https://meenews.co/post/6a1bc772ee6011c3f4e984b7 Hasan Piker defends pro-communist, anti-ICE Singham network activists as 'wonderful people' te 2026-05-31T05:30:27.023Z Hasan Piker defends pro-communist, anti-ICE Singham network activists as 'wonderful people' As he navigated the crowds in an impromptu appearance at a protest outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility, Marxist political influencer Hasan Piker defended figures in the pro-China activist network funded by American Marxist tech millionaire Neville Roy Singham as "wonderful people," while dismissing scrutiny surrounding his Cuba trip. Asked about reporting on Singham's network and its connections to far-left activism, Piker said there is "this environment of suspicion" surrounding Singham and his activities, taking a "sinister shape," but they are "totally above board and totally legal." In recent months, many agitators from the Singham network have fueled, coordinated and organized fiery protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, New York City, Los Angeles, New Jersey and elsewhere. HASAN PIKER NAMES PRO-CCP TYCOON SINGHAM AS FINANCIER OF 'POLITICAL MOVEMENTS' DESPITE NONPROFIT VENEER The remarks by Piker are noteworthy because the online influencer isn't just a livestreamer on the Twitch platform. With millions of mostly young followers across Twitch, YouTube and social media platforms, he has emerged as one of the most influential — and polarizing — figures on the American left, regularly mobilizing support for candidates and causes aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America. Piker wore a baseball cap emblazoned with the group's logo. Piker has used his platforms to interview, promote and campaign alongside candidates backed by Democratic Socialists of America, helping introduce them to younger voters who consume political content online. His audience reach has made him a significant force in Democratic politics, giving him the ability to shape narratives and drive grassroots enthusiasm for candidates running on socialist and anti-establishment platforms. As reported, Singham is an American Marxist tech tycoon who has pumped $285 million since 2017 into a network of nonprofits that have organized and coordinated divisive anti-American street protests, such as the one unfolding in New Jersey. "I don't have any personal contact with Roy Singham or any of these other people," Piker said, in response to questions from Fox News Digital. "I mean, I know some of these people. They're wonderful people in general. They're activists....None of it is actually hidden or illegal in any way, shape or form." The remarks come as federal investigators have expanded scrutiny of activists involved in travel to communist Cuba, including organizations and individuals linked to the broader network of nonprofits and advocacy groups that have received funding from Singham and his wife, Code Pink co-founder Jodie Evans. GOP LAWMAKERS URGE TREASURY TO PRESS AHEAD WITH PROBE OF HASAN PIKER OVER CUBA TRIP As reported exclusively by Fox News Digital last Saturday, the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sent Piker and CodePink an administrative subpoena as part of an investigation into a March convoy to Cuba. Piker claimed he hadn't personally received any legal notice. "Fox News Digital says I have a subpoena, but I have yet to be served one," Piker said. "So I don't even know what's going on. It kind of feels like you guys have more insight into what the federal government's doing than I do, and I'm supposed to be subpoenaed." Piker's comments follow disclosures by CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin that Evans received the query via an email that initially landed in a spam folder. "We heard this on Fox News, that there was this subpoena out," Benjamin said in an interview shared publicly by BreakThrough News, another nonprofit that Singham has funded. "I was going outside my front door looking around for somebody to serve me. And it turns out that it was an email that was sent to Code Pink co-founder Jodie Evans, and it was so unofficial that it landed in our spam box." As reported, the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control sent investigative letters seeking financial, logistical and communications documents about the March convoy. The Office of Foreign Assets Control administers and enforces U.S. sanctions programs, including restrictions governing financial transactions and certain travel-related activities involving Cuba. Fox News Digital has reported that the March 2026 convoy to Cuba involved a transnational network of activists organized by another Singham-funded group, the People's Forum, and a nonprofit, Progressive International, both with close ties to the communist regime in Cuba. DAVID MARCUS: HASAN PIKER, USEFUL IDIOT FASHIONISTAS WANT TO MAKE AMERICA INTO COMMIE CUBA The activists are protesting U.S. sanctions on the communist island. Piker participated in the trip alongside members of Code Pink and a network of 145 organizations, according to a Fox News Digital investigation. Piker framed the investigation as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to target political activists and protesters, arguing that scrutiny of Cuba travel conflicted with Trump's campaign promises to defend free speech. "I feel like there are a lot of people who believed in that message, and now he's betrayed that message," Piker said. Piker told Fox News Digital that he welcomed a debate with Fox News host Sean Hannity. Piker, who was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, was visiting his home state from his $2 million home in West Hollywood, California, canvassing at a Saturday rally in Trenton for a controversial candidate, Adam Hamamy, endorsed by Democratic Socialists of America in his race for the U.S. Congress.  The New York Times published a profile on Saturday, noting the candidate's "ties to a militant cleric." Piker defended Hamamy. Last week, on a livestream on the Twitch platform where he talked for about six hours nonstop, the influencer dismissed concerns about his connections to organizations involved in the Cuba convoy, while acknowledging that Singham finances a network of left-wing nonprofits engaged in "political advocacy" and "a lot of political movements." Critics have argued the network functions as a coordinated activist infrastructure advancing pro-communist causes, including support for Cuba, China and other authoritarian governments opposed to U.S. foreign policy. As Fox News Digital asked Piker about concerns related to malign foreign influence from China, including at far-left activist events such as the anti-ICE protest unfolding around him, Piker walked away without answering the question. Piker has polarized people in many communities, including among leftists and Democrats. An activist shouted, "Get out of here," as Piker walked away, punctuating his derision with, "Dog abuser," a reference to allegations Piker trained his dog, Kaya, with a shock collar. Piker has denied the allegations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bb4b3ee6011c3f4e98284 PSG Champions League victory causes chaos in Paris, with 45 arrested and fires set across city te 2026-05-31T04:10:27.193Z PSG Champions League victory causes chaos in Paris, with 45 arrested and fires set across city At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police. Police detained dozens of people as crowds gathered across the French capital following PSG's victory. Large crowds gathered near the Arc de Triomphe after the match, with some fans setting off flares and blaring car horns, according to reports from The Associated Press. Police worked to contain thousands of people gathered along the Champs-Élysées. POLICE ARREST FIGHT SUSPECTS AT ISRAEL-FRANCE SOCCER GAME DAYS AFTER ATTACKS ON ISRAELI FANS IN AMSTERDAM According to authorities, a group of individuals attempted to storm a police station in the French capital late Saturday. The Paris police prefecture said some people vandalized shops, set fires and torched vehicles during the unrest. A bakery and a restaurant were damaged during the disturbances, police said. HUNDREDS OF MIGRANTS EVICTED FROM PARIS THEATER AFTER SQUATTING THERE FOR MONTHS Authorities also said a crowd briefly blocked the main ring road surrounding the city before police dispersed the gathering. One police officer was injured, according to police. As of 10 p.m. local time, police had arrested at least 45 people. Celebrations erupted across Paris after PSG defeated Arsenal in a dramatic Champions League final, securing one of the club’s biggest achievements on the European stage. Violent celebrations also followed PSG's previous Champions League triumph. After the club won the title last year, 201 people were injured in Paris and more than 500 arrests were made across France. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bab6aee6011c3f4e9814c California neighborhood on alert after bat found near sidewalk tests positive for rabies virus te 2026-05-31T03:30:50.791Z California neighborhood on alert after bat found near sidewalk tests positive for rabies virus A rabid bat found near a California neighborhood has prompted health officials to urge residents to avoid contact with wildlife and seek immediate medical attention if they believe they may have been exposed. On May 26, a bat was found near Palo Verde Common in South Fremont, close to a sidewalk and "within reachable distance of pedestrians and animals," the Fremont Police Department said. Alameda County Vector Control confirmed Thursday that the bat tested positive for rabies. The agency said it is investigating the incident but noted there are currently no known human or animal exposures linked to the bat. WWE OFFICIAL CHARLES ROBINSON REVEALS BAT BITE CAUSED HOSPITAL VISIT: 'GREAT WAY TO START THE MORNING' Residents in the area have been notified about the incident and the risks associated with rabies exposure, officials said. "Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus that affects the brain and nervous system," police said in a news release. "It is preventable if the exposed person or animal receives a series of rabies vaccine shots as soon as possible after exposure," the release added. MICHIGAN MAN DIES OF RABIES AFTER RECEIVING KIDNEY FROM INFECTED DONOR WHO SAVED KITTEN FROM SKUNK: CDC Authorities advised anyone who may have touched or been bitten by the bat to contact the Alameda County Public Health Acute Communicable Disease Program at 510-267-3250 and seek immediate medical attention. Officials also warned residents to avoid contact with bats and other wild animals that may carry rabies. Animals commonly associated with rabies include skunks, foxes, coyotes and raccoons. CALIFORNIA 4-YEAR-OLD BOY SURVIVES ATTACK BY COYOTE THAT BIT AND TRIED TO DRAG HIM AWAY "Unvaccinated dogs and cats are considered to be at medium to high risk of contracting and potentially spreading the rabies virus," police said. "If you find a sick or dead animal, do not touch it," the release continued, adding that unusual animal behavior should be reported to Fremont Animal Services or the Alameda County Public Health Department. Authorities also warned residents not to handle bats found in homes or yards. Officials recommended several preventative measures, including keeping pets vaccinated against rabies. Residents are also encouraged to keep pets confined to their property and remove outdoor food sources that may attract wildlife. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Fremont Police Department for an update on the incident. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bab56ee6011c3f4e98143 Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs past Thunder to set up 1999 NBA Finals rematch with Knicks te 2026-05-31T03:30:30.866Z Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs past Thunder to set up 1999 NBA Finals rematch with Knicks The Oklahoma City Thunder took on the San Antonio Spurs Saturday night to decide the Western Conference title, after a back-and-forth series that has seen both teams leading at various points. But Game 7 was closely contested, with the Spurs outlasting the defending champion Thunder to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals and set up a rematch with the New York Knicks from the league's 1999 championship series. San Antonio won that title in five games. Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 22 points and seven rebounds in the 111-103 victory. Two-time reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a team-high 35 points for Oklahoma City. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. The Thunder-Spurs Game 7 marked the 160th winner-take-all game in NBA history and the fifth this season. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ba21bee6011c3f4e978b1 Charter bus driver who allegedly caused crash killing 5 in Virginia charged with involuntary manslaughter te 2026-05-31T02:51:07.272Z Charter bus driver who allegedly caused crash killing 5 in Virginia charged with involuntary manslaughter A charter bus driver has been charged after he allegedly caused a fatal crash in Virginia that left five people dead. Jing S. Dong, a Staten Island, New York-based driver and non-English-speaking naturalized citizen from China who obtained his commercial license in 2024, has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter and has additional charges pending, the Virginia State Police said on Saturday. Dong allegedly slammed into an SUV in front of his E&P Travel bus in the southbound lane of Interstate 95, causing that driver to crash into another vehicle around 2:35 a.m. Friday in Stafford County. A teenage girl and young boy, who were in the car ahead of the one the bus hit, died along with their parents after their vehicle caught fire. VIRGINIA MAGAZINE EDITOR, 23, KILLED IN HIT-AND-RUN WHILE CROSSING STREET A woman who was in the SUV immediately in front of the bus, was also killed. The family has been identified as Dmitri Doncev, 45, his wife Ecterina, 44, their 13-year-old daughter, Emily and 7-year-old son, Mark, all of Greenfield, Massachusetts. SMALL TOWN VIRGINIA MAYOR REPORTEDLY ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY SHOWING UP DRUNK TO TRAIN DERAILMENT The woman was identified as Priscilla R. Mafalda, 25, of Worcester, Massachusetts. "The preliminary investigation indicates that traffic was slowing southbound for an upcoming work zone. A bus, operated by E&P Travel and heading from New York City to Charlotte, N.C., failed to slow for traffic and struck a Chevrolet Suburban," police said in a news release. "The Suburban was then forced into an Acura SUV as well as additional vehicles. The bus struck additional vehicles as well." U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Friday revealed that Dong is a naturalized U.S. citizen from China and does not speak English, which is against federal regulations for bus drivers who must be able to speak and understand well enough to do their job safely. "Unacceptable. This is exactly why we are holding states’ accountable, enforcing the rules of the road, and cracking down on drivers who can’t speak English," Duffy wrote on X. "If you can’t be properly trained, read our road signs, or communicate with law enforcement, you have no business driving a bus." Duffy added that the Transportation Department is investigating, "New York licensing records, training documentation, and the driver's history. Any company, trainer, or school that contributed to putting an unqualified driver on the road will face intense scrutiny." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ba207ee6011c3f4e978a8 National anthem 'standoff' between Rays and Angels players leads to pregame ejections at Tropicana Field te 2026-05-31T02:50:47.270Z National anthem 'standoff' between Rays and Angels players leads to pregame ejections at Tropicana Field The Los Angeles Angels rolled past the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. But the game was overshadowed by a pregame incident that resulted in three ejections before the first pitch was thrown. The third-base umpire tossed Angels reliever Brent Suter and Rays pitchers Steven Wilson and Manuel Rodríguez from the late-afternoon game at Tropicana Field. The ejections stemmed from what appeared to be a "standoff" over the pregame national anthem. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Moments after "The Star-Spangled Banner" concluded, Suter remained standing near the third-base dugout. On the opposite side of the field, Wilson and Rodríguez stood near the first-base dugout alongside Rays mascots. All of it unfolded with Drew Rasmussen ready to take the mound and Angels leadoff hitter Zach Neto standing in the batter’s box awaiting the first pitch. BENCHES CLEAR AS RED SOX, ANGELS GET INTO HEATED PREGAME CONFRONTATION The umpire eventually indicated that all three players involved in the pregame incident had been ejected. The game ultimately got underway as scheduled. Suter pitched in Friday’s series opener between the Angels and Rays. It was unclear before Saturday’s game whether he would be available to pitch on consecutive days. Rodríguez and Wilson have yet to make their season debuts. Rodríguez continues to recover from elbow surgery, while Wilson has been sidelined by lumbar disc inflammation. The Angels went on to win 14-3. The Angels and Rays will meet Sunday afternoon in the series finale, with the three-game set tied at one game apiece. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ba1f1ee6011c3f4e9788d 11 Dead as All Bodies Recovered After Washington Chemical Explosion te 2026-05-31T02:50:25.424Z 11 Dead as All Bodies Recovered After Washington Chemical Explosion The remains of the two workers who were still missing after the blast this week at a Washington State paper mill were recovered on Saturday, officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b9d3aee6011c3f4e97833 Senegal offers stern test for Pochettino’s US squad in pre-World Cup friendly te 2026-05-31T02:30:18.074Z Senegal offers stern test for Pochettino’s US squad in pre-World Cup friendly CHARLOTTE, N.C. – On paper, Sunday’s match between the U.S. men’s national soccer team and Senegal is simply another international friendly. In reality, it may be one of the most revealing World Cup dress rehearsals either team could have asked for. For the U.S., Senegal represents exactly the type of opponent head coach Mauricio Pochettino wanted before the June 12 opening match against Paraguay: athletic, organized, experienced and comfortable competing against elite opposition.  “Senegal is one of the best teams. … The quality is amazing,” Pochettino told reporters Saturday in Georgia at the U.S. training facility. For Senegal, recently stripped of the Africa championship and fighting to overturn that ruling, the U.S. match offers an opportunity to remind the soccer world that it remains a legitimate contender in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “We are going to face a very good United States team,” head coach Pape Thiaw told reporters in Charlotte on Saturday before a practice. “They are a strong football nation, with many players competing in Europe and coached by a really good and well-known head coach,” he said. “It’s an exciting test for us, and an opportunity to learn and measure ourselves ahead of the tournament.” Senegal national soccer team head coach Pape Thiaw (left) and defender Moussa Niakhaté speak with reporters in Charlotte, N.C. on May 30, 2026, ahead of a friendly match with the U.S. national team. (Photo by Janes Reyes/Cronkite News) The matchup comes at a key moment for both programs. The U.S. carries the pressure of being a host nation and the expectations that come with what many consider its most talented generation of players ever. Yet despite having stars such as Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna, questions remain about the team’s identity under Pochettino. More than a year into the Argentine’s tenure as head coach, many supporters are still debating exactly what a Pochettino team is supposed to look like. His decision to omit players such as Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann from the roster unveiled Tuesday raised eyebrows. So did his choice to put 10 defenders on the squad of 26 – an unusually heavy emphasis on defensive options. Pochettino has pushed back against the criticism. “I think it’s important that you need to see the roster trying to provide the right balance and for us, in the way that we play, it’s important to have enough bodies in defense,” said Pochettino at the roster announcement in New York. Rather than building around a single recognizable system, Pochettino appears focused on creating a group capable of changing shapes, adjusting tactics and responding to different challenges throughout the tournament. “This roster gave me a lot of possibilities to play in different ways and formations,” Pochettino said in New York. Whether that flexibility becomes a strength or contributes to the perception that the U.S. still lacks a clear identity remains one of the biggest questions heading into the World Cup. Sunday’s match at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium could help Pochettino figure out his starting 11. But, he said, “We are not about to take risks.” With defender Chris Richards nursing an ankle injured while playing for Crystal Palace two weeks ago, the U.S. team brought just 25 players to Charlotte. “Go to compete, to play, come back, and continue our preparation” for Paraguay, Pochettino said, adding that he may also let some players rest.  “Maybe we are going to manage the game time with some players that maybe play too much. … Zero risk (is) impossible, but if it’s possible to arrive to zero, we will,” he said.  That makes Senegal one of the final measuring sticks for the U.S. before the tournament. As the U.S. team seeks answers, Senegal arrives in Charlotte determined to remind the soccer world why it remains one of the best national teams outside the traditional powers of Europe and South America. The country’s famous 2002 squad stunned defending champion France and became only the second African nation to reach a World Cup quarterfinal. Senegal’s coach was on the bench for that match. Now led by veterans such as Sadio Mané, Kalidou Koulibaly, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Edouard Mendy, the Lions of Teranga boast a seven-game unbeaten run, with just one defeat in the last 30 matches. Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Jan. 18. But the Confederation of African Football appeals board ruled March 17 that Senegal had forfeited the game by walking off the field to protest a penalty, and awarded the title to Morocco.  Senegal has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Thiaw said his team still considers itself the champion – but is focused on the World Cup, starting with a match against its 2002 rival France. “Winning the AFCON was really important and was one of our main objectives but that’s behind us,” he said in French. “We were the champions of Africa and now we are arriving to a new competition … where we are going to face the best teams in the world.” “The mindset is here, the desire is here. So we’re going to give everything and play in the best way possible to accomplish our objectives at the World Cup,” he said. Few nations have been as consistently competitive in recent years. Senegal’s physicality, defensive organization and ability to transition quickly into attack make it one of the most difficult opponents the U.S. could face. Those qualities are exactly why this match matters. “It’s going to be nice because we are going to meet Gana Gueye, Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Mané,” Pochettino said Saturday. “The team is a good challenge for us. … It’s a fantastic team. It’s for me, one of the contenders from Africa … because of the capacity and the quality of the players.” Pochettino will have just one more pre-World Cup opportunity to evaluate how his roster functions under pressure: a friendly against Germany on June 6 in Chicago. That reality raises the stakes for players still competing for minutes on the field and positions within the squad. Who starts in midfield? Who partners the center backs? Who can the coaches count on when the team is struggling?  Which of the three center strikers on the squad will start? Haji Wright “can play in different positions,” Pochettino said, and Folarin Balogun “can play alone” and fight two or three center backs. He called Ricardo Pepi “a killer” who can “read where is the space” and then “ride the ball and have the possibility to score.” “The three are completely different,” he said. What matters Sunday isn’t the final score but whether the U.S. leaves with more answers than questions and whether Senegal can shake off the AFCON controversy. The post Senegal offers stern test for Pochettino’s US squad in pre-World Cup friendly appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b9d30ee6011c3f4e9780a LGBTQ press conference at track meet involving trans athlete descends into chaos, police summoned te 2026-05-31T02:30:08.556Z LGBTQ press conference at track meet involving trans athlete descends into chaos, police summoned Chaos erupted between "Save Girls Sports" activists and pro-LGBTQ activists outside of a California championship track meet involving a trans athlete, as multiple police officers were summoned to the incident. A press conference, organized by the local California LGBTQ advocacy groups Pride at the Pier and Rainbow Families Action, began outside of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) state championship in Clovis, where trans athlete AB Hernandez is looking to win state titles in three girls' jumping events. Hernandez's mother, Nereyda Hernandez, and other LGBTQ activists spoke in support of the trans athlete. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Near the end of the press conference, a group of "Save Girls Sports" activists showed up and engaged in a heated verbal confrontation with participants in the LGBTQ press conference. Clovis Police Department vehicles were parked in the vicinity, and multiple officers came to oversee the confrontation when the shouting began. Eventually, the confrontation dissipated without any direct intervention by police. The Clovis Police Department declined to comment to Fox News Digital. FOOTAGE SHOWS LGBTQ PROTESTER ATTACKING CONSERVATIVE AT CALIFORNIA TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP AMID TRANS ATHLETE DRAMA Prominent California "Save Girls Sports" activist Beth Bourne, who led the counterprotest, spoke to Fox News Digital after the incident. "I just wanted to share my signs... and just talk about how not only is this unfair to the girls competing in sports, but it's also unfair to the athlete, to AB Hernandez, to lie to him about his biological reality," Bourne said. Pro-LGBTQ activist Daisy Gardner addressed Bourne in an interview with Fox News Digital. "I hope that she is able to learn and educate and open up her heart and heal with her family," Gardner said of Bourne. This year's CIF state finals has been overshadowed by controversy related to Hernandez's presence for the second year in a row. At last year's state finals, opposing protesters showed up, and one pro-transgender activist was arrested on charges of allegedly assaulting a "Save Girls Sports" activist with a trans pride flag. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b9d2fee6011c3f4e97801 Trump floats replacing 250th anniversary concert with massive MAGA rally after artists pull out te 2026-05-31T02:30:07.837Z Trump floats replacing 250th anniversary concert with massive MAGA rally after artists pull out President Donald Trump on Saturday floated the idea of hosting a massive MAGA rally to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary after numerous artists pulled out of a planned concert this summer. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump suggested scrapping the Great American State Fair’s Freedom 250 concerts. He also took aim at a federal judge who on Friday ordered that his name be removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. "We should have a giant MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN RALLY, for 250, instead of having overpriced singers, who nobody wants to hear, whose music is boring, and yet who do nothing but complain," Trump wrote. "Cancel it, just like I canceled my involvement with the failing and unsafe to be in Kennedy Center, because a Highly Conflicted, Crooked Federal Judge, said that I should not be allowed to spend my time and money in order to MAKE THE CENTER GREAT AGAIN, actually, far greater than it ever was before!" he continued. AMERICA 250 EVENTS TAKING PLACE THIS SUMMER CALLED 'ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME' TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES The comments came as several artists backed out of performing at the Great American State Fair, a large-scale national celebration planned on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., stretching from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument. The event is scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10, 2026, as part of the nation’s America 250 celebration. Earlier this week, Freedom 250 organizers released a list of performers slated to appear at the event, but several artists later withdrew, including Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and The Time, and C+C Music Factory. FIVE ARTISTS PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SHOULD CALL TO PERFORM AT FREEDOM 250 CONCERT THIS SUMMER Other performers, including rapper Vanilla Ice, have said they are "honored" to participate. In a separate social media post Saturday, Trump suggested he could replace the concert with a major speech after several artists got "the yips." "I understand Artists are getting 'the yips' having to do with their performance on Wednesday, so I am thinking about bringing the Number One Attraction anywhere in the World, the man who gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime, and he does so without a guitar, the man who loves our Country more than anyone else, and the man who some say is the Greatest President in History (THE GOAT!), DONALD J. TRUMP, to take the place of these highly paid, Third Rate 'Artists,' and give a major speech, rallying the Country forward like I have done ever since being President!" Trump wrote. TRUMP CALLS ON AMERICANS TO PRAY FOR NATION AS 250TH BIRTHDAY APPROACHES: 'ONE NATION UNDER GOD' Trump said he was considering delivering the speech and holding a rally June 24 to kick off the festivities. "I don’t want so-called 'Artists' that get paid far too much money, who aren’t happy," he wrote. "I only want to be surrounded by Happy People, Smart People, Successful People, and People that know how to WIN." Freedom 250 later announced that Trump would, in fact, deliver a speech ahead of the Great American State Fair. "As the visionary behind the Great American State Fair, we are excited to announce that President Trump will personally kick off this historic celebration on Wednesday, June 24 in an opening ceremony celebrating America’s 250th birthday," Freedom 250 spokeswoman Danielle Alvarez wrote on X. Fox News Digital's Lori A Bashian and Louis Casiano contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b9893ee6011c3f4e9776e Senate candidate Graham Platner sent explicit texts to multiple women while married, wife says: report te 2026-05-31T02:10:27.835Z Senate candidate Graham Platner sent explicit texts to multiple women while married, wife says: report Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate looking to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, exchanged sexual texts with several women after marrying his wife two years ago, according to a report. Platner’s campaign confirmed the text exchanges to Politico following a report from the Wall Street Journal that claimed his wife, Amy Gertner, told a campaign aide about the texts after he launched his senate bid as they began looking into potential political liabilities. Gertner discovered the messages months after the couple married in 2024, the WSJ reported. She made the private revelation before Platner held a campaign rally last year supported by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., but the aide decided the texts were a private matter for the couple, the campaign said, according to the newspaper. PLATNER’S ONLINE PAST GETS RAUNCHIER WITH CRUDE TAKES ON ‘LATIN AMERICAN HOOKERS,’ CHEATING ABROAD Gertner said in a statement to the Journal: "I confided deeply personal details about my marriage to someone I considered a friend. In the months since, I have had to watch as she spread malicious gossip to anyone who would take her call. I trusted this person with the most private chapter of our lives — the early days of our marriage before any campaign was on our mind — and I am deeply hurt by her betrayal and the invasion of our privacy." She added that she and her husband: "Did the hard work that marriage requires. We went to counseling. We were honest with each other in ways that weren’t easy. And we came through it, not in spite of how much we’ve been through, but because of how much we love each other and the life we’ve built. Our marriage today is stronger than ever before." Gertner added, "I know who Graham is. I know the man I married and the husband he has been to me on the best and the worst days of my life. That hasn’t changed, and it won’t." TOP OFF-THE-WALL REDDIT POSTS HAUNTING GRAHAM PLATNER’S MAINE SENATE BID Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, has also faced a number of controversies before this, including a since-removed tattoo that resembled a Nazi symbol, and past controversial comments on Reddit minimizing sexual assault and making crude remarks about masturbation and a deleted post where he claimed a wounded soldier "didn’t deserve to live." Despite all this, a recent poll from the University of New Hampshire showed Platner holding a 51% to 42% lead among likely Maine voters. Platner is considered the presumptive Democratic nominee after Maine Gov. Janet Mills dropped out of the race in April. Fox News Digital has reached out to Platner’s campaign for comment. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., reiterated his support for Platner on Saturday. "I am proud of @grahamformaine for having the character to stand up against the war in Iran, against genocide, and against an unfair & lopsided economy," he wrote on X. "I am proud of him for having a vision for a new deal for our time. Excited to campaign with him June 5!" Collins has called Platner too extreme for Maine. "I believe that will be the conclusion of Maine voters," she previously told Fox News Digital. "But, obviously, I don't take anything for granted." Platner, in a Fox News Digital interview a week later, argued, "What's radical is somebody like Susan Collins, who, for decades now, has made sure that we pass policies that are going to help corporations and billionaires to the detriment of working people, supporting over and over and over again, illegal and insane foreign wars." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b963cee6011c3f4e97725 NYPD investigating after surveillance video captures group entering sewers through manholes te 2026-05-31T02:00:28.872Z NYPD investigating after surveillance video captures group entering sewers through manholes Police in New York City are investigating after several people were caught on surveillance video this week going into the sewer via a manhole and emerging hours later. "Earlier today, authorities conducted a thorough investigation following reports of unauthorized individuals inside the sewer system on McDonald Avenue," the NYPD said on social media. "The NYPD and other agencies have completed their sweep, confirming the area is safe and free of hazards." The people were seen entering the manhole around 11 p.m. on Thursday in the Flatbush neighborhood in Brooklyn and reemerging around 2 a.m. on Friday, according to PIX 11-TV. Another group was seen going into a manhole on another street and coming out around the same hours, the station reported, citing police. 250 MILLION GALLONS OF SEWAGE HAVE CONTAMINATED THE POTOMAC RIVER IN 'HISTORIC' SPILL The police don’t yet know who the sewer explorers were or what they were up to. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection also did its own inspection, telling Fox News Digital: "DEP has inspected the sewer infrastructure at this location and found no damage to the system." The spokesperson warned, "Entering the sewer system is both illegal and extremely dangerous. Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces. For these reasons, members of the public should never enter a pipe, drain, catch basin, manhole, or outfall." Fox News Digital has reached out to the NYPD for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b839aee6011c3f4e97543 Big 12 supports expanding College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams te 2026-05-31T00:40:58.630Z Big 12 supports expanding College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez, who previously coached at Arizona, said support for an expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams is unanimous among the Big 12's coaches. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b8385ee6011c3f4e9753a Big 12 supports expanding College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams te 2026-05-31T00:40:37.185Z Big 12 supports expanding College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams PHOENIX – The Big 12 Conference’s position on College Football Playoff expansion is crystal clear. West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez, who previously coached at Arizona, said there is league-wide backing for increasing the current 12-team field to 24. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7f43ee6011c3f4e97475 Trump on His Presidential Library: He’ll Write His Own History te 2026-05-31T00:22:27.505Z Trump on His Presidential Library: He’ll Write His Own History In his determination to own and control every document in his future library, the president is working to shield his administration’s inner workings from public view. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7f2fee6011c3f4e9746c In a Quiet Corner of America, Greyhound Racing Hangs On. For Now. te 2026-05-31T00:22:07.512Z In a Quiet Corner of America, Greyhound Racing Hangs On. For Now. West Virginia is home to the country’s last greyhound races, a sport that once drew millions of spectators each year but may soon be banned nationwide. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7f1bee6011c3f4e97463 Trump Squeezes Immigrants by Cutting Them Off From Jobs, Health Care and Housing te 2026-05-31T00:21:47.509Z Trump Squeezes Immigrants by Cutting Them Off From Jobs, Health Care and Housing The methodically planned strategy is intended to pressure noncitizens, including many with legal status, to leave the United States. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7f07ee6011c3f4e9745a Can California Convince Teens to Work in Construction? te 2026-05-31T00:21:27.591Z Can California Convince Teens to Work in Construction? Facing an uncertain job market and the looming threat of A.I., graduating high school seniors in America’s tech capital are increasingly rethinking their career plans. Job demand in fields like construction, along with the allure of potential six-figure salaries, have some high schools investing in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7ef2ee6011c3f4e97451 Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: ‘This Is a War’ te 2026-05-31T00:21:06.066Z Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: ‘This Is a War’ One super PAC is allied with Anthropic. The other is tied to OpenAI. They’re both spending millions to influence this year’s elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7edeee6011c3f4e97448 9 U.S. Voters Tell Us How They’re Coping With Higher Prices te 2026-05-31T00:20:46.074Z 9 U.S. Voters Tell Us How They’re Coping With Higher Prices The spiraling cost of everyday necessities — gas, utilities, groceries, housing, child care and health care — have forced many Americans to do more with less. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7ec8ee6011c3f4e97435 Trump Sends Tougher Terms to Iran for Peace Framework, Officials Say te 2026-05-31T00:20:24.081Z Trump Sends Tougher Terms to Iran for Peace Framework, Officials Say His changes to the proposed deal were potentially designed to speed up the process by putting pressure Iran to accept the current framework, one official said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7caeee6011c3f4e973e8 Nicolas Cage turned down parts in two big franchise movies for roles he thought were better te 2026-05-31T00:11:26.875Z Nicolas Cage turned down parts in two big franchise movies for roles he thought were better Nicolas Cage admitted he turned down the opportunity to appear in two big franchise films in order to play roles he felt better suited his desires at the time. During a recent interview with Complex News, the 62-year-old actor reflected on his career choices, saying there were two instances when he had to decide between two roles, which led him to turn down parts in two franchises. "One was when Jim Carrey wanted me to do 'Dumb and Dumber' and I said I'd rather do 'Leaving Las Vegas,' and the other was 'Spider-Man' as the Green Goblin and I said I'd rather do 'Adaptation,'" he said. "Both those choices gave me more to do as an actor." Jeff Daniels went on to star as Harry Dunne in "Dumb and Dumber" and its 2014 sequel, "Dumb and Dumber To." The role of the Green Goblin in "Spider-Man" ultimately went to Willem Dafoe, who played the character again in the film's two sequels in 2004 and 2007, and once more in the 2021 movie, "Spider-Man: No Way Home." JIM CARREY TOOK BREAK FROM HOLLYWOOD TO GET 'OUT OF PEOPLE'S FACES' While he missed out on appearing in the two franchises, Cage noted that he "chose what I thought was better for me at that time," adding, "I think I made the right choice." "To play twins in a movie was a big challenge and daunting and I don't know if I could do it again. It was a lot," he added. "And to play Ben, that script just sang to me. So I would have done it had those other opportunities not been on the table, but in this case." He starred in "Leaving Las Vegas" in 1995, playing alcoholic screenwriter Ben, who begins an unconventional relationship with a sex worker in Las Vegas. The role earned him an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award win. His work in the 2002 movie, "Adaptation," playing twin brothers Charlie and Donald earned him his second Academy Award and fourth Golden Globe Award nomination. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER While discussing what it was like preparing for his role in the 2024 movie, "The Surfer," Cage told Entertainment Weekly he "got pounded to smithereens" while practicing his surfing skills. "I just got pounded and literally got stuck in the rip tide, and they said they saw my board, they call it 'tombstone,' like that triangle top," he said. "I'm climbing up the leash as I'm somersaulting, and I could have died...Now I have a young kid, I don't know if I want to do it anymore." Cage has three children with three different women, including Weston, 35, who he shares with actress Christina Fulton; Kal-El, 20, who he shares with his third wife, Alice Kim; and August Francesca, 3, who he shares with his current wife, Riko Shibata. The actor spoke in the past about how his relationship with his children has always been his number one priority, sharing that he turned down roles in two major blockbuster franchises to be closer to his kids. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "First and foremost ... there's no version of Nick Cage in reality that doesn't want to spend time with his children," he told People in April 2022. "There's no version of Nick Cage that didn't put family first over career." He continued: "I turned down 'Lord of the Rings' and I turned down 'Matrix' because I didn't want to go to New Zealand for three years or Australia for three years because I needed to be home with my son Weston, that's a fact." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7c9aee6011c3f4e973d6 Kelsea Ballerini stuns in sheer metallic dress that leaves little to the imagination in new photos te 2026-05-31T00:11:06.955Z Kelsea Ballerini stuns in sheer metallic dress that leaves little to the imagination in new photos Kelsea Ballerini wowed fans with her latest metallic sheer look. In a recent Instagram post, the 32-year-old country singer shared a series of photos showing fans what she's been up to, captioning the post, "all the things all the time!" The slideshow included pictures of her in the studio, traveling with friends, seeing a Broadway show and eating "hot girl pickles," but one picture stood out among the rest. One of the photos featured Ballerini in a long-sleeve sheer metallic dress with web-like patterns, which left her dark-colored bra and high-waisted underwear visible. JENNIFER LOPEZ, KELSEA BALLERINI, RENÉE ZELLWEGER STUN IN LACE, SHEER AND CUT-OUTS: PHOTOS She paired the dress with a soft makeup look and styled her hair in a half-up/half-down look. "Alll the studio pics - can’t wait to hear what you are creating," one fan wrote in the comments section. Another added, "look at you glowing." Ballerini previously fueled speculation she was working on new music when she posted a text exchange between herself and Patrick Droney, which featured an audio file titled, "Math of Us," with both Ballerini and Patrick saying they are "so happy" with it. The singer's most recent full-length album was released in October 2024, and featured many big hits, such as "Cowboys Cry Too" and "Baggage." A deluxe addition of the album was released in March 2025. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER She made news earlier this year when she and Chase Stokes broke up for a second time. They initially broke up in September 2025, before rekindling their romance and then officially calling it quits in February. "They still love each other, which is why they've kept trying to make it work," another insider told People at the time. "But their lives are in very different places right now. Figuring out where to live and how to truly merge their lives has been hard lately. It's been something they've gone back and forth on," the source claimed. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Kelsea's been so supportive of him throughout their relationship, but it hasn't been reciprocated, especially as her career has continued to grow," another source told the outlet. "It feels like there's insecurity there on his end." Fans of the singer lit up social media when she fueled cheating rumors in the comments section of Ashley Cooke's video featuring an unreleased song about a man with "wandering eyes." Ballerini commented, "Mmmhhhmmm," and Cooke responded, "You get it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7c72ee6011c3f4e973c2 Inside Trump’s Deal With the I.R.S. to Drop His $10 Billion Lawsuit te 2026-05-31T00:10:26.474Z Inside Trump’s Deal With the I.R.S. to Drop His $10 Billion Lawsuit Discussions among a group of lawyers with allegiance to the president were closely held. Some senior White House officials were said to have felt blindsided as the agreement took shape. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b70cdee6011c3f4e972a2 Manhunt underway for suspect after Virginia deputy killed, another injured in ambush; $10K reward offered te 2026-05-30T23:20:45.674Z Manhunt underway for suspect after Virginia deputy killed, another injured in ambush; $10K reward offered A massive, coordinated manhunt is underway in Virginia for an "armed and extremely dangerous" suspect who allegedly ambushed two deputies during a welfare check Friday night, killing a military veteran and injuring a second officer. Carroll County Sheriff’s Office deputy Logan Utt, 31, was killed in the attack, according to Carroll County Sheriff Kevin Kemp.  The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $10,000 reward for suspect Michael Puckett. FAMILY OF FALLEN VIRGINIA POLICE OFFICER SAY EXPECTING FATHER, 25, 'NEVER HESITATED' TO HELP THOSE IN NEED The deadly encounter unfolded just before 9:30 p.m. local time, when the two Carroll County deputies were dispatched to a home after a family member requested a welfare check.  When the deputies met with Puckett, he allegedly opened fire, killing Utt and wounding the second officer — whose life was saved by his ballistic vest, according to authorities.  The deputies returned fire, but Puckett fled the scene and remains at large. SUSPECT ALLEGEDLY GUNS DOWN DEPUTY IN AMBUSH DURING ROUTINE CALL THAT ROCKED QUIET TOWN, POLICE SAY The sheriff’s office warned the public not to approach him and call 911 immediately if he is spotted.  Utt joined the force in 2023 after serving the nation as a military veteran. "Becoming a deputy sheriff was a lifelong dream, and he worked every day to make Carroll County a safer place," Kemp wrote in a statement Saturday. "Today, Carroll County has lost a hero, and a family has suffered an unimaginable loss." TWO VIRGINIA BEACH POLICE OFFICERS SHOT DEAD WHILE 'DEFENSELESS' DURING LATE-NIGHT TRAFFIC STOP Utt leaves behind a wife and children. The wounded deputy is recovering in stable condition. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger confirmed her office is closely monitoring the situation, urging anyone with information on Puckett's whereabouts to come forward. "Deputy Logan Utt’s sacrifice is a testament to his bravery and dedication to his community," Spanberger wrote in a statement on X. "Adam and I are praying for Deputy Utt’s family, the injured officer during his recovery, and for the safety of all of our courageous men and women in law enforcement." Virginia State Police is leading the investigation. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b6e60ee6011c3f4e97242  “Love for our neighbor is greater than fear of our neighbor.”: Vice Mayor on fight for Karla Toledo and immigrants te 2026-05-30T23:10:24.077Z  “Love for our neighbor is greater than fear of our neighbor.”: Vice Mayor on fight for Karla Toledo and immigrants While holding her mother’s hand, Karla Toledo softly smiles and chokes back tears. She listens to remarks about how federal mass deportation policies are harming Tucson’s immigrant families. She’s surrounded by supporters who have rallied for her since May 18, when masked immigration agents arrested their neighbor  — who has lived in Arizona since she was a child. Everyone is wearing red as a symbol of solidarity as they gather around Toledo like a bouquet of roses, another symbol of unity depicted on signs people are holding.   As her name is announced, she nervously moves in front of the crowd, takes the microphone and gives her testimony.  “What I went through, it’s not something new,” Toledo says, holding her head high under the setting desert sun. “It’s something very constant and right now what I’m going through is guilt because I’m here and there’s so many people in there still. People who are like me. They’re humans, we’re all humans and we shouldn’t be treated that way.” Tucson Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz speaks to community members stand with DACA recipient Karla Toledo during a press conference and immigrant community solidarity bike ride, May 29, 2026. Credit: Summer Williams Community members, immigrant rights advocates, veterans, local cyclists, city council leaders, loved ones and Toledo came together Friday. They’re speaking out against aggressive mass deportation policies, dangerous conditions inside detention centers, and the impact on Tucson families and immigrant communities. They’re also standing for ways to support immigrants, from showing up, pushing back and even small things, like organizing a Spanish-language book drive for detainees — anything to give people their human dignity. Toledo shares her experience of recently being detained by ICE and how she wants to help those still inside the detention center with a book drive. “Even though I did not know in there what was going on out here, I want to thank everyone,” she says. “Everyone just stepped up and just showed what community is, and I love that about Tucson.”  Toledo’s arrest and detention has drawn local and national attention, as communities and political leaders fight the Trump administration’s deportation system that has ensnared U.S. citizens and people who have not committed serious crimes. People like Toledo, who is a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals federal program, commonly known as DACA. DACA gives immigrants, also known as Dreamers, brought to the country as children, temporary legal status and permission to work in the United States. A toddler pushes on a banner being held during a press conference and immigrant community solidarity bike ride, May 29, 2026. Credit: Summer Williams. The arrest of DACA recipients who had no criminal charges was rare under previous U.S. presidential administrations. It is among the hallmarks of the second Trump presidency and has introduced a new undercurrent of terror and uncertainty in immigrant communities, on top of the ongoing concerns amid a spike in street level arrests. Following the arrest, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement public affairs officer Monica Yoas said Toledo had assaulted an officer during her arrest on Monday. In response, Toledo’s attorney Mo Goldman said those allegations were fabricated. “There is surveillance footage that shows Ms. Toledo did not assault a DHS officer,” he said. Toledo was released on bail Friday May. 22. The 31-year-old community organizer and social media influencer is known for her work supporting local low-income and immigrant families. Friday’s press conference was held outside near El Pueblo Neighborhood Center off Irvington Road. People sift through custom spoke cards on a table at a immigrant community solidarity bike ride, May 29, 2026. Credit: Summer Williams Before the the press conference, people enjoy tacos, drinks and decorating their bikes with custom spokes cards — some with roses, others with butterflies and ones with the words: No ICE. Volunteers with the Pima County Public Library Bookmobile give out books and some supporters deliver Spanish-language book donations to a collection table for immigrants still held in Arizona detention centers. “We wanted to use the bicycle as a way to connect, as a way to organize, as a way to dream, as a way to think differently about our communities,” says Tucson Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz during the press conference. “This ride, yes it’s about joy, it’s about community, it’s about dignity, but most importantly, it’s about showing the world that love for our neighbor is greater than fear of our neighbor,” she adds. Karla Toledo looks on as Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz speaks during a press conference and immigrant community solidarity bike ride, May 29, 2026. Credit: Summer Williams Speakers highlight how the collaborative efforts of small businesses, stakeholders, educators and residents represent the diverse needs for public safety in the community. “Karla is not just a statistic of this administration. She is our friend. Our sister. She is our community member,” Santa Cruz says. Melissa Cordero, deputy director of climate justice with Veterans Power America and Common Defense, stresses the affects of the current administration’s immigration orders on deported veterans and those active in the U.S. military service. “It’s important for us to show up and take up space and to show our community that we are there for them, that they don’t have to go through this fight alone,” Cordero says. “And things like using a bike ride to do that just makes it all the better.” Cyclists gather for a group photo before a immigrant community solidarity bike ride, May 29, 2026 Credit: Summer Williams After speakers share their messages, the crowd readies for a community solidarity cycling event they coined: La Rosa Ride. Familias Unidas Ganando Accesibilidad (Families United Gaining Accessibility), known as FUGA, organized the ride. The grassroots coalition hosts monthly community bike events in the south side and west side of Tucson. The group advocates for local issues and more accessible infrastructure in the region.  While gathering in the parking lot, volunteers pass out free red FUGA T-shirts and help ensure everyone is ready for the ride by inflating tires or offering free Tugo Bike Share rentals to people without their own bikes. Karla Toledo rides her bike with a smile during an immigrant community solidarity bike ride, May 29, 2026. Credit: Summer Williams Toledo has a court hearing at 8:30 am Wednesday, June 3, at the Tucson Federal Immigration Court, 300 W. Congress St. Although La Rosa Ride was a celebration of Toledo’s return, it was also part of an ongoing call to end federal deportation policies harming immigrant and mixed-status families. Toledo is trying to stay positive and active within her community, and lean on their love and strength. The sounds of bike gears, voices and music playing from speakers secured to bike baskets fill the street as the group rolls out of the El Pueblo Center parking lot for their sunset ride. The post  “Love for our neighbor is greater than fear of our neighbor.”: Vice Mayor on fight for Karla Toledo and immigrants appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b6a1eee6011c3f4e971cf NAU ROUNDUP: Football matchup at defending national champion Montana State to air on ESPN2 te 2026-05-30T22:52:14.393Z NAU ROUNDUP: Football matchup at defending national champion Montana State to air on ESPN2 A look at news and results from NAU. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b6a02ee6011c3f4e971ac Major cruise line hack exposes sensitive data of nearly 6 million travelers te 2026-05-30T22:51:46.234Z Major cruise line hack exposes sensitive data of nearly 6 million travelers Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company, announced it is offering some U.S. travelers two years of free credit monitoring after a data breach leaked the personal information of nearly 6 million customers. "In April, we identified unauthorized access to a limited part of our IT system caused by a social engineering attack on a single user account," Carnival Corporation said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "We immediately blocked the activity, engaged third-party security experts and alerted law enforcement." In a news release published on its website, Carnival said its investigation found that certain personal information was illegally accessed by an unauthorized actor who deceived an employee to gain access to its system. MAJOR CRUISE COMPANY CANCELS ROCK-BOTTOM FARES AFTER MASSIVE WEBSITE PRICING GLITCH According to the company’s data breach notice filed with the Maine Attorney General’s office, the hack affected 5,995,277 people’s personal information. The company’s 2025 annual report said it served approximately 13.5 million guests in 2025 on its fleet of 90 ships. In addition to Carnival Cruise Line, the company’s portfolio includes the AIDA, Costa, Cunard, Holland America, P&O and Princess cruise lines. Carnival said it is conducting "a thorough and time-consuming analysis" to determine what specific personal information was compromised. The company said that so far, it has determined that names, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth and driver’s license and passport numbers were included in the impacted data. Carnival announced it sent notification letters to people affected by the cybersecurity incident. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "We’re notifying affected individuals and deeply regret any concern this causes," Carnival told Fox News Digital. "Protecting the privacy and security of personal data is a priority for us and we've added new layers of security and monitoring on top of the comprehensive protections already in place," the company added. "We’ll also continue advancing our defenses against evolving threats." In an online notice Carnival said was intended for people they weren't able to send notification letters to, the company addressed concerns about the length of time that passed before affected customers were notified of the breach. The company included "Why am I just finding out about this?" in the notice’s FAQ. "We understand this process can feel slow, and we appreciate your patience," Carnival answered. "Complex incidents like this take time and careful investigation to understand what information was affected and who it belongs to, and then to ensure notifications are handled accurately. After identifying and stopping the incident, our focus shifted immediately to investigating it fully and communicating with all impacted parties as soon as we could." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Some frustrated customers reacted to the notice on Reddit's r/CarnivalCruiseFans forum. "At this point our data has been out for quite some time," wrote one commentator. Others said they would prefer to be paid for their troubles or offered a voucher for a future cruise. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Another Redditor referenced a report that Carnival allegedly refused to pay a ransom to the hackers and now customers’ information is "published on the dark web." This report has not been substantiated by Carnival, and the company has not publicly disclosed where customers' personal information has ended up. According to securityweek.com, "the infamous extortion group" ShinyHunters has claimed credit for the attack. The website noted, however, that Carnival has not confirmed the claim. "From glitches to data breaches. What's going on Carnival?" wrote another, referencing the company’s recent cancellation of cruise reservations after an apparent website glitch briefly displayed extremely discounted fares. Regarding the security breach, the company said it is "offering individuals in the U.S. two years of complimentary credit monitoring through its preferred third-party vendor, TransUnion." In addition to enrolling in credit-monitoring system, Carnival is encouraging affected customers to monitor accounts and credit histories vigilantly and contact local police if they suspect fraud or identity theft. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b69eeee6011c3f4e971a3 Delaney Hall protests intensify as far-left activists, ICE supporters converge in New Jersey te 2026-05-30T22:51:26.236Z Delaney Hall protests intensify as far-left activists, ICE supporters converge in New Jersey NEWARK, N.J. — The continued unrest outside Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, took on a distinctly ideological tone during ICE demonstrations Saturday, as far-left communist-socialist activists and a far-right group clashed, transforming a protest over the center's conditions into a broader political spectacle. The standoff began more than a week ago, when illegal immigrant detainees penned an open letter alleging physical and psychological torture, claiming they were being denied medical care and adequate food.  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) quickly denied the allegations, releasing facility menus to prove detainees are provided three daily meals with options like chicken fajitas and Salisbury steak. NEW JERSEY AGITATORS BITE, KICK AND PUNCH ICE AGENTS AS DELANEY HALL CLASHES CONTINUE; 9 MORE ARRESTED: DHS After violent skirmishes earlier in the week, where federal agents were assaulted by agitators, Democrat Gov. Mikie Sherrill ordered the New Jersey State Police to take over security, claiming the move was necessary to protect the demonstrators from an "ICE surge." By Saturday morning, the immigrant detention center had been transformed into a fortified zone surrounded by large orange plastic barricades and metal fencing.  State officials admitted the chaos is being driven by outside instigators rather than local residents, with state Attorney General Jennifer Davenport confirming five of the six people arrested by state police this week were not from New Jersey. A crowd of roughly 200 anti-ICE demonstrators, heavily intertwined with far-left and socialist organizations, dominated the scene Saturday, chanting, "Stop ICE Gestapo! Communist revolution!" while distributing radical literature reading "LONG LIVE COMMUNISM!" and "NO PAPERS, NO BORDERS, NO BOSSES." ICE supporters, including members of the far-right Proud Boys, also made an appearance at the protest Saturday carrying pro-ICE flags, food and cases of water for law enforcement. Their arrival sent a shockwave through the heavily outnumbering anti-ICE crowd, with far-left agitators immediately rushing toward the barriers, screaming profanities and shifting their chants to "Proud Boys go home."  During a news conference Saturday afternoon, Sherrill claimed ICE engagement "creates an incredibly dangerous situation" adding she refuses to "back down in fighting the Trump administration and the threats they've made." Sherrill acknowledged that "national extremist groups" have infiltrated the protests to create chaos, warning out-of-state actors that they are endangering the public and not helping the detainees. "You're not helping detainee families, and you're certainly not keeping new Jersey safe today," the governor said. "Going forward, I urge those protesting outside of Delaney Hall to bring the temperature down so we can focus on the detainees and their families. Comply with the lawful orders from local and state law enforcement and let advocates, faith leaders and members of this community continue their work here in America." She added state health inspectors were recently blocked from viewing anything other than the facility's kitchen, and called on the Department of Homeland Security to stop pressuring detainees into signing deportation documents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b69c5ee6011c3f4e97191 Senator Dan Sullivan Has a New Challenger in Alaska: Dan Sullivan te 2026-05-30T22:50:45.278Z Senator Dan Sullivan Has a New Challenger in Alaska: Dan Sullivan Two candidates with the same name will be on the ballot seeking the same seat in the state’s primary. “It’s going to be confusing,” one Republican said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b69b1ee6011c3f4e97188 C.I.A. Officer Arrested With Gold Once Worked With No. 2 Pentagon Official te 2026-05-30T22:50:25.342Z C.I.A. Officer Arrested With Gold Once Worked With No. 2 Pentagon Official David Rush, a longtime C.I.A. officer, appears to have first had contact with Stephen A. Feinberg during President Trump’s first term. Some officials said the two men were not close. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b6078ee6011c3f4e970a0 IndyCar driver Felix Rosenqvist had the busiest week after winning the Indianapolis 500 te 2026-05-30T22:11:04.951Z IndyCar driver Felix Rosenqvist had the busiest week after winning the Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500 is kind of unusual in that it's the biggest race the series has to offer, and it comes in the middle of the season after an entire month of preparation. That's exhausting, and for the winner, attaining a lifelong dream like that means one thing: one hell of a wild week before you have to do it all over again. IndyCar is in Detroit this week for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, but Rosenqvist hasn't had much downtime since the biggest win of his career. According to IndyCar, immediately after winning the race, Rosenqvist's media obligations got under way and those continued for several hours after the race. Then, on Monday, he had more interviews and a photo session and the Victory Celebration that night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Then it was on to New York for more interviews, trips to the Empire State Building, Times Square, and even the red-carpet premiere of Indy 500 Grand Marshal Brendan Fraser's new movie, "Pressure." On top of that, he still had more to do in Indy and threw out the first pitch at a Tigers game ahead of the Detroit Grand Prix weekend. I'm exhausted typing that. He lived it, and still has to race this weekend. And, oh yeah, this is coming about two weeks after he became a father. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Obviously, (I’m) tired, but I had fun with it," he said. "(There were) a lot of interviews, but you’ve got to strike when the iron is hot, right? Also, I feel like I’m representing motorsports in a way maybe we normally (can’t). It’s kind of cool. It’s good for the sport." It's great for the sport, and especially after the closest finish in Indy 500 history and one of the most exciting. It's also great to ride the momentum and get back to racing as soon as possible. Rosenqvist will look to become the first driver to win the next race after winning the Indy 500 in quite some time, but he'll have to do it from the middle of the pack. He'll start the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix in P16. Championship leader Alex Palou starts on pole with Will Power alongside him on the front row in P2. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b6065ee6011c3f4e97097 Nick Shirley blasts California lawmakers for what some have dubbed the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ te 2026-05-30T22:10:45.026Z Nick Shirley blasts California lawmakers for what some have dubbed the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ Independent journalist Nick Shirley accused California lawmakers of trying to shield taxpayer-funded organizations from scrutiny after the state Assembly advanced AB 2624, dubbed the "Stop Nick Shirley Act," a bill the author says is intended to protect immigration service providers from harassment and threats. "I obviously hit a nerve," Shirley said during an appearance Wednesday night on "Fox News @ Night" with Trace Gallagher. "What's interesting about this, this bill is it's protecting NGOs and nonprofits," Shirley said. "These are organizations and groups that receive our tax dollars, yet they want to make it so we can't find out what they're doing with our tax dollars." Shirley argued the proposal would discourage investigations into organizations receiving public funds. NICK SHIRLEY CONFRONTS CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATS OVER 'STOP NICK SHIRLEY ACT,' PRESSING ON FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS The comments came after Gallagher played remarks from Assemblymember Mia Bonta, D-Oakland, who authored the legislation and said immigrant service providers have faced harassment, doxxing campaigns and threats. CALIFORNIA DEMS RIPPED FOR BILL DUBBED THE ‘STOP NICK SHIRLEY ACT’ THAT COULD PENALIZE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISTS Shirley rejected the argument that his reporting amounts to harassment. "My response is stop using these communities, commit fraud, and no one will ever have any speculation about fraud taking place when we know that the fraud is very much real," Shirley said. Referencing his previous reporting, Shirley pointed to alleged fraud cases involving Minnesota nonprofits and California hospice operators. "The Somalis in Minnesota, they stole hundreds of millions, billions of dollars, and then the hospice fraud that took place inside California," Shirley said. "Everyone was saying that was bogus. And then her husband actually tried to take credit for exposing the hospice fraud after I had went and exposed the hospice fraud." NICK SHIRLEY SAYS 'LEFTISTS' ARE 'COMING AFTER ME' FOR EXPOSING MINNESOTA FRAUD Shirley was referring to Assemblymember Mia Bonta's husband, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who has not responded to Fox News Digital's request for comment. "The fraud has been going on for so long. These fraudsters thought they could get away with it for so long that so many people started committing this fraud." In an X post, Shirley claimed the bill would place journalists at civil risk for investigating fraud involving immigration support services, nonprofits and health care facilities. He argued that investigators could face injunctions, attorney fees and statutory damages if covered organizations claim a reasonable fear for their safety. The post drew support from several elected officials and political commentators. Rep. Tim Burchett responded, "This is Democrat leadership." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Republican New Hampshire congressional candidate, Lily Tang Williams, argued taxpayers should be concerned by the legislation. "Taxpayers should be outraged by this in CA," Williams said. "If CA signs this bill into law to protect fraudsters, Federal government must fight back." AB 2624, titled "Privacy for Immigration Support Services Providers," passed the Assembly and was sent to the California Senate on Wednesday. The measure would create privacy and address-confidentiality protections for immigration service providers who face documented threats or harassment because of their work. Fox News Digital reached out to Assemblymember Mia Bonta for comment, but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b5ba1ee6011c3f4e96fec SoftBank says it will invest up to €75 billion to build French data centers te 2026-05-30T21:50:25.269Z SoftBank says it will invest up to €75 billion to build French data centers The goal, the firm said, is to develop and operate up to 5 gigawatts of additional data center capacity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b5499ee6011c3f4e96f07 This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers te 2026-05-30T21:20:25.995Z This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b526aee6011c3f4e96ecb Donald Trump shouts out Jaxson Dart after Giants QB's appearance at event was met with controversy te 2026-05-30T21:11:06.066Z Donald Trump shouts out Jaxson Dart after Giants QB's appearance at event was met with controversy New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart hopping on stage to introduce President Donald Trump, and his teammate Abdul Carter calling him out for it, has been the talk of the sports world this week. Everyone has given their take on it, and the two players at the center of it all have worked things out, and it doesn't seem like there's some schism in the team's locker room. However, President Trump is firmly on Jaxson Dart's side, as you might expect. In fact, he's all in on Jaxson Dart, the WINNER. TRUMP BACKS GIANTS QB JAXSON DART AFTER RALLY APPEARANCE BACKLASH, SAYS 'HE'S ALSO LOVED MORE' "Thank you Jaxson! It was great being with you," the president wrote on his Truth Social platform. "I know you’re taking some heat from the Radical Left Lunatics who are jealous of you, me, and everyone who surrounds us but, I also know that your Jersey also went to Number One, and you’re making Millions of Dollars so, YOU ARE A WINNER — THEY ARE ALL LOSERS." I can never get enough of the president's writing. There's just never been anything like it. Can we just take a moment to appreciate the wild capitalization? "Radical Left Lunatics" and "Number One" I kind of get because he's almost using them like titles, while "Jersey" reeks of auto-correct. But it would've never occurred to me to capitalize "Millions of Dollars," but that's probably because I've never encountered that in my own life. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Maybe your perspective on it changes when you rake in a cool million... I mean Million. But man, what a post. Just when you think this whole "controversy" is cooling off, here comes the president to take a leaf blower ot the smoldering coals. So, now, we'll see if there's any more that comes of this now that President Trump has put the ball back in the Losers' court. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b5256ee6011c3f4e96ec2 Caitlin Clark's turnover problem could be a defining factor in her legendary WNBA career te 2026-05-30T21:10:46.146Z Caitlin Clark's turnover problem could be a defining factor in her legendary WNBA career Few athletes in sports history have entered the professional ranks with more hype and intrigue than Caitlin Clark. She’s a bonafide superstar — a transcendent sports figure on and off the court. The former Iowa Hawkeyes star shattered scoring records in college, transformed women's basketball into a national phenomenon and has continued rewriting the WNBA record book since arriving in 2024. Yet amid the highlights, logo threes, and jaw-dropping assists, one statistic continues to follow Clark everywhere she goes: turnovers. When the Indiana Fever fell to the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday night, Clark had two awful turnovers in crunch time, and led her team in that category with five, while simultaneously leading the team in scoring. It was another clear example of one of her game’s major flaws. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Clark's brilliance as a playmaker is undeniable. She’s must-watch TV in a league full of missed lay-ups. As a rookie, she led the WNBA in assists, set the league’s single-season assists record with 337 (breaking the previous rookie mark of 224), and became the first rookie in league history to record multiple triple-doubles. She recently became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach both 1,000 career points and 500 career assists, reaching the 500-assist milestone in just 59 games and shattering the previous record held by Sue Bird (82 games). She’s doing the unthinkable almost on a nightly basis. That’s the reality, and it’s why her games are routinely moved to NBA arenas to meet demand, why she has outsold LeBron James in jersey sales, and why the WNBA is experiencing unprecedented growth in revenue, viewership, and overall interest. However, Clark's historic production has come with historic turnover numbers. During her rookie season in 2024, she committed 223 turnovers, the most ever recorded by a player in a single WNBA season. The previous record was 137. Clark not only broke the record — she obliterated it. The issue isn’t entirely new, though. At Iowa, Clark often operated as both her team's primary scorer and primary facilitator, routinely attempting difficult passes that few players would even consider. The same aggressive style that made her a generational talent also led to elevated turnover totals throughout her college career. When she entered the WNBA, facing quicker, more well-rounded defenders and superior, complex defensive schemes, those mistakes became even more noticeable. To her credit, and if you watch any of her games, you’ll notice many dropped passes from teammates, which, unfortunately, contribute to her inflated turnover numbers, though they are not necessarily her fault. That was extremely evident in her rookie season, adding much frustration for Clark. Many analysts have come to Clark’s defense over the last three seasons. They argue those turnovers are the price of greatness for elite creators. Players such as Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Alyssa Thomas, LeBron James and Luka Dončić have all posted high turnover numbers because they control so much of their team's offense. Broadcasters and analysts have repeatedly pointed out that Clark generates far more scoring opportunities than she gives away. In many games, her assists and offensive prowess create positives that can arguably offset her mistakes. ANGEL REESE MOCKED FOR TURNOVER SPREE IN SAME GAME WHERE SHE MAKES WNBA HISTORY What makes Clark's turnover numbers particularly fascinating is that they exist alongside some of the strongest impact metrics in the league. Through the early part of the 2026 season, the Fever have outscored opponents by 32 points with Clark on the floor, and her influence extends far beyond her own scoring. Her assist rates have consistently been among the highest in the league, approaching 50% of teammates' baskets while she is on the court in recent seasons. She also remains one of the WNBA's premier offensive engines, generating a significant portion of Indiana's offense through her elite passing, floor spacing, and ability to create open shots for teammates. Her shooting range forces defenses to extend well beyond the arc, creating opportunities throughout the floor. Those accomplishments help explain why many analysts view her turnovers as a byproduct of her extraordinary workload rather than evidence of inefficient play. The challenge moving forward is finding the balance between maintaining her aggressive, game-changing style and reducing the mistakes that can swing close games, such as the Valkyries loss I mentioned earlier. Still, I believe there is a legitimate, long-term concern with her inability to take care of the basketball. Turnovers are often forgiven when a player is young, especially one carrying such a massive workload and spotlight. But as careers progress, efficiency becomes a larger part of the conversation. If Clark continues to lead the league in turnovers year after year, critics could eventually point to ball security as the primary weakness in an otherwise Hall of Fame resume. Today, Clark remains among the league leaders in turnovers per game while simultaneously ranking among the WNBA's best playmakers. Clark is currently leading the league in turnovers, averaging 5.2 turnovers per game, while Angel Reese is second with 4.8. The question isn't whether she can continue producing assists and points at an elite level. She's already proven that. The question is whether she can trim the risky passes and unforced errors enough to maximize her impact. If she does, Clark's legacy may be remembered as that of one of the greatest offensive players the sport has ever seen. If she doesn't, the turnover discussion could remain the lone blemish attached to an otherwise historic career. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b4db9ee6011c3f4e96e12 Morgan Wallen smashes piano on stage after equipment fails mid-performance during concert te 2026-05-30T20:51:05.753Z Morgan Wallen smashes piano on stage after equipment fails mid-performance during concert Morgan Wallen couldn't get over his frustration while on stage at a recent show. In a fan-captured video obtained by Fox News Digital, the 33-year-old musician is seen getting frustrated when his equipment seemingly malfunctions in the middle of his performance of "Sand In My Boots." After he finishes singing the song, Wallen walks over to the piano and pushes it over, breaking it. "While playing 'sand in my boots' Morgan gets off the piano cause it isn’t [working] as it should," the video's caption on TikTok reads. "He finishes acapella then proceeds to push the piano over, breaking it!" MORGAN WALLEN GETS HIT WITH UNDERWEAR, LAINEY WILSON’S BELL-BOTTOMS SPLIT: 2024’S WILD ON-STAGE MISHAPS Wallen was performing in Denver as part of his "Still The Problem Tour," which kicked off in April in Minneapolis, Minnesota. WATCH: MORGAN WALLEN PUSHES OVER A PIANO AFTER GETTING FRUSTRATED ON STAGE During his tour stop in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, country singer Ella Langley stepped on stage as Wallen's opening act, and later joined him on stage to perform their new duet, "I Can't Love You Anymore," a decision which sparked backlash from fans online who accused them of being "MAGA." "Now that she's collabing with Morgan Wallen we can assume she's MAGA so wdc [what the crap]," wrote one X user. "She's friends with and collabing with Morgan Wallen. A known racist and maga," another social media user commented, while a third added, "Hitler and Stalin announce collab." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Other fans came to her defense, with one writing, "Who cares bama girl on top." "I’m so sick of people politicizing f---ing everything," another chimed in. "Can we just enjoy a collab between two solid country artists without everyone f---ing crying about it, PLEASE?!" The incident with the piano is far from Wallen's first unsavory experience on stage. In an interview with Billboard News in March, singer Nate Smith shared that he once threw a drink in Wallen's face when they were on stage together. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER He explained that he "was trying to be funny, and it wasn't funny," admitting Wallen "should have kicked me off the tour," but instead the two of them laughed about it together on FaceTime later. "He's a very forgiving person. He has a lot of grace. He's a good man," Smith said. "He's a good man. He's a great guy. Literally a whole cup. A whole cup. I thought I was the funniest guy in the world." He explained that, after apologizing, Wallen said he understood, telling him, "Man, I probably would have done the same thing, or I've done the same thing." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b4d91ee6011c3f4e96e01 Loud Boom in Boston Area Puzzles Residents te 2026-05-30T20:50:25.275Z Loud Boom in Boston Area Puzzles Residents The reverberation came two days after a similar event in South Carolina had caused alarm. This time, it could have been a meteorite. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b4915ee6011c3f4e96d95 1 apartment unit a total loss, 4 units saved after massive fire in Eloy te 2026-05-30T20:31:17.903Z 1 apartment unit a total loss, 4 units saved after massive fire in Eloy Engines from Casa Grande Fire Department and Pinal County Fire and Medical Authority responded to support the Eloy Fire District, officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b48f6ee6011c3f4e96d6c Chris Richards won't travel for USMNT friendly as ankle injury clouds World Cup preparations for breakout star te 2026-05-30T20:30:46.305Z Chris Richards won't travel for USMNT friendly as ankle injury clouds World Cup preparations for breakout star The United States’ men’s national team already has a major injury question mark before the 2026 FIFA World Cup even kicks off. Chris Richards, the 26-year-old who many believe is the best defender on the USMNT heading into the tournament, won’t be traveling for the team’s international friendly against Senegal on Sunday. Manager Mauricio Pochettino said that Richards is dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him out of Crystal Palace’s last two matches of the season. And even worse for fans, there’s currently no public timetable for his return. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I think he needs to keep doing his rehab," Pochettino said, per the New York Post. "I think it’s much better to stay here and plan to train and [see] next week how it is." The "here" Pochettino speaks of is the USMNT training facility in Atlanta, which is where Richards is staying while his teammates head to Charlotte, North Carolina, for their matchup with Senegal. DIEGO LUNA, WHO WAS IN NIKE'S WORLD CUP PROMOTIONAL ADS, SHOCKINGLY LEFT OFF USMNT ROSTER Richards also wasn’t present for the team’s 26-man roster reveal in New York City last week, sending a video message instead as he stayed with Crystal Palace for its European final match in Germany. He didn’t play in the match despite being available as a sub. Richards has yet to train with the USMNT, and Pochettino didn’t appear too optimistic he would be ready for the team’s first match against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles. "I was asking from yesterday when he arrived to [assistant coach] Jesús [Pérez] 100 times, 'What do you think, what do you think, which formation we have'" Pochettino explained. "Wait, wait, wait, wait. The answer was 'Wait, wait, wait.' It’s too early. We need to see. The next few days are going to be key to see the possibilities to be ready or not for the World Cup." While it’s not expected Richards will be taken off the roster, FIFA requires all 48 teams to finalize their 26-man squads by June. Teams can still make injury-related roster changes up to 24 hours before their first match. The USMNT will try to get their chemistry and technical skills in check against Senegal, while also facing Germany in a pre-World Cup friendly before heading to Los Angeles for the start of their Group D schedule. After Paraguay, the U.S. will have Australia in Seattle on June 19, followed by Türkiye in their final group stage match on June 25 back at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. But a significant question mark remains at one of the most important positions on the field for the USMNT: center back. Richards is a natural fit there, but the depth behind him is far less convincing, even after Pochettino sacrificed some attacking options to bolster the defense on his roster. Richards was expected to start every match for the U.S. even before the roster was finalized, so it will be interesting to see how his injury progresses closer to the first match on June 12. Watch three Days of the FIFA World Cup for free after 5/18 or before. Start your free trial or try it free. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b4445ee6011c3f4e96cdc Pickleball hater John McEnroe points out one of the biggest negatives about the sport te 2026-05-30T20:10:45.592Z Pickleball hater John McEnroe points out one of the biggest negatives about the sport There's no question that pickleball is one of the hottest sports on the planet, but it's still getting a frosty reception from tennis great John McEnroe. McEnroe and his brother, Patrick, were doing their alternate broadcast of the French Open called "The MacZone," when they welcomed tennis star-turned pickleballer Genie Bouchard to the program. McEnroe — not known to be one to bite his tongue — couldn't help but take a shot at the nation's favorite sport that your mom probably plays. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "She leaves the sport to play that damn stupid pickleball," he said. Bouchard called him out, saying he played it too. "I played two weekends, and they paid me more money for that than I got paid for tennis," McEnroe said. "And I was playing tennis players, so that’s a little different than playing some pickleball people." See? He wasn't playing pickleball; he was selling out. There's a huge difference. ANDRE AGASSI RAVES ABOUT PICKLEBALL AFTER MAKING PRO DEBUT IN SPORT: 'I'M LOVING IT' McEnroe does have one major issue he thinks the sport needs to address, and it isn't player compensation, which appears to be quite generous. "The sound of the plastic ball; you know how when you hit a tennis ball it sounds awesome? But when you hit a pickleball, personally, I think [the sound] is a big negative," McEnroe said after asking Bouchard if she found the sound annoying. I get that. It's not one of the better sports noises like the crack of the bat or the rev of an engine. It sounds like what it is: a wiffle ball plinking and plonking off a court. I still think the big stumbling block is the name. It's just too goofy sounding. When I was in high school, my gym teacher made us play pickleball. Between the plastic ball and the dumb name, I thought he made it up. Hell, it was years before I realized it was a real thing, and not an excuse for him to sit in his office and set his fantasy football lineup while we took turns hitting each other with serves. Nope. It turns out it's very real. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b3fd1ee6011c3f4e96c51 Rod Stewart cancels Las Vegas concert hours before showtime on doctor's orders te 2026-05-30T19:51:45.273Z Rod Stewart cancels Las Vegas concert hours before showtime on doctor's orders Rod Stewart canceled two shows in Las Vegas just hours before he was set to take the stage. The rock legend, 81, was set to perform at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on May 29 and 30, but before the doors opened, the event was scrapped. A representative for Stewart told Las Vegas Review, "Following his doctor’s advice, Rod Stewart has regretfully canceled his performances at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on May 29 and 30, but is scheduled to return with shows beginning June 2." An additional statement from Stewart himself read, "My apologies to my family of fans. I am on vocal rest as I recover from a sinus infection. I look forward to seeing you at a future show at Caesars Palace or on tour this summer." ROD STEWART 'DEVASTATED' OVER MULTIPLE CONCERT CANCELLATIONS AS ILLNESS THREATENS TOUR DATES Fox News Digital has reached out to Stewart for comment. One person on X said they received the notification that the show had been canceled at 5:48 p.m., less than two hours before the scheduled start time of 7:30. "Feels like the colosseum is cursed atp," another person commented. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Another wrote, "He needs to retire and enjoy the rest of his years in peace, anyway tbh." ROD STEWART SEEN IN RARE FAMILY PHOTO AFTER ANNOUNCING FAREWELL TOUR Stewart, however, has made it clear that he has no plans to give up music. In 2024, after announcing a farewell tour, he clarified that he was giving up big tours — not performing altogether. "This will be the end of large-scale world tours for me, but I have no desire to retire," he shared in a statement on social media. "I love what I do, and I do what I love." He continued, "I’m fit, have a full head of hair, and can run 100 meters in 18 seconds at the jolly old age of 79." Last year, Stewart told AARP, "I keep myself very fit. I played soccer all my life – don’t so much anymore, because I had a knee replacement. And I’ve always had a trainer – same guy for 38 years." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER He told the outlet that he has a "massive" gym and an indoor pool, explaining, "We do a lot of underwater training, where the trainer throws a brick into the pool and I have to dive in, push the brick to the end of the pool, and come up." Aside from swimming, Stewart said that he was doing 100-meter sprints on his private track.  "I got it down to 19 seconds by learning how to push off," the "Do Ya Think I’m Sexy" singer said. "I’m going to try and do 17 seconds, which I think is a world record for an 80-year-old." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b3fbdee6011c3f4e96c48 Will this high-tech lounge change how you wait at airports? te 2026-05-30T19:51:25.345Z Will this high-tech lounge change how you wait at airports? You know that feeling. You cleared security, your flight isn’t boarding yet and now you are wandering the airport terminal. You are looking for a seat, an outlet or something to eat that does not feel ridiculously overpriced. At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, a new lounge wants to make that dead time feel a lot less dead. Portal Lounge, a new high-tech airport lounge from the founders of Gameway, opened May 28 at MSP. It blends gaming, dining, music, interactive design and robot-made drinks into a social space built for travelers who want a better way to spend their time before boarding. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report UNUSUAL AIRPORT AMENITY GAINS TRACTION AS PART OF HEALTHY TRAVEL PUSH: 'MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE' Portal Lounge comes from Jordan and Emma Walbridge, the entrepreneurs behind Gameway. Their airport gaming concept already operates across nine U.S. airports, with plans to reach 11 locations by the end of the year.  Portal Lounge takes that gaming idea and expands it into a broader hospitality experience. Instead of building another traditional lounge around silence and exclusivity, the founders designed a social space with energy, entertainment and technology at the center. The lounge spans 3,800 square feet and can hold about 114 people. It features a portal-inspired entrance, cinematic lighting, art deco-inspired interiors, curated music, custom furnishings and social seating areas.  One of the biggest tech features is the gaming setup. Portal Lounge includes 17 dedicated gaming stations with Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation and custom-built gaming PCs. Travelers can choose from nearly 30 titles across casual, multiplayer, streaming and competitive gameplay. Adults ages 30 to 39 now represent the largest gaming demographic in the U.S. That same group also includes many travelers willing to spend on better airport experiences. Emma said Gameway helped show how travelers respond when airport downtime becomes more interactive. "Gameway really showed us how much travelers respond to environments that feel interactive and intentional," Emma told CyberGuy. "When people are traveling, especially during delays or long layovers, they're looking for ways to decompress and reset instead of just sitting in another generic waiting area." That insight helped shape Portal Lounge beyond gaming alone. Emma said the team wanted the space to feel welcoming, energetic and experience-driven while still offering the comfort travelers expect from a premium lounge. "The gaming and entertainment elements are part of that, but so is the atmosphere, the food and beverage program, the music, and the overall design of the space," she said. RISKY 'AIRPORT THEORY' HAS TRAVELERS CUTTING ARRIVAL TIME FOR FLIGHTS 'WAY TOO CLOSE,' SAYS EXPERT The robotic bartender will probably get the most attention, and for good reason. Portal Lounge says it is introducing the first robotic bartender of its kind inside a U.S. airport lounge. The robot was developed in Italy and works alongside a traditional bar program. It can prepare cocktails and mocktails while giving travelers something highly visual to watch. That makes it part drink service and part entertainment. This is where the lounge leans fully into tech-enabled hospitality. The robot does not replace the entire bar experience. Instead, it adds a memorable centerpiece that people will likely record, share and talk about before boarding. In other words, the robot bartender is the hook. The bigger story is how airports are starting to turn waiting into an interactive experience. "For us, the technology is there to enhance the experience, not overpower it," Jordan told CyberGuy. "We wanted Portal Lounge to feel modern, social, and experiential in a way that traditional airport lounges really haven't evolved into yet." He said technology touches the full lounge experience, from check-in to entertainment, lighting, music and gaming. "The goal was to create something that feels seamless and immersive from the moment you walk in," he said. AIRPORT ROBOTS HANDLE BAGGAGE IN TOKYO TRIAL Portal Lounge is also trying to move beyond the usual airport food experience. The menu includes chef-driven small plates, regional drinks and cocktails tied to Minnesota. One signature drink, called the "Lag Free," is a Minnesota-inspired margarita with Honeycrisp apple, maple and citrus notes. There is also "Prince's Lemonade," a zero-proof cocktail inspired by Minnesota music icon Prince. That local touch helps the lounge feel connected to Minneapolis instead of like another airport space that could be anywhere. It also speaks to a bigger travel shift. Many travelers want places that feel memorable, photo-worthy and tied to the city they are passing through. Airport lounges used to be pretty predictable. You got a quieter seat, a snack, Wi-Fi and maybe a drink before your flight. For years, that felt like enough. Now, many travelers want more from the time they spend inside airports. Some lounges are packed. Gate areas can feel chaotic. And when you have an hour or two before boarding, sitting around and staring at a screen gets old fast. That is where Portal Lounge is trying something different. It operates as an independent common-use lounge instead of an airline-specific club. Travelers can access it through Priority Pass and participating credit card programs, including Chase, American Express and Capital One. Walk-in access is also expected to cost about $70, depending on availability. That price may make some people pause. For a quick stop before boarding, it may not make sense. But for a long delay, an extended layover or a family with time to burn, the math changes. Portal Lounge is betting that games, food, music and robot-made drinks can make airport waiting feel a lot less like waiting. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport gives Portal Lounge a strong place to launch this concept. MSP welcomed about 36 million passengers in 2025, and many of them begin their trips there. That means plenty of travelers arrive early, clear security and still have time before boarding. That extra time is exactly what Portal Lounge is built around. If you are running to your gate, you are probably not stopping for a gaming session or a robot-made mocktail. But if you have 90 minutes to spare, the pitch changes fast. Suddenly, the airport wait does not have to mean sitting shoulder to shoulder at the gate, guarding your bag and watching the minutes crawl by. Portal Lounge is hoping that travelers with time to kill may want something better to do with it. Portal Lounge could give airport downtime a much-needed upgrade. If you are flying through MSP, it may offer a more entertaining way to wait. You can play games, grab food, listen to curated music and check out a robotic bartender before your flight. Emma said the goal is for travelers to feel like the lounge changes the way they experience airport time."We hope travelers walk away feeling like their time at the airport became part of the trip itself, not just time spent waiting for a flight," she said. "Portal Lounge was designed to create a more immersive, engaging, and entertainment-driven experience, where guests can genuinely relax, connect, and enjoy themselves in a way that feels very different from a traditional airport lounge." That sounds appealing, especially if you are facing a delay or traveling with people who get restless before boarding. Still, the coolest lounge in the airport does not help if you miss your flight. Set an alarm, watch the boarding time and do not let one more game turn into a sprint to the gate. Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. In this free, live online class, Kurt the CyberGuy will walk you step by step through simple phone security fixes you can do in real time. You’ll learn how to improve your privacy settings, spot the latest phone scams, use trusted security tools and walk away with a simple checklist to stay protected. Register here: CyberGuyLive.com Portal Lounge feels like a sign of where airport travel is headed. Travelers no longer want to sit around and stare at a boarding screen for two hours. They want comfort, entertainment and a better use of their time. The robotic bartender will grab attention. But the bigger tech story is the full experience: gaming stations, interactive design, curated music, social seating and a lounge model built around how people actually spend downtime today. Will every traveler want this? Probably not. Some people still want a quiet corner and a strong cup of coffee. But for travelers who see airport time as dead time, Portal Lounge could make the wait feel more useful and a lot more fun. Would you pay for a high-tech airport lounge with gaming stations and robot-made drinks, or would you rather save the money and wait at the gate? 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/6a1b3fa9ee6011c3f4e96c3f Paul Anka recounts the ‘dark and bleak’ life under communism as he argued for USA’s freedom te 2026-05-30T19:51:05.357Z Paul Anka recounts the ‘dark and bleak’ life under communism as he argued for USA’s freedom Singer Paul Anka recounted the failures of Soviet Union-era communism, contrasting them with the freedom and abundance of America. The iconic entertainer appeared on Bill Maher's "Club Random" on Monday and described performing in Poland and Czechoslovakia during the Cold War: "We check in a hotel, one bathroom for the whole floor, no room service, and dark and bleak." Maher slammed communism, saying, "It makes me so frustrated when I see so much sympathy for communism among kids today because they just are not taught history."  "And just because we lived through it doesn’t really reach them because they’re entitled and they think they know everything." Maher said Anka’s memories of shortages and life under Soviet-aligned governments underscored his broader critique of the system. BILL MAHER DEFENDS WESTERN CIVILIZATION ON ‘REAL TIME,’ CITING REMARKS FROM JD VANCE Anka said he saw the conditions firsthand while touring Poland and Czechoslovakia, where he said basic goods were difficult to find. "Bill, I’d come home in both countries, you’d see lines around the block in these little stores for toothpaste, for food, for a T-shirt," Anka said. "Everyone in my band and myself, we left everything we brought. I left my clothes, everything. My suitcases were empty in both countries. I just gave them away." "We did try this. It is an evil, evil system that just doesn’t work," Maher said. "I don’t know what debate you were having around the bratwurst barrel there at 12:30 at night when you were 22 years old arguing for America, but, you know, my argument would be you’re standing in line for a potato." PAUL ANKA TELLS BILL MAHER CRIME HAS GONE 'THROUGH THE ROOF' IN CANADA AMID RECENT IMMIGRATION Anka said his trip to Poland began after he met the country’s president on a flight and later received a call from the State Department asking whether he would perform there. "It wasn’t like going to Vegas," Anka said. "It’s Poland we’re talking about." Anka said his first impressions of the country were bleak, describing the hotel and lack of food options. PAUL ANKA CONFIRMS LEGENDARY FRANK SINATRA RUMOR THAT MADE HOLLYWOOD BLUSH "First of all, we check in a hotel, one bathroom for the whole floor, no room service, and dark and bleak," Anka said. "The only thing I had was vodka." Anka said he later heard news of President John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination while sitting near a radio carrying Radio Free Europe in Poland. "I think Kennedy has just been killed," Anka said. "Sure enough, I started crying." Anka said he went on stage shortly afterward and told the crowd he was leaving Poland because of Kennedy’s death. "I said, ‘Ladies and gentlemen, I’m going home. My president’s just been killed, but I will come back one day. I just have to go home,’" Anka said. Anka said he later had a similar experience in Czechoslovakia, where he debated the United States and communism with a woman assigned to him by authorities. "She said to me, ‘You know, they’re not all communists. There’s only a million of us,’" Anka said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The woman later wrote him after the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia and asked him for help to get her daughter through school. "She said, ‘Dear Mr. Anka, you were so right,’" Anka said. "I sent her the money. I put the kid through school." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b3f80ee6011c3f4e96c2f What to Know About the ICE Agent Arrested in Texas for a Shooting in Minnesota te 2026-05-30T19:50:24.872Z What to Know About the ICE Agent Arrested in Texas for a Shooting in Minnesota The agent was charged in Minnesota with assault and filing a false police report in the shooting of an immigrant from Venezuela. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b3ae5ee6011c3f4e96b96 Your senior parents are easier to impersonate than you are te 2026-05-30T19:30:45.918Z Your senior parents are easier to impersonate than you are Americans 60 and older filed 201,266 complaints with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center in 2025 and reported $7.7 billion in losses, the highest total of any age group. The average loss for older victims was nearly $38,500, almost double the figure for younger filers. The Federal Trade Commission's December 2025 report to Congress estimated that the overall cost of fraud to older adults in 2024 ranged from $10.1 billion to $81.5 billion, depending on how underreporting is measured. Two decades of breach dumps now sit between your parents and the systems still verifying them by date of birth, mailing address and the last four of a Social Security number. The same fields clear a bank's call center, and they're enough to register a Medicare account that your parents haven't claimed online. Locking those checks down has fallen to the adult children. Most of it is an afternoon's work. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report YOU HAVE A CREDIT FREEZE. IT STILL ISN’T ENOUGH Older parents hold accounts at more institutions than their adult children do: banks, brokerages, Medicare, Social Security, pension administrators and mortgage holders. Each has its own verification process. A scammer who clears one of them finds a larger balance waiting on the other side. Combined losses reported by older adults who lost more than $100,000 climbed from $55 million in 2020 to $445 million in 2024, an eightfold jump according to the FTC. AI voice cloning has made phone calls one more verification step a scammer can clear. The FBI counted $893 million in AI-related scam losses in 2025, with victims 60 and over accounting for $352 million. A few seconds of public audio, whether from a voicemail greeting, a church livestream or a TikTok comment, is enough to recreate a grandchild's voice on a phone call to a parent. Before you start locking anything down, sit down with your parent and make sure they understand each step. The goal is to help them stay protected, not take control away from them.  All four steps below run through the credit bureaus, the IRS or USPS. Each is free and takes under fifteen minutes. A credit freeze blocks new credit applications. An IP PIN blocks fraudulent tax returns. Neither keeps an eye on credit files after the fact, so consider adding credit monitoring for all three bureaus. Alerts can help your family spot suspicious activity faster and decide which account to lock down first. HOSPICE FRAUD USES STOLEN IDENTITIES FOR FAKE PATIENTS Pre-register a my Social Security account at ssa.gov in their name. Do the same at MyMedicare.gov if they qualify. Once those accounts exist, no one else can open them using their SSN. State Medicaid portals work the same way. Also, help them turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for important accounts and store passwords in a trusted password manager. Reused passwords make it easier for scammers to move from one exposed account to another. Medicare Summary Notices arrive quarterly when there are covered services. Read each one with your parents for charges they don't recognize. The Senior Medicare Patrol, a federally funded program in every state, will walk through suspicious billing with families at no charge. In a Medi-Cal hospice case charged this April in California, prosecutors said operators bought SSNs from breach dumps and enrolled non-California residents as terminally ill hospice patients, then billed the state for visits that never happened. The fraud first appeared in beneficiary statements. Credit monitoring can also help spot signs that personal information has already surfaced online. Some services scan the dark web, data broker sites and people-search sites for Social Security numbers, addresses, driver's license numbers and other identifiers. Alerts can show what was found and where, helping you decide which account to lock down first. None of the protections above stops a phone call. Two small habits can help. A financial power of attorney signed in advance authorizes an adult child to handle bills, disputes and account changes on a parent's behalf. With one in hand, the day-one fraud response can run without the parent on every call: pull all three credit reports, file at IdentityTheft.gov, place fraud alerts at each bureau and contact the affected creditor in writing. Some identity theft protection services also include fraud resolution support. A specialist may help work with credit bureaus, creditors and collection agencies if someone misuses your information. Some plans also include identity theft insurance for eligible recovery costs and family coverage that can extend monitoring and support to parents in another household. No service prevents every misuse of an older adult's identity. The settings above shorten the time between when fraud happens and when someone in the family acts on it. See my tips and best picks on Best Identity Theft Protection at CyberGuy.com. Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. In this free, live online class, Kurt the CyberGuy will walk you step by step through simple phone security fixes you can do in real time. You’ll learn how to improve your privacy settings, spot the latest phone scams, use trusted security tools and walk away with a simple checklist to stay protected. Register here: CyberGuyLive.com  Protecting an older parent's identity does not require a tech overhaul. It starts with a few smart moves: freeze their credit, claim key government accounts, set up an IRS IP PIN and agree on a family code word for suspicious calls. These steps can make it much harder for scammers to use stolen personal information before anyone notices. The bigger issue is that many systems still rely on information criminals may already have, such as birthdays, addresses and partial Social Security numbers. That puts more pressure on families to act early, monitor accounts and respond fast when something looks wrong. A little preparation now can save your parents from months of stress, financial damage and paperwork later. Have you or an older loved one dealt with identity theft, Medicare fraud or a suspicious phone call that sounded real?  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/6a1b38a1ee6011c3f4e96b3c Jaxson Dart shouldn't have to justify introducing Trump at a rally, but this is what he should have said te 2026-05-30T19:21:05.674Z Jaxson Dart shouldn't have to justify introducing Trump at a rally, but this is what he should have said Ever since New York Giants star quarterback Jaxson Dart committed the egregious sin of introducing President Donald Trump at a New York rally, there has been a media onslaught, with liberals like Joy Behar of "The View" going as far as claiming he’s "racist," and the Giants even had a team meeting to address the situation, which was exacerbated by Dart’s teammate and fellow first-round pick Abdul Carter publicly shaming him online and questioning his quarterback’s decision. On Friday, Dart, Carter, head coach John Harbaugh and other team members addressed the media regarding the situation. It’s not shocking, but it is disappointing that Dart’s simple involvement in the event has turned into a national controversy, while Josh Jacobs getting arrested on charges of reportedly strangling his girlfriend gets almost zero press after the day it was reported. When Dart addressed the media, it honestly felt like a four-minute struggle session. While you could tell the Giants quarterback truly cares about the United States, (He said: "I've always loved this country"..."the President's position has always been a position that I've well respected, regardless of political affiliation, regardless of political party and, you know, my intentions were just that"), I believe this was too drawn out. First off, I don’t believe Dart should have to explain his decision to introduce President Trump at a rally in the first place. But since we live in a day and age where there is a clear political double standard in sports, it's not surprising to see what this has turned into. Liberals, who unfortunately make up the vast majority of sports media, will celebrate athletes endorsing/hanging out with Democrat politicians, while shaming those like Dart that dare to be conservative and Trump supporters. JAXON DART FACES MORE BACKLASH FOR INTRODUCING TRUMP THAN NFL PLAYERS FACE FOR VIOLENT CRIMES Here’s what I believe Dart should have said instead. "Thank you all for coming today. I have a statement I’d like to make and won’t be taking any further questions afterwards, because I want to focus on football and put this behind us. I respect the office of president, regardless of political party or affiliation, and as I said on stage at the rally, it was an honor to be involved. I appreciate the conversations we have had as a team over the last week. Right now, I’m ready to move forward, and prepare for the season. Thank you." That’s it. No drawn out explaining how your family members have served. No need to say you, "understand in this world, politics can be a sensitive matter, a sensitive topic." Just be straight to the point and unwavering, without feeling the need to justify a simple, benign action. Less is more. GIANTS' ABDUL CARTER AND JAXSON DART SQUASH POTENTIAL LOCKER ROOM RIFT OVER TRUMP EVENT APPEARANCE If reporters want to shame you for your conservative views and support of the sitting president, let them make fools out of themselves. Let the trolls online spew their hateful rhetoric and know you have a lot of support around the league, in the stands, and especially from your Trump-supporting head coach. Overall, even with Dart’s unnecessarily lengthy, though extremely heartfelt statement, he took the high road compared to his teammate Abdul Carter, who chose his time at the mic to double down on his dislike of Trump. Carter stated, "If [Dart] chooses to align himself with a man like President Trump, it's my responsibility based on what I believe & what I stand on to not only show my teammates that I'm against that, but to show the world." No Abdul, it’s not your job to monitor and referee your teammate’s political opinions. Clay Travis said it best, "Abdul Carter says he has a "responsibility" to address Jaxson Dart’s political opinions. Why? Everyone can share their own opinions. Carter didn’t do that. He attacked Dart’s opinions. And now he’s doing it in uniform at work, which Dart never did." Call me nit-picky when it comes to Dart’s statement, but I think it’s better to not play the Left’s game and come across, in any sense, that you should be ashamed for being a conservative and a Trump supporter. That support doesn’t mean you stand by absolutely everything Trump says as an individual or does legislatively, but when the alternative is a party that stands for men in women’s sports, abortion on demand, open borders, gender reassignment surgeries on minors, revisionist American history propaganda in schools, anti-law enforcement rhetoric and policies, and more nonsense, you should stand on business and be unafraid to be on the right side of history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b388dee6011c3f4e96b33 Cancer survivors may see surprising benefits from one specific exercise, study says te 2026-05-30T19:20:45.753Z Cancer survivors may see surprising benefits from one specific exercise, study says For many, surviving cancer comes with an automatic new lease on life but other survivors continue to experience physical and emotional challenges long after treatment ends. Yoga may significantly reduce the insomnia, fatigue and mood disturbances many survivors endure after remission, a recent clinical trial found. Mood disturbance and insomnia are "two of the most pervasive and troubling side effects experienced by cancer survivors for years after completing adjuvant treatments," the researchers reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. SIMPLE DAILY HABIT MAY HELP EASE DEPRESSION MORE THAN MEDICATION, RESEARCHERS SAY They noted that both symptoms can substantially inhibit survivors’ ability to perform everyday activities. The study, funded by the National Cancer Institute, compared 204 cancer survivors receiving standard survivorship care alone with 206 survivors who paired standard care with the Yoga for Cancer Survivors (YOCAS) program. Most of the participants were female breast-cancer survivors. YOCAS is a four-week intervention that incorporates two types of yoga – hatha, which is traditional and more active, and restorative, which is more passive. Both forms involve slow, gentle movements, breathing exercises and mindfulness, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), which published a news release on the study's findings. Participants in the YOCAS group practiced yoga, on average, for 180 minutes each week over the course of three sessions. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ At the end of the trial, the YOCAS participants reported overall improvements to mood, anxiety and fatigue, while the standard care group did not. "Additionally, improvements in insomnia stemming from YOCAS yoga may be mediated by changes in overall [mood disturbance] and fatigue," the researchers wrote. "[The study is] an important advance because it offers survivors, who are likely already managing multiple medications, a non-pharmaceutical solution for reducing four different side effects at once," Fumiko Chino, MD, a cancer researcher and associate professor in breast radiation oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, told ASCO. Timothy Pearman, Ph.D., director of supportive oncology at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, told Fox News Digital he was not surprised by the results of the study. "Yoga is one of the most widely studied and validated interventions for managing cancer-related fatigue, mood disturbance and overall physical health," Pearman said. Pearman said his wife, Jenny Finkel, is a yoga teacher and received her continuing education at Duke University's integrative medicine program, which focuses on yoga for cancer patients.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "There are now a number of cancer-specific yoga teacher training programs nationwide," Pearman said. "Yoga is a wonderful thing because it is very modifiable, meaning that even for people who have significant physical impairment, the exercises can be modified so that anyone can participate." He added that yoga is affordable, too, because "all you need is a mat and someone to show you how to do it." Osteoporosis, an increased risk of cardiac problems and issues with balance and stamina are other physical symptoms related to cancer treatment that yoga can help mitigate, Pearman said. Shari Botwin, a licensed clinical social worker based in Pennsylvania, is a thyroid-cancer survivor who specializes in working with victims of trauma, including cancer. She turned to yoga months after her diagnosis and told Fox News Digital the practice has been "transformative." According to Botwin, cancer survivors she’s worked with have dealt with emotional challenges that affect their healing process, including depression and survivor’s guilt. In addition to the physical relief yoga can provide, she said it can also offer "a supportive environment of peers, some of which are cancer thrivers." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Botwin added that yoga can help survivors who have lost parts of their body reframe their thinking. "It supports us into moving into a place of self-compassion rather than shame and self-hatred," she said. Almost any type of exercise can be beneficial for cancer survivors, Pearman said. He advises his patients to stick to the type of exercise they enjoyed prior to cancer. He also noted that free yoga classes geared toward cancer survivors are widely available through various non-profit organizations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b3664ee6011c3f4e96ad7 Supporters maintain pressure for prison oversight appropriation te 2026-05-30T19:11:32.633Z Supporters maintain pressure for prison oversight appropriation Key Points:  Lawmakers push funding for prison oversight office passed into law last year Advocates cite receivership, violence, worsening conditions in state prisons  Budget negotiations could bring funding, but advocates brace to look elsewhere  Lawmakers and advocates are waiting to see whether the allegedly incoming bipartisan budget will include $1.5 million to actualize an oversight office to monitor state prisons.  So far, the line item has been absent from every budget proposal from Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Legislature.  And though the original legislation did include a provision allowing the office to rely on alternative funding sources, proponents hope the state prioritizes prison oversight, citing an ongoing line of complaints from staff, inmates and their families.  “When you are basically a ward of the state, you should be making sure that things are moving pretty fluidly inside the prison walls and not having fights breaking out, people getting murdered,” Sen. Shawnna Bolick, R-Phoenix, said. “The issue is not going away.”  Senate Bill 1507, sponsored by Bolick last session, created the Independent Correctional Oversight Office.  It passed with bipartisan support and was signed into law by the governor in July but lacked any funding from the state budget to get started.  Under the legislation, the office would be led by a director, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Legislature.  The office is tasked with keeping a close eye on the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry, with obligations to monitor conditions of confinement, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, provide information to inmates, family members or department employees and man a hotline and a complaint system.  Each year the office would also have to transmit a report detailing data on complaints received and resolved, inmate deaths, suicides, assaults, drug overdoses, lockdowns, housing assignments, and information on inmate classification policies, staffing statistics and transition and reentry programs.  Staff would also have near-unfettered access to department records and facilities, though all communications with the department are deemed confidential.  Though the office was left unfunded last year, Bolick said she added in a provision in the final language allowing for the corrections oversight fund to consist of legislative funds, federal funding, private grants, gifts and contributions, fearing funding from the state would fall through.  “We got the bills through, and it got signed,” Bolick said. “But it’s on paper only. It doesn’t actually do anything.” This session, allocating money for the office emerged as an early priority for Bolick and Rep. Walt Blackman, R-Snowflake, who both introduced appropriation bills to funnel $1.5 million to fund the office.  Blackman and Bolick’s bills passed their respective chambers unanimously, but the appropriation has made little legitimate headway in proposed budgets so far.  Hobbs omitted the $1.5 million from her executive budget proposal unveiled at the start of the session, but at a Joint Appropriations Committee meeting in January, budget director Ben Henderson said the governor was open to a conversation “about how to make sure there’s funding for that office.” The Legislature’s budget, vetoed by Hobbs in early May, skipped funding the office too.  Estrella Lopez, senior state policy manager for Justice Action Network, a criminal justice group that lobbied for the oversight office’s passage, acknowledged the fiscal landscape has become more difficult this year given the limited state coffers.  She compared the corrections budget and ongoing costs accrued from lawsuits to the $1.5 million funding request. “You can find $1.5 million when you’re talking about a $1.6 billion budget,” Lopez said. “I don’t want to say it’s change in the couch cushions. But if you look at the scale of it, kind of.”  If the office is not funded in the state budget this year, advocates remain hopeful in sourcing funds from elsewhere.  Bolick said she had spoken to a few groups and sensed some appetite for nonprofits to pool resources. Lopez added, however, that stakeholders have not been actively pursuing funds thus far.  “The fact that it hasn’t been in any of the versions so far, I’m not taking that as an indication that all parties won’t come together and fund this important issue,” Lopez said. “We do still have a hope and expectation that the state will find it in this budget, that would be the best place for it.” At bottom, though, lawmakers and advocates stress the continued need for independent oversight.  Bolick said she continues to get emails and letters detailing issues inside the state prison system. Lopez pointed to a federal judge’s decision to order the department’s health care system under receivership.  John Fabricius, executive director of Praxis Initiative, longtime advocate for oversight and former inmate, pointed to the problems entrenched in the department.  “It is not a rehabilitative engine. It is a mess, and it is a morass that you have to navigate and survive, and it is getting exponentially worse,” Fabricius said. “We can’t kick the can down the road anymore, we’re out of road.”   And though he too hopes for funding in the budget, he voiced a commitment to getting the office running in any case.  “It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when,” Fabricius said.  The post Supporters maintain pressure for prison oversight appropriation first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b3649ee6011c3f4e96ab3 Spencer Pratt seizes on homelessness remarks by Karen Bass, blasts Democrat for failures te 2026-05-30T19:11:05.745Z Spencer Pratt seizes on homelessness remarks by Karen Bass, blasts Democrat for failures Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt seized on comments from Mayor Karen Bass about resistance within the homelessness system, arguing the remarks lend credence to his belief that some individuals and organizations have benefited from a crisis that continues to plague the city. Speaking on "Saturday in America," Pratt responded to previous comments from Bass claiming that internal forces in government have resisted homelessness reform. "The NGOs that are stealing billions of our tax money to increase drug addicts naked on our sidewalks. She's complicit," Pratt said of Bass. "So I believe maybe that's the only honest thing she's ever said in the fact that, yes, they're all criminals." The controversy stems from a CNN interview with Bass at the St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus, a former hospital slated to become a mental health and housing facility. Pressed on why she has failed to meet her promise to end homelessness by 2026, Bass blamed internal resistance. KAREN BASS GRILLED OVER BROKEN HOMELESSNESS PROMISE, BLAMES BUREAUCRACY FOR SLOWED PROGRESS "The city and the county never made that commitment before, and I found something that surprised me. I found a lot of people who work internally in the system who were very resistant to ending street homelessness," Bass said. She also blamed "bureaucratic barriers" and claimed the city has historically avoided addressing homelessness altogether. Pratt seized on the comment, accusing the current administration in Los Angeles and its partners of being resistant to reform because they are "profiting off of these poor souls." "The mayor and these NGOs let seven of them die on the sidewalk a day in their own feces. So, yeah, these people are evil," Pratt added. LA MAYORAL CANDIDATE SPENCER PRATT VOWS ‘ZERO ENCAMPMENTS’ OF HOMELESS, NO FENTANYL ON STREETS Fox News Digital reached out to Bass for comment.  He vowed to have stronger oversight of the homeless crisis if elected as mayor of Los Angeles. "Why I will be one of the most successful mayors in the history of the country is because I'm [going to] have full accountability and transparency for every dollar of our tax money, not just in this homeless industrial complex scam," Pratt said. Pratt announced he was running for mayor in January after gaining support for his comments following the Palisades Fire, which destroyed his home in 2025. The former reality star has gained traction for his viral campaign ads following his debate performance. SPENCER PRATT ACCUSES LA TIMES JOURNALIST OF 'PHONE-STALKING' HIS FAMILY AS MAYORAL CAMPAIGN GAINS STEAM Earlier this week, Pratt accused Bass of violating election law by campaigning too close to a voting location. Under California election law, candidates cannot campaign within 100 feet of a ballot box. A spokesperson for previously Bass told Fox News Digital, "Spencer is just mad that his supporters are AI cartoons, and we have real Angelenos. We follow the rules." The spokesperson, Alex Stack, added, "His complaint is blatantly false. There were two locations filmed for this video, one 200-plus feet away from the ballot box (with signs) and one next to the ballot box (no signs)." In Pratt’s complaint, his attorney, Peter McNulty, calls for Bass to be investigated by the city for "illegal electioneering," adding that because of the "seriousness of the issue" a similar complaint had been filed with the state. Fox News Digital’s Brie Stimson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b3621ee6011c3f4e96aa4 Platner’s Texts With Women Concerned Campaign as Senate Race Took Off te 2026-05-30T19:10:25.674Z Platner’s Texts With Women Concerned Campaign as Senate Race Took Off The wife of Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate in Maine, told the campaign he had sent sexual messages to other women. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b31aeee6011c3f4e96a0d Bill Maher blasts California's education results, cites two surging red states te 2026-05-30T18:51:26.559Z Bill Maher blasts California's education results, cites two surging red states Bill Maher used Friday's "Real Time with Bill Maher" to criticize California Democrats over education and green energy, arguing that Mississippi and Texas are outperforming the deep-blue state on issues Democrats often campaign on. "Democrats, these are your issues: education, race, the environment," Maher said. "And I say this with love: you’re losing to the Waffle House, car-on-the-lawn states." Maher said California’s school outcomes were especially difficult to defend when compared with Mississippi, citing fourth-grade results for Black students. "Did you know that a Black fourth grader in Mississippi is two and a half times as likely to be proficient in math and reading as one in California?" Maher said. "Mississippi is kicking our a-- in education and for way less money. We’re 37th in fourth-grade reading. They’re ninth." NEWSOM RIPPED OVER 'RACIST' VIRAL CLIP TELLING BLACK MAYOR 'I'M LIKE YOU' BEFORE TOUTING POOR SAT SCORE Maher was citing a Feb. 9, 2026 New York Times article which stated, "For anyone familiar with civil rights history, national testing results are astonishing. A Black Mississippi child is two and a half times as likely to be proficient in reading by fourth grade as a Black California child." The 2024 National Assessment of Educational Programs snapshots show Black fourth-graders in Mississippi at 19% proficient and 2% advanced in reading, compared with 7% proficient and 1% advanced in California. In fourth-grade math, Mississippi's Black students were listed at 22% proficient and 2% advanced, compared with 10% proficient and 1% advanced in California. "Texas has passed California in solar and blows away California when it comes to wind and energy storage," Maher said. "How does a state with no pro-climate policies produce better climate results than a state where here, even though we have so much better bumper stickers on our Priuses?" Energy Information Administration data cited by Inside Climate News showed Texas produced 58,634 gigawatt-hours from utility-scale solar in 2025, compared with California’s 53,713 gigawatt-hours. The outlet reported Texas passed California in installed utility-scale solar capacity in 2024, though California remained ahead when small-scale solar was included. THE PREDICTABLE OUTCOME OF CALIFORNIA’S GREEN ENERGY POLICIES HAS ARRIVED AND IT'S A DISASTER Maher blamed the differences on permitting, building policy and bureaucracy. "I’ll tell you why," Maher said. "Because you’re allowed to build there. Because every third person in Texas isn’t someone whose job it is to make sure nothing gets done." Maher began the segment by pointing to San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, a Democrat running for governor. A UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll released Friday showed Mahan at 4%, while former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and billionaire Tom Steyer lead the field. CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR CANDIDATE WARNS OF 'MAGA-LIKE' STATE MOVEMENT UNLESS DEMS 'WAKE UP' "That would be the unions, the bureaucrats, the lawyers, the consultants, the regulators and all the special interest friends who make living in this state such a frustrating, maddening experience," Maher said. "It’s why the railroads don’t get built, the potholes don’t get filled, the homeless don’t get housed, the kids don’t learn." Maher also called out Republicans. He singled out Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. and Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. Maher chided, "Recently, the press has gotten very excited about some Republican senators who've had just about enough of Trump's shenanigans. Yeah, ‘cuz they're retiring." Tillis is retiring. Cassidy was recently beat in a primary.  Maher also mentioned Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who has been critical of President Donald Trump. The HBO host joked, "I just wish he talked that way when he was alive." Fox News Digital reached out to Governor Gavin Newsom for comment but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b319aee6011c3f4e969ff Shedeur Sanders shatters Tom Brady's NFLPA licensing record with massive merchandise-driven payout: report te 2026-05-30T18:51:06.632Z Shedeur Sanders shatters Tom Brady's NFLPA licensing record with massive merchandise-driven payout: report Shedeur Sanders may not have gotten the first-round draft pick money he was searching for in April 2025, but the Cleveland Browns quarterback still cashed in on a different source. Thanks to the NFL Players’ Association’s endorsement agreements, Sanders made $17.7 million in group licensing income for the 2025 season, per Front Office Sports. That money comes from all jersey sales, trading cards and other collectibles purchases by fans, and it’s a record-breaker. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Sanders surpassed legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady, who made $9.5 million in 2021-22, by a sizable amount. Sanders’ Browns contract is just over $1 million per season, inking a four-year, $4.647 million rookie deal before taking the field in 2025. He infamously fell in dramatic fashion during the NFL Draft, as he not only didn’t go in the first round, but he had to wait until Day 3 when the Browns finally called. JALEN MILROE, DILLON GABRIEL BOTH TAKEN AHEAD OF SHEDEUR SANDERS IN UNPRECEDENTED NFL DRAFT SLIDE Cleveland had also drafted Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, a fellow Heisman Trophy finalist, ahead of Sanders in the third round. But Sanders’ fans were abundant and they clearly showed out in terms of merchandise purchases and then some. Also, the report made sure to point out Sanders’ other endorsement deals that he likely received as he entered professional football, bringing his rookie season total money near $20 million, if not over. Sanders came into the NFL with tons of hype and anticipation from football fans and experts alike, seeing if he could handle the most elite level in the sport. However, he had to wait for his time with the Browns, with veteran signal caller Joe Flacco starting for now-ex head coach Kevin Stefanski’s squad at the start of the 2025 campaign. BROWNS GM ANDREW BERRY WON'T COMMIT TO SHEDEUR SANDERS AS 2026 STARTER DESPITE ROOKIE'S PROGRESS Sanders eventually got his first start for the Browns on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12, helping them to a 24-10 victory. He went 11-of-20 for 209 yards with a touchdown and interception. Stefanski announced that Sanders would be the team’s starter for the remainder of the year, as Cleveland was out of the playoff hunt and they clearly wanted to see their rookie develop. He ultimately threw for 1,400 yards with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions, while owning a 3-4 record across seven starts. Now, while the hype continues for Sanders, he still must fight for that starting job entering 2026. Deshaun Watson is finally back healthy and he has been splitting first-team reps for the Browns at voluntary practices under new head coach Todd Monken, who comes over from the Baltimore Ravens. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b3172ee6011c3f4e969f1 U.S. Military Kills 3 on Boat Suspected of Drug Trafficking te 2026-05-30T18:50:26.225Z U.S. Military Kills 3 on Boat Suspected of Drug Trafficking Around 200 people have now been killed in the attacks since last year, in an operation critics say has failed to slow the smuggling of cocaine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b2f41ee6011c3f4e969ab Washington Nationals apologize to pitcher after firing director who admitted to religious discrimination te 2026-05-30T18:41:05.838Z Washington Nationals apologize to pitcher after firing director who admitted to religious discrimination The Washington Nationals are in full damage control after an undercover journalist with the O’Keefe Media Group caught now former Director of Community Relations Sean Hudson claiming to be religiously discriminating against Catholic starting pitcher Trevor Williams. On Friday, news broke that the team had fired Hudson. Later that evening, during pregame coverage of the Nationals vs. Padres game, which the Padres later won 7-5, President of Business Operations Jason Sinnarajah addressed the controversy stating, "First off, I want to say unequivocally we are not anti-Catholic." Williams was said to be specifically targeted by Hudson because Williams opposed the anti-Catholic group, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, which was honored by the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2023 season. The group openly mocks Jesus Christ and many Christian and Catholic traditions. Hudson was caught on hidden camera saying, "The Dodgers had a group… who were drag queens who sometimes dressed up as nuns. He [Trevor Williams] went on social media like… 'This is my religion. You all are mocking it…' Because of that, we [Washington Nationals] don’t use him [Trevor Williams] on social [media]." Sinnarajah emphasized his disgust with the claims made by Hudson adding, "We’re horrified by the comments made on the video. The comments don’t reflect us as an organization, our values and who we are. We took action right away, and the individual is no longer employed by the team." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Specifically speaking to the claims that the organization blackballed Williams from social media promotional material, Sinnarajah said, "I also want to take a minute to apologize to Trevor Williams… We feel awful that he’s been dragged into this situation" He added, "Trevor [Williams] is a valued member of the organization. We’ve been proud to support in both on and off the field." Sinnarajah further refuted the claims made in the hidden camera footage stating, "We do not track people’s Google search history. We do not hide players from social media." Following the news of Hudson’s firing, O’Keefe Media Group told me, "We are glad to see that Nationals fans are getting the accountability many of them have called for. No one should be discriminated against because of their religion, including Trevor Williams. The firing of Sean Hudson is only the first step toward accountability." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! To the Nationals credit, the fact that they apologized at all, shows a stark comparison to the way the Los Angeles Dodgers handled the inviting, uninviting, and then re-inviting of the anti-Catholic group, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. They never apologized to their fans, and even moved the recognition ceremony before the majority of fans entered the stadium in 2023. Trevor Williams' only public comments on the situation were made in a humorous way through an Instagram post on Friday making light of Hudson's claim that the team didn't include him in a promotional video asking players if they believe a hot dog is a sandwich and a caption that stated that he is "closer than ever to getting back onto the mound at Nationals Park — and I cannot wait." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b2f2dee6011c3f4e969a2 Gov. Sherrill blames ICE, defends rioters after deploying troopers to quell violent mob te 2026-05-30T18:40:45.832Z Gov. Sherrill blames ICE, defends rioters after deploying troopers to quell violent mob Organized rioters defied an order from the State Police state police to relocate to a nearby "First Amendment zone" Friday night, sparking a brutal clash between law enforcement and rioters.  The mob clashed directly with State Police riot control officers, despite Gov. Mikie Sherrill insisting that law enforcement was there to protect the rioters from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.  "For your security, we need you to relocate to the First Amendment zone," a police officer told the crowd over a PA system.  "We will not, we will not, I’m expressing my First Amendment right here," members of the crowd replied. ANTI-ICE AGITATORS CLASH WITH FEDERAL AGENTS OUTSIDE NEWARK DETENTION CENTER Several hours later, troopers, including some on horseback, deployed heavy riot control tactics, including noise bombs, tear gas grenades, pepper spray and riot shields in an attempt to disperse the mob. The police had established barriers for the zone earlier in the afternoon, which rioters commandeered to fight back against police. "My top priority is keeping New Jerseyans and our communities safe – and an increased ICE surge in the area outside of Delaney Hall is a threat to public safety," Sherrill posted to X Saturday morning after the riot. "We know that lives would be at risk were that to happen. And I will not accept that risk." PROTESTERS CLASH WITH ICE AS NJ DETENTION FACILITY DEMONSTRATIONS CONTINUE "This was absolutely necessary to protect public safety, and avoid escalation from ICE," she added.  New Jersey is considered a "sanctuary state," where cooperation between federal immigration authorities and local law enforcement is extremely limited. While Sherrill posted that ICE agents were a threat to the community, ICE posted to X that they were grateful for the police presence and that it was critical in controlling the violent rioters. MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING FEDERAL OFFICERS AFTER ALLEGEDLY BITING ICE AGENTS AT NEWARK ANTI-ICE PROTEST "Thank you, @NJSP for cooperating with us to restore law and order," ICE posted. "This partnership sends a clear message: assaults, threats, and abuse towards law enforcement officers WILL NOT be tolerated." The Department of Homeland Security also posted its appreciation for local law enforcement.  "Our heroic @ICEgov officers have been bitten and faced death threats and assaults from violent rioters in New Jersey," DHS said. ANTI-ICE AGITATOR CHARGED WITH ALLEGEDLY BITING OFFICERS DURING DELANEY HALL CLASHES "Thank you to the New Jersey state police for cooperating with us to restore law and order and help keep our officers safe." Rioters were well organized, with a tent just outside of the main protest site stocked full with thousands of water bottles and supplies. Rioters claim illegal migrants being held at the detention center have been mistreated, although DHS said that the inmates are well-fed and even paid for work they complete on site. DHS said that inmates being held in the facility have mostly committed crimes in the U.S. in addition to being in the country illegally.  ICE agents fired rounds of pepper balls into the crowd and state law enforcement moved in, but the main battle between local police and rioters left vehicles smashed and many doused with pepper spray and tear gas. The heated events of Friday night marked the seventh day for agitators protesting outside of the facility. Counter-protesters and pro-ICE groups attended a demonstration on Saturday morning, where police presence was even greater than Friday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b2615ee6011c3f4e9689c MCSO warns of scam calls regarding county inmates te 2026-05-30T18:01:57.831Z MCSO warns of scam calls regarding county inmates The Mohave County Sheriff’s Department is warning of a recent scam effort targeting the families of local inmates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b25ffee6011c3f4e96890 Havasu man accused of entering home with airsoft rifle, threatening residents te 2026-05-30T18:01:35.351Z Havasu man accused of entering home with airsoft rifle, threatening residents A Lake Havasu City man was arrested after police said he entered a home carrying what appeared to be an AR-15-style rifle and threatened people inside. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b25e9ee6011c3f4e96887 Police arrest 2 California men after Lake Havasu City hotel resort disturbance te 2026-05-30T18:01:13.352Z Police arrest 2 California men after Lake Havasu City hotel resort disturbance Two California men were arrested after police said a resort disturbance turned into a struggle with officers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b25cdee6011c3f4e9685d California Dem gov candidate Tom Steyer prompts mixed reactions for video with trans athlete AB Hernandez te 2026-05-30T18:00:45.677Z California Dem gov candidate Tom Steyer prompts mixed reactions for video with trans athlete AB Hernandez California Democrat gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer posted a video with prominent transgender athlete AB Hernandez on social media on Friday, expressing support for the trans teen as Hernandez looks to win another set of state titles in girls' track and field. The video went viral across social media, with a mix of praise and criticism across the political spectrum. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Steyer's video supporting Hernandez earned praise from some liberal social media users, especially those who advocate for transgender rights, including transgender comedian Stacy Cay. However, much of the reaction to Steyer's video with Hernandez was critical, especially among right-wing social media circles. CALIFORNIA BILLIONAIRE TOM STEYER DEFENDS TRANS ATHLETES IN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AS GOVERNOR'S RACE HEATS UP Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton condemned Steyer for supporting trans athletes in girls' sports in an interview with Fox News Digital on Friday. "Tom Steyer has taken a wildly extreme position on this issue that is totally out of touch with most California families and young people," Hilton told Fox News Digital before the rally," Hilton said. Hilton's campaign then shared Steyer's post on X, mocking the Democrat. In the video, posted to Steyer's social media account, Hernandez spoke about being "outed" and "doxed." "I've been outed like, so many times over and over, you know doxed, where I go to school, so I feel like, more safety aspect, and not just supporting but..." Hernandez began, before Steyer added, "protecting.""Yeah, protection," Hernandez responded. Steyer went on to say that he "totally agrees." "It's the job of the governor to stand between danger and Californians. And I mean it, and to make sure that people are safe, and to protect them from all the maligned influences in this world. And I take that super super seriously for you. And I'm so proud of you for what you're doing," Steyer said. Steyer then posed for a photo with Hernandez and the athlete's mother, Nereyda Hernandez. AB went on to advance to the final round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) championships in long jump, triple jump and high jump, taking first place in the preliminary round on Friday in long jump and triple jump. The CIF reinstituted a pilot program that awards any female athlete who finished behind Hernandez one spot higher, resulting in Hernandez sharing podium spots with females in the last two rounds of the state tournament. That policy will continue into the state finals this weekend. Saturday night's finals will see Hernandez look to get back to the top of the podium for the final time as a high schooler. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b239eee6011c3f4e967ec Pirates celebrate America with nighttime spectacular that proves drone shows are superior to fireworks te 2026-05-30T17:51:26.550Z Pirates celebrate America with nighttime spectacular that proves drone shows are superior to fireworks On account of the USA hitting the big 2-5-0, we're seeing all kinds of celebrations across the nation and across sports. On Friday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates did just that, and in the process, they proved something I have now been saying for years. Drone shows wax the floor with fireworks shows. When it comes to forms of entertainment that force you to crane your neck at the sky, fireworks shows have been around the longest (unless you count kites, which I don't), followed by air shows, and then there was very little development on this front until the last 10 to 15 years when drone shows came along. AMERICA 250 EVENTS TAKING PLACE THIS SUMMER CALLED 'ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME' TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES Drone shows are so impressive that you overlook the stiff neck that can come from watching them. Don't believe me? Check out what the Pirates had going on in the skies above PNC Park after defeating the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. I've always been kind of lukewarm on fireworks. Yeah, explosions are fun, but once you've seen one good fireworks display, you've kind of seen them all. Hey look, one exploded over there. Ooh, there's another one. How 'bout that? FLORIDA BOMB SQUAD DEMONSTRATES DAMAGE FIREWORKS CAN INFLICT USING WATERMELON That one kind of looked like a smiley face if you squint... sort of... But drone shows? They're the perfect fusion of technology, showmanship and flying in formation in the shape of stuff. I loved that. I mean, I was sold when they made a bald eagle, but then they went several steps further by having it spread its wings. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Wings that shot flames out of them. Sure, occasionally a drone goes rogue and careens into the crowd. But a drone show is still way safer than when your cousin lights a Roman candle off his cigarette at your family Fourth of July picnic. This was the first of two drone shows the Pirates have planned, interspersed with fireworks shows. Which, as we've established, are fine, but certainly no drone shows. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b238aee6011c3f4e967e3 Ed Orgeron-Lane Kiffin pairing already paying dividends for LSU Tigers during pivotal recruiting weekend te 2026-05-30T17:51:06.638Z Ed Orgeron-Lane Kiffin pairing already paying dividends for LSU Tigers during pivotal recruiting weekend I tried to warn you guys, I really did. About a week and a half ago, when LSU added former head coach Ed Orgeron to new coach Lane Kiffin's staff, I mentioned that the Bayou Bengals addressed the one weakness that plagued their former regime and that the addition of Coach O would pay dividends down the road on the recruiting trail. I fully believed that to be true, but even I couldn't have anticipated how quickly Orgeron would hit the ground running in Baton Rouge. Almost immediately after joining the LSU payroll, Orgeron was able to secure both an in-person visit and official visit from the nation's No. 1 recruit, five-star defensive tackle Jalen Brewster. The battle for Brewster was shaping up to be a two-horse race between in-state Texas Tech, the program he is currently committed to, and the Florida Gators. It took less than two weeks, and Orgeron has not only already gotten the Tigers' foot in the door for Brewster, but may have actually helped to push them to the forefront of his recruitment as the leaders in the clubhouse. Some videos are emerging from his official visit this weekend in Louisiana, and if you're a Red Raiders fan, you may want to avert your eyes, because it looks like Brewster and Ed O are having a blast getting to know each other better. It's like seeing a video of your girlfriend on a girl's trip to Miami dancing with some amateur bodybuilder (not that I'm speaking from experience or anything). But Texas Tech isn't the only program from the Lone Star State whose commit list LSU is plundering. I mentioned this name in my article last week, but five-star wideout and current Texas commit Easton Royal is also in town for an official visit this weekend. DOES UCLA'S SURPRISING TOP-10 RECRUITING CLASS HAVE LEGITIMATE JUICE OR IS IT JUST FOOL'S GOLD? It's worth noting that Royal is from nearby New Orleans and was already seen as a flight risk for the Longhorns, with the hometown Tigers being the most likely landing spot, but having Orgeron in tow only adds to the chances he flips Two of the best players in the country in town during the same recruiting weekend is a coup for any program, and if the Tigers pull this off, they will have an elite group of 2027 commits. THREE COLLEGE FOOTBALL STORYLINES TO FOCUS ON INSTEAD OF LSU COACH LANE KIFFIN THIS OFFSEASON They only have five commits in the fold right now, but all five are blue-chip prospects, with two being five-stars in their own right. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Adding Brewster and Royal to that cocktail would allow Kiffin and his staff to fill out the rest of their class however they like and still be a mortal lock to land in the top five of every recruiting site worth a damn. This is what every SEC fan feared when Kiffin signed on the dotted line to be LSU's next coach, and it's what I envisioned after he pulled the coup of adding Orgeron to the mix. People called me crazy when I said the Orgeron hire made LSU the most dangerous team in the country when it came to talent acquisition. I'm starting to look like a prophet already, though this is one of the few times I wish I was wrong. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b2376ee6011c3f4e967da Spencer Pratt torches 'Hacks' star Hannah Einbinder as 'elite minority' after she slams mayoral run te 2026-05-30T17:50:46.637Z Spencer Pratt torches 'Hacks' star Hannah Einbinder as 'elite minority' after she slams mayoral run Spencer Pratt keeps hitting back against his loudest critics. Pratt, who originally rose to fame as a reality star on "The Hills," has been receiving a lot of attention for his move to politics. He's running for mayor of Los Angeles, with his campaign gaining quite a bit of steam, and "Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder spoke out against him at an event Friday. "There’s a lot of wealth in this city and I think that there are a lot of people who masquerade as Democrats or people on the left, but really, money is their key issue and that’s what leads them to vote for people like Spencer Pratt — who is endorsed by Donald Trump, and I will remind everybody of that," she told Variety. "So, yeah," she added. "It's important to resist that." LISA RINNA FACES BACKLASH FOR DISMISSING SPENCER PRATT'S MAYORAL RUN AS FANS SLAM HOLLYWOOD 'CLOWN SHOW' Einbinder said that there are "no perfect candidates" in L.A.'s mayoral race, and admitted that she's "underwhelmed in a lot of ways," but said that she's endorsing Nithya Raman. Pratt reposted a video of her comments on X, writing, "She says from a literal red carpet, surrounded by armed security, completely insulated from the horrors on our streets that Angelenos and their kids have to suffer through every day." He continued, "I’m glad she doesn’t have to suffer the consequences of Karen and Nithya’s failures, but she’s in an elite minority and the rest of us want change." Fox News Digital has reached out to Einbinder for comment. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS It's not the first time Pratt has taken the time to address celebrity criticism of his campaign. Earlier this week, when Lisa Rinna said that the next mayor of Los Angeles shouldn't be a "reality star," he was quick with a comeback. "Hey Lisa, if you're against me because I was on a TV show in my 20's, wait til you learn what Karen Bass was doing in her 20's..." he wrote on X while sharing an edited video of an interview he did with Fox 11. "[Bass] was in Cuba learning how to make bombs with the people that would then go bomb Capitol Hill," Pratt said in the video. "So, if we're looking at backgrounds, I'm pretty proud of what I was doing at 20 on reality television. Even though I may not have been the most likable character, it was still TV versus trying to destroy America and going to Cuba 20 times and praising Fidel Castro." SPENCER PRATT TORCHES CHELSEA HANDLER WITH EPSTEIN DINNER PARTY JAB AFTER SHE MOCKS HIS MAYORAL RUN "Against my opponent, my background is pretty strong," he added. Chelsea Handler shared a video on Instagram earlier this month that she called "a reminder that a straight white male former reality star that has no previous experience in government should not be a legitimate political candidate" — Pratt addressed that criticism as well. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Most of you have probably never heard of Chelsea Handler, so here's an introduction!" he wrote, attaching a video of comedian Shane Gillis at the recent Netflix roast of Kevin Hart. WATCH: SPENCER PRATT GAINS GROUND IN LOS ANGELES MAYORAL RACE AS POLLS TIGHTEN In the video, Gillis said, "Chelsea Handler went to dinner at Jeffrey Epstein's house in 2010. That's just a fun one. You can look it up, there's articles. It wasn't like a big party, there was, like, seven people there. It was like, Prince Andrew and Woody Allen were there." In a poll released Thursday by the L.A. Times, Mayor Karen Bass has the support of 26% of voters, Raman has 25% and Pratt has 22%. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b1ca4ee6011c3f4e966bf Arizona pregnant teen killed by boyfriend in San Diego, police say te 2026-05-30T17:21:40.230Z Arizona pregnant teen killed by boyfriend in San Diego, police say 19-year-old Trevon Williams will be booked into the San Diego County Jail for murder, officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b1c8bee6011c3f4e966ab Ed Vesely's connection with Flagstaff baseball keeps him young te 2026-05-30T17:21:15.113Z Ed Vesely's connection with Flagstaff baseball keeps him young The former Flagstaff police officer always feels at home around the baseball diamond. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b1c6fee6011c3f4e96681 Dispatch audio reveals what was heard inside Josh Jacobs' home before alleged domestic violence arrest te 2026-05-30T17:20:47.347Z Dispatch audio reveals what was heard inside Josh Jacobs' home before alleged domestic violence arrest Released dispatch audio has added some context to the alleged domestic violence incident involving Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs, one of which came from inside his Wisconsin residence. The audio, obtained by TMJ 4, reveals a dispatcher speaking with a police officer about the "yelling and screaming" she could hear on an open line within Jacobs’ home. "Things being thrown, open line," the dispatcher tells the officer. "…Possibly a male and female." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Then, a second call’s audio was added, as a dispatcher describes a neighbor calling about what they can hear from Jacobs’ home. "The neighbor is calling now, saying that her neighbor was assaulted," dispatch called out. BROWNS ROOKIE QUINSHON JUDKINS ARRESTED IN FLORIDA FOR ALLEGED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE When authorities arrived at Jacobs’ residence, he wasn’t there. He left the scene in his Mercedes G-Wagon, though police tracked his license plate readers. A call went out to stop the vehicle if it was seen on the road. Jacobs was arrested on Tuesday following an investigation by the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department, and he was booked on five domestic abuse-related charges. The department said in the statement that Jacobs was booked into Brown County Jail on charges of domestic abuse battery, domestic abuse criminal damage to property, domestic abuse disorderly conduct, strangulation and suffocation, and intimidation of a victim. According to Brown County Jail records, strangulation and suffocation is a felony, while the other four are misdemeanors. The investigation remains active and ongoing, the statement added. Jacobs’ attorneys, David Z. Chesnoff and Clarence Duchac, say the 28-year-old denies all charges. "Josh vehemently denies the allegations, and this matter is in the early stages of investigation with important evidence that has not yet been made public," the attorneys’ statement read. "We ask for fairness and restraint while the judicial process takes its course." The NFL was made aware of the situation and has contacted the Packers. Green Bay also told The Athletic that it wouldn’t make comment due to the ongoing investigation on the matter. Jacobs finished his second season with the Packers, tallying 929 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns on 1,234 carries in 2025. In 2024, he racked up 1,329 yards on 301 attempts with 15 touchdowns to lead the way for the Packers’ ground game in his inaugural season up north. Jacobs, who spent five seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders prior to his time in Green Bay, has led the league in the past with rushing yards. His 2022 campaign saw 1,653 yards and 12 touchdowns across a full 17-game slate. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b1a60ee6011c3f4e96662 Airplane to join military display at Arizona Veterans Memorial Park te 2026-05-30T17:12:00.786Z Airplane to join military display at Arizona Veterans Memorial Park BULLHEAD CITY — A U.S. Army airplane, used for battlefield surveillance during the Vietnam era and beyond, will find a permanent home at Arizona Veterans Memorial Park in Bullhead City, provided the Bullhead City Council does the expended and approves… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b1a4aee6011c3f4e96651 Utilities continue to repair underground sewer lines on 7th Street this week te 2026-05-30T17:11:38.632Z Utilities continue to repair underground sewer lines on 7th Street this week BULLHEAD CITY - Traffic detours and closures continue as Bullhead City staff, contractors and utility companies work on infrastructure projects throughout the city this week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b1a33ee6011c3f4e9663d San Carlos Apache Tribe launches audit of funeral assistance program te 2026-05-30T17:11:15.596Z San Carlos Apache Tribe launches audit of funeral assistance program The Council has also placed four employees on paid administrative leave. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b1a01ee6011c3f4e965f9 Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund te 2026-05-30T17:10:25.185Z Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund A group of 20 Snap alumni has come together to launch a fund called Ghost Angels to back the next generation of social media. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b17d4ee6011c3f4e965b3 Novak Djokovic snaps at French Open cameraman for getting too close before shocking upset by Brazilian phenom te 2026-05-30T17:01:08.957Z Novak Djokovic snaps at French Open cameraman for getting too close before shocking upset by Brazilian phenom Novak Djokovic may have been enjoying the start of his third-round match against Brazilian Joao Fonseca, but that changed when one French Open cameraman got too close for his liking. A shot during the match went viral when Djokovic snapped at the cameraman who was right in the tennis star’s face in between sets at Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on Friday during French Open play. The cameraman decided to move in for a close shot after Djokovic won his second straight set over 19-year-old Fonseca, 6-4, but the Serbian legend was quick to stop it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Can you come more in my face?" Djokovic was heard saying sarcastically. "For God’s sake, make some space." Djokovic also threw his hands up as he yelled, and the cameraman quickly obliged to give him more space. AMERICAN TENNIS STAR DANIELLE COLLINS ACCUSES CAMERAMAN OF 'WILDLY INAPPROPRIATE' BEHAVIOR TNT Sports commentator Nick Mullins said he saw an assistant referee head over to the cameraman to also implore him not to get that close. "That cameraman has now been substituted. There’s a new one there," Mullins said. While Djokovic was frustrated with the cameraman in that moment, everything with his third-round match was going well. He needed to defeat Fonseca in one more set to cement himself in the Round of 16. That wasn’t what happened for the 24-time Grand Slam champion. Djokovic was shocked by Fonseca, who rallied to win the next three sets and upset the Serbian in the end, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5. The Brazilian phenom is ranked No. 28 in the world, but Djokovic, at 39 years old, is still the No. 3-ranked men’s singles player. It was the first time either tennis player had faced each other, but the 19-year-old proved why he is one of the rising stars in the game today. Fonseca will now take on Norwegian Casper Ruud, No. 15, in the fourth round with a chance to reach the quarterfinals at Roland-Garros.   Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b17acee6011c3f4e965a6 U.S. and Cuban Military Officials Meet Outside of Guantánamo Base te 2026-05-30T17:00:28.557Z U.S. and Cuban Military Officials Meet Outside of Guantánamo Base The meeting was the highest-level military engagement since the Trump administration began ratcheting up pressure on the Cuban government this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b1567ee6011c3f4e96551 Vegas, Carolina give conference trophies cold shoulder, but someone has to lose the Stanley Cup te 2026-05-30T16:50:47.275Z Vegas, Carolina give conference trophies cold shoulder, but someone has to lose the Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup Final matchup is set after the Carolina Hurricanes put away the Montreal Canadiens in a dominant Game 5 performance, and they will now take on the Vegas Golden Knights. But we have a problem: neither the Hurricanes nor the Golden Knights touched their respective conference championship trophies. Guys... you can't both win the Cup. This superstition is going to fail for someone. There's a longstanding tradition that you should never touch a conference championship trophy — the Prince of Wales Trophy for the Eastern Conference and the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl for the Western Conference — because they're not the ultimate prize. The Stanley Cup is. Of course, there are many examples of teams not touching the Cup and losing or grabbing a big handful of a conference trophy and winning it. But it's kind of weird with the Golden Knights and Hurricanes because they have the same records when it comes to touching or not touching a conference trophy. Let's start with Vegas. Captain Mark Stone steered clear of touching the Clarence Campbell Bowl, much like he did in 2023 when Vegas went on to beat the Florida Panthers for the Stanley Cup. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS STAR MITCH MARNER IS DOING THE FUNNIEST THING EVER WITH POSTSEASON EXPLOSION But, in 2018, when the Golden Knights made it to the Cup Final in their inaugural season, de facto captain Deryk Engelland not only touched it but picked it up and skated it around. So, for those keeping score at home, Vegas is 1-1 in Cup Finals, losing when they touched the trophy and winning when they didn't. Now, this is also Carolina's third trip to the Final in franchise history, the first of which came in 2002. DESPITE POTENTIAL RATINGS NIGHTMARE FOR NHL, VEGAS-CAROLINA STANLEY CUP FINAL STILL HAS PLENTY OF INTRIGUE They beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in six games, and captain Ron Francis touched the Prince of Wales Trophy. In the Finals, they lost to the Detroit Red Wings in five games, but it could have less to do with trophy-touching voodoo and more to do with Detroit having one of the best rosters in NHL history. Seriously. Go look it up. It's insane. Yzerman, Hull, Lidstrom, Federov, Chelios, Datsyuk, Robitaille and more. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! But, in 2006, after winning Game 7 against the Buffalo Sabres, then-captain Rod Brind'Amour did not touch the trophy, and the Canes went on to beat the Edmonton Oilers for the Stanley Cup. Now, in 2026, they steered clear of it once again, perhaps because of some input from their head coach. So, we'll see how this works out because one team has to buck this superstition trend. The game is Tuesday night in Raleigh. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b12f8ee6011c3f4e964c9 ‘What a joke’: Github Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs te 2026-05-30T16:40:24.789Z ‘What a joke’: Github Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs The golden age of Microsoft's Github Copilot appears to be at an end. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b10b6ee6011c3f4e96470 The 2007 Mountaineers remain college football's greatest 'what-if' story nearly two decades later te 2026-05-30T16:30:46.473Z The 2007 Mountaineers remain college football's greatest 'what-if' story nearly two decades later When you ask any college football fan worth their salt which season was the craziest one they can remember, most of them will answer "2007" without hesitation. And who could blame them? After all, it was a year that featured one of the most shocking upsets in college football history, with Appalachian State stunning Michigan in the Big House, and that was just the appetizer. In all, 62 ranked teams lost to lower ranked or completely unranked squads in 2007, and teams ranked No. 2 in one of the three major polls lost seven times in the final nine weeks of the season. WEST VIRGINIA GOV PATRICK MORRISEY CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION INTO NCAA AFTER MOUNTAINEERS' TOURNAMENT SNUB But for a year that featured such unpredictable chaos, it sure ended predictably, with two powerhouses from the SEC and Big Ten battling it out for a national championship in New Orleans. But what if I told you we almost had another, completely zany ending that would have represented the perfect bow on top of an already out-of-this-world season of college football, culminating in a first-time national champion being crowned? I'm speaking, of course, about the 2007 West Virginia Mountaineers football team. Though the Mountaineers don't have a national championship banner to their name, they came shockingly close in '07 and will always be remembered as one of the biggest "what if" stories in the sport's history. To understand just how good this West Virginia team was, we have to look at the program as a whole in the mid-to-late 2000s. Head coach Rich Rodriguez spent his first few seasons in Morgantown implementing his culture and, perhaps more importantly, his spread-option offense. By the end of his fourth season in 2004, the Mountaineers had captured a pair of Big East co-championships and were looking to be the team to fill the power vacuum left by Miami after they packed their bags and headed to the ACC prior to the start of the season. Then 2005 happened, and it put everyone in both the Big East and the country on notice. The Mountaineers went 11-1 that season and shocked SEC champion Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, doing so with a dazzling offensive display led by lightning bug dual-threat quarterback Pat White. The following year, West Virginia won 11 games again, finishing in the top ten of the final AP Poll for the second season in a row. All of that is why, heading into 2007, the Mountaineers were considered serious threats to win a national championship, carrying a top-five ranking into the first game of the season. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Even after an early road loss to a ranked South Florida (one of the teams who fell victim to the dreaded "curse of number two" after climbing to the penultimate spot in the BCS rankings halfway through the season), West Virginia had a legitimate shot to play for a title amid all the chaos around the country. This team was a laser light show on offense, once again being orchestrated by Pat White, who was the perfect conductor in Rodriguez's spread system. Joining him in the backfield were sensational running backs Steve Slaton and Noel Devine, as well as bruising fullback Owen Schmitt. Together, this four-headed monster gave the Mountaineers one of the most feared rushing units in the nation, and the offensive statistics back those claims up. West Virginia was scoring nearly 40 points per game in 2007, good for ninth-best in the country, and was top five in yards per play as well as boasting the best yards per play average in America (6.2 yards per rush). All told, when this offense was clicking, no one could stop them. They were bludgeoning teams all throughout the year and showed no signs of slowing down as the end of the season was drawing near. So, what happened? Heading into the final week of the season, the Mountaineers were ranked second in the BCS polls (uh oh), and were even No. 1 in the USA Today Coaches Poll. All West Virginia had to do was dispatch their lowly rivals, the Pittsburgh Panthers, in The Backyard Brawl and they were guaranteed a spot in the title game. Pitt was having an abhorrent season, sitting at 4-7 and playing for nothing but pride after being eliminated from bowl game consideration the week prior. Vegas didn't think much of the matchup, either, as they made the Panthers a 28-point road underdog. Easy money, right? Well, remember what I said about "the curse of number two?" The inexplicable voodoo of 2007 reared its ugly head once again on a cold, December night in Morgantown as the Mountaineers were held to just 183 yards of total offense, turning the ball over five times and even missing two chip-shot field goals in the process. By the time the dust had settled, the now-infamous scoreline of 13-9 flashed on the JumboTron, and West Virginia had effectively played themselves out of title contention. What makes this pill even harder to swallow for Mountaineer fans is that their team would go on to absolutely demolish a top-five Oklahoma Sooners squad in the Fiesta Bowl the following month, further fueling the "what if" storyline. After the season, Rodriguez left what he had built in the Mountain State for the greener pastures of Ann Arbor. It didn't work out for the offensive innovator, though, as he was never able to replicate the success he found while coaching the Mountaineers. As for West Virginia, they haven't gotten this close to a title since. This story has somewhat of a happy ending, though, as both West Virginia and Rich Rodriguez may have realized they needed each other more than they were previously ready to admit, and were reunited in 2025. The 2007 season will always be one of the wackiest in the long and storied history of college football, but for one fanbase, it represents an agonizingly close call with destiny. The pre-playoff days of college football were brutal and unforgiving, and no one knows that better than fans of the West Virginia Mountaineers in 2007. My hope is that they are remembered not as a footnote in the history of the sport, but as a potential budding dynasty that never was; cut down in its prime during one of the most exciting eras of college football. It's stories like these that made the sport so special back then. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b0c2eee6011c3f4e963d5 Joy Behar rejects calling her upcoming break a 'hiatus,' says she will be working on her play in London te 2026-05-30T16:11:26.234Z Joy Behar rejects calling her upcoming break a 'hiatus,' says she will be working on her play in London "The View" co-host Joy Behar addressed her upcoming extended break from the daytime talk show, clarifying on Friday that it should not be called a "hiatus." Joy Behar initially announced on Tuesday, during the show's "Behind the Table" podcast, that she would be taking some time off from her hosting duties. The show's producer, Brian Teta, said during the podcast, "This is your last podcast for a little bit, because next week you're not going to be here." Behar addressed the rumors on Friday about her upcoming break and cleared the air as she plugged her upcoming play. KATHIE LEE GIFFORD CALLS OUT 'VICIOUSNESS' ON 'THE VIEW,' SAYS EVERYONE SEEMS 'MISERABLE' "Okay, so there’s been a lot of media attention on me lately because I’m taking off the next two weeks. They’re calling it a hiatus. It’s not a hiatus," she said. "I’m working. I have a planned trip overseas next week to work on my play, ‘My First Ex-Husband,’ in London." As the audience cheered, she encouraged viewers to check out the official website for her play "to find out where else you can see that play and others." "I’ve written a bunch of plays," she said, noting she will be doing another one in the Hamptons at the end of summer called "Bonkers in the Boroughs." 'THE VIEW' CO-HOSTS CLASH OVER WHETHER TO EMBRACE EX-TRUMPERS LIKE MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE "I love that they’re calling it a hiatus," co-host Sara Haines said. "That’s a break, people, when you stop working."  "Are you going to miss me?" Behar asked her co-hosts. "We are going to miss you," multiple co-hosts replied, and Haines suggested that Behar could still text them the jokes she would like to contribute from afar. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE According to the website, her play "My First Ex-Husband" is "a bold and heartfelt adaptation of true stories by the legendary Joy Behar, comedienne and co-host of ‘The View.’ With razor-sharp wit and no filters, it explores the messy, hilarious truths of love, sex, and relationships." The website added that, "A rotating cast of stars from theatre, television and film join the show, brings their unique personalities to tell these tales that may be eerily familiar." Fox News' Hanna Panreck contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b0c1aee6011c3f4e963cc Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. list their Brentwood home on the market for $10.5M te 2026-05-30T16:11:06.237Z Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. list their Brentwood home on the market for $10.5M Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. are officially parting ways with their Los Angeles home. The longtime celebrity couple has placed their family home in Brentwood on the market for $10.5 million, in partnership with listing agent, Cindy Ambuehl of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California. Originally built in 2006, the home features 7,318-square-feet of living space, including five bedrooms and six bathrooms, as well as common areas including a chef's kitchen with a breakfast nook, dining room and living room with seamless indoor/outdoor living. In addition, the home features a dedicated office space, as well as a bonus room which the famous couple utilizes as a playroom for their two children. ANGELINA JOLIE PLANNING TO SELL LA HOME AND MOVE ABROAD AFTER BRAD PITT CUSTODY RESTRICTIONS LIFT: REPORT Outside, guests will find picturesque landscaping, a resort-style swimming pool, and an outdoor kitchen and multiple lounge areas. Gellar and Prinze Jr. first met on set while filming the 1997 movie "I Know What You Did Last Summer" but didn't start dating until 2000. After one year of dating, the couple announced their engagement in April 2001. The couple tied the knot in 2002 and celebrated 23 years of marriage in September 2025. She recently spilled her secret to a successful marriage. "One bedroom, two bathrooms," Gellar told People magazine in March 2026. "You don’t have to be so fancy that there’s two bathrooms in your bedroom! There just has to be another bathroom available. KIMBERLY WILLIAMS-PAISLEY CREDITS TWO-WORD PHRASE AS THE SECRET BEHIND HER 23-YEAR MARRIAGE TO BRAD PAISLEY During a recent interview with People in March, Gellar discussed her decision to step away from acting for almost 10 years, noting she felt she was "so defined by my work and my career" that she needed to step back. "I had my second child. I was on ‘The Crazy Ones.’ Robin [Williams] passed away," she told People in an interview cover story. "And then I just ... I think my world shifted. It was this moment of, 'Holy s---, things change in a moment.' For the first time I wanted a break, and I had never wanted a break before." Gellar got her big break in acting at 16 years old on "All My Children" and later became a household name starring in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Cruel Intentions," "Scooby-Doo" and its sequel. After starring in "The Crazy Ones" with Williams in 2014, she largely stepped away from major TV and film projects, noting, "I’m so glad that I did, because it’s time I can never get back with my kids." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Her big return to the acting world was in the 2022 Netflix movie, "Do Revenge." She followed that up with roles in "Wolf Pack," "Dexter: Original Sin" and "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come." Fans got excited when she announced a "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" reboot in February 2025, with Academy Award-winning director, Chloé Zhao, directing the first episode. The reboot, titled "Buffy: New Sunnydale," was going to see Gellar reprise her role as Buffy, but would follow the story of a new slayer, but the actress announced in March 2026 that Hulu had shelved the reboot. "We had an executive on our show who was not only not a fan of the original, but was proud to constantly remind us that he had never seen the entirety of the series and how it wasn't for him," Gellar told People in March. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "That's very hard when you're taking a property that is as beloved as 'Buffy,' not just to the world, but to me and Chloé. So that tells you the uphill battle that we had been fighting since day one, when your executive is literally proud to tell you that he didn't watch it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b0c06ee6011c3f4e963c3 Thunder favored at home in Game 7 against a Spurs team with a first-year coach and a 22-year-old star te 2026-05-30T16:10:46.313Z Thunder favored at home in Game 7 against a Spurs team with a first-year coach and a 22-year-old star The NBA had its wishes granted. I suppose, to a lesser extent, we all did as well. There haven’t been many great series outside of the first round of the NBA playoffs, but we did at least get a great one between the Spurs and the Thunder, who now have Game 7 to determine their fate. The San Antonio Spurs aren’t supposed to be doing this. There is no lack of talent, but teams are supposed to struggle before they succeed. The Bulls failed multiple times before climbing to the top and never looking back. The Heat with LeBron dropped the first championship attempt. That doesn’t mean if San Antonio wins this game, the team will win a championship, but even pushing the defending champs to the brink is impressive. To further this point, let’s look at the roster and the coach. Head coach Mitch Johnson never coached a team before this. Sure, Greg Popovich is still "around" and tutored him. The oldest guy getting key minutes on the roster is 33 years old (Harrison Barnes). Victor Wembanyama is 22 years old and in his third season. De’Aaron Fox is 28, Keldon Johnson is 26, Devin Vassell is 25, Julian Champagnie is 24, Stephon Castle is 21 and Dylan Harper is 20. That is a ton of young talent — and talent that has all worked out. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been here before. The Indiana Pacers, a team I would consider worse than this Spurs team, took them to seven games last year. This year, they walked through the first two rounds of the playoffs, and now they are struggling against this physical, hungry and talented Spurs team. The Thunder, however, are one of the few teams that match up well and have an equally young core. They also have the championship belt currently, and until it is taken away from them, you have to give them the benefit of the doubt. SPURS BLOW OUT THUNDER, FORCE GAME 7 AS VICTOR WEMBANYAMA LEADS THE WAY WITH 28-POINT DOUBLE-DOUBLE Their team has exactly two people on the roster older than 30, Alex Caruso and Kenrich Williams. Caruso has made a major impact this season, and even Williams has been beneficial in stretches. The rest of the core for the Thunder is 27 or younger. I should note that Isaiah Hartenstein is 28 years old. Their ages have little to do with a Game 7, but my guess is this is not the last time we will see these two teams playing in a high-stakes scenario. Age doesn’t matter much, but experience does. I know that the Spurs are well coached. They have a freak of nature on their roster, and they have some really great players. They are going to be a problem for the rest of the league for as long as they can keep the group together. Wembanyama is not just possibly, but I’d say likely, to become the best player in basketball history. That could take a giant leap forward if he wins this game tonight. Unfortunately for him, I don’t see that happening tonight. I like the Spurs and what they have together, but there are very few teams that leapfrog like this. They need to learn to win. The Thunder are at home, and they’ve been here before. The Spurs are on the road, have a lot of guys going through this the first time, and ultimately need an all-time performance from Wembanyama to get the win. Give me the Thunder -3.5. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b099cee6011c3f4e9634a Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant te 2026-05-30T16:00:28.395Z Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant Meta seems to be making big bets on AI-powered hardware. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b076cee6011c3f4e96309 Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland te 2026-05-30T15:51:08.879Z Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland The Pop Culture Quiz is your weekly test of what’s making headlines and breaking the Internet, from the Heartland to Hollywood. This week’s quiz spotlights makeup-free moments and Hollywood honesty. Can you get all 5 questions right? For more Entertainment articles, visit www.foxnews.com/entertainment To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b0758ee6011c3f4e96300 DAVID MARCUS: Democrats own the chaos and racism at New Jersey anti-ICE riots te 2026-05-30T15:50:48.955Z DAVID MARCUS: Democrats own the chaos and racism at New Jersey anti-ICE riots After a week of violent clashes outside the Delany Hall Immigration, Customs and Enforcement detention center in Newark, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill finally discovered a semblance of common sense and deployed state police to protect the area. The scenes outside the facility have been abjectly disgusting, with the very Antifa agitators, who Democratic elected officials stand shoulder to shoulder with, screaming, "Every Cop, Every Fed, Shoot Yourself in the Head," at law enforcement. An officer was bitten on the arm by one of these leftist lunatics, drawing blood and requiring stitches. Imagine the insanity of being so worked up over politics that you bite people like a toddler. Meanwhile, there has also been plenty of racism on display with at least two incidents on video in which progressive White women are berating Black men - some cops, some just local workers - as "race traitors" who have "the wrong skin color." MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING FEDERAL OFFICERS AFTER ALLEGEDLY BITING ICE AGENTS AT NEWARK ANTI-ICE PROTEST This anti-Black racism on the far left has grown extreme, not just in New Jersey, but last year in Virginia when a supporter of Gov. Abigail Spanberger held a sign telling her opponent, the Black Winsome Earle-Sears, to use a separate water fountain. These are the people who Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., was marching with, literally under an Antifa flag, when he was pepper sprayed in an altercation with ICE this week. Yet when Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., made an appointment, like a normal human being, he was let in without incident. These phonies, like Rep. Rob Menendez, whose dad was a famous collector of gold bars as well as a former Garden State senator, currently in jail for bribery, show up and give comfort to these violent anarchist thugs all while lying about the conditions at the detention center. SOMETHING TO HIDE? ICE UNDER FIRE FOR SUBSTANDARD CONDITIONS AT FOR-PROFIT DETENTION CENTER Absurd rumors were spread by these Democrats about the horrid food being served to those detained in Newark, and yet when Fox News obtained the monthly menu for the facility, it looked like the offerings one might find on a moderately priced cruise ship. These so-called protests are not about conditions at Delaney Hall. They are about making a scene, preferably a violent scene, to perpetuate the slanderous lie that ICE is President Donald Trump’s personal Gestapo. In one of the greatest moments of psychological projection of all time, Sherrill actually had the nerve to claim that it was ICE that wanted to stoke violence. TRUMP DHS HAMMERS DEM GOVERNOR’S PORTAL TO TRACK ICE AGENTS: 'ENCOURAGES VIOLENCE' "I will not give ICE the pretext to expand operations in our state," Sherrill said. "For that reason, New Jersey law enforcement is today establishing a peaceful, protected, protest zone in the area outside Delaney Hall. So, if I have this right, according to the governor of New Jersey, ICE agents actually want Antifa lunatics to bite them, to accost them, and to get in the way of them doing their jobs, so they have an excuse to commit violence? Of course, Sherrill has not a shred of evidence to back up this absurd claim, because it is a ridiculous lie. It doesn’t even make sense. DAVID MARCUS: ICE PROTESTERS PUT LIVES AT RISK, AND NOT JUST THEIRS Overnight, Friday into Saturday, New Jersey State Police broke up what was becoming a large agitator encampment, complete with the kind of massive tents that hold wedding receptions, a medical tent and thousands of dollars in supplies. But make no mistake, Antifa will be back. Hopefully, Sherrill and other Democrats will stick to their guns in curbing Antifa’s dangerous antics. Had Gov. Tim Walz had the fortitude to deploy state police in Minnesota, Renee Good and Alex Pretti would likely be alive today. With the arrival of summer, the scenes at Delaney Hall and across the nation can go one of two ways: Either Democrats get a handle on it and punish violence and law breaking, or we will have another "summer of love," like 2020, full of death and destruction. ANTI-ICE AGITATOR SCREAMS ‘I’LL KILL YOUR WHOLE F- FAMILY’ DAY AFTER DEM GOV PRAISES ‘PEACEFUL PROTESTING’ What would really help is if a major Democratic figure, like former President Barack Obama or New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani, would tell their deranged followers to stop telling cops to blow their brains out or threatening to kill their families, as has also occurred. But Democrats likely won’t calm things down. They would rather risk the lives of their own supporters and law enforcement than give up the illusion that Trump is a fascist and we are in a great national crisis. This weekend will go a long way towards telling the tale. Will Sherill and New Jersey Democrats stick to their guns and quell the maddening crowds, or will they give in to the Antifa madness as so many have before? Either way, the Democrats own these anarchist agitators and their violence. The only question is whether deep down, they actually support the chaos. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b0546ee6011c3f4e962c7 Discover Flagstaff to celebrate Route 66 Centennial on June 6 te 2026-05-30T15:41:58.711Z Discover Flagstaff to celebrate Route 66 Centennial on June 6 Events will be held in downtown Flagstaff at Heritage Square and Gateway Plaza, as well as at the Flagstaff Mall. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b0531ee6011c3f4e962be Flagstaff City Council all on board with ballot measures to fund emergency services te 2026-05-30T15:41:37.190Z Flagstaff City Council all on board with ballot measures to fund emergency services The council will formally vote to place these measures on the November ballot at its June 16 meeting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b051bee6011c3f4e962b5 Coconino County hosting June 3 informational meeting for EPA grant to remediate old jail te 2026-05-30T15:41:15.192Z Coconino County hosting June 3 informational meeting for EPA grant to remediate old jail During the open house, attendees will receive updates on the grant and ongoing remediation efforts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b04eaee6011c3f4e96277 I put Google’s 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it’s actually pretty useful te 2026-05-30T15:40:26.065Z I put Google’s 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it’s actually pretty useful Gemini Spark helps automate everyday tasks, from inbox summaries to local event planning, but it’s unclear why Google made it a separate product. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b02bbee6011c3f4e96234 The rotisserie chicken purse is destined to be summer's must-have grocery store accessory te 2026-05-30T15:31:07.751Z The rotisserie chicken purse is destined to be summer's must-have grocery store accessory I love a rotisserie chicken. It's hard to go wrong with any food cooked while spinning. Most people would probably agree — which is why it can be tough to get your hands on one if you wait until the after-work rush — but do you find the traditional plastic clamshell these roasted birds are nestled in unwieldy and difficult to carry? Me neither, but Chomps — purveyor of various meat sticks; if you can think of an animal, they will grind it up and put it in stick form — has the answer, and it's going to become the summer's must-have accessory for the lady in your life. Allow me to introduce you to Le Chic'ken, the rotisserie chicken purse! From the Parisian runways to the deli of your local Publix, that is fashion. I hope my wife isn't reading this because this might be part of her birthday gift. Imagine being the only woman down at the Piggly Wiggly without a genuine Chomps-brand rotisserie chicken purse slung over your arm. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE That's like a scarlet letter. A scarlet... not having a chicken purse. The release is in honor of National Rotisserie Chicken Day, which (I peeked ahead) is not on my "The Far Side" desk calendar, which had to have been a printing error. No way that was an intentional omission. "Rotisserie chicken is a cultural obsession, and when we looked at what makes it so beloved, we saw so many similarities with Chomps: real ingredients, satisfying protein, and genuine convenience," Stacey Hartnett, senior vice president of marketing at Chomps, per PR Newswire. "Now, with Le Chic'ken, it's easy to look like a snack while eating your snacks. It's great for the runway or running errands, comes fully stocked with Chomps, and we're leaving no crumbs." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! I need more specialized food accessory crossovers. Give me a jerky wallet. A lunch meat hat. A pair of salmon filet suspenders. I will not rest until I no longer have to carry any groceries with my hands. ...Wait... I forgot I could just get a cart. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b02a7ee6011c3f4e9622b Dez Bryant defends Jaxson Dart's Trump introduction, says he doesn't understand 'the hate' from critics te 2026-05-30T15:30:47.914Z Dez Bryant defends Jaxson Dart's Trump introduction, says he doesn't understand 'the hate' from critics One former NFL star has weighed in on New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart’s introduction of President Donald Trump, which sparked some controversy after his teammate, Abdul Carter, publicly ridiculed the move by his signal caller. Dez Bryant, the All-Pro wide receiver who spent the majority of his nine-year career with the Dallas Cowboys, took to social media himself to say he doesn’t get "the hate" Dart got for introducing Trump at a rally last week. "I really don’t understand the hate Jaxon [sic] Dart got for introducing President Trump. Good or bad..if you support Trump or not..you’re in a lose lose situation," Bryant wrote on X. "Politics and religion are difficult for sports. Folks have the right to believe in whatever the f--- they want. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I don’t know..I just live by a code..As long as it’s not interfering with my s---..do whatever you want because you’ve got to take whatever you’re on up with God. I’m too much of a sinner to be judgmental and political." Dart, Carter, head coach John Harbaugh and backup quarterback Jameis Winston all spoke on the situation Friday, with Dart and Carter embracing as they switched spots at the podium. The Giants wanted to showcase there was no animosity in the locker room, but both Dart and Carter held their ground on their stance. SUPER BOWL CHAMPION JOE THEISMANN WEIGHS IMPACT OF JAXSON DART-ABDUL CARTER TRUMP CONTROVERSY ON LOCKER ROOM "Some things are bigger than football, and this is one of those things," Carter told reporters at the team’s practice facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey. "Jaxson is one of our leaders. He's the face of our franchise. He not only represents himself and what he does, but he represents all of us, and that goes for anybody who wears a Giants uniform. "But if he chooses to align himself with a man like President Trump, it's my responsibility based on what I believe or what I stand on, to not only show my teammates that I'm against that, but to show the world." Dart prefaced his time with reporters saying he prepared a statement and was hoping to talk football moving forward. "This was a unique opportunity, you know, being asked and given the opportunity to introduce the President of the United States," Dart said. "My thinking was pretty simple in the fact of, you know, I've always loved this country. I have extended family members who have fought wars. I have two uncles who have retired from the Air Force Academy and served themselves. And I even have a great grandfather who served as Secretary of Treasury at some point. "So, the President position has always been a position that I've well respected, regardless of political affiliation, regardless of political party and, you know, my intentions were just that." Carter added that, while he believes he needed to speak up, "it doesn’t mean that me and Jaxson hate each other or we have beef." He pointed out how they sit next to each other every day during team meetings, where they talk all the time. "I don’t want him to say he’s sorry. Stand on what you believe in," Carter said. Dart added: "We just talked. You know, me and Abdul came here at the same time. We shared a lot of very similar experiences. We've experienced adversity through a season and had to have each other's backs and that's exactly what we continued to do today. …Me and him are one of the closer guys on the team with each other. So, you know, we've had a lot of conversations. And he's my brother, I know that I'm a brother to him, and, at the end of the day, we want to be the best people and players for each other." Winston, who serves as the wise veteran voice in the locker room as well as a solid backup option at quarterback, said he was "proud" of both Dart and Carter for talking with each other as well as reporters. "I’m proud of our team for understanding that we don’t have to pick a side in this," he said. Harbaugh echoed Winston’s proud mindset, believing his new team will be better because of the situation. "We’re in a good place now, and we’re moving forward," he said. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1afe39ee6011c3f4e961a7 Homeowners are gaining ground against HOAs te 2026-05-30T15:11:53.992Z Homeowners are gaining ground against HOAs Key Points: HB 4011 would require HOAs to act fairly and reasonably when boards exercise their power Supporters say it will help people be aware of the standard to which HOAs are held Opponents say the bill doesn’t go far enough and needs a stronger enforcement mechanism When Caroline Trotter noticed issues in her neighborhood, she went to her local homeowners association. What she encountered prompted her to propose a piece of new legislation.  Trotter has lived in Sun City West for the past six years. For the last year, she has worked on a bill to bring to Rep. Beverly Pingerelli, R-Peoria, that she says could have a significant impact on how HOAs operate.  If passed, House Bill 4011 would charge a condominium unit owners’ association (COA) and a planned community association, such as a homeowners association (HOA), with the duty to act reasonably in the exercise of discretionary powers. The bill defines “duty to act reasonably” as a duty to exercise discretionary powers neutrally, fairly, without favoritism and in a nonarbitrary fashion.  The bill moved through the Legislature with bipartisan support and no votes in opposition, a rare feat. That means it should be on track to reach the governor’s desk after the House gets back to business on June 1. It joins more than 30 bills affecting HOAs that have been filed this session. Most are dead, but a handful are still alive, according to an analysis by the Arizona Capitol Times.  Pingerelli said she and her family live in two HOAs. One is a master community association and the other is a sub-association. She said she hasn’t had any issues with them, and her husband has been active with both associations, but acknowledged not all HOAs are problem-free. “There are associations out there where people are having issues,” she said. “The language we came up with was the most appropriate to start out the conversation. It’s a very bipartisan issue.” Essentially, Pingerelli thinks it’s a starting point — something to move the needle and help future HOA members. HOA bills are a step outside of Pingerelli’s usual arena, with her background being largely in education and health care. She joked in committee that it might be her first and only HOA bill, but said she’s encouraged by the fact that it has no opposition in the Legislature.  The Arizona Association of Community Managers, the trade organization for planned communities, did not respond to a request for comment. The League of Arizona Cities and Towns, another influential local voice for housing issues, said they do not typically weigh in on HOA bills.  One person who does believe the measure will help HOAs and homeowners is retired attorney Steve Cheifetz. He has litigated different sides of HOA cases throughout his career and currently serves as counsel at Iannitelli Marcolini Law Firm in Phoenix.  As a quasi-government unit, HOAs and planned communities are usually set up with deed restriction law, Cheifetz said. Developers are often tasked with the responsibility of writing them. When someone agrees to buy a home within an HOA, they’re deemed to have accepted those restrictions, he said. Cities would prefer that new developments have an HOA because it shifts some responsibility, he added.  HOAs often have a document called a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, or a CC&R, which is a legally binding document that outlines what property owners can and cannot do with their property. Cheifetz noted that many HOA restrictions are limited by law, otherwise they would be too overbearing. Courts tend to be suspicious of this type of contract because they’re pre-established terms the homeowner doesn’t have a right to negotiate before they buy and it comes down to take it or leave it, he said.  “HOAs are, I think, somewhat of a failed concept, because they have a lot of complicated issues, and they’re just a volunteer board of people that are not necessarily experts in the field, so they rely on management companies, and management companies are making a big profit,” he said. “It’s just an unfair fight. If you get an HOA against a homeowner, the HOA board members don’t have to pay a penny … whereas the homeowner, they have to reach in their pocket if they get in a fight with their HOA.” Cheifetz is hopeful HB 4011 will help even things out. The bill codifies a landmark 2007 Arizona Court of Appeals case, Tierra Ranchos Homeowners Association v. Kitchukov, which established HOAs have a duty to “treat members fairly” and the duty to “act reasonably in the exercise of its discretionary powers including rulemaking, enforcement and design-control powers,” language very similar to HB 4011.  An association’s failure to meet its duties to a homeowner is deemed to be a breach of contract, which is a homeowner’s best claim against their HOA, Cheifetz said. He said few people know about the standard in that common law case.  “It’ll create better awareness of what the standard is,” he said. “HOA board members are volunteers. They’re not necessarily trained. Sometimes they get trained, but they really are just volunteers.” Others are a bit more skeptical of how much it will help. Dennis Legere started the Arizona Homeowners Coalition in 2016 after he successfully fought his HOA on open meeting law violations. He was invited by Sen. David Farnsworth, R-Mesa, to be part of a working group of homeowners who helped legislators understand what needs to be done to address HOAs. He heard a lot of horror stories and started looking at ways to change the law. Ten years later, he still drafts legislation and works with legislators. He does it for free, he said. There are about 2,500 members across the state as part of his group. His website provides information for homeowners to understand what their duties and responsibilities are.  Legere also referenced the Tierra Rancho case and said it’s been a top priority for him to get that into statute.  “If these boards understood those duties, life would change in these communities,” he said.  He said it’s a bit like “motherhood and apple pie.” Likely, the change would help incrementally, but there’s still going to be issues, due to a lack of enforcement mechanism.  “The biggest problem we have in HOAs is there is no enforcement mechanism for the law,” he said. “The only way the law can be enforced is if a homeowner risks their own money to sue the association for breach of law and the association knows that most homeowners are not going to be able to afford that.” The post Homeowners are gaining ground against HOAs first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1afe1fee6011c3f4e96183 MIKE DAVIS: Disgraced Georgia judge must leave the bench over sex scandal te 2026-05-30T15:11:27.104Z MIKE DAVIS: Disgraced Georgia judge must leave the bench over sex scandal U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon filed a motion Friday seeking the recusal of Atlanta U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross from a key election-integrity case after Ross admittedly – and illegally – attended a partisan Democrat fundraiser for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Obviously, Ross’ attendance makes clear she isn't impartial. But this is just the beginning of Ross’s legal troubles. Indeed, news recently emerged that she defiled and dishonored her position by admittedly having years of extramarital sexual relations with Atlanta deputy police chief Kelley Collier in her chambers during work hours–trysts overheard by her staff. She lied about it when caught. She retaliated against her staff who reported it. Yet this egregious workplace sexual misconduct, lying and obstruction of justice resulted in her receiving a mere private reprimand -- a woefully lenient and inadequate disciplinary action — from the federal judiciary. Ross should either resign or face impeachment from Congress for her egregious misconduct. She should also face federal criminal prosecution for lying to federal investigators. The Atlanta Police Department has many cases before Ross’s court. Collier, Ross’s regular courthouse booty call, is a nearly 30-year veteran who runs the Community Services Division and is married. It was only through "happenstance," according to the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Council, that Ross did not preside over any cases involving that division while their affair was ongoing. Avoiding a clear and predictable conflict of interest through luck alone doesn’t absolve Ross. Nothing suggests that, had Ross received such a case assignment, she would have terminated the affair. Ross is also married; her husband is DeKalb County Circuit Judge Brian Ross. JONATHAN TURLEY: OUT-OF-CONTROL JUDGES, NOT FBI, APPEAR TO HAVE CROSSED 'RED LINE' The affair took place in close proximity to her law clerks, young lawyers for whom Ross was supposed to serve as a role model. Indeed, a former law clerk reported the affair to disciplinary authorities. Ross used her judicial chambers to conduct the sexual relationship. And this wasn’t a one time slip-up. This egregious sexual misconduct occurred over the course of several years, from 2023 until 2025. Ross cursed at staff when they lodged appropriate objections to her illegal behavior. Retaliatory behavior against a whistleblower who reported a judge’s wrongdoing has no place in our federal judiciary.   Ross, appointed by former President Obama, also attended the political event for Willis, the legal embarrassment who secured a sweeping, lawless, politically-motivated indictment against President Trump and nearly 20 other defendants in 2023. The courts later disqualified Willis after news emerged that she had also maintained an inappropriate workplace sexual relationship with a special prosecutor on the case, Nathan Wade. Ross attended a party to celebrate Willis’s victory in a Democrat primary. Ethical canons forbid judges from attending such partisan political events. Ross also demonstrated an utter lack of integrity throughout this process. When Eleventh Circuit U.S. Chief Judge William Pryor confronted her about the allegations, Ross vehemently maintained her innocence. She had the audacity to call the charges "outrageous." Ross knew she was making false statements to Pryor. There is no excuse for such outright deception from a sitting judge. Had a lawyer lied so blatantly to a judge in a proceeding, that lawyer justifiably would face disbarment and potential prosecution, including a possible contempt citation. Yet, for some reason, the Judicial Council treated Ross in a shockingly lenient manner. Its refusal to make the reprimand public, naming Ross, constitutes an unacceptable lack of transparency. The public deserves to know the identity of a judge who so flagrantly abused her office, lied about it, retaliated, and attempted a cover-up. She is a liar who got caught and has no place on the federal bench. This case demonstrates why Congress should enact Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley’s legislation establishing an independent inspector general for the federal judiciary. Federal judges prove repeatedly they are incapable of policing their own ethics. Ross’s eventual confession does not mitigate her egregious behavior. The Judicial Council and Ross agreed that she would forgo serving as chief judge of the Northern District. Ross will apologize to former staff affected by her misconduct. But these sanctions are a pittance. Ross will, as things currently stand, continue to enjoy all the pay and benefits of a lifetime federal judicial appointment. Other judges facing misconduct charges have had the integrity to resign. Ross should do the same. In the meantime, the Justice Department should prosecute Ross and the House of Representatives should impeach her. Notably absent from this entire controversy is Georgia U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff. Ross sits on the federal bench in Ossoff’s home state, and her misconduct has embarrassed the Northern District of Georgia, the state of Georgia, and the federal judiciary as a whole. Ossoff has said nothing. He hasn’t called for her resignation. He hasn’t demanded transparency from the Judicial Council. He apparently hasn’t asked or been asked a single public question about why disciplinary authorities shielded Ross from public accountability. That silence is a choice, and Georgians must remember it. Ross is an utter discredit to the judiciary. She should leave with a modicum of dignity and be replaced by a judge who understands that chambers are not a room at Motel 6 for a sleazy affair where everyone within earshot has to listen. If Ross refuses to step down, the House should impeach her, and the Senate Judiciary Committee–where Ossoff should be leading the charge instead of hiding behind his silence–should demand answers on why her name was never made public. Most importantly, the Justice Department should commence a criminal investigation into the false statements Ross made to Pryor, along with her obstruction of justice. The judiciary and America deserve far better than Eleanor Ross. CLICK FOR MORE FROM MIKE DAVIS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1afe0bee6011c3f4e9617a Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann reveals key factor in Aaron Rodgers decision to return to Steelers te 2026-05-30T15:11:07.114Z Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann reveals key factor in Aaron Rodgers decision to return to Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers brought back Aaron Rodgers for one final season, but Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann cited Mike McCarthy as the chief reason for Rodgers’ return. Thiesmann, 76, said he didn’t think Rodgers would have to returned if he had to learn an entirely new system and playbook. "I think Aaron coming back was a was a no-brainer for me because Mike McCarthy's there," Theismann told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "If there was a different coordinator, I don't think Aaron would have come back. If Mike's there, I basically (thought) it was 90-10 (he would return)." McCarthy and Rodgers spent 13 seasons together with the Green Bay Packers, and Theismann said their familiarity in Green Bay will make it a smooth transition. "They're still reunited when it comes to the system. Aaron doesn't have to spend a lot of time in OTA’s understanding the terminology, figuring out the reads. He could coach anybody when it comes to the system that I’m sure they're going to run. So, there's a comfort level for him when he goes there. As far as not learning a new playbook," Theismann said. While Rodgers was effective last season, as the four-time NFL MVP proved he still had some juice left in the tank. In 16 games, he completed 65.7% of his passes for 3,322 yards with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions. SUPER BOWL CHAMPION JOE THEISMANN WEIGHS IMPACT OF JAXSON DART-ABDUL CARTER TRUMP CONTROVERSY ON LOCKER ROOM Rodgers can certainly still throw the ball well, but at 42 years old his mobility isn’t what it once was. Theismann talked about how imperative it is for the offensive line to play well. "He's going to get the ball out of his hands quickly," Theismann said. "But they're going to have to shore up the offensive line and protect him. If they want Aaron Rodgers to be the Aaron Rodgers that they hope he can be, they're going to have to give him a chance to be able to hold the ball and throw it downfield." Even though the Steelers will have a new head coach for the first time in nearly two decades, Theismann still expects their brand of football to remain. "Pittsburgh is still going to be Pittsburgh. I don't think their mentality is going to change one bit. They are the Pittsburgh Steelers. They're one tough football team that plays in a very tough division and it's all about toughness in that division and Aaron has certainly shown how tough he can be," Theismann said. Theismann played in the NFL for 12 seasons, spending his whole career with the Washington Redskins. He was named the league MVP in 1983 and made the Pro Bowl twice. He led the Redskins to the Super Bowl in 1982, when they beat the Miami Dolphins 27-17 in Super Bowl XVII. In his career, Theismann completed 56.7% of his passes for 25,206 yards with 160 touchdowns and 138 interceptions. Theismann will be competing in the American Century Championship from July 10-12 at Edgewood Golf Course in Lake Tahoe. The tournament will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1afdf5ee6011c3f4e96171 Rogan tells ‘traitor’ comedians condemning the Kevin Hart roast to ‘F--- all the way off’ te 2026-05-30T15:10:45.919Z Rogan tells ‘traitor’ comedians condemning the Kevin Hart roast to ‘F--- all the way off’ Podcaster Joe Rogan called out comedians who are condemning the politically incorrect humor at the Kevin Hart roast, arguing on Friday that they are disrespecting the art of comedy as a profession. The recent roast of Hart made waves for its no-holds-barred jokes that outraged people across the political spectrum. Netflix's recent roast specials have been infamous for jokes about panelists' divorces, dead relatives and numerous other taboo topics. During the night, Tony Hinchcliffe made headlines by appearing to imply George Floyd was watching the show from hell, saying, "The Black community is so proud of you right now. George Floyd is looking up at us all, laughing so hard he can’t breathe." Jokes like this and others have caused a firestorm among comedians, particularly among liberal circles or in the Black community, who have begun to criticize Hart, arguing he should have intervened somehow. Rogan spoke with his fellow comedian Harland Williams about how much of the general public is not aware of how brutal roasts can be, by their very nature, partially because they had been phased out of American culture until relatively recently.  "It's a long time in the zeitgeist, right? So those things don't exist to kids. Roast jokes are f---ing mean. They've always been f---ing mean," Rogan said, adding that the late Patrice O’Neal could "eviscerate" the entire stadium with his sharp humor. SHANE GILLIS SHRUGS OFF, MOCKS CHELSEA HANDLER'S OUTRAGE OVER HIS JOKES AT KEVIN HART ROAST "The thing is, if you're a person, and you're not accustomed to roasts, and you don't get why those jokes are so mean, I get it," Rogan said. "But comedians — comedians that are getting upset about these roast jokes… F--- all the way off. Just f--- all the way off, you f---ing traitor. You know what this is. You know exactly what this is. You're a f---ing traitor. You're just using this moment to try to boost yourself up, to try to, like, knock down what's happening." He went on to say, "You could disagree with the content. You could say, ‘I think they went too far with this,’ But this f---ing pretending that these people are actual racists and Nazis just because they're telling these jokes that are in a roast? Like, f--- all the way off." "Yeah. Don't suit up, go out, and play hockey if you don't want to play hockey," Williams agreed. "Sit on the bench. And don't badmouth the people playing hockey." PETE DAVIDSON SPARKS BACKLASH AFTER EXPLICIT JOKE ABOUT SLAIN CHARLIE KIRK DURING NETFLIX ROAST Rogan agreed, recalling, "And by the way, you know who didn't have a problem with it? Kevin f---ing Hart. Kevin f---ing Hart has defended every single person that said horrible s--- about him — about him being lynched from a bonsai tree and all the craziest s--- that they said." "Well, you know, who else didn't have a problem with it is the people, the corporations that put it on corporate television, on corporate airwaves," Harland agreed. Rogan argued that recent roasts like this have been some of the most popular content in the history of Netflix. Hart had indeed defended the roast during an interview with Charlamagne tha God and rejected calls that he should have intervened to stop the racially charged jokes on behalf of the Black community. Hart defended Hinchcliffe’s controversial standup set as one of the best, if not the best, of the night. He went on to recall that there were jokes told at the expense of his dead parents that night he did not stop either, and that he should not be held responsible for other people’s jokes. When he mentioned that he had a positive phone call with one critic who had been offended by the George Floyd joke, and Charlamagne argued he should have led with that to show that he cares, Hart replied, "I don't f---ing need to prove to people that I give a f---!" "Yes, you do," Charlamagne replied. "No, I don't!" Hart said. "If you open that door, then that's the door that people expect all the time. Why the f--- do I need to do that?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1afb9eee6011c3f4e96118 Anti-ICE agitator charged with allegedly biting officers during Delaney Hall clashes te 2026-05-30T15:00:46.544Z Anti-ICE agitator charged with allegedly biting officers during Delaney Hall clashes An anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agitator was hit with federal charges after gnarly photos showed bloody bite marks he allegedly made into federal agents' arms during violent clashes outside Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey. Brendan John Geier, a 26-year-old man from Madison, New Jersey, was part of a group of agitators blocking the road near Delaney Hall on Thursday night when ICE deportation officers instructed the group to move away, the U.S. Department of Justice said. He was charged with  The group allegedly ignored the commands and instead violently engaged with the officers, according to the DOJ. Geier then "engaged in a struggle with deportation officers, kicking officers and ultimately biting an officer’s forearm, and another’s knuckle. Both victims received treatment at a local hospital," prosecutors said. He was charged with assaulting federal officers and causing bodily injury and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cari Fais on Friday, the DOJ said. "We will not tolerate the vicious attacks on ICE officers we’ve seen in New Jersey the last few days. These riots are clearly not 'peaceful protests' as you can see from the photos of these horrific wounds. Assault a federal officer, you’ll be held accountable," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche wrote in a Friday afternoon post on X. NEW JERSEY AGITATORS BITE, KICK AND PUNCH ICE AGENTS AS DELANEY HALL CLASHES CONTINUE; 9 MORE ARRESTED: DHS Blanche posted to X photos of bloodied ICE agents displaying their wounds. "Peaceful protest doesn’t translate to violently attacking federal law enforcement officers," Blanche said in a statement. "Federal officers are protecting United States’ property and facilities. With virtually no local law enforcement support from New Jersey, rioters are regrouping and attacking. We will not tolerate the vicious attacks we have seen in Newark the last few days, and we will make arrests and hold people accountable for criminal conduct." "As alleged in the Justice Department's complaint, this violent rioter savagely bit an ICE law enforcement officer outside of Delaney Hall. The Trump Administration will always stand with our law enforcement officers," Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin also added in the statement. "Anyone who assaults a law enforcement officer will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." ANTI-ICE AGITATORS THROW WOODEN PALLETS, MATTRESSES AT FEDERAL AGENTS DURING CHAOTIC NJ DETENTION CENTER CLASH "As alleged, this defendant responded to lawful orders from federal officers by kicking one and biting two others who were performing their official duties," U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer for the District of New Jersey also said in the statement. "Assaulting law enforcement officers is unacceptable. Period. Federal officers must be able to carry out their responsibilities without being subjected to violence, intimidation, or obstruction. This Office will continue to prosecute those who, as alleged here, assault officers and interfere with the lawful execution of their duties." "To be clear, peaceful protest does not mean biting, kicking, or punching law enforcement officers," Acting Special Agent in Charge Spiros Karabinas of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Newark added in the statement. "The repeated assaults on federal officers at Delaney Hall are criminal acts — not protected speech. Homeland Security Investigations is unwavering in its commitment to hold those who attack law enforcement fully accountable under the law," Karabinas concluded. Ongoing demonstrations outside Delaney Hall are entering their second week. Fox News Digital contacted the DOJ for additional information. On Saturday morning, anti-ICE agitators and counter protesters were both seen outside Delaney Hall. A crowd was growing, and many officers were seen patrolling on bikes, with a visible divide between pro-ICE protesters and anti-ICE agitators. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who spent Memorial Day at Delaney Hall supporting the anti-ICE crowds, announced Friday that she was instructing New Jersey State Police to assume responsibility for public safety outside the detention center. Earlier in the week, Mullin had placed the blame on Sherrill for not allowing local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. DHS said local police were largely absent as federal agents were met with violent demonstrators. Fox News' Kimberly Ruiz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1af933ee6011c3f4e96097 The groupthink boom: what three top VCs really think about the AI frenzy te 2026-05-30T14:50:27.913Z The groupthink boom: what three top VCs really think about the AI frenzy "If you're 22 years old in San Francisco and building something in AI, there may be a seed term sheet in your inbox — but if you're 19, oh my God, this means you're really good; you might already have a Series A [offer]," said one, half-kiddingly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1af717ee6011c3f4e96056 How soft-drink giant Pepsi lost big when it took on Yoo-hoo te 2026-05-30T14:41:27.274Z How soft-drink giant Pepsi lost big when it took on Yoo-hoo Yoo-hoo has been a beloved beverage for decades, but for a brief period, Pepsi tried to compete by making its own chocolate drink. Yoo-hoo dates to the 1920s when grocery-store owner Natale Olivieri invented the beverage "as a chocolaty addition to the fruit juices being sold in New Jersey," the company website says. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES By the 1960s, Yoo-hoo had cemented itself in American culture with baseball Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra and his Yankees teammates endorsing it as "the drink of champions." At this point, PepsiCo, Inc. decided to get in on the action. Pepsi introduced "Devil Shake" in 1966, reported Tasting Table. According to The New York Times, a $100,000 internal study predicted Devil Shake would outsell Yoo-hoo by a margin of 5 to 3. Within a year, Pepsi had discontinued the chocolate drink and sold its Devil Shake operations to Yoo-hoo for $1, per the Times. In conceptualizing Devil Shake, Pepsi failed to take into account that rival Yoo-hoo held the rights to the technology needed to keep the drink shelf-stable. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Pepsi partnered with Yoo-hoo briefly, paying their competitor about $1 million to produce Devil Shake, but ultimately ended up losing millions of dollars and abandoned the product. Yoo-hoo contains no liquid milk and only requires refrigeration after opening, though it does contain powdered milk and whey. It’s also made with "water, cocoa powder, sugar and stabilizers, allowing it to stay smooth and evenly mixed without relying on dairy," reported the History Vids X account. The drink’s extended shelf life is made possible with a hydrostatic sterilizer machine. The ingredients are blended, heated, pasteurized, quickly cooled, then packaged. Inventor Olivieri’s wife inspired him to try the process for Yoo-hoo after he watched her sterilize jars while canning tomatoes, according to a Weird History Food YouTube video. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ In the century since its debut, Yoo-hoo endured its own beverage flops. Chocolate-banana, double fudge and island coconut are among the flavors that didn’t make it. The chocolate drink embraces nostalgia, marketing itself as "the delicious taste loved for generations" that "has reminded us of cheerful childhoods full of energy and fun." "We are thrilled that Yoo-hoo’s nostalgic treat flavors like chocolate, strawberry and cookies and cream continue to offer new flavors to keep consumers coming back to enjoy," Yoo-hoo's parent company, Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. told Fox News Digital in a statement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1af703ee6011c3f4e9604d Bill Maher says he is 'supposed to hate' LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, but doesn't te 2026-05-30T14:41:07.427Z Bill Maher says he is 'supposed to hate' LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, but doesn't Bill Maher said Friday on "Real Time with Bill Maher" that he does not dislike, Spencer Pratt, the Republican Los Angeles mayoral candidate and former reality television personality, as Pratt's campaign draws attention days before the June 2 primary. Maher told former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy that he recently interviewed Pratt on his podcast and came away with a different impression of him. "You know what? I know I’m supposed to hate him. I don't." Maher said. WHY SPENCER PRATT’S LOS ANGELES CAMPAIGN HAS AMERICA PAYING ATTENTION Maher said Pratt’s campaign has become a topic of conversation in Los Angeles. "It’s funny because he’s running as a Republican and doing quite well," Maher said. "Everybody out here is like, ‘What do you think of Spencer Pratt?’ He’s on everybody’s mind. I was asking him about that." McCarthy, a California Republican who served as the 55th speaker of the House, pointed to Pratt’s campaign messaging. WATCH: LEFT-WING LA MAYOR FACES REALITY TV CHALLENGER’S BLUNT TAKEDOWNS IN HEATED MAYORAL DEBATE "He runs great ads," McCarthy said. Maher said Pratt’s outsider style stood out during their podcast conversation. "Yeah, I mean, he’s a nice guy," Maher said. "What’s charming about him is he has no advisors. I confronted him on, like, this and this you’re going to have to think about. ‘No, I only care about the issues I care about.’ So, he’s very honest about that." JEANIE BUSS MAKES MAX DONATION TO SPENCER PRATT LA MAYORAL CAMPAIGN Pratt is running in the nonpartisan Los Angeles mayoral jungle primary against incumbent Mayor Bass and LA city councilwoman Nithya Raman, along with a host of other candidates polling at 5% or below. If no candidate receives the majority, the top two finishers advance to the Nov. 3 general election. A UC Berkeley-Los Angeles Times poll released Thursday showed Bass at 26%, Raman at 25% and Pratt at 22% among likely voters, with pollsters describing Bass’ lead as statistically insignificant. Pratt's campaign also reported raising $2.72 million between April 19 and May 16, compared with $283,000 for Bass and about $401,000 for Raman during the same period, according to campaign finance filings. SPENCER PRATT ANNOUNCES LA MAYOR RUN ON ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF PALISADES FIRE THAT DESTROYED HIS HOME Maher also joked that Pratt, who is from California, still carries some of the state’s cultural markers. "He’s very un-Californian in that way for a guy who’s from California," Maher said. "But then I found out he’s actually very Californian because he sells crystals." Pratt’s campaign website says he entered politics after the 2025 Palisades fires destroyed his family home and says his platform focuses on emergency readiness, fiscal integrity, government reform and public safety. Fox News Digital reached out to Spencer Pratt for comment, but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1af6efee6011c3f4e96044 Despite potential ratings nightmare for NHL, Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup Final still has plenty of intrigue te 2026-05-30T14:40:47.356Z Despite potential ratings nightmare for NHL, Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup Final still has plenty of intrigue After nearly a month and a half of blood, sweat, tears and handshake lines, the Stanley Cup Finals matchup has been set. And our two worthy competitors are... the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes. Oh, boy. I'm sure those are the exact words that came out of the mouth of Commissioner Gary Bettman and every NHL marketing executive's mouth the minute Friday night's Eastern Conference Finals game ended. HURRICANES FROWARD PREACHES NOT LOOKING PAST POTENTIALLY DECISIVE GAME 5 AGAINST CANADIENS From a ratings perspective, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more disastrous matchup for the league than two non-traditional, relatively small markets with a serious lack of marketable superstars on the ice. Say what you will about the Florida-Edmonton series from the past two seasons, but at least they had guys like Connor McDavid and Matthew Tkachuk as well as a traditional hockey city trying desperately to return to the mountaintop. There was surface-level intrigue there and it made for an easy sell. Believe it or not, despite the ratings nightmare this final poses for the NHL, there is still plenty of intrigue to be had in a Vegas-Carolina showdown. Let's start with the players themselves. Sure, you're missing a McDavid, or a Draisaitl, or even a Tkachuk, but there are a ton of really bright, young stars as well as established and well-known vets on both sides of the ice. CAROLINA HURRICANES STAR SETH JARVIS' WILD BATHROOM CANDY HABITS ARE GETTING SOME ATTENTION Guys like Jack Eichel, William Karlson and Mark Stone on Vegas and players like Sebastian Aho, Jacob Slavin and Seth Jarvis on Carolina are some of the best the league has to offer. The quality of play will be at a high level when both of these teams take the ice. I didn't even mention perhaps the most intriguing player of them all: Mitch Marner. The former Maple Leaf was a whipping boy in Toronto whenever the Leafs couldn't get past the second round of the playoffs, but his first postseason in Vegas has been downright magical. There's a good chance if the Golden Knights capture Lord Stanley that Marner will win the Conn Smythe, which would be such a twist of the knife to everyone back home in Toronto. Marner going from sacrificial lamb to playoff MVP would be worth the price of admission alone. There are also great team storylines to follow. For Carolina, they finally got that Eastern Conference Finals monkey off their back after running into a brick wall of a Florida Panthers team in 2023 and 2025. Although the franchise has a Stanley Cup from two decades ago, the only guy on the team with any experience from that Cup run, Rod Brind'Amour, is now sitting behind the bench with a suit and tie on. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Will the Hurricanes take advantage of finally getting over the hump in the Conference Finals? And for Vegas, they have a budding dynasty on their hands. The franchise has only been around for nine years, but this is already its third trip to the Stanley Cup Finals. They lost to the Capitals in 2018 (their first year in existence) and put on a masterclass against the Panthers in 2023. Should they win this year, they will be on the shortlist of best franchises in the last decade, as two Cups and three appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals already put them in rarefied air. Okay, so it's not the Rangers vs. the Blackhawks or any of the other juicy matchups the league office and TV executives dream about at the start of every season, but this year's Stanley Cup Finals will still feature two great teams and plenty of interesting storylines. If you aren't excited for the series, just say you don't like hockey. It's okay, I won't judge (alright, maybe a little). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1af010ee6011c3f4e95f2f Experts identify victims from one of history's most 'catastrophic' Arctic disasters te 2026-05-30T14:11:28.553Z Experts identify victims from one of history's most 'catastrophic' Arctic disasters Around 180 years after Sir John Franklin's doomed expedition to find the Northwest Passage ended in disaster, researchers have identified four additional crew members through DNA analysis. The new research, shedding light on one of history's most infamous Arctic tragedies, was led by researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada.  The identified remains include William Orren, Able Seaman; David Young, Boy 1st Class; John Bridgens, Subordinate Officers' Steward; and Harry Peglar, Captain of the Foretop on HMS Terror. PARK RANGERS UNEARTH 200-YEAR-OLD SHIPWRECK ON REMOTE ISLAND DUBBED 'GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC' Franklin, a British explorer, brought 129 officers and crew members aboard HMS Erebus and HMS Terror in 1845 in an attempt to chart the Northwest Passage. The vessels became trapped in ice near King William Island in Nunavut in September 1846 — and Franklin died in 1847. In April 1848, the surviving crew abandoned the vessels and tried escaping on foot and by dragging boats across the Arctic terrain, but no one survived. "All 105 died trying to escape," the University of Waterloo said in a May 6 statement. Its study was published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports in May. MYSTERY SOLVED? RESEARCHER CHALLENGES LONG-HELD THEORY OF WHAT SANK SHACKLETON'S ENDURANCE IN ANTARCTIC ICE "Remains of expedition members have been found on King William Island and the Adelaide Peninsula since the mid-19th century," the researchers said.  University of Waterloo anthropologists did DNA analysis of skeletal remains recovered from Franklin expedition sites, finding that the samples matched DNA donated by living descendants. Study co-author Stephen Fratpietro of Lakehead University compared DNA from the remains with living descendants and found exact genetic matches in all four cases. These new discoveries bring the total number of identified sailors of the Franklin expedition to six, as researchers previously identified John Gregory in 2021 and Captain James Fitzjames in 2024. RARE 16TH-CENTURY SHIPWRECK FOUND AT RECORD DEPTH IN FRENCH WATERS: 'REMARKABLE DISCOVERY' The journey to find the Northwest Passage was "dangerous for many reasons," study co-author Douglas Stenton told Fox News Digital. "The main threats came from the harsh Arctic environment: extreme winter cold, a short sailing season that could force the crew to overwinter, ice capable of crushing a ship, strain on the men’s physical and mental health, and the constant risk of death from illness or injury working under these conditions," he said. Stenton said the DNA analysis process yielded several surprises — including the identification of Captain James Fitzjames in 2024, whose remains showed evidence of cannibalism. "Captain Fitzjames is not the only member of the expedition whose body suffered that fate, but he is the only one who has been identified," he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Researchers were also amazed to find that five of the six identified sailors were discovered near two boats less than 1.25 miles apart along Erebus Bay, he said. Researchers said Peglar's identification was surprising because the body was dressed as a steward, leading some experts to believe the remains belonged to another man. Stenton believes Peglar was dressed as a steward "because he had been demoted to that position due to misconduct." Stenton added, "A petty officer is an experienced sailor with important responsibilities. … Because of the clothing, many researchers assumed that Peglar had died and that the body was not his, but [rather] that of a friend who was a steward and who was carrying Peglar’s papers home to his family." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES However, he said, "167 years after the discovery of the body, our research has conclusively disproven that theory." Extracting usable DNA from the remains was challenging because genetic material naturally deteriorates over time, even in Arctic conditions, Stenton said. To improve their chances, scientists primarily analyzed teeth. The hard enamel can better preserve DNA after years of exposure to weather and the elements. Stenton added that the Northwest Passage was so sought-after because it was viewed as a potential trade route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, offering faster access to markets in Asia. The Franklin expedition was also "the largest and arguably best-equipped Arctic expedition of its time," he said, meaning that its success promised major prestige and pride for Britain. Next steps include working with genealogists and descendants to identify more crew members, as well as potentially collecting additional archaeological DNA samples in the future. Stenton said DNA research is helping scientists develop "a better understanding of the catastrophic loss of life," while also providing some closure for families. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Just as importantly, the research both depends on and invites the participation of descendants of the men who never returned home, which feels especially fitting," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1aeffcee6011c3f4e95f26 'The Thorn Birds' star Rachel Ward traded 'empty' Hollywood for farm life in Australia te 2026-05-30T14:11:08.553Z 'The Thorn Birds' star Rachel Ward traded 'empty' Hollywood for farm life in Australia "The Thorn Birds" star Rachel Ward candidly opened up about leaving Hollywood behind to become a farmer in Australia. Born to an aristocratic family in Britain, Ward, now 68, launched a successful modeling career across London, Paris and New York City before moving to Los Angeles in the early 1980s to pursue acting. However, during a recent episode of the Australia Broadcasting Company (ABC)'s docuseries "Australian Story," War explained that she quickly became disillusioned with the entertainment in LA and the roles that she was being offered. "You soon find it's a very vacuous place to inhabit … it's very empty and it's very unsatisfying," Ward said. "I was just make-up, I was fantasy." She noted that she had hoped to follow in the footsteps of Oscar-winning British actress Julie Christie, who achieved stardom in the 1960s with roles that Ward viewed as "romance rather than sexuality." ‘80S STAR KELLY LEBROCK ‘RAN AWAY’ FROM HOLLYWOOD FOR GOATS, GRANDKIDS AND SIMPLER LIFE However, Ward recalled that by the time she arrived in Los Angeles, she discovered that female actors were increasingly cast for their physical appearance with an emphasis on revealing outfits and sex appeal. "You were really not of any value unless it was your sexuality," she said. BROOKE SHIELDS REFLECTS ON BEING MADE A 'SEX SYMBOL' AT A YOUNG AGE AND HOW SHE TURNED THE PAGE ON FAME In 1981, Ward earned critical acclaim for her role as the beautiful escort Dominoe in the action thriller "Sharky's Machine," receiving a Golden Globe nomination for "New Star of the Year" for her performance. She landed her breakthrough role as Meggie Cleary in the hit television miniseries "The Thorn Birds," starring opposite Richard Chamberlain, Barbara Stanwyck and Christopher Plummer. The sweeping romantic drama earned 16 Emmy Award nominations including a best actress in an outstanding lead actress in a limited series or a special nod for Ward, winning six. "The Thorn Birds" also received eight Golden Globe Award nominations and won four. That same year, Ward was reportedly voted by American audiences as one of the ten most beautiful women in the world. During the filming of "The Thorn Birds," Ward met Australian actor Bryan Brown, who played her on-screen husband Luke O'Neill, who her character marries to escape her forbidden love for the family priest Father Ralph de Bricassart (Chamberlain). DEMI MOORE SAYS FAME PUT HER 'THROUGH THE WRINGER' Ward and Brown fell in love on set and tied the knot in 1983. Shortly after marrying, the two moved to Australia and later bought a farm on a 865-acre property in the New South Wales Nambucca Valley in 1986. During a January interview with Women's Weekly, Ward shared her initial impression of Australia and how her priorities changed after the couple welcomed daughters Rosie, 42, and Matilda, 39 and son Joe, 34. "I thought it was completely exotic and fabulous," she told the outlet with a smile. "It was very foreign, very different. I was definitely romanced by it." MELISSA JOAN HART TURNED DOWN ACTING JOBS TO STAY WITH KIDS BUT STILL EXPERIENCES 'MOM GUILT' "We were going to spend half our time in America because that’s where I was getting my work, and half here," Ward continued. 'But the minute you have kids things change. America wasn’t my country, and it then became obvious that we were going to be here." Following her relocation to Australia, Ward continued to appear in some international TV shows and movies, but her career mostly shifted toward Australian projects rather than pursuing full-time Hollywood stardom. In addition to acting, Ward also embarked on a filmmaking career, making her directorial debut with her 2009 film "Beautiful Kate." Thr devastating bushfires that ravaged parts of Australia from 2019 to 2020, also known as Black Summer, became a turning point for Ward. Though her farm emerged mostly unscathed after the crisis, Ward was badly shaken by the experience and fears about climate change which led her to fall into a depression. LEANN RIMES REFLECTS ON SURVIVING FAME, ADMITS A LOT OF CHILD STARS 'DON’T SEE 43’ "I felt very impotent to do anything, and I think that was why I had a bit of a crumble because I just could not see the way forward to change it, to take real responsibility about what was going on now," she said on "Australian Story." "It's a major existential issue that we are dealing with," she added. In addition to her climate concerns, Ward was also experiencing a lull in her acting and directing career, which she said left her feeling directionless. "Purpose gives everybody a sense of life, doesn't it? And a passion," Rachel says. "I definitely went through stages when I just didn't really feel I had any kind of purpose, any reason for getting up in the mornings." Ward had previously battled depression on and off over the years. At times, she struggled with homesickness for Britain and struggling to find a sense of belonging in Australia. She recalled that first major experience with depression came when she was a young mother raising her children far from home in a foreign country. VALERIE BERTINELLI FINDS STRENGTH AFTER DEVASTATING YEAR OF HEALTH BATTLES AND EMOTIONAL HEARTBREAK "Changes are confronting and hard … and then you get right to the bottom, and then you just have to change, and that's what happened to me just around when the fires hit," she said. "My film career had really not delivered quite as I had hoped it would," Ward continued. "I probably thought I was better than I really was, and I questioned why I wasn't working more." Ward said that her lowest point came when she stopped taking her antidepressants too abruptly and was hospitalized after a car accident. JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT SLAMS AGEISM IN HOLLYWOOD, SAYS ‘IT’S HURTFUL' TO FEEL REJECTED "That was a pretty big moment," her daughter Matilda said on "Australian Story." "I think she scared herself." Following the fires, Ward became convinced that conventional farming was no longer sustainable. Though Ward and Brown had managed the farm conventionally for decades, they decided to make the shift to regenerative farming. "We started to talk about how we could change the management of the farm," Ward recalled. LAINEY WILSON SAYS CITY PEOPLE HAVE WRONG VIEW OF COUNTRY TOWNS AS SHE DEFENDS HER 'BLUE COLLAR' ROOTS She explained that she threw herself into learning about regenerative farming practices, which she began implementing. "It was exciting because it was new," she says. "The fires were the catalyst to go, 'We have to change, we have to start doing things differently.'" Over the past few years, Ward has turned her full attention to the transition and embraced the life of a full-time farmer. AMANDA SEYFRIED BAILS ON 'TRICKY' HOLLYWOOD FOR QUIET FARM LIFE In 2023, she decided to share her passion with others, making the documentary "Rachel’s Farm" about sustainable agriculture and soil restoration. While appearing on "Australian Story," Brown said that his wife, who became the farm's manager three years ago, is "very hands-on." "She's bloody loving it and fully involved," he said. "I can't get over how much she does, but she loves it. That's all that counts." PAMELA ANDERSON SAYS BEING ‘SEXUALIZED’ MADE LIFE ‘DIFFICULT’ FOR YOUNG SONS "She got onto this regenerating of the land and in doing so, regenerated herself and came back to life," Matilda said. "The farm is this place where she's powerful and she's in control and she's calling the shots and she's busy and challenged," she explained. "It's her without all the chatter and noise and all the stuff that she's contended with," Matilda continued. "She doesn't change her clothes for a week. She swims in the dam." 'KNOTS LANDING' STAR DONNA MILLS SAYS SHE WON'T 'BE QUIET' AFTER CRITIC TARGETED HER MAKEUP AT AGE 85 "She's free at the farm." However, Ward faced ageist backlash last December when she shared a glimpse at her life on her Australian farm. In a video she posted on Instagram, the actress appeared makeup-free and sporting short gray hair while driving an ATV. In the clip, she thanked her neighbors, one of whom was seen helping fix a water pump on her farm and also expressed gratitude to people who had shopped at her "paddock-to-plate" grocery network FarmThru. MILLIE BOBBY BROWN BOLDLY DEFENDS HERSELF AGAINST CRUEL ATTACKS ON HER APPEARANCE While Ward's post was met with many supportive comments from fans, several critics left negative remarks about her appearance. "Omg!! What the hell happened to her. Wow!! She has aged really really bad," one social media user wrote. "Oh my goodness I am in shock..did not recognize you until you said your name," another detractor added. "NO LOVE NO WHAT HAPPENED TO U DEAR GOD SHOCKING," one critic chimed in. While speaking to "Australian Story," Ward admitted that she was surprised by the reaction to her post but dismissed the online criticism. "A few trolls were a bit shocked about my grey hair, who maybe hadn't seen me since I was 24, and then went, 'Oh my God, that's what you end up looking like,'" she joked. KATE WINSLET SLAMS HOLLYWOOD’S ‘TERRIFYING’ OBSESSION WITH BOTOX AND WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS "I was a catalyst for a conversation that I think people had been challenged by," Ward explained. "Women weren't allowed to have a wrinkle, weren't allowed to go gray. Why do we feel we've got to pretend that we're still 40 when we're 68?" CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "That whole harping … that we still have to be sexual beings is terrifying," Ward continued. "To have to have our bums lifted and our breasts lifted and our faces drawn back. It just becomes grotesque." "All I can say is that it's great to put that behind you, how you should look and be." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Joking about the attention that she had received following her post, Ward said, "The more wretched I looked, the more followers I have." "How ironic that my going grey actually garnered me more attention than if I'd taken my top off?" she said. At another point in her "Australian Story" interview, Ward explained that her priorities had shifted since her younger years. "I'm so past caring about what people think about one's appearance or age," she said. "All I want to hear is, 'Actually, Rachel's cows are looking pretty good.'" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1aefe8ee6011c3f4e95f1d 'Pressure' Review: Brendan Fraser is Dwight D. Eisenhower in gripping WWII drama on run-up to D-Day te 2026-05-30T14:10:48.634Z 'Pressure' Review: Brendan Fraser is Dwight D. Eisenhower in gripping WWII drama on run-up to D-Day There are literally hundreds if not thousands of films about World War II. You'd think by now that everything there is to know about it has already been depicted on the big screen. But not so fast! "Pressure" revisits the turbulent planning of D-Day, specifically the attempt to track the weather for the invasion of Normandy. British meteorologist Captain James Stagg (Andrew Scott) is recruited to advise Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) upon a glowing endorsement from Winston Churchill. "I need a forecast," Eisenhower tells Stagg.  ‘THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU’ REVIEW: AN ENTERTAINING BUT FORGETFUL RETURN TO THE 'STAR WARS' UNIVERSE Stagg, a stiff who doesn't exactly work well with others, is forced to collaborate with Eisenhower's own handpicked meteorologist from the states, Irving Krick (Chris Messina). Within 72 hours, they must tell Eisenhower if he should move ahead with the attack on Normandy or delay it — except Stagg is forecasting two massive storms while Krick is forecasting beautiful sunny weather based on their own methodologies. "The storms that I am talking about are real, and the wrath of nature is real," Stagg warns.  Eisenhower tasks the two of them to agree on a single forecast, which seems to be a Herculean effort in itself. 'OBSESSION' REVIEW: AN INNOCENT WISH TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE IN A HORROR FLICK FROM TALENTED UP-AND-COMERS Rounding out the cast is the delightful Kerry Condon playing Captain Kay Summersby, Eisenhower's Irish secretary and confidant who also serves as an "Ike whisperer" for Stagg, as well as Damian Lewis playing British Army officer Bernard 'Monty' Montgomery, who is gung ho on sending the troops rain or shine. ‘THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2’ REVIEW: MERYL STREEP, ANNE HATHAWAY RETURN FOR A CHIC BUT BLAND SEQUEL Andrew Scott delivers yet another strong performance as Stagg, who comes of as extremely rigid yet has a gentle charm to him. Brendan Fraser commands the screen as the towering and intimidating Eisenhower, showing glimmers of a classic American sense of humor at one moment and at others being visibly haunted by the catastrophic Exercise Tiger, the D-Day dress rehearsal that resulted in over 700 deaths of American serviceman just weeks piror. He feels the weight of the entire world on his shoulders as he determines whether he has the confidence to give the order without it leading to another disaster. ‘MICHAEL’ REVIEW: A HOLLOW INFOMERCIAL PACKAGED AS A BIOPIC OF THE KING OF POP Adapted from the 2014 play by David Haig, "Pressure" marks the second feature from writer/director Anthony Maras following his highly-underrated debut "Hotel Mumbai," the harrowing 2018 thriller about the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks. Maras certainly knows how to capture intensity and what is also commendable is how easy it is to grasp the complex nature of the story and not feel bogged down as a viewer (I'm a very simple man). That's credited to Maras and Haig's effective screenplay. "Pressure" is a gripping war thriller that revisits one of the most consequential moments of all time that is elevated by a strong ensemble led by Scott and Fraser. You don't have to be a history buff to appreciate this film arriving just ahead of the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. "Pressure" is rated PG-13 for war violence, bloody images, some strong language and smoking. Running time: 1 hour, 40 minutes. In theaters now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ae8f3ee6011c3f4e95e2a United flight from Chicago makes emergency landing after passenger's 'multiple attempts' to breach cockpit te 2026-05-30T13:41:07.041Z United flight from Chicago makes emergency landing after passenger's 'multiple attempts' to breach cockpit A United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis, Minnesota, made an emergency landing in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday after a passenger allegedly attempted to storm the cockpit, according to air traffic control audio. The flight, which took off from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport at roughly 8 p.m. CDT, "landed safely in Madison, Wisconsin to address a security concern with an unruly passenger," United said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital. The flight landed in Madison's Dane County Regional Airport roughly 90 minutes after takeoff, according to flight tracking data. While United did not reveal the specific nature of the security concern, air traffic control audio from Dane County Regional Airport reviewed by WISN revealed that the passenger made "multiple attempts to breach the cockpit." AIRLINE PASSENGER CHARGED FOR ALLEGEDLY THREATENING PILOT, FLIGHT ATTENDANTS: 'I WILL REALLY BREAK YOUR JAW!' "I do not believe they ever cuffed him, but they were able to finally get control of him after multiple attempts to try to breach the cockpit," a crew member says on air traffic control audio. "I believe at this point he is seated in a seat and flanked with law enforcement officers on either side." MYSTERIOUS AIRPORT TUNNELS TO OPEN BENEATH HUB LONG TIED TO CONSPIRACY THEORIES Scanner audio from the Dane County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) reviewed by Fox News Digital revealed additional details from the incident. "We're getting word that there is five off-duty law enforcement on the plane that have the individual detained," a sheriff's office member can be heard saying. Authorities removed the unruly passenger from the flight at roughly 10:30 p.m. CDT, sheriff's office communications revealed. "On May 29, 2026, the FBI was notified that a commercial flight traveling from Chicago to Minneapolis was being diverted to Dane County Regional Airport. FBI Milwaukee's Madison Resident Agency and local law enforcement partners responded immediately. A subject was detained by the Dane County Sheriff’s Office and afterwards passengers resumed their flight," the FBI said in a statement shared with FOX 6 Milwaukee. Fox News Digital contacted Madison Police Department, Dane County Sheriff's Office, TSA, the FBI and the Dane County Regional Airport for more information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ae8dfee6011c3f4e95e21 WNBA's Sophie Cunningham's latest viral attire celebrates her love of BBQ, cornhole golf course & hot steaks! te 2026-05-30T13:40:47.122Z WNBA's Sophie Cunningham's latest viral attire celebrates her love of BBQ, cornhole golf course & hot steaks! It's Saturday morning, the sun is shining bright, there's a breeze off Lake Erie, which is going to keep temps around 70 degrees, I have a dumpster in the driveway ready for an old swing set, but first, it's time for Saturday Screencaps. Let's kick things off with FOOD. Sorta. None other than Arby's queen Sophie Cunningham showed up to work last night — she plays in the WNBA in case you just woke up in a 3-4 year coma — proclaiming to be a "BBQ Baddie," across her top, which is quite the statement piece. In 2025, Cunningham made headlines when she showed up to work wearing a "Hot girls eat Arby's" crop top that turned into an Arby's marketing deal. This latest fashion choice from the Columbia, Missouri, native has me wondering: Is she about to sign a deal with Traeger, perhaps Weber? What's it all mean? I have no idea, but now I want a steak this weekend. SOPHIE CUNINGHAM HAS HEADS SPINNING WITH HER PREGAME OUTFIT, COLBERT'S FINAL JAB & LESSONS FROM KYLE BUSCH Moving along...guys, I'm in a very tough spot with my 14U rec baseball team and lack of effort, specifically on defense. Errors are going to happen. I get it. I've been coaching these kids long enough to understand that. What has never been a glaring issue from past teams I've coached is lack of effort running to baseballs, lack of effort being aggressive in outfield defense tracking down balls and even getting the kids to dive for a ball. I'm not asking them to dive and separate a clavicle, I'm just talking perhaps a sliding attempt. Or simply going full sprint to a baseball. I even have kids coasting into second base on passed balls where the catchers are good enough to throw them out from the backstop. I have kids taking massive leads at third where I'm in the coaching box who turn their backs to the catcher upon returning to third who nearly get thrown out. I've lost count of how many times I've warned these kids that the 14U catchers can make that throw. Have you guys found it's hard to communicate with junior high boys? One of you has to be a psychologist. I've tried to make everything as simple as humanly possible so I don't overload them with too much information. The steal sign hasn't changed from day one. We're six games in. Guess what the boys had trouble remembering last night? Yep, I had two who couldn't understand the steal sign. I get that the boys don't have a deep passion for baseball. They don't even watch it in their spare time. How do you motivate one's effort level in this situation I'm in. I constantly praise high effort levels, but as a whole, we are getting out-hustled on a regular basis. I know this –– I need a break. We play 10 games in June. At this point, I'm holding on for dear life. 📩 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 I'll be honest, I bought Stihl for street cred, the warranty and the pride my father has in me for buying what he considers to be the best money can buy. But, I also have Ryobi blowers because they're cheap and they refuse to break. If I take a Ryobi blower to the golf course in the fall and forget it in a cart, I can sleep that night. If I leave a Stihl blower, I'm going to beat my head against the wall. I'm sure DeWalt has a pruner. I just can't speak on the brand. That unit would be Braden Benton, who is listed at 5 feet 10 and 230 pounds. I think that might be generous, but I'm not here to bang on the guy. He just went deep in the NCAA Regionals against Texas A&M. – Brent in Utah pushes back: I'm not going to call you a moron for not liking Olipop soda. I don't judge. Some say it is an acquired taste, but that usually means your taste buds have just died rather than adjusted. Personally, I love the grape flavor and my 4 year-old grandson tells me that he too only wants grape as the rest are "yucky." We could swig the grape flavor all day, but it's hard to find just the grape without getting saddled with all the other mid-level flavors. Anyway, thanks for bringing this topic into the national conversation.  We need more of these discussions to bring us all together.  – Dave in Lacey, WA suggests: Try Zevia. Sweetened with stevia and nothing artificial. They make a good cola, a very good ginger ale, and a decent black cherry. They make a Dr. Pepper-like flavor called "Dr. Zevia." It's OK, but it's not a substitute for the real Dr. P. They also make one or two varieties of root beer, but I'm not a big fan of root beer so I haven't tried it. There are also a few other flavors that might tickle your fancy. I drink no other brand of soda now. I stick mostly to the cola and black cherry. (The ginger ale is really good, as far as ginger ale goes. I just don't usually have a taste for it.) READ THIS EMAIL, especially if you own a business. This might actually help you save some serious legal fees. Disclaimer: the following IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, but you might want to have this in the back of your head. – Dusty T. reports: Hey Joe!  Would like to throw another AI log onto the fire: I own an HVAC company, and a customer reached out about a potential leak in a brand-new system we installed. She said the system was leaking refrigerant into her ducts and causing a "chemical smell" that was causing medical issues to her and her husband, but it was only happening at nighttime. STOP THE INSANITY 2.0: '90S ICON SUSAN POWTER'S TECH COMEBACK We had techs out three different times testing the system for a leak, and found nothing. Then, after threatening us with a lawsuit, one of my partners (with over 15 years of experience in the biz) went to her house, evacuated the entire system, recharged it, and still found no leaks. Turns out she had asked AI about the smell, and AI said it was "most likely" a refrigerant leak. We even had to speak to the AI company she used to relay that this was not a correct assumption, given the factors she had told them. We are a small family-owned company, so this was a might bit scary for us. Fortunately, the evidence won out in the end, and we were okay, but it's still frightening to think we could have been sued over an AI response. Thank you, and keep up the good work! – Voiceover Mike emails: I'm with you on throwing dog poop away in someone else's trash: if it's on the curb and it's trash day, and the truck hasn't come by yet, it's not a problem. Walking up the driveway to toss it in someone's can? Nope. Also, the reason I think most of us read Screencaps is because it's not big "J" journalism. I'm not saying you'd have a problem producing the big "J" stuff, I've read it. It's more like putting a spotlight on some of the crazy crap out in the world. Taking pride in your family, yard, and friends. I'd say most readers of this column would love to share a patio beer and play a round of golf with you. Don't ever change. Kinsey: Your observation on my journalistic approach is right, Mike. If pressed, or if I need to put food on the table, I could produce Big J work. But that's not my bread and butter. You'll notice I've been a little more buttoned up on when doing the travel baseball reports where I'm calling sheriff's offices asking for comments. That's where we have real-world implications at play. I need to be personally careful and professionally careful in those spots, but I'm not going to play in that sandbox very long. – Jim writes: Just started reading stuff on OutKick a while back, and really can't get my day officially started without checking in on ScreenCaps.  SUPER well done, love it all, and by the way - F--K SARA!  Not a 'real' journalist?  As others pointed out, 'real' journalism, pretty much since it started, has had COLUMNISTS!!!  Dumb people like that just need to go back to their Woke s--t and leave us real Americans alone.  So tired of the 20/80 - 10/90 crowd.  But whatever - as long as that commie in Hong Kong is funding Chinese propaganda influenced rallies, protests, and such, stupid people - especially those with TDS - are gonna run their mouths like they're superior to all of us uneducated hicks.   FYI - I'm in East Peoria, Illinois, so having listened to the crap that Pritzker, Johnson, and all the rest of the woke f--ks that run our once proud state for several years, I'm pretty much used to it - but that in no way means I think it's right.  And don't get me started on the debacle with the Bears - if they go to Indiana, which looks like a very strong possibility, it'll be 100% on Pritzker.  Of course he'll continue to be governor as long as the dead folks in Cook County keep voting, but that's a story for another day. Anyway, enough of that.  Keep doing what you're doing - love it all! Kinsey: First, I don't want Jim to think I'm censoring him. This post cannot go live with full-bore profanity. It literally won't publish! It's OK, Jim, I can modify so the initial intent is understood. I love how Jim just let it fly. It's beautiful. As for this journalist thing, let's remember how Cambridge Dictionary defines a journalist: acting as a vital watchdog to keep society informed. GREG GUTFELD: LIBERAL MEDIA, COMEDIANS TOLD THE BIGGEST LIE IN THE HISTORY OF PRESIDENTIAL POLITICS Take that, Sara. Who told the world about Wendy's meth addicts absolutely KILLING a multi-billion-dollar fast-food giant YEARS ago? Who sang the praises of Pizza Hut Classics long before the recent viral explosion? I could go on and on. I'm an observationist, as are all of you, who is simply documenting daily life in a way that Sara and people like her just aren't used to seeing. Remember: I've always zigged when the Internet zagged. It's how I stay employed. It's worked so far. As I close down another week of Screencaps, I just want to say how thankful I am to all of you who take your time each and every single day to start your day with this column. I don't take it for granted for a second. Even through all the refreshes, the pop-up ads that have haunted me for 15 years and Instagram model photos that won't load, you guys stick with me. Waking up six-days-a-week to do this isn't a job. It's therapy. I think it's actually therapy for most of us. And with that, I'm about to go to work throwing a play set into a dumpster that's in my driveway. No days off. Let's go get after another day of life. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ae430ee6011c3f4e95d7d Vanilla Ice defends Great American State Fair gig, tells critics music 'has no political rules' te 2026-05-30T13:20:48.143Z Vanilla Ice defends Great American State Fair gig, tells critics music 'has no political rules' Vanilla Ice is ready to rock the stage at the Great American State Fair’s Freedom 250 concerts as other acts drop out. In a video shared to his Instagram, the 58-year-old rapper shared that he is excited and "honored" to be performing at the event, promising to "bring back the 90s." "It’s all about enjoying the great times of 250 years. From George Washington to now. All the presidents and everybody in between, this is a magical event that’s gonna happen," he said in the video. "It’s very rare. I’m honored, man. This is gonna be epic. And that’s it. We don’t take anything too seriously, and we’re gonna bring the ‘90s, that’s how it works." He shared in his caption that the concert is "gonna be an epic party" which has been organized "to bring us all together." TRUMP LAUNCHES MASSIVE ‘FREEDOM 250’ PUSH TO IGNITE AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION "We are all one. This is not a political platform. This is celebrating America’s birthday," he wrote. "Nothing too serious just enjoying some fun, dancing and great memories. Hope you guys can join us." He was met with a series of conflicting comments from fans, with some praising him for deciding to participate in the show, writing, "I’m with you brother!! Let’s go 🔥🔥," and others calling his decision "disappointing," as they oppose the current administration led by President Donald Trump. Vanilla Ice responded to the negative comments with a comment of his own, telling fans, "If Joe Biden calls and says hey, I want you to play for my daughter‘s wedding. I’m going to play." "There are fans everywhere. Music has no political rules. We are just entertainers," he wrote. "I don’t vote and I never have and I always try to bring people together. We are all one. Positivity is the best hope for everything. Love is the answer." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The Great American State Fair is a large-scale national celebration being held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., stretching from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument. The event runs from June 25 through July 10, 2026, as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration (America 250). Freedom 250, the group organizing the event, released the list of artists attached to the concert on Wednesday, but since then, many of those artists have backed out, including Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and the Time and C+C Music Factory. Country singer Martina McBride is also among those who backed out of the concert, announcing her decision to pull out of the event in a lengthy statement on X. In her statement, she wrote that she was "presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event" and was upset when the upcoming show "turned out to be misleading." "I’ve spent my entire career singing songs about real people with real issues. I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to be a voice for those who have felt like they didn’t have one," McBride added. "It greatly upsets me that any fan who has been moved by my music may now feel like I’m abandoning the meaning behind those songs." The country music superstar received a lot of backlash on social media after releasing her statement. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Coward. It's the 250th birthday of America it's not political. Never cave to the woke mob. You just did," one user wrote on X. "Wow. So you got pushback from people who were NEVER your fans to begin with, and you caved. You aren’t brave. You aren’t standing up for anyone. You’re a coward. Shame on you @martinamcbride," another wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ae22cee6011c3f4e95cc2 What to do if someone is having a stroke, after Jill Biden revealed debate-night fears te 2026-05-30T13:12:12.956Z What to do if someone is having a stroke, after Jill Biden revealed debate-night fears Former First Lady Jill Biden has expressed her concerns about former President Joe Biden’s health status, noting that she feared he was having a stroke during a 2024 debate. The then-president struggled his way through the performance, with long periods of silence, confused facial expressions and stammered speech. In a recent interview with CBS, Jill Biden commented that she was "frightened." "I don't know what happened," she said. "I mean, when I watched it, I thought, ‘Oh my God, he's having a stroke,’ and it scared me to death." JILL BIDEN SAYS SHE THOUGHT JOE WAS HAVING A STROKE DURING HIS DISASTROUS 2024 DEBATE PERFORMANCE A stroke occurs when there is bleeding in the brain or when blood flow to the brain is blocked, according to Mayo Clinic. Identifying a stroke may be difficult, as symptoms can vary. The American Stroke Association (ASA) identifies the following key warning signs, using the acronym "B.E. F.A.S.T." In a situation where someone could be having a stroke, "the only" thing to do in is to call 911, Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES The doctor emphasized other symptoms to watch for, including weakness on one side, slurred speech, difficulty processing information and confusion. The ASA also warns that severe headaches can also be a sign of stroke. Siegel advised against giving the person an aspirin, as it could worsen bleeding in the brain if that is the cause of stroke. With an ischemic stroke, that type of medication could be helpful. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER According to ASA, 1.9 million brain cells die every minute that a stroke goes untreated, which means earlier treatment leads to higher survival rates and lower risk of disability. "In medicine, we use the term ‘time is brain,’" Siegel said. "This means that the faster you bring the patient to the emergency room, the faster they can receive emergency treatment if indicated to reopen the blocked artery in the brain, if there is one." Brain imaging can also be done on arrival at the ER, which should occur within the first several hours, Siegel said. Anyone who is experiencing a stroke should not drive themselves to the hospital, according to the CDC. Instead, they should get a ride or call 911, as treatment begins inside the ambulance. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ About 80% of strokes are preventable, the American Heart Association states. Prevention includes managing high blood pressure, diabetes, atrial fibrillation and other risk factors. One in four survivors have another stroke within the next five years, per CDC data, so those at higher risk should prepare a prevention and treatment plan. Fox News Digital's Alexander Hall contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ae217ee6011c3f4e95ca5 Belle Burden accused of exaggerating hardship as divorce documents reportedly show heiress was far from broke te 2026-05-30T13:11:51.589Z Belle Burden accused of exaggerating hardship as divorce documents reportedly show heiress was far from broke Belle Burden is being called out for claims she made in her bestselling book, "Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage." The Vanderbilt heiress entered the literary world when she released her memoir in January, telling the story of the breakdown of her marriage to hedge fund executive Henry Davis. In the book, she wrote in painful detail about how she nearly lost everything after signing a prenup she said her lawyer had advised against, how she was almost left with nothing in the aftermath of the divorce — but according to The New Yorker, she may have exaggerated things. The publication was able to access the former couple's prenup, which was a focal point of the book. In "Strangers," Burden wrote that Davis had insisted their suggested prenup be changed so that, in case of divorce, anything in both of their names would be split equally, but everything they had separately would be kept separate. This seemingly put Burden at a massive disadvantage when time went on and she quit her job as a corporate lawyer to raise their three children and Davis' career in finance took off. VANDERBILT HEIRESS BELLE BURDEN EXPOSES HEDGE FUND EXEC EX'S RUTHLESS TACTICS TO 'WIN' BITTER DIVORCE BATTLE When they were married in 1999, The New Yorker reported, Davis was earning just over $200,000 a year and was "entitled to profits" in a large investment fund. Meanwhile, the documents reportedly showed that Burden's "total financial assets and interests in trusts" were approximately $63 million. A large portion of that money, $45 million, belonged to a trust created by the estate of her father, Carter Burden. Burden has never been able to access the money in that particular trust — her late father ordered that the trust be used to care for his wife, Burden's stepmother, until her death, when whatever remaining funds would be split between Burden and her brother. It's not clear how much remains of that trust, though Burden did write in "Strangers" that her stepmother, Susan, had been paying her children's tuition, but in 2019 her lawyer told her that Susan could no longer make the payments because "her assets were too depleted." Although Burden has never had access to that particular trust, the prenup reportedly showed that Burden also has "an $8 million share in a charitable trust and a $4 million interest in WAMBCO, her family's limited partnership," as well as a $300,000 commission "for serving as a trustee of his estate," and "an 11-room co-op at 1020 Fifth Avenue, across the street from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, that sold for $22 million, in 2012." The prenup also stated that she "has additional potential, contingent, remote or minor interests in a number of other trusts." Fox News Digital has not been able to independently verify the former couple's prenup. NEW YORK HEIRESS BELLE BURDEN'S HUSBAND CONVINCED HER TO ALTER PRENUP BEFORE AFFAIR SHATTERED MARRIAGE: MEMOIR "The overall picture is of a person whose long-term financial security appeared guaranteed," The New Yorker noted. "Strangers" saw Burden repeatedly mentioning that she'd given up her career in law to raise their children — something she seemed happy to do. She wrote that when the children were older, she'd brought up the idea of returning to work, but Davis told her, "You can't do that. You need to be here for the kids." While she did pro bono work from time to time, she said she "never went back to paid work" during the marriage. Davis, meanwhile, amassed a fortune — during a March appearance on the "Financial Tea with Mrs. Dow Jones" podcast, she claimed that he had earned "at least eight figures of wealth," all in his name only, and that she'd only become aware of just how successful he'd been during the divorce proceedings. While they were together, she said that he'd had a bookkeeper keep track of her spending, and that he was "controlling" of their finances. JAMIE-LYNN SIGLER CLAIMS HER EX-HUSBAND SECRETLY STOLE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS FROM HER 'SOPRANOS' EARNINGS While the narrative has been, both in the book and in interviews, that she gave up her trusts and her career for Davis, both of her own volition, The New Yorker claims that she maintained her independent wealth throughout the marriage. Divorce documents viewed by the outlet showed that in 2019, Burden's income was over $800,000 — she said in response that her income was "atypically high" that year, though the reason why wasn't shared. In her memoir, as well as in subsequent interviews promoting the book's release, Burden explained that she'd used the entirety of her two trust funds to purchase homes for the family — an apartment in Manhattan and a summer home in Martha's Vineyard. Although Davis allegedly contributed none of his own money to the purchase of the homes, she put his name on both, believing that's what one does in a marriage. In doing so, according to their prenup, Davis was entitled to half of each when they divorced. "Over the years, we had discussed getting rid of the prenup, agreeing that it was no longer fair to me, given [Davis'] career success, given the fact that I had emptied my trusts to purchase our homes," she wrote. They'd planned to meet with their lawyer in 2019 to change the prenup, but Davis suggested they put it off. Less than a year later, in March 2020, Burden discovered he'd been having an affair, and he told her he wanted the divorce. But according to The New Yorker, which viewed public records of the sales of the homes, Burden bought the couple's Tribeca apartment for "just under $4 million, with a million-dollar mortgage." For the house in Martha's Vineyard, "she paid $5.4 million for the house," with a $3 million mortgage. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS So much of "Strangers" is about Burden's fear of losing her family's homes because of the prenup. She's admitted time and again, in the book as well as in interviews, that she recognizes her situation is so much better than many women in similar positions, and that she's made a point to acknowledge her privilege. She also wrote that, when Davis' lawyer suggested she either buy him out of his interests in the homes or else sell one or both of them, she "could not afford to buy [Davis] out of either home. I would have to sell both." "My children were going to lose the house they loved, the center of our life as a family, and the apartment where they lived, in addition to managing the emotional toll of their father leaving," Burden wrote. "I was going to lose what my grandparents and my father had given me, betraying them too. I was going to lose my financial security." In the divorce settlement, also obtained by The New Yorker, Burden was reportedly the beneficiary of five trusts. Additionally, she "had her own Vanguard account and a 6% stake in WAMBCO; the combined value of the two exceeded $10 million. All of these resources would remain Burden’s alone in the divorce." Margaret Ryznar, a professor at Brooklyn Law School knowledgeable in trusts and estates, told the outlet that Burden may not have truly had to worry about losing the homes — according to her, homes will often go to the custodial parent, which was Burden, as Davis opted to give up custody completely. Even so, in cases where that's not possible, the sale of that home "is typically deferred until the youngest child turns 18." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Burden did say in a statement that it would have been "neither feasible nor financially responsible" to keep both homes had Davis pushed for his share of them. She did list the apartment last year for just under $12 million, while the Martha's Vineyard home, which she still owns, "was recently assessed by the town for about $7.7 million, well over $2 million more than what Burden paid for it." Another point of contention the outlet raised was about the divorce proceedings. Burden wrote in her book that she and Davis "reached a settlement an hour before our trial was set to begin," but according to court records viewed by the outlet, a trial was never on the docket. Instead, the former couple had a status conference, meant to map out the logistics of the ongoing divorce. In the settlement, viewed by the outlet, Davis gave up his half of the two homes, $3 million from an investment he'd made in WAMBCO, as well as ownership of a private beach on Martha's Vineyard he'd once purchased for her birthday, valued at the time at over $400,000. Davis also agreed to pay $50,000 a month in child support, cover school tuition and costs for extracurriculars, and provide health and dental insurance for the children. In her statement to The New Yorker, Burden said, "When I wrote 'Strangers,' I shared my heartache, my mistakes, and my shame. I owned my privilege as plainly as I could, and I respected the privacy of sealed court records. I stand by everything I wrote, including the fear I felt from my ex-husband’s threats, the contributions I made and could make to my family, and what happened to me financially and emotionally in my marriage and divorce. While I didn’t intend it, I am glad that women have taken my story as motivation for insisting on financial transparency in their marriages." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ae1ebee6011c3f4e95c57 TikTok’s road to becoming a super app te 2026-05-30T13:11:07.832Z TikTok’s road to becoming a super app TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ae1d5ee6011c3f4e95c3c This $300 pizza oven can easily help elevate your summer pizza nights te 2026-05-30T13:10:45.990Z This $300 pizza oven can easily help elevate your summer pizza nights The Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven is aimed at people who want delicious pizza nights without having to deal with things like propane or wood pellets, unlike many other pizza ovens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ae1c1ee6011c3f4e95c33 As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026 te 2026-05-30T13:10:25.513Z As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026 We’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1adf93ee6011c3f4e95bf0 TANVI RATNA: How the war in Iran realigned Europe's energy future around America te 2026-05-30T13:01:07.434Z TANVI RATNA: How the war in Iran realigned Europe's energy future around America President Donald Trump is negotiating over the Strait of Hormuz this week. The Middle East will get the headlines. But one of the most consequential shifts in this war did not happen in Tehran or Tel Aviv. It happened in the gas terminals of Rotterdam, Wilhelmshaven and Dunkirk, where Europe’s post-Russia energy system has become increasingly American. In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine and Europe woke up to its first great energy shock of the century. Roughly 40-45% of the continent’s gas imports came from the country that had just launched a land war on its doorstep. The promise that followed was sincere: never again. No single supplier. No pipeline dependence. Diversify, build, escape. Europe delivered. Russian pipeline gas fell from 137 billion cubic meters in 2021 to just 18 billion cubic meters by 2025 — an 87% collapse. Russia's share of EU gas imports fell from 45% to 12%. In December 2025, the European Parliament voted 500 to 120 to make the break permanent law — a full ban on Russian LNG by end-2026 and all Russian pipeline gas by late 2027, with €40 million penalties for circumvention. RUSSIA’S GAS GAMBLE BACKFIRES AS TRUMP’S ENERGY VISION RESHAPES EUROPE Europe had not just reduced Russian energy, but voted to make it illegal. It also appeared Europe had a plan to replace that energy. The plan was a web — Norway for pipelines, Algeria and Azerbaijan from the south, Qatar and the Gulf for LNG, renewables cutting demand over time, American LNG as one pillar among several. No single country would ever again hold the leverage Russia had. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took that mission personally. On February 4, 2026, he flew to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE with a large business delegation to "diversify oil and gas supply chains" and lock in Gulf energy partnerships. He met Mohammed bin Salman, signed investment frameworks, pledged to loosen Germany's arms export rules as a gesture of good faith, and came home describing the foundations of a genuinely plural European energy future. TRUMP’S MIDDLE EAST ENERGY VICTORIES ARE A HUGE REMINDER OF AMERICA'S DOMINANCE It was Europe's last serious attempt to build something independent of any single power. It lasted four weeks. U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February and early March 2026 escalated into a full regional conflict. Iran struck back. The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which roughly 20% of the world's oil and LNG flows, including the bulk of Qatar's LNG exports, shut down. Shipping insurers pulled out or quoted war-risk premiums that made Gulf routes uneconomical. European gas prices surged roughly 25% in a single trading day. Oil more than doubled from pre-war levels, hitting $126 per barrel by late April. European gas storage, already at just 35-40% of capacity, kept drawing down. Equinor told Reuters in May that one to three more months of Hormuz disruption could push European storage to critical levels before winter. Merz had just been in Doha negotiating Qatari supply. Qatar was willing to sell. That was never the problem. The problem was the water between Qatar and Europe. Qatar can produce LNG. No Qatari official can keep the Strait of Hormuz open. TRUMP ORDERS A BLOCKADE IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ AS TENSIONS WITH IRAN SOAR This is the part that confuses people watching from the outside. Trump's moves — strikes, pauses, negotiations, more strikes, a deal that is "largely negotiated" and then not quite — look erratic if you think the goal was purely military. They make more sense if you understand that Hormuz is a lever, not just a waterway. Every week it stayed disrupted, Europe had one fewer alternative to call. Every week Qatar's LNG sat behind a war zone, American supply contracts looked more necessary. Every week European storage ticked lower, the pressure to lock in long-term American supply grew. The war didn't just disrupt markets but all the planning of Europe's post-2022 energy architecture. Here is what that looks like in numbers. Before the Ukraine war, the United States supplied just 24% of EU LNG imports. By Q4 2025, before a single shot was fired in the Iran war, that share had already reached 56% according to Eurostat, more than tripling the share the US had before 2021. IEEFA's Q1 2026 update put the U.S. share at 63% of European LNG and climbing. STEVE MOORE: FIVE ENERGY TRUTHS THE MEDIA IGNORE AS AMERICA’S OIL BOOM BLUNTS THE IRAN WAR’S IMPACT European buyers, facing a disrupted Gulf and storage levels that Equinor called potentially critical, extended and signed new long-term American supply agreements through the spring under the worst possible negotiating conditions — high prices, scarce alternatives, winter approaching. IEEFA now projects EU imports of U.S. LNG reaching 115 billion cubic meters per year by 2030 — 80% of all EU LNG imports, with 40% of all EU gas, pipeline and LNG combined, flowing from the United States. Germany, the country that built its industrial model on Russian pipeline gas, now imports overwhelmingly American LNG through the terminals it built in the name of independence. EUROPEAN UNION SPENT MORE ON RUSSIAN FOSSIL FUELS THAN UKRAINE AID IN 2024 Had Trump already priced this before the war started? Were the delays in coming to a settlement the grounds for locking in long term contracts? However the deals plays out, it may put a close to the crisis chapter. But the structural chapter does not close with it. The contracts signed under wartime pressure are signed. The Russian ban is law. The terminals are built and running on American supply. There is no alternative at scale. There is no exit clause. There is no Merz trip that changes the arithmetic now. Trump's Iran deal would close a war. It also closes a decade-long process of European energy realignment that now points, unmistakably and by law and by contract, in one direction. Toward America. This article is a Fox News Digital exclusive from the Tanvi Ratna’s Substack series on different theaters President Trump is realigning with the Iran War. CLICK FOR MORE FROM TANVI RATNA Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1adf7fee6011c3f4e95be7 Steelers legend Jerome Bettis calls Mike McCarthy a 'championship-caliber head coach' te 2026-05-30T13:00:47.441Z Steelers legend Jerome Bettis calls Mike McCarthy a 'championship-caliber head coach' For the first time since 2007, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a head coaching hire this offseason, bringing in Mike McCarthy, and team legend Jerome Bettis is excited about the move. Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 years as the head coach, winning a Super Bowl and never having a losing season in his tenure, leaving big shoes to fill. Bettis said that he is excited for what McCarthy brings to the table. "I think he's definitely a fundamentals-type coach. He's won a championship, so he's a championship-caliber head coach. He knows what success looks like," Bettis told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM McCarthy was the head coach of the Green Bay Packers in 2011, when they beat the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV with Aaron Rodgers as his quarterback. Now, over a decade and a half later, he is beginning a new chapter as the Steelers head coach, with Rodgers once again his quarterback. "We're excited that he's starting the next chapter of the Steelers organization in terms of a leadership perspective. I think there's a lot of excitement for what he brings to the table," Bettis said. Bettis said that Tomlin had a "hell of a run" as the Steelers head coach. He said he knew the possibility existed of Tomlin stepping away simply because of how long his tenure was. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "I was surprised, but in the same breath, I was not. He had been there 19 years. I mean that's a hell of a run in terms of the timetable. So, you knew that he had put a lot of time in with the organization. It's never a great time to walk away. So, it was surprising in that no one expected it," Bettis said. "I didn't definitely didn't expect it to happen, but I knew that the possibility always exists when it’s been 19-20 years of being with an organization." Bettis said he is thankful for what Tomlin did for the organization. Bettis is one of the best running backs in Steelers history. Nicknamed "The Bus," Bettis is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In 13 seasons in the NFL, with the last 10 with the Steelers, Bettis ran for 13,662 yards and 91 touchdowns while catching 200 passes for 1,449 yards and three touchdowns. He was an integral part of the Steelers’ Super Bowl XL win over the Seattle Seahawks, as he ran for three touchdowns during their playoff run. Bettis will be playing in the American Century Tournament from July 10-12 at Edgewood Golf Course in Lake Tahoe. It will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1add3eee6011c3f4e95ba9 Flagstaff Event Almanac for May 30 te 2026-05-30T12:51:10.304Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for May 30 May 30 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ad414ee6011c3f4e95a2a Bessent readies Trump $250 bill as one big hurdle stands between Treasury and making it reality te 2026-05-30T12:12:04.472Z Bessent readies Trump $250 bill as one big hurdle stands between Treasury and making it reality The Treasury Department is preparing a $250 note bearing President Donald Trump’s portrait for the nation’s 250th anniversary, but the bill can only move forward only if Congress changes federal law barring living people from U.S. currency. "It’s all up on Capitol Hill. At Treasury, we prepare things in advance. So we have prepared, in advance, that if the legislation is passed, but we will stick to the law," explained Bessent. Trump's portrait would be placed on $250 paper currency for the first time if lawmakers succeed in changing a key federal law that bars living people from appearing on the currency. Democratic lawmakers and leaders, meanwhile, are decrying the proposal as they escalate their opposition to Trump and the GOP.  "In response to active legislation sponsored by Representative Joe Wilson, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is conducting appropriate planning and due diligence. Should this legislative mandate be signed into law, the BEP is moving proactively to produce a $250 commemorative note which will appropriately recognize the 250th Anniversary of our great nation," a Treasury spokesperson told Fox News Digital when asked about the bills.  TREASURY TO PLACE TRUMP’S SIGNATURE ON PAPER CURRENCY TO MARK US 250TH ANNIVERSARY Staunch Trump supporter, Republican South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson, introduced the bill in February 2025. Wilson introduced the bill not only to coincide with America’s birthday in July, but also as a rebuke of the Biden administration and its economic policies. The bill was referred to the House Financial Services Committee when it was introduced and has remained with the committee.  The Federal Reserve currently issues only seven denominations: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. Kentucky Republican Rep. Andy Barr posted an image to X in January of the reported mock-up of the bill, which showed red, white and blue colors behind Trump's image.  "I have two mandates for U.S. currency at present. That no living person can be on U.S. currency. And the currency must say, ‘In God we trust,’" said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent while hosting the White House press briefing Thursday. ANDREW BATES: TRUMP KILLED OUR ECONOMY IN JUST 100 DAYS. DEMOCRATS MUST ACT NOW Democrats quickly took to social media to criticize the proposal, arguing it centered on Trump's personal legacy rather than the nation's 250th anniversary celebration. "By the end of Trump’s term, it’ll be just enough to buy one gallon of gas and a carton of eggs," said former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in an X post. "Hard No on a Trump $250 bill. Get over yourself. The upcoming July 4 anniversary is not about a wannabe King. It’s about celebrating the American journey," wrote Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on X. "While Americans are being crushed by rising prices, Trump is brainstorming new ways to stoke his ego. Maybe if he were more focused on lowering costs for working families, they wouldn’t need a new $250 bill to afford necessities," said Democratic Virginia Sen. Mark Warner. SEN JIM BANKS: TRUMP’S NEW TRIUMPHAL ARCH IS A MONUMENT TO AMERICAN GREATNESS "House Republicans’ priorities: ❌ End Trump’s war in Iran ✅ Create a 'Trump Peace Prize' ❌ Lower costs for families ✅ Make a new $250 bill with Trump’s face on it ❌ Reign in Trump’s masked ICE agents ✅ Carve Trump’s face on Mt. Rushmore," wrote the Democratic National Committee on X. Treasury previously announced that Trump’s signature would appear on future U.S. paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s signature in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ad400ee6011c3f4e95a21 Doctors reveal healthiest fast-food meals and the menu items they say to avoid te 2026-05-30T12:11:44.473Z Doctors reveal healthiest fast-food meals and the menu items they say to avoid Eating healthy food at a fast-food restaurant may be challenging, but it isn't impossible. A list of the most nutritious fast-food meals available to eat right now appeared recently on the website The Takeout. The items include those lower in calories "or, at the very least, [those that] contain more vitamins and minerals" than other items on the menu. That's not all that matters for a healthy diet, however, according to Dr. Kristin Struble, a functional medicine pediatrician in Arizona. 5 ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS THAT MAY BE WORSE FOR YOUR HEALTH THAN YOU THINK, EXPERT SAYS "'Nutritious' is a big overstatement," Struble said of the list. Taco Bell's Veggie Mexican Pizza with guacamole was No. 1 on the list. Even so, Struble told Fox News Digital it's not a great choice, in her opinion, because the flour tortilla is processed and made with preservatives that have a tendency to trigger gut inflammation. "And because it's [vegetarian], you're not really getting tons of protein, and protein is satiating, so you're going to be hungry two hours later," Struble said. Instead, Struble agreed with Dr. Lauren Powell, who practices in Georgia, that the Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets with the Kale Crunch Salad and Fruit Cup are a much better choice. "Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets are a great alternative," Powell told Fox News Digital. "The kale salad can be OK, but the salad dressing you have to worry about." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The kale salad dressing contains soybean oil, maple syrup and preservatives, according to Chick-fil-A's website. Struble also noted that a lot of people don't tolerate kale. "That superfood is not so super for everyone," she said. Three of the top 10 burgers that made the list were from McDonald's, Five Guys and In-N-Out, all without buns. Assuming the meat isn't overly processed, these could be sensible choices, the doctors said. "The cheeseburgers are a better choice because you're getting protein and fat and a little bit of lettuce," Struble said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The Wendy's baked potato isn't a terrible option either, Powell said, because "then at least you know what you're eating." Powell advised people to look for salads when dining out and to be mindful of the dressings' ingredients. She keeps olive oil in her office to dress salads and adds sea salt and black pepper, she said.  "It's not the most exciting thing, but it gets the job done," Powell said. Chipotle is one of the best fast-food options when it comes to prioritizing macronutrients, namely protein and fat, Struble said. "You can choose the high-protein options, and there is fiber with the beans — black beans in particular," Struble said. "Avoid the highly processed carbs with the tortillas and the chips and the white rice." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The salsa and vegetables at Chipotle also offer vitamins and micronutrients, Struble said. The guacamole is a good source of fiber and healthy fats, she added. For summer travelers seeking healthy food on the road, Powell recommended stopping at grocery stores instead of fast-food restaurants. There's also the added benefit of getting some exercise you wouldn't get by going through a drive-thru, she said. Struble encouraged people to avoid the "chemically laden, addictive, yummy products" common at fast-food chains and gas stations, "even if it says gluten-free."  Many so-called healthy food products, she said, are misleading. "Even the protein shakes are not great, because they're packed with sugar and highly processed," Struble said. Pack food ahead of time when you can, the doctors advised.  When you do eat fast food, remind yourself it's a one-time thing done out of necessity and not part of a routine, Powell said. Fox News Digital reached out to Chick-fil-A, Chipotle and Taco Bell for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ad3ecee6011c3f4e95a18 Mackenzie Shirilla's texts surface as 'hell on wheels' driver's appeal collides with Netflix's 'The Crash' te 2026-05-30T12:11:24.551Z Mackenzie Shirilla's texts surface as 'hell on wheels' driver's appeal collides with Netflix's 'The Crash' Newly released jail calls and text messages are shedding fresh light on the case of Mackenzie Shirilla, the Ohio woman dubbed "hell on wheels," whose murder conviction is back in the spotlight thanks to Netflix’s "The Crash." Shirilla, now 21, is serving two concurrent terms of 15 years to life in person for killing Dominic Russo, 20, and Davion Flanagan, 19, after prosecutors said she deliberately slammed her Toyota Camry into a brick building in Strongsville, Ohio, on July 31, 2022. Prosecutors argued at trial that Shirilla smashed into the building to end her toxic relationship with Russo, and Flanagan just happened to be along for the ride. The records, released by Strongsville Police Department and reported by Fox 8, come as Shirilla recently asked the Ohio Supreme Court to review her case for an appeal. OHIO TEEN WHO INTENTIONALLY KILLED BOYFRIEND IN HIGH-SPEED CRASH LEFT TWISTED ONLINE TRIBUTES TO HIM Shirilla's case is back in the limelight after Netflix's new series, "The Crash." SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Since the documentary was released on May 15, police have released text messages between Shirilla and her boyfriend, Russo, as well as jailhouse calls and bodycam footage from the day of the crash, according to Fox 8. The texts, reviewed by the local outlet, reveal that Shirilla complained to Russo about blackouts years before the crash and again just weeks before it, including a July 2, 2022, message in which she described what she called her "worst black out." PARENTS OUTRAGED BY HOMEY PRISON LIFE FOR DRIVER WHO KILLED THEIR SON: 'HOW IS THIS JUSTICE?' Shirilla’s attorneys have argued that medical evidence could support her claim that she blacked out before the July 31, 2022, crash that killed Russo and Flanagan. SEND US A TIP HERE But other messages painted a darker picture of the couple’s relationship. Shirilla reportedly messaged, "THIS IS WHY I J WANNA F---ING KMS [kill myself]" and "I’m gonna kill someone." In another message, according to Fox 8, she told Russo to "treat the girl who would die for you a little better." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST In March 2022, Russo allegedly texted that Shirilla "hit me" and "tried to throw a rock at me." Along with the new text messages, her father, Steve Shirilla, has been placed on administrative leave from his job at a Catholic school for participating in the documentary, according to WOIO-TV. According to the outlet, the school, Mary Queen of Peace School, sent a letter to families said that is investigating claims that a teacher at the school "has demonstrated poor judgment." Fox News Digital has reached out to the Mary Queen of Peace School for comment. The messages have resurfaced as Shirilla’s lawyers asked the Ohio Supreme Court to review whether her postconviction claims should be heard after a lower court ruled her petition was filed one day too late. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB In a filing with the Ohio Supreme Court reviewed by Fox News Digital, Shirilla’s attorneys argue her trial lawyers failed to adequately investigate evidence that she suffered from Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS. The syndrome they say could have caused her to lose consciousness before the crash. The defense says the condition was only "cursorily referenced" at trial, despite Shirilla and her family allegedly putting her attorneys on notice about it. Her lawyers now argue trial counsel should have dug deeper and sought expert testimony to explain whether POTS could account for Shirilla’s failure to brake before impact. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley "believes without question that Mackenzie Shirilla is guilty of murder," his office said in a May 27 statement. "We are confident that any court that reviews this case will come to the same conclusion." Before delivering her verdict in 2023, Cuyahoga County Judge Nancy Margaret Russo said Shirilla was on a "mission." "This was not reckless driving. This was murder," the judge said at the time as Shirilla wept in court. "She had a mission, and she executed it with precision. The mission was death." Fox News Digital has reached out to Shiirilla's attorneys for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ad3d8ee6011c3f4e95a0f When airline pilots say there are safety issues, we need policymakers to listen and act te 2026-05-30T12:11:04.554Z When airline pilots say there are safety issues, we need policymakers to listen and act This summer, millions of Americans will head to the airport, ready for long-awaited vacations, family visits and once-in-a-lifetime adventures. They will pack their bags, shuffle through airport security lines and make their way through crowded terminals. On board, they’ll buckle their seat belts, hear the safety briefing and settle in for the flight ahead. Throughout it all, they will trust that every layer of the aviation system is working as it should. That trust is well-placed. The U.S. aviation system remains the safest in the world because it is built upon layers of protection: highly skilled pilots, rigorous training, strong standards and coordination that helps crews identify risks before they become emergencies. Today, those layers are under growing pressure. More traffic, more complexity and aging infrastructure. Recently identified gaps in safety technology are also narrowing the margin for error. Most passengers never see the full spectrum of the U.S. air safety system at work. As pilots, we see it every day. We have a responsibility to prioritize the safety of every flight and the authority to delay, cancel, abort or divert when necessary. We are trained to gather the full picture before takeoff — weather, fuel, alternate airports — and to keep evaluating risk until the aircraft is safely parked at the gate. It is a duty we take seriously. That’s why we cannot stand by when the aviation system is sending clear warning signs. Over the past 15 months, the signs of strain have become impossible to ignore. A fatal midair collision near Washington National Airport. A deadly runway collision at LaGuardia. A growing list of near misses. An aging air traffic control system. Persistent controller staffing shortages. Each is concerning on its own. Together, they point to a system that’s being stretched thin. 'WARNING SIGNS WERE ALL THERE' BEFORE DEADLY DC MID-AIR CRASH, FORMER AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER SAYS Reducing this risk requires sustained investment in the technology, infrastructure and people who keep the system moving safely. That means modernizing air traffic control systems, replacing outdated equipment and ensuring there are enough fully trained controllers. Congress made an important down payment on air traffic control modernization last year, but the work cannot stop there. The system needs sustained, long-term funding to keep pace with increasingly crowded airspace. Strengthening the system also means equipping pilots with the latest technology on the flight deck. The House-passed ALERT Act takes important steps in response to the 2025 crash near Washington National Airport, but it does not go far enough to close the safety gaps it exposed. Chief among them is the need for a simple, commonsense standard: All aircraft operating in the busiest and most complex airspace in the country should be required to use the same real-time tracking and alerting technology to prevent collisions. Today, commercial aircraft flying near major U.S. airports are generally required to use ADS-B Out, which broadcasts real-time information about a plane’s location, altitude, speed and direction. But ADS-B In — the technology that receives that information and displays nearby aircraft for pilots on flight deck screens — is still not required. It’s a problem that is only compounded when military and other government aircraft operating in busy civilian airspace aren’t required to transmit the same data as commercial airliners. FOOTAGE SHOWS MOMENTS BEFORE FRONTIER AIRLINES JET STRUCK PERSON ON DENVER AIRPORT RUNWAY That’s why any final aviation safety bill must require a full, integrated ADS-B In safety suite. Pilots need more than the ALERT Act’s narrow update to the existing collision avoidance system, especially one that would provide limited capability at low altitudes and wouldn’t work on runways and taxiways. A full ADS-B In suite, as required in the Senate-passed ROTOR Act, would give pilots a clearer picture of nearby aircraft in the air and on the airport surface, along with early visual and audible alerts when the system determines that another aircraft may pose a collision risk. This added time can help pilots spot the aircraft sooner and decide if evasive action is needed. Coupled with fewer exemptions for military and government aircraft and a firmer deadline for mandating use, the ROTOR Act would help prevent a tragedy like the fatal midair collision in Washington from ever happening again. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION When proven technology is available today and the consequences are too great to ignore, Congress should not settle for a partial fix to this recently identified gap. Every pilot is trained to pay attention to warning lights, but a warning does not mean disaster is inevitable. It means something needs attention before the situation escalates. That is where our aviation system is today. Flying remains safe, but recent accidents, near misses and technology gaps have made clear that the system passengers and shippers rely on is under strain. As summer travel surges, Congress has an opportunity to strengthen the layers of safety that protect millions of passengers. It should start by listening to the people who see the pressure building inside that system every day: pilots. Lawmakers shouldn’t choose between ROTOR and ALERT — they should pass the best of both. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ad3c4ee6011c3f4e95a06 Pro wrestling star Killer Kross shares sweet, life-altering moment when a cat came into his life te 2026-05-30T12:10:44.626Z Pro wrestling star Killer Kross shares sweet, life-altering moment when a cat came into his life Killer Kross is known as a terror in the ring, perhaps even a "killer." He’s let his blood and guts in the squared circle over the entirety of his professional wrestling career and has worked his way up to becoming the Major League Wrestling (MLW) world heavyweight champion, fending off dozens of other men in Battle Riot VIII in January. While he may be a nightmare for his opponents, he has a heart of gold. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Kross logged on for an interview with Fox News Digital to talk about MLW’s new partnership with Veeps. During the chat, Kross’ cat jumped onto his lap. Naturally, the next question was about the animal. He explained how he and his wife, pro wrestler Scarlett Bordeaux, brought the cat into their lives. He said he was allergic to cats for his entire life "So, I’m allergic to cats, like deathly allergic. My wife and I, about a year and a half ago, noticed there’s a kitten at our door," Kross said. "And every once in a while, we would see stray cats around. Even when we’re on trips and stuff, we were in Thailand, there were dogs everywhere. We would always, I don’t know man, we always feel compelled to feed them. So, this kitten was at our door. Clearly a stray. No collar. You can just tell. It was all f’d up. "And so she put out a little bit of tuna for this cat. We’ve done that before. We didn’t see the cat for like a week or two. The cat comes back and we’re like damn. It still doesn’t have a home, it’s still alive. We started to, whenever we saw the cat – it wasn’t every day in the beginning – but whenever we saw it, we would feet it. And then it starts bringing pieces of mice and starts leaving it at the door. You know how they say, like, they bring you gifts? … I had to look it up. I didn’t know anything about cats. If I came into contact with a cat, hives, my eyes would close. I’d gotta go to the hospital. And this thing, eventually, just kinda stuck around." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Kross said there quickly came a dire situation in which they felt that they needed to keep the cat as safe as possible – a hurricane. "And, there was a hurricane. We were like, ‘I’d love to bring it into the house, but you understand what happens,’ and she was like, ‘Yeah, I know.’ This thing stayed at our door during a hurricane," he told Fox News Digital. "We felt so bad but my wife bought a house for it. She bought like cat structures and toys they could put their claws on. She got it set up so it could essentially live at the front door so it would get killed by the hurricane. It stayed there. It went int the house and everything. It lived at our front door for six months or something. "Like again, I can’t touch this thing. And I’m sitting out there one day and I’m making sure that it’s comfortable and its eating and it starts walking along my leg. So, I decide to pet it – got some hives. Eventually after a while, I wasn’t getting hives on my hand anymore. Then, one day, the thing gets attacked. It’s bleeding all over the place. We don’t know what happened." Kross said they had to get the cat to a veterinarian and he shelled out some big bucks to make sure the animal was happy, healthy and comfortable. "So, I paid thousands of dollars to take it to a vet. It let me pick it up – this is a stray by the way. It was very friendly with us. It didn’t behave like a stray, which was so strange. So, we took it to the vet. We got it blood tested. No blood-borne pathogens. It didn’t have any diseases or whatnot. It paid for its surgery – thousands of bucks," he told Fox News Digital. "We had to put a cone on its head. We can’t let a stray out there with a cone on its head. So, we cleared out a room in our house and we got a full setup with an automatic cat litter box and everything. We have two dogs – the dogs love the cat. "They all lay together, they sleep together, they play together. And the dogs would let us know when the cat was at the front door back when it was stray. And every once in a while, we’d bring the dog’s out and we’d hold the dogs and it’d get near the cat, so they could all kinda be in distance. But now the cat lives with us and I don’t have allergies to the cat anymore. I don’t know what the heck happened. My first time in my life I’ve had a cat. It’s awesome. It’s a hilarious personality. It’s very smart. Sometimes you don’t think its listening to you but it knows exactly what you’re saying and it follows directives and knows its name. And when I call it when it’s in the backyard, the cat comes in. The cat and the dogs have a great routine. It’s wonderful." "Killer" may be Kross’ gimmick in the ring, but he’s far from that outside of the ring. The new season of "MLW Fusion" will debut on the global streaming platform, for free, on Saturday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1acf16ee6011c3f4e95942 WWE Clash in Italy 2026 preview, predictions and more te 2026-05-30T11:50:46.879Z WWE Clash in Italy 2026 preview, predictions and more Clash in Italy will be one of the biggest premium live events for WWE in the wake of WrestleMania 42, featuring four title matches and a rivalry renewed. It’s the latest Clash event to take place in Europe with this one occurring at Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. Last year, it took place in Paris and in 2024, it took place in Glasgow, Scotland. Both the Undisputed WWE Championship and World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line in Turin. While the show will take place late the evening in Italy, American fans can watch it on ESPN Unlimited at 2 p.m. ET and 11 a.m. PT on Sunday. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Read below for a preview and predictions for the card. == It’s a WrestleMania 42 rematch for the WWE Women’s Championship. Rhea Ripley defends her title against Jade Cargill after a monthslong feud that began when Ripley won the Women’s Elimination Chamber match. She won the title from Cargill at WrestleMania, but Cargill has vowed to take it back. Cargill pinned Ripley at Saturday Night’s Main event and has her eyes set on gold once more. Prediction: Ripley fends off Cargill to retain the title. == Becky Lynch told Sol Ruca that she hadn’t earned a shot at the Women’s Intercontinental Championship since she joined the WWE main roster, and while that may be true, "The Man" has put herself in a tough situation. She got herself disqualified at Saturday Night’s Main Event and was forced into a title match against Ruca – a match made by SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis. Ruca has been a rising talent since her debut on NXT. But going up against Lynch will be her biggest challenge yet. Prediction: Lynch shows why she’s the "greatest" women’s wrestler of all time and retains the title. == It’s the second matchup of two of the most dominant forces that WWE has to offer. "The Ruler" vs. "The Beast" II will certainly bring hard-hitting action to the fans in Turin. Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 and it seemed as though Lesnar was retiring. He left his boots and gloves in the ring, Paul Heyman in tears and waved goodbye to the crowd in Las Vegas. Lesnar made his triumphant return on "Monday Night Raw" and attacked Femi before he could hold his open challenge. Lesnar hit Femi with four F-5s and set up a rematch for Clash in Italy. Prediction: Lesnar gets the win here and sets up a third and final match for later in the summer. == CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Cody Rhodes s in the midst of his third Undisputed WWE Championship reign after winning the title from Drew McIntyre earlier this year. He defended the title against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42. Gunther has stepped up as a formidable challenger after Paul Heyman cashed in Gunther’s favor on "Friday Night SmackDown." Gunther didn’t initially sign the contract for the match and had to beat Royce Keys to earn the No. 1 contender spot. The two have gone back and forth since then, leading up to their battle at Clash in Italy. However, Gunther has been without gold for quite a while and has retired two WWE legends. It might be his time. Prediction: Gunther leaves Turin with the championship. == Tribal Combat matches have been reserved for members of The Bloodline over the years with the winner sitting at the Head of the Table of the Anoa’i wrestling dynasty. Reigns has won the match twice – against Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa, forcing them to "acknowledge" him as their "Tribal Chief." Reigns has been trying to make Jacob Fatu to "acknowledge" him after beating him at Backlash to retain the title. Fatu has been unrelenting and challenged him to Tribal Combat, which should end the bitter feud. It will be a chaotic and hardcore affair come Sunday. Prediction: Reigns retains the championship, expanding his dominance over the Raw roster. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1acd45ee6011c3f4e9591b Fire Up True American Flavor on the Grill to Celebrate America 250 te 2026-05-30T11:43:01.356Z Fire Up True American Flavor on the Grill to Celebrate America 250 (StatePoint) As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, backyards across the country are gearing up for a milestone summer — and the grill is once again at the heart of the celebration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1acd30ee6011c3f4e95912 Fire Up True American Flavor on the Grill to Celebrate America 250 te 2026-05-30T11:42:40.398Z Fire Up True American Flavor on the Grill to Celebrate America 250 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1acd1bee6011c3f4e95903 Help Your Little Ones Learn te 2026-05-30T11:42:19.425Z Help Your Little Ones Learn (NAPSI)—If any of the nearly 20 million children under 5 in America these days is one you care about, here’s news you may be interested to learn: According to a recent report from the Australian Department of Education, the importance… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1acd06ee6011c3f4e958fa Help Your Little Ones Learn te 2026-05-30T11:41:58.954Z Help Your Little Ones Learn A new tablet-based curriculum targets the critical early years and aims to bring pre-kindergarten children to first-grade level within a year using colorful easy-to-understand concepts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1accd2ee6011c3f4e958bb AB Hernandez advances in California state championship as Save Women's Sports activists rally nearby te 2026-05-30T11:41:06.235Z AB Hernandez advances in California state championship as Save Women's Sports activists rally nearby Transgender athlete AB Hernandez advanced in three girls' jumping events, earning the top place in two, during the preliminary round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) state track & field championships on Friday. Hernandez, who has been at the center of a national controversy for competing in girls' competitions dating back to last May, will now contend for the state title in girls' long jump, high jump and triple jump on Saturday evening. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Friday's events took place against the backdrop of a nearby "Save Girls Sports" rally, as California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton spoke in defense of protecting girls' sports alongside several local activists and an Olympic gold medalist. Hernandez appeared in a video with Democrat gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer earlier that day. Hernandez, representing Jurupa Valley High School, took the top spot in the girls' long jump with a score of 20-05.50 over Ellie McCuskey-Hay of St. Ignatius, who managed 19-11.25 for second place. As the sun set over Veteran's Memorial Stadium in Clovis, Hernandez then competed in two events simultaneously, as the high jump and triple jump did not adhere to their previously announced schedules. Hernandez punched a ticket to the finals in both. Hernandez won the triple jump handily with a 41' 8.5, while Zylah Coleman of St. Ignatius finished second with a 40' 3.25. But Hernandez only finished tied for fourth in high jump. It is the first time since the postseason started that Hernandez did not finish in first place in any of the three events the athlete competes in. CALIFORNIA CHAMPIONSHIP TRACK MEET FORCES TRANS ATHLETE TO SHARE TOP PODIUM SPOT WITH BIOLOGICAL FEMALE The infamous legend of AB Hernandez wrote its next epic chapter as the day started with a video appearance alongside Steyer. In the video, posted to Steyer's social media account, Hernandez spoke about being "outed" and "doxed." "I've been outed like, so many times over and over, you know doxed, where I go to school, so I feel like, more safety aspect, and not just supporting but..." Hernandez began, before Steyer added, "protecting." "Yeah, protection," Hernandez responded. Steyer went on to say that he "totally agrees." "It's the job of the governor to stand between danger and Californians. And I mean it, and to make sure that people are safe, and to protect them from all the maligned influences in this world. And I take that super super seriously for you. And I'm so proud of you for what you're doing," Steyer said. Steyer then posed for a photo with Hernandez and the athlete's mother, Nereyda Hernandez. A "Save Girls Sports" rally, headlined by California gubernatorial candidate Hilton, also preceded competitions on Friday. STEVE HILTON RIPS STEYER FOR TRANS ATHLETE SUPPORT, LEADS 'SAVE GIRLS SPORTS' RALLY AT TRACK TITLE MEET Former NCAA women's soccer player Sophia Lorey organized the rally, as Hilton, California state superintendent candidate Sonja Shaw, and Olympic gold medalist Stephanie Brown. "The message being sent to female athletes is clear, your opportunities, your records, your placement, and your hard work comes second to males," Lorey said. Shaw urged Californians to stand up and speak up about the issue, saying "history is going to remember those who stood up, and those who stood silent." Hilton spoke near the end of the conference, calling out Gov. Gavin Newsom. "After all your lectures about compassion and justice and fairness, and there's something you say is deeply unfair and you've done absolutely nothing about it because you won't stand up to the fringe far-left ideologues that control your party," Hilton said. The California girls' track and field postseason has been overshadowed by political theater for two years in a row now over the Hernandez controversy. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) reinstituted a pilot program that awards any female athlete who finished behind Hernandez one spot higher, resulting in Hernandez sharing podium spots with females in the last two rounds of the state tournament. That policy will continue into the state finals this weekend. Saturday night's finals will see Hernandez look to get back to the top of the podium, alongside the second-place female finisher of course, in long jump, high jump and triple jump. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1accbeee6011c3f4e958b2 Gunther calls Cody Rhodes 'the perfect symbol of the crumbling American dream' ahead of WWE Clash in Italy te 2026-05-30T11:40:46.234Z Gunther calls Cody Rhodes 'the perfect symbol of the crumbling American dream' ahead of WWE Clash in Italy Cody Rhodes and Gunther faced off to end "Friday Night SmackDown" as the former will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against the latter at Clash in Italy on Sunday. Rhodes had plenty to be upset about. Gunther was forced into a title match thanks to a favor that Paul Heyman owed him. Gunther attacked Rhodes from behind multiple times in the week since. Gunther promised that the sneak attacks were over as he came out to address Rhodes. Gunther had pointed words for Rhodes, again. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "I’m pretty new to 'SmackDown' but figured out pretty quickly that this show has to be all about you," Gunther began. "And if it’s not about you, you find a way to make it about yourself. And it might not be your fault, Cody, because you’re just a product of the culture you grew up in where egotism and narcissism and nepotism gets rewarded. It gets you one ahead of everybody else. And it’s very fitting that your name is the ‘American Nightmare’ because right now, you’re the perfect symbol of the crumbling American dream. "I know what you’re thinking, it may be low-hanging fruit. But I’m talking about the concept of the American dream. What they told me as a boy is if you want to max out your life, you got to leave home behind, you got to move to America and from discipline, hard work and sacrifice, you can achieve it all. I’ve done that. I’ve earned the position that I’m in. Whereas for you, everything was just one phone call away." Gunther went over Rhodes’ pro wrestling career and everything that he did was just one phone call away. He said that made Rhodes "a little, entitled brat." Gunther said, for him, all of that was unnecessary. He said his goal was to "protect this sacred sport" from people like him and that he was a "mark" for himself. Rhodes said Gunther was a "liar." "Yeah because every kid dreams of becoming a professional wrestler, of carrying the ‘chip and not getting that attention, right? You don’t want the attention that comes with carrying the WWE championship. You don’t want to be on the poster for Clash in Italy. You don’t want to be on the first hour of ESPN on the featured match. You don’t want the third-party appearance, the talk shows, the media, you don’t want the weight that comes with the WWE championship. You don’t want a crowd that knows and signs every single word of your song. You don’t want that? "I’m going to tell you something – I know that you want it. Otherwise, I’d be talking to a 330-pound version of yourself in front of a couple hundred people at an indie show. But instead, I’m talking to the most refined, most dangerous, the peak form of an athlete you have made yourself." Rhodes said he was going to come "this close" that Gunther "desperately" seeks and that he was going to find out the worst thing he could ever find out. "You’re just not that good," reminding Gunther that he was "easy to find, but hard to beat." Gunther shot back that he took out legends like Goldberg, A.J. Styles and John Cena and that Rhodes would be next on his list. Sami Zayn left Cody Rhodes in the ring to get attacked by Gunther last week on "Friday Night SmackDown." Gunther put Rhodes in a sleeper hold while Zayn turned his back and walked down the ramp following his own loss to the undisputed WWE champion. Zayn addressed Rhodes early in the night. Rhodes and Zayn met in the back. The "American Nightmare" said he had nothing to say to Zayn after last week. "Maybe you should. Maybe you should start by saying you’re ‘sorry.’ Last week, I didn’t ask for a fight with you," Zayn said. "I didn’t want to fight my friend. You asked for that fight. And even still, in spite of that, in spite of everything that’s gone on between you and me, when Gunther got involved last week and he started to choke you out, what did I do? I had your back. I took care of him. I did the right thing. I tried to help you. And how did you repay me? You stuck me with the Cross Rhodes from behind like a knife in my back." Rhodes questioned Zayn’s sentiments. He reminded Zayn that he was the one who watched him get choked out. "I wanted to help, Cody. Every instinct in me was saying, ‘Help him. Help him.’ I wanted to do that. You know why? Because that’s how I’m wired. I’m a good guy," Zayn said. "I’m the last real good guy around here apparently. And it took everything in me not to help you right there  You know why I didn’t? Because as I watched life fade from your eyes my instinct in that moment was to leave you there so you could learn a lesson." Rhodes, apoplectic, said that when he was finished with Gunther, "hopefully I could teach you a lesson, too." Zayn continued to have his therapy session with Johnny Gargano. But Gargano was still catatonic. Matt Cardona interrupted the chat and Zayn tried to show Gargano he was still getting disrespected. Zayn challenged Cardona to a match before the night was over. The crowd was hot for Rhea Ripley as Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab came down to the ring to addressed fans in Barcelona. Cargill reminded them that she was "one-of-one" and didn’t need their approval. Michin said the "future is now." Just as Cargill’s group was getting warmed up Ripley interrupted them. Ripley and Cargill will square off for the WWE Women’s Championship at Clash in Italy on Sunday – a week after Cargill pinned the champion in a six-woman tag team match at Saturday Night’s Main Event. "Jade, every single week you come out here and try to throw around your dominance acting like 90% of your success isn’t you using people to try to make yourself look better," Ripley said. "And the detail you continue to forget is when it’s just you and me in this ring, I beat you. I beat you at WrestleMania, and this Sunday, I’m gonna beat you again. So, you can continue to throw around your self-claimed dominance, because when the match is done, you will be looking up at your true champion." Cargill smirked as the crow rallied behind "Mami." "Do you hear how stupid you sound?" Cargill asked. "You really think this division revolves around you? No, these women that you talk about, they’re with me because they want a piece of power and you, you’re so damn weak that you need to work with women who don’t even like you." Ripley didn’t come alone. As soon as Cargill mentioned Ripley’s cronies, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss made their way down to the ring. Flair told Cargill to not confuse her own "hype for ignorance." Bliss agreed that Cargill had an "ego of a legend," but against Bliss and Flair, she had the "resume of a rookie." SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis came down and made a match between Bliss and Cargill after they exchanged fighting words. The four women on the outside eventually got into a brawl while Cargill and Bliss continued to battle in the ring. Bliss missed on Twisted Bliss. Cargill hit Jaded and pinned Bliss for the win. Cargill added another blow, hitting Jaded on Bliss again onto a chair. Ripley and Flair came back out and chased Cargill out before any more damage could be done. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Trick Williams has been on fire since he made his debut on the SmackDown roster a few months ago. He’s capitalized on every opportunity was afforded to him, including winning the United States Championship at WrestleMania 42 over Sami Zayn. Williams said there hadn’t been a better superstar to prove that he’s the future of pro wrestling than him. He declared himself a participant for the King of the Ring Tournament As his legacy grew, the ghosts from NXT past have haunted him. Carmelo Hayes continued to hover around Williams as it has appeared the two have been on a collision course for quite some time. Hayes interrupted Williams’ speech right after he made his decree. Hayes said King of the Ring was "grown folks business" and that once he took care of Ricky Saints, he was going to deal with Williams. But Williams said Hayes was being "melodramatic" and suggested that Hayes was making excuses. "If you grew an inch for every time you made an excuse, then maybe … you can see Trick Williams face-to-face, eye-to-eye, man-to-man and realize I’m just better than you," Williams said as the two got nose-to-nose. Saints came out and said no one wanted a "telenovela" and they wanted to see him. Saints said that once he was done with Hayes, he was going after the U.S. title. Williams said that Saints made him "sick." As Saints retorted, Williams hit him with a backhand slap. He said that the winner between Hayes and Saints would get the next title shot. Hayes and Saints would both get counted out in their match. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1aca66ee6011c3f4e9585d How a Rhodes Scholar with ties to Cuba's president organized the convoy that brought Hasan Piker to Havana te 2026-05-30T11:30:46.947Z How a Rhodes Scholar with ties to Cuba's president organized the convoy that brought Hasan Piker to Havana This article is the third installment in a three-part Fox News Digital investigative series examining allegations that the Communist Party of Cuba built and cultivated transnational influence networks inside through nonprofits, activist organizations, solidarity campaigns, labor unions, educational exchanges and political delegations. When President Donald Trump intensified sanctions pressure on Cuba's communist government earlier this year, Twitch streamer Hasan Piker said he turned to a friend for advice. "I hit my friend up, David Adler, and I was like, 'What do we do?'" Piker recalled in an online interview. "And he's like, 'I'm already working on it.'" What followed, according to Piker's own account, was the assembly of a transnational convoy that brought hundreds of activists, politicians, journalists and organizers from dozens of countries to Cuba, delivering an estimated 40 tons of supplies as part of a campaign branded "Nuestra América Convoy," or "Our America Convoy." The remarks offer one of the clearest public disclosures to date of how the popular streamer became involved in a trip that is now drawing scrutiny from federal investigators. Fox News Digital exclusively reported a week ago that Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control recently issued administrative subpoenas to Piker and CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin, seeking records related to their Cuba travel, communications and financial activity connected to the convoy, according to sources familiar with the investigation. The requests sought travel records, communications and financial records related to Cuba activities, including possible contacts with Cuban government personnel or entities. Public attention surrounding the trip has largely focused appropriately on CodePink, Piker, Shanghai-based American Marxist tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham, and Singham's wife, Jodie Evans, who posted a selfie photo with Piker in Havana. On Monday, Piker raised the attention of even U.S. officials when he said he believes the "real goal" of the Treasury Department investigation is Singham, because he funds "political operations" in the U.S. But an analysis of hundreds of hours of Piker's livestreams and interviews compiled by computer engineer Jennica Pounds, a data scientist known online as "Data Republican," repeatedly points to a lesser-known organization that played a central role in planning the mission: Progressive International, run by Piker's friend, Adler. "What makes Progressive International so dangerous is that, by co-opting progressive values, it provides political legitimacy to authoritarian regimes with longstanding records of repression and gross human rights violations, and whose purpose is to destroy the United States," said Gelet Martinez Fragela, a Cuban American journalist based in Boca Raton, Fla. "That is precisely the propaganda strategy of the Cuban regime, which has historically used solidarity groups and activist networks as cover to build alliances, raise funds and maintain power while continuing to embed itself within illicit and anti-democratic networks around the world," she told Fox News Digital. Born in Cuba, Martinez Fragela has been investigating the government of Cuba's influence in the Western Hemisphere for years, mapping the network it builds activists, nonprofits and governments to activate support for the Communist Party of Cuba. Her website, ADNCuba.com, is blocked on the island. HASAN PIKER NAMES PRO-CCP TYCOON SINGHAM AS FINANCIER OF 'POLITICAL MOVEMENTS' DESPITE NONPROFIT VENEER Progressive International is one of the most important of the 145 nonprofits, labor groups, advocacy organizations and activist collectives that Fox News Digital identified as part of a network, mobilizing in support of the Cuban government and the Communist Party of Cuba. Together, the organizations report about $1 billion in combined annual revenue. They are rallying this week to run to the streets in support of Cuba if the U.S. wages military action on the country. Founded in 2020, Progressive International emerged from a political initiative launched by Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders, a member of the increasingly powerful Democratic Socialists of America, and former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis, a far-left politician, after a gathering of activists in Burlington, Vt., from Nov. 29 through Dec. 1, 2018, where organizers called for a new "international progressive movement." Adler was at the meeting. Today Adler leads a 501(c)(3) nonprofit called Progressive International Exchange Inc., based in Calabasas, Calif., with EIN 93-3021918. Its most recent IRS Form 990 reported only $261,039 in annual revenue and $215,772 in net assets. It isn't clear if the U.S. nonprofit is related to the "Progressive International" coalition, which is based in Athens, Greece, coordinating massive mobilizations, like the Cuba convoy, conferences and public actions. Progressive International and Adler didn't respond to a request for comment. At the center of the organization is Adler, who was born in Encino, Calif., graduated from Brown University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar, and trained at Oxford University as a political economist. He previously directed policy for Varoufakis' "Democracy in Europe Movement," known as "DiEM25," and served on Sanders' foreign policy advisory team before becoming Progressive International's general coordinator. In 2024, Germany actually barred Varoufakis for leading polarizing anti-Israel protests with local Palestinians. Varoufakis wrote that the decision reflected Germany's "turn to repression." According to the public record, Adler occupies an unusual position inside the Cuba solidarity movement, with close ties with the Communist Party of Cuba. Last year, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel publicly intervened on Adler's behalf when Israeli authorities detained him when he joined a flotilla to Israel, supposedly carrying "aid" to Palestinians in Gaza. A Jewish American, Adler shared a video of himself from the boat awkwardly calling his parents to tell them that he was on the flotilla to Gaza. Qatar's state-funded anti-Israel TV network, Al Jazeera, shared the video on social media with childhood photos of Adler and its own propaganda spin, writing, "David Adler called his parents from the deck of a flotilla boat to tell them he had joined the mission to Gaza. He is one of many Jewish activists who say they can no longer stay on the sidelines." In much the same way, the convoy to Cuba was blasted to the world from Havana with an anti-U.S. propaganda theme, criticizing America's "imperialism." During the convoy's visit to Cuba in March, Adler could be seen in a VIP seat beside Díaz-Canel, as the president listened politely to Adler and later pumped his fist in the air during an event sponsored by the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, known as ICAP. As reported, generations of activists traveled to Cuba through labor brigades, educational exchanges, solidarity delegations and political tours organized through institutions connected to the Cuban state, including the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, or ICAP, and the Venceremos Brigade, now a fiscally-sponsored project of the People's Forum in the Singham network. It's led today by Fernando González Llort, one of the "Cuban Five" intelligence officers convicted in the United States on espionage-related charges. A spokesperson from the Embassy of Cuba told Fox News Digital that it isn't engaged in any operations of malign foreign influence and is simply trying to protect the state's sovereignty. LAWMAKERS RAISE ALARM OVER NEVILLE ROY SINGHAM'S $278M NETWORK SPREADING CCP PROPAGANDA IN THE U.S. An advisory council of Progressive International includes Mariela Castro Espín, a member of Cuba's National Assembly and the daughter of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, indicted earlier this month by the U.S. for murder. "That fact that Mariela Castro has a position of power with Progressive International is not insignificant," said Martinez Fragela, the Cuban American journalist. "In plain terms, it means that a member of the Castro family, a senior figure within the Cuban Communist Party, a member of Cuba’s National Assembly of People’s Power, and part of the broader Cuban political apparatus is involved in guiding the direction of the organization." In one interview, Piker described himself as "good friends" with Progressive International organizers. In another, he identified Adler and Varoufakis by name when discussing the organization. Adler later appeared on Piker's livestream, where Piker described him as "someone who I have the honor of calling a comrade." Adler replied, "Thanks, brother. It's a pleasure to be here." The organization's role in the March convoy was extensive. The Nuestra América Convoy wasn't a spontaneous jaunt. Progressive International described it as an international operation involving approximately 650 delegates from 33 countries and 120 organizations. The mission combined charter flights, maritime flotillas and aid shipments carrying food, medicine, medical supplies and solar panels to Cuba. Piker documented part of the operation himself and part of his defense against scrutiny for making the trip to Cuba is that he went as "a journalist." PROGRESSIVE STREAMER BACKING MAMDANI SAYS CUBANS ARE ‘PARTYING IN THE F------ STREETS' AMID ENERGY CRISIS In his Cuba documentary, he showed himself boarding what he described as a "special plane" departing from Miami. It was the same plane that CodePink's Benjamin filmed as the one CodePink's delegation was flying to Cuba. In the film, Piker credited Progressive International, CodePink and the ANSWER Coalition for organizing the effort. "Shout out Code Pink, Answer Coalition, Progressive International," Piker said. "They set up a flight with medical aid, solar panels, food, numerous things that the Cuban population desperately needs." The participants included former British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, CodePink activists, labor organizers, international delegates and public figures from multiple countries. Before traveling, Piker said he consulted Ben Rhodes, former deputy national security adviser to President Barack Obama and a central figure in the administration's Cuba normalization effort. "I had talked to Ben Rhodes prior to going," Piker said. "And he said to me like, 'You're going to be very sad when you see it.'" Piker repeated the story in multiple interviews and public appearances after returning from Havana. After arriving in Havana, Piker said he largely embedded with "Belly of the Beast," a media organization named for a term that is used by communists and far-leftists to describe operating inside the U.S., the so-called "beast" in their propaganda. REVOLUTIONARY TOURISM:: INSIDE THE $600M MARRIAGE OF DARK MONEY AND FAR-LEFT AGITPROP "I locked in with Belly of the Beast," he later said. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Center for American Documentary Inc., based in Newton, Mass., serves as the fiscal sponsor for Belly of the Beast Films LLC, based in Ketchum, Idaho, according to public records. Tax filings show that Center for American Documentary gave Belly of the Beast $188,043 in 2024 for "film production services." Piker's resulting propaganda documentary from Cuba features interviews with several senior Cuban officials and institutional leaders, including Carlos Fernández de Cossío, Cuba's vice minister of foreign affairs, one of the country's highest-ranking diplomats, representing the Communist Party of Cuba. Piker also interviewed officials connected to Cuba's international medical missions as well as researchers working in the country's health-care and energy sectors. The convoy itself reflected a model that has existed inside the Cuba solidarity movement for decades. Investigators examining the modern Cuba solidarity movement increasingly view the Nuestra América Convoy as the latest evolution of that infrastructure, using the cover of "humanitarian aid" for political advocacy, propaganda generation and distribution and activist networking in a single international operation. The trip to Cuba was only one part of Progressive International's activities. In October 2025, when Adler participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza, he was detained by Israeli authorities after vessels attempted to challenge Israel's blockade. Following his release, Adler appeared on Piker's livestream and described another Progressive International initiative known as the Hague Group. "One of the things that we do at the Progressive International is help to coordinate a group that's called the Hague Group," Adler told Piker's audience. He described it as a coalition of countries committed to taking action on behalf of international law and the Palestinian cause. By March 2026, the Hague Group had grown into a coalition of approximately 40 countries coordinated through Progressive International's organizational infrastructure. WHO IS HASAN PIKER? MEET THE FAR-LEFT STREAMER WHO IS STIRRING UP CONTROVERSY ONLINE AND DIVIDING DEMOCRATS The overlap illustrates how the same organization that helped bring Piker to Cuba also operates across a broader network of international campaigns involving Cuba, Gaza and anti-sanctions activism. Federal investigators aren't examining protected political speech. Across thousands of transcripts, Piker consistently described the Cuba trip as a "humanitarian" mission and repeatedly stated that participants traveled under procedures authorized by Treasury. He has publicly maintained that he signed OFAC paperwork and complied with federal requirements. Instead, investigators are examining communications, financial records, travel logistics and possible contacts with Cuban government personnel or entities connected to the convoy, according to sources familiar with the inquiry. For investigators, the significance of the convoy extends beyond a single influencer's trip to Havana. The same organizations that organized the March mission — Progressive International, People's Forum, CodePink and the ANSWER Coalition — repeatedly appear throughout the broader Cuba "solidarity" infrastructure. What began decades ago through organizations such as ICAP and the Venceremos Brigade now operates through a modern network of nonprofits, media projects, international delegations, activist campaigns and political organizations. The March convoy that brought Piker to Cuba represents one of the most visible examples of that system in action, say Cuban Americans challenging the regime. And, to them, Piker's "comrade," Adler, represents a critical part of the network trying to keep communism alive in Cuba. Fox News Digital's Tessa Hoyos contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ac5f2ee6011c3f4e957b9 Some Black New Yorkers demand cash payments as only 'true form of justice' te 2026-05-30T11:11:46.065Z Some Black New Yorkers demand cash payments as only 'true form of justice' Some Black New Yorkers are demanding cash reparations from the government as state officials consider some form of compensation for slavery or other past racial injustices. "We need $800,000 for each foundation of Black Americans. That's simple," Aubrey Muhammud told Fox News Digital. "That's — in New York — that's about the cost of living that'll get you a home or a small business or for you to recover from any financial duress." The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies held a public hearing on Saturday. The hearing followed up on when Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2023 signed a bill for a "community commission to study the history of slavery in New York state" to examine "various forms of reparations." CHICAGO SUBURB EXPANDS CASH HANDOUTS AS RACE-BASED REPARATIONS PROGRAM FACES MAJOR LEGAL BATTLE The Empire State joins several other states and local municipalities looking to issue reparations in some form, compensating Black residents for slavery or other instances of racial injustice. A Chicago suburb — Evanston, Illinois — went as far as paying $25,000 in cash to Black residents to address past racial housing discrimination through its program.  "Certainly grateful that you all came up here today to enjoy and participate and lend your voice to this public hearing. Our theme today is truth before repair," commissioner Seanelle Hawkins told the audience. As the state considers reparations to Black Americans or any other group in some form, some advocates of reparations spoke up about the importance of the identity of foundational Black Americans to be recognized. The public hearing allowed for residents to share their experiences for the commission to gather input for their effort to examine past discriminatory policies and slavery in the United States. Many told Fox News Digital what they think reparations should look like. "I think it should be, me personally, I think there should be a new Freedmen's Bureau back and that is like a central bank almost to Black America and would be distributed to Black communities," Rex Burns said. BLACK CHICAGOANS CALL ON REPARATIONS FROM GOVERNMENT, MONEY DEPOSITS LIKE 'STIMULUS' CHECKS Some of the speakers represented "The United States Freedmen Project," a group of self-identified "foundational Black Americans" aiming to inform Americans about the distinctions between African Americans who are descendants of slaves and those who migrated to the country willingly. According to its website, the organization "is a non-partisan organization that seeks to fulfill the abandoned missions of the Freedmen's Bureau and the Freedmen's Savings and Trust Company." The Freedmen Project supporters argued that the reparations bill includes language that violates the Constitution. Therefore, state officials should instead base the reparations' eligibility criteria on "lineage." "It shouldn't only be a check, but it should start with a check," Brooke Lean told Fox News Digital.  Lean, wearing a shirt promoting the Freedmen Project, told Fox News Digital cash payments need to come first before other forms of reparations. "Then we can start addressing education issues, redlining issues, policing issues, all of these other issues that are badges and incidents of slavery." CHICAGO REPARATIONS ADVOCATES SAY FEDERAL GOV MORALLY OWES '7 QUADRILLION DOLLARS' IN SLAVE LABOR Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages, representing New York’s 22nd District, who helped draft the Reparations Commission legislation, said. "At the end of the day, we're a collective state. We are many people in one, and it's important that we hear from New Yorkers," Solages said. "And so our intention when drafting the legislation was for the Commission to hear from the New Yorkers and deliver a report." Some other locals who attended the public hearing identified themselves as "foundational Black Americans," explaining to Fox News Digital why cash payments are necessary. "I think that we are owed a debt," Caprice Reins said. Tanasia Poke said that financial compensation is the only way to achieve "true justice." "It's been the greatest impact to our community overall, generationally. And so, by policy and finance, it's how it's been institutionalized in the first place. It is the way to repair it," Poke said. Burns said cash payments are important because they're "tangible." "It's right in front of you," Burns said. "I'm for community building as well. I don't want cash to go to the wrong people." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ac5deee6011c3f4e957b0 BROADCAST BIAS: ‘The View’ whines about Giant scandal of NFL player introducing Trump te 2026-05-30T11:11:26.551Z BROADCAST BIAS: ‘The View’ whines about Giant scandal of NFL player introducing Trump The broadcast networks love athletes who use the platform of their stardom for "social justice," but showing support for President Donald Trump is treated like an endorsement of anti-social injustice. On May 22, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, a 23-year-old athlete from Utah headed into his second season in the NFL, appeared in front of the presidential seal to introduce Trump at a rally in the New York City suburbs for Republican Rep. Mike Lawler. Dart spoke for about 30 seconds. "What's up, what's up, what's up? Big Blue nation, it's a pleasure to be here! I gotta start this off with a 'Go Big Blue.' I would love if you all would follow me.'' After a few "Go Big Blue" chants, Dart finished: "What an honor, what a privilege it is to be here. And without further ado, I'm grateful, I'm honored, I'm pleasured to introduce the 45th and 47th President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump.'' This sounded like a young man who had been asked to introduce a president. He did not claim he was the greatest president of all time, or the Tom Brady of presidents, or anything beyond being honored to do the introduction. But the reaction against it was fierce. THE VIEW’S JOY BEHAR RAGES AT NEW YORK GIANTS QB JAXSON DART FOR INTRODUCING PRESIDENT TRUMP During Tuesday, May 26’s episode of "The View" on ABC, the opening announcer framed it: "Political football! The Giant controversy after quarterback Jaxson Dart kicked off a Trump rally." Joy Behar spoke for the woke: "For somebody to back a guy like Trump whose history of discrimination and racism goes back to housing discrimination in the '70s, DEI attacks and posting pictures of the Obamas as apes. When he's on a team that is 55%-60%, the NFL is that many people, that much percentage of Black people — that is just the definition of stupidity and racist, in my opinion." Sara Haines claimed, "that's the beauty of America, it's the most liberal belief, that we can have our own beliefs." That’s hilarious, since today’s liberals obviously don’t believe you have a right to support Trump. ABDUL CARTER DELETES CRITICISM OF TEAMMATE JAXSON DART EVEN AS NEW YORK RADIO HOST SHREDS HIM ON AIR Haines then added, "there would be consequences — you're the quarterback, which is a central player on that field … A leader, and the majority — it's actually 75% of the New York Giants and NFL as a whole are Black or non-White." You have to be a left-wing Democrat, or you're against the "non-White." Haines piled on with the idea that ending racial gerrymandering for Congress is a way to "disenfranchise" Blacks: "To not think about the most recent offenses from the ape video, to these voting rights things, which even people who aren't that dialed in are recognizing, ‘wait are you now just going to marginalize and completely disenfranchise.’ To have thought about how that might feel to your team, the ones that are on the field with you. I would have handled it differently." Then Behar joked that he’s going to be assaulted on the practice field: "Maybe he needs a little extra padding." It sounded like she enjoyed the idea of Dart getting some unnecessary roughness on the field. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Two years ago, Haines also blasted Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker after he gave a commencement address at a Catholic college in which he saluted his wife for being a homemaker. Haines claimed Butker was an extremist: "What this man is doing is not just a devout Catholic, this is someone who’s practicing something called the Traditional Latin Mass, which is divergent from the majority of Catholics. It’s compared to being cult-like and extremist like some religions in the Middle East and Asia. So, this is a very extreme religion." She proclaimed, "what I can say to him, as a Christian, is if you're using this to oppress the people or hold them down, you're not walking with Jesus." The broadcast network stars demand that athletes be leftist activists, not Trump fans. Sunny Hostin cited it as terrific when boxing great Muhammad Ali refused to fight in Vietnam and Black track stars John Carlos and Tommie Smith raised a Black-gloved fist for "Black Power" during the national anthem at the 1968 Olympics. But Dart merely introducing this president is somehow racially offensive: "For a certain community, the Black community, for me, this feels personal, and I think if you’re someone who attacks the community to which I belong, and you support that, that tells me two things. Either one, you agree with his politics, and you agree with biases, or you can be adjacent to it, stomach it, and that means you’re complicit in my view," Hostin said.  Inside the leftist bubble, you have two choices. You must oppose Trump, and oppose him loudly, or you will be accused of being "complicit," like you’re some kind of war criminal for having an opposing view. You can be a "civil rights" hero like Colin "Pig Socks" Kaepernick, or you can be some apparent MAGA villain like Jaxson Dart. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TIM GRAHAM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ac5caee6011c3f4e957a7 The celeb endorsements boosting Spencer Pratt's chances of becoming the next LA mayor te 2026-05-30T11:11:06.630Z The celeb endorsements boosting Spencer Pratt's chances of becoming the next LA mayor As Los Angeles voters prepare to head to the polls next week, reality TV star and online influencer-turned-mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has gained surprising momentum in the race for mayor. He's racked up endorsements from fellow reality stars as well as famous actors, musicians and media personalities. Despite a growing list of high-profile supporters, Pratt said in an interview on "Gutfeld!" on Thursday that celebrity endorsements are not a priority for his campaign. "I actually don't want celebrities to come out and endorse me," he said, adding the only endorsements he wants are from "the moms and the animal lovers in L.A." Fox News Digital breaks down the biggest names fueling Pratt's rise in the second-largest U.S. city ahead of the June 2 primary. During an April 15 episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," Rogan told Pratt he would vote for him if he could. "Listen, man. I'm voting for you. I can't vote for you, but I'm rooting for you," the world's most famous podcaster said in a sit-down with the mayoral candidate. Rogan relocated from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas in 2020. Still, he told Pratt: "If I lived in Los Angeles, no question whatsoever, I would vote for you." ROGAN BACKS REALITY TV STAR SPENCER PRATT’S BID FOR LA MAYOR, SAYS ‘I’D VOTE FOR YOU’ Comedian and radio personality Adam Carolla has repeatedly endorsed Pratt. On an April 21 episode of "The Adam Carolla Show," Pratt outlined his plans to "bring back common sense" to City Hall, and Carolla later wrote on Instagram that Pratt had his "full endorsement for mayor!" Carolla describes himself as a libertarian and supported Andrew Yang's Democratic primary run in the 2020 presidential election. The actor endorsed Pratt's mayoral bid during a May 23 exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, saying, "Go Spencer Pratt." Quaid has previously criticized LA Mayor Karen Bass for traveling to Ghana as the wildfires erupted. The actor was critical of city leaders over water shortages, budget cuts to Los Angeles Fire Department and the broader response to the wildfires. Pratt's meteoric rise in the campaign stemmed from viral videos of him speaking on the lot of his burned down house and promising to help rebuild Los Angeles. The reality star and heiress to the Hilton Hotels throne backed Pratt on April 24. She promoted "Spencer for Mayor" with a raised-hands emoji on his Instagram video showing the Airstream trailer he has been living in since his Pacific Palisades home was destroyed in the California wildfires. SPENCER PRATT'S HOLLYWOOD UPRISING GROWS AS KATHERINE MCPHEE AND DAVID FOSTER MOCK KAREN BASS AT FUNDRAISER Actor James Woods praised Pratt's mayoral debate performance in an X post, saying he was "surprisingly effective, direct, polite, and prepared." He also criticizing Partt's rivals Mayor Bass and Democrat Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman. "The other two have history as their enemy because everything they've done has been a catastrophe," Woods wrote. "He can absolutely win this thing." "Hot Mics" host Billy Bush threw his support behind Pratt after the mayoral debate on May 6. Many were surprised at how well Pratt fared and started taking him seriously as a candidate after his showdown with his two Democrat competitors. Bush said that Pratt "won that debate flat out" and calling him "relatable" and "likable" during an appearance on "Jesse Watters Primetime" earlier this month. He added that the Republican candidate running as an independent doesn't represent "MAGA" but does appeal to people who have "had enough of mismanagement in our government." Meghan McCain, conservative commentator and daughter of the late Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain, wrote on X that Pratt's debate performance was "the blueprint" for how "older millennials need to communicate and present their ideas and campaign messaging when running for office." McCain described Pratt as "10/10 no notes" and echoed Bush and other supporters when saying he "killed the debate" performance. Singer Katharine McPhee and her composer and record producer husband David Foster hosted a star-studded fundraiser for Pratt at their Brentwood Park home. Video went viral of McPhee serenading Pratt at the event. "Spencer, you're simply the best. Better than all the rest. Better than Karen Bass and Nithya Raman," she sang to the tune of Tina Turner's hit "The Best." McPhee was also listed among the celebrity donors backing Pratt's campaign. Pratt's former "The Hills" co-star Kristin Cavallari said on the April 21 episode of her "Let's Be Honest" podcast that his mayoral run is "f---ing genius." She praised the registered Republican as an outsider who will "call out the corruption." While she can't vote for Pratt as a Tennessee resident, Cavallari encouraged Los Angeles voters to cast their ballots for him in the June 2 election. Brody Jenner, the son of Caitlyn Jenner who co-starred with Pratt in "The Princes of Malibu" and "The Hills," was one of the candidate's earliest supporters. He defended Pratt's intelligence and qualifications in an Instagram Story post after he announced his run for mayor. Jenner said Pratt has "the backbone to stand up to career politicians."  Another fellow reality TV star Audrina Patridge said she was "impressed" by Pratt after listening to his interviews. Pratt "would make a lot of change to L.A. and he would follow through with what he said," she told Us Weekly in an interview earlier in May. The "Dancing With the Stars" alum, like many who have backed "The Hill" reality star, cannot vote for Pratt because she lives in Orange County and not L.A. proper. WATCH: LEFT-WING LA MAYOR FACES REALITY TV CHALLENGER’S BLUNT TAKEDOWNS IN HEATED MAYORAL DEBATE That isn't stopping Patridge from "rooting for him." The model and actress publicly backed Pratt in the comments section of an Instagram post in which he vowed if elected mayor to end the "grift" surrounding homelessness, mental illness and addiction. "The Real Housewives of Miami" star publicly endorsed Pratt after appearing with him at a dog adoption event at The Barkery Encino. In an Instagram video posted after the event, Krupa said she showed up to support Pratt "because this isn't about politics anymore. It's about real change," adding "this isn't about Democrat or Republican." Actress and comedian Heather McDonald publicly endorsed Pratt following the mayoral debate, writing on X, "Watching @spencerpratt in the mayoral debate! Let's go, Spencer!" "The Bachelor" star publicly supported Pratt shortly after he announced his mayoral campaign on Instagram. "You have my vote" in the comments section. DENNIS QUAID THROWS SUPPORT BEHIND SPENCER PRATT FOR LA MAYOR WITH BLUNT MESSAGE Comedian and "Scream" actor Jamie Kennedy, who has remained  outspoken about Los Angeles politics, voiced support for Pratt's mayoral campaign in an interview with Fox News Digital. DJ Kaskade, whose real name is Ryan Gary Raddon, showed support for Pratt in the comments of his campaign announcement post, writing, "Let's go!" Doug Reinhardt, who appeared alongside Pratt on "The Hills," is among the donors backing his mayoral campaign. Pratt claimed in an interview with Us Weekly that actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx privately expressed support for his campaign during an interview with Us Weekly. Neither have weighed-in publicly. Fox News Digital reports that DiCaprio has not privately endorsed any candidate either, and representatives for Foxx did not weigh-in on the race when reached for comment. Beyond the endorsements, Pratt's campaign has also surged financially. It reportedly brought in millions of dollars and has out raised both incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and progressive Democrat challenger Nithya Raman. Pratt, a registered Republican running as an independent in the nonpartisan race, launched his mayoral bid in January after criticizing city officials, including Bass and Raman, over their response to the devastating wildfires that destroyed his house, homelessness and crime in America's second-largest city. Fox News Digital’s Ashley Hume contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ac5b6ee6011c3f4e95795 Ex-Pentagon official says UAP files reveal 'treasure trove' of intelligence dating back to the 1940s te 2026-05-30T11:10:46.710Z Ex-Pentagon official says UAP files reveal 'treasure trove' of intelligence dating back to the 1940s A former Pentagon official who investigated unexplained anomalous phenomena (UAPs) says newly released government documents contain evidence that the U.S. has long treated UAPs as a serious national security issue — including claims involving recovered "non-human" materials dating back decades. "There is an absolute treasure trove of information contained in this second tranche of information," Luis Elizondo said Tuesday, pointing to the latest data drop authorized for release. Discussing the matter on "Jesse Watters Primetime," Elizondo marveled at the vast amount of information that stood out to him, including top-secret intelligence dating back to the 1940s that he says "very clearly" suggests the existence of UAPs. "The reality is that this is a topic that our government has been taking very seriously for a very long time. We'd go to extreme lengths to try to cover it up, and this administration means business," he said. UFO HEARING: EX-PENTAGON OFFICIAL SAYS GOVERNMENT 'CABAL' IS HIDING 'THE FACT THAT WE ARE NOT ALONE' "This administration is the first administration in my memory that's actually delivering on a promise to be more transparent and open with the American public about this topic," he added. Elizondo continued, homing in on the mysterious findings and what they suggest. He also spoke about why the Pentagon may have fought so hard to keep the intel under wraps for decades. The files dating back to the 1940s, he said, suggest the presence of extraterrestrial material is "very real" and is "certainly a national security issue." UFO EXPERT WARNS MYSTERY CRAFT ARE OUTMANEUVERING US MILITARY IN RESTRICTED AIRSPACE "These things have been encountered over controlled U.S. Airspace and frankly can outmaneuver anything that we had and still have in our inventory," he warned. Geopolitical tensions during the Cold War may partially be to blame for the longstanding secrecy, he argued, telling Watters that the U.S. government hid such details to avoid "tip[ping] our hands to our adversaries what technologies we were able to glean from this" or, perhaps, to conceal national security vulnerabilities. "But I think the times have changed, and a lot of the old reasoning, I don't think, is valid anymore," he said. "I think the American public can handle the truth. I think the American public deserves the truth, and I know what I saw when I was at the Pentagon... "I will say there are some concerns there because you're talking about a conversation that's going to require a lot of people to do soul-searching. You're talking something that's going to challenge everybody from a philosophical, a psychological, theological perspective, and even sociological perspective." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ab9fcee6011c3f4e955e3 Investigators to comb Brian and Lynette Hooker’s sailboat and new search zone in Bahamas disappearance te 2026-05-30T10:20:44.792Z Investigators to comb Brian and Lynette Hooker’s sailboat and new search zone in Bahamas disappearance A sailboat docked in Florida and a new section of water in the Sea of Abaco in The Bahamas will both be searched for any clues in the mysterious disappearance of Lynette Hooker. The American woman vanished from The Bahamas last month, while on vacation with her husband Brian Hooker. The Hookers lived on the now-docked sailboat named "Soulmate" and would often vacation on sailing excursions. Most recently, their April trip to The Bahamas ended in tragedy when Lynette disappeared. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X She vanished while the couple was reportedly riding back to their home boat on a dinghy in the Sea of Abaco after a night out. PHONE GPS DATA PROMPTS US INVESTIGATORS TO SEARCH 25-FOOT-DEEP BAHAMIAN WATERS FOR LYNETTE HOOKER: SOURCES Once authorities seized the boat as it left The Bahamas, the U.S. Coast Guard docked "Soulmate" in Fort Pierce, Florida. Eventually, officials relocated the boat to a port in Fort Lauderdale. GOT A TIP? A U.S. official familiar with the investigation confirmed to Fox News Digital that, once pulled from the water, "Soulmate" will be taken to a warehouse to be combed for clues. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER "Any sort of digital devices that you can take, any computer systems that you can extract, anything of that sort," will be taken in," said Nicole Parker, former FBI special agent and Fox News contributor. FOLLOW US ON X On Thursday, Fox News Digital confirmed the Bahamian government approved the U.S. to send a dive team to search a new area in the Sea of Abaco. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The dive team will be tasked with finding Lynette's body or any new evidence. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "Although it occurred in The Bahamas, you have to get permission from them. But, it doesn't mean that he [suspect] can't be charged," Parker told Fox News Digital. AMERICAN WOMAN MISSING AFTER HUSBAND SAYS SHE FELL OVERBOARD, SWEPT TO SEA DURING BAHAMAS BOAT TRIP: POLICE Brian Hooker was initially detained, then released from Bahamian custody when Lynette was reported missing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "The reason why we have the vested interest is because the suspect is Brian, and he's a U.S. citizen. The victim is Lynette. She's a U.S. citizen. The vessel in which they were on, when the incident occurred, is a U.S. vessel, and it's flagged in the United States. That gives the United States jurisdiction," Parker said. In her experience, she has seen many cases where suspects commit crimes in international waters and try to get away with them — thinking they won't get caught. "The important point is that many federal agencies are likely involved on this and that’s what law enforcement is all about, holding people accountable. It’s a team effort and many times people go on these trips and they think, 'Oh nothing’s going to happen, I’m in a foreign country,' and they are wrong," Parker said. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Brian Hooker has not been charged with any crime or accused of wrongdoing. His attorney could not be reached for comment after numerous attempts from Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ab7bbee6011c3f4e9558f Man charged with assaulting federal officers after allegedly biting ICE agents at Newark anti-ICE protest te 2026-05-30T10:11:07.184Z Man charged with assaulting federal officers after allegedly biting ICE agents at Newark anti-ICE protest A New Jersey man was arrested after allegedly biting two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during a chaotic anti-ICE protest outside a Newark detention facility, authorities said. Brendan John Geier, 26, of Madison, New Jersey, was arrested Thursday and charged with assaulting federal officers and causing bodily injury, according to the Department of Justice. A DOJ news release said the incident took place outside Newark’s Delaney Hall detention center, where protesters have gathered for more than a week and have been accused of assaulting federal agents. "Peaceful protest doesn’t translate to violently attacking federal law enforcement officers," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement. ANTI-ICE AGITATORS CLASH WITH FEDERAL AGENTS OUTSIDE NEWARK DETENTION CENTER "Federal officers are protecting United States’ property and facilities," Blanche continued. "With virtually no local law enforcement support from New Jersey, rioters are regrouping and attacking." Blanche said additional arrests could follow as authorities continue investigating the demonstrations. "We will not tolerate the vicious attacks we have seen in Newark the last few days, and we will make arrests and hold people accountable for criminal conduct," he said. WATCH: POLICE ABSENT FROM DELANEY HALL CHAOS AS AGITATORS BLOCK ICE VEHICLES AND AGENTS USE PEPPER SPRAY Nine people were arrested during Thursday’s clashes, the Department of Homeland Security told Fox News Digital. The demonstrations have at times turned confrontational, with federal officials saying agents have deployed pepper spray and used crowd-control tactics to push back agitators. "As alleged in the Justice Department's complaint, this violent rioter savagely bit an ICE law enforcement officer outside of Delaney Hall," DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said. "The Trump Administration will always stand with our law enforcement officers." ANTI-ICE PROTESTERS CLASH WITH AGENTS OUTSIDE NEW JERSEY DETENTION CENTER AS GOV. SHERRILL DENIED ENTRY He added that "anyone who assaults a law enforcement officer will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." The DOJ said the incident took place around 10:30 a.m. Thursday as federal officers conducted perimeter security operations at the Newark facility. Prosecutors said a large group of demonstrators blocked a roadway leading to the detention center, prompting deportation officers to form a line and advance toward the crowd, which allegedly included Geier. TOP DEM GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE ARRESTED FOR TRESPASSING AT ICE DETENTION CENTER According to prosecutors, demonstrators ignored repeated commands to move back and remained in the roadway. "Geier instead engaged in a struggle with deportation officers, kicking officers and ultimately biting an officer’s forearm, and another’s knuckle," the DOJ said in a news release. Both officers were treated at a local hospital, authorities said. The announcement came hours after Blanche said a separate man was arrested outside Delaney Hall for allegedly making death threats against an ICE officer and the officer’s family. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ab7a7ee6011c3f4e95586 Former Biden aide sounds alarm on Democratic party backing Platner as scandal deepens: ‘Dangerous game’ te 2026-05-30T10:10:47.267Z Former Biden aide sounds alarm on Democratic party backing Platner as scandal deepens: ‘Dangerous game’ Former Press Secretary for First Lady Jill Biden Michael LaRosa said he has been "shocked" by the amount of Democratic support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner and that the Platner campaign reveals a line in the sand within the Democratic Party. "I am shocked at some of the people, some of the Democrats who I consider friends, being so all-or-nothing about this guy, and I don't really understand why," LaRosa told Fox News Digital. "He is not really representative of the values I would expect in a Democratic candidate, even by today's standards. I'm a little surprised at the number of people who are circling the wagons just to beat Susan Collins." Despite criticism across the political spectrum over Platner’s resurfaced sexually explicit and vulgar online posts, including one mocking a Purple Heart veteran shot multiple times by the Taliban, and a tattoo of a Nazi symbol on his chest have drawn criticism across the political spectrum, Platner continues to lead in the polls. LaRosa accused Democrats of brushing off serious concerns over Platner’s controversial past. DEMOCRATIC MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE GRAHAM PLATNER CONFRONTED BY MS NOW HOST ABOUT TATTOO CONTROVERSY "Democrats are playing a really dangerous game," he said. "It's really funny to me how selective and how short memories are in politics." LaRosa added that he personally draws the line at backing "a Democrat who has Nazi tattoos," adding that Platner was "just not for me." "I get it," he said. "I want the Senate seat, I want Democrats to win, I want Chuck Schumer to be the majority leader, but I'm not willing to take anybody off the street to run just because they arouse some vibes in a few portions of the Democratic Party." LaRosa said five-term incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins is "much more my style than somebody who I consider kind of a performative economic populist like Graham Platner," adding that Platner attended elite private schools that LaRosa’s "family certainly couldn't afford." "It's kind of odd to hear him talk about the elite when he was educated by the most elite of New England prep schools," LaRosa said. LaRosa told Fox News Digital that he believes winning the election is "just not worth it" if it means supporting Platner. KNIVES OUT FOR FETTERMAN: MAVERICK SENATOR JOINS LONG LINE OF DEMS PUNISHED FOR BREAKING FROM LEFT "It's his own behavior that disqualifies him. It's his own history of rhetoric, of advocating for political violence, of mocking wounded U.S. soldiers shot by the Taliban. All of that stuff, it's just not worth it for me as a Democrat." He said just because Platner is a Democrat does not mean he is qualified to serve in the U.S. Senate. "That does not make him a good candidate," he said. "It won't make him a good senator. It just makes him a D. What's the point in having a party if you don't have standards anymore?" Despite Platner's high polling numbers, LaRosa pointed to his experience campaigning in 2020 with former Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, who repeatedly surged ahead of Collins in the polls before Collins won re-election in one of the most expensive races in state history, calling it a "cautionary tale." "Susan Collins did not trail Sara Gideon in a single poll," he said. "Six years ago, our Democrat outpolled, outraised and outspent Susan Collins, and the state of Maine on Election Day chose both Joe Biden and Susan Collins by 9 points." Platner became the Democrats’ presumptive nominee in the June 9 primary to decide who will face Collins in November after two-term Gov. Janet Mills ended her campaign last month. More moderate stances that have drawn criticism from some Democrats, including Sen. John Fetterman’s support for Israel after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks and criticism of Democrats’ handling of border security, "were extremely normal or mainstream in the Democratic Party" years ago but are now being used to purge strong candidates, LaRosa explained. "We're going to do to John Fetterman exactly what Trump is doing to candidates who opposed him or aren't with him 100% of the time, and I don't like it," he said. "I don't like that my party is going to target John Fetterman for simply having, holding and defending views that were extremely normal or mainstream in the Democratic Party." He said Democrats could be in for a "major disappointment" and that he personally would not "publicly support, give money to, contribute to or work for" Platner. MAINE GOV JANET MILLS DROPS OUT OF DEMOCRATIC RACE FOR SENATE, SIGNALING SHE STRUGGLED TO RAISE ENOUGH MONEY "My party seems to think that this guy represents what the rest of America wants or what Maine voters want or what people outside of the Beltway actually want," he said. "Democrats believe that Graham Platner seems to represent what people are yearning for and wanting outside of Manhattan and D.C." LaRosa said the decision is now up to the voters and "Maine now has the choice" to decide if Platner will represent "their values and their views and their anger and their frustrations." "They now have the opportunity to vote for him or Susan Collins, and we, the Democratic Party, have given and provided Maine that choice for them, and so now they're going to decide," he said. Fox News Digital reached out to the Platner campaign for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1aae45ee6011c3f4e95416 Trump declared 'fully fit' for all presidential duties after annual physical shows 'excellent health' te 2026-05-30T09:30:45.596Z Trump declared 'fully fit' for all presidential duties after annual physical shows 'excellent health' President Donald Trump remains in "excellent health," his physician said in a memo released Friday following the president’s annual physical earlier this week. The report came after Trump underwent his annual examination Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. "President Donald Trump remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function," Navy Capt. Sean P. Barbabella, the president’s physician, wrote in the memo. "His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being," Barbabella continued. "Cognitive and physical performance are excellent." JAKE TAPPER REFUTES JILL BIDEN'S CLAIM SHE FEARED FOR HUSBAND'S HEALTH AT CNN DEBATE "He is fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State," he added. The evaluation included diagnostic studies, laboratory testing and consultations with 22 specialty providers. Trump, who turns 80 in June, is 75 inches tall and weighs 238 pounds. He has a resting heart rate of 73 beats per minute, a blood pressure reading of 105/71 mmHg and an oxygen saturation level of 98% on room air, according to the report. WASHINGTON POST DECLARES AMERICANS DESERVE THOROUGH INVESTIGATION INTO BIDEN'S HEALTH, POSSIBLE COVER-UP The examination did not identify any major health concerns. Barbabella noted scarring on Trump’s right ear from the gunshot wound he suffered during an assassination attempt in 2024. The physician also reported mild lower-leg swelling, which he said had improved from the previous year. WHITE HOUSE EXPLAINS BRUISE ON TRUMP'S HAND SEEN DURING MACRON MEETING Trump underwent a neurological examination that demonstrated "normal mental status," including cognitive screening in which he scored 30 out of 30, according to the report. Barbabella also noted bruising on the president’s hand "consistent with minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking in the setting of aspirin use for cardiovascular prevention." The physician reported no significant abnormalities in Trump’s laboratory results. Trump’s "lifelong abstinence from tobacco and alcohol" was also highlighted in his medical history. According to the memo, Trump currently takes three medications: Rosuvastatin and Ezetimibe for cholesterol management, along with aspirin for cardiovascular prevention. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1aac65ee6011c3f4e953ec New Report Shows Grand Canyon Ranks As 9th Busiest National Park For Summer RV Visits te 2026-05-30T09:22:45.107Z New Report Shows Grand Canyon Ranks As 9th Busiest National Park For Summer RV Visits By Ethan Faverino | As Summer RV travel peaks across the United States, new research highlights stark differences in crowding at America’s national parks. Arizona’s iconic Grand Canyon National Park stands as a major draw for RV enthusiasts, ranking ninth busiest overall despite a cooling trend in 2025. According to data from Blue Capital Holdings, RV campers flocked to Glacier National Park in Montana more than any other over the past five years, logging more than 429,000 summer visits (June-August) from 2021 to 2025. Yosemite National Park in California followed closely in second place. Top 5 Most Popular National Parks for Summer RV Camping (2021-2025): Glacier National Park, Montana – 429,693 visits Yosemite National Park, California – 423,672 visits Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee – 333,739 visits Olympic National Park, Washington – 280,272 visits Acadia National Park, Maine – 158,105 visits “Summer shows just how concentrated RV travel has become around a small number of national parks,” stated Blue Capital Holdings CEO Rich Turasky. “Glacier and Yosemite are in a league of their own, and together they logged more than 850,000 summer RV visits over the past five years. What is interesting is that popularity does not always mean momentum. Glacier still ranks first overall, but its numbers slipped in 2025, while Yosemite surged by 43%. Rocky Mountain also climbed 23%, and Kings Canyon rose 42%, so there are still parks seeing very strong summer demand.” Grand Canyon National Park in northwestern Arizona recorded 124,968 summer RV visits over the five-year period, securing ninth place nationally. The park saw 26,075 visits in 2024 before declining roughly 20% to 20,854 in 2025, reflecting broader patterns where many headline destinations experienced softening demand amid concerns over heat, crowding, and access. Arizona’s crown jewel continues to captivate travelers seeking its world-renowned vistas, dramatic landscapes, and unique Southwest character. While not topping the list, the Grand Canyon remains a bucket-list staple for the RV campers drawn to Arizona’s natural wonders. According to the National Park Service, Grand Canyon’s North Rim reopened as of May 15, 2026, following impacts from the Dragon Bravo Fire. All paved roadways within the park have reopened, restoring access to many iconic viewpoints such as Point Imperial, Cape Royal, Roosevelt Point, and Angels Window. The North Rim Campground is expected to reopen in June 2026 for tent and RV camping, however there will be no water or RV hookups available — campers must bring all their own portable water. Stage 2 fire restrictions also remain in effect throughout the 2026 season due to limited water resources, prohibiting wood and charcoal fires. Several trails remain closed due to fire impacts, including Bright Angel Point, Widforss, Transept, Uncle Jim Trail, and sections of the Ken Patrick Trail. No overnight lodging is available on the North Rim inside the park this season, though options exist outside the park boundaries. At the other end of the list, several parks recorded dramatically lower traffic, providing quieter alternatives for summer travel. Top 5 Least Popular National Parks for Summer RV Camping (2021-2025): Badlands National Park, South Dakota – 1,845 visits Death Valley National Park, California – 4,245 visits Big Bend National Park, Texas – 4,979 visits Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas – 5,531 visits Canyonlands National Park, Utah – 6,138 visits “At the same time, some of the biggest names lost ground. Great Smoky Mountains fell 19%, Grand Canyon was down 20%, and Yellowstone dropped 31% year on year,” added Turasky. “That suggests RV travelers are not just following the most famous names blindly, but are being influenced by heat, crowding, access, costs and the overall experience once they arrive. The least-visited summer parks also tell their own story. Places like Death Valley and Big Bend are spectacular, but summer can be a difficult time to visit them in an RV. For travelers willing to plan carefully, though, the lower numbers can mean a much quieter national park experience.” Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post New Report Shows Grand Canyon Ranks As 9th Busiest National Park For Summer RV Visits first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1aac4eee6011c3f4e953e3 Americans Spending More, Saving Less As Inflation Continues To Outpace Fed Target te 2026-05-30T09:22:22.316Z Americans Spending More, Saving Less As Inflation Continues To Outpace Fed Target By Matthew Holloway | The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) released an update Thursday showing inflation remained above the Federal Reserve’s target in April while consumer spending increased and personal savings declined. According to the JEC’s Monthly Expenditures Update, the headline personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased 0.40% from March to April, while core PCE inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, rose 0.24%. The annual inflation rate from April 2025 to April 2026 measured 3.77% for headline PCE and 3.29% for core PCE, both exceeding the Federal Reserve’s stated 2% inflation target. The PCE index is the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure and tracks changes in prices paid by consumers for goods and services. The JEC reported that spending increased during the same period while savings declined. Real personal consumption expenditures increased by 0.11%, representing approximately $18.08 billion in additional spending. Real spending on services increased 0.19%, or $21.47 billion, while real spending on goods rose 0.08%, or $4.7 billion. At the same time, the nominal personal savings rate declined by 0.6 percentage points to 2.6%. Y/Y, headline PCE price index inflation was 3.77%, which is higher than the Federal Reserve’s target of 2% & core PCE price index inflation was 3.29%. M/M, headline personal income remained unchanged, or $19 million, while real disposable personal income per capita decreased by… — Joint Economic Committee Republicans (@JECRepublicans) May 28, 2026 According to the committee’s update, headline personal income remained effectively unchanged month-over-month, increasing by approximately $19 million, while real disposable personal income per capita decreased by 0.50%. The report stated that after-tax income increased more slowly than consumer prices during the month. The figures align with data released Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), which reported increases in both consumer spending and inflation during April. According to the BEA, personal income increased by $210.1 billion, or 0.8%, while disposable personal income increased by $189.4 billion, or 0.8%. Personal consumption expenditures increased $47.8 billion, or 0.2%. The BEA reported that prices for personal consumption expenditures increased 0.4% month-over-month and 3.8% annually, while core PCE prices increased 0.2% during April and 3.3% over the previous twelve months. The JEC also released its Gross Domestic Product Update for the second estimate of first-quarter 2026 economic activity. According to the committee, real gross domestic product increased 1.62% from the fourth quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026. Current-dollar GDP increased 5.15%, or approximately $396.9 billion, bringing the total size of the U.S. economy to $31.819 trillion. JEC Chairman Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ01), who is also running for governor of Arizona, discussed affordability and inflation during a segment with KTAR host Mike Broomhead, describing what he characterized as the continuing effects of “Biden inflation” on Arizona households. “For people in Arizona, for a whole segment of our working middle class — you know, hardworking population — they’re poorer today than they were five years ago,” Schweikert said. “We were one of the epicenters of Biden inflation. Then you actually do policies from particularly the governor’s office of not recruiting new businesses here to compete for your willingness to work. So affordability — because our wages haven’t gone up — we’re now 45th in affordability. That’s miserable. I mean how many people can afford a house right now?” Arizona’s working middle class is poorer today than five years ago. Wages are flat, housing is out of reach, and families are trying to make the mortgage and car payment. If we want affordability, we need jobs that force businesses to compete for Arizona workers again. pic.twitter.com/lU9c983UUT — David Schweikert (@DavidSchweikert) May 27, 2026 In a post to X on Thursday, he wrote, “If we’re serious about affordability, the first thing we do is raise wages by bringing employers here that have to compete for Arizona workers.” The committee’s GDP update reflected the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ second estimate for first-quarter economic growth. The full Joint Economic Committee Monthly Expenditures Update and GDP Update are available through the committee’s website. 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 Americans Spending More, Saving Less As Inflation Continues To Outpace Fed Target first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1aac36ee6011c3f4e953d1 GOP Attorney General Candidates Spar Over Track Records In Debate te 2026-05-30T09:21:58.866Z GOP Attorney General Candidates Spar Over Track Records In Debate By Staff Reporter | The two candidates for the Republican primary in the attorney general’s race took to the debate stage on Thursday.  Rodney Glassman and Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) exchanged jabs about the legitimacy of the other’s status as an attorney.  Glassman first ran for public office as a Democrat in the 2010 U.S. Senate race, where his campaign video “Sweet Home Arizona” went viral. Glassman lost to the incumbent, the late Sen. John McCain. Since then, Glassman has made unsuccessful runs in other races as a Republican candidate: Arizona Corporation Commission in 2018, Maricopa County assessor in 2020, and attorney general in 2022.  Petersen has been a Republican since he first ran for public office in 2012, where he won in the Arizona House of Representatives race for the 12th district. He has served in the Arizona legislature since then.  During Thursday night’s debate, Glassman said Petersen was problematic for engaging in bipartisanship to secure a state budget every year under the Democratic leadership of Gov. Katie Hobbs and incumbent Attorney General Kris Mayes.  Glassman argued that Petersen allowing the passage of several state budgets with a Democrat attorney general in power, Kris Mayes, was improper for a Republican to have done. Glassman blamed Petersen for Mayes filing 42 lawsuits against the Trump administration.  Petersen said Glassman was “not a serious candidate,” in part for making that argument. Petersen said the implications of refusing to fund the attorney general’s office in the state budget would effectively defund law enforcement, which he called “reckless” on Glassman’s part. Petersen did clarify that the Republican-led legislature had cut Mayes’ budgeting. “We have cut [Mayes’] funding, to hold her accountable, and she sued us [the legislature],” said Petersen.  Petersen claimed Glassman lacked any noteworthy professional experience, save for a status as a perennial candidate — first as a Democrat, then a Republican.  ICYMI: Rodney Glassman let the mask slip. He admitted he supports defunding law enforcement and opposes Republican budgets that fund public safety. Watch Warren Petersen completely dismantle him. Rodney spoke like a radical lefty. When someone tells you who they are, believe them pic.twitter.com/vcWocWKapB — AZ Politics War Room (@AZPolWarRoom) May 29, 2026 Glassman said he supports President Donald Trump and his agenda. This represents a flip from the years leading up to this race in which Glassman aligned with mainstream Democrat policies on major issues like abortion, border security, campaign finance, public education, energy, healthcare, and taxation. Glassman also stressed his experience as a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force JAG Corps Reserve at Luke Air Force Base. ICYMI👇 Last night, I went head-to-head with my Republican primary opponent. While he resorted to false, unproven attacks, I focused on what actually matters: experience. Arizona Republicans want to fire Kris Mayes this November. I’m the only candidate with the background to… pic.twitter.com/gZKyJgwn8T — Rodney Glassman (@rodneyglassman) May 29, 2026 Petersen responded with a claim that personnel within the Luke Air Force Base legal department have denied knowing Glassman. Petersen said under his administration, the state would enter into a 287(g) agreement to assist immigration enforcement with deportations. Petersen also promised to prioritize election integrity regardless of the party in power. Glassman vowed a loyalty to Trump on the matters of election integrity, alluding to some doubts about the validity of the 2020 election.  Petersen also said he would approach the state’s water crisis through a focus on water augmentation, specifically by 2.5 million-acre feet. Glassman didn’t offer a solution that could be heard (that portion of the debate faced technical difficulties), but instead cited his doctorate in arid-land sciences and environmental law degree from the University of Arizona. Petersen called Glassman “a trust-fund baby” whose entire occupation is running for office, and that Glassman was a candidate “who lies about everything” and belongs in prison.  Recent polling shows Petersen as favored to win the Republican primary for attorney general.  Glassman has raised over $3 million for his campaign, $1 million of which came from his own pocket (33%). $77,500 came from interest or dividends received from banks. Petersen has raised over $1.4 million for his campaign, $123,000 of which came from his own pocket (8%). The Arizona Clean Elections Commission hosted the hourlong debate: AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post GOP Attorney General Candidates Spar Over Track Records In Debate first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1aabedee6011c3f4e95394 Is JD Vance the 2028 Front Runner? Trump Has Questions. te 2026-05-30T09:20:45.595Z Is JD Vance the 2028 Front Runner? Trump Has Questions. President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with Vice President JD Vance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1aabd9ee6011c3f4e9538b Steyer Campaigns on Affordability. Does His Own Mansion Portfolio Matter? te 2026-05-30T09:20:25.743Z Steyer Campaigns on Affordability. Does His Own Mansion Portfolio Matter? Tom Steyer wants to address California’s housing crisis if he becomes governor. He is also a billionaire with extensive personal real estate holdings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a9de0ee6011c3f4e951b9 Maryland Lt Gov rejects Trump's corruption claims over mail-in voting error: 'It happens' te 2026-05-30T08:20:48.870Z Maryland Lt Gov rejects Trump's corruption claims over mail-in voting error: 'It happens' Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller pushed back on President Donald Trump’s call for a Justice Department investigation into a state mail-in ballot error, rejecting allegations of corruption and arguing election administration mistakes occur in almost "every election." Trump called for the DOJ to open an investigation into some Maryland voters receiving incorrect mail-in ballots for the upcoming primary elections, after election officials admitted to an error by the state’s election board. This prompted Trump to put the blame on Democrat Gov. Wes Moore, accusing him of corruptly interfering with the election process to ensure a win for Democrats. The Maryland State Board of Elections announced that it had been "made aware of an error by our mail-in ballot vendor," Taylor Print & Visual Impressions (TPVI), Inc. TRUMP CALLS FOR DOJ PROBE INTO MARYLAND MAIL-IN BALLOT ERROR, SUSPECTING 'CORRUPT' GOV. WES MOORE TIES "This was done by the Corrupt Governor of the State, Wes Moore," Trump wrote on Truth Social May 18. "He allowed this to happen in order to make sure that Democrats win.  Miller told Fox News Digital that the Maryland State Board of Elections operates independently from the governor's administration and characterized ballot-distribution errors as a recurring issue in election administration.  "The administration, they’re a separate body from us, the board of elections," Miller said. "And it happens, sometimes," she continued. "Ballots get mailed the wrong way. It happens almost in every election. While election administration errors have occurred in Maryland, including a voter-roll software glitch in 2018, there is no publicly available evidence showing that incorrect mail ballots are an "every election" occurrence. The state elections board will send out new ballots to all voters who were mailed one before May 14, acknowledging that many voters receiving new ballots may not have been affected by the mishap.  The state elections board said there was "no risk of duplicate voting as a result of this issue," claiming the state has safeguards in place to avoid this from happening.  Trump also questioned how the issue would be resolved without any potential threat of duplicate voting. POLITICAL STINK: MARYLAND GOV. WES MOORE CALLS TRUMP’S SEWAGE SPILL BLAME ‘ABSURD' "In Maryland, they sent out 500,000 Illegal Mail In Ballots, and they got caught!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "So now, they’re going to send out 500,000 more Mail In Ballots, but nobody knows what’s happening with the first 500,000 they sent."  "In addition, many of these Ballots went to Democrats, so any Republican running in Maryland doesn’t have a chance!"  Miller rejected the idea that this issue was intentional or was the result of corruption within the state. "I don’t think it was in malice, in any bad way that this happened," she told Fox News Digital. "I think it was just error by the vendor." State Administrator of Elections Jared DeMarinis also denied Trump’s claim that any "illegal" ballots were distributed.  MARYLAND BALLOT BLUNDER TRIGGERS GOP PUSH FOR FEDERAL REVIEW OF BLUE STATE'S VOTER ROLLS Trump said he has asked Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Justice Department to investigate the ballot error, but the DOJ has not publicly announced the opening of an investigation. Miller also said that she has not had any information shared with her by the DOJ into what the investigation will entail.  "We’ll see what the investigation shows," Miller said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a9dccee6011c3f4e951b0 Donna Brazile brushes off Biden's stroke fears, says Democrats must 'focus on the future' te 2026-05-30T08:20:28.947Z Donna Brazile brushes off Biden's stroke fears, says Democrats must 'focus on the future' Former acting chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Donna Brazile was not interested in talking about former first lady Jill Biden’s comments on being "frightened" watching her husband in the 2024 presidential debate.  Jill Biden recently told CBS that while watching her husband's debate performance against President Donald Trump, she feared he was suffering a medical emergency and thought he might be having a stroke. Her comments renewed attention on concerns about then-President Joe Biden's age and health, which intensified after his widely scrutinized debate performance. JILL BIDEN SAYS SHE THOUGHT JOE WAS HAVING A STROKE DURING HIS DISASTROUS 2024 DEBATE PERFORMANCE "I don’t want to talk about Jill Biden right now," Brazile said when Fox News Digital asked her to share her thoughts on the former first lady’s recent comments on her husband’s debate. Fox News Digital pressed Brazile to respond as conversations have been circulating around the 2024 election and what went wrong — particularly following the calling for and release of the 2024 DNC autopsy report, an internal review of the party's 2024 defeat and the factors that contributed to it. Brazile, referring to herself in the third person, urged Democrats to deny any calls to look to the past, and instead focus on the future of the party and upcoming elections. "Donna Brazile will not focus on the past," she said. "Donna Brazile want to focus on the future." She argued Democrats already made their decision in 2024 when Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE FLIP FLOPS, PULLS PLUG ON ITS 2024 ELECTION ‘AUTOPSY' "We made that decision in 2024 when the then-president decided to step down and pass the torch to Kamala," Brazile said. A longtime Democratic strategist, Brazile served as interim chair of the Democratic National Committee in 2011 and again in 2016. She has remained an influential voice within Democratic politics through multiple presidential election cycles and has frequently weighed in on the party's direction following major electoral setbacks. There has been widespread criticism over how Democrats handled concerns about Joe Biden’s age and his cognitive health, and whether that impacted the party’s performance in 2024. DEMS FACE A LITMUS TEST OVER BIDEN'S COGNITIVE ABILITIES There has been continued debate within the Democratic Party about how it handled concerns about Biden's age and cognitive health for office before he ended his re-election campaign and endorsed Harris. Brazile's comments highlight a divide between Democrats seeking a fuller accounting of the events that led to Biden's withdrawal and the party's 2024 loss and those who believe the focus should shift toward rebuilding ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and future presidential contests. But Brazile made clear where she stands. "Anyone who's focusing on the past is not focused on the future," she said. "I'm actually focused on '26, '28, '32." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a946dee6011c3f4e94ff6 'Spokane 3' protesters convicted on federal conspiracy charges for blocking ICE transfer in Washington te 2026-05-30T07:40:29.520Z 'Spokane 3' protesters convicted on federal conspiracy charges for blocking ICE transfer in Washington Three protesters dubbed the "Spokane 3" were convicted Thursday on federal conspiracy charges stemming from protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Washington state last year. The defendants — Jac Archer, Justice Forral and Bajun Mavalwalla II — were accused of attempting to prevent federal officers from transporting two detained immigrants from Spokane to Tacoma in June 2025, KUOW reported. They were among hundreds of demonstrators who responded to a social media post by former Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart calling for supporters to block the transfer bus, according to the report. Stuckart was serving as a sponsor for one of the two immigrants who were seeking asylum in the United States. WASHINGTON STATE MAN INVESTIGATED FOR THREATENING ICE AGENTS ONLINE, VOWING TO 'MAKE LIFE HARDER' FOR OFFICERS He was later arrested along with nine other protesters on conspiracy charges. According to KUOW, Stuckart and five others pleaded guilty in exchange for reduced sentences. Following Thursday’s verdict, Washington state Rep. Natasha Hill, D-Spokane, criticized Stuckart for not attending the proceedings. 'GEN Z' DEM CANDIDATE CHARGED WITH INTERFERING WITH ICE POSTED VIDEO OF HERSELF IN MOB BLOCKING UNMARKED SUV "You started this and you couldn’t even show up to finish it," Hill said. "So I call on you, and I call on others to do what you said you were going to do, and stand up for your community because the fight is not over with this conviction." Stuckart later wrote on Facebook that attending the two-week trial would have violated the terms of his parole. "I feel awful about the guilty verdict," he wrote. "I feel awful for Jac, Bajun and Justice and their families. I support those that took plea deals and I support those that went to trial." ANTI-ICE AGITATORS CONVICTED OF STALKING FEDERAL AGENTS ON LIVESTREAM He also referenced the two detained immigrants. "I am trying my best to finish what I started by taking care of the guys the government wrongfully took," Stuckart wrote. Bajun Mavalwalla Sr., the father of one of the convicted protesters and a congressional candidate, said federal prosecutors were attempting to make an example of his son, according to KUOW. He accused the government of trying to discourage Americans from speaking out against immigration enforcement policies. "The right to protest, the right to dissent, the right to assemble — all of those things are now in question because of this case," he said. "In other cases across the country, the juries were not tainted and the cases have been thrown out." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a6eeaee6011c3f4e949c7 White House Releases Results of Trump’s Latest Physical Exam te 2026-05-30T05:00:26.883Z White House Releases Results of Trump’s Latest Physical Exam The report by President Trump’s physician said he was in “excellent health.” It showed that he had gained weight and that neurological and heart tests had come back “normal.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a60ddee6011c3f4e94738 Eight riders left dangling atop 100-foot roller coaster for over three hours at Texas amusement park te 2026-05-30T04:00:29.112Z Eight riders left dangling atop 100-foot roller coaster for over three hours at Texas amusement park Eight riders were left dangling near the top of a towering roller coaster for more than three hours before firefighters rescued them one by one at a Texas amusement park, officials said. The Galveston Police Department said authorities responded around 5:35 p.m. Thursday to Pleasure Pier in Galveston, where the Iron Shark roller coaster malfunctioned. Officials said eight people were aboard the ride when it became stuck. The Galveston Fire Department used a ladder truck to remove the stranded passengers one by one using safety harnesses, a process that took roughly three and a half hours to complete. SIX FLAGS GUESTS STRANDED 245 FEET IN AIR AFTER POWER OUTAGE FORCES COASTER EVACUATION The malfunction was captured live by local television stations, showing passengers stranded near the top of the ride’s 100-foot vertical lift hill. The Houston Independent School District confirmed that some of the riders were students participating in a field trip organized by Energized for STEM Academy Middle School and Energized for STEM Academy High School, two HISD in-district charter schools, FOX 26 Houston reported. "We are grateful that all students, staff, and chaperones are safe. School administration is in direct contact with the families of all students who were on the trip. We are thankful for the rescue efforts of the first responders and park personnel," the district said in a statement. STARTLING FOOTAGE FROM AMUSEMENT PARK SHOWS THRILL RIDE HALTED AS GUESTS WAIT IN MIDAIR Officials have not said what caused the ride to malfunction. "The ride experienced a malfunction at its initial ascent," Pleasure Pier COO Terry Turney said in a statement. "However, as designed, it immediately stopped to keep everyone safe." "Our focus immediately shifted to the safety of our guests," Turney continued. "Therefore, we contacted the Fire Department to assist, ensuring all guests were safely removed from the ride." Turney said the ride will undergo a thorough inspection before returning to service. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a577cee6011c3f4e945cd Thunder lose star Jalen Williams for Western Conference Finals Game 7 as hamstring injury lingers te 2026-05-30T03:20:28.953Z Thunder lose star Jalen Williams for Western Conference Finals Game 7 as hamstring injury lingers The Oklahoma City Thunder will be shorthanded in Saturday’s pivotal Game 7, as one of Oklahoma's key contributors has been sidelined with an injury. OKC guard Jalen Williams has been ruled out for Game 7 with a hamstring issue, ESPN reported on Friday. Williams appeared to aggravate his left hamstring during the Thunder’s 122-113 victory in Game 2. He missed the next three games before returning for Game 6, but logged just 10 minutes off the bench in Oklahoma City’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, which forced a winner-take-all Game 7. "He's obviously not 100%," Mark Daigneault, the head coach of the Thunder, said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Daigneault applauded Williams for fighting through the injury and doing everything he could to help Oklahoma City. "He didn't know what to expect. I didn't know what to expect. So, it was a matter of getting him out there in kind of an insulated role and see what he can bring to the team. He's an All-Star player, he's an All-NBA player. He hasn't done a full return to play [protocol] like he would if this was the regular season, and yet, he just wants to do whatever he can to try to contribute whatever he can to the team." BLOCKBUSTER GAME 7 SHOWDOWN: FOUR BEST BETS FOR SAN ANTONIO SPURS AT OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER "I give him a lot of credit to get himself out there. He did the best he could. He's certainly not the reason we lost." Williams did not talk to reporters after Thursday's game in San Antonio. Williams underwent surgery last offseason to repair a wrist injury but still played a key role in the Thunder’s run to the NBA Finals last season. He appeared in just 33 regular-season games before this year’s playoffs. The winner of Saturday’s Game 7 will advance to the NBA Finals to face the New York Knicks. New York snapped a nearly three-decade Finals drought by sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a4998ee6011c3f4e94329 Brendan Sorsby admits wagering nearly $90,000 during college career as NCAA fight heats up te 2026-05-30T02:21:12.389Z Brendan Sorsby admits wagering nearly $90,000 during college career as NCAA fight heats up A district court judge in Lubbock, Texas, will take center stage Monday afternoon as attorneys for Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby seek a landmark injunction against the NCAA that could allow him to play this season after admitting to placing thousands of bets over the past four years, including on his own team. The gambling saga involving the Red Raiders' currently ineligible star quarterback has caught the attention of the college athletics world, with his time at Texas Tech potentially coming to an end after just five months. Now, in Lubbock district court documents obtained by OutKick, attorneys for Brendan Sorsby are laying it all on the line in hopes of a judge granting him an injunction to play, and they are basing a portion of their case on the diagnosis of a doctor based at an Arizona rehabilitation center. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! In hopes of getting a judge to rule against the NCAA, Sorsby's legal team provided a plethora of information to the court on Friday, including how the quarterback was able to place so many bets while enrolled at Indiana, Cincinnati and Texas Tech. ESPN's David Purdum was first to report the amount of money wagered. According to a 111-page affidavit filed, the quarterback had placed $90,000 worth of bets over the past four years, dating back to his first year playing for the Indiana Hoosiers. Sorsby, per his attorneys' filing, used multiple betting apps to place wagers, including FanDuel, Underdog, Hard Rock Bet and PrizePicks. BRENDAN SORSBY ADMITS TO GAMBLING ON HIS OWN TEAM, SUES NCAA IN LUBBOCK COURT FOR INJUNCTION But, he did not do this on his own, getting help from friends to place bets on different sports that included the NBA, PGA Tour and MLB, along with college football. The quarterback admitted to transferring at least $60,000 to friends who were placing bets for him. And, the most consequential of them all might have come while he was a scout-team quarterback at Indiana. Sorsby, through the filing, admitted to placing at least 2,900 wagers for over $30,000 during his time in Bloomington. Wagering on his own team cost the Texas Tech QB his eligibility The damaging bets came during the 2022 season, when Sorsby says he placed at least 40 different wagers on his own football team during the redshirt season. The court filing says that the quarterback was making bets that ranged from $1 to $114 during a two-month period from September to October of that year. In his defense, Sorsby claims that he only bet on the Hoosiers to win, and that he stopped placing bets prior to playing in his Indiana debut that came against Penn State that season. According to NCAA rules, a player can participate in up to four games and still preserve a redshirt season. But also, NCAA rules prohibit a student-athlete from wagering on any sport that also has a championship game at the collegiate level. This means, betting on your own team to win is obviously against the rules. For this, along with thousands of other bets placed on different sports, the NCAA has deemed Sorsby ineligible for the upcoming 2026 season. In a previous motion, attorneys representing Sorsby blamed the NCAA for not supporting the quarterback during this situation, and rather using his gambling addiction against him. "Mr. Sorsby is currently ineligible to play for Texas Tech due to prior violations of the NCAA's sports gambling rules. Rather than support a student-athlete's recovery from a gambling addiction, the NCAA has weaponized his condition to shore up a facade of competitive integrity," the complaint read. While Sorsby contends that he "never bet on the Indiana team and/or individual members of the team in a game in which he participated. He did not engage in any activity designed to influence the outcome or integrity of an intercollegiate contest or in an effort to affect win-loss margins", he is fighting an uphill battle. Gambling only continued with the Red Raiders, using friends to place bets There were questions as to whether Sorsby had stopped gambling after enrolling at Texas Tech, but the quarterback admitted in the filing that his addiction continued to spiral while in Lubbock. Documents state that Brendan was using accounts belonging to two friends to place bets, while admitting to sending $5,000 to those same friends so they could gamble on MLB, NBA and PGA Tour events for him. "Given the money I had and earned from NIL, the total amount of money I made from 2022 to 2025 was not a big deal to me. I never kept track of my betting over time, but I'm pretty sure I lost more than I won," Sorsby said in the filing. TED CRUZ, MARIA CANTWELL UNVEIL BIPARTISAN COLLEGE ATHLETICS BILL AMID NIL CHAOS, LAWSUITS, 'LANE KIFFIN RULE' But, given everything that has transpired over the past four years, with Sorsby recently completing a 35-day stint at a rehabilitation clinic in Arizona, the quarterback is still receiving support from Texas Tech. In a letter to the NCAA on Friday revolving around his fight for reinstatement, the school continued to suggest a two-game suspension would be enough punishment for the crime. "By imposing a two-game suspension on Sorsby and allowing him to continue his final season of eligibility, the NCAA would not be creating bad precedent, nor flouting existing precedent," the school noted. "This is a case of first, and perhaps last, impression. "Has the NCAA ever had an athlete who admitted to placing thousands of bets, and the only bets on his former team were for his team to win when he was not suited up for the game and when the student's physician indicated he placed those bets due to an adjustment disorder with anxiety that caused him to place those bets to feel part of the team?" Is the punishment fitting for the crime? Red Raiders fight for Sorsby Yes, Texas Tech believes a two-game suspension would be sufficient punishment for Sorsby admitting to placing bets on his former team while he was on the roster. And, the Red Raiders, along with Brendan's attorneys, are essentially painting the NCAA as the bad guys. "Imposing a career-ending sanction on Sorsby will send the message to current and future athletes hiding in the shadows of the stigma of mental health challenged and addiction that they need to stay silent and never seek help or treatment because the NCAA will take a punitive approach by automatically applying the maximum sanction," Texas Tech argued. It should be noted that Brendan Sorsby did not come forth with his problems with gambling until the NCAA was made aware of his past transgressions, along with Texas Tech not knowing about the issue when he enrolled at the school. It was a tip to the NCAA that started this investigation. Now, Sorsby, along with Texas Tech and the entire collegiate athletics world, awaits a district court's ruling that could shake the entire foundation of which we currently live in. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a4984ee6011c3f4e9431e Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Jewish student abuse alleged, disrespecting Charlie Kirk, woke work te 2026-05-30T02:20:52.400Z Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Jewish student abuse alleged, disrespecting Charlie Kirk, woke work CAMPUS TERROR: Jewish UCLA students beaten with sticks, pepper sprayed and knocked out by anti-Israel campus mob: lawsuit DISRESPECT: Viral video shows young woman dancing near Charlie Kirk assassination site ‘NOT IMPRESSED:’ Wisconsin teacher fired after social media post advocating to 'make Americans great assassins again' RED FLAGS RAISED: Fort Worth principal pick faces backlash, investigation over social media posts defending Sharia law BACK TO BASICS: Unprepared college students forced to relearn 'middle school mathematics,' California professors reveal HANDS-ON HORROR: Newly elected Seattle teachers union president under investigation over alleged abuse of autistic child WOKE CLASSWORK: Blistering report exposes how national K-12 group's DEI agenda is trickling down to local schools Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a4970ee6011c3f4e94315 Claude Lemieux's family pays tribute to NHL champion who died days after Canadiens torch ceremony te 2026-05-30T02:20:32.466Z Claude Lemieux's family pays tribute to NHL champion who died days after Canadiens torch ceremony The NHL and greater sports world continues to mourn the loss of two-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux, who died on Thursday. He was 60. Lemieux’s death came as a surprise, as he carried the torch at the Montreal Canadiens’ home arena Monday before the team’s Game 3 matchup against the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final. In his red and blue Canadiens sweater, No. 32, Lemieux smiled and carried a flame toward a darkened rink. Tributes quickly poured in as news of Lemieux’s death spread, with his daughter among those who remembered one of hockey’s most respected — and polarizing — figures. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM After reposting a New Jersey Devils tribute to her father on Instagram Stories, Claudia Lemieux shared a heartfelt message of her own. "No words to express the level of devastation we feel. I love you forever daddy. Forever your only girl." Claude Lemieux’s son, Brendan, also honored his father by sharing a photo featuring three generations of the family on social media. "I love you dad! My son’s favorite person is going to watch from above for a while. We will see you," he wrote along with a red heart emoji. Brendan inherited his father’s passion for hockey and went on to spend a decade in the NHL, most recently playing for Carolina during the 2023-24 season. KEN DRYDEN, HALL OF FAME GOALIE AND 'MIRACLE ON ICE' BROADCASTER, DEAD AT 78 Lemieux authored one of the most famous goals in Canadiens history as a rookie in 1986, slipping a backhander over Hartford goaltender Mike Liut’s glove and into the top corner in Game 7 of the second round. Lemieux grew up in Mont-Laurier in western Quebec. Former Canadiens center Doug Gilmour said Lemieux possessed the rare ability to frustrate opponents while earning the respect of teammates, a trait that stood out during the 1989 Stanley Cup Final. "He was a pain in the a-- to play against, but you wanted him on your team." Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a4729ee6011c3f4e9429c FBI arrests protester who threatened to kill ICE officer's family at NJ detention center protest, Blanche says te 2026-05-30T02:10:49.834Z FBI arrests protester who threatened to kill ICE officer's family at NJ detention center protest, Blanche says Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Friday said that a man who made death threats against a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer and his family at a protest in New Jersey Thursday night had been arrested. The arrest came just hours after Blanche promised the protester, who was captured on video, would be found and arrested. "That’s a federal crime," Blanche said on Fox News’ "The Will Cain Show" on Thursday. "Not only threatening the ICE officer — but think about how disgusting this individual is by threatening his wife and his children with death. In the video, the protester can be heard taunting the officer: "I will kill your whole f---ing family. Your whole f---ing family is dead. Your children and wife all dead. I have your face mother---er! All dead!" ANTI-ICE AGITATOR SCREAMS ‘I’LL KILL YOUR WHOLE F- FAMILY’ DAY AFTER DEM GOV PRAISES ‘PEACEFUL PROTESTING’ Blanche said the officer was just doing his job and "standing there." On Friday evening, Blanche wrote on X: Told you. @FBI just arrested the man who threatened to kill ICE officers and their families. FAFO." He has not yet been identified. ANTI-ICE PROTESTERS CLASH WITH AGENTS OUTSIDE NEW JERSEY DETENTION CENTER AS GOV. SHERRILL DENIED ENTRY The clash occurred Thursday evening outside of Newark’s Delaney Hall detention center where protesters were accused of biting, kicking and punching agents. Agents responded by deploying pepper spray and beating back agitators as the protest continued into its sixth night. Nine rioters were arrested during the clashes Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security told Fox News Digital. ANTI-ICE AGITATORS THROW WOODEN PALLETS, MATTRESSES AT FEDERAL AGENTS DURING CHAOTIC NJ DETENTION CENTER CLASH Approximately 100 protesters mobbed the area surrounding the detention center, chanting "F--- ICE" and brandishing black umbrellas, gas masks and other gear to protect themselves from pepper spray and various anti-riot measures. On Wednesday evening, DHS reported that approximately 100 anti-ICE protesters gathered around the Delaney Hall ICE facility. While rioters assaulted and threw objects at law enforcement, DHS said "local police refused to help our officers." Six rioters were arrested Wednesday night for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers. "We called local police, we called state police multiple times. Listen, I know the law enforcement there would love to respond, but because of Governor Sherrill's behavior what the governor is doing, she's not allowing public officers and state officers to respond," Mullin said during a Thursday morning appearance on Fox & Friends. Demonstrations over conditions for detainees began Friday, May 22, after detainees penned an open letter claiming they were being denied access to medical care, being insufficiently fed and detained without due process. DHS has denied those claims. Fox News' Charles Creitz and Robert McGreevy contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a4711ee6011c3f4e94268 Founders seize on Indian court ruling to revive criticism of Google’s ad business te 2026-05-30T02:10:25.838Z Founders seize on Indian court ruling to revive criticism of Google’s ad business The ruling drew support from founders, while lawyers said it could force platforms to revisit how they handle trademarked keywords. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a4549ee6011c3f4e94256 Daniel Plane: Thanks to Shugrue's for supporting Our Lady of the Lake te 2026-05-30T02:02:49.273Z Daniel Plane: Thanks to Shugrue's for supporting Our Lady of the Lake Editor: On behalf of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School, I would like to publicly express our sincere gratitude to Shugrue's Restaurant Group for its incredibly generous donation of $8,000 to our school. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a4534ee6011c3f4e9424d Star struck: 26 players achieved dream as coach Mauricio Pochettino announces US World Cup roster te 2026-05-30T02:02:28.076Z Star struck: 26 players achieved dream as coach Mauricio Pochettino announces US World Cup roster NEW YORK – Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter was just leaving a team meeting when he received the news he had dreamed about – in the same manner most Americans receive their news these days. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a451fee6011c3f4e94244 2H0A3020-1-scaled.jpg.jpg te 2026-05-30T02:02:07.118Z 2H0A3020-1-scaled.jpg.jpg The names of the 26 men named to the United States men’s national soccer team that will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup were revealed on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in New York. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a450aee6011c3f4e9423b Two-US-fans-scaled.jpg.jpg te 2026-05-30T02:01:46.051Z Two-US-fans-scaled.jpg.jpg Two fans wearing Ricardo Pepi jerseys pose for a photo ahead of the United States men’s national team naming Pepi as a member of the FIFA World Cup squad on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in New York. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a44f4ee6011c3f4e94232 Scene pkg May 29 te 2026-05-30T02:01:24.149Z Scene pkg May 29 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a44bdee6011c3f4e941f3 Tennis player Rafael Jodar accused of pushing French Open ball girl, but did he really? te 2026-05-30T02:00:29.594Z Tennis player Rafael Jodar accused of pushing French Open ball girl, but did he really? We live in an age where cameras are everywhere, and when someone starts throwing around accusations of wild behavior — y'know, like allegations of shoving a ball girl at the French Open — there will probably be some video evidence to prove or disprove that claim. Well, lucky us, we have an example of this. Spain's Rafael Jodar had just won a five-set match over American Alex Michelsen, but the talk afterward had to do with claims that he shoved a ball girl. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! A reporter brought this up during his post-match press conference, and Jodar vehemently denied the claim. TENNIS STAR IGA SWIATEK LAMENTS ‘CONSTANT JUDGEMENT’ AFTER FACING HARSH CRITICISM FOR NEARLY HITTING BALL BOY Jodar said that the ball girl simply tripped over a rolled-up tarp when he was walking by her, on his way to get something from his dad during a bathroom break (this sounds like something that would happen in Little League). So, let's look at the tape. He says he didn't shove a girl who's just there to chase tennis balls and whatnot, and this reporter thought it looked enough like he did to ask him about it. To the tape! By which I mean social media clip... Yeah... unless he used the Force to do it, I'm going to go ahead and say he didn't push her. I think this is simply a matter of timing and perspective. It's clear that Jodar never actually makes contact with his hand, but the timing of the play and the difficulty of judging depth make it look possible — at least on first watch. If you re-watch it even one more time, it's clear as day, in this humble and handsome writer's opinion, that he absolutely did not push her. Which raises the question: Why didn't the reporter watch this a little closer before putting Jodar on blast and making him defend himself? We can give the benefit of the doubt and assume that not all the angles were available yet or hadn't been posted online. But there was at least one angle clear enough to make the reporter think we had an ol'-fashioned ball girl pushin' on them clay courts at Roland-Garros. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a426fee6011c3f4e94180 Brendan Sorsby admits wagering nearly $90,000 during college career as NCAA fight heats up te 2026-05-30T01:50:39.522Z Brendan Sorsby admits wagering nearly $90,000 during college career as NCAA fight heats up A district court judge in Lubbock, Texas, will take center stage Monday afternoon as attorneys for Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby seek a landmark injunction against the NCAA that could allow him to play this season after admitting to placing thousands of bets over the past four years, including on his own team. The gambling saga involving the Red Raiders' currently ineligible star quarterback has caught the attention of the college athletics world, with his time at Texas Tech potentially coming to an end after just five months. Now, in Lubbock district court documents obtained by OutKick, attorneys for Brendan Sorsby are laying it all on the line in hopes of a judge granting him an injunction to play, and they are basing a portion of their case on the diagnosis of a doctor based at an Arizona rehabilitation center. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! In hopes of getting a judge to rule against the NCAA, Sorsby's legal team provided a plethora of information to the court on Friday, including how the quarterback was able to place so many bets while enrolled at Indiana, Cincinnati and Texas Tech. ESPN's David Purdum was first to report the amount of money wagered. According to a 111-page affidavit filed, the quarterback had placed $90,000 worth of bets over the past four years, dating back to his first year playing for the Indiana Hoosiers. Sorsby, per his attorneys' filing, used multiple betting apps to place wagers, including FanDuel, Underdog, Hard Rock Bet and PrizePicks. BRENDAN SORSBY ADMITS TO GAMBLING ON HIS OWN TEAM, SUES NCAA IN LUBBOCK COURT FOR INJUNCTION But, he did not do this on his own, getting help from friends to place bets on different sports that included the NBA, PGA Tour and MLB, along with college football. The quarterback admitted to transferring at least $60,000 to friends who were placing bets for him. And, the most consequential of them all might have come while he was a scout-team quarterback at Indiana. Sorsby, through the filing, admitted to placing at least 2,900 wagers for over $30,000 during his time in Bloomington. Wagering on his own team cost the Texas Tech QB his eligibility The damaging bets came during the 2022 season, when Sorsby says he placed at least 40 different wagers on his own football team during the redshirt season. The court filing says that the quarterback was making bets that ranged from $1 to $114 during a two-month period from September to October of that year. In his defense, Sorsby claims that he only bet on the Hoosiers to win, and that he stopped placing bets prior to playing in his Indiana debut that came against Penn State that season. According to NCAA rules, a player can participate in up to four games and still preserve a redshirt season. But also, NCAA rules prohibit a student-athlete from wagering on any sport that also has a championship game at the collegiate level. This means, betting on your own team to win is obviously against the rules. For this, along with thousands of other bets placed on different sports, the NCAA has deemed Sorsby ineligible for the upcoming 2026 season. In a previous motion, attorneys representing Sorsby blamed the NCAA for not supporting the quarterback during this situation, and rather using his gambling addiction against him. "Mr. Sorsby is currently ineligible to play for Texas Tech due to prior violations of the NCAA's sports gambling rules. Rather than support a student-athlete's recovery from a gambling addiction, the NCAA has weaponized his condition to shore up a facade of competitive integrity," the complaint read. While Sorsby contends that he "never bet on the Indiana team and/or individual members of the team in a game in which he participated. He did not engage in any activity designed to influence the outcome or integrity of an intercollegiate contest or in an effort to affect win-loss margins", he is fighting an uphill battle. Gambling only continued with the Red Raiders, using friends to place bets There were questions as to whether Sorsby had stopped gambling after enrolling at Texas Tech, but the quarterback admitted in the filing that his addiction continued to spiral while in Lubbock. Documents state that Brendan was using accounts belonging to two friends to place bets, while admitting to sending $5,000 to those same friends so they could gamble on MLB, NBA and PGA Tour events for him. "Given the money I had and earned from NIL, the total amount of money I made from 2022 to 2025 was not a big deal to me. I never kept track of my betting over time, but I'm pretty sure I lost more than I won," Sorsby said in the filing. TED CRUZ, MARIA CANTWELL UNVEIL BIPARTISAN COLLEGE ATHLETICS BILL AMID NIL CHAOS, LAWSUITS, 'LANE KIFFIN RULE' But, given everything that has transpired over the past four years, with Sorsby recently completing a 35-day stint at a rehabilitation clinic in Arizona, the quarterback is still receiving support from Texas Tech. In a letter to the NCAA on Friday revolving around his fight for reinstatement, the school continued to suggest a two-game suspension would be enough punishment for the crime. "By imposing a two-game suspension on Sorsby and allowing him to continue his final season of eligibility, the NCAA would not be creating bad precedent, nor flouting existing precedent," the school noted. "This is a case of first, and perhaps last, impression. "Has the NCAA ever had an athlete who admitted to placing thousands of bets, and the only bets on his former team were for his team to win when he was not suited up for the game and when the student's physician indicated he placed those bets due to an adjustment disorder with anxiety that caused him to place those bets to feel part of the team?" Is the punishment fitting for the crime? Red Raiders fight for Sorsby Yes, Texas Tech believes a two-game suspension would be sufficient punishment for Sorsby admitting to placing bets on his former team while he was on the roster. And, the Red Raiders, along with Brendan's attorneys, are essentially painting the NCAA as the bad guys. "Imposing a career-ending sanction on Sorsby will send the message to current and future athletes hiding in the shadows of the stigma of mental health challenged and addiction that they need to stay silent and never seek help or treatment because the NCAA will take a punitive approach by automatically applying the maximum sanction," Texas Tech argued. It should be noted that Brendan Sorsby did not come forth with his problems with gambling until the NCAA was made aware of his past transgressions, along with Texas Tech not knowing about the issue when he enrolled at the school. It was a tip to the NCAA that started this investigation. Now, Sorsby, along with Texas Tech and the entire collegiate athletics world, awaits a district court's ruling that could shake the entire foundation of which we currently live in. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a400aee6011c3f4e940e6 Homelessness Declined in 2024, According to Delayed Federal Report te 2026-05-30T01:40:26.312Z Homelessness Declined in 2024, According to Delayed Federal Report The modest drop marked the first decrease in homelessness in nearly a decade. The Housing and Urban Development report was published months later than usual. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a3ba9ee6011c3f4e93fdd Pima Supes to vote on suing Trump administration over Affordable Care Act te 2026-05-30T01:21:45.024Z Pima Supes to vote on suing Trump administration over Affordable Care Act Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a3b95ee6011c3f4e93fd4 Progressive challenger targets Democratic incumbent in LD21 primary debate te 2026-05-30T01:21:25.030Z Progressive challenger targets Democratic incumbent in LD21 primary debate Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a3b81ee6011c3f4e93fcb Federal judge orders Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center te 2026-05-30T01:21:05.037Z Federal judge orders Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a3b6dee6011c3f4e93fc2 Cool things to do after dark in Tucson this weekend te 2026-05-30T01:20:45.115Z Cool things to do after dark in Tucson this weekend Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a3b59ee6011c3f4e93fb9 Postal Service moves to implement Trump mail voting order, would require states to share voter lists te 2026-05-30T01:20:25.113Z Postal Service moves to implement Trump mail voting order, would require states to share voter lists Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a3921ee6011c3f4e93f91 Arizona ranks 25th in senior health report as drug deaths among older adults continue to rise te 2026-05-30T01:10:57.193Z Arizona ranks 25th in senior health report as drug deaths among older adults continue to rise Arizona ranked 25th in the nation for the overall health of older adults in the newly released America’s Health Rankings 2026 Senior Report, with gains in physical activity and longevity offset by a sharp increase in drug-related deaths. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a36c2ee6011c3f4e93efc CodePink's Medea Benjamin confirms getting 'serious' Treasury Department query over Cuba trip te 2026-05-30T01:00:50.718Z CodePink's Medea Benjamin confirms getting 'serious' Treasury Department query over Cuba trip CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin publicly confirmed for the first time that her organization received an inquiry from the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), seeking detailed information about its March trip to Cuba. The inquiry, which is often called an administrative subpoena, comes as the Trump administration signals a broad effort to increase federal scrutiny of nonprofit organizations operating in foreign-policy and activist spaces. Last October, after the murder of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to strengthen enforcement against nonprofit entities that facilitate support for political violence. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reinforced that message this week, arguing that nonprofit organizations and fiscal sponsors can't shield themselves from legal accountability when resources, funding, organizational infrastructure or grants are used to support unlawful activity and political violence. "We’ve made substantial progress, and I think in the weeks and months ahead, we’re going to have a lot to report," Bessent responded to a question in the White House press gallery. He said, for example, that under new changes, the IRS will "demand that nonprofits know their grant recipients." FEDS SUBPOENA HASAN PIKER, MEDEA BENJAMIN OVER CUBA TRIPS "So, if a grant recipient is violent, if they are suppressing people’s rights, then you are responsible for that," Bessent said. "I think that’s a very good first step." The shift reflects a growing administration focus on whether nonprofit networks are exercising sufficient oversight over the projects, activists and international campaigns they sponsor. Against that backdrop, the inquiry by the Office of Foreign Assets Control into the Cuba convoy fits within an effort by Treasury officials to examine whether activist organizations are complying with laws and other federal restrictions, such as sanctions laws. Speaking on camera in a video promoted by a far-left media platform, BreakThrough News, Benjamin said she and political streamer Hasan Piker first learned about the query when Fox News Digital broke the news last Saturday evening that Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control had launched an investigation into the financial and logistical details of CodePink's and Piker's trip to Cuba trip. DC DINNER TURNS CHAOTIC AS CODEPINK ACTIVISTS CORNER TREASURY SECRETARY SCOTT BESSENT: 'BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS' The Office of Foreign Assets Control enforces U.S. sanctions on Cuba, which restrict Americans from engaging in many financial transactions with the communist government and require travelers and organizations to comply with licensing and record-keeping requirements for authorized activities. "I actually didn't get anything, and neither did Hasan Piker," Benjamin said. "I mean, we heard this on Fox News, that there was this subpoena out, and I was going outside my front door, looking around for somebody to serve me." Benjamin said the inquiry arrived by email and had been sent to CodePink co-founder Jodie Evans. Fox News Digital has learned that CodePink D.C. Coordinator Olivia DiNucci, who regularly harasses politicians as they are having dinner in D.C. restaurants, is also expected to get a query. "It turns out that it was an email that was sent to CodePink co-founder Jodie Evans, and it was so unofficial that it landed in our spam box," Benjamin said. "So it was a letter, and it came from the Treasury Department, from the Office of Foreign Assets Control, known as OFAC." FAR-LEFT ACTIVISTS STAY IN 5-STAR CUBAN HOTEL AS ISLAND SUFFERS TOTAL BLACKOUT While criticizing the manner in which the inquiry was delivered, Benjamin acknowledged that the request itself was serious because of the volume of information federal officials are seeking. "And I don't want to say it's not serious. It is serious, because they are asking for all kinds of information," Benjamin said. "And this is a kind of intimidation tactic that means we have to get a lawyer, that we have to spend a lot of staff time, a lot of energy." According to Benjamin, the inquiry includes roughly a dozen detailed questions about the trip and its participants. "They're asking about 12 very detailed questions that include things like, 'How did you get there? Where did you stay? What did you do every hour that you were there?'" Benjamin said. "I guess we have to tell them how many hours we slept." Benjamin said approximately 170 people participated in the convoy and suggested the scope of the inquiry could require organizers to account for the activities of every participant. REVOLUTIONARY TOURISM: INSIDE THE $600M MARRIAGE OF DARK MONEY AND FAR-LEFT AGITPROP "There were 170 people, so I don't know if they want to know what every single person did every single minute of the day," she said. Benjamin also confirmed that organizers brought humanitarian supplies to Cuba. "What we brought — and we brought about $600,000 worth of aid — so it's a lot, a lot of information that they want," Benjamin said. Benjamin framed the inquiry as an effort to discourage Americans from traveling to Cuba or participating in humanitarian missions to the communist island, but said organizers would continue their activities despite the federal scrutiny. "And of course, this is to make people think, 'Uh oh, should I go to Cuba? Uh oh, should I keep doing humanitarian aid?'" Benjamin said. "And the answer to that is, yes. We can't be intimidated. In fact, we have to use this as another reason that we're so angry at the U.S. government and redouble our efforts." Meanwhile, Piker has insisted that he hasn't received the Treasury Department query.  He stirred up another set of headlines speculating that the "real goal" of the investigation is to target American Marxist tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham, who has pumped $285 million since 2017 into a network of groups including CodePink and BreakThrough News, allegedly spreading pro-China propaganda and sowing discord with massive anti-American street protests. CodePink and BreakThrough News have been fixtures in those street protests, and Piker has supported them on his hours-long livestreams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a36aeee6011c3f4e93eeb Dan Sullivan vs. Dan Sullivan: GOP blasts clone candidate as lookalike enters Alaska Senate race te 2026-05-30T01:00:30.232Z Dan Sullivan vs. Dan Sullivan: GOP blasts clone candidate as lookalike enters Alaska Senate race FIRST ON FOX: A Democratic strategist has deployed a candidate look-alike that Republicans fear may act as a decoy and create confusion around their real nominee. Campaign material metadata reveals that Amber Lee, a progressive consultant, authored a press release announcing the Senate bid for a second "Dan Sullivan" — a figure Republican strategists say has nothing to do with incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska. "Mary Peltola and Chuck Schumer know they can’t beat Senator Sullivan on his record, so they’re resorting to deceitful political maneuvers that attempt to trick Alaskans and buy a seat," National Republican Senate Committee Spokesperson Nick Puglia told Fox News Digital. Although Republicans have months to clarify the situation to voters before the state’s primary in August, the filing shows efforts to create confusion to sway a high-stakes Senate race. FORMER DEM REP. MARY PELTOLA ANNOUNCES U.S. SENATE RUN: "PUT ALASKA FIRST" The campaign website leans into the name overlap. "Dan Sullivan challenges Dan Sullivan for U.S. Senate Seat, urges Alaskans to defeat incumbent, elect a Sullivan who stands up for Alaska," it reads. According to his biography, this second Sullivan spent his early career working blue-collar jobs like logging, construction, bartending and forestry, but decided to enter his bid for Senate after growing frustrated with government mismanagement. "Over time, he became increasingly frustrated with what he saw as federal inefficiency and a lack of long-term thinking in government," the biography reads. The campaign's Instagram page has no posts and just two followers. The campaign did not immediately respond to questions if Sullivan had been asked to run, whether the campaign had made filings with the FEC, or if he intends to run as an independent. Both Sullivans will appear in Alaska’s open primary system, where the top four candidates advance to the general election. If selected among them, the second Sullivan may appear on the ballot in November — a development that could prove especially confusing to Alaska’s many rural communities. Despite the comedic nature of the thinly-veiled ploy, the filing is especially relevant in Alaska — one of only two states that have implemented ranked choice voting. The system allows voters to select multiple candidates in order of preference. Under this model, voters can still apply their vote to a second, sometimes even a third option if their first choice is eliminated from contention. FORMER TALK RADIO HOST DIALS INTO ALASKA’S RACE FOR GOVERNOR, SAYS ENERGY IS KEY The system, sometimes called "instant runoff voting," greatly increases the influence of candidates that may not otherwise be a voter’s first choice. Although Lee, the Democratic strategist, did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital, documentation of her political leanings appears to rule out an earnest attempt to campaign for another Senate hopeful who just happens to share the "Dan Sullivan" name. In addition to being called a backer for Mary Peltoa, Sullivan's Democratic challenger, by the New York Times, Lee’s consulting firm, Amber Strategies, lists a number of progressive clients, including Alaska Women Ascent. The group aims to "train women who are pro-choice, pro-LGBTQ rights, pro-union, anti-racist and pro-racial justice" to serve as candidates and volunteers. In the past, Alaska has historically voted Republican, but recently elected Peltola to its lone, at-large district in 2022. 10 SENATE RACES THAT COULD DECIDE CONTROL OF THE CHAMBER IN THE 2026 MIDTERMS Sullivan, who previously served as Alaska’s attorney general, first came to the Senate in 2015 and last won reelection in a 53.9% to 41.2% victory over nonpartisan challenger Al Gross. Alaska will hold its primary on August 18. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a31f9ee6011c3f4e93e39 I went to the so-called ‘steroid Olympics,’ to understand why Silicon Valley is obsessed with peptides te 2026-05-30T00:40:25.673Z I went to the so-called ‘steroid Olympics,’ to understand why Silicon Valley is obsessed with peptides The Enhanced Games — a singular sporting competition where a majority of the athletes were on performance enhancing drugs — may herald a new business model that the tech industry is ready to embrace. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a2fe4ee6011c3f4e93e10 Maricopa County recorder asks judge to hold board of supervisors in civil contempt of court te 2026-05-30T00:31:32.793Z Maricopa County recorder asks judge to hold board of supervisors in civil contempt of court Rep. Justin Heap on March 2, 2023. Photo by Gage Skidmore (modified) | Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap is asking a judge to hold the county’s board of supervisors in civil contempt, escalating a longstanding and messy dispute over election control as the state primary creeps closer. Heap’s filing in Maricopa County Superior Court accuses supervisors of flouting an April 16 judgment from the same bench that ordered them to return control of several election-related functions and information technology staffers to the recorder’s office. He requested that the court compel the board to quickly adhere to the recent decision via a finding of contempt — and if supervisors then fail to comply, he asked that the court levy substantial fines and give the money to his office. It adds to a spiraling saga that is amplifying concerns about how effectively top officials in the state’s most populous county, a key swing jurisdiction, will be able to administer this year’s midterm election. Heap has long contended that the board of supervisors usurped much of his power in a deal they struck with his predecessor months before he took office. He sued over the matter last year — and after months of back-and-forth in court, largely won the dispute. The board unsuccessfully moved to stay the April 16 ruling, arguing it was too close to the primary to implement the court’s directives without risking a tumultuous election. Later, they filed for an appeal, which is still pending. But in the meantime, the county feud has escalated. During a recent local election, officials butted heads over how to communicate a new voting option at polling sites. Emails show the recorder’s office and the board’s elections department disagreed over whether poll workers should verbally inform voters that they could opt to show identification at voting sites to have their mailed ballot counted faster. Then, another scuffle erupted last week over ballot drop box locations for the upcoming primary. The majority-GOP board has set such sites for years under a provision of the state’s election rulebook, and it planned to approve the locations at a May 20 meeting. But just before the supervisors met to do so, Heap, a Republican, sent a letter to the board citing state statutes that he said asserted his office’s authority over ballot drop boxes. He also warned that election workers who handle ballots deposited in “unauthorized” receptacles could face criminal penalties. That drew strong condemnation from supervisors, a majority of whom are also Republican. One, Democratic Supervisor Steve Gallardo, accused Heap of attempting to sabotage election operations. Ultimately, the board unanimously approved a slate of voting locations — including the drop box sites — for the July 21 primary. Heap cited both incidents in his filing as examples of “the board’s ongoing usurpation of the recorder’s authority.” He added that the board also hasn’t returned his office’s IT team, which was integrated into a central IT office with the board’s staff under the terms of the deal supervisors struck with the prior recorder — although supervisors recently voted to allocate money to the recorder’s office to create new IT positions. And, he asserted that the board was on track to administer elections unlawfully, questioning whether election results might hold up in court unless supervisors were forced to comply with the April 16 judgement. “Every day of noncompliance is a day in which the board administers elections in a manner this court has declared unlawful — with the attendant risks to voter confidence and to the legal validity of the election results themselves,” his lawyer wrote. Board Chair Kate Brophy McGee said in a statement that Heap’s filing “should concern every Maricopa County voter.” She added that Heap has refused to meet with the board to resolve “outstanding issues” related to administration of upcoming elections. “At every turn, Recorder Heap and his attorneys have sought confrontation rather than collaboration,” she said. “To our dedicated elections staff and poll workers, I want to assure you we have your back. To Maricopa County voters, please know the board of supervisors remains committed to ensuring an elections process that is secure, transparent, accurate and conducted fully in accordance with federal and state law.” This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a2fcdee6011c3f4e93df0 Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe gets a one-game suspension for crotch-chopping celebration te 2026-05-30T00:31:09.196Z Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe gets a one-game suspension for crotch-chopping celebration The Milwaukee Brewers will be without pitcher Abner Uribe for one game after he was suspended for breaking one of baseball's biggest unwritten rules: Never direct a Kenny Powers/D-Generation X crotch chop at the opposing dugout. ...No, not even if it was very funny. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Uribe hit the iconic celebration this weekend after an inning-ending strikeout against the St. Louis Cardinals. Maybe a bit much when you're up 6-0... Brewers' manager Pat Murphy did not condone the celebration, and Uribe himself apologized for it. "First and foremost, everyone here knows me and knows who I am, and knows I have a bit of a history of being emotional out there," Uribe said. "I owe an apology to the Brewers, I owe an apology to my teammates, to my manager, all the bosses of the team. I understand that’s unacceptable to go out there and react in a way like that." Well, that should be enough in my book. Who hasn't gotten wound up in the heat of competition and chopped their crotch at an opponent? I almost did it on Memorial Day while playing some game on Netflix. But, nope. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS OUTFIELDERS GET TORCHED ONLINE FOR BIZARRE CELEBRATION FOLLOWING WIN OVER DODGERS I think I can live with that punishment. The MLB has to do something. I mean, they've already got the San Francisco Giants hip-thrusting in the outfield; the last thing they need is players feeling like they have carte blanche to crotch chop. Uribe — who was also hit with an undisclosed fine, per MLB — is appealing the decision, and I could not be more interested in seeing how that plays out for him. There's really no doubt about it: he crotch-chopped at the opposing dugout. But perhaps he has an explanation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a2fb9ee6011c3f4e93de7 Virginia bus crash that killed five involved driver who doesn't speak English, Sean Duffy says te 2026-05-30T00:30:49.277Z Virginia bus crash that killed five involved driver who doesn't speak English, Sean Duffy says The driver of a bus involved in a deadly Virginia crash that killed five people doesn't speak English, authorities said, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy who called it "unacceptable." Five people were killed and dozens were injured when the driver of an E&P Travel bus heading from New York to North Carolina failed to slow down near a work zone and slammed into several cars on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, the Virginia State Police said. The crash happened around 2:35 a.m. Friday.   A 13-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy, who were in the car ahead of the one the bus hit, died along with a 45-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman after their car caught fire. They were all from Massachusetts. EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO TOUR BUS ROLLOVER WITH DOZENS OF PATIENTS IN NEW YORK A 25-year-old woman, who was in the car immediately in front of the bus, was also killed. At least 44 others were taken to hospitals, including three in critical condition, police said. The driver of the bus, identified as Jing S. Dong, 48, of Staten Island, New York, was injured in the crash. Police say charges are pending. Ding is a naturalized citizen originally from China who received his commercial driver’s license in New York two years ago. FORMER US ATTORNEY CHARGED WITH FELONY HIT-AND-RUN AFTER HOUSTON CRASH, POLICE SAY "Unacceptable. This is exactly why we are holding states’ accountable, enforcing the rules of the road, and cracking down on drivers who can’t speak English," Duffy wrote on X. "If you can’t be properly trained, read our road signs, or communicate with law enforcement, you have no business driving a bus." Duffy added that the Transportation Department is investigating "New York licensing records, training documentation, and the driver's history. Any company, trainer, or school that contributed to putting an unqualified driver on the road will face intense scrutiny." Federal law requires commercial drivers to speak English well enough to do their job safely. In February, Duffy announced that all truckers and bus drivers would be required to take the test to get their license in English. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Virginia State Police. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a2902ee6011c3f4e93747 NYT writers ridiculed for saying disastrous Biden debate ended in 'draw' as Jill Biden feared he had a stroke te 2026-05-30T00:02:10.305Z NYT writers ridiculed for saying disastrous Biden debate ended in 'draw' as Jill Biden feared he had a stroke Two New York Times columnists are getting pummeled by critics for their poorly-aged ruling of the infamous Trump-Biden debate after former first lady Jill Biden claimed she thought her husband was "having a stroke." Then-President Joe Biden shocked the nation in June 2024 with his disastrous debate performance, resulting in his exit from the presidential race weeks later. "I don't know what happened," Jill Biden told CBS News this week. "I mean, when I watched it, I thought, ‘Oh my God, he's having a stroke,’ and it scared me to death." The Atlantic also reported an excerpt from her forthcoming book that she thought her husband might've been "drugged." FORMER BIDEN AIDES ‘DON’T BELIEVE' JILL BIDEN, ARE ANGRY OVER EX-FIRST LADY'S DEBATE COMMENTS, REPORTER SAYS  What has since resurfaced in the wake of her comments were the charitable takeaways from two Times columnists from Biden's ill-fated debate. "Well, we had a raspy and stumbling President Biden and a deranged and incoherent Donald Trump, who spent two hours unleashing a stream of lies. Is there a winner here? Nah," Times columnist Jamelle Bouie said at the time. SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS AFTER JILL BIDEN REVEALS SHE WAS 'HORRIFIED' WATCHING JOE'S DISASTROUS DEBATE "No one won this debate, but there is no question who lost: anyone who plans to cast a ballot for president in November," fellow Times columnist Lydia Polgreen wrote. "It was a debacle for Biden. He was barely audible at times. He flubbed answers on his strongest issues, from abortion to democracy. Trump just lied, lied and lied, and no one — certainly not the moderators and, worse, not even Biden — rebutted him in the smallest way. Trump blustered and glowered. He attacked Biden viciously and looked like a bully. This is the choice Americans are facing. This was a disaster for America." Bouie and Polgreen were greatly outnumbered by their ten colleagues, all of whom declared Trump the winner of the debate. "Biden's own wife thought he was having a stroke. Two NY Times columnists insisted he'd fought Trump to a draw," National Review senior writer Dan McLaughlin shared an image of the Times' scoring chart on X. McLaughlin's post went viral, fueling other critics to weigh in. "Positive spin: Even while having a [stroke], or possibly drugged, Biden miraculously fought Trump to a draw!" The Atlantic's Ashley Parker joked. "I think of this chart all the time lol," CNN reporter Andrew Kaczynski reacted. "Hahaha!" replied "Ruthless" podcast co-host Josh Holmes. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS "Too funny," Washington Post columnist and Fox News contributor Mac Thiessen said. Fox News Digital asked Bouie and Polgreen whether they stand by their ruling or have changed their minds since the debate. Neither responded to requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a28eeee6011c3f4e9373e Sheridan Gorman’s alleged illegal immigrant killer caught with weapon while in jail custody, police say te 2026-05-30T00:01:50.382Z Sheridan Gorman’s alleged illegal immigrant killer caught with weapon while in jail custody, police say A illegal immigrant from Venezuela charged in the March killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman was caught with a weapon while in custody, police said. The Cook County Sheriff's Office said Cook County Jail staff found a 6-inch shank in Jose Medina's possession around 8 a.m. Thursday. Correctional officers searched the 26-year-old and recovered a sharpened piece of metal with a handle fashioned out of medical tape from his pants pocket, the sheriff's office said. The Cook County State's Attorney's Office approved a new felony charge of possession of contraband in a penal institution against Medina on Friday. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ACCUSED OF KILLING CHICAGO COLLEGE STUDENT TO FACE COURT AFTER TUBERCULOSIS DELAY Medina has been in custody since March 23. He is charged with shooting 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman to death at Tobey Prinz Beach in Rogers Park on March 19. SEND US A TIP HERE Medina has pleaded not guilty to charges in Gorman's killing. His next court date is June 1. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Gorman was with friends at a Rogers Park pier when she looked around a lighthouse and saw Medina nearby. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST She walked back toward her friends and mouthed, "There’s a man behind the lighthouse," prosecutors said. Medina then allegedly began chasing them. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER As Gorman and her friends ran away, Medina shot her in the upper back, according to prosecutors. Her friends kept running until they found a place to hide. When they returned to check on Gorman, she was unresponsive. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB An arrest report obtained by Fox News Digital states that Medina was seen on video after the shooting in the lobby of his apartment building, waiting for an elevator without a mask. A building engineer told police he recognized the suspect, who had a "very distinct limp and gait." Fox News Digital previously reported that Medina was apprehended at the southern border in 2023, flagged as a flight risk and determined to have no valid asylum claim before being released into the U.S. that year under the Biden administration. Records indicate he did not have a valid U.S. address or identification and could not provide a verifiable point of contact. Fox News Digital's Adam Sabes contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a28daee6011c3f4e93735 Coast Guard ending race-based admissions for officer commissioning program under Trump DEI crackdown te 2026-05-30T00:01:30.393Z Coast Guard ending race-based admissions for officer commissioning program under Trump DEI crackdown EXCLUSIVE: The U.S. Coast Guard will be ending admissions for college students wanting to commission as officers that take race into consideration as part of the Trump administration’s continued anti-diversity, equity and inclusion initiative, Fox News Digital has learned. "The Trump Administration is more focused than ever on eliminating unconstitutional DEI policies like this one," DHS General Counsel James Percival said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital on Friday. He added, "Racial quotas, like those included in this program for students who want to enlist and commission as officers in the U.S. Coast Guard, are a direct violation of the United States Constitution’s equal protection requirements. By getting rid of these unconstitutional diversity quotas, we are returning the Coast Guard’s focus to military readiness, upholding the law, and making America a safer place." The College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI), program previously included a preference for students from schools that had met quotas for including students from specific racial groups. PETE HEGSETH DIRECTS MILITARY ACADEMIES THAT ALL FUTURE ADMISSIONS WILL BE BASED SOLELY ON MERIT The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced at end to those requirements on Thursday. "Eliminating racial quotas in federal programs remains a priority of the Justice Department," Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division said. "Access to opportunities like the Coast Guard’s pre-commissioning initiative should be based exclusively on merit, not the racial composition of your college. This resolution helps ensure that equality of opportunity." ROGER GOODELL SAYS NFL WITH COOPERATE WITH FLORIDA AG PROBE INTO ROONEY RULE AND DEI HIRING PROGRAMS The Trump administration has taken similar steps to end DEI policies in the federal government and in the military as a whole. Last week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the graduation ceremony at West Point, telling the cadets,  "The battlefield does not grade on a curve, and you can’t throw your pronouns at the enemy. Combat is the ultimate test, and our best Americans must ace it." He also accused West Point’s leadership of having attempted to turn West Point into a "woke Princeton." Fox News Digital's Preston Mizell contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a28c6ee6011c3f4e9372c Dem Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed recounts smashing vodka bottle after beard criticism te 2026-05-30T00:01:10.391Z Dem Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed recounts smashing vodka bottle after beard criticism In a recent podcast appearance, Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed admitted to destroying property in a liquor store in Detroit over remarks about the length of his beard, a sign of religious observance among Muslim communities. "He says, ‘Are you Muslim?’ I said, ‘Yeah.’ He said, ‘Well, your beard is too short.’ I said, ‘Ok you’re gonna judge me? Ok, give me a second, I forgot something,’" El-Sayed said while on left-leaning YouTube show "Intellectually Petty."  "So, I walk back, I get a fifth of vodka, and put it on the counter. He’s like, ‘Hey, you can’t buy that,’ and I was like, ‘You’re right, and you can’t sell it.’ So, I smashed it on the ground and walked out." The account is emerging as a new line of attack for some Republicans in the closely watched Senate race. SQUAD MEMBER SUMMER LEE CALLS 'UPPER CLASS' THE 'ENEMY' AT EL-SAYED RALLY Hunter Lovell, a spokesperson for the Republican National Committee (RNC), believes it displays a willingness to become aggressive over matters of faith. "Abdul El-Sayed thinks he gets a free hall pass by using his religion as a way to promote violent extremism," Lovell said. "In reality, Michigan voters see a deeply disturbed man with anger management issues who belongs nowhere near the United States Senate." El-Sayed’s campaign, when asked about Lovell's comments, did not address the incident in the liquor store. "Yes — Abdul is angry on behalf of the people. Unlike Trump who seems more focused on drapes in a ballroom, Abdul gets mad when everyday people get exploited," Roxie Richner, a spokesperson for the campaign, told Fox News Digital. El-Sayed finds himself in a heated three-way Democratic primary to replace outgoing Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. Voters will soon have to pick between him, fellow progressive Mallory McMorrow, a state legislator, and Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., a more establishment-leaning candidate. HOUSE DEM JUMPS INTO CROWDED MICHIGAN SENATE RACE El-Sayed has positioned himself as the most leftward-leaning of the three, espousing positions such as "Medicare for all," free college education and the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Notably, El-Sayed has attracted criticism for his opposition to the current U.S. partnership with Israel, citing humanitarian concerns during the war in Gaza. He’s also drawn scrutiny for campaigning with Hasan Piker, a political commentator and media personality who has described Hamas, a U.S.-designated terror group, as the "lesser of two evils," in its war with Israel and said that the U.S. "deserved 9/11."  El-Sayed himself has clearly said he condemns all forms of religious violence. In the wake of an attack on a synagogue in Temple Israel Michigan earlier in 2026, El-Sayed called it an act of "terrorism." MICHIGAN DEMOCRAT DEFENDS APPEARING WITH HASAN PIKER, DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM PODCASTER'S CONTROVERSIAL REMARKS "He was an Arab American and a Muslim. I condemn what he did. There is never a justification for attacking innocent people or houses of worship. Never," El-Sayed said in a press release. The Michigan Senate primary will be held Aug. 4. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1a28b2ee6011c3f4e93723 Take a peek inside the private 38-acre Bahamas paradise where Donald Trump Jr got married te 2026-05-30T00:00:50.464Z Take a peek inside the private 38-acre Bahamas paradise where Donald Trump Jr got married Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson recently celebrated their wedding at an ultra-exclusive island paradise in the Bahamas, according to multiple reports — a place many people have never seen, let alone even known about. Little Pipe Cay is a 38-acre private island in the Exumas, as the website of the Lauren Berger Collection (LBC), a luxury travel brand, describes it. The Exumas are a chain of islands and cays known for their ultra-clear water and white, sandy beaches.  DONALD TRUMP JR MARRIES BETTINA ANDERSON AHEAD OF BAHAMAS WEDDING CELEBRATION Little Pipe Cay is roughly 70 miles from the Bahamian capital of Nassau, and approximately 270 miles from Palm Beach, according to LBC. Little Pipe Cay and the Exumas "represent a very specific type of modern luxury," said Cesar Wurm, a Georgia-based hospitality executive. Wurm told Fox News Digital that private islands such as Little Pipe Cay appeal to wealthy travelers because they offer privacy, security and fully customized experiences. "The Exumas, in particular, offer a rare balance of natural beauty and seclusion that is difficult to replicate globally," he said.  Unlike commercial luxury destinations in general, Wurm said the region "still feels relatively untouched and highly curated." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The cost of renting the island has not been made public.  The entire property boasts 11 bedrooms and 17 bathrooms, according to the website of LVH Global, an ultra-luxury super home chartering company. Guests can also enjoy a boat dock, hot tub, helipad and infinity pool. "The cay boasts a collection of residences that are a testament to elegance and colonial charm, with five stately plantation-style estates and stylish beach bungalows offering a serene retreat from the world," according to LVH Global. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The movies "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" and "Casino Royale" were reportedly filmed on the island, according to Page Six. About 40 guests attended the wedding last Saturday. Attendees included Donald Trump Jr.'s five children and his siblings Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and Tiffany Trump, plus their spouses, according to reports and photos. Eric Trump told Page Six that his brother and Bettina Anderson are "wonderful together," as Fox News Digital previously reported. He added, "I’m so proud to have witnessed so much of their journey as a couple." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ President Donald Trump was unable to get to the wedding, citing his numerous presidential responsibilities. "While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon-to-be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so," the president wrote on Truth Social. In the days following the nuptials, Anderson offered a tiny glimpse of married life on Instagram stories, posting a photo of a personalized item embroidered with her new name, "Mrs. Trump." The wedding followed Trump Jr. and Anderson’s engagement in December 2025 after roughly a year of dating. Anderson, 39, is a philanthropist and model who has become a familiar presence at Trump family events in Palm Beach and Mar-a-Lago over the past year. Kelly McGreal of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home