like somebody leaning over the cash register and grabbing the cash out of the till," Grogan told Fox News Digital. "But the complicated stuff, the behind-the-scenes stuff, that’s something that is harder to find … This is a one-off incident and if fraudsters do it right, it could be many, many more votes like this." Election integrity advocate Jason Snead, who runs the Honest Elections Project, added that the Bolton case "plainly shows that voter fraud occurs." "Mail ballots are especially vulnerable, which is why they should be secured, should never be mailed without a specific request from the voter, and should always be verified before they are tabulated. This case also shows how essential it is to maintain clean voter rolls," Snead said. "Had the list maintenance process been slower, it is possible this illegal vote would have been counted before the fraud was discovered. Unfortunately, too many states—particularly blue states—actively resist commonsense safeguards, which begs the question: how many other illegal votes have slipped through the system?" A press release from the Lake County State's Attorney Office indicated that "all ballot envelopes" get reviewed through automated systems designed to flag irregularities that may require additional review. Readability issues due to barcode problems, ballots being submitted for the wrong election, ballots that were previously rejected, and ballots associated with a canceled voter registration record, are all examples of irregularities that might be flagged. Other, less obvious irregularities, include whether a ballot is overweight or underweight. TRUMP CALLS FOR DOJ PROBE INTO MARYLAND MAIL-IN BALLOT ERROR, SUSPECTING 'CORRUPT' GOV WES MOORE TIES The investigation into Bolton, who represents Waukegan’s Ward 1, began in March, and she turned herself in Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for Rinehart's office. She has been charged with one count of Mutilation of Election Material, a Class 4 felony, for allegedly knowingly falsifying election material, and one count of Disregarding Election Code, a Class A misdemeanor. If convicted on the felony count, Bolton could face one to three years in prison, though Illinois law also allows probation or conditional discharge for Class 4 felonies. The election-material charge also carries a five-year ban on public employment after completion of the sentence. A Class A misdemeanor conviction carries less than one year in jail and a possible fine. According to the State's Attorney's office, the investigation by law enforcement officials "did not uncover any facts linking these allegations to her city duties," adding that she "is not charged with official misconduct." Officials in the State's Attorney's office also noted that they were not aware of any previous investigations related to individuals trying to use the vote-by-mail system to cast a ballot on behalf of deceased individuals. Fox News Digital reached out to Bolton and her attorney but Fox News Digital did not receive a response in time for publication. "This case shows the importance of having a well-funded, independent Clerk’s office that also has state-of-the-art technology," State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Clerk Vega and his team followed national best practices in order to detect and report this crime. We must say loudly to people that if you improperly vote for others, you will be caught, investigated, and prosecuted." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19a7c8ee6011c3f4e91cf3 Father's Day gifts most dads don't want (and what to get instead) te 2026-05-29T14:50:48.554Z Father's Day gifts most dads don't want (and what to get instead) Instead of the usual novelty mugs, grilling tools, gag gifts and random tech gadgets that may never leave the box, opt for a more thoughtful gift for dad this Father's Day. We found everything from durable Carhartt tees he'll wear daily to helpful power banks that give him backup power on the go, plus smart meat thermometers that help take the guesswork out of grilling. Why it misses: He probably already has a few — and most end up collecting dust in the back of the cabinet. The YETI Rambler tumbler keeps coffee hot for hours (or drinks cold all day), making it something he'll actually use daily. It's made from durable stainless steel, fits in most cupholders and has thousands of strong reviews backing it up. Why it misses: While it's a thoughtful gift, your dad isn't likely to wear this shirt daily. Gift your dad durable shirts that stand up to his busy life. This classic Carhartt T-shirt has a loose fit along the chest and shoulders, so the fabric won't bunch while he works. With dozens of colors to choose from, it's easy to find one that matches his style. If your dad spends his weekends on the golf course, this 5-pack of quick-drying polos is another thoughtful option. Why it misses: Your dad probably already has a box full of old multi-tools that broke a long time ago. Higher-quality but affordable tools like this Craftsman screwdriver set give him something he can use for years without emptying your wallet. The 8-pack includes a mix of flathead and Phillips-head screwdrivers, while magnetic tips help hold screws in place during projects. If you're really set on a multi-tool, give him an upgrade with a Leatherman — a durable option that packs 18 tools into one compact design. READ MORE: Practical Father's Day gifts under $50 that don't feel cheap Why it misses: Toilet golf and dad joke books are only funny for so long. Opt for a more practical gift like a desk organizer or tool organizer that hangs in your garage. The desk organizer features file slots, letter trays and adjustable storage for office essentials, while the garage rack has a built-in eight-outlet power strip for charging power tool batteries and devices. Both help keep dad's workspace neat and tidy. Why it misses: Grilling sets often leave dad with duplicates of tools he already has. Gift your dad other grilling essentials he may not buy himself. This cast iron grill press creates delicious smash burgers and helps meat cook more evenly. A smart meat thermometer provides precise temperature readings every time. Dad can monitor the wireless thermometer right from his phone, so he doesn't have to stay by the barbecue during cookouts. READ MORE: The 14 best Father's Day grilling gifts for barbecue-loving dads Why it misses: The fabric in most bulk sock packs doesn't hold up for long. For dads who look forward to their yearly sock gift, Darn Tough socks last a lifetime. The brand makes its socks right here in the U.S. with mostly merino wool, a material that prevents sweat buildup. READ MORE: 27 Father's Day gifts for dads who say they don't want anything — from $13 Why it misses: With so many gimmicky tech gadgets out there, many are passing fads or aren’t made to last. Useful gadgets like a reliable power bank or Bluetooth devices like an AirTag or Tile tracker keep your dad's electronics up and running and simple to locate. The power bank comes with built-in cables for more efficient travel, while both AirTags and Tile trackers let him find lost luggage, his keys or even the remote. For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals Why it misses: They don't really scream "thoughtful gift." You can stay on budget and give your dad a travel-friendly gift with a Bagsmart toiletry bag that's $17 on sale. It stores bottles upright and has additional storage for razors, Q-tips and more. Or go with a 16-piece travel essentials kit with shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste, a toothbrush and other mini toiletries. If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can get these items sent to your door ASAP. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19a56fee6011c3f4e91c93 DAVID MARCUS: Liberal elites seethe over America's State Fair te 2026-05-29T14:40:47.103Z DAVID MARCUS: Liberal elites seethe over America's State Fair Trump Derangement Syndrome struck again this week, as somehow something as pure Americana as the nation's 250th birthday State Fair, planned for the Washington Mall next month, became mired in controversy and liberal grievance. On Friday morning, a list of lower-tier musical acts such as Vanilla Ice and Young MC were announced as performers for the two-week event starting June 25. At first, the mocking complaint was that the bipartisan commission running the event had failed to book major acts, as if that was somehow embarrassing for a state fair, when in fact it is standard fare for such events. One does not see Taylor Swift or Oasis at the state fair, one sees Weird Al Yankovic or the remaining members of the Doobie Brothers between funnel cake and the demolition derby. Of course, the woke coastal liberals who hate Trump know nothing of such things. Hours later, though, the mockery of these D-listers changed, as several, including Morris Day, The Commodores, Young MC, Milli Vanilli and Martina McBride all announced they were, in fact, not going to perform at the fair. ROCK THE COUNTRY FESTIVAL DEFENDS PATRIOTIC MESSAGE AFTER ARTISTS EXIT, 'LOVING AMERICA ISN'T POLITICAL' Young MC explained his act of abject moral cowardice this way, "The artists were never told about any political involvement with the event. And despite the claims by the organizers that the event is non-partisan, SPIN magazine describes it as Trump-backed." This is almost admirable in how much ignorance and misinformation is bunched into just a few words. Shockingly, Spin magazine has it wrong: This is not a political or a Trump event. It is run by a bipartisan commission who these artists chose to humiliate. Liberals, of course, are celebrating as they do every time they try to ruin things for normal Americans just living their lives, and McBride and Vanilli get to be brave heroes in their eyes for a few days. THE LEFT IS CELEBRATING JULY 4 WITH PROTESTS WHILE THE RIGHT SEES A PATRIOTIC REVIVAL My own attitude toward any American artist who refuses to perform for our nation’s 250th is that they can go to hell, get on a plane to China, perform there and not come back. But unlike China, this is a free country. What is really going on here is that progressive, urban elites not only do not understand the idea of a state fair, and not only have they never been to one, they basically hate the entire concept of it, hence the initial mockery of the D-listers they now hold as heroes. For the America-hating socialist Democrats, our 250th anniversary of colonization, racism and oppression should be commemorated by slam poetry about how terrible our nation is, not early 90s pop anthems. One can almost hear Greta Thunberg saying, "How dare you!?" STAGECOACH FESTIVALGOERS SPLIT ON WHETHER AMERICA IS HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION AHEAD OF ITS 250TH BIRTHDAY For millions of Americans outside of our major cities, the state fair is a rite of passage. It is where they had their first kiss or later, handed their newly teenage kid a few bucks and watched them drift into the crowd and the future with their friends. The idea behind America’s state fair was to give the middle of the country, the people nobody listens to or pays attention to, a couple of weeks in the limelight, a ferris wheel, games of chance and nostalgic music acts. But no, our progressive betters won’t have it. The good news is that all of these music acts which have dropped out are very easily replaced. Frankly, the lineup was already a little light on country music to begin with, and the committee putting on the fair has enough time to replace them. PRESIDENT TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER BRINGING INDYCAR RACE TO DC FOR AMERICA250 But honestly, at this point, have it be an open mic, or book somebody’s cousin’s Skynyrd cover band. It's a state fair, it really doesn’t matter. As frustrating and stupid as the artists boycotting the fair and those cheering them on are, chasing their dopamine rush as they scroll BlueSky, they really are best ignored. They see these cancelations as some kind of win, but in reality they are just sad people. For those such as myself who are planning to take part in the festivities at the fair, these yapping morons and their droning opinions are meaningless. Maybe that is why liberal elites hate state fairs so much: They don’t get to control them. So go enjoy the fair and don’t let the socialist idiots ruin your day. But if you do get annoyed, and you want some revenge, just remind them that in August, there will be an Indy car race in the nation’s capital. They will despise that as much as they hate a state fair. Zoom zoom, and God bless America. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19a318ee6011c3f4e91c33 'MobLand' star Tom Hardy reportedly frustrated by late scripts as show tensions erupt te 2026-05-29T14:30:48.957Z 'MobLand' star Tom Hardy reportedly frustrated by late scripts as show tensions erupt Tom Hardy is reportedly not being cut from "MobLand" as tensions continue to rise ahead of season three. Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Hardy was cut from Ronan Bennett and Jez Butterworth's series, citing issues with Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan. Sources told Variety on Thursday that Hardy is not being cut from the series, and "the door is not closed for Season 3 and things are being worked through creatively." 'MOBLAND' STAR TOM HARDY ACCUSED OF 'CAREER SUICIDE' AFTER ALLEGEDLY LEAVING CASTMATES STRANDED ON SET: REPORT  A production source told the outlet that Hardy had an issue with Butterworth delivering scripts late, sometimes just a week before filming. "Tom likes to prepare," a second source added. Butterworth is not present on the "MobLand" set, according to one production source. However, other sources told the outlet that Hardy was on weekly Zoom calls with Butterworth. Multiple sources told Variety that Hardy would request script rewrites on occasion, which were difficult to do without Butterworth on set.  "Often his ideas are very sound," one source told the outlet about Hardy. "And he wants them taken seriously. Jez [Butterworth] kind of hasn’t got the time to deal with those notes, so it becomes problematic." Another source said that Hardy is not used to working with "jobbing TV directors" and tended to "walk all over" them. "He’s used to dealing with some of the best directors in the world," the source added. "So when he suddenly has a jobbing TV director, he struggles and, to a certain extent, he can walk all over them because they’re intimidated by him." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Fox News Digital reached out to Paramount+ and a representative for Hardy for comment. "MobLand" is a gritty crime drama that dives deep into the dangerous world of organized crime, loyalty and power struggles. Set against the backdrop of a ruthless underworld, the story follows characters caught between family ties, betrayal and survival as rival factions battle for control. Earlier this week, a source told The Hollywood Reporter that Hardy would make Mirren and Brosnan wait on set. "He refused to come out of his trailer for hours at a time," the source said. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "He kept the cast waiting, [which is] a power play. Keeping Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren and others waiting is career suicide, I would wager." Mirren, however, seems to have no hard feelings. She shared a photo of Hardy on her Instagram on Thursday with the text, "Love you now and always helen." It's unclear whether "MobLand" will be renewed for season three. If the Paramount+ show is greenlit for another season, THR reported production will begin in September. Hardy portrays Harry Da Souza in "MobLand," a ruthless but sharply intelligent "fixer" working for a powerful crime family in London. Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19a0f0ee6011c3f4e91bf8 Former Maricopa Attorney General reflects on time in Vietnam te 2026-05-29T14:21:36.631Z Former Maricopa Attorney General reflects on time in Vietnam Vietnam veteran Rick Romley overcame life-altering injuries to become a symbol of resilience and service. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19a0c0ee6011c3f4e91bc4 Federal Judge Bars Trump From Immediately Setting Up $1.8 Billion Fund te 2026-05-29T14:20:48.393Z Federal Judge Bars Trump From Immediately Setting Up $1.8 Billion Fund A judge in Virginia temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring money in or out of the fund until the court could hear arguments in June. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19a0aaee6011c3f4e91ba8 Today is the last day to apply to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 te 2026-05-29T14:20:26.875Z Today is the last day to apply to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Submit your session topic before today ends for a chance to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Apply now to share your insight and help shape the conversations defining the tech industry. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a199eb1ee6011c3f4e91b93 Can AI answer health questions? 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Healthcare tech trends in 2026 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a199e98ee6011c3f4e91b6d Get Your Kicks at the Sedona Heritage Museum te 2026-05-29T14:11:36.790Z Get Your Kicks at the Sedona Heritage Museum Museum rides through exhibit on Route 66 & local influence To celebrate the centennial of the legendary U.S. Route 66, the Sedona Heritage Museum has opened its newest exhibit “The Road is Life: Sedona & Route 66,” which until the end of the year is celebrating the Mother Road’s legacy and how it he Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a199e7cee6011c3f4e91b45 DC's baseball team faces potential DOJ probe after exec allegedly admitted to religious discrimination te 2026-05-29T14:11:08.313Z DC's baseball team faces potential DOJ probe after exec allegedly admitted to religious discrimination FIRST ON FOX — Washington, D.C.'s professional baseball franchise could come under Justice Department scrutiny after a viral video showed a team executive appearing to admit to his religious discrimination against a Christian player. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., is urging Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon to investigate alleged religious discrimination against players for the Washington Nationals, according to a letter sent Thursday to and first obtained by Fox News Digital. The letter comes after Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe published a secretly recorded video of Washington Nationals Director of Community Relations Sean Hudson saying the team does not include pitcher Trevor Williams in certain social media promotion. He cited the player's public criticism of another Major League Baseball franchise for hosting a drag group mocking Catholics. EXCLUSIVE: KENTUCKY BARISTA TAKES LEGAL ACTION AFTER TERMINATION, CLAIMS SHE WAS FIRED FOR SHARING HER FAITH "According to the reporting by James O’Keefe, it appears the Washington Nationals are engaged in unlawful religious discrimination," Boebert told Fox News Digital in a written statement. "I urge the DOJ to take immediate and decisive action." A spokesperson for the Washington Nationals did not immediately respond to a request for comment.  Hudson, in the clandestine recording, pointed to Williams’ public objections to the Los Angeles Dodgers honoring the Sisterhood of Perpetual Indulgence — a drag group that dresses as nuns — during the team’s 2023 "Pride Night." The event also drew condemnation from multiple Catholic bishops, who described it as "blasphemous." Williams said he found the group’s anti-Catholic demonstration featuring vulgar caricatures of the crucifixion and sacred rituals to be "deeply offensive," in an interview with Bishop Robert Barron last year. The professional baseball player said he made the decision with his wife to speak out even though it would put "a target on our back." "Baseball stadiums should be a place where everyone feels welcomed, like 100%," Williams said in the interview. "We should all feel welcomed there. But that was clearly against one certain religion. If you don’t draw the line in the sand, who’s gonna do it?"   According to Hudson, that public criticism of the drag group's performance later affected Williams’ opportunities at the Nationals franchise.  "Because of that we don’t use him on social [media]," Hudson told an undercover journalist in the video. "When they’re like ‘is a hotdog a sandwich’ and the players come up, we don’t ask him." CONGRESSMAN SAYS MLB IS OUSTING TREVOR BAUER DUE TO TRUMP SUPPORT, IN LETTER TO ROB MANFRED Boebert said she is concerned that Hudson's admission could mean the franchise violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on religion and other protected classes.  "Americans of faith should not face professional repercussions for objecting to the mockery of their sacred traditions," the Colorado Republican said in the letter. "MLB’s privileged legal position should not become a license for exclusionary practices." Hudson, in the video, described himself as "far-left leaning" and nonreligious. Meanwhile, he called Williams "super Catholic." The Washington Nationals executive also boasted about a Communist Party poster in his office and mused about pushing redistribution of wealth and other leftist agendas during baseball games at Nationals Park in Southeast Washington, D.C. "What a cool opportunity for us [Nationals] to also, be a little bit of like, the voice of reason," Hudson said. "And a lot of people will tell you when I come to a baseball game, I don’t want to think about that s---." "If you’re a sports fan and we piss you off, where else are you gonna go," he went on. "I don’t give a s---." Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Justice for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a199e52ee6011c3f4e91b23 Final 24 hours to save up to $410 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket te 2026-05-29T14:10:26.384Z Final 24 hours to save up to $410 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket You now have until tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT to lock in Early Bird savings of up to $410 for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 before prices increase. Join 10,000+ tech leaders in October for one of the most anticipated tech events of the year. Register now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1999fcee6011c3f4e91a99 Northern Arizona Healthcare holding low-cost sports physical clinic in Flagstaff te 2026-05-29T13:51:56.310Z Northern Arizona Healthcare holding low-cost sports physical clinic in Flagstaff The clinic will be from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 13 at Orthopedic and Spine Institute in Flagstaff. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1999e7ee6011c3f4e91a90 Effort underway to purchase El Pueblo Motor Inn to restore for affordable housing in Flagstaff te 2026-05-29T13:51:35.275Z Effort underway to purchase El Pueblo Motor Inn to restore for affordable housing in Flagstaff Flagstaff resident Phil Scandura, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona and architect Karl Eberhard are looking for a way to purchase the $2.75-million property in order to restore the existing buildings and add others. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1999ccee6011c3f4e91a69 Spencer Pratt's sister now backs his LA mayor campaign months after saying he doesn't belong in the government te 2026-05-29T13:51:08.071Z Spencer Pratt's sister now backs his LA mayor campaign months after saying he doesn't belong in the government Spencer Pratt’s sister Stephanie Pratt is now supporting her brother’s campaign for Los Angeles mayor months after claiming a vote for him was a "vote for stupidity." "I admit I was the first person to tell people that they were idiots if they voted for my brother," Stephanie Pratt told Vanity Fair in an email related to a profile on him. She added, "Wow, was I wrong. He has spent every day since the fires finding the facts, the mistakes, the negligence, and uncovering the truth that they never wanted us to know." In February, in a series of since-deleted X posts, she wrote, "Spencer has done great work for the palisades. But LA does not need another unqualified and inexperienced mayor. A vote for him is a vote for stupidity." SPENCER PRATT AND HEIDI MONTAG’S HOLLYWOOD JOURNEY FROM TABLOID FAME TO LA MAYORAL RACE She continued, "He's just trying to stay famous and sell his memoir don't be fooled." Stephanie mused over an "ideal world" where the Palisades received their own "mayor and police department" but was more concerned with the current issues plaguing Los Angeles. "I'm worried about LA. I have no problem playing government but our city needs help," Stephanie wrote. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Everyone saying I should support him no matter what. Sorry he beat me up when I was 18 & put me in the hospital. So no he doesn’t belong in the government. Run the palisades all you want not LA," Stephanie wrote on X. She added, "Leopards never change their spots. Stay in the palisades Spencer." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Spencer Pratt launched his candidacy in January, on the one-year anniversary of losing his home in the Palisades Fire. Since then, he has gained traction in the polls, establishing himself as an anti-establishment candidate. With less than a week before the primary in which the top two vote getters advance to the general election unless one person gets more than 50%, recent polls show a tight race between Pratt, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and L.A. City Council member Nithya Raman. Other high-profile supporters include Paris Hilton, Dennis Quaid, Katharine McPhee and David Foster. Fox News Digital has reached out to Pratt's campaign for comment.  Fox News' Tracy Wright contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1999b8ee6011c3f4e91a60 Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann says the NFL's is losing tradition to streaming-era scheduling te 2026-05-29T13:50:48.069Z Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann says the NFL's is losing tradition to streaming-era scheduling Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann said the NFL has left tradition behind. The NFL has expanded their primetime schedule to holidays and playing games overseas, meaning they are playing more games outside of the traditional Sunday afternoon timeslot. Theismann pointed out the drastic differences in how the games are broadcast. "They've drifted away (from tradition). I mean, when you look at all the different streaming services and all the different networks, it used to be ABC, NBC, and CBS, but that doesn't exist anymore. There only used to be those TV channels where you could watch things other than sports only existed then," Theismann told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Now, we're in a time and a place where the opportunity for the owners to make lots of money from different entities, from YouTube, from Amazon, from Peacock." Theismann said fans used to look forward to Sundays, but now there are games seemingly all the time. "Sunday is something you would look forward to sitting down to because you really didn't have an option. Now you have options on Monday night, Thursday night, Wednesday night, God only knows, Tuesday night,  Saturday evening. If you're a fan of the NFL, you're going to find the game," Theismann said. The opening game of the 2026 season will be on Wednesday this season, with the second game being played in Melbourne, Australia, on a Thursday. The NFL introduced a Thanksgiving Eve game this year, adding another Wednesday game to the schedule. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! There will also be NFL games on Friday this year, as the league has gone forth with its fourth annual Black Friday game. The NFL also has three games scheduled on Christmas Day, which is a Friday. Once the college football regular season ends in mid-December, there will also be Saturday games. Theismann did say the NFL now has gotten fans easier access to watch more games, which he considers a good thing. "It gives you a chance to find the game that you want to watch now. You don't have to read about it the next day. So, in one regard it's grown the NFL and the other side of it, yeah, would we all like things to be a little bit like they used to be? Maybe. But I believe in the progressive as a progressive individual, but life is changing. You have to adapt and change with it," Theismann said. MIKE VRABEL, ONE MONTH AFTER STARTING 'COUNSELING,' TELLS REPORTERS HE LOVES HIS WIFE This will be the 37th American Century Championship, and Joe Theismann has played in 36 of them. He said he used to be a 2-handicap, but is now a nine, as he doesn’t hit the ball as far. He will look to turn back the clock when he plays in the tournament from July 10-12 at Edgewood Golf Course in Lake Tahoe. He said the American Century Championship is the lone thing that you really want to participate in. "The American Century Championship has evolved to one of those things that, if you love golf at all, and you happen to be in that quote-unquote celebrity world, it's the thing you really want to participate in. You get to measure your game. You get to pull back the curtain on so many wonderful people, and you get to see those that you watch on TV because I'm a fan of everything. But now you get a chance to see them up close and personal, and you get a chance to meet them and get to know them, and it's exciting," Theismann said. The 76-year-old said he gets to visit people on the range. He mentioned Jerry Rice, Tony Romo and Miles Teller as people he has had conversations with, calling himself a "fanboy" of Teller’s. Theismann said "Top Gun: Maverick" is his favorite movie of all time. The tournament has raised more than $8 million for regional and national charities. American Century Investments donates 40% of its profits to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and activates fundraising at the tournament to drive direct donations to Stowers each year. Theismann credited CEO Jonathan Thomas for the tournament’s charitable work. Theismann credited CEO Jonathan Thomas for the tournament’s charitable work. The tournament will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. 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/6a199778ee6011c3f4e919fa Karen Bass announces major new Hollywood endorsement ahead of Los Angeles mayoral race te 2026-05-29T13:41:12.714Z Karen Bass announces major new Hollywood endorsement ahead of Los Angeles mayoral race Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced on Thursday that she received an endorsement from actor and activist Jane Fonda. "Jane Fonda has spent her life on the front lines — from civil rights to women’s rights to the fight for our climate — and I’m deeply honored to have her support," Mayor Bass said in a statement to TheWrap. The statement continued, "At a time when Donald Trump is attacking our city, our immigrant neighbors, and the freedoms generations of women fought to win, Angelenos need leaders willing to stand up and speak out. Jane has never been afraid to do either, and I’m proud to have her in this fight with us." LA TIMES OWNER SAYS ENDORSING KAREN BASS WAS A ‘MISTAKE' DUE TO INCOMPETENCE Fox News Digital later confirmed the statement from the mayor's office. Fonda previously endorsed Bass and donated to her original mayoral campaign in 2022 against Rick Caruso. However, Fonda also supported Bass' current primary opponent Nithya Raman in her campaign for city councilmember in 2024. Fonda was present at Raman's swearing-in ceremony. FORMER REALITY TV PERSONALITY SPENCER PRATT LASHES OUT AT LA MAYOR KAREN BASS OVER 'INSANE, PSYCHO' COMMENTS Fox News Digital reached out to Fonda's representatives for comment. The statement came two days after Bass announced an endorsement from Marvel actor Samuel L. Jackson. "These are the times we need someone who understands government, who also understands the needs of the people, someone who will go in the streets and gather the people together, not someone who divides them. Karen Bass is that person. Karen Bass for mayor," Jackson said in a video on Tuesday. JIMMY KIMMEL ATTACKS FIRE VICTIM SPENCER PRATT AS 'SCREAMING JERK,' LECTURES LA VOTERS ABOUT MAYORAL ELECTION The high-profile endorsements come as Bass continues to spar against fellow mayoral candidate and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, who has risen significantly in the polls as primary voting draws closer. Polls earlier this month showed Pratt lagging behind Bass at 22% compared to the mayor's 30%. The mayoral primary will be held on June 2. If no candidate reaches 50%, the top two candidates will face each other again in a runoff. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19974cee6011c3f4e919d7 Arizona tribal agriculture generates over $750 million in total economic output, new analysis finds te 2026-05-29T13:40:28.155Z Arizona tribal agriculture generates over $750 million in total economic output, new analysis finds Arizona tribal agriculture generates over $750 million in total economic output, new analysis finds mittank Thu, 28 May 2026 - 09:33 Arizona tribal agriculture generates over $750 million in total economic output, new analysis finds Thursday Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a199507ee6011c3f4e9195d WATCH: Talarico embraces ‘freaky’ identity as crowds chant name meant as insult: ‘So weird’ te 2026-05-29T13:30:47.514Z WATCH: Talarico embraces ‘freaky’ identity as crowds chant name meant as insult: ‘So weird’ Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is fully embracing his "Talafreako" moniker given to him by Republican opponent Ken Paxton, and is even selling t-shirts with the slogan "I’m a Talafreako." While speaking at a general election kickoff event in Houston this week, Talarico encouraged supporters to purchase a T-shirt, saying, "I also saw that Ken Paxton started calling me ‘Talafreako,’ and I am proud to announce that we have ‘I'm a Talafreako’ t-shirts on our website. So, when you go home tonight, make sure you grab one." After Talarico exited the stage, the crowd at the Houston rally began chanting "Talafreako" repeatedly. Despite the bravado, some believe that, with Talarico already having to deal with a series of highly controversial resurfaced comments, the move will backfire with moderate Texas voters. Talarico’s prior comments include saying that "God is nonbinary," that there are six genders and that the Bible supports abortion. ‘GOD IS NON-BINARY’: TEXAS DEM NOMINEE TALARICO’S PAST REMARKS ON ABORTION, RACE AND GENDER DRAW SCRUTINY A strategist familiar with the Senate race remarked to Fox News Digital that "Talarico can’t run from his record of supporting every freaky left-wing policy under the sun." "Selling merch that says ‘Talafreako’ on it is just going to remind people that he is on the wrong side of every 80/20 issue," the strategist said, adding, "It’s so weird." Commenting on a clip of Talarico saying in an interview, "I love" transgender-identifying children, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., posted on X, "Talarico was constructed in a Woke Lab. In the end, that dog won’t hunt." Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who is now set to become the state’s senior senator, posted on X, "Texas will never elect someone who thinks God is nonbinary." DEMOCRAT RISING STAR CALLED OUT FOR ‘CREEPY’ COMMENT ABOUT TRANSGENDER CHILDREN Despite this, not all believe embracing Talafreako will backfire. Eric Koch, founder of Downfield Strategies, told Fox News Digital that he "love[s]" the Talarico campaign "coopting" the jab. "There were a lot of people wondering if James Talarico can throw a punch. In the first 24 hours of the general election, James made the case that Ken Paxton is the most corrupt politician in the country and called him out for giving Epstein-style sweetheart deals to pedophiles," said Koch. He added that the Democratic candidate "can throw a punch and will make this race a choice between himself and Paxton." During the kickoff rally in Houston, Talarico ripped Paxton as the "most corrupt politician in America," who he said, "Has sold us out for years." If elected, he pledged that his first move in the Senate would be to file a "comprehensive anti-corruption package," which he said would include a ban on "unlimited donations" from corporate political action committees and super PACs, as well as banning congressional stock trading, instituting term limits and establishing a national ban on gerrymandering. He also said the package would include a measure to "overhaul" the Supreme Court. JAMES TALARICO ADMITS PAST COMMENTS 'MISSED THE MARK' WHEN CONFRONTED ON CLAIMS LIKE GOD IS 'NON-BINARY' He addressed some of the criticisms already being lodged against him, saying, "They're going to throw everything they've got at us. They've already called me a radical leftist. They've already called me a fake Christian. They've even called me a vegan. And those are fighting words in the state of Texas." "They're going to call us a threat," he continued. "The only truth out of all of those lies is that we are a threat. We're a threat to their corrupt system." Speaking on MS NOW, Talarico asserted, "Ken Paxton has a criminal record. I have a legislative record." He touted himself as a bipartisan legislator, saying, "For over 4 terms in the Texas House of Representatives, I have brought Democrats and Republicans together to pass more than 60 bipartisan bills to cut property taxes, to raise teacher pay, to lower the cost of housing, prescription drugs, and childcare across Texas — and I’m gonna put that record up against Ken Paxton’s criminal record any day of the week, twice on Sunday." Paxton, meanwhile, has cast Talarico as too progressive, posting on X on Thursday that "James Talarico is too radical for California, let alone Texas." Fox News Digital reached out to Paxton and Talarico’s campaigns for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1992b0ee6011c3f4e918ff Hannah Leiner could end up being the next big star of the golf influencing world, big Vegas win & MEAT! te 2026-05-29T13:20:49.023Z Hannah Leiner could end up being the next big star of the golf influencing world, big Vegas win & MEAT! What a week it's been for Screencaps. Between Sara RIPPING me for not being a real journalist and my loyal readers piling in to have my back –– I'm proud of how many legacy readers prefer that I'm not a 'real' journalist; that's an honor –– to the transformation that my yard has gone through, it's been a week I won't soon forget. Speaking of the yard, I spent FOUR hours working my ass off last night. This past Saturday, I picked up a brand new battery-powered KombiSystem from Stihl from Brookville (OH) Rental where my 70-year-old father works five-days-a-week delivering heavy machinery to job sites because he'd be bored at home. The boys at Brookville Rental promised I would love the Kombi and they're right (#notsponsored). When I say the edging attachment goes through turf like butter, I'm not lying. DISCLAIMER: I paid $900 for the Stihl tools out of my own pocket. Save the emails claiming this is a #PAIDAD. Looking back this morning, I can't believe I took edging for granted for so long. Instead of being proactive, I took it for granted. My mindset was that the edges were shaggy, but they looked good enough. Those days are officially over. Now I'm looking for edges to edge just for the sake of edging. Good enough is no longer good enough. HEY, AT LEAST YOU HAD A BETTER WEEK THAN THIS BULLFIGHTER... Moving along....I have to give Instagram golf influencer Hannah Leiner credit for the pressure she's applying to Paige Spiranac. At 27, Leiner is FIRMLY entering her prime influencing years. Legacy Screencaps readers will remember that this column was the very first outlet in the United States to promote Leiner in 2018 back when she was a Florida International golfer. Eight years later, Hannah is a legit star in the making. ESPN hired her to work TGL events in the winter. There was even content this year where Hannah and her friends are slamming Guinness in Ireland on a ladies' golf trip. The key to Leiner content is that she's always smiling and having fun, which is exactly what golf should be in 2026. Paigeviews cannot stay on top forever. There has to be a new wave of women who carry the Spiranac torch. Will it be Leiner? In other news...I figured someone would email me to say I'm a moron for hating Olipop. There has to be one reader willing to die on that hill. Nope. Nothing. – Jon in Iowa writes: Wanted to weigh in on Olipop. I know it is ridiculously expensive and the Root Beer is nasty, but there are some flavors that are decent. Try Strawberry Vanilla or Grape before giving up on it. My take is this. If you are trying to replace Coke or other soda then keep trying. Coke (any soda) and especially Diet Coke (any diet soda) are not good. Loaded with chemicals that I think are causing serious health issues for people who have problems with flushing  toxins. I believe I have been affected in my family. Well enough of the seriousness. Sara can just F the hell right off. She needs to get back to the No Kings rally or something. 📩 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 – Cody steps up: I want to follow up with the email I sent you a few weeks ago vocalizing frustration over what I perceived to be a change in the screencaps after the FoxNews acquisition. Whether it was in response to my (and other's emails) or just a glitch in the matrix, I recognize that things are back to normal.  I admit and own that I may (and by may, I mean absolutely did) have jumped the proverbial gun and I am sorry for that.  I should not have questioned Outkick's commitment to the plethora of exquisiteness of fine American women. I am truly sorry and will not question the commitment of yourself or Outkick again.  Carry on. Kinsey: I'd be lying if I said the transition has been absolutely flawless. That's just not true. But, what's true is that I was told DO NOT CHANGE WHAT YOU DO. There was never some grand conspiracy to change Screencaps. Yes, I have changed the format a little bit with leading out with an Instagram model at the top or top 1/3 of the column. That's because Fox readers were coming in and getting confused over what they were seeing. I will also admit that the Screencaps content can get stale at times, but this column has proven time and time again that it will deliver. Credit to Cody for hitting the reset button. – John C. in "The Real Bowling Green," tells me: I'd bet $1,000 that Sara is the HOA board President in Miserableville.  I bet she hates grilled meats.  To wit, attached are pics of brisket that I smoked over the weekend.  Advice to all the gas grillers out there, man up and learn to grill/smoke on charcoal.  There is really no comparison.  You won't regret it. AI warning - stay safe out there – Rick in Georgia warns: Hi Joe….I know you have an interest in the rapidly changing, unfolding AI universe.  Here is a story that may interest you & the SC Community as we all contemplate the impact of AI on our lives & society in general.  The story is about a Swedish researcher that planted obviously fake medical information on the Internet and watched it take a life of its own as it got swept up into the Large Language Models fueling various AI platforms.  Soon, that fake info passed as legit info.  This story should give all of us pause on simply accepting AI output as correct or true. I take a particular interest in this stuff because I own a custom development shop that builds "AI Engines" for clients that want to use AI to optimize business outcomes.  Applications areas include predicting Sepsis or other infections for hospital inpatients & calculating precise pricing structures for bidding on government contracts.  Pretty much solving complex scenarios that go far beyond human problem solving.  I got my start in this field 20 years ago when I was part of a small team that repurposed some super cool NASA AI from the Hubble Space Telescope project. MARRIED MAN ON HOT STREAK IS ADDICTED TO CHEATING ON WIFE, FILMMAKER GHOSTED BY AI GIRLFRIEND & DEALBREAKERS   We took that AI and applied it perform real time asset scheduling inside hospitals.  Solving all these problems with AI relied on a single key ingredient: clean, real data.  I tell friends, family & neighbors all the time….just because you read it from some AI Chat Bot, that does not make it true.  Just like real life….all of us need to double, triple and quadruple the sourcing of information we read or hear or see.  AI can be a great tool.  But like any tool, it can cause harm if used improperly. Kinsey: Guys, don't forget, AI is a resource, not a source. I'm not even sure Elias, the author of the tweet above, is a real, breathing human. If so, you're ancient. For those who didn't hear the news, Pabst announced earlier this month that it was discontinuing the production of the iconic Milwaukee beer. We're talking about a beer that was brewed since 1849. ELIZABETH HURLEY IS LOCKED IN FOR SUMMER, HOCKEY GOALIE MIKAYLA DEMAITER TURNS UP THE HEAT & BASEBALL AND MEAT – Patrick in Spokane, Washington writes: What do you think about this?  I was on X and Clown World posted this one.  A woman is walking her dog and the pup takes a dump.  She picks it up in a bag and then she goes into someone’s yard and puts the dog-poop bag in their garbage can.  Clown World thinks this is absolutely awful behavior.  I think the world of Clown World; however, I have to disagree with his take.  Throwing away a dog-poop bag into another people’s garbage can while on a walk is acceptable behavior.  I think the women did something very wrong in that she walked about 20 feet onto the homeowner’s property to access the garbage can.  I don’t like trespassing, but I am okay with throwing away the bag of dog-poop if the can is easily accessible on the street or sidewalk.  Any thoughts? Kinsey: I'll throw away a dump bag if my neighbors have their cans out front waiting for pickup. I wouldn't walk up on the driveway to throw it in a trash can unless it's a friend's house and then they're getting a poop bag. I'd have no problem if one of them did the same. ################## And that is it for this morning. It's been a great end to May. The sun is out. It's warm. Mrs. Screencaps, who threw out her back this week, is feeling better and we have a dumpster on the way. It's time to remove the old swing set. It's the end of an era. A swing set that I acquired for a bottle of booze is about to be sent to the dump. It has served us well, but, times change. Let's go have an incredible weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1990c4ee6011c3f4e91620 Low-budget horror flick 'Obsession' shatters box office expectations as new Star Wars film comes up short te 2026-05-29T13:12:36.952Z Low-budget horror flick 'Obsession' shatters box office expectations as new Star Wars film comes up short A low-budget horror flick is defying gravity at the box office while the latest big-budget Star Wars movie had a rough launch compared to its predecessors. Focus Features' "Obsession" was made with a microbudget of under $1 million. Initial projections showed it making less than $10 million in its opening weekend. It ended up making over $17 million. This past weekend, it made roughly $24 million — $30 million when including Memorial Day — a whopping 30% increase from its opening weekend, outpacing much bigger films like "The Devil Wears Prada 2" and the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael." It even outgrossed "The Mandalorian and Grogu" on Wednesday.  ‘OBSESSION’ REVIEW: AN INNOCENT WISH TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE IN A HORROR FLICK FROM TALENTED UP-AND-COMERS Such a bump for a film in its second weekend is nearly unheard of. It has already grossed over $70 million worldwide and is now projected to make more than $100 million during its theatrical run, making it one of the most profitable films of the year.  What's remarkable about the success of "Obsession" is that it proves that Hollywood star power isn't always needed to get butts in seats. The director is a 26-year-old content creator named Curry Barker, who is part of the sketch comedy duo "That's a Bad Idea," which has over 1 million followers on YouTube and TikTok. Jason Blum, creator of BlumHouse Productions and producer of horror hits like "Get Out," "Paranormal Activity" and "M3GAN," only boarded "Obsession" as an executive producer after the film debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival last year. 'THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU' REVIEW: AN ENTERTAINING BUT FORGETFUL RETURN TO THE 'STAR WARS' UNIVERSE The cast has no A-listers. The cast is led by up-and-comers Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Megan Lawless and Cooper Tomlinson (Barker's comedy partner). The most recognizable face is Andy Richter, who has a minor role.  "Obsession" follows Bear (Johnston), who uses a novelty toy to make a wish that his friend Nikki (Navarrette) falls in love with him — only to realize that his wish quickly backfires. While it lacks stars, it should make a star out of Inde Navarrette, who gives a terrifyingly good performance that rivals Kathy Bates in "Misery." Erik Childress, a box office columnist for Rotten Tomatoes and host of the Movie Madness podcast, credits the impressive debut to "good marketing" by Focus Features, it's word-of-mouth that carried it the week after.  "It's incredibly rare," Childress tells Fox News Digital. "Usually those types of bumps you normally only see during the holidays… During the summer months, it almost never happens." ‘THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2’ REVIEW: MERYL STREEP, ANNE HATHAWAY RETURN FOR A CHIC BUT BLAND SEQUEL Meanwhile, in a galaxy far, far away, the new Star Wars film "The Mandalorian and Grogu" made $98 million domestically during Memorial Day weekend, marking the weakest opening weekend for any Star Wars film, an honor (or dishonor, in this case) previously held by 2018's "Solo: a Star Wars Story," which grossed $103 million during its debut Memorial Day weekend. It marked the first Star Wars movie to hit theaters in seven years — the last one being 2019's "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," which made $177 million domestically in its opening weekend. Unlike "Obsession," "The Mandalorian and Grogu" has A-list talent behind it between Jon Favreau in the director's chair and a cast that includes Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Allen White and Sigourney Weaver, not to mention the iconic IP and the Disney machine behind it. But this isn't a typical sequel or spin of; it's essentially an adapted continuation of "The Mandalorian" TV series from Disney+. It follows a bounty hunter working on behalf of the New Republic who tracks down Empire loyalists. ‘THE SHEEP DETECTIVES’ REVIEW: HUGH JACKMAN LEADS ALL-STAR CAST IN DELIGHTFUL WHODUNIT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY In recent years, Disney has leaned into Star Wars on its streaming service, perhaps changing the perception of audiences increasingly associating the franchise with television rather than film. With all that being said, "The Mandalorian and Grogu" will still be profitable since its budget was reportedly only $165 million, a more modest price tag compared to many summer blockbusters. Childress says it's "slightly premature" for Disney execs to be hitting the panic button on the future prospects of the Star Wars franchise, particularly as one is slated for 2027 starring Ryan Gosling.  "'Solo' dropped 65% in its second weekend. And as long as ‘Mandalorian’ doesn't have a drop like that… it could still have enough juice in it to get in the like vicinity of like $250 million domestic, and if that's the case with international sales, it could end up being not a big hit, but still a success," Childress tells Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1990aeee6011c3f4e915f9 Clint Black admits he never expected to live past 21 after tragic losses te 2026-05-29T13:12:14.946Z Clint Black admits he never expected to live past 21 after tragic losses Clint Black didn’t think he would live past 21. The country music star has written a new memoir, "Killin’ Time," named after his triple-platinum 1989 debut album. The book explores the Grammy winner’s upbringing and how he rose to fame, selling more than 20 million records. Black’s early years were anything but joyful. In the book, he admitted he was shocked to reach 17 — and convinced he wouldn’t make it to 21. "Surely," he wrote, "I wouldn’t make it to the ripe old age of 21." JEWEL SAYS OFF-GRID ALASKA UPBRINGING WITHOUT ELECTRICITY OR RUNNING WATER KEPT HER GROUNDED The 64-year-old told Fox News Digital he had good reason to take a "fatalistic view" of his life. "I had really come out of watching friends die — overdoses, automobile accidents — a friend got hit on a motorcycle and killed," he said. "Another one was hit on a bicycle and killed. My brother narrowly avoided being called up for the Vietnam War, which ended before he was called. And my grandfather and his brother died of cancer. It just seemed like there was a lot of that going around. And why should I be so lucky to live on and on?" "It didn’t keep me up at night, but I lived with it," he said. WATCH: CLINT BLACK REFLECTS ON LOSS, SURVIVAL AND FAMILY LEGACY Black himself had a near-death experience. In the book, the singer-songwriter recalled spending his childhood exploring Buffalo Bayou near Houston with friends — riding trails, fishing, catching snakes and building campfires.  But after a heavy rainstorm, he wrote that the dam at Addicks Reservoir was opened to manage rising water levels, turning the bayou into what Black described as "a raging torrent of whitewater rapids." Black, who was 13 at the time, and his friends decided to "jump in at the headwaters and just free-float in the rapids." Soon after, he found himself fighting for his life. "We didn’t see the huge oak tree in the water, just a few hundred feet downstream from where we jumped in," Black wrote. "It must have toppled the day before in the heavy rain. Now it was creating a pocket of strong suction all around it. My friends and I could sense that sudden pull and quickly headed for the banks. The chance to get out was gone in an instant. WATCH: LISA HARTMAN BLACK SHARES SECRET TO LASTING MARRIAGE WITH CLINT BLACK "My friends all made it to safety, but I was unable to escape the pull of the current and was sucked into the tree and down to the bottom of the bayou. My eyes, sinuses and lungs burned from what I guess must’ve been poison oak wrapped around the tree." Looking back, Black said every time he tried to climb back up, he grew weaker. He fought the urge to "give up." Black told Fox News Digital that, to this day, he still remembers the burning sensation throughout his body as he heard his friends screaming from the banks. They spotted a venomous snake near him. "It was too dark for me to see underwater," Black said. "But the visual I had in my mind of the bottom of the bayou and that rapid water pushing me against the tree, it’s a picture in my mind of something I couldn’t see back then. But it just added to that feeling that I wasn’t going to make it out of there alive." It wouldn’t be the last time Black tested his luck. During his tour for the 2004 album "Spend My Time," Black went mountain biking on trails in Wisconsin when he made a wrong turn and crashed headfirst into a tree trunk. He wrote that he felt "the shock shoot through both arms and out to my fingertips." After feeling disoriented for a few minutes, Black initially believed he was fine, unaware that he had seriously injured his spine. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I didn’t realize it was that dramatic," Black told Fox News Digital. "It wasn’t a dramatic bicycle accident, but it was a dramatic injury. The disc ruptured in my cervical spine and bruised my spinal cord, so it had to be taken out." "It would manifest itself in burning sensations in my legs when I looked up and then, eventually, in my back," he explained. "This was putting pressure on the cord. I played it off as a symptom that was weird, but it wasn’t important. I [had] put my body through a lot and thought it was just something I was going through. And then at one point, I realized I was not going through it. I was living with it." It would be months after the accident before Black began experiencing serious symptoms. He could no longer push them aside. His search for answers eventually led him to neurologic spine surgeon Dr. Robert S. Bray. "My first thought was cancer," Black admitted. "I ran down, had some imaging done and found out the bad news. They were going to have to go through my throat to get to my spine. They were going to have to move my vocal cords and everything else out of the way." According to the book, Black had a "dangerously compressed spinal cord." Dr. Bray told Black his only option was surgery and to "put in a metal plate directly under my vocal cords and voice box." Dr. Bray also warned there was a risk Black’s singing career would be over. Black said he wanted to run out of the doctor’s office screaming. "It was frightening," he said. "I think luck has been on my side because I got in with a great surgeon who would eventually work on all my injuries over time." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "The jury was still out on the never-singing part again," he wrote. "After all the years in the clubs, worrying about my voice holding up on tour and finally finding a great voice coach to bring stability to my job as a singer, I was far more worried than I had ever been before. I had no plan B; that astronaut job was a definite no-go. It would take some time to find out if I still had a voice, if I had a job to return to." A month after surgery, Black was singing his Christmas songs live on "Good Morning America." Dr. Bray warned, "You’re going to be back because you have a lot of trouble ahead of you with your spine." He was right. "For the next 20 years, about every year when my tour ended, I would go in and have another surgery," said Black. "Bit by bit, level by level, he corrected many of the problems." While Black may have once believed he wouldn’t live past 21, the singer now says his story is far from over. "What keeps me going now is the feeling that I haven’t peaked," he beamed. "I’m still getting better. I’m a better musician. I’m better at keeping a healthy family together on the road, my band and crew. I’m a better artist, better songwriter. I work at it every day. I practice on my instrument at least five days a week for hours. I’m improving as an entertainer." "I think if and when the time comes when I feel like I’m in decline, that’ll be when I’ll become less motivated to do it all," he said. "But I enjoy my work. I’m excited about the future. So that’s a big motivator. I get up every day and put myself to the test." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19909aee6011c3f4e915cc Fake grant email promises $4.5 Million but could steal your identity te 2026-05-29T13:11:54.872Z Fake grant email promises $4.5 Million but could steal your identity It shows up in your junk folder with a subject line that practically yells at you: "ATTENTION 1!!!" That alone should raise suspicion. Still, the message quickly escalates. It claims to come from the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and says you are approved for a $4.5 million grant. That is where things start to fall apart. This type of scam is designed to trigger both excitement and urgency. It also pushes you to hand over sensitive information before you stop to think. Let's break down exactly what this email says and why each part signals trouble. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report NEW EMAIL SCAM USES HIDDEN CHARACTERS TO SLIP PAST FILTERS The email claims to be from the IMF. Yet the reply address is a Gmail account. That mismatch matters. Legitimate financial institutions do not use free email services for official communication. They also do not ask you to reply to a personal inbox for something this serious. "ATTENTION 1!!!" is not how a global financial organization communicates. It is how scammers try to grab you fast. Urgency lowers your guard. When you feel pressure, you are more likely to respond without verifying anything. The message opens with "Attention: Sir/Madam." If your name were truly selected for a multimillion-dollar payment, the sender would use it. Generic greetings often mean the email was blasted out to thousands of people. The email mentions debts tied to contracts, inheritance, lottery and loans. That wide net is intentional. It increases the odds that something in the message feels familiar. Once that happens, the scam starts to feel personal. The promise of $4.5 million is not random. Large numbers create excitement. They also make you more willing to overlook obvious problems. Real financial grants do not appear out of nowhere like this. YOUR EMAIL DIDN’T EXPIRE; IT’S JUST ANOTHER SNEAKY SCAM The email mentions IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. That sounds official, which is the point. Scammers often include real names or titles to make fake messages feel credible. It is a shortcut to trust. Phrases like "Kindly reply me directly" and awkward sentence structure stand out. One odd sentence might not mean much. However, repeated issues like this point to a lack of professional communication. Major institutions have strict standards for how they write. This email requests: That is everything needed for identity theft. Once someone has those details, they can open accounts, target you with more scams or impersonate you.  The email promises a bank-to-bank wire transfer. That detail adds a layer of realism. It also sets up the next step. Many scams later ask for "fees" to release the funds. You send money, and the payment never arrives. At the end, the email tries to explain away the biggest red flag: "If you have received this message in your SPAM/BULK folder, it is simply because your ISP has introduced restrictions. We urge that you treat it as a matter of urgency." That is not a reassurance. It is a warning sign. Scammers know their messages look suspicious, so they try to explain it away before you question it. THE ONE THING SCAMMERS CHECK BEFORE TARGETING YOU ONLINE Scams like this follow a pattern, and once you know what to look for, you can shut them down quickly before any damage is done. Do not reply or engage in any way. Even a quick response tells scammers your email is active, which can lead to more targeted attacks. The safest move is to delete it and move on. Scam emails often hide malicious links or infected files. One click can take you to a fake login page or install malware on your device. If you were not expecting the message, do not interact with anything inside it. Strong antivirus software adds another layer of protection. It can flag suspicious emails, block dangerous websites and stop malicious downloads before they cause harm. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com No legitimate organization will ask for your passport, driver's license or other sensitive documents through an unsolicited email. Sending that information can open the door to identity theft and financial fraud. Do not rely on the display name alone. Check the full email address carefully for misspellings, random numbers or free domains like Gmail. Small details often reveal a fake.  If the message seems important, verify it on your own. Type the organization's website into your browser or use a trusted contact method. Do not use the links or contact details provided in the email.  Scammers often rely on publicly available information to make their messages feel convincing. Data removal services can reduce what is out there, making it harder for criminals to target you in the first place. 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 Add an extra layer of security to your accounts. With 2FA enabled, a stolen password alone is not enough for someone to get in. This simple step can stop many attacks before they start. Check your bank statements and credit reports regularly. Look for unfamiliar charges, new accounts or changes you did not make. Catching fraud early can limit the damage. If you think your personal information was exposed, a credit freeze can help protect you. It prevents new credit accounts from being opened in your name without your approval. Because this scam asks for your name, address, phone number, age, occupation and a copy of your passport or driver's license, identity theft protection can help you spot trouble faster. A good service can monitor your credit files, alert you to new activity and help you recover if someone uses your information to open accounts or commit fraud in your name. See my tips and best picks on Best Identity Theft Protection at Cyberguy.com Mark the email as phishing in your inbox. This helps your email provider block similar messages and protects other people from falling into the same trap. Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. In this free, live online class, Kurt the CyberGuy will walk you step by step through simple phone security fixes you can do in real time. You’ll learn how to improve your privacy settings, spot the latest phone scams, use trusted security tools and walk away with a simple checklist to stay protected. Register here: CyberGuyLive.com This email tries hard to look official. It uses a real organization, a real name and a convincing story. Still, the cracks show up quickly once you slow down. A Gmail reply address, a massive payout, a vague greeting and a request for identity documents all point in the same direction. Scams like this rely on one thing: getting you to act before you think. Take a second look, and the whole thing falls apart. If a message promises millions and asks for your personal information, would you pause long enough to question it, or would the urgency pull you in? 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/6a199086ee6011c3f4e915a8 Five of the most shocking upsets in sports history, from Michigan-App State to Virginia-UMBC te 2026-05-29T13:11:34.798Z Five of the most shocking upsets in sports history, from Michigan-App State to Virginia-UMBC The news of world No. 1 tennis star Jannik Sinner's improbable defeat at Roland Garros continues to send shock waves through the sports world, as the four-time Grand Slam champion was upended in the second round of the French Open. Not only was he heavily favored to win the whole thing, he was up two sets to none and was winning a decisive third set 5-1 before choking the lead away in five sets, spoiling a 30-match win streak. Sinner's clay-court catastrophe will be remembered as one of the biggest tennis upsets of all time, but it got me thinking about some of the other shocking upsets in sports history. Below are five of the most unbelievable "David vs. Goliath" moments in sports, where the unthinkable quickly became reality and reset the bar for what was possible from an underdog facing insurmountable odds. TOP-RANKED AMERICAN TENNIS STARS FALTER AT WIMBLEDON WITH EARLY-ROUND DEFEATS I'm sure many of you will take exception with this list, so feel free to leave a comment below letting me know which upsets I missed. In January 2017, Novak Djokovic was the closest thing to a god in the tennis world. The Serbian superstar was fresh off a two-year run in which he won five of a possible eight Grand Slam tournaments and had just captured the first French Open title in his career in 2016. ALL-TIME TALENT, ZERO TITLES: THE MOST UNDERACHIEVING FRANCHISES IN NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS Heading into the Australian Open, it was widely believed The Djoker would cruise to another tournament win on his surrogate home court, considering he had already won in Melbourne six times before. In the second round, Djokovic squared off against 117th-ranked Denis Istomin, and much like Sinner, had a commanding two-set lead before blowing it in spectacular fashion. By the time the dust had settled, Djokovic was packing his bags and heading home, marking the first time he exited the second round of a major championship in nearly a decade and the first time he had lost to a player ranked outside the top 100 in his illustrious career. Djokovic's 2017 was a tumultuous one, and his flameout at the Australian Open was the harbinger of a largely forgettable season. The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors are a case study in how to have a historic year only to blow it the millisecond before crossing the finish line (though they aren't the only ones to do so on this list). After a record-breaking season in which the Warriors set the all-time regular season wins total at 73 and guard Stephen Curry was awarded the only unanimous MVP in league history, all that was left was vanquishing a LeBron-led Cleveland Cavaliers team. With a double-digit win in Game 4, Golden State took the now infamous 3-1 lead and looked to put the series on ice at home in Game 5. Then it happened. Defensive stalwart Draymond Green was suspended for accumulating too many flagrants, meaning he would miss game five, a game in which the Cavs blew the doors off of the Warriors in a 15-point win. 11 SEED TEXAS UPSETS NO 3 GONZAGA IN MARCH MADNESS TOURNAMENT TO ADVANCE TO THE SWEET 16 After another double-digit win in Game 6, it was obvious Cleveland had all the momentum in the world, and although Game 7 was one of the most tightly contested and memorable games in NBA Finals history, a Cavaliers series comeback felt inevitable. No team had ever overcome a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals, and the fact that the Warriors won 73 regular season games made this even more shocking. It was equally impressive that the Cavs were able to mount the comeback as it was embarrassing that the Warriors blew what was a "golden" opportunity to etch their names into the history books. Heading into the 2007 season, the Michigan Wolverines were heavy favorites to win the Big Ten and win a BCS National Championship. The team was littered with veterans and NFL Draft hopefuls like Chad Henne, Jake Long and Mario Manningham, among others, and entered the year as a consensus top-five team coming off an 11-win season in which they narrowly missed playing for a national title. They opened the season with FCS powerhouse Appalachian State, but no one was expecting much from the lowly Mountaineers as they traveled to the Big House to play the Maize and Blue. MICHIGAN DEFENSE SHINES AS WOLVERINES UPSET ALABAMA IN RELIAQUEST BOWL The game wasn't even being broadcast on national television, but when App State took a 14-point lead in the waning moments of the first half, all eyes were suddenly trained on Ann Arbor. The Wolverines mounted a furious comeback in the second half and even led late in the fourth quarter before the Mountaineers recaptured a two-point lead with under a minute left in the game. Henne connected on a Hail Mary to Manningham to get Michigan in field goal range with just seconds remaining, but the game-winning attempt was blocked, sending horrified Wolverine fans to the exits and stunning the entire college football world. No FCS/Division I-AA team had ever beaten a ranked FBS opponent before this, and the game didn't even have betting odds. Michigan never recovered and ended up firing head coach Lloyd Carr at season's end, kicking off a decade of futility that only ended after hiring head coach Jim Harbaugh in 2015. If you were around for the 2007 NFL season, you probably remember just how unstoppable the New England Patriots felt that year. FROM 4 STRAIGHT SUPER BOWL LOSSES TO JOSH ALLEN'S PATRICK MAHOMES PROBLEM, BILLS MIGHT BE CURSED Tom Brady and Randy Moss ran roughshod over the entire league, setting all sorts of passing records in the process and guiding the Pats to a perfect 16-0 regular season. After a few closer-than-expected playoff games, the Patriots entered the Super Bowl as monstrous 12.5-point favorites against the upstart 10-6 wild-card New York Giants. No one was giving the G-men an iota of a chance, but thanks to a brilliant game by New York's front four, the Patriots were clinging to just a three-point lead late in the fourth quarter. On a crucial third down, quarterback Eli Manning struggled out of a would-be sack and fired a prayer downfield to relative unknown David Tyree, who trapped the ball against his helmet and gifted the Giants a new set of downs. A few plays later, Manning found Plaxico Burress in the back of the end zone, completing one of the most unthinkable upsets in NFL history. Much like the Warriors, the Patriots sat on the precipice of glory, but tripped and fell off a cliff with the finish line in sight. BIGGEST CONTROVERSIES AND DEBATES OF THE 2026 NFL DRAFT Though Brady and the Pats would win three more Super Bowls together, this one still stings for all parties involved to this day. Before the 2018 edition of the NCAA Tournament, no No. 1 seed had ever lost to a No. 16 seed. Sure, there had been a few close calls, but to even suggest something so absurd would get you laughed out of any bracket-picking group or watch party. That was before the Virginia Cavaliers had a March Madness to forget. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Heading into the tournament, Tony Bennett had guided his Cavs to the No. 1 overall seed in the big dance, and for their efforts, they would be rewarded with the UMBC Retrievers, the automatic qualifiers from the American East Conference. A game that wasn't on anyone's radar suddenly became appointment television when the Retrievers jumped all over Virginia, stifling them with suffocating defense. What was a tie game at halftime became a 20-point blowout, and UMBC never relinquished the lead they took early in the second half. The loss was so shocking that many people were calling for Bennett's job, despite the fact that he had won the Henry Iba Award for Coach of the Year. The only reason this game didn't become the thing people associate Virginia with is that the Cavs literally won the whole thing the very next year. Anything short of that would have been a PR disaster for the program, and despite this, it's still the most shocking upset in NCAA Tournament history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a199072ee6011c3f4e91584 Ramaswamy: Medicaid fraud raises healthcare costs for hardworking Ohioans te 2026-05-29T13:11:14.873Z Ramaswamy: Medicaid fraud raises healthcare costs for hardworking Ohioans Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy detailed how Medicaid fraud raises the costs of healthcare for people playing by the rules, in an exclusive interview with the Ruthless Podcast released Friday morning. "I would say my overarching view is that Medicaid fraud is real," the Republican nominee for governor said in the interview. "It is not the only thing we’re going to need to do to fix the healthcare system. You prosecute the bad guys, you take the billions of dollars and put it in the pockets of the people who are actually working hard and following the rules." On the campaign trail, Ramaswamy recently unveiled a three-part plan to address Medicaid fraud in Ohio. The approach emphasizes syncing federal-state incentives, streamlining the bureaucracy, and prioritizing fraud prosecutions.  CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW THE RUTHLESS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE "Look at over the last 10 years, you're looking at about $1.1 trillion in improper payments across the state and federal level combined," Ramaswamy told the show. "So if you look at that same 10-year period, Medicaid expenses have gone from $27 billion in Ohio, in just a decade, up to $47 billion, and yet the number of enrollees is only up by 100,000." The push in Ohio comes as Vice President JD Vance’s White House Anti-Fraud Task Force continues its work to uncover fraud nationwide. The group has already uncovered $1.4 billion of home health and hospice waste. Vance’s committee has taken a collaborative approach to working with state governments to protect taxpayer dollars. Vance has cited Ohio and Maryland as examples of states taking fraud seriously.  Ramaswamy, a successful entrepreneur, rose to political prominence after he published Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America’s Social Justice Scam in 2021.  He then ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 before dropping out and endorsing Donald Trump. He went on to help lead the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Elon Musk, although he left after less than three months last year. TRUMP-BACKED VIVEK RAMASWAMY WINS OHIO GOP GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY, WILL FACE DEMOCRAT AMY ACTON Earlier this week, podcast co-host John Ashbrook published an opinion piece on Fox News Digital, underscoring that voters want action on fraud ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.   Ashbrook, a Cincinnati native with more than 20 years of experience advising Senate campaigns, expressed optimism about Ramswamy’s electoral chances. He noted a shift in the campaign over the last few weeks, with fraud increasingly centered in the discourse.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS "I’m telling you over the last few weeks, the thing that you started talking about that I think is on the minds of a lot of people is fraud," Ashbrook said. "[Democratic nominee for Governor Amy Acton] is part of the problem. She was the health director." "Those Medicaid dollars flow through the Department of Medicaid, but also through the Department of Health in Ohio," Ramaswamy said. "She led to that, while a lot of that fraud festered, and while she shut down our schools during COVID-19." Ramaswamy’s interview took place as part of the Ruthless Midterm Interview Series, an ongoing initiative to interview major candidates across the country. The hosts have already interviewed candidates in 15 states, with more scheduled ahead of the November midterms.  After winning the May primary, Ramaswamy faces Acton in the general election on Nov. 3. No Democrat has been elected governor of Ohio since 2006.  Ohio, long a battleground in presidential elections, went handily for Trump in 2016, 2020 and 2024. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a199046ee6011c3f4e91523 Kiwibit’s AI-powered bird feeder is my new backyard buddy te 2026-05-29T13:10:30.794Z Kiwibit’s AI-powered bird feeder is my new backyard buddy If you're looking for a fun way to connect with nature while collecting bird species on an app like Pokémon, give this smart feeder a try. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a198e14ee6011c3f4e9143e Amtrak fire near Penn Station triggers major NYC commuter disruptions, NJ Transit and LIRR cancellations te 2026-05-29T13:01:08.550Z Amtrak fire near Penn Station triggers major NYC commuter disruptions, NJ Transit and LIRR cancellations An Amtrak work train fire erupted near New York's Penn Station Friday morning, reportedly injuring five individuals. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said a call was received at about 1:32 a.m. Friday about a work train fire on track 11 at Penn Station on 31st Street between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue. The blaze reached a second alarm at 2:43 a.m., and 46 units and 141 fire and EMS personnel responded, the FDNY confirmed to Fox News Digital. Five civilians were hurt. Two were seriously injured and transported to Bellevue Hospital, while three others refused medical attention, according to the fire department. UNIONS THAT PARALYZED NEW YORK COMMUTE OVER PAY SPENT MILLIONS ON LUXURY TRAVEL, FILINGS SHOW The blaze was under control at 4:05 a.m., and the cause remains under investigation. The New York Post reported that damaged overhead wiring along track 11 prompted New Jersey Transit and the Long Island Railroad to suspend service into the Manhattan station. NJ Transit indicated that the Amtrak track car fire has snarled rail service. "NJ TRANSIT rail service is experiencing significant impacts due to an earlier Amtrak track car fire in one of the Hudson River tunnels. Impacts are expected to last through the morning rush hour," NJ Transit noted in a post on X. The NJ Transit website states that, "Service is currently suspended between Newark Penn Station and Penn Station New York. Cross-honoring is in effect with PATH at Newark Penn, Hoboken and 33rd St in New York, as well as with NJ TRANSIT and private carrier buses due to an earlier Amtrak track car fire that caused damage to overhead wire and track infrastructure." "Amtrak is working as quickly as possible to make the necessary repairs and restore service as soon as possible," the site notes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a198e00ee6011c3f4e91435 Woman wins free Wendy's burgers for a year after bizarre costume contest victory te 2026-05-29T13:00:48.553Z Woman wins free Wendy's burgers for a year after bizarre costume contest victory An Ohio woman scored a year's worth of free Dave's Single burgers after taking first place in a Wendy's mascot look-alike contest held on World Redhead Day. Nearly 20 contestants took to the stage at New York City's Seaport Square (a nod to Wendy's square burger patties) to compete. Over three rounds, contestants modeled their best Wendy's looks. They then read aloud social media posts written in the brand's signature, playful style.  WENDY'S FOUNDER WORRIED ABOUT NAMING CHAIN AFTER HIS DAUGHTER: 'I'M REALLY SORRY I DID THAT TO YOU' The finalists performed their own original Wendy's commercials. One of the contest judges was Wendy Thomas — daughter of founder Dave Thomas and the real-life inspiration for the brand. The winner, whose first name is Jennifer (last name not provided), is "a fellow Ohio native whose roots run deep with red hair and home state pride," Wendy's said in a news release. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Held between World Redhead Day (May 26) and National Burger Day (May 28), the event was designed to celebrate the qualities Wendy's says make both redheads and its brand distinctive, according to the Ohio-based fast-food chain. Everyone was invited to showcase their best version of Wendy, "from natural red hues and pigtails to wigs, freckles and the iconic blue and white collared dress." Redheads make up just 4% of the U.S. population, according to the World Population Review website. The look-alike contest reflected Wendy's branding philosophy of "being unforgettable instead of blending in," the company said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "The look-alike contest brings that idea to life in a way that is social, visual and fun — a live celebration of the people, personality and spirit that make redheads, and Wendy's, impossible to forget." Dave's Single is a quarter-pound of fresh beef topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, ketchup and mayo, according to the Wendy's website. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Wendy's was founded in 1969.  Chicago-based food service research firm Technomic listed it as the fifth-highest-grossing restaurant chain in the U.S. in its 2025 rankings, based on 2024 earnings — behind McDonald's, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell. Fox News Digital reached out to Wendy's for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a198951ee6011c3f4e9137b How does Trump solve key 'nuclear dust' hang-up in negotiations to end Iran War? te 2026-05-29T12:40:49.113Z How does Trump solve key 'nuclear dust' hang-up in negotiations to end Iran War? Even as U.S. and Iranian negotiators reportedly move toward a temporary framework agreement, one of the most consequential questions remains unresolved: What happens to Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile? Iranian officials repeatedly have insisted retaining enriched uranium is a red line in negotiations, even as President Donald Trump has vowed Iran "will not have a nuclear weapon" and suggested the United States could ultimately "take" the material if necessary. Nonproliferation experts say the issue sits at the center of whether any future agreement can credibly prevent Iran from rapidly moving toward weapons-grade enrichment — particularly after U.S. strikes damaged key nuclear facilities but did not necessarily eliminate the nuclear material itself. "I think it would put a poison pill in any agreement because retaining any of these 60% stockpile or really any of the lower enriched material," Andrea Stricker, a research fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told Fox News Digital. "That would give them the ability to go higher to weapons grade at a time of their choosing." AFTER THE STRIKES, HOW WOULD THE US SECURE IRAN’S ENRICHED URANIUM? The issue has taken on renewed urgency following 2026's Operation Epic Fury against Iran and 2025 U.S. strikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. While airstrikes can damage centrifuges, tunnel systems and enrichment infrastructure, experts say physically locating, securing and neutralizing enriched uranium presents a separate challenge altogether. Destroying infrastructure can slow or disrupt a nuclear program, but accounting for nuclear material itself requires sustained access, reliable intelligence and international oversight. "The stockpile is going to be the focus for the administration because that is the material, in particular the 60%," Stricker said. Iran is believed to possess thousands of kilograms of enriched uranium ranging from low-enriched material to uranium enriched to 60%, which is considered near weapons-grade and can be more quickly refined to the 90% level typically associated with nuclear weapons. Stricker said the Trump administration is likely to insist the stockpiles either be destroyed inside Iran or removed from the country under international supervision. "The best option would be to destroy the stockpile in Iran, and then you're not having to deal with who takes possession and what can Iran do with the stockpile as far as having it sent back under certain terms," she said. EX-CENTCOM COMMANDER WARNS AGAINST 'RISKY' US GROUND OPERATION TO SEIZE IRAN’S ENRICHED URANIUM But even if Iran agreed to surrender or neutralize the uranium, carrying out such an operation would likely involve excavation teams, international nuclear inspectors and hazardous materials specialists working inside heavily damaged underground facilities. Any operation to physically secure or remove the uranium could also raise broader questions about how much direct U.S. or international involvement would ultimately be required on the ground, even as the administration faces political pressure to avoid a prolonged military commitment in Iran. "You're talking about having to go down into heavily damaged sites and you're not sure what the state of the material even is," Stricker said. Strickler said the underground Isfahan tunnel facility was struck with Tomahawk missiles, while Natanz and Fordow sites were hit with massive ordnance penetrators designed to reach buried nuclear infrastructure. "So you will need hazard material teams to handle it, to safely package it and either to have it destroyed or to remove it from the country safely," she said. Stricker noted that enriched uranium in this form is chemically toxic and corrosive, though she said it would not pose the kind of large-scale radiological danger associated with a nuclear detonation. "People don't want to be breathing that material or coming into contact with it with their skin," she said. Another possible pathway would involve transferring the material to international custody. Stricker said the International Atomic Energy Agency, along with an international recovery team, could potentially oversee the removal of the uranium and transfer it to the agency's low-enriched uranium fuel bank in Kazakhstan. Limited quantities could also eventually be converted into fuel rods for civilian nuclear reactors, she said, though she argued Iran should not retain direct access to the material itself. Kelsey Davenport, director for nonproliferation policy at the Arms Control Association, previously told Fox News Digital that internationally monitored downblending may ultimately prove more practical than attempting to physically seize or destroy the material inside damaged facilities. "The IAEA remains the best place to go back into Iran to monitor the sites, to try to track down and account for the enriched uranium," Davenport said. The White House could not immediately be reached for comment. "The Enriched Uranium (Nuclear Dust!) will either be immediately turned over to the United States … or, preferably … destroyed in place," Trump wrote on Truth Social Sunday.  Iranian officials, however, have continued to insist the country has a right to maintain uranium enrichment and stockpiles as part of a civilian nuclear program. Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s national security committee, said Wednesday that maintaining enriched uranium stockpiles remains one of Iran’s "red lines" in negotiations with the United States. That position may ultimately collide with what many nonproliferation advocates view as the core objective of any agreement: preventing Iran from preserving a rapid nuclear breakout capability. Stricker said international inspectors had a relatively strong understanding of the quantities and locations of the material before access became more restricted, but argued that any future agreement would require continuous international monitoring over how the uranium is handled and removed. Stricker argued that any long-term deal would likely require not only removal of the stockpile, but also strict limits on Iran’s future enrichment capabilities and expanded access for international inspectors. "Ideally it would be a permanent ban," she said, referring to uranium enrichment. "But it appears that they're leaning more towards a long moratorium." She added that any agreement would also require the International Atomic Energy Agency to regain deep access to Iranian facilities, including military sites, to verify compliance and account for nuclear materials. "They need full access to go wherever they would like, including to military sites to rule out any Iranian cheating," Stricker said. For now, negotiators appear to be moving toward a temporary framework agreement while broader nuclear talks continue. But experts say the question of what happens to Iran’s enriched uranium may ultimately become the defining issue of any deal. Even if diplomacy advances, physically locating, securing and permanently neutralizing the material could remain a challenge long after any agreement is signed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1986f8ee6011c3f4e91307 Charlamagne rips Jill Biden’s confessions about her husband as too little, too late te 2026-05-29T12:30:48.312Z Charlamagne rips Jill Biden’s confessions about her husband as too little, too late Radio host Charlamagne tha God called out the former First Lady, the Bidens’ inner circle, and the entire Democratic Party, saying they damaged democracy itself by concealing concerns about former President Biden’s purported cognitive decline. One of the most decisive moments of the 2024 election was Biden's disastrous debate with then-candidate Donald Trump. Biden stammered, had long periods of silence and intense, confused facial expressions, to the point some of his most vocal supporters broke ranks and demanded he relinquish the nomination. The Atlantic obtained a copy of the former First Lady’s memoir, "View From the East Wing," which will be released in early June. In it, she revealed that she and Biden both agreed that he had "f---ed up" that night. "Literally, donkey of the day should go to Jill Biden, the Democratic Party, Biden's inner circle, the staff, the record label, the mother effing crew, and everybody who spent years telling Americans not to believe their own eyes," Charlamagne said on Thursday. SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS AFTER JILL BIDEN REVEALS SHE WAS 'HORRIFIED' WATCHING JOE'S DISASTROUS DEBATE Charlamagne specifically responded to a clip of Jill Biden in an interview with CBS Sunday Mornings that previewed Wednesday, where she said, "I don't know what happened," and that "I mean, when I watched it, I thought, ‘Oh my God, he's having a stroke,’ and it scared me to death." One telling contradiction between how Jill Biden now says she felt that night and the public face she presented afterward was how she praised Biden for his performance at a post-debate event. "Not right now," Charlamagne said wearily, noting numerous concerns he, his staff, and Americans in general are facing, arguing of such revelations,, "It's just too much going on right now for you to be confirming what so many of us already knew and said, but got crucified for it." CHARLAMAGNE CONFRONTS EX-DNC CHAIR FOR FAILING TO 'TELL THE TRUTH' ABOUT BIDEN'S DECLINE Charlamagne went on to clarify that this ultimately is not about aging or health scares, but rather, "This is about honesty, and Jill Biden and Democrats weren't honest, and that's one of the main reasons we are currently in the situation we are in right now." This, he said, was one of many areas where Biden failed to make the most of his term to protect American democracy, such as eliminating the filibuster, expanding the Supreme Court, passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and passing the Freedom to Vote Act. "Those were the things that needed to be done to protect democracy," he said. "Add the lies sold to the American people about President Biden to that list, alright?" he said. "This is why Americans have trust issues with politicians. OK? You tell us we don't feel what we feel and we don't see what we see," he said. "Once again, this wasn't about Biden being old, OK? It wasn't even about this debate. It was a trust issue. All right? You dismissed voters’ concerns about Biden's age and health for years instead of addressing them honestly." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE He added that "Poll after poll showed voters worried about his health and mental sharpness long before the debate, and y'all told us ‘he was just jet-lagged.’ ‘He had a cold,’" he said. "All of y'all treated the truthful, honest criticism like it was disloyalty. No, it was reality." "We don't want to hear what you got to say on the matter, Jill," he concluded. "The moral of the story is this is why people lose faith in institutions. Okay? Not because leaders get old. That's life. People lose faith when parties act like acknowledging reality is somehow betrayal. Okay? If voters feel like they're being gaslit, lied to, they stop trusting not just the politicians, but they stop trusting the whole system." Fox News Digital reached out to former President Biden for comment but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a198284ee6011c3f4e9124e Blistering report exposes how national K-12 group's DEI agenda is trickling down to local chapters te 2026-05-29T12:11:48.472Z Blistering report exposes how national K-12 group's DEI agenda is trickling down to local chapters FIRST ON FOX: The National Parent Teacher Association (NPTA), a parent-teacher organization many families associate with bake sales, book fairs and school fundraisers, is facing scrutiny over the group's DEI and other left-wing political priorities trickling down to state and local chapters. A report from conservative watchdog Defending Ed shines a spotlight on the trusted parent-school organization known for local volunteer work and school fundraisers, suggesting it has become involved in politically charged fights over race, gender identity, and immigration in K-12 education.  Defending Education asserts the examples show National PTA’s left-wing priorities filtering into state and local affiliates, while National PTA told Fox News Digital its resources are meant to support respectful dialogue, family engagement and "safe, inclusive and welcoming school communities." "The NPTA is given a lot of credibility by the public, making it an authoritative voice on education issues from the parent perspective. It is deeply concerning when it advances far-left policies that are often very unpopular amongst parents nationwide," Rhyen Staley, Director of Research for Defending Education, told Fox News Digital. "The NPTA should be a politically neutral organization that advocates for improving the education system and the success of all students." NEW STUDY FINDS DEI INITIATIVES CREATING 'HOSTILE ATTRIBUTION BIAS' The National PTA's own "curriculum and educational materials" describe diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as central to the organization's mission and day-to-day work. Among the learning outcomes, according to the National PTA, is to "develop critical consciousness by recognizing racism ... and developing a student's awareness to openly address these situations." Meanwhile, a document part of a National PTA DEI initiative tells PTA leaders, caregivers, parents and educators that "it's never too early to talk about race with your children," while listing a recommended reading titled, "Your 5-Year-Old Is Already Racially Biased. Here’s What You Can Do About It" by Andrew Grant-Thomas of the nonprofit Embrace Race. The same resource also recommends Robin DiAngelo’s controversial book titled ‘White Fragility.’" In addition to DEI initiatives, the National PTA priorities extend to immigration policy. A National PTA position statement says districts should not voluntarily report undocumented students to ICE or other immigration authorities, supports treating schools as "sensitive locations" where immigration enforcement officers refrain from actions against students, and backs confidentiality for school records related to immigration status. These left-wing political priorities from the National PTA stand in contrast to its stated mission of being "devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools," the Defending Ed report suggests. The report also claims that these priorities are not just abstract, but are actually trickling into classrooms, citing a tranche of documents, materials and records from various state-level and local PTA chapters that are pushing politics on teachers and families. 'THEY BULLY SILENCE': ELEMENTARY TEACHER TAKES ON STATE UNION OVER PARENTAL RIGHTS BALLOT MEASURE One of the state-level examples cited in Defending Ed's report is the Washington State PTA, which passed a resolution in 2020 titled "Dismantling Institutional and Systemic Racism." The resolution says Washington State PTA and its local chapters and councils should not only commit to being anti-racist, but also conduct anti-racism and equity audits, provide trainings on anti-racism, equity, inclusion and unconscious bias "at all levels," and create anti-racism, equity and inclusion committees. The resolution adds that the Washington State PTA would collaborate with district and school staff to prioritize and maintain "meaningful and ongoing anti-racist and anti-bias training ... for all educators and staff ... plus anti-racist and anti-bias pre-teacher training." "Washington State PTA believes firmly in educational spaces that are welcoming to all students, and learning environments where all students feel like they belong," Tori Emerson, the Washington State PTA President, told Fox News Digital. "Our vision is that all children achieve their potential in Washington schools, and that includes understanding, learning and instruction that honors and reflects the diverse histories, cultures, experiences and identities of all of the people who have contributed to America’s story since our founding 250 years ago." IT'S NOT STUDENTS ORGANIZING ICE WALKOUTS — HERE'S WHO'S REALLY BEHIND THE NATIONWIDE PROTESTS Emerson added that the Washington State PTA is committed to ensure all Washington state students "see themselves in their educators," adding that they "collaborate with district and school staff to have, when needed, crucial conversations about racial disparities that remain today." The Defending Ed report also cited Washington State PTA immigration guidance issued in January 2026, which the watchdog said was developed in consultation with National PTA. The guidance advised PTA members on how to respond if immigration enforcement actions occur at school events, including coordinating with school administrators and understanding legal limits on enforcement access to school spaces. In Maryland, Defending Education cited a Montgomery County PTA-linked meeting titled "ICE Response & Organizing Tools," which the watchdog said briefed families on how parents and community members could respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity, including warning others about ICE presence. ONE STATE'S BOLD FIGHT AGAINST CLASSROOM INDOCTRINATION TARGETS WOKE 'WELCOME' SIGNS San Francisco’s Second District PTA, which said in a DEI statement that the entity "can and should establish itself as an anti-racist organization," suggested education around "white dominant culture" could help improve PTA communications, actions and structure, and said anti-racism should be incorporated into regular PTA trainings and annual officer trainings. "The focus of PTAs at all levels – individual, district, state, and national – is to advocate for and improve the lives of children, youth, and families at their school communities," 2nd District President Karen Meiselman, said when asked how she would respond to parents who may believe PTA should focus on school support and family engagement rather than anti-racism or DEI work. Portland Public Schools’ Abernethy Elementary PTA has many of the same DEI programs as the other chapters, such as DEI committees, audits and trainings, but also has a "racial justice parent resource library purchased through PTA Mini Grants," that lists titles including "White Awareness," "Waking Up White," "White Rage," "White Like Me," "Race, Whiteness and Education," "Raising White Kids," "So You Want To Talk About Race" and "How To Be An Antiracist." GEORGIA GOP GUBERNATORIAL HOPEFUL VOWS TO 'BAN DEI' IN STATE BUT HIS OWN NONPROFIT URGED CEOS TO INVEST IN IT An Abernethy PTA DEI representative told Fox News Digital that DEI spending is voted on by the board, but said many of the events she organized did not require a budget. She said her DEI work has included a Ruby Bridges walk/bike-to-school day, a Black History Month Bike Day and a BMX anti-bullying assembly, and described the response from the community as "overly positive." "The work I have done through DEI has been centered around community, education, empathy, and belonging," the Abernethy representative said, adding that the goal was to help children "better understand the diverse world around them and the history before them so they can go out in the world with kindness, respect, and humanity." In addition to the audits, trainings and committees, many of the state and local chapters also have dedicated DEI personnel or directors. Some encourage direct political action. PARENTS' RIGHTS GROUP RELEASES SCATHING 'LOOKOUT' WARNING TARGETING TOP 2 TEACHERS UNIONS: 'INDOCTRINATION' In Ohio, the state PTA chapter urges its members to reach out to lawmakers to condemn legislative efforts that do not support LGBT youth or "silence" conversations about sexual orientation among students. The Ohio chapter cites National PTA positions on LGBT youth in a "Ohio PTA Board position statement" to back its position. Other materials from the Ohio PTA chapter explicitly targeted certain state-level DEI bills, while a DEI "position statements" from 2021 said the group would continue to "recommend, initiate, and support legislation and appropriations." The Ohio PTA did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Defending Education argues all of these examples, and more, show National PTA’s left-wing political priorities are not staying at the national level, but are trickling down to affiliates that operate under the PTA brand in local school communities. "While the public tends to view the PTA as a neutral actor helping to organize family events and raise funds for schools, the national organization and many state and local affiliates have become left-leaning political entities driving radical ideologies into schools, communities, and even state legislation," the report argues. Meanwhile, the National PTA defended its materials in a statement to Fox News Digital, saying the association provides "resources and guidance intended to help parents and caregivers navigate complex issues affecting children and schools." "These materials are designed to encourage respectful dialogue, support family engagement and reflect PTA’s longstanding commitment to ensuring all children feel supported, valued and able to succeed," National PTA said. "National PTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children." The association added that it is "the nation’s oldest and largest child advocacy association," and works to support "safe, inclusive and welcoming school communities where every child and family can thrive." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a198270ee6011c3f4e91245 ‘Ghosts’ on Florida highways: Roadside stings snare 249 illegal immigrants, officers warn many more hiding te 2026-05-29T12:11:28.475Z ‘Ghosts’ on Florida highways: Roadside stings snare 249 illegal immigrants, officers warn many more hiding DAVIE, Fla. — Law enforcement officers from across Florida are teaming up on increasingly coordinated and successful efforts to arrest illegal immigrants along the state’s roadsides.  This month, Fox News Digital rode along with troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) on its largest partnership yet, dubbed Operation 9. During the three-day sweep, FHP teamed up with five other federal, state and local agencies.  After three days, 249 illegal immigrants had been captured, processed and handed over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). FOX NEWS RIDES ALONG AS FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL BEGINS ENFORCING FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS ON STATE ROADS And many handcuffed on the shoulders of South Florida highways were "ghosts," said Lt. Ramin Sulaiman, assistant commander of the FHP Immigration Enforcement Section. What’s alarming, he said, is "we have no records for them, no accountability of who they are."  And that’s what his team sees every day in their routine work patrolling the state’s highways. ICE AND FLORIDA ARREST 230 CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIENS IN 10-DAY OPERATION More than one million immigrants who came into the country illegally during the Biden administration told immigration officials at the border that they were headed to Florida, Sulaiman said. Then, they were released. FOLLOW US ON X "But that does not include all the ghosts, meaning the people that have no encounters [with law enforcement]," said Sulaiman. "They’re just here." ‘SHAMEFUL’: LEGAL IMMIGRANTS FACE UPHILL BATTLE AMID ONGOING BORDER CRISIS And with unknown criminal histories and intentions, he said.  Florida has about 23.5 million known residents. Based on their daily roadside encounters, Sulaiman and other troopers say there are likely millions more uncounted ghosts.   Troopers patrolling the Sunshine State on routine duties have happened upon—and gathered up—more than 10,476 illegal immigrants since March 2025, Dave Kerner, executive director of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, told Fox News Digital.  FLORIDA SHERIFF SAYS ICE PARTNERSHIP ONLY THE BEGINNING IN ILLEGAL MIGRANT CRACKDOWN On routine stops for driving infractions, they find that many drivers don’t have a license. That’s the first clue they might not be citizens. And that leads to more-probing questions.  Trooper Tony Golden normally focuses on commercial vehicles on the highways in six counties in Florida’s Panhandle. ILLEGAL TRUCKER ‘DEPORTED HIMSELF TO CA,' LAWMAKER SAYS, WHILE REVEALING SYSTEMIC CRISIS IN TRANSPORTATION He encounters so many illegal immigrants in his day-to-day work that he believes the number of them in Florida "is astronomical," he said. Golden understands why immigration enforcement is a polarizing topic, even among some law enforcement officers.  GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL But "we are enforcing the law," he said. "We don't pick and choose what we want to enforce." He bristles at suggestions that troopers pull over drivers because they look a certain way.  "People accuse officers of targeting people for immigration enforcement," Golden said. "That’s not true." The scary part, he said, is that many illegal immigrants—including violent criminals—blend into the communities where they live and work. 'WORST OF THE WORST': THE 10 MOST VIOLENT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS NABBED IN 2025 "The ones that are running around with no [traffic] violations—you might not ever see them. And they could be the worst of the worst." During Operation 9, more than 100 officers huddled in groups before daybreak at an FHP station in Broward County. Gathered were troopers, agents from ICE and U.S. Border Patrol, deputies on specialty teams from the Broward Sheriff's Office, officers with Florida’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, and guardsmen with the Florida State Guard. OPERATION TIDAL WAVE: ICE, FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT ARREST OVER 1,100 IN RECORD-BREAKING CRACKDOWN Since October, Florida has carried out eight similar operations, Sulaiman said. With each round, the partnerships between agencies have become increasingly efficient, because "we all have the same common goal," Sulaiman said.  And now, he added, "we don’t really go through any of the hiccups." DESANTIS ANNOUNCES FLORIDA ARRESTED 10,400 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN 'OPERATION TIDAL WAVE' As additional agencies tag along and learn, Florida’s efforts continue to expand.  During Operation 9, officers made frequent trips back to the station, guiding handcuffed men and women into an air-conditioned waiting area. There, they were patted down, processed for transfer to ICE and offered bottled water and snacks.  Later, most would have a choice, said Nestor Yglesias, a public affairs officer for ICE who rode along on Operation 9. They could opt for an arranged flight back home, or wait in custody for an immigration hearing. ICE REVEALS 'WORST OF THE WORST' ARRESTS IN JUST ONE DAY AFTER ROUNDING UP 'THUGS' CONVICTED OF VILE CRIMES On a case-by-case basis, ICE determines whether an immigrant headed home will pay for his or her flight out of the country or whether the U.S. government will cover the bill, Yglesias said.  Some leave with cash, up to $2,600 recently, he said. The amount varies and depends on each individual’s circumstances. Many officers who participate in immigration enforcement hail from other countries, said Sulaiman, who was born in Afghanistan.  "Since they took the proper steps to come here, they feel like everyone should," he said.  Still, some participating in Operation 9 expressed sympathy for immigrants’ desires to be here.  GOT A TIP? "I kind of feel bad for them," an officer with a Spanish accent admitted with a shrug as she turned back to her vehicle after assisting with an arrest. But overall, officers with Operation 9 were unapologetic about the mission. "We treat every single person we stop with respect from the beginning," Sulaiman said.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Even after a suspect resists arrest, he said, "once it's addressed, we'll go right back to the same level when we first started – kindness.
 "We’re just doing our jobs. There’s nothing personal." On Day 2 of Operation 9, officers pulled over a pickup truck with pool-cleaning tools in the back for going 11 mph over the speed limit.  The driver showed a passport from Mexico. He had been in the country for six years, Golden said. He did not have a driver’s license. That led to questions about his two passengers.  One, officers learned, was deported 22 years earlier and slipped past authorities when he returned to the United States. The other sneaked in 22 years earlier, as well, Golden said.  ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT IN FLORIDA CHARGED WITH ARSON, FELONY CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, SHERIFF SAYS Their identification was from Guatemala. "We don't know if they have a criminal history," Golden said. "We will run that later." WATCH: Fox News joins DOT amid trucking safety crackdown in Florida "They seem like hard-working people, but we don't know what they're doing on their free time. "When you’re doing this job, if you let the heartstrings get to you, you’ll beat yourself up nonstop."  Golden said he understands why pangs of compassion and sympathy strike some Americans.  "Unfortunately, these people [getting arrested and deported] could be the best people in the world. But they did it the wrong way … They didn’t go through the proper steps to get into our country legally." KRISTI NOEM ANNOUNCES MORE THAN 150 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SEX OFFENDERS ARRESTED IN MASSIVE FLORIDA CRACKDOWN The number with a criminal past—often violent—in their home countries is high, Golden said.  One that haunts him came from a recent arrest: a 30-year-old accused of impregnating his 14-year-old niece. Golden deployed multiple times to the border in Texas during the Biden administration.  Often, people caught crossing into the country were young men with plans to travel to specific cities, Golden said. To him, they didn’t sound like people leaving family to flee danger. It was maddening. WATCH: ICE and Florida law enforcement arrest criminal illegal immigrants "It was like when you have a water leak, and you just sit back, and you watch it, and don’t take any progressive action. Well, now, four years later, the floor’s ruined, the wall’s gone, and now you’re trying to clean up the mess."  As a father, he said, the scariest part is that "they don’t have a clue who’s over here." So when people argue that it’s wrong to deport illegal immigrants, Golden squares his jaw. He feels that he and his colleagues have a way of life to preserve, a country to save.  "The way I look at it, I’ve got a 9-year-old daughter. I’m not only doing it for me, but I’m doing it for her." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19825cee6011c3f4e9123c Ancient burial reveals rare jewelry find that archaeologists call 'highly unusual' te 2026-05-29T12:11:08.627Z Ancient burial reveals rare jewelry find that archaeologists call 'highly unusual' Archaeologists in Sweden recently stumbled on a "highly unusual" find — two rare neck rings believed to be more than 2,500 years old, buried inside an ancient grave monument. Arkeologerna, a Swedish archaeological consultancy, announced the discovery earlier in May. The jewelry was found by archaeologists in Marby, near the city of Norrköping in eastern Sweden. 'WELL-PRESERVED' 5,000-YEAR-OLD DOG BURIED WITH BONE DAGGER UNEARTHED IN ANCIENT BOG The discovery site "looks like an ordinary wooded hillside in the sun," officials said. "Over the past few weeks, archaeologists have investigated parts of a larger archaeological landscape east of Norrköping, containing graves, rock carvings and settlement remains from the Late Bronze Age (c. 1100–500 BC)," Arkeologerna said in a statement. "At the time, the area was located beside a bay close to the sea. The excavation is being carried out ahead of planned housing development in the area." Officials said the rings were likely buried as ritual offerings thousands of years ago. They've been identified as wendel rings, which are a "rare type of bronze ornament dating to the final phase of the Bronze Age," the statement noted. LATE BRONZE AGE SETTLEMENT DATING BACK 3,000 YEARS UNCOVERED AMID ROAD WORK: 'IMPORTANT DISCOVERY' "They are characterized by their twisted form, where the cast bronze alternates between right- and left-handed twists," officials said. Wendel rings are "relatively rare finds," said excavation leader Alf Ericsson. "They are often discovered in hoards together with other objects, typically in wetlands such as bogs or marshes," he said in a statement. "But finding two neck rings placed together inside a grave monument containing burials is extremely unusual — perhaps unique." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Both pieces of jewelry are "well preserved," said Ericsson, though the more ornate ring "is in better condition than the other." The excavation leader told Fox News Digital that the better-preserved ring is "broken in half." "This break was likely made during the Bronze Age, probably as part of the ritual process," he said. He also said that it's "highly unusual" to find these sorts of neck rings in a burial context in Sweden. The excavation marks "the first time this has been documented in a modern archaeological context," he noted. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Ericsson said the neck rings were typically associated with women, though historical depictions suggest men may have worn them as well. "At least in ritual contexts, men have also been able to wear neck rings," he said. The expert added that archaeologists also found "several deposits of cremated human bones," which are undergoing analysis. "We never expected to find anything like this," Ericsson said. "We still haven’t fully taken it in." Though officials are still learning more about the site, they believe the graves "belonged to a complex and symbolically rich culture." "Archaeologists also uncovered house remains and investigated two burnt mounds built up from fire-cracked stones," Arkeologerna's statement said. The discoveries are part of a string of major archaeological finds announced in Sweden over the past year. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Last year, a person digging for fishing worms in Stockholm County found a cauldron filled with medieval rings, pendants and several thousand coins. At around the same time, archaeologists found the remains of a forgotten 16th-century city beneath modern-day Gothenburg. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a198232ee6011c3f4e9121a This chip startup just raised $135M on a bet that AI’s biggest bottleneck isn’t compute — it’s memory te 2026-05-29T12:10:26.149Z This chip startup just raised $135M on a bet that AI’s biggest bottleneck isn’t compute — it’s memory South Korean chip startup Xcena is betting that AI's real bottleneck is not compute, but memory. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a198005ee6011c3f4e911cf Hyundai to send 25,000 Atlas robots to the US te 2026-05-29T12:01:09.521Z Hyundai to send 25,000 Atlas robots to the US Hyundai wants to bring humanoid robots into American car factories in a big way. The company is looking at a future where Boston Dynamics' Atlas robots work alongside people inside U.S. auto plants.  These human-shaped machines can bend, lift, balance and move through spaces built for workers. That could change how cars get made. It could also raise new questions about factory jobs, safety and how much automation consumers are willing to accept. Here's what Hyundai is planning and why Atlas could become one of the most closely watched robots in American manufacturing. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report BMW PUTS HUMANOID ROBOTS TO WORK BUILDING EVS Hyundai Motor Group reportedly outlined plans to deploy more than 25,000 Atlas robots developed by Boston Dynamics across Hyundai Motor and Kia manufacturing facilities. The plan appeared in investor relations materials tied to a JPMorgan Chase-hosted session. The company also plans to build annual production capacity for 30,000 Atlas robots by 2028. Hyundai has not released a detailed public schedule for every plant. However, Kia CEO Song Ho-sung said the robots are expected to begin work in 2028 at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia. Kia's Georgia plant would follow in 2029. Hyundai faces the same pressures as other automakers. It needs faster production, flexible factories and better ways to handle labor shortages. Humanoid robots may help because they can work in areas designed for people. That can reduce the need to rebuild a factory from scratch. Atlas could also help with physically demanding jobs. Lifting, carrying and moving awkward objects can wear down workers over time. If robots take on some of that work, factories could become safer. Still, this technology will need careful oversight. A humanoid robot working near people must move predictably and stop safely when something goes wrong. INDUSTRIAL EXOSKELETONS HELP WORKERS DO MORE WITH LESS STRAIN Boston Dynamics recently showed Atlas handling a heavy object in a new technical demo. The robot squatted down, picked up a mini-fridge, rotated its torso and carried the object while keeping its balance. The company says Atlas learned this behavior through reinforcement learning and simulation training. In simple terms, the robot practiced in a computer world before testing the skill in real life. Engineers changed the object's weight, floor friction, grip force and placement during training. That helped Atlas learn how to adapt when conditions changed. That is important because factory work rarely happens in perfect conditions. Parts shift. Floors vary. Workers move around. Loads can feel different from one moment to the next. Atlas needs to react in real time, not freeze when a task changes.  Many robots rely heavily on cameras. Atlas also uses proprioception, which means internal body awareness. That may sound technical, but the idea is easy to understand. When you carry a grocery bag and the weight shifts, you feel it. Your body adjusts before you think about it. Atlas uses sensors and software to do something similar. It monitors balance, grip pressure, resistance and body movement as it works. Boston Dynamics says the new Atlas platform also helps reduce the gap between simulation and real-world movement. The robot uses a simplified hardware design, symmetrical limbs and only two actuator types. Actuators are the robot's joints and muscles. Hyundai reportedly plans to make more than 300,000 actuator units each year at U.S. facilities. That shows Hyundai wants control over the parts that make humanoid robots move. The biggest concern is obvious. What happens to workers when thousands of humanoid robots enter factories? Companies often say robots will take on dull, dirty or dangerous tasks. That may be true in many cases. However, workers will still want clear answers about training, staffing and job security. The rollout could create new roles in robotics maintenance, safety monitoring and factory software. It could also reduce the need for some physically demanding jobs over time. That trade-off will follow Hyundai's robot plan closely. The company will need to show that Atlas improves factory safety and productivity without pushing workers aside without support. For now, Hyundai has not provided enough public detail to answer those workforce questions fully. HUMANOID ROBOTS HANDLE QUALITY CHECKS AND ASSEMBLY AT AUTO PLANT This story may sound like it only affects auto workers or car companies. But it could eventually touch anyone who buys a car. If humanoid robots help factories move faster, automakers may adjust production more quickly when demand changes. That could affect wait times for popular models. Robot-assisted manufacturing could also influence vehicle costs. Automation can lower some production expenses, although savings do not always reach buyers right away. The bigger shift may be trust. Consumers may soon ask how much of their vehicle was built by humans and how much was handled by robots. That does not automatically make the car better or worse. But it does change the story behind how that car reached your driveway. Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. In this free, live online class, Kurt the CyberGuy will walk you step by step through simple phone security fixes you can do in real time. You’ll learn how to improve your privacy settings, spot the latest phone scams, use trusted security tools and walk away with a simple checklist to stay protected. Register here: CyberGuyLive.com Hyundai's plan to deploy more than 25,000 Atlas humanoid robots in the U.S. marks a major shift for auto manufacturing. This is one of the clearest signs yet that humanoid robots are moving from demos into real industrial work. The Georgia rollout will be especially important. If Atlas performs well at Hyundai and Kia facilities, other automakers may feel pressure to speed up their own robotics plans. Still, the hard part starts on the factory floor. Atlas must work safely around people, handle unpredictable tasks and prove it can do more than impress in videos. The technology is exciting. The job questions are real. 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During an era in which plenty of schools are looking to get out of games against nonconference opponents that could put a blemish on their record, the Red Raiders have essentially called the Longhorns to the table over comments made by their head coach. And, Texas Tech is not looking to wait around to get this game on the schedule. Last week, during an event at the Houston Touchdown Club, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian might not have specifically named the Red Raiders while answering a question about strength of schedule rankings within college football, but he really didn’t have to. "There's a team in our state that plays in another conference that has a schedule that I would argue if I played with our twos and our threes, we could go undefeated, and they'll probably make the CFP this year," Steve Sarkisian mentioned. Obviously, the Texas head coach is loving the potential of his football team this upcoming season, with Arch Manning leading the offense at quarterback, along with a talented group on defense. But, he had to know his comments were going to make their way outside of the room in Houston and down to Lubbock, Texas. In reality, the only team he would actually be calling out in that way is Texas Tech, who hasn't shied away from spending money to put together a roster that is capable of competing for a Big 12 title, along with making the playoff. And yes, those odds took a hit when quarterback Brendan Sorsby was ruled ineligible by the NCAA for gambling and placing bets on his own team while at Indiana. BRENDAN SORSBY AT CROSSROADS: NCAA GAMBLING PROBE COULD END TEXAS TECH QB'S COLLEGE CAREER But if there's one thing we know about Joey McGuire, he's not going to just roll over and allow someone to talk about his team without pushback. "You know, Sark, we’ve played him. We got out butts kicked the last time we played, we’re 1-1 against Texas since I’ve been here. I said, 'There’s no way they're talking about us,' because Sark is a pretty tough guy," McGuire mentioned. "His teams are really tough, and I would think if he was talking about us, he’d call us out and not just say this comment of ‘Well, there’s another team in our state.’ So I guess he was talking about us. "I’ve actually talked to Keith Patterson and I’ve talked to DJ Kinney, and they're willing to take our games, and Abilene Christian would go to Texas State, we’ll buy our contract out of Abilene Christian. I’m sure, because Texas has got a lot of money, they can buy their contract out. But, I do know there’s a lot of Red Raiders’ that will help then buy that contract out if they don’t want to." I get it. I think the college football world gets it. A lot of this chatter centers around the two schools rarely meeting on the field during the regular season in recent years. Having played over 70 games against each other during their history, more frequently when both were members of the Southwest Conference and Big 12, the Longhorns did get the last laugh in 2022 after defeating Texas Tech 57-7. Joey McGuire is not running from the past, though. He's obviously doing everything he can to get this on the upcoming schedule, which would require Texas Tech buying out of its game against Abilene Christian. "They can come to Lubbock in week one. We can figure out if there 2’s and 3’s can win this conference," McGuire said at Big 12 meetings. "I know a lot of people are going to say a lot of stuff about me, or about us. We didn’t score in the playoffs. You can take a shot at us about that, we didn't score in the playoffs. The last time we played Texas we got beat 57-7, and he played some of his 2’s and 3’s. They kicked the crap out of us. "But, I know he feels really good about his team, he’s made those comments. But, we would love to play the University of Texas week one in Lubbock. I do know that Cody Campbell reached out to Steven Jones, so if they don’t want to come to Lubbock, we’re gonna try to get At&T (Stadium) week one. So, if they wanna play week one, we’re ready." Yep, those are fighting words, with the financial backing of Red Raiders' megabooster Cody Campbell trying to help manifest this game into actually taking place. Will it, though? I reached out to Abilene Christian for comment: "We are planning on playing Texas Tech as scheduled on Sept. 5 in Lubbock. We look forward to playing the Red Raiders barring any changes." So, you're saying there's a chance? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a197b53ee6011c3f4e91103 US responds to reports that an American aircraft was shot down in Iran and more top headlines te 2026-05-29T11:41:07.353Z US responds to reports that an American aircraft was shot down in Iran and more top headlines 1. 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"The voters care a lot," Stewart told Fox News Digital about the mounting criticisms of Platner, including deleted social posts where he described himself as a "communist" and "socialist," used alleged homophobic slurs, and disparaged the military. "I think that he's a flash in the pan for right now amongst extreme liberal Democrats who can't see past defeating Susan Collins at any cost, and what they're really doing is selling their soul to somebody who has a tattoo that's affiliated with the Nazis on his chest, has made slanderous remarks, really pretty ugly and horrifying remarks about veterans who have been injured in combat, racist and bigoted statements that were misogynist, so literally everything that you hear the left trying to villainize the right about, he's actually guilty of and there's a track record of this." Stewart said he is confident five-term incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins will remain "victorious" in "middle-of-the-road" Maine, despite Platner leading in the polls, saying that the Platner campaign is "not going to work" because "Maine people don't subscribe to that line of thinking that Mr. Platner does." SUSAN COLLINS SHRUGS OFF ATTACKS BY DEMOCRATS AND TRUMP, SAYS MAINE VOTERS ‘DON’T VOTE PARTY LINE’ "Susan Collins, who is one of, if not the most influential votes in the United States Senate, and certainly an incredible influence financially and otherwise for the state of Maine, is going to be victorious," he said. "That's because Maine, at the end of the day, is a middle-of-the-road state." This isn’t the first time Collins has seen a progressive challenger surge in the polls. In 2020, Collins consistently trailed former Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, sometimes by double digits in the polls, before ultimately winning re-election in one of the most expensive races in state history. Stewart says that Maine voters typically reject both far-right and far-left candidates and that Platner's "extreme position is not going to be something that voters reward here in November." Overall, Stewart said Democrats' "embarrassing" decision to stand behind Platner reflects where the party stands today as a whole and exposes a "soul-searching" problem within the party. TOP OFF-THE-WALL REDDIT POSTS HAUNTING GRAHAM PLATNER’S MAINE SENATE BID "I find it highly embarrassing that this is where the Democrat party is, not just in the state of Maine, but across the country at this point, with the most extreme sort of tail-wagging-the-dog effect," he said. "Maybe that is the direction that the Democrat party in Maine and in our country is going," he said. "If it is, then ultimately that's going to be a very dangerous place for them and a very dangerous place for our country." Platner, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served four combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, has faced a wave of scrutiny over his deleted Reddit posts and has been heavily criticized by Republicans who say he has not adequately explained or apologized for them. DEMOCRAT BLASTED BY LEFT AND RIGHT AFTER SOFTENING STANCE ON SCANDAL-HIT MAINE CANDIDATE In a post from June 2019, Platner mocked a video of Purple Heart veteran Teddy Daniels being shot four times during a 2012 clash with Taliban fighters, saying Daniels "didn’t deserve to live." "Platner declined to apologize or acknowledge regret over the comment in a video taken by Fox News Digital over the weekend. "This is not the right course of action that he should be taking," Stewart said. "If anything, he owes a number of apologies to the people who he has said highly offensive things to. But beyond that, certainly United States Senate is something that is completely out of grasp for an individual like this." He really just needs help," Stewart said. "He doesn't need a seat in the United States Senate." Fox News Digital reached out to the Platner campaign for comment. Following Democratic Gov. Janet Mills' announcement to end her campaign for Senate last month, Platner became the Democrats’ presumptive nominee in the June 9 primary to decide who will face Collins in November. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a197690ee6011c3f4e91042 Patrick Mahomes participates in Chiefs OTAs with heavy knee brace, still targeting Week 1 return te 2026-05-29T11:20:48.070Z Patrick Mahomes participates in Chiefs OTAs with heavy knee brace, still targeting Week 1 return The Kansas City Chiefs' decade-long run of playoff appearances came to an abrupt end in Week 15 last season after they came up short at Arrowhead Stadium in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes sustained a season-ending ACL injury when he scrambled to try and pick up some yards in the game’s final minutes. At the time, the Chiefs said Mahomes would "begin his rehab process immediately." On Thursday, the two-time NFL MVP took a significant step forward, returning to the practice field for seven-on-seven drills and connecting with wide receiver Xavier Worthy for a touchdown pass. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Come on, baby!" Mahomes yelled twice as he hopped toward the sideline in celebration, with a knee brace serving as a reminder of his reconstructed knee. Thursday's session marked the first practice of the week that was open for the media to watch. While the three-time Super Bowl champion participated in seven-on-seven drills, he did not take part in 11-on-11 work. Mahomes is roughly five months removed from a procedure to address a torn ACL and LCL. PATRICK MAHOMES THROWING FOOTBALL AGAIN THREE MONTHS AFTER ACL TEAR "It was good to be back on the field with the guys, more than anything," Mahomes said after Thursday's organized team activities (OTAs) session. "Some of those days you’re rehabbing, you’re here by yourself or with a couple of the other guys. You kind of get that juice when everyone gets back in the building. It was good to be out there." In January, Mahomes said he was aiming to be ready for the Chiefs’ regular-season opener in September. This week, he retired that goal. "That’s always going to be the goal. I don’t want to miss games. As a competitor — as a football player — I want to be there," Mahomes said. "I know it’s still a long ways away. I can’t predict the future. So all I can do is be great today, and then continue to be great tomorrow. But I’ve gotten to where I’ve gotten to because of that mindset." Chiefs coach Andy Reid continued with a cautious approach with Mahomes this week, keeping the quarterback out of drills where there was a greater risk of unintended contact. Regardless of the limited workload, Reid credited Mahomes for the months of work he put in to reach this stage of his recovery, saying the quarterback had "busted his tail" to get back on the practice field. "I like what I’ve seen. He’s working hard," Reid said. "This is good for him — getting out there and throwing is good for him." While Mahomes has resumed throwing, he said he has yet to fully ramp up his running, describing that as the next phase of his recovery. "I’m in a good spot now compared to where some people thought, but I thought I was gonna be here," Mahomes said of his progress. "It’s just doing what I’m supposed to do every single day, and then hopefully, that gives me the chance to be out there with the guys whenever we start the season." Mahomes said he does not plan to change his playing style once he does suit up in games, insisting he would still "lay it on the line for my guys" when the moment demands it. The Chiefs will host the Denver Broncos on Sept. 14 in the regular-season opener for both teams. "The goal at the end — the very far end — is to be ready to be able to go out there and play with the guys Week 1 at Arrowhead," Mahomes added. "But I’ve got to take it day by day." 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/6a197473ee6011c3f4e90fe1 Trump nuclear talks face defining question: What happens to Iran’s uranium stockpile? te 2026-05-29T11:11:47.434Z Trump nuclear talks face defining question: What happens to Iran’s uranium stockpile? Even as U.S. and Iranian negotiators reportedly move toward a temporary framework agreement, one of the most consequential questions remains unresolved: What happens to Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile? Iranian officials repeatedly have insisted retaining enriched uranium is a red line in negotiations, even as President Donald Trump has vowed Iran "will not have a nuclear weapon" and suggested the United States could ultimately "take" the material if necessary. Nonproliferation experts say the issue sits at the center of whether any future agreement can credibly prevent Iran from rapidly moving toward weapons-grade enrichment — particularly after U.S. strikes damaged key nuclear facilities but did not necessarily eliminate the nuclear material itself. "I think it would put a poison pill in any agreement because retaining any of these 60% stockpile or really any of the lower enriched material," Andrea Stricker, a research fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told Fox News Digital. "That would give them the ability to go higher to weapons grade at a time of their choosing." AFTER THE STRIKES, HOW WOULD THE US SECURE IRAN’S ENRICHED URANIUM? The issue has taken on renewed urgency following 2026's Operation Epic Fury against Iran and 2025 U.S. strikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. While airstrikes can damage centrifuges, tunnel systems and enrichment infrastructure, experts say physically locating, securing and neutralizing enriched uranium presents a separate challenge altogether. Destroying infrastructure can slow or disrupt a nuclear program, but accounting for nuclear material itself requires sustained access, reliable intelligence and international oversight. "The stockpile is going to be the focus for the administration because that is the material, in particular the 60%," Stricker said. Iran is believed to possess thousands of kilograms of enriched uranium ranging from low-enriched material to uranium enriched to 60%, which is considered near weapons-grade and can be more quickly refined to the 90% level typically associated with nuclear weapons. Stricker said the Trump administration is likely to insist the stockpiles either be destroyed inside Iran or removed from the country under international supervision. "The best option would be to destroy the stockpile in Iran, and then you're not having to deal with who takes possession and what can Iran do with the stockpile as far as having it sent back under certain terms," she said. EX-CENTCOM COMMANDER WARNS AGAINST 'RISKY' US GROUND OPERATION TO SEIZE IRAN’S ENRICHED URANIUM But even if Iran agreed to surrender or neutralize the uranium, carrying out such an operation would likely involve excavation teams, international nuclear inspectors and hazardous materials specialists working inside heavily damaged underground facilities. Any operation to physically secure or remove the uranium could also raise broader questions about how much direct U.S. or international involvement would ultimately be required on the ground, even as the administration faces political pressure to avoid a prolonged military commitment in Iran. "You're talking about having to go down into heavily damaged sites and you're not sure what the state of the material even is," Stricker said. Strickler said the underground Isfahan tunnel facility was struck with Tomahawk missiles, while Natanz and Fordow sites were hit with massive ordnance penetrators designed to reach buried nuclear infrastructure. "So you will need hazard material teams to handle it, to safely package it and either to have it destroyed or to remove it from the country safely," she said. Stricker noted that enriched uranium in this form is chemically toxic and corrosive, though she said it would not pose the kind of large-scale radiological danger associated with a nuclear detonation. "People don't want to be breathing that material or coming into contact with it with their skin," she said. Another possible pathway would involve transferring the material to international custody. Stricker said the International Atomic Energy Agency, along with an international recovery team, could potentially oversee the removal of the uranium and transfer it to the agency's low-enriched uranium fuel bank in Kazakhstan. Limited quantities could also eventually be converted into fuel rods for civilian nuclear reactors, she said, though she argued Iran should not retain direct access to the material itself. Kelsey Davenport, director for nonproliferation policy at the Arms Control Association, previously told Fox News Digital that internationally monitored downblending may ultimately prove more practical than attempting to physically seize or destroy the material inside damaged facilities. "The IAEA remains the best place to go back into Iran to monitor the sites, to try to track down and account for the enriched uranium," Davenport said. The White House could not immediately be reached for comment. "The Enriched Uranium (Nuclear Dust!) will either be immediately turned over to the United States … or, preferably … destroyed in place," Trump wrote on Truth Social Sunday.  Iranian officials, however, have continued to insist the country has a right to maintain uranium enrichment and stockpiles as part of a civilian nuclear program. Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s national security committee, said Wednesday that maintaining enriched uranium stockpiles remains one of Iran’s "red lines" in negotiations with the United States. That position may ultimately collide with what many nonproliferation advocates view as the core objective of any agreement: preventing Iran from preserving a rapid nuclear breakout capability. Stricker said international inspectors had a relatively strong understanding of the quantities and locations of the material before access became more restricted, but argued that any future agreement would require continuous international monitoring over how the uranium is handled and removed. Stricker argued that any long-term deal would likely require not only removal of the stockpile, but also strict limits on Iran’s future enrichment capabilities and expanded access for international inspectors. "Ideally it would be a permanent ban," she said, referring to uranium enrichment. "But it appears that they're leaning more towards a long moratorium." She added that any agreement would also require the International Atomic Energy Agency to regain deep access to Iranian facilities, including military sites, to verify compliance and account for nuclear materials. "They need full access to go wherever they would like, including to military sites to rule out any Iranian cheating," Stricker said. For now, negotiators appear to be moving toward a temporary framework agreement while broader nuclear talks continue. But experts say the question of what happens to Iran’s enriched uranium may ultimately become the defining issue of any deal. Even if diplomacy advances, physically locating, securing and permanently neutralizing the material could remain a challenge long after any agreement is signed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19745fee6011c3f4e90fcf Obama judge uses ‘vindictive’ ruling to release alleged MS-13 human trafficker te 2026-05-29T11:11:27.031Z Obama judge uses ‘vindictive’ ruling to release alleged MS-13 human trafficker Federal District Court Judge Waverly Crenshaw Jr. (not surprisingly an Obama appointee) has dismissed the criminal indictment of the Democrats’ favorite father-of-the-year, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. So, an illegal alien accused by a federal grand jury in Tennessee of being involved for almost a decade in organized human trafficking and weapons and narcotics smuggling, including transporting MS-13 gang members into the heart of America, has received a get-out-of-jail-free card from this federal judge.  Crenshaw claims that the Justice Department and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche have not rebutted claims that they engaged in a "vindictive" prosecution of Garcia as revenge for the federal courts ordering Garcia, an illegal alien, to be returned to the U.S. after he was deported to El Salvador. But in a 32-page order in which Crenshaw goes into excruciating detail over the procedural process that occurred inside DOJ and Homeland Security over the investigation and prosecution, he has only two sentences about the criminal indictment of Garcia and the hideous, dangerous crimes Garcia is accused of committing. Before pointing out the logical fallacies in Crenshaw’s opinion, the public – and Garcia’s supporters like Maryland Democrat Sen. Chris Van Hollen – should be reminded of the details of what the grand jury concluded a year ago. MIKE DAVIS: KILMAR ABREGO GARCIA, THE DEMOCRATS' PATRON SAINT OF HUMAN TRAFFICK Garcia was, according to the indictment, a member of MS-13, one of the most dangerous and brutal criminal gangs in the world. He was accused of conspiring with six others to "transport and move aliens" illegally into and throughout the country starting in 2016, including "MS-13 members and associates." Garcia’s job, allegedly, was to pick up illegal aliens and gang members in Houston and move them to Maryland, and that is apparently what he was doing when he was stopped by the Tennessee State Patrol in 2022 driving a Chevy Suburban full of illegal aliens and owned by a convicted human trafficker. It was that stop that eventually led to uncovering how Garcia was making a living. KILMAR ABREGO GARCIA INDICTED ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING CHARGES, ORDERED TO APPEAR BEFORE JUDGE IN NASHVILLE The indictment accused him of making at least 100 trips over a decade, transporting six to 10 aliens per trip. Oh, and by the way, he also "occasionally and simultaneously transported firearms illegally purchased in Texas" as well as narcotics "for distribution and resale in Maryland." In order to maximize profits, the indictment says, the conspirators reconfigured the vehicles they were driving with aftermarket, unattached seating rows, and forced the children they were smuggling to sit or lie on the floorboards, obviously risking all of their lives in potential traffic accidents. One of the witnesses against Garcia told the grand jury he had to warn Garcia against abusing some of the female aliens because it was "bad for business." Crenshaw claims that the government’s "vindictiveness" is demonstrated by two facts: DOJ SIGNALS IT WOULD RATHER DEPORT ABREGO GARCIA THAN PROSECUTE HIM It is hard to understand Crenshaw’s logic, or I should say illogic. The legal standard the judge cites based on other precedents is whether the prosecution "would not have been initiated but for vindictiveness." The judge then claims that there is no explanation for "the Government’s change in position to remove Abrego and not prosecute him to then prosecute and not remove him." That is the judge’s basis for accusing the government of failing to "rebut the presumption of vindictiveness" in the prosecution. But it seems rather obvious that there was no reason to continue with a criminal investigation and prosecution when the target had been successfully removed from the country and was, therefore, no longer a danger to the public and obviously, if the grand jury accusations are correct, no longer in a position to smuggle humans, weapons and drugs in the country. But once he was back in the U.S., Garcia again became a potential danger and, given the judicial objections to his removal on immigration-related charges, his alleged criminal activities and participation in trafficking made prosecuting him in the best interests of the public. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The fact that, according to the judge, Blanche said the government reopened its criminal investigation after a Maryland judge "questioned" the deportation seems irrelevant to the legitimacy of the criminal charges against Garcia. Crenshaw claims otherwise, saying that Blanche’s "remarkable statements" establish that the "criminal charges stem from [Garcia’s] exercise of his constitutional and statutory rights." No, they don’t. The criminal charges stem from multiple witnesses before a federal grand jury testifying that Garcia was a member of MS-13 who conspired to bring "undocumented aliens to the United States from countries such as Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Ecuador, and elsewhere," in addition to smuggling guns and drugs. What would have been an unforgivable dereliction of their sworn duty to protect the public would have been if, once the courts said Garcia had to be repatriated, federal prosecutors failed to reopen their investigation and proceed to prosecute him for what he was doing.  The government has said it intends to appeal the dismissal of the criminal indictment. Given the reprehensible misconduct outlined by the grand jury, that is exactly what should happen. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HANS VON SPAKOVSKY Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19744bee6011c3f4e90fc6 Single infusion of controversial drug changed severe depression symptoms within hours, study finds te 2026-05-29T11:11:07.037Z Single infusion of controversial drug changed severe depression symptoms within hours, study finds People experiencing severe depression with suicidal symptoms may not have to wait weeks for traditional antidepressants to take effect. A recent review suggests that a single intravenous ketamine infusion can provide rapid relief for some patients. Originally developed as an anesthetic, ketamine is a medicine that can reduce pain and, in some cases, help treat depression, but it can also be misused as a recreational drug, experts warn. SINGLE DOSE OF POWERFUL PSYCHEDELIC CUTS DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS IN CLINICAL STUDY Researchers from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine reviewed 26 clinical trials that included more than 1,100 patients. Approximately 626 received ketamine and 540 served as controls who did not take the drug. Most of the trials included patients with major depressive disorder, but 11.5% included those with bipolar depression and 7.7% included people with both unipolar and bipolar depressive diagnoses. Compared to a placebo, a single treatment significantly reduced depression in just four hours and dramatically lowered suicidal thoughts within 24 hours, the study found. Patients reported fewer depressive symptoms after a week and reduced suicidal thoughts for up to a month after one ketamine infusion. Those who received repeated ketamine infusions showed a similar reduction of suicidal and depressive symptoms at the end of the treatment. WHAT IS KETAMINE THERAPY? MORMON REALITY STARS TOUT CONTROVERSIAL TREATMENT The most common adverse events of ketamine – including headaches, numbness, dissociation ("out of body" experiences), nausea, dizziness and visual disturbances – were temporary and resolved within hours of the infusion. Rarer, more serious side events included hospitalization, suicide attempts and suicide, but most were unrelated to ketamine, the review stated. The analysis was published in May in JAMA Psychiatry. Major depressive disorder is a formal psychiatric diagnosis affecting approximately 280 million people globally, according to recent research. Effective treatment involves a combination of therapy and medication, frequently antidepressants. However, for a small number of patients, symptoms do not respond to multiple therapies, a condition known as treatment-resistant depression, doctors say. These patients are at a higher risk of very serious, sometimes tragic consequences, including suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts and death. "When all existing treatment options fail, patients with severe depression could consider ketamine infusions," lead author Taeho Greg Rhee, PhD, of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, told Fox News Digital. "This is still a safer option when compared to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)." Traditional antidepressants stabilize mood by slowly elevating serotonin levels in the brain, but it can take weeks for the full effect to be achieved. Ketamine, in contrast, works rapidly by blocking glutamate, a neurotransmitter that can impact emotions negatively when levels are too high in the brain, according to Cleveland Clinic. The authors say their findings have two important potential clinical applications. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES First, ketamine’s rapid effects can be a life-saving treatment in the emergency room for patients presenting with suicidal ideation. Second, the effects of a single ketamine infusion are relatively short-lived – as almost all patients relapsed with depressive symptoms after a single infusion – so those with treatment-resistant depression will need repeated sessions. "While intravenous ketamine is not yet FDA-approved for treating depression, it may still be used with off-label indications for those with severe depression and/or with a high risk of suicidal behaviors," said Rhee. Dr. Lama Bazzi, a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City, has had several patients receive ketamine infusions. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "For a small subset of patients in a major depressive episode or struggling with suicidal thoughts, intravenous ketamine can be genuinely lifesaving," Bazzi, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital. "The relief they experience is almost immediate, offering them distance from the intensity of their emotions." However, she cautions that the medication should only be administered in closely monitored settings, such as clinics, to ensure safe treatment. Ketamine is not a panacea, Rhee agreed, warning of the potential risk of abuse and addiction. "It should only be used medically," he advised. Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, noted in previous comments to Fox News Digital that ketamine is increasingly being used to treat severe depression, but emphasized that it should be administered under careful medical supervision because of its potential risks. Although the studies compared ketamine with a placebo, some patients may have realized they were receiving the drug. This could have influenced how they reported their symptoms and how effective they perceived the treatment to be, according to the researchers. Another limitation is the small sample size of the studies, which could make the effects seem disproportionately magnified. Also, as this was a review of many different studies, it is challenging to apply the findings to the general population, the researchers noted. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "While long-term outcomes have not been studied, I believe that when patients are severely depressed or suicidal, ketamine is sometimes the only choice that almost always works," Bazzi added. Anyone interested in exploring alternative depression treatments should first consult a doctor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a197423ee6011c3f4e90fb8 Providence Isn’t an Official World Cup Host but It Sure Is Acting Like One te 2026-05-29T11:10:27.111Z Providence Isn’t an Official World Cup Host but It Sure Is Acting Like One A stadium outside Boston that will host seven World Cup games is actually closer to Providence, R.I., prompting officials there to capitalize on that proximity to lure fans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1971e1ee6011c3f4e90f5e Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA assists record to a chorus of boos as Valkyries spoil the milestone te 2026-05-29T11:00:49.505Z Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA assists record to a chorus of boos as Valkyries spoil the milestone Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark broke another WNBA record Thursday night, though her milestone was met with a hostile crowd and a feisty opponent determined to spoil the team's night. Clark became the fastest player in league history to reach 500 career assists, hitting the mark in just 59 games and claiming the top spot on the all-time assists-per-game leaderboard. The Fever star reached the milestone 23 games faster than Sue Bird, who previously held the record at 82 games. It's no surprise considering Clark's exceptional vision. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Sadly for her, the effort was not enough to secure a win, as the Golden State Valkyries walked away with a 90-88 victory at Chase Center. While Clark finished with 16 points and six rebounds, she struggled from the floor, shooting 3 of 12. Golden State swarmed her on the perimeter, forced key turnovers and answered every Indiana run to close out the two-point win. Tension between the teams Thursday night was fueled by a recent rivalry that peaked during a May 22 matchup. In that game, Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes clashed with Clark and was later caught on a hot mic complaining that officials were favoring the Fever star. Clark downplayed any lingering tension after Thursday's game. "I don't have any bad blood with any sort of players in this league, like it's just a competitive fire, that's competitive fire," Clark said. A SCREENSHOT HAS WNBA FANS ASKING: DID A PLAYER ENDORSE A THREAT TOWARDS CAITLIN CLARK? Hayes openly grumbled about what she viewed as a double standard in how Clark is officiated. The Valkyries guard also drew heavy criticism after interacting with hostile social media posts targeting Clark, including an exchange in which she appeared to laugh at a fan suggesting a physical threat against her. Clark's fans wanted disciplinary action from a league office that critics say routinely looks the other way when tensions involving Clark boil over. Regardless, the Bay Area crowd booed Clark nearly every time she touched the ball in the rematch, underscoring how her stardom has made her Public Enemy No. 1 among opposing fan bases. The Valkyries relished the win, raining on Clark's parade, though she'll have plenty of records left to break. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a196f85ee6011c3f4e90ef6 Trump backs Giants QB Jaxson Dart after rally appearance backlash, says 'He's also loved more' te 2026-05-29T10:50:45.994Z Trump backs Giants QB Jaxson Dart after rally appearance backlash, says 'He's also loved more' President Donald Trump is aware Jaxson Dart has come under fire from some left-wing media, some NFL fans and even a teammate after he introduced the president at a rally last week. So, of course, the leader of the free world is going to stand with the New York Giants quarterback. "So, when Jaxson gets harassed a little bit, he's also loved more," he told Lara Trump during a sit-down interview on Fox News' "My View with Lara Trump," which airs on Saturday. "Because we have more people than they do." "And a lot of the people that you think, like people in Los Angeles, wealthy people that I see them all the time there, hitting me a little bit, and they meet me, they say, 'Sir, I voted for you.' I said, 'I know. I know. I can tell.' Guys voted for me. FAMED NFL AGENT BREAKS DOWN JAXSON DART-TRUMP CONTROVERSY, HOW 'ATHLETES FOR OBAMA' FELL APART "I can tell you people on television that knock me all the time voted for me." Trump and Dart had never met before the rally at Rockland Community College's Eugene Levy Fieldhouse last Friday, but they apparently struck up a quick affinity for one another. During the rally to support Rep. Mike Lawler, Trump quipped about how good-looking Dart is. He does that a lot with athletes and others. "I wish I looked just like Jaxson," Trump said. "I said, 'Is he a male model or what?' He's a handsome guy, like a beautiful guy, conservative guy." And this: "He said, 'I love you, sir.'" GIANTS' ABDUL CARTER DELETES SOCIAL MEDIA POST CRITICIZING JAXSON DART That is going to wreck some left-wingers, socialists, Marxists, progressives and the Trump Derangement Syndrome bunch. It also might not make Abdul Carter happy as he's the Giants edge rusher who criticized his teammate publicly on X for introducing Trump. But what did Carter and the others expect? ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Dart is a 23-year-old male from conservative-leaning Utah, who has been open about being part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), commonly referred to as the Mormon faith. He hunts and fishes and played college football in the conservative state of Mississippi at Ole Miss. Yes, people, Dart's a conservative. And Trump, perhaps the most sports-minded president in a long time, sees great potential in the quarterback about to begin his second NFL season. "He's potentially a great quarterback," Trump said. "He's a young boy who's just started. But when he's in the game, he moves the team. I didn't know him, but I've watched him a little bit and moves the team. He's got tremendous potential. He stays healthy, he's going to be great." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a196d2fee6011c3f4e90e97 Ronda Rousey recalls surprise pro wrestling appearances after WWE, talks whether she'll return to that world te 2026-05-29T10:40:47.756Z Ronda Rousey recalls surprise pro wrestling appearances after WWE, talks whether she'll return to that world Ronda Rousey is a legend in combat sports, helping to usher in a new era in mixed martial arts in UFC and women’s wrestling with WWE. Rousey’s absence from pro wrestling was much shorter than her decision to return to an MMA cage. She departed WWE in October 2023 following a rivalry with Shayna Baszler. It was only two weeks after she left the company that she showed up on the independent scene. "The Baddest Woman on the Planet" was all of a sudden appearing at Lucha VaVoom and Pro Wrestling Revolve before making an appearance with Ring of Honor. She told Fox News Digital that she wanted to work with her friend, Marina Shafir. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "By the time I was out, I was like, I would still love to work with Marina because Marina was still active and we were trying to figure out, ‘Oh, when you were in town, maybe we can figure something out.’ And I just had a short, little window for some reason to be able to do it. We were trying to get pregnant again," she said. "We were going to start IVF early in the year. "We couldn’t really find anything that worked out. So, we reached out to Pro Wrestling Revolver and were like let’s do a charity show to raise money for the Lahaina wildfire survivors. So, that’s kind of how that all came about. There was also a Lucha VaVoom show we were also able to crash in the meantime." Rousey performed at Pro Wrestling Revolver and then stepped back into the shadows – that was until this past March. She was in the midst of training camp for her return MMA match against Gina Carano when she showed up at the Crypto.com Arena to confront "Timeless" Toni Storm following her match with Shafir at All Elite Wrestling’s (AEW) Revolution pay-per-view in March. RONDA ROUSEY MAKES SURPRISE APPEARANCE AT AEW REVOLUTION While she received questions about doing a match at the time, she said there was no way she was going to do it because she had to focus on the Carano fight. "So, then, we got to do the Revolver show and that was awesome and then this last run-in with AEW," Rousey said. "I didn’t get to do anything at all because I was in training camp and all these people we’re like, ‘Oh, is Ronda gonna do a match?’ I’m like, I’m in training camp. You guys are crazy. I’m not going to be doing any matches while in training camp. … I love Toni Storm, I love Marina and it was fun to be there for Marina’s first pay-per-view match as well. I didn’t want to take away from their moment but maybe put a little bit of a spotlight on it and a little bit of a nudge to my upcoming fight." Now, Rousey’s appearance with AEW coincided with Storm being attacked during an AEW storyline on the next episode of "Dynamite" following Revolution. Fox News Digital asked Rousey whether she was the one who attacked Storm. "Oh, I wasn’t ready for that question … next question, next question," she said, jokingly clearing her throat. However, Rousey made clear that getting involved in pro wrestling full time or even part time would be a major endeavor that wasn’t conducive to what she wanted to do with her life moving forward. "I think, just, we’re trying to have another kid now and all this stuff," Rousey said. "That lifestyle, being on the road and wrestling, it’s just not conducive at all to having multiple kids. "We were able to make it work for a little while. It’s just not doable anymore. I could be open to doing some things if it works out and it’s local. We’re looking to move to Hawaii and it would be kinda cool to open a little school." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Rousey proved to be one of the greatest mixed martial artists when she quickly defeated Carano in a dream bout earlier this month. Days later, she added another accolade to her impressive resume. She partnered with Castrol to become the oil company’s new brand ambassador. "I’m the best at what I do and I wouldn’t want to partner with anybody unless they’re the best at what they do. Luckily, Castrol is," Rousey said, adding that shooting the commercial for the company was "really fun" and a high-quality experience. The campaign will have Rousey highlighting "Castrol EDGE Extended Performance’s proven ability to perform in 7 critical areas – pressure, power, fuel economy, high-temperature performance, cleanliness, wear protection, and endurance," according to a news release. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a196ad8ee6011c3f4e90e26 Fox News Digital's News Quiz: May 29, 2026 te 2026-05-29T10:30:48.957Z Fox News Digital's News Quiz: May 29, 2026 Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring former First Lady Jill Biden's concerns for former President Joe Biden's performance in a high-stakes event, and actor Russell Crowe's bitter confrontation outside of a Paris hotel. Looking for another challenge? A Trump-backed challenger defeated incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky, and a beloved American beer brand shut down featured in last week's News Quiz. Test your knowledge of remarkable grocery giants, Lincoln landmarks and more in this week's American Culture Quiz. If you're looking to play even more, you can find all of our quizzes by clicking here. Check back next week for the latest News Quiz from Fox News Digital. Thanks for playing! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1968bcee6011c3f4e90dc1 Bondi grilled on Epstein files in first Capitol Hill return since DOJ ouster te 2026-05-29T10:21:48.073Z Bondi grilled on Epstein files in first Capitol Hill return since DOJ ouster Former Attorney General Pam Bondi returns to Capitol Hill on Friday for the first time since being ousted from the Justice Department, as lawmakers prepare to grill her over the Epstein files.  Bondi will voluntarily participate in a transcribed interview with the House Oversight Committee as part of the panel’s investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  Democrats walked out of a heated briefing hosted by Bondi and then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Epstein files in March, but lawmakers on the oversight panel are expected to heavily scrutinize her tenure during the closed-door testimony, which could stretch for hours. "Pam Bondi will finally have to answer our questions tomorrow about the Epstein files," House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia, D-Calif., wrote on social media. "It’s time for the truth." HOUSE OVERSIGHT SUBPOENAS AG BONDI IN PROBE OF EPSTEIN CASE 'MISMANAGEMENT' Bondi’s appearance comes after Democrats and a handful of Republicans on the committee threatened to recommend civil contempt charges against her if she did not comply with a subpoena for her testimony.  The Trump administration initially argued that Bondi should not have to testify and sit for a deposition as part of the committee’s probe because she was no longer in her official role as attorney general. The transcribed interview setting will not require Bondi to testify before congressional investigators under oath, but individuals speaking before Congress are still criminally prohibited from making false statements. A transcript of the interview could also be made available at a later date.  The interview is taking place during Congress’ Memorial Day recess, and it remains unclear how many lawmakers will attend. Some Democrats on the panel have voiced objections to the interview setting. "Bondi must testify under oath, on camera, for the public to see," Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-Ariz., said Thursday. "We demand transparency and accountability for Bondi and Blanche." PAM BONDI DIAGNOSED WITH THYROID CANCER WEEKS AFTER DEPARTING AS TRUMP'S ATTORNEY GENERAL: REPORT Bondi has faced relentless scrutiny over the Department of Justice’s handling of the Epstein files under her leadership, including from some Republicans, such as Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Thomas Massie, R-Ky. She told Fox News at the start of her DOJ tenure that the files were "sitting on my desk right now for review," but later appeared to backtrack on that claim. Scrutiny mounted after a months-long delay in releasing information to the public, which accelerated after President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, mandating the release of the files. The department has since released more than three million pages of documents, though critics have complained that the records were not appropriately redacted. Bondi will be represented by Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon, who has served as Bondi’s counsel since her firing. "Because former Attorney General Bondi oversaw the Department at the time the Act was enacted and carried out, DOJ’s presence is solely to ensure accurate representation of Department processes, facilitate any necessary clarifications, and support a complete factual record for the Committee," a DOJ spokesperson told Fox News Digital in a statement. The interview also comes as Bondi has undergone treatment for thyroid cancer, Axios first reported. The former top prosecutor was diagnosed shortly after leaving the Justice Department in April.  "Pam has been quietly kicking cancer's a-- the last few weeks," former Trump official and podcaster Katie Miller wrote on social media. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1968a8ee6011c3f4e90db8 Hamas struggles to fill leadership ranks as Israel hunts Oct 7 terrorists te 2026-05-29T10:21:28.073Z Hamas struggles to fill leadership ranks as Israel hunts Oct 7 terrorists Just before celebrations for Eid al-Adha, a major Muslim holiday, began in Gaza, an Israeli airstrike hit a building in Gaza City, killing Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed head of Hamas’ military wing, according to Israeli officials and later confirmed by Hamas. Reports from regional media said members of Odeh’s family were also killed in the strike. Two hours later, Gaza’s markets were full. Fox News Digital reviewed video filmed in Gaza showing crowded Eid streets, children shopping and families gathering, with little visible reaction to the killing of the Hamas commander Israel described as one of the architects of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.  The contrast underscored what many Gazans and analysts describe as a growing disconnect between Hamas leaders and civilians exhausted by nearly three years of war, which has killed more than 70,000 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry — figures that do not distinguish between civilians and combatants — and displaced most of Gaza’s population. ISRAEL ANNOUNCES IT KILLED ONE OF THE ARCHITECTS OF THE OCT. 7 ATTACKS Hadeel Oueis, editor-in-chief of Jusoor News, told Fox News Digital the assassinations are creating "a clear vacuum" inside Hamas and weakening coordination between leaders in Gaza and abroad. "With the deaths of its leaders and the collapse of strong centralized command, Hamas is turning into a smaller militia competing with other armed groups operating in Gaza," Oueis said. "Hamas is now fighting for survival." In a joint statement issued Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said Odeh, who had replaced senior commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad only days earlier, was "one of the architects of the October 7 massacre." "Sooner or later, Israel will reach all of them," Netanyahu and Katz said. Inside Gaza, several residents interviewed by Jusoor News said they no longer viewed the deaths of Hamas leaders as personal losses. "Of course we didn’t feel anything when Haddad, Sinwar, or others were killed," one Gazan activist and former political prisoner told Jusoor News in an on-camera interview, speaking with his face blurred for safety reasons. The activist was referring to Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the Hamas military commander Israel said it killed earlier in May, and Yahya Sinwar, the former Hamas leader and chief architect of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, who was killed by Israeli forces in southern Gaza in October 2024. "Ordinary people are the ones who paid the price, not the leaders who made reckless decisions without thinking," the activist said. "As a result, Gaza today is almost completely destroyed," the activist said. "There are families who have lost everything, while the remaining leaders abroad and inside continue to gamble with our lives constantly." GRASSROOTS PUSH FOR FREEDOM GROWS IN GAZA AS HAMAS TIGHTENS ITS DEADLY GRIP A Gaza-based journalist echoed the frustration.  "When we heard about the killing of Izz al-Din Haddad or others, we were not affected," the journalist said. "What is even more painful is that the children of the leaders live outside Gaza, in Turkey and Qatar, driving luxury cars and living comfortable lives, while people here have almost gone back to the Stone Age." Another Gaza journalist and human rights advocate told Jusoor Hamas had harmed Palestinians as much as Israelis.  "I do not see the deaths of the leaders as losses for the Palestinians, because we ordinary people are the ones who paid the price," the advocate said. "Honestly, Hamas did not only hurt the Israelis — they hurt us as well." At the same time, Israeli analysts caution that the repeated assassinations do not necessarily mean Hamas is close to collapse. Michael Milshtein, an expert on the Palestinian arena, told Fox News Digital that Hamas unquestionably has suffered severe damage since Oct. 7, 2023, particularly with the deaths of veteran commanders who helped build the organization’s military structure and doctrine. ISRAEL, HAMAS CEASE-FIRE DEAL COULD ENABLE REARMING OF GAZA TERRORISTS "Almost nobody remains from the core group that planned and led the October 7 attack," he said. But he noted that Odeh himself had been viewed largely as a second-tier figure before the war rather than an obvious successor to Hamas’ historic military leadership. "The people replacing them are far less experienced, less capable and far less charismatic," Milshtein said. Still, he argued, Hamas continues to maintain functioning chains of command and ideological cohesion despite the losses. "People know they are likely going to die, and they still compete for these leadership positions," he said. The debate over Hamas’ future comes as international efforts to shape a postwar political framework for Gaza accelerate. TRUMP-BACKED BOARD OF PEACE, ISRAEL 'WILL TAKE ACTION' IF HAMAS REMAINS OUT OF COMPLIANCE: NETANYAHU ADVISOR Nickolay Mladenov, who was appointed High Representative for Gaza under the Board of Peace initiative, published the core elements of a proposed 15-point "Roadmap to Complete the Implementation of President Trump’s Gaza Comprehensive Peace Plan." The proposal includes a phased Hamas disarmament process, internationally supervised security reforms and the establishment of "one authority, one law, one weapon" inside Gaza. "Gaza cannot recover while armed groups simultaneously operate as governing authorities," Mladenov wrote while outlining the proposal on social media. For many Gazans exhausted by years of war, displacement and destruction, the deaths of Hamas leaders now appear to carry less emotional weight than the hope that the conflict itself could finally end. "Gaza cannot remain hostage to the idea of permanent war while civilians alone pay the entire price," one activist said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a196894ee6011c3f4e90daf Grapefruit could make your coffee buzz last longer as experts warn of hidden risks te 2026-05-29T10:21:08.228Z Grapefruit could make your coffee buzz last longer as experts warn of hidden risks If you're looking to extend the caffeine buzz from your daily coffee, a taste of grapefruit might do the trick. Grapefruit contains a chemical that interacts with other substances, which is why doctors caution against pairing it with dozens of medications. The chemical works by blocking an enzyme in the digestive system that helps break down certain substances, allowing more of the drug to enter the bloodstream. Drug concentrations in the blood can rise too fast and to dangerously high levels, Harvard Medical School reported. SCIENTISTS USED ELECTRICITY ON COFFEE AND DISCOVERED WHAT MAKES IT TASTE GOOD It's this same chemical in grapefruit that some theorize could slow down the metabolizing process of caffeine and make its energizing effects last longer. Buddy Brew Coffee, a chain of Florida coffee shops, is testing the theory with its "Buddy Brew Screw." The menu item features a shot of espresso, a side of grapefruit juice and, to cut the bitterness of both drinks, a small spoonful of salt, Food & Wine reported. A person would have to consume "a lot" of grapefruit to feel the added high, said Michelle Francl, a professor of chemistry at Bryn Mawr College. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Even then, results are not guaranteed. Several studies on the relationship between grapefruit juice and caffeine have been inconclusive, according to Food & Wine. The ability to clear caffeine also varies from person to person, Francl noted.  Eating vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts may speed up the process, she said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Compounds in grapefruit juice can theoretically slow caffeine metabolism, but the actual effect is far from a guaranteed energy boost," Lauren Manaker, a South Carolina-based dietitian nutritionist, told Fox News Digital. The evidence suggests any extension of your coffee buzz is "likely to be very minor" and will be different for each person, she said. "From a practical standpoint, this biochemical interaction is simply not strong enough to make a noticeable difference in your daily energy levels," Manaker said. "Most importantly," she added, "grapefruit alters the absorption of many common medications, making this a potentially dangerous trend if you take certain prescription drugs, like statins." While grapefruit juice might not do much to prolong the caffeine buzz, it does offer health benefits of its own.  It's rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, among other things. However, people taking prescription medications should be cautious when consuming grapefruit and grapefruit juice. Moderate amounts of caffeine can boost mood and energy levels and enhance cognitive and physical performance, according to the Cleveland Clinic.  TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ It is also effective in headache relief and may lower the risk of disease, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Side effects of caffeine could include increased heart rate, anxiety and digestive problems, among others. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a196880ee6011c3f4e90da6 Skeleton unearthed near Nancy Guthrie search site believed to be up to 1,000 years old, expert says te 2026-05-29T10:20:48.091Z Skeleton unearthed near Nancy Guthrie search site believed to be up to 1,000 years old, expert says TUCSON, Ariz. — The discovery of prehistoric human remains just miles from the suspected abduction of Nancy Guthrie has unearthed a grim reality of Arizona's Sonoran Desert, where an expert says a dozen or more bodies can surface in a given year, and "there's just so much space" to conceal them. Guthrie is the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, and as a result of her daughter's high profile, the grim discovery quickly caught national attention. Just as quickly, experts determined the remains had nothing to do with her case. In an interview with Fox News Digital, James T. Watson, an anthropologist at the University of Arizona who responded to the scene where the remains were found, revealed that there was a skeleton unearthed at the scene, not just the single bone that initially went viral. FORMER FBI AGENT 'STUNNED' BY UNFORGIVING CONDITIONS COMPLICATING NANCY GUTHRIE SEARCH They belonged to someone believed to have been buried between several hundred and 1,000 years ago, he said. "Whether it is a thousand years old or 50 years old, these are human remains," Watson said, adding that he hopes additional discoveries are treated with dignity and respect if searches continue in the Guthrie case. A local YouTuber named AJ Wysopal came across an exposed bone while conducting an amateur search for Guthrie less than 5 miles from her home in the Catalina Foothills on May 7. Guthrie is believed to have been kidnapped out of her house in the early hours of Feb. 1. NANCY GUTHRIE SUSPECT'S DIGITAL ‘BLACKOUT’ MAY BE KEY TO CASE, SAYS EXPERT WHO PROBED KOHBERGER PHONE Authorities quickly determined that the remains were human — and also that they were significantly older and unconnected to Guthrie's suspected abduction. They are called prehistoric because they belong to someone who died before there was written language in the area, Watson said. There is also a known archaeological site nearby, and Watson said that ceramic artifacts uncovered at the scene are consistent with known examples there. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "All of that contextual evidence allowed me to be pretty sure that this individual was in fact Native American," he said. "The ceramics really sort of drove home that point." NANCY GUTHRIE MISSING: FORENSIC SCIENTIST ENCOURAGES NEW INVESTIGATIVE APPROACH SINCE CASE 'ISN'T COLD YET' The remains have since been transferred to the Tohono O'odham Nation, a Native American tribe with a large reservation just west of Tucson. No additional research or testing is expected, he said. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Watson said that a combination of the Sonoran Desert's harsh terrain and new developments on land that has been largely untouched for centuries often lead to similar discoveries as the search for Guthrie continues. "The desert there is a pretty harsh environment and obviously it's been settled for hundreds, thousands of years," he told Fox News Digital. SEND US A TIP HERE And in addition to inadvertent archaeological discoveries, the region is also near the U.S.-Mexico border, where illegal immigrants have for years been attempting to cross illegally in those same harsh conditions. On some occasions, he's been called to the findings of their remains, he said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "There are literally probably hundreds of bodies that are discovered every year out in the desert," he told Fox News Digital. SEARCH FOR NANCY GUTHRIE ENTERS 5TH WEEK, CADAVER DOGS ON HOLD Like the recent find at River and Craycroft Roads, some are exposed by natural causes, including erosion caused by the region's powerful ephemeral rivers, which are mostly dry but flood violently during heavy rainfall in the desert. Others have been unearthed by real estate development, Watson said. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB And there could be many different reasons why they came to rest where they are found. "So there [are] a lot of places that an individual could get lost or pass away — or hide a body," Watson said. "I think...as people start to poke into some of these crevices that don't normally get poked into into across the desert, they're likely to find more individuals." The investigation into Guthrie's disappearance is ongoing, and there is a combined reward of more than $1.2 million in play. Her family is urging anyone with information to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Tucson's 88-Crime hotline at 520-882-7463. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a195fd9ee6011c3f4e90b8c Lumberjacks add veteran experience with Ray’ven Robinson from Georgia Southwestern State te 2026-05-29T09:43:53.031Z Lumberjacks add veteran experience with Ray’ven Robinson from Georgia Southwestern State Robinson will play on her fourth college team and second at the Division I level. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a195fc3ee6011c3f4e90b83 Ray'ven Robinson GSW te 2026-05-29T09:43:31.991Z Ray'ven Robinson GSW Georgia Southwestern State guard Ray'ven Robinson (13) averaged a team-high 15 points for the Hurricanes last season and was named to the All-Peach Belt Conference Second Team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a195fafee6011c3f4e90b79 Jim Rosensweet: I want a check too te 2026-05-29T09:43:11.031Z Jim Rosensweet: I want a check too Editor: Dear Mr. President and temporary attorney general: I was affected by the Peaceful Jan. 6 demonstration of Love. It still bothers me and has affected by ability to see the Truth as you state it. Therefore, I humbly apply… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a195f99ee6011c3f4e90b70 Bill Sparks: Far from center te 2026-05-29T09:42:49.992Z Bill Sparks: Far from center Editor: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a195f84ee6011c3f4e90b67 Phil Kerpen: End the big insurance protection racket te 2026-05-29T09:42:28.553Z Phil Kerpen: End the big insurance protection racket The health insurance companies have taken to the airwaves to blame the hospital systems for out-of-control health care costs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a195f66ee6011c3f4e90b4d Arizona Senate Sends Anti-Squatter Legislation To The Governor’s Desk te 2026-05-29T09:41:58.704Z Arizona Senate Sends Anti-Squatter Legislation To The Governor’s Desk By Ethan Faverino | Senate Republicans have advanced legislation aimed at strengthening private property rights and streamlining the removal of unlawful occupants from homes and residential properties. Senate Bill 1426, sponsored by Senator Wendy Rogers (R-LD7), passed the legislature on May 26, 2026, and is now headed to the Governor’s desk. The legislation strengthens Arizona’s forcible entry and detainer statutes by creating a clearer, faster process for property owners to reclaim their homes from squatters. SB 1426 defines specific conditions under which a person is considered an unauthorized occupant — including individuals who are not current or former tenants, immediate family members, or parties to any verbal or written agreements to occupy the property. It also established criteria for situations involving forcible entry into residential homes not open to the public. Key provisions of the bill include: Allowing courts to issue a writ of restitution immediately upon judgement in qualifying cases involving unauthorized occupants. Directing the Arizona Supreme Court to adopt rules for the expeditious resolution of these claims. Preserving all existing protections and remedies under the Arizona’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. “Private property rights are not a suggestion; they are a cornerstone of our freedoms,” stated Senator Rogers. “If someone breaks into your home, moves into your property, and refuses to leave, the law should stand with the homeowner, not the unlawful occupant. That’s just common sense.” Hats off to ALL the law enforcement, constables, sheriffs and our astute Senate legal policy advisor Brooke Huppenthal who got this DONE… protecting Arizonans! A wonderfully collaborative effort. 🔥 https://t.co/PGfb34MacE — Wendy Rogers (@WendyRogersAZ) May 26, 2026 Rogers emphasized that the bill resulted from extensive collaboration with stakeholders, lawmakers, and law enforcement. “This bill has been years in the making,” added Rogers. “The overwhelming support we’ve received, including from members of law enforcement who deal with these situations firsthand, shows just how badly these reforms are needed. Arizonans shouldn’t have to spend months fighting to reclaim property they already own. SB 1426 cuts through the red tape, closes loopholes that have been exploited for too long, and puts homeowners back where they belong—in control of their property. I’m proud to see this legislation finally reach the governor’s desk and hopeful she will sign it into law so Arizona families can receive the protections they deserve.” The bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes sections 12-1171 and 12-1173. Among other updates, it expands the definition of forcible detainer to include unauthorized persons who refuse to leave a residential property after reasonable request from the owner or authorized agent, provided multiple safeguards are met. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Arizona Senate Sends Anti-Squatter Legislation To The Governor’s Desk first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a195f51ee6011c3f4e90b44 AZGOP Chairman Visits ‘The Zone’ With Radio Host, Blasts Phoenix Leadership Over Homeless Crisis te 2026-05-29T09:41:37.107Z AZGOP Chairman Visits ‘The Zone’ With Radio Host, Blasts Phoenix Leadership Over Homeless Crisis By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Republican Party Chairman Sergio Arellano joined 550 KFYI’s Conservative Circus host James T. Harris during a visit to downtown Phoenix’s homeless encampment area known as “The Zone.” The pair highlighted faith-based outreach efforts and criticized local leadership over homelessness and public safety conditions. For years, “The Zone” drew public attention over homelessness, drug activity, and crime concerns. The Arizona Republican Party said Harris and members of a faith-based group that “receives NO taxpayer dollars” were serving homeless residents in the area. The party also characterized “The Zone” as “where the Democrats in charge keep their homeless community drugged and dangerous.” Sergio Arellano @surgeshow chairman of @azgop Republican Party spent time with @JamesTHarris and members of a faith-based group that receives NO taxpayer dollars to feed and minister to the homeless in "The Zone." The Zone in downtown Phoenix – is where the Democrats in charge… pic.twitter.com/EFWgPOm9Gk — Republican Party of Arizona (@AZGOP) May 27, 2026 “Good morning, I’m Sergio Arellano, and I am here today with the conservative radio talk show host James T. Harris,” Arellano began in a video. “We’re in this place called The Zone in a blue area of what is Phoenix.” Arellano linked conditions in the area to Democratic governance and urged voter participation ahead of the upcoming 2026 elections. “We cannot allow what is happening here to happen to the rest of the state in Democrat-controlled communities,” Arellano said. “This is what you get. You get lack of response, lack of resources.” Arellano also praised the faith-based nonprofit operating in the area and alleged that Phoenix officials under Mayor Kate Gallego had moved to restrict its activities.“People that are making a difference here — this non-profit — are getting kicked out by the liberal city and mayor,” Arellano said. “That’s why it is very important that you get involved in November. You talk with your neighbors, you register people to vote, and have them turn out this election.” The chairman warned that Arizona could face worsening homelessness conditions without political change. “Because if not, you’re going to get amplified times 10,” Arellano said. “Skid Row, exactly like Los Angeles, is coming here to Arizona. We need to stop that. Register to vote. Get up. Make a difference.” Harris has regularly participated in Sunday outreach efforts in downtown Phoenix and has previously described the work as a Christian ministry serving homeless residents in the area. The Zone, located near downtown Phoenix, became nationally known in recent years as one of the country’s largest homeless encampments. The area was the subject of litigation and enforcement disputes involving the City of Phoenix, nearby businesses, and residents. In 2023, a court ordered Phoenix to clear portions of the encampment following allegations involving crime, sanitation problems, and unsafe conditions. According to an April 30 report by 12News, after three years, hundreds of homeless people are living in the area again, with outreach teams counting more than 300 living there at the time. The Arizona Republican Party’s did not identify the nonprofit involved in the outreach effort, though Harris has previously documented recurring faith-based outreach activities in the area through social media posts. 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 AZGOP Chairman Visits ‘The Zone’ With Radio Host, Blasts Phoenix Leadership Over Homeless Crisis first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a195f3cee6011c3f4e90b3b DOJ Defends Arizona’s Proof-Of-Citizenship Voting Requirements At Supreme Court te 2026-05-29T09:41:16.153Z DOJ Defends Arizona’s Proof-Of-Citizenship Voting Requirements At Supreme Court By Staff Reporter | This week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the Supreme Court to uphold Arizona’s proof-of-citizenship requirements for voting. The DOJ filed a brief in Republican National Committee, et al. v. Mi Familia Vota, et al. (case Nos. 25-1017, 25-1019, and 25-1022).  The case will determine whether the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) prohibits states from: removing noncitizens from voter rolls within 90 days of an election, requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections using the state registration form, and denying individuals the ability to vote by mail if they don’t provide documentary proof of citizenship.  These questions emerged from House Bills 2243 and 2492; both passed in 2022. Together, these bills require the secretary of state and county recorders to regularly review voter rolls, mandate registrants using the state registration form provide proof of citizenship, and prohibit vote by mail for federal-only voters. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the NVRA does preempt that legislation, impacting any similar citizenship proof measures taken by other states concerning their voting laws. The federal court ruled the provisions in the Arizona laws amounted to unlawful voter suppression and were therefore unconstitutional. The court determined that voters must be allowed to vote federal ballots at least, even when they fail to provide proof of citizenship.  The respondents in the present litigation — Mi Familia Vota, Voto Latino, Arizona Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander for Equity Coalition, Democratic National Committee, and the Arizona Democratic Party — want to preempt Arizona and other states from imposing proof-of-citizenship limitations on voting. Jesus Osete, principal deputy assistant attorney general for civil rights, said in the DOJ announcement that the NVRA doesn’t prohibit states from removing noncitizens from voter rolls.  In its filing, the DOJ argued the lower court’s ruling conflicted with the NVRA since it would effectively render state forms into mere replicas of the federal form. States would lack the flexibility afforded by the NVRA, said the DOJ. The DOJ filing argued that proof-of-citizenship requirements were harmonious with NVRA requirements to increase the number of eligible citizens registered to vote and ensure the maintenance of accurate and current voter rolls. “When noncitizens with no right to shape American government vote in American elections, the ballot box no longer speaks for the People, because its tally no longer reflects their voice,” argued the DOJ.  Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) said he was “thrilled” by the Trump administration’s intervention.  “Only U.S. citizens should vote in our elections,” said Petersen. “Excited for SCOTUS to take up this important case.”  Thrilled the Trump DOJ is backing Arizona’s proof-of-citizenship requirements! Only U.S. citizens should vote in our elections. Excited for SCOTUS to take up this important case. https://t.co/xWBiciTxjV — Warren Petersen (@votewarren) May 27, 2026 The Supreme Court has already overruled the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on one of the issues in 2024. The Supreme Court allowed Arizona to enforce its proof-of-citizenship requirement for state voter registration forms, but refused to allow enforcement of the requirement for those registering with federal forms. That follows the precedent set in 2013, when the Supreme Court ruled that the NVRA prohibited Arizona from requiring proof of citizenship of those voters registering to vote with the federal voter registration form. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post DOJ Defends Arizona’s Proof-Of-Citizenship Voting Requirements At Supreme Court first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a195f1eee6011c3f4e90b0e KC Navarro, Xia Brookside earn TNA championship opportunities, Leon Slater heading to Ultimate X and more te 2026-05-29T09:40:46.957Z KC Navarro, Xia Brookside earn TNA championship opportunities, Leon Slater heading to Ultimate X and more Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) kicked off and finished with champions challenge All-Star matches, which helped determine No. 1 contenders for two championships. The men’s match started "Impact." Elijah, Eric Young, Frankie Kazarian, KC Navarro and Leon Slater faced off against tag team champions Bear Bronson and Brian Myers, international champion Mustafa Ali, X Division champion Cedric Alexander and TNA world champion Mike Santana. If an All-Star pinned one of the champs, they would automatically get a title shot. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Navarro took advantage of that, working with Slater at the end of the match to get one over on Ali. Navarro would pin Ali to earn a shot at the TNA International Championship after losing to A.J. Francis in a Sac Town Street Fight a few weeks prior. Later, Elayna Black, Mara Sadé and Xia Brookside took on TNA Knockouts champion Lei Ying Lee and Knockouts tag team champions Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance. Brookside and Lee have been at odds for more than a month as the former best friends split up. The Elegance Brand also wasn’t about to let any of the All-Stars get one over on them. M by Elegance and Heather by Elegance controlled the match for their team for the most part, avoiding tagging in Lee. Sadé felt the tag team presence for the most part. Heather finally tagged in Lee and took on Brookside. Mr. Elegance would eventually insert himself into the match. He tripped up Lee, who walked into Brookside’s DDT. Brookside pinned Lee and earned herself a shot at the TNA Knockouts World Championship. TNA announced earlier Thursday that Fabian Aichner officially signed with the company after he crashed Cedric Alexander’s X Division Championship victory over Leon Slater two weeks ago. Aichner vowed to take down The System and proved it last week when he wiped the entire faction out by himself. He made his in-ring debut on Thursday against Eddie Edwards. Edwards did his best to keep Aichner down, including a backpack stunner and using the ropes to choke the life out of Aichner. Alisha Edwards even got her hands dirty and got involved in the match. Alisha Edwards got caught trying to use a kendo stick on Aichner and was kicked out of the match. The System came down to support Edwards but found out that Aichner can fly. He hit a crossbody splash on the faction and a springboard DDT. He was about to make Edwards tap out but The System interrupted the match, causing a disqualification. Ultimate X is one of the most exciting matches in TNA history and it will be coming back at Slammiversary in June. The "Impact" broadcast announced that Slater will be a part of the next Ultimate X match as Cedric Alexander puts the X Division title on the line. There are still four participants that have to be announced for the match. Slammiversary is set for June 28 at the Agganis Arena. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM It had been more than five months since Santino Marella appeared in the ring for TNA and nearly a year since he was in a singles match. TNA’s Director of Authority is feuding with Stacks Lorenzo, who Marella has said corrupted his daughter Arianna Grace. The rivalry between the two came to a head in Sacramento when TNA Director of Operations Daria Rae booked Marella and Lorenzo in a match last week. And it started out fine for Marella. He was putting the hurt on his soon-to-be son-in-law. Lorenzo taunted Marella through the match, hitting him with multiple knee strikes to the gut. Marella would get back into the match and break out the cobra and it allowed Lorenzo to roll up Marella and get the quick pin for the win. Grace added insult to injury. She tried to slap him before Marella stopped it. Lorenzo blindsided him and started his post-match assault. Indi Hartwell came down to help Marella and challenged Lorenzo and Grace to a mixed tag team match. Rae came out and reminded Hartwell that she doesn’t make matches. However, she said she would "love" to see Lorenzo beat Marella again and booked the mixed tag team match for next week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a195aacee6011c3f4e90a61 LEE CARTER: I study polling. Democrats are gambling on anti-Trump votes, not ideas te 2026-05-29T09:21:48.467Z LEE CARTER: I study polling. Democrats are gambling on anti-Trump votes, not ideas Everyone sees President Donald Trump’s weak polling numbers. But almost nobody is asking the more important political question: Who are the Democrats becoming? Right now, Democrats are benefiting from economic frustration, inflation fatigue and the natural gravity that pulls against the party in power during midterms. FOX NEWS POLL: AS ECONOMIC PAIN DEEPENS, DISAPPROVAL OF TRUMP HITS NEW HIGH But a party winning because voters are hurting is not the same thing as a party voters truly believe in. And that distinction may matter more than any poll. The latest New York Times/Siena polling showed Democrats with a sizable advantage on the generic congressional ballot. On the surface, that sounds like momentum. TRUMP VS HISTORY: HOW PRESIDENT'S POLL NUMBERS COMPARE TO BIDEN, OBAMA, BUSH AHEAD OF MIDTERMS But underneath those numbers sits a much more fragile reality: Americans still do not seem entirely sure what today’s Democratic Party actually is. Is it the party of working-class voters? Or elite cultural judgment? FOX NEWS POLL: 30% THINK RECENT TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT WAS STAGED Is it the party of economic populism? Or socialism? Is it the party of institutional stability? DOUG SCHOEN: DEMOCRATIC BATTLE PITS MODERATES VS. PROGRESSIVES FOR SOUL OF THE PARTY Or permanent activist revolution? Is it the party of normalcy? Or the party constantly trying to redefine what "normal" even means? DEMOCRATS BREAK WITH SCANDAL-PLAGUED GRAHAM PLATNER, WARN OF 'CIVIL WAR' IN PARTY The faces of the modern Democratic Party are so ideologically and culturally varied that voters increasingly struggle to locate its emotional center. And voters need a center. Especially during periods of instability. DEMOCRAT BLASTED BY LEFT AND RIGHT AFTER SOFTENING STANCE ON SCANDAL-HIT MAINE CANDIDATE Republicans have their own vulnerabilities right now. Trump’s numbers on inflation and the economy are weak. Voters are exhausted by high prices and years of national tension. But Republicans possess something Democrats currently do not: clarity. Love him or hate him, voters know what Trump represents. The Republican coalition has largely aligned itself behind one emotional story about the country: strength, nationalism, disruption and rejection of elite institutional culture. Democrats, meanwhile, often appear to be running five competing emotional campaigns at the same time. And that works ... until conditions change. Because what happens if gas prices fall? What happens if inflation cools? What happens if Republicans can point to economic stabilization? What happens if a conflict like Iran ends not in catastrophe, but in perceived American strength? CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION A coalition powered primarily by public pain is far more fragile than a coalition powered by identity and belief. That is the risk Democrats may be misreading in this moment. Anti-Trump energy remains real. But opposition alone rarely sustains political movements forever. Eventually voters want to know, not simply, what a party hates; but what future it intends to build. And increasingly, many Americans still seem uncertain about the answer. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LEE HARTLEY CARTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a195a98ee6011c3f4e90a58 Pope Leo XIV’s AI warning speaks directly to Hollywood’s moral crisis te 2026-05-29T09:21:28.402Z Pope Leo XIV’s AI warning speaks directly to Hollywood’s moral crisis For most of my career, I have worked between two worlds that often misunderstand each other: Hollywood and the Church. At Carmel Communications, my work has largely been about building bridges between them — helping faith leaders take culture seriously while helping artists, filmmakers, and studios recognize the spiritual hunger that still exists inside modern audiences. That is why Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, affected me so personally. POPE LEO WARNS AI RISKS BECOMING TOOL OF 'DOMINATION, EXCLUSION AND DEATH' IN NEW ENCYCLICAL Like many people in media, I’ve spent the last few years watching AI go from something abstract and experimental to something practical and unavoidable. AI is already reshaping how stories are developed, marketed, distributed, and consumed. Yet as I read Magnifica Humanitas, I realized the document is not ultimately about technology. It is about the human person and whether our culture still understands what human dignity means. That question feels especially urgent in entertainment and media because storytelling has always shaped culture. Throughout my career — whether working with The Passion of the Christ, The Chosen, Sound of Freedom, Hallow, or other projects rooted in meaning and transcendence — I have seen firsthand that audiences are not simply looking for distraction. They’re looking for stories that speak to real questions — why suffering matters, what gives life meaning, how people change, and where hope can still be found. Long before I worked professionally in media, I understood instinctively that stories matter. I grew up in South Florida around film sets because my father drove a honeywagon truck for the Teamsters Union. Some of my earliest memories involve quietly watching crews build worlds out of lights, scripts, and cameras. What stayed with me wasn’t just how films were made, but the people making them, how exposed artists can be, and how a story can connect people who have nothing else in common. HOLLYWOOD TURNS TO AI TOOLS TO REWIRE MOVIE MAGIC Years later, after working closely with filmmakers, studios, ministries, and religious leaders, I have only become more convinced that culture is one of the primary places where societies reveal what they value most. That is why Pope Leo’s repeated phrase throughout Magnifica Humanitas — "the civilization of love" — feels so important in this moment. The phrase was most famously developed by Pope Saint John Paul II, who believed societies cannot survive on economics, politics, or technology alone. They require a moral vision rooted in the dignity of the human person. A civilization of love is built not on domination or efficiency, but on solidarity, truth, mercy, sacrifice, and the recognition that every human being possesses inherent worth. Pope Leo now carries that vision directly into the digital age. What struck me most about the encyclical is how fluently it engages modern culture. It does not reject technology or condemn innovation outright. Instead, it recognizes both the possibilities and dangers unfolding simultaneously. The deeper problem isn’t AI itself. It’s how easily we start treating efficiency as if it matters more than people. Hollywood has always adapted to technological change. Sound transformed cinema. Television reshaped storytelling and news. Social media and streaming altered how audiences discover and discuss culture. Technology itself is not the problem. HOLLYWOOD KEEPS MAKING MOVIES FAMILIES WON'T WATCH WHILE 'LORD OF THE RINGS' RERELEASE RAKES IN MILLIONS What feels different about AI is how deeply it reaches into questions of authorship, creativity, credibility, and even human presence. As it begins shaping entertainment, journalism, and public discourse, the question is no longer only what it can produce, but what it may slowly train us to accept. At the same time, audiences already seem exhausted by experiences that feel overly engineered or emotionally hollow. Ironically, the more algorithmic culture becomes, the more audiences appear drawn toward honesty, vulnerability, and transcendence. You can see it in the kinds of projects resonating globally right now. Viewers respond to stories that feel emotionally grounded and spiritually sincere. They want narratives that acknowledge suffering without cynicism and hope without manipulation. That tension is something we navigate constantly at Carmel. We operate inside an industry driven by metrics, visibility, audience targeting, and increasingly sophisticated digital tools. Yet the campaigns that resonate most deeply are almost never the ones built solely on optimization. The projects that endure are the ones that touch something fundamentally human. That is why I appreciate Pope Leo XIV’s willingness to engage culture directly. Magnifica Humanitas feels remarkably aware of the pressures shaping modern life — not only in technology, but also in media, politics, economics, education, and entertainment. Too often, conversations between Hollywood and religious communities are framed through suspicion or caricature. Yet I have spent years watching artists ask profoundly spiritual questions beneath the surface of their work, even when they would never describe themselves in explicitly religious terms. I have also seen faith communities underestimate the enormous influence storytelling has on how people understand morality, suffering, forgiveness, and human value. Culture is not secondary to society. It forms society. One line from Magnifica Humanitas continues to stay with me: civilizations are measured not by the power of their tools, but by their ability to care for one another. That feels deeply countercultural at a time when modern life increasingly rewards speed, productivity, optimization, and visibility above almost everything else. WHY A CLASSICAL EDUCATION MAY BE THE KEY TO HUMANITY’S FUTURE IN THE AI ERA Yet the most meaningful parts of human life have never operated according to those metrics. Love does not. Parenthood does not. Friendship does not. Faith does not. Great storytelling does not. No algorithm can fully replicate moral imagination, empathy, spiritual longing, or the quiet transformation that can happen when someone encounters truth through art. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Artificial intelligence will continue evolving. It will influence every part of our culture and economy. But Magnifica Humanitas reminds us that the central question is not whether machines will become more powerful. The real question is whether human beings will remain grounded enough in truth, dignity, and moral responsibility to use those tools wisely. For me, that is what the "civilization of love" demands in this era. It asks us to resist building a culture where human beings are valued primarily for output, efficiency, influence, or utility. It asks us to preserve spaces for beauty, contemplation, relationship, creativity, sacrifice, and transcendence. Because if technology continues advancing while our understanding of human dignity erodes, no amount of innovation will ultimately satisfy the deeper hunger beneath our culture. The real challenge before us is not only technological. It is moral and spiritual. The future may depend on whether we remember how to stay fully human while we build it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a195a84ee6011c3f4e90a4f My son was one of 46 Americans murdered by Hamas. We need a US investigation te 2026-05-29T09:21:08.474Z My son was one of 46 Americans murdered by Hamas. We need a US investigation This past weekend we recognized Memorial Day and saluted American soldiers and citizens who defended our country against evil and terrorism across the globe. My son Itay was 19 years old when Hamas murdered him on Oct. 7, 2023. He was the youngest U.S. citizen taken hostage that day. He was an American. He was an Israeli. He was my child. Almost a thousand days have passed since that morning — 966 days of unanswered questions. Grief does not end with an investigation. But without one, there can be no accountability and no rehabilitation. I am not writing as a Democrat or Republican. I am writing as a father and as an American who believes this country has and must continue to stand by its citizens. RUBY CHEN: MY SON IS HOME FROM GAZA, BUT OUR FIGHT IS NOT OVER The United States has a long tradition of investigating the deaths of its citizens in conflict zones. After four Americans were killed in Benghazi in 2012, Congress launched eight separate investigations, including a bipartisan Select Committee that conducted a two-year inquiry. After 19 American service members were killed in the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia, the House National Security Committee opened a formal investigation, traveled overseas and issued a detailed public report. Four Americans. Nineteen Americans. Their tragic deaths did not go unexamined. On October 7, 46 Americans were killed on the Gaza border — more than 10 times the Benghazi toll. Yet Congress has not established a formal bipartisan investigative committee. BENGHAZI ARREST DELIVERS LONG-OVERDUE JUSTICE AND REMINDS AMERICA WHO FAILED OUR FALLEN The precedent exists. The tools exist. The silence should not. Every day without an investigation is a day where evidence degrades and memories fade. Digital records disappear. Witnesses relocate. LAWMAKERS HOLD MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR SLAIN OMER NEUTRA AS THOUSANDS MOURN IN HOMETOWN SYNAGOGUE We are seeking justice, but not only for those who carried out the murders. Also for those who financed, enabled and armed them as well. That requires a serious inquiry with subpoena power and resources — not statements of sympathy. There is no better time than now. The longer Congress waits, the harder the truth becomes to establish. I have deep ties to Israel. My son wore the uniform of its armed forces. But unfortunately, for largely political reasons, the Israeli government has not prioritized a comprehensive investigation into the deaths of over 2,000 of its own citizens on October 7, including 46 Americans. Given Israel’s domestic politics, meaningful accountability is unlikely in the near term. I don’t expect the current Israeli government to change its stripes. However, I am asking the United States to do what only it can: act on behalf of its own citizens. THE DAY AFTER MEMORIAL DAY, AMERICA’S DEBT TO THE FALLEN STILL REMAINS This call is about a simple principle: When Americans are killed in a war zone, Congress has a duty to determine what happened, why it happened and who bears responsibility. That duty does not disappear because geopolitics are complicated. It does not pause because allies may be implicated. American lives cannot be subject to selective accountability. For decades, the United States has operated on a clear standard: kidnapping and killing Americans must carry consequences. That principle must apply consistently — whether the perpetrators are terrorists, their sponsors or any official whose decisions contributed to preventable loss of life. The appropriate mechanism is a formal bipartisan congressional committee, modeled on past precedents. Republicans who champion American sovereignty and the protection of citizens abroad, and Democrats who stand for oversight and accountability, should find common cause here. Such a committee would carry the authority of Congress — including subpoena power and investigative resources. Its mandate must be straightforward: Follow the evidence wherever it leads and hold accountable all those responsible for the deaths of American citizens. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION This is not a Democratic demand. It is not a Republican demand. It is an American demand. Over 966 days have passed. The evidence is aging. The families are still waiting. I cannot bring my son back. But I can insist that his death — and the deaths of 45 other Americans — not be overlooked. Congress must act. Together. Now. For America. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE RUBY CHEN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a195a70ee6011c3f4e90a46 WATCH: Black Hawk assists takedown of massive cocaine haul off coast of Puerto Rico te 2026-05-29T09:20:48.472Z WATCH: Black Hawk assists takedown of massive cocaine haul off coast of Puerto Rico FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Air and Marine Operations (AMO) deployed a Black Hawk helicopter to intercept a boat suspected of smuggling drugs off the coast of Puerto Rico earlier this month. On May 14, AMO detected a 25-foot blue vessel carrying three people and visible packages. After surveilling its activity, the San Juan Marine Unit deployed a pair of law-enforcement boats, flanked by the Black Hawk, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The agency seized three Dominican Republic nationals along with five bales containing 391 pounds of cocaine. The helicopter-assisted takedown is just the most recent display of American military might that has been targeting narcotrafficking operations south of the U.S. border. BORDER CRISIS SHIFTS TO CARIBBEAN: HOMELAND SECURITY FIGHTS SILENT WAR IN PUERTO RICO "Our Air and Marine Operations teams demonstrated exceptional skill and coordination in this interdiction. The decisive use of air disabling fire by our Black Hawk crew was instrumental in stopping the vessel and preventing dangerous narcotics from reaching our communities," Caribbean Air and Marine Branch Director Christopher Hunter said. "This operation highlights our commitment to working with partners across all levels to disrupt smuggling networks and protect the security of the United States and its territories," he added. Early on in his second administration, President Donald Trump made it clear he would use all available designations to label drug smuggling as a threat to the homeland. On Jan. 20, 2025, Trump declared a state of emergency brought on by the influx of narcotics. "They present an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. I hereby declare a national emergency to deal with those threats," the White House said in its executive order. SPEC OPS CHIEF ORDERED DEADLY CARIBBEAN STRIKE ‘IN SELF-DEFENSE’ WITH HEGSETH’S SIGN-OFF, WHITE HOUSE SAYS In turn, the Department of War caught the attention of the country when it began carrying out strikes on boats off the coast of Venezuela, in a manner it said was consistent with the administration's posture. After nearly 20 strikes in waters around the Caribbean, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the efforts had successfully choked off some trafficking operations. "WINNING: Some top cartel drug-traffickers in the U.S. Southern Command have decided to cease all narcotics operations INDEFINITELY due to recent (highly effective) kinetic strikes in the Caribbean," Hegseth said in a post to social media. In the Black Hawk confrontation, U.S. agents opted to approach the vessel instead of striking it from afar. Infrared video footage shared with Fox News Digital showed the three men on the boat desperately throwing the contents of the boat overboard as the Black Hawk and other U.S. boats encircled the craft. TRUMP’S WAR ON CARTELS ENTERS NEW PHASE AS EXPERTS PREDICT WHAT’S NEXT The three suspects put their hands above their heads as agents approached their vessel and were pulled onto U.S. boats. A search of the boat revealed empty plastic containers and other unidentified packages. The contraband thrown into the water was recovered, according to CBP. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19585eee6011c3f4e90a19 Arizona lottery results for Friday, May 29, 2026 te 2026-05-29T09:11:58.561Z Arizona lottery results for Friday, May 29, 2026 Powerball - May 25 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a19582aee6011c3f4e909dc Why Hasn’t California Elected a Woman Governor? te 2026-05-29T09:11:06.472Z Why Hasn’t California Elected a Woman Governor? Most states have had a woman serve as governor, but California is in the minority despite its progressive-minded electorate. Women who have reached the top elsewhere saw familiar roadblocks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a195816ee6011c3f4e909d3 California House Primary in Sacramento Displays Democrats’ Fierce Generational Battle te 2026-05-29T09:10:46.472Z California House Primary in Sacramento Displays Democrats’ Fierce Generational Battle Representative Doris Matsui has been re-elected 10 times with ease. 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"A drone entered Romanian airspace, was tracked by radar systems as far as the Southern area of Galați municipality, and crashed onto the roof of a residential apartment building," the ministry said. Romania — a member of both NATO and the European Union — has reported more than two dozen incidents involving Russian drones entering its airspace since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine. NATO SCRAMBLES WARPLANES AS RUSSIA HITS NEAR ROMANIAN BORDER IN UKRAINE Friday’s incident marked the first time a drone struck a populated area in Romania, resulting in injuries. Romania’s state news agency reported that a woman and her child were hospitalized with minor injuries, while two other people were treated at the scene for panic attacks. Following the incident, Romania requested additional anti-drone capabilities from NATO and described the drone’s flight path as a serious violation of international law, according to The Associated Press. RUSSIAN DRONES TEST NATO'S ARTICLE 5 DEFENSE GUARANTEE AHEAD OF FRIDAY SANCTIONS DEADLINE Romania’s emergency response agency said the drone struck the apartment building and exploded, sparking a fire on the 10th floor. The agency said the drone’s entire explosive payload detonated upon impact. Seventy people were evacuated from the building, authorities said. The fire has since been brought under control. NEW ROMANIAN LAW MAY HAVE AVERTED NATO CLASH WITH RUSSIA AFTER BORDER STRIKES The defense ministry said two F-16 fighter jets and a military helicopter were deployed to monitor the Russian attack. The pilots were authorized to shoot down any drones that posed a threat. The incident came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said earlier this week that he was pressing the United States to provide additional Patriot air defense missiles to help counter Russian attacks. He warned that deliveries to Ukraine were falling dangerously short as the conflict with Iran strains U.S. military resources and stockpiles. "I believe [the U.S.] must act quicker. We are being very persistent," Zelenskyy told reporters during a visit to Sweden. Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a193c44ee6011c3f4e905b9 Davis Dam releases for May 29 te 2026-05-29T07:12:04.625Z Davis Dam releases for May 29 Saturday Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a193c2fee6011c3f4e905b0 Gas prices May 29 te 2026-05-29T07:11:43.115Z Gas prices May 29 National average: $4.46 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a193c1aee6011c3f4e905a7 Best Bets: Friday, May 29, 2026 te 2026-05-29T07:11:22.073Z Best Bets: Friday, May 29, 2026 Today Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a193bf9ee6011c3f4e90566 Trump doesn’t care about the midterms? Why that misses the mark te 2026-05-29T07:10:49.429Z Trump doesn’t care about the midterms? Why that misses the mark It’s right up there with such presidential fibs as "Read my lips – no new taxes" and "I did not have sexual relations with that woman." The latest declaration belongs to President Donald Trump: "I don’t care about the midterms." Right. There is a mountain of evidence that the president very much cares about the midterms. TRUMP OWNS THE GOP. COULD REPUBLICANS PAY THE PRICE IN THE MIDTERMS? So why claim otherwise? It was his way of saying he’s above petty politics, which seems to be the only kind of politics we have these days. It wasn’t as bad as "I don’t care about Americans’ financial problems." But still. THE ART OF PERFECTION: HOW TRUMP SURVIVES EVEN HIS WORST BLUNDERS THROUGH SHEER REPETITION  This was Trump’s way of saying that nothing is more important than stopping Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Despite the two countries exchanging airstrikes, Axios reported yesterday that the administration and the Iranians had reached agreement on a 60-day memo that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the lifting of the U.S. blockade. Other news outlets later confirmed this. The nuclear question – the very rationale for going to war – would be put off until the future. The president said he wanted a couple of days to think about it. As for the midterms: Trump devoted enormous energy to defeating Republicans he views as disloyal, including Thomas Massie and Bill Cassidy, and can take credit for scandal-plagued Texas Republican Ken Paxton wiping out incumbent senator John Cornyn. Trump is also the driving force behind the redistricting wars, an effort to pick up more GOP seats in the House that generally happens at the end of each decade. The president pounced on Paxton’s Democratic opponent, James Talarico: "A strong Open Borders advocate, he is WEAK ON CRIME, believes there are 6 genders, is insulting to Jesus Christ, will never support the Military…a Vegan who dislikes meat…" He also compared him to Alfred E. Neuman, the gap-toothed cover boy of Mad magazine.    And he doesn’t care about the midterms? Talarico, who gained fame when CBS refused to air his interview with Stephen Colbert, is not a vegan. But he made the rookie mistake of saying he had ordered vegan meals for his campaign. Paxton has been impeached (and acquitted), has settled federal charges of health care fraud and been accused by his soon-to-be ex-wife of adultery. But after giving him a free ride, the media have suddenly turned on Talarico for what he called "cringey comments." JAMES TALARICO ADMITS PAST COMMENTS 'MISSED THE MARK' WHEN CONFRONTED ON CLAIMS LIKE GOD IS 'NON-BINARY' Under questioning by CBS’s Ed O’Keefe, the Democrat was asked to explain such past statements as "God is non-binary." Talarico said he was being intentionally provocative but what he meant was that "God can’t be defined by human categories." What about having said "there are six biological variations based on chromosomes?" In each case, Talarico tried to minimize or back away from his controversial comments. "There are some statements that I’ve made that I certainly regret. There are statements that I’ve made where I’ve missed the mark. I’ll be the first to admit that. But Ken Paxton is intentionally clipping my cringey comments to distract from his career of corruption." Trump has made a couple of economic speeches, but many Republicans are criticizing him for being fixated on such matters as the White House ballroom and the $1.8 billion fund that would go mainly to the Jan. 6 lawbreakers, who he calls patriots.  The latest example: Having his Justice Department investigate writer E. Jean Carroll, who won $88 million from him, as yet unpaid, in defamation suits related to sexual assault.  Many Americans, fed up with both parties, believe that lying is woven into the fabric of politics. And two belated confessions this week support that thesis. First, Newt Gingrich said it was a "mistake" to impeach Bill Clinton over Monica Lewinsky, and that, as speaker, he knew that at the time because of negative feedback from his daughters. He still believes the former president committed perjury in the Paula Jones case, but admits that Clinton left office at the height of his popularity. SUBSCRIBE TO HOWIE'S MEDIA BUZZMETER PODCAST, A RIFF ON THE DAY'S HOTTEST STORIES Second, Jill Biden, after praising her husband’s confused and incoherent debate against Trump, now tells "CBS Sunday Morning" that the meltdown frightened her:    "I thought ‘Oh my God, he’s having a stroke.’ And it scared me to death." Look, Trump has said that a president’s party almost always loses seats in his sixth year, and he’s right. The combination of the Iran war and soaring prices at home clearly doesn’t help. But not caring about the midterms? Oh, he cares, very deeply. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a192471ee6011c3f4e901f2 Republican attorney general candidates clash turns messy in a heated Arizona debate te 2026-05-29T05:30:25.751Z Republican attorney general candidates clash turns messy in a heated Arizona debate Senate President Warren Petersen and Air Force Reservist Lt Col Rodney Glassman toss insults as Petersen dredges up unproven sex allegations against Glassman Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1918d0ee6011c3f4e8ffde 12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Raft Capsizes During School Trip in Pennsylvania te 2026-05-29T04:40:48.306Z 12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Raft Capsizes During School Trip in Pennsylvania A 12-year-old boy died during a school rafting trip in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, authorities said. The Sag Harbor Union Free School District identified the child as Cesar Albarracin Guncay in a statement to parents, according to ABC 7. Guncay was participating in the annual school rafting trip Wednesday alongside 74 other students, according to published reports. "On behalf of the entire district, we extend our deepest condolences to Cesar's family and loved ones during this extraordinarily difficult time," Superintendent Jeff Nichols said in the statement. "We ask our community to honor Cesar's memory and keep his family in our thoughts." 12-YEAR-OLD ALLEGEDLY ALIVE UNDERWATER FOR MINUTES BEFORE FATAL SCUBA CLASS FAILURE: LAWSUIT The Carbon County Coroner’s Office said the student died from accidental drowning. According to the coroner’s office, the students were taking part in a guided rafting trip on the Lehigh River on Wednesday afternoon. Guncay was one of five students aboard an inflatable raft traveling down the river when the raft capsized, ejecting all of its occupants into the water. SOLE SURVIVORS IN LAKE TAHOE BOATING DISASTER HAD ONE THING IN COMMON Officials said one of the occupants did not resurface, prompting an immediate search-and-rescue operation. The boy was later recovered from the river and pronounced dead at 6:50 p.m. The drowning occurred near the D&L Trail at mile marker 99, according to the coroner’s office. Authorities have not yet released additional details about factors such as river conditions, safety equipment, or the circumstances leading to the capsize. RODEO STAR'S SON REMEMBERED BY FAMILY ON 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF DROWNING DEATH Nichols said school counselors would be available to support students and staff following the tragedy. "There are no words to adequately express the depth of this loss. Cesar was a cherished member of our school family, a child who mattered deeply to all who had the privilege of knowing him," Nichols said. "His absence will leave an irreplaceable space in our classrooms, our hallways and our lives," he added. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission said the incident remains under investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1911c8ee6011c3f4e8fe9c Spencer Pratt says he doesn't want celebrity endorsements in his LA mayoral campaign, loves attacks te 2026-05-29T04:10:48.153Z Spencer Pratt says he doesn't want celebrity endorsements in his LA mayoral campaign, loves attacks Former reality television personality turned Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt said he is not looking for celebrity endorsements during an appearance Thursday on "Gutfeld!" "I actually don't want celebrities to come out and endorse me," he said. "I don't want anybody to endorse me except for the moms and the animal lovers in LA. That's my entire vote." "I'm cool if no celebrity ever endorses me. I actually love when the celebrities attack me because then I'm like, oh, I am doing so well." Pratt’s comments come as his campaign hauls in millions of dollars, outpacing the campaigns of his competitors, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and progressive Nithya Raman. SPENCER PRATT CLAIMS LEONARDO DICAPRIO AND JAMIE FOXX PRIVATELY ENDORSED HIS MAYORAL BID Dennis Quaid, Paris Hilton, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, Katharine McPhee, David Foster and more are among the celebrities who have supported the mayoral hopeful. Pratt has also claimed Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx have privately endorsed him, but this alleged support has not been in public. Actor Samuel L. Jackson and Star Wars director JJ Abrams are among those who have thrown money behind Bass.  Still, Pratt told "Gutfeld!" he does not consider celebrity endorsements his top priority. "This is my favorite thing the internet says. They're like, he's so big on the internet, but is he big in the streets? Yes, the people I'm surging with are the people having to step over the naked drug addicts and step into human poop to get their $20 matcha," he said. "Those are the the people that I'm surging the moms across Los Angeles who have to use their strollers around fentanyl, needles, and naked drug-addict zombies with machetes that maybe will chop a limb off." Recent polling shows Bass with 26% of likely voters, Raman at 25% and Pratt at 22%, according to a UC Berkeley-Los Angeles Times poll. Pratt, who considers himself a Republican, has gained traction for his aggressive, viral campaign advertisements targeting his opponents. WATCH: LEFT-WING LA MAYOR FACES REALITY TV CHALLENGER’S BLUNT TAKEDOWNS IN HEATED MAYORAL DEBATE Despite being right-leaning in the deep blue California city of LA, Pratt told host Greg Gutfeld that "all" of his supporters are Democrats and argued his campaign is based on "common sense." "My campaign now, how I identify, besides being the common sense American, is the 'look around' candidate," the former reality television personality said. "You look around and see with your own eyes what I'm saying, and it's true. And that's why I'm gonna to win, because my opponents just lie, and they've had 10 years combined that they've created everything that they are looking around and seeing. So I would say, no more of this." FORMER REALITY TV PERSONALITY SPENCER PRATT LASHES OUT AT LA MAYOR KAREN BASS OVER 'INSANE, PSYCHO' COMMENTS Pratt is running an antagonistic campaign against LA’s Democratic leadership, regularly criticizing city officials like Bass and Raman over their handling of the 2025 fires and the city’s homelessness crisis. Pratt announced his mayoral run in January with a mission to oust incumbent Mayor Bass, citing what he viewed as her leadership failures in America’s second-largest city. Pratt went on to address the Angelenos who are voting for Bass, despite her alleged mishandling of the wildfires. "Yeah, there's definitely lunatics. Their houses didn't burn down, but they could have been saved by the U.S. Forest Service, who came in to save the day, Chief Bobby Garcia on the 8th," he said. "These people have convinced themselves that Palisades burned down because of climate change, and these imaginary hurricane winds that did not exist," he said. "So, for them, they go, ‘Oh, it's the winds and it was the climate change. That's what it was. It wasn't that Mayor Bass was drinking in Ghana and defunded the firefighters by the 17 million.’" Winds frequently reached 40 mph in Los Angeles during the January 2025 fires, with the highest measured gusts at 86 mph, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. NEW FILM LEAVES NO DOUBT: GAVIN NEWSOM, KAREN BASS ABANDONED LA AS IT BURNED Pratt claimed he was living in a trailer after his $3.8 million Pacific Palisades home burned down in the fire, but reports later indicated he was staying at the Bel-Air Hotel. Pratt also said the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles is akin to a "horror movie" and advocated for more treatment-focused solutions to the drug problem plaguing California’s streets. "We're going to get all your tax money that these two [Bass and Raman] have been stealing to put these naked drug addict zombies – that are going number two and number one in front of your houses, your businesses, maybe trying to machete you or stab you – we're gonna get them mandatory medical treatment. Not an empty bed. They need help to get off fentanyl and super meth," he said. The primary election for Los Angeles mayor will be held June 2. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a190f86ee6011c3f4e8fe33 Spurs blow out Thunder, force Game 7 as Victor Wembanyama leads the way with 28-point double-double te 2026-05-29T04:01:10.791Z Spurs blow out Thunder, force Game 7 as Victor Wembanyama leads the way with 28-point double-double The Western Conference Finals will come down to a Game 7 after the San Antonio Spurs routed the Oklahoma City Thunder, 118-91, in Game 6 on Thursday night. Game 7 heads back to Oklahoma City, where the winner will face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals after New York swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. With their backs against the wall, the Spurs did what was necessary on their home court and then some. And it was their phenom, Victor Wembanyama, leading the way. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The 7-foot-4 big man led the Spurs with 28 points on 10-of-21 shooting, including four three-pointers made, while notching a double-double with 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and three blocks. This was the performance head coach Mitch Johnson and the rest of the team needed from Wembanyama, and he was up for the challenge as the Thunder were looking to make it back-to-back NBA Finals appearances. Instead, the Thunder’s three-point shooting woes returned in San Antonio, much like they did in Game 4 of this series. They took a whopping 40 threes, but only cashed in 10 of them, finishing 25% from beyond the arc on the night. SPURS SNAP THUNDER'S PLAYOFF WIN STREAK BEHIND VICTORY WEMBANYAMA'S INCREDIBLE GAME 1 PERFORMANCE As a team, the Thunder shot just 37%, and MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is among the culprits for the poor shooting night. He had just 15 points, going 6-of-18 from the field and 0-of-5 from three-point land. Lu Dort was also ice cold from three, going just 1-of-9 and 2-of-11 for the game. Meanwhile, San Antonio was getting more than just "Wemby" contributions, especially from rookie Dylan Harper, who played a vital role in the blowout off the bench. Harper was quite efficient when he had the ball in his hands, going 6-of-9 from the field for 18 points, while tallying six rebounds and four assists in his pivotal 22 minutes off the pine. And in the starting five, Stephon Castle was getting to the rim like he’s supposed to, scoring 17 points while dishing out nine assists for the Spurs. Devin Vassell also hit four of his seven three-point shots for 12 points, while Julian Champagnie poured in 10 more with six rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks on the other end of the hardwood. The Spurs saw 12 different players contribute on the scoreboard in this contest, some of whom made their way into the game when the Thunder conceded and already started to focus on Game 7. And that swing came in the third quarter, when the Spurs outscored the Thunder, 32-13, and started to run away with this must-win game for their franchise. Now, folks, it all comes down to the ever-suspenseful Game 7, where the Thunder will hope one last home game will give them the juice to push their way into the Finals. But the Spurs are hoping to recreate 1999 by earning a matchup with the Knicks in the NBA Finals. 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/6a190f5eee6011c3f4e8fe27 Scripps Spelling Bee 2026 Takeaways: Shrey Parikh Wins in Spell-Off te 2026-05-29T04:00:30.893Z Scripps Spelling Bee 2026 Takeaways: Shrey Parikh Wins in Spell-Off The competition came down to a spell-off. Contestants were eliminated early, and a sixth grader became a crowd favorite. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a190d20ee6011c3f4e8fdd8 Lake Havasu Lighthouse Club asks city’s support in protecting replicas as vandalism increases te 2026-05-29T03:50:56.794Z Lake Havasu Lighthouse Club asks city’s support in protecting replicas as vandalism increases Some of Lake Havasu’s beloved lighthouse replicas suffer at the hands of vandals – a problem that member Rachael Hughes said has become a much bigger issue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a190611ee6011c3f4e8fc73 New details emerge surrounding four-time Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux's death te 2026-05-29T03:20:49.994Z New details emerge surrounding four-time Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux's death This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion, died after taking his own life, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office confirmed. He was 60. Authorities said Thursday that deputies responded shortly after 3 a.m. to the scene of an apparent suicide at the family’s furniture store in Lake Park, Florida. The officer said the victim was believed to be Lemieux, who was found in a rear warehouse by one of his sons. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Lemieux broke into the league with the Montreal Canadiens and was part of their Stanley Cup-winning team in 1986. He won four Stanley Cups in his career and in 1995 and 1996 became the 10th player in NHL history to win back-to-back Stanley Cups with different teams, first with the New Jersey Devils and then with the Colorado Avalanche. NHL GREAT CLAUDE LEMIEUX, 60, DEAD JUST DAYS AFTER MAKING AN APPEARANCE AT THE EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL After the 1995 Stanley Cup Final, Lemieux was also awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy. In his postseason career, Lemieux had 158 points (80G, 78A) in 234 games played. Lemieux last played in the NHL with the San Jose Sharks, and retired in 2009. In all, he appeared in 1,215 NHL games for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Colorado Avalanche, Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks. He went on to become a player agent, and oddly enough, according to North State Journal, represented Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen. OutKick's Matt Reigle and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a190177ee6011c3f4e8fb0b Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy give wildly different answers about their Vikings QB room dynamic te 2026-05-29T03:01:11.357Z Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy give wildly different answers about their Vikings QB room dynamic They were asked the same question, but new Minnesota Vikings quarterback teammates Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy had two completely different answers. McCarthy’s first full season with the Vikings — the 2025 first-round pick missed the entirety of his rookie year due to a knee injury — was a rollercoaster despite a 6-4 record. He threw for 1,632 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions and a 57.6% completion rate across his 10 games under center. As a result, the Vikings made the move to add a veteran presence this offseason, signing Murray, the Arizona Cardinals’ former No. 1 overall pick, who was released after his own up-and-down career in the desert. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Murray’s arrival, though, points to one thing: who will be the starting quarterback for head coach Kevin O’Connell in Week 1? Many are pointing at Murray, who’s going into his eighth NFL season, over McCarthy, who could need some more development before taking over as starter again. During an offseason practice this week, Murray and McCarthy were both asked about the relationship they have, with the former giving a veteran answer as you’d might expect for a player on a new team. "It’s been great," Murray said about working with McCarthy. "Obviously, I know he’s a younger guy, so any way I can help him. I’ve played seven years now, going onto eight. So, I’m considered a veteran even though I don’t see myself as that. Give him any knowledge that he needs. Again, we’re both competitors, and I know we both want what’s best for the team." Murray was also asked how McCarthy may take criticism or coaching from a veteran like himself. VIKINGS TIGHT END RAVES ABOUT JJ MCCARTHY, SAYS QUARTERBACK 'HAS THAT SWITCH' AND 'INSANE' ARM "Of course. He’s overly acceptive. He’s always communicating, asking questions. Stuff like that. So, it’s been good," he said. All seemed well in Vikings land until McCarthy gave a rather interesting answer to a similar line of questioning during his availability. "It’s just like two guys in a classroom," he said about working with Murray. "He sits on one side, I sit on the other side, and it’s the coach’s responsibility to teach us and coach us." Of course, reporters followed up with the Michigan product, with one asking if there was any awkwardness between them. "Awkwardness? It’s just like the same feeling when you’re in high school, and there’s another person on the other side of the room. It’s just kinda how it is, so I wouldn’t say there’s any awkwardness," McCarthy replied. Now, there’s no doubting these two will be going head-to-head for the same job this summer in training camp. But, as Murray said, the thought should be doing what’s best for the team. SEAHAWKS' SAM DARNOLD FIRST QUARTERBACK IN STAR-STUDDED 2018 DRAFT CLASS TO REACH SUPER BOWL It may be too early to look into McCarthy’s odd response, but at the same time, thoughts of a contentious quarterbacks room in Minnesota will no doubt creep into the mind of football fans ahead of an interesting preseason for the Vikings. The Vikings were unable to reach the playoffs last season, as they finished 9-8 in O’Connell’s fourth year as head coach. This came after a year where they went 14-3 with Sam Darnold under center, while McCarthy rehabbed back from injury. Darnold wasn’t re-signed by the Vikings, as Carson Wentz provided backup for McCarthy instead when rosters were formed in the 2025 offseason. Instead, Darnold signed with the Seattle Seahawks, and ultimately helped lead them to a Super Bowl LX victory over the New England Patriots back in February. 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/6a190163ee6011c3f4e8fb02 RNC and NRCC file lawsuit defending Missouri's new congressional map against Democratic challenges te 2026-05-29T03:00:51.354Z RNC and NRCC file lawsuit defending Missouri's new congressional map against Democratic challenges The Republican National Committee (RNC) and National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) filed a lawsuit Thursday defending Missouri’s new congressional map. The RNC told Fox News Digital the lawsuit aims to intervene as Democrats escalate what Republicans describe as a nationwide campaign to block legally enacted redistricting laws. "Democrats across the country are using frivolous lawsuits to cling to power after failing at the ballot box," RNC Chairman Joe Gruters said in a statement. "The RNC is fighting for the values of Missourians against Democrats trying to use the courts to rig congressional districts in their favor and override the will of voters." The RNC said the new congressional map, enacted by the Missouri General Assembly last year, fully complies with the state constitution. Opponents of the map dispute that claim and have argued in court that the plan violates provisions of the Missouri Constitution. MISSOURI GOV. MIKE KEHOE CONSIDERS SPECIAL SESSION TO REDRAW CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS AFTER TRUMP CALL "The people of Missouri deserve fair and equal representation, not a partisan power grab designed to silence voters and overturn a lawfully enacted map," NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson said. "The NRCC and RNC are standing up for the integrity of the democratic process and defending Missourians’ right to have their voices heard under fair congressional districts," he added. The lawsuit comes as referendum organizers and other opponents of the map seek court action related to petitions that would allow Missouri voters to decide whether to restore the state's previous congressional map. Republicans argue certification should not occur before the state's signature-verification process is complete. MISSOURI HOUSE APPROVES REDISTRICTING PLAN AS PART OF NATIONWIDE GOP PUSH TO DEFEND HOUSE MAJORITY According to the RNC, certifying the referendum before the review process is finished could temporarily block implementation of the new map. The lawsuit seeks to allow the review process to continue and ensure election laws are followed before any referendum moves forward. The RNC also said Democrats and allied groups have already spent more than $6 million unsuccessfully challenging Missouri’s maps in court. TRUMP-BACKED REDISTRICTING PUSH TURNS MIDWESTERN STATE INTO NEXT POLITICAL BATTLEGROUND The case comes after the Supreme Court last month ruled 6-3 that Louisiana’s 2024 congressional map — redrawn to create a second majority-Black district — constituted an illegal racial gerrymander. Supporters of the Missouri map argue the decision reinforces limits on the use of race in congressional redistricting. Voting-rights advocates and other legal experts have offered differing interpretations of the ruling's broader implications for future redistricting cases. The RNC pointed to the decision, arguing it reaffirmed that states cannot draw congressional maps predominantly based on race and that state legislatures retain broad authority to draw districts reflecting their residents’ political preferences. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the new congressional map into law last year. Republicans believe the map could help the GOP gain an additional U.S. House seat in the 2026 midterms. Critics contend the map was designed to increase Republican electoral advantage and reduce the influence of some communities of interest, allegations supporters of the map reject. President Donald Trump praised the map in a Truth Social post at the time, calling it "FANTASTIC" and saying it would "help send an additional MAGA Republican to Congress in the 2026 Midterm Elections." Fox News Digital’s Breanne Deppisch, Paul Steinhauser and Deirdre Heavey contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18ff1fee6011c3f4e8fa65 Tucson woman charged in cold-case murder of stepfather missing since 1975 te 2026-05-29T02:51:11.424Z Tucson woman charged in cold-case murder of stepfather missing since 1975 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18ff0bee6011c3f4e8fa5c Power outage at main post office delays Tucson mail te 2026-05-29T02:50:51.437Z Power outage at main post office delays Tucson mail Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18fef7ee6011c3f4e8fa53 Enviros sue to protect snail in Quitobaquito Springs from border wall construction te 2026-05-29T02:50:31.510Z Enviros sue to protect snail in Quitobaquito Springs from border wall construction Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18fa57ee6011c3f4e8f9ac Trump administration cracks down on Brazil's biggest drug gangs with ‘global terror’ designation te 2026-05-29T02:30:47.108Z Trump administration cracks down on Brazil's biggest drug gangs with ‘global terror’ designation The Trump administration increased pressure on crime cartels operating out of Brazil on Thursday by moving to classify two of the country’s biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations. The two syndicates — First Command of the Capital (PCC) and Red Command (CV) — likely have more than 50,000 members combined, according to The Associated Press. "Today, the U.S. Department of State is designating Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) and intends to designate both groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), effective June 5, 2026," the State Department said in a statement. "CV and PCC are two of the most violent criminal organizations in Brazil. Together, they command thousands of members and have orchestrated brutal attacks against Brazilian police officers, public officials and civilians. Their influence and illicit networks extend far beyond Brazil’s borders, across our region and into our country," the statement said. US GOVERNMENT TAKING ‘DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT APPROACH’ USING TERRORISM CHARGES AGAINST DRUG CARTELS: FBI ALUM The Trump administration, the department added, will continue to utilize all available tools to protect the nation and U.S. national security interests by keeping illicit drugs off American streets and disrupting the revenue streams funding violent narco-terrorists. "Today’s action taken by the State Department further demonstrates the Trump Administration’s unwavering commitment to dismantling cartels and criminal organizations in our region and ensuring the safety of the American people," the department said in a statement. The new designation also came after conservative Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro met with President Donald Trump in Washington to urge the administration to formally designate the gangs as terrorist entities. BOLSONARO DYNASTY EYES COMEBACK AS BRAZIL’S SOCIALIST PRESIDENT FACES CHALLENGE FROM JAILED RIVAL’S SON The 45-year-old senator and presidential hopeful shared a photo Tuesday standing by Trump’s side in the Oval Office, flashing a thumbs-up sign as he seeks to bolster his image amid a political scandal at home. "I went specifically to ask him to designate the CV and PCC as terrorist organizations, because that’s what they are," he told reporters in Washington. With Brazil’s presidential election slated for October, supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro have campaigned for the U.S. designation to target the public security failures of current leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. FEDS CHARGE DOZENS OF ALLEGED TREN DE ARAGUA MEMBERS WITH DRUG TRAFFICKING AND MURDER-FOR-HIRE Proponents argue that the PCC and CV operate across international borders through drug trafficking, money laundering, weapons smuggling and territorial control, making them comparable to other transnational groups already labeled as terrorist organizations by the U.S. Lula da Silva’s government strongly opposes the designation, arguing the gangs are heavily armed criminal enterprises rather than ideologically motivated terrorist groups. Lula is also seeking re-election. Brazilian authorities launched a major anti-gang financial crackdown this week targeting fraud and money-laundering networks allegedly linked to PCC operations, The Associated Press reported. Prosecutors revealed that the investigation uncovered billions of reais moved through fintech firms and shell structures. Last year, Brazilian authorities also uncovered a sprawling criminal network that had infiltrated parts of the fuel industry and connected to the financial sector through money-laundering schemes involving members of the PCC. At the time, authorities seized 1.2 billion reais (approximately $220 million) in assets, the outlet said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18f814ee6011c3f4e8f948 Hawaii police arrest 'armed and extremely dangerous' man suspected in three killings on the Big Island te 2026-05-29T02:21:08.878Z Hawaii police arrest 'armed and extremely dangerous' man suspected in three killings on the Big Island An "armed and extremely dangerous" Hawaii man suspected in the killings of three men whose bodies were discovered across the Big Island within two days has been arrested, authorities said. Jacob Baker, 36, of Pahoa, Hawaii, was arrested without incident, the Hawaiʻi Police Department said Thursday evening. He was wanted in connection with three separate deaths. Baker was taken into custody following a manhunt that prompted authorities to warn the public he was "armed and extremely dangerous." Hawaii Police Chief Reed Mahuna previously said law enforcement agencies were deploying "significant resources and personnel" to locate him. On Monday, authorities found Robert Shine, 69, partially submerged in a cement pond, police said. An autopsy later determined the man died from strangulation. SURVIVALIST’S GOOGLE SEARCHES REVEAL POSSIBLE ESCAPE PLAN AMID MANHUNT IN DAUGHTERS’ TRIPLE MURDER: REPORT Authorities said a 79-year-old man was found dead Tuesday afternoon roughly 400 to 500 feet away from the first victim. His cause of death was not immediately released. Police also believe Baker is connected to the death of another 69-year-old John Carse, whose body was discovered about 19 miles away Tuesday evening. MANHUNTS ACROSS AMERICA IN 2025: FIVE CASES THAT LEFT CITIES, CAMPUSES AND TOWNS ON EDGE An autopsy determined Carse died from sharp force trauma, though the final ruling remains pending toxicology results. "These are a tragic series of events and our thoughts are with those who are grieving at this time," Mahuna said during a Wednesday news conference. "The Hawaii Police Department understands the fear and concerns incidents like this bring to our community." Authorities did not explain how Baker was identified as a suspect or provide details about evidence linking him to the killings. MANHUNT FOR FATHER ACCUSED OF KILLING 3 DAUGHTERS TAKES GRIM TURN IN WILDERNESS Investigators also have not released a possible motive or said whether the victims were connected. The killings came days after two women sought temporary restraining orders against Baker, accusing him of threatening and harassing them at a farm. A judge later denied both requests, ruling there was insufficient evidence of harassment. TRAIL GROWS COLD IN MANHUNT FOR SURVIVALIST FATHER AS AUTHORITIES REACH BREAKING POINT: 'I'M STILL ANGRY' One woman alleged in court filings that Baker threatened to kill several women staying on the property, causing some to leave. Stephen Shaffer, a local resident, told The Associated Press that Baker had lived on his ex-wife’s property in Puna, where she grows dozens of fruit varieties and where Baker previously climbed coconut trees for her. Shaffer said the two later had a falling out, prompting his ex-wife to seek a restraining order because she felt threatened by Baker. NEW CRIME SCENE DETAILS EMERGE IN MANHUNT FOR FUGITIVE DAD ACCUSED OF KILLING 3 DAUGHTERS "He just seemed to me, kind of angry," Shaffer told The AP. Federal agencies that assisted in the search included the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, the U.S. Marshals Service, state sheriffs and Department of Land and Natural Resources officers. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18f7ecee6011c3f4e8f939 Families Settle Suit Over Deaths in Baltimore Bridge Collapse te 2026-05-29T02:20:28.473Z Families Settle Suit Over Deaths in Baltimore Bridge Collapse The owner and the operator of the cargo ship that crashed into the Key Bridge settled cases brought by several victims’ families, but other claims are headed to trial. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18f5baee6011c3f4e8f8e3 Pro wrestling star Killer Kross reveals why he's flourishing with Major League Wrestling te 2026-05-29T02:11:06.558Z Pro wrestling star Killer Kross reveals why he's flourishing with Major League Wrestling Major League Wrestling (MLW) world heavyweight champion Killer Kross has been the top guy in the company since he won the title at Battle Riot VIII in January. With the debut of "MLW Fusion" on Veeps Saturday, Kross’ pro wrestling prowess will be exposed to an entirely new global audience starving for in-ring action. He told Fox News Digital in a recent interview that he’s pretty excited about the new partnership. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Honestly, selfishly, I should say, I’m very happy about it," he said. "I’ve put on some of my best performances, probably of my entire career, with MLW. Just being afforded the time to go out there, main event and have basically the creative liberties to be able to tell people the stories that I believe they want to see out of me. It’s been awesome and to have it on a streaming service where anybody and everybody can watch it, I mean, I can’t ask for more." Kross is part of a loaded roster of familiar faces. Donovan Dijak and Bishop Dyer are the MLW world tag team champions while Matt Riddle, Austin Aries, Shotzi, Karl Anderson, Doc Gallows, Scarlett Bordeaux, Blue Panther and Paul Walter Hauser are just a handful of names who are also a part of the hard-hitting action. Kross said the amount of talent, bringing different styles to the ring, really showcases what pro wrestling is all about. PRO WRESTLING STARS KILLER KROSS, SCARLETT BORDEAUX TALK 'VERY SIMPLE DECISION' TO WORK IN MLW AGAIN "I think there’s a nice blend of what people like in modern professional wrestling, ring wise like that hybrid Lucha style, there’s nostalgic elements of it," he told Fox News Digital. "I always go back to ECW – just the extreme nature of it all. They can literally go anywhere, it can go off the rails, back on the rails. The creative freedom that all of us have as performers there is virtually unlimited to a degree of where we’re not necessarily setting ourselves on fire and diving off the roof. But it’s a very collaborative experience working with MLW for all of us. "We can really lean into what we know that crowd wants to see out of us as performers and create something together that people want to watch. All of that, I think, really lends a special nature to itself into the audience watching because a lot of professional wrestling shows, they have guidelines they have to follow behind closed doors, we don’t necessarily have those types of guidelines. We can take it as far as we want. If the people in the ring have the capabilities, which they do, they’re from all over the world, different experience levels, there’s no limits to the types of stories that we can tell, which is very, very fun as a performer to be under a roof like that." Kross is set for a press conference on the "MLW Fusion" premiere. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18f5a6ee6011c3f4e8f8d6 Pro wrestling star Shotzi opens up about signing with MLW, what makes company stand out te 2026-05-29T02:10:46.633Z Pro wrestling star Shotzi opens up about signing with MLW, what makes company stand out Shotzi brought her "devil may care" style to Major League Wrestling (MLW) last June, just a month after she departed WWE when her contract expired with the company. She made her debut at Summer of the Beasts and about nine months later she officially signed with the company. The extreme, full-throttle, nature of Shotzi brought some extra energy to the MLW women’s division. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! She opened up about her decision to sign with MLW, suggesting it was the right time and right place for her. "When my contract ended with WWE, I really was not in any rush to sign anywhere," she explained to Fox News Digital. "It kind of reminds me of when you’re like fed up with dating and you’re like, ‘Oh, I’m not looking for a relationship,’ and that’s when you find the love of your life. … I started wrestling for MLW, they were one of the first companies to hit me up when my contract ended. "They immediately brought me in and they immediately understood my character and I was just having so much fun that when they asked me to sign I was just like, ‘You know what? Yeah, let’s make this official.’" Shotzi said she’s having some of the most fun she’s had in her pro wrestling career. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I’m having a blast. Just like, the creative freedom that I have, the wrestling freedom that I have to just be everywhere," she said. "I feel like I’m getting my wrestling fix finally. I’m traveling the world and having some of the most amazing matches – matches that I’m so truly proud of. I really just love the match list that I’m creating. I’m just so proud of." Shotzi will be in action when "MLW Fusion" makes its debut on Veeps Saturday night and is relishing the opportunity to welcome more fans to the promotion. "I love that MLW is so easily accessible now," she said. "You can catch us everywhere – YouTube, beIN Sports, Veeps. I love that we have so many partners and you can see us everywhere. Getting the visibility for MLW everywhere is just like so cool to see." Shotzi added that MLW wasn’t afraid to "push the envelope" with its wrestling and storytelling, which makes it stand out among the crowd in the industry. "The thing with MLW – I feel that some places are lacking is the storytelling," she told Fox News Digital. "MLW has great storylines. They’re not afraid to push the envelope with stuff and it just feels like pro wrestling. True pro wrestling, entertainment. "If you love watching WWE or whatever, you’re gonna love MLW. It’s just a good time." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18f352ee6011c3f4e8f879 Rams troublemaker WR Puka Nacua says he's a changed man after biting incident and stint in rehab te 2026-05-29T02:00:50.159Z Rams troublemaker WR Puka Nacua says he's a changed man after biting incident and stint in rehab The award for the NFL's worst offseason might belong to Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua. Nacua, 24, has stayed in the headlines since Los Angeles’ crushing NFC Championship Game loss to the Seattle Seahawks, with the attention peaking after reports surfaced of Nacua allegedly biting a woman during a New Year’s Eve incident. Public intoxication allegations, claims of antisemitic remarks and a series of embarrassing headlines have put the Rams star under heavy scrutiny. Even Super Bowl-winning Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold weighed in with criticism. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Speaking at organized team activities (OTAs) on Thursday, Nacua finally addressed his chaotic offseason. RAMS STAR PUKA NACUA ACCUSED OF BITING WOMAN, MAKING ANTISEMITIC REMARKS: REPORT Nacua also entered rehab in Malibu and said the experience helped him reflect. "With it being an ongoing legal battle, out of respect for the other party involved, I don’t really have that much to speak on," he said. "But as I previously stated, [it’s] a moment for me to learn from kind of some of the situations I was putting myself in. And then also having just an awareness of how I’m conducting myself in and out of this football field." Nacua is also reportedly receiving treatment for drug and alcohol issues. During a New Year’s Eve dinner in Los Angeles, Nacua was accused of shouting, "F--k all the Jews." A woman in his group also alleged that Nacua bit her forcefully on the shoulder and thumb. Nacua and his legal team denied the antisemitism allegations in a public statement. In January, the controversy surrounding the Nacua family deepened when Puka’s older brother, Samson, made headlines after being arrested on allegations tied to the theft of a Lakers player’s car. Samson was never charged. He had previously been suspended by the United Football League (UFL) for slapping a fan. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18ec6fee6011c3f4e8f768 Anti-ICE agitators clash with federal agents outside Newark detention center te 2026-05-29T01:31:27.993Z Anti-ICE agitators clash with federal agents outside Newark detention center NEWARK, N.J. — Chaotic scenes intensified Thursday outside Delaney Hall, a federal immigration detention center as anti-ICE agitators clashed with federal agents amid escalating tensions over immigration enforcement and conditions inside. The protest crowd had swelled to more than 100 by 8 p.m. local time, as frequent clashes cropped up when unmarked federal vehicles approached to enter the center. As ICE agents appeared to swing on a fulcrum, some agitators refused to get out of the way — including one man who was dragged to the ground and detained just feet from where Fox News Digital was perched. An ICE agent could not confirm or deny whether detaining the civilian suspect portended potential criminal charges. ANTI-ICE PROTESTERS CLASH WITH AGENTS OUTSIDE NEW JERSEY DETENTION CENTER AS GOV. SHERRILL DENIED ENTRY The clashes at the privately operated detention center — which activists believe houses roughly 900 detainees — come after days of mounting protests, political backlash and confrontations between demonstrators and federal authorities. New Jersey Democrats, including Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Sen. Andy Kim, have criticized conditions at Delaney Hall, while the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accused lawmakers and activists of fueling unrest and undermining ICE enforcement operations. Thursday evening, protesters blocked roads surrounding the facility as federal agents moved in and out of the area. At one point, an unmarked federal vehicle drove through the crowd, prompting a female agitator to accuse ICE agents of attempting to hit women demonstrators. One man was seen being detained during the chaos. When asked whether the detention would result in criminal charges, one ICE agent replied that he "can’t confirm," though he said it politely, according to reports. PROTESTERS CLASH WITH ICE AS NJ DETENTION FACILITY DEMONSTRATIONS CONTINUE During another scuffle Thursday, an agitator who encroached was tossed to the ground by his shirt and another was pushed up against a truck that had gotten stuck in the melee. Four letter words abounded for a time and even a child and his father were shouting obscenities from a car parked across outside the facility. Police presence was again sparse, in line with Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s prior position against assisting immigration enforcement. Instead, an elderly agitator with a sign scrawled on the back of a CostCo box repeatedly admonished drivers for not sufficiently slowing down as they tried to pass the throng. Earlier this week, Sherrill and several members of Congress tried to enter the facility after reports that some detainees had begun a hunger strike. Sherrill was denied access and has since called for the detention center to be shut down. ANTI-ICE AGITATORS THROW WOODEN PALLETS, MATTRESSES AT FEDERAL AGENTS DURING CHAOTIC NJ DETENTION CENTER CLASH On Monday, agitators had blocked entrances by linking arms, sitting in roadways and forming a human chain to prevent ICE from entering or leaving the building. The clashes also intensified after Kim was allegedly struck by pepper-ball spray during an earlier protest. According to The Associated Press, the DHS said approximately six demonstrators were arrested Wednesday. DHS said those arrests stemmed from allegations that protesters assaulted law enforcement officers. The unrest also came as Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday unveiled new statewide guidance outlining how schools, child care providers, colleges, healthcare facilities and places of worship should respond to interactions with federal immigration authorities. Speaking at a State House press conference in Boston, she said the guidance was to help organizations in the state protect access to services, understand their legal rights and prepare staff in the event U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrive onsite. "We will not allow violent rioters to slow ICE down. Law and order will be restored. There is no hunger strike at Delaney Hall at this time," DHS said in a statement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18ec48ee6011c3f4e8f75c In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump te 2026-05-29T01:30:48.075Z In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public role, political power or governmental authority. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18ec32ee6011c3f4e8f740 Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during testing in Florida te 2026-05-29T01:30:26.560Z Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during testing in Florida The explosion is likely a major setback for Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company, and its attempt to compete with SpaceX. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18ea17ee6011c3f4e8f6fb Pro wrestling star Killer Kross reveals why he's flourishing with Major League Wrestling te 2026-05-29T01:21:27.031Z Pro wrestling star Killer Kross reveals why he's flourishing with Major League Wrestling Major League Wrestling (MLW) world heavyweight champion Killer Kross has been the top guy in the company since he won the title at Battle Riot VIII in January. With the debut of "MLW Fusion" on Veeps Saturday, Kross’ pro wrestling prowess will be exposed to an entirely new global audience starving for in-ring action. He told Fox News Digital in a recent interview that he’s pretty excited about the new partnership. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Honestly, selfishly, I should say, I’m very happy about it," he said. "I’ve put on some of my best performances, probably of my entire career, with MLW. Just being afforded the time to go out there, main event and have basically the creative liberties to be able to tell people the stories that I believe they want to see out of me. It’s been awesome and to have it on a streaming service where anybody and everybody can watch it, I mean, I can’t ask for more." Kross is part of a loaded roster of familiar faces. Donovan Dijak and Bishop Dyer are the MLW world tag team champions while Matt Riddle, Austin Aries, Shotzi, Karl Anderson, Doc Gallows, Scarlett Bordeaux, Blue Panther and Paul Walter Hauser are just a handful of names who are also a part of the hard-hitting action. Kross said the amount of talent, bringing different styles to the ring, really showcases what pro wrestling is all about. PRO WRESTLING STARS KILLER KROSS, SCARLETT BORDEAUX TALK 'VERY SIMPLE DECISION' TO WORK IN MLW AGAIN "I think there’s a nice blend of what people like in modern professional wrestling, ring wise like that hybrid Lucha style, there’s nostalgic elements of it," he told Fox News Digital. "I always go back to ECW – just the extreme nature of it all. They can literally go anywhere, it can go off the rails, back on the rails. The creative freedom that all of us have as performers there is virtually unlimited to a degree of where we’re not necessarily setting ourselves on fire and diving off the roof. But it’s a very collaborative experience working with MLW for all of us. "We can really lean into what we know that crowd wants to see out of us as performers and create something together that people want to watch. All of that, I think, really lends a special nature to itself into the audience watching because a lot of professional wrestling shows, they have guidelines they have to follow behind closed doors, we don’t necessarily have those types of guidelines. We can take it as far as we want. If the people in the ring have the capabilities, which they do, they’re from all over the world, different experience levels, there’s no limits to the types of stories that we can tell, which is very, very fun as a performer to be under a roof like that." Kross is set for a press conference on the "MLW Fusion" premiere. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18ea03ee6011c3f4e8f6f2 Hawaii police hunt 'armed and extremely dangerous' man suspected in three killings on the Big Island te 2026-05-29T01:21:07.032Z Hawaii police hunt 'armed and extremely dangerous' man suspected in three killings on the Big Island Police are searching for an "armed and extremely dangerous" Hawaii man suspected in the killings of three men whose bodies were discovered across the Big Island within two days. Jacob Baker, 36, of Pahoa, Hawaii, is wanted in connection with three separate deaths, the Hawaiʻi Police Department said Thursday. Police described Baker as "armed and extremely dangerous," and Hawaii Police Chief Reed Mahuna said authorities were deploying "significant resources and personnel" to locate him. On Monday, authorities found Robert Shine, 69, partially submerged in a cement pond, police said. An autopsy later determined the man died from strangulation. SURVIVALIST’S GOOGLE SEARCHES REVEAL POSSIBLE ESCAPE PLAN AMID MANHUNT IN DAUGHTERS’ TRIPLE MURDER: REPORT Authorities said a 79-year-old man was found dead Tuesday afternoon roughly 400 to 500 feet away from the first victim. His cause of death was not immediately released. Police also believe Baker is connected to the death of another 69-year-old John Carse whose body was discovered about 19 miles away Tuesday evening. MANHUNTS ACROSS AMERICA IN 2025: FIVE CASES THAT LEFT CITIES, CAMPUSES AND TOWNS ON EDGE An autopsy determined Carse died from sharp force trauma, though the final ruling remains pending toxicology results. "These are a tragic series of events and our thoughts are with those who are grieving at this time," Mahuna said during a Wednesday news conference. "The Hawaii Police Department understands the fear and concerns incidents like this bring to our community." Authorities did not explain how Baker was identified as a suspect or provide details about evidence linking him to the killings. MANHUNT FOR FATHER ACCUSED OF KILLING 3 DAUGHTERS TAKES GRIM TURN IN WILDERNESS Investigators also have not released a possible motive or said whether the victims were connected. The killings came days after two women sought temporary restraining orders against Baker, accusing him of threatening and harassing them at a farm. A judge later denied both requests, ruling there was insufficient evidence of harassment. TRAIL GROWS COLD IN MANHUNT FOR SURVIVALIST FATHER AS AUTHORITIES REACH BREAKING POINT: 'I'M STILL ANGRY' One woman alleged in court filings that Baker threatened to kill several women staying on the property, causing some to leave. Stephen Shaffer, a local resident, told The Associated Press that Baker had lived on his ex-wife’s property in Puna, where she grows dozens of fruit varieties and where Baker previously climbed coconut trees for her. Shaffer said the two later had a falling out, prompting his ex-wife to seek a restraining order because she felt threatened by Baker. NEW CRIME SCENE DETAILS EMERGE IN MANHUNT FOR FUGITIVE DAD ACCUSED OF KILLING 3 DAUGHTERS "He just seemed to me, kind of angry," Shaffer told The AP. Authorities have not said where Baker was last seen on the island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island, which spans more than 4,000 square miles. Federal agencies assisting in the search include the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, the U.S. Marshals Service, state sheriffs and Department of Land and Natural Resources officers. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18e9efee6011c3f4e8f6e9 Ireland-Qatar friendly stopped twice as fans throw tennis balls to protest Nations League games with Israel te 2026-05-29T01:20:47.118Z Ireland-Qatar friendly stopped twice as fans throw tennis balls to protest Nations League games with Israel An international friendly soccer match between Ireland and Qatar needed to be stopped twice on Thursday due to fans protesting the Nations League games with Israel. Tennis balls were thrown onto the pitch at Aviva Stadium in Dublin during the match from spectators in the upper West, East and South sections of the stands, according to The 42. Then, League of Ireland fans involved with the protest released a statement claiming it was their actions, delivering a "strong message" to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) as well as the country’s government. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "The Nations League fixtures between Ireland and Israel must be cancelled," the statement reads, per the outlet. Supporters of all the main LOI clubs in the capital were joined by fans of Cork City, Drogheda United, Dundalk FC, Galway United, Sligo Rovers and Waterford for the action, during which tennis balls emblazoned with the demand to #StopTheGame were thrown onto the field of play. IRELAND AGREES TO PLAY ISRAEL IN NATIONS LEAGUE DESPITE PREVIOUSLY CALLING FOR BAN OVER GAZA WAR Video from the press box taken by The 42’s David Sneyd shows the moment fans in the upper tier were throwing the tennis balls onto the pitch. A banner reading "#StopTheGame" was also unfurled from the front row and over the wall for all to see. Also, chants of "Free Palestine" were heard in the stands. "It is unconscionable that these games would go ahead as the apartheid Occupation regime continues to perpetrate genocide against the Palestinian people," one participant in the protest commented, per the outlet. "We would be literally playing football with likely war criminals. "Military service is mandatory over there, so most of their Nations League squad will have served in the ‘Israel Defence Forces.’ They have slaughtered more than 1,000 athletes and coaches, including at least 421 football players, in Gaza since October 2023, while also destroying or damaging 265 sports facilities." This protest comes after Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson urged fans not to protest and back the team instead, which came during a press conference on Wednesday. A motion has also been proposed by the Professional Footballers’ Assocation Ireland (PFAI), Irish Football Supporters Partnership (IFSP), CK United, Cork City and Bohemian FC calling on the FAI to refuse to participate in the scheduled games against Israel "on both legal and moral grounds," The 42 wrote. Ireland is set to face Israel on Sept. 27 on neutral ground, followed by a match in Dublin on Oct. 4. This isn’t the first time that soccer-based tension has arisen this month regarding Israel. Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub refused to shake hands or even stand near Israel Football Association Vice President Basim Sheikh Suliman during the FIFA Congress on May 1. Both officials had been invited by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, but Rajoub wanted nothing to do with Suliman. There was even a time Infantino placed his hand on Rajoub’s arm and gestured him forward to be cordial with Suliman, but he refused. "I still respect and follow the legal procedure, but I think it’s time to understand that Israel should be sanctioned," Rajoub said, as he believes the country should be suspended from international soccer play. "I refused to shake hands. Sport is sport. … For me, that should be respected, but if the other side is representing a criminal like Bibi [Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu] and speaking on behalf of Bibi as if Bibi is Mother Teresa, how can I shake hands or have a photo with such a man?" Ireland defeated Qatar, 1-0, in their match despite being down a man following a red card. 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/6a18e7abee6011c3f4e8f674 J.F.K. Airport to Begin Screening Some Passengers for Ebola te 2026-05-29T01:11:07.753Z J.F.K. Airport to Begin Screening Some Passengers for Ebola Such screenings are already being conducted at Washington Dulles International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18e313ee6011c3f4e8f5a1 Chiefs have no plans to release Rashee Rice and see jail time as a 'life lesson' opportunity te 2026-05-29T00:51:31.515Z Chiefs have no plans to release Rashee Rice and see jail time as a 'life lesson' opportunity Yes, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice remains in jail. Yes, that makes his rehabilitation program from a knee surgery he had days before his month-long term began something of a challenge. And, yes, none of this is great news for a player who has been something of a headache for the NFL team. But, no, the Chiefs aren't getting rid of Rice. They're actually offering support. Keeping in contact. Have future plans for him. And hoping the 26-year-old learns a life lesson so that, perhaps, he can stop getting into trouble. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "As far as Rashee goes, we’re aware of the situation (and) the league’s aware of it," Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters on Thursday. "We’ve talked to the league, we get it. As far as any further ado to that, there has been no talk about anything further. "We’re moving forward just normal as we go here." A pause to access the Andy Reid translator app: When the coach says the team is moving forward "normal as we go" that means there are no plans to change Rice's status. CHIEFS RECEIVER RASHEE RICE JAILED FOR 30 DAYS AFTER PROBATION VIOLATION AND IT COULD GET WORSE He's not getting released. Further evidence of that is that Reid talked about plans for the receiver when he gets out of jail on June 16. "When he gets back, he — we have to get him caught up in doing what he needs to do," Reid said. "But again – make sure he gets it. It’s not an easy thing he’s going through. Life lessons are important, but we’re all given chances to learn and he’s in that position now. "I know lessons can be learned and that’s important." And there it is: The Chiefs see the latest chapter in Rice's story as a chance for him to learn about life, not one in which they punish him. Rice is in the Dallas County jail because he violated the terms of his probation when he tested positive for THC (marijuana) while he was under court orders to avoid alcohol and drugs. The court orders were part of a July 2025 plea agreement that put him on probation for five years and ordered him to serve 30 days in jail over a five-year span in connection to driving charges he pleaded guilty to after a 2024 wreck he caused. The presiding officer who heard Rice's probation violation hearing ordered Rice to serve the 30 days immediately and that is the sentence he's now serving. The problem with that, of course, is Rice had surgery on his right knee just days prior to his hearing. He would have been expected to be ready in two months after that procedure under normal circumstances. But because he's not getting the normal rehab on the knee that would be provided if he was around the team's training facility, his status for the start of training camp is in question. And Reid didn't seem positive that won't be an issue. "Yeah so, we think he’ll be ready for camp as we go forward," the coach said. "We’ll just see how it goes. He’s been in communication with (Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance) Rick (Burkholder) and he knows the rehab that he can do there and I think they’re keeping an eye on him as far as any possible infection goes." Back to the Reid translator app: The coach isn't saying Rice will be good to go for the start of training camp in late July, but rather for camp at some point. And the idea the club is monitoring the player for any possible infection doesn't sound great. All of this, of course, would be moot if Rice merely stayed out of trouble and followed through on past pledges to learn from mistakes. After his trial last year, Rice vowed he was "completely changed" and had grown from his experience with the car crash that left multiple people injured. "I've learned and taken advantage of being able to learn from something like that," Rice said. The lesson obviously didn't fully take and now Rice is sitting in a cell getting more life lesson education. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18e2ebee6011c3f4e8f58e A Deputy Saw a Phone in a Hand That Was Not There te 2026-05-29T00:50:51.110Z A Deputy Saw a Phone in a Hand That Was Not There The deputy insisted he saw a driver with a phone in her right hand. That turned out to be impossible, and the case was dropped. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18e2d4ee6011c3f4e8f572 Glean’s top line crosses $300M as AI budget-cutting becomes its major selling point te 2026-05-29T00:50:28.555Z Glean’s top line crosses $300M as AI budget-cutting becomes its major selling point The enterprise AI search startup tripled its annual revenue even as tech giants entered the category. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18e0a3ee6011c3f4e8f521 Illinois man's Memorial Day weekend in Key West was derailed after he went bar hopping in a stolen police car te 2026-05-29T00:41:07.506Z Illinois man's Memorial Day weekend in Key West was derailed after he went bar hopping in a stolen police car Imagine your unofficial start to summer taking place in Key West, Florida. You've made the trip for the Memorial Day weekend from suburban Chicago, and you've got plans to enjoy some of the local establishments. You have an evening of drinks planned on Saturday when all of a sudden those plans get derailed. Bar hopping was likely on the agenda, but there's no chance doing so in a stolen police car was ever mentioned. According to the Key West Police Department, John Mack, 38, of La Grange, Illinois, hopped into and took a patrol car from an officer working off-duty at Dante’s Key West Pool Bar & Restaurant. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Local 10 reports that the KWPD said Mack had been drinking inside the bar and restaurant before the incident, which surveillance video shows took place just before 6:20 p.m. Police say the footage shows him "walking out of the pool bar with two friends and standing a couple of feet away from the patrol vehicle." Mack then, allegedly, opened the door, got inside, and drove off, almost hitting two men. A security guard reportedly got the attention of the officer the patrol car belonged to and as other KWPD officers were responding to the bar, Mack drove the car around the parking lot. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE Police say they later found him nearby outside of the Boat House Bar & Grill. He had successfully, it would appear, drunkenly bar hopped in the stolen police car. While he claimed to have had only three to six Coronas, according to police, he failed the field sobriety test. They then allege he resisted arrest, which caused him to sustain cuts from a fence. He refused a breathalyzer and wasn't in possession of a valid driver's license at the time of his arrest. He only had an Illinois ID card on him. Mack, who is obviously innocent until proven guilty, was arrested on charges of DUI, burglary, grand theft, grand theft of law enforcement equipment, reckless driving, refusal to submit to DUI testing and resisting arrest without violence. That is a full Memorial Day weekend no matter how you look at it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18e08fee6011c3f4e8f518 Moscow, Taliban forge military alliance in power grab after US Afghanistan exit: reports te 2026-05-29T00:40:47.514Z Moscow, Taliban forge military alliance in power grab after US Afghanistan exit: reports Russia and the Taliban government in Afghanistan have signed a military cooperation pact, cementing an alliance that further solidifies Moscow’s influence in Central Asia, according to reports. The deal, finalized Wednesday at an international security forum in Russia, followed a meeting between Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and Afghan Defense Minister Mohammad Yaqoob. The Taliban Defense Ministry announced on X that Yaqoob had traveled to Russia to attend the conference. Yaqoob is the Taliban’s former military chief and the son of Taliban founder Mullah Mohammad Omar. AL QAEDA REMAINS MOST DANGEROUS TERRORIST GROUP 24 YEARS AFTER 9/11, EXPERT WARNS Omar had formed a close alliance with Osama bin Laden and provided a safe haven from which al Qaeda planned the 9/11 terrorist attacks. As of Thursday, neither Russia nor the Afghan side had shared the further details of the new military agreement. "Afghanistan and Russia have long and historical relations. In this direction, we want to move further. We have expanded bilateral relations," Yaqoob said at the meeting. The pact follows statements from a senior Russian security official who noted that Moscow has established a "full-fledged partnership" with Afghanistan's ruling Taliban and is encouraging other countries in the region to expand cooperation with Kabul, Reuters reported. The Taliban had regained power in August 2021, after overthrowing the U.S.-backed Afghan government run by President Ashraf Ghani. In 2021, Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the possibility of dropping Russia’s classification of the Taliban as a terrorist organization. FORMER AFGHAN TRANSLATOR WARNS OF STARVATION, HUMANITARIAN CRISIS: 'BACK TO WHERE WE STARTED IN 2001' In 2024, he called the Taliban "allies in the fight against terrorism" and Russia became the first country to formally recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. "After several years of vacillation, Russia has become the first country in the world to officially recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan," Nikita Smagin, an expert on Iranian foreign and domestic policies, Islamism and Russia's policy in the Middle East, said in a report from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. "It’s more of a symbolic gesture than something driven by trade or economic considerations," Smagin added, describing how when Taliban militants entered the Afghan capital in August 2021, "Russia was already deemed eligible for special treatment." "Its diplomatic mission was immediately provided with security, and Russian Ambassador Dmitry Zhirnov became the first foreign diplomat to meet with the new rulers of Afghanistan," he explained. On Wednesday, Shoigu also called for Western countries to unfreeze sanctioned Afghan assets. AFGHANISTAN'S ONLY WOMEN-LED RADIO STATION TO RESUME OPERATIONS AFTER TALIBAN LIFTS SUSPENSION "We are convinced that Western countries should unfreeze blocked Afghan assets, fully recognize their responsibility for their 20-year presence in Afghanistan, and bear the burden of the country's post-conflict reconstruction," Shoigu said, according to reports. "Moscow needs to take steps that will restore its image as an influential power that holds the initiative, and recognition of the Taliban regime serves precisely that purpose," Smagin added. "The status of the first country to establish official diplomatic relations with the Taliban government should ensure Russia has a leading role in discussions of regional security issues." The recognition of the Taliban, he said, was an attempt by Russia to "prove itself as a leading global force that is not afraid to break established norms and set precedents for other countries." Moscow continues to emphasize the need to work directly with Kabul as it faces severe, ongoing security threats from various rival Islamist militant groups operating throughout Central Asia and the Middle East, Reuters said. Shoigu also said Moscow was building a "pragmatic dialogue" with the Taliban that included security, trade, culture and humanitarian support, the outlet reported May 14. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18de21ee6011c3f4e8f4a9 Death Toll Rises in Washington Paper Mill Explosion te 2026-05-29T00:30:25.985Z Death Toll Rises in Washington Paper Mill Explosion At least eight are now confirmed dead, and firefighters believe there are three more bodies they have yet to reach, making the crisis the worst industrial disaster in the state’s modern history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18dc00ee6011c3f4e8f476 As excitement builds for US men’s soccer, concerns about ticket prices linger te 2026-05-29T00:21:20.547Z As excitement builds for US men’s soccer, concerns about ticket prices linger FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. – Excitement surrounded Thursday’s practice for the U.S. men’s national soccer team as players reflected on their recent selections, FIFA World Cup hopes and the grandness of their new training facility. And then came questions about the cost of attending matches and the mood changed. “I don’t want to focus on ticket prices, I just want to focus on playing,” midfielder Tylers Adams said at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center With tickets for the U.S. team’s opener in Los Angeles starting at nearly $1,000 on Ticketmaster and secondary markets, FIFA, the governing body of international competition, is under fire, with attorney generals from New York and New Jersey investigating whether the organization’s ticketing tactics are violating consumer protections laws. In 2018, when FIFA selected the United States, Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fans were thrilled.  However, with the tournament just two weeks away, many will be forced to watch from home. “It is the most disgraceful thing ever,” NYU student Edward Novodvorsky said. “(FIFA President Gianni) Infantino is the worst president in the history of FIFA. There are thousands of people here and only about a dozen or so are able to afford those tickets for the World Cup.” Novodvorsky was particularly bothered when he compared this World Cup to other major soccer competitions across the globe. “The prices for Qatar were so much cheaper than this,” he said. “The prices for the UEFA European Football Championship in two years in England are going to be so much cheaper than this. It’s ridiculous and (Infantino) understands that America has the sweet consumer folks and he is taking advantage of that to raise the prices. It’s a joke.” Infantino responded to the criticism recently by saying ticket prices are simply a reflection of a “market in which entertainment is the most developed in the world.” “We find these prices a little crazy. It takes away the vibe and what we enjoy about football,” said Kevin Arenas, another fan from New York. “We are here to enjoy the game, to vibe and I just find that the prices are crazy.” Attorney Derek Howard, a professor at the University of San Francisco, told NPR there is a method to FIFA’s pricing plan. “FIFA has been using what we might call scare tactics to create a demand for a ticket and telling people that they have to pay the high prices because if they don’t, they’re going to miss out on this once in a lifetime event,” Howard said. Many fans don’t appreciate the approach. “The way Gianni Infantino did it was not the way to go and I don’t understand,” said Elliott Montalvan, a member of U.S. soccer’s Barra 76 supporter group. “They have to take notes from the way that the previous World Cups did it, to be able to bring more people, more passionate people, more everyday people to visit. Because that’s what soccer is. It’s an everybody sport, not just the money sport.” Although members of the U.S. men’s team weren’t particularly interested in talking about tickets, some were sympathetic. Although players preferred to focus on the their practices before FIFA World Cup competition begins, some such as Haji Wright said he understands ticket prices are challenging for some. (Photo by Gentry Roberts/Cronkite News) “It’s tough,” forward Haji Wright said. “I mean it’s like $1,000, $1,500 per ticket for the first game in L.A., even for us.” Forward Tim Weah said that “I think right now, I’m kind of in game mode and work mode. I think right now as players, we need to lock in.” Adams knows the high interest in tickets means many friends he knows will reach out.  “They’re not getting a response,” he said, laughing. “People who hit me up aren’t getting an answer. The hype for this World Cup continues with three host countries for the first time in history. As the first games draw near, fans from around the world will convene in North America to see great soccer. The question remains: Will the average fan be able to afford tickets?  So far, the answer is leaning toward  “no.” The post As excitement builds for US men’s soccer, concerns about ticket prices linger appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18dbc9ee6011c3f4e8f41a Waymo dominates autonomous vehicle registrations as Tesla trails behind te 2026-05-29T00:20:25.663Z Waymo dominates autonomous vehicle registrations as Tesla trails behind A new law and AV tracker tool gives the clearest accounting yet of how many robotaxis and self-driving trucks are in Texas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18d9dbee6011c3f4e8f3e7 How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6 te 2026-05-29T00:12:11.754Z How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6 President Donald Trump looks on during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund has attracted scrutiny for its corruption potential, even splitting congressional Republicans who rarely confront President Donald Trump’s decisions and policies.  Among the top concerns: Could pardoned Jan. 6, 2021, riot defendants who assaulted police officers claim a slice of the pie and essentially be rewarded for committing political violence?  Advocates are also legally challenging the fund’s structure that will conceal details from the public, including claimants’ names and amounts paid out. Nikhel Sus, chief counsel for Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, otherwise known as CREW, which has filed suit against the fund, told States Newsroom the administration’s order is a “flagrant power grab of congressional authority.” The fund, established by the Department of Justice to settle Trump’s multibillion dollar lawsuit against the IRS, has also complicated Senate Republicans’ plans to pass a simple majority immigration enforcement funding package. Some GOP senators are withholding votes unless guardrails for the fund are included in the legislation. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Republican senators on Capitol Hill on May 21 to defend the fund, but many GOP lawmakers left unconvinced and with multiple questions remaining. Retiring Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., told reporters the fund is “stupid on stilts” and resembles “tyranny.” Others were sweating out questions at town halls during the congressional recess.  “I do not think one penny of any fund should ever go to any January 6 insurrectionist that was in the Capitol on January 6, 2021 … I want to be very clear … I clearly think Congress needs to have an oversight role in this before I can sign off or support this,” U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., said at a town hall in Norfolk, Nebraska, on May 26. What is the “anti-weaponization” fund? In exchange for Trump and his family dropping a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS for the 2019 leak of tax returns, the DOJ ordered the establishment of a settlement fund in the amount of $1.776 billion — a nod to the country’s founding.  As part of the arrangement, Trump also agreed to drop an administrative claim for damages related to what Blanche described as an “unlawful” FBI raid of the president’s Mar-a-Lago residence, part of the Biden administration’s case against Trump for allegedly hoarding classified documents after leaving office.  Trump also agreed to drop a claim for damages related to the DOJ’s 2019 inquiry into Russian meddling in Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.  Blanche introduced the fund on May 18 as a path to restitution for “victims of lawfare.” “The machinery of government should never be weaponized against any American, and it is this Department’s intention to make right the wrongs that were previously done while ensuring this never happens again,” Blanche said in a press release.  The fund will be led by five commissioners chosen by the attorney general, one of them in consultation with Congress. The president has the power to remove any member, according to the DOJ. The department maintains the fund is nonpartisan. In addition to money, the DOJ will also issue formal apologies to eligible claimants, according to officials.  Who is trying to limit or shut down the fund? House Democrats tried to intervene in the president’s IRS case settlement, but U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams dismissed the case on Trump’s terms. Williams was appointed to the bench in the Southern District of Florida in 2010 by President Barack Obama. On May 27, nearly three dozen former federal judges urged Williams to reopen the case, arguing the Trump administration “deceived” the court by not sharing with the judge details of the “anti-weaponization” fund.  Further, the judges argued, the DOJ also claims the settlement forever absolves Trump and his family from tax audits and any other claims by a federal agency.   “The parties to this case are using this lawsuit as the legal justification for these actions,” the judges argued. Legislative proposals have also popped up in the House and Senate. A bipartisan bill from Reps. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., both up for re-election in swing districts, proposes to ban the use of federal money to pay claims submitted to the “anti-weaponization” fund. “The Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act ensures federal funds cannot be used for this fund without the transparency, oversight, and legal safeguards the American people deserve. Taxpayer dollars will not become a discretionary payout fund. Transparency is not optional. Accountability is not negotiable,” Fitzpatrick said in a press release. Suozzi characterized the arrangement as a “slush fund to pay off January 6th criminals and other maladjusted minions!” When pressed during a May 19 Senate hearing on whether Jan. 6 defendants who were convicted of assaulting police officers would be eligible for the fund, Blanche said “anybody in this country can apply” and final decisions will be made by the fund’s commissioners. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., announced plans to introduce painful amendments when and if the Senate GOP brings its immigration enforcement funding bill to the floor. Van Hollen said he will call for votes on an amendment to block payment to Jan. 6 defendants who have been convicted of violent crimes and sexual abuse of children. The Maryland senator also said he will introduce an amendment that would prohibit members of Congress from receiving payouts. “And as it currently stands, Members of Congress have the chance to benefit from this corrupt scheme. If Republicans won’t put an end to this fund entirely, they should at least join with us to bar Members of Congress from cashing in on it,” Van Hollen said May 21 in a written statement. Who is suing? Multiple lawsuits have been filed against the fund. U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and Washington Metropolitan Police Officer Daniel Hodges, who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021,  argued in federal court that the pardoned rioters could use payout money to organize. “In the most brazen act of presidential corruption this century, President Donald J. Trump has created a $1.776 billion taxpayer-funded slush fund to finance the insurrectionists and paramilitary groups that commit violence in his name,” they argued in a complaint filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.  Legal advocacy groups, including CREW, Democracy Forward and Common Cause have also challenged the fund in court. Through the order, the administration has granted itself “final unreviewable authority to disperse nearly $1.8 billion in money that Congress did not appropriate for that purpose to people that they subjectively determine are victims of so-called lawfare or weaponization,” Sus, of CREW, said in an interview. The fund’s structure also flouts transparency laws, Sus said, not least of which includes moving $1.776 billion from the government’s legal judgment fund in a single transaction to a separate, unaccountable pot of money. As the law stands now, the Department of Treasury publicly updates a website at least once per month with judgment award amounts paid to claimants by the U.S. government. By withdrawing one lump sum, “they are wholly circumventing disclosure law that Congress passed specifically for that purpose to require disclosure for each settlement,” said Sus, whose organization filed the complaint in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. CREW also argues DOJ’s order is arbitrary and capricious. “I think arbitrarily picking 1776 as the number for their (fund) valuation is the definition of an arbitrary precious action — like they just did it because they thought it was cool,” he said. “And that’s not how the government’s supposed to operate. They’re supposed to actually consider the facts, they’re supposed to have a reasoned explanation for why they’re doing things.” Another group of plaintiffs are being represented in Virginia by the legal advocacy groups Democracy Forward and Common Cause. Among the plaintiffs are Andrew Floyd, a former federal Jan. 6 case prosecutor who was fired by the DOJ in June 2025, and Joseph Caravello, a California university professor who was charged with felony assault on a federal officer after protesting an immigration raid last summer. A jury acquitted Caravello in April. The nine-count lawsuit alleges in part the fund violates the plaintiffs’ First and Fifth Amendment rights, and violates the authority of Congress. The fund “does not offer benefits to victims of ideological targeting by Democrats and Republicans alike; instead, it offers benefits to those who have espoused views that were, or were perceived to be, oppositional to Democratic administrations, but not to those who have espoused views that were, or were perceived to be, oppositional to Republican administrations,” according to the complaint filed in the Eastern District of Virginia. Juan Salinas II of the Nebraska Examiner contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18d9c4ee6011c3f4e8f3c9 Mitchell Robinson's broken right pinky puts Knicks' NBA Finals rotation in jeopardy ahead of Game 1: reports te 2026-05-29T00:11:48.236Z Mitchell Robinson's broken right pinky puts Knicks' NBA Finals rotation in jeopardy ahead of Game 1: reports The New York Knicks may have an issue with one of their key players heading into the NBA Finals. Center Mitchell Robinson, who comes off the bench for head coach Mike Brown’s squad, suffered a broken right pinky, and his timetable for return has not been set, according to multiple reports. It’s unknown when Robinson suffered the injury, but it would be a key loss if he were to miss time in the Finals. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Robinson spells Karl-Anthony Towns down low, while also being a part of a bigger five on the court for the Knicks when Brown decides to deploy both of his centers at the same time. Robinson averaged 4.5 points and 5.8 rebounds across 13.3 minutes per game during the Eastern Conference Finals sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has also appeared in 13 of the Knicks’ 14 playoff games thus far. THUNDER ERASE 15-POINT DEFICIT TO TAKE SERIES LEAD OVER SPURS AS VICTOR WEMBANYAMA'S 26 POINTS FALL SHORT There is still some time before the Finals, however, with Game 1 scheduled for June 3. The Knicks still await the Western Conference Finals winner, which could be the Oklahoma City Thunder yet again if they can defeat the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night on the road. If Robinson is unable to go for the Knicks, Brown will have to rely on Ariel Hukporti, who would likely come off the bench in Robinson’s place. Hukporti has seen some time for the Knicks, especially in the one game Robinson missed earlier in the playoffs. However, he hasn’t been on the floor recently except in blowout moments. Whether it’s the Thunder or Spurs the Knicks see, they both possess some serious firepower in the paint. The Knicks know all about Isaiah Hartenstein for Oklahoma City, but Chet Holmgren poses a bigger problem with his ability to play everywhere on the floor while being a tough defender. Then there’s 7-foot-4 phenom Victor Wembanyama for the Spurs, and it goes without saying what he can do on a nightly basis in a Finals series. In turn, not having Robinson will be a tough blow for New York, but it isn’t a certainty just yet. The Knicks, and its rabid fan base that has been waiting for this series for the last 27 years, will be hoping Robinson can suit up on the road in Game 1 on June 3. 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/6a18d9b0ee6011c3f4e8f3c0 Hailey Van Lith waived by Connecticut Sun after just nine games, marking second cut in under a month te 2026-05-29T00:11:28.304Z Hailey Van Lith waived by Connecticut Sun after just nine games, marking second cut in under a month Hailey Van Lith’s rocky WNBA start took another unexpected turn Thursday. The Connecticut Sun waived Van Lith after just nine games with the team, including three starts. Van Lith was once one of college basketball’s brightest stars at Louisville, but her path has become increasingly turbulent in recent years. After a disappointing stint at LSU stalled her momentum, Van Lith revived her draft stock with a standout final season at TCU. CHICAGO SKY WAIVE HAILEY VAN LITH ONE YEAR AFTER SELECTING HER WITH THE 11TH OVERALL PICK The former NIL standout was selected 11th overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2024 WNBA Draft. She struggled to establish herself as a rookie, averaging 3.5 points and 1.6 assists in 12.4 minutes per game across 29 appearances before Chicago waived her on May 4. Van Lith also helped Team USA win a bronze medal in 3x3 basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Connecticut quickly gave Van Lith a second chance, but the reunion lasted just over two weeks. "The Connecticut Sun has activated Leïla Lacan," the team announced on X. "In a corresponding move, Hailey Van Lith has been waived." EX-WNBA STAR CRITICAL OF SKY ROOKIE HAILEY VAN LITH, BELIEVES POPULARITY PLAYED ROLE IN DRAFT SELECTION The move comes as Lacan — the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 draft — returns after averaging 10.4 points and 3.7 assists with Connecticut last season. Van Lith appeared in Wednesday’s 71-61 loss to Portland, finishing with seven points, no assists and two turnovers in 13 minutes. Van Lith averaged 8.1 points and 2.2 assists in nine appearances with Connecticut before Thursday’s move, marking her second waiver in less than a month. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18d99cee6011c3f4e8f3b7 Former Biden aides 'don't believe' Jill Biden, are angry over ex-first lady's debate comments, reporter says te 2026-05-29T00:11:08.315Z Former Biden aides 'don't believe' Jill Biden, are angry over ex-first lady's debate comments, reporter says Former first lady Jill Biden is now the target of ire among former Biden administration officials on Thursday for her recent comments expressing the shock she said she had while watching her husband's now-infamous debate performance. Alex Thompson, the Axios reporter who co-wrote "Original Sin," the book released last year that delved into former President Joe Biden's cognitive decline scandal, said he's been flooded with reactions from members of Biden's orbit after Jill Biden began speaking out about her husband's struggle to speak coherently at the CNN debate against then-former President Donald Trump. She told CBS News she thought her husband was "having a stroke" or might have been "drugged," according to The Atlantic, ahead of the release of her forthcoming memoir. "Well, a lot of Democrats, including several Biden aides that I’ve talked to since yesterday when this interview came out, just simply don’t believe her," Thompson told CNN's Brianna Keilar. SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS AFTER JILL BIDEN REVEALS SHE WAS 'HORRIFIED' WATCHING JOE'S DISASTROUS DEBATE Thompson pointed out how Jill Biden appeared alongside her husband at a post-debate rally and seemed to act as everything was normal the following day carrying on with other campaign events. "And a lot of former Biden aides, you know, have told me if you really believed he might be having a stroke, that it’s not necessarily the same behavior that you would do. There’s no evidence that there was any significant medical exam afterward," Thompson said before acknowledging she suggested her husband take a cognitive exam but was overruled by his advisors, per The Atlantic. He continued, "And, you know, a lot of Democrats think that this is simply unhelpful to come out at this moment and try to rewrite this portion of history... I have to say that there is a significant skepticism that she is trying to rewrite this narrative right now." LIBERAL CNN ANCHOR LASHES OUT AT DEMOCRATS' DECEIT AFTER JILL BIDEN'S ADMISSION ABOUT JOE'S DEBATE SHOWING The Axios reporter revisited his own reporting, which showed Biden aides had witnessed the former president the way he appeared at the debate months prior, insisting it wasn't a one-off as Jill Biden told CBS News. He also cited Joe Biden's interview with former Special Counsel Robert Hur, where his memory issues also surfaced. Yet Biden's "inner circle" kept saying he was fine. "They just feel that the inner circle gaslit them," Thompson said. "I've been surprised by the level of anger and frustration that I've heard from former Biden aides towards the former first lady in the last 24 hours," he added. Thompson previously posted on X that one former Biden official told him, "she’s lying." CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18d988ee6011c3f4e8f3ae Kash Patel reveals FBI's top security concerns ahead of World Cup te 2026-05-29T00:10:48.314Z Kash Patel reveals FBI's top security concerns ahead of World Cup FBI Director Kash Patel revealed a slew of security concerns, including cyber threats, drones and the potential for lone-wolf attacks ahead of the World Cup, which will draw millions of visitors across North America. Officials are expecting three million people to visit for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Out of the 104 total matches in the expanded 2026 World Cup, 78 games will be played in the U.S., while the remaining 26 will be split between its neighbors to the north and south. Host countries are aggressively ramping up security and intelligence operations to safely stage the much-anticipated soccer matches across 11 U.S. host cities. "It's everything from traditional cop work going out to the streets, talking to communities and saying, 'Hey, do you guys know of any bad actors? Have you heard of anyone that might want to do harm to people or venues?'" Patel told Fox News correspondent Brooke Taylor. "That's our big security goal for us at the FBI." US PREPARES FOR INFLUX OF INTERNATIONAL VISITORS AHEAD OF WORLD CUP WITH SECURITY AT THE FOREFRONT In an effort to foil any lone-wolf actors, the FBI has created a special operations center at its headquarters to centralize and analyze incoming data about potential threats. "When we're talking about cyber actors, those [are ones] that come in and hack our infrastructure and hold data hostage for monetary payments. So we are taking all of that information to one place and centralizing, at least for us at the FBI, at our headquarters component," Patel said. Patel added that outside of major nation-state adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, lone-wolf threats pose the greatest concern to national security. ‘PEOPLE WOULD HAVE DIED’: INSIDE THE FBI’S HALLOWEEN TAKEDOWN THAT EXPOSED A GLOBAL TERROR NETWORK "Separate and apart from that, [those] who are doing similar activities, or the disparate actors, the lone wolves that are out there, whether it's in the cyber realm or the violent crime realm," he said. "So we are heavily relying on the community and state locals and asking them over and over again, 'What are you seeing in the online spaces? What are you seeing in the chat groups?'" Law enforcement is also heavily focused on combating the online radicalization of individuals who may feel compelled to carry out domestic attacks, Patel noted. Drones are another top-tier anxiety for federal officials, given that they vary wildly in size and can be easily operated by a pilot far from the target location. FBI LEADER SAYS IT'S 'CONCERNING' HOW LITTLE HIS AGENCY KNOWS ABOUT MYSTERIOUS DRONES SEEN OVER NEW JERSEY "The critical component that we at the FBI have been focusing down on is teaching our state and local partners how we handle drones and how they can handle drones with us," Patel said. "And then collectively, it's a force multiplier to have thousands of people out there, tens of thousands of police officers out there looking at the drone threat that's coming in as it comes in, because it's so quick and dynamic." To counter this, Patel revealed that the FBI has developed technology capable of disabling problem drones mid-flight, a tool they have shared with local law enforcement partners during recent specialized training programs. Among the immediate domestic threats the FBI is tracking is a sharp rise in antisemitic violence. Patel pointed to the recent Hezbollah-inspired attack at a Michigan synagogue, where a man packed his pickup truck with gasoline and commercial-grade fireworks, rammed it into the building, and opened fire with an assault rifle before taking his own life during a shootout with the temple's private security team. In the 14 months since the Trump administration took office, the FBI has arrested more than 45,000 violent offenders in an aggressive push to dismantle clandestine sleeper cells and violent networks across the country. The bureau also touted its recent success rate in tracking down high-profile international targets. "The FBI have arrested eight of the top ten [most wanted fugitives] in the world in 14 months," Patel said, noting that the figure marks twice as many major captures as the prior four years combined. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18d75aee6011c3f4e8f327 Diamondbacks fans catch same player's home run on back-to-back nights after showing up on the wrong date te 2026-05-29T00:01:30.476Z Diamondbacks fans catch same player's home run on back-to-back nights after showing up on the wrong date You like to see good fans getting rewarded for their commitment to their team, and I don't think you'll ever find a better example of this than a couple of fans at some recent Diamondbacks games. The MLB shared a video of two D-Backs who might be the luckiest people on Earth. According to the post, a couple showed up to the Diamondbacks-Giants game at Chase Field on May 18, but there was a problem. Their tickets were for the next night, May 19, for the next game between the two teams. RED SOX FAN SNAGS FOUL BALL WITH THE HELP OF HIS OWN FOOD Now, I think a lot of people would've just tried to tell a sob story and see if they couldn't get a pair of comp tickets thrown their way, or they'd just say, "Hey, want to go see a movie." Not these fans. They bought tickets to the May 18 game, and I think this is where the baseball gods decided it was worth showering them with good fortune. During the May 18 game, Giants shortstop Willy Adames hit a home run to left field, and it was caught by the man. You can see the couple celebrating (even though it was a visiting team's homer, it'll still look good on the mantle). MLB FAN MAKES DEATH-DEFYING FOUL BALL CATCH DURING PADRES-ROCKIES GAME But what's wild is the next night. Adames went yard again — and once again it was to left field — where it was caught by the same couple. I mean, seriously?! ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! And the way that second home run took an otherworldly bounce to come to them is almost creepy. What are the chances of that? That's one of those things where you look at your wife and say, "On the way home we're buying Powerball tickets; we're on a heater for the ages." So, next time you goof up which game you're supposed to go to, maybe don't head to the movies or watch it in a bar. The baseball gods could reward you. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18d732ee6011c3f4e8f317 Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion te 2026-05-29T00:00:50.064Z Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion President Trump’s pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a18d71eee6011c3f4e8f30e Suit Says Black Infants Were Subjected to Experimental Vaccine Without Consent te 2026-05-29T00:00:30.077Z Suit Says Black Infants Were Subjected to Experimental Vaccine Without Consent The babies were part of a vaccine trial for a respiratory virus in the 1960s and died shortly after. Their families said they had been unaware of the trial until recently. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home