https://meenews.co/post/6ab0f47275342cf4db87f803 Midterm history massively favors Democrats. But they are making a big mistake te 2026-09-21T09:10:10.421Z Midterm history massively favors Democrats. But they are making a big mistake Every two years, Washington performs the same ritual. The out-of-power party smells blood, the pundits write the eulogy early and by October the outcome seems like a foregone conclusion. But the history behind that confidence is more complicated than most imagine. What matters most in 2026 is not the electoral math – it’s what the party asking for power actually plans to do if they win. Over the last 80 years, the president's party has lost seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in 18 of 20 midterm elections. Political scientists call it the thermostat effect: Hand one party control of government and the electorate instinctively seeks a counterweight, regardless of performance. Voter turnout compounds the challenge for the incumbent party. The winners tend to relax, while the losing side stays angry and shows up to the polls. Presidential elections offer a choice between two visions; midterms become a referendum on the party in charge. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: HOUSE CONTROL COULD HINGE ON WHETHER THE OLD POLITICAL RULES STILL APPLY This time, Republicans are also defending unusually narrow ground. Democrats only need a net gain of five seats to flip the majority. With approval ratings hovering below 45% for much of the year, the GOP finds itself squarely in the situation that historically produced the worst results for the president’s party. At the same time, our nation is grappling with a political moment with no clean precedent. Analysts keep applying old maps to new terrain. President Donald Trump is only the second president in American history to serve nonconsecutive terms. The other was President Grover Cleveland, who was elected in 1884, lost in 1888 and won again in 1892. VULNERABLE HOUSE REPUBLICANS EMBRACE TRUMP AS GOP BETS ON DEFYING MIDTERM HISTORY The fresh start with the electorate did little for Cleveland. By the time he reached the halfway point of his "second first term," voters handed his Democratic Party a major shellacking. Cleveland's Democrats lost roughly 116 House seats in 1894, amid a brutal depression. The outlook looks considerably more promising for Republicans. The electoral map underwent more changes in this election cycle than any in recent memory. Texas led the charge, redrawing its lines to the tune of five additional safe Republican seats. California countered with a map of its own, albeit favoring Democrats. FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: DEMOCRATS LEAD IN THE HOUSE, BUT REDISTRICTING KEEPS THE GOP IN THE GAME The rest of the nation saw mixed results. Missouri, Ohio, North Carolina and Indiana moved right. Utah's court-ordered map favors Democrats. Virginia's attempted gerrymander was struck down entirely. The Supreme Court’s decision to leave both the Texas and California maps intact effectively canceled out the biggest moves on either side. The end result is a map that still tilts slightly Republican on net. Forecast models built on this terrain currently lean Democratic, but a lean is far from a lock. When voters head to the polls, they will reckon with one defining question: What are Democrats actually offering? On the trail, it is affordability, groceries, rent and healthcare, because it's real and it polls. But the gap between that message and the governing record is already visible where Democrats hold power. LIZ PEEK: DEMOCRATS’ AFFORDABILITY SCAM COLLAPSES IN STATES THEY ACTUALLY RUN Virginia Democrat Gov. Abigail Spanberger ran as the affordability governor after telling voters in writing she had no plans to redistrict the state, calling gerrymandering "detrimental to our democracy." She won, then backed the gerrymander anyway – the same one her own state Supreme Court struck down. She followed it with a ban on a wide range of semiautomatic rifles and magazines that two judges have since blocked. One found it likely unconstitutional and delayed implementation until 2027 at the earliest. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is suing to kill the measure permanently. None of that was a grocery bill. REDISTRICTING GIVES REPUBLICANS AN EDGE, BUT AFFORDABILITY WILL DECIDE THE MIDTERMS Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed built his Senate campaign on lowering healthcare costs through Medicare for All. Asked on "Meet the Press" whether people earning under $1 million would pay higher taxes under his plan, he didn't deny it. In fact, he called the trade-off "worth making." Democrats are simply not focused on the kitchen table issues that win elections. Nationally, reporting from CNBC, Fox News and CNN over the past month confirms what House Democrats are actually planning if they take control of the House. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION It is not a comprehensive housing package or relief for hardworking Americans. Instead, they are building toward a sprawling investigative operation targeting President Trump, his Cabinet and his family. Subpoenas and lawsuits are already in motion before a single vote is cast. None of those actions will lower costs for anyone. History dictates this should be a good year for the party out of power. What history can't tell you is what a party does with power once it takes the reins. On that front, Democrats have already shown their hand. The American voter should take notice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0f47175342cf4db87f7fa Socialists are helping GOP campaigns heading into November te 2026-09-21T09:10:09.780Z Socialists are helping GOP campaigns heading into November A new number inside the latest Fox News national poll could bolster Republican midterm messaging as they work to hold their fragile congressional majorities amid an extremely rough political climate in this autumn's elections. The figure: 55% of registered voters hold an unfavorable view of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), while only three in ten see the DSA in a positive light. The Fox News poll is the latest national survey to show that while the DSA has gained traction among Democrats, the group and the broader socialist movement in America face significant national skepticism. The figures appear to reinforce a key element in the GOP midterm playbook, which aims to turn what's normally a referendum on the party in power into a choice election. WHAT THE LATEST FOX NEWS POLL SAYS ABOUT THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS Republicans, pointing to the surge this year by progressive and socialist candidates over centrist and establishment-backed rivals in the Democratic Party primaries, are painting all Democrats on the ballot this year as far-left radicals. President Donald Trump, at this month's GOP midterm convention, argued that there is a "communist" takeover of the Democratic Party. "In state after state, the Democrat establishment has been overthrown and replaced by crazed lunatics and radicals. They call themselves Democrat socialists, but actually, they’re communists." DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB House Speaker Mike Johnson recently told Fox News Digital, "This really is a contrast election between common sense candidates... and crazy, and that's what the other side represents." Veteran Republican strategist Erin Maguire said that the new poll numbers on the DSA "shows that Democrats continuing to lurch further and further to the left with their socialist base is not something Americans want." "I do think it validates Republicans because Republicans are aiming to make this a choice election," Maguire, a veteran of the 2020 Trump re-election campaign who later steered communications for conservative firebrand Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, told Fox News Digital. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Democrats disagree and say the midterms will be won or lost over inflation. "Republicans are facing record-low approval numbers and have no midterm message after spiking costs, raising gas prices, and driving up inflation," Democratic National Committee Deputy Communications Director Kendall Witmer told Fox News Digital. But some moderate Democrats are concerned. "I think it’s a big problem," Ty Strong said as he referred to the Republican midterm strategy. Strong, founder and president of the Moderate PAC, told Fox News the midterms "should be a much bigger wave but I don’t think it’s going to be as big as it could have been if we didn’t have this DSA and attacks that Republicans are going to use. WHO'S UP AND DOWN IN THE LATEST FOX NEWS MIDTERM ELECTION POWER RANKINGS He warned that the GOP playbook "absolutely could be effective But Shannon Jackson, a key consultant and adviser to progressive leader Rep. Ro Khanna of California, said that "Republicans are in a very tough spot right now." Referring to the Republican strategy, Jackson argued, "I think they’re reaching for things. I think the DSA issue is something they’re trying to make something, but it is not." "You can do these broad strokes of painting it as communist and things like that. They tried to do that for Bernie, and now he’s the most popular senator and politician in America," added Jackson, a grassroots organizer best known for his leadership roles in Sanders' 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0f47175342cf4db87f7f1 Trump should press Xi on China’s persecution of believers at home and abroad te 2026-09-21T09:10:09.142Z Trump should press Xi on China’s persecution of believers at home and abroad "A China without religious freedom is a China we cannot accept," Pastor Ezra Jin told a small group gathered on Capitol Hill shortly after he was freed from a Chinese prison. President Donald Trump had raised Jin’s case with Chinese President Xi Jinping at their May summit. Weeks later, Jin was free. But why was he in jail in the first place? He pastored the Zion Church in Beijing, an independent Christian house church outside the control of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). PASTOR FREED FROM CHINESE PRISON AFTER TRUMP RAISED HIS CASE WITH XI JINPING Any and all religious groups in China must come under the control of the CCP or be subject to harassment, arrest, closure or worse. Forced organ harvesting of Falun Gong practitioners has been well documented. Falun Gong is a Chinese spiritual movement that the CCP particularly singles out for harsh treatment. Ten Chinese Catholic bishops — 10 — are currently in some form of detention in China for refusing to toe the CCP line. Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong was recently convicted of failing to properly register a charity fund. He is 94 years old and has been a respected leader in Hong Kong for decades, but not anymore in Xi’s China. Zen does not support the secret deal between the Chinese government and the Vatican over the appointment of Catholic bishops in China. THE CCP’S NEW ‘UNITY’ LAW TURNS CHINA’S REPRESSION INTO A GLOBAL THREAT The Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the second-highest spiritual authority in Tibetan Buddhism, was abducted by the Chinese government 31 years ago. His current location is still unknown. Details differ, but the underlying pattern is the same. Religious leaders and communities not controlled by Beijing face intimidation, detention, disappearance or worse. BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: THE WAR ON CHRISTIANS IS REAL AND THE WORLD CAN NO LONGER STAY SILENT This system of religious control by the state is completely counter to the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights and our own belief that the soul of every individual on the planet is entitled to be free to determine its own eternal destiny. A system that controls the most sacred right of the person is not a system we can support with our economic activity. Beijing’s oppression doesn’t stop at its own borders. The CCP is increasingly waging a campaign of harassment, disinformation and lawfare — called transnational repression — against religious and political dissidents in the United States. Falun Gong practitioners alone have suffered nearly 300 bomb and death threats . Not to mention the persecution of them still raging within China itself, where more than 5,000 confirmed deaths of Falun Gong practitioners have been recorded since the crackdown began in 1999. Just days ago, Anthropic reported disrupting China-based intelligence operations using its Claude AI platform to build surveillance dossiers on overseas dissidents and Tibetan Buddhist, Falun Gong, Christian and Uyghur communities, including the U.S. Beijing has a proven pattern of exploiting American institutions and technology to harass and oppress dissidents who had thought they had reached the safety of America. BRONX MAN CONVICTED OF RUNNING SECRET CHINESE POLICE STATION IN MANHATTAN USED TO MONITOR DISSIDENTS Xi is scheduled to be in Washington starting on Sept. 24. Trump should make this system of coercion and control a point of discussion. Countries that won’t even allow their own people to worship freely are not reliable trading partners and certainly not countries we want to prop up with our dollars. They may provide us with cheap goods, but our souls, and those of others, are not for sale at any price. Communism officially denies the existence of God and establishes government as the highest authority in the universe. Therefore, everything is under its control unless it specifically permits freedom. A person’s rights come from the government, not from God or anywhere else. TRUMP SAYS CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING WILL VISIT US ON SEPT 24 Communists, authoritarians and totalitarians figured out long ago that "religious people" must be controlled because they choose to answer to a higher authority — an allegiance that fortifies their willingness to confront and defy government when it is in the wrong, even at the cost of their property, freedom or lives. Sounds like the kind of people we want to advocate for! Think of the Jewish refuseniks and evangelicals of the late Soviet era who confronted that evil regime, or the Christians in Burma who stand against the ruling military junta today. But freedom comes at a cost. That’s why it’s so precious. The cost to us is not our freedom, as it is for the Chinese Christians, Buddhists, Falun Gong practitioners or Uyghur Muslims. It is our willingness to stand up to China. Trump is the first president since John F. Kennedy to confront China, and he should be applauded for it — and encouraged to go further. He raised tariffs on an evil Communist regime that seeks world dominance. He has confronted and weakened China’s allies in Iran, Venezuela, Cuba and elsewhere. He should continue to exert that leverage on behalf of people whose only offense is refusing to place their faith on the altar of the Chinese Communist Party. Now is the time to confront the CCP’s extensive apparatus of religious oppression — just as Reagan confronted the Soviet system — and make clear that the Chinese people should not have to choose between their faith and freedom. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Americans will not accept Beijing’s meddling when it follows people across borders and tries to stifle, silence or punish them for choosing both faith and freedom. When Xi arrives in Washington, President Trump should make that clear. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM AMB. SAM BROWNBACK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0f47075342cf4db87f7e8 GOP takes aim at Congress' next 'get filthy rich' loophole after stock-trading ban te 2026-09-21T09:10:08.477Z GOP takes aim at Congress' next 'get filthy rich' loophole after stock-trading ban EXCLUSIVE: While the House successfully moved to rein in lawmakers' stock trading, a California Republican is targeting what she says is another avenue for congressional self-enrichment, citing members whose wealth has multiplied over the years. Rep. Young Kim's Stop Congressional Self-Enrichment Resolution comes after a successful GOP-led effort in July that imposed restrictions on stock purchases and requires several days' notice before stock sales. It also comes as Americans across the political spectrum remain frustrated by many lawmakers' rapidly growing wealth while in public office. "It could be earmarking a nonprofit organization where a member’s spouse sits on the board of directors or board of trustees, so it will indirectly benefit the family. Or it could earmark for a park at, let's say apartment building that a member or member's spouse or member’s children owns," Kim told Fox News Digital. SENATE QUIETLY BANS LAWMAKERS FROM BETTING ON PREDICTION MARKETS "And with the federal funds that the member brings and build the park nearby or community center nearby, it could increase the property value and therefore indirectly benefiting the member and their family members. Maybe asking to build a road up to rural land the member owns." Her new push would cover all material financial interests — direct or indirect — that benefit people beyond the lawmaker themselves. UNLIKELY BIPARTISAN SENATE DUO SEEKS TO PERMANENTLY BAN EX-LAWMAKERS FROM LOBBYING Current House rules require members requesting an earmark to certify that neither they nor their spouses have a financial interest in the recipient. Kim's bill would extend that requirement to immediate family members and indirect financial interests, such as nearby property values. "The days of members thinking that ‘I can use the community project funding request or bringing the earmarks for my district and get filthy rich off of it’ -- those days are numbered." WATCH: DEM CANDIDATE GRILLED ON STOCK TRADING AFTER BEING DUPED WITH SELFIE REQUEST "This is a good time because we see Americans are sick and tired of watching politicians getting filthy rich while average Americans are worrying about making ends meet and stretch every dollar that they earn." Citing the "Bridge to Nowhere" project in Alaska's Inside Passage in the early 2000s as a symbol of concerns over earmarks, Kim said the ensuing decade-long moratorium curbed abuse. Kim said safeguards put in place after the moratorium have helped, but argued members are still able to provide themselves with indirect benefits. She reiterated that she is not targeting any individuals. While there are now apps out there like the "Pelosi Stock Tracker" and others that let retail investors see which stocks are being bought or sold by which members, Kim said her effort does not target any one colleague. 'SQUAD' DEM DISMISSES FRAUD PROBE SPECULATION AFTER $29M NET-WORTH DROP "And, this is not in any way discouraging members to fight for their districts and bring in the appropriate taxpayer dollars for projects near their districts," she said. "That is so important," she said, pointing to funding she brought to Orange County to prevent and recover from recent wildfires, among other interests for her constituents. "That's what we are sent to do, fight for our district, but not at the expense of, you know enriching I mean, not at the expense of hurting our very constituents that we are trying to support while we are lining our pockets, because there are too many career politicians in Washington looking out for no one but themselves." Innumerable lawmakers have come under fire over the decades for their earmarking prowess. In one notable case, then-House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., faced criticism in 2006 over a $207 million earmark to build a parkway near property he owned. Amid the kerfuffle, an attorney for the leader pushed back on what he called a "libelous" allegation from a good-government group about it at the time. The attorney said criticizing Hastert for the project was akin to "complaining about a purchase in Alexandria based on renovations at the Capitol." GOP LAWMAKER UNDER HOUSE ETHICS REVIEW BLASTS 'BASELESS' INVESTIGATION In 2023, the Boston Globe reported that earmarks secured by Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., benefited a health center in Boston where his wife was employed. $2 million went to the South Boston Community Health Center, and another $1 million went to a foundation where Lynch’s wife was an unpaid director. Fox News Digital reached out to Lynch for comment. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., previously secured earmarks totaling $3.5 million for George Mason University, where his wife had served as interim president and later as a professor. The earmarks "are in no way influenced by Secretary Holton," a Kaine spokesperson told The Messenger news outlet at the time – referencing former Virginia Education Secretary Anne Holton. "Secretary Holton has no involvement in the CDS process, and no involvement in the George Mason CDS requests," the spokesperson added, using an acronym for ‘Congressionally Directed Spending’, the Senate's term for earmarks. "Senator Kaine and Secretary Holton have not discussed the requests." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER With the Senate next to take up stock trading prohibitions, Kim’s bill stands as a gap closer, she said, on a practice that has rare emphatic bipartisan support. Fox News Digital’s Aaron Kliegman contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0f46f75342cf4db87f7df After 6 months of war, US must prepare for a future after Iran’s government falls te 2026-09-21T09:10:07.837Z After 6 months of war, US must prepare for a future after Iran’s government falls Six months into the war, the central question about Iran’s regime is no longer its missile arsenal, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) ability to menace the Strait of Hormuz, or how long the confrontation can endure. The deeper question is political and historical: Who governs Iran? Is it Mojtaba Khamenei, whose position at the apex of the system remains opaque; Masoud Pezeshkian, whose office of president was never designed to hold sovereign power; or the IRGC, which after decades of accumulating military, intelligence and economic authority may have become the state’s true center of gravity? Iran increasingly resembles not a Shiite theocracy protected by soldiers, but a militarized dictatorship in which the notorious clerical establishment provides ideological cover for the men with guns. The Shiite Republic or Islamic Caliphate of mullahs emerged from the bleak winter of 1979 promising salvation and delivering coercion. Khomeinism turned political Islam into state power and terrorism, proxy warfare and revolutionary expansion into instruments of foreign policy. For nearly half a century, Tehran built armed transnational terrorist networks abroad while suffocating political life at home. IRAN’S UNSEEN SUPREME LEADER BECOMES WEAPON IN ESCALATING POWER STRUGGLE, EXPERTS SAY Now, this outlaw regime that once dreamed of exporting its revolution is consumed by a more primitive instinct: survival. War serves that purpose. Under its shadow, dissent becomes treason, criticism becomes collaboration and repression becomes patriotism. Washington must reject the regime’s oldest deception: Iran is not the Islamic Republic, and the Islamic Republic has never been Iran. That distinction matters as economic pressure intensifies. Operation Economic Outcast seeks to sever the financial lifelines sustaining the regime and the IRGC, but Iran’s economic deterioration predates this war and cannot be blamed on sanctions alone. Corruption, ideological adventurism, institutional decay and the diversion of national wealth toward repression and regional militancy have exacted their price. COULD IRAN’S REGIME COLLAPSE? EXPERTS ASSESS BESSENT’S BID TO SEVER FINANCIAL LIFELINES Economic pressure may accelerate the regime’s exhaustion, but the deeper crisis is political and psychological: the widening gulf between a society seeking a place in the modern world and a ruling establishment imprisoned by the fears and obsessions of 1979. Another uprising therefore cannot be excluded. No one can predict when humiliation overcomes fear and private anger becomes public defiance; history rarely announces revolutions in advance. Iran is under immense pressure: grievances have accumulated, the regime’s legitimacy has eroded, and successive uprisings have not been erased because repression has quieted the streets. The regime has contained anger, but not the conditions that produced it. Silence should never be mistaken for consent. IRAN PREFERS CONFLICT WITH US OVER PEACE TO SUPPRESS INTERNAL UPRISING, HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST WARNS Yet the collapse of dictatorship and the birth of democracy are different historical events. Between them lies the dangerous terrain of transition. Iran’s next political order must be chosen by Iranians at the ballot box, not manufactured in Washington, Jerusalem, Moscow or Beijing. Nor does every opposition faction carry equal political weight or vision. In my assessment, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi occupies a distinctive position through his national visibility and advocacy of secular government, territorial integrity and democratic transition. His role and Iran’s constitutional future — republic or constitutional monarchy — must be decided by Iranians. Regime change should restore a nation’s right to choose, not merely destroy an old order. Nor would the Islamic Republic’s collapse automatically bury the ideologies that have poisoned Iranian politics for decades. Islamism, authoritarian Marxism, sectarianism and separatism would compete for the vacuum. Democracy requires citizenship above ideology, national belonging above faction and the state above revolutionary militias. Iran’s transition will be difficult because the Islamic Republic has spent decades destroying the institutions a peaceful transition would need. Washington’s record deserves scrutiny. Successive administrations have oscillated between confrontation and the hope that another negotiation might alter the regime’s character. Diplomacy can prevent wars, but the illusion begins when a tactical bargain is mistaken for strategic transformation. Tehran has learned to negotiate in one room while applying pressure in another, speaking diplomacy while preserving asymmetric warfare. A regime’s method of survival should not be confused with a change in its nature. IRAN DEAL CLOCK HITS ZERO AS TRUMP DEMANDS ‘WHITE FLAG’ WITH NEW PRESSURE CAMPAIGN LOOMING Tehran may calculate that America’s political calendar will restrain Washington before the November midterms. But Nov. 3 cannot define American national security. Iran is neither a Republican nor a Democratic question: its covert networks, terrorist capabilities and asymmetric retaliation concern the country itself. A regime fighting for survival may become more dangerous as its options narrow. Negotiation may alter Tehran’s tactics, but asymmetric pressure and deniable violence have been tools of its statecraft for decades. The deeper lesson reaches back to 1979. Washington misunderstood not only the revolutionaries seizing power but the institutional rupture they were about to impose on one of the Middle East’s oldest nations. It was more than an intelligence failure; it was a failure of political imagination. TRUMP IS WINNING EVERY BATTLE IN IRAN—AND RISKING THE WAR THAT MATTERS Nearly half a century later, America should not again imagine only two futures — accommodation with the Islamic Republic or chaos after it. Serious statecraft should prepare for a third: political transition that preserves Iran’s territorial integrity, national identity and continuity as a unified state. The growing security cooperation among the United States, Israel and Arab states belongs within that horizon. Saudi Arabia faces Iran-backed armed groups, including the Houthis, while Israel and Arab governments confront overlapping security threats. Deeper cooperation — and potentially broader normalization through the Abraham Accords — could build a regional order less vulnerable to proxy warfare and transnational militias. US-BACKED ISRAEL-MOROCCO DEAL DEEPENS ABRAHAM ACCORDS AMID GROWING REGIONAL THREATS Any regional strategy begins with understanding Iran itself. American and Israeli policymakers — and the intelligence communities that inform them — should distinguish democratic Iranian nationalism from Islamist, Marxist, sectarian and separatist movements offering different futures for the country. Iran’s territorial integrity and credible democratic actors should be understood before transition begins, not after institutions collapse. History is unforgiving toward governments that prepare for yesterday’s crisis; the worst morning to search for reliable Iranian interlocutors is the morning after a dictatorship loses control. China embodies the final contradiction. Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and preventing the war from spreading into Yemen and the Red Sea. Beijing’s anxiety is understandable: Middle Eastern energy arteries are also arteries of the Chinese economy. Yet China cannot demand stability while maintaining close ties with Tehran and avoiding confrontation over conduct that undermines it. Beijing wants open shipping lanes without confronting the forces threatening them — a policy that manages symptoms while leaving the disease untouched. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Hormuz, the Houthis, Tehran’s terrorist proxy networks, sanctions and war are not separate crises. They are consequences of the revolutionary order born in 1979, when ideology became an instrument of domestic rule and foreign policy. For decades, the West has confronted those consequences without resolving the underlying strategic problem. The question after six months of war, therefore, is not merely how it ends, but what begins afterward. Iran’s future belongs to Iranians, but serious statecraft requires contemplating a future beyond the Islamic Republic. For nearly half a century, the world has built its Iran policy around the regime’s presumed survival. Beneath it stands a far older nation seeking to reclaim its political future. America need not write that future. It should ensure that when history next knocks on Iran’s door, Washington is not once again the last to understand what has arrived. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ERFAN FARD Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0f46b75342cf4db87f7c9 It’s Raining Boxes: Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Suburb te 2026-09-21T09:10:03.751Z It’s Raining Boxes: Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Suburb In Richardson, a fleet of drones has started to deliver goods quickly. But the noise is drowning out life for some residents: ‘We can’t live like this.’ Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0f46a75342cf4db87f7c0 White House Plan to Subsidize Stay-at-Home Parents Divides Conservatives te 2026-09-21T09:10:02.706Z White House Plan to Subsidize Stay-at-Home Parents Divides Conservatives Some praise the idea championed by Vice President JD Vance to direct federal money to support traditional families, while others say it cuts against conservative principles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0e41075342cf4db87f600 House Passes Hamadeh-Backed Bill To Strengthen Federal Fraud Enforcement te 2026-09-21T08:00:16.196Z House Passes Hamadeh-Backed Bill To Strengthen Federal Fraud Enforcement By Ethan Faverino | Legislation cosponsored by Arizona Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ08) that would establish a permanent fraud enforcement division within the U.S. Department of Justice passed the House last week. The House approved H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, in a 352-72 vote. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Brad Finstad (R-MN), would formally establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Justice Department and place it under the leadership of an assistant attorney general appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Hamadeh is one of four cosponsors of the legislation, alongside Reps. Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02), Harriet Hageman (R-WY-At Large), and Michelle Fischbach (R-MN-07). “I want to thank my colleagues for passing this critical legislation,” said Hamadeh. “The criminals, who have created the need for this enforcement effort, have not only stolen taxpayer dollars, but have victimized the most vulnerable in our society by depleting the resources allocated for their needs.” The legislation would give the division responsibility for leading DOJ efforts to investigate, prosecute, and remedy fraud affecting the federal government, federally funded programs, and U.S. citizens. The division would also oversee multi-district and multi-agency fraud investigations, assist U.S. Attorneys’ Offices with fraud-related cases, coordinate with federal agencies to identify organized fraud schemes, and develop national fraud enforcement priorities. Under the bill, the assistant attorney general leading the division could also propose legislative and regulatory changes intended to address vulnerabilities that allow fraud to occur and advise the attorney general and deputy attorney general on significant fraud investigations and prosecutions. The Justice Department established the National Fraud Enforcement Division earlier this year as part of a broader federal effort to combat fraud involving taxpayer-funded programs. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum in April directing the division to coordinate with agencies administering benefit programs and with federal, tribal, state, territorial, and local law enforcement. The House legislation would give the division a statutory basis rather than leaving its existence solely to executive branch action. Hamadeh pointed to a recently announced Arizona Medicaid fraud case as an example of the type of alleged fraud federal authorities are targeting. Federal prosecutors announced in early September that a Peoria man was charged with health care fraud and money laundering after allegedly billing the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) more than $33 million between May 2022 and May 2023. This week, an Arizona man was charged with fraudulently billing AHCCCS more than $33 million in a single year. He targeted American Indian Health Care Program enrollees and spent the money on property and luxury items. That money was meant for people who need care, not a… — Office of Congressman Abe Hamadeh (@RepAbeHamadeh) September 18, 2026 According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona, Maurice Marcell Williams, 48, owned and operated a behavioral treatment provider and allegedly submitted claims to AHCCCS for services that were never provided. Prosecutors allege Williams targeted members enrolled in the American Indian Health Care Program. Although more than $33 million was billed, federal prosecutors said AHCCCS actually paid approximately $19.7 million on the allegedly fraudulent claims. The indictment also seeks forfeiture of two residential properties, a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and brokerage accounts. Williams has been charged but not convicted. Hamadeh said the case demonstrated how fraud involving federal benefit programs can affect resources intended for vulnerable populations. “He specifically targeted AHCCCS enrollees who were covered under the American Indian Health Care Program,” said Hamadeh. “He exploited vulnerable people to buy expensive property and luxury items. These federal funds are finite, so not only did he target a vulnerable population, but his thievery also serves to weaken the crucial safety net Americans need for education, medical care, retirement, and more.” The DOJ says the National Fraud Enforcement Division uses data-driven investigative methods and coordinates with government agencies and law enforcement partners to identify and prosecute fraud. Its work also supports the Trump administration’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, chaired by Vice President J.D. Vance. H.R. 9576 was introduced by Finstad on July 2. Following Wednesday’s House Passage, the legislation would need Senate approval before it could be sent to the President. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post House Passes Hamadeh-Backed Bill To Strengthen Federal Fraud Enforcement first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0e40e75342cf4db87f5f7 Federal Judge Keeps Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Under Court Monitor te 2026-09-21T08:00:14.525Z Federal Judge Keeps Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Under Court Monitor By Staff Reporter | The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) will continue to have a federal court monitor for the time being.  Arizona District Court Judge G. Murray Snow ruled last week that MCSO still needs federal oversight to prevent racial profiling by its officers, namely during traffic stops. Snow based his denial on the department’s elevated rate of investigations and arrests of Hispanic individuals.  Snow said that MCSO hadn’t provided compelling evidence that it wouldn’t impose higher rates of searches and arrests and longer stops for Hispanic drivers.  “[There is] significant, probative evidence that racial bias may continue to affect MCSO’s traffic stop operations,” stated Snow. “To be clear, evidence of racial disparities does not, by itself, establish intentional racial discrimination. Nor must MCSO eliminate every statistical disparity before it can establish that prospective enforcement of the First Order is no longer warranted. But further explanation is needed.” MCSO first received a court monitor 13 years ago following a lawsuit alleging unconstitutional racial profiling amid immigration enforcement operations that took place under former Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Local and state leaders have petitioned for an end to the monitor, citing the cost to taxpayers: nearly $350 million to date.  Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), the Republican nominee for governor, issued a statement saying the ruling had “disturbed” him. Biggs claimed the court monitor had exacerbated existing deputy attrition and recruitment challenges. “The monitor’s continued existence in our county and propensity for moving the goalposts from his original charge exploits taxpayers and undermines the brave work of law enforcement,” said Biggs. “This most-recent ruling underscores the need for the Senate to pass my Monitor Accountability Act, which sets common-sense and clear rules for courts’ use of federal monitors. I stand with the people and law enforcement officers of Maricopa County!” Congress is considering the Monitor Accountability Act: legislation from Biggs that would reform federal standards governing court-appointed monitors. The House passed the bill in May, and it is currently before the Senate.  The legislation would impose a five-year term limit on court monitors and prohibit reappointments under the same court order, bar successive monitors from the same law firm or employer, cap monitor compensation fees, require public comment on court monitors prior to appointment, limit monitorship extension to cases exhibiting insubstantial and unsustained compliance, and reassign cases after six years. The legislation would be retroactive, meaning MCSO would have the monitor and judge on its case replaced. MCSO Sheriff Jerry Sheridan told KTAR that the judge’s order had provided him with enough structure to make him optimistic for a future relief effort. “The positive thing that I got out of it: he recognized that there are many paragraphs the sheriff’s office is in compliance with,” said Sheridan.  MCSO issued a statement expressing disappointment with the court ruling but, like Sheridan, acknowledging a silver lining.  “We are disappointed by the Court’s decision because we believe MCSO has implemented durable remedies for violations that occurred 19 years and three administrations ago,” said MCSO. “At the same time, we are encouraged that the Court has provided a framework on eliminating portions of the Order that are no longer necessary and focusing compliance efforts on the remaining issues to be addressed. This will allow MCSO to focus its resources on achieving full and effective compliance with the remaining requirements. MCSO looks forward to working with the Parties on this process.” AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Federal Judge Keeps Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Under Court Monitor first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0e40c75342cf4db87f5ee Democratic Rep. Lydia Hernandez Endorses Republican Warren Petersen For Attorney General te 2026-09-21T08:00:12.734Z Democratic Rep. Lydia Hernandez Endorses Republican Warren Petersen For Attorney General By Matthew Holloway | Democratic state Rep. Lydia Hernandez (D-LD24) endorsed Republican Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) for attorney general Friday, backing him over incumbent Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes. Petersen’s campaign announced the endorsement on X, presenting it as evidence of support for his candidacy across party lines. “I’m a legislator and Democrat, and I’m supporting Warren Petersen for Attorney General,” said Hernandez. “The Attorney General must keep our families safe, protect our students, and stand up for our schools — and Warren Petersen is the only candidate for the job.” 🚨 PRESS RELEASE: DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATOR ENDORSES WARREN PETERSEN Honored to have the support from State Representative Hernandez. She has been an advocate for keeping our schools and communities safe. Republicans, Independents, Democrats and every major Law Enforcement… pic.twitter.com/hFtlOGgqD7 — Warren Petersen (@votewarren) September 18, 2026 “As a lifelong Democrat and public school advocate, I’m voting for the only candidate that can protect our community,” Hernandez added. Hernandez’s public education work includes service on the Cartwright School District Governing Board, where she has served since 2003. Hernandez is set to leave the Legislature in January after finishing third in July’s four-candidate Democratic primary for the two House seats in LD24. The Legislative District 24 Democratic Party had previously censured her, citing her votes with Republicans and earlier endorsements of Republican candidates, including former Gov. Doug Ducey and former Secretary of State Michele Reagan. Hernandez’s endorsement of Petersen follows that history of crossing party lines. Hernandez also sponsored HB 4109, legislation known as “Michael’s Law.” The measure would have required school districts to adopt public safety policies addressing life-threatening violence, threats involving weapons, parental notification, and contact with law enforcement. HB 4109 passed the Arizona House in April but was held in the Senate. Petersen said his working relationship with Hernandez showed that officeholders from opposing parties can cooperate on issues affecting their constituents. “Throughout my time in the Legislature, I’ve been privileged to work with legislators on both sides of the aisle,” Petersen said. “Lydia Hernandez and I may be from different parties, but we know how to work together in the best interest of the people we represent.” “That kind of cooperation is often missing from our political discourse today,” he continued. “As Attorney General, I will bring that same approach to the office to uphold our laws and protect Arizonans, not put political allies above the rule of law.” Petersen thanked Hernandez for her support and said he looked forward to working with her on school and community safety. The Petersen campaign said Hernandez joins a coalition of supporters that includes law enforcement officials, business representatives, rural leaders, and community advocates. Arizona’s general election is scheduled for Nov. 3. The voter registration deadline is Oct. 5, and early voting begins Oct. 7. 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 Democratic Rep. Lydia Hernandez Endorses Republican Warren Petersen For Attorney General first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0e40775342cf4db87f5e1 Gas prices Sept. 21 te 2026-09-21T08:00:07.845Z Gas prices Sept. 21 National average: $4.44 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0c58e75342cf4db87f16c Margolis & Cox Cartoon te 2026-09-21T05:50:06.488Z Margolis & Cox Cartoon Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0c58d75342cf4db87f160 Drew Lock connects for 3 TDs with Jaxon Smith-Njigba; Seahawks roll past Cardinals 31-7 te 2026-09-21T05:50:05.640Z Drew Lock connects for 3 TDs with Jaxon Smith-Njigba; Seahawks roll past Cardinals 31-7 GLENDALE — Drew Lock admits he did a little more preparation this week before his first start in nearly two years, watching more film and studying the playbook with a more critical eye. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0c33675342cf4db87f110 Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dead at 27 te 2026-09-21T05:40:06.047Z Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dead at 27 Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died. He was 27. Presley's death was confirmed by Cindy’s representative to Fox News Digital, sharing a statement from the family: "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time." According to online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Gerber died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility. TMZ noted that an autopsy has yet to be completed. KAIA GERBER OWNS 'NEPO BABY' STATUS WHILE QUESTIONING OTHER CELEBRITY KIDS: 'SHOW ME WHY YOU DESERVE THIS JOB' Presley was the only son of Cindy and Rande Gerber and the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber. Presley had been open about his mental health struggles, speaking publicly about them on social media and in interviews. Kaia spoke about her brother's mental health and drug use to Vogue in a cover story published in August 2026. Vogue described Presley’s journey as a "decade-long struggle with drug addiction." KELLY OSBOURNE DRAWS A LINE WITH ESTRANGED SISTER AIMEE: 'I DON'T WANT YOU IN MY LIFE' Kaia, 24, told the outlet: "When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone." "I think that’s also why I started to self-identify as the easy one and never wanted to ask for help. Because it felt like too much to have two children who were needing," she added. "My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn’t share anything—and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone.’ There’s only so much you can hide from the world. And trying to put a lid on something just makes the person feel like you’re ashamed of them," Kaia told Vogue, referring to Presley's openness on social media about his mental health and drug use struggles. CARA DELEVINGNE ADMITS SHE USED PARTY DRUG GHB DAILY BEFORE TERRIFYING SEIZURES FORCED HER SOBER In December 2025, Presley shared an Instagram video — which he later deleted — speaking out about taking medications including Xanax, Valium and buprenorphine while discussing his panic attacks and recovery, according to People magazine. "Unfortunately, I’ve had a lot of loss in many different forms recently, so that is not an excuse, but it’s the reason why I am where I’m at now," the outlet reported, noting that he said he wanted to reach "people in many ways." "A. So you feel like you’re not alone, because that is how I feel most of the time and I have a feeling that if I saw all of this, a lot of people will at least know that there’s someone else going through it. And the second thing is, hopefully I find some people out here and are willing to help or know someone that could help," he said, via People. He also appeared on a Studio 22 podcast in February 2023. 'BAYWATCH: HAWAII' STAR BRANDY LEDFORD SAYS SHE 'WANTED TO TRULY CHECK OUT' BEFORE REHAB SAVED HER LIFE "Having struggled with mental health, depression and some other things that come along with that, I think that whether I help one person or a hundred people get out of that place that I was in at one point in my life, that’s alI I need to do." In 2019, Presley was charged with a DUI. HILARY DUFF, NIKKI GLASER LEAD DARING FASHION ON THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS RED CARPET HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO DIED IN 2026: PHOTOS He signed with IMG Models at age 15 and later walked the runway for several designer houses. Presley made his runway debut at Moschino's show in Los Angeles in 2016. He also starred in a campaign for Calvin Klein and a fragrance ad for Celine, as well as appearing in Dolce & Gabbana and Tommy Hilfiger shows. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0b2d075342cf4db87ee44 Harrison Butker drills game-winner as Chiefs survive overtime thriller against Colts te 2026-09-21T04:30:08.478Z Harrison Butker drills game-winner as Chiefs survive overtime thriller against Colts The Kansas City Chiefs survived a grueling 33-30 brawl against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night, grinding out a victory that went straight down to the final second of overtime. Harrison Butker predictably split the uprights to give KC a 30-27 lead in extra time, but Indy stubbornly refused to throw in the towel. For a tame four quarters, action rocketed in overtime, notably when Colts QB Daniel Jones connected with Laquon Treadwell on a 48-yard bomb deep into Chiefs territory, setting up a game-tying field goal by Spencer Shrader to make it 30-30. Yes, Laquon Treadwell, of all people — the former Vikings first-rounder out of Ole Miss who never lived up to his draft slot. Butker ended the chaos on the following drive, drilling a 40-yard game-winner as time expired in extra time. Following the loss, Daniel Jones fell to an abysmal 1-16 in career primetime starts, and he hasn't tasted a night-game victory since 2022 when he played for New York. Kansas City couldn't put away the Colts with ease, but they found a way. While Indianapolis searches for answers in 2026, Kansas City is proving the dynasty magic remains very much intact. Patrick Mahomes carved up Indy, completing 32-of-47 passes for 382 yards and three touchdowns. Hand-wringing over his mobility headlined the opener against Denver, but Mahomes proved he can dismantle a secondary strictly from the pocket. "We didn't do exactly what we wanted to do," Mahomes said postgame, while lauding his team's resilience. COLTS FACE QUARTERBACK UNCERTAINTY AS DANIEL JONES RECOVERS FROM ACHILLES INJURY Across the sideline, Jones posted an efficient line in defeat for Indy, finishing 22-of-31 for 210 yards, one touchdown and an interception. Targeting Travis Kelce early and often paid dividends, as the veteran tight end poured in nine catches for 101 yards and a touchdown for KC. Kenneth Walker III chewed up turf on the ground, rushing 24 times for 117 yards. Naturally, Taylor Swift was in the suite alongside her mother, Andrea, and set the internet on fire by flashing her ring after Kelce scored Kansas City's first touchdown. Jonathan Taylor was an absolute workhorse for Indianapolis, proving impervious to Steve Spagnuolo’s defense while racking up 132 total yards (92 rushing on 24 carries, four catches for 40 yards) and two touchdowns. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! On the injury front, Colts wideout Alec Pierce was forced to leave the game with a heel issue, though initial X-rays came back negative, with further evaluation scheduled for Monday. Despite falling short, the Colts continue to show a pulse under head coach Shane Steichen, even as general manager Chris Ballard sits on an increasingly scorching hot seat at 0-2. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0b07775342cf4db87edf0 Manhunt underway in California after armed suspect allegedly points gun at people, shoots at officers te 2026-09-21T04:20:07.758Z Manhunt underway in California after armed suspect allegedly points gun at people, shoots at officers Deputies in California are searching for a man believed to be armed and dangerous after allegedly murdering a woman and shooting at others, according to authorities. Derek Spencer, 44, is wanted for several felonies, including pointing a firearm at people in Placer County on Sunday, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said Spencer was initially wanted after allegedly pointing a firearm at people earlier Sunday. During the search for Spencer earlier on Sunday, deputies found him in the Iowa Hill area. Spencer rammed a patrol vehicle before fleeing the area, triggering the manhunt. DRAMATIC VIDEO SHOWS SWAT VEHICLE RAMMING TRACTOR DURING TENSE OREGON STANDOFF Spencer also fired shots at law enforcement officers and helicopters assisting law enforcement. No law enforcement officers were injured during the search for Spencer. Everyone in the Iowa Hill area is urged to lock their doors and remain inside. In an update on Sunday night, the sheriff's office said the search remained ongoing, noting the search is very challenging due to the area being very large, with dense forest and steep, rugged terrain. SUSPECT IN DEATHS OF 5 FOUND DEAD AFTER COPS UNCOVER GRIM SCENE AT RURAL PROPERTY OUTSIDE PORTLAND But during the search, deputies located a murder victim they believe was killed by Spencer. "As tactical teams worked to clear a home where Spencer had been earlier in the search, they located an adult female who had been shot and killed inside the home. At this point in the investigation, it’s believed Spencer murdered the woman before fleeing into the surrounding forest," deputies said. The sheriff's office is being assisted by multiple other law enforcement agencies. "Teams will continue searching throughout the night and will not slow down as we work to locate this armed and very dangerous individual," the sheriff's office said. The sheriff's office described Spencer as a bald man with a goatee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0a01075342cf4db87ec1e 19 years later, Kids Day is still bringing Maricopa families together te 2026-09-21T03:10:08.674Z 19 years later, Kids Day is still bringing Maricopa families together Maricopa has grown a lot in 19 years. But one thing Kids Day Maricopa has kept intact is its focus on bringing families together. The annual event returned Saturday at Maricopa Wells Middle School, offering children a free day of activities, entertainment, health and safety information, cultural experiences and opportunities to try something new. Janelle Gomez, who runs Learn with Aloha, said that’s what makes the event stand out. “We just love how the kids are being educated in so many different aspects of their life,” Gomez said. “I know this year they covered mental health, but you got the physical, you have Legos, you have cultural. It’s just very kid friendly, family friendly.” Gomez moved to Maricopa from Hawaii and said she sees the same emphasis on community at Kids Day that she grew up with. “So being here, you know, all gathered together in one place — that’s very family-friendly,” she said. Learn with Aloha handed out shells to children to reinforce a simple message: Everyone is unique, and everyone matters. “They’re all so different. They’re all so special and unique, but they’re all important,” Gomez said. The organization also offered information about hula dancing, Polynesian cultural classes and lei-making. A girl gets her photo taken with the Green Goblin during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]For families attending Kids Day for the first time, the event offered a chance to discover what’s available in their own community. Raelisha Gilbert brought her children to the event for the first time and said she was glad they came. “This is our first year hearing about it, and so we were just interested to see how the community came together, and I’m just so happy we came,” Gilbert said. She said the combination of activities, vendors and free admission made it an easy family outing. “I think that with everything that’s here and it’s free, I think that’s really awesome,” she said. The event also gave local businesses a chance to introduce children to new interests. Brittany Lee, owner of Desert Studio Art Company, offered free hand-drawn coloring pages and a coloring station. Her studio is expanding into multimedia workshops that include painting, jewelry, resin and beading. “I love seeing all the kids just be so excited and creative, and it’s been awesome,” Lee said. Jermaine Clemons of Ranches at Gunsmoke brought his nieces and nephew to enjoy the day. “I just want to spend time with my nieces and nephew and have fun,” he said. “They love it.” Kennedy Watson gets her face painted during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Levar Clemons, 7, paints a rock during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] A girl reaches for a candy at a vendor table during Kids Day MAaricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Cyrus Jones, co-owner of Garden Social, demonstrates planting sunflower seeds during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Brittany Lee, owner of Desert Studio Art, hosts a coloring station during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Children play with Legos during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Anela Gomez, 4, paints several rocks during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Brittany Lee, owner of Desert Studio Art, hosts a coloring station during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] A crowd walks through Maricopa Wells Middle School during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Cyrus Jones, co-owner of Garden Social, demonstrates planting sunflower seeds during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Eileen Smith draws a face on a balloon animal before handing it to a child at Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Abnyel Mendez and Ashleigh Schneider play a game of chess at the Maricopa Historical Society table during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Rene Chavez, owner of State Farm Agency, flips through a dog-themed coloring book provided to children at Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Janelle Gomez watches 4-year-old Anela paint rocks during Kids Day Maricopa at Maricopa Wells Middle School on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] A collection of painted rocks, paint and rags sit on a vendor table during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] A girl gets her photo taken with the Green Goblin during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] The post 19 years later, Kids Day is still bringing Maricopa families together appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0945175342cf4db87ea82 Patrick Clancy Describes Grief in First Interview Since Mistrial te 2026-09-21T02:20:01.951Z Patrick Clancy Describes Grief in First Interview Since Mistrial Mr. Clancy said in a ‘60 Minutes’ interview that he dreams “all the time” about his three children, who were strangled to death in 2023 by his former wife, Lindsay Clancy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab08af775342cf4db87e997 Missing Carnival Panorama passenger jumped overboard off Mexico's coast te 2026-09-21T01:40:07.246Z Missing Carnival Panorama passenger jumped overboard off Mexico's coast A passenger traveling on a Carnival Panorama cruise jumped overboard as the ship was wrapping up the last full day of a week-long sailing. The cruise departed Long Beach, California, on September 13 and was headed back there from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, when a male passenger jumped overboard, according to the cruise line. "Carnival Cruise Line confirmed Saturday that a male guest aboard Carnival Panorama jumped overboard while the ship was sailing from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to Long Beach, California," a Carnival Cruise Line spokesperson told Fox News Digital. CRUISE PASSENGER HAILED AS HERO AFTER JUMPING INTO WATER TO SAVE 84-YEAR-OLD MAN "When notified of a missing guest, the ship's team initiated search and investigation procedures, including reviewing CCTV footage and notifying both the U.S. and Mexico Coast Guards," the statement continued. The spokesperson said the company is providing support to the family who was traveling with the guest. "Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their loved ones," the statement reads. CARNIVAL CRUISE PASSENGER, 67, FOUND DEAD WHILE SNORKELING OFF THE COAST OF AUSTRALIA DURING EXCURSION According to a Reddit user who said they were aboard the sailing, announcements regarding a missing guest were heard at around 11 a.m. on Saturday. Carnival Panorama had departed from its last port of call on the sail, Puerto Vallarta, at 8 p.m. on Thursday. The call for the missing guest was repeated several times over the next several hours. At about 3 p.m., the ship reportedly turned around. Another announcement was made at about 3:30 p.m. that there would be a shipwide search, and all guests were told to return to their staterooms. Security visited each of the staterooms to scan guests' ship identification cards, which is a standard procedure in the event of a search. An hour later, another announcement suggested the search was continuing, and guests were instructed to remain in their staterooms. At around 5 p.m., the captain and cruise director said the guest had been confirmed overboard after a review of onboard cameras, adding that local authorities would continue the search and rescue operation and guests were no longer required to stay in their staterooms. The family and traveling companions of the missing guest were notified of his disappearance and were offered support from the care team. Shortly after 7 p.m., guests were told that the ship was expected to reach Long Beach at 9 a.m. Fox News' Jessica Mekles contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0889e75342cf4db87e952 Taylor Swift has savage celebration after Travis Kelce scores first touchdown of 2026 season te 2026-09-21T01:30:06.125Z Taylor Swift has savage celebration after Travis Kelce scores first touchdown of 2026 season Travis Kelce woke up Taylor Swift and the friends in her suite at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night in the first quarter of the Kansas City Chiefs’ matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs capitalized on a turnover. Mahomes saw Kelce burst out to the right side. He caught the ball and ran into the end zone for a touchdown. It was a vintage play that so many NFL fans have seen for years. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The score caused a raucous celebration from Swift. The NBC broadcast caught Swift pointing to her wedding ring as Kelce celebrated in the end zone. "That's my husband!" she shouted. Swift has been a mainstay at Arrowhead Stadium since the two began dating a few years ago. She and Kelce hard launched their relationship nearly three years ago when she showed up to support the legendary tight end when the Chiefs took on the Chicago Bears. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Since then, it’s been a storybook romance for the two superstars. They got married at Madison Square Garden earlier this summer and began the next chapter of their lives together. Kelce, at 36 years old, isn’t exactly the same tight end he was in 2023. But the 11-time Pro Bowler and three-time Super Bowl champion has shown he can still make massive plays on the field when he’s called upon. His mere presence on the field is enough to cause the defense to keep a special eye on him. In the Chiefs’ 31-10 win over the Denver Broncos last week, he had three catches for 71 yards on five targets. Sunday night was Kelce’s first touchdown of the year and what a better way to do it than with your wife in the house. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0864875342cf4db87e8fb S. Stievo: Promises and silver linings te 2026-09-21T01:20:08.509Z S. Stievo: Promises and silver linings Editor: It's a rare thing when I would agree with a probable Democrate position, as Mr. Rundlett has listed Trump's promises made in his letter on Sept 16. Yes, President Trump has been way too optimistic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0864775342cf4db87e8f2 Mohave County prepares for Laughlin-Bullhead airport takeover te 2026-09-21T01:20:07.611Z Mohave County prepares for Laughlin-Bullhead airport takeover KINGMAN — Mohave County supervisors are set to take up the next steps in the county’s acquisition of Laughlin-Bullhead International Airport on Monday, including the transfer of airport employees, assets and liabilities to the county. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0864675342cf4db87e8e9 Mohave County supervisors to revisit weed, fire-hazard enforcement te 2026-09-21T01:20:06.461Z Mohave County supervisors to revisit weed, fire-hazard enforcement KINGMAN — Mohave County supervisors will take up concerns about overgrown weeds and potential fire hazards Monday as residents push the county for more consistent enforcement of an existing nuisance-abatement ordinance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab083ed75342cf4db87e89e Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Sept. 20 te 2026-09-21T01:10:05.500Z Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Sept. 20 Lake Havsu City Police reported the following arrests and citations: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab083eb75342cf4db87e888 Trump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help te 2026-09-21T01:10:03.887Z Trump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help The president vacillated but decided on Sunday not to join Saudi Arabia, for now, in joint strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. But he also needs the kingdom’s cooperation in his war against Iran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0819875342cf4db87e85a Patrick Clancy in his own words: Top takeaways from grieving father's first interview te 2026-09-21T01:00:08.429Z Patrick Clancy in his own words: Top takeaways from grieving father's first interview Patrick Clancy begged for just one of his children to survive, held baby Callan as he died in his arms and revealed why he forgave Lindsay after she killed their three children. Speaking with correspondent Ross Douthat on CBS News' "60 Minutes," the grieving father shared new details about his children's final moments, what Lindsay told him about the killings and the online attacks he says are hurting their legacy. The interview aired after Lindsay's triple-murder trial ended in a mistrial. Her attorneys argued she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and was not criminally responsible, while prosecutors maintained she knew what she was doing. From his desperate plea at the hospital to the online claims that followed the mistrial, Patrick described how the tragedy has shaped every part of his life. PATRICK CLANCY SPEAKS OUT AFTER HUNG JURY IN LINDSAY CLANCY CASE, ADDRESSES PROSPECT OF ANOTHER TRIAL Patrick said he clung to hope that Callan might survive after his siblings, 5-year-old Cora and 3-year-old Dawson, were found dead inside the family's Duxbury, Massachusetts, home. Doctors had restored the baby's heartbeat, and Patrick told Douthat he began imagining the life he could still give his youngest child. "I remember that night, I really thought there was a chance that Callan would live," Patrick said. "And I remember just thinking, ‘Just give me one. Just give me one kid,’" he continued. "And I would raise him as best I could, and I would give him the best life I possibly could. And I'd tell him about his brother and sister." Patrick said that hope faded when he reached Boston Children's Hospital and saw the look on a doctor's face. Callan's heart continued beating for four days. Patrick became emotional as he recalled apologizing to his son and spending his final moments beside him. "I said, ‘I'm so sorry,’" he told Douthat, his voice breaking. "And I got to hold him. I got to lay down next to him. And he died in my arms." While Callan remained in the hospital, Patrick said he held his son's hand and used his free hand to write about all three children. He told Douthat he feared their memories might fade if he did not put them into words. The tributes Patrick wrote also included words of forgiveness for Lindsay. He said she has never asked him to forgive her, but he chose to give that forgiveness anyway. LINDSAY CLANCY DESCRIBED A MALE VOICE ORDERING HER TO ‘KILL HER CHILDREN AND KILL HERSELF’: TESTIMONY "I saw headlines that said, you know, ‘killer mom’ and ‘baby murderer,’ ‘monster,’ and none of them were accurate," Patrick said during the interview. "I believe that it was her mental illness that caused that." Patrick said he also feared anger would consume him if he could not forgive her. "I felt that if I didn't get there, I would be eaten up inside," he said. When Patrick asked Lindsay whether she remembered killing their children, he said she described the memory as dreamlike. LINDSAY CLANCY'S FAMILY WAS 'VERY CONCERNED' ABOUT HER MENTAL HEALTH IN THE MONTHS BEFORE SHE KILLED HER KIDS "She said it was like a dream, and she remembered it much in the way you would remember a dream after waking up," he told Douthat. Patrick said he did the best he could as Lindsay's condition worsened but must live with what happened. "I think I did the best I could with what I had at the time, and I live with the outcome," he said. "I live with it every day." Patrick told Douthat his grief became so overwhelming that he questioned whether he would live to see another birthday. "There was a time where I didn't think I would live to see my 35th birthday, and I was completely fine with it," he said. Patrick later left Duxbury for New York City, where he could grieve without being recognized. Five weeks after the move, on what would have been Callan's first birthday, he went to St. Patrick's Cathedral, lit a candle and told his son, "I love you, buddy." "And I walk out on Fifth Avenue and I start crying my eyes out, and nobody cared," Patrick recalled. For Patrick, being able to cry without drawing attention was exactly what he needed. "I thought, this is where I need to be," he said. "I can grieve." His Manhattan apartment remains filled with reminders of the children, including a baby sloth Cora carried everywhere and a photograph of Callan wearing an oversized bow tie, "60 Minutes" showed. Patrick said they also return to him in vivid dreams. In one, Cora walked into the kitchen of the family's former home and hugged him. "I just looked at her and it was like I basically just said, ‘Where have you been?’" he recalled. "Those dreams are so real." The mistrial unleashed what Douthat described as a "trial by TikTok," with online sleuths and influencers spreading baseless theories portraying Patrick as uncaring, unfaithful and even responsible for the children's deaths. "It's deeply harmful to the legacy of my children," Patrick said. "It is a huge distraction from what really matters here, which is perinatal mental health, and it's done real harm to real people." LINDSAY CLANCY’S EX-HUSBAND DETAILS ‘BIG SPIRAL’ AS EXPERT SAYS ONE PART ‘SCARED ME’ IN MOM’S MURDER TRIAL He said the repeated accusations have made it painful to be in public and warned that people may start believing false claims if they see them often enough. "After seeing lie after lie after lie, they start to believe it," Patrick said. "And that's what we're left with." Patrick said he sought answers from Postpartum Support International, psychiatrists and other experts. Those conversations helped him begin processing what happened. Patrick's wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, joined him for the "60 Minutes" interview and recalled first learning about his children after noticing their photograph on his phone during a coffee outing. "I just asked, ‘Who are those cuties?’" Danis told Douthat. "And Pat had said, ‘Those are my kids.’" When she asked whether they lived in Massachusetts, Patrick told her they had died. Patrick and Danis met through a New York running club in January 2024. Their relationship deepened as they continued running together, and they married in New York City this April. The couple also discussed starting a family. Asked what he would tell a future child about Cora, Dawson and Callan, Patrick said all of his children would remain part of the same family. "You have different relationships with your kids, but they're all your kids," he said. "And I can't wait to tell them about their brothers and sister." Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial Sept. 4 after jurors split 11-1, with 11 favoring a finding that Lindsay was not criminally responsible and one holding out for a conviction. Prosecutors have not announced whether they will try her again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab07f3f75342cf4db87e812 Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory founding member and lead guitarist, dead at 45 te 2026-09-21T00:50:07.039Z Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory founding member and lead guitarist, dead at 45 Chad Gilbert, the founding member and lead guitarist for the punk rock band New Found Glory, has died. He was 45. The band and the late musician's wife Lisa Cimorelli announced the news of Gilbert's death in a joint Instagram post Saturday. The post did not cite a cause of death, but Gilbert had battled adrenal cancer since 2021, and in February, underwent brain surgery after doctors found tumors. "On the morning of September 20th, Chad Everett Gilbert passed away peacefully in his sleep," they wrote. "He left this world surrounded by friends and family and took his final breaths with his wife and mother by his side, just as he wished." DUNCAN SHEIK, ‘BARELY BREATHING’ SINGER, DEAD AT 56 "We are devastated and shocked by how quickly he left us, yet so grateful for how peacefully and smoothly he went," they continued. "The amount of visitors that crowded the hospital lobby at a moment’s notice is a testament to how beloved and cherished Chad was, and always will be. He was a legendary musician, but his favorite accomplishment was being a husband and father. His biggest dreams came true. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, his daughter, Lily, his mother, Jackie, and his brother, Brian." In their statement, New Found Glory, whose members include lead singer Jordan Pundik, bassist Ian Grushka and drummer Cyrus Bolooki, paid tribute to Gilbert’s lasting influence on the band and the deep personal bond that they shared. "Chad’s guitar playing, songwriting, humor, and relentless drive helped shape New Found Glory for nearly three decades," they wrote. "Through more than a dozen albums, endless tours around the world, and more accolades than we ever could have imagined, Chad challenged all of us to grow as musicians, performers, and human beings." "While we are devastated to lose him, we are so grateful for the incredible life he lived, the memories we shared, and the brotherhood we had. His influence will always be part of New Found Glory and his spirit will be felt on every stage we stand on, with every note we play." 'YOU'RE SO VAIN' SINGER CARLY SIMON SAYS PARKINSON'S AND CANCER DIAGNOSES KEPT HER FROM PUBLIC EYE "Rest in peace, Chad. We love you forever," they concluded. Fox News Digital has reached out to New Found Glory's management company Le Grand Music and label Pure Noise Records for comment. Gilbert had been open about his battle with stage 4 adrenal cancer that was first diagnosed in 2021 and later spread to his spine, lungs and brain. He was initially diagnosed with metastatic pheochromocytoma, a rare adrenal gland cancer, in which the tumor grows inside the inner part of the adrenal gland. In a February interview with People magazine, he shared that he began experiencing weakness on the left side of his body and difficulty walking while New Found Glory was promoting its latest album "Listen Up!" After collapsing at home, Gilbert underwent a scan and doctors discovered he had three brain tumors, one of which required emergency surgery. Gilbert later underwent radiation and immunotherapy to treat the two remaining tumors. After the operation, he told People magazine his diagnosis changed to adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC), which starts growing in the outer layer of the adrenal gland. JOAN JETT CANCELS REMAINING 2026 CONCERTS AFTER UNDERGOING SURGERY FOR 'FRACTURED VERTEBRAE' In a March Instagram post, Gilbert wrote that his "recovery has been bumpy at times," but that he was "feeling much better now and getting stronger by the day." Gilbert returned to the stage in June, performing with New Found Glory during their tour stop in Nashville, Tennessee. He joined the band onstage to perform a few songs while using a mobility scooter. "I got to play a show in front of my daughter, something I truly never thought I’d get to do again," he wrote in an Instagram post following the show. "And my beautiful wife and all the nurses and doctors, my amazing team that have kept me alive through my battle. It was very emotional getting up on stage with my band again to play. So many feelings all at once." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Gilbert shared daughter Lily, 5, with Cimorelli, whom he wed in 2020. The guitarist was previously married to Eisley singer Sherri DuPree. The two tied the knot in 2007 but split later that year. Gilbert was also married to Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams from 2016 to 2017. Born March 9, 1981 in Coral Springs, Florida, Gilbert helped form New Found Glory in 1997. The band broke through with its 2002 album, "Sticks and Stones," which featured the hit singles "My Friends Over You" and "Head On Collision" and reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. New Found Glory followed up with 2004's "Catalyst," which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and produced the singles "All Downhill from Here" and "Failure’s Not Flattering." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS New Found Glory became one of the defining bands of the early-2000s pop-punk era. The band has released 12 studio albums and toured extensively around the world. Gilbert appeared on all of New Found Glory’s albums, including "Listen Up!," which came out in February. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Outside New Found Glory, Gilbert was also known for his work in hardcore, including as a vocalist for Shai Hulud and with New Found Glory’s side project International Superheroes of Hardcore. Gilbert also worked as a producer for artists including A Day to Remember, H2O and State Champs, and collaborated with Fall Out Boy. In addition to his wife and daughter, Gilbert is survived by his mother, Jackie and his brother, Brian. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab07f3e75342cf4db87e809 Cowboys' Cobie Durant gets stepped on in worst place possible during win over Commanders te 2026-09-21T00:50:06.147Z Cowboys' Cobie Durant gets stepped on in worst place possible during win over Commanders The Dallas Cowboys came out with a huge NFC East win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday 37-20 but one player got a little bit more than he bargained for during the game. Cowboys cornerback Cobie Durant was in the secondary trying to defend Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin in the end zone in the second quarter. Jayden Daniels threw a missile over McLaurin’s head. Durant hit the ground and landed flat on his chest. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! As he was down, Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was walking backward and didn’t appear to see Durant on the ground. Bell stepped on Durant’s butt and groin area, causing more pain than the cornerback was already in. Durant was on the ground for a few moments trying to gather himself. He was eventually helped up by Cowboys trainers. He left the game and did not return. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Durant joined the Cowboys in the offseason on a one-year deal worth $4 million. He spent the first four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. He had 141 tackles and seven interceptions in 61 games. He had one tackle and a pass breakup in last week’s loss to the New York Giants. Meanwhile, the Cowboys held the Commanders to 10 points in the second half as Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow. Dallas forced a fumble on Dyami Brown – it was the only turnover of the game. Dallas moved to 1-1 on the season and Washington fell to 0-2. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab07a9275342cf4db87e78b Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn holds up Palestinian flag during show after Macklemore tour removal te 2026-09-21T00:30:10.805Z Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn holds up Palestinian flag during show after Macklemore tour removal The English band Gorillaz appeared to call out the decision to boot rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's tour over his call for a "Free Palestine" with a similar stunt during one of their shows last week. While performing in Florida on Thursday, band frontman Damon Albarn held up a Palestinian flag and draped it over his shoulder while addressing the audience. "Don’t forget this. Ever. Stand your position. Don’t ever be neutral," Albarn said. ROBERT KRAFT, GILLETTE STADIUM BOOT MACKLEMORE FROM ED SHEERAN TOUR OVER ‘FREE PALESTINE’ RANT Fox News Digital reached out to Gorillaz and Sheeran for comment. Gorillaz is one of several performers who have used the stage to promote anti-Israel causes since the Oct. 7 terror attacks. The band previously performed at the Together for Palestine concert in 2025 for Palestinian organizations. During the Glastonbury Festival in 2024, Albarn asked the audience whether they supported Palestine. "Three things, and you have to show me how you feel about them: Palestine. Are you pro-Palestine? Do you feel that’s an unfair war? Okay," Albarn said. Gorillaz's stunt came after Macklemore was removed from Sheeran's tour, causing several progressive figures to rally behind the rapper and criticize Sheeran, though Sheeran's representatives have said he was not involved in the decision. ED SHEERAN SAYS HE TRIED TO ‘BUILD A BRIDGE’ OVER MACKLEMORE TOUR SPOT BEFORE VENUES SAID NO Macklemore has since doubled down on his activism and defended his efforts to shout "Free Palestine" at his show and perform his anti-Israel song "Hind's Hall." "I’m not sure how to start this. So I’m going to speak from the heart and share the truth," Macklemore wrote in a lengthy Instagram statement last week. "Ed Sheeran and his team have made the decision to remove me from The Loop tour. But before I get into it, I want to say something that should be obvious. In this moment I think it matters. I am not a victim. Ed Sheeran is not a victim. Pink is not a victim. We have careers, money, opportunities, safety and audiences around the world. Whatever consequences any of us face for what we say, we get to go home to our families." Sheeran addressed the controversy during his show on Saturday night. ED SHEERAN FACES GROWING BACKLASH AS RADIO STATION BANS SONGS, PROTEST GROUPS RESPOND TO MACKLEMORE'S REMOVAL "Now, I want to address the question of where I stand in the situation in Israel and Palestine and whether my doing this concert here tonight implies where I stand. I’ve tried in my career to not be a political commentator of any kind because I want my music and shows to be about unity not division, about humanity not politics," Sheeran said. He continued, "But this is a humanitarian issue and I cannot hide how I feel about it anymore. What happened in Israel at a… music festival on Oct. 7 was horrific and compounded centuries of Jewish pain. What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab07a9175342cf4db87e782 Cubs star Alex Bregman hospitalized after taking brutal foul ball to the face te 2026-09-21T00:30:09.925Z Cubs star Alex Bregman hospitalized after taking brutal foul ball to the face Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman left Sunday's 9-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds after being struck in the face by a foul ball while waiting in the on-deck circle. During the top of the fourth inning at Great American Ball Park, teammate Michael Busch chopped a foul ball into the dirt near home plate. The ball jumped off the dirt and hit Bregman squarely on the left side of his face. Bregman ran toward the visitors' dugout in visible pain while holding his face. Medical staff escorted him to the clubhouse, and Matt Shaw entered the game to replace him at third base. ORIOLES' CRAIG ALBERNAZ SAYS HE MUST EAT BABY FOOD FOR WEEKS AFTER FOUL BALL TO FACE LEADS TO 7 FRACTURES Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed the ball hit Bregman directly on his left cheekbone, causing a laceration under his eye, a nosebleed and swelling. Bregman was transported to a local Cincinnati hospital for CT scans and X-rays to check for orbital and cheek fractures. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Bregman posted an update on his Instagram later on Sunday, showing his left eye swollen shut and his nose plugged, posting, "Thanks for the messages y'all. I'll be back." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Medical staff reportedly cleared him to travel back to Chicago with the team Sunday night. Any extended absence for Bregman would impact the Cubs during a tight National League Wild Card race with one week remaining in the regular season. If Bregman lands on the injured list, the Cubs will rely on Shaw and Pedro Ramirez at third base. It’s another scary reminder of how fast things go wrong on the field. Last summer, Rays reliever Hunter Bigge was carted off after taking a 105 mph liner in the dugout, while Cleveland's David Fry suffered facial fractures bunting a fastball. Chicago has an off day Monday before hosting the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab075de75342cf4db87e6fc Lindsay Clancy holdout juror makes new promise as lawyer warns of public attacks te 2026-09-21T00:10:06.878Z Lindsay Clancy holdout juror makes new promise as lawyer warns of public attacks The lone juror who blocked a verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial has promised to tell his story in his own words as his attorney warns that jurors must be allowed to follow the evidence without fear of retaliation. Attorney Edward Paltzik said Michael P. Desronvil, whose refusal to join the other 11 jurors led to a mistrial, will issue a personal statement in the "near future." "Michael will be making a personal statement in the near future, in his own words," Paltzik wrote in a Facebook post. Paltzik thanked those who sent emails, texts and voice messages in support of Desronvil, while acknowledging that others may disagree with the position he took inside the jury room. CLANCY HOLDOUT JUROR TAPS FORMER TRUMP LAWYER TO FIGHT BACK AS HE’S ‘DRAGGED THROUGH THE MUD’: ATTORNEY "This country was built on intelligent debate in the public square," Paltzik wrote. "That’s the same reason we support the good faith right of an individual juror to follow the evidence and the law to wherever they take him or her, free from fear of reprisal." LINDSAY CLANCY JUDGE INDEFINITELY IMPOUNDS JUROR NAMES, CITING SAFETY AND 'DIVISIVE' ATTENTION The attorney’s latest comments come as the deeply divisive case returns to the national spotlight. Patrick Clancy, the father of the three slain children and Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband, gave his first television interview on CBS News’ "60 Minutes" Sunday night. Patrick Clancy discussed his grief, memories of his children and baseless conspiracy theories that have spread online since the January 2023 killings. His wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, also appeared in the segment with correspondent Ross Douthat. JUDGE JUDY WARNS OF 'DANGER' IF PROSECUTORS DON'T RETRY LINDSAY CLANCY AFTER MURDER TRIAL ENDS IN MISTRIAL Lindsay Clancy, 36, was tried on three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of the couple’s children, 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan. The children were found strangled inside the family’s Duxbury, Massachusetts, home in January 2023. Clancy admitted killing the children, but her attorneys argued she was not criminally responsible because she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. Prosecutors argued that the former labor and delivery nurse understood what she was doing and carried out the killings deliberately. LINDSAY CLANCY JUDGE CALLS MISTRIAL, THEN GRANTS DEFENSE ONE HOUR STAY FOR APPEAL Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial Sept. 4 after seven days of deliberations. The jury was split 11-1, with 11 jurors prepared to find Clancy not criminally responsible and Desronvil holding out for a conviction. Desronvil later said he had no doubt prosecutors proved their case. LINDSAY CLANCY JUROR ADMITTED 'REASONABLE DOUBT' BUT STILL REFUSED INSANITY VERDICT, FOREPERSON SAYS "Based on all the physical evidence, key witnesses and what the prosecution presents, I thought it was enough proof that she knew exactly what she was doing and planned," Desronvil said in a statement first reported by NewsNation and confirmed to Fox News Digital by Paltzik. Desronvil said he tried to raise different theories during deliberations but was repeatedly cut off by fellow jurors who treated his questions as uncertainty. LINDSAY CLANCY HOLDOUT PRAISED AS 'AMERICAN HERO' BY LAWYER WHO SAYS HE REPRESENTS HIM The fallout from the mistrial quickly spilled beyond the courthouse, with Desronvil facing intense public scrutiny over his refusal to move off his position. Paltzik, who previously represented President Donald Trump in lawsuits against The New York Times, CBS and ABC News, told Fox News Digital that he is focused on Desronvil’s "health, safety and well-being." He has called the juror an "American Hero" and "Champion of Justice." LINDSAY CLANCY LAWYER SAYS HE PLANS NEW MOTION TO DISMISS AFTER JURORS SPEAK OUT ON MISTRIAL: REPORT Former prosecutor and behavioral health law expert Mark Astor previously told Fox News Digital that Desronvil appeared to have hired counsel to defend his name after being "dragged through the mud." "The whole idea of the jury is sort of this sacred arena where jurors get to decide a verdict in a case," Astor said. "And now we’re taking what is really a sacred arena, and we’re exposing it to the public." Plymouth County prosecutors have not announced whether they will retry Clancy. Her defense team has raised the possibility of resolving the case without another trial and brought in veteran Boston attorney Martin Weinberg to pursue a motion seeking dismissal on double-jeopardy grounds. Clancy is due back in Plymouth Superior Court for a status hearing Sept. 29, when the path forward could become clearer. Fox News Digital's Adam Sabes contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0713075342cf4db87e651 Jack Osbourne reveals he and wife Aree raise five kids without a nanny: 'You find a rhythm' te 2026-09-20T23:50:08.831Z Jack Osbourne reveals he and wife Aree raise five kids without a nanny: 'You find a rhythm' Jack Osbourne is opening up about the realities of raising five children, revealing that he and his wife, Aree Osbourne, have chosen to parent without a nanny. "Yeah. So we don’t do the nanny thing," Osbourne told People magazine during an Emmy nominees event in Los Angeles over the weekend. "I thought it was going to be way gnarlier than it is, but you find a rhythm." Aree, who is a stay-at-home mom, and Jack share daughters Maple, 4, and Ozzy Matilda, 6 months. Jack is also the father of Pearl, 14, Andy, 11, and Minnie, 8, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Lisa Stelly. KELLY OSBOURNE HID WITH OZZY FOR 9 MONTHS TO AVOID BEING BODY-SHAMED WHILE PREGNANT The couple recently marked Maple’s first day of preschool. Jack shared a photo of Maple posing alongside her baby sister and jokingly referred to Ozzy Matilda as her "emotional support squad." Despite growing up in one of rock music’s most famous families, Jack said his parenting style is more structured than the approach taken by his parents, the late Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne. "I’m a little more structured with my kids than my parents were with me," Jack previously told People magazine. "I won’t take them out of school just to go travel. We do a little bit, but I think structure is healthy." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Jack and Aree welcomed their youngest daughter in March. The couple named her Ozzy Matilda in honor of Jack’s late father, who died in July. SHARON OSBOURNE MARKS FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY SINCE OZZY’S DEATH AND SAYS THEIR LOVE SURVIVES Jack was able to tell Ozzy about Aree’s pregnancy before the rock legend’s death. In a December interview with The Sun, Jack described the pregnancy as a source of hope while his family was grieving. "It’s awesome," he said. "I think it’s been partly a healthy distraction, partly healing — probably in that kind of ‘full cycle’ category, in a weird way. It’s very much taken energy out of the grieving side of things and parked in a bit more hopefulness." Jack’s sister, Kelly Osbourne, has also spoken publicly about the family’s grief following their father’s death. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In a recent interview with Hello!, Kelly, 41, addressed the cruel comments she faced about her appearance while mourning Ozzy. "I didn’t navigate it — I wasn’t well," Kelly said when asked how she handled the public scrutiny. "How can you navigate something so cruel when you’re so sick?" she added. Kelly, who is mom to 3-year-old son Sidney, said she is focused on healing both mentally and physically. KELLY OSBOURNE DEMANDS CHILD SUPPORT AND HER DOGS BACK IN FIERY RANT AMID REPORTED BREAKUP "You’ve got to fix the head before you can fix the body," she said. "It’s a slow process." "It’s going to take me a minute. I’m not going to be fixed in a day. I’m not going to be fixed on one therapy session. This is a lifetime of work I’ve got to do and continue to do for the rest of my life." Jack has also faced public commentary about his appearance. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE The 40-year-old media personality took to Instagram to respond to articles body-shaming him for being "grossly underweight" and calling him "sick," saying "I cannot believe I’m having to actually make this f---ing video." "I have lost no weight since I got out of the jungle doing 'I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!' six months ago," he explained. "I’ve been the same f---ng weight. The only difference is I shaved my beard and opted for a creepy mustache. That’s the only f---ing difference." He later added that he has been "brutalized by the press about being overweight" his entire life and cannot believe that even though he got "down to a healthy weight," he has been "criticized even more," telling the journalists and other body shamers that they can "get f--ked." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab06ed675342cf4db87e5f1 Washington Commanders face season-defining crisis as Jayden Daniels suffers another serious elbow injury te 2026-09-20T23:40:06.141Z Washington Commanders face season-defining crisis as Jayden Daniels suffers another serious elbow injury Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was carted off the field at halftime during Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys after he appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half. During the play, he seemed to hyperextend the left elbow. And, yes, it was ugly. It happened on the final play of the first half when Daniels pulled away from center but tripped. As he tried to regain his balance, he used his left arm to hold himself up. COMMANDERS OFFENSE TAKES MAJOR HIT AS STAR OFFENSIVE TACKLE SUFFERS MAJOR TRAINING CAMP INJURY The elbow gave way in a manner it is not supposed to bend. KYLER MURRAY KNOCKED OUT OF VIKINGS DEBUT AFTER FOREARM TO THE HELMET AND BLOW TO NECK BY TWO PACKERS And all this is terrible news because Daniels had a similar injury in 2025 against the Seattle Seahawks. So this very easily could be a season-defining injury for Daniels. And the Commanders. Again. OutKick medical expert Dr. David Chao, who served 17 seasons as the head physician for the then-San Diego Chargers and currently runs the Sports Injury Central website, studied the injury via tape. He put out a post on X with his view. "By video, clear left elbow dislocation... "Similar to last season "Joint comes out easier second time original ligament tear heals "looser." Although the injury was to his arm, Daniels was carted off to the locker room. He wore a towel over his head, apparently, to avoid showing his facial reaction to the crowd. Daniels has been replaced, at least for the remainder of this game, by backup quarterback Marcus Mariota. And if this injury is what everyone's eyes are seeing, the Washington Commanders' season is on the brink in only the second week of the season. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! If Daniels faces a similar situation to last season, he faces a similar rehabilitation. Daniels dislocated his left elbow while scrambling in Washington’s Week 9 loss to Seattle on Nov. 2, 2025. An MRI found no fracture or ligament damage, so he avoided surgery and was not placed on injured reserve. He returned in Week 14 against Minnesota but aggravated the elbow, was not cleared for the following game and was shut down for the final three weeks of the season as the Commanders prioritized his recovery for 2026. That recovery appears to be derailed at least for the short term. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab06c7e75342cf4db87e5a0 Browns' Deshaun Watson may have silenced doubters after outlasting Baker Mayfield and 2-hour weather delay te 2026-09-20T23:30:06.085Z Browns' Deshaun Watson may have silenced doubters after outlasting Baker Mayfield and 2-hour weather delay Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns stayed in Florida after a brutal Week 1 loss that had many wondering if the embattled quarterback’s job was at stake as the team’s starter. With a comeback in the second half, and waiting patiently for a two-hour weather delay at Raymond James Stadium, the Browns defeated Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 23-19, to squash that talk for now. Lightning, high winds and torrential downpour were always on the cards while looking at the forecast this week in Tampa, but it hit at the worst possible time after the Browns took their first lead of the game after a six-minute drive that resulted in a Blake Whiteheart 17-yard touchdown. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Mayfield, trying to have a bit of a revenge game against the team that drafted him first overall and later released him in favor of Watson, whom Cleveland had just traded for, needed to respond with a touchdown drive of his own. The Buccaneers were desperate to do so after falling on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals the week prior, where Mayfield had trouble with turnovers throughout the contest. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! However, at the two-minute warning, a lightning delay was called as the forecast showed a large system rolling through that would impact Raymond James Stadium, and boy, did it. The weather had both teams in the locker rooms for over two hours, as play was stuck at second-and-4 from Cleveland’s 28-yard line. Finally, when play resumed, the Bucs started off nicely with Bucky Irving picking up a first down. But as the rain continued to come down, the Browns’ defense turned up the heat on Mayfield. A costly holding penalty on second-and-4 pushed Mayfield and the offense back to Cleveland’s 23-yard line. From there, Mayfield was unable to hook up with any of his receivers, including a final heave to the end zone where the ball was out of reach for Emeka Egbuka. Watson and the Browns celebrated on the sideline, and they did so with head coach Todd Monken, who secured his first career win as Cleveland’s head coach. Watson finished the game 24-of-30 for 238 yards and two passing touchdowns, the first of which to rookie Denzel Boston, who finished with a game-high 95 yards on five catches. The Browns are finally hosting their home opener next week against the Carolina Panthers, and after the jeers the crowd gave Watson during the preseason, it will be interesting to see his reception now, assuming he remains the starter. This performance, a marked improvement over the 34-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, should be enough to secure Watson's position as the team's starting quarterback. Meanwhile, after an inauspicious start, the Buccaneers remain at home next week to face the Minnesota Vikings, whose defense stymied the Chicago Bears in their own weather-laden bout on Sunday. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab06a2675342cf4db87e555 Caitlin Clark shines, but Fever suffer embarrassing blowout loss to Mystics as playoff race heats up te 2026-09-20T23:20:06.772Z Caitlin Clark shines, but Fever suffer embarrassing blowout loss to Mystics as playoff race heats up You have to hate Sunday's performance if you're an Indiana Fever fan. The Fever seemed to join Week 2 of the NFL in a scoring slump on Sunday, falling to the Washington Mystics 93-77 in a one-sided loss with real playoff implications on the line. The defeat extinguished much of the Fever's late-season momentum. A squad of Fever veterans got thoroughly outplayed by a youth-heavy Washington roster. (Fever fans, you know how this looks, right? Not great.) THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Caitlin Clark, as expected, led all scorers with 25 points and added five assists, though she also committed five turnovers. Clark and Kelsey Mitchell were the only real sparks for the Fever on Sunday, accounting for 47 of their 77 points. Not even a home-court advantage could elevate the Fever in a miserable all-around outing. The Washington game was crucial for the Fever, who slipped a game behind the Atlanta Dream for fourth seeding. Indiana leaned on the perimeter early, but went 0-for-7 from deep to open the game. Sophie Cunningham, one of the league's top three-point shooters, played just four minutes in the first half as Indiana fell into a 51-30 hole at the break. FEVER COACH STEPHANIE WHITE OPENS UP ABOUT FAN RECEPTION AFTER TURBULENT WEEK OF WNBA CONTROVERSY Washington eventually stretched its lead to 26. Indiana trimmed that deficit to 14 in the third quarter, but that was the best push the Fever could muster against a Mystics team featuring more than half its roster in their first or second year. With two upcoming games against the league-best Minnesota Lynx, the pressure is on coach Stephanie White and the Fever to shake off Sunday's ugly loss and deliver a statement before the postseason. The Fever's first game out of the FIBA break saw them notch an 18-point win over the struggling Toronto Tempo. Sunday's loss wiped away that momentum, but knocking off the Lynx would certainly boost morale in Indy, and then some. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab067ce75342cf4db87e50f Washington Commanders face season-defining crisis as Jayden Daniels suffers another serious elbow injury te 2026-09-20T23:10:06.535Z Washington Commanders face season-defining crisis as Jayden Daniels suffers another serious elbow injury Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was carted off the field at halftime during Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys after he appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half. During the play, he seemed to hyperextend the left elbow. And, yes, it was ugly. It happened on the final play of the first half when Daniels pulled away from center but tripped. As he tried to regain his balance, he used his left arm to hold himself up. COMMANDERS OFFENSE TAKES MAJOR HIT AS STAR OFFENSIVE TACKLE SUFFERS MAJOR TRAINING CAMP INJURY The elbow gave way in a manner it is not supposed to bend. KYLER MURRAY KNOCKED OUT OF VIKINGS DEBUT AFTER FOREARM TO THE HELMET AND BLOW TO NECK BY TWO PACKERS And all this is terrible news because Daniels had a similar injury in 2025 against the Seattle Seahawks. So this very easily could be a season-defining injury for Daniels. And the Commanders. Again. OutKick medical expert Dr. David Chao, who served 17 seasons as the head physician for the then-San Diego Chargers and currently runs the Sports Injury Central website, studied the injury via tape. He put out a post on X with his view. "By video, clear left elbow dislocation... "Similar to last season "Joint comes out easier second time original ligament tear heals "looser." Although the injury was to his arm, Daniels was carted off to the locker room. He wore a towel over his head, apparently, to avoid showing his facial reaction to the crowd. Daniels has been replaced, at least for the remainder of this game, by backup quarterback Marcus Mariota. And if this injury is what everyone's eyes are seeing, the Washington Commanders' season is on the brink in only the second week of the season. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! If Daniels faces a similar situation to last season, he faces a similar rehabilitation. Daniels dislocated his left elbow while scrambling in Washington’s Week 9 loss to Seattle on Nov. 2, 2025. An MRI found no fracture or ligament damage, so he avoided surgery and was not placed on injured reserve. He returned in Week 14 against Minnesota but aggravated the elbow, was not cleared for the following game and was shut down for the final three weeks of the season as the Commanders prioritized his recovery for 2026. That recovery appears to be derailed at least for the short term. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0631b75342cf4db87e45e Republican Who Runs South Dakota Elections Backs Democrat to Succeed Her te 2026-09-20T22:50:03.124Z Republican Who Runs South Dakota Elections Backs Democrat to Succeed Her Monae Johnson, the secretary of state, is the latest Republican incumbent to speak out against conservative candidates as President Trump loses support before midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab060c575342cf4db87e420 Desert Star, River Valley roll; Laughlin earns first win te 2026-09-20T22:40:05.765Z Desert Star, River Valley roll; Laughlin earns first win Dakota Laundry looks to pass while avoiding two Lake Havasu defensemen during the Golden Shovel on Sept. 5. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab05c1675342cf4db87e38e Jets collapse late against Packers, miss chance at first 2-0 start since 2015 in overtime loss te 2026-09-20T22:20:06.849Z Jets collapse late against Packers, miss chance at first 2-0 start since 2015 in overtime loss For most of Sunday afternoon, the New York Jets looked poised to move to 2-0 for the first time since 2015. The Jets controlled most of the game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium, but made some crucial errors down the stretch to cough up their 10-point fourth-quarter lead. The Packers scored 13 unanswered points to win 20-17 in overtime, with Trey Smack kicking a 26-yard field goal to complete the comeback. Green Bay struck first on a 6-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love to MarShawn Lloyd in the second quarter, but the Jets answered with a 5-yard touchdown run from Braelon Allen. Geno Smith connected with Garrett Wilson for a 5-yard score in the third quarter to give New York a 14-7 lead. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Jets appeared to have delivered the knockout blow early in the fourth quarter when they recovered a Lloyd fumble at the Green Bay 18-yard line. But the offense couldn't move the ball and settled for a 32-yard Jason Sanders field goal, extending the lead to 17-7 with 11:04 remaining. That's when everything started to unravel. A 38-yard pass-interference penalty helped Green Bay march down the field before Love found Christian Watson for a 3-yard touchdown. The Jets failed to pick up a first down on their next possession, and Skyy Moore returned the ensuing punt 63 yards to the New York 19-yard line. Smack kicked a 34-yard field goal four plays later to tie the game. New York still had a chance to win in regulation. After Breece Hall gained just one yard on third-and-2, the Jets faced fourth-and-1 at midfield with 1:20 remaining. Aaron Glenn kept his offense on the field rather than punting, an aggressive decision to try to win the game. It's hard to fault Glenn for trusting his offense to gain one yard, but Braelon Allen was stuffed. Green Bay failed to capitalize, sending the game to overtime. The Jets received the ball first in overtime and the possession was a complete disaster. The Packers sacked Smith on consecutive plays, the offense committed a false-start penalty and New York faced a third-and-30 from their own 10-yard line before eventually punting on fourth down. Green Bay then moved 58 yards on four offensive plays, aided by an unnecessary roughness penalty against Jarvis Brownlee Jr., before Smack ended the game on the fifth play of the drive. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Penalties were a problem for both teams throughout the game. Green Bay was flagged 14 times for 133 yards, while New York committed 13 penalties for 156 yards. That's an absurd 27 accepted penalties for 289 yards. But the timing of the Jets' two biggest penalties proved especially costly: the 38-yard pass-interference call aided Green Bay's fourth-quarter touchdown drive, while Brownlee's 15-yard penalty moved the Packers into position for the winning field goal. Smith completed 27-of-41 passes for 247 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. It wasn't a spectacular performance, but it should have been good enough given how well New York's defense played. That's what makes the loss particularly brutal for the Jets. New York outgained Green Bay 285-199, held the Packers to 1-of-9 on third down, won the turnover battle and possessed the ball for nearly 11 minutes longer. Love threw for just 145 yards, although he threw two touchdowns and avoided turning the ball over. The Jets had the game won and a chance to send the MetLife Stadium crowd home believing in a 2-0 team. Instead, they gave the game away and sent their fans home wondering how they managed to blow another one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab059bf75342cf4db87e33f Converse pulls latest shoes ad after critics accuse of sharing 'racist' and 'reckless' KKK imagery te 2026-09-20T22:10:07.103Z Converse pulls latest shoes ad after critics accuse of sharing 'racist' and 'reckless' KKK imagery Converse apologized and pulled a shoe ad last week that some claimed featured Ku Klux Klan imagery. The ad, which has been removed from the Nike subsidiary's social media pages, featured K-pop singer Karina of the girl group aespa promoting the Chuck 70 X and Run Star Crush sneakers. In the ad, Karina held a pair of black high-top shoes under a star-shaped spotlight while wearing a long white skirt. Several social media users asserted that Karina resembled a KKK member, with the shoes resembling a lynching victim. Critics included Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., who released a statement on the ad on Friday. OUTKICK'S CRAIG CARTON REVEALS THE REAL REASON NIKE STOCK IS IN THE TANK: 'THEY'RE FAILING MISERABLY' "Nike and Converse, what the hell were you thinking?" Carter said. "Your campaign shows what looks like a hooded Klansman, framed by what appears to be the dangling feet of a lynching victim. There is nothing creative or artistic about it. It is racist, reckless and deeply offensive." After facing backlash, Converse eventually pulled the ad and released a statement apologizing for the campaign. TED CRUZ TAKES VICTORY LAP AS ICONIC AMERICAN BRAND'S STOCK PLUNGES TO 12-YEAR LOW "We’re sorry. We understand why this image is deeply upsetting and recognize that we got this wrong. We removed it from our channels and are working to remove it everywhere it appeared. This should not have happened, and we will do better," the statement sent to Fox News Digital read. This latest ad backlash comes as Nike is set to be removed from the S&P 100 after nearly 18 years, following its value dropping by more than $200 billion since 2021. Conservative critics have frequently accused Nike of embracing woke politics by partnering with progressive figures like Colin Kaepernick and Dylan Mulvaney. However, Nike has faced backlash from the left as well. NIKE FORGOT THAT REPUBLICANS BUY SNEAKERS, TOO, AND NOW IT'S GETTING BOOTED FROM THE S&P 100 In April, Nike went viral with a Boston Marathon ad reading "Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated" which critics claimed was "pace-shaming" participants. In a new comment to Fox News Digital, a Carter spokesperson said that the apology was not enough. "An apology and the removal of the images are not enough. Nike and Converse must explain how this campaign was conceived and approved, identify those responsible, and commission an independent investigation. They must also disclose the process and establish safeguards to ensure that imagery invoking the Klan and the lynching of Black people is never approved again," Carter's office said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab059be75342cf4db87e336 Mike Vrabel snaps at reporter over Drake Maye's struggles after Pats win: 'you're not going to ruin my Sunday' te 2026-09-20T22:10:06.087Z Mike Vrabel snaps at reporter over Drake Maye's struggles after Pats win: 'you're not going to ruin my Sunday' The New England Patriots got their first win of the season Sunday, and head coach Mike Vrabel wasn't about to let a few perfectly valid questions about his quarterback spoil the celebration. After New England defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3, Vrabel had a tense exchange with Boston Globe reporter Ben Volin, who pressed him about his level of concern over Drake Maye's performance through the first two weeks of the season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Vrabel wasn't interested in entertaining the question. "You're not going to ruin my Sunday," the coach fired back. The exchange continued when reporter Greg Bedard also questioned Vrabel about Maye's struggles, prompting the coach to make it clear that he wasn't going to dwell on the negatives after a victory. To be fair, though, the reporters had a legitimate reason to ask. Maye hasn't exactly looked like the quarterback who led New England to the Super Bowl last season, and Sunday's win over Pittsburgh did little to put those concerns to rest. The 23-year-old completed 14 of 22 passes for 208 yards, no touchdowns and one interception against the Steelers. While he connected with receiver Romeo Doubs for a 63-yard gain, the Patriots struggled to consistently move the ball and finished with just 13 offensive points. Instead, New England's defense did most of the heavy lifting, holding Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers to just 3 points and 235 total yards. Rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson provided the Patriots' only offensive touchdown with a 39-yard run in the first quarter. Later, Christian Barmore strip-sacked Rodgers, and Elijah Ponder returned the fumble 19 yards for a touchdown to put the game away. In other words, the Patriots won comfortably, but Maye wasn't exactly the reason why. Sunday's performance came just 11 days after a disastrous season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. In a rematch of Super Bowl LX, Maye threw three fourth-quarter interceptions as New England blew a 10-point lead and lost 13-10. His final interception came in the end zone with just 26 seconds remaining, ending a potential game-tying drive. Maye finished that game with 178 passing yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. Afterward, he acknowledged that he had abandoned the patient approach that had worked earlier in the game. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "We had the game under control," Maye said following the loss. "Thought we had a good plan to start chipping away and be patient and lost patience, and it cost us, decisions that cost us the game on my part, on my end." Through two games, Maye has thrown four interceptions and just one touchdown pass. That's a far cry from his 2025 campaign, when he threw for 4,394 yards and 31 touchdowns while finishing as the runner-up in NFL MVP voting. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Vrabel is certainly entitled to enjoy Sunday's victory, especially after the Patriots' ugly collapse against Seattle. Sure, the season is young. No need to overreact. But with New England's franchise quarterback — so far — struggling to recapture last year's form, the questions about his performance aren't going away simply because Vrabel wants them to. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0576875342cf4db87e2d7 Atlanta Falcons are dealing with the worst quarterback situation in the NFL and it isn't very close te 2026-09-20T22:00:08.573Z Atlanta Falcons are dealing with the worst quarterback situation in the NFL and it isn't very close The worst quarterback situation in the NFL right now? The Atlanta Falcons. And it isn't very close at all. The Falcons on Sunday started third-stringer Cooper Rush for the second time this season while Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa were designated as inactive due to ongoing health issues. Penix Jr. has been recovering from knee surgery following an ACL injury last season. FALCONS QUARTERBACK PROBLEMS DEEPEN AS TUA TAGOVAILOA SUFFERS OBLIQUE STRAIN AT PRACTICE And Tagovailoa was out for the second consecutive week after he suffered an unexpected oblique injury two weeks ago, this time in practice. Although no one touched him. Anyway, Rush got the call and he promptly stunk. Again. On Atlanta's opening possession, Rush lost the ball on a fumble, which the Panthers recovered at the Atlanta 35-yard line. Carolina converted the turnover into a touchdown. Rush threw an interception on the following series, then added a second one later in the game. He completed 10 of 17 passes against the Panthers, which doesn't sound terrible except that you read the previous paragraphs that outlined Rush's, ahem, struggles with turnovers. This followed a Week 1 performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers in which Rush also threw two interceptions. "Obviously, extremely disappointed in that game and extremely disappointed in how that game started," Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said. "And then [we] could not crawl out of that hole. And in the second half, it got away from us. So very disappointed. "As you guys know, giveaways and takeaways are the key to this game and to turn it over that many times ... there's no way to win in the NFL like that." Stefanski made those feelings known before he ever stepped up to the post-game microphones. Because he benched Rush before the end of the third quarter. The coach had seen enough. Except the poor quarterback play was far from over. Stefanski inserted fourth-string quarterback Jack Strand. Strand threw an interception on his first pass attempt. And it wasn't just any interception. Strand threw a pick six when Devin Lloyd returned his pass 16 yards for a score. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! This is Keystone Cops type QB play. The Falcons are used to QB issues, but this is something else again. The Falcons are hoping that can end by Thursday when they play the Green Bay Packers. They're hoping Penix Jr., who has been practicing and ramping up toward game action, can start that in Wisconsin. They hope that Tagovailoa will ultimately decide he can tolerate some pain and take the field, or receive an injection to help him do so. The Falcons are doing a lot of hoping about their quarterback room. And so far, it hasn't paid off. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0550e75342cf4db87e28a Frankie Muniz describes hitting 'rock bottom' as estranged wife posts cryptic message about perspective te 2026-09-20T21:50:06.105Z Frankie Muniz describes hitting 'rock bottom' as estranged wife posts cryptic message about perspective Frankie Muniz revealed he recently hit "rock bottom," describing the past six weeks as an emotional "nightmare." "The last 6 weeks of my life have been a nightmare I’m praying to wake up from. Everything felt heavy, unclear, and like it was falling apart at the same time," the "Malcolm in the Middle" star wrote on Instagram on Friday. "I wouldn’t wish this season on anyone." "The unexpected gift in the middle of it is that I’ve had nowhere to hide," he continued. "I’ve had time to sit with myself, do real self-reflection, and finally see the areas of my life that need work if I want to become a better version of me. Not the polished version I show the world...the actual one." JANA KRAMER SAYS HOLDING ON TO TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS 'DRAINS YOU' UNTIL YOU ‘START LOSING YOURSELF' COMPLETELY Muniz said he read that "hitting rock bottom" in the one thing that can wake you up. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "It forces the changes you needed to make all along so you can live the best life possible," he wrote. "That idea has been sitting with me. In five years I believe I’ll look back at this exact low point and feel grateful for it, because the high I’ll be standing on then only exists because I went through this." RELATIONSHIP EXPERT CHALLENGES ONE OF AMERICA'S BIGGEST ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT DIVORCE "This isn’t the end of the story. It’s the part where I start doing the work...the uncomfortable, unglamorous, necessary work. I’m choosing to treat this season as the foundation, not the finish line," he continued. "If you’re in a low place right now too, you’re not broken," he concluded. "You’re being rebuilt. Let's keep going!" A representative for Muniz did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Shortly after Muniz’s post, his estranged wife, Paige Price, shared a cryptic message about "perspective." "Life is all about perspective," Price wrote in an Instagram Story Friday, per Entertainment Weekly. "If you ask the grass, the zebra is the monster and the lion is the protector." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Price also shared a clip from a conversation between podcaster Jay Shetty and divorce lawyer James Sexton, in which Sexton said "the right thing to do is to do the hard thing." Neither Muniz nor Price specified what prompted the posts. AMANDA SEYFRIED AND THOMAS SADOSKI SAY SEPARATION IS 'RIGHT MOVE' FOR FAMILY AFTER NEARLY 10 YEARS OF MARRIAGE The former couple later appeared to put on a united front during a family outing with their 5-year-old son, Mauz. "Post soccer shenanigans with the fam. Our little dude got a medal for excellence in sportsmanship!" Muniz captioned a photo of himself, Price and their son, according to Entertainment Weekly. Muniz and Price announced in July that they were ending their marriage after a private period of separation. The couple married in 2019 after being together for roughly a decade. "After 10 beautiful years together, we’ve grown in ways that made us realize our relationship feels most natural and strong as a deep friendship and as co-parents," Muniz previously wrote on social media. Although their romantic relationship has ended, Muniz said he remains grateful to Price for her support and sacrifices throughout their marriage. The pair also plans to continue co-parenting Mauz and running Muniz Racing together. "I'm endlessly grateful to Paige for everything she's done for me and our family," Muniz previously wrote. "That foundation of respect and friendship isn’t going anywhere." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0506075342cf4db87e1eb Jalen Hurts saves Eagles from ugly upset as Philadelphia escapes Titans to remain unbeaten te 2026-09-20T21:30:08.566Z Jalen Hurts saves Eagles from ugly upset as Philadelphia escapes Titans to remain unbeaten The Philadelphia Eagles moved to 2-0 with a win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon in Nashville. That's a sentence most football fans expected to read before the game even started. What most probably didn't expect was exactly what it took for the Eagles to go into Nissan Stadium and beat the Titans. Jalen Hurts connected with Darius Cooper for a 3-yard touchdown with less than 10 seconds remaining to turn a 20-17 Tennessee lead into a 24-20 Philadelphia victory. The Titans, who looked completely lost last week in a 23-10 loss to the New York Jets, had the reigning NFC East champions on the ropes for much of the afternoon. Philadelphia's problems started immediately. Star running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger on the Eagles' first offensive play and spent most of the first half on the sideline. He returned after halftime wearing a neck roll, but finished with just four carries for nine yards and one catch for 11 yards. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE That opening possession lasted more than seven minutes and moved deep into Tennessee territory, but it ended in the worst possible way. Hurts tried to find DeVonta Smith in the end zone, but Amani Hooker intercepted the pass and returned it 92 yards to the Philadelphia 10-yard line. Four plays later, Cam Ward scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak to give Tennessee a 7-0 lead. The Eagles responded with a 2-yard touchdown run from Tank Bigsby and Hurts connected with Smith for a 22-yard touchdown late in the second quarter. But the Titans refused to go away. Joey Slye kicked a 37-yard field goal just as time expired in the first half, cutting Philadelphia's lead to 14-10. Jake Elliott extended the lead with a 58-yard field goal in the third quarter, but Ward scored his second rushing touchdown of the game to tie the score at 17. Philadelphia had an opportunity to take control in the fourth quarter, but Hurts threw his second interception with just over six minutes remaining. The Titans responded with a 69-yard drive that included a 41-yard completion from Ward to Elic Ayomanor and a 27-yard run by Tyjae Spears on third-and-22. The Eagles' defense eventually held Tennessee to a 33-yard field goal, but that still gave the Titans a three-point lead with 1:56 remaining and Philadelphia had no timeouts. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! That's when Hurts finally looked like the quarterback who led the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory in February 2025. The 28-year-old signal-caller converted a third-and-6 with a 20-yard completion to Dontayvion Wicks and connected with Smith three times for 34 yards on the drive. Smith's final catch was a sweet grab along the sideline where he barely got his second foot down inbounds. The crucial play went for 19 yards and set the Eagles up at the Tennessee 3-yard line with 20 seconds remaining. Two plays later, Hurts found Cooper for the game-winning touchdown, the first touchdown catch of Cooper’s NFL career. Hurts finished 26-of-37 for 264 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Smith caught 10 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown, accounting for nearly half of Philadelphia's passing production. With A.J. Brown now in New England, Smith has to step up as the team's top receiver, and he looked the part against Tennessee. AJ BROWN SAYS THERE'S BEEN SILENCE BETWEEN HIM AND EX-TEAMMATE JALEN HURTS SINCE HIS MOVE TO NEW ENGLAND Ward completed 13-of-20 passes for 183 yards and didn't turn the ball over, while adding both of Tennessee's touchdowns on the ground. It wasn't an especially good performance for the Titans offense, as the Eagles outgained Tennessee 341-291 and out-possessed the Titans by nearly 13 minutes. The problem for Hurts and the Eagles was the two turnovers and general sloppy play at key moments. Obviously, it’s hard to panic about a team that won its first two games. But if I were an Eagles fan, I’d feel about as nervous as possible for someone whose team is 2-0. Philadelphia has beaten Washington and Tennessee by a combined six points. The Commanders might be better than people expected, but the Titans entered Sunday looking like one of the worst teams in football. The Eagles needed a touchdown with nine seconds remaining to beat them. Good teams find ways to win close games, and Hurts deserves credit for helping the team survive back-to-back upset bids. But a supposed NFC contender cannot continue playing like this and expect to keep escaping. The standings say the Eagles are perfect. Their play on the field has been anything but. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0505e75342cf4db87e1e2 Bet365 Bonus Code: Bet $10, Get $365 on Giants vs Rams, Colts vs Chiefs te 2026-09-20T21:30:06.695Z Bet365 Bonus Code: Bet $10, Get $365 on Giants vs Rams, Colts vs Chiefs After watching football starting at 1:00 ET, and then going all the way until around 7:00 ET with nonstop action, you’d think sports fans would want a break. You’d be wrong. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab04e0775342cf4db87e18f McDonald’s once sold beloved cookies featuring forgotten characters from the chain's past te 2026-09-20T21:20:07.504Z McDonald’s once sold beloved cookies featuring forgotten characters from the chain's past Introduced in 1974, McDonaldland Cookies became a regular addition to McDonald’s Happy Meals when they debuted nationwide in 1979, but the beloved menu item was discontinued in the early 2000s, to the disappointment of many fans. The small, crunchy, cookies were baked for McDonald’s by Keebler, had a subtle lemon flavor and featured the faces of beloved McDonald’s characters like Grimace, Ronald McDonald, Birdie, and Hamburglar. Customers described them as a cross between shortbread and animal crackers, and McDonaldland Cookies came in either a little plastic bag or a brightly colored cardboard box that also showed the faces of McDonald’s characters. The fast food chain altered its Happy Meals to include healthier items such as apple slices in the early 2000s. MCDONALD'S REVIVES DECADES-OLD FAVORITE FOR AMERICA 250 AFTER YEARS OF CUSTOMER REQUESTS Between 2003 and 2004, McDonaldland Cookies were discontinued at all U.S. locations. Chocolate chip cookies, however, remained on the menu. McDonald’s has been serving some variation of chocolate chip cookies since the early 1970s, with today's chewy, soft-baked version introduced in 2012. MCDONALD'S BRINGS BACK POPULAR ITEM FOR SHORT TIME AS ONE STATE GETS A TREAT Although McDonaldland Cookies are no longer available in the United States, select McDonald’s locations in Australia still offer them, and certain New Zealand restaurants serve the treat under the name "McHappy Cookies." Fans have also shared on Reddit that a cookie with a flavor and texture similar to the original McDonaldland cookies is available at Aldi supermarkets. AMERICA'S FAVORITE FAST-FOOD CHAIN NAMED: MCDONALD'S WINS HEARTS BUT NOT BEST BURGER, SURVEY SAYS One Reddit user commented: "I am eating the Benton's animal crackers from Aldi right now and they taste exactly like the McDonaldland cookies." McDonaldland Cookies might be gone in the U.S., but the characters have not been totally forgotten. The viral Grimace Shake, a purple-hued milkshake with a vanilla soft serve base and mixed berry flavoring, came out in 2023 as a limited-time treat to celebrate the beloved character’s birthday. Beginning in 2022, McDonald's sporadically released various limited-edition Adult Happy Meals, allowing grownups to enjoy the nostalgia of Happy Meals — which, depending on their age, might have included McDonaldland Cookies. Fox News Digital reached out to McDonald's for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab04e0275342cf4db87e16e One Person Shot During Encounter With ICE in Austin te 2026-09-20T21:20:02.856Z One Person Shot During Encounter With ICE in Austin The shooting in the Texas capital is the latest by federal immigration agents as the Trump administration intensifies its deportation effort. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab04bae75342cf4db87e13d Keenan Allen faces NFL suspension after blood alcohol level nearly triple the legal limit: report te 2026-09-20T21:10:06.932Z Keenan Allen faces NFL suspension after blood alcohol level nearly triple the legal limit: report The NFL could be dishing out a suspension to Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen after he was charged this week with two misdemeanors stemming from his arrest on charges of drunk driving before the start of the season. Allen is facing preliminary charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI) as well as OVWI endangering a person, which are both misdemeanors in Indiana. However, Allen had a blood alcohol level of .224 when he was arrested, which is almost triple the legal limit of .08, per Yahoo Sports. The high BAC is a higher Class A misdemeanor in Indiana. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Allen’s arrest violates the NFL’s substance-abuse policy, and a minimum three-game suspension follows the violation per the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. If the player is more intoxicated, a longer suspension could be in play. It was reported the NFL would be waiting on Allen’s legal proceedings before issuing a suspension. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! With an attorney conference expected on Oct. 26, Allen’s suspension could be coming mid-season for Indianapolis. As a result, Allen is available to play for the Colts in their Week 2 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on "Sunday Night Football." The 34-year-old receiver also played last week, hauling in six of Daniel Jones’ passes for 32 yards in the 41-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Allen is in his 14th NFL season, his first with the Colts after signing a one-year deal with the team this off-season. His stardom came with the Los Angeles Chargers, whom he spent 12 seasons with, including a reunion this past year. Allen caught 81 passes in his Chargers return last season for 77 yards and four touchdowns. The year prior, Allen was away from the West Coast for the first time, playing with the Chicago Bears during the 2024 campaign. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0495b75342cf4db87e0b9 ICE shooting rocks Austin as Democrat demands bodycam video, independent probe te 2026-09-20T21:00:11.541Z ICE shooting rocks Austin as Democrat demands bodycam video, independent probe A Democratic congressman is demanding answers after claiming an ICE officer shot someone during a Sunday morning operation in Austin, Texas. Austin city leaders will address what the city described as an "Immigration and Customs Enforcement shooting" during a 4 p.m. news conference Sunday at Austin City Hall. Mayor Kirk Watson, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis and Austin-Travis County EMS Chief Robert Luckritz are scheduled to speak about the incident. The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed to FOX 7 Austin that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was handling an investigation in the 7000 block of West Anderson Lane but did not say whether anyone was shot or injured. "ICE investigation confirmed in the 7000 block of West Anderson, ICE is handling investigation," a DPS public information officer told the outlet. 'SQUAD' MEMBER CALLS DHS 'GREATEST THREAT TO OUR SAFETY' AFTER ICE-INVOLVED SHOOTING Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, claimed in a post on X that "ICE has shot a person in Austin this morning" and called for a full, independent investigation and the immediate release of body-camera footage. "Over and over, ICE has shot people and then lied about what happened," Casar wrote. "We will demand truth, transparency and accountability." ICE AGENTS IN FATAL HOUSTON SHOOTING WERE NOT WEARING BODY CAMERAS, SOURCES SAY Authorities have not released details of the shooting. The Austin investigation comes amid heightened tensions over federal immigration enforcement operations across the country. ANTI-ICE PROTESTERS CLASH WITH AGENTS OUTSIDE NEW JERSEY DETENTION CENTER AS GOV SHERRILL DENIED ENTRY Clashes erupted outside New Jersey's Delaney Hall immigration detention center in May after protesters defied a state police order to move to a designated demonstration area. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka later criticized the tactics used by state troopers sent to secure the facility, which had become the focus of frequent demonstrations. Federal immigration operations also drew national scrutiny in Minnesota following the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Good was killed by an ICE agent in early January after authorities said she tried to use her vehicle to run over federal officers, while Pretti was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent on Jan. 24 as he recorded federal officers. Fox News Digital reached out to ICE, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Austin Police Department for additional information and comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0495a75342cf4db87e0b0 Massage clients report bizarre flu-like reaction after popular spa treatment te 2026-09-20T21:00:10.291Z Massage clients report bizarre flu-like reaction after popular spa treatment A popular wellness treatment is allegedly leaving some people with unexpected symptoms, including aches, fatigue and headaches. Social media users have described feeling under the weather after getting a massage, with some saying they feel as though they are coming down with an illness. The reaction is sometimes referred to online as "massage flu," though health experts say it is not an actual medical diagnosis. DO RED LIGHT THERAPY AND COLD PLUNGES REALLY WORK? A DOCTOR REVEALS THE TRUTH "This phenomenon is something I have definitely heard of and had patients tell me," W. Zach Smith, a Seattle-based physical therapist and co-founder of HIDEF Physical Therapy, told Fox News Digital. "The idea of this has been around a long time but usually described as fatigue and soreness," Smith said. "The flu part of the name I have heard more recently." Soreness can happen when a lot of pressure is applied to the muscles for a long period of time, especially if someone is not used to getting massages, Smith added. "Any time you go in and apply a lot of pressure to a muscle for a long period of time, it can essentially bruise the tissue," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES The body may also have a mild inflammatory response after a massage, which can contribute to soreness, Smith said. Drew Voelsch, a chiropractor at Forza Chiropractic in Illinois, said he has also heard patients refer to the reaction as "massage flu" or an "adjustment hangover." "The symptoms are real," Voelsch told Fox News Digital, pointing to soreness, fatigue and mild headaches that may last 24 to 48 hours. "The label is social media." A massage around the neck, scalp or jaw can also trigger headaches because those areas can be involved in tension headaches, according to Smith. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Both experts pushed back on the idea that these symptoms are caused by a massage "releasing toxins" from the body, a claim that has circulated in social media comments. "This is a myth," Smith said. "There is no basis or science behind this." Voelsch agreed, noting that the liver and kidneys handle the body's waste-removal processes. To help reduce discomfort, Smith recommended asking for less pressure or a shorter massage and gradually working up to deeper or longer sessions. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Voelsch also suggested drinking water, eating something light beforehand and moving gently afterward. Mild soreness is typically not a cause for concern, but Smith said new or persistent pain may be a reason to contact a doctor. "If you are having a new, unexplained pain that is persistent, that would be a good time to call your doctor," he said. Voelsch recommended seeking medical advice if symptoms last longer than about 72 hours or include fever, sharp or radiating pain, numbness or tingling, spreading swelling or bruising, or faintness. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0495575342cf4db87e09e AZ Supreme Court strengthens legal recourse for those seeking public records te 2026-09-20T21:00:05.628Z AZ Supreme Court strengthens legal recourse for those seeking public records PHOENIX — Government entities can be held liable if they destroy records they know have been requested, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled. In a wide-ranging decision, the state’s high court also gave new rights to those whose record requests have been met with administrative delays and denials, including, in some cases, getting their legal fees paid. And, possibly most important, the justices concluded that trial judges should give no deference to a public agency’s determination that a particular document is not subject to disclosure. Instead, Justice Clint Bolick, writing for the unanimous court, said it is up to judges to make their own determinations if any of the exceptions to the state’s Public Records Law apply. And he said judges can do that by conducting a private “in camera” inspection in chambers of the documents before reaching a decision. But the high court also dealt a blow of sorts to some who pursue public records. The justices said Arizona law allows those who prevail to get their legal fees paid only if they actually file suit — even if they actually have had to hire an attorney to convince the agency to surrender the documents. It’s only when a case goes to court that the agency can be forced to pay the challenger’s costs. Bolick conceded that may not be fair — or even within the spirit of the public records law and its presumption in favor of disclosure. “Public entities lack a financial incentive to fully and promptly comply with public records requests about the threat of attorney fees for incorrectly denying the request,” he wrote. “Members of the public who cannot afford to file a lawsuit may be denied their right to inspect public records,” Bolick continued. “But these concerns are for the Legislature to address, not the court.” Friday’s ruling is a partial victory for Matthew Abraham, who was rejected for certain program positions at the University of Arizona. It sends the case back to a trial judge who denied his access to some documents to take another look — using the guidelines the justices outlined — to determine if they are public. Abraham had questioned whether the university was complying with Proposition 107, a 2010 voter-approved amendment to the Arizona Constitution which prohibits the state from granting preferential treatment or discriminating against any individual or the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin in public employment, education or contracting. That measure also covers the state university system. That led to his filing a series of public records requests related to hiring and appointment practices, as well as documents related to the search and selection process. Friday’s ruling concludes that the decision of the university to destroy an audio recording amounted to an illegal denial of records. The justices also opened the door for Abraham to collect his legal fees, not only for the records that were denied after he eventually filed suit but also for those that were withheld before he went to court. But the ruling sends the entire case back to the trial court to determine — independent of any claim by the university — whether the records he sought are, in fact, public. And all that will determine if Abraham “substantially prevailed” in his litigation and is entitled to have the university pay all of his costs. It also still leaves unresolved Abraham’s separate claims against the university about whether he was improperly denied promotions and, ultimately, the legality of his firing in April. A hearing is set for Nov. 20 in Pima County Superior Court. All that, however, is only tangential to Friday’s ruling about the records Abraham sought. According to the court, the university produced some records in full, some with partial redactions. But some were withheld outright, claiming concerns of confidentiality, privacy or “the best interests of the state.” That last category is a catch-all that agencies can use by claiming there would be specific, material harm that outweighs the public’s right to know. But it is not absolute, with the burden on the state agency to show what harm might result. That ultimately results in judges having to do a balancing test after hearing arguments and personally reviewing the withheld materials. In this case, the university also denied Abraham’s request for the audio recording of an Oct. 19, 2019 meeting of the Committee of Eleven, an independent and elected body composed of faculty members to research and advise on university issues. Instead, the university indicated it would use the recording for “transcription purposes only” to create minutes of the meeting and that it would be “deleted shortly after.” It also offered to let Abraham listen to the recording, but without obtaining a copy, an offer he rejected. Bolick, writing Friday’s decision, said courts have to be bound by the fact that, in Arizona, there is a “strong presumption in favor of disclosure.” “The obligation of the public body is to promptly furnish public records that are eligible for production,” he wrote. And all that, he said, goes to why judges can’t simply accept the claims by a government entity that a record is not subject to disclosure. “A standard of review that defers to agency determinations, especially over whether a nondisclosure or redaction serves the best interests of the state would defeat the strong presumption of transparency and public access embodied in our public records statutes,” Bolick wrote. And that, he said, requires a judge to do what was not done in this case: review the actual records in making a decision of whether they are public. Bolick also specifically rejected the argument by the university that Abraham wasn’t denied a copy of the audio recording because it no longer existed. “Post-request destruction of a document is the ultimate denial,” Bolick said, noting that Abraham had requested the recording, was told he could only listen to it, and, when that was rejected, the university destroyed it “ostensibly pursuant to its retention policy.” “The destruction of the recording seems an obvious violation of statutes,” Bolick wrote. He said once Abraham requested it the university “had an obligation to maintain it.” And the justice sniffed at the excuse that the school destroyed the tape in accordance with its own rules on how long certain materials must be kept. “An agency’s retention policy must yield to the statute,” Bolick said. The post AZ Supreme Court strengthens legal recourse for those seeking public records first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab044a775342cf4db87e00b Trump, Iranian president converge on NYC for ‘dramatic’ UN showdown as Tehran faces tight restrictions te 2026-09-20T20:40:07.108Z Trump, Iranian president converge on NYC for ‘dramatic’ UN showdown as Tehran faces tight restrictions President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are set to converge on New York City for the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) this week, setting up what former White House officials describe as a "dramatic" diplomatic moment, with Tehran’s delegation effectively "captive" under U.S. restrictions amid heightened Middle East tensions. Pezeshkian, for one, is scheduled to address the assembly on Wednesday, Reuters and Iran's semi-official news agency, Mehr, reported Sunday, with Trump at the rostrum on Tuesday. "The choreography here is going to make for a fairly dramatic moment," Theo Wold, former acting assistant attorney general and White House domestic policy adviser, told Fox News Digital. PUTIN, XI AND IRAN'S PEZESHKIAN DESCEND ON INDIA FOR HIGH-STAKES BRICS SUMMIT AMID ESCALATING GLOBAL TENSIONS "For the Iranians, the limitation is going to be that there's going to be less access to the international press and less ability for them to essentially poke the Trump administration in the eye," Wold added before noting that it is "pretty sensible to allow them to participate in the international forum and to discuss whatever issues they think are pertinent to their regime and then tell them to go home." The high-profile gathering also comes as Trump weighs renewed strikes on Iran amid the almost seven-month war. Tehran, meanwhile, has set seven conditions for talks with Washington, according to Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei. Iran also warned on Sunday against any big new attack by the United States and its allies, saying it had information such a move was being prepared, Reuters reported. While the U.S. approved visas for Iran’s delegation earlier this week, including Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the State Department has placed strict limits on Iranian movements while in Manhattan. As the host country under a 1947 U.N. agreement, the United States generally must facilitate the entry and transit of foreign representatives traveling to U.N. headquarters, including officials from adversarial nations. "While ordinary Iranians endure brutal repression, water and electricity shortages, and soaring inflation, the regime's officials want to go on shopping sprees in New York. Not on our watch," U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said on X. UN WATCHDOG SLAMS POTENTIAL ELECTION OF IRAN TO PANEL WITH HUMAN RIGHTS SWAY: 'LUNATICS RUNNING THE ASYLUM' For Washington, Wold said the U.S. is not obligated to give them unrestricted access beyond diplomatic responsibilities. "Here, the delegation will be restricted to their accommodation in New York City and the U.N. headquarters there in Manhattan," Wold clarified. He characterized the move by Washington as a way of telling the delegation it could participate in official discussions but not "go and buy a bunch of microwaves or a small car at Costco or a dealership in the greater New York area." "Some of the restrictions fully recognize that when Iran comes to New York for UNGA, really it's about them lining their pockets and going on shopping sprees to get household appliances and Rolex watches," Wold said. "They're not going to be going on shopping sprees. They're certainly not going to be hitting up Michelin-starred restaurants in greater Manhattan. "They also go to Sam’s Club and Walmart and Costco. And that was one of the specific prohibitions issued by the State Department this week: to contact those big-box retailers that require a basic membership and say, ‘You’re not to transact or do any business with Iranians when they arrive, and you’re to notify us when they do.’" KUSHNER TOUTS UNPRECEDENTED IRAN CONTACTS AS TEHRAN DENIES TRUMP BACKCHANNEL Despite the restrictions, Wold said UNGA gives Washington the opportunity it has "wanted for quite some time to have a large enough audience, and a sort of captive Iranian delegation" to make some of the essential points for why the administration pursued the actions it did against the Iranian regime. Iranian state media also reported Sept. 19 that Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said New York held "absolutely no charm" for the Iranian delegation. Baghaei, Mehr News Agency reported, went on to accuse the U.S. of using every tool to block the delegation’s participation, asserting that Iran’s attendance is a legal right rather than a favor. Wold went on to criticize the U.N. for hosting state representatives hostile to American interests while raising security concerns. "It's going to be one of those things that's fairly perplexing to most Americans," Wold said. "How is it that the representatives of what we have long identified as a hostile regime, but now one that we're actually engaged in combat operations against, one that has killed American service members. "Why is it that their diplomats get to come to the United Nations and exchange niceties with other kleptocrats or some of their other allies on the international scene." TWO US SERVICE MEMBERS KILLED IN IRANIAN STRIKES ON JORDAN, CENTCOM SAYS Wold also added that the United Nations wants to "lecture us about international climate change or the need to trans children, but the other is happy to sort of serve as a forum for obvious violators of human rights and obvious regimes that are contrary to any number of internationally agreed-upon protocols." Amid the hostility between Washington and Tehran, Wold said the gathering could also provide an opening for diplomacy. Trump is also slated to hold bilateral and sideline meetings with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to discuss regional security and the Strait of Hormuz. "There's the hope that there'll be an opportunity for real discussion," Wold said of UNGA. "Everyone's hope, especially from State Department leadership, is that there'll be an opportunity to have a fulsome, sort of meaningful discussion with the Iranians, freed from some of the theatrics the Iranians have engaged in. "There's a hope that there'll be an opportunity for closed-door private discussions between the United States and Iranians and really try to hammer out some kind of agreement about what a cessation of hostilities will look like." Wold expressed confidence in Washington’s posture heading into the summit. "The president is best equipped for these moments. This is really where he sort of shines as a natural leader," he said. "He's not one to bend or to break. It's a precarious time for President Trump, but I have no doubt at all that he'll rise to the moment." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0425175342cf4db87dfbc Massachusetts' plan to offer postpartum screening home visits sparks online debate te 2026-09-20T20:30:09.377Z Massachusetts' plan to offer postpartum screening home visits sparks online debate Massachusetts is expanding a taxpayer-funded program that sends nurses into the homes of new parents after childbirth, fueling debate over the government's role in family health care. Gov. Maura Healey recently announced plans to invest $2 million to expand the state's Welcome Family program, which offers voluntary home visits from registered nurses after the birth of a child. Healey also proposed an additional $250,000 to strengthen the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program for Moms, which provides mental health support to providers caring for pregnant and postpartum patients. "Everybody in the state, when you have a baby, you're going to have a home visit within days, weeks and that will be an opportunity for a healthcare provider to make an assessment to see if you need some additional support and resources," Healey said during an interview last week on Boston Public Radio. CLANCY HOLDOUT JUROR TAPS FORMER TRUMP LAWYER TO FIGHT BACK AS HE'S 'DRAGGED THROUGH THE MUD': ATTORNEY Healey also said the state is investing in training healthcare providers to better identify the signs of postpartum mental health conditions. The announcement comes amid heightened public attention to postpartum mental health in Massachusetts during the high-profile trial of Lindsay Clancy, the former labor and delivery nurse accused of killing her three young children in January 2023. In a case ultimately declared a mistrial because of a deadlocked jury, Clancy's defense argued she was suffering from severe postpartum mental illness. The case has reignited debate over how postpartum mental health conditions are identified and treated. LINDSAY CLANCY'S FAMILY WAS 'VERY CONCERNED' ABOUT HER MENTAL HEALTH IN THE MONTHS BEFORE SHE KILLED HER KIDS State officials say the program is intended to improve maternal health outcomes by connecting families with additional support. The announcement also sparked debate on social media, where some users questioned whether the program represented an appropriate role for government. "Doctors and pediatricians are more than capable to conduct appropriate screenings for their patients. Say no to home visits," one user wrote on X, while another called the program "creepy" and "massive government overreach." Not everyone opposed the proposal outright. "More overreach. However, if it's an offer, and not a mandate, it could be a good thing for some young families and single moms," comedian Bob Phillips wrote on X. The reaction reflects a broader national debate over how states should balance maternal mental health, taxpayer costs, individual privacy and the role government should play in supporting new families. Fox News Digital reached out to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Healey's office for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0424b75342cf4db87df93 World model companies are keeping a lot of secrets te 2026-09-20T20:30:03.210Z World model companies are keeping a lot of secrets Everyone in the world-models space is sitting on a pile of cash and a ton of buzz, but good luck getting anyone — from the founders to their own data suppliers — to tell you what they're actually building. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab03ff775342cf4db87df59 Bears quarterback Caleb Williams carted off at Soldier Field with apparent hamstring injury te 2026-09-20T20:20:07.974Z Bears quarterback Caleb Williams carted off at Soldier Field with apparent hamstring injury The Chicago Bears are holding their breath because Caleb Williams is injured and had to be helped off the field by two trainers who held him up as he limped. After he reached the sideline, Williams was taken to the team's medical tent and then he was carted to the Bears' locker room for further medical assistance. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Williams grabbed at his right hamstring as he was trying to escape a tackle from Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel. He writhed in pain on the field until help arrived. The Bears have not yet officially said the injury is a hamstring. It is obvious, however, Williams will not return to the game against the Vikings. When he left the field, Williams implored the home crowd at Soldier Field and gave them a thumbs up. The concern, even if the injury is a hamstring, is whether it is merely strained or torn. If it is torn, the injury could take between 3-6 months depending on the severity of the tear. A less severe hamstring injury could be a 1-to-3 week recovery time. Backup Tyson Bagent took over at quarterback for the Bears after Williams departed. This is a breaking story and will be updated when more information is available. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab03ff775342cf4db87df50 Mom gives birth in KFC parking lot and gives newborn fitting fast-food nickname te 2026-09-20T20:20:07.233Z Mom gives birth in KFC parking lot and gives newborn fitting fast-food nickname A mother had a unique labor and delivery experience on Aug. 29, giving birth to her baby boy in the parking lot of a KFC restaurant in Bromsgrove, a town in Worcestershire, England. Katie Murphy, 33, and her partner Stephen Kirby, 32, welcomed their son Cody into the world under untraditional circumstances, prompting them to give him a nickname inspired by KFC’s famous founder, Colonel Sanders, news agency SWNS reported. The couple, who also has a 4-year-old daughter, had gone to the hospital that morning thinking Katie was going into labor, but they went home around 4 p.m. after being told it was still too early to deliver the baby. THE KFC MENU ITEM COLONEL SANDERS HATED BECAME ONE OF THE CHAIN'S BIGGEST STAPLES However, Katie’s contractions persisted for hours, and at about 9 p.m., the couple decided to return to the hospital. About halfway through the roughly 30-minute drive, "Katie said she could feel something and knew the baby was coming," Stephen recalled. While on the phone with emergency services, Stephen spotted a KFC restaurant that he and Katie go to often, and he pulled into the parking lot. UNITED FLIGHT ATTENDANT MAKES QUICK SAVE, CATCHING BABY THAT WAS ABOUT TO FALL FROM 'EXHAUSTED' MOM'S LAP Before the ambulance arrived, baby Cody made his entrance into the world. Stephen ran around to the front seat where Katie was sitting and opened the door just in time to catch the couple’s newborn son, who emerged at 9:35 p.m., SWNS said. "It all happened so fast. Thankfully, the ambulance was with us about five minutes later and took us to hospital," Katie said. She also noted that Cody is perfectly healthy and happy, "despite his abrupt entrance into the world in his dad’s car." Cody’s memorable arrival earned him a KFC-inspired nickname: Colonel Cody. WHY KFC STOPPED CALLING ITSELF KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN — AND THE MYTHS THAT STILL WON'T DIE "It was decided that we have to take him to KFC for his first birthday and get him his first weekend job there," Katie said. A KFC spokesperson commented: "We're honored to have been the place of Cody's birth and are sending bucket loads of love to the whole family, along with some KFC merch and vouchers to help them celebrate." "We can't wait to welcome them back for a meal to mark the occasion," the spokesperson added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab03ff675342cf4db87df47 Dakota Johnson hopes to start a family after career kept her 'gone for 20 years' te 2026-09-20T20:20:06.456Z Dakota Johnson hopes to start a family after career kept her 'gone for 20 years' Dakota Johnson thought her life would look a lot different than it does now. During a recent interview with Vogue, the 36-year-old actress spoke about her career and whether she sees herself starting a family, telling the outlet it's something she really wants for herself. "I really do. I d but for whatever reason, that’s the plan of the universe," she said. "So I would love that. I hope that that happens for me. I’ve always felt, especially the last few years, that there is a soul that wants to come through. And I hope that I’m lucky enough to be able to do that." She went on to say that it can sometimes be hard to be around her friends and co-stars who have children or are starting their families when "things turned out differently than I thought," but says she is still "hopeful for that." LADY GAGA AND FIANCÉ MICHAEL POLANSKY WELCOME THEIR FIRST CHILD TOGETHER: REPORT Johnson made a name for herself starring throughout the 2010s, starring in films including "The Social Network" and "21 Jump Street," before landing the role of Anastasia Steele in "Fifty Shades of Grey," which became her breakout role. She continued building her resume, starring in films such as "Peanut Butter Falcon," "Madame Web" and "The Materialists," but it looks like she plans on slowing down soon. "I’ve worked back-to-back for so long that now I have this deep calling to shift my perspective a bit and maybe have a bit more of a real life," she said. "I’ve been gone for, like, 20 years. The people in my life are so used to me leaving for months at a time." Her main goal is to live her life authentically, noting, "I want to unfold and unfold and really lovingly embrace this life." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Johnson is gearing up for the premiere of her latest movie, "Verity," a psychological thriller based on the novel by Colleen Hoover, which also stars Josh Hartnett and Anne Hathaway. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The "Splitsville" actress plays Lowen Ashleigh in the film, a ghostwriter who is hired to finish writing a book series written by Verity Crawford after she suffers an injury, but soon finds things aren't exactly as they seem. "Michael Showalter, the director, would give me direction that was so extremely camp, and that’s not really me as an artist," Johnson said about the role. "But it was so fun, and our references and guidelines were all these erotic thrillers that people are like, Okay, this is ridiculous, but I’m enjoying myself." Johnson is no stranger to the demands of Hollywood, as she comes from a family of acting royalty. Her mother is Academy Award-nominated actress, Melanie Griffith, and her father is "Miami Vice" star, Don Johnson. Her maternal grandmother is also actress Tippi Hedren. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab03da275342cf4db87def5 Xi prepares China ‘for battle’ as expert warns of grave danger facing US ahead of DC summit te 2026-09-20T20:10:10.072Z Xi prepares China ‘for battle’ as expert warns of grave danger facing US ahead of DC summit As President Donald Trump touts a productive relationship with China ahead of his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, an expert is warning that the U.S. is in a "very dangerous period" in its relations with the communist nation, claiming that Xi is preparing for war. Trump and Xi are set to meet on Thursday in Washington, D.C., just four months after the leader’s last meeting in May, with artificial intelligence and trade expected to be at the forefront of the conversation. Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang claimed that, despite the leaders trumpeting a positive relationship, Xi is mulling a war against the United States and organizing troops "for battle." TRUMP SAYS CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING WILL VISIT US ON SEPT 24 "Xi Jinping keeps on talking about going to war against us… and also he's preparing China's society, civilian and military, for battle. And we think we're at peace," Chang said Sunday on "Fox News Live." "So, this is a very dangerous period for us." Chang’s remarks come amid reports that China aided Iran in attacks that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan earlier this summer. TRUMP SAYS CHINA 'SPIES' ON US AFTER REPORT TIES CHINESE IMAGERY TO IRAN STRIKE Iran reportedly received satellite images of an airbase in Jordan from Chinese entities before carrying out the attack, according to the Wall Street Journal. Chang decried China for providing "targeting data" to Iran that resulted in the deaths of U.S. servicemembers, saying Trump must "absolutely" get tougher on China and arguing that decades of open dialogue with the Chinese have only made things worse for the United States. EXPERT WARNS CHINA ALREADY WAGING ‘UNRESTRICTED WARFARE’ AGAINST US THROUGH FENTANYL, ESPIONAGE AND SABOTAGE "Whatever one thinks of the strategic discussions the United States has with China, there's this moral dimension that China is deliberately killing Americans," he said. Experts expect this week’s summit with Trump and Xi to be vastly different from their May meeting, as since then, conflict in the Middle East has escalated and the AI race has intensified. CHINA EXPERT WARNS BEIJING WANTS AMERICANS – NOT THE CCP – TO SPREAD ITS MESSAGE Chang believes Trump will not get any better of a reception about AI than former President Joe Biden did during his meeting with Xi in 2023, adding that the Chinese leader is not positioned to compromise. "Xi Jinping is facing a turbulent Communist Party at home, which means that he can't compromise. Also, he's arrogant. He incorrectly believes that China's on the way up and the United States is on the way down and we're in terminal decline," Chang explained. "He's not very much inclined in any event to compromise with the United States," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab03d9d75342cf4db87dee1 Data center tax breaks lose favor in state capitals te 2026-09-20T20:10:05.034Z Data center tax breaks lose favor in state capitals The push to reconsider tax incentives for data centers is spreading to more states with no signs of letting up. Lawmakers in at least six states are either considering bills... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Data center tax breaks lose favor in state capitals first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab03b4475342cf4db87de8f In Maine, Swing Voters May Hold Key to Victory te 2026-09-20T20:00:04.629Z In Maine, Swing Voters May Hold Key to Victory Independent voters in Maine could decide the future of the Senate. We spoke with the voters in the swing county of Kennebec, which is critical to the election and possibly the control of Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab038ef75342cf4db87de56 Cops flush homecoming prank plans after seizing 650 toilet paper rolls in ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ te 2026-09-20T19:50:07.833Z Cops flush homecoming prank plans after seizing 650 toilet paper rolls in ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ After warning students not to let homecoming pranks cross the line, an Illinois police department found itself staring down one very unusual haul. Plainfield police intercepted a massive toilet paper stash allegedly headed for neighborhood homes after reports of masked groups targeting the area near Plainfield North High School. "And yes… 650 rolls. We counted," police said. Police displayed the haul under an "Operation Clean Sweep" banner and jokingly gave it an estimated "street value" of $1,708.66 after two nights of escalating complaints from the surrounding community. TRENDING 'SENIOR ASSASSIN' GAME DRAWS STARK WARNINGS FROM POLICE NATIONWIDE: 'DANGEROUS MISUNDERSTANDINGS' "Homecoming is not a free pass to damage someone else's property or disrupt their quality of life," the department wrote on Facebook. FLORIDA POLICE DEPARTMENT GOES VIRAL WITH GENIUS STRATEGY TO CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY Officers received double-digit calls for service involving teens on both Monday and Tuesday during a two-hour period beginning shortly after 7 p.m. in the area surrounding the high school, according to police. Residents reported that homes and vehicles had been targeted with toilet paper, eggs, ketchup, detergent pods and other items. Police said groups of 20 to 25 people wearing hoodies and ski masks would "pull up" in several vehicles at the same time and "cause chaos." STUDENT CHARGED, WEAPON RECOVERED AFTER 3 TEENS TARGETED IN INCIDENT LINKED TO HIGH SCHOOL TRADITION: POLICE The targets were not limited to friends or classmates. Some of the homes belonged to families with small children or residents with no children at all, police said. "At this point, we are seeing property damage and significant cleanup, and residents are understandably frustrated," the department wrote. COPS HALT PLANNED 'TEEN TAKEOVER' AS OFFICIALS BRACE FOR A SUMMER SURGE IN CHAOS AND ARRESTS: POLICE CHIEF The department also made clear that the homecoming calls were pulling police attention from more serious incidents. Officers assisted firefighters at a structure fire, helped Illinois State Police, made a DUI arrest and responded to crashes, intoxicated people, violations of protection orders and a family experiencing a mental health crisis, according to the post. "In short, we DO have better things to do," police wrote. "So PLEASE, be respectful of your community and let us!" The department did not say where officers found the toilet paper, whether any arrests were made or whether charges had been filed in connection with the reported damage. CITIES BRACE FOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND TEEN TAKEOVERS PUTTING BYSTANDERS AT DEADLY RISK, FORMER PROSECUTOR WARNS Police had laid out a "zero-tolerance approach" ahead of homecoming week, warning that pranks involving trespassing, property damage or dangerous behavior could bring criminal charges. "‘It was just a prank’ doesn’t erase the consequences," police warned in the earlier post. THREE SCHOOL SAFETY STEPS EVERY PARENT SHOULD KNOW BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN The department said it was not trying to stamp out school spirit and urged parents to speak with their children before the festivities began. "Have fun. Make memories. BUT DO IT WITH RESPECT." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0369275342cf4db87ddd2 Elon Musk’s latest Boring Company pitch involves a Hyperloop between Austin and San Antonio te 2026-09-20T19:40:02.077Z Elon Musk’s latest Boring Company pitch involves a Hyperloop between Austin and San Antonio Many of The Boring Company's announced project have not materialized. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0344175342cf4db87ddaa Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase scores jaw-dropping first touchdown of the season after lackluster Week 1 start te 2026-09-20T19:30:09.195Z Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase scores jaw-dropping first touchdown of the season after lackluster Week 1 start It was a quiet week for Cincinnati Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase in the team’s home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But Chase never stays quiet for long in the NFL, and he proved it with his first touchdown grab of the season against the Houston Texans, that you must see to believe. In classic Chase fashion, it was jaw-dropping. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Both defenses started this game at NRG Stadium with stellar play. In turn, neither team found their way onto the scoreboard in the first quarter. However, the Bengals’ defense came through with a big shift of momentum, as Dexter Lawrence burst through the offensive line and tackled Texans running back David Montgomery to turn the ball over on downs as Houston couldn’t find the line to gain. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Quarterback Joe Burrow and the Bengals used that momentum to go 81 yards downfield for the first score of the game, and it was all thanks to Chase’s outstanding hands. On first-and-10 from Houston’s 32-yard line, Burrow decided to take a shot to his favorite target, who he saw with single-man coverage. It was a true jump ball scenario for Chase, he was hugging the sideline, and it looked like he might run out of room. But somehow, Chase contorted his body, located the ball, snagged it out of the air, and kept both feet in the end zone for one of the best touchdown grabs of the season thus far. Chase was nonchalant with his touchdown celebration, but his Bengals teammates were in awe as they rushed over to him to celebrate. Last week, despite the Bengals’ winning efforts, Chase was held to just two catches for 12 yards. Meanwhile, players like tight end Mike Gesicki (five catches, 78 yards, one touchdown) and running back Chase Brown (56 rushing yards, 22 receiving yards, one touchdown) opened the season on a strong note. However, that’s how the NFL goes sometimes, even if players are superstars and key weapons for their teams. It is only a matter of time before Burrow gets Chase involved more, and it’s plays like this that prove why the star receiver is invaluable to the Bengals’ success. There is still work to go for the Bengals, though, as it was just 7-3 at halftime against a Texans team looking to rectify their 36-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills at home in Week 1. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab031ea75342cf4db87dd65 Ms Rachel calls Gaza journalist ‘friend’ in resurfaced clip after he admits hiding Oct 7 hostage footage te 2026-09-20T19:20:10.280Z Ms Rachel calls Gaza journalist ‘friend’ in resurfaced clip after he admits hiding Oct 7 hostage footage Children's YouTube star Ms. Rachel faced renewed scrutiny on Sunday after a 2025 video of her calling Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza her "friend," resurfaced, days after Azaiza admitted he deliberately withheld footage of Israeli hostages being beaten by a crowd in Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023. The short video appears to show Ms. Rachel, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, introducing Azaiza to her young audience while teaching the letter "M." "Hi, yes, it’s M, for my friend, Motaz. Yay! Bye!" Accurso said. MS RACHEL CONFRONTED ON ACCUSING ISRAEL OF 'GENOCIDE' IN PARK INTERACTION WITH PODCASTER The video was originally shared on Instagram and later removed, according to reporting from July 2025. Azaiza, who amassed millions of social media followers documenting the war in Gaza, appeared briefly in the clip and greeted Ms. Rachel. The video also took on new significance after Azaiza described earlier this month what he witnessed during the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack in an extensive interview with journalist Ahmed al-Biqawi on the Arabic-language "Taqarrab" podcast. Azaiza said he followed a vehicle carrying Israeli captives and filmed as members of a crowd assaulted them. Azaiza said he didn't publish the video, however, as he feared it could put the Palestinians involved at risk. "I saw the vehicle of the Al-Qassam Brigades, and there were Israeli captives there," Azaiza said. "People got out, watched, beat them, hit them, and I followed them and filmed. But I did not publish those videos. Why? Because I did not want to ruin the lives of the people who were filmed." MS RACHEL POSTS SUPPORT FOR HIJAB-WEARING KINDERGARTNERS AFTER TRUMP POST Azaiza said he withheld the footage because he believed Israeli authorities could use it to identify the Palestinians appearing in the videos. "I understood that Israel would use those videos to identify every person who was there and eliminate them," Azaiza said. "I did not want to be responsible, even indirectly, for the deaths of those people in exchange for a few likes and views online." NEW YORK TIMES ISSUES CORRECTION, DELETES LINE QUESTIONING IF ISRAELIS WERE VICTIMS OF OCT 7 TERROR ATTACK Azaiza also criticized Hamas and described the restrictions faced by journalists working inside Gaza. He said photographers learned to lower their cameras when Palestinians criticized Hamas because showing such dissent could lead to retaliation. Despite describing himself as a supporter of armed Palestinian resistance, Azaiza said Hamas' actions had failed to protect Palestinians living in Gaza. "I support armed resistance, but one that brings results, or at least gives me the feeling that my life is valuable in the eyes of the resistance," Azaiza said. "Why should a Palestinian be cheap in the eyes of Palestinians themselves? You are making people hate the resistance with your own hands." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE   Azaiza's profile rose dramatically after the war began. Time named him to its 2024 list of the world's 100 most influential people for his photographs documenting Gaza. Rabbi Yaakov Menken, executive vice president of the Coalition for Jewish Values, told Fox News Digital that Azaiza’s disclosure raised questions about his journalistic judgment and his decision to withhold the footage. "After years spent claiming to share what was happening in Gaza ‘unfiltered,’ Azaiza revealed that he hid footage — not, per journalistic norms, to protect victims from further harm, but because he didn't want Israel to arrest the perpetrators. Innocent civilians had been kidnapped, already sexually abused, and his concern was with the people that beat them and rejoiced at Hamas' crimes. That speaks volumes about his journalism and his moral character," Menken said. Accurso, meanwhile, has become increasingly outspoken about Gaza. Last week, she accused celebrities and other public figures who had remained silent about Palestinian children of applying a racial double standard. "They probably would say something if these kids were White and from a different place," Accurso said. "Please stop being racist and risk something." Elizabeth Barcohana, the California Republican Party’s Jewish engagement chair, told Fox News Digital that she believed Accurso’s Gaza advocacy was spreading misleading information to her large audience. "Ms. Rachel is essentially sanitizing terrorism with false and misleading information to emotionally manipulate her very impressionable following and those around her in her industry," Barcohana said. Fox News Digital reached out to Ms. Rachel for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab02f8f75342cf4db87dd23 Week 3 AP Top 25 poll reflects just how deep the SEC is this season with 10 teams represented te 2026-09-20T19:10:07.596Z Week 3 AP Top 25 poll reflects just how deep the SEC is this season with 10 teams represented Week 3 of the college football season is in the books, and as we head into a monster week of matchups around the sport, we've got a brand-new AP Poll to dive into. Ole Miss getting its revenge on Lane Kiffin and his LSU team in Oxford on Saturday night not only lived up to every expectation imaginable as one of the most highly anticipated games in recent history, but it also resulted in the unbeaten Rebels getting a boost into the Top 5 of the AP Poll. Mississippi State technically took the biggest leap of teams inside the Top 25, going from unranked a week ago to No. 24 after its road win over South Carolina. As for the biggest fall, that belongs to Texas A&M after the Aggies suffered what most would categorize as a shocking home upset against Kentucky. The Top 3 teams remained unchanged from a week ago, with Texas maintaining the top spot as the Longhorns continue to own the most impressive win of the young season after taking down Ohio State in Week 2. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The glaring takeaway from this week's AP Poll is just how well represented the SEC is. Even with their loss on the road at Ole Miss, the LSU Tigers still occupy the No. 10 spot to round out a Top 10 featuring five teams from the Southeastern Conference. With Florida and Mississippi State also joining the Top 25 party, a grand total of 10 SEC teams are represented. The Big Ten, meanwhile, has seven teams ranked inside the Top 25 heading into Week 4. Speaking of Week 4, it featured a loaded docket of must-see games that will surely have quite an impact on College Football Playoff dreams for programs around the country. It's a long list of marquee matchups: No. 14 Tennessee plays host to No. 1 Texas, No. 4 Ole Miss travels to No. 21 Florida, No. 10 LSU hosts No. 23 Texas A&M, No. 24 Mississippi State hosts No. 19 Missouri, No. 17 Iowa travels to No. 18 Michigan, and No. 12 USC plays host to No. 20 Oregon, just to name a handful. While there were quite a number of moving pieces in the Week 3 poll, next week's poll has the makings of being a real doozy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab02f8e75342cf4db87dd1a Fat Bear Week bracket is set: meet the heavyweights, underdogs and defending champ in this year's tournament te 2026-09-20T19:10:06.729Z Fat Bear Week bracket is set: meet the heavyweights, underdogs and defending champ in this year's tournament Forget March Madness. The most important bracket of the year has arrived. Fat Bear Week is back, baby! The annual competition at Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve kicks off Tuesday with 16 brown bears vying for the title of chonkiest champ. This year's bracket features a defending champion, a few rising stars and some heavyweight opening-round matchups. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS Here's how it works: Two bears face off in a single-elimination tournament, and fans vote for the one they believe has done the best job packing on the pounds ahead of winter hibernation. More than 1.7 million votes were cast during last year's competition, which saw Bear 32 — better known as "Chunk" — claim the title. Now, the reigning champ is back for another shot at glory. But he's got some serious competition. Chunk won last year's competition despite suffering a broken jaw in June 2025, likely during a fight with another bear. The injury left him with a distinctive scar and protruding canine tooth, but it apparently didn't slow down his appetite. This summer, Chunk was largely absent from Brooks River during the salmon run before returning in September with a substantial belly. Park officials aren't sure where he spent most of his summer. But wherever he was, he wasn't skipping meals. And he's going to need every pound. His title defense begins Wednesday against Bear 164, Bucky, one of the river's emerging heavyweights. Bucky has grown considerably in recent years, developing the size and confidence to challenge other dominant males for access to the best fishing spots. He's also figured out a pretty clever way to keep himself fed. While other bears compete for the same prime real estate at Brooks Falls, Bucky has learned to position himself near the waterfall's deepest plunge pool, where he can catch salmon jumping through the air, rising from below or falling from above. And at approximately 9 years old, Bucky is still relatively young. Male brown bears typically reach their physical prime between ages 12 and 20, so he could have several more years of growth ahead of him. The rising star gets his shot at the defending champion Wednesday, Sept. 23. One of them will be going home early. Well, metaphorically. They'll both still be in Alaska eating fish. Bear 151, Walker, used to be a relatively easygoing guy who enjoyed playing with other bears. As he's gotten older, though, he's become a little grumpier and a lot more competitive. And the younger bears are giving him plenty of reasons to be grumpy. WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER STAYS ICE-COLD AS MASSIVE BROWN BEAR WALKS RIGHT UP TO HIS CAMERA Bucky and Bear 903, Gully, have been challenging Walker's position in the Brooks River hierarchy. His size and experience have helped him maintain his standing, but the younger competition is catching up. Walker faces Gully in Wednesday's opening round, giving us another veteran-versus-youngster matchup right out of the gate. Check out the rump on this guy, by the way. Bear 610 might not be one of the biggest competitors in this year's field, but she's got a pretty compelling story. When she was first identified in 2015, park officials believed she had separated from her mother earlier than expected. She also had a significant healing wound above her hips, suggesting she'd survived an attack. Now, more than a decade later, she's raising her first known litter of cubs. Despite being a relatively small, first-time mother, 610 has successfully protected and cared for both cubs throughout the summer while building up her own fat reserves ahead of hibernation. This is her first Fat Bear Week appearance, and she'll face Bear 89, Backpack, in Wednesday's opening round. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Of course, Fat Bear Week isn't just about which bear has the biggest belly. The competition celebrates the remarkable transformations these animals undergo as they prepare to survive months of winter hibernation without eating or drinking. The opening round takes place Sept. 22–23, followed by the quarterfinals Sept. 24–25, the Final Fat Four on Sept. 28 and the championship on Sept. 29. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER You can view the complete bracket and cast your votes on the official Fat Bear Week website. Voting is open from noon to 9 p.m. ET on tournament days. Love all things wildlife and outdoors? Follow OutKick OutDoors on Instagram and TikTok! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab02d3e75342cf4db87dc8f Trump to meet with Mamdani in New York amid high-stakes midterm push te 2026-09-20T19:00:14.019Z Trump to meet with Mamdani in New York amid high-stakes midterm push New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet with President Donald Trump at Gracie Mansion on Monday to discuss issues affecting New York City and its residents, the mayor's office confirmed to Fox News. The discussion will take place at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City's mayor. City Hall said it will focus on issues affecting America's largest city. DSA-BACKED CANDIDATES ARE WINNING PRIMARIES AND THEIR VISION FOR AMERICA IS VERY DIFFERENT A time for the meeting has not been announced, and the White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for additional details. Monday's sit-down will mark the third face-to-face meeting between Trump and Mamdani. The two first met in the Oval Office in November 2025, shortly after Mamdani won New York City's mayoral election, and met again at the White House in February. DSA-BACKED CANDIDATES ARE WINNING PRIMARIES AND THEIR VISION FOR AMERICA IS VERY DIFFERENT It also comes as New York City prepares to host world leaders for the United Nations General Assembly and the campaign for November's midterm elections enters its final weeks. Mamdani has become one of the nation's highest-profile progressive mayors as progressive Democrats and Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates have won several high-profile primaries this election cycle, fueling a broader debate over the Democratic Party's direction ahead of the midterms. During their first Oval Office meeting in November, Trump and Mamdani said they had discussed housing, affordability and other issues affecting New Yorkers despite their political differences, and both expressed optimism about working together where they could. Monday's meeting will be their latest opportunity to continue those discussions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab02d3d75342cf4db87dc86 America and China are fighting for the future of AI — chips are the battlefield te 2026-09-20T19:00:13.211Z America and China are fighting for the future of AI — chips are the battlefield When President Donald Trump sits down with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington this week, the agenda will be crowded. Trade. Tariffs. Rare earth minerals. National security. Supply chains. But looming over all of it is a technological competition that could shape the balance of economic and military power for decades: artificial intelligence. And increasingly, the battle isn't simply about who builds the best AI model. TRUMP-XI’S CHINA SUMMIT IS A DEFINING TEST FOR AMERICA IN THE NEW COLD WAR It is about who controls the chips, computing infrastructure and technology ecosystem underneath it. America remains the global leader in advanced AI technology and semiconductor design. But China is pushing aggressively to reduce its dependence on American technology, and Huawei has emerged as one of the most important companies in that effort. That should have Washington's full attention. For years, the United States has used export controls to restrict China's access to advanced semiconductors and semiconductor-manufacturing technology, particularly technologies with potential military applications. Those restrictions had a clear national-security objective: prevent America's most sophisticated technology from strengthening a strategic competitor's military capabilities. But there has also been an unintended consequence worth confronting. China accelerated its effort to build an AI ecosystem that doesn't need America. AI 'DOOMERS' RISK KNEECAPPING US VS CHINA, BUT EX-PENTAGON VET SAYS BOTH EXTREMES MISS THE MARK Huawei expanded its Ascend AI-chip roadmap. Chinese developers adapted software and models to domestic hardware. Chinese companies poured resources into computing systems capable of compensating for some of the performance limitations of individual Chinese chips. And Huawei isn't standing still. The company recently said demand for its AI computing equipment in China is exceeding supply. It is accelerating future generations of its Ascend processors and developing enormous computing systems capable of connecting vast numbers of chips. That means the strategic question facing Washington has changed. AMERICA RUNS ON DATA. IF WE DON’T BUILD THE INFRASTRUCTURE, CHINA WILL The question isn't simply: How do we keep sensitive American technology away from China? It is also: How do we make sure the rest of the world continues choosing American technology instead of China's? Those are related questions, but they aren't identical. If American technology becomes inaccessible across too much of the global market, China has an enormous incentive to develop substitutes. Huawei has an enormous incentive to sell them. And governments and companies around the world have an enormous incentive to build around whatever technology they can reliably obtain. THE AI REVOLUTION COULD BECOME A NATIONAL SECURITY DISASTER IF WE AREN'T CAREFUL Once developers write software for an ecosystem, companies construct computing infrastructure around it and countries invest billions deploying it, switching becomes much harder. That's why this isn't merely a chip-sales competition. It is an ecosystem competition. America wants a world running on American chips, American software, American standards and American innovation. China wants to build an alternative. It wants a world in which Huawei and other Chinese companies provide a technology stack that Beijing controls and America cannot easily influence. President Trump has taken a different approach from the Biden administration. His administration rescinded the Biden-era AI Diffusion Rule while maintaining controls targeting technologies with serious national-security implications. The administration has also allowed certain advanced chips to be considered for sale to approved Chinese customers under licensing requirements and security conditions. The theory is straightforward: protect the technologies most critical to national security without unnecessarily surrendering commercial markets to Chinese competitors. That distinction matters. CHINA IS BUILDING AN AI WAR MACHINE. WASHINGTON MUST WAKE UP BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE Nobody serious is arguing that America should simply hand China unrestricted access to technology that could materially enhance advanced weapons, military AI, surveillance or other sensitive capabilities. National security comes first. But there is a difference between protecting America's crown-jewel technology and adopting restrictions so sweeping that they accelerate China's determination to replace American technology throughout the commercial market. Because Huawei's goal isn't merely to survive American restrictions. Huawei wants to compete. It wants Chinese chips powering Chinese AI. It wants Chinese computing infrastructure supporting Chinese models. And ultimately, Chinese technology companies want customers outside China using their systems. That's why the next phase of this competition will be fought over which chips countries buy, which computing systems they install, which software developers learn and which technology stack becomes the default infrastructure for the AI economy. America has enormous advantages. We have extraordinary semiconductor designers, the world's leading AI companies, deep capital markets, world-class universities, entrepreneurs and an innovation culture China has spent decades trying to replicate. But technological leadership isn't permanent. It has to be defended. And sometimes the greatest threat to American leadership isn't that China suddenly invents something better. It's that America creates policies that make its own technology harder for the world to use while Beijing aggressively offers an alternative. There are already calls for the United States to slow AI development or impose broader restrictions in the name of safety and security. Those arguments deserve serious debate. AI presents real risks. Advanced semiconductor technology has genuine military applications. Export controls can be an important national-security tool. But every restriction also has consequences. The question should be whether a restriction actually improves American security without unnecessarily strengthening China's competing technology ecosystem. Because China isn't pausing. Huawei isn't pausing. And global demand for AI computing certainly isn't pausing. Somebody will provide the chips. Somebody will provide the computing infrastructure. Somebody will provide the software. Somebody will establish the standards. The United States has a direct strategic interest in American companies remaining central to that ecosystem. The previous generation of American leaders watched too much manufacturing capacity and too many strategically important supply chains migrate overseas. We should not repeat that mistake with the infrastructure of artificial intelligence. Semiconductors are no longer merely components inside computers. Compute is strategic power. The nations and companies controlling advanced computing will possess enormous advantages in scientific discovery, medicine, manufacturing, intelligence, cybersecurity and military technology. That is why the Trump-Xi meeting matters far beyond whatever trade agreement or diplomatic communiqué emerges from Washington. The two presidents represent countries competing over something much larger: Who builds the technological infrastructure of the 21st century? The United States should protect its most sensitive technology, its intellectual property and technologies with significant military applications. At the same time, American companies will continue competing for commercial markets around the world. Design the chips here. Build the semiconductor infrastructure here. Develop the software here. Protect the technology that truly must be protected. And keep American technology innovative and competitive enough that countries around the world continue choosing the American ecosystem instead of Huawei's. The AI Cold War is already underway. And the chips are the battlefield. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab02d3675342cf4db87dc59 Is the AI industry really ready to slow down? te 2026-09-20T19:00:06.201Z Is the AI industry really ready to slow down? On Equity, we debated whether Ai executives are serious about wanting to slow down. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0288275342cf4db87dbb8 Vocci’s ring adds a new form factor to meeting note-taking te 2026-09-20T18:40:02.819Z Vocci’s ring adds a new form factor to meeting note-taking Vocci's lightweight ring costs $249, and might pose some privacy questions Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0263075342cf4db87db8f Scary scene as Jayden Reed carted off on spine board during Packers game against the Jets te 2026-09-20T18:30:08.819Z Scary scene as Jayden Reed carted off on spine board during Packers game against the Jets There was a scary scene Sunday early in the Green Bay Packers game against the New York Jets when wide receiver Jayden Reed was carted off the field with an apparent neck injury. Trainers and doctors brought out the cart and put a motionless Reed on a long spine board to protect the player from suffering further damage. The entire Green Bay Packers team looked on as they watched from both the field and the sideline. Reed collapsed to the turf when he was hit by Jets linebacker Demario Davis on the second play of the game. VIKINGS FEAR WORST AS JAMAL ADAMS, FORMER ALL-PRO SAFETY, SUFFERS KNEE INJURY IN PRESEASON GAME: 'NOT GOOD' It was a scary scene because no one at the time knew Reed's status as they watched him carted away. The Packers have ruled Reed out for the remainder of the game with a neck injury. No further updates are currently available as there have been no ensuing press box announcements to the media. 'THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Reed suffered the injury after taking a significant blow to the head on a swing pass from quarterback Jordan Love. Reed has struggled with injuries before. He missed 10 games last season after breaking his collarbone and then also requiring foot surgery. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab023d675342cf4db87db4c 1619 Project founder regrets school choice for her daughter, admits putting ideals ahead of her education te 2026-09-20T18:20:06.979Z 1619 Project founder regrets school choice for her daughter, admits putting ideals ahead of her education New York Times Magazine reporter and creator of the controversial 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, acknowledged Sunday that she regretted aspects of the decision to send her daughter to predominantly Black, high-poverty public schools in Brooklyn, New York, after the now-16-year-old told her she did not receive the education she wanted — a decade after Hannah-Jones described the choice as an effort to challenge school segregation. In a newly released New York Times Magazine essay, Hannah-Jones described revisiting years of emails with her daughter Najya’s teachers and principals and confronting what she called a truth she could no longer suppress. "Now I felt overcome with regret. Najya deserved better," Hannah-Jones said. "They all did. But she was mine. This girl, my only child, looked to me to protect her, to give her what she needed to thrive. And I had not chosen her." Hannah-Jones told Fox News Digital on Sunday that the broader focus should remain on families who lack the resources to pursue better educational options for their children. "I hope people concerned about the choice my husband and I made for our daughter will have equal or more outrage for the thousands of Black children whose parents don’t have the resources to send them to better schools," she said. "As I write in the piece, there is no absolution to be had for any of us." POWERFUL TEACHERS' UNIONS SHARE STRIKING LINK WITH STATES STRUGGLING TO TEACH KIDS TO READ Corey DeAngelis, a research fellow at The Heritage Foundation and longtime school choice advocate, responded to Hannah-Jones' essay in a statement to Fox News Digital, arguing parents should prioritize their children's individual educational needs. "Parents should put their children first. They should not sacrifice them to a failing government school system in the name of ideology," DeAngelis said. "Nikole Hannah-Jones now says she regrets putting her ideals ahead of her daughter’s education. That admission is long overdue." "I welcome Nikole Hannah-Jones to the school choice revolution," he continued. "Maybe she will start to understand that pulling her daughter from the failing school system would have done more to improve those schools — through competition — than the status quo ever did. You don’t fix public schools by locking kids in them without any accountability. You fix them by giving them a reason to change their ways." NEW YORK JOINS FEDERAL SCHOOL CHOICE INITIATIVE DESPITE TRADITIONAL DEMOCRAT OPPOSITION Hannah-Jones said the realization culminated in a conversation with Najya as she was writing the essay. She apologized to her daughter after reviewing problems that had followed her through elementary and middle school. "I feel like you got cheated," Hannah-Jones said. "And I’m sorry for that." Najya responded by telling her mother that she wished her own education had received greater consideration alongside Hannah-Jones' broader concerns about educational inequality. "Sometimes I wish instead of always thinking about other kids, you would have thought about me. I never really got the education I wanted," Najya said. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TOUTS ‘HARD RESET’ FOR AMERICAN SCHOOLS, VOWS TO PUT PARENTS ‘BACK IN CHARGE’ Hannah-Jones’ assessment marked a shift from the position she described in a widely discussed 2016 New York Times Magazine essay, when she explained why she and her husband enrolled Najya at P.S. 307, a Brooklyn school that was then overwhelmingly Black and Latino and served a largely low-income population. Hannah-Jones said at the time she believed middle-class families could help improve segregated schools by enrolling their children and investing in them. "I worried — I worry still — about whether I made the right decision for our little girl. But I knew I made the just one," Hannah-Jones said in 2016. The new essay detailed academic problems that became more apparent as Najya grew older. At Unison, her middle school, Najya earned strong grades and took honors courses, but later said she and her friends realized that they were not being sufficiently challenged.  Hannah-Jones described limited homework, inexperienced teachers and gaps in her daughter's math preparation that became especially apparent after Najya entered a more academically demanding high school. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Unison Principal Emily Paige acknowledged in the essay that some attempts to accommodate students who entered the school academically behind had unintended consequences, including the decision to eliminate homework. "It is important to not, in our pursuit of being antiracist, lower expectations," Paige said. "Because this is what happens, right? It’s racism under the guise of antiracism." DeAngelis told Fox News Digital that Hannah-Jones’ experience should lead her to support policies allowing education funding to follow children to schools selected by their families. "Hannah-Jones can afford better options. Most families cannot," DeAngelis said. "She should fight for the funding to follow the student so more parents have the same educational opportunities she can buy for herself. School choice is an equalizer." The debate comes as school choice remains an active issue in New York. Fox News Digital reported last week that teachers' unions were opposing Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to participate in a federal tax-credit scholarship program designed to help families pay for educational options outside their assigned schools. The New York Times' 1619 Project is a long-form collaboration that seeks to "reframe the country's history" by bringing slavery and racism to the forefront of the national narrative.  While praised by liberals, the project has faced intense scrutiny and pushback from prominent historians who have publicly disputed its factual accuracy, particularly its claims regarding the motivations behind the American Revolution. Despite the criticism, the 1619 Project's theories of American history were later developed into an educational curriculum with the help of the Pulitzer Center. Fox News Digital reached out to New York Public Schools for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0218175342cf4db87db00 DHS chief fires back at Jayapal over claim majority of immigration arrests pose 'no threat' te 2026-09-20T18:10:09.448Z DHS chief fires back at Jayapal over claim majority of immigration arrests pose 'no threat' Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin pushed back on Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s, D-Wash., claim that the "majority of people" arrested by DHS pose "absolutely no threat to public safety." Mullin rejected Jayapal’s characterization on "Saturday in America," saying DHS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) remain committed to targeting high-risk individuals to keep American communities safe and arguing that crimes committed by illegal immigrants have led to tragedy. "If we're going to have national security in this country, we [need to] know everybody that's entered this country. And so, I'm not going to release you back into the public once we know that you entered this country legally," Mullin said. "It's time for you to go home." BORDER CZAR TOM HOMAN FIRES BACK AFTER DEMOCRAT CHRIS MURPHY CLAIMS ICE IS ‘TERRORIZING LITTLE KIDS’ "All the angel families that lost their loved ones at the hands of an illegal is 100% preventable, because that illegal shouldn't be in our country to begin with," the DHS boss added. Jayapal, the ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement and a vocal ICE critic, argued that immigration enforcement under the Trump administration has targeted immigrants without criminal convictions. "For the first time this summer, the majority of people that DHS arrested were people who pose absolutely no threat to public safety, and the number of people with criminal convictions who are arrested by ICE actually decreased — decreased, not increased," Jayapal said during a hearing last week. "That’s because when DHS expends all of its energy to go after parents, longtime friends, neighbors, when [Homeland Security Investigations] agents who are supposed to investigate serious crime and human trafficking are instead being moved to street sweeps and riding along with local police for random traffic stops, we are less safe, not more safe," she added. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S IMMIGRATION PUSH FUELS ICE'S BIGGEST ARREST MONTH IN AGENCY HISTORY DHS SECRETARY BASHES NEW YORK LEADERSHIP AFTER ANNOUNCING THOUSANDS OF ARRESTS IN SWEEPING OPERATION ICE arrested nearly 51,000 illegal immigrants nationwide in August, marking the highest monthly total on record, according to DHS. The department also says ICE has deported more than 2,000 known or suspected terrorists since Trump took office. "When you have a car accident, and you came… into this country legally, and the Democrats want to say, you're not a criminal and you kill somebody. Yes, you were a criminal and now… you ruined somebody else's life, and now you're a murderer at the same time," the DHS chief said. "It's political for them. They want to say this every day," he added. DHS regularly publicizes arrests and deportations involving illegal immigrants convicted of crimes including murder, child pornography, sexual assault and drug trafficking. "When you decide you're going to break our immigration policies, and you're going to cut the line, you're going to step across our southern border, you're going to step across our northern border. You're still a criminal. We’re still gonna arrest you," the DHS chief said. Fox News Digital reached out to Jayapal’s office for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0218075342cf4db87daf7 Kevin Costner sparks romance rumors after grocery run with lifestyle coach te 2026-09-20T18:10:08.520Z Kevin Costner sparks romance rumors after grocery run with lifestyle coach Kevin Costner sparked romance rumors when he was spotted out shopping recently. The 71-year-old "Yellowstone" star was photographed shopping at a local Albertsons in Santa Barbara, California, with a woman the Daily Mail identified as 40-year-old lifestyle coach Jennifer Milburn. The pair were photographed smiling as they walked down the aisles of the grocery store and through the parking lot together, taking turns pushing the shopping cart around. Costner kept it casual in a pair of white jeans and a white collared shirt, which he paired with flip-flops and black sunglasses. SCOTT EASTWOOD SAYS HIS FATHER SENT KEVIN COSTNER HOME FROM SET WHILE FILMING 'A PERFECT WORLD' Milburn opted for a pair of cutoff denim shorts and a long-sleeve white button-up shirt, which she paired with brown sandals and sunglasses. She wore her long blonde hair in a ponytail. Fox News Digital has reached out to a representative for Costner for comment. Before stepping out with Milburn, Costner sparked romance rumors with country singer Jewel in December 2023, when photos obtained by TMZ showed her speaking into a microphone and appearing to sit on Costner’s lap, with his arms around her waist. The "Horizon: An American Saga" star cleared up the rumors during an appearance on "The Howard Stern Show" in June 2024, explaining the photos were taken on Richard Branson's private island, Necker Island, and that he didn't know she was going to be there until he got on the plane. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "No, Jewel and I are friends. We've never gone out ever. She's special, and I don't want, I don't want these rumors to ruin our friendship because that's what we have," he said. "She's special to me. She's beautiful enough to go out with."  LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Costner was married to Christine Baumgartner for 18 years before she filed for divorce in May 2023, citing the date of separation as April 11. The former couple share three children together: Cayden, Hayes and Grace. "It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action," Costner's rep said at the time. "We ask that his, Christine’s and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE The handbag designer took Costner to court over child support and the validity of their prenuptial agreement. The former couple eventually agreed to joint legal and physical custody, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0217a75342cf4db87dad3 ScrollEd wants to turn textbooks into TikTok te 2026-09-20T18:10:02.345Z ScrollEd wants to turn textbooks into TikTok ScrollEd turns textbooks into a scrollable, Instagram-like feed with video, audio, and quizzes. The Palo Alto startup, founded by student co-founders (and spouses) Utsav Gupta and Rebecca Neff, pitches at TechCrunch Disrupt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab01f2b75342cf4db87da44 Turnout for AAWL te 2026-09-20T18:00:11.656Z Turnout for AAWL Valley pet lovers, along with their four-legged family members, are invited to attend the 28th Annual Walk to Save Animals event this Halloween in support of the nonprofit Arizona Animal Welfare League (photo courtesy of AAWL). The Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL) will host two upcoming events that will support their efforts to care for animals in the Valley. First up is the AAWL and Turnout Beverage co-launch event, Saturday, Sept. 26, where this year’s AleWagger custom beer can will be unveiled. The event will be held at The Gilbert House, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and include beer, food and puppies. Next, save the date and join AAWL at the 28th Annual Walk to Save Animals on Saturday, Oct. 31, to help raise funds for the nonprofit’s lifesaving programs and services ranging from adoptions and behavior support to rural rescue transport efforts and low-cost veterinary care for underserved communities. For the first time ever, the event falls on Halloween, so both human and furry participants can enjoy fun trick-or-treat stations, making it a festive day of treats, costumes, and fun for everyone. The event takes place at Tempe Beach Park, from 8 a.m. to noon. The Walk to Save Animals is AAWL’s largest annual fundraiser; it is also a community-focused event that is full of family-friendly experiences and provides access to a variety of pet resources. For additional information or to register, visit https://aawl.org/events/2026-walk-save-animals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab01f2875342cf4db87da39 Desert Star, River Valley roll; Laughlin earns first win te 2026-09-20T18:00:08.772Z Desert Star, River Valley roll; Laughlin earns first win This week saw some big wins for Desert Star and River Valley as Laughlin was able to secure its first win of the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab01ccd75342cf4db87d9ad NAU football holds on to beat Utah Tech; sets up matchup with No. 1 Montana State next week te 2026-09-20T17:50:05.595Z NAU football holds on to beat Utah Tech; sets up matchup with No. 1 Montana State next week NAU’s Kenveon Stone and Myseth Currie had the breakout games they were waiting on, while Ty Pennington crossed 300 passing yards for the fourth time in his career in NAU’s win at Utah Tech. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab01ccc75342cf4db87d9a4 Flagstaff sweeps Four Corners Invitational; Scott represents Coconino in split weekend te 2026-09-20T17:50:04.531Z Flagstaff sweeps Four Corners Invitational; Scott represents Coconino in split weekend Flagstaff won both the boys and girls varsity races, while Laney Scott represented Coconino as its lone girls runner with the Panthers also at the Woodbridge Classic in California. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab01a7c75342cf4db87d98e Maricopa students get a real-world lesson in constitutional rights te 2026-09-20T17:40:12.512Z Maricopa students get a real-world lesson in constitutional rights For one Maricopa eighth grader, Constitution Week came with a possible career lesson. Daleyza Villazana already wants to become a lawyer. So when attorney Ken Misajet walked into Leading Edge Academy Monday morning to talk about the Constitution and students’ rights, she was paying attention. Misajet, managing attorney at Stone Rose Law, was one of nearly 100 volunteer attorneys and judges participating in the Arizona Bar Foundation’s annual Connecting with Classrooms Constitution Week initiative Sept. 14-18. The program connected legal professionals with students at more than 90 Arizona schools, giving them an opportunity to discuss the U.S. Constitution, their rights and responsibilities, and how the law affects their everyday lives. At Leading Edge, Misajet focused on the First and Fourth Amendments and how constitutional rights can apply to students in their everyday lives. He said he wanted to keep the discussion practical rather than overwhelm students with the complexities of constitutional law. “I just hope that it kind of sparked their curiosity, and they said, you know what, 98% of what he said, maybe I’m not going to remember that, but the 2% at least I’m interested in that, and I’m going to go do some reading about that,” Misajet said. For Villazana, the lesson connected with a goal she already has for her future. “I actually want to be a lawyer when I grow up, so it’s important,” she said. Villazana said she particularly liked hearing Misajet explain his work and some of the terminology used by judges. She said she wants to become a lawyer “to communicate with people more and to help people.” Misajet said teaching students about their constitutional rights can have an impact beyond the classroom. “I think that it honestly it just makes them more more informed voters,” he said. “So if they can get that understanding of their rights early on, it’ll just kind of make them more more informed as they move throughout their lives.” The Arizona Bar Foundation provides presenters with optional lesson plans and interactive activities, as well as pocket constitutions and gavel pencils for participating students. Last year, the program reached more than 80 classrooms at 67 schools, involving 77 educators and 6,057 students across 11 Arizona counties. Attorney Ken Misajet speaks to a crowd of social studies students at Leading Edge Academy about the First Amendment on Sept. 14, 2026. The event was part of the Arizona Bar Foundation's student outreach during Constitution Week. [Monica D. Spencer] A student raises his hand during a Q&A portion of Leading Edge Academy's Constitution Week on Sept. 14, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Attorney Ken Misajet of Stone Rose Law speaks to a crowd of social studies students at Leading Edge Academy about the First Amendment on Sept. 14, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Connecting the Constitution to everyday life Constitution Week also was observed at Desert Sunrise High School Friday morning. AP social studies teacher Connor Exline said his students were eager to engage with the Constitution and make connections between the country’s foundational documents and their own lives. “As a teacher, I’m encouraged to see how eager my students are to engage with the Constitution. A lot of young people find the foundational history of our country and government to not be as interesting as the more recent past, so I’m very lucky to get to work with students that see the importance in making the connections between foundational documents like the Constitution and the way that their lives are impacted every day,” Exline said. Exline said having local officials participate in those discussions was an added benefit. That included members of Maricopa City Council and Maricopa Unified School District’s Governing Board, as well as Rep. Teresa Martinez.  “Having local officials willing to join in on these discussions is absolutely a bonus, and I’m so thankful for the support that our students receive from their elected officials and school district leaders,” he said. Councilmember Henry Wade speaks with students at Desert Sunrise High School during the school's recognition of Constitution Week on Sept. 18, 2026. [MUSD} Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi speaks with students at Desert Sunrise High School during the school's recognition of Constitution Week on Sept. 18, 2026. [MUSD} Rep. Teresa Martinez speaks with students at Desert Sunrise High School during the school's recognition of Constitution Week on Sept. 18, 2026. [MUSD} The post Maricopa students get a real-world lesson in constitutional rights appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab01a7975342cf4db87d96e Scammers are buying Google ads to steal bank logins te 2026-09-20T17:40:09.400Z Scammers are buying Google ads to steal bank logins You need to check your bank account, so you open Google, type in your bank's name and click the first result that looks right. Most of us have done some version of that without thinking twice. Now federal investigators say criminals turned that everyday habit into a way to steal bank logins and drain accounts. The Justice Department announced on Sept. 8 that a Russian web developer accused of helping run a large bank account takeover operation had been extradited to the United States. Prosecutors say the group bought sponsored search engine links that sent banking customers to fake login pages. Victims then entered their credentials, believing they had reached their bank. That should get the attention of anyone who banks online. Here's how the scam works, why those sponsored results can look so convincing and what you can do to avoid handing your bank login to a criminal. ASKED SIRI TO CALL YOUR BANK? A SCAM COULD COST THOUSANDS NEW! 🩺 Free CyberGuy LIVE class: Get Better Healthcare With AI Saturday, September 26 at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will show you five practical ways AI can help you organize your health history, remember important appointment details, understand complicated medical information, research prescriptions and prepare smarter questions for your doctor. No technical experience is needed. Save your free spot at CyberGuyLive.com According to federal prosecutors, the alleged operation used spoofed domains that mimicked websites belonging to federally insured financial institutions. The conspirators then bought sponsored search engine links. Those links could appear when someone searched for their bank. A click sent the customer to a fraudulent login page. Once victims entered their credentials, the attackers could capture that information. Prosecutors say the group then used the stolen credentials to access real bank accounts, check balances and initiate unauthorized wire transfers. The indictment also alleges that Sergei Anatolyevich Filimonov developed and maintained infrastructure supporting the operation. That included databases storing more than 5,000 stolen login credentials and software designed to capture sensitive authentication data. The newest Sept. 8 Justice Department announcement says the conspirators purchased sponsored search-engine links. It does not name a particular search engine. However, the DOJ previously described the same bank account takeover operation when it seized the group's backend domain in December 2025. In that announcement, investigators specifically said the criminal group delivered fraudulent advertisements through search engines including Google and Bing. The ads imitated sponsored search ads used by legitimate banks. Victims who clicked those ads were redirected to fake banking websites controlled by the criminals, according to the DOJ. That earlier investigation had identified at least 19 victims across the United States by December 2025. The DOJ reported approximately $28 million in attempted losses and about $14.6 million in actual losses tied to those victims. Microsoft told CyberGuy that it has policies and detection mechanisms designed to help prevent misleading advertising. The company said that when it becomes aware of ads that violate its policies, it takes action to remove them and uses what it learns to strengthen its detection capabilities. Microsoft also encourages users to report suspicious ads through its "Report a Concern" form. We also reached out to Google for comment but did not hear back before our deadline. FAKE PATIENT PORTAL SCAM CAN STEAL YOUR LOGIN AND INFECT YOUR PC The trap works because a paid search result can appear in a place many of us naturally look first. You search for your bank. A result appears near the top. The wording looks familiar, so you click before studying the address. Most search ads are legitimate. Still, the FBI warns that criminals can buy ads that imitate real businesses and direct users to convincing phishing sites. The FBI refers to this tactic as SEO poisoning in its account takeover guidance. That changes how I would approach something as sensitive as online banking. In fact, the FBI specifically recommends using bookmarks or favorites to reach login pages rather than clicking search results or advertisements. This problem stretches far beyond one alleged criminal operation. Since January 2025, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center has received more than 5,100 complaints reporting account takeover fraud. Reported losses have exceeded $262 million. Criminals use several ways to get inside accounts. Fraudulent banking websites remain one of them. The FBI says victims can encounter a phishing site after clicking a fake search advertisement. Attackers may also try to obtain a one-time passcode if an account uses multifactor authentication. Once criminals gain access, they may move money to accounts they control. That can make recovery difficult, especially when funds move quickly. The latest development centers on Sergei Anatolyevich Filimonov, 36, a Russian national and web developer. A federal grand jury indicted Filimonov on Nov. 4, 2025. Authorities later extradited him from the Republic of Georgia. You do not need to stop banking online. However, changing how you reach your bank's login page can lower your risk. SHOULD YOU USE A SEPARATE COMPUTER FOR ONLINE BANKING? If you already have your bank's verified app installed, open it directly rather than searching for your bank in a browser. That removes the search-result step where this particular scam tries to catch you. Visit your bank's verified website and save it as a bookmark or favorite. The FBI specifically recommends bookmarks or favorites for financial login pages instead of relying on search results or advertisements. Take a second to inspect the domain before you enter banking credentials. A fake site may use a misspelled address or another small change designed to look legitimate. The FBI warns that fraudulent search ads can lead to URLs that closely resemble the real address. Microsoft also advises users to carefully review website URLs before entering credentials or other personal information online. A "Sponsored" label means someone paid to place the advertisement. So when money or sensitive information is involved, verify the destination yourself before you sign in. Enable two-factor or multifactor authentication if your financial institution offers it. However, do not let that give you a false sense of security. The FBI warns that MFA may not protect you after you land on a fraudulent login page. Criminals can also use social engineering to try to obtain your one-time code. Never give a one-time passcode to someone who contacts you unexpectedly. YOUR BANK MAY STOP TEXTING YOU SIX-DIGIT CODES A trusted password manager can help because it associates your saved login with a particular website. If your password manager normally fills your banking credentials but suddenly does not, stop before typing them manually. Check the address first. We've previously explained how password managers can provide another clue when you land on a spoofed login page. Strong antivirus software can add another layer of protection if you click a malicious search result. It may warn you about known phishing sites, block dangerous downloads and stop other threats before they reach your device. However, no security software can protect you if you willingly enter your banking credentials on a convincing fake site, so always check the web address first. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com Set up alerts for activity such as withdrawals and new logins if your bank offers them. Then review unexpected activity immediately. The FBI recommends regularly monitoring financial accounts for unauthorized transactions. Identity theft protection can help monitor for signs that your personal information is being misused. Some services can alert you to suspicious activity involving your credit, financial accounts or personal information and provide recovery assistance if fraud occurs. This will not stop a fake bank ad, but it can give you another way to spot trouble after your information has been exposed. See my tips and best picks on Best Identity Theft Protection at Cyberguy.com If you think you entered your credentials on a fake banking page, contact your financial institution immediately using a number you trust. Then reset the exposed credentials. If you reused the same password on another account, change it there as well. The FBI also recommends reporting fraudulent wire transfers to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov. Acting quickly may improve the chances of stopping or reversing a transfer. What gets me about this scam is how normal the first step feels. You want to check your balance, so you search for your bank and choose a result that appears legitimate. There may be no strange email waiting in your inbox. You did not respond to an unexpected text. You started the search yourself. That can make the trap much harder to recognize. For banking, I would skip search results altogether. Use your bank's official app or a bookmark you have already verified. Then take a moment to look at the address before entering anything sensitive. A few extra seconds can be a lot easier than trying to recover money after it has left your account. Have you ever clicked a sponsored search result because you assumed Google had already verified the company behind it? Would this warning change how you log in to your bank? 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/6ab01a7875342cf4db87d965 Nicki Minaj offers career advice to young Americans, delivers blunt response to Trump critics te 2026-09-20T17:40:08.619Z Nicki Minaj offers career advice to young Americans, delivers blunt response to Trump critics Rapper Nicki Minaj shared her career advice to young Americans entering the workforce and fiercely defended her support of President Donald Trump during an exclusive interview with "The Ingraham Angle" on Friday. The music mogul opened up about her journey to the top, explaining how she hustled her way from serving biscuits at Red Lobster to dominating music charts around the world and collaborating with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. "I did customer service for telephone companies. I was a telemarketer. I sold fire extinguishers. I did everything," Minaj shared with Fox News. NICKI MINAJ, ANNA NICOLE SMITH AND MORE STARS WHO GOT THEIR START WAITING TABLES AT RED LOBSTER MARY J BLIGE CREDITS FAITH, PASTORS WITH CONFRONTING HER PRIDE AS SHE TOOK CONTROL OF HER CAREER "What I would tell young people is: This is not the best part of your life, but it is probably one of the most important parts of your life," she said. Minaj said the lessons she learned, as well as the values she developed while doing "nitty-gritty" work, before money and international success, remain central to how she conducts business today. "The things that I learned during that time in my life, it still helps me today," the rapper explained. "All the people skills, and the communication skills, and all the problem-solving that I learned then, it still applies now when I'm around superstars or rich people." "All of those skills, they carry over into the rest of your life. So don't look at that part of your life as something that you can't wait to fly by because… you might not be making the biggest money, but you're doing the real nitty-gritty work that is going to help you for the rest of your life," Minaj added. THE RICH HAVE ONE FINANCIAL HABIT MOST AMERICANS IGNORE AT THEIR PERIL The "Super Bass" and "Starships" singer, who has an estimated net worth of $150 million according to Celebrity Net Worth, also advised young Americans to save money, saying that "no matter how little" she made, she would always set aside funds for a rainy day. Minaj also discussed her support for President Donald Trump after emerging as one of his fiercest allies in Hollywood. The rapper recently partnered with the Trump administration on the Small Business Administration’s Million Dollar Pitch Competition, serving as one of the celebrity judges. LIL WAYNE PRAISES TRUMP'S WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM PROJECT, CALLS OUT CRITICS WHO 'DON'T KNOW NOTHING' The competition brought five small business owners before a panel of judges, including Minaj and Airbnb’s co-founder, to give their best pitch for a share of a $1 million cash prize pool. "Small business represents the heart of the country…," said Minaj. "You don't have to be a huge household name to be recognized by the president and to be recognized by us." Minaj, whom Trump has called a "fantastic person," addressed the grief she receives for supporting the president, telling Fox News that she has "absolutely nothing" to say to critics and adding that she is "honored" to work with the administration. "[Trump] is fun," the rapper said. "He's not just smart and he's not just the president, but he's also someone that I can relate to." DOLLY PARTON REFUSED TO PICK POLITICAL SIDES FOR DECADES: ‘I’M NOT IN POLITICS, I’M AN ENTERTAINER’ "He's very grounded. It's easy to connect with him, it's easy feel like he heard you, he understands you," she continued. "And I just love him, and I'm not going to ever make excuses for that." Minaj was also asked when her fans, whom she fondly refers to as "Barbz," can expect her next tour following a hiatus after her Pink Friday 2 World Tour in 2024.  She urged fans to give her some time as she embraces what she described as her "businesswoman era." "Who set you up to asking this question? Is one of the Barbz back there?" she asked host Laura Ingraham. "I'm gonna go out as soon as I present the Barbz with this next body of work, whenever that will be." "Barbz, I love you very much if you're watching, and I don't want any more questions about concerts. I'm in my businesswoman era," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab01a7375342cf4db87d94b Abdul-El Sayed, a Democrat, Has an Unlikely Defender: Tucker Carlson te 2026-09-20T17:40:03.376Z Abdul-El Sayed, a Democrat, Has an Unlikely Defender: Tucker Carlson Mr. Carlson, the far-right podcaster, has promoted Dr. El-Sayed’s comments and sharply criticized his Republican rival in a key Senate race. Strategists are scratching their heads. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0181e75342cf4db87d8e3 Sikh Truck Drivers Worried Following Stabbing Attack at Rest Stop te 2026-09-20T17:30:06.768Z Sikh Truck Drivers Worried Following Stabbing Attack at Rest Stop A crackdown on immigrant commercial drivers and a DHS social media post targeting Sikh drivers preceded the attack, which has left the Sikh community deeply unsettled. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab015c975342cf4db87d88f See inside the abandoned 95-year-old LA church that just became a luxury hotel te 2026-09-20T17:20:09.466Z See inside the abandoned 95-year-old LA church that just became a luxury hotel A building that has stood in Los Angeles for nearly a century is welcoming visitors in an entirely new way after an extensive restoration. The former Bethany Presbyterian Church, built in 1931 in the city's Silver Lake neighborhood, has been converted into Hotel Lucile, a 25-room boutique hotel with a courtyard cocktail pool that opened Sept. 14, according to a hotel news release shared with Fox News Digital. The property has taken on several roles over the decades. After operating as a church, it was later used as a theater and an antique market before being converted into a hotel, according to the release. RENTALS NOW ALLOWED IN HISTORIC WATER TOWER ON KING CHARLES' SANDRINGHAM ESTATE WHERE ROYALS SPEND CHRISTMAS The latest transformation was about seven and a half years in the making, Anthony Gutierrez, opening general manager of Hotel Lucile, told Fox News Digital. The restoration focused on finding a new use for the building while maintaining elements that date to its time as a house of worship, Gutierrez said. Many of the church's original features remain throughout the property, including stained-glass windows, wooden beams, high ceilings and steel-framed windows. One of the biggest transformations took place inside the former chapel, which now serves as the hotel's restaurant and dining room. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Literally just about every aspect of the chapel itself was preserved," Gutierrez said, pointing to the original wood flooring, beams and stained-glass windows. Preserving those features while preparing the building for its new use required extensive work, Gutierrez said. Crews removed the chapel's original wood flooring to install modern electrical and plumbing systems and add soundproofing for the guest rooms before putting the flooring back into place. "For the dining room itself, it is as original as it can be," he said, estimating that about 90% of the space remains original. Working with a building approaching 100 years old also presented challenges throughout the years-long redevelopment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "We had surprises up until the day when we received our certificate of occupancy," Gutierrez said. "It was not an easy journey." Meeting modern requirements while trying to preserve the building's original architectural elements made parts of the restoration a "painstaking" process, he added. The building's latest chapter also includes an art collection, with two large hand-painted murals in the former chapel and other works displayed throughout the property. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Some pieces are part of a permanent collection, while others are available for purchase, Gutierrez said. Along with preserving elements of the former church, the property has introduced modern touches, including an Erewhon-curated minibar and a roving martini cart that makes its rounds each evening, according to the release. Gutierrez said the combination of old and new can offer travelers something different from a traditional hotel experience. "There is some comfort in things being the same, but taking even a small risk of just going somewhere different and experiencing something different can really bring kind of a highlight to a trip or even a staycation," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab015c375342cf4db87d873 Sikh Truck Drivers Worried Following Stabbing Attack at Rest Stop te 2026-09-20T17:20:03.816Z Sikh Truck Drivers Worried Following Stabbing Attack at Rest Stop A crackdown on immigrant commercial drivers and a DHS social media post targeting Sikh drivers preceded the attack, which has left the Sikh community deeply unsettled. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0137175342cf4db87d846 Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland, the world’s largest island, mostly covered in ice — in 3 charts te 2026-09-20T17:10:09.111Z Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland, the world’s largest island, mostly covered in ice — in 3 charts President Donald Trump’s Greenland push has moved from threats to a new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that he says will give the United States "permanent control" over the island’s security and allow Washington to expand its military presence there. The agreement still requires approval from Danish and Greenlandic lawmakers. Its full terms have not been made public, but officials say it would leave Greenland under Danish sovereignty while barring China, Russia and other non-NATO adversaries from establishing military bases or making certain sensitive investments on the island. TRUMP THREATENS TARIFFS ON COUNTRIES OPPOSING GREENLAND TAKEOVER PLANS Greenland rarely draws global attention. But as Arctic ice melts and great powers compete for influence, the world’s largest island has become a strategic prize. A semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, Greenland is home to a key U.S. military base and sits near emerging shipping routes and critical mineral deposits. Greenland’s roughly 56,000 residents are spread across five municipalities, with most living in small coastal towns. About 80% of the island is covered by an ice sheet, leaving much of its vast interior uninhabited. Despite its small population, Greenland is nearly the size of Alaska and Texas combined. Its location off Canada’s northeastern coast places Greenland at the heart of Arctic defense planning. The U.S. has maintained a military outpost in northwestern Greenland since 1953 at Pituffik Space Base, now operated by the U.S. Space Force. Russia also maintains military installations in the region, while China has sought greater access since declaring itself a "near-Arctic state" in 2018. Retreating Arctic ice is opening shipping lanes around the island that could shorten trade routes between North America, Europe and Asia. The changing landscape has also drawn attention to Greenland’s rare earth elements and other critical minerals used in technology, renewable energy and military systems. CHINA’S GRIP ON RARE-EARTH MAGNETS COULD CRUSH US DRONE INDUSTRY BEFORE IT GROWS Rare earth elements are especially important in high-performance magnets used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, generators and precision-guidance systems. They are also used in missile guidance, radar, sonar, satellites and advanced aircraft. China dominates the global rare-earth supply chain, accounting for roughly 60% of mining and more than 90% of processing capacity. As the U.S. and European Union seek to reduce their reliance on Beijing, Greenland has emerged as a potential counterweight. Trump’s agreement may fall short of his earlier goal of bringing Greenland under U.S. control, but it could still give Washington a larger military and strategic foothold in the Arctic. As competition over shipping routes, defense positioning and critical minerals intensifies, Greenland’s importance is likely to grow. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0137075342cf4db87d83d Some Titans players arrive at their game Sunday against the Eagles looking ridiculous te 2026-09-20T17:10:08.255Z Some Titans players arrive at their game Sunday against the Eagles looking ridiculous Let's stipulate that fashion sense and what looks good or bad is subjective. Well, Tennessee Titans players are pushing the envelope on that before their game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Because some of them are showing up to the game looking like clowns. (Yeah, we get a subjective opinion, too). FORMER NAVY MIDSHIPMAN LANDON ROBINSON SHOWS UP TO HIS FIRST NFL GAME IN FULL DRESS MILITARY UNIFORM Sane people's Exhibit 1 on this front is backup running back Julius Chestnut. The special teams contributor showed up to the game in some Green Goblin Halloween looking outfit, complete with neon green mask and a purple-ish cape. JOE FLACCO WENT OFF ON SHEDEUR SANDERS FOR WEARING A HELMET VISOR LAST SEASON: 'YOU LOOK LIKE AN IDIOT' Yeah, definitely different. Definitely attention-grabbing. But Cool? Funny? Professional? JOSH ALLEN DELIVERS FULL-THROATED UNSOLICITED DEFENSE OF BUFFALO BILLS' HIDEOUS NEW UNIFORMS Definitely not professional. Derrick Henry is going into the Hall of Fame some day and will go down as perhaps the franchise's greatest player while it played in Tennessee. He didn't show up to any games looking like this. But Chestnut, a special teams player and third-stringer at running back, does the look-at-me thing pregame. His teammate Alontae Taylor showed up to the game wearing a black and white Louis Vuitton scarf over a black baseball cap over his head. Louis Vuitton is a thing for many athletes. It's expensive and makes a statement. But the statement Taylor seemed to be making from the look of him is he's channeling Little Red Riding Hood without the red. And, we get it, some folks are going to love the personality showing through. Some people will defend a man's attempt to be, well, different. But the other side to this is these guys are making statements while showing up for work. For work. This is not on a night out on Broadway. And they definitely are not reading the room. That's because the Titans are a pretty bad team. They started the season with a 23-10 loss to the Jets. The quarterback Cam Ward is under fire for not playing well. There are already questions about new coach Robert Saleh because he just lost to his old team that fired him. And in that environment, these guys are showing up to the game looking kind of ridiculous. Again, one person's opinion. Correction: Not one person's opinion. When the outfits hit social media Sunday morning, many Titans fans cringed. Some reactions: "Man, I'm starting to hate our team fr." "These dudes putting more effort into their pregame fits than the on field product… it sucks feeling that we as fans care more than the players at times. Idk man." "We about to get smoked." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Titans better perform against the Eagles. If they don't, there may be fair questions about whether players are fully focused on doing their jobs or are spending more time than is wise on pre-game outfits. That alone makes the decision to wear this stuff wrong. If you're pregame outfit can be used against the team as proof there's not enough attention to detail or the game plan, the decision to wear the attention-seeking outfit was wrong. If players are spending extra time on dumb stuff like picking out these outifts, and they obviously are, then the outfit thing is probably the wrong thing to do. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0136f75342cf4db87d834 Ernie Accorsi, legendary Giants general manager who made the shrewd move to get Eli Manning, dead at 84 te 2026-09-20T17:10:07.412Z Ernie Accorsi, legendary Giants general manager who made the shrewd move to get Eli Manning, dead at 84 Ernie Accorsi, a legendary New York Giants front office executive who helped build the roster that made it to Super Bowl XXXV and traded for Eli Manning, has died, the team said. He was 84. Accorsi was the Giants’ general manager from 1998 to 2006. He was also the general manager of the Baltimore Colts and the executive vice president of football operations for the Cleveland Browns. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "It was the honor of my dad’s lifetime to represent the Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants, three organizations that meant so much to him throughout his remarkable career," the Accorsi family said. "Our family is deeply grateful to each of them and to the many people who became lifelong friends along the way. "We are especially grateful to the New York Giants organization, John Mara, Ronnie Barnes, and the late Wellington Mara for their friendship, loyalty, and love for my father over so many years. The Giants were far more than a team to him. They were family, and being part of that family was something he treasured. Once a Giant, always a Giant." The Giants released a statement on Accorsi’s death hours before the start of the majority of the NFL’s Week 2 slate. "Ernie helped shape the course of New York Giants history through his vision, leadership and unwavering belief in building a championship organization," Giants president John Mara said in a statement. "Beyond his accomplishments as a football executive, he was a trusted advisor and dear friend. His legacy will forever be part of the Giants, and he will be greatly missed." NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell also reflected on Accorsi’s life and impact. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Ernie Accorsi was one of the most respected football minds in NFL history and a dear friend whose wisdom and perspective I valued tremendously," he said. "Throughout his remarkable career, he shaped championship-caliber clubs and earned the admiration of everyone who worked with him. "Ernie's impact extended beyond the teams he served. As co-chair of the General Managers Advisory Committee, he helped guide our game and strengthen the NFL. His integrity, common sense and commitment to doing what was best for football made him an invaluable voice. Ernie was thoughtful, humble, and he cared deeply about the people in our league. He never lost sight of the relationships that make football special and we will all greatly miss him." Accorsi executed the trade that brought Manning to the Giants during the 2004 NFL Draft. The team traded the rights to Philip Rivers to the San Diego Chargers for the former Ole Miss standout. The move changed the history of the Giants as Manning would eventually guide the team to two Super Bowl titles during his career. "I was extremely sad to hear the news about Ernie," Manning said in a statement. "I call Ernie every draft week for the last 12 years, maybe longer than that, and just thank him for making the trade and believing in me and bringing me to the New York Giants. I know he was the believer in me and kind of the reason I got here. "I appreciated him so much for building such great teams and giving us the opportunity to win some championships here. He was always so fun to sit with and just talk, whether it’s the Giants or his time in Baltimore around the Colts. His stories around the NFL and the people he was around that shaped his career were always so entertaining. I know the Giants organization owes a lot of thanks to Ernie Accorsi and what he was able to do for the organization." The Giants inducted Accorsi into their Ring of Honor in 2016 with Tom Coughlin and Justin Tuck. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab00ec075342cf4db87d7a3 Christine Taylor’s ‘Hey Dude’ salary was far lower than castmates remembered te 2026-09-20T16:50:08.324Z Christine Taylor’s ‘Hey Dude’ salary was far lower than castmates remembered Christine Taylor is looking back at her early Hollywood career — and revealing that her "Hey Dude" salary was far lower than her castmates remembered. During an appearance on "The Secret World of Alex Mack" actress Natanya Ross’ "We’re Still Here, Babe" podcast Wednesday, Taylor — who played Melody Hanson on Nickelodeon’s western comedy series from 1989 to 1991 — said she earned approximately $3,500 per episode by the show’s final season. "By the time ‘Hey Dude’ ended, we had this discussion amongst our castmates, and everyone seemed to think [that] by the last season, we were making $5,000 an episode," Taylor said. "No, we were making $3,500 an episode, I’m pretty sure, because they would bump us up $500 every season," she added. Taylor said all of the cast members earned the same amount, despite her co-stars’ shared belief that they were making $5,000 per episode. "Everyone in their brain was like, ‘$5,000.’ I was like, ‘No way, no way. That would have … no, it did not happen,’" she recalled. The actress said she was careful with the money she earned while working on the popular children’s series. She also credited her family with helping her financially as she moved to Los Angeles and pursued acting. JENNIE GARTH ADMITS ‘SCARY’ FINANCIAL SPIRAL AFTER ‘90210’ FAME Taylor remembered budgeting closely, using laundromats and monitoring her spending during the early stages of her career. The actress went on to appear in "Saved by the Bell," "Blossom" and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" before landing her breakout role as Marcia Brady in "The Brady Bunch Movie." ‘BRADY BUNCH’ STAR SHARES THE SIMPLE WORD THAT SAVED HER FROM HOLLYWOOD TRAPS Taylor also revealed that she was asked to lose 10 pounds before playing the iconic character in the 1995 film. "Of course, I was embarrassed when that ask came my way," she said, adding that the request reflected the attitudes of the 1990s and "would never happen today." FORMER DISNEY STAR DYLAN SPROUSE SAYS ACTING AS A KID WAS ‘CHILD LABOR’ Taylor later starred alongside her husband, Ben Stiller, in films including "Zoolander" and "DodgeBall." The couple married in 2000, separated in 2017 and later reconciled. They share two children, Ella and Quinlin. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Taylor’s experience is part of a broader pattern in Hollywood, where a recognizable television role does not always guarantee financial security. Several former television stars have revealed that their salaries and residual checks were dramatically different from what audiences assumed. JODIE SWEETIN SHARES SHOCKING 'FULL HOUSE' RESIDUAL CHECK AMOUNT DESPITE SHOW'S MEGA SUCCESS "The Sopranos" star Drea de Matteo recently said she was forced to find alternative income after acting work slowed down. The actress revealed that she turned to OnlyFans after facing financial difficulties and a lien on her home. During an appearance on Jamie Kennedy’s podcast, de Matteo said she earned enough through the platform to pay off a $75,000 lien within 75 minutes of posting a bikini photo. She also said she sometimes earned approximately $100,000 per month. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I was not — people think I’m made of f---iii money," de Matteo said. "Everyone sees me coming, they’re like, ‘Here comes that rich b---- from ‘The Sopranos.’ And it’s like, no, I’m not at all." More recently, "Married... with Children" star Ted McGinley revealed that he receives extremely small residual checks from some of his popular television projects, despite starring in long-running shows. In aninterview with Page Six, McGinley — who also found fame on "Happy Days" and "The Love Boat" throughout the 1970s, ’80s, and '90s — said he's holding on to a "whole stack" of checks each worth a total of one penny. "I’ve been getting residuals all the time," said McGinley, who admitted the checks become smaller and smaller as the years go by. While McGinley doesn't bother to cash the small checks, he can't get himself to toss them either. The actor said he more than likely has a total of $2 worth of checks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab00ebc75342cf4db87d790 Mohave County prepares for Laughlin-Bullhead airport takeover te 2026-09-20T16:50:04.920Z Mohave County prepares for Laughlin-Bullhead airport takeover KINGMAN — Mohave County supervisors are set to take up the next steps in the county’s acquisition of Laughlin-Bullhead International Airport on Monday, including the transfer of airport employees, assets and liabilities to the county. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab00c6375342cf4db87d725 New California law will penalize influencers don’t disclose political ads te 2026-09-20T16:40:03.700Z New California law will penalize influencers don’t disclose political ads The new legislation adds teeth to disclosure requirements for online influencers who are paid to post about politics. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab00a0f75342cf4db87d6f4 Obama criticizes Trump on approach to AI, escalates warning for stronger regulation te 2026-09-20T16:30:07.028Z Obama criticizes Trump on approach to AI, escalates warning for stronger regulation Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump's approach to artificial intelligence on Friday, calling for stronger federal regulation as the technology rapidly advances and concerns grow over safety, jobs and human control. "The challenge we have is that, obviously, we have a president currently that has said that’s for losers," Obama said during an appearance at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. "So we’ve got a gap of at least a couple of years, where things are moving really fast, and we have an administration that is not capable of or willing to — I would argue both — putting together a serious regulatory framework." Obama's remarks expanded on a warning he issued last week, when he privately urged Democrats to make AI a central political issue.  DEMOCRATS EMBRACED AI’S GROWTH BEFORE TRUMP CAME ALONG — NOW THEY WANT TO SLOW IT DOWN RNC member and Humans First Chairwoman Amy Kremer told Fox News Digital last week that policymakers should recognize AI’s risks without handing greater control to Washington or the technology companies themselves. "You don't have to agree on politics to recognize reality: AI is moving incredibly fast, and policymakers need to understand both the opportunities and the very real risks that come with it," she said.  "Where I likely disagree with President Obama is on what government should do about it. The answer isn't handing Washington bureaucrats more control, and it certainly isn't allowing Big Tech to write the rules that govern itself," she said. "We need guardrails that protect Americans while allowing American innovation to lead the world. That means protecting children, workers and our national security, while making sure China doesn't win the AI race," she continued. AI 'DOOMERS' RISK KNEECAPPING US VS CHINA, BUT EX-PENTAGON VET SAYS BOTH EXTREMES MISS THE MARK The debate shifted again Saturday when Trump announced the creation of an "AI Force" and said he plans to appoint an AI czar, while reiterating that his administration would resist efforts to slow development as the United States competes with China. "We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry," Trump said in a lengthy Truth Social post. Obama, speaking during Colgate’s Family Weekend, argued that relying on companies’ financial incentives and potential liability was insufficient to manage the risks posed by increasingly capable AI systems. "[The] government has to be regulating this!" Obama said. "I heard one of Donald Trump’s main advisors on this make the argument that, ‘The market will take care of it. These companies will solve the safety issues because they have every incentive to do so — if it turns out to be dangerous, people will just sue them, and they’re worried about financial liability.’ That’s not how we treat airlines! Or drug companies, or food companies." Obama's characterization of the administration came as the White House has pursued its own AI policy framework, though one focused heavily on encouraging development and limiting regulations it considers burdensome. The Trump administration unveiled a national legislative framework in March addressing child safety, free speech, workforce issues and energy costs while calling for a consistent national approach to AI policy. TRUMP’S DATA CENTER PUSH FRACTURES CONGRESS AS LOCAL ANGER EXPLODES: 'GRASPING AT STRAWS' Trump also signed a national security directive in June ordering agencies to accelerate adoption of advanced AI while requiring systems used in national security settings to be "robust, steerable, controllable" and subject to clear lines of accountability. The disagreement has intensified as executives inside the AI industry themselves call for additional safeguards. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged companies last week to slow the pace of improvements to frontier models, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk expressed support for greater caution. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment, but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab007b975342cf4db87d6ab California animal rescue operator charged with felonies for alleged 'inhumane and unsanitary conditions' te 2026-09-20T16:20:09.545Z California animal rescue operator charged with felonies for alleged 'inhumane and unsanitary conditions' A California animal rescue operator is facing up to 24 1/2 years in state prison after being charged with 35 felonies and misdemeanors for alleged cruelty to animals, as she is accused of leaving roughly 300 animals living in severe squalor. Christine De Anda, 57, operator of the "Rock ‘N’ Pawz" rescue, faces 12 felony counts of animal cruelty, two felony counts of grand theft of labor, and 21 misdemeanor charges ranging from failure to provide care to operating an unlicensed kennel, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Prosecutors requested that her bail be set at $914,500 ahead of her arraignment at the Antelope Valley Courthouse. FLORIDA MAIL CARRIER ACCUSED OF SNATCHING PETS ON ROUTE, TRAPPING 100-PLUS CATS AND DOGS IN ‘HOARDING’ HOUSE "For someone who calls herself an animal rescuer, there’s a fundamental responsibility to protect and care for the animals entrusted to her," Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said. "Instead, purported rescuer Christine De Anda allegedly left these animals to suffer or die from starvation, dehydration, untreated injuries and painful urine and fecal burns in filthy conditions." "After repeated citations and warnings, Ms. De Anda continued taking in animals she could not care for, leaving hundreds to endure prolonged suffering," Hochman added. "These animal victims cannot speak for themselves and look to us to protect them. My office will hold their victimizer fully accountable for her inhumane actions." The charges stem from a March 20, 2026, search warrant executed by Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control (DACC). Investigators removed more than 300 animals — primarily dogs, but also cats, a pig, a rabbit, a goose, and two goats — in what DACC Director Marcia Mayeda called the "largest companion animal search warrant and rescue operation ever conducted" in the department’s history. 117 DEAD DOGS FOUND AT ANIMAL RESCUE, MANY WITH GUNSHOT WOUNDS AS INVESTIGATORS PROBE FOR ANSWERS "More than 300 animals were removed from severely inhumane conditions," Mayeda said. "Animals were living in and saturated with their own excrement, had serious untreated illnesses and injuries, were emaciated, and were forced to live in small crates without adequate room to properly lie comfortably. Our teams have worked tirelessly to stabilize them, provide the medical care they needed, and help them recover." At least one cat was found dead from starvation and dehydration at the start of the investigation, authorities said. FLORIDA MAN ALLEGEDLY KILLS FAMILY'S KITTENS IN FRONT OF TEENAGE DAUGHTER AS FORM OF PUNISHMENT: OFFICIALS "Sadly, despite all efforts, we were unable to save every animal due to the extent of their illnesses and injuries," Mayeda added. "DACC is deeply grateful for the support of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles, Pasadena Humane and Kern County Animal Services for assisting us with this rescue and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for its commitment to pursuing justice for these animals." The L.A. County DA's Office shared a video on YouTube of the animals at the shelter, showing the conditions that led to the charges. Prosecutors say De Anda continued to take in an increasing number of animals despite years of citations and warnings regarding her inability to care for them. She is accused of violating multiple county codes, including operating an animal kennel without required land-use approval, maintaining unsanitary conditions and having structures with unpermitted construction, plumbing, electrical and grading work. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab007b575342cf4db87d697 Mohave County supervisors to revisit weed, fire-hazard enforcement te 2026-09-20T16:20:05.461Z Mohave County supervisors to revisit weed, fire-hazard enforcement KINGMAN — Mohave County supervisors will take up concerns about overgrown weeds and potential fire hazards Monday as residents push the county for more consistent enforcement of an existing nuisance-abatement ordinance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0055b75342cf4db87d62d TechCrunch Mobility: How do we know when an AV is safe enough? te 2026-09-20T16:10:03.917Z TechCrunch Mobility: How do we know when an AV is safe enough? Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab000bd75342cf4db87d5c5 Rutgers' Greg Schiano crashes out on official after costly penalty in tough loss to USC te 2026-09-20T15:50:21.692Z Rutgers' Greg Schiano crashes out on official after costly penalty in tough loss to USC Rutgers was very, very close to pulling off an all-time upset against No. 12 USC on Saturday. If it wasn’t for an ill-timed Pick Six in the third quarter and a questionable illegal substitution penalty, the Trojans may have been under the microscope a bit more Sunday morning. In the midst of the Scarlet Knights’ defeat, head coach Greg Schiano had one of the wilder crash outs of the year. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! USC had the ball and was trying to drive down the field to get another score that likely would have sent more of the fans in Piscataway, New Jersey, home early. The referees called a play dead over an inadvertent whistle that set up another third-down play. It would have been 3rd-and-7 from USC’s own 28-yard line. But Rutgers was called for an illegal substitution that moved the ball up a few more yards. Needless to say, Schiano was irate. He was seen on the CBS broadcast giving one of the side judges an earful. One of his assistants tried desperately to keep Schiano off the field as he got animated. Schiano ended up knocking down the field marker in his tantrum. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE USC quarterback Jayden Maiava threw an incomplete pass to force a fourth down. But he completed a 32-yard pass on his next attempt to keep the drive alive. USC would turn the ball over on downs but Rutgers couldn’t get anything together on their next possession. The Trojans and Scarlet Knights traded touchdowns on their next two drives respectively. USC would hang on for the 42-35 win. It was one of the best games Rutgers played all season after being trounced by UMass to start the year and then suffering a defeat against Boston College. The Scarlet Knights had 460 total yards in the loss. Quarterback Dylan Lonergan had three touchdowns and two interceptions. USC’s King Miller rushed for 102 yards and a score. The Trojans remained undefeated at 4-0 but have a lot to clean up if they think they’re going to be playoff bound by the time December rolls around. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab000bc75342cf4db87d5b6 Israel Ben Yehuda Examines Ancient Biblical Fractures and Modern Geopolitical Crises in New Memoir ‘A Kingdom Divided’ Published by Contento Now | Publisher: Netanel Semrik | Israel Ben Yehuda te 2026-09-20T15:50:20.421Z Israel Ben Yehuda Examines Ancient Biblical Fractures and Modern Geopolitical Crises in New Memoir ‘A Kingdom Divided’ Published by Contento Now | Publisher: Netanel Semrik | Israel Ben Yehuda Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab000bb75342cf4db87d5ad Prime Dumpster Coordinates Porta Potty Rental Across Greenville, Mississippi’s Farms, Port, and Festivals te 2026-09-20T15:50:19.651Z Prime Dumpster Coordinates Porta Potty Rental Across Greenville, Mississippi’s Farms, Port, and Festivals Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab000ba75342cf4db87d5a4 Prime Dumpster Coordinates Porta Potty Rental Across Greenville, Mississippi’s Farms, Port, and Festivals te 2026-09-20T15:50:18.739Z Prime Dumpster Coordinates Porta Potty Rental Across Greenville, Mississippi’s Farms, Port, and Festivals Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab000b975342cf4db87d59b Fill Joy Highlights the Connection Between a Child’s Sense of Security at Night and Their Daytime Happiness te 2026-09-20T15:50:17.955Z Fill Joy Highlights the Connection Between a Child’s Sense of Security at Night and Their Daytime Happiness Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab000b975342cf4db87d592 DUO POWER BOOST: Clivet Debuts Next-Gen Magnetic Levitation Technology and AI Cooling Portfolio at AI Infra Summit 2026 te 2026-09-20T15:50:17.069Z DUO POWER BOOST: Clivet Debuts Next-Gen Magnetic Levitation Technology and AI Cooling Portfolio at AI Infra Summit 2026 SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the DUO POWER BOOST theme, Clivet made the global debut of its Next-Gen Magnetic Levitation Technology at AI Infra Summit 2026 in Santa Clara, California. The company also presented a portfolio… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab000b875342cf4db87d589 DUO POWER BOOST: Clivet Debuts Next-Gen Magnetic Levitation Technology and AI Cooling Portfolio at AI Infra Summit 2026 te 2026-09-20T15:50:16.143Z DUO POWER BOOST: Clivet Debuts Next-Gen Magnetic Levitation Technology and AI Cooling Portfolio at AI Infra Summit 2026 Clivet Debuts Next-Gen Magnetic Levitation Technology Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab000b775342cf4db87d580 DUO POWER BOOST: Clivet Debuts Next-Gen Magnetic Levitation Technology and AI Cooling Portfolio at AI Infra Summit 2026 te 2026-09-20T15:50:15.265Z DUO POWER BOOST: Clivet Debuts Next-Gen Magnetic Levitation Technology and AI Cooling Portfolio at AI Infra Summit 2026 Clivet's Full-Chain Liquid Cooling at AI Infra Summit 2026 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab000b675342cf4db87d577 MLC Dharmendra Bhardwaj gives Viksit Bharat 2047 Its First Local Scorecard from Meerut te 2026-09-20T15:50:14.378Z MLC Dharmendra Bhardwaj gives Viksit Bharat 2047 Its First Local Scorecard from Meerut Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab000b575342cf4db87d56e MLC Dharmendra Bhardwaj gives Viksit Bharat 2047 Its First Local Scorecard from Meerut te 2026-09-20T15:50:13.501Z MLC Dharmendra Bhardwaj gives Viksit Bharat 2047 Its First Local Scorecard from Meerut Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab000b175342cf4db87d555 Flagstaff City Council advances building code updates, considers reclaimed water use restrictions te 2026-09-20T15:50:09.623Z Flagstaff City Council advances building code updates, considers reclaimed water use restrictions The city regularly adopts updated codes on a six-year cycle. Finalizing the change will require a second read of the council’s resolution and associated ordinance, scheduled for Oct. 6. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab000b075342cf4db87d54c Letter to the Editor: Nasty politics have come to Flagstaff te 2026-09-20T15:50:08.791Z Letter to the Editor: Nasty politics have come to Flagstaff Nasty politics come home to Flagstaff? An ugly mailer from our Chamber of Commerce features wild deceptions about council member Austin Aslan's record. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab000af75342cf4db87d543 Letter to the Editor: Baca showing attributes not fitting of a City Councilmember te 2026-09-20T15:50:07.771Z Letter to the Editor: Baca showing attributes not fitting of a City Councilmember I recently was reviewing the campaign financial statements of Flagstaff’s City Council candidates. I was surprised to see that candidate Nancy Baca, someone who boasts about her “economic research” skills and supports “transparent decision making” has not submitted the Post… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab000ae75342cf4db87d53a Letter to the Editor: CCC should set an example with a low carbon footprint te 2026-09-20T15:50:06.789Z Letter to the Editor: CCC should set an example with a low carbon footprint Flagstaff citizens approved a Bond to provide Coconino Community College funds to expand programming and facilities. Various aspects of the new buildings are now being decided by the CCC governing board. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab000ad75342cf4db87d531 Letter to the Editor: What does Rep. Crane really stand for? te 2026-09-20T15:50:05.748Z Letter to the Editor: What does Rep. Crane really stand for? I’ll admit, Arizona’s 2nd District U.S. Representative Eli Crane has been consistent - in changing to whatever makes him look good. His website used to say he opposed spending on foreign wars and that he’d “rein in reckless spending.” He… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab000ac75342cf4db87d528 Letter to the Editor: Nez demonstrating a commitment to the region te 2026-09-20T15:50:04.555Z Letter to the Editor: Nez demonstrating a commitment to the region There are two candidates for AZ's 2nd Congressional District hoping to represent Flagstaff. The incumbent, Eli Crane, has made basically zero public appearances in Flagstaff since 2023. The challenger, Jonathan Nez, has made many, including an April 2026 summit with… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaffc0075342cf4db87d4b8 Hard day’s night: Special teams tell story of ASU’s Union Jack Classic win te 2026-09-20T15:30:08.121Z Hard day’s night: Special teams tell story of ASU’s Union Jack Classic win LONDON – Wembley Stadium is no stranger to games heavily impacted by a few kicks of a ball.  The 1966 World Cup final, the 2020 Euro final, and the Champions League finals in 2013 and 1992 were decided by just a few kicks of a ball.  Saturday’s Union Jack Classic, where ASU defeated Kansas 24-17, was no different.  While football, the American kind at least, puts an emphasis on placing the ball in the players’ hands, the driving force behind the scoring in this historic game was on plays that began with a player kicking the ball.  As the second half began at one of the most iconic venues on the planet, ASU wide receiver Jaren Hamilton knew he was about to add another unforgettable moment to the history of the stadium. After an action Wembley has seen countless times, the kick of a ball, Hamilton did something Wembley hasn’t seen as often: catch it and run it back 100 yards for a touchdown.  Since he stopped running track in high school to focus on football full-time, Hamilton has heard the same thing about himself countless times: “He’s just fast.” In one of the most famous venues in the world, Hamilton did nothing to damage that reputation, extending ASU’s lead at the beginning of the second half. Hamilton knows his reputation and he chooses not to ignore it.  “I lean into it,” he said. “I trust my speed and you can see what it does.” While Hamilton made the biggest impact on special teams on Saturday, he was not the only player who made his name known, for better or for worse. The only points in the first quarter came from ASU’s special teams unit, with Carson Smith connecting on a 39-yard field goal on the Sun Devils’ first drive of the game.  It took another quarter for either team to score, with Kansas’ special teams unit shining via a 72-yard punt return from Tate Nagy. It seemed as if the 7-3 score would hold into the half, until a special teams miscue from the Jayhawks gave ASU (2-1, 1-0 Big 12) an easy shot. Pushed back deep in its own territory, Kansas (1-2, 0-1 Big 12) opted to punt the ball with 29 seconds left. However, after Matt Gill’s punt went just 17 yards to the Jayhawks 25, ASU was set up perfectly for a Cutter Boley to Reed Harris touchdown, giving the Sun Devils a 10-7 lead at the half. Right out of the half, Hamilton showed off his supersonic speed, extending the ASU lead to 17-7. Arizona State wide receiver Jaren Hamilton (16) returns a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown during a game against the Kansas Jayhawks in London, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Dave Shopland/Associated Press) Just two plays came in between the two ASU touchdowns, a fact that coach Kenny Dillingham called a turning point in the victory. “It was huge,” Dillingham said. “Fourteen points swing there. That was critical in the game. We needed every point.” ASU continued to roll in the second half. While it might not have been according to Dillingham’s master plan, special teams made sure ASU’s lead did not fade. A Kansas missed field goal in the third quarter kept ASU up 17-7 going into the fourth quarter, where teams traded a touchdown each. With just over five minutes left in the game, ASU had its final special teams moment. Just outside of field goal range, punter Nick McLarty trotted out to punt it back to Kansas. Up 10, McLarty pinned the Jayhawks on their own 1-yard line, capping off a day of eventful special teams play. When all was said and done, 20 of 41 points at Wembley were scored directly from special teams, with seven more being created by special teams, and three being lost via special teams miscues.  McLarty is an Australian native whom one might expect to play a sport closer to the type of football typically played at Wembley. But McLarty made his impact in the American version of the sport with nine punts that went for a combined 382 yards.  “Nick did an absolutely phenomenal job tonight,” Dillingham said. “He’s fun to watch. That guy’s energetic. He’s got passion for the game.” What McLarty had in quantity, Hamilton had in quality, becoming the first Sun Devils player to score a kick-return touchdown since D.J. Taylor did it in ASU’s 70-7 victory over Arizona in 2020. After the game, Hamilton said he had a special feeling walking into Wembley, one that grew even stronger as he came out for the second half. While it’s a feeling he has often at games, something in the back of his mind told him what was about to happen. “I called it,” Hamilton said. “I said, ‘If they kick this ball to me and it doesn’t go out the back of the end zone, I’m gonna run it back.’” Hamilton is no stranger to the 100-yard sprint down a football field. He sees track as his “baby.” His run down the field was just nine yards off of 100 meters, one of four events he ran in high school. Hamilton said the moment made him remember his time as a track star fondly. “I was the person on the team that, if you wanted to make it to states in a certain event, put me in,” Hamilton said. Hamilton was one of two players to make waves with a big run at Wembley. The one that might have picked up more traction online is Hyrum Vaeono, the 305-pound ASU lineman who returned a fumble 77 yards to the 1-yard line.  While Vaeono’s return might have been posted more online, he credited the special teams unit for making waves on the scoresheet.  “Shout out to those guys,” Vaeono said. “Big-time players, big-time players. I’m not surprised that (Hamilton) did, but it was big.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaff9aa75342cf4db87d482 Electric Mercedes motorhome targets 621-mile range te 2026-09-20T15:20:10.030Z Electric Mercedes motorhome targets 621-mile range If you think you've seen some wild RVs, this one may reset the scale. Professional truck driver and content creator Tobias Wagner, better known online as Elektrotrucker, is preparing to drive around the world in a specially converted Mercedes-Benz eActros 600. A full Bliss Mobil living module sits behind the cab, turning this electric truck into a rolling home. Wagner plans to make the entire journey on battery power. Mercedes-Benz Trucks says the route will cover about 28,000 miles through more than 30 countries over roughly one year, with a goal of no more than 80 charging stops. According to Mercedes, the trip would be the first known circumnavigation of the globe in a fully battery-electric truck. What really caught my attention is how far Wagner hopes to go between those stops. Here's how this massive electric motorhome works and why its 621-mile range target could be the toughest part of the trip. 100 KODIAK DRIVERLESS TRUCKS ARE HEADED FOR PUBLIC ROADS NEW! 🩺 Free CyberGuy LIVE class: Get Better Healthcare With AI Saturday, September 26 at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will show you five practical ways AI can help you organize your health history, remember important appointment details, understand complicated medical information, research prescriptions and prepare smarter questions for your doctor. No technical experience is needed. Save your free spot at CyberGuyLive.com Underneath the living quarters sits the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, a battery-electric truck built for long-distance commercial freight. Its three lithium iron phosphate battery packs provide a combined installed capacity of 621 kWh. Mercedes normally designs the truck to travel about 310 miles under specific fully loaded long-haul test conditions. Wagner's expedition truck has a very different job. Instead of pulling a heavily loaded commercial trailer, it carries a custom living module. Mercedes also modified the truck with single rear tires and expedition equipment. Those changes help reduce weight and rolling resistance compared with a traditional freight configuration. The finished expedition vehicle reportedly has a maximum weight of about 34,170 pounds. Power comes from Mercedes' electric axle and four-speed transmission. The eActros 600 produces about 536 horsepower continuously, with peak output reaching roughly 805 horsepower. That's a lot of muscle for a vehicle carrying its own kitchen and bed. This is where the project gets especially interesting. Wagner and Mercedes believe the lighter expedition setup, combined with careful hypermiling, could potentially travel as far as 621 miles on a single charge. That would be roughly double the range Mercedes quotes for a fully loaded eActros 600. Mercedes says the lighter expedition vehicle should significantly exceed the eActros 600's normal long-haul range. How close he gets will depend on road conditions, temperature, speed and terrain. Wagner wants to travel about 28,000 miles while stopping to charge no more than 80 times. That works out to an average of roughly 350 miles of driving per charging stop, although the actual distances will vary considerably along the route. Some stretches could become much more challenging. The expedition will cross regions where high-powered truck charging remains difficult to find. The latest route includes Central and East Asia, Australia, the United States and several countries in Latin America. That's where stretching the truck well beyond its normal freight range could become useful. ROBOTAXI PIT STOPS COULD POP UP NEAR YOU Eventually, even this giant battery has to plug in. The eActros 600 supports CCS2 fast charging at up to 400 kW. Mercedes says that level of charging can take the battery from 10% to 80% in about 70 minutes under its specified conditions. Mercedes has also demonstrated Megawatt Charging System technology at up to 1,000 kW, which can cut charging times dramatically on compatible equipment. Wagner's expedition setup has also been prepared for different charging systems around the world. It includes charging connections positioned on both sides of the truck. The project also has adapters designed for charging infrastructure in China and North America. That flexibility could prove essential once the truck leaves Europe. Mercedes revealed another important backup. Wagner has equipped the truck with his own Alpitronic DC charging station. That lets him charge from AC connections at up to 43 kW in special situations when conventional high-powered truck charging is not available. Bliss Mobil added a roughly 13-foot expedition module behind the cab. Inside, Wagner gets a U-shaped dining area along with a kitchen. A bathroom sits toward the rear. There's also a drop-down bed that stores above the dining area when he wants more room during the day. The camper can sleep as many as four people. Wagner will have considerably more room because his primary travel companion is his dog, Krümelix. The living module also follows the electric theme. It uses a separate 400-Ah lithium battery supported by 1,000 watts of solar power. That system handles equipment such as the induction cooktop, refrigerator and air conditioning. It also powers other onboard systems without relying on diesel or propane. The motorhome reportedly carries about 106 gallons of fresh water. A multistage filtration system helps Wagner manage water during extended stretches away from traditional campgrounds. Bliss Mobil designed the expedition module as a largely self-contained unit. Its electrical and plumbing systems sit within the camper rather than depending on the truck itself. That approach allows Bliss Mobil modules to move between compatible truck chassis. Wagner's module does have a 24-volt connection to the eActros. That means the living area can draw energy from the truck's main battery when necessary. Still, the expedition has an obvious reason to conserve that electricity. Every bit of power used inside the camper could otherwise help move a nearly 17-ton vehicle farther down the road. A giant expedition truck can handle plenty of roads, but there will always be places where its size becomes a problem. Wagner has another electric solution for that. A motorcycle carrier on the back holds a Honda WN7 electric motorcycle. When the road becomes too tight for the eActros, Wagner can leave the motorhome behind and continue on two wheels. The motorcycle uses a 9.3-kWh battery and produces about 67 horsepower. It's a useful backup for a trip designed to reach places far beyond normal highway rest stops. TOYOTA JOINS HYDROGEN TRUCK ALLIANCE PUSH None of this comes cheaply. A price sheet displayed with the vehicle broke down the cost of the eActros 600 truck, Bliss Mobil camper and additional equipment. The total is approximately $796,600 including tax based on the exchange rate used at the time. Call it nearly $800,000. The Honda electric motorcycle wasn't included in that figure. Of course, this also isn't a production RV you can configure at your local Mercedes dealership. Wagner's vehicle is a specialized one-off expedition build created around a commercial electric truck. We've seen other companies rethink how electric vehicles fit into camping. The CyberTrailer takes a different approach, using solar power and an onboard energy system to support off-grid travel. Mercedes-Benz Trucks says Wagner will officially depart from IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany, on Sunday, Sept. 20. From there, the trip is expected to last about a year. Mercedes says Wagner will travel through around 30 countries on five continents while putting battery-electric truck technology through real-world conditions well beyond familiar European freight routes. Mercedes says the planned route may still change as the trip progresses. The vehicle may be built for an extraordinary adventure, but the results could tell us something much bigger about electric transportation. You probably won't be putting an $800,000 electric expedition truck in your driveway. Still, this trip could answer questions that eventually affect far more ordinary electric vehicles. Range is only part of the EV equation. Reliable charging becomes even more important when you leave major highways or travel through areas with limited infrastructure. Wagner will be testing both. If the eActros can consistently travel well beyond its standard commercial range, engineers will get another example of how vehicle weight and driving technique can change battery performance. The charging side may prove equally revealing. A vehicle can carry an enormous battery, but long-distance travel still depends on finding equipment powerful enough to recharge it. Wagner's onboard charging equipment gives him another option when high-powered public chargers are unavailable, but slower charging could add considerable time to the trip. We have already seen experiments that attack the charging problem from another direction. One electric road project is testing technology that can transfer power to vehicles while they drive. Wagner's trip takes the opposite approach. He is bringing a huge battery and finding out how far today's infrastructure can take it. I love a good road trip, but this one takes the idea to another level. What fascinates me most isn't simply whether Wagner can squeeze 621 miles out of this massive battery. I want to see what happens when he leaves the easy charging routes behind and has to make this technology work across more than 30 countries. That's where this trip could get really interesting. A giant battery and impressive range numbers are great, but you still need a working charger when you pull in. If Wagner can circle the globe with roughly 80 charging stops, that's a pretty strong demonstration of how far electric trucking has come. And if he gets stranded looking for power along the way, we'll learn something from that, too. If an electric motorhome could take you 600 miles between charges, would you trust it for a cross-country road trip, or would finding the next charger still hold you back? 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/6aaff9a975342cf4db87d479 Waltz delivers blunt warning to nations defying Iran sanctions, touts Greenland deal te 2026-09-20T15:20:09.131Z Waltz delivers blunt warning to nations defying Iran sanctions, touts Greenland deal UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK: President Donald Trump will return to the United Nations this week seeking greater international cooperation in confronting Iran, even as his administration moves to reshape the global institution hosting world leaders, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview ahead of the gathering. With the U.S.-Iran war entering its seventh month, Trump is expected to address the General Assembly on Tuesday and meet Gulf leaders whose countries have been directly affected by the conflict. The gathering comes as Washington seeks to intensify economic pressure on Tehran, European allies confront Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and the administration faces questions about whether its push to reduce the U.N.'s size and spending risks diminishing the organization's ability to respond to international crises. BESSENT WARNS IRAN'S OUTSIDE BACKERS TO 'STAY AWAY' AS TRUMP SEEKS TO 'ASPHYXIATE' TEHRAN'S ECONOMY Waltz outlined what Washington expects from its partners on Iran: full enforcement of sanctions against Tehran, with consequences for countries that fail to comply. "They will reinforce that message, but importantly, it's all of these countries actually enforcing the sanctions and what they're going to hear is there will be consequences for friend and foe," Waltz said. "The president is doing this for the future security of the world." European and Asian allies have largely resisted Trump's requests for assistance in the Iran conflict, which began with U.S. and Israeli strikes in February, Reuters reported on on Sept. 18. The war has also disrupted energy markets, with Iran obstructing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and its Houthi allies tightening their grip on a critical Red Sea shipping corridor. Waltz said the administration intends to make sanctions enforcement a central part of its diplomatic push during UNGA. "The Iranian economy continues to crater," Waltz said, pointing to the country's currency, inflation and the U.S. naval blockade. "One way or another, the president has been crystal clear on our goals here that Iran cannot and will not have a nuclear weapon." His remarks follow a Sept. 17 U.N. Security Council vote in which Russia and China blocked an effort to continue independent monitoring of international sanctions on Iran. Trump is also expected to meet Gulf leaders to discuss the conflict and regional security. Waltz said that the administration wants to hear directly from its Gulf partners about their concerns, describing the collective meeting as an important diplomatic opportunity. JEFF BARTOS SAYS UN REFORM IS NO LONGER AN 'OXYMORON' AFTER $570M IN CUTS The Iran conflict is unfolding against a broader debate over the future of the United Nations, an institution Trump has repeatedly criticized and his administration has sought to substantially reform. On Sept. 16, the United States paid $725 million toward the U.N.'s regular budget and another $102 million for peacekeeping operations. The payments reduced Washington's outstanding debt and averted the immediate risk of losing its General Assembly voting rights in 2027. However, the U.S. still owed approximately $1.312 billion to the organization's regular budget, according to the U.N. Asked why American taxpayers should continue funding an organization the administration has repeatedly criticized for what it considers anti-American bias, Waltz pointed to efforts to reduce spending and redirect the institution toward its original mission. "The president is clear about getting the U.N. back to basics and helping it realize its potential," Waltz told Fox News Digital. He said the administration had secured more than $1 billion in budget reductions, with roughly 3,000 headquarters positions being cut and a reduction of approximately 25% in peacekeeping personnel. "We have the U.N. on a diet," Waltz said. But Waltz also made clear that the administration does not intend to abandon the United Nations. "There's got to be one place in the world where everyone can come together and put diplomacy first and can actually talk," he said. "We don't ever want to see a U.N. in Beijing or Moscow or Brussels." "If we just walked away, you'd have 192 countries talking without us," Waltz added. Gaza offers one example of how the administration intends to use the U.N. while limiting direct American military involvement. Waltz pointed to the U.N.-endorsed Board of Peace and the planned International Stabilization Force, which is intended to support security and a postwar transition in Gaza. The ambassador said he does not want American troops deployed there, arguing that international security operations should allow other countries to share the burden. The U.N. Security Council endorsed the Gaza peace plan and authorized the stabilization force in November 2025. The State Department said Sept. 18 that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be in New York from Sept. 20–23 to meet foreign counterparts, advance U.S. security and economic priorities and continue the administration's campaign for U.N. reform. WALTZ CALLS OUT IRANIAN DIPLOMAT AT UN FOLLOWING DRONE STRIKES ON BAHRAIN AND KUWAIT Trump arrives in New York days after announcing a new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland aimed at expanding the American military presence in the Arctic while restricting adversaries from establishing bases or making sensitive investments on the island. The agreement falls short of Trump's earlier ambition to acquire Greenland, which remains an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Denmark and Greenland have stressed that the arrangement will not compromise the island's sovereignty or right to self-determination. Additional details of the agreement have yet to be made public. Waltz told Fox News Digital that the deal reflects the Arctic's growing strategic importance as melting ice opens new shipping routes and increases access to energy and mineral resources. "It's incredibly significant," Waltz said, pointing to Russia's Arctic military capabilities and the potential for new shipping routes to transform global trade. "It took some tough tweets, maybe some tough language," he said. "We now have an agreement with our ally Denmark." The agreement comes as European governments confront overlapping security challenges involving Russia's war in Ukraine, Arctic defense and uncertainty over transatlantic security arrangements, while Washington seeks greater allied cooperation in its campaign against Iran. TRUMP ARRIVES AT NATO SUMMIT AS IRAN RIFT LOOMS ABOVE ALLIANCE TALKS The U.N. expects 73 heads of state and 45 heads of government, along with 49 ministers, 11 vice presidents and one crown prince, to attend High-Level Week, U.N. spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told reporters Friday. Member states have submitted approximately 1,000 requests for bilateral meetings, while about 168 events are scheduled alongside the official proceedings. The 81st General Assembly's General Debate begins Tuesday and runs through Sept. 28. Beyond Iran, world leaders are expected to address Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the future of Gaza, international security and the U.N.'s ability to respond to emerging global challenges. Waltz described the administration's approach with a slogan inspired by the president's political branding: "Make the U.N. great again." But the immediate diplomatic questions facing Washington are more concrete: whether allies will increase pressure on Iran, whether Gulf leaders can agree on a path toward ending the conflict and whether the administration's push for a leaner U.N. can coexist with its efforts to use the organization to address international security challenges. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaff9a875342cf4db87d470 Trump says new arch will also deploy drones, position snipers and store ammo te 2026-09-20T15:20:08.271Z Trump says new arch will also deploy drones, position snipers and store ammo President Donald Trump said Sunday that his planned triumphal arch near the Arlington Memorial Bridge will be converted into a military complex capable of housing drones, deploying snipers and storing ammunition. "At the strong request of the United States Military, and for National Security purposes, I have agreed to convert the magnificent Triumphal Arch … into a top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch," Trump wrote on Truth Social. TRUMP REVEALS ARC DE TRIOMPHE-STYLE MONUMENT FOR AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY Trump said the 250-foot structure would have the "rapid ability" to deploy large numbers of drones, as well as snipers positioned on the roof and plaza areas. He also said the complex would store "large quantities of sniper ammunition." "There will be no facility like this anywhere in the World," Trump wrote. The monument, inspired by Paris’ Arc de Triomphe, is intended to welcome visitors crossing the Memorial Bridge from Arlington National Cemetery into the nation’s capital. The proposed structure would be clad in granite and topped with three golden statues. FROM THE GILDED OVAL OFFICE TO A NEW BALLROOM: A LOOK AT TRUMP'S WHITE HOUSE PROJECTS The project has drawn criticism from preservationists, lawmakers and veterans, who argue that it could disrupt views of the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Opponents have also questioned whether the project requires congressional approval under federal law. The National Capital Planning Commission has approved the site and preliminary plans, but the project still requires additional review. Construction was previously expected to begin this month. The arch is one of several major construction and renovation projects Trump has pursued in Washington. TRUMP GAVE THE OVAL OFFICE A GILDED MAKEOVER – AND COVERED THE COST HIMSELF The administration has also begun work on a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom. The sprawling addition, announced last July, will accommodate approximately 650 seated guests and follow the White House’s classical design. The White House currently lacks a formal ballroom, and the new structure is expected to replace the existing East Wing. Then-White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the ballroom is estimated to cost $200 million and will be financed by Trump and private donors. The ballroom is not the only update. Trump has introduced gold accents in the Oval Office and Cabinet Room, lined the "walk of fame" with portraits of former presidents, including a photo of the autopen representing former President Joe Biden’s time in office, added stone pavers to the Rose Garden lawn and installed two 88-foot flagpoles. The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaff9a775342cf4db87d467 Mississippi gov trolls Lane Kiffin, LSU after Ole Miss defeats Tigers in coach's return to Oxford te 2026-09-20T15:20:07.480Z Mississippi gov trolls Lane Kiffin, LSU after Ole Miss defeats Tigers in coach's return to Oxford Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves got the last word on Saturday night after Ole Miss defeated LSU in Lane Kiffin’s highly anticipated return to Oxford. The Tigers climbed back into the game in the third quarter, scoring two touchdowns to bring the game to within three points. LSU tied the game with a field goal early in the fourth quarter. But Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss scored on a 14-yard run with 6:14 left. Ole Miss added a two-point conversion to go up eight points. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Ole Miss held on for the 32-24 victory. Reeves added insult to injury with a post on X. "What does a $54 million buyout for the old coach, a $91 million contract for the new coach, and a $50 million roster get you?" he wrote. "An a-s whipping in Oxford, Mississippi!" The governor was referring to Kiffin’s departure from Ole Miss to LSU and the way the Tigers’ roster was constructed in the offseason. It was a part of the trash talking that occurred throughout the week. Kiffin, himself, was met with middle fingers and boos when he stepped back into Vaught Hemingway Stadium. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I’m glad it’s over. This was an emotional game for a lot of reasons," Kiffin said. "A lot of life-changing experiences here. A lot of really good people that helped me through some really hard times. "Sometimes I don't act like it, but I'm a human, too. Congrats to those guys. They played really well. They deserved to win." Chambliss said the win meant more than some of the other games he’s played in his collegiate career. "It meant more than other games," he said. "I’m finally glad we got that one out of the way because emotions were really high for this game." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Ole Miss is expected to leapfrog LSU in the next AP poll. The Rebels came in ranked No. 8 in the country, while LSU was No. 7. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaff74a75342cf4db87d410 A small but growing number of founders are betting on bringing people together offline te 2026-09-20T15:10:02.333Z A small but growing number of founders are betting on bringing people together offline Brynn Putnam and Tristan Walker have already done something that most founders only dream about: created companies so compelling that bigger outfits bought them. Putnam, a trained ballerina with a small chain of boutique studios, built the connected-fitness company Mirror and sold it to Lululemon fo Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaff29e75342cf4db87d37d Comedian Tim Dillon slams Sydney Sweeney critics upset with steamy ad: 'How insane is that? ' te 2026-09-20T14:50:06.354Z Comedian Tim Dillon slams Sydney Sweeney critics upset with steamy ad: 'How insane is that? ' Comedian Tim Dillon went on a fiery rant in defense of actress Sydney Sweeney, who came under fire for a nearly nude advertisement for the sports prediction market company Novig. Sweeney heard it from female athletes who said they didn’t want to be hyper-sexualized. She was seen in the ad posing in several shots with strategically placed sports equipment covering her mostly nude body. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "It's nice to look at. What are these female athletes upset about?" Dillon said on his podcast. "What is Sydney Sweeney going to do? You want her to gain weight and be some fat rugby player? She's taking her t--s out and you should be happy about it." Several female athletes didn’t appear to take too kindly to the ad. Australian Olympic gold medalist swimmer Ariarne Titmus, British sprinter Amy Hunt and former American gymnast Gracie Kramer were among those to denounce the ad. Dillon took Australian surfer Felicity Palmateer to task after she told CNN that the campaign was "very damaging, especially for young females getting into sport, for females in sport, for females in general, just hypersexualized content." "No one is valuing female athletes for what they look like," Dillon said. He continued, "Female athletes are great and we love them and we respect them and they're important, but no one thinks because Sydney Sweeney, a hot actress, put her t--s with a football, that everyone is sexualizing female athletes now. "No one's sexualizing you. How insane is that? Sydney Sweeney's hot is part of her appeal. She's also a very good actress, but she's hot. That's part of why they do an ad with her and they know it gets controversy." Dillon predicted that more companies would look to do ads with Sweeney now because of the uproar over every little thing the actress does. Sweeney did ads for Guess, which had people in a tizzy because of the "good jeans" tagline. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "By the way, Sydney Sweeney's going to be the hottest commodity for a corporate company now because you know that you can get a controversial ad with Sydney Sweeney for almost anything. You know what I mean?" he said. "You just put Sydney Sweeney's tits in something and because she has blonde hair and she's quote whatever MAGA-coded or whatever, people are just going to lose their minds and it becomes this cultural firestorm." Sweeney seemingly shot back at the criticism last week. She went on to show off ESPN magazine covers featuring nude athletes, including Serena Williams, Ronda Rousey, Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe and Caroline Wozniacki. OutKick’s Craig Carton also fired off a defense during "The Craig Carton Show" earlier in the week. "The world’s going crazy when it comes to the photographs of Sydney Sweeney. ‘Oh, we’re sexualizing women. It’s not right. It’s setting the women’s movement back 100 years.’ No, you’re just ugly. That’s what that is." Carton asserted that the same ones who were upset about the Sweeney spot also thought Lindsay Clancy was a "hero." "I’m gonna separate people into two groups, OK? There’s going to be here on the left side, crazy people. We’re gonna call you ‘crazy.’ On the other side, I’m just gonna refer to you as not crazy," he said. "Consider for a moment that the non-crazy side loves those pictures of Sydney Sweeney. The crazy side would rather support, I don’t know, Lindsay Clancy. She’s a hero to the crazy side. I saw one of those gals come out this morning legitimately refer to her as heroic. She killed her three children. She killed her own children. But for the crazies, ‘Man, she gets it. She represents us.’ For the non-crazies, she belongs in prison for the rest of her life. "Crazy people hate Sydney Sweeney. Crazy people love Clancy. Non-crazy people love Sydney Sweeney. Non-crazy people think Clancy should be behind bars for the rest of her life." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaff04675342cf4db87d325 Trump Says His D.C. Arch Would Be a ‘Military Complex’ Housing Drones and Snipers te 2026-09-20T14:40:06.085Z Trump Says His D.C. Arch Would Be a ‘Military Complex’ Housing Drones and Snipers The president’s announcement on Sunday echoed his justification for the White House ballroom: that the project was necessary for national security. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaff04475342cf4db87d318 Sex offender notification te 2026-09-20T14:40:04.437Z Sex offender notification The Flagstaff Police Department would like to make the following sex offender notifications: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaff04275342cf4db87d30f High Country Running: Shoe smell: the battle rages te 2026-09-20T14:40:02.911Z High Country Running: Shoe smell: the battle rages Dealing with the smell of shoes is something I can discuss with confidence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafedef75342cf4db87d2db Police officer, woman shot near Notre Dame after football tailgates te 2026-09-20T14:30:07.766Z Police officer, woman shot near Notre Dame after football tailgates A single gunshot during a post-tailgate fight near Notre Dame's South Bend, Indiana campus struck a woman and a police officer Saturday night, authorities said. The initial violence erupted around 7:30 p.m. ET just as crowds were leaving the university's tailgating areas and heading toward Eddy Street Commons. According to South Bend authorities, Notre Dame Police told them a male suspect was seen armed and reportedly pointing a gun at people, but when South Bend Police found a suspect matching their description, the person was unarmed. "As approximately 20 South Bend Police Officers were working in Eddy Street Commons and responding to that call, a single gunshot was heard near Eddy Street and Angela Boulevard," South Bend Police said in a Facebook post. The post said officers soon found a woman with a non-life-threatening leg wound, and a South Bend Police officer with an injury from either a ricochet or shrapnel. POLICE MAKE ARREST AFTER GUNFIRE DURING CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME LEAVES 1 DEAD Both victims were transported to a local hospital and are expected to make full recoveries. Police said the officer was "doing fine," and that the woman was "okay." Notre Dame officials said the suspected shooter fled west from the scene, NBC 5 Chicago reported. The suspect reportedly remains at large. and was described as a heavyset Black male with dreadlocks, wearing blue shorts, a black shirt with a red and blue design on the front, and missing one shoe, according to the local report. MULTIPLE PEOPLE KILLED IN SHOOTING AT IDAHO IN-N-OUT RESTAURANT, SUSPECT DEAD Following the incident, police swiftly evacuated nearby businesses and parking garages. The South Bend Police Department locked down the busy commercial district for an active investigation, urging the public to avoid the area while a heavy police presence secured the scene. Fox News Digital reached out to the South Bend Police Department for comment, but a spokeswoman did not have anything to add other than referencing what the department posted on Facebook. Another shooting later in the night, roughly one mile away, left at least two dead and another critically injured. There was no indication from police that the incidents were related, though. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafeb9a75342cf4db87d296 Aaron Rodgers’ famous exes from Shailene Woodley to the romance that sent him into a 'tailspin' te 2026-09-20T14:20:10.486Z Aaron Rodgers’ famous exes from Shailene Woodley to the romance that sent him into a 'tailspin' Aaron Rodgers’ love life has taken him from Hollywood romances and a broken engagement to a secret wedding years in the making. Rodgers’ road to marriage was anything but a straight line. After high-profile romances with Olivia Munn, Danica Patrick and Shailene Woodley, the NFL star ultimately found his way back to the woman he says he regretted letting go years earlier. The now 42-year-old football star's dating life began drawing celebrity-media attention in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Actress Jessica Szohr was among his earliest well-documented Hollywood connections, but his relationships became substantially more public once he began dating Munn in 2014. AARON RODGERS MAKES BOMBSHELL CLAIMS ABOUT SHAILENE WOODLEY SPLIT The "Gossip Girl" star and Rodgers had an on-and-off relationship in the early 2010s. Szohr and the quarterback were first linked in 2011, after being spotted publicly together. The former couple initially ended things because of their busy schedules. The two reportedly rekindled their relationship in 2014 before calling it quits again. Their romance preceded Rodgers’ more heavily publicized relationships, and the pair appeared to remain on friendly terms afterward. While there aren't many public details about the couple's rumored relationship, People reported Szohr later attended Rodgers’ birthday party in 2017. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Rodgers met Olivia Munn while presenting the Song of the Year award at the ACM Awards in 2014. Their relationship quickly became one of his most high-profile romances. While both had busy schedules, Munn explained how the two made it work. "There’s a lot of traveling, a lot of driving, and then you’re just really happy with the decisions that you make. And for me, it comes at a time in my life when I end up having to say no to some work because I gotta be somewhere else. It doesn’t make me sad or anything, because I want my life to be full and have all those experiences, so you kind of figure it out as you go," she told E! News in 2014. Engagement rumors between the two began to surface in 2016 and Munn even stepped out with a ruby on her ring finger. However, the two called it quits just a few months later. "When you are living out a relationship in the public eye, it’s definitely … it’s difficult. It has some extra constraints, because you have other opinions about your relationship, how it affects your work and, you know, just some inappropriate connections," Rodgers told ESPN shortly after the breakup. During their relationship, it became public that Rodgers was estranged from his family, and many of his fans blamed Munn for the rift. "There's this whole big narrative that stayed with me for so many years, but there was just this dynamic in the family that had nothing to do with me. It became this whole big thing, and people were like, "I can't with her, she's keeping this family apart,'" Munn said during a 2025 appearance on the "Armchair Expert" podcast. In Ian O'Connor’s 2024 biography "Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers," Rodgers shared that the cause of the schism was "deep-rooted." He also clarified that Munn "had nothing to do all the years" of prior estrangement.  LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Rodgers traded Hollywood glamour for racing royalty when he began dating Danica Patrick. The former IndyCar and NASCAR star confirmed their romance in January 2018, years after the two had initially crossed paths at the ESPYs. The two had actually kept in touch via email before sparks flew. "We kept in touch a little bit, and there were some years we didn’t talk to each other, and then some every now and again, but it wasn’t until obviously recently that we actually had phone numbers. We referred to each other as Chicago and Green Bay – it was very cute," Patrick told Jenny McCarthy on her SiriusXM show. The relationship quickly became serious and highly visible, with the pair making public appearances and Rodgers openly discussing their life together. "We’re just two people who enjoy being around each other and love each other," he told Artful Living in 2018. "We’re really into each other … we’re really attracted to each other … we really enjoy traveling … She’s up for anything travel-wise, which is fun. She’s a good travel partner because she’s so laid-back and low-maintenance. And she’s a hell of a cook, so we love just staying in, too. She eats really healthy. She’s inspired me in that way." But there would be no trip down the aisle: after more than two years as a couple, Patrick's representative confirmed their split in July 2020. In a 2025 appearance on "The Sage Steele Show," Patrick spoke about her time with Rodgers, claiming that "the nature of the relationship was emotionally abusive." "He leaves a trail of blood," she said, later adding, "It gave me the greatest gift, the greatest gift, which is myself. It gave me the greatest gift of how much I needed to show up for myself and take care of myself." On a recent episode of "Not Just Football with Cam Heyward," Rodgers shared his side of the story, saying, "I dated Danica. She had just retired. She was depressed and not fun to be around. But I didn’t leave her because I was trying to be there and be a good partner. Then it was going a certain direction, obviously. There was no intimacy; there was nothing." "She tells a story that she was so blindsided … and that ‘he leaves a trail of blood around him.’ And I’m like, what are you talking about? That is not what happened, by any means." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE If Rodgers’ previous romances generated headlines, his whirlwind relationship with Shailene Woodley took things to another level. Speculation the two were romantically linked first surfaced in 2020, but by February 2021, Rodgers stunned fans by revealing he was engaged while accepting his third NFL MVP award. Woodley soon confirmed she was the mystery fiancée. But the fairy-tale ending never arrived. Their engagement unraveled, and the pair ultimately separated in 2022 after attempts at reconciliation. The breakup has remained a subject of public discussion: Woodley has spoken about experiencing a deeply difficult period around that time, while Rodgers offered his own sharply different account of their relationship and split in September 2026. On Heyward's podcast, Rodgers explained that he didn't "ruin" the actress's life during their 2022 split. "I proposed to Shailene and she said yes. Now, she maybe felt like she was forced to make a decision. She could have said no," Rodgers began. "A couple days after that, she tells me, 'Before we get married, I gotta go f--- this guy,' and I’m like – because her story is that I ruined her life and gave her crazy depression because I left her. But in actuality, she told me that, and then she took off the ring by March – I proposed in December – and we had a couple of times where we tried to get reunited and nothing ever happened," he said. "There wasn’t even a relationship in 2022 to break off. She literally told me, 'I don’t want to be with you' after we tried some reconciliation in 2021. There’s just a lot of narrative out there that isn’t true," Rodgers clarified. Woodley has not responded to Rodgers' claims. WATCH: SHAILENE WOODLEY LAUGHS OFF QUESTION ABOUT EX AARON RODGERS After years of very public romances, Rodgers ultimately married someone who has made a point of staying almost completely out of the spotlight. Rodgers revealed in June 2025 that he was a married man and later identified his wife only as Brittani. "In 2017, I met my wife, and at the time, she was leaving the States and going back to Europe," he told Heyward on the September podcast. "And my biggest regret is not begging her to stay or proposing right there, because that sent me right there into a tailspin of what can I be accused of as a partner in a relationship." The NFL star explained he met Brittani while she was living in Austin after attending The University of Texas. After the two didn't work out, she moved back to Europe before they reconnected years later. "She was engaged, then I got engaged, and luckily, for me, we came back together," he said. The couple quietly eloped in 2025, with Rodgers deliberately keeping his new wife away from the celebrity circus that surrounded his previous relationships. And the notoriously private quarterback is already looking toward their next chapter: Rodgers said in September 2026 that he hopes fatherhood is in his future after football. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafeb9975342cf4db87d28d Beloved Mexican food disappearing from restaurant menus across America te 2026-09-20T14:20:09.744Z Beloved Mexican food disappearing from restaurant menus across America The tamale was once a familiar presence on Mexican restaurant menus in the United States, sharing space with tacos, burritos and enchiladas. Increasingly, though, diners looking for one may have to search. Tamale entrées have dropped 7.8% from menus over the past five years, according to Technomic's Ignite Menu data comparing the second quarters of 2021 and 2026. One reason may be a basic restaurant calculation: Tamales require considerable labor for something diners expect to be relatively inexpensive. POPULAR TEX-MEX CHAIN ABRUPTLY SHUTTERS REMAINING RESTAURANTS ACROSS AMERICA AMID INDUSTRY STRUGGLES Robert Mahon, director of operations for Mahon Hospitality Group, runs Amor Loco and Toro Loco in New York City, neither of which serves tamales. Mahon enjoys tamales himself and said his restaurants have discussed offering them, but the economics can be difficult. "Even though the ingredients might not be so costly, it's more the labor," Mahon told Fox News Digital. "It's so labor-intensive." That labor becomes apparent at Taquería Picoso in Alexandria, Virginia, where executive chef Elio Gomez keeps tamales on the menu. Gomez said his process takes about three days. His restaurant sources corn from Mexico, then cooks it through an overnight nixtamalization process. The corn is ground into masa, while fillings and banana leaves are prepared separately. The masa must then be mixed with fat, broth and salt and aerated to achieve the right consistency before the tamales can be assembled, carefully wrapped and cooked. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Training someone to do all that takes time, too. Gomez said he spent months working alongside the employee who now makes his tamales. Even with a recipe, Gomez said, a cook must learn how the masa should feel and how to wrap each tamale properly, so it doesn't dry out during cooking. All that work goes into an item that still doesn't generate taco-level demand. "No, definitely it's not the same demand as a taco, for example," Gomez said. Mahon said his customers aren't clamoring for tamales either. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "They're not walking out of our restaurants if they don't have a tamale," Mahon said. "It's not expected as a staple anymore." Price presents another complication. Gomez charges $6 for a tamale, a price he considers inexpensive given the work involved. But some customers remember much cheaper versions. Yet the tamale's declining presence on restaurant menus doesn't necessarily mean the food itself is disappearing. Gomez, who grew up in Mexico City, remembers tamales as an everyday breakfast food sold by street vendors in the morning. In the United States, he sees them being treated more as a special food associated with holidays and family gatherings. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Asked what he would tell someone eating a tamale for the first time, Gomez described the masa as fluffy, the dish as rich and its appeal as deeply comforting. "You feel like you're getting a hug when you're eating a tamal," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafeb9975342cf4db87d284 Lane Kiffin couldn't help himself, takes petty shot at Ole Miss fans after LSU loss in his return to Oxford te 2026-09-20T14:20:09.055Z Lane Kiffin couldn't help himself, takes petty shot at Ole Miss fans after LSU loss in his return to Oxford Lane Kiffin has picked up his fair share of criticism over the years, but if there is one thing no one can argue about the man, it is that he isn't going to change his personality for the sake of the situation. One specific soundbite he delivered after his return to Ole Miss went the wrong way for him and his LSU Tigers perfectly encapsulates that. The Week 3 matchup between LSU and Ole Miss delivered in every way imaginable, which isn't often the case in such highly anticipated events. From the build-up of Kiffin stepping back on the field he coached on for six seasons, to the atmosphere inside the stadium, and to the game itself, it was the epitome of college football. The Rebels jumped out to a commanding 24-7 lead in the first half before the Tigers scored 17 unanswered points to knot things up and set the scene for a fourth quarter that could only be described as pure cinema. LANE KIFFIN WALKED BACK INTO OXFORD AS THE MAIN CHARACTER, BUT OLE MISS AND PETE GOLDING STOLE HIS SPOTLIGHT Ultimately, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, the best player on the field, gave his team the lead back with just over six minutes remaining before LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt threw an interception in the end zone with a minute left to go to seal the deal for the Rebels, 32-24. Speaking with the media after his team's loss, Kiffin admitted it was emotional returning to Ole Miss both on game day itself and in the buildup to the top 10 showdown. Yet, despite the team he left on the eve of last season's College Football Playoff getting its revenge against his LSU Tigers, Kiffin couldn't help but take a subtle shot at Ole Miss fans. "You walk into a storm, ya know," Kiffin said, describing the atmosphere inside the stadium at Ole Miss. "That's what happens a lot of times in these games, you see it all the time. It's a buzzsaw. "You walk in, it's a buildup. The stadium is full an hour early; I guess I had to leave to get them to do that. So, you're welcome," Kiffin concluded with a smile. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! 'HE'S DUST': OLE MISS STUDENTS RIP LANE KIFFIN AS LSU COACH PREPARES FOR HATRED IN OXFORD While Kiffin's comment may have been tongue-in-cheek, he coached in plenty of games during his tenure at Ole Miss when the student section and stadium were near capacity well before kickoff. Saturday's contest, with Kiffin returning to Oxford, provided for one of the most unique setups in college football history, adding an infinite amount of juice to the game, but throwing a jab at the fans who supported you until the final minute of your six-year tenure was an interesting choice was an interesting choice by Kiffin. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Then again, Kiffin can't exactly return to good graces with Rebel fans; he doesn't exactly have anything left to lose. Ole Miss announced on Saturday that it set a new all-time attendance record at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium with 70,033 fans in the stands. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafeb9375342cf4db87d264 6 days left to get ahead at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 te 2026-09-20T14:20:03.785Z 6 days left to get ahead at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Current ticket pricing ends in 6 days on Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join 10,000+ founders, investors and tech leaders at Disrupt and save up to $200 on your ticket until then. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafe94175342cf4db87d258 VSAR’s 2026 mission count as of August surpasses all of 2025 te 2026-09-20T14:10:09.750Z VSAR’s 2026 mission count as of August surpasses all of 2025 The Verde Search and Rescue Posse, which assists the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and other first responders in search and rescue operations in Sedona and the Verde Valley, has surpassed its 2025 mission count of 84. ■ Mission 82: Saturday, Aug. 22, 10:30 a.m. Aerie Trail. VSAR responded to a pai Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafe93e75342cf4db87d234 Hamas allegedly built weapons depots across Europe, planned terror attacks as Oct 7 anniversary neared te 2026-09-20T14:10:06.803Z Hamas allegedly built weapons depots across Europe, planned terror attacks as Oct 7 anniversary neared The German federal prosecutor’s office recently announced that it indicted seven people for allegedly securing weapons for the Hamas terrorist organization, with the goal of launching terrorist attacks on the second remembrance date of the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel. The indictment has catapulted the danger of Hamas’ network in Europe to Israeli, American and European installations and citizens into the spotlight. According to the prosecutor’s office, "All of the accused belong to the foreign terrorist organization Hamas. Some time ago, the organization’s military wing (the so-called Qassam Brigades) began establishing weapons depots in Europe. No later than July 2025, Hamas planned a concrete assassination in Germany or Austria targeting representatives of Israel, people of Jewish faith, or persons with pro-Israel views." The seven suspects were arrested between Oct. 2025 and May 2026. SUSPECTED HAMAS TERRORIST ARRESTED IN GREECE FOR ALLEGEDLY PLOTTING ATTACK ON ISRAELI CRUISE SHIP The statement added, "The attack was to take place in close temporal proximity to the second anniversary of Hamas’s assault on Israel on 7 October 2023 — i.e., in early October 2025." The indictment listed the nationalities and first names and first letter of the last name of the suspects: German national Abed Al G., Danish national Yousif C., Lebanon-born Borhan El-K., Lebanon-born Wael F.M., German national Ahmad I., Lebanon-born Kamel M., Bulgarian national Mohammad S." German law shields the last names of criminal suspects for privacy reasons. The German prosecutors said the suspected Hamas terrorists "had already obtained a functional fully automatic rifle, 13 functional pistols and more than 700 rounds of ammunition. Mohammed A., who is being prosecuted separately, transported some of the weapons to Vienna and stored them there." According to the German paper Die Welt, "One of the accused was working as a confidential informant for Germany’s domestic intelligence agency. The files show that the informant continued reporting to his intelligence handler while allegedly failing to disclose the full extent of his own involvement in obtaining ammunition for the group." EXCLUSIVE: ISRAEL SEIZES VAST IRAN TERROR AXIS ARSENAL WITH SURPRISING FOREIGN ORIGINS Sascha Adamek, a German journalist and the author of the 2026 book "Infiltration: Political Islam Continues Its Advance" told Fox News Digital that "Now the policy of previous federal governments is coming back to haunt them: until 2023 they allowed Hamas and its front organizations to use Germany as a ‘safe haven’ for fundraising and recruitment and also for the radicalization of young people. This dirty deal — that Hamas does not use violence in this country and is therefore left to operate freely — has long been obsolete." According to the most recent Federal German domestic intelligence report, Hamas could have had as many as 650 operatives in Germany during 2025, the last year of tracking. In 2024, 550 Hamas operatives were active and in 2023 the number totaled 450. The intelligence officials wrote in the report that "The figures refer to Germany and are partly estimated and rounded." According to the report, 1,250 Hezbollah operatives are active in Germany. UN AGENCY ACCUSED OF HAMAS TIES SEES ANOTHER EUROPEAN NATION CUT FUNDING When asked why Germany is allowing Hamas and Hezbollah operatives and members to conduct activities within its territory, the press office of the German Federal Ministry of the Interior told Fox News Digital in part, that, "Hamas, which has been banned from operating in Germany since 2023, has a network of supporters and followers; however, for many years they have tended to act with restraint in public and avoid any outward signs of connection to the organization." The Interior Ministry’s press office added that "Hezbollah, which is also subject to a ban on its activities in Germany, is not organized under any nationwide umbrella organization or similar supraregional structure. Rather, its supporters are spread across various associations throughout Germany. The focus of the activities of these associations — which are classified as affiliated with Hezbollah —lies in the religious and cultural spheres, as well as in educational programs for children, youth and adults that promote conservative Islam and a Shi’ite identity. In isolated cases, Hezbollah supporters in Germany have been known to engage in specific acts of support for the organization in Lebanon." When asked if the German government is lax, as critics argue, about eradicating Hamas and Hezbollah terrorism structures, the Interior Ministry said, "On November 2, 2023, the Federal Ministry of the Interior banned the activities of the terrorist organization Hamas in Germany, as these activities violate German criminal law and run counter to the principle of international understanding… Furthermore, its purpose or activities significantly harm the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany. In addition, the Federal Ministry of the Interior had already banned the activities of Hezbollah in Germany on April 30, 2020, as these activities also violate German criminal law and the organization is directed against the principle of international understanding." The interior ministry noted that "Federal and state security authorities consistently investigate leads regarding possible extremist activities as well as acts subject to criminal prosecution and continuously examine all countermeasures available under the rule of law." The statement also said, "The Hamas terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent military operation by Israeli defense forces in the Gaza Strip continue to have an impact on the security situation in Germany and Europe. In addition to the heightened abstract threat level, there continue to be intense pro-Palestinian protests as well as corresponding agitation on social media. Various extremist actors in Germany are inciting hatred and violence against Jews or the State of Israel, or denying its right to exist." GERMAN OFFICIALS WARN ISLAMIST, FAR-LEFT RHETORIC DRIVING SPIKE IN ANTISEMITIC ATTACKS The presence of indicted Lebanese men highlights the alliance between the two U.S-designated terrorist organizations, Hamas and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah. The Iranian regime-backed Hezbollah joined Hamas a day after the Gaza-based terrorist movement invaded Israel in 2023 and slaughtered over 1,200 people. Germany's Die Welt reported, "The prosecutors alleged the weapons operation was also coordinated from Lebanon, where a Hamas operative allegedly oversaw one of the procurement channels linking members of the network across Europe." Israel’s Foreign Ministry seized on the report about the planned Hamas terror attacks in Germany and Austria, posting on X:" Palestinian Hamas was planning terror on the streets of Europe. German prosecutors say Hamas plotted attacks in Berlin and Vienna targeting Jewish communities and Israeli diplomats - part of a network allegedly using Turkey as a base for terror operations against European targets. The goal: mark October 7 with more blood." Matthew Levitt, a leading scholar on Hezbollah and Hamas in Europe from the Washington Institute, told Fox News Digital that "I wrote the only long form, detailed expose on this a while back now in CTC Sentinel [Combating Terrorism Center}, based on court documents and extensive interviews." He added, "Hamas continues plotting in Europe, overseen by senior Qassam Brigades officials in Lebanon and with direct ties to senior Hamas leadership. One of the people arrested in Europe is the son of a senior Hamas leader, Basem Naim." Levitt published his article titled "Hamas Plots in Europe: A Shift Toward External Operations?" in the Oct. 2025 issue of the West Point journal CTC. Levitt cited a 2024 German prosecution indictment of alleged Hezbollah terrorists planning possible attacks against an American military base and Israel's embassy. Levitt wrote "The weapons, German officials concluded, ‘were intended to expand Hamas’ activities in Europe. ‘As the investigation progressed, German authorities determined — based on materials found on one of the defendants’ USB storage devices — that the Hamas operatives were considering specific targets in Germany, including the Israeli embassy in Berlin, the U.S. Ramstein Air Base in Rhineland-Palatinate and the area around Berlin’s Tempelhof airport." Israel’s Ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, warned that Hamas remains a serious security threat. He told the German media outlet, Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND), that "Germany has gone from being a retreat for Hamas to an active terrorist target." He stressed Hamas’ ideology and terrorism affects "all of us" and a coordinated response is required. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafe48b75342cf4db87d0d5 Flagstaff History: Coconino County rejected offer to buy Arizona Snowbowl te 2026-09-20T13:50:03.141Z Flagstaff History: Coconino County rejected offer to buy Arizona Snowbowl This week's look back into Flagstaff's history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafe23475342cf4db87d08a Election 2026 - Candidate Question #13: The requirements to run for public office in Flagstaff te 2026-09-20T13:40:04.670Z Election 2026 - Candidate Question #13: The requirements to run for public office in Flagstaff With the local city council election in November (and a primary in July), the candidates for the Flagstaff City Council who will appear on the ballot have been given the chance to answer a weekly question in no more than… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafdfdf75342cf4db87d051 Nancy Mace goes viral at SEC football game after a simple two-word message, poor Lane & LSU fans arrested te 2026-09-20T13:30:07.256Z Nancy Mace goes viral at SEC football game after a simple two-word message, poor Lane & LSU fans arrested That's right I'm in to cover Sunday Screencaps for SeanJo who had a big day in his life on Saturday. I'll let him address that when he gets back. Let's dive right into what we all experienced Saturday. Lane Kiffin experienced what's being described by some as a world record for middle fingers being aimed at one person over a 24-hour period. The good news this morning is that it seems like everything went well after the game. My social media feeds aren't mentioning any mass arrests in Oxford. That's good news. It's a long season. There's no need to catch a charge this early in September. OLE MISS, LANE KIFFIN SET FOR EMOTIONALLY CHARGED SHOWDOWN 10 MONTHS AFTER BITTER SPLIT Meanwhile, over in South Carolina, Nancy Mace caused her own scene on the Gamecocks' sideline. Two words and this photo turned into 5 MILLION views on Twitter. Nancy, who turns 49 in December, gets how to fire up the SEC base. One thing I'm trying to figure out is if Nancy wore the same top as she was wearing earlier this week when she talked to TMZ about a very pressing topic. You make the call. The turtleneck in the TMZ video looks much higher on her neck, but maybe it's just the angle. • What a performance by Deion's Colorado team last night against Northwestern in a 41-7 loss especially after what the Buffs were saying before the game. • That Northwestern win is being called the biggest power 5 victory since 2020. COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S FIRST FULL SATURDAY IS HERE AND IT'S A CELEBRATION OF AMERICA AT ITS BEST • What happened to Alabama? Yes, they put up 50 on Florida State, but the defense gave up 377 passing yards and 36 points to FSU. Remember this when ESPN starts pushing the SEC agenda later in the season. • I'll say it again: Thank you football gods for creating the quad box on YouTubeTV. I'm watching more football, more random football games, than ever before. YOUTUBE TV IS ABOUT TO CHANGE THE WAY WE WATCH LIVE SPORTS • And it would be malpractice if I didn't mention that Toledo Rockets victory over Temple. UT scored 14 points in like 10 seconds to tie the game and send the game to OT where they won when Temple's QB overthrew a receiver on a potential game-winning two-point conversion. All 900 students in the stands rushed the field. It was invigorating. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps ▶️ YouTube: Screencaps with Joe Kinsey Subscribe for videos, rants, and behind-the-scenes. 🐦 Twitter/X: @JoeKinseyexp Tag me or drop a DM. 📸 Instagram: @OutKickScreencaps You guys need to start tagging me on content you're seeing. 📘 Facebook Page: Screencaps on Facebook 👥 Facebook Group: Join the Screencaps Community 📬 Mail (Thursday Night Mowing League): 27072 Carronade Dr, Unit A 155 Perrysburg, OH 43551 🗞️ Newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here Make sure you're opening it. Don’t hurt the open rate. This was the scene Saturday across the street from the Temple-Toledo game. Screencaps Jr.'s team ran in a big invitational that's held on the grounds of Ottawa Park golf course. Let's just say the grounds crew has its work cut out to bring parts of the course back. This specific part of the course cuts across the 9th fairway. This is just one of many parts of the course that were absolutely torn up, including an area just off the 1st green where a couple of thousand runners turned areas into mud pits. Jr. ran a 12:08.63, good for 4th place, which, in these conditions, seems like a huge victory considering the conditions. During the girls' junior high race, multiple parents walked the course trying to find shoes that were stuck in the mud. Girls were finishing the race missing both shoes. As for the team, the boys roll on. They took home 1st, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 9th and 10th place out of 207 runners. Final team score: 25 points. • Scott K. keeps this short and sweet: I-70 St. Louis to Columbia-pathetic. • Spike emails: I cannot speak of the roads in the west or north but in the south and east….South Carolina’s are horrible.  In driving from south Florida into Georgia on I-95 I didn’t even notice the roads until we entered South Carolina.  Not only did the number of lanes get reduced when crossing into SC, they were in horrible condition.  Whether you are going north or south…you will have to slow down to a crawl, especially on holiday weekends.  Ask anyone trying to get to and from NY, NJ, etc to Florida how bad it is going through SC. The disparity in road quality was even more noticeable when we took highway 26 north out of Spartanburg, SC into North Carolina. The moment we entered NC (big sign welcoming you ) the highway was newly paved, widens into additional lanes, and there were flower planters and trees to beautify the roadside and median. It was actually pretty funny how different it was. I half expected to hear angels singing. One point in SC favor….the gas prices were the cheapest amongst all the states I mentioned. I am assuming they are not taxing the gas as much and thus have less money available for road improvements. So, a trade off. • Steve B. in Grand Junction, who wrote a Hallmark Christmas movie, checks in: Great report from Buffalo. Felt like I was there. Can't believe there was over an hour wait for a beer. Sounds like the Pegulas are leaving a lot of money off the table by not having a few more taps. Did you see any tables body slammed? Kinsey: We didn't see any bodies getting slammed through tables. You have to wait until later in the day to see that stuff. Since we had early access to the stadium, our plan was to get in and get positioned to document the scene inside. I already called my dad to say we have to get up there for a game so he can see tables get smashed. Next time. As for the beer line, it was for the beer horn. I actually felt bad for the beer guys carrying full trays of beers that people wouldn't bother buying because they wanted those horns. BTW, one beer guy I talked to said his sales were pretty low because so many people want a seltzer. • Steven in SW Washington says: Hey Joe, I’m responding to Eric P. in PnW regarding joining a country club (CC).  I’ve been a member of a CC for decades in Washington state as well and I know which course he is referring to that the Senior tour plays each year.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE He needs to run away from this deal for a number of reasons:  1)  25 miles away.  He is not going to jump off his couch to go practice or grab a bite.  Then, after awhile, just going to play a round of golf will feel like a necessary chore to justify the CC bill he is getting each month.  2)  The fact that they are offering that kind of deal with two years to pay off…. free dues for a year…. a food credit…. they NEED you more than want you.  3)  After the free dues wear off, you’ll be sitting watching your beloved Seahawks playing in 40 degrees and rain in December or January and that CC bill will come and you’ll feel like crap because you are not using it.  Finally, if the breakeven math is playing 10-12 times a month, it is a hard no.  I tell friends that are considering joining a club that the math should be 4-6 times a month.  That includes all members of the family playing. There are tons of members at our Club that don’t play that much golf but they have tons of cash to burn, so much that the breakeven math is never a consideration.  • Mike T. in Idaho shocked me by revealing he used to be a country club guy: I have joined two Country Clubs during my golf career, I’m now retired. They both had several advantages I enjoyed! The ability to get a Tee time that worked for me was great. The pride people took in the course itself was nice, no chewed up fairways or greens. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! However, I did find several issues that caused me to not be a part of the CC life majority of my golf career I did get bored playing the same course time after time, you knew what shot to hit on every hole. The clubs I played had very strict guidelines on guests? So my crew couldn’t play with me very often, that sucked. Lastly, the men’s club loved to gamble on every match. I’m not much of a gambler so I didn’t enjoy that. The men’s club strictly played rules golf and I’m not that serious. The advantages are there, but so are the drawbacks. I’d see if you can get a one year membership and try it out and see if it’s a fit for you. #################### That is it this morning. It's time for me to get my weekend started. I'll see you guys bright and early tomorrow for the last day of summer. Let that sink in. Have a great Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafdd8775342cf4db87d00a TRACE GALLAGHER: Common sense isn't old-fashioned. It's exactly what America needs now te 2026-09-20T13:20:07.302Z TRACE GALLAGHER: Common sense isn't old-fashioned. It's exactly what America needs now Since October 2022, I have anchored a TV show called "Fox News @ Night." Monday to Friday, from 11 p.m. until midnight Eastern time, we cover the news that matters, interview compelling guests, and debate the hottest issues. And we do it all in a lively, fast-paced hour of plain-talk television, sending viewers off to bed with a solid grasp of what’s happening in the world and a smile or two as their heads hit the pillow. It’s a modern show, and I don’t just mean the little @ sign in the name. I’m talking about our whole approach to the news. We boil it down and sort it out. We jump right in. And this last one is important: We call BS whenever it’s warranted. Which is often, given all the crap that’s floating around out there. And every night, we include a segment that has become the most memorable 75 seconds in our hour-long show. It’s called the Common Sense Department, and nothing I do on television brings me more joy. TRACE GALLAGHER: COMMON SENSE IS ALIVE IN AMERICA. WE JUST NEED TO LISTEN Every night, I pick something in the news, and I put it through my own filter of hard-earned common sense. You know how TV news works. Every time a major news story breaks—especially a political one—the spin machines start cranking at maximum volume. Suddenly, you’ve got a "panel of experts" flooding your screen, telling you that what you just saw with your own two eyes isn’t actually happening. They’ll look you in the face and insist everything is "deeply nuanced" or "incredibly complex." But let’s be real: Most of the time, it’s not complex at all.  My job is simple, even if it’s harder than it looks. I react like a normal, intelligent person who’s been around the block a few times, seen the games people play, and isn’t buying the nonsense anymore. You see it, I see it, and we’re going to call it exactly like it is. That’s why we call it the Common Sense Department. And how do I do it? That’s easy. I rely on the commonsensical lessons I can pluck from my own life and the lives of the people around me. The wisdom I was raised with. What personal experience has taught me along the way. The values of family, faith, sports, community, history, and patriotism. Insights drawn from stories exactly like the ones in this book. Just like life, it’s every-thing mushed together before it’s run through one person’s admittedly quirky brain. Mine. What a rare treat it is! Every night in the Common Sense Department, I really get to be me! And the viewers keep saying, "Give us more." I know this from the ratings. I know it from the social media comments and the emails. I know it from the people I run across when I’m out covering stories and just living my life. And I know it from the mugs. FOX NEWS CHANNEL OUTDRAWS ABC, NBC, CBS IN JULY WEEKDAY PRIMETIME WHILE THUMPING MS NOW, CNN ACROSS BOARD Yes, the mugs. At one point, we printed up some coffee mugs with the snarky slogan, "DID I OFFEND YOU WITH MY COMMON SENSE?" People couldn’t get enough of them. We keep needing to print more. Thousands and thousands and thousands more. The way things are going, our sarcastic call for common sense has really struck a nerve. As I mentioned, our Common Sense Department segments are seventy-five seconds long. Not two minutes, not one minute—always seventy-five seconds. And that’s no accident. One time, we tried doing the Common Sense Department in a minute. It felt like a wind sprint. Another time, we said, "Let’s do two minutes." It felt like a drive across Texas with kids in the car. "Are we THERE yet?" CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION "No, we’re NOT there yet—and we’re not stopping at Buc-ees!" That’s one of the great things about common sense. You can pack it into the TV equivalent of a carry-on bag. It isn’t too bulky or hard to handle. And whenever you happen to need it, it’ll be right there. I am not the first person to become a big fan of common sense. Thomas Paine beat me to it by almost 250 years. Of all the Founding Fathers, Paine is one of the most unlikely and least understood. If you’d known him back in England, you never would have thought he’d amount to much. He washed out as a schoolteacher. His tailor shop failed. He was fired from his job as a tax inspector for "claiming to have inspected goods he did not inspect."  He had to sell his house to avoid debtors’ prison. He really, really hated taxes and wrote a pamphlet op-posing them. When an American named Benjamin Franklin showed up in London in 1774 as a voice opposing British colonial rule, the two men struck up an instant friendship. It was Franklin who urged Paine to move to Philadelphia, where the American said revolution was in the air. Editor's note: Excerpted "TURNS OUT THEY WERE RIGHT ALL ALONG: Life Lessons I Learned…Eventually" by Trace Gallagher. Copyright 2026 by Trace Gallagher. Published with permission from Harper and HarperCollins Publishers. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM TRACE GALLAGHER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafdd8675342cf4db87d001 Sorority rush gets Ozempic makeover as some college women resort to weight-loss injections te 2026-09-20T13:20:06.602Z Sorority rush gets Ozempic makeover as some college women resort to weight-loss injections As GLP-1 medications continue to surge in popularity for weight loss and diabetes treatment, their use is rising among younger adults — with anecdotal reports suggesting the trend is making its way onto college campuses. Market research has shown that GLP-1s – including semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) – are growing fastest among adults under 40, particularly young women. A 2024 analysis published in JAMA found that 162,439 young adults ages 18 to 25 received at least one dispensed GLP-1 prescription in 2023. Women accounted for 76.4% of those patients, although the analysis included medications prescribed for both diabetes and weight management. PATIENTS TAKING WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS OFTEN MAKE 5 CRITICAL MISTAKES, DOCTOR WARNS Separately, the 2025 Monitoring the Future survey found that 2% of students in grades 8, 10 and 12 reported using a prescription GLP-1 medication, while another 2% said they had used one without a prescription. A recent feature in The Cut, "The Secret 'Ozempidemic' on Sorority Row," argues that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have quietly become part of campus culture at some elite universities, particularly within the competitive sorority recruitment process. Three female students interviewed under pseudonyms said they were using compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide to improve their chances during rush and to meet an increasingly thin beauty ideal. The students described a pressure to look extremely thin, noting that social media and weight-loss competitions among friends have fueled increased GLP-1 use. POPULAR GLP-1 WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS LINKED TO POTENTIALLY DEADLY BRAIN DISORDER "For many young women who have just arrived on campus, thinness feels like the ticket into the best possible college experience," one student said. "I didn't realize that someone who was 19 and also not super-overweight could get on it. I was like, ‘I gotta hop on,’" another said. One former sorority recruiter said, "It's like, 'Well, there's no excuse for people to be fat because they could just get a GLP-1.'" Jay Campbell, longevity and peptide expert and bestselling author, said that while these drugs were built to solve a metabolic crisis, they've been "hijacked as a cosmetic shortcut." "For someone who's metabolically dysregulated, they are a genuine medical intervention," he told Fox News Digital. "But to a 20-year-old sorority member with a normal BMI, they look like an aesthetic hack in a syringe." "Sororities are built on social visibility and constant comparison," Campbell said. "Everyone is looking at everyone's Instagram." "When one girl drops 15 pounds in six weeks, that news spreads through the sorority house faster than any diet fad in history, because the results are fast, dramatic, and don't require the discipline of nutrition or training." College-aged women already tend to have "high body-image sensitivity," he noted, which is heightened in the age of "a full-scale social contagion." OZEMPIC USERS MAY BE MAKING A MAJOR WEIGHT-LOSS MISTAKE, NEW STUDY SUGGESTS "Many of these young women grew up already fighting disordered relationships with food and their physical bodies, and [now] you have a medication that can play on their insecurities." That’s not to say GLP-1s don’t benefit many patients. In clinical studies of people taking the medications for obesity, fat mass generally accounts for more of the lost weight than lean mass, Campbell pointed out. "The peptide isn't catabolic by itself – the real risk is that a healthy 20-year-old who isn't obese has far less metabolic and muscular reserve to lose from in the first place." When a young woman loses weight rapidly without consuming enough protein or doing resistance training, she may lose a greater proportion of lean mass, Campbell warned. Rapid weight loss can also contribute to the facial or body changes sometimes referred to as "Ozempic face" and "Ozempic body." For college students considering a weight-loss medication, Campbell recommends taking the following five steps before beginning treatment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "If you're not obese or metabolically compromised, ask yourself honestly why you're taking a medication designed for a disease you don't have," Campbell suggested. While muscle loss is preventable, it requires work that most people using these drugs for cosmetic reasons aren't doing, Campbell said. "That means real protein intake, not a protein bar as an afterthought, and resistance training," he advised. "Skip both, and you will absolutely lose muscle tissue that you cannot easily get back at 20 years old." While adequate protein intake and resistance training may help reduce muscle loss, the amount of lean mass lost varies from person to person. "Fertility matters here in a way most college students never think about," Campbell said. GLP-1 medications should not be used for weight loss during pregnancy, experts agree. Semaglutide labeling advises stopping Wegovy at least two months before a planned pregnancy. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Tirzepatide has been shown to reduce the effectiveness of oral hormonal contraceptives during treatment initiation and dose increases, so the FDA advises using an alternate method for four weeks during those periods. Mental health still deserves attention, particularly for young adults with depression, anxiety, eating disorders or a history of using food to cope emotionally. While the FDA has found no increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior from GLP-1 medications, patients should tell their prescriber about any new or worsening mood symptoms. "Nobody knows what 10 or 20 years of GLP-1 use looks like in a woman who started at 20 with a normal body weight, because that population barely existed in the clinical trials," Campbell cautioned. "Consider this a reminder to stop treating a powerful metabolic medication like a lifestyle accessory." While GLP-1 medications can suppress appetite, Campbell added, "they will not fix a broken metabolic foundation or whatever underlying reason a 20-year-old feels she needs to lose weight in the first place." "We’ve built a pharmaceutical shortcut that used to require months of behavior change, and young women in high-visibility social environments are early adopters of anything that changes how they look, fast." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Campbell stressed that treatment should involve a qualified prescriber who evaluates the patient’s medical history and goals, provides appropriate monitoring, adjusts the dose as needed and helps manage potential side effects. Fox News Digital reached out to the National Panhellenic Conference and to GLP-1 manufacturers requesting comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafdd8575342cf4db87cff8 El-Sayed’s Senate bid raises new concerns over a powerful privilege that comes with the job te 2026-09-20T13:20:05.833Z El-Sayed’s Senate bid raises new concerns over a powerful privilege that comes with the job Conservatives who spoke with Fox News Digital are raising concerns about what could happen if Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed wins his election and, by virtue of holding office, becomes eligible to receive certain classified information. Unlike congressional staffers and many executive-branch officials, senators are not required to obtain a formal executive-branch security clearance to be eligible for classified information related to their official duties. If El-Sayed wins in November, he would not have to go through the same formal security-clearance process as many other government officials because members of Congress are generally considered eligible for access to classified information by virtue of holding elected office. Those issues have raised concerns among some national security and policy experts. COUNTERTERRORISM EXPERT WARNS ABDUL EL-SAYED SENATE BID RAISES HOMELAND SECURITY CONCERNS "Anyone refusing to disavow America-hater Hasan Piker should never be elected to Congress. El-Sayed will use his perch in the Senate to undermine America and empower its enemies," Daniel Samet, a research fellow specializing in Middle East policy at the center-right American Enterprise Institute, told Fox News Digital. Samet argued that El-Sayed has associated with people who support the intifada and terrorist causes and that he has shown sympathy for radical Islamist ideology. Fox News Digital and other outlets have reported on El-Sayed’s appearances and political relationships with individuals who have expressed support for or made favorable statements about U.S.-designated terrorist organizations. In April, for instance, El-Sayed was introduced at a campaign rally by Amir Makled, a man who previously celebrated dead members of the terrorist organization Hezbollah as "martyr[s]." A few months later, at a mosque opening, El-Sayed shared a stage with Sheikh Fadhel al-Sahlani, a cleric who has previously praised Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack and made remarks minimizing the number of Jews killed in the Holocaust. EL-SAYED’S ISNA APPEARANCE DRAWS SCRUTINY OVER CONTROVERSIAL SPEAKERS He also accepted an endorsement from Osama Siblani, who has praised both Hamas and Hezbollah. Critics have also pointed to El-Sayed’s relationship with Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who once said that America "deserved 9/11." El-Sayed has since called that statement "dumb," and distanced himself from Piker, though stopped short of totally disavowing him. "Abdul’s running to keep Americans safe and bring down costs for Michigan families. Mike Rogers spent his entire career selling out Michigan, and has directly profited off shady business dealings with foreign companies," campaign spokesperson Cole Wozniak told Fox News Digital. "Rogers made hundreds of thousands of dollars working for companies that partnered with Chinese firms posing ‘national security threats’ to the US, and worked for a Saudi-linked company that pushed for regulations that could have ‘enabled Saudi Arabia to develop nuclear weapons.’ Mike Rogers got rich selling out Michiganders and he can’t be trusted to keep us safe," the statement continued. On China, the El-Sayed spokesperson was apparently referencing Rogers’ work in the telecommunications industry at companies that had business dealings involving Huawei. While serving in the House, Rogers was a vocal critic of Huawei. The Saudi Arabia jab was a reference to Rogers' work with a Saudi-linked company that drew criticism over its efforts to transfer nuclear energy technology to the Middle Eastern kingdom. The Rogers campaign did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Thursday. Beyond El-Sayed’s professional relationships, critics have also pointed to statements and past employment involving members of his family. FATWAS, HOLY WARS AND SOCIALISM: INSIDE THE ISLAMIC CONFERENCE WHERE EL-SAYED DREW A HERO’S WELCOME "His affiliation with communists like Hasan Piker who claimed America deserved 9/11 combined with repeated calls to abolish ICE compound these concerns. Senators handle sensitive intelligence with major national security implications; Giving someone like El-Sayed access would put American lives at risk," Heritage Action government relations director Chip Wyatt, who previously served as a mid-level staffer to Sen. Mike Lee, told Fox News Digital. The Senate hopeful’s half-sister has also been criticized over an "October 7th blessing" she posted on the first anniversary of the 2023 Hamas attack. El-Sayed previously told Fox News Digital that, while he loves his sister, the two have disagreements as it relates to foreign policy. His campaign has also stressed that no one speaks for El-Sayed except for the man himself. Some have suggested that, with the crop of Democratic Socialists of America affiliated candidates making runs for office in 2026, the alleged problem could be much bigger than just El-Sayed. "I think it's a huge issue, and I don't think it stops at just him," America First Works president Ashley Hayek told Fox News Digital. "You have to look at all the candidates that are being adored by groups like the DSA, the Working Families Party, UnidosUS, the Party for Socialism and Liberation — they're all tied together. A lot of these groups are also funded by Neville Singham." A 2023 New York Times investigation identified Singham as a major funder within a network of U.S. activist organizations that the newspaper reported had connections to pro-Beijing messaging. CONGRESS IS A HUGE TARGET FOR SPIES. MEMBERS AND STAFF NEED A WAKE-UP CALL AND TRAINING Concerns that a senator could leak information they’re not supposed to are not merely hypothetical, according to Bryce Poole, a senior legal fellow at Advancing American Freedom, a think tank affiliated with former Vice President Mike Pence. "It was not that long ago, it was 2024, when Robert Menendez was prosecuted and convicted for being a foreign agent of Egypt essentially and in 2025 I believe he was sentenced to 11 years," Poole, who specializes in national security law, told Fox News Digital. "Now, if I recall correctly none of this stuff that he actually shared with the Egyptians was alleged to have been classified, but it was still non-public information that was sensitive information that he only had access to by virtue of his office as a senator. So it's not that this is just a hypothetical problem." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafdb2f75342cf4db87cfb4 FanDuel Promo Code: $350 in Bonus Bets up for Grabs Ahead of Colts vs Chiefs te 2026-09-20T13:10:07.428Z FanDuel Promo Code: $350 in Bonus Bets up for Grabs Ahead of Colts vs Chiefs Looking to get in on a bit of the action to cap off your Sunday of watching football? 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This isn’t the first time the Bears have talked about moving to Indiana, as there were discussions in the late 1990s, but none were serious. Now? The discussions are as serious as Ben Johnson saying he wants the Bears to have the highest-scoring offense in NFL history. Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said that while the city has been preparing for this, even he didn’t think the work would eventually lead to Hammond potentially becoming the next home of the Bears. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "We did a lot of things in Hammond and in Indiana to prepare us for this day," McDermott told OutKick in a recent interview. "But you know, I'd be lying to you if I told you I thought that when we were doing this, I thought we'd be the future home of the Chicago Bears." The Bears completed their review of the Lost Marsh site in Hammond while also doing their due diligence on the Lake Terminal site. McDermott said those potential sites for a stadium came to be through efforts to clean up the area. "The site that we're talking about right now, if you were looking at it when I first took over, it was I don't think the Bears would have even thought it was possible to locate a stadium there because there was so many different landowners. it was underutilized and it was just old-fashioned, old thinking," McDermott said. "For the first two or three terms, in cooperation with the state government, we started assembling dozens and dozens of acres and we got it to where we have about 300 acres available." But even throughout the process of assembling the acreage, it was never done with the thought the it could one day be the home of the Bears. "I'll be honest with you, never in a million years did I think that we'd one day be the home—the future home of the Chicago Bears. We were just doing it to clean up and hoping that good things would happen and improve the quality of life," McDermott said. However, acquiring and developing land wasn’t the only thing Hammond did to prepare for the Bears. The state of Indiana has more favorable property tax caps than Illinois, which McDermott said was of interest to the Bears. "Another thing that Indiana did to prepare for this day was there's a gap from one side of the state line to the other in what it costs to run a household, what it costs to run a business, and in Indiana, we enshrine tax caps, property tax caps, into our constitution. And one of the buzzwords of this whole ordeal with the Bears is property tax certainty, which is something the Bears are interested in, and they can't get property tax certainty in Illinois," McDermott said. "And certainly in year zero and for the next 30 years, they certainly can't get property tax certainty. And in Indiana, ours are enshrined in our constitution. You can't pay over 1%, 2% or 3% depending on your classification." Heather Ennis, president and CEO of the Northwest Indiana Forum, told OutKick in a recent interview that Northwest Indiana has seen billions of dollars invested in the region, not including any potential deal with the Bears. "We're a $52 billion regional economy and we're seeing in the last 10 months over $30 billion of investment committed to the region, and that doesn't even include any of the Bears conversation. So we're really seeing people be bullish on Northwest Indiana and the opportunities that are coming to the region," Ennis told OutKick. Another thing working in Hammond’s favor? Complete cooperation across the board. WWE NXT STAR TALKS CHICAGO BEARS' POSSIBLE MOVE TO INDIANA: 'WHAT THE F?' McDermott said he has never seen more bipartisan cooperation in his 23 years than he has during the Bears discussions. "I'm in my sixth term and I've never seen the coordination across federal, state, bipartisan, Republican and Democratic lines, everybody working in lockstep. And I mean from the U.S. senators in Indiana, both of them are working on this project. The congressman in Indiana who's a Democrat, both U.S. senators are Republicans, the governor is a Republican and I'm a Democrat. And you wouldn't know it at all when you're looking at everybody working so hard on this project," McDermott said "Governor Braun has been a great leader for Indiana. He is helping Hammond out tremendously. And this is a Democratic city that probably didn’t vote for Governor Braun for governor. So the bipartisanship, the federal partnerships that we have with the state partnerships, you need all that. And quite frankly, we started off on one location in Hammond and sort of changed course a couple months ago and nothing changed. We just shifted modes up here. And I think that impressed the - it was literally a gear shift and we just rolled right with it and they're the customer." "If this is what the Bears want us to look at, no problem, sir. And we get to work. And it's been very business friendly. I think the Bears would tell you they're very impressed with the bipartisanship and the total cooperation they've received from Indiana." This is not the first time the Bears have considered moving to Indiana. In the late 1990s, they considered moving to Gary, Indiana. But it didn’t work out, which is why McDermott, among many others, was skeptical that the Bears were serious about making a move this time around. "I'll be honest with you, I started off skeptical. I really did because we've been through this drill before in Northwest Indiana in the '90s, a similar type of situation with the Bears. The location was supposed to be the city of Gary at the time and that never panned out. And there was a lot of skepticism in Northwest Indiana that the Bears were never serious in the '90s and they're probably not serious now," McDermott said. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "So, I had that lingering doubt, but I'm a mayor. I'm a longtime mayor. I'm an economic development guy. I like to close deals. So, as a mayor, even if you think there's not much of a possibility, you're still going to work your tail off to try to make it happen. And that's the approach I took to it." McDermott said he was brought in last year around the holidays but that Gov. Mike Braun and the speaker of the House were involved long before he was. McDermott said he had to sign nondisclosure agreements to keep things quiet. For McDermott, things didn’t feel real until he got a call from a big company that he declined to identify about the potential acquisition of its property. "When I started to finally feel like this was the real deal, I remember there was a big company in my city," McDermott said. "But a big company called my office and it panicked because they got calls from the state of Indiana about their property being acquired. And that's when I was like, 'Okay.’" "It was a big company and they were like, 'Mayor, do you know what's going on? Why is the state of Indiana interested in buying our property?' And we couldn't tell them why, but there were a lot of high fives in City Hall that day because that's when it hit me. Wow, this isn't the 1990s. This is a totally different ordeal." As for Soldier Field, the Bears’ lease runs through 2033, but they can pay a fee to break the lease early. Soldier Field is about 40 miles south of Halas Hall — the team’s headquarters in Lake Forest — and Hammond is about 20 miles south of the team’s lakefront stadium. Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston was the lead House sponsor of Senate Bill 27, which passed with ease. The bill created a funding mechanism for the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to build a future stadium in the state. Huston said the Bears moving to Indiana would create opportunities that would last for generations. "This project would be a transformational opportunity for Northwest Indiana. It would deliver lasting benefits across the region and our entire state, building on a foundation that’s already been put in place for the last two decades. Northwest Indiana is experiencing tremendous growth and potential, and an investment of this scale would take that to another level — bringing new jobs and businesses, attracting visitors and residents, and creating opportunities that will benefit Hoosiers for generations," Huston told OutKick in a statement. "Indiana has created an environment that keeps costs low for businesses and families, attracts investment, supports job growth and expands opportunity. When the potential of this project presented itself, state and local leaders recognized its potential and moved quickly. That combination of a low-cost, forward-looking environment and a willingness to get things done is what continues to attract businesses, investment and people to Indiana." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Becoming the new home of a professional football team means a lot more than just building a stadium and then calling it a day. The city also needs to have requisite infrastructure to harbor tens of thousands of fans, highways and roads for them to travel on. With Hammond on the southern tip of Lake Michigan, McDermott said the utility infrastructure is already well developed. "We have a lot of big businesses here. We have industrial businesses here. We have a data center here. We have big users of energy and our infrastructure. Hammond's located just to the south of the tip of Lake Michigan. So, all of the infrastructure, the utilities, the highways, the rail lines go through Hammond. And in a project like this, the fact that the utility infrastructure is already so built up because we're the southern tip of Lake Michigan is helping us tremendously when we're looking at bringing in a stadium because the stadium needs heavy infrastructure," McDermott said. McDermott said Arlington Heights, Illinois, about 30 miles northwest of Chicago and another location the Bears are considering, faces a challenge in terms of infrastructure, while Hammond doesn’t have that same issue. While Hammond doesn’t face that same issue, McDermott said the area does need significant highway, interstate and road infrastructure improvements, but it already has a good blueprint. "Although we're going to need a massive infusion of highway and off-interstate and road infrastructure improvements, there's $600 million built into this deal for infrastructure improvements around the proposed footprint of the stadium. We already have a good blueprint and it's only going to get bigger and better," McDermott said. Ennis said Indiana has all the infrastructure needed to bring a project like this to fruition, calling Indiana "the crossroads of America." "We are the region that built America. Over 25% of the nation's steel is built here and in our region, and so we have all of the infrastructure to be able to bring a project like this to fruition. We've got great highway infrastructure connectivity to Chicago. We've double tracked the commuter rail line and have an extension of that commuter rail line to extend down further into Lake County," Ennis said. "We are truly part of the Chicago metro area, and so that great base of infrastructure that is already here with the beautiful waterfront, the great highway infrastructure, the commuter rail system. There definitely will need to be improvements made to continue to connect these sites to the opportunities that already exist, but other regions around the country drool over the infrastructure that we have here in Northwest Indiana." For fans who are concerned about the stadium moving from Soldier Field to Hammond, McDermott admitted it’s easier to get to Soldier Field but said there are many ways to commute to Indiana. "If you're in downtown Chicago, I understand that it was a lot easier to go to Soldier Field, but we are connected by highway. We're connected by water during certain times of year and by rail. It's far easier to get to Hammond and quicker than it would be to get to Arlington Heights," McDermott said. "And the Bears could build a heck of a lot more stadium in Indiana than they could in Illinois right now because of the financial situation in Indiana versus Illinois. So, if you're a true fan of the Chicago Bears, I think we're going to have a better fan experience in Indiana. I think the team's going to be better in Indiana." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER McDermott made it clear: The Chicago Bears will remain the Chicago Bears. A name change was never discussed. "Not even once. There is nothing. Listen, there's some Hammond Bears stuff going around Northwest Indiana, but I'm sure the Bears didn't authorize it. I just want you to know that was never—it's more of a local pride thing," McDermott said. "Everybody knows the Chicago Bears are the Chicago Bears. That's never been broached by the state government or by the city government. The Chicago Bears are an icon, and there's no way we'd ever ask them to change their name." The Bears themselves have echoed the same sentiment. "We will be the Chicago Bears whether we’re in Arlington or whether we’re in Hammond," Bears chairman George McCaskey said in August. McDermott also made it clear that while many people assume Indiana residents are automatically Indianapolis Colts fans, Northwest Indiana is Bears country. "I know we're in Indiana. I know everybody thinks just because of our address in Indiana that we're Colts fans. That is not the case. In Northwest Indiana, it's the Bears, and probably the Packers are probably the second most liked team. The Colts are probably third in the region where we're talking about right now, but it's Bears country. So, like I said, I want the Bears to be good this year because everybody's happy when the Bears are good," McDermott said. The Bears scored 59 points in their Week 1 win against the Carolina Panthers, dominating in the red zone. Using an analogy in which a touchdown means the Bears are officially moving to Hammond, McDermott said the ball is currently in the red zone. "We're in the red zone for sure. So, where are we in the red zone? I think the only people that could answer that is Mr. McCaskey and Kevin Warren. But I definitely think we're in the red zone and there's a lot of work going on, and it's hard to punch the ball into the end zone, and that's where we are right now," McDermott said. "When you're in the red zone, the defense is tightened up and everybody's shoved into a little box and it's even harder to score. I think that's where we are right now, but we're going to punch it in." McDermott said the ball is in the hands of McCaskey and Bears President Kevin Warren and that things are out of his control. "The ball is 100% in their court. So, I try not to make promises. I realize this is not in my control. I hope that it's done sooner. I hope that the Bears choose Hammond and we start moving forward, and that's all it is really. It's hoping," McDermott said. "But, you know, the Bears are going to do it when they're comfortable, and if they're going to invest billions of dollars into a piece of property, they got to be very comfortable that what they're doing is the right thing, and that's what they're doing and I don't blame them, you know?" Ennis said while landing the Bears would be great for Indiana, the Bears should feel just as excited about choosing such a booming area. "The Bears would—we would be lucky to have the Bears come here, but they would be just as lucky to locate here because we really have our act together and our communities are really working in lockstep to make those investments happen. Working together with the state, you know, across the entire platform to really make things happen," Ennis said. As a Bears fan, McDermott doesn’t want to disrupt the team and bug McCaskey or Warren too much. 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MYSTERIOUS 3,000-YEAR-OLD HOARD WITH VIOLENTLY SMASHED SWORD EMERGES DURING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT The homeowner, who wished to remain anonymous, called the discovery "the biggest surprise of my life" after stumbling upon the hoard while doing yardwork. "It should have been just a few hours of hard gardening to remove stubborn grass, stones and gravel in relation to a new tiled terrace," the person said. About half an hour into the work, the homeowner struck "something that made a strange sound." The person added, "At first I thought it was old iron or fence wire as well as some potsherds, but when I started digging with my hands, I could suddenly fish one metal object after another out of the ground." ANCIENT VIKING SWORD DISCOVERED 'STICKING UP OUT OF THE GROUND' AFTER 1,300 YEARS The individual said that "after a short time of careful work, it dawned on me that it was jewelry, coins and silver bars." The hoard, which was buried in a clay vessel, is believed to date to the 10th century. It contains around 700 objects and fragments, including silver ingots, bracelets, coins, a small Thor's hammer and various pieces of cut silver. It's Denmark's largest known Viking Age silver hoard, according to North Jutland Museums. The find eclipses the previous record holder — a roughly 14-pound Terslev hoard — and weighs nearly three times as much. DISCOVERY BENEATH SOCCER FIELD REVEALS MASSIVE MEDIEVAL CONVENT LOST FOR CENTURIES Some 320 objects with a total weight of 14 pounds were still in the original clay vessel, while the rest were found in the ground around the site. The homeowner will not keep the treasure. Under Danish law, the hoard belongs to the state — though the finder is eligible to receive a reward. The discovery came after archaeologists recovered six Viking Age gold arm rings from the same area earlier in 2026, Torben Sarauw, head of cultural heritage at North Jutland Museums in northern Denmark, told Fox News Digital. "Almost everything about this discovery surprised me," Sarauw said. "We did not expect that the same area would also produce one of the largest Viking Age silver hoards ever found in Denmark." TREASURE HUNTERS STRIKE GOLD AFTER YEARS OF DISAPPOINTMENT WITH FIND WORTH A FORTUNE He said the hoard "is remarkable because of both its size and its contents. "It contains an unusually large number of silver ingots," Sarauw went on. "One ingot bears runic inscriptions that may have been intended to protect the treasure, while others are marked with Thor's hammers and Christian crosses." He added, "The combination of pagan and Christian symbols, together with the runic inscription and the sheer quantity of silver, makes the find unique." The owner of the hoard must have been "extremely wealthy and of very high social status," Sarauw noted, though the individual's identity is lost to time. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "The size of the hoard suggests access to extensive networks of trade, exchange and perhaps political power," the official said.  "The discovery also indicates that Himmerland was home to a significant center of wealth during the Viking Age, something we are only beginning to understand." Sarauw said hoards were typically buried to safeguard wealth during uncertain times.  This treasure may be connected to another silver hoard found nearby several years ago. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "Someone who buried more than 18 kilograms [40 pounds] of silver was clearly concerned about losing it," he said. "One possible explanation is that the owner died before he could recover his treasure, perhaps while traveling or taking part in an overseas expedition. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafcf7975342cf4db87cdbc Fantasy doesn’t need another 'Game of Thrones.' It needs what Tolkien understood te 2026-09-20T12:20:09.436Z Fantasy doesn’t need another 'Game of Thrones.' It needs what Tolkien understood Tales of dragons, noble kings, evil empires, heroic quests and the battle between light and darkness have captured imaginations across cultures for years. We’re drawn to the adventure of legends and lore because something deep inside us longs to be filled with wonder. Our hearts ache to know that courage still means something, that love is worth fighting for and that the world holds more mystery than the mundanity of our daily routines. Tolkien and Lewis understood this and built Middle-earth and Narnia as entire worlds where wonder and danger were intertwined, and courage was meaningful because it came at a cost. Their books are still adored generations later because they never confused darkness with goodness. Today, the epic fantasy genre is more popular than ever, with audiences spending billions annually consuming comics, toys, books, movies and video games. But much of it betrays what made it great. RUSSELL CROWE SAYS 'GLADIATOR II' FAILED BECAUSE IT LACKED ORIGINAL FILM'S 'MORAL CORE' Somewhere in recent years, creators began to confuse being mature with being explicit, turning the industry into a clickbait factory pumping out gratuitous sex and violence to lure eyeballs and dollars. Even worse, the industry seems to be trying to sneak it all in under parents’ noses. Pick up one of the best-selling fantasy series of the last few years and you will likely find yourself in a world the cover never warned you about. "A Court of Thorns and Roses" and "Fourth Wing" are marketed as young adult fiction in stores and school libraries despite graphic content throughout — part of the trend toward darker and more explicit YA publishing. The "Game of Thrones" universe shows where that trajectory ends. The book series alone portrays 214 separate acts of rape across 117 named victims, and a survey of the show’s own viewers concluded its pervasive sexual violence served no purpose in the story at all. WE SHOULD TELL REAL AMERICAN ADVENTURE STORIES TO TEACH OUR BOYS ABOUT HEROES The smut is a distraction from the good of fantasy: the imagined worlds, heroes and adventures that call its fans to a higher ethos. The question, then, is not whether evil exists, but whether fantasy creators ask their video game players to fight it or practice it, whether fantasy authors craft stories that expose darkness or train an audience to enjoy it. This does not mean every creature, battle, or supernatural power is evil. The Bible is full of supernatural events. It contains war, betrayal, demons, giants, dragons, sorcery and miracles. "The Lord of the Rings" depicts monsters, magic, death, corruption and the temptation of power. But these stories make clear that evil has consequences, courage matters and darkness is never confused with goodness. Children who read the "Chronicles of Narnia" must confront serious themes of deception, sacrifice and death, yet come to understand that goodness is worth dying for. DIRECTOR OF NEW ‘LORD OF THE RINGS’ REJECTS ‘POLITICALLY CORRECT’ CASTING AFTER SUGGESTIONS FILM IS TOO WHITE And these are some of the best-selling titles of all time. Clearly, fantasy fans want danger, powerful enemies, imperfect characters, adventure, wonder, humor and hope. But do we really want our 15-year-olds engrossed in pornography, vulgarity, hopelessness or stories that present evil as good? It would be easy to hear all of this and assume the answer is to steer strictly toward faith-based and conservative entertainment. Yet conservative or Christian creators must also do better. Audiences expect excellent writing, acting, music, visuals and production. Traditional or even Christian values cannot save a boring story, uninspiring characters, unconvincing worlds or bad gameplay. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Tolkien and Lewis did not build Middle Earth or Narnia as a sermon in disguise. The truth inside their worlds came alive because the craft came first. That is the standard worth chasing. Not just a cleaner version of what already exists, but a new golden age of fantasy, written by authors, filmmakers and studios — Christian and secular alike — willing to do the harder work of making something genuinely good. To every storyteller reading this: the desire for wonder without wreckage is enormous. We need to craft worlds worth losing ourselves in for an afternoon, with heroes worth following into the dark because we trust they’re going to lead us back into the light. We need to remember what made fantasy worth loving in the first place and go write it again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafcf7875342cf4db87cdb3 Alix Earle’s stepmom owns ‘reckless’ past, from Spitzer escort scandal to affair with influencer’s dad te 2026-09-20T12:20:08.744Z Alix Earle’s stepmom owns ‘reckless’ past, from Spitzer escort scandal to affair with influencer’s dad Ashley Dupré isn’t running from her "reckless" past anymore. Alix Earle’s stepmother opened up about the choices that once made her tabloid fodder, including her connection to the Eliot Spitzer prostitution scandal and her affair with the influencer’s married father. Alix, 25, shot to fame on TikTok and has built a massive following by sharing her life online – including, at times, the complicated family history that played out in the tabloids when she was a child. Ashley was thrust into the national spotlight in 2008 when she was identified as an escort connected to then-New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer in the prostitution scandal that preceded his resignation. "At 19, while working as a cocktail waitress, a man approached me and told me I could make $1,000 an hour going on dates with high-profile men," she wrote in an essay for Elle. "My first answer was no, but I kept his card. Eventually, I made the call. I could spend paragraphs explaining why. I was young. I wanted money and independence. I’d spent years operating in survival mode and had become very good at compartmentalizing. But ultimately, I made the call. It was my decision." ALIX EARLE SPOTTED DANCING WITH TOM BRADY IN ST. BARTS: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION According to Ashley, she managed the work for two years without anyone knowing. "Then, when I was 22, the FBI knocked on my door and showed me a photograph of a man I had seen," she explained. "I didn’t know who he was. When they told me he was the governor of New York, I couldn’t begin to understand what was about to happen." What followed was a level of attention Ashley said she never could have anticipated. "Soon, my stage name and face were on the front page of The New York Post. There was an almost ridiculous irony to it," she recalled. "I had come to New York City wanting to be noticed, and suddenly everyone noticed me – for the one thing I never wanted anyone to know." ‘DUCK DYNASTY’ STAR SADIE ROBERTSON HUFF ADMITS ‘FEARS’ OVER PUTTING HER KIDS ON REALITY TV Ashley said she can now look back at that period without minimizing the role she played. "Context isn’t absolution. I made choices. Some were reckless," she wrote. "Some were selfish. They had consequences. I can own all of that without believing those choices have to be the most interesting thing about me forever." Ashley's affair with TJ hit the tabloids in 2008, months after she made headline news with the Spitzer scandal. The two had met by chance at a restaurant in New Jersey and things escalated from there. "We talked for five or six hours, and our connection was immediate," Ashley recalled. "TJ was married," she admitted. "We crossed a line we shouldn’t have crossed, and I take responsibility for my part in that. Our choices affected and hurt other people, including his wife, Alisa, and daughters, Alix and Ashtin, and I don’t take that lightly." Alix was just a child when the affair turned her family life into tabloid news. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "I remember the day very clearly," Alix said on a 2023 episode of "Call Her Daddy." "Paparazzi had shown up at my house and my mom quickly kind of got me and my sister out of the house over to our cousins. We stayed there for a few days and I had no idea what was going on. I didn't know they were paparazzi. I thought news broadcasters were interviewing the neighbors." While Alix was too young to understand what was happening at the time, she later discovered who Ashley was. "It was in like fourth grade," she told host Alex Cooper. "I started to kind of hear commentary from people and I had an iPad at the time. I'm Googling my family and, all of a sudden, I see that the past two years of my life had been a lie." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "My dad had an affair with someone who was well-known for her job having sexual relations with high-class people and one of them was even the governor of New York," Alix said. "She was very well-known from that and, in turn, my dad's affair became a very public situation." Ashley and TJ later married in 2013. But the fallout followed Alix beyond her family’s front door and into her childhood. Friends often weren't allowed to come over to her home. "The parents would kind of tell my mom, and she would tell me kind of the harsh truth of why this can't happen," she said. "She would have to sit me down and be like, 'They don't really respect us.'" Behind closed doors, Alix was also grappling with her father's new relationship. "When my stepmom started to hang around with my dad after he had moved out, she came into his life, and we were introduced to her, which was super weird," Alix explained. "And I was told that I had to be respectful to this woman, and we had to be nice to her. I wanted to rip her head off. It was very weird because I felt like I was a 10-year-old having to be more mature than someone 20, 30 years older than me." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Despite their difficult beginning, Ashley eventually became a permanent part of the Earle family. Their relationship evolved in the years that followed, as Ashley and TJ built a life together. Nearly two decades later, Ashley said she no longer feels the need to convince the world that she is more than her past. "Twenty years ago, I wanted everyone to understand me. Today, I don’t," Ashley wrote. "The people sitting around my dinner table know who I am. So do I." "I’m not ashamed of the young woman I was," Ashley added. "I wouldn’t make all of her choices again, but I’m also done wishing her away. She was ambitious, reckless, complicated, and sometimes very wrong. But she kept going." "We live in a culture that can preserve a person’s worst moment forever," she mused. "Accountability matters, but so does allowing people to grow. If we believe that no one can become more than the bad decision they made at 19 or 22, then we leave very little room for any of us to change." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafcf7875342cf4db87cdaa ICE-led Florida operation nets 500 — including illegal aliens accused of murder, child abuse, cartel ties te 2026-09-20T12:20:08.097Z ICE-led Florida operation nets 500 — including illegal aliens accused of murder, child abuse, cartel ties U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement partnered with more than five other federal, state and local agencies in a weeklong immigration-enforcement operation in Southwest Florida that yielded 500 arrests. Caught in the sweep, according to a statement from ICE, were: a Haitian charged with murder; a Honduran accused of molesting children; a suspected Mexican cartel member; a Guatemalan who allegedly tried to use a Taser on an officer during his arrest; and others with accusations or convictions of crimes such as battery, DUI, hit-and-run, domestic violence, possession of illegal drugs, driving without a license, resisting arrest and returning multiple times to the United States after deportation. From Aug. 24 through Aug. 27, ICE agents teamed up with officers from local, state and federal agencies including the Florida Highway Patrol, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida National Guard, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. GEORGIA ICE SWEEP NABS OVER 700 CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIENS, INCLUDING SEX OFFENDERS, CHILD ABUSERS During the operation, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested on a murder charge an illegal alien from Haiti who has been seeking asylum in the United States. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT’S ‘OVER-THE-TOP’ SEXUAL ASSAULT ON ELDERLY WOMAN SENDS SHERIFF INTO RAGE: ‘OUT OF CONTROL’ Whycliff Longin, 28, allegedly broke into a home in Lehigh Acres, Florida on Aug. 27. Just before 3 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 call from a woman who had "escaped an attack in which she was strangled and fought to survive before barricading herself in a bedroom," according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they found Longin fleeing from a neighboring residence and took him into custody. Then they found a second woman "deceased inside a bedroom, suffering from obvious signs of blunt force trauma," the sheriff’s office said. ICE LODGES DETAINER FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WITH LENGTHY RAP SHEET AFTER ALLEGED JEALOUSY-FUELED KILLING The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide. Longin has been charged with second-degree murder, attempted murder, sexual battery and burglary with battery. He is being held without bond in the Lee County Jail and has an ICE detainer. "My prayers are with the family of the woman who tragically lost her life, and with the survivor who showed incredible strength in fighting to live," Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said in a news conference. FIRST ON FOX: ICE QUIETLY ARRESTS JAW DROPPING NUMBER OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN MASSIVE DC AREA OPERATION Elsewhere during the operation, ICE agents and troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol worked together to arrest a Mexican cartel member and a Honduran accused of molesting two children, a statement from ICE said. In another location, after a tussle, officers arrested Noe Lux Castro, 24, a "criminal illegal alien from Guatemala who illegally entered the United States," according to ICE. ICE ARRESTS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS CONVICTED OF ATTEMPTED MURDER, RAPE AND CHILD SEX CRIMES IN TARGETED CRACKDOWN During the incident, Castro took a trooper’s Taser and attempted to use it against the patrolman, according to ICE. Castro had illegally entered the United States at an unknown time and location without inspection, the agency said. He was charged with obstructing a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer with violence and resisting an officer without violence. ICE ARRESTS RECORD 238 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN ONE DAY DURING SOUTH TEXAS ENFORCEMENT OPERATION The sting also brought into custody Olmen Noel Vargas-Mendoza, 40, "a criminal illegal alien from Honduras," ICE said. He allegedly "illegally reentered the United States without inspection three times and has a criminal history of domestic violence." Officers also arrested Marlon Rolando Calderon-Castellon, 43, "a criminal illegal alien from Honduras," according to ICE. He "illegally reentered the United States without inspection and has a criminal history that includes battery and illegal drug possession." Carlos Humberto Monzon-Cabrera, 53, is "a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala," who was arrested during the operation, according to ICE. He "has a criminal history that includes battery and multiple convictions for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. He illegally entered the United States at an unknown time and location without inspection." Hermenegildo Andres-Juan, 52, is a "criminal illegal alien from Guatemala," who was brought in during the surge, according to ICE. He "illegally reentered the United States after a previous deportation and has a criminal history that includes driving under the influence, resisting arrest, hit-and-run and public order crimes. "He illegally entered the United States on Jan. 10, 2025." Also arrested was Armando Coc-Yat, 39, a "criminal illegal alien from Guatemala," who entered the United States illegally without inspection on Dec. 4, 2018, according to ICE. He "has a criminal history that includes arrests for driving under the influence and hit-and-run. "An immigration judge issued him a final order of removal on Nov. 16, 2021." Rigoberto Vargas-Resendiz, a 52-year-old "criminal illegal alien from Mexico," also was among those arrested, ICE said. He "illegally reentered the United States without inspection three times," including on Dec. 9, 2018. An immigration judge issued him a final order of removal on May 26, 2011. Also arrested was Daren Ruiz-Mejia, 37, a "criminal illegal alien from Venezuela," according to ICE. He "illegally reentered the United States without inspection" on April 5, 2016 and "has a criminal history that includes driving under the influence of liquor." Melchor Perez-Garcia, 31, "is a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala" who was arrested in the operation, according to ICE. He "illegally reentered the United States without inspection and has a criminal history that includes driving under the influence, resisting an officer and obstruction without violence." Officers also caught Samuel Mateo-Francisco, 33, "a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala" who "illegally reentered the United States without inspection on three separate occasions," including on Oct. 31, 2023, according to ICE. "The continued success of these weeklong operations is a testament to the power of unity and our shared commitment to community safety," said Matthew Elliston, of Enforcement and Removals Operations (ERO) for ICE. "Working hand-in-hand with our state and local partners, we have successfully removed more than 500 illegal aliens from our streets, ensuring a safer environment for all," said Elliston, the ERO Miami interim field office director. SEND US A TIP "Those who choose to knowingly flaunt this nation’s immigration laws will face the consequences, and they will be provided a one-way ticket home." GOT A TIP? Florida has more deputizations to assist in federal immigration enforcement than any other state, according to ICE. All 67 county sheriffs and their agencies partner with ICE, along with multiple state law enforcement agencies. "Florida continues to demonstrate how to turn important policy into meaningful action," Gov. Ron DeSantis said after the operation results were announced. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Florida is the "most proactive and effective state in identifying, apprehending and deporting illegal immigrants who have intentionally avoided lawful immigration processes and committed horrific crimes within the United States," DeSantis said. "We will not sit idly by and allow Floridians to be victimized. Rather, we are executing on a whole-of-government approach that engages federal, state, and local law enforcement to get the job done and keep Florida safe and free." 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UKRAINE UNLEASHES MORE THAN 400 DRONES NEAR MOSCOW IN ONE OF WAR'S BIGGEST ATTACKS Zelenskyy added that the Ukraine attack was a stern response to Russian aggression, making a future call for the U.S., Europe and the G7 to deliver "new sanctions." "This week alone, Russia has launched more than 2,000 attack drones against us, most of them jet-powered, as well as 1,700 aerial bombs and 19 missiles of various types," he wrote on X. "Ukraine is constantly looking for and finding ways to defend itself and respond to these attacks on life. "It is important that our partners also look for and find ways to make Russia feel its war. Now is the right moment to take new sanctions steps against the aggressor and force peace through strength. The United States has the means to do this, Europe has them, and so does every G7 country. We are counting on new, strong steps." The Kremlin was wrapping up the third and last day of its parliamentary elections this weekend and said two were killed and 20 wounded, according local Gov. Andrei Vorobyov. UKRAINE LAUNCHES WHAT APPEARS TO BE ONE OF ITS LARGEST DRONE ATTACKS AGAINST RUSSIA: REPORT "The biggest attack by enemy drones has been repelled," Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin wrote on Telegram. "This unprecedented attack was clearly planned with the aim of disrupting the elections. The enemy did not succeed." Russia’s Ministry of Defense said that its forces shot down a total of 1,110 Ukrainian drones across the country, as well as over the peninsula of Crimea and the waters of the Black Sea. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that 450 drones had been destroyed en route to the Russian capital, and that the attack had damaged the Moscow Oil Refinery and a residential building. "Moscow must end its brutal war and choose peace instead of building layered rings of air defense at the expense of other regions," Zelenskyy wrote in a second X post. "Steps toward de-escalation are on the table – in energy and food security. What is needed is political will. I thank everyone who is strengthening Ukraine’s long-range capabilities. I am grateful to everyone who complements our long-range responses with responses through sanctions." Ukraine continued to fend off Russian attacks, according to Zelenskyy. A Russian drone strike hit a monastery in Ukraine’s Kherson region Saturday, killing a member of the clergy and wounding four people, he said. BRINGING THE WAR TO PUTIN’S FRONT DOOR: IS UKRAINE’S ENERGY STRIKE STRATEGY WORKING? A Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv also killed three children and their mother Saturday night, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv regional state administration. Ukraine's latest drone strikes took place on the final day of Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election — balloting that has been virtually devoid of opposition to President Vladimir Putin’s policies. Russia was also holding the vote in the four Ukrainian regions that Moscow claimed after the war began but still does not fully control, and in Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula that was Russia invaded in 2014. Putin accused Ukraine of trying to interfere in the election, citing what he said was a Ukrainian strike that killed an election official in her home in the Russian-controlled part of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region Tuesday. Reuters could not independently verify details of the attack and there was no comment from Kyiv. Putin told the nation in a televised address before the election that the vote would underline support for Russian troops fighting in Ukraine. 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In the early window, we see Carolina taking on Atlanta, with both teams looking to avoid a 0-2 start. The Vikings and Bears also take each other on in what should be a very competitive NFC North division.  In the late window, we see the Chargers host the new-look Raiders after having a disastrous loss to the Cardinals in Week 1. The Commanders and Cowboys battle in Dallas, with both having lost their opener to a divisional foe. Of course, after Week 1, half of the league is 0-1 and looking to even up their record. The other half is looking to continue their success from Week 1. The two prime-time games remaining are between the Colts and Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday Night Football. On Monday night, we will see Monday Night Football between the Giants and the Rams, who return from being absolutely destroyed in Australia.  Bet365 is offering you a great welcome to the app with a $10 bet getting you $365 in bonus bets regardless of whether your wager wins or loses. Week 2 has plenty of options, but your best bet may just be opening an account with bet365.   Early Slate (1:00 PM ET) Late Slate (4:05 PM & 4:25 PM ET) Sunday Night Football . Vikings vs. Bears, 1:00 ET, FOX The Vikings march into Soldier Field to take on the Bears, who put up almost 60 points last week against the Panthers. While the Bears looked fantastic with Caleb Williams running the show, the Vikings had issues to address. Kyler Murray threw an interception on his first pass as a Viking, and then was injured. Carson Wentz came in and staged a major comeback over the Packers. Which team will come out on top in this NFC North battle between Chicago and Minnesota? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafc87175342cf4db87ccb4 Why the Chargers are worth buying low against the Raiders despite their ugly Week 1 collapse te 2026-09-20T11:50:09.814Z Why the Chargers are worth buying low against the Raiders despite their ugly Week 1 collapse One of the things about football is that everyone has an opinion, and typically it is a very loud and vocal opinion. Week 2 is one of the times when you’ll hear more of these opinions than ever because people have to react to everything they’ve seen after just one game. Try to keep in perspective what you watched for one week and not get too crazy. Briefly, I’ll share who I’d buy some betting stock in, and who I’ll fade or be cautious about. The Bears offense looked good, but their defense looked rough; I’m not sold that they are going to be doing a new Super Bowl shuffle. The Ravens offense looked dominant, and I think they could remain that way. The Browns looked awful, and should remain terrible. I’d buy more options in the 49ers, and even the Rams, considering how bad they look. One team that I think is worth buying while they're down is the Chargers, who take on the Raiders. HUMAN VS. CHATGPT NFL WEEK 2 BETTING PICKS: AI LOOKS TO REBOUND AFTER DISASTROUS 0-5 DEBUT The Las Vegas Raiders did exactly what they were expected to do in the first week of the season. They were able to take out the Dolphins, and they showcased their best player, Ashton Jeanty, while doing it. The team looked much calmer on offense given that they have Kirk Cousins under center. I know that the Raiders don’t get to play a team of the Dolphins' caliber every week, but this was a good start for the squad and one to build off. Let’s also not pretend that this offense looked like a well-oiled machine. Cousins was efficient, completing 21-of-30 passes and three touchdowns, but he also threw two interceptions. Jeanty, as mentioned, was heavily involved. He had 23 carries and six catches in the first game. The best strategy for them is to hand him the ball and see what he can do. Brock Bowers is likely out of this game still, so the passing game gets knocked down a bit. The Los Angeles Chargers had potentially the worst Week 1 of anyone in the sport. They hosted the Arizona Cardinals and lost to them 26-14. The Chargers were the biggest favorite of the week, and they eliminated 30% of the Circa Survivor Contest. The Cardinals are expected to be one of the worst teams in football, and the Chargers made Arizona look like they are Super Bowl contenders. I’m sure there will be some adjustments for the Chargers, but what can they do? Week 1 saw the Chargers give up 393 total yards of offense, including 277 through the air. Simply put, the secondary needs to be better. They also need to control the ball better. They threw an interception and lost a fumble in the game. Really, the only area they were better in was penalties. I have to expect their defense will be better in this one. With Jim Harbaugh leading the way, you can expect a defense to excel. I’m willing to give them another chance and say that Week 1 was a fluke. I’m not 100% sure that the Chargers will be able to cover the big spread on the game of -6.5. I do expect them to load the box and dare Cousins to be the one to win the game. Justin Herbert should feast on the Raiders' secondary, so this doesn’t seem like a terrible bet. However, I think expecting the Chargers defense to improve and the Raiders offense to not be quite as strong is the best angle. I’m taking the Raiders to score under 18.5 points in this one. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafc87175342cf4db87ccab Why the Packers should cover -3.5 against the Jets in NFL Week 2 after their Vikings collapse te 2026-09-20T11:50:09.213Z Why the Packers should cover -3.5 against the Jets in NFL Week 2 after their Vikings collapse We’ve got our second week of action in the NFL, and that means there is a full slate of action for us to chew on for betting. Last week was an okay week overall for football betting, but I’m looking to go perfect on today’s plays. The first action I have is in the early set of games as the Packers take on the Jets. I was down on the Green Bay Packers coming into this season. I didn’t think they advanced very much in the offseason, and I felt like they were likely to take a step back as the rest of the division tries to get better. It is a tough division, with no true dog in the race. They all have a realistic shot at making the postseason, just as they did last season. It certainly was not the ideal start for Packers fans as they dropped their opener. In Week 1, they took on the Minnesota Vikings, and Green Bay looked really good in the first half. They were up 19-10 at halftime. They even started the game with an interception of Kyler Murray on his first pass as a Viking. Murray was later injured, and the Packers couldn’t prevent a massive second half from Carson Wentz, who threw for 133 yards on 12-for-19 passing with three touchdowns. It certainly didn’t help that the Packers gave up two turnovers, but allowing 39 points when an opposing team has just 239 yards is pretty embarrassing. The Jets had a much better opening week, but they did play an inferior opponent. They took on the Titans and weren’t intimidated in the slightest by seeing a former coach on the Tennessee sidelines. New York is 1-0, and although I doubt most of the fans even believe it means a march to the postseason is likely or possible, it is a nice start. TWO-WORD GAME: DESCRIBING EVERY NFL TEAM'S WEEK 1 PERFORMANCE IN JUST TWO WORDS In the Tennessee game, there were a few things that stood out to me about how the Jets managed the game. They had two rushing touchdowns and three field goals made. However, what was most impressive was that they gave the Titans no breathing room. I know the Titans don’t have a great offensive line, but they only gave up three sacks. The Jets defense overall held their opponent to just 195 total yards of offense. AARON GLENN'S JETS BET ON GENO SMITH AND FRANK REICH TO ESCAPE AFC EAST BASEMENT IN 2026 This should be an interesting game. Half of the league starts the season 0-1, which really isn’t that big of a deal. However, going down to 0-2 puts a team at a really big hole to start the year and make the playoffs. That’s what the Packers are avoiding. It seems like every season they have some odd loss to start the year. Losing to the Vikings on the road isn’t odd, but the way they lost was a bit peculiar. I have some concerns about the Packers' backfield, but I also don’t think this Jets defense was quite as good as the Titans made them look. I expect the Packers to be much more locked in on this one, and they should win this game by a touchdown. Give me the Packers -3.5. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafc87075342cf4db87cca2 Ex-Roanoke swimmer speaks out against Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger for axing women's sports protection te 2026-09-20T11:50:08.583Z Ex-Roanoke swimmer speaks out against Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger for axing women's sports protection Former Roanoke College swimmer Lily Mullens, who helped lead a public stand against a transgender athlete joining her women’s team, is speaking out after Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration withdrew a proposed regulation intended to protect female-only sports and private spaces. Mullens was one of three female swimmers who formally petitioned the Virginia State Board of Health to enact the regulation, along with Hungarian Olympian Réka György and former Roanoke teammate Carter Satterfield. "Up until recently, due to Governor Youngkin’s leadership, which was founded in truth, Virginia was making tremendous strides toward finally doing the right thing and protecting females by keeping men out of women’s sports and spaces for good. However, under the new 'leadership' of Governor Spanberger, that progress has come to a screeching halt," Mullens told OutKick. VIRGINIA GOVERNOR ABIGAIL SPANBERGER QUIETLY ROLLS BACK YOUNGKIN'S PLANS TO PROTECT GIRLS' SPORTS "By failing to be open with the public about her decision months ago, she is signaling to the people of Virginia that she does not care about the female athletes in this state and she is aware that she is going against what the people want. As a woman herself, I had hoped that she would understand the importance of this issue and the petition I signed a year ago, but I have been proven wrong. "As I continue to read about this failure and think about the current state of Virginia, I find myself questioning what kind of leader Spanberger wants to be. As someone with personal experience of what this situation can do to a team, a program, a school, or any person involved, I want to ask her why she would choose to be the type of leader who cowers to gender ideology. The type of leader whom people depend on, only to be let down. The type of leader who allows girls to feel inadequate and defeated, as my teammates and I once did. "The truth is, and always will be, that men and women are biologically different. Virginia had a leader who understood this fact and did everything he could to protect women. I am saddened and disappointed to see such hard work thrown away, especially by a woman." OLYMPIC SWIMMER RÉKA GYÖRGY CALLS OUT VIRGINIA GOVERNOR SPANBERGER FOR WITHDRAWING FEMALE SPORTS REGULATION Mullens and several Roanoke College teammates attracted national attention in 2023 when they objected to a transgender student joining the women’s swimming team. The transgender swimmer ultimately withdrew from consideration before competing for the team. Mullens, Satterfield and György later filed a petition asking the Virginia Board of Health to prevent biological males from participating on organized female-only athletic teams and entering female-designated spaces in which women and girls may be undressing. The petition was filed in April 2025 and received more than 2,300 public comments. In August 2025, the Board of Health voted 14–0 to initiate a regulatory change. The Youngkin administration subsequently approved a Notice of Intended Regulatory Action to begin developing the regulation. The notice was published in November 2025 and received another 321 public comments before the comment period ended in December. However, the State Board of Health withdrew the regulatory action on July 30, approximately six months after Spanberger succeeded Youngkin as governor. The administration did not issue a news release announcing the decision at the time. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "Upon review of statutory authority, the State Board of Health is not proceeding with this regulatory action," the official notice stated. György has also criticized the administration’s decision. "It’s really sad for me because I had the petition filed a year ago, and Youngkin approved it and wanted to take the next step and protect female athletes and female spaces in Virginia," György said. György competed against transgender swimmer Lia Thomas at the 2022 NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships. The Virginia Tech swimmer finished 17th in the preliminary round of the 500-yard freestyle, one place outside the 16-swimmer finals field. Thomas advanced and went on to win the national championship. György said the experience of competing against Thomas and sharing a women’s locker room with the transgender swimmer motivated her to advocate for sex-separated sports and private spaces. During her 2025 gubernatorial campaign, Spanberger said Virginia previously had an effective process that allowed parents, schools, principals and coaches to evaluate transgender athletes’ participation individually. She said decisions should account for factors including a student’s age, the sport and the level of competition. Spanberger's office has not responded to a request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafc16775342cf4db87cbd1 WATCH: Exclusive look at blue-collar workforce fueling America’s AI boom te 2026-09-20T11:20:07.285Z WATCH: Exclusive look at blue-collar workforce fueling America’s AI boom EXCLUSIVE: Fox News Digital got an inside look at a Houston training site preparing blue-collar workers for construction jobs tied to the massive infrastructure buildout powering America’s artificial intelligence boom. The site will host a new training program under America’s Workforce Academy, a Meta-backed initiative aimed at expanding the skilled-trades workforce needed for data centers and other infrastructure projects. Meta is investing an initial $115 million in the academy and working with Associated Builders and Contractors, CBRE, the National Urban League and local organizations on workforce-training programs around the country. In Houston, Meta is partnering with Associated Builders and Contractors on a general construction training program scheduled to begin Nov. 2. AI 'DOOMERS' RISK KNEECAPPING US VS CHINA, BUT EX-PENTAGON VET SAYS BOTH EXTREMES MISS THE MARK Separately, the academy launched its fiber technician training program, developed with CBRE, in July in Indianapolis and Columbus. The first class graduated in August, and new classes begin every week. In an interview with Fox News Digital at the Houston training site, Joel Thames, ABC vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development, described America’s Workforce Academy as "the largest workforce development investment in history." He said that while blue-collar workers are often left out of the debate over artificial intelligence, the academy will give everyday Americans a stake in the data-center buildout while preparing them for jobs in construction. "This program is heavily weighted towards the worker," he explained. "There's a lot of controversy that surrounds data centers and we encourage folks to get involved and really question and understand what's being built in their backyards," he said. "But if they are going to be built, our goal is to ensure that the worker is safe, they go home safe every night, that they build them correctly, and that they earn credentials that they can take into other facets of construction." Announced earlier this year, America’s Workforce Academy has been praised by blue-collar advocate Mike Rowe for working to "completely rethink the way we train the next generation of skilled workers." According to Meta, graduates of the Houston program’s four-week intensive training will earn an industry-recognized National Center for Construction Education and Research credential and an America’s Workforce Certificate. Thames said the program is responding to demand for skilled workers as construction expands around data centers and other infrastructure projects. He cited a shortage of approximately 349,000 U.S. workers needed to meet current construction demand. Meta has framed the broader workforce initiative in similar terms. "The United States labor market needs hundreds of thousands of fiber technicians, welders, plumbers, electricians and other skilled trade workers," the company said in a news statement. "At Meta, we see this as an incredible opportunity for these American heroes to power America’s future." TRUMP FIRES BACK AT AI SAFETY CROWD WITH BLUNT 'WHOEVER WINS AI WINS' WARNING Thames said Meta approached ABC with a plan that included job opportunities for workers and funding for the training, while ABC would handle instruction and credentialing. The Houston-area program will operate out of an approximately 20,000-square-foot facility near the Houston Ship Channel equipped with classrooms, a computer lab and two bays for hands-on practical training. The facility is operated by the Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation, a nonprofit educational affiliate of ABC Greater Houston that will host the Houston-area training for America’s Workforce Academy. Houston is one of several locations involved in Meta’s workforce initiative, with additional programs underway in Ohio and Indiana, and another program scheduled to start in Louisiana in November. A Meta spokesperson said 277 students have already graduated in Ohio and Indiana, with more classes graduating every week. According to Thames, the workforce is rising to meet the need. "As soon as [Meta] announced it, we had thousands of applicants," he said. Thames said the academy is expected to graduate about 300 people per month across its programs, with plans to expand. He emphasized that the Houston curriculum is designed around construction skills and worker safety rather than instruction about artificial intelligence itself. DEMOCRATS SOUND ALARM OVER AI JOB APOCALYPSE — BUT LABOR MARKET ISN'T FOLLOWING SCRIPT "Even if the data center bubble burst and there’s no more data center work, they’re going to have credentials that they could build off of," he said. The growth of AI data centers has increased demand for electricians, plumbers, heavy-equipment operators and other skilled tradespeople needed to build and maintain the infrastructure supporting the technology. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Rather than taking a position on the pace of AI development, Thames said ABC’s focus is on ensuring workers are prepared for the construction jobs being created. "At the end of the day, if the data centers are being built, we want them built correctly, we want them built safely, we want to ensure that these workers have what they need to continue and build a long career in construction," he said. "If the data centers are going to be built, we want to make sure that those jobs land with Americans and American workers and keep those in house," Thames concluded. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafbf1275342cf4db87cb95 Working-class Americans say their town is the next Dearborn — and they've had enough te 2026-09-20T11:10:10.413Z Working-class Americans say their town is the next Dearborn — and they've had enough WARREN, Mich. — Neighbors remember the sound of church bells ringing on Sundays. A brick building with two sharply sloped roofs and a steeple — a Lutheran church for more than 80 years — still stands, but the cross that once stood atop the steeple is gone. About six years ago, the property was sold and turned into the Al Ihsaan Islamic Center. "They’ll turn anything into a mosque," Justin Tye, 57, told Fox News Digital during a guided tour of his hometown, where the foreign-born Muslim population has grown significantly over the past decade. TRUMP INAUGURATION PASTOR SAYS DEARBORN CHRISTIANS 'AFRAID' TO SPEAK OUT IN MUSLIM-MAJORITY CITY Tye remembers the church as the centerpiece of his American suburb where local children would gather on the lawn to play pickup sports. Lebanese, Iraqi and Syrian immigrants, mostly Chaldean Christians, began moving to the Detroit area in the early 20th century, after Henry Ford's combustion engine drove demand for laborers in the newly-minted auto industry. Warren, now the third-largest city in Michigan after Detroit and Grand Rapid, exploded almost overnight with the post-World War II auto manufacturing boom, as war veterans moved to the area to work for Ford and General Motors. The blue-collar, white-picket-fence community incorporated as a town in 1957. After leaving Warren in his adulthood, Tye returned 13 years ago and purchased his childhood home. At that time, he says, it hadn't changed dramatically. Now, it’s much different. TRUMP INAUGURATION PASTOR SAYS DEARBORN CHRISTIANS 'AFRAID' TO SPEAK OUT IN MUSLIM-MAJORITY CITY Shortly after his return, foreign-born Muslims began flocking to the area. Wars in the 1990s and 2000s led to a boom of Middle Eastern migrations, as America took in a growing Muslim refugee and immigrant population. Longstanding chain migration policies allowed family members to follow their relatives to the United States, and foreign immigrant visas have exploded in recent years. This, Tye said, has been the story of Warren. But his town’s plight is overshadowed in the media by nearby Dearborn, a now Muslim-majority city that has garnered national and international attention. Within a seven mile radius of his neighborhood, there are now five mosques. Fox News Digital toured the area while Tye pointed them out. An old industrial machinery business is now a mosque, as is a former Baptist church. Tye pointed out a residential home that local Muslims sought to turn into a mosque before a bitter zoning battle, where the Warren City Council eventually decided against the change. PASTOR UNLEASHES ON DEARBORN AS RELIGIOUS TENSIONS ERUPT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 'ENOUGH IS ENOUGH' Tye and several neighbors interviewed by Fox News Digital feel like they're being pushed out of their own hometown. "It all started when they bought the mosque, roughly six years ago," said Tye, standing on the street corner in front of Al Ihsaan alongside his longtime neighbor, Wendy Schneider. "After Ramadan, they would have their [Eid al-Fitr] prayer service. It was unannounced. We didn't know anything," he continued. "All of a sudden, we were just woken up to 100-plus people behind the mosque, with an Imam on a podium with big amplifier speakers, belting out his prayer service. So it woke up the whole neighborhood." Since that day, Tye says the neighborhood has turned to "chaos," especially during Muslim holidays and weekly Friday afternoon prayers. Schneider, noting that she requires frequent doctors appointments, doesn’t make plans to leave her home on Friday afternoons, when worshippers flood the neighborhood for Jummah prayers. Both neighbors claim the roads have become more dangerous, accusing the town's immigrant residents of driving erratically and claiming those who don't speak English don't fully understand the rules of the road. "One thing that I've found is that the driving conditions around here are very dangerous, and especially on their Friday, I make no appointments," Schneider said. "Because it's too dangerous to try to leave my house." For the same reason, Tye didn’t renew his motorcycle license plates this year. Michigan motor vehicle accident data shows that in 2010, the city had 3,607 crashes. In 2024, the last year for which the data was available, Warren had 4,086, a 13.3% increase. Nationwide trends show about an 11% increase in crashes during the same time period. MICHIGAN SENATE RACE: EL-SAYED’S TIES TO EXTREMIST FUEL ANTISEMITISM CONCERNS AMONG JEWISH VOTERS A third neighbor, who has lived in Warren since 1971 and who declined to be named, echoed to Fox News Digital that the influx has disrupted their way of life. WATCH: EL-SAYED PRAISED ‘BEAUTIFUL’ SENSE OF COMMUNITY ABROAD WHILE TRASHING US AS 'WHITE SUPREMACY' "Seems like every restaurant that closes up — American restaurant — there's a Muslim restaurant that opens up. I've seen four or five of them so far," he said. A fourth neighbor, who also asked not to be named, was born and raised in Warren in a home his family has owned since 1966. Like Tye, he left Warren but later returned. It's been a decade since he came back. "I'm normally laid back. Things don't bother me," he said. "But it's like, this is my neighborhood and they're just taking it over, and that's what bothers me. And they don't care." Tye said: "This whole neighborhood has been flipped in a decade — less than a decade — to Muslim. Sure enough, they're nice, they wave and everything. But I go by their actions, and their actions aren't nice." "Disrespecting the neighborhood, disrespecting the people who live here, parking in our driveways, blocking our driveways, parking on our lawns," he continued, rattling off examples of how life has changed. A local outlet ran a story in 2021 accusing residents of harassment of the Muslim worshippers during Eid-al-Fitr celebrations. "It’s like Christmas for us and to have people attack you on a holy day, it does hurt a little bit more," worshiper Mubarak Mozeb told WDIV at the time. Others added that they didn't feel welcome in the neighborhood. Tye told Fox News Digital he's never woken up his entire neighborhood with loudspeakers on Christmas. Neighbors feel unsupported by local officials, including the Warren Police Department. While some officers have expressed sympathy for their plight, the community members speculate that their hands are tied by city officials who value political correctness. Tye said that Warren's mayor, Lori Stone, refuses to speak with them. "You never get to talk to Mayor Stone. You get to talk to her secretary, who's a Muslim, who informed myself and my neighbors that we need to respect them because they're Muslims," he said. "They will do absolutely nothing but gaslight you," he said of the police and the city's elected officials. City hall and the Warren Police Department disputed these claims when reached by Fox News Digital. In a statement, Stone claimed she wasn't aware of any of the issues neighbors brought up in their interviews and insisted her administration "takes resident concerns seriously and works diligently to support the community by addressing issues and assisting with problem-solving." Stone also said the claims, relayed to her office by Fox News Digital, were "broad and lack sufficient information for the City to verify or investigate the alleged incidents." "To date, my office has not received the complaints or concerns outlined in your email, nor has the Warren Police Department provided any updates indicating problems related to the matters you describe," the response notes. The Warren Police Department addressed several incidents relayed to them, claiming it "takes all quality-of-life concerns including parking and noise complaints seriously, regardless of where they originate." It said the last incident they responded to was in March. "In previous years when officers responded to calls in the area, they consistently found that while vehicle volume can be high, all vehicles were legally parked," the statement continued. "In the past, noise complaints associated with the area were primarily reported during the daytime, which fall outside the restrictions of the city's general noise ordinances." The department added that it has not received any directives from city hall to exempt any areas of the city from law enforcement. Stone's office did not return a follow-up comment request. The Al Ihsaan Islamic Center did not return Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafbf1175342cf4db87cb8c GOP senator alleges Schumer behind 'hit job' report on former patients te 2026-09-20T11:10:09.740Z GOP senator alleges Schumer behind 'hit job' report on former patients A Republican senator running in a tightening race in ruby-red Kansas argued that an explosive report detailing allegations of hundreds of lawsuits against his former patients was a political "hit job" planted by top Democrats. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., told Fox News Digital that a report from The New York Times that detailed hundreds of lawsuits against patients of his former OB-GYN practice over missed medical bills, some of which ended in arrests, was a political attack planted by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. "I think that Kansans look at a story like this and realize it's from something like the National Enquirer, that this is totally a hit job by left media, an article paid for by Chuck Schumer," Marshall said during an interview at the Republican National Committee midterm convention in Dallas. BIG MONEY PROPELS DEM MEGACHURCH PASTOR TO VICTORY IN LONGSHOT KANSAS SENATE BID Marshall was one of the founding partners of the Great Bend Regional Hospital and had his own OB-GYN practice called the Heartland Regional OB-GYN before winning his first bid for Congress in 2016. During that time, and even after he was in office, the report alleged that Marshall and his lawyers filed lawsuits against more than 700 patients with outstanding medical bills and charged patients an 18% annual interest rate. Of those, 81 patients were arrested for missing court dates, The New York Times reported, and the outlet interviewed some of those who were arrested. "I would never want anyone to be arrested because of money that they owe myself or the hospital," Marshall said. "But we had standard policies. Once they went to collections, I was never asked another — had nothing else to do with the process. These were professional companies that did the collection processes." Marshall noted that as one of the few doctors who accepted Medicaid in the area, many of his patients would travel from other cities to see him. He said that typically it would be nine months to a year before a collection agency was considered, and when that became an option, they would turn to the "same collection agency that most every other doctor and hospital in the region did as well. They were all standard practices." 'WHY WOULD HE DO THIS TO US?': ONE CRUCIAL TRUMP DECISION IS HURTING HIS BASE, REPUBLICANS WARN "My golden rule with my office manager is, look, if a person's making a payment of $5 a month, that's fine," Marshall said. "As long as you're communicating, make an effort, if they miss one, just communicate with us." "So only a very small, small, small fraction of the unpaid bills even went to collections," he continued. "But once it left our office’s hand, we had nothing to do with any further decisions." The report comes as Marshall is running for a second term in the Senate. He’s facing Adam Hamilton, the Democratic nominee and a megachurch pastor who led the largest United Methodist congregation in the country. Tyson Brody, a spokesperson for Hamilton’s campaign, told Fox News Digital, "Roger Marshall's own lawyer said Roger Marshall specifically requested an 18% interest rate, 50% higher than the statutory rate in Kansas." "Roger Marshall's own lawyer said Roger Marshall allowed him to seek warrants, arrests, and garnishments of new and expecting mothers," Brody said. "One woman said she requested a payment plan but was pressed to pay in full and another reported she was arrested while struggling with payments." GOP SENATOR ACCUSES NYT OF SITTING ON BOMBSHELL ALLEGATION TO PROTECT SCHUMER, DEMS "Senator Marshall should explain why he sued a woman who claimed he was charging her for his own mistakes, and why he had patients jailed for as little as $115," he continued. Though Kansas is favored to stay in the GOP's control, Vice President JD Vance, one of the Trump administration's most valuable surrogates on the campaign trail this cycle, stumped for Marshall last week. While Vance lauded Marshall as a valued ally to President Donald Trump and instrumental in implementing his agenda, he was interrupted by a protester who referred to The New York Times' report. "Now, this guy, this guy, I'm telling you, ladies and gentlemen, here's what happened is he decided to come in and lie about my very dear friend Doc Marshall, because the reality is that Doc Marshall has stood up for everyday Americans every single day he's been in the United States Senate," Vance said. But back in Dallas before the Vance event, Marshall maintained that his office’s practices were above board, and questioned The New York Times’ characterization of what happened. "Look, I'm not even gonna give The New York Times the honor of me reading their article. But I just think that I trust our judges a lot more than what they're describing there," Marshall said. "Our judges wouldn't do what they're describing in that article. There had to be something else going on." "So it's just amazing to me. Here, I'm the only OB-GYN in the middle of 60,000 people on call every night," he continued. "I didn't get a night off for 30 years darn near. And take so many people we gave pre-care to and there's so many bills that we just wrote off as well. So I just think this is very much a mischaracterization of the whole process." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafbf1175342cf4db87cb83 ‘Not a slam dunk’: Trump’s 2028 mail-vote push hinges on one big legal question te 2026-09-20T11:10:09.066Z ‘Not a slam dunk’: Trump’s 2028 mail-vote push hinges on one big legal question President Donald Trump faces legal uncertainty over whether his administration can put new federal mail-ballot rules in place ahead of the 2028 presidential election, legal experts told Fox News Digital. The president issued an executive order in March directing the Postal Service to pursue new rules for federal mail ballots, including standardized ballot envelopes with an Official Election Mail designation and unique machine-readable barcodes. Per the order, the Postal Service would be empowered to turn away ballots that failed to meet its new standards, or those belonging to individuals who don’t appear on state-submitted lists of eligible mail voters. On Sept. 14, the Supreme Court declined to lift a preliminary injunction blocking the rules from being implemented ahead of November’s midterm elections. Now, whether or not his changes can be implemented before the 2028 election looms large over Washington. Experts who spoke to Fox News Digital argued that the ruling will hinge on how the Supreme Court parses competing claims to authority between the executive branch’s ability to regulate mail and the right of states to administer elections however they see fit. USPS WOULDN'T DELIVER BALLOTS IN STATES THAT REFUSE TO FORK OVER MAIL-IN VOTER INFO UNDER PROPOSED RULE "​​If the Court views this primarily as an attempt by the President to regulate federal elections, the Court is likely to invalidate it," Florida State University law professor Michael Morley told Fox News Digital. "The President has no constitutional authority over federal elections and Congress has not delegated him broad statutory authority over the field." If the Supreme Court views the case through another lens, however, Morley says that could change things. "In contrast, the Court may instead view the new rules primarily as administrative requirements for the post office to ensure efficient operations and protect the integrity of the [mail]," he said. "Viewed from this perspective, the rule would be viewed as a much more prosaic matter and likely be upheld. It would be remarkable for the Court to conclude the Postal Service lacks authority to regulate the process through which millions of parcels of important (i.e., election-related) mail are submitted for delivery." ALABAMA AG MARSHALL FIRES BACK AT USPS MAIL-BALLOT ORDER CRITICS: ‘THIS IS ABOUT SECURING ELECTIONS’ The Supreme Court ruled by a margin of 7-2 to uphold the injunction preventing Trump’s executive order from being implemented ahead of the midterms. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh voted to uphold the injunction, noting that, though the Post Office may have the authority to implement such a regulation, forcing its new rule to be implemented so close to an election likely runs afoul of federal law. Some have attempted to use the ruling to predict how the court will ultimately rule on the merits of the Post Office’s ability to regulate election-related mail. FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM RESTRICTING MAIL-IN BALLOTS AHEAD OF MIDTERMS "At least six justices seem to think that the administration will lose on the merits," Stephen Richer, a legal fellow at the libertarian Cato Institute, told Fox News Digital. "The Constitution doesn't vest authority to regulate elections to the president and I think that they would say that this effectively dictates how elections can be run." "The Constitution delegates brought authority to the Congress and to the states to administer elections. And having this requirement sure seems like an additional requirement for administering mail voting elections," Richer, who was formerly a Republican election official in Arizona, continued. Others, however, see the court’s ruling as primarily a procedural consideration rather than a proper rebuke of the administration’s efforts to regulate mail voting. "Justice Kavanaugh, whose vote decided this outcome, was explicit that he believes the Postal Service likely has the statutory authority to require verified voter lists and tamper-resistant envelopes for federal ballot mail," America First Policy Institute senior legal fellow Chad Mizelle told Fox News Digital. "He concluded there simply wasn't enough time left before the midterms to implement the rule responsibly. That's a timing question, not a ruling on the underlying law," Mizelle, who recently served as the chief of staff at the Justice Department, added. "What's at issue here is pretty basic: verified voter lists and tamper-resistant envelopes for ballot mail. The kind of chain-of-custody standards most people would assume already exist for something as important as a ballot." Regardless of what the Supreme Court’s decision ultimately means for the rule’s future, the president has characterized the injunction blocking its implementation in the 2026 elections as a major defeat. SKID ROW FORGERIES, ILLEGAL VOTES AND A MAYORAL CANDIDATE: ELECTION FRAUD CASES PILE UP NATIONWIDE "Republicans just got another bad decision from the United States Supreme Court, one that the Court System took forever to give, and then blamed it, in part, on no time left to implement a solution to our totally CORRUPT and out of control Mail-In voting ‘disaster,’" the president wrote on Truth Social shortly after the court handed down its decision. "It is a big loss for Republicans, and America itself, and makes cheating by the Radical Left ‘Dumocrats,’ on Mail-In Ballots, a much easier thing to d." There have been individual cases of election and mail-ballot fraud, but they do not show that widespread fraud is occurring across U.S. mail voting. If the president is right about the impact of his mail voting rule, however, that leaves a big question mark on the board as Election Day approaches. "It's an interesting issue. It's not a slam dunk," ​​Ilya Shapiro, a former law professor and current senior fellow at the right-leaning Manhattan Institute, told Fox News Digital. "And it's not about whether mail voting is good or bad. It's about who gets to set the rule for it, whether it's the state, Congress, or federal agency acting under general postal statutes that are quite broad." The White House did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafbf1075342cf4db87cb7a WATCH: AI safety scare sparks Cap Hill fight over guardrails: 'China's going to eat our lunch' te 2026-09-20T11:10:08.315Z WATCH: AI safety scare sparks Cap Hill fight over guardrails: 'China's going to eat our lunch' Trump’s dismissal of AI danger warnings as a "hoax" is fueling a Capitol Hill debate over whether Congress can impose new safeguards without slowing U.S. development and handing China an advantage. "I don't think President Trump really knows what he's talking about," Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., told Fox News Digital. "I do think we don't need to be just complete doomsdayers about it. " "[Trump] says almost everything is a hoax that he doesn't agree with," Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said. RESEARCHER WHO DEPARTED AI ROLE OVER FEARS OF RACING INTO EXTINCTION SAYS PEOPLE ARE 'BEGGING' FOR REGULATION The comments come after three top leaders in AI called for the slowdown of AI development, insisting the rapid speed at which the technology is developing poses serious safety risks for humans. Some Anthropic researchers even went as far to say that the pace AI is moving at could wipe out humanity. But Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., warned against allowing safeguards to impede American development. "It's not unreasonable for us to expect to have some guardrails," Sheehy said. "I mean, it's gonna be the most world-changing technology of our era." He continued, "We don't wanna slow it down cause if we slowdown, China will win," he added. "But we also need to make sure that it's being done safely." Some Democratic lawmakers say the industry’s own warnings strengthen the case for congressional action, arguing that concerns raised by the companies developing AI should be difficult for Washington to ignore. "The American people don't normally hear from the businesses themselves saying that, ‘you know, we got some concerns about our own products,’ right?" Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., said. "So when that happens, I think people are paying attention." DEMOCRATS EMBRACED AI’S GROWTH BEFORE TRUMP CAME ALONG — NOW THEY WANT TO SLOW IT DOWN "What I would love to see is for my Republican colleagues to realize that when the CEOs of these organizations are saying we need some guardrails, that maybe it's time to step up and have Congress do its job," Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., said. The recent widespread panic has intensified an already active debate in Congress, prompting more bipartisan efforts by lawmakers to introduce legislation that enforces guardrails on AI, and control over how quickly it continues developing. These calls for additional safeguards are colliding with the growing concern that slowing AI development in America could allow China to gain ground in the global technology race. "China is the only one that benefits from the United States slowing down AI," Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said. "They're the biggest beneficiary of it. "If we stop now, China's going to eat our lunch," she said. Mace, along with other Republican lawmakers, are warning that the intentions of AI companies calling for a slow down and government intervention also may be deceiving. AI 'DOOMERS' RISK KNEECAPPING US VS CHINA, BUT EX-PENTAGON VET SAYS BOTH EXTREMES MISS THE MARK "These AI companies are beneficiaries of [a slow down] too because the big three are cornering the market, and more regulations and slowing it down helps them monopolize the market," Mace said. The debate is set to move beyond Capitol Hill next week, when Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington for a summit where conversations are expected to be had regarding AI and safety risks. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who agreed a slow down is needed in AI development, is expected to be among the technology executives attending Trump's state dinner for Xi. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafbf0f75342cf4db87cb71 Florida plastic surgeon accused of killing attorney in his office defends himself in murder trial te 2026-09-20T11:10:07.608Z Florida plastic surgeon accused of killing attorney in his office defends himself in murder trial An unusual trial is underway for a Florida plastic surgeon, accused of murdering an attorney he’d opposed in court and disposing of his body in a dumpster before prosecutors say it ended up at the landfill. Clad in an orange jail jumpsuit, Dr. Tomasz Kosowski, 47, is representing himself in court as he faces a first-degree murder charge with the possibility of the death penalty. He’s waived his right to a jury – the judge presiding over the Pinellas County trial is set to decide the doctor’s fate. Kosowski was arrested in March 2023 in connection with the disappearance of attorney Steven Cozzi. He has remained in jail and insists he is innocent. The two men met through a legal dispute. FLORIDA PLASTIC SURGEON MAY HAVE MURDERED MISSING LAWYER IN LAW FIRM BATHROOM: POLICE Cozzi had worked on a civil lawsuit beginning in 2019 involving money allegedly owed to Kosowski for work he’d done tied to personal injury cases. Cozzi helped represent the corporate clients Kosowski was suing. During years of litigation, Kosowski developed a hostile attitude toward Cozzi, according to court records. He blamed Cozzi for his problems in the case and demanded that the attorney be removed as defense counsel, records show. "He made a bunch of completely unwarranted, inappropriate accusations about Steve throughout the litigation," said Jake Pillsbury, an attorney who worked with Cozzi on the case. Cozzi had told others that, during a deposition, Kosowski approached him in a restroom and "called him a scumbag" and "that he [Kosowski] was going to win," Pillsbury said in court. Those close to Cozzi began to worry about his safety. Cozzi’s husband, Michael Montgomery, had suggested arranging for "some kind of on-site security," if Cozzi had to meet with Kosowski again. On March 21, 2023, Cozzi and Kosowski both were scheduled to attend a teleconference hearing at 10 a.m. Before that, it was a normal Tuesday morning, Montgomery said. Cozzi brought him his morning coffee and they had a short conversation before he left for work. That was the last time he’d see him. About 10 minutes before the meeting, Cozzi left his phone, keys, wallet, and other items on his desk and went to the office restroom. He never showed up for the scheduled teleconference. NEW CALIFORNIA LAW EXPANDS DNA TOOLS FOR MISSING PERSONS INVESTIGATIONS Later, Cozzi’s boss entered the restroom and found spattered blood, court records show. Security footage from the day Cozzi disappeared shows a subject arriving in a silver Toyota Tundra around 8:30 a.m. The prosecution alleges it was Kosowski. A man wearing dark gloves entered the building where Cozzi worked carrying a box "large enough to conceal a human body," according to investigators. At 10:22 a.m., the same man exited the building pulling a wagon covered with a reddish orange blanket. The man could be seen struggling with the weight of the cart while pulling it to the truck, records show. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS That day, the Tundra was driven to Kosowski’s home in Tarpon Springs, Florida, videos pieced together from multiple surveillance cameras showed, according to court records. On the way, the truck passed a Flock camera that captured an image of "a red bag or blanket in a cart that appeared to contain what resembles a human body located in the bed of the truck," according to arrest records. Two days later, investigators arrived at Kosowski’s home with a search warrant and found the Tundra in the garage with blood in the truck bed, on the driver’s side headrest, on the driver’s side floorboard and on the garage floor. Cozzi’s DNA was found in the Tundra and Kosowski’s garage floor, court records show. SEND US A TIP In the search of Kosowski’s vehicles, investigators found a ballistic vest with a "substantial amount" of blood on it. They also found one iPhone and a "burner phone"––the term for an inexpensive, prepaid device meant to be discarded. Law enforcement officials also found a vest meant to be worn by a medical first responder, sheriff's office patches, a foldable bike, a gas can, $282,000 in cash, two passports and black, industrial-sized garbage bags. Investigators also found a black duffel that the prosecution has called "a murder bag." Inside, there were lighters, a Taser, scissors, brass knuckles, a crowbar, ski masks and a Guy Fawkes mask. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The bag also contained a syringe, a needle and a vial of succinylcholine, a paralytic drug. It was labeled in a way that connected it to Kosowski’s plastic-surgery office in Miami. After Kosowski was arrested, police informed him they’d be searching his body to collect possible DNA and fingernail clippings, and would be taking photographs of him, the prosecution said. After that, camera footage from inside the patrol car shows Kosowski struggling to bring his hands from behind his back, underneath his feet and up to his face. He then began to "meticulously suck on each of his fingers," a member of the prosecution team told the judge. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "He's using his tongue and getting up underneath it and slurping. He's using his teeth almost as a nail file, trying to destroy any trace of evidence that might bring him back to Steven Cozzi." The prosecution argues that Kosowski began planning the killing long before he allegedly murdered Cozzi. More than a month before the attorney’s disappearance, Kosowski allegedly visited Cozzi’s home without his knowledge and photographed a car in the carport, according to the prosecution team. Kosowski also visited Blanchard Law Firm where Cozzi worked. He drove around the building and took photos multiple times before Cozzi’s disappearance, the prosecution has alleged. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X In early March 2023, Kosowski began searching Cozzi and Montgomery online, seeking information about their wedding and records about previous and current addresses, prosecutors said. An employee of the building that housed the Blanchard Law Firm told investigators that a week before Cozzi’s disappearance, she found a man in a mask hiding in the office utility closet. Suspicious, she asked him why he was there, court records show. He told her it was because of a power outage and walked away. She watched him leave in a grey Toyota Tundra, investigators said. Fingerprints matching Kosowski’s were later found in that closet. Investigators never found Cozzi’s body. On the day Cozzi disappeared, Kosowski’s cellphone was allegedly tracked traveling toward his second home in Miami. He pulled off on a dirt road in South Florida near the Everglades where there’s a dumpster, court records show. Records of his cellphone’s location show he returned to the dumpster two days later, the prosecution alleges. The team argues that Kosowski returned to the garbage collection container to see if it had been emptied. Law enforcement later investigated the dumpster and a K-9 trained in human detection alerted on it, indicating the presence of human remains. But a body was not found. Investigators tracked down the garbage truck driver who collected that dumpster on his route. He remembers that day. "It was a smell that he had never experienced," a member of the prosecution team told the court. "He described that smell as vile. He had to crush the trash back in his garbage truck so many times, because the stench was so overwhelming––and this is someone who is a garbage truck driver." The day he drove that load, the garbage truck driver stopped at a store to buy air freshener because he "could not stand the scent that was in his nose while he was driving around," the prosecution said. That smell was "Steven's body decaying in the Florida heat for two days." Video captured by a camera mounted on the garbage truck captured the load from the dumpster tumbling into the truck. That footage shows "a lot of black industrial-sized garbage bags, similar to the ones that Dr. Kozowski had in the trunk of his car," a prosecution team member told the judge. Video shown in court shows bags falling into the truck that are "consistent with a human body," the prosecution team said. Law enforcement officers visited the landfill where the garbage truck dumped that load, but it was more than a week after it was deposited. By that time, more than 6,000 tons of compacted garbage had been piled atop the load. GOT A TIP? Still, in an attempt to recover the body of Cozzi, they sifted through the landfill for days, officers testified in court. "His hearse was a dump truck, and his burial site… is at the Collier County Landfill," a prosecutor told the court. The prosecution team has called dozens of witnesses to testify before Judge Joseph Bulone. In July 2025, a written plea of not guilty was submitted by an attorney representing Kosowski at the time. In that plea, he requested a trial by jury. More than a year later, on Aug. 31, Kosowski told the court he’d changed his mind and wanted a judge to decide his fate. His trialbegan on Sept. 14. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE For the first three days of the trial, Kosowski sat mostly quiet, blandly staring at witnesses, taking notes and giving short answers to questions from the judge. On the fourth day, he began cross-examining some of the prosecution’s witnesses who had presented evidence. He has objected to evidence obtained from his body, from his Toyota Corolla and from his residence, according to court records. His motions to suppress the evidence were denied. On Sept. 18, the fifth day of his trial, he asked the judge to strike a key witness’s testimony about DNA evidence. He argued that the witness, a DNA expert, didn’t provide enough of his own interpretation of the numbers. Bulone denied the motion, but said Kosowski could challenge the DNA findings in closing arguments. Fox News Digital was not able to reach Kosowski for comment. The trial is set to resume on Sept. 22. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafb80975342cf4db87caae COVID cash meant to get kids back on track took surprising detour in blue-state school district te 2026-09-20T10:40:09.441Z COVID cash meant to get kids back on track took surprising detour in blue-state school district Hundreds of thousands of dollars in pandemic-era federal relief funding, including money intended to help students recover from learning loss, instead went toward "anti-racism" training for teachers and administrators in Albuquerque Public Schools. The district approved $336,500 in American Rescue Plan funds in 2021 for training tied to the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB), while accounting records obtained by America First Legal show APS ultimately spent nearly $700,000 on the training program. School district officials told Fox News Digital they could not confirm the spending or how much came from federal COVID relief funds because they did not have immediate access to the records. PISAB, which has received grants from George Soros' Open Society Foundations, has distributed training materials instructing "White folks" to "learn how [they] became white" and defining race as a "specious classification of human beings created by Europeans (whites)" to assign human worth and social status and maintain "power and privilege." GEORGIA DISTRICT QUIETLY TRAINED TEACHERS TO BLAME 'WHITENESS,' 'DECOLONIZE' UNDER FEDERAL CRACKDOWN: REPORT At APS, the programming included "Community Conversations," an introductory course centered on "core equity and anti-racism principles," as well as "Introduction to Undoing Racism" and a multi-day "Undoing Racism" workshop. The training was delivered through the Anti-Racism Training Institute of the Southwest (ARTI), which had a 23-year relationship with PISAB. The effort reached hundreds of district employees after initially focusing on school leadership. During the 2020-21 school year, APS principals and assistant principals participated in "Community Conversations," a course ARTI "specifically designed" for the district which incorporated PISAB’s organizing principles. By July 2022, at least 721 APS staff members, ranging from teachers to senior district officials, had attended an ARTI training, according to records obtained by AFL. "Leftist groups infiltrate schools because they know that they will have the opportunity to shape and control children's minds and social behavior," Bobby Crossin, counsel at America First Legal, said in a statement. "Here, the Albuquerque Public Schools took money intended by Congress to help students harmed by government lockdowns, and spent it on Critical Race Theory indoctrination sessions." EXCLUSIVE: SPLC'S 'FAR-LEFT' 'ANTI-RACISM' CURRICULUM FOUND IN CLASSROOMS AS EARLY AS KINDERGARTEN: WATCHDOG Julie Levin, senior counsel at America First Legal, said the group's concerns centered in part on the use of pandemic relief money at a time when schools were trying to help students recover from COVID-era disruptions. "You had all of this money that Congress was giving to school districts to get children back on track after the COVID pandemic," Levin told Fox News Digital. "Instead of using that money to help the students, they were using it to pay for these anti-racism trainings." "What was happening was taxpaying dollars were being used to pay for training sessions that were supposed to be espousing anti-racism, but were actually being used to indoctrinate the teachers and administrators with respect to racism," Levin continued. The records show APS had even bigger plans for the program, proposing nearly $1 million in DEI training through 2024 that would reach nearly 2,000 people each year. District officials later considered extending the effort beyond employees and directly to students. In fall 2022, APS officials proposed adding "a student component to our equity/anti-racism model," which would have involved 20 to 30 students per school at up to 10 middle and high schools, according to internal memos obtained by AFL. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TOUTS ‘HARD RESET’ FOR AMERICAN SCHOOLS, VOWS TO PUT PARENTS ‘BACK IN CHARGE’ The proposal envisioned first introducing participating students to "foundational equity/anti-racism principles" before having them develop projects of their own. APS, however, told Fox News Digital the student component was never implemented. The district's relationship with ARTI continued after the student proposal. In 2023, ARTI provided APS with a $27,000 estimate for in-person "Undoing Racism" training. APS defended its use of PISAB and ARTI trainings, saying the programs were intended to help improve student outcomes. "We haven’t received criticism about this," a spokesperson for the district wrote in an email to Fox News Digital. "But generally speaking, we used the program to help with attendance and academic achievement for students." The training highlighted in Albuquerque is also part of a greater effort, according to Levin, who said PISAB continues to offer classes in cities including Seattle, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Brooklyn, "The People's Institute to this day is offering these classes throughout the United States," Levin said. "All you have to do is go to their website and see that month by month there's the calendar of these training classes that they are offering either directly in person, virtually, or through third parties." "America First Legal will continue exposing where public-school dollars are being diverted away from our children’s education toward ideological programs that divide Americans by race and reshape our schools around an insidious political agenda," Levin said. Fox News Digital reached out to PISAB for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafb80875342cf4db87caa5 EXCLUSIVE: Russian document reveals sweeping Iran plan spanning nuclear, finance and aviation te 2026-09-20T10:40:08.762Z EXCLUSIVE: Russian document reveals sweeping Iran plan spanning nuclear, finance and aviation EXCLUSIVE: Nonpublic 2024-2026 roadmap shows Moscow and Tehran building financial, energy and industrial ties, creating new channels for trade and cooperation as both face mounting Western sanctions. A nonpublic Russian government document obtained and reviewed by Fox News Digital reveals how Moscow sought to deepen its relationship with Iran far beyond conventional trade — laying out plans for alternative financial channels, nuclear cooperation, Iranian production of Russian aircraft components, major energy projects and new transportation routes stretching toward the Persian Gulf. The 44-page Russian-language document, titled "Plan for Cooperation Between the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran for 2024-2026," is marked "For official use" and was approved on the Russian side on Sept. 2, 2024. It assigns ministries, agencies and state companies responsibility for projects and sets deadlines extending through the end of 2026. PUTIN AND IRAN 'NEED EACH OTHER DESPERATELY,' EXPERT SAYS, AS RUSSIA VOICES SUPPORT FOR REGIME The document predates the current war involving Iran and the United States by well over a year, meaning it does not establish which projects remain active or how the conflict may have altered Moscow’s plans. But an independent review of the Russian-language document, along with subsequent public reporting, shows that a number of initiatives described in the roadmap later advanced or materialized. Keti Korkiya, a research analyst with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Russia Program, reviewed the document for Fox News Digital and said its significance lies less in any single project than in the architecture Moscow was trying to build around the relationship. "The roadmap is not revelatory: people paying close attention to the relationship between Russia and Iran will see many collaborations between the two countries that have been public for years," Korkiya said in written analysis provided to Fox News Digital. WHY TRUMP IS DOWNPLAYING REPORTS RUSSIA AND CHINA ARE HELPING IRAN "What is more revealing is the architecture of the relationship Moscow is trying to build," she said, pointing to financial mechanisms, transportation routes, energy investment and aviation cooperation as different ways of reducing vulnerabilities created by sanctions and Western economic pressure. "These are nonpublic high-level documents that illustrate the comprehensive cooperation between Russia and Iran," a European intelligence source who reviewed the material told Fox News Digital. "It is also strategic, sensitive and highly politicized, focusing on areas like nuclear programs, energy trade and financial transactions that aim to evade the U.S. sanctions," the source said. A U.S. official, responding on background to questions from Fox News Digital about the financial provisions, said U.S. sanctions have "severely isolated Russia and Iran from the international financial system," adding that efforts by the two countries to develop alternative financial channels and other sanctions-evasion schemes were therefore "not surprising." The official said Washington closely tracks attempts by sanctioned jurisdictions to develop alternative cross-border payment mechanisms and would seek to disrupt those that facilitate sanctions evasion or illicit finance. The Russian document itself does not use the phrase "sanctions evasion." Instead, it repeatedly calls for increased use of national currencies, independent financial channels and measures to counter what Moscow describes as "unilateral restrictive measures." TRUMP THREATENS 'UNPRECEDENTED' ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES FOR ANY NATION AIDING IRAN Some of the clearest provisions concern how Russia and Iran intended to move money. The plan set a target of increasing the share of bilateral trade conducted in national currencies from 68% in 2024 to 71% by 2026, while also seeking to expand correspondent accounts denominated in national currencies. More ambitiously, the roadmap calls for the Bank of Russia and the Central Bank of Iran to develop the use of central bank digital currencies for cross-border settlements. Another provision calls for "ensuring the use of independent systems for transmitting financial messages," including connecting financial institutions to independent channels for exchanging financial information. The document does not identify which messaging system would be used or explicitly state that the goal was to bypass SWIFT or U.S. financial controls. But some of that financial integration later became public. In February 2025, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk said Russia and Iran had "practically completely" shifted bilateral settlements into national currencies using their own systems for transmitting financial and banking messages. Interfax, a Russian news agency, reported that the effort was part of a broader push toward independent payment infrastructure between the two countries. Iran’s ambassador to Russia also said in February 2025 that Tehran and Moscow no longer needed SWIFT for bilateral banking relations and were using their own confidential bank-messaging systems. He said the initial phase of linking Iran’s Shetab payment network with Russia’s Mir system had begun the previous year. Korkiya said the significance of those measures is cumulative. IRAN REGIME USES FORMER SOVIET REPUBLIC TO DODGE SANCTIONS, FUND WAR MACHINE: REPORT "Individually, none of these initiatives is transformative," she wrote. "Collectively, however, they amount to an attempt to remove single points of vulnerability and build redundancy into the Russia-Iran economic relationship." The financial effort is paired with a political one. The roadmap calls for Russia and Iran to coordinate through BRICS and other international institutions against "unilateral trade restrictions," while another provision proposes studying ways to counter "unilateral restrictive measures" and their impact on global markets. Korkiya said that goes beyond simply finding workarounds. "Especially interesting is that the roadmap also goes beyond practical sanctions workarounds and includes an effort to build an intellectual and diplomatic campaign against sanctions themselves," she wrote, citing plans for expert communities, discussion platforms and an international forum focused on unilateral restrictions. A U.S. official told Fox News Digital that financial institutions and intermediaries enabling sanctions evasion expose themselves to "significant sanctions risks," adding that Washington would continue working with partners to "identify, expose and disrupt these networks wherever they emerge." The official also pushed back on the idea that alternative Russia-Iran systems could displace Western financial infrastructure. "Russia and Iran can try to build alternative financial channels, but they cannot replicate the reach, liquidity or trust of the U.S. dollar and the international financial system," the official said. "Their efforts will not weaken the effectiveness of U.S. sanctions." CHINA, RUSSIA, IRAN AND NORTH KOREA FORM 'AXIS OF AGGRESSORS' THAT COULD OVERWHELM US, BOOK WARNS The financial architecture sits alongside another strategically sensitive pillar of the relationship: civilian nuclear energy. The plan assigns Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom continued responsibility at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, including fuel and maintenance support for Unit 1 and continuing construction work associated with Units 2 and 3. The cooperation did not remain solely on paper. On Sept. 2, 2026, Rosatom said Russian specialists had begun returning to Bushehr, that Unit 1 was preparing for scheduled maintenance and partial fuel replacement, and that nuclear fuel had already been delivered to the site. Rosatom also said work was continuing on the plant and that additional Russian specialists were expected to arrive. Korkiya noted that the Bushehr Units 2 and 3 project predates the 2024 roadmap, meaning the document did not originate that cooperation but rather incorporated an existing strategic project into the broader Russia-Iran framework. "Such strategies and protocols confirm that Russia and Iran are closely aligned countries, and Russia almost certainly continues and aims to increase its current cooperation with Iran also in 2026," the European intelligence source said. Fox News Digital sought comment from Rosatom on the document and the current status of its work in Iran. The roadmap also identifies specific Iranian oil and gas fields where Moscow sought a role. It names Shadegan, Kish and North Pars, assigning Russia’s Energy Ministry and unspecified "interested Russian companies" responsibility for advancing the projects. Those companies are not named in the roadmap. For several projects, the financing column is marked "Confidential." There is evidence that at least one of the named projects advanced. Interfax reported on Feb. 13, 2026 that Russian state-owned ZN-Vostok was developing Iran’s Shadegan oil field, while Iranian officials said Tehran hoped to expand Russian investment across additional oil and gas projects. The roadmap sets milestones for Shadegan through the end of 2025, while work involving Kish and North Pars runs into 2026 and includes legal, commercial and project-analysis work. That pattern appears repeatedly through the document: ministries, deadlines and strategic objectives are spelled out, while some of the participating companies or financing arrangements remain undisclosed. BESSENT WARNS IRAN'S OUTSIDE BACKERS TO 'STAY AWAY' AS TRUMP SEEKS TO 'ASPHYXIATE' TEHRAN'S ECONOMY One of the more unusual provisions goes beyond ordinary trade. The roadmap calls for Russia to help establish production in Iran of individual parts and assemblies for Russian aircraft. Russian authorities were instructed to determine which aircraft parts could be repaired or manufactured in Iran, identify Iranian companies capable of producing them, certify selected sites through Russia’s aviation regulator Rosaviatsiya and conclude a localization agreement. The roadmap set a March 31, 2026 deadline for an agreement on localized production and a Dec. 31, 2026 target for launching prototype production. Public evidence does show that aviation cooperation advanced in the related area of aircraft maintenance. In February 2025, Rosaviatsiya’s chief said three Iranian companies had been approved to perform maintenance and airworthiness work on Russian-operated aircraft after an Aeroflot Airbus A330 underwent maintenance in Tehran. The Russian government also publicly discussed deeper aviation-industrial cooperation with Iran that month, including aircraft manufacturing and joint work on jet engines for passenger aircraft. But Fox News Digital has not independently verified that the more ambitious provision in the roadmap — manufacturing Russian aircraft components inside Iran — was implemented. The document also lays out an effort to strengthen the physical transportation network linking Russia and Iran. It calls for work on a proposed railway built to Russia’s 1,520-millimeter track gauge, stretching from Iran’s border with Azerbaijan toward Iranian ports on the Persian Gulf. The proposal remained in the planning and negotiation stage in the roadmap. Separately, Moscow sought to advance the Rasht-Astara railway, a roughly 162-kilometer missing link in the International North-South Transport Corridor. That project subsequently moved beyond the purely conceptual stage. Russia and Iran formally launched engineering surveys for the railway in May 2025, according to Russia’s Transport Ministry. Korkiya said the project had still not reached full construction by late summer 2026, with Russian and Iranian officials continuing to work on the implementation and construction arrangements. She also identified another provision: Iranian investment in port infrastructure in Astrakhan, Russia. The roadmap calls for a terminal there using Iranian investment, along with warehouses, a logistics park and grain and vegetable-oil facilities. Korkiya found that an Iranian-owned company later operated a terminal in Astrakhan with a railway spur and was building grain and vegetable-oil storage facilities that closely tracked the roadmap’s description, although the document does not identify that company by name and the match cannot be definitively established. Taken together, the transport provisions point to an effort to build physical trade routes that are less dependent on traditional European corridors. The roadmap reaches well beyond finance and heavy industry. It calls for content exchange, journalist training and joint media production, including at least two joint projects and ‘professional training’ for Iranian journalists. It also calls for Russian technology companies to secure at least two contracts in Iran involving information and communications technology, including "information security," telecommunications and the video-game industry. US ECONOMIC CHOKEHOLD ON IRAN REACHES PEAK LEVERAGE AS COLLAPSE RISKS EMERGE The official overseeing the Russian side of the relationship also has a direct connection to President Vladimir Putin’s extended family. Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev chairs the Russian side of the Permanent Russian-Iranian Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation. Tsivilev is married to Anna Tsivileva, a Russian deputy defense minister and the daughter of Putin’s late cousin, Reuters reported when Putin appointed her to the Defense Ministry in June 2024. The European intelligence source argued that the connection reflects the political importance Moscow attaches to Iran. "It should be emphasized that on Russia's part, the economic cooperation with Iran is coordinated and managed by a representative of Vladimir Putin's extended family," the source said. "This indicates that the Iranian matter is not just one of many bureaucratic issues in the agenda of the Russian government. But it holds significant value for the interest of the Vladimir Putin regime." "What is also notable is the degree of state coordination and institutionalization behind this effort," she said, pointing to the involvement of central banks, ministries, regulators and state companies, as well as formal deadlines and confidential financing in some projects. "That suggests Moscow is trying to turn what could otherwise remain a politically convenient partnership into something more durable and bureaucratically embedded," Korkiya said. Russian and Iranian officials did not respond to multiple requests for comment from Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital also sought comment from Rosatom and from Russian officials responsible for Moscow’s participation in BRICS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafb10175342cf4db87c9e7 ‘Fur Lives Matter’ case turns heads as DOJ’s ‘Fraud Week’ targets taxpayer swindlers te 2026-09-20T10:10:09.792Z ‘Fur Lives Matter’ case turns heads as DOJ’s ‘Fraud Week’ targets taxpayer swindlers A nationwide business-aid fraud crackdown — highlighted by a bizarre Missouri scheme involving alleged stolen corporate identity — is among the enforcement actions being highlighted during the federal push dubbed "Fraud Week." The announcement is part of the Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division's nationwide summer surge. It netted more than 160 criminal defendants and approximately $245 million in intended losses to taxpayers, according to DOJ, as the agency announced busts from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. "This is the problem of our day," said U.S. Attorney Matt Price of the Western District of Missouri, whose office was one of 44 involved in the greater "Heartland Fraud Surge" that encompassed June through Sept. 1. "And this is a response to what happened over the previous four years," WHITE HOUSE PUSHES 'WATERSHED' FRAUD-FIGHTING REFORM IN CONGRESS AS VANCE CONVENES TASK FORCE "After 9/11, there was a huge lean-in, [an] all-of-government approach to national security issues," Price said, comparing the Bush-era interagency pivot to terror threats with the coordinated response to the current push against fraud in taxpayer-funded programs. Price headlined the extensive Small Business Administration (SBA) and COVID-19-related fraud probes under division chief Colin McDonald. In the "Fur Lives Matter" case, a Missouri man allegedly claimed to operate 19 separate businesses, including some focused on pet care like "Fur Lives Matter," "Fur Lives Matter LLC," "Chows & Pals" and "God’s Chow Chow." MINNESOTA FRAUD MASTERMIND GETS NEARLY 42 YEARS IN PRISON IN MASSIVE $250M 'FEEDING OUR FUTURE' SCHEME There was one glaring problem: "Fur Lives Matter" was a real company in another state — and prosecutors say it had no connection to Gray. Using "Fur Lives Matter" and the other purported companies, Jamie Gray allegedly sought to fraudulently obtain nearly $56 million in Paycheck Protection (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster (EIDL) funds from the Small Business Administration through 29 applications. BRAZEN SOCIAL MEDIA FRAUD SCHEMES WREAK HAVOC AS TRUMP OFFICIAL ISSUES STARK WARNING FOR 'FRAUDFLUENCERS' Most cases involved entirely fictitious businesses, and only "Fur Lives Matter" was operational at the Feb. 15, 2020, eligibility cutoff. "Gray effectively stole this company’s identity," the DOJ said in a statement, alleging the legitimate business had no knowledge of him and that his claims about ownership, employees, revenue and operations were fabricated. Gray nevertheless received about $820,000 in SBA funds, prosecutors said. The case stood out even among a summer surge of alleged fraud schemes for its unusual details. JUDGE SENTENCES FEEDING OUR FUTURE FRAUDSTERS WHO FAKED RUNNING CHILD NUTRITION SITE "If you screwed the American taxpayer, the federal government is now going to say you're cut off, no more," Vice President JD Vance said this week on the matter of the larger administration crackdown. "You shouldn't be applying anymore, and if you do apply, you're no longer able to get those benefits." VANCE-LED TASK FORCE CUTS OFF $1.4B FROM HOME HEALTH, HOSPICE PROVIDERS SUSPECTED OF FRAUD Price said the effort is expanding beyond Operation No Doze, the SBA-focused enforcement action conducted as part of the broader Heartland Fraud Surge. His office and Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, along with other state officials, have also launched Operation Show-Me the Money, a new state-federal effort targeting fraud in state benefit programs. REPUBLICANS DECLARE WAR ON 'ORGANIZED THEFT' WITH GOVERNMENT FRAUD CRACKDOWN "No fraud is too small to prosecute, but leveraging all state resources in the state of Missouri from the top down [is believed to be] a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the state and the feds, working to identify and prosecute this type of fraud," he said Saturday. Price also credited SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler with "leading from the front" as the agency is suspending suspected fraudulent borrowers and sending demand letters seeking repayment. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER He said the Heartland Surge depicts a new approach to countering fraud, characterizing the Biden administration’s attempts to recoup lost dollars as a "pay and chase" model. Attorney General Todd Blanche has instructed prosecutors to charge fraud cases of all sizes, in that the smaller cases sends the message to bigger scofflaws that, no matter the amount of money involved, "if you ripped off the American taxpayer… we will find you, we will identify you, we will hunt you down, we'll prosecute you," said Price. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafb10175342cf4db87c9de American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on fast-food frenzy and campaign controversy te 2026-09-20T10:10:09.133Z American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on fast-food frenzy and campaign controversy The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including the latest news, events and sights and sounds of the United States. This week's quiz highlights today's fast-food frenzy, a campaign controversy — and a lot more. Can you get all 8 questions right? Give it a try and see how you do! CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here.  And to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafb10075342cf4db87c9d5 Dem House candidate settles years-long $55K debt fight with former mother-in-law weeks before election te 2026-09-20T10:10:08.414Z Dem House candidate settles years-long $55K debt fight with former mother-in-law weeks before election Bob Brooks, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, settled a longstanding financial disagreement with his former mother-in-law earlier this month. According to court filings, Brooks and Carol Wiley, the mother of his former wife, Jennifer Brooks, have settled a dispute surrounding a $55,500 debt he incurred in 2004. The judgment finalizes the family dispute that entered the public eye amid one of the most competitive congressional races in the country as Brooks looks to unseat Rep. Ryan Mackenzie but leaves behind questions of how he managed to close out the saga. FIREFIGHTERS UNION BOSS WINS HOTLY-CONTESTED DEM PRIMARY IN A KEY PENNSYLVANIA SWING DISTRICT It’s unclear whether Brooks paid the amount — and tens of thousands more in interest — or what the terms of the agreement were. When asked about the case, Brooks' campaign declined to fill in the picture. "This old family dispute has officially been resolved by an agreement between the two parties. Bob is glad that this personal matter was resolved amicably and is now behind him and his family. Out of respect for everyone involved, we won't be commenting further," Ryan Moore, an attorney for Brooks, said in a statement to Fox News Digital. Brooks’ case began in 2008 when Wiley claimed that he had never paid her and her husband $55,500 for a subdivision of land they had transferred to Brooks in 2004. According to court filings, the two parties had agreed that Brooks would eventually paid back the amount. "In 2008, at the request of Michael Wiley, Carol Wiley had a promissory note drafted which memorialized Defendants' debt, and provided that Defendants were jointly and severally liable to pay Carol Wiley $55,500 at 6.5% interest, in 120 monthly payments of $630.19, beginning July 1, 2008. On July 12, 2008, Wiley and Defendants executed the promissory note in the presence of a notary," a 2021 filing reads. But, even after the creation of the note — and the penalties that it outlined if Brooks failed to hold up his end of the contract — the money never came. BERNIE-BACKED DEM’S PRO-GUN CLINT EASTWOOD POST, KAEPERNICK CRITIQUE SPURS APOLOGY IN BATTLEGROUND RACE "Defendants never made any of the payments prescribed in the promissory note," the filings state. As a result of having breached their contract, Brooks was required to pay $130,386, according to the terms of the note. But Brooks pushed back on the verdict, arguing that the notary had run its course, that a statute of limitations prevented it from being binding almost 15 years after its creation. Additionally, he argued that because he hadn’t received anything new when he signed the 2008 promissory agreement, it lacked consideration, a legal component that indicates an exchange of of value. Despite his arguments, the court sided with Wiley. "The absence of consideration does not render an agreement unenforceable where the agreement contains an express statement of the signatories’ intent to be bound," the court ruled. Reacting to the case, at least one Republican onlooker blasted Brooks' record. "Scumbag Bob Brooks tried to rip his family off and then lied about it because he cares about one thing: enriching himself. If Books is willing to go this far to screw over his own family, imagine what he would do to Pennsylvanians if he gained power," Reilly Richardson, a spokesperson for the National Republican Congressional Committee, said in a statement to Fox News Digital. BERNIE-BACKED DEM'S PRO-GUN CLINT EASTWOOD POST, KAEPERNICK CRITIQUE SPURS APOLOGY IN BATTLEGROUND RACE Brooks' campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. Having cleared the state’s Democratic primary, Brooks now heads to the Nov. 3, 2025, general election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafb0ff75342cf4db87c9cc Alleged killer mom Corie Walsh ruled too dangerous to return home — but psychiatrist warns risk can change te 2026-09-20T10:10:07.820Z Alleged killer mom Corie Walsh ruled too dangerous to return home — but psychiatrist warns risk can change An Illinois judge found Corie Walsh too dangerous to release after prosecutors alleged the Frankfort mother posed a threat to her husband and three surviving children after she was charged with murdering her 2-year-old son, Barrett. But forensic psychiatrists say "dangerousness" is not a permanent label. Instead, it is a forward-looking assessment that can change as a person's mental condition improves through treatment. Walsh, 40, remains held without pretrial release after a Will County judge denied her request to leave custody during a detention hearing earlier this month. LINDSAY CLANCY FIXATION AND ALLEGED PLOT TO POISON HUSBAND EMERGE AS ACCUSED MOM CLAIMS PSYCHOSIS The judge also ordered that Walsh immediately receive psychiatric medication after her attorneys said she had gone days without treatment despite a hospital recommendation that she receive around-the-clock psychiatric care. Prosecutors argued Walsh should remain behind bars because, beyond the allegations surrounding Barrett's death, she allegedly threatened to kill her husband after her arrest. The judge agreed, finding Walsh posed too great a danger to release before trial. LINDSAY CLANCY’S FUTURE COULD REST WITH ‘PROSECUTION DOCTORS’ AS CASE ECHOES INFAMOUS MAINE KILLINGS: EXPERT The ruling raised a broader question that extends beyond Walsh's case: What does it actually mean when a judge determines someone is too dangerous to release? Under Illinois law, judges deciding whether a defendant should remain jailed before trial evaluate the person's current risk to others rather than punish past conduct. Dr. Stephen Dinwiddie, a professor of psychiatry at Northwestern University with four decades of forensic psychiatry experience, said psychiatrists approach dangerousness the same way – as a forward-looking assessment rather than a permanent label. VIRGINIA MAN ACQUITTED BY INSANITY IN KILLING FLEES US DURING 48-HOUR MENTAL HOSPITAL PASS "Obviously we're talking more about what we're afraid they're going to do tomorrow," he said. "Part of that prediction is based on what they did yesterday ... what they did in the past ... and what they have said they intend to do." Unlike a criminal verdict, which looks backward at what allegedly happened, dangerousness is designed to evaluate the risk a person may pose going forward, Dinwiddie said. "It's pretty squishy," he said. "Dangerous to whom? Imminently or long-term? Dangerous in a physical way or something else?" In civil commitment proceedings, judges often decide whether someone should receive treatment over their objections because they present a short-term danger to themselves or others. Dinwiddie said the rationale is simple: "If we don't act, something bad is going to happen within a matter of days, if not sooner." Dinwiddie said treatment can dramatically change how psychiatrists evaluate a person's future risk. SCOTT WOLF'S WIFE SAYS ‘MY BRAIN TURNED ON ME’ AS SHE APOLOGIZES TO FAMILY FOR 'PROFOUND HARM' AFTER PSYCHOSIS "If they've behaved in a violent fashion while ill in the past and now they're ill, obviously that's important information and obviously that's something to worry about," he said. "The intervention obviously is to try to get at that particular symptom of illness and get it under control." That can have legal significance because Illinois judges may reconsider detention if circumstances materially change, although any decision to release a defendant before trial remains up to the court. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X That does not mean Walsh will be released before trial. It means a judge's dangerousness finding is not necessarily permanent. "I think most of us believe that our interventions can prevent tragedies," Dinwiddie said. PSYCHOSIS EVIDENCE CHANGES EVERYTHING IN CLANCY JUDGE'S OTHER KILLER MOM CASE: RETIRED JUDGE He cautioned that psychosis alone does not make someone dangerous. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "I think one misconception is they're just different. They're not like us," Dinwiddie said. "The tragic fact is they are like us and severe mental illness can affect family members. It can affect anybody." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE Another common misconception, he said, is that people experiencing psychosis cannot think logically. SEND US A TIP "Within that delusional system, people can act in a very organized, very logical, very purposeful way," he said. GOT A TIP? He described that concept as "rationality within irrationality," explaining that someone can carry out a series of organized actions while acting on profoundly delusional beliefs. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Dinwiddie also emphasized that psychosis is not a matter of choice. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "The fact that somebody has evidence of a psychotic process ... that is not a matter of choice," he said. "Nobody would wish that upon themselves." Walsh is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in Barrett's death. Prosecutors allege she believed the toddler was the devil and also threatened to kill her husband and the couple's three surviving children after her arrest. Walsh has not entered a plea, and the case remains pending. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafb0ff75342cf4db87c9c3 Prince Harry’s push to give Archie, Lilibet royal upbringing exposes ‘contradiction’ after palace exit: expert te 2026-09-20T10:10:07.150Z Prince Harry’s push to give Archie, Lilibet royal upbringing exposes ‘contradiction’ after palace exit: expert Prince Harry wants his children to embrace their British roots and royal heritage, but one expert says there's a glaring "contradiction." "Harry spent years telling us why he needed to escape royal life, said his father and brother were trapped, but now appears determined to make sure his children understand and retain their connection to it," Kinsey Schofield, host of YouTube's "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," told Fox News Digital. "Perhaps with time and distance, he has realized that walking away from royal duties was much easier than walking away from the history, family and identity that came with them," Schofield said. "Ultimately, Harry may finally be recognizing what has always seemed so obvious to the rest of us — being born a prince is an unbelievable privilege." PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE’S UK MOVE PUTS FRESH SPOTLIGHT ON THEIR EXPLOSIVE CLAIMS AGAINST ROYAL FAMILY On Aug. 20, it was announced that Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, had decided to return to the U.K. for an extended stay beginning this fall, but they would not resume their roles as working royals. Their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, recently started school in England. A source told People magazine that Harry "wants them to understand the world he grew up in and where their family comes from." Fox News Digital reached out to Archewell, which handles the offices of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, for comment. "It is totally understandable that Harry wants Archie and Lilibet to grow up appreciating their British heritage, traditions and knowing their extended family," British royals expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "But after all he has said and done, it's highly unlikely the family will ever trust Harry or welcome them all back into the family fold." WATCH: PRINCE HARRY WANTS HIS CHILDREN TO EMBRACE ENGLISH HERITAGE: EXPERT "It would have been surprising if he felt California was like home or in any way comparable to anything his children could experience in the U.K.," Fordwich argued. "He has expressed wanting his children to understand their paternal history." The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as working royals and moved to California more than six years ago. They later signed lucrative contracts with Netflix and Spotify as they sought to become financially independent. In a series of interviews and Harry's memoir "Spare," the couple said they left Britain to escape the restrictions of royal life and criticized palace officials for being insensitive to Meghan's mental health while alleging that at least one member of the royal family had expressed racist views when she was pregnant with their first child. Meghan, a former actress, is biracial. Although relations with some members of the royal family have soured since then, Harry told the BBC in 2025 that he wanted to reconcile with his family. In the same interview, however, Harry said he could not envision bringing Meghan and their children back to the U.K. because of concerns over their security. His father, King Charles III, continues to receive treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. "Harry and Meghan want their children to build close relationships with their cousins, in fact, the whole British royal family," British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. "Allegedly, this was one of the deciding factors in their U.K. return. It is understandable at this point why the family will keep their distance from the Sussexes. Harry and Meghan, for their children's sake, should work towards peace with the family. Not just a sweeping statement about reconciliation and doing the exact opposite. But Harry will absolutely want his children to understand their heritage and that they are part of the British royal family." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE A source told People magazine that the family's decision to leave California for an extended period wasn't easy for Meghan. "They've been planning this for some time, and they feel it's the right thing for their family, but that doesn't mean leaving was easy," the insider explained to the outlet. "Meghan really loves their life in Montecito and their home there. They know it's going to take a little bit of time for everyone to settle in and adjust. There's excitement about what's ahead too, especially for the kids. They're really happy for them, and for everything they'll get to experience." Schofield noted that Harry was eager for his children to have a closer relationship with their grandfather despite tensions within the royal family. "I think Harry has reached a point where he recognizes that Britain is a huge part of his children's identity," Schofield said. "Archie and Lili are grandchildren of the king. Their grandfather is on the currency. Their uncle will be king. Their cousins are the future of the monarchy. They would be given privileges and opportunities in the U.K. that they simply wouldn't attract in the States." "I think Harry wants to reopen the royal door, but perhaps on his own terms," Schofield continued. "The problem is that the monarchy has never operated that way. Harry may want his children to enjoy the history, relationships and privileges that come with being part of the royal family while maintaining the independence he chose in 2020. That tension has been at the heart of this story from the very beginning." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "That is the uncomfortable reality: You can bring your children to the U.K. and surround them with British traditions, but their most meaningful connection to Britain is their family. If Harry genuinely wants Archie and Lilibet to understand their royal heritage, eventually he has to confront the fact that his children barely know the relatives who embody it." Archie was a baby when his parents left the U.K. in 2020. Lilibet was born in California in 2021. Before this year's relocation, their last visit to the U.K. was in July for a private family trip that included a reunion with the king at Highgrove House. Before that, the children had not visited the U.K. since June 2022 for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. A source told People magazine that Harry and his father spoke by phone during the Duke of Sussex's first week back in the U.K. The two have yet to meet in person again since the Sussexes returned on Aug. 26. Multiple royal experts told Fox News Digital that Harry and his older brother, Prince William, haven't spoken since 2022. "Harry cannot expect the children to repair what the adults have broken," Schofield said. "Any meaningful relationships between the cousins would require trust between their parents first." "Prince William is going to prioritize his three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, and their privacy. If Harry wants those relationships for his children, rebuilding trust with William becomes increasingly important. And I do think that burden is on Harry. Any pressure on Prince William to reconcile is wildly unfair." Still, Chard noted that children could help soften strained relationships between family members and "serve as a bridge." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Harry may want Archie and Lilibet to grow up connected to their British roots, but one royal expert said that goal could prove difficult unless he first makes peace with his family. "Archie is seven now," Schofield said. "He is old enough to ask questions and understand that his family circumstances are unusual. At some point, Britain stops being a story Harry tells his children and becomes something they will want to experience and understand for themselves. Harry then has to decide whether he wants them connected simply to Britain or genuinely connected to the royal family." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafa2f275342cf4db87c841 WATCH: Americans warn AI will take jobs despite reassuring labor data: ‘Just wait’ te 2026-09-20T09:10:10.112Z WATCH: Americans warn AI will take jobs despite reassuring labor data: ‘Just wait’ As debate intensifies over the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), people are sounding the alarm about the technology's potential to disrupt the American workforce and displace workers. "Maybe not yet, but it is certainly going to happen imminently," Max from South Africa said about the risk of AI taking jobs away from Americans. "The amount of AI that's pushing and talkbots that you can use and systems that will allow you to sidestep other individuals or systems, it's on its way," Max said. DEMOCRATS SOUND ALARM OVER AI JOB APOCALYPSE — BUT LABOR MARKET ISN'T FOLLOWING SCRIPT "Everybody's probably going to get fired, just wait," Ivory from Virginia told Fox News Digital. The reactions come after a shocking new report by the Budget Lab at Yale revealed that recent research shows no connection between the rapid adoption of AI and changes in employment rates. "I think maybe folks are afraid… that there will not be any humans needed to run things, but I think that's not the case," Crystal from Pennsylvania said. "You're going to need the people to still implement the AI." A recent paper by the Bureau of Economic Analysis similarly found that AI use has not been linked to any significant decline in employment, and is instead associated with stronger economic growth. Others that Fox News Digital spoke with dismissed the report’s results, suggesting AI adoption will inevitably spike job layoffs. "I don’t believe it," Henry from Virginia said when asked about the recent report. He continued, "You take any business…. They're all training to make people available and able to work with AI. And the net of it is that the nose count goes down." SEN. BERNIE SANDERS: YES, WE MUST HIT THE PAUSE BUTTON ON AI BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE Another person Fox News Digital spoke with disagreed, arguing AI is "not there yet" in its ability to replace human intelligence. "We thought that it could replace software developers and coders right off the bat," he said. "Fortunately for us, but unfortunately for AI, we're not there yet. " AI has been at the forefront of conversation in Washington, with President Donald Trump urging against tech experts’ call for a slowdown in the development of AI to allow humans to keep up with its rapidly accelerating pace. Prominent Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, are pleading for the slowdown despite previously promoting its economic potential. "We have an energy crisis," a person who spoke with Fox News Digital said. "We don't have enough energy to really take AI to the next level. At this point, I think moving forward next decade, we'll see a lot of changes. But as of right now, when you lay off the panic button, I think we're just fine." ONE MONTHLY BILL AMERICANS CAN’T AVOID IS QUIETLY SURGING THANKS TO EMERGING INDUSTRY: DATA While America is producing record amounts of crude oil, the expansion of data centers is projected to ramp up electricity demand in the U.S. to record levels in the coming years, according to the Energy Information Administration. It is estimated that a large data center will require as much electricity as a small city, Fed researchers found. The looming uncertainty over the impact of AI in the future is prompting workers to consider how to prepare for an AI-powered economy, despite the data not yet confirming the fears of impacting employment rates. "You need to know how it works and get good at using it," Harvey from London said. "I think it's just going to propel us forward and we have to keep up," Crystal said. She continued, "If we don't, what’s next?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafa2f175342cf4db87c838 A look inside program giving future Nat Sec experts 5-year head start amid evolving threats: ‘Ready day one’ te 2026-09-20T09:10:09.452Z A look inside program giving future Nat Sec experts 5-year head start amid evolving threats: ‘Ready day one’ As the United States confronts increasingly complex threats from China, foreign influence, artificial intelligence and geopolitical flashpoints around the world, one Seton Hall University program is giving graduate students hands-on experience tackling real national security challenges before they enter the workforce at a rate its founder proves the program’s importance. The National Security Graduate Fellowship at Seton Hall’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations pairs students with government agencies seeking research and analysis on pressing foreign policy and national security issues and has an 80% placement rate, with graduates going on to work at the NSA, CIA, Secret Service, military and defense contracting companies, according to founder Mohamad Mirghahari. "My goal for my students is they’re ready day one if they get hired," Mirghahari told Fox News Digital. Mirghahari, a Seton Hall graduate and national security expert who spent 14 years in key Department of Defense leadership roles supporting counterterrorism initiatives around the globe, later served as a presidential appointee and senior advisor to the Transportation Security Administration’s chief of staff and remains a special advisor to the Defense Department. US COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ‘WAY BEHIND,’ POST-9/11 RECORD ‘EXTRAORDINARILY NEGLIGENT’, FMR TRUMP WH OFFICIAL WARNS "Our program is unlike any other in the nation because our graduate students are actually tackling real-world national security challenges and issues from government agencies," Mirghahari explained. "As we know, most government agencies have a lot of things going on and they don't have enough resources, but what our graduate students are able to do is support those government agencies, answering and doing research for real-world requirements in the national security field." Mirghahari says the program is also unique due to the practitioners from "across the United States government" that serve as guest lecturers and professors giving students a necessary insight into experiences in the field, particularly given the changing landscape and variety of threats facing the nation compared to ten or twenty years ago. INTEL CHIEF WARNS OF 'EVOLVING' THREATS AS TERROR GROUPS NOW 'RECRUIT THEIR AGENTS ONLINE' "Part of what makes our program so unique is that we address the real-world issues of today," Mirghahari said. "History is very important, and you learn from history, but we also want to be the classes that can support the government in real time. We have done projects on China, India and Pakistan, as well as the South China Sea." The fellowship’s work has included projects for the State Department on how the U.S. could re-engage with the Taliban if the group returned to power in Afghanistan. Mirghahari said the research remained relevant for years, with the papers later recirculated within the government. "That’s part of what we do, provide that real-time research," he said. The program also focuses on emerging national security challenges involving artificial intelligence, data and foreign influence. Mirghahari said younger students often bring valuable technological expertise and perspectives that government agencies may not have previously considered. "Artificial intelligence, data and all these different things impacting our national security play a major role in our work," he said. On the artificial intelligence front, which has changed how the United States deals with cyber threats along with how it conducts cyber operations, Mirghahari says it has become a "force multiplier" for his students. "We examine foreign influence, including how data is mined and distributed, and we use tools such as artificial intelligence, graph theory and other analytical methods to examine large datasets," he said. "We’re giving students an awareness of these technologies and how they can be used across the government. Mirghahari added, "Our students can sift through large amounts of information and extract what is relevant to support their research. That process is extremely time-consuming, so we’re helping government clients bring the information together in one place and examine it more thoroughly." Mirghahari told Fox News Digital he believes students would need to work for five years in a national security position to be able to learn the on the job skills they learn at the Seton Hall program and explained that now, perhaps more than ever, hitting the ground running is critically important. "Some of the feedback we’ve received from agencies is, ‘Your students are well-equipped. They’re better than some of the people who have been here for five to 10 years,’" Mirghahari said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafa2ed75342cf4db87c824 Troy Jackson, a Progressive Brawler, Tries to Flip a Senate Seat in Maine te 2026-09-20T09:10:05.631Z Troy Jackson, a Progressive Brawler, Tries to Flip a Senate Seat in Maine Mr. Jackson landed in the race unexpectedly. Democrats are hoping he can unseat Susan Collins, a Republican, in their bid to retake the Senate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafa2ec75342cf4db87c81b How President Trump Broke the Kennedy Center te 2026-09-20T09:10:04.920Z How President Trump Broke the Kennedy Center Internal emails and documents demonstrate the political capture of the institution, including how officials once pursued a plan to unload much of the art collection. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafa2ec75342cf4db87c812 American Yom Kippur: How Jews Across the U.S. Observe the Holiest Day of the Year te 2026-09-20T09:10:04.210Z American Yom Kippur: How Jews Across the U.S. Observe the Holiest Day of the Year We asked readers around the country to tell us what the holiest day of the Jewish calendar looks like for them in 2026. Here’s what we learned. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafa2eb75342cf4db87c809 Markwayne Mullin Lost His Pick to Lead ICE, as He Struggles to Prove His Toughness on Immigration te 2026-09-20T09:10:03.259Z Markwayne Mullin Lost His Pick to Lead ICE, as He Struggles to Prove His Toughness on Immigration Markwayne Mullin is working to overcome hard-liners’ doubts about his leadership, his position undermined by missteps with the White House. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aafa2e975342cf4db87c800 Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Leads to an Increase in Vaccinations te 2026-09-20T09:10:01.923Z Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Leads to an Increase in Vaccinations As the outbreak grows to more than 700 confirmed cases, the largest in the country, some people remain opposed to vaccines and others are rushing to get the shots. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf929175342cf4db87c623 U.S. House Passes Bill Backed By Arizona Lawmakers Requiring AM Radio In New Vehicles te 2026-09-20T08:00:17.543Z U.S. House Passes Bill Backed By Arizona Lawmakers Requiring AM Radio In New Vehicles By Matthew Holoway | The U.S. House approved legislation Tuesday that would require automakers to provide access to AM broadcast radio as standard equipment in new passenger vehicles sold in the United States. The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), passed Sept. 15 by voice vote under suspension of the rules. The procedure produced no recorded tally identifying how individual House members voted. Arizona Reps. Eli Crane (R-AZ-02), Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ-08), and Paul Gosar (R-AZ-09) are among the bill’s cosponsors. The congressional record also lists the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ-07), who died on March 13, 2025, as a cosponsor. Crane called the voice vote unanimous in a post on X. “Last night, the House passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act in a unanimous vote,” Crane wrote. “This legislation protects a vital source Arizonans rely on for emergency information, weather updates, and news. Proud to support this measure.” Last night, the House passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act in a unanimous vote. This legislation protects a vital source Arizonans rely on for emergency information, weather updates, and news. Proud to support this measure. #AZ02 pic.twitter.com/dRoWtISaYj — Rep. Eli Crane (@RepEliCrane) September 16, 2026 Under the House-approved text, the Department of Transportation would have one year after enactment to issue a rule requiring new passenger vehicles to include equipment capable of receiving and playing broadcasts from analog or qualifying digital AM stations. The requirement would cover vehicles manufactured domestically for sale in the United States, imported into the country, or shipped through interstate commerce. The AM function would have to be installed as standard equipment, accessible to drivers, and provided without an additional fee or surcharge. The legislation defines passenger vehicles as those designed primarily to carry a driver and no more than 12 passengers. Motorcycles are excluded. The Transportation Department would generally have up to two years after issuing the regulation to make it effective. Manufacturers that produced no more than 40,000 passenger vehicles for the U.S. market in 2022 would receive at least four years to comply. During the period before the regulation takes effect, manufacturers selling vehicles without AM reception would be required to provide clear labeling notifying buyers. They also could not charge buyers an additional fee to access AM programming. Supporters have cited AM radio’s role in delivering emergency information when power, cellular networks, or internet services are unavailable. House Speaker Mike Johnson said local communities depend on the technology during natural disasters. “When disaster strikes—especially in hurricane and tornado-prone states like Louisiana—local communities rely on AM radio to deliver accurate, up-to-date information and critical safety alerts,” Johnson said. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Public Warning System consists of broadcast stations equipped with backup communications equipment and generators intended to keep them operating during and after disasters. FEMA says the system can directly reach more than 90 percent of the country’s population. The agency lists KDRI 830 AM in Tucson as Arizona’s Primary Entry Point station. The bill would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study AM radio’s role in the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System and compare its resilience, accessibility, and effectiveness with other emergency communications technologies. The Transportation Department would also be required to examine possible effects on vehicle safety and automated-driving systems before issuing its regulation. The Transportation Department, in coordination with FEMA and the FCC, would also be required to report to Congress at least once every five years on whether AM radio remains useful for emergency alerts and whether alternative communications systems could provide comparable coverage. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated that implementing the legislation would cost the Transportation Department and GAO approximately $1 million from 2026 through 2031. The CBO said the requirement would principally affect manufacturers of electric vehicles that have removed AM equipment or announced plans to do so. The CBO also estimated that manufacturers would need to update equipment in approximately 2 million to 2.5 million vehicles annually. The agency projected that the private sector mandate would cost several million dollars per year, remaining below the $214 million threshold used to evaluate private sector mandates in 2026. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a trade association representing major automakers, has opposed the mandate, citing interference between AM signals and electric vehicle propulsion systems. The organization cited a Center for Automotive Research estimate placing the potential industry cost at $3.8 billion over seven years. The House legislation now moves to the Senate, where Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Ed Markey and Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz introduced a companion measure, S. 315. The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved that bill in February 2025, and it was placed on the Senate legislative calendar in April. When severe weather strikes and the power goes out, Texans need communications they can count on. AM radio remains a critical lifeline for emergency alerts, local news, weather updates, and other vital information. I’m proud to have worked with @SenMarkey on the AM Radio for… https://t.co/V7rbyFmsWK — Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) September 16, 2026 The Senate bill currently has 60 cosponsors—37 Republicans, 21 Democrats, and two independents. Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are not listed among its cosponsors. The Senate has not held a floor vote on either the companion legislation or the House-approved bill. 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 U.S. House Passes Bill Backed By Arizona Lawmakers Requiring AM Radio In New Vehicles first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf928e75342cf4db87c61a Remembering Jon Kyl, Former Arizona Senator And Congressman te 2026-09-20T08:00:14.987Z Remembering Jon Kyl, Former Arizona Senator And Congressman By Staff Reporter | Former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, a lifelong Republican, passed away on Thursday at the age of 84.  The Kyl family said the former senator died due to complications following his dementia diagnosis in December 2025.  Kyl was born and raised in Nebraska before coming to Arizona to attend the University of Arizona, where he earned his bachelor’s and law degrees.  Kyl served in the Senate from 1995 to 2013, and later by appointment in 2018 following the passing of former Sen. John McCain. Kyl was the Senate Minority Whip from 2007 to 2013.  Prior to the Senate, Kyl represented the 4th District in the House of Representatives from 1987 to 1995.  During Kyl’s 26 years in Congress, 18 of his bills became law.  Chief among those bills was the Arizona Water Act Settlement of 2004, which secured key water rights for Native American tribal communities.  Prior to joining elected office, Kyl’s efforts as an attorney for the Salt River Project laid the groundwork for the Arizona Groundwater Management Act and the creation of the Arizona Department of Water Resources.  Other bills included legislation that authorized funding for crime victims, authorized land exchanges allowing the cities of Yuma and Sedona to develop property, arranged for prisoner copays for certain healthcare services, and barred nepotism within the federal court appointments. Kyl is survived by his wife of 62 years, Caryll Collins, their two children, John Kyl and Kristine Kyl Gavin, and four grandchildren.  Kyl’s legacy as an effective leader, lawmaker, and lawyer has inspired widespread bipartisan mourning over his passing.  Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), the Republican nominee for governor, issued a statement describing Kyl as a man of distinction, integrity, and unwavering dedication to Arizona who had deep understanding of the issues plaguing the state. “He was an exemplary public servant who understood Arizona, fought tirelessly for our interests, and approached his responsibilities with humility and conviction,” said Biggs. “May Senator Kyl always be remembered as a servant leader who loved Arizona and dedicated so much of his life to making our state and country stronger.” Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, the Republican nominee for attorney general, called Kyl “a work horse not a show horse.” “He was always working big projects and solutions for Arizona,” said Petersen. “Arizona could use another Senator like him.”  Former Gov. Doug Ducey commended Kyl for his “principled, thoughtful leadership” and said Kyl was a mentor and friend to him. Both Kyl and Ducey were members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. “I’ll miss him deeply,” said Ducey.  Gov. Katie Hobbs described Kyl as a “dedicated statesman who always cared deeply for our state.”  Rep. Yassamin Ansari, a Democrat, commended Kyl for his work on securing Arizona water rights. “A true public servant who understood Arizona water better than anyone, Jon Kyl was devoted to the people he served, acted selflessly on their behalf, and went — simply — where he was most needed. His legacy will endure in Arizona,” said Ansari.  Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democrat, also praised Kyl for his water rights work. “His landmark work securing historic tribal water settlements defined this state in ways that will last long after his passing. He was a true public servant who loved this state,” said Kelly.  Cardinals owner Michael Bidwell also issued a statement.  “His quiet, principled and impactful leadership left a lasting remark on our state and our nation and for that we are forever grateful,” said Bidwell.  In one of his final interviews near the end of his life, Kyl told KTAR that the most important thing Arizonans can do is exercise their civic duty.  “If you really care about your future, if you care about your kids and your grandkids and so on, make a little time for participating in one of the political parties or some other way where you can say at the end of your life ‘Yeah, I did something,’” said Kyl.  Rep. Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) recalled some wisdom imparted by Kyl. “Jon once said that ‘real leadership means tackling tough problems ourselves and not leaving them to our children,’” said Hamadeh. “That is a standard worth remembering as we mark his passing and keep his family in our thoughts.” AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Remembering Jon Kyl, Former Arizona Senator And Congressman first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf928c75342cf4db87c611 HHS Official To Testify Before Arizona Lawmakers Over State’s Missed Federal Audits te 2026-09-20T08:00:12.778Z HHS Official To Testify Before Arizona Lawmakers Over State’s Missed Federal Audits By Ethan Faverino | A top federal health official is scheduled to testify before Arizona lawmakers on September 21 as the state faces scrutiny over repeated delays in completing a federally required audit and potential consequences for federal funding. The Joint Legislative Audit Committee, chaired by State Rep. Matt Gress (R-LD4), will hold a public hearing to examine Arizona’s failure to submit its required Single Audit by federal deadlines and what steps are being taken to return the state to compliance. Gustav Chiarello, Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is scheduled to testify before the committee. HHS notified Governor Katie Hobbs in July that Arizona was not in compliance with federal Single Audit requirements. A Single Audit is an annual examination of a government entity’s financial statements and its compliance with requirements governing federal awards. Under federal rules, entities that meet the applicable threshold for federal expenditures are required to undergo a Single Audit, which serves as an oversight mechanism for the use of federal funds. According to the Arizona House of Representatives, the state has missed its federal Single Audit deadline for four consecutive fiscal years. Arizona’s fiscal year 2025 audit was due March 31, 2026 but remains outstanding. The Arizona Auditor General has projected the audit may not be issued until March 5, 2027, less than a month before the fiscal year 2026 audit is due. HHS has warned that continued noncompliance could result in federal enforcement measures, including additional conditions on federal awards, temporarily withheld payments, disallowed costs, or the suspension or termination of federal awards. HHS has recently increased its focus on Single Audit compliance nationwide. The department announced an initiative earlier this year examining years of Single Audit information from states and federal grantees, saying its initial review identified repeated unresolved findings and hundreds of grantees that had failed to submit required audits. According to the PHX Reporter, Gress said the continuing delays have moved beyond a paperwork issue and require greater attention to management and accountability. “I’m deeply concerned,” Chairman Gress said. “This is something we’ve been raising since I became Chairman of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee in 2023, and the Auditor General has now made clear that the State’s current timeline is not realistic.” Gress said that addressing the delays will require greater accountability from state agencies responsible for Arizona’s financial reporting. “The Governor should be driving a coordinated corrective plan across the agencies the Auditor General identified, with clear deadlines and accountability for each one,” said Gress. “The Auditor General has laid out what has to happen for the audit to be completed by March 5, 2027, so the administration should be treating those milestones as an urgent management priority and doing everything possible to protect federal funding,” he added. Other Republican lawmakers have also publicly questioned the state’s failure to complete the audit on time. State Senator Janae Shamp (R-LD29) questioned the delays publicly on X, saying, “@HHSGov just put it in writing: Arizona is NOT compliant on the FY25 Single Audit. Due March 31.  Not filed. Why? Hiding something? @katiehobbs @GovernorHobbs what is your action plan to ensure vulnerable, innocent Arizonas do not suffer from your administration’s incompetence?” @HHSGov just put it in writing: Arizona is NOT compliant on the FY25 Single Audit. Due March 31. Not filed. Why? Hiding something? @katiehobbs @GovernorHobbs what is your action plan to ensure vulnerable, innocent Arizonas do not suffer from your administration's incompetence? pic.twitter.com/wZhOweLqnB — Former Majority Leader of the AZ State Senate (@AZSenatorShamp) September 12, 2026 State Representative John Gillette responded to Shamp’s post, alleging problems involving the commingling of funds, noncompliant spending and unauthorized payments. Gress, however, told the PHX Reporter that he would not speculate about whether the delays indicated information was being concealed without evidence. “I’m not going to speculate that something is being hidden without evidence,” he said. “But the Auditor General documented inaccurate financial information, delayed responses, significant errors requiring revised financial statements, and unresolved reconciliation issues.” “So there are legitimate questions that deserve rigorous oversight and clear answers,” he added. The September 21 hearing is expected to examine the causes of the delays, Arizona’s corrective action plan, which federal funding could potentially be affected, and what changes are necessary to prevent another missed deadline. In addition to Chiarello, lawmakers are scheduled to hear from the Arizona Auditor General, representatives from Arizona’s three public universities, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, the Arizona Department of Education, the Department of Economic Security, the Department of Administration, and the Governor’s Office. The hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday in House Hearing Room 1 at the Arizona State Capitol. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post HHS Official To Testify Before Arizona Lawmakers Over State’s Missed Federal Audits first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf902e75342cf4db87c5cc NAU ROUNDUP: NAU Athletics announces senior staff hires and promotions te 2026-09-20T07:50:06.897Z NAU ROUNDUP: NAU Athletics announces senior staff hires and promotions NAU Athletics announces a handful of seniors staff hirings and promotions as part of President José Luis Cruz Rivera's Elevating Excellence strategic roadmap to 2030. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf766875342cf4db87c2f7 Lane Kiffin walked back into Oxford as the main character, but Ole Miss and Pete Golding stole his spotlight te 2026-09-20T06:00:08.845Z Lane Kiffin walked back into Oxford as the main character, but Ole Miss and Pete Golding stole his spotlight OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding walked out of his press conference to a standing ovation from the donors who had filed into the room after the Rebels had spoiled Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford. You can call it karma. You can call it revenge for everything that transpired over the past ten months. But, for those roaming the Ole Miss campus following the cinematic win over LSU, it was more of a sign that this football program is going to be just fine without Lane Kiffin. A lot was made of the former coach returning this weekend to the place that truly made him. There were signs placed all throughout the "Grove" that showed the disdain the people of Mississippi had for Lane Kiffin. You didn’t have to look very far. 'HE'S DUST': OLE MISS STUDENTS RIP LANE KIFFIN AS LSU COACH PREPARES FOR HATRED IN OXFORD But, the whole thing felt more like it was made for television from the start. Fences guarded the LSU entrance like something you'd see out of a movie involving a prison. As Kiffin stepped off the bus on Saturday evening, you could feel a quick breeze in the air. The guy who had spent so much time trying to defend his reasonings for leaving Ole Miss before they started their CFP run had returned to coach an opposing team. But, not just any team. This was hated Rebels' rival, LSU. All of hoopla surrounding this return to Oxford, and maybe we should have been focusing on the guy currently in charge of running the 'Sip.' As Pete Golding stood at the podium after securing the second-biggest win of his short tenure as head coach (Sugar Bowl), super agent Jimmy Sexton stood off to the side. Sitting off to the right, holding one of the game balls was Ole Miss collective CEO Walker Jones, who could not help but to drop his head every now and then, almost as if it was a sigh of relief that this was over. For the guy who he used to raise money for, Kiffin sat at his postgame table just outside the visitors locker room, mentioning how thankful he was that this week was finally over. Yes, he did quip that it took him leaving for Ole Miss to have an environment like the one seen on Saturday night, which is just another way for him to cope with the loss tonight. What we witnessed on a hot and humid night inside Vaught Hemingway Stadium was more about the folks who decided to stay, and not leave for the Bayou. When the pressure was put squarely back on the Rebels, it was the guy who decided to stick around who came up big once again. Trinidad Chambliss had thought about what life would look like outside of Oxford. Maybe he was supposed to follow Lane Kiffin to LSU, and finish his collegiate career with the same offensive coordinator that first ignited this run in Charlie Weiss Jr. along the Bayou. But, when he sprinted around defenders towards the Ole Miss end zone to put the Rebels out in front for good late in the fourth quarter, everything this young man decided to do made sense for those involved. He is one of the most electrifying players in all of college football, and we should have paid more attention to him this week. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Unfortunately for many, the illusion of Lane Kiffin can get the best of you. Along with the circumstances surrounding his return to Oxford. For almost the entire game, besides an interception in the third quarter, Chambliss showed us why he embodies what Ole Miss truly stands for. There are no smoke and mirrors around him, or drama, that you might see with his former head coach. This is a quarterback who decided to stick around, when he could’ve left for the "bigger school," according to some. But tonight, in front of what was the wildest crowd Ole Miss has most likely ever seen, it was the former Ferris State transfer that showed he truly belonged in Oxford. As the Tigers walked off the field, with Kiffin flanked by enough state troopers to guard the president, you could feel the emotion of an Ole Miss crowd that was happy to be over with this nonsense. Kiffin was asked postgame whether he was glad this week came to an end. "Yea, I'm sure i'll be criticized for saying that, but I am," Kiffin said. "I was thinking that all week, especially today. And, I would have said that in a win or loss. That was really emotional driving in on the busses for a lot of reasons. It was really just a lot of emotions of gratefulness for this place for six years. Went well beyond football. "You know, first time coming into this type of game without my dad. It was just a lot, and really emotional. But, it was not emotions that I thought I would feel for all the name calling and everthing when we got off the bus. Just a lot of gratitude for this place." Well, he’s definitely glad it’s over, even if LSU lost by a final score of 32-24. But, don't forget that he cast himself as the main character in this story from the start, and never let go of the rope. For ten months, this has been the Kiffin biopic, directed by himself and those within his circle. It certainly sold a bunch of tickets, but obviously ended in a way in which Kiffin certainly didn’t write. Pete Golding was the one receiving an ovation after this game, while Lane Kiffin walked off the field to a chorus of cheers reigning down from Ole Miss fans. No, they weren’t cheering the former head coach who now resides in Baton Rouge. They were showing the current leader in Oxford the credit he rightfully deserves. Watch out, college football. If you didn’t realize it last season when Kiffin left, this Ole Miss team is going to be just fine into the future. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf6aad75342cf4db87c19b Arch Manning throws 2 TD passes as top-ranked Texas holds off UTSA with SEC schedule looming te 2026-09-20T05:10:05.899Z Arch Manning throws 2 TD passes as top-ranked Texas holds off UTSA with SEC schedule looming Arch Manning gave the top-ranked Texas Longhorns an early spark by throwing two touchdown passes Saturday night in Austin, but the star quarterback struggled for much of the game as Texas beat UTSA 30-6. Manning finished the night with 164 passing yards, completing just 17 of 33 passes. He absorbed multiple hard hits from UTSA defenders before leaving the game about halfway through the fourth quarter. The victory improved Texas to 3-0, but this season's challenge will intensify next week when the Longhorns open Southeastern Conference play. BIJAN ROBINSON BELIEVES TEXAS' COMEBACK OVER OHIO STATE CAN CHANGE ENTIRE SEASON TRAJECTORY Texas travels to Knoxville next week to face No. 15 Tennessee in its SEC opener. The Volunteers dominated Kennesaw State 42-9 on Saturday to improve to 3-0. Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman’s first touchdown came after a Texas interception by Rasheem Biles on the first play of the game. His second, on a leaping catch in the corner of the end zone, put Texas ahead 17-3 in the second quarter. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Gianni Spetic kicked three field goals, and Texas led 23-6 entering the fourth quarter. Freshman Derrick Cooper scored his first career touchdown on a run with less than nine minutes left on the clock. Manning largely struggled after his fast start. He missed open receivers and wildly overthrew others. He took several hard hits on scrambles and had his helmet knocked off by a violent collision in the second quarter. The Texas defense picked up where it left off after its dominant second half against Ohio State. The Longhorns allowed just 143 total yards and kept the Roadrunners out of the end zone. UTSA hosts Colorado State next Saturday. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf5a4975342cf4db87bfe0 US military strikes alleged narco-trafficking vessel in Caribbean, killing 4 'narco-terrorists' te 2026-09-20T04:00:09.698Z US military strikes alleged narco-trafficking vessel in Caribbean, killing 4 'narco-terrorists' The U.S. military on Saturday carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Caribbean that it said was involved in drug trafficking, killing four alleged "narco-terrorists," according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). "On September 19, under the direction of #SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere executed a lethal, kinetic strike on a go-fast vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean," SOUTHCOM said in a statement. "Confirmed intelligence revealed the vessel's active involvement in narco-trafficking," the statement continued. SOUTHCOM said four alleged "narco-terrorists" were killed during the operation. NEWLY UNCLASSIFIED PENTAGON IMAGES SHOW SUSPECTED DRUG BOATS AS OFFICIAL ISSUES DEADLY WARNING Saturday's strike comes amid a monthslong campaign launched by the Trump administration aimed at dismantling cartel-linked trafficking networks. SOUTHCOM has conducted dozens of strikes in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean targeting vessels it says are connected to "narco-terrorists." On Sept. 9, the military said it carried out a strike on a vessel involved in narco-trafficking that resulted in three deaths. US FORCES OBLITERATE SUSPECTED 'NARCO-TERRORIST' VESSEL IN LETHAL EASTERN PACIFIC STRIKE, KILLING 3 Following Saturday's strike, the Trump administration's campaign targeting suspected cartel vessels has resulted in at least 231 deaths tied to at least 69 reported strikes over roughly one year. Video of Saturday's operation released by SOUTHCOM shows a vessel moving through the water before erupting into a massive fireball. In recent weeks, SOUTHCOM has also released several videos showing military personnel intercepting and boarding vessels allegedly involved in narco-trafficking before removing their crews and sinking the boats. Many of the operations recently highlighted by SOUTHCOM have targeted vessels allegedly tied to Los Choneros, which the military has described as a violent "narco-terrorist" organization. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf534275342cf4db87bf08 Notre Dame football holds Michigan State to 167 total yards in 27-10 home victory te 2026-09-20T03:30:10.564Z Notre Dame football holds Michigan State to 167 total yards in 27-10 home victory No. 3 Notre Dame continued its unbeaten start to the season with a 27-10 victory over Michigan State on Saturday night in South Bend. Quarterback CJ Carr completed 18 of 24 passes for 234 yards and added a three-yard rushing touchdown that extended the Fighting Irish’s lead to 27-10 in the fourth quarter. Micah Gilbert led Notre Dame’s receivers with eight catches for 170 yards, including a 61-yard reception. Nolan James Jr. rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown, while Aneyas Williams also scored on the ground. NEW AP POLL TOP 25 PUNISHES OHIO STATE, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, TEXAS JUMPS TO NO 1 AFTER BIG COMEBACK Notre Dame controlled the game defensively, limiting Michigan State to 167 total yards and forcing two turnovers. Adon Shuler and Luke Talich each intercepted Spartans quarterback Alessio Milivojevic. The Fighting Irish built a 10-0 first-quarter lead behind a Spencer Porath field goal and James’ two-yard touchdown run. Michigan State cut the deficit to seven before Williams restored Notre Dame’s two-touchdown advantage late in the first half. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Cam Fancher scored the Spartans’ only touchdown on a 15-yard run, pulling Michigan State within 17-10 with 3:21 remaining before halftime. The Spartans were held scoreless for the rest of the game. Notre Dame improved to 3-0, while Michigan State suffered its first loss and fell to 2-1. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf50e775342cf4db87beb1 Justice Department charges 16 across multiple states with alleged illegal voting, election crimes te 2026-09-20T03:20:07.705Z Justice Department charges 16 across multiple states with alleged illegal voting, election crimes The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against 16 people in multiple states in connection with alleged illegal voting, voter registration and other election-related crimes, including cases involving noncitizens accused of casting ballots in federal elections. DOJ followed the announcement with a warning on social media, saying some of those charged allegedly voted in the 2022 and 2024 elections, and warning others against attempting to illegally participate in U.S. elections. "Let this be a warning to ANYONE trying to cheat and undermine our elections," the DOJ wrote. "Spread the word!" According to DOJ, eight non-citizens residing in Texas were charged, while the other cases involved defendants in Idaho, Georgia, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey and Michigan. SKID ROW FORGERIES, ILLEGAL VOTES AND A MAYORAL CANDIDATE: ELECTION FRAUD CASES PILE UP NATIONWIDE The allegations include noncitizens voting in federal elections, false claims of U.S. citizenship to register or vote, and false statements related to naturalization. During the investigations, the DOJ said authorities also uncovered alleged passport and identification fraud, wire fraud and firearm-related offenses. The cases are part of a broader Trump administration enforcement effort targeting alleged illegal voting and election-related crimes. WATCH: ILLEGAL ALIEN BUSTED IN BATTLEGROUND STATE AFTER ALLEGEDLY COMMITTING VOTER FRAUD In Georgia, DOJ said Analiea Milliscent Eccles, a Venezuelan national and DACA recipient, voted nine times between 2008 and 2024. She was charged with voting as a noncitizen and falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to vote. Avila Gomez, a Mexican national residing in Idaho, is accused of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to register to vote and then voting in May 2022 and November 2024. The indictment also includes wire fraud, passport, identification-document and firearm-related charges. DOJ said Santana Coulibaly, a lawful permanent resident in New Jersey, registered to vote in 2016, voted in federal elections in 2018 and 2020 and submitted a provisional ballot in the 2024 presidential election. She also faces allegations involving statements made in her naturalization applications. Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald of the DOJ's Fraud Division told Fox News that the Trump administration has now charged 50 non-citizens with illegal voting. ICE ARRESTS PERUVIAN NATIONAL ACCUSED OF ILLEGALLY VOTING IN 2024 ELECTION AS DHS CITES SIMILAR CASES "America's elections are for Americans," McDonald said. In a separate interview, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin said a broader investigation was underway. Mullin said officials have more than 1,620 open cases and have made 151 arrests. He also said authorities are looking into more than 300,000 suspected cases, a figure he said continues to grow. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ARRESTED IN INDIANA FOR ALLEGEDLY VOTING IN FEDERAL ELECTION: DHS Mullin asserted that "every single vote that was at the hands of an illegal [immigrant], canceled out a citizen that was legally registered and able to vote." "One is too many, but the fact that we have 300,000 cases we're looking into right now and 1,620 cases that are under investigation, and 151 arrests is unacceptable," Mullin said. The Justice Department noted that the charges announced Friday are accusations and that all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf478875342cf4db87bd8b ASU won ugly at Wembley but coach Kenny Dillingham didn’t mind te 2026-09-20T02:40:08.128Z ASU won ugly at Wembley but coach Kenny Dillingham didn’t mind LONDON – A disheveled Kenny Dillingham slumped against a wall, waiting to be called to the podium for his second press conference in an hour.  It had been a long week and a half for the Arizona State coach and his Sun Devils, who will finally head home after trekking more than 5,000 miles to College Station, Texas and London in successive weeks.  “I’m tired,” Dillingham said. “Our players are going to be tired when they get home. We need to go get some rest.” The Sun Devils capped off their two-game road trip with a 24-17 win over Kansas on Saturday in the Union Jack Classic at Wembley Stadium – the first-ever college football game in England between two FBS teams. It wasn’t pretty, but that’s kind of how these international games tend to play out and Dillingham seemed to understand.  “It wasn’t clean on all three phases, but it was clean enough to come away with a victory,” he said. “That’s really what happens in football. It’s the teams that find ways to win (that) win.” See North Carolina’s 15-10 win over TCU earlier this season in Ireland for the latest international example before Saturday. Whether it’s the travel, the time change or all the unfamiliarity, international college football games have struggled to deliver a quality product on a consistent basis.  It wasn’t much different in London, as the play mirrored the look of the gloomy weather hovering above: ugly.   But following a week in which ASU topped then-No. 8 Texas A&M across multiple lines on the stat sheet, but lost 48-20, Dillingham was ready to take a win however he could get it.  “Give me losing the stats and winning the game 100 times out of 100,” Dillingham said. “I was glad that we found a way to win, even if it was ugly.” ASU players run onto the field before the Sun Devils’ 24-17 win over Kansas at the Union Jack Classic on Sept. 19, 2026, at Wembley Stadium in London. (Photo by Richie Meno/Cronkite News). And it was ugly.  Between Kansas’ three turnovers, ASU’s 95 passing yards and both teams’ combined 11 penalties for 105 yards – not to mention the endless teaching tape on special teams kick coverage – there was plenty of room for improvement on both sides.  Normally, Dillingham would be harping on the mistakes his team made postgame. Sure, his team generated a special teams touchdown, but it also allowed Kansas to run a punt back for a touchdown of their own. His defense played great, but the offense? Not so inspiring.  Given the circumstances, though, he was just happy he didn’t have to think about a loss on the long journey back to Tempe.  “It would have been a miserable flight home to think about this whole process,” Dillingham said. “We would have flown 10 hours home after a loss. To go into a bye and have to sit on it for two weeks, that would have been absolutely miserable.” He didn’t mind calling out his offense’s ineptitudes, but he found a silver lining in the fact that the Sun Devils won the turnover battle handily by maintaining a clean sheet. “The clock was turning. We didn’t turn the football over. We didn’t make any catastrophics,” Dillingham said. “Even though we couldn’t move the ball, we were playing complementary bad football.” After a sluggish start which saw ASU score just three points for most of the first half, the Sun Devils scored 21 unanswered. They got a bit of help from some Kansas miscues. With under 30 seconds left in the first half, the Jayhawks, backed up against their own end zone, punted the ball only 17 yards. It allowed the Sun Devils to capitalize on advantageous field position, with ASU quarterback Cutter Boley finding wide receiver Reed Harris on a 25-yard touchdown strike across the middle.  Later, Kansas’ kicker Martin Connington missed a 44-yard field goal attempt that would have put the Jayhawks within two scores at the time.  “When we just stick to our keys, play our game, not let what the opponent does affect us and we don’t shoot ourselves in the foot, we’re amazing,” said senior wide receiver Jaren Hamilton, who ran back ASU’s 100-yard kickoff return touchdown. The Jayhawks also turned over the football three times, coughing up two fumbles and tossing an interception to ASU junior linebacker Owen Long.  Long, a Colorado State transfer, had a hand in all three turnovers, nabbing the interception, scooping up a fumble and later forcing one himself. His breakout performance led the way in an impressive effort for the Sun Devil defense.  “Our defense as a whole played great,” Dillingham said. “I’ve known all camp that I think this is going to be one of the better defenses we had here. They did an unbelievable job of creating takeaways and stopping the run early.” While Arizona State didn’t deliver a flawless performance, it did accomplish all of the goals it set ahead of its week in London. The game, which university leadership made clear was secondary to the opening of a new school in London, ended in a Sun Devil win.  ASU didn’t play a perfect game against Kansas, but it accepted that it wasn’t going to be perfect when it signed up to play across the pond.  Along the way, ASU players enjoyed exploring a new setting with their teammates, providing a bowl-like experience in the middle of the season. Throughout the week, Dillingham implored his team to take advantage of the circumstances and bond as a team.  “You’re bringing them out here to not just play a game,” Dillingham said. “You’re bringing them out here to get a once-in-a-lifetime experience with their teammates. “We let our guys go out Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. They had free rein and they did a phenomenal job in managing it and handling it.” The players seemed to appreciate the freedom. “It was incredible,” sophomore defensive lineman Hyrum Vaeono said. “Being in London, across the pond, being with my guys in a hotel, just going at it day by day, and then we’re here and got the win.” The Sun Devils (2-1, 1-0 Big 12) now head into their bye week, earning a much-needed rest following the long road trip. With some time off, Dillingham will have a chance to reflect on the rare in-season international experience.  Although he admitted that he regrets locking himself in his room to prepare for Kansas and not exploring more with his team, he looks forward to hearing about the memories his players made on the historic trip. Those memories are a major reason why he agreed to the game in the first place. “For me, it’s more just being able to reflect on their stories and how much fun our players got to have here and the experience our players got to have,” Dillingham said. “We had multiple players that are like, ‘Man, I want to come back now. I love this place.’” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf408075342cf4db87bcba 'Devoted' father and grandfather-to-be swimming at popular beach killed in suspected fatal shark attack te 2026-09-20T02:10:08.534Z 'Devoted' father and grandfather-to-be swimming at popular beach killed in suspected fatal shark attack A "devoted" father and grandfather-to-be was reportedly killed by a shark this week while swimming at a beach in Australia. Greg O'Neill, 63, was swimming at Sorrento Beach in the northern suburbs of Perth in Western Australia on Friday when the attack happened in front of horrified beachgoers. "I couldn’t believe there was that much blood (that had) come out of a human body," Ryan Rowe, a resident who went to the beach soon after the attack, told The West Australian newspaper. AUSTRALIAN SURFER RISKED HIS LIFE TO SAVE FELLOW SURFER WHO HAD BEEN ATTACKED BY A SHARK O’Neill’s death also prompted Australia's fisheries minister, Jackie Jarvis, to make the rare call for a catch-and-kill of the great white, which is a protected species. "In making that decision, I considered the exceptional circumstances of the attack, the hazard posed by the shark, and the potential recovery of coronial evidence," she said. MAN DIES AFTER ATTACK BY 13-FOOT GREAT WHITE SHARK NEAR POPULAR ISLAND RESORT: OFFICIALS Police haven’t said if O’Neill’s remains have been found, but added they were confident the "swimmer died as a result of the attack." Witness Darrel Haythornthwaite told Nine Network television that O’Neill was swimming with a friend when he was attacked. "I was just shocked. I mean, I feel for his mate," Haythornthwaite said. "He's apologized and said 'I didn't save my mate’ … I said, 'You couldn't have done anything.'" AUSTRALIAN MOTHER HEALING WITH 'BEAUTIFUL MESSAGES' AFTER LOSING ARM TO SHARK ATTACK O’Neill told ABC News Australia, "Our family is deeply shocked and devastated by the terrible tragedy that took the life of father, grandfather-to-be, brother, uncle, husband and friend, Greg James O'Neill." "He was a generous, devoted family man that gave his children so much love, care and opportunity. Greg loved the ocean and was known as a passionate swimmer, sports lover, dedicated worker and an all round generous, witty guy," the family added. "The kind thoughts and support from everyone who has reached out are deeply appreciated." A surfer also suffered a serious leg injury on Monday in a shark attack about 250 miles north of Perth. O’Neill was the fifth fatal shark attack this year. Three spearfishing divers were killed between May and June in attacks and a 12-year-old boy was killed in Sydney Harbor in January. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf3bd175342cf4db87bc1e 'Devoted' father and grandfather-to-be swimming at popular beach killed in suspected shark attack te 2026-09-20T01:50:09.982Z 'Devoted' father and grandfather-to-be swimming at popular beach killed in suspected shark attack A "devoted" father and grandfather-to-be was reportedly killed by a shark this week while swimming at a beach in Australia. Greg O'Neill, 63, was swimming at Sorrento Beach in the northern suburbs of Perth in Western Australia on Friday when the attack happened in front of horrified beachgoers. "I couldn’t believe there was that much blood (that had) come out of a human body," Ryan Rowe, a resident who went to the beach soon after the attack, told The West Australian newspaper. AUSTRALIAN SURFER RISKED HIS LIFE TO SAVE FELLOW SURFER WHO HAD BEEN ATTACKED BY A SHARK O’Neill’s death also prompted Australia's fisheries minister, Jackie Jarvis, to make the rare call for a catch-and-kill of the great white, which is a protected species. "In making that decision, I considered the exceptional circumstances of the attack, the hazard posed by the shark, and the potential recovery of coronial evidence," she said. MAN DIES AFTER ATTACK BY 13-FOOT GREAT WHITE SHARK NEAR POPULAR ISLAND RESORT: OFFICIALS Police haven’t said if O’Neill’s remains have been found, but added they were confident the "swimmer died as a result of the attack." Witness Darrel Haythornthwaite told Nine Network television that O’Neill was swimming with a friend when he was attacked. "I was just shocked. I mean, I feel for his mate," Haythornthwaite said. "He's apologized and said 'I didn't save my mate’ … I said, 'You couldn't have done anything.'" AUSTRALIAN MOTHER HEALING WITH 'BEAUTIFUL MESSAGES' AFTER LOSING ARM TO SHARK ATTACK O’Neill told ABC News Australia, "Our family is deeply shocked and devastated by the terrible tragedy that took the life of father, grandfather-to-be, brother, uncle, husband and friend, Greg James O'Neill." "He was a generous, devoted family man that gave his children so much love, care and opportunity. Greg loved the ocean and was known as a passionate swimmer, sports lover, dedicated worker and an all round generous, witty guy," the family added. "The kind thoughts and support from everyone who has reached out are deeply appreciated." A surfer also suffered a serious leg injury on Monday in a shark attack about 250 miles north of Perth. O’Neill was the fifth fatal shark attack this year. Three spearfishing divers were killed between May and June in attacks and a 12-year-old boy was killed in Sydney Harbor in January. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf3bd175342cf4db87bc15 READ IT: Ed Sheeran's pre-concert speech to Philly crowd about the Gaza controversy te 2026-09-20T01:50:09.305Z READ IT: Ed Sheeran's pre-concert speech to Philly crowd about the Gaza controversy Here is the full text of singer Ed Sheeran's speech before his Philadelphia concert Saturday night on the ongoing controversy after Macklemore was dropped as an opening act for making "free Palestine" comments and his other opening acts pulled out of his tour. "This is not usually how I open a show, but before I play some songs tonight I hope it’s OK if I say a few words about this last week. I’m used to my music being criticized, and I’m always happy to take that because I’m lucky a lot of you like my stuff, and to be honest I’m surprised I’m not surprised." "But this week the criticism was about something much more important. And I’ve had to take and make difficult decisions, and I am making mistakes, and I’m so sorry. I don’t want to disappoint fans, and I’ve never wanted to be an activist musician, but this put me in the middle of an important and passionate argument about freedom of speech and the most complex political issue on the planet. ED SHEERAN SAYS HE TRIED TO ‘BUILD A BRIDGE’ OVER MACKLEMORE TOUR SPOT BEFORE VENUES SAID NO "My concerts have always been a safe space for everyone and that matters hugely to me. Honoring my commitment to my fans is also completely central to who I am, and that is why I’m here tonight on my own and continuing my current tour. "But I am deeply worried about the idea of venues pre-approving content of performers. This happens in so many places I perform around the world, but it should never happen in the free world. "Now, I want to address the question of where I stand in the situation in Israel and Palestine and whether this concert here tonight implies where I stand. I’ve tried in my career not be a political commentator of any kind because I want my music and shows to be about unity not division, about humanity not politics. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "But this is a humanitarian issue and I cannot hide how I feel about it anymore. What happened in Israel at a … music festival on Oct. 7 was horrific and compounded centuries of Jewish pain. What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate. MACKLEMORE DONATES $1M TO PALESTINIAN AID ORGANIZATIONS AFTER ED SHEERAN TOUR FALLOUT "My heart has been broken by the scale of devastation and loss of civilians’ lives, of children’s lives and the systemic justice we’re seeing unfold in the West Bank cannot be overlooked. "I am already speaking to people across the spectrum to work out how to make a contribution that helps victims of these terrible times, and listening and learning because I do not know enough. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf3bcf75342cf4db87bc00 Jaren Hamilton returns kickoff 100 yards for TD in Arizona State's 24-17 win over Kansas in London te 2026-09-20T01:50:07.529Z Jaren Hamilton returns kickoff 100 yards for TD in Arizona State's 24-17 win over Kansas in London LONDON — Kick returner Jaren Hamilton sprinted like the track star he used to be. Defensive lineman Hyrum Vaeono rumbled toward the end zone more like a truck. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf372175342cf4db87bb5b Search underway for suspected gunman outside Notre Dame football game vs Michigan State te 2026-09-20T01:30:09.444Z Search underway for suspected gunman outside Notre Dame football game vs Michigan State A search is underway Saturday night for a suspected gunman near the University of Notre Dame campus after gunfire was reported in the nearby Eddy Street Commons area. The incident occurred while Notre Dame's football team took on Michigan State. The university’s emergency alert system said the suspect was last seen along the southern edge of campus as police searched the area. People inside Notre Dame Stadium were instructed to remain there, while others on campus were told to shelter in place. MAN ALLEGEDLY BRANDISHES EDGED WEAPON AT HARVARD-AREA COFFEE SHOP, PROMPTING CAMPUS SHELTER-IN-PLACE The suspect was described as a heavy-set Black male wearing blue shorts, a black shirt and one white shoe, according to the alert. St. Joseph County Dispatch received the initial call at approximately 7:37 p.m., ABC57 reported. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER One person was transported to a hospital, though officials did not immediately release information about that person’s condition or the circumstances surrounding the reported gunfire. Authorities advised members of the public to avoid the area as the search continued. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf372075342cf4db87bb52 Kentucky shocks ninth-ranked Texas A&M behind dominant defense in SEC upset te 2026-09-20T01:30:08.578Z Kentucky shocks ninth-ranked Texas A&M behind dominant defense in SEC upset A week after collapsing against Alabama, Kentucky responded in its next Southeastern Conference game. Wildcats quarterback Kenny Minchey threw two touchdown passes as Kentucky stunned No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 Saturday at Kyle Field in College Station. A third-quarter surge under first-year coach Will Stein powered the Wildcats to the upset, giving Stein his first road win in conference play and Kentucky its first victory over a ranked opponent in nearly two years. The Wildcats last defeated a ranked opponent on Sept. 28, 2024, when they beat then-No. 6 Ole Miss 20-17. Texas A&M’s offense faced a familiar challenge Saturday against a Kentucky defense led by former Aggies assistant coach Jay Bateman. Kentucky’s defensive coordinator spent the past two seasons on Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko’s staff. BIJAN ROBINSON BELIEVES TEXAS' COMEBACK OVER OHIO STATE CAN CHANGE ENTIRE SEASON TRAJECTORY Bateman’s familiarity appeared to pay off as Kentucky kept Texas A&M off balance throughout the game, limiting quarterback Marcel Reed to 236 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. "This is what I expect us to do," Stein said. "That’s how I expect us to play. That is the physicality, that’s the toughness, that’s the competitiveness, that’s the grit that I expect us to play with every single Saturday." Minchey, a transfer from Notre Dame, found Kenny Darby wide open for a 42-yard touchdown on the first drive of the second half to break a 7-all tie. Kentucky running back CJ Baxter then put together rushing touchdowns on the Wildcats' next two drives to extend the lead to 28-7. The Wildcats made it 31-14 on a 52-yard field goal with less than nine minutes remaining. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Texas A&M was driving after that, but Kentucky defensive back Jordan Castell intercepted Reed. "I did not do a good enough job of coaching this team and preparing this team," Elko said. "I don’t take any positives from this game. I don’t want to take away anything from Kentucky. ... Kentucky came in here and whopped us." The Aggies cut the lead to 31-21 when Reed connected with Micah Riley for a 5-yard score with less than four minutes to go. Minchey finished the day with 252 passing yards and Baxter had 19 carries for 87 yards. The Wildcats outgained Texas A&M 196-20 in the quarter. Texas A&M faces another difficult test next week when it travels to LSU. Kentucky returns home to Lexington next week to host South Alabama. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf2b6975342cf4db87b96e Marigold Energy Center faces state hearing Monday te 2026-09-20T00:40:09.777Z Marigold Energy Center faces state hearing Monday A major energy project south of Maricopa will go before a state siting committee Monday. The Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee will begin a public hearing Sept. 21 on SRP’s proposed Marigold Energy Center, a mixed-generation and battery storage project planned in Stanfield. The hearing begins at 10 a.m. Monday at the Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort in Casa Grande and is scheduled to continue at 9 a.m. each weekday through Sept. 25, as needed. SRP’s plans include a 230-kilovolt/500-kilovolt substation, about 4 miles of new 230-kilovolt transmission lines, 600 megawatts of solar generation, 400 megawatts of battery storage and up to 675 megawatts of gas-fired generation. At an SRP open house in July, residents raised questions about public safety, fire safety, water use, emissions and potential impacts on local air quality. SRP officials said they were working through the concerns and responding to community input. Electrical District No. 3, which serves Maricopa, Stanfield and surrounding areas, is evaluating a potential partnership with SRP to purchase some of the energy generated by the project. A public comment session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Francisco Grande. Residents also can participate by phone or Zoom. The post Marigold Energy Center faces state hearing Monday appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf290c75342cf4db87b8fa A.I. Gone Rogue? Trump Proposes Not New Rules but an ‘A.I. Force.’ te 2026-09-20T00:30:04.232Z A.I. Gone Rogue? Trump Proposes Not New Rules but an ‘A.I. Force.’ The president proposed a follow-up to his Space Force but continued to dismiss worries about A.I.’s pace or potential for harm. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aaf290a75342cf4db87b8f1 Hiker Dies After Lightning Strikes ‘Tin Shack’ on Utah Mountain te 2026-09-20T00:30:02.930Z Hiker Dies After Lightning Strikes ‘Tin Shack’ on Utah Mountain The 19-year-old man sought shelter with nine other people in a metal structure atop Mount Timpanogos on Friday, officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home