https://meenews.co/post/6a3b1a04197238567834d58e Biden judge overruled on key Trump immigration policy te 2026-06-23T23:43:00.511Z Biden judge overruled on key Trump immigration policy The Trump administration scored a major immigration win Monday after a federal appeals court revived its nationwide expedited removal policy, clearing the way for the Department of Homeland Security to resume fast-track deportations of eligible illegal immigrants. The ruling allows federal immigration authorities to quickly remove certain migrants found anywhere in the country if they were not lawfully admitted or paroled into the U.S. and cannot show they have continuously lived in the country for at least two years. In a 2-1 ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated a lower court order that had blocked the policy, concluding that challengers were unlikely to succeed on their claims that the expansion violates constitutional due process protections. "DHS thereby exercised its discretion to apply its expedited-removal authority to the maximum extent allowed by law," Judge Justin Walker wrote for the court. TRUMP'S ICE LAUNCHES BOLD COURTHOUSE MIGRANT ARREST STRATEGY TO FAST-TRACK DEPORTATIONS BIDEN AVOIDED DHS praised the ruling. "For years, DHS has arbitrarily limited expedited removal to 14 days even though it applies to illegal aliens who entered the country illegally within the last two years," DHS General Counsel James Percival said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Today, the D.C. Circuit vindicated our decision to apply the law as written. It's not too late to take a $2,600 check and a free flight home!" The ruling reverses a nationwide stay issued by U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb, a Biden appointee, who found the policy created a significant risk that individuals could be wrongly deported before having a meaningful opportunity to prove they were exempt from expedited removal. The Trump administration first expanded expedited removal nationwide during Trump's first term in 2019. The Biden administration later rescinded the policy before DHS reinstated it shortly after Trump returned to office in January 2025. The majority concluded that the Constitution requires the government to notify illegal immigrants when they are facing deportation and give them an opportunity to respond, but does not require immigration officials to explain every potential legal defense that could prevent their removal. APPEALS COURT GRANTS TRUMP SHORT-TERM WIN OVER BOASBERG IN IMMIGRATION RULING "The constitutional requirement is notice of the action the government is taking and the grounds for it, plus an opportunity to respond," Walker wrote. "It is not a requirement that the government explain how the individual might prevail." The court rejected arguments that DHS must proactively inform individuals they can avoid expedited removal by proving they have continuously lived in the United States for at least two years. "If due process requires the government to inform individuals of the two-year continuous-presence rule, it presumably also requires informing them of every other basis for contesting expedited removal," Walker wrote. "Make the Road offers no limiting principle and identifies no authority for so expansive a requirement." The majority also dismissed claims that examples of wrongful deportations demonstrated the policy itself was unconstitutional. "To be sure, the record contains evidence that some aliens have been erroneously subjected to expedited removal despite having been present for more than two years," the opinion stated. "If so, that's illegal. But the cause there would be individual officers' failure to follow the law — not defects in the written directives under review." Judge Robert Wilkins dissented, arguing that DHS's procedures do not give migrants a meaningful chance to prove they have lived in the United States for at least two years and therefore may not qualify for expedited removal. "DHS is using procedures that do not allow a meaningful opportunity for noncitizens to demonstrate that they have been continuously present in the United States for two years," Wilkins wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b19f1197238567834d585 Dana White explains why UFC doesn’t have Pride Night amid Giants Bible verse controversy te 2026-06-23T23:42:41.055Z Dana White explains why UFC doesn’t have Pride Night amid Giants Bible verse controversy Dana White has never been much interested in corporate virtue-signaling. White, the president and CEO of UFC, joined "Tomi Lahren Is Fearless" and was asked why the promotion doesn’t host a Pride Night. The question came as Pride-themed events are once again causing controversy in sports, most recently with the San Francisco Giants. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I don’t give a s---. I don’t care what you are or who you are or what you do. We don’t talk about that or any of that stuff," White told Lahren. "I’m just not into it." White’s argument is not that gay fighters, fans or employees are unwelcome in the UFC. It is that the UFC doesn’t need a theme night, a special logo or a public-relations campaign to prove it treats people with respect. And it’s not difficult to understand why White wants no part of that game. Giants pitchers Landen Roupp, J.T. Brubaker and Ryan Walker recently wrote Bible verse references on rainbow-logo Pride Night caps during San Francisco’s June 12 game. Roupp wrote "Gen 9:12-16," a reference to the biblical passage describing the rainbow as a sign of God’s covenant after the flood. Reliever Sam Hentges wore the team’s standard cap instead of the Pride-themed version. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL WARNS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS PLAYERS FOR WRITING BIBLE VERSES ON PRIDE NIGHT HATS MLB responded by issuing what Commissioner Rob Manfred later described as "a routine oral warning" because league rules prohibit players from writing or displaying personal messages on uniforms or equipment. But Manfred later told Sen. Josh Hawley that the players wouldn’t be fined or disciplined, and said the warning was about the league’s uniform policy, not the religious content of the Bible verses. He also acknowledged MLB issued the warning before learning the Giants hadn’t clearly told players they could wear regular caps instead. That is exactly the kind of mess White appears uninterested in creating inside the UFC. Manfred also said the purpose of the rule is to prevent players from becoming messengers for political or social issues while in uniform. Which is interesting, because that’s basically White’s point. For the UFC president, the issue is bigger than Pride Night. It’s the idea that a sports organization should push athletes, employees or fans into an approved public message, then punish or shame anyone who handles that message differently. His answer to Lahren was rooted in a broader free-speech philosophy. White said he doesn’t want the UFC forcing fighters to say the right thing, and he doesn’t want to start punishing people every time someone says the wrong thing. That doesn’t mean he enjoys everything that comes out of the fighters' mouths. White pointed to Josh Hokit, who drew backlash after saying, "Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?" during a post-fight interview at UFC Freedom 250. "You think I’m happy about what Josh Hokit said?" White said. "I’m trying to unify the country and he goes out and says something absolutely stupid like he did that night, but I’m a believer of free speech too." That’s what makes Hokit relevant to the Pride Night discussion. White isn’t arguing that every controversial comment is smart, helpful or worth defending on the merits. He’s arguing that the UFC shouldn’t become a speech-policing operation. White can believe Hokit said something stupid and still believe fighters should be allowed to speak for themselves. That same logic explains why he doesn’t want the UFC staging theme nights that inevitably become public loyalty tests. "I let everybody be themselves, do their thing," White said. "There’s a lot of things that some of my guys say that I don’t love." That same idea applies to Pride Night. White’s position isn’t that people should be treated poorly. It’s that treating people well doesn’t require the UFC to stage a public campaign proving it. "I stay in my lane, man," White said. "Whatever these other guys are doing, good luck to them. I do my own thing. We don’t just go out and beat the drum." Diamondbacks pitcher Ryan Thompson made a similar point while defending the Giants players. Thompson said Roupp writing a Bible verse on his cap didn’t mean he was "anti" anyone, but rather that he was expressing what the rainbow means to him as a Christian. That's the problem with these corporate sports campaigns. The message is supposed to be inclusion. But the second a Christian athlete expresses his own view, or declines to participate in the approved message, the inclusion suddenly gets very narrow. White wants the UFC out of that business entirely. And he doesn’t believe every good deed needs to become a public-relations event. "First of all, we donate lots of money to lots of different charities and I do personally too," White said. "You know what you’ll never see me doing, standing out in the middle of somewhere with a big check with a bunch of little kids standing around." White said the motivation matters more than the photo op. "We do it because we should. We do it because we can," he said. "We don’t do it for attention." Then he brought the answer back to the actual Pride Night question. "When it comes to certain groups of people, whether it’s the gay or lesbian community, whether it’s the African American community, we do what we should do, we do the right thing," White said. "As long as you’re doing the right thing, you don’t have to run around and prove to everybody that you’re doing the right thing." That won’t satisfy the people who believe every sports organization needs to publicly celebrate all the approved causes. But White’s position is consistent. Do the right thing. Treat people right. Why is that so hard for so many people to understand? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b19dd197238567834d57c Trump scores major win as Congress passes housing crackdown on Wall Street investors te 2026-06-23T23:42:21.605Z Trump scores major win as Congress passes housing crackdown on Wall Street investors President Donald Trump scored a major legislative win after Congress cleared a sweeping housing bill aimed at expanding the nation’s supply of homes and lowering costs. House lawmakers voted 358-32 in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote Tuesday to approve the Senate-passed measure with opposition coming solely from Republicans. Every Democrat present voted for the package. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, one of the most significant housing bills approved by Congress in decades, largely incorporates Trump's proposal to ban large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes — a measure designed to help individual buyers compete with private equity firms. It would also streamline federal environmental reviews for housing, loosen regulations around the construction of factory-built homes, and incentivize local governments to reform their zoning laws to allow for more homebuilding, among its more than 45 provisions. ONE IN THREE ADULTS UNDER 35 LIVES WITH PARENTS AS HOUSING COSTS SOAR, DATA SHOWS Other sections would allocate federal grants to municipalities with a track record of constructing new homes and create a pilot program to help communities redevelop vacant properties.  "The package focuses on a simple idea of building more homes, which means lower costs and more expanded opportunities for all Americans," Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., said Tuesday. The president is expected to promptly sign the measure into law as soon as Wednesday. Tuesday's vote comes as home prices have surged in recent years, with the median nationwide price tag topping $400,000 and the median asking rent climbing above $1,760, representing an increase of 34.4% and 17.9%, respectively, since 2019, according to analysis from Realtor.com. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., brought the measure to the floor under a fast-track procedure known as suspension of the rules that required a two-thirds majority to secure passage.  In the end, more Democrats supported the legislation than Republicans. I TRIED FOR YEARS TO BUY A HOME. WALL STREET ALWAYS BEAT ME — TRUMP MADE THE RIGHT CALL Some of the more than two dozen conservatives voted against the housing bill in protest of the SAVE America Act not being attached to the package. That legislation — mandating voter identification requirements, cracking down on mail-in voting and barring men from women’s sports, among other provisions — has failed to clear the Senate’s legislative filibuster and has not received a vote in the House. "The Senate cannot keep obstructing President Trump’s agenda while ignoring election integrity," Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., wrote on social media. "I call on my fellow colleagues to stand firm and honor their pledge." The group of conservatives has also advocated for the SAVE America Act to be paired with the reauthorization of a critical surveillance authority, known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, though that is unlikely to materialize amid intraparty disagreement. Some Republicans also opposed the Trump-backed measure, citing the inclusion of provisions offered by progressive Democrats. "The Housing bill is full of big government garbage & spending," Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, wrote on social media. The housing bill's package comes after the House and Senate exhausted months ironing out disagreements about how to implement restrictions on private equity investors and a temporary ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDC) — an unrelated proposal sought by GOP privacy hawks. Both chambers ultimately agreed to a provision that would restrict large investors owning more than 350 single-family homes from purchasing additional ones, while creating exceptions for the construction of rental properties. However, investors that exceed the new threshold would not be required to sell existing holdings.  Critics have argued that large investors are not the source of supply constraints, with those firms owning less than 1% of the nation’s housing stock, according to Parcl Labs.  Their ownership of single-family rental properties is slightly higher, ranging from 1% to 3%, with the presence of large investors highly concentrated in certain rental markets, including Jacksonville, Fla., (22%) and Phoenix (13%), according to a March Government Accountability Office report. The housing bill’s passage comes as Republicans are facing electoral headwinds from voters who are souring on the current state of the economy and cost of living. But the soon-to-be law could give Republicans a concrete example taken to address housing affordability — a key issue for voters heading into November’s midterm elections. Just 31% of voters approve of Trump's handling of the economy, according to a Fox News poll released last week. That was a 2-point improvement after the measure hit an all-time low of 29% in May. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b19ca197238567834d573 Trump endorsement streak gets unusual boost with South Carolina GOP governor nomination te 2026-06-23T23:42:02.146Z Trump endorsement streak gets unusual boost with South Carolina GOP governor nomination COLUMBIA, S.C. - He wasn't on the ballot, but President Donald Trump was a winner in South Carolina's Republican gubernatorial runoff. The candidate Trump endorsed, state Attorney General Alan Wilson, defeated Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette to capture the GOP nomination in the race to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Henry McMaster, the Associated Press reported Tuesday. But there was no way Trump could lose in the South Carolina runoff, which was shaping up to be the latest test of Trump's immense grip over the GOP and the power of his endorsements in Republican nominating contests. That's because Trump endorsed both candidates. DOUBLE ENDORSEMENT DRAMA: TRUMP HEDGES HIS BET IN SOUTH CAROLINA Trump endorsed Evette late last month, a week and a half before the gubernatorial primary. Evette finished on top of a crowded field of contenders in the primary election, with Wilson second. The field also included Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, and multimillionaire businessman Rom Reddy. Since no candidate won a majority of the vote, as the top two finishers, Evette and Wilson advanced to Tuesday's runoff. Mace and Norman endorsed Wilson after failing to advance to the runoff. And Wilson was also backed a week ago by Sen. Ted Cruz, the conservative firebrand from Texas. Trump, meanwhile, made an 11th-hour endorsement on Friday, backing Wilson in addition to his earlier endorsement of Evette, in what appeared to be a move by the president to hedge his bet. Mace, reacting to Trump's endorsement of both Evette and Wilson, wrote on social media, "LMAO," which is a common abbreviation for the phrase "laughing my a-- off." The runoff between Evette and Wilson became combustible, and in last week's final debate, both candidates launched personal attacks and accused each other of lying and misrepresenting their records. Wilson worked to contrast his tenure as attorney general with what he argued is Evette’s largely ceremonial role as lieutenant governor. And he spotlighted his experience as a combat veteran, prosecutor, and the state’s top law enforcement official. Evette, who was backed by McMaster in February, showcased herself as an outsider and a Trump-endorsed businesswoman, while casting Wilson as a career politician. Evette showcased herself as an outsider and a Trump-endorsed businesswoman, while casting Wilson as a career politician. "The president had a lot of confidence in me when it was a crowded field, and I won it for him on June 9. I'm going to win it for him again on June 23," Evette told Fox News Digital on the eve of the runoff. "I have always been very loyal to the president. I've traveled wherever he's asked me to help stump for him, fundraise for him." DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Wilson, campaigning with Cruz on the eve of the runoff, pointed to Trump and said in a Fox News Digital interview, "I've been fighting and defending his agenda for the better part of a decade, and to have the president reflect that understanding in his endorsement a few days ago means so much to me." Cruz, who endorsed Wilson a week ahead of Trump's backing, told Fox News Digital, "I was very glad to see the president endorsing Alan Wilson... My philosophy, as you know, is that I support the strongest conservative who can win, and I think in the governor's race that's Alan Wilson." It's been 28 years since a Democrat won a gubernatorial election in South Carolina, and Wilson will now be considered the clear favorite in the general election against Democratic nominee Jermaine Johnson, a state representative. The brute force of the president's endorsement power has been on display in GOP primaries over the past two months, with his candidates ousting incumbents he targeted in showdowns in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas that grabbed plenty of national attention. But Trump's endorsement streak in statewide and congressional Republican primaries was snapped three weeks ago when his last-minute endorsement of Republican Rep. Randy Feenstra of Iowa in the race to succeed retiring GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds wasn't enough to propel the three-term congressman to victory. Feenstra was narrowly edged by Zach Lahn, a businessman, farmer and former political strategist who was backed by the political wings of MAHA — the acronym for the Make America Healthy Again movement aligned with Trump Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — and Turning Point USA, the powerful conservative organization co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk. Trump rebounded two weeks ago, as Evette finished first in the GOP gubernatorial primary and longtime Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina won a majority of the vote in the Republican Senate primary, and avoided a runoff. Graham, who was endorsed by Trump, was facing primary challenges from five candidates, including conservative businessman Mark Lynch, who took aim at the senator over his support for the war in Iran. Lynch was backed by some MAGA leaders who have been critical of the president. Last week Trump-backed candidates won two of the three top races in Georgia and Alabama, with the one setback coming against a billionaire businessman who shelled out over $100 million of his own money to boost his campaign. Rep. Barry Moore, a House Freedom Caucus member and longtime Trump supporter who was endorsed by the president, comfortably defeated rival Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL sniper who was supported by some top names on the right, in solidly red Alabama's GOP Senate runoff. In battleground Georgia's Republican Senate runoff, an 11th-hour endorsement by Trump this past weekend helped boost Rep. Mike Collins, a MAGA champion, to victory over former college football coach Derek Dooley, who was backed by popular conservative Gov. Brian Kemp. Collins will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the general election in a race that's among a handful that will likely decide if the GOP holds its slim majority in the chamber in the midterms. Jones regularly showcased his Trump endorsement, but Jackson, who launched his bid in February long after the president had endorsed Jones, repeatedly said that Trump had inspired him to run. But in Georgia's GOP gubernatorial runoff, the candidate Trump backed, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who was also endorsed by Kemp this past weekend, was defeated by Rick Jackson, who ran as an outsider. A Trump political operative, pointing to Tuesday's loss by Trump-backed Jones, noted that "Rick Jackson set a record for spending in a statewide Republican primary. He spent Tom Steyer level money in a state a fraction of the size of California. That's going to have an impact." And the operative, who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely, also emphasized that "Rick bearhugged Trump. All of his ads and material was about how he's going to be Trump's favorite governor. So the race was not really a referendum on Trump." Fox News' Luke Trevisan contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b19a0197238567834d532 Congress Clears Housing Bill, Cementing a Rare Bipartisan Feat te 2026-06-23T23:41:20.669Z Congress Clears Housing Bill, Cementing a Rare Bipartisan Feat A lopsided House vote cleared the measure for President Trump’s signature after a lengthy back and forth and several nearly fatal blows to the legislation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b198d197238567834d529 Alan Wilson Wins Republican Primary for South Carolina Governor te 2026-06-23T23:41:01.218Z Alan Wilson Wins Republican Primary for South Carolina Governor The runoff was one of the few races this year featuring both candidates endorsed by President Trump. His picks have had mixed results in governor’s contests. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b1979197238567834d51f Your voter guide: Arizona primary election 2026 te 2026-06-23T23:40:41.264Z Your voter guide: Arizona primary election 2026 Leer en español Between June 24 and July 21, Arizona voters can participate in choosing which state and local candidates they want to see on the ballot in November. This voter guide includes some state elections, focusing on Pima County and certain competitive races. In some races, we included more information about candidates when they participated in recent debates or Arizona Luminaria has written about them in the past. You can read all our voting stories here. Jump to a Voter Guide section How do I vote? U.S. House Statewide Elected Executive Officers Arizona Senate Arizona House City of South Tucson Town of Marana Why vote in the primary election? About a third of all Arizona voters typically participate in primary elections, according to numbers from the Arizona Secretary of State’s office. So why bother voting in the primary?  A couple of reasons: Some races will be decided in the primary, including certain legislative seats in districts that lean heavily toward one party, such as District 20, where Democrats Alma Hernandez and Rocque Perez will vie for a state senate seat. Plus, there are some nonpartisan municipal-level elections, including the town of Marana and the tiny city of South Tucson. If you live in one of those cities or towns, you may want a say in choosing your town council or city council members. Nonpartisan means there won’t be party labels alongside the candidates’ names.  How can I check my voter registration details? Use this tool to check whether you’re registered to vote, which party you’re registered with, whether you need to update your address, or whether you’re on the early voting list. You must have registered to vote by June 22 to participate in the primary election. How can I find a polling place or a vote center? You can vote early in-person June 24 – July 17. See early voting locations in Pima County. You can also vote in-person on primary election day, July 21. Use this tool to find a polling place using your address and remember to bring ID. How can I vote by mail? On June 24, ballots are mailed to eligible voters on the Active Early Voting List and other eligible voters who have requested a one-time ballot by mail.  July 10 is the last day to request a ballot by mail — go to the Arizona Voter Information Portal. If you’re in Pima County, you can request a ballot by mail from the county recorder’s office. Find links for all counties. Mail back your ballot by July 14. You can also drop off a mail-in ballot to be counted on primary election day. What if I’m an independent voter? Primaries can be confusing for independent voters in Arizona. If you’re not affiliated with a political party, you can vote in Arizona’s primary election, but you’ll need to take an extra step or two. Independents who want to vote in person may ask for a ballot for one party when you arrive at a polling place. Independents who are on the Early Voting List will receive a postcard in the mail asking them to choose which party ballot they wish to receive. Independents who are not on the Early Voting List but still prefer to vote by mail may request a ballot by mail. July 10 is the last day to request a ballot by mail. See details above. U.S. House of Representatives Use this tool to look up which district you live in. U.S. Representative – Congressional District 6 This district — represented by Republican Juan Ciscomani — is considered a swing district with a history of close elections. It includes parts of Pima, Pinal, Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties. This contest is expected to heat up after the primary. With no primary opponents, all candidates are effectively already their parties’ nominees heading into the November general election. You’ll only see one name on your ballot in the primary election. Other candidates on ballots in the primary include Libertarian Jereme Lance Peters and Green candidate Gary Swing is running a write-in campaign. Juan Ciscomani Republican Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Official X Campaign X Official Instagram Campaign Instagram Official YouTube Campaign YouTube LinkedIn Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Wikipedia ID Open Secrets Campaign Website JoAnna Mendoza Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Ballotpedia Campaign Website U.S. Representative – Congressional District 7 This district — represented by Democrat Adelita Grijalva — stretches along the U.S.-México border and includes parts of six counties: Pima, Santa Cruz, Yuma, Cochise, Maricopa and Pinal as well as several tribal nations including the Pascua Yaqui and Tohono O’odham. Voters chose Grijalva in a special election in September 2025 to take the seat that was held by her father, the late Raúl Grijalva, for more than two decades. With no primary opponents, all candidates are effectively already their parties’ nominees heading into the November general election. You’ll only see one name on your ballot in the primary election. Daniel Francis Butierez Sr. Republican Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Campaign Website Adelita Grijalva Democrat Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Official X Campaign X Official Instagram Campaign Instagram Official YouTube Campaign YouTube LinkedIn Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Wikipedia ID Campaign Website State-level elected officials Arizona Governor Arizonans will vote a bit differently for governor this year: for the first time, primary winners will choose a lieutenant governor as a running mate for the general election. The winner of each party’s primary will face incumbent Democrat Katie Hobbs in the general election. Hobbs is unopposed in her party’s primary, so Democrats will only see one name on their primary ballot. Republicans Arizona Republicans and independent voters who pick a Republican ballot can choose between four candidates. A debate is planned for Wednesday, June 17. Frontrunner Andy Biggs, a far right conservative who is endorsed by President Donald Trump, and David Schweikert both currently represent Arizona districts in the U.S. House of Representatives. Schweikert is a moderate conservative whose reputation was dinged by campaign finance ethics violations. The other two Republican candidates are Ken Miceli, a Scottsdale construction company owner and podcast host, and Scott Neely, a Mesa concrete contractor. Roles in Jan. 6 events: Biggs: According to GovTrack, Biggs joined a Supreme Court case seeking to discard presidential votes in four Democratic-won states, participated in a coordinated campaign to pressure Vice President Mike Pence to exclude Democratic states from the electoral count, urged the Arizona legislature to discard its presidential election results, voted in the hours after the Jan. 6 insurrection to omit Arizona and/or Pennsylvania from the electoral count, and later defied a subpoena from the House January 6th Committee. Schweikert: According to GovTrack, in the hours after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, Schweikert voted to reject the state-certified election results of Arizona and/or Pennsylvania, which could have changed the outcome of the presidential election. Andy Biggs Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Official X Campaign X Official Instagram Campaign Instagram Official YouTube Campaign YouTube Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Campaign Website David Schweikert Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Official X Campaign X Official Instagram Campaign Instagram Official YouTube Campaign YouTube Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Campaign Website Ken Miceli Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Scott Neely Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Green Risa Lombardo is the only Green candidate who will appear on the ballot; however, the Arizona Green Party is “actively opposed” to her candidacy and endorsed write-in candidate Carlos Melendez instead. There are two other candidates running as write-ins for the Green nomination. They are: Athena Eastwood, who is labeled by the party as “not endorsed,” and William “Rex” Pounds, whose campaign is “actively opposed” by the party. Risa Lombardo Campaign Facebook Campaign Website No Labels Teri Ann Hourihan Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Hugh Lytle Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Arizona Secretary of State The highest-profile duty of this office is overseeing elections. The winner of the Republican primary will face incumbent Democrat Adrian Fontes and Green party candidate Duwayne Collier in the general election. With no primary opponents, Fontes and Collier are effectively already their parties’ nominees heading into the November general election. Democrat and Green voters will only see one name on their ballot in the primary election. The Arizona Green Party is “actively opposed” to Collier’s candidacy, instead endorsing write-in candidate Jon Ralston. Republican candidate and current state Rep. Alexander Kolodin was involved in several election-fraud lawsuits following 2020, including the “kraken” lawsuit rejected in federal court, and was sanctioned by the state bar for representing Arizona’s “fake electors” who tried to overturn the 2020 presidential results. Candidate Gina Swoboda is the former chair of the Arizona Republican Party and she has Trump’s endorsement. She previously worked in the Secretary of State’s office. She has challenged policies designed to make voting easier, including suing to block executive orders by Gov. Hobbs that expanded voter registration and ballot access — a lawsuit the Arizona Supreme Court dismissed. Watch the two debate. Alexander Kolodin Republican Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Personal X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Gina Swoboda Republican Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Arizona Attorney General The AG is the state’s chief law enforcement officer, with a focus on consumer protections, enforcement actions, litigation, and defending or challenging state laws. The AG has significant discretion about which laws to defend or challenge. After incumbent Democrat Kris Mayes narrowly won in 2022, she refused to defend the state’s abortion law. The courts struck it down as unconstitutional. Mayes has joined 42 lawsuits against the Trump administration. Republican challenger Warren Petersen is currently president of the Arizona State Senate. And Republican candidate Rodney Glassman served on the Tucson City Council as a Democrat before he switched parties in 2015. The primary debate got sharp. Watch it here. The winner of the Republican primary will face Mayes in the general election. Mayes is running unopposed in the primary, so Democrat voters will only see one name on their ballot. Warren Petersen Republican Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Rodney Glassman Republican Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube LinkedIn Campaign Website Superintendent of Public Instruction Republican incumbent Tom Horne faces State Treasurer Kimberly Yee, while mental health worker Brett Newby and former Glendale Community College president Teresa Leyba Ruiz compete for the Democratic nomination. The winners will face off in the general election. The race centers on the future of the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program — now serving more than 100,000 students at nearly $1 billion annually — with three of four candidates calling for tighter oversight after audits found widespread misspending. Candidates are also grappling with the federal Department of Education’s dismantling, a court-ordered $3 billion school funding shortfall, DEI curriculum scrutiny and the closure of the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. Republicans Watch Horne and Yee debate. Tom Horne Campaign X Campaign Website Kimberly Yee Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Official X Campaign X Campaign Website Democrats Watch Newby and Leyba Ruiz debate. Brett Newby Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Terry Leyba Ruiz Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Arizona Corporation Commission The five-member Arizona Corporation Commission decides how much Arizonans pay for electricity, gas and water — and they will address rising concerns about data centers and renewable energy. Two seats are up in 2026. Voters will choose two of the candidates on their ballot. At stake is Tucson Electric Power’s rate case. Mike Cease is running as a write-in candidate for the Green party. Republicans Voters will choose two of the three candidates in this primary to advance to the general election. Incumbents Kevin Thompson and Nick Myers participated in a candidate debate in May, where they defended the formula rates framework that TEP is using to seek rate increases. Watch it here. Kevin Thompson Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Website Nick Myers Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Ralph Heap Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Website Democrats Clara Pratte and Jonathon Hill are running as a team. With no additional candidates in this primary, they are effectively already their party’s nominees heading into the November general election. Jonathon Hill Campaign Facebook Campaign X LinkedIn Campaign Website Clara Pratte Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Arizona State Senate Use this tool to look up which district you live in. District 17 Republican primary Republican-leaning District 17 wraps around the Catalina Mountains to include parts of Marana, Oro Valley, Saddlebrooke and Vail. Incumbent Republican Vince Leach is not seeking reelection. The winner of the GOP primary will face Democrat Edgar Soto in the general election. Soto is unopposed in his party’s primary, so Democrats will only see one name on their primary ballot. Watch Republican candidates Anthony Dunham and Chris King debate here. Anthony Dunham Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Website Chris King Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website District 20 Democratic primary Majority-Latino and Democratic-dominated District 20 covers urban areas of Tucson including the University of Arizona, downtown, Flowing Wells, South Tucson, and Drexel Heights, plus part of the Pascua Yaqui nation and the rural Avra Valley area. The seat is open because incumbent Democrat Sally Ann Gonzales is termed out of the state senate and is running for a House seat in this district. Watch the Democratic candidates — state Rep. Alma Hernandez, who is termed out of the House, and former Tucson City Council member Rocque Perez — debate here. Alma Hernandez Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Personal Instagram Campaign YouTube OpenStates Campaign Website Rocque Perez Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website 🔖 Read more about this race Rocque Perez on schools, water and housing in LD20 | Tucson Spotlight, May 22, 2026 Alma Hernandez on water, ESAs and housing in LD20 | Tucson Spotlight, May 21, 2026 Arizona State House Use this tool to look up which district you live in. District 19 Republican primary Republican-heavy District 19 is a border district that includes parts of Pima, Cochise, Santa Cruz and Graham counties and all of Greenlee County. Voters will choose two candidates to represent the party in the general election. Incumbent Lupe Diaz is running for reelection. Current state Senator David Gowan is termed out in the Senate and seeking a House seat. Challenging them is Cheryl Caswell. Incumbent Representative Gail Griffin is termed out in the House and running unopposed for the State Senate seat in this district. The two GOP winners will face Democrats Jackie O’Donnell Anderson and Aiden Swallow. They are unopposed in their party’s primary, so Democrats will only see two names on their primary ballot. Cheryl Caswell Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Website Lupe Diaz Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Personal X Personal YouTube OpenStates Campaign Website David Gowan Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X OpenStates Campaign Website District 20 Democratic primary Majority-Latino and Democratic-dominated District 20 covers urban areas of Tucson including the University of Arizona, downtown, Flowing Wells, South Tucson, and Drexel Heights, plus part of the Pascua Yaqui nation and the rural Avra Valley area. Voters will choose two candidates. No Republicans are on the ballot but Katherine Weasel is running a write-in campaign. Incumbent Democrat Betty Villegas is seeking reelection. Her seat mate, Alma Hernandez, has reached her term limit in the House and she is running for the State Senate seat in this district. Sally Ann Gonzales is the current senator in the district, and she has reached her term limit in that chamber, so she is seeking a House seat. The other candidates are teachers Ben Koehler and Genoveva Diaz. Genoveva Diaz Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Sally Ann Gonzales Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X OpenStates Ben Koehler Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Betty Villegas Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Official X Campaign Instagram Personal YouTube LinkedIn Campaign Website District 21 Democratic primary District 21 is a majority-Latino border district that includes parts of Tucson and Pima, Cochise and Santa Cruz counties. Voters will choose two of four candidates to advance to the general election. Incumbents Consuelo Hernandez and Stephanie Stahl Hamilton are seeking reelection and are challenged by Maritza Higuera and Miranda Lopez. Watch the Democrats debate. The two winners will face Republican Christopher Kibbey in the general election. Kibbey is unopposed in his party’s primary, so Republicans will only see one name on their primary ballot in this race. Consuelo Hernandez Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Personal Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Maritza Higuera Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Miranda Lopez Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Personal Instagram Campaign YouTube OpenStates Campaign Website District 23 Democratic primary This mostly-Yuma border district also includes parts of Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties and part of the Tohono O’odham Nation. It is a Latino-majority district. It could be considered a swing district. Voters will choose two of four candidates to advance to the general election. Incumbent Mariana Sandoval is seeking another term. Challengers are Emilia Cortez, Juan Manuel Guerrero and Naomi Miguel. The two winners will face Republicans Gary Garcia Snyder and incumbent Michele Peña in the general election. With no primary opponents, they are effectively already the GOP nominees heading into the general election. Republicans will only see two names on their primary ballot in this race. Emilia Cortez Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Juan Manuel Guerrero Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Naomi Miguel Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Mariana Sandoval Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Municipal-level elected officials City of South Tucson Town of Marana Keep Arizona Informed Arizona Luminaria’s staff is working tirelessly to bring you in-depth reporting on Arizona’s 2026 elections. Help us continue this important work by donating to our nonprofit newsroom today. The post Mariana Sandoval appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b1964197238567834d505 India’s MoEngage bets that the future of marketing is millions of AI agents te 2026-06-23T23:40:20.772Z India’s MoEngage bets that the future of marketing is millions of AI agents The all-cash deal gives MoEngage access to technology that assigns AI agents to individual customers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b1785197238567834d4dd Oprah Winfrey admits she begged talk show audience to bury footage of Whitney Houston onstage fall te 2026-06-23T23:32:21.822Z Oprah Winfrey admits she begged talk show audience to bury footage of Whitney Houston onstage fall Oprah Winfrey is shedding new light on Whitney Houston's troubled final years, revealing that the late singer fell off the stage while performing during a 2009 taping of "The Oprah Winfrey Show." During a recent appearance at Cannes Lions, where she was honored with the LionHeart Award, the 72-year-old former talk show host spoke out about the previously undisclosed incident, which she said occurred after Houston relapsed amid her longtime battle with drug addiction. "This was an amazing thing that happened. I had such trust from the 'Oprah Show' audience that Whitney did, I think, what was her last show with us. She had gone back on drugs," Winfrey said in a clip shared on social media by Variety. ROBERT DE NIRO WAS ‘SMITTEN’ WITH WHITNEY HOUSTON, BUT TOLD TO ‘STOP MAKING A FOOL’ OF HIMSELF: AUTHOR "The first interview I did with her when we'd gone behind stage and I asked about her intentions, she was clean," the TV icon continued. "But the day she came to my show to perform in front of the audience, she was not, and she fell off of the stage." Winfrey said she took immediate steps to prevent the incident from becoming public, fearing that exposure of Houston's fall would further damage the singer at a vulnerable point in her life. "I knew that if that story got out … she would be destroyed by that," Winfrey said. "And so even though the audience was there, and the audience had cameras, I begged them not to put those pictures out because it would ruin her life, and they did not." "That would not happen today, I can tell you that," she added. Houston had appeared on the show as part of her highly publicized 2009 comeback following years out of the spotlight and intense public scrutiny over her personal life. At the time, Houston was promoting "I Look to You," her first studio album in seven years following 2002's "Just Whitney." During her appearance, she performed one of the songs from the album, "I Didn't Know My Own Strength." Winfrey said the fall occurred during that performance. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER During her interview with Winfrey, Houston discussed her marriage to Bobby Brown, fame and the challenges of living in the public eye. PARIS JACKSON MARKS 6 YEARS SOBER, ADMITS RECOVERY DIDN’T MAKE LIFE EASIER AFTER HEROIN AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION The six-time Grammy Award winner also opened up about her addiction struggles, admitting to heavy drug use during parts of her career and speaking about her efforts to rebuild her life. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The highly anticipated two-part Oprah special marked Houston's first major television interview in years. Looking back on her conversation with Houston, Winfrey told the audience at Cannes Lions that it was "one of the most powerful interviews." "I Look to You" was released in August 2009 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. It would ultimately become the last studio album released during Houston's lifetime. Houston died in February 2012 at age 48. Her cause of death was ruled an accidental drowning, with heart disease and cocaine use listed as contributing factors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b1771197238567834d4cd ‘It’s a devastating affair’: Globe and its residents are still recovering from 2025 flood te 2026-06-23T23:32:01.848Z ‘It’s a devastating affair’: Globe and its residents are still recovering from 2025 flood GLOBE – Almost a year later, Globe Mayor Al Gameros can still vividly recall how quickly that otherwise normal late September evening turned his city upside down. “I drove downtown about 45 minutes before the flood hit, and downtown was full of restaurants, bars, everybody was out enjoying themselves,” he said. “And then I get the call, and when I did, I came here, and when I started driving here, it was amazing to see the amount of vehicles on the roadway, debris, propane tanks everywhere.” Gameros has videos of the immediate aftermath saved on his phone. The videos show people screaming for help as they cling to trees, roads overrun with water and cars caked in mud. It resembles a scene straight out of a disaster movie. “People had no warning,” he said. “The restaurant there, 35 people eating in there, and the water blew out the backside and into the inside and out the front. They were on top of the tables, holding onto the wall. They finally broke the front window, and they were swept into the road and holding on to trees and cars just to save themselves.” The rain was so rapid and concentrated that it created a 6 foot swell in only 30 minutes in Pinal Creek at Bear Tree, just a few miles from downtown Globe. With so little time to react, people were thrown to the elements, which proved fatal. “We lost two lives in the downtown that night,” Gameros said. “They were swept into the creeks, in the waterways. So it was devastating. Never seen anything like it.” A lifelong resident and former fire chief, Gameros is deeply ingrained in the community of just over 7,000 residents. Add his experience leading Globe through the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 Telegraph Fire, and his constituents have reason to trust him throughout this process. He said he learned very quickly the flood would be his biggest test as their leader. Globe resident Renee Nims, left, stands with Mayor Al Gameros outside her flood-damaged home on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Photo by Samad Khan/Cronkite News) Immediate response The initial cleanup was a testament to the city’s resilience. Thousands of people from all over the state and country arrived to help businesses and residents with the mountains of rubble and debris, activated through the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, or DEMA. It showed how quickly people are willing to help in times of crisis, and how quick the state’s emergency response can be, said Gabe Lavine, director of DEMA’s Division of Emergency Management. “It doesn’t have to be a really cumbersome or arduous process of activating that assistance,” he said. “Simple phone call from the local contact, which is our county and tribal emergency managers, to either our duty officer or myself, and we start to initiate our processes to mobilize resources and support the community.” Many of the business owners were also quick to begin their work in rebuilding what they had lost, even at their own expense. It helped get the downtown area on its feet much quicker than expected, Gameros said. “They believe in it, and they love this city, this community, and they were willing to build back into it,” he said. Soon after these first steps towards recovery concluded, public interest outside of the region waned. But the process for those involved was only just beginning. Funding issues In December 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Arizona’s request for federal funding to support recovery efforts. It was a shock, and a massive blow to Globe’s funding needs. The city was forced to scramble for other funds and grants. “We’re limited to the public assistance grant at the state level rather than the federal level, which is a 75% reimbursement as opposed to 90%,” said Gila County Emergency Manager Carl Melford. The city did as much as it could with the financial hand dealt to them. But  one misstep could jeopardize the funds they have. For instance, the money they received from the National Resources Conservation Service to dig out their creek must be spent within the next three months, or they lose whatever is leftover. “There’s so much paperwork involved just to get your reimbursement back right now, so we need to make sure that we do the paperwork properly,” Gameros said. “If we don’t do it properly, they’ll throw it out.” While there is a pending appeal over the FEMA funding, the process continues to drag, Lavine said. “The discussion with our regional partners in FEMA is on what are eligible damages or ineligible damages,” he said. “The federal program is very complex and very, very cumbersome.” Other funds have been recently granted to relieve some of the burden, at least temporarily. As part of the new state budget, Gila County, the town of Miami and the city of Globe were granted a combined $10 million toward recovery efforts. Gameros praised the state government for their willingness to continue to fund the reconstruction. “This funding represents more than dollars. It represents hope, partnership, and a continued commitment to the people of our region,” Gameros said in a public statement. Renee Nims stands in the doorway of her flood-damaged home in Globe on Monday, June 15, 2026. She says she couldn’t sleep the previous night because a storm made her too nervous to rest. (Photo by Samad Khan/Cronkite News) People affected Residents are in desperate need of some of that hope. A short drive from downtown into a small residential street reveals how much farther reconstruction efforts still have to go. Several houses are marked with red paper, indicating that they are uninhabitable. Debris and mud line some of the properties. Shingles are loose, and fences are bent. For one couple who own a house on the street, it’s been a chore to find out if they can rebuild. When Robert and Renee Nims bought their house on Jesse Hayes Road 25 years ago, it was a grey shack they intended to make into a summer home. After years of love and care for the property, they realized they were ready to move in full time, and sold their home in Queen Creek. By the time the flood hit, they only had five years left on their mortgage, thousands of dollars invested into new appliances, and a plan for Renee Nims to finally retire and allow them to enjoy the rest of their lives peacefully in their beautiful home. Then, while on a lake getaway, they got a frantic phone call. “We got a call from our neighbor across the street who said she was knee-deep in water,” Robert Nims said. “When the fire department got out here finally, I heard they got her out by a boat.” They heard similar stories from their neighbors who were home when it happened. The water rushed into their houses and rose rapidly, consuming anything it could. Although they felt lucky to be out of their house when the actual flood happened, the Nimses dreaded what waited for them when they returned. They came back to a disaster. Their entire yard was caked in thick mud, and their garage was torn off its foundation. Inside, volunteers were already gutting their home of its damaged goods. It was too much for Robert Nims to handle. Robert Nims stands in front of his house that was impacted by severe flooding last year in Globe on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Photo by Samad Khan/Cronkite News) “I had an anxiety attack, I guess, and I ended up in the hospital,” he said. “So I get out the next day, and everything’s out of the house, we’re out of the house, the house is full of mud, things are all torn up in my shop.” The couple’s road to recovery mirrored the experience of Globe in its financial struggles. They were originally told they could save the home, but they would have to make significant changes to the property in order for it to be deemed habitable. A parade of engineers, plumbers, electricians and others visited the property. As they did, the estimated cost continued to rise. “They had actual estimates starting out at $114,000, and it went all the way up to $257,000,” Robert Nims said. After the surveys, it was determined that the house was not just in the flood zone, as it was initially zoned, but in the actual waterway. Government officials told the couple that, essentially, they either had to pay to save the severely damaged house as it was, or abandon the property completely. They are not allowed to build a new structure. “It’s been an emotional road,” Robert Nims said. “It’s up. It’s down. One day we’re fixing it, next day we’re not. One day we got paperwork, the next day we don’t have paperwork. Can’t get the permits until you get the paperwork, can’t get the paperwork until the people that are doing the paperwork get it done.” In the end, they decided to abandon the property entirely. While staying in a friend’s family trailer, they have begun the process of removing any salvageable personal belongings from the home they’ve occupied for over two decades. Though she asked not to be formally interviewed, Renee Nims recalled sobbing on the phone with the mortgage company while she paid the rest of the house off with the insurance money the couple had. “We were going to fix it, but too many strings, too many hoops to jump,” Robert Nims said. “It’s a devastating affair.” Mayor Al Gameros stands near a blocked-off sidewalk in downtown Globe on Monday, June 15, 2026. He points to the front of a building that sustained structural damage from severe flooding last year. (Photo by Samad Khan/Cronkite News) What comes next Robert and Renee Nims are representative of how much more there is left for Globe to tackle. Dump trucks and excavators work seven days a week, 12 hours a day to deepen the waterways once more. Gameros, Melford and Lavine continue to fight for more funding so that residents and businesses can get more relief. Despite their best efforts, the potential for another monster flood this year looms.  Sean Benedict, a lead meteorologist for the Phoenix branch of the National Weather Service, said a very strong El Nińo could send more rain to Globe. Melford said that the current state of warning systems and measuring instruments are still inadequate to warn residents. The only way to prevent another catastrophic event is to continue to bring awareness to the efforts still being made, Gameros said. “People think after eight months that we’re good,” he said. “Nothing is really happening, and everything looks good. But no, it’s an everyday struggle.” The post ‘It’s a devastating affair’: Globe and its residents are still recovering from 2025 flood appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b1748197238567834d4ae Hobbs calls disclosure bill a ‘political stunt,’ issues veto te 2026-06-23T23:31:20.885Z Hobbs calls disclosure bill a ‘political stunt,’ issues veto PHOENIX -- Calling it a "political stunt,'' Gov. Katie Hobbs has quashed a financial disclosure measure that was inspired by a controversy over a 60% state contract awarded by her Department of Child Safety. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b1734197238567834d4a4 As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored te 2026-06-23T23:31:00.918Z As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored Hundreds of Indigenous people have testified. They’ve sobbed, cursed and laughed in spite of it all. Many told stories about their time in boarding schools that they’ve kept inside for decades, finally able to begin recovering from childhood trauma. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b1720197238567834d47c AIPAC, Crypto Cash and Rich Candidates Dominate Maryland House Races te 2026-06-23T23:30:40.954Z AIPAC, Crypto Cash and Rich Candidates Dominate Maryland House Races In two competitive Democratic primaries, well-funded interest groups as well as wealthy candidates themselves have poured tens of millions of dollars into advertising. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b170d197238567834d473 Tu guía para votar: Elección primaria de Arizona 2026 te 2026-06-23T23:30:21.010Z Tu guía para votar: Elección primaria de Arizona 2026 Read in English Entre el 24 de junio y el 21 de julio, los votantes de Arizona podrán participar en la selección de los candidatos estatales y locales que desean ver en la boleta electoral de noviembre. Esta guía para votantes incluye algunas elecciones estatales, con énfasis en el condado de Pima y en ciertas contiendas competitivas. En algunas contiendas electorales, incluimos más información sobre los candidatos cuando participaron en debates recientes o cuando Arizona Luminaria ha escrito sobre ellos anteriormente. Puedes leer todas nuestras historias sobre las elecciones aquí. Ir a la sección de la Guía para votantes How do I vote? Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos Funcionarios electos a nivel estatal Senado Estatal de Arizona Cámara de Representantes de Arizona South Tucson Marana ¿Por qué votar en la elección primaria? Según cifras de la oficina de la Secretaría de Estado de Arizona, aproximadamente un tercio de todos los votantes de Arizona suele participar en las elecciones primarias. Entonces, ¿por qué tomarse la molestia de votar en la primaria? Hay un par de razones: Algunas contiendas se decidirán en la elección primaria, incluidos ciertos curules legislativos en distritos que se inclinan fuertemente hacia un partido, como el Distrito 20, donde los demócratas Alma Hernández y Rocque Pérez competirán por un escaño en el Senado estatal. Además, hay algunas elecciones municipales no partidistas, incluidas las de los municipios de Marana, Oro Valley y Sahuarita, así como la pequeña ciudad de South Tucson. Si vives en una de esas ciudades o municipios, quizá quieras tener voz en la elección de los integrantes de tu concejo municipal o ayuntamiento. No partidista significa que no aparecerán etiquetas de partido junto a los nombres de los candidatos. ¿Cómo puedo verificar los datos de mi registro electoral? Utiliza esta herramienta para verificar si estás registrado para votar, con qué partido estás registrado, si necesitas actualizar tu dirección o si estás inscrito en la Lista Activa de Votación Anticipada. Debías haberte registrado para votar antes del 22 de junio para participar en la elección primaria. ¿Cómo puedo encontrar un centro o lugar de votación? Puedes votar anticipadamente en persona del 24 de junio al 17 de julio. Consulta los lugares de votación anticipada en el condado de Pima. También puedes votar en persona el día de la elección primaria, el 21 de julio. Utiliza esta herramienta para encontrar un lugar de votación según tu dirección y recuerda llevar una identificación. ¿Cómo puedo votar por correo? El 24 de junio se enviarán las boletas a los votantes elegibles inscritos en la Lista Activa de Votación Anticipada y a otros votantes elegibles que hayan solicitado una boleta por correo para una sola elección. El 10 de julio es el último día para solicitar una boleta por correo. Hazlo a través del Portal de Información para Votantes de Arizona. Si estás en el condado de Pima, puedes solicitar una boleta por correo en la oficina del registrador del condado. Encuentra los enlaces para todos los condados. Devuelve tu boleta por correo antes del 14 de julio. También puedes entregar tu boleta de votación por correo para que sea contabilizada el día de la elección primaria. ¿Qué pasa si soy votante independiente? Las elecciones primarias pueden ser confusas para los votantes independientes en Arizona. Si no estás afiliado a un partido político, puedes votar en la elección primaria de Arizona, pero tendrás que realizar uno o dos pasos adicionales. Los votantes independientes inscritos en la Lista de Votación Anticipada recibirán una postal por correo en la que se les pedirá que elijan qué boleta partidista desean recibir. Los votantes independientes que no estén inscritos en la Lista de Votación Anticipada, pero prefieran votar por correo, pueden solicitar una boleta por correo. El 10 de julio es el último día para solicitarla. Consulta los detalles arriba. Los votantes independientes que deseen votar en persona pueden solicitar la boleta de uno de los partidos cuando lleguen a su lugar de votación. Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos Utiliza esta herramienta para consultar en qué distrito resides. Representante de Estados Unidos – Distrito Congresional 6 Este distrito, representado por el republicano Juan Ciscomani, es considerado un distrito competitivo con un historial de elecciones cerradas. Incluye partes de los condados de Pima, Pinal, Cochise, Graham y Greenlee. Se espera que esta contienda cobre mayor intensidad después de las elecciones primarias. Como ninguno de los candidatos tiene oponentes en las primarias, todos son, en la práctica, los nominados de sus respectivos partidos para las elecciones generales de noviembre. En la elección primaria solo verás un nombre en tu boleta. Otros candidatos que aparecerán en las boletas de las primarias incluyen al libertario Jereme Lance Peters. El candidato del Partido Verde, Gary Swing, participa mediante una campaña como candidato por escrito (write-in). Juan Ciscomani Republican Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Official X Campaign X Official Instagram Campaign Instagram Official YouTube Campaign YouTube LinkedIn Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Wikipedia ID Open Secrets Campaign Website JoAnna Mendoza Democrat Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Ballotpedia Campaign Website Representante de Estados Unidos – Distrito Congresional 7 Este distrito, representado por la demócrata Adelita Grijalva, se extiende a lo largo de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México e incluye partes de seis condados: Pima, Santa Cruz, Yuma, Cochise, Maricopa y Pinal, así como varias naciones tribales, entre ellas la Pascua Yaqui y la Tohono O’odham. Los votantes eligieron a Grijalva en una elección especial celebrada en septiembre de 2025 para ocupar el escaño que estuvo en manos de su padre, el fallecido Raúl Grijalva, durante más de dos décadas. Como ninguno de los candidatos tiene oponentes en las primarias, todos son, en la práctica, los nominados de sus respectivos partidos para las elecciones generales de noviembre. En la elección primaria solo verás un nombre en tu boleta. Daniel Francis Butierez Sr. Republican Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Campaign Website Adelita Grijalva Democrat Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Official X Campaign X Official Instagram Campaign Instagram Official YouTube Campaign YouTube LinkedIn Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Wikipedia ID Campaign Website Funcionarios electos a nivel estatal Gobernador de Arizona Este año, los arizonenses votarán de manera un poco diferente para elegir gobernador: por primera vez, los ganadores de las elecciones primarias elegirán a un vicegobernador como compañero de fórmula para las elecciones generales. El ganador de las primarias de cada partido se enfrentará a la actual gobernadora demócrata Katie Hobbs en las elecciones generales. Hobbs no tiene oponentes en las primarias de su partido, por lo que los demócratas solo verán un nombre en su boleta de las elecciones primarias. Republicanos Los republicanos de Arizona y los votantes independientes que elijan una boleta republicana podrán escoger entre cuatro candidatos. Está previsto un debate para el miércoles 17 de junio. El favorito es Andy Biggs, un conservador de extrema derecha respaldado por el presidente Donald Trump. Tanto Biggs como David Schweikert representan actualmente distritos de Arizona en la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos. Schweikert es un conservador moderado cuya reputación se vio afectada por violaciones éticas relacionadas con el financiamiento de campañas. Los otros dos candidatos republicanos son Ken Miceli, propietario de una empresa constructora en Scottsdale y presentador de podcasts, y Scott Neely, un contratista de concreto de Mesa. Participación en los eventos del 6 de enero: Biggs: De acuerdo con GovTrack, Biggs se unió a una demanda ante la Corte Suprema que buscaba descartar los votos presidenciales en cuatro estados ganados por los demócratas; participó en una campaña coordinada para presionar al entonces vicepresidente Mike Pence a excluir a los estados demócratas del conteo electoral; instó a la Legislatura de Arizona a rechazar los resultados de la elección presidencial; votó en las horas posteriores a la insurrección del 6 de enero para omitir a Arizona y/o Pensilvania del conteo electoral; y más tarde desobedeció una citación del Comité de la Cámara sobre el 6 de enero. Schweikert: De acuerdo con GovTrack, en las horas posteriores a la insurrección del 6 de enero en el Capitolio, Schweikert votó para rechazar los resultados certificados por el estado de Arizona y/o Pensilvania, lo que podría haber cambiado el resultado de la elección presidencial. Andy Biggs Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Official X Campaign X Official Instagram Campaign Instagram Official YouTube Campaign YouTube Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Campaign Website David Schweikert Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Official X Campaign X Official Instagram Campaign Instagram Official YouTube Campaign YouTube Ballotpedia Federal Election Commission Campaign Website Ken Miceli Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Scott Neely Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Green Risa Lombardo es la única candidata del Partido Verde que aparecerá en la boleta; sin embargo, el Partido Verde de Arizona está “activamente en contra” de su candidatura y ha respaldado al candidato por escrito (write-in) Carlos Meléndez. Hay otros dos candidatos que también compiten como write-ins por la nominación del Partido Verde. Son Athena Eastwood, quien es catalogada por el partido como “no respaldada”, y William “Rex” Pounds, cuya campaña es “activamente rechazada” por el partido. Risa Lombardo Campaign Facebook Campaign Website No Labels Teri Ann Hourihan Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Hugh Lytle Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube Campaign Website Secretario de Estado de Arizona La función más importante de este cargo es supervisar las elecciones. El ganador de las primarias republicanas se enfrentará al demócrata en funciones Adrian Fontes y al candidato del Partido Verde Duwayne Collier en las elecciones generales. Sin oponentes en las primarias, Fontes y Collier son, en la práctica, los nominados de sus respectivos partidos para las elecciones de noviembre. Los votantes demócratas y del Partido Verde solo verán un nombre en su boleta en la elección primaria. El Partido Verde de Arizona está “activamente en contra” de la candidatura de Collier, y en su lugar respalda al candidato por escrito Jon Ralston. El candidato republicano y actual representante estatal Alexander Kolodin estuvo involucrado en varias demandas relacionadas con fraude electoral tras las elecciones de 2020, incluida la demanda conocida como “kraken”, rechazada en una corte federal, y fue sancionado por el colegio de abogados del estado por representar a los llamados “electores falsos” que intentaron revertir los resultados presidenciales de 2020. La candidata Gina Swoboda es la ex presidenta del Partido Republicano de Arizona y cuenta con el respaldo de Trump. Anteriormente trabajó en la oficina del Secretario de Estado. Ha cuestionado políticas diseñadas para facilitar el acceso al voto, incluyendo demandas para bloquear órdenes ejecutivas de la gobernadora Hobbs que ampliaban el registro de votantes y el acceso a las boletas — una demanda que la Corte Suprema de Arizona desestimó. Vean el debate entre ambos candidatos. Alexander Kolodin Republican Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Personal X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Gina Swoboda Republican Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Fiscal General de Arizona El Fiscal General (AG, por sus siglas en inglés) es el principal funcionario de aplicación de la ley del estado, con enfoque en la protección al consumidor, acciones de cumplimiento, litigios y defensa o impugnación de leyes estatales. El AG tiene una amplia discreción sobre qué leyes defender o desafiar. Después de que la demócrata en funciones Kris Mayes ganara por un margen estrecho en 2022, se negó a defender la ley estatal sobre el aborto. Los tribunales la declararon inconstitucional. Mayes ha participado en 42 demandas contra la administración Trump. El retador republicano Warren Petersen es actualmente presidente del Senado de Arizona. El candidato republicano Rodney Glassman fue miembro del Concejo Municipal de Tucson como demócrata antes de cambiar de partido en 2015. El debate de las primarias fue tenso. Véalo aquí. El ganador de las primarias republicanas se enfrentará a Mayes en las elecciones generales. Mayes no tiene oposición en las primarias, por lo que los votantes demócratas solo verán un nombre en su boleta. Warren Petersen Republican Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Rodney Glassman Republican Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign YouTube LinkedIn Campaign Website Superintendente de Instrucción Pública El actual republicano Tom Horne enfrenta a la tesorera estatal Kimberly Yee, mientras que el trabajador de salud mental Brett Newby y la expresidenta del Glendale Community College, Teresa Leyba Ruiz, compiten por la nominación demócrata. Los ganadores se enfrentarán en las elecciones generales. La contienda se centra en el futuro del programa Empowerment Scholarship Account del estado, que ahora atiende a más de 100,000 estudiantes con cerca de mil millones de dólares anuales, con tres de los cuatro candidatos pidiendo un mayor control tras auditorías que revelaron gastos indebidos generalizados. Los candidatos también enfrentan debates sobre el desmantelamiento del Departamento de Educación federal, un déficit de financiamiento escolar de 3 mil millones de dólares ordenado por un tribunal, el escrutinio sobre currículos relacionados con diversidad, equidad e inclusión (DEI) y el cierre de la Escuela Estatal para Sordos y Ciegos de Arizona. Republicanos Watch Horne and Yee debate. Tom Horne Campaign X Campaign Website Kimberly Yee Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Official X Campaign X Campaign Website Demócratas Watch Newby and Leyba Ruiz debate. Brett Newby Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Terry Leyba Ruiz Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Comisión de la Corporación de Arizona La Comisión de la Corporación de Arizona, compuesta por cinco miembros, decide cuánto pagan los habitantes de Arizona por electricidad, gas y agua, y abordará las crecientes preocupaciones sobre centros de datos y energía renovable. Hay dos escaños en juego en 2026. Los votantes elegirán a dos candidatos en su boleta. Está en juego el caso de tarifas de Tucson Electric Power. Mike Cease participa como candidato por escrito (write-in) por el Partido Verde. Republicanos Republicanos: los votantes elegirán a dos de los tres candidatos en esta primaria para avanzar a las elecciones generales. Los titulares Kevin Thompson y Nick Myers participaron en un debate en mayo, donde defendieron el marco de tarifas basado en fórmulas que TEP utiliza para solicitar aumentos de tarifas. Véalo aquí. Kevin Thompson Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Website Nick Myers Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Ralph Heap Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Website Demócratas Clara Pratte y Jonathon Hill se postulan como equipo. Al no haber otros candidatos en esta primaria, son en la práctica los nominados de su partido para las elecciones generales de noviembre. Jonathon Hill Campaign Facebook Campaign X LinkedIn Campaign Website Clara Pratte Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Senado Estatal de Arizona Utiliza esta herramienta para consultar en qué distrito resides. Primarias republicanas del Distrito 17 El Distrito 17, de tendencia republicana, rodea las montañas Catalina e incluye partes de Marana, Oro Valley, Saddlebrooke y Vail. El actual senador republicano Vince Leach no busca la reelección. El ganador de las primarias republicanas se enfrentará al demócrata Edgar Soto en las elecciones generales. Soto no tiene oponentes en las primarias de su partido, por lo que los votantes demócratas solo verán un nombre en su boleta de las primarias. Vea el debate entre los candidatos republicanos Anthony Dunham y Chris King. Debate aquí. Anthony Dunham Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Website Chris King Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Primarias demócratas del Distrito 20 El Distrito 20, de mayoría latina y dominado por el Partido Demócrata, cubre áreas urbanas de Tucson, incluyendo la Universidad de Arizona, el centro de la ciudad, Flowing Wells, South Tucson y Drexel Heights, además de parte de la nación Pascua Yaqui y la zona rural de Avra Valley. El escaño está vacante porque la demócrata en funciones Sally Ann Gonzales está limitada por término en el Senado estatal y se postula para un escaño en la Cámara de Representantes en este distrito. Vea el debate entre las candidatas demócratas, la representante estatal Alma Hernández, quien también está limitada por término en la Cámara, y el ex miembro del Concejo Municipal de Tucson Rocque Pérez. Debate aquí. Alma Hernandez Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Personal Instagram Campaign YouTube OpenStates Campaign Website Rocque Perez Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website 🔖 Read more about this race Rocque Perez on schools, water and housing in LD20 | Tucson Spotlight, May 22, 2026 Alma Hernandez on water, ESAs and housing in LD20 | Tucson Spotlight, May 21, 2026 Cámara de Representantes de Arizona Utiliza esta herramienta para consultar en qué distrito resides. Primarias republicanas del Distrito 19 El Distrito 19, de fuerte tendencia republicana, es un distrito fronterizo que incluye partes de los condados de Pima, Cochise, Santa Cruz y Graham, así como todo el condado de Greenlee. Los votantes elegirán a dos candidatos para representar al partido en las elecciones generales. El representante en funciones Lupe Díaz busca la reelección. El actual senador estatal David Gowan ha alcanzado el límite de mandatos en el Senado y busca un escaño en la Cámara de Representantes. Cheryl Caswell compite contra ellos. La representante en funciones Gail Griffin ha alcanzado el límite de mandatos en la Cámara y se postula sin oposición para el escaño del Senado estatal correspondiente a este distrito. Los dos ganadores republicanos se enfrentarán a los demócratas Jackie O’Donnell Anderson y Aiden Swallow. Ambos no tienen oposición en las primarias de su partido, por lo que los votantes demócratas solo verán dos nombres en su boleta de las elecciones primarias. Cheryl Caswell Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Website Lupe Diaz Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Personal X Personal YouTube OpenStates Campaign Website David Gowan Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X OpenStates Campaign Website Primarias demócratas del Distrito 20 El Distrito 20, de mayoría latina y dominado por el Partido Demócrata, cubre áreas urbanas de Tucson, incluyendo la Universidad de Arizona, el centro de la ciudad, Flowing Wells, South Tucson y Drexel Heights, además de parte de la nación Pascua Yaqui y la zona rural de Avra Valley. Los votantes elegirán a dos candidatos. No hay republicanos en la boleta, aunque Katherine Weasel participa mediante una campaña como candidata por escrito (write-in). La demócrata en funciones Betty Villegas busca la reelección. Su compañera de fórmula, Alma Hernández, ha alcanzado el límite de mandatos en la Cámara de Representantes y ahora se postula para el escaño del Senado estatal correspondiente a este distrito. Sally Ann Gonzales es la actual senadora del distrito y ha alcanzado el límite de mandatos en esa cámara, por lo que busca un escaño en la Cámara de Representantes. Los otros candidatos son los maestros Ben Koehler y Genoveva Díaz. Genoveva Diaz Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Sally Ann Gonzales Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X OpenStates Ben Koehler Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Betty Villegas Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Official X Campaign Instagram Personal YouTube LinkedIn Campaign Website Primarias demócratas del Distrito 21 El Distrito 21 es un distrito fronterizo de mayoría latina que incluye partes de Tucson y de los condados de Pima, Cochise y Santa Cruz. Los votantes elegirán a dos de cuatro candidatos para avanzar a las elecciones generales. Las representantes en funciones Consuelo Hernández y Stephanie Stahl Hamilton buscan la reelección y son desafiadas por Maritza Higuera y Miranda López. Vea el debate entre las candidatas demócratas. Las dos ganadoras se enfrentarán al republicano Christopher Kibbey en las elecciones generales. Kibbey no tiene oposición en las primarias de su partido, por lo que los votantes republicanos solo verán un nombre en su boleta de las primarias para esta contienda. Consuelo Hernandez Official Facebook Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Personal Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Maritza Higuera Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Miranda Lopez Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Campaign Facebook Personal Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram Personal Instagram Campaign YouTube OpenStates Campaign Website Primarias demócratas del Distrito 23 Este distrito fronterizo, ubicado principalmente en Yuma, también incluye partes de los condados de Maricopa, Pima y Pinal, así como una parte de la Nación Tohono O’odham. Es un distrito de mayoría latina y podría considerarse un distrito competitivo. Los votantes elegirán a dos de cuatro candidatos para avanzar a las elecciones generales. La representante en funciones Mariana Sandoval busca otro mandato. Sus contrincantes son Emilia Cortez, Juan Manuel Guerrero y Naomi Miguel. Los dos ganadores se enfrentarán a los republicanos Gary Garcia Snyder y a la representante en funciones Michele Peña en las elecciones generales. Al no tener oponentes en las primarias, ambos son, en la práctica, los nominados republicanos para las elecciones generales. Los votantes republicanos solo verán dos nombres en su boleta de las primarias para esta contienda. Emilia Cortez Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Juan Manuel Guerrero Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Naomi Miguel Campaign Facebook Campaign Instagram Campaign Website Mariana Sandoval Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Instagram LinkedIn Campaign Website Municipal Municipal de South Tucson Marana Créditos Traducción: Beatriz Limón  Mantén informada a Arizona El equipo de Arizona Luminaria está trabajando incansablemente para ofrecerte reportajes en profundidad sobre las elecciones de Arizona 2026. Ayúdanos a continuar con esta labor tan importante donando hoy a nuestra sala de redacción sin fines de lucro. The post Mariana Sandoval appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b1519197238567834d420 Carville warns Dems need 'somebody that can win this god--- thing' when asked if AOC is viable for 2028 te 2026-06-23T23:22:01.038Z Carville warns Dems need 'somebody that can win this god--- thing' when asked if AOC is viable for 2028 Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville and his co-host Al Hunt offered their takes on why Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., will not be a viable contender for the 2028 election. While Hunt and Carville are both staunch Democrats, they have warned time and time again that the party needs to shift away from far-left policies and social agendas if it wants to win elections. When one listener noted increasing talk of Ocasio-Cortez’s prospects as a 2028 contender, asking if America is ready for a female president, Hunt offered a 2-pronged answer. "I don't think AOC will be the nominee or the next president. I think she is a formidable communicator and figure. The Democratic Party is not a left-wing party," he first answered. "Republicans love to paint Mamdani and look at others, and they'll pick the new Washington mayor as a socialist, but the Democratic Party is a mainstream progressive party and AOC will be a force, but she's not going to be that kind of a force." WATCH: AOC LEAVES DOOR OPEN TO 2028 WHITE HOUSE BID: 'MAYBE, MAYBE NOT' As for whether a woman can win, he argued this is entirely possible, but as with a candidate of any identity, he said quality is what counts. "The country is ready for a female president if we put up a good candidate. We have not put up a good female candidate," he said. "And I don't know that that'll be the case in 2028 or '32." As with other identities, such as Black, Jewish, or gay contenders, they can win "in state houses and I think with the right candidate, they do it in the national level, too." "Well, also Hillary lost because of a distributional fluke," Carville replied. "She carried the popular vote relatively easily, and she had bad distribution, bad turnout. Harris did not lose because she was a female. She did not lose because she was a female, a non-White female." DEMOCRATIC STRATEGISTS SAY 2028 CANDIDATE 'HAS TO BE A WHITE GUY': REPORT The reason Harris lost, Carville argued, was because she was seen as a continuation of the status quo of the Biden era, and the American people were desperate for change. Carville went on to say that while he is proud of the fact Democrats can nominate a diverse array of candidates, they must focus first and foremost on setting aside identity concerns and focus on electability. "So, I think a female could win easily. It almost happened before. It kind of should have happened," he argued. "But also, I don't think the party's going to care if we nominate a White male either. I think that the lust for winning is just get somebody that can win this god--- thing, and we'll worry about everything else after." "Yeah, I think you're right," Hunt replied. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b1505197238567834d417 Disney scare unfolds after teen exits log ride moments before 50-foot plunge te 2026-06-23T23:21:41.581Z Disney scare unfolds after teen exits log ride moments before 50-foot plunge A 13-year-old Disneyland guest was medically evaluated after exiting a ride vehicle and sliding down the final 50-foot plunge of Tiana's Bayou Adventure. The incident occurred on Sunday on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, one of Disneyland’s log flume rides, according to a Disneyland spokesperson. The boy got out of the log ride vehicle before the attraction's final descent. A cast member immediately stopped the ride, and the teen was later taken to a local hospital for evaluation, the spokesperson said. RIDERS CAUGHT ON CAMERA STUCK IN MIDAIR ON CALIFORNIA AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE He was evaluated as a precaution and later released. Tiana's Bayou Adventure remained closed for the remainder of Sunday evening before reopening the following day, according to reports. Witnesses who discussed the incident online described the boy sliding down the steep drop before emergency personnel arrived. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER One Reddit user who was riding the attraction at the time claimed that several passengers saw the boy fall moments before the ride came to a stop. "He attempted to exit the ride vehicle at the top of the final drop," another user wrote. "The ride stop mechanism failed to engage or was already past the threshold for the vehicle to enter free fall." Another commenter said Disneyland security and medical personnel quickly responded to the scene. "Luck was on his side," another user wrote. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The attraction opened in 2024, replacing Splash Mountain, and is inspired by Disney's animated film "The Princess and the Frog." Fox News Digital previously reported on another amusement ride accident that left two girls hospitalized after they fell from a Ferris wheel during a harvest festival in Louisiana. Authorities said the girls fell an estimated 15 to 20 feet when a Ferris wheel malfunctioned during the annual event in New Roads, Louisiana, in November 2025. First responders treated the victims at the scene before they were airlifted with moderate to severe injuries to a children's hospital in Baton Rouge. One of the girls was later released, while the other remained hospitalized. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten of Fox News Digital contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b14f2197238567834d40e Carnival Cruise passengers banned for ending trip to the Bahamas with a morning brawl te 2026-06-23T23:21:22.124Z Carnival Cruise passengers banned for ending trip to the Bahamas with a morning brawl Perhaps the disappointment of going an entire Carnival Cruise without a brawl got to them. Maybe it was frayed nerves following a trip to the Bahamas. Whatever the reason, more than a dozen passengers got involved in a wild fight while waiting in the customs line at Port Miami. The chaos broke out while you were arriving at the office at around 8 a.m. on Monday morning. The Carnival Conquest had docked, passengers had gotten off the cruise ship and an argument apparently between two women set it off. CRUISE DOS AND DON'TS: TOP 5 THINGS THAT WILL GET YOU BANNED FOR LIFE The Daily Mail reports that a woman dressed in a black strapless dress ducked under a line divider and started throwing punches at a woman in her pajamas. If that doesn’t set the scene, nothing will. A third woman jumped in, pulled some hair, then all hell broke loose. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers put an end to the madness, or as some might refer to it, the perfect end to their Carnival Cruise experience. The Daily Mail spoke to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and Carnival Cruise Lines about the brawl. It turns out that nobody was arrested because all involved refused to press charges. The sheriff’s office also told the outlet that the reason for the disagreement, between what they say was two families, isn’t known. While they avoided taking a trip to jail, 16 people didn’t avoid making the cruise line’s "Do Not Sail List," according to a spokesperson. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "The incident occurred in the debarkation area under the authority of US Customs and Border Patrol [sic]," the company told the outlet. "We are appreciative of law enforcement’s swift response and handling of the matter. We do not tolerate such behavior." I don't know about you, but man do I miss going on a cruise. I haven’t been in more than a decade. There's something about buffets, the open sea and the potential for an incredible amount of chaos that I kind of miss. It's like a trip to Walmart, but on steroids and with excursions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b14de197238567834d405 Army sergeant sentenced after shooting 5 soldiers and his male fiancé at Fort Stewart te 2026-06-23T23:21:02.671Z Army sergeant sentenced after shooting 5 soldiers and his male fiancé at Fort Stewart The U.S. Army Office of Special Trial Counsel (OSTC) announced that an Army sergeant who opened fire on his own unit and his male fiancé at Fort Stewart in Georgia last summer has been sentenced to six consecutive life sentences with the possibility of parole. Sgt. Quornelius S. Radford, 29, was convicted by a military judge of attempting to murder five soldiers and his fiancé during an Aug. 6 shooting rampage.  In addition to his life sentences, Radford will forfeit all pay and allowances, be reduced in rank to E-1, and receive a dishonorable discharge from the Army, according to a statement from OSTC. He will serve his confinement at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. SHOOTING AT GEORGIA'S FORT STEWART INJURES 5 SOLDIERS; SUSPECT IN CUSTODY Maj. Matthew Fields, a prosecutor with the OSTC, said the life sentence "reflects the profound betrayal at the heart of this case," noting that soldiers are trained to face danger from the enemy, not from those standing next to them in formation. "Sgt. Radford turned his weapon on his own unit, shooting fellow Soldiers, including members of his leadership, shattering the trust that is essential to every military organization," Fields said. Army CID special agent in charge Ryan O’Connor added the conviction confirms the branch’s "commitment to the safety and security of our service members and military communities." WIFE CONVICTED OF MURDERING ARMY SOLDIER HUSBAND AT HOME ON MILITARY BASE Fox News Digital previously reported that Radford, an automated logistics sergeant from Jacksonville, Florida, who joined the Army in 2018, had no known prior disciplinary issues within his chain of command — though local court records revealed a concealed DUI arrest from May 2025. The shooting spree began after Radford left his home following an argument with his male fiancé.  Fearing that Radford was suicidal, his fiancé followed him to the Georgia military installation. While attempting to calm him down in the parking lot of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area, Radford pulled out a loaded personal firearm and shot him. ARMY WIFE PLEADS GUILTY TO FATALLY STABBING INFANT SON IN THE NECK AT GEORGIA MILITARY BASE Radford then proceeded inside the unit's offices, where he shot four soldiers and attempted to shoot a fifth, but missed. Fellow soldiers tackled and subdued Radford, holding him down until law enforcement arrived. At the time of the attack, Brig. Gen. John Lubas said the intervening soldiers "without a doubt, prevented further casualties." Soldiers in the unit immediately provided first aid to the wounded until EMS arrived. All six victims survived the attack, but they testified during the trial that they suffered devastating trauma.  Every victim told the military judge that Radford deserved the maximum sentence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b14cb197238567834d3fc NPS investigates after 23-year-old reportedly swept over notorious Yosemite waterfall te 2026-06-23T23:20:43.219Z NPS investigates after 23-year-old reportedly swept over notorious Yosemite waterfall The National Park Service (NPS) is investigating an incident at Yosemite National Park after receiving reports that an individual suffered what appeared to be a major fall Saturday. Multiple people who claimed to have witnessed the incident reported online that the fall may have been fatal. Officials identified the victim as a 23-year-old male at Nevada Fall, a notoriously dangerous and slippery area marked by a steep drop and powerful waterfall. "The National Park Service is investigating an incident involving a 23-year-old male at Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park on June 20, 2026," NPS told Fox News Digital in a statement on Monday. RISING CLIMBING STAR PLUNGES TO DEATH FROM YOSEMITE'S EL CAPITAN MID-LIVESTREAM "Park dispatch received reports that an individual had gone over the fall, and National Park Service rangers and Yosemite Search and Rescue personnel responded." Search and recovery operations were conducted in the area below the fall, according to officials. The incident remains under investigation, NPS added. The agency released the statement after multiple people reported on social media that they witnessed the incident, with one Reddit user claiming they were in the area when they heard people screaming. "There were a bunch of friends that were dragged by the current in the top of Nevada’s fall today," the user wrote. "The girl was saved but another person with her went with the current to the fall." FATHER DIES TRYING TO SAVE 7-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER AFTER GIANT WAVE SWEEPS HER OUT TO SEA AT CALIFORNIA BEACH The victim reportedly fell after attempting to save the woman near the waterfall. "A person nearby handed the girl a branch and she was rescued but the other person couldn’t attach to anything and went with the current to the fall," the user added. "That was horrifying to see… I was literally shaking for about 1hour… and it was so sad to see the girl rescued and her friends crying the whole time." According to the witness, a helicopter arrived roughly one hour after the incident appearing to search the area, followed by rescue hikers arriving with equipment. "The helicopter came and was searching for a while but we didn’t see it doing an action.. later on we saw the rescuers hiking to the Nevada falls with some materials," the user said. Nevada Fall is known for its steep, slippery and dangerous conditions, featuring a powerful waterfall and fast-moving currents along a roughly 600-foot descent. "You just don’t realize how slippery that granite can be and how strong the current is," another Reddit user wrote. "And there’s nothing to hold on to on the way down towards the falls." Another individual added that a fall from the area would likely be fatal. "That’s not something that anyone can survive, even if they had a life jacket and helmet on at the time," the individual wrote. "I don’t think I’ll ever hang out up there again in May, June, or July.  There is just too many people and the water is way too dangerous.  As a former lifeguard, it’s too stressful seeing all the goofballs messing around on slick rocks and massive water flows." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b125d197238567834d354 Areas to Watch in a Complicated South Carolina Primary Runoff te 2026-06-23T23:10:21.487Z Areas to Watch in a Complicated South Carolina Primary Runoff President Trump has said he supports both Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson in the Republican primary runoff for governor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b102e197238567834d31a Talarico says he 'hates Christianity' in unearthed interview with transgender 'Latinx' theologian te 2026-06-23T23:01:02.549Z Talarico says he 'hates Christianity' in unearthed interview with transgender 'Latinx' theologian A prominent Democrat running for a critical U.S. Senate seat in Texas told a self-identified transgender, queer, "Latinx" podcast host that he "hates Christianity" in a 2021 interview. In a recently resurfaced episode of the "Activist Theology Podcast," James Talarico, a Democratic state lawmaker now running for the Senate, confided that "I always think of myself as a Christian who hates Christianity." He went on to say, "I always get drawn back into it because nowhere else, in no other political philosophy and no other economic theory do I find anything nearly as truly radical or revolutionary as the teachings of that barefoot Rabbi." Moments later, he told the podcast hosts that he believed the teachings of Christ are similar to "the teachings of the Buddha and other mystical traditions." Democrats are hopeful that Talarico will flip one of Texas’ Senate seats blue for the first time in decades, which would be devastating for the GOP’s odds of retaining its upper chamber majority. He is running against Republican Ken Paxton, who currently serves as Texas attorney general. ‘GOD IS NON-BINARY’: TEXAS DEM NOMINEE TALARICO’S PAST REMARKS ON ABORTION, RACE AND GENDER DRAW SCRUTINY Though Talarico has touted his ability to draw both Democrats and moderate Republicans, his history of controversial statements has cast doubt on his bipartisan appeal. While identifying as a Presbyterian seminarian, Talarico has caused consternation by claiming "God is nonbinary" and that there are six genders. He also raised eyebrows in a resurfaced clip in which he called reducing meat consumption "existential" to fighting climate change. The latest comments to resurface come from Talarico’s interview with Roberto Che Espinoza, a transgender-identifying author, and Rev. Anna Golladay, a progressive minister currently running for Congress in Tennessee as a Democrat. During the interview, Talarico said he has been inspired by Espinoza’s writings, saying, "I couldn’t contain my inner fanboy because I had read your book last year, and it continues to inspire me, and y’all’s work continues to inspire me." Talarico explained that his upbringing was influenced by what he described as a "Christian anarchist tradition." He described himself as a "boring, cis-white man" and quipped, "I added Presbyterian to spice it up." CRUZ SAYS MAMDANI, AOC, PLATNER SHOW DEMOCRATS' LEFTWARD SHIFT: 'THAT'S WHERE THE ENERGY IS' He added that "my imagination is also just limited by my own background and identity, my whiteness, my masculinity, all those things limit my imagination about what’s possible. So, I have to continually press against that to try to expand the limits of what I’m dreaming of for our community. And that’s where, you know, Dr. Robyn [Espinoza], your book helps me do that and podcasts like this help me do that." He later accused his Republican colleagues who don't support transgender bathrooms of "threatening the existence" of people he loves, referring to them as "monsters." "I have to work with people who have passed these policies that threaten the existence of people that I love," he said. "Now they don’t threaten my existence, for the most part, but they threaten the existence of my friends and my loved ones. When I got elected, I went searching for those monsters, right? I got elected to the state house, and I was like, ‘I’m ready to find the monstrous people who passed these, you know, the show me your papers legislation, the bathroom bill." However, he said, "I didn't find monsters," instead, "I found people who loved their kids, who loved their partners, who loved their colleagues, their immediate neighbors. "That was, like, a big — something that I struggled with my first term — like, how they could, you know, vote this way on the floor and then turn around and be so personally decent." TRUMP ROASTS DEM CANDIDATE AS UNELECTABLE FOR CARDINAL SIN IN TEXAS Commenting on the latest resurfaced statements, Zach Kraft, a spokesman for the Republican National Committee, told Fox News Digital, "You have to be either crazy or stupid to run for Senate in Texas openly hating Christianity and BBQ but 'loving' transgender kids." "James Talarico is a wolf in sheep's clothing, who has made it clear he intends to destroy Texans' way of life and replace it with his woke socialist utopia where there are six genders, a Green New Deal, and a non-binary God," he added. In response, JT Ennis, a spokesperson for Talarico’s campaign, told Fox News Digital that "the Christian seminarian who’s dedicated his life to the teachings of Jesus Christ obviously doesn’t hate Christianity." "James is a devout Christian who fights religious and political corruption when he sees it — because there’s nothing Christ-like about powerful people twisting the teachings of Jesus to justify hate, violence, and greed," added Ennis. "While billionaire-bought politicians like Ken Paxton attack James for his faith — he will continue encouraging Texans across the political spectrum to come together by loving their neighbors as themselves," he said. Fox News Digital reached out to Paxton’s campaign for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b1005197238567834d2db When to Expect Results in Maryland, New York, South Carolina and Utah te 2026-06-23T23:00:21.078Z When to Expect Results in Maryland, New York, South Carolina and Utah Voters have been casting ballots in several primaries and runoff elections. Unofficial results will probably be known late Tuesday or early Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b0de9197238567834d2a2 Five charged after jumping out of pickup truck to allegedly rob a man at gunpoint — for $30 vape pen: police te 2026-06-23T22:51:21.912Z Five charged after jumping out of pickup truck to allegedly rob a man at gunpoint — for $30 vape pen: police Five Florida men are facing felony robbery charges after police allege they held up a man walking home from work and stole a vape pen worth about $30. The robbery happened around 9:36 p.m. Sunday in Winter Haven, according to the Winter Haven Police Department. Investigators said the victim was walking home after his shift when a pickup truck pulled up beside him and five men jumped out, demanding everything in his pockets. The victim told the group he only had a cellphone and a vape pen, police said. One of the suspects allegedly lifted his shirt to reveal a gun tucked into his waistband and demanded the items. FLORIDA POLICE ARREST 3 TEENAGERS ACCUSED OF COMMITTING ARMED ROBBERY AT A MEMORIAL SERVICE Police said the men searched the victim's pockets and took the vape pen. They then demanded his cellphone, but the victim refused to hand it over and told them it had a tracker on it. The suspects then got back into the truck and drove away. Officers later located the pickup outside a residence, where they spotted several men matching the suspects' descriptions, according to police. When the men saw officers, they ran into the residence and initially refused to come out, police said. Authorities eventually detained the suspects after they exited the home. STUDENT CHARGED AFTER 5 STABBED AT HIGH SCHOOL IN VIOLENT ALTERCATION OVER VAPE PEN Investigators also interviewed a 17-year-old girl who was riding in the truck during the incident. According to police, she said she had accompanied her boyfriend and his friends to several stores before they stopped near a cemetery in the area. The teen told investigators she did not witness what happened outside the truck but heard yelling. She later saw one of the men return to the vehicle holding a green vape pen and say he had "got the vape," according to police. Authorities arrested Damarius Jamel Taylor, 18, of Avon Park; Tayshawn Williams, 18, of Auburndale; Javon Prince Jackson-Roby, 19, of Avon Park; Martice Spears Jr., 19; and Deshawn Antwon Lampkin, 19. All five men were charged with robbery with a weapon and petit theft, police said. Taylor was also arrested on an outstanding warrant from Highlands County. Two 17-year-old girls were also charged with resisting arrest without violence in connection with the investigation, according to police. One allegedly provided officers with a false birth date, while the other allegedly refused to allow officers into the residence after the suspects ran inside. Fox News Digital reached out to the Winter Haven Police Department for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b0dd6197238567834d299 Stabbing near Nantucket ferry docks rattles wealthy island enclave as summer crowds arrive te 2026-06-23T22:51:02.456Z Stabbing near Nantucket ferry docks rattles wealthy island enclave as summer crowds arrive A person was stabbed Tuesday morning in the heart of downtown Nantucket, just steps from the ferry docks that funnel thousands of summer visitors onto the famously wealthy Massachusetts island, authorities said. Nantucket police said officers responded at 10:23 a.m. to South Beach Street between Broad Street and Oak Street for a reported stabbing. The area is by a busy commercial stretch near the Steamship Authority ferry terminal, where tourists spill into the island’s cobblestoned downtown. The injured person was treated at the scene and rushed by the Nantucket Fire Department to Nantucket Cottage Hospital, police said. The stabbing unfolded in one of Nantucket’s most heavily trafficked areas. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Witnesses told the Nantucket Current that the stabbing followed a verbal and physical altercation between the driver of a Myles Reis garbage truck and the driver of a Sayles Seafood delivery truck that had parked in the area. After the stabbing, the injured person ran toward "The Strip," witnesses told the local outlet, where employees at Stubby’s and other nearby businesses tried to stop the bleeding with napkins before first responders arrived. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS 🚨 Have a tip about crime, public safety, or an issue affecting your community? 📩 Email me: sarah.rumpf@fox.com 🎥 X: @s_rumpfwhitten Whether it’s a developing case, a concerning trend, or something you believe deserves attention, your information could help lead to our next story or investigation. A second person involved in the incident was detained at the scene, according to authorities. As of Tuesday evening, officials had not released the suspect’s identity, but an arraignment was scheduled for Wednesday morning in Nantucket District Court. Police said the investigation remained active and that no further details would be released. FOLLOW US ON X The alleged attack came as Nantucket enters peak summer season, when the normally quiet island is transformed by waves of vacationers, day-trippers, seasonal workers and wealthy homeowners. Massachusetts State Police declined to provide additional detail, referring Fox News Digital to the Nantucket Police Department. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b0dc2197238567834d287 WM Phoenix Open role in new PGA Tour format remains a mystery te 2026-06-23T22:50:42.494Z WM Phoenix Open role in new PGA Tour format remains a mystery PHOENIX – The role of the WM Phoenix Open in a newly announced PGA Tour restructuring remains a mystery. The Tiger Woods-led Future Competition Committee unveiled a significant overhaul of the PGA Tour at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut, Tuesday. The tour will implement the new structure in 2028, which establishes a tiered system that includes promotion and relegation and two main player divisions: the PGA Tour Championship series and the PGA Tour Challenger Series.  Questions surrounding the Phoenix Open have come as a result of the unfinalized list of PGA tour events expected to be a part of the new championship series. Despite the uncertainty, the chairman of the 2027 tournament at TPC Scottsdale did not sound concerned. “The WM Phoenix Open is far more than a golf tournament – it’s one of Arizona’s premier events and a powerful driver of economic impact, charitable giving, sustainability and community pride,” Chris Camacho said. “The Thunderbirds have built something truly special alongside WM and the PGA Tour, and we remain confident in the tournament’s continued success and long-term future.” The tour has finalized 10 of the 15 events that will make up the championship series. The remaining five sites will either be filled by existing PGA Tour events, or host new tournaments in new markets. The markets under consideration are Boston, Denver, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C. Numerous places have expressed interest in becoming a host city, Rolapp said.  “I think we have 10 of the 15 identified,” Rolapp said. “Those will be subject to further announcement. We’re not prepared to announce anything today. But we’re very excited about the attention we’re getting and the demand for these events as well as others.” The news has attracted mixed reaction from a fan base grounded in traditionalism. “From day one, the focus of the Future Competition Committee has been to build the best version of the PGA Tour, and to do so in a way that reflects the voice of our players and the expectations of our fans,” PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp said in a press release. “This model positions the PGA Tour for the future, and our focus now shifts to finalizing the details and preparing for implementation in 2028.” The PGA Tour plans to implement a season-long point system in each series. The system will be used to determine who will be promoted, relegated and retained at the end of each season. Players who finish top 20 in points of the challenger series will be eligible for promotion to the championship series. The change is meant to appeal to fans and media, providing more real-time and transparent player performance tracking.  “This work was bigger than any one player or person – it was about designing the strongest possible version of the PGA Tour for the future generations of fans and players,” Tiger Woods, chairman of the Future Competition Committee, said in a press release. “From the beginning, the committee’s focus was on delivering a better experience for our fans, while creating a model that best sets up the Tour, its players and its partners for long-term success and stability.” A new postseason format was also included in the new plans. The tour will include match play for the first time, something Rolapp says fans have yearned for.  “Match play is a format our fans have been asking for, and I look forward to sharing more details about the postseason in my press conference at the Tour Championship in August,” Rolapp said at the Travelers Championship. “There’s great examples in the golf ecosystem for match play that’s compelling and that works, not only for fans, but also, as I mentioned, that the players feel are compelling. Our focus was to make sure that the players felt it was authentic, and I think that’s where most of the attention was.”  Rolapp hopes to bring the tour to fans all over the country.  “I think the goal is to go to prestigious courses that we’re not there a lot, that fans will recognize as prestigious,” Rolapp said. “We’re also not above building things on our own. I think one of the most successful tournaments in the world, you can’t argue it, is The Players Championship. That was a course that was built for that event. That’s certainly on the table. But I think there are plenty of great golf courses in this country that we’d like to get to.” Golfer Maverick McNealy, who served on the Future Competition Committee, is optimistic about the positives the new format could bring.  “I mean, in some ways, it’s a big change, but in other ways it’s going to be the PGA Tour you know and love,” McNealy said at the Traveler’s Championship. “It’s just you’re going to know where to find it. You’re going to know when it is, when it starts, when it stops. We’re going to go to some awesome golf courses. We’re going to run really, really competitive tournaments that matter a lot for the players to win. I’m really excited for 2028. I can’t wait to start playing in that system. If you have player buy-in, it’s going to be a great thing.”  The WM Phoenix Open has drawn golf and non-golf fans alike since 1932, with a more casual atmosphere that’s helped appeal to the average sports fan. Its stop on the tour often coincides with the Super Bowl, and event leaders are confident it can withstand change. The post WM Phoenix Open role in new PGA Tour format remains a mystery appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b0b7d197238567834d209 Jennifer Grey, Tracy Pollan go topless in throwback photo as fans gush over 'shredded' looks te 2026-06-23T22:41:01.994Z Jennifer Grey, Tracy Pollan go topless in throwback photo as fans gush over 'shredded' looks Jennifer Grey went topless in a throwback photo celebrating her close friend Tracy Pollan's 66th birthday. The "Dirty Dancing" star took to Instagram to share a blurry photo of the two posing topless at the beach, writing, "Happy birthday @tracy.pollan [heart emoji] Friendship like this is [star emoji] 'if you fall I will catch you, I’ll be waiting… time after time!'" The photo featured the two friends with their arms around each other, wearing nothing but bikini bottoms. Their toned abs were clear in the photo, and their chests were covered by cleverly placed star emojis. PAULINA PORIZKOVA WOWS IN STRIKING BIKINI WHILE CELEBRATING HER 61ST BIRTHDAY Pollan got a kick out of the post, writing in the comments section, "Hahahaha I love you!!" Fans of the two also loved the post, with one writing, "What 1980s exercises were you ladies doing to get abs like that? happy friendship day to you both." "Good GRIEF!!! Respectfully," another wrote. "Shredded," another fan added, while a third chimed in with, "Lucky to have that kinda friendship! Happy Birthday!" Grey and Pollan, who is married to "Back to the Future" star Michael J. Fox, first met in the 1970s when they were both students at the private Dalton School in Manhattan. The two have remained close ever since. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The ladies recently proved they still look great in bikinis when they shared photos from their recent girls' trip to the beach. Grey shared photos of the two of them enjoying time together, captioning the post, "Long overdue girls trip @tracy.pollan giggled like we were back in high school." "I’ve always been a girl’s girl. I call my girlfriends my framily," Grey previously told AARP. "They’re the people I trust most. I’ve had the same friends forever. Sometimes you know who you are based on the people who know you so well. My best friend is Tracy Pollan. My other best friend is Maggie Wheeler." Grey made her movie debut in 1984 and had her big break just two years later when she starred as Jeanie Bueller, the frustrated older sister in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," who spends much of the movie trying to prove her younger brother is faking being sick in order to have a day off. Her career-defining role as Frances "Baby" Houseman in "Dirty Dancing" came in 1987. She starred opposite Patrick Swayze as an upper-middle-class teenager who falls for her dance instructor while on vacation with her family in the Catskills. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS When speaking about the success of the movie to AARP, Grey noted, "Nobody ever sets out to say or do things that become iconic." "When we made the movie, it was a less complicated time," she said. "Everybody saw the movie at the same time. There wasn’t the opportunity to watch everything at every time, so we all had to focus. We came together in theaters, and we shared that experience. There was a zeitgeist of people coming together to watch." She continued: "It became something we all shared. And even now when talking about that movie, we’re really talking about that moment and what it meant for all of us. We all want to believe a change is possible and that it can explode into a better iteration of our lives." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b0b6a197238567834d200 The NHL is reportedly considering one of two major Texas cities for its next round of expansion te 2026-06-23T22:40:42.555Z The NHL is reportedly considering one of two major Texas cities for its next round of expansion The NHL's last round of expansion — which included the Vegas Golden Knights, Seattle Kraken, and, if you want to get technical, Utah Mammoth — has been nothing short of a success, so why not go from 32 teams to 33 or maybe more? Well, according to a report from ESPN's Emily Kaplan, the NHL is gearing up to start its next expansion process with two Lone Star State options: Austin and Houston. Kaplan reported that this was discussed at the league's board of governors meeting on Tuesday in New York City, and it shows where the league's head might be when it comes to where they'd like to go next. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Atlanta (yes, for a third time) has emerged as a potential expansion destination, and a return to Arizona has also been floated in the past. Of course, Quebec City is always part of the conversation, and the idea of a second team in the Toronto market continues to generate interest. But according to Kaplan's report, the league is zeroing in on Texas, a giant state home to just one team as it stands, the Dallas Stars. Both cities have some hockey history. Austin has been home to minor league teams, including the current Texas Stars, Dallas' AHL affiliate, who play in one of the city's suburbs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE As for Houston, it has been home to a few different iterations of the Houston Aeros, with the most notable being the World Hockey Association version in the 1970s, which at one point featured Gordie Howe. Of course, there are a ton of factors that go into expansion — including finding someone who can pony up the rumored $2 billion expansion fee — but the markets themselves present two very different opportunities. Austin is the biggest market in the country without a team in one of the four major North American leagues. The NHL would have a chance to be the first, and that was a strategy that worked out well in Las Vegas. Of course, it also didn't hurt that the Golden Knights have been competitive every season since they entered the league. But, on the other hand, Houston is one of the biggest markets the NHL is not a part of. Sure, Houston is a massive TV market, but they would also be trying to compete for fans' attention and money with established organizations in the Astros, Rockets and Texans. Who knows which one it will be, or whether they ultimately turn to another destination. Whatever the case, it seems the NHL is getting serious about expansion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b0928197238567834d17e Here's why Major League Baseball's response to Giants' Pride Night hat controversy is so misleading te 2026-06-23T22:31:04.250Z Here's why Major League Baseball's response to Giants' Pride Night hat controversy is so misleading Major League Baseball has once again found itself in the middle of unnecessary controversy. After years of growth and momentum as a result of rule changes to speed up pace of play and increase the amount of action on the field, ratings have surged and attendance continues to improve. But despite the obvious positives, the league seems to be committed to alienating as many fans as possible by allowing overt political messages. Always slanted in one direction, of course. The latest incident involves the San Francisco Giants, who held their annual "Pride Night" celebration earlier in June. Several players engaged in a form of protest by writing Bible verses on their hats, specifically referencing a verse from Genesis that discusses the rainbow representing God's covenant. Only one player, reliever Sam Hentges, wore the traditional hat without the rainbow logo. Then, the league made things worse by issuing an official warning to the players who wrote the verses. Essentially implying that they would treat these specific messages differently than other similar incidents in the past. MLB COMMISSIONER TELLS SEN. HAWLEY GIANTS PLAYERS WON’T BE DISCIPLINED OVER BIBLE VERSES ON PRIDE NIGHT HATS Reactions were swift. The Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Harmeet Dhillon announced that she'd referred the league's warning to the EEOC for a potential investigation. The attorney general of Florida, James Uthmeier, announced his own investigation. And Republican Sen. Josh Hawley from Missouri sent a letter to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred demanding answers. Manfred, surprisingly, responded. Initially, many believed the league's answer was a sort of "victory," with Manfred and the league saying these players would not be subject to discipline for writing Bible verses and that it was a "routine oral warning" without attached punishment. But a closer reading of Manfred's answer indicates that Major League Baseball has always and will continue to privilege certain viewpoints over others. As well as revealing that the teams who have special Pride Night uniforms are likely putting their players in an uncomfortable situation without proper explanation. In the letter, Manfred says that while many teams have faith-based events, the league "does not regulate" them, "but also does not permit Clubs or players to utilize special uniforms/equipment for such games, or alter the uniform or equipment." The league's claim is that they changed their rules in 2023 to specifically avoid such situations, that they didn't want their players or clubs becoming vehicles for political statements. After specifically encouraging and celebrating political statements in 2020, when they thought it would benefit them. DOJ CRACKING DOWN ON MLB FOR POTENTIAL RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION AFTER PRIDE NIGHT CAPS CONTROVERSY But that's not entirely accurate either. The league had similar rules in 2020, yet broke them to promote "Black Lives Matter" messaging. MLB allowed players to wear jersey patches with "Black Lives Matter" or "United For Change." Teams could stencil "MLB-BLM" on the mound, or the same "United for Change" message. Restrictions on cleats were relaxed, so players could put social justice messages on them. The league also permitted players to use a wristband where the MLB logo portrayed a Black hitter. They happily violated their own rules in 2020, because they wanted to, then point to a 2023 crackdown as justification for warning Christian athletes in 2026. So if these rules governing what teams can do and wear are in place, why are certain organizations allowed to violate these collectively bargained rules in favor of a specific viewpoint? Well, because they want to. That's it. And therein lies the problem. As the letter states, the "Dodgers and the Giants requested their use of the pride emblem on uniforms/hats on Pride Night be grandfathered." Why? because "Los Angeles and San Francisco are homes to some of the largest LGBTQ communities in the United States, and those Clubs desired to show their appreciation and support for those communities that have supported their Clubs throughout the years." So what? Why does this exception only qualify for this specific community? Would the league make an exception for say, the Houston Astros to wear a hat celebrating the Christian community in that area? Of course not. But because the Dodgers and Giants asked nicely, they get an exception. It gets worse. The letter continues, "MLB agreed to allow them to utilize the hats/uniforms with the emblems provided that no player or uniformed staff would be required to wear them, and that the team would speak to the players to make sure they were comfortable with the apparel." LA and San Francisco get exceptions because 5-10% of the city belong to this specific community, and those franchises want to pander to the political left. The league is fine with this, as long as those teams tell players they don't have to comply. Nonsensical, sure, but at least there's that caveat, right? Wrong. Because these teams clearly aren't communicating to players that they don't have to comply with their political statements. "Unfortunately, this year the Giants communication with players was inadequate and not clear," Manfred writes. "Some players apparently did not understand that they had the option to wear their normal uniform and elected to add messages to their hats bearing the pride logo as a result." Of course not, and that's the problem. If the Giants tell their locker room that they don't have to participate in a politically motivated farce, they risk a number of players opting out. Say as many as 30-50% of the clubhouse declines to wear their pride hats. How does that make the team look? Does it not open the players who don't participate up to criticism and anger from fans or broadcasters? We know that it does, because that's exactly how the protesting players were treated this year. Including by the team's own radio broadcaster. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Players are generally provided their uniform for the day's game in their locker. It's a near-certainty that the Giants hand out the pride hats without even mentioning the option to those in the clubhouse. Which again, highlights the stupidity of allowing these exceptions in the first place. Even if players have the option to decline, there's undoubtedly pressure on them to comply. They know that certain fans will be upset, that sports media, which generally leans further left than Zohran Mamdani, will be outraged. This answer doesn't clear anything up, it doesn't make the league look good. It makes the league look worse. There should be no exceptions to these rules, regardless of how much the Dodgers and Giants want to keep their political statements going. Giving players an option, even if properly explained, is not enough. And obviously, it's not being properly explained by these organizations. Because they don't want to. For a sport finally seeing growth after years of stagnation, it's an unnecessary misstep. MLB makes so many of them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b08fe197238567834d14d Summer fun: Camp Iwannago sets sail te 2026-06-23T22:30:22.782Z Summer fun: Camp Iwannago sets sail Last week, Parks and Recreation summer campers had the unique opportunity to learn the basics of sailing thanks to the Sea Scouts. The full-day weekday camps are offered through July 16 for children entering first through seventh grades. Camps run… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b06e2197238567834cb14 Stanley Cup Final ratings show Olympic hockey fever is alive and well in the United States te 2026-06-23T22:21:22.202Z Stanley Cup Final ratings show Olympic hockey fever is alive and well in the United States The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in the books, and all the attention has turned to this week's NHL Draft — and some coaching moves and blockbuster trades — but there's reason to celebrate. Last week, the ratings for this year's playoffs came out, and they were impressive. According to Sports Media Watch, the Stanley Cup Playoffs on ABC, ESPN, and TNT Sports averaged 1.8 million viewers. That's up 68% over last year, and the highest since 1996, which topped out at 1.56 million. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The reason? Well, there were a lot of good matchups this season, but I think there's one bigger red, white, blue and gold reason why hockey is killing it right now here in the U S of A. It has been a remarkable six months for American hockey. The U.S. men's and women's teams both captured gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, with each victory coming in overtime. The men's title was especially historic, marking the program's first Olympic gold since the 1980 Miracle on Ice. Together, the two wins captivated the nation in a way few hockey games have in years. The Olympics came on the heels of the incredible 4 Nations Face-Off tournament in 2025 that was similarly well received, and now it looks like the NHL — at least here in the United States — is reaping the rewards of leaning into the international game. That has helped the game's popularity nationwide, and maybe that's a reason why this year's Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights wound up being one of the top five most-watched ever. Sure, if you watched, you'll know that it was an instant classic with a couple of the wildest games in Stanley Cup Final history. But, before it started, everyone was worried that a team from North Carolina and another from Las Vegas wouldn't bring in eyeballs like a pair of Original Six teams. Well, they did. Now, it's up to the league to keep up this momentum, and I think a key to that is to continue to lean into international hockey. Fortunately, the recently announced plan for the 2027 All-Star Game on Long Island shows that's precisely the plan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b06cd197238567834caf3 Bullhead City Police release identity of person killed and officers involved in June 15 shooting in Mohave County te 2026-06-23T22:21:01.722Z Bullhead City Police release identity of person killed and officers involved in June 15 shooting in Mohave County BULLHEAD CITY — Police identified the person killed and the Mohave County Sheriff Department deputies involved in a deadly shooting east of Kingman. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b06a4197238567834cac4 U.S. Eases Travel Restrictions on Iran’s World Cup Team te 2026-06-23T22:20:20.777Z U.S. Eases Travel Restrictions on Iran’s World Cup Team The Iranians will be allowed to enter the United States two days, instead of one, before a pivotal game in Seattle on Friday, officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b0489197238567834ca80 White House accuses mainstream media of 'parroting' Iranian regime propaganda on nuclear deal terms te 2026-06-23T22:11:21.679Z White House accuses mainstream media of 'parroting' Iranian regime propaganda on nuclear deal terms EXCLUSIVE: The White House slammed the "mainstream media" for citing Iranian state media reports that Tehran has no intention of honoring the nuclear inspection commitments that Vice President JD Vance says were agreed upon. Iran has agreed to "robust" inspections of its nuclear sites following the peace talks in Switzerland, according to a U.S. official. A White House official spoke to Fox News Digital on Tuesday, calling the sourcing for widespread reports from mainstream media outlets "propaganda from the Iranian regime."  "For the tireless scolding we hear from the mainstream media about their 'journalistic ethics' and 'integrity of their reporting,' you’d think they would view the misinformation flowing from Iranian state media with a high level of skepticism," a White House official told Fox News Digital.  "Instead, the American press has spent every waking hour of this negotiating process mindlessly parroting hardliner propaganda from the Iranian regime," the official added. "The President and Vice President of the United States, along with the entire U.S. negotiating team, are working around the clock to secure a great deal for the American people, and the updates they’ve provided on this process have been the truth." LEAVITT REBUKES MEDIA OUTLETS RUNNING WITH IRANIAN NARRATIVES ON 10 DEMANDS Critics cited Iranian state media’s reporting that nuclear inspections would not be honored, despite Vance and the White House saying that the terms of the deal included the provision.  "Despite their protestations and false statements to the contrary, coupled with the drumbeat of the Fake News, which is doing everything possible to make the U.S. Victory as small and insignificant as possible, Iran has fully and completely agreed to highest level Nuclear inspections long into the future (Infinity!!!)," President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post. A source familiar with the talks expressed frustration to Fox News Digital over the irony of pundits speaking out against the deal for using talking points from Iranian public figures and state media, likening dialogue and reporting to an unwitting support for the Iranian regime. US OFFICIAL SAYS JD VANCE MADE 'GREAT PROGRESS' IN IRAN TALKS, CALLS SNUB REPORTS 'FOREIGN PROPAGANDA' A number of reports from mainstream outlets this week cited information surrounding Vance allegedly being snubbed by the Qataris after Qatar's prime minister and chief negotiator, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, walked past Vance and warmly greeted Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instead. In an interview on Monday with Qatar-funded media outlet, Al Jazeera, Al Thani denied snubbing Vance, saying he had just spent hours with Vance and hadn’t yet greeted Sharif. He blamed the media for misrepresenting the encounter. "And they just made the issue too big," he said. A U.S. official told Fox News Digital the U.S. team had already been meeting with Qatari officials for hours, eliminating the need for a ceremonial greeting. The official added that the leaders' joint remarks before the meeting were organized impromptu rather than as a staged public appearance. IRANIAN PRESIDENT CALLS FOR NEGOTIATION AND DIALOGUE AS NUCLEAR TALKS CONTINUE Some reports also said the Iranians walked away from the negotiating table while Vance and the White House delegation were still in Switzerland. The reports mainly cited Iranian state media as a source.  Vance said that there were threats to walk out, but denied the reports and allegations that the Iranians walked away from the table when speaking to the press on Tuesday. "They didn't walk out, and their technical team is still here in Bürgenstock, working with our technical team," Vance said. "When they make threats that aren't rooted in reality, they have to accept that the President of the United States is actually going to set the record straight. That's all that happened. So, yes, there was a little bit of threatening, there was a little bit of whining, but at the end of the day, the talks continued, and we made great progress." During a news conference on Tuesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will never negotiate its missile defense capabilities with any nation and stated that Iran believes "regional peace and stability can only be achieved through honest dialogue and intra-regional cooperation." President Trump told reporters on Tuesday that he expects nuclear inspections to occur "at the appropriate time." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b0476197238567834ca77 American Forces Network employee found with fatal gunshot wound after vehicle collision near California base te 2026-06-23T22:11:02.223Z American Forces Network employee found with fatal gunshot wound after vehicle collision near California base An American Forces Network employee who died Tuesday following a vehicle collision near a military installation in California was found with a gunshot wound. The unidentified employee was driving to work at the March Air Reserve Base, 60 miles east of Los Angeles, at around 8 a.m. when the incident occurred, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said, as reported by NBC LA. Both drivers were taken to a hospital. ANTI-ICE MINNEAPOLIS AGITATORS SET UP CHECKPOINT TO TRACK FEDERAL AGENTS "It was later determined that the subject had injuries consistent with a gunshot wound," the sheriff's department said. "The Moreno Valley Investigation Bureau assumed the investigation. No further details are available as the investigation remains ongoing." Deputies were initially dispatched to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon, the news outlet reported. California Highway Patrol officers told deputies that both drivers were hospitalized in critical condition. Details about what led to the shooting were not disclosed. US AIR FORCE B-52 BOMBER CRASHES SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AT EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE IN CALIFORNIA The American Forces Network (AFN) is the official broadcast service of the U.S. Armed Forces. This government entity provides television, radio, and streaming content to deployed troops, Department of Defense civilians, and their families stationed overseas or aboard Navy vessels. The agency is headquartered at Fort Meade, Maryland, with its main broadcast center in Riverside. Fox News Digital has reached out to the military base, the American Forces Network, and the sheriff's department. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b0461197238567834ca66 16 kits. One champion. Vote in round 1 of our FIFA World Cup jersey bracket te 2026-06-23T22:10:41.748Z 16 kits. One champion. Vote in round 1 of our FIFA World Cup jersey bracket The FIFA World Cup takes place every four years, and each tournament brings a new set of national team jerseys. The jerseys are symbols of national identity, culture and fan affiliation. Introducing new kits for every World Cup creates a sense of nostalgia, allowing fans to associate specific designs with memorable moments. The colors, patterns, and design elements often reflect a country’s flag, history, and cultural heritage. But only one can be the winner. Which is your favorite? Vote below and we’ll continue to update the bracket until one jersey remains.  Loading… The post 16 kits. One champion. Vote in round 1 of our FIFA World Cup jersey bracket appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b0235197238567834c9fe Former Marine gets 100 years in prison as judge calls ICE detention center ambush 'an assault on democracy' te 2026-06-23T22:01:25.199Z Former Marine gets 100 years in prison as judge calls ICE detention center ambush 'an assault on democracy' Eight protesters accused by the Justice Department of having ties to the far-left network Antifa were sentenced to decades in federal prison on Tuesday for their roles in a violent July 4, 2025, ambush outside a North Texas immigration detention center. Benjamin Song, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist who was previously convicted of attempted murder for shooting Alvarado Police Lt. Thomas Gross, received the maximum sentence of 100 years behind bars, according to a report from The Associated Press. Seven other defendants received prison terms ranging from 30 to 70 years, including Autumn Hill and Savanna Batten, who were each sentenced to 50 years, according to the report. During the sentencing, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor described the incident not as a protest, but as "an assault on democracy." NINE CONVICTED IN NORTH TEXAS ICE ATTACK AS KASH PATEL ISSUES WARNING TO THOSE WHO TARGET FEDERAL OFFICERS Prosecutor Frank Gatto urged the judge to impose stiff penalties, saying the defendants hold extremist beliefs and "believe violence is justified." The lengthy sentences follow a federal jury trial in Fort Worth where the defendants, described by the DOJ as members of a North Texas Antifa cell, were convicted of providing material support to terrorists, rioting and conspiring to use and carry explosives, Fox News Digital previously reported. Authorities said the ambush at the Prairieland ICE detention center involved fireworks, gunfire directed at officers, and damage to vehicles and buildings. DOJ BRINGS FIRST ANTIFA-RELATED TERRORISM CHARGES IN TEXAS ICE ATTACK Despite the convictions, the defendants and their families have denied any affiliation with Antifa, maintaining that they were demonstrating in support of detained immigrants, The AP reported. Song’s attorney, Phillip Hayes, argued his client only provided "suppressive fire" and that the police officer was struck by a ricocheted bullet after "aggressively" drawing his gun.  "Song, aside from this day, has had an impeccable life. A former Marine. A good student," Hayes said, noting Song’s intent to appeal. "He had a lot of good qualities that were just ignored. The judge went ahead and gave as much as he could." The case and subsequent convictions have been a focus for the Trump administration, which has prioritized cracking down on far-left militant groups. President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. Following the initial guilty verdicts, Attorney General Pam Bondi said that the administration will "systematically dismantle Antifa," while FBI official Kash Patel highlighted the bureau's 24/7 commitment to hunting down and dismantling Antifa networks that attack federal law enforcement. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b0221197238567834c9f2 AZFEC: Arizona Corporation Commission Could Saddle Ratepayers With 14% Rate Hikes te 2026-06-23T22:01:05.233Z AZFEC: Arizona Corporation Commission Could Saddle Ratepayers With 14% Rate Hikes By the Arizona Free Enterprise Club | Arizona ratepayers already know what it feels like to watch their electric bills climb. In just the last few years, rates have increased by 27% across Arizona, all while environmentalists and Democrats in Washington claimed that trillions of dollars in subsidies for “renewables” would drive down costs. Unsurprisingly, the opposite has happened.  Now, Arizona’s largest monopoly utility, APS, is asking the Arizona Corporation Commission for yet another rate hike. Their double-digit 14% request is bad enough on its own. But buried within APS’ ask is something even worse: automatic rate hikes for the next five years (something the Corporation Commission voted in favor of just a year and a half ago).  It isn’t just APS. At the same time, the Commission is also considering a double-digit (also 14%) rate hike for TEP, along with automatic rate increases. Arizona ratepayers are now seeing the consequences of years of bad energy policy, costly clean energy commitments, and a Commission that has not stopped any of it.  Before APS’ rate request becomes a real rate hike on your bill, the Commission still has to vote on it. Right now, the case is before an administrative law judge, with hearings expected to continue through June and July. After the hearing concludes, the judge will issue a recommended order, and then the Corporation Commission will make the final decision.  So, the question now is simple: will the Commission finally say no, or will it force ratepayers to pay for the Green New Scam?  This Rate Hike Is Not Because of AI or Data Centers  APS, Kris Mayes, and the Corporation Commission would like ratepayers to believe this rate hike is about AI, data centers, and explosive load growth. It isn’t… >>> CONTINUE READING >>> The post AZFEC: Arizona Corporation Commission Could Saddle Ratepayers With 14% Rate Hikes first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3b01f5197238567834c9ba Trump Is Making Big Claims About the Iran Talks. Iran Keeps Contradicting Him. te 2026-06-23T22:00:21.724Z Trump Is Making Big Claims About the Iran Talks. Iran Keeps Contradicting Him. President Trump appears to be describing his preferences as fully negotiated deals, in hopes of locking the Iranians in. The question is whether a succession of such disputes will sink the whole venture. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3affc7197238567834c970 Singer Jewel reveals how shoplifting addiction during homelessness almost destroyed her te 2026-06-23T21:51:03.011Z Singer Jewel reveals how shoplifting addiction during homelessness almost destroyed her Jewel was once homeless and suffering from debilitating mental health issues before transforming her life and becoming a successful singer and songwriter. The "Foolish Games" singer shared some of the traumas from her upbringing, including when her mother left their family when she was 8 years old, while chatting on the "No Magic Pill" podcast. Her father became "physically abusive" once they moved back to his hometown, which is where Jewel's "whole world really turned upside down." JEWEL SAYS OFF-GRID ALASKA UPBRINGING WITHOUT ELECTRICITY OR RUNNING WATER KEPT HER GROUNDED "I made a promise really young not to do drugs or drink," she said. "Again, I think just cuz I had such an extreme front row seat to seeing what it did. It didn't look glamorous, you know, it didn't look sexy. "And some deep, deep part of me knew to be deadly terrified of it." EN VOGUE SINGER DAWN ROBINSON SAYS SHE’S NOT HOMELESS, CHOSE TO LIVE IN HER CAR By 15, Jewel was living on her own, and a few years later moved to San Diego to take care of her ailing mother. Paychecks fell through and bills mounted by the time she decided to live in her car while her mom went back to Alaska. At first, Jewel tried to be optimistic about the situation, but her mental health began to suffer. "My panic attacks were getting worse. My agoraphobia was getting worse," she said. "I didn't have food. I didn't have water. I didn't have ... anything. I didn't have gas for the car." Jewel recalled her lowest point when she began shoplifting. "I started stealing food and stealing, like, herbs and things like that to try and ... I had bad kidneys," she said. "And then, it just kind of evolved into stealing things that weren't food and things that I didn't need." JEWEL'S ADVICE ON OVERCOMING HEARTBREAK, HARDSHIPS: 'IT'S WHAT WE DO WITH THE PIECES' Host Blake Mycoskie noted a point in the singer's memoir, "Never Broken: Songs Are Only Half the Story," where she described looking in the mirror at a dressed-down version of herself and realizing that stealing was about the fear that she would never be enough. "I think, you know, stealing for me really became a real addiction," she said. "It was compulsive. I couldn't control it." While standing in a changing room and attempting to tuck a stolen dress into her pants, Jewel was hit with a difficult epiphany. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I saw my reflection in the mirror and ... I was a statistic," she said. "I’m a homeless kid shoplifting, and I’m going to end up in jail or dead if this keeps going." The musician leaned on a quote she remembered: "Happiness doesn't depend on who you are or what you have. It depends on what you think." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS From there, Jewel sa felt empowered to change her mind and change her ways to fully heal from her past. One unconventional step she took: writing everything down that she did with her hands over a two-week period. "I haven't had a panic attack in two weeks," she realized. "What I stumbled on was being radically present. Journaling about my hands all day ... I literally would watch my hands open a door. I'd watch my hands not shake a hand, or whatever it was. "I'd watch my hand steal. I was so radically present that ... I forgot to worry about a future that hadn’t happened yet. It was so liberating." She added, "I realized that fear is a thief, and it robs you of the only opportunity you have to change your life." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aff9c197238567834c91a Superhuman acquires AI detection startup GPTZero te 2026-06-23T21:50:20.520Z Superhuman acquires AI detection startup GPTZero Superhuman, which also has an AI detection tool as part of Grammarly, has snapped up GPTZero. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3afd82197238567834c8e1 WWE NXT champ Tony D'Angelo says he owes newcomer Mason Rook 'a receipt' te 2026-06-23T21:41:22.741Z WWE NXT champ Tony D'Angelo says he owes newcomer Mason Rook 'a receipt' Tony D’Angelo is facing challengers from all different directions coming after his NXT Championship. Naraku and Mason Rook have both made their intentions clear when they first arrived at NXT. Naraku eventually earned a shot at the NXT Championship, which is coming up at The Great American Bash on Sunday. While D’Angelo is still trying to wrap his head around Naraku’s mind games, he had some consternation toward Rook. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Rook took advantage of Kam Hendrix’s attack on D’Angelo during his first appearance at NXT. He hit D’Angelo with a moonsault. He then attacked D’Angelo and Hendrix after the two met in a match. Fox News Digital asked D’Angelo about what fans who may not know Rook could expect from him. But D’Angelo admitted he didn’t have many nice things to say about him. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I think he has a lot of potential. I think he’s very athletic for a guy of his size. I owe him a receipt, for sure, for moonsaulting on me and then also attacking me at the end of the match," D’Angelo said. "I don’t know. Me, personally, I don’t have a lot of good things to say about the guy because, I get it, he wants the title. He wants to make a statement when he first gets to NXT but not at my expense. "But, I’m sure you’ll see a lot more of him. I’m sure him and Kam Hendrix got some beef to settle. I’m sure we’ll see how that goes." For now, Rook has been preoccupied with Hendrix while D’Angelo is set for a title defense against Naraku. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3afd6f197238567834c8d8 ABC touts JD Vance interview amid FCC’s war with ‘The View’ over equal time for political candidates te 2026-06-23T21:41:03.287Z ABC touts JD Vance interview amid FCC’s war with ‘The View’ over equal time for political candidates As Disney and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bicker over whether "The View" is a bona fide news program, ABC is celebrating the significant audience bump the reliably liberal show received for booking a high-powered Republican.  ABC News announced on Tuesday that last week’s edition of "The View" featuring Vice President JD Vance was the show’s most-watched episode in more than 18 months. Vance’s appearance attracted 3.3 million viewers to the daytime gabfest and the only episode of "The View" since January 2021 to outdraw the VP sit-down came on November 6, 2024, during post-Election Day coverage.  ABC News’ press release touting the viewership success didn’t mention the FCC but came on the heels of the Disney-owned station launching an ad campaign urging viewers to support "The View."  ABC LAUNCHES ON-AIR CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGING VIEWERS TO SUPPORT ‘THE VIEW’ IN BATTLE WITH TRUMP’S FCC Earlier this year, the FCC launched an investigation into ABC's "The View" amid the agency's crackdown on equal time for political candidates after Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico appeared on the show. Disney’s ABC believes "The View" is bona fide news and, therefore, exempt from the equal time rule.   ABC’s new campaign features a petition to declare that "The View" indeed qualifies as a bona fide news interview program. A commercial debuted Monday during the program that declared, "’The View has welcomed your favorite guests for nearly 30 years. Now the FCC wants to control who is allowed to appear on the show. Tell the FCC to let the viewers decide. You have until July 6th."  ABC’s campaign will also run online and across ABC social media platforms. When reached for comment, the FCC accused Disney of "misleading" viewers.  Also on Monday, Media Research Center (MRC) penned a letter to the FCC insisting that the show fails to meet the "bona fide news" standards that would make it exempt from the equal time rule. The MRC provided the FCC with "2,473 separate pieces of evidence documenting The View’s pervasive bias," according to the letter.  FCC LAUNCHING PROBE INTO ABC'S 'THE VIEW' AMID CRACKDOWN ON EQUAL TIME FOR CANDIDATES "Anyone who watches the show knows it’s political advocacy masquerading as news. Our filing demonstrates that ‘The View’ is a one-sided platform that promotes one political viewpoint while shutting out the other. ABC should not receive special regulatory treatment intended for bona fide news programs," MRC President David Bozell told Fox News Digital.  In January, the FCC announced it would require the broadcast networks to adhere to the "statutory equal opportunities requirement," citing the Communications Act of 1934, "including their airing of late-night and daytime talk shows." There has been a longstanding "bona fide" exception for news programming that wouldn't require equal time for an opposing candidate, but the FCC now says it "has not been presented with any evidence that the interview portion of any late-night or daytime television talk show program on the air presently would qualify for the 'bona fide' news exemption." ABC FIRES BACK AT FCC PROBE OF 'THE VIEW,' CALLS OUT AGENCY'S 'CHILLING EFFECT ON FIRST AMENDMENT' "The View" has been famously anti-Trump for years, frequently criticizing the president and members of his administration. The show had a total of 341 guests in 2025, but only two of them were conservative, while 128 were liberal, according to a study conducted by the Media Research Center's NewsBusters.   Vance joined the show alongside all six co-hosts, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro. It’s unclear if the success of Vance’s appearance will lead to more Republicans joining the show.  Fox News Digital’s Joseph A. Wulfsohn contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3afd45197238567834c8b8 Hobbs vetoes state contract transparency measure amid GOP ‘pay-to-play’ allegations te 2026-06-23T21:40:21.823Z Hobbs vetoes state contract transparency measure amid GOP ‘pay-to-play’ allegations Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes financial disclosure measure Measure would have required companies to disclose donations to governor and her allies Hobbs’ veto leaves gaps in laws on contractor donations and transparency Calling it a “political stunt,” Gov. Katie Hobbs has quashed a financial disclosure measure that was inspired by a state contract controversy within her Department of Child Safety. The measure crafted by Sen. T.J. Shope would have required any company bidding on state contracts to immediately disclose any donations made to the governor, any campaign committees or inaugural funds, and any entity that “advocates for the election of the governor or for the defeat of an electoral opponent of the governor.” That requirement would extend to a company’s officers, directors and their family members, covering donations made in the prior five years.. The Coolidge Republican first introduced the measure last year after a public disclosure statement proved that Sunshine Residential, which provides group homes to children in the state’s foster care system, had donated $400,000 to Hobbs and the Arizona Democratic Party. It was later awarded a more than 60% increase for the same services — a rate that ultimately climbed from $140 to $234 per bed. That led to ongoing investigations of what Shope has called a “pay-to-play” scheme by both Attorney General Kris Mayes and Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell. The governor made no reference to any of that in her veto message. “This proposal is a political stunt that applies only to one elected official,” the governor wrote in her veto message. “What we really need is real transparency and accountability for all elected officials, campaigns, and affiliated political committees.” Shope, for his part, told Capitol Media Services that it is the governor who is playing politics. The proof, he said, was that the governor, with the help of Senate Minority Leader Priya Sundareshan, sought to add new restrictions about donations from those bidding on state contracts — restrictions that would apply not just to state officials but to lawmakers. “The Legislature, in and of itself, is not involved in procurement,” Shope said. He said decisions on who gets a contract, the terms of the contract and any amendments are strictly within the purview of the Governor’s Office and the department heads who report to her, making any proposals to add verbiage on donations to legislators a diversion. Even so, Shope said the veto accomplished something. The veto, he argued, puts the pay-to-play issue squarely before voters in November. “It is now truly the proverbial political football in the sense that the voters will get their opportunity to weigh in in November,” Shope said. Hobbs has been on the political defensive since it was first revealed that Sunshine Residential gave $100,000 to her 2023 inaugural fund. Close to $1.7 million was raised for the event, and everything not spent on the fundraiser can legally be used for political purposes, including Hobbs’ efforts to elect Democrats. It ultimately turned out that Sunshine, owned by Paradise Valley businessman Simon Kottoor, also gave $300,000 to the Arizona Democratic Party. All this came as the state was deciding whether to increase the amount of money the Department of Child Safety, run at the time by David Lujan, a Hobbs appointee, was paying Sunshine for out-of-home cases for foster children. An agency spokesman said Sunshine’s initial bid for more money in 2023 was rejected. Agency spokesman Darren DaRonco said Sunshine threatened to shift beds to house federal immigrant children unless it received more funding — a move that would have reduced placements for Arizona foster children. DCS agreed, raising the rate from $140 to $195 per bed, then later $234 under a new contract. Hobbs had already vetoed Shope’s first disclosure bill in 2025, but said earlier this year she would consider the issue if the approach were more comprehensive — including a blanket ban on registered lobbyists covering food, beverages, lodging and speaking engagements for state officials, employees and legislators. Gubernatorial spokesman Christian Slater said Hobbs agreed to scrap that language after Shope showed no interest in including such a blanket ban in contract disclosure legislation. But he also acknowledged that Shope is not alone among lawmakers in having no particular desire to cut off lobbyist largesse: Not a single Democrat, including Sundareshan, offered a similar proposal this session. Sundareshan said there may be a time to discuss such a ban. But not now. Sundareshan, who noted she relies on her $24,000 lawmaker salary, said she finds herself attending lobbyist receptions to help offset expenses — something, she said, a salary hike approved by voters could change. Still, she was willing to vote for Shope’s original plan for that five-year lookback disclosure — with some additions. Most significantly, she wants to outright bar any contribution, gift or other item worth more than $50 to any candidate for legislative or statewide office or political action committee from anyone connected with a bidder from the time a bid is submitted through 90 days after the award of a contract. That, said Slater, is far more comprehensive than simple disclosure. Shope, however, got the Republican-controlled Senate to reject Sundareshan’s addition. “I look forward to chatting with the sponsor at a future date,” he said. But Shope conceded he never contacted Sundareshan, instead sticking with his original plan which got through the House — unamended — and sent to the governor where he acknowledged it would be rejected. So, knowing that his plan was headed for yet another veto, why didn’t he reach out? “I think that that’s a fair question,” Shope acknowledged Monday. But he said that Sundareshan’s amendment “was also equally a political statement” and not an honest effort to come up with an acceptable plan. The veto leaves intact the gaps in disclosure law that allowed the Sunshine contract increase to go largely unscrutinized — and hands voters a live issue heading into November. The post Hobbs vetoes state contract transparency measure amid GOP ‘pay-to-play’ allegations first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3afb18197238567834c858 Kenny Chesney calls out stars who cancel concerts at the last minute te 2026-06-23T21:31:04.505Z Kenny Chesney calls out stars who cancel concerts at the last minute Kenny Chesney isn't a fan of artists who cancel concerts at the last minute. During an appearance on Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast, the country music superstar reflected on the work ethic that shaped his decades-long career and criticized performers who leave fans disappointed after they've already made plans to attend a show. Maher brought up stories he'd heard about Chesney performing through injuries and contrasted that mindset with some performers today. MORGAN WALLEN FIRES BACK AT 'NONSENSE' RUMORS HE LEFT PITTSBURGH BEFORE HIS SHOW WAS OFFICIALLY CANCELED "I always think about it when, like, not to always be s---ing on the younger generation, but where s--- is due, I will s---," Maher said. "The way they cancel shows because it doesn't even have to be something physical. It's just, 'I'm not feeling it.'" "So all you people who came out here and rearranged your life and your dates and your weeks and your babysitter to come see me, I'm sorry. I got that sinus headache." Chesney agreed, revealing he's seen artists back out even after fans were already waiting for them. "I know people that canceled shows before they went on that people were already there, and they just said, 'I'm not going on,'" Chesney said. "And then now the thing is… is they're not mentally fit." Maher added, "Right? Or they show up three hours late." "Yeah," Chesney replied. The "American Kids" singer explained that years spent playing clubs, bars and casinos helped shape a different perspective. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "There's a certain thing, like I think that — and how I came up and all the clubs and the casinos and whatever it is, I played and then getting to the next level," Chesney said. "There's a certain gratitude, and I think it was the way I was brought up also, but you just didn't cancel. I mean, it's show business." The comments came after Maher referenced one of the stories that has followed Chesney throughout his career. "There's that story about you having a foot crushed or some s--- and you still did the show," Maher said. In 2008, the East Tennessee native suffered a painful injury when his right foot became trapped in a hidden stage elevator while opening a concert at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, according to Pollstar. Despite the injury, Chesney finished the entire show. "I took one look at those fans and there was no way I wasn't going on," Chesney said in a statement after the concert, according to the outlet. "Sometimes the energy and the adrenaline pull you through." LUKE BRYAN CALLS OUT ROWDY FANS, BRAXTON KEITH STORMS OFFSTAGE AS CONCERT CHAOS SPIRALS The country singer explained that stopping the show never crossed his mind. "They had come to rock and there was no way I was sending them home with anything less than the best of what me and my guys came to do — put it all out there and give them back at least as good as they gave us," he said. "And honestly, through the pain, through all of it, Columbia, South Carolina, totally got me through." According to Pollstar, Chesney's boot was cut off after the performance, and he received treatment from a University of South Carolina team doctor. The injury was not expected to impact the remainder of his tour. In a separate interview with Extra at the time, Chesney described the frightening accident and why he continued performing despite the pain. "I was literally in shock for two or three songs," he said. Still, he never considered leaving the stage. "I knew those people had been out there all day," Chesney added. "Pure adrenaline is what got me through the show." Later in the conversation on the podcast, Maher reflected on his own work ethic, claiming he has never canceled a show during more than four decades on the road. "Never canceled," Maher said. "Also, never missed a show in over 40 years. About 40 years on the road." The comedian said he only missed appearances when travel circumstances physically prevented him from getting there. Chesney suggested that part of the difference comes from how artists entered the business when he and Maher were getting started. The country singer spent years performing in clubs, bars and casinos before reaching the stadium level, and he told Maher those experiences taught him to appreciate the work itself. KENNY CHESNEY TELLS BILL MAHER THE KEY REASON HE REFUSES TO TELL HIS LISTENERS HOW TO VOTE "But it is interesting to see there is a difference, and everybody's different, whatever," Chesney said. "But I know how hard you worked coming up and doing what you did. And you had a dream, and you were meeting people and the work was a part of the process." Maher replied, "Same as you." "Same as me," Chesney agreed. While acknowledging that performers today still work hard, Chesney suggested some aspiring entertainers focus too much on fame and not enough on the craft. "It is a little different today. I'm not saying that people don't work hard because they do," he said. The country star recalled hearing a common question from people hoping to break into the entertainment industry. "When people ask me for advice… and there's this internal voice telling me as soon as they say this, they'll say, 'Do you have any advice on how to make it?'" "And there's this internal voice inside of me thinking that person's never going to make it." Chesney quickly clarified that he would never actually say that to someone seeking guidance. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "It ain't up to me to tell them," he said. Instead, the singer explained that success should never be the primary motivation. "You don't do it to make it," Chesney said. "You do it because it's what you do. You got up every night and did your thing because it's what you do." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3afaee197238567834c811 Agricultores del sur de Arizona prueban nuevas tácticas contra sequía te 2026-06-23T21:30:22.527Z Agricultores del sur de Arizona prueban nuevas tácticas contra sequía Leer en inglés Se suponía que la Pascua sería el día de mayor actividad comercial para Awareness Ranch: huevos, rábanos y verduras, la última cosecha antes de que el calor de Arizona paralizara la producción. Este año, no hubo nada que vender. Los rábanos ya habían florecido prematuramente, semanas antes de lo previsto. Las temperaturas cálidas han alterado la temporada de cultivo de Cassandra Bock, agricultora de Awareness Ranch, una granja de agricultura sostenible y centro de construcción natural situado justo al oeste de Tucson. Esta situación ha obligado a los agricultores, que antes se guiaban por estaciones y patrones climáticos establecidos a buscar una mejor alternativa. "Tenemos un melocotonero en nuestra propiedad personal en el centro de la ciudad. Este año no ha dado flores porque hizo demasiado calor. Necesitan un mínimo de 300 horas de frío, así que es probable que no hayamos alcanzado esa cifra," comentó Bock. La alteración de la temporada de Bock forma parte de una tendencia más amplia: este año, Arizona registró uno de los inviernos más calurosos de su historia, con datos que corroboran lo que los agricultores ya están experimentando. En marzo, Martinez Lake, Ariz., cerca del desierto de Yuma, marcó un récord nacional en Estados Unidos al registrar el día más caluroso del mes, alcanzando los 110 grados Fahrenheit. Phoenix también registró su día más caluroso de marzo, llegando a los 105 grados Fahrenheit. Arizona es uno de los estados más afectados por el cambio climático, fenómeno que ha comenzado a perjudicar "la salud y el bienestar humanos, la prosperidad económica y el bienestar social, los ecosistemas naturales y modificados, la seguridad alimentaria e hídrica, y el patrimonio cultural," según un estudio de investigación de 2024 publicado Sustainability. Sin embargo, el calor es solo una parte de la crisis. Michael Kotutwa Johnson, profesor adjunto especializado en conocimientos ecológicos tradicionales indígenas en la Universidad de Arizona, afirma que el agua representa una amenaza mayor. Un tanque de almacenamiento de agua se encuentra junto a bancales de cultivo elevados en Awareness Ranch, donde la captación y conservación del agua son fundamentales para las operaciones. Cortesía de Awareness Ranch. Él señaló que la desecación del Río Colorado está causando graves problemas en todo el estado. "De eso dependen muchas de estas granjas... para sus cultivos y su suministro de agua; por ello, es difícil determinar cuál sería la solución definitiva," afirmó Johnson. La sequía figura entre los factores de estrés más significativos para la agricultura, ya que obstaculiza el crecimiento, el desarrollo y la productividad de los cultivos. Los niveles del Río Colorado han disminuido un 20 % desde el año 2000. En respuesta, el gobierno federal ha intentado restringir la cantidad de agua disponible para los estados del suroeste. Arizona se enfrenta a recortes del 77 % en su suministro proveniente del río Colorado a medida que los niveles de agua siguen bajando, lo que supone un duro golpe para los agricultores que ya lidian con un calor extremo. La agricultura representa el 80 % del consumo de agua del río, y una escasez más aguda podría obligar al cierre de explotaciones agrícolas y acabar con los beneficios. La asignación excesiva agrava el problema: se promete más agua de la que los ríos y arroyos pueden suministrar. Los agricultores dependen de bombas para distribuir el agua por sus tierras, pero muchos aseguran que estas ya resultan insuficientes. Nuevos recortes podrían convertir la situación en algo crítico rápidamente. La crisis va más allá del volumen de agua. El bombeo de aguas subterráneas y el transporte de agua fluvial generan más emisiones de carbono que cualquier otra actividad de producción agrícola en el estado, según investigaciones de la UA. Al buscar desesperadamente fuentes de agua alternativas, los agricultores corren el riesgo de agravar el problema que origina la crisis. Johnson señala que las políticas públicas son parte de la solución. "Contamos con áreas de gestión activa. Por ejemplo, en Wilcox, el fiscal general del estado tuvo que intervenir y negociar con la industria láctea local porque estaban agotando las aguas subterráneas," comentó Johnson. "Es necesario llevar a cabo este tipo de medidas; las comunidades deben implementarlas para prepararse de cara al futuro." Unos trabajadores colocan ladrillos de adobe en Awareness Ranch, empleando métodos de construcción tradicionales adaptados al clima desértico. Cortesía de Awareness Ranch. Cómo se adaptan los agricultores Ante la escasez de agua y la imprevisibilidad de las estaciones, agricultores como Bock están replanteándose todo, empezando por lo que cultivan. La ausencia de rábanos y verduras resultó decepcionante, pero le recordó a Bock la importancia de no depender de un solo cultivo y de saber adaptarse cuando surge una crisis. Ha modificado considerablemente su calendario de siembra tras una temporada de tomates decepcionante el año pasado. "Empezamos a cultivarlos con dos meses de antelación y salió perfecto," comentó Bock. No es la única. Tras la difícil y complicada temporada de tomates del año pasado, otros agricultores y productores de semillas están optando por adelantar la siembra de esta hortaliza. También está apostando por cultivos autóctonos resistentes al calor. "Variedades más propias de la cocina local... que crecen de maravilla con el calor," señaló. "En verano cultivamos espinaca de Nueva Zelanda porque tolera bien las altas temperaturas." Bock llegó a esta conclusión mediante el método de prueba y error, mientras que Johnson lo heredó. Su técnica de cultivo en secano, propia de los Hopi, se basa en variedades adaptadas a lo largo de miles de años para sobrevivir únicamente con el agua de lluvia. "Es como un cactus: puede sobrevivir en esta zona con poca agua porque lleva aquí toda la vida", explicó Johnson. "Lo mismo ocurre con el maíz. Es un cultivo que requiere mucha agua, pero los Hopi llevan 3,000 años cultivándolo y, con el tiempo, se ha adaptado." Los bancales elevados de Awareness Ranch reflejan los esfuerzos por cultivar alimentos con recursos hídricos limitados en un entorno urbano. Cortesía de Awareness Ranch. Awareness Ranch también emplea métodos alternativos como la permacultura, la recolección de agua de lluvia, la acuaponía y una gestión responsable de los recursos. Bock comentó que no está segura de si estos métodos ofrecerán ventajas a largo plazo, pero reconoce que le están reportando beneficios en la actualidad. Johnson se muestra escéptico ante la dependencia de la escala y la tecnología. "Siempre tenemos granjas de 3.000 acres o ese tipo de explotaciones que dependen de una fuerte industrialización", señaló. Ya nadie recorre sus campos a pie, añadió, y cuando la industrialización falla debido al calor y la sequía, la gente tendrá dificultades. Las investigaciones respaldan esta tendencia: entre 1997 y 2017, el tamaño promedio de las explotaciones agrícolas en Arizona disminuyó un 57 %, mientras que el número de granjas aumentó un 127 %, lo que apunta hacia operaciones más pequeñas y sostenibles.  En cuanto a la financiación, el USDA, Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU., otorgó más de $4.7 millones para apoyar la producción de alimentos climáticamente inteligente en Arizona, con el objetivo de reducir las emisiones de dióxido de carbono en 60 millones de toneladas a lo largo del proyecto. [verificar unidad: ¿toneladas métricas?] Los programas estatales, como la iniciativa de Infraestructura de Sistemas Alimentarios Resilientes del Departamento de Agricultura de Arizona y el Servicio de Conservación de Recursos Naturales de Arizona, también ofrecen apoyo financiero a productores de pequeña escala y a aquellos pertenecientes a comunidades desatendidas. ¿Y ahora qué? Ninguna de estas soluciones puede sostener el peso por sí sola; sin apoyo político ni financiación pública, su impacto seguirá siendo limitado. Para las pequeñas explotaciones que ya operan con márgenes reducidos, tanto el coste de adaptarse como el de no hacerlo podrían conducir al mismo resultado. Unos trabajadores mezclan materiales para la fabricación de ladrillos de adobe en Awareness Ranch, recuperando así una técnica de construcción tradicional del desierto, adecuada para el clima extremo de la región. Cortesía de Awareness Ranch. Para Johnson, el obstáculo no es sólo político, sino cultural. "Por más que sea científico y me apasione intelectualmente, a menos que cambiemos nuestro sistema de valores, la forma en que vemos las cosas, la forma en que vemos el agua, la situación seguirá empeorando," afirmó Johnson. La cuestión ya no es si el cambio climático está afectando a los agricultores de Arizona, señaló Johnson. La pregunta es qué sucederá a continuación. "El clima hará lo que quiera hacer, lo que la naturaleza... quiera hacer. La cuestión es simplemente: ¿cómo nos adaptamos a esto? ¿Qué tipo de soluciones ideamos?" dijo Johnson. La supervivencia no depende solo de contar con plantas capaces de resistir condiciones adversas, sino de preservar los vínculos familiares y culturales que han sostenido a las explotaciones agrícolas durante generaciones. "No importa si la agricultura es industrial, tradicional o de cualquier otro tipo; lo que cuenta son esos valores familiares, esos valores fundamentales que hemos mantenido como pueblo," declaró. La estrategia de Bock consiste en seguir buscando nuevas plantas y trabajar en armonía con la naturaleza, no en su contra. "Conservamos todo el material vegetal para enriquecer el suelo, ya que vivimos en el desierto," explicó Bock. "Para sobrevivir en el desierto, hay que trabajar con el desierto." Emma LaPointe cursa estudios de Periodismo, Ciencias Políticas y Estudios Alemanes en la Universidad de Arizona y es pasante en El Foco de Tucson. Puede contactarla en emma.m.lapointe@gmail.com. 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/6a3af8a8197238567834c79b N.S.A. Lost Access to Powerful A.I. Model Amid Anthropic Dispute te 2026-06-23T21:20:40.349Z N.S.A. Lost Access to Powerful A.I. Model Amid Anthropic Dispute A recent episode underscored the Trump administration’s increasing reliance on advanced A.I. systems for cybersecurity even as it battles a leading U.S. developer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3af894197238567834c78f Tucson DACA recipient faces deportation again te 2026-06-23T21:20:20.387Z Tucson DACA recipient faces deportation again Karla Toledo, a DACA recipient detained by ICE without a warrant last month, is facing deportation proceedings again after federal officials abruptly reversed a motion to dismiss her case, a move her attorney called evidence of "bad faith" by the government. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, recipients have protection from deportation and two-year renewable work permits if they maintain a clean criminal record. On May 18, Toledo was taken from her home without a warrant by ICE agents and held at the ICE Regional Office for 12 hours before being transferred to the Eloy Detention Center. She was released several days after her arrest on a $1,500 bond. The Department of Homeland Security claims Toledo assaulted an officer while she was being detained at her home. Surveillance footage from her home contradicts that claim, and requests by Toledo's defense team for bodycam footage have gone unanswered. DHS has not filed assault charges against Toledo. On June 2, a day before her scheduled immigration court appearance, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security filed a motion asking the court to dismiss Toledo's deportation proceedings. "Circumstances of the respondent's case have changed after the notice to appear was issued to such an extent that continuation is no longer in the best interest of DHS," the motion said. An immigration judge later signed the motion for approval. On June 3, Toledo received a letter from DHS notifying her that it had filed a new notice that copied her previous immigration court summons word for word, misspelled her middle name and ordered her to appear in court again, reinstating potential deportation proceedings. The new notice also requested that her husband, who has been granted legal asylum status, appear in court. Tucson Spotlight trains the next generation of Southern Arizona journalists and publishes their work free for everyone. No paywalls, no corporate backing. Just readers who believe this community deserves better local news. Mo Goldman, Karla Toledo's attorney, addresses the crowd at Monday's news conference as Toledo and Mayor Regina Romero stand by. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Toledo's attorney, Mo Goldman, said during a Monday news conference there is no justification to summon both parties. "Her husband has his own separate case, asylum, and this was the pretext for why they put her back in removal. They claim that they were doing it to bring them both in. That's their basis," Goldman said. "That shows bad faith on the part of the government. It questions a lot about their tactics." Goldman said Toledo still has DACA protection, which is meant to shield recipients from deportation, and has a pending application to extend it. He said similar cases involving DACA recipients are happening elsewhere in the country, which he finds alarming. Goldman and co-counsel Luis Campos filed a motion Monday, requesting that the case be dismissed on the same grounds it had previously been dismissed. "We're going to fight this case if the case is not terminated," Goldman said during the news conference. Toledo told attendees she had to work harder than other students in her high school and knew that even after graduating, life would come with adversity. "The first time that this administration … took DACA away … I was very fortunate that my DACA was still present. But I remember thinking, should I stay here?" Toledo said. "Now, it's completely uncertain and I never thought that I was going to have a court here with immigration, because I thought that I was doing everything correctly." Toledo said it's been strange to watch DACA applications filed in April get approved while applications from November, December and January have not. "Many (people) have lost their jobs … their income … they lose their driver's license. You can't even do work on the side because you can't legally drive," she said. Karla Toledo speaks at a Monday news conference about her detention by ICE and the renewed deportation proceedings she now faces. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Toledo said the sound of doors opening has affected her mental health ever since ICE agents entered her home without a warrant. "I'm seeking therapy because right now. I'm very fortunate with other organizations who have helped me," she said. "I could act like nothing's happening, but there's a lot of things that are happening." Toledo pushed back against recent negative comments directed at her, saying immigrants remain vital to the community as she continues her work supporting others. "I'm trying my best to not think about this, and trying to stay busy, and trying to do things for the community. I feel like when you're in the community, it just erases everything," she said. "Tucson is my community too, I belong in Tucson." Tucson Mayor Regina Romero voiced her support for Toledo while calling for increased protection for DACA recipients. "It is my responsibility to protect and advocate for every Tucson resident, regardless of where they are born. When members of our community are targeted, despite following the law, it affects all of us," Romero said. "(Karla) has contributed to Tucson, followed the legal process, and deserves to be treated with dignity and fairness. When residents who have legal start status are suddenly placed in jeopardy, it creates fear and uncertainty for families, employers, schools, entire neighborhoods, and cities." Romero said DACA recipients registered with the federal government, passed background checks and followed the rules set for them, and shouldn't be punished for doing so. She said she stands with Toledo and her family and is joining calls to drop her deportation proceedings. "Karla is a part of our community, she is our neighbor … and she deserves to be treated with dignity and respect," U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva said in Spanish. "After putting Karla's family through weeks of uncertainty, they have reversed course and started the process all over again, that is reprehensible." U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva speaks at Monday's news conference in support of Karla Toledo and DACA recipients. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Grijalva said Toledo could have stayed silent but chose to share her story, not just for herself but for other Dreamers — undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, a term rooted in the long-standing DREAM Act and closely tied to DACA — and immigrant families facing similar fears, including the 19,000 DACA recipients in Arizona. "Dreamers, I want you to know something: You are not alone, we see you, we support you and we'll continue to fight for you," Grijalva said. "(For) 14 years, Dreamers have strengthened our communities, taught in our schools, cared for our parents and hospitals, started businesses, and contributed to this country in countless ways. Karla represents the very best of that legacy." Grijalva said Toledo's case also serves as a reminder that immigration policy is more than just abstract political debate and affects real people, families and communities. "It's an imprisonment of our community members. They're putting them in not jails, it's like warehouses, like it's supposed to store supplies, not people," Grijalva said, adding that she's visited ICE detention centers in Arizona, as well as the Dilley Detention Center in Texas, the only center in the country holding children. "It is dehumanizing at every step." Grijalva spoke about a community member, Herman, she recognized while at the Florence detention facility, who at the time had been detained for four months. "When I visited him, he could not even describe without choking back tears what it felt like for him, and how he was treated, and how they're treating them so horribly," Grijalva said. Herman was eventually released, after which Grijalva met with him again at her church. "I didn't recognize him, because the person I saw in detention was a shell of the person that I saw," Grijalva said, noting that Herman had been in the process of getting legal permanent residence when he was detained, which he received in the mail two weeks after his release. "This is all about intimidation and scaring the rest of us into silence, and we're not going to do it." Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz, Karla Toledo and Councilmember Mirand Schubert at a June 17 rally in support of Toledo. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Last week, several organizations, teachers' unions and Tucson City Council members held a rally in solidarity with Toledo. "Karla's detention sparked outrage across Tucson, because people saw a neighbor, a daughter, a community member, and a DACA recipient being pulled into a system that too often ignores people's humanity," said Melissa Cordero, an activist with the group Common Defense. "Today, we are here to stand with Karla to make clear that Tucson will not look away." Other speakers pointed to Toledo's own record of community service. "When the pandemic hit, Karla was organizing food distributions for our community, making sure that folks were getting cash assistance for our community. She has never backed down from a challenge," said Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz. "We're going to continue showing up with all the tools that we have, and our City of Tucson mayor and council, every time, has taken a stand in protecting all of our families, all of our communities … because we want our neighbors to know that we have their back and we got you, Karla." Councilwoman Miranda Schubert said the council is listening to the community's concerns and continuing to push local law enforcement on what more it can do to protect people. Last January, the Tucson City Council confirmed that the Tucson Police Department would not be enforcing immigration law, a policy that has been in place for the last 15 years. Earlier this year, the City of Tucson published a "Know Your Rights" page to its website, providing information on immigrant rights, local resources and a link to the Arizona Attorney General's Office to report misconduct by federal agents. In March, the Tucson City Council unanimously passed a ban on ICE using city-owned property to stage or carry out immigration enforcement. Pima County supervisors passed a similar ordinance in February. "DACA recipients belong here, and they deserve the Dream Act," Toledo said. "That's something that we've shown by … living like law abiding citizens. We deserve a pathway to citizenship." Toledo's immigration hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7. Topacio “Topaz” Servellon is a reporter with Tucson Spotlight. Contact them at topacioserve@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3af6a2197238567834c74a Kay Adams had no choice but to call for punishment after feet end up online, likely leaving DMs in shambles te 2026-06-23T21:12:02.262Z Kay Adams had no choice but to call for punishment after feet end up online, likely leaving DMs in shambles Kay Adams wasn't given much of a choice over the weekend but to call for severe punishment while attending her first NASCAR race in San Diego. She was taking in all that was the Anduril 250 when a picture of her was posted on social media. It was innocently posted by motorsports reporter Cole Cusumano, who was there covering the race. There’s a very good chance that he didn’t know about all the creepy DMs the 40-year-old receives about her feet, but she does. Kay knows there’s money in feet as well as an interest in hers. She doesn’t want her DMs in shambles, nor does she want to be giving away the slightest glimpse at her feet for free either. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "It’s fine to be into feet," she told Interview Magazine back in 2022. "There’s people that you and I both know that are really into feet. I mean, if 'Up & Adams' doesn’t work out, I might become a foot model. People make bank." It’s a real thing. She brought it up again in 2023 when discussing DMs with golf influencer Paige Spiranac. Kay told her, "I have this thing where I get a lot of dudes that want me to send them photos of my feet." You can’t blame Kay for noticing that part of one of her feet was in Cusumano’s picture and for responding with "Posting feet should be punishable by fire-squad." She has to protect her backup plan while trying to avoid turning her first NASCAR race experience into a whole thing about her feet. Sure it was a little too late for this one. The picture was already out, the DMs, which are already a mess, were only going to get worse, but Kay is sending a message going forward. If you get a shot with her feet in them, keep it to yourself or crop them out. Whatever you do, don't post them. She has enough on her plate right now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3af68e197238567834c741 NFL refuses to hold supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby, citing integrity concerns over betting history te 2026-06-23T21:11:42.798Z NFL refuses to hold supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby, citing integrity concerns over betting history Brendan Sorsby’s NFL future won’t begin in 2026, as the league decided not to hold a supplemental draft this year. Sorsby admitted to a long period of sports betting on college and pro teams, with bets totaling over $90,000. Among those bets were some on Indiana Hoosiers football, which he played for at the time.   As part of the collective bargaining agreement between the league and the Players’ Association, it held the right to have a draft in the first place. Thus, league officials felt it would be a distraction to teams to hold the supplemental draft as training camp was set to start later this summer. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Larry Ferazani, General Counsel of the NFL Management Council, penned a letter to Sorsby explaining the league’s decision. "The League has not conducted such a draft for several years and, prior to your submission, the League had no plans to do so this year, as no other player has sought entry," Ferazani’s letter read, per multiple outlets. "Your Petition – filed three business days before the deadline, without any supporting information or documentation, and only after abandoning your recent litigation efforts to avoid NCAA sanctions – does not provide a basis for the League to alter those plans. The issues presented by your Petition are too significant, and too closely tied to the League’s core integrity interest, to permit meaningful review within the timeline presented. BRENDAN SORSBY ADMITS WAGERING NEARLY $90,000 DURING COLLEGE CAREER AS NCAA FIGHT HEATS UP Ferazani’s letter continued by saying the "sole reasons" for seeking entry into a supplemental draft was due to being "declared ineligible" by the NCAA after trying all avenues to continue his collegiate career. It also points out how Sorsby’s petition to the league doesn’t address his gambling history. "Your Petition does not address these matters. Nor does it demonstrate accountability for your conduct or indicate whether, or how, you would adhere to the League’s rules and policies governing the integrity of competition. Instead, even after receiving notice of the NCAA’s decision rescinding your college eligibility in May, you sought to avoid the consequences of that determination through litigation rather than accepting responsibility for your actions, and you pursued entry into the NFL only after abandoning those efforts. "As Commissioner Goodell has emphasized, participation in the NFL is a privilege that carries with it significant responsibilities, including accountability. By all accounts, you are a talented player with the potential for future success. We encourage you to focus on preparing for possible entry into the NFL through the 2027 NFL Annual Draft." Sorsby’s attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, told OutKick’s Trey Wallace that the league’s decision is "a violation of the CBA and the law." "We will pursue this immediately with the NFLPA," Kessler added. Sorsby had been in the middle of an NCAA investigation tied to his sports betting for months leading up to an eventual split with Texas Tech. He eventually decided to part ways with the program on the same day the Big 12 filed a lawsuit in a Texas federal court where it wished to be provided with power to sanction the Red Raiders for playing Sorsby this season. Now, as Sorsby’s focus will continue on battling a gambling addiction, he may have to look elsewhere to continue playing. The UFL’s season completed earlier this month, and the Canadian Football League runs from June through November. Sorsby could also take time off and prepare for the 2027 NFL Draft, just as Ferazani’s letter suggests. OutKick's Trey Wallace contributed to this report.  Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3af67b197238567834c738 Democratic strategist calls socialist candidates 'parasites' who could 'set the party back decades' te 2026-06-23T21:11:23.342Z Democratic strategist calls socialist candidates 'parasites' who could 'set the party back decades' Democratic strategist Melissa DeRosa accused Democratic socialist candidates and politicians like New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of being "parasites" who leech off and could kill the political party. DeRosa made the comment on "Special Report with Bret Baier" Monday night as Mamdani continued to campaign for openly socialist candidates in the New York primary elections, such as political organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier. "They are not Democrats; they are socialists, and they are parasites," the former Andrew Cuomo chief of staff said. "They cannot win on their own by creating their own party, so they are going to latch onto the Democratic Party and feed off of it, with the overall goal of taking it over and killing it." DEMOCRATS' NEW-WAVE SOCIALISTS ARE WINNING PRIMARIES BUT FACE A HARSH REALITY IN GENERAL ELECTIONS She continued, "So that’s what the [Democratic Socialists of America] is doing. They started this in 2016 with Bernie and Hillary. [Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez] then gets elected in 2018. You see the introduction of the 'Squad' and what’s been happening since then. This year, they do feel like it’s their big opportunity. They are going for broke. You don’t see them trying to win purple or red seats. You see them trying to pick off Democrats in safe blue seats."   DeRosa pointed to Chevalier's campaign as an example. She remarked that Chevalier is challenging New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair who has a "100% voting record with the Democratic Party." MAMDANI SHRUGS OFF DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONCERNS OVER HIS 'ABOLISH ICE' PUSH "But he is not a socialist. He is not an anti-semite. He believes in public safety. He believes in opportunity and innovation and capitalism, and for that, they are trying to off him. Yes, it’s a terrible thing for the Democratic Party and if they are successful in taking over, then I think it’s going to set the party back decades," DeRosa said. Mamdani has also endorsed Assemblymember Claire Valdez and former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander ahead of the primary elections on Tuesday. Both candidates have pushed far-left policies such as the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Chevalier has faced significant backlash over her views on abolishing prisons and open borders. In recent interviews, she indicated that she opposed all deportations, including ones for illegal immigrants guilty of breaking criminal law. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3af667197238567834c72f Congressman responds after New York City coffee shop bans him over Israel support: 'Sad state of affairs' te 2026-06-23T21:11:03.892Z Congressman responds after New York City coffee shop bans him over Israel support: 'Sad state of affairs' Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., is offering his side of the story after a New York City coffee shop blasted him for visiting the store and banned him from returning over his support of Israel.  Appearing on CNN’s "Laura Coates Live" Monday night, Goldman expressed his dismay surrounding a situation involving Brooklyn’s Poetica Coffee last week, after the shop shared a surveillance image of Goldman with an accompanying caption revealing he was not welcome back. "I had such a nice interaction with the barista in the coffee shop," Goldman told CNN’s Laura Coates. "She was wearing a hijab. I didn’t know her, but she couldn’t have been nicer and allowed my daughter to go use the bathroom, and I honestly was so grateful for her kindness that I felt like I should buy a coffee — and so I did, and I gave her a large tip." Goldman said that the post he saw online was a stark contrast to the actual interaction he had while visiting the shop. SMOOTHIE KING FIRES EMPLOYEES WHO REFUSED TO SERVE CUSTOMERS OVER TRUMP SWEATSHIRT "It was diametrically opposite to that post that I came upon later, and it’s a reflection, I think, of a sad state of affairs that, without knowing me, we could’ve had such a nice interaction," Goldman said. "Two people, obviously from different backgrounds, different faiths, but that’s what America is and that’s what New York City is. That is what I believe in." "And the idea of accusing someone who you don't know of supporting a genocide, I mean, it's crazy. It's crazy," he continued. "Now, I may disagree as to whether or not there's a genocide. But, come on, we're better than this. And we need to be better than this." Goldman, who is Jewish, describes himself as a liberal Zionist and has been critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He objects to the notion that Israel is committing a "genocide" in Gaza, and his defense of Israel has infuriated far-left progressives and could cost him his seat in Congress, a heavily Democratic seat representing south Manhattan and west Brooklyn. Goldman condemned the equating of Jewish Americans with the Israeli government throughout the country. DEMOCRATIC REP FEARS PARTY TURNING ANTISEMITIC PROTESTERS INTO 'MARTYRS' IN BATTLE AGAINST TRUMP DEPORTATIONS "I think it's really dangerous when people start conflating the actions of the Israeli government with American Jews, who have absolutely nothing to do with what is going on in Israel and the rise in antisemitism because of what is happening in the Middle East, here in the United States, is really dangerous, and it is escalating significantly," Goldman said.  In the now-deleted Instagram post, Poetica Coffee said Goldman would have been turned away if staff had recognized him at the time and added that his order was refunded. "Hey Congressman Dan Goldman, we see that you stopped by our shop today for a coffee. Do you see how it doesn’t taste like genocide juice? Or are you still having a hard time telling the difference?" the post stated, referring to Goldman’s support for Israel and previous accusations that the Jewish state has committed genocide against Palestinians during the ongoing war in Gaza. "See, here at Poetica, we don’t serve racists, fascists, homophobes, genocide enablers, or anyone in between," the post continued. "Too bad we didn’t recognize you right away, or we would have turned you away. We issued you a refund—we don’t need your money (it’s probably coming from AIPAC anyways). Enjoy your loss on Tuesday. Don’t ever come to Poetica." UNEARTHED ANTISEMITIC, ANTI-ISRAEL POSTS FROM MAMDANI AIDE SPARK GOP OUTRAGE Goldman initially responded to the Instagram post, commenting, "I’m sorry to see this post. The barista could not have been nicer to my 7-year-old daughter and me — allowing her to use the bathroom even though we had not purchased anything. I made sure to buy a coffee in return for her kindness. I hope you at least make sure she gets the tip that she deserved." The shop later responded to Goldman’s comment, adding it was the barista’s idea to refund his purchase and vowing to vote against the congressman, who is currently facing a Democratic primary challenge from former city Comptroller Brad Lander, a fierce critic of Israel. The coffee shop incident underscores the fierce debate on the left over the Jewish state. Democratic support has collapsed for the country in recent years. This week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced authorities have opened an investigation into Poetica Coffee over alleged "denial of service taunts" aimed at Goldman.  Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon added that federal law prohibits public accommodations — including coffee shops — from discriminating against patrons based on race, religion, or national origin, and that the alleged denial of service could violate anti-discrimination law. FEDS OPEN PROBE INTO ANTI-ISRAEL NYC TEACHERS  Goldman said Tuesday he did not think the coffee shop's treatment of him merited an investigation. Fox News Digital reached out to Goldman, the DOJ and Poetica Coffee for comment.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "No comment. We stand against genocide," a Poetica Coffee staffer told the New York Post. Owner Parviz Mukhamadkulov, an Uzbek immigrant who opened the first location in 2020, previously posted to Poetica Coffee’s website boasting that "whoever walks through the door is treated with unconditional dignity." "In practice, it looks like a café where the door doesn't close on anyone, where tea gets poured before anyone asks who you are," the website states. "The guest is sacred because the act of welcoming is how a community keeps itself intact." "Not as a customer. Not as a transaction," the website adds. "As someone who arrived and deserves to be welcomed."  Fox News' Louis Casiano and Alexis McAdams contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3af653197238567834c719 Hobbs vetoes bill to fast-track small nuclear reactors at Arizona data centers te 2026-06-23T21:10:43.926Z Hobbs vetoes bill to fast-track small nuclear reactors at Arizona data centers (Photo by Dana DiFilippo/New Jersey Monitor) A bill to allow utility companies to build small nuclear reactors without having to conduct environmental studies or public hearings and bar nearly all Arizona counties from regulating them was among the dozens of measures vetoed last week by Gov. Katie Hobbs.  The measure would have barred any county, except for ones “with 500,000 people or more,” from “preventing, restricting or otherwise regulating the use or occupation of land or improvements for the construction and operation” of the technology. The only counties with more than 500,000 people are Maricopa and Pima. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE The bill from Sen. Frank Carroll, R-Sun City West, outlined certain criteria in which the technology would be exempt from regulations, including if it was “co-located with an extra high load” customer — for instance, a data center — had received federal approval or was not located within a county island, among others.  Carroll’s bill was similar to other ill-fated attempts last legislative session that were also vetoed.  Nuclear advocacy groups have raised more than $1.5 billion to push for these novel reactors amid the ongoing AI boom. Generative artificial intelligence, like Chat GPT and others, is built on an ever expanding network of data centers, which require large amounts of power.  Small modular reactors, or SMRs, are a relatively new technology, and the Union of Concerned Scientists has said that many of the perceived benefits have either not been proven or are not true at all. Other states have started looking into the technology, as well, with mixed results.  “Given record demand growth projections, Arizona must responsibly reduce barriers to deploying new energy projects quickly,” Hobbs wrote in her veto letter. “We are not in the business of picking winners and losers in the energy landscape, and while advancements in small modular reactor technologies are promising, they still are emerging. Deploying such a catch-all approach for an emerging technology, as laid out in this bill, is irresponsible.”  Hobbs further stated she believes in a “responsible regulatory framework” for the technology and looks forward to “further engagement on the issue in future sessions.”  Carroll did not respond to the Arizona Mirror’s request for comment for this story. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3af40f197238567834c6bc WNBA wants a bigger story than Caitlin Clark, but TV ratings keep pointing back to her te 2026-06-23T21:01:03.159Z WNBA wants a bigger story than Caitlin Clark, but TV ratings keep pointing back to her The WNBA and its media cheerleaders desperately want to prove that its fan-interest boom is bigger than Caitlin Clark. But the numbers keep saying otherwise. The latest example came last week, when Clark and the Indiana Fever defeated the Toronto Tempo 113-91 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 16. Clark recorded a double-double with 21 points and 14 assists, but perhaps more importantly, helped deliver a massive audience for USA Network. The game averaged 1 million viewers, according to Sports Media Watch, making it the largest audience for a WNBA game on cable or streaming this season. CAITLIN CLARK TORCHES OFFICIALS AFTER FEVER STAR RECEIVES TECHNICAL FOUL FOR 'CLAPPING': 'JUST RIDICULOUS' That's a big number for the WNBA, especially considering the network on which it came. This wasn't ABC. It wasn't CBS. It wasn't a national broadcast network with massive reach. It was USA Network, a cable channel, in the middle of June, on a Tuesday night. Before Clark arrived, that kind of number was almost impossible for the WNBA to hit. In fact, prior to Clark's rookie season, Sports Media Watch noted that the league had gone nearly 16 years without a seven-figure television audience. The last one came in 2008, when Candace Parker's first professional game drew 1.07 million viewers on ABC. That was the old bar: seven figures on ABC. Now, when Clark is involved, 1 million viewers on cable is in play. And this isn't some one-off, either. Clark and the Fever have been doing this all season. Indiana's opening-weekend game against the Dallas Wings averaged 2.49 million viewers on ABC. That was the fourth-largest WNBA audience, including playoffs and All-Star Games, since 2000. Then Clark and the Fever faced the New York Liberty on CBS earlier this month and averaged 2.56 million viewers. That game peaked at 3.02 million and became the third-largest WNBA audience of any kind since 2000. There is one caveat. Recent Nielsen methodology changes make direct comparisons with older WNBA ratings imperfect. Still, it's clear that the WNBA is drawing better numbers than it used to. But the biggest numbers still keep coming back to one person, despite what the media and other players in the league try to tell themselves. Every time Clark produces monster ratings, the response from certain corners of the sports media world is to turn it into a general women's basketball success story. And sure, there is some truth to that. More people are paying attention to women's basketball, both professional and college, than ever before. But why are they paying attention? That's the part so many seem afraid to say out loud. But we're not. It's because of Caitlin Clark. One week after Clark and the Fever drew 2.56 million viewers on CBS against the Liberty, the Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces played on CBS in another key national WNBA window. It had the recipe to draw a huge number for the league. It was a premier matchup between one of the best teams in the league, the Lynx, and the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, led by arguably the league’s best player, A’ja Wilson. Those same corners of the media like to argue that Wilson is the actual superstar in the WNBA, not Clark. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! In fact, Los Angeles Times columnist Bill Plaschke recently wrote: "It’s not too late for Clark to clean up her act and once again become the WNBA’s most marketable and popular superstar — a spot currently held by the poised and professional A’ja Wilson, who has led the Las Vegas Aces to three titles." So, according to that logic, Wilson should have helped deliver at least a seven-figure audience for the WNBA against one of the league's best teams in a primetime window on a major network. But, nope, the game drew 872,000 viewers. Now, that's a strong number for the WNBA. Prior to Clark's arrival, the league would have thrown a party over drawing nearly 900,000 viewers for a regular-season game. Or any game, really. But Clark's CBS game one week earlier nearly tripled it. And the same pattern showed up on cable. The June 16 Tempo-Fever game hit 1 million viewers on USA Network. One day earlier, Aces-Wings on USA drew 457,000 viewers. This isn't about denigrating the other players in the league. Wilson is probably the most talented women's basketball player on the planet right now. Angel Reese, despite her limited basketball skills, markets the heck out of herself and helps drive conversations. But the television ratings don't lie. ANGEL REESE OPENS UP ON SINGING BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM WHILE FEVER FANS BOOED HER Casual viewers have made it very clear that they tune in for one reason and one reason only. Her name is Caitlin Clark. The WNBA can be better positioned now than any time in its history and still be overwhelmingly dependent on Clark for its biggest TV audiences. Both things can be true. Actually, they are true. Clark changed the expectations for the league. A few years ago, a million viewers for any WNBA game was literally unachievable. Now, a million viewers for a Clark cable game feels like the floor for a broadcast involving the league's biggest star. That's how much she has changed the business. The league and its media allies can keep trying to sell this as a generic WNBA boom if they want. They can avoid letting the facts get in the way of their preferred narrative. But the data are clear: Clark is by far the biggest driver of the WNBA's newfound popularity. Let's stop pretending it's more complicated than that. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3af3fb197238567834c6b3 Former SLED investigator who testified at Alex Murdaugh trial fired from Charleston County Sheriff's Office te 2026-06-23T21:00:43.707Z Former SLED investigator who testified at Alex Murdaugh trial fired from Charleston County Sheriff's Office Former South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) investigator Ryan Kelly was fired from his position as chief inspector for the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office on June 8, the agency confirmed to Fox News Digital. Kelly oversaw the sheriff’s office’s Office of Professional Standards, which handles internal affairs matters. His termination followed allegations of harassment and improper conduct. Kelly was previously a key SLED agent during the high-profile investigations involving Alex Murdaugh. His firing comes ahead of Murdaugh’s anticipated retrial and could raise questions about past evidence and investigative work tied to cases in which Kelly played a role. ALEX MURDAUGH MURDER SAGA LANDS RIGHT BACK WHERE IT STARTED BEFORE NEXT LOWCOUNTRY COURTROOM BATTLE Asked whether Kelly’s termination could affect the upcoming retrial, Murdaugh’s lead defense attorney, Dick Harpootlian, declined to comment. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "Not at this time," Harpootlian told Fox News Digital. ALEX MURDAUGH'S DEFENSE ATTORNEY EXPLAINS WHY HE THINKS THE DISGRACED LAWYER IS INNOCENT, WILL GET A NEW TRIAL SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER During Murdaugh’s initial 2023 trial, Kelly testified about the September 2021 roadside shooting in which Murdaugh initially claimed he had been shot by an unknown assailant while changing a tire. Kelly, then a SLED senior special agent, was the lead investigator on that incident. Prosecutors used the episode to show jurors what they described as Murdaugh’s pattern of deception after the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. SEND US A TIP HERE Jurors heard evidence that Murdaugh later admitted he had arranged for Curtis "Eddie" Smith to shoot him so his surviving son, Buster, could collect a life insurance payout. The roadside shooting was separate from the June 2021 murders, but it became a key part of prosecutors’ broader case against Murdaugh. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST ALEX MURDAUGH’S DOUBLE LIFE: HOW GREED AND CORRUPTION BROUGHT DOWN LOWCOUNTRY LEGAL EMPIRE Murdaugh, 58, was convicted in March 2023 of murdering his wife, Maggie, 52, and their 22-year-old son, Paul, at the family’s sprawling hunting estate in Colleton County in June 2021. He was sentenced to life in prison, but his lawyers later pushed for a new trial, arguing that the jury had been improperly influenced by former Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill. The South Carolina Supreme Court reversed the denial of Murdaugh’s new-trial motion on May 13 and sent the case back to the circuit court. Murdaugh has denied killing Maggie and Paul. The pair were found shot to death near the dog kennels at the family’s Moselle estate, a sprawling property in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Prosecutors argued Murdaugh killed his wife and son to distract from his crumbling legal and financial world as years of thefts and lies were closing in on him. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB His defense team insisted he was a loving husband and father who had been wrongfully accused after investigators zeroed in on him too quickly. Although Murdaugh’s murder convictions were overturned, he remains behind bars on separate financial-crime convictions after admitting he stole from clients and his former law firm. Prosecutors have said they intend to retry him on the murder charges. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3af1cc197238567834c637 Trump set to deliver World Cup Final trophy alongside Gianni Infantino, FIFA president says te 2026-06-23T20:51:24.185Z Trump set to deliver World Cup Final trophy alongside Gianni Infantino, FIFA president says President Donald Trump will be at MetLife Stadium for the World Cup Final next month, and he'll be there in a big way. FIFA President Gianni Infantino told "Fox & Friends" in studio on Tuesday that he and Trump will deliver the FIFA World Cup trophy to the winning team's captain on the field. "We will be together with the president enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course, together," Infantino said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Trump and Infantino did the same last year for the FIFA Club World Cup Final, also at the New Jersey stadium, when Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0. The appearance came one year after an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. The president participated in the trophy presentation and handed out awards to the players and referees after Chelsea won the match. Trump remained on stage for the celebration, causing some confusion. "I knew he was going to be here, but I didn’t know he was going to be on the stand when we lifted the trophy, so I was a bit confused," Chelsea’s Cole Palmer said after the match. BODE MILLER, MOST SUCCESSFUL MALE AMERICAN ALPINE SKIER, ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES: REPORT Trump and the FIFA executive have strengthened their relationship since he took office. He established the White House Task Force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which began in North America earlier this month. He named Andrew Giuliani the executive director of the task force. Trump has yet to attend a World Cup match, but Marco Rubio was spotted at the United States Men's National Team's opener against Paraguay, a 4-1 win on June 12. The president was awarded the first FIFA Peace Prize at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., during the World Cup final draw in December. Trump recently attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, while the White House played host to UFC Freedom 250 last week. Fox News' Ryan Gaydos, Paulina Dedaj and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3af1b8197238567834c62e WNBA's Becky Hammon refuses to apologize for brutal Jalen Brunson take even after his Finals MVP performance te 2026-06-23T20:51:04.731Z WNBA's Becky Hammon refuses to apologize for brutal Jalen Brunson take even after his Finals MVP performance WNBA coach Becky Hammon refuses to apologize for her Jalen Brunson take. In 2023, Hammon said that Brunson was not a "1A dude" and said that if your best player is small, you aren’t going to win on ESPN’s "NBA Today." She doubled down on her take in late May and questioned why everyone was so stuck on it. Despite Brunson winning Finals MVP and leading the Knicks to a title, she still refused to apologize for her take on Tuesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Jalen, all he did was prove history wrong. He proves he’s an outlier," Hammon said after the Aces’ shootaround, according to the New York Post. "So you can put his name next to Steph Curry and Isiah Thomas, and I thought he played brilliantly, especially down the stretch." "I mean, he was that 1A dude," Hammon said. "But apologize, I’m never gonna apologize for having an opinion. That’s what ESPN pays me for."  Brunson, who is 6-foot-2, scored 45 points in the Knicks’ championship-sealing 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 and cemented himself as one of the best players in franchise history. The Knicks’ captain then appeared to address Hammon’s comments during the Knicks parade last week when speaking in front of City Hall. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "There’s a lot of people who have a lot of negative stuff to say," Brunson said. "There’s a lot of people who have their own opinions. But when you prove them wrong, you don’t have to say s–t to them. They don’t deserve it." While Brunson may not have directly addressed Hammon, she has been the subject of ire among Knicks fans for her now-infamous take. Hammon then offered another take on Brunson to "piss off Knicks fans again." "Let me just piss off Knicks fans again and say, I think he’s the greatest Knick ever," Hammon said. "Give them something else to talk about. ... I’ve always been a Jalen Brunson fan. I was a fan of his at Villanova, in Dallas, and why this comment went off the rails, I have no idea because it was clearly a historical and analytical take." When she doubled down in May, she said she was up for being "being proven wrong." Brunson just concluded his fourth season with the team, but has already turned himself into a franchise icon. In four seasons with the Knicks, Brunson has averaged 26 points, 5.3 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game. He has made the All-Star team three times in his four seasons and was named the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year last season. In the NBA playoffs, Brunson has taken his game to another level. He has averaged 29.4 points, 5.5 assists and 3.7 rebounds in four playoff runs with the Knicks and helped the Knicks end their 53-year playoff drought. 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/6a3af1a4197238567834c61e Colonnade residential comes into focus te 2026-06-23T20:50:44.256Z Colonnade residential comes into focus A new vision for updating Camelback Colonnade, located near the corner of SR-51 and Highland, includes a six-story, 216-unit multi-family residential development (rendering courtesy of Federal Realty Investment Trust/RED Development). At a May 19 virtual meeting, the Application Review Committee Subcommittee of the Camelback East Village Planning Committee heard a presentation about a proposal for a development located near the northeast corner of SR-51 and Highland Avenue in the Camelback Colonnade. The committee reviewed the development plan for compliance with the Camelback East Primary Core Specific Plan Design Guidelines. Originally adopted in 1991 and updated in 2006, the plan arose from concern over piecemeal development and the desire for greater predictability over future development; and it “responded to a desire to create a unique and identifiable urban form with consistent development design guidelines and a pedestrian-friendly environment.” The Specific Plan is both regulatory and policy plan. At the May 19 meeting, Federal Realty Investment Trust and RED Development presented their vision for the redevelopment of the southwest corner of the Colonnade. The 2.44 gross acre, six-story (84-foot) project will sit immediately north of the Phoenix Public Library Century Branch and consist of 216 residential units – 34 studios, 137 one-bedroom and 45 two-bedroom. The ground floor will feature a lobby and walkout loft units (on the south side of the project). Amenities will include a third-level deck with a pool, a fitness center, and a clubhouse. Private outdoor space is included by way of balconies and 14,297 square feet of open space is planned. Parking will consist of 322 vehicle spaces (145 spaces on-site and 177 spaces at the Colonnade garage) and 50 bicycle spaces within a secured bike room. Vehicular access to the residential project will be at 18th Street and Highland. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aef72197238567834c593 Can regular sauna use actually help you live 40% longer? 20-year Finnish study says it’s possible te 2026-06-23T20:41:22.567Z Can regular sauna use actually help you live 40% longer? 20-year Finnish study says it’s possible The case for regular sauna use as a longevity tool isn’t built on trends or testimonials. It rests on a two-decade Finnish cohort study that tracked more than 2,300 people and turned up some of the strongest associations between a… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aef5e197238567834c58a Skip the chicken and try these Buffalo chickpea wraps te 2026-06-23T20:41:02.600Z Skip the chicken and try these Buffalo chickpea wraps If you love the fiery kick of Buffalo sauce, chances are you’ve reached for it countless times over the years to sauce up wings served at a tailgate, or to add some oomph to one of Pittsburgh’s favorite party appetizers… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aef34197238567834c552 UA cuts 28 jobs in health sciences restructuring plan te 2026-06-23T20:40:20.624Z UA cuts 28 jobs in health sciences restructuring plan The University of Arizona is eliminating roughly 28 positions in its Health Sciences Department as part of a sweeping reorganization that will dissolve the division's administrative structure and fold its programs directly into university operations by Aug. 7. UA's Provost and Chief Academic Officer Patricia A. Prelock announced the reorganization in a letter to the campus community earlier this month, saying it's the best way for the university to maintain its commitment to health. "We recognize the dedication of these employees and the meaningful work they have done in support of health sciences," UA spokesperson Mitch Zak said of the staffers whose positions are being eliminated. "Human Resources is working closely to support affected employees and help them navigate the many employment opportunities across the university, including current openings and additional positions that will be posted in the coming weeks." Prelock framed the consolidation as a continuation of work already underway, saying the UA initiated the realignment of its health science colleges, centers and administrative functions a year ago to streamline the structure and create a more cohesive organization. The realignments come with new supervisors, selected by the provost, with the goal of providing oversight to programs like the Interprofessional Clinical and Professional Skills Center, the Center for Transformative Interprofessional Healthcare, the Arizona Area Health Education Centers and Indigenous health programs. "We are now in the final phase of that integration," the letter said. "In the coming weeks, the remaining health sciences functions, activities and programs will move to areas within the university structure where they best align and can be integrated to highlight the important role of health across campus." Tucson Spotlight is free for every reader because donors make it possible. Join them. The UA says health touches every one of its strategic imperatives, the rationale behind folding Health Sciences programs directly into university operations. Those that are no longer needed will be discontinued, effective Aug. 7, according to the letter. The Health Sciences Department has a budget of $48.6 million, following an 18% cut last year. It's unclear how the funds will be divided now that administrative functions will be cut. Next steps under the realignment include reorganizing all health and professional programs to fall under control of the provost. Programs that will not be under its direct control will be moved to buildings and colleges where "they complement existing programming." Interprofessional K-12 Initiatives will move under the College of Medicine — Tucson, along with the All of Us Research Program. "Clinical Placements and Partnerships will move under the School of Health Professions in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, where it will continue to serve all colleges with student clinical experiences," the letter said. Remaining health sciences departments have already been moved under the Office of Research and Partnerships, a department that now houses sciences ranging from astronomy to biosciences to weather sciences. "As part of the final phase of this integration, the Clinical and Translational Science Institute and the Arizona Center for Accelerated Biomedical Innovation will also join the Office of Research and Partnerships," the letter said. Room scheduling for Health Sciences will move under the Office of the Registrar, effectively consolidating all functions of the department under the provost or another arm of the university. The job losses, at this stage, are the final step. Interim Vice Provost Jennifer Barton will not be part of the restructured organization. Barton will be ending her work as vice provost and returning to the Health Sciences Department to pursue her research developing miniature imaging tools for early detection of cancer. "The complete integration of health sciences activities into university operations allows us to align resources, reduce administrative redundancy and build a leaner structure that reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility," Prelock said. Quentin Agnello is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at qsagnello@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aecf3197238567834c511 Joy Reid says Black Americans don't care about July 4th, says Juneteenth is real day of freedom te 2026-06-23T20:30:43.259Z Joy Reid says Black Americans don't care about July 4th, says Juneteenth is real day of freedom Far-left journalist Joy Reid said last week that Juneteenth is the true day that should be commemorated to celebrate American freedom, not July 4th, as she said no one she knows who's Black celebrates Independence Day. As Reid spoke with MS NOW analyst Alex Wagner on Reid's eponymous YouTube show, she revealed that while her White friends love to celebrate America’s Independence Day on the Fourth of July, "I can promise you, Black folks, we will take that day off, we will barbecue because we [are] off, but nobody Black I know is really excited about the 4th of July." "It is what Frederick Douglass said it is. It is the celebration of slaveholders who freed themselves from having to pay taxes to the crown, for their slave empire," she added. "And that is what it is, I mean, if we're just being perfectly honest, whether you read the 1619 Project or not, you just have to understand that for Black people, particularly for African Americans, there's a duality to Fourth of July that is hard to reconcile if you think about it too much." She compared this to how Indigenous peoples of the North American continent feel about Thanksgiving, "So they're like, you know, it's not cute to us, but so y'all go ahead and celebrate your Thanksgiving. We're not giving thanks. OK?" she quipped. "And then Black people feel that way about Fourth of July." ILLINOIS REPARATIONS COMMISSION RELEASES LENGTHY REPORT OF STATE'S 'HARMS' AGAINST BLACK CITIZENS "Whereas Juneteenth to me is the real thing that Fourth of July is, because we really were not a democracy until we ended slavery," Reid said. "And then we were really not a democracy until the people who lost the Civil War were finally forced to affirm and act upon the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, which they were not forced to do until the '60s." "By the way, late! Late!" Wagner agreed. Reid went on to note that former President Abraham Lincoln originally was willing to tolerate slavery even if he disliked it, so long as he could keep the union together. Reid went on to argue he was "highkey racist", to the point he advocated, "‘Let's send them all back to Africa.’ Which, you know, maybe we would have been like, ‘Tell the Lord thank you.’ I don't know." ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP SUES TRUMP FOR REPLACING NATIONAL PARK PASS PHOTO WITH HIS OWN IMAGE Wagner went on to agree that Juneteenth is the answer to the hard question of what patriotism should look like. While Wagner expressed a rejection of Trump representing America, Reid argued that President Donald Trump is an accurate representation of what America is and has always been. "Donald Trump represents the majority of American history. He is our just desserts," Reid said. Wagner pushed back, saying that while he may represent America’s history, he does not represent America’s present. "He’s some of the present," Reid replied, juxtaposing him with former President Barack Obama, who she said represents America striving to be better, whereas Trump is the "demon" exposed for the world to see. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aeac0197238567834c49b Brooklyn coffee shop that targeted Jewish congressman faces DOJ probe after reported tax, health code issues te 2026-06-23T20:21:20.923Z Brooklyn coffee shop that targeted Jewish congressman faces DOJ probe after reported tax, health code issues The owner of a Brooklyn coffee shop that publicly attacked Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., over his support for Israel is reportedly facing tax and health code issues and previously donated to Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign. The revelations come as Poetica Coffee faces a Justice Department civil rights probe after the shop publicly targeted Goldman, a Jewish lawmaker and outspoken supporter of Israel. Poetica Coffee is owned by Parviz Mukhamadkulov, an Uzbek immigrant, according to a report from the Washington Free Beacon. Federal Election Commission (FEC) records show that Mukhamadkulov contributed $35 to Platner's campaign. Platner's campaign has been under fire for a variety of scandals, including a Nazi-linked tattoo on his chest. In a now-deleted social media post, Poetica Coffee raged at the Jewish congressman. "Hey @repdangoldman, we see that you stopped by our shop today for a coffee," the post said. "Do you see how it doesn't taste like genocide juice? Or are you still having a hard time telling the difference? See, here at Poetica, we don't serve racists, fascists, homophobes, genocide enablers, or anyone in between." NYC COFFEE SHOP BANS PRO-ISRAEL POLITICIAN IN HOSTILE SOCIAL POST: 'WE DON’T SERVE... GENOCIDE ENABLERS' After facing backlash, the coffee shop deleted its entire Instagram account. "Too bad we didn't recognize you right away, or we would have turned you away," the post continued. "We issued you a refund—we don't need your money (it's probably coming from AIPAC anyways). Enjoy your loss on Tuesday. Don't ever come to Poetica." The Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a civil rights probe into the matter. SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS OVER MAMDANI'S SILENCE AFTER BROOKLYN COFFEE SHOP BANS JEWISH CONGRESSMAN Meanwhile, Poetica has a growing list of issues unrelated to their post and the DOJ investigation. The Washington Free Beacon reported that as of June 20, 2026, Poetica Coffee and founder Parviz Mukhamadkulov owed New York State hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid taxes. Fox News Digital has reached out to the New York Department of Taxation and Finance for comment and confirmation. Further, one of the company's locations in Brooklyn has faced health code violations each year since 2023. CHRISTIAN COFFEE SHOP OWNER HELPING HOMELESS FACES PROTESTS IN FAR-LEFT CITY The latest violations, issued in June, describe "filth flies" inside the restaurant. "Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies," the violation says. Another June violation said that the sewage disposal system in the shop was "not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved," and that personal cleanliness among staff was "inadequate." PORTLAND PIZZA JOINT HITS SITE VISITORS WITH 'F--- ICE' MESSAGE, DECLARES FOOD IS 'POLITICAL' The restaurant was hit with the same violations last December, plus a violation that said that there was "evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas." Poetica has also been cited for failing to store pesticides or other toxic chemicals properly. Mukhamadkulov, who shared far-left messages on his X account, deleted his account on Tuesday. Several posts were archived by the Free Beacon. UNEARTHED ANTISEMITIC, ANTI-ISRAEL POSTS FROM MAMDANI AIDE SPARK GOP OUTRAGE In a reply to a post by conservative actor James Woods, he boasted about supporting socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani. "Just went to vote for him. All for you babes. He will be NYC mayor and you and all your likes cant do s--- about it. Racist piece of s---," he posted in October 2025. In July 2025, he celebrated the death of an Israel Defense Forces combat engineer, saying, "One less baby killer." He has also blamed Israel for 9/11, smeared the country as a "Nazi nation," and accused Israel of "genocide." Poetica did not return a request for comment. Fox News Digital left voicemails on two phone numbers associated with Mukhamadkulov. Goldman did not return a request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aea97197238567834c459 The Instax Wide 400 builds on instant photography’s simplicity and stretches it, literally te 2026-06-23T20:20:39.451Z The Instax Wide 400 builds on instant photography’s simplicity and stretches it, literally In an AI and digital world, analog instant film and retro-style cameras continue to remain popular, fueled by a mix of both nostalgia and novelty. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aea84197238567834c450 Kiwibit’s AI-powered bird feeder is my new backyard buddy te 2026-06-23T20:20:20.001Z 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/6a3ae890197238567834c411 Rosie O'Donnell open to returning to 'The View,' laments 'they haven't asked me' te 2026-06-23T20:12:00.441Z Rosie O'Donnell open to returning to 'The View,' laments 'they haven't asked me' Rosie O'Donnell revealed that she would be open to guest hosting ABC's "The View" during an appearance on Andy Cohen's show on Thursday, but said they haven't asked her back. A fan asked O'Donnell during Cohen's "Watch What Happens Live," "While you're in New York, would you be interested in guest hosting on 'The View' like Elisabeth Hasselbeck did? And did you get a chance to catch her on it?" O'Donnell said, "I did catch her on it. And I would be up to guest host, but they haven't asked me, so we'll see what happens." Hasselbeck guest hosted the liberal talk show earlier this year while Republican co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin was on maternity leave. O'Donnell hosted the show between 2006 and 2007, and again for a few months in 2014. 'THE VIEW' PANEL ERUPTS AS GUEST DEFENDS TRUMP AGAINST RACISM CLAIMS "But you know, listen, it's interesting. In the time of Trump, I think she's the perfect person they want on TV spouting their rhetoric," she said of Hasselbeck's appearance. Hasselbeck clashed with the liberal talk show hosts during her return on this season of "The View." Cohen asked O'Donnell if she was still annoyed over the infamous exchange between her and Hasselbeck from 2007, where the show displayed a split-screen of the two women arguing over the Iraq war. "Yeah, I'm still annoyed. Believe me. A mommy knows how to hold a grudge," O'Donnell said. ROSIE O'DONNELL QUIETLY RETURNS TO US AFTER ABANDONING COUNTRY OVER TRUMP'S VICTORY Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel revealed during one of his shows last week that he asked O'Donnell to host his late-night program while he's on vacation for two months. "We have assembled a potent group of hosts to fill in for me, beginning with Tiffany Haddish, Colman Domingo, Ike Barinholtz, Anthony Anderson, Jelly Roll and, as a special treat for our commander in chief, I asked one of his all-time favorites — Rosie O’Donnell, to be here to keep the hits coming," Kimmel said. "And all I ask in return, Mr. President, is that you don’t do anything stupid while I’m gone, OK?" CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE O'Donnell, a longtime Trump critic, moved to Ireland after President Donald Trump won the 2024 election. She brazenly claimed last week during an interview that Kamala Harris, the former vice president, had actually won the 2024 election. "Part of the reason that I left is I never in a million years thought we would put a convicted felon who tried to start an insurrection back in office. How did that happen? I don't think it happened. I think Kamala won. I do," she said on Jim Acosta's podcast. "And I think that we're going to find all this out. It's going to come out and it – I'm not the first person to say this. There are all these researchers who were saying it. I read it online again today." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ae87c197238567834c3ed ESPN analyst Matt Miller says he underwent life-saving amputation of left arm after car accident te 2026-06-23T20:11:40.979Z ESPN analyst Matt Miller says he underwent life-saving amputation of left arm after car accident ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller revealed on Tuesday that he was in a serious car accident. Miller said he was airlifted from the accident in Missouri and underwent a life-saving amputation of his left arm. "Last week, I was involved in a serious car accident in Missouri and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital. I’m deeply grateful for the exceptional care I have received, from the first responders to the doctors, nurses and medical staff. I’m incredibly fortunate to be writing this," Miller wrote on X. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "As a result of the accident, I sustained significant injuries, including multiple fractures and broken ribs. I also underwent a life-saving amputation of my left arm. While I have a long road ahead, I’m focused on my recovery and taking things one day at a time." Miller said he looks forward to continuing his recovery and getting back on ESPN to talk football while thanking everyone for their support. "Thank you for the overwhelming support, prayers and kind messages — they have meant so much to me and my family during this time," Miller wrote.   ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "I look forward to continuing my recovery and getting back to ESPN to talk football, including what should be an exciting 2027 NFL Draft class." Members of the NFL media took to the comment section of Miller’s post to send their well-wishes. Miller joined ESPN in 2021 as an NFL Draft contributor, eventually returning as a year-round analyst in 2022. He became part of ESPN’s NFL Draft coverage when he made his on-air debut in 2023, during rounds 4-7 of the NFL Draft. Before joining ESPN, Miller was Bleacher Report’s lead NFL Draft writer from 2010 to 2021. He worked as the director of scouting for New Era Scouting from 2006 to 2010. He attended Missouri Southern State University, and has two children, Hayley and Emmitt. 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/6a3ae869197238567834c3d9 No judge, no hearing: Appeals court OKs Trump’s nationwide fast-track deportations without due process te 2026-06-23T20:11:21.014Z No judge, no hearing: Appeals court OKs Trump’s nationwide fast-track deportations without due process An observer is detained by ICE agents after they arrested two people from a residence on Jan. 13, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — An appeals court Tuesday cleared the way for the Trump administration to use fast-track deportations within the interior of the country and not just at the Southern border, a key pillar in the president’s mass deportation campaign. The 2-1 decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia means the Department of Homeland Security can continue with an expanded use of expedited removal after lower courts blocked the policy over concerns that immigrants were not receiving due process.  Last year, the Trump administration expanded the use of expedited removal to apply to immigrants in the interior of the United States who cannot prove they have remained in the country for more than two years, greatly expanding the numbers of migrants affected. Previously the policy applied only to migrants at the Southern border, rather than those in the interior of the country. Tuesday’s ruling, by Judge Justin R. Walker, argued that Congress allowed the executive branch to decide when to apply an expedited removal policy to immigrants. President Donald Trump appointed Walker, along with Judge Neomi Rao, who also ruled in favor of the government.  They found in addition that the Trump administration’s policy did not violate the due rights of immigrants. The judges vacated lower court decisions that blocked the Trump policy.  No immigration judge The expanded policy allows the removal of some immigrants – sometimes within hours – without an appearance before an immigration judge, which is key to the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.  Judge Robert L. Wilkins disagreed and said he would have kept the lower court’s decision in place that blocked the policy. Former President Barack Obama nominated Wilkins.  In a statement, James Percival, the Department of Homeland Security’s general counsel, praised the appeals court ruling.  “For years, DHS has arbitrarily limited expedited removal to 14 days even though it applies to illegal aliens who entered the country illegally within the last two years,” Percival said. “Today, the DC Circuit vindicated our decision to apply the law as written.” Due process questions In December, the Department of Justice argued that due process is not guaranteed for immigrants in a fast-track deportation.  The immigrants’ rights group that sued the Trump administration, Make the Road New York, contended that the expanded policy did not give adequate notice to immigrants and that immigration officials did not provide proper information to an immigrant who may or may not fall under the policy.  Walker wrote that a notice of removal was satisfactory and that an immigration official notifying a migrant if they fall under the policy would be akin to providing them with legal counsel. “Make the Road’s contrary reasoning would require immigration officers to provide what amounts to legal advice,” Walker wrote. “If due process requires the government to inform individuals of the two-year continuous-presence rule, it presumably also requires informing them of every other basis for contesting expedited removal.” Wilkins, in his dissent, argued that immigration officials should inquire about how long an immigrant has been in the country before making a decision if expedited removal should be applied. “A procedure that can result in persons being deported pursuant to the expedited removal statute without even being asked how long they have been in the country might satisfy due process for persons encountered at the border, but it is woefully inadequate for persons encountered in the interior of the country,” Wilkins wrote. Make the Road New York did not immediately respond to States Newsroom’s request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ae840197238567834c3ac Trump Says Vandals Sabotaged the Reflecting Pool. Internal Documents Raise Doubts. te 2026-06-23T20:10:40.051Z Trump Says Vandals Sabotaged the Reflecting Pool. Internal Documents Raise Doubts. The documents do not indicate that the peeling blue coating and algae blooms were caused intentionally. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ae82c197238567834c36b Let’s take a look at the retro tech making a comeback te 2026-06-23T20:10:20.091Z Let’s take a look at the retro tech making a comeback Boom boxes, instant cameras, and even landlines are making a comeback. Here are the coolest retro-inspired devices available. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ae625197238567834c296 Sedona mayoral election 2026: Henry Silbiger profile and essay te 2026-06-23T20:01:41.928Z Sedona mayoral election 2026: Henry Silbiger profile and essay A political newcomer, Henry Silbiger is running for Sedona mayor. Candidate Profile Questions What is your vision for the Western Gateway / Sedona Cultural Park? The Cultural Park should be a sanctuary that both residents and visitors can enjoy, featuring sweeping lawn areas shaded by native trees t Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ae611197238567834c275 Jemele Hill falsely claims Electoral College is entirely 'rooted in slavery' and it cost Kamala the election te 2026-06-23T20:01:21.961Z Jemele Hill falsely claims Electoral College is entirely 'rooted in slavery' and it cost Kamala the election For some reason, CNN continues to invite former ESPN host Jemele Hill on to discuss major political issues. This week, the topic was the Electoral College. During a Monday night panel discussion, Hill argued that the Electoral College is entirely "rooted in slavery" and suggested that it cost both Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris presidential victories against Donald Trump. "The Electoral College is rooted in slavery," Hill said. "That was the entire reason that it was invented, essentially, and we should have gotten from up under it a long time ago, and not just because you have two women, quite capable, who lose the election." We'll give Hill credit for managing to turn a discussion about Hillary Clinton's election loss in 2016 into a conversation about racism. Not bad. JEMELE HILL'S SIDEKICK CARI CHAMPION FINALLY ADMITS SHE 'DOESN'T LIKE' WNBA STAR CAITLIN CLARK The problem is that her history lesson doesn't hold up. There is a legitimate debate among historians about the extent to which slavery influenced the creation of the Electoral College. The Three-Fifths Compromise undoubtedly increased the political power of slave states and affected how electoral votes were allocated. However, Hill's claim that slavery was "the entire reason" the Electoral College was created is not accurate, or even close. ESPN RE-SIGNS FAR-LEFT, ANTI-SYDNEY SWEENEY RACE-BAITER WHILE REPORTEDLY CONSIDERING MASS LAYOFFS The Electoral College is a compromise between the Founding Fathers, who were divided between having Congress choose the president and allowing a direct popular vote. The weighted system also protects small states. Were it not for the Electoral College, small states would have minimal say in presidential elections. Politicians would largely ignore their interests. That last point is crucial. The United States is not one state. It's a collection of states, including many with smaller populations. Elsewhere, Hill claimed that the Electoral College cost "two women" the presidency. That is also not true. Kamala Harris lost both the Electoral College and the popular vote to Trump in 2024. This is the issue with CNN hosting failed ESPN personalities like Hill and Cari Champion. They struggle in the research department. Still, one has to be amused to see Hill on CNN spewing misinformation. Just last week, she claimed that she would have a higher-paying job for which she is "unqualified" if she were white. It certainly looks like Hill is doing just fine, continuing to find jobs for which she's unqualified, like appearing on CNN to discuss why America should abolish the Electoral College. Jemele Hill did not respond to a request for comment about her false claims. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ae5e8197238567834c23b South Tucson directs Pascua Yaqui gift to public safety te 2026-06-23T20:00:40.502Z South Tucson directs Pascua Yaqui gift to public safety South Tucson's City Council voted to direct the city's $1 million Pascua Yaqui Tribe donation toward police operations and crime prevention programs, with community members urging the city not to overlook prevention in its public safety spending. The unanimous approval followed the recommendation of a citizen advisory committee, allocating $250,000 toward police department operational expenses for the next two years, $200,000 for additional services and equipment, and $103,000 for crime prevention efforts. The remaining funds will be reserved for the fiscal year 2027-28 budget. The remaining funds will be made available to community members, who will be invited to apply for crime prevention funds in the near future. More than 10 people from Azatlan Boxing Gym spoke at the meeting about how the funding could benefit their work, saying crime prevention starts with programs like theirs. Juliana Leon has been involved with the gym since she was 12. Now 32, she said the last 20 years have been one of the greatest blessings in her life. "It kept me out of trouble, gave me structure, discipline, and structure … and mentors who believed in me, taught me responsibility, confidence, and what it means to serve community," Leon said. "I know public safety is important, but prevention is public safety." Other speakers made the same case for different programs. Share Tucson Spotlight with a friend. Every signup earns you a raffle entry to win a gift card to a local Tucson favorite. Four winners drawn August 1. Juliana Leon told the council on how programs like Azatlan Boxing helps keep youth safe. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Soleste Lupu, co-founder of Dancing in the Streets, spoke on the positive impact dance has on youth who are more vulnerable to harmful behaviors. "Students who participate in structured art programs are engaged during critical after-school hours," Lupu said. "They develop positive relationships with mentors, gain confidence and purpose. These experiences help reduce the likelihood of involvement in gaining substance abuse and juvenile crime, regardless of where their family comes from." Mayor Roxanna Valenzuela called the funding an investment in the community and its residents. South Tucson also applied for a federal grant through a House appropriations bill proposed by U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva, which would direct more than $15 million in federal investment to Southern Arizona. "An application was submitted before the passing of late Congressman Raul Grijalva," said City Manager Veronica Moreno. "There was some delay, but after Congresswoman (Adelita) Grijalva was in office, she brought back the ability to apply for funding." If selected, the city could receive $850,000 for neighborhood revitalization projects, including an emergency home repair program for low-income households and support for community facilities like the John Valenzuela Youth Center. The mayor and council split on their vote to adopt a tentative $35.5 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with Melissa Brown-Dominguez and Paul Diaz voting no. Councilmember Cesar Aguirre was absent from the meeting. The budget includes $7 million in general funds to maintain city functions, with $3 million allocated to the South Tucson Housing Authority, $1.1 million for public safety grants and $19 million for miscellaneous expenses. Peggy Agredano, whose husband founded Azatlan Boxing Gym, shows the council a newspaper clipping about the gym. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. The council is holding a public hearing on July 7 at 6 p.m. in its chambers, with the tentative budget available to review in person or online. The council also discussed surveillance cameras, following its February vote to remove Flock Safety automated license plate readers after community members expressed concerns. "The cameras are very important to us," Chief of South Tucson Police Danny Denogean told the council. "They helped us solve a homicide right before we got rid of the cameras. Without those cameras, we would not have solved that homicide." Denogean said the cameras support policing efforts, given that the police department is at its lowest staffing level in two decades. "Many of those people that were here opposing the cameras were not South Tucson residents," said Brown-Dominguez, who previously voted against their removal. "The resident speakers who came and addressed the council were in support of retaining the system. One of the speakers that was a South Tucson resident actually put into record a petition of 65 additional signatures of the City of South Tucson residents, business owners, and community members that were also in support of retaining the camera system. The community stakeholders should not have to wait any longer for the implementation of a replacement camera system." Councilwoman Dulce Jimenez said she would be open to exploring other camera options, saying she understands that they make some residents feel safe. "I agree that cameras are a very helpful tool … but … what I want to see is more of that community approach to policing," Jimenez said. No action was taken during the meeting. Topacio “Topaz” Servellon is a reporter with Tucson Spotlight. Contact them at topacioserve@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ae5d4197238567834c221 After betting the firm on Anthropic, Menlo Ventures raises victorious $3B fund te 2026-06-23T20:00:20.533Z After betting the firm on Anthropic, Menlo Ventures raises victorious $3B fund Menlo has created a solid rep for itself as an AI investor, all based on one gutsy $750 million move in 2024. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ae3f4197238567834c1fa Cowboys Cheerleaders fluff their pompoms, Simone Biles stuffs a troll in a locker & Tartan Army hits Miami te 2026-06-23T19:52:20.783Z Cowboys Cheerleaders fluff their pompoms, Simone Biles stuffs a troll in a locker & Tartan Army hits Miami Well, would you look at that. It's Tuesday again. As I write this, I'm kicked back at BNA — one of the finest airports in the country — waiting to board my flight to... New York City. A bumpkin like you in NYC, you say? You bet your biscuits, kiddos. New York. The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. The place where Carrie Bradshaw supported her lavish Manhattan lifestyle and extensive designer shoe collection simply by writing exactly one column per week. Good gig if you can get it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Anyway, I'm headed to Fox HQ. That's right, I've been summoned to the Mothership. I'll be staying in a hotel near Times Square. Surely it'll be chill. Not too busy. Nothing going on. Right? Lordy. I'm not totally uncultured. I've been to NYC a handful of times — most recently in December 2015 when I was the social media manager for the three-win Tennessee Titans. We were in town to play the Jets. As you can imagine, the football portion of that trip was positively dreadful. But I ate some banger Italian food and took my picture in front of the big Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center, so not all was lost. Anyway, y'all ready for some Nightcaps? Make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright and locked position, grab your TSA-compliant ranch dressing packets, and let's roll. Yes, that's a real thing. This, ladies and gents, is what we call opportunity marketing. When I was in grad school, I had a very smart instructor named Tim McGuire. He had this belief that instead of complaining about our problems, we should see them as opportunities — a chance to capitalize on a need. If we had that problem, other people did, too. So why not find a way to solve it and make money in the process? Whenever he'd hear me or one of my early-20-something-year-old colleagues griping about an inconvenience we faced, he'd happily chirp, "Business idea!" Unfortunately, I went to journalism school, so the only thing I'm qualified to do when faced with a problem is to b---- about it in my Tuesday column. But Tim would be so proud of whichever Kraft employee saw all these Europeans falling in love with Ranch dressing and designed them a travel kit. I digress. What I really want to talk about are the Scots headed to Miami. After drinking Boston bars out of all their booze — a feat previously believed to be impossible — the Tartan Army has now descended upon MIA. I can't wait until all the men in kilts start taking selfies and drinking Aperol spritzes with the plastic, face-full-of-filler ladies of Miami. A beautiful and harmonious union. When they say America is a melting pot, that's what they mean. And that means fluffing their pompoms. And by "fluff," I don't mean giving them a quick shake before heading onto the field. I mean sitting down and individually separating strands, tying knots, pulling streamers apart and performing what appears to be several hours of arts and crafts. One cheerleader named Julissa posted a tutorial, and I was exhausted just watching it. Look, I understand that being a Cowboys cheerleader requires attention to detail. The uniforms are immaculate. The hair is flawless. The makeup has to be perfect. America's Sweethearts don't just roll out of bed looking game-day ready. But at some point, some equipment manager in the Cowboys organization had to look at a box of flattened pompoms and think, "You know whose problem this should be? The cheerleaders." Then again, the Cowboys cheerleaders did just get a 400% pay raise. Some veteran members are reportedly earning up to $150,000 a year now. Which is way better than the rest of the league's cheerleaders, who are getting paid in Kohl's Cash and packs of Skittles. I'll allow it for the DCC. But if I find out the Raiderettes were painstakingly fluffing their own pompoms while Geno Smith was out there throwing 17 interceptions and taking 55 sacks, I'm calling the police. A couple of weeks ago, the world's most decorated gymnast suffered a cryptic medical emergency. What that diagnosis was we do not know. We may never know. And frankly, it's none of our business. You know, HIPAA and all. This past week, Simone hit Belize with her husband, Jonathan Owens. There, she posted a few bikini snaps. "Looks like you're having fun, Simone. Good to see you alive and well" ...is what a normal human being would say after her medical scare. But, instead, some butthole on Instagram decided she hadn't spent enough time sitting around feeling sorry for herself. "Almost died," this person wrote, "but look at these traveling selfies.... 😂😂😂" Simone wasn't having it. "ugh these comments make me sad," she wrote. "a little over two weeks ago, I experienced a serious medical emergency that could have ended very differently, and this trip has been part of allowing myself to heal & appreciate being here. I hope you understand that life changing experiences can shift your perspective. & that you’re able to extend a little more grace to others moving forward 😘 have a nice day!" Then, as an extra "F--- you," she dropped this on Monday: Nothing says "kiss my ass" like posting a picture of your ass. Speaking of... Yesterday, SKIMS (Kim Kardashian's underwear company) debuted its newest spokesmodel: Hailey Bieber. After the campaign dropped, her husband, Justin Bieber, shared the photos on X. He didn't add a caption, but that didn't stop the internet from having a full-blown debate. Some people thought it was sweet: "He's proud of his wife." "He's flexing that he landed a baddie." Others weren't so impressed: "You're a man of Christ. Why are you promoting this?" "Sharing half-naked photos of your wife with millions of strangers is weird." "Have some class." Now, an important distinction: These weren't private photos. They were professional marketing images for a major lingerie brand. SKIMS had already posted them. Justin wasn't leaking bedroom pictures from his camera roll. SYDNEY SWEENEY DEFENDS 'EUPHORIA' NUDE SCENES, LUKE BRYAN DRAGGED FOR NEW SONG & EMMA SLATER TAKES A SPILL Still, the reaction got me thinking. Is posting sexy or revealing photos of your spouse a sign that you're proud of them? Or is it disrespectful to your relationship? If your husband or wife were a swimsuit model, lingerie model or actor whose job involved appearing in revealing campaigns, would you share their work? Or would that cross a line for you? I'm genuinely curious where you land on this one, and I'd love to include reader responses in an upcoming Womansplaining column. Email me your thoughts. And if you'd prefer to remain anonymous, say so. 📩 Email: amber.harding@outkick.com (Send your thoughts, stories, tips, rants and photos of your dog.) 🐦 Twitter/X: @TheAmberHarding 📸 Instagram: @amberharding OutKick Nightcaps is a daily column set to run Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ae3e1197238567834c1f1 Republicans break with Trump to rebuke Iran war — but it won't change policy te 2026-06-23T19:52:01.321Z Republicans break with Trump to rebuke Iran war — but it won't change policy Senate Democrats scored another win in pushing back against President Donald Trump's war in Iran on Tuesday, but the symbolic victory won’t actually curb his war powers in the region.  Aided by absences from Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Dave McCormick, R-Pa., Democrats and a handful of Republicans passed a war powers resolution rebuking the conflict in Iran. It’s the same resolution that passed the House earlier this month in a rare display of House Republicans breaking with Trump.  Sens. Rand Paul, R-Ky., Susan Collins, R-Maine, Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Bill Cassidy, R-La., joined nearly every Senate Democrat to adopt the resolution on a 50 to 48 vote.  But unlike several previous attempts in the Senate to curb Trump’s authority, the House-passed measure does not carry any legally binding weight and won’t go to the president’s desk for his signature, where it would likely be vetoed.  TRUMP SUFFERS RARE HOUSE DEFEAT AS BIPARTISAN VOTE MOVES TO WITHDRAW TROOPS FROM IRAN CONFLICT Still, after stumbling last week, Democrats notched another victory against the war. The vote comes as Congress reels over the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the U.S. and Iran that, for now, has allotted more time for officials to negotiate a longer-lasting peace deal. Many Republicans recoiled at the drip-feed of information coming out about the deal, with some comparing it to former President Barack Obama's own Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker, R-Miss., shredded the MOU in a statement Thursday in which he cautioned that the agreement "negotiates away the victories of Operation Epic Fury in ways that are completely out of step with the president's goals." TOP SENATE REPUBLICAN RIPS INTO TRUMP'S IRAN DEAL, SAYS $300 BILLION MAKES OBAMA DEAL LOOK LIKE 'A PITTANCE' Wicker took particular issue with the proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund, which he acknowledged wouldn’t be funded by taxpayers, but "would make Iran's payoff under President Obama's 2015 deal look like a pittance by comparison."  Other Republicans aren’t thrilled with sanctions on Iranian oil being lifted, even temporarily, after years of keeping their oil business in a vice grip.  Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said he wanted to "tie lifting sanctions or financial incentives to conditions on Iranian behavior," and acknowledged that reopening the Strait of Hormuz was a component of that. IRAN WAR'S PRICE TAG HITS $80B — MORE THAN DOUBLE WHAT CONGRESS WAS TOLD But he also said that the "objective here is always going to be Iranian compliance" with ending their nuclear program in exchange for financial incentives. And if the final deal does include an agreement touching Iran’s nuclear program, lawmakers will get to vote on it.  Congress is also gearing up to mull an $80 billion supplemental spending request from the Pentagon to cover the costs of the war, a figure that's more than double what War Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon comptroller told lawmakers during a hearing earlier this year. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., argued that as the MOU takes hold, now is the "perfect time for Congress to step back and ask ourselves the question of what should the next chapter be, rather than allowing one man to make that decision?" "If you have to come to us for diplomacy, and you have to come to us for money, you shouldn't be able to end run us to initiate war on our own," Kaine said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ae3b7197238567834c1d1 Three arraigned in Havasu jewelry store heist te 2026-06-23T19:51:19.849Z Three arraigned in Havasu jewelry store heist Three are now awaiting trial in Mohave Superior Court, after their alleged involvement in the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars in merchandise from one jewelry store at The Shops at Lake Havasu. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ae3a3197238567834c1a6 Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene Say They Are Done With the G.O.P. te 2026-06-23T19:50:59.880Z Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene Say They Are Done With the G.O.P. Their split with the Republican Party represents an expansion of a feud with President Trump that could further complicate the party’s midterm prospects. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ae390197238567834c19d Senate Votes to Check Trump’s War Powers, Rebuking Him on Iran te 2026-06-23T19:50:40.424Z Senate Votes to Check Trump’s War Powers, Rebuking Him on Iran A few Republicans joined Democrats in favor of a measure instructing President Trump to halt military operations against Iran or seek congressional authorization. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ae37c197238567834c183 Klue says hackers stole credential from 2022 that led to customer data breaches te 2026-06-23T19:50:20.463Z Klue says hackers stole credential from 2022 that led to customer data breaches It's unclear why Klue had not revoked the credential after the limited pilot, which hackers then used to breach a system holding keys for accessing customers' data. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ae14e197238567834c15f Alaska's blockbuster Senate race thrown into chaos as same-name challenger fights disqualification in court te 2026-06-23T19:41:02.376Z Alaska's blockbuster Senate race thrown into chaos as same-name challenger fights disqualification in court A controversial candidate sharing the name and party affiliation of a vulnerable GOP incumbent is vowing not to go down without a fight after Alaska's top election official blocked him from the state's blockbuster Senate race.  Dan J. Sullivan, the same-name challenger running against Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, R-Alaska, filed a lawsuit to remain on the August primary ballot after Director of Elections Carol Beecher disqualified his candidacy last week. Beecher determined that Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher who recently changed his party affiliation to the GOP, did not launch his campaign "in good faith," and sought to "confuse or mislead" voters at the ballot box.  But counsel affiliated with the same-name candidate argues that his removal runs afoul of state law. SAME-NAME CANDIDATE DISQUALIFIED FROM KEY SENATE RACE OVER ALLEGED DEM SCHEME TO CONFUSE VOTERS "Nothing in Alaska law regulates in any way the private motivations that draw individuals to declare or campaign for office," a court filing from attorneys Jeffrey Robinson, Bryn Pallesen and Zoe Eisberg obtained by The Associated Press reads.  The fate of his candidacy could prove decisive in the state’s hotly contested Senate race in which Sen. Dan S. Sullivan is seeking a third term in the Republican-leaning state. Democrats are hoping that former Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, whom Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., helped recruit into the race, will unseat Sullivan in November. Primary ballots are expected to be printed later this month. Under Alaska’s open primary system, the top four vote-getters will advance to the November general election. Republicans have argued that Dan J. Sullivan’s candidacy is a "sham" attempt orchestrated by Democratic operatives to potentially trip up voters and siphon off votes from the incumbent, but Democrats, including Peltola, have denied involvement. "Even by Chuck Schumer's low standards, this was an outrageous attempt to trick Alaska voters and rig the election," Senate Republican Conference Chairman Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said last week. GOP FIGHTS TO STOP MULTIPLE DAN SULLIVANS FROM APPEARING ON ALASKA BALLOT, CALLS CANDIDACY A 'SHAM' Dan J. Sullivan has dismissed Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Alaska, highlighting "credible allegations" that suggested he filed to run with the intention of deceiving voters. "The Lieutenant Governor’s job is to oversee elections fairly and impartially," Dan J. Sullivan wrote on Facebook last week. "Instead, her actions create the impression that the state government is being used to protect an incumbent senator at the ballot box." "The people of Alaska are fully capable of deciding for themselves who should represent them in Washington," he added. The political newcomer has come under scrutiny over ties to Democratic consultant Amber Lee, who was revealed as the author of his campaign launch announcement in metadata reviewed by Fox News Digital. Lee has notably supported Peltola’s prior runs for office and expressed optimism to The Hill in January that the Alaska Democrat would unseat the incumbent Sullivan. According to Beecher’s letter, Dan J. Sullivan requested to appear on the primary ballot under the name "Dan Sullivan" despite previously registering as "Daniel J. Sullivan, Jr." Beecher also noted that his campaign materials are visually similar to the incumbent Republican's campaign and that he had no affiliation with the GOP prior to jumping into the race shortly before the filing deadline. The nascent candidate notably sought to register with the incumbent’s "S" initial at one point, according to Beecher. "‘S’ is Senator Sullivan’s middle initial, not yours," the election official noted. Amid mounting scrutiny, Dan J. Sullivan has largely brushed off concerns about his name. "My grandfather was Dan, and between my dad, uncle, and cousins, there were six more Dans in the family," he wrote on Facebook recently. "Nicknames were a necessity, and mine will never be revealed.  Fox News Digital reached out to the Dan J. Sullivan campaign for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ae13a197238567834c153 80-year-old Washington veteran says anti-ICE protesters surrounded him, threw him to the ground te 2026-06-23T19:40:42.928Z 80-year-old Washington veteran says anti-ICE protesters surrounded him, threw him to the ground An 80-year-old military veteran says he was surrounded by anti-ICE protesters and knocked to the ground while holding a sign supporting federal immigration enforcement at a Washington state demonstration, prompting a sheriff's investigation into the incident. The veteran, who requested anonymity out of fear of retaliation, told The Highline Journal he attended the June 10 protest in Burien, a suburb in King County, Washington, located just 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, to peacefully express support for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when a confrontation with demonstrators escalated. "Video reviewed by The Highline Journal shows a woman directing repeated verbal attacks toward the veteran through a loudspeaker, a man wearing a shirt reading ‘Anti-Fascism - No Kings in America’ engaging him during the confrontation, and a woman striking the veteran from behind before he fell to the ground while shouting, ‘You're down! You are down!’" the outlet reported. ANTI-ICE MINNEAPOLIS AGITATORS SET UP CHECKPOINT TO TRACK FEDERAL AGENTS The veteran told The Highline Journal he was present at the event, reportedly promoted by Des Moines, WA Indivisible, holding a small sign supporting ICE and exercising what he considered to be his First Amendment right, saying, "After all, it's about love, not hate." According to the veteran, not everyone at the protest was combative, but the situation changed when additional protesters arrived, with one woman with a loudspeaker singling the veteran out and verbally attacking him. The veteran said a group of roughly 10 to 12 people surrounded him before taking him to the ground. He recalled hearing someone in the crowd tell others to "just ignore him" during the confrontation. DEMOCRATS WHO RALLIED AT ‘NO KINGS’ PROTESTS APPLAUD KING CHARLES IN CONGRESS He also said that after the altercation, a woman gave him back a pair of sunglasses that had fallen off. The Highline Journal reported that the 80-year-old veteran said he did not regret speaking out, saying, "For evil to succeed, all that is necessary is for good men to do nothing." He also encouraged people to "Stand up," and "Do what's right." The outlet reported that the King County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the incident occurred, with Brandyn Hull, communications manager for the King County Sheriff's Office, saying that the suspect had yet to be found and identified. PORTLAND MAN SENTENCED TO 30 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR THROWING ROCK AT ICE OFFICER DURING PROTEST Hull, the communications manager for the King County Sheriff's Office, told Fox News Digital that the case remains open, and referred the outlet to a June 17 Facebook post from the King County Sheriff's Office which read, "Detectives are asking for help in finding this suspect, wanted for assault." It added, "On June 10th, during an anti-ICE demonstration at SW 148th St. & Ambaum Blvd in Burien, there was an altercation between two people, and the suspect punched the victim, another man, several times. If you know who he is or have any information, please call: 206-296-3311."  Fox News Digital attempted to reach Des Moines, WA Indivisible, for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3adef6197238567834c0d9 DHS demands New York sanctuary politicians honor detainer for man convicted of raping corpse on subway te 2026-06-23T19:31:02.313Z DHS demands New York sanctuary politicians honor detainer for man convicted of raping corpse on subway FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) blasted New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over "sanctuary" policies, demanding the two honor an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer for an illegal migrant convicted of raping a corpse. Felix Jeronimo-Rojas, 44, was sentenced to five years in prison on Wednesday for sexually assaulting and raiding the pockets of 37-year-old Jorge Gonzalez while he sat dead on the R train near Lower Manhattan's Whitehall Street station, according to the New York Post. The Mexican national pled guilty to the charges. "This sicko robbed and raped the corpse of a dead man on a New York City subway," said Lauren Bis, Acting Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the DHS. "ICE lodged a detainer asking Governor Kathy Hochul and New York sanctuary politicians to commit to not releasing this criminal illegal alien after his prison sentence. We need cooperation from sanctuary politicians to ensure depraved criminals like this are not released into our communities." DHS CRITICIZES PLEA DEAL THAT COULD FREE MIGRANT AFTER GUILTY PLEA IN TEEN ASSAULT CASE On April 8, 2025, Gonzalez boarded the train at around 7:52 p.m., according to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. Authorities said he stayed in the same spot for several hours before losing consciousness at around 10:48 p.m. Jeronimo-Rojas got on the train several minutes later and at 11:45 p.m., he began violating Gonzalez while he was unresponsive, prosecutors said. DHS lodged an immigration detainer for Jeronimo-Rojas on April 30, 2025, the agency exclusively told Fox News Digital. The department is continuing to demand that this detainer is honored by New York state and city officials at the conclusion of his sentence. Fox News Digital reached out to the offices of Hochul and Mamdani for additional comment. Hochul oversees state laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, while Mamdani is responsible for how city agencies, including the New York Police Department and the Department of Correction, implement the city's sanctuary policies. WAVE OF ALLEGED MIGRANT MURDERS IGNITES FURY ACROSS US AS OFFICIALS WARN OF MORE CARNAGE, CRACKDOWN NEEDED In a statement to Fox News Digital, DHS said New York state released 6,947 illegal immigrants that were convicted of crimes last year between Jan. 20 and Dec. 1. Jeronimo-Rojas has illegally entered the United States four times between 1998 and 1999, according to DHS. Each time, he voluntarily returned to Mexico after encounters with U.S. Border Patrol. Jeronimo-Rojas then re-entered the country "for FIFTH time at an unknown date and location," DHS said. MIGRANT ACCUSED OF SEX CRIMES AGAINST CHILD ARRESTED AFTER DETAINER REQUEST IGNORED, ICE SAYS Roughly three weeks after committing the crime, Jeronimo-Rojas turned himself in to the NYPD. Per the New York Post, Jeronimo-Rojas acknowledged he was caught on surveillance footage but denied the rape and the robbery. Jeronimo-Rojas did not speak at his sentencing hearing and took a plea deal that will include 15 years of supervised release after his initial five-year prison sentence. Gonzalez, his victim, came to the U.S. about 20 years ago to work and support his loved ones in Mexico, his family told the New York Post. "He wasn’t just a random person, he was a father, he was a family man, he cared about his family in Mexico," his 38-year-old wife Teresa told the outlet. "He did construction, he worked in kitchens, he worked as a waiter, he was a busboy. You know, anything you really could do to try to get ahead," said Teresa, who was separated from him for six years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3adee2197238567834c0d0 If Blow Pops are out after the Jazz Chisholm incident, what's the best candy for baseball players? te 2026-06-23T19:30:42.861Z If Blow Pops are out after the Jazz Chisholm incident, what's the best candy for baseball players? I did not wake up this morning and expect Blow Pops to be the talk of the town, but here we are. Frankly, it would've been bizarre if I anticipated this. Just every day I'm like, "Today's the day: Blow Pops are stealing the news cycle." However, thanks to Jazz Chisholm Jr. of the New York Yankees rocking a Blow Pop in his cheek during a game, it has gotten me thinking about how, if Blow Pops are considered "unprofessional" to eat during a game, then what candies are okay? ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Personally, I saw nothing wrong with the Blow Pop, but others did, and I think one of the greatest things about baseball is that you're allowed to crush snacks — mostly sunflower seeds, if we're being honest — during the game. It harkens back to my days of Little League when I'd sit in the dugout to be taught a lesson after making an error the previous inning on a sweltering summer day, practically mainlining Sour Skittles between wads of Big League Chew. Those were the days... Jazz was still chasing that same (sugar) high, so let's see what can get the job done... Let's start with a solid candy that is absolutely not going to fly on the diamond, and that's Fun Dip, or, as our elders call it, Lik-M-Aid. It's a fine candy — in fact, I'm a fan of the entire Wonka oeuvre — but this would get you benched so fast if you cracked open a packet while standing at second base. This is mainly because this is one of the few candies that requires a tool and two hands. That's a non-negotiable. You need one hand to wrangle that weird, vanilla-y piece of chalk and another hand to hold the little seasoning packet of sugar that you dip it into. Of course, if two of your hands are busy Fun Dip-ping, which hand does the glove go on? Also, I feel like with all the dust flying around, you'd end up with a stick coated in dirt. As soon as I saw Blow Popgate unfolding, my first thought was, someone should introduce Jazz Chisholm to Razzles because I think this whole controversy could've been avoided had he been privy to them. Clearly, he likes the idea of candy that transforms into gum, and Razzles does this without the telltale stick that got him some heat. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The only problem with Razzles is that they're an average candy that morphs into bad gum. It runs out of flavor before you can even say the word "flavor." It can't match the 30 seconds of magic a Blow Pop provides, from cracking through the candy shell to chewing the last bit of flavor out of the gum, but it's a lot more convenient. Honestly, you shouldn't eat these anywhere because they're trash. I'm a big licorice guy, and in the Twizzlers-Red Vines debate, I'm firmly in the Twizzlers camp. Why? Because I'm partial to candy that tastes good, not like I'm eating a Yankee Candle. Anyway, you might think that a Twizzler's length would make it a problem out on the ballfield, but I actually think it may be a solid option, and that's because you can eat it without hands. Sure, you need one of your mitts to put it in your mouth, but once it's there you never have to touch it again. You simply jog out to your position with it hanging out of your mouth, and then you let your prehensile, giraffe-like tongue do all the work, lifting and pulling it farther and farther into your mouth as you eat. Voila! Your hands are free to field a grounder, sign an autograph, do whatever. Of course, having six inches of Twizzler sticking out of your mouth might be deemed unprofessional, but at least your hands are free. I think if you're looking for a candy to eat on the ballfield, look no further than the gummy branch of the Candy kingdom. Worms, bears, sharks, peach rings, Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids, various novelty gummies like cheeseburgers and sushi bento boxes, etc. Grab one (or a handful) in the dugout, let them vibe in your cheek like the chewing tobacco of old and chow down on one from time to time. No stick, and there's no chance of you cracking a tooth on a hard candy like a jawbreaker (the most violently named candy there is) or a Jolly Rancher. That's on-field covert candy-eatin' at its finest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3adc9e197238567834c055 Former Arizona standouts Burries and Peat poised for NBA draft selection te 2026-06-23T19:21:02.777Z Former Arizona standouts Burries and Peat poised for NBA draft selection PHOENIX – Just months after leading their team to a Big 12 championship and Final Four appearance, University of Arizona products Brayden Burries and Koa Peat will hear their names called in the 2026 NBA draft.  The first and second rounds are set for Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Most draft boards project Burries as a top 12 pick, while Peat’s projections have fallen recently and he could land in the late first round. The duo powered the Wildcats to one of the best seasons in program history, capturing 36 wins and reaching the Final Four for the first time since 2001.  Peat was an important part of Arizona’s dominant inside presence this past season. Peat, who attended Gilbert Perry High School, averaged 14.1 points and 5.6 rebounds for the Wildcats. Peat’s signature performance came in Arizona’s season-opening game, when he scored 30 points and led the Wildcats to a six-point victory over the defending champion Florida Gators.  Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd recognized the impact of Peat on his team’s immense success a year ago. “He’s always going to put the team first,” Lloyd said. “His impact on winning is tremendous and to me that’s probably the most important value you can have as a coach.” Before his college days, Peat produced one of the most successful high school basketball careers imaginable. Peat led Perry High School to state championships in all four years. He was named the 2023 USA Basketball Male Player of the Year, and won gold medals on three separate occasions.  Former Perry coach Sam Duane credited Peat for his steady mentality through all of the accolades and recognition he has received. “Koa is going to do whatever his team needs to win,” Duane said. “It’s not about him, he puts winning first. He’s high-character and that’s a tribute to his mom and dad.”  Peat comes from a family of athletes. His father, Todd Sr., was an All-American offensive lineman at Northern Illinois and played six years in the NFL for the Cardinals and Raiders. All six of Koa’s older siblings are also athletes.  “He has a very big family and they’re very close knit and supportive,” Duane said. “They’ve brought Koa up the right way and set examples for him.”  His college teammate Brayden Burries, a San Bernardino native, led the team in scoring, averaging 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists a game this past season for the Wildcats. The freshman guard also provided spacing to one of college basketball’s most dominant paint offenses, knocking in 70 threes at a 39.1 percent clip.  Burries believes his ability to affect the game in a multitude of ways will translate to the league.  “My dad always tells me ‘just be a complete basketball player,’” Burries said after a workout with the Warriors. “At the next level, there’s going to be teams that already have scoring options. You’ve just got to find different ways to impact winning outside of just scoring.”  Most impressive about Burries however, according to his college coach Lloyd, is his level of humility given the success he’s found so quickly.  “Brayden’s a winner and he’s about all the right things,” Lloyd said. “A lot of times people might have a perception that a young kid like him may have a bit of an ego. But he’s completely the opposite, so he’s going to bring value to any organization that he’s with.”  Burries shared a backcourt at Arizona with Big 12 Player of the Year Jaden Bradley. They combined for over 100 steals and 250 assists. Burries hopes he’ll have the chance to learn from an experienced veteran in the NBA as well.  “I really want to go somewhere where they have a vet that cares about the next generation,” Burries said. “I want to have a vet that can help me out along this ride for sure.” The duo have a chance to become the first pair of Arizona teammates since 2022 to be drafted in the first round together, when Bennedict Mathurin and Dalen Terry were selected.  The post Former Arizona standouts Burries and Peat poised for NBA draft selection appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3adc74197238567834c010 Mark Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market te 2026-06-23T19:20:20.284Z Mark Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market Mark Zuckerberg reportedly wants Meta to have its own prediction market app. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ada5a197238567834bfe9 Alaska Senate race thrown into chaos as same-name challenger fights disqualification te 2026-06-23T19:11:22.805Z Alaska Senate race thrown into chaos as same-name challenger fights disqualification A controversial candidate sharing the name and party affiliation of a vulnerable GOP incumbent is vowing not to go down without a fight after Alaska's top election official blocked him from the state's blockbuster Senate race.  Dan J. Sullivan, the same-name challenger running against Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, R-Alaska, filed a lawsuit to remain on the August primary ballot after Director of Elections Carol Beecher disqualified his candidacy last week. Beecher determined that Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher who recently changed his party affiliation to the GOP, did not launch his campaign "in good faith" and sought to "confuse or mislead" voters at the ballot box.  But counsel affiliated with the same-name candidate argues that his removal runs afoul of state law. SAME-NAME CANDIDATE DISQUALIFIED FROM KEY SENATE RACE OVER ALLEGED DEM SCHEME TO CONFUSE VOTERS "Nothing in Alaska law regulates in any way the private motivations that draw individuals to declare or campaign for office," a court filing from attorneys Jeffrey Robinson, Bryn Pallesen and Zoe Eisberg obtained by The Associated Press reads.  The fate of his candidacy could prove decisive in the state’s hotly contested Senate race in which Sen. Dan S. Sullivan is seeking a third term in the Republican-leaning state. Democrats are hoping that former Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, whom Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., helped recruit into the race, will unseat Sullivan in November. Primary ballots are expected to be printed later this month. Under Alaska’s open primary system, the top four vote-getters will advance to the November general election. Republicans have argued that Dan J. Sullivan’s candidacy is a "sham" attempt orchestrated by Democratic operatives to potentially trip up voters and siphon off votes from the incumbent. But Democrats, including Peltola, have denied involvement. "Even by Chuck Schumer's low standards, this was an outrageous attempt to trick Alaska voters and rig the election," Senate Republican Conference Chairman Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said last week. GOP FIGHTS TO STOP MULTIPLE DAN SULLIVANS FROM APPEARING ON ALASKA BALLOT, CALLS CANDIDACY A 'SHAM' Dan J. Sullivan has dismissed Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom, R-Alaska, highlighting "credible allegations" that suggested he filed to run with the intention of deceiving voters. "The Lieutenant Governor’s job is to oversee elections fairly and impartially," Dan J. Sullivan wrote on Facebook last week. "Instead, her actions create the impression that the state government is being used to protect an incumbent senator at the ballot box." "The people of Alaska are fully capable of deciding for themselves who should represent them in Washington," he added. The political newcomer has come under scrutiny over ties to Democratic consultant Amber Lee, who was revealed as the author of his campaign launch announcement in metadata reviewed by Fox News Digital. Lee has notably supported Peltola’s prior runs for office and expressed optimism to The Hill in January that the Alaska Democrat would unseat the incumbent Sullivan. According to Beecher’s letter, Dan J. Sullivan requested to appear on the primary ballot under the name "Dan Sullivan" despite previously registering as "Daniel J. Sullivan, Jr." Beecher also noted that his campaign materials are visually similar to the incumbent Republican's campaign and that he had no affiliation with the GOP prior to jumping into the race shortly before the filing deadline. The nascent candidate notably sought to register with the incumbent’s "S" initial at one point, according to Beecher. "‘S’ is Senator Sullivan’s middle initial, not yours," the election official noted. Amid mounting scrutiny, Dan J. Sullivan has largely brushed off concerns about his name. "My grandfather was Dan, and between my dad, uncle, and cousins, there were six more Dans in the family," he wrote on Instagram recently. "Nicknames were a necessity, and mine will never be revealed." Fox News Digital reached out to the Dan J. Sullivan campaign for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ada47197238567834bfe0 FBI adds 2 fugitives to 'Most Wanted Fraudsters' list amid historic $6.5B healthcare takedown: Patel te 2026-06-23T19:11:03.350Z FBI adds 2 fugitives to 'Most Wanted Fraudsters' list amid historic $6.5B healthcare takedown: Patel FBI Director Kash Patel announced Tuesday the agency is adding two international fugitives to its recently launched "Most Wanted Fraudsters" list, as federal authorities unveiled a historic crackdown on healthcare fraud that led to charges against 455 suspects for more than $6.5 billion in false claims. Patel revealed the two new additions, Khalid Ahmed Satary and Emylee Thai, during a joint news conference detailing the "2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown" initiative. The pair, who have both been on the run since 2022, were added to replace two previously captured fraudsters. FBI LAUNCHES 'MOST WANTED FRAUDSTERS' LIST AS DOJ CHARGES OHIO DEFENDANTS IN $30M MEDICAID SCHEME FOR KIDS The new "most wanted" targets include Khalid Ahmed Satary, who is wanted for his alleged involvement in a staggering $547 million healthcare fraud conspiracy tied to a genetic testing scheme.  The FBI said Satary is believed to be hiding in the United Arab Emirates. The second wanted suspect, Emylee Thai, faces charges for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, defrauding the U.S., and paying and receiving kickbacks. MINNESOTA MAN MARKS FBI'S FIRST ARREST FROM DOJ'S 'MOST WANTED FRAUDSTERS' LIST Thai’s laboratory allegedly billed Medicare roughly $142 million for genetic testing, successfully pocketing about $95 million on those claims, according to the FBI.  Officials said Thai had previously been wearing an ankle monitor but fled, and may be hiding in Vietnam. "The American people and the world are our best sources of information," Patel said, urging anyone with tips regarding Satary or Thai to visit tips.fbi.gov or call 1-800-CALL-FBI. DEPUTY AG TODD BLANCHE SHEDS LIGHT ON NEW DOJ FRAUD DIVISION TO ADDRESS 'INSANE' PROBLEM The additions to the most wanted list come amid what Attorney General Todd Blanche described Tuesday as "the greatest combined federal and state effort in combating health care fraud in history." The whole-of-government operation, executed over the last 14 days, spanned 45 states and territories.  Blanche detailed how suspects allegedly used stolen taxpayer money to bankroll lavish lifestyles, including multimillion-dollar homes, a $135,000 Maserati, a $865,000 Bulgari necklace, and the construction of a $4.6 million hotel at a beach resort in the Philippines. VANCE-LED TASK FORCE CUTS OFF $1.4B FROM HOME HEALTH, HOSPICE PROVIDERS SUSPECTED OF FRAUD "Fraudsters can no longer rip off American taxpayers," Blanche said. "If you seek to harm or cheat Americans, we will find you, seize any assets and prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law." The broader takedown represents a major offensive by the Trump administration to aggressively root out corruption in Medicare and Medicaid. Key figures, including Department of Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, emphasized the coordinated interagency effort is ending old "pay and chase" policies.  Instead of allowing criminals to steal funds and attempting to claw them back later, the administration is now using advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to detect and block fraudulent claims before the money ever leaves the Treasury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ada1d197238567834bfa7 Letter From Conservatives Prompted Inquiry of Civil Rights Group, Lawyers Say te 2026-06-23T19:10:21.884Z Letter From Conservatives Prompted Inquiry of Civil Rights Group, Lawyers Say Several right-wing groups sent a letter in September to Stephen Miller, a top aide to President Trump, urging greater scrutiny of the Southern Poverty Law Center. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ad866197238567834bf87 Sedona mayoral election 2026: Brian Fultz profile and essay te 2026-06-23T19:03:02.452Z Sedona mayoral election 2026: Brian Fultz profile and essay Brian Fultz was elected to Sedona City Council in 2022. In October 2025, he was unanimoulty elected by the council to serve as vice mayor due to then-Vice Mayor Holli Ploog being elevated to interim mayor following the resignation of Mayor Scott Jablow in September. With Ploog returning to her counc Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ad852197238567834bf67 Bode Miller, most successful male American alpine skier, arrested on drug charges: report te 2026-06-23T19:02:42.492Z Bode Miller, most successful male American alpine skier, arrested on drug charges: report Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller was arrested earlier this month on drug charges, TMZ Sports reported. The winner of six Olympic medals was reportedly charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. TMZ Sports says Miller posted a $5,000 bond and was released. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The outlet said Miller has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is due in court on July 29. Miller made his Olympic debut at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games, where he took home two silver medals but failed to place four years later in Italy. JETS' GENO SMITH UNDER ACTIVE INVESTIGATION IN FLORIDA FOR ALLEGED ASSAULT AT HIS HOME: POLICE He redeemed himself in 2010 by winning his one and only gold in the super-combined event while also taking silver in the Super-G and bronze in the downhill. Miller won another bronze in the Super-G in Sochi and retired from the sport in 2017. Outside the Olympics, Miller won four World Championship golds and 33 World Cup races, making him the most successful male American alpine skier of all time. Miller also won the skiing World Cup in 2005 and 2008 and is the only skier with at least five victories in each discipline of the sport. 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/6a3ad83f197238567834bf5e Jewish student targeted with antisemitic abuse, laptop cord attack at Colorado school, ADL alleges te 2026-06-23T19:02:23.038Z Jewish student targeted with antisemitic abuse, laptop cord attack at Colorado school, ADL alleges A student at a Colorado high school allegedly wrapped a laptop charger around a Jewish student's neck and called him an antisemitic slur, according to a June 11 complaint filed by the Anti-Defamation League. The complaint alleges that school officials at Southern Hills Middle School failed to stop two years of antisemitic harassment against an eighth grader even after investigations concluded the student faced a hostile environment. The Title VI complaint details a series of antisemitic incidents that culminated in the student being called a "stupid k--e" and being strangled with the laptop cord. In April 2025, students allegedly attempted to play a game called "Jew touch tag" and said Jews were "dirty" and "contaminated," according to the complaint. PARENTS ARE FIGHTING BACK AGAINST THE SYSTEMIC ANTISEMITISM POISONING CLASSROOMS The laptop cord incident occurred in December 2025 when a student allegedly wrapped the cord around the Jewish student's neck while he was sitting and dragged him backward from his chair while calling him a "stupid k---." The incident was severe enough that the Boulder Police Department was called to investigate, according to the complaint. In April 2026, a classmate reportedly told the student "Hitler should have killed all the Jews when he had the chance." The pattern of harassment was so severe that the student stopped wearing his Star of David necklace, according to the ADL. Following the laptop cord incident, there was a safety plan and protective order put in place, but the protective order "was violated on day one," the ADL's Vice President of Litigation James Pasch told Fox News' Alicia Acuna on Tuesday. THE UNSEEN TOLL OF ANTISEMITISM: HOW HATE LEAVES LASTING SCARS ON JEWISH CHILDREN "Despite the family’s pleas for help to stop the harassment, the school district failed to effectively address it, a clear violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. No family should have to fight this hard to ensure a Jewish child’s safety at school, and certainly no Jewish student should face the threat of assault or harassment because of their Jewish identity," Pasch also said. Pasch also revealed that the ADL recorded 167 antisemitic incidents in Colorado in 2025. The ADL's complaint is requesting an apology to the child's family from the school district and a plan to coordinate antisemitism training for district students.' ANTISEMITISM ON CAMPUS: THE HIGH SCHOOL FRONT LINE SINCE OCTOBER 7  "When an event occurs like the one I described in a classroom that are witnessed by other students and then obviously talked about in the hallways and on the playgrounds by other student, it's incumbent on the district to send a message out that talks about what occurred and addresses the antisemitism head on, right. I understand districts can't talk about individual disciplinary issues with students but they can address underlying events of anti-Semitism that take place in their four walls and to speak out publicly against it and say this is not what district stands for and we're not going to tolerate antisemitism in our building," Pasch said. "There's probably no more solemn obligation that a school official and officials have than to keep our children safe when they walk through those doors, right? And if there's a failure to do so because a student is being denied access to a safe education because of their Jewish identity, that makes them less safe, the entire Jewish community, let's save. And the entire community of the Boulder Valley School District more unsafe, right? And so they're obligated to step in and correct the issue," he also added. Fox News' Alicia Acuna and Alexandra Rego-Rahman contributed to this report. Fox News Digital contacted the Boulder Valley School District and Boulder Police Department for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ad815197238567834bf1e How Trump Turned America’s Refugee Program Into a Pathway for White People te 2026-06-23T19:01:41.560Z How Trump Turned America’s Refugee Program Into a Pathway for White People President Trump has created an exception to his refugee ban for white South Africans, reshaping a program designed for people fleeing persecution and disaster. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ad802197238567834bf15 A Look Inside the Welcome Bags Planned for White South African Refugees te 2026-06-23T19:01:22.103Z A Look Inside the Welcome Bags Planned for White South African Refugees The United States is putting together bags with a children’s book on so-called reverse racism, and with a document that defends the country’s founding on the basis of slavery. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ad7ee197238567834bf05 NAU hires Richard Duran as next athletics director te 2026-06-23T19:01:02.652Z NAU hires Richard Duran as next athletics director Duran takes over as NAU's next AD after a long stint at the University of the Incarnate Word. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ad7da197238567834befc Lumberjacks sign forward Alondra Lizama from Cal State Northridge te 2026-06-23T19:00:42.679Z Lumberjacks sign forward Alondra Lizama from Cal State Northridge Lizama breaks the trend of NAU transfers with experience on multiple college teams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ad7c6197238567834bef3 Ask The Vet: What to prioritize in your senior pet's care te 2026-06-23T19:00:22.721Z Ask The Vet: What to prioritize in your senior pet's care Q: My dog is 11 and hasn’t been to the vet in a couple years. She is starting to get a little stiff. What should I expect at our next vet visit? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ad5fa197238567834bebf Scotland's Tartan Army continues World Cup march through America, turning Miami into Edinburgh South te 2026-06-23T18:52:42.785Z Scotland's Tartan Army continues World Cup march through America, turning Miami into Edinburgh South A lot has been made about the different foreign tourists who have come to the United States to cheer on their teams during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While most countries have been well-represented, no one has been having more fun in America than the Scots. From drinking the entire city of Boston out of beer to discovering the beauty of Buc-ee's, the Scottish supporters have turned the Land of the Free into their own personal playground, and on Monday, they set their sights on their next destination. The Tartan Army -- the name of the most ardent group of Scotland fans -- made its way to the southernmost metropolitan area in the continental United States, as the entire city of Miami welcomed them with open arms. SCOTTISH BREWERY SENDS IN REINFORCEMENTS AS TARTAN ARMY CONTINUES TO DRINK BARS DRY IN BOSTON The Scots famously turned Fenway Park into a Tartan wonderland last week, but they may have outdone themselves when they showed up at loanDepot Park to watch the Marlins play ball on Monday evening. As a lifelong Miami Marlins fan, I always wondered what it would take to get our home stadium to fill up like it does in other great baseball towns like St. Louis and Chicago. Who knew all they needed were tens of thousands of drunk Scottish soccer fans to fill in all the empty seats in between the diehards and the scattered season ticket holders? WORLD CUP FANS CAN'T STOP SMILING AFTER A MASSIVE WEEKEND OF FUN ACROSS THE US, TIME CAPSULES & BRISKET! That's not even the most impressive scene from the day, either. Check out the video footage of the Tartan Army marching through the streets of Little Havana on the way to the game. I was just at a Marlins game over the weekend, and those streets are fairly tightly packed down there in Little Havana, so kudos to the Scots and the Marlins for making this happen from a logistics perspective. WORLD CUP FANS FALL IN LOVE WITH AMERICAN CULTURE, COMFORT FOOD CLASSICS It wasn't just baseball on the agenda for the Tartan Army, either. If you were chilling in a Miami-area hotel pool over the weekend trying to nurse a hangover with some morning sun rays, you were in for a rude awakening... literally. Those pesky Scots decided to bring the bagpipes with them to the pool, treating hundreds of college-aged kids on summer break to the song of their people. THE VERDICT IS IN: EUROPEANS ARE OBSESSED WITH RURAL AMERICA DURING 2026 WORLD CUP STAY I love the guy in the corner who just gets up and leaves his wife midway through the video. Everyone else seems to be enjoying themselves, and who could blame them. And if you thought you could escape the bagpipe onslaught by going to South Beach, think again. Here's one intrepid member of the Tartan Army going mobile with his pipes, complete with roller skates, to serenade people and distract them from the fact that they paid $100 for parking. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE Scotland will certainly win the award for most enthusiastic fanbase, that's for sure, as they still have one more match before their World Cup journey likely ends. If they can pull off a miracle against Brazil on Wednesday, it will extend the trip of a lifetime for thousands of Scottish nationals. FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE Even if they don't win, however, you might have a hard time convincing a majority of these fans to go back to Scotland. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ad5e7197238567834beb6 Obama-appointed judge torpedoes Trump’s bid to fight obesity as White House warns it won’t be ‘final say’ te 2026-06-23T18:52:23.321Z Obama-appointed judge torpedoes Trump’s bid to fight obesity as White House warns it won’t be ‘final say’ An Obama-appointed judge blocked the Trump administration’s effort on Monday to let a handful of states ban SNAP recipients from using food stamps to buy soda, candy and other sugary products. "Amid a chronic disease epidemic, President Trump was elected with a resounding mandate to Make America Healthy Again," White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly told Fox News Digital. "This administration has rightfully put real food at the center of SNAP to promote healthier options for families in need. This will not be the final say on the matter." The ruling is a setback for the administration’s "Make America Healthy Again" push, which has made SNAP reform a central front in its campaign against obesity, diabetes and chronic disease. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled Monday that because Congress has already defined "what ‘food’ is supposed to be," USDA cannot waive or amend the definition. Jackson has served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia since 2011, after then-President Barack Obama appointed her to the bench. 'HALF A DOZEN' MORE STATES TO BAN SODA, JUNK FOOD PURCHASES WITH FOOD STAMPS, TRUMP AGRICULTURE SECRETARY SAYS Congress "set out clearly the type of experimental projects that could be tested to address the unquestionably serious health issues attributed to the rise of obesity in the population in general and particularly the low-income population. But it did not invite the Secretary to ignore its directives by trying to advance those ends under the banner of ‘efficiency’ or administrative improvements," Jackson wrote. The lawsuit was brought by SNAP recipients in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee and West Virginia, where USDA had approved state waivers restricting certain food purchases, including candy, soft drinks and energy drinks. The plaintiffs were represented by the National Center for Law and Economic Justice and Shinder Cantor Lerner. "An activist judge just blocked our commonsense restriction on using SNAP benefits for soda and junk. SNAP is for food — not sugar bombs fueling obesity, diabetes, and skyrocketing healthcare costs for low-income families," Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins wrote on X. "Taxpayers shouldn’t subsidize junk food and drinks at the expense of American health." Both Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA's Rollins have touted SNAP reform, traveling to various states and working with governors to ensure that Americans are making healthier choices by avoiding "junk food." USDA has approved SNAP food restriction waivers in over 20 states. "The idea that taxpayer funds should not be used to purchase junk food should not be controversial. USDA will not be backing down from the fight to Make America Healthy Again, including for families and communities reliant on SNAP," a USDA spokesperson told Fox News Digital. WHOLE MILK SHOULD BE BACK AT SCHOOLS, EXPERTS SAY: 'NUTRITION SCIENCE HAS EVOLVED' Michael Bloomberg tried something similar as New York City mayor in 2011, asking the Obama administration’s USDA to let the city block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary drinks. USDA rejected the request at the time, saying the proposal did not clearly show whether the restriction would actually improve health outcomes. Fox News Digital reached out to HHS for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ad5d3197238567834bead Man falls into vault toilet at campground, reminding us nothing is worth retrieving from a toilet te 2026-06-23T18:52:03.868Z Man falls into vault toilet at campground, reminding us nothing is worth retrieving from a toilet Here are some tips for your next camping trip. Stay on the marked paths and if anything falls into a campground vault toilet, it now belongs to the campground vault toilet. You don’t want to be the one needing to be rescued after wandering off a trail, and you certainly don’t want first responders called to get you out of a vault toilet because you fell in trying to retrieve the sunglasses you dropped. If I were the guy who was rescued last Saturday afternoon at Camp Edison in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, I’m telling people I got lost in the woods. But then again, I would never be in that situation in the first place. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! I’m a drop something in the toilet, and it belongs to that toilet kind of guy. I couldn’t imagine the thought of even attempting to reach into a port-a-potty or a vault toilet crossing my mind. Perhaps I'm the one out of touch. Whatever it is, I’m getting a new one. It’s not worth it. The sunglasses might have been expensive or a great fit for a head that sunglasses don’t normally fit well on, but they weren’t meant to remain in my possession. They would have belonged to the human waste. This guy had other plans and the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said that he fell into the waterless, non-flushing toilet, reports KTLA 5. TOURIST BREACHES SAFETY BARRIER AT WORLD’S LARGEST WATERFALL SYSTEM TO RECOVER CELLPHONE He spent about 10 to 15 minutes down there before first responders were able to get him out and hose him off, which I think we all know wasn’t sufficient given the situation. He needed at least a good day, day and a half, of constant showering, in my opinion. Through a Spanish translator, they let the man know that he "had fallen into the chemical storage tank." There was no mention of the condition of the important, to the point of risking falling into a vault toilet, sunglasses. The man didn’t have any serious injuries and walked away "after being hosed down by Cal Fire." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ad5c0197238567834bea4 Fiancée sticks by accused serial rapist as special agents defend tailing him for restaurant DNA stakeout te 2026-06-23T18:51:44.411Z Fiancée sticks by accused serial rapist as special agents defend tailing him for restaurant DNA stakeout Matthew Nilo, a New Jersey-based attorney accused of raping or sexually assaulting several women in Boston more than 17 years ago, returned to court Monday as his defense team sought to suppress DNA evidence gathered during a covert FBI operation at a Manhattan restaurant. Nilo, 38, appeared in Suffolk Superior Court with his fiancée, Laura Griffin, who has continued to attend hearings in support of him. The hearing centered on DNA evidence prosecutors say links Nilo to multiple assaults in Boston in 2007 and 2008, when he would have been 19 or 20 years old. His attorneys argue the evidence should be thrown out because FBI agents collected it without a warrant during a 2023 stakeout at Oscar Wilde Restaurant and Bar in Manhattan. BOSTON SERIAL RAPE SUSPECT MATTHEW NILO RELEASED ON BAIIL According to court testimony reported by The Boston Globe, FBI agents followed Nilo from his New Jersey home to the Manhattan restaurant after receiving information from Boston authorities. SEND US A TIP HERE The agents sat near him for hours and coordinated with restaurant staff to collect items he used during the meal, including drinking glasses, a fork and a napkin. BOSTON SERIAL RAPE SUSPECT MATTHEW NILO NOW ACCUSED OF ATTACKING 8 WOMEN Nilo’s defense attorneys have argued he did not abandon the items because he had no meaningful opportunity to take them with him when he left the restaurant. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "The commonwealth is claiming that they have some connection between Mr. Nilo and DNA from 15 years ago, but that evidence was presumably taken from tableware in New York without a warrant and searching it for DNA," his attorney, Joseph Cataldo, previously said. Cataldo added that the alleged DNA evidence was "taken without his knowledge or consent or, most importantly, without a warrant." Prosecutors have countered that once the items were left behind and cleared by staff in the ordinary course of business, Nilo had relinquished any expectation of privacy over them. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB FBI Boston Special Agent in Charge Joe Bonavolonta said in May 2023 that Nilo’s arrest was "the direct result of the FBI’s use of investigative genetic genealogy," which he described as "a unique method used to generate new leads in unsolved sex assaults, homicides and other violent crimes." Prosecutors revealed during a June 2023 hearing that investigators matched a DNA profile left on three rape victims to the profile of at least one of Nilo’s relatives that had been uploaded to a public genetic genealogy database. They later matched that DNA to a sample obtained from a drinking glass Nilo used at a corporate event in New York, prosecutors said. Nilo has remained free on bail throughout the proceedings. His fiancée has stood by his side throughout the drawn-out hearings. He was initially charged in May 2023 with three counts of aggravated rape, two counts of kidnapping, one count of assault with intent to rape and one count of indecent assault and battery. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER In July 2023, a Suffolk County, Massachusetts, grand jury indicted Nilo on seven additional charges, including one count of rape, one count of aggravated rape, three counts of assault with intent to rape and two counts of indecent assault and battery. Fox News Digital has reached out to Cataldo for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ad5ac197238567834be9b Popular city bans public alcohol amid heat wave as people take risks to cool down te 2026-06-23T18:51:24.956Z Popular city bans public alcohol amid heat wave as people take risks to cool down France has banned some public drinking and restricted outdoor events as a brutal heat wave bears down on Europe, according to the Associated Press (AP). Tourists and locals are reportedly taking desperate — and sometimes dangerous — measures to cool off by plunging into canals and dunking in fountains. Authorities in France imposed alcohol restrictions in public spaces and at some major gatherings as temperatures climbed toward triple digits, as health experts warn that drinking in extreme heat can lead to dehydration and other health risks. STUNNING VACATION HOT SPOT TURNS INTO OVERCROWDED NIGHTMARE AS TOURISTS FLOOD STREETS Paris ramped up precautions as the heat coincided with public celebrations, including the Fête de la Musique, with thousands of police and emergency workers deployed, per Reuters. The public safety push comes as much of France swelters under red heat alerts, with temperatures in parts of the country forecast to top 104 degrees, the AP reported. Photos show residents and tourists gathering around public fountains and stepping into shallow pools for relief.  HIKERS FACE URGENT GRAND CANYON HEAT WARNING AFTER TEEN'S DEATH ON POPULAR TRAIL In Paris, crowds have flocked to the Canal Saint-Martin, where people were seen diving from bridges and swimming in the water, according to Euronews. Officials are urging people to avoid the hottest parts of the day, drink water regularly and check on vulnerable neighbors, AP reported. Canal Saint-Martin’s Récollets basin is open during periods of extreme heat, giving residents and tourists a designated place to cool off.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The free swimming area opened June 17 and is staffed by lifeguards, according to Sortir à Paris. Outside of designated swimming areas, officials have warned that the search for relief can become dangerous.  Multiple drownings have been reported across Europe as people seek out any available body of water during the heat wave. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER In England, four teenagers drowned in lakes and reservoirs during a recent hot spell, prompting one grieving father to warn families about the dangers of children playing near rivers and lakes, per Channels Television. French media reported that four children have drowned during the heat wave. In Germany, one man drowned and three others were reported missing after swimming in the Rhine River, AP reported. The heat has disrupted travel and daily life across Europe. In France, trains, concerts and sporting events were reportedly canceled as authorities warned residents and tourists to stay hydrated. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ At the Eiffel Tower and other popular Paris venues, misting stations were set up to help crowds cope, per AP. In Rome, tourists dunked their arms and faces into the city’s famous fountains, while visitors at Milan Fashion Week hid under parasols. The World Health Organization’s Europe office said this month that more than 200,000 people across Europe have died from heat-related causes over the last four years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ad599197238567834be92 Youth softball coach & umpire get into ugly confrontation as emotions boil over at Arkansas tournament te 2026-06-23T18:51:05.499Z Youth softball coach & umpire get into ugly confrontation as emotions boil over at Arkansas tournament For two youth girls softball teams, they'll never forget Father's Day weekend 2026 after emotions boiled over during their game. A simple foul ball call by the first base umpire during the USSSA Wood Grill Buffet/Everett Classic in Benton, Arkansas, turned into a chaotic scene with a coach and umpire going at it in front of the girls. The difference between this incident and the other crazy incidents we've seen this season is that some people say the umpire instigated the situation. The drama boiled over during the top of the fourth with Arkansas Pride 12 (13U) up to bat with a 7-2 lead on Tulsa Elite NEA (14U). On a 3-2 pitch, a Pride hitter laced a shot down the first base line that was instantly waved off as foul by the first base ump. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The Pride coach didn't like the call and that's when things got heated. After the Pride coach addressed the home plate umpire, words were exchanged between the coach and first base umpire who then got face-to-face with the coach. That's when shoves were exchanged. YOUTH PITCHER LAUNCHES FASTBALL AT OPPOSING DUGOUT AFTER ALLEGED ORDER FROM COACH: 'ABSOLUTELY BUSH LEAGUE' Did the ump miss the call? Maybe. Did the coach have a gripe? Maybe. Does any of this matter to the point where it's worth pushing, shoving and possibly going to jail? For some adults, the answer, lately, is 'yes.' "Our team was immediately sent to the dugout and remained there until everything was resolved. At no time did we have players running around the field. Additionally, all of our parents remained on the sidelines except for one individual, who was assisting in preventing further escalation and attempting to separate those involved," the Tulsa Elite coaching staff said in a statement posted to the team's Facebook account. "This type of behavior is unfortunate for our sport, and we are not here to take sides or place blame. The video speaks for itself. "When we were informed that our parents would have to leave, I made the decision to forfeit the game and remove our team from that environment. My responsibility is to the safety and well-being of our players, and I felt that was the best decision at that time." OutKick's attempt to receive a statement from the USSSA Arkansas state director has gone unanswered. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ad570197238567834be5d Protesters Accused of Antifa Ties Sentenced to Up to 100 Years in ICE Attack te 2026-06-23T18:50:24.032Z Protesters Accused of Antifa Ties Sentenced to Up to 100 Years in ICE Attack The penalties, issued in an attack where a police officer was shot, dwarfed those given to Jan. 6 rioters and appeared to signal that at least some courts will deal aggressively with ICE protesters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ad32b197238567834be1a Trump signs landmark executive order investing in quantum computing and cryptography security te 2026-06-23T18:40:43.068Z Trump signs landmark executive order investing in quantum computing and cryptography security President Donald Trump announced a pair of executive orders investing in quantum computing Monday, moving forward an unprecedented partnership between government and industry while simultaneously moving to secure the U.S. from cryptographic threats. The first executive order, titled "Ushering In The Next Frontier Of Quantum Innovation," outlined a strategy to update the National Quantum Strategy by "promoting commercialization and deployment of" quantum technologies and partnering with industry leaders. To drive that point, Trump signed the order in the Oval Office alongside executives from technology companies with vested quantum interests including IBM and Google parent company Alphabet. Furthermore, the directive mandates administration officials from the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of War, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) "a summary of steps taken to align their processes, policies, and programs with" the National Quantum Strategy. DETAILS OF TRUMP'S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED AI PLAN REVEALED BY WHITE HOUSE AHEAD OF MAJOR SPEECH It also kickstarts a national effort to develop a working quantum computer to be delivered to the Department of Energy for use and, "to the extent possible, make it available to the scientific community." Furthermore, Trump's order directed NASA and other agencies to probe the development of quantum-enabled sensors, a technology that, if successfully adopted, could have significant military and defense applications. Quantum computers can perform exponentially greater amounts of calculations at one time when compared to even the most advanced modern supercomputers today. This application makes them a potential threat to cryptographically secure information involving global finances, state secrets, and digital communications. PROTECTING AMERICANS’ DATA FROM CHINA IS CENTRAL TO AN AMERICA FIRST AGENDA This fact underscores the second executive order Trump signed Monday, "Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks." This order directed OMB and the National Cyber Director to "lead an accelerated, nationwide migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), ensuring our Nation and our data stay secure as quantum technology evolves." Joining Trump in the Oval Office, in addition to Alphabet President Ruth Porat and IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, were Nobel Prize-winning physicist John Martinis, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Lutnick highlighted the administration's late May move to direct $2 billion from the CHIPS and Science Act to quantum computing companies. "Besides investing in the companies we've also invested in fabs to build quantum for others so we can manufacture these quantum in America," Lutnick said, pointing to the decision to invest directly in an IBM fab, a machine that can manufacture quantum-capable chips. "We're already the leader by a lot. We're gonna be, now, the leader by a lot more," Trump also said during the signing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ace8e197238567834bd41 Reporter's Notebook: Senate Republicans brace for tough lunch with Trump amid legislative clashes te 2026-06-23T18:21:02.288Z Reporter's Notebook: Senate Republicans brace for tough lunch with Trump amid legislative clashes Hope they have Maalox and Pepto-Bismol on hand when President Donald Trump visits Capitol Hill to meet with Senate Republicans over lunch. Senate GOP Steering Committee Chairman and Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., invited Trump for the luncheon Wednesday. Some Senate Republicans may wonder if they’re the ones on the menu. Both Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and John Cornyn, R-Texas, are out after the president refused to endorse them and they lost their primaries. Trump has also sparred with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., exasperated that he can’t execute his legislative agenda. Scott is a close ally of the president. He lost to Thune and Cornyn in the race to become majority leader in late 2024. In fact, Scott didn’t even request a blessing from the top Senate GOP leadership team to invite the president. Scott’s teamed up with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, advocating that the Senate approve the SAVE America Act. It requires proof of citizenship to vote. This advocacy is driving Thune and other members of the GOP brass batty since the bill failed twice. Scott and Lee want the Senate to get onto the SAVE America Act and stay on it until the measure passes. But few understand how exhaustion somehow conjures a majority of senators to suddenly support the bill. GOP TRIGGERS MARATHON SENATE FIGHT TO EXPOSE DEMS' OPPOSITION TO TRUMP-BACKED VOTER ID BILL Moreover, the president demands that they eliminate the filibuster. If the SAVE America Act doesn’t have the necessary votes to pass, there’s no way it commands 60 yeas to break a filibuster. Simple solution, right? Not really. Thune has said repeatedly that there aren’t the votes to alter the filibuster, either. It’s about the math. So expect some intense discussions Wednesday over what the president wants the Senate to do. Thune has tried to tell the president repeatedly what the Senate is capable of, based on the various parliamentary equations. And there’s fear among Republicans that the president may attempt to sow discord about the midterm election outcomes if Democrats flip the House and/or Senate — and Republicans never passed the SAVE America Act. Trump sports plenty of supporters in the Senate, but he’s frustrated Senate Republicans by repeatedly yanking the legislative rug out from under his own party for weeks now.  The Senate was on the precipice of beginning a "vote-a-rama" to finally pass funding for ICE and Border Patrol in May. Then the administration announced its weaponization fund. A meeting between Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and GOP senators devolved into pointed conversations. Blanche continued to defend the fund. Some Republicans threatened their own amendments during the vote-a-rama to either block the fund or shield themselves from political fallout. Thune pulled the bill from the floor and sent everyone home for more than a week. SENATE GOP ERUPTS OVER TRUMP DOJ 'ANTI-WEAPONIZATION' FUND, PUNTS ICE, BORDER PATROL FUNDING Then there was a carefully crafted bipartisan agreement to renew FISA Section 702, the nation’s most effective program to track terrorists. Its authorization ran out after the president sidetracked the nomination of Jay Clayton, his own pick to become Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Republicans couldn’t pass the FISA authorization on their own, so they engineered a bipartisan compromise with Democrats. But Democrats withdrew their support for the bill once the president announced that housing czar Bill Pulte would take over as acting DNI for former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned. Democrats viewed Pulte as a partisan who had no experience in intelligence. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton, R-Ark., quickly scheduled a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton once  Trump tapped him as the nominee. It was believed that the Senate may be able to confirm Clayton within a matter of days after his confirmation hearing. That would limit time on the job by Pulte. So, once Clayton was in place, the Senate could prospectively return to the bipartisan FISA deal and pass it. But Trump detonated all of that last week. He insisted that Senate Republicans cancel Clayton’s confirmation hearing and not advance his nomination until it has confirmed Jamie McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. That’s the position Clayton held. The president made those demands at 3:59 a.m. ET Wednesday — all without consulting Thune. He then made his signature on the FISA renewal conditional on passage of the SAVE America Act.  "That tells me he’s not very serious about FISA or intelligence," said one senior congressional Republican about Trump. "And Pulte is a big middle finger to the intelligence community." So Senate Republicans aren’t enamored with all of these demands. Some began to lose faith in the president once he ditched support for Cassidy and Cornyn. Now they believe he’s being unreasonable, jerking around Thune, moving the goalposts for critical national security legislation and expecting the impossible on the SAVE America Act and the filibuster. For his part, Scott believes he and the president can change minds. Trump has criticized Senate Republican leaders generally of late. But he’s tiptoed around potentially calling out Thune by name. Thune is well-liked by his GOP colleagues and, like most congressional leaders, has an impossible job. That is why former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, R-Miss., likened the job to that of "herding cats." THUNE 'ADAMANT' ABOUT TRUMP SUPPORT, DRIVING MAGA AGENDA DESPITE TENSE PAST RELATIONSHIP  It’s clear that the president has better relations right now with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., compared to Thune. But turning on Thune by name would truly infuriate many of the president’s best allies in the Senate. Trump routinely excoriated former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., for not ditching the filibuster. But it was McConnell who delivered Trump three of the most lasting legacies: Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. McConnell established a new Senate precedent for the method he used to confirm Gorsuch. Gorsuch would have faced an unprecedented filibuster for an associate justice on the High Court and never scored confirmation. McConnell stuck by Kavanaugh during the raucous confirmation process to confirm Kavanaugh in the fall of 2018. And he rammed through Coney Barrett’s confirmation days before the 2020 election. Yet McConnell refused to hold a confirmation hearing for President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee and future Attorney General Merrick Garland for nearly 11 months — because it was an election year. Blocking confirmation of Garland held the seat open for Gorsuch. Yet Trump railed against McConnell at every turn. Thune passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year. But through no fault of his own, Thune hasn’t delivered any wins as enduring as the Supreme Court for Trump yet. However, the president has extended some grace to the South Dakota Republican — despite his criticism of the Republican Senate. We’ll see if that continues after Wednesday’s luncheon. The legislative contretemps between the president and Senate Republicans over the past few weeks has just been an appetizer. Anguish and frustration are on the bill of fare Wednesday. And if the meeting doesn’t go well, some Republicans may yell "Check, please!" to get out of there as fast as they can. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ace64197238567834bd0b Vendors Told to Start Dismantling Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center te 2026-06-23T18:20:20.822Z Vendors Told to Start Dismantling Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center The directive came days after the federal government said all detainees had been transferred out of the state-run immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3acc70197238567834bcd0 Washington Post boasts it stared down ‘unwarranted’ Justice Department subpoena te 2026-06-23T18:12:00.182Z Washington Post boasts it stared down ‘unwarranted’ Justice Department subpoena The Washington Post boasted that the Justice Department planned to "force" reporters to testify before a federal grand jury but withdrew subpoenas after they were challenged by the paper.  The Post published a Tuesday story citing "a Justice Department official familiar with the matter" that reporter Ellen Nakashima received a grand jury subpoena this spring "related to sensitive reporting about a national security matter." The Post reported that the Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper "was fighting the demand in federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia in sealed proceedings when the government rescinded Nakashima's subpoena." The newspaper also reported that the "scope of the investigations that triggered the subpoenas are not clear" aside from being related to national security. TRUMP CLAIMS BEZOS FRETTED TO HIM ABOUT 'OUT OF CONTROL' PEOPLE AT WASHINGTON POST "The unwarranted subpoena of our reporter Ellen Nakashima – a clear violation of constitutionally guaranteed press freedom – was another sign of the government seeking to compel journalists to become instruments of its investigations. We will continue to stand fully behind the journalism of The Washington Post and fight all efforts by any administration that violate our First Amendment rights," a Washington Post spokesperson told Fox News Digital. The Post described Nakashima as "a veteran national security reporter who, during the Trump administration, has reported on the country’s most powerful intelligence officials, the Iran conflict and deadly U.S. military strikes on boats that officials alleged carried illegal drugs." Executive Editor Matt Murray also addressed the ordeal with Post employees on Tuesday morning.  "With the news out and the subpoena withdrawn, I want to reiterate our unwavering support for the First Amendment rights enshrined in our constitution, the legal protections afforded journalists, and our unblinking support of our journalists and press freedom.  I also want to thank our legal colleagues who have worked aggressively on behalf of Ellen and The Post," Murray wrote in a memo obtained by Fox News Digital.   "This institution stands behind each of you. It is in The Washington Post’s DNA to question, investigate, uncover and report," he continued. "That's why we're here and what we'll keep doing." WASHINGTON POST'S TOP EDITOR BACKS JEFF BEZOS AS CRITICS LASH OUT OVER STRUGGLING PAPER'S LAYOFFS The Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.  The Post reported that three Wall Street Journal journalists who also report on national security also received subpoenas.  "The Justice Department also withdrew the Wall Street Journal subpoenas, which the news organization had challenged in the same federal court, according to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss proceedings that are not public. None of the journalists testified before the grand jury, the official said," the Post reported.  The WSJ did not immediately respond to a request for comment.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3acc48197238567834bcb6 Jack Fitchett named Arizona’s small-community economic developer of the year te 2026-06-23T18:11:20.248Z Jack Fitchett named Arizona’s small-community economic developer of the year Jack Fitchett By Shawn White The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has named City of Winslow Economic Development Director Jack Fitchett its 2026 Economic Developer of the Year for a small community. The award, part of AAED’s annual Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence (EDDE) honors, was presented at the group’s Spring Conference at the El Conquistador Resort in Oro Valley. The EDDE Awards recognize standout work by the individuals and organizations that have meaningfully contributed to Arizona’s economic growth, with winners chosen from nominations submitted by AAED members. What set Fitchett apart was the scale of what a small northeastern Arizona town has put in motion under his tenure. In just two years with Winslow, he negotiated a planned area development agreement with master developer Atlas Global covering more than 1,500 acres and has been projected over 20 years to generate 5,500 direct jobs, 3,600 indirect jobs, $2 billion in economic impact and $68 million in tax revenue. Fitchett also secured more than $16 million in federal Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant funding for the I40 Trade Corridor and negotiated a 300-acre logistics hub agreement with Global Logistic Development Partners. Together, the projects position a city long defined by Route 66 and the BNSF transcontinental rail line to become a logistics and manufacturing hub serving a large share of the U.S. population within a two- to three-day drive. Before Winslow, Fitchett spent several years with the City of Flagstaff, first as a management analyst in the city manager’s office and then as business attraction manager, where he helped land UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries, an electric-vehicle parts manufacturer. That deal promised more than 350 jobs and a $65 million investment and was recognized as “Deal of the Year” by both the Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) and AAED. A lifelong Arizonan with a master’s in public administration from the University of Arizona, he was AAED’s New Member of the Year in 2022 and, in 2023, became the youngest person elected to its Board of Directors, where he continues to serve. The post Jack Fitchett named Arizona’s small-community economic developer of the year first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3acc34197238567834bcad WUSD board considers next steps for Native history, language learning te 2026-06-23T18:11:00.801Z WUSD board considers next steps for Native history, language learning By Shawn White A push to make Native American history, language and sovereignty a more regular part of Winslow classrooms, rather than a once-a-year November tradition, came before the Winslow Unified School District Governing Board at a recent meeting. Indian Education Committee Chair Lisa Vandever spoke to the district about entrenching those lessons deeper into its everyday K-12 curriculum. Vandever started with a result from the committee’s annual family survey that she admitted stung a little. “A lot of the families don’t exactly know what the Indian Education Committee does, what we support and really what the funding goes towards,” she said. What got to her about that is how much the committee has been doing. This year alone it paid for the Native American Festival, weaving and coloring booths, games, a film festival, food demonstrations and a display on Native Americans in the military. It also purchased 200 books for all five school libraries, microscopes and learning kits for Washington School and a greenhouse it hopes will anchor a future food-sovereignty workshop, and the organization helped cover the year-end Native American Awards, a junior high promotion and a preschool celebration. But she’s after something bigger than a packed events calendar. “One of the biggest things we wanted to do is bring that cultural exposure to our students,” Vandever said. “Our students probably get a minimum of the month of November to see what Native American heritage is.” Her central ask was to change that. Vandever said she had looked at curricula from states like Montana, Oregon and Washington that already require Native American history in their schools, weaving literacy together with ancestral knowledge and cultural stories. Those lessons reach every student during the school day, she said, instead of just the families who can make it to an evening event and the district wouldn’t have to start from scratch, since other states and national groups have already built the materials. “Having something that is actually in our curriculums in our schools would be very impactful … not only our Native American students, but our general population,” she said. “Native American history is history.” From there she laid out a wider wish list, including a culture week, a student leadership summit, culturally relevant field trips and a Winslow version of the Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day that other heavily Native districts attend at the Arizona State Capitol. She also wants students to learn how tribal government works, from the 22 tribes in Arizona to the more than 570 across the country. “They don’t know that Navajos have that dual citizenship, where we are recognized as a sovereign nation,” she said. “What does that mean?” Language was the other big piece. Vandever said the district could teach basic Navajo, Hopi or Apache and connect it to real opportunities later, like the Navajo Nation’s Chief Manuelito scholarship, which she said has put students through college on full rides when they can certify their fluency. She noted that relatives of hers had been recipients. There’s a hard limit on all of it, though. “As you may know, our funding was cut tremendously,” Vandever said. “We really can’t bank on all the things that we did do.” The cut hit federal funding and the Navajo Nation has stepped in to cover part of the gap, though that money is unpredictable. Board members were receptive to the idea but wanted something concrete before signing on. Board member Todd Wilcox latched onto Vandever’s description of the knowledge as “a gift.” “I feel like it should be something that does need to be brought to the forefront,” Wilcox said. Board clerk Jennifer Sanderlin added a note of caution about the timeline, explaining that any new curriculum has to sit on public display for 60 days before the board can approve it. The board asked the committee to regroup after its membership changes over, since two seats will be open when current terms end June 30. The board asked to come back with a real plan that spells out the programs it hopes to run, what they would cost and what help it would need from the district. In other action, the board tabled its proposed early-release calendar after noticing a conflict over the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, which showed up as an early-release day for the lower grades but not the high school and members said they want the schedule to match districtwide. The board also approved higher Winslow Junior High athletic fees, with most sports rising to $40, track to $25 and the annual family cap going to $140. Board member Isabel Britton, who said the proposal was confusing, voted no. Board member Dodie Montoya was not present. The board also held a special meeting last week to approve a bid for a new HVAC replacement that board has been waiting years to replace in the high school gym, the cost for the project is $1.8 million. In other business, the board: * Approved past meeting minutes and the ratification list. * Approved a donation of $500 from Renemarie and Brett Drey to Jefferson Elementary School to buy books for the school’s book vending machine. * Approved the following hires: Carlee Edwards, Winslow Junior High School English teacher; Charley Cox, high needs paraprofessional; Alyson Jones, media tech; and Kyle White, inclusion paraprofessional. * Approved the resignation of Chase Edwards, gifted and talented education teacher. * Approved several routine documents for Wells Fargo, which lists whose names appear on checking accounts and lines of credit. * Approved a document certifying the max enrollment for each grade level and what each grade level average class size will be for the upcoming year. The post WUSD board considers next steps for Native history, language learning first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3acc21197238567834bca4 Winslow student earns national medal in welding te 2026-06-23T18:10:41.334Z Winslow student earns national medal in welding Photo courtesy of Jack Harris Jack Harris, in his red blazer, stands with fellow medalists at the recent SkillsUSA national competition in Atlanta, where he earned bronze in welding. Photo courtesy of Jack Harris A belt buckle Harris made and wears every day, a metal plate bearing his name that he cut with a plasma torch and trimmed with twisted TIG wire at NPC’s welding shop in Holbrook. By Shawn White Most days, Jack Harris leaves Winslow for the welding shop at Northland Pioneer College (NPC) in Holbrook, where he has spent two years learning to read blueprints, set machines and turn raw steel into clean work. This month that work carried him much farther from home, all the way to Atlanta, Ga., where he earned a national bronze medal in welding. Harris, a 2025 homeschool graduate, found the program almost by accident, after his mother heard from another family that NPC’s welding classes were worth a look. He had always wanted to work with his hands and the trade clicked in a way he did not expect. “I said, yeah, sure,” Harris said. “I’ve always wanted to do some kind of manly job. And it really clicked. It’s the most fun I’ve ever had.” The medal came at the SkillsUSA national competition, held June 1-5 in Atlanta. Harris had taken silver at the state contest in Phoenix and normally only state gold medalists advance. When the first-place finisher couldn’t make the trip, the spot fell to him. “I wasn’t even supposed to be there,” Harris said. “They’re like, ‘second place, if you want to go, now’s your chance.’ So I’m like, ‘yeah, sure, I’ll totally do it.’” He finished third in the country. Along with the bronze, Harris said he came home with a new welding hood, a welder valued at about $1,200, an oxy-fuel cutting set worth about $560 and $800 in cash. The haul is more than a trophy. He already has a garage at home with power and a concrete floor and he plans to keep practicing there outside the school shop. Harris started welding through NAVIT (Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technology), which allows qualifying high school students take NPC career and technical education classes for free. After aging out of the program following his first year, he kept going on scholarships from NPC’s Friends and Family fund, and he credited KGJ Roofing with a $3,000 scholarship last year and another this year toward his associate degree. “All the people who’ve helped me along the way, the people giving me scholarships, I actually have hardware that I can show them that I really do value the education and other people’s time,” Harris said about his bronze metal. His instructor, Wesley King, pushed students to enter contests whether they thought they had a show and that advice shaped how Harris approached the season. “It doesn’t matter if you’re a first year, it doesn’t matter if you have no chance at all, you need to do it for the experience,” Harris said, recalling King’s pitch. He spent extra mornings and afternoons in the shop before nationals, taking advantage of as much time as the school would give him. At nationals, competitors rotated through stations that tested different corners of the trade. They welded MIG, stick, aluminum and dual-shielded flux core, cut with plasma and oxy-fuel, took a written knowledge test and, in a visual inspection round, graded other people’s welds for flaws like lack of fusion, undercut and overlap. Judges scored each piece on appearance, on whether it matched the blueprint and on whether it fit together, though the projects weren’t built to be useful just to judge technique. Blueprint reading was where the pressure showed. NPC teaches it in class, but the contest demanded more, and a single misread symbol cost him points after he flipped two welds. It wasn’t enough to knock him off the podium, though walking the floor afterward and sizing up the competition, he wasn’t sure he’d placed at all. “I was looking around at a lot of [other people’s] pieces and thought ‘these are really good,’” he said. He said he had no idea how the points would add up or deduct and didn’t think he would get a metal after seeing the work of his competition. If there’s a lesson the trade keeps teaching him, Harris said, it’s patience. Beginners tend to rush, cranking the heat to move fast and starting before they understand the assignment. “You can’t go fast. The main thing people try to do is they’ll try to go super hot so they can go super fast.” Away from competition, Harris has already put the skill to work. He repaired a sign for his church, Winslow’s First Baptist Church, and made his own belt buckle that he wears every day, a metal plate with his name on it, cut with plasma and trimmed with twisted TIG wire. “It’s like the thing … that shows that I’m a welder that I don’t even have to talk about,” he said. “People can just see it.” Down the road, he’s eyeing pipeline work or the ironworkers, somewhere to build experience and savings before striking out on his own with a mobile welding truck. Pipeline work would likely mean leaving Winslow for a while, but he’s lived here his whole life and doesn’t plan to stay gone. When asked if he pictures having his welding business in Winslow or the surrounding area, he said he loves the climate of Arizona and expects after gaining experience, he’ll come back to start his business. NPC students won 20 medals at the SkillsUSA Arizona state competition in April in Phoenix, placing in welding, construction, cosmetology, automotive and firefighting. Harris’ silver there became a ticket to Atlanta, and a national bronze medal he gets to bring back to the high desert. The post Winslow student earns national medal in welding first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3acc0d197238567834bc9b Traffic stop leads to seizure of more than 77 pounds of fentanyl pills te 2026-06-23T18:10:21.881Z Traffic stop leads to seizure of more than 77 pounds of fentanyl pills Photo courtesy of Navajo County Law enforcement seized a large shipment of fentanyl in Show Low, with one suspect in custody. At approximately 9:59 a.m., on Saturday, June 13, the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Apprehension Team (MCAT), with assistance from the Show Low Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 60 near milepost 346 in the Show Low area. During the stop, Show Low Police Department K-9 Cid was deployed and conducted a free-air sniff of the vehicle. K-9 Cid positively alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of more than 77 pounds of fentanyl pills, estimated to be approximately 300,000 dosage units. The narcotics were concealed inside food cans and boxes within the vehicle. The seized fentanyl has an estimated street value of approximately $2.1 million. As a result of the investigation, 46-year-old Domenick Barlow of Tucson, was arrested for possession of a narcotic drug, possession of a narcotic drug for sale, transportation of a narcotic drug, possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Navajo County Jail. Barlow is currently being held on a $5 million cash-only bond. “This seizure represents a significant disruption to the flow of deadly narcotics into our communities,” said Navajo County Sheriff David Clouse. “The successful outcome of this investigation is a direct result of the strong partnerships between local, state and federal law enforcement agencies working together to keep Arizona communities safe.” The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to aggressively pursuing those responsible for trafficking illegal narcotics and protecting the citizens of Navajo County. The success of this investigation was made possible through the coordinated efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies. The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend its appreciation to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Flagstaff Resident Office, U.S. Border Patrol, Navajo County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, and the Show Low Police Department for their partnership and assistance in removing these dangerous drugs from our communities. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The post Traffic stop leads to seizure of more than 77 pounds of fentanyl pills first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aca90197238567834bc62 Sedona City Council election 2026: Tony Hauserman profile and essay te 2026-06-23T18:04:00.263Z Sedona City Council election 2026: Tony Hauserman profile and essay A 26-year Sedona resident, nonprofit volunteer and youth sports coach, political newcomer Tony Hauserman is one of five candidates seeking three open seats on the Sedona City Council. Candidate Profile Questions What is your vision for the Western Gateway / Sedona Cultural Park? Do you support or op Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aca7b197238567834bc47 The 2026 NBA Draft class has the 'best' and 'deepest' crop of freshmen, ESPN broadcaster says te 2026-06-23T18:03:39.784Z The 2026 NBA Draft class has the 'best' and 'deepest' crop of freshmen, ESPN broadcaster says The NBA Draft begins on Tuesday, and ESPN college basketball broadcaster Jay Bilas has high hopes for it. Bilas, 62, called this year’s draft class the "best" and "deepest" he can remember. "It's the best and deepest crop. When I say best, I mean deepest crop of super talented freshmen in one draft that I can remember. And I think it is the best crop of star-caliber freshmen. Freshmen are going to dominate the first round," Bilas told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Bilas noted that a lot of NBA teams tanked this season in order to get a premier selection in the draft. "One of the reasons that you saw so many NBA teams jockeying for position to try to get into the lottery, which people call tanking, is because of the quality of this draft. And you can be picking at six, seven, and eight and go, ‘Man, we're going to get a starter out of this?’" Bilas said. Bilas said the top of the draft has superstar potential. He listed BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, Kansas’ Darryn Peterson, Duke’s Cameron Boozer and North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson as players who could be future All-Stars. The Washington Wizards hold the No. 1 overall pick, the Utah Jazz hold the No. 2 pick, the Memphis Grizzlies have the No. 3 pick, and the Chicago Bulls have the No. 4 overall pick. Dybantsa has widely been mocked to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! In his lone season at BYU, Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 assists and 3.7 rebounds in 35 games. He was a consensus All-American and made the All-Big 12 team. Who the Jazz select at No. 2 overall has been the subject of much debate. Peterson, Boozer and Wilson have all been mocked to Utah. Bilas said he would not bat an eye if Wilson were the Jazz’s pick because of how talented he is. In 24 games with North Carolina in his freshman year, Wilson averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. Like Dybansta, the forward was also a consensus All-American in addition to being named to the All-ACC team. Boozer, the son of two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, shined in his lone season with Duke. In 38 games, Boozer averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game. He won the Wooden Award, which is awarded to college basketball’s most outstanding player, in addition to being a consensus All-American. Peterson, in 24 games with Kansas, scored 20.2 points, recorded 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He was named to the All-Big 12 team, but was not a consensus All-American, unlike Dybansta, Wilson and Boozer. Bilas will be playing in the American Century Championship from July 10-12 at Edgewood Golf Course in Lake Tahoe. 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/6a3aca68197238567834bc3e Mitch McConnell will not vote in the Senate this week as recovery from hospitalization continues te 2026-06-23T18:03:20.328Z Mitch McConnell will not vote in the Senate this week as recovery from hospitalization continues Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is continuing to recover and will not vote this week, spokesman David Popp noted. "Senator McConnell is still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery. However, he will not be voting this week," he said in a statement. McConnell was hospitalized earlier this month, though the reason has not been disclosed. SEN MITCH MCCONNELL HOSPITALIZED, 'RECEIVING EXCELLENT CARE,' HIS OFFICE SAYS Fox News Digital reached out to request more information on Tuesday, but Popp did not provide any additional details regarding the senator's situation. McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, was previously hospitalized for eight days earlier this year after experiencing "flu-like symptoms." The long-serving lawmaker has been in office since early 1985. FOUR SENATE REPUBLICANS AGAIN UNITE WITH DEMS TO BLOCK TRUMP'S SAVE AMERICA ACT McConnell is 84 years old. He announced last year that he would not run for an eighth Senate term. BLUEGRASS DEMOCRATS MAKE THEIR CHOICE TO REPLACE MCCONNELL, TAKE ON TRUMP-BACKED BARR U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., is the Republican candidate running in the Kentucky U.S. Senate general election contest this year, and former Kentucky state Rep. Charles Booker is the Democratic candidate. McConnell has dealt with a series of health episodes in recent years. He fell and sprained his wrist while walking out of a GOP luncheon in December 2024. He was hospitalized with a concussion in March 2023 and missed several weeks of work after falling in a Washington hotel. After he returned, he twice froze up during news conferences that summer, staring vacantly ahead before colleagues and staff came to his assistance. McConnell had polio in his early childhood, and he has long acknowledged some difficulty as an adult walking and climbing stairs. In addition to his 2023 fall, he also tripped and fell in 2019 at his home in Kentucky. He had surgery for a fractured shoulder. Fox News' Tyler Olson and Eric Mack contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aca54197238567834bc35 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' star Mia Sara says filming iconic '80s hit was 'not that good an experience' te 2026-06-23T18:03:00.877Z 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' star Mia Sara says filming iconic '80s hit was 'not that good an experience' Nearly 40 years after "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" became a pop culture phenomenon, Mia Sara revealed she had a far different experience behind the scenes. Sara reflected on her acting career and her role as Sloane Peterson in the 1986 hit during a recent interview. While Sara acknowledged the movie's enduring popularity and what it means to generations of fans, she admitted she struggled while working with famed director John Hughes. "I don’t really give interviews because making 'Ferris Bueller' was not that good an experience for me," she told The Sunday Times. "But I’m very aware of what a precious thing this movie is, and I don’t want to disappoint people. But I didn’t get along well with John." The now-59-year-old described Hughes as "a strange guy." 'FERRIS BUELLER' ACTRESS MAKES SURPRISE HOLLYWOOD COMEBACK AFTER 14-YEAR ACTING HIATUS "He wanted us all to hang out together and to introduce us to the French New Wave films. But the others were seasoned actors, and I was a snotty New York kid and had seen all those movies, so he was frustrated in that desire," Sara added. "I didn’t have the emotional maturity to deal with other people’s egos, or my own." Looking back on her years in the industry, Sara admitted she found many aspects of acting difficult and ultimately viewed her career with mixed emotions. The movie star later largely abandoned acting and turned to writing poetry instead. "I never really had the resilience to deal with the audition process," Sara revealed. "There are some things in my career that I’m really proud of, but overall it was not a happy career for me." Decades later, Sara said the movie's cultural impact remains impossible to ignore. "My kids say they can see the moment their friends make the connection between me and the movie, and they’ll say, ‘Wow, your mom was hot!’" she said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off" premiered in 1986 and became one of the most popular teen comedies of the decade. Ferris, played by Matthew Broderick, skipped school to explore Chicago with his girlfriend, Sloane Peterson, and his best friend, Cameron Frye (Alan Ruck), while they dodged Ferris’ suspicious sister, Jeanie (Jennifer Grey). The experience filming "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" was different for Grey, who began a secret relationship with Broderick shortly after filming began that lasted "about two years." "I knew Jennifer a little bit before from a play we’d done together," Ruck told the outlet. "So when she was cast, she said, ‘Tell me about Matthew, what’s he like?’ I said, ‘He’s very nice looking, and he’s got these ears that stick out,’ And I could see her perk up at the ears reference, so I think that’s what did it." Grey added: "And it was not easy to keep hidden on set. The one scene Matthew and I had together — at the end, when Jeanie lets Ferris into the house — I got the giggles so badly that I was literally bleeding from trying to bite my cheek. It was the way he looked at me! The crew was, like, ‘Why don’t you take a walk around the block?’" "Yeah, I had no chance!" Sara chimed in. "I had a massive crush on Matthew during the filming, but it was very much unrequited." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Before audiences embraced Cameron Frye as Ferris' loyal sidekick, Ruck had to convince casting directors he fit the part. The actor later revealed that his audition with Broderick, his real-life best friend, helped seal the deal. "The casting directors were, like, ‘Wait a minute, isn’t this guy 28?’" Ruck recalled. "And Cameron was supposed to be 18. Then they saw me, and they said, ‘Oh yeah, he looks like a baby.’ And then when Matthew and I read together, it obviously worked." "We have this way of teasing each other that seemed to work for the characters, and we genuinely like each other," Broderick added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aca41197238567834bc2c Mike Babcock going to Edmonton just made the Oilers appointment viewing this upcoming season te 2026-06-23T18:02:41.421Z Mike Babcock going to Edmonton just made the Oilers appointment viewing this upcoming season It almost feels like there has been more juicy NHL news over the offseason than there was over the actual season, with blockbuster trades, players wanting out of their current situation, and a wild coaching carousel. The biggest domino to fall when it comes to coaches is now officially official, with word that the next coach of the Edmonton Oilers is none other than Mike Babcock. The Stanley Cup - and gold medal-winning coach will make his behind-the-bench return after last coaching a game with the Toronto Maple Leafs back in 2019. Babcock was hired to coach the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2023, but resigned before the season started amid allegations that he had asked players to show him personal photos on their phones. NHL COMPLETES INVESTIGATION INTO MIKE BABCOCK'S TIME WITH BLUE JACKETS, WON'T RESTRICT HIM FROM WORKING The NHL conducted an investigation and determined that Babcock should still be allowed to coach, and here we are. So, buckle up, kids. There are going to be a lot of late nights for those of us on the East Coast this season because the Oilers are going to be a team to watch. Not because I think they're suddenly Cup contenders — I don't — I just can't remember another situation that was this much of a powder keg packed inside of a pressure cooker with sticks of dynamite wrapped around it. Sure, it could work, but bringing in a polarizing coach like Babcock is a real Hail Mary. He doesn't exactly have a reputation as a "players' coach," and while there are sometimes pros to that, it requires the right kind of team to work. Are the Oilers that kind of team? I don't really think so, but we'll see. Babcock has to hit the ground running and at least get the Oilers' ship pointed in the right direction; otherwise, they might need to look to shop superstar and captain Connor McDavid, who starts his two-year "show-me" extension this summer. If the Oilers want a haul of picks or players like Ottawa just did for Brady Tkachuk, they need to deal him sooner rather than later. Of course, the idea is to not have to deal the best player on the planet by making him want to stick with the team. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! He'll only do that if there's a real shot at winning the Stanley Cup. So, with a generational player and the future of the franchise in the balance, the Oilers throw the keys to arguably the most controversial coach ever. How could you not tune in to see how this works out? It's either going to work or go completely sideways. I don't know about you, but I'm going to start stockpiling sleep now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aca2d197238567834bc23 PGA Tour announces sweeping changes to schedule: Everything you need to know about new two-tiered system te 2026-06-23T18:02:21.960Z PGA Tour announces sweeping changes to schedule: Everything you need to know about new two-tiered system Seismic changes are coming to the PGA Tour with a completely revamped model and schedule set to be implemented beginning in 2028. The introduction of relegation and promotion, two separate series, match play and courses the Tour has never paid a visit to are among the many exciting changes the golf world will see in the near future. While there are still plenty of details to be fully ironed out, which will be announced at a later date, the information the Tour formally announced on Tuesday painted a rather clear picture of just how different — and exciting — the new-look structure will be from a fan perspective. PGA Tour Championship Series PGA Tour Challenger Series TIGER WOODS MAKES FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE SINCE DUI, REHAB STINT AS PGA TOUR ANNOUNCES SWEEPING CHANGES Relegation and promotion The Championship Series will have a points structure, and the top 90 players on the points list will be retained and remain on the top-tier series. Players who finish outside the top 90 will face relegation to the Challenger Series. A minimum of 20 players from the Challenger Series will be promoted each season, with remaining spots determined through multiple criteria including tournament winners, medical extensions, career milestones and a new "last chance" series. RORY MCILROY GETS THE BEST OF EMBARRASSING US OPEN HECKLER WITH VICIOUS COMEBACK AT SHINNECOCK HILLS The last chance series, which will take place in the fall, will consist of four to six events to determine the final spots on the following season's Challenger Series. PGA Tour qualifying school will still take place, but prior to the last chance series offering players to earn their way onto the Challenger Series. Key takeaways about the Tour's sweeping changes One could easily make the argument that there has long been a two-tiered system on the PGA Tour. By putting it in writing, it only adds intrigue and, most importantly, clarity. You have a top-tier system and a second-tier system. Players who play well in the top-tier system remain there, play for huge purses and stay atop the best circuit in professional golf. The second-tier system rewards the best players with a shot at promotion, but also features tournaments with $4 million purses, where the 'middling' player, even on the Challenger Series, can comfortably make a living. On the topic of clarity, it's something PGA Tour fans have not been accustomed to, ever, with the various iterations of the FedEx Cup Playoffs over the years. Not only will the introduction of match play make things as straightforward as possible, but it's also the format that golf fans have been clamoring for since the WGC match-play event was taken off the schedule after the 2023 edition. Many minute details still have to be put in place, but the vision has been presented, and it's a complete revamp of the PGA Tour. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aca1a197238567834bc1a Yankees manager Aaron Boone draws the line after Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s lollipop incident: 'P----s me off' te 2026-06-23T18:02:02.505Z Yankees manager Aaron Boone draws the line after Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s lollipop incident: 'P----s me off' At least Jazz Chisholm Jr. did not have chewing tobacco in his mouth. The New York Yankees' second baseman, however, was caught sucking on a lollipop while playing defense in Detroit on Tuesday. As opposed to perhaps sunflower seeds or bubble gum, it was a rather striking sight, as the Yankees were trailing 4-1 in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Tigers amid a mini-skid. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault. But the lollipop is where the line was drawn. "That p----s me off," Boone told "Talkin' Yanks." "I didn't know about it until after the game. He and I talked about that. That won't be going on. I'm not on that." JAZZ CHISHOLM PLAYS 2B WITH A BLOW POP IN HIS MOUTH, A FORMER MLB PITCHER IS ABSOLUTELY JACKED & TEXAS MEAT Chisholm is certainly not one to hide away from, well, anything. He embraced boos in Kansas City after saying the Royals "got lucky" against the Yanks in Game 2 of the 2024 American League Division Series. Before this season, he boldly claimed he would produce 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases (he is at 11 and 23 roughly halfway through the season), and earlier this month, he predicted the Yankees would win their 28th World Series title. Chisholm is currently on pace for his worst season in the big leagues, as his .226 average, .406 slugging percentage and .716 OPS are all the worst marks of his career. He is set to hit free agency after this season, and before the season, he made it known he wanted a contract in the range of $350 million. 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/6a3aca07197238567834bc11 Reporter's Notebook: Senate Republicans brace for tough lunch with Trump amid legislative clashes te 2026-06-23T18:01:43.052Z Reporter's Notebook: Senate Republicans brace for tough lunch with Trump amid legislative clashes Hope they have Maalox and Pepto-Bismol on hand when President Donald Trump visits Capitol Hill to meet with Senate Republicans over lunch. Senate GOP Steering Committee Chairman and Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., invited Trump for the luncheon Wednesday. Some Senate Republicans may wonder if they’re the ones on the menu. Both Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and John Cornyn, R-Texas, are out after the president refused to endorse them and they lost their primaries. Trump has also sparred with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., exasperated that he can’t execute his legislative agenda. Scott is a close ally of the president. He lost to Thune and Cornyn in the race to become majority leader in late 2024. In fact, Scott didn’t even request a blessing from the top Senate GOP leadership team to invite the president. Scott’s teamed up with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, advocating that the Senate approve the SAVE America Act. It requires proof of citizenship to vote. This advocacy is driving Thune and other members of the GOP brass batty since the bill failed twice. Scott and Lee want the Senate to get onto the SAVE America Act and stay on it until the measure passes. But few understand how exhaustion somehow conjures a majority of senators to suddenly support the bill. GOP TRIGGERS MARATHON SENATE FIGHT TO EXPOSE DEMS' OPPOSITION TO TRUMP-BACKED VOTER ID BILL Moreover, the president demands that they eliminate the filibuster. If the SAVE America Act doesn’t have the necessary votes to pass, there’s no way it commands 60 yeas to break a filibuster. Simple solution, right? Not really. Thune has said repeatedly that there aren’t the votes to alter the filibuster, either. It’s about the math. So expect some intense discussions Wednesday over what the president wants the Senate to do. Thune has tried to tell the president repeatedly what the Senate is capable of, based on the various parliamentary equations. And there’s fear among Republicans that the president may attempt to sow discord about the midterm election outcomes if Democrats flip the House and/or Senate — and Republicans never passed the SAVE America Act. Trump sports plenty of supporters in the Senate, but he’s frustrated Senate Republicans by repeatedly yanking the legislative rug out from under his own party for weeks now.  The Senate was on the precipice of beginning a "vote-a-rama" to finally pass funding for ICE and Border Patrol in May. Then the administration announced its weaponization fund. A meeting between Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and GOP senators devolved into pointed conversations. Blanche continued to defend the fund. Some Republicans threatened their own amendments during the vote-a-rama to either block the fund or shield themselves from political fallout. Thune pulled the bill from the floor and sent everyone home for more than a week. SENATE GOP ERUPTS OVER TRUMP DOJ 'ANTI-WEAPONIZATION' FUND, PUNTS ICE, BORDER PATROL FUNDING Then there was a carefully crafted bipartisan agreement to renew FISA Section 702, the nation’s most effective program to track terrorists. Its authorization ran out after the president sidetracked the nomination of Jay Clayton, his own pick to become Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Republicans couldn’t pass the FISA authorization on their own, so they engineered a bipartisan compromise with Democrats. But Democrats withdrew their support for the bill once the president announced that housing czar Bill Pulte would take over as acting DNI for former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned. Democrats viewed Pulte as a partisan who had no experience in intelligence. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton, R-Ark., quickly scheduled a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton once  Trump tapped him as the nominee. It was believed that the Senate may be able to confirm Clayton within a matter of days after his confirmation hearing. That would limit time on the job by Pulte. So, once Clayton was in place, the Senate could prospectively return to the bipartisan FISA deal and pass it. But Trump detonated all of that last week. He insisted that Senate Republicans cancel Clayton’s confirmation hearing and not advance his nomination until it has confirmed Jamie McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. That’s the position Clayton held. The president made those demands at 3:59 a.m. ET Wednesday — all without consulting Thune. He then made his signature on the FISA renewal conditional on passage of the SAVE America Act.  "That tells me he’s not very serious about FISA or intelligence," said one senior congressional Republican about Trump. "And Pulte is a big middle finger to the intelligence community." So Senate Republicans aren’t enamored with all of these demands. Some began to lose faith in the president once he ditched support for Cassidy and Cornyn. Now they believe he’s being unreasonable, jerking around Thune, moving the goalposts for critical national security legislation and expecting the impossible on the SAVE America Act and the filibuster. For his part, Scott believes he and the president can change minds. Trump has criticized Senate Republican leaders generally of late. But he’s tiptoed around potentially calling out Thune by name. Thune is well-liked by his GOP colleagues and, like most congressional leaders, has an impossible job. That is why former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, R-Miss., likened the job to that of "herding cats." THUNE 'ADAMANT' ABOUT TRUMP SUPPORT, DRIVING MAGA AGENDA DESPITE TENSE PAST RELATIONSHIP  It’s clear that the president has better relations right now with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., compared to Thune. But turning on Thune by name would truly infuriate many of the president’s best allies in the Senate. Trump routinely excoriated former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., for not ditching the filibuster. But it was McConnell who delivered Trump three of the most lasting legacies: Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. McConnell established a new Senate precedent for the method he used to confirm Gorsuch. Gorsuch would have faced an unprecedented filibuster for an associate justice on the High Court and never scored confirmation. McConnell stuck by Kavanaugh during the raucous confirmation process to confirm Kavanaugh in the fall of 2018. And he rammed through Coney Barrett’s confirmation days before the 2020 election. Yet McConnell refused to hold a confirmation hearing for President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee and future Attorney General Merrick Garland for nearly 11 months — because it was an election year. Blocking confirmation of Garland held the seat open for Gorsuch. Yet Trump railed against McConnell at every turn. Thune passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year. But through no fault of his own, Thune hasn’t delivered any wins as enduring as the Supreme Court for Trump yet. However, the president has extended some grace to the South Dakota Republican — despite his criticism of the Republican Senate. We’ll see if that continues after Wednesday’s luncheon. The legislative contretemps between the president and Senate Republicans over the past few weeks has just been an appetizer. Anguish and frustration are on the bill of fare Wednesday. And if the meeting doesn’t go well, some Republicans may yell "Check, please!" to get out of there as fast as they can. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ac9de197238567834bbfa Independence Day celebrations slated te 2026-06-23T18:01:02.605Z Independence Day celebrations slated Area residents and visitors in the region will have plenty of activities to choose from as they celebrate Independence Day. Holbrook It’s parade time for the 4th of July and all are invited!  Bikes, trikes, strollers, wheelbarrows, walkers, unicycles, etc. meet and gather beginning at 8 a.m. at Hunt Park, located at Park Road. Red, white, and blue decorations available and helpers willing to assist trimming participants wheels!  Show up at 8:30 a.m. and join in with the parade at 9 a.m., led by the Holbrook Volunteer Fire Department fire truck. There’s more fun after the parade with games and water activities happening throughout the morning. Treats will be provided too. Come support the traditional 4th of July in Happy Holbrook!  The annual Holbrook Volunteer Firemen’s Barbecue is scheduled from 12 p.m. until the food is gone at Fire Station No. 3, located at 100 Airport Road. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids. Takeout plates are also available. Tickets may be purchased from any fireman or at the door. The Holbrook firemen will also present their free fireworks show after dark at the Navajo County Governmental Complex in southern Holbrook. Joseph City The community of Joseph City has a full lineup of holiday festivities for the Fourth of July with all events at Tanner Park, located at 4560 Main St., unless otherwise noted. Beginning at 5:15 a.m., there will be a 5K Fun Run. Meet at the northeast corner of the park for registration beginning at 4:15 a.m. At 8 a.m., a patriotic parade will make its way down Main Street from Hansen Street and ending at Tanner Park. Lineup is at 7:30 a.m. At 8:30 a.m. the flag raising will take place, then at 9 a.m. the Bucket of Blood Re-enactors will present its “I do, I do” Old West shootout. At 9:30 a.m. tournament registrations open (call Blaine for info and advance registration at 480-217-5476). Also at that time food and craft vendors open, the Kid Zone opens and tournaments begin on the 1/2 hour including a volleyball tournament at 10:00 a.m., horseshoes tournament at 10:30 a.m., Human foosball and cornhole at 11 a.m. At 1 p.m. it’s the Color Blast, followed by basketball at 1:30 p.m. at the Joseph City High School Gym. This event is hosted by the Joseph City Chamber of Commerce. Snowflake/Taylor On Friday, the festivities begin at 12 p.m., at Rodeo Park in Taylor with the Snowflake/Taylor Chamber of Commerce hosting an arts & crafts event. The event will go on until 5 p.m. then begin again at 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday. Also on Friday, head to the rodeo grounds for super fresh calf roping beginning at 6 p.m. Cowboy poetry and country music will be held beginning at 7 p.m. at Rodeo Park. On Saturday, the day begins at 5 a.m., with the annual firing of the anvil and band serenade beginning at Solomon Hill Ball Park, located at Center and 700 East Street, with stops at Old Center Street Church, the church at 309 W. Willow and concluding at Rodeo Park in Taylor at 6:15 a.m. At 6 a.m. on Saturday, a free pancake breakfast will be held at the Rodeo Pavilion. Beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, it’s the Fourth of July Freedom Run to begin at the Snowflake Bike Park, located at 1784 W. 7th S. St. in Snowflake. The cost is $30 for adults and $15 for youth 17 and under. Register in advance at www.rec.us/taylor. At 10 a.m. a patriotic program will take place at the Town Hall of Fame, located at 309 W. Willow Lane in Taylor, featuring the Jennings Band and keynote speaker Brad Click. That evening it’s the 72nd annual Fourth of July Taylor Rodeo at the Taylor Rodeo Grounds. The preshow begins at 7 p.m. with the rodeo events to begin at 7:30. Ticket prices are $15, with kids 5 and under free. Following the rodeo there will be team roping. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. followed by a dance beginning at 9:30 p.m. at the Rodeo Pavilion. Winslow From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.., (or when food runs out) the Winslow Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a community barbecue on the 4th of July. It will be at the Hayden Walton Memorial Park near the Route 66 Splash Pad. There’ll be a few games and a tattoo station for kids. There is no charge for this event. There will also be lots of activities at McHood Park/Clear Creek Reservoir such as swimming, tubing, paddle boarding, kayaking, picnics, etc. The fireworks show will start when the sky is dark. Winslow’s fireworks show is funded by donations from the community and is directed by lifelong resident Dan Simmons. The show lasts about an hour and a half with a 15-minute intermission. The post Independence Day celebrations slated first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ac9cb197238567834bbf1 La Posada Hotel inducted into Historic Hotels of America te 2026-06-23T18:00:43.145Z La Posada Hotel inducted into Historic Hotels of America Photo courtesy of La Posada Hotel La Posada has been welcoming travelers off the rails since 1930, and now it carries a national title too: induction into Historic Hotels of America. By Shawn White The La Posada Hotel, the 1930 Spanish Revival landmark that has anchored downtown Winslow for nearly a century, has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America, the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s official program for recognizing the country’s finest historic hotels. The designation places La Posada among more than 300 hotels and resorts nationwide honored for preserving their architecture, ambiance and historic integrity. To qualify, a property must be at least 50 years old, listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or designated a National Historic Landmark, and recognized as historically significant. “Historic Hotels of America is delighted to induct La Posada, a Spanish Revival hotel built in 1930,” said Lawrence Horwitz, executive vice president of Historic Hotels of America. He praised owners Allan Affeldt and Tina Mion and the hotel’s leadership for preservation work and vision that he said would let future generations experience the destination. La Posada, the name meaning “The Resting Place,” opened in 1930 as the crown jewel of the Fred Harvey chain of luxury railroad hotels. Architect Mary E.J. Colter designed every aspect of the building and considered it her finest work. The hotel’s history was not always so bright. After closing in 1957, the building endured roughly four decades of institutional neglect. Its museum-quality furnishings were auctioned off and the interior was gutted to serve as railroad office space. When the railway scaled back in the early 1990s, La Posada landed on the National Trust’s list of endangered places. That threat drew the attention of preservationist Allan Affeldt, who with his team spent the next three decades leading a restoration that brought the building back to life. Today the hotel operates as a kind of living museum, showcasing its architecture, art, cuisine and a commitment to sustainability. “Beautiful historic hotels play an essential role across America, creating a sense of place in towns large and small,” Affeldt said. He added that he was proud to join Historic Hotels of America and grateful for the guests and fellow hoteliers who cherish such properties. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private nonprofit chartered by Congress in 1949. Its members span 44 states along with the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The post La Posada Hotel inducted into Historic Hotels of America first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ac9b7197238567834bbe8 College board tasks president with development of three curricula projects for college te 2026-06-23T18:00:23.696Z College board tasks president with development of three curricula projects for college By Talaina Kor The Navajo County Community College Governing Board convened for a regular meeting Tuesday, June 16, where board requested President Dr. Von Lawson to undertake three curricula items. To develop and seek accreditation for a 90-credit bachelor’s in business for enrollment by Fall 2028, create a stackable Associate of Science in agricultural science (transferable to state programs or a future BAS) with lower-division enrollment by Fall 2029 and conduct a healthcare stakeholder survey to assess adding Allied Health programs with the aim of launching new or enhanced courses by Fall 2029. During call to the public, faculty emeritus member Shannon Newman brought up concerns regarding Dr. Lawson and his alleged conduct with faculty. “Things I’ve been seeing and hearing about recently at the college are very concerning to me. In particular, having two faculty receive notices of noncontract renewal right at the time of contract renewal, with no prior warning. It’s entirely against academic practices throughout the nation.” Newman noted that while Dr. Lawson is acting within his legal purview, she believes his motives had underlying factors. “I suspect that much of the reasoning behind it was retribution, misogyny, because those two were female and they were two of the other people who challenged Dr. Lawson on some of his practices.” Newman also claimed that several others have resigned due to Dr. Lawson’s treatment towards them, though no specific incidents or names were mentioned. Newman requested the board do their own investigation and that staff may be reluctant to disclose problems due to fear of retaliation. Since the topic was brought up during call to the public, neither the board nor the staff could comment. Director of Financial Services Russell Kupfer presented on the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) financial ratios. “These ratios are used to help track the institution’s health as part as their overall financial analysis,” he explained. NPC’s results were well above the threshold of financial health, as it has been for years, according the report. During the President’s report, Dr. Lawson reported on the findings from the Arizona Attorney General regarding a complaint that was made pertaining to alleged open meeting law violations. As of June 11, the college received a response which read, “The Attorney’s General’s Office Open Meetings Law Enforcement Team has concluded its investigation of the complaint alleging Open Meeting Law violations by the district as outlined in the Feb. 26, 2026, inquiry letter. For the reasons described below, we do not find the district violated the open meeting law with respect to any of the meeting dates addressed in the complaint.” Dr. Lawson explained the inquiry was pertaining to the district’s compliance in posting meeting minutes on the website within three days of public meetings in the months of September through December of 2025. As part of his presentation, Dr. Lawson and several members of faculty and staff shared their accomplishment highlights in the last year. Board Member Kristine Laughter requested that a discussion to rename NPC be put on the agenda for the next regular meeting, with specific aim to drop the “Pioneer”, as she stated, “[…] because it does not reflect the community college footprint as a whole.” Deena Gillespie received an Emeritus Award for her significant contributions to the college working as the assistant registrar and backup veterans certifying official. Gillespie began working for Northland Pioneer College’s (NPC) records and registration department in 1998 and worked diligently behind the scenes during those 28 years, according to Dean of Career & Technical Education Dr. Jeremy Raisor. “Deena will be missed, especially this coming year when our new systems may break and the rest of us try to figure out what went wrong.” In other business, the board: * Cancelled the July 21 regular meeting. * Approved the adoption of the revised Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget. * Approved the adoption of the audited expenditure limitation report for FY 2024-2025. According to a report by an independent auditor, the district reported it intentionally violated Arizona Constitution, Article IX, §21, and exceeded its expenditure limitation by over $1.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2025. In lieu of the penalties prescribed in A.R.S. §41-1279.07(I) for exceeding the expenditure limitation, the district’s penalty will be reduced to $20,000 pursuant to Laws 2023, Ch. 184 Sec 3(3). Although the District has sufficient prior-year unexpended carryforward revenues available for it to use to be under the expenditure limitation, the district did not use these carryforward revenues. * Approved an intergovernmental agreement between NPC and the Arizona Department of Homeland Security for cyber security internships. The IGA will establish the framework to provide eligible students enrolled in the district’s cybersecurity program with practical opportunities in the field of cybersecurity. The agreement will be in effect from January 2026 for three years with the potential to be renewed for an additional three years. * Approved an increase in the design fees to be paid to SPS+ Architects in the amount of $52,150 related to required additional design and architectural coordination of the new Kayenta Center. This brings the total fees to $781,538. * Accepted $700,000 in funding from Halle Foundation to expand industrial trade pathways in Northern Arizona and the Navajo Nation. Funds will be used to construct a Kayenta Flexible Industrial Arts Lab, fund three professors for community-based site-built homes program and the purchase of a bus to facilitate workforce transportation access. * Accepted $25,000 in funding from Salt River Project to assist with the required match for congressionally directed spending (CDS). NPC is currently in the process of being awarded $900,000 CDS to resurface the driving track at the college’s Northeast Arizona Training Center. The AZPOST had previously indicated that NPC would lose accreditation without this resurfacing. This CDS requires a match of $300,000, with SRP contributing $25,000 toward this match. * Approved a resolution designating Vice President of Administrative Services Maderia Ellison as the chief fiscal officer for the district for officially submitting the FY 2027 Annual Budgeted Expenditure Limitation Report to the Arizona Auditor General. * Approved Board Member Derrick Leslie to travel to the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress in Chicago, Ill. from Oct. 21 – 24. Leslie abstained from voting. * Approved Board Member Rosie Sekayumptewa to travel to the ACCT Leadership Congress in Chicago, Ill. from Oct. 21 – 24. Sekayumptewa abstained from voting. The post College board tasks president with development of three curricula projects for college first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ac51b197238567834bb12 Top Republican pitches Trump plan to stop shutdowns, expose 'bad guys' blocking voter ID law te 2026-06-23T17:40:43.325Z Top Republican pitches Trump plan to stop shutdowns, expose 'bad guys' blocking voter ID law Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., wants to show "who the good guys are and who the bad guys are" with a legislative wish-list he wants to pitch to President Donald Trump in Republicans' meeting with the president this week. In a letter to fellow Senate Republicans obtained by Fox News Digital, Scott laid out a plan for the next six months that would take away Democrats’ ability to shut the government down ahead of the midterm elections and possibly find a path to pass the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. "We need to make a clear distinction as to who the good guys are and who the bad guys are," Scott wrote. "We have to demonstrate what Republicans stand for and what Democrats stand for through action, not rhetoric." His roadmap comes ahead of Trump's scheduled meeting with Senate Republicans on Wednesday. Trump accepted an invitation to attend the weekly Senate Republican Steering Committee lunch from Scott last week. TOP SENATE REPUBLICAN RIPS INTO TRUMP'S IRAN DEAL, SAYS $300B MAKES OBAMA DEAL LOOK LIKE 'A PITTANCE' Republicans are readying for their face-to-face meeting with Trump following a series of decisions that have thrown roadblocks on their march to advance key policy priorities, and they await a briefing from the administration on the recently signed memorandum of understanding with Iran. "I think it'll be a lot of different things," Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said of what to expect at the meeting. "Hopefully, celebrating some of our successes, talking about the path forward, but I wouldn't be surprised if the SAVE Act, the SAVE America Act, whichever version of it, might come up," he continued. TRUMP'S DNI PICK WILL HAVE TO WAIT FOR HIS CONFIRMATION HEARING AFTER TRUTH SOCIAL BOMB The SAVE America Act, in particular, has proven a difficult lift in the Senate. While a paired-down version of the voter ID and citizenship verification legislation cracked 50 votes earlier this month, united opposition from Senate Democrats and Republicans unwilling to back the bill have sidelined it.  Still, Trump has continued to demand that Republicans pass the SAVE America Act, calling for it to be attached to a reauthorization of the nation's controversial spy powers or rammed through with the pargyline budget reconciliation process.  Scott argued that Senate Democrats would likely again shut down the government ahead of the elections to gain a political edge, given their track record of record-breaking shutdowns in the last year. He also acknowledged that while the SAVE America Act was Trump’s top priority, "Republicans are not united in eliminating the filibuster to pass Republican priorities."  Included in his pitch to lawmakers is a plan to pass a funding extension to keep the government open "at least until after the November election," and putting the current version of the SAVE America Act or portions of it such as voter ID or requiring proof of citizenship before registering to vote."  REPUBLICANS EYE ENDING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS FOREVER OVER FEARS DEMS WILL DO IT AGAIN Other agenda items included passing anti-shutdown legislation, like Sen. Ron Johnson's, R-Wis., bill to pay federal workers during a closure, and Sen. James Lankford’s, R-Okla., measure to pass automatic short-term funding extensions in the event of a shutdown. Scott also wants to pass legislation that would crack down on fraud, reduce government waste, reduce government spending, add a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, bills aimed to make the country safer and further legislation to lower taxes.  "We need to show voters that we are listening to them and will fight for their priorities whether any Democrats vote with us or not," Scott wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ac2ac197238567834ba74 Polling Is Limited in New York’s Democratic House Primaries te 2026-06-23T17:30:20.859Z Polling Is Limited in New York’s Democratic House Primaries Few independent surveys were published in Democratic primaries despite prominent candidates and some ideological tests. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ac095197238567834ba38 Mariners vs. Pirates betting preview focuses on pitching matchup between George Kirby and Mitch Keller te 2026-06-23T17:21:25.289Z Mariners vs. Pirates betting preview focuses on pitching matchup between George Kirby and Mitch Keller I'm going to get on a hot streak. Baseball hasn't been bad by any means this year, but it has been a bit of a struggle at times. It seems like every time I get some good wins in a row, I run into some losses. While some of them have been bad luck, some were bad picks, and both count as losses. Tonight the Mariners take on the Pirates, and I want this to be the start of my turnaround. What are we going to do with the Seattle Mariners this year? The team has been very aggressive at the trade deadline in recent years, so I would not be surprised to see them heavily involved in trades this year. They definitely need a bat for the club. They are only hitting .232, but who are they going to replace in their lineup? The team has solid players at each position, and no one aside from Cal Raleigh, who has been injured, is having a truly terrible year. I like pretending to be a GM, but this is not a team for which I can see an obvious solution. Their pitching staff remains a strength, and maybe it is just a matter of everyone getting healthy or playing up to potential. One guy who could improve is today's starter, George Kirby. Kirby has a lot of talent, but he is just 5-7 for the season with a 4.10 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP. He has been more reliable on the road than at home, allowing just two homers as opposed to seven at home. He does have three fewer road starts, though. He has posted back-to-back quality starts, but he has consistently given up three or more runs in his past six outings. Pirates hitters are batting just .234 against him. The Pittsburgh Pirates are about where I expected them to be this season. They are exactly .500 at the moment and just aren't consistently reliable in any specific area. They are another team that will probably get on the phones for the trade deadline. They could likely use another bat (although every team probably feels that way). However, they probably could benefit from some reliable starting pitching. Honestly, if they can get another strong pitcher, that means they have Paul Skenes and one other great arm to lead them in a playoff series. Before we get to that, they still need to find a way to win enough games to even make it to the postseason. They could use some better pitching from today's starter, Mitch Keller. The Pirates have gotten some good performances in the past from Keller, but he seems to have peaked. He is 5-4 for the year with a 4.92 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP. He has been hit hard at home, allowing 28 earned runs in 43.2 innings. After starting the year strong, he has allowed five or more earned runs in four of his past six home starts. Mariners hitters have a solid .333 average against him in 36 at-bats. To back the Mariners here, you have to assume Seattle is going to hit. They have been decent on that front, but they just don't have a ton of success manufacturing runs this season. About a third of their runs have come from homers (98 homers and only 326 runs this year). Keller doesn't give up a ton of homers. I'm thinking the best thing to do here is take the Mariners anyway, at least through five innings. Kirby will probably allow a few runs, but he pitches better on the road, and Keller pitches worse at home. I do think the over is a solid look tonight as well because both starters should allow three runs. Give me the Mariners at -126. 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/6a3ac081197238567834ba2f Cruz says Mamdani, AOC, Platner show Democrats' leftward shift: 'That's where the energy is' te 2026-06-23T17:21:05.835Z Cruz says Mamdani, AOC, Platner show Democrats' leftward shift: 'That's where the energy is' SUMTER, S.C. — Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said the Democratic Party has been "radicalized," pointing to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., as signs of where the party is headed. "Look, unfortunately, I think that's the base of the Democrat Party," Cruz told Fox News Digital. "If you look at who the Democrats are, they are Comrade Mamdani, they are AOC, they are Graham Platner, this communist Nazi oyster farmer. Who knew that even was a thing?" "That is where the energy is in the Democrat Party. That's where the money is. They've been radicalized." While on the campaign trail with South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson ahead of Tuesday's closely watched Republican gubernatorial runoff against Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Cruz accused Democrats of drifting away from the political center, saying the party is "motivated" by opposition to President Donald Trump. DEM SOCIALIST'S NYC PRIMARY UPSET SIGNALS 'GENERATIONAL' SHIFT IN DEMOCRATIC PARTY, STRATEGISTS SAY "Much of it is that they just hate President Trump," Cruz said. "It's really tragic to see that President Trump has been an extraordinary president, and yet the Democrats, all they are motivated by is hatred for him." Cruz added the Democratic Party has lost touch with the priorities of everyday Americans, who prefer "common sense" policies. LIZ PEEK: DEMOCRATS' IDENTITY CRISIS SHOWS NO SIGN OF GETTING BETTER. IT'S ACTUALLY GETTING WORSE "I don't think that's where most Americans are," Cruz said. "I know it's not where the people of South Carolina are, and I think people want common sense, and that ain't the Democrat Party today." Cruz highlighted Platner, Mamdani and Ocasio-Cortez as evidence of a shift. Platner secured the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine this month despite a series of scandals, including inflammatory online comments made on Reddit, a well-publicized and now-covered chest tattoo that resembled a Nazi symbol, reports that he exchanged sexually explicit messages with several women while married, and allegations from ex-girlfriends involving rape fantasies, heavy drinking and violent episodes. DEMOCRATS BREAK WITH SCANDAL-PLAGUED GRAHAM PLATNER, WARN OF 'CIVIL WAR' IN PARTY The Marine Corps veteran, backed by prominent Democrats including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., as well as Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., denied the allegations and will now take on five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. Mamdani's rise began with his victory over Andrew Cuomo in New York City's mayoral race last year, where the self-described democratic socialist campaigned on free bus service, city-owned grocery stores and taxing the wealthy, while drawing national attention for his criticism of Israel and support for Palestinian causes. Now, Mamdani is using his influence to back socialist and progressive candidates Claire Valdez, Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier in New York primaries, testing whether his popularity can help push the Democratic Party further left. Former bartender and democratic socialist Ocasio-Cortez defeated former Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley in New York's 2018 Democratic primary and remains one of the Democratic Party’s leading voices. The comments come as South Carolina Republicans head to the polls Tuesday in a high-stakes runoff that will determine the GOP nominee to succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ac06d197238567834ba19 Legal protections for nearly 350,000 Haitians at risk as US Supreme Court nears ruling te 2026-06-23T17:20:45.360Z Legal protections for nearly 350,000 Haitians at risk as US Supreme Court nears ruling The U.S. Supreme Court, on April 9, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) By Kaitlin Bender-Thomas/Medill News Service WASHINGTON — Even with a valid driver’s license, Maryse Balthazar knows she lacks protection from what she dreads most: deportation back to Haiti.  Balthazar, a nursing assistant, often hesitates to leave her home in South Florida, worried that something as simple as a broken taillight could upend the life she’s spent 16 years building in the United States. “If you get stopped for a traffic violation, what’s going to happen to you?” Balthazar said. “It’s a fear that lives with me every day.”  Maryse Balthazar, a Haitian certified nursing assistant living in the United States with Temporary Protected Status. (Photo courtesy Maryse Balthazar) Balthazar is one of nearly 350,000 Haitians living in the U.S. with Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. The program allows people from countries facing armed conflict, natural disasters or other extraordinary crises to live and work in the U.S. temporarily.  Her fear comes as the Supreme Court weighs whether the Trump administration can end TPS for Haitians, as well as Syrians. Although protections remain in place while the case is pending, a Haitian TPS holder in Florida was recently detained during a routine traffic stop and deported, before being allowed to return to the U.S.  What is TPS? Balthazar came to the U.S. under TPS in 2010, when Haiti was first designated for the program following a devastating earthquake that killed more than 200,000 people and destroyed more than 100,000 homes, including her own. Congress and President George H. W. Bush created TPS in 1990 to protect immigrants from being deported to unsafe countries. The designation grants temporary legal status and work authorization for up to 18 months and can be renewed if conditions do not improve. It does not provide a pathway to citizenship. Since 2010, the Department of Homeland Security has repeatedly extended Haiti’s TPS designation due to ongoing instability, including natural disasters, widespread gang violence and the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. The government had set Haitian TPS to end on Feb. 3, but on Feb. 2, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes blocked the termination, finding it was unlawful and likely motivated in part by “racial animus.” Demonstrators chant and hold signs outside U.S. Supreme Court on April 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. The court heard arguments challenging DHS’s termination of Temporary Protected Status for asylum seekers. (Photo by Tom Brenner/Getty Images) The Trump administration has argued that TPS has become a “de facto asylum program” and that conditions in Haiti have improved enough to end the designation. It appealed the ruling to the Supreme Court in March, and the justices heard oral arguments on an emergency basis. The court is expected to issue a ruling by the end of the term in late June or early July. The decision will determine whether the administration acted lawfully in its attempt to revoke TPS, including whether it consulted with the State Department when reviewing the country’s conditions.  An uncertain future Immigration attorneys and advocates say the uncertainty surrounding TPS and immigration enforcement has heightened fears within the Haitian community.  “Everyone is scared across the board,” said Tremaine Hemans, founder and managing attorney of an immigration law firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “But specifically our Haitian clients.” Balthazar said she no longer feels entirely safe here, either.   She said she used to fly to Massachusetts for months at a time to care for a patient. Now, she would refuse any nursing assistant job that required air travel, even if it paid $50 an hour, because she fears encountering Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at the airport. “They handicap you, make you uncomfortable to live here, to be here,” Balthazar said. Violence and humanitarian instability continue to worsen throughout Haiti, said Brian Concannon, a human rights attorney and executive director of the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti, a nonprofit focused on advancing human rights and justice in Haiti.  By U.N. estimates, armed gangs control approximately 90% of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and hunger and displacement have risen sharply in recent years. “There’s literally no metric by which you can say that conditions in Haiti are improving or are in any way safe,” Concannon said. In Ohio, troubling phone calls For Rose-Thamar Joseph, a Haitian TPS holder and community advocate in Springfield, Ohio, that reality hits close to home. Joseph came to the U.S. under TPS in 2021 after former President Joe Biden redesignated the program for Haiti. She said she speaks with her family back home almost every day, including her 12-year-old son. Calls rarely end without her hearing gunfire in the background.  She recalled her family sending photos of bullets that landed in their yard.  One night, Joseph said she stayed on the phone with them until the morning, unable to sleep because she was worried about their safety. “It was a real, real challenging and stressful situation for me,” Joseph said.  Sometimes the violence becomes so severe that her son cannot go to school. What worries her even more, she said, is when the country’s poor network service prevents her from reaching her family at all. Although Joseph has asylum status to fall back on if TPS ends, which would allow her to continue living and working in the U.S, she said many Haitian TPS holders don’t have that option. “It is so heartbreaking for me to see or to know that a lot of people will be out of work, will be laid off… because of TPS,” Joseph said.  Consequences in the US for families, employers Concannon at the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti said the Supreme Court’s decision could have immediate consequences for TPS holders and their families.  Of the 350,000 Haitian TPS holders in the U.S., about 200,000 of them are already in the U.S. workforce, according to FWD.us, an immigration and criminal justice advocacy organization.  Many send money home to support relatives in Haiti because ongoing violence and economic instability have left many families struggling to get by.  “It’s literally thousands of families that are being kept afloat by remittances from TPS holders,” Concannon said.  But the impact would also be felt by employers across the country. Many Haitian immigrants work in critical industries throughout the United States. FWD.us  estimates that about 15,000 work in agriculture, 13,000 serve as nursing assistants, and another 8,000 work as caregivers.  Todd Andrews, senior vice president for Asbury Communities, a retirement services organization with campuses in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, said immigrant workers play a critical role in caring for elderly adults.  Asbury employs about 2,800 workers and serves more than 4,000 residents across its senior living communities. At the organization’s Gaithersburg, Maryland, campus alone, Andrews said employees represent more than 90 nationalities.  “These jobs are very important, they’re very difficult, and they’re very, very integral in the care management of the residents,” Andrews said. He added that providers already face staffing shortages and warned that losing TPS workers could create disruptions similar to those experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Employees that are employed today won’t be there tomorrow,” Andrews said. “So we’ll have to figure out a way to provide that care.” Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley speaks at a press conference April 15, 2026, outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., advocating for the extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti. The lawmakers alongside her include, from left, House Minority Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts, as well as New York’s Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen, GOP Rep. Mike Lawler and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke. (Photo by Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom) Lawmakers remain divided over the program’s future. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., declined to explicitly say during an interview at the Capitol whether he believes TPS for Haitians should continue. Instead, he noted that Florida is home to “a lot of wonderful Haitians” and said the broader immigration system needs reform. “TPS was never a permanent program,” Scott said. “What I’d rather do is focus on, okay, so how do we fix the program where people can come here that are fully vetted that want to add to our economy.” Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., said immigrant communities make significant contributions to the U.S. economy and criticized the Trump administration’s efforts to end TPS for Haiti. “How can you deny Haitians who are here Temporary Protected Status, while at the same time put Haiti under the travel ban?” Warnock said. “It doesn’t make any sense.” Painful conversations While lawmakers remain divided over the future of TPS, Balthazar said the uncertainty has forced painful conversations with her daughter, a U.S. citizen and college student, about what might happen if she is deported. “That will affect her a lot,” Balthazar said. “She will be more at ease, more relaxed, if mama is around because she knows that she can rely on me…but if I’m not around, she will have to take care of herself.”  For now, Balthazar said she is focused on living in the present. She spends her time caring for elderly patients, running her small online hair care business, and being with her family. Like many Haitians living under TPS, she said she still hopes for the day her country is stable enough to return.  “As Haitians, we all dream, we all are dreaming to go back because we love our country. We just don’t have a system like here.” Medill News Service articles are reported and written by graduate student journalists in the Washington program of the Medill School at Northwestern University. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3abdfd197238567834b520 Anthropic’s Claude Tag is learning your company, one Slack message at a time te 2026-06-23T17:10:21.116Z Anthropic’s Claude Tag is learning your company, one Slack message at a time Anthropic’s new Claude Tag brings an always-on AI teammate to Slack. But beyond productivity, the feature is a strategic play to capture organizational context, institutional knowledge, and enterprise workflows. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3abbd0197238567834b508 Sedona City Council election 2026: Rich Gay profile and essay te 2026-06-23T17:01:04.282Z Sedona City Council election 2026: Rich Gay profile and essay A software company executive, political newcomer Rich Gay is one of five candidates running for three open seats on the Sedona City Council. Candidate Profile What is your vision for the Western Gateway / Sedona Cultural Park? My vision for the Western Gateway / Sedona Cultural Park is to transform Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3abbbb197238567834b4e7 NBA Draft betting guide highlights value for tonight's first round, including Keaton Wagler te 2026-06-23T17:00:43.301Z NBA Draft betting guide highlights value for tonight's first round, including Keaton Wagler The NBA Finals wrapped up only a week or so ago, and we are already looking at the next year. That's mostly because tonight is the NBA Draft. This is one of my favorite days of the sports calendar year. I love the NBA, I love college basketball as well, and tonight is where the worlds collide. This gives all the teams a chance to bolster their rosters and potentially get a piece that transforms their team. It also gives us a chance to bet and make some money. The Obvious Picks The first three picks, most likely in this order, are going to be AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer. Dybantsa will end up with the Wizards as the first overall pick. There is no value in betting him at -700, and the US-based books won't let you parlay him with other picks (or really any parlays for that matter). However, there might still be some value in betting Peterson at -250 to be the No. 2 overall pick. The reason is that if Dybantsa was not in this draft, Peterson would be the first pick of the draft. Cameron Boozer is a very good player, but there are a lot of questions about how talented he will be as a professional. The rumor is that he will end up with the Grizzlies at third. His father, Carlos Boozer, used to play for the Jazz, so if anyone slips to second, it could be him. However, Peterson is regarded as the better player and more likely choice. NBA LOTTERY CHAOS: WASHINGTON WIZARDS STRIKE GOLD, PACERS PAY FOR TANKING GAMBLE NIGHTMARE Caleb Wilson from North Carolina is going to go to the Bulls as well. Those top four picks are pretty much set. If any of these four guys are not in the top four, it would be Boozer, in my opinion. What To Bet I really like Keaton Wagler under 7.5 for his draft position. There are two teams that have talked extensively about Wagler - one is the Clippers at fifth. The other is the Nets at sixth. Most reports say Wagler is a better fit for the Clippers if they keep the pick. If they do trade it, who exactly is a team trading up to draft? There are not three better players in the draft than Wagler. He is -290 to be drafted seventh or lower, so it's very pricey, but this should be -600 or higher, or maybe the line should be closer to 6.5. To be really clear, I'm not telling you this is a great bet. -290 is not exactly a steal, but there is significant value at this number still. Aday Mara is now rumored to go to Dallas, which owns the No. 9 pick. It makes some sense given that they could use a center and their new coach is Dusty May, who coached Mara in college. Outside of them taking him, there really are not many teams that I see reaching for him. I'd lean to the over 9.5 just in case Dallas chooses a different direction. It seems like he will go ninth or potentially much later, so there isn't a reason to take the under unless you think he is going to Dallas for sure. No. 15 Yaxel Lendeborg +1000. I'm not sure he will still be there, but the Bulls are rumored to be very interested in Lendeborg. He fits their team fairly well. He can shoot, he can drive, he can rebound, and he can defend. The problem is he doesn't do any of those at an elite level. I can see him falling, but this would be an ideal spot and there is rumored interest, so it is a decent risk to take. Darius Acuff is one of the more polarizing players. There is no disputing his scoring prowess. However, there are a lot of good guards in this draft -- Peterson, Acuff, Wagler, Mikel Brown, Brayden Burries. Acuff is one who has had a good college coach (John Calipari), known for getting a lot of great NBA talent. His height is going to be an issue, but Jalen Brunson just won the Finals MVP. At -120 for him to go seventh exactly, I don't think it is a great bet, but if you see him at over 7.5, I'd take that. He is rumored to go to the Kings, and he would be a decent fit, especially considering the team has no point guard. However, if one of those guards I mentioned earlier is available (aside from maybe Burries), I think they will go over Acuff. For the night, there aren't a ton of great opportunities. In terms of value, Wagler at -290 under 7.5 is my favorite (he is at -450 at Caesars Sportsbook). In terms of opportunity, Lendeborg at #15 is good money; he is also over 13.5 at Caesars. I'd also take Mara over 9.5. Acuff is listed at over 6.5 -115 on Caesars; I'd take that. Shop around, because numbers are drastically different. 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/6a3ab976197238567834b481 Supreme Court rejects Michigan family's claim that county committed 'home equity theft' over $2,200 tax debt te 2026-06-23T16:51:02.713Z Supreme Court rejects Michigan family's claim that county committed 'home equity theft' over $2,200 tax debt The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously sided with Isabella County, Michigan, rejecting a family’s claim that local governments must pay homeowners the full fair market value of property seized and sold in tax foreclosures rather than the lower price obtained at public auction. In the 9-0 decision, the court ruled that under the Fifth Amendment, "the proper baseline under the Takings Clause is the price obtained in a tax sale, at least when the sale is fairly conducted in light of our country's history of tax sales." Writing for the court, Justice Samuel Alito explained that "neither the Fifth nor the Eighth Amendment requires the government to compensate former owners based on the hypothetical fair market value of their property." The high court noted that creating a fair-market-value baseline would impose "unprecedented burdens" on local governments seeking to collect unpaid taxes, making these sales "impractical." MICHIGAN FAMILY SAYS COUNTY SEIZED HOME OVER TAX BILL THEY DIDN’T OWE — CASE NOW HEADS TO THE SUPREME COURT "Under Pung’s rule, a tax sale to collect $20,000 in delinquent taxes would net the government a $20,000 loss—a loss paid out to the delinquent taxpayer himself," Alito continued. "The possibility of such a perverse result would render tax sales infeasible as a debt-collection mechanism." The ruling comes amid a decade-long legal battle between Isabella County and the Pung family, over what they called "home equity theft." Isabella County foreclosed on the family's 3,000-square-foot home over a disputed $2,241.93 tax bill, subsequently selling the $194,400 property at auction for just $76,008. Michael Pung, acting as the personal representative of the estate, disputed the bill and brought the legal challenge on behalf of the family. While the county eventually returned the surplus auction proceeds, the family argued the Constitution required "just compensation" based on the home's actual worth, rather than a low-ball auction price that destroyed more than $118,000 in equity. However, the court said on Tuesday it would not "resolve any of Pung’s newfound contentions that the procedure the County followed in seizing and selling his property was unfair." The court ultimately vacated and remanded the case, sending it back to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to reconsider those procedural claims. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Larry Salzman, an attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) who represented the Pung estate in court, told Fox News Digital they were disappointed by today's ruling but eager for the opportunity to keep fighting the case in the lower courts. "It's disappointing because we believe that, at least in some cases, fair market value is demanded by the Constitution, and we're happy to see that at least Justice Thomas and Gorsuch agree on that point, but it's satisfying that we get to continue fighting the case for another day, that the case is no longer final and that the Pungs have an opportunity to remedy the harms that were done to them," Salzman said. In a separate opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch, took aim at the county's aggressive actions for such a minor debt.  "What Isabella County did to the Pungs was wrong, and, on my initial view, likely unconstitutional," Thomas wrote. Isabella County, joined by 10 other states and the District of Columbia, argued that the U.S. Supreme Court should reject Pung's "fair-market-value theory," asserting it has "no foothold in history or precedent." In court filings, the county said Michael Pung repeatedly refused to submit the paperwork needed to maintain the home’s tax exemption, declined to appeal the tax assessment and failed to pay the disputed tax bill despite receiving years of notices and opportunities to resolve the matter. The county emphasized that Pung could have redeemed the property, challenged the assessment at foreclosure hearings or sold the home himself before foreclosure, but "took none of those off ramps." Isabella County previously argued the Fifth Amendment’s "just compensation" requirement was satisfied when the estate received the surplus proceeds generated from the public auction after the tax debt was paid. The county contended that foreclosure properties are inherently worth less because they are sold under the constraints of a forced public sale and argued the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling in Tyler v. Hennepin County only requires governments to return excess sale proceeds — something Isabella County says it ultimately did in the Pungs’ case. Isabella County did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ab94d197238567834b451 Supreme Court Sides With Exxon in Lawsuit Over Assets Seized by Cuba te 2026-06-23T16:50:21.246Z Supreme Court Sides With Exxon in Lawsuit Over Assets Seized by Cuba The Trump administration backed Exxon Mobil’s effort to be compensated for oil and gas assets confiscated by the Cuban government in 1960. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ab76f197238567834b40c Jets' Geno Smith under active investigation in Florida for alleged assault at his home: police te 2026-06-23T16:42:23.524Z Jets' Geno Smith under active investigation in Florida for alleged assault at his home: police Geno Smith is under investigation by authorities in Florida for an alleged assault. A woman claimed on Instagram that the New York Jets quarterback "beat my a-- cause he HATES taking care of his special needs kid and can't be left alone with him because hed (sic) rather watch s*x online and play Call of Duty." The California Post and ESPN reported that cops were called to Smith's home in Davie, Florida, on Sunday, but no arrests were made. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM However, ESPN reported Tuesday morning, and Fox News Digital confirmed, that a review of the case warranted further investigation, and it is now an active case. No additional information was made available. The Jets did not respond to emails from Fox News Digital. Smith is slated to begin his second stint with the Jets, who drafted him in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft, later this year. The Jets acquired him from the Las Vegas Raiders, who used the No. 1 pick to select Fernando Mendoza. BRENDAN SORSBY SCOUTING REPORT: HOW HIGH SHOULD HE GO IN NFL SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT? This will also mark Smith's third time calling MetLife Stadium home, as he signed with the New York Giants after his first stint with Gang Green. Smith backed up Russell Wilson in Seattle for two seasons and filled in quite nicely, going .500 in each of his three seasons as the starter, but the Seahawks sent him to the Raiders and brought in Sam Darnold, one of several moves that helped them win the Super Bowl this past February. Smith led the NFL with 17 interceptions last year, and with the No. 1 overall pick, Smith's stint with Vegas was understandably short-lived. But with the Jets owning the No. 2 pick in a weak quarterback class, they opted for the veteran market after Justin Fields did not pan out. Jets head coach Aaron Glenn boldly claimed that Smith would "lead us to the promised land." The Jets won just three games last season and have not reached the postseason since 2010. 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/6a3ab745197238567834b3ef Bill telling Arizona consumers when a digital ‘purchase’ isn’t really a purchase gets vetoed te 2026-06-23T16:41:41.532Z Bill telling Arizona consumers when a digital ‘purchase’ isn’t really a purchase gets vetoed A bill that would have made companies that sell digital downloads or streams of movies and video games disclose to customers that they’re not purchasing permanent copies of that media was among the dozens of measures vetoed last week by… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ab731197238567834b3e5 Hobbs signs final batch of bills for the 2026 session te 2026-06-23T16:41:21.567Z Hobbs signs final batch of bills for the 2026 session Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed 51 pieces of legislation on Monday, the last of the bills that the state legislature sent to her before it ended the annual legislative session on June 13. During a series of long days during… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ab71d197238567834b3dc Lake Havasu City Council candidates share voices with voters at forum te 2026-06-23T16:41:01.597Z Lake Havasu City Council candidates share voices with voters at forum All seven candidates for Lake Havasu City Council spent last Wednesday evening sharing their thoughts on a wide range of topics at the candidate forum, organized by Today’s News-Herald, Radio Central and Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ab709197238567834b3d2 A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested te 2026-06-23T16:40:41.627Z A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested Police investigating a shooting at a library in Northern California that left two people dead say an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested. Police say they responded to a 911 call Monday evening in which gunshots and people screaming could be… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ab6f5197238567834b3c8 Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors te 2026-06-23T16:40:21.668Z Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers. The Energy Department announced the loans Tuesday. Energy Secretary Chris Wright cited “tremendous… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ab26f197238567834b303 Iran war's price tag hits $80B — more than double what Congress was told te 2026-06-23T16:21:03.009Z Iran war's price tag hits $80B — more than double what Congress was told The Trump administration is prepping a long-awaited, multibillion-dollar request to resupply munitions drained during the Iran war as Congress wrestles with another eye-popping funding request from the Pentagon.  The Pentagon is expected to request roughly $80 billion in supplemental funding to cover the cost of the war in Iran, a source familiar confirmed to Fox News Digital. That figure is double what War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Pentagon Comptroller Jay Hurst testified before lawmakers earlier this year.  Lawmakers have been waiting since the war began for a request from the administration with little insight on what the actual price tag would be.  TRUMP'S PUSH FOR $350 BILLION 'ARSENAL OF FREEDOM' HITS GOP SKEPTICISM Whether the request can pass muster in the upper chamber remains to be seen, especially with the backlash among several Democrats and Republicans over President Donald Trump's memorandum of understanding (MOU) that has temporarily paused the war. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., contended, "We need to make sure we're doing everything we can to replenish, resupply a lot of our munitions that have been depleted, not only just with what's happening in Iran but prior to that." "I think there's a good interest in doing some things that would help ensure that, from a National Security standpoint, we’re prepared to deter and defeat any threat that comes up," Thune said. "And so we'll see if and when it gets here, we'll work through it. We'll see where the votes are at some point."  The expected request comes after Hegseth made the rounds on Capitol Hill last week, pitching senators for more funding for the Pentagon, and after Deputy War Secretary Steve Feinberg spoke with lawmakers pushing for an $80 billion supplemental, which was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. HEGSETH TESTIFIES AT SENATE AS IRAN WAR'S $25B PRICE TAG AND 60-DAY WAR POWERS DEADLINE LOOM Hegseth and Hurst recently told Congress that the war had cost $29 billion, but many lawmakers believe that figure underestimates the cost given the number of SM3, Patriot, THAAD missiles and Tomahawks used to bomb Iran. Trump is set to meet with top executives at defense contractors at the White House on Wednesday, following up on a March 6 meeting where Lockheed Martin, Raytheon parent RTX, BAE Systems, Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace, L3Harris and Northrop Grumman promised to quadruple production on their "exquisite" munitions systems.  On June 16, Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to speed up production due to "systemic constraints in the munitions industrial base, including limited production capacity, fragile supply chains, long-lead dependencies, and related production bottlenecks." Analysts at the Center for Strategic and International Studies have warned that inventories of several key weapons systems used during the war could take years to restore to pre-war levels. Their analysis found that Patriot and THAAD missile interceptors, as well as Tomahawk cruise missiles, could require three or more years to fully replenish under current production rates. Defense industry officials and outside experts have argued that substantially increasing output would require Congress to appropriate additional funding, allowing the Pentagon to place large replenishment orders and provide manufacturers with the long-term demand signals needed to expand production. "The United States Military has more than enough munitions, ammo, and stockpiles to serve all of President Trump’s strategic goals and beyond, and Operation Epic Fury has exposed what happens when you mess with the United States," White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said. "Even still, the president has urged our defense contractors to constantly produce more ‘made-in-America’ weapons, which are the best in the world. Democrats destroyed our military, but President Trump rebuilt it." TRUMP UNVEILS $1.5T DEFENSE SURGE, DEEP DOMESTIC CUTS — WHAT’S ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK The bombing campaign against Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury, began on Feb. 28. A tenuous ceasefire has been in place since April 7, and now senior officials from both countries are negotiating on a longer-term peace deal after signing an MOU last week that established a framework for talks.  Meanwhile, it’s not the only eye-popping request the Pentagon and Trump have asked of lawmakers.  Trump earlier this month demanded that Republicans immediately begin work on a third budget reconciliation package loaded with $350 billion in defense funding tied to his highly sought-after Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. The figure, in part, is to make up the difference between his initial $1.5 trillion defense budget request, which lawmakers aren’t anywhere close to in their funding negotiations.  "This is a GENERATIONAL Investment in our Military, even bigger than President Reagan’s! Recon 3.0 is the ONLY path to the full $1.5 TRILLION DOLLAR Military Budget our Warriors need in order to build THE ARSENAL OF FREEDOM," Trump said on Truth Social.  But the request has already hit early roadblocks among Republicans in the upper chamber, and it comes as few Republicans want to circumvent the typical appropriations process to fund the Pentagon.  Earlier this month during a contentious Senate Appropriations hearing, Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., agreed that another reconciliation bill was unlikely to happen, particularly as a dumping ground for billions in additional defense spending. Collins, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, said, "Reconciliation is not the best approach." "It would be very difficult to get the reconciliation bill approved," Collins said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ab25b197238567834b2fa Austin Metcalf's father haunted by Karmelo Anthony trial visuals released: ‘I had never seen those pictures’ te 2026-06-23T16:20:43.558Z Austin Metcalf's father haunted by Karmelo Anthony trial visuals released: ‘I had never seen those pictures’ "I had never seen those pictures, and I never want to see those pictures. I saw one, and it was, that was enough," said Jeff Metcalf. His son, Austin Metcalf, was 17 years old when he was murdered by Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted earlier this month of killing Metcalf. It happened at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, in April 2025. Following his high-profile trial, conviction and 35-year sentence, Anthony is actively fighting to appeal it. KARMELO ANTHONY RUNS AWAY AFTER MURDERING AUSTIN METCALF: SURVEILLANCE VIDEO Concurrently, the Metcalf family is coming to grips with the world having access to the graphic and disturbing audio and visuals that Collin County Courts made public. FOLLOW US ON X Fox News Digital asked Metcalf if he felt it was necessary to show his son's devastating injuries, to which he said, "We actually were escorted out of the courtroom during that part of the testimony." JEFF METCALF SPEAKS OUT ABOUT LOSING SON AUSTIN AND HOW HIS FAMILY IS MOVING FORWARD At the same time, he said he understands it's publicly accessible. "Do I think it's morally correct to show that? No, because, really, the wound has nothing to do with the case," he said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Court records reveal the fatal chest wound measured two inches in length. "It's not a puncture wound. It's a stab, and a twist, and a pull," Metcalf said. CONVICTED KILLER KARMELO ANTHONY CLAIMS HE IS 'PENNILESS' IN APPEAL DESPITE MAJOR DONOR-FUNDED LEGAL CAMPAIGN Throughout his trial, Anthony's defense argued the killer acted in self-defense. Weeks after his sentencing, Fox News Digital has learned a team of civil defense attorneys has joined his fight to appeal his conviction and sentencing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "There was no fight; there [were] no punches. He wasn't jumped. He didn't try to escape from a gang of people that surrounded him. The only time that people stood up was when after Austin was stabbed, because they realized it happened so fast," Metcalf said about the altercation between his son and Anthony under the track meet tent. Anthony's court records reveal a "motion to substitute counsel" was filed Monday. Until then, he was being represented by court-appointed attorney Lara Bracamonte Davila in his appeal. Fox News Digital confirmed veteran criminal defense attorney Russell Wilson II will be joining the fight to appeal. Also joining the team is Gary Bledsoe, who is the president of the Texas NAACP; Michael L. Ware; Brooke Cluse, who works for Ben Crump Law; Sean Dardia; and Justin A. Moore, according to CBS Texas. The team is reportedly working pro bono. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Stand with Karmelo Coalition for comment. 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ab015197238567834b26e How major US stock indexes fared Monday 6/22/2026 te 2026-06-23T16:11:01.548Z How major US stock indexes fared Monday 6/22/2026 U.S. stocks drifted through a mixed day of trading after oil prices eased and falling Big Tech stocks weighed on Wall Street. The S&P 500 slipped 0.4% Monday and pulled 1.8% below its all-time high set early this month. The… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3ab001197238567834b263 40 mayors worldwide endorse a pact to shape data center development te 2026-06-23T16:10:41.578Z 40 mayors worldwide endorse a pact to shape data center development Forty mayors from around the world have signed onto a new pact to try to shape how urban data centers are built and operated. It’s their vision for how urban data center development can be done in a sustainable way,… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aafed197238567834b246 Appeals Court Allows Trump to Resume Expedited Deportations Nationwide te 2026-06-23T16:10:21.616Z Appeals Court Allows Trump to Resume Expedited Deportations Nationwide In a 2-to-1 vote, a federal appeals court panel ruled that the president can expand the procedure, previously used only near the border, to arrests nationally. 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With two consecutive wins in the tournament for the first time since 1930, many are wondering if this is the best USMNT of all time. While that remains to be seen, it's fair to say that plenty of talented individuals have donned the Stars and Stripes over the years, so today, let's take a look at the ten best players to ever play for the U.S. national team. I'll be taking into account individual achievements as well as team success while they were active and their impact on the program as a whole. USA WORLD CUP TEAM CLINCHES SPOT IN KNOCKOUT STAGE AFTER ANOTHER HISTORIC PERFORMANCE VS AUSTRALIA Enough of the preamble, let's kick things off! Before Tim Howard, there was Kasey Keller. The legendary goalkeeper was a fixture in the European leagues long before that was commonplace for members of the U.S. team, and it was Keller and fellow keeper Brad Friedel who earned America the reputation of having world-class goalies nearly three decades ago. USA SOCCER LEGENDS LANDON DONOVAN, TIM HOWARD SHARE HOW FAR THEY THINK THIS YEAR'S TEAM CAN GO IN WORLD CUP Keller is the USMNT's all-time leader in clean sheets and owns what is perhaps the most memorable shutout in U.S. soccer history, a 1-0 win over a dynastic Brazil in 1998. He has more than 100 appearances with the USMNT and is the only player in team history to appear in both the 1990 and 2006 World Cups. He has the stats, he has the longevity, and he's earned his spot on this list. Though he may not have some of the gaudy numbers as some of the other midfielders and forwards on this list, Cobi Jones is as important to American soccer as anyone. He is still the all-time leader in appearances for the USMNT at 164 and was an absolute cornerstone of the sport in America during the '90s. Jones was integral in popularizing MLS in the States, and while there's an argument that the league still has a long way to go before catching up to the European leagues, it has come so far in such a short period of time, and Jones helped facilitate that growth by being the face of the league. He has plenty of World Cup experience, playing with the national team from 1992 through 2004 and was a big part of the storied 2002 squad that made it all the way to the quarterfinals in Korea. You can't tell the story of U.S. soccer without Cobi Jones, as he is one of the best ambassadors this country has for the sport. Along with Jones, Marcelo Balboa was one of the defining figures of the growth period for U.S. soccer in the '90s. He made appearances in three separate World Cups, was a team captain, and was the anchor to a gritty USMNT defense throughout the decade. Balboa became the first player in USMNT history to break the 100 appearance mark, and is a three-time U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year winner. You can split hairs and put Jones ahead of Balboa or vice versa, since they are also both faces of the popularization of MLS in the '90s, but I gave Balboa the nod for his captaincy and the strength of his unit (defense). The '90s were when the USMNT became a respected fixture on the global stage, and Balboa was a major reason for that. Long before strikers like Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey burst onto the scene, Eric Wynalda was the face of U.S. men's soccer. He was the first true "star" striker of the modern era, scoring 34 goals in over 100 appearances for the USMNT and anchoring the attack of the 1994 team that hosted its first World Cup. Wynalda was a fixture overseas in Germany for several seasons, popularizing the move for other U.S.-born strikers, before making his way back stateside to usher along MLS for the last years of his professional career. He retired as the all-time leading goal scorer in USMNT history and was named the U.S. Player of the Decade for the 1990s in addition to making the CONCACAF All-Decade Team and being elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2004. Just ahead of Eric Wynalda, we have his running mate throughout the '90s and early 2000s, Brian McBride. Everything Wynalda accomplished, McBride was right there at his side, appearing in 96 games with the USMNT and scoring 30 goals for his country in the process. McBride was a superstar striker for the U.S., scoring twice in the 2002 World Cup including an iconic goal to help the U.S. sink rivals Mexico to make it to the quarterfinals in the famous "Dos a Cero" game. Though their careers are very similar, I have to give the nod to McBride for his longevity in Europe, appearing in both the Bundesliga in Germany and the Premier League in England. US SOCCER STAR'S 'SICK' GOAL LIFTS TEAM'S SPIRITS IN LOSS TO GERMANY AHEAD OF WORLD CUP His 140 appearances and 32 goals for English club Fulham were nearly unprecedented for an American player in the mid-2000s, as McBride helped legitimize U.S.-born soccer players appearing in European leagues moving forward. I know many of you reading this would like to see Christian Pulisic a bit higher on the list, but our young Captain America's story is still being written. Fifth place may feel a little low, but the fact that he's in contention among all these other American legends at just 27 years old is a testament to Pulisic's burgeoning greatness. CHRISTIAN PULISIC EXPLAINS WHY HIS SCREAMING CELEBRATION WAS ABOUT MORE THAN ENDING SCORING DROUGHT Pulisic's USMNT career got off to an inauspicious start, as he was a part of the squad that got left out of the 2018 World Cup, the first time an American team missed the tournament since 1986. Since then, however, Pulisic has had about as storied a career as an American can ask for. He became the youngest American player to score in an international friendly at just 20 years old, and already has 33 goals for his country in just 87 appearances. Internationally, Pulisic became one of the first true Americans to be a "star" player at several top-flight European teams, playing in the Bundesliga, Serie A and the Premier League. When it's all said and done, Pulisic might be at the top of this list, but right now, his career is still evolving and he just missed out on the Mt. Rushmore of U.S. men's soccer players. When it comes to "world-class" American soccer players, Claudio Reyna walked so Pulisic and others could run. USMNT ROSTER TAKES SHAPE UNDER MAURICIO POCHETTINO AS US PREPARES TO HOST WORLD CUP: REPORTS Both an Olympian and World Cup participant for the USMNT, Reyna is part of the 100 appearance club and captained the team at two separate World Cups in 2002 and 2006. Reyna was the first American to really thrive in the top-tier leagues overseas, being a fixture in Europe for over a decade. That kind of longevity in European soccer was unheard of for an American during his time, and it's a big reason why that has become the benchmark for great American players almost three decades later. Bonus points have to be awarded to Claudio for having a son, Gio, who is also a potential world-class player in his own right for the USMNT. The genes in the Reyna family are strong, and it's part of the reason why Claudio is so revered as an American soccer legend. Tim Howard has become the standard to which all other USMNT goalkeepers will be held for the rest of time, and whether that's fair or unfair, it's a testament to how great he was in his prime. TIM HOWARD CALLS IT 'IMPOSSIBLE' FOR THE USMNT TO WIN THE 2026 WORLD CUP DESPITE STRONG START Just on the virtue of his performance in the knockout round of the 2014 World Cup against Belgium alone, Howard would have made this list, but the Secretary of Defense is more than just a one-hit wonder. Howard has 121 appearances for America, the most in USMNT history, and is widely considered the greatest goalkeeper in the history of U.S. men's soccer. Much like some of the other legends of American soccer, Howard was a regular in Europe, particularly for English Premier League squad Everton, where he made 329 appearances and even scored a memorable goal while there. There may not be a more recognizable face in American soccer than Howard's, and he is one of the main reasons the USMNT is known for producing world-class goalkeepers. If anyone embodied the "take-no-crap" attitude of the USMNT in the 2000s and 2010s, it was Clint Dempsey. The tough Texan was known throughout his playing days as a physical force who feared no one, but he also played with plenty of technical skill. US SOCCER LEGEND CLINT DEMPSEY PREVIEWS TEAM'S WORLD CUP CHANCES, DISCUSSES 'RESPONSIBILITY' TO GROW THE GAME Dempsey was arguably the most talented American attacking forward of his time, and he's tied for first all time in USMNT goals with 57. Aerial displays, set pieces, dribbling, he did it all and scored in a variety of different ways while donning the Stars and Stripes. His exploits in the Premier League are well-documented too, having 72 goals while staring for Fulham and Tottenham, the most by any American in top-flight European leagues. He is the only player in USMNT history to score a goal at three different World Cups, a record that almost doesn't seem real, and his style of play instantly endeared him to American fans across the nation. If you wanted to make Dempsey number one, I wouldn't argue, but for my money, Landon Donovan IS American soccer. Along with Dempsey, Donovan is at the top of the leaderboard for goals in a USMNT jersey with 57, and although he doesn't have the same European league success as his running mate, he is perhaps the more well-known commodity domestically. Donovan was the first man to win U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year four consecutive years and was also named Best Young Player of the tournament during his inaugural World Cup appearance in 2002. The 2010 World Cup, however, is where Donovan became a legend and likely cemented his status as the top player on this list. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE His goal against Slovenia to secure a 2-2 draw helped keep the USMNT's dreams alive, but his strike in the dying minutes of the team's final group stage match against Algeria to send America through to the round of 16 in South Africa is still the stuff of folklore to this day. His five World Cup goals still is the most for any CONCACAF man and he was the first USMNT player to eclipse the 50-goal mark. FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE When you add it all up, there is no more iconic American player than Landon Donovan, and he absolutely deserves the top spot on this list. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aab53197238567834b178 Miscarriage management remains muddled 4 years after Dobbs te 2026-06-23T15:50:43.519Z Miscarriage management remains muddled 4 years after Dobbs Mylissa McNeill, sitting outside her home in Jacksonville, Ark., earlier this year, says she was denied prompt miscarriage care in August 2022. It was the beginning of a cascade of health problems that she blames, at least in part, on hospitals’ reluctance to provide miscarriage management care that might run afoul of state abortion bans. (Photo by Katie Adkins/Arkansas Advocate) Mylissa McNeill never expected to be a mother. But when she learned she was pregnant in the spring of 2022, at age 41, she and her partner were happy and excited at the prospect of parenting a little girl they planned to name Maeve. On June 24, 2022, about one month after McNeill discovered she was pregnant, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned  Roe v. Wade in its Dobbs ruling, eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion and empowering states to outlaw it. Missouri was the first state to enact a ban; at that time, McNeill was living in Joplin, Missouri. In August 2022, McNeill miscarried. It was the beginning of a health crisis that plagues her to this day and that she blames, at least in part, on hospitals’ reluctance to provide miscarriage management care that might run afoul of state abortion bans. Missouri’s law prohibited nearly all abortions, but it allowed abortion providers who were charged or sued under the law to escape punishment by arguing that they acted in a “medical emergency” to prevent the death of the pregnant woman or to avert “a serious risk of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function.” Missouri’s ban is no longer in effect — it was overturned by voters in 2024 — but such language is typical: All 13 states that currently have abortion bans allow the procedure to protect the life of the pregnant woman. Some, but not all, of the bans also have exceptions to protect the health of the woman. But patients and providers have argued in lawsuits challenging the bans that such exceptions are too ill defined to give doctors and hospitals enough confidence to provide timely care. McNeill believes that her persistent health problems are the result of delayed care. In early August 2022, less than two months after Missouri’s ban took effect, McNeill’s water broke at about 18 weeks. She says her OB-GYN told her the pregnancy was no longer viable, and she sought an abortion and miscarriage management procedure known as dilation and curettage, or D&C, in hospitals in both Missouri and Kansas (where abortion was legal). However, doctors declined to provide miscarriage care while they were able to detect fetal cardiac activity. After three days of bleeding and aching, McNeill finally received treatment at a hospital in Illinois. When she had a subsequent tubal ligation to prevent future pregnancies, McNeill said medical staff told her she had scar tissue resulting from an infection she developed after her water broke. “While they were in there, they saw what happened,” McNeill said. “The infection went outside of my uterus. It went to my liver, and my liver is permanently attached in multiple places. It’s attached to my uterus; it’s attached to my stomach lining.” McNeill says the lingering effects of that infection include severe bouts of vomiting and significant financial hardship as she has struggled to pay for care without steady health care coverage. “I literally break all the blood vessels in my skin. … This kind of pain is — there’s no word for it,” said McNeill, who shared with Stateline pictures of her face covered in red splotches, her nose magenta. “The delay is what really upset me, because women have died with less time than I had, and that delay and the infection that I did get from this by waiting three days, it destroyed my life.” Last year, states including Texas, Kentucky and Tennessee enacted laws designed to provide additional clarity on medical exceptions to their bans, but confusion persists in those states and others. Stories of denied miscarriage care continue to emerge, including in a brand-new lawsuit in Texas, and several deaths have been attributed in part to abortion restrictions, including in Georgia and Texas. Research has linked abortion restrictions to higher rates of maternal death and injury. “The four years since the Dobbs decision have unfortunately proven what OB-GYNs already knew: abortion care is inextricable from reproductive health care,” Molly Meegan, chief legal officer and general counsel for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, wrote in a statement. “Bans and restrictions on abortion care have resulted in patients across the country being denied care, even in instances of pregnancy loss and miscarriage.” A new study published last month by the Journal of the American Medical Association found that since the Dobbs decision, in states where abortion bans took effect, miscarriage management has shifted away from medical intervention toward more of a “wait-and-see” approach. But anti-abortion groups blame doctors and abortion-rights advocates for creating confusion around the medical exceptions in abortion bans, insisting it is clear what is a medically indicated abortion and what is purely elective. “As architects of the majority of the nation’s pro-life laws, Americans United for Life has been very clear that none prevent women from receiving life-saving miscarriage care. Efforts to suggest otherwise are made in bad faith” said Gavin Oxley, a spokesperson for the group. “Doctors who delay or altogether deny medical treatment must be held accountable for the harm they inflict upon women. If doctors are not clear on this four years after Dobbs, they clearly have not been listening.” Dr. Susan Bane, an OB-GYN in Greenville, North Carolina, who is on the board of directors for the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, told Stateline that doctors — especially the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists — have unfairly blamed abortion bans for the denial of medical care to pregnant or miscarrying women. “There’s nothing, I mean zero, about any of these laws that say you have to have her dying or septic,” Bane said. “I’ve done this hundreds of times in the last 30 years, where the baby was alive, and I sat at the bedside and had an excruciating conversation with a woman to say, ‘I am so sorry, but if we don’t move towards delivery, I’m worried both of you will die.’” She said her organization supports state laws, like one signed in South Dakota earlier this year, that redefine “abortion” as the intentional ending of the life of the “unborn child.” Supporters say such laws will allow doctors to manage miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies and other pregnancy-related emergencies. “It’s sad that more clarification isn’t happening, but the blame really started right in my profession.” Bane said. But Meegan said attempts to legislate health exceptions fall short of protecting all patients. “There is no law or exception that can account for the immense variety of medical situations that can present in pregnancy,” she wrote. “And there is no additional legislation that can undo the harm created by abortion bans short of repealing the bans themselves.” McNeill said that following her miscarriage, she lost her job and the health insurance that came with it. She sued and then reached a settlement with the Missouri hospital that she believes denied her prompt care. But she continues to search for relief from her health problems, and says she has racked up substantial medical debt. She and her husband moved to Arkansas and then Kansas in search of the financial stability that has eluded them since her miscarriage almost four years ago. “My debt is in the millions with all of this illness without coverage for long periods,” McNeill said. “Now that my credit is destroyed, I’ll never be able to buy a house again while in this health.” Stateline reporter Sofia Resnick can be reached at sresnick@stateline.org. This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aa973197238567834a9a3 FOX One, USO team up to bring live World Cup games to US troops overseas te 2026-06-23T15:42:43.024Z FOX One, USO team up to bring live World Cup games to US troops overseas FOX One has teamed up with the USO to bring live World Cup 2026 coverage to U.S. military members serving overseas. USO Jordan operations specialists Dundrey Peoples and Lindsay Gray joined "Fox & Friends" on Tuesday to explain how the partnership allows service members to cheer on Team USA and stay connected with family back home.  "We are just trying to bring a home away from home to our service members. We go where they go, so we’re trying to bring a little piece of home wherever they are. As remote as it may be, we’ll make a center and try to make it as homey as possible. A living-room like environment," Gray told co-host Ainsley Earhardt.  HOW TO WATCH THE WORLD CUP TODAY: SCHEDULE, TIMES, TV, STREAMING FOR PORTUGAL, ENGLAND, MORE "With the help of FOX One," she continued, "we provide all the World Cup games so they can watch those." All World Cup matches air on FOX and FS1, with every game streaming live and on demand on FOX One. FOX One gives service members access to live games, pregame coverage, highlights, expert analysis and unforgettable moments. The initiative fosters morale and a sense of community among deployed service members, offering a piece of home far away. "They’re loving it. I know one of the worries they had in the beginning was, how are they going to be able to watch the games and cheer on Team USA, and thanks to you guys, we’re able to host these games here, and they’re just loving it," Peoples said. "The atmosphere is electric every night." 2026 WORLD CUP GOALS: EVERY GROUP-STAGE SCORE RANKED FROM BEST TO WORST One service member in Japan was able to catch the South Africa vs. Mexico game while on the phone with his mother in the United States.  "They were able to experience that together," Earhardt said. "What gave you this idea to do this?" Gray said that a big theme of the USA is "connection," and allowing service members to watch live sporting events together helps them bond with family members back home. Peoples added that everyone has loved the opportunity to watch the games, and it means a great deal to them.  LIONEL MESSI'S GREATNESS SHINES WITH WORLD CUP HAT TRICK AGAINST ALGERIA "Please tell all the service members that we support them, we’re praying for them," Earhardt said.  Fans can stream all FIFA World Cup games on FOX One through the championship final on July 19. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aa95f197238567834a8ef From the Moon to Mars: Engineering the Future of Human Exploration te 2026-06-23T15:42:23.015Z From the Moon to Mars: Engineering the Future of Human Exploration Lockheed Martin is helping shape the next era of deep space exploration, from humanity’s return to the Moon to the long-term goal of reaching Mars. In this video, executives from Lockheed Martin share how the company’s legacy with NASA, from Viking 1 on Mars to Orion and Artemis, is helping build the technologies needed to send humans deeper into space and bring them home safely. The video explores how robotic missions, lunar resources, nuclear power, and advanced spacecraft systems are laying the foundation for future human missions. It also highlights the vision, teamwork, and engineering precision required to turn bold ideas into reality as Lockheed Martin helps NASA move from exploring the Moon to preparing for Mars.  Missile threats are evolving faster than ever, requiring defense systems that can see, decide, and respond at mission speed. In this video, executives from Lockheed Martin share how Missile Defense is being shaped by next-generation integrated systems, AI-enabled decision support, and open architecture that connects capabilities across land, sea, air, and space. As the global security landscape becomes more complex, Lockheed Martin is focused on building defense technology that can keep pace with emerging threats. Integration is central to modern missile defense, bringing together sensors, platforms, data, and decision-making tools into a more connected digital environment. Lockheed Martin leaders also discuss the role of artificial intelligence in helping analyze data faster, identify potential threats, and support timely responses. By pairing decades of experience with advanced technologies and open architecture systems, Lockheed Martin is helping create defense capabilities that can adapt, improve, and deploy with speed. From long-standing mission expertise to the work of its 120,000 employees, Lockheed Martin is advancing technology designed to protect the nation and defend what matters most. The result is a look at how the company is helping shape the future of integrated air and missile defense for the challenges of today and tomorrow. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aa94b197238567834a83b World Cup travelers urged to leave common American item out of luggage te 2026-06-23T15:42:03.282Z World Cup travelers urged to leave common American item out of luggage → The TSA issued a warning after World Cup visitors unexpectedly became obsessed with an American staple. → Popular swimming spots are facing unexpected closures as officials monitor a growing concern. → New guidance for travelers highlights growing challenges in one of the world's most historic regions. → A fresh discovery is reshaping what experts thought they knew about Stonehenge's epic origins. → Cruise passengers are sailing toward a new way of eating — and finding results beyond the scale. → Norwegian soccer fans brought a unique tradition to Boston as World Cup celebrations spread across the city. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER → Scientists found new clues inside the remains of a 5,300-year-old mummy. → Ancient markings found beneath Notre Dame offer a tantalizing glimpse into forgotten history. → A recently discovered rare Viking sword offered a glimpse into life more than 1,000 years ago. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE TRAVEL NEWS A relaxing day took a frightening turn when a massive structure came crashing down. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aa937197238567834a7b4 Drag queen school board vice president arrested on child pornography and endangerment charges te 2026-06-23T15:41:43.761Z Drag queen school board vice president arrested on child pornography and endangerment charges Note: This article contains descriptions of graphic content. A New York school board vice-president who called himself the first drag queen elected to a public school board has been arrested on charges of sexual misconduct against children. Travis Barr Longo, 46, was arrested by the New York State Police following an investigation into allegations that he engaged in a pattern of sexually explicit digital communications with a child under the age of 12. Longo, who serves as vice president of the Cazenovia Central School District Board of Education, faces four counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Longo made a virtual federal court appearance on Saturday on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. The district is located in the center of New York state. Investigators uncovered "numerous images and videos of child pornography" during a search of Longo's cell phone on June 18, "including several videos depicting the sexual abuse of infants that Longo had received from other users of an internet-based messaging application," the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a statement. NEW JERSEY 'MAGA MOM' SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER ALLEGEDLY TARGETED IN 'VILE' TEXT SCANDAL: 'THEY WANTED ME DEAD' According to court records obtained by WSYR-TV, police also "recovered other chats on the device in which Longo discussed with other individuals his sexual interest in children, including a minor male child known to him and to whom he has had access." If convicted, Longo faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison. Longo was elected to a three-year term on the school board in May 2024.  In media appearances and speaking events, he often references his stage persona, Anita Buffem, and is frequently described as the first drag performer elected to a school board. Following the announcement of the charges, the Cazenovia Board of Education issued a statement demanding Longo’s immediate resignation. Longo resigned from the board on Monday evening, according to a post by Cazenovia Schools Superintendent Kevin Linck. ANTISEMITISM CONTROVERSY ERUPTS AT ELITE NY HIGH SCHOOL AFTER ISRAEL FLYER FOUND IN URINAL The board had said in a statement before his resignation that it had intended to pursue his removal. "The Board of Education has been shocked, deeply saddened, and outraged by these serious allegations, and we extend our support and assistance to all children and families involved," the statement continued. "Our response reflects the Board of Education’s deep and unwavering commitment to every child’s safety, and well being. Our charge to protect every student in our District is our moral and ethical duty, along with a responsibility to the sworn oath that is our legal obligation." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "We stand strong in condemning these alleged actions, while also acknowledging that it is the responsibility of the judicial system to determine guilt or innocence. We appreciate all of the hard work of law enforcement, and their partnership with us in protecting our students," the board's statement continued. The Cazenovia Board of Education did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aa90d197238567834a6bd Northern Arizona Healthcare holding presentation on the neurology of memory at FMC te 2026-06-23T15:41:01.774Z Northern Arizona Healthcare holding presentation on the neurology of memory at FMC The event will feature a presentation from neurologist Jeremy Payne, MD, about the way memory works in the brain and how everyday memory lapses differ from the signs of dementia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aa8f9197238567834a63f Letter to the Editor: CCC needs to spend bond money responsibly te 2026-06-23T15:40:41.807Z Letter to the Editor: CCC needs to spend bond money responsibly Last November, voters approved a $100 million capital construction bond for Coconino Community College (CCC). Now the CCC Board of Directors is approving building designs for new buildings at the Lone Tree and 4th Street campuses without consideration of long-term… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aa8e5197238567834a5e5 Letter to the Editor: CCC should use heat pumps te 2026-06-23T15:40:21.846Z Letter to the Editor: CCC should use heat pumps While in college to get my mechanical engineering degree, I took thermodynamics. I learned that when you add energy to a system, it creates turbulence. That is what we are seeing with climate change. As the atmospheric temperature increases, it… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aa6a5197238567834a4de FBI reveals why Trump White House UFC event went ahead despite alleged terror plot te 2026-06-23T15:30:45.333Z FBI reveals why Trump White House UFC event went ahead despite alleged terror plot EXCLUSIVE: As federal agents raced to dismantle an alleged plot targeting President Donald Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event, investigators were simultaneously making another critical determination: whether the White House event itself could safely go forward. In a Monday interview with Fox News Digital, FBI Deputy Director Chris Raia said investigators believed they had sufficiently disrupted the alleged conspiracy before the event took place, arguing that agents were monitoring suspects and knew none were in the Washington area when the UFC event was held. "We absolutely felt very comfortable moving (the UFC event) forward," Raia said. "We were confident that we had disrupted that main plot." The FBI initially arrested five people accused of participating in the plot to kill lawmakers and attendees at the June 14 event. Since then, prosecutors have publicly identified two additional defendants, raising questions about why the event was allowed to proceed while investigators continued pursuing other alleged participants. 5 CHILLING DETAILS FROM THE ALLEGED WHITE HOUSE ATTACK PLOT TIED TO UFC EVENT Raia said the additional defendants were "followers" rather than leaders of the conspiracy. "We were confident that we had the leaders, the main plotters of that, so the rest of the folks were more of the followers that you're seeing now." "There was a lot of security there," Vice President JD Vance said during a June 16 appearance on Fox News' "The Five." "And it turns out the plot was like, not that advanced. They weren't in town."  The issue reportedly sparked tensions between federal agencies.  Two senior U.S. officials previously told Fox News that Secret Service leadership wanted to delay publicly disclosing the investigation until additional arrests could be made, fearing that revealing the probe could alert other subjects and complicate the ongoing case. Raia said the FBI did not share those concerns, arguing that investigators were already monitoring both the alleged ringleaders and other suspected participants. FBI NAMES SIXTH SUSPECT IN ALLEGED PLOT TO USE DRONES AND SNIPERS TO TARGET UFC FREEDOM 250 EVENT "We had that contained or what I would call mitigated very early on even though we didn't do the arrests," he said. "We were watching the folks that were planning it. We had them under surveillance. And so we knew that nobody was even close to the DC area at the time that was happening."  Despite reported disagreements over when to publicly disclose the investigation, Raia emphasized that the FBI and Secret Service worked closely throughout the case. "That was a joint case with us and the Secret Service," Raia said. The agencies jointly assessed the threat before deciding the event could proceed, according to Raia.   "We all talked about that as a group and made that decision to move forward with the UFC 250 event," he told Fox News Digital. Deputy Secret Service Director Matthew Quinn, responding to questions about the case at an unrelated event, emphasized that the Secret Service had "led that investigation from the beginning" and suggested investigators intentionally avoided public disclosure while the case remained active.  "In order to maintain the integrity of the investigation and the security plan we chose not to leak it," Quinn said during a June 16 press conference.  Raia, a career FBI agent and former head of the bureau's New York Field Office, was appointed FBI co-deputy director in January after the departure of former Deputy Director Dan Bongino. Before leading the New York office, Raia served as one of the FBI's top counterterrorism officials and has been with the bureau since 2003. According to court records, the alleged conspirators first connected through a TikTok community known as "Vanguard of the Old" before moving their discussions to encrypted messaging platforms including Signal, Telegram and SimpleX. Investigators say members organized themselves into tiered roles that included frontline operators, drone operators, recruiters, logistics personnel and technical support. Court records indicate the network extended well beyond the suspects initially charged. After obtaining a warrant for the phone of Ohio defendant Tycen Proper, investigators allegedly discovered a primary Signal chat containing approximately 19 participants, along with smaller operational chats organized by role and location. Raia said the case is far from closed: 14 to 15 FBI field offices are assisting in the investigation. "We're going to continue to work that case aggressively," he said. "You uncover one layer, and you see four more layers." The case also underscored one of the FBI's biggest investigative challenges: encrypted communications platforms. "That is a gap for us in encrypted communications platforms," Raia said. Raia said investigators attempt to penetrate those networks through confidential human sources, undercover employees and other lawful investigative techniques.  "We try to infiltrate, obviously, with CHSs, UCEs, again, inside the bounds of the Constitution," he said, referring to "confidential human sources" and "undercover employees."  But Raia acknowledged the FBI does not have visibility into every encrypted chat where criminal activity may be occurring.  In the UFC case, he pointed to Proper's mother as the catalyst who helped investigators uncover the alleged conspiracy before it could advance further. "We had a concerned parent that really launched this entire UFC 250 case off," Raia said. "Concerned parent called in on her son." The tip ultimately led investigators to Proper's phone and the alleged network of encrypted chats that prosecutors say contained discussions about drones, sniper positions, escape routes and attack planning. Without that initial call, Raia suggested, the alleged plot may have remained hidden inside encrypted platforms that continue to challenge law enforcement visibility. The UFC case also reflects what FBI officials say is a broader shift in the threat landscape. Rather than large, hierarchical terrorist organizations, investigators are increasingly concerned about lone actors and small groups that can organize online, acquire commercially available technology and develop attack plans with little outside support. "I'm less concerned about a mass 9/11 style attack than I am a lone single person, a single attacker," he said. While discussing security preparations for the FIFA World Cup, he described drone-based attacks as one of the FBI's top concerns and warned that tactics seen on battlefields overseas could eventually migrate to the United States. Investigators say they saw signs that the alleged network may have been considering targets beyond the White House UFC event.  In a newly unsealed court filing, an FBI agent said he believed messages exchanged among alleged conspirators referenced a potential attack on a FIFA World Cup match scheduled for July 3 in Kansas City, Missouri. "I think that is a threat that is emerging," Raia said. "We have seen that overseas, and it's only a matter of time for somebody brings that type of attack, that threat vector here to the United States." The alleged UFC plot illustrates many of those concerns. Prosecutors say the group allegedly used encrypted communications, divided members into specialized roles, discussed drone operations and coordinated activity across multiple states without relying on a traditional terrorist organization or foreign network. This story is part of Fox News Digital's exclusive interview with FBI Deputy Director Chris Raia. Additional reporting from the interview will be published in the coming days. Fox News' Mike Ruiz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aa472197238567834a46b Comedian Carlos Mencia fights felony tax case as lawyers blast Los Angeles DA's 'absurd show of force:' report te 2026-06-23T15:21:22.485Z Comedian Carlos Mencia fights felony tax case as lawyers blast Los Angeles DA's 'absurd show of force:' report Comedian Carlos Mencia appeared in a California courtroom earlier this week to plead not guilty to felony charges stemming from more than $8 million in alleged unpaid taxes, shortly after his attorneys blasted authorities over "an absurd show of force" in the 12-count fraud case.   Mencia entered the plea from behind glass in a Los Angeles County courtroom custody area during his arraignment Monday, according to FOX 5.  The 58-year-old comic is charged with six felony counts of failure to file personal income tax with the intent to evade taxes and six similar counts for corporate taxes between the years of 2019 to 2024, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Fox News Digital.  In a sharply worded motion seeking Mencia’s release on his own recognizance or a reduction in bail, the comedian’s attorneys criticized authorities’ apparent heavy-handed approach in prosecuting the case. COMEDIAN CARLOS MENCIA HIT WITH 12 FELONY COUNTS IN ALLEGED MASSIVE TAX DODGE "No one argues against the obligation to pay taxes," according to the motion obtained by The California Post. "But the raid at his home with multiple law enforcement agents, screaming ‘search warrant’ with a bullhorn, and drawing guns was an absurd show of force for the alleged offenses that do not involve weapons, drugs or violence." Mencia’s attorney, Dana Cole, reportedly disputed prosecutors’ decision to keep Mencia behind bars on a hold that prevents defendants from posting bail if authorities have reason to believe the funds were obtained through illegal means.  The attorney contended the hold was inappropriate because the case centers on alleged failures to report and pay taxes, not on claims that Mencia earned his money through unlawful activity, according to the Post. STRIP CLUB EXECUTIVES ALLEGEDLY BRIBED TAX AUDITOR WITH LAP DANCES AND LUXURY TRIPS TO SLASH TAX BILLS Following his arraignment, Mencia’s bail was lowered from $250,000 to $50,000.  Court documents reportedly indicate Mencia posted bail, but it is unclear whether he has been released from custody.  Mencia’s attorney also reportedly argued her client’s incarceration was inhibiting his ability to continue earning income, noting he had missed four nights of scheduled performances — resulting in nearly $40,000 in lost profits — since he was taken into custody. BILL MAHER CALLS OUT BERNIE SANDERS, SAYS HE'S TIRED OF HEARING THE RICH DON'T PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE OF TAXES "The defendant has now already paid a steep price by damaging his national reputation, incarcerating him for several days without the opportunity to post bail and missing out on four nights of a booked venue where he could have earned up to $40,000 that he would have willingly paid to the Franchise Tax Board to start to pay back any taxes owed," the filing stated, according to the Post. Mencia was arrested at his Encino home last week on charges alleging he failed to pay or report taxes on more than $8.7 million in earnings from both personal and corporate income. Authorities said Mencia owed more than $300,000 in state taxes over the course of six years.  "In total, the amount of corporate and personal income that he has failed to report over the six years from 2019 through 2024, as alleged in the charges, is $8.7 million," Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said. LA MAN FOUND GUILTY OF SCAMMING INVESTORS, HOLLYWOOD STARS OUT OF OVER $20 MILLION TO FUEL LAVISH LIFESTYLE Hochman previously revealed the case is the first major prosecution brought from his office’s newly formed Business Tax Fraud Unit, which was created in May 2026 to investigate individuals and businesses accused of criminal tax violations.  Prosecutors said the California Franchise Tax Board mailed a total of 78 notices to Mencia’s residence informing him of his "obligation to file tax returns and advising him that no returns had been received," according to a press release.  "Yet, he was 0 for 78," Hochman said, FOX 5 reported. 'FAT LEONARD' FACES SENTENCING IN NAVY BRIBERY SCANDAL The district attorney reportedly added that his office is only targeting businesses and individuals suspected of intentionally evading state tax laws.  "We’re going to go after that unfair advantage by bringing criminal prosecutions against people who violate our state tax laws," Hochman continued.  Mencia — born Ned Arnel Holness in Honduras — rose to fame in the 1980s after he began performing stand-up in clubs throughout Los Angeles.  DAVID LUCAS COMPARES HIS 'COMMON SENSE' COMEDY TO PREACHING, SAYS NO GROUP GETS 'SPECIAL TREATMENT' FROM JOKES  He appeared in his own TV series, "Mind of Mencia," on Comedy Central from 2005 and 2008. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE In a letter submitted to the court arguing Mencia is not a flight risk, producer Nicole "Nikki" Rosenson reportedly argued he often provided up-and-coming comics with opportunities to bolster their budding careers.  "It’s important to me that Carlos’ character is not reduced to a singular thing. He is a loving father and a loyal, kind friend," Rosenson wrote, according to the California Post. If convicted, Mencia faces the possibility of up to 11 years and four months in state prison.  Fox News Digital reached out to Mencia’s attorney and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aa449197238567834a43b She’s in Line to Be Mayor of D.C. How Will She Handle Trump’s Threat? te 2026-06-23T15:20:41.016Z She’s in Line to Be Mayor of D.C. How Will She Handle Trump’s Threat? “We’re going to find ways to resist,” a defiant Janeese Lewis George, the democratic socialist who won the Democratic primary last week in Washington, said in an interview. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aa434197238567834a417 Password manager maker LastPass says hackers stole customer support case data during Klue breach te 2026-06-23T15:20:20.538Z Password manager maker LastPass says hackers stole customer support case data during Klue breach This is the second data breach to affect LastPass customers in recent years, after one of the password manager's tech partners was recently breached. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aa21a197238567834a3ed US sanctions five Cuban entities, Castro family member in latest pressure campaign, Rubio says te 2026-06-23T15:11:22.094Z US sanctions five Cuban entities, Castro family member in latest pressure campaign, Rubio says Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a fresh round of sanctions on the Cuban regime on Tuesday. Rubio designated five entities generating revenue for the current Cuban regime, including three associated with the previously designated Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. (GAESA), and one member of the extended Castro family. "Today, I am designating five Cuban entities generating revenue for the Cuban regime, including three associated with the previously designated Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. (GAESA), and one member of the extended Castro family pursuant to President Trump's Executive Order (E.O.) 14404 of May 1, 2026, "Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy," Rubio said in a statement. "GAESA continues to operate as the financial muscle behind the Cuban regime’s repressive security apparatus. Two of the entities designated today are GAESA-linked financial institutions associated with moving money on the regime’s behalf, and one is a GAESA-linked logistics company that executes the regime’s bidding across the island," Rubio continued.  "I am also designating two additional entities generating revenue for Cuba through the exploitation of the island’s mineral and metal reserves, including Cuba’s state-owned GeoMinera. Finally, I am designating the wife of Alejandro Castro Espín, who himself was previously designated pursuant to E.O. 14404.  These entities and actors fund, facilitate, or benefit from the regime’s malign activities, both in Cuba and across our hemisphere," Rubio's statement concluded. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aa206197238567834a3e4 George Kittle wishes 'luck' to whoever trades for Brandon Aiyuk as 49ers look to move on from receiver te 2026-06-23T15:11:02.639Z George Kittle wishes 'luck' to whoever trades for Brandon Aiyuk as 49ers look to move on from receiver San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has noted in the past that it’s "safe to say" Brandon Aiyuk's time with the team is over, and George Kittle is apparently happy about that. The rift between Aiyuk and the 49ers has gone on for almost a full year now after the team voided the remaining guaranteed money he was owed on his extension. The 49ers did so after Aiyuk didn’t participate in rehab sessions for a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus he suffered in his right knee during the 2024 season, which he still has not returned from. The Niners have been looking for a trade partner, but nothing has come to fruition yet. However, Kittle is wishing whoever gets him "luck." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I used to make it a habit of mine to go out early in the morning before meetings to watch him train because he’d always be out there early, and I watched him run over 22 miles an hour and watched him stop on a dime. He’s still got it, but that was eight months ago, so I don’t really know. You guys have fun with that, I guess," Kittle said to Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take" podcast host PFT, a Washington Commanders fan. The long rumor is that Aiyuk and the Commanders would eventually be a match. In a recent video on his Instagram Story, Aiyuk was heard yelling, "Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Raise Hail! Take Command!" Aiyuk began speaking out about his frustration with San Francisco earlier this month, including videos where he called the 49ers "dumb" and "stupid" for giving him his extension. He also has claimed the team is scared to release him because of how he might perform elsewhere in the league. RAIDERS' FERNANDO MENDOZA SHARES TOM BRADY'S ADVICE AS HE BEGINS NFL CAREER Along with the video cheering on the Commanders, Aiyuk posted a photo of Washington’s former quarterback, Mark Rypien, hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XXVI. The 49ers placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left team list back in December after he stopped showing up to the team facility. Before getting injured in 2024, Aiyuk tallied 24 catches for 374 yards that season. He broke out with 1,342 yards on 75 receptions and seven touchdowns during the 2023 season for the 49ers, helping them reach the Super Bowl. Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3aa1dc197238567834a398 HaloBraid raises $7M from Seven Seven Six to end the six-hour hair salon appointment te 2026-06-23T15:10:20.149Z HaloBraid raises $7M from Seven Seven Six to end the six-hour hair salon appointment HaloBraid aims to help salons speed up braiding with its first device, slated to launch later this year, that acts a braiding assistant for professional stylists. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a9fda197238567834a38b Sedona City Council election 2026: Jean-Christophe Buillet profile and essay te 2026-06-23T15:01:46.166Z Sedona City Council election 2026: Jean-Christophe Buillet profile and essay A political newcomer but longtime resident, Jean-Christophe Buillet is one of five candidates running for three open seats on the Sedona City Council. Candidate Profile Questions What is your vision for the Western Gateway / Sedona Cultural Park? My vision goes beyond a single building. We have an o Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a9fc6197238567834a36b Turkey detains over 200 suspects including alleged ISIS militants in sweeping raid ahead of NATO summit te 2026-06-23T15:01:26.206Z Turkey detains over 200 suspects including alleged ISIS militants in sweeping raid ahead of NATO summit Turkish authorities reportedly detained more than 200 people, including suspected ISIS-linked militants, in a sweeping Tuesday raid in capital Ankara ahead of a July 7-8 NATO summit. The raid came after Turkish authorities issued detention orders for 241 suspects, 209 of whom were taken into custody, The Associated Press reported, citing a statement from the office of Turkey's chief prosecutor. Among the 209 detained, 56 were allegedly ISIS militants, according to the AP. This comes after Turkish authorities said they detained 125 ISIS members in December. The detention operations occurred just two weeks before a planned NATO summit in Ankara on July 7 that President Donald Trump is expected to attend. TURKEY’S NATO ROLE UNDER SCRUTINY AMID NEW REPORT ON HAMAS, MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD TIES Other militants scooped up were 35 alleged members of the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party/Front, which a Turkish statement described as "a far‑left group known for armed attacks and assassinations in Turkey," according to the AP. The ISIS-combating operations demonstrate the terrorist group's ongoing activity in the region, showing the group is still functioning despite the U.S. campaign during Trump's first term to eliminate the group's caliphate and its control of large swaths of territory in the Middle East. In recent years, ISIS has spread into the African continent, prompting a strong response from the U.S. In May, Trump authorized a series of strikes in Nigeria to combat the group. PENTAGON SLASHES NATO COMBAT COMMITMENTS AS TRUMP PUSHES EUROPE TO DEFEND ITSELF A May 16 strike killed ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, who was the group's second-in-command globally. "Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social after the strike. "He will no longer terrorize the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans." The group's renewed activity also includes a call to supporters to make attacks on U.S. soil during the World Cup. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a9fb2197238567834a362 Tiger Woods makes first public appearance since DUI, rehab stint as PGA Tour announces sweeping changes te 2026-06-23T15:01:06.746Z Tiger Woods makes first public appearance since DUI, rehab stint as PGA Tour announces sweeping changes Tiger Woods introduced PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp in a monumental press conference for the organization on Tuesday morning, marking the 15-time major champion's first official appearance since his March DUI arrest in Florida and his rehab stint abroad that followed. Woods has served as a leader on the Tour's Future Competition Committee, which he called a "privilege" during his brief introduction of Rolapp. GOLF CHANNEL'S BRANDEL CHAMBLEE SPEAKS HARD TRUTH ABOUT TIGER WOODS' PROFANE BEHAVIOR ON THE GOLF COURSE Woods was arrested and charged with DUI with property damage and refusal submit a lawful test after his involvement in a two-car rollover crash on March 27 near his home on Jupiter Island, Florida. Authorities said Woods appeared lethargic and found hydrocodone pills on him at the scene, although he did blow "triple-zeroes" on breathalyzer tests. VANESSA TRUMP CALLS TIGER WOODS HER 'STRENGTH' AMID BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS IN TOUCHING SOCIAL MEDIA POST Woods pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge, and after being granted permission on April 1 to travel out of the country to enter inpatient treatment. It is understood that he entered a rehab stay in Zurich, Switzerland. The PGA Tour officially approved a series of recommendations from the Future Competition Committee that will bring forth significant changes to the circuit's structure beginning in 2028. The new model will feature two concurrent running series — a Championship Series and a Challenger Series — that will feature the promotion and relegation of players. The Championship Series will feature approximately 23-24 events with fields of approximately 120 players running from February to August. The Tour announced that 10 of its expected 15 PGA Tour Championship Series events for 2028 have been lined up. The Challenger Series will feature larger fields of approximately 144 players, and tournaments will be played concurrently with championship series events. Championship Series players will not be eligible to step down and compete in Challenger Series events. The Tour stated that the top 90 finishers, at minimum, (out of approximately 130 Championship players) will be fully exempt for the following season. Players who fail to retain membership may risk relegation to the Challenger Series. A minimum of 20 players from the PGA TOUR Challenger Series will be promoted to the Championship Series for the following season. The Tour's Fall Series will turn to a "last chance" series that will feature four to six events, where a limited number of spots on the Championship Series for the following season will be available as players look to improve – or retain – their status. The Tour's postseason will also be getting a major facelift beginning in 2028, with the introduction of match play and the Tour Championship rotating around "prestigious courses," many of which the Tour has never held a tournament. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a9b11197238567834a246 KOTA! Releases “MORE,” the 2026 Self-Love Anthem We All Need — Out Now te 2026-06-23T14:41:21.950Z KOTA! Releases “MORE,” the 2026 Self-Love Anthem We All Need — Out Now Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a9ae8197238567834a225 Ferraris and Shell Companies: Five Charged in Medicare Fraud Schemes te 2026-06-23T14:40:40.987Z Ferraris and Shell Companies: Five Charged in Medicare Fraud Schemes The Justice Department is taking aim at pricey “skin substitutes,” an overused wound care treatment that cost the government $10 billion in 2024. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a9ad5197238567834a21c Supreme Court Bars Lawsuit After Prison Guards Shaved Inmate’s Dreadlocks te 2026-06-23T14:40:21.540Z Supreme Court Bars Lawsuit After Prison Guards Shaved Inmate’s Dreadlocks Damon Landor, a Rastafarian, tried to sue Louisiana prison officials for violating his religious rights. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a98cd197238567834a1da Air traffic control audio captures tense moment two planes nearly collided at Boston Logan Airport te 2026-06-23T14:31:41.608Z Air traffic control audio captures tense moment two planes nearly collided at Boston Logan Airport Air traffic control audio has revealed the tense moment two planes almost collided on Saturday at Boston Logan International Airport. The near miss happened at around 11:34 a.m. ET and involved an American Airlines flight that had been cleared for takeoff minutes earlier and a rapidly approaching Delta Air Lines flight that was set to land, according to FlightRadar24. Todd Curtis, a former safety engineer at Boeing, told The Associated Press that the two planes came within 300 feet of each other after evaluating data from FlightRadar24. Archived audio of the communications between the pilots and the air traffic controllers was later posted to LiveATC.net. AMERICAN, FRONTIER PLANES CLIP WINGS AT LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN BOSTON The pilot of the Delta flight, which was arriving from Dallas, told the tower that he was going to execute a go-around to avoid the American flight, which was headed to Charlotte, North Carolina. A go-around is when a pilot decides to abort a landing and gain altitude. It is a safe and routine procedure that is performed at the discretion of the pilot or air traffic control, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). "Delta... uhh... 2351 going around because of American," the Delta pilot was heard saying per LiveATC.net. A controller then said moments later: "American 3161, where are you going?" The American pilot responded: "You cleared us for takeoff 3161." After the Delta plane abandoned its initial landing, the pilot was told to "maintain 3,000" feet twice by controllers. The aircraft landed about 10 minutes later at 11:45 a.m. ET, according to FlightRadar 24. JETBLUE AIRCRAFT ROLLS OFF RUNWAY WHILE LANDING AT BOSTON'S LOGAN AIRPORT FAA PROBES JFK NEAR MISS AFTER ANOTHER RECENT CLOSE CALL FUELS SCRUTINY OF AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY A Delta Air Lines spokesperson told Fox News Digital that while the plane was descending, the crew "received an advisory from onboard systems of potential traffic." The spokesperson also said that there were 129 passengers and six crew members aboard the Delta flight, all of whom got off the plane safely. "Delta aircraft are equipped with technology to warn crews of potential conflicts with other aircraft and our pilots train extensively to respond," the spokesperson said. The FAA earlier confirmed to Fox News Digital that the Delta flight performed a go-around maneuver because the American passenger jet "was departing from an intersecting runway." FAA INVESTIGATES SOUTHWEST NEAR MISS AFTER AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SENDS JETS ON COLLISION COURSE The near miss comes after multiple aviation accidents in the last several days. Last week, a business jet crashed along a highway in Laredo, Texas, killing Capital Factory founder and Austin tech leader Joshua Baer. And this weekend, a small, single-engine plane crashed in Bowie, Maryland, leaving three people dead, according to FOX 5 DC. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a98ba197238567834a1d1 Taylor Sheridan's secretive 'Yellowstone' prequel '1944' is still in the works at Paramount, report says te 2026-06-23T14:31:22.154Z Taylor Sheridan's secretive 'Yellowstone' prequel '1944' is still in the works at Paramount, report says Taylor Sheridan's upcoming "Yellowstone" prequel "1944" has its first update in a long time. Sheridan is the creative genius responsible for the neo-Western that took the entertainment world by storm. Instead of just being one and done, the "Yellowstone" creator has rapidly expanded the show's universe. That includes the prequels "1883" and "1923," "Marshals" on CBS and "Dutton Ranch" on Paramount+. One of the prequels that has seemingly disappeared from the discourse is "1944." The show has been known about for years, but it's pretty much never discussed or in the news. 'YELLOWSTONE' STARS COLE HAUSER, KELLY REILLY CONFIRMED FOR SPIN-OFF SERIES ALONGSIDE MAJOR CASTING ADDITION There's literally no plot details or any other information about it floating around. Is it still happening or has Sheridan moved on? We now appear to have the answer. Madd Webb Mitovich (via MovieWeb) recently reported that the secretive "Yellowstone" prequel series is absolutely in the works at Paramount. 'YELLOWSTONE' STAR COLE HAUSER SAYS VETERANS ARE STRUGGLING EVEN WHEN WE'RE NOT AT WAR That matches reporting from last October from The Hollywood Reporter. THR reported that "1944" was still in the plans for Sheridan after he inked his massive deal with NBCUniversal. What will be most interesting is how the story of "1944" plays out. There are a lot of ways to go. Several major male characters in the "Yellowstone" universe have been veterans. Spencer Dutton fought in World War I, John Dutton fought in Vietnam and Kayce Dutton is a combat-hardened Navy SEAL. I would make an educated guess the main male protagonist of "1944" will have seen action in World War II. Past that, I have no idea what's coming, other than the ranch in Montana will remain the central focus, just like in "1923" and "Yellowstone." After that, your guess is as good as mine. There's clearly no public timeline for the release of "1944," but I certainly wouldn't expect it at any point in the near future. What do you want to see happen in it? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a98a6197238567834a1c8 Social media erupts over Mamdani's silence after Brooklyn coffee shop bans Jewish congressman te 2026-06-23T14:31:02.703Z Social media erupts over Mamdani's silence after Brooklyn coffee shop bans Jewish congressman New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing swift backlash after declining to condemn a local coffee chain that told a Jewish congressman with pro-Israel views that he was not welcome. Mamdani has remained silent after the Williamsburg, Brooklyn-based Poetica coffee shop posted — and later deleted — a message on social media telling Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., not to return after he stopped by the shop with his daughter Monday. The mayor declined to comment through a spokesman when contacted by The New York Times on Monday. "Shameful," Fox News Radio analyst Josh Kraushaar wrote on social media in response to a section of The Times story detailing that Mamdani declined to comment. "Well folks, we've reached the stage of antisemitism where Jews are being publicly barred from businesses," the CEO and co-founder of the antisemitism-focused nonprofit Boundless Israel said on X. "A coffee shop in Mamdani's New York City told Jewish Congressman Dan Goldman he wasn't welcome in their store." MAMDANI SKIPS ISRAEL DAY PARADE DESPITE JOINING OTHER CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS "The café is implementing Mamdani's wishes," journalist Melissa Braunstein said. Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani’s office for comment but did not immediately hear back. In a since-deleted social media post, Poetica Coffee said it would have declined to serve Goldman had staff recognized him in the store. Goldman has notably declined to characterize Israel's war in Gaza as a genocide and has received financial contributions from the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC, drawing criticism from some on the progressive left.  "Hey Congressman Dan Goldman, we see that you stopped by our shop today for a coffee. Do you see how it doesn’t taste like genocide juice? Or are you still having a hard time telling the difference?" the post said. "See, here at Poetica, we don’t serve racists, fascists, homophobes, genocide enablers, or anyone in between," the post continued. "Too bad we didn’t recognize you right away, or we would have turned you away. We issued you a refund—we don’t need your money (it’s probably coming from AIPAC anyways). Enjoy your loss on Tuesday. Don’t ever come to Poetica." The coffee chain has since deleted its Instagram page amid social media backlash. Mamdani’s silence comes as he is working to unseat Goldman, despite the incumbent lawmaker being a leading Trump critic and embracing an array of leftist legislative proposals. Goldman notably did not endorse Mamdani's mayoral campaign, citing concerns about how his administration would approach Jewish New Yorkers. The mayor publicly backed former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander to represent Goldman’s district, which spans Lower Manhattan and deep-blue, wealthy pockets of Brooklyn. Democratic voters will decide whether to hand Goldman a third House term during the Empire State's primary elections on Tuesday. NY DEM WOULDN’T BACK MAMDANI FOR MAYOR — NOW MAMDANI IS BACKING HIS CHALLENGER Since both men largely hold the same policy stances, the bruising primary battle has revolved around support for Israel — with Lander vowing to elevate the Palestinian cause if elected to the House. Goldman has notably supported military aid to Israel following Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attacks and distanced himself from inflammatory rhetoric used by some on the left to criticize Israel. Goldman offered a tempered response after the coffee chain effectively banned him from their storefronts. "I’m sorry to see this post," he said. "The barista could not have been nicer to my 7-year-old daughter and me—allowing her to use the bathroom even though we had not purchased anything. I made sure to buy a coffee in return for her kindness. I hope you at least make sure she gets the tip that she deserved."  Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon said Tuesday her office has opened an investigation into the matter. "Federal law prohibits public accommodations such as coffee shops from discriminating against patrons based on their race, religion, or national origin," Dhillon wrote. "These actions are not only reprehensible, they’re potentially illegal." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a987d197238567834a199 Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Claiming Cisco Systems Helped China Target Falun Gong te 2026-06-23T14:30:21.232Z Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Claiming Cisco Systems Helped China Target Falun Gong The court’s decision could have broader implications for whether companies can be held liable for aiding in international human rights abuses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a9639197238567834a071 Justice Dept. Withdraws Grand Jury Subpoenas of Journalists te 2026-06-23T14:20:41.884Z Justice Dept. Withdraws Grand Jury Subpoenas of Journalists The administration backed down after the news organizations, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, fought them in sealed filings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a9624197238567834a048 Meta debuts new, cheaper smart glasses under its own brand te 2026-06-23T14:20:20.897Z Meta debuts new, cheaper smart glasses under its own brand The smart glasses are available in several countries starting today in a variety of color and lens combinations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a93f9197238567834a023 Ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort opens up about 'scary' time spent in solitary confinement te 2026-06-23T14:11:05.295Z Ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort opens up about 'scary' time spent in solitary confinement Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort opened up about what he described as one of the most frightening experiences of his life: spending several months in solitary confinement while facing federal charges. Appearing on the latest episode of "Hang Out With Sean Hannity," Manafort reflected on the physical and emotional toll of being isolated in prison, revealing that his faith became a vital source of strength during the ordeal. "It was a scary moment in my life because I didn't know physically how I'd be able to deal with this situation, and that's when my faith came into play and my belief in myself," Manafort said. BLAGOJEVICH WARNS JUSTICE SYSTEM IS 'BROKEN,' SAYS HIS CASE WAS BLUEPRINT FOR TRUMP PROSECUTIONS Manafort was convicted of eight counts in 2018 stemming from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into alleged Russian collusion, including bank and tax fraud. He was later pardoned by President Trump in 2020.   During his conversation with Hannity, Manafort described the conditions of the cell where he was first held in solitary confinement. Despite prison officials referring to it as a "VIP cell" because it had previously housed high-profile figures like singer Chris Brown and former NFL quarterback Michael Vick, Manafort said there was little comfort to be found. "In that cell was a double bunk bed, a metal desk and a toilet and a shower and no windows," he recalled. GREGG JARRETT: ROBERT MUELLER'S TRAGIC FALL FROM GRACE AND THE DAMAGE HE LEFT IN HIS WAKE Manafort, like other Trump allies, has blasted the Russian collusion narrative as a "witch hunt" and maintained his innocence. Hannity's conversation with Manafort and fellow Trump ally Roger Stone is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and more. Fox News' Maria Palazzo contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a93cd1972385678349fd3 4 days left to save up to $190 on TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 te 2026-06-23T14:10:21.269Z 4 days left to save up to $190 on TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 Four days left to save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 - the ultimate founder bootcamp - before Early Bird rates end on June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a91c51972385678349fbe Sedona City Council election 2026: Lita Loesch Boyd profile and essay te 2026-06-23T14:01:41.683Z Sedona City Council election 2026: Lita Loesch Boyd profile and essay Touting her business experience in the Sedona area, Lita Loesch Boyd is one of five candidates running for three open seats on the Sedona City Council. Candidate Profile Questions What is your vision for the Western Gateway / Sedona Cultural Park? My vision for the Sedona Cultural Park is one that s Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a91b11972385678349f9e Trump backs both South Carolina GOP rivals as runoff tests his endorsement grip te 2026-06-23T14:01:21.715Z Trump backs both South Carolina GOP rivals as runoff tests his endorsement grip PELZER, South Carolina — Both candidates in Tuesday's Republican gubernatorial runoff election in this solidly red southeastern state have President Donald Trump's blessing. Trump, seemingly aiming to cover his bases, made an 11th-hour endorsement ahead of the runoff and is now backing both contenders in the showdown to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Henry McMaster. The South Carolina runoff had been viewed as the latest test of Trump's immense grip over the GOP and the power of his endorsements in Republican nominating contests. But on Friday, just three days after the candidate Trump was backing in neighboring Georgia's Republican gubernatorial runoff lost, the president took to social media to say that he was supporting longtime state Attorney General Alan Wilson as well as Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in the battle for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. TRUMP WINS TWO, LOSES ONE AS GEORGIA BILLIONAIRE DELIVERS RARE BLOW TO ENDORSEMENT MACHINE "I can’t hurt one of them by only Endorsing the other, so, therefore, I am going to Endorse, for Governor of South Carolina, both Pam Evette and Alan Wilson!" Trump wrote, adding: "With either one you can’t go wrong." The endorsement of Wilson appeared to be a move by Trump to hedge his bets, because Trump was already backing Evette, who is also supported by McMaster, a longtime top ally of the president. Trump's decision to support both Evette and Wilson wasn't the first time he's made dual endorsements in the same Republican race. Most famously, Trump endorsed "ERIC" in the 2022 GOP Senate primary in Missouri, where the two major candidates were Eric Schmitt and Eric Greitens. Both candidates claimed the endorsement, with Schmitt ultimately winning the nomination. In South Carolina, Trump endorsed Evette late last month, a week and a half before the gubernatorial primary. Evette finished on top of a crowded field of contenders in the primary election, with Wilson second. The field also included Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, and multimillionaire businessman Rom Reddy. Since no candidate won a majority of the vote, as the top two finishers, Evette and Wilson advanced to the June 23 runoff. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Mace and Norman endorsed Wilson after failing to advance to the runoff. And Wilson was also backed — and joined on the campaign trail on the eve of the runoff by Sen. Ted Cruz, the conservative firebrand from Texas. Mace, reacting to Trump's endorsement of both Evette and Wilson, wrote on social media, "LMAO," which is a common abbreviation for the phrase "laughing my a-- off." The runoff between Evette and Wilson turned combustible, and in last week's final debate, both candidates launched personal attacks and accused each other of lying and misrepresenting their records. Wilson worked to contrast his tenure as attorney general with what he's argued is Evette’s largely ceremonial role as lieutenant governor. And he has spotlighted his experience as a combat veteran, prosecutor, and the state’s top law enforcement official. Evette showcased herself as an outsider and a Trump-endorsed businesswoman, while casting Wilson as a career politician. "The president had a lot of confidence in me when it was a crowded field, and I won it for him on June 9. I'm going to win it for him again on June 23," Evette told Fox News Digital on the eve of the runoff. "I have always been very loyal to the president. I've traveled wherever he's asked me to help stump for him, fundraise for him." Wilson, campaigning with Cruz, pointed to Trump and said in a Fox News Digital interview, "I've been fighting and defending his agenda for the better part of a decade, and to have the president reflect that understanding in his endorsement a few days ago means so much to me." Cruz, who endorsed Wilson a week ahead of Trump's backing, told Fox News Digital, "I was very glad to see the President endorsing Alan Wilson... My philosophy, as you know, is that I support the strongest conservative who can win, and I think in the governor's race that's Alan Wilson." The brute force of the president's endorsement power has been on display in GOP primaries over the past two months, with his candidates ousting incumbents he targeted in showdowns in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas that grabbed plenty of national attention. But Trump's endorsement streak in statewide and congressional Republican primaries was snapped three weeks ago when his 11th-hour endorsement of Republican Rep. Randy Feenstra of Iowa in the race to succeed retiring GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds wasn't enough to propel the three-term congressman to victory. Feenstra was narrowly edged by Zach Lahn, a businessman, farmer and former political strategist who was backed by the political wings of MAHA — the acronym for the Make America Healthy Again movement aligned with Trump Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — and Turning Point USA, the powerful conservative organization co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk. Trump rebounded two weeks ago, as Evette finished first and advanced to Tuesday's runoff. Meanwhile, longtime Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham did win a majority of the vote in the Republican Senate primary, and avoided a runoff. Graham, who was endorsed by Trump, was facing primary challenges from five candidates, including conservative businessman Mark Lynch, who took aim at the senator over his support for the war in Iran. Lynch was backed by some MAGA leaders who have been critical of the president. Last week, Trump-backed candidates won two of the three top races. Rep. Barry Moore, a House Freedom Caucus member and longtime Trump supporter who was endorsed by the president, comfortably defeated rival Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL sniper who was supported by some top names on the right, in solidly red Alabama's GOP Senate runoff. In battleground Georgia's Republican Senate runoff, an 11th-hour endorsement by Trump this past weekend helped boost Rep. Mike Collins, a MAGA champion, to victory over former college football coach Derek Dooley, who was backed by popular conservative Gov. Brian Kemp. Collins will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the general election in a race that's among a handful that will likely decide if the GOP holds its slim majority in the chamber in the midterms. But in Georgia's GOP gubernatorial runoff, the candidate Trump backed, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who was also backed at the last minute by Kemp, was defeated by billionaire businessman Rick Jackson, who ran as an outsider. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a919e1972385678349f95 Swalwell pal accused of using campaign cash to bankroll ‘luxury lifestyle’ — including Super Bowl tickets te 2026-06-23T14:01:02.261Z Swalwell pal accused of using campaign cash to bankroll ‘luxury lifestyle’ — including Super Bowl tickets Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Democrat from Arizona who was a key ally of disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, used campaign cash to fund luxury trips with his family and to cover his childcare expenses, according to campaign finance filings and a source familiar with his finances. Gallego, through his leadership PAC, has paid for trips to the Caribbean island getaway of Saint Barthélemy, Disneyland, Disney World, Miami and Chicago, finance filings show. A source familiar with Gallego’s spending told Politico that the lawmaker would often bring his family along for the luxury jaunts, and use donor cash to pay for babysitting services. "He just spends his campaign account like it’s his personal slush fund," the source said. "He’s using campaign cash to live a luxury lifestyle." Campaign finance records show that Gallego’s leadership PAC and his campaign have collectively paid over $18,000 to cover childcare costs, including a $400 payment to his wife’s mother. FAR-LEFT FIREBRAND SPENDS EYE-POPPING AMOUNT OF CAMPAIGN CASH ON LUXURY HOTELS, 'TOP-TIER' LIMO SERVICES "This is not breaking news," he told Politco of expenses for child care and family travel. "With the rising costs of child care and the burden it has on the budgets of American families, Democrats and Republicans in Congress and the White House alike regularly travel with their wives and children, as is permitted by the FEC." In one campaign expense, Gallego and Swalwell established a joint fundraising committee that they then used to pay for tickets to watch Super Bowl LVII in 2023. The event, which cost over $37,000, was billed as a fundraising operation where they recruited donors to attend the game and have brunch with them in exchange for a sufficiently high campaign contribution.  The duo of lawmakers each profited just under $8,000 from the event, effectively shuttering the joint committee after the game. A Gallego spokesperson told Politico that the "tickets were purchased at fair market value" and that "hosting donors and supporters at sporting events in their areas is a common, bipartisan practice." SENATE HOPEFUL WITH DEEP DEM TIES HAS PAID FAMILY OVER $350K FROM HIS CAMPAIGN COFFERS The source familiar with Gallego’s finances told Politico that the trip to Saint Barthélemy was for his wife’s boss’ birthday and that the trip to Miami, where he racked up $9,000 in charges at a beachfront hotel, was to commemorate his wife’s birthday. A Gallego spokesperson explained to Politico that the travel to Saint Barthélemy was part of "a multi-stop political and fundraising swing — as senators regularly do," and that on the Miami trip the senator and his wife "attended several widely attended political events and fundraisers." Federal lawmakers are barred from using funds donated to their primary campaign committees for "personal use," or expenses that are not related to their campaigns for office. Leadership PACs, however, are held to a looser standard wherein expenditures are allowed so long as they serve some kind of fundraising purpose. There is nothing that suggests any of Gallego's leadership PAC expenditures were made unlawfully. TALARICO TOUTS TEXAS ROOTS AS OUT-OF-STATE CASH POWERS SENATE CAMPAIGN Gallego is far from the only legislator to use his leadership PAC in this way, with many lawmakers using their committees to fund pricey trips to exclusive locations. Transparency advocates have argued that the permissive spending rules surrounding how politicians can use funds donated by leadership PACs allow corporate interests to more easily accrue influence with lawmakers by contributing to what is effectively an account for their luxury expenses. About half of the donations to Gallego’s leadership PAC have come from corporate sources, according to campaign finance records.  Gallego is reportedly exploring a 2028 presidential run, with many seeing him as a progressive with significant crossover appeal following his 2024 Arizona Senate victory. Some in the senator’s inner circle, however, have doubts that he could make it through vetting, according to the source who spoke with Politico. SWALWELL'S 'BEST FRIEND' IN CONGRESS TURNS ON HIM AFTER BOMBSHELL ALLEGATIONS TORPEDO HIS POLITICAL CAREER His longtime friendship with Swalwell, who suspended his campaign for California governor and resigned from Congress following multiple allegations of sexual assault, is seen as one potential vulnerability. Additionally, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has pressed the Senate to investigate Gallego over alleged sexual misconduct and campaign finance infractions.  The senator has dismissed the allegations. IRS records show that he established a legal defense fund last month. "Any person close to Gallego would know that he is one of the most vetted candidates after his tough 2024 campaign where millions of dollars were spent against him," Jacques Petit, Gallego’s communications director, told Politico. "Despite that, he overperformed the top of the ticket. Now he is focused on delivering for Arizonans and electing Democrats in 2026." Gallego did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a91741972385678349f28 Ribbie turns real-time baseball stats into arcade-like, pixel art broadcasts te 2026-06-23T14:00:20.292Z Ribbie turns real-time baseball stats into arcade-like, pixel art broadcasts Ribbie lets you follow along live with MLB games with a delightful, arcade-inspired interface. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a8f5c1972385678349ee1 Wyndham Clark pens emotional message after winning second US Open in hostile territory te 2026-06-23T13:51:24.713Z Wyndham Clark pens emotional message after winning second US Open in hostile territory Wyndham Clark reflected on winning what was his second U.S. Open with an emotional message filled with reflection and appreciation. Clark went wire-to-wire at Shinnecock Hills to become the 24th player to win at least two U.S. Opens in their career after beating fellow American Sam Burns by one shot. The 32-year-old's first U.S. Open title came in 2023 at Los Angeles Country Club, another one-shot victory, where he got the best of runner-up Rory McIlroy. "I’m not sure I’ve found the words yet. If I’m being honest, last year wasn’t filled with many highs. There were a lot more questions than answers, a lot more frustration than celebration, and plenty of moments that tested my belief in myself," Clark's note on X began. WYNDHAM CLARK DOESN'T HAVE TO BE LOVED, BUT HE DOES HAVE TO BE RESPECTED AFTER US OPEN TRIUMPH AT SHINNECOCK "This game can be incredibly humbling. It doesn’t owe you anything, and sometimes the only thing you can do is keep showing up and trust that the work will eventually pay off. That’s why this week means so much. To the fans, thank you for making this championship what it is. New York crowds are passionate, honest, and demanding. Whether you were pulling for me or not, you created an atmosphere I’ll never forget and pushed all of us to compete at our best. "Thank you to the USGA, the members of Shinnecock Hills, the volunteers, and every person behind the scenes who made this week so special. This place is everything a U.S. Open should be, and I’m incredibly honored to have my name connected to it forever. "To my team, family, friends, and sponsors, thank you for staying in my corner through the difficult stretches. Thank you for believing in me on the days when believing wasn’t easy. This trophy means more because of the road it took to get here. The setbacks, the doubts, and the hard days all make this moment that much sweeter. I’ll never forget this week, this place, and what it feels like to stand here as a two-time U.S. Open Champion. Forever grateful." NEW YORK GOLF FANS DESERVE TO BE CALLED OUT, SAM BURNS HAS A GOOD CRY, WYNDHAM CLARK'S BEST SHOT AT SHINNECOCK Clark was far from the fan favorite during Sunday's final round at Shinnecock. The majority of fans on the Long Island, New York property appeared to be pulling against the Colorado native with countless shouts for his golf ball to find bunkers and minor roars after each of his five bogeys during the final round. Clark made a pair of public mistakes during the 2025 PGA Tour season. During the final round of the 2025 PGA Championship, he threw his driver through an advertisement sign behind a tee box. A month later after missing the cut at Oakmont in the 2025 U.S. Open, he ripped apart two lockers inside the clubhouse and was barred by the historic club in the following days. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a8f321972385678349ea4 Flagstaff Event Almanac for June 23 te 2026-06-23T13:50:42.730Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for June 23 June 23 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a8f1e1972385678349e9b Coconino County puts imprisoned ex-FLDS leader on trial te 2026-06-23T13:50:22.257Z Coconino County puts imprisoned ex-FLDS leader on trial Samuel Bateman, who is currently serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for child sex trafficking and kidnapping, will stand trial this week in Flagstaff for charges of child abuse. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a882c1972385678349d65 Jazz Chisholm plays 2B with a Blow Pop in his mouth, a former MLB pitcher is absolutely jacked & Texas MEAT te 2026-06-23T13:20:44.989Z Jazz Chisholm plays 2B with a Blow Pop in his mouth, a former MLB pitcher is absolutely jacked & Texas MEAT The sun is up after a rainy Monday, the birds are chirping their hearts out, Mrs. Screencaps' flowers are POPPING OFF at a rabid pace and life is good after my 14U (w/just three 14s on the team) won a 6-5 nail-biter for its second win in a row. But, before we get to a recap of the 14U game, let's go to Detroit where jerk--- Jazz Chisholm was at it again last night. This time, he made headlines by playing the fifth inning with a Blow Pop in his mouth. Why? I assume he wanted attention and it was the best thing that came into his mind at the moment. What would George Steinbrenner think about this? To be fair, the Yankees' rules of the past — no beards — have become a thing of the past. Perhaps the Yankees are becoming so soft, so Banana-fied that Blow Pops are perfectly fine at this point. Does Aaron Boone have the power to tell players no Blow Pops while playing defense? Do the Yankees even have a leader who's willing to tell Jazz no Blow Pops? Does Rob Manfred need to make a no Blow Pop rule as a form of player safety? ARE TEAMS THAT INSIST ON SINGING 'SWEET CAROLINE' DURING GAMES THE WORST THING IN SPORTS? Personally, I'd like to see a guy take a hot dog out to right field in his back pocket and eat it during a stop in action. Jazz, make it happen. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps WNBA'S SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM'S LATEST VIRAL ATTIRE CELEBRATES HER LOVE OF BBQ, CORNHOLE GOLF COURSE & HOT STEAKS! ▶️ 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. THURSDAY NIGHT MOWING LEAGUE WANTS 40 MILLION AMERICANS TO STOP WASTING WEEKENDS ON THEIR LAWNS 📘 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 MLB SIDELINE REPORTER GETS DRENCHED IN WILD POST-GAME CELEBRATION, SHINNECOCK GAFFE & MJ'S LOVE LETTER SELLS 🗞️ Newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here – Chris A. chimes in: Should any golf courses in New York ever be considered for another major event? The crowds go beyond "boisterous" (a favorite Big J word to describe drunken NY morons) to insulting and obscene. I hope the USGA and PGA Tour pull any future commitments from Shinnecock and Bethpage et al on account of the obnoxious "fans" who think everyone came to watch them. I'm happy for Knicks fans but it means that they will become even more unbearable. LINDSEY VONN TURNS HEADS BY HER POOL, GISELE SNUBS TOM BRADY & THE RIDICULOUS FAKE OUTRAGE OVER US OPEN FANS Kinsey: As I wrote about my experience at the Ryder Cup, I didn't hear the morons yelling things at the players on Friday. It sounds like Saturday was much worse. Yes, I'm tired of the Long Island "get in the bunker" bros who invaded the U.S. Open. When the U.S. Open comes to Toledo in 2045 and you won't hear such nonsense. You'll be more likely to hear gun shots than some NW Ohioan yelling "get in the bunker." I still can't believe Inverness got another Open. To conclude, I agree with Golf Channel's Eamon Lynch. It's time for the USGA and PGA to take a long break with an area of the country that just doesn't seem to understand how to handle itself. It's time to bring these events to the middle of America. BRITISH WORLD CUP FANS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF AMERICAN HOT DOGS DURING THE TOURNAMENT, BUY A BOND BIKE & MEAT! – Chris B. in Florida might fire up the base with this one: Yes. Next question? By the way, we just got back to North Carolina from two weeks on the West Coast, and I have to say that the drug and homeless problems in LA, SF, and Portland are vastly overstated. There were several occasions where we went almost an entire block without seeing somebody’s shopping cart fortress or even a single cracked-out 25-year-old. Have a great vacation! Do you remember May and the first two weeks of June when I was completely perplexed over how to pull energy, emotion and leadership out of the boys? It was easily the hardest stretch I've faced as a baseball coach. The flipping-the-switch moment seems to have come last week when suddenly the boys started shouting out the outs and where we were going with the ball on defense. Suddenly, we have four infielders and a catcher talking to each other, challenging each other and engaged. LIVVY DUNNE GETS EMOTIONAL AFTER PAUL SKENES' INCREDIBLE GESTURE TO BASEBALL KIDS, SPURS FAN BEATEN & MEAT The results speak for themselves. Two wins. 20-6 run differential and a beautiful 6-5 win last night where 13 boys came together on a peaceful night to win on a run-scoring triple in the top of the fifth when my catcher, who is not my fastest runner, willed himself home to score the go-ahead run. Then, he had to pitch the top of the sixth. I was out of pitchers. The boy's not a pitcher. He pitches, but he's not a pitcher. Luke is turning into a competitor like many of our boys have over the last week. I'm having to coach less and just letting them compete. Luke goes out in the top of the sixth and gets a 1-2-3 inning to seal the win. The smiles on the faces of the boys spoke volumes as we all headed home. They've earned those smiles. VELMA FROM 'SCOOBY-DOO' CRANKS UP THE HEAT, NICK SABAN DRAGGED ON CAPITOL HILL & THE GREAT CAR DEALERSHIP SCAM What's the scam? At this point in U.S. history, the minute I'm asked for 10-cents for some charity fund, I just assume I'm being scammed. I saw a Reddit post where someone mentioned that fast-food companies have charities bid out for the opportunity to be featured. I'd like to see some proof of that. Of course you do because you know sports. Someone hasn't been skipping arm, back, leg, neck, forearm and shoulder day. Kyle turned 50 in April. ################### And with that, I need to get this day started. I need to take a walk around the garden to inhale pure air and clear my mind. It's time to keep my head down for three more days of work before going off the grid. Now is not the time to slip. Let's get this day rolling. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a85fa1972385678349cd4 Dusty May shares his excitement for Mavericks job after jumping from college to pros te 2026-06-23T13:11:22.295Z Dusty May shares his excitement for Mavericks job after jumping from college to pros Dusty May took the Dallas Mavericks head-coaching job in one of the biggest shockers of the NBA offseason so far. May will leave the Michigan Wolverines to take the Mavericks job after Jason Kidd was fired. He will get to help develop a roster around Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "The alignment with the front office and ownership group," May told Fox News Digital/OutKick when asked what excited him about the job. "In addition, a young superstar in Cooper with one of the best point guards in the history of our game!" The move comes just months after May guided Michigan to the 2026 national championship, cementing his status as one of the hottest coaching names in basketball. The 49-year-old compiled a 64-13 record with the Wolverines. May's rise through the coaching profession has been one of the sport's most notable success stories. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM After leading Florida Atlantic to a surprise Final Four appearance in 2023, he accepted the Michigan job in 2024 and quickly turned the Wolverines back into a national powerhouse. Over his final four seasons as a college head coach, May posted a remarkable 124-26 record. His departure leaves Michigan facing an unexpected coaching search during the summer. The Wolverines return a talented roster that includes Final Four Most Outstanding Player Elliot Cadeau, rising sophomore Trey McKenney and several high-profile transfers. Under NCAA rules, though, players will have an opportunity to reevaluate their futures once a new head coach is hired. Dallas finished 26-56 last season. The Mavericks have the Nos. 9 and 30 picks in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a85e61972385678349ccb Swiss miss out on chance to save their nation from immigrant invasion te 2026-06-23T13:11:02.851Z Swiss miss out on chance to save their nation from immigrant invasion Snow caps, yes: people caps, no. In a national referendum this week, the people of Switzerland voted against a hard cap of 10 million on the population. The vote was called by the conservative Swiss People’s Party in an effort to control the country’s population growth, which is driven entirely by immigration. Switzerland is a unicorn among the world’s nations: a successful multilingual state. The country was forged in the medieval and early modern wars of Europe, where its cantons of German, Italian, French and Romansh speakers joined together to form a federal union to defend itself against the powerful monarchies around it. Hemmed in by mountains, the Swiss had natural protection. But they augmented it through military preparedness and a reputation for producing tough fighters. Since 1506, the Pope has been protected today by the Swiss Guard, which has now evolved into an agency combining police, security and investigation functions. Switzerland successfully stayed neutral during WWI and WWII. That neutrality was backed by required military service from every man. On completing military service, Swiss men are required to retrain every so often and to keep a military rifle at home with a stock of ammunition. With a population of 9 million, Switzerland can mobilize up to 200,000 men quickly. 'SEND THEM BACK' CHANTS ROCK EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AFTER LANDSLIDE VOTE TO SPEED UP DEPORTATIONS To discourage foreign aggression, the Swiss built a huge network of tunnels, bunkers, and hidden weapons. To discourage a Nazi assault in WWII, they hid gun emplacements and tanks behind the facades of houses facing mountain roads over which any invading force would have to pass. Switzerland today has enough shelters for its entire population – something no other country except perhaps Israel can boast. But the latest invasion does not come with tanks and guns, it comes by plane, train, car and foot. Since 2002, the Swiss population has grown by nearly a quarter. With the fertility rate of native Swiss women at a lowly 1.29, this growth clearly came from immigration. Most migrants are from Europe, but thousands have come from all over the world, from Algeria to Somalia. The official count of the Muslim population is now estimated at over 6%. More migration means more expensive housing, competition for jobs, and worse access to education, healthcare, and other services. This discourages natives from having children. But at the same time, lower native fertility leads politicians and business interests to urge more migration, in a circle more vicious than virtuous, ending in mass replacement migration. We’ve seen this pattern not just in foreign countries like Sweden and Switzerland, but arguably in U.S. states like California. Against the population cap were who’d you expect: multinational businesses, most of the media, the EU, UN, NGOs, academics and pro-migration groups. NPR’s headline sums up the reaction of the U.S. left: "Swiss reject right-wing's bid to cap population…" Of course, for NPR, the fact that Switzerland "foreigners today make up nearly one-third of the population" is a good thing, and anyone proposing migration caps is automatically "right wing." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The Economist, a venerable British publication firmly in favor of mass migration for cheap labor and growth at all costs, wrote on X that "Switzerland is rich partly because it is a hub for international business. It will struggle to remain so if it is closed to foreign brains." For globalists, national borders must be open and restrictions are wrong economically and morally. POPE LEO HITS BEACHES OF POPULAR EUROPEAN MIGRANT ENTRY POINT AFTER CRITICIZING GLOBAL IMMIGRATION POLICIES Voting for the cap were many – but not enough – ordinary Swiss, particularly in the rural areas. They are concerned about increased pressures on housing, healthcare, and roads. Proponents want to preserve not only Switzerland’s magnificent countryside, but its unique lifestyle and political balance. Already, several migrant groups outnumber the minority that speaks Romansh, one of the country’s four official languages. If the referendum had passed, then once the country reached the cap of 10 million people the government would have been required to limit asylum seekers and family reunification, and end free movement of people with the European Union. Fear of how the EU would react, given the importance of the bloc to landlocked Switzerland’s trade, was one reason many city-dwellers and business lobbies opposed the cap. Score one for the globalists. But if pressures continue to build, a similar referendum on controlling migration to Switzerland will come again, and next time, it might just pass. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM SIMON HANKINSON Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a85bc1972385678349c7a Fika Jobs raises $4M to build a video-first hiring platform where AI agents interview candidates te 2026-06-23T13:10:20.351Z Fika Jobs raises $4M to build a video-first hiring platform where AI agents interview candidates The hiring process has long been criticized for its inefficiency and opacity. Candidates spend hours writing applications and submitting cover letters, only to disappear into what often feels like a black box. Generative AI has only made things messier, with employers increasingly relying on AI-powe Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a81241972385678349be8 ESPN re-signs far-left, anti-Sydney Sweeney race-baiter while reportedly considering mass layoffs te 2026-06-23T12:50:44.410Z ESPN re-signs far-left, anti-Sydney Sweeney race-baiter while reportedly considering mass layoffs ESPN has made significant progress in toning down its political and social rhetoric in recent years. This was a point for which Colin Cowherd credited ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro last week during a discussion with OutKick. However, one can't help but wonder how dedicated ESPN is to serving fans and focusing on sports following a recent announcement. Last week, the company announced it had re-signed David Dennis Jr. The network says Dennis will now cover the "NBA, music, and black culture" across Andscape and ESPN television shows. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The obvious first question is why, in 2026, ESPN would pay someone to cover music and black culture on television. However, more pressing is the message that ESPN just sent to its employees. EXCLUSIVE: COLIN COWHERD EXPLAINS WHY HE STUCK TO SPORTS AS ESPN BECAME 'RUDDERLESS' DURING TRUMP'S PRESIDENCY The network is reportedly considering mass layoffs this year following its acquisition of NFL Network. Undoubtedly, those cuts would affect talented and hardworking people both on air and behind the scenes. Yet while employees face losing their jobs, ESPN has chosen to reinvest in Dennis, a character who has spent much of the past few years embarrassing the network. If the name sounds familiar, you might remember that during the Sydney Sweeney-American Eagle "scandal," Dennis declared that the ad left him, wait for it, "mortified." "I didn't think anything of the Sydney Sweeney ads. But then ACTUAL SCHOLARS ON MESSAGING, EUGENICS AND FASCISM explained what was going on then yes I understood and became pretty mortified because hey sometimes IT'S GOOD TO LISTEN TO EXPERTS," he posted on Bluesky. Just the type of person American sports fans want to hear from: someone who finds pretty blonde women mortifying. ESPN WRITERS TRY TO MAKE WRESTLEMANIA ALL ABOUT RACE, CALLS EVENT "BLACKEST OF ALL TIME" It's not just that Dennis is a trying-too-hard dork. He's also, like most race idolaters, remarkably hypocritical. Hours after Hulk Hogan's death last July, Dennis published an article urging readers to remember Hogan as a racist. Dennis argued that nothing Hogan accomplished as a cultural icon mattered because he used the N-word once during a secretly recorded phone call nearly two decades ago. "When you are a racist that is your legacy above all else," Dennis wrote. "Hulk Hogan died being known a racist who also became famous as a professional wrestler." The argument was particularly notable because Dennis previously encouraged readers to separate the art from the artist when discussing several rappers convicted of violent crimes. Moreover, he applied no such moral standard during his obituary of Kobe Bryant. In 2020, a day after Bryant's death, Dennis penned an article titled "Remembering Kobe Bryant, a Man Who Never Trusted in Tomorrow." In the piece, Dennis eulogized Bryant for his accomplishments on the court, in the community and as a father. "He showed us a fatherly love that was beautiful to watch unfold. It’s fitting that of all the memes and internet that Kobe birthed, from counting to five, to him glancing over at the crowd, to two men willing to meet in Temecula to fight over him, the last and most viral of them is Kobe explaining basketball to Gigi," Dennis wrote. "They’re courtside at a game and he’s breaking down some basketball mechanics. She’s nodding, absorbing the information, and then she finishes his sentence. Kobe takes a half-beat, smiles, and nods. She gets it. Pride bursts from his eyes." Yet by the end of the article, you'll notice an omission: any mention of the rape allegations against Bryant. In 2003, a 19-year-old woman accused Bryant of raping her at Cordillera Lodge and Spa in Edwards, Colorado. While the case was dropped after the accuser declined to testify, the evidence against Bryant was substantial. "Prosecutors seemed to have a strong case," a New York Times article from 2020 stated. "According to court documents, an examination of the woman at a hospital revealed a bruise on her neck and tears in her vaginal wall. Both her underwear and Bryant's shirt were bloody. Bryant told the police he had not explicitly asked for consent." Nonetheless, ESPN's latest investment apparently found less harm in what Bryant may have done to that woman than in what Hogan said during a private phone call decades earlier. He appears to be one of those people who treat word crimes more seriously than violent crimes. JAXON DART FACES MORE BACKLASH FOR INTRODUCING TRUMP THAN NFL PLAYERS FACE FOR VIOLENT CRIMES Elsewhere, Dennis urged Lane Kiffin to try to stop Louisiana from "eradicating" Black voting power, as if that claim is self-evidently true and Kiffin would have any ability to influence it. He also challenged WNBA viewers who watch only for Caitlin Clark to stop watching the league altogether. Most recently, he labeled LeBron James a "gentrifier" for saying he'd rather play in Nashville than Memphis. Apparently, according to Dennis, a Black person must always defend Memphis because it is home to the National Civil Rights Museum. Even if you've never heard of Dennis before, you can understand from these examples exactly what he's doing. He's trying to play the same role that Jemele Hill and Bomani Jones played before him. He wants to be ESPN's version of Joy Reid. But ESPN should know better. Hill and Jones failed. Shows built around them, including "SC6" and "High Noon", were among the network's biggest disappointments. At least Hill and Jones were recognizable figures. Dennis isn't. He pops up from time to time, embarrasses ESPN and then returns to spreading racial idolatry on Bluesky. ESPN hired David Dennis Jr. in 2021 as a sign of participation in the supposed racial reckoning. At the time, the idea of signing the son of a civil rights activist likely appealed to executives. It was a poor decision then. But ESPN was a different company at the time. To make this move now, just as the network has begun regaining the trust of average sports fans, is inexcusable. It shows ESPN is still prioritizing identity politics and public relations over the interests of its consumers. And that falls on the shoulders of Jimmy Pitaro. If he truly wanted to move ESPN beyond the woke, BLM-era mindset, he would not have approved the re-signing of this clown. At least ESPN has already laid off many of its pretty blonde women. Had it not, it might have risked Dennis having to share a set with one of those "mortifying" women. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a7ecb1972385678349b5c Savannah Guthrie pleads for tips as ransom note claims mom is dead: 'Somebody knows something' te 2026-06-23T12:40:43.732Z Savannah Guthrie pleads for tips as ransom note claims mom is dead: 'Somebody knows something' Savannah Guthrie pleaded with viewers Tuesday to come forward with any new information, following reports that one of the ransom notes sent to her family declared her mother dead. "I just want to take the opportunity to ask people, to really to beg people to come forward. Somebody knows something. This is a new story today that is on your radar but this is the life that my sister lives, I live, my brother lives, our extended families live, our children live every day. We are in agony," Savannah Guthrie said Tuesday. Sunday marked 20 weeks since Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in the Catalina Foothills north of Tucson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a7af51972385678349a76 Brittany Aldean wows in a cutout swimsuit as she rings in her birthday during tropical getaway te 2026-06-23T12:24:21.943Z Brittany Aldean wows in a cutout swimsuit as she rings in her birthday during tropical getaway Brittany Aldean is celebrating another trip around the sun in paradise. The former NBA cheerleader and former "American Idol" contestant shared a carousel of photos and videos from a tropical birthday getaway after ringing in a new year on June 19. Aldean captioned the post, "Had too much fun yesterday to post, so here’s what’s been going on☀️ Thank yall so much for the BIRTHDAY WISHES❣️ What a blessing it is to have another year of this beautiful life🙌🏼🙏🏼❤️." The birthday carousel gave followers a glimpse inside the tropical celebration, featuring swimsuit snaps, beachside cocktails with friends, personalized shot glasses printed with Aldean's face, a pink "Happy Birthday" beach ball and festive pastel manicures. COUNTRY MUSIC STAR CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH SPICY SWIMSUIT PHOTO The post opened with a mirror selfie as Aldean, who turned 39, posed in a black cutout one-piece swimsuit. The swimsuit featured a plunging neckline, asymmetrical waist cutouts and thin wraparound straps that accentuated her figure. She paired the look with a sheer brown-and-tan patterned cover-up worn open over her shoulders. Aldean slicked her hair back into a low ponytail and accessorized with oversized sunglasses, statement pearl earrings and layered rings while smiling for the mirror photo. CHRISTINA HAACK CELEBRATES 42ND BIRTHDAY WITH BIKINI PHOTO AND AMBITIOUS PLANS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD Aldean also shared a tropical moment with country singer husband Jason Aldean outside a building featuring a bright blue exterior wall. The birthday girl wore a vibrant green bikini top paired with a coordinating patterned maxi skirt. She completed the look with layered necklaces, statement earrings and oval sunglasses while wrapping an arm around her husband. Jason kept the look casual in a light blue graphic T-shirt, white shorts, a baseball cap and dark sunglasses. KENDALL JENNER SHARES NUDE BEACH PHOTOS AS KARDASHIAN FAMILY GATHERS FOR HER 30TH BIRTHDAY TRIP The carousel also included a beachside selfie with one of her friends as the pair enjoyed drinks on the sand. Aldean wore a sleeveless tank top with gold jewelry and a purple "Happy Birthday" headband as she smiled for the camera while toasting with a friend. In a video included in the post, Aldean appeared arriving in style aboard a private jet. The social media personality smiled while walking across the tarmac carrying a large black tote bag, a shopping bag for VADA, her new perfume line and a canned beverage. She wore a colorful strapless top featuring shades of coral, navy and white paired with white shorts and flat sandals as the private aircraft sat behind her. The carousel also featured a cozy moment between the couple as they posed together in a golf cart during the tropical getaway. Aldean wore an animal print strapless swimsuit featuring lace-up detailing in the center with a skirt to match. She accessorized the look with gold jewelry, aviator sunglasses and a designer beach tote. Jason sported a bright pink T-shirt, blue shorts, sunglasses and a white baseball cap while sitting beside his wife with his arm draped around her shoulders. Outside of the birthday festivities, Aldean recently reflected on the fathers in her life with a pair of emotional Father's Day posts. In a few Instagram Story posts, she celebrated Jason, sharing family photos and writing, "How blessed are we. We love you so much." The couple share son Memphis and daughter Navy. Aldean also shared a deeply personal message about her father as he continues battling dementia. Alongside a repost that read, "God, thank you for my Dad," Aldean reflected on the emotional challenges of watching her father's health decline. "It's a hard journey, this dementia thing. One day seems good, the next will break you to the core," she wrote. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I've always been a Daddy's girl, but wow how that's grown." Aldean continued, "Even in the days of deep sadness and heartbreak I feel so blessed to still be able to call him ❤️‍🩹." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS She also reflected on the unfairness of seeing her father face the diagnosis later in life. "He spent his whole life working for us and it seems unfair that when he can finally settle in life, this diagnosis comes," she wrote. The social media personality ended her message by acknowledging others experiencing similar struggles. "This is a hard day for many, I know. Just wanted to share a little thought and let yall know I'm thinking of you," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a7ae21972385678349a6d Waymo recalls robotaxis over construction-zone risk te 2026-06-23T12:24:02.487Z Waymo recalls robotaxis over construction-zone risk Waymo has filed a voluntary recall affecting 3,871 vehicles equipped with its 5th Generation Automated Driving System. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the software may allow a Waymo vehicle to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue driving. Now, the Alphabet-owned robotaxi company is pulling back freeway operations while it works on a fix. The recall raises new questions about how robotaxis handle the messy, changing conditions people deal with behind the wheel every day. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report WAYMO UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION AFTER CHILD STRUCK The recall is NHTSA Campaign Number 26E035000. It affects 3,871 Waymo vehicles using the company's 5th Generation ADS. In the federal filing, Waymo says the autonomous vehicle may enter and drive at speed in freeway construction zones because the software may fail to recognize the zone or may prioritize avoiding other freeway hazards. Waymo's timeline shows the first cluster happened in Phoenix. The company reviewed one event from April 11 and five events from April 19, where vehicles drove past ramp closure signs into pre-planned freeway construction zones. Then came the San Francisco Bay Area. On May 18, seven Waymo vehicles entered active freeway construction lanes by driving between cones. The filing says the system either failed to recognize the construction zone or gave more weight to avoiding other freeway hazards. Waymo restricted freeway driving after the Phoenix events while it made operational changes. After the San Francisco Bay Area incidents, Waymo suspended freeway driving more broadly while it worked to identify and address the root causes. Waymo says no collisions or injuries were reported from these events. Still, the company says its review led it to temporarily restrict freeway operations while it works on additional software safeguards. According to the federal filing, Waymo will update the Automated Driving System so vehicles can better detect when they are in a construction zone and avoid entering one. The remedy also includes additional operational protocols. Because Waymo owns the affected vehicles, it says it will apply the remedy itself and update the filing after the fix is deployed. A Waymo spokesperson told CyberGuy, "Waymo's mission is to be the world's most trusted driver, and the data shows that we're making roads safer in the communities in which we operate. We identified an area of improvement regarding performance around freeway construction zones. We voluntarily restricted freeway operations last month while making improvements, proactively notified state and federal regulators, and decided to file a voluntary software recall with NHTSA. We continue to safely serve riders on surface streets in all the cities where we operate." Waymo's own safety material adds important context. The company says its rider-only vehicles have driven 170.7 million miles without a human driver through December 2025. It also says the Waymo Driver had 92% fewer serious injury-or-worse crashes compared to an average human driver over the same distance in its operating cities, though that safety dashboard focuses on surface-street driving. WAYMO DRIVERLESS CARS OVERRUN ATLANTA NEIGHBORHOOD, CIRCLING CUL-DE-SACS AND ALARMING FAMILIES WITH KIDS Construction zones change fast. Lane markings may disappear. Cones can shift. Temporary signs may conflict with the road layout a vehicle expects to see. Even human drivers get confused when a familiar ramp is suddenly blocked. For an autonomous vehicle, all of that becomes a real-time software test. The car has to figure out what counts as a lane, barrier, sign or hazard. It also has to adjust when the map no longer matches the road. Freeways are predictable by design. However, construction zones are inherently unpredictable. A driverless system may have strong sensors, detailed maps and trained models, but it still has to make the safest call when the road changes without warning. Waymo started offering freeway rides to public riders in the San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix and Los Angeles in November 2025. The company has also been expanding its ride-hailing footprint. Waymo's official blog says it is laying the early groundwork for ride-hailing operations in more than 20 additional cities in 2026, including Tokyo and London. This recall hits the heart of the robotaxi promise. Robotaxis are supposed to reduce human mistakes behind the wheel. Yet the road often changes faster than software can easily interpret. That creates a trust gap. Most people do not expect perfection from human drivers. We see bad decisions every day. But when a driverless car makes a bad decision, it feels different because nobody is sitting behind the wheel to take responsibility. The public will not judge Waymo only by its safety charts. People will judge it by the strange moments they see on the road, the videos that spread online and how quickly the company fixes problems when they surface. If you take Waymo rides, the biggest immediate takeaway is that freeway rides may not be available while the company works on the fix. Waymo says surface-street service is continuing as normal in the cities where it operates, but your route may take longer if freeway rides are unavailable. Before you book, check the route, price and estimated travel time in the app. During the ride, use the in-app support options if something feels wrong. Waymo says riders can tap Help, choose Get help and call for immediate assistance. In an emergency, call 911. If you are sharing the road with robotaxis, treat them like any other vehicle, but give yourself extra room around construction areas. Do not assume a driverless car sees a temporary closure the same way you do. Stay calm, keep your distance and pay attention around the messiest parts of the road. Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. In this free CyberGuy Live replay, Kurt the CyberGuy walks you step by step through simple phone security fixes you can do at your own pace. 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. Watch the replay and get our checklist here: CyberGuyLive.com. WAYMO TEAMS UP WITH WAZE TO SPOT POTHOLES FASTER Waymo has impressive safety data, and I do not dismiss that. But this recall shows how quickly confidence can be shaken when a robotaxi meets a road situation that is messy and temporary. Construction zones are everywhere. They change overnight. They confuse humans, too, but that is exactly why driverless cars have to be ready for them before they are trusted on freeways. To me, the real test isn’t whether Waymo can drive well on a clear road. The real test is whether it can make the safest call when the road suddenly changes. Would you still take a driverless car on the freeway after a recall like this, or would you stick to surface streets until the technology proves itself again? 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/6a3a7ace1972385678349a57 80HD Designs Takes Aim at Fast Fashion With Premium Heavyweight Patriotic Streetwear Built to Last and Built in Virginia te 2026-06-23T12:23:42.005Z 80HD Designs Takes Aim at Fast Fashion With Premium Heavyweight Patriotic Streetwear Built to Last and Built in Virginia Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a7aba1972385678349a4e From Reclaimed Railroad Wood to Leather Journals, Highland Forge Design Brings a Full Workshop of Handcrafted Goods to the Market te 2026-06-23T12:23:22.039Z From Reclaimed Railroad Wood to Leather Journals, Highland Forge Design Brings a Full Workshop of Handcrafted Goods to the Market Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a7aa61972385678349a45 From Reclaimed Railroad Wood to Leather Journals, Highland Forge Design Brings a Full Workshop of Handcrafted Goods to the Market te 2026-06-23T12:23:02.078Z From Reclaimed Railroad Wood to Leather Journals, Highland Forge Design Brings a Full Workshop of Handcrafted Goods to the Market Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a7a921972385678349a3c Sophia Space Selects Apex to Power RealTime Computing in Orbit te 2026-06-23T12:22:42.101Z Sophia Space Selects Apex to Power RealTime Computing in Orbit PASADENA, Calif., June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sophia Space, Inc., a leader in space-based edge computing, today announced it has selected Apex, the leading supplier of productized satellite platforms, to supply a satellite bus to bring real-time orbital computing to… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a7a7e1972385678349a33 Sophia Space Selects Apex to Power RealTime Computing in Orbit te 2026-06-23T12:22:22.133Z Sophia Space Selects Apex to Power RealTime Computing in Orbit Sophia Space Selects Apex to Power RealTime Computing in Orbit Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a7a6a1972385678349a21 Sophia Space Selects Apex to Power RealTime Computing in Orbit te 2026-06-23T12:22:02.167Z Sophia Space Selects Apex to Power RealTime Computing in Orbit Sophia Space logo Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a7a561972385678349a18 Sophia Space Announces $7 Million SAFE Financing, Bringing Total Funding to $22 Million te 2026-06-23T12:21:42.198Z Sophia Space Announces $7 Million SAFE Financing, Bringing Total Funding to $22 Million Strategic investors include EverGreen Fund - The NVIDIA Alumni Investment Network, SparkLabs Group, and other leading backers supporting the future of AI-powered space technology. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a7a421972385678349a0f Sophia Space Announces $7 Million SAFE Financing, Bringing Total Funding to $22 Million te 2026-06-23T12:21:22.230Z Sophia Space Announces $7 Million SAFE Financing, Bringing Total Funding to $22 Million Sophia Space logo Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a7a2e1972385678349a06 Things to Consider When Hiring an Interior Designer te 2026-06-23T12:21:02.264Z Things to Consider When Hiring an Interior Designer (StatePoint) Ready to redesign your home? Whether you have only a vague notion of how you want your spaces to look or a very specific vision, relying on the expertise of a professional can help you bring your dream home… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a7a1a19723856783499fd Things to Consider When Hiring an Interior Designer te 2026-06-23T12:20:42.300Z Things to Consider When Hiring an Interior Designer Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a77fd1972385678349994 From Cristiano Ronaldo to Luka Modric, here are the 10 oldest players competing at the 2026 World Cup te 2026-06-23T12:11:41.974Z From Cristiano Ronaldo to Luka Modric, here are the 10 oldest players competing at the 2026 World Cup There is nothing like the World Cup, and nothing can prepare someone more for the sport’s biggest tournament better than experience. Some of these players are more than double the age of some of their youngest teammates. While they might not have the same burst they had in their prime, they bring an important blend of leadership and experience to their teams. Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portugal legend, is the second-oldest player in this year’s tournament at 41. Lionel Messi, the Argentina great, is the 12th-oldest player in the tournament at 38 years old, and will soon turn 39. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The USMNT captain, Tim Ream, is not only the oldest player on the team but also the 13th-oldest player in the tournament at 38 years old. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE Here are the 10 oldest players in this year’s World Cup. FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE 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/6a3a77ea197238567834998b LISTEN: Mom’s 911 call helps feds tap out suspect in White House UFC terror plot te 2026-06-23T12:11:22.519Z LISTEN: Mom’s 911 call helps feds tap out suspect in White House UFC terror plot Newly released 911 calls reveal the moments an Ohio mother sought help for her 19-year-old son after growing alarmed over his guns, ammunition and plans to join a group she believed wanted to "fight the corrupt government" before his arrest in the alleged UFC White House terror plot. The recordings, obtained by Fox News Digital, offer a look at the concerns that ultimately helped launch an investigation into Tycen Proper, one of seven men accused in an alleged plot targeting UFC Freedom 250 at the White House earlier this month. In one call, a cousin of Proper's mother, who contacted dispatchers and urged authorities to respond to the family's residence. "They are having some issues with their son," the caller told dispatch. "She has some concerns with weapons and ammo and a particular mindset that her oldest boy is in right now." TWO NEW DEFENDANTS CHARGED IN ALLEGED WHITE HOUSE UFC MASS-CASUALTY ATTACK PLOT The caller added that Proper's mother had contacted him in a panic. "I don't think anybody's in immediate danger as in this second," the caller said. "But I know that she has some concerns with weapons and ammo." FBI DISRUPTS ALLEGED EXPLOSIVE-DRONE PLOT TARGETING WHITE HOUSE UFC EVENT, OFFICIALS SAY 🕵️ What story should we investigate next? 📩 Email: stepheny.price@fox.com 📸 Instagram: @fndstephprice 🎥 X: @StephenyPrice Your tip could become our next story. Minutes later, Proper's mother called dispatch herself. After learning deputies were already on the way, she explained the steps the family had taken before contacting authorities. FAMILY TURNS IN SUSPECT IN CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION, ‘ALMOST UNHEARD OF’: BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST "We took all the guns and ammo out of his room and got it off our property," she told dispatchers. Proper's mother said her son had just returned home and was likely about to discover the weapons were gone. PARENTS WARNED ABOUT RED FLAGS AS VIOLENT 764 PREDATORS GO AFTER KIDS: FBI EXPERT "He just came inside and he's probably going to discover it's not in his room," she said. When a dispatcher asked whether Proper was suicidal or abusing drugs, his mother said neither appeared to be the case. Instead, she described what had prompted her concern. UVU PROFESSOR AND FORMER FBI AGENT WARNS OF NEW PATTERN OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE AFTER CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION "We don't even know what he's wanting to do," she said. "He's wanting to leave this weekend and go with a group of people to help, like, fight the corrupt government." According to federal court documents, Proper first came to investigators' attention after his mother reported concerns about recent firearms purchases and troubling online communications. The complaint states that Proper's mother became alarmed after noticing him researching locations near Washington, D.C., while receiving maps and images through text messages and Discord. When she confronted him, Proper allegedly told her members of the group planned to conduct "recon" and "hit and run missions." WHITE HOUSE UFC TERROR PLOT 'RINGLEADER' IS A MEXICAN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT, DHS CONFIRMS She later told investigators she interpreted those comments as references to planned shootings. When deputies arrived at the family's Ohio home on June 10, Proper's father reportedly told investigators his son had recently connected with people online and planned to leave that weekend to meet members of the group. According to court filings, Proper had spent roughly $3,000 in graduation money on firearms, body armor, ammunition and tactical gear. Family members later voluntarily turned the equipment over to law enforcement. FAMILY MEMBER OF ARMED MAN WHO BREACHED MAR-A-LAGO PERIMETER DESCRIBES PERSONALITY, POLITICS Federal authorities allege Proper was one of seven men involved in a conspiracy targeting UFC Freedom 250, a June 14 event held on the White House South Lawn. The suspects now include Proper; Bryan Omar Roa, 24, of California; Michael Alan Thomas, 32, of California; Daniel K. Eskridge, 32, of Kidder, Missouri; Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, 31, of Omaha, Nebraska; William Lee Spartacus Falkner of Washington state; and Jordan W. Rincker, 28, of St. Joseph, Missouri. In California, investigators say Roa's family also became concerned after noticing changes in his behavior. According to court documents, relatives told authorities he had become increasingly isolated, spent significant time with a new group of online associates and spoke cryptically about traveling to Washington, D.C., where "something big" would happen. Family members reportedly feared he intended to commit violence. GOT A TIP? According to prosecutors, the men connected through online communities before moving conversations to encrypted messaging applications. Court documents allege the group discussed using explosive-laden drones to trigger panic at the event before positioning shooters to target "high value targets" as attendees fled. FOLLOW US ON X One participant allegedly wrote that "$1300 gets us the drones and the charges," while another encouraged the group to acquire "as many and as deadly as we can get" when discussing drones. PREPARED, NOT PARANOID: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM A POSSIBLE TERROR ATTACK Authorities say members discussed roles that included shooters, drone operators, logistics coordinators and social media influencers. According to a newly filed federal complaint, authorities identified Falkner through communications uncovered during the investigation. Prosecutors allege Falkner discussed loading explosives onto drones and configuring them for "maximum destructive impact." Court documents further allege the plan called for explosive-laden drones to attack one side of the event, forcing attendees toward an exit route where co-conspirators armed with sniper rifles and other weapons would be positioned. One of the suspects allegedly told investigators the goal of the group was to create enough chaos to help bring about the overthrow of the U.S. government. Prosecutors allege Rincker accepted $1,200 from a co-conspirator to distribute payments connected to the operation and provided a shotgun during an in-person meeting. During a search of his home and storage unit, investigators recovered firearms, night-vision equipment, a ballistic plate, a thermal imaging scope, a 3D printer, 3D-printed gun parts and other tactical gear, according to court documents. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL FBI Director Kash Patel said authorities "stopped cold" the alleged plot before it could be carried out. Retired FBI agent Jason Pack previously told Fox News Digital the case highlights the importance of family members recognizing warning signs and reporting them to authorities. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "That's how this got stopped," Pack said. In an interview with Fox News host Will Cain, retired FBI supervisory agent Rob Chadwick praised Proper's mother for contacting authorities despite the personal consequences. "Thankful for the one mother's courage to come forward and say something, even though it meant the certain arrest of her own son," Chadwick said. Fox News Digital's Alec Schemmel, Brittany Miller, Sophia Compton, David Spunt, and Stephen Sorace contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a77d71972385678349982 Archaeologists unearth ancient treasure cache at biblical city connected to Genesis te 2026-06-23T12:11:03.061Z Archaeologists unearth ancient treasure cache at biblical city connected to Genesis Archaeologists have uncovered a cache of ancient treasure at the site of Heliopolis, the storied Egyptian city mentioned in the biblical story of Joseph. The artifacts were found at the Panhesy tomb site in the Matariya archaeological section of Ain Shams, within the Heliopolis necropolis. Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the find on May 31. ANCIENT ESTATE TIED TO GROUP IN THE BIBLE UNEARTHED WITH 'FASCINATING' TREASURES IN ISRAEL The cemetery was used from Egypt's Late Period through the Roman era and into the Christian period, though officials did not provide a specific date for the newly discovered cache. Heliopolis, known in the Bible as "On," makes multiple appearances in Genesis, the Book of Jeremiah and the Book of Ezekiel. Genesis 41:45 notes that Joseph's wife, Asenath, was the daughter of Potipherah, a priest of the city. The cache, found beneath a burial structure containing human remains, included five pairs of yellow-colored metal earrings that archaeologists believe may be made of gold. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Pictures released by officials show the earrings along with carved scarabs and other small artifacts, as well as cosmetic containers and a copper mirror. Archaeologists uncovered two alabaster kohl containers with traces of ancient eye makeup and a third kohl container crafted from black obsidian. Excavators also found four stones, two of which are believed to be agate, a semi-precious gemstone that was widely used in the ancient world. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Officials noted that the cache was the "first nearly complete funerary assemblage ever discovered in the area." The discovery "builds upon earlier findings at the site during the current excavation season, including mudbrick and limestone funerary structures and two coffins found in fragmented condition," said the tourism ministry. "The Panhesy cemetery is particularly significant because it served as a burial ground for prominent individuals across multiple eras, from Egypt's Late Period through the Roman era and into the Christian period," the statement said. The discovery is the latest in a series of archaeological finds across Egypt. Earlier this spring, officials announced the discovery of a fragment of Homer's "Iliad" atop a mummy in a Roman-era tomb in Al Bahnasa. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Before that, archaeologists uncovered eight rare papyrus scrolls believed to contain writings not read in roughly 3,000 years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a77c31972385678349979 Bunnie XO says she funded Jelly Roll's early career by 'turning tricks' while reflecting on divorce te 2026-06-23T12:10:43.613Z Bunnie XO says she funded Jelly Roll's early career by 'turning tricks' while reflecting on divorce Bunnie XO unearthed a few of the cracks in her relationship with Jelly Roll that ultimately led to their split. The "Son of a Sinner" singer petitioned Tennessee courts for a divorce on May 18, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. He listed the date of separation as May 9 and cited irreconcilable differences. Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll (born Jason DeFord) both fiercely defended their private relationship after news of their split broke the Internet with accusations of cheating. In a revealing episode of her "Dumb Blonde" Podcast, the model remembered noticing a few red flags when it came to reconciling with their past. JELLY ROLL'S WIFE BUNNIE XO BREAKS SILENCE ON DIVORCE, GETS EMOTIONAL ABOUT FINAL FIGHT "We stopped communicating together in the past year and a half," she said. "And I think that it's safe for me to say that I always loved my husband a little bit more than he loved me. "I was like always protecting him and always making sure he was okay and like always chasing him and I literally was the glue that held us together." Bunnie noted that she was the "chaser" while he was more of the "runner" in their twin flame relationship. JELLY ROLL'S DAUGHTER CALLS FANS OUT OVER DIVORCE CHATTER AS BUNNIE XO POSTS CRYPTIC SONG LYRICS "So in this past year and a half, because I felt like he wasn't pouring into me, and I wasn't pouring into him, and we just weren't communicating," she said. "We just weren't on the same page. I stopped chasing him." Bunnie also reflected on the changes they both experienced as he rose to prominence on the country scene with massive success in 2022, nearly two decades after he began making music. "When Jay and I first got together, we were two kids who literally had nothing," Bunnie said of her ex. "Everybody always likes to say that I had all the money when we first got together, and I did this for him and I did that for him. And I mean, I had sugar daddies at the time that were paying for all of this. "Like, we have— and I'm not trying to take the, the light off of what I did for him, but like, we were still in the streets. We were making money as it came." She added, "It wasn't like I was over here just sitting on f---ing a million dollars and was taking care of him. Like, I was turning tricks to pay our bills and to get lawyers and to travel and to, you know, go on tour and stuff like that." Bunnie admitted that her past life as a high-end escort funded their lifestyle when they first dated. JELLY ROLL ADMITS TO CHEATING ON WIFE BUNNIE XO IN RARE PUBLIC CONFESSION "Like, I literally went on tour with him and was seeing clients just to fund our life at the time," she said. "As this thing started growing, it just, I mean, I remember there were shows that my husband would play to f---ing 20 people. And it was crazy because within the first 3 years of us being together, the crowd started doubling." Bunnie said it was "us against the world" for years, and while they were riding high on the wave of success, their struggle with in vitro fertilization took a toll on their relationship. "My hat goes off to any woman, family, couple who is going through IVF because let me tell you something, dude, that is one of the loneliest, darkest journeys you will be on," she said. "Everybody gets to see the reward at the end, but it is not all bells and whistles. It is not a beautiful journey. "It completely wrecked me. It wrecked me emotionally, spiritually, physically. It was so hard on me that for the past year and a half, I became a shell of the person I was because I'm doing these IVF journeys." During the process, Bunnie admitted that they lost a number of embryos and she also suffered multiple miscarriages. "You get so mad at God because you're like, why is it so easy for, you know, people who don't deserve children to just be able to pop them out, but two people who really want a baby together ... but two people who really want a child together, and this baby is so loved and he doesn't even know it yet," she said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "It's like every time we are met with a f---ing roadblock, and that takes a toll on a relationship. So you have to think ... Jay and I have been through so much, and in a way I kind of think Jay and I are trauma bonded." A source told People that Jelly Roll and Bunnie have "always had a complicated dynamic" throughout their relationship. "When they first got together, they were both in a very different place in their lives," the source said. "There was a lot of chaos, ups and downs, and they built a life together through all of that." The source also noted that Jelly — who has been on a weight loss journey — has "changed a lot." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "He's very focused on his future, his health and being around for a long time," the source said, adding that "there wasn't a moment where everything fell apart." Jelly Roll began his weight-loss journey in December 2022. He told Fox News Digital at the 2023 CMA Awards he was "starting to find a will to live" again, and explained he doesn't have a specific goal, but is focused on continuing "to keep doing the right thing and feeling better." One year later, he made his first red carpet appearance since losing 100 pounds at the 2024 CMA Awards. Bunnie, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, and Jelly Roll tied the knot in August 2016 during a whirlwind Las Vegas ceremony, after meeting the year prior. She became a stepmom to the country singer’s daughter, Bailee, and son, Noah. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a73161972385678349889 CBS anchor defends leadership amid '60 Minutes' fallout, 'not the experience that I've had' te 2026-06-23T11:50:46.587Z CBS anchor defends leadership amid '60 Minutes' fallout, 'not the experience that I've had' "CBS Evening News" lead anchor Tony Dokoupil defended his relationship with CBS and Paramount amid ongoing controversies surrounding the "60 Minutes" firings. Dokoupil spoke to The Wall Street Journal on Monday after the wave of high-profile departures at the network, particularly on the long-running "60 Minutes" program. Tensions within the network reached a new high earlier this month after correspondent Scott Pelley was fired following a bitter clash with the network's editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and new "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton. Though Pelley accused Weiss of "murdering" his program, Dokoupil said that he did not share the same anger towards leadership interference regarding his show. BATTLE BETWEEN BARI WEISS AND ‘60 MINUTES’ EXPLODES AS SCOTT PELLEY ACCUSES HER OF MURDERING THE SHOW "When they make comments like that, I pay attention," Dokoupil said. "But I can only speak for what’s happening on this side of the street, and it’s not the experience that I’ve had." He added, "When it comes to Bari Weiss, she’s the editor-in-chief, she runs a 9 a.m. meeting and has lots of ideas. When we like the idea, we use it. If we don’t, and if it doesn’t work for our show, we don’t." Pelley and other former CBS correspondents have accused CBS and its parent company, Paramount, of changing the network's standards to appeal to President Donald Trump. Others have expressed concerns over Paramount CEO David Ellison, who appointed Weiss to her position, and his amicable relationship with the president. CBS ANCHOR FRANTICALLY CALLS FOR DOCTOR AFTER CAMERAMAN SUFFERS MEDICAL EMERGENCY DURING LIVE BROADCAST Dokoupil clarified that he has "never met David Ellison" and that he doubted that Ellison would influence his show. "He’s never had a comment about my show. He’s never called me to complain about coverage. If he tried to, it wouldn’t have an impact," Dokoupil said. Fox News Digital reached out to CBS and Paramount for comment. CBS ABRUPTLY OUSTS 'EVENING NEWS' SENIOR PRODUCER JUST DAYS INTO BROADCAST REVAMP Dokoupil was reportedly handpicked by Weiss to lead "CBS Evening News" and began his run in January. Ahead of his first broadcast, Dokoupil encouraged viewers to hold him accountable for his broadcasts after acknowledging that people have lost trust in the media. He continued to express concerns over the failing trust in the media in his interview with The Wall Street Journal. "I think all journalism has a trust problem," Dokoupil said. "If we’re the yogurt industry, and 70% of people didn’t trust yogurt, it would be a crisis. I think it’s a crisis for journalism." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a70cf1972385678349817 What scammers do the week your spouse dies te 2026-06-23T11:41:03.752Z What scammers do the week your spouse dies You don't have to publish an obituary for this to happen to you. That's the first thing most people get wrong. They think the risk comes from the tribute they write, the details they share online or the words they choose for the service announcement. The risk starts before any of that. It starts the moment a death certificate gets filed. A death certificate does more than document a death. It can act like a signal that moves through government databases, county records, property filings and data broker pipelines automatically, relentlessly and, in many states, publicly. By the time you're home from the funeral, that signal may have already reached people waiting for it. Here's exactly what that looks like, phase by phase, and what you can do to disrupt it before scammers use it against you. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report FIVE DATA BROKER OPT-OUT MYTHS THAT LEAVE RETIREES EXPOSED When someone dies, the funeral home files a death certificate with the state's vital records office. This isn't optional. It's required before cremation can proceed, before benefits can be claimed, before anything else can happen. What most people don't realize is where that record goes next and how quickly. State death records vary in accessibility. Some states treat them as fully public, nearly immediately. Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and Montana are among the states where death records are accessible to virtually anyone who requests them. Other states restrict access to immediate family for a period of years, but even restricted records flow to entities that qualify as "interested parties," a category that includes insurance companies, financial institutions, and in many cases, commercial data brokers. The funeral home also reports the death to the Social Security Administration, typically within days. That triggers the Death Master File update, a federal database that certified entities, including many data aggregators, receive on a weekly basis. And then there's the obituary. Not everyone publishes one. But for those who do: cybersecurity researchers have documented that automated scrapers monitor obituary pages continuously, beginning within hours of publication. AI tools extract names, relationships, cities, ages, military service, church affiliation, employment history, everything. The obituary doesn't create the exposure. It massively accelerates it. By the end of Day 3, a data broker profile that already existed on you has been quietly refreshed. It now carries a new status signal: recently bereaved. That status alone changes everything about how you're targeted. Data broker profiles do more than list your contact information. Companies like Spokeo, Whitepages, BeenVerified and others may collect details about your household, property, estimated income and relatives. After a spouse dies, that profile can change fast. To criminals, those changes can become extremely valuable. In fact, scammers are not always guessing. They often build targeting lists. Public records and commercial data can point to terms like "recently widowed" or "newly single homeowner." As a result, a scammer may learn a lot about your life right now. For example, you could be managing money alone for the first time. You could also be dealing with an inheritance. At the same time, grief, paperwork and urgent decisions may be consuming your attention. That is exactly the kind of moment scammers try to exploit. Within the first two weeks, the calls may begin. They can sound official and confident. The caller may know your spouse's name. They might also mention where your spouse worked or share a detail that feels too specific to be random. That detail may have come from your data broker profile. It could also come from an obituary, death record or social media post. Either way, the scripts may change, but the goal is usually the same: "I'm calling about an outstanding balance on your spouse's account." The chaos and confusion that follow a death can give fraudsters the perfect opening. They may pretend to be debt collectors, government agents or life insurance agents. Their goal is to make the surviving spouse panic and pay fast.  Any caller demanding immediate personal payment should raise a red flag. That is especially true if they ask for a wire transfer, gift card, payment app or cryptocurrency. Do not pay on the spot. Ask for the caller's name, company and callback number. Then hang up and contact the real company, agency or your estate attorney directly. Any real debt collector must provide written debt validation. A scammer will usually pressure you to act before you can verify anything. "There's an unclaimed policy in your spouse's name. We just need to verify a few details." The goal isn't to pay you anything. It's to extract your Social Security number, account numbers, or security question answers under the guise of processing a claim. "We need to confirm your spouse's Social Security number to release the final benefit." The SSA does not call you unsolicited to ask for this. Neither does Medicare. Neither does the IRS. If you receive any of these calls, ask for the caller's name, the organization and a callback number. Then hang up and contact the actual institution directly using a phone number from its official website, app or a trusted source. Never use a number a caller gives you. 10 SIGNS YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS BEING SOLD ONLINE Here's the part no one talks about. If you need to transfer the home into your name alone, you may have to file paperwork at the county recorder's office. Depending on how the property was held, this is either an affidavit of survivorship, a new deed, or documentation from the probate court. The specific form varies by state. What doesn't vary much: property records are generally public, although access rules and online availability vary by location. The county recorder's office is one of the primary data sources that data brokers ingest. The moment that the deed transfer is recorded, your data broker profile updates again. Now it reflects something new: you are the sole owner of a property that was previously held jointly. Your household composition just changed from two to one. That's a financial signal. And it reaches people who are specifically watching for it. Around the same time, if the estate requires probate, that filing becomes public, too. In most jurisdictions, probate records are accessible to anyone, and they can reveal the value of the estate, a list of assets, the names of beneficiaries, and the executor's identity. Predatory calls and letters that begin just weeks after filing probate paperwork are not coincidental. Fraudsters pose as attorneys, debt collectors, and estate service providers, each demanding immediate payment of invented fees. This is sometimes called the "inheritance trap," and it's a growing category of fraud that begins the moment the filing appears in the public record. If you have an estate attorney, lean on them hard during this window. Any unsolicited contact about the estate, by phone, mail, or email, should be verified directly with your attorney before any response. While you're managing the estate, someone may already be applying for credit in your spouse's name. It's called ghosting, a form of identity theft where criminals use the personal information of someone who has died. The risk is real because families may not discover the fraud until bills, statements or collection notices arrive later. The window of vulnerability exists because of a timing gap most families never anticipate: financial institutions, credit bureaus, and the IRS can take from weeks to months to fully register and share death records across their systems. Criminals know this gap exists. They exploit it deliberately. Using information harvested from the obituary, the death record, or a dark web purchase of the deceased's Social Security number, a ghoster can open credit cards, apply for loans, file a fraudulent tax return to claim a refund, or access health benefits, all in your spouse's name, before any institution has flagged the account as deceased. You likely won't know this is happening. The statements go to your address. But they often arrive months later, after the damage is done and the trail has gone cold. The fix is straightforward but time-sensitive: freeze your spouse's credit at all three bureaus, Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian, as soon as you have a death certificate in hand. Provide a copy of the death certificate to each bureau. This closes the window. Pull their credit report now, too, before you freeze it, to check for anything already opened fraudulently.  Not every scammer wants a quick payment. Some of the most financially devastating attacks take weeks to build, because the goal isn't a transaction, it's a relationship. By the fourth week, obituary data, death records, property filings, and data broker profiles have combined into something that gives a skilled criminal real leverage. They know your name, your address, your approximate financial picture, your adult children's names and cities, your spouse's career, and exactly what just happened in your life. That last part is the key. The scam doesn't start with a lie. It starts with something true. Obit-scouring criminals pretend to be long-lost friends or relatives of the deceased, contacting surviving spouses out of the blue to commiserate and reminisce. These displays of simulated compassion can evolve into romance scams or attempts to defraud beneficiaries out of inheritance money. They mention something specific, such as a place your spouse worked, a neighborhood they grew up in or a detail that feels too accurate to come from a stranger. That detail came from a public record. The FBI says people over 60 reported more than $7.7 billion in fraud losses in 2025. Confidence and romance scams remain especially dangerous because they can build slowly over time. And the average loss per victim reached $38,500. The scammer's advantage is cruel in its simplicity: they already know what just happened in your life. That makes their reaching out feel personal, familiar, and safe. Here's what connects every phase of this timeline: the data broker ecosystem. The obituary, death record, property deed transfer and probate filing can all feed into a much bigger profile about you and your family. That profile may include your address, relatives, household changes, property ownership and possible financial clues. On their own, each record may seem routine. Together, they can give scammers a roadmap. Your data broker profile likely existed before your spouse died. Their death may have updated it with new signals, including a change in household status or property ownership. Once that information spreads, it can circulate across many sites. It may get bought, sold, copied and refreshed. That is why removing your information once may not be enough. Data brokers often re-list personal details as they pull from new public records and commercial sources. You can start by searching your name on people-search sites and submitting opt-out requests directly. Focus on sites that show your home address, phone number, relatives, age or property details. Then check again later, because the same information can reappear. The goal is simple: make it harder for scammers to connect your grief, your home, your family and your finances into one easy target profile. 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  INHERITANCE SCAM EMAIL LOOKS REAL BUT STEALS YOUR DATA You're managing enough. Keep this short list somewhere you can find it. Freeze your deceased spouse's credit with Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian using a death certificate. Then freeze your own credit, too. Your profile is newly attractive to scammers. This is the single most time-sensitive action on this list. Check for accounts you don't recognize. Ghosting can begin within days of a death. The sooner you spot it, the easier it is to dispute. Any call or letter claiming your spouse owed money, especially if they want a wire transfer or gift card payment, should be treated as a scam until proven otherwise. Ask for written debt validation. Debt collectors generally must provide written validation information within five days of first contacting you, unless they already included it in the first message. Search your own name on Spokeo, Whitepages, or BeenVerified and see what's already there. Then let a data removal service handle the ongoing removal. This isn't a one-time task; it's a continuous process, which is why automation matters. 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 You can also run a free exposure scan to see where your personal information is appearing online. Results typically arrive by email within an hour. Get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web: Cyberguy.com/FreeScan Bereavement fraud is cruel because it targets families at their weakest moment. The risk can begin as soon as a death certificate is filed. From there, public records, probate filings and data brokers can expose details scammers use fast. That is why every unexpected call about money should be verified. Do not trust a caller just because they know a name, address or family detail. Hang up and contact the real company, agency or estate attorney yourself. Also, freeze your loved one's credit as soon as you have the death certificate. Then freeze your own credit, too. Scammers look for grieving spouses, newly single homeowners and families dealing with estate paperwork. You are not powerless. Act early, verify everything and remove your personal information from data broker sites before scammers use it against you. Should death records and probate filings still be so easy for strangers and data brokers to access when grieving families are the ones paying the price? 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/6a3a70bc197238567834980e WWE star Danhausen throws his hat in the ring for UK prime minister te 2026-06-23T11:40:44.304Z WWE star Danhausen throws his hat in the ring for UK prime minister WWE star Danhausen has been fairly busy since he made his debut with the company earlier this year. He’s been cursing wrestlers, "uncursing" basketball teams and taking victory laps for his mysterious voodoo seemingly working out well. On Monday, he decided to take a break from his latest project to throw his hat in the ring for a new job – the prime minister of the United Kingdom. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Monday Night Raw" took place live from the O2 Arena in London. Danhausen wasn’t on the match card, but he did make an appearance during a commercial break. "I have an idea. Danhausen heard there is a job opportunity opened at 10 Downing Street," he told the crowd. "How do we feel about Prime Ministerhausen? "If you don’t, you are cursed!" He scampered away as the crowd went into a frenzy about his interest. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM There’s obviously no real way for Danhausen to become the next UK prime minister. But if there’s anyone who could lift a "curse" on 10 Downing Street, it would be Danhausen. Keir Starmer announced his resignation earlier Monday. Starmer said he would step down as prime minister and Labour leader after concluding he could no longer unite the party, but is expected to remain in office until a successor is chosen. "Every decision I've taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party. I have spoken to his majesty the king this morning to inform him of my decision," he said. Since David Cameron stepped down as prime minister in 2016, the next prime minister after Starmer would be the country’s seventh. Fox News' Efrat Lachter and Alex Nitzberg contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a6c0b1972385678349726 Voting gets underway for key primary elections across four states and more top headlines te 2026-06-23T11:20:43.169Z Voting gets underway for key primary elections across four states and more top headlines 1. Voting gets underway for key primary elections across four states  2. Trump fires warning shot at Iran as new deal faces first major test 3. Trump sounds off after 39 shot and multiple killed in blue city DEATH PENALTY PLAY — Charlie Kirk suspect's lawyers are running same playbook as infamous killer: former prosecutor. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a6a0019723856783496b7 World Cup superstars on full display as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland shine in Monday's slate te 2026-06-23T11:12:00.553Z World Cup superstars on full display as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland shine in Monday's slate The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been nothing short of miraculous thus far, especially when you look at what the superstars of the tournament have been doing on the pitch. Monday’s slate of games, which featured three of the game’s premier goal scorers, was perhaps the peak of the tournament thus far. The story of the day had to be Argentina’s Lionel Messi, who set the all-time World Cup goals record, surpassing Germany’s Miroslav Klose for the lead as his illustrious career accolades continue. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Messi not only notched his 17th World Cup goal in the first half of Argentina’s win over Austria, but he added an 18th goal late in the second half to put a cherry on top of yet another wonderful performance. Through just two matches in the World Cup, Messi already has five goals to his name, scoring a hat trick in Argentina’s first tournament win against Algeria. And he’s doing this at 38 years old, showcasing the same skill he had in his prime for country and club, while furthering his case as the best soccer player to ever wear a pair of boots. But Messi wasn’t the only superstar to show out on Monday. In fact, he wasn’t even the only one to score two goals in a victory. LIONEL MESSI'S GREATNESS SHINES WITH WORLD CUP HAT TRICK AGAINST ALGERIA France's Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Haaland, two of the game’s best strikers, took advantage in their matches against Iraq and Senegal, respectively. Early in the first half in Philadelphia, Mbappe found the ball just outside Iraq’s 18-yard box when he drilled a left-foot strike toward goal, and it was too much juice for the keeper as it found the back of the net. France was all over Iraq, as expected, and they made sure to press with their 27-year-old superstar leading the way. After a lengthy weather delay, play finally resumed on the pitch, where Iraq made a costly mistake on a goal kick that the keeper was not prepared to handle, and Ousmane Dembele served an easy pass to Mbappe to set up his second goal of the evening. While Messi broke the record for all-time World Cup goals, Mbappe is not too far behind him, as those were his 15th and 16th of his career. Mbappe is only 27 but is playing in his third World Cup for a France squad looking for revenge after falling to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup Final. Finally, not too far from Philadelphia, Haaland and Norway were playing in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in a pivotal Group I match against Senegal. France is also in Group I and had the lead with two wins to start their tournament. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE Thus, Haaland would be counted on for his goal scoring ways, and he didn’t disappoint. Haaland scored in the 48th and 58th minutes of the match on the way to a 3-2 victory over Senegal to tie France at the top of Group I leading into a decisive final group stage match later this week. Haaland may even have had three goals if not for a missed opportunity when Senegal’s goalkeeper fumbled the ball and a wide open net was in front of him at the end of the first half. But Haaland put it off the right post, leaving the 6-foot-5 Norwegian in disbelief. However, Haaland made up for it quickly in the second half, and the crowd in New Jersey went ballistic for the Manchester City product. With players like Spain’s Lamine Yamal making history with his first-ever World Cup goal on Sunday, and Team USA making statement wins in their first two matches in Group D, this tournament has had it all from top to bottom. The best part is this is only the group stages. The knockout rounds are to come next week, where players like Messi, Mbappe and Haaland will have more at stake. But there's no doubt this tournament has been tremendous to watch for every fan across the globe, and Monday's "Big Three" made it even more special. FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE 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/6a3a69ed19723856783496ae Ben Carson, Riley Gaines fight scrubbing of faith from kids' US history books for America's 250th te 2026-06-23T11:11:41.098Z Ben Carson, Riley Gaines fight scrubbing of faith from kids' US history books for America's 250th A new report alleges that public libraries and publishers are censoring faith from the American story while actively pushing progressive, revisionist history to young readers. The study by conservative publisher Brave Books, titled "The America 250 Faith Gap," analyzed more than 300 books across 25 reading lists curated by children's publishers, public libraries and other institutional sources for the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The study reportedly found zero titles directly addressing faith, religious liberty or Christianity's role in the founding of the United States, despite religious liberty being enshrined in the First Amendment. While books on the Great Awakening, the faith lives of the Founders and the Black church's role in American history were completely absent, according to the report, the lists included Ibram X. Kendi’s "Stamped for Kids" and Nikole Hannah-Jones’s "Born on the Water," a picture book tied to the controversial 1619 Project, instead. Several recommended titles focused heavily on transgender activism during the 1969 Stonewall Riots, including a picture book for young children. Lists also heavily promoted Kate Messner's History Smashers series, which claims to expose "myths, lies, and secrets" in American history, as well as sympathetic biographies of former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris, with no equivalent biographies of Republican leaders. JUSTICE GORSUCH HIGHLIGHTS HUMANITY, HISTORY IN CHILDREN'S BOOK CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY According to Brave Books, the most common themes across lists were the American Revolution, minority perspectives, Black history, civil rights and women's history. Books focused on American symbols, the classics, the Founders and civics made up the minority of the recommendations. The lists frequently use words like "complicated," "hidden" and "untold" to describe American history, in what Brave Books says is an effort to reframe the American story rather than celebrate it. Brave Books noted that while many of these titles have literary merit and share important historical perspectives, the exclusion of faith leaves the next generation with a skewed view of U.S. history. The report's findings drew sharp criticism from former HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson and OutKick host Riley Gaines, who are both Brave Books authors. AMERICA HAS FOUNDING FATHERS. A CATHOLIC SAINT WAS A FOUNDING MOTHER "Faith is not a footnote in the American story," Carson told Fox News Digital. "It is the foundation of it." "The Declaration of Independence says our rights come from our Creator," he continued. "Benjamin Franklin called the Constitutional Convention to prayer before they produced a document that has stood for 250 years. George Washington survived battle after battle in ways that defied all human explanation. These men knew where their strength came from." Carson argued it is essential for young people to understand the role faith and religious liberty played in U.S. history to truly appreciate their freedoms. "A generation that does not know where their freedoms come from will not know why those freedoms are worth fighting for," he continued. "Ronald Reagan said freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. He was not exaggerating. He was being precise. When you raise children on a version of history that calls America complicated and unfinished and never once tell them that this country was founded by men of extraordinary faith and courage who believed they were accountable to God for what they built, you are not educating them. You are making them vulnerable." $20M ‘ONE SMALL STEP’ CAMPAIGN AIMS TO REBUILD AMERICAN PRIDE AHEAD OF 250TH ANNIVERSARY Gaines added that teaching children to love their country does not mean ignoring its flaws, but it also does not mean embellishing them. "The problem is that many institutions have become so focused on emphasizing what's broken, unfinished, or flawed that they've stopped teaching kids what makes America the greatest, freest, most prosperous nation in the world," Gaines said. "That's why so many people from all across the world try to live, work, and start a family here through whatever means necessary." "As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, kids deserve more than a story about what's wrong with America. They deserve to know why generations of people around the world have looked to America as a beacon of hope, opportunity, and freedom. That's not indoctrination. That's telling the whole story." Brave Books CEO Trent Talbot said the report exposes a systemic problem in education where he says there is an intentional push to erase Christianity's influence from the nation's past. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "When reading lists for America's 250th anniversary don't include a single book acknowledging Christianity's role, that's not an oversight. That's a choice," Talbot told Fox News Digital. "What this report confirms is something parents have suspected but couldn't quantify: the bias isn't geographic, it's institutional. Red state, blue state… it doesn't matter when the gatekeepers are all aligned ideologically and share the same assumptions." In response to these findings, the conservative publisher has launched its own book campaign for America's 250th focused on providing a more positive view of U.S. history. Carson's new book, "Built on Faith," along with Riley Gaines' picture book, "One Two Three We Are Free," and Kirk Cameron's "Built by the Brave," are new releases from the publisher. The company intends for the series to be for families looking for alternative books that celebrate America's history of "faith, bravery and achievement." "We started Brave Books because we saw this coming," Talbot said. "The library system, among other institutions, doesn't have a diversity problem. It has a uniformity problem. Every major institution has quietly agreed on what children should think about America, and faith, patriotism, and earned pride didn't make the cut." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a69d919723856783496a5 Divine purpose helped bring Chicago’s most-dangerous block back to life te 2026-06-23T11:11:21.639Z Divine purpose helped bring Chicago’s most-dangerous block back to life For years, I have watched so-called experts look at the 6400 block of South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive — O Block, Chicago's most dangerous block — and write it off. They prescribed programs, funding and initiatives. The funerals kept coming. Not much changed. They were wrong not about the problem but about the solution.   What was dying on that block wasn't something a program could cure. It was hope. I have seen children come into this world with a brightness in their eyes. That spark of life that you see in the big ole eyes of a baby. God-given, undeniable, unmistakable. Every one of them. And as the baby grows into a child or teen, I have watched that spark deaden into coal blackness. What happened in between? What killed that spirit? Was it hopelessness? Hate? The slow, grinding daily message that the world had already decided the child’s limits?  Once that spark goes out, is that it? Is it over? The hope forever gone? OBAMA’S LEGACY PROJECT OFFERS LITTLE HOPE FOR CHICAGO’S SOUTH SIDE RESIDENTS I've sat with hardened felons fresh out of prison, men who were determined or resigned to go right back to the life of violence and crime. Most of them had no hope left. None. They were coming back to the streets that took the hope away from them. I’ve looked at these men and I have told them the truth. I believe God has created a uniqueness in each one of us. He put that spark in the eyes of the baby. I’ve told these men that we have to find what that uniqueness is in each one of you. I've told them it won't be easy. But each one of us has a purpose, and we know God didn't put us here to be killing, robbing or hurting. That's the devil. If you're doing that, you're doing the devil's work. God is light. God is hope. And my job, my purpose on this earth, is to bring that hope back. That is what drove me to the roof. MY WALK ACROSS AMERICA IS OVER, BUT MY MISSION FOR SOUTH SIDE KIDS IS NOT After burying another young man from our congregation, I climbed onto the top of a dilapidated motel across from New Beginnings Church. That motel was known in our neighborhood as the House of Satan, where gangs ran guns, drugs and prostitution out of every room. I stayed for 94 days in the dead of winter. It was not a stunt, but a declaration that we will not accept the death of hope in this community. Out of those days came Project H.O.O.D. — Helping Others Obtain Destiny. And when people ask me why I'm building the 90,000-square-foot Robert R. McCormick Leadership & Economic Opportunity Center on the very ground where that house of darkness once stood, I tell them that this is my purpose in life. I was brought to Chicago from my previous homes in Indiana and Tennessee to keep that light of hope burning in the eyes of our children all through their growing up. I want them to focus on what it takes to become a strong individual. I want them to focus on their passions. I want them to develop a value for themselves, for who they are and who they can be. Because here is what I have learned: hope in oneself creates so much value that a person would never do anything to jeopardize it. They come to value themselves far too much to risk the dark side. THE VALUES I LEAN ON IN THE FACE CHICAGO'S MISERABLE MURDER NUMBERS A boy who knows he was made for something will not pick up a gun to take that from someone else. A girl who believes in her own God-given destiny will not settle for the streets. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Someone who truly values himself is an asset to society, not a liability. It is only when we develop and strengthen ourselves that we can help others. That is not a slogan. That is the engine of transformation I have watched work, day after day, in the lives of people everyone else had given up on. Today, O Block no longer ranks among Chicago's most dangerous places. Not because of a government program. Because people in this community refused to let the light die. Former gang members are now mentors. Fathers have come home to their children. Young people are graduating into lives that mean something. Government can build buildings. It can craft policies. But just look around at the results. It took the hope and agency away from the people. Those who could, fled. The government cannot restore the human heart. It is God and faith that does that deep work of reminding us that we are not accidents of circumstance but image-bearers with divine purpose.  America does not need more despairing diagnoses of its inner cities. Why do we keep paying think tankers to repeat the obvious? We need communities that refuse to surrender. Hope is not passive wishing. It is the gift of God within all of us. We must push the evil out so that goodness in our society, goodness in our fellow man can let that light shine in each one of us. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM PASTOR COREY BROOKS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a69c6197238567834969c Conservative watchdog tells FCC that 'The View' is a Democratic Party operation, not a news program te 2026-06-23T11:11:02.193Z Conservative watchdog tells FCC that 'The View' is a Democratic Party operation, not a news program FIRST ON FOX – The Media Research Center (MRC) is out to prove ABC’s "The View" is a "political operation, not a bona fide news interview program" as the network battles the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over equal time for political candidates.  Earlier this year, the FCC launched an investigation into ABC's "The View" amid the agency's crackdown on equal time for political candidates after Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico appeared on the show. Disney on Monday launched an on-air campaign urging viewers to support "The View," but the conservative MRC feels the show fails to meet the "bona fide news" standards that would make it exempt from the equal time rule. "For nearly four decades, the Media Research Center (MRC) has been an unrelenting media watchdog and a counterforce to activism in America’s newsrooms, broadcast networks, and Big Tech platforms. As such, the MRC is uniquely qualified to respond to the Commission’s request for comment on Disney/ABC’s petition to declare that the daytime television program The View qualifies as a bona fide news interview program," MRC President David Bozell wrote to FCC division chief Maria Mullarkey.  ABC LAUNCHES ON-AIR CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGING VIEWERS TO SUPPORT ‘THE VIEW’ IN BATTLE WITH TRUMP’S FCC "ABC claims that its daytime television program The View is a ‘bona fide news interview program’ and thus should be exempt from Congress’s equal opportunity rules. This claim is belied by the facts," Bozell continued in the letter that has been obtained by Fox News Digital. "While The View may once have qualified for an exemption, the evidence shows that it has for years operated for political purposes and is therefore not entitled to an exemption to the law."  Bozell said the MRC "has the documentation to demonstrate that The View is a partisan political operation that advocates for Democrats and their party, against President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans, and for the political priorities of the left," and can prove that ABC "misrepresented its program in its petition to the FCC" by improperly citing First Amendment case law, and trivializing the actual harms of censorship through false outrage at the Commission’s legitimate questions. "In support of its petition, MRC will be submitting 2,473 separate pieces of evidence documenting The View’s pervasive bias and, at times, willful electioneering as exhibits to this comment," Bozell wrote.  The 18-page letter argues the ABC News program is not based on newsworthiness but rather for "partisan purposes" such as advancing a preferred candidate. The letter listed multiple examples, including co-host Whoopi Goldberg telling the audience "you know what to do on Election Day."  FCC LAUNCHING PROBE INTO ABC'S 'THE VIEW' AMID CRACKDOWN ON EQUAL TIME FOR CANDIDATES "MRC has published eight studies documenting how The View engages in partisan programming to promote Democrat candidates and Democrat-aligned policies, while refusing to interview those who would imperil Democrat electoral chances with few exceptions (like the recent interview of Vice President JD Vance)," Bozell wrote.  "The View is a political operation of the Democratic Party, not a bona fide news interview program," he added. "ABC’s petition in defense of The View is a terrible misstatement of First Amendment law that obfuscates how ABC’s use of U.S. public spectrum is a privilege, not a right." Bozell ended the letter by stating "The View" has "every right to exist" but "should not be subsidized with public spectrum." ABC News did not immediately respond to a request for comment.  ABC FIRES BACK AT FCC PROBE OF 'THE VIEW,' CALLS OUT AGENCY'S 'CHILLING EFFECT ON FIRST AMENDMENT' ABC’s new campaign declared, "’The View has welcomed your favorite guests for nearly 30 years. Now the FCC wants to control who is allowed to appear on the show. Tell the FCC to let the viewers decide. You have until July 6th."  There has been a longstanding "bona fide" exception for news programming that wouldn't require equal time for an opposing candidate, but the FCC previously said it "has not been presented with any evidence that the interview portion of any late-night or daytime television talk show program on the air presently would qualify for the 'bona fide' news exemption." None of the show's six hosts supported Donald Trump in the 2024 election, including its token conservative, Alyssa Farah Griffin, who worked in the first Trump administration. While the show's political guests skew heavily to the left, it welcomed Vice President JD Vance last week for a lengthy interview. Fox News Digital’s Joseph A. Wulfsohn contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a69b21972385678349693 Want to age better? Researchers say 4-minute routine may help prevent dangerous falls te 2026-06-23T11:10:42.735Z Want to age better? Researchers say 4-minute routine may help prevent dangerous falls Just four minutes of daily strength exercises can dramatically improve mobility, balance and leg strength in older adults, per new research from the Penn State College of Medicine. Standard public health guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. However, the study suggests that fewer than one in five older adults meet the recommended muscle-strengthening guidelines. The research team designed a home-based program called Functional Activity Strength Training, or FAST-2. They evaluated 97 sedentary participants 65 and older, with an average age of 74. FITNESS EXPERT REVEALS 6 PILLARS OF STRENGTH TRAINING THAT OLDER ADULTS SHOULD MASTER Before entering the study, these individuals were averaging just 18 minutes of total physical activity each week. The older adults were randomly split into two groups, with one group performing the daily exercise routine and the other serving as a control group that received no intervention, according to the study's press release. Participants performed four basic movements for 30 seconds each, separated by 30-second rest intervals. The entire routine lasted exactly four minutes. The circuit consisted of push-ups, chair stands, two-arm resistance-band rows and stair stepping. To keep the routine accessible, researchers provided written explanations and simple modifications. For example, participants could perform push-ups against a kitchen counter or wall, or use their hands on their knees for support during chair stands. Participants were also given four elastic resistance bands and an adjustable step platform. 7 COMMON FITNESS MISTAKES OLDER ADULTS MAKE AND HOW TO AVOID THEM FOR BETTER WORKOUTS "Exercise is actually really complicated, because you have to decide how many repetitions, how far, how many sets, how much rest and how many times per week," co-author Smita Dandekar, associate professor of pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine, said in the press release. "It's hard work ... so if we can make it short, we’re part [of the] way there." As the participants grew stronger, they were encouraged to progress to higher levels of difficulty, such as transitioning away from modifications or increasing the height of the stepper. DOCTOR SHARES 3 SIMPLE CHANGES TO STAY HEALTHY AND INDEPENDENT AS YOU AGE After 12 weeks, the results suggested that a tiny dose of regular exercise could yield noticeable physical benefits. On a 30-second chair-stand test, the exercise group performed an average of 4.2 more repetitions than the control group. The adults doing the exercises also shaved 2.3 seconds off their time during a test measuring how they could stand up and sit down five times consecutively. Furthermore, they extended their one-legged balance time by an average of 3.6 seconds. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES The researchers emphasized that these specific measurements are critical medical indicators of an older adult's future health. "These indicators predict your future ability to go into a nursing home, your future likelihood of falling and of developing difficulty walking," noted lead author Christopher Sciamanna, professor of medicine and of public health at Penn State College of Medicine, in the press release. "They give you a sense of whether or not you're going to be able to be active in the future." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER While traditional home exercise programs generally see low engagement, the participants in this study successfully completed their workouts on 81% of the tracked days, according to the researchers. The study had several noted limitations. As it tracked a relatively small sample size of fewer than 100 individuals over a brief 12-week timeframe, it is unknown whether these mobility gains can be sustained long-term. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Additionally, the researchers did not specify the exact dropout rates or detail how the routine might affect seniors who already relied on assistive devices like walkers or canes. Because the final trial results reflected a specific group of participants who met the entry criteria, further investigation is required to determine whether the short routine can safely benefit older adults facing more severe physical limitations or cognitive decline. The study was published in the journal PLOS One. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a650319723856783495a0 Caitlin Clark torches officials after Fever star receives technical foul for 'clapping': 'Just ridiculous' te 2026-06-23T10:50:43.495Z Caitlin Clark torches officials after Fever star receives technical foul for 'clapping': 'Just ridiculous' Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was upset with a technical foul call she received during the team’s win over the Phoenix Mercury on Monday night and made her thoughts known. Clark was involved in an entanglement with DeWanna Bonner in the fourth quarter. She was called for a foul but received a technical foul after she clapped her hands. Clark was seen pleading with officials, asking for an explanation for the technical. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It was her fifth technical foul of the season. When a player reaches their eighth technical foul, they are suspended for one game. "Yeah, it’s ridiculous. I got a technical for clapping. So, we should all just go on the calendar now and pick a game that I’m gonna be suspended for if I’m gonna get technicals for clapping. (The referee) said I got a technical for clapping. If any technical should be taken away, it should be that one if it’s truly for clapping. That’s what they said they gave it to me for. So, it’s just ridiculous. I don’t understand it at all. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I’m gonna play with emotion. I’m gonna play with passion. If they’re gonna give me a technical foul for clapping, then so be it. That’s their choice. The league can come back and review that play and I would love to hear what they say of the reasoning why I got the technical foul in that situation why players on the other team didn’t get a technical foul in that situation. If anything, split. OK, everyone gets a technical foul. That wasn’t how they were handed out. I’d love to know." Indiana won the game, 86-77. Clark had 24 points, nine assists and three rebounds in the win. It’s the fifth straight game in which she’s had at least 20 points. The Fever improved to 10-7 with the win. The Mercury fell to 5-13. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a5bf119723856783493d1 Trump gets major win against China in African rare earth minerals race te 2026-06-23T10:12:01.103Z Trump gets major win against China in African rare earth minerals race In what’s being hailed as a major win for the Trump administration against Chinese domination of the rare earth minerals market, the U.S. has supported an American company, Virtus Minerals, in developing two major mines producing cobalt and copper in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This is claimed to be the first U.S. rare earth minerals acquisition in the African nation since President Trump announced the Washington Accord last December. Historically, China has been the heavy lifter of these metals. The Strategic Studies Institute reported that 80% of the world’s cobalt is produced in the DRC — and 80% of that is controlled by China. Cobalt, used in a wide range of applications, from electric cars and mobile phones to military jets, is on the U.S. government’s list of critical minerals. Copper, also on the list, has traditional uses such as piping for plumbing, but is also needed in electronics and the automotive industry. During December’s signing at the White House, Trump made clear the administration’s fight to curb Chinese domination of minerals and help American mining companies make a major impact in the DRC. "A great day for Africa, a great day for the world," Trump said.  The accord also aims to bring an end to fighting between the DRC and Rwandan-backed forces, although the Rwandan-supported M23 rebel group have continued their hostile infiltration in the Eastern DRC. American mining company Virtus is, with U.S. support, claiming to be "the first U.S.-owned operator back in the DRC in more than a decade", with its investment in Chemaf, a local cobalt and copper producer with two mining operations, one, Étoile, in Lubumbashi and Mutoshi, in Kolwezi. Together it’s planned the mines will produce a combined 75,000 tonnes of copper, and 20,000 tonnes of cobalt a year. The processing plants are currently under development and will come online next year. The minerals will ultimately be exported to the west through the Lobito Corridor to a port in Angola. Lobito is the rail route the U.S. has backed with a $5 billion investment commitment, with, according to a Virtus statement, "the aim of obtaining a secure, auditable copper and cobalt supply chain for the U.S. and its allies." THE WEST STILL DOESN’T GRASP THE DANGER OF CHINA’S RARE EARTH ENDGAME Frans Cronje, president of the Washington-based Yorktown Foundation for Freedom, says the Virtus projects are significant because they show the administration is seriously trying to change the balance in a minerals battle with China. He told Fox News Digital, "This development signals a more assertive United States effort to compete with China for access to Africa’s critical mineral base, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where cobalt and copper are strategically vital to global energy and defense supply chains." Cronje added, "China has built deep structural dominance across much of Africa’s resource sector over the past two decades, but U.S.-backed initiatives such as this suggest a shift towards more direct engagement, rather than relying on Chinese-controlled supply routes. This matters because Africa’s vast resource endowment, combined with its geostrategic position along key Atlantic and Indian Ocean corridors, makes it central to future global economic and security competition." A State Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "President Trump and Secretary Rubio remain firmly committed to supporting U.S. companies that seek to do business in the DRC." AFRICAN WAR-TORN NATION INVOKES TRUMP ‘GOLDEN AGE' FOR MINERALS DEAL IN EXCHANGE FOR BOOTING VIOLENT REBELS "The United States government fully supports the efforts of Virtus Minerals," the spokesperson continued. "This acquisition serves as an initial flagship U.S. investment in the DRC, and sends a clear signal that the U.S. private sector interest is real and will catalyze further investment in alignment with the U.S.-DRC Strategic Partnership Agreement, which positions the DRC to play an integral role in the Trump Administration's global efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains." The spokesperson added, "increased U.S. investment will create quality jobs for American and Congolese workers, foster skills development and support local communities that have long been exploited by the opaque systems constructed and perpetuated by adversarial foreign actors who have controlled the DRC's critical minerals sector." Virtus holds 56 mining licenses in total in the DRC. Phillip Braun, Virtus Minerals CEO and Chemaf chairman, told Fox News Digital, "our first goal is to bring the Étoile and Mutoshi plants up to full production. From there, we will explore everything Chemaf's 56 mining permits have to offer — copper, cobalt and other metals like tungsten." "None of this would be possible," Braun added, "without the strong partnership now growing between the United States and the DRC, and the support of leaders in both countries who saw what was possible. We look forward to bringing our two nations closer by building a steady, trusted supply of the minerals we depend on and supporting other American companies that want to invest in the DRC any way we can." "A more active U.S. presence in these supply chains," Cronje continued, "would mark a significant rebalancing of influence on the continent, with implications not only for resource access but for broader geopolitical alignment in regions that are becoming increasingly contested." Fox News Digital reached out to the DRC government for comment, but did not receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a5bdd19723856783493c8 As Tex-Mex chains close nationwide, Korean barbecue booms across America te 2026-06-23T10:11:41.645Z As Tex-Mex chains close nationwide, Korean barbecue booms across America As legacy Tex-Mex restaurants shutter their doors and Korean barbecue spots emerge across major American cities, an industry expert said the shift reflects changing consumer tastes rather than the decline of the cuisine. "Tex Mex is a long-established American comfort food category — bold flavors, shareable, and often affordable or fast-casual," David Henkes, senior principal and head of strategic partnerships for Chicago-based food service consultant firm Technomic, told Fox News Digital. "Korean barbecue is more interactive, premium-feeling and social," he went on. "It's exploding in popularity due to K-pop influence, social media shareability and demand for bold Asian flavors." CHI-CHI'S ICONIC MEXICAN CHAIN RETURNING WITH CHIMICHANGAS, DEEP-FRIED ICE CREAM While Korean barbecue restaurants are rapidly expanding, Henkes said the trend does not necessarily mean consumers are abandoning Tex-Mex. "Tex-Mex has deeper penetration and mainstream roots, while Korean barbecue is probably newer and a bit trendier right now," he said. On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina filed for bankruptcy protection last year, and Houston-based Pappas Restaurants bought the chain.  A menu overhaul and rebranding effort were not enough to revive On the Border, as Pappas recently announced that it has closed all company-owned locations, although a handful of franchises will remain open. Meanwhile, in Portage, Michigan, south of Kalamazoo, local reports say a closed-down Moe's Southwest Grill has been replaced by K-upBop Laboratory, a Korean barbecue bowl restaurant. Similar developments have been reported elsewhere, with new Korean barbecue concepts opening in cities ranging from Houston and San Antonio to Orlando, Tampa and Miami. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Consumer analytics company Circana reported in 2024 that "South Korean restaurant locations in the U.S. [grew] 10% over the past year amid a surge in demand for Korean cuisine." "The global Korean barbecue restaurant market was valued at $6.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $13.2 billion by 2034," according to market research firm DataIntelo. "Korean barbecue restaurants offer a uniquely interactive and communal dining format in which diners grill marinated meats directly at their tables, creating an immersive experience that distinguishes the cuisine from conventional restaurant offerings," the firm reported. "The format's inherent social appeal has resonated strongly with Gen Z and millennial consumers who actively seek out experience-led dining, driving footfall to Korean barbecue establishments at a rate that consistently outpaces average restaurant sector growth." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The influence of South Korean culture on the rest of the world – known as the "Korean Wave," or "K-Wave," according to cultural experts – extends from food to films, beauty products and fashion trends. Chains like KPOT and Hot Pot are driving the Korean barbecue trend, Henkes said. "Still, I don't think it's a direct replacement [for Tex-Mex]," he added. "[It's] more like Korean food — and broader Asian and global concepts — are gaining ground as consumers seek novelty and experiences beyond the familiar 'big three' — Italian, Mexican, Chinese." Henkes said the struggles of chains such as On the Border and Moe's appear to be tied more closely to company-specific, broader industry challenges than a widespread rejection of Tex-Mex food. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Casual dining more broadly is in a funk, and fast-casual as a segment remains the fastest-growing restaurant segment, so consumer shifts in spending continue," he said. "We do classify chains like KPOT as full-service, but we're seeing broader strength in Asian and Mexican — which, admittedly, is a bit different from Tex-Mex, but still in the same broad genre — so it seems that both of these cuisine types remain pretty popular." The National Restaurant Association's 2026 What's Hot Culinary Forecast reported that diners seek "comfort and nostalgia — with a twist." This means they crave food with a "global personality" and spicy, flavorful notes. The trend may help explain why Korean barbecue and Tex-Mex can thrive simultaneously, as consumers increasingly seek familiar flavors alongside globally-inspired dining experiences. That staying power may be one reason experts do not see Korean barbecue replacing Tex-Mex. Pew Research Center reported in 2024 that about 11% of American restaurants served Mexican food. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a5bca19723856783493bf Charlie Kirk assassination suspect's lawyers mirror notorious killer's tactical delay strategy: fmr prosecutor te 2026-06-23T10:11:22.190Z Charlie Kirk assassination suspect's lawyers mirror notorious killer's tactical delay strategy: fmr prosecutor Tyler Robinson has spent over nine months dodging a plea in the Charlie Kirk assassination case, and a former federal prosecutor says he's following the same playbook as one of the most notorious murderers in recent memory with one goal in mind. Robinson, 23, faces several charges after he allegedly shot and killed conservative icon Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025. He has yet to enter a plea, as an arraignment cannot be held until the preliminary hearing has been conducted in Utah. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 6-10. Robinson's legal team has flooded the court with motions, successfully delaying the case at every chance they've gotten. Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani told Fox News Digital that Robinson's defense is running the same playbook as one of the most notorious murderers in recent memory: Bryan Kohberger. CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION SUSPECT'S DEFENSE PLAYING LONG GAME FOR POSSIBLE DEATH ROW APPEAL: LEGAL EXPERT "Tyler Robinson hasn't entered a plea because the defense is filing a lot of pretrial motions to put the prosecution on its heels. Things like trying to disqualify the entire Utah County Attorney's Office, trying to get some of the evidence suppressed, trying to get a contempt order because the prosecutors violated the court's gag order. These are things the defense's doing to try to get the death penalty off the table," Rahmani said. "They're really taking a playbook from... how the lawyers in Idaho in the Bryan Kohberger case handled that litigation." In Kohberger's case, he pleaded guilty in July 2025 to killing Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin on Nov. 13, 2022. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X During court proceedings for that case, Rahmani pointed out, Kohberger's defense team, led by Anne Taylor, had the strategy of "litigating everything" such as "venue, gag orders, disqualification, suppression, you name it." WHAT WILL BE TYLER ROBINSON’S DEFENSE STRATEGY? EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON ACCUSED CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN "What they want to do is file these legal motions because they know they have a better chance of arguing the law than the actual facts of this case and if they prevail on one or more of these motions or if the prosecution thinks that even if they win they may lose on appeal, because in death penalty cases, there are mandatory state and federal appeals," he said of both cases. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Rahmani said that the strategy of filing motion after motion is also being done in hopes that prosecutors will eventually offer a plea deal. "They're hoping that by filing motion after motion that the prosecution will offer a life without the possibility of parole deal. That of course would be something acceptable to the defense because saving Tyler Robinson's life would be a huge win," he added. SEND US A TIP HERE Judge Tony Graf Jr. dealt a blow to Robinson's defense on Monday, but pushed a more consequential decision to a new hearing that will be held on Friday. Robinson's attorneys have accused prosecutors of violating a gag order in the case by discussing it outside the courtroom, and they have asked Graf to take the potential death penalty off the table as a result. Graf is expected to rule on that on Friday. On Monday, Graf also denied a bid from Robinson's defense team to compel his former roommate and lover Lance Twiggs to testify during July's preliminary hearings. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Prosecutors may use prerecorded testimony from Twiggs, however, in addition to other hearsay evidence during the preliminary hearing. Graf said that while the hearing is a "critical stage of the criminal process," it's not a trial. TYLER ROBINSON'S DEFENSE TEAM FIGHTS TO SEAL EVIDENCE AND PUNISH PROSECUTORS IN CHARLIE KIRK'S ASSASSINATION Robinson's attorneys were attempting to block hearsay evidence, which includes prerecorded testimony from Twiggs, the medical examiner's report, federal DNA and ballistics report and more. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB One of Robinson's attorneys, Kathryn Nester, also represented Kouri Richins, who was convicted of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, in March 2022. Richins would go on to write a children's book about grief after her husband's death. She was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in May after the trial took place in February and March. In total, Richins' trial took place more than four years after her husband's death. Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a5bb619723856783493b6 Jackie Kennedy was unimpressed by Buckingham Palace until Queen Elizabeth's advice changed everything: author te 2026-06-23T10:11:02.735Z Jackie Kennedy was unimpressed by Buckingham Palace until Queen Elizabeth's advice changed everything: author Queen Elizabeth II gave Jackie Kennedy a piece of advice that helped ease any awkwardness between the two iconic women. The claim was made by Caroline Hallemann, author of "The Kennedys & the Windsors," which explores the two dynasties and how their paths crossed over the years. Hallemann noted that although the two women were hardly kindred spirits when they met, the monarch's words left a lasting mark on the first lady. "There's a great quote that Queen Elizabeth allegedly said to Jackie during their 1961 meeting at Buckingham Palace," Hallemann told Fox News Digital. "Jackie had been talking about how she struggled a bit on a recent visit to Canada being in the public eye, being in the spotlight all the time." PRINCE PHILIP GAVE KATE MIDDLETON BLUNT WARNING ABOUT SURVIVING ROYAL LIFE "The queen said, 'You learn to save yourself,'" said Hallemann. "And I think that interaction between them is quite telling because, at that moment, Jackie was still a new first lady. She was shining brightly and was making such an impact on the global stage. By contrast, Queen Elizabeth had not only been queen for several years but had known for many years that it would eventually be her future." "And so, you learn to save yourself — this is for the long haul," Hallemann continued. "You can’t expend all that energy at once because you have to manage it. And I think that helps illustrate how the royals have managed fame." According to Hallemann, the first lady accompanied her husband, President John F. Kennedy, to Buckingham Palace in June 1961. The visit was part of an overseas trip during which she spent time with her sister, Lee Radziwill, who lived in London with her husband, Prince Stanisław Albrecht Radziwiłł of Poland, and their infant daughter. WATCH: QUEEN ELIZABETH GAVE JACKIE KENNEDY A KEY LESSON: AUTHOR While Kennedy was excited to meet the royals, she was reportedly disappointed that the palace wasn't as grand as she had hoped. In the book, Kennedy was reportedly "unimpressed by the drafty, aging building." "You could almost imagine the wheels turning in her mind of how she would restore the White House, so that it wouldn’t disappoint visitors the way the palace had disappointed her," Hallemann wrote. Kennedy’s friend, photographer and legendary gossip Cecil Beaton, wrote in his diaries that the first lady found the royals "tremendously kind and nice." However, "she was not impressed by the flowers, or the furnishings of the apartments at Buckingham Palace or by the queen’s dark blue tulle dress and shoulder straps, or her flat hairstyle." Royal commentator Meredith Constant told Fox News Digital she was not surprised by the reported account. "Like most Americans, Jackie had a much grander idea of the British monarchy in her head than the reality that was presented to her," said Constant. "Interestingly, Jackie was at the D.C. welcome for then-Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip in 1951. Jackie was an inquiring camera girl for the Washington Times-Herald. One of the questions she reportedly asked photographers was if Princess Elizabeth was as pretty as her picture. You have to imagine she had Elizabeth and her life built up in her mind that the reality was somewhat deflating." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER There could have been another reason Kennedy was initially unimpressed. Hallemann wrote that initially, the Radziwills were excluded from the intimate visit as the couple had both been previously divorced. "As the head of the Church of England, which frowned upon divorce and remarriage, the queen saw it as inappropriate to host the couple," Hallemann wrote. However, "eventually, after some back and forth, the queen relented." Hallemann also wrote that Kennedy "couldn’t completely hide her disappointment with the selection of attendees present." While she was hoping to meet Princess Margaret and Princess Marina of Kent, whom the president had met when he lived in London before the war, the women weren’t in attendance. "No Margaret, no Marina, no one except every Commonwealth minister of agriculture they could find," Kennedy reportedly told writer and "pseudo-stepbrother" Gore Vidal. And Kennedy may have "silently and smilingly stolen the show," the book noted. While the queen wore a voluminous gown paired with sapphires and diamonds, Kennedy wore a sleek ensemble. Her look was described as "modern and elegant," helping cement Kennedy's status as a style icon in the U.K. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "The difference between the 'Queen of Fashion' and the Queen of England was that Jackie was brought up in a world of designers flocking to dress her," royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital. "The Queen of England wore simpler attire to reflect the period after the Second World War, when the country was still coming to terms with the cost. The queen did not want to be flamboyant. Instead, she wanted to connect with people. Elizabeth also followed the trend of army wives. Her shorter hairstyle was seen as functional by officers’ wives of the period." Hallemann wrote that Kennedy allegedly told Vidal that while she found Prince Philip "nice but nervous," the queen was "pretty heavy-going" in being reserved and polite. When Vidal later told Princess Margaret this account, the royal retorted, "But that’s what she’s there for." But there was one thing the women would bond over. "Both ladies warmed to each other and bonded over their love of horses," British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams agreed. "[You have to remember], the queen and the first lady inhabited very different worlds," he said. "The Kennedys had an iconic glamour that was unique. But the queen represented an institution going back over 1,000 years. They had little in common." But relations softened between the women due to time and tragedy. It's believed that the queen's advice on navigating fame stayed with Kennedy during the toughest moment of her life. "Queen Elizabeth II is known to have admired Jackie’s resilience following the assassination of the president in 1963," British royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "She survived such a trauma, which would have destroyed most, with a public dignity, composure and class unmatched to this day." "If there had been any sort of real or deep animosity, it is highly unlikely the queen would have gifted an acre of meadowland at Runnymede, legally ceded to the U.S. This was in May 1965, with Jackie and her two children standing beside the queen at the dedication." In the book, Hallemann wrote that the queen was "shocked and horrified" by the president’s assassination and immediately reached out to the devastated first lady. She also wanted to attend Kennedy’s funeral, "but given that she was expecting, that wasn’t an option." Philip attended instead. "The morning after [John F.] Kennedy's death, the tenor bell at Westminster Abbey tolled every minute between 11 a.m. and noon in the president's honor, and she ordered the royal court to observe a full week of mourning — a rare distinction for someone outside the royal family, and an American, no less," Hallemann wrote. QUEEN ELIZABETH’S MOTHER WANTED HER TO MARRY ANOTHER MAN BEFORE PRINCE PHILIP: AUTHOR During one private moment, Kennedy saw Philip playing with her son. "I’ve got one like that," he told the nanny. Constant said that over time, the women developed a deep appreciation for one another. "Both women discovered shared interests, but one of the biggest was projecting a particular image of their family," she said. "With President Kennedy’s assassination, Jackie became the queen of her own realm, thinking not just about the future, but how to preserve the past and the Kennedy legacy. It was a responsibility that both women took incredibly seriously." "I think the queen grew to respect Jackie, and Jackie respected what the monarchy, or the illusion of monarchy, represented through her Camelot after Jack’s death," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a5ba319723856783493ad Trump endorses John James in Michigan governor race as GOP rival exits primary te 2026-06-23T10:10:43.283Z Trump endorses John James in Michigan governor race as GOP rival exits primary President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed U.S. Rep. John James, who is running for governor in Michigan. "It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Congressman, John James, who is running to become the next Governor of the Beautiful State of Michigan!" the president declared in part of a Truth Social post. "John James has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of Michigan — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!" James thanked Trump, calling him "The greatest President of my lifetime" in social media posts. SCOOP: TRUMP ALLY KID ROCK JUMPS INTO KEY GOVERNOR'S RACE WITH HIGH-PROFILE ENDORSEMENT After Trump issued the endorsement message on Monday, Michigan state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt dropped out of the Michigan Republican gubernatorial primary and endorsed James. "This campaign has always been about the people of Michigan and standing with President Trump to defeat the Democrats in November. Today, I am suspending my campaign and proudly joining President Trump in endorsing John James as Michigan’s next Governor," Nesbitt declared within social media posts. "A divided primary only helps Democrats. It’s time to unite. I’m asking every one of you who supported this campaign to stand with me behind John James, roll up our sleeves, and deliver a Republican victory in November." James responded to Nesbitt's move, asserting in part of a post on X, "When President Trump endorsed this campaign, Aric Nesbitt did exactly what a true Michigan CONSERVATIVE should do: He united behind the President and our mission to Save Michigan from the Libs and the RINOs destroying our Republic!" FORMER DETROIT MAYOR BLOWS GOVERNOR'S RACE WIDE OPEN IN SURPRISE MOVE Businessman Perry Johnson, who is also running in the Michigan Republican gubernatorial primary, suggested that the president had made the wrong move by backing James. "President Trump received bad advice yet again. John James is a two-time statewide loser, and Michigan has already seen this movie before: Trump-backed statewide candidates like John James, Tudor Dixon, Matt DePerno, and Kristina Karamo all came up short when it mattered most," Johnson asserted in social media posts. TUDOR DIXON RETURNS TO MICHIGAN POLITICS WITH NEW PAC AIMED AT BOOSTING REPUBLICANS IN KEY BATTLEGROUND Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, who is also running, asserted in a post on X, "Like @POTUS, I’ve won Michigan twice by building a coalition of working Michiganders who are sick of being screwed by the elites. I’m proud to have voted for President Trump in each of his last three elections, to have donated thousands of dollars to support his campaigns, and to have been hired to represent him as his election integrity lawyer in Michigan in 2024. I look forward to being President Trump’s favorite Governor when I win." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a594c1972385678349330 Get over $1,000 off select Beatbot pool cleaners for Amazon Prime Day te 2026-06-23T10:00:44.707Z Get over $1,000 off select Beatbot pool cleaners for Amazon Prime Day Taking a dip in the pool is one of the best ways to beat the heat, but keeping it clean can feel like a full-time job. 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Trump, seemingly aiming to hedge his bets, made an 11th hour endorsement ahead of the South Carolina GOP gubernatorial runoff and is now backing both candidates in the showdown to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Henry McMaster. Meanwhile, Mamdani is testing the limits of political power as he takes on the party establishment one year after sending political shock waves across the country with his New York City Democratic primary victory en route to winning election as mayor of the nation's most populous city. The 34-year-old socialist mayor is backing a slate of candidates in the primary, including a trio of left-wing congressional contenders who are taking on the Democratic Party's old guard. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB At the top of this list is political organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier, the Mamdani-backed primary challenger taking on Rep. Adriano Espaillat, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair, in New York’s 13th U.S. House District, which covers the northern third of Manhattan and a sliver of the Bronx. Chevalier, 32, says a victory on Tuesday could be the "domino" that falls and builds a "socialist power" nationwide. The 71-year-old Espaillat, who has been in Congress for a decade, is supported by a slew of party leaders, including New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. The mayor is also backing former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who ran against Mamdani last year in the crowded primary field but became one of his biggest backers. Lander is challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman in the 10th Congressional District, which includes Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. Goldman's supporters include former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. And in New York’s 7th, which covers parts of Brooklyn and Queens, Mamdani'endorsed state Assembly Member Claire Valdez, who is battling Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who is backed by retiring Rep. Nydia Velazquez. Along with the mayor, Valdez and Avila Chevalier are also members of the Democratic Socialists of America. Valdez has said voters are looking for Democratic candidates with moral clarity on Israel, and the three congressional primary races have focused in part on anti-Israel sentiment, with Mamdani recently referring to AIPAC, a top pro-Israel lobbying group, as "monsters." "This is the team. This is our year. It’s up to all of us to get them over the finish line," Mamdani emphasized in a social media post ahead of a rally last week with the three candidates and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, the longtime progressive champion and two-time Democratic presidential nominee runner-up. And at the rally, Mamdani emphasized that the Democratic Party "must change." 'FULL-BLOWN BATTLE' BREWING IN DEM PARTY AS MAMDANI-STYLE CANDIDATES RISE IN KEY RACES It's a risky bet for the mayor, which could end with Mamdani being crowned a kingmaker, or weakening his political powers. The socialist has been a darling of the far left for a year and a half. But six months into his tenure as New York City mayor, he can also count former critics within the Democratic Party, including Hochul, as allies. And he's even earned praise from Trump. Trump last year repeatedly claimed Mamdani was a "communist lunatic," but during an Oval Office meeting in November that grabbed plenty of national attention, the president lauded Mamdani as a "very rational person" who would do a "really good job." Longtime Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo told Fox News Digital, "It's crystal clear that Mamdani understands power and how to leverage it." "He remains incredibly popular, and it appears he also understands that may not always be the case. That's why I think you see him flexing his political muscle now. It's smart politics," added Caiazzo, a veteran of the 2016 and 2020 Sanders presidential campaigns. The candidates Mamdani's backing, including some running for state legislative offices, are mostly showcasing the mayor's platform of focusing on affordability in a city with one of the nation's highest costs of living. Mamdani's support for the trio of congressional candidates, along with Thursday's rally with Sanders, gives Republicans, who have long cast the mayor as a radical, more ammunition to use him as a cudgel as they work to hold their razor-thin House majority in this year's midterm elections. "Zohran Mamdani’s socialist brand is as toxic as it comes," National Republican Congressional Committee National Press Secretary Mike Marinella told Fox News Digital. "And during a time when Democrats don’t have a leader or a message, he’s exactly the kind of bogeyman we can use against Democrats to truly show who is leading their party and the crazy policies they all support." In South Carolina, Trump on Friday took to social media to say that he was supporting longtime state Attorney General Alan Wilson as well as Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in the battle for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. "I can’t hurt one of them by only Endorsing the other, so, therefore, I am going to Endorse, for Governor of South Carolina, both Pam Evette and Alan Wilson!" Trump wrote, adding: "With either one you can’t go wrong." The endorsement of Wilson appeared to be a move by Trump to cover his bases, because Trump was already backing Evette, who is also supported by McMaster, a longtime top ally of the president. The South Carolina runoff had been viewed as the latest test of Trump's immense grip over the GOP and the power of his endorsements in Republican nominating contests. And his decision to back both Evette and Wilson wasn't the first time he's made dual endorsements in the same Republican race. Most famously, Trump endorsed "ERIC" in the 2022 GOP Senate primary in Missouri, where the two major candidates were Eric Schmitt and Eric Greitens. Both candidates claimed the endorsement, with Schmitt ultimately winning the nomination. In South Carolina, Trump endorsed Evette late last month, a week and a half before the gubernatorial primary. Evette finished on top of a crowded field of contenders in the primary election, with Wilson second. The field also included Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, and multimillionaire businessman Rom Reddy. Since no candidate won a majority of the vote, as the top two finishers, Evette and Wilson advanced to the June 23 runoff. Mace and Norman endorsed Wilson after failing to advance to the runoff. And Wilson was also backed — and joined on the campaign trail on the eve of the runoff by Sen. Ted Cruz, the conservative firebrand from Texas. Mace, reacting to Trump's endorsement of both Evette and Wilson, wrote on social media, "LMAO," which is a common abbreviation for the phrase "laughing my a– off." The runoff between Evette and Wilson turned combustible, and in last week's final debate, both candidates launched personal attacks and accused each other of lying and misrepresenting their records. Wilson worked to contrast his tenure as attorney general with what he's argued is Evette’s largely ceremonial role as lieutenant governor. And he has spotlighted his experience as a combat veteran, prosecutor, and the state’s top law enforcement official. Evette showcased herself as an outsider and a Trump-endorsed businesswoman, while casting Wilson as a career politician. The power of the president's endorsement is also on the line in upstate New York, in the race to succeed retiring Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik. Trump is backing first-time candidate Anthony Constantino, a businessman and former boxer, who is facing off against Robert Smullen, a retired Marine Corps colonel and New York assemblyman who has the backing of the state party. Also on the primary ballot Incumbent Rep. Jerry Nadler's decision to retire left his Manhattan district open for the first time since he was elected in 1992. Notable Democratic candidates in this crowded field include New York Assembly members Alex Bores and Micah Lasher, the late President John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg, and former conservative lawyer and onetime anti-Trump Republican George Conway. Nadler endorsed Lasher — a former congressional staffer.  Meanwhile, five Democrats are facing off in the primary in New York's 17th Congressional District, in New York City's northern suburbs and exurbs, with the winner facing off against GOP Rep. Mike Lawler in a key general election race that is one of a couple dozen that will decide if Republicans hold their razor-thin House majority. In Utah, voters will nominate candidates for Congress using a new map that created a Democratic-friendly district in Salt Lake City, which upended reelection plans of the state’s all-Republican delegation. And in Maryland, Democratic Gov. Wes Moore faces a longshot primary challenger as he runs for re-election amid speculation that he also has his eye on a potential 2028 presidential campaign. Fox News' Sally Persons and the Associated Press contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a4df619723856783490d7 LIZ PEEK: The left says the American Dream is dead, but millions prove otherwise te 2026-06-23T09:12:22.199Z LIZ PEEK: The left says the American Dream is dead, but millions prove otherwise On July 4th, Americans will celebrate the 250th birthday of our great nation. For two-and-a-half centuries, the United States has been a beacon to people everywhere seeking freedom – of religion, speech, assembly and others enumerated in the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to our Constitution. The allure of America, and those promised rights, has never faded. Our country attracts millions of people each year who hope to live under that umbrella of freedom, and who want a shot at the American Dream. What is the American Dream? The term was first coined in 1931 by historian James Truslow Adams, who wrote in his book "The Epic of America" about a society in which each person, no matter their parentage or origin, is free to pursue their dreams and ambitions, bound only by their own capabilities. That promise, articulated at the height of the Great Depression, when faith in the country was at rock bottom, was as true and uplifting then as it is now. I have met hundreds of people who embody that promise: a cab driver from Egypt who arrived penniless in our country, but whose son is getting a master’s degree in engineering, or our doorman from China who barely speaks English, but whose daughter just became a doctor. I’ve talked to new immigrants from Cuba and Yemen and other repressive nations who delight in their newfound freedom, and who cannot understand how so many Americans don’t value the opportunities offered by our country. AMERICA 250 EVENTS TAKING PLACE THIS SUMMER CALLED 'ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME' TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES Those (mostly young) people have been persuaded by politicians on the left that the American Dream is dead. Progressive Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and his ideological sidekicks would have you believe that it is impossible to get ahead in the U.S. because the deck is stacked against you. On his 2025 "Oligarchy Tour," Bernie claimed the American Dream has "turned into a nightmare" and that "billionaires have rigged the system to avoid being accountable to us." Democratic Socialist New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, accompanying Bernie on the stump, goes to the same dark place, telling audiences that the "right wing's entire political agenda …[involves] a politics that involves lying to and screwing over working and middle class Americans so that they can steal from our healthcare, Social Security, and veterans' benefits to pay for tax cuts for the wealthiest and bailouts for their crypto billionaire friends." Bernie and his cynical followers are having an impact. A recent Gallup poll commissioned by the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream found only 46% of Americans either "strongly agree" or "somewhat agree" with the idea that "everyone in this country has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream," down from 51% in 2024. AOC’S BILLIONAIRE ATTACK SELLS GEN Z A SMALLER, SADDER AMERICAN DREAM This is tragic, because it is that sense of boundless opportunity that has inspired the great entrepreneurs and innovations that continue to put the United States ahead of other countries. Elon Musk came to the United States from his native South Africa, by way of Canada, because he saw this country as the best place to build an electric vehicle business, and to reimagine space travel.  Sergey Mikhailovich Brin, co-founder of Google, came to the U.S. at the age of 6 from Russia because his father, a mathematics professor, feared growing antisemitism there. Sergey, who went to a public high school and then to the University of Maryland, is now an extremely wealthy man, having helped build the world’s foremost search engine. There are countless examples of people with extraordinary talents coming to the U.S. with empty pockets and climbing to greatness. But there are also many, many ordinary people in our country who work hard to educate their children and to provide for their families and who also achieve the American Dream. Some of those inspiring stories are being published each day in the New York Post, at the behest of the Milken Institute. KELSEY GRAMMER SHARES THE KEY TO ACHIEVING THE 'AMERICAN DREAM' One remarkable story comes from a Hasbro executive, Matt Proulx, who was one of 13 kids, 11 of whom were adopted. His parents took in foster children – 250 over the years – many of whom were rescued from dire situations. His folks, even as his dad was dying, adopted three more children who were about to be split up and sent to different families; according to Matt, despite their rough childhood, "they’re actually thriving." As to the American Dream? "I live it every day. I literally had nothing. Came from dirt … but the house was always full of love." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Does everyone have a shot at the Dream? Not entirely. If education is critical to unleashing the power of every individual, the failures of our schools gravely restrict the goal of universal opportunity. When more than half of Black kids in New York don’t learn how to read, that group will struggle to access the American Dream. Such shortcomings should cause universal outrage, but Democrat politicians sacrifice the wellbeing of – especially – minority kids they claim to care about in exchange for tens of millions of campaign dollars every year. Shame on them. Why does the left want to undermine confidence in the American Dream? Because they want power, and they know that building and then overseeing a giant welfare state catering to those who have given up, grants them power. A nation of self-directed, independent and successful people will not turn to Bernie Sanders or the government for help, but a nation of people without hope will be content to feed at the trough of Uncle Sam. Will the United States endure for another 250 years? Only if we fight for our nation’s original compact, where everyone works hard, helps grow the economy and supplies the funds to support those who legitimately cannot provide for themselves, whom former President Ronald Reagan called "the truly needy." As we celebrate America’s birth with fireworks and bike parades, let us celebrate the values that have made her the envy of the world and that will guarantee her future, for another 250 years. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a4de219723856783490ce The Founding Fathers would sound the alarm on AOC, Mamdani and our slide into socialism te 2026-06-23T09:12:02.744Z The Founding Fathers would sound the alarm on AOC, Mamdani and our slide into socialism As a dramatically and shockingly decreased number of our fellow Americans prepare to celebrate the 4th of July and the 250th Anniversary of the Republic created via the genius, courage, and tremendous sacrifice of the likes of Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, I believe there is no mystery as to what those Founding Fathers would say to the citizens of "The United States of America" of 2026.  I truly believe they would scream out in unison: "You have all but lost the country we shed our blood, sweat, and tears to create. This is your last chance to save it." The reason as to why I believe they would scream out that warning is this: Five years ago, I began spending about one year of my life "living" in 1776.  Literally, on the 4th of July 2021, I watched and heard multiple voices on the left speak about eliminating the 4th of July celebration; tearing down statues of our Founding Fathers; sandblasting their names off schools and buildings; and "canceling" their very existence. From that fear and that year of my life came the book: The 56 – Liberty Lessons from those who risked all to sign The Declaration of Independence.  A book which not only seeks to protect our Founding Fathers from cancellation, but which outlines how they would fight – and defeat – the left’s tyranny of today. THE UNWINNABLE WAR AMERICA'S FOUNDING FATHERS FOUGHT AND WON CHANGED HUMAN HISTORY FOREVER I believe that if Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, and other Founding Fathers saw the America of 2026, they would search out the citizens who still believed in their vision and demand that we "snap out of it." They would articulate why the tyranny we face today is in many ways worse than the tyranny they fought in 1776. Those heroic patriots would be stunned by the accession of socialist and communist embracing "leaders" such as Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, and Maine Democratic Senatorial nominee Graham Platner. Worse, they would be horrified by the results of recent polling showing that more than half of Americans under the age of 30 believe "democracy isn't essential to the country's identity." Let that sink in for a moment.  More than half of the young people who will soon take control of the reins of our nation don’t believe the foundational Tenet pushed by Jefferson, Franklin, and Adams is essential.  While chilling to so many of us, there is no doubt that a United States under socialist or even communist governance is a growing aspiration for the millions of our fellow citizens under the nation-destroying spell of AOC, Mamdani, and Platner. If our Founding Fathers could see the United States of 2026, they would be sickened by the realization that after the political assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, many of our fellow Americans from literally every walk of life either cheered that murder or rationalized it.  More depressingly, they would learn of multiple polls showing an increasing number of Americans sanctioning the murder of political or business leaders they oppose. WILLIAM BENNETT: WHAT CHARLIE KIRK'S MURDER TELLS US ABOUT THE AMERICAN MIND "How," those Founding Fathers might ask, "Did the nation we created turn into such a cauldron of hate spiced with totalitarian dictates?" But I believe those men would just as quickly come to the conclusion: "All is not lost." They would rightfully remind us that unless those bent on anarchism and totalitarianism imprison us or take our lives, they cannot take our voices. They cannot silence us.  We must now speak to the greatness of the Republic created by Jefferson, Franklin, and Adams. We must speak to each other about why the values passed down from our Founding Fathers are so important. We need to remind ourselves why the rule of law matters and why believing in something larger than ourselves makes us a better people. THE AMERICAN DREAM ISN’T DEAD, BUT EACH ONE OF US NEEDS TO HELP IT TO THRIVE I have no doubt that if those who created our nation could address those on the left seeking to cancel them, they would deliver one simple message: "If our history is bad, let us condemn it and learn from it. If it is good, let us praise it and build upon it. But let us never ever cancel our shared American history." To the rest of us, I believe our Founding Fathers would remind us of the line spoken by Benjamin Franklin when asked if our new nation was a monarchy or a republic? He immediately replied: "A Republic, if you can keep it." Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams would tell us that to reverse such a destructive slide, we must first acknowledge its existence, its severity, and how widespread it has become. Next, they would say that we must act. We must ring the alarm. They would remind us that starting around 1772, they created "Committees of Correspondence" to spread the word of the tyranny of the British crown. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Our Founding Fathers would point out that 138 years after they created the "Committees of Correspondence," Teddy Roosevelt gave a speech at the Sorbonne in Paris titled: "Citizenship in a Republic." Remarks which became known as "The Man in the Arena." In the body of the speech, Roosevelt stressed what our Founding Fathers deeply believed: "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood…who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." Jefferson, Franklin, and Adams might look at the United States of 2026 accelerating toward a socialist future being pushed by the likes of AOC, Mamdani, and Platner and tell us that we have arrived at the crossroads of "Victory" or "Defeat." That it is our turn to step up. On this, the 250th Anniversary of the greatest nation ever created, which road will we choose to walk? That blazed by our Founding Fathers, or the one which has led to the destruction of multiple nations in the past? God Bless the United States of America. A republic if we can keep it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a4dcf19723856783490c5 A tale of two parties: Trump, Mamdani put political clout on the line as four states hold primaries te 2026-06-23T09:11:43.288Z A tale of two parties: Trump, Mamdani put political clout on the line as four states hold primaries New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump are not on the ballot, but their sway over the Democratic and Republican parties will be tested Tuesday as New York, Maryland, Utah, and South Carolina hold primary elections and runoffs. Trump, seemingly aiming to hedge his bets, made an 11th hour endorsement ahead of the South Carolina GOP gubernatorial runoff and is now backing both candidates in the showdown to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Henry McMaster. Meanwhile, Mamdani is testing the limits of political power as he takes on the party establishment one year after sending political shock waves across the country with his New York City Democratic primary victory en route to winning election as mayor of the nation's most populous city. The 34-year-old socialist mayor is backing a slate of candidates in the primary, including a trio of left-wing congressional contenders who are taking on the Democratic Party's old guard. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB At the top of this list is political organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier, the Mamdani-backed primary challenger taking on Rep. Adriano Espaillat, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair, in New York’s 13th U.S. House District, which covers the northern third of Manhattan and a sliver of the Bronx. Chevalier, 32, says a victory on Tuesday could be the "domino" that falls and builds a "socialist power" nationwide. The 71-year-old Espaillat, who has been in Congress for a decade, is supported by a slew of party leaders, including New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. The mayor is also backing former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who ran against Mamdani last year in the crowded primary field but became one of his biggest backers. Lander is challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman in the 10th Congressional District, which includes Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. Goldman's supporters include former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. And in New York’s 7th, which covers parts of Brooklyn and Queens, Mamdani'endorsed state Assembly Member Claire Valdez, who is battling Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, who is backed by retiring Rep. Nydia Velazquez. Along with the mayor, Valdez and Avila Chevalier are also members of the Democratic Socialists of America. Valdez has said voters are looking for Democratic candidates with moral clarity on Israel, and the three congressional primary races have focused in part on anti-Israel sentiment, with Mamdani recently referring to AIPAC, a top pro-Israel lobbying group, as "monsters." "This is the team. This is our year. It’s up to all of us to get them over the finish line," Mamdani emphasized in a social media post ahead of a rally last week with the three candidates and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, the longtime progressive champion and two-time Democratic presidential nominee runner-up. And at the rally, Mamdani emphasized that the Democratic Party "must change." 'FULL-BLOWN BATTLE' BREWING IN DEM PARTY AS MAMDANI-STYLE CANDIDATES RISE IN KEY RACES It's a risky bet for the mayor, which could end with Mamdani being crowned a kingmaker, or weakening his political powers. The socialist has been a darling of the far left for a year and a half. But six months into his tenure as New York City mayor, he can also count former critics within the Democratic Party, including Hochul, as allies. And he's even earned praise from Trump. Trump last year repeatedly claimed Mamdani was a "communist lunatic," but during an Oval Office meeting in November that grabbed plenty of national attention, the president lauded Mamdani as a "very rational person" who would do a "really good job." Longtime Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo told Fox News Digital, "It's crystal clear that Mamdani understands power and how to leverage it." "He remains incredibly popular, and it appears he also understands that may not always be the case. That's why I think you see him flexing his political muscle now. It's smart politics," added Caiazzo, a veteran of the 2016 and 2020 Sanders presidential campaigns. The candidates Mamdani's backing, including some running for state legislative offices, are mostly showcasing the mayor's platform of focusing on affordability in a city with one of the nation's highest costs of living. Mamdani's support for the trio of congressional candidates, along with Thursday's rally with Sanders, gives Republicans, who have long cast the mayor as a radical, more ammunition to use him as a cudgel as they work to hold their razor-thin House majority in this year's midterm elections. "Zohran Mamdani’s socialist brand is as toxic as it comes," National Republican Congressional Committee National Press Secretary Mike Marinella told Fox News Digital. "And during a time when Democrats don’t have a leader or a message, he’s exactly the kind of bogeyman we can use against Democrats to truly show who is leading their party and the crazy policies they all support." In South Carolina, Trump on Friday took to social media to say that he was supporting longtime state Attorney General Alan Wilson as well as Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in the battle for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. "I can’t hurt one of them by only Endorsing the other, so, therefore, I am going to Endorse, for Governor of South Carolina, both Pam Evette and Alan Wilson!" Trump wrote, adding: "With either one you can’t go wrong." The endorsement of Wilson appeared to be a move by Trump to cover his bases, because Trump was already backing Evette, who is also supported by McMaster, a longtime top ally of the president. The South Carolina runoff had been viewed as the latest test of Trump's immense grip over the GOP and the power of his endorsements in Republican nominating contests. And his decision to back both Evette and Wilson wasn't the first time he's made dual endorsements in the same Republican race. Most famously, Trump endorsed "ERIC" in the 2022 GOP Senate primary in Missouri, where the two major candidates were Eric Schmitt and Eric Greitens. Both candidates claimed the endorsement, with Schmitt ultimately winning the nomination. In South Carolina, Trump endorsed Evette late last month, a week and a half before the gubernatorial primary. Evette finished on top of a crowded field of contenders in the primary election, with Wilson second. The field also included Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, and multimillionaire businessman Rom Reddy. Since no candidate won a majority of the vote, as the top two finishers, Evette and Wilson advanced to the June 23 runoff. Mace and Norman endorsed Wilson after failing to advance to the runoff. And Wilson was also backed — and joined on the campaign trail on the eve of the runoff by Sen. Ted Cruz, the conservative firebrand from Texas. Mace, reacting to Trump's endorsement of both Evette and Wilson, wrote on social media, "LMAO," which is a common abbreviation for the phrase "laughing my a– off." The runoff between Evette and Wilson turned combustible, and in last week's final debate, both candidates launched personal attacks and accused each other of lying and misrepresenting their records. Wilson worked to contrast his tenure as attorney general with what he's argued is Evette’s largely ceremonial role as lieutenant governor. And he has spotlighted his experience as a combat veteran, prosecutor, and the state’s top law enforcement official. Evette showcased herself as an outsider and a Trump-endorsed businesswoman, while casting Wilson as a career politician. The power of the president's endorsement is also on the line in upstate New York, in the race to succeed retiring Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik. Trump is backing first-time candidate Anthony Constantino, a businessman and former boxer, who is facing off against Robert Smullen, a retired Marine Corps colonel and New York assemblyman who has the backing of the state party. Also on the primary ballot Incumbent Rep. Jerry Nadler's decision to retire left his Manhattan district open for the first time since he was elected in 1992. Notable Democratic candidates in this crowded field include New York Assembly members Alex Bores and Micah Lasher, the late President John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg, and former conservative lawyer and onetime anti-Trump Republican George Conway. Nadler endorsed Lasher — a former congressional staffer.  Meanwhile, five Democrats are facing off in the primary in New York's 17th Congressional District, in New York City's northern suburbs and exurbs, with the winner facing off against GOP Rep. Mike Lawler in a key general election race that is one of a couple dozen that will decide if Republicans hold their razor-thin House majority. In Utah, voters will nominate candidates for Congress using a new map that created a Democratic-friendly district in Salt Lake City, which upended reelection plans of the state’s all-Republican delegation. And in Maryland, Democratic Gov. Wes Moore faces a longshot primary challenger as he runs for re-election amid speculation that he also has his eye on a potential 2028 presidential campaign. Fox News' Sally Persons and the Associated Press contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a4dbb19723856783490bc MORNING GLORY: Is there anyone smart enough to put guardrails on AI? te 2026-06-23T09:11:23.832Z MORNING GLORY: Is there anyone smart enough to put guardrails on AI? Charles Krauthammer wrote so many extraordinary columns that to single out one as the most impactful would be presumptuous, unless qualified to be a statement of personal taste. There are probably as many most impactful of his writings as there are readers of Charles over the decades. So, this is a nomination in the category of essay most likely to recur in the mind as events march on. The Krauthammer column that returns to my mind again and again is one he wrote for The Washington Post on December 29, 2011 and which he included in his carefully curated first collection of writings, "Things That Matter," a column under the title "Are We Alone In The Universe?" It is a mere 15 paragraphs, which are all packed with information about physicists and astronomy, the "Fermi Paradox" and the "Drake Equation." In those 800 words Charles posed the question of why "we have found no evidence — no signals, no radio waves — that intelligent life does exist" out there somewhere in the cosmos. APOCALYPSE NOW? WHY THE MEDIA ARE SUDDENLY FREAKING OUT ABOUT AI Charles references authorities such as "Carl Sagan (among others) [who] thought the answer" for the lack of ET’s outreach was "the high probability that advanced civilizations destroy themselves." "In other words," Charles continued, "this silent universe is conveying not a flattering lesson about our uniqueness but a tragic story of our destiny." "It is telling us," Krauthammer adds, "that intelligence may be the most cursed faculty in the entire universe — an endowment not just ultimately fatal but, on the scale of cosmic time, nearly instantly so." Which brings us to the "AI" crisis — the artificial intelligence arms race. AI itself informs me that "AI" entered into the lists of subjects to be discussed and debated in a structured fashion at a workshop at Dartmouth College in 1956. That is sufficiently far enough back in our ever-shortening news cycles to allow for not one but two "AI winters" — stretches of years when funding for research in the field dried up, partly out of fear and partly because profitability did not seem to around the corner. My slippery grip on AI’s current trajectory depends upon John Ellis, whose morning newsletter "New Items" almost always includes summaries of some of the cascade of AI-related stories from around the world. Ellis edits the longer stories down to a paragraph or two, thus providing a summary that is accessible to the average news consumer and then a link to the full story for the curious. A daily reader of "News Items" gets the same sense as that of the common dream of being behind the wheel of a speeding car that will not only not brake, but in which the accelerator is stuck on "floored." AI ARMS RACE: US AND CHINA WEAPONIZE DRONES, CODE AND BIOTECH FOR THE NEXT GREAT WAR The Institute for Jungian Studies tells us that this is a "very common dream theme," and adds that the "message from the dream is clear: you need to slow down." Fat chance of that when it comes to AI. There is money and power in the first to arrive at the Singularity. Elon Musk declared on January 4 of this year: "We have entered the Singularity." ELON MUSK SAYS YOU CAN SKIP RETIREMENT SAVINGS IN THE AGE OF AI. NOT SO FAST A second Musk post followed hours later: "2026 is the year of the Singularity." There are lots of definitions of the "Singularity," but a common, widely accepted one is the point at which AI surpasses human intelligence and can improve itself better than humans can. Back to Krauthammer, who wanted to put some lift in the reader’s step, at least for that reader looking "to put the most hopeful face on the cosmic silence and on humanity’s own short, already baleful history with its new Promethean powers: Intelligence is a capacity so godlike, so protean that it must be contained and disciplined." WHAT WOULD JESUS SAY ABOUT AI? ARE WE BUILDING ANOTHER GOLDEN CALF? "Politics," Charles concluded, "is the driver of history," and politics "will determine whether we live long enough to be heard one day. Out there. By them, the few — the only — who got it right." So it is up to us, citizens of the most powerful nation in history (as well as Xi Jinping and his minions.) Though Charles Krauthammer penned those words 15 years ago he was speaking to every crisis of the past, present and future. He was not musing on "AI" but rather on our collective capacity to reason together. His words from then illuminate the current debate on this most pressing topic. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The "singularity," the "rise of the machines," big data controlling the battlefield in both the Russo-Ukraine War and our battle with Iran — all these phrases and facts dot-dash-dot out the same imperative: Get a grip on the wheel of "AI" or give yourselves over to a nightmare that doesn’t end well, and not just for us, but our children and grandchildren. It seems destined to end in the silent cosmos with the most recent contender to survive lost in infinity of time and space. That’s not inevitable. Only extremely probable. The end of humanity doesn’t particularly disturb those with a certain religious conviction about God. There is a "plan" that believers hold to no matter what comes our way. Even those profoundly confident of God’s infinite goodness must still ask what does God expect of mere mortals staring at the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? The answer: Don’t go there. Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel’s news roundtable, hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6pm ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996 where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HUGH HEWITT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a4d91197238567834908e The A.I. Boom Boosted Teacher Pay in a Rural County. Can It Last? te 2026-06-23T09:10:41.845Z The A.I. Boom Boosted Teacher Pay in a Rural County. Can It Last? The large bonuses tied to data center construction in Richland Parish, La., are unprecedented, but critics say it is not a panacea. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a4d7e1972385678349085 Major Supreme Court Decisions Testing Trump’s Policies Remain te 2026-06-23T09:10:22.397Z Major Supreme Court Decisions Testing Trump’s Policies Remain Over the next two weeks, the justices will release more than a dozen final opinions, including high-profile decisions on birthright citizenship, the Federal Reserve and transgender athletes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a4b671972385678349037 Small Business Group Backs Petersen For Attorney General te 2026-06-23T09:01:27.098Z Small Business Group Backs Petersen For Attorney General By Ethan Faverino | The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Arizona Pac announced its endorsement of Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen in the race for Arizona Attorney General. The group cited Petersen’s record of supporting small businesses and advocating for policies aimed at economic growth.  “Warren Petersen is a consistent champion of Arizona’s small businesses,” stated NFIB State Director Chad Heinrich. “He brings a rare combination of real-world business experience and proven legislative leadership as Senate President. That combination of Main Street experience and executive-level policymaking is exactly what Arizona needs in an Attorney General.” Heinrich noted that small businesses play a significant role in Arizona’s economy, creating the majority of new jobs in the state and employing more than four out of every ten workers. He said Petersen’s policy positions align closely with the priorities of Arizona’s small business community.  The endorsement comes as the Republican primary for Attorney General continues to take shape ahead of early voting, which begins June 24. Primary Election Day is scheduled for July 21.  🚨 NFIB ENDORSES! “Warren Petersen is a consistent champion of Arizona’s small businesses,” NFIB State Director Chad Heinrich said. “He brings a rare combination of real-world business experience and proven legislative leadership as Senate President. That combination of Main… https://t.co/wh3ii6UE8Q — Warren Petersen (@votewarren) June 17, 2026 The NFIB endorsement follows the release of a recent Arizona Republican Primary poll in favor of Petersen. According to the survey of 816 likely Arizona GOP primary voters, Petersen holds a lead over fellow Republican candidate Rodney Glassman.  The poll found Petersen receiving 35% support compared to Glassman’s 19%, while 46% of respondents remained undecided.  The poll’s support breakdown categorized voters as definite, probable, or leaning supporters. Petersen’s 35% total included 20% definite supporters, 10% probable supporters, and 5% leaning supporters.  Glassman’s 19% consisted of 5% definite supporters, 8% probable supporters, and 6% leaning supporters.  Petersen’s campaign has also accumulated more than 50 endorsements from elected officials, organizations, and political leaders. Supporters include law enforcement organizations and officials at the city, county, and state levels, attorney generals from around the country, Arizona legislators, members of Congress, county supervisors, and multiple PACs.  Earlier this week, the NFIB Arizona PAC also announced endorsements of 48 legislative candidates whom the organization identified as supportive of small-business priorities.  NFIB officials noted that small business owners and their employees traditionally participate in elections at high rates and often encourage family members, friends, and colleagues to vote, The organization’s endorsements are based on candidates’ positions and voting records on issues affecting small businesses.  Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Small Business Group Backs Petersen For Attorney General first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a4b52197238567834902e Scottsdale Cracks Down On Nuisance Parties At Short-Term Rentals te 2026-06-23T09:01:06.616Z Scottsdale Cracks Down On Nuisance Parties At Short-Term Rentals By Matthew Holloway | Scottsdale is stepping up enforcement against nuisance parties, illegal events, and criminal activity at short-term rentals after police issued 56 charges and citations linked to the properties in May. According to a press release from the city, Scottsdale Police responded to 48 nuisance-related calls at short-term rental properties in May, as well as calls involving property crimes, crimes against persons, welfare checks, and other incidents. Officers generated 31 department reports and issued 56 charges and citations during the month. The Scottsdale Police Department told the Scottsdale Progress that officers responded to 239 calls for service at short-term rental locations between January and March 2026. The department noted that 31% were classified as “nuisance complaints;” 185 charges were filed, and 88% were related to non-compliance. The city said the May enforcement activity included violations tied to nuisance parties, criminal investigations, and licensing compliance. Scottsdale officials said that, for the first time in recent memory, enforcement actions from active short-term rental incidents exceeded administrative compliance violations. “We will not allow a small number of bad actors to jeopardize the safety and character of our neighborhoods,” City Manager Greg Caton said. “Residents deserve to feel safe in their homes, and we are committed to using every tool available to address nuisance activity, unlawful events and criminal behavior associated with short-term rentals.” The enforcement push comes as Scottsdale continues to regulate short-term rentals under its local licensing program. The city stated that all properties offered for rent for less than 30 days require a Scottsdale license, and property owners or operators must obtain a license for each property and comply with safety, health, and neighborhood notification requirements. Scottsdale’s website states that vacation rentals and short-term rentals are dwelling units rented for less than 30 days to transient guests and are allowed by-right in all residential districts. The city also states that non-residential uses, including retail, restaurant, banquet space, event center, or similar uses, are prohibited. The city’s release cited a shooting investigation stemming from a party at a short-term rental in the Maya complex as one of the incidents resulting in enforcement action. According to the city, the investigation led to multiple arrests on charges that included aggravated assault, weapons violations, and trespassing. The property owner was cited for operating without a required city license, while the renter was cited for hosting and promoting a nuisance party and operating an event venue. Police also responded to multiple large parties involving underage alcohol consumption, investigated assaults and domestic disturbances, and handled several alcohol-related medical emergencies, including incidents requiring hospitalization, the city said. Scottsdale officials also said two large promoter-sponsored events advertised through social media were identified and stopped before they could occur after coordination between police and property owners. “Our officers are taking a proactive approach because we know the impact these incidents can have on surrounding neighborhoods,” Police Chief Joe LeDuc said. “When short-term rentals become venues for criminal activity, large disruptive parties or unsafe behavior, we will take enforcement action. Our goal is simple: protect residents, preserve neighborhood quality of life and hold violators accountable.” Scottsdale’s public guidance for residents says short-term rentals are subject to the same limits as private residences and may not be used for nuisance parties, unlawful gatherings, or criminal activity. The city defines nuisance activity as conduct that exceeds normal residential use and causes serious neighborhood disruption, including large parties, loud amplified music, DJs or live bands, commercial or for-profit events, excessive vehicle traffic, parking problems, or disturbances affecting neighboring properties. The city’s May 2026 short-term rental newsletter also told owners that short-term rentals must be used as residences, not event venues, and stated that renting a property for a wedding, corporate party, or influencer event is not allowed. State law limits local regulation of short-term rentals; however, under A.R.S. § 9-500.39, cities and towns may regulate vacation and short-term rentals for public health and safety, nuisance control, and licensing requirements. The statute also prohibits using a vacation rental or short-term rental for nonresidential uses, including special events that would otherwise require a permit or license, retail use, restaurant use, banquet space, or similar uses. City officials said Scottsdale’s increased enforcement follows years of work by the city’s multidisciplinary Short-Term Rental Working Group, which includes the Police Department, Code Enforcement, Tax and Licensing, Constituent Services, the City Attorney’s Office, and the City Manager’s Office. Recent efforts have included expanded officer training focused on nuisance-party investigations, improved coordination among city departments, accelerated identification of unlicensed operators, and increased focus on repeat offenders and property owners who fail to comply with licensing requirements, according to the city. Scottsdale officials said responsible short-term rental operations remain supported in the city, but properties associated with nuisance activity, illegal events, or criminal behavior may face enforcement action. 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 Scottsdale Cracks Down On Nuisance Parties At Short-Term Rentals first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a4b3e1972385678349025 Arizona Senate Republicans Meet With Trump Administration Officials At White House Conference te 2026-06-23T09:00:46.141Z Arizona Senate Republicans Meet With Trump Administration Officials At White House Conference By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Senate Republicans attended a White House State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., where they met with senior Trump administration officials and Cabinet leaders. Discussions focused on key issues impacting Arizona, including border security, economic development, healthcare accountability, energy independence, and government reform. The conference, hosted by the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, brought together state leaders and federal officials for discussions on national and state policy priorities. Arizona lawmakers spent approximately 42 hours in the nation’s capital engaging directly with administration leaders on issues impacting Arizona families, businesses, and communities. 🇺🇸The people making decisions in Washington heard directly from Arizona.🌵🏔️🚜 Border security. Public safety. Water. Energy. Healthcare accountability. Here's a quick look at what Arizona Senate Republicans discussed with White House and Cabinet leaders this week. ⬇️… pic.twitter.com/lcjgXIYUEu — AZSenateRepublicans (@AZSenateGOP) June 18, 2026 Among the federal officials participating in the conference were Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, White House Faith Director Jennifer Korn, Council of Economic Advisor representative Aaron Hedlund, and White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Director Ashely Walukevich. The trip comes as Arizona lawmakers continue implementing several policy initiatives aligned with President Donald Trump’s federal agenda. Republican legislative leaders noted that Arizona is currently the only state implementing the full package of tax relief provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill, including eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay while expanding tax relief for families, seniors, and small businesses. During the conference, Arizona lawmakers also received a letter from the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs expressing support for Arizona’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget. ✅ The White House is applauding the conservative budget delivered by Arizona Republicans. In a letter to legislative Republicans, the White House commended @AZHouseGOP and @AZSenateGOP for advancing President @realDonaldTrump’s Working Families Tax Cuts, strengthening Medicaid… pic.twitter.com/5gTSBbtDH8 — Arizona House Republicans (@AZHouseGOP) June 17, 2026 “The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs strongly supports Arizona’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and commends Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen for Arizona’s republican leadership in advancing a fiscally responsible budget that strengthens government accountability while implementing key reforms enacted through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act,” wrote Walukevich in the June 15, letter. The White House specifically highlighted provisions aimed at strengthening oversight of public assistance programs. According to the letter, the FY 2027 budget includes measures requiring the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) to enhance eligibility verification, improve income validation procedures, reduce reliance on self-attestation, and strengthen program oversight for Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The administration stated that the reforms are intended to ensure taxpayer-funded benefits are directed to eligible recipients while reducing waste, fraud, and abuse. “Arizona’s inclusion of these reforms reflects a commitment not only to complying with federal law, but to delivering better outcomes for taxpayers and beneficiaries alike,” added Walukevich. “These measures will improve program integrity, reduce error rates, and help preserve resources for the individuals and families these programs are intended to serve.” Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) said the conference provided an opportunity for Arizona Lawmakers to strengthen relationships with federal officials while ensuring Arizona’s priorities are represented in federal policymaking discussions. 🚨FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Arizona Senate Republicans Advance Arizona Priorities at White House State Leadership Conference with Trump Cabinet Leaders Full press release: https://t.co/ifB3Qad7qM@votewarren @SecMullinDHS @epaleezeldin @DrOzCMS @DougBurgum @DOEE_DC @DHSgov… pic.twitter.com/VVQF2Wi9Oo — AZSenateRepublicans (@AZSenateGOP) June 18, 2026 “Arizona families are best served when leaders focus on solutions instead of political theater,” stated Petersen. “This conference provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships with White House officials and Cabinet leaders who understand that states are often closest to the people and the challenges they face. They were genuinely interested in hearing Arizona’s perspective and incorporating feedback from state leaders as federal policies are developed and implemented.” According to Arizona Senate Republicans, discussions throughout the conference covered a wide variety of issues, including border security, fentanyl and human trafficking, law enforcement cooperation, regulatory reform, fuel affordability, Medicaid integrity, hospice fraud, mental health, homelessness, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, domestic mineral production, religious liberty, economic growth, grid reliability, nuclear energy, and Arizona’s long-term energy needs. Lawmakers also highlighted state priorities including water security and Colorado River management, transportation infrastructure, support for veterans and first responders, election administration, public safety, healthcare accountability, financial crimes targeting seniors, and energy infrastructure development. Arizona Senators attending the conference included Senate President Warren Petersen (LD14), President Pro Tempore T.J. Shope (LD16), Majority Leader John Kavanagh (LD3), Majority Whip Frank Carroll (LD28), Tim Dunn (LD25), Wendy Rogers (LD7), David Gowan (LD19), Carine Werner (LD4), Hildy Angius (LD30), David Farnsworth (LD10), and Mark Finchem (LD1). “Arizona has become a model for the nation on issues ranging from economic growth and tax relief to public safety and government accountability,” concluded Petersen. “Maintaining those open lines of communication helps ensure Arizona remains a strong voice in shaping policies that benefit both our state and the country.” Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Arizona Senate Republicans Meet With Trump Administration Officials At White House Conference first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a360f1972385678348b30 Lake Havasu City Council to consider final fiscal year 2026-27 budget adoption te 2026-06-23T07:30:23.148Z Lake Havasu City Council to consider final fiscal year 2026-27 budget adoption Lake Havasu City's budget for fiscal year 2026-27 faces one final hurdle at tonight's city council meeting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a31871972385678348a3d Democrats' new-wave socialists are winning primaries but face a harsh reality in general elections te 2026-06-23T07:11:03.118Z Democrats' new-wave socialists are winning primaries but face a harsh reality in general elections The Democrats are lurching to the left.  And having a fine time doing it.  Socialism is no longer a dirty word.  In fact, it's becoming the party’s calling card. MAMDANI'S POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE ROCKS DEMOCRATS, DIVIDING PARTY ON PATH FORWARD The atmosphere changed when Zohran Mamdani came out of nowhere to trounce Andrew Cuomo and wind up in New York's Gracie Mansion.  Not only is he the city's first Muslim mayor and anti-Israel, but he is a self-proclaimed socialist. Here's the problem: While that might be an asset in blue cities, it's a huge albatross in a national or statewide election. DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST MAYORAL NOMINEE CREATES GROWING HEADACHE FOR VULNERABLE NEW YORK DEMOCRATS Most voters in these contests are not willing to march under the socialist banner.  In these broader elections, what helps in a Democratic primary is a poison pill.  So how did this come about? THE FAR LEFT HAVE TAKEN CONTROL OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY PLATFORM, AND IT’S TURNING VOTERS OFF Turns out that liberal and independent voters are fed up with the Democratic establishment. They feel it's a party of elitists playing the same old rhetorical game and not delivering for the working class. They resent the empty promises and the obsession with pronouns, "pregnant people" and trans men playing women's sports. They feel abandoned.  But in intra-party contests, the secret ingredient seems to be charisma. Mamdani won over New Yorkers by campaigning his heart out.  After promising such benefits as free buses and government-run grocery stores, he has run smack into reality, where he needs help from Albany to achieve even a fraction of his goals. SOCIALIST SURGE: MAMDANI FLEXES GROWING POLITICAL MUSCLE AS HE TAKES ON DEMOCRATIC PARTY ESTABLISHMENT And while Mamdani made no secret of being anti-Israel and tried to mend fences with Jewish voters, he worked against Democratic incumbents in pushing pro-Palestinian candidates for Congress.  He's not alone. In Washington, voters elected Janeese Lewis George, who is also a proud socialist. (Winning the Democratic primary here is tantamount to election.) She promised government help for child care and tougher regulation of utilities. So D.C. has its own Mamdani.  And Seattle elected as mayor Katie Wilson, co-founder of the Transit Riders Union. She promised affordable housing, reduced homelessness and to "Trump-proof Seattle," especially on being a sanctuary city. FETTERMAN CALLS OUT 'ABSOLUTE SOCIALIST' SEATTLE MAYOR AND 'AVOWED COMMUNIST' GRAHAM PLATNER AOC was the first ultra-liberal to capitalize on this, defeating a longtime incumbent and now so famous from social media that she's flirting with a presidential run.  Another case study is Maine's Graham Platner, a Marine veteran who has survived a series of scandals (Nazi tattoo, sexting other women) that would have knocked out most candidates. In the primary, he trounced the state's 78-year-old governor, and many liberals are willing to overlook his admittedly checkered past.  Platner has acknowledged having problems with alcohol, PTSD, and being a bad boyfriend after returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. LEFT, LEFTER AND LEFTIST: DEMOCRATS COULD BE DEFINED BY RADICAL, BIG CITY MAYORS  The defining characteristics of these new-wave socialists: They tend to be younger and generate excitement on the trail.  The MAGA coalition has been broader, at least until the Iran war, soaring prices and the never-ending warfare over the Jeffrey Epstein files.  But that required Donald Trump first getting elected and then bending the Republican Party to his will. His retribution against GOP candidates who defied him, knocking them off in primaries, has sent an unmistakable message to Republicans that dissent leads to political death. But it's hard to see the capital-S socialists prevailing in a general election. Most voters still recoil from anything that reeks of socialism, however well it may play in New York, Washington and Seattle.  The Dems are leaderless at the moment, though that may change after the midterms. But for now, the new-wave socialists look to be clobbered in almost any general election contest. Even given Trump's current unpopularity, they can swim in blue waters but not in the larger green ocean of voters who head the other way from the turbulent tide of socialism. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a31731972385678348a34 Connecticut dad jumped to his death during concert at Madison Square Garden in NYC: report te 2026-06-23T07:10:43.672Z Connecticut dad jumped to his death during concert at Madison Square Garden in NYC: report A Connecticut man jumped to his death at a concert over the weekend at Madison Square Garden in New York, with witnesses telling authorities that he appeared to be "intoxicated," according to a report. Paul Kueker, 51, a father of two, was celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife at Saturday’s Goose concert when he was captured on video falling head-first from a balcony in the 300s section and landed on other concertgoers below, according to the New York Post. Kueker appeared to be "intoxicated" and "under the influence" before going over the 4-foot glass barrier shortly before 10 p.m., law-enforcement sources told the outlet, citing witnesses. The man was unconscious and unresponsive after hitting the ground, police said. COUNTRY SINGER GAVIN ADCOCK’S SHOW ERUPTS AS FAN STORMS STAGE, GETS TACKLED He was then rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Several people he landed on suffered minor injuries, other sources told the outlet. Kueker's wife was by their assigned seats three sections away when the incident occurred, sources told the New York Post. She was unaware of what happened to her husband until she was notified by authorities, according to the report. She thought her husband had taken a bathroom break. New York City's medical examiner’s office said on Monday that the cause of Kueker’s death remains under investigation. As part of the probe into the incident, the medical examiner said it was conducting a toxicology report. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Madison Square Garden said, "While we await the police report on the tragedy at last night’s Goose concert, we are deeply saddened by the loss of a fan’s life at Madison Square Garden." OLIVER TREE'S LOVED ONES REVEAL HIS FINAL WISH AS SINGER'S BODY RETURNS TO CALIFORNIA AFTER HELICOPTER CRASH "Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the concertgoer," the statement added. The rock band, which consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, released a statement shortly after the incident, extending their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones. "We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show," the band said. "We extend our deepest sympathy to everyone affected. Thank you to the emergency personnel and venue staff who stepped in with care and support." According to a GoFundMe page created by his daughter, Kueker was "a loving father, family man, and friend whose presence brought warmth and laughter wherever he went." "He loved spending time with his family and cherished every moment he shared with the people he loved. Whether he was cooking a meal for those around him or attending a concert to enjoy live music, he found joy in life’s simple moments and creating memories with others," the fundraiser reads. "The sudden loss of our dad has left our family heartbroken. We are struggling to process this unimaginable tragedy while facing the expenses that come with laying him to rest," it added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a1c4519723856783485f7 'You're going to feel a pinch': Roadwork adds barriers for Tucson businesses te 2026-06-23T05:40:21.179Z 'You're going to feel a pinch': Roadwork adds barriers for Tucson businesses Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a10a319723856783483f4 Coast Guard helicopter crashes during Alaska training mission, injuring four crew members te 2026-06-23T04:50:43.004Z Coast Guard helicopter crashes during Alaska training mission, injuring four crew members A Coast Guard helicopter crashed during a routine training flight in southeast Alaska on Monday, injuring four crew members on board, according to officials. The MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed outside Sitka, Alaska, in a sparsely populated area near Harbor Mountain, the Coast Guard announced in a press release. Watch standers at the Arctic District command center received the report of the crash shortly after 10 a.m. TEXAS PLANE CRASH LEAVES ONE DEAD, MORE INJURED AFTER BUSINESS JET CATCHES FIRE ON HIGHWAY Rescue crews from Sitka Fire and Rescue responded to the scene at around 11 a.m. and transported all four injured crew members to Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center for treatment. No deaths were reported in connection with the crash. "We are incredibly relieved our crew members survived with only minor injuries," Rear Adm. Bob Little, commander of the Coast Guard’s Arctic District, said in a statement. It is unclear what caused the crash. The incident remains under investigation. The Coast Guard crash comes after multiple other aircraft collisions this month. A business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, on Tuesday night, killing one person. 11 SKYDIVERS, ONE PILOT KILLED IN MISSOURI PLANE CRASH NEAR AIRPORT A B-52 crashed on June 15 during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people aboard. The day before, 12 people were killed when a plane on a skydiving outing in Missouri crashed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a0bf419723856783482fc Giannis Antetokounmpo era to end in Milwaukee as Bucks will send two-time MVP to Miami Heat for young core te 2026-06-23T04:30:44.138Z Giannis Antetokounmpo era to end in Milwaukee as Bucks will send two-time MVP to Miami Heat for young core The Milwaukee Bucks are trading two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and forward Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat, closing the book on a historic run that delivered Milwaukee its first NBA title in 50 years. Per ESPN's Shams Charania, Miami will acquire Antetokounmpo and Portis in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis, along with three future first-round picks, the No. 13 pick in Tuesday's draft, a future pick swap and a second-round pick. The Boston Celtics and Heat gained steam as the leading suitors in the Giannis sweepstakes on the eve of the NBA Draft. The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs. BUCKS APPEAR WILLING TO HEAR OFFERS FOR GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO: REPORT Antetokounmpo, 31, delivered the franchise's first championship in 50 years in 2021 and cemented his place among the greatest players in team history. He was named one of the NBA's top 75 players ever and is a two time MVP and was MVP of the Finals. But after several disappointing post-title seasons and an injury-plagued 2025-26 campaign, the Bucks chose to pivot toward the future. The team sidelined Giannis against his wishes toward the end of the season. Rather than remain tied to an expensive roster with limited flexibility, Milwaukee capitalized on Antetokounmpo's value. Miami emerged from a crowded field of suitors to land one of the league's biggest stars, signaling Riley's continued willingness to sacrifice future assets in pursuit of another title. And Heat president Pat Riley finally landed the franchise cornerstone he has pursued for years. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela   ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3a04d5197238567834816c Two Dead After Shooting at California Library te 2026-06-23T04:00:21.308Z Two Dead After Shooting at California Library A gunman used a firearm inside the library while it was open, killing two and injuring another person before being taken into custody, the police said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39f9331972385678347f55 Caitlin Clark scores 24 to lead Indiana as DeWanna Bonner clashes with Fever stars in wild fourth quarter te 2026-06-23T03:10:43.508Z Caitlin Clark scores 24 to lead Indiana as DeWanna Bonner clashes with Fever stars in wild fourth quarter The Indiana Fever beat the Phoenix Mercury 86-77 on Monday night, but what stood out most was the bad blood between the two squads. Lost amid the chaos was another dominant performance from Caitlin Clark, who finished with 24 points and nine assists to help Indiana secure the win. With seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, Clark and Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner got locked up on a physical possession. Bad blood instantly boiled over. Clark stood her ground, the two exchanged words, and officials hit Clark with her fifth technical foul of the season. Clark and Bonner famously got into it during a physical postseason clash in 2024, including shoves and swipes. MERCURY STAR RIPS FEVER FANS FOR BOOING DEWANNA BONNER, WHO BAILED ON TEAM AFTER 9 GAMES Add Bonner's brief and messy stint as Clark's teammate in Indiana before forcing her way out of town, and the volatility wasn't exactly surprising. "Enforcer" Fever guard Sophie Cunningham didn't sit and watch her superstar get pushed around. Before the Clark-Bonner scene, Cunningham stepped into the confrontation and pointed directly at Bonner, who continued barking at officials as teammates tried to pull her away. Cameras later caught Cunningham laughing as Bonner's meltdown escalated, and both players were hit with technical fouls. Mercury star and Bonner's girlfriend Alyssa Thomas rushed in to defend Bonner. Indiana forward Myisha Hines-Allen jumped into the scrum. The refs started handing out technical fouls like free samples, slapping Thomas and Hines-Allen with a double technical. Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner. Because she had already been assessed a technical foul moments earlier, the shove counted as her second of the night, earning an automatic ejection. CAITLIN CLARK GETS POKED IN EYE, SHOVED TO GROUND IN SKIRMISH WITH SUN PLAYERS All the whistles, reviews and ejections turned the final period into an absolute marathon. The fourth quarter alone stretched to 44 minutes. When asked about the chippy ending, Clark kept her focus on the officiating and the game's stop-and-start pace. "Obviously I appreciate the refs just calling the fouls," Clark said. She also joked that the game might be on record for the longest fourth quarter in WNBA history. Despite the chaos threatening to derail Indiana's momentum, Clark made sure the Fever stayed focused on the only thing that mattered. "Just stay focused on the goals," Clark added. "That's to win the game." WNBA rivalries and personalities ... Monday night's showdown delivered plenty of both. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela   ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39f23e1972385678347dd5 Science Center names new CEO te 2026-06-23T02:41:02.003Z Science Center names new CEO Tammy Stewart The board of trustees of Arizona Science Center announced its unanimous appointment of Tammy Stewart as the next Hazel A. Hare president and CEO. Since September 2025, Stewart has served as interim CEO and she has been a longtime member of the leadership team at the Arizona Science Center. Stewart has been a transformative leader at Arizona Science Center, the organization said, overseeing the $14 million operation of the 164,000-square-foot facility with more than 120 employees. She has guided the organization in its mission to inspire curiosity, delivering innovative programs, exhibitions, and experiences that engage audiences of all ages. With 25 years of experience in museum and cultural organization operations and fundraising, Stewart has held leadership roles at Arizona Science Center, Phoenix Art Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and Long Beach Symphony. Under her guidance, teams successfully raised more than $150 million to support capital initiatives and ongoing operations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39f2151972385678347d9f Budgets galore: Pima County, school districts vote on 2026-27 spending te 2026-06-23T02:40:21.050Z Budgets galore: Pima County, school districts vote on 2026-27 spending Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39eb4c1972385678347c5f Austin Metcalf's father accuses media pundits of trying to monetize his son's death 'for clicks' te 2026-06-23T02:11:24.704Z Austin Metcalf's father accuses media pundits of trying to monetize his son's death 'for clicks' Jeff Metcalf, the father of slain 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, accused some pundits of attempting to "monetize" his son’s death and revealed whether convicted killer Karmelo Anthony’s family has ever apologized. "They're looking for their 15 minutes of fame, or their clickbait or their clicks. They're just looking to monetize the death of my son," Metcalf told "The Will Cain Show" on Monday. His comments come as newly released evidence paints a clearer picture of the moments leading up to and following the fatal 2025 stabbing incident. In police body camera footage from the day of the stabbing, when an officer refers to Anthony as the "alleged suspect" while placing him in handcuffs, Anthony replies, "I’m not alleged. I did it." TEXAS TRACK MEET STABBING SUSPECT TOLD RESPONDING OFFICER HE 'DID IT': DOCS Metcalf responded to comments made by "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin earlier Monday, when she said she could not understand why Anthony’s case was not determined to be self-defense. "I really wish they wouldn't speak about it at all because one, if that woman said that, she has no idea about the facts of the case, but she wants to spew her public opinion on a platform that reaches millions of people every day," he said. "She is completely wrong," he added, offering to join "The View" to discuss his son’s murder. KARMELO ANTHONY’S SELF-DEFENSE CLAIM COULD DEFINE MURDER TRIAL IN HIGH SCHOOL TRACK MEET STABBING: ANALYST The murder trial of Austin Metcalf evolved into a national discussion of race, with many media personalities backing the defense’s assertion that Anthony acted in self-defense when he stabbed 17-year-old Metcalf at a track meet in April 2025. Anthony was convicted of first-degree murder earlier this month and sentenced to 35 years in prison. Jeff Metcalf criticized those who politicized his son’s murder or framed it through a racial lens, saying he never wanted that to happen. "The two things I said on one of the first interviews I ever did was, ‘Please don't make this about race, please don't politicize it,’" he said. "But they chose to do both." The elder Metcalf expressed disappointment that the case became so focused on race, telling host Will Cain that skin color is an irrelevant factor in his son’s murder. "We don't see color. So, all I see is character in people. I don't care what color you are," the father said. "I want to judge you on how you treat people." AUSTIN METCALF'S DAD EXPRESSES EMPATHY FOR KARMELO ANTHONY AS KILLER'S PARENTS SAY 'THEY DID A NUMBER ON US' Metcalf slightly empathized with his son’s killer while discussing how Anthony’s parents left him alone in the courtroom during a sensitive time during the trial. "As soon as the verdict was read, he was guilty, his family and some other advocates left the courtroom and turned in their badges," he told Fox News. "They weren't there for the sentencing, and they were not there for victim impact statements. They left that poor child up there by himself." Metcalf also revealed whether Anthony’s family has ever reached out to apologize. "Have you ever spoken to the Anthony's?" Cain asked. "No," Metcalf responded. MOURNING MOTHER, TWIN BROTHER OF SLAIN TEXAS TEEN SPEAK OUT: 'LOST MY BEST FRIEND IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE' "No apology, no remorse?" Cain replied. "Nothing," Metcalf said. The father also reflected on his son Austin’s memory, remembering him as a "God-fearing" leader more than one year after his death. "He had compassion. He showed love," he explained. "He always helped. Always was helping his teammates, always helping the younger kids from middle school who were transitioning to high school football. He would go and talk to them and tell them what to expect. He would coach them in the weight room." "I mean, this is a trauma that you carry the rest of your life." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39eb391972385678347c56 Terrifying scene unfolds as metal cabana frame crashes into packed casino pool area te 2026-06-23T02:11:05.247Z Terrifying scene unfolds as metal cabana frame crashes into packed casino pool area A powerful wind gust sent a metal cabana frame crashing into a crowded pool area at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday evening, injuring five people. The incident unfolded at the DAER Club, a rooftop entertainment venue at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, according to reports. Strong winds struck an outdoor section of the venue, causing the structure to partially collapse. DISNEY WORLD GUESTS SHAKEN AS RARE EARTHQUAKE NEAR CUBA JOLTS FLORIDA Five people were transported to Memorial Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, reports noted. Videos shared online showed guests and employees rushing to help those trapped beneath the fallen structure, with several people lifting sections of the metal frame before first responders arrived. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The cabana frame was lifted by strong winds before crashing into an area occupied by guests near the resort's pool deck. Fox News Digital reached out to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for comment. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ One bystander who recorded the aftermath said he had been standing near the area moments before the incident occurred. In a social media post, the witness said he walked away shortly before the structure came down, and later described feeling shocked by how narrowly he avoided being caught underneath it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "I am still in shock. I keep thinking that I was supposed to be standing there, but for some reason I moved away at the last moment," the user wrote. Fox News Digital previously reported on another weather-related accident in which a New Jersey lifeguard was impaled by a beach umbrella that became airborne during windy conditions. The incident occurred at Asbury Park's 3rd Avenue Beach in June 2025. First responders found the woman conscious and alert after an umbrella stake pierced her shoulder. Fire officials later said the lifeguard remained awake throughout the ordeal and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The incident prompted renewed warnings about securing outdoor equipment during windy conditions, particularly at beaches and other open-air recreation areas. Stepheny Price of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39eb0f1972385678347c1e As Vance Leads Iran Negotiations, Trump Creates Disruptions in His Path te 2026-06-23T02:10:23.271Z As Vance Leads Iran Negotiations, Trump Creates Disruptions in His Path Vice President JD Vance is in a politically precarious spot. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39e8a51972385678347bda DOJ investigating NYC coffee shop over hostile social post about pro-Israel politician te 2026-06-23T02:00:05.850Z DOJ investigating NYC coffee shop over hostile social post about pro-Israel politician The Department of Justice (DOJ) says it has opened an investigation into a New York City coffee shop after it blasted Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., in a social media post, saying it should not have served him, and he should never come back due to his support of Israel.  Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon said the DOJ has opened an investigation into the Poetica Coffee Shop in Brooklyn. Dhillon says the department is aware of the "denial of service taunts" directed at Goldman and says federal law prohibits public accommodations, including coffee shops, from discriminating against patrons based on race, religion, or national origin. Dhillon says the alleged denial of service could violate federal anti-discrimination law and says enforcement action is possible. In a now-deleted Facebook post, Poetica Coffee said it issued a refund to Goldman after learning that he had stopped by the location with his young daughter. The shop added that it would have simply turned Goldman away if staff had recognized him at the time. SMOOTHIE KING FIRES EMPLOYEES WHO REFUSED TO SERVE CUSTOMERS OVER TRUMP SWEATSHIRT "Hey Congressman Dan Goldman, we see that you stopped by our shop today for a coffee. Do you see how it doesn’t taste like genocide juice? Or are you still having a hard time telling the difference?" the post stated, referring to Goldman’s support for Israel and accusations that the Jewish state has committed genocide against Palestinians during the war in Gaza. "See, here at Poetica, we don’t serve racists, fascists, homophobes, genocide enablers, or anyone in between," the post continued. "Too bad we didn’t recognize you right away, or we would have turned you away. We issued you a refund—we don’t need your money (it’s probably coming from AIPAC anyways). Enjoy your loss on Tuesday. Don’t ever come to Poetica." In a statement on social media, Goldman said he was disappointed by the shop's remarks. "I’m sorry to see this post," he said. "The barista could not have been nicer to my 7-year-old daughter and me—allowing her to use the bathroom even though we had not purchased anything. I made sure to buy a coffee in return for her kindness. I hope you at least make sure she gets the tip that she deserved." In response, the shop said it was the barista's idea to refund Goldman's purchase. The poster added that they will be voting against Goldman, who faces a Democratic primary challenge from former city Comptroller Brad Lander. DEMOCRATIC REP FEARS PARTY TURNING ANTISEMITIC PROTESTERS INTO 'MARTYRS' IN BATTLE AGAINST TRUMP DEPORTATIONS Fox News Digital has reached out to Goldman and the coffee shop, as well as the offices of New York State Attorney General Letitia James and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. "No comment. We stand against genocide," a staffer told the New York Post. The shop's social media post was quickly criticized online. Mark Treyger, the CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, said the incident warrants a review under city and state human rights laws. MAMDANI IN THE HOT SEAT AFTER FIRST VETO DERAILS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM: 'DISAPPOINTED' "Turning a cup of coffee into a Jewish identity litmus test is an affront to the law, our values, and every New Yorker who rejects discrimination," he wrote on X. "If an identifiable Jewish customer walks into a coffee shop wearing a kippah or Magen David, are they expected to first disclose their views on Middle East policy before being served?" The incident appears to contradict the opening statement on Poetica Coffee's website by its owner, Parviz Mukhamadkulov, an Uzbek immigrant who opened his first location in 2020. "In practice, it looks like a café where the door doesn't close on anyone, where tea gets poured before anyone asks who you are," the website states. "The guest is sacred because the act of welcoming is how a community keeps itself intact." The shop also claims on its site that "whoever walks through the door is treated with unconditional dignity." "Not as a customer. Not as a transaction. As someone who arrived and deserves to be welcomed," the site reads. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39e1ea1972385678347a63 Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer heads back to Mexico as MLB continues to shut him out te 2026-06-23T01:31:22.396Z Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer heads back to Mexico as MLB continues to shut him out Trevor Bauer is heading back to Mexico ... another reminder that no matter how well he pitches, Major League Baseball remains unwilling to welcome him back. After dominating the Atlantic League with the Long Island Ducks, where he broke franchise strikeout records and threw a seven-inning no-hitter, the 35-year-old right-hander is heading back to Mexico: officially re-signed with the Diablos Rojos. Bauer is returning to the club where he went 10-0 during a dominant 2024 run, not because he lacks options on the mound, but because he has run out of willing suitors in the majors. In seven starts for the Flock, Bauer posted a stellar 5-1 record with a 2.36 ERA, racking up 66 strikeouts against just seven walks in 42 innings. TREVOR BAUER THROWS NO-HITTER FOR LONG ISLAND DUCKS IN JUST SECOND US START SINCE 2021 The 2020 National League Cy Young Award winner isn't playing south of the border due to a decline in talent. Bauer remains in professional exile following a league suspension that permanently altered the trajectory of his career. Commissioner Rob Manfred originally issued Bauer an unprecedented 324-game suspension, which an independent arbitrator later reduced to 192 games. As a result, Bauer forfeited roughly $37.5 million of his $102 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers eventually released him anyway, choosing to pay out the remainder of the deal rather than keep him on the roster. The firestorm began with allegations made by Lindsey Hill. While media outlets heavily covered the initial accusations, the public narrative shifted dramatically when explosive evidence came to light. Bauer was never charged with a crime, and text messages later surfaced showing Hill explicitly discussing plans to target a wealthy athlete for financial gain. EX-MLB PLAYER SAYS HIS LIFE AFTER BASEBALL WAS 'RUINED' BY SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS: 'CAN'T GET A JOB' Their legal dispute ended in a zero-dollar settlement, with neither side paying the other. Despite the legal resolution, Bauer's path back to Major League Baseball remains blocked. Major-league teams continue to hand crucial innings to struggling starters while insisting to fan bases they are doing everything possible to win. The disconnect has become impossible to ignore. Bauer has spent the last several years pitching his way back into the conversation. He has won in Japan, dominated in Mexico, rebuilt his public image through his digital platforms and just finished a strong showcase on Long Island. So Bauer heads back to Mexico City, continuing a journey that has taken him everywhere except the bigs. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela   ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39e1c01972385678347a35 Judge Blocks Bans on Using Food Stamps for Sugary Drinks and Candy te 2026-06-23T01:30:40.922Z Judge Blocks Bans on Using Food Stamps for Sugary Drinks and Candy A federal judge ruled that the Agriculture Department lacked the authority to approve state waivers that restrict what SNAP participants can buy with their benefits. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39e1ac1972385678347a06 The running list: major tech layoffs in 2026 where employers cited AI te 2026-06-23T01:30:20.450Z The running list: major tech layoffs in 2026 where employers cited AI A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39df6a19723856783479e1 Prominent businessman learns fate in boat crash case that killed teen, maimed another te 2026-06-23T01:20:42.964Z Prominent businessman learns fate in boat crash case that killed teen, maimed another Miami real estate developer George Pino was found not guilty in connection with a boat crash off Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in September 2022 that killed one teenager and left another with permanent disabilities. The verdict was handed down on Monday acquitting Pino, 55, who was charged with second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide for the crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left another teen, Katy Puig, now 21, with life-changing injuries, according to NBC 6. The verdict comes after an emotional eight days of testimony in South Florida. During closing arguments, prosecutors argued that Pino was reckless when he crashed his boat into a channel marker during Labor Day weekend in 2022, while the defense maintained that the collision was an accident. FLORIDA MEN CHARGED IN FATAL BOATING HIT-AND-RUN OF 15-YEAR-OLD BALLERINA "We are grateful to the jurors for their careful consideration of the evidence and for reaching a just verdict," lead defense attorney Howard Srebnick said in a statement after the verdict, according to the outlet. "From the beginning, we have maintained that the events of September 4, 2022, were a tragic accident, not a crime. The testimony presented at trial—including unrebutted accounts from eyewitnesses who saw no signs of impairment—confirmed that Mr. Pino was not under the influence, was not operating the vessel recklessly, and that he did everything he could to protect his passengers after the accident." Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez-Rundle, who prosecuted the case, said she was disappointed with the verdict but accepts the jury's decision. "While everyone in our community and beyond recognizes the tragedy surrounding the Labor Day 2022 boating death of Lucy Fernandez and the permanent disabling of Katy Puig, my prosecutors and I have believed that the totality of George Pino's actions on the waters of Biscayne Bay were reckless and constituted a crime as defined by Florida's criminal statutes," she said in a statement. MIAMI SAILING CAMP DISASTER BOAT CAPTAIN TESTED FOR ALCOHOL AFTER DEADLY COLLISION, 7-YEAR-OLD VICTIM ID’D "Sadly, I know that this verdict brings no comfort to the Fernandez and Puig families who forever must live with the tragedy of what happened. In a case like this, there are no winners or losers," she added. "Mr. Pino must live with what he did, while the Fernandez and Puig families will grapple with the consequences of his actions." On Sept. 4, 2022, Pino and his wife hosted a birthday celebration for their daughter on their boat. Investigators said Pino was operating the family's 29-foot boat as it returned to the dock when it hit a channel marker near Boca Chita Key. Pino told investigators that another boat had passed by and created a large wake. He said he turned to check on the teenagers after the wake, which caused him to collide with the marker. The impact of the crash caused everyone on board to fall overboard and into the water. The crash also resulted in a large hole in the side of the vessel. Eleven of the 14 passengers were injured, including six who were transported to a hospital. Fernandez later died from her injuries and Puig suffered a traumatic brain injury that left her with a lifetime of disabilities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39dd121972385678347965 After questionable remarks from star Milly Alcock, new tracking shows 'Supergirl' on track for $200M loss te 2026-06-23T01:10:42.623Z After questionable remarks from star Milly Alcock, new tracking shows 'Supergirl' on track for $200M loss If there's one thing that modern Hollywood specializes in, it's unforced errors. There are dozens of examples of major studio properties that had what appeared to be an easy path to profitability. "The Marvels" was the continuation of the all-powerful Marvel Cinematic Universe, a follow-up to a wildly successful franchise. New release "The Mandalorian and Grogu" was part of the expanded Star Wars universe. The most recent "Superman" from James Gunn was a reboot of one of the most popular comic book characters in history, with creative talent behind it that had already delivered mega-hits like "The Guardians of the Galaxy." Instead, those movies were financial disappointments, to one degree or another. All thanks to predictable mistakes from the entertainment industry. "The Marvels" came after Marvel Studios shot its brand in the foot by focusing too much on unpopular characters to check desired boxes. It flopped, dramatically. "The Mandalorian and Grogu" is set to lose Disney around $100 million because they degraded the Star Wars brand so successfully over the years. "Snow White" was another monumental flop after actress Rachel Zegler spent the entire press campaign undermining it. "Superman," while hardly a flop, disappointed at the box office after Gunn made bizarre comments about the film's supposed political message. Even though the film had no specific political focus. STAR WARS FRANCHISE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE AS 'THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU' DISAPPOINTS IN OPENING BOX OFFICE But apparently bizarre comments and financial failures are what the James Gunn era at DC Studios is all about. Because the latest pre-release tracking data on this weekend's "Supergirl" release has gone from disastrously bad to monumental failure. And the film's star, Milly Alcock, is sure to shoulder some of the blame. Alcock, as a reminder, implied in a March interview that she'd been receiving criticism for being a woman starring as a...female superhero. Which makes little sense. "It definitely made me aware that simply existing as a woman in that space is something that people comment on," she told Vanity Fair. "We have become very comfortable having this weird ownership of women’s bodies. I can’t really stop them. I can only be myself."  When reaction to those remarks was generally negative, Alcock got defensive and doubled down. "I didn’t even say ‘men’ — I said ‘people!’" she said in a profile for Variety. "And they got so angry. I was like, ‘You’re proving my point. You’re proving my point!’" Apparently unaware that those remarks then proved she had, in fact, been referring to unknown male fans who supposedly criticized her for playing "Supergirl." But that wasn't the only odd statement she made during that portion of the press tour. Alcock said much of the criticism came from those who said they were a "dad" or "Christian." Which apparently disqualifies them from having an opinion about a movie or casting decision. Or means that any comments are supposedly hypocritical. "And it’s from a lot of people whose profiles have no photo, who are burner accounts," Alcock said. "Or someone’s name and then ‘Dad of four, Christian,’ which is hilarious to me." As if that wasn't enough, just a few days ago, Alcock addressed the sexuality of the "Supergirl" character in a response to a question from Queerly Radio. When the host asked whether that was something Alcock had "explored" her character's supposed "queerness" in preparing for the role, she answered, "It wasn't, but in honor of 'Pride month,' as I'm getting all these questions...I don't know. I think that what makes this film beautiful is that it's not centered around a man, it's not centered around love at all. I don't really know. I don't know. I don't know. She probably goes both ways." It's like watching the "Snow White" debacle unfold again, years later. Relatedly, as the film's release on June 26 rapidly approaches, there's new box office tracking data out. In May, Box Office Theory estimates said that "Supergirl" could reach as high as $65 million in its opening weekend. Even that would have been a disappointment, given the film's estimated $250 million cost between production and marketing. With the 50/50 revenue breakdown between studios and movie theaters, a $250 million movie generally needs to reach $500 million globally to break even. And in fact, original marketing estimates may have been low, considering a new report says the film received a $100 million "promo partner" campaign, the largest ever for DC. As a point of comparison, "Superman" opened to $125 million domestically and topped out at $618 million worldwide. Half that first weekend gross would make it nearly impossible to reach $500 million, and even $400 million would be unlikely, at best. Well, things have only gotten worse since. Much, much worse. In their latest update, Box Office Theory has now put the range of weekend grosses for "Supergirl" at between $39-51 million. That's a decrease of $8-14 million from the previous estimates. And it spells disaster for Hollywood and DC Studios. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Taking the midway point of those numbers, an opening weekend of $45 million would be a monumental failure. Big-budget films typically bring in around 40-45% of their total gross in the first weekend. Particularly in the busy summer season where high-profile releases hit theaters each week. That implies a total domestic gross in the $100-108 million range. Even if it doubles that total in international markets, a $300 million total would mean around $200 million in losses for Warner Bros. and DC Studios. "Supergirl" was likely never going to be a huge hit for DC. It's a character with little general fan interest, and Gunn failed to build buzz and momentum for his new version of an "expanded universe" in the DC Studios world with "Superman." But they could have maximized fan interest and their return on investment with better story ideas, marketing and public relations. The film's trailer looked unoriginal and uninteresting. Alcock has little-to-no name recognition, and instead of building up a positive profile of herself and the movie, has come across as unlikable and divisive in the press tour. This isn't rocket science. Don't alienate potential customers by unnecessarily making them the enemy. Don't make yourself the center of the story, when it should be the movie and its qualities. That can't guarantee financial success, but it won't hurt box office either. Instead, Alcock has done the opposite. She's made everything about her, her views and ideology. That's her choice, but she's then going to shoulder some of the blame when it fails. And boy oh boy, does this movie look like it's going to fail. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39dad119723856783478e2 Trump says Colombia's 'El Tigre' will be a 'great president' as socialist opponent launches legal challenge te 2026-06-23T01:01:05.826Z Trump says Colombia's 'El Tigre' will be a 'great president' as socialist opponent launches legal challenge President Donald Trump congratulated conservative attorney and businessman Abelardo de la Espriella on becoming president of Colombia Monday at the White House. Yet while he holds a slim lead and is the favorite to win over left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, authorities have yet to officially certify the result. With 99.9% of votes counted, de la Espriella led with 49.7% to Cepeda's 48.7%. De la Espriella, known to his supporters as "El Tigre," dominated in the country's mountainous interior and the vote-rich state of Antioquia, while Cepeda won in the capital Bogotá and performed well in coastal regions, following trends of recent presidential elections. Cepeda has challenged the results, citing irregularities at thousands of polling stations. Nonetheless, overturning the election would be unprecedented in Colombian history. If de la Espriella does hold out, it will mirror a continent-wide rightward shift seen in recent electoral results in Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru, where conservative Keiko Fujimori appears poised to win the presidency. ANTI-CARTEL HARDLINER CHANNELS TRUMP IN BID TO END COLOMBIA'S LEFTIST ERA IN PIVOTAL ELECTION Donald Trump congratulated de la Espriella during a signing at the White House on Monday. Trump told reporters that, "He called me last night, and he thanked me for the endorsement. He won. He won the election." In response to a question on relations between the U.S. and Colombia, Trump asserted that things would be "Much better. It'll be better. He's going to be a great president." The election featured two candidates representing polar opposites of the Colombian political spectrum. De la Espriella, known as ‘El Tigre’ by his supporters, has enjoyed the enthusiastic backing of Donald Trump, promised a return to the law-and-order approach of former President Alvaro Uribe, and pledged an aggressive military campaign against guerrilla groups and criminal organizations, while Cepeda vowed to continue the negotiation-based strategy of Petro, a longtime political ally. Ivan Cepeda is a longtime figure on the Colombian left, and served as senator for 12 years, following a four-year stint in the Chamber of Representatives. His father, Manuel Cepeda, was a prominent figure in the Colombian Communist Party, and was assassinated in 1994 during a particularly bloody era in Colombia's internal conflict. TRUMP DOUBLES DOWN ON COLOMBIA CRACKDOWN, CALLS PETRO ‘LUNATIC,’ VOWS TO END ALL US PAYMENTS OVER DRUGS The first round of the election, held on May 31, saw de la Espriella win 43.7% of the vote, to Cepeda's 40.9%, with right-wing Senator Paloma Valencia placing a distant third, at 6.9%. On Sunday evening, Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated de la Espriella on the result, saying, "The Trump Administration looks forward to working closely with your incoming administration to advance regional security cooperation, end illegal immigration to the United States." COLOMBIAN PRESIDENT PETRO THREATENS MILITARY RESPONSE AFTER TRUMP WARNS COLOMBIA MAY BE NEXT TARGET While the issues driving American and Colombian politics remain considerably distinct, de la Espriella's insurgent outsider campaign emulated Trump's in many ways, particularly in the sense that neither held elected nor appointed office prior to winning the presidency, launching successful campaigns almost entirely outside the existing party structure. The defining safety and security issue set de la Espriella on a winning course, as he honed something of a strongman image to forcefully critique the Petro administration's policy of peace through negotiation with armed groups in opposition to the Colombian government. It is widely believed that Petro's negotiation-based approach and restraint with respect to military action has allowed such groups as the ELN (National Liberation Army), and various dissident elements of the FARC to regroup, boost recruitment and regain control of key territory and drug trafficking routes. De la Espriella promised a return to an aggressive military campaign to reclaim territory from terrorist groups and cartels, and pledged to build "mega-prisons", citing the policies of El Salvador's Nayib Bukele as a model for eradicating criminal groups. A de la Espriella administration will also likely mark a return to free-market economics, decreased governmental intervention in the economy, and a renewed push to lower taxes. A strengthened U.S.-Colombia relationship is also a certainty, following an era of considerable tensions between Petro and Trump, which led to a series of acrimonious social media exchanges. Historically, Colombia was the U.S.' strongest ally in the region, but the relationship has weakened considerably under the tenure of Petro. Political analysts will also be closely watching the dynamic between Colombia and Venezuela.  De la Espriella is likely to follow the Trump administration's lead in Bogotá's approach to the new Delcy Rodriguez administration, demanding a timeline for free and fair elections, and calling on the Venezuelan government to aggressively pursue the ELN Marxist guerrilla group in border regions where it has long sought refuge, and had an allegedly close relationship with former dictator Nicolás Maduro. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39dabe19723856783478d4 Golf Channel analyst calls Long Island fans 'a stain on the game' after US Open incidents te 2026-06-23T01:00:46.375Z Golf Channel analyst calls Long Island fans 'a stain on the game' after US Open incidents One analyst has a bone to pick with a specific region of golf fans following the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills this past week. Golf Channel’s Eamon Lynch believes a golf major shouldn’t ever come across Long Island, New York again after seeing what unfolded at one of the country’s storied courses in Shinnecock Hills during the U.S. Open. "Long Island golf fans re a stain on the game of golf," Lynch said during a segment on Monday following Wyndham Clark’s second U.S. Open victory for his career. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Lynch continued to unload on Long Islanders who attended the event, saying they "do not deserve" to see another major at any of its storied courses, including Bethpage Black, which hosted this past year’s Ryder Cup. Clark was at the center of Lynch’s argument, as authorities had to kick patrons at Shinnecock Hills on Sunday out after heckling the U.S. Open’s leader. Fans were heard screaming, "Don’t choke Wyndham," as well as, "Get in the bunker" during his final round. "This isn’t a New York problem," Lynch added. "It doesn’t happen at Winged Foot, doesn’t happen at Baltusrol on the other side of the Hudson River. It happens on Long Island every single time." NEW YORK GOLF FANS DESERVE TO BE CALLED OUT, SAM BURNS HAS A GOOD CRY, WYNDHAM CLARK'S BEST SHOT AT SHINNECOCK As of now, the PGA of America has the PGA Championship set up for Bethpage Black in 2033. At that very course, Rory McIlroy and other members of Team Europe were the subject of taunts and heckling that got in the way of the Ryder Cup this past summer. McIlroy was even seen stepping back from the ball to quip back at one of the hecklers, while others, including his friend Shane Lowry, were also quick to respond. Then, during Team Europe’s victory run on American soil, McIlroy’s wife, Erica Stoll, had a beer thrown at her while walking on the course. "I don’t think we should ever accept that in golf," McIlroy said at the time. "I think golf should be held to a higher standard than what was seen out there this week." While nothing of the sort was seen during the four rounds at the U.S. Open this past week, Lynch still believes Long Island golf fans have been too "repetitive" and "predictable" to allow high-stakes tournaments to be played there in the future. "It’s the drunk crypto bros who buy a ticket with Daddy’s credit card," Lynch said, even adding that some of the fans have been privileged in their lives to the point they’ve been "without ever being stopped for something they’ve said." Is there a solution? Lynch thinks Augusta National Golf Club has it right for The Masters. "Maybe golf in its entirety needs to take the August National model," he said. "No phones, no tolerance, no second chance." Shinnecock Hills saw Clark become somewhat of a villain among the crowd despite leading the pack throughout the tournament. He’s had a history of throwing clubs, and he notoriously was banned from Oakmont during the 2025 U.S. Open after damaging two lockers inside the clubhouse out of frustration. He’s no longer allowed on the property. But despite Clark’s wrongdoings on and off the course, the decorum of being a golf patron, especially at a major championship, is paramount. Lynch feels those on Long Island are not following suit.   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/6a39d8631972385678347844 Hobbs signs final batch of bills for the 2026 session te 2026-06-23T00:50:43.263Z Hobbs signs final batch of bills for the 2026 session Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs steps down from the podium on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives building on Jan. 12, 2026, after giving her annual state of the state address. (Photo by Caitlin Sievers/Arizona Mirror) Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed 51 pieces of legislation on Monday, the last of the bills that the state legislature sent to her before it ended the annual legislative session on June 13.  During a series of long days during their last week in session, the legislature sent Hobbs more than 200 pieces of legislation. On Friday, Hobbs signed 72 of those bills and vetoed 88 of them. The 51 remaining pieces of legislation that the Democratic governor signed on Monday were passed with bipartisan support, while the 88 that she previously vetoed were backed by only Republicans.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Some of the bills that Hobbs signed on Monday are:  House Bill 2960, establishing the Veterans’ Specialty Court Grant Program, which will provide grants for counties and municipalities to create their own Veterans’ Specialty courts to support the rehabilitation and reintegration of veterans as contributing members of their communities. House Bill 4117, which makes interfering with a religious service or religious activity a misdemeanor House Bill 2406, which prohibits images and x-rays of a deceased child that are created by a medical examiner from being released to anyone except the child’s parents or guardians, law enforcement officials or lawyers involved in a criminal case.  Senate Bill 1627, which allows K-12 schools to ban recreational drone use within 200 feet of a school.  Senate Bill 1560, which increases the cap for water supply revolving fund project loans from $3 million to $20 million.  Senate Bill 1275, which allows county attorneys to create a court diversion program for military veterans.  Hobbs also signed numerous pieces of routine legislation that continue the existence of state regulatory boards like the beef council, veterinary board and state land department. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39d5f519723856783477a1 Storms Disrupt World Cup Matches in Philadelphia and New Jersey te 2026-06-23T00:40:21.716Z Storms Disrupt World Cup Matches in Philadelphia and New Jersey The ponchos came out as fans did what they could to stay dry. The France-Iraq match in Philadelphia endured a lengthy weather delay. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39d3d91972385678347763 DOJ backs nuns caring for dying cancer patients in fight against New York trans ideology mandate te 2026-06-23T00:31:21.425Z DOJ backs nuns caring for dying cancer patients in fight against New York trans ideology mandate The Justice Department is backing a group of Catholic nuns who say New York's transgender policies could force them to choose between their religious beliefs and continuing to care for indigent cancer patients in their final days. "States should take notice that they cannot require Americans to abandon their religious beliefs in the name of woke gender ideology," Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division said in a Thursday statement. "For more than a century, the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne have provided free palliative care to indigent cancer patients in their last days," Dhillon added. "New York’s law would force these religious women to choose between their faith and their license if they wish to continue serving the dying." ADVENT PEACE DEMANDS ACTION: DEFEND THOSE WHO RISK THEIR LIVES TO WORSHIP FREELY The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, who operate a home for dying cancer patients in Westchester County, argue New York's law could subject them to fines, loss of their operating license and other penalties if they refuse to comply with requirements related to gender identity, pronouns, room assignments and access to sex-specific facilities. If the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne do not comply with the New York transgender mandate, they face fines up to $2,000 per violation — rising to $5,000 — court-ordered forced compliance, loss of licensing and up to one year in prison and fines up to $10,000. The New York transgender mandate, the "Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and people living with HIV long-term care facility residents' bill of rights," signed into law on Nov. 30, 2023, bans long-term care facilities and staff "from discriminating against any resident on the basis of a resident’s actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or HIV status," according to a press release from Hochul's office. WHO IS JAMES ERDMAN III? CIA WHISTLEBLOWER WHO WENT FROM COVID MANDATE FIGHTS TO SENATE SPOTLIGHT The sisters say that the New York transgender law would require them to assign rooms by gender identity, not biological sex; allow access to opposite-sex bathrooms; allow expression, relationships and identity practices; use preferred pronouns; require staff training in gender ideology; and post a public notice stating compliance with the law. In their lawsuit, filed on April 6, the sisters highlighted that during the four-year reporting period from Feb. 1, 2022, through Jan. 31, 2026, the New York State Department of Health had received "zero complaints" from their residents, compared with "more than 55,000 complaints against other nursing homes," and an average of 23 citations per facility during the same period. Martin Nussbaum, general counsel for Catholic Benefits Association, who is representing the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, told Fox News Digital that the sisters' risk of lost licensing applies both to the entity, Rosary Hill Home, and to its staff members who are professionally licensed. ADVENT PEACE DEMANDS ACTION: DEFEND THOSE WHO RISK THEIR LIVES TO WORSHIP FREELY "Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s formal certification of Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne v. Hochul as a case of ‘general public importance’ sends a welcome signal that a state’s policy preference for gender ideology does not trump the protection for religious freedom embedded in our country’s DNA," Nussbaum said. In a statement to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said "This is just another sad attempt by the Trump administration to weaponize the justice system to attack political opponents in an election year. New York’s decision to move to a single fiscal intermediary has already saved taxpayers more than a billion dollars while deterring fraud, waste and abuse. As many courts have already held, the transition to a single fiscal intermediary was lawful and appropriate. We are confident the facts are on our side." Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Justice for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39d3c51972385678347745 Former Iowa news anchor clarifies sudden departure, insists he was not 'quitting on-air' te 2026-06-23T00:31:01.968Z Former Iowa news anchor clarifies sudden departure, insists he was not 'quitting on-air' Former Iowa news anchor Dustin Nolan released a statement clarifying his now viral farewell from KWQC TV6 on Friday. "Facts matter," Nolan began his statement on Monday. "Journalism matters. Being truthful matters. That was my message on Friday, and now it's being twisted to fit whatever ideology people want. I was not going to speak on the virality of my farewell message and hoped the interest would fade. But now, seeing multiple publications twist my words into unintended meanings, I feel I must set the record straight." Nolan was referring to his announcement during a KWQC TV6 broadcast where he revealed he was stepping down from his job and the news industry. FROM LEGACY NEWS TO LIBERAL PUNDITRY: THE JOURNALISTS WHO DROPPED THE PRETENSE AFTER LEAVING CORPORATE MEDIA "I’ll try to get through this," Nolan said. "Well, before we go this morning, I have an announcement. Today is my last day here at KWQC TV6. I have chosen to step away from the news industry. Before I say goodbye, I just want to say, I hope every one of you that’s allowed me to be a part of your mornings know just how important that I have taken this job." Since his comments gained nationwide attention, Nolan pushed back against what he described as a twist of his story to fit a narrative agenda. "First I was not quitting on-air. I decided with my wife months ago, and the station had the job posted months ago. Second, I was not blasting the news station or the news industry. I was simply explaining my approach to journalism and reminding everyone why we do what we do. Finally, I was not fired or forced out. Again, this was a hard decision for me, but one that will allow me to follow a dream I've always had," Nolan wrote. PBS AFFILIATE BOARD CHAIRMAN UNDER FIRE AFTER SAYING HE HOPES TRUMP SUFFERS STROKE Nolan added that he was not at liberty to discuss his future plans at the time. He also attacked publications who published the story "without asking for context" and framed his decision as a stance against journalism. "To the publications that posted this story without asking for context and those who grasped at straws to create a storyline that simply isn't there, you're part of the problem. Especially the ones who used our son's name in the story without our permission. Shame on you. To those who may be disappointed to hear that this wasn't an anchor taking a stand against the industry, I hope you know that local journalists are working hard every day to be the difference in the industry. Our world needs strong journalists now more than ever," Nolan said. ILLINOIS TV ANCHOR RESIGNS AFTER SUSPENSION OVER 'NON-PARTISAN' CHARLIE KIRK TRIBUTE He closed by thanking the people in the Quad Cities who reached out to him since his departure. In an additional comment to Fox News Digital, Nolan stood by his statement, claiming it "speaks for itself." "I really just wanted to thank our viewers for welcoming us into their homes each morning and tell them how I've approached my job. I really did not expect people to take what I said and twist it into a narrative I never intended," Nolan said. Fox News Digital reached out to KWQC TV6 for comment. Nolan has worked for KWQC TV6, an NBC-affiliate organization, since 2022. He and his wife previously took home a Mid-America Emmy in 2025 for Best Morning/Daytime newscast in the medium and small market category. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39d39c1972385678347717 Collapsed Surfside Condo Had Been Failing for Weeks, Investigators Find te 2026-06-23T00:30:20.503Z Collapsed Surfside Condo Had Been Failing for Weeks, Investigators Find Two columns that held up the building’s pool deck began to fail several weeks before the 2021 collapse, according to a new federal report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39d18119723856783476bd US official says JD Vance made 'great progress' in Iran talks, calls snub reports 'foreign propaganda' te 2026-06-23T00:21:21.587Z US official says JD Vance made 'great progress' in Iran talks, calls snub reports 'foreign propaganda' FIRST ON FOX: A U.S. official involved with the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations said that Vice President JD Vance made "great progress" in the talks, adding that "foreign propaganda" spread a falsehood that the prime minister of Qatar snubbed Vance. The U.S. official told Fox News Digital that Iranian state media originated reports of Vance being snubbed by the Qatari prime minister and Iranian leadership threatening to walk away from the negotiating table. "The vice president and the U.S. delegation departed Switzerland today after making great progress and engaging in historic talks that lasted well into the late hours over the weekend," a U.S. official present at the talks told Fox News Digital. "The negotiations set the framework for continued talks so that the unmatched efforts of the president can lead to a deal that’s best for the American people." "Those parroting foreign propaganda serve no one except the bad faith actors that want to derail negotiations," the official added. IRAN'S UNPRECEDENTED 'WHOLE-REGIME' DELEGATION AT US DEAL TALKS SIGNALS ONE GOAL: EXPERT As Vance and White House officials deliberated a peace agreement at the Bürgenstock resort on Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, a CBS poll on Sunday showed that an overwhelming 78% of Americans say that the conflict between the U.S. and Iran should come to an end. Reports from Iranian state media created confusion about the progress of the peace talks in Switzerland, with critics alleging the Qataris snubbed Vance after Qatar's prime minister and chief negotiator, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, walked past Vance and warmly greeted Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instead.  "The U.S. delegation had just spent hours with the Qataris and there was no need to re-greet someone having just spent hours with," a U.S. official said. "The decision to give statements together before the meeting was done impromptu, which is why it wasn't a staged greeting." TRUMP AGAIN SAYS DEAL IS CLOSE, THEN CONFIRMS A LAST-MINUTE AGREEMENT WITH IRAN, BUT DETAILS STILL SECRET In an interview today with Qatar’s official media outlet, Al Jazeera, Al Thani denied snubbing Vance, saying he had just spent hours with Vance and hadn’t yet greeted Sharif. He blamed the media for misrepresenting the encounter. "And they just made the issue too big," he said. Prospects of a peace agreement have already shown signs of life in the U.S., even without a final deal. The New York Times reported oil prices dipping on Monday amid expectations Vance would secure peace during the talks in Switzerland.  Critics of Vance have been vocal in the media about the vice president’s handling of the talks, echoing a sentiment among protesters that have been supporting the Islamic Republic of Iran since the onset of hostilities earlier this year. Some critics allege that Vance is surrendering to the Iranians and that the Iranians are getting more out of the peace deal than the U.S. FAR-LEFT NETWORK ACTIVATES TO FLY IRAN'S FLAG OVER AMERICA IN VICTORY AND WAGE A 'SMOKELESS WAR' ON THE US A Fox News Digital investigation found that a network of pro-communist groups funded by Neville Roy Singham, an American-born tech tycoon living in China, supporting the Chinese Communist Party and allies, like the Islamic Republic of Iran, has been behind most of the protests that have taken place.  In April, nonprofits in Singham’s network mobilized to protest President Donald Trump’s "criminal war," painting blood on their hands to symbolize what they called the "genocidal threats" the administration was making against Iran.  The Party for Socialism and Liberation, a self-declared pro-China communist group, communicated to its followers through its propaganda platform, "Liberation News," to "keep up the pressure" in combatting the war. VANCE SAYS US-IRAN TALKS END WITHOUT DEAL AFTER 21 HOURS OF NEGOTIATIONS In 2017, Singham married a co-founder of CodePink, Jodie Evans, and started pouring a documented $278 million into a network of groups that fuel anti-American protests in the United States, support the People's Republic of China and now back the Islamic Republic of Iran, a strategic partner of China and a major source of its oil imports. Despite the coordinated propaganda defending Iran, the administration has maintained its intention to rid Iran of nuclear capabilities. For more than three months, U.S.-Israeli forces have been fighting Iranian forces, a conflict which Americans have expressed concerns about.  Vance’s trip to Switzerland marks his second attempt to bring the conflict to an end. In April, he traveled to Islamabad, Pakistan, alongside Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Special Peace Envoy Jared Kushner to negotiate peace. The talks failed and Vance returned home, but he has remained a key figure in finalizing a ceasefire. His involvement with the negotiations has also led to a surge in bettors placing wagers on the vice president winning the presidency in 2028. In March, Kalshi showed Vance being beaten out for president in 2028 by both Secretary of State Marco Rubio and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Since Vance has been facilitating the peace deal this month, he surged to the top spot for the next presidential election cycle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39d1581972385678347691 Dark Smoke in a Sunny Place: Neighbors of L.A. Fire Struggle for Breath te 2026-06-23T00:20:40.115Z Dark Smoke in a Sunny Place: Neighbors of L.A. Fire Struggle for Breath The plume from the stubborn blaze in a cold-storage facility has dissipated, but people in the Boyle Heights neighborhood say they are in a toxic miasma. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39d1441972385678347662 OpenAI launches new initiative to help find and patch open-source bugs te 2026-06-23T00:20:20.153Z OpenAI launches new initiative to help find and patch open-source bugs OpenAI is attempting to tackle the security issues of the open source software community. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39ceeb1972385678347609 El traslado de $70 millones del fondo de dotación de la UA genera escrutinio te 2026-06-23T00:10:19.991Z El traslado de $70 millones del fondo de dotación de la UA genera escrutinio Leer en inglés La Universidad de Arizona afirma que su plan de asumir el control directo de decenas de millones de dólares en fondos de dotación provenientes de donantes permitirá utilizar el apoyo filantrópico de manera más eficiente; sin embargo, tanto la carta que la propia fundación envió a los donantes como la presidenta del senado docente señalan que existe otra razón para este cambio. A principios de este mes, la Fundación de la UA notificó a los donantes que transferirá a la universidad $70 millones, correspondientes a los rendimientos de fondos de dotación no destinados a becas, antes del 30 de junio, y que todos los pagos anuales futuros seguirán el mismo procedimiento a partir de julio. Este cambio otorga a la universidad la titularidad legal directa de fondos que anteriormente eran gestionados y supervisados ​​por la fundación antes de su distribución, eliminando así un mecanismo de control independiente sobre cómo se gastan los recursos sujetos a restricciones específicas por parte de los donantes. "Esto permite a la universidad aprovechar de manera más eficiente el apoyo filantrópico en beneficio de los estudiantes, la investigación y otras prioridades definidas por los donantes," declaró Mitch Zak, portavoz de la UA, añadiendo que el cambio proporciona a la universidad una mayor visibilidad directa sobre el uso de dichos fondos. Zak afirmó que la medida no afectará al capital principal de la dotación, el cual permanecerá en la fundación bajo la supervisión fiduciaria de su junta directiva. En una segunda declaración, Zak señaló que los pagos anuales "no se convierten en fondos universitarios de libre disposición" y que el cambio "mejora la visibilidad de esos recursos sin alterar las restricciones que rigen su uso;" no obstante, no explicó qué mecanismo garantizaría el cumplimiento de dichas restricciones una vez eliminado el proceso de revisión de la fundación. Sin embargo, la carta dirigida a los donantes por John-Paul Roczniak, presidente y director ejecutivo de la fundación, fue más directa: el cambio "también ayudará a la universidad a cumplir con los objetivos de ‘días de efectivo disponible’ exigidos por la Junta de Regentes de Arizona y por las agencias calificadoras de bonos de la universidad." El Foco de Tucson forma a la próxima generación de periodistas del sur de Arizona y publica sus trabajos de forma gratuita para todos. Sin muros de pago ni respaldo corporativo. Solo lectores que creen que esta comunidad merece mejores noticias locales. La Fundación UA cede control de desembolsos de fondos de donación La Fundación de la Universidad de Arizona transferirá a la universidad el control de $70 millones provenientes de desembolsos de fondos de donantes (excluyendo los destinados a becas), con efecto a partir del 30 de junio. El indicador de "días de efectivo disponible" mide cuánto tiempo puede operar una universidad utilizando los fondos disponibles sin recibir ingresos adicionales. La UA informó la semana pasada que contaba con entre 78 y 84 días de efectivo disponible, muy por debajo del mínimo de 140 exigido por la Junta de Regentes de Arizona (ABOR, por sus siglas en inglés) y este déficit ha afectado negativamente la calificación crediticia de la universidad desde su crisis financiera de 2023. En 2024 y principios de 2025, Moody's y S&P Global Ratings rebajaron la perspectiva de la UA a negativa; Moody's citó como razones la "incapacidad para ajustar el tamaño de las operaciones," la rotación en la dirección, un control financiero más débil y el escrutinio continuo sobre la gobernanza. En enero, S&P Global Ratings cambió la perspectiva de la deuda de la universidad de negativa a estable y ratificó su calificación AA-, señalando una mejora en las operaciones; no obstante, advirtió que un deterioro en la liquidez, medido en parte por los días de efectivo disponible, podría provocar una rebaja en la calificación. Zak no respondió a las preguntas de seguimiento del Foco de Tucson sobre si ABOR había sido informada del cambio o si la junta directiva de la fundación había votado al respecto. Un representante de ABOR no respondió a las solicitudes de comentarios del Foco sobre si se les consultó antes de anunciar el cambio a los donantes, qué papel de supervisión ejercen sobre el gasto de los fondos transferidos y cómo afecta dicho cambio al cálculo de los días de efectivo disponible de la UA. En un comunicado dirigido al Arizona Daily Star, ABOR afirmó que las fundaciones universitarias son "corporaciones sin fines de lucro legalmente separadas e independientes, cuyo propósito benéfico es apoyar y promover a las universidades." "La junta no las administra, pero establece expectativas claras sobre cómo las universidades deben colaborar con las fundaciones para garantizar que las donaciones se gestionen adecuadamente," señalaba el comunicado. No está claro si dichas expectativas incluyen la notificación previa ante un cambio de tal magnitud. El Foco contactó a tres miembros de la junta directiva de la Fundación de la UA que figuraban en la declaración más reciente presentada ante el IRS; se les preguntó cuándo votó la junta sobre el cambio y si el compromiso de reinversión descrito por el portavoz de la universidad constaba en alguna política escrita. Dos de ellos no respondieron antes del cierre de esta información, y un tercero indicó que ya no forma parte de la junta. Zak señaló que las unidades podrían seguir reinvirtiendo las distribuciones no gastadas "cuando proceda," pero no respondió a preguntas adicionales para precisar qué significa esto, dónde se custodiarían los fondos reinvertidos o qué directrices recibieron los directores de desarrollo cuando se anunció el cambio internamente. Asimismo, Zak no respondió a la solicitud de ejemplos de situaciones en las que el sistema actual ha resultado insuficiente, a pesar de la declaración de la universidad de que el cambio ayudará a garantizar que los recursos de los donantes se utilicen "de manera oportuna y conforme a los términos de cada acuerdo de fondo de dotación." La Universidad de Arizona ha reportado tener efectivo disponible para cubrir entre 77 y 84 días de gastos operativos, una cifra muy inferior al mínimo de 140 días exigido por la Junta de Regentes de Arizona (ABOR, por sus siglas en inglés). Foto de Gracie Kayko. Cómo funcionan los fondos de dotación Un fondo de dotación no es una cuenta bancaria común. Los donantes aportan un capital principal que se invierte de forma permanente. Solo el rendimiento anual, y no la donación original, se distribuye para su gasto. La Fundación de la UA realiza desembolsos a una tasa anual del 4.25%; esto significa que un fondo de dotación de 1 millón de dólares genera aproximadamente $42,500 dólares al año para el fin designado, de manera indefinida. La mayoría de estos fondos están sujetos a restricciones: el donante especifica exactamente qué financiará el dinero, una beca con nombre propio, una cátedra académica o un programa de investigación, y dicha designación es legalmente vinculante. La Fundación de la UA, creada en 1958, es una organización sin fines de lucro independiente cuya función es recibir, invertir y administrar donaciones privadas en nombre de la universidad. Esta separación es deliberada: al ser una institución pública, la universidad está sujeta a normas presupuestarias y mecanismos de supervisión estatales que pueden complicar la gestión de la filantropía privada. La fundación opera bajo su propia junta directiva y asume la responsabilidad fiduciaria de garantizar que las donaciones se utilicen conforme a la voluntad del donante. Históricamente, ha actuado como un mecanismo de control independiente para las distribuciones de los fondos, revisando las solicitudes para confirmar que cumplen con los acuerdos establecidos por los donantes antes de liberar los recursos a la universidad. Con el cambio que entrará en vigor el 30 de junio, la universidad recibirá dichos fondos directamente, sin pasar por esa revisión previa. Las inversiones subyacentes permanecerán bajo la gestión de la fundación. La cuestión del efectivo disponible Este cambio en la financiación se produce mientras la UA continúa recuperándose de una crisis financiera surgida en 2023, cuando la universidad reveló un déficit presupuestario de aproximadamente $240 millones. En junio pasado, la UA reportó tener efectivo disponible para cubrir unos 77 días de gastos, una cifra muy por debajo del mínimo de 140 días exigido por la ABOR. Leila Hudson, presidenta del Senado Académico, señaló que, a su juicio, la transferencia de $70 millones equivale aproximadamente a 10 días de efectivo disponible. Hudson comentó que se enteró del cambio cuando un donante compartió con ella la carta de la fundación hace unas semanas. Indicó que esa fue también la forma en que la mayoría del profesorado se enteró de la noticia, y añadió que el papel del Senado Académico consiste precisamente en frenar o cuestionar decisiones de este tipo.  "La función de gobierno del profesorado exige ralentizar el proceso, plantear preguntas difíciles y pensar a largo plazo; no solo en términos de oportunidades y beneficios, sino también en la misión y en cómo seguir llevándola a cabo de manera creativa y compasiva, sin perjudicar a las personas y continuando al servicio del estado," afirmó. "La administración nunca tuvo la intención de que supiéramos nada al respecto." Hudson lleva examinando minuciosamente el flujo de fondos entre la fundación y la universidad desde 2022, año en que impulsó la creación de un comité del senado académico para analizar lo que describió como una influencia indebida de los donantes en los programas académicos, especialmente la financiación procedente de la red Koch destinada al Freedom Center de la universidad. Esa experiencia, señaló, la llevó a desconfiar profundamente de la transparencia de la fundación. Los donantes que no respondan a la notificación de la Fundación UA verán sus fondos de dotación transferidos a la universidad de forma automática. Foto de Gracie Kayko. Ese escepticismo se extiende ahora a cómo gestionará la universidad los fondos transferidos. Hudson afirmó haber sido testigo de una mala gestión de fondos de dotación a nivel universitario; mencionó un caso en el que, tras el fallecimiento de un donante, se modificaron casi de inmediato las condiciones de su donación, y otro en el que un decano se apropió de una cátedra financiada por una dotación para convertirla en un puesto rotatorio de cinco años repartido entre el profesorado existente. "Es una violación flagrante del protocolo y, en mi opinión, también de la ley," declaró. Hudson señaló que no se opone a la idea de una mayor transparencia en el flujo de los fondos de dotación. En teoría, el traslado del dinero de la fundación a la universidad debería hacerlo más visible para el público. Sin embargo, expresó su desconfianza respecto a que la universidad respete la voluntad de los donantes una vez que controle directamente los fondos. "No está claro que los administradores voraces de la universidad vayan a anteponer el capital principal, los deseos de los donantes y la integridad de los programas a ese deseo casi desesperado de aumentar los días de efectivo disponible," afirmó. También expresó su preocupación por el momento elegido y por el mecanismo de exclusión voluntaria. Señaló que la carta se envió a los donantes a finales de la primavera y que aquellos que no respondieran verían sus fondos transferidos automáticamente. "Por definición, los donantes son personas con vidas reales en el mundo real que no necesariamente gestionan o supervisan personalmente estos aspectos de los legados o fideicomisos de sus familias," comentó. "Es inevitable notar que se trata de una medida tomada en pleno verano." Según Hudson, los donantes con los que ha hablado sobre este cambio están preocupados. "Están molestos por esto," dijo Hudson. "Están inquietos. No saben qué significa." Advirtió que la universidad está corriendo un riesgo considerable. "Dependemos de las donaciones filantrópicas de exalumnos y miembros de la comunidad para llevar adelante nuestra misión," afirmó. "Mi experiencia personal me dice que esto no traerá nada bueno. La universidad está jugando con fuego." Los donantes que optaron por no participar pueden mantener el acuerdo actual. El cambio está sujeto a renovación el 15 de junio de 2031. Esta es una noticia en desarrollo. Vuelva a consultar para ver actualizaciones o comuníquese con Caitlin Schmidt en caitlin@tucsonspotlight.org si tiene información o sugerencias. Caitlin Schmidt es editora y publicadora de El Foco de Tucson. 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/6a39ccbd19723856783475b3 27-year-old driver cited after vehicle collides with electrical utility box at The Shops te 2026-06-23T00:01:01.628Z 27-year-old driver cited after vehicle collides with electrical utility box at The Shops A weekend power outage in north Lake Havasu City was caused by a hit-and-run, Lake Havasu City Police Department said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39cca91972385678347599 Abortion Rights Group Endorses Platner Over Collins in Maine te 2026-06-23T00:00:41.655Z Abortion Rights Group Endorses Platner Over Collins in Maine Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, drew criticism from Planned Parenthood for voting to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who helped overturn Roe v. Wade. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39cc961972385678347590 Trump on the Shabby Condition of the Reflecting Pool: Not My Fault te 2026-06-23T00:00:22.203Z Trump on the Shabby Condition of the Reflecting Pool: Not My Fault President Trump said the blooms of green algae and the peeling polyurethane had nothing to do with the rushed $16.4 million makeover he had ordered. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39ca91197238567834752c Los Angeles schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns amid FBI probe te 2026-06-22T23:51:45.358Z Los Angeles schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns amid FBI probe The embattled superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) resigned from his role after an FBI raid on his home and office earlier this year. Alberto Carvalho, who led the nation’s second-largest school district, stepped down Sunday, saying his departure is intended to remove distraction from student learning. "Placing students first has always guided my work," Carvalho said in a statement. "Because I believe our schools must remain focused on students and learning without distraction, I am resigning as Superintendent of LAUSD effective today, June 21, 2026." His resignation comes as questions continue to swirl around an ongoing investigation believed to be tied to a failed multimillion-dollar AI school contract and potential conflict-of-interest concerns. FBI RAIDS HOME AND OFFICES OF MAJOR LOS ANGELES SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT Carvalho's announcement brings an end to his four-year tenure at the district, where he was appointed in 2022 and unanimously reappointed in fall 2025. In his resignation letter, Carvalho highlighted what he described as several "historic" achievements during his tenure, including record-breaking graduation rates, improved academic performance compared to pre-pandemic levels, and gains in what he called "equitable" progress for disadvantaged students. "As the School Board stated, when it unanimously reappointed me late last year, our District’s executive leadership team valued achievement and equity and placed our most vulnerable students at the heart of our agenda," he said. "I leave grateful — to our students and families, whose protection we prioritized, for trusting us, to our exceptional and hard-working teachers, leaders, and staff at every level for their tireless dedication, to our valued partners, and to the community for the privilege of serving. The successes we have achieved belong to you. I will miss all of you and will continue to pray for the success, health, and wellbeing of every student and family in our District." LAUSD’s Board issued a statement in response to Carvalho’s resignation, saying it remains dedicated to maintaining public trust. "The Board remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring stability, continuity, and continued progress through strong leadership," the district said. "Our focus remains unchanged: providing every student with a high-quality education, supporting our dedicated workforce, and maintaining the trust of the communities we serve." Acting superintendent Andrés E. Chait will continue to lead the district until a permanent decision is made, LAUSD added. FBI RAID INVOLVING LA SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT POSSIBLY TIED TO FAILED $6M AI DEAL, POTENTIAL CONFLICT Last February, video captured multiple investigators executing what appeared to be a search warrant at Carvalho’s home, carrying items in and out of the residence. Fox 11 reported that staff members at LAUSD headquarters were also evacuated as agents arrived to conduct a similar search. In addition, a home linked to a longtime associate of Carvalho was also searched, according to the local outlet, citing FBI Miami. While authorities have not commented on the nature of the probe, the investigation is believed to be tied to AllHere, a now-defunct startup that was contracted to develop a student-facing chatbot. In 2023, Carvalho awarded the company a $6 million contract for the project, including $3 million upfront. The initiative ultimately collapsed in 2024 after the company’s founder, Joanna Smith-Griffith, was accused of embezzling funds amid data privacy concerns and whistleblower allegations. The AllHere deal was reportedly facilitated with the help of Debra Kerr, an edtech salesperson who maintained a long-standing personal friendship and professional association with Carvalho dating back to the 2000s, according to public records cited by the Los Angeles Times. Kerr’s Miami home was among those targeted during the broader LAUSD-related searches, according to reports. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39ca7d1972385678347523 MLB commissioner tells Sen. Hawley Giants players won’t be disciplined over Bible verses on Pride Night hats te 2026-06-22T23:51:25.902Z MLB commissioner tells Sen. Hawley Giants players won’t be disciplined over Bible verses on Pride Night hats Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred told Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., that San Francisco Giants players who wrote Bible verse references on their Pride Night hats will not face fines or discipline over the incident, while defending the league’s uniform policy at the center of the controversy. In a June 19 letter posted to X by Hawley on Monday, Manfred said MLB’s office issued "a routine oral warning" after Giants players added biblical references to caps with the team’s Pride logo. But he said the warning came before the league learned the Giants had not clearly told players they could wear regular caps instead. "The players were neither fined nor disciplined, nor will they ever be," Manfred wrote. However, at least one Giants player did opt out of the Pride Night cap. Reliever Sam Hentges wore the team’s standard cap instead of the Pride Night version during the game. SENATOR JOSH HAWLEY DEMANDS ANSWERS FROM MLB ON 'PATTERN OF DISCRIMINATION' OVER WARNINGS TO GIANTS PLAYERS Hawley characterized the response as an admission from MLB that the league had been "wrong to threaten the Giants players over Bible verses." The Missouri Republican sent Manfred a June 16 letter asking why MLB warned players for "publicly expressing their Christian faith" on their caps during San Francisco’s Pride Night. The exchange came after Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon said the Justice Department had referred the matter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, arguing that MLB’s handling of the warnings raised religious discrimination concerns. The controversy began after Giants pitchers Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker and Ryan Walker wrote Bible verse references on rainbow-logo caps during the team’s June 12 Pride Night game. Roupp wrote "Gen 9:12-16," referring to a passage from Genesis that describes the rainbow as a sign of God’s covenant after the flood. MLB initially said the writing violated league rules against players altering uniforms or equipment. In his letter to Hawley, Manfred said that rule was collectively bargained with the MLB Players Association and prohibits players from writing, attaching, affixing, embroidering or otherwise displaying messages on apparel or playing equipment. "The policy is enforced without regard to the substance of the messaging," Manfred wrote. Manfred said the purpose of the rule is to prevent players from becoming messengers for political or social issues while in uniform, because many messages can offend some portion of the fan base, even if that is not the player’s intent. But Manfred also acknowledged that MLB has tried to avoid putting players in the position of being required to take part in commemorative events that may conflict with their religious beliefs or values. "We understand that some players or other on-field personnel have not been comfortable wearing the pride emblem on their uniform based on their religious beliefs," Manfred wrote. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS HOST GAY COUPLES RENEWING VOWS WITH DRAG QUEEN IN VIRTUE-SIGNALING PRIDE NIGHT CEREMONY The issue is not the first MLB controversy involving Pride-themed uniforms, as Rays players declined to wear Pride logos in 2022 and former Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw wrote the same Genesis reference on a Pride-themed cap last season. The commissioner said MLB adopted a policy in 2023 barring clubs from using special uniforms, hats or equipment for team celebration days except under narrow circumstances, such as patches honoring deceased members of the baseball community or commemorating baseball milestones. However, Manfred said the Dodgers and Giants were allowed to keep using Pride emblems on uniforms and hats under a grandfathered exception because Los Angeles and San Francisco are home to large LGBTQ communities and both clubs wanted to show support for those fans. MLB agreed to that exception on the condition that no player or uniformed staff member would be required to wear the gear and that each club would make sure players were comfortable with the apparel, according to Manfred. Manfred said the Giants’ communication with players this year was "inadequate and not clear" and added that some players did not understand they had the option to wear their normal uniform and added messages to the Pride caps "as a result." "In closing, MLB believes in the right of our players and fans to express their religious beliefs, and at the same time supports the communities in this country that are fans of our Clubs, including the LGBTQ community," Manfred wrote. Manfred said MLB will maintain its ban on uniform alterations to avoid "censoring some messages but not others," while continuing to work with players and clubs on policies that respect the values and beliefs of players and fans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39ca5319723856783474f8 Abortion Rights Group Endorses Platner Over Collins in Maine te 2026-06-22T23:50:43.925Z Abortion Rights Group Endorses Platner Over Collins in Maine Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, drew criticism from Planned Parenthood for voting to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who helped overturn Roe v. Wade. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39ca3c19723856783474de ABOR asks judge to toss UA manager's retaliation claim te 2026-06-22T23:50:20.887Z ABOR asks judge to toss UA manager's retaliation claim The Arizona Board of Regents says a longtime University of Arizona employee was fired over a botched student payment, but her attorney told a judge Monday the board's account of that decision has changed more than once. A Pima County Superior Court judge heard arguments on whether to throw out the former employee's claim that she was fired in retaliation for raising concerns about understaffing and low pay in her department. ABOR, the state agency that governs Arizona's public universities, asked Judge Kyle Bryson to grant summary judgment in its favor on Clarissa Siebern's appeal of her October 2023 termination from the College of Education's Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies. Siebern had worked at UA since 1997 and served as the department's business manager for about three years. ABOR's attorney, Betsy Lamm, told the court Siebern has to prove not just that her complaints played some role in her firing, but that ABOR acted in direct, knowing retaliation because of them. She read from ABOR's whistleblower policy, which says it cannot be used as a defense by an employee disciplined for legitimate reasons unrelated to any disclosure. It is not a violation, the policy states, "to take adverse personnel action against an employee whose conduct or performance warrants that action, separate and apart from that employee making a disclosure." Robert Weeks, representing Siebern, argued the court should instead apply the standard test used in most workplace retaliation cases, which lets a plaintiff win by showing a complaint was a substantial reason for the firing, not necessarily the only one. Siebern alleges she warned then-Dean Robert Berry beginning in early 2023 that staff in her department were overworked, underpaid and threatening to quit. In a May 2023 meeting, she handed him a document describing the department as in "crisis mode" over staff retention. In an Aug. 28 email to Berry and others, she wrote that pending resignations had left her "very concerned with department administrative support." "They do not want to leave DPS," Siebern wrote of her staff. "They feel, however, they are not being paid for the level of work that they do, and this devalues their contributions. Our department and college cannot sustain these resignations." Clarissa Siebern, left, before her October 2023 termination from the University of Arizona, and right, during cancer treatment after she says losing her health insurance disrupted her care. Courtesy of GoFundMe. Weeks told the court the legal bar for showing a complaint touches on a "matter of public concern," a requirement under the policy, is a low one. "It's a low bar," Weeks said, arguing the standard covers nearly anything except an employee complaining about their own personal treatment. Lamm pushed back, telling the court Siebern described that same email in her deposition as a recap of prior conversations about pay reviews, not advocacy for any outcome. ABOR says Siebern was fired for an unrelated reason, a roughly four-month delay in processing payment to a student worker. Lamm walked the court through the timeline, citing weeks of silence from Siebern despite repeated follow-ups from the student, a payroll error that caused further delay, and a final payment in October 2023, months after it was first approved. Lamm said Berry called the delay "egregious" repeatedly in his own testimony. Weeks argued ABOR's explanation for the firing has shifted. He told the court Berry initially testified the deciding factor was a second, previously undisclosed student who'd also gone unpaid, an allegation Weeks said was false since Siebern had paid that student months earlier. After that was pointed out, he said, the explanation changed. "Student B went from being the determinative fact to suddenly being irrelevant," Weeks said. Clarissa Siebern addressed the University of Arizona Faculty Senate in April, describing the events behind her whistleblower and retaliation case against the Arizona Board of Regents. Lamm disputed there was any real inconsistency. "That's not accurate," she told the court, saying the discharge notice pointed to a pattern of late payments going back to the first student, and that every witness has consistently said that delay was the reason for the firing. The two sides also disagreed over whether ABOR skipped its normal disciplinary steps before firing her. Weeks said Siebern had two decades of clean performance reviews and was fired without warning or a fair investigation. Lamm responded that Siebern's supervisor preferred handling concerns informally, and that ABOR policy didn't require an investigation or progressive discipline for an employee in her position. The case had been on track for a possible trial by April, with the two sides disagreeing over how long it would take and whether it would be heard by a jury. United Campus Workers of Arizona, a labor union that has taken up her case, wrote in a September post that was being treated for cancer and that losing her health insurance when she was terminated disrupted that treatment. The union says she was partway through a master's degree in the same department that fired her and would have been eligible for full retirement in 2026. It also says she's now facing legal costs the union projects will exceed $150,000. Bryson did not rule from the bench Monday, saying he would issue a written decision. That ruling could end the case outright or significantly narrow what eventually goes to trial. Caitlin Schmidt is Editor and Publisher of Tucson Spotlight. Contact her at caitlin@tucsonspotlight.org. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39c5b71972385678346d8d Elon Musk threatens to sue Ro Khanna over claims USAID cuts sentenced children to death te 2026-06-22T23:31:03.351Z Elon Musk threatens to sue Ro Khanna over claims USAID cuts sentenced children to death SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced Monday that it may be "time to sue" Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., after the California representative's latest comments against the new trillionaire. The announcement came after Khanna called on the Democratic Party to hold Musk accountable if they regained control over the House of Representatives or the Senate on the "I've Had It" podcast Saturday. "I do believe once we take power, there needs to be accountability," Khanna said. "There needs to be accountability for Elon Musk. You know, they’re celebrating that he created 4,400 millionaires, but they don’t talk about the 4.5 million children around the world who he possibly sentenced to death by dismantling USAID." DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKER LOOKS FORWARD TO ELON MUSK 'TURNING HIS FIRE AGAINST MAGA REPUBLICANS' IN 2026 MIDTERMS Khanna continued, "He needs to answer for that. He needs to be subpoenaed. He needs to face investigation. He needs to answer for what he did with DOGE [Department of Government Efficiency]. It's not just 'let's move on.'" Musk responded to the story in an X post on Monday, where he wrote, "Time to sue this liar." Musk also wrote and reposted several comments attacking Khanna and his premise that cuts to USAID led to the deaths of millions of children. SILICON VALLEY INVESTOR SAYS ELON MUSK SHOULD BE PROSECUTED FOR 'UNDERMINING GOVT. THAT'S PAYING HIM' "Absolutely. This is a total lie. All DOGE did was require contact with the aid recipients to confirm that funds were being used legitimately. Anything less than this is insane! Multiple people from USAID have been charged by the Justice Department with stealing money. Moreover, they pled GUILTY!!" Musk wrote, linking to a 2025 Justice Department press release on a former USAID official's guilty plea. In another post, he wrote, "The standard applied by DOGE was very simple and easy: Provide contact information for the recipients of aid, so that we can confirm it is not fraudulent. The reality is that money was being sent to corrupt politicians under the guise of aid! Liars and stock insider traders like Ro the Robber should be in prison!!" He also repeatedly referred to Khanna as a "robber," accusing him of questionable stock trading practices. In a comment to Fox News Digital, a Khanna representative pointed to a video the congressman posted pushing back on Musk's posts. JARRETT SAYS TRUMP ADMIN WILL PREVAIL AGAINST 'NONSENSE' LEGAL CHALLENGES TO ELON MUSK, DOGE TEAM'S AUTHORITY "Today, Elon Musk threatened to sue me, and he called on the Justice Department to put me in prison," Khanna said. "That's right. The world's richest person has spent all day tweeting, going after me. Why? Because I cited an academic study that his DOGE cuts may lead to the deaths of millions of children overseas." He continued, "You know, Elon, I thought you were a free speech guy. Why not debate me on these issues instead of threatening lawfare? You're not going to be able to intimidate me. I'm the guy who stood up to the Epstein class and worked with [Rep. Thomas] Massie to get the Epstein files released. I'm the guy who stood up against AIPAC and called out a genocide. And I'm the guy who stood up to billionaires in my district who ran someone against me and still called for a wealth tax. So I'm not going to be intimidated or silenced." Fox News Digital reached out to Tesla and SpaceX for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39c5a31972385678346d84 Golf officially has a new star after the US Open and it's Wyndham Clark's girlfriend Emily Tanner te 2026-06-22T23:30:43.898Z Golf officially has a new star after the US Open and it's Wyndham Clark's girlfriend Emily Tanner Wyndham Clark won the U.S. Open on Sunday and, like her many years on Instagram have taught her, his girlfriend Emily Tanner was in the right place at the right time. She ran up to him on the 18th green at Shinnecock and celebrated the win with him. It was Clark’s second U.S. Open win in the last four years. His first after she served as his "good luck charm" at the Masters Par Three Contest earlier this year. After sealing the win over the weekend, he didn’t have to look for her. The moment wasn’t too big for Tanner, who has been on the Screencaps radar for a while now. That radar is a great place to be if you’re on Instagram, like she is, doing your thing too. It was mentioned in Screencaps on Saturday that she deserved to be given some credit for recharging the 32-year-old’s batteries and assisting him back into the win column. It was also predicted by Joe that she was on the verge of becoming golf’s next star. WYNDHAM CLARK'S GIRLFRIEND EMILY TANNER IS TURNING INTO A STAR AT THE US OPEN, ALYSSA MILANO BEGS AGAIN & MEAT That prediction has come true. A simple Google search of Emily Tanner’s name will prove that. She helped him get back in the win column before this past weekend when she became an official PGA Tour golf girlfriend by making her TV debut after his CJ Cup Byron Nelson win. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! On Monday, she took the celebration of the big U.S. Open win and her new attention to Instagram. She wrote, "The most deserving. You did it!! Love you so much @wyndhamclark ❤️🥹" Keep it simple and make the shot. She did that. The lights aren't too bright. What a weekend on and off the course. What a few months, for that matter. Tanner’s gone from good luck charm at Augusta National to U.S. Open champ with another win sprinkled in the mix for fun. Wyndham Clark might be back, and his girlfriend is a star. Good luck slowing these two down this summer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39c3281972385678346a1a ‘Building a better culture’: Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love focuses on team, not individual, goals te 2026-06-22T23:20:08.444Z ‘Building a better culture’: Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love focuses on team, not individual, goals TEMPE – The Arizona Cardinals may have selected Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but the rookie running back refuses to let the expectations distract him. His primary focus remains helping his new team.  “I want to make sure this team has success, can always just come and work together throughout the years, building a better culture,” Love said Monday. Love was the winner of the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s top running back. He capped off his Notre Dame career in 2025 by rushing for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns on 199 carries while averaging 6.9 yards per carry. He added 280 receiving yards and three touchdowns, finishing with 1,652 total yards and a school-record 21 total touchdowns. “As far as I’m trying to think about trying to set numbers, everything’s about the team,” he said. “If you make sure you’re part of a team, all that stuff will come.”  One individual accolade Love could contend for is the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, but he said his focus remains on the playbook. He also understands the importance of chemistry and how it contributes to success … at every position. “Got to have an offensive line, you have a quarterback that can make reads and see a lot of things, and wide receivers that can take the top off to light up the box as well, so everything goes hand in hand for teams,” he said. As he continues adjusting to life in the NFL, Love has sought advice from veterans and former Cardinals players.  “I’ve talked to David (Johnson) quite a bit, been in the NFL for over 10-plus years, so he’s got a lot of experience and wisdom,” Love said about the former Cardinals running back. “So I’ve just talked to him about how he takes care of his body, what his mentality has been like throughout all the years.” The Cardinals have used two top-five picks on offensive players in the last three drafts, selecting wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. in 2024.  Love is excited to experience his role in an NFL offense. He believes that the pressure “is not going to be on me. We got guys like Marv, Trey (McBride), if need be. You don’t need just one guy going out there and getting 30 carries.”  With expectations surrounding Love and the Cardinals entering the 2026 season, the rookie remains grounded in his approach.  “I do think about the hopes and expectations that you have for me, but at the same time, I am who I am and hopefully my best is good enough for my teammates and coaches.” The post ‘Building a better culture’: Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love focuses on team, not individual, goals appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39c3281972385678346a11 ‘To honor you’: Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker acknowledges father with switch to No. 15 te 2026-06-22T23:20:08.104Z ‘To honor you’: Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker acknowledges father with switch to No. 15 PHOENIX – For Devin Booker, the No. 15 is more than just digits on the back of a jersey. “It’s always been a family number,” Booker told his father, Melvin, in a video released by the Phoenix Suns . “Obviously, you wore it, and I looked at you as the blueprint for success. I’ve always said that, so a new chapter to honor you and everything that you’ve done for me.” The Phoenix Suns announced on Sunday, Father’s Day, that Booker would change his number from No. 1 to No. 15 for the upcoming NBA season. “I never had a true meaning for wearing No. 1, even though I feel like I did a lot of good things in it,” Booker said. “People ask, ‘Why do you wear No. 1?’ because I’ve been chasing 15 my whole career.” Basketball runs in the family. Booker’s father  played collegiately at Missouri and professionally while wearing No. 15 throughout his career. “It’s always an honor,” his father said in the video. “Your mom used to send me pictures of you playing in this jersey right here, and I always thought this number meant something to this kid. And just the fact that you’re striving to be that in that 15, I knew one, you would be a great kid. I also thought you’d be much better than me.” The family affair also extends to Booker’s aunt. “His sister, my auntie, also was a hooper, and she wore 15, so the number runs through the family,” Booker said. “Any opportunity that I could get my hands on, I did, and now I feel like it’s the perfect time to switch it up.” Although Booker has spent most of his basketball career wearing “1,” dating back to his season at the University of Kentucky and through a decade in the NBA, he has always had the digits in the back of his mind. “It’s always been 15,” Booker said.  “Every video game I played where you could choose a number, whether it was NCAA football or NCAA basketball, I’d always make my player No. 15.” After his freshman year of high school, Booker moved from the Midwest to Mississippi and attended Moss Point High School, the same school his father attended and where the No. 15 was retired. “He wouldn’t take it out of the rafters for me,” Booker said. “He had 15 retired at Moss Point. I thought for sure I would get it. They gave him an opportunity to take it down and give it to me, and he told me I need to start my own journey.” Following in his father’s footsteps, Booker reflected on growing up with a father who played professional basketball. “I’m blessed to have a father that played professional,” Booker said. “I know that’s an advantage, growing up, trying to take this sport serious, so watching the highlights, the old, old highlights, of him at Moss Point, him at Missouri rocking No. 15, you know it felt like a family number.” Moving on to college and the NBA, it took over a decade for the stars to align for him to wear 15, as teammates always had the number before he did. While at Kentucky, teammate Willie Cauley-Stein wore it during Booker’s lone collegiate season, and veteran Markieff Morris already had 15 when he arrived in Phoenix. While chasing after the No. 15 throughout his professional career, he got a taste of what wearing that number would be like on the world’s biggest international stage. “When you put it on, on the big stage at the Olympics, that was the first time, watching it on TV,” his father said. “It was just an amazing feeling to watch you run down the court and not only see Devin Booker No. 15, but Devin Booker from Moss Point No. 15.” For his father, this milestone marks more than just a number swap. It reflects the growth of his son’s legacy, which he himself has built. “He’s always had that knack, that tenacity, the confidence to be great,” his father said.  “It’s an honor as a father to watch him be special and to impact lives the way he does. To walk into that arena and see people with Booker on their back and how they cheer for him in this city is a feeling that is really hard to describe.” After 11 seasons in the NBA, Booker looks forward to what more family history he can bring to the No. 15. “This is after year 11, by the grace of God, hopefully this is the halfway point of my career,” Booker said. “I can do even more, and accomplish what I was really set out to do, that’s win a championship, and I hope that’s with the No. 15 on my back.” Going into the 12th season of his NBA career, Booker is looking forward to this new chapter. “Just continue the legacy, continue growing, hopefully people that have the No. 1 jersey, they have a different admiration for it now that I’m not wearing it, and you can think back to that was the number I wore from 18 years old to 29,” Booker said. “But now it’s a new chapter in my career that I’m looking forward to.” The post ‘To honor you’: Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker acknowledges father with switch to No. 15 appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39c32719723856783469f7 March 15, 1969: the day Arizona State beat a Major League Baseball team te 2026-06-22T23:20:07.218Z March 15, 1969: the day Arizona State beat a Major League Baseball team PHOENIX – Lou Piniella had a question. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39c32619723856783469e5 Nature Notes-Colors 1.jpg te 2026-06-22T23:20:06.696Z Nature Notes-Colors 1.jpg One of the more colorful common denizens of the desert is the House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus). House Finches used to be largely a southwestern species but were introduced to eastern North America in the 1940s, where they spread, now occupying… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39c32619723856783469dc Nature Notes-Colors 3.jpg te 2026-06-22T23:20:06.297Z Nature Notes-Colors 3.jpg The colorful and varied rocks of Arizona create a rockhound’s paradise and a photographer’s delight. Here is a rare sight: an Allen’s Lappet-Browed or Big-Eared Bat taken deep in the Black Mountains that I photographed several years ago while following… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39c32519723856783469ca Nature Notes-Colors 4.jpg te 2026-06-22T23:20:05.841Z Nature Notes-Colors 4.jpg The cool neutrals of night: a “super blue” moon anchors this shot of a Desert Willow taken one August night a few years ago. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39c32519723856783469c1 Nature Notes-Colors 2.jpg te 2026-06-22T23:20:05.444Z Nature Notes-Colors 2.jpg A Honey Bee ladened with pollen on its legs hovers over the beautiful yellow petals of an Engelmann’s Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia engelmannii). I love how cactus flowers add gorgeous bright accents of yellow and magenta across the spring and… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39c32419723856783469af California man arrested Saturday in Golden Valley on multiple charges of animal cruelty te 2026-06-22T23:20:04.803Z California man arrested Saturday in Golden Valley on multiple charges of animal cruelty GOLDEN VALLEY — A California man was arrested Saturday on multiple charges of animal cruelty. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39c10719723856783466fd How Alan Greenspan built and unleashed the massive, modern Federal Reserve te 2026-06-22T23:11:03.219Z How Alan Greenspan built and unleashed the massive, modern Federal Reserve When Dr. Alan Greenspan, who passed away at 100, took the Fed chairmanship in July 1987, the Fed already held massive power under Paul Volcker. That was memorialized in the "Secrets of the Temple" released in 1987.  Greenspan would add many layers to the Fed’s power during his five four-year terms, even though he was intellectually opposed to big government. He tightened the grip of the Chairman, participated actively in the Swiss-based Bank for International Settlements, and approved the international banking standards in the Basel accords. He almost doubled the Washington DC staff to over 3000.  Importantly, Greenspan changed the Fed’s approach to monetary policy. He moved the Fed from Volcker’s monetarism and control of the M2 money supply — a system that some blame for the depth of the 1982 recession — to data dependence and Fed funds targeting. TRUMP'S FED CHAIR PICK KEVIN WARSH IGNITES FIGHT OVER INDEPENDENCE ON CAPITOL HILL Greenspan was renowned as a data geek. He used such measures as rail car loadings and tons of production to form his judgment on the appropriate Fed funds rate. At times he referred to commodity price indices, a nod to his economic origins as a sound money advocate. Years later, the rate-setting system would evolve into formal inflation-targeting in 2014, but in the 1990s and first years of the 21st century, financial markets came to accept the notion that Alan Greenspan’s judgment and mastery of data would suffice. In 1996, Greenspan cautioned Wall Street with the phrase "irrational exuberance". It came in the middle of a decade-long boom that included the peace dividend and Newt Gingrich’s push for lower tax rates.  Investors listened intently but remained exuberant all the way into the devastating 2000 dot-com crash. Greenspan’s thinking on asset bubbles evolved away from anticipating them to the point in 1999 that he told Congress: "Human nature has exhibited a tendency to excess through the generations with the inevitable economic hangover… It is the job of economic policymakers to mitigate the fallout when it occurs, and, hopefully, ease the transition to the next expansion." Under Greenspan’s guidance, the Fed became a fast, dependable provider of emergency liquidity, dubbed the "Greenspan put". His first emergency came soon after his 1987 Senate confirmation when the Dow fell a single-day record 23% on October 19, 1987, Black Monday. The Fed acted immediately to expand bank reserves, which at that time were a limiting factor in the banking system’s ability to make loans and support broker-dealers.  With the added liquidity, the Fed funds rate fell on October 20 and for several days after.  By the 1998 and 2000 market crashes, multiple interest rate cuts were used proactively to support financial markets during distress. The era was captured in the 2000 book Maestro: Greenspan’s Fed and the American Boom. The Fed has added more layers of power and responsibility since Greenspan’s Fed retirement in 2006. He had advocated for the Fed paying interest to banks for bank reserves. That became law much sooner than expected during the 2008 financial crash. The Fed’s powers now extend to bond buying, the standing repo facility (which loans to primary dealers and approved banks at the discount rate), and the commitment to maintaining ample bank reserves that grow with the economy. The Fed’s regulatory power has also expanded massively — from the pre-Greenspan leverage ratio through the risk-based capital Basel framework to the sweeping liquidity requirements and regulatory mandates in the current system. The Fed is much more deeply enmeshed in fiscal policy than in the Greenspan era — through its duration mismatch (borrowing short-term, lending long-term), its multi-hundred billion dollar bond market losses, and its control of repo markets which use Treasuries as collateral. Greenspan added greatly to the Fed’s power and reputation, but he didn't resolve the economic foundation. It falls to the current Fed and its able Chairman Kevin Warsh to continue this evolution. One of the most important questions, one that Greenspan explored a great deal in his two decades as Chairman: can price stability be better achieved through data-based judgments on the neutral interest rate, inflation data, or forward looking price rule indicators? David Malpass is a former Treasury undersecretary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39c0dc19723856783466b1 Tesla pushes back on Autopilot narrative after fatal Texas crash te 2026-06-22T23:10:20.220Z Tesla pushes back on Autopilot narrative after fatal Texas crash Whether the Autopilot system was truly active, overridden, or malfunctioning likely won't be resolved until investigators finish combing through the vehicle's data logs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39beae1972385678346675 The bat flip heard ‘round the world: Punishment of ASU’s Landon Hairston raises questions bout ABS te 2026-06-22T23:01:02.377Z The bat flip heard ‘round the world: Punishment of ASU’s Landon Hairston raises questions bout ABS PHOENIX – With an NCAA regional championship within its grasp, the Arizona State baseball team watched as a single call led to a bat flip, an ejection and significant online debate. On May 31, Big 12 Player of the Year and Golden Spikes finalist Landon Hairston was ejected from ASU’s game against Nebraska, sparking a bigger conversation about the future of officiating in college baseball: Should the Automated Ball-Strike system be part of the sport’s future? BIG 12 player of the year Landon Hairston was ejected after striking out and throwing his bat in the air He’s now suspended for Arizona State’s game vs. Ole Miss. The Sun Devils will be eliminated if they lose pic.twitter.com/LrTAA9N1lK — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) May 31, 2026 A controversial third strike call led Hairston to throw his bat approximately 15 feet in the air, leading to his ejection from the contest and a one-game suspension that made him unavailable for ASU’s win-or-go-home game against Ole Miss later that day in the NCAA Tournament’s Lincoln Regional. That was one of the worst strike calls in the history of the CBWS. That UMP is soft — Hotchy #AZChiefsKingdom™️ (@hotchman) June 1, 2026 “This is a regional championship game where the winner goes to the championship. Everyone’s emotions are high,” ASU coach Willie Bloomquist said postgame. “Now we are sitting here talking about an umpire making a call versus one of the best players in the country that now doesn’t get to play in a regional championship game.” Not only did the strike cause online commotion, but the penalty was also criticized. The 2025 and 2026 NCAA baseball rule book states, “Game personnel shall not use language or actions that will, in any manner, refer to or reflect negatively upon opposing players, coaches, umpires or spectators.” It goes on to clarify that “bat flips near or toward an opponent or umpire” fall under unsportsmanlike conduct. “I would have really liked to have seen a warning in that situation,” Bloomquist said. “This was an intense game with a lot of emotions running high. ‘Have some feel’ I guess is what I would say, and I’m going to defend my player no matter what.” The penalty is based on the severity of the offense, which is left to the discretion of the umpire. If the offense is minor, the umpire may issue a warning. If it is persistent after the warning or deemed major, the offender will be ejected from the contest. In a scenario where the stakes are so high, how could situations like this be avoided? Those umps should be ashamed. — J Merk (@RealMerked8) June 1, 2026 ABS is now widely accepted in baseball, as we saw the rollout of the technology through spring training the past couple of seasons and now in the 2026 MLB regular season. ABS works as a virtual umpire allowing athletes to challenge calls, limiting highly controversial and game-altering calls, all while keeping the human element of the game. Athough ABS is strictly still in the big leagues, the NCAA got a taste of what that technology would be like at the collegiate level. On May 4, the SEC announced that they would be implementing the ball-strike system on an experimental basis for the 2026 SEC tournament hosted in Hoover, Alabama.  “The introduction of this challenge system at the SEC Tournament reflects our continued commitment to innovation,” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said in a statement. “This addition represents a continued step forward for our game, aligns more closely with the professional level and supports the development of our student-athletes as they prepare for success at the next level.” The SEC utilized the same technology now incorporated in MLB stadiums from Hawk-Eye Innovations. “We’re proud to bring a truly best-in-class ball, bat, and biomechanics tracking system to this year’s SEC Tournament,” said George Baines, head of baseball at Hawk-Eye Innovations. “This is the same core technology trusted at the highest levels of professional baseball, now being deployed in a collegiate environment for the first time at this level of fidelity. Our focus is on providing the most accurate and comprehensive tracking data possible, enabling deeper insight into player performance.” The first use of ABS at the collegiate level ended with positive reviews coming from players and coaches after the tournament. “At the end of the day, umpires, coaches, student-athletes, they just want to get the call right,” Kentucky coach Nick Mingione said. “You just want to get it right. It’s just another way to make sure you get the call right.”  But how viable is it at the large scale of the NCAA? Cost is a big factor, said ASU baseball student manager Anna Hobbs, who is also a part of the analytics team. “Logistically, it’s rough,” Hobbs said. “MLB uses Hawkeye for their ball-point tracking, and most schools use Trackman, which is cheaper. Like we’re talking six figures versus five figures.” While it would be a hefty bill for top Power Four schools, smaller schools would not be able to keep up. “If you wanted to implement it throughout college baseball, it would be an issue at smaller schools and just the affordability of that tracking software,” Hobbs said. Another obstacle ABS would face at the collegiate level would be the sheer amount of players. To generate the strike zone, ABS has to take the player’s height into consideration, and while that works at the major league level, the NCAA has a lot more athletes to take into account. “From an analytics perspective, that can be kind of a nightmare sometimes,” Hobbs said. “There are no fixed dimensions of the strike zone. Like college and MLB all have their own interpretations and then you are throwing player height, and MLB has fewer players than college does, so that would be a lot to deal with.” Although the SEC raved about the positive reviews, some players had feedback about the size of the strike zone. “I did hear that a lot of players had issues with the zone they were using,” Hobbs said. “I believe the zone that they were using was adding two inches to the MLB zone.” For the SEC tournament, the width of the strike zone was extended to 19 inches compared to the MLB strike zone that is 17 inches wide, corresponding with the width of home plate, making the strike zone bigger than what these athletes are used to. Although the SEC was the only conference to utilize the new technology, the Big 12 had a unique opportunity for their conference tournament. The Big 12 tournament was played in Surprise Stadium, the Cactus League home of the Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals, which was already equipped with the tool and facilities used for ABS as it were tested in spring training. What could be seen as a missed opportunity raises legitimate concerns as players would have to play a whole tournament with a new set of rules, and a new strike zone, with no practice. “It’s just weird to play arguably your most important games with a different rule set than the rest of the season,” Hobbs said. “The big leagues got to practice calling pitches and stuff all spring, and our guys would have never done that before.” Despite playing in a ballpark ready for ABS, the conference opted not to use the system during the tournament. The Big 12 did not respond to requests for a comment. Although financial and logistical hurdles remain, the SEC tournament offered a glimpse of what ABS would look like in college baseball, and how it could further evolve with the game. “I’m excited that they tried it,” Hobbs said. “I think that’s a cool direction to go. College is so different from MLB, it’s hard to say if people are discussing it at this level because some people think college baseball is just a developmental thing. So they’re like ‘Oh it’s not that serious.’ But obviously it means a lot to everybody here.” The post The bat flip heard ‘round the world: Punishment of ASU’s Landon Hairston raises questions bout ABS appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39be841972385678346638 Arizona lawmakers keep Rio Nuevo funding, add oversight te 2026-06-22T23:00:20.403Z Arizona lawmakers keep Rio Nuevo funding, add oversight Arizona lawmakers have backed off a push to strip roughly $19 million from Tucson's Rio Nuevo district, instead settling on new accountability language that requires the district to direct at least 80% of its spending toward sales-tax-generating projects. Rio Nuevo is a tax increment finance district funded by a share of state sales tax dollars and held accountable to the Arizona Legislature. Republican legislators dropped their attempt to reallocate tax funding from the district, with the agreed-upon amendment instead adding new language to A.R.S. § 48-4202, the statute governing tax increment finance districts. The provision, drawn from budgeted income remaining after operating expenses and debt service, sets that threshold using the district's grants and financial support disbursed each fiscal year. Rio Nuevo Chairman Fletcher McCusker said during the board's June 9 study session that the district already complies with the directive, adding that every dollar Rio Nuevo spends generates several more in sales tax revenue and private sector investment. Since 2012, Rio Nuevo has committed $116 million, attracting $833 million in private sector investment, generating 66 new restaurants and retail establishments, eight new hotels and a renovated Tucson Convention Center, according to a news release. One of the district's most recent projects is Trader Joe's new location on Broadway. "Good luck getting in there," McCusker said of the crowds since the location opened at the end of May, drawing more than 1,000 people on opening day. With Trader Joe's, the Solot Plaza and the La Buhardilla/Country Home Furniture Buildings project, expected to wrap in December, the Sunshine Mile has flourished under Rio Nuevo's investment. There have been setbacks, including the stalled Gibson Market project and delays in starting work on the Friedman block. Still, the board noted that Tucson became the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy designated in the United States in December 2015, and Travel + Leisure magazine recently ranked Tucson the No. 2 food city in America, second only to New York City. Beyond new businesses and destinations, Rio Nuevo has also invested in everyday pillars of Tucson's community. "For a number of years, we have helped the county keep the courthouse garage open longer than they would normally be open," McCusker said. According to McCusker, Pima County could not afford the security and utilities needed to keep the nearby parking garage open past 5 p.m., so Rio Nuevo has regularly invested $37,200 a year to cover the staff and resources required to extend its hours. "About 250 cars a month park in that space," McCusker said. "It's really made a difference over there after hours." With the accountability requirement now part of the new budget, Rio Nuevo will compile a report on all of its activities by the end of June to comply with the oversight measure. A committee member was absent from the meeting, so budgets were not reviewed. The board meets again June 23. Quentin Agnello is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at qsagnello@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39bc7e19723856783465fd Trump-backed housing overhaul targeting Wall Street investors clears Senate te 2026-06-22T22:51:42.261Z Trump-backed housing overhaul targeting Wall Street investors clears Senate The Senate advanced a massive, Trump-backed housing package that proponents say will prevent the U.S. from becoming a "nation of renters."  The upper chamber sent the 21st Century Road to Housing Act to the House on Monday after months of delay. After the heads of the House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee reached a deal last week, the package is on a glide path to President Donald Trump’s desk.  It’s the first major push by Congress to address housing regulations in decades, and one Trump has been calling on lawmakers to complete as the midterm elections near.  TRUMP-BACKED AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERHAUL CLEARS SENATE, WHILE HOUSE GOP RAISES RED FLAGS Loaded with nearly 60 different provisions, the package broadly tackles rolling back some permitting regulations, launches several pilot grant programs to build, repair and push affordable housing construction, and blocks investors from buying up housing stock — a key provision pushed by Trump. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., one of the architects of the package, said the legislation was "not the federal government big footing local government," but instead the federal government laying out tweaks to current programs and policies that "over time will make housing more affordable." "This is a housing package that will help increase supply and bring down costs," Warren said. "One way is by beating back private equity, so they won't invade your neighborhood, buy up all the houses, and turn America into a nation of renters."  Warren said that among several things, the package increases access to manufactured housing by changing the federal definition to open up for more units to be constructed, pre-approved plan books for local governments to quickly approve new construction, and the waiving of some environmental review regulations for the construction of new homes. BIPARTISAN HOUSING PUSH ADVANCES, BUT TRUMP-BACKED INVESTOR BAN FACES RESISTANCE "It's not just one piece that's gonna solve a problem," Warren said.
"It's a whole lot of smaller pieces that push in the same direction that's important."  The package also tries to turbocharge housing stock by tying federal grants and incentives sought by local governments to housing construction. And there are tweaks to mortgages, with a push for small-dollar mortgages at $100,000 and updates to lending standards for manufactured homes.  Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, whose provision to establish pre-approved housing designs to speed up home construction made it into the package, said the legislation "sends a signal to state and local communities, to say, ‘Hey, guys, you really have to drive down the cost of housing, and you do that by not torturing homebuilders.’" TRUMP CAN SOLVE THE HOUSING CRISIS, BUT HE NEEDS TO GET TOUGH WITH STATES While there are several moving parts to the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, it does not tackle every facet of housing costs. For instance, it does not allocate fresh federal funding for the issue, as Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott, R-S.C., has lauded the package as being deficit neutral. Nor does it directly address rising costs of homeownership, given that much of the thrust is focused on building new homes and lowering the barrier of entry for Americans to get into a home.  And for some, it does not go far enough to address permitting issues.  Sen. Alan Armstrong, R-Okla., argued that the "legislation as drafted fails to meaningfully address" the issues of housing costs. "Instead, this legislation makes a half-hearted attempt to waive minor environmental laws while failing to address the need for permitting reform at large," Armstrong said.  "Our permitting process deserves its own committed effort, and attaching weak slivers of those reforms to unrelated legislation undermines the work currently being done to pass comprehensive, meaningful permitting reform," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39bc6a19723856783465f4 'Sopranos' actress Sarah Shahi says James Gandolfini gave her one of the best on-screen kisses of career te 2026-06-22T22:51:22.803Z 'Sopranos' actress Sarah Shahi says James Gandolfini gave her one of the best on-screen kisses of career Sarah Shahi is spilling the details on her spicy sex scene with "Sopranos" star James Gandolfini. On the "Bossticks" podcast, Shahi said that her kiss with Gandolfini was "one of the best" kisses she's ever had. "We had this scene where he was so hot and … I remember thinking to myself, 'How am I going to get turned on by this 47-year-old large, balding man?' There’s nothing … how is this going to work for me? Oh boy, did it work for me!" the actress began. Shahi, who appeared briefly on "The Sopranos," went on to detail the scene where the actors took mushrooms before she sat on his lap and kissed him. JENNIFER GREY SMOKED 'A LOT OF WEED' BEFORE SEX SCENE WITH PATRICK SWAYZE IN 'RED DAWN' "I don’t know if you remember the scene. And he’s a very method actor. So, he wanted props. I think they actually had dehydrated mushrooms, and he wanted them to put pepper on them or a lot of spice or just something, so when you put it in your mouth, there’s some kind of a reaction," Shahi said. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS She continued, "There’s a scene where I’m sitting on his lap, and we’re taking these mushrooms, and then we have to kiss and when they called ‘cut,’ we were still kissing … we were still kissing." Shahi said they had to film the scene three or four times and every time production yelled "cut!," the pair were "still f–---g making out." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Shahi starred as Sonya Aragon in the hit HBO drama, a stripper and young college student who was the mistress of Christopher Moltisanti (Michael Imperioli). Shahi appeared on season 6 in 2007. Gandolfini died unexpectedly on June 19, 2013, while vacationing in Rome, Italy. He was 51 years old. An autopsy later confirmed that he died of a heart attack. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39bc5719723856783465eb Chicago priest tells Trump to 'shut up' and restore gun violence prevention funding after deadly weekend te 2026-06-22T22:51:03.351Z Chicago priest tells Trump to 'shut up' and restore gun violence prevention funding after deadly weekend A Chicago priest told President Donald Trump to "shut up" following his social media post about a violent Juneteenth weekend that saw at least six people killed and more than 30 others wounded across the city. Father Michael Pfleger scolded Trump as Chicago community leaders on Monday called for a city agency to tackle gun violence prevention following the weekend's bloodshed. From 6 p.m. Friday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Chicago had 24 shootings resulting in 39 victims, six of them fatal, according to the Chicago Police Department. On Sunday, Trump remarked on Chicago's crime woes in a Truth Social post, suggesting that federal forces be sent into the city. 6 DEAD, 39 SHOT IN CHICAGO BLOODBATH AS TRUMP TOUTS DC-STYLE CLEANUP WHERE NATIONAL GUARD STEPPED IN "Lots of Killing going on in Chicago. 22 people shot, at least 4 Dead," Trump wrote. "Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could make Chicago a safe City in ONE MONTH, in ONE YEAR, it would be one of the safest!!! D.C. went from one of the worst, to one of the safest cities in the U.S. President DJT." On Monday, Pfleger, a prominent South Side priest at St. Sabina Catholic Church, criticized Trump for highlighting the violence. "I hear this morning on the news that Donald Trump said he wants to send people," he said. "He'll solve the gun violence in a month. First of all, the man lies every day." PRITZKER RAILS AGAINST 'UN-AMERICAN' POSSIBLE NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT BY TRUMP "The reflecting pool was good for 50 years," Pfleger added. "And Iran was going to be solved in a month. Shut up, Donald. Just send money and restore the money you took away from gun violence prevention for the city of Chicago and across this country. Give the money back now." In response to the violence, community groups, faith leaders, and city officials gathered Monday morning at City Hall to support creating a Department of Gun Violence Prevention. The proposed department would focus entirely on reducing gun violence and helping coordinate violence prevention programs across the city, FOX 32 reported. OUR LEADERS ABANDONED CHICAGO. TRUMP IS RIGHT: IT'S TIME TO CALL IN THE GUARD State and city leaders have opposed federal intervention, saying they prefer investments in community-level crime prevention programs. "President Trump’s bold actions in cities like D.C. and Memphis have dramatically reduced violent crime – local Democrat leaders in Chicago should see the President’s incredible results and be begging him to do the same in Chicago," White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson told Fox News Digital. "Chicago residents and visitors would benefit tremendously from the President’s successful efforts to drive down crime and make American cities safe again." Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday said he wished that Trump would "follow Chicago's lead and invest in Black America," saying the administration has made cuts to agencies and programs that make communities safer, including slashing funding for education, housing, and health care. "It's unfortunate that this president has worked overtime to literally defund the efforts that create safer communities," Johnson said. "If you look at Donald Trump's Black agenda, he promises to do all the things that I'm doing, but he's failed to do it," the mayor added, referring to the hiring of more young people, expanded mental health support services, and investing in more affordable homes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39bc2c19723856783465a1 Shareholders sue Uber’s board over sexual assaults, other incidents te 2026-06-22T22:50:20.858Z Shareholders sue Uber’s board over sexual assaults, other incidents The lawsuit, led by a Detroit pension fund, alleges Uber's board and management has cut too many compliance corners, resulting in thousands of lawsuits. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39ba61197238567834656d Colorado River system continues slide toward crash, despite emergency actions sending water to Lake Powell te 2026-06-22T22:42:41.978Z Colorado River system continues slide toward crash, despite emergency actions sending water to Lake Powell The two major reservoirs on the Colorado River face dire outlooks that will likely spur federal officials to restrict the amount of water flowing downstream — and decrease hydropower generation — in the coming months, even after they ordered recent… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39ba4e1972385678346564 Aging dam tubes could make or break deliveries to Lake Mead. Do they work? te 2026-06-22T22:42:22.005Z Aging dam tubes could make or break deliveries to Lake Mead. Do they work? When the Bureau of Reclamation announced it would cut releases into Lake Mead in an effort to prop up Lake Powell, the messaging was clear, and it acknowledged a problem some in the Western water world have raised for years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39ba3a197238567834655b The nation’s data center debate has reached Southern Nevada te 2026-06-22T22:42:02.043Z The nation’s data center debate has reached Southern Nevada The fast-spreading national debate over the effects of AI data centers on the environment has reached Southern Nevada, this time taking over Henderson City Hall. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39ba261972385678346552 Fight over $50 million in unclaimed Pinal County tax revenue delayed until next year te 2026-06-22T22:41:42.069Z Fight over $50 million in unclaimed Pinal County tax revenue delayed until next year PHOENIX -- Pinal County residents who thought they'd be getting a $300 check for illegally collected taxes shouldn't wait by the mailbox. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39ba121972385678346549 Summer fun: Parks & Recreation Sunshine Campers hit the beach te 2026-06-22T22:41:22.101Z Summer fun: Parks & Recreation Sunshine Campers hit the beach Recently, campers from both of Lake Havasu City's Parks and Recreation Sunshine Camps enjoyed a fun-filled field trip to Havasu Riviera Beach. The campers were brought to the beach on Thursday, and Parks and Recreation staff and lifeguards kept a… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39b9fe1972385678346540 Lake Havasu City launches program to honor local military members te 2026-06-22T22:41:02.134Z Lake Havasu City launches program to honor local military members In an effort to continue honoring local military members, Lake Havasu City is partnering with the Lake Havasu City Military Moms to launch the Military Tribute Banner Program, an opportunity to recognize and honor local service members currently serving in… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39b9ea1972385678346537 Photos: Rotary Community Park field improvements continue te 2026-06-22T22:40:42.166Z Photos: Rotary Community Park field improvements continue Improvement projects are moving forward at Rotary Community Park. On Thursday, Lake Havasu City announced the new backstop on Field 1 is now complete, and construction officially began on Field 2. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39b9d6197238567834652d Arizona voters will decide 10 GOP-backed ballot measures in November on schools, elections, taxes te 2026-06-22T22:40:22.203Z Arizona voters will decide 10 GOP-backed ballot measures in November on schools, elections, taxes When Arizona voters go to the polls in November to decide who will be the next governor and hold the other statewide offices, they’ll also get to weigh in directly on some of the policy priorities of the Republicans who… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39b7941972385678345e4b How 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' became the World Cup anthem of Team USA amid hot start te 2026-06-22T22:30:44.784Z How 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' became the World Cup anthem of Team USA amid hot start As the U.S. men’s national soccer team heard the final whistle blow at Lumen Field this past Friday, they also heard thousands in the sold-out crowd cheering and singing following a 2-0 victory over Australia that punched their ticket to the knockout stages of the World Cup. But there was one specific song that rained down from the stands and onto the pitch: "Take Me Home, Country Roads," famously sang by John Denver. There’s an origin story behind why that song specifically was chosen for the moment where Team USA wins a World Cup match. FIFA actually asked teams to submit potential playlists for warmups, goals and wins. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Well, U.S. Soccer said it consulted with the players, as well as those inside the organization, about what songs should ring out from the speakers during matches. The curated list was looking for songs that were both representative of American artists and would be good sing-along tracks for fans in the stands. Among the list were classics like Bon Jovi’s "Livin’ on a Prayer," Neil Diamond’s "Sweet Caroline," and Take Me Home, Country Roads. "Sweet Caroline," though, is used by England in this tournament, as is the classic Oasis track, "Wonderwall." USA WORLD CUP TEAM CLINCHES SPOT IN KNOCKOUT STAGE AFTER ANOTHER HISTORIC PERFORMANCE VS AUSTRALIA So, "Livin’ on a Prayer" remained on the playlist, but former U.S. Soccer employee and now FIFA executive, Amy Hopfinger, made the call for "Take Me Home, Country Roads" to specifically be used. As it played over the speakers, the crowd drowned out Denver with its collective bellowing to the players. They clapped and saluted the rendition of the classic folk tune in Seattle as well as Los Angeles, where the USMNT won its first World Cup match — a 4-1 dominating victory over Paraguay. The USMNT is hoping to hear the song again on Thursday in their final group stage match against Türkiye, though the match has no significance for either team. For Team USA, their win over Australia cemented their spot in the knockout stage as well as giving them the Group D win for the group stages. As a result, the USMNT will be heading to the Bay Area either way following their next match, preparing for a Round of 32 matchup against a third-place team from either Groups B, E, F, I or J. Tremendous momentum has been built for the USMNT, and going into a final group stage match without the worry of being bounced from the tournament is certainly no greater feeling for a squad using their home-country advantage. They will hope to hear more fans singing their now-viral team song as they continue to advance in the tournament.   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/6a39b31d1972385678345d5c Fox News Poll: Voters embrace health agenda while rating RFK Jr negatively te 2026-06-22T22:11:41.647Z Fox News Poll: Voters embrace health agenda while rating RFK Jr negatively When it comes to the U.S. food supply, more voters prioritize protecting public health than lowering food prices, according to the latest Fox News Poll. The survey, released Monday, also finds broad voter support for key elements of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, even as they give Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. negative job ratings. By a 16-point margin, voters prefer safeguarding public health (58%) more than lowering food prices (42%). FOX NEWS POLL: MOVE OVER BIG BROTHER, VOTERS SEE BIG TECH AS GREATER THREAT TO US That view crosses party lines, with majorities of Democrats (57%), Republicans (58%), and independents (62%) prioritizing health and well-being. MAHA was popularized by Kennedy during his 2024 presidential campaign and evolved into a national health-policy movement after he ended his bid and endorsed President Trump. Some of its goals include improving nutrition, eliminating harmful additives, and enhancing children's health. Roughly 9 in 10 voters say it is extremely or very important for the government to focus on improving food safety (89% important), lowering food costs (88%), and expanding access to healthy foods (85%). About 8 in 10 consider limiting harmful additives (83% important) and increasing transparency in food labeling (81%) important. About 6 in 10 place the same emphasis on reducing vaping and nicotine use (63% important) or limiting screen time for children under age 16 (60%).  FOX NEWS POLL: VOTERS DOUBT NEW AGREEMENT WILL STOP IRAN FROM DEVELOPING NUKES Support for new food regulations is prevalent. More than 9 in 10 voters favor requiring clearer food labeling (91%), and almost as many (87%) support banning food additives that other countries have restricted because of health concerns. Smaller majorities support banning flavored nicotine products, including vapes and nicotine pouches (65% favor) and prohibiting children under 16 from using social media platforms (60%).  Eliminating vaccine requirements is less popular, as fewer than 4 in 10 are in favor (36%) – although that number is up 10 points since December. Most policies enjoy widespread support across key demographics, except on vaccines where differences emerge. More Republicans (45%) than Democrats (25%) favor eliminating vaccine requirements in public schools by a 20-point margin (the only proposal where fewer than half of each group favor it), and more MAGA (53%) than non-MAGA Republicans (32%) support eliminating vaccines by 21 points. Men, Black voters, and voters under age 30 are more likely to favor eliminating vaccine requirements than women, White voters, and voters 65 and up. "If I were advising Republicans in state and local races in 2026, I would tell them to embrace key policy elements from the MAHA agenda," says Republican pollster Daron Shaw who helps conduct the Fox News Poll alongside Democratic counterpart Chris Anderson. "Protecting Americans, especially children, from bad food, bad drugs, and bad apps is extremely popular, particularly with groups Republicans have struggled with lately."  CLICK HERE FOR CROSSTABS AND TOPLINE Despite support for many MAHA priorities, Kennedy's job rating remains underwater: 45% approve of his performance, while 54% disapprove. Those numbers are largely unchanged since last September. About 9 in 10 MAGA Republicans (88%) approve of Kennedy, compared to 6 in 10 non-MAGA Republicans (58%).  Fathers (54% approve) and voters under 30 (51%) also boost Kennedy’s ratings, with more than half approving of his job performance, higher than mothers (43% approve), non-parents (44%), and voters 65 and over (39%). A closer look at parents Mothers and fathers differ in food-policy priorities. More moms prioritize keeping food costs low by 2 points, while dads favor protecting public health by 16 points.        Although parents and non-parents generally align on many MAHA-related issues, more dads than moms say it is important for the government to reduce screen time for children under 16 (68% vs. 47% important) and support banning children from social media platforms (67% vs. 59% favor).  Dads are also more likely than moms to favor eliminating vaccine requirements (52% vs. 33% favor), and more parents support eliminating them than non-parents (42% vs. 34% favor).  The generational divide Voters under age 30 favor prioritizing public health more than lower food costs by 8 points, but that gap widens to 44 points among voters 65 and over.  On screen time, voters under 30 support banning children under 16 from social media by just 2 points, while that margin expands to 24 points among voters 65 and over.  When it comes to vaccines, young voters oppose eliminating them by 10 points, compared to a large 57-point opposition among those 65 and up. Conducted June 12-15, 2026, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,002 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (101) and cellphones (644) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (257). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±3 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics are representative of the registered voter population. Sources for developing weight targets include the most recent American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis, and voter file data. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39b30a1972385678345d53 Vance takes lead selling Trump’s Iran gamble as Rubio, Hegseth and Ratcliffe cede spotlight on fragile deal te 2026-06-22T22:11:22.190Z Vance takes lead selling Trump’s Iran gamble as Rubio, Hegseth and Ratcliffe cede spotlight on fragile deal Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland this week as the Trump administration’s most visible defender of a fragile Iran memorandum of understanding, even as officials moved to tamp down reports of internal concern over whether Tehran can be trusted to follow through on nuclear concessions. "If it doesn’t happen, I’m blaming JD Vance. If it does happen, I’m taking full credit," joked President Donald Trump this month of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran. The MOU, signed last week, has not resolved the core dispute over Iran’s nuclear program, but instead opened a 60-day negotiating window aimed at turning broad commitments into enforceable terms — leaving Vance to defend a framework that supporters call a diplomatic opening for sustained stability in the region and skeptics fear could give Tehran room to stall. While Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and CIA Director John Ratcliffe have been central to previous high-profile foreign policy missions, Vance spent last week as one of the administration’s chief public advocates for the Iran deal, repeatedly fielding questions about the negotiations during a media blitz for his new book. JD VANCE REVEALS DETAILS OF US-IRAN DEAL, ADDRESSES WHETHER TAXPAYER MONEY WILL GO TO TEHRAN A senior U.S. official told Fox News Digital earlier this month that there was a "split" inside the administration on support of the Iran MOU but wouldn't say which officials did not support the decision. The talks have been fragile for weeks, with the MOU serving less as a breakthrough than a temporary framework while U.S. officials continue to wrestle with whether Iran can be trusted to follow through on nuclear commitments. CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly emerged as a key intelligence leader who expressed doubt about the intelligence behind the Iran deal to Trump and other senior officials, Axios reported. Rubio and Hegseth also reportedly held reservations, while Vance and other officials advocated for the MOU, according to the outlet.  The CIA did not comment when asked by Fox News Digital if Ratcliffe was skeptical about the deal. A second senior U.S. official told Fox News Digital that Trump officials were all aligned in supporting the deal and viewed it as the appropriate path forward. While a White House official added that Vance emerged as a lead negotiator because Trump tasked him with the role from the outset, arguing his position as vice president gives him the stature to bring key players from countries such as Qatar and Pakistan to the negotiating table. When asked about the reports of an alleged "split," the White House fired back that the MOU meets all the previous requirements expressed by the administration and the president would only sign a "good deal." "President Trump listens to all opinions on any given issue — but everyone understands he is the final decisionmaker," a White House official told Fox News Digital. RUBIO, RATCLIFFE TO DELIVER CLASSIFIED IRAN BRIEFING TO 'GANG OF EIGHT' AHEAD OF TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION While Ratcliffe has historically kept a more reserved role as CIA chief, Rubio and Hegseth have embraced the spotlight repeatedly during high-level missions, hosting press briefings and posting on social media – even sharing memes surrounding major policy wins.  Rubio has publicly backed the MOU, but his support has been noticeably more restrained than his advocacy for past foreign policy efforts. The secretary has reposted clips of the deal signing and Vance's media appearance discussing Iran, but has not directly made a statement. His latest post on X was congratulating Colombian President-Elect Abelardo De La Espriella on his victory. Rubio was also part of the president’s delegation in France at the G7, seen standing behind him during Trump’s sideline presser on the deal. Rubio did not make any comments during the press conference. Hegseth also has remained active on social media during the NATO summit, posting updates on alliance-related meetings and highlighting various War Department initiatives, while notably refraining from commenting directly on the Iran agreement. His last public remarks directly addressing U.S.-Iran relations came more than a month ago on May 5 during a Pentagon briefing alongside Caine. Hegseth discussed Project Freedom, which was a strike against Iran's nuclear infrastructure – separate and distinct from Operation Epic Fury. Since then, Hegseth's public appearances have focused largely on NATO and defense diplomacy, including bilateral meetings with foreign counterparts and engagements with leaders from Italy, Singapore, South Korea and Ecuador. READ IT: THE FULL TEXT OF THE US-IRAN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING The framework has come under fire from conservatives and liberals alike who have drawn comparisons to former President Barack Obama’s JCPOA, a politically toxic benchmark for many Republicans that the president and Vance have rejected in public remarks. During an appearance on Fox News' "The Five" last week, Vance argued the JCPOA comparison stems from a misconception because the proverbial carrot-and-stick positions from the Obama-era deal have been reversed. The Pentagon doubled down on their backing of the Iranian deal when asked by Fox News Digital if there were any doubts. "Of course, Secretary Hegseth supports the Peace Deal with Iran and all of President Trump’s objectives," Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Sean Parnell told Fox News Digital when asked if there was any friction about the Iran agreement. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott offered Fox News Digital administration a similar statement backing the Iran deal. "Secretary Rubio and the entire administration is 100% in lockstep behind President Trump. The President has taken unprecedented action to prevent the Iranian regime from obtaining a nuclear weapon, making the U.S. and the entire world safer," Pigott said. Rubio is heading to Geneva Monday after Vance has already been engaged in discussions with Iranians alongside Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff since Sunday. HEGSETH ONCE WARNED AGAINST ENDLESS WARS. NOW HE’S LEADING TRUMP’S STRIKE-FIRST DOCTRINE Rubio, Hegseth and Ratcliffe have previously been at the center of some of the Trump administration’s most significant foreign policy engagements and achievements, from high-stakes talks with Vladimir Putin in Alaska to G7 summits and NATO conferences. Vance’s absence from Trump’s January Mar-a-Lago announcement following the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro drew notice at the time, particularly as Rubio, Hegseth, Ratcliffe, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine and senior adviser Stephen Miller appeared alongside the president for the administration’s victory-lap moment. Fox News Digital reached out to the Office of the Vice President for comment. Vance stayed late into the night Sunday evening to push the deal to the finish line in an attempt to get nuclear inspections to start as soon as possible. "It's funny, we were trying to call some of the inspectors last night around two in the morning. As you can expect, not many people are answering their phone at two in the morning," said Vance Monday. "I expect that will happen at the minimum this week, but we think even some of those conversations with the inspectors and with the IAEA could happen as soon as today," Vance added. Fox News Digital's Charles Crietz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39b2f61972385678345d4a County singer Bailey Zimmerman faces felony criminal charge after allegedly trashing New Mexico hotel room te 2026-06-22T22:11:02.736Z County singer Bailey Zimmerman faces felony criminal charge after allegedly trashing New Mexico hotel room Bailey Zimmerman has found himself in hot water as New Mexico authorities look to charge the country singer with felony criminal damage, Fox News Digital can confirm. A felony warrant for criminal damage was filed on June 18 in Bernalillo County. Prosecutors are looking to slap Zimmerman with a felony charge for criminal damage to property and a misdemeanor charge of falsely obtaining services, TMZ reported. Court docs, obtained by the outlet, revealed the charges stemmed from an incident that allegedly occurred on May 27. Zimmerman had been scheduled to perform at the amphitheater at Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque but canceled his concert at the last minute. MORGAN WALLEN PLEADS GUILTY IN NASHVILLE CHAIR-THROWING INCIDENT According to TMZ, Zimmerman allegedly showed up to sound check visibly intoxicated and proceeded to throw microphones, instruments and other items on the ground before storming off-stage multiple times. Zimmerman then returned to the resort after allegedly spitting towards a security guard, stumbling with a bloody knee and had to be supported by someone he was with. Ultimately, the resort kicked him out and the country music star had to cancel his concert at the last minute. At the time, he claimed he had "not been feeling well." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER ""Y’all know there’s nothing I love more than getting out on the road and playing these shows for you," he wrote on Instagram. "So it’s so hard for me to have to say this, but I have to reschedule tonight’s (5/27) and Saturday’s (5/30) shows. "I have not been feeling well and have tried to power through, but I’m not able to give you all the show you deserve. I hate letting y’all down and was really looking forward to these shows, but I gotta take care of myself so I can get back out there stronger," he continued. Zimmerman allegedly fought security before eventually leaving the resort. But according to court documents, housekeeping discovered the artist's room in disarray the following day – with the hotel estimating the damage at roughly $16,000. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The alleged damage included a television, phone, coffee table and two chairs. Resort staff also reported a hole in one wall, damage to several others, stains on the carpet and two missing chairs. The hotel further claimed Bailey racked up more than $400 in alcohol charges during his stay but never paid the bill. Court records state that both resort employees and police attempted to contact the singer and members of his team to address the incident, but received no response – ultimately prompting authorities to seek an arrest warrant. Fox News Digital reached out to Zimmerman's representative for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39b2e31972385678345d41 NYC coffee shop bans pro-Israel politician in hostile social post: 'we don’t serve... genocide enablers' te 2026-06-22T22:10:43.285Z NYC coffee shop bans pro-Israel politician in hostile social post: 'we don’t serve... genocide enablers' A New York City coffee shop criticized Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., in a social media post after he purchased a cup of joe from its Brooklyn location, declaring that it would have turned him away under its policy of not serving "genocide enablers" due to his support for Israel, despite its motto of treating all customers with dignity. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Poetica Coffee said it issued a refund to Goldman after learning that he had stopped by the location with his young daughter. The shop added that it would have simply turned Goldman away if staff had recognized him at the time. "Hey Congressman Dan Goldman, we see that you stopped by our shop today for a coffee. Do you see how it doesn’t taste like genocide juice? Or are you still having a hard time telling the difference?" the post stated, referring to Goldman’s support for Israel and accusations that the Jewish state has committed genocide against Palestinians during the war in Gaza. SMOOTHIE KING FIRES EMPLOYEES WHO REFUSED TO SERVE CUSTOMERS OVER TRUMP SWEATSHIRT "See, here at Poetica, we don’t serve racists, fascists, homophobes, genocide enablers, or anyone in between," the post continued. "Too bad we didn’t recognize you right away, or we would have turned you away. We issued you a refund—we don’t need your money (it’s probably coming from AIPAC anyways). Enjoy your loss on Tuesday. Don’t ever come to Poetica." In a statement on social media, Goldman said he was disappointed by the shop's remarks. "I’m sorry to see this post," he said. "The barista could not have been nicer to my 7-year-old daughter and me—allowing her to use the bathroom even though we had not purchased anything. I made sure to buy a coffee in return for her kindness. I hope you at least make sure she gets the tip that she deserved." In response, the shop said it was the barista's idea to refund Goldman's purchase. The poster added that they will be voting against Goldman, who faces a Democratic primary challenge from former city Comptroller Brad Lander. DEMOCRATIC REP FEARS PARTY TURNING ANTISEMITIC PROTESTERS INTO 'MARTYRS' IN BATTLE AGAINST TRUMP DEPORTATIONS Fox News Digital has reached out to Goldman and the coffee shop, as well as the offices of New York State Attorney General Letitia James and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. "No comment. We stand against genocide," a staffer told the New York Post. The shop's social media post was quickly criticized online. Mark Treyger, the CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, said the incident warrants a review under city and state human rights laws. MAMDANI IN THE HOT SEAT AFTER FIRST VETO DERAILS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM: 'DISAPPOINTED' "Turning a cup of coffee into a Jewish identity litmus test is an affront to the law, our values, and every New Yorker who rejects discrimination," he wrote on X. "If an identifiable Jewish customer walks into a coffee shop wearing a kippah or Magen David, are they expected to first disclose their views on Middle East policy before being served?" The incident appears to contradict the opening statement on Poetica Coffee's website by its owner, Parviz Mukhamadkulov, an Uzbek immigrant who opened his first location in 2020. "In practice, it looks like a café where the door doesn't close on anyone, where tea gets poured before anyone asks who you are," the website states. "The guest is sacred because the act of welcoming is how a community keeps itself intact." The shop also claims on its site that "whoever walks through the door is treated with unconditional dignity." "Not as a customer. Not as a transaction. As someone who arrived and deserves to be welcomed," the site reads. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39ae5d1972385678345c8b Two new defendants charged in alleged White House UFC mass-casualty attack plot te 2026-06-22T21:51:25.576Z Two new defendants charged in alleged White House UFC mass-casualty attack plot The FBI has identified two additional suspects in the alleged plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., bringing the total number of publicly identified defendants to seven. Newly unsealed court records identify Missouri resident Jordan W. Rincker and Washington state resident William Lee Spartacus Falkner as alleged members of the conspiracy. Prosecutors say Rincker allegedly helped fund and facilitate the operation, while Falkner allegedly discussed procuring and operating drones intended for use in the attack. Five suspects previously were charged in the case in recent days. Investigators allege the group planned to use explosive-laden drones to trigger a mass evacuation of the June 14 event before directing fleeing crowds toward prepositioned shooters. FBI officials previously told Fox News Digital that a "second wave" was then expected to target the White House gate. 5 CHILLING DETAILS FROM THE ALLEGED WHITE HOUSE ATTACK PLOT TIED TO UFC EVENT Falkner allegedly joined a Telegram chat devoted to drone operations June 7 and communicated with other alleged conspirators about drone procurement, tactics and the use of explosives, according to the Washington state complaint.  Prosecutors allege Falkner discussed obtaining multiple drones through a network of contacts and argued that "the more drones the better." Court records also allege he exchanged messages about drone payloads, anti-jamming measures, fiber optics controls and the number of drones needed to carry out the attack. The complaint alleges Falkner claimed he could obtain drones capable of carrying heavy explosive payloads and discussed coordinating their acquisition with other members of the group. According to the complaint, Falkner allegedly participated in a Telegram channel known as "D Ops" dedicated to the conspiracy's alleged drone operation. In one exchange cited by prosecutors, a co-conspirator allegedly wrote that the group was "down to 7 days" before the attack and discussed obtaining multiple drones for the operation. Images of the new suspects were not immediately available.  The newly unsealed affidavit also suggests investigators were examining whether members of the group discussed a potential future attack targeting a FIFA World Cup match scheduled for July 3 in Kansas City, Missouri.  In the filing, an FBI agent wrote that he believed messages exchanged by alleged ringleader Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez referenced the event and encouraged co-conspirators to prepare to travel to Missouri around the July 4 holiday. Prosecutors said the plotters met around March through a TikTok community known as "Vanguard of the Old" where participants shared workout videos and tactical content before moving to encrypted Signal chats. According to the newly unsealed complaint, members of the conspiracy allegedly agreed to commit murder on the White House grounds and surrounding area during the UFC Freedom 250 event. The complaint alleges the conspiracy operated from approximately March through June 21. Federal investigators allege members acquired firearms, ammunition, ballistic gear and other tactical equipment in preparation for the attack.  The complaint claims Tycen Proper allegedly acquired several boxes of ammunition, plate carriers, rifles and tactical clothing, while Daniel Eskridge allegedly obtained multiple firearms, a helmet and a ballistic vest. 'SOMETHING BIG': FEDS REVEAL HOW RELATIVES OF SUSPECTS IN FOILED WHITE HOUSE UFC PLOT SAW WARNING SIGNS The newly unsealed filing also says that Eskridge allegedly shared a photograph of tactical equipment, including a rifle, helmet and ballistic vest, with co-conspirators on the encrypted messaging platform SimpleX in May. Prosecutors allege Rincker played a logistical role in the conspiracy.  He allegedly accepted a $1,200 cash payment from co-defendant Alvarez, allegedly sent Bryan Omar Roa $100 to help fund Roa's drive from California to Washington and allegedly transferred a pump-action shotgun to Alvarez during an in-person meeting, according to the complaint.  The complaint further claims that Roa allegedly began driving from California to Washington on June 11 to participate in the attack. The plot was allegedly disrupted after the mother of Proper, a 19-year-old Ohio defendant in the case, called in a tip to the FBI. A seizure of Proper's phone helped investigators identify other members of the alleged network. Investigators say the network extended well beyond the five men initially charged. Proper's phone contained a primary Signal chat with approximately 19 alleged participants, according to court records, along with smaller operational chat groups organized by role and location. Tensions reportedly boiled over between federal agencies over the decision to make the case public.  Two senior U.S. officials told Fox News that Secret Service leadership wanted to delay disclosing the investigation until additional arrests could be made, fearing that publicizing the probe could alert other subjects and complicate the ongoing investigation. FBI Deputy Director Chris Raia told Fox News Digital Monday that the initial five arrests targeted the individuals investigators viewed as the most dangerous members of the alleged conspiracy and that any additional arrests would likely involve suspects who played lesser roles in the plot. "We made a bunch of probable cause arrests before the (UFC) event, we assured the event was safe," Raia said. "We were watching a whole bunch of others to ensure that nobody had come to nobody had come to DC. But we're continuing to make those cases. And so that's why you're seeing folks get kind of picked off." Fox News' Jake Gibson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39ae491972385678345c69 Bill telling Arizona consumers when a digital ‘purchase’ isn’t really a purchase gets vetoed te 2026-06-22T21:51:05.097Z Bill telling Arizona consumers when a digital ‘purchase’ isn’t really a purchase gets vetoed A Republican proposal to change Arizona law would require companies that sell digital downloads or streaming of movies and games to disclose to customers if they’re only purchasing temporary licenses and not permanent copies of that media. (Photo by Getty Images) A bill that would have made companies that sell digital downloads or streams of movies and video games disclose to customers that they’re not purchasing permanent copies of that media was among the dozens of measures vetoed last week by Gov. Katie Hobbs.  The bill by Rep. Nick Kupper, R-Surprise, would have seen Arizona follow California and mandate that companies disclose when consumers are obtaining a revocable license on digital goods as opposed to full ownership. Kupper’s House Bill 2010 would have made it illegal for a seller of a digital good to advertise that good using the terms “buy” or “purchase” if they do not inform consumers of restrictions on that purchase. Those restrictions include the possibility that the product could be altered or access to it could be revoked in the future.  Large companies like Amazon and Sony have come under fire in recent years after consumers found that TV shows, movies and video games they purchased  were removed from their digital libraries. Many consumers are unaware that when they “buy” a digital movie or TV show they are really only purchasing a license agreement, which can later be revoked. That means consumers don’t really own much of the content they purchase.  Last year, California passed a similar law.  Hobbs, in her veto letter, said that the bill was not clear enough.  “The refund provisions of this legislation are ambiguous and inconsistent with other states,” Hobbs said. “I welcome legislation that provides notification standards and refund provisions that are implementable and clear.”  Kupper said the veto caught him off guard, as the bill had near unanimous support throughout its legislative journey.  “That one surprised me. I’m not going to lie,” Kupper said of the’ veto, noting that the Governor’s Office had never indicated it had problems with the legislation ahead of the veto.  The bill had unanimous support up until its final days of the legislative session when Democratic members in the House and Senate voted against it after a return to the Capitol after a long recess. Kupper cited comments he made online about Rep. Anna Abeytia, D-Phoenix, mentioning her previous abortion while commenting on a photo of the Democrat and her newborn baby, as the reason why Democrats switched positions on the bill.  “The reason I believe, and I don’t know this to be a fact on why the Democrats fell off at the end, was because of my comments on Anaya Abeytia,” Kupper said, adding that he still votes in favor of bills he finds good policy, regardless of “whose name is on a bill.” As for Hobbs’ veto, Kupper said he doesn’t entirely understand the governor’s resistance, as he had worked with tech stakeholders like Apple to amend the bill in ways that made them more comfortable with the legislation. “It was almost exactly the law that California passed, and it was brought to me by a Libertarian,” Kupper said.  The measure also included a provision that says a seller must notify a consumer that the seller could modify the content, something that comes from Kupper’s own experience when a digital good he purchased was altered after he paid for it.  In 2020, the creator of the TV comedy series “The Office” deleted a scene that included a character who wore blackface. Kupper said he noticed when rewatching the episode that the scene was gone.  The bill would have required that a seller of digital goods provide a consumer with a list of the restrictions and conditions they are agreeing to under the license, a notice that the license may be altered from its original version and a notice that the license may be revoked. And it would have required that the statements must be clear and conspicuous.  Consumers would be asked to acknowledge that they understand these terms and conditions, which would be distinct from other terms and conditions that consumers are used to agreeing to online if the bill had been signed into law.  Any company that violated the disclosure could be investigated for violating the state’s consumer fraud act. Additionally, any consumer who is “aggrieved by a violation” could bring a civil action to “recover actual damages, reasonable attorney fees and court costs,” and if the “violation is wilful or knowing,” the court may award additional damages.  The bill did not apply to subscription-based streaming services, free services or educational goods provided by libraries or public institutions.  When asked if he intends to bring the legislation back next session, Kupper was quick to respond.  “Oh, 100% yeah,” he said.  YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39ae201972385678345c4a With Win in Washington, Socialists Are on the March in Urban America te 2026-06-22T21:50:24.142Z With Win in Washington, Socialists Are on the March in Urban America Democratic socialists, harnessing generational frustration over affordability, lead New York and Seattle and are knocking on the door in Los Angeles and Washington. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39abee1972385678345c03 Sen Susan Collins addresses controversies surrounding scandal-plagued Democratic challenger Platner te 2026-06-22T21:41:02.542Z Sen Susan Collins addresses controversies surrounding scandal-plagued Democratic challenger Platner Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, addressed her closely-watched race against scandal-plagued Democratic candidate Graham Platner, calling him the "antithesis" of the steady leadership she has provided Maine. "I never expected to have an opponent like Graham Platner," Collins said in her first national interview since Platner’s nomination. "He is very different from me. He's the antithesis of the steady leadership that I provide and Washington that has delivered real results for the state of Maine and for our nation." Platner, a military veteran and oyster farmer, has spent much of his campaign on the defensive as multiple scandals have rocked his candidacy, including a chest tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol and abuse allegations from former girlfriends. THE GROWING LIST OF CONTROVERSIES THREATENING DEMOCRAT GRAHAM PLATNER'S MAINE SENATE BID Collins’ race against Platner has become one of the most watched in the midterm cycle as top Democrats, including progressive champions Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., have thrown their support behind the controversial candidate. Platner is pushing an economically populist agenda, taking aim at corporate interests and advocating for the working class during his campaign. Collins, who is running for a sixth six-year term in the U.S. Senate, remains in a tight race with Platner in left-leaning Maine, despite his resurfaced controversies. "There have been numerous controversies. He often denies them only to be contradicted by others who say what he told them," Collins told Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum on "The Story." PLATNER'S DELETED REDDIT SPARKS OUTRAGE AGAIN AS HE APPEARS TO MOCK WOUNDED SOLDIER: 'DIDN'T DESERVE TO LIVE' "To me, one of the most appalling is his making fun of a Purple Heart recipient who had been wounded by the Taliban, lying on the war field, and he ridicules this individual. And another example, it's his treatment of women in general, and also his opposition to law enforcement. On all those issues, we could not be more different." In response to the scandals, Platner has opened up about his battle with post-traumatic stress disorder from his four tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. He said he's "been open about what was a very dark period of my life where I struggled with undiagnosed PTSD, too often self-medicated with alcohol, and was a far from perfect boyfriend." PENNSYLVANIA DEM REP CLAIMS GRAHAM PLATNER 'HAS DISQUALIFIED HIMSELF' FROM MAINE SENATE RACE Collins, the Republican incumbent, revealed whether she believes Platner’s controversies disqualify him from running. "I would have said in a different time that any one of these would have been disqualifying for someone to be a candidate to serve our country and the state of Maine in the United States Senate, whether they were Democrat or Republican," the senator said. During Platner’s nomination acceptance speech during the primary, he accused Collins of being "just as spineless and corrupt as the establishment she now serves." Collins argued that constituents do not want someone who engages in "angry rhetoric" representing them in Washington and said their senator should have proper "character." "In the end, this comes down to whether you want a candidate who will go to Washington, engage in angry rhetoric every day, but not get anything done, versus my service to the people of Maine, where I have delivered real results to the people of Maine," Collins said. "I believe that the people of Maine want steady leadership," she continued. "They want independence, and they want someone who cares deeply about the state and our country and has the character to serve." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39abc51972385678345bde Federal Citizenship Data Tool Cannot Be Used to Screen Voters, Judge Rules te 2026-06-22T21:40:21.588Z Federal Citizenship Data Tool Cannot Be Used to Screen Voters, Judge Rules A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s providing federal data to states to check and purge their voter rolls violated several laws prohibiting the disclosure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39a9d51972385678345b98 Popular mommy blogger dies at 48 two years after devastating cancer diagnosis te 2026-06-22T21:32:05.403Z Popular mommy blogger dies at 48 two years after devastating cancer diagnosis Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, has died at age 48 after a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The popular "mommy blogger" had been fighting the disease for the past two years, according to an announcement posted on ScaryMommy.com on Monday. The stay-at-home mother of three launched the blog in 2008 as a place to share the "joys and pitfalls" of parenting, according to the article. As Scary Mommy expanded from a personal blog into a major parenting brand, Smokler built a following with her honest, often self-deprecating take on motherhood. She went on to speak at blogging conferences, author bestselling books, appear on national television programs and earn three Webby Awards, her biography states. AGGRESSIVE BRAIN CANCER MAY RESPOND TO HIGH-DOSE VITAMIN THERAPY, STUDY SUGGESTS "Jill spent her life telling the truth about motherhood — that it could be wonderful and impossible in the very same breath — and in doing so, she gave millions of women permission to stop pretending and feel a little less alone," her family shared in a statement following her passing. "She was funny, fearless, generous and entirely herself. More than anything she built, Jill was proudest of her three children, Lily, Ben and Evan. We are heartbroken to lose her, and endlessly proud of the mark she left on the world." Smokler's first sign of the disease was in April 2024, when she experienced a sudden seizure. She then underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor, after which she didn't recognize her own children, she previously shared with Today. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "I am definitely grateful that I don’t remember the looks on their faces when I didn’t recognize them," she said. "That must have been gutting." Smokler was diagnosed with glioblastoma, the most common malignant primary brain tumor in adults and one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer. There is currently no cure. Following surgery, the blogger underwent radiation and chemotherapy, during which she was open about her treatment side effects, including fatigue and hair loss. Additional surgeries and clinical trials followed, according to previous interviews. "Thank you, Jill, for everything. May you rest in peace," the Scary Mommy post concluded. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ About 13.9% of all brain tumors are glioblastomas, according to the American Brain Tumor Association. More than 12,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Median survival is approximately 12 to 18 months after diagnosis, even with treatment. Only about 5% to 7% of patients survive five years after diagnosis, data shows. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39a9c11972385678345b8f Nancy Guthrie ransom: Harvey Levin pushes back on reports that note contained apology over her death te 2026-06-22T21:31:45.948Z Nancy Guthrie ransom: Harvey Levin pushes back on reports that note contained apology over her death The recipient of a batch of suspected ransom demands in the Nancy Guthrie case is pushing back against recent reports claiming the potential abductors were apologetic over the 84-year-old's purported death. "I wanna talk about Nancy Guthrie and some communications I had with the FBI that I haven't talked about until now," Harvey Levin said in a video posted to TMZ's YouTube Monday afternoon. "But I want to start with these reports that this ransom letter that we received kind of apologizes to Savannah Guthrie and her family for the kidnapping and that Nancy was no longer alive. That was not in the ransom note that we received." Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, whose department is the lead agency on the case, told Fox News Digital Monday that the FBI has been handling the investigation into numerous ransom demands, some bogus and some with potential to be real, since the beginning. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X He deferred comment to the bureau on the new reports, and the FBI did not immediately respond to a request for comment. WATCH: What The FBI Told Harvey Levin | TMZ "It is not in that ransom note at all," Levin said of the notes sent to TMZ. "It does say that she's scared but OK. But the ransom note makes no reference to Nancy Guthrie either dying or the kidnappers apologizing." EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT NANCY GUTHRIE'S POSSIBLE RANSOM NOTE TMZ wasn't the only outlet to receive potential ransom demands, however. Local media also received similar messages through their online tip boxes, at least at first. ABC News reported Monday that local media received a follow-up demand claiming that Guthrie had died and been buried. A federal law enforcement source confirmed to Fox News Digital Monday that the FBI deposited small sums of crypto into a Bitcoin wallet to test the purported ransom demand's validity. It was not immediately clear whether the second note sender was credible — or whether any of the ransom demands were real. They would, however, fit the "wrench attack" pattern that some investigators have floated in connection with the case, in which a "mastermind" computer hacker, probably overseas, could have hired local thugs to kidnap Guthrie in an effort to extort her daughter, "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Sunday marked 20 weeks since Guthrie's suspected abduction from her home in the Catalina Foothills north of Tucson. Her whereabouts remain unknown as of Monday. A series of later emails, however, sent by someone claiming to have knowledge of the case, referenced Guthrie's death, Levin added. SEND US A TIP HERE "That is from the person who sent us multiple emails saying that he knows or knew where Nancy Guthrie was and where the kidnappers were, and he wanted money in return for information," Levin said. "We passed that along to the FBI as we did the ransom note, but this person kept sending us email. And early on, he said, time is of the essence. And then a few days after the kidnapping, he said, time is no longer of the essence, meaning she wasn't alive." That person had asked for $100,000 for the information — far less than the $4 million ransom demand, he added. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "This person also said that he was afraid that he might be implicated," Levin explained. "He had a burglary on his record from I think he said 11 years before, and apparently he knew these kidnappers well enough that he was afraid he might implicated." MAN WHO PUT UP $100K TO FIND NANCY GUTHRIE SAYS TIPSTERS SHOULD SKIP THE SHERIFF AND CALL CRIME STOPPERS He purportedly said he wanted the money so he could go "underground" and avoid retribution. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB That person never got any money, he said. And when he offered to have TMZ put up the money just to see if it led to any kind of resolution, he said his sources at the FBI stopped responding. Anyone with information on Guthrie's case is asked to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI. There is a combined reward of more than $1.2 million for information that cracks the case. Tips can be provided anonymously to Tucson's Crime Stoppers affiliate, 88-Crime, at 1-520-882-7463. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39a9971972385678345b69 HCH Pet of the Week: Rocko te 2026-06-22T21:31:03.964Z HCH Pet of the Week: Rocko At 8 years old and ~65lbs, Rocko is proof that senior dogs are some of the very best companions. This handsome boy has so much love left to give and deserves a cozy home to spend his golden years in. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39a9831972385678345b60 HCH Pet of the Week: Rhino te 2026-06-22T21:30:43.995Z HCH Pet of the Week: Rhino FOREVER HOME NEEDED - ADOPT RHINO! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39a9701972385678345b57 Evacuations to be reduced for Pocket Fire; Rock Canyon and Dellenbaugh fires increase containment te 2026-06-22T21:30:24.032Z Evacuations to be reduced for Pocket Fire; Rock Canyon and Dellenbaugh fires increase containment An operational overview presentation will be live streamed at 7 p.m. on Monday night and can be viewed on the Coconino National Forest's Facebook page, facebook.com/coconinonf. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39a4fa1972385678345ab7 South Carolina fitness trainer’s autopsy raises more questions about mysterious death te 2026-06-22T21:11:22.318Z South Carolina fitness trainer’s autopsy raises more questions about mysterious death More questions were raised about the death of South Carolina fitness trainer Elena Katherine Moore after an autopsy failed to determine how she died and found no signs of physical trauma. Moore, 39, was found dead last week after disappearing June 11 following a visit to a Planet Fitness gym in Lexington. Her disappearance drew widespread attention after a close friend told Fox News Digital that Moore had confided weeks earlier that she was "scared for her life." Now, investigators say a forensic autopsy found no bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries. "The autopsy did not identify an immediate cause of death," the Lexington County Coroner's Office said Monday. FITNESS TRAINER TOLD FRIEND SHE WAS 'SCARED FOR HER LIFE' WEEKS BEFORE BODY WITH MATCHING CLOTHING FOUND The cause of death remains pending while investigators await toxicology results, microscopic tissue testing and a review of Moore's medical records. 🕵️ What story should we investigate next? 📩 Email: stepheny.price@fox.com 📸 Instagram: @fndstephprice 🎥 X: @StephenyPrice Whether it's a developing case, concerning trend, or something you think deserves attention, your information could help lead our next story or investigation. The findings come days after authorities identified Moore as the woman whose body was discovered near Old Cherokee Road and Northlake Drive in Lexington County on June 17. GOT A TIP? Investigators located the body after receiving a tip that led them to a new search area. At the time, Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green said the woman found was wearing clothing consistent with what Moore had been wearing before she vanished. FOLLOW US ON X Moore was last seen June 11 after signing into a Planet Fitness on Whiteford Way around 6:40 p.m. Surveillance footage later showed her walking away from the gym toward a wooded area behind a nearby Lowe's Home Improvement store, according to police. Friends have said several aspects of Moore's behavior before her disappearance were unusual. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "She was scared for her life. She actually said those words to me," close friend Sondra Campbell previously told Fox News Digital. SOUTH CAROLINA DEATHS OF FORMER BLOOMBERG EXECUTIVE, WIFE AND DAUGHTER LEAVE NEIGHBORS PERPLEXED Campbell said Moore wanted to discuss what was troubling her privately but never got the chance. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Another friend told Fox News Digital that Moore, who was typically active online, had gone unusually quiet on social media in the weeks before she disappeared. Authorities have not said whether foul play is suspected, and no manner of death has been determined. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is continuing to investigate the case. Fox News Digital's Adam Sabes contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39a4e61972385678345aae Russia preparing hybrid attacks on NATO's eastern flank, intelligence warns te 2026-06-22T21:11:02.862Z Russia preparing hybrid attacks on NATO's eastern flank, intelligence warns Latvian intelligence is warning that Russia is preparing possible military provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, including drones, missiles or other hybrid attacks, in an effort to pressure NATO countries to stop supporting Ukraine.  "We see indications that Russia is preparing military provocations against the Baltic countries or Poland — not a conventional war, because Russia is not capable of that right now, but hybrid attacks, such as missiles, drones or other actions designed to send a signal: stop supporting Ukraine, or you will have your own problems," Latvian intelligence told Fox News Digital. The most immediate concern, according to Latvian intelligence, is not that Moscow is ready for a full-scale war with NATO, but that Russian President Vladimir Putin could miscalculate because the surrounding institutions are feeding him the version of reality he wants to hear. The Baltic states and Poland are NATO allies, meaning a Russian provocation there could quickly test America’s treaty commitments and risk a broader confrontation. It also comes as Washington and its allies weigh how far to go in supporting Ukraine and tightening sanctions on Moscow.  RUSSIAN DRONES TEST NATO'S ARTICLE 5 DEFENSE GUARANTEE AHEAD OF FRIDAY SANCTIONS DEADLINE Latvian intelligence argues that Putin is not only looking for ways to pressure NATO countries to back off Ukraine, but may also be receiving distorted assessments from inside his own system — raising the risk that Russia could misjudge Western resolve. "The biggest concern is miscalculation. Russian institutions are telling Putin what he wants to hear, and that creates a dangerous cycle that can lead to foolish and senseless decisions," Latvian intelligence said. "We see more and more signs that Putin wants to receive only positive news. He is isolated, and that makes decision-making even more problematic as decisions are not based on the real situation," Latvian intelligence added. The Latvian warning tracks with concerns raised by Polish officials during Fox News Digital reporting in June in Poland, where officials described Russia’s hybrid war against NATO’s eastern flank as already underway. Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Bosacki pointed to assassinations, drone activity, cyberattacks and attacks on critical infrastructure on NATO territory, including what he described as a Russian-instigated cyberattack on Polish energy infrastructure intended "to black out part of Poland."  Amb. Krzysztof Olendzki also described the Belarus border as part of a Russian and Belarusian campaign to weaponize illegal migration against NATO countries. Latvian intelligence also assessed that Western sanctions are having a real impact inside Russia, despite Moscow’s public claims that it has absorbed the pressure. "Russia says publicly that sanctions do not matter, but its own internal assessments show that sanctions are biting," Latvian intelligence told Fox News Digital. "They may not change Putin’s mindset, but they limit Russia’s financial resources and thus opportunities and force to make difficult choices regarding recruitment, military spending, and pressure on businesses. Its war economy is a crumbling ‘house of cards.’" NATO'S EASTERN FLANK RACES TO REARM AS TRUMP PRESSURE EXPOSES WESTERN EUROPE'S DEFENSE GAP The assessment comes as Latvia’s Constitution Protection Bureau, known as SAB, released a public report detailing how Russia is intensifying "lawfare" against the West — using courts, legal claims and international institutions to pressure Western governments, weaken support for Ukraine and create possible justification for more aggressive actions. The report outlines Russian efforts to study Iran’s experience challenging Western sanctions through international legal mechanisms.  Russian experts have analyzed Iran’s 2016 case against the United States at the International Court of Justice and are looking for ways to adapt similar tactics against Western countries, according to the Constitution Protection Bureau.  "If you want to push Russia toward a peace deal that is acceptable to Ukraine and the West, sanctions are the right mechanism," Latvian intelligence said. "We need more international pressure on Russia through sanctions." US ALLIES ACCUSE RUSSIA OF 'ESCALATING HYBRID ACTIVITIES' AGAINST NATO, EU NATIONS AFTER DATA CABLES SEVERED The Constitution Protection Bureau also warns that Russia has prepared a complaint against the Baltic States at the U.N.’s International Court of Justice, formally accusing them of discrimination against Russians and Russian speakers. Latvian intelligence believes the legal campaign is not only about the courtroom, but about building a narrative Moscow could later use as a pretext for action. "Russia believes the Baltic States are governed by pro-American elites who are disconnected from their own people. They made a similar mistake about Ukraine before the invasion, which is why this perception worries us," Latvian intelligence said. The Constitution Protection Bureau report argues that Russia is trying to turn propaganda into legal and political action. It describes Moscow’s planned complaint as relying on a "highly manipulative approach" to international law, including selective interpretations of international norms and what the report calls "imagined evidence" of alleged discrimination. The concern is that Russia could use those claims to justify pressure, intimidation or hybrid operations — the same broad logic Moscow used when it claimed it was acting to protect Donbas residents before invading Ukraine. "Currently, there are no military threats to Latvia," its intelligence said. "We are not concerned about a full-scale invasion right now. Russia would need three to five years, even if the war in Ukraine ended today, to rebuild sufficient capabilities. What worries us now are provocations — drones, missiles and other hybrid attacks." The Russian government did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39a4d31972385678345aa5 The Street Profits win World Tag Team Championship with help from Seth Rollins on 'Monday Night Raw' te 2026-06-22T21:10:43.423Z The Street Profits win World Tag Team Championship with help from Seth Rollins on 'Monday Night Raw' Street Profits are up and they have gold. Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins defeated Austin Theory and Bron Breakker on "Monday Night Raw" in London to become the new world tag team champions. It’s the fourth time they will hold tag team gold in their careers as a duo. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The rivalry between Ford and Dawkins and The Vision had heated up ever since The Street Profits returned to WWE TV after WrestleMania 42. Their loose alliance with Seth Rollins appeared to be the biggest boon for them – whether they hated or liked each other. Logan Paul tried to be the catalyst that helped The Vision keep the tag titles. He put Theory’s foot on the ropes to break the count. But the referee caught him and tossed him from the match. Paul’s antics weren’t finished. He tried to slide brass knuckles over to Theory before Joe Hendry got into the mix to break up the monotony. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM As the chaos ensued, Rollins’ music hit and Breakker was expecting him to come down the entrance ramp. Rollins sneaked into the ring area and took the brass knuckles out of Theory’s reach. He hit Theory with the weapon and was chased out of the ring area by Breakker. It left Theory defenseless against a two-on-one assault from the Street Profits. Ford pinned Theory for the win, stripping away gold from The Vision. Breakker was enraged as Rollins celebrated The Street Profits’ win. Now, one has to wonder whether The Street Profits will be by Rollins’ side as "The Visionary" walks into a steel cage match against Breakker at Night of Champions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39a28f19723856783455f8 Chaos erupts on American Airlines flight as unruly passenger allegedly bites fellow traveler midair te 2026-06-22T21:01:03.752Z Chaos erupts on American Airlines flight as unruly passenger allegedly bites fellow traveler midair An American Airlines flight descended into chaos Sunday morning after a passenger was accused of biting another traveler and attempting to fight others onboard. The frantic incident erupted as Flight 3046 approached Philadelphia International Airport after departing from Charlotte, North Carolina. An audio recording reviewed by Fox News Digital captured the pilot alerting air traffic control about the escalating situation involving the unruly passenger. "He just bit a passenger, and he's trying to fight everybody," the pilot said in the recording posted on LiveATC.  AMERICAN AIRLINES PASSENGER WHO HELPED RESTRAIN UNRULY TRAVELER SAYS SITUATION WAS 'FIGHT OR FLIGHT' The crew requested police and emergency medical teams (EMTs) to meet the aircraft upon landing. The pilot said he was unsure what triggered the incident but suggested the passenger may have been experiencing a mental health crisis, telling controllers that law enforcement may be needed "just as a precaution" to assist EMTs. AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT TURNED AROUND AFTER PASSENGER ALLEGEDLY ATTACKED CREW MEMBER, SWALLOWED ROSARY BEADS "Can you pass along, we need EMTs as well as law enforcement," the pilot said. "I don’t know… if he’s hallucinating," he added. American Airlines confirmed to Fox News Digital on Monday that the passenger experienced a medical emergency and was assisted by a medical professional onboard before the flight landed. Additional medical personnel also met the passenger after the aircraft arrived. "Medical personnel met American Airlines flight 3046 at the gate for a customer experiencing a medical emergency," the airline said. "We appreciate the actions of our team members and the medical professional on board who assisted the customer as the flight arrived safely at Philadelphia (PHL)." The brief exchange between the pilot and air traffic controller ended on a lighter note, with the controller wishing the pilot a happy Father’s Day. "What a day, huh?" the pilot said in the audio recording. "I'll be sure to tell my daughters about this one." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39a26419723856783455b2 The AI world is getting ‘loopy’ te 2026-06-22T21:00:20.240Z The AI world is getting ‘loopy’ The loop takes agentic AI a step further, by authorizing a swarm of agents to work continuously in the background, endlessly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39a023197238567834558b Pocket Fire burns 257 acres north of Sedona te 2026-06-22T20:50:43.233Z Pocket Fire burns 257 acres north of Sedona 432 fire personnel face steep slopes to battle wildfire that prompted Oak Creek Canyon evacuation The Pocket Fire ignited about 7 miles north of Sedona in the Red Rock–Secret Mountain Wilderness area on the afternoon of Friday, June 19, and has been mapped at about 257 acres, according to U.S. Fores Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a399dde1972385678345511 Hailey Bieber strips down for Kim Kardashian's SKIMS in red-hot new campaign te 2026-06-22T20:41:02.933Z Hailey Bieber strips down for Kim Kardashian's SKIMS in red-hot new campaign Hailey Bieber left little to the imagination as she stripped down for SKIMS' latest campaign, serving up a series of sizzling looks for Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand. Bieber starred in the campaign for Everyday Cotton line, photographed by Mert Alas. "Hailey has a unique ability to make even the simplest pieces feel elevated," Kim Kardashian, SKIMS Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, said in a statement. "Her approach to style is effortless, which made her the perfect person to bring Everyday Cotton to life." Hailey embraced a pared-back, minimalist aesthetic in the striking campaign-style images, showcasing effortless model-off-duty glamour with a refined edge. HAILEY BIEBER LEAVES LITTLE TO IMAGINATION IN SHEER SAINT LAURENT GOWN In one photo, Hailey modeled a pale blush-pink lingerie set consisting of a triangle bra and matching low-rise briefs. For another shot, Hailey wore a black triangle bra featuring ultra-thin straps and a streamlined silhouette, paired with coordinating high-cut bottoms accented by delicate string sides. The monochromatic ensemble created a bold yet understated look, allowing the sharp tailoring and minimalist design to take center stage. Hailey's husband, Justin Bieber, shared the campaign on his own Instagram. The "Never Say Never" singer did not write a caption but added Foreigner's song "Cold As Ice" to the post. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Hailey is the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin and graphic designer Kennya Baldwin. She signed with IMG Models in 2016 and quickly became a familiar face in campaigns for major fashion brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Guess and Ralph Lauren. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Hailey became a household name after marrying pop superstar Bieber in 2018. The two welcomed their son, Jack, in 2024. While her relationship with Bieber brought intense public attention, Hailey has developed her own identity as a businesswoman after launching her skincare company, Rhode, in 2022. The brand became a beauty-industry phenomenon and was acquired by e.l.f. Beauty in a deal valued at up to $1 billion, with Hailey remaining deeply involved as founder and chief creative officer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a399db419723856783454cc Microsoft and Chevron plan one of the largest gas-powered data center projects in US te 2026-06-22T20:40:20.440Z Microsoft and Chevron plan one of the largest gas-powered data center projects in US Microsoft inked a 20-year power purchase agreement with Chevron, locking in decades of carbon emissions from a new natural gas power plant. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a399b99197238567834549b Olympian charged in Reflecting Pool vandalism tied to Dem fundraising giant te 2026-06-22T20:31:21.620Z Olympian charged in Reflecting Pool vandalism tied to Dem fundraising giant Records show former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who was charged in the weekend vandalism of the Reflecting Pool, has ties to a major left-wing fundraising network as protesters descended on the National Mall and racked up multiple criminal charges. Hearn, 67, donated to Democratic fundraising apparatus ActBlue 10 times while also contributing to Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns five times, an administration official told Fox News Digital. Hearn was charged with a misdemeanor for destruction of government property Saturday after he reached into the water and allegedly grabbed a hose being used by a National Park Service worker, Fox News previously reported. The Reflecting Pool was drained and painted under President Donald Trump’s direction, sparking scrutiny over peeling paint and algae growth. ActBlue has funneled billions of dollars to Democratic candidates such as New York democratic socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The group has also drawn scrutiny for its overseas donations that prompted federal probes into donor fraud. DEM FUNDRAISING GIANT ACTBLUE ROCKED BY ALLEGATIONS IT MISLED CONGRESS ABOUT FOREIGN DONATIONS The three-time summer Olympian and registered Democrat told The Associated Press he is a "curious citizen" and "reached down to see what it felt like." He said it felt "very rubbery." Hearn was previously arrested by U.S. Park Police in 1996 after he ignored an emergency closure of the Potomac River during a severe rainstorm and launched a canoe onto the river despite the restrictions. He was charged with failing to obey a lawful order, but the judge later cleared him of the charges. The $14.8 million restoration project has sparked outrage from Democratic lawmakers and Washington residents who have descended on the National Mall to inspect the pool. Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell said her constituents are "outraged" by the algae during an appearance on CNN. FORMER OLYMPIAN AMONG THOSE CHARGED WITH VANDALIZING REFLECTING POOL, TRUMP VOWS IMMEDIATE REPAIRS: REPORT An administration official told Fox News Digital that five people have been arrested on vandalism charges, while federal citations were issued to five additional individuals. There have been 14 police reports filed for vandalism, the official added. Among the reports was one involving a suspect accused of using a blade to slash nearly 300 feet of the pool’s liner, an incident President Donald Trump highlighted in a Truth Social post on Saturday. WATCH: TRUMP REVEALS FLASHY NEW COLOR FOR NATIONAL MALL'S REFLECTING POOL MAKEOVER "They took some form of knife or blade, and put a 250-foot-long gash into the beautiful facade of what took so much work, competence, and money to build and complete. They also poured corrosive and destructive chemicals into the Pool," wrote Trump. "The Reflecting Pool was never so beautiful as it was just one week ago, even going back to 1922 when it opened." Trump said Friday that he believes vandals are damaging the grounds surrounding the Reflecting Pool and that chemicals were used to damage the pool's newly installed surface, he wrote on Truth Social. Fox News Digital reached out to NPS for comment. Fox News Digital’s Jackson Thompson and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a399b861972385678345492 Sports media gatekeepers try to dictate which American fans are allowed to cheer for Team USA at World Cup te 2026-06-22T20:31:02.171Z Sports media gatekeepers try to dictate which American fans are allowed to cheer for Team USA at World Cup The World Cup is here, the United States men's national team has already won its group, and American fans finally have a chance to rally around a team wearing red, white and blue on home soil. So, of course, the liberal media had to make it weird. Could this just be a cool moment for American soccer? Apparently not. Instead, some of the usual suspects in sports media have decided the World Cup is another opportunity to push every preferred narrative: race, identity politics, Trump, MAGA, immigration, American shame, and the idea that there is a right kind of American fan and a wrong kind of American fan. The Guardian gave probably the best example in a Sunday piece about Fox's World Cup coverage and Alexi Lalas, framing Thierry Henry vs. Lalas as "the World Cup's most compelling battle." The headline called Henry a "French aristocrat" and Lalas an "all-American idiot." Subtle, huh? EX-USWNT STAR CARLI LLOYD CALLS OUT ALEXI LALAS CRITICS, SAYS BACKLASH STEMS FROM CONSERVATIVE POLITICAL VIEWS The piece referred to Lalas as a "MAGA hack" and positioned him as the embarrassing, loud, patriotic American ruining the world's game for everyone else. It also claimed soccer in America belongs to "migrants, urban liberals" and people "too scrawny" for other American sports. Additionally, the column compared Lalas to serial killer John Wayne Gacy. There's truly no line these people won't cross when attempting to tear down their "enemies. But buried in all the ad hominem attacks lobbed at Lalas was the broader point the author wanted to make: Soccer belongs to them. Not to you. Not to the guy in a red hat. Not to the Fox viewer. Not to the American fan who calls it soccer, waves the flag and doesn't apologize for loving his country. The Guardian doesn't just dislike Lalas' style. It goes to extreme lengths to show that Lalas represents a kind of American soccer fan the left can't stand: unapologetically American. That can't be allowed. For years, soccer in America has had a strange gatekeeping problem. A certain class of fans and media members wanted the sport to become more popular, but only if the right people liked it in the right way. They wanted growth, but not too much normal American enthusiasm. They wanted packed stadiums, but not too many "USA!" chants. They wanted mainstream relevance, but not Fox, Lalas, Trump voters or anyone who might prefer tailgating to a 4,000-word essay on global football culture. Now the World Cup is here, and the USMNT is giving the entire country a reason to care with its performance on the field. Sorry, gatekeepers, I mean "pitch." THIS IS THE USA'S ROADMAP TO WINNING THE WORLD CUP NOW THAT THEY'VE MADE THE KNOCKOUT ROUND That should be the entire story. But the liberal media can't help itself. The Athletic elected to push the racial narrative in a social media post. "Half of the U.S. men's national team is Black," the outlet wrote on X. "After decades of overwhelmingly White teams, the makeup of this team is powerful." The media's immediate instinct was to turn the United States men's national team into a racial talking point. The team isn't just made up of Americans. Each player has to be further divided into categories based on immutable characteristics like race. Translation: this is the acceptable America. This is the America the liberal media wants to celebrate. The U.S. men's hockey team that won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics wasn't a liberal media darling like this USMNT group. They dared to party with FBI Director Kash Patel after winning gold and took a call from President Donald Trump. The audacity! The Athletic, which is owned by the New York Times, also published a Jerry Brewer column before the tournament even started. "Welcome to America, the problematic host of the World Cup" was the headline. Subtle, huh? Brewer argued that the tournament had arrived in a country fighting over "who belongs here." Brewer and his colleagues at The Athletic believe "good America" is the one that agrees with their worldview. The "bad America" is the one that voted for Donald Trump, supports law enforcement and doesn't feel the need to apologize for chanting "USA!" The Athletic wasn't alone. USA Today ran a pre-tournament column with the headline, "United States has already lost World Cup with its greed and hostility." I'll give the liberals credit, they're finally saying the quiet part out loud. They simply hate the United States. Or, at least, most everything it stands for. When the liberal media likes the American story, it's diverse, organic, immigrant-driven and culturally sophisticated. When the media doesn't like the American story, it's jingoistic, MAGA, and embarrassing. Need more examples? Glad you asked, because there is no shortage of them. The Atlantic ran a piece headlined, "The Feel-Good Story of the World Cup Is Too Good to Be True," about foreign fans going viral for loving American things like Taco Bell, Waffle House, Buc-ee's, ranch dressing and Texas Roadhouse. Americans saw the videos and posts and most had the appropriate reaction: this is awesome. Foreigners are visiting the United States, having fun, finding joy in the ridiculousness of American abundance and telling the internet about it. It's funny, harmless and, yes, a little patriotic. Naturally, The Atlantic had to step in and explain that the whole thing might be less authentic than people think. Because God forbid the world see all the greatness that the United States has to offer or Americans get a reminder of how lucky they are to live in the greatest nation in the world. This is where the modern media brain breaks. They can't simply process American joy as American joy. There has to be a reason to make sure nobody starts feeling too good about the country. Conservatives are often accused of being divisive, hateful and exclusionary. But when the United States is playing, conservatives generally do something very simple: they root for the United States. They don't need every athlete to agree with them politically. They don't need every player to vote Republican. They don't need Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Folarin Balogun, Tim Weah, Chris Richards or anyone else to pass an ideological purity test. They're Americans. They're wearing the colors and the crest. They're standing for the anthem. That's more than enough. The same was true at the Olympics. There were plenty of American athletes in Milano Cortina who made political comments that conservatives didn't like. Some criticized the country. Some criticized the Trump administration. Some seemed to suggest they represented only the version of America that aligned with their moral values. And yet, most conservatives still rooted for Team USA. Why? Because they were Team USA. Then the U.S. men's hockey team beat Canada for Olympic gold, accepted a locker-room call from President Donald Trump and celebrated with FBI Director Kash Patel, and the left-wing media had a meltdown. Megan Rapinoe complained that the team had allowed itself to be "co-opted." Tage Thompson caught heat for wearing a MAGA hat at the White House, then responded about as reasonably as possible, saying he's proud to be an American and that everyone is entitled to their own beliefs. That should have ended the "controversy." It didn't, because the "controversy" was never really about hockey. It was about who is allowed to represent America. When an American athlete criticizes the country from the left, the media calls it brave, nuanced and thoughtful. When an American athlete celebrates with a Republican president after winning a gold medal, suddenly the media says politics don't belong in sports. Convenient, right? The same thing is happening with the World Cup. The USMNT is not just a team to these people. It's another battlefield in the culture war. The liberal sports media wants the team to represent a very specific America: diverse, urban, progressive, anti-MAGA, globally approved and properly embarrassed by certain forms of patriotism. But that's not how national teams work. The USMNT represents the United States. All of it. It represents Black Americans, White Americans, Latino Americans, immigrant families, rural fans, urban fans, liberals, conservatives, independents, soccer obsessives, casual World Cup fans, people who call it football, people who call it soccer and people who still don't fully understand all the rules but know they want the U.S. to win. That's the beauty of international competition. It strips away the nonsense, or at least it's supposed to. For 90 minutes, the entire country should come together to root for the team that represents us all. But the liberal media keeps trying to turn something simple into something complicated. They want to root for America, but only their America. They want to celebrate the USMNT, but only through the approved identity-politics lens. They want to enjoy the World Cup, but only after reminding everyone that Trump exists, MAGA voters exist, ICE exists, Fox News exists and some Americans have the nerve to chant for their own country without shame. What a miserable way to watch sports. And, honestly, what a miserable way to go through life. The World Cup should be a celebration. It should be loud, emotional, patriotic and fun. It should include flags, face paint, chants, irrational hope and millions of Americans pretending for a month that they understand the importance of a 4-2-3-1 formation. That's sports. That's America. But the media can't just let it breathe. It has to sort people into groups. It has to decide which fans are authentic and which fans are embarrassing. It has to declare which version of America is worth cheering for and which version should be hidden. Here's the problem: the country doesn't belong to them. Neither does soccer or the USMNT. The team wearing red, white and blue belongs to every American who wants to cheer for it. Even the ones they don't like. If that bothers The Guardian, The Athletic, The Atlantic, USA Today, the New York Times or any other outlet trying to turn the World Cup into another identity-politics lecture, maybe they're the ones with the problem. The rest of us just want to root for our national team and be proud of our country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a399b5c1972385678345462 Free & discounted food available at these Tucson schools, food banks & mobile sites te 2026-06-22T20:30:20.699Z Free & discounted food available at these Tucson schools, food banks & mobile sites Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39992f1972385678345418 Legacy media ignores massive Anthony Fauci document release alleging he misled Congress on COVID origins te 2026-06-22T20:21:03.034Z Legacy media ignores massive Anthony Fauci document release alleging he misled Congress on COVID origins There's no doubt that the media played an inordinate role in allowing COVID-19 mandates and restrictions to start, expand, and continue well beyond any reasonable justification. Whatever their motivation, ideological, personal panic, or a desire to capitalize on widespread fear, major media outlets almost immediately abandoned any pretense of journalism. Instead of holding powerful figures to account, asking tough questions, and treating experts with skepticism, they treated most authorities with reverence and deference. Nobody exemplified that special treatment more than Anthony Fauci. Fauci, likely as a result of being viewed as the voice of Science, with a capital s, and opposition to President Donald Trump, was almost immediately given the blanket of media protection. Whatever he said was viewed as absolute truth, even when what he said was contradictory, hypocritical, or obviously false. Largely because most major media figures viewed their job during the early stages of the pandemic as promoting the "experts" and mindlessly repeating their mantras. "Wear a mask." "Stay home, save lives." "Six feet of social distancing." "I've tested positive for COVID-19, and I'm grateful to be vaccinated." "It's proven that the virus came from the wet market, yet skeptics continue to spread racist conspiracy theories about the Wuhan Institute of Virology." GABBARD SPOTLIGHTS FAUCI, COVID-ORIGIN QUESTIONS IN FINAL ACT AS INTELLIGENCE CHIEF AMID SUCCESSION FIGHT But a massive trove of newly declassified documents from outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard reveals that Fauci's public statements were often directly opposed to private information. So why isn't the media outraged about it? The documents contain a complete and thorough collection of documents on Fauci, and the scientific community's, involvement in the original discussions around the origins of COVID. There's a tremendous amount of detail over hundreds of pages of declassified emails, internal discussions, testimony, reports, and investigations. Some of the highlights include the circular reporting system Fauci helped create. As one example, the former head of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases served as a behind-the-scenes advisor to the Intelligence Community (IC) during their investigation into the origins of the pandemic, while also working to guide policy decisions from politicians. Gabbard's documents include testimony from a whistleblower that the IC had assessed multiple times that a lab leak was the most likely origin for the pandemic. But Fauci's work essentially guaranteed that those assessments did not define the public conversation. How? By providing hand-picked lists of experts and virologists that he knew would back up the natural origin hypothesis. So while internal assessments came to one conclusion, Fauci's advocacy ensured that the public-facing message had a different conclusion. When the IC gave a closed door briefing to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) in September 2021, they refused to give representatives the names of experts who were consulted during the Biden administration's 90-day assessment on the viruses origins. Republicans on the committee were furious, with open questions as to why they were refusing to name sources that weren't "clandestine" or "spies." The answer? Because they knew it would lead back to Anthony Fauci. Fauci, meanwhile, downplayed his involvement with the IC regarding COVID. In 2024 testimony, he said he was "briefed" about the virus by certain agencies, but denied having spoken to them about viral research, adding, his contributions had been, "not to my knowledge about COVID." RAND PAUL BRINGS CIA WHISTLEBLOWER TO SENATE HEARING ALLEGING 'DEEP STATE' COVID-19 CONSPIRACY The declassified communications reportedly contradict this directly, showing he maintained regular contact with intelligence officials, led private teleconferences with the FBI and ODNI as early as February 2020, and provided specific guidance for the IC's 90-day review into the virus's origins in June 2021. Allegedly, then, Fauci misled Congress and the American people by denying that he put his political weight into influencing the IC's assessments in favor of a natural origin. Seems important. Fauci is also accused in the documents of promoting "disinformation and censorship," hiding his and NIH's involvement in funding gain-of-function research. Gabbard released documents from as early as May 2020 showing that subject matter experts did, in fact, believe that a lab leak was possibly responsible, if not likely responsible. But that those scientists then faced career consequences as a result. Her press release describes several examples: To sum up then, the accusations in these documents amount to claims that Fauci personally hand selected scientists to steer the IC away from a lab leak and toward a natural origin. Those IC assessments were then used as evidence by the media to diminish the possibility of a lab leak. And then misled Congress about it, in order to avoid scrutiny and concern over NIH's funding. That's the cycle of self-dealing. So why isn't the media furious? Virtually every major legacy media outlet has ignored this new release, ignored the findings in it, and ignored what it says about Fauci's other policy recommendations and public statements. Well, there's an obvious answer: because it makes them look bad. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! These organizations claim to be bastions of journalism, Defenders of Democracy, and heroes in the fight for truth in government. Yet there's no investigation, no follow up, no acknowledgement that they were used to spread this "disinformation and censorship." Fauci was essentially handed unlimited power by the media, and politicians and organizations who listened were heavily influenced as a result. Had the truth been more openly discussed, that a lab leak was the most likely source of the virus, treatment of China's supposed lockdown "success" may have been entirely different. For example, other countries may not have followed their example in 2020, correctly assessing that the Chinese government may have been more interested in suppressing their country's role in creating the virus and allowing it to spread. Had his alleged dishonesty been more widely discussed, his other policy proposals would have been open to criticism and skepticism. The damage he caused with mask mandates, vaccine passports, school closures, and business restrictions may have been avoided or lessened. Instead, he was treated as an infallible saint. Quite literally worshipped by some extreme members of society. Still, today, there are those who wear masks or force their children to, because of what Fauci said. This release should end the public perception of him as some unbiased source of truth. But it won't, because the media won't cover it. That's the real legacy of COVID; those most responsible for the immeasurable harm refusing to take accountability for it. And the self-dealing cycle continues, just like it did with Fauci. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39990419723856783453d4 AI chipmaker Groq confirms $650M raise, re-staffs after Nvidia’s $20B not-acqui-hire deal te 2026-06-22T20:20:20.542Z AI chipmaker Groq confirms $650M raise, re-staffs after Nvidia’s $20B not-acqui-hire deal What does an AI company do after one of those not-acqui-hire deals? Groq raised money, is leaning into its neocloud business, and hiring new execs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39971119723856783453ac Kenny Chesney tells Bill Maher the key reason he refuses to tell his listeners how to vote te 2026-06-22T20:12:01.961Z Kenny Chesney tells Bill Maher the key reason he refuses to tell his listeners how to vote Country music superstar Kenny Chesney spoke to Bill Maher on Monday about why he personally rejects the idea that celebrities should tell people who to vote for. On talk show host Bill Maher’s "Club Random" podcast, Chesney asked the host whether he is a fan of rock star Bruce Springsteen, who, like Maher, is from New Jersey. Maher confirmed that he is a fan of his, but then appeared to regret that he immediately began to think of Springsteen in a political context. Springsteen is one of the most outspoken liberal celebrities in recent years, to the point he faced blowback for alienating some of his own fans and has led an anti-Trump "No Kings" tour. KEVIN JAMES ACCUSED OF BEING MAGA AFTER PUNTING POLITICAL QUESTIONS, SAYS HE FOCUSES ON FUN "I just refuse to do it. I was very thankful when I came on your show in November that you knew I didn't want to talk about that," Chesney said. Maher noted that he, like his show, is multi-dimensional in that he likes talking about different subjects with different people, and that California Gov. Gavin Newsom, as a presidential contender, is a person he might talk more specifically about political matters with. "I've just never felt like it was my place," Chesney said of talking about politics publicly. "It's not always everybody's place," Maher agreed. "You're right." As a celebrity, Chesney noted, "There's a certain ego, I think, that lives in there and a certain box inside your head and your soul that you have to check, for some reason, to think that you can make a difference." BILL MAHER SAYS DEMS NEED TO TELL CELEBRITIES TO 'SHUT THE F--- UP,' HOLLYWOOD IS HOLDING PARTY BACK Maher agreed that celebrities have to keep that in check, mocking the mentality of, ’You can make a difference by speaking out,'" "I think they've actually studied this, when celebrities talk I think it has the opposite effect," he argued. "I agree," Chesney replied. He later added, "I've never saw it to be my place to use my stage or platform, no matter where I'm playing, to tell people how to think or how to vote. Like they hear that. They get that everywhere else. Everywhere on every device. Every network. They're there as an escape from all that stuff." Maher had initially hyped that musician Taylor Swift could "save democracy" with her endorsement in the 2024 election, but after former Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat, he has become a critic of celebrities' political rhetoric, describing it as counterproductive. During an interview with John Mellencamp in February, Maher noted, "The Democrats, I mean — for people who didn't see it — the point of it was, you’ve got to cut your celebrities loose. You think they're helping, and they're actually hurting, because people don't see celebrities in any way like they can relate to their life, and they can't in any way." "The other funny thing is that, you know, most people, you know… We don't know anything. You know, we don't know s---," Mellencamp said. "We don't know s--- what's really going on. We don't know, you know, and it's always been that way ever since I can remember." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3996fe19723856783453a3 Boy, 12, killed after suspect opened fire during brawl near theater district, police say te 2026-06-22T20:11:42.486Z Boy, 12, killed after suspect opened fire during brawl near theater district, police say A 12-year-old boy was killed when a suspect opened fire during a "brawl" that happened in Nashville's theater district on Sunday night. Damarion Morehead was shot in the head when a fight involving "six to seven" people broke out at the intersection of Representative John Lewis Way and Deaderick Street, which is right next to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Morehead was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The Metro Nashville Police Department arrested 24-year-old Devin Orr, who is the suspected shooter. Investigators were able to examine video from the incident. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS In a statement, the Metro Nashville Police Department said, "During the brawl, Orr reached into his waistband to retrieve a handgun. At this point, persons involved in the fight began to run away. Shots were fired and Morehead fell to the ground." The brawl started over a female, police say. When detectives questioned Orr, he allegedly admitted to putting a handgun inside a sewer; it was later recovered by investigators. Davidson County court records say Orr is due in court on Wednesday; an attorney for the suspect has not yet been listed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3996d5197238567834538e Senate pulls the plug on Pinal rebate plan, leaves millions of illegal tax revenue in limbo te 2026-06-22T20:11:01.015Z Senate pulls the plug on Pinal rebate plan, leaves millions of illegal tax revenue in limbo Key Points: Pinal County residents won’t receive $300 check for illegally collected taxes Plan to issue rebates stalled in the Senate before lawmakers adjourned Lawmakers may revisit the issue next year to decide on rebates or projects A plan to issue $300 rebates on illegally collected sales taxes in Pinal County never received a final vote in the Senate before lawmakers adjourned for the session earlier this month — but the issue isn’t over. Unable to agree on what to do with the $45 million to $50 million available, lawmakers tucked a provision into the new state budget to keep the money parked for now. Next year’s Legislature will have to decide whether to pay out rebates or steer the dollars into specific Pinal County road projects.  Without that budget provision, the money could have been swept into the state’s general fund — leaving Pinal residents with nothing. This all goes back to 2017, when Pinal County voters approved Propositions 416 and 417. The first was a regional transportation plan; the second was a sales tax to pay for it. Voters approved both. But there was a legal challenge to the half-cent sales tax. As it stood, the proposition only taxed the first $10,000 of anything purchased, with no additional levy for anything above that. That prompted the Arizona Supreme Court to void the tax in 2022, calling it an illegal two-tiered system. Under normal circumstances, that decision would require a refund of the more than $80 million collected. But legally, this isn’t a normal sales tax.  Arizona does not have a “sales tax” which is paid by the buyer. Instead, it has a “transaction privilege tax,” legally imposed on the merchant. Because the tax is technically owed and remitted by businesses, the state offered refunds only to the merchants that paid it between April 2018 and March 2022, not to the customers who ultimately covered the cost at the register. The state gave affected businesses until April 9, 2026, to seek refunds from the Department of Revenue. That deadline has now passed, and many never sought their share. That has left an estimated $45 million to $50 million unrefunded and sitting in the state treasury.  In seeking to prevent the money from going to the state, Martinez, a Casa Grande Republican, crafted a bill to divide it up among 12 Pinal County road projects. That, she said, is the fairest resolution, ensuring that the money is used for the purposes intended by voters. But Rep. Justin Olson, who chairs the House Ways and Means Committee — where Martinez’ bill was assigned for a hearing — said that was unacceptable. “That creates a moral hazard if you give a benefit to a government for having collected an unconstitutional tax,” said the Mesa Republican. So Olson took her bill and recrafted it to instead say that anyone whose primary residence was in Pinal County in 2018 through 2024, and who files an income tax return in 2026, would be entitled to get a $300 check. And if the taxpayer is dead, the money would go to a surviving spouse or the estate. Olson rejected the idea that using the money for road projects in Pinal County — what Martinez proposed — would fulfill the intent of the voters who approved the levy. “Well, a lot of voters voted against it,” he said. “And those voters should be protected.” That’s true. While Proposition 416 was approved by a 57-43 margin, the actual half-cent levy that the court voided — Proposition 417 — earned just 51% of the vote. Essentially, Olson said, it comes down to the court’s decision that the tax was unconstitutional. “That’s got to mean something,” he said, meaning it should be refunded, even if it meant the county would not get the road-construction dollars. “That’s essentially the same as being convicted for robbing a bank and the court slapping you on the wrist and saying, ‘Have fun and don’t spend it all in one place,’ ” he said. “You don’t get to keep the proceeds of ill-gotten gains.” Olson did manage to get his $300 rebate through the House on a unanimous vote. But it stalled in the Senate. While she didn’t favor the Olson approach of rebates, Martinez said the decision to simply bank it for the time being makes more sense than having it become part of the money that could get used for other purposes. “At least it ain’t going to unclaimed property,” she said. “At least I bought us one more year.” And it also gives them another chance to fight about it: Both are running for reelection. The post Senate pulls the plug on Pinal rebate plan, leaves millions of illegal tax revenue in limbo first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3996c11972385678345377 Will New York Swing Further to the Left? Here’s a Preview of Tuesday’s Primaries. te 2026-06-22T20:10:41.046Z Will New York Swing Further to the Left? Here’s a Preview of Tuesday’s Primaries. The city’s high-drama, high-spending primaries will offer clues of progressive momentum and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s influence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3996ac1972385678345351 Nvidia wants to cut data center water use, but that’s not the same as fixing AI’s water problem te 2026-06-22T20:10:20.572Z Nvidia wants to cut data center water use, but that’s not the same as fixing AI’s water problem Nvidia announced a new cooling system that cuts water use inside the data center. But it does nothing to address AI's biggest water use — fossil fuel power plants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39947e197238567834532d Obama-era inspection flaws in Iran could persist as experts warn of nuclear blind spots te 2026-06-22T20:01:02.365Z Obama-era inspection flaws in Iran could persist as experts warn of nuclear blind spots Iran has agreed to let nuclear inspectors back into the country, Vice President JD Vance said Monday, as nuclear experts warned President Donald Trump’s new Tehran framework will only work if inspectors get the kind of unfettered access they say was missing from the Obama-era Iran deal. The news, which Vance described as "a major milestone," comes as Trump’s new Iran framework drew warnings from nuclear experts who told Fox News Digital the deal could leave Tehran too much control over its uranium stockpile unless inspectors first locate, secure and verify the material. The IAEA has not been able to resume full in-field verification of Iran’s declared nuclear program since last year’s strikes, apart from a June inspection at a single Iranian nuclear power plant. The verification gap concern centers on language in the reported U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) saying the two sides will resolve the fate of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile through a still-to-be-negotiated process. The MOU identifies onsite "downblending," which means diluting enriched uranium so it is less usable for a nuclear weapon, under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) supervision as the minimum acceptable method for dealing with the material. The MOU does not explicitly say Iran will retain a civilian nuclear program, but it says the two sides will discuss enrichment and other matters related to Iran’s "nuclear needs" in a final deal. "Unfettered verification is everything," Chuck DeVore, Chief National Initiatives Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, told Fox News Digital. "There can be no denial for teams to inspect on the ground. Remote, technological means can achieve a lot, but nothing beats in-person inspections." TRUMP NUCLEAR TALKS FACE DEFINING QUESTION: WHAT HAPPENS TO IRAN’S URANIUM STOCKPILE? IAEA supervision would only be meaningful if inspectors first regain enough access to fully account for Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and ensure Tehran does not retain unchecked control of the material, experts warned Fox News Digital. Meanwhile, a recent IAEA report released this month underscored the agency’s limited visibility into Iran’s declared nuclear program after last year’s military strikes, saying that aside from a single inspection at an Iranian nuclear power plant, the agency "has not received information from Iran" about the status of its other declared nuclear facilities or associated nuclear material. "Nor has the Agency had access" to those sites for in-field verification, the report noted. A senior administration official told Fox News Digital on background that the MOU required Iran’s regime to reaffirm that it will not procure or develop nuclear weapons, calling that a critical first step under Iran’s new Supreme Leader. The official said the U.S. has reached understandings with Iran when it comes to its uranium stockpile, and the new deal is the first step of turning these understandings into real results, which include progress on enriched uranium stockpiles, dismantlement of nuclear sites, an enrichment ban and inspection access. The official added that the U.S. has already had productive discussions with Iran on those issues and, now that the MOU is formally in place, negotiators will work to make quick progress. US-IRAN TALKS POSTPONED IN SWITZERLAND AMID ISRAEL-HEZBOLLAH TENSIONS; HORMUZ REMAINS A KEY ISSUE The official also referred Fox News Digital to comments Vice President JD Vance made Thursday, when he said the deal’s benefits depend on Iran following through on its promises. "They have promised not to enrich. They have promised that they would allow inspectors in to destroy that highly enriched stockpile. And then, of course, it's not usable anymore. You take it somewhere else," Vance said. "They promised a number of things, and that's why the deal contemplates a number of benefits if they do those things. But it doesn't do anything if they don't actually meet those promises." "The Iranians have agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into their country. That is a major milestone for the American people, and the first step in permanently denuclearize, easing or permanently ending a nuclear weapons program in Iran," Vance added Monday after negotiations in Switzerland resumed. "And that's exactly what we wanted to do. That's exactly what we asked to happen." The Vice President said that the technical negotiations will continue over the next weeks and days, even in his absence. He said a framework for "proper political oversight" of these negotiations has been established as well. Vance simultaneously highlighted that "a lot of great progress on other nuclear talks" has already been made in the early days.  Andrea Stricker, deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Nonproliferation Program, told Fox News Digital that any credible agreement must begin with recovering and safeguarding Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, and not allowing Tehran to keep control of the material while it is diluted inside the country. "Without verifiably dismantling and destroying all of Iran's fundamental nuclear capabilities — nuclear material, facilities, centrifuges, manufacturing capabilities, equipment, documentation, and weaponization capacities, and ensuring scientists are redirected to civilian work — Iran's pledge on paper is meaningless," she told Fox News Digital, noting that Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile could, if recovered and further enriched, provide enough weapons-grade material for roughly 22 nuclear weapons. HOW DOES TRUMP SOLVE KEY 'NUCLEAR DUST' HANG-UP IN NEGOTIATIONS TO END IRAN WAR? DeVore was more cautious about assigning a single number to Iran’s potential weapons capacity, saying the estimate depends heavily on the sophistication of the weapon design. He said the same stockpile could translate into fewer basic weapons or be stretched further by a more advanced nuclear program. He said onsite downblending, if properly verified, would be aimed at making Iran’s roughly 1,000 pounds of 60% enriched uranium unavailable for further enrichment. DeVore cautioned that the material would still need additional processing to be turned into weapons-grade uranium and said he does not believe Tehran can currently do that because key facilities were destroyed in last year’s strikes. Asked what would be needed to make any Iran deal enforceable, DeVore told Fox News Digital the U.S. must avoid repeating what he described as a key weakness of the Obama-era nuclear deal: allowing Tehran to restrict access or keep certain sites off limits. He said the "ultimate question" is onsite verification, warning that Washington cannot allow itself to be pushed into "an agreement for agreement’s sake." TOP SENATE REPUBLICAN RIPS INTO TRUMP'S IRAN DEAL, SAYS $300B MAKES OBAMA DEAL LOOK LIKE 'A PITTANCE' DeVore also said the Obama-era JCPOA gave inspectors too much notice and too little freedom to inspect suspicious locations as well, arguing that any new deal must avoid a system where Iran can delay, limit or steer inspections before the IAEA gets on the ground. DeVore told Fox News Digital that his concern is informed by his experience as a young special assistant for foreign affairs in the Reagan administration, when he worked on verification issues surrounding Cold War-era nuclear agreements with the Soviet Union, including the Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty and the Threshold Test Ban Treaty. In those negotiations, DeVore said, the danger was that the minimum level of verification sought by defense and intelligence officials could become the starting point for diplomats, meaning the final deal could end up below what experts believed was necessary. "Once you say, ‘This is the minimum we need,’ then that becomes the starting point, so anything agreed to is less than that," DeVore said. "That’s what I fear." Fox News Digital reached out to the IAEA asking whether the agency can currently account for Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and whether it has any comment on the verification questions raised by the reported framework but did not hear back. The agency did not release any statement after Vance said they would be allowed access to Iran in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39945419723856783452fa Tucson violent crime spikes as temperatures rise, data shows te 2026-06-22T20:00:20.369Z Tucson violent crime spikes as temperatures rise, data shows When temperatures climb past 110°F in Tucson, the heat does more than make people sweat. Researchers say it also makes them angrier, and local crime and death records back that up. Seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, typically peaks in winter, but a less common form emerges in spring and summer, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. The study also found that summer-pattern SAD can bring additional symptoms including trouble sleeping, poor appetite and weight loss, restlessness and agitation, and anxiety and violent or aggressive behavior. One expert said the link between heat and violent crime comes down to basic physiology. "There are hypotheses grounded in physiology (predicting that) heat makes us irritable and it reduces sleep," said Brian Mayer, a professor in the University of Arizona's School of Sociology. "As warmer temperatures reduce our body's ability to rest and be calm, scientists hypothesize that it might also make us more aggressive." Not everyone responds to heat the same way. Some people seek it out for swimming, tanning and outdoor sports, while others struggle with its effects. Tucson Spotlight is free for every reader because donors make it possible. Join them. But Mayer said the connection goes beyond individual physiology. "There are other factors beyond just individuals and our impulse control, or lack thereof. Warmer temperatures drive us to be outside more and in different patterns," Mayer said. "Here in Tucson, we want to be outside in the early and late hours when there's less light, creating greater opportunity for violent interactions. That thinking is a little outdated today, but events like 1977's 'Summer of Sam' tell that story well." The summer of 1977 in New York City became a byword for urban unraveling. Serial killer David Berkowitz terrorized the city while it contended with abandoned buildings, waves of arson, a 25-hour blackout in which 3,000 people were arrested, and a blistering heat wave that only increased the tension as Berkowitz's attacks on couples in parked cars and on sidewalks pushed public fear toward panic. Berkowitz killed six people and wounded eleven others over more than a year, but it was that sweltering summer, the one that gave the era its name, that Mayer says illustrates his point: heat doesn't cause violence so much as it raises the temperature on everything else that already does. Mayer said the pattern goes deeper than just who's outside and when. Gun violence follows a seasonal pattern, with June, July and August consistently recording the highest number of mass shootings over the past decade, according to the Gun Violence Archive, as reported by the Associated Press. The Fourth of July ranks among the deadliest days of the year, while December through March see the lowest totals. The pattern held across two consecutive years of Tucson Police Department data. In 2024, TPD recorded 12.1% more violent crime incidents during the five hottest months of the year than the five coolest, with robbery up 40.7% and aggravated assault up 20.7%. In 2025, the overall gap widened to 18%, with aggravated assault jumping 28.6%, robbery 31.5% and sexual assault 30.6%. In both years, homicide was the lone exception, with slightly more incidents recorded in cooler months than hot ones. The heat's toll shows up in the morgue, too. The Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner recorded 117 heat-related deaths in 2025, a 9% increase from the prior year, at a rate of 10.7 per 100,000 residents.  The deaths clustered in the hottest stretch of the year: July and August alone accounted for nearly two-thirds of all heat-related fatalities, with 37 and 38 deaths respectively, and the deadliest single week was June 29 through July 5, when 13 people died. Notably, only 24% of those deaths were caused directly by environmental heat exposure.  The majority involved heat as a contributing factor, amplifying underlying conditions like chronic illness or drug use, which accounted for 32% of heat-related deaths on its own. "I think it's important to consider the interaction between pre-existing structural vulnerabilities that make some spaces more likely to experience increases in heat and the effects heat has on everyone's bodies," Mayer said. Christy Russell is a journalism major at the University of Arizona and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at crussell68@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39922719723856783452ca Influencer wife of World Cup goalkeeper goes on the offense by going after Tim Howard te 2026-06-22T19:51:03.374Z Influencer wife of World Cup goalkeeper goes on the offense by going after Tim Howard I expected fans of teams to go viral during the World Cup. I could have even envisioned a scenario where a former mayor is issuing a statement about her boobs following a viral celebration, as has played out. What I didn’t see coming was the influencer wife of a goalkeeper going on the offense against a USMNT legend after her husband didn’t give up a goal in a scoreless tie. And here I was foolishly thinking ties make soccer boring. Not on Zorana Room’s watch. The Serbian influencer, formerly Zorana Jovanović before tying the knot earlier this year, was keeping track of the haters of her Curacao goalkeeper husband Eloy Room. On the top of her list is Tim Howard. The former USMNT goalkeeper claimed that Curacao would get "smoked" in the expanded 2026 World Cup by giving up more than 20 goals, reports the Daily Mail. After losing in the opening game 7-1, Room stepped up and didn’t allow a single goal against Ecuador. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Room had a big game with more than a dozen saves; his wife, his wife pulled out the list of haters and went on the attack. She responded to an article claiming that she hated Howard by saying, "Not a single lie in this article." Zorana then added, "Also with all due respect to Mr. Howard I will defend my husband, his team and their right to be there with my life. Because they deserved it unlike him in 2018. And they lost from a small Caribbean island. So no, he can't say anything about Curacao." Who knew there was so much drama packed into a 0-0 tie? I'll admit, I had no idea. A couple of goalkeepers, some disrespect and an influencer wife who is ready to put her life on the line. That's romance right there. The World Cup might not matter at all to me beyond the viral moments, but it clearly does to plenty of others. I'm not beyond admitting that. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39921319723856783452c1 Tim Walz’s jab at Trump over Reflecting Pool draws fraud scandal backlash: 'Sit this one out' te 2026-06-22T19:50:43.929Z Tim Walz’s jab at Trump over Reflecting Pool draws fraud scandal backlash: 'Sit this one out' Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz’s viral jab at President Donald Trump over the troubled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool cleanup drew swift blowback from critics online, who pointed to the massive fraud scandal that unfolded in Minnesota under Walz’s watch. "Found an imaginary problem, said only they could fix it, didn’t listen to experts, hired buddies who grifted millions, failed miserably, bragged how great it went," Walz wrote on Friday in a post on X with over 3.5 million views. "The entire Trump presidency in a nutshell." Walz was reacting to a news report about the issues the Trump administration has had cleaning up the historic reflecting pool next to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., which has recently become fodder for Democrats in response to peeling paint and algae growth just weeks after a $14.8 million restoration project was completed.  Walz’s post, which was received well by some of his supporters, was widely criticized by conservatives, who suggested that Walz’s inability to stop the scammers involved in the massive fraud scandal that unfolded under his watch makes his opinion on the Reflecting Pool less convincing. TIM WALZ FIRES BACK AT TRUMP ACCUSATION OF 'INCOMPETENCE,' DODGES ON RESPONSIBILITY FOR FRAUD IN MINNESOTA "I'm sorry, TIM WALZ is accusing someone else of enabling grifting?" journalist Mark Hemingway posted on X. "From the dude who gave us all those ‘Learing Centers,’" Fox Business senior correspondent Charles Gasparino posted on X. "Tim Walz: Are you describing yourself?" Minnesota Staff Fraud Reporting Commentary, an account representing more than 480 Minnesota state staff members who have sounded the alarm on fraud in the state, posted on X. WALZ APPROVAL RATING CRATERS TO LOWEST LEVEL EVER AND TRAILS TRUMP AMID MASSIVE FRAUD SCANDAL: 'TIRED OF IT' "Ya might want to sit this one out…," Sal Nuzzo, executive director of Consumers Defense, posted on X. "Actually, the problems were very real: 9% inflation, an open border with 20M+ illegal crossings, fentanyl killing 100K Americans a year, factories shipped overseas, energy dependence, and cities that couldn't keep the lights on," former Trump White House spokesman Harrison Fields posted on X. "Voters didn't imagine those — they lived them. That's why you're a retiring governor and failed VP nominee." Conservative influencer account Gunther Eagleman accused Walz of presiding over Minnesota’s fraud scandal, posting on X, "Says the biggest fraudster in Minnesota." "Crazy, you found an imaginary war record," Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden posted on X in response to questions about Walz’s recollection of his military service while running for vice president in 2024. Fox News Digital reached out to Walz's office for comment. "Of the MANY Statues and Fountains that we rebuilt, renovated, cleaned, and fixed, the only one that was Vandalized was the Reflecting Pool, which is being taken care of, ASAP!"  Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday after alleging vandalism at the Reflecting Pool, where law enforcement activity and cleanup efforts have drawn national attention. "It has been given a 300 foot long gash, chemicals have been illegally placed in the water, and the beautiful new grass field has been destroyed with a gigantic 86 47 chemically carved into it (Probably inspired by Dirty Cop, James Comey!). Please remember that there is a 10 year prison sentence for the destruction, or even the attempted destruction, of such things - Which will be fully enforced! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39900d197238567834524b Sixth suspect charged in alleged plot to turn White House UFC event into mass-casualty attack te 2026-06-22T19:42:05.352Z Sixth suspect charged in alleged plot to turn White House UFC event into mass-casualty attack The FBI has publicly identified an additional suspect in the alleged plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., after court documents were unsealed Monday in the Western District of Missouri. The newly unsealed criminal complaint names Missouri defendant Jordan W. Rincker as an alleged member of the conspiracy, bringing the total number of publicly identified defendants to six. Five suspects were charged mid-June in connection with the alleged plot. The alleged plan involved using explosive-laden drones to hit buildings near the event, force a mass evacuation and steer crowds toward a prestaged sniper team, FBI officials said. A "second wave" was then allegedly planned to storm the White House gate, according to FBI officials. 5 CHILLING DETAILS FROM THE ALLEGED WHITE HOUSE ATTACK PLOT TIED TO UFC EVENT Prosecutors said the plotters met around March through a TikTok community known as "Vanguard of the Old" where participants shared workout videos and tactical content before moving to encrypted Signal chats. According to the newly unsealed complaint, members of the conspiracy allegedly agreed to commit murder on the White House grounds and surrounding area during the UFC Freedom 250 event. The complaint alleges the conspiracy operated from approximately March through June 21. Federal investigators allege members acquired firearms, ammunition, ballistic gear and other tactical equipment in preparation for the attack.  The complaint claims Tycen Proper allegedly acquired several boxes of ammunition, plate carriers, rifles and tactical clothing, while Daniel Eskridge allegedly obtained multiple firearms, a helmet and a ballistic vest. 'SOMETHING BIG': FEDS REVEAL HOW RELATIVES OF SUSPECTS IN FOILED WHITE HOUSE UFC PLOT SAW WARNING SIGNS The newly unsealed filing also says that Eskridge allegedly shared a photograph of tactical equipment, including a rifle, helmet and ballistic vest, with co-conspirators on the encrypted messaging platform SimpleX in May. Prosecutors allege Rincker played a logistical role in the conspiracy.  He allegedly accepted a $1,200 cash payment from co-defendant Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, allegedly sent Bryan Omar Roa $100 to help fund Roa's drive from California to Washington and allegedly transferred a pump-action shotgun to Alvarez during an in-person meeting, according to the complaint.  The complaint further claims that Roa allegedly began driving from California to Washington on June 11 to participate in the attack. The plot was allegedly disrupted after the mother of Proper, a 19-year-old Ohio defendant in the case, called in a tip to the FBI. A seizure of Proper's phone helped investigators identify other members of the alleged network. Investigators say the network extended well beyond the five men initially charged. Proper's phone contained a primary Signal chat with approximately 19 alleged participants, according to court records, along with smaller operational chat groups organized by role and location. Tensions reportedly boiled over between federal agencies over the decision to make the case public.  Two senior U.S. officials told Fox News that Secret Service leadership wanted to delay disclosing the investigation until additional arrests could be made, fearing that publicizing the probe could alert other subjects and complicate the ongoing investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a398ff91972385678345242 Brandon Aiyuk shouts out Commanders in latest social media video as 49ers trade saga drags on te 2026-06-22T19:41:45.899Z Brandon Aiyuk shouts out Commanders in latest social media video as 49ers trade saga drags on Brandon Aiyuk continues to stir the NFL offseason rumors report after yet another social media video, this time shouting out a specific team. San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch had noted in the past that it’s "safe to say" Aiyuk has "played his last snap with the Niners" as the polarizing wide receiver voices his frustrations with the organization. In his latest Instagram video, which was posted on his Stories on Sunday  night, Aiyuk was heard yelling, "Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Raise Hail! Take Command!" CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Then, Aiyuk posted a photo of Washington’s former quarterback, Mark Rypien, hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XXVI. Lynch has been looking for a trade partner for Aiyuk, who signed a four-year, $120 million extension with the 49ers in August 2024. But it probably isn’t helping that Lynch not only said Aiyuk is done, but these public displays of displeasure from Aiyuk don’t paint him in the best light despite his talent. 49ERS TO PART WAYS WITH BRANDON AIYUK AFTER INJURY AND CONTRACT TURMOIL, GM SAYS Aiyuk began speaking out about his frustration with San Francisco earlier this month, including videos where he called the 49ers "dumb" and "stupid" for giving him his extension. He also claims the team is scared to release him because of how he might perform elsewhere in the league. The Commanders are a squad Aiyuk has invoked multiple times in his social media outbursts, hinting that he wants to once again play with Jayden Daniels, his ex-Arizona State quarterback who now stars for Washington. Daniels and Aiyuk remain close friends, and the latter has shown himself wearing a Commanders hat. Also, Aiyuk follows just five accounts on Instagram, with the Commanders and Daniels being two of them. The rift between Aiyuk and the 49ers has gone on for almost a full year now after the team voided the remaining guaranteed money he was owed on his extension. The 49ers did so after Aiyuk didn’t participate in rehab sessions for a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus he suffered in his right knee during the 2024 season. Then, the 49ers placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left team list back in December after he stopped showing up to the team facility. It’s been a pain point for the team and has trickled down into questions that media have to ask other 49ers stars, including tight end George Kittle. During an interview with Barstool Sports’ "Pardon My Take" podcast, Kittle was asked how Aiyuk looked the last time he saw him on a field. The question came from PFT Commenter, a die-hard Commanders fan. "I used to make it a habit of mine to go out early in the morning before meetings to watch him train because he’d always be out there early, and I watched him run over 22 miles an hour and watched him stop on a dime. He’s still got it, but that was eight months ago, so I don’t really know. You guys have fun with that, I guess." Thus, the Aiyuk saga continues in the Bay Area, with a decision ultimately coming. It’s just a matter of when. Before getting injured in 2024, Aiyuk tallied 24 catches for 374 yards during that season. He broke out with 1,342 yards on 75 receptions and seven touchdowns during the 2023 season for the 49ers, helping them reach the Super Bowl. 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/6a398fe61972385678345239 Lindsey Vonn turns heads by her pool, Gisele snubs Tom Brady & the ridiculous fake outrage over US Open fans te 2026-06-22T19:41:26.448Z Lindsey Vonn turns heads by her pool, Gisele snubs Tom Brady & the ridiculous fake outrage over US Open fans Father's Day in the rearview, final full week of June upon us, and our 250th birthday on the horizon. Who has it better than us right now? Nobody! America is rolling. Our soccer team might actually be good, NFL training camps open 30 days from now, and we just enjoyed the longest day of the year. Unfortunately, that means it's all downhill from here. But it's a slow-drip. We still have months of PM sunshine to look forward to. Nothing to lose sleep over at the moment. Instead, we press on and keep our collective feet on the pedal. Let's roll. Welcome to a Monday Nightcaps — the one where Lindsey Vonn takes a break from leg rehab to enjoy some R&R by the pool. It's important, you know? What else? I've got more fallout from the U.S. Open, Gisele disses poor Tom Brady, and can we all stop boo-hooing the fans at Shinnecock for being mean to Wyndham Clark? My God. The fake outrage over fans saying not-so-nice things to a professional athlete has been mind-boggling. When did we all get so soft? Lordy. Phew. OK, let's roll. I'm fired up today. Grab you a basket of onion rings for National Onion Ring Day, and settle in for a Monday 'Cap! Before we get going, let's go ahead and pump out the obligatory Mount Rushmore of Sides in honor of this big day: Pretty cut and dry list today. It's all non-negotiable because it's the correct list. You are welcome! OK, let's get down to business. Before we cool down with Lindsey Vonn, I have to address this nonsense with the fans at the U.S. Open and Wyndham Clark ... It's insane. The faux outrage has been truly insane. Take a look: I could go on and on. It's ALL over my timeline today, and it's laughable. Let me make sure I have this right ... Everyone is mad because fans at a SPORTING EVENT openly heckled a player? And this is different only because it's "golf" and everyone involved with the game is holier-than-thou? Do I have that right? NEW YORK GOLF FANS DESERVE TO BE CALLED OUT, SAM BURNS HAS A GOOD CRY, WYNDHAM CLARK'S BEST SHOT AT SHINNECOCK Get outta here! Fans have been yelling things at players for a century now. It's what they do! Right or wrong, it's just part of the deal. And now we're tossing fans from the event because they were openly cheering against Wyndham Clark? Seriously? Wyndham Clark is a big boy. He can handle it, I promise. In fact, he DID handle it. He handled it perfectly: You see? Perfect. "Yeah, New York didn't really like me. I love you guys! But, you know, I get it. Some of it's self-deserved. I did some unfortunate things last year that I really regret, and I've been sorry multiple times and I'm still sorry, so hopefully I can win you guys over eventually." He acknowledged why everyone was rooting against him, apologized (again) for last year's incident at Oakmont, joked about it, and was, most importantly, humble. Fans will appreciate that 100,000 times more than the "woe-is-me" crap you're seeing online today. I promise. THAT will win them over. Not crying about it. He messed up last year, and now he's working his way back. He just went wire-to-wire at the U.S. Open, otherwise known as the toughest challenge in golf (allegedly). He took his medicine all weekend, and still won. Wyndham Clark will be just fine. Stop with this fake outrage nonsense. Whew. OK, let's cool off with Lindsey Vonn, who took a break from her knee rehab over the weekend to hit the pool and stun the internet. Legend: What a special run Lindsey Vonn's been on the past month or so. She's been everywhere. The Gym. The F1 race at Monaco. The red carpet. Now, she's back in the pool. All while rehabbing her knee, which was basically mush just a few months ago. There's no quit in our girl. She's on the comeback tour and daring us to count her out. Not me. Not this class. We respect greatness around here. OK, let's rapid-fire this Monday class into a big Monday night. First up? Anyone see this from Columbus over the weekend? NUTS: ... Huh? What just happened? For the life of me, I can't figure out what Yanquiel Fernandez was thinking here. Obviously, the prevailing notion is that he simply lost track of the game. Maybe he thought it was tied and figured the run was going to score regardless? That's the only explanation, right? Either that, or he just ... quit? No way. Can't be. Although, to be fair, playing in a minor-league doubleheader sounds just awful. Perhaps he made a business decision and just put everyone out of their misery. Not the worst strategy in the world. MLB SIDELINE REPORTER GETS DRENCHED IN WILD POST-GAME CELEBRATION, SHINNECOCK GAFFE & MJ'S LOVE LETTER SELLS Next? I can't believe it's taken me this long to say it, but Happy (belated) Father's Day to all the dads in class. Hope you all did whatever you wanted yesterday. I'd like to say I golfed, but it was about 300 degrees down here in Florida and as much as I love golf, I can't bring myself to tee it up in those conditions. Speaking of the big day, let's all wish Tom Brady an HFD as well. Lord knows someone has to: "Happy Father’s Day @joaquimvalente! "Thank you for leading by example, and for the values you embody, love, humility, integrity, discipline, kindness and consistency. You are an incredible role model. We are all so grateful for you, and we love you so much. And dad, thank you for your unconditional love, wisdom, and support through every stage of my life. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there." Goodness. How about the stones on Gisele for not even giving Tom Brady a mention? Not even a tiny one. I know things ended ... poorly ... between them, but this was such a crap move by her. There are two sides to every divorce (duh), and I'm not sure we've heard either in this case. Not that it's any of our business. But boy, this is a tough look for Gisele. Plus, Tom Brady is a good FOX man, and we protect our own around here! #JusticeForTom! OK, that's it for today. Good start to the week, everyone. Let's finish June strong. And hey! We get a Game 3 (7) tonight in the College World Series. Winner-take-all for UNC and Oklahoma. Here's former Texas legend Augie Garrido one final time this college baseball season to get everyone hyped up. Let's play ball. OutKick Nightcaps is a daily column set to run Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. (roughly, we’re not robots). Were fans too hard on Wyndham? Email me at Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a398fd2197238567834522a Trump ‘trampled’ voter privacy by feeding info into Homeland Security system, judge says te 2026-06-22T19:41:06.476Z Trump ‘trampled’ voter privacy by feeding info into Homeland Security system, judge says Voting at the Portland Expo in Maine’s June 9, 2026 primary election. (Photo by Jim Neuger/Maine Morning Star) The Trump administration illegally overhauled a U.S. Department of Homeland Security computer program in its hunt for noncitizen voters, a judge ruled Monday in a stinging decision that laid into federal officials for violating the privacy of millions of Americans. The ruling struck at the core of President Donald Trump’s project to assert authority over state-run elections ahead of the November midterms. Under Trump’s control, the executive branch has spent the past year attempting to obtain state voter rolls to feed into the computer program, called Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE. U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle Sooknanan, a President Joe Biden appointee for a district court based in Washington, D.C., condemned the Trump administration’s behavior over 75 pages and vacated a series of notices Homeland Security had published to implement the computer program. “All in all, the federal government has knowingly trampled on the privacy rights of American citizens in a manner that threatens the sacred right to vote,” Sooknanan wrote. “This Court cannot stand idly by while that happens.” Homeland Security has long operated SAVE, but prior to the second Trump administration it was primarily a tool to check whether individual immigrants were eligible for various government benefits. Last year, the agency reconfigured SAVE to allow for simultaneous searches of millions of names and allowed states to upload their voter rolls for the purpose of identifying possible noncitizens. While some Republican-led states took Homeland Security up on the offer, most states have resisted demands to turn over their voter rolls to the Trump administration. In turn, the U.S. Department of Justice has sued 30 states for unredacted copies of their voter rolls, including sensitive personal data such as driver’s license and Social Security numbers. The Justice Department has been unsuccessful in forcing states to provide the information. DOJ attorneys have indicated that any data would be shared with Homeland Security for analysis by SAVE. Concerns from Dems, voting groups Democrats and voting rights groups have warned about the dangers of SAVE, saying it makes errors and has wrongly flagged citizens.  Sooknanan came to the same conclusion in her decision, writing that federal agencies “haphazardly combined and repurposed the private information of millions of Americans, including citizenship data that they knew to be unreliable.” The judge’s ruling came in a lawsuit filed against Homeland Security and other federal agencies last September by the League of Women Voters and the Electronic Privacy Information Center that challenged the repurposed SAVE system.  “As the Trump-Vance administration continues its attack on the right to vote, this is an important victory for the American people and our democracy,” Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward, said in a statement. Democracy Forward Foundation, along with Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington and Fair Elections Center, represented the groups challenging the directive. Three violations The SAVE system violated federal law in three primary ways, Sooknanan wrote. First, it breached a ban on the Social Security Administration against disclosing Social Security numbers and related records. Second, it violated the federal Privacy Act, which restricts how the federal government shares information.  And third, it violated the federal Administrative Procedure Act, which governs how federal agencies set policy. The record in the lawsuit “shows that the federal agencies that created this database knew that the database violates those statutory protections,” the judge wrote. Homeland Security didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a398fa91972385678345201 States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper & some safety experts are worried te 2026-06-22T19:40:25.009Z States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper & some safety experts are worried Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a398d9e19723856783451be Far from a millionaire, Ilhan Omar now claims a potentially negative net worth te 2026-06-22T19:31:42.513Z Far from a millionaire, Ilhan Omar now claims a potentially negative net worth Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s latest financial disclosures show dramatically lower reported asset values than an earlier filing that listed millions of dollars in businesses connected to her husband. In a financial report meant to cover 2024, the Minnesota Democrat claimed that she and her husband controlled between $6 million and $30 million in assets, figures that raised eyebrows as conservatives honed in on allegations of fraud among Minneapolis’ Somali community. In a recently filed 2025 report reviewed by Fox News Digital, however, Omar revised the value of her and her spouse’s assets down to, at most, $125,000. Taking the lower-end estimate of Omar’s assets as reported in the disclosure — just $20,000 — and comparing it against both the low and high estimates of her debt — $30,000 and $100,000, respectively — would leave the congresswoman with a negative net worth. Congressional financial disclosures report broad ranges, so the filings do not establish a precise net worth. Her husband has between $15,000 and $50,000 of credit card debt while the congresswoman has a student loan balance also worth between $15,000 and $50,000. ILHAN OMAR'S OFFICE SAYS SHE'S ‘NOT A MILLIONAIRE’ AFTER $30M FILING REVISED DOWN TO UNDER $100K: REPORT "The amended disclosure confirms what we’ve said all along: the Congresswoman is not a millionaire," a spokeswoman for Omar told Fox News Digital. "The original filing was based on incomplete information from Mr. Mynett’s businesses’ accountants in good faith and deference to professional judgement. It listed assets without liabilities, and it significantly overstated her husband’s net worth. The accounting error created a misleading picture of far greater wealth." "The Congresswoman amended her disclosures voluntarily as soon as the discrepancy was identified. The amended disclosure is now complete and accurate," the spokeswoman added.  OMAR FACES MOUNTING SCRUTINY AFTER FRAUD RINGLEADER SENTENCED TO 41 YEARS As suggested by Omar’s staffer, the major changes made between the two filing years can be attributed to different valuations being given to companies linked to the congresswoman’s husband.  A winery that Omar’s 2024 disclosure previously valued at between $1 million and $5 million was updated to have a value of "none" for both 2025 and in a revised 2024 disclosure she filed in March. WINERY BELONGING TO ILHAN OMAR'S HUSBAND SHUT DOWN AMID FINANCIAL SPOTLIGHT Her husband’s venture capital advisory firm, meanwhile, saw its value reduced to nothing in the two filings after previously being valued at between $5 million and $25 million.   Omar and her senior staff have stated that her husband was one of many partners in the wine and advisory businesses, stating that previous disclosures reported the full values of the ventures rather than her husband’s individual share. It is unclear, however, why her husband’s equity in these companies reportedly dropped to $0 between 2024 and 2025. Tim Mynett, Omar’s husband, has over two decades of experience in D.C. Omar claimed that he made between $100,000 and $1 million through his venture capital advisory firm in 2024, though her 2025 disclosures suggest that his only income, between $200 and $1,000, came from a defunct winery. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a398d8b19723856783451b5 FBI names sixth suspect in alleged plot to use drones and snipers to target UFC Freedom 250 event te 2026-06-22T19:31:23.055Z FBI names sixth suspect in alleged plot to use drones and snipers to target UFC Freedom 250 event The FBI has publicly identified an additional suspect in the alleged plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., after court documents were unsealed Monday in the Western District of Missouri. The newly unsealed criminal complaint names Missouri defendant Jordan W. Rincker as an alleged member of the conspiracy, bringing the total number of publicly identified defendants to six. Five suspects were charged mid-June in connection with the alleged plot. The alleged plan involved using explosive-laden drones to hit buildings near the event, force a mass evacuation and steer crowds toward a prestaged sniper team, FBI officials said. A "second wave" was then allegedly planned to storm the White House gate, according to FBI officials. 5 CHILLING DETAILS FROM THE ALLEGED WHITE HOUSE ATTACK PLOT TIED TO UFC EVENT Prosecutors said the plotters met around March through a TikTok community known as "Vanguard of the Old" where participants shared workout videos and tactical content before moving to encrypted Signal chats. According to the newly unsealed complaint, members of the conspiracy allegedly agreed to commit murder on the White House grounds and surrounding area during the UFC Freedom 250 event. The complaint alleges the conspiracy operated from approximately March through June 21. Federal investigators allege members acquired firearms, ammunition, ballistic gear and other tactical equipment in preparation for the attack.  The complaint claims Tycen Proper allegedly acquired several boxes of ammunition, plate carriers, rifles and tactical clothing, while Daniel Eskridge allegedly obtained multiple firearms, a helmet and a ballistic vest. 'SOMETHING BIG': FEDS REVEAL HOW RELATIVES OF SUSPECTS IN FOILED WHITE HOUSE UFC PLOT SAW WARNING SIGNS The newly unsealed filing also says that Eskridge allegedly shared a photograph of tactical equipment, including a rifle, helmet and ballistic vest, with co-conspirators on the encrypted messaging platform SimpleX in May. Prosecutors allege Rincker played a logistical role in the conspiracy.  He allegedly accepted a $1,200 cash payment from co-defendant Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, allegedly sent Bryan Omar Roa $100 to help fund Roa's drive from California to Washington and allegedly transferred a pump-action shotgun to Alvarez during an in-person meeting, according to the complaint.  The complaint further claims that Roa allegedly began driving from California to Washington on June 11 to participate in the attack. The plot was allegedly disrupted after the mother of Proper, a 19-year-old Ohio defendant in the case, called in a tip to the FBI. A seizure of Proper's phone helped investigators identify other members of the alleged network. Investigators say the network extended well beyond the five men initially charged. Proper's phone contained a primary Signal chat with approximately 19 alleged participants, according to court records, along with smaller operational chat groups organized by role and location. Tensions reportedly boiled over between federal agencies over the decision to make the case public.  Two senior U.S. officials told Fox News that Secret Service leadership wanted to delay disclosing the investigation until additional arrests could be made, fearing that publicizing the probe could alert other subjects and complicate the ongoing investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a398d6119723856783451a2 Veto blitz: Hobbs blocks 88 bills before the weekend te 2026-06-22T19:30:41.578Z Veto blitz: Hobbs blocks 88 bills before the weekend Key Points: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes 88 bills passed by GOP-controlled Legislature Hobbs rejects bills banning Sharia Law and restricting gender transition hormone therapy for minors Hobbs is still short of her 2025 veto record Arizonans cited by speed cameras won’t see their fines capped $75. Teens won’t be able to get a learner’s permit at 15. There won’t be a new state ban targeting Sharia law. And there won’t be new restrictions on gender transition hormone therapy for minors. These are just four of the 88 bills approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature that Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed last Friday. That brings her veto tally up to 151, just short of the 174 vetoes she issued last year. Whether she has time to break that record is unclear. While the Legislature adjourned a week ago, an aide to the governor said she still has over 40 measures on her desk awaiting action. Her latest vetoes touch on everything from religious law and immigration to traffic enforcement and teen driving. Religious laws, bank practices Among the bills on the governor’s hit list Friday were two measures designed to preclude the use of any religious law in Arizona. One sponsored by Sen. Janae Shamp, R-Surprise, would have specifically barred the use of Sharia Law in Arizona. Hobbs, in her veto message, noted that the measure had a list of what she called “abhorrent practices” that it would prohibit. That includes honor killings, coerced marriages, female genital mutilation, polygamy, and domestic violence or spousal abuse “that is justified by cultural, religious or family authority.” Hobbs said those practices are already outlawed under existing federal and state statutes. All this would do, she said, is result in the state defending an unconstitutional measure “that the state of Arizona will lose, costing taxpayers millions of dollars.” Hobbs also rejected a broader measure that would have made it illegal for judges to rely on any religious sectarian law to influence their decisions. Sen. Wendy Rogers, R-Flagstaff, built in some exceptions, saying it doesn’t apply to any law “based on Anglo-American legal tradition and principles on which the United States was founded. And courts still could recognize “traditional marriage between a man and a woman” performed by a member of the clergy. “This bill is a solution in search of a problem and therefore unnecessary,” the governor wrote. Hobbs also rejected several other proposals from Rogers. One would have made it illegal for banks, credit unions and even check-cashing services to do business with people who are in this country without legal immigration status. It also would have barred financial institutions from sending any money from those same people to other countries, something Rogers said was designed to reduce the number of people in this country without legal status. Hobbs didn’t address any of that, saying in her veto message that it would impose “additional red tape” on Arizona financial institutions.” The governor also vetoed a separate Rogers-sponsored measure which would have required the state and all agencies to provide the federal government with any information it wants about people in Arizona who are undocumented. Photo radar, learner’s permits  Sen. David Gowan’s now-vetoed proposal would have capped fines for speeders at $75, far short of the $200 penalty some cities imposed. More significantly, it would have barred the Motor Vehicle Division from informing insurance companies of those speed violations. And the citations could not be used as “points” to determine when someone has a license suspended. The final version of the bill limited the protections solely for those exceeding the posted speed limits on streets and highways. It would not aid motorists who were caught on camera running red lights, speeding in school zones, and who were guilty of criminal speeding, which means traveling more than 20 miles an hour over a posted limit. None of that convinced Hobbs to sign. “This bill undermines cities’ ability to keep communities safe by making their own decisions about law enforcement policies,” the governor wrote in her rejection letter. Hobbs also decided that 15 is too young to get a learner’s permit. Current law requires teens to wait until they are 15 1/2. Rep. Nick Kupper, R-Surprise, said this would give youngsters extra time to practice, including additional required time on the road with parents. But foes still said teens that age lack the required discipline to be safe drivers. Hobbs agreed, pointing out that the current driving age is already below the recommendation of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which suggests waiting until 16. Nuclear energy and vaccine mandates Hobbs also said she does not want to override local control when it comes to placing small “modular” nuclear reactors in rural communities. Supporters said that there is no reason to give county supervisors the power to deny zoning, as these would be going in near large industrial users, presumably data centers. They said it would provide needed economic development in the state’s rural counties. “Given record power demand growth projections, Arizona must responsibly reduce barriers to developing new energy projects quickly,” Hobbs wrote. But the governor said while the technology for such modular reactors is “promising,” it is still emerging. And Hobbs also took a swipe at lawmakers for creating special rules citing nuclear reactors but not other forms of energy. Hobbs also rejected GOP-backed efforts to roll back public-health rules.Also rejected were two bills dealing with vaccinations. One would have banned state and local governments from requiring vaccinations, masks or other face coverings. Hobbs said Arizona already has “robust exemptions” to vaccination requirements. That includes allowing opting out of school requirements for medical, religious and even personal reasons. But she said there’s another issue. “It’s concerning diseases that were once eliminated are making a comeback in Arizona’s playgrounds and classrooms because of dangerous information,” the governor wrote. The other bill Hobbs vetoed would have said that businesses cannot refuse to employ or provide services to those who aren’t vaccinated. Gender transition limitations Also meeting with the governor’s displeasure were three bills on gender transition. A 2022 Arizona law, signed by then-Gov. Doug Ducey, already makes gender reassignment surgery on minors illegal. One bill this year would have enabled minors to file civil suits against those who perform transitions for up to 25 after they reach adults. Another would have extended that ban on surgery to any form of what proponents call gender-affirming care for minors, including hormone treatments. And a third would have built on that and said healthcare providers who provide any such care to minors are responsible for the costs of any detransition treatments as well as legal fees and costs. Hobbs wrapped all three into a single veto, saying that the law against gender reassignment surgery makes the bills “unnecessary.”  Her veto message focused on the existing surgical ban and did not grapple with the bill’s attempt to extend restrictions to hormone therapy. Hobbs also rejected a proposal by Rep. Rachel Keshel, D-Tucson, to direct the state Board of Education to develop “age appropriate” programs to teach school children about prenatal development. The governor said instructional requirements “should be left to experts, not politicians trying to force mandates on our teachers.”   Other vetoed bills include: – Barring the state Game and Fish Department from using public monies to transport Mexican wolf pups into Arizona; – Requiring paid petition circulators for ballot measures to disclose to would-be signers that they are not from Arizona; – Expanding child neglect statutes to cover women who expose a fetus to prenatal drugs or if a newborn is found to have fetal alcohol syndrome; – Mandating that ballots have some built-in fraud countermeasures like watermarks, holograms or paper that changes color under heat. The post Veto blitz: Hobbs blocks 88 bills before the weekend first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a398d4c197238567834516d Tata Electronics, a major tech supplier to Apple and Tesla, confirms data breach te 2026-06-22T19:30:20.591Z Tata Electronics, a major tech supplier to Apple and Tesla, confirms data breach The incident comes as Tata Electronics expands its role in global technology supply chains. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a398b45197238567834514c FBI brings back fugitive accused in $3.7B Medicare fraud scheme after capture in Turkey te 2026-06-22T19:21:41.327Z FBI brings back fugitive accused in $3.7B Medicare fraud scheme after capture in Turkey A fugitive accused of helping mastermind a $3.7 billion Medicare fraud scheme — one of the largest in U.S. history — is in American custody after authorities tracked him down in Turkey and flew him back to the U.S. to face charges, the FBI announced Monday. Ibrahim Khaldoon Hilmi was recently detained by Turkish authorities after he fled the U.S. in May 2025, the FBI said. The FBI's Critical Incident Response Group flew out to Turkey and transported Hilmi to the U.S. on Friday through a foreign transfer of custody operation. FBI Director Kash Patel hailed the operation as a major victory in the bureau's effort to track down fugitives accused of stealing taxpayer dollars. "Ibrahim Khaldoon Hilmi is charged with one of the biggest Medicare scams in history — allegedly orchestrating a massive $3.7 billion scheme to defraud Medicare," Patel said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "He's been on the run since May of 2025 — but we got him." LOS ANGELES HOSPICE FRAUD REACHES BILLIONS AS MEDICARE PROVIDERS SCAM FEDERAL SYSTEM WITH FAKE COMPANIES Patel credited FBI Miami, the Department of Justice and Turkish authorities with helping secure Hilmi's capture and return to the United States. The arrest marks the second high-profile return of an alleged Medicare fraud fugitive in less than a week. On Thursday, the FBI announced it had brought back Herbert Kimble, who investigators say had been on the run since 2024 after allegedly orchestrating a separate Medicare fraud scheme worth approximately $1.3 billion. MINNESOTA MAN MARKS FBI'S FIRST ARREST FROM DOJ'S 'MOST WANTED FRAUDSTERS' LIST The two cases involve roughly $5 billion in alleged fraud targeting taxpayer-funded healthcare programs. Patel said Hilmi's return demonstrates that suspects accused of large-scale fraud will be pursued regardless of where they flee. "This yet another massive win for this FBI’s war on fraudsters with the White House Task Force led by VP Vance," Patel said, "and a monumental victory for the Trump administration, showing that any criminal actor who steals from the American taxpayer will be caught, no matter where they try to hide." Patel also thanked U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack, saying the case against Hilmi was only possible thanks to his "invaluable" and "tireless work." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a398b311972385678345143 WATCH: Dems unite on anti-terror spying authority amid standoff over Trump's DNI pick te 2026-06-22T19:21:21.873Z WATCH: Dems unite on anti-terror spying authority amid standoff over Trump's DNI pick A group of Democrat senators all agreed Congress should renew the government's spying powers to ensure national security. When asked whether the authority should be reauthorized amid ongoing foreign and domestic terror threats, Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Chris Coons, D-Del., all agreed while raising different concerns surrounding Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Congress let the key spying tool that allows American intelligence agencies to electronically spy on foreigners abroad without a warrant to expire on June 12 for the first time since its enactment in 2008. Intelligence officials, however, note that existing surveillance activity can continue because the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court recertified the program through March 2027. Additionally, Senate Intelligence Chairman Sen. Warner argued to Fox News Digital that "there has not been a lapse" because communications providers remain legally obligated to turn over material to intelligence agencies REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: CONGRESS PASSES SHORT-TERM FISA 702 FIX, DELAYS LONG-TERM RENEWAL "That could end at any point, and why we need to get it renewed," Warner insisted. Sen. Welch, while backing renewal of the authority, said lawmakers should ensure protections remain in place for Americans. Some in Congress argue the surveillance could be used to spy on citizens. "It's still under consideration with protections for our own civilians, but yeah, it's a good tool," Welch told Fox News Digital at the Capitol. FISA 702 expired earlier in June after Democrats voted against its renewal in protest of President Donald Trump’s appointing of Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to be acting director of national intelligence (DNI). Tapping Pulte remains a deeply divisive decision that has drawn widespread concern among lawmakers who point to his lack of experience in the industry as to why he should not have interim access to U.S. intelligence information. REPS ANDY HARRIS, KEITH SELF, SEN RICK SCOTT: FIX FISA. DON’T SPY ON US "Yes, we should reauthorize FISA," Coons said. "I also think Bill Pulte doesn’t belong anywhere near our intelligence system." Criticism of Pulte has come from both sides of the aisle, with several Republican senators also questioning his intelligence credentials. Pulte began in his new role on Friday after Trump forcefully postponed last week’s scheduled Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing for his Director of National Intelligence nominee Jay Clayton. Former DNI Tulsi Gabbard resigned from the position this month due to her husband’s rare cancer diagnosis.  REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: LAWMAKERS SCRAMBLE AS FISA FIGHT COMES AT THE WORST POSSIBLE TIME Trump has also said he will not sign a renewal of Section 702 unless it is tied to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require voters provide proof of citizenship and a photo ID to cast a ballot in federal elections. "There’s one reason if it's not renewed, and that’s unfortunately President Trump," Warner said.  This sets up a stalemate as several Democrats have said they will not support reauthorizing Section 702 while Pulte remains Trump's acting DNI pick. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a398b1e197238567834513a Disney and Usha Vance team up to honor military families and surprise them with magical gifts te 2026-06-22T19:21:02.416Z Disney and Usha Vance team up to honor military families and surprise them with magical gifts Second lady Usha Vance joined The Walt Disney Company and Blue Star Families (BSF) at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida to promote childhood literacy as part of the second lady's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. The event brought together more than 200 military children and their families for a day full of reading and community. Each child was able to select 10 books to take home and two more to share with friends.  Mickey Mouse also made an appearance, and attendees were surprised with one-day Park Hopper tickets to Walt Disney World Resort as a thank-you for their service. Families also had the opportunity to take home Blue Star Welcome Kits, which are meant to provide comfort for children during military moves.  SECOND LADY USHA VANCE SECURES PROVISION TO LIMIT CELLPHONE USE IN DODEA CLASSROOMS "What an honor to meet many of the brave military families who have sacrificed so much in the service of our country," the second lady said in a press release. "Navigating parenting on a military base comes with its own unique challenges, so I am thrilled to partner with and support parents as they help their kids learn and grow over the summer. Our service members and their families empower future generations to lead flourishing lives—a goal I also hope to accomplish through my childhood literacy initiative," she continued. Vance launched the Summer Reading Challenge last year in the hopes of promoting childhood literacy.  To participate in the challenge, children are tasked with reading 12 books of their choice between June 1 and Sept. 4. This year, participants are set to receive a personalized certificate, an America 250-themed bookmark, a prize of their choice and a chance to win a trip to D.C. and the White House on Sept. 25, 2026. DISNEY MOVES AWAY FROM WOKE MESSAGING WITH HEARTFELT VIRAL AD CENTERED ON DADS AND SONS BSF said Disney had donated more than 370,000 books to military children during the company's 15-year partnership with the organization. "The presence of Second Lady Usha Vance at this event highlights the transformative power of literacy and powerfully underscores the national importance of supporting our military-connected youth," Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO and co-founder of Blue Star Families, said in a statement.  "By fostering stability, well-being, and a love of learning for our families, we directly bolster the retention of our service members and, ultimately, the operational readiness of our force." Disney's involvement in the event also comes as the company celebrates America's 250th anniversary through its "Disney Celebrates America" initiative.  As part of that effort, Disney committed $2.5 million to BSF. The company is also bringing the initiative across the country with different events and volunteer opportunities, as well as a special screening of "Toy Story 5" for military families at Camp Pendleton. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "For generations, Disney has held a deep respect and admiration for military families and the sacrifices they make every day," Susan Fox, executive vice president and head of government relations for The Walt Disney Company, said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "We're honored to bring the magic of storytelling to life, reminding us that through reading, imagination and shared stories, we can help families feel closer, no matter the distance." Disney's support for military families is part of its longstanding relationship with American service members. Brothers Walt and Roy Disney both served in World War I, and the company that bears their name has put an emphasis on hiring veterans. For organizers, the event at MacDill Air Force Base was about more than book distribution. They hope that by providing books to military children, they make it easier for those kids to have the same experiences as their peers, no matter where their parents are stationed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a398b0a1972385678345131 Why Caitlin Clark's poor ball security means you should fade the Indiana Fever against the Phoenix Mercury te 2026-06-22T19:20:42.968Z Why Caitlin Clark's poor ball security means you should fade the Indiana Fever against the Phoenix Mercury After losing both in a back-to-back against the Atlanta Dream, the Indiana Fever (9-7) begin another two-game series at home vs. the Phoenix Mercury (5-12) Monday. At FanDuel, Indiana's moneyline is -290 and is a -7.5 favorite on a 177.5 total as of 1:30 p.m. ET. Before losing their previous two games to Atlanta, Indy had a four-game winning streak. Phoenix crushed the Seattle Storm 93-73 in its last game, snapping a four-game losing skid. This is the first Mercury-Fever game of the season. Phoenix beat Indiana in two of their three meetings last year. However, Indy covered the spread twice, and Caitlin Clark didn't play in any of those games. ANGEL REESE AND CAITLIN CLARK EXCHANGE WORDS IN SECOND DREAM-FEVER MEETING IN THREE DAYS Over her last five games, Clark is scoring 26.0 points on 49.4% shooting and averaging 8.6 assists. But she continues to be careless with the ball; Clark averages a WNBA-worst 4.8 turnovers per game. This is my favorite reason for taking the points with the Mercury Monday. Clark's mediocre defense and poor decision-making are why she has a -4.3 on/off net rating this year. She has 48 turnovers from "bad passes," which is more than three times as many as her next-closest teammate. As I've written a million times when handicapping hoops, the "battle for possessions" is the most important thing in basketball. This is where the matchup favors the Mercury, who have better turnover rates on both ends of the floor. Furthermore, Phoenix is the oldest team in the Association, featuring six-time All-Stars, forward Alyssa Thomas and wing DeWanna Bonner. The Mercury's veterans can take advantage of an Indiana team that makes too many mistakes. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Also, I'm just going off the stats because I don't watch much WNBA, but I'm fascinated by Thomas' game. She has made seven WNBA All-Defensive Teams, ranks second on Phoenix in PER and leads the Mercury in assists per game despite not shooting a single 3-pointer this year. I like that Phoenix runs its offense through a 6-foot-2 forward (Thomas) who doesn't take bad shots against an Indiana team that doesn't have a strong perimeter defense. Plus, the Fever are deadly in transition, but the Mercury can control the flow since they'll likely win the "battle for possessions". Meanwhile, Phoenix figures to have a "strength-on-weakness" edge on the foul line. The Mercury allow the fewest free-throw attempts per game from their opponents, and the Fever allows the most. Lastly, Phoenix has a rest edge over Indiana in this game. This is the Mercury's third game in the last week, whereas the Fever is playing its fourth game over that span. For the record, I'm expecting Indy to win Monday, but Phoenix +7.5 is a "plus-EV" bet given its matchup edges. _____________________________ 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/6a39889c1972385678344fda Hernandez rebuilds Eagles softball after years of tumultuous uncertainty te 2026-06-22T19:10:20.836Z Hernandez rebuilds Eagles softball after years of tumultuous uncertainty The Eagles manager was denied the manager role twice before taking over in the middle of the 2025 season and later earning the Grand Canyon Region Coach of the Year award in 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3986821972385678344f9a Linda Cohn, one of the few SportsCenter anchors who always put the fan first, set to retire from ESPN te 2026-06-22T19:01:22.523Z Linda Cohn, one of the few SportsCenter anchors who always put the fan first, set to retire from ESPN Linda Cohn is retiring from ESPN on June 30 after hosting more editions of "SportsCenter" than anyone in company history. Cohn will retire nearly 34 years to the day after joining ESPN. She hosted her first "SportsCenter" on July 11, 1992, at 2 a.m. "When I look back, I have amazing memories of the shows I hosted, the games I reported on, the athletes I met and the outstanding colleagues I got to work with," Cohn said in a press release distributed by ESPN. "I’ve always said I was a fan first, and I’ve always tried to keep that top of mind when I was doing SportsCenter or anything else." JEMELE HILL CLAIMS SHE'D HAVE A JOB SHE'S 'UNQUALIFIED FOR' AND A HIGHER SALARY IF SHE WERE WHITE Cohn is one of the last remaining links to the golden era of "SportsCenter" in the 1990s, when the program was at the height of its popularity. She represented a style of sports anchor who never placed herself above the athletes, teams and games she covered. That approach stands in stark contrast to many modern sports media personalities, who often use their platforms to promote themselves and build personal brands on social media. For younger generations of viewers, Cohn may be best known for her appearances in ESPN's iconic "This Is SportsCenter" commercials or for her contributions to the network's hockey coverage. Before entering broadcasting, Cohn played collegiate ice hockey as a goaltender at SUNY Oswego. "But what I’m most proud of is that my career lasted long enough for me to see little girls grow up watching SportsCenter, enter this business, and succeed in it," she continued. "If my journey helped make that path a little easier for them, then that’s the achievement I’ll cherish most." If you ever wanted to know what type of person Cohn is, consider that she is a foe of Keith Olbermann, the perpetually aggrieved and pathetic former ESPN and MSNBC anchor. Earlier this year, Cohn responded after Olbermann called her a "self-obsessed politically motivated clown." "Amazing @KeithOlbermann that you describe me how the world actually describes you," Cohn posted on X. "What happened to you? Gaslighting and bullying a former colleague? Is that really your thing now? It’s really sad and disappointing." We like her. Overall, Linda Cohn leaves ESPN with a strong case as one of the 10 greatest "SportsCenter" anchors of all time. "I’m grateful for every moment I had at ESPN, but I’m inspired and energized by the opportunities that lie ahead," Cohn said. "My story is still being written." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3986441972385678344f5b A new unpatchable flaw in Apple chips opens the door to an iPhone jailbreak  te 2026-06-22T19:00:20.566Z A new unpatchable flaw in Apple chips opens the door to an iPhone jailbreak  European offensive cybersecurity company Paradigm Shift released details of a flaw and a technique to exploit it that opens the door for hackers to unlock and break into older iPhones. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3983ed1972385678344f03 Google DeepMind bets $75M on AI’s future in Hollywood with A24 deal te 2026-06-22T18:50:21.473Z Google DeepMind bets $75M on AI’s future in Hollywood with A24 deal Google DeepMind and A24 are teaming up to build AI filmmaking tools. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3981ab1972385678344eda Chicago mayor ridiculed for touting trans violence 'state of emergency' amid murder-plagued Juneteenth weekend te 2026-06-22T18:40:43.579Z Chicago mayor ridiculed for touting trans violence 'state of emergency' amid murder-plagued Juneteenth weekend Chicago's mayor has become the subject of ridicule after promoting his transgender violence state of emergency amid a deadly Juneteenth weekend where dozens of people in his city were shot and six were killed. "Since declaring a Transfemicide State of Emergency, our administration has strengthened the City’s capacity to support LGBTQ+ Chicagoans," a Sunday X post from Mayor Brandon Johnson said. "This framework builds on that work by centering the voices and lived experiences of trans Chicagoans to chart a path toward a safer, more connected city." "Transfemicide" is defined as the "targeted killing of a transgender woman motivated by transphobic and misogynistic hatred." Critics were quick to point out that Johnson appears focused on promoting on Juneteenth weekend the fight against an obscure transgender violence category rather than the killing of black Chicagoans. CHICAGO'S DEADLY JUNETEENTH WEEKEND LEAVES 7 DEAD AS TRUMP SHAMES DEM GOV FOR INACTION Johnson's office reupped the state of emergency on Sunday after it was first implemented in 2024. A report on the subject suggests that violence against transgender women, particularly black, indigenous people of color (BIPOC) transgender women, is endemic in Chicago.  But the report does not mention how many transgender women have been killed in the city, and admittedly includes suicides in the "transfemicide" category despite the term's definition. An image at the top of the paper features 21 people and their photos, presumably transgender women who have died in Chicago. Online critics lambasted Johnson for focusing his administration's energy on the transgender issue, and many noted that the timing of the post coincided with a weekend where 39 people were shot and six killed while the city celebrated Juneteenth. FOUR DEAD AND 29 SHOT IN CHICAGO WEEKEND VIOLENCE AS LEADERS TOUT CRIME PROGRESS "Nobody knows what a 'Transfemicide State of Emergency' is," said Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, on X. "This is what the Mayor of Chicago is focused on." "Black Chicagoans are dying in the streets by the dozens every month in gang violence, drive-bys, and retaliation," one X user said in part. "That's the real emergency crushing families in Roseland, Englewood, Austin, and beyond. Not niche identity reports." "'Transfemicide state of emergency.' Beyond parody. And delusional," said a post from conservative commentator Matt Walsh in part. "Everyone is dunking on this but I think it’s NICE that Mayor Johnson finally found a type of murder he doesn’t like. Baby steps," said X personality Jarvis Best. "'Transfemicide State of Emergency,'" former White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair parroted. "We are running out of sentences." President Donald Trump blasted Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for the violence on Saturday, and offered federal help to quell the chaos. "Lots of Killing going on in Chicago," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could make Chicago a safe City in ONE MONTH, in ONE YEAR, it would be one of the safest!!!" He touted success in slowing violent crime in Washington, D.C. by bringing in National Guard troops and federal law enforcement. Johnson's office did not return a request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a397f661972385678344e83 FOX News Deals Newsletter: Prime Day starts now: The deals we're actually recommending — from tech to tools te 2026-06-22T18:31:02.341Z FOX News Deals Newsletter: Prime Day starts now: The deals we're actually recommending — from tech to tools FOX News may be compensated for or earn a commission if you buy through our links. Prime Day just kicked off, and the deals are coming in hot. This mini chainsaw is one of the biggest bargains we've found. The compact tool helps you trim hedges, cut branches and complete yard work quickly and easily, and it's now on sale for just $30 — its lowest price ever. READ MORE: 40+ early Amazon Prime Day deals worth shopping now There are plenty of epic Prime Day deals available right now. I sift through sales for a living, and this week I found standout discounts on tech gadgets, bedding essentials and wardrobe staples worth adding to your cart. — Caitlyn Martyn, Commerce Editor Upgrade your tech with discounts on Apple Watches, Sony over-ear headphones and portable chargers. Sleep more comfortably with deals on Sealy mattresses, hotel-style pillows and mattress toppers. Refresh your wardrobe with savings on Levi’s jeans, HeyDude slip-ons and Under Armour polos. -- If you're looking for the best Prime Day deals, FOX News Deals writers and editors rounded up the best discounts you can shop right now. 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Save up to 45% on summer essentials, including lawn mowers, fire pits, pool gear and American flags. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a397f521972385678344e6c States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried. te 2026-06-22T18:30:42.382Z States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried. A construction worker balances atop a roof. States and cities are loosening building code requirements in an effort to lower construction costs and boost affordable housing. (Photo by Robbie Sequeira/Stateline) States and cities are loosening building code requirements in an effort to lower construction costs and boost affordable housing. Some of these changes include allowing low-rise apartment buildings to have just one stairway, reducing how often building codes are updated and rolling back specific electrical or fire safety standards. But critics have raised safety concerns, noting that existing rules were shaped by past tragedies and aim to prevent future harm. For example, having only one staircase could allow a developer to add another unit or expand the size of units, said Nicolle Aube, principal and founder of Civex, a planning and civil engineering consulting firm, and an American Planning Association board member. “But then there’s this flip side, that by removing these codes and protections, it carries this additional risk for the developer and the occupants of the building if the worst-case scenario happens,” she said. Many states are considering single-stairway apartment laws. They generally take one of four approaches, said Alex Horowitz, housing policy director at The Pew Charitable Trusts: begin with a study, allow single-stairway buildings statewide, update the state building code while letting local governments opt out, or give localities authority to allow them. Pew has lobbied for and testified in favor of the changes. Two national developments could make it easier for more states and cities to allow single-stairway buildings, Horowitz said. The first are proposed updates by the International Code Council, the organization that develops the model codes many states use as the basis for their building rules. An update to its multifamily code, for example, would allow single-stairway buildings to add a fourth story. Second, the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act moving through Congress would direct the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop model guidelines for residential buildings with a single stairway not exceeding six stories. According to Pew, 19 states and Washington, D.C., introduced bills between 2022 and 2025 to study or allow single-stairway apartment buildings, and seven states passed them in 2025 alone. This year, Idaho enacted a new law that allows local governments to permit certain apartment buildings to use one stairway — generally up to six stories without an occupiable roof, or five stories with one, along with limits on units per floor, sprinklers, stair width, and smoke and fire detection. Colorado’s law enacted last year requires certain municipalities to modify their building codes by Dec. 1, 2027, to allow five-story multifamily residential buildings to be served by a single exit. Texas’ 2025 law lets municipalities authorize single-stairway apartment buildings up to six stories. Colorado state Rep. Andrew Boesenecker, a Democrat who sponsored the new law, came to this issue because the state needed to find a way to make smaller multifamily projects more feasible. He said the policy can help on infill lots where a traditional two-stairway apartment building may not fit. “Single stairway or smart stairway buildings are not only a very safe way to build multi-family housing, they also bring a product to market that’s just not being offered,” Boesenecker said. Colorado is one 16 states without a statewide building code, making local implementation a major focus. Boesenecker said lawmakers had to look at “ways that you can make it feasible through local governments to adopt this standard into their building code.” He said the work to get the support of those skeptical of single-staircase legislation happened a year prior to the bill’s passage, when lawmakers worked with fire chiefs, fire marshals and firefighters’ unions for about a year to get them to a “neutral position” on the bill. In Texas, Democratic state Sen. Nate Johnson said the law he sponsored will allow for architectural innovation as well as maximizing multi-family housing on odd-shaped and smaller lots. Johnson said modernizing building codes does not come at the risk of safety. “Who knows what policies once served well and now, after decades of technological advances and changes in land use, impede good design?” Johnson said. “We have regulations for a reason, and I’m not for throwing out what protects the public. Markets tend to easily meet the challenges of sound regulatory protections.” Lawmakers in Illinois, New York and Rhode Island considered single-stairway bills this year, but none passed before the legislatures adjourned for the year. But moving in the opposite direction, Connecticut lawmakers this year repealed the single-stairway law they had passed in 2024, after objections from fire safety officials. Beyond staircases, Horowitz, of Pew, said this year saw the first legislative sessions in which states have taken a look at elevators to reduce building costs. Washington state enacted a new elevator law this year that directs the state’s Building Code Council to allow smaller apartment buildings, with at most six stories and 24 units, to use smaller and less expensive passenger elevators. Maine removed some elevator-related requirements, including for certain smoke and draft equipment and for two-way emergency video communication systems inside elevators. Research by the Center for Building in North America, a nonprofit research group that co-authored Pew’s single-stairway report, found that installing elevators in the United States and Canada is at least three times as expensive as in Western Europe or East Asia. U.S. and Canadian installations start around $150,000, compared with roughly $50,000 in several high-income countries, the group found. Is it safe? Pew researchers found that modern four- to six-story single-stairway apartment buildings can be as safe as other residential buildings when they include fire-safety features such as sprinklers, smoke detectors, code-compliant drywall, self-closing doors and protected stairways. Horowitz said Pew researchers counted every fire death in New York City and Seattle — two cities that have long allowed single-stairway apartment buildings — over 12 years. In New York City, Pew identified 4,440 modern single-stairway buildings and found their fire-death rate was the same as other residential buildings — about five deaths per million occupant-years. Pew also found that the deaths it identified in modern single-stair buildings appeared to occur in the unit where the fire started, not because smoke or fire penetrated the single stairway. “Modern apartment buildings are much, much, much safer than other housing. It is not even close,” Horowitz said. “The data is clear and policymakers are following the data in this instance.” But Sean DeCrane, the director of fire fighter health and safety operational services for the International Association of Fire Fighters, said single-stairway proposals often fail to account for residents’ potential slowness to evacuate during a fire, and how firefighters use the same stairwell to reach trapped occupants. The IAFF cites as one example a Manhattan apartment fire on May 4 that killed three people and injured 14. The fire that trapped residents in a smoke-filled stairwell serving as the building’s only means of escape. IAFF says the fire appeared to start on the first floor and spread upward through the stairwell. “When we take over the stairwell, occupant egress effectively stops,” DeCrane told Stateline. “So now you’re requiring firefighters to physically remove occupants out of a burning building.” During a fire, residents may not leave when an alarm first sounds, he said, especially in apartment buildings where false alarms or smoke alarms from a kitchen mishap are common. Some residents do not try to evacuate until they smell smoke or believe they are in danger. “Just because they hear an alarm doesn’t necessarily signify risk to them.” Aube, of the American Planning Association, said state lawmakers should learn from California’s approach — which in 2023 directed the state fire marshal to study single-stair buildings — before lawmakers make building codes changes. “There is a lot of technical information that lawmakers and the public need to learn before considering removing a code,” she said. The California Office of the State Fire Marshal released that report early this year. It said safeguards such as sprinkler and smoke detectors “do not fully substitute” for having two stairwells and notes that fire departments in the state nearly unanimously oppose single stairways. But it suggested a variety of measures that should be implemented if single-stairway buildings are allowed. Electrical codes In recent years, some states have changed parts of their fire and electrical codes, seeking to make a dent in the total cost of a project. Arizona last year barred counties from requiring fire sprinklers in accessory dwelling units. Indiana this year barred state and local governments from requiring arc fault circuit interrupters, or AFCIs, in certain residential buildings and emergency responder communication systems in some larger structures. AFCIs prevent electrical fires by detecting arcing in damaged or loose wiring before it builds heat inside a wall. The Indiana bill’s lead sponsor, Republican state Rep. Doug Miller, said the state needed to “put a stake in the ground” to meet its need of roughly 50,000 homes, according to the Indiana Capital Chronicle. The Indiana Builders Association said local rules accounted for 24% of the cost for a new home. This year, Iowa changed parts of the state electrical code, including AFCI and GFCI requirements. Ground fault circuit interrupters, or GFCIs, are designed to protect people from electric shock by shutting off power when they detect a fault in the current. Supporters said these changes can help keep electrical costs low for builders and consumers. Iowa Democratic state Rep. Jeff Cooling, who is also an electrician, said the late-session legislation takes away some kitchen GFCI requirements, removes AFCI requirements and allows cheaper ceiling boxes in places where future homeowners may install heavy fixtures or ceiling fans. He opposed the bill. Cooling said lawmakers often talk about code changes as a way to shave costs from new housing. But as an electrician, he said many of those requirements were adopted for a reason and usually after high-profile injuries, fires or deaths prompted necessary review and updates. “None of these codes change just to change them,” Cooling said. “They’ve changed because people have been seriously injured or killed.” Cooling said fellow electricians he spoke with estimated the Iowa changes would save about $850 on an average new house. “That’s a rounding error,” he said. And for Cooling, that amount of savings is too small to justify removing protections at the sake of human lives. “It’s not the world that we want to live in where we try to balance safety and what turns out to be low-cost savings,” he said. Waiting on new building codes Building codes are usually updated every three years through a public process, while states and local governments retain authority to amend and enforce them. A new law passed in Connecticut will stretch what is normally a three-year state building code update schedule into a six-year gap, pausing updates between 2024 and 2030 cycles. The state is expected to produce a report due by Jan. 1, 2029, that will evaluate the effects of a six-year cycle for building code revisions. Housing industry groups say Connecticut is not alone in extending or pausing the time between adopting building code changes. Last year, California froze most residential code changes through June 2031. North Carolina moved its residential code to a six-year review cycle in 2023. The Connecticut proposal drew opposition from code officials and the International Code Council. Building officials and code organizations have warned that slowing adoption of new codes can also delay updates meant to respond to new risks. Aube, the urban planner, said that code changes are not a silver bullet in the affordability puzzle. “There’s not one answer,” she said. “It’s like making a cake, right? There’s a whole bunch of different ingredients that go in.” Stateline reporter Robbie Sequeira can be reached at rsequeira@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/6a397d111972385678344e1a Blue state in hot seat for taking more than 2 years to remove criminal illegal alien from voter roll te 2026-06-22T18:21:05.076Z Blue state in hot seat for taking more than 2 years to remove criminal illegal alien from voter roll Maryland’s Democratic leadership is taking criticism after it took state officials more than two years to remove a prominent illegal immigrant from its voter rolls. Amidst the drama, one GOP lawmaker remarked, "This is exactly why Marylanders have lost faith in our elections." According to the Maryland Freedom Caucus, which consists of conservative lawmakers in the state General Assembly, Ian Andre Roberts, a Guyanese national illegally present in the U.S., was "quietly" removed from Maryland’s voter rolls. This comes after Roberts was sentenced on May 29 to two years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for possession of a gun as an illegal immigrant and for falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen on employment paperwork. Fox News Digital reported last September that, despite illegally residing in the U.S., Roberts was working as the superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa. Maryland Republicans blew the whistle on the fact that he was also registered as an active Democratic voter in Maryland. The Maryland Freedom Caucus posted on X that "9 months after it was discovered that a superintendent of a large school district was not only a noncitizen with a final deportation order, but also had been illicitly registered to vote in Maryland, Ian Roberts has finally - and quietly - been removed from the active voter registration list in our state." ILLEGAL ALIEN ARRESTED BY ICE FOUND REGISTERED AS ACTIVE DEMOCRAT VOTER IN BLUE STATE The caucus wrote that "Ian Roberts is the perfect symbol of everything wrong with the Maryland State Board of Elections," adding that "it practically took an act of God to get him removed from the rolls." In addition to the 2024 final order of removal against him, Roberts also faced charges in 2020 for second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and other weapons charges, as well as a 2022 conviction for unlawful possession of a loaded gun in Pennsylvania. He was arrested by ICE last September. Agents arrested Roberts after he attempted to run and was found hiding in the brush. The vehicle Roberts was driving contained $3,000 in cash, a fixed-blade hunting knife and a loaded Glock 19 handgun, ICE said. Republican state Delegate Matt Morgan, who is chair of the Maryland House Freedom Caucus, told Fox News Digital that Roberts’ case "is exactly why Marylanders have lost faith in our elections." MARYLAND DODGES SPECIFICS IN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT VOTER-ROLL CASE AS CONGRESS VOWS TO KEEP DIGGING "The fact that it took this long for the state to remove him proves what we’ve been saying: the system is broken, and one-party Democrat control in Annapolis [the Maryland state capital] has zero interest in basic safeguards," he said. The Maryland State Board of Elections previously said Roberts did not vote in elections. However, when Roberts’ case first surfaced last year, Morgan said that the illegal immigrant’s registration meant that he was eligible to vote in all federal, state and local elections despite not being a U.S. citizen, and also despite likely not having lived in Maryland for the past decade. Morgan asserted that "this isn’t incompetence" but instead "the predictable result of sanctuary policies and willful neglect of election integrity." LOS ANGELES PROPOSAL TO ALLOW NONCITIZENS TO VOTE IN LOCAL ELECTIONS SPARKS ONLINE BACKLASH "I demand full audits, real cooperation with federal authorities, and immediate reforms so citizens can once again trust our elections," said Morgan, adding, "Anything less is unacceptable." Fox News Digital reached out to the Maryland State Board of Elections for comment, but did not receive a response by the time of publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a397cfd1972385678344e11 Lionel Messi sets World Cup goal-scoring record vs Austria te 2026-06-22T18:20:45.628Z Lionel Messi sets World Cup goal-scoring record vs Austria Lionel Messi further separated himself from the rest of soccer history on Monday as he set a record for the most goals all time in the FIFA World Cup. Messi was charging down the field behind Argentina’s attack. The Austrian defense seemed to be too focused on the ball and lost track of Messi as he filtered in behind them. Messi got the pass and fired the shot past the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and scored. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE He has 17 World Cup goals in his career, passing Germany’s Miroslav Klose for the most all time. He may have had the record sooner. Messi received a penalty kick attempt around the 8th minute of the match. However, shot was wide to the right. Messi’s goal against Austria put Argentina up 1-0. The goal comes amid a tough week for Messi and his family. Jorge Messi was set to undergo medical treatment for an undisclosed illness last week. Messi’s family asked for "humanity" from the media. FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE "Jorge is going through a health situation," the Messi family said in a statement. "He is currently under medical observation, recovering and progressing favorably within his current condition." Messi scored a hat trick against Algeria last week in his first group-stage match of this year’s World Cup. He was seen in tears after his first goal. "My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to soccer. And those feelings were because of that," Messi said. "I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a397af01972385678344dba ICE arrests illegal immigrant Illinois teacher linked to Tren de Aragua mass shooting te 2026-06-22T18:12:00.849Z ICE arrests illegal immigrant Illinois teacher linked to Tren de Aragua mass shooting A former Illinois teacher living in the United States illegally, who was allegedly involved in a 2024 Tren de Aragua mass shooting that killed three people at a Chicago house party, was arrested by federal authorities, officials said Monday. Giovanna Mercedes Moreno Occhipinti, 32, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela with dual citizenship in Italy, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on May 13, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said. Occhipinti entered the U.S. in October 2021 under the Visa Waiver Program and was supposed to leave by Jan. 2, 2022. She overstayed her visa, DHS said. On the night of the Dec. 2, 2024, shooting, she allegedly drove the two gunmen—Ricardo Granadillo Padilla and Edward Martinez Cermeno—to the scene of the crime, where five people were injured in addition to the three fatalities, authorities said. TWO ILLEGAL VENEZUELAN IMMIGRANTS, SUSPECTED TDA GANG MEMBERS CHARGED IN DEADLY CHICAGO MASS SHOOTING "Although Chicago police arrested this illegal alien shortly after the shooting, sanctuary politicians released her from jail without notifying ICE," DHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said in a statement. "Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, DHS is doing the job that sanctuary politicians in Illinois refuse to do: putting the American people first and removing these dangerous criminals from our communities." Martinez Cermeno was released from ICE custody in January 2025 after a federal judge determined that federal prosecutors failed to meet their burden of proof to keep him incarcerated while awaiting trial. Immediately after the shooting, authorities found multiple weapons in Occhipinti’s vehicle, DHS said. Authorities believe she helped Granadillo Padilla and Martinez Cermeno evade law enforcement after the attack. HUNDREDS OF JAILED ILLEGAL ALIENS RELEASED BACK ONTO BLUE-STATE STREETS DESPITE ICE DETAINERS, RECORDS SHOW The Chicago Police Department arrested Occhipinti on Dec. 5, 2024, on charges of unlawful use of weapons and other weapons offenses. However, she was released without ICE ever being notified under Chicago's sanctuary policies, which protect illegal immigrants from federal immigration authorities. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s office decided not to prosecute the suspects, DHS said, and Granadillo Padilla and Martinez Cermeno were eventually deported. "Giovanna Mercedes Moreno Occhipinti’s actions were calculated and deliberate, leading to the loss of three lives," said HSI Chicago Special Agent in Charge Matthew Scarpino. "I’m proud of our agents for pursuing this case to the end, ensuring that everyone who helped facilitate this mass homicide is brought to justice." ICE ARREST OF MIGRANT SPARKS ANGER PROTEST BEFORE VIOLENT GANG TIES EXPOSED Fox News was told by DHS that Occhipinti was a teacher at an unspecified school in the Chicago suburb of Elgin. Illinois officials have refused to cooperate with federal authorities and will not tell DHS the name of the school, Fox News has learned. Occhipinti is being held at the Grayson County Detention Center in Leitchfield, Kentucky. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a397add1972385678344db1 Suspect 'neutralized' after Montreal shooting leaves at least 2 dead including officer te 2026-06-22T18:11:41.393Z Suspect 'neutralized' after Montreal shooting leaves at least 2 dead including officer A gunman was "neutralized" Monday following a shooting in Montreal that left one police officer and one other person dead.  Authorities told Fox News that the shooting happened at the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood of the city. Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood of the city. A second officer is in critical condition. This story is breaking. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a397ac91972385678344da8 Joe Rogan reveals Trump's surprising backstage remark about possible attack on UFC event te 2026-06-22T18:11:21.937Z Joe Rogan reveals Trump's surprising backstage remark about possible attack on UFC event Podcaster Joe Rogan revealed Saturday that President Donald Trump responded with a blunt joke after the podcaster raised concerns about a possible terrorist attack at the June 14 UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.  Recalling the exchange with UFC champion Justin Gaethje and MMA trainer Trevor Wittman, Rogan said he had fears of being killed by terrorists at the widely covered event. "I said to Trump, I go, ‘I hope we don’t die in a terrorist attack,’" Rogan said. "He goes, ‘We got to go somehow.’" Rogan described being caught off guard by the president’s reply. "I go, ‘What the f---, dude?’" Rogan said, laughing. TRUMP MARKS 80TH BIRTHDAY WITH PATRIOTIC UFC FREEDOM 250 SPECTACLE ON WHITE HOUSE SOUTH LAWN The exchange came after Wittman said he had been uneasy attending the event because of the high-profile venue and possible security threat. "I was honestly really nervous, Joe," Wittman said. "I was like, ‘Dude, there’s like, just again, being around everybody and something could happen.’" The Justice Department said June 16 that five men had been arrested and charged in an alleged plot to attack government officials and others attending the event. Federal officials claim the alleged conspirators discussed using explosive-laden drones near the event to force an evacuation and then using snipers to fire on fleeing targets. Gaethje, who defeated Ilia Topuria in the main event to win the UFC lightweight title, said he had accepted the possibility of danger before entering the Octagon. FBI DISRUPTS ALLEGED EXPLOSIVE-DRONE PLOT TARGETING WHITE HOUSE UFC EVENT, OFFICIALS SAY "F--- it," Gaethje said. "If I get taken out in the middle of the cage, how f---ing legendary would that be?" Gaethje said the same scenario might have been memorable, but not one he wanted to experience. "Everyone will remember it for the rest of eternity," Gaethje joked. "But no, I’ll pass," Wittman jokingly replied. Rogan added that the night was better remembered for Gaethje's win than for any security incident. "Better the way it went," Rogan said. "The way it went, way better." JUSTIN GAETHJE TARGETS ILIA TOPURIA'S DIVORCE, IGNITING FEUD BEFORE WHITE HOUSE SHOWDOWN "It was one of the greatest events that any sporting event has ever put on," Rogan said. "I mean, maybe the greatest sporting event in the history of the world." He claimed the White House setting, military elements and Gaethje's upset victory gave the fight card historical weight. "This is never going to happen again," Rogan said. "This is more historic than Rumble in the Jungle." UFC Freedom 250 was held June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House as part of events tied to the country’s 250th anniversary and coincided with Trump’s 80th birthday. The White House didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a397aa01972385678344d97 Women Achievers of Arizona 2026 – Nomination form te 2026-06-22T18:10:40.466Z Women Achievers of Arizona 2026 – Nomination form Arizona Capitol Times and State Affairs are proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Women Achievers of Arizona Awards. var gform;gform||(document.addEventListener("gform_main_scripts_loaded",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,initializeOnLoaded:function(o){gform.domLoaded&&gform.scriptsLoaded?o():!gform.domLoaded&&gform.scriptsLoaded?window.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",o):document.addEventListener("gform_main_scripts_loaded",o)},hooks:{action:{},filter:{}},addAction:function(o,n,r,t){gform.addHook("action",o,n,r,t)},addFilter:function(o,n,r,t){gform.addHook("filter",o,n,r,t)},doAction:function(o){gform.doHook("action",o,arguments)},applyFilters:function(o){return gform.doHook("filter",o,arguments)},removeAction:function(o,n){gform.removeHook("action",o,n)},removeFilter:function(o,n,r){gform.removeHook("filter",o,n,r)},addHook:function(o,n,r,t,i){null==gform.hooks[o][n]&&(gform.hooks[o][n]=[]);var e=gform.hooks[o][n];null==i&&(i=n+"_"+e.length),gform.hooks[o][n].push({tag:i,callable:r,priority:t=null==t?10:t})},doHook:function(n,o,r){var t;if(r=Array.prototype.slice.call(r,1),null!=gform.hooks[n][o]&&((o=gform.hooks[n][o]).sort(function(o,n){return o.priority-n.priority}),o.forEach(function(o){"function"!=typeof(t=o.callable)&&(t=window[t]),"action"==n?t.apply(null,r):r[0]=t.apply(null,r)})),"filter"==n)return r[0]},removeHook:function(o,n,t,i){var r;null!=gform.hooks[o][n]&&(r=(r=gform.hooks[o][n]).filter(function(o,n,r){return!!(null!=i&&i!=o.tag||null!=t&&t!=o.priority)}),gform.hooks[o][n]=r)}}); 2026 Women Achievers Nominations Form Nominee Name(Required) First Last Suffix Nominee Title(Required) Nominee Company/Organization(Required) Nominee Email Address(Required) Nominee Industry (Select one)(Required) Education Health Care Legal Non-Profit Corporate Leadership Technology and Innovation Environmental Impact Government and Public Service Unsung Heroes Other What are the nominee’s most significant achievements during their career and in their current role?(Required) Please be specific about her effect on the company or organization, profession and colleagues, and how she stands out from others because of her accomplishments and leadership. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a397a8b1972385678344d63 Anthropic says Claude may want to see your ID te 2026-06-22T18:10:19.992Z Anthropic says Claude may want to see your ID Claude's chatbot may ask to verify your age and identity "in certain circumstances," such as with a passport or driver's license, according to a privacy policy change. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3978361972385678344d31 Department of Public Safety IDs 3 victims, driver of fatal SR95 crash te 2026-06-22T18:00:22.576Z Department of Public Safety IDs 3 victims, driver of fatal SR95 crash A fatal two-vehicle collision claimed the lives of three men, who the Arizona Department of Public Safety has identified. The accident occurred on Tuesday, June 16, along State Route 95 near mile marker 174. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39762e1972385678344646 Why the Cubs are worth backing against a Mets team that is nine games under .500 this season te 2026-06-22T17:51:42.033Z Why the Cubs are worth backing against a Mets team that is nine games under .500 this season I hope everyone had a nice Father's Day yesterday. Now, the next thing we have to look forward to is the Fourth of July, which is my favorite day of the year. We have some time before that happens, though, and hopefully a lot of money to make in the meantime. I'm going to try to grab some money on the Cubs and Mets game that happens tonight. The Chicago Cubs are still above .500, but are one of the more inconsistent teams in baseball. They have a losing record on the road. They have won 10 games in a row twice and lost 10 games in a row once. Take out those streaks, and this team is 20-27 for the year. That's concerning, and the front office needs to figure out how to help them be more consistent. I think the big issue here is the pitching staff being injured, but they weren't that deep to begin with. Today, they send out Shota Imanaga, who has been at least reliable in terms of making starts, but not quite reliable in terms of performance. Imanaga is 4-6 for the season with a 4.26 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP. The WHIP being that low does seem to encourage the thought that the Cubs starter is keeping people off the bases. His ERA might even be fine if he didn't have three straight games where he allowed five or more earned runs. For the year, he has given up 41 earned runs, and 26 of those came in a four-game stretch. Maybe he has made the adjustments needed because he has allowed just one earned run over the past 10.2 innings; unfortunately, all of those innings came against the Rockies. Bryce Harper hits for cycle, Kyle Schwarber blasts three homers in Phillies blowout win over Mets The New York Mets haven't been inconsistent; their problem is they've just been bad. They are nine games under .500 for the season, and even at home. This is a team that has repeatedly invested in the roster, and the team doesn't seem to be responding the way they need to. Juan Soto and even Bo Bichette are doing very well this year, but some of the other players have been struggling. Francisco Lindor is injured, and other guys just look uncomfortable. I do think the pitching staff is also an issue for the Mets, just like the Cubs. The Mets have a better ERA, but they don't have any top-tier starters. They send out Kodai Senga to the bump tonight, and he has been brutal in limited action this year. He is 0-5 for the season with a 9.00 ERA and a 1.88 WHIP. He has only made two home starts this year and hasn't completed three innings in either of those outings. Cubs hitters are batting .244 against him. I don't love either team in this game. Imanaga is probably the better pitcher, but you are kind of gambling any time he takes the mound. He is a good pitcher, but he is also very inconsistent. In any given situation, he could allow 10 earned runs or he could throw a one-hitter. I do think the Cubs are the better team in this game, but they are on the road, where they've struggled. I'll still back them as I think they are still reasonably priced with a -125 line. I do feel like the total of 8.5 is too low. The problem is if you get Imanaga throwing a good game, it will get sweaty. I'll just take the Cubs through five since it is the same price, and I think a lot of this game hinges on the starters. 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/6a39761a197238567834463d 6 dead, 39 shot in Chicago bloodbath as Trump touts DC-style cleanup where National Guard stepped in te 2026-06-22T17:51:22.575Z 6 dead, 39 shot in Chicago bloodbath as Trump touts DC-style cleanup where National Guard stepped in A violent and deadly weekend in Chicago has caught the attention of President Donald Trump. Fox News Digital has confirmed six people were killed and 39 people were shot in a series of shootings in the Windy City over the weekend. A mass drive-by shooting in Chicago's Princeton Park neighborhood resulted in 13 people injured Friday night. Chicago police say an SUV drove up on a crowd of people and two suspects opened fire on multiple victims. FOLLOW US ON X "Offenders from inside the vehicle began firing gunshots towards the crowd before fleeing the scene. Multiple victims sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to local hospitals," CPD said. FOUR DEAD AND 29 SHOT IN CHICAGO WEEKEND VIOLENCE AS LEADERS TOUT CRIME PROGRESS In a post to X responding to the drive-by shooting incident, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said: "I am heartbroken by the violence in Princeton Park last night.
What should have been a night of celebration and community reflection for Juneteenth was shattered by a horrific act of violence. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL In a post to Truth Social, President Trump said, "Lots of Killing going on in Chicago. 22 people shot, at least 4 Dead. Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could make Chicago a safe City in ONE MONTH, in ONE YEAR, it would be one of the safest!!! D.C. went from one of the worst, to one of the safest cities in the U.S. President DJT" Trump made the post just before 9 a.m. Sunday, and by Monday, when police compiled the data, the numbers dramatically increased. Last year, Trump deployed hundreds of troops from the National Guard to Washington, D.C., in an effort to crack down on crime in our nation's capital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Chicago police say all shootings are under investigation. Fox News Digital has reached out to both Pritzker and Johnson's offices. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3976071972385678344634 Big win for oversized statues of peaches and eggplants in one historic Maryland community te 2026-06-22T17:51:03.119Z Big win for oversized statues of peaches and eggplants in one historic Maryland community There’s a heated debate taking place in a historic Maryland community over a couple of statues that were installed last year. One that will make anything going on where you live look minute in comparison. The old mill town of Ellicott City, Maryland, dared to think outside the box and have a peach and an eggplant sculpture installed on Main Street as part of the "Fund for Art in Ellicott City." Somehow, these works of art have had their appropriateness called into question. It just goes to show you that we are, as a people, spending way too much time staring at our phones. Those on the Historic Preservation Commission, reports WBAL-TV 11, have expressed concerns that the large peach located outside a cafe and the large eggplant across the street distract from the historic buildings in the area. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! They asked that the artwork be removed. That’s not going to happen thanks to a ruling last week by a judge who ruled they can stay right where they are. This is a decision many in the community support. They want their giant peach and eggplant on Main Street. "There was a huge debacle because of the sexual innuendos with the peach and the eggplant," said Paula Dwyer, the owner of Georgia Grace Cafe and one of the people on the right side of history. Petitions to keep the statues were started and there was a lot of support, according to the cafe owner. "Everybody on the street was signing. They came in, 'Where can I sign these petitions? We want the peach to stay. We want it here. We love it," Dwyer continued. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE "We were cheering! I mean, we were so excited. The Historic Preservation Commission just didn't have the authority to accept or deny this public art. The guidelines just didn't address it, and so they vacated it. So, the peach gets to stay. I'm so happy about it because the town is going to be happy about it." Can you imagine making your way on Main Street and being unable to point and laugh at an oversized peach and eggplant like an adult? You’re not alone. The controversy isn’t one at all to Carlee Pugh, a local who was born and raised in Ellicott City, and she summed up the situation perfectly: "I don't think it's that serious. I think it's a little fun piece of fruit, and if you're going to get your panties in a twist about that, then that's all you." Exactly. So what, the peach and eggplant are used to represent something else when you’re texting. They’re just little fun pieces of fruit when you make statues out of them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3975dc19723856783445fe The biggest expansion of federal scholarship money in 50 years is at hand — and almost nobody is ready for it te 2026-06-22T17:50:20.629Z The biggest expansion of federal scholarship money in 50 years is at hand — and almost nobody is ready for it Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3973e919723856783445c9 ABC launches on-air campaign encouraging viewers to support ‘The View’ in battle with Trump’s FCC te 2026-06-22T17:42:01.837Z ABC launches on-air campaign encouraging viewers to support ‘The View’ in battle with Trump’s FCC ABC on Monday launched an on-air campaign urging viewers to support "The View" and eight Disney-owned ABC affiliates in its battle with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Earlier this year, the FCC launched an investigation into ABC's "The View" amid the agency's crackdown on equal time for political candidates after Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico appeared on the daytime gabfest. Disney’s ABC believes "The View" is bona fide news and, therefore, exempt from the equal time rule.   ABC’s new campaign features a petition to declare that "The View" indeed qualifies as a bona fide news interview program. A commercial debuted Monday during the program that declared, "’The View has welcomed your favorite guests for nearly 30 years. Now the FCC wants to control who is allowed to appear on the show. Tell the FCC to let the viewers decide. You have until July 6th."  FCC LAUNCHING PROBE INTO ABC'S 'THE VIEW' AMID CRACKDOWN ON EQUAL TIME FOR CANDIDATES The campaign also encourages ABC News viewers to support early broadcast license renewals for eight ABC-owned stations.  FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said in April that KFSN-TV in Fresno, KABC-TV in Los Angeles, KGO-TV in San Francisco, WLS-TV in Chicago, WABC-TV in New York, WTVD in North Carolina, WPVI-TV in Philadelphia and KTRK-TV in Houston must prove they have been operating in the public interest as part of an ongoing look at Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion [DEI] practices.  Disney-owned ABC affiliates’ licenses were originally scheduled to be renewed between 2028 and 2031, but Trump’s FCC expedited the process.  ABC launched ads in those markets that declared, "The FCC is questioning our commitment to viewers by threatening to take us off the air," and urged viewers to speak up and help. ABC wants viewers to offer public comment through the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System online and enter the corresponding docket number along with their submission.  FCC TO CALL IN DISNEY STATIONS FOR EARLY LICENSE REVIEW IN WAKE OF ABC'S JIMMY KIMMEL CONTROVERSY Both campaigns will also run online and across ABC social media platforms as ABC honchos feel it is important for the public to know what’s at stake and how to engage directly in the process. While the two issues are separate, ABC insists they both involve the same free speech principle.  The FCC did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In January, the FCC announced it would require the broadcast networks to adhere to the "statutory equal opportunities requirement," citing the Communications Act of 1934, "including their airing of late-night and daytime talk shows." ABC FIRES BACK AT FCC PROBE OF 'THE VIEW,' CALLS OUT AGENCY'S 'CHILLING EFFECT ON FIRST AMENDMENT' There has been a longstanding "bona fide" exception for news programming that wouldn't require equal time for an opposing candidate, but the FCC now says it "has not been presented with any evidence that the interview portion of any late-night or daytime television talk show program on the air presently would qualify for the 'bona fide' news exemption." A spokesperson for the FCC previously told Fox News Digital, "Decades ago, Congress passed a law that generally prohibits broadcast television programs from putting a thumb on the scale in favor of one political candidate over another.  Specifically, Congress put protections in place to ensure that covered programs offer legally qualified candidates for office (both Republican and Democrat) equal time on the public airwaves.   "The equal time law encourages more speech and empowers voters to decide the outcome of elections. The FCC will review Disney’s assertion that ‘The View’ is a 'bona fide news program' and thus exempt from the political equal time rules." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3973d519723856783445bd At Brussels Bistro, the World Cup is about more than the final score te 2026-06-22T17:41:41.860Z At Brussels Bistro, the World Cup is about more than the final score SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – Carol Crijns had quite the dilemma Sunday afternoon. As Belgium and Iran faced off in a crucial World Cup match, the French-Persian wife of Brussels Bistro owner and chef Thomas Crijns wasn’t sure for whom to root. “I was confused because you know …” she began. Before she could finish elaborating, Thomas joined the conversation. “I was not confused!” he said, drawing laughter from those nearby. The exchange captured the spirit of the afternoon at Brussels Bistro, where Belgian supporters, Iranian fans and soccer enthusiasts packed the restaurant to watch Belgium and Iran play to a scoreless draw. Although Sunday’s result left Belgium’s path to the round of 32 uncertain, it did little to dampen the atmosphere inside a restaurant that has become a home away from home for Southern California’s Belgian community.  Over 22,000 California residents are Belgian-American. Only Wisconsin and Michigan have more. Arizona ranks 15th in the United States with over 6,000.  Brussels Bistro owners Carol Crijns, left, and Thomas Crijns smile while discussing the FIFA World Cup outside their restaurant ahead of Belgium’s match against Iran on June 21, 2026, in San Clemente, California. (Photo by Richie Meno/Cronkite News) “I try to share the atmosphere of Belgium, and soccer is a part of life in Belgium,” Thomas Crijns said. “When we do events like this, it feels like home.”  Belgium entered Sunday’s match looking for its first victory after opening the tournament with a draw against Egypt. Instead, the Red Devils settled for another point, leaving them with two through their first two matches.  The draw keeps Belgium in contention entering Friday’s final group-stage match against New Zealand. A victory would all but solidify Belgium advancing to the knockout rounds, while a draw or loss could leave its fate dependent on other Group G results.  Belgium’s second consecutive draw left some fans frustrated. “The game was a bummer,” said Rick Wade, who supports both Belgium and the United States. “It’s the one thing I don’t like about soccer, a tie. At least they didn’t lose.  “We better win next Friday.” For Wade, Sunday’s match was another reminder that the World Cup experience extends beyond the action on the field. “It’s always awesome there at Brussels Bistro,” he said. “The food is good and you get a big screen to watch the game on and people are cheering, it’s just awesome. “Everyone comes together for their team, win or lose, it’s all a good time.”  That sense of community extended beyond Belgian supporters. For Iranian fan Alex Palvano, the best part of the afternoon was seeing fans from both countries come together. “There were some Iran fans and Belgian fans,” Palvano said. “We never felt uncomfortable and we felt welcome. They loved us and we loved them. It was a fun time.”  Belgian native Laetitia Devast said that the Bistro offers her a chance to reconnect with her roots. “Anytime I need a home, I come here,” Devast said.  Like most Belgian supporters, she remains hopeful that her country can advance. “Belgian people are just so welcoming, have a lot of energy and every World Cup we are behind our team and we believe and we trust and we hope,” she said. “We want to win.” Watching in California is not like being in Belgium though. “Belgian people are so energetic and right now I’m sure they are in the streets and there is probably craziness,” Devast said. “I’m glad to be here, but I would love to be there too.”  If Belgium’s World Cup run ends, Devast already knows who she’ll root for next. “After Belgium, I’m going to be for USA,” she said.  But Devast and her husband, Rick Wade, could eventually find themselves on opposite sides. Wade supports both Belgium and the United States, creating a divided household if the two teams meet later in the tournament. “That would be a tough argument in our house and who we’re going to root for,” Wade said. “But I’ll root for the USA and my wife will root for Belgium.” That matchup is a real possibility. The United States has already secured the top spot in Group D and will face a third-place finisher in the round of 32. If the Americans advance from there, they could face the winner of Group G in the round of 16, which is a spot Belgium was expected to contend for before Sunday’s draw with Iran.  Belgian flags decorate the bar at Brussels Bistro ahead of Belgium’s FIFA World Cup match on June 21, 2026, in San Clemente, California. (Photo by Richie Meno/Cronkite News) Belgium’s 0-0 draw keeps that possibility alive, but after Egypt’s 3-1 victory over New Zealand, a lot would need to go right for that to happen. Adelaide Tomvelle, the restaurant manager at Brussels Bistro and Belgian native, has seen firsthand how the World Cup brings people together. “It’s the whole community that brings all of the people together,” Tomvelle said. “I personally don’t follow up much on sports and only follow the World Cup for specific teams like Belgium. I just enjoy all the energy around it. “The support, the fans and the cheering brings people close.”  American fan Jared Devore said Sunday’s gathering demonstrated the enthusiasm Belgian supporters bring to the tournament.  “They’re so passionate about the game, it’s awesome to see.” Devore said. “They’re still celebrating and we didn’t even win, it was a draw.”  In a tournament defined by results, Brussels Bistro offered a reminder that the World Cup is about more than goals and standings. On Sunday, a scoreless draw was enough to fill a restaurant with cheers, reunite a community with its roots and bring fans from opposite sides together for an afternoon. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3973ab1972385678344597 Trump officials refuse to sign document affirming end of slush fund te 2026-06-22T17:40:59.362Z Trump officials refuse to sign document affirming end of slush fund Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a397397197238567834458e Arizona unmanned vehicle maker pivots from space mining to Army battlefield robots te 2026-06-22T17:40:39.906Z Arizona unmanned vehicle maker pivots from space mining to Army battlefield robots Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3973831972385678344576 Amazon is testing Alexa+ in India with Hindi support te 2026-06-22T17:40:19.948Z Amazon is testing Alexa+ in India with Hindi support Amazon sent emails to customers inviting them to test Alexa+ Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39717f1972385678344547 Tesla in autopilot mode left roadway and crashed into home, killing 76-year-old woman inside, officials say te 2026-06-22T17:31:43.439Z Tesla in autopilot mode left roadway and crashed into home, killing 76-year-old woman inside, officials say An elderly woman was killed and another man was injured after a rogue Tesla in Autopilot mode crashed into a home in Texas on Friday night, local officials say. According to a press release from the Harris County Sheriff's Department, Michael Butler was traveling eastbound down a residential street in Katy in a Tesla Model 3. Butler said that he was using the car's Autopilot mode at the time of the crash. The sheriff's department said that Butler failed to drive in a single lane, left the roadway and crashed through the side of a house. Ring doorbell footage of the crash shows the vehicle crashing into the home at a high rate of speed. 'TESLA ROAD RAGE DRIVER' SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON AFTER ATTACKING MOTHER AND DAUGHTER IN HAWAII The vehicle struck 76-year-old Martha Avila, who was inside the residence when the vehicle barreled into the home. Avila was transported via Life Flight to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead from her injuries. TEXAS MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY DRIVING TESLA CYBERTRUCK INTO LAKE TO TEST 'WADE MODE': POLICE Butler was taken to the hospital by ambulance and showed no signs of intoxication. His condition is currently unknown and authorities say he is cooperating with the investigation. Fox News Digital reached out to Tesla for comment. The company's website notes that drivers are supposed to remain ready to drive, even when on Autopilot mode. "Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Capability are intended for use with a fully attentive driver, who has their hands on the wheel and is prepared to take over at any moment," the website says. "While these features are designed to become more capable over time, the currently enabled features do not make the vehicle autonomous." In 2023, Tesla recalled more than two million vehicles following a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after numerous crashes were reported while in Autopilot mode. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3971551972385678344528 Judge Finds Justice Dept. Overreach in Subpoenas to Minnesota Officials te 2026-06-22T17:31:01.456Z Judge Finds Justice Dept. Overreach in Subpoenas to Minnesota Officials The judge quashed the subpoenas, writing that they were designed to “harass and retaliate against” Democratic officials who bucked the Trump administration on immigration enforcement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a397142197238567834451f Do You Find the ‘Tradwife’ Lifestyle Intriguing? Tell Us Why. te 2026-06-22T17:30:42.001Z Do You Find the ‘Tradwife’ Lifestyle Intriguing? Tell Us Why. For women who are newly interested in traditional gender roles and lifestyles: What’s making you feel this way? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39712e197238567834450f Katie Hobbs adds 88 vetoes to record, rejecting GOP bills on schools, wolves & elections te 2026-06-22T17:30:22.550Z Katie Hobbs adds 88 vetoes to record, rejecting GOP bills on schools, wolves & elections Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a396f3619723856783442d3 Arizona voters to decide the fate of at least 10 statewide propositions te 2026-06-22T17:21:58.736Z Arizona voters to decide the fate of at least 10 statewide propositions Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a396f2319723856783442ca Hobbs: Flags to half-staff Mon. for former Az Adjutant General Rataczak te 2026-06-22T17:21:39.278Z Hobbs: Flags to half-staff Mon. for former Az Adjutant General Rataczak Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a396f0f19723856783442c1 Transition center serves as waypoint for people leaving Pima County Jail te 2026-06-22T17:21:19.823Z Transition center serves as waypoint for people leaving Pima County Jail Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a396efc19723856783442b8 Tucson's housing crunch needs government to spur the private sector te 2026-06-22T17:21:00.365Z Tucson's housing crunch needs government to spur the private sector Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a396ee819723856783442af 'A leg up': Teachers & advocates help circumvent challenges facing homeless youth te 2026-06-22T17:20:40.910Z 'A leg up': Teachers & advocates help circumvent challenges facing homeless youth Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a396ed519723856783442a6 Monsoon-themed poetry open mic at Hotel Congress te 2026-06-22T17:20:21.463Z Monsoon-themed poetry open mic at Hotel Congress Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a396a24197238567834420d SpaceX inks compute deal with Reflection AI, an open-source AI lab te 2026-06-22T17:00:20.261Z SpaceX inks compute deal with Reflection AI, an open-source AI lab Reflection AI will pay $150 million a month beginning July 1, 2026 through 2029 for immediate access to Nvidia's latest GB300 AI chips and supporting hardware across SpaceX's Colossus 2 data center near Memphis, Tennessee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3967f619723856783441df Yankees turn to Gerrit Cole against struggling Tigers as Aaron Judge's return timeline remains unclear te 2026-06-22T16:51:02.313Z Yankees turn to Gerrit Cole against struggling Tigers as Aaron Judge's return timeline remains unclear Yesterday certainly did not go the way that I had hoped. I had two plays and lost three units on the day. One of the plays was decent, the other was a disaster. It happens from time to time, but I try to avoid those situations as much as possible. Staying positive is a major part of the mental side of sports betting. Today I'm trying to get some units back between the Yankees and Tigers. The New York Yankees are doing just fine without their man, Aaron Judge, in the lineup. It is still early, and as far as I know, there is no official timeline for his return. Still, the team is 16 games above .500 for the season, and they are even nine games above on the road. You have to assume at this point the Yankees are still the favorite to win the American League, and will look to boost the team to manage the load while they await Judge. They already got one of their big names back on the team, and he has made a major impact already. Gerrit Cole takes the hill today, and this will be his sixth start of the year. Cole is 2-1 for the season with a 2.57 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP. I faded him last start, and it cost me. I thought the White Sox were good value against him as he had struggled a bit in his two previous starts. He went out against Chicago and threw six innings of two-run ball. He allowed three hits and two walks. Against Tigers hitters, he has been strong, holding them to a .200 average, and only Kerry Carpenter has had any real success against him. The Detroit Tigers are blowing a golden opportunity. There are some seasons where it seems like virtually everyone over performs, and there are somewhere it seems like everyone underperforms. This is one of those years where it seems like everyone on the Tigers is falling short. The reality is somewhere in between, because there are some people who are doing very well for the club. Riley Green is having a strong year, Kevin McGonigle is doing well, and even Dillon Dingler is having an All-Star-caliber campaign. RED SOX BROADCAST FUMES AT FRAMBER VALDEZ FOR ACTING LIKE A CHILD IN BENCH-CLEARING MOVE: 'WHAT A JOKE' Still, the team is just 33-44 for the season. The good news for them is that they are in a very winnable division, so they may be able to get there if they get some hot streaks. They will need today's starter, Framber Valdez, to improve significantly. He was an offseason signing and is just 3-5 with a 4.09 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP. He has struggled in his home starts, throwing to a 4.94 ERA at home compared to 3.59 on the road. One of the best things about him used to be consistency. He is not that this season. He is either allowing two or fewer runs or four or more in every game. The good news for the Tigers is that Valdez has at least been decent against the Yankees overall. They are hitting just .236 against him in their careers. Jose Caballero has been awesome against him, though, going 6-for-13 with three extra-base hits. I'm not advocating for a play on him, just sharing in case you're doing fantasy or anything else. The play in this one is to back Cole. You're not going to get the Yankees at a good price like this regularly. Sure, Valdez could deliver a quality start as he has been known to do in the past. I'm taking the Yankees for the game. I like their roster better and think Cole looks solid right now. 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/6a3967e219723856783441d6 Rory McIlroy gets the best of embarrassing US Open heckler with vicious comeback at Shinnecock Hills te 2026-06-22T16:50:42.864Z Rory McIlroy gets the best of embarrassing US Open heckler with vicious comeback at Shinnecock Hills The abhorrent fan behavior we all witnessed at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills wasn't only reserved for Wyndham Clark on Sunday. At least one fan attending the major championship on Long Island, New York, let Rory McIlroy have it as well, but the six-time major champion got the last laugh. After McIlroy hit a tee shot during Saturday's third round, a fan in the first row of the gallery started screaming, "Bunker, get in the bunker!" Of course, the fan had his phone in his hand to film the entire thing in hopes of going viral. He accomplished the mission, but not in the style he was hoping for. WYNDHAM CLARK DOESN'T HAVE TO BE LOVED, BUT HE DOES HAVE TO BE RESPECTED AFTER US OPEN TRIUMPH AT SHINNECOCK After watching playing partner Maverick McNealy hit his tee shot on the hole, McIlroy began walking toward the fairway, but with his eyes locked on the fan. Just when it looked as if he was just going to let the fan off with an intense stare, he hit him with a hand motion indicating he had a gut. Shouting something ridiculous at a professional golfer who is standing 10 yards away from you is absurd behavior, but in the age of social media, it's become the norm. It was also the overarching theme for this year's U.S. Open. NEW YORK GOLF FANS DESERVE TO BE CALLED OUT, SAM BURNS HAS A GOOD CRY, WYNDHAM CLARK'S BEST SHOT AT SHINNECOCK The fans in New York created the most hostile environment in recent memory for Clark during his final round on Sunday. From the moment he began his final round until he tapped in the tournament-clinching par putt on the 72nd hole as the sun set on Shinnecock, Clark took a verbal beating from the fans. Shouts for his ball to find a bunker the moment he made contact, cheers when an approach shot rolled off the putting surface, and minor roars after each of his five bogeys during the final round. It was unlike anything we've seen at a major championship, especially considering Clark is an American and former U.S. Open winner, who was trying to win his national open. Just as McIlroy got the last laugh, Clark did as well, but it was a five-hour-long war of attrition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39658a197238567834418d Trump threatens to add NY Times' 'treasonous' Iran war coverage to $15B defamation lawsuit te 2026-06-22T16:40:42.543Z Trump threatens to add NY Times' 'treasonous' Iran war coverage to $15B defamation lawsuit President Donald Trump called the New York Times' Iran-war coverage "treasonous" Sunday night, and said that he would add the paper's latest reporting to his $15 billion defamation lawsuit after a Times analysis questioned what the conflict had changed. "The way the Corrupt and Failing New York Times is covering stories on a very battered and beat up Iran, through FAKE & MADE UP ‘FACTS’ is, in my opinion, ‘TREASONOUS,’" Trump posted on Truth Social. TRUMP BLASTS NEW YORK TIMES, CNN FOR 'SEDITIOUS' COVERAGE OF IRAN WAR Trump followed with a direct legal threat against the newspaper. "I will be adding all of their false and ridiculous reporting to my multi Billion Dollar lawsuit against them. They are Criminals!" Trump said. Fox News Digital reached out to The New York Times for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. The posts followed a Sunday Times analysis by Neil MacFarquhar headlined, "What Changed After Almost Four Months of War? Analysts Say Not Much," which examined the war and the Trump administration’s interim agreement with Tehran. WHY TRUMP IS DENOUNCING THE MEDIA’S IRAN WAR COVERAGE AS TOO NEGATIVE – BOOSTED BY RHETORICAL FCC BACKING The Times analysis said the war and agreement did not end what U.S. and Israeli officials consider Iran’s main threats, including its nuclear program, ballistic missiles, regime and regional proxies. "Neither the war nor the agreement ended what U.S. and Israeli officials regard as the main threats emanating from Iran," the article said, according to The New York Times. TRUMP VOWS TO HIT IRAN 'VERY HARD' AFTER OBLITERATING NEARLY '90 PERCENT' OF REGIME MISSILES Trump rejected the framing in an earlier post, saying Iran's military had been badly damaged and the Strait of Hormuz remained open. "Their Military is DONE, their Navy is GONE, their Air Force is GONE, their Launching Pads, Missiles, Drones and Manufacturing of same, is almost GONE," Trump said. The White House defended the Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) as a diplomatic breakthrough after Operation Epic Fury, saying the agreement ensures Iran "will never obtain a nuclear weapon" and reopens the Strait of Hormuz to free navigation. Vice President JD Vance said Monday after high-level talks in Switzerland that U.S. negotiators had established a mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, secured Iran’s agreement to invite International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country and made progress setting up technical talks in the weeks ahead, Fox News Digital reported. Trump has settled prior lawsuits with ABC News and Paramount, which agreed to payments tied to his future presidential library. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39634719723856783440ab Clive Davis, music icon who signed Whitney Houston and Carrie Underwood, dead at 94 te 2026-06-22T16:31:03.212Z Clive Davis, music icon who signed Whitney Houston and Carrie Underwood, dead at 94 Music mogul Clive Davis has died at 94. The famed exec had recently been hospitalized for an upper respiratory infection, The New York Times reported. The Davis family put out a statement on the music producer's Instagram, writing, "To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives. He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations." The statement continued, "To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love. No matter how extraordinary his professional accomplishments, he never lost sight of what mattered most: the people he loved." "Through every chapter of his remarkable life, family remained Clive’s greatest pride and deepest joy. Today, we celebrate not only a towering figure whose influence changed music forever, but the man who led our family with grace, generosity, and kindness. We will miss him greatly, cherish him always, and carry his love with us for the rest of our lives."  Davis helped shape the careers of some of the biggest names in music, including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Carlos Santana, Barry Manilow, Aerosmith, Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. "I didn’t necessarily have an ear, but I think I developed one," he told Playboy in 2013. "Whether there was a natural ear that was triggered, I don’t know the answer to that. But when you see a Joplin or a Springsteen, you know. And the statistics start mounting and give you confidence. You think, ‘My God, yeah, I did say yes to Santana.'" This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39631d197238567834409c Pima Community College deserves real accountability te 2026-06-22T16:30:21.745Z Pima Community College deserves real accountability MJ Watz The debate over Pima Community College’s decision to eliminate its sustainability director has been framed as a question of whether the college is abandoning its environmental commitments. But the underlying concern is whether sustainability work in Tucson should be organized through transparent, accountable institutions or through informal networks of influence. Critics raise legitimate concerns: that dedicated sustainability staff provide expertise, continuity, data tracking and grant coordination. PCC will need to demonstrate that spreading these responsibilities across departments keeps the work adequately resourced and accountable. Yet a movement’s values are reflected not only in its goals, but in how power is distributed within it. These concerns are not merely hypothetical. Public records show significant overlap between the leadership of climate-focused nonprofits and public advisory bodies. The city of Tucson’s Commission on Climate, Energy, and Sustainability includes members drawn from organizations; some individuals simultaneously serve as commissioners, lobbyists, nonprofit volunteers, organizers, and public representatives across several initiatives. This raises legitimate questions about how influence and opportunity are distributed, and whether access depends on merit and open participation, or on proximity to a small number of influential figures. Public institutions have an obligation that goes beyond achieving policy goals: they must maintain public confidence that decisions are made fairly and transparently. This is why the PCC discussion should be about creating strong systems, not individual power. The central question is how sustainability leadership should be structured. Should major initiatives depend heavily on a small number of influential individuals? Or should institutions deliberately distribute authority, create independent oversight, and keep leadership pathways open to a broader range of community members? Tucson would benefit from four modest reforms, none of them expensive: Conflict-of-interest disclosure. Public boards, commissions, and publicly funded institutions should require annual disclosures that address not only financial relationships but overlapping leadership positions across organizations. Transparent reporting pathways. Organizations receiving public support should publish clear guidelines for raising concerns about volunteer participation, mentorship opportunities and decision-making processes. Regular governance reviews. Public institutions should periodically assess whether authority has become concentrated within a small network and whether broader community participation is being actively encouraged. Institutional resilience. Sustainability programs should be able to survive leadership transitions without disruption. The strength of a system should never depend on any one person. Most of these measures can be implemented through existing staff and public records systems at low cost. The payoff is increased public confidence and stronger institutional legitimacy. These recommendations are not anti-sustainability. They are pro-sustainability in the truest sense. Strong environmental programs require strong governance systems. Transparency, accountability, and broad community participation are not distractions from the work; they are part of it. MJ Watz is a filmmaker, media producer, and graduate student in Entertainment Industry Management at California State University, Northridge.  The post Pima Community College deserves real accountability first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3960da1972385678344036 Florida man allegedly recorded girls in church bathroom with hidden camera, arrested on voyeurism charges te 2026-06-22T16:20:42.925Z Florida man allegedly recorded girls in church bathroom with hidden camera, arrested on voyeurism charges An "overseer" at a Fruitland Park, Florida, church was arrested on video voyeurism charges after images from the church's bathroom and another area were found on the suspect's work laptop, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Authorities arrested 59-year-old Charles Barton Lucas on Friday after the IT director at RoMac Building Supply contacted the Leesburg Police Department after finding a Google Drive folder full of inappropriate images of adolescent girls and adult women. A statement from RoMac confirmed that Lucas was no longer employed at the company following the incident. "The material was discovered by our team during a routine company process and was immediately reported to law enforcement. We have cooperated fully with the authorities from the outset and will continue to do so. Mr. Lucas is no longer employed by RoMac," the statement read in part. A spokesperson for the Lake County Sheriff's Office said in a statement that investigators found more videos of what appeared to be adolescent girls changing inside a church bathroom. Further investigation determined that the videos came from a hidden camera installed in one of the church's changing rooms and bathrooms. LOUDOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACCUSED OF FILMING STUDENTS IN BATHROOM UNDER INVESTIGATION The cameras were no longer present when the Lake County Sheriff's Office went back to inspect the bathroom. Lucas was arrested on Friday evening and taken to Lake County Jail, but was released on a $25,000 bond on Saturday afternoon, according to the sheriff's office. MMA FIGHTER HELPS NAB FLORIDA UNIVERSITY STUDENT LEADER IN SUSPECTED CHILD PREDATOR STING  An arrest affidavit from the sheriff's office said Lucas was listed as an "Overseer" at Fruitland Park's Heritage Community Church. The church released a statement saying that they were "praying for [Lucas] and his family" amid the investigation, but later issued a follow-up statement highlighting their concerns for those impacted. "Our primary concern is for any individuals or families who may have been impacted by these allegations. We recognize the seriousness of situations like this and the deep hurt, confusion, and pain they can cause," the church said in part of a statement to FOX35 Orlando. "Heritage Community Church does not condone conduct that harms others or is inconsistent with our biblical values. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement and any other appropriate authorities and will continue to do so throughout this process. While we await additional information, Heritage Community Church is committed to being open, honest, and transparent with our church family regarding information that we are able to share" the statement continued. The investigation remains ongoing and Fox News Digital has reached out to the Lake County Sheriff's Office for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a395c2b1972385678343f6d Ella Langley delivers powerful faith message to crowd during Morgan Wallen concert in Chicago te 2026-06-22T16:00:43.323Z Ella Langley delivers powerful faith message to crowd during Morgan Wallen concert in Chicago Ella Langley continues to push a pro-religion message to her fans. Langley has become the most famous woman in the country music world, and she isn't showing any signs of slowing down. Her music is impressive. The "Nicotine" singer has built a massive online following and she's not shy to share her deep Christian faith. ELLA LANGLEY HAS THE INTERNET BUZZING WITH HER BLACK OUTFIT AND PERFORMANCE AT CMA FEST IN NASHVILLE Langley was performing with Morgan Wallen in Chicago over the weekend, and shared a powerful message before playing her song "Speaking Terms," according to Whiskey Riff. COUNTRY STAR ELLA LANGLEY SAYS 'VERY SCARY' ALABAMA CHURCH HAUNTED HOUSE LED TO HER GETTING 'SAVED AGAIN' The incredibly talented singer said the following, in part, when speaking to the crowd: You can watch Langley's full comments below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. This certainly isn't the first time that Langley has gone viral for talking about her Christian faith. She made similar comments a couple of weeks ago when she stated the following: There's no doubt Langley's career will continue to explode, and she will continue to use her platform to share positive messages. Let me know what you think at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3959d31972385678343f0f Joy Reid vows she will no longer vote for Democrats who refuse to pledge ending ties with Israel te 2026-06-22T15:50:43.625Z Joy Reid vows she will no longer vote for Democrats who refuse to pledge ending ties with Israel Former MSNBC host Joy Reid said during an interview on Thursday that she wouldn't vote for a Democrat going forward that did not pledge to end the U.S. relationship with Israel. "The Democratic Party is as married to this Israel over everything. Israel, no matter what, Israel, no matter what they do, no matter how many people they kill, the Democrats were as married to that as the Republicans. And so it would take a really strong Democrat. It would take a Mamdani-style event to get a Democrat to say that they weren't getting down with that," she began during an interview on her podcast with author Ta-Nehisi Coates. Coates and Reid discussed former Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy, as Coates said a lot of Arab-Americans and Muslim-Americans voted for President Donald Trump in anger against the Biden-Harris administration in 2024. "But to me, I, going forward, cannot vote for a Democrat who does not pledge to end this relationship. This relationship needs to end. This is a nuclear armed expansionist power. They don't need our money, and they definitely won't get my vote," she added in the clip flagged by Mediaite. JOY REID WARNS THAT TRUMP COULD TRANSFORM US MEDIA TO ‘NORTH KOREA’-STYLE PROPAGANDA MACHINE Reid recently raged at the president at a "Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment" event, where she delivered a speech condemning "orange a--hole" Trump's impact on the media landscape, warning, "The threat is not coming, friends – it is here." "Don Lemon arrested, Georgia Fort arrested, Terry Moran fired from ABC, Scott Pelley fired from CBS by the clack [sic] of far-right ideologues who bought it and handed it over to a zealot named Bari Weiss who may soon — she earned those boos — she may soon also control CNN," Reid warned in her speech, as the crowd jeered the mention of Weiss. After listing numerous other incidents involving high-profile media figures and networks, she declared, "This is corporate media on its knees. A handful of billionaires consolidating local stations, newspapers, national networks, turning American journalism into what they hope will become a U.S. version of North Korea." Reid's MSNBC show was canceled as part of a programming shake-up at the network in February 2025, prior to the network's separation from NBC in November of last year. JANE FONDA WARNS AMERICA FACES 'EXISTENTIAL' CRISIS AS SHE URGES TURNOUT AT 'NO KINGS' PROTESTS MSNBC became MS NOW after Comcast announced it would spin off its cable networks into its own company called Versant, separating the liberal network from its sister broadcast network NBC, which will remain under the NBCUniversal umbrella. Reid said in an interview earlier this month that she could no longer root for the New York Giants after quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced President Donald Trump on stage. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "I was, you know, really kind of repulsed as a Giants fan — former now — because the reality is Donald Trump is not a normal president," Reid told podcast host Jack Cocchiarella. "Donald Trump is not an American president. Donald Trump is a wannabe king. And we’re in the 250th anniversary of our divorce from the king of England. And Donald Trump is trying to be a king." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3957b51972385678343eb7 Pro wrestler Vinny Pacifico joining MMA stars Paige VanZant and Mickey Gall in new film te 2026-06-22T15:41:41.711Z Pro wrestler Vinny Pacifico joining MMA stars Paige VanZant and Mickey Gall in new film The schedule of an independent professional wrestler is already jam packed with shows, travel, media interviews, training and everything else in between. Adding anything else onto their plates would be a near-impossible task to manage. Pro wrestling star Vinny Pacifico is taking the challenge head on. He will be in a new movie called "The Hours that Keep Us," which features a talented cast from the sports and entertainment industries. The Tommy Dwyer-directed film will feature MMA stars Paige VanZant and Mickey Gall as well as actors Zack Ward and Chelsea Bray. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Pacifico, who was in "Mr. Reset and the Society of Turnbuckle & Bone" and "The Forsaken Few," told Fox News Digital he was ecstatic about the cast for the movie. "That’s going to be absolutely phenomenal," Pacifico said. "The cast is insane. We got Paige VanZant. We got Mickey Gall, Zack Ward, Chelsea Brea and Tommy Dwyer – he’s the director and he’s going to be in it as well. … That film has the craziest cast you could imagine and it’s really exciting. That’s going to be a really fun movie. "It’s one of those things where it’s like you can sit back and you’re like, wow, what a phenomenal group of people from all different industries – wrestling, MMA, film and so many different places. We have so many people in this film. So many different fan bases. It’s a really beautiful thing." Pacifico said "The Hours that Keep Us" will be an anthology-type film with three different stories intertwining with each other. "They’re all dark stories and they each have a connection," he explained. "Bottom line, it’s going to be special, it’s going to be different." Meanwhile, Pacifico is still wrestling in between filming. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He talked to Fox News Digital about balancing doing everything while keeping his mental health in check. "It hasn’t been easy to be honest. I really have not had any time for myself or just to sit still because even in between, on the days that I’m not wrestling or doing a movie, it’s answering emails, booking more stuff and doing media. … Mental health, I’ll be honest, I haven’t had time to think much," he said. "Of course, being in entertainment, we always go through moments where we have anxiety where we get mad at ourselves. We want more, we want this. We’re always critiquing ourselves in wrestling and films, as an actor. We’re always looking at ourselves like ‘What could we do better?’ But I haven’t had much time to really sit and think about stuff. I kinda have just been go, go, go, which I’m grateful for. "But, it’s not easy because you do have to really, mindfully, take the time to step back and be like, all right, I need a few minutes to just be with my family, be with my friends or just focus on something that’s not work related for just a little. If it consumes you, it’s not always a good thing. For me, it’s like, OK, I did what I needed to do today. When ‘Mr. Reset’ came out, I had nine interviews in a row and then I went to the gym and then I had another interview and I said you know what? OK, I’m gonna do these interviews, I’m gonna go to the gym, I’m gonna everything, and then by 3 p.m., when I’m done with everything, I’m gonna put my phone down and just be with my family and be with my wife and just live. I feel you have to mindfully do those things." Still, Pacifico said he was "grateful" for every opportunity he receives in and out of the ring. "The Hours that Keep Us" is set to start filming next month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3957a21972385678343eae Cops could be forced into race-based guessing game after Supreme Court move, Thomas joins dissent te 2026-06-22T15:41:22.265Z Cops could be forced into race-based guessing game after Supreme Court move, Thomas joins dissent Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas on Monday dissented from the Supreme Court’s refusal to take up a case that they said forces police officers to create a separate set of rules for racial minorities. "It is dangerous to allow an individual to be treated differently based on statistics, studies, or expert testimony that purports to show that members of the racial or ethnic group to which he belongs are more likely to act in a certain way than are members of other groups," Alito wrote on behalf of himself and Thomas. "Here, the special treatment helped the individual; in other situations it will not." The case, U.S. v. Donte J. Carter, involved a Black man whose firearm and theft convictions were vacated after the D.C. Court of Appeals held that police seized him before they had reasonable suspicion. Officers later recovered a .40-caliber pistol from Carter’s pants and the government said the gun had been stolen from an FBI agent’s vehicle. According to the D.C. court, "black Americans like [Carter] are ‘especially distrustful of law enforcement’" and therefore "‘less likely’ than other people ‘to terminate a police encounter’ due to skepticism that any attempt to exercise their constitutional rights will be respected."  SUPREME COURT REJECTS BOSTON PARENTS' APPEAL CLAIMING RACIAL BIAS IN AN ADMISSIONS POLICY The D.C. court reasoned that Carter’s race was relevant to whether a reasonable person in his position would have felt free to end the police encounter. It ruled that the encounter effectively became a seizure, and that such an action was unlawful because police officers hadn’t established reasonable suspicion before subjecting him to it. Alito and Thomas argued that the D.C. ruling effectively forces law enforcement to treat people differently based on their race, something precedent established by the Supreme Court prohibits. "Under the test, officers will need to quickly assess a person’s race, and if officers and courts must craft special rules for black persons, what about dark-skinned Latinos, other Latinos, and members of other minority groups?" Alito continued. "We have said that our ’Constitution is color-blind.’ It ‘almost never’ allows government actors to treat persons differently based on their race." SUPREME COURT RULES ON KEY VOTING RIGHTS ACT RULE AS REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS WAGE REDISTRICTING WAR To support his claims, Alito cited Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Louisiana v. Callais and Shaw v. Reno.  "And we have rejected the proposition that the Constitution permits an individual to be treated differently based on a 'perception that members of the same racial group — regardless of their age, education, economic status, or the community in which they live — think alike,'" Alito wrote, citing Shaw v. Reno. This appears to be a direct challenge to the D.C. Court of Appeals, which lawyers representing the United States argued forced police officers to assume that all black people have the same attitudes toward police officers and would therefore feel uncomfortable exercising constitutional rights in their presence. TRUMP’S FIRING POWER FACES TWIN SUPREME COURT TESTS, BUT ONE AGENCY MAY GET SPECIAL TREATMENT Carter, the individual Alito noted was helped by the case, initially lied to officers by answering in the negative when approached and asked if he was carrying a weapon. The police then asked Carter to pull his pants up, at which point they noticed an L-shaped bulge which was later identified as a .40-caliber pistol that had been stolen from a federal agent’s vehicle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39578d1972385678343ea2 As Trump weighs troops at the polls, Senate Democrats move to require congressional approval te 2026-06-22T15:41:01.776Z As Trump weighs troops at the polls, Senate Democrats move to require congressional approval Voters fill out their ballots at a Sioux Falls polling place during the South Dakota primary election on June 2, 2026. (Photo by Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) U.S. Senate Democrats introduced legislation on Thursday to require Congress to sign off on any deployment of federal troops to the polls, as President Donald Trump and his administration refuse to rule out the idea. Fears of troops or other federal agents at voting sites have long loomed over the approaching midterm elections in November. Democrats and voting rights advocates have grown alarmed in recent months as Trump has publicly entertained the possibility. Other administration officials have mocked or sidestepped questions about possible deployments. The legislation, the Protect Our Polls Act, would require Congress to pass a resolution approving any deployment beforehand. Federal law prohibits troops and other armed federal personnel from polling places, but contains an exception to “repel armed enemies of the United States” — fueling speculation that Trump could invoke this exception to bypass the ban. “He is trying to nationalize the elections and he is telling us in his own words what he is trying to do,” Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat, said at a news conference at the Capitol. “On top of that, Trump’s nominees for his Cabinet positions have come up here and refused to rule out uniformed military or federal law enforcement being sent to the polls on Election Day.” White House justification The bill would require the White House, 48 hours before any deployment, to provide Congress with intelligence, legal justifications, deployment plans and evidence that state and local officials are unable to address the threat themselves.  It also prohibits military personnel from using federal funds to access election records, a provision designed to block troops from seizing ballots. Slotkin is offering the bill alongside Sens. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly of Arizona, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Alex Padilla of California, Jacky Rosen of Nevada and Raphael Warnock of Georgia. “One of the things I’m very proud of is that I served to protect the Constitution of the United States and our democracy,” said Gallego, a Marine veteran. “I swore that oath, and the last thing any Marine, sailor, Army, Coastie, Air Force, spacemen — whatever they call them nowadays — wants to do is to undermine that. We’re here to protect democracy, we’re not here to undermine democracy.” White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said in a statement that if Democrats “really cared about securing our elections,” the party would pass the SAVE America Act.  The legislation would require voters to provide documents, such as a birth certificate or passport, proving their citizenship. The measure has stalled in the Senate amid opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans. In May, Trump told reporters that he would “do anything necessary to make sure we have honest elections,” in response to questions about sending National Guard personnel or federal immigration agents to voting locations in November. Amendments blocked At a Senate hearing in April, Slotkin pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on sending troops to the polls. He called the questions “another gotcha hypothetical.” The Democratic legislation comes a week after Slotkin said Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee blocked two amendments to ban troops at the polls during work on the National Defense Authorization Act. The committee typically works on the defense spending bill behind closed doors. The Protect Our Polls Act has virtually no chance of passing the Republican-controlled Congress. Still, its introduction underscores the level of concern among Democrats as Trump’s efforts to influence the midterm elections come into focus. The Department of Justice has spent a year demanding states turn over unredacted copies of their voter rolls, including sensitive personal data on voters. DOJ officials have said in court that the department wants to share the data with the Department of Homeland Security, which operates a powerful computer program that can identify possible noncitizen voters.  The DOJ has sued 30 states and the District of Columbia for the data, but no judge has so far ruled in the administration’s favor. Investigations The Department of Justice is also engaged in several election-related investigations over past elections.  The FBI raided a Georgia elections warehouse in January and seized ballots from the 2020 election. Election officials have been subpoenaed in Minneapolis and the FBI last week searched the office of an Ohio voting rights group. And Trump signed an executive order that restricts voting by mail. It would require states to provide lists of voters to the U.S. Postal Service before using the mail to send ballots and directs Homeland Security to share lists of voting-age citizens with every state. The order remains in effect for now, despite a series of lawsuits challenging it. “There’s a common theme here,” Padilla said at a Democratic forum on election security on Tuesday. “All of these things are illegal and many unconstitutional.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3957641972385678343e86 Congressional Democrats Warn Pulte Against Mass Firings te 2026-06-22T15:40:20.821Z Congressional Democrats Warn Pulte Against Mass Firings Current and former officials say the acting director of national intelligence is planning to announce major cuts to his office as early as Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3955361972385678343e52 Chicago's deadly Juneteenth weekend leaves 7 dead as Trump shames Dem gov for inaction te 2026-06-22T15:31:02.944Z Chicago's deadly Juneteenth weekend leaves 7 dead as Trump shames Dem gov for inaction The city of Chicago was rocked by a spate of shootings over the weekend, including a drive-by mass shooting on Juneteenth, leaving seven dead and 38 injured in the Windy City. The shootings prompted President Donald Trump to call on Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker to take action by requesting federal assistance. The Associated Press reported that at least two dozen shooting incidents took place over the weekend, with victims who died ranging in age from 18 to 50. On Friday night, two unidentified individuals fired into a crowd in Princeton Park on Chicago’s South Side, resulting in 12 people — eight males and four females — being hospitalized, according to the AP. That same night, a 29-year-old man named Mario Price was killed in a drive-by shooting in which he was shot in the body and face, according to Fox 32 Chicago. A 70-year-old man who was standing nearby was also shot in the leg but survived. Shootings continued on Saturday and Sunday, resulting in additional deaths and injuries. Besides these, on Thursday, a 14-year-old boy was shot multiple times, resulting in his death, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The outlet reported that the Midwest Hawks youth football team, of which the boy was a member, mourned his passing, saying in a statement that "there are no words that can ease the pain of a loss like this." AG BLANCHE SLAMS PRITZKER FOR REFUSING HELP AS CHICAGO CRIME SURGES In response to the shootings, Trump shamed Pritzker for not taking action. "Lots of Killing going on in Chicago," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could make Chicago a safe City in ONE MONTH, in ONE YEAR, it would be one of the safest!!!" The president pointed to his crime crackdown in the nation’s capital, writing, "D.C. went from one of the worst to one of the safest cities in the U.S." Besides Washington, D.C., Trump has also deployed National Guard troops and federal authorities to Portland, Los Angeles and Memphis. After extensive legal challenges, Trump sent several hundred troops to the Chicago area late last year. However, the deployment remained tied up in court, and the troops were demobilized in January. TRUMP'S DC CRIME SUCCESS PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON CHICAGO'S DEADLY 'WAR ZONE' Pritzker, one of the country’s most prominent Democrats and a rumored 2028 presidential frontrunner, has repeatedly declined Trump’s offers to send the National Guard and federal authorities to crack down on crime in Chicago. In a news conference last year, Pritzker stated emphatically, "Mr. President, do not come to Chicago," adding, "You are neither wanted here nor needed here." Pritzker said, "If this were happening in any other country, we would have no trouble calling it what it is — a dangerous power grab." ILLINOIS DEMOCRAT LEADERS BLAST TRUMP PUSH TO SEND NATIONAL GUARD TO CHICAGO In October, Pritzker mocked the notion that Chicago was undergoing a surge in violence during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show. Dressed in a Kevlar vest and standing in downtown Chicago, the governor quipped, "This is JB Pritzker, reporting from war-torn Chicago. As you can see, there’s utter mayhem and chaos on the ground. It’s quite disturbing." "We’ve seen people being forced to eat hot dogs with ketchup on them, and our deep dish pizza, well, has gone shallow. So, it’s a challenge to survive here in the city of Chicago, but there’s no hellscape that I’d rather be in," said Pritzker. Fox News Digital reached out to Pritzker for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39550c1972385678343e26 WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India’s CRED founder Kunal Shah, and invests $900M in startup te 2026-06-22T15:30:20.455Z WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India’s CRED founder Kunal Shah, and invests $900M in startup WhatsApp gets a new boss, as Will Cathcart moves to a new role at Meta, while Shah steps down as CEO of Indian fintech giant CRED to replace Cathcart. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3952de1972385678343df8 Sports cartoons of the day te 2026-06-22T15:21:02.562Z Sports cartoons of the day Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3952cb1972385678343def Keith Kellogg tells Iranian dissidents the 'window is open' to force regime change in Tehran te 2026-06-22T15:20:43.114Z Keith Kellogg tells Iranian dissidents the 'window is open' to force regime change in Tehran As the Trump administration pushes forward with a new Iran deal, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg told a Paris gathering of the National Council of Resistance of Iran — an exiled Iranian opposition coalition aligned with the People’s Mujahedin Organization of Iran (MEK) — that Tehran’s rulers are weaker than they have been in decades and urged dissidents to seize what he described as a historic opening. "The window is open wider than at any moment in a generation, and windows do not stay open forever," Kellogg said at the two-day event. "The theocratic regime in Tehran will not leave voluntarily. You must force it. The hope is here. Now must come the action." Kellogg, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general and former U.S. special envoy for Ukraine, framed any disarmament agreement not as an endpoint, but as "the first step of something far larger," saying it should become the foundation for Iran’s future without the current regime. POMPEO SAYS IRANIAN REGIME HAS ARRIVED AT 'NATURAL TERMINUS': 'LET'S NOT WASTE THIS HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY' Maryam Rajavi, the NCRI’s president-elect, used her remarks at the conference to argue that neither war nor negotiations had solved the threat posed by Tehran’s rulers. "A peaceful, non-nuclear Iran is possible only through the overthrow of this regime by the Iranian people and their organized Resistance," Rajavi said, adding that any international agreement to end the war should include an end to executions of political prisoners and the killing of protesters. Kellogg also invoked the NCRI’s 2002 disclosure of Iran’s Natanz and Arak nuclear sites, saying the group should play a role in pushing for strict verification of any agreement. "When I say trust, but verify, understand that verification is not an abstraction to this Council. It is your legacy," he said. "You must be the conscience that ensures every barrel of uranium leaves, every centrifuge stops, and every promise on that page becomes a fact on the ground." The remarks came as NCRI organizers had expected tens of thousands of Iranian expatriates from North America and Europe to attend two days of events in Paris. French authorities banned a planned outdoor rally, citing security threats. A French court later upheld the ban, pointing to specific intelligence about alleged bomb threats and risks of violence involving rival Iranian opposition factions, including possible threats from Iranian regime-linked actors or monarchist groups. FRANCE CONDEMNS IRAN PROTEST CRACKDOWN, WEIGHS SATELLITE INTERNET AID AMID BLACKOUT The NCRI's main member organization is the MEK, which was previously listed as a terrorist organization by the U.S., U.K. and European Union before being delisted in 2012. The group is a major thorn in the side of the Tehran regime and has been the target of alleged Iranian plots in the U.S. and Europe, including a foiled 2018 bomb plot against the group's rally outside Paris. Despite the ban, demonstrators gathered at the site on Saturday. Police ordered the crowd to disperse and arrested around 20 people, a police source told AFP. Ali Safavi, a member of the NCRI’s Foreign Affairs Committee, told Fox News Digital that the French decision amounted to "an unjustifiable act of capitulation," arguing that Paris should have protected the rally rather than banning it, "Rather than yielding to intimidation, France should have defended the fundamental democratic right to peaceful assembly." Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also criticized the French ban, calling it a "tragic mistake" and saying Western capitals must allow Iranian opposition voices to be heard. IRAN GOES DARK AS REGIME UNLEASHES FORCE, CYBER TOOLS TO CRUSH PROTESTS "If the voices of freedom are to be heard in Iran, then we in the West must allow those voices of freedom to be heard in our capitals and around the world," Johnson said during his speech. Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba also addressed the event Saturday, linking Ukraine’s struggle against Russia to the Iranian opposition’s fight against Tehran. Kuleba said Ukrainians had wanted to join the rally and were "appalled" by the French ban, adding, "The people of Ukraine stand by those who defend democracy, freedom, liberty in their lands." He also pointed to Iran’s support for Russia’s war effort, saying that while Russian ballistic missiles were targeting Kyiv, drones using technology "provided to Russia by the current regime in Iran" were also striking Ukraine. "Like you, I know very well what it means to be attacked and killed and destroyed by the regime that currently holds its grip over the people of Iran," Kuleba said. The French government did not immediately respond to a Fox News Digital request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39509a1972385678343da5 Former Gambino associate turned New Jersey councilman accused of running loansharking ring while in office te 2026-06-22T15:11:22.962Z Former Gambino associate turned New Jersey councilman accused of running loansharking ring while in office A former associate of the Gambino crime family-turned New Jersey councilman was arrested on loansharking and extortion charges after allegedly running an illegal loansharking ring while in office. Councilman John Alite, 63, of Englishtown, was arrested on Friday and charged with multiple counts of theft by extortion, corporate misconduct, usury and terroristic threats, according to the New Jersey Attorney General's office. A second suspect, Stephen Locrotondo, 67, was arrested on usury and conspiracy charges. Officials say that Alite and Locrotondo worked together to give loans with extreme interest rates, while Alite would allegedly threaten "to commit violent acts" in order to collect payment from victims. Alite is also accused of using his company, Straightened-Out Entertainment, Inc., to "promote his criminal scheme." SAMMY 'THE BULL' REVEALS WHY HIS LOVE FOR JOHN GOTTI TURNED INTO PRISON HATE "These arrests are the result of rigorous investigative work and the strong cooperation between the Division of Criminal Justice and New Jersey State Police, who work tirelessly every day in the pursuit of justice," New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said in a statement. "Our office is dedicated to ensuring that all businesses conduct themselves fairly and lawfully. The conduct alleged in this case was anything but, and we will work to hold those who cheat and steal accountable." Alite was appointed to fill a vacant seat on Englishtown's town council in 2025, nearly 15 years after he was sentenced to 10 years in prison on racketeering charges. He was previously linked to the Gambino crime family and the ex-confidant of John Gotti Jr. MIKE ‘THE SITUATION’ SORRENTINO DISCUSSES ADDICTION RECOVERY, POTENTIAL RUN FOR OFFICE IN NEW JERSEY "Every American is entitled to due process, including John. I will not rush to judgment before the facts are known, and he is entitled to a presumption of innocence while the judicial process unfolds," Englishtown Mayor Daniel Francisco told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Based on currently available information, these allegations are not related to the operations within our Borough, and indeed will be resolved outside of it. In the meantime, our Borough remains focused on serving our residents, advancing downtown development, and delivering two great community events this summer." It is unknown whether Alite will stay in his seat during the investigation. Mayor Francisco said, "John is an elected official chosen by the voters last year. The decision to continue in the position rests solely on him. The Borough and the council have no legal authority over his seat." Fox News Digital reached out to Alite's lawyer, Thomas R. Calcagni, for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3950701972385678343d84 Tu guía para votar: Posturas de candidatos al Concejo Municipal de South Tucson en temas clave te 2026-06-22T15:10:40.470Z Tu guía para votar: Posturas de candidatos al Concejo Municipal de South Tucson en temas clave Read in English Los votantes de South Tucson pronto decidirán quiénes serán los próximos líderes de la ciudad en un momento clave para la toma de decisiones municipales. Ocho candidatos, incluidos tres funcionarios en funciones, compiten por tres puestos con mandatos de cuatro años. Los actuales miembros del concejo municipal que buscan la reelección son Cesar Aguirre, Brian Flagg y la alcaldesa Roxanna Valenzuela. Los otros candidatos son Diana Moreno-Sears, Christopher Dodson, Zeke Cook, Deborah Federico y el empresario local Eduardo Baca, de Baca Upholstery. La elección primaria se llevará a cabo el 21 de julio y la votación anticipada comenzará el 24 de junio. Los tres candidatos que obtengan la mayoría de los votos serán declarados electos. Las elecciones de South Tucson son no partidistas, lo que significa que la afiliación política de los candidatos no aparece en la boleta. No se celebran elecciones generales a menos que haya otras propuestas en la boleta, lo cual no ocurrirá este año. Los candidatos electos asumirán sus cargos alrededor de finales de noviembre, para alinearse con otras ciudades que sí celebran elecciones generales. Posteriormente, el concejo municipal nominará y elegirá a su nuevo alcalde el primer martes después de que los integrantes electos tomen posesión. Los residentes pueden votar por correo o depositar sus boletas en la Biblioteca Pública Sam Lena, ubicada en 1607 S. 6th Ave. ¿Qué está en juego? En febrero, el concejo municipal puso fin a su contrato con Flock Safety para el uso de lectores automáticos de placas vehiculares, citando preocupaciones relacionadas con la privacidad. El tema ha generado un debate más amplio dentro del concejo sobre las distintas visiones en torno a la seguridad pública, justo cuando South Tucson analiza cómo utilizar una donación de 1 millón de dólares de la Tribu Pascua Yaqui destinada a la seguridad pública. Otro asunto igualmente importante es la eliminación del impuesto a los alimentos, una de las dos fuentes principales de ingresos de la ciudad, en medio de un déficit presupuestario de 400,000 dólares. En abril, el concejo eliminó el impuesto de 1.5% sobre los alimentos, argumentando preocupaciones sobre la asequibilidad para los residentes de South Tucson, muchos de los cuales ya enfrentan dificultades económicas. El impuesto generaba 121,000 dólares en ingresos y fue eliminado pese a la recomendación del gerente de finanzas de la ciudad, quien sugirió asegurar primero la llegada de una tienda de comestibles a South Tucson antes de eliminarlo. South Tucson es un municipio de 1.2 millas cuadradas, rodeado por la Ciudad de Tucson, pero con su propio concejo municipal, administrador municipal, presupuesto, departamentos de policía y bomberos. Cuenta con un presupuesto anual de 35.5 millones de dólares, de los cuales 28 millones corresponden a fondos restringidos, es decir, recursos destinados a proyectos o departamentos específicos. Con una población de 4,550 habitantes, casi el 30% de los residentes vive por debajo del nivel de pobreza, más del doble de la tasa de Tucson, que es del 14%, según la Oficina del Censo de Estados Unidos. También es una comunidad diversa, donde las comunidades indígenas e inmigrantes hispanas representan casi una de cada cinco personas. La supervivencia ha sido parte de la historia de esta pequeña ciudad, algo que ha inculcado un profundo sentido de orgullo entre generaciones de habitantes de South Tucson. Los miembros del concejo que resulten electos deberán tomar decisiones que afectarán directamente a sus residentes, como la manera en que abordarán la seguridad pública y cómo garantizarán la sostenibilidad financiera de la ciudad. Dónde se posicionan los candidatos Para ayudar a los votantes a comprender qué piensan los candidatos y cuáles son sus propuestas, Arizona Luminaria les hizo dos preguntas sobre algunos de los asuntos más importantes que enfrenta la ciudad. Los candidatos tuvieron una semana para responder. Todas las respuestas fueron presentadas por escrito, excepto las de Brian Flagg, quien respondió por teléfono y cuyas respuestas fueron editadas ligeramente por razones de extensión, y Eduardo Baca, quien respondió en español durante una entrevista realizada en su negocio. Moreno-Sears y el actual concejal Aguirre no respondieron a las preguntas pese a múltiples intentos de contacto. Ninguno de los dos tiene un sitio web de campaña ni ha hecho comentarios públicos sobre sus posturas. Aguirre es voluntario en Casa Maria Soup Kitchen, una organización católica sin fines de lucro dirigida por Flagg, donde también colabora Valenzuela. Los tres realizaron una campaña conjunta en 2022 y, de acuerdo con las actas de las reuniones del concejo, votaron de la misma manera en todas las ordenanzas aprobadas durante los últimos ocho meses. ¿Qué significa para usted la seguridad pública y cuáles son algunas soluciones clave para fortalecerla en South Tucson? Zeke Cook — Para mí, la seguridad pública significa proporcionar a los residentes banquetas en buen estado, iluminación adecuada, cruces peatonales y semáforos. Significa no vivir con temor a sufrir una agresión o un robo. El método más eficaz para aumentar la seguridad pública es instalar cámaras lectoras de placas vehiculares. Las cámaras de Flock estuvieron operando apenas seis meses, pero contribuyeron a 14 arrestos y a resolver un caso de homicidio. A pesar de ese éxito, el actual concejo decidió retirarlas. A finales de mayo, ladrones robaron cableado de cobre de postes de alumbrado público, causando daños estimados en 39,000 dólares. Esto ocurrió en una zona que anteriormente estaba cubierta por las cámaras de Flock. Sin video, no hay pistas. Retener a los agentes de policía permite mantener las relaciones con la comunidad, lo que hace que todos estén más seguros. Sin embargo, nuestros oficiales reciben salarios significativamente más bajos que los de departamentos vecinos. Ofrecer una remuneración competitiva resolvería ese problema. Christopher Dodson — La seguridad pública es una de mis principales preocupaciones y una responsabilidad fundamental del gobierno local. Desde el primer día trabajaré para librar a nuestra comunidad del tráfico abierto de drogas, la prostitución y la trata de personas que afectan a South Sixth. El crimen en South Tucson es una elección. Brian Flagg — La seguridad pública significa tener una fuerte presencia policial y de bomberos, pero también se trata de medidas preventivas. En este concejo hemos podido hacer cosas como financiar el Centro Juvenil John Valenzuela, y eso también está relacionado con la seguridad pública porque los jóvenes están en el centro juvenil en lugar de meterse en problemas, así que está conectado con la seguridad pública. La seguridad pública significa que nuestros policías practiquen la vigilancia comunitaria, y estamos tratando de impulsar la idea de que salgan de sus patrullas, salgan de la estación y hablen con la gente, exigiendo responsabilidad. Tuvimos un proyecto en el que limpiamos South Tucson junto con Barrio Restoration. Parte de eso consiste en hablar con las personas y decirles: “No consuman fentanilo ni permanezcan aquí en las calles. Si lo hacen, tendrán que irse de la ciudad”. Se trata de exigir responsabilidad a quienes comen aquí, utilizan servicios aquí o incluso viven aquí. Sean miembros responsables de la comunidad o sigan su camino. Deborah Federico — South Tucson suele ser retratada como una ciudad plagada de crimen. Quienes viven aquí saben que eso no es cierto. Merecemos seguridad como cualquier otra comunidad, y eso comienza con un departamento que tenga financiamiento, personal y equipo suficientes para hacer su trabajo. Pero no podemos resolver el problema del fentanilo y la falta de vivienda únicamente mediante arrestos. La verdadera seguridad significa llegar a las personas antes de que enfrenten una crisis, utilizando todas las herramientas que tenemos, no solo una patrulla, y sin dejar pasar subvenciones y alianzas por las que otras ciudades compiten. También significa rendición de cuentas. El dinero entregado a esta ciudad para seguridad pública debe destinarse a la seguridad pública. Utilicen la donación de 1 millón de dólares de la Tribu Pascua Yaqui para la policía, tal como recomendó el propio comité de la ciudad, en lugar de dejarlo sin usar. Y restablezcan las cámaras de Flock que, según el jefe Denogean, contribuyeron a 14 arrestos y a la recuperación de ocho vehículos en seis meses, manteniendo nuestros datos bajo control local. Escuchen a los residentes y luego construyan lo que merecen. Eduardo Baca — Para que las cosas funcionen bien en South Tucson, necesitamos una buena policía. Necesitamos personas que ayuden a reducir el crimen, el desorden y la falta de vivienda; hay muchas personas sin hogar en las calles y con frecuencia hacen cosas que no deberían hacer. Primero hablaría con la comunidad y después con el Concejo Municipal para ver si podemos hacer algo para limpiar la ciudad y poner fin a todo este caos. Roxanna Valenzuela — La seguridad pública significa garantizar que nuestros servicios de emergencia estén plenamente equipados y que nuestros agentes tengan la capacitación necesaria para servir con dignidad. Hemos invertido millones en nuestro departamento de seguridad pública y hemos logrado algunos de los tiempos de respuesta más rápidos de la región, además de alcanzar el objetivo de contar con 15 agentes plenamente asignados. Para fortalecer estos avances, debemos mantener esos tiempos de respuesta mientras invertimos activamente en programas de prevención del delito juvenil para romper ciclos generacionales. La verdadera seguridad es preventiva, no sólo reactiva. Al apoyar a nuestros socorristas y, al mismo tiempo, brindar oportunidades a nuestros jóvenes, creamos un entorno seguro donde las familias pueden prosperar y los negocios locales pueden invertir con confianza. En medio de un déficit presupuestario de 400,000 dólares y de la reciente eliminación del impuesto a los alimentos, ¿qué hará para garantizar que South Tucson sea financieramente sostenible? Zeke Cook — A principios de julio, el déficit proyectado era de aproximadamente 400,000 dólares. Probablemente esa cifra es optimista porque incluye un pago de 220,000 dólares del condado de Pima, aunque el abogado de la ciudad, Jon Paladini, le ha dicho al concejo que el condado no ha encontrado una manera legal de realizar dicho pago. El presupuesto tampoco incluye el aumento esperado en los costos del seguro médico para los empleados. En esencia, la ciudad necesita aumentar sus ingresos fiscales en aproximadamente 2 millones de dólares al año para elevar los salarios del personal a niveles competitivos y equilibrar el presupuesto. Si todo ese incremento proviniera del impuesto sobre privilegios de transacción, eso implicaría que necesitamos aumentar las ventas minoristas en 40 millones de dólares. La zona deteriorada de nuestro lado sur, a lo largo de la I-10, está lista para una reurbanización responsable. Necesitamos los ingresos fiscales provenientes de nuevas inversiones para pagar los servicios de la ciudad. Si fracasamos, habrá menos policías y una menor calidad de vida. Christopher Dodson — South Tucson está al borde de la bancarrota. El actual concejo engañó a nuestros ciudadanos con un departamento de bomberos subcontratado y una de las tasas de impuesto sobre ventas más altas de Arizona. La eliminación del impuesto a los alimentos llegó demasiado tarde y es insuficiente. Estamos tan lejos de la sostenibilidad que considero que una meta más apropiada sería la supervivencia. Debemos empezar a administrar nuestro gobierno como un negocio y no como una organización sin fines de lucro. Brian Flagg — No creo que sea el fin del mundo si el presupuesto no está completamente equilibrado. Ya no existe el impuesto a los alimentos y eso es algo positivo porque la gente pagará menos en el supermercado. Eliminar ese impuesto es una declaración que dice que hablamos en serio cuando decimos que queremos desarrollo económico; es como decir que estamos abiertos a los negocios. Tendremos que adaptarnos mientras todavía no contamos con empresas que reemplacen a Food City. Estamos intentando lograrlo y estamos dispuestos a sacar dinero de nuestro presupuesto para impulsar el desarrollo económico y atraer negocios, especialmente una tienda de comestibles. Y si uno espera hasta tener a alguien comprometido para instalarse aquí, creo que eso nunca ocurrirá. Deborah Federico — South Tucson tiene un déficit de 400,000 dólares y seguimos tomando decisiones sin un plan. Eliminamos el impuesto a los alimentos y renunciamos a aproximadamente 173,000 dólares al año mientras enfrentamos ese déficit. Recurrir al impuesto sobre ventas, que ya es del 11%, tampoco es una mejor solución. La respuesta no está en una sola votación. Está en la disciplina. Somos el puente entre el centro de la ciudad y el lado sur, con algunos de los mejores restaurantes de comida mexicana en nuestras calles. Deberíamos ser un destino, no un lugar de paso. Durante años nos han dicho que temamos a la gentrificación mientras los locales comerciales sobre South 6th y 4th permanecen vacíos. El miedo no llena un local comercial. Debemos hacer que abrir un negocio aquí sea rápido y económico, atraer una tienda de comestibles y buscar todas las fuentes externas de financiamiento posibles: subvenciones federales, alianzas con tribus y un censo completo. También necesitamos algo de lo que hemos carecido, un Plan Integral actualizado y una contabilidad transparente de cada dólar. Esa es la disciplina con la que Zeke Cook y yo estamos haciendo campaña. Eduardo Baca — Antes que nada, intentaría lograr que el Concejo Municipal alcance acuerdos para reducir los precios. Lucharía para bajar el costo de la gasolina, las rentas y todo aquello con lo que actualmente la gente está batallando. Roxanna Valenzuela — Abordar un déficit de 400,000 dólares requiere hacer que el gobierno municipal sea más eficiente e impulsar el desarrollo económico local. Estamos simplificando activamente las operaciones municipales y reduciendo costos operativos innecesarios para proteger los servicios esenciales. Eliminar el impuesto a los alimentos fue una medida necesaria para aliviar la carga de las familias que enfrentan dificultades económicas, reducir el costo de vida e intentar atraer otra tienda de comestibles a la ciudad. Para construir una sostenibilidad financiera a largo plazo, debemos fomentar agresivamente un entorno favorable para los negocios locales que genere nuevos ingresos. Al reducir gastos innecesarios y priorizar un crecimiento económico estratégico, podemos cerrar la brecha presupuestaria, apoyar a nuestros residentes y construir una economía resiliente. Créditos Traducción: Beatriz Limón  Mantén informada a Arizona El equipo de Arizona Luminaria está trabajando incansablemente para ofrecerte reportajes en profundidad sobre las elecciones de Arizona 2026. Ayúdanos a continuar con esta labor tan importante donando hoy a nuestra sala de redacción sin fines de lucro. The post Tu guía para votar: Posturas de candidatos al Concejo Municipal de South Tucson en temas clave appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39505d1972385678343d7b Your voter guide: Where South Tucson City Council candidates stand on key issues te 2026-06-22T15:10:21.016Z Your voter guide: Where South Tucson City Council candidates stand on key issues Leer en español Voters in South Tucson will soon decide the next wave of leaders at a pivotal moment in the city’s decision-making process. Eight candidates — including three incumbents — are running for three seats with four-year terms.  Current city council members running for reelection are Cesar Aguirre, Brian Flagg and Mayor Roxanna Valenzuela.  The other candidates running are Diana Moreno-Sears, Christopher Dodson, Zeke Cook, Deborah Federico and local business owner Eduardo Baca from Baca Upholstery. The primary election is July 21 with early voting beginning June 24. The three candidates who receive the majority vote are declared to be elected into office. South Tucson elections are nonpartisan, meaning there is no representation of a candidate’s political party on the ballot. General elections are not held unless there are other propositions on the ballot, which there aren’t this year. Candidates are sworn in around the end of November, to align with other cities who do hold general elections. The city council then nominates and votes in their new mayor on the first Tuesday following their swearing in.  Residents can vote by mail or drop off their ballots at the Sam Lena Public Library at 1607 S. Sixth Ave.  What’s at stake?  In February, the city council ended its license plate reader contract with Flock Safety, citing concerns over privacy. The issue has brought forth a broader discussion in the council about their differing views on public safety, and comes just as South Tucson is figuring out what to do with a $1 million gift from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe for public safety.  Another equally important matter is the slashing of the grocery tax — one of two of the city’s revenue sources — amid a $400,000 budget deficit. In April, the council cut the 1.5% grocery tax, citing concerns over affordability for South Tucson residents, many of whom are already under economic stress. The tax brought in $121,000 in revenue and was eliminated against the recommendation of their finance manager, who suggested securing a grocery retailer who would move into South Tucson before cutting the tax. South Tucson is a 1.2 square mile municipality surrounded by the City of Tucson with its own city council, city manager, budget, police and fire departments.  It has a yearly budget of $35.5 million, with $28 million of that being restricted funds, or set funds designated to a specific project or department. With a population of 4,550 people, nearly 30% of residents live below the poverty line, more than double the rate in Tucson which is 14%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It’s also diverse, with Indigenous and Hispanic immigrant communities making up nearly one in five people. Survival has been a part of this small city’s history, something that has instilled a deep sense of pride into the many generations of South Tucsonans. The elected council members will have to make decisions that will directly impact their constituents, such as how they want to address public safety and how they will ensure the financial sustainability of the city. Where the candidates stand To give voters an insight into what the candidates think and plan to do, Arizona Luminaria asked each candidate two questions about some of the city’s most pressing issues. Candidates were given one week to respond. All responses were submitted in written format except for Flagg, who answered the questions over the phone, with light editing for length; and Baca, who responded in Spanish, in-person at his place of business.  Moreno-Sears and incumbent Aguirre did not respond to questions despite multiple attempts to contact them. Neither have campaign websites nor have made any public comments regarding their positions. Aguirre volunteers with Casa Maria Soup Kitchen, a Catholic worker nonprofit  headed by Flagg, where Valenzuela also volunteers. The three ran a joint campaign in 2022 and for every ordinance passed within the past eight months, they voted the same way, according to meeting minutes. What does public safety mean to you and what are some key solutions you have for strengthening public safety in South Tucson? Zeke Cook — Public safety for me means providing citizens with sidewalks in good repair, adequate lighting, crosswalks and traffic lights. It means not being in fear of assault or burglary. The most effective method to increase public safety is installing license plate reading cameras. The Flock cameras were up for only six months, but led to 14 arrests and one solved murder. Despite this success, the current council took the cameras down. At the end of May, thieves took copper wires from street lamps, causing an estimated $39,000 in damage. This was in an area that was previously covered by Flock. No video, no leads. Retaining police officers allows community relationships to be maintained, making everyone safer. But our police officers are paid significantly less than neighboring departments. Offering competitive pay will solve this issue. Christopher Dodson — Public Safety is at the forefront of my concerns and a foundational responsibility of local government. I will make it a day one effort to rid our community of the open air drug, prostitution, and human trafficking that plagues South Sixth. Crime in South Tucson is a choice.  Brian Flagg — Public safety is having a strong police and fire presence (but it) is also about preventative measures. On this council, we’ve been able to do things like fund the John Valenzuela Youth Center and that’s also related to public safety because kids are at the youth center instead of getting in trouble, so it’s connected to public safety. Public safety means our cops doing community policing, and we’re trying to further the whole idea of being out of your cars, out of the station, talking with the people, demanding accountability. We had a project where we (cleaned up) South Tucson along with Barrio Restoration. A part of that is talking to people and saying, “don’t do fentanyl and lay out here in the streets. If you do, you’re going to have to leave town.” So it’s demanding accountability from people who eat here, use services here or even live here. Be a responsible community person or get down the road. Deborah Federico — South Tucson gets painted as crime-ridden. The people who live here know better. We deserve safety like anywhere else, and that starts with a department that is funded, staffed, and equipped to do the job. But we can’t only arrest our way out of fentanyl and homelessness. Real safety means reaching people before the crisis, using every tool we have, not just a patrol car, and not leaving grants and partnerships on the table that other cities fight for. It also means accountability. Money given to this city for public safety should go to public safety. Put the Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s $1 million gift toward the police, as the city’s own committee recommended, instead of letting it sit. And restore the Flock cameras Chief Denogean credited with 14 arrests and 8 recovered vehicles in six months, with our data kept local. Listen to residents, then build what they deserve. Eduardo Baca — To ensure things go well in South Tucson, we need good policing. We need people to help cut down on crime, disorder, and the homelessness — there are so many homeless people around, and they’re often doing things they shouldn’t be. First, I would speak with the community, and then with the City Council, to see if we could do something to clean things up and put a stop to all the chaos. Roxanna Valenzuela — Public safety means ensuring our emergency services are fully equipped, and our officers have the necessary training to serve with dignity. We have invested millions in our public safety department and built some of the fastest response times in the region and reached a milestone of 15 fully staffed officers. To strengthen this, we must maintain these response times while actively investing in youth crime prevention programs to break generational cycles. True safety is proactive, not just reactive. By supporting our first responders and simultaneously uplifting our youth, we create a secure environment where families can thrive, and local businesses can invest with confidence. Amid a $400,000 budget deficit and the recent cutting of the grocery tax, what are some things you will do to ensure South Tucson is financially sustainable? Zeke Cook — As of early July, the projected deficit is about $400,000. This is probably optimistic because it includes a $220K payment from Pima County, even though city attorney Jon Paladini has told the council that the County can’t figure out a legal way to make said payment. The budget also fails to include the expected rise in employee health insurance costs. Essentially, the city needs an increase of about two million dollars a year in tax revenue to bring staff salaries up to par, and balance the budget. If it all comes from the transaction privilege tax, that implies that we need a forty million dollar increase in retail sales. The blighted area, on our South side, along I-10 is ripe for responsible redevelopment. We need the tax revenue from new investments to pay for our city’s services. If we fail, there will be fewer police and lower quality of life. Christopher Dodson — South Tucson is on the verge of bankruptcy. Our current council bamboozled our citizens into an outsourced fire department and one of the highest sales tax rates in Arizona. The grocery tax is a day late and dollar short. We are so far from sustainability I feel a more appropriate goal would be survival. We must start treating our government as a business rather than a nonprofit.  Brian Flagg — I don’t think it’s the end of the world if the budget isn’t totally balanced. There’s no grocery tax now and that’s a good thing because people will pay less at the grocery store. Not having a grocery tax is a statement that says we’re serious about economic development, it’s like saying we’re open for business. We’ll just have to make it to the extent that we don’t have those businesses here right now, at this moment to replace Food City. We’re trying to do it, and we’re willing to do something like take some money out of our budget and do some economic development, to try to get businesses in here, especially a grocery store. And if you just wait till you have somebody lined up. It’s like, I don’t think that’ll ever happen.  Deborah Federico — South Tucson has a $400,000 hole, and we keep making decisions without a plan. We cut the grocery tax and gave up about $173,000 a year while staring at that deficit. Reaching for the sales tax, already 11%, is no better. The fix is not one vote. It is discipline. We are the bridge between downtown and the south side, with some of the best Mexican food anywhere on our streets. We should be a destination, not a speed bump. For years we have been told to fear gentrification while storefronts on South 6th and 4th sit empty. Dread does not fill a storefront. Make it quick and cheap to open here, recruit a grocer, and chase every outside dollar: federal grants, tribal partnerships, a full census. We also need what we’ve gone without: an updated Comprehensive Plan, and honest accounting of every dollar. That is the discipline Zeke Cook and I are running on. Eduardo Baca — First of all, I would try to get the city council to have an agreement that would lower prices. I would fight to lower fuel prices, rent and for everything that right now people are struggling with.  Roxanna Valenzuela — Addressing a $400,000 deficit requires making city government leaner and driving local economic development. We are actively streamlining municipal operations and cutting unnecessary operational costs to protect vital services. Eliminating the grocery tax was a necessary step to alleviate burdens on struggling families and lower the cost of living and an attempt to bring in another grocery store. To build long-term financial sustainability, we must aggressively foster a thriving local business environment that generates new revenue. By cutting waste and prioritizing targeted economic growth, we can bridge the budget gap, support our residents, and build a resilient economy. Keep Arizona Informed Arizona Luminaria’s staff is working tirelessly to bring you in-depth reporting on Arizona’s 2026 elections. Help us continue this important work by donating to our nonprofit newsroom today. The post Your voter guide: Where South Tucson City Council candidates stand on key issues appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a394e2f1972385678343ae3 Oliver Tree's loved ones reveal his final wish as singer's body returns to California after helicopter crash te 2026-06-22T15:01:03.008Z Oliver Tree's loved ones reveal his final wish as singer's body returns to California after helicopter crash Oliver Tree's loved ones are honoring his wishes by establishing a foundation in his name following his tragic passing. On Sunday, just one week after the 32-year-old singer died in a helicopter accident in Brazil, Tree's representatives shared an update on his official Instagram account. "Rest in peace Oliver Tree Nickell," the Instagram post began. "Your legacy will live on forever." "Oliver is now back in California where he can finally rest," the message continued. "His legacy will live on through his foundation/endowment named 'Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant For Baby Geniuses' coming soon. This is something that Oliver had put together before his passing, written in his will. We will make sure his wish comes to fruition so that more joy, love and art can be spread into the world. That was his final wish." ERIC DANE'S FRIENDS LAUNCH $250K GOFUNDME FOR DAUGHTERS AFTER 'GREY'S ANATOMY' STAR LOSES ALS BATTLE "Thank you to everyone who has reached out, shown love, support and has done incredible tributes for Oliver," the post continued. "The constant love, support and positivity is helping the family, friends and collaborators make it through these extremely difficult times." "Love you all so much, Oliver would be so proud of every one of his supporters, friends and family," the message concluded. "Peace be with Oliver … The California native was among six people killed when two helicopters collided in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 14, according to The Associated Press. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Rio de Janeiro’s Military Fire Department said that one of the helicopters crashed into a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire that was extinguished, the AP reported. Tree recently performed in São Paulo, Brazil, on June 6 as part of his world tour in support of his latest album, "Love You Madly, Hate You Badly." JIMMY BUFFETT'S $275M ESTATE BECOMES CENTER OF HEATED INHERITANCE DISPUTE Other victims identified in the crash include passengers Lucas Vignale, Gaspar Prim and Lucas Brito Chaves, and pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac, according to CNN Brazil. Tree made eerie comments about his will just weeks before his death. During an appearance on the "Zach Sang Show" in April, the 32-year-old singer opened up about what he wanted to happen to his wealth after his passing. GARY SINISE FINDS HEALING IN HIS LATE SON’S MUSIC, SAYS HE LEFT A ‘TREASURE CHEST’ OF SIGNS BEHIND "I don’t believe that any of the wealth, or the things that get made from it, is mine," the singer said. "So when I die, my will is set up that when I pass, my family, no one’s going to get a penny." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I’ll get my kids through college. That’s the agreement," he continued. "But there’s not going to be a silver spoon." Tree, who set up his foundation before his death, said he wants his money to "go back to artists." "You’re not allowed to buy equipment with the money. You’re not allowed to go get education and schooling with the money," he said. "You have to physically hire people to physically produce stuff — and you’re allowed to rent equipment to make things. "I have basically a committee that I’ve set up when I pass — and I plan to do it while I’m alive — where basically everyone will vote on who the money goes to each year." "But there’s room for other money, because when I die, my art will have residual value and will probably be worth more than it is now," he added. "People will finally appreciate my stupid f---ing videos and my stupid f---ing songs. That’s when people appreciate you, when you’re not there anymore." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a394e1b1972385678343ada Dusty May leaving Michigan for Dallas Mavericks after leading Wolverines to national championship te 2026-06-22T15:00:43.553Z Dusty May leaving Michigan for Dallas Mavericks after leading Wolverines to national championship Michigan head coach Dusty May is leaving the college ranks and heading to the NBA. OutKick has confirmed that May is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, ending a highly successful two-year run in Ann Arbor and creating one of the biggest coaching shakeups of the offseason. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The move comes just months after May guided Michigan to the 2026 national championship, cementing his status as one of the hottest coaching names in basketball. The 49-year-old compiled a 64-13 record with the Wolverines. MICHIGAN MEN'S BASKETBALL ANNOUNCES 2026-27 BIG TEN OPPONENTS May will take over a Mavericks franchise looking to rebound after a disappointing 26-56 season that led to the dismissal of former head coach Jason Kidd. He inherits a roster built around reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, who averaged 21.0 points per game last season and is viewed as the cornerstone of Dallas' future. May's rise through the coaching profession has been one of the sport's most notable success stories. After leading Florida Atlantic to a surprise Final Four appearance in 2023, he accepted the Michigan job in 2024 and quickly turned the Wolverines back into a national powerhouse. Over his final four seasons as a college head coach, May posted a remarkable 124-26 record. His departure leaves Michigan facing an unexpected coaching search during the summer. The Wolverines return a talented roster that includes Final Four Most Outstanding Player Elliot Cadeau, rising sophomore Trey McKenney and several high-profile transfers. Under NCAA rules, though, players will have an opportunity to reevaluate their futures once a new head coach is hired. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39496b1972385678343a35 Supreme Court reinstates conviction in 1979 Etan Patz murder te 2026-06-22T14:40:43.056Z Supreme Court reinstates conviction in 1979 Etan Patz murder The U.S. Supreme Court reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of New York City 6-year-old Etan Patz. It was a 6-3 decision. This is a breaking news story and will be updated Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39471319723856783439e2 AG Blanche says World Cup shooting suspect may be dead, as police remain vigilant te 2026-06-22T14:30:43.413Z AG Blanche says World Cup shooting suspect may be dead, as police remain vigilant Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche says the suspect responsible for opening fire near the FIFA World Cup over the weekend in Kansas City, Missouri, may be dead. However, police have yet to confirm the suspect is, in fact, deceased. In an interview with Fox & Friends host Lawrence Jones, Blanche said he believes 22-year-old Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, who is allegedly tied to a string of highway shootings near Arrowhead Stadium, is deceased. "We think we got him tracked to a house in Missouri. We're still looking into whether he's there and what condition he's in," Blanche said. FOLLOW US ON X Over the weekend, the FBI Kansas City field office announced a $25,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of Sanchez-Munoz, who is considered "armed and dangerous." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL A multi-agency search started last week when investigators say the suspect opened fire on multiple vehicles while driving on I-70 in the city; one person was killed and a few others were injured in those shootings. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "He's out there allegedly just shooting multiple different places and you have somebody dead — and so hopefully, we got him," Blanche said. When asked about the possibility of the suspect being deceased, a spokesperson for the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department said to Fox News, "I just spoke with our investigators and they have not received any information that the suspect was located deceased." Attorney General Blanche says more information is expected to be released on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3944e21972385678343993 New York golf fans deserve to be called out, Sam Burns has a good cry, Wyndham Clark's best shot at Shinnecock te 2026-06-22T14:21:22.355Z New York golf fans deserve to be called out, Sam Burns has a good cry, Wyndham Clark's best shot at Shinnecock Wyndham Clark is a two-time U.S. Open champion, and he not only had to conquer the extremely difficult test that is Shinnecock Hills to accomplish that feat, but also had to combat the most hostile and over-the-top fan environments perhaps ever seen at a major championship. The galleries at Shinnecock did not help the growing sentiment that New York fans may be the worst in sports, and they deserve to be called out. As for the actual round of golf that Clark put together to find the winner's circle, it was far from a perfect final round as he signed for a 3-over 73 to win by one, but two shots in particular will stand out for quite some time. One of the two should get the nod over the other in terms of both ridiculousness and where he grabbed a hold of the tournament. While Clark was celebrating his second U.S. Open title in three years, the man he beat by a shot, Sam Burns, was shedding tears inside the media center at Shinnecock. The tears weren't solely a result of coming up short at another major, but more so about the message his dad shared with him after Burns' Sunday surge up the leader board came up just short. This is Par Talk, a weekly read to get you caught up on all the happenings that took place in professional golf that you need to know. You can follow Mark on X @itismarkharris and email him at mark.harris@outkick.com. The fan behavior towards Wyndham Clark during Sunday's final round at Shinnecock was ludicrous, but also so on-the-nose typical of what we've grown to expect from fans attending an event on Long Island, New York. Earlier this month, you had New York Knicks fans get violent in the streets during the NBA Finals. Turn the clock back to September, and Ryder Cup fans at Bethpage Black, also located on Long Island, embarrassed themselves for three consecutive days. Things are expected to get a bit out of hand when we're discussing a team's first title in over 50 years and at the Ryder Cup, held on U.S. soil, when it's America against Europe. What we saw and heard from fans while Wyndham Clark was trying to win his national open on one of the finest courses in his home country on Sunday was beyond the pale. It's entirely fine if Clark isn't your cup of tea, and he has made mistakes in the recent past, but it's hard to fathom the punishment he received for five straight hours on Sunday fit his "crimes." Clark threw his driver through an advertisement sign during the final round of the 2025 PGA Championship, breaking his club in the process. A month later, he took apart two lockers inside the Oakmont clubhouse in a fit of rage after missing the cut in the 2025 U.S. Open. Both of those things were unacceptable, and he's taken on his earned criticism, but people make mistakes, and emotions get the best of players in this ridiculous game. WYNDHAM CLARK DOESN'T HAVE TO BE LOVED, BUT HE DOES HAVE TO BE RESPECTED AFTER US OPEN TRIUMPH AT SHINNECOCK Combining Clark's past mistakes, his personality that can rub some people the wrong way, plus the fact that he was playing alongside Scottie Scheffler chasing the career grand slam, and you have a recipe for hostility. That doesn't mean every ounce of class and decency should be tossed aside, as we saw from fans on Sunday. Countless shouts for his ball to find a bunker the moment he made contact with it, cheers when an approach shot rolled off the putting surface, and minor roars after each of his five bogeys during the final round. Things got so bad before Clark had even made the turn that you couldn't help but feel sympathy for the guy. WYNDHAM CLARK SURVIVES HOSTILE CROWD AND SAM BURNS CHARGE TO WIN SECOND US OPEN AT SHINNECOCK HILLS One of the beauties of sports is that fans are forced to pick a side, but there is a stark difference in cheering for your side and aggressively cheering against the opposition with zero form of decency. New York sports fans will cling to the typical "everything is tougher in New York," but that excuse is beyond tired at this point. When looking back on Clark's final round on Sunday, two specific shots stand out: the wedge shot he hit into the Par 4 10th hole and his layup on the par-5 16th hole out of a horrifying lie in the fescue. Here's a look at Clark's flip wedge into the 10th green while leading by one at the time: And here is what he somehow maneuvered out of the nasty stuff on the 16th, still holding onto the one-shot advantage: Most will circle the iron shot on 16 as the most impressive shot that Clark hit on Sunday, given the lie, the fact it came late in the round, and the potential nightmare that loomed if he didn't make perfect contact. It's undoubtedly a shot he and the golf world will remember for quite some time, but the wedge on 10 was otherworldly. Clark pushed driver off the tee, which is a move nobody else pulled on Sunday, and was met with a shot you either execute perfectly or you walk off the green with a bogey, at best. A wedge that isn't clipped to perfection ends up rolling right back to your feet, and Clark immediately goes from leader to chaser. How he produced the amount of spin on the shot from just 61 yards away defied reality. Knocking it to four feet and making the slippery birdie putt was the moment he grabbed the momentum of the golf tournament back. Wyndham Clark's dad surprising him on the 18th green as he became a two-time major champion on Sunday reflected what you could call the 'easier' side of being a father. An awesome moment, for sure, but Sam Burns' old man, Todd, took on the much tougher, albeit far more common role as a golf dad of having to say the right thing as his son lost. Burns' father was standing beside him as he was hitting a few shots on the range, hoping Clark would stumble on the 18th and the two would go to battle in a playoff. When Clark nestled his lengthy birdie putt just a few inches from the hole, he stopped hitting balls and walked over to his family. His dad was the first one there to greet him. He put his arm on Sam's shoulder and delivered the simple yet profound message that he was really proud of him. Kyle Porter of Normal Sport asked Sam about the quick interaction with his father in such a huge moment, and the player you wouldn't expect to let out emotion in that sort of setting couldn't help himself. Sam was rightfully devastated that his charge up the leader board ended up being one shot short of catching Clark. Becoming a major champion was right there. It will sting for quite some time, but not nearly as long as it would if he didn't have the support system he does and a dad who tells him how proud he is in what feels like a life-altering moment. It wasn't the perfect Father's Day for Sam Burns, a soon-to-be father of two himself, and his dad, but it could be the most impactful one they have ever experienced. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3944b81972385678343974 Supreme Court Restores Conviction in 1979 Murder of Etan Patz te 2026-06-22T14:20:40.372Z Supreme Court Restores Conviction in 1979 Murder of Etan Patz Pedro Hernandez was convicted in 2017 of kidnapping and murdering the 6-year-old boy, but an appeals court in July had said Mr. Hernandez was entitled to a new trial. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3944a41972385678343951 Instagram looks to take on streaming services with longer-form, episodic and live formats for its TV app te 2026-06-22T14:20:20.410Z Instagram looks to take on streaming services with longer-form, episodic and live formats for its TV app Instagram is coming for streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video as it sets its ambitions for living room viewing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39428a197238567834392c ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR.: The future of medicine should be built in America te 2026-06-22T14:11:22.804Z ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR.: The future of medicine should be built in America America should continue to lead the world in clinical research and medical innovation. Instead, we are losing ground. A recent study found that China now conducts more early-stage clinical trials than the United States. In 2025, Chinese companies accounted for nearly half of global pharmaceutical licensing deal activity. Those trends should concern every American. For nearly 80 years, clinical trials have driven medical progress. They transform scientific discoveries into treatments that save lives. They establish whether new therapies are safe and effective. They generate the evidence that physicians, patients, and regulators use to make decisions. LIZ PEEK: TRUMP MUST STAY STRONG, US RELIANCE ON CHINESE MINERALS AND DRUGS PUTS AMERICANS AT RISK But clinical trials do more than generate evidence. They attract investment, scientific talent, and the infrastructure that supports future innovation. When clinical research moves overseas, those advantages often move with it. Early-stage clinical trials matter because they determine where new technologies are tested, refined, and validated. They influence where companies expand, where expertise develops, and which countries will lead the next generation of medical innovation. The United States cannot afford to surrender this strategic advantage. Clinical research creates high-skilled jobs, gives patients earlier access to innovative therapies, and strengthens a sector that directly affects economic prosperity, public health, and national security. America should not lose clinical research because of barriers that we have the power to remove. Under President Trump's leadership, the Department of Health and Human Services is taking action. Today, FDA, NIH, CMS, ONC, ARPA-H, and the HHS Office of Inspector General launched a coordinated effort to strengthen America's clinical research enterprise and bring more clinical research and investment back to the United States. At FDA, Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas and career leadership are clarifying expectations for sponsors, streamlining Phase 1 development, and developing a pilot program to accelerate early-stage clinical trials. FDA estimates these changes could reduce development timelines by 6 to 12 months. The agency has also clarified that, in many cases, one high-quality clinical trial supported by confirmatory evidence may provide the basis for approval. At NIH, Director Jay Bhattacharya is strengthening support for informative, well-powered clinical trials while advancing artificial intelligence, human cell-based models, real-world data, and other tools that can move promising therapies to patients more efficiently. NIH researchers are also applying lessons from pioneering personalized gene-editing therapies and working to streamline cancer clinical trials and improve enrollment. The Office of the National Coordinator is working to connect more eligible patients with clinical trials through electronic health records and other digital tools integrated into routine care. FDA LAUNCHES NEW AI-POWERED SYSTEM TO TRACK DRUG AND VACCINE SIDE EFFECTS NATIONWIDE ARPA-H is developing technologies that identify promising therapies earlier, predict safety issues sooner, improve trial design, and reduce development costs. The HHS Office of Inspector General is seeking public input on whether existing regulations create unnecessary obstacles to compensating clinical trial participants while preserving safeguards against fraud and abuse. These efforts pursue a straightforward objective: make the United States the best place in the world to conduct clinical research and develop new medicines. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Government cannot achieve that goal alone. Researchers, health systems, academic medical centers, technology companies, contract research organizations, and pharmaceutical developers all have a role to play. If regulations, contracting requirements, or institutional practices are slowing research without improving safety, we want to hear about them. We are prepared to challenge assumptions and remove barriers that no longer serve patients, science, or the public interest. At the same time, we will protect the principles that matter most. Patients deserve transparency, informed consent, and confidence that medical decisions rest on rigorous scientific evidence. We can accelerate clinical research without compromising scientific and ethical integrity. Under President Trump's leadership, HHS is restoring America's position in clinical research. We are modernizing outdated processes that slow innovation and rebuilding the foundation for the next generation of medical breakthroughs. We will continue to innovate. We will continue to lead. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3942771972385678343923 Jane Seymour reveals director's 'sizzling' reaction to her reunion with 'Dr. Quinn' co-star Joe Lando te 2026-06-22T14:11:03.349Z Jane Seymour reveals director's 'sizzling' reaction to her reunion with 'Dr. Quinn' co-star Joe Lando More than three decades after they became one of television's most beloved couples, Jane Seymour and Joe Lando are proving some chemistry never fades. The former "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" stars reunited on Season 5 of "Harry Wild," and according to Seymour, it didn't take long for everyone on set to notice the spark was still very much alive. "Oh yeah, you know, that was the amazing thing," Seymour told Fox News Digital when asked whether she immediately felt the chemistry return when Lando walked onto set. JANE SEYMOUR EMBRACES 75TH BIRTHDAY WITH SWIMSUIT BEACH PHOTO AND MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE "I told people, the powers that be, I said, 'You don't understand, Joe and I, when we act, whatever we're playing, even if it isn't a love scene, there is chemistry there.'" Seymour said she warned producers ahead of time that reuniting the pair would create a familiar kind of magic. Then came the reaction that confirmed it. "And they came to me after the first day. The director said, 'Oh my God, the screen is sizzling,'" Seymour recalled. "And I said, ‘It just happens.’" The actress credits decades of friendship and collaboration for the effortless dynamic. JANE SEYMOUR'S KEY TO STAYING FIT AT 74 WITHOUT STRICT DIET "I mean, when we work together… well, we’ve known each other, we’ve worked together for 35 years." Lando agreed. "Yeah, 35 years," he added. JANE SEYMOUR, 75, SHARES HOW SHE APPROACHES AGING WITH VITALITY: 'BEST I CAN BE' For Seymour, the partnership is as effortless as a championship doubles team. "It's like playing tennis with the perfect partner, you know?" she said. "But we play off of each other. We're usually completely ridiculously humorous. We have a lot of fun, and we both take it very seriously, but we know how to get a reaction out of one another, and it works." WATCH: JANE SEYMOUR TEASES ON-SCREEN ROMANCE WITH JOE LANDO IN ‘HARRY WILD’ SHAKEUP The highly anticipated reunion comes as "Harry Wild" returns for its fifth season on Acorn TV, bringing bigger mysteries, higher stakes and a new character who may finally shake up Harry's personal life. Seymour, who stars as Harriet "Harry" Wild and serves as an executive producer, said the show's success starts with its unconventional lead character. JANE SEYMOUR SAYS SHE’S ‘NEVER ON A DIET,’ REVEALS SIMPLE ROUTINE THAT’S KEPT HER A SIZE 4 FOR DECADES "Well, it's just a great character," Seymour said. "I think it's very unusual to have a woman in her 70s and a sidekick who's maybe almost 20 now… solving crimes." She also praised co-star Rohan Nedd, whose character Fergus has become a fan favorite. "The chemistry between us is extraordinary, and I think that really helped," Seymour said. But this season, producers wanted to add another layer. "We decided to add a little extra… you know, maybe Harry might want to have a romantic moment." JANE SEYMOUR REVEALS 'WAKE-UP CALL' THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING ABOUT HER HEALTH APPROACH That led writers to create Pierce Kennedy, a brilliant state pathologist played by Lando. Pierce Kennedy is the new state pathologist introduced in Season 5. "It was actually the writers' idea, of bringing Joe in," Seymour explained. "They wanted to have someone that was academically at the same level, who was a pathologist." Whether he can be trusted, however, remains another mystery. WATCH: JANE SEYMOUR ON CHEMISTRY WITH JOE LANDO: ‘THE SCREEN IS SIZZLING’ "Well… I don't think he's a hero yet," Lando teased. "We're not quite sure about Pierce because he has something in his past that he's trying to keep a secret from Harry." The role marks a departure for the actor, who spent years playing cowboys, action heroes and heartthrobs. "He's the most decorated, as far as intelligence, doctor I've ever played," Lando said. "I've played lawyers. I've played lots of bad guys and things, but I've never had this kind of role before." JANE SEYMOUR SAYS FINDING LOVE IN HER 70S WITH FIANCE JOHN ZAMBETTI FEELS LIKE A 'MIRACLE' That comfort level comes from a friendship that has endured long after the cameras stopped rolling on "Dr. Quinn." When Fox News Digital asked how they've maintained such a lasting bond in Hollywood, Seymour reflected on their unique history together. "Wow, I mean, that's a really interesting question," she said. "We worked together for seven years and we kind of fell for one another in the pilot, rather famously, for a brief time. So, we knew each other really, really well, better than on screen." MALIBU FIRES DROVE JANE SEYMOUR FROM HER HOME WITH BARELY MORE THAN THE CLOTHES ON HER BACK The pair eventually realized they were better as friends than romantic partners. "And then we realized that we were better off being friends and working together," Seymour explained. "But I think… we've really kind of come together as friends after 'Dr. Quinn,' didn't we?" Lando echoed the same sentiment. "Yeah, it took a few years after that," he said. "I was in Canada for a while working on something, and when I came back, we just started hanging out." When asked what hasn't changed about Seymour since their "Dr. Quinn" days, Lando didn't hesitate. "This inexhaustible flipping energy," he said. "She just goes, goes and goes." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Comparing Seymour to the Energizer Bunny, Lando recalled watching her work through grueling production days while pregnant with twins. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "45, pregnant with twins. We're doing 12-hour-plus days sometimes," he said. "I'd start feeling myself getting a little worn, and I would look over at her… suck it up, get out there and do the job. And that hasn't changed about her." Seymour's explanation for her legendary stamina is simple. "I know people keep asking me why, and I just say, because I love what I do," she said. "I just do, you know, and then when I stop, I sleep." For fans who spent years watching their romance unfold on "Dr. Quinn," the reunion offers more than nostalgia. AMC Global Media's "Harry Wild" season 5 is available to stream exclusively on Acorn TV. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39424c19723856783438f8 The founder conference built for growth: TechCrunch Founder Summit pass rates increase June 26 te 2026-06-22T14:10:20.857Z The founder conference built for growth: TechCrunch Founder Summit pass rates increase June 26 Save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 by June 26, 11:59 p.m. PT. Designed for founders first on November 4 in Boston. Register here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39400d19723856783438eb Retired police officer stops courier scam attempt on nonagenarian te 2026-06-22T14:00:45.248Z Retired police officer stops courier scam attempt on nonagenarian Uber driver spots scheme while picking up potential victim as passenger Michael P. Thomas, 61, of Clarkdale, a retired Pennsylvania police officer with the Ross Township Police Department who never stopped looking out for others, accepted a roughly $20 Uber fare to the Village of Oak Creek on the af Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a393d9c197238567834381f Lucid Motors’ new CEO cuts 18% of staff to ‘simplify the company’ te 2026-06-22T13:50:20.117Z Lucid Motors’ new CEO cuts 18% of staff to ‘simplify the company’ The company is also eliminating a production shift at its Arizona factory to align "production plans with anticipated demand." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a393b8319723856783437f0 Morgan Wallen teases new music with viral Instagram post that has the country music world buzzing te 2026-06-22T13:41:23.740Z Morgan Wallen teases new music with viral Instagram post that has the country music world buzzing Morgan Wallen appears to have some new music on the way. Wallen, as the loyal readers know, has become the most recognizable face in country music over the past several years. The man is incredibly talented and has built an unrivaled career. No matter the city, he packs arenas and stadiums with fans eager to see him perform. Now, it looks like he has some new music that he's cooking up. MORGAN WALLEN BOWS OUT OF GRAMMY RACE DESPITE RECORD-BREAKING COUNTRY ALBUM Wallen shared a video on Instagram over the weekend while performing in Chicago that seemingly featured an unreleased song. "I wear a lot of hats," the country music superstar captioned the video, which is already going mega-viral. ZACH BRYAN, MORGAN WALLEN'S COUNTRY TAKEOVER AT BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS IS 'WHAT WE NEED': HOST Give it a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. It's worth noting that the song Wallen teased over the weekend appears to be the same song that he briefly teased on Instagram in early June. It certainly seems like he plans on making this upcoming single a major event in the country music world whenever it drops. Wallen's last album, "I'm the Problem," came out on May 16, 2025, and immediately dominated the charts. I have no doubt whatever is coming next will do the exact same whenever it happens. What do you think of Wallen's music? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a393b5819723856783437c8 Klue hack results in data breach at several cybersecurity firms te 2026-06-22T13:40:40.221Z Klue hack results in data breach at several cybersecurity firms Huntress, HackerOne, Jamf, Recorded Future, and Tanium are among the cybersecurity companies that had data stolen following an earlier breach at market research firm Klue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a393b4419723856783437bf Seedcamp raises $320M for its new fund to expand its US footprint te 2026-06-22T13:40:20.260Z Seedcamp raises $320M for its new fund to expand its US footprint After 18 years of focusing on Europe, early-stage investor Seedcamp said that it has raised $320 million for its latest fund which will see it expanding its presence in the United States. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39370b1972385678343621 Justin Baldoni's attorney reveals shock Friday night phone call that ended Blake Lively legal war te 2026-06-22T13:22:19.422Z Justin Baldoni's attorney reveals shock Friday night phone call that ended Blake Lively legal war The settlement that ended Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's blockbuster legal war began with an unexpected Friday night phone call. Justin Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, told Fox News Digital that he received an "out of the blue" call from opposing counsel requesting mediation, setting in motion the settlement that ultimately ended Baldoni and Lively's explosive feud. Freedman said the agreement allowed his clients to publicly discuss court rulings that dismissed many of the claims against them after months of intense scrutiny. "I think when you settle a case and your client was sued for 15 claims, of which two are dismissed by the other side voluntarily, 10 of the remaining 13 are dismissed by the court — and those involve sexual harassment and defamation — I think it's really important that the clients be able to speak about that," Freedman said. "Because otherwise, you know, they're forever branded as being accused and responsible for that," he emphasized. "And it was important that they be able to speak about the fact that in summary judgment that the court dismissed those claims against them and that they paid nothing for the remaining claims to be resolved." JUSTIN BALDONI ATTORNEY RIPS BLAKE LIVELY AFTER JUDGE AWARDS LIMITED ATTORNEY FEES Baldoni and Lively first became embroiled in a legal back-and-forth after filming the Colleen Hoover-adapted film, "It Ends With Us." The "Gossip Girl" actress claimed she experienced sexual harassment on set and sued Baldoni in December 2024. Lively detailed allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, intentional affliction of emotional distress, negligence and more against Baldoni and film producer Jamey Heath in a complaint first filed with the California Civil Rights Department and later in federal court. Baldoni insisted that Lively had "falsely" accused him in an attempt to repair her reputation following the fallout of the movie's press tour after the actress took control of the film in his own $400 million defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit was later dismissed. WATCH: JUSTIN BALDONI'S LAWYER HIGHLIGHTS DISMISSED CLAIMS AND ZERO PAYOUT IN LIVELY SETTLEMENT BLAKE LIVELY, JUSTIN BALDONI SETTLEMENT REPORTEDLY ENDS WITH NO MONEY AS EXPERT CALLS IT ‘COMPLETE DISASTER’ Freedman argued that the allegations against Baldoni and his associates shaped public perception long before the legal battle reached its conclusion. He said his clients spent months trying to overcome the narrative that was presented in Lively's lawsuit. "The entire world, at least the entire world who paid attention, looked at that and thought that Justin and Jamie and the others involved were horrible people, and it was really incredible to try to move past that narrative and to be able to say, 'Hey, these guys are really good people. They're really meaningful people that they're honorable, they're honest, they are kind. And not only was there no sexual harassment that they engaged in, but there was no smear campaign that was engaged in.' And it was really super important that we be able to talk about that, the clients be able talk about that." Freedman explained the circumstances surrounding the public narrative drove an unusual legal strategy. Rather than keep documents private, he and his team released records publicly and encouraged people to review the material themselves. "I've never personally been involved in a case where — or even ever seen one in over 30 years of practice — where somebody puts out everything in the case and says, 'Here it is, decide for yourself.'" BLAKE LIVELY CONTROVERSY HAD RETAIL PARTNERS ‘SPOOKED’ BEHIND THE SCENES, COURT DOCS SAY Baldoni's legal team filed a 224-page response to Lively's lawsuit that included text messages, emails and more "receipts" as they pushed to share what they claimed was the other side of the story. Freedman explained why "in the beginning it was so important" to turn over all the documents, saying that "What you were seeing were allegations that said, for instance, ‘He came into my trailer and, you know, while I was breastfeeding,’ right? Then you'd see the text message that said, you know, inviting Justin into the trailer while she was pumping. And then you see the emojis that were — the emojis that meant that it was sarcastic comments that were removed," he recalled. Lively and Baldoni chose to settle their nearly two-year-long legal battle weeks before trial. "The end product — the movie ‘It Ends With Us’ — is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life. Raising awareness and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind," a joint statement read.  "We acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognize concerns raised by Ms. Lively deserved to be heard. We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments. It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace, including a respectful environment online." WATCH: JUSTIN BALDONI'S LAWYERS 'HAVE DONE A MASTERFUL JOB CHANGING THE NARRATIVE' IN BLAKE LIVELY CASE, EXPERT SAYS Lively and the producers of "It Ends With Us" reached a sweeping settlement that ended nearly all of their legal battles, with both sides agreeing to drop their claims and forgo future appeals. The agreement left one major issue unresolved: whether Lively could recover her legal fees and obtain additional financial compensation. A judge later ruled that Lively could recover attorney and litigation fees, but rejected her bid to triple her award and seek punitive damages. BLAKE LIVELY'S CLASH WITH JUSTIN BALDONI ‘FATALLY COMPROMISED’ HIS CAREER: EXPERT The legal back-and-forth took an emotional toll on Baldoni, his colleagues and his family, according to Freedman. Freedman said it "felt like a morgue" inside the Wayfarer offices immediately after the allegations against Baldoni became public. "It was really debilitating, and it was sad and people's families were there." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER He added, "What I'll tell you is that I saw spiritual people who believed in the truth that were devastated and mostly devastated because of the impact on the domestic violence survivors. And I saw people that cared and that were meaningful and were honest and open." WATCH: JUSTIN BALDONI RELEASES UNEDITED 'IT ENDS WITH US' FOOTAGE FEATURING BLAKE LIVELY While reflecting on the fallout, Freedman argued that the dispute highlighted a broader challenge within Hollywood. Freedman said Baldoni faced an uphill battle against some of the industry's most influential figures. "I think that the case exposed that it's really difficult to go against powerful people who have financial ties and relationships with studios, networks, media and talent agencies, management companies," Freedman explained. "When you are going against, you know, what are truly movie stars, right? Who are truly top tier people, and you have someone that's your client that really virtually no one has heard of. I mean, not that Justin hasn't done stuff before, but nothing like the other side." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Although Freedman served as one of Baldoni's most vocal defenders throughout the legal fight, he said the actor should ultimately tell his own story. The high-profile entertainment attorney suggested Baldoni's perspective on the ordeal would carry more weight than anything his lawyer could say. "I want him to speak and, I really want him to talk about what it's been like for him. And I think that would be much more meaningful than listening to me one more time." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3936f71972385678343618 The Founding Fathers had a real revolution to overcome before they could win the war te 2026-06-22T13:21:59.966Z The Founding Fathers had a real revolution to overcome before they could win the war "What do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean the American war?" former President John Adams asked in a letter to a magazine publisher in 1818, eight years before America’s 50th birthday. This question is fitting today as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. His answer is a revelation about the real revolution. Adams understood that the American Revolution began long before the first muskets flared at the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775. He knew it went beyond the battlegrounds and bloodshed of an eight-year war. Nearly 7,000 American soldiers were killed in action, while 17,000 soldiers died of disease. At its core, the revolution was a transformation of the colonists’ hearts and souls. For most of them, this change came slowly, after wrestling in their hearts over their allegiances and beliefs in the decade leading to the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. "The revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments, of their duties and obligations," Adams explained. THE PENNSYLVANIA LONG RIFLE: THE GUN THAT WON THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Why did Adams describe the revolution as a change of religious sentiments? He understood something that many of us may have trouble understanding today. The American founders believed that they were very diverse, especially in their religious beliefs. "The colonies had grown up under constitutions of government, so different, there was so great a variety of religions, they were composed of so many different nations, their customs, manners and habits had so little resemblance," Adams wrote of America’s first diversity struggle. In 1776, the founders knew that European history was marred by religious persecution. Catholic English monarchs had persecuted Protestants while Protestant English monarchs had persecuted Catholics. Jews had been persecuted regardless of who was in power, especially through the inquisitions in Spain and Portugal that coerced conversions. As a result, thousands from all these groups came to America for religious freedom and economic opportunities. Puritans settled in Massachusetts, while Catholics chartered Maryland. More than half of the 13 colonies were established under the Church of England. Quakers in Pennsylvania welcomed all, which made Philadelphia a rare safe haven for Jews. Similarly, Rhode Island touted tolerance. Protestants were divided into so many different denominations that they trusted only their version of Christianity. When the Continental Congress began in 1774, they wanted to invite a clergyman to lead them in devotions but argued about whom to choose. Adams explained why: "[B]ecause we were so divided in religious sentiments, some Episcopalians, some Quakers, some Anabaptists, some Presbyterians and some Congregationalists, so that we could not join in the same act of worship." Under such diversity, division and distrust, how did Congress solve this problem? THE MARYLAND 400'S PIVOTAL ROLE IN 1776 REVOLUTION "Mr. [Samuel] Adams arose and said he was no bigot, and could hear a prayer from a gentleman of piety and virtue, who was at the same time a friend to his country." They invited Jacob Duché, an Anglican, as the first minister to pray and lead a devotion. Congress subsequently modeled religious tolerance and heard from a variety of ministers during the war. The practice continues today. Other religious problems were dire. In 1774, Virginia’s British authorities imprisoned five Baptist ministers for preaching without a license from the Church of England. This led James Madison and Thomas Jefferson to call for the free exercise of religion. Adams agreed, concluding, "if Parliament could tax us, they could establish the Church of England… and prohibit all other churches." Gen. George Washington was also concerned that religious differences would divide his men. When he sent an expedition to Canada in 1775, he explicitly told his soldiers to tolerate different religious views.  "While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious of violating the rights of conscience in others; ever considering that God alone is the judge of the hearts of men and to him only in this case they are answerable," Washington instructed. REVOLUTIONARY WAR ARTIFACTS UNEARTHED AT SITE OF INFAMOUS COLONIAL AMERICAN HEIST: 'VERY SURPRISED' Despite their differing religious beliefs, the founders had one thing in common. They had been taught that God had ordained their king to govern them. But when King George III acted like a tyrant, they concluded that he had abdicated his God-given responsibility to uphold their God-given rights. By becoming a dictator instead of a steward, the king was no longer fulfilling God’s call on his life. Many ministers preached Galatians 5:1, which taught that they must follow Christ and stand firm for freedom. Through their faith, they were justified to say goodbye to "God save the king" and instead embraced, "We the people of the United States of America." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION To protect their God-given rights, they enshrined freedom of religion into the Bill of Rights. In doing so, they showed that they had enough confidence in their Judeo-Christian beliefs to let faith be free. Their religious beliefs found common ground by focusing on natural, inalienable rights given to them by their Creator, not their government. Though it wasn’t easy to trade royalty for representation, this shift united them and enabled the real American Revolution to take place. "Their knowledge of each other [was] so imperfect that to unite them in the same principles in theory and the same system of action was certainly a very difficult enterprise," Adams described. "This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments and affection of the people, was the real American Revolution." Their willingness to tolerate their religious differences was the change in religious sentiments that Adams believed was the real American Revolution. As we celebrate 250 years of independence this year, we honor America’s founders by remembering how they overcame their differences. Despite their divisions, they united together as one nation under God. America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, is an opportunity to do the same. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JANE COOK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3936e419723856783435d8 MLB sideline reporter gets drenched in wild post-game celebration, Shinnecock gaffe & MJ's love letter sells te 2026-06-22T13:21:40.507Z MLB sideline reporter gets drenched in wild post-game celebration, Shinnecock gaffe & MJ's love letter sells Let's get this final full week of June rolling with a Monday edition of Screencaps where we appreciate the art of MLB post-game celebratory showers, but this time the game has changed. You've seen Gatorade or Powerade jugs being dumped on players for years. The game changed Friday night when the Royals won in dramatic fashion and celebrated by dumping a massive QT-branded cup full of water on first baseman Jac Caglianone. Sideline reporter Tricia Whitaker is no stranger to post-game scenes like this, but this one was different. Normally, these fleet-footed sideline reporters duck out of the way as they see the Gatorade jugs coming. 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This guy takes his meat seriously. – Scot O. shares his Father's Day grilling schedule: Father’s Day Steak Plan The Plan Time Action 1:05 PM Steaks out of fridge 2:05 PM Preheat Blackstone 2:15 PM Tomahawks on cool side, keep lid closed 2:30 - 2:40 PM Reach 110-115°F, remove 2:45 PM Griddle fully hot 2:46 PM Start sear 2:50 PM Pull at 120-123°F 2:50-3:00 PM Rest steaks / cook mushrooms and onions 3:00 PM Serve – Jeff B. reports: Cooked up a nice flat steak for Father's day on the Blackstone. WORLD CUP FANS ARE BLOWN AWAY BY 'FREE REFILLS' IN THE UNITED STATES, GEN Z HITS MASSIVE VEGAS POT & MEAT!    – Patrick in Spokane checks in: I took a train across Washington State on Thursday and met up with an old college buddy and his son. They had tickets to the game but I hung around and watched the game in a bar. I have never seen so many American flags and people shouting "USA" in Seattle. It was beautiful weather and Seattle actually had the place looking nice with almost all the bums moved out of the stadium area.  We went to a Red Sox v Mariners game right after and the patriotism was still in full force.   – Tom T. is ready to celebrate the birth of this incredible place we call home: I am loving the positive vibes being generated for the USA during the world cup.   The visitor videos are food for my soul.   I am so grateful to these fine people for exposing the world to the REAL USA.  I am ready for our big birthday!   I have RWB bunting on all of my frontside facing windows and put up a brand, new USA flag this morning.   I want to go all out this year, I remember 1976, and I’m not going to make it to 2076, unless they freeze my head like Ted Williams. – John W. gives perspective: I get a serious Bad News Bears Breaking Training Astrodome vibe from this US Men’s Soccer Coach‘C’mon let the kids play…’ RIP Bob Watson WYNDHAM CLARK'S GIRLFRIEND EMILY TANNER IS TURNING INTO A STAR AT THE US OPEN, ALYSSA MILANO BEGS AGAIN & MEAT – Steve C. has had enough of the World Cup flopping around: World Cup Soccer flopping looks exactly like WNBA flopping. If all these athletes are as hurt as they make it out to be, then each one should be sent off to the hospital with full accompaniment as none of them will surely not survive their grievous life injuries. 'WORLD'S SEXIEST FAN' DROPS HER WORLD CUP ANTHEM AND HERE'S WHY YOU NEVER ASSIST A BIKE THIEF   You don't see many bridesmaids who go bass fishing at rehearsal dinners. Credit where credit is due. This is strong content from Annie. This might be the easiest 'Which zone would you...' question ever presented by the engagement farmers. Are you kidding me? It's B and it's not even remotely close. – Chad emails: Which do you think is worse; whataboutism arguments, or strawman debates? TARA REID HAS PEOPLE TALKING AFTER HER LATEST RED CARPET APPEARANCE, PARENTS FIGHT AT TOLEDO SCHOOL & MEAT Kinsey: I'm going to go with strawman just based on the aggresiveness at which a strawman wants to argue. If you want a good laugh, head to the comments where poor Alyssa, the travel ball beggar, called for reparations. Yes, I posted this in Saturday Screencaps, but I need more of you to see how this woman thinks and operates. Has Alyssa Milano made a public donation to the reparations fund? Absolutely not. She truly is the moron that begged others to pay for her son's baseball trip and now won't be the first one to step up and pay her own money to black people. So stunning, so brave. ##################### That is it this morning. Let's get the week off to a great start. We're so close to that big birthday on the calendar. It's time to get the lawns dialed in. Get your bunting purchased. Work on the flowers. Get your flags. As for me, this is my final week of work before vacation. I'm in a full sprint to the finish line. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3936d119723856783435cf American NASCAR driver shreds European racer in heated confrontation, drunk fan commits felony & angry Jimmie te 2026-06-22T13:21:21.052Z American NASCAR driver shreds European racer in heated confrontation, drunk fan commits felony & angry Jimmie Somehow, the end of NASCAR's Naval Base race outlasted the U.S. Open. I didn't think that was possible after everyone spent all weekend complaining about how late the Open was finishing each day, but NASCAR found a way. Nice work! Is that a good thing? Probably not. I'm of the opinion that an automobile race should never end after 6 p.m., but I reckon that's what happens when you're on West Coast time. The bigger, more important question, is ... Was that a good race? We got a first-time winner in Corey Heim, who I'm fairly certain most of you had never heard of until yesterday. First-time winners are always cool, so that's a plus. It also wasn't Shane Van Gisbergen, so that's another step in the right direction. NASCAR TRUCK SERIES STAR LAMENTS OPPONENT'S 'SCUM RACING' AFTER SPINNING OUT ON FINAL LAP I was fully prepared to be forced to write another SVG story today. Thankfully, I get to write about ... Corey Heim ... instead! What a Monday. I'll be honest with you, I don't love road courses. They're just not my thing. If I wanted a street race, I'd watch the insufferable F1 race. I don't think these particular cars belong in that environment. But, we got some cool views, and some drama, so I'm not going to sit here and complain all day. It wasn't awful. Speaking of drama ... did anyone see Noah Gragson absolutely TEAR INTO Kevin Magnussen after the race? The former F1 driver got his first taste of a pissed-off redneck, and it went just horribly. Welcome to the states, Kevin! We also had a presumably drunk fan commit what I assume is a felony, Jimmie Johnson rip all the snot-nosed kids down in the Truck Series, and Kay Adams revving everyone's engines in San Diego. Let's get after it. Four tires, a splash of Sunoco racing fuel and maybe a good ol' lawyer for the poor sap who is probably still behind bars today ... Monday Morning Pit-Stop — the 'I Don't Think Kevin Magnussen Will Be Joining NASCAR Any Time Soon' edition — is LIVE! It's one of the funniest non-fight-fights I've ever seen in NASCAR. I don't think there are two more polar opposite drivers in the garage than Noah Gragson and Kevin Magnussen. Noah is, clearly, a hothead. He's young. He's reckless. He's fiery. He also loves to ask the same question, over, and over, and over again. "What's your f--king problem?" Kevin Magnussen, on the other hand, is none of those things. He's older. He's a veteran. He comes from a far more ... elegant? ... racing series. He's calm as a cucumber. And, of course, a little full of himself. "My problem is you're in my face," he said, repeatedly, in the calmest demeanor I've personally ever witnessed. NASCAR DRIVER TY GIBBS SPITS FIERY MESSAGE AT TYLER REDDICK AFTER GETTING SPUN OUT I can't stop watching this interaction. Nothing really happened, but at the same time, everything happened. It all stemmed from Kevin seemingly punting Noah into next week late in the race because Noah blocked the hell out of him at every turn. Take a look: Thoughts? First impressions? I don't know. I'm not sure I see what, exactly, Noah did to finally get wrecked? He spent all day blocking Magnussen's moves, which is what you're supposed to do. Did it seem like he was driving a little erratic at times? Yes. But they're also on a Naval Base, so I get it. Now, we don't have Noah's in-car audio. Did his spotter tell him he wasn't clear when he came down on Magnussen in that final corner before he got wrecked? He was not clear. Magnussen was very clearly there. Perhaps Kevin just had enough of Noah's nonsense and decided to move on with his day? Let's go ahead and hear from both fellas. Shockingly, one seems pissed. The other seems like it's all one big game. Guess which is which! Kevin just laughs the whole thing off and essentially says this is what NASCAR drivers do, which, frankly, is another reason I can't stand F1. What a pompous response. How about the EGO on this guy?! "I’ve watched NASCAR before, so I know that’s how you guys play it," he said, in his fancy Danish accent. Yeah, OK, pal. You know what? I've decided I'm fully on Team Noah after that interview. I was on the fence for most of the morning, but I will be damned if we get lectured by the Europeans on our own soil. Not on my watch. Not on the eve of our 250th birthday. Piss off, Kevin. Speaking of riding the fence ... let's kick this class into high gear and get to a couple quickies on the way out, starting with the most American thing I saw all weekend: Amazing. It's all amazing. What a scene! What a sport. God, I love this country. Yes, I assume because this happened on a NAVAL BASE, the penalty will be a bit harsher. People are saying it could be a felony? I guess, but are we really going to bring federal charges on a drunk fan who hopped the fence at a NASCAR race just to talk to ... Sheldon Creed? Seems like our resources are better spent elsewhere at the moment. PS: All that just to talk to Sheldon Creed? What a move. Next? Jimmie Johnson, for some ungodly reason, decided to race the Truck Series race over the weekend, and it sounded like he hated every single second of it. "I couldn't believe the disrespect that everybody had for each other. I mean, just gouging each other nonstop. When I came in, it was the era of pointing people by. And I got my butt chewed by numerous Cup guys, even when I was in the Busch Series, that I raced them too hard." Lordy. Doesn't sound like Jimbo is gonna race a truck again any time soon. Although, to be fair, he wasn't exactly perfect on Friday himself: "I thought for sure that he was wiping out Butterbean right there" is the most NASCAR sentence I've ever heard. Bet Kevin Magnussen doesn't hear that on an F1 broadcast! He'd probably cry. Finally, on the way out, I have an obligation to congratulate Corey Heim on his first Cup win. I personally think Tyler Reddick let him off the hook a little too easy as the laps were winding down, but whatever. I reckon that's what happens when you already have a billion wins this season. Thoughts? First of all, I'm not 100% sure Denny would ever just let someone by like that and let off the gas to regroup. Come on. It's easy to say that from afar, but my guess is Denny ain't exactly practicing what he preaches here. Congrats to Corey, but it feels a little gimmicky when a teammate just moves over for you. OK, that's it for today. Good work, everyone. Fun(ish) race out in San Diego. I'm not sure they should do it again, but at least it was safer than Chicago or Mexico! Here's NFL personality (and OutKick star) Kay Adams taking in her first NASCAR race on the way out. See you at Sonoma. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3936bd19723856783435c6 Clock is ticking as Senators Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell push for SEC, Big Ten buy-In on college sports bill te 2026-06-22T13:21:01.605Z Clock is ticking as Senators Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell push for SEC, Big Ten buy-In on college sports bill If the Senate Commerce Committee hearing that advanced the Protect College Sports Act to the Senate floor sounded contentious, expect the next few weeks to be even more heated. After just a few weeks of debate surrounding legislation crafted by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., along with Texas Tech Board of Regents Chairman Cody Campbell, college athletics is entering a pivotal stretch before Congress' August recess that could shape the future of the sport. "If this thing does not go forward, there will be nothing that will go forward," New York Yankees president Randy Levine emphasized. Levine's involvement stems from his role on President Donald Trump's college athletics roundtable, a sign of just how unusual the politics surrounding college sports have become. Another example would be both Levine and Campbell holding a media call last week just hours after the Senate committee voted 19-9 to advance the legislation. SENATE ADVANCES LANDMARK PROTECT COLLEGE SPORTS ACT, IGNORING SEC AND BIG TEN OPPOSITION WITH CLOCK TICKING And yes, none of this has been traditional in terms of politics, besides the ongoing squabbles between certain politicians, boosters and commissioners from the two biggest conferences in college athletics. Or, maybe this is exactly how some planned for it to play out. For the past month, the talk of passing this legislation has centered on whether the SEC and Big Ten would put their support around a bill that also has flaws. What stands out the most right now? Media pooling rights, and obviously a few other lines in the bill. But, while senators have tried to stress the word "voluntary" in the legislation, skeptics remain from those within the Big Ten and SEC footprint. There is a palpable tension in the air, and Cantwell did not try to decrease the ongoing kerfuffle during her remarks in the Senate Commerce hearing last week. "What we did today is say we're not going to let the most powerful and richest conferences dictate to the rest of America what's going to happen to 500,000 athletes," Cantwell said in her remarks. TED CRUZ, MARIA CANTWELL UNVEIL BIPARTISAN COLLEGE ATHLETICS BILL AMID NIL CHAOS, LAWSUITS, 'LANE KIFFIN RULE' Well, that's obviously not going to sit well with those who are currently in charge of schools within those "powerful and richest conferences," or entice them to bend the knee. In addition to the "voluntary" pooling of media rights, senators and lobbyists seem hell-bent on pushing the "Super League" conversation to the forefront of their talking points. The anti-expansion provision in the bill now includes the Big 12 and ACC, with the senators changing the language that now includes conferences that bring in $700 million in revenue from not being allowed to join forces. Sure, I think most people understand what senators are doing as they try to keep the SEC and Big Ten from breaking off and forming their own conglomerates that would compete outside the NCAA footprint. But, both Greg Sankey (SEC) and Tony Petitti (Big Ten) have made it abundantly clear that they are not looking to join forces. At least not in putting together a league that would see them playing each other, or looking more like the NFL's format of divisions. Even with the assurances from the conferences, there has been a recurring theme recently regarding the pair, which has finally turned into a problem for some in the Senate to navigate. Sure, they would prefer to have this bill pass through the Senate and onto the House for further voting, but if they want a "sure thing," then getting the SEC and Big Ten onboard would be the ultimate Avengers moment. Though, it doesn’t sound as though the two are thrilled with the lack of concessions from Senate leaders on the Protect College Sports Act. INSIDE THE SEC’S HIGH-STAKES DESTIN SHOWDOWN OVER CFP EXPANSION, NIL AND A POSSIBLE NCAA BREAKAWAY "From the outset, we identified a set of essential revisions to the PCSA necessary for the long-term sustainability of college athletics," both the SEC and Big Ten conferences noted. "We have worked with both majority and minority staff to advance those revisions, which focus on better supporting student-athletes and stabilizing the college sports environment. We continue to believe revisions are needed to secure our support for the bill. "Despite our sustained engagement and good faith efforts, these critical revisions have not been accepted. We are encouraged that several Commerce Committee members share our concerns and support these recommendations." What happens next, will happen next. Randy Levine made it a point to say that both conferences tried to "sink the bill" before making it in front of the committee. "Maybe they really don't want change. Maybe they like the present system the way it is," Levine said to reporters on Thursday after the hearing. Multiple leaders from the SEC and Big Ten have told Fox News Digital/OutKick over the past few days since the bill was pushed to the Senate floor that while there is agreement that federal help is needed to navigate this current landscape of college athletics, the overwhelming sentiment hasn’t been one of unity. "Look, we're not just trying to play the role of a bad guy here," one P-2 president told OutKick. "But, we all know that we're being used as a pawn in this game of trying to build pressure that it's 'them against the world' and we're trying to hold things up. We had a 30-minute conversation with both Cruz and Cantwell, and there might have been ten minutes of actual time for discussion and questions. "No, if we are going to 'work together', then let’s have some honest debates on what's best for everyone involved. The clock is ticking, or it's 'fourth down territory' as Cruz liked to put it." I think it's fair to say that the next month is going to be a roller coaster, as the Senate looks to bring this thing in for a vote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3936aa19723856783435bd Wyndham Clark handled his US Open win with the perfect attitude to win back golf fans te 2026-06-22T13:20:42.149Z Wyndham Clark handled his US Open win with the perfect attitude to win back golf fans Wyndham Clark might have won more than his second U.S. Open title Sunday at Shinnecock Hills. He might have won back some golf fans, too. At the very least, he gave himself a pretty good start. Clark closed with a 3-over 73 and finished at 4-under, one shot clear of Sam Burns. It wasn't his best round of the weekend, but it was enough to get the job done. WYNDHAM CLARK SURVIVES HOSTILE CROWD AND SAM BURNS CHARGE TO WIN SECOND US OPEN AT SHINNECOCK HILLS And the job was made tougher by the fans in attendance. Clark didn't have the New York crowd on his side during the final round of the U.S. Open. Not even close. Fans on Long Island made it very clear from the first hole that they were pulling for Scottie Scheffler, Clark’s playing partner, to chase him down and complete the career Grand Slam on his 30th birthday. That part is understandable. Scheffler is the best golfer in the world and he’s incredibly popular. Throw in the fact he was trying to pull off a historic feat and there's a recipe for a clear crowd advantage. But at some point, rooting for Scheffler turned into rooting against Clark. And that's an important distinction. RORY MCILROY DISCUSSES BETHPAGE BLACK FANS, WHETHER HE'D WANT RYDER CUP BACK IN NEW YORK Multiple reports said fans were ejected from the venue for crossing the line with taunts directed at Clark. According to golf reporter Kevin Van Valkenburg, one fan was tossed after yelling "Don’t choke, Wyndham" before Clark’s tee shot on No. 4 Some might argue that's part of professional sports, and that's true. Others might argue that golf operates in a different realm than the NFL, NBA, MLB or other professional leagues. There's a certain decorum around golf. Clark has brought some of the negativity on himself. He’s the first one to admit that, and he did it right after winning the tournament. That was an important step for his growth and maturity. "New York didn’t really like me, [but] I love you guys," Clark told NBC's Mike Tirico during his post-round interview on the 18th green. Some fans booed, but Clark laughed it off. Then most of the crowd started cheering as he continued. "Some of it is self-deserved. I did some unfortunate things last year that I really regret," Clark said. "I’ve been sorry multiple times and I’m still sorry. Hopefully I can win you guys over eventually." Clark caught heat last year after damaging a locker at Oakmont after missing the cut at the U.S. Open. He apologized then, and the incident followed him into this year’s national championship. Golf fans don’t forget that stuff, especially at a historic U.S. Open venue, where respect for the game matters. But there’s also a line. Actively cheering against an American golfer trying to win the U.S. Open on American soil? Not the finest moment for U.S. golf fans. Plenty of people watching at home seemed to notice that, too. The social-media reaction wasn’t all anti-Clark; many golf fans weren’t thrilled that an American player was getting that kind of treatment while trying to close out his second national championship. Clark acknowledged the other part of the crowd dynamic: those pulling for another American in Scheffler. "But I get it, they’re rooting for Scottie," Clark said. "The Grand Slam has only happened a few times. He’s gonna get it, he’s the best player in the world, but today is my day." Well said, Wyndham. His nearly flawless interview with Tirico was just part of what likely helped him win back more than a few golf fans. As he was coming off the 18th green after sinking the tournament-winning putt, Clark hugged one of his friends. Microphones caught him exclaiming, "Let's go! We’re drinking tonight!" Golf fans, really most people, love a guy who’s real. They love a guy who can win a major championship, take heat from a hostile crowd and then start talking about partying with his buddies. A well-deserved party, by the way. There was also a nice moment with his dad, who surprised him after flying to New York on a red-eye Sunday morning. They embraced in a big hug as Clark told his father, "Thanks, Pops. I'm glad you could be here." TEENAGE GOLFER MILES RUSSELL DELIVERS HIS DAD AN ALL-TIME FATHER'S DAY EXPERIENCE DURING US OPEN FINAL ROUND It was a special Father's Day moment, especially since Clark lost his mother to breast cancer in 2013 when he was just 19 years old. The whole thing struck a perfect balance. Here was Wyndham Clark, a talented but sometimes hot-tempered golfer, showing a human side that people probably needed to see. And after spending most of Sunday as the guy the crowd didn’t want to see close the deal, Clark didn’t respond with bitterness. He responded with perspective. Golf fans don’t have to forget what happened at Oakmont. Clark doesn’t seem to be asking them to do that. But they also don’t have to act like one ugly incident should define the rest of his career, especially when he keeps apologizing for it and then goes out and handles the next hostile moment with some grace. And let’s be honest: Clark earned the right to talk a little after that Sunday. He entered the final round with a six-shot lead, nearly lost it, got booed by sections of the crowd and still made the shot and putt he needed on the 16th hole to win the tournament. Then he tapped in on 18, held his girlfriend's hand, hugged his dad, promised his friends a party and hoisted a trophy. That’s pretty relatable. Well, except the part about holding the U.S. Open trophy. Winning cures a lot in sports. Winning with some self-awareness cures even more. Clark probably isn't ever going to be the most popular guy on the PGA Tour. That’s fine. He's not really trying to be. Sports needs villains, favorites, redemption arcs and players who generate conversations in living rooms, bars and on social media. But Sunday was a pretty good reminder that people are allowed to mess up, apologize, take the heat and then keep moving. And we, as fans, should offer them some grace. Especially when that player is an American who just ended a streak of two straight majors won by players from Europe and kept the U.S. Open title in American hands. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a393453197238567834356f Meet the 10 youngest players in the 2026 World Cup te 2026-06-22T13:10:43.287Z Meet the 10 youngest players in the 2026 World Cup The World Cup is well underway, and we have seen players from all corners of the world shine on the sport's biggest stage. We have also seen players of all ages shine on the pitch thus far in the tournament. While most players are able to legally purchase an alcoholic beverage in the three host countries – the United States, Mexico and Canada – some are so young that they cannot legally drink. To legally drink in the United States, you have to be at least 21 years old, and some players in the World Cup are a few years away from being able to enjoy their first beer. In Canada, the legal drinking age is determined by province and territory, but you must be 18 or 19 years old to drink, and not all players meet those thresholds. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM In Mexico, you can start drinking at 18 years old, yet there is one player in this year’s tournament who cannot do so. Gilberto Mora, who plays for Mexico in the World Cup, is still 17 years old. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE Here is a list of the 10 youngest players in the 2026 World Cup FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE 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/6a392fde19723856783434ed Humanoid robots just got a workplace safety system te 2026-06-22T12:51:42.250Z Humanoid robots just got a workplace safety system NVIDIA, a technology company known for AI computing and robotics systems, has introduced NVIDIA Halos for Robotics. The company calls it the industry's first full-stack, comprehensive safety system for robotics and physical AI. Physical AI refers to machines that can sense, decide and act in the real world. NVIDIA says Halos brings together AI compute, safety software, sensor data, safety applications and inspection. The goal is to give robots a common safety architecture before they work near people. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report HUMANOID ROBOTS ARE GETTING SMALLER, SAFER AND CLOSER NVIDIA Halos for Robotics is a safety system for robots and physical AI. NVIDIA says it connects the key layers needed to build, validate and deploy robotic systems. That includes AI compute, system software, sensor data, safety applications and inspection. In other words, NVIDIA wants robot makers to build safety into the stack from the beginning. That approach becomes important as robots start operating in places where people are already working. NVIDIA says the system draws on more than 18,600 engineering years of autonomous vehicle safety development. That background is important because robots and autonomous vehicles face a related challenge. Both need to sense what is happening around them, make decisions quickly and operate more safely around people. The next generation of autonomous robots will operate in dynamic environments. A warehouse floor may have workers walking nearby, equipment moving through shared spaces and other robots doing their own jobs. That creates a tough safety challenge. A robot needs sensors to understand what is happening around it. Then it needs AI compute to process that information. After that, it needs safety software that can help control behavior in real time. NVIDIA says Halos gives robotics companies a standardized safety architecture that connects the main safety layers instead of leaving each part to operate separately. "Physical AI is transforming how factories, warehouses and logistics operations work, and robotics teams need a unified safety architecture to scale autonomous systems into these environments," said Deepu Talla, vice president of robotics and edge AI at NVIDIA. "With NVIDIA Halos for Robotics, developers and system builders can harness NVIDIA's proven autonomous vehicle safety foundation to develop safer robots faster and bring them into industrial operations alongside workers with greater confidence." NVIDIA Halos for Robotics spans several layers of robot safety. NVIDIA IGX Thor and NVIDIA Holoscan Sensor Bridge provide industrial-grade AI compute, built-in safety and sensor connectivity for real-time robotics and safety workloads. NVIDIA Halos OS provides the software stack for robotics safety. That includes Halos Core, which supports safety-related operating functions. The system also includes safety applications built with the NVIDIA Halos Outside-In Safety Blueprint. That blueprint uses external cameras and AI agents to help robots adjust behavior in industrial settings. Then there is the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab. NVIDIA describes it as the world's first ANSI National Accreditation Board-accredited program for physical AI functional and AI safety. The lab helps partners prepare Halos integrations for third-party certification from groups including TÜV Rheinland, UL Solutions, TÜV SÜD, exida, SGS and CertX. Agility is the first company to use NVIDIA Halos for Robotics. Its humanoid robot Digit is designed for industrial work in logistics, manufacturing and warehouse settings. Customers include Amazon, GXO, Schaeffler and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada. Agility is working with NVIDIA to integrate NVIDIA IGX Thor and Halos Core into Digit's proprietary safe human detection system. NVIDIA IGX Thor provides industrial-grade AI compute with built-in safety capabilities, while Halos Core supports safety-related operating functions. The robotics company will also participate in the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab. Together, Agility and NVIDIA plan to use the lab to help ensure Digit's safety software, AI components and cybersecurity protections meet standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 13849 and ISO/IEC TR 5469 before final third-party certification. "Safety has to be built into the robot and validated across the entire system," said Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility. "Partnering with NVIDIA to implement and optimize the Halos for Robotics system extends our leadership in responsible automation, which is a non-negotiable requirement for bringing humanoids safely into industrial workflows."  HUMANOID ROBOT SWAPS ITS OWN BATTERY TO WORK 24/7 NVIDIA says the Halos for Robotics ecosystem includes partners across software, embedded systems, sensors, silicon, industrial applications and certification bodies. Software partners include Acontis, Amazon FreeRTOS and QNX. Those software partners support real-time operating environments, safety communications and embedded software for functional safety development. Embedded systems partners include Advantech and NexCobot, which deliver safety-designed IGX-based systems for robotics deployments. Sensor and silicon partners include Infineon, NXP, SICK, STMicroelectronics and Texas Instruments. Industrial application partners include FORT Robotics, Inventec, KION Group and Neurealm, which are developing functional safety agents using the NVIDIA Halos Outside-In Safety Blueprint. Certification bodies also play a role. TÜV Rheinland is inspecting NVIDIA IGX Thor, Halos OS and Holoscan Sensor Bridge for functional safety certification readiness. NVIDIA says this builds on TÜV SÜD's inspection of Thor SoC and certification of Halos Core for ISO 26262. The NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab includes more than 40 companies across manufacturers, certification bodies and safety vendors. NVIDIA Halos Core for NVIDIA IGX is available in early access for registered developers. It supports Linux and Linux plus QNX configurations. The open source NVIDIA Halos Outside-In Safety Blueprint is also available in early access on GitHub. It is part of the Halos Applications layer of Halos OS. Based on NVIDIA's announcement, this is built for developers, robotics companies and industrial operations trying to bring physical AI into real workplaces. If humanoid robots are going to work around us, safety needs to be more than a promise in a polished demo. NVIDIA is trying to make robot safety more standardized before humanoids show up in more industrial spaces. That could help companies move faster. However, it also raises a bigger question: who decides when a robot is safe enough to work beside humans? The certification part is what really stands out to me. NVIDIA is talking about safety software, AI components and cybersecurity protections before final third-party certification. That is the kind of detail people should be asking about now, not after robots are already on the warehouse floor. But let's be real here. A humanoid robot that looks impressive on stage has a very different job once it enters a real workplace. Workers will want to know how it sees them, how it reacts to sudden movement and what it does when something goes wrong.  ROBOT SOCCER PLAYER DENTS WALL WITH TERRIFYING KICKS NVIDIA is making a smart move here. If humanoid robots are going to work near people, safety has to be built into the whole system from the start. Agility's use of Halos for Robotics shows where this is headed. What stands out to me is the certification readiness. NVIDIA is talking about software, AI components and cybersecurity protections before final third-party certification. That is the kind of detail people should ask about before any company says a robot is ready to work beside humans. Would you feel comfortable working next to a humanoid robot if a company said its safety system had been inspected and prepared for certification? 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/6a392fc919723856783434d7 Steven Roberts: The hardest and the best te 2026-06-22T12:51:21.767Z Steven Roberts: The hardest and the best I have taught at George Washington University for 35 years, and I always read the anonymous reviews we get from students. This spring, one student wrote that the course I offer in feature writing -- really storytelling -- was the… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a392fa019723856783434bb Guía electoral de Marana 2026: Qué dicen candidatos sobre centro de datos y centro de detención de ICE te 2026-06-22T12:50:40.299Z Guía electoral de Marana 2026: Qué dicen candidatos sobre centro de datos y centro de detención de ICE Read in English Los residentes de Marana que voten en las primarias de julio podrían hacer más que elegir a su próximo alcalde y a cuatro miembros del concejo municipal: también podrían cambiar el enfoque de su ciudad hacia dos de los temas más controvertidos del país. La construcción de un centro de datos a gran escala y la apertura de un centro de detención de inmigrantes han generado un intenso desacuerdo en esta comunidad de aproximadamente 60,000 habitantes. Información electoral de Marana Para la elección primaria de Marana del 21 de julio, los candidatos que obtengan la mayoría de los votos serán declarados electos para el cargo. Si más candidatos alcanzan la mayoría de los necesarios que el número de puestos a cubrir, serán elegidos aquellos con el mayor número de votos. No se llevará a cabo ninguna elección adicional a menos que un número insuficiente de candidatos obtenga la mayoría de los votos emitidos para llenar uno o más de los puestos disponibles. Si no se llenan todos los puestos disponibles durante la elección primaria, se realizará una elección general para los puestos no cubiertos el 4 de noviembre. Para esta elección, el alcalde servirá por dos años para completar el mandato de Ed Honea, quien falleció en noviembre de 2024. Normalmente, tanto el alcalde como los miembros del concejo sirven cuatro años. Las elecciones municipales de Marana son no partidistas, lo que significa que no se incluye la afiliación política de los candidatos en la boleta. El Concejo Municipal de Marana aprobó por unanimidad en enero el cambio de zonificación de 600 acres para un nuevo centro de datos, una decisión que ahora forma parte de un caso civil ante la Corte de Apelaciones de Arizona, División Dos, con argumentos orales programados para el 19 de agosto. La controversia también gira en torno a que los funcionarios electos no han tomado una postura oficial sobre la apertura prevista de un centro de detención de inmigrantes en el sitio de una antigua prisión privada. Ahora, con la elección primaria del 21 de julio acercándose, los residentes de Marana decidirán si quieren nuevos representantes o al actual alcalde, Jon Post, y a tres miembros del concejo. Los candidatos al concejo compiten por cuatro puestos, incluidos los que pertenecen a dos titulares, Herb Kai y John Officer, y un miembro designado, Teri Murphy, quien ahora busca la aprobación de los votantes. El cuarto puesto pertenece a Patti Comerford, quien ha cumplido su mandato completo y no busca la reelección. Hay cinco contendientes en la boleta, incluidos cuatro que se postulan juntos bajo el nombre “Marana for the People”. Entre ellos están Greg Johnsen, quien se postula para alcalde, y tres mujeres para los puestos del concejo: Jackie McGuire, Sue Ritz y Julie Prince. Por último, está Jackie Craig, una candidata por escrito (write-in) que anteriormente fue miembro del concejo antes de decidir no postularse nuevamente hace dos años. Kai, Murphy y Officer, junto con Prince, no respondieron a las solicitudes de entrevista para este artículo o declinaron ser entrevistados. El centro de datos En los próximos 10 años, Beale Infrastructure planea desarrollar un centro de datos masivo en 600 acres en el norte de Marana, cerca de North Luckett y West Hardin Roads. El sitio, según el departamento de relaciones públicas de Beale, generará 407 millones de dólares en ingresos fiscales estatales, del condado y locales durante los próximos 10 años. En reuniones públicas esta primavera, un abogado de Beale describió el centro de datos como de “bajo consumo de agua”. Una portavoz de la empresa, Mary Davis, de Caliber Group, dijo que Beale se ha “comprometido con un diseño refrigerado por aire y de circuito cerrado, lo que minimiza el uso de agua”. La empresa dijo que traerá aproximadamente 4,200 empleos de construcción durante los próximos cinco a 10 años, y hasta 400 empleos permanentes. La Ciudad de Marana comenzó a prepararse para un centro de datos en 2024 cuando introdujo una nueva ordenanza para regular sitios futuros previstos. Esta ordenanza requiere que los desarrolladores realicen estudios de ruido, aseguren que la fuente de energía eléctrica sea suficiente, evalúen las necesidades energéticas futuras, estimen el consumo anual de agua, delimiten de dónde obtendrán el agua y expliquen cómo el centro de datos cumple con todos esos requisitos. Los miembros del concejo Officer y Murphy votaron a favor del cambio de zonificación para el centro de datos, mientras que el miembro del concejo Kai, cuya familia posee uno de los terrenos destinados al desarrollo, no estuvo presente en la reunión de enero. (Más información sobre Kai aquí, más información sobre Officer aquí y más información sobre Murphy aquí). El alcalde Post dijo que confía en que esa ordenanza mantendrá al desarrollador en cumplimiento. (Más información sobre Post aquí). “Mi esperanza para Marana es que este centro de datos genere un gran crecimiento de empleo”, dijo Post, quien ve esto como una oportunidad para construir la reputación de Marana como una ciudad favorable a los negocios. “Es importante que tratemos de facilitar esto. La palabra se corre a otras empresas y entonces es: ‘No vayamos a Marana porque simplemente dirán que no’”. Pero las candidatas al concejo Susan Ritz y Jackie McGuire creen que la ordenanza no es lo suficientemente sólida dado el tamaño del proyecto, que Ritz describió como “10 veces el tamaño de cualquier centro de datos existente en Phoenix”. (Más información sobre Ritz aquí y sobre McGuire aquí). “Soy una profesional de la industria minera. Las minas requieren declaraciones de impacto ambiental y operan bajo regulaciones que exigen bonos de cierre”, dijo Ritz. “Estos centros de datos de escala masiva no están regulados y no requieren evaluaciones ambientales”. Como mínimo, dijo Ritz, “la ordenanza debería exigir un bono de cierre para cubrir los costos de limpieza del impacto ambiental de un edificio que contiene toneladas de cableado de aluminio, baterías de litio y productos químicos de enfriamiento usados al momento de su cierre”. El proyecto de Marana es tan grande, coinciden ambas candidatas, que no existen datos sobre su posible efecto en el medio ambiente, el uso del agua y los costos de las tarifas eléctricas y de agua. McGuire dijo que a los residentes de Marana se les está pidiendo ser conejillos de indias en un experimento científico. Como analista de datos para centros de datos, McGuire dijo que ha estado tratando de decirle al concejo municipal que se trata de una iniciativa financieramente riesgosa. “Tomaron la decisión antes de siquiera permitir que alguien diera su opinión”, dijo. Agregó que están fuera de su profundidad y que “no están dispuestos a admitir lo que no saben”. McGuire dijo que la energía necesaria para operar una instalación tan grande requerirá “más que la mayoría de las instalaciones de energía en Arizona”. Al igual que McGuire y Ritz, el contrincante del alcalde Post, Greg Johnsen, cree que un centro de datos de gran escala no es adecuado para Marana. (Más información sobre Johnsen aquí). Johnsen dijo que el gobierno local, las empresas locales y los miembros de la comunidad necesitan colaborar más para crear una visión compartida para el futuro de Marana. “La gente necesita representación y necesita una voz”, dijo. “El concejo no parecía estar escuchando a nadie. Estoy aquí para poner a la gente primero”. Prince, quien está alineada con McGuire, Johnsen y Ritz en su sitio web conjunto, no comparte información específica sobre el centro de datos en su página, pero publicó que está “postulándose para apoyar un crecimiento responsable que se ajuste a nuestro entorno”. (Más información sobre Prince aquí). La candidata por escrito (write-in) Jackie Craig dijo que entiende ambos puntos de vista sobre el centro de datos. (Más información sobre Craig aquí). “Creo que es una cuestión de confianza”, dijo sobre la propuesta. “Les han asegurado todas estas cosas y ellos las creen. Hay muchas cosas positivas”. La ciudad necesita oportunidades de empleo, dijo. “Los trabajadores están muy a favor debido a los empleos de construcción que se crearían”, dijo. “No puedo criticar a los miembros del concejo. No sé lo que les dijeron”. Centro de detención Aproximadamente un mes después de que el Concejo Municipal de Marana aprobó el cambio de zonificación para el centro de datos, el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE) anunció su intención de abrir un centro de detención de inmigrantes en Marana. El sitio actualmente es una prisión privada cerrada propiedad de Management and Training Corporation, o MTC, en 12610 W. Silverbell Road. Aún no se ha firmado ningún acuerdo final, dijo Nissa Arnita, portavoz de MTC. “Como no hay un contrato en vigor, no estamos en posición de compartir detalles adicionales”, dijo. “Si se finaliza un acuerdo, nuestro enfoque seguirá siendo restablecer buenos empleos locales, apoyar la economía de Marana y operar la instalación con altos estándares de seguridad, profesionalismo y dignidad”. El edificio tiene capacidad para 513 personas, según documentos estatales, pero una orden de contratación federal publicada a principios de este año podría aumentar esa cifra a casi 800. Instalaciones similares han abierto en todo el país para dar cabida a la campaña de deportaciones masivas del presidente Donald Trump. Cientos de reportes periodísticos detallan condiciones graves dentro de estas instalaciones, mientras manifestantes y fuerzas del orden han estado enfrentándose durante meses en varios centros de detención a nivel nacional. Aunque la Ciudad de Marana no se ha opuesto públicamente al centro de detención de inmigrantes, el Concejo Municipal de Tucson aprobó por unanimidad una resolución en su contra. Post dijo que una resolución de ese tipo sería “irrelevante” y podría dividir aún más a la comunidad. “Como era una prisión y tienen la zonificación correcta, no hay mucho que podamos hacer o debamos hacer para detenerlo”, dijo. “Este no es un asunto de Marana. Es un asunto federal. Tienen que llamar a su congresista o congresista. Ahí es donde se toman las decisiones sobre este tema”. Craig dijo que está a favor de la aplicación de las leyes de inmigración cuando se lleva a cabo de una manera “normal y legal” y no le gusta ver los centros de detención como se manejan ahora, “sin un debido proceso oportuno”. “Estoy muy en contra de la forma en que se hizo en Minneapolis”, dijo. “Fue muy violento y estoy muy en contra de eso”. Sin embargo, dijo que, dado que la instalación en Marana es de propiedad privada, el gobierno federal trabaja directamente con los propietarios privados. En esencia, dijo, hay poco que el concejo municipal pueda hacer. Johnsen, el contendiente a la alcaldía, también cree que el pueblo debería adoptar una postura firme. “El centro de detención migratoria no beneficiará al pueblo de Marana. Y si no beneficia al pueblo, no debería permitirse”, dijo. “Ya existe división en la comunidad por este tema. La apertura de esta instalación hará que esa división sea aún más pronunciada, obligando al pueblo a utilizar sus recursos, incluido el departamento de policía, para mantener seguros a los manifestantes y a otras personas”. Ritz, quien se opone firmemente a tener un centro de detención de inmigrantes en Marana, dijo que afirmar que no se puede hacer nada es una excusa. “Constantemente dicen que no pueden hacer nada”, dijo. “Cualquiera que diga que tiene las manos atadas nunca debería ser elegido para nada. Es una excusa muy útil y luego nunca tienen que rendir cuentas”. Tanto Ritz como McGuire dijeron que el tema no es solo político en materia de inmigración. Los centros, dijo Ritz, “actúan como un freno económico, atraen controversia y generan presión sobre nuestro departamento de policía y los servicios de emergencia debido a las interacciones entre ICE y los residentes”. “Marana puede prescindir de este centro de detención porque divide a nuestra comunidad, trae atención no deseada a nuestro pueblo”, dijo, “y viola las protecciones constitucionales que juré defender cuando ingresé al servicio militar y presté el Juramento de Enlistamiento”. McGuire coincide. “La pregunta es si tener una prisión privada o un centro de detención es algo bueno para Marana, punto”, dijo. “Desde un punto de vista fiscalmente conservador y de una comunidad saludable, la respuesta debería ser no”. Créditos Traducción: Beatriz Limón Mantén informada a Arizona El equipo de Arizona Luminaria está trabajando incansablemente para ofrecerte reportajes en profundidad sobre las elecciones de Arizona 2026. Ayúdanos a continuar con esta labor tan importante donando hoy a nuestra sala de redacción sin fines de lucro. The post Guía electoral de Marana 2026: Qué dicen candidatos sobre centro de datos y centro de detención de ICE appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a392f8c19723856783434b2 Marana 2026 election guide: What candidates say about ICE detention center, data center te 2026-06-22T12:50:20.858Z Marana 2026 election guide: What candidates say about ICE detention center, data center Leer en español Marana residents voting in the July primary may do more than select their next mayor and four council members — they could shift their town’s approach to two of the country’s most controversial issues.  The construction of a large-scale data center and the opening of an immigration detention center have brought passionate disagreement in this community of roughly 60,000.  Marana election info For Marana’s primary election July 21, candidates receiving a majority of the votes are declared elected to office. If more candidates receive a majority than the number of seats to be filled, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected. No further election will be held unless an insufficient number of candidates receive a majority of votes cast to fill one or more available seats. If not all available seats are filled during the primary election, a general election for any unfilled seat(s) will take place Nov. 4. For this election, the mayor will serve for two years to finish out the term of Ed Honea, who died in November 2024. Typically, both mayor and council members serve four years. Marana town elections are nonpartisan, meaning there is no representation of a candidate’s political party on the ballot. The Marana Town Council in January unanimously approved rezoning 600 acres for a new data center, a decision that’s now part of a civil case before the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two, with oral arguments scheduled Aug. 19. Controversy also revolves around elected officials not taking an official stand on the expected opening of an immigration detention center at the site of a former private prison.   Now, with the primary election approaching July 21, Marana residents will decide if they want new representatives or the current mayor, Jon Post, and three council members.  The council candidates are competing for four seats including those belonging to two incumbents, Herb Kai and John Officer, and one appointed member, Teri Murphy, who is now seeking voter approval. The fourth seat belongs to Patti Comerford, who has served her full term and is not seeking reelection.  There are five challengers on the ballot including four who are running together under the umbrella, “Marana for the People.” They include Greg Johnsen, who is running for mayor, and three women for the council seats: Jackie McGuire, Sue Ritz, and Julie Prince.  Lastly, there’s Jackie Craig, a write-in candidate who was previously a council member before she decided not to run again two years ago.  Kai, Murphy and Officer, along with Prince, either did not respond to interview requests for this article or declined to be interviewed. The data center  Over the next 10 years, Beale Infrastructure is planning to develop a massive data center on 600 acres in northern Marana, near north Luckett and west Hardin roads. The site, according to Beale’s public relations department, will generate $407 million in state, county and local tax revenue over the next 10 years. At public meetings this spring, an attorney for Beale described the data center as “low water.” A spokeswoman for the company, Mary Davis of Caliber Group, said Beale has “committed to an air-cooled, closed-loop design, which minimizes water use.” The company said it will bring in roughly 4,200 construction jobs for the next five to 10 years, and up to 400 permanent jobs. The Town of Marana began preparing for a data center in 2024 when it introduced a new ordinance to regulate anticipated future sites. This ordinance requires developers to conduct noise studies, ensure the source of electric power is sufficient, assess future energy needs, estimate annual water consumption, delineate where it will source the water, and explain how the data center meets all of those requirements. Council members Officer and Murphy voted in favor of the rezoning for the data center while Council member Kai, whose family owns one of the parcels slated for the development, was not present at the January meeting. (Learn more about Kai here, learn more about Officer here, and learn more about Murphy here).  Mayor Post said he is counting on that ordinance to keep the developer in compliance. (Learn more about Post here). “My hope for Marana is that this data center leads to big job growth,” said Post, who sees this as an opportunity to build Marana’s reputation as a business-friendly town. “It’s important we try to accommodate this. The word gets out to other companies and then it’s, ‘Let’s not go to Marana because they’ll just say no.’”  But council candidates Susan Ritz and Jackie McGuire believe the ordinance is not robust enough given the size of the project, which Ritz said is “10 times the size of any existing data center in Phoenix.” (Learn more about Ritz here and McGuire here). “I am a mining industry professional. Mines require environmental impact statements and operate under regulations that require closure bonds,” Ritz said. “These hyperscale data centers are unregulated and require no environmental assessments.” At the very least, Ritz said, “the ordinance should require a closure bond to cover the cleanup costs for the environmental impact of a building containing tons of aluminum wire, lithium batteries, and spent cooling chemicals upon its closure.” The Marana project is so large, the two candidates agree, that no data exists on its potential effect on the environment, water use, and electric and water rate costs.  McGuire said the residents of Marana are being asked to be guinea pigs for a science experiment. As a data analyst for data centers, McGuire said she’s been trying to tell the town council that this is a financially risky endeavor.  “They made the decision before they even gave anybody input,” she said. They are out of their depth, she said, and are “not willing to admit what they don’t know.” McGuire said the power needed to run such a huge facility will require “more than most of the power facilities in Arizona.”  Like McGuire and Ritz, Post’s challenger, Greg Johnsen, believes a large-scale data center is not a good fit for Marana. (Learn more about Johnsen here). Johnsen said the local government, local businesses and community members need to collaborate more to create a shared vision for Marana going forward.  “People need representation and they need a voice,” he said. “The council did not seem to be listening to anybody. I’m here to put the people first.”  Prince, who is aligned with McGuire, Johnsen and Ritz on their shared website, does not share specific information about the data center on her website, but posted she is “running to support responsible growth that fits our surroundings.” (Learn more about Prince here). Write-in council candidate Jackie Craig said she understands both ways of thinking about the data center. (Learn more about Craig here).  “I think it’s a matter of trust,” she said of the proposal. “They’ve been assured of all these things and they believe them. There are a lot of positives.”  The town needs employment opportunities, she said.  “Workers are very much in favor because of the construction jobs that it would create,” she said. “I can’t criticize the council members. I don’t know what they were told.” Detention center  About a month after the Marana Town Council approved rezoning for the data center, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced its intention to open an immigration detention center in Marana.  The site is currently a closed private prison owned by Management and Training Corporation, or MTC, at 12610 W. Silverbell Road. No final agreement has been signed yet, said Nissa Arnita, a spokesperson with MTC.  “Because there is no contract in place, we are not in a position to share additional details,” she said. “If an agreement is finalized, our focus will remain on restoring good local jobs, supporting the Marana economy, and operating the facility with high standards of safety, professionalism, and dignity.”  The building has a capacity of 513 people, according to state documents, but a federal procurement order released earlier this year could push that number to nearly 800. Similar facilities have opened across the country to accommodate President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign. Hundreds of news reports detail dire conditions within the facilities while protestors and law enforcement have been clashing for months at several detention centers nationwide.  While the Town of Marana has not publicly opposed the immigration detention center, the Tucson City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing it.  Post said such a resolution would be “meaningless” and could further divide the community. “Because it was a prison and they have the correct zoning, there’s not a lot that we could do or should do to stop it,” he said. “This is not a Marana issue. This is a federal issue. You need to call your congressman or congresswoman. That’s where things take place on this issue.”  Craig said she is for immigration enforcement when it is carried out in a “normal, legal way” and doesn’t like to see the detention centers as they are run now, “without timely due process.” “I am very against the way it was done in Minneapolis,” she said. “It was very violent and I am very much against that.”  However, she said, since the facility  in Marana is privately owned, the federal government is working directly with the private owners. Essentially, she said, there is little the town council can do. Ritz, who is strongly opposed to having an immigration detention center in Marana, said saying nothing can be done is a cop-out.  “They are constantly talking about how they cannot do stuff,” she said. “Anyone who says their hands are tied should never be elected to anything. It’s a really useful excuse and then you’re never having to be held accountable.”  Johnsen, the challenger for mayor, also believes the town should take a strong stand.  “The immigration detention center will not benefit the town of Marana. And if it does not benefit the town, it should not be allowed,” he said.  “There is already division in the town over this. Opening this facility will make the division more pronounced, requiring the town to use its resources including the police department to keep protesters and others safe.” Both Ritz and McGuire said the issue is not just about immigration politics The centers, Ritz said, “act as an economic depressant, invite controversy, and strains on our police department and emergency services due to interactions between ICE and residents.”  “Marana can do without this detention center because it divides our community, brings unwanted attention to our town,” she said, “and violates the Constitutional protections I swore to defend when I entered military service and swore the Oath of Enlistment.” McGuire agrees.  “The question is whether having a private prison or a detention center is a good thing for Marana, period,” she said. “From a fiscally conservative and healthy community point of view, the answer should be no.” Keep Arizona Informed Arizona Luminaria’s staff is working tirelessly to bring you in-depth reporting on Arizona’s 2026 elections. Help us continue this important work by donating to our nonprofit newsroom today. The post Marana 2026 election guide: What candidates say about ICE detention center, data center appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a392b1a1972385678343447 Norway World Cup fans take over Times Square as team prepares for Senegal match te 2026-06-22T12:31:22.674Z Norway World Cup fans take over Times Square as team prepares for Senegal match Norway is set to take on Senegal in their second 2026 FIFA World Cup match of the tournament on Monday night at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Several hours before the whistle blew on the pitch, Norwegian fans flocked to Times Square in the heart of New York City to give their squad a proper sendoff. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE Hundreds of Norway fans performed the "Viking Row" to offer proper support of their nation’s best soccer players. Max Bretos, the voice of Major League Soccer’s LA FC, posted a video on his X account showing the flock of fans at Times Square. "Imagine you are heading to Times Square NYC to see ‘Les Miserables’ and you stumble into this …" he wrote on X. Norway enters the Group I match in first place after a resounding win over Iraq. The team has yet to play France in the group stage, which will come in its finale. FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE Senegal will really have to dig deep in order to come away with a point. Containing soccer star Erling Haaland is a mission in and of itself. "Yes, Haaland, but it's not Haaland alone," Senegal reserve goalkeeper Mory Diaw said through an interpreter. "Haaland by himself, he can’t do anything. He needs his teammates, so it’s not how do we stop Haaland. It’s up to us to be prepared for the game against Norway." Senegal head coach Pepe Thiaw said that being able to keep Norway at bay starts with neutralizing Haaland. "Haaland obviously doesn’t need any introducing," Thiaw said. "We’ve got good defenders. We’ve got very high-level defenders who have played in very high-level competitions and have come across strikers of this caliber." The match will begin at 8 p.m. ET. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a392b07197238567834343e How to stop scam texts from targeting aging parents te 2026-06-22T12:31:03.220Z How to stop scam texts from targeting aging parents Scam texts are annoying for everyone. For older adults with memory issues, they can become financially disastrous. Rob from Kennesaw, Georgia, is dealing with that exact situation. His mom uses her iPhone for nearly everything, and scam texts keep pulling her into links, purchases and political donation pages. His story shows why this problem needs more than another reminder to "be careful." Here's what Rob asked us: "My mom is 81 years old with mild dementia. She uses her iPhone for everything and gets bombarded with texts all day from scams and political campaigns. Last year, I found that she had given $25 to a campaign, and over about two months, they charged more than $5,000 across two cards. Fortunately, I disputed the charges and got the money refunded. The problem is, the texts keep coming. Every couple of weeks, she clicks something and buys a service she does not need. She tells me she does not remember doing it, but I can see the texts and browser history. I already have the new iOS text filter on, but she opens the filtered texts and starts looking through them. I am so frustrated. Is there a way to stop all texts except known contacts, or are there any other ideas?" Rob, I get why you're frustrated. You are doing the right thing by watching the accounts, disputing charges and trying to keep your mom safe. But with mild dementia involved, reminders only go so far. She may truly have no memory of clicking a link or buying something. That means the phone needs more guardrails. The goal is to make risky texts harder to see, risky links harder to tap and surprise charges harder to complete. You do that by tightening the phone, the carrier account, the payment setup and the bank alerts. Let's walk through the settings and safeguards that can help protect her while still letting her use the phone for the people and services she actually needs. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report SCAMMERS EXPLOITED MOM’S FEARS TO STEAL HER ENTIRE LIFE'S SAVINGS A scam text may look obvious to you. For someone with mild dementia, it may look urgent, familiar or harmless. That matters because scammers rely on quick reactions. A text may say a package is delayed, a donation needs confirmation, or an account needs attention. One tap can lead to a payment page. One saved card can turn that tap into a charge. So, the goal changes. You are not trying to make your parent perfect at spotting scams. You are trying to reduce the number of risky choices that appear in front of them. If your parent uses an iPhone, start with Apple's built-in Screen Time controls. The built-in iPhone option is Communication Limits. This setting can limit who can contact your parent through Phone, FaceTime, Messages and supported Apple communication features. Before you start, make sure iCloud Contacts are turned on. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud and look under Saved to iCloud for Contacts. Make sure Contacts is enabled. You may need to tap See All or Show All to find it. On her iPhone: Set the Screen Time passcode yourself. Avoid using a code your parent already knows or might guess. This passcode helps keep those settings from being changed later. One important note: Contacts Only allows communication with people saved in Contacts. For tighter control, review her Contacts list and remove anyone unfamiliar. Downtime can make the iPhone quieter during certain hours. That can help if your loved one tends to click around at night or during times when you cannot check in. To turn on Downtime: Then make sure trusted contacts can still get through: This may feel restrictive at first. However, if cards keep getting canceled and reissued, a safer setup can protect both her money and your peace of mind. Apple's message filtering can help. In newer versions of iOS, unknown senders can be sorted into a separate area. However, those messages may still be viewable, which is exactly the issue Rob described. His mom sees the badge, opens Messages and starts looking through filtered texts. To check unknown sender filtering on an iPhone: Then check spam filtering: Keep this on, but do not rely on it alone. If your parent can still open filtered texts and tap links, you need more protection. This is a small setting that can make a real difference. If the red Messages badge keeps pulling your parent back into the app, turn off badges for Messages. To turn off Messages badges: She can still receive texts. However, the red number will no longer invite her to hunt through filtered messages. For some families, that one change can reduce the urge to check every message. If your parent uses a Samsung phone with the latest available Android and One UI software, start by checking for updates. To check for software updates: Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer Then turn on spam protection in Google Messages: Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer To block and report a scam text in Google Messages: Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer Scam texts are the bigger issue in Rob's case, but scam calls often come from the same world of bad actors. On a Samsung phone, turn on Samsung's Caller ID and spam protection. To turn it on: Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer Then turn on stronger spam blocking: Samsung says Galaxy phones can use Smart Call to identify suspected spam callers and block spam or scam calls. This will not stop every scam call. Still, it adds another layer. Samsung does not have the same Communication Limits setup as the iPhone. However, you can still reduce risk with Digital Wellbeing and parental controls. To set an app timer on a Samsung phone: This can help reduce repeated checking or late-night clicking, especially if scam texts keep pulling your loved one back into the Messages app. You can also explore Google Family Link if it fits your family situation. Family Link can help manage app use, screen time and some account controls, depending on the Google account and phone setup. Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer This may help a caregiver manage app installs, screen time and some account controls. The exact options depend on the Google account and phone setup. The next step is her cell carrier. Some blocking happens at the network level before the text reaches the phone. Call the carrier and say something like: "My mom is an older adult with memory issues. She is being financially targeted through scam texts. What is the strongest SMS spam and scam blocking you can add to her line?" Ask the carrier: Changing her number is inconvenient. In a severe case, though, it may be worth considering. If her number is already circulating through scam lists and political donation databases, a new number could slow the flood. If the texts continue, block the sender and report the message as junk. You can also report unwanted texts to the FCC through its consumer complaint center. THE ONE THING THAT COULD PROTECT YOUR PARENTS FROM SCAMMERS  This is one of the most important steps. If your parent can tap a link and pay instantly, the phone remains too open. Removing saved cards adds friction. That friction can stop a bad click from becoming a charge. To remove cards from iPhone Wallet: Then turn off saved credit cards in Safari: On a Samsung phone, check Samsung Wallet first: Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer One important note: deleting a card from Samsung Wallet removes it from the phone, but it does not cancel the physical card. To close the card completely, contact the card issuer. Then check Google Wallet: Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer Also, remove saved cards from shopping sites, PayPal, campaign donation sites and browsers. Check retail apps, delivery apps, donation platforms and streaming services too. If the card is stored somewhere, a scam page may be only a few taps away. If your parent still needs to make occasional purchases, consider using one separate low-limit card. This can contain the damage if she clicks on another bad link. You can also ask the card issuer about online purchase restrictions, merchant blocks and daily spending limits. Another option is a prepaid card with a small balance. That can give her some independence while protecting her main accounts. If you are comparing card options for an older parent, our guide to the best credit cards for seniors and retirees at Cyberguy.com breaks down features that may matter, including fees, fraud protections and everyday benefits. Banks and credit unions may offer tools that help families protect older adults from fraud. Ask the bank about: Also, ask whether the bank can flag repeated political donations or recurring online charges for review. Do not assume the first customer service rep knows every option. Ask for the fraud department or an elder financial exploitation team if the bank has one. A trusted contact can give a financial institution someone to reach if it sees warning signs. This does not automatically give that person full access to the account. However, it can help the bank contact someone reliable if something looks wrong. For Rob, this could be especially useful because he already monitors his mom's accounts. A trusted contact setup may make it easier for the bank to involve him when unusual activity appears. This is where the situation gets serious. If your mom cannot remember purchases and keeps getting pulled into payment links, it may be time to talk with an elder-law attorney. Ask about a financial power of attorney or other legal tools that let you protect her money. This does not mean taking away her dignity. It means creating a plan before scammers and aggressive fundraisers drain more money. The right setup depends on your state, her diagnosis, her finances and her ability to make decisions. An elder-law attorney can help you avoid mistakes that create family or banking problems later. Texts may be the entry point, but scammers often move people across email, websites and payment pages. Since Rob already has access to his mom's email and banking, he should also check: To check subscriptions on iPhone: To check Google Play subscriptions on a Samsung phone: Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer Then check the browser history and saved payment methods. To clear Safari history on iPhone: To delete browsing data in Samsung Internet: Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer This can remove old scam pages or saved site data that your parent may accidentally revisit, though it will not block new scam texts. To delete browsing data in Chrome on Android: Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer This will not stop future scams by itself. However, it can remove old pages that she may revisit. If your parent uses an iPhone, Screen Time can limit purchases and app installs. To restrict purchases on iPhone: If your parent uses a Samsung phone, you can add purchase controls through Google Play. To require purchase authentication on a Samsung phone: Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer This can help if scam texts lead her to download apps or pay for unnecessary services. Since your mom has already been financially targeted, identity theft protection is worth considering. Our #1 pick for identity theft protection can help monitor for signs of identity theft, suspicious activity and fraud alerts. Identity theft protection will not stop every scam text. However, it can help you spot signs that her personal information is being misused elsewhere. See my tips and best picks on Best Identity Theft Protection at Cyberguy.com Scammers often get personal information from data broker sites, old records, public listings and marketing databases. A data removal service can help reduce how much of her information is floating around online. That may help cut down on scam targeting over time. This isn’t instant. It also will not stop every message. Still, it can be very useful as part of a broader protection plan. 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 For phone and device protection, our #1 pick for antivirus helps protect iPhone, Android, Mac and PC devices from malware, phishing links, unsafe downloads and other online threats. On an iPhone, antivirus software works differently than it does on a PC. The bigger value is usually safer browsing, phishing protection and alerts for risky links. On a Samsung phone, mobile security tools can also help warn about risky websites, phishing attempts and suspicious links. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com Rob, start with the changes that reduce the most risk right away. If your mom uses an iPhone, set Screen Time Communication Limits to contacts only. Then turn off Messages badges so filtered texts stop grabbing her attention. After that, remove saved cards from Wallet, Safari and shopping accounts. If your parent uses a Samsung phone, update the phone, turn on Google Messages spam protection, block repeat senders and enable Samsung's spam call protection. Then remove saved cards from Samsung Wallet, Google Wallet and shopping apps. Next, call the carrier and ask for the strongest scam-text protection available. Then call the bank and ask about trusted contacts, transaction alerts, merchant blocks and lower limits. Finally, talk with an elder-law attorney if the problem keeps happening. At this point, you are dealing with a financial safety issue, not a normal spam-text annoyance.  HOW TO HAND OFF DATA PRIVACY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS TO A TRUSTED LOVED ONE  Rob's situation is heartbreaking because his mom likely has no idea how often this is happening. She may truly believe she did not buy anything. That is what makes dementia-related scam protection so hard. The goal isn’t to shame her or strip away every bit of independence. The goal is to make the phone safer before the next scam text arrives. A few settings can help. But the real protection comes from layering phone limits, carrier tools, payment restrictions and bank alerts. Scammers are counting on confusion, curiosity and one easy click. Families need to make that click harder to reach and harder to turn into a charge. What steps have you taken to protect an aging loved one from scam texts, risky links or surprise charges? 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/6a392af31972385678343435 Ice Cube apologizes after Lance Stephenson brawl leads to ejection, forfeit in BIG3 opening weekend te 2026-06-22T12:30:43.773Z Ice Cube apologizes after Lance Stephenson brawl leads to ejection, forfeit in BIG3 opening weekend Lance Stephenson hasn't played in the NBA since 2022. But if you were wondering whether he's mellowed out with age, the answer appears to be a resounding no. The former Indiana Pacers guard found himself at the center of a wild brawl during the BIG3’s opening weekend, earning an ejection and a suspension. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Stephenson, who now plays for Miami 305, appeared to tackle LA Riot's Devin Ebanks on a drive to the basket before briefly putting him in a headlock. Moments later, he took a swing at Jordan Crawford as players rushed into the scrum.  Teammate Michael Beasley was involved in a separate altercation with Dwight Howard, and both Beasley and Stephenson were tossed from the game. Miami 305 ultimately forfeited after being reduced to just two available players. As a Pacers fan, this really brought me back to the good ol' days. Remember when Lance blew in LeBron's ear during the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals? Classic stuff. EX-NBA STARS GET INTO SKIRMISH DURING BIG3 BASKETBALL GAME Unfortunately for Stephenson and Beasley, the league wasn't nearly as entertained. BIG3 Commissioner Clyde Drexler announced Sunday that both players have been suspended one game. In an official statement, Drexler said the league embraces physical play and trash talk, but added that "fighting of any kind will not be tolerated" and that protecting the integrity of the game and the safety of those on and around the court remains a top priority. To ensure Miami 305 can still meet the league's minimum roster requirements, the suspensions will be staggered. Stephenson will serve his suspension in Week 2, while Beasley will sit out Week 3. "Apologies to everybody watching the Miami 305 vs. LA Riot on CBS yesterday," BIG3 founder Ice Cube wrote on X Sunday. "We all wanted to see a great basketball game. That wasn't it." For better or worse, though, the incident served as a reminder of why Stephenson was always must-watch television. And apparently, retirement from the NBA hasn't changed that one bit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3928ad19723856783433f2 Vigil planned for 18-year-old tourist killed in Central Park horse-drawn carriage incident te 2026-06-22T12:21:01.726Z Vigil planned for 18-year-old tourist killed in Central Park horse-drawn carriage incident Elected officials and animal welfare advocates will gather for a vigil to be held on Monday to honor the 18-year-old tourist who died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park last Wednesday. Romanch Mahajan, who was visiting New York City from India with his family, suffered fatal injuries when the horse became spooked and bolted off. It ran down West Drive before its carriage flipped over after crashing into another carriage. Mahajan's father said that his son died trying to save his mother, who had fallen out of the carriage following the impact. MAN KILLED AFTER HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE BOLTS AND FLIPS NEAR POPULAR NEW YORK CITY TOURIST DESTINATION New Yorkers for Clean, Livable, and Safe Streets (NYCLASS) announced that it would hold the vigil to honor Mahajan at the Cherry Hill Fountain near where the incident occurred. The organization also announced that the city's "Ryder’s Law" will be renamed "Romanch’s Law" in Mahajan's memory. Ryder's Law is a bill that aims to phase out horse-drawn carriages in NYC. The bill was proposed in 2022 by former New York City Council member Bob Holden after a horse named Ryder collapsed on a street in Hell's Kitchen and later died. Council Member Chris Marte renewed the call for the bill's passage after Mahajan's death, and Council Speaker Julie Menin said that a hearing for the bill would take place in July. "It is now time to act. The Council recently introduced Ryder’s Law to address longstanding concerns surrounding the horse carriage industry, and we will hold a hearing on the bill in July. We look forward to hearing from all stakeholders and reviewing measures to address horse welfare and public safety concerns as we work toward a thoughtful solution to this urgent issue." Menin said in a statement. Alexander Kemp, administrative vice president of Transport Workers Union Local 100, said in a statement Friday that "our hearts go out to the family" of Romanch Mahajan. "Words can’t express the enormity of this tragedy," Kemp said. "We are taking the first steps towards addressing safety issues." Kemp added at a news conference Friday that the union is putting together new safety training protocols with feedback from the horse carriage operators that will be rolled out, and that about 200 carriage owners and drivers will be required to follow. Horse-drawn carriage usage in Central Park has been a hotly debated topic, with animal rights groups calling for an outright ban on the practice. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated that he would work with the city council, the industry and animal welfare advocates to seek to end horse-drawn carriages in the park, promising to "deliver a just transition that protects workers while ending horse-drawn carriages in Central Park once and for all." Fox News Digital reached out to Central Park Conservancy, NYCLASS, NYPD, TWU Local 100 and Council Member Chris Marte's office for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39288419723856783433d3 Alan Greenspan, Fed Chairman Through Prosperity and Crisis, Dies at 100 te 2026-06-22T12:20:20.258Z Alan Greenspan, Fed Chairman Through Prosperity and Crisis, Dies at 100 The pre-eminent economic policymaker of his time and a skilled political operator, he favored market-friendly stances that would later come to be associated with destructive financial forces. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3926561972385678343367 Chicago resident living in shadows of Obama Presidential Center reveal chaos caused by years-long construction te 2026-06-22T12:11:02.551Z Chicago resident living in shadows of Obama Presidential Center reveal chaos caused by years-long construction CHICAGO – A man who has lived on Chicago’s South Side for 18 years and now lives in the shadow of the newly opened Barack Obama Presidential Center described to Fox News Digital the havoc he says the years-long construction project wreaked on his housing complex. Akoma Amanze is a local cab driver who lives in Jackson Park Terrace, a low-income housing community directly across the street from the 19.3 acre campus dedicated to the 44th president. Over the weekend, while thousands of people from across the country — celebrities and ordinary folks alike — swarmed the area to visit Obama's new campus that features a museum, library, gardens and recreational activities, Amanze and other residents took in the spectacle. But Amanze told Fox News Digital the buzz across the street was nothing new. While he made it very clear that he supports Obama, and described living at Jackson Park Terrace as a "very good experience," Amanze and others in his complex dealt with massive headaches caused by the construction. OBAMA CENTER EMBEDS 'INDIGENOUS' LAND MESSAGE ON CONTROVERSIAL SITE He described the construction process, which began in 2021, as "sometimes very, very disturbing." SUBCONTRACTORS SAY THEY’RE OWED MILLIONS, FACE FINANCIAL RUIN, AFTER HELPING BUILD OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER "He's my man, and I'm excited that this site is here" said Amanze, referring to Obama, "but as a resident, there has been a lot of things [that] have stopped us here." "On two occasions, my apartment flooded while they were digging the lower level of that project," he said. "Two times. And I had to deal with the ramifications of that twice. Those ramifications were that all my apartment was flooded, and I had to throw away everything on the floor. Boxes, papers, clothes, I had to throw them away." BUREAUCRATS HIDE TRUE PRICE OF OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER AS TAXPAYERS HIT WITH INFRASTRUCTURE BILL He said he had to suck the water out of his home himself, and then clean the entire mess up himself. Despite the destruction, according to Amanze, neither the complex's management nor representatives from the Obama Center offered to help deal with the fallout, financially or otherwise. Then there was the reverberation from the digging, he said. "Sometimes, you stay in bed or in the apartment, [and] the digging — sometimes when they were digging deep— [it] would be shaking your bed," he said. "I had that experience all through the construction." OBAMA’S LEGACY PROJECT OFFERS LITTLE HOPE FOR CHICAGO’S SOUTH SIDE RESIDENTS Across the street used to be a community park where Amanze said he "more or less raised all [his] children." "In fact, my last child, that is 14 today, there used to be a favorite swing on that park where I took him every time he starts crying or he starts showing signs of stress," Amanze said. "I take him there, and I put him on that swing, and I swing him up and down, and then he will fall asleep, and then I bring him back home." The park is gone now, but Amanze is not bitter. "When things are happening that you do not have the power to stop, you just have to learn to live with it," he said. "I just learned to live with it. I'm not upset. I'm excited that my brother Obama was able to establish something this big in my neighborhood. At least in my mind, I'm a part of the history." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3926431972385678343352 Scientists find 'signs of life' inside 5,300-year-old mummy in remarkable discovery te 2026-06-22T12:10:43.172Z Scientists find 'signs of life' inside 5,300-year-old mummy in remarkable discovery Researchers have uncovered traces of ancient microbes inside a mummy — unexpected "signs of life" that may have persisted for more than 5,300 years. The study, recently published in the journal Microbiome, centers on Ötzi the Iceman, a mummy found by a tourist inside a glacier in the Alps in 1991, news agency SWNS reported. Ötzi's remains date back to 3300 B.C., before Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids were built. He was between 25 and 35 years old when he died, and stood roughly 5 feet 2 inches tall. ANCIENT PALACE DISCOVERY CHALLENGES THE MYTH BEHIND SPARTA'S RISE TO POWER Researchers originally believed he succumbed to exposure or exhaustion while crossing the Alps, though later examinations found that an arrowhead was lodged in his left shoulder — suggesting he likely bled to death. Experts at Eurac Research found that Ötzi's remains still contain a complex community of ancient and modern microorganisms — offering a rare glimpse into the microbial past of early humans. While studying the mummy at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano, Italy, researchers found cold-adapted yeasts and genetic traces of bacteria from Ötzi's ancient gut microbiome. They also differentiated between microorganisms that were present during Ötzi's lifetime and those that colonized his body after his death, using tissue samples, swabs and genetic analysis. COULD NOAH'S ARK REMAINS BE BURIED IN TURKEY? NEW FINDINGS REVIVE AGE-OLD DEBATE The team analyzed ice from the surface of Ötzi’s body, as well as meltwater inside the mummy. Researchers also drew on intestinal tissue and stomach-content data from previous studies. A surprising discovery was the presence of cold-adapted yeast species, likely originating from the glacial environment, which have persisted on Ötzi’s body to the present day. Ötzi's microbiome is also unique in that it contains gut bacteria that aren't typically found in the intestines of modern humans, researchers said. "Ötzi therefore offers a rare glimpse into humanity’s microbial past," Eurac Research noted in a statement. Some of the microbes may still exist in a dormant state more than 5,000 years after Ötzi's death, as his body sits at the South Tyrol Museum, the experts said. Elisabeth Vallazza, director of the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, described the mummy's preservation condition as "very stable today." 'WELL-PRESERVED' 5,000-YEAR-OLD DOG BURIED WITH BONE DAGGER UNEARTHED IN ANCIENT BOG "Close microbiological monitoring ensures that the mummy suffers no damage," said Vallazza in a statement. "But further research and full conservation efforts are certainly needed to preserve it for many more generations." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Despite the findings, there is still mystery surrounding how microorganisms survive and interact within Ötzi's frozen remains. The conditions "are not yet fully understood," said conservation expert and co-author Marco Samadelli, as SWNS reported. "This study expands our knowledge in this area." Frank Maixner, director of the Institute for Mummy Studies at Eurac Research, said the discovery points to a continuous presence of certain microorganisms on the mummy throughout its long history. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "These yeasts have accompanied Ötzi on his long journey through the millennia," Maixner said in a statement. Ötzi is "not a static relic, but a dynamic biological system," he added. The latest findings add to a growing body of recent research on mummies and other ancient remains. Earlier this spring, officials announced that researchers from the University of Barcelona discovered a copy of Homer's "Iliad" placed on top of a mummy in Egypt. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Last year, utility workers in Lima, Peru, uncovered a millennia-old mummy while on the job. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3923ea19723856783432f1 Giants' Rafael Devers expresses frustration with pinch-run decision amid one-run loss to Marlins te 2026-06-22T12:00:42.555Z Giants' Rafael Devers expresses frustration with pinch-run decision amid one-run loss to Marlins The San Francisco Giants were attempting to rally down one run in the top of the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins on Sunday when Rafael Devers reached first base on a walk. Giants manager Tony Vitello was about to pinch-run for Devers in hopes of adding speed on the bases to tie the game. Jonah Cox ran toward first while Devers tried to shoo him away. Devers pleaded from first base to stay in the game while Cox was caught in the middle of the ordeal. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff. Jung Hoo Lee, the next Giants batter, flied out and then Willy Adames grounded into a double play. The Marlins secured the 2-1 win. Vitello seemed to understand Devers’ reasoning for wanting to stay in the game but also knew that Devers was battling some leg soreness. He said that once he made the decision to have Cox come into the game, there was no turning back. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "So, just going with what our best effort is to win the game," the first-year MLB manager said, via MLB.com. "Obviously, you'd like to get Jonah to go get it back, you know, he's relatively quick to the plate, but on a double, going with our best chance to be able to score." Vitello said he didn’t think the situation warranted another conversation with Devers outside of their daily chats. San Francisco fell to 31-46 with the loss. Miami improved to 40-38. The Giants acquired Devers in a blockbuster trade with the Boston Red Sox last season, but seem willing to part ways with him before this year’s trade deadline. Multiple reports indicated last week that the Giants were exploring the possibility of a fire sale making Devers, Adames and Matt Chapman available. Devers is hitting .238 with 11 home runs and a majors-leading 23 doubles. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a391859197238567834315e America won't last another 250 years based on the 'current administration,' MS NOW guest warns te 2026-06-22T11:11:21.201Z America won't last another 250 years based on the 'current administration,' MS NOW guest warns MS NOW guest and podcast host Akilah Hughes warned on Sunday that America may not last another 250 years based on the current trajectory. "I don’t think America is making it to 500, if we’re on the same trajectory," Hughes said on "Current with Jacob Soboroff." "You know, 250 was a stretch." After being pressed to continue, Hughes went on to blame the Trump administration for her concerns. BILL MAHER TELLS LIBERALS TO STOP 'PARTISAN SULKING' AND JOIN AMERICA 250 PARTY "We have a concerted effort from the current administration to forget about history, to sort of destroy public education, to destroy public works, to privatize everything," Hughes said. "And if we know one thing about corporations, you know, in the long term, they are not giving back to the people." She continued, "I think we are a very young democracy. There are so many other countries that have come and gone, and I don’t know why we believe we are immune to that." EXCLUSIVE LOOK INSIDE AMERICA250 TIME CAPSULE REVEALS ARTIFACTS PRESERVING US HISTORY Hughes went on to call it a "pessimistic time" in the U.S., especially for young people. However, Hughes' fellow panelist, Aminatou Sow, admitted that, though she agreed with Hughes, she has seen more optimistic energy from her fellow Americans. "I live in New York City, and the energy that I see here from people who just refuse to give up. Our community is just like so tenacious. And I’m like, this is the energy that America has. For 250 years, horrible people have been trying to destroy this place, and they have not succeeded. And so it’s not going to happen on our watch," Sow said. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment. ONLY 27 PERCENT OF DEMOCRATS WILL DISPLAY AMERICAN FLAG ON JULY 4: POLL Other MS NOW hosts and guests have expressed pessimism towards the America 250 celebrations as July 4 approaches. MS NOW host Al Sharpton previously suggested that it was "crazy" to expect Black people to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. According to a Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted June 12–15 among 1,537 U.S. adults, 64% of Republicans said they would display an American flag or flag bunting outside their home this July 4 compared with just 27% of Democrats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3918451972385678343155 8 common food preservatives linked to higher risk of high blood pressure and heart disease te 2026-06-22T11:11:01.684Z 8 common food preservatives linked to higher risk of high blood pressure and heart disease Common food preservatives may contribute to higher risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to a large French study. Researchers analyzed data from 112,395 adults averaging 42 years of age, assessing their detailed dietary intake with an average follow-up of nearly eight years. Among the participants, 5,544 developed hypertension during the follow-up period, and 2,450 experienced cardiovascular disease events. 'ADDICTIVE' ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS LINKED TO SPIKE IN CHRONIC DISEASE, RESEARCHERS WARN Higher consumption of total non-antioxidant preservatives was associated with a 29% greater risk of hypertension and a 16% higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Higher consumption of total antioxidant preservatives was linked to a 22% spike in hypertension risk. Out of the 17 preservative additives consumed by at least 10% of participants, eight in particular were associated with higher rates of hypertension, including the following. HEART SURGEON REVEALS WHAT TO EAT (AND NOT EAT) FOR OPTIMAL CARDIAC HEALTH Only one of the preservatives – ascorbic acid, which is the food additive form of vitamin C – was significantly associated with higher cardiovascular disease risk. The finding does not mean that dietary vitamin C itself causes cardiovascular disease, the researchers noted. The study examined ascorbic acid in the form used as a food additive in processed foods, not vitamin C from fruits, vegetables or supplements. The findings were published in the European Heart Journal. "This is a very important study that puts together what we already know – that preservatives of all kinds raise blood pressure and contribute directly to heart disease and stroke over eight years," Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Whereas potassium itself can lower blood pressure, the additive potassium sorbate has previously been found to be associated with hypertension in a large study in the European Heart Journal," the doctor, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital. "Potassium metabisulphite was also found to raise pressure in the same study." The same was found for sodium nitrite in the new study, Siegel noted, with 73% of participants consuming it regularly – "mostly in processed foods like hot dogs, ham, bacon and deli meats." "This has been found in previous research for many years," he added. Siegel also discussed the 22% increased risk linked to ascorbic acid. "I am dubious about this association, as it has not generally been found before, but perhaps the risk is when it is used as a chemical preservative." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "For all the sodium additives, this is expected, but surprising with extracts of rosemary and citric acid – the key to both of these ingredients is when they are used as preservatives (chemicals)," he added. As this was an observational study, it could not prove that the additives caused the health conditions. Also, the participants who volunteered for the study were generally healthier, more educated and more often female than the general French population, the researchers noted. There was also the chance that hypertension was underdiagnosed in some participants. While the researchers estimated people's dietary intake as accurately as possible, there was a chance that some consumption was inaccurately reported. The authors emphasized that these findings need to be confirmed in further research of other populations. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ If the results are replicated in future research, some food preservatives may face additional safety reviews focused on their effects on the cardiovascular system, the researchers suggested. "The take-home is to use natural ingredients as much as possible, and especially beware of sodium chemical preservatives when it comes to risk of heart disease and stroke from associated hypertension," Siegel concluded. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a391832197238567834314c Democrats aim to kill school choice from Wisconsin to the rest of the US te 2026-06-22T11:10:42.235Z Democrats aim to kill school choice from Wisconsin to the rest of the US At a recent town hall, both leading Democratic candidates for the governorship of Wisconsin, state Rep. Francesca Hong and former Lieutenant Gov. Mandela Barnes, pledged to abolish the school choice program in their state. Meanwhile, the progressive legal organization Law Forward filed a suit that could end the Dairy State’s school choice programs, alleging that these programs run afoul of the state constitution. The 2000 state supreme court ruling that permitted vouchers did so only so long as the state legislature provides "sufficient resources" to traditional public schools. Even though the state currently funds Milwaukee Public Schools to the tune of $25,000 per student, Law Forward alleges that these resources are insufficient. Wisconsin’s highest court may be primed to agree — the court flipped to a progressive majority in 2023. Were either effort to succeed, it would be a travesty for the 60,000 students who currently enroll in one of Wisconsin’s choice programs and a stain upon the Democratic Party’s record. It would signal that the party would rather cave to pressure from teachers unions and progressives than actually serve student needs. WISCONSIN STATE SUPERINTENDENT CALLS FOR SCHOOL CHOICE TO BE 'ELIMINATED' Milwaukee boasts the nation’s first voucher program after Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson teamed up with local civil rights groups to pass a choice policy in 1990. Notably, it was a civil rights framing, not appeals to libertarian or religious concerns, that won support. In his book "Voucher Wars," attorney Clint Bolick tells of the rows of African-American parents who supported the voucher by attending every court meeting. The Wall Street Journal ran three op-eds in support of the initiative and Bolick writes that "for the first time in a major national media outlet, the civil rights banner was unfurled over the school choice movement." Such a proclamation remains true. The primary beneficiaries of choice policies are the students who themselves receive vouchers and thereby can access school options that they could not otherwise afford.  Students who attend participating schools are more likely to attend college, persist through college and abstain from criminal activity into adulthood. HOUSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT TRYING TO WOO PARENTS WHILE LOSING STUDENTS AMID SCHOOL CHOICE COMPETITION Affluent families already leverage their resources to purchase homes in well-to-do communities with successful schools. Vouchers afford this same ability to everyone else. Other surprising beneficiaries of school choice, however, are students who remain in traditional public schools. There’s a robust body of literature that studies the so called "competitive effects" of school choice programs, whereby the competition from charter, private and other such options apply pressure to public schools such that they improve the outcomes of their own students. Good intentions are laudable, but nothing incentivizes institutional change quite like threatening the bottom line. In a recent Education Next report, researcher Patrick Graff compares the effects on academic outcomes of competitive pressure from school choice to the effects of increased spending. He writes that the expenditures of Florida’s choice programs "improved public school student achievement" far more than "had the same amount of new funding instead been spent directly through the public school system." Researchers have found similar effects in Milwaukee. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Wisconsin only leads the charge of a growing effort among Democrats to kill of school choice policies. Illinois ended a similar school choice program in 2023. Arizona Democrats have attempted several referenda to either end or limit choice policies in the Grand Canyon State. And countless policies at the state level have been proposed to heap burdensome regulations on education freedom. But these grim indications for school choice needn’t become reality. Florida is an instructive case study. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis won because a savvy social media campaign pressed the issue, emphasizing Democrat competitor Andrew Gillum’s opposition to school choice. In the end, DeSantis won because of so-called "school choice moms," including a significant share of African-American women who voted for him on the issue of school choice. However, this fight ends, it has several lessons for national reformers: The fate of voucher, tax credit and education savings account programs remains tenuous, even moderate Democrats are turning against education freedom, and most importantly, every student deserves access to quality education. Destroy these programs, and it may prove a win for Democrats, but it’s a loss for children and their families. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3916011972385678342dec Keir Starmer resigns as British prime minister and more top headlines te 2026-06-22T11:01:21.955Z Keir Starmer resigns as British prime minister and more top headlines 1. Keir Starmer resigns as British prime minister 2. US, Iran enter second day of talks for finalized deal 3. Critics call Obama's $800M center a political machine ROOTS OF RAGE — American youth radicalized online, accused in terror plots across the US. Continue reading … HIGH STAKES GAMBIT — Accused assassin's lawyers push bold penalty for prosecutors in Charlie Kirk murder. Continue reading … ‘NO REMORSE’ — Bartender’s dismembered remains found in lake after dad spots key clue. Continue reading … REALITY CHECK — Tim Howard claims the USMNT 'unequivocally' cannot win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Continue reading … GOLDEN STATE GOODBYE — ‘Biggest cash day ever seen’ sparks another mass exodus from California to Florida. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3915ee1972385678342de3 Pence says Iran agreement 'smacks of the kind of appeasement' Trump rejected in prior term te 2026-06-22T11:01:02.498Z Pence says Iran agreement 'smacks of the kind of appeasement' Trump rejected in prior term Former Vice President Mike Pence said that the Iran Memorandum of Understanding President Donald Trump signed last week "smacks of the kind of appeasement" Trump rejected in his first White House term. "The president deserves tremendous credit for taking the fight directly to Tehran, and every American should welcome the prospect of peace. No one wants another prolonged war in the Middle East, despite the flippant accusations from isolationists on the populist right," Pence asserted in a Wall Street Journal piece. Pence, however, characterized the agreement as nothing more than "a plan to make a plan." TRUMP'S IRAN GAMBLE DIVIDES GOP HAWKS AND 'AMERICA FIRST' CONSERVATIVES OVER WHAT VICTORY LOOKS LIKE "But the memorandum of understanding with Iran signed last week falls well short of what is required to end the Iranian threat. It smacks of the kind of appeasement the president rightly rejected during our first term. It isn’t the deal a defeated Iran should be getting. It isn’t even a deal—it’s a plan to make a plan," he asserted. "Maximum pressure worked. America’s military strength worked. The blockade worked. Iran came to the table because the regime’s existence teetered on a knife’s edge," Pence wrote. VANCE, IRANIAN OFFICIALS END FIRST ROUND OF TALKS IN SWITZERLAND, MOVE TO NEXT PHASE "This 60-day period should be used to secure what this agreement doesn’t yet provide: an end to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, an end to Iranian-backed terror, and an end to its half-century of warfare against the U.S. and Israel. If those reasonable goals cannot be achieved, Mr. Trump should let the armed forces finish the job," Pence wrote. ISRAELI AMBASSADOR WARNS IRAN'S GRIP ON LEBANON IS A 'WARNING SIGN' FOR MIDDLE EAST PEACE Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3915c51972385678342dc9 ‘The world knows we exist now’: Cape Verde fans lure neutral spectators to their side. te 2026-06-22T11:00:21.033Z ‘The world knows we exist now’: Cape Verde fans lure neutral spectators to their side. Dancing exuberantly in the bleachers and teaching the crowd Cape Verde chants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3913821972385678342d98 Heel Turn: Preparing for four major pro wrestling shows this weekend, Los Perros del Mal reformed and more te 2026-06-22T10:50:42.988Z Heel Turn: Preparing for four major pro wrestling shows this weekend, Los Perros del Mal reformed and more May was a wonderful month of pro wrestling, but June has a chance to finish with an absolute bang as this weekend will feature four major events across three companies and four brands. Saturday will be WWE's Night of Champions with the King and Queen of the Ring finals taking place. The winners will earn title shots at SummerSlam and there is much intrigue with both matches. Jey Uso will take on Oba Femi in the King of the Ring final and Liv Morgan will square off against Iyo Sky in the Queen of the Ring final. The Uso-Femi match will have repercussions for both of their storylines. Uso is trying to prove himself, again, as a wrestler who could become "the guy" with The Bloodline. Femi has the cloud of a loss to Brock Lesnar hanging over him after Clash in Italy. Uso could win and challenge either Cody Rhodes or Roman Reigns for their world titles. Femi could do the same, but the possibility of him interacting with Lesnar in some way is very high. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! On the women’s side, Morgan is already a world champion. The pursuit of winning both titles and becoming unbeatable with a shot at Rhea Ripley on the line could be the more interesting storyline. But Sky, a friend of Ripley’s, may draw even more eyeballs. Those are the main matches to be excited for on that card. Moreover, Night of Championship will showcase three title matches. Cody Rhodes booked himself a triple threat against Sami Zayn and Gunther for the Undisputed WWE Championship, Trick Williams will put the United States Championship on the line against Ricky Saints and Tiffany Stratton has the Women's United States Championship up for grabs against Jade Cargill. Sunday will feature three different events. WWE NXT’s The Great American Bash, AEW’s Forbidden Door and TNA’s Slammiversary. Each event with their own unique matches and storylines to watch. The Great American Bash will have four titles on the line. Lola Vice defending the NXT Women’s Championship against rising star Kendal Grey, Tony D’Angelo putting the NXT Championship up for grabs against Naraku, Myles Borne defending the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights and Wren Sinclair defending the WWE Women’s Speed Championship against either Arianna Grace or Izzi Dame. Saquon Shugars is also facing off against Dion Lennox. It will be an interesting show to see what the future of WWE holds. The Vice-Grey matchup might have the most on the line beyond the title. Vice is the AAA world mixed tag champion with Mr. Iguana. A loss could have her focused more on Mexico than NXT in the short-term future. Grey has been pegged as the future of NXT and giving her the title would certainly strap a rocket to her back. AEW Forbidden Door has a lot on the line as well. Specifically, the pay-per-view will determine who goes to All In for their world title shots. Will Ospreay takes on Swerve Strickland in the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament final while Mercedes Moné will take on Maya World in the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament final. Those matches will certainly raise the excitement for AEW’s biggest show of the year later this summer. Additionally, a 12-man tag team match inside a steel cage will determine whether Mark Briscoe finally gets a chance at the AEW World Championship. Briscoe and his team of five will take on MJF and his team of five. The teams were announced on "Dynamite" last week. Forbidden Door is also a fun show because it features pro wrestlers from around the world all in one place. To that point, Thekla will put the AEW Women’s World Championship on the line against Stardom’s Starlight Kid. Shota Umino will defend the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship against Pac. The AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship is on the line when Megan Bayne and Lena Kross take on Thunder Rosa and Olympia. Christian Cage and Adam Cope put the AEW World Tag Team Championship up for grabs against Clark Connors and David Finlay. Lastly, TNA holds its annual Slammiversary pay-per-view on the same night. All of the company’s six titles will be on the line during the show, which will include an Ultimate X match and a ladder match. Cedric Alexander, the X Division champion, puts his title on the line against Leon Slater, Frankie Kazarian, Mr. Elegance, Fabian Aichner, KC Navarro and Amazing Red. Ultimate X matches are always fun to watch and the competitors in this match will definitely bring excitement. Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance defend the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship against Rosemary and Allie. Mustafa Ali will hold an open challenge for the TNA International Championship. Lei Ying Lee and Xia Brookside’s rivalry will come to a head when Lee defends the TNA Knockouts World Championship. In the ladder match, Brian Myers and Bear Bronson put the TNA World Tag Team Championship against The Hardys and Vincent and Dutch, known as The Righteous. The Hardys were seemingly deleted by The Righteous in their Wicked Garden match. But they are set to resurrect themselves in a match that they’re known for. Myers and Bronson, of The System, will have a lot to handle to keep their titles. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The main event will feature Mike Santana defending the TNA World Championship against Nic Nemeth, who is calling his shot to get the title opportunity. Santana will look to keep his reign strong and make up for last year’s Slammiversary where he came up just short of winning the title against Trick Williams and Joe Hendry. Nemeth is a pro wrestling veteran in his own right and a former TNA world champion. If you’re not locked in now, you’ll be itching for it by Thursday night. == There are points when AAA may get lost in the shuffle with all of the incredible pro wrestling that is happening on television and streaming on a weekly basis. This week, El Grande Americano returned to the ring to a hero’s welcome. He received a major pop from the crowd as he made it back to the ring. But while Chad Gable is behind him, he is facing a brand-new threat – Perro del Mal. Los Perros del Mal has been one of the fiercest factions in Mexico since it first formed under Perro Aguyao Jr. The group has seen major stars join like Penta, Konnan, Hector Garza, Mephisto and several others. On Saturday night, the group was revived with a slew of fresh faces. Daga, Berto, Angel, Bronco Nima and Karmen Petrovic attacked El Grande Americano and took off their jackets to reveal their Los Perros del Mal T-shirts. The crowd was frenzied, as was social media. It will be interesting to see where the story goes for group and who decides to join them. == It has been quite a long time since Ausitn Aries had gold around his waist. On Saturday’s "MLW Fusion," the former TNA champion defeated Blue Panther to win the MLW National Openweight Championship. Aries started with MLW as a broadcaster but he told Fox News Digital he was presented with an opportunity to get in the ring last year and put his body through the test. Since then, he’s been back full steam ahead. He shared his thoughts about returning to action last week. "It’s been great. Stepped in there to be a color commentator and kinda got the itch a little bit," he recalled. "They asked me if I was interested in doing the Opera Cup last year. And so, yeah, stepped in to do the Opera Cup and there was some real top talent – guys like Kushida and Paul London and Místico. "It was a real test for me to see where I was at physically at this stage of my career. I felt good. I felt like I had plenty left in the tank. I can still perform at the high level I expect from myself. So I have been able to parlay that into the last year, and I’m back as a full-time wrestler with MLW, and it’s been a lot of fun." He vowed to take the openweight title on the road with him and make it a global championship. == Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a39113e1972385678342d55 Cape Verde's Cinderella World Cup run stays intact with draw against Uruguay te 2026-06-22T10:41:02.261Z Cape Verde's Cinderella World Cup run stays intact with draw against Uruguay Cape Verde’s dream run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup continued on Sunday as the squad came to a 2-2 draw against Uruguay. The country is one of the smallest in the 48-team tournament, making their debut. The team was given one of the toughest draws in the event with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Group H. But the country got through its two toughest opponents with draws. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE Cape Verde wasn’t able to score in their World Cup debut against Spain, but found the back of the net twice against Uruguay. Kevin Pina scored on a free kick and Helio Varela scored the equalizer. The draw inched Cape Verde closer to the knockout stage. "This is something we owe to other smaller national teams — teams that struggled to qualify for a world tournament," Cape Verde coach Pedro Leitão said through an interpreter. Cape Verde now has two points. FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE "We’re also here to show that a country may be small, may struggle financially, but if they are resilient, if they can endure struggle, they can also stand shoulder to shoulder with other major teams and with players who are on another level," the coach added. Uruguay took a 2-1 lead after Maxi Arújo and Agustin Canobbio put their shots into the back of the net. But it was Varela who nailed the game-tying goal minutes after joining the game. "I dreamed of this," he said. "But I never imagined it would happen this way. Scoring my first goal for the national team on my World Cup debut is incredible. I have no words." Cape Verde has a chance to get into the World Cup's Round of 32 on Friday should they pick up a win over Saudi Arabia. Spain will take on Uruguay. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3911141972385678342d36 Pochettino Exclusive Interview, and Messi’s Hat Trick te 2026-06-22T10:40:20.794Z Pochettino Exclusive Interview, and Messi’s Hat Trick There are no limits to the USMNT’s ambitions at this World Cup. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a390aea19723856783426f6 Wyndham Clark doesn't have to be loved, but he does have to be respected after US Open triumph at Shinnecock te 2026-06-22T10:14:02.860Z Wyndham Clark doesn't have to be loved, but he does have to be respected after US Open triumph at Shinnecock One of the most fundamental pillars in sports is that every single fan has the right, and maybe even a responsibility of sorts, to pick a side. Sometimes the side you choose wins, and sometimes it loses. In golf, the latter happens far more often than the former, but sometimes an outlier emerges where the typical formula is flipped on its head, and a player almost nobody latched onto is left standing in the winner's circle all by their lonesome. Wyndham Clark was that outlier at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, and it's a role he not only looked comfortable playing across four days and 72 holes of major championship golf, but one he had to play. Beyond the typical touch of arrogance and brashness that we see from various figures in sports deemed a "villain" by the masses — who it's worth pointing out almost always enjoy success — Clark has well-accounted-for baggage. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! During the final round of the 2025 PGA Championship, Clark violently threw his driver behind him after an errant tee shot. The club ended up breaking, and the head of the club went through an advertisement sign just a few feet away from a volunteer on the tee box. He apologized for the incident the next day. Just a month later, after missing the cut by a shot at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont, Clark took apart two lockers inside the clubhouse in frustration. Weeks after damaging the lockers, Oakmont barred him from the property. Clark first apologized for the incident at Oakmont the following week at the Travelers Championship, and has done so on multiple occasions since, while explaining that he regretted his actions. Clark has done what anyone else in his situation would do: continue to apologize, begin to say the right things and try to move past the very public mistakes. Actions, however, do have consequences, and when a former major champion throws a driver through a sign and destroys two lockers inside a clubhouse, the consequence is the removal of the benefit of the doubt. The reality is that Clark's apologies fell on deaf ears, and no matter how genuine a message he's tried to articulate about regretting his mistakes, the public's mind has been made up. Fair or unfair, Clark has dues to pay. There are easier places to start paying those dues than a U.S. Open at Shinnecock, but it's fair to say he put down quite the down payment with his performance. From the moment Clark grabbed the lead on Thursday and the first round ended with him four shots clear of the field, the pitchforks were out, and they only got sharper as the week went on. From fans to legacy media to non-traditional media, every corner in the golf space was filled with people actively pulling for Wyndham to implode with the sense of pride unlike anything in recent memory. Given the sheer volume of it, you couldn't help but become numb to all the vitriol towards Clark on social media through the opening three rounds. WYNDHAM CLARK SURVIVES HOSTILE CROWD AND SAM BURNS CHARGE TO WIN SECOND US OPEN AT SHINNECOCK HILLS While Clark passed his first three tests of the week and carried a six-shot lead into the final round, Sunday's dose of hatred made the previous three days look like a post-dinner stroll in a gated community. But again, one of the key pillars in sports is choosing a side, and it just so happened that nine out of every 10 fans on property at Shinnecock on Sunday chose violence against Clark. Countless shouts for his ball to find a bunker the millisecond after he made contact with it, cheers when an approach shot rolled off the putting surface, and minor roars after each of his five bogeys during the final round. NBC reported during the telecast that some fans who were shouting things at Clark were removed from the property by authorities. Before Clark had even made the turn on Sunday, the classless crowd had lost containment, and Clark was paying his dues in the form of taking every lick imaginable from the galleries while trying to become a two-time U.S. Open champion. GOLF CHANNEL'S BRANDEL CHAMBLEE SPEAKS HARD TRUTH ABOUT TIGER WOODS' PROFANE BEHAVIOR ON THE GOLF COURSE Sunday was an 18-round fight Clark would have never signed up for, but it was the only one in which he could actually convey an impactful message. Just like Clark's outbursts at last year's PGA Championship and U.S. Open resulted in consequences for his actions, the same can be said for his resume. As a former Ryder Cup player who won the U.S. Open in 2023 and has a pair of signature event victories on the PGA Tour, Clark wasn't going to suddenly start getting back into any good graces of fans by getting into the mix on some minor stage. No, Clark was going to have to run through a fire to see what was on the other side, and what has to be there after going wire-to-wire at Shinnecock Hills for his second major title is respect. You can not like Wyndham Clark; you can fault him for his actions and how he handled himself in the immediate aftermath. You can choose not to believe anything he says is sincere, and that his two mistakes at previous majors simply reflect who he is. That would be a bit harsh and even more hypocritical as one human to another, but that's all fine — you have the right as a sports fan to pick your side. It doesn't mean you can't also tip your cap to what Clark accomplished at one of the game's most iconic venues with the entire world seemingly rooting for his demise. As cliché as it sounds, maybe Clark successfully playing the role he forced himself into is a sign of him maturing as a person. Only time and future actions will tell, and the golf world will undoubtedly be tuning into one of the sport's true characters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a390ad719723856783426ed 'Natural Ozempic' gelatin drink goes viral — dietitian explains what it actually does te 2026-06-22T10:13:43.395Z 'Natural Ozempic' gelatin drink goes viral — dietitian explains what it actually does A new weight-loss trend has people drinking a mixture of warm water and unflavored gelatin right before sitting down to a meal. Promoted by influencers across social media as a budget-friendly appetite suppressant, the practice's effect has been compared to that of GLP-1 weight-loss medications. Experts, however, urge caution. There's a simple biological explanation for why the trick works, according to New Jersey-based dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade. 'OATZEMPIC' DIET DRINK FOR WEIGHT LOSS: DOES IT WORK AND IS IT SAFE? "Once the gelatin reaches your stomach, the acidic environment helps it form a thicker, semi-gelled mixture that increases the volume and thickness of what's sitting in your stomach," she told Fox News Digital. This physical expansion stretches the stomach wall, she said, sending signals to the brain that you're starting to get full. Additionally, the protein in the gelatin triggers a gut hormone that helps slow eating. The result is a temporary increase in fullness that may help some people consume fewer calories in a meal. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES While some social media users have branded the hack as "natural Ozempic," Palinski-Wade said comparing gelatin to prescription semaglutide is a massive exaggeration. "[It's] a little like calling a garden hose a fire hydrant," she said. "There's a similar idea in the background, but the strength and impact are completely different." While gelatin supports a brief, food-triggered hormone response, it does not mimic prescription medications at the receptor level, nor does it possess any hidden fat-burning properties, Palinski-Wade said. It simply fills the stomach to help reduce calorie consumption. Additionally, relying on gelatin as a dietary staple comes with nutritional risks. While it contains very high amounts of protein, it is not considered a complete source because it lacks the essential amino acid tryptophan, according to the expert. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Using it as a meal replacement can create severe amino acid gaps and fail to support muscle health, Palinski-Wade warned. Instead, it should only be viewed as a pre-meal appetite support tool. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal. Anyone who is pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing kidney disease or animal allergies should consult a physician before trying this tactic. Ultimately, Palinski-Wade added, while gelatin is a low-cost, low-risk habit that can aid in portion control, it is not a magic fix for weight loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a390ac319723856783426e4 Obama Center isn't a traditional presidential library. Critics say it's an activism center. te 2026-06-22T10:13:23.938Z Obama Center isn't a traditional presidential library. Critics say it's an activism center. Don't call it a library. The $1 billion Obama Presidential Center opened with huge fanfare last week in a park near the shore of Lake Michigan, but critics say what the public thinks is a library will function as the headquarters of Barack Obama’s private foundation, promoting the 44th president's left-wing worldview to future generations. While every other modern presidential library houses that former commander-in-chief's papers for public viewing, the Obama Presidential Center has no such component. Instead, Obama’s presidential records are being stored elsewhere, though digital versions may one day be available there. SUBCONTRACTORS SAY THEY’RE OWED MILLIONS, FACE FINANCIAL RUIN, AFTER HELPING BUILD OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER At its core, the center serves two purposes: a museum dedicated to Obama’s presidency and the headquarters of the Obama Foundation, Obama’s private nonprofit organization. The sprawling 19.3-acre campus will host various leadership programs, while spaces there include a "Democracy in Action Lab," conference facilities, foundation offices and a major athletic complex designed for youth sports and community programs — features not typically associated with a presidential library. Signs reading "Bring Change Home" and "A Home For Action" surround the perimeter of the campus. The messaging mirrors how the Obama Foundation has described the center in its annual reports — not as a traditional presidential library, but as a "campus" and "living institution." "We are building more than a campus. We are creating a living institution that will inspire, empower, and connect the next generation of leaders," the foundation's 2024 annual report reads. The center, which as of 2021 had cost well over $800 million and is believed to have eclipsed the $1 billion mark, is a departure from presidential libraries, in both scale and purpose. "Usually, these libraries are a monument to a presidency and the presidency is in the past, it’s in the rear-view mirror," Tevi Troy, a presidential historian and former George W. Bush administration aide, told Fox News Digital. "It looks like Obama wants to use it as some kind of activism center, something that continues to promote his ideas and his political views." Troy said the direction did not surprise him. "Obama was a community organizer. He’s an activist. That’s how he came up, and it doesn’t surprise me that he wants to go in this direction," Troy said. Obama himself offered a glimpse into how he views the center’s mission during Thursday’s opening ceremony. "We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum," Obama said, while highlighting Obama Foundation leaders from around the world. Among them was a Polish human-rights lawyer behind more than 30 lawsuits involving refugees, climate policy, LGBTQ rights and anti-discrimination litigation. "This center is devoted to lifting up their stories, giving them the tools and support they need to expand their impact," Obama said. Obama later underscored that mission in his speech. "While we are non-partisan, we are not value-neutral. We have a point of view," he said OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER WANTS 100 UNPAID VOLUNTEERS AS VALERIE JARRETT EARNS $740K Critics say Thursday’s ceremony confirmed what they feared all along: The center seems designed not just to preserve Obama’s presidency, but to carry his vision into the future. The center’s opening has reignited debate over whether the project evolved far beyond the traditional presidential library model for which many Chicagoans originally believed they were handing over their historic parkland. The public land fight The distinction matters because the center occupies roughly 19 acres of Jackson Park — Chicago’s equivalent of New York's Central Park — under a controversial 99-year agreement city leaders approved for a one-time $10 payment. Opponents argue that transferring public parkland to a private foundation violated the public trust doctrine, a legal principle intended to preserve public assets for the public benefit. Those challenges were ultimately unsuccessful in court, although critics note that the central public trust arguments were never fully tested on the merits. "When we were defeated, we weren’t told that we were wrong on the merits," Richard Epstein, a New York University law professor and one of the nation’s foremost experts on the public trust doctrine, who represented the local Protect Out Parks group. "We were told that we had no right to bring the complaint at all." The Chicago City Council approved the deal with Obama, but Epstein said lawmakers were not free to simply set aside the public trust doctrine. "The public trust doctrine is meant to be a restraint on the legislature," Epstein told Fox News Digital. "This has been an epic frustration." Epstein said his concerns extend beyond the use of public land. Courts never fully examined whether the foundation had sufficient financial safeguards in place before receiving control of the site, including a long-promised $470 million reserve fund intended to shield taxpayers from future liabilities, Epstein said. A Fox News Digital investigation found that just $1 million has been deposited into the fund. Epstein warned that handing over public land without fully vetting the foundation’s finances could expose taxpayers to future risks if the center encounters financial trouble down the road. WATCH: NYU law professor Richard Epstein says courts never ruled on key Obama Center claims Those concerns resurfaced after a Fox News Digital investigation found minority-owned and local subcontractors who worked on the center say they were stiffed for millions of dollars. Critics also point out that the public land transfer was only part of the taxpayer contribution. Hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars were spent on surrounding road, utility and transportation improvements tied to the project. Supporters say those upgrades modernized the area, but opponents argue they were done to serve a privately run institution. Bait and switch? Bob Grogan, chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, said the project was initially promoted as a presidential library to win public support and secure the land, but then morphed into something very different. "This isn’t a presidential library. It’s a Democratic headquarters on the South Side," Grogan told Fox News Digital outside the facility. Grogan described the shift as a classic Chicago politics bait-and-switch. "They go and sell it with the most palatable thing," Grogan said. "Then they just incrementally, drip by drip, make it worse until they get back to the reality." "It’s not just a museum. It’s the home base for the foundation and everything it does," he added. "They’re not going to go and pay rent someplace else when they’re going to have this big mausoleum here to go and hold their meetings and plot their plans." The National Archives and Records Administration — which has oversight on all other presidential libraries — told Fox News Digital that the Obama Center is operated entirely by the Obama Foundation and sits outside the federal presidential library system. That means the foundation — not the federal government — decides how the center is run, what exhibits visitors see and how Obama’s legacy is presented. The campus does include a branch of the Chicago Public Library. WATCH: Illinois GOP chair says Obama Center is political operation on public land Troy: A mixed verdict Troy said presidential libraries have evolved over time and that making records available digitally could ultimately benefit historians if the system works as intended. Presidential researchers like himself may no longer need to travel across the country to review presidential records, he noted. Troy also acknowledged that presidents have traditionally had broad discretion over the non-archival portions of their presidential libraries. "At the end of the day, presidents raise the money for these things and they have leeway to do what they wish with that part of it," Troy said. "It's not the direction I would choose, but he raises the money," Troy said. "He gets to do what he wants." But Troy cautioned that the center should not lose sight of the traditional purpose of presidential libraries. "I worry about getting too far afield from the purpose of what these things are supposed to be, which are memorials to a presidency and a repository for all their documents," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a390ab019723856783426db Tyler Robinson update: Defense squeezes 'misleading' claim about ballistics in fight against death penalty te 2026-06-22T10:13:04.485Z Tyler Robinson update: Defense squeezes 'misleading' claim about ballistics in fight against death penalty Tyler Robinson's defense lawyers are asking a Utah judge to strike prosecutors' latest filing opposing their request to remove the death penalty as a sanction for alleged violations of a gag order. Robinson's team argued in a filing Thursday that it would be an appropriate sanction after prosecutors talked about the case outside of court. "The only way that this Court can demonstrate that its orders, and the ethical rules that counsel must obey, are not optional when it comes to the State’s attorneys, even in this case, is to impose the sanction undersigned counsel have urged upon this Court: striking the State’s death notice," reads the filing, signed by defense attorneys Kathryn Nester, Richard Novak, Michael Burt and Staci Visser. Prosecutors have countered that they did not violate the gag order or any other court rules when they "set the record straight" after what they call a misleading statement from a defense filing led to viral news coverage suggesting that the ATF could not match the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk to the suspected murder weapon, Robinson's grandfather's rifle. CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION: DAILY MAIL ACCUSED OF 'MEDIA MALFEASANCE' OVER BOTCHED BULLET ANALYSIS The ATF could neither identify nor exclude Robinson's grandfather's rifle as the source of the bullet fragment recovered from Kirk, describing the tool mark analysis as inconclusive, according to court records. But the caliber was consistent, and a spent casing was also a match. Prosecutors have said they plan to seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted of assassinating Kirk during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025. The back-and-forth has evolved into a war of words, with prosecutors accusing the defense of releasing misleading information through court filings, and the defense accusing prosecutors of "hubris" when responding in a string of media interviews they claim violate a gag order. CHARLIE KIRK CASE STALLS AS ACCUSED SHOOTER DELAYS PLEA AND EYES MEDIA LIMITS Robinson's lawyers want the prosecution's written opposition stricken because the judge didn't specifically ask for it. During a hearing Friday, the court directed parties to address the defense's allegations of contempt and the potential consequences for it orally — but didn't ask the sides to file written briefs, Robinson's lawyers wrote. Prosecutors also didn't coordinate with the defense before submitting their objection earlier this week, they argued. The defense wants prosecutors punished for speaking about the case outside the courtroom — and Robinson's lawyers are arguing that taking the potential death penalty off the table as a result would be an appropriate response. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Prosecutors say that would be an overreaction. "A reduction in the aggravated-murder charge from a capital felony to a first-degree felony is dramatically disproportionate to the alleged misconduct," wrote Deputy Utah County Attorney Ryan McBride. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Neither the gag order on Robinson's case nor state court rules prohibited prosecutors from correcting what they saw as the defense's misleading court filing, he argued. PROSECUTORS PLAN TO 'DIRTY UP' KIRK SUSPECT TYLER ROBINSON TO SWAY JURY TOWARD DEATH PENALTY: FMR US ATTY State law "expressly allows attorneys to make 'statements that a reasonable lawyer would believe is required to protect a client from the substantial undue prejudicial effect of recent publicity not initiated by the lawyer,'" he wrote. SEND US A TIP HERE Prosecutors have denied wrongdoing and insist they were allowed to "set the record straight." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The claim, which prosecutor Christopher Ballard described as misleading and "misstated," generated millions of views from just one report — and inspired additional coverage in local and national media. It also boosted unverified claims that other people could have been responsible for Kirk's murder. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB But the defense left out a crucial piece of context, according to Ballard, in another filing. "The ATF was unable to identify or exclude the bullet as having been fired from the rifle," he wrote, emphasizing the missing information in italics. "Defendant reinforced this misleading inference by following it up with, 'the defense may very well decide to offer the testimony of the ATF firearm analyst as exculpatory evidence,'" he added. Judge Tony Graf Jr. is expected to announce his decision on the matter in a virtual hearing Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a390a9d19723856783426cc Arizona Legislature Approves Pilot Program For Individuals With Serious Mental Illness te 2026-06-22T10:12:45.032Z Arizona Legislature Approves Pilot Program For Individuals With Serious Mental Illness By Ethan Faverino | Arizona lawmakers have approved legislation sponsored by Senator Hildy Angius (R-LD30) aimed at strengthening care for individuals living with serious mental illness while improving public safety and long-term stability across the state. Senate Bill 1630, the Seriously Mentally Ill Enhanced Residential Treatment Pilot Program, passed the Arizona Senate by a bipartisan vote of 28-1 and cleared the House on a 42-13 vote. The legislation was transmitted to Governor Katie Hobbs on June 12. The bill establishes a three-year pilot program designed to provide enhanced residential treatment options for adults with severe and persistent mental illness who require a higher level of care than traditional outpatient services can provide. The program seeks to address a longstanding gap in Arizona’s behavioral health system by offering structured support to individuals at risk of repeated psychiatric crises, hospitalization, incarceration, and homelessness. Under the legislation, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) would administer the pilot program, subject to approval by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The program would initially serve up to 60 eligible participants statewide, with the possibility of future expansion if data demonstrates reduced utilization of high-cost services and overall cost savings. 🚨FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Senator Angius Advances Bipartisan Health Care Reform Legislation to the Governor Full press release: https://t.co/7PExACFS00@SenatorAngius pic.twitter.com/tofZdQKkF0 — AZSenateRepublicans (@AZSenateGOP) June 9, 2026 “For too long, Arizona has lacked adequate options for some of our most vulnerable seriously mentally ill individuals who need more support than traditional outpatient services can provide but do not belong cycling endlessly between emergency rooms, jails, homelessness, and crisis facilities,” stated Senator Angius. “These are often individuals whose conditions have become so severe that they cannot safely care for themselves, maintain stable housing, manage complex medications, or consistently participate in treatment without significant support.” The legislation creates a new category of licensed facilities known as Enhanced Residential Treatment Facilities. These facilities would provide behavioral health treatment, health-related services, and around-the-clock structured support for individuals who have been determined to be seriously mentally ill under Arizona law. Services available through the facilities would include continuous supervision, medication administration and monitoring, crisis intervention, case management, treatment planning, social skills development, budgeting assistance, and other support services designed to help residents maintain stability and improve long-term outcomes. Eligibility for the pilot program would be limited to Arizona adults who have been designated as seriously mentally ill and meet specific clinical and financial requirements. Priority would be given to individuals experiencing the most significant challenges, including those under court-ordered treatment, those under legal guardianship due to psychiatric incapacity, individuals recently released from correctional or behavioral health facilities individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, and those with repeated psychiatric hospitalizations or crisis episodes. The legislation also requires comprehensive service planning, annual medical necessity reviews, stakeholder input during implementation, and annual reporting to state leaders on outcomes such as housing stability, hospitalization rates, crisis service utilization, emergency department visits, jail involvement, and fiscal impacts. Providers would be required to document behavioral interventions and develop transition and discharge plans before releasing participants from treatment, helping prevent individuals from being discharged into unstable or unsafe situations. If approved by Governor Hobbs, the pilot program would take effect for three years following federal approval, with enrollment beginning no later than one year after federal authorization is granted. “SB 1630 creates a pathway for enhanced residential treatment that focuses on stability, accountability, and longterm recovery,” said Angius. “Just as importantly, it helps prevent dangerous situations where individuals experiencing severe psychiatric crises are released back into the community without the structure and services necessary to protect themselves and those around them. This legislation is about compassion, public safety, and finally addressing a gap in Arizona’s behavioral health system that families, caregivers, law enforcement,  and providers have been struggling with for years.” Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Arizona Legislature Approves Pilot Program For Individuals With Serious Mental Illness first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a390a8819723856783426a6 Arizona Enacts Tougher Penalties For Underage Nicotine Sales te 2026-06-22T10:12:24.546Z Arizona Enacts Tougher Penalties For Underage Nicotine Sales By Staff Reporter | Arizona now has a stricter law on underage nicotine sales.  House Bill 4001 establishes stricter statewide standards for alternative nicotine products. One major point of the law is a new prohibition on these products from being packaged in ways intended to appeal to minors, such as designs that resemble toys, food, or electronics.  Specifically, alternative nicotine products may not be associated with a cartoon-like fictional character mimicking a character primarily aimed at entertaining; imitation or mimicry of a trademark or trade dress of a product primarily marketed to minors; a symbol primarily used to market products to minors; a celebrity’s name or image; a product shape or design meant to disguise appearance, such as a school or office supply, smart phone, smart watch, smart phone or smart watch case, headphones, ear buds, clothing item, backpack, cosmetic or cosmetic container, toy, video game device, or food or beverage product.  The law defines “alternative nicotine products” as any noncombustile produce containing nicotine intended for human consumption, which includes chewing, absorption, dissolution, ingestion, or inhaling.  Any violation of the marketing restrictions on alternative nicotine products would incur a class 3 misdemeanor.  The law also imposed a tiered punishment system for those who sell alternative nicotine products to underage individuals. The punishments for a first offense include fines ranging between $500 and $750, and required completion of a court-approved tobacco retailer educational course. Those who continue to sell to underage individuals must also complete a court-approved tobacco retailer educational course, but face increasing prohibition periods on the sale of alternative nicotine products up to one year, increasing fines up to $10,000, and increasing criminal charges up to a class 5 felony.  Republican Rep. Jeff Weninger (LD13), the bill sponsor, said in a press release that nicotine companies shouldn’t be looking for ways to entice children to their products, and that businesses have a duty to ensure their customers are of age.  “Nicotine products should not be designing products that look like toys or marketing them in ways that appeal to high school students,” said Weninger. “If you are selling nicotine products to minors, Arizona is no longer going to look the other way.”  Additionally, the law increased age-verification requirements and penalties for anyone who sells nicotine products to underage individuals.  Similar to alcohol, the state prohibits the sale of nicotine products to individuals under the age of 21. The minimum age was raised from 18 to 21 last year in order to conform with federal regulations amended in 2019. Active military personnel who are at least 18 years of age are exempted from this minimum age requirement.  Arizona will also require alternative nicotine product manufacturers or distributors to obtain licensure from the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) beginning in 2028.  DLLC estimated that the cost to hire the new personnel necessary to ensure enforcement of this new law would amount to about $3.6 million annually, though the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) disclosed that it couldn’t validate that cost assessment. JLBC’s assessment of the law’s fiscal impact advised that licensure revenues were indeterminable since the law didn’t establish specific license fees.  Those who distribute alternative nicotine products without a license run the risk of earning a class 5 felony, which results in a mandatory $10,000 fine, prohibition on the sale or distribution of alternative nicotine products for one year, and any other punishments deemed appropriate by a court.  Gov. Katie Hobbs signed the legislation into law earlier this month. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Arizona Enacts Tougher Penalties For Underage Nicotine Sales first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a390a74197238567834269d Alma Hernandez Calls Out Fellow Democrats For Endorsing Opponent With Violent, Pornographic Past te 2026-06-22T10:12:04.068Z Alma Hernandez Calls Out Fellow Democrats For Endorsing Opponent With Violent, Pornographic Past By Staff Reporter | State Rep. Alma Hernandez (D-LD20) spoke out against top Democrats for endorsing her primary opponent for the state senate seat, Rocque Perez.  Hernandez said Perez’s history of posting pornography and violent rhetoric online were antithetical to the values of the Democratic Party following an announcement that Rep. Adelita Grijalva and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero had endorsed Perez.  “I have proudly delivered for my district for the last eight years. If these women want to support a flawed candidate who posted his porn and violent political rhetoric online[…] good luck explaining that to voters,” said Hernandez. “I have won four terms without their support and will continue to do so!”  I have proudly delivered for my district for the last 8 years. If these women want to support a flawed candidate who posted his porn & violent political rhetoric online. Good luck explaining that to voters. I have won 4 terms without their support and will continue to do so! https://t.co/0K6xBhRlne — (((Rep.Alma Hernandez))) (@almaforarizona) June 17, 2026 As reported previously, Perez advocated for the murder of conservatives and Republicans in posts to one of his accounts on X (at the time, Twitter). Perez advised a friend to “kill” her family members as her “duty,” and called on the public to “throw [Ivanka Trump] off the capitol building roof.”  Other violent posts by Perez: In reference to a classmate: “This vapid white girl is defending Trump[’s] response to COVID in my Zoom public relations class, do I end her or do I end her.” In reference to assaulting President Donald Trump: “Honestly I would take one for the team and knock him out if I could.” In reference to conservative activist and pundit Kaitlin Bennett: “How has she not gotten beat yet? Like… hath no one the bravery to literally hurt her cause…?” In reference to the 2020 election: “Roses are red, violets are blue, vote for Joe Biden, or I’ll cut you.” On another X account around the same time, @localanthony, pornographic videos were posted publicly which allegedly featured Perez promoting a similarly-named OnlyFans account, That Local Boy. The profile picture for that account appeared to be a mirror selfie of Perez. Perez denied to media outlets that he posted the pornographic content, but refused to confirm or deny whether the content belonged to him.  One post that appeared to have come from Perez on the pornographic X account claimed engagement in sexual activities with an unnamed professor and later being solicited by that professor’s husband.  In another post from March 2021, the account owner claimed to have masturbated while at work at the University of Arizona. Perez was employed as the University of Arizona’s marketing and communications strategist at the time. “Guys I’m so horny I might jerk off somewhere at work, stay tuned,” posted Perez. “Update: loads of bro butter at work.” At least one minor engaged with this pornographic account allegedly belonging to Perez, the California Globe reported. Following widespread reporting, the porn-focused account apparently associated with Perez has been excluded from the web archiving services where it was previously available to the public.  It appears Grijalva and Romero chose to endorse Perez over Hernandez based on their past ties with him. Perez was the executive director for Grijalva’s nonprofit, the Metropolitan Education Commission, which makes recommendations for Pima County’s K-12 education. Last year, Perez served for six months as an appointed member of the Tucson City Council representing Ward 5.  Other Democrats have spurned Hernandez for her shows of bipartisanship in the legislature.  LD20 Democrats issued a public statement condemning Hernandez, though they stopped short of censoring her.  Perez was also on the board of directors of the now-defunct Tucson Pride, once the state’s oldest pride organization.  Perez platforms himself as both a fourth-generation Arizonan and the son of an undocumented woman from Mexico.  AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Alma Hernandez Calls Out Fellow Democrats For Endorsing Opponent With Violent, Pornographic Past first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a390a5e1972385678342693 Don’t Turn Your Back On Dog Bite Prevention te 2026-06-22T10:11:42.056Z Don’t Turn Your Back On Dog Bite Prevention (NAPSI)— If any of the nearly 90 million pet dogs in the U.S. is part of your household, here’s news you may care to consider: Last year, U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees suffered more than 5,200 dog attacks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a390a4a197238567834268a Don’t Turn Your Back On Dog Bite Prevention te 2026-06-22T10:11:22.083Z Don’t Turn Your Back On Dog Bite Prevention Dog owners can protect their mail carriers—and anyone else—from being bitten. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a390a36197238567834267b Our view: Property rights end where public hazards begin te 2026-06-22T10:11:02.116Z Our view: Property rights end where public hazards begin During last week's Mohave County Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Don Martin painted a grim picture of an issue quietly plaguing the county’s outlying areas: run-down, abandoned properties that have become breeding grounds for rats and mice. "The problem is… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a390a221972385678342672 Today's poll: Should Mohave County use property liens as a last resort when neglected properties create health or safety hazards for neighbors? te 2026-06-22T10:10:42.152Z Today's poll: Should Mohave County use property liens as a last resort when neglected properties create health or safety hazards for neighbors? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a390572197238567834227f Ex-Dem insider reveals she will expose Democrats who covered up Biden's cognitive decline in new book te 2026-06-22T09:50:42.234Z Ex-Dem insider reveals she will expose Democrats who covered up Biden's cognitive decline in new book Lindy Li, a former Democratic fundraiser who switched party affiliation over unheeded warning signs about President Joe Biden’s decline in the 2024 election, is revealing new details about the red flags the party blew by. "Whatever was out there, it wasn’t the truth. They wanted him to go, and also in my book, I will be telling people exactly who was aware of Biden’s cognitive decline but pretended otherwise," Li told Fox News Digital during a phone interview. Li, who is publishing a new book titled "Unburdened" later this year, adds to the picture of the internal discussions, the research, and the panic behind the scenes of the Democratic Party, indicating that Biden enjoyed only shaky support even among his own camp long before he ultimately dropped out of the 2024 election. Above all, Li said she was shocked by some of the party's leading figures who, behind the scenes, had expressed reservations about Biden’s decline but, in public, remained staunch defenders of the president. BIDEN'S INNER CIRCLE LIVED IN 'STUNNING' DENIAL ABOUT HIS DECLINE, SAYS AUTHOR WHO INTERVIEWED TOP AIDE "I remember getting a text from Schiff," Li said, referring to Adam Schiff, D-Calif., then a Democratic candidate for Senate and top Democrat in the House of Representatives. "I have it in my book. Basically, Adam Schiff was — I can’t remember what he said on TV, but I’m telling you right now that behind the scenes he very much wanted [Biden] to go." A spokesperson for Schiff responded to Li's claims, noting that the Senator had made his doubts about Biden known publicly after a 2024 debate where the president stumbled over his words, lost his train of thought and spoke in a whispery voice that, at times, was difficult to understand. He eventually called for Biden to step aside roughly a month later in July. "The Senator’s concerns and call on President Biden to not run was very public, so none of this is news," the spokesperson said. But even beyond Schiff, Li, who ran a formidable fundraising operation for the party and was connected with a wide swath of its figures, said that many figures who were hesitant about Biden’s cognitive abilities were afraid of putting themselves in the path of his political momentum. BIDEN AIDES WARNED DONORS DROPPING OUT AND RUNNING KAMALA HARRIS WOULD BE A MISTAKE: BOOK "They didn’t want to get ostracized by the party. It’s like the axiom: you come at the king; you better not miss. Everyone would have missed," Li said. Li said that fear was bolstered by internal research the party had done, indicating that no one else in the party had the capital to challenge Biden. "There are many candidates who polled themselves against Biden and then realized that they couldn’t beat him in a primary. It wasn’t a matter so much of anti-Trumpism. It was self-interest," Li said. "I’ve seen the polling data, and I also include that in my book — polling no one has seen before." Li said that internal discussion had also revealed that Harris wasn’t considered a particularly strong candidate to take on Biden’s mantle. "She was the weakest candidate in the field," Li said. "I also have polling data right before Kamala ascended. We stacked her against Buttigieg, Newsom, Shapiro, Whitmer — all of them," Li said, referring to a handful of other key figures in the Democratic Party. Along with fears about going after Biden and coming up short, Li said she believes the Bidens — particularly Joe Biden — inspired a sense of loyalty in the people around him that was hard to shake. MORNING GLORY: JUST HOW BAD WERE THE BIDEN AND HARRIS CAMPAIGNS? "He had decades of loyalty — his bond with people like James Clyburn," Li explained, referring to the chief Biden ally who had helped steer the party for decades. "There’s something about Joe Biden. He was incredibly kind," Li said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38fe9019723856783421bc REP RO KHANNA: Stopping the Iran war is good. But Trump’s deal is worse than the JCPOA te 2026-06-22T09:21:20.290Z REP RO KHANNA: Stopping the Iran war is good. But Trump’s deal is worse than the JCPOA President Trump’s announcement this week that the United States and Iran would temporarily stop fighting each other is welcome news that Americans should support. But the war Trump started was a self-inflicted disaster that cost American lives and burned through taxpayer dollars. Now, the ceasefire deal he and Vice President Vance negotiated delivers Iran a better deal than the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) Trump spent years ridiculing. So far, the United States has spent what could be a staggering $200 billion on this war of choice. That is more than the cost of paying for free college for every American, universal childcare for $10 per day, and standing up one thousand new trade schools. VANCE REJECTS CLAIMS TRUMP-IRAN DEAL ECHOES OBAMA-ERA LOGIC AS HAWKS RAISE ALARM Instead of Ayatollah Khamenei, Sr., Iran is now led by an even more hardline Ayatollah Khamenei, Jr., who has emerged from the conflict emboldened from using drones and economic chaos to face down the world’s most powerful military. Worst of all, at least 13 patriotic servicemembers have lost their lives in another senseless Middle Eastern war. The details of the ceasefire released this week show that Vice President Vance woefully misled Americans on at least five accounts when he claimed the administration’s deal was better than the JCPOA that President Obama negotiated in 2015. First, under the terms of the deal, Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium is to be diluted inside Iran — not destroyed — contingent on what may prove to be years of difficult diplomatic negotiations. In contrast, the JCPOA forced Iran to ship 98 percent of its enriched uranium out of the country while mandating the remainder be capped at 3.67 percent enrichment, well below weapons-grade threshold. Second, under Trump’s deal, Iran is allowed to immediately restart exporting oil — roughly 90 percent of which is sent to China — which will bring in a flood of petrodollars, directly funding the Iranian regime. Obama only allowed these exports after Iran shipped its enriched uranium out of the country and was verified to have dismantled core elements of its nuclear program. Third, after castigating President Obama for unfreezing around $50 billion in Iranian assets, Trump’s deal unfreezes more than $100 billion in blocked Iranian assets payable to any recipient chosen by Tehran. Fourth, Trump throws the United States’ weight behind a new fund worth at least $300 billion to finance Iran’s reconstruction, which could allow massive sums to flow to rearming Iran’s military — including producing more ballistic missiles and drones — and funding its proxies across the Middle East. Fifth and finally, Trump’s deal could allow Iran to charge tolls on foreign ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 60 days. This would be a historic concession, surrendering a principle that American sailors have died defending while handing Beijing a dangerous new precedent for coercion in the Indo-Pacific. In short, the president who proclaims to be a master dealmaker has shown once again that negotiating real estate deals simply does not translate into the world of international politics. America had all the cards, and the president played them like an amateur. A better deal for ending this war would have been anchored in tough diplomacy and economic pressure rather than blunt force. It would have reassembled the global coalition of allies and partners President Obama built a decade ago to make clear to Tehran that the international community will never tolerate it building a nuclear weapon or charging tolls for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. And it would have reestablished intrusive inspections of Iran’s remaining nuclear infrastructure by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Through tough diplomacy, we could have worked with the Lebanese government to ensure Hezbollah can no longer prey upon the Lebanese people and terrorize civilians in northern Israel. We could have used Iran’s temporary loss of military capabilities as an opportunity to restart negotiations over a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians where Hamas is disarmed and Israel’s Arab neighbors commit to ensuring a future Palestinian state living side-by-side with a secure Israel, as the Arab Peace Plan envisions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION And we could have pivoted from expensive foreign wars to focusing on a Marshall Plan for America, reindustrializing our heartland in places like Middletown, Ohio and Johnstown, Pennsylvania. An American Marshall Plan would include establishing an American industrial bank to fund domestic manufacturers who make the things we currently import, especially from China. Leadership that puts diplomacy over militarism strengthens America’s global standing and counteracts China’s attempts to step into the global leadership vacuum the Trump administration has created by its chaos. The good news for Americans is that, while the Trump-Vance deal is materially weaker than the JCPOA, the fighting has now stopped. Future administrations will need to do the hard work of securing UN Security Council backing for guaranteeing freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and enforcing Iran’s nuclear disarmament via the IAEA. The greatest threats to America’s future will not be solved by another Middle Eastern war. The American people want us to focus on Team America. They want us to rebuild our industry, invest in our people, strengthen our alliances to enforce agreements, and provide moral leadership in the world to solve the problems of conflict, hunger, and disease. Leadership that falls short of those aims would be an unforgivable dereliction of duty. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM REP RO KHANNA Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38fe7c19723856783421b3 Elon Musk’s SpaceX success shows how he’s sharing the wealth, not playing Monopoly te 2026-06-22T09:21:00.843Z Elon Musk’s SpaceX success shows how he’s sharing the wealth, not playing Monopoly With the IPO of SpaceX (formally Space Exploration Technologies Corp; $SPCX) June 12, there has been endless commentary on Elon Musk’s status as the world’s first U.S.-dollar trillionaire. But in my eyes, his greatest accomplishment in wealth creation is not what he has done for his own wealth, but what he has done for others. It’s been reported that in going public, SpaceX has created wealth not just for Musk, but for many employees. In fact, it is estimated that going public has made millionaires (at least on paper) of more than 4,000 SpaceX employees, which includes not just high-level executives, but employees in roles from cafeteria workers to contract workers. Wealth is inextricably tied to ownership of assets, ideally assets that have the opportunity to appreciate in value. By allowing employees to participate in ownership of the company for which they work, they have an incentive to do their part in making the company successful, knowing that they will derive some of that benefit. Whether that is structured as equity grants, options and/or stock purchase programs, it’s not just one person getting wealthy, it’s a whole team of people. LIZ PEEK: ELON MUSK’S WELL-DESERVED WIN CAUSES THE ZERO-SUM LEFT TO FREAK OUT That’s exactly what SpaceX has done for its team. In a time when corporations are deemed "greedy" by the mainstream media and progressive politicians, where ownership of tangible items is being replaced by subscriptions, and where government deficits and Fed money printing have degraded purchasing power, it is refreshing to see loyal, hardworking Americans across job functions be able to participate in authentic wealth creation for themselves and their families. About a decade ago, Juan Hernandez took a contract welder job at a company with which he was not familiar — SpaceX. He was offered a stock grant as part of his SpaceX pay package, and now his holdings are valued in the seven figures. As if that wasn’t amazing enough, he shared in an interview that this positive experience has led him to teach investing to his three children. PLATNER'S 'DERANGED' RESPONSE TO MUSK BECOMING A TRILLIONAIRE SPARKS ONLINE OUTRAGE: 'LOSERTHINK' SpaceX may be the highest-profile company to share wealth creation with its employees, but it’s hardly the only one. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Private Equity company KKR, spearheaded by Partner Pete Stavros, has made it a mission to share wealth creation with a wide variety of employees of the companies in which it invests. One of several examples is when KKR sold CHI Overhead Doors to steel producer Nucor Corp. a few years ago. It was reported that the company’s hourly employees, including factory employees, received between $20,000 and $800,000 before taxes, with $360 million total going to employees, the majority of whom were non-C-suite employees.   Creating win-win situations is great for everyone involved. Employees help build businesses and are often frontline ambassadors. Having them have "skin in the game" in a low-risk way through equity options or similar structures creates great outcomes for businesses, their employees and their customers. Elon and his team are not just building rockets, they are building wealth. Other companies should not just study SpaceX’s outcomes, but the incentives of the team that helped get them there. Hopefully, we will see many more companies, whether startups, mature companies or those that go through a change of ownership, let their employees participate in ownership and wealth creation.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM CAROL ROTH Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38fc261972385678342172 Trump’s Iran deal is a fantasy as long as Tehran’s terror network exists te 2026-06-22T09:11:02.619Z Trump’s Iran deal is a fantasy as long as Tehran’s terror network exists In 1979, American indecision and the abandonment of a loyal ally helped pave the way for the rise of Islamist terrorism and the loss of pro-Western Iran to the Soviet camp. In 2026, the same reluctance to support Iran's pro-democracy opposition and its recognized leadership has once again strengthened Islamist forces, leaving America humiliated and strategically diminished while the struggle between radical Islamism and Iranian nationalism continues beneath the surface. Many Iranians view 1979’s revolt as the beginning of a regime built on violence and terrorism. During the uprising, Trump voiced support for the Iranians while continuing to pursue a deal with Tehran. Yet many regime opponents later thanked Trump and Netanyahu for confronting Ali Khamenei, whom they regarded as the principal symbol of repression and bloodshed in Iran. Reasonable people can support or oppose the agreement. Yet several realities should not be ignored. Throughout history, dictators and terrorist movements have not changed their nature simply because others chose to negotiate with them. A dictator does not become a friend of freedom overnight, and a terrorist organization does not suddenly begin handing flowers and chocolates to the very people it has oppressed and humiliated. The belief that Iran's barbaric ruling system can fundamentally change without dismantling its destructive ideological foundations and propaganda machinery is unrealistic. The structure remains intact. The institutions that sustain the regime remain in place. Eliminating a few commanders or military assets does not dismantle a deeply entrenched junta and ideological system. TRUMP IRAN FRAMEWORK GAMBLES ON DIPLOMACY DESPITE WARNING TEHRAN WILL 'LIE AND CHEAT' The elimination of Qassem Soleimani and Ali Khamenei dealt a significant blow to the regime's prestige and morale. Yet because the broader structure survived, those who inherited power are now seeking survival and time. They offer promises that may appeal to Trump, but many Iranians do not believe them. As a result, Trump, once viewed by many Iranians as a hero for confronting Tehran’s dictator, is now seen by many of those same people as having abandoned their cause in favor of another deal with the regime. Many opponents of the regime believe that another agreement has come at the expense of those who lost their lives during the uprising. One of Trump's most significant achievements during his first term was the elimination of Soleimani, the architect of Iran's regional terror network. If the deaths of Imad Mughniyeh and Osama bin Laden were major milestones in the fight against Islamic terrorism, then the elimination of Soleimani was arguably even more consequential. IRAN ADMITS EXTRAORDINARY NEW DETAIL IN KHAMENEI STRIKE, TRUMP 'OFFERED WAY OUT': EXPERT Yet Soleimani's demise did not destroy the structure he helped build. Ahmad Vahidi, now one of the most influential figures in the post-Khamenei order, remained part of the system. The overseas terrorist apparatus of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Quds Force continues to exist. Soleimani's end did not wreck the structure he built. The terrorist network survived. As a result, many fear that the agreement, much like previous diplomatic openings with Tehran, will encourage a renewed sense of impunity within the regime's security establishment. Another important development was the weakening of Tehran's proxy network and the reduction of its regional influence. When Israel perceived an existential threat to its survival, Mossad — under the leadership of Yossi Cohen and later David Barnea — succeeded in significantly damaging the Islamic Republic's transnational terror network throughout the so-called Shiite Crescent. WATCH: CRUZ SOUNDS ALARM ON TRUMP IRAN DEAL, WARNS AGAINST HANDING BILLIONS TO 'THEOCRATIC LUNATICS' Yet the network has not disappeared. The regime's "4H" axis — Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis and Iraq's Hashd al-Shaabi militias — remains intact, and Tehran continues to rely on these groups to create pressure on Israel whenever necessary. A third important factor was Trump's support for Israel in the face of direct Iranian missile and drone attacks. The threats made by Khamenei against Israel and the Jewish people echoed rhetoric previously associated with some of the most notorious dictators of the modern era. Factually, Khamenei was one of the principal figures behind the forces responsible for the atrocities of October 7, 2023. For decades, the regime relied on proxy groups to confront Israel. Yet it eventually crossed a historic threshold by launching direct missile and drone attacks against the Jewish state. In the eyes of many opponents of the regime, this demonstrated the true nature of Tehran's ambitions. JD VANCE CLARIFIES FROZEN IRANIAN ASSETS, US STANCE ON RELEASE CONDITIONS Many Iranians welcomed efforts by Israel and the United States to weaken the Islamic Republic and the IRGC, hoping that increased pressure on the regime would bring Iran closer to freedom and democracy. From that perspective, President Trump's support for Israel remains one of the most significant and commendable aspects of his Middle East policy. Yet the greatest danger remains. If the regime is given an opportunity to rebuild, neither its terrorist infrastructure nor its ambitions of regional domination will disappear. Within the ideological framework established by Khomeini, hostility toward the United States and Israel remains a central principle. The regime may change its tactics for survival, but it does not abandon its long-term objectives. If Tehran succeeds in buying time and recovering its strength, the same network of Islamist terrorism will reemerge. The regime's "4H" axis — Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis and Hashd al-Shaabi — will remain in place alongside other terrorist organizations linked to Tehran's regional strategy. Many Iranians believe the previous Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) strengthened the regime's terrorist infrastructure rather than benefiting ordinary citizens. Critics fear new financial relief will produce the same result. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Ultimately, the issue is not whether an agreement is signed or rejected. The real issue is preventing the reconstruction of the transnational terrorist infrastructure that could once again threaten American interests, U.S. allies and regional stability. Ironically and regrettably, President Trump's willingness to reach another agreement with Tehran demonstrates that there is no genuine desire in Washington to pursue regime change in Iran. Critics argue that peaceful coexistence with this cancerous regime in the heart of the Middle East is simply not possible. In actuality, the regime may change its tactics, but it cannot change its nature. The regime also faces a growing internal crisis, and the forces that fueled the uprising have not disappeared. Many Iranians believe that the aspirations of the protest movement were ultimately ignored and that the current agreement has diverted attention from the central struggle inside Iran. Iran’s future will ultimately be determined not by agreements signed abroad, but by the continuing struggle between a regime fighting for survival and a society demanding political change. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ERFAN FARD Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38fc231972385678342159 Over-Celebrate the Nation’s 250th? Absolutely, if Kim Smith Has Her Way. te 2026-06-22T09:10:59.788Z Over-Celebrate the Nation’s 250th? Absolutely, if Kim Smith Has Her Way. Ms. Smith, a city worker in Presque Isle, Maine, planned a year’s worth of festivities with a commitment that bordered on obsession. Her approach felt quintessentially American. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38fc101972385678342150 In Utah House Race, Progressives Assail Democrat Who Backed Abortion Restrictions te 2026-06-22T09:10:40.333Z In Utah House Race, Progressives Assail Democrat Who Backed Abortion Restrictions Ben McAdams, a moderate former congressman, faces a handful of left-wing opponents in a rare opportunity for a Democrat to win in a Republican state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38fbfc1972385678342147 The Dispute Over Events for America’s 250th Birthday, Explained te 2026-06-22T09:10:20.883Z The Dispute Over Events for America’s 250th Birthday, Explained Two national groups, including one backed by President Trump, have planned an array of activities to celebrate the country’s semiquincentennial. States are also hosting many events. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38f76219723856783420c9 Keir Starmer resigns as British prime minister after devastating Labour revolt and local election losses te 2026-06-22T08:50:42.891Z Keir Starmer resigns as British prime minister after devastating Labour revolt and local election losses Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will resign following a mounting revolt inside the Labour Party after devastating local election losses, the resignation of government ministers and growing pressure from senior members of his own cabinet. Starmer said he would step down as prime minister and Labour leader after concluding he could no longer unite the party, but is expected to remain in office until a successor is chosen. The resignation follows weeks of turmoil inside Britain’s ruling party after Labour lost roughly 1,500 council seats and control of more than 25 councils in local elections last month, according to reporting from U.K. outlets. The losses were fueled by major gains from Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party in Labour’s traditional strongholds and by Green Party advances in urban areas. FARAGE'S REFORM UK BEATS OUT ESTABLISHMENT PARTIES IN 'EARTHQUAKE' ELECTIONS Starmer’s domestic troubles deepened after a damaging dispute with President Donald Trump over the Iran conflict earlier this year. The British prime minister initially resisted U.S. requests to use British bases during military operations against Iran, prompting Trump to criticize him publicly, saying: "This is not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with," on March 3. But after initially drawing a hard line, Starmer later approved limited defensive cooperation with the U.S., angering anti-war lawmakers inside his own party while still failing to satisfy critics who accused him of indecision and weak leadership. Public frustration over the episode surfaced in YouGov focus groups and polling commentary, where voters described Starmer as "weak," "indecisive" and overly reactive to Washington. AS EPSTEIN-LINKED APPOINTMENT SPARKS BACKLASH, UK PM STARMER FACES PARTY REVOLT AMID RESIGNATION CALLS The crisis escalated days after the local election results after two Labour ministers resigned publicly and called for a leadership transition. Jess Phillips resigned from her government role after Starmer reportedly refused to step aside during a cabinet meeting. Phillips said Labour needed leadership with more "gusto" and warned the government was failing to deliver the change voters expected, according to The Guardian. Miatta Fahnbulleh also resigned and called for what she described as an "orderly transition," according to U.K. media reports Tuesday. More than 80 Labour MPs publicly called for Starmer to resign, Steven Swinford, political editor at The Times, wrote on X, "What is striking is the fact that they hail from all wings of the party," adding that roughly a third were centrists, while others came from Labour’s soft-left and hard-left factions. Senior cabinet ministers were also reportedly pressuring Starmer privately to establish a timetable for his departure. Senior Labour figures, including Yvette Cooper and Ed Miliband, had urged Starmer to consider stepping aside to avoid further political damage, The Guardian reported.  John Healey defended Starmer publicly before the resignation announcement, saying, "More instability is not in Britain’s interest. Our full focus must be on security." UK TO RELEASE FILES RELATED TO FORMER AMBASSADOR'S JEFFREY EPSTEIN TIES The political crisis also intensified scrutiny over Starmer’s broader leadership and decision-making. His government faced criticism over Britain’s handling of the ongoing U.S.-Iran crisis, with opponents accusing him of appearing indecisive after reports that the U.K. initially resisted some American military requests before partially backtracking. Public frustration over the issue has surfaced in recent polling and voter focus groups published by YouGov. Starmer also faced criticism over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, reviving media scrutiny surrounding Mandelson’s past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  Attention now turns to a potentially divisive Labour leadership contest. Wes Streeting is viewed as a leading contender from the party’s centrist wing, while Andy Burnham remains popular among Labour’s grassroots having recently won a seat in Parliament. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is also expected to play a major role in shaping the succession battle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38e9791972385678341f0a Best Bets: Monday, June 22, 2026 te 2026-06-22T07:51:21.225Z Best Bets: Monday, June 22, 2026 Coming Up Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38e9651972385678341f01 Gas prices June 22 te 2026-06-22T07:51:01.257Z Gas prices June 22 National average: $3.97 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38e9511972385678341ef8 Davis Dam releases for June 22 te 2026-06-22T07:50:41.295Z Davis Dam releases for June 22 Tuesday Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38e4a21972385678341cfa US military conducts strike on another vessel carrying alleged narco-traffickers, killing 2 te 2026-06-22T07:30:42.303Z US military conducts strike on another vessel carrying alleged narco-traffickers, killing 2 The U.S. military on Sunday announced a lethal strike on another vessel in the Caribbean carrying alleged narco-traffickers, killing two people. The U.S. Southern Command said it conducted a "lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations" at the direction of the leader of the Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan of the Marine Corps. The military claimed, citing intelligence, that the vessel "was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations." ALLEGED NARCO-TERRORISTS KILLED AS US FORCES STRIKE SUSPECTED DRUG-TRAFFICKING VESSEL IN CARIBBEAN There were six male survivors in addition to the two men killed in the strike. "Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivors," the military said. This is the latest attack that the Trump administration has said was launched in an attempt to eliminate alleged narco-terrorists, with the death toll in these strikes carried out since September sitting at more than 200. The Pentagon has refused to release the identities of those killed in the strikes since last fall or provide evidence of drugs on board. The administration has been scrutinized in recent months over the strikes by Democrats and even some Republicans, including Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who has raised concerns about killing people without due process and the possibility of killing innocent people. RAND PAUL SAYS GOP COLLEAGUES 'DON’T GIVE A S‑‑T ABOUT THESE PEOPLE IN THE BOATS': THEY 'SAY THEY’RE PRO-LIFE' "I look at my colleagues who say they’re pro-life, and they value God's inspiration in life, but they don't give a s‑‑- about these people in the boats," Paul said in January. "Are they terrible people in the boats? I don't know. They're probably poor people in Venezuela and Colombia." The senator previously cited Coast Guard statistics that show a significant percentage of boats boarded on suspicion of drug trafficking are innocent. The attacks have also been denounced by human rights groups as "extrajudicial killings." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38dff31972385678341c81 Trump's personal feuds with allies from Italy to Israel reveal how personality drives his foreign policy te 2026-06-22T07:10:43.136Z Trump's personal feuds with allies from Italy to Israel reveal how personality drives his foreign policy Donald Trump has had a falling out with the Italian prime minister.  In fact, as you may have heard, the entire country is angry with the president.  Giorgia Meloni hit back hard, accusing Trump of fabricating a story about her.  Trump had said: "She begged me to take a picture with her. She wanted a picture with me so ​badly. I wouldn’t have taken it, but I felt sorry for her." TRUMP SAYS MELONI 'WANTS TO BE FRIENDS AGAIN' AFTER ITALY REFUSED TO HELP US AMID IRAN WAR "Donald Trump’s statements are completely made up," said the prime minister, who has been an ally. "I am frankly astonished. I don’t ‌know why ⁠the president of the United States behaves like this towards his allies: it is not the first time, moreover... "There is one thing he should remember: Neither I nor Italy ever beg." The flap, which prompted Italy's foreign minister to cancel a planned U.S. visit, underscores how Trump's policies, here and abroad, are driven by personal relationships. TRUMP BLASTS CLOSE ALLY MELONI, SAYS SHE’S FAILING US ON IRAN  What we might view as a harmless bit of embellishment managed to insult an entire country, and alienate one of the few European leaders who has backed the U.S.   In the wake of Trump's memorandum of understanding with Iran, which has been fiercely criticized by Republicans as well as Democrats for making too many concessions, he is taking flak from another ally as well.  Israel's top newspaper, owned by billionaire donor Miriam Adelson, denounced the president. TRUMP DEFENDS WAR DEAL IN MARATHON PRESSER, USING SEMANTICS ON WHY IRAN IS GETTING $300 BILLION The headline: "You could have been the greatest president of all, but you failed." In Israel Hayom, Danny Zaken wrote that Trump "may be remembered forever as the president who brought about America’s humiliation." He added: "You made a colossal mistake. You failed by signing a surrender agreement with a murderous and cruel terror regime... ISRAEL FEARS TRUMP WEARY OF ‘HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS’ NETANYAHU AND COULD 'FLIP' AMID IRAN DEAL: ANALYST "We feel betrayed, nothing less, because your heart was, it seemed, in the right place, with all your flaws." Adelson, an Israeli-American doctor, is the widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson. Trump awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018, and she has donated massive sums to pro-Trump groups and campaigns.  Trump has been furious with Bibi Netanyahu for continuing to mount attacks in Lebanon, and made sure everyone knew it, with JD Vance joining in publicly scolding Israel. Netanyahu's continued assault on Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon prompted the mullahs to cancel Friday's planned agreement signing with the vice president in Switzerland. CONSERVATIVES RALLY AROUND TRUMP AFTER MEETING WITH ZELENSKYY GOES OFF THE RAILS: 'ABSOLUTE DUMBA--' Perhaps the most dramatic, live-action clash with another foreign leader came last year when Trump unloaded on Volodymyr Zelenskyy, canceled their planned lunch and booted him out of the White House. Zelenskyy, who was also lectured by Vance, didn't help things by taking the bait and responding back in prickly fashion. The president was more resistant after that to aiding Ukraine in the war against the invading Russians, though his strong relationship with Vladimir Putin was likely a significant factor as well. Trump and Zelenskyy have since repaired their relationship, and met at the G-7 summit in France.  By contrast, charming the president can also be effective. When Zohran Mamdani was running for New York mayor, Trump constantly attacked him, threatening to withhold federal funds and deploy federal troops if the Muslim socialist was elected. DAVID MARCUS: MR. MAMDANI GOES TO WASHINGTON BETWEEN ROCK AND HARD PLACE He called Mamdani a "communist lunatic" who hates the police and Jewish people, declaring "we're not going to ruin one of our great cities… We will clean up the crime in about 30 days." But when Mamdani came to the White House after the election, the tone was strikingly positive.   "I met with a man who's a very rational person. I met with a man who wants to see – really wants to see – New York be great again," Trump said. "I'll be cheering for him." MAMDANI, PRESIDENT TRUMP HAVE BEEN TEXTING AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK — AS UNLIKELY BROMANCE BLOSSOMS: SOURCES The president added:  "We agree on a lot more than I would have thought I want him to do a great job, and we'll help him do a great job." Mamdani, who had previously called Trump a "fascist" and "despot," also praised their conversation. TOP DEMS WHO EXCHANGE TRASH-TALK WITH TRUMP PUBLICLY TURN SURPRISINGLY FRIENDLY IN PRIVATE MEETINGS  At a second meeting, the mayor pitched the president on a massive housing project in Queens, where Trump grew up and which Mamdani represented as an assemblyman.   Mamdani gave Trump a fake New York Daily News front page that depicted the president as a champion builder who could make a lasting difference in New York. They have since clashed on several issues but have quietly been texting each other. For Trump, there is no line between policy and personality. When vowing to use military force if necessary to seize Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, he threatened to impose a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark and seven other European countries opposing the effort. This was partly a result of the Danish prime minister insisting she would not be blackmailed. As for the feud between Trump and Giorgia Meloni, both sides escalated their rhetoric over the weekend: The president posted:  "She wouldn’t even let us use Italy’s landing strips or runways, a great logistical inconvenience, and this despite the fact the U.S. contributes hundreds of Billions of Dollars a year to protect Italy, and other ‘so-called’ NATO Allies. Now, after the United States defeated Iran militarily, she wants to be friends again in order to get her ‘numbers up.’ No thanks!!!" TRUMP ‘RIGHT TO BE OUTRAGED’ BY EUROPE’S BETRAYAL ON IRAN, SAYS FORMER THATCHER ADVISOR  Meloni called the president’s attacks "senseless," saying: "As for my popularity, being your friend has certainly not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you… I suggest you focus on yours." It’s like a schoolyard fight in which both brawlers want the last word. All politics, of course, turns on relationships to some degree. When a candidate is seeking an endorsement or a lawmaker is courting colleagues on a bill, a backslapping approach definitely helps.   But with Donald Trump, it's the driving force in how he does business, period, and those who anger or irritate him quickly learn there are negative consequences. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38d1cc1972385678341a98 Embattled Superintendent of Los Angeles School District Resigns te 2026-06-22T06:10:20.826Z Embattled Superintendent of Los Angeles School District Resigns Alberto Carvalho resigned Sunday, months after the F.B.I. raided his home and office. He came to Los Angeles from Miami with a reputation for raising student test scores but also made missteps. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38cac419723856783419b5 Ethan Thornton is trying to do everything all at once te 2026-06-22T05:40:20.051Z Ethan Thornton is trying to do everything all at once Mach's approach differs sharply from some of its peers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38c883197238567834198f NYPD cop shoots suspect attempting to flee in stolen vehicle, officials say te 2026-06-22T05:30:43.542Z NYPD cop shoots suspect attempting to flee in stolen vehicle, officials say A New York City Police Department officer on Sunday shot a driver who was attempting to evade cops after the vehicle was reportedly stolen, according to authorities. A silver Kia Sportage was reported stolen from the Bronx and tracked through license plate readers before it was later located by police as the driver was traveling along West Fordham Road. Officers attempted to pull over the driver and repeatedly ordered the driver and passenger to step out of the vehicle. REPEAT OFFENDER WITH 19 FELONIES BUSTED AFTER WILD CAUGHT-ON-CAMERA CHASE: POLICE The driver allegedly reversed the car and struck multiple officers and an unmarked police vehicle before driving forward and hitting another cop. "As members of the NYPD were around the car, the driver of the stolen vehicle put the car into reverse, hitting one member, hitting one of the unmarked vehicles, and ultimately hitting … multiple members of the NYPD. He then put the Kia into drive and turned the wheels of the Kia to the right, where Sergeant was standing. He drove the car into the sergeant who was thrown to the ground," said Aneudy Castillo, assistant chief and commanding officer of Patrol Borough Bronx North. As the driver continued attempting to leave the area, an officer on top of a nearby vehicle opened fire and struck the driver. The driver was transported to Saint Barnabas Hospital in stable condition. The cops involved in the incident were also taken to local hospitals in stable condition. CHILDREN AMONG 6 WOUNDED IN MARYLAND MASS SHOOTING AS DETECTIVES WORK TO DETERMINE WHAT OCCURRED Charges against the driver of the stolen vehicle are pending. The incident was captured on body-worn camera footage and remains under investigation. The suspect who was driving the stolen vehicle was arrested in February for shooting another man, police said. He was charged with multiple felonies, including attempted felony assault, reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a firearm. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38c3d119723856783418d1 NAU narrows down finalists for athletic director role, decision imminent te 2026-06-22T05:10:41.964Z NAU narrows down finalists for athletic director role, decision imminent An active FCS athletic director and senior administrators from the MAC and Big 12 are finalists for the NAU athletic director job. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a389e5219723856783407c5 Keep pets safe in summer heat te 2026-06-22T02:30:42.220Z Keep pets safe in summer heat With the arrival of summer in the Valley, rising temperatures can present life-threatening dangers for pets. As residents gear up for the heat, the Arizona Humane Society is urging pet owners to consider the Three Ps of Heat Safety: PAWse – Always check the pavement before heading outside. If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws. This is true even after sundown. Plan – Create a plan around your pet’s exercise and activity. Schedule walks during cooler hours early in the morning or late at night, provide plenty of refreshing water and implement fun indoor enrichment activities. Protect – Never leave your pet in a hot car, research pet-safe sunscreen for shorthair breeds and think about booties to shield their feet from sweltering surfaces. If you will be outdoors with your pet, it is also important to know the signs of heat stroke, which include red gums and tongue, low, rapid panting, excessive/lack of drool, rapid pulse, excessive thirst, vomiting or diarrhea, glazed eyes, elevated temperature, weakness or collapse, seizures, and unconsciousness. If these symptoms are present, call your vet. Move your pet to a cool place and place a cool wet cloth on their belly, ears, paws and neck, and direct a fan to blow on your pet. Do not force water, leave your pet alone or use cold water to cool your pet, which may lead to shock. Find additional heat safety tips at www.azhumane.org/heat-safety-tips-for-pets to help ensure your furry family members stay healthy and happy this summer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3899ca19723856783406f0 Major dispute to threaten Trump's Iran deal over billions in frozen Tehran funds: expert te 2026-06-22T02:11:22.612Z Major dispute to threaten Trump's Iran deal over billions in frozen Tehran funds: expert As U.S. and Iranian negotiators met in Switzerland on Sunday, a regional analyst warned that a dispute over billions in potentially unfrozen Iranian assets could quickly test the durability of a fledgling interim agreement. The disagreement is emerging, they say, as Washington and Tehran begin implementing the memorandum of understanding signed June 17, with negotiators holding the first round of talks at Bürgenstock, near Lucerne, Switzerland. According to Iran International, President Masoud Pezeshkian had signaled Tehran's expectations early Sunday, saying, "$6 billion of our funds in Qatar will be returned. Trump, who tried to deny Iran its rights, acknowledged them in his recent speech." The dispute traces back to discussions at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, where world leaders debated the issue. TRUMP DEFENDS WAR DEAL IN MARATHON PRESSER, USING SEMANTICS ON WHY IRAN IS GETTING $300 BILLION "We have taken their money, it isn't our money, it is their money, and we froze it," President Donald Trump said. "At a certain point in time, I guess we're going to have to give it back." He also stressed that any access to the funds remains strictly conditional, writing on Truth Social that Iran would receive "not ten cents" during the 60-day negotiation period if it failed to uphold its commitments. "There are effectively two competing narratives about the frozen funds," Alex Vatanka, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, told Fox News Digital. "Releasing frozen assets is not simply an economic question. It is one of the central political tests of trust between Tehran and Washington and will likely become one of the first major implementation disputes in the weeks ahead," Vatanka added. Paragraph 11 of the MOU framework states that the United States "undertakes to make fully available" restricted and frozen Iranian funds. However, the agreement ties any release of funds to a step-by-step process based on compliance, rather than granting immediate, unrestricted access. BIDEN ADMIN EXTENDS $10B IRAN SANCTIONS WAIVER 2 DAYS AFTER TRUMP ELECTION WIN "First, there remains considerable uncertainty over the total amount of Iranian assets frozen abroad," Vatanka said. "Iranian officials often speak of more than $100 billion, while Western estimates range higher. The immediate negotiations, however, appear focused on securing access to roughly $24 billion to $25 billion as an initial tranche." Iran's frozen assets are widely estimated at between $100 billion and $120 billion and held under sanctions and financial restrictions in countries including China, India, Iraq and South Korea, according to reporting by the Wall Street Journal. Vatanka said the central dispute extends beyond the size of the payout. "The real dispute is not simply about how much money Iran receives, but who ultimately controls how it is spent." "Iranian officials are emphasizing sovereignty over the funds, while the United States is trying to preserve leverage by attaching conditions to their use," he added as talks got underway Sunday. In a statement on X, Qatar's Foreign Ministry said the talks are aimed at reaching a comprehensive and lasting agreement covering all elements of the framework. Spokesman Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari said technical teams were negotiating the final deal while oversight groups would monitor implementation and track progress. The U.S. and Qatar are exploring a mechanism to channel an initial $6 billion toward humanitarian purchases, including food and medicine, according to reports. US ECONOMIC CHOKEHOLD ON IRAN REACHES PEAK LEVERAGE AS COLLAPSE RISKS EMERGE However, Western intelligence officials remain concerned that unfrozen funds could be diverted to regional conflicts rather than domestic development projects. Reuters reported that Iran has already signaled to Hezbollah that increased financial support could resume if Tehran's cash flow improves. "This issue also has an important regional dimension," Vatanka said. "Iran has pledged to direct a portion of those reconstruction funds toward supporting its weakened proxy network in Lebanon." "The United States has insisted that Iran cannot use any unfrozen assets to fund terrorist organizations, warning that access to the funds would be revoked if Tehran violates the terms of the agreement," he added. Vatanka said the two sides also remain divided over the broader purpose of the agreement. "Tehran is presenting the roughly $25 billion as money that will be released gradually and invested in rebuilding the country's infrastructure, with officials talking about roads, airports, transport corridors and projects that visibly benefit ordinary Iranians." "Washington, however, appears to be describing something much narrower," Vatanka added. "U.S. officials have indicated they want the funds released through controlled mechanisms, primarily for humanitarian and other approved civilian purchases, rather than giving Tehran unrestricted access." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3899b619723856783406dd cal insurance te 2026-06-22T02:11:02.131Z cal insurance From left, David Webb talks to Christy McCurdy, a registered nurse, at Hope Clinic in San Jose on Dec. 2, 2019. The clinic provides assistance such as addiction treatment and monitoring chronic conditions to formerly homeless. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3899a219723856783406d4 ballot counter te 2026-06-22T02:10:42.168Z ballot counter Ballot processor Elijah Thornabar organizes mail-in ballots at the Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections office in Sacramento on June 2, 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3894f21972385678340648 NY Times torched for Father’s Day ‘trans dad’ article critics say shows paper is ‘corrupting our children' te 2026-06-22T01:50:42.745Z NY Times torched for Father’s Day ‘trans dad’ article critics say shows paper is ‘corrupting our children' The New York Times is facing backlash after publishing a Father’s Day guest essay about a transgender parent who described learning how to be a "trans dad." The essay, titled "To My Daughter, My Gender Was Never Complicated," was published Sunday morning and presented in comic-strip form. It was written by Zach Ellams, a biological woman who identifies as a male, and focuses on Ellams’ experience raising a daughter while navigating questions about gender. Several illustrations show the child asking direct questions in everyday settings. "How long did you have breasts for, Dad?" the daughter asks in one panel as the two walk down the street. NY TIMES HAMMERED FOR ARTICLE REFERRING TO BIOLOGICAL WOMEN AS ‘NON-TRANSGENDER WOMEN’ In another scene at a pool, the child asks, "How did you grow a mustache if you were a lady?" A separate panel shows the daughter on a playground telling another child, "I want to grow a beard when I grow up." "You can’t grow a beard. You’re a girl," the other child replies. "My dad did, and he was a girl," Ellams’ daughter says. The essay suggests the child accepts Ellams’ gender identity with ease, helping the author more fully "embrace" who they are. Critics, however, blasted The Times for choosing to publish the piece on Father’s Day. LIZ PEEK: THE TRANS FEVER IS OVER — AND AMERICA IS RECKONING WITH THE DAMAGE DONE "The New York Times published cartoons about being a trans dad for Father’s Day," Katie Miller, podcaster and former Department of Government Efficiency aide, wrote on X, "This is how they envision corrupting our children." Sean Davis, CEO and co-founder of The Federalist, accused the paper of using Father’s Day to celebrate "playing daddy dress-up" as the "true embodiment of fatherhood." "The New York Times celebrated Father’s Day by saluting the real heroes: left-wing gender goblins who think mentally ill women mutilating themselves, mainlining hormone injections, and playing daddy dress-up are the true embodiment of fatherhood," Davis wrote. "On Father’s Day, the New York Times is celebrating gender confused mothers. Wokeness may be limping a bit from injuries, but it isn’t dead," Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, wrote. Tim Young, a media fellow for strategic communications at The Heritage Foundation, also criticized the piece. LEFT-WING GOVERNOR RIPPED FOR ‘INSANE’ ANSWER ON WHETHER HE’D SUPPORT MINOR SON’S GENDER TRANSITION "The New York Times reminds us all that they hate actual fathers on Fathers Day," Young wrote. The Father’s Day controversy came the same day President Donald Trump separately ripped the news outlet on Truth Social over its coverage of Iran. "The way the Corrupt and Failing New York Times is covering stories on a very battered and beat up Iran, through FAKE & MADE UP "FACTS" is, in my opinion, 'TREASONOUS.' I will be adding all of their false and ridiculous reporting to my multi Billion Dollar lawsuit against them. They are Criminals!" Trump wrote. The latest backlash adds to a string of recent controversies involving The Times, including criticism earlier this year over an opinion column by Nicholas Kristof that drew condemnation from critics and the Israel Foreign Ministry. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3892c319723856783405f8 Georgia pair charged with murder after bartender's dismembered remains found in lake outside Atlanta te 2026-06-22T01:41:23.920Z Georgia pair charged with murder after bartender's dismembered remains found in lake outside Atlanta A Georgia pair have been charged with murder after allegedly slaughtering a bartender and dumping his dismembered remains in a lake, according to authorities. Mario Andre Barber, 46, and Brittany Amber Baker, 42, were arrested on Monday for allegedly murdering Jamal Rashad Parker, 37, in a home outside of Atlanta, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release. Investigators discovered Parker’s remains in May in the Dog River Reservoir, located about 30 miles outside Atlanta. Parker's identity was confirmed using DNA comparison technology after his father contacted authorities to report that the victim’s tattoos matched his son's ink, local station WSB-TV reported. MINNESOTA MAN ACCUSED OF DISMEMBERING GIRLFRIENDS, HIDING BODIES IN STORAGE UNITS ENTERS PLEA Investigators believe the two suspects killed Parker inside a home in Douglasville where Baker lived. Late last month, investigators were observed leaving the home with a reciprocating saw and cleaning supplies, according to WSB-TV. Police have not disclosed if Parker knew his alleged killers. However, a GoFundMe created by a family member described the pair as "people he knew and trusted." SUZANNE SIMPSON'S DNA FOUND ON MURDER SUSPECT HUSBAND'S SAW THAT CAN CUT METAL The suspects pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday and are being held without bond. Both have lengthy criminal records, according to reports. "I want them to be punished. And I don’t even think a life sentence is good enough," Parker’s dad, Charles Parker, told WSB-TV outside the courthouse. "It’s the kind of stuff you see on TV, but I mean ... they had no remorse," he added. In addition to bartending at Ms. Icey’s Kitchen & Bar in Atlanta, the victim was a musician and artist with "a beautiful soul and spirit," according to the GoFundMe page created to cover burial costs. "He loved life and the people he met along his journey in life. He was a musical artist, visual artist, and a professional bartender who enjoyed creating new drinks. This has totally devastated our family and friends and has left us heartbroken," the fundraiser reads. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38928719723856783405d8 ‘The world knows we exist now’: Cape Verde fans lure neutral spectators to their side. te 2026-06-22T01:40:23.519Z ‘The world knows we exist now’: Cape Verde fans lure neutral spectators to their side. Dancing exuberantly in the bleachers and teaching the crowd Cape Verde chants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38905519723856783405ab Southwest jet struck by ground equipment vehicle at Memphis airport te 2026-06-22T01:31:01.496Z Southwest jet struck by ground equipment vehicle at Memphis airport A ground equipment vehicle struck a Southwest Airlines plane as passengers were boarding on Sunday. The incident happened at Memphis International Airport in Tennessee, an airline spokesperson told Fox News Digital. Southwest said Flight 4013 was taken out of service following the contact. However, no injuries were reported. "Southwest Flight 4013 was contacted by a ground equipment vehicle during boarding today at Memphis International Airport," the airline said. AIRPLANE WING STRIKES TUG VEHICLE AT CHICAGO AIRPORT, LEAVING DRIVER HOSPITALIZED The airport confirmed the incident in a statement to Fox News Digital, describing it as an isolated matter. "Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority can confirm that an isolated incident occurred today at Memphis International Airport," the airport said. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT BOUND FOR MEXICO RETURNS TO HOUSTON AFTER 'ENGINE ISSUE' Passengers were directed to board an alternate aircraft to reach their destination, Southwest said. While a spokesperson said the "alternate plane will operate the route to Dallas," the company’s website listed Flight 4013 as resuming service to Harry Reid International Airport in the Las Vegas area. Passengers reportedly departed nearly four hours behind schedule, and the flight was scheduled to arrive around 5:30 p.m. instead of 1:50 p.m. Southwest said an investigation of the incident is underway. "The event will be investigated through our comprehensive Safety Management System," the airline said. "Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of its Customers and Employees." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38904219723856783405a2 James Van Der Beek's wife honors 'magnificent' late husband on first Father's Day since his death te 2026-06-22T01:30:42.047Z James Van Der Beek's wife honors 'magnificent' late husband on first Father's Day since his death James Van Der Beek's wife Kimberly Van Der Beek shared a heartfelt tribute to the late actor on the first Father's Day since his passing. "The Dawson's Creek" star died in February at the age of 48 after a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. On Sunday, June 21, Kimberly honored James in an Instagram post, featuring a slideshow in which the actor was pictured with their six children over the years. "Missing you so much and thinking of how magnificent you were in every single way today. And somehow, from the other side? You continue to parent. You're a marvel. 🩵" Kimberly wrote in the caption. Kimberly's carousel included individual photos of James with each of their children, including daughters Olivia, 15, Annabel, 12, Emilia, 10 and Gwendolyn, 8 and sons Joshua, 14 and Jeremiah, 4. She also posted group photos of James with their children, including one in which they were seen cuddling in bed and another in which they struck playful poses on a sunny day. BRUCE WILLIS' WIFE CONFESSES SHE 'WANTS IT ALL BACK' IN RAW FATHER'S DAY TRIBUTE TO ACTOR In one photo, the entire Van Der Beek family beamed while sitting together on a boat. Kimberly also shared two photos of herself with her late husband. James and Kimberly, (née Brook), first met while they were both vacationing in Israel in 2009. The couple tied the knot on Aug. 1, 2010, during a small ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, at the Kabbalah Centre near Dizengoff Square.  In February, Kimberly revealed that she and James held a "simple and beautiful and moving" vow renewal ceremony attended by close family and friends, with some joining via Zoom shortly before the actor's death. JAMES VAN DER BEEK'S FRIENDS SHARE 'SACRED' FINAL MOMENTS WITH HIM BEFORE HIS DEATH AT 48 "We decided two days beforehand and our friends got us new rings, filled our bedroom with flowers and candles and we renewed our vows from bed," she told People magazine at the time. James revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in November 2024, more than a year before his death. He had first received his diagnosis in August 2023 but initially did not share it with the public. On Feb. 11, Kimberly announced his death in a statement shared on James' official Instagram account. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning," a statement read. "He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend." ERIKA KIRK OPENS UP ABOUT GRIEF AND FAITH AT CHRISTMAS: ‘LIFE IS DIFFERENT NOW’ To honor what would have been James' 49th birthday on March 8, Kimberly shared a video recorded by their daughter Emilia in a post on social media.  "As you all know probably now, my dad has passed away, but I'm just going to tell you little tips, or anything that helps you getting through anybody you love who's passing," Emilia began. "So today is my dad's birthday, and the No. 1 thing for somebody's passing is to talk to them and let your emotions out. If you miss them, you can cry, you can talk to them. I talk to my dad every day and I start with a sentence and I say, ‘Hi dad, I miss you and I love you so much, and I’ll never stop loving you.'" JAMES VAN DER BEEK'S FAMILY RAISES OVER $2M AS HOLLYWOOD STARS DONATE BIG AFTER ACTOR'S DEATH "And I just tell him about my day, how I'm feeling, and I tell my family how I'm feeling, and I know he can hear me, but I can't hear him. My mom can," she continued. "You just, you have to feel them in your heart, because they're in your heart. They're watching over you. They are a part of your body, and in a good place. I know that my dad's in a good place. He's not in pain anymore. He's in heaven." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Emilia noted that her dad is "above the clouds with God," and told her mother's followers that it was OK to cry.  "Be sad because you miss them. You can be angry but don't blame yourself. Blaming yourself — it's not a good strategy for someone's passing," she said. "And if somebody also lost their dog, or like, somebody they love, and you did too, and they try to tell you, ‘I know how you feel. I felt worse.' They don’t know how you feel." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS  "Everybody has different emotions in their body and they express it in different ways, many, many different ways." "Something my dad told me was, if this didn't work out the way he wanted it to and the way we wanted it to, for him living, I still have to believe in miracles," Emilia added. "Miracles can still happen just later on in life, and they'll keep coming. But maybe when you want them to come, they might not. But if they do pass, if they do go — just remember, they have some work to do on the other side." Emilia said she prays to her dad, and knows that "he was a good man." She kept one of his hats because it smelled like the "Varsity Blues" actor. "A lot of people loved him, and people prayed for him, and he was loved by many, many hearts and many, many people," she said. Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38892519723856783404bc Tornadoes Reported in Southern Illinois Leave Trail of Damage te 2026-06-22T01:00:21.309Z Tornadoes Reported in Southern Illinois Leave Trail of Damage By Sunday night, there had already been at least 13 reports of tornadic activity or damage, a meteorologist said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a3886e21972385678340485 Tim Howard calls it 'impossible' for the USMNT to win the 2026 World Cup despite strong start te 2026-06-22T00:50:42.645Z Tim Howard calls it 'impossible' for the USMNT to win the 2026 World Cup despite strong start Former U.S. men’s national team goalkeeper Tim Howard understands the early success this group has in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but he doesn’t think they will be hoisting any trophy by the end of the tournament. In fact, Howard believes it’s "impossible" for them to win the World Cup. "The U.S. cannot, unequivocally, win the World Cup," he said on his "Unfiltered Soccer" podcast alongside former USMNT teammate Landon Donovan. "The U.S. will have to play the greatest game they’ve ever played…four games in a row. Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, finals. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "It’s literally impossible for the U.S. to win the World Cup. That’s just the reality." Donovan, though, was a bit more optimistic than the Hall of Fame goalie. "Can we? Yes. Has this group proven they can beat a top team? No," Donovan added. "If they play the way they’re playing, they can absolutely compete with any team in this World Cup. For sure." USA WORLD CUP TEAM CLINCHES SPOT IN KNOCKOUT STAGE AFTER ANOTHER HISTORIC PERFORMANCE VS AUSTRALIA Thus far, the USMNT has had strong victories against Paraguay, a 4-1 victory that marked the most goals scored by Team USA in a World Cup match. Then, they followed it up with a commanding 2-0 win over Australia this past Friday to notch a spot in the knockout rounds. Donovan believes Mauricio Pochettino’s group is building momentum, which could ultimately help them make that Cinderella run. "I’ve said this over and over. Can you do it four times in a row? Can you do it in the round of 16, the quarter, the semi, the final. That is where it gets really hard," Donovan explained. "But momentum gets going, you never know." The USMNT still has one more Group D match to go, as they face Türkiye on Thursday, which will only impact who they will face in the new round of 32. It’s a new format for the World Cup, as they expanded group from 32 to 48 teams has now led to a round of 32 instead of the usual round of 16. The top two teams of each group, as well as the top eight third-place teams, will be heading for the knockout rounds. While this game technically doesn’t matter for the U.S., Pochettino will surely be stressing its importance to continue building on the momentum they’ve created throughout their first two matches. Also, the status of Christian Pulisic, the team’s superstar midfielder who sat out against Australia due to a left calf injury, will be under a microscope once again heading into the final group stage match. Considering the spot in the knockout stage is secured, it will be interesting to see if Pochettino decides to be cautious and sit Pulisic once more to ensure he’s ready for the elimination game. Can they make a run in those games and shock Howard with a run to the final? The sky is the limit for this group that has made a statement thus far. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38824619723856783403ec Katy Perry snubs famous exes before sweet nod to Justin Trudeau in cheeky onstage moment te 2026-06-22T00:31:02.020Z Katy Perry snubs famous exes before sweet nod to Justin Trudeau in cheeky onstage moment Katy Perry made her feelings about her past relationships clear during a recent concert as she took not-so-subtle swipes at some of her famous exes, including Orlando Bloom and John Mayer. While headlining the O Son do Camiño festival in Santiago de Compostela, Spain on Thursday, the 40-year-old pop star made playful jabs at several former flames as part of an onstage stunt while highlighting her current romance with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. During a performance of her hit 2019 song "Never Really Over," Perry sang and danced in front of a giant smartphone prop that displayed incoming calls from some of her exes, per videos shared on social media. NEWLY SINGLE KATY PERRY ENJOYS INTIMATE DINNER WITH FORMER CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER DURING WORLD TOUR BREAK When the screen showed a call coming in from Diplo, the "Firework" hitmaker nervously hit the "Decline" button several times before covering her eyes and strutting away from the phone. Perry briefly dated the DJ in 2014 after the pair were linked at Coachella during a break in the singer's relationship with Mayer. In a 2017 appearance on "The Late Late Show with James Corden," Perry placed Diplo behind Bloom and Mayer when asked to rank her exes' performances in the bedroom. Diplo later laughed off Perry's ranking, joking on social media that he had won the "bronze medal in the sex Olympics." KELSEA BALLERINI DEFENDS EX MORGAN EVANS AFTER FANS SHOUT OBSCENITIES ABOUT HIM DURING CONCERT The phone prop next displayed an incoming call from a contact labeled "JM," seemingly referring to Mayer, whom Perry dated on and off for nearly three years between 2012 and 2015. Perry turned around and walked back to the phone before holding her hand up and backing away. Perry then ignored a call from a contact named "OB," wagging her finger and striking a pose. "OB" was an apparent reference to her ex-fiance Orlando Bloom. The former couple were together for nearly a decade after first meeting in 2016. Following a 2017 split, the two reconciled the following year and announced their engagement in 2019. Perry and the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star, who share daughter Daisy Dove, 5, ended their relationship in June 2025. ORLANDO BLOOM ARRIVES SOLO FOR JEFF BEZOS, LAUREN SANCHEZ WEDDING AMID KATY PERRY SPLIT REPORTS Perry concluded her performance of "Never Really Over" with a sweet nod to Trudeau. After the exes' calls were rejected, another caller named "JPJT" appeared on the screen. The contact appeared to refer to Trudeau's full name Justin Pierre James Trudeau and it was accompanied by emojis of a Canadian flag and a red heart. The singer emphatically held the "Accept" button as the song ended and fans cheered. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Perry and Trudeau first sparked romance rumors when they were spotted dining together in July 2025 at Le Violon in Montréal. Days after their dinner date, Trudeau attended the "Teenage Dream" crooner's sold-out concert in Canada. KATY PERRY AND JUSTIN TRUDEAU PACK ON THE PDA IN AFFECTIONATE RED CARPET DEBUT AT TRIBECA FESTIVAL  The duo went public with their relationship in December 2025. Earlier this month, Perry and Trudeau made their red carpet debut together during the Tribeca Festival as they cozied up for photographers at the premiere of "Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour - Live from Paris" in New York City, LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In an interview with People magazine at the event, Perry gushed over her boyfriend while discussing her new concert film. "I feel like a more grounded person in so many aspects of my life," Perry said. "I am very in love. And actually, that show was after I met the love of my life, and so I felt very anchored by that, because I'm a little bit like a rainbow kite." "I fly super high and touch the veil ... cosmos ... and sometimes I need to be anchored. So, to have that anchor finally makes me feel really whole now," she added. Last week, the couple were spotted sharing kisses while on a picnic in Santa Barbara, California ahead of their one-year anniversary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a38823219723856783403e3 Elon Musk 'needs to answer' for 4.5 million kids 'sentenced to death' over DOGE cuts, Ro Khanna argues te 2026-06-22T00:30:42.555Z Elon Musk 'needs to answer' for 4.5 million kids 'sentenced to death' over DOGE cuts, Ro Khanna argues Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will need to be investigated for the "4.5 million children" whom he "possibly sentenced to death" through his spending cuts, Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., argued Saturday. Khanna suggested that the Democratic Party take initiative to hold Musk accountable if they were to regain control over the House of Representatives or the Senate. "I do believe once we take power, there needs to be accountability," Khanna said on the "I've Had It" podcast. "There needs to be accountability for Elon Musk. You know, they’re celebrating that he created 4,400 millionaires, but they don’t talk about the 4.5 million children around the world who he possibly sentenced to death by dismantling USAID." MAMDANI’S ‘COGE’ ROLLOUT GETS DOGE’S ATTENTION AFTER CRITICS SAY HE RIPPED OFF ELON MUSK Khanna continued, "He needs to answer for that. He needs to be subpoenaed. He needs to face investigation. He needs to answer for what he did with DOGE [Department of Government Efficiency]. It's not just 'let's move on.'" Host Jennifer Welch agreed with the idea of investigating Musk, claiming that he was responsible for "killing" millions through DOGE's government spending cuts. "I love that we need to keep pushing the talking point that you just had that we don't need to celebrate Elon Musk making other people millionaires. If you are the party of pro-life like you say you are, MAGA, he’s killing millions of the poorest people on the planet," Welch said. "So I think that hypocrisy there is really stunning." ELON MUSK SENT GAD SAAD A CRYPTIC LATE NIGHT TEXT THAT LED TO A SECRET CANYON RENDEZVOUS Fox News Digital reached out to Khanna's office, Tesla and SpaceX for comment. Democratic politicians and mainstream media renewed their criticism against Musk after he became the world's first trillionaire through SpaceX's record-breaking IPO earlier this month, cementing Musk's status as the world's richest man. SEATTLE MAYOR SHRUGS OFF MILLIONAIRE-TAX CONCERNS AS 44% OF BUSINESS LEADERS CONSIDER LEAVING Khanna has also encouraged a massive new tax proposal called the "Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act," targeting wealthy men like Musk with a direct 5% annual wealth tax on assets, not just income, exceeding $1 billion.  "We have a deep economic divide in this country. On one side, places like Silicon Valley are generating extreme wealth. On the other side, families are struggling to cover the cost of health care, housing, and basic needs. We can tax billionaires a modest amount to make sure everyone has a fair chance while keeping our innovative engine," Khanna said in a press release in March. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home