https://meenews.co/post/6a4cf3c9c2ca79de2364b943 SJSU was told of decades-old allegations against volleyball coach during controversial 2024 season te 2026-07-07T12:40:41.123Z SJSU was told of decades-old allegations against volleyball coach during controversial 2024 season San Jose State University (SJSU) was told of abuse allegations against volleyball coach, during 2024 trans scandal, but didn’t fire or suspend him. During the volleyball team’s scandal-ridden 2024 season, the athletic department received a letter from one of head coach Todd Kress’s former players. The letter included allegations that Kress attacked her in a hotel room in 1998. Emails show that SJSU officials acknowledged the receipt of the allegations, thanked the former player for coming forward, and apologized for her experiences. Despite this, Kress was never suspended and has continued to serve as the head coach of the women's volleyball team. Fox News Digital was given copies of the emails exchanged between SJSU and the former Fairfield player, from an independently verified source. Fox News Digital has independently verified she played at Fairfield under Kress in the 1998 season, but is not disclosing her name. Fox News Digital submitted a public records request seeking copies of documents with criteria that match the emails exchanged between SJSU and Kress’s former player, but the university formally declined the request, stating "the requested communications implicate substantial privacy interests." Fox News Digital reached out to Kress, SJSU officials and the university’s legal counsel that handled the 2024 exchange with a series of questions, but did not receive a response from any of the parties. SAN FRANCISCO ARCHDIOCESE AGREES TO $395M SETTLEMENT WITH 530 CLERGY ABUSE SURVIVORS The original letter was written by a woman that played for Kress at Fairfield University in the late 90s, and sent to SJSU on Oct. 24, 2024. That first email she sent to SJSU contained the letter with the written allegations against Kress, that was originally sent to Fairfield University. The alleged incident occurred in a hotel after Fairfield’s loss to Clemson in the first round of the 1998 NCAA Tournament in December of that year. She wrote that a teammate asked her to bring her a shirt to Kress’s room. "I told her I wanted no part of his insanity. I was distraught about the loss and wasn’t interested in his drunken insanity, which was commonplace on trips." The former player added that her teammate "promised Todd would not throw water at me or do something juvenile so I reluctantly agreed to bring her the shirt." "I knocked on the door and Todd answered. He immediately took caramel from a plastic container and smeared it all over my face and hair. He then forcibly threw me on the bed and held me down. I was in shock. He let go of me and then pulled his pants down and put his back side in my face. "Astonished...that is the only word I can think of to describe how I felt in that moment... Todd was drunk. I got up and went for the door. "Todd again grabbed me, picked me up, and threw me into the bathtub where he held me down and threatened to turn on the shower with me laying there to ‘clean the caramel off of my face.’ At this point I was fighting back to get away from him. "Todd let me get out of the tub, laughing, and then he stood in front of the door blocking my exit. Todd told me he would only let me leave if I took a shot of liquor, which I did only to get him to move away from the door. Once he did, I ran for it. He chased me. I got into my room and although he seemed to be in a rage, he turned and calmly walked out," the letter alleges. The former player goes on to allege her teammates "had been drinking with Todd underage." She also claimed she did not report the incident at the time because she "was scared of losing my scholarship and being the reason my teammates lost theirs." Then she revealed why she was coming forward more than two decades later. "But what is happening now at SJSU is egregious and he only continues to get more bold with each new school, and the complete improper balance of power seems to drive him. He knows very well that young impressionable female athletes are not in a balanced position," she wrote. The "egregious" conduct she referred to was regarding Kress’s handling of the trans athlete on SJSU’s volleyball team. When that letter was sent to SJSU, Kress was in the middle of leading a Spartans team that was near the top of the Mountain West Conference standings. They got there through a few wins and a lot of forfeits from other teams, as SJSU was at the center of a national media controversy over a transgender player. A female teammate had joined a lawsuit claiming she hadn’t been told of that player’s birth sex before joining the team and living together. Later that day on Oct. 24, 2024, SJSU Athletic Director Jeff Konya responded to the former Fairfield player in an email. INSIDE THE FALLOUT OF THE SJSU VOLLEYBALL SCANDAL: ‘THIS IS AN OBVIOUS PROBLEM’ "I want to acknowledge that I am in receipt of your correspondence and will share it with the proper authorities on the SJSU campus for additional review," Konya wrote. More than a week later, on Nov. 4, former SJSU interim Title IX and Gender Equity Officer Peter Lim reached out to set up a meeting with the former player and her attorney. "Thank you for sharing your concerns about Coach Todd Kress. I am sorry to hear about your experiences. I have reviewed your letter and would like to meet with you to better understand your experiences with Coach Kress. The purpose of the meeting would be to help me assess potential next steps, which may or may not include an investigation into the reported conduct," Lim wrote. Three days after that on Nov. 7, Lim sent another email to the former Fairfield player, thanking her and her attorney for meeting with them. "I am so sorry about your prior experiences with Todd Kress at Fairfield University. I appreciate the time you took to describe those experiences, the impact those experiences continue to have on you, and the safety threat that you believe he presents to SJSU’s volleyball team," Lim wrote. "We are evaluating the information you provided and determining appropriate next steps. If it is okay with the two of you, I would appreciate staying in touch." There was no further correspondence between the two parties after that exchange, Fox News Digital has learned. Kress continued to coach and travel with SJSU’s volleyball team, all the way to the final game of the Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas that year, where their season ended to Colorado State. Kress coached the team again in 2025. They fell short of the conference tournament with a losing record in 2025. Kress continues to be the head coach of the women’s volleyball team at SJSU. A U.S. Department of Education (ED) Title IX investigation into SJSU over the transgender scandal determined that the university allegedly made the decision to not suspend or relieve its head volleyball coach during the team's 2024 transgender scandal, despite Title IX-related complaints against the coach. The investigation’s findings made no mention of the former Fairfield player and her letter. However, the investigation did not disclose what those complaints were, and SJSU and the California State University System (CSU) is suing the department to challenge those findings. ED's findings, which were provided by SJSU to Fox News Digital in response to a public records request, suggest the school allegedly considered potential media attention that would arise from taking any action against the coach, and the affect it would have on the team. The findings do not mention the coach by name, but Fox News Digital reasonably believes the figure titled "Coach 2" in the findings to be current SJSU volleyball head coach Todd Kress. The findings specify Coach 2 as the current head coach of the SJSU volleyball team who began his tenure in the 2023, which was the year Kress took over his current position. "Additional notes indicate the decision to not suspend Coach 2 also included the improper consideration: 'If we relieve him . . . [w]e could also spark more media attention. . . .' University records indicate University officials, including the President of the University, agreed to not suspend Coach 2 because they felt his suspension would unduly disrupt the team," the findings state. Kress continues to be the coach at SJSU. He is one of the more accomplished volleyball coaches in NCAA history, currently ranking 21st all-time in NCAA history in wins with 550. But he has only led one winning season for SJSU since arriving in 2023, that being the controversial 2024 campaign with a trans player. SJSU has faced federal sanctions for an unrelated Title IX violations since 2021. That year, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) found that the university ignored more than a decade of sexual assault and harassment complaints made by female student-athletes against a former director of sports medicine/head athletic trainer. Beginning in 2009, an athletic trainer subjected female student-athletes to repeated, unwelcome sexual touching under the guise of medical treatment. The DOJ found that SJSU repeatedly mishandled, downplayed, or failed to properly investigate these reports, which ultimately exposed additional student-athletes to harm. To remedy these violations, SJSU agreed to pay a $1.6 million financial settlement to the affected victims and implement sweeping corrective measures. On June 9, 2026, Fox News Digital submitted a formal public records request to San Jose State University seeking copies of the October 24, 2024 complaint letter sent to Athletic Director Konya, the November 1 follow-up email, and the subsequent November 7 correspondence from the university's Title IX office. On June 22, 2026, SJSU’s public records office formally denied the request. In a response issued by university legal counsel J. Leah Castella, the school acknowledged the existence of the records but determined they were not disclosable under the California Public Records Act. "The requested communications implicate substantial privacy interests," the university's response stated. "Disclosure of these records would therefore constitute an invasion of privacy that outweighs the public interest in disclosure. Specifically, these records are being withheld subject to the following exemptions: Personnel Records/Privacy... General Privacy Rights... [and the] Balancing Test. Here, the public interest served by disclosure is minimal and is outweighed by the public interest served against disclosure in protecting substantial and significant privacy rights." Following the records denial, Fox News Digital sent a detailed press inquiry to Kress, Konya, Lim, and Castella. The inquiry summarized the exact dates, timestamps, and contents of the internal records obtained independently by Fox News Digital, and posed a series of explicit questions to the parties, including requests for Kress's response to the 1998 allegations, details on what specific next steps the Title IX office took following their November 2024 meetings, and whether athletic department officials interviewed current volleyball players regarding their safety. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The inquiry also questioned university legal counsel regarding the decision to classify the public interest in these safety warnings as "minimal" while the university is actively engaged in a federal lawsuit defending its Title IX compliance within the volleyball program. Fox News Digital has not sought judicial relief on SJSU’s claim. As of publication time, neither Kress, Konya, nor any legal or communications representatives for San Jose State University have responded to the requests for comment. Fox News Digital also reached out to Fairfield University for request for a response to the former player’s letter, but a spokesperson responded writing, " The university does not comment on former or current personnel matters." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cf184c2ca79de2364b400 'Suits' star Rick Hoffman reveals 'intense' routine behind dramatic physical transformation te 2026-07-07T12:31:00.296Z 'Suits' star Rick Hoffman reveals 'intense' routine behind dramatic physical transformation Rick Hoffman threw fans for a loop in new photos shared online. The "Suits" actor boasted about his radical transformation in a selfie shared with the hashtag, "circling back." Hoffman, 56, posed in front of a mirror for the snap where he noted it had "been a min" since his last update. COUNTRY SINGER DROPS 70 POUNDS, SETS NEW WEIGHT LOSS GOAL AFTER YEARS OF BREATHLESSNESS ON STAGE The "Billions" actor sported a classic white button down shirt with gray slacks in the selfie shared with his million followers. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In addition to what appeared to be dramatic physical changes, Hoffman also strayed from his usual close-shave and showed off a full head of hair. When one fan asked for his weight loss secrets, Hoffman revealed a few of tips for success. "Intense intermittent fasting and keto diet," he wrote before adding, "no alcohol." He previously disclosed a grown-out hairstyle in a bathroom selfie shared last month. "It just goes to show," Hoffman wrote online. ANNE HATHAWAY'S SECRET DECADE-LONG MEDICAL CONDITION LEFT HER NEARLY BLIND THROUGHOUT HER 30S Earlier this year, the actor discussed a few health-related issues he's suffered through the years. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "At the age of 23, I had the biggest challenge I ever had. I got struck with major anxiety where I would be woken up and I felt like I was jumping out of my skin 24/7 in this nightmare," he said in a March interview. "I was diagnosed with OCD — but this was back in 1993 when nobody really knew what the hell that was — and when you see things from a different perspective like that, where you feel like your world is impending doom around the corner every day, you see the world incredibly differently than other people." He added, "Had I not had that happen, I never would have made it with any career. It was a real quick slingshot through life lesson to really know where you stand on this planet, which is just with everyone else." Hoffman famously worked alongside Meghan Markle while portraying attorney Louis Litt in the legal drama "Suits." "Every season there is some unbelievable conflict that he has to overcome," he told Entertainment Focus in 2016. "Every year it's like 'how the hell am I going to do this as an actor? How the hell am I going to accomplish what they want me to accomplish?' It's scary as hell, challenging as hell and then more times as not rewarding as hell when I feel like I'm proud of what's been done." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cf170c2ca79de2364b3f7 WWE legend clotheslines Biden immigration policy with pro wrestling analogy te 2026-07-07T12:30:40.847Z WWE legend clotheslines Biden immigration policy with pro wrestling analogy A former WWE star took a swipe at the Biden administration’s immigration policy on Monday, using a pro wrestling comparison. Glenn Jacobs, the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, who was known as Kane in the ring, fired off a post on X on Monday. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL "If I were a wrestling promoter and wanted to draw as big a crowd as possible without regard to cost, even if it meant bankruptcy, I'd make admission free and give everyone free unlimited pizza and beer," Jacobs wrote. "And that, my friends, was the Biden Administration's immigration policy." President Donald Trump's stance on immigration helped him win the presidential election in 2024 over Kamala Harris. In May, the Trump administration celebrated a full year of "zero releases" at the southern border. In a news release announcing the decline in releases at the southern border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) pointed to broader enforcement statistics showing illegal crossings and apprehensions at levels officials said have not been seen in more than three decades. CBP said Border Patrol recorded 8,943 southwestern border apprehensions in April, 94% lower than the Biden administration’s monthly average, 96% below the December 2023 peak during Biden’s tenure and fewer than the number apprehended in just three days in April 2024. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The 59-year-old Republican politician became the mayor of Knox County in 2018. He won a second term in 2022 and is unable to run for a third term. He’s advocated for voters in his county to vote for Betsy Henderson and Republicans down the ticket when early voting begins later this month. Henderson is going up against Democrat Beau Hawk in the general election. Jacobs compared Hawk to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. "Knox County has its very own Mini Mamdani running to replace me as your next mayor," he wrote in a separate post on X. "The only way he can win is if Republicans take it for granted. Please remember to go vote for Betsy Henderson and Republicans up and down the ticket." Jacobs has been a supporter of Trump and received similar support from the White House in May. Fox News’ Alec Schemmel contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ced16c2ca79de2364b33c Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding leaks snowball as guests reveal inside details te 2026-07-07T12:12:06.428Z Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding leaks snowball as guests reveal inside details Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guests can't stop spilling details from the couple's star-studded celebration. The loose-lipped guests have revealed everything from Adam Sandler's marriage advice to the couple as their officiant to Swift's personal touches and emotional moments. Swift and Kelce married on July 3 in front of 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden, a representative for the pop star told Fox News Digital. The two opted not to have a traditional wedding party, instead choosing to have Swift's brother as her "Man of Honor" and Kelce's brother as his "Best Man." Swift's rep revealed the couple's wedding ceremony looks were designed by Jonathan Anderson of Christian Dior Haute Couture. The "Life of a Showgirl" singer accessorized with Cartier. While Swift and Kelce kept much of their wedding under wraps, guests have gradually offered fans a glimpse inside the celebration through interviews and social media posts. TAYLOR SWIFT MARRIES TRAVIS KELCE Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid shared some of the biggest revelations, calling the wedding "spectacular" and praising Swift for orchestrating the celebration. "The wedding was spectacular," he told KSL News. "I know how weddings go, it’s normally not the groom doing the planning. So I give Taylor a lot of credit for putting together just a beautiful venue and wedding and so on. Well planned out." Reid also shared Sandler's memorable marriage advice. "Adam Sandler did the ceremony there, and he mentioned, ‘Kiss her every chance you have.’ In its own simple way, that’s a pretty good message. Kiss her before bed, kiss her before you go to work. It’s hard to argue when you’re kissing somebody. He even mentioned, if you have a small argument, finish it with a kiss and make sure that you work it out." TAYLOR SWIFT'S EMPIRE TOPS $2 BILLION AS WEDDING FRENZY FUELS GLOBAL OBSESSION Swift and Kelce put a personal stamp on their wedding ceremony by writing their own vows, according to "Good Morning America" anchors who attended the star-studded celebration. Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos gushed about the couple's "intimate" secret garden wedding. "They wrote their own vows," Roberts said. "In little books!" Stephanopoulos added. Filmmaker Joseph Kahn offered one of the most detailed firsthand accounts. "Had a wonderful time at Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce’s wedding last night," he wrote on Instagram. "I got to meet Steven Spielberg and the lovely Kate Capshaw and talk filmmaking with the GOAT (lifelong dream achieved)." "What I will say about the wedding was it was so much funnier and emotional than expected, and as big as it was, it also felt very intimate," Kahn added. "And yes, literally everyone was there. I told Lotte many times it was like living in the internet, and AI would crack if it tried to render it. Anyway congratulations Taylor and Travis! Wishing your beautiful family and future family endless happiness!" As guests continued to reveal behind-the-scenes details of the celebration, another closely guarded piece of the wedding also surfaced online: the couple's invitation. TAYLOR SWIFT SHUTS DOWN 'OFFENSIVE' FAN THEORY ABOUT HER CAREER AFTER SHE MARRIES TRAVIS KELCE A photo of the invitation was seemingly shared by Ashish Ferguson — the brother of Kelce’s childhood friend and former personal chef, Kumar Ferguson — in a handful of photos from the July 4 weekend. The photo of the invitation has since been deleted, but not before users grabbed a screenshot. "You’re invited. July 3rd, 2026. Manhattan. Love, Taylor & Travis," the invitation, which was watermarked with Ferguson's name, read. Commenters were quick to point out his mistake. "I guess we forgot about the NDA? You sure they wanted their save the date card out there?" one user wrote. "IS THAT THE INVITATION??? IT'S BEAUTIFUL WTF," another added. "Did Taylor like her leaks? That's a death sentence," one said. Reception details also emerged through guests and attendees.  Ashley Smith, sister of Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith, caught Swift's bouquet. The small bouquet featured Sweet Pea and Queen Anne’s Lace along with light pink flowers. "Celebrated an Enchanting Love S(T&T)ory And somehow…I ended up catching Tay Tay’s bouquet," Ashley wrote on Instagram. "So here’s to believing it’s bringing a lifetime of love, luck, and laughter my way." "Congratulations, Taylor & Travis! Cheers to forever T&T!" LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Country star Maren Morris shared one of the celebration's personalized keepsakes, posting a photo of a white handkerchief. "So it's gonna be forever..." was embroidered onto the white fabric, a nod to Swift's 2014 hit single "Blank Space." Beyond the firsthand social media posts, attendees also shared additional behind-the-scenes details with NBC News, offering a closer look at the couple's reception and entertainment. Guests played games to win raffle tickets, two guests told NBC News. They could use the raffle tickets they won to try to win different prizes — including designer handbags and a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, similar to the car the two rode in for their first public date in 2023. The two guests confirmed to the outlet that there were performances by Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks. McCartney played The Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand," according to People magazine. "After the ceremony, Taylor’s mom Andrea invited everyone into the reception room where the stage was set up," a source told the outlet. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In a since-deleted post viewed by Fox News Digital, AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron wrote extensively about the wedding, saying, "It did not look like Madison Square Garden." "Immediately upon entry, everything… floors, walls, ceilings… was draped in peach and white," he wrote. "Large blown up pictures of Taylor and Travis at each age, year by year from one year-old to late teenager-hood, were on display." He explained that "a small portion of MSG was cordoned off, devoid of any notion that a basketball or hockey game ever shared that space," and "somehow magically, someone created an outdoor garden at a lush countryside retreat. Everything draped off this time in green and white. Real flowers and I think artificial trees welcomed fifteen rows of maybe 75 or so chairs. "They say there were around one thousand attendees, but surprisingly, it all felt intimate and small. Everything was close." Aron recounted that "relaxing and mellow romantic songs" were played before the ceremony began, when "a few violins and cello ushered in the wedding party." According to the CEO, Kelce wore a white tux, while Swift wore "a stunning white wedding dress with a long veiled train." "Then the vows," he continued. "Long, entertaining, personal, charming, emotional, irreverent and endearing explorations by each as to how they met, why they want to be with each other for all eternity, the promises they made in joining their much-beloved two whole families (Kelce’s and Swift’s) as one, and committing to their new mutual life together." He also said Swift and Kelce's "profound love" for each other was clear throughout the ceremony. He called their first kiss a "sweep you off your feet kiss." Beyond the surprise performances, personalized touches and reception festivities, the wedding left a lasting impression on Swift and Kelce's loved ones. "They cried, and they laughed, and they danced, and they hugged, and they kissed," Swift's Aunt Robin told LBC News. Even Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, couldn't hide her excitement about the celebration, though she stopped short of revealing too much. "I really can’t say a heck of a lot except it was magical, man, magical," she said at Macy's Fourth of July celebration. Fox News Digital's Emily Trainham contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ced02c2ca79de2364b333 Cave discovery pushes back evidence of human ancestors using fire to 1.79M years ago te 2026-07-07T12:11:46.970Z Cave discovery pushes back evidence of human ancestors using fire to 1.79M years ago Researchers believe they've uncovered ancient evidence that early human ancestors used fire in an African cave — pushing back the timeline by hundreds of thousands of years. The discovery, made at a cave in South Africa called Wonderwerk Cave, was announced in a June 24 press release from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Wonderwerk Cave is located in South Africa's Kalahari Desert, roughly 90 miles from the Botswana border. ANCIENT HANDPRINTS SUGGEST HUMANS WERE THINKING SYMBOLICALLY THOUSANDS OF YEARS EARLIER THAN SCIENCE TAUGHT At the site, researchers found evidence that early human ancestors used fire in the cave as many as 1.79 million years ago — pushing back the timeline for one of the earliest known records of fire use by hominins. In 2012, researchers at Wonderwerk Cave reported what was then considered the world's oldest known evidence of intentional fire use, dating to about 1 million years ago. In a study published recently in the journal PLOS One, researchers described using a new technique to identify evidence of burning in fossilized bones. At the site, researchers also found evidence of owl pellets being used as fuel, as well as burned animal bones nearly 100 feet inside the cave. WORLD'S OLDEST POISONED ARROWHEADS WERE COATED WITH TOXINS FROM DEADLY ONION-LIKE PLANT, RESEARCHERS SAY "Using a newly developed technique that can detect signs of burning in fossilized bones, researchers identified repeated evidence of fire deep inside the cave," the university said in a statement. "Because these traces were found far beyond the reach of natural wildfires, the findings suggest that early humans were deliberately bringing naturally occurring fire into the cave and keeping it burning." Fox News Digital reached out to the researchers for comment. The university noted that fire gave early humans several survival advantages. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Fire offered many advantages, including warmth, protection from predators, light after dark, and eventually the ability to cook food," the release added. "Even so, determining when humans first began using fire has remained one of archaeology's most difficult questions." Though it appears early humans were capable of transporting and maintaining fire inside caves, researchers cautioned that this does not mean they could create fire whenever they wanted. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Instead, the findings indicate that they likely collected fire from natural sources, such as lightning strikes or wildfires on the African savanna," the release says. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "According to the researchers, these ancient humans brought fire into the cave on multiple occasions and maintained it for a period before it eventually went out." Liora Kolska Horwitz, a researcher with the National Natural History Collections at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and co-director of the Wonderwerk Cave project, said that evidence of ancient fires is typically "subtle and difficult to detect." "Our study provides new tools for identifying traces of ancient burning and reveals that fire was repeatedly present deep inside Wonderwerk Cave," she said. Kolska Horwitz added, "These discoveries show that early humans were not simply passive observers of natural fires. They were actively engaging with fire and incorporating it into their lives." The discovery follows a similar breakthrough in Barnham, England, reported in 2025. There, researchers uncovered what they said was the earliest evidence of humans deliberately making fire, dating to about 400,000 years ago. Before the Barnham discovery, the earliest known evidence of deliberate fire-making dated to about 50,000 years ago in northern France. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cecbfc2ca79de2364b30e Savi’s app aims to protect consumers from realistic AI scams like kidnappers demanding ransom te 2026-07-07T12:10:39.900Z Savi’s app aims to protect consumers from realistic AI scams like kidnappers demanding ransom The company just raised $7 million in seed funding, and is launching its app for iPhone and Android on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cecabc2ca79de2364b300 Salt lakes and queer identity anchor this Tucson writer’s new book te 2026-07-07T12:10:19.941Z Salt lakes and queer identity anchor this Tucson writer’s new book The Great Salt Lake that gave Salt Lake City its name, or the Salton Sea, might seem far away from the Sonoran swathes of Tucson. But Tucson author and Arizona Luminaria contributor Caroline Tracey says they can teach us about the region we live in, and about ourselves.  That’s the driving idea behind Tracey’s new book. “Salt Lakes” a surprising history of the way these bodies of water have been understood through history, alongside Tracey’s own journey into her queer identity and finding love.  The environmental history and personal narrative intertwine to create a book that spans both the internal and external landscape of the Tucson-based writer.  After more than a decade of essays and editor conversations circling the topic, Tracey’s book “Salt Lakes” was published this spring. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.  What do you want local readers to get from the book?  This book is called “Salt Lakes,” obviously, and that refers to the type of landform which is kind of like a closed valley, more of a bowl or a basin. We have those in Arizona, and the most recognizable one is the Willcox Playa, which is very close to Tucson. That has the same sort of dynamic I describe in other places in the Southwest: where water pools and collects and you end up with a salt crust. It’s also why it’s so rich in bird life. They kind of create these unusual oases in the landscape.  There were a lot of concepts I found helpful in understanding the history, and maybe the future, of the West. The public trust doctrine was one of them.  The public trust doctrine is, I think, a very important concept. It is the idea that states are responsible for protecting the waterways within their boundaries. It comes originally from ancient Rome, where it was important to protect waterways for navigation and commerce. And that it sort of became part of American law following a court case in Chicago regarding the Lake Michigan waterfront.  It transformed in California where they realized, well maybe the public trust doctrine doesn’t only apply to navigation and commerce but also ecological and recreational values. There was a test case at Mono Lake, and the state supreme court determined that yes in fact the public trust doctrine did apply and it actually sort of superseded privately held water rights.  It became this impressive environmental legislation moment of saying the common good is something that can actually trump private rights. It would be really interesting to try and apply it to stop data centers because I think that you could make the case that the common good water protections are being violated.  Caroline Tracey sits in her home office in Tucson, Arizona on June 16, 2026. Credit: Summer Williams What can the future of salt lakes tell us about the future of the West?  Salt lakes can seem like anomalies in the landscape, but what is really important about them is that they are the end point of a lot of the West’s water systems. When they’re in bad shape that reflects poorly on the rest of the system. Upstream, maybe things aren’t showing their wear and tear quite as much. My own curiosity about salt lakes, seeing these landscapes and wanting to learn more, sent me on the journey to learn a lot about the history of irrigation and water diversion which really sort of turns out to be like the story of how the American west was settled and developed for industry and agriculture.  Salt lakes sort of pretty quickly open out onto much bigger questions about the region.  You write about the role of the Mormon Church in water policy. What surprised you about that connection?  The chapter about Great Salt Lake talks a lot about the history of the Mormon settlement of Salt Lake City and the surrounding area. When I was working at High Country News, covering climate justice, I had a conversation with some colleagues where they were like, “We should cover religion more in the West.” I had this sort of long-standing interest in Great Salt Lake. So, I was like, “Oh, well, I wonder what’s up with the Mormon Church in Great Salt Lake.” It turned out to be really interesting that there were these two groups of environmental activists, one focused on education and one focused more on lobbying and political involvement. I think they understood themselves to be trying to raise environmental awareness in a culture that doesn’t necessarily always promote environmental activism… They had recognized that there was a place for a sort of religious voice. I found that very inspiring because it was a story showing that people don’t have to be complacent. They had a really fascinating vocabulary drawn from their religious beliefs and culture that they would apply to thinking about the landscape around them.  How did thinking about queerness and queer ecology help you understand the natural world?  The book has both a mixture of environmental journalism and personal narrative, and they come together in different ways and different moments in the book. Sometimes they’re sitting next to each other, and sometimes they’re sort of intersecting. One of the concepts I found really beneficial was this idea of queer ecology, which has various applications.  In queerness as a lens on biology, we are not thinking of the male-female reproduction that we’re taught in ninth grade but actually noticing that in the natural world there are all types of reproduction and kinship structures. I was seeing those in salt lakes as I learned about them.  One of the things that people talk about is sort of resonance between queer people being scorned or isolated from society, and [some] landscapes have had a similar experience. There is a vitality and fertility to them, even though it can be scorned or overlooked, it is very much present. It is just a matter of noticing it. An amazing thing about queerness is family is where you find it. In the natural world there are lots of examples of different types of kinship. Like Wilson’s Phalarope, which is a bird that migrates via salt lakes. They have this very unusual family structure where the male is the one who takes care of the nest and the woman takes multiple partners. It’s sort of amazing that in the natural world we accept biodiversity as an unquestionable good and I think it’s also important to see that this sort of diversity of family structures are important in human life too.  I found that to be very true about salt lakes — even though people say like ‘oh, those are sterile and barren and ugly and weird’ they actually have a lot of beauty and a lot of vitality in them. Reading queer theory and talking with queer friends was opening up this whole other possible dimension of future and kinship Does Tucson appear in this book as an unacknowledged character?  When I picture writing the book in my head, I am looking out my desk window onto my yard [in Tucson].  It was a marathon of every day advancing a little bit. I’m basically sitting at my desk — I’m not that good at writing in varied places. And we have hummingbirds out the window and woodpeckers and all the Tucson plants and flora and fauna really accompanied me in the writing of this book.  And for clearing my head: I live pretty close to Casa Video.  The post Salt lakes and queer identity anchor this Tucson writer’s new book appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ce823c2ca79de2364b26e Belgium embarrasses Team USA before breaking out Trump's signature dance celebration after fourth goal te 2026-07-07T11:50:59.999Z Belgium embarrasses Team USA before breaking out Trump's signature dance celebration after fourth goal Well, that was a brutal ending. Team USA's World Cup run came to an emphatic close Monday night in a 4-1 loss to Belgium. But the lasting image wasn't the scoreline. It was Romelu Lukaku breaking out the Trump dance after Belgium's fourth goal. Surrounded by teammates, Lukaku celebrated as Belgium put the finishing touches on Team USA's elimination, right here on American soil. TEAM USA'S WORLD CUP RUN ENDS AS BELGIUM WINS ROUND OF 16 MATCHUP TO ADVANCE OutKick founder Clay Travis told the hard truth about Belgium's well-timed celebration. "Belgium did the Trump dance after their fourth goal against us. I can’t help but respect this trash talk. They whipped us, they get to dance." He's right. If you don't want a European striker clowning you with your own President's signature celebration, don't give up four goals in a knockout match. So, Belgium earned the right to talk trash. USA COACH MAURICIO POCHETTINO KICKS POWERADE BOTTLES IN FRUSTRATION AS TEAM'S FIRST HALF DEFENSE LOOKS SHAKY Team USA had all the momentum coming into the Round of 16 matchup against Belgium. President Donald Trump dominated the conversation before kickoff. His influence over FIFA's decision to rescind Folarin Balogun's suspension was hard to overlook, giving the Americans their leading scorer amid critical stakes. It was a win for the Americans and ammunition for everyone else. Belgium rolled Team USA 4-1, and Malik Tillman looked like the only American ready for the moment. Matt Freese struggled mightily in goal, but no disappointment loomed larger than Christian Pulisic. Team USA's captain disappeared when it mattered most, repeatedly giving away possession and failing to provide the spark his team desperately needed. With Pulisic neutralized and Balogun largely held in check, the Americans had no answers. Team USA folded after a hopeful climb to the Round of 16. If Team USA hoped to establish itself among soccer's elite, it came up well short. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ce810c2ca79de2364b265 Stephen King hopes Platner doesn't drop out of Senate race following explosive sexual assault allegation te 2026-07-07T11:50:40.545Z Stephen King hopes Platner doesn't drop out of Senate race following explosive sexual assault allegation Liberal author and famed Maine writer Stephen King is rallying behind embattled Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner on Monday amid growing calls for him to drop out of the race. The political landscape was rocked Monday after a sexual assault allegation surfaced against Platner. Jenny Racicot, one of Platner's exes, claimed to Politico he drunkenly entered her home in 2021 and raped her. Platner denied the accusations. While Platner's future in the Maine Senate race hangs in the balance, the iconic creator of "The Shining" and "It" is hoping he doesn't throw in the towel. EXPLOSIVE SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATION ROCKS PLATNER CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF KEY DEADLINE IN CRUCIAL SENATE RACE "Graham Platner may drop out. (I hope he doesn't, but.) Meanwhile, the Abuser in Chief just keeps on keepin' on," King wrote on X. The author, an outspoken Trump critic, was alluding to the various sexual misconduct allegations leveled against the president, which he has long denied. In a follow-up X post, King added, "Tell you what--if you knew the whole truth about everyone in the Senate and House of Reps, those chambers would be dead empty. Jesus said, ‘Let him without sin cast the first stone.’" HASAN PIKER TURNS ON PLATNER, SAYS HE BELIEVES SEXUAL ASSAULT ACCUSER AND PREDICTS 'CURTAINS' FOR CAMPAIGN Conservative critics railed against King's hot take. "You hope he doesn’t?? WTH is wrong with you?" Washington Post columnist and Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen wrote in response to King. TOP PLATNER ALLY TURNS ON HIM AFTER BOMBSHELL RAPE ALLEGATION ROCKS CAMPAIGN: 'RED LINE' "We all hope he doesn't!" New York Post columnist Karol Markowicz wrote on X.  "I absolutely love it when people show you who they are," conservative personality Fusilli Spock wrote. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS Many are speculating that Platner's exit from the Senate race is imminent, though he did not commit to withdrawing in a video address responding to the allegation. "So, regardless of the inaccuracy of the reporting, but mindful the political reality it will inflict, we are taking the time to reflect on the best path forward for the state that I love, the people that I love, the movement I belong to, and the goal of defeating Susan Collins," Platner said in the video. "Those were the goals when we launched this campaign, and they remain my goals today." Fox News Digital reached out to Platner's campaign about King's comments. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ce5b8c2ca79de2364b202 Operation Epic Fury fallout looms over Trump’s private talks with NATO allies and more top headlines te 2026-07-07T11:40:40.740Z Operation Epic Fury fallout looms over Trump’s private talks with NATO allies and more top headlines 1. Operation Epic Fury fallout looms over Trump’s private talks with NATO allies  2. Democrats abandon embattled candidate Graham Platner after rape allegation implodes Senate bid 3. Team USA falls to Belgium in World Cup Round of 16  MOMENT OF RECKONING — Judge recoils, accused Charlie Kirk assassin sits still as fatal gunshot rings out in court. Continue reading … REGIME PRAISE — Ex-Warren campaign volunteer spotted praising murderous ex-Iranian leader. Continue reading ... CAROLINA CHAOS — Nine shot as 10,000 teens swarm NC city in social media-fueled ‘takeover.’ Continue reading ... CRASHING DOWN — Big-box roof buckles as shoppers browse aisles in alarming collapse video. 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While it may not have been Theory’s plan, Maxxine Dupri saw an opportunity to show him what she had. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL Logan Paul interfered in the match trying to give Theory and Breakker each an opportunity to use brass knuckles. However, Dawkins got a hold of one set and was staring down Theory as if he was going to use them. Paul tried to get the referee to turn his attention to Dawkins. Instead, the referee was distracted long enough to allow Dupri to get into the ring and give Dawkins a low blow. Theory rolled up Dawkins and pinned him for the win. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Theory, Breakker and Paul started to walk up the entrance ramp to celebrate. Dupri came around the ring and looked at Theory. The two stared each other down before Dupri jumped into Theory’s arms and sealed the victory with a kiss. Heyman called the win a "first step." Dupri has been hanging around Theory for several weeks, even defending Theory to her former team members Otis and Akira Tozawa. Otis and Tozawa looked on as Dupri drove off with The Vision. The Vision are back on top of the tag team division on Raw. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ce35fc2ca79de2364b1a5 CM Punk wins Undisputed WWE Championship in WWE return te 2026-07-07T11:30:39.911Z CM Punk wins Undisputed WWE Championship in WWE return It was supposed to be Sami Zayn defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes on "Monday Night Raw." But an attack from Gunther to start the show forced Rhodes off the card as he was left bloodied. WWE officials ruled Rhodes out. Zayn thought he was in a clear but Raw general manager Adam Pearce made clear to him that he will still be defending the title. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL The fans waited with bated breath to see who will walk to the ring to take on Zayn. The crowd hoping, guessing, it would be CM Punk. Lo and behold, the garage door opened up and Punk walked through it. It had been months since the pro wrestling world saw him. He had just lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Roman Reigns and he reminded Rhodes to "stay ready because you never know when a championship opportunity is just gonna fall out of the sky." The sky must have been falling in Chicago and Punk walked in as an automatic challenger. Punk took off his shirt and the match was on. There were questions about how Punk was going to fare against Zayn after having nearly three months off. But he took advantage of the momentum that the crowd gave him. Zayn, however, was showing why he was a champion. Even though he was tossed out of the ring, he got back the advantage in the match with a series of stomps and a double axe handle from the top rope. Both competitors were giving it their all in the main event of the show. Zayn hit Punk with a Blue Thunder Bomb, but Punk wouldn’t stay down. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Punk came back with a bulldog and an elbow drop from the top rope. He then tried to make Zayn tap out with an Anaconda Vice in the middle of the ring. Zayn showed his ring awareness and slipped out of it. Zayn rolled up Punk and nearly pinned him clean. Punk had Zayn on his shoulders for the Go to Sleep. However, Zayn reversed it and hit Punk with his own finisher. But Punk just wouldn’t stay down. Punk avoided a Helluva Kick and hit the exploder suplex into the corner, pulling a move out of Zayn’s playbook. Zayn again hit a Go to Sleep and coupled it with a Blue Thunder Bomb. Still, Punk kicked out of a pin. "CM Punk" chants erupted after the latest kick out. An exasperated Zayn told Punk he was the champion now as he continued to clobber him. Punk, with his lip busted open, hit Zayn with the Helluva Kick and then the Go to Sleep. He pinned Zayn to become the undisputed WWE champion. Zayn’s reign lasted all of nine days. For now, Punk is set to walk into SummerSlam as the champion. His opponent is still yet to be determined. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cdeefc2ca79de2364b0da Flagstaff Event Almanac for July 7 te 2026-07-07T11:11:43.418Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for July 7 July 7 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cdedac2ca79de2364b0b6 JOHN YOO: The left's Supreme Court panic collapses under the weight of the facts te 2026-07-07T11:11:22.939Z JOHN YOO: The left's Supreme Court panic collapses under the weight of the facts The Supreme Court’s rush of decisions last week belies several myths concocted by its leftist critics. Listen to Democratic politicians or read liberal legal commentators, and you would believe that a conservative Supreme Court is marching in lockstep with Donald Trump to impose an extremist agenda on an unwilling American people. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, for example, often criticizes what he dubs "the MAGA Supreme Court" for transforming government agencies into "members-only clubs for his golf buddies and cronies." House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries decries "the corrupt conservative majority on the Supreme Court appointed by Donald Trump" for taking "a blowtorch" to civil rights laws. Almost every Democratic leader, especially those jockeying for position in the 2028 presidential race, demands that Congress pack the Court in order to correct this alleged bias of the conservative justices. "We [should] talk about the idea of Supreme Court reform, which includes expanding the Supreme Court," 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris said last week. The Supreme Court term that just ended, however, proves the exact opposite. It shows a Court that takes its bearings more from the original understanding of the Constitution, and from an interest in maintaining economic and political stability, than from Donald Trump. GORSUCH SAYS IDEOLOGICAL DIVIDES ON SUPREME COURT COME DOWN TO ‘HOW YOU READ LAW,’ NOT POLITICS In one of the most significant Supreme Court terms this century, Trump may have gained more than he lost. But he has won only when his constitutional positions coincided with the longer-term agenda of the Roberts Court: restoring the separation of powers and federalism, containing the administrative state, ending the use of race by government, and expanding neglected First and Second Amendment rights. But when Trump has sought approval for his more aggressive political policies, he has lost to shifting majorities of conservative and liberal justices. Three of last week’s biggest conservative wins for the Trump administration came because they sailed along the course already set by the Roberts Court. In Trump v. Slaughter, Chief Justice John Roberts declared for a 6-3 majority that the president had the constitutional right to fire, at will, any officer who executes federal law. Quoting the Federalist Papers, the chief justice wrote that the Framers sought "to establish a hierarchy — a ‘Chief Magistrate’ with whom the buck stops, and below him various ‘assistants or deputies’ who ‘derive their offices from his appointment’ and remain ‘subject to his superintendence.’" The power to fire implies the power to command, because the former allows the president to remove any subordinate who refuses to obey instructions. Slaughter ended the independence of administrative agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission at issue, that have wielded vast, virtually unchecked powers for a century. But the justices did not end independent agencies and overrule the 90-year-old precedent of Humphrey’s Executor v. United States to help President Trump. SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN LIMIT ON PARTY CAMPAIGN SPENDING IN COORDINATION WITH CANDIDATES The Roberts Court had started striking down newer, smaller independent agencies more than 15 years ago. Only in 2026 were the justices finally confident enough to eliminate all of them (except for the Federal Reserve Board — more on that later). President Trump was the immediate beneficiary of Slaughter, but the Roberts Court would have decided the case the same way if Kamala Harris had won in 2024. The same dynamic explains another major conservative victory, this one on transgender sports. Trump made a campaign issue out of limiting transgender participation and issued an executive order on "Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports" upon taking office. In West Virginia v. B.P.J., the Court agreed that transgender athletes did not have a constitutional right to play in sports other than those based on their biological sex at birth. DEMOCRATS STAY QUIET ON NEXT STEPS AFTER SUPREME COURT TRANSGENDER SPORTS RULING Trump may have been on the winning side, but the Court’s attitude toward transgender rights followed its approach to abortion. In Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022), the Court overruled Roe v. Wade and returned abortion policy to the states. The conservative justices realized that premature entry into the abortion wars had politicized the judiciary and the Constitution. With the new issue of transgender rights, the majority led by Justice Brett Kavanaugh decided to respect the Constitution’s reservation of most domestic policy to the states. Another issue where Trump benefited from the existing direction of the Roberts Court was race. In Louisiana v. Callais, the Court struck down the use of race in congressional redistricting (except in some very limited circumstances). Even though it was outside the normal decennial redistricting period following the census, President Trump pressured friendly states to redraw congressional maps to maximize the number of Republican seats. Lifting the states from the obligation to create districts for minority groups would help Republicans meet that goal. But the Court did not decide Callais to help Republicans or Democrats. Instead, it continued to withdraw the judiciary from the redistricting game — it had forbidden the lower courts from reviewing maps for partisan bias in 2019’s Rucho v. Common Cause. And the Court had barred states from considering race in university admissions in 2023’s Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard. Ordering the judiciary to allow states to draw districts as they wished, without regard to race, naturally followed these earlier trends in the Roberts Court’s thinking. This dynamic has repeated itself on other issues as well, ranging from campaign finance to gun rights. But when Trump has advanced weak positions for political advantage, he has lost. In Learning Resources, the Court struck down the administration’s worldwide tariffs because they exceeded the power delegated by Congress during international emergencies. Trump failed to respect the Roberts Court’s larger campaign to limit the delegated power exercised by the administrative state. In Trump v. Barbara, a majority of the justices reaffirmed the birthright citizenship rule that has governed in the United States from colonial times to the present — marred only by the Supreme Court’s own disastrous decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford, denying citizenship to freed and enslaved African Americans. Here, Trump’s radical effort ran headfirst into Chief Justice Roberts’ effort to respect two centuries of constitutional practice and understanding. The same can be said about Trump v. Cook, which rejected Trump’s exercise of the removal power over the Federal Reserve Board. While inconsistent with the logic of Slaughter, the Court announced that it would still preserve the independence of the single agency that needed political independence more than any other and that could trace its historical roots back to the first Bank of the United States, established in 1791. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Trump attacked the Court as harshly as the Democrats did for these decisions. Remarkably, he attacked conservative justices by name after they struck down his worldwide tariffs. Trump called them a "disgrace to our nation" and "disloyal." But the better lesson for Trump is that the Court is neither a partisan ally nor a partisan enemy. Rather, it is pursuing its own ideological course to restore the structural guardrails on federal power, end the government’s use of race, and expand core political liberties. Instead of expecting more partisanship from the Court, Trump would do better to accept more conservative ideas from the Court. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JOHN YOO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cdec7c2ca79de2364b0ad Florida influencer and husband charged after deputies say they left young children alone while drinking te 2026-07-07T11:11:03.483Z Florida influencer and husband charged after deputies say they left young children alone while drinking A Florida real estate investor and influencer and her husband were arrested over the Fourth of July weekend after deputies said they left two young children alone in a Key Largo resort hotel room for up to an hour while they drank alcohol at the pool, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Allison Sirica Cannella, 40, and Brian Nicholas Cannella, 43, both of Delray Beach, were each charged with two felony counts of child neglect, jail records show. Deputies responded to the Reefhouse Resort & Marina in Key Largo at about 1:45 p.m. Saturday after hotel employees reported entering a guest room because an unattended baby had been crying for an extended period. TODDLER DECLARED DEAD AFTER NEAR-DROWNING WAS FOUND ALIVE IN HOSPITAL MORGUE HOURS LATER, POLICE SAY Inside, deputies found two young children alone in nursery beds. Investigators said resort employees eventually located the Cannellas at the property's pool, where they had been drinking alcoholic beverages. Security camera footage, witness statements and other evidence indicated the children had been left unattended for approximately 40 minutes to one hour, investigators said. The Florida Department of Children and Families was notified, and the children were released into the custody of a family friend until child welfare officials arrived. Authorities said neither child suffered serious injuries. INFLUENCER AND HER LAWYER FATHER ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED MURDER-FOR-HIRE PLOT INVOLVING HER BABY DADDY Both Cannellas were arrested and booked into the Monroe County Jail. Their first court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 1. The arrest stands in stark contrast to Allison Cannella's public image, which centers on luxury real estate investing, home renovation and social media. RALEIGH MAYOR CONSIDERS YOUTH CURFEW FOLLOWING TEEN TAKEOVER, VIOLENT JULY 4TH WEEKEND Her private Instagram account highlights luxury real estate, renovation projects and Florida lifestyle content while identifying her as a lawyer and real estate investor. The profile also links to Exhale Vacation Rentals and an online storefront featuring products from her renovation and design projects. Cannella also was featured in "Atlantic Ave Magazine," which highlighted her renovation of luxury Florida vacation rental properties. The publication detailed one waterfront investment project that more than doubled its annual rental revenue after an extensive redesign. Her employer's online biography says Cannella has more than 15 years of real estate and legal experience and has worked on more than $25 billion in real estate and corporate transactions. She serves as senior vice president and general counsel and previously practiced commercial real estate law. Fox News Digital reached out to Allison Cannella, the company where she is employed, Exhale Vacation Rentals and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for additional comment but did not immediately receive responses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cdeb4c2ca79de2364b0a4 Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests te 2026-07-07T11:10:44.033Z Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests Creatine, the common muscle-building supplement, may help improve depression symptoms, new research suggests. A systematic review, published in Genomic Press’ Brain Medicine, found that creatine monohydrate may be beneficial as an add-on treatment for major depressive disorder, although the evidence remains preliminary. The Canada-based researchers analyzed data from five randomized controlled trials, evaluating the impact of creatine monohydrate intake on mental health. AMERICANS ARE GIVING UP MULTIVITAMINS FOR A DIFFERENT DAILY HEALTH HABIT, STUDY FINDS Four of the trials studied major depressive disorder, and another looked at bipolar disorder with a current depressive episode. In one trial of women with depression who took 5 grams of creatine per day, plus the antidepressant escitalopram, there was greater improvement after eight weeks. Another study revealed benefit when creatine was added to cognitive behavioral therapy. Other studies involving teen girls found no benefit from a variety of creatine dosages after eight weeks. The bipolar depression study also found no significant improvements when 6 grams of creatine was added to medication after six weeks. COMMON VITAMIN MAY INFLUENCE BRAIN AGING IN WAYS SCIENTISTS DIDN'T EXPECT In a press release, the researchers said previous studies have found that people with mood disorders process creatine differently in the brain. Because creatine helps produce energy, some scientists believe disruptions in this process may contribute to depression. Although creatine has also been associated with boosting dopamine and serotonin, which most antidepressants target, the authors stressed that the link between brain creatine and mood "remains correlational," as depression has "many moving parts." FINDING THE SLEEP 'SWEET SPOT' COULD HELP YOU LIVE LONGER, STUDY SUGGESTS Lead study author Bassam Jeryous Fares, a student in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa, commented in a statement that the signal is "interesting, but not a verdict." "Two trials pointed one way and three pointed another," he said. "That is not the kind of evidence on which you change clinical practice. It is the kind that tells you the question is worth further exploration." Nicholas Fabiano, corresponding author and a psychiatry resident at the University of Ottawa, added in the same press release that creatine "appears to be a safe intervention," noting that side effects were limited to mild stomach pain. "We cannot yet reliably say that creatine helps with depressive symptoms or if the findings are generalizable to everyone," he added as a caveat. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Dr. Thea Gallagher, psychologist and director of wellness programs at NYU Langone, said that although creatine is best known for supporting muscle performance, it also helps the brain produce and use energy. "Researchers believe that some people with depression may have alterations in brain energy metabolism, and creatine could help support these energy-producing pathways," Gallagher, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital. "There is also emerging evidence that it may influence neurotransmitters and reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, although these mechanisms are still being investigated." The research suggests that creatine may be most helpful when combined with established depression treatments rather than as a replacement, Gallagher emphasized. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "This research is encouraging because it adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that supporting brain energy metabolism may be another pathway for improving depression symptoms," she said. "It's exciting whenever we identify another potential tool that could complement existing treatments, particularly one that is relatively inexpensive and widely available." The new study is a review of prior research rather than a new clinical trial, which can pose a limitation, the researchers acknowledged, adding that "larger, well-controlled trials are still needed." Gallagher noted that creatine should be considered as a potentially promising addition to treatment, rather than a substitute for psychotherapy, antidepressant medication, regular exercise or healthy sleep habits. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "While creatine has a strong safety profile for most healthy adults, it's still important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting any supplement – particularly if you have kidney disease, are pregnant or have other medical conditions," she advised. For those experiencing signs of depression, Gallagher recommends seeking evidence-based mental healthcare. The doctor noted that depression is a "highly heterogeneous condition, so we still don't know which patients are most likely to benefit or what the optimal treatment approach looks like." Gallagher also cautioned that supplements have been known to generate "early enthusiasm" before larger studies have revealed "more modest effects." "Right now, I'd describe creatine as promising but not definitive," she concluded. "It's an area that deserves continued research, but it's not something people should view as a standalone treatment for depression." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cdc59c2ca79de2364b046 Kaillie Humphries: Identity is not the same as biology. The Supreme Court agrees te 2026-07-07T11:00:41.819Z Kaillie Humphries: Identity is not the same as biology. The Supreme Court agrees As a three-time Olympic gold medalist , five-time world champion and a proud competitor who has dedicated my life to bobsledding, I’ve had the privilege of competing at the highest levels of sport. Representing both Canada and the United States on the world’s biggest stage, I became the first woman to ever win gold medals for two different countries. Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed firsthand the power of women’s sports to create opportunities, build confidence, and change lives. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! As a professional athlete, my path has been, and will be, written for me. I’ve already experienced immense opportunities that few have — all carried to fruition on the backs of women who came long before me. The Olympics is a world-renowned event. People from all over the world are drawn in to watch the culmination of years—sometimes a lifetime—of work come to life. The world sees the medals around our necks and podium celebrations, but what they don’t see is the moment before the race, knowing that years of preparation will soon come down to a matter of seconds. It’s in those moments I’m reminded how fortunate I am to be there. I didn’t achieve those milestones alone. Every opportunity I’ve had exists because generations of women fought for the chance to compete in their own category. Last week, the Supreme Court upheld that Title IX means exactly what it says: to uphold an exclusive category meant for biological women. Women’s sports were established to exclude men. The exclusivity is what allows girls to earn roster spots, chase championships, secure scholarships, attract sponsorships, and pursue the dreams that girls before Title IX didn’t always get. US WOMEN OLYMPIANS REACT TO HISTORIC SUPREME COURT RULING ON THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN'S SPORTS Sports aren't only measured by gold medals. Even the 10th place spot can determine someone’s future. Even Justice Kavanaugh acknowledged that sports are a zero sum game. Every opportunity won by one competitor is an opportunity another loses. For a lot of girls across the country, their spot was bumped because a man came through and took it away from them — and it’s astonishing that this was allowed to happen in the first place. As athletes, we have a responsibility to protect the legacy of women’s and girls’ sports. Fairness does not mean that there are no boundaries. Fairness means that objectively there is a line that should not be crossed. Equality doesn’t mean that we are all the same in height and speed. It means that women and girls should have equal opportunities within the female category, not a free for all. Sports should never be based on someone's self-proclaimed "gender identity." It should always be based on biology. People have tried to blur the line between the two, but the Supreme Court rightly recognized that they are separate concepts, and that Title IX protects girls because of their biological sex, not because of how someone identifies. That’s why, when the transgender sports issue began, I didn’t sit on the sidelines—I knew that I had to do something. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM This victory was a race of its own. We gathered, we rallied, and we did not stop in the face of the insults and heinous accusations that came our way. Instead, we fought for our rights, just like women did all those years ago. Someday, another little girl will stand at the starting line that she has dreamed of her entire life. She won’t be thinking about the Supreme Court or the legal parameters of Title IX. She’ll be thinking about the race ahead of her. My hope is that that little girl who has a dream to compete—from high school to the Olympic stage—will continue to have the chance to compete in a category created for women—biological females—to test the limits of her own ability, and to discover just how far hard work pays off. Last week’s decision preserves the opportunities that came before me, and if my activism had even a small part in moving the needle on this, that’s a legacy worth leaving. Kaillie Humphries is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and an Independent Women sports ambassador. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cd7aac2ca79de2364af60 Extremist streamer declares NYC an Islamic republic with popular terror chant: ‘Mamdani’s New York’ te 2026-07-07T10:40:42.404Z Extremist streamer declares NYC an Islamic republic with popular terror chant: ‘Mamdani’s New York’ A streamer who broadcasts to more than 1 million followers on a popular online platform set off a viral firestorm after invoking Mayor Zohran Mamdani's name as he declared Islam would take over New York City. "Allahu Akbar!" the extremist internet personality Sneako yelled amidst a group of Egypt soccer fans while drums were banged and horns were blown. Egyptian flags waved among the crowd as they chanted along. Sneako, whose real name is Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, has been described as a provocateur and palled around with the online antisemitic far-right during his rise to social media stardom. Before that, he was all-in on his support for the political far-left and supported the presidential campaign of socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in 2016. He reportedly converted to Islam in 2023. EGYPT NATIONAL TEAM MANAGER WAVES PALESTINIAN FLAG AFTER WORLD CUP WIN OVER AUSTRALIA But Friday night, after Egypt dethroned Australia in the World Cup, he may have made his most controversial splash yet while live broadcasting on the streets of New York City on the video streaming platform Kick. Mockingly wiping tears from his eyes, Sneak said: "Oh no, oh no. F--- you!" "This is the Islamic Republic of New York-istan," he continued. "Islam will be in every household. Inshallah the whole world will be Muslim." "Welcome to Mamdani's New York. You see this city? You see how it looks? Inshallah, your city looks just like this too," he shouted among the crowd. MAMDANI BLASTS ICE AGENTS, ELON MUSK AND 'SUPREMACY' IN AMERICA 250 SPEECH AHEAD OF JULY 4 WEEKEND "Inshallah" is Arabic for "God willing," and "Allahu Akbar" is Arabic for "God is great." Mamdani is the first Muslim mayor of New York. The clip of Sneako quickly circulated the web, garnering tens of millions of views across platforms including Instagram and X, while thousands of people slammed him for the pronouncement. PRO-ISRAEL INFLUENCER EMILY AUSTIN SAYS ZOHRAN MAMDANI REACHED OUT TO CO-HOST FIFA EVENT One of the sharpest replies came from Rob O'Neill, the Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden in an early morning raid on the terrorist's compound in 2011. "These guys sound WAY different when you wake them up at 2am," he said. A pair of massive personalities on X, who have a history of bad blood, even teamed up to demand a harsh punishment for the streamer. "Deport him NOW!!!" conspiracy theorist Alex Jones said in reply to the clip, which elicited a response from X owner and former Jones opponent Elon Musk. "Yes," Musk simply replied. When Musk purchased X — then Twitter — and vowed the return of free speech to the platform, Jones had been permanently suspended. At first, Musk was hesitant to reinstate Jones given the Sandy Hook controversy that surrounded the radio show host. Eventually, however, Musk relented. One X user labeled the streamer as a "Disgusting creature." "Send this dude to Iran if he hates America so much," said another. Sneako appeared to cryptically address the controversy in a post of his own on X Sunday night. "Every knee will bow," he posted. "Every tongue confess." On Monday, he took a shot at Musk for echoing Jones' deportation post. "Go back to Africa," he told Musk, who is native to South African. "This is my country." Mamdani's office did not return Fox News Digital's request for comment on Sneako's comments. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cd349c2ca79de2364aea7 Four months to midterms: 12 races that will determine the Senate majority te 2026-07-07T10:22:01.664Z Four months to midterms: 12 races that will determine the Senate majority With just under four months to go until this year's midterm elections, a top Senate Republican remains confident of the GOP's chances. Sen. Tim Scott, the chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, recently told Fox News Digital this spring that he's "incredibly optimistic" the GOP can not only hold but expand its current 53–47 majority in the upper chamber. But his counterpart at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, is equally confident her party can flip control of the Senate, telling Fox News Digital earlier this year she sees "all the makings of a blue wave" heading into November. CRUCIAL SENATE BATTLE ROCKED AFTER MAJOR PLAYER DROPS OUT OF RACE Republicans — as the party currently in power — were already up against traditional political headwinds that lead to a loss of congressional seats during midterm election years. Add to that the challenging climate fueled by persistent inflation, high gas prices tied to what polls show is an unpopular war with Iran and President Donald Trump's underwater approval ratings. It's all a perfect storm that spells unfavorable outcomes for the GOP. But Democrats have problems of their own as they try to win back control of the Senate, including a party brand that public opinion polling indicates is extremely unpopular. Add to that high profile victories in this spring and summer by left-wing and socialist candidates over establishment rivals in Democratic primaries that is giving Republicans extra ammunition to portray all Democrats as extremists, or as Trump calls them, "communists." Here's a look at a dozen competitive Senate seats in play that could potentially flip the balance of power in the chamber. Republicans are defending an open seat in the southeast battleground state, with GOP Sen. Thom Tillis retiring at the end of this year. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB The GOP is rallying around former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley, who has Trump's backing after serving alongside the president's daughter-in-law and Fox News host Lara Trump in the lead up to the 2024 election. Democrats, meanwhile, landed their top recruit when former two-term Gov. Roy Cooper launched a Senate campaign last summer. Cooper enjoys tons of name recognition in North Carolina and is 6-0 when it comes to running statewide races. North Carolina voted for Trump for his second term, but the top nonpartisan political handicapper, Cook Political Report, rates the race Lean Democrat, with Inside Elections ranking it as a toss up. Moderate Republican Sen. Susan Collins is running for re-election for a sixth six-year term in blue-leaning Maine. Collins is the only Republican senator running for re-election this year in a state that then-Vice President Kamala Harris carried in her 2024 presidential election bid against Trump. And Collins has seen a deterioration of her poll numbers among Mainers from her last re-election six years ago. But the longtime senator, who has been a top DSCC target for multiple election cycles, has proven tough to beat. But she could prevail again as her Democratic challenger, Graham Platner continues to face controversy over his past actions and comments. The Marine Corps veteran and oyster farmer is backed by progressive champions Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif. Republican groups supporting Collins have been blasting Platner over controversial comments he made over a decade ago on a now deleted Reddit account, a well-publicized Nazi-linked tattoo on his chest, infidelity and allegations of sexual misconduct. The GOP's also aiming to flip an open seat in battleground state of Michigan, where Democrat Sen. Gary Peters is retiring. Former Rep. Mike Rogers, who won the 2024 GOP Senate nomination in Michigan but narrowly lost to Rep. Elissa Slotkin, is making a second straight bid and is the all-but-certain Republican nominee. Democrats are dealing with a titanic two-way fight between center-left Rep. Haley Stevens, who is backed by Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and former Wayne County Health Department Director Abdul El-Sayed, a left-wing candidate endorsed by Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. The primary battle, which until Sunday also included progressive state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, has already exposed numerous Democratic Party divisions and provided Rogers, who is backed by Trump, with plenty of ammunition. Michigan's primary will be held on August 4. Democrats scored a major recruiting victory last year when former Sen. Sherrod Brown announced he would challenge Republican Sen. Jon Husted. A former lieutenant governor, Husted was appointed to the Senate a year ago after then-Sen. JD Vance stepped down to serve as vice president to Trump. Ohio, once a premier general election battleground, has turned solidly red over the past decade, and Democrats view Brown as their only competitive candidate in the race to serve the remaining two years of Vance's term. Brown lost re-election in 2024 by roughly four points while Trump carried Ohio by 11 points. The Cook Report and fellow nonpartisan ranker Sabato's Crystal Ball rate the race as a toss up, with Inside Elections ranking it as tilt Republican. Republicans see another flip opportunity in New Hampshire, where a long-held Democratic Senate seat in New England's only swing state is opening thanks to the retirement of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is the first woman in U.S. history to be elected governor and senator. Four-term Rep. Chris Pappas is expected to capture the Democratic Senate nomination in the state's early September primary. There's a primary race on the Republican side between two former senators seeking a return to Capitol Hill. Former Sen. John E. Sununu, an older brother to former Gov. Chris Sununu, has the backing of the president and has a double-digit lead in public polling. But Trump's first-term ambassador to New Zealand, former Sen. Scott Brown, remains in the race. Democrats were given a big boost in the red-leaning state when former Rep. Mary Peltola announced in February that she would challenge GOP incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. Peltola lost re-election in 2024 in the at-large district that covers the entire state by three points, while Trump carried Alaska by 11 points. Meanwhile, there's a court battle ongoing over the Senate bid by another Dan Sullivan, a former teacher who announced his campaign in May and recently registered as a Republican. Republicans view first-term Sen. Jon Ossoff as the most vulnerable Democrat seeking re-election in 2026. The Peach State is a true battleground swing state. Georgians voted for Joe Biden to be president in the 2020 elections, but then swung red to vote in Trump for a second term in 2024. FRom 2005 until 2020, the state had two Republicans representing them in the U.S. Senate before electing two Democrats to go to Washington, D.C. when Trump's first term ended. Ossoff, first elected in that 2020 race, built a massive war chest while the GOP faced a nasty three-way primary battle for its nomination in the crucial sunbelt battleground state. In November's midterms, Ossoff will face Republican Rep. Mike Collins, who was backed by Trump days ahead of last month's GOP primary runoff election. While a recent Fox News poll indicated Ossoff holding a double digit lead, Republicans plan to run an aggressive campaign against the senator. Republicans are defending an open seat in Iowa, a onetime swing state that's shifted to the right over the past decade. But the GOP rallied around Rep. Ashley Hinson, who is backed by Trump, in the race to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Joni Ernst. Hinson, a former local TV news anchor who flipped a Democratic-held seat in 2020, is seen as a rising star in the party. State Rep. Josh Turek, a Paralympian, won a contested and expensive Democratic primary over more progressive state Sen. Zach Wahls. State Rep. James Talarico is hoping to become the first Democrat since 1988 to win a U.S. Senate election in right-leaning Texas. Talarico, who hauled in an eye-popping $27 million in fundraising the first three months of this year, defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the March primary to secure the Democratic nomination. The Democrat will face off in November against Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.  The MAGA firebrand, carrying plenty of political baggage, ousted longtime Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in an expensive and combustible GOP nomination battle that went into overtime. The retirement of Democratic Sen. Tina Smith is giving the GOP hopes they can flip the seat in the blue-leaning state. And Republicans landed what they say is a top-tier recruit in former NBC sports reporter turned conservative pundit and activist Michele Tafoya, who is part of a crowded GOP field in next month's primary. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a progressive, is facing off against more moderate Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in the race for their party’s nomination. Republican Sen. Ashley Moody, who as Florida's attorney general was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last year to fill the seat once held by now-Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is on a glide path to the GOP nomination in next month's primary. Moody will likely face off in November against Democratic challenger Alex Vindman, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, whistleblower in the 2019 Trump-Ukraine controversy and brother of Rep. Eugene Vindman. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Polling in recent months suggests a competitive race between Moody and Vindman in right-leaning Florida. Republican incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts, a former governor, is seeking a full six-year term in the Senate representing red-leaning Nebraska. He'll face off in the midterms with former union leader Dan Osborn, an independent candidate who is making his second straight run for the Senate. Democratic nominee and former pharmacy technician Cindy Burbank is likely to drop out of the race and support Osborn in the general election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cd336c2ca79de2364ae9e Why homemade prime rib can be 'even better' than at a steakhouse, experts say te 2026-07-07T10:21:42.206Z Why homemade prime rib can be 'even better' than at a steakhouse, experts say As more Americans look to increase their protein intake, picking up a prime rib roast at the grocery store may seem like an appealing option. The varying sizes of this cut of meat make it notoriously tricky to cook, however. Some experts, though, say home chefs can master the process and produce great prime rib. "There is absolutely no reason prime rib cooked at home can't be as good, even better, than anything you can get at a restaurant," Chicago-based chef "Meathead" Goldwyn, author of "Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling" and a member of the Barbecue Hall of Fame, told Fox News Digital. MEAT-ONLY DIET FOLLOWERS CLAIM DISEASE REVERSAL AS EXPERT SAYS AMERICANS ARE 'THE SICKEST' Professionally prepared prime rib tastes better than homemade for many reasons, according to Tasting Table.  Restaurants typically have more access to higher-end equipment and higher-quality meat, Tasting Table reported. But Jess Pryles, the Texas-based creator of the Hardcore Carnivore line of meat seasonings and tools and a judge on Food Network's forthcoming series, "Pitmasters," told Fox News Digital that USDA Prime cuts are "readily accessible to the public." A 2025 Beef Magazine article reported that the availability of higher-grade meats has increased. USDA Prime, the top grade of beef, which shows "an abundance of marbling — the amount of fat interspersed in the lean meat," is up from 3 to 4% in the early 2000s to 10 to 12% in recent years. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "It all starts with the quality of the meat," Goldwyn said, adding that top-quality beef can be found at the grocery store. "Most [grocers] don't stock top-quality prime rib because it is expensive, and it doesn't sell rapidly," he added. "But most [grocery stores] can special order anything you want and have it in for you in a few days. You can also order top-quality [beef] online from many suppliers." Restaurants also often cook a whole roast and serve it in slices, whereas a home cook is more likely to opt for buying less-expensive individual steaks, which are technically ribeyes, not prime rib, Tasting Table reported.  Restaurants also usually use more seasonings, dry-aging and prep time than the average home cook, Tasting Table reported. "If you submerge your beef in a wet brine, you're making corned beef," Pryles countered. "And your meat is going to turn pale and unappealing in shade." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Once someone chooses a superior cut of meat, everything that comes after is "a matter of technique," Goldwyn said. "We are specialists in barbecue and grilling, but the methods we recommend work perfectly in indoor ovens," Goldwyn said. "Grills are just outdoor ovens with lousy thermostats." Pryles' advice for nailing prime rib at home includes buying the best quality meat you can afford and seasoning it well in advance. "Season it well in advance, ideally the day before, and let it sit uncovered in the fridge so the surface dries out," she said. "That helps you get better browning." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ She also recommends cooking the roast on a rack, "so the airflow can surround the entire piece." "Start things at a lower temp for more even doneness edge to edge, then [finish with] a hot blast at the end if you want to build a crust," she said.  "And, most importantly, pull it before it hits your final temperature, because carryover cooking is real, especially on a large roast. A thermometer is your best friend." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cd322c2ca79de2364ae95 Palace aides 'don't trust' Prince Harry alone with King Charles, experts say te 2026-07-07T10:21:22.750Z Palace aides 'don't trust' Prince Harry alone with King Charles, experts say If Prince Harry gets face time with King Charles during his latest drama-filled U.K. trip, don't expect a warm family reunion — palace aides are reportedly expected to tightly script every second to shield the monarch and the crown. "Every interaction will need to be managed, even to the minute, by courtiers and those whose job it is to protect the monarchy," British royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "Merely polite meetings are more plausible." "They are far more concerned with the overall institution and continuity than the feelings of any one family member," Fordwich said. "This has been the case for generations. Harry should know better." KING CHARLES HOPES TO REUNITE WITH PRINCE HARRY, BUT QUEEN CAMILLA IS DRAWING ONE FIRM LINE: EXPERTS Fordwich's comments came after Kinsey Schofield, host of YouTube's "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," told Page Six that palace aides must follow a strict protocol if Harry visits his father. "The king's private secretaries are also known to remain on standby, ready to step in if a conversation becomes uncomfortable or a difficult request is made, ending the meeting by reminding the king that his next engagement requires additional travel time and that he needs to leave," Schofield told the outlet. "During meetings, a housemaid or butler serving tea may intentionally linger rather than immediately leave the room," she explained. "It is the king and his courtiers who have carefully strategized how to engage with Prince Harry, often ensuring there are subtle witnesses in the room." WATCH: KING CHARLES WENT ‘ABOVE AND BEYOND’ FOR PRINCE HARRY: EXPERT Harry's trip to his home country sparked controversy before it even began. On July 6, Harry's spokesperson told People magazine that an offer for the Duke of Sussex to stay at Buckingham Palace during his London visit was withdrawn after he had formally accepted it. However, palace sources disputed that account, saying Harry failed to respond by the deadline and that his later acceptance came only after arrangements could no longer be made. Harry had also hoped to bring his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two young children to Britain for the first time since 2022. But after learning the family would receive police protection only while on royal property — and not throughout the visit — it was reported on July 4 that Harry decided they would not accompany him. For more than a week, there were questions about whether Harry would accept his father's invitation to stay at a royal residence during his visit to London. Harry arrived back in his home country on July 6, People reported. He is expected to be there through July 11. It's unclear whether he will meet with his father or whether his family will join him later in the week. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Fox News Digital reached out to Archewell, which oversees the offices of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Buckingham Palace for comment. Schofield told Fox News Digital that palace aides would be on site if the king chooses to meet with his estranged son. "At this point, every meeting between King Charles and Prince Harry carries constitutional implications, not just emotional ones," Schofield told Fox News Digital. "The palace isn't treating these meetings like ordinary family reunions because experience has taught officials that private conversations can quickly become headlines or public relations spin. Ultimately, I believe this is about protecting the institution." "Six years ago, this was a family dispute — today it's an institutional risk assessment," Schofield said. "Once trust is lost, every interaction becomes carefully choreographed because the stakes extend far beyond a father and son. I think Prince Harry has totally blown it this trip, and I'm hearing that the king will not make time for him if he does not bring the children." "The back-and-forth. It tells the royal family that Harry has learned nothing over the last several years," Schofield added. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals in 2020, citing what they described as unbearable intrusions by the British press and a lack of support from the palace. Harry has also been denied restoration of taxpayer-funded security by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC). People magazine reported that Harry's team spent several days exploring ways to make the visit safe through enhanced private security arrangements. Palace sources claimed Harry initially declined the invitation to stay at a royal residence before accepting it on Saturday. "Following RAVEC's decision not to provide security for his family, the duke spent last week making alternative security arrangements," Harry's spokesperson told the outlet. "Once those arrangements were in place, he was able to formally accept the offer of accommodation for himself over the weekend." "It is therefore disappointing that the offer has now been withdrawn, with Tuesday's judgment in the Associated Newspapers Limited case cited as the reason. Buckingham Palace has, however, been aware of that judgment since last Thursday. It is therefore unclear why, having formally accepted the accommodation offer, it has now been withdrawn at the last moment." Fordwich told Fox News Digital that reconciliation between father and son has become difficult because palace aides and other senior royals "don't trust Harry." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams agreed. "The king would like to see his grandchildren and have a relationship with his son," he told Fox News Digital. "However, the contradictory public briefings between the palace and the Sussexes, which are currently making headlines, underline the deep mistrust." Schofield said lingering trust concerns continue to shape how the palace handles any potential meeting between Charles and Harry, with aides concerned that private conversations could become public. "This didn't happen overnight," she said. "The late queen gradually introduced safeguards after concerns that private conversations were finding their way into the public domain. King Charles inherited those protocols because the underlying trust issues never disappeared." "The monarchy operates on discretion," she said. "When that discretion is questioned, the palace responds by creating structure. I'd argue that what we're seeing is not a punishment but the consequence of a relationship in which confidence has been repeatedly tested, especially with the Buckingham Palace back-and-forth." "The presence of aides shouldn't be viewed as palace paranoia," Schofield continued. "When the head of state is meeting with someone whose private conversations have repeatedly become public, witnesses become a sensible precaution." People magazine reported that the situation has become more complicated because a judgment in Harry's case against the publishers of the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday was expected July 7. Palace sources told the outlet the king can't "appear to be compromised" while the legal case is ongoing. "The fear is that the Sussexes want media coverage," Fitzwilliams claimed. "No one has forgotten the Oprah interview, the Netflix series and Harry’s memoir ‘Spare.’" "I also wouldn't underestimate the influence of experienced palace advisors," Schofield said. "Many of them have served through multiple reigns. They aren't making emotional decisions. They're applying lessons learned from decades of constitutional crises." Schofield said that even with palace aides present, she wouldn't rule out Charles and Harry meeting during his visit. She said it will take much more to restore trust on all sides. "The relationship may improve personally over time, but institutionally, I think the safeguards are here to stay," she said. "Trust can be rebuilt, but the palace rarely forgets the lessons that forced it to develop those protocols in the first place." "The saddest reality is that father and son may eventually find peace, but the monarchy is unlikely to return to the level of openness that existed before the breakdown. Some doors reopen. Others simply never swing quite as wide again. And the palace is safer that way." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cd30fc2ca79de2364ae8c Legal war on Trump’s agenda gains firepower as federal lawyers defect to Democrats te 2026-07-07T10:21:03.296Z Legal war on Trump’s agenda gains firepower as federal lawyers defect to Democrats Federal lawyers are leaving the Trump administration and landing in Democratic state attorneys general’s offices in large numbers as blue states ramp up their legal fight against the president's second-term agenda, a Fox News Digital review found. Employment data analyzed by the New York Times indicates that more than 10,000 federal attorneys — approximately one fifth of all lawyers employed by the federal government — have left their posts since 2025 began. Of these, a Fox News Digital review identified well over 100 who have since begun working for Democratic attorneys general’s offices, with legal filings showing that some of those lawyers are now involved in cases challenging the Trump administration. Fox News Digital reviewed public LinkedIn profiles, state staff directories, statements from public officials and court filings to identify attorneys who left federal service after January 2025 and later appeared in Democratic attorneys general's offices or relevant litigation records. The review does not establish why any individual attorney left federal service or joined a state office. The true number of federal attorneys who have moved to Democratic attorneys general offices under the second Trump administration is likely higher, given that public LinkedIn accounts are not ubiquitous among federal workers. DEM AGS WARN FEDERAL WORKERS ABOUT TRUMP BUYOUT OFFER: 'AIMED AT DISMANTLING OUR FEDERAL WORKFORCE' "Oregon DOJ is a destination for some of the most talented public servants in the country, including experienced lawyers from the U.S. Department of Justice who are choosing to bring their skills to serve Oregonians at the state level," Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, a Democrat, told Fox News Digital. "They’re already making a difference — on consumer protection, federal overreach cases, criminal justice, environmental protection and on litigation like our National Guard case." As Rayfield alluded to, many of the attorneys who left federal service after January 2025 have since worked directly on cases aimed at combating the Trump administration. Court filings reviewed by Fox News Digital uncovered scores of individuals who previously worked as lawyers under the Trump administration whose names now appear on legal actions taken against it.  These include a lawsuit filed by Massachusetts opposing the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict transgender healthcare for minors, a suit filed by California challenging its termination of research grants, an amicus brief filed by Democratic attorneys general in a case seeking to stop Trump from firing FTC commissioners and multiple cases seeking to rein in the president’s National Guard deployments, among others.  Even those whose names don't directly appear on filings can help Democratic attorneys general challenge major pieces of Trump’s agenda and defend state-level policies contrary to the president's interests. Many of these lawsuits featured multiple teams of lawyers representing a host of different Democratic states. Democratic attorneys general have publicly disclosed that close cooperation between fellow blue states is a key part of their strategy to resist the Trump administration. INSTEAD OF IMPEACHMENT, DEMS ARE USING ARTICLE II CHALLENGES TO IMPEDE TRUMP THIS TIME Speaking to The Guardian in March, Democratic attorneys general disclosed that they have been meeting regularly since 2024 to discuss how they can best resist the Trump administration through joint lawsuits and public engagement. Staff from Democratic attorneys general's offices reportedly communicate daily regarding how they can hold the federal government to account, discussing items such as which state should lead a given case. "I’m really proud to be part of this [attorney general] — and of course, Democratic [attorney general] — coalition that is doing the work every single day to protect our rights, and most importantly, the rule of law," Massachusetts state Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell said at a press conference in June 2025. "We can’t take our sight off of that." California’s attorney general, meanwhile, called the cross-state collaboration "critical." Federal lawyers working in the areas of civil rights, immigration, environmental law, public corruption and antitrust were overrepresented among those who left to work for Democratic attorneys general.  Government employees generally fall into two camps: career civil servants who are intended to carry out nonpartisan work on behalf of the government and political appointees who are granted greater leeway to work on explicitly political projects. The attorneys identified in Fox News Digital’s review overwhelmingly appear to have held career, rather than political, federal roles before joining Democratic-led state offices.  Many of the lawyers leaving federal service are taking one, or even two, decades of service with them, constituting a significant transfer of legal talent from the national government to Democratic states. TOP COPS OUT: THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FIRINGS AND FORCED EXITS THAT MADE HISTORY One such lawyer worked in the Justice Department for roughly twenty years, beginning as a legal intern and ultimately rising to the position of assistant general counsel, leading multiple teams of attorneys. Now, after leaving the DOJ in August 2025, the lawyer works as a senior assistant attorney general in Colorado, helping the state fight the Trump administration in disputes over federal grants. They were far from the only high-profile departure under the second Trump administration. Others who jumped ship included, but were not limited to, the assistant chief counsel at the Department of Health and Human Services, the director of transparency at the Department of Homeland Security, multiple U.S. attorneys’ office division chiefs and another near-20-year veteran of the DOJ who now leads the Maryland attorney general’s efforts to hold the Trump administration accountable. 'POLITICAL PROSECUTIONS': REPUBLICAN AGS DEMAND END TO 'LAWFARE' PROSECUTIONS OF PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP "Experienced federal prosecutors and lawyers from the U.S. Department of Justice are choosing state service, choosing Oregon, and choosing to fight for the people here," Rayfield added. "We’re fortunate to have them joining the already incredibly talented, proven team here at the Oregon Department of Justice." A spokeswoman for New Jersey’s attorney general, meanwhile, told Fox News Digital that it recently added multiple members to its leadership team, including its new insurance fraud head, by recruiting federal lawyers.  The timing marks a notable change from the first Trump administration, when some of the same attorneys who have since left then remained in federal service, though the reasons for individual departures vary and are not always publicly known. DEM AGS SUE OVER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LAYOFFS "In the Trump era, the conservative movement has become much less able to attract competent elites. Education polarization is a long-term phenomenon, but Trump's populist style and policy platform has supercharged it, given his disproportionate appeal to the less educated," political commentator Richard Hanania told Fox News Digital. "This matters, because intelligence and experience are important for any administration trying to achieve its goals." "Simply having people who agree with you isn't enough," he added. Bloomberg Law reported in May that the exodus of federal attorneys was seriously harming the Trump administration’s ability to defend its immigration policies, with roughly a third of those in the Office of Immigration Litigation — including many in senior roles with critical expertise — having left since January 2025. DOJ OUTLINES 10 ‘WINS’ UNDER TRUMP, SAYS AGENCY RESTORED AFTER BIDEN ERA The Trump administration, however, denies that its efficiency has been rocked by the mass exit of lawyers. "Even with a thousand fewer prosecutors than the previous administration, this Department has indicted nearly 50,000 more criminals than the previous administration had in the same timeframe," a DOJ spokeswoman told Fox News Digital. "Our country has the lowest murder rate in 125 years, we’ve arrested more than 90 key cartel leaders, captured eight on the FBI’s Top 10 most wanted list, and removed millions of deadly doses of fentanyl from our streets — all on top of achieving a record 24 victories on the Supreme Court’s emergency docket." "These achievements are nothing short of astonishing, and they have all been accomplished even with the supposed ‘exodus’ of anti-Trump prosecutors the media idolize," she added. DUFFY JUST GOT AN ADDITIONAL JOB IN TRUMP'S ADMINISTRATION — AND HE'S NOT THE ONLY ONE WEARING MULTIPLE HATS While more than 10,000 federal attorneys have left government since January 2025, agencies have also hired roughly 3,200 attorneys during that period and the Trump administration has made multiple public pushes to encourage or recruit ideologically aligned lawyers to apply for roles.  The bulk of the lawyers who have left federal service since Trump took office for a second time were at agencies such as the DOJ, the Department of Education and the Environmental Protection Agency. California, Maryland, New York and Colorado were some of their most common destinations after leaving the Trump administration. "Those who were fired from the Department were fired for a reason. Those who resigned or took the fork in the road option likely aligned more with the priorities of President Biden and would naturally leave, which is common during transitions," the DOJ spokeswoman continued. "The Administration gave career employees the fork in the road option to intentionally reduce the size of the government and eliminate unnecessary layers of staff who don’t effectively contribute to the mission of aggressively tackling crime." The White House referred Fox News Digital to a Truth Social post written by President Donald Trump where he claims that many of the lawyers who have departed from his administration were "Radical Left Deep State Lunatics, who are destroying our Country, and Weaponizing Government." "This has allowed DOJ to run more efficiently and hire talented attorneys who wholeheartedly believe in our mission to keep the American people safe," she said. Fox News Digital reached out to every Democratic state attorney general's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cd2fbc2ca79de2364ae83 Dem senator accused of being 'nowhere to be found' on crucial issue impacting kids in swing state te 2026-07-07T10:20:43.843Z Dem senator accused of being 'nowhere to be found' on crucial issue impacting kids in swing state Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., is being accused by Georgia’s top child welfare official of using vulnerable children and the state's embattled foster care system for campaign credit after releasing a new ad touting his work on the state’s troubled system. Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) Director Candice Broce criticized the new foster care-focused ad released last week as the Georgia Democrat seeks re-election in one of the nation’s most closely watched races. In the ad, titled "Our Kids," Ossoff highlights "a scathing report" and "yearlong bipartisan investigation" alongside Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., into the Georgia foster care system.  Ossoff presents his probe and new legislation as part of his record protecting children and holding the system accountable. However, Broce says the Democrat is overstating his role and turning a serious child welfare issue into a political victory lap. "For five years, I’ve been in the trenches fighting for vulnerable children and foster care reform alongside thousands of DFCS workers. Trust us when we say Jon Ossoff is nowhere to be found," Broce said in a post on X. "Ossoff didn’t get more funding for DFCS after calling us incompetent and resource-strapped. He didn’t secure more federal support for child advocacy centers despite the State’s requests." FOX NEWS POLL: AN EARLY LOOK AT THE GEORGIA SENATE RACE "He didn’t fix federal law putting group homes out of business," she continued. "He hasn’t streamlined adoptions for kids placed with loving families. Jon’s ad sounds great, but his words are meaningless to the men and women in the arena." Ossoff's team fired back, however, calling Broce an "unqualified partisan political hack" and accusing her of "dangerous incompetence." They pointed to Ossoff's oversight work highlighted in the advertisement that Broce criticizes, which the spokesperson said found children in Georgia’s foster care system were likely sex trafficked while in state care, among other issues.  "The Office of the Child Advocate, juvenile court judges, former foster children, nonpartisan advocates, investigative reporting, and Senator Ossoff’s yearlong investigation have laid bare the deep and dangerous dysfunction at DFCS," an Ossoff campaign spokesperson told Fox News Digital. The campaign also cited testimony from juvenile court judges who accused Broce of suggesting that children with special needs be held in juvenile detention while DFCS searched for placements. Broce has denied the allegations, describing them as politically motivated and arguing they distort a broader discussion about how to keep foster youth with complex behavioral issues, runaway histories and trafficking risks safe amid placement shortages. ONE OF NATION'S LARGEST CHRISTIAN FOSTER AGENCIES WILL NOT ALLOW LGBTQ COUPLES TO ADOPT CHILDREN "Candice Broce is a partisan political hack irresponsibly placed in charge of care for the state’s most vulnerable kids," the Ossoff spokesperson said. "Instead of whining that her dangerous incompetence was made public, she should fix her broken agency." Broce rejected the attacks on her qualifications, pointing to her background as a health care attorney, former chief deputy executive counsel and chief operating officer to Gov. Brian Kemp, and saying roughly 40 state agencies, including DFCS, reported to her in that role.  At the same time, she did not dispute that Georgia’s foster care system has faced serious challenges, but argued Ossoff used those problems for hearings, reports and campaign messaging without delivering meaningful help to fix them. "If you’re going to beat us down, show up with something to make it better," Broce said. "He didn’t do that."  16 CHILDREN FOUND LIVING IN ‘DEPLORABLE’ OHIO HOME CONDITIONS, 4 ARRESTED: ‘PURE EVIL’ Broce said Ossoff could have used his federal role to pursue resources on Medicaid, behavioral health access and placement capacity, rather than simply spotlighting DFCS failures. "What’s actually bipartisan is the over $100 million in state funds we’ve gotten from Republican and Democrat legislators who support the issues we’re tackling and believe we deserve more resources," Broce said. "If he decides today that he actually wants to help us and vulnerable Georgia kids, we’d welcome him with open arms." However, Ossoff's team contests it is not even "Senator Ossoff's job to fix the state agency [Broce] leads" in the first place, and said Broce was whining that "it’s Senator Ossoff’s job to fix the state agency she leads."   "While Sen. Ossoff led oversight, passed an anti-trafficking law, and helped save foster care funding President Trump cut, unqualified partisan hack Broce whines it’s Senator Ossoff’s job to fix the state agency she leads," Ossoff's representatives told Fox News Digital. Broce's criticism of Ossoff included a contrast between his record and that of Georgia’s other U.S. Senator, Democrat Raphael Warnock. Broce called the difference "stark," pointing to Warnock’s community events for vulnerable mothers and children and adoption-related measures as examples of practical support she says Ossoff has not delivered. "Compare his child welfare record to Warnock’s. It’s crystal clear which U.S. Senator from Georgia cares about vulnerable families and kids, and it’s not Jon," Broce said in her X post. Ossoff, who ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination, is seeking a second term in November against Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., who won the Republican nomination after defeating former football coach Derek Dooley in a mid-June GOP runoff election. Warnock will not face reelection again until 2028. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cd142c2ca79de2364ae57 Divorce Attorney In Manassas Helps Parents Understand Child Custody Matters te 2026-07-07T10:13:22.709Z Divorce Attorney In Manassas Helps Parents Understand Child Custody Matters Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cd12ec2ca79de2364ae4e More Than 30,000 Medical, Nursing, and Undergraduate Students Now Study With This Remote te 2026-07-07T10:13:02.757Z More Than 30,000 Medical, Nursing, and Undergraduate Students Now Study With This Remote Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cd11ac2ca79de2364ae45 More Than 30,000 Medical, Nursing, and Undergraduate Students Now Study With This Remote te 2026-07-07T10:12:42.773Z More Than 30,000 Medical, Nursing, and Undergraduate Students Now Study With This Remote Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cd106c2ca79de2364ae3c New CCS Cases Tool Launched by StudyCCS That Teaches Step 3 CCS in About an Hour te 2026-07-07T10:12:22.805Z New CCS Cases Tool Launched by StudyCCS That Teaches Step 3 CCS in About an Hour Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cd0f2c2ca79de2364ae33 New CCS Cases Tool Launched by StudyCCS That Teaches Step 3 CCS in About an Hour te 2026-07-07T10:12:02.838Z New CCS Cases Tool Launched by StudyCCS That Teaches Step 3 CCS in About an Hour Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cd0dec2ca79de2364ae2a New Service Brings Real Hope for Families Battling Addiction and Mental Health Recovery te 2026-07-07T10:11:42.870Z New Service Brings Real Hope for Families Battling Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cd0cac2ca79de2364ae21 New Service Brings Real Hope for Families Battling Addiction and Mental Health Recovery te 2026-07-07T10:11:22.908Z New Service Brings Real Hope for Families Battling Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ccc42c2ca79de2364ad55 FIFA World Cup 2026 Introduces Neuroinclusive Operational Framework to Transform the Global Fan Experience te 2026-07-07T09:52:02.706Z FIFA World Cup 2026 Introduces Neuroinclusive Operational Framework to Transform the Global Fan Experience By: Jhovanna Castro Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ccc2ec2ca79de2364ad4c An affordable new way to get a car without setting foot in a dealership te 2026-07-07T09:51:42.737Z An affordable new way to get a car without setting foot in a dealership (BPT) - Key Takeaways Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ccc1ac2ca79de2364ad43 An affordable new way to get a car without setting foot in a dealership te 2026-07-07T09:51:22.776Z An affordable new way to get a car without setting foot in a dealership Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cc340c2ca79de2364abaf Trump arrives at NATO summit as Iran rift looms above alliance talks te 2026-07-07T09:13:36.966Z Trump arrives at NATO summit as Iran rift looms above alliance talks President Donald Trump is arriving at the Turkey-held NATO summit with fresh frustration toward several European allies for their responses to the U.S.-led operations against Iran, opening a new front in his long-running campaign to pressure the alliance over burden-sharing. The summit, which takes place Tuesday and Wednesday in Ankara, Turkey, is expected to focus on defense spending, Ukraine and NATO's long-term strategy toward Russia.  But it will bring Trump face to face with some of his biggest foes in NATO, including Spain, whose Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called the U.S. war in Iran "illegal, absurd and cruel." U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said Wednesday that Trump remains "disappointed" by allies that declined to allow U.S. forces to use military bases or overflight rights during the operation, as well as by political statements criticizing the strikes. WHY NATO'S DEFENSE SPENDING IMBALANCE LASTED FOR DECADES "The president has expressed disappointment in both a couple of our allies' unwillingness to support us using our bases in their countries," Whitaker said. "And, as importantly, he's also incredibly disappointed in the political statements that came out around the time of the launch of Epic Fury."  The disagreements are expected to loom over a summit where Trump will once again press allies to increase defense spending, while also raising broader questions about whether NATO members are prepared to back the United States during conflicts beyond the alliance's traditional focus on Europe. Trump's frustration has been evident publicly as well.  Ahead of the summit, he said he was attending largely because of his relationship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, while again criticizing some NATO allies over defense spending and questioning their commitment to the alliance. "Except for the fact that it was being held in Turkey by President Erdogan, I don't think I would have gone to it," Trump told reporters at the White House June 24. During the same appearance, he renewed criticism of Spain and other NATO allies over their refusal to support U.S. operations against Iran, declaring, "There's a problem with Spain." Whitaker said the operation also highlighted disparities in military capabilities across the alliance, noting that while some NATO members possess "exquisite capabilities," others lack the capacity to contribute meaningfully to a large-scale U.S.-led military operation. The administration's frustration stems from a series of decisions by European allies during Operation Epic Fury.  The United Kingdom initially declined to allow U.S. forces to launch strikes against Iran from British bases before later reversing course after Iranian attacks escalated. Spain denied the use of its territory and airspace for combat operations while Sánchez publicly criticized the U.S.-led campaign. Italy also sought to distance itself from the operation, insisting U.S. flights from bases on Italian soil were limited to logistical support rather than combat missions, while Germany served as a key logistics hub but stopped short of publicly endorsing the military campaign. European governments defended their positions by citing domestic legal constraints and concerns about being drawn into a wider Middle East conflict. Britain later allowed U.S. strikes after initially withholding approval, while Spain continued opposing the campaign, Italy restricted its support to noncombat operations and Germany limited its role to logistics. EUROPE'S $116B FIGHTER JET 'FAILURE' RAISES FRESH DOUBTS ABOUT ABILITY TO DEFEND ITSELF WITHOUT US Several allies later agreed to support maritime security operations aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but administration officials say the initial reluctance to back the U.S. campaign continues to shape Trump's view heading into the summit. While the Middle East is not expected to dominate the formal agenda, they underscore broader questions Trump is bringing to Turkey about burden-sharing and whether NATO allies are prepared to back the United States beyond the alliance's traditional focus on Europe. The tensions over Iran build on years of Trump's criticism of NATO, which he has repeatedly accused of relying too heavily on the U.S. During both his first and second terms, Trump has questioned whether Washington should continue defending allies that fail to meet spending commitments and has at times floated withdrawing from the alliance altogether. "If they don't pay, I'm not going to defend them," Trump said March 6. "If the United States was in trouble and we called them ... you think they're going to come and protect us? They're supposed to. I'm not so sure." Trump is expected to use the summit to press allies to meet NATO's new benchmark of spending 5% of GDP on defense. "The United States spends more money on NATO than any other country, by far, to protect them, without getting any benefit from so doing," he wrote on Truth Social Thursday. Whitaker suggested the administration increasingly views burden-sharing as extending beyond defense budgets alone. "We believe that those that are doing more should get benefits from doing more," he said. Whitaker confirmed the administration was considering countermeasures for allies that don’t meet defense spending goals. He added that countries contributing more could receive advantages ranging from priority in defense procurement to greater engagement with U.S. leaders. While the summit is expected to focus publicly on defense spending, Ukraine and NATO's long-term strategy toward Russia, analysts say the fallout from Operation Epic Fury is likely to shape private conversations between Trump and several European leaders. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Ian Brzezinski said during a press briefing the recent conflict has created "two scorecards on the table" for the summit— NATO's traditional priorities of strengthening deterrence against Russia and Trump's assessment of which allies proved most supportive of the United States during the Iran conflict. "We have low expectations because of the issues not on the agenda, but that are driving the atmospherics," Torey Taussig, director of the Transatlantic Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council, said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cc32dc2ca79de2364aba6 LIZ PEEK: July Fourth exposed Democrats' big problem with America's silent majority te 2026-07-07T09:13:17.507Z LIZ PEEK: July Fourth exposed Democrats' big problem with America's silent majority July Fourth was a bad day for Democrats. Americans turned out in force to celebrate the birthday of the country they love, applauding the virtues and values that have made the United States an exceptional nation for 250 years. The silent majority, the folks who believe in the essential promise and goodness of this beautiful land, made their voices heard. A recent Cato poll confirmed that sentiment, showing that 86% of respondents are grateful and 79% are proud to be Americans. Moreover, "most also believe America is a land of opportunity (61%), and even more believe the American Dream (74%) is available to them personally." Cato reports that three-quarters of Americans feel positive about the nation’s founding, and 70% believe its founding principles remain relevant today. "In particular, overwhelming majorities believe the U.S. Constitution is important for protecting our rights and freedoms (86%) and for enabling America’s prosperity (82%)." MAMDANI BLASTS ICE AGENTS, ELON MUSK AND 'SUPREMACY' IN AMERICA 250 SPEECH AHEAD OF JULY 4 WEEKEND That sure isn’t what we’ve been hearing from democratic socialist darling Zohran Mamdani, who has, incredibly, become the voice of the Democratic Party. In his Fourth of July speech, the New York City mayor lambasted our "nativist" country as one characterized by "monopolies that dominate every industry," "oligarchs who buy elections" and a "health insurance industry that exploits the sick." Mamdani’s false and cliche-ridden diatribe doesn’t even make sense. In one breath, he excoriates the U.S. as dominated by an exclusive wealthy elite, but in the next, he exults in the "power each of us holds to bring America ever closer to the greatness so many have seen when they looked upon these shores." How can both those things be true? In an "authoritarian" regime, what power? MAMDANI RIPPED FOR CLAIMING VICTORY OVER CAPITALISM AFTER NYC'S MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR TAXPAYER FUNDED BAILOUT The democratic socialist surge, newly led by Mamdani, is real and is terrifying the party establishment. Party leaders New York Sen. Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are running scared as the DSA threatens their political lives. Fifteen House moderates — the kind being wiped out by insurgent leftist newcomers — penned an open letter declaring, "We are capitalist, not socialist," and "We are mainstream, not extreme." They also proclaimed, "We are proud, not ashamed of America." Imagine elected politicians having to make that pronouncement. It’s about time they did. Democrats have only themselves to blame for the rise of the socialist left. They have offered the country nothing but hatred of Donald Trump for over a decade. They have opposed even the most popular policies proposed by the president, like deporting criminals and reducing taxes. They have absurdly blocked investigating and eliminating hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars lost to fraud every year — a problem that even Joe Biden’s administration said required urgent action. They have become the party that champions boys competing in girls’ sports and resists voter ID laws. They have fawned over European governments that have approval ratings below 30% and especially applauded those nations’ green energy policies that have stifled their economies and left them unable to compete for emerging industries like AI. JOSH SHAPIRO WARNS DEMOCRATS FACE ‘BATTLE OVER WHAT WE BELIEVE IN’ AFTER SOCIALIST’S UPSET PRIMARY VICTORIES Democrats’ consistent and mindless opposition to President Trump created a policy vacuum, giving democratic socialists an opportunity to fill that hole with outlandish policies like abolishing prisons and eliminating private property rights. Those are policies the silent majority will not accept, no more than they accepted the woke excesses of the George Floyd and #MeToo protests. The Democratic Socialists of America first showed up as supporters of Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders when he ran for president in 2016. The DSA's membership increased from 6,500 to 8,500 during his campaign; another 13,000 people signed up in the eight months following the election. Democrats should have disavowed the socialist Sanders then, when the DSA movement was tiny, but instead they played to the so-called Bernie Bros, who some thought denied Hillary Clinton the Oval Office by sitting out the election. In 2020, the corrupt hierarchy in charge of the party, along with a compliant media, promoted the big lie that Joe Biden was fit to serve as president. They engineered the defeat of Sanders, who led the early primaries, and forced the nomination of Biden. In recompense, they gave Bernie a seat at the table, allowing him to co-write the party’s platform and thus legitimizing his influence. Riding that newfound acceptance, Sanders’ signature issues, like Medicare for All and taxing the rich, took on new weight, attracting the likes of New York’s Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who became one of two democratic socialists elected to the House of Representatives in 2019. After the bruising defeat in 2024, the party scurried to find a new message and adopted "affordability" as its issue. Democrats crusading to bring down the cost of living are laughable, given that the most expensive places to live in the U.S. are all run by Democrats. What drives costs higher? Burdensome regulations, pro-union labor policies and high taxes, all signature attributes of Democrat-run governments. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Massive government spending — pushing too many dollars into the economy — also drives up inflation. It is no coincidence that during Joe Biden’s presidency, when government spending hit the highest levels relative to the economy since World War II, inflation soared to above 9%. DSA candidates are also running on affordability, but with socialist solutions like providing free buses as well as government-subsidized groceries and child care. So far, they have succeeded mainly in deep-blue districts and with low voter turnout. Ultimately, Mamdani and his ilk will fail, as socialism always has, because it denies the driving human force of self-interest and the wisdom and adaptability of free markets. But Democrats need to take a stand against the noisy radical leftists who will ultimately cost them voters. The movement is driven not only by socialist economic policies, but also by opposition to Israel and by antisemitism. Black Americans and Jews are important Democratic voting blocs; both are already speaking out against DSA candidates. America’s silent majority has rallied to defend our nation in the past; if socialism gains ground, those quiet patriots will do so again. Count on it. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cc31ac2ca79de2364ab9d WATCH: Ex-Warren campaign volunteer spotted praising murderous ex-Iranian leader te 2026-07-07T09:12:58.050Z WATCH: Ex-Warren campaign volunteer spotted praising murderous ex-Iranian leader A far-left activist who previously helped organize youth support for Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., and volunteered for Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s, D-Mass, presidential campaign appeared in an Iranian state media interview praising the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling him the "greatest anti-imperialist leader" of her lifetime. Calla Walsh, who describes herself as a journalist from the U.S. working in Lebanon, made the remarks in an interview aired by Iranian state media PressTV during the outlet's coverage of Khamenei’s funeral. Walsh was previously profiled by Boston Magazine as a young organizer who helped form Students for Markey and "played a pivotal role" in Sen. Markey’s 2020 primary win over then-Rep. Joe Kennedy III, after first volunteering for Sen. Warren’s presidential campaign. "He was a leader to all people in the world who struggle against imperialism, against arrogance, against Zionism, against genocide," Walsh said in the interview. "To me, he was the greatest anti-imperialist leader to live during my lifetime." IRANIANS CHANT ‘DEATH TO AMERICA’ AMID FUNERAL FOR LATE AYATOLLAH KHAMENEI Her comments came with an Iranian flag seen in the backdrop. Public profiles have traced Walsh’s political work through several Massachusetts progressive campaigns. Boston Magazine reported that Walsh later served as communications director for Jordan Meehan, a left-wing Massachusetts state House candidate, and was organizing with Act on Mass while doing digital media work for Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia’s re-election campaign in 2021.  The conservative Capital Research Center's InfluenceWatch, citing Walsh’s LinkedIn, also reported that Walsh was a regional organizer and strategist for Act on Mass from November 2020 to September 2021 and worked as digital director for Mejia in 2021. Walsh has been tied to Michelle Wu’s Boston mayoral bid as well. A New York Times profile identified Walsh as part of the "Markeyverse" network and showed her canvassing for then-Boston mayoral candidate Wu. SECRET SIGNAL CHATS REVEAL HOW ANTI-ICE AGITATORS COORDINATED NEWARK RIOTS Meanwhile, Walsh has previously appeared in Fox News Digital reporting on far-left protest networks. In January, Fox News Digital reported that Walsh shared video of unrest in Minneapolis after the fatal Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti and bragged that protesters had trapped "ICE Gestapo" at the scene. The same report noted that Walsh had previously been filmed in Iran shouting, "Death to America! Death to Israel!" The interview from Iran's state media about the Supreme Leader's funeral was published under the headline, "Ayatollah Khamenei’s message of resistance was truly universal: American activist." Press TV summarized Walsh’s remarks as arguing that Khamenei’s legacy extended beyond Iran and the Muslim world and that the massive funeral crowds represented "not only grief but a march of victory." Walsh also framed the recent conflict as a defeat for the United States, saying, "It’s still fair to say that the U.S. has been more humiliated than it has ever been before in its history and has signed away huge concessions to Iran." Fox News Digital reached out to Walsh, as well as to the high-profile Democrats she has worked or campaigned for, but did not receive a response in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cc306c2ca79de2364ab94 SEN DAVE McCORMICK: Trump Accounts give all Americans a stake in prosperity te 2026-07-07T09:12:38.598Z SEN DAVE McCORMICK: Trump Accounts give all Americans a stake in prosperity Last week, my friend Senator John Fetterman and I stood on a court at the 6th Man Center — a Philadelphia Youth Basketball facility in North Philly — watching dozens of children crowd around their phones grinning. They weren’t watching a video or playing a game. They were looking for investment accounts in their own names — accounts that give them a real stake in America’s future and become available on July 4. Parents can celebrate Independence Day knowing that their children are eligible for a Trump Account: a $1,000 Treasury seed for every child born between 2025 and 2028, and another $250 for children ten and under in lower-income communities, funded not by Washington but by philanthropy. These accounts were created a year ago as part of President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts Act, for which I cast the deciding vote in the Senate. Alongside no tax on tips or overtime and new tax credits for school choice and childcare, these measures are a down payment on the American Dream. They are also proof that we can share American prosperity without sacrificing the free markets and individual liberty on which this country was founded. 'THE VIEW' CO-HOST SUNNY HOSTIN PRAISES TRUMP FOR 'GOOD POLICIES' ON FERTILITY CARE AND CHILD SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Capitalism is the greatest engine of prosperity and human flourishing the world has ever known. No economic system has lifted more people out of poverty, rewarded more work and innovation, or created more opportunity for ordinary people to build better lives. But to preserve that system — and the prosperity it makes possible — more Americans must have a real stake in its success. Today, too many Americans are helping build this country’s future without sharing meaningfully in its upside. Since the global financial crisis, the top one percent’s share of the nation’s wealth has climbed from about 27 percent to 32 percent. That same one percent now owns roughly half of all the stock in America; the bottom half of households owns about one percent. As artificial intelligence and other new technologies transform our economy, this trend will only worsen — it’s both indefensible and politically unsustainable. For decades, Washington’s answer to this dilemma was always the same: stand up a new agency, build a bureaucracy to run it, and redistribute hard-earned money through a system riddled with waste and fraud. It deepened dependence on government, and still the American Dream slipped further out of reach. The Working Families Tax Cuts Act — signed into law last July 4 — chose another road: not redistribution from above, but incentives for Americans to invest directly in one another. A $1,000 seed fund is the first rung of a ladder every American child can climb — and gives parents, family and friends, employers, and philanthropists a vehicle to invest directly in the next generation. That is the magic of tax-advantaged compounding: a $1,000 investment at birth, combined with just $10 added to the account each week, could grow to nearly $400,000 by the time that child reaches my age of 60. Michael and Susan Dell have shown what private investment in the next generation can look like. Their $6.25 billion pledge — enough to seed accounts for 25 million children — is patriotism made concrete: private generosity expanding ownership, opportunity, and a stake in America’s future for millions of children. Many wealthy and patriotic Americans are following suit. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Across the country, six million children have been signed up, but more must follow, including the 1.4 million eligible kids in Pennsylvania. But Trump Accounts are only one part of a larger effort to revitalize the American Dream on our nation’s 250th birthday. The Working Family Tax Cuts Act is also bringing more jobs, more investment, and more opportunity to families across the country. The school-choice scholarship credit, for example, lets Americans direct their own dollars to a child’s education, so families can choose the school that best fits their child’s needs. Abraham Lincoln called us to be dedicated to the unfinished work of liberty. That work continues in every generation. On July 4, as Trump Accounts launch nationwide, we will help make the American Dream more than just an inheritance of words for the next generation, but also a concrete stake in America’s promise. And they give the rest of us a chance to invest in the future of America’s next generation. More will need to be done. But programs such as these — voluntary, guided by incentives, circumventing government bureaucracy, and which provide opportunity, not entitlement — are an excellent starting point. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cc2f2c2ca79de2364ab8b MORNING GLORY: The Supreme Court officially closes the books on another term te 2026-07-07T09:12:18.947Z MORNING GLORY: The Supreme Court officially closes the books on another term Teaching Constitutional Law is a joy, not a job — except for the 11th Amendment and the "Dormant Commerce Clause" cases and materials. The law school classroom is also a great vantage point from which to recognize that American constitutional law moves at a very gradual pace — and that this pace is a very good thing for the enduring "rule of law" that Americans enjoy. Every semester since 1996, my students hear that Con Law ought to be their most interesting class of their three years of law school. Every law student is different, of course, and the "Uniform Commercial Cod might float some boats and "Trusts and Estates" can be pretty shocking —people do in fact "throw grandma from the train"— but Con Law impacts every citizen’s life and thus law students ought to care about it as citizens if not as lawyers. In fact, only a relatively small percentage of lawyers will run into issues that relate to the Constitution in the course of their careers. Fewer still will "practice" in the field and only a handful will argue a case involving the country’s highest law before even its lowest courts, much less before the United States Supreme Court. Still, there are many reasons why, come every June or at latest early July, most of the nation’s news media focuses on the decisions flowing out of One First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. As a republic of laws, the nation’s highest court makes decisions impacting every American as we are equal before the law. The most difficult cases it accepts and decides matter to our 330 millions. The news media — legacy and "new" alike — love the storylines. DEMOCRATIC SENATOR CLAIMS GOP 'STOLE' TWO SCOTUS SEATS IN 2016, 2020, CALLS FOR EXPANSION "SCOTUSblog" has thus become an extremely useful gathering place for Court watchers of all sorts, but especially for non-lawyers trying to make sense of the end-of-term rush of decisions. That goes double for laymen trying to figure out if the Court is shifting hard-right or hard-left on many issues or even some. "By several measures, this term was more ideologically divided than the last one," Jake Truscott and Adam Feldman wrote for the SCOTUSblog platform on the first day of this month. "Last term, 15.2% of the court’s decisions were decided by a 6-3 vote, and 9% of all decisions were 6-3 ideological splits. This term, those figures rose significantly, to 28.8% and 22.7%, respectively." So the Court has shifted "rightward" a bit, but of all of its cases resulting in opinions, only a little more than a fifth are decided along the divide of "originalists" v. "living Constitutionalists." (The "originalists" are Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. Of those six, Roberts, Barrett and Kavanaugh are often grouped together as "moderates." The "liberal" justices are Justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson.) NPR RETRACTS FALSE REPORT CLAIMING JUSTICE SAMUEL ALITO IS RETIRING FROM THE SUPREME COURT The Court issued 67 majority opinions this term, though it actually makes hundreds of smaller decisions throughout the Court year that begins in October and ends (usually) as June closes. "The justice-level data reinforces this picture of a court still organized around a conservative center, but not operating in a purely ideological pattern in every major case," Truscott and Feldman wrote. "Roberts and Kavanaugh were in the majority most often this term, each at 95%. Barrett followed at 92%." "[Justice] Jackson remained the justice least often in the majority," they continued. "She was in the majority 67% of the time overall this term and 41% of the time in non-unanimous cases." SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN LIMIT ON PARTY CAMPAIGN SPENDING IN COORDINATION WITH CANDIDATES So the justice widely regarded as the most ideological and the most left-wing was still in the majority in two out of three major cases. That should reassure the non-lawyer that there is no revolution by the robes underway. Because quite a few district court judges issue bolts-from-out-of-the-blue on a regular basis, there is a growing perception of a judiciary that is politicized and highly ideological. That is true of some lower courts. Our highest court, however, is an enormous force for stability in the country that just turned 250 years old. Con Law students learn that the Court generally moves slowly and when it doesn’t — as with the radical Roe v. Wade decision of 1973 which declared unconstitutional every anti-abortion law in the land — it cannot expect the country as a whole to shrug and follow along. The Court will sometimes be a bit ahead of public opinion, but rarely, if ever, can it change the course of politics. When it tries, it opens and/or exacerbates rather than closes deep divisions among the citizenry. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION This year’s most controversial decisions are not actually anywhere near as divisive as Roe or the "Obamacare" decision (2012’s National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius) or Bush v. Gore which effectively decided that election by ending the (seemingly) endless recounting —correctly, by the way, as post-election "audit" after post-election "audit" showed. The most significant of this term’s cases may turn out to be National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, which held that the provisions of the Federal Election Campaign Act restricting the amount of money a party can spend in direct coordination with a candidate’s campaign were unconstitutional, thus breathing much-needed life into the two major political parties which need the lift. The "birthright citizenship" case, Trump v. Barbara, drew lots of attention but very little genuine surprise among the population at large. Find me anyone outside of academia and a few think tanks who even knew there was a question about the citizenship of any baby born in America before the abandonment of border enforcement in the Biden years, and I'd be surprised if that person knew the underlying text, history and tradition of the arguments. Like most "big cases," the "importance" of the case will fade even as policy arguments about the actual issue of rational immigration policy continues. Which is itself a triumph for the rule of law. Americans generally accept the Court’s rulings and move on. Contrary to the overheated and indeed absurd "Trump is a fascist" rhetoric, President Trump has always complied with every court decision, even those with which he deeply and loudly disagrees. Such is the authority of the Supreme Court. The Court gets the final say on the "cases and controversies" that divide the country. It has been that way since the Civil War, and we will all be blessed if it stays that way. So push away the alarmists. Ignore the doomsayers. The Supreme Court has gone about its work successfully — again — and will be back at it in October (or earlier if need be.) The "republic of laws not men" carries on. Con Law is still the most interesting course in law school, but its textbooks change very little from year to year. And that is a very, very good thing. Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel’s news roundtable, hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6pm ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996 where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HUGH HEWITT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cc2dfc2ca79de2364ab82 Democrats abandon embattled candidate Graham Platner after rape allegation implodes Senate bid te 2026-07-07T09:11:59.493Z Democrats abandon embattled candidate Graham Platner after rape allegation implodes Senate bid Democrats swiftly turned on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Monday after a rape allegation triggered a full-on revolt among his most prominent supporters, with calls pouring in from across the party for him to suspend his campaign. The mounting defections came after Maine resident Jenny Racicot, 41, accused Platner of rape in interviews with Politico and CNN, alleging the Senate hopeful entered her home uninvited while intoxicated nearly five years ago and forced himself on her despite repeated attempts to get him to stop. Racicot, who was seeing Platner on and off at the time, told Politico she immediately cut ties with him after he forced her to engage in unprotected sex, saying, "I remember the specific moment where I thought to myself, like, ‘This is no longer my choice.’" She also told CNN that the alleged encounter was the "dictionary definition" of rape. PLATNER'S LATEST ACCUSER CLAIMS THE DEMOCRATIC SENATE CANDIDATE 'ABSOLUTELY' RAPED HER Platner immediately issued a statement denying Racicot’s account and said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" for his imploding campaign. The vast majority of Democrats signaled Monday they were unwilling to give Platner that opportunity, with many lawmakers racing to issue statements calling on the Senate hopeful to immediately end his campaign. The pleas stretched from Platner's most fervent progressive champions to the party’s establishment wing, most of whom had only recently rallied behind Platner after he won the Democratic primary nomination in June. "There can be no tolerance for sexual assault," Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., one of Platner’s most prominent supporters, said in a statement rescinding her endorsement. "With so much at stake, the best path forward is for Graham Platner to step aside as the Democratic nominee and address these serious allegations outside this Senate race." Meanwhile, Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., who had closely aligned himself with Platner, also withdrew his endorsement and called on him to exit the race after news of the rape allegation circulated. Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., also pulled their support Monday, with Gallego stopping short of calling on Platner to suspend his campaign. FOX NEWS POLL: MAINE SENATE RACE IS TIGHT, WITH CONCERNS ABOUT BOTH CANDIDATES The progressive lawmakers continued to support Platner after Lyndsey Fifield, a former Platner girlfriend, accused the Maine Democrat of abuse in June — an allegation Platner has repeatedly denied as false and politically motivated. Khanna notably traveled to Maine to campaign with Platner the following day after The New York Times first reported Fifield’s accusation. Khanna previously said in multiple interviews that he would disavow Platner if a sexual assault allegation emerged, but told Fox News Digital that the Senate hopeful was "taking accountability" for his past and argued Platner was deserving of redemption. The reaction among establishment Democrats was equally swift, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., publicly demanding that Platner "immediately" suspend his campaign to give the party time to put forward a new nominee. The senior Democrats had only recently endorsed Platner following his June primary win after their preferred pick, Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, ended her campaign amid fundraising struggles. "The DSCC will not invest in the Maine Senate race if Platner remains on the ballot," the pair wrote in a joint statement Monday. The Schumer-aligned Senate Majority PAC, a top outside spending group focused on electing Democrats to the Senate, also said Monday that it would redirect resources away from Maine as long as Platner remained in the race. TOP PLATNER ALLY TURNS ON HIM AFTER BOMBSHELL RAPE ALLEGATION ROCKS CAMPAIGN: 'RED LINE' The warning comes as Democrats are up against a fast-approaching deadline to replace Platner as the party's nominee. Under Maine law, Platner can be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws by 5 p.m. on July 13, with the state party allowed to put forward a replacement by July 27. Democrats view Maine as a top flip opportunity to retake Senate control during November's midterm elections, but Platner's rapidly unraveling campaign could derail those plans. His plethora of scandals — from a former Nazi-linked tattoo to infidelity during his marriage — has sharply divided Democrats as the party seeks to unseat longtime Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. Collins on Monday issued a statement calling the rape accusation "appalling" but declined to weigh in on whether Platner should continue in the race. DEM SENATE HOPEFUL UNDER FIRE FOR RESURFACED COMMENTS CALLING COPS 'OPPORTUNISTIC COWARDS' Other lawmakers hailing from the party’s centrist flank, including Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., also publicly urged Platner to end his campaign. Neither had formally endorsed Platner before Monday’s rape allegation broke. Many prominent Maine Democrats also called on Platner to drop his Senate bid on Monday, including Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine and her daughter, former State House Speaker Hannah Pingree, D-Maine, who is the Democratic gubernatorial nominee to succeed Mills. Former Maine public health official Nirav Shah and State Sen. Troy Jackson, D-Maine, who both ran for the open gubernatorial seat and have been floated as potential Platner replacements, also said Monday that he should withdraw his candidacy. Jackson, who campaigned with Platner, was among the candidates that the Senate hopeful endorsed to succeed Mills. A vast swath of left-wing organizations also pulled their support of Platner on Monday. "The allegations reported today are profoundly disturbing and disqualifying," Tiffany Muller, president of the Democratic-affiliated group End Citizen United, said in a statement. "The conduct described is fundamentally inconsistent with the standards we expect from the candidates we support." VoteVets, an organization that works to elect Democratic veterans, also withdrew its endorsement of Platner, who served in multiple overseas deployments. Meanwhile, Our Revolution, a leftist organization founded by former Sanders campaign staffers, called on Platner to leave the race while demanding that his successor share his far-left policy views. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., one of Platner’s few remaining progressive supporters, had not weighed in on the sexual assault allegation as of late Monday evening. A spokesperson for Sanders did not respond to a request for comment. Far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker also broke with Platner on Monday, saying "the accusations — they are as credible as it is going to get." "This is beyond red flags. This is irredeemable," Piker added during his livestream. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cc2b8c2ca79de2364ab77 After Courting Black Voters, Trump Downplays Black Unemployment te 2026-07-07T09:11:20.580Z After Courting Black Voters, Trump Downplays Black Unemployment The president has glossed over persistently high unemployment among African Americans, a group he needed to secure a second term. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cc2a4c2ca79de2364ab6e Abandoned by Allies, Platner Faces Pressure to End Senate Campaign te 2026-07-07T09:11:00.999Z Abandoned by Allies, Platner Faces Pressure to End Senate Campaign After Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee in Maine, was accused of rape, much of the party and several key supporters turned against him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cc291c2ca79de2364ab65 A Supreme Court Case on AR-15s Could Hinge on Their ‘Common Use’ te 2026-07-07T09:10:41.540Z A Supreme Court Case on AR-15s Could Hinge on Their ‘Common Use’ Last week, the Supreme Court took up challenges to two assault weapons bans. Its decision could seriously limit the government’s ability to ban certain guns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cc27dc2ca79de2364ab46 The first American autonomous ground vehicles are fighting in Ukraine te 2026-07-07T09:10:21.580Z The first American autonomous ground vehicles are fighting in Ukraine Forterra has deployed more than 100 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cbe24c2ca79de2364aad8 Arizona Chamber Of Commerce Announces New Board Chair te 2026-07-07T08:51:48.018Z Arizona Chamber Of Commerce Announces New Board Chair By Ethan Faverino | The Arizona Chamber of Commerce announced Monica Coury, vice president of external affairs at Arizona Complete Health, as the new chair of its board of directors. Coury officially assumed the role during a ceremonial “passing of the gavel” at the Chamber’s June 26th board meeting, succeeding Ted Geisler, president and CEO of Arizona Public Service (APS), who served as board chair for the past two years. Very excited to welcome @MonicaCouryAZ of @AzCHealthPlan as the new chair of the @AZChamber Board of Directors. Monica has been a valued voice on our board, and we’re excited to have her leadership as we continue advancing policies that matter to Arizona employers. A huge thank… — Arizona Chamber (@AZChamber) July 2, 2026 As board chair, Coury will lead the Arizona Chamber of Commerce’s governing board and help guide its efforts to advance policies aimed at strengthening Arizona’s economy, improving the state’s business climate, and promoting long-term economic growth. “It is an incredible honor to serve as chair of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry,” stated Coury in a press release announcing her new role. “I want to thank my fellow board members for the confidence they’ve placed in me, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the Chamber’s outstanding team.” “The Chamber has long been one of Arizona’s most effective and respected advocates on behalf of the state’s job creators,” Coury added, “and I look forward to building on that legacy as we continue working to make Arizona the best place in the nation to live, work, and do business.” Coury has served on the Chamber’s board for several years, previously chairing its Public Affairs Committee before serving as chair-elect. In her role at Arizona Complete Health, she oversees external affairs for one of the state’s largest health plans and has worked on issues related to healthcare access, workforce development, and economic competitiveness. Arizona Chamber President and CEO Danny Seiden said Coury’s experience and leadership make her well suited to lead the organizations board. “Monica is an exceptional leader whose collaborative approach, strategic vision, and deep commitment to Arizona make her the ideal person to lead our board,” said Seiden. “She understands that a strong economy depends on smart public policy, and she has consistently brought thoughtful leadership and sound judgment to the Chamber. I look forward to working closely with Monica as we continue advancing policies that help Arizona employers create jobs, invest, and grow.” Seiden also recognized Geisler’s service as chairman, crediting him with helping lead the organization through a period marked by legislative successes and continued organizational growth. “Ted has been an outstanding chairman, a trusted partner, and a friend,” Seiden added. “His steady leadership, business acumen, and unwavering commitment to Arizona’s economic future have helped position the Chamber for continued success. We are grateful for his service and look forward to his continued counsel and involvement on our board.” Along with Coury, the Chamber also announced its new slate of board officers, including Jimmy Lindbolm of Willmeng Construction as chair-elect, Don Isaacson of Isaacson Law Firm as vice-chair of audit and finance, and Angela Creedon of Intel as vice-chair of manufacturing Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Arizona Chamber Of Commerce Announces New Board Chair first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cbe0fc2ca79de2364aacf Hamadeh Introduces Bill Requiring Pentagon Review Of Emerging PTSD Treatments For Veterans te 2026-07-07T08:51:27.537Z Hamadeh Introduces Bill Requiring Pentagon Review Of Emerging PTSD Treatments For Veterans By Ethan Faverino | Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ-08) has introduced legislation directing the Department of Defense to provide Congress with a comprehensive review of emerging clinical research and service-related treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Supporters say the move could help expand future healthcare options for veterans and service members. The Veterans and Service Members PTSD Emerging Treatment Review Act would require the Pentagon to assess emerging PTSD treatments and report its findings to Congress, providing lawmakers with updated information on investigational therapies and ongoing clinical research. “Our service members and veterans deserve every opportunity to access the most effective treatments backed by rigorous scientific research,” stated Congressman Hamadeh. “Far too many Americans continue to struggle with treatment-resistant PTSD, contributing to suicide, substance abuse, and challenges transitioning back to civilian life. This legislation ensures Congress and the Department of Defense have the data needed to evaluate emerging research and make informed decisions that prioritize military readiness, force health, and veteran care.” Our servicemembers & veterans deserve every proven, science-backed treatment to beat PTSD, Congressman Hamadeh's 𝘝𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘗𝘛𝘚𝘋 𝘌𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘈𝘤𝘵 gives Congress & the Department of War the data… — Office of Congressman Abe Hamadeh (@RepAbeHamadeh) July 1, 2026 The legislation has received support from researchers involved in Arizona based clinical trials studying emerging PTSD treatments. Dr. Sue Sisley, MD, Chief Medical Officer of the Scottsdale Research Institute said, “We appreciate Congressman Hamadeh and his team for this groundbreaking victory. His staff visited our Sonoran Research Institute Lab and saw firsthand what these FDA clinical trials mean for Veterans & First Responders, and what it could mean for transitioning service members in the future. This clinical trial exemplifies the promise behind President Trump’s recent Executive Order, Right to Try, and FDA Expanded Access: helping our nation’s heroes find new hope when existing treatments have failed them.” Arizona is home to what researchers describe as the world’s first FDA- and DEA- approved clinical trial evaluating psilocybin-containing mushrooms in a structured group therapy setting for veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD. The study is examining whether the investigational treatment may benefit individuals with treatment-resistant PTSD who have not responded to existing therapies. According to Hamadeh’s office, PTSD continues to affect thousands of veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, and first responders. While existing therapies have proven effective for many patients, treatment-resistant PTSD remains a significant challenge, affecting long-term health outcomes, family stability, and military readiness. The legislation builds on bipartisan efforts in Congress after similar language was unanimously included in the House Armed Services Committee report accompanying this year’s National Defense Authorization Act. It also aligns with President Trump’s Executive Order 14401 directing federal agencies to accelerate research and regulatory pathways for investigational treatments for serious mental illness. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Hamadeh Introduces Bill Requiring Pentagon Review Of Emerging PTSD Treatments For Veterans first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cbdfac2ca79de2364aac6 U.S. Job Growth Slows In June As Labor Force Shrinks te 2026-07-07T08:51:06.553Z U.S. Job Growth Slows In June As Labor Force Shrinks By Ethan Faverino | The U.S. labor market continued to expand in June, but at a significantly slower pace than economists expected, as hiring cooled and fewer Americans participated in the workforce, according to the latest Monthly Employment Update released last week by the Joint Economic Committee. The economy added 57,000 non-farm payroll jobs in June, including 49,000 private-sector jobs and 8,000 government positions. While the national employment rate edged down from 4.3% to 4.2%, the improvement coincided with a 0.3 percentage-point decline in the labor force participation rate to 61.5%, indicating fewer Americans were either working or actively seeking employment. The broader U-6 unemployment rate, which includes underemployment workers and those marginally attached to the labor force, also declined from 8.1% to 7.9%. The June report follows downward revisions to previous employment data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics revised May’s job growth downward by 43,000 jobs, reducing the month’s gain from 172,000 to 129,000 jobs. April’s final revision, meanwhile, increased payroll growth by 33,000 jobs to a total gain of 148,000. Among industries, private education and health services led monthly hiring with 69,000 new jobs, followed by professional and business services, which added 36,000 positions. Leisure and hospitality posted the largest decline, shedding 61,000 jobs, while the information sector lost 9,000 positions. Over the past year, private education and health services has remained the nation’s strongest-performing sector, adding 648,000 jobs, followed by leisure and hospitality with 114,000. Federal government employment experienced the steepest annual decline, falling by 258,000 jobs, while financial activities lost 100,000 positions. Despite slower hiring, wages continued to outpace inflation. Average weekly earnings for all private-sector employees increased 3.82% over the past year, while average hourly earnings rose 3.52%. Production and nonsupervisory workers saw annual increases of 3.73% in weekly earnings and 3.42% in hourly earnings. Job Openings Hold Steady Despite Cooling Labor Market Separate data from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey showed labor demand remained relatively stable. Total job openings increased by 9,000 in May to 7.59 million nationwide, with the job openings rate holding steady at 4.6% Leisure and hospitality recorded the largest increase in available positions, followed by trade, transportation, and utilities, while private education and health services posted the largest decline in openings. State-level employment data reflected a mixed picture across the country. Unemployment rates declined in 20 states during May, increased in nine states, and remained unchanged in 22 states and the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia recorded the nation’s highest unemployment rate at 6.1% while South Dakota posted the lowest at 2.1% Payroll employment increased in 38 states and fell in 13 states during May. West Virginia recorded the nation’s largest percentage increase in payroll employment at 1.4% while Montana experienced the largest decline at 0.5%. Arizona continued to rank among the nation’s stronger performing states for job growth despite signs of a slowing labor market. The state added 2,000 net payroll jobs in May after adding 8,100 jobs in April. Over the past 12 months, Arizona has added 21,200 payroll jobs, tying for the 10th nationally in percentage growth of non-farm employment. Arizona’s private sector added 22,900 jobs over the past year, ranking tied for ninth nationally in private-sector payroll growth. Arizona’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.8% in May up from 4.7% the previous month and 4.3% one year earlier. Employment in the state declined by 16,293 during the month and has fallen by more than 66,000 over the past year. The state’s labor force participation rate also weakened, falling from 61% to 60.7% in May, placing Arizona 37th nationally. Nationally, labor force participation remained at 61.8% during May before declining to 61.5% in June. Arizona’s strongest monthly employment gain came in construction, which added 1,300 jobs, and financial activities, which added 700 jobs. State and local government employment declined by 1,000 positions, while professional and business services lost 300 jobs. Over the past year, Arizona’s private education and health services sector led all industries with 16,600 new jobs, followed by professional and business services with 8,100. Financial activities experienced the largest annual decline, losing 4,000 jobs, while federal government employment fell by 3,200 positions. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post U.S. Job Growth Slows In June As Labor Force Shrinks first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cab4cc2ca79de2364a831 Gelinas closes record sale te 2026-07-07T07:31:24.668Z Gelinas closes record sale A remarkable chapter recently closed in North Central Phoenix with the sale of 5520 N. 4th St. for $5,125,000, establishing a new benchmark for luxury home sales in the North Central Corridor. Janeen Gelinas, associate broker with Compass Arizona, recently closed the record-breaking $5.125 million sale in North Central Phoenix, representing the seller in the significant luxury transaction. The home, originally envisioned and constructed by its owners, represented years of thoughtful planning, exceptional craftsmanship, and a deep appreciation for the North Central lifestyle. From its striking architectural details and resort-style grounds to its warm and inviting spaces designed for family gatherings, the property became a true legacy residence. Gelinas guided both the marketing strategy and sale of the property. Through strategic pricing, targeted exposure, and a deep understanding of the luxury marketplace, she successfully connected the property with its ideal buyer. The result was a record-setting sale for the North Central Corridor. “While record-breaking sales often generate attention because of the numbers, the story behind this transaction is ultimately about people,” Gelinas said. “The original owners invested years of vision, passion and attention to detail in creating a home that would become a true legacy property. Today, a new family begins the next chapter, creating memories of their own within this exceptional residence, and I am honored to be a trusted advisor in making that happen.” North Central Phoenix continues to be one of the Valley’s most desirable neighborhoods, known for its mature tree-lined streets, custom estates, strong sense of community and proximity to some of Phoenix’s most beloved local destinations, the broker added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4cab38c2ca79de2364a828 Choir seeks new works te 2026-07-07T07:31:04.708Z Choir seeks new works Phoenix Boys Choir announced its Fifth Annual New Works Rising Choral Composition Competition. Composers of all ages and nationalities are invited to submit innovative, imaginative, and accessible choral repertoire for boys and young men. Compositions should reflect the choir’s 2026-27 season theme, “Pathways,” an exploration of growth, transformation and forward motion – both personal and collective. “We are especially interested in works that illuminate how such pathways are shaped by perseverance, mentorship and discipline, and by the ongoing pursuit of purpose, connection, and possibility as we grow into who we are becoming,” choir leadership said on their website. The submission deadline is Aug. 15. Additional information is available online at www.boyschoir.org/newworksrisingcompetition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c7790c2ca79de23649df9 Charlie Kirk's family comes face to face with accused assassin for first time te 2026-07-07T03:50:40.276Z Charlie Kirk's family comes face to face with accused assassin for first time PROVO, Utah — The family of Charlie Kirk came face to face with his accused assassin for the first time in a Utah courtroom Monday — the first day of what is expected to be a week-long preliminary hearing. Tyler Robinson, 23, was already in the room before members of the media were allowed in at around 8:55 a.m. He was wearing a gray suit, pink shirt and black tie, with his wrists and ankles cuffed. Later in the hearing, when videos of Kirk's shooting death were played for the sides and the judge, he showed no visible response when the sound of the fatal gunshot rang out. Utah State Bureau of Investigation Agent David Hull was on the stand to introduce several videos, including images of Kirk’s death that were not shown publicly in court but were shown to the judge and attorneys for both sides. Two of them were described as showing the moment a sniper’s bullet struck Kirk in the neck, and they included audio that reporters could hear. CHARLIE KIRK'S PARENTS, WIDOW TO ATTEND TYLER ROBINSON'S PRELIMINARY HEARING NEXT WEEK While Judge Tony Graf Jr. flinched and leaned away from the screen when the shot rang out in one of the videos, Robinson remained still during both. Kirk’s family had already left the courtroom before they were played. They were expected to receive warnings before graphic evidence would be introduced and left twice ahead of mentions of the assassination itself. For much of the rest of the hearing, Erika Kirk and her in-laws, Rob and Kathy Kirk, sat next to one another, watching the proceedings closely, occasionally exchanging looks or glancing down. Other relatives present included Erika's sister, Tonya, and niece and nephew. ACCUSED CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN TYLER ROBINSON FIGHTS BACK AS PROSECUTORS' SPRAWLING CASE COMES INTO FOCUS At another point with Kirk's family out of the courtroom, Hull also testified about the autopsy report, which listed Kirk's death as a homicide by a gunshot wound to the neck. During that testimony, Robinson’s mother leaned over to her husband and held her hand on his shoulder.  The Kirks also had some high-profile supporters join them near the front — including Donald Trump Jr., his wife Bettina, and conservative commentators Jack Posobiec and Brandon Tatum. Robinson’s parents, who usually sit in the front row, were in the fourth row Monday with other relatives. ALLEGED CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN TYLER ROBINSON'S ROOMMATE AND LOVER RECEIVED LIMITED IMMUNITY: PROSECUTORS The first witness of the day was Officer Christopher Bagley, now a member of the Spanish Fork Police Department. He was working at Utah Valley University when Kirk was shot and killed during a Turning Point USA event there on Sept. 10, 2025. He testified that he believed he heard a rifle shot — not a pistol shot — from the direction of the Losee Center. He said he reached that conclusion after seeing an empty handgun holster on the ground amid the early chaos and looking up to find that the Losee Center rooftop had a clear line of sight to where Kirk was speaking. He went to the Losee rooftop, where he found a black and red screwdriver and impressions in the gravel that he described as what looked like a "sniper’s pad." He also said he reviewed surveillance video showing the suspect on top of the roof, and he found footprints in the grass where the suspect dropped down and scuff marks on the roof above them. Defense attorney Kathy Nester only got about 10 minutes of cross-examination in before the recess for lunch, but she asked Bagley if his police report from the day mentioned a direction the shot came from. It didn’t, he said. He also didn't know what happened to the handgun holster. As prosecutors planned to show some UVU surveillance video, Robinson’s defense objected. While Graf had overruled most of their objections throughout the day, he sustained this one on the grounds that the video, due to edits including face blurs, zooms and red circles, had not been properly authenticated and could not be played. The video is expected to be introduced later after prosecutors said they planned to provide an unedited version. Hull was the second of four witnesses prosecutors said they planned to call to the stand Monday. He is expected to resume testimony Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. MT. Other video shown Monday included a vehicle alleged to be Robinson’s coming and going from a house near the UVU campus after midnight on Sept. 11 — about 12 hours after Charlie Kirk’s murder on Sept. 10. As Fox News Digital previously reported, Robinson also allegedly had an encounter with law enforcement in the area hours after the shooting. At some point during the week, the court is expected to hear a previously recorded statement from Robinson's former lover Lance Twiggs, who prosecutors allege received a written confession after the crime. Robinson has not yet entered a plea. He could face the death penalty if convicted of the top charge against him, aggravated murder. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c64bbc2ca79de23649a35 The last show: Behind Tucson’s final Fourth of July fireworks on ‘A’ Mountain te 2026-07-07T02:30:19.745Z The last show: Behind Tucson’s final Fourth of July fireworks on ‘A’ Mountain While people spend the afternoon gathering for Fourth of July celebrations, Kevin Luckenbill and his team of pyrotechnicians are up at the top of “A” Mountain, also known as Sentinel Peak, setting up nearly 1,000 aerial shells. Luckenbill is a head pyrotechnician with Fireworks Production of Arizona, licensed by the Tucson Fire Department to run the city of Tucson’s 29th annual fireworks celebration at “A” Mountain.  As a long-time Tucson resident, he watched the “A” Mountain fireworks show as a kid, but never imagined that 20 years later, he would be the one up there doing it.   “Public records show that this show first started in 1984, when they first started on ‘A’ Mountain, and it’s been a tradition ever since,” Luckenbill says, as his team of pyrotechnicians assemble frames with large tubes around him.  That tradition may look different in years to come, as this may be the final fireworks show as the city plans to move to a drone show for future years, the city stated in a news release. A pyrotechnician with Fireworks Production of Arizona set up for the “A” Mountain fireworks celebration in Tucson on July 4, 2026. Credit: Summer Williams Preparations for the fireworks show began around 1 p.m. as the pyrotechnicians unloaded equipment and set up large racks with black, orange and yellow tubes. They check each rack to ensure they are in a good and stable condition before loading the tubes with different sizes of aerial shells. “The first priority of all us out here is that it’s safety for us, safety for the environment, safety for the surrounding area,” Luckenbill says. Later that evening, the majority of the shells will be ignited by hand to control the pacing of the 25-minute fireworks show. A row of tubes loaded with aerial shells are lines up by a team of pyrotechnicians with Fireworks Production of Arizona for the “A” Mountain fireworks celebration in Tucson on July 4, 2026. Credit: Summer Williams The wildland crew from the Tucson Fire Department scouted out the mountain for several days before the pyrotechnicians began setting up on the fourth.  Marc Lewis, a TFD fire inspector, oversees the show’s preparations to ensure all fire safety measures are being followed and that crews are ready to respond to any incidents.  TFD took measures to be conscious of Buffelgrass, an invasive species that is highly adaptive to fire, and the wind’s direction while the wildland crew is set along the mountain during the show. Tucson Water provided trucks for the crews to spray areas on the mountain where the fireworks’ fallout could land. Another crew member operating a thermal imaging drone looks for spot fires and anyone who may be trespassing on the mountain during the show.   “We like to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, and that may change in the future, but currently that’s what we’re doing,” says Lewis. “The Tucson Fire Department is up here to make sure it’s safe. It’s a city-sponsored event, so it’s our responsibility to ensure fire safety.” A team of pyrotechnicians with Fireworks Production of Arizona set up for the “A” Mountain fireworks celebration while a vehicle from the Tucson Fire Department is parked nearby in Tucson on July 4, 2026. Credit: Summer Williams As the wildland crew prepares to keep “A” Mountain and the surrounding area safe during the city’s official fireworks show, TFD responds to calls and incidents around the city on one of the busiest days for firefighters.  It can be a struggle to get staff in on holidays, says Paul Moore, TFD assistant chief.     TFD is facing a staffing shortage, while call and incident volumes have increased over the past few years, according to the department’s 2025 annual report. This puts pressure on available crews and resources to respond to emergency calls.  “We’ve taken measures to put some trucks in the right places, but it can and will lead to extended response times, so that’s concerning and we take it seriously,” Moore says outside the TFD Headquarters near downtown.  Staffing shortage numbers were higher than average for TFD this holiday, Moore said, and TFD had nine trucks out of service on the Fourth of July out of the 54 vehicles they regularly use.  “We have a saying that, ‘There’s no honor in going to a fire or medical call that could have been prevented,’” Moore says. “So I think the message here is to be safe, be safe with fireworks.” People set off fireworks in a parking lot outside the MSA Annex in Tucson on July 4, 2026. Credit: Summer Williams With the show and fire safety preparations underway and the sun setting, people fill the streets around the MSA Annex in the Mercado District, near the base of “A” Mountain to find a spot to watch the fireworks.  Families set out folding chairs on the sidewalk, kids twirl with sparklers, couples walk hand-in-hand, groups set up blankets in truck beds and trunks, others climb onto the car roof for a better view.  Before the show begins, people set off small fireworks in the parking lot or light bigger ones from the road and vacant lots. The sounds of explosions, music from speakers, laughter and people shouting over the noise fill the streets throughout the evening. A crowd watches the firework show over “A” Mountain in a lot outside the MSA Annex in Tucson on July 4, 2026. Credit: Summer Williams At 9 p.m., the first fireworks explode over “A” Mountain. People cheer as the show goes on in an array of colors and shapes.  As people watch from the streets and lots in the Mercado, wildland firefighters hike around the sides of the mountain, monitoring and putting out spot fires that have caught from the embers.  In between the crackle and booms of the fireworks show, the echo of sirens can be heard in the distance as the fire department responds to calls around the area. Credit: Summer Williams Credit: Summer Williams A couple sitting on their truck watches the fireworks show over “A” Mountain in Tucson on July 4, 2026. Credit: Summer Williams The post The last show: Behind Tucson’s final Fourth of July fireworks on ‘A’ Mountain appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c627ac2ca79de23649a00 England's Jordan Henderson officially ruled out after freak fall causes fracture, opts for surgery te 2026-07-07T02:20:42.768Z England's Jordan Henderson officially ruled out after freak fall causes fracture, opts for surgery A freak mishap Sunday night abruptly ended England midfielder Jordan Henderson's 2026 World Cup. Henderson, 36, spent the match on the bench in England's 3-2 win, but quickly drew attention after falling over an advertising board, leaving him writhing in pain during a moment of victory for England. On Monday, Henderson opted to undergo surgery, bringing an unusual ending to the World Cup campaign of one of England's veteran leaders. ENGLAND PLAYER INJURES WRIST HOPPING OVER AD BOARD DURING TEAM'S WORLD CUP VICTORY CELEBRATION VS MEXICO As the stadium speakers blasted Oasis, Henderson tried to climb over a pitch-side advertising board to celebrate with the traveling supporters. He lost his footing and landed awkwardly on his wrist. WATCH: England captain Harry Kane reacted to Henderson's injury Sunday night after the match. ENGLAND STUNS MEXICO 3-2 IN INSTANT WORLD CUP CLASSIC, HANDS TEAM FIRST WORLD CUP LOSS AT ESTADIO AZTECA "Yeah Hendo just fell over there. I think he's OK. Something to do with his arm," Kane said, unaware of the severity of Henderson's injury at the time. The celebrations quickly turned to concern as medical staff rushed onto the field, administered oxygen, and stretchered Henderson off the pitch. Before the accident, Estadio Azteca hosted a World Cup classic. Jude Bellingham sparked England with a first-half brace before Harry Kane added a penalty. Mexico answered through Julian Quinones and a late Raul Jimenez penalty. ENGLAND STUNS MEXICO 3-2 IN INSTANT WORLD CUP CLASSIC, HANDS TEAM FIRST WORLD CUP LOSS AT ESTADIO AZTECA Henderson watched the thriller from the bench, picking up a yellow card in the 98th minute for his touchline protests. The match fell into chaos when England defender Jarell Quansah was shown a straight red card, forcing the Three Lions to desperately hang on. While manager Thomas Tuchel and the squad flew to Kansas City to prepare for a quarterfinal clash against Norway, Henderson remained hospitalized in Mexico City. England next faces Erling Haaland's Norway on Saturday without the suspended Jarell Quansah. Henderson's World Cup had its ups and downs. The last one ended it. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c6021c2ca79de23649980 Team USA's World Cup run ends as Belgium wins Round of 16 matchup to advance te 2026-07-07T02:10:41.337Z Team USA's World Cup run ends as Belgium wins Round of 16 matchup to advance Team USA’s run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end.  Belgium, in front of a sold-out, U.S.-heavy crowd in Seattle, defeated the USMNT, 4-1, in a match where they took full advantage of their opponent’s mistakes.  Charles De Ketelaere was the man who not only scored just nine minutes into the match for Belgium, but his goal in the 39th minute made Team USA manager Mauricio Pochettino kick water bottles on the sideline.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The reason? Malik Tillman, who scored a free kick against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 victory in the Bay Area, took another just in front of Belgium’s box, and it deflected off a Belgian defender and threw off legendary keeper Thibaut Courtois to even the game at one apiece. The momentum was back for the USMNT in that moment in the 37th minute. But once again, shotty defense for the U.S. resulted in an easy goal for De Ketelaere right in front of Matt Freese’s net.  USA COACH MAURICIO POCHETTINO KICKS POWERADE BOTTLES IN FRUSTRATION AS TEAM'S FIRST HALF DEFENSE LOOKS SHAKY Freese, though, had a massive error of his own in the second half that crushed the momentum that had conjured up while down one goal. In the 57th minute, a total game-changer came when Freese decided to leave his net while De Ketelaere was chasing the through ball. Freese was first to get there, but as he was trying to clear the ball, his foot got caught in the turf.  In a desperation attempt, he tried to kick it with his right foot, but De Ketelaere got in the way and Hans Vanaken kicked it past Freese and Ream, who couldn’t turn his body around to save it for one of the worst goals allowed by a team at this World Cup.  Overall, it wasn’t Team USA’s best effort in the moment they needed it most in the Round of 16.  To make matters worse, Pochettino was forced to sub out Christian Pulisic, dubbed "Captain America," after a shot attempt resulted in an injury. Pulisic wound up for a kick on his right foot when a Belgian defender stepped in front of him. Instead of kicking the ball, Pulisic belted the back heel of the Belgium defender, and he went down in clear pain.  Pulisic tried to run it off, but with a clear limp, Pochettino sent in Sebastian Berhalter instead.  As for the biggest story of this match, Folarin Balogun, who became available after FIFA invoked Article 27 of its disciplinary code to suspend his red card, wasn’t much of a factor for the team. Belgium did a good job of buttoning up their defense, and Balogun never got a clean look to find the back of the net as he has in past matches.  The U.S. tried desperately to get back into the match, especially when Berhalter just missed getting a ball past Courtois, but it just went wide left. However, Belgium did their defensive duties and refused to allow what Senegal did to them in the round of 32 – a second-half miraculous comeback.  Instead, Romelu Lukaku, Belgium's superstar striker, put a cherry on top of their victory with a stoppage time goal past Freese in the second half. It was quite the statement on a game they dominated throughout.  As you'd expect, it was a sad group for the U.S. following the loss, while Belgium celebrated their spot in the quarterfinals where they will take on Spain later this week.  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/6a4c5e08c2ca79de23649924 A year after Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, Arizona Democrats warn coverage losses are mounting te 2026-07-07T02:01:44.040Z A year after Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, Arizona Democrats warn coverage losses are mounting U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari speaks about the importance of flipping party control at the state and national level to ensure Democrats have a chance to reverse Medicaid cuts in Phoenix on July 6, 2026. Ansari, along with U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton and local community health CEO Mike Renaud, highlighted the negative impacts of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” on Medicaid and SNAP enrollment on the legislation’s one-year anniversary. (Photo by Gloria Rebecca Gomez/Arizona Mirror) A year after President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” to cut taxes and slash spending on healthcare and other programs aimed at helping lower income Americans, Democrats in Arizona are sounding the alarm over its impacts on families in the Grand Canyon State. And the ability of people to access public assistance, they said, will only worsen unless voters award the party a majority in Congress in this year’s elections.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE The tax and spending plan cut billions from Medicaid healthcare programs and enshrined stricter eligibility requirements for both state Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food aid to tens of millions of people. In the Grand Canyon State, that led to more than 300,000 people losing SNAP benefits in six months.  U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton called the fiscal plan an “ugly disaster” for Arizonans, and lambasted the refusal of Congressional Republicans to renew healthcare premium tax credits. The Phoenix Democrat blamed the GOP’s unwillingness to bolster public assistance programs for both the state’s plummeting healthcare coverage rates and declining enrollment in SNAP .  A February analysis found that there were 65,881 fewer people enrolled in an Affordable Care Act Plan compared to the same time in 2025. “Sixty-five thousand of our fellow Arizonans had coverage last year and don’t today,” Stanton said. “That means people are skipping basic checkups, skipping prescriptions and praying that they don’t get sick.” That number has since grown to more than 121,000, which health policy experts attribute to rising insurance premiums and the expiration of federal subsidies that previously helped offset that cost. And public health advocates fear even more people will become uninsured as new rules for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, the state’s Medicaid plan, kick in next year.  One in four Arizonans rely on AHCCCS to afford their medical care. But new work and income requirements and a complicated documentation process in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” threaten to imperil that coverage for the 1.8 million Arizonans who are enrolled in the program. Changes to what constitutes a fragile medical condition mean that people with cancer undergoing chemotherapy or with substance abuse disorders undergoing treatment will have to prove they can’t work and deserve to continue receiving healthcare coverage.  Mike Renaud, the chief executive officer of Valle del Sol, a local community health center, criticized the new rules and application as burdensome and pointed out that the vast majority of AHCCCS recipients already work or are in college.  “They’re servers, they’re working part-time, they’re working at Home Depot, they’re working 30 hours a week — just enough to get by but not enough to carry high quality insurance,” he said. “AHCCCS is their lifeline.” Renaud shared that many patients have expressed concerns that they may need to forego treatment to meet the new work requirements.  “I’ve talked to hundreds of our own patients who are in treatment programs wondering, ‘Do I have to choose between working now and my health coverage and getting the treatment services I need? And how do I make that choice?’” he said.  Stanton called on congressional Republicans to support an effort to extend premium tax credits for three more years and reverse the Medicaid cuts passed last year. In January, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives successfully passed a three-year extension, with the help of 17 Republicans. But the U.S. Senate has yet to take up the legislation.  Even if both chambers agree to extend the tax credits, however, it’s unlikely that Trump would approve of the plan. Debate over whether to renew the credits last year in exchange for an end to a looming government shutdown put both parties at odds, even as the public overwhelmingly favored an extension.  Stanton said he still believes a bipartisan solution on premium tax credits and medicaid funding is possible. But he conceded that changing party control of Congress would be a more certain resolution.  “We know the odds that we’re up against, but the fact is, they could do it, and we’re encouraging them to do it,” he said. “And then, if and when we win the majority, we’re going to do it.” U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari, another Phoenix Democrat, posited that the political pressure facing Republicans at both the state and national levels in the upcoming election could be enough to prompt a legislative shift. While last year’s federal budget increased the number of times Medicaid enrollees must renew their eligibility to twice a year, the GOP-legislative majority in Arizona pushed for and won four annual verifications for AHCCCS recipients.  “Flipping the (Arizona) legislature is so important,” Ansari said. “Fighting back at every level is going to be critical.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c5df4c2ca79de23649904 After Donald Trump criticism, Keir Starmer intervened with FIFA ahead of England-Mexico te 2026-07-07T02:01:24.066Z After Donald Trump criticism, Keir Starmer intervened with FIFA ahead of England-Mexico My, my how the tables have turned. When FIFA announced that they'd suspended the red card punishment of US Men's National Team striker Folarin Balogun, it set off a firestorm of criticism. European soccer fans, the Belgian national soccer federation, the Union of European Football Associations, and many other commentators were outraged that Balogun's unjust red card had essentially been delayed. Their complaints have been mostly incoherent and illogical, with UEFA's statement in particular being laughably inaccurate. EUROPE IS FURIOUS OVER BALOGUN REPRIEVE BUT FIFA SUSPENDED RED CARD BANS FOR RONALDO AND OTHERS BEFORE THIS "Football, like any other sports, relies on rules, which are the basis for fair, honest and transparent competition," they said. "Sometimes rules are open to interpretation. In this case not. A minimum automatic suspension of one match following a red card is not a discretionary option and does not require the decision of a competent body to be enacted. It is a principle embedded in regulations, which cannot be made subject to exceptions, let alone in the middle of a tournament where several other players have been in the same situation and regularly served their suspension." Notably, UEFA had no complaints when Cristian Ronaldo's three-match red card suspension was postponed by FIFA ahead of the World Cup. Under the exact same rule that was used in Balogun's case. But another critique of the process came from those who said that President Donald Trump's involvement was an unacceptable violation of soccer norms. Essentially, that a politician should not make phone calls to FIFA leadership to question a decision or potentially influence an outcome. British host Piers Morgan was particularly consumed by inaccurate righteous indignation, accusing the USMNT of "cheating" and "not playing by the rules." MEDIA FIGURES MELT DOWN OVER TRUMP INVOLVEMENT WITH FIFA AS US STAR FOLARIN BALOGUN SET TO PLAY Though of course, the USMNT did not cheat, and no rules were violated. But the outrage from the Europeans and their fans over Trump’s involvement has been curiously missing from another revelation that was reported Monday morning: that British Prime Minister Kier Starmer called FIFA to intervene in favor of the England National Team ahead of their match against Mexico. In the days leading up to England-Mexico at the Azteca, there were rumblings that the start time of the match might be moved up several hours to avoid forecast thunderstorms. But, according to British paper The Sun, Starmer directly intervened with FIFA to prevent that from happening. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "The Mexicans were really talking up the storm and were pressing to move the game," a source told The Sun. "But Keir was having none of it and suspected they were trying to derail the England preparations by giving less time to adapt to the altitude, so he put his foot down." Well, well, well! A politician interfering with FIFA in order to benefit his country's national team? Unacceptable! Outrageous! Unfair! Appeal the whole tournament! Obviously, Starmer and England got their way, and held on to beat El Tri 3-2 in a hard fought instant classic. Curiously, though, Piers Morgan and the very angry European fans have had little-to-nothing to say about a politician "putting his foot down" with FIFA. Should England go on to win their quarterfinal or entire tournament, their run will be tainted by this scandal, forever laden with an asterisk over this unacceptable atrocity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c5de0c2ca79de236498fb New Yorker suing ICE after officers went to his home to warn him over criticism of agency te 2026-07-07T02:01:04.610Z New Yorker suing ICE after officers went to his home to warn him over criticism of agency A New York resident is suing after officers went to his home to serve him with a warning after he sent an email criticizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership over the agency's tactics in immigration raids. David Streever, a U.S. citizen in Rochester, filed the lawsuit on Monday in Washington, D.C., against the Department of Homeland Security and ICE, arguing that officials violated his First Amendment right to speak out against the government, according to the complaint reviewed by Fox News Digital. Streever was on a trip to Finland with his 7-year-old daughter last month when two officers showed up to his home and handed his wife a warning notice informing him that an email he sent months earlier was considered a threat. He had sent an email in January to Todd Lyons, who was the acting director of ICE at the time, after an ICE agent shot and killed U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good during an immigration raid in Minneapolis. ANOTHER NEW YORKER SAYS OFFICERS CONFRONTED HIM AFTER HE CRITICIZED ICE In the email, Streever told Lyons he was "a monstrous human being" who "will never know peace" and will "go down in history as America's Reinhard Heydrich, the butcher," a reference to a Nazi leader. "The way you are protecting the obvious execution in Minnesota, even as we see the videos, will lead to your downfall. Even Trump will turn on you before the end, and you will be a sad, despised man who eats himself alive with shame at your own pathetic weakness," Streever said in the email, according to the complaint. "You will seek to lose yourself, to escape the burden of knowing the truth about yourself. But wherever you go, you will find yourself. You will torment yourself until your last day on Earth," the email added. When officers arrived at his home, Streever's wife answered the door and was handed a "warning notice" explaining that her husband "may be in violation of federal law" for sending his email to ICE's former acting director. The notice, reviewed by Fox News Digital, urges Streever to "promptly remove and/or discontinue" his "behavior," warning that the notice will be "taken into consideration" if he continues to be involved" in "criminal activities." Streever’s wife told the officers he was out of the country but would return to Rochester later that week, according to the lawsuit. But federal officers did not wait and instead attempted to confront him at a New York City hotel after he returned from Finland, although they were turned away by hotel staff. That same night, officers repeatedly called Streever’s phone, leaving voicemails identifying themselves only as Homeland Security Investigations. On their train ride home, Streever told his daughter about the possibility that federal officers might confront him, and the young girl broke down in tears, fearing for her father's safety. Adam Steinbaugh, an attorney with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression who is representing Streever, argued the email was protected speech under the First Amendment and does not represent a legitimate threat. "If someone is really threatening a government official, you don’t wait five months to act on it," Steinbaugh said in a statement. "The fact that authorities didn’t respond immediately shows that David presented no threat. This pursuit is designed to intimidate lawful speech, pure and simple." Streever said he was shocked that federal officers came to his home to question him over his email. "I cherish our right to speak openly about issues of public concern," Streever said. "I hope others will not be discouraged from peacefully expressing their views, even when those views are critical of the government." "Like many Americans, I was deeply upset after the shootings in Minnesota and I felt compelled to do something," Streever said in an earlier statement. "Writing an email to the head of ICE seemed like the least I could do to express my sense of outrage. I never dreamed it would lead to a knock on my door by federal officers or descending on my hotel in the dark of night." Fox News Digital reached out to DHS and ICE for comment. The lawsuit also names Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, whose office released a statement claiming, "Any allegation DHS and its components are attempting to ‘squash’ free speech is categorically FALSE," according to the Associated Press. The complaint asks the court to order DHS and ICE officials to stop its "coercion and retaliation" against Streever for his protected speech. The warning to Streever was presented the same week poll worker Paigelynne Gonyea, of Syracuse, said two federal officers confronted her at a voting site during New York’s primaries to question her about a social media post she made about Jonathan Ross, the ICE officer who killed Good. MINNESOTA SENATE VOTES TO BAN ICE FROM WEARING MASKS, ALLOW RESIDENTS TO SUE FOR CONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATIONS Gonyea said she believes the warning to her was because of a post she made in January in which she shared a picture of Ross along with the caption: "I think today is a great day for Jonathan to be indicted." Her post was made after Ross had already been identified by the media. A spokesperson for DHS, Lauren Bis, shared an image of a different social media post from Gonyea in which she said the woman shared Ross’ address, according to the Associated Press, although part of the post was redacted. Bis said in a statement last week that Gonyea "committed a federal crime by posting the address of an ICE law enforcement officer online" and "if you doxx our officers, we will investigate you, and you will be brought to justice." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c5db9c2ca79de236498d5 U.S. Loss Is a Gut Punch, but a Bright Future Remains for Soccer Here te 2026-07-07T02:00:25.199Z U.S. Loss Is a Gut Punch, but a Bright Future Remains for Soccer Here While the team failed to meet the hopes of many fans, this World Cup highlighted the game’s decades-long climb into the national consciousness. What comes next? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c547cc2ca79de23649678 New York Times calls University of California's 'test-blind' admissions policy a 'terrible' mistake te 2026-07-07T01:21:00.731Z New York Times calls University of California's 'test-blind' admissions policy a 'terrible' mistake More than six years after the University of California system’s Board of Regents moved to stop using standardized test scores in undergraduate admissions, The New York Times Editorial Board is urging the UC system to reverse course. In an editorial published Monday, the paper's editorial board called the UC system's decision a "terrible" mistake that left students less prepared for their college coursework. The editorial comes just days before the UC Board of Regents is expected to consider revisiting the policy. The UC system in 2019 put together the Standardized Testing Task Force (STTF), an 18-member committee comprised of professors from across all 10 campuses. The committee was tasked with studying how the UC system used standardized testing scores in its undergraduate admissions. Around a year later, the group released a 225-page report with its findings and recommendations. "The STTF found that standardized test scores aid in predicting important aspects of student success, including undergraduate grade point average (UGPA), retention, and completion," the group's report read. CALIFORNIA BOARD OF REGENTS TO REVIEW SAT/ACT TESTING BAN AFTER 1,400 PROFESSORS WARN OF ‘SEVERE’ MATH GAPS Despite the group's conclusion that the scores played a key role in predicting student performance, the UC system voted in 2020 to no longer consider them, instead opting for a "test blind" approach. This meant that schools in the UC system would not accept test scores, even from students who wanted to send them. The decision came as the world was grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper's editorial board said the results of the "test-blind" approach "have been terrible," noting that last year a faculty group at UC San Diego reported a sharp drop in academic preparation for new students. "Last fall, for example, nearly 12 percent of first-year U.C.S.D. undergraduates were not qualified to take pre-calculus, a low-level class, up from only 0.5 percent in 2020," the Times Editorial Board added. The Times acknowledged that broader education challenges have emerged, such as artificial intelligence, COVID-19 school closures and smartphone distractions, but argued that the decline in preparedness among entering UC students was "larger than the regression elsewhere." The paper said that this underscored the role of the UC system's test-blind policy. TEXAS’ LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICT SEES TEST SCORES SOAR AFTER STATE TAKEOVER DESPITE RACISM CLAIMS In response to Fox News Digital's request for comment, a spokesperson for UC pointed to a statement made by UC's Academic Senate Chair Ahmet Palazoglu. "Academic preparedness and student success are significant priorities at the University of California. That’s why the UC faculty Academic Senate is engaged in a comprehensive, data-driven review of how to best assess college readiness and support student success at UC," Palazoglu's statement read. "The review will go well beyond previous work on this subject because much has changed across the education landscape since the UC Board of Regents adopted its test-blind undergraduate admissions policy in 2020. Based on the authority delegated by the Board of Regents, the UC faculty Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools (BOARS) is leading the review of UC’s admissions policies and criteria." The editorial comes as UC faculty members call for the return of standardized testing requirements. Groups of UC faculty members sent two letters urging the university to reverse its test-blind policy. More than 2,300 of UC's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) faculty have signed one letter, while more than 900 UC humanities faculty members signed a similar one. "Obscuring preparation gaps harms both students individually and the University collectively. It offers the appearance of access while undermining the chance of success," the letter from the STEM faculty read. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Despite pleas from professors, the UC system has not moved to reverse its testing policy. Instead, it has decided to form a new committee to review the pros and cons of reinstating the tests. The Times Editorial Board noted that Janet Napolitano, who served as the university president in 2020 and backed the test blind policy, was in favor of bringing back test scores. She told the paper that the test blind policy was "a worthwhile experiment," but the results made it "increasingly clear that the experiment needs to be revisited." The editorial noted that the UC system was not alone when it moved to no longer consider test scores during the pandemic. However, many schools that made the same choice have since reinstated the requirement. Some have remained test-optional, while others have started requiring scores for admission. The list of schools that require students to submit scores includes Harvard, Brown, Georgia Tech, Purdue, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and the California Institute of Technology, among others. The Times noted that both the Naval Academy and West Point require test scores. The Times Editorial Board also cited Brown University President Christina Paxson, who argued in a letter that standardized test scores were better predictors of academic performance than high school grades. She admitted that there were valid concerns about the tests and that the question of whether the benefits outweighed the drawbacks remained "empirical." "The university’s trustees, known as the regents, have the final word. When they next meet, on July 14, they should have the courage to admit they made a mistake six years ago and reverse it," the Times Editorial Board argued. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c5469c2ca79de2364966f USA coach Mauricio Pochettino kicks Powerade bottles in frustration as team's first half defense looks shaky te 2026-07-07T01:20:41.282Z USA coach Mauricio Pochettino kicks Powerade bottles in frustration as team's first half defense looks shaky Team USA did not have the first-half start they were hoping for against Belgium in the Round of 16, and head coach Mauricio Pochettino displayed some rightful frustration because of it. Belgium sent a shock to the USA system not even 10 minutes into the match when Charles De Ketelaere tapped in a ball served right in front of Matt Freese’s net and sent a silent murmur over the sold-out Seattle Stadium crowd. But things felt back to normal when Malik Tillman, who scored a free kick in the second half against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32, did it again. Tillman buried his shot past legendary Belgian keeper Thibaut Courtois thanks to a deflection off one of Belgium’s defenders. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM That was in the 31st minute, but Pochettino’s display of frustration came after the U.S. conceded their second goal just two minutes later. It was De Ketelaere once again, this time leaping over veteran defender Tim Ream and using his head to place the ball in the back of the net. THANKS TO TRUMP, A RESTED TEAM USA HAS THE ULTIMATE EDGE OVER A FURIOUS BELGIUM IN THE 2026 WORLD CUP As Belgium celebrated, Pochettino walked over to his bench and let out his displeasure with what he just witnessed on the pitch with a right boot to the Powerade bottles on the ground. That’s the type of half it was for Team USA, which went into halftime with a lot to go over before the second half begins. While possession was relatively close – Belgium owned it 53% to the USMNT’s 47% -- it was clear the Belgians had the advantage in the offensive end. They finished the half with five shots on goal to just one from the U.S. They also created four big chances, meaning this game could’ve been a lot further away for the U.S. than the scoreboard says at the moment. The USMNT will need better play all around if they wish to move on to the quarterfinals to meet Spain and keep their World Cup title dreams alive. If they can do so, they would become just the second team in U.S. history to get it done, as only the squad in 2002 was able to reach the quarterfinals in this modern FIFA World Cup format. Pochettino may let out more frustrations in the locker room, but it’s clear the manager might have to get clever with Belgium owning the momentum after the first 45 minutes. 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/6a4c4fcdc2ca79de236495a4 Alex Rodriguez lands on his feet once again with another fitness trainer and model after recent breakup te 2026-07-07T01:01:01.866Z Alex Rodriguez lands on his feet once again with another fitness trainer and model after recent breakup Alex Rodriguez has carried lessons from his years of playing baseball into his personal life. Whether it was good or bad, you have to forget your last at-bat when you're preparing for your next one. He didn’t let an engagement to Jennifer Lopez getting called off get him down, and he's not letting the end of his relationship of three-plus years with Canadian fitness instructor Jac Cordeiro get him down either. A-Rod is back out there. In May, Cordeiro said there was "mutual love, care, and deep respect." when discussing the split, which was described as "taking some time apart." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! He was then seen last week out at Michael Rubin's White Party with a then-unknown fit woman sharing a kiss. A beacon of hope, if you will, for other romantics out there who have momentarily taken a detour off course. On Monday, sources had confirmed that A-Rod had landed on his feet once again with the woman he was hanging out with in the Hamptons. According to Page Six, she's a private fitness coach by the name of Meghan Hayden. JENNIFER LOPEZ ADMITS SHE 'WOULD'VE HAD SEX' WITH ENTIRE STAR-STUDDED 90S MOVIE CAST Rodriguez, now 50, still has a type. He enjoys the fitness instructor-model game like no other. A source told the outlet, "They are dating. It’s new. She’s a really nice person from a great family." The source added that they came with others and that the friends with them played defense for Hayden. They said, "There were other girls trying to talk and flirt with him, but the friends at the table nicely redirected them." While it might appear as if the resilient A-Rod works fast, he's not working that fast. Let's give these two some time together. She hasn't even had a chance to be seen courtside at a Minnesota Timberwolves game yet. JENNIFER LOPEZ TAKES BLAME FOR BEN AFFLECK DIVORCE, SAYS SHE NEEDED TO 'FIGURE' HERSELF OUT AFTER SPLIT Let's give her a chance. Along with being a private fitness coach, she's a former Division I athlete who graduated with a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. So says her website, which also states, "When Meghan isn’t training clients, she’s most likely biking to her next session or modeling on set with household brands like Under Armour & Athleta." That all sounds like someone A-Rod could enjoy hitting the gym with, doesn't it? Good for him. After the relationship news broke, she appeared to confirm it when she posted several pictures from the "White Party '26," including a couple of her with the former Major Leaguer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c4fa5c2ca79de2364957f In CNN Interview, Woman Details Alleged Sexual Assault by Graham Platner te 2026-07-07T01:00:21.942Z In CNN Interview, Woman Details Alleged Sexual Assault by Graham Platner “This is something that I tried for many years to forget,” the woman, Jenny Racicot, said on CNN. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c4d74c2ca79de2364952c Popular Florida social media influencer killed in drive-by shooting while inside luxury SUV te 2026-07-07T00:51:00.266Z Popular Florida social media influencer killed in drive-by shooting while inside luxury SUV A popular South Florida influencer was killed in a drive-by triple shooting early Sunday morning, authorities said. Brianna Johnson, 21, who posted under the Instagram handle dreamdoll_brii, was riding in a lime green luxury SUV with two other passengers when gunfire erupted, the Miramar Police Department told Fox News Digital on Monday. Surveillance video reportedly captured the shooting, which unfolded around 5:30 a.m., just hours after the Fourth of July holiday. Johnson was known for sharing lifestyle and beauty content and had nearly 500,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram. Her TikTok account, _itgirlbri, had about 388,000 followers, while her Instagram account had roughly 88,800 followers.  FITNESS INFLUENCER STEPHANIE BUTTERMORE DEAD AT 36, FIANCÉ CONFIRMS IN HEARTBREAKING POST According to police, Johnson was traveling in a lime green Lamborghini Urus when the SUV reached an intersection and a white sedan "pulled alongside the driver's side and opened fire, striking three occupants."  Surveillance video obtained by local outlet WSVN appears to show a light-colored sedan following the victims' Lamborghini down the street before gunfire erupts.  Moments later, the Lamborghini was seen drifting through the intersection before crashing into a nearby house as the suspected shooter's vehicle sped away. Police said they were alerted to the shooting after receiving multiple ShotSpotter notifications in the area. Miramar Police Chief Delrish Moss described the gunfire as rapid-fire, according to WSVN. Photos circulating social media also appear to show the Lamborghini riddled with a dozen bullet holes along its doors.  HAUNTING NOTE ON VEGAS HOTEL DOOR HINTED AT TRAGEDY BEFORE CHEER MOM, DAUGHTER FOUND DEAD According to WSVN, the three victims had attended a large party at a nearby home before the shooting. Sources told the outlet the group later stopped at a gas station, where a fight allegedly broke out. Investigators believe the victims' luxury SUV was then targeted and followed, according to reports.  Johnson ultimately "succumbed to her injuries," police said. The two other occupants, whose identities have not been released, were rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. A woman identifying herself as Johnson's cousin, who goes by Instagram handle pdolly26, shared a series of Instagram Stories mourning her death and identifying the victim as the South Florida influencer.  Numerous fans also began flooding Johnson's social media accounts with messages of condolence.  Police said the shooting remains an active and ongoing homicide investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c4d4cc2ca79de236494f0 Netflix invented binge-watching. Now it may have outgrown it. te 2026-07-07T00:50:20.846Z Netflix invented binge-watching. Now it may have outgrown it. A new report suggests Netflix viewers aren’t sticking around for Season 2. The bigger issue may be that binge-watching itself is no longer the advantage it once was. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c48b5c2ca79de2364941f Terrified passengers film Waymo autonomous vehicle driving into live fireworks in San Francisco te 2026-07-07T00:30:45.718Z Terrified passengers film Waymo autonomous vehicle driving into live fireworks in San Francisco Passengers in a Waymo vehicle were terrified as the car drove into lit fireworks in the middle of a San Francisco street during Independence Day celebrations over the weekend. Video footage of the incident shows a group of passengers who were shocked as the driverless car seemingly approaches lit fireworks in the middle of a street as the explosives are about to launch. As the car gets closer, someone on the street appears to warn the vehicle to stop by waving their hand. DELTA FLIGHT STRUCK BY FIREWORKS WHILE LANDING IN CHICAGO ON FOURTH OF JULY, FAA INVESTIGATES "No, no, no, don’t go, don’t go, don’t go," one of the passengers is heard saying off-camera. The autonomous vehicle then passes over the colorful flames and sparks. "Our Waymo just drove into a firework," a passenger says in the clip. ZOOX ROBOTAXI REDESIGN BRINGS BIG RIDER UPGRADES "Are we on fire, dude?" a fellow passenger asks. A Waymo spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the company "is committed to keeping our riders safe and earning the trust of the communities where we operate." "We take situations like this seriously and are committed to evaluating and learning from these events," the statement continued. BROOKLYN BRIDGE CATCHES FIRE AMID NYC FIREWORKS DISPLAY AS TRUMP HAILS IT IN DC SPEECH No injuries were reported to either the passengers or the vehicle, and the company reached out to the riders after their trip. The possession of fireworks, even "Safe and Sane" explosives, is illegal in San Francisco, the city's fire department said. One woman was killed and two other adults and a child were injured Saturday in a separate fireworks explosion, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Elsewhere in San Francisco, some Waymo vehicles were towed when their batteries died after vehicles became stuck in traffic for hours. "Our priority is keeping San Francisco moving safely, especially during major city celebrations," the Waymo spokesperson said. "On the Fourth of July, extreme traffic congestion in northern San Francisco disrupted normal operations for several Waymo vehicles." "In coordination with local authorities and emergency services, our roadside assistance team worked quickly to clear our vehicles from the area," the statement continued. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c4451c2ca79de2364933b Jury selection begins in child sex offense case te 2026-07-07T00:12:01.051Z Jury selection begins in child sex offense case Attorneys are preparing for trial of a Lake Havasu City man charged with sex offenses involving a young girl between 2022 and 2024. The alleged victim was 10-12 years old over the interval. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c443dc2ca79de2364932e This lawsuit could upend Nevada water regulation — and cost taxpayers billions te 2026-07-07T00:11:41.088Z This lawsuit could upend Nevada water regulation — and cost taxpayers billions A lawsuit that some say could cripple the state’s top water regulator is headed to trial in a Las Vegas courtroom next week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c4428c2ca79de23649309 Platner's latest accuser 'couldn't disagree more' with those who accuse her of being motivated by politics te 2026-07-07T00:11:20.093Z Platner's latest accuser 'couldn't disagree more' with those who accuse her of being motivated by politics A woman who made bombshell allegations against Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is rejecting claims that she came forward for political reasons on Monday. Jenny Racicot told CNN's Jake Tapper that she decided to come forward because she felt that "there are a lot of men in this world relying on the silence of women to be where they are, and I don't want to contribute to that." When Tapper pressed her on the potential blowback from Platner supporters who claim that she was motivated by politics, Racicot said she "couldn't disagree more" with them and that she wrestled with a "huge moral conflict" because she agrees with Platner politically. EXPLOSIVE SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATION ROCKS PLATNER CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF KEY DEADLINE IN CRUCIAL SENATE RACE "I really agree with his politics. I think we need somebody with those political stances and who are willing to do the work," she said. "I see his political videos. They get me fired up as well. I understand why people want someone like him in office, and I felt like me coming forward would essentially, potentially take that away." Despite her allegations, Racicot said she would not necessarily tell people not to vote for Platner. Tapper also noted that Racicot had not used the word "rape" when telling her story and asked whether she believed Platner had raped her, to which she said that "By definition? Yes, absolutely." TOP PLATNER ALLY TURNS ON HIM AFTER BOMBSHELL RAPE ALLEGATION ROCKS CAMPAIGN: 'RED LINE' Racicot's detailed allegations were first reported by Politico on Monday. She told that outlet over the course of three interviews that Platner forced her to have sex with him against her will in 2021. Platner has vehemently denied the allegations. Racicot told Politico that Platner was "almost blackout drunk" when the incident took place. "I remember him grabbing my pelvis and being really forceful of me," Racicot told Politico. "I remember the specific moment where I thought to myself, like, ‘This is no longer my choice.’" When describing the situation to Tapper, Racicot said that during the incident, Platner had moments where he would apologize before going back to "doing what he was doing." DEMOCRATS BREAK WITH SCANDAL-PLAGUED GRAHAM PLATNER, WARN OF 'CIVIL WAR' IN PARTY Platner's campaign released a video after the allegations were published, which the candidate described as "troubling, serious and false." "Any accusation of nonconsensual behavior is categorically false," Platner said in the video. He went on to speak about his experiences on the campaign trail before saying that in light of the "inaccuracy of the reporting" his team was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward." Following Politico's reporting, several Democrats rescinded their endorsements of Platner and some called on him to drop out of the Senate race. The Maine Democratic Party issued a statement urging him to withdraw from the race. Platner's campaign has faced multiple controversies, including scrutiny over a tattoo on his chest depicting a Nazi symbol known as a "Totenkopf." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE In June, the New York Times published an article with allegations against Platner made by women who dated him in the past, including Racicot. While Racicot spoke with the Times about her relationship with Platner, she did not go into detail about the 2021 incident. "Racicot also said that in 2021 he arrived at her house drunk, after she had asked him not to come over. She declined to elaborate, but said she cut off contact soon after that episode and found his behavior 'reckless' and 'unsettling,'" the Times reported last month. Fox News Digital reached out to Platner's campaign for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c4414c2ca79de23649300 Experimental vaccine shows promise against dangerous intestinal illness te 2026-07-07T00:11:00.635Z Experimental vaccine shows promise against dangerous intestinal illness A decades-long effort to develop a vaccine against one of the world's leading causes of severe digestive illness has reached a milestone, according to new research. Scientists recently developed a technology targeting enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), a bacterium responsible for millions of diarrheal illnesses each year. The technology has now been licensed to French vaccine manufacturer Valneva for further development. MYSTERY PARASITE LEAVES AMERICANS BATTLING ‘EXPLOSIVE' ILLNESS AS CDC INVESTIGATES The findings come after decades of research led by scientists at the University of Bergen and the Norwegian Research Center (NORCE). One of the most common bacterial causes of severe diarrhea worldwide, ETEC is known to disproportionately affect children in low- and middle-income countries. Despite years of research, there is currently no broadly effective vaccine to prevent the infection, according to the study. The researchers focused on a toxin produced by ETEC that has long been considered one of the biggest obstacles to vaccine development. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES James Fleckenstein, MD, a professor of medicine and molecular microbiology at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, said the findings represent a promising step. "We still have a lot of work to do to translate these findings to an actual vaccine," Fleckenstein, who was not involved in the research, told Fox News Digital. "But the approach does look promising in the sense that the proteins elicit strong antibody responses that appear to offer protection against diarrheal illness after the first infection in children in developing countries." If the vaccine eventually reaches patients, researchers hope it could help protect children against some of the most severe forms of diarrheal disease caused by ETEC. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER In the meantime, Fleckenstein said travelers can take steps to reduce their risk of diarrheal illnesses. He recommends avoiding high-risk foods — including meals from street vendors in areas where sanitation may be poor — drinking bottled water in higher-risk regions, and practicing good hand hygiene. Fleckenstein also noted that vaccines are available to protect against typhoid fever, and said travelers should consult their physician before traveling internationally. The research did have some limitations, the researchers noted. The technology is still in development and has not yet been tested as an approved vaccine among the public. While the licensing agreement allows Valneva to continue advancing the research, additional laboratory studies, clinical trials and regulatory review will be required before the vaccine becomes available. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c4401c2ca79de236492f7 ‘He is happy with his choice’: Former co-host insists Mario Lopez is a MAGA supporter te 2026-07-07T00:10:41.186Z ‘He is happy with his choice’: Former co-host insists Mario Lopez is a MAGA supporter Actor and TV host Mario Lopez denied that he supported President Donald Trump in a since-deleted Instagram comment, according to a Buzzfeed report last month. The former "Access Hollywood" host commented on a video titled "Exposing Latino MAGA Artists" from last month, which labeled Lopez a "MAGA" supporter based on a past post supporting a UFC fight on the White House lawn, as well as following Trump, his son Donald Trump Jr., and the official POTUS page, according to the June 26 report. The video also highlighted a 2016 interview Lopez did with Trump for "Extra" during Trump's first presidential campaign. MARIO LOPEZ BLASTS GAVIN NEWSOM FOR BEING TOUGHER ON 'SKITTLES' IN CALIFORNIA THAN DRUGS AND HOMELESSNESS However, Lopez allegedly denied supporting Trump politically and claimed that he did not even attend the UFC Freedom 250 fight. "You need to get your facts straight," Lopez wrote. "I’ve interviewed Trump many times when he was on 'The Apprentice.' And I didn’t attend the White House event. I was in DC shooting a PrimeTime special at the time for CBS celebrating a civics competition for kids." Lopez wrote that his original UFC support was in support of his friend, UFC CEO Dana White, and that he "could care less" about politics as a whole. "Like I said, I’m not a political person. Too divisive. I could care less about politics. I care about my family, my community, my culture, and my faith. God bless you and have a nice day, but please don’t spread misinformation," Lopez wrote. HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES CRASH AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY WITH A GRIM HOLIDAY WARNING ABOUT TRUMP On Thursday, Lopez's former "Extra" co-host Tanika Ray added a comment to the original report, claiming that she could "confirm this is true." "It's unfortunate but glad the truth is out maybe it will encourage him to think about it. But then again. He's a capitalist first," Ray wrote. In another comment, she wrote, "He is Mexican and maga and though it's really confusing to me, it's his life. He is happy with his choice. I pray people wake up bc this isn't it." Fox News Digital reached out to Lopez's representatives for comment. NATE BARGATZE FACING CANCELLATION FROM THE LEFT FOR ATTENDING UFC 250 WHITE HOUSE EVENT: 'TEAM FASCISM' The former "Saved by the Bell" actor has remained largely apolitical in his public life but has been open about sharing his Christian faith while working in Hollywood. During his 2016 interview with Trump, Lopez previously described himself as "Latino, happen to also be conservative, a child of Mexican immigrants." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c41abc2ca79de2364927c Here’s the latest. te 2026-07-07T00:00:43.419Z Here’s the latest. Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, called the allegation “false.” He did not say if he would continue his campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c4194c2ca79de23649253 The ‘first’ AI-run ransomware attack still needed a human te 2026-07-07T00:00:20.416Z The ‘first’ AI-run ransomware attack still needed a human An AI agent carried out the technical execution of a real-world ransomware attack for the first known time, but new details show a human still chose the victim, set up the infrastructure, and supplied stolen credentials — meaning it wasn't quite the fully autonomous cybercrime debut that last week's Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c3f4fc2ca79de23649206 Cuba plunges into third major blackout this year as power crisis worsens te 2026-07-06T23:50:39.919Z Cuba plunges into third major blackout this year as power crisis worsens An island-wide blackout plunged Cuba into darkness Monday as the country’s deepening energy crisis continues to strain its fragile power system.  The outage affected roughly 10 million people before limited electricity service was restored in some areas.  "A total disconnection of the National Electric Power System is occurring," Cuba’s state-run Electric Union said Monday morning. "The causes are being investigated." Cuba has faced increasingly frequent power outages in recent years as the country struggles with chronic fuel shortages and deteriorating electrical grids. The crisis worsened when President Donald Trump imposed additional sanctions in January and threatened tariffs on countries that provide oil to the island.  MILLIONS LOSE POWER ACROSS CUBA AS TRUMP SANCTIONS CONTINUE TO FUEL ONGOING ENERGY CRISIS During Monday’s blackout, public transportation was largely halted, and officials said tens of thousands of surgeries were canceled nationwide, according to The Associated Press (AP). Authorities later said one generating unit had resumed operations roughly two hours after the collapse.  "Microsystems are already operational throughout the country, to ensure protection for vital services," the Electric Union said.  RUSSIAN ‘DARK FLEET’ TANKER BELIEVED TO BE DELIVERING OIL TO CUBA, DETECTED OFF US COAST AMID TRUMP BAN The energy minister said officials were working to restore power while accusing the U.S. of contributing to Cuba’s energy struggles.  "Vital services continue to be protected, amidst this complex situation exacerbated by the energy blockade we face," Vicente de la O Levy said. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel also blamed U.S. policies, describing the energy blockade as a "genocidal" measure imposed by Washington.  "While the U.S. tries to induce a social explosion through asphyxiation by blocking fuel access to #Cuba, the UNE mobilizes to reverse the SEN outage," Díaz-Canel said, referring to Cuba’s National Electric Power System.  "What the electrical workers are doing in the midst of a genocidal energy blockade is heroic." Cuba’s energy crisis intensified earlier this year after a U.S. military operation captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and halted Venezuelan oil exports, cutting off a key source of fuel for the island.  While Cuba produces only about 40% of the fuel it needs, a Russian tanker delivered roughly 730,000 barrels of oil to the country in March, supplies that were depleted by the end of April, according to The AP. To conserve fuel, the Cuban government has imposed scheduled power outages that have lasted more than 24 consecutive hours in some areas, the outlet said.  A blackout in early March affected Cuba’s western provinces, while a separate outage in mid-March plunged the entire island into darkness. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c3d5fc2ca79de236491a8 Seeing red: FIFA’s decision to reinstate Balogun has sparked a heated World Cup debate te 2026-07-06T23:42:23.913Z Seeing red: FIFA’s decision to reinstate Balogun has sparked a heated World Cup debate PHOENIX – The stars have been shining, the games have been enthralling and the atmosphere has been unmatched. Despite what has been a captivating World Cup on the pitch, however, the recent debate surrounding Folarin Balogun’s red card has done much to disturb those good feelings.  The U.S. striker received his now-infamous red card in the team’s round-of-32 clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1, a decision that carries an automatic one-match suspension. A few days later, FIFA ruled to suspend Balogun’s automatic suspension for a one-year probationary period under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, making Balogun eligible for the round-of- 16 match against Belgium on Monday in Seattle. “I want to stress that it’s not a red card,” Arizona State women’s soccer coach Graham Winkworth said when asked to analyze the initial call. “But if FIFA has a rule at the beginning of the tournament before a ball is kicked that you can rescind a red card, great, rescind that red card, but you can’t change the rules of a tournament in the middle of a tournament to suit a host nation.” FIFA’s regulations outline procedures for implementation of disciplinary measures, with Article 27 stating “the judicial body may decide to fully or partially suspend the implementation of a disciplinary measure.” The decision is clearly stated in FIFA’s code, but its convenient application, and the timing of that application have clouded its perception. “This hasn’t happened in the middle of a tournament before,” Winkworth said. “There have been situations where Ronaldo or Rooney, for example, picked up cards preceding the tournament but they’ve managed not to be suspended for the first game. This is in the middle of the tournament and I’ve not seen anything like it.” The idea of overturning red cards is not new to soccer and it is not new to the World Cup. Earlier this tournament, Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo received a red card for a reckless challenge that broke Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone’s leg, and the automatic one-match suspension was upgraded by FIFA to five games. The same rules apply in domestic leagues. “In most soccer leagues around the world, there are automatic reviews of what the subsequent impact of a red card should be,” said ASU professor and author of the “The Great Game,” Andres Martinez. “You will routinely see that they decide that (a red card) doesn’t merit missing out on an additional match.” Fans across the world are split on FIFA’s decision to allow Balogun to play. One camp believes the red card should not have been issued in the first place and justice was ultimately achieved. The other camp believes foul play led FIFA to reverse the decision. “There are people that say, ‘Rules are rules and they need to be followed,’ but the issue here is, I don’t have a problem with the outcome, I have a problem with the process,” said former Canadian Premier League commissioner Mark Noonan, who was also an executive with MLS and the U.S. Soccer Federation.  “A call is appealed, an independent jury looks at the appeal, makes a decision and issues a verdict in a very timely manner. Article 27 is FIFA’s version because there’s no appeal process. FIFA has the power to do whatever they want, whenever they want. That’s being perceived, right or not, by the rest of the world that they are using the rules to favor one of the hosts and that doesn’t seem like a good process.” The delay in FIFA’s announcement is all the more frustrating when coupled with President Donald Trump’s comments suggesting he played a role in the decision. Reports say he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino last Thursday to discuss the situation. “All I did, I asked for a review, cause I didn’t think it was a foul,” Trump told reporters Monday. “I didn’t tell them what to do, I can’t tell them what to do. … I think it was a committee that made the decision, and they made the right decision.” Infantino released a statement confirming that the call with Trump took place, but he insisted it had no effect on Balogun’s status. “On this matter, I did receive a call from President Donald Trump, just as I receive calls from heads of state, government officials, football stakeholders and business executives from around the world on many different issues,” the statement read. “During our conversation, I explained that there was an ongoing legal process involving FIFA’s independent judicial bodies and that the case would be decided in due course by the competent bodies.” The fallout from this decision has tainted what has been an exciting World Cup altogether. “(The opacity of the rules) are leading to a global outcry about the integrity of the game, which FIFA doesn’t want,” Noonan said. “FIFA wants to focus on the games themselves, the great players, the incredible atmospheres, and the fact that this is the story now, it’s not great for FIFA.” It has also dampened the USMNT’s historic early performance. “I feel terrible for the U.S. team, they didn’t ask for any of this,” Martinez said. “They started the tournament so strong and had such an appealing, likeable underdog team, which had won not just the respect and support of a lot of fans within the U.S., but even a lot of admiration outside the U.S. Now, they have this cloud that’s gonna follow anything they subsequently accomplish.” For Balogun, who handled this whole situation with humility and pride, the magnitude of this decision will follow him for the rest of career. “I feel bad for Balogun, the poor guy,” Winkworth said. “Firstly, he’s gone through the red card which he shouldn’t have got, and now he’s going through all this and he’s going to have to play with all of that fog. It’s going to be tainted to the point where if I’m Pochettino, I don’t know if I’m playing him.” Balogun will start up front for Pochettino’s side against Belgium as the U.S. look to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002. The post Seeing red: FIFA’s decision to reinstate Balogun has sparked a heated World Cup debate appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c3d1fc2ca79de23649179 Terrifying scene unfolds at Six Flags as storm-toppled tree sends 4 guests to hospital te 2026-07-06T23:41:19.907Z Terrifying scene unfolds at Six Flags as storm-toppled tree sends 4 guests to hospital Four guests were hospitalized after a tree fell near the entrance of Six Flags Over Georgia during severe weather on Sunday. The incident occurred as strong storms moved through the Austell, Georgia, area, Six Flags Over Georgia told Fox News Digital. "During severe weather that was impacting the park, medical staff and local EMS responded to four guests who were struck by a fallen tree near the park's entrance," Six Flags said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital. DISNEY SCARE UNFOLDS AFTER TEEN EXITS LOG RIDE MOMENTS BEFORE 50-FOOT PLUNGE "The guests were transported to a local hospital for further evaluation," the venue also said.  The National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the area Sunday evening as storms moved across metro Atlanta, reports noted. Park officials have not released the identities of the four guests or provided updates on their conditions. A video shared on Facebook appeared to show the aftermath of the incident, with fire trucks, ambulances and other emergency vehicles lining the entrance to the park as first responders worked near several downed trees and large branches. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The person who posted the video described what had begun as "a relaxing day at Six Flags" before a sudden storm swept through the area, adding that the tree fell near the exit walkway as guests were leaving the park. "Prayers for the people that were hurt," the user wrote. Posts shared on Reddit appeared to show a large tree that had fallen across part of the park, with users claiming it also came to rest on the track of the Mindbender roller coaster. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "It didn’t look like the track was bent. But it was a thick tree, so I couldn’t tell if anything was broken," one user wrote. Six Flags has not confirmed whether any attractions were damaged or whether park operations were affected. Fox News Digital previously reported on another weather-related incident that injured five people after a powerful wind gust sent a metal cabana frame crashing into a crowded pool area at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The incident occurred at the resort's rooftop DAER Club, where strong winds caused the structure to partially collapse into an area occupied by guests. Videos shared online showed visitors and employees rushing to lift sections of the fallen metal frame as they worked together to free people trapped underneath before first responders arrived. Five people were taken to Memorial Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to reports. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c3cf8c2ca79de23649165 The World Cup Revived Seattle’s Downtown. Will the Energy Last? te 2026-07-06T23:40:40.995Z The World Cup Revived Seattle’s Downtown. Will the Energy Last? The city struggled for years after the pandemic shutdown and the rush to remote work. But downtown has been full of soccer fans for the past month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c3ce5c2ca79de23649155 Grijalva's office holding passport fair Thursday in Tucson te 2026-07-06T23:40:21.544Z Grijalva's office holding passport fair Thursday in Tucson Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c3aa1c2ca79de23649101 ARTO tile company moving plant to former Sam Levitz store te 2026-07-06T23:30:41.110Z ARTO tile company moving plant to former Sam Levitz store Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c3a8dc2ca79de236490eb US investors will soon get access to SK Hynix, another memory maker riding the AI boom te 2026-07-06T23:30:21.147Z US investors will soon get access to SK Hynix, another memory maker riding the AI boom SK Hynix is experiencing a boom credited to AI. It will ride that to a multi-billion dollar US IPO, expected to take place on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c3901c2ca79de236490d8 Nature Notes-Funny Furry and Feathered 5.jpg te 2026-07-06T23:23:45.067Z Nature Notes-Funny Furry and Feathered 5.jpg Fluffybottom here is actually a juvenile Curve-Billed Thrasher. He’s doing his best! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c38edc2ca79de236490cf Nature Notes-Funny Furry and Feathered 4.jpg te 2026-07-06T23:23:25.097Z Nature Notes-Funny Furry and Feathered 4.jpg This face belongs to a Wild Burro and friends, photographed in Golden Valley. Is this burro really laughing? Yawning, perhaps? I can’t say, but I was thrilled to get this shot! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c38d9c2ca79de236490c6 Nature Notes-Funny Furry and Feathered 3.jpg te 2026-07-06T23:23:05.129Z Nature Notes-Funny Furry and Feathered 3.jpg Burrowing Owls are daylight-active and live in burrows under the ground. It’s such a delight to discover one of their burrows and watch them from a distance. Looking at these two, I can already imagine their personalities. Do you? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c38c5c2ca79de236490bd Nature Notes-Funny Furry and Feathered 2.jpg te 2026-07-06T23:22:45.168Z Nature Notes-Funny Furry and Feathered 2.jpg This Great Horned Owl looks like a night owl - who has just had their sleep interrupted by one of those cheerful early birds. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c38b1c2ca79de236490ab Nature Notes-Funny Furry and Feathered 1.jpg te 2026-07-06T23:22:25.194Z Nature Notes-Funny Furry and Feathered 1.jpg A Great Horned Owl seems to glare down at the photographer from a tree in Kingman last year. I’m imagining this poor fellow can’t believe he has to deal with this right now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c389dc2ca79de236490a2 Scene pkg July 6 te 2026-07-06T23:22:05.225Z Scene pkg July 6 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c385dc2ca79de23649075 Joy Reid says she's openly rooting for Team USA to lose, hopes an African team wins the World Cup te 2026-07-06T23:21:01.745Z Joy Reid says she's openly rooting for Team USA to lose, hopes an African team wins the World Cup Joy Reid said she could not celebrate the Fourth of July over the weekend as a Black person in America. It sounds like she won't be able to enjoy Team USA's success in the World Cup, either. On Monday, The Nation sports editor David Zirin, a goof, told Reid he is rooting for the United States to lose to Belgium so President Donald Trump cannot "exploit" the victory. "I find myself really wishing the United States was actually playing a team from the Global South so I could truly root with even more fervor to see them get knocked down a peg, because we know how it's going to be exploited if they go forward in the Cup," Zirin said on Reid's podcast. Reid nodded in agreement. "Exactly," she replied. FORMER MSNBC HOST JOY REID SAYS SHE IS NO LONGER A NEW YORK GIANTS FAN BECAUSE JAXSON DART INTRODUCED TRUMP She then clarified that she isn't merely rooting against Team USA. She's rooting for an African nation to win the entire World Cup. "I'm rooting for all the African teams," Reid said. "I'm being very open about it. I'm rooting for the African teams. I want one of them to win. I think it would be so great for the Global South for an African team to take home the big prize." Is that so? One can't help but chuckle at someone who has made millions of dollars a year bashing the country in which she lives while openly rooting against it in the world's biggest soccer tournament. It's certainly one way to thank the audience that made those paychecks possible. No, seriously. That is exactly what her audience, the anti-American scum they are, wants to hear. What's notable about Reid is that she always seems sincere. Many race idolaters and anti-American commentators are simply playing a role, including Reid's pal Jemele Hill. In many ways, people like Hill are trying to become the next Joy Reid, as unfortunate as that may be. We have little doubt Reid truly spent the Fourth of July weekend stewing over America, reminding herself how irredeemably racist she believes it is. Likewise, she will almost certainly celebrate when Team USA is eliminated from the World Cup. Speaking for most sane Americans, though, we hope that doesn't happen Monday against Belgium in the Round of 16. As for Reid's desire to see an African nation win it all, only two remain as of Monday: Morocco and Egypt. Egypt has the longest odds to win the Cup, at +2500 at DraftKings. Team USA and Morocco are each around +2900. France is a notable favorite at +180. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c384ac2ca79de2364906c Nolan's 'The Odyssey' actress said she'd scold Homer over lack of female speaking roles te 2026-07-06T23:20:42.288Z Nolan's 'The Odyssey' actress said she'd scold Homer over lack of female speaking roles Kenyan-Mexican actress Lupita Nyong’o said in an interview on Thursday that if she met the ancient Greek playwright Homer, she would grill him about the lack of female representation in his epics. Nyong’o, famous for her roles in "Black Panther" and "12 Years a Slave," will play Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s ancient epic, "The Odyssey." Helen of Troy is known in mythology as the world's most beautiful woman and for whom the Trojan War was started in Homer’s epic, "The Iliad," followed by "The Odyssey." Nyong’o will also be playing Helen’s sister, Clytemnestra, in the same movie. Emmy-winning interviewer Jake Hamilton of "Jake’s Takes" interviewed the cast of Nolan’s upcoming "The Odyssey" adaptation on Thursday, asking many of them the same general question. "I want you to imagine, really quick, that you're sitting in a movie theater, and you're sitting next to Homer," he began. "Let's say he speaks English. Let's say he understands what movies are, and you watch ‘The Odyssey.’ When it's over, you can lean over and go, ‘Okay, cool. What do you think about how I did this?’ What is an aspect of your performance that you'd love to get his thoughts on?" AMAZON ANNOUNCES SEARCH FOR NEXT JAMES BOND IS UNDERWAY, AS HOLLYWOOD CASTING CHOICES COME UNDER SCRUTINY "I would be like, ‘So, Homer, how do you feel about the screen time given to these women considering how little you spent with them?’" Nyong’o said. "Okay?" "And then do you lean forward and look at him like that?" Hamilton said as he pretended to lean forward and give a challenging look to the next seat. "Yes. Like, ‘Hmm? Remember us??’" Nyong’o replied. The film has already faced waves of controversy for multiple aspects that have fans of Homer’s work feeling uneasy about the film. In May, he confirmed having cast Nyong’o as Helen, which sparked controversy as yet another example of casting famous fictional or historical figures with actors of another racial background, similar to Disney’s live-action remakes of "Snow White" or "The Little Mermaid" or Netflix’s "Queen Cleopatra" which faced backlash from the Egyptian government. MOVIE STAR REJECTS CHANGING CHARACTERS TO SATISFY DIVERSITY GOALS, INSTEAD WANTS NEW ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Nolan also revealed to Time Magazine that rapper Travis Scott will be playing a Greek bard. Nolan defended the choice as an acknowledgment of poetic tradition. "I cast him because I wanted to nod toward the idea that this story has been handed down as oral poetry, which is analogous to rap," Nolan told Time. In the footage released so far, characters in Nolan's adaptation can be seen using modernized American English terms like "Let’s go" and "Daddy." A recent promotion for the film featured NBA player LeBron James and his son, as parallels to Odysseus and his son Telemachus, where LeBron is dribbling a basketball and narrating over imagery from the film. A Hollywood Reporter writer was taken aback by the American accents used in the trailer, writing, "Everybody sounds like they’re from Ohio." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c362dc2ca79de23649017 Hasan Piker turns on Platner, says he believes sexual assault accuser and predicts 'curtains' for campaign te 2026-07-06T23:11:41.915Z Hasan Piker turns on Platner, says he believes sexual assault accuser and predicts 'curtains' for campaign Progressive media darling Hasan Piker is predicting "curtains" for Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a sexual assault allegation rocked the political landscape Monday. Piker, the popular far-left Twitch host who many Democratic hopefuls have courted for support, reacted to the explosive claim made by Platner ex Jenny Racicot while reading Politico's report on his livestream. The host was particularly alarmed when he read that Politico "also spoke with a man Racicot dated and confided in the years after the alleged incident, and reviewed documents, including emails between Racicot and her therapist and messages between Racicot and an acquaintance whom she warned against getting involved with Platner years before he ran for office." EXPLOSIVE SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATION ROCKS PLATNER CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF KEY DEADLINE IN CRUCIAL SENATE RACE "That is curtains," Piker told his audience. "That is the trifecta, ok? That is the trifecta of a reliable allegation. It's — holy s---." "Personal first-hand testimony to a friend, a close confidant, back from way before Graham Platner ever f---ing ran for Congress? And also direct testimony from a therapist?" Pike continued, later adding, "I believe this, this accusation. I believe this allegation." ‘HE HATED WOMEN’: EXPLOSIVE ABUSE, NEW NAZI TATTOO ALLEGATIONS FROM EXES ROCK PLATNER'S CAMPAIGN Others in the liberal media are also taking aim at Platner and speculating on how much longer he will last on the campaign trail. "If these allegations are true, to this extent, I don’t see how he can be the nominee for senator in Maine for the Democratic Party," MS NOW host Luke Russert reacted to the breaking news. FORMER PRIMARY RIVAL RESURFACES TO CHALLENGE SCANDAL-PLAGUED GRAHAM PLATNER IN MAINE SENATE RACE The Bulwark's Tim Miller blasted Graham's video statement saying his campaign is "taking time to reflect on the best path forward." "I’m sorry but 'we are taking time to reflect on the best path forward' is not an option on the table," Miller wrote on X. "Either it’s false and you campaign with vigor or it’s true and you get out / apologize to everyone you let down." "Platner needs to drop out ASAP - these are awful, credible allegations," Pod Save America co-host Jon Favreau said. "It's now abundantly clear that he just hasn't been honest about his past and can't be trusted as a candidate for office. Saving grace is that the party can find a replacement by the 27th as long as he drops by the 13th, which I very much assume he will." The Platner campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c361ac2ca79de23649008 Top Platner ally turns on him after bombshell rape allegation rocks campaign: 'Red line' te 2026-07-06T23:11:22.456Z Top Platner ally turns on him after bombshell rape allegation rocks campaign: 'Red line' Support for embattled Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is cratering among Democrats, with one of his most prominent supporters calling on him to exit the race following a harrowing rape allegation. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., rescinded his endorsement and called on Platner to suspend his campaign following a bombshell Politico report detailing a rape allegation by Maine resident Jenny Racicot, 41, who previously dated the scandal-plagued candidate. Platner immediately denied Racicot's account — which alleges that he barged into her home in 2021 and forced her to have unprotected sex — but has said his campaign is determining its next steps. "I’ve been very clear that sexual assault or violence against women is a red line," Khanna said in a post on social media Monday evening. "These allegations are very serious and credible. Graham Platner should drop out from the race. I am withdrawing my endorsement." DEMOCRATS BREAK WITH SCANDAL-PLAGUED GRAHAM PLATNER, WARN OF 'CIVIL WAR' IN PARTY The blistering statement comes as Khanna, a far-left populist with likely presidential ambitions, had embraced Platner's insurgent Senate campaign for months amid a patchwork of controversies. Khanna personally campaigned with the Maine Senate hopeful in June shortly before Platner won the Democratic primary nomination. The campaign stop came just one day after Lyndsey Fifield, a former Platner girlfriend, accused Platner of abuse — an allegation first reported by The New York Times that Platner has fiercely denied. By that point, Platner was also facing scrutiny for sending sexually explicit messages to at least half a dozen women while married, making a plethora of offensive online statements over the period of a decade and getting a Nazi-linked tattoo that he wore for most of his adult life. Khanna previously appeared to dismiss the severity of Fifield’s account alongside many Democratic lawmakers, who seized on her background in Republican politics. He also argued that Platner, a combat veteran who has struggled with PTSD, had overcome a dark past and was deserving of redemption. "Here you have a case of someone who had a dark chapter in his life, was in toxic relationships, was ashamed about it, who served this country, and the Maine voters are saying, ‘Look, let’s give him some grace, and his focus is stopping these wars, and it’s getting national health insurance, and it’s taking on economic inequality," Khanna told CBS News in an interview. WATCH: DEM SENATORS EXCUSE PLATNER'S CONDUCT AT CRISIS HUDDLE WITH EMBATTLED MAINE CANDIDATE And Khanna told Fox News’ Martha MacCallum in June that he asked Platner if there were any credible allegations of sexual assault that had yet to be revealed. He said Platner denied it. "I made it clear that, for me, is a red line," the California lawmaker said. "And he said, no, there is not." "Now, obviously, he had texts that were allegedly consensual, and while he was married, And that's a matter for him and his wife. And his wife came out and said that she forgave him. And so that is a different matter for me than abuse or assault or what people did in the Epstein class. It's a very different matter." Khanna was not the only prominent Platner supporter to disavow the Senate hopeful following Monday's rape allegation. Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., rescinded his endorsement Monday evening, but stopped short of calling on Platner to exit the race. Gallego, a former ally of disgraced ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has faced scrutiny over his past treatment of women. The Senate Ethics Committee recently dismissed a complaint brought by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., in a bipartisan manner. Far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who has championed socialist candidates across the country, also distanced himself from Platner on Monday. "This is beyond red flags. This is irredeemable ," Piker said during his livestream. Fox News Digital reached out to Platner’s campaign for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c3606c2ca79de23648fff Kate Hudson stuns in black bikini during Greek getaway with fiancé and kids te 2026-07-06T23:11:02.999Z Kate Hudson stuns in black bikini during Greek getaway with fiancé and kids Kate Hudson is all smiles in the Greek Isles. The "Running Point" star shared a carousel of photos from a Greek vacation with fiancé Danny Fujikawa and her three children, captioning the post, "My happy place." The images featured Hudson spending time on the water, swimming in the ocean, lounging on a boat and dining with her blended family against picturesque seaside views. GOLDIE HAWN ON WHY SHE HASN'T MADE A MOVIE IN YEARS AND WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO BRING HER BACK The post opened with Hudson standing on the edge of a boat while wearing a black string bikini. The actress showed off her toned figure in the black triangle bikini as she balanced barefoot near the back of the boat with crystal-clear turquoise water. The "Song Sung Blue" star also shared a sweet beachside moment with her sons, Ryder and Bingham. The actress was photographed hugging the two boys on the sand while wearing the same black string bikini. Hudson wrapped her arms around her sons beneath a straw beach umbrella as the trio embraced near the shoreline. The carousel also included a sunny boat moment with her daughter Rani. KIMBERLY WILLIAMS-PAISLEY CREDITS TWO-WORD PHRASE AS THE SECRET BEHIND HER 23-YEAR MARRIAGE TO BRAD PAISLEY The mother of three sat on a cushioned area of the boat as she smiled with her hands near her hair. Beside her, daughter Rani pointed toward the scenic coastline while the family enjoyed a day on the water. APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST   Hudson also carved out a quiet moment with Fujikawa, a musician and entrepreneur, as the pair sat together on the beach looking out at the ocean. Another snapshot captured a playful pose. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Hudson leaned against a large tree stump while wearing the black bikini and a wide-brimmed straw hat. She completed the look with a woven beach tote as straw umbrellas and loungers lined the grass behind her. The family also gathered for a scenic dinner overlooking the water. Hudson smiled up at her fiancé as the family stood together beside a table on an outdoor terrace. The group posed in front of a sweeping view of the Greek coastline at sunset. JENNIFER GARNER SAYS DIVORCE FROM BEN AFFLECK CAUSED 'UPHEAVAL' THAT KEPT HER FROM WORKING FOR YEARS Hudson and Fujikawa first met in the early 2000s before their relationship turned romantic years later. The couple began dating in 2016 and got engaged in September 2021. The 47-year-old shares daughter Rani with Fujikawa. She is also mom to son Ryder, whom she shares with ex-husband Chris Robinson, and son Bingham, whom she shares with ex-fiancé Matt Bellamy. During a recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, Hudson opened up about her relationship with Fujikawa and how their long friendship helped shape their romance. "I know him and his family so well that the fact that we fell in love, any moments that have become challenging or hard, we're so connected through our families," Hudson said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Hudson said she had known Fujikawa for years before they started dating. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c35f3c2ca79de23648ff6 WWE legend John Bradshaw Layfield hails AAA the 'hottest program in the world right now' te 2026-07-06T23:10:43.550Z WWE legend John Bradshaw Layfield hails AAA the 'hottest program in the world right now' WWE acquired Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) before WrestleMania 41 in 2025 and the Mexican promotion’s growth over the last year may be one of the underrated stories in pro wrestling over the last 15 months. AAA garnered a ton of attention with the buildup to its Mask vs. Mask match between El Grande Americano and Original El Grande Americano, Worlds Collide in June 2025 was a great way to introduce to re-introduce Lucha Libre to an American audience and TripleMania is going to be a two-night event for the first time in the company’s history. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL "I think it’s the hottest program in the world right now. It’s unbelievable. They got incredible characters," WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. He recalled working in Mexico early in his career and how incredible the energy was in the country when he would perform there. "I’d go down there and work and people have thought since then if Lucha Libre ever takes off, as I’d always say this is a sleeping giant, I think what people are now starting to see what we’ve known all along about Lucha Libre is just fantastic. There’s Incredible characters. There’s incredible passion, especially with the Mexican fans. I’ve always enjoyed working down there. I always say you gotta work in a few arenas to make it in life. You gotta work at the Sportatorium, you gotta work at Staples Center, you gotta work at The Garden, you gotta work in Budokan, you gotta work in Earls Court – anywhere in Mexico is like that. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "It’s just unbelievable. The passion that the people have down there – I love it. And I just think that AAA has done an incredible job. Jeremy Borash, who is incredibly talented, Undertaker, who is a good friend of mine and also a very smart guy, I believe they’ve just done an incredible job with the product." Mask vs. Mask was one of the first major hits since the WWE acquisition was announced. It saw El Grande Americano defeat Original El Grande Americano, who later revealed himself to be Chad Gable. The match had everything a pro wrestling fan could want – incredible characters, exciting buildup and one of the best matches of the year. Bradshaw said there were two matches he’s seen in his career that he thought the men in the ring were doing a "different art form." – Fit Finlay vs. Tony St. Clair in Europe and Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania 25. He said the Mask vs. Mask match felt very much the same. "I felt the same way with Mask vs. Mask. I never thought I’d see another match (like that)," Bradshaw said. "I was hoping I would but I don’t know if I’d ever see a match like I saw with Finlay and St. Clair and Undertaker and Shawn Michaels. I’d put that in that category. I just thought it was absolutely incredible. The passion, the emotion that went with it. Everything about it worked." Now, El Grande Americano has a new challenge – the revitalization of Los Perros del Mal. The group recently reformed with Daga, Angel, Berto, Bronco Nima and Karmen Petrovic wreaking havoc on the AAA roster. Bradshaw said he was looking forward to seeing where the new story goes. "It just kills me with Los Perros del Mal. It’s kinda like in episodic television like in ‘The Walking Dead’ when the governor dies and it’s like, ‘What are you gonna do now?’ And then all of sudden you have a new villain," he told Fox News Digital. "The first day of the next season and you go, ‘Oh great! This is awesome.’ I’m watching ‘Blacklist’ and as soon as they get rid of one villain you have another one comes in. … And you’re thinking what could top that? "As soon as we got done with Mask vs. Mask, Jeremy Borash starts bringing back Los Perros del Mal – this incredible group. That visual of them there, I just thought, my God, man, this is awesome. Now we got something for, I don’t know how long, the next year or whatever long it is. But this is an incredible new journey it’s gonna look like for El Grande Americano." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c3384c2ca79de23648f90 Trump Expected to Tell Turkey He Is Ready to Restore Access to F-35 Jets te 2026-07-06T23:00:20.919Z Trump Expected to Tell Turkey He Is Ready to Restore Access to F-35 Jets The president, who is headed to a NATO summit in Ankara this week, had imposed the ban himself amid concerns that giving Turkey the jets could allow Russia to learn about their stealth technology. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c3166c2ca79de23648f49 Search called off after body matching missing teen Nolan Wells found off Mississippi coast te 2026-07-06T22:51:18.594Z Search called off after body matching missing teen Nolan Wells found off Mississippi coast The search for a Mississippi teen who went missing over the holiday weekend has been called off after a body matching his description was recovered Monday morning, officials said. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter confirmed that a body was discovered in the water at about 8:45 a.m. local time Monday, just off shore on the northwest end of Horn Island, according to a report from the New York Post. While official identification is still pending, Ledbetter told the outlet the recovery "does match the description" of Nolan Xavier Wells, 18. The grassroots volunteer group United Cajun Navy announced Monday afternoon that search efforts had ceased. US MARINE MISSING OFF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST AFTER TRAINING EXERCISE; SEARCH SHIFTS TO RECOVERY "On behalf of the United Cajun Navy, we extend our deepest condolences to Nolan’s family, friends, teammates, and everyone whose lives were touched by him," the organization wrote in a statement on Facebook. "We are grateful that Nolan’s family entrusted us to assist in this search." "... Our teams were proud to provide aerial search operations, boats, and boots on the ground in support of the effort," the organization continued. "Please continue to keep Nolan’s loved ones in your prayers as they grieve this devastating loss. Rest easy, Nolan. You will not be forgotten." NAVY SUSPENDS SEARCH FOR SAILOR WHO WENT MISSING WHEN HELICOPTER WENT DOWN IN ARABIAN SEA Wells was last seen on the Fourth of July near Horn Island, according to authorities. A photo shared with police showed the teen smiling with friends on a boat that afternoon. Search teams from the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, Department of Marine Resources, Gulf Islands National Seashore and U.S. Coast Guard combed the island and surrounding waters, establishing a centralized command post at the Lake Mars Boat Launch in Ocean Springs to coordinate the multi-agency effort. THREE DEAD, 7 RESCUED IN BOATING TRAGEDY AS SEVERE HOLIDAY WEEKEND STORM RAVAGES WISCONSIN TOURIST HOT SPOT Following the discovery of the body, Wells’ mother shared an emotional message on Facebook. "His father, our family, friends and I are absolutely devastated," Christine Wonsley wrote. "My heart [is] broken for my sweet son who was always willing to cheer and uplift others. Nolan was a special soul, God took his time creating our son. I ask that you please give me and my family time to grieve." Wonsley and her husband previously posted updates pleading for any photos or videos from the Fourth of July to help track Wells’ last known movements. "We have so many questions," she wrote prior to the recovery of the body. "Our hearts are breaking, we keep waiting for Nolan to walk through that door with his beautiful smile and a joke of course." Amid their grief, the family is also warning the community about online scammers attempting to capitalize on the tragedy. "I want you all to know a GoFund Me HAS NOT been created by myself, husband, family or friends," Wonsley wrote in a separate post. "So if you see any please report that is not authentic. We will notify everyone if we choose to create one." The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c313fc2ca79de23648f38 Trump Tries to Take Credit for Walmart Price Cuts of Beef and Other Products te 2026-07-06T22:50:39.683Z Trump Tries to Take Credit for Walmart Price Cuts of Beef and Other Products The retailer said it will lower prices for beef, produce, drinks, pools, toys, grills and summer clothing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c312cc2ca79de23648f2f Platner Faces Growing Democratic Calls to Drop Out te 2026-07-06T22:50:20.231Z Platner Faces Growing Democratic Calls to Drop Out Even supporters like Representative Ro Khanna of California called on the Democratic nominee to exit the Maine Senate race after a report that he had sexually assaulted a woman. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c2ed6c2ca79de23648ed7 Who Might Replace Graham Platner if He Drops Out of the Maine Senate Race? te 2026-07-06T22:40:22.145Z Who Might Replace Graham Platner if He Drops Out of the Maine Senate Race? Graham Platner can be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws in the next week. If he does, Maine Democrats would face an uncertain two-week race to choose a replacement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c2ccbc2ca79de23648e72 Kylian Mbappe blasts 'despicable' Paraguayan senator over vile 'colonized Cameroonian' slur te 2026-07-06T22:31:39.104Z Kylian Mbappe blasts 'despicable' Paraguayan senator over vile 'colonized Cameroonian' slur French soccer star Kylian Mbappe is at the center of an international uproar after a Paraguayan senator posted racist remarks about him following France's World Cup win over Paraguay. The controversy began July 4 in Philadelphia, when Mbappe scored on a 70th-minute penalty to lift France to a 1-0 victory. After the final whistle, a photo of Mbappe celebrating in front of Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill quickly spread across social media. THIS 'AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL' RENDITION BEFORE THE FRANCE VS PARAGUAY MATCH WILL GIVE YOU GOOSEBUMPS Paraguayan Sen. Celeste Amarilla, a member of Paraguay's Liberal Radical Party, then posted some pretty wild remarks about the soccer star. On X, Amarilla called Mbappe a "brute," claimed he grew up "sucking on coconuts" instead of breast milk and said the most educated creatures he knew were chimpanzees. She also said Gill should have given Mbappe the middle finger, adding that she does it in the senate and "nothing happens." NATIONALS PITCHER FORCED TO APOLOGIZE FOR PERCEIVED RACISM AFTER OPPONENT THREW HIS HELMET AT HIM On Instagram, Amarilla called Mbappe "a colonized Cameroonian pretending to be French." She described him as resentful, newly rich, arrogant and ugly, and complained that Paraguay's players did not slap him after the match. Mbappe responded on X on Monday, calling Amarilla "a despicable woman" who is unworthy of her office while defending Paraguay's national team. "You do not represent Paraguay, that country which has sweated passion and honor throughout the competition," Mbappe wrote. He added that Amarilla's "recklessness and your brazen racism" had caused the world to forget Paraguay's historic World Cup run, saying she had become "an incompetent woman who gives the worst possible image of her country." EGYPT NATIONAL TEAM MANAGER WAVES PALESTINIAN FLAG AFTER WORLD CUP WIN OVER AUSTRALIA Mbappe added that her "recklessness and brazen racism" had caused the world to forget Paraguay's historic World Cup run. He called Amarilla "an incompetent woman who gives the worst possible image of her country" and vowed not to let people like her spread hatred unchecked. The French Football Federation condemned Amarilla's remarks. Federation President Philippe Diallo called the senator's comments "vile, criminal and reprehensible." The federation said it fully supports its captain and filed a complaint with prosecutors, requesting a formal hate crime investigation into Amarilla's posts. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c2cb7c2ca79de23648e4e Cristiano Ronaldo exits World Cup as Spain defeats Portugal, awaits winner of USA-Belgium te 2026-07-06T22:31:19.637Z Cristiano Ronaldo exits World Cup as Spain defeats Portugal, awaits winner of USA-Belgium Cristiano Ronaldo's time representing Portugal at the FIFA World Cup may have come to an end in Dallas on Monday afternoon, as Spain advanced to the quarterfinals, 1-0, at their expense. Mikel Merino came off Spain’s bench and electrified the World Cup crowd in stoppage time during the second half when he finally broke the 0-0 tie for the decisive goal past Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa. Ronaldo, who never knocked on Spain’s doorstep in this match – no team has as they have yet to give up a goal in this tournament – stared into the crowd after a few desperation attempts weren’t good enough for Portugal as the final whistle rang out. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Ronaldo played in his fifth World Cup, and though there was some heated debate about whether he should be starting for this squad, he leaves perhaps his last tournament of his illustrious career with three more goals on this stage under his belt. While Ronaldo and his Portuguese teammates think about what could’ve been, Spain will await the winner of Team USA and Belgium, which will play their Round of 16 match in Seattle on Monday night. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE The big story out of the Pacific Northwest is Folarin Balogun, the USMNT star striker who will be available to play after his red card was changed to a suspension – a similar FIFA disciplinary action given to Ronaldo so that he could participate in this World Cup. It’s been the talk of the tournament, as President Donald Trump said he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of the controversial red card given in the Round of 32 matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ultimately, FIFA invoked Article 27 of its disciplinary code, much to the dislike of multiple soccer federations, including the Belgian group they are facing off against tonight. The U.S. still took care of Bosnia and Herzegovina despite Balogun’s red card during the match, which had them down one man on the pitch compared to their opponent. Malik Tillman’s free kick goal was the nail in the coffin in the second half, as the USMNT moved on with a 2-0 victory and looked ahead to their meeting with Belgium. FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE Belgium almost didn’t make it out of the Round of 32, but almost doesn’t count in the World Cup. Senegal had been up 2-0 in the 80th minute of the match when Belgium finally came to life thanks to goals by Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans in the 85th and 89th minutes, respectively. It forced extra time and Senegal ultimately conceded a penalty kick with just ticks left on the clock before a penalty shootout would’ve determined who advanced in the tournament. Tielemans didn’t waste the opportunity, slamming the door on Senegal’s hopes in crushing fashion. While Team USA and Belgium prepare for their matchup, Spain will kick its feet up, and perhaps pull out a notepad, as they watch who they will play in the quarterfinals later this week. 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/6a4c2ca4c2ca79de23648e45 Report warns Russia using shadow fleet to probe NATO drone defenses te 2026-07-06T22:31:00.182Z Report warns Russia using shadow fleet to probe NATO drone defenses As NATO allies prepare to meet in Turkey, at the top of their agenda will be drone warfare and Russia's testing of the NATO alliance. Using its shadow fleet of old sanction-busting ships, Russia appears to have launched drones at European military bases and airports to test the reaction time of NATO allies and their air defenses, according to a new report published by the International Institute of Strategic Studies, or IISS. Between August 2024 and February 2026, 144 suspected drones were recorded near sensitive military and nuclear sites in Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, and Denmark, and over American air bases in the UK in November 2024. UKRAINE’S BATTLEFIELD IS TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE OF NATO "There's no doubt in my mind that the Russians are using the shadow fleet vessels as a platform to get different types of drones in closer to various European countries," said Ret. Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, who served as the commanding general of US Army Europe until 2018.  In Germany there were more than 1,000 suspicious drone sightings in 2025, over German defense companies and military bases where Ukrainian soldiers were training in Germany. "Whoever is doing it is testing the reaction of the authorities, is testing how the public will respond, will they panic, will they blame their politicians and the authorities," asked Elisabeth Braw of the Atlantic Council. "Also they are testing perhaps to see how we as European countries or how European countries might react in a real crisis there." This spate of unmanned aerial vehicles occurred in air space over a dozen NATO states and Ireland, the report states, "forcing repeated closures of major commercial aviation hubs, disrupting military operations and penetrating the perimeters of some of Europe’s most sensitive defence installations." In 2025 mystery drones targeted military bases in the Netherlands and Belgium where the US is thought to base its B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs and France’s ballistic-missile submarine base at Île Longue. "It's a combination of espionage," Hodges said. "But also psychologically to create a lot of anxiety in populations to scare them so that they would put pressure on their governments not to support Ukraine."  RUSSIAN GENERALS' ASSASSINATIONS EXPOSE GROWING RIFT INSIDE PUTIN'S SECURITY APPARATUS The Russian drone campaign appears designed to probe the response times and decision-making thresholds of allied air defense and civil-military command structures.  It also seeks to identify vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, including dual-use civilian facilities, military logistics hubs supporting Ukraine, and sites associated with the Alliance's nuclear deterrence.  Additionally, the campaign aims to impose economic and psychological costs on European societies by disrupting civilian aviation, undermining public confidence in airspace security, and fostering distrust and panic. Finally, it appears intended to normalize low-level airspace violations that remain below the threshold likely to trigger a direct Allied military response. Those sightings peaked in late 2025, and forced the temporary closure of several European airports, including in Germany, Spain and Denmark. Sweden is the only European country to accuse Moscow directly after a drone launched at sea from a Russian spy ship flew near a French aircraft carrier. Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied accusations of Russian sabotage and surveillance across Europe. "What’s the point of all this," Putin asked of reporters recently. "Name even one proven fact." AMERICA'S POWER GRID, FOOD SUPPLY AND MORE ARE UNDER THREAT FROM DRONES But IISS tracked the locations of Russia's shadow fleet of ships used to evade sanctions and linked them to recent high-profile drone incidents, concluding that Russia could use the ships as a platform to launch the drones while creating deniability. Drones often don't trigger radar. On Jan. 3, 2025, a Russian shadow fleet vessel, the Arctica, sailed along the Danish coast, while 20 drones flew over the port of Koege, Denmark, before disappearing at sea. On Sept. 22, drone sightings led to the closure of Copenhagen Airport. The IISS found several shadow ships were in the area at the time, including the Arctica and the Boracay. And its not just in Europe. Dozens of unexplained drone sightings also have taken place in the U.S . in the past several years. In December 2023 at Virginia's Joint Base Langley-Eustis unauthorized aircraft appeared in the skies above the base for 17 days straight, evading military tracking and forcing the Pentagon to bring in specialized assets — including a NASA WB-57 high-altitude jet — to investigate. In March drones flew near Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, home of the B- 52 H Stratofortress bomber, where drones came in a pattern to suggest they were attempting to avoid the operator or operators being located. Lights on the drones suggested the operators may be testing security responses at the base. Panicked sightings of drones near critical infrastructure along the East Coast of the United States in late 2024 led to the Trump administration ordering the declassification of these investigations shortly after the inauguration to ease public concern, concluding the drones were mostly those of hobbyists and that there was no evidence of a foreign threat related to the majority of reported sightings. The IISS says these are no hobbyists threatening NATO allies in Europe, with the most likely culprit launching the drones from shadow vessels at sea. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c2c7dc2ca79de23648e36 What Polls Say About the Fight for the Senate te 2026-07-06T22:30:21.278Z What Polls Say About the Fight for the Senate Two of our political reporters dig into a revealing week of surveys. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c27f3c2ca79de23648cb7 Kate Gosselin called a 'monster' in social media comments after son Collin announces memoir te 2026-07-06T22:10:59.363Z Kate Gosselin called a 'monster' in social media comments after son Collin announces memoir Kate Gosselin is facing renewed scrutiny after her 22-year-old son, Collin, announced his upcoming memoir, reigniting public interest in the family's long-running feud. While Gosselin's social media content has remained primarily focused on her rescue dogs, the announcement of Collin's book has ignited a wave of critical comments from users who have used her posts as an opportunity to raise questions about her parenting, with one going as far as to call her a "monster." "Hey I grew up watching the show ["Jon & Kate Plus 8"] and always knew you were a monster," one user commented on one of Gosselin's recent TikTok videos. "Better care of dogs than kids is certainly a choice," another noted. KATE GOSSELIN’S LAWYER SAYS SHE DIDN’T ‘INTENTIONALLY’ HARM KIDS AFTER SON COLLIN ACCUSES HER OF ABUSE "Jeez, you send everyone away. The dog, the kid. At least you're taking the dog back i guess." "Rescue a dog, but throw away a kid," another wrote. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS However, many users have been quick to defend her. "One mom to another sending you love! I pray for your peace I know how much you love your children all of them," one wrote. "None of us should be judging Kate," another added. "As a mom I cant imagine what she must be feeling." "My heart is with you Kate. I can only imagine the heartache you have to carry due to ungrateful adult kids," one user added. "Only a mother knows all the sacrifice and dedication it takes throughout the years. Keep your head up Kate." Fox News Digital has reached out to Gosselin's rep for comment. Last month, the 51-year-old former reality TV star responded to comments referencing claims Collin made against her, alleging she "forced" him and his seven siblings apart and "pitted them against each other" as they were growing up. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "If you are 100% certain that the accusations against you are lies, my suggestion would be to take him to court and sue him for defamation!" one fan wrote. Kate responded, "I can’t bc I’m a public figure. Rules are different unfortunately. Or I def would!" She later responded to another comment, saying, "Sadly, Only parents who have a mentally ill child understand! It’s so tough and I’m learning that ppl have NO ability to understand unless they’ve been through it themselves." Collin's tell-all memoir, "In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood," is set to be released in October. He recently posted the cover of the book — which features him as a child with his mom covering his mouth with her hand — writing, "For a long time, I wasn’t sure I’d ever tell this story." "Growing up, millions of people watched my life on television. People felt like they knew me. They knew my family. They watched me grow up. But there was so much they never saw," he wrote in the caption. "For years, I kept those experiences to myself. Some because I was afraid. Some because I didn’t think anyone would believe me. And some because I just wasn’t ready." Collin added, "Writing this book forced me to revisit some of the hardest moments of my life, but it also gave me something I’ve been searching for for a long time: my voice. This isn’t the story people think they know. It’s the story I’ve lived." Fox News Digital's Lori Bashian contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c27ccc2ca79de23648ca9 Inside Trump’s Ideological Fight With the Smithsonian te 2026-07-06T22:10:20.456Z Inside Trump’s Ideological Fight With the Smithsonian Publicly and behind the scenes, the president continues to try to impose his own views of American history and culture, presenting an ongoing challenge to Lonnie Bunch, the institution’s leader. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c259cc2ca79de23648c4b Marcellus Wiley's wife claims ex-NFL star threatened to kill her before Fourth of July domestic battery arrest te 2026-07-06T22:01:00.456Z Marcellus Wiley's wife claims ex-NFL star threatened to kill her before Fourth of July domestic battery arrest Ex-NFL edge rusheer Marcellus Wiley allegedly threatened to kill his wife prior to his domestic battery arrest on the Fourth of July. An arrest affidavit, obtained by the New York Post, details Wiley’s wife, Annemarie, calling police to report a battery following an altercation at the World Marriott in Orlando, Florida. Annemarie, who used to star on "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," claims her husband threatened to kill her and got physical in front of their seven-year-old daughter. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Wiley family, which included their two other children, were at the hotel for a basketball tournament. Their children, as well as others, were in the room when officers arrived at the scene. The arrest affidavit also has Annemarie saying she wanted her husband removed from the room because of the threat against her life. She also noted her plan to divorce him. ATTORNEY FOR DENVER BRONCOS DEFENDER JONATHON COOPER PLAYS RACE CARD IN DOMESTIC ABUSE CASE Annemarie claims that, on Friday morning, the one-time Pro Bowl defensive end stood over her and "used one finger to sternly and intentionally poke her in the cheek," all while in front of their daughter. Annemarie alleged a history of past violence toward her, though it was never reported to law enforcement. For Wiley’s account, he said they didn’t have a physical altercation while at the hotel, and denied the past violent history. He also provided officers with text messages between himself and his wife, which police noted as cordial. He also posted on social media, saying, "I completely and unequivocally deny these allegations, and I'm certain the truth will prevail." "As you know, I’m usually the first to break down the truth and separate facts from fiction. But because this is now a legal matter—and because my greatest responsibility is protecting my babies, who have already been impacted—I have to handle this differently. "When I can speak freely, I absolutely will [100 emoji]." Wiley was arrested by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, court records showed. He was held without bond at the time. This arrest of Wiley, 51, comes after a recent Rolling Stone article, which cited accusations of sexual assault by four women in April 2026. Wiley was also previously sued by three women for allegedly raping them while at Columbia, where he played college football. He denied those allegations on his "More To It with Marcellus Wiley" podcast, claiming to have evidence to prove what he called "alleged misrepresentations." Wiley had also called the allegations while at Columbia "B.S." The Rolling Stone article notes two of the women who claim Wiley sexually assaulted them came forward between 1995-1999. There was another woman who claimed that Wiley groomed her since she was 13 years old during his time playing for the Buffalo Bills. Then, she claims that Wiley raped her when she was 18 in Dallas. She claims to have been flown out by Wiley as he was playing for the Cowboys, per Rolling Stone. "Marcellus Wiley raped me on my 18th birthday, after grooming me from the age of 13," the victim wrote, adding that he referred to her as ‘little momma.’ "If Columbia had properly pursued the complaints… I would never have been groomed and raped." Also, a woman who used to be a production assistant at ESPN – Wiley has worked as a broadcaster for ESPN and Fox Sports – alleged Wiley deceived her about joining him in a hotel room for a working meeting in 2009. But she claims h sexually assaulted her during that time. "The assault was devastating to me, and I will live with the effects to this day," the fourth woman wrote in a court filing, per Rolling Stone. Wiley was the 52nd overall pick of the 1997 NFL Draft out of Columbia, landing with the Bills where he would play for his first four NFL seasons. But Wiley earned his first and only Pro Bowl nod in 2001 with the San Diego Chargers, where he would star for three years. He also played with the Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars before his playing career came to an end after the 2006 season. 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/6a4c2575c2ca79de23648c3e Key Health Care Panel Is Again Blocked From Meeting Under RFK Jr. te 2026-07-06T22:00:21.040Z Key Health Care Panel Is Again Blocked From Meeting Under RFK Jr. The United States Preventive Services Task Force has been stymied under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c2382c2ca79de23648c13 FLL All-Stars Roundup: Ragan throws no-hitter as 11s win district, Majors also earn berth at state te 2026-07-06T21:52:02.876Z FLL All-Stars Roundup: Ragan throws no-hitter as 11s win district, Majors also earn berth at state The Flagstaff Little League All-Star 11s and Majors win their districts and have their first state tournament matchups set. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c236ec2ca79de23648c0a Flagstaff softball 11s suffer heartbreaker in district championship te 2026-07-06T21:51:42.901Z Flagstaff softball 11s suffer heartbreaker in district championship Winslow Little League scores five two-out runs in the final inning to win district and advance to the state tournament. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c235ac2ca79de23648c01 Flagstaff Downtown Mile regulars take back top spots in 2026 te 2026-07-06T21:51:22.933Z Flagstaff Downtown Mile regulars take back top spots in 2026 Downtown Mile race regulars claimed and reclaimed spots on the top of the podium after new faces made noise last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c2344c2ca79de23648bdc Mamdani aide unloaded on ABC executives after 'The View' host called socialist candidate an antisemite: report te 2026-07-06T21:51:00.917Z Mamdani aide unloaded on ABC executives after 'The View' host called socialist candidate an antisemite: report An aide to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reportedly lashed out at ABC executives after "The View" co-host Sara Haines called a Mamdani-backed socialist congressional candidate an antisemite. Mamdani flexed his political influence last month after three candidates that he endorsed in New York congressional primaries — Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier — won over Democratic establishment candidates. The New York City mayor's team had pitched the liberal talk show to have the socialist candidates on, but the show had declined, according to Semafor. DEMOCRATIC INFIGHTING GROWS AS CONGRESSWOMAN EXPOSES ‘DISRESPECTFUL’ WELCOME OF SOCIALISTS INTO ‘BIG TENT’ During an episode of the show on June 24, co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin and Haines pushed back on the actions and comments of some of the candidates backed by Mamdani. Haines said Chevalier was at an anti-Israel rally on October 8, 2023, the day after Hamas' massive terrorist attack against Israel by Hamas. "I’m gonna full-blown call her an antisemite. She would proudly call herself that, trust me," Haines said of Chevalier. Following the comments, an aide for the socialist mayor reportedly unloaded on ABC executives, and said the remarks by Haines could affect future appearances on the show for the mayor or the candidates running for Congress, according to Semafor, who cited a person familiar with the matter. The mayor's office did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment. ABC's "The View" also did not return a request for comment. 'THE VIEW' EASED UP ON POLITICAL CANDIDATE BOOKINGS AMID FCC INQUIRY, REPORT SAYS Chevailer is facing backlash over deleted social media posts where she expressed support for communism, Marxist principles, and reverence for Soviet figures.  She operated the Twitter account Darializabonet until it was deleted in June 2022. The account, according to CNN, called Karl Marx a "must read," complained that libraries didn’t provide enough Marxist literature and quoted convicted cop killer Assata Shakur.  Chevalier has already faced criticism over deleted posts calling to abolish the police and discussing wiping her hands on an American flag. Semafor also reported that the show was scaling back on political guests amid an FCC inquiry. The FCC launched a probe into the show related to their equal time rules. An ABC source said that "The View" is not known for booking non-elected candidates, as they've always had a high bar for political interviews. The left-leaning show has been far more likely to host Democrats than Republicans, although it did have on Vice President JD Vance last month. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Disney’s ABC believes "The View" is bona fide news and, therefore, exempt from the equal time rule.   ABC launched a campaign that features a petition to declare that "The View" indeed qualifies as a bona fide news interview program. A commercial debuted in June during the program that declared, "’The View has welcomed your favorite guests for nearly 30 years. Now the FCC wants to control who is allowed to appear on the show. Tell the FCC to let the viewers decide. You have until July 6th." Fox News' Brian Flood contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c231ec2ca79de23648bc0 Platner’s campaign has been dogged by controversy from the beginning. te 2026-07-06T21:50:22.010Z Platner’s campaign has been dogged by controversy from the beginning. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c1e93c2ca79de236485b4 US updates travel warning for quake-hit nation, citing disaster risks and violent crime te 2026-07-06T21:30:59.301Z US updates travel warning for quake-hit nation, citing disaster risks and violent crime Officials are warning Americans to reconsider travel to Venezuela, saying the South American nation presents new risks to tourists. The country sits at a Level 3 "Reconsider Travel" advisory, according to a June 27 update by the U.S. State Department. While Venezuela has been at a Level 3 throughout the year, the latest advisory adds the country's recent earthquakes as a key factor for travelers. US STATE DEPARTMENT WARNS AMERICANS OF GROWING SECURITY RISKS IN HISTORIC REGION The country was struck by a magnitude 7.2 foreshock followed by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake on June 24. "Venezuela experienced a powerful foreshock and earthquake in rapid succession," said the advisory. "These caused extensive damage and disruption to transportation, infrastructure and emergency services." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Overall, officials warn of "crime, kidnapping, terrorism and poor health infrastructure" in the country. "Violent crimes such as homicide, armed robbery, and kidnapping occur," the advisory states. "Irregular armed groups can carry out acts of violence against citizens without warning. There are no reliable crime statistics." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Several areas in Venezuela are also under a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory. This includes the Venezuela-Colombia border region, Amazonas state, Apure state and Aragua state outside of Maracay, as well as Guárico state, Táchira state and rural areas of Bolívar state. While Venezuela is not considered a major tourist destination, some Americans still travel there to visit family or explore attractions such as Angel Falls and Los Roques National Park in the Venezuelan Caribbean. The advisory comes amid a complicated relationship between the U.S. and Venezuela, with Washington providing disaster relief months after Maduro's arrest. After magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck the northern part of the South American nation last week, the American government stepped in to help in a move that the administration says has been welcomed by the Venezuelan government. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "We have seen total compliance from the interim authorities in Venezuela as a result of the unprecedented response by the United States to these deadly earthquakes," a State Department official previously told Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital reached out to the State Department for comment. Peter D'Abrosca of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c1e6cc2ca79de23648599 Judge Appointed Last Year Is Overseeing Hearing in Killing of Charlie Kirk te 2026-07-06T21:30:20.394Z Judge Appointed Last Year Is Overseeing Hearing in Killing of Charlie Kirk Judge Tony Graf previously served as a prosecutor in Utah, including in the county where Mr. Kirk was shot and killed last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c1c50c2ca79de23648552 Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' gets overwhelmingly negative reactions after controversial casting choices te 2026-07-06T21:21:20.334Z Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' gets overwhelmingly negative reactions after controversial casting choices When Christopher Nolan announced that he'd be making an adaptation of "The Odyssey" as his latest project, film fans were generally thrilled. Nolan, for his directorial or writing faults, is an exceptionally talented technical filmmaker, and seemed tailor made to bring ancient Greece and the legendary story to life. Matt Damon was cast as Odysseus, the lead character whose hero's journey became the basis of storytelling for thousands of years to come. While Damon isn't Greek, it was generally an inoffensive choice. Much of the rest of the casting? Could not have been worse. And while "The Odyssey" is still likely to be a financial success, judging by reactions to the latest, final trailer that hit the internet recently, it's decisions like these clear that audiences are not thrilled with what Nolan's done with a foundational, beloved story. AMAZON ANNOUNCES SEARCH FOR NEXT JAMES BOND IS UNDERWAY, AS HOLLYWOOD CASTING CHOICES COME UNDER SCRUTINY Nolan cast Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy, the daughter of a Kenyan politician who was born in Mexico City. He cast Elliot Page, a 5'1 transgender actor, as Sinon, a soldier and the cousin of Odysseus. Indian actor Himesh Patel will portray Eurylochus, one of the key members of Odysseus' group. Rapper Travis Scott is set to play a Homeric bard. Reactions to these announcements were mixed, to say the least. While YouTube long ago hid the number of dislikes on videos, several sites have come up with methodology to estimate and calculate the ratio of positive and negative responses. While the numbers may or may not be exactly accurate, directionally, it's likely to be representative of the public's views. And some estimators have now calculated that there are over 542,000 dislikes on the final trailer, compared to 64,000 "likes." A ratio of nearly 90% negative to positive. That's bad enough, but Nyong'o made some public comments this week during the film's promotional campaign that once again demonstrated her contempt for the source material. Source material that she admitted she'd never even heard of, despite graduating with a master's degree from the Yale School of Drama. 'SUPERGIRL' SUFFERS CATASTROPHIC 73% DROP, GETS OBLITERATED AT BOX OFFICE BY PATRIOTIC 'YOUNG WASHINGTON' When asked by an interviewer what she would ask Homer if given the opportunity, she instead answered with a criticism, "I'd be like, 'So Homer, how do you feel about the screen time given to these women, considering how little you spent with them, okay?'" The interviewer then added, "Okay, and then do you lean forward and look at him like that?" Nyong'o answered, "Yes, like 'hmm, remember us?'" Ah yes, exactly what you want out of a film's promotional campaign; criticism that the 2,800-year-old story your film is based on doesn't conform to the modern standards of left-wing ideologues. Not to mention that the main inciting incident in the story is that the Trojan War starts due to disagreements over...Helen of Troy, a woman. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM These reactions and Nyong'o's ill-advised comments don't mean that "The Odyssey" will fail. It's widely expected to be a financial success, particularly because Nolan has established himself as one of the few quality filmmakers working in modern Hollywood. But these casting decisions are bewildering, to say the least, and will certainly cost the film ticket sales and potential revenue. It's one thing to specifically choose to ignore historical accuracy in order to appeal to "modern audiences." It's another to show this level of contempt for the source material your film is based on. Why even make "The Odyssey," then? Why not make another mythological story, with your own sensibilities and ideologies baked into it? The entertainment industry has struggled mightily in recent years, and it's decisions like this that demonstrate why. If we could ask Nolan one question, it'd be why he chose to undermine his own legacy to receive praise from the political left. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c1c3cc2ca79de23648549 It sure sounds like LeBron James is heading back to Cleveland to end his career with the Cavaliers te 2026-07-06T21:21:00.884Z It sure sounds like LeBron James is heading back to Cleveland to end his career with the Cavaliers It sure sounds like LeBron James is headed back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. While betting markets initially listed the Golden State Warriors, and later the Philadelphia 76ers, as the favorites to land James, the reporters with the strongest NBA sources now list Cleveland as the clear front-runner. Over the weekend, Substack reporter Marc Stein wrote that there is a "growing belief" among teams interested in James that the Cavaliers have the "scenario to beat" for his services. While Stein no longer works for a major sports network, he remains one of the few true authorities on the sport. Notably, he was the first insider to report that Kevin Durant was leaning toward the Brooklyn Nets in 2019, while much of the media continued reporting that the Knicks were the most likely destination. On Monday, ESPN's Brian Windhorst echoed a similar sentiment. ESPN MUST HOLD STEPHEN A ACCOUNTABLE AFTER DOUBLING DOWN ON RACIST REMARKS ABOUT WHITE BASKETBALL PLAYERS "Everybody I talk to about LeBron is like, 'We're afraid it's Cleveland.' Nobody seems like they have optimism, to be honest," Windhorst told Barstool's Pardon My Take. Michael Wilbon told OutKick last year that Windhorst is among the most credible reporters in sports today. It's difficult to argue otherwise. Few, if any, NBA insiders have a better track record of reporting accurate news before, not two seconds after, it happens than Windhorst. As of Monday afternoon, Kalshi gave Cleveland a 55% chance of signing James. The Miami Heat had the second-best odds, but at just 17%. At 41 years old, James' next team will almost certainly be his last. It will also mark the fourth time he has chosen to leave a franchise in free agency, though each departure was motivated by different circumstances. James left Cleveland for Miami in 2010 to chase championships, eventually winning two titles with the Heat. He returned to the Cavaliers in 2014 to bring a championship to his hometown, delivering on that promise with Cleveland's historic 2016 title. In 2018, he joined the Lakers in a move that was as much about building his business empire in Los Angeles as it was basketball. Even so, he led the franchise to an NBA championship in 2020, albeit in the COVID bubble. According to recent reports, this time James is chasing something different: happiness. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Lebron James remains an effective player, but he is no longer the engine of a championship contender. Last season, he showed legitimate signs of decline, whether due to age, injuries, or a combination of both. He averaged 20.0 points per game, his lowest scoring average since his rookie season. While that is an impressive feat for someone entering his 23rd NBA season, it's also evidence that time has officially caught up to him. At this point, there is little James can accomplish individually to change the minds of those who believe Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all time. If James were to win another championship, it would probably be as a second or third option on an established contender, perhaps a team like Denver. While that would add another ring to his résumé, it probably would not meaningfully strengthen his legacy. If anything, critics could dismiss it by pointing to his diminished role. In Cleveland, James would join a potential lineup featuring Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. In the Eastern Conference, that's enough to at least be of interest. However, if "happiness" truly dictates his next decision, there would be no more fitting end to James' career than returning to Cleveland. It's the city where he was born, where he was drafted, and where he ended the city's 52-year championship drought. Few American athletes have experienced more dramatic swings in public perception than LeBron James. He went from hometown hero to heel after leaving Cleveland for Miami's star-studded super team. He reclaimed his hero status by returning home and delivering the city's first championship in 52 years. During his time in Los Angeles, James became one of the country's most polarizing athletes, primarily due to his polarizing political rhetoric. A final chapter in Cleveland would bring his career full circle. Paying back the underdog, blue-collar city of Cleveland at this stage of his career would certainly constitute a return to favorable status. For one of the greatest players the game has ever seen, such an ending would be apropos. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c1c15c2ca79de2364851a Condado de Pima agrega $58 millones en gastos a su presupuesto te 2026-07-06T21:20:21.464Z Condado de Pima agrega $58 millones en gastos a su presupuesto Leer en inglés La propuesta de presupuesto del Condado de Pima para 2026-27 aumentaría el gasto en $58 millones, destinando la mayor parte de este incremento a la seguridad pública y la infraestructura, mientras los supervisores debaten cómo distribuir el resto de los fondos, incluyendo los aumentos salariales para los empleados y el mantenimiento de carreteras rurales. El presupuesto recomendado por el personal del condado contempla un gasto total de $1.81 mil millones. Tras los $581 millones asignados a servicios gubernamentales generales, las dos categorías de gasto más importantes son $452 millones para justicia y seguridad pública, y $447 millones para recursos de infraestructura. Otros objetivos de gasto incluidos en el presupuesto son $148 millones para oportunidades comunitarias y económicas, $129 millones para medio ambiente y salud pública, y $52 millones para conservación y recreación. El condado ha destinado $260 millones a la Prosperity Initiative, una alianza regional destinada a reducir la pobreza generacional, y $9 millones a su iniciativa bienal One Pima, que busca mejorar la seguridad pública, la estabilidad habitacional y las opciones de tratamiento para el consumo de sustancias. Los fondos para One Pima incluyen $8 millones provenientes de acuerdos judiciales relacionados con los opioides. Otras medidas presupuestarias incluyen $5 millones para ayudar a reducir el déficit de vivienda asequible, financiación para proyectos de energía solar en el marco del Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, y beneficios para los empleados, tales como $1.3 millones tanto para subsidios de cuidado infantil como para el pago de préstamos estudiantiles, además de un aumento salarial del 3 %. El supervisor del Distrito 5, Andres Cano, señaló durante la reunión del 9 de junio que el condado "tendrá que trabajar más" en el tema de los beneficios para los empleados, observando que esos dos beneficios en particular no ayudan a aquellos trabajadores que no tienen hijos ni préstamos estudiantiles. Varios participantes en la reunión se manifestaron en contra del aumento propuesto del 3 %, argumentando que beneficia desproporcionadamente a los empleados con salarios más altos, mientras que aquellos con menores ingresos tendrán dificultades para afrontar el costo de vida si no se aplica un incremento mayor. El Kino Memorial Stadium forma parte del Distrito de Estadios del Condado de Pima. La Junta de Supervisores aprobó un presupuesto provisional de $9,645,670 para el distrito, como parte del proceso presupuestario general del condado para el periodo 2026-27. Diana Ramos / El Foco de Tucson. Los impuestos sobre la propiedad siguen siendo la principal fuente de ingresos del Condado de Pima, generando $652 millones; esto representa un aumento de $35 millones en la recaudación por este concepto con respecto al presupuesto del año anterior. El presupuesto provisional también incluye la incorporación de un proyecto de $2.5 millones financiado por la RTA para la calle Silverbell, en el tramo comprendido entre Camino del Cerro e Ina Road. Este presupuesto supone un incremento respecto al anterior, que ascendió a un gasto total de $1,76 mil millones. Las dos categorías que registraron los mayores aumentos fueron justicia y seguridad pública, con un incremento de $18 millones y recursos de infraestructura con un aumento de $29 millones. El próximo presupuesto también refleja un aumento de $121 millones en el saldo actual de fondos, impulsado principalmente por un saldo inicial mayor en comparación con el año anterior, así como por el incremento en la recaudación de impuestos sobre la propiedad. La Junta de Supervisores aprobó el presupuesto provisional en su reunión del 23 de mayo; en dicha sesión también se aprobaron los presupuestos provisionales de otros seis distritos administrados por el condado. Estos incluyen: El presupuesto provisional del Distrito de Control de Inundaciones, aprobado por $19,558,296 con una tasa impositiva efectiva del 0.3407 %. El presupuesto provisional del Distrito de Mejoras del Condado, aprobado por $372,139 y financiado mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad; la gran mayoría de los fondos se destinará a mejoras en el alumbrado público. El presupuesto provisional del Distrito de Bibliotecas, aprobado por $63,454,352 con una tasa impositiva efectiva del 0,582 %. El presupuesto provisional del Distrito Comunitario Rocking K South, aprobado por $4,930,829 y financiado mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad; aproximadamente una quinta parte proviene de la recaudación fiscal y el resto, de ingresos por deuda. El presupuesto provisional del Distrito de Estadios, aprobado por $9,645,670 dólares. La junta también votó a favor de adoptar un presupuesto provisional de $0 para el Distrito de Instalaciones Comunitarias de Wildflower. La junta tomó la misma decisión para el año fiscal 2025-26 durante su reunión del 20 de mayo de 2025, argumentando que aprobar un presupuesto, aunque fuera uno sin fondos asignados, ayudaría a establecer el distrito para que se pudiera discutir un presupuesto real en el futuro. Tampoco se ha presentado un presupuesto con fondos asignados para este distrito durante el presente año. De estos siete presupuestos, cuatro fueron aprobados por unanimidad; el supervisor del Distrito 4, Steve Christy, votó en contra de los presupuestos del Distrito de Bibliotecas, del Distrito del Estadio y del condado en general. La supervisora ​​del Distrito 3, Jennifer Allen, presentó tres propuestas de último momento de cara al proceso presupuestario final, que sumaban un total de $450,000 adicionales provenientes del fondo general del condado, todas ellas destinadas a ayudar a las comunidades rurales. Señaló que era importante plantear estas cuestiones dado que su distrito abarca el 80 % de la superficie territorial del condado de Pima, gran parte de la cual no está incorporada a ningún municipio, por lo que el condado constituye la única forma de gobierno local para muchos de sus residentes. Su primera propuesta consistía en asignar $30,000 en fondos adicionales para la International Sonoran Desert Alliance. Allen destacó que esta organización es "la única entidad sin fines de lucro de la zona" que apoya a los residentes de comunidades como Ajo, donde ofrece servicios como el programa Ajo One Stop. Estos fondos contribuirían a los programas de la ISDA y se sumarían a otras partidas del condado ya destinadas a la organización para la reparación de viviendas. Su segunda propuesta planteaba dos partidas individuales de $10,000 para apoyar un programa de comidas para personas mayores en Ajo y Flowing Wells que había perdido su financiación el verano pasado. Allen explicó que el Pima Council on Aging se está preparando para una nueva etapa del programa de comidas para mayores a partir del 1 de octubre, pero necesita fondos para mantener el servicio hasta esa fecha. Su última propuesta fue un programa piloto de $400,000 para que el condado nivele los caminos de tierra en las zonas con mayores necesidades cuatro veces al año, una vez por trimestre, aumentando así la frecuencia actual de tres intervenciones anuales. "Algunas de las solicitudes más frecuentes que recibimos en nuestra oficina tienen que ver con las carreteras, y en particular con los caminos de tierra," afirmó Allen. "Desde Arivaca hasta Avra ​​Valley, tenemos comunidades que piden un mantenimiento más frecuente y respuestas más rápidas tras las lluvias del monzón y las tormentas."  Ian Stash es egresado de la Universidad de Arizona y periodista independiente en Tucson. Puede contactarlo en ianjgs16@gmail.com. Esta nota fue traducida por el equipo bilingüe de El Foco de Tucson. El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c19d3c2ca79de236484ed Suspect arrested in connection to July 3 Island fire te 2026-07-06T21:10:43.001Z Suspect arrested in connection to July 3 Island fire A California man was arrested last week, after illegal fireworks allegedly caused a brushfire on the Island. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c17b5c2ca79de23648490 9 years, 9 murder charges, no trial: Inside the long silence of the Serial Street Shooter case te 2026-07-06T21:01:41.201Z 9 years, 9 murder charges, no trial: Inside the long silence of the Serial Street Shooter case Aaron Saucedo at his initial appearance in June 2017 after being arrested for a string of murders. Saucedo is still awaiting trial in the so-called "Seria Street Shooter" case. (Screenshot via Maricopa County Sheriff's Office) Aaron Saucedo was arrested in 2017 and charged with nine murders and other crimes for a shooting spree that police and press called the Serial Street Shooter.  If he is ever found guilty of those crimes, he will be among the state’s most prolific serial killers. And he faces nine possible death sentences. But first, Saucedo has to go to trial. He’s been in jail waiting for nine years. He was originally scheduled to go to court in November 2019, but that trial was postponed. And then COVID descended upon the world, so there were more delays. His May 2021 trial date was also delayed. Ditto February 2024. The rial is now set for December and is expected to last 16 months. There will be a lot of ground to cover. So what’s going on in his case? GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Saucedo has a settlement conference in July, but those are mostly ceremonial in Maricopa County. According to court documents, his attorneys have raised multiple issues about his mental health and whether he is intellectually disabled, which would make him ineligible for execution.  Other than what’s posted in the court docket, there are scant details available.  Neither the prosecutors nor the defense attorneys will talk about the case. Calls, texts and emails to family members of the victims and the defendant go unanswered.  The first murder happened in August 2015 when someone shot and killed Raul Romero outside his north central Phoenix home. Romero was Saucedo’s mother’s boyfriend, but he wasn’t immediately viewed as a suspect. Then, nothing happened for five months, until New Year’s Day  2016 when someone went on a spree, shooting at seemingly random people from car windows: Two Latino men and three Black females, including a child, were killed. That would be the consistent demographic of the shooter’s targets from then on.  There were more shootings in March 2016, murders and near-misses, and more in June and July. In all, there were 12 incidents and nine dead, with shooting sites scattered across Phoenix, stretching from the east side of the city to Maryvale on the city’s west side.  Police sent out alerts, and the media and the public became aware of the Serial Street Shooter, a name that was reminiscent of another set of serial murders, the so-called Serial Shooters who crisscrossed the Valley and shot total strangers on the streets from car windows. Dale Hausner and Samuel Dieteman were arrested for those crimes in 2006 and convicted of eight murders between them, though they likely committed more. Dieteman was sentenced to life in prison; Hausner was sentenced to death, though he died by suicide in his cell. Saucedo, then 23, was arrested in April 2017, based on car and suspect descriptions and ballistics from guns he’d allegedly bought and sold at pawn shops. A slight and unassuming man, he had worked as a city bus driver and a laborer. His father is a performer and music promoter well-known in the state’s Mexican community. There was no apparent motive, except perhaps in the murder of his mother’s boyfriend. He was charged with 22 crimes, the murder indictments joined by aggravated assault, endangerment, attempted murder and weapons charges. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office filed its intent to seek the death penalty in December 2017.  And then the case dropped from sight. There’s a fine line between the public’s right to know and a defendant’s right to a fair trial, a lesson learned in the 2013 and 2015 trials of Jodi Arias.  Arias was charged with the murder of her sometime lover, Travis Alexander. She claimed self-defense, the prosecution alleged first-degree murder, and the nascent true-crime media took it from there.  The case featured naked photos, a disreputable prosecutor (who resigned his law license rather than face disbarment), and an eager international audience egged on by a TV true-crime show host. Groupies lined up on both sides of the aisle and stood in line daily to get a seat in the courtroom to see the spectacle.  Attorneys and expert witnesses were harassed, even threatened with death. Some witnesses refused to testify and some actually left the country to escape the trial junkies. Since then, it has been harder for traditional media to cover courts. Attorneys want to protect their cases; Arias’ case is now on appeal, and her current attorneys have filed more than 140 motions under seal since 2019. Prosecutors also want to keep their cards close to the chest. And the Saucedo case has been kept under wraps since the get-go. When this reporter and other journalists showed a police-generated composite drawing of the suspected killer to a surviving victim in 2017 and he didn’t recognize it, it spawned outrage from prosecutors and defense attorneys alike.  Because Saucedo was a consistent no-show at his hearings, I obtained and published video of him in his jail cell so that the public could see what he looked like. That further enraged the attorneys. It was not difficult to surmise at the time that it would be hard to cover the case going forward, and that prediction has proven correct. In fact, it’s probably more difficult given how the media has changed. “It’s hard to define who’s the media anymore,” said Gregg Leslie at the First Amendment Clinic at Arizona State University. His agency helps the media navigate freedom of the press impasses. “I think a lot of lawyers have learned it’s easy to get burned and it’s best to keep facts to themselves.” In fact, the Maricopa County Office of Public Defense Services, has issued rules to its attorneys that closely monitor their interaction with the press. Rosemarie Peña-Lynch oversees the county’s four public defender agencies.  “Whether to speak with the media is determined on a case-by-case basis,” she wrote in an email. “We believe this approach is essential because our primary obligation is to protect and advance our clients’ interests, and each case presents unique circumstances that require individual evaluation.” Because granting interviews or providing information entails approvals up and down the chain of command, informed consent from defendants past and present, and curbs on comments about their opponents, some attorneys who have worked at those agencies look at the rules as a de facto ban on speaking to reporters, or at least a reason to ignore them. “I’d say that’s a policy only a lawyer could love, and that bureaucrats defend as technically doing everything they can to comply with existing law,” Leslie said. “Even something like written consent from clients — presumably about every interview, not just a standard consent form signed once, early in the process — can end up making a policy like this a complete ban on interviews by just making it too difficult to comply and respond by a reporter’s deadline. Lawyers do need to be concerned about these issues, of course, but overcorrecting doesn’t serve the public interest.” Judges rarely speak on the record to reporters. Prosecutors tend to communicate via office press releases. One judge who was a long-time prosecutor expressed frustration at how the media chooses to cover crimes and trials.  “Getting facts wrong was always a problem,” said the judge, who was granted anonymity to avoid professional repercussions. “And John Q. Public just doesn’t get it.” Indeed. In the true-crime reporting model, every case is reduced to a parable of good and evil, without nuance, without analysis.  Saucedo has since been renamed “The Maryvale Killer” in some accounts, though only some of the murders took place in that neighborhood. True crime shows think they come up with more marketable names for their subjects. Is “Maryvale” supposed to convey some bad-neighborhood vibe? “The North-Central Phoenix Killer” certainly seems less sinister.  Saucedo is now 32, and the little information that can be gleaned from court records is that he is mentally troubled. He has been submitted to what attorneys call Rule 11 proceedings, specifically to determine whether he is competent to stand trial, and he was declared incompetent on at least one occasion.  If a defendant is deemed incompetent, he or she can undergo “restoration to competency,” though competency only means that the defendant understands the charges against him and is able to assist his attorney in his own defense. Saucedo was most recently found competent by the court in March 2026, according to court records. But other court documents indicate that Saucedo’s attorneys are raising claims under a 2002 U.S. Supreme Court decision called Atkins v. Virginia. That opinion made it unconstitutional to execute a person who was mentally retarded, though the terminology had been updated to protect individuals who are “intellectually disabled,” a distinction determined by an IQ of 70 or less. Saucedo’s most recent IQ test results are sealed in the court records, but on at least two occasions going back to 2017, he tested at 70. Furthermore, according to court records, experts have diagnosed Saucedo with autism, schizophrenia, ADHD, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other psychological issues. Those are strong arguments to drop the death notices and perhaps enter a plea agreement to a lesser sentence, especially going into a settlement conference in mid-July. If he can’t be legally executed, why go through a death penalty trial, especially if he is willing to plead? But that is just informed speculation. The lawyers aren’t talking. And just because there is a settlement conference scheduled doesn’t mean a plea deal is in the offing. Settlement conferences in capital cases are mandatory, ordered by judges. They don’t necessarily mean prosecutors are willing to deal. Though the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office didn’t elaborate on the case, a spokesperson at least confirmed that the settlement conference was part of a blanket court order in January to schedule settlement conferences for all capital cases within six months. “It remains a capital case,” the spokesperson texted. “Trial is scheduled for later this year.” “Nothing else from me.” And nothing else for you. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c17a1c2ca79de23648471 Slain New Jersey therapist's sister says family is living a 'nightmare' one month later te 2026-07-06T21:01:21.232Z Slain New Jersey therapist's sister says family is living a 'nightmare' one month later EXCLUSIVE: The sister of slain New Jersey therapist Brooke Hanlon said her family is dealing with "a complete nightmare" after the young mom was found fatally stabbed inside her home in an affluent New Jersey community. Hanlon’s sister spoke exclusively with Fox News Digital one month after the attack, which is still under investigation as authorities hunt for a suspect. It has been exactly one month since 35-year-old new mother was found dead in her Chester home. Investigators have not yet named a suspect in the June 6 killing. "Brooke was the sweetest, purest person that I have ever known in my entire life," said Paige Haggerty, Hanlon's sister. She went on to say, "Everything that I know, I have learned from her. I've never lived without her. She taught me everything." NEW JERSEY PSYCHOTHERAPIST MOM KILLED INSIDE HOME AS COPS LAUNCH MANHUNT TO IDENTIFY SUSPECT The Morris County Prosecutor's Office said, "An examination by the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death to be multiple sharp force injuries and the manner of death as homicide." 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns BOYFRIEND ACCUSED OF STABBING DEFENSE TECH ENGINEER 15 TIMES DENIED BOND AFTER 911 CALL PLAYED IN COURT Fox News Digital confirmed Brooke and her husband James "Conor" Hanlon, who goes by Conor, were married in June 2021. The couple met in Boston, Massachusetts, where Brooke was working at the time. FOX TRUE CRIME IS NOW ON FACEBOOK Court records indicate the couple purchased their Chester home for $535,900 in September 2024. MISSOURI MOM OF 5 FATALLY SHOT WHILE BUYING SLUSHIES WITH CHILDREN; POLICE SEARCH FOR GUNMAN Fox News Digital confirmed the couple welcomed a new baby in July 2025. The child will celebrate their first birthday without a mother. For the time being, Haggerty said, the baby is safe and being cared for by family members. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Haggerty said the baby "has been the only saving grace" to her family throughout the tragedy. She said, "We still have a piece of Brooke with us." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Hanlon's murder has rocked the Chester community and devastated her family. Haggerty said, "It's unimaginable. It's a complete nightmare. To lose a sibling is the last thing you would expect. I went through life with my sister in every phase of my life so far. I don't know a life without her. So, trying to adjust to that is pretty impossible." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS According to her LinkedIn profile, Hanlon graduated from Wake Forest University with a degree in psychology, then went on to graduate from Northeastern University with her master's in counseling and psychology. DATING-APP CHARMER ACCUSED OF MURDER AFTER HISTORY OF DOMESTIC ARRESTS INVOLVING WOMEN HE MET ONLINE She was a highly regarded therapist, with her most recent position listed as a psychotherapist for LifeStance, located in Bernardsville, New Jersey. She previously held mental health positions working as a clinician for children and families in the Boston area. Fox News Digital confirmed Conor Hanlon was an employee at TriCon Construction Services in Somerville, New Jersey. The CEO of the company, Edward Piekarz, chose notto comment on his former employee. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Morris County Crime Stoppers posted an ad for a $1,000 reward for anyone who has information that could lead to an arrest. NANCY GUTHRIE MYSTERY COULD BE SOLVED WITH 'CROWDSOURCING' HELP, PRIVATE EYE SAYS Morris County investigators have yet to name a suspect or person of interest in the case. The investigation is ongoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c178dc2ca79de23648468 Former college basketball guard Kerr Kriisa indicted in alleged $2.2M wire fraud scheme te 2026-07-06T21:01:01.267Z Former college basketball guard Kerr Kriisa indicted in alleged $2.2M wire fraud scheme Kerr Kriisa, a former college basketball guard, was indicted in connection with an alleged $2.2 million fraud scheme, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of West Virginia announced on Monday. Kriisa, an Estonian national who plays for Tartu Ülikool in his country, was arrested and will appear in federal court this week after being charged with five counts of wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey announced. Court documents stated that, from 2022 through June 2, 2026, the 25-year-old allegedly carried out a scheme to obtain nearly $2.2 million from multiple victims "using false representations, fabricated identities, and deceptive communications," the U.S. Attorney’s Office wrote in its press release. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Kriisa’s indictment alleges he posed as several different individuals, which included fictional contacts and family members, while falsely claiming he and his family were in danger. Also, he allegedly said his mother needed cancer treatment, or family property required urgent financial support from victims. NBA GUARD TERRY ROZIER MAY GET HIT WITH NEW CHARGES IN ALLEGED GAMBLING SCHEME Kriisa was allegedly requesting repeated payments from two of the victims, while also directing one victim to send money under false pretenses in this case. He allegedly conducted his scheme in Monongalia County, West Virginia and elsewhere. "Financial fraud schemes erode trust and cause real harm to victims who believed they were helping someone in need," said Harvey in the press release. "Our office will continue to pursue individuals who exploit others through deception. We are committed to holding them accountable for their actions." Kriisa allegedly signed a written agreement in April 2025 promising to repay one of his victims $100,000 by February 2026. Prosecutor said this instance was also fraudulent. The government is currently seeking forfeiture of any proceeds traceable to the alleged offenses from Kriisa, which includes a money judgement of an estimated $2.2 million. Kriisa’s college basketball career began at Arizona, as he spent three seasons with the Wildcats from 2020-23. He transferred to West Virginia for the 2023-24 season, while also seeing time with the Kentucky Wildcats and Cincinnati Bearcats after that, respectively. Kriisa averaged 8.8 points and 4.4 assists across 127 career games at the Division I level. 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/6a4c1779c2ca79de2364845f Blue city gang bangers slapped with multiple charges after massive sex trafficking crackdown te 2026-07-06T21:00:41.816Z Blue city gang bangers slapped with multiple charges after massive sex trafficking crackdown The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it had carried out 20 federal warrants and 10 arrests last Wednesday in connection with sex trafficking operations in Los Angeles by the Hoover Criminals Gang (HCG), a group known for its human exploitation. Officials identified 51 victims in connection with the arrests, some of whom were as young as 14. "[Homeland Security Investigations] remains steadfast in our mission to protect victims and pursue justice against human traffickers," Special Agent Eddy Wang said in a statement to Fox News Digital. DOJ SAYS 11 MIGRANTS INDICTED IN MULTI-STATE SEX TRAFFICKING, DRUG, FIREARMS CASE The arrests are a part of Operation Broken Blade, an effort to target trafficking in Los Angeles' Figueroa Corridor, a strip of neighborhoods south of the city, according to the agency. They also highlight the continued threats law enforcement face, even as illegal border crossings have plummeted during the second Trump administration. Since the end of 2024, border crossings have fallen precipitously, going from over 144,000 encounters in December 2024 to just 13,500 in May — a 90% reduction. Even so, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other federal agencies remain engaged in intercepting more organized smuggling operations that threaten to bring drugs, weapons and people illegally into the country. In April, for example, CBP announced it had prevented a car carrying a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, 16 AK rifles, 24 rifle magazines, 16 rifle stocks, 20 pistol grips, and other weapon parts from crossing the border. As a part of those continued efforts, Acting Assistant DHS Secretary of Public Affairs Lauren Bis said that DHS has made disrupting sex trafficking rings a priority. "Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, DHS is dismantling human and sex trafficking rings," Bis told Fox News Digital. MEXICAN NATIONAL SENTENCED IN BORDER CHILD SMUGGLING CASE INVOLVING THC-LACED CANDY Bis noted that the suspects arrested last week will also face charges that go well beyond their human exploitation. "This operation in Los Angeles resulted in the arrest of ten gang members, who now face federal racketeering charges including sex trafficking, money laundering, firearms offenses and narcotics offenses," Bis said. The agency described many of the suspects as "career criminals" with histories that include robbery, kidnapping and burglary. Wednesday’s operation is the second round of arrests made under Broken Blade, an initiative originally launched in August 2025 by Homeland Security Investigations Los Angeles in cooperation with CBP, the Los Angeles Police Department and the California Highway Patrol. FEDS DISMANTLE ALLEGED GUN TRAFFICKING RING THAT FUNNELED DOZENS OF FIREARMS FROM GEORGIA TO CHICAGO GANGS The 10 suspects are expected to stand trial in March 2027, according to DHS. "The actions taken today by HSI are another decisive blow against those who have exploited the vulnerable people of our community, and they will now face the consequences of those actions," Wang said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c155ac2ca79de236483e1 BJ’s roof collapse traps shoppers inside New Jersey store as rescue crews search damaged building te 2026-07-06T20:51:38.529Z BJ’s roof collapse traps shoppers inside New Jersey store as rescue crews search damaged building A large emergency response was triggered in Monmouth County, New Jersey, on Monday after a partial roof collapse at a local BJ's Wholesale Club trapped multiple people inside during a wave of severe weather. Just after 11:15 a.m. local time, emergency personnel rushed to the BJ's Wholesale Club on Route 35 in Ocean Township following reports of the collapse, according to a statement from the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office. Shocking video appeared to show unsuspecting shoppers looking at grocery items seconds before the roof collapsed, sending a large amount of water gushing into the business. Authorities confirmed 27 people were inside the building at the time of the incident, though no injuries were reported. SECURITY GUARD SURVIVES EIGHT DAYS BENEATH COLLAPSED SHOPPING CENTER AFTER VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKES Two people were partially entrapped in the debris but managed to free themselves and safely escape the building. Emergency teams deployed specialized rescue units to ensure the building was clear, conducting primary and secondary searches, according to the sheriff’s office. US MILITARY DEPLOYS MTVRS, AIRLIFTS AID TO VENEZUELA FOLLOWING DEADLY EARTHQUAKES The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office interior drone searched the structurally compromised building, along with New Jersey Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) K-9 teams. Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden praised the first responders for working "seamlessly together" despite the severe weather and ongoing flooding plaguing the local communities. "This incident is another reminder of how quickly severe weather can create dangerous and unpredictable conditions," Golden said. Ocean Township Police Chief Michael Sorrentino urged motorists and residents to stay away from the area as emergency operations continue. Travelers are asked to avoid Route 35, Park Avenue and Deal Road, specifically the stretch between Routes 18 and 35. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c1547c2ca79de236483d8 Substitute teacher accused of sending nude photos to middle school student enters plea te 2026-07-06T20:51:19.077Z Substitute teacher accused of sending nude photos to middle school student enters plea An Indiana substitute teacher accused of sending nude images of herself to a 14-year-old middle school student was sentenced to two years in jail. A judge handed down the sentence to Cassidy Carter after she pleaded guilty to one count of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury and one count of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, WXIX-TV reported. She was given two days of credit. HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER WHO ALLEGEDLY HAD SEX WITH STUDENT IN CLOSET NOW FACES CHARGES INVOLVING MORE TEENS She was originally charged with one count of child solicitation. However, Dearborn County Prosecutor Lynn Deddens indicated that the change happened after the victim moved out of the area and wanted no part in the case. TEACHER ACCUSED OF SEX WITH STUDENTS WAS ALLEGEDLY BLACKMAILED FOR BETTER GRADES: WARRANTS Carter, who was 21 at the time, sent the images to the teen while she was employed as a substitute teacher at South Dearborn Community School Corporation. The unidentified student told a school resource officer in December 2023, who informed the principal about what happened, court records state. The teen said he became friends with Carter via Snapchat. During their conversations online, Carter sent the teen nude photos of herself every time she took a shower, often late at night, authorities said. She also allegedly told him that she was in love with him. Investigators found the photos on Carter's phone, along with several messages, prosecutors said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c1533c2ca79de236483ca China launches rare submarine ballistic missile as Pacific allies strengthen defense ties before NATO summit te 2026-07-06T20:50:59.619Z China launches rare submarine ballistic missile as Pacific allies strengthen defense ties before NATO summit China publicly announced it launched a ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific Ocean Monday — a rare acknowledgment of its sea-based nuclear capabilities that came as U.S. allies deepen security ties in the Indo-Pacific and NATO leaders prepare to meet amid growing concerns over Beijing's military ambitions. China's People's Liberation Army Navy said the missile, carrying a dummy warhead, was fired from a Type 094 Jin-class ballistic missile submarine during what Beijing described as a routine annual training exercise. The launch highlights one of the Pentagon's biggest long-term concerns: China's ability to field a more survivable nuclear force capable of threatening the U.S. and its allies from the sea. Unlike land-based missile launches, a ballistic missile fired from a submerged nuclear submarine demonstrates one of the most survivable elements of a country's nuclear arsenal because the vessels are significantly harder to detect and destroy before they can launch a retaliatory strike. The growing capability also means China could eventually threaten the U.S. homeland from a wider range of patrol areas, reducing the need for its submarines to venture into more vulnerable waters. AIR FORCE REVEALS B-2'S HIDDEN SHIP KILLER CAPABILITY AS CHINA THREAT GROWS Chinese officials said the launch landed in a designated area of the Pacific Ocean and was conducted in accordance with international law. "It is a routine arrangement in China’s annual military training program. It is consistent with international law and customary international practice and is not directed at any specific country or target," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a news conference Monday. "The whole process was safe, standard and professional. We hope relevant countries will not read too much into it." TRUMP BETS ON FORMER NATO TROUBLEMAKER AS TURKEY'S STRATEGIC VALUE SURGES The launch came on the eve of NATO's summit in Ankara, Turkey, where alliance leaders are expected to focus primarily on the war in Ukraine, defense spending and collective security, while also addressing the growing strategic challenge posed by China. In recent years, NATO has expanded its engagement with Indo-Pacific partners including Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea, reflecting concerns that security in Europe and the Pacific is increasingly interconnected. It was the first such test since 2024, according to Chinese state media, occurring at noon local time Monday. New Zealand, which had just signed a defense pact with Fiji, claimed the missile landed in the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, where testing atomic weapons is prohibited. China said the missile carried a dummy rather than a nuclear warhead, and New Zealand did not accuse Beijing of violating the Treaty of Rarotonga, which establishes the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone and prohibits nuclear explosive devices within the region. Instead, officials criticized the launch as inconsistent with the spirit of maintaining the Pacific as a nuclear-free region. Australia’s foreign minister Penny Wong said China had informed Australia ahead of the test but added, "Australia has been clear with China that we regard this as destabilizing to the region." China’s rapid military buildup added to the concern, according to Wong, who described it as "lacking in the transparency and reassurance as to intent that the region expect." In a joint cabinet statement, Japan raised "serious concern over the intensification of China’s military activities and strongly urged China to reconsider its actions." The Pentagon has repeatedly warned that China is rapidly modernizing and expanding its nuclear forces, projecting that Beijing will continue increasing the size, sophistication and survivability of its arsenal through the next decade. China's military has also expanded naval patrols beyond the first island chain while increasing military pressure on Taiwan and asserting territorial claims in the South China Sea. The Pentagon projects China will field more than 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030, up from an estimated stockpile in the low 600s through 2024. Officials say Beijing is expanding all three legs of its nuclear triad — land-based missiles, strategic bombers and nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines — while improving its ability to survive a first strike and retaliate. At the same time, the People's Liberation Army Navy is the world's largest by number of battle force ships, while it has fielded advanced hypersonic weapons, expanded long-range missile forces and invested heavily in artificial intelligence, cyber capabilities and space-based systems that U.S. officials say are designed to challenge American military advantages in the Indo-Pacific. U.S. defense officials have also warned that China continues to refine the capabilities needed for a potential conflict over Taiwan, including joint operations involving naval, air, missile and amphibious forces.  Annual military exercises around Taiwan have grown larger and more complex, reflecting Beijing's efforts to increase military pressure while rehearsing operations that could support a blockade or invasion. The U.S. has maintained a sea-based nuclear deterrent for decades through its fleet of Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines, which routinely conduct operational deterrent patrols and periodic test launches of Trident II D5 ballistic missiles. The Navy is now replacing those submarines with the next-generation Columbia class, which is expected to begin entering service later this decade. Unlike China, however, the U.S. regularly publicizes scheduled Trident missile tests and has long operated a mature fleet of ballistic missile submarines that defense officials consider the most survivable leg of America's nuclear triad. The Pentagon and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command could not immediately be reached for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c1520c2ca79de236483c1 'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin laments 'I suddenly feel unsafe' in neighborhoods with American flags te 2026-07-06T20:50:40.169Z 'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin laments 'I suddenly feel unsafe' in neighborhoods with American flags "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin repeated her assertion from 2021 that she feels uncomfortable or unsafe while visiting neighborhoods where homes are flying the American flag. While discussing celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary and the state of the country, Hostin recalled a previous occasion in 2021 when she said on the show that she feels uncomfortable in neighborhoods with lots of American flags. "I said this on this show many, many years ago, because this is my tenth year on the show," Hostin recalled. "I said there are times when I walk into a community and I see American flags all over the community and I suddenly feel unsafe because there’s a section of this country that has co-opted the American flag, and they equate being an American or an American flag with White supremacy and that should never be the symbol of White supremacy, but they have weaponized." MEDIA ATTACKS DONALD TRUMP'S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, CLAIMING IT 'SULLIED' AMERICA 250 Hostin's comment came after the panel discussed a viral image of uniformed White nationalists riding the Washington, D.C., Metro as a Black woman sits on the same train with a blank expression. The group held a march in DC over the weekend. "That, for me, was a defining image of modern America for Black Americans," Hostin said, condemning the American-flag-style insignias on their caps. Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin took the opportunity to blast fringe activists on both sides of the political spectrum, but guest host Michelle Buteau, who had celebrated 4th of July by eating a cake that said "America, Do Better B----" argued this was an indictment of the nation as a whole. "When you say it’s the best nation. The best nation for who? Because if we are celebrating 250 years, what are we exactly celebrating? Is what I want to know," Buteau said. "So I’m really glad that picture was taken, because that picture is how we feel walking into many rooms, down the street. That picture is how we feel and nobody will believe us. So look at that picture and understand how it feels." "The flag belongs to all of us," Griffin replied. PRO-TRUMP ARTIST UNLEASHES POWERFUL MESSAGE ABOUT AMERICAN FLAG, TOUTS MASSIVE OLD GLORY PAINTING In 2021, Hostin spoke on "The View" about the phenomenon of Black Americans feeling uncomfortable in neighborhoods with American flags, defending MSNBC analyst Mara Gay for her controversial admission that she felt it "disturbing" to see American flags, Trump flags, and condemnations of then-President Joe Biden in Long Island, New York. "When someone of color, a Black woman, is telling you her feelings, people need to listen and not, you know, repudiate it and not say, 'Well, that can’t be true,'" Hostin had said at the time, later adding, "When I drive into a neighborhood, and it’s not July 4th, and I’m not in a predominantly military household neighborhood and there are flags, American flags, everywhere, alongside Trump flags, alongside flags with stars in a circle, I feel threatened." "Because the message is very clear," she continued. "It’s a message of White supremacy. It’s a message of racism, and it’s a message of their country, not my country. I don’t understand why that would receive backlash. People need to listen when I am saying this is how I feel. This is my experience in this country." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c12c8c2ca79de23648369 Bruce Springsteen reignites Trump feud, says 'critical patriotism' defines a patriot te 2026-07-06T20:40:40.116Z Bruce Springsteen reignites Trump feud, says 'critical patriotism' defines a patriot Bruce Springsteen is wading into politics once again. A longtime foe of President Donald Trump and his administration, The Boss delved into his definition of true patriotism during his recent PBS special, "Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song." "I believe in critical patriotism," Springsteen said. "I believe that’s the definition of a patriot, you know, that you love your country so much that you are willing to look at it clearly, recognize its faults, encourage it to be a better place, and believe that you carry in your heart the country that is waiting." BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN APPEARS TO LEAVE CHRIS CHRISTIE HANGING IN VIRAL CONCERT MOMENT CAUGHT ON VIDEO White House officials directed Fox News Digital to an April Truth Social post from the president when asked for comment. "Bad, and very boring singer, Bruce Springsteen, who looks like a dried up prune who has suffered greatly from the work of a really bad plastic surgeon, has long had a horrible and incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome, sometimes referred to as TDS," the president wrote. "The guy is a total loser who spews hate against a President who won a Landslide Election, including the popular vote, all Seven Swing States, and 86% of the Counties across America. Under Sleepy Joe and the Dems, our Country was DEAD, and now we have the "hottest" Country, by far, anywhere in the World. MAGA SHOULD BOYCOTT HIS OVERPRICED CONCERTS, WHICH SUCK. SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. AMERICA IS BACK!!! President DJT." BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN TRASHED BY HOME STATE PAPER OVER EXPENSIVE ANTI-TRUMP CONCERTS While they've shared a war of words against each other in 2026 alone, Springsteen began criticizing Trump nearly a decade ago while stumping for former Secretary of State and once presidential hopeful, Hillary Clinton. The day after Trump's first inauguration and in solidarity with the global Women's March demonstrations, Springsteen said that he and the band stood with protestors. "We are the new American resistance," Springsteen told the crowd in Perth, Australia. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN'S FORMER DRUMMER PUSHES BACK ON THE BOSS'S POLITICAL ATTACKS ON TRUMP: 'GOTTA HAVE RESPECT' In 2019, the "Born in the U.S.A" singer laughed upon realizing Trump was mocking him on the campaign trail, but admitted that the country's affairs were not a comedic bit. "It's just frightening, you know? We're living in a frightening time," he told Gayle King on "CBS This Morning." "The stewardship of the nation is – has been thrown away to somebody who doesn't have a clue as to what that means." He added, "And unfortunately, we have somebody who I feel doesn't have a grasp of the deep meaning of what it means to be an American." The vocal Democrat backed Joe Biden in his 2020 vote for the White House and then endorsed Kamala Harris in 2024 while calling Trump "the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Earlier this year, Springsteen released an anti-ICE protest song, "Streets of Minneapolis," which he said was in honor of "innocent immigrant neighbors" and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were both shot and killed in January while protesting immigration crackdowns in Minneapolis. On the opening night of his "Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour" in Minnesota, Springsteen unleashed a number of political statements and told the crowd that we are "living through some very dark times." He offered a "prayer" for Trump and condemned political violence following the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting in April when suspected gunman Cole Allen reportedly stormed a security checkpoint and opened fire. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "We begin tonight with a prayer for our men and women in service overseas, we pray for their safe return," Springsteen told the crowd at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, per videos circulating online. "We also send out a prayer of thanks that our president, nor anyone in the administration, nor anyone attending, was injured at last night’s incident at the [White House] press correspondents’ dinner." He added, "We can disagree. We can be critical of those in power, and we can peacefully fight for our beliefs. But there is no place in any way, shape, or form for political violence of any kind in our beloved United States." During a recent show in New Jersey, Springsteen called on his audience to join in "choosing hope over fear, democracy over authoritarianism, the rule of law over lawlessness, ethics over unbridled corruption, resistance over complacency, truth over lies, unity over division and peace over war." Springsteen representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c0e40c2ca79de2364827d Caitlin Clark calls for full-time WNBA referees as officiating failures mount in 2026 te 2026-07-06T20:21:20.412Z Caitlin Clark calls for full-time WNBA referees as officiating failures mount in 2026 During last year’s All-Star Weekend, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert promised the league would fix its officiating problem. But nearly two months into the 2026 season, it appears everything is still a mess. Last year, poor officiating became one of the league's biggest storylines, overshadowing everything from playoff races to the WNBA Finals. Coaches publicly blasted referees, players openly questioned the consistency of calls, and Engelbert eventually acknowledged that something had to change. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE So the league assembled a task force of coaches and executives to address concerns over excessive physicality, freedom of movement and consistency in officiating. The WNBA also hired longtime official Eric Brewton as its new referee performance and development advisor. And yet, here we are again. Perhaps the best example came a couple of weeks ago, when Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark took a shot to the throat from Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas during a loose-ball sequence. Officials reviewed the play in real time and declined to assess a flagrant foul. Days later, the league upgraded the play to a Flagrant 2 and suspended Thomas for one game. Clark made it clear she believed officials got it wrong. "I did think it was a flagrant foul," she said. But she also said the issue extends far beyond one missed call. "It's kind of been a discussion for three years now, and I think we really need to do a better job protecting the people in this league," Clark said Friday. "I've been involved in a few of those plays, but there's been plenty of others across the league that haven't been called. You go back postgame or whatever it is, teams submit clips and nothing changes. I think overall the league has to do better." FORMER NBA DOCTOR WARNS OF DIRE CONSEQUENCES FOR CAITLIN CLARK IF HARD CONTACT ISSUES CONTINUE Clark also called for greater investment in officiating. "Overall, the league just has to do better and we have to invest in those areas," she said. "The technology can get better. We can treat the referees a little bit better. Pay them like they're full-time employees." The concerns don't stop with Clark. According to a report from The Athletic, coaches and general managers from eight different teams agreed that the quality of WNBA officiating remains subpar and that additional resources, accountability and investment are desperately needed. "Dangle a bigger carrot," one coach told the outlet. "Pay them more money. Go get better talent to come to the W. I don't think we have the best talent. We have the best league in the world, but we don't have the best talent." Others believe the league's review process is fundamentally broken. Teams can clip plays and submit them for review, but multiple sources told The Athletic that the system suffers from delays and produces little noticeable improvement from game to game. There have also been several high-profile officiating blunders this season. The Chicago Sky were reportedly informed that three critical calls during a June 20 loss to Dallas were all incorrect. In another game, officials failed to realize Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell had fouled out and allowed play to continue before Indiana could substitute her. "I hate to say it, but that's gross unawareness," USA Network analyst Meghan McPeak said during the broadcast. "This should never happen," WNBA legend Tamika Catchings added. Meanwhile, Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada couldn't hide her frustration after a loss to the Washington Mystics. "I'm going to get fined, but I don't care," Canada said. "Tonight, the officiating was awful." She even described one sequence where an official admitted to making the wrong call. "But that doesn't help me, because now I have two fouls," Canada said. That pretty much sums up where the WNBA finds itself right now. The league knew officiating had become a problem, so it formed a task force and (supposedly) implemented changes. It talked about protecting players and creating consistency. And yet players, coaches and executives are still having the exact same conversations they were having a year ago. Nobody is asking for perfection. Officiating professional basketball games is incredibly difficult. But for a league currently enjoying the most successful era in its history — expansions, record television audiences, a $3 billion media rights deal — something has to change. Maybe that means better training, better communication, a stronger review process and more clarity on what actually constitutes a foul. Maybe that means hiring full-time refs and paying them a living wage. A novel concept. But at some point, "we're working on it" doesn’t cut it anymore. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c0e19c2ca79de23648263 Platner Will Take Time to ‘Reflect’ on Campaign After Sexual Assault Accusation te 2026-07-06T20:20:41.500Z Platner Will Take Time to ‘Reflect’ on Campaign After Sexual Assault Accusation Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, called the allegation “false.” He did not say if he would continue his campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c0e06c2ca79de2364825a South Tucson looks to close budget deficit, Flowing Wells to approve spending plan te 2026-07-06T20:20:22.049Z South Tucson looks to close budget deficit, Flowing Wells to approve spending plan Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c0c0ec2ca79de236481f9 Here's where Tucsonans can find free & discounted food te 2026-07-06T20:11:58.532Z Here's where Tucsonans can find free & discounted food Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c0bfbc2ca79de236481f0 Medicaid again to cover non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood as GOP ban ends te 2026-07-06T20:11:39.074Z Medicaid again to cover non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood as GOP ban ends Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c0be7c2ca79de236481e7 Data center fights pit social values, democracy & capitalism against each other te 2026-07-06T20:11:19.615Z Data center fights pit social values, democracy & capitalism against each other Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c0bd4c2ca79de236481de Changes to immigration program for domestic violence victims impede safety, advocates say te 2026-07-06T20:11:00.162Z Changes to immigration program for domestic violence victims impede safety, advocates say Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c0bc0c2ca79de236481d5 Marana Town Council candidates to debate on Thursday te 2026-07-06T20:10:40.705Z Marana Town Council candidates to debate on Thursday Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c0bacc2ca79de236481bb Tucson skate park project breaks ground after 10 years te 2026-07-06T20:10:20.748Z Tucson skate park project breaks ground after 10 years A decade after Caleb Gutierrez first pitched the idea at a Tucson City Council meeting, the Cushing Street Skate Park broke ground June 30, setting the stage for Arizona's first shaded skate park beneath the Interstate 10 overpass west of downtown. Gutierrez said he attended countless meetings and presentations with various elected officials, and now, all his work to get the idea off the ground has paid off. A temporary fence was installed around the site at the start of June, with the June 30 groundbreaking marking the official start of construction. Over the next six months, crews will work on both the skate park and lighting improvements to the area, with completion estimated by the end of the year, according to Tucson Parks and Recreation. Gutierrez said the park is designed to mimic a street-style course, and its location under the Cushing Street underpass takes advantage of empty space in Tucson's metro area. "There won't be anything like it, this would be the first one in Arizona," he said. "It definitely will change the way we use the urban lifestyle of using these empty spaces and lots to have free shade while putting in new projects like other cities." In addition to advocacy from Gutierrez and the Skateboard Alliance, the project received funding from a combination of community donations, tribal support and public initiatives. Tucson Spotlight is free for every reader because donors make it possible. Join them. Members of the skateboarding community gathered June 30 to celebrate the start of construction of the $2.6 million shaded skate park, the first of its kind in the state. Marlon Bedoy / Tucson Spotlight. The park's roughly $2.6 million price tag included $1.5 million from the city of Tucson's capital improvement program. The remainder came from grants and donations from the Tohono O'odham Nation, the Mayor's Office, Ward 1's Budget de la Gente, Rio Nuevo, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and other local supporters. Despite city funding and local grants, Gutierrez said community support ultimately made the project possible. "With the community and the driven creativity with everybody, we've had events at hotels, parking lots, theaters, galleries, bars, you name it," he said. "We've just been having everyone reach out." Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz has been a big supporter of the project since before they were elected, saying there aren't many places where it's legal to skateboard, especially downtown. Santa Cruz hopes the park is a way to invest in the skating community. "To use this dead space to bring community back together is so important," they said. "Our skateboarding community is intergenerational, it's all ages, all genders, so we need more of this activation in our public spaces to keep all of our communities safe." Gutierrez first suggested the city invest in a skate park during a city council meeting in 2016. At the time, he was working at a Vans shoe store and was inspired by Vans' passion projects, an initiative where employees could submit video proposals for ideas and receive grants to help make them a reality. Gutierrez submitted his proposal for a skate park. He didn't win a grant from Vans, due to the lack of city approval and permits, but putting his idea out into the universe inspired him to keep pushing for the project at a local level. He said the project has been plagued by obstacles from the start. Caleb Gutierrez. right, who first pitched the idea of a skate park at a Tucson City Council meeting a decade ago, spoke during the June 30 groundbreaking. Marlon Bedoy / Tucson Spotlight. The park's location underneath a highway underpass means it requires approval and permits from multiple government bodies, including the Tucson City Council and Arizona Department of Transportation. Progress stalled in 2020 and 2021 because of a funding pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For Gutierrez and his supporters, it felt like the project was never going to happen. "Every time you go out somewhere, people are like 'When's the park going to happen?' There are people that just kind of gave it up and said it's never going to happen," he said. But the waning energy for the project only inspired Gutierrez to push harder. "Hearing the community say that, it kind of just makes you think of how to move forward and motivates you to keep going," he said. "Now they're seeing all the groundbreaking posts and everyone's thrilled now." The project was set to break ground last March after it was given the green light by ADOT and the Tucson City Council in February, but it was delayed again due to the need for approval from the Federal Highway Administration. Attendees of the groundbreaking ceremony look at plans for the park, which is designed to mimic a street-style course. Marlon Bedoy / Tucson Spotlight. Fifteen months later, the space is finally ready for construction to get underway. A decade after first pitching the idea, Gutierrez is still heavily involved with the skateboard community, now working as a freelance graphic designer and artist for two different skateboard companies. He hopes the skate park will inspire the next generation of Tucson skaters. "The park's going to be there for younger skaters to thrive and for people to go there everyday," he said. "The younger generation has the park to help them grow and develop their style wherever they decide what path to take with skateboarding." Santa Cruz said they hope this park shows people more projects like this are possible with advocacy and community support. "These things don't just happen on their own, it really takes the community leading the charge, working alongside their local government, their local elected officials to bring it to life," they said. "It needs a lot of coordination, a lot of fundraising, but at the end of the day, the benefit is immeasurable." Community members can track the park's construction progress on Instagram at @cushingstreetskatepark. Elias Bonilla is a journalism and political science major at the University of Arizona and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact him at ebonilla1500@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c09b9c2ca79de2364818d Bride wrestles key away from man accused of firing shots over groomsman eating meatballs with hands dispute te 2026-07-06T20:02:01.132Z Bride wrestles key away from man accused of firing shots over groomsman eating meatballs with hands dispute This is exactly why you bring the bear spray to a wedding. Had someone used it to calm people down after a heated exchange over a groomsman eating meatballs with his hands, perhaps nobody would have been shot. Love wasn't the only thing in the air at a Wisconsin wedding last month, bullets were as well. The reception included an unplanned shooting that sent two to the hospital and earned a 41-year-old man two felony charges. A groomsman had been spotted by a cousin of the bride in the kitchen area "eating meatballs directly with his hand," reports the local affiliate WISN. She says she told him to use a plate and that he responded by punching her. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It was apparently the type of wedding reception that was a couple of words away from throwing punches. The brother-in-law of the woman who was punched reportedly stepped in and during the exchange gunshots rang out. The alleged shooter was identified by multiple witnesses, including the bride, as a friend of the meatball-eating groomsman, Thomas Redrick Williams. When officers arrived on the scene, the criminal complaint states that the bride walked up and handed them a key fob. She had witnessed the fight, she had heard the gunshot, and she had seen a man she knew as "Boog" leave the kitchen with a gun. How did she get the key fob, and what did it have to do with anything? She had wrestled it away from the man with the gun as he was attempting to drive off. He then fled on foot. Two other witnesses gave their accounts of the shooting to police. As of last week, reports Law & Crime, police have issued a warrant for Williams' arrest and were still looking for him. He's facing two counts of first-degree reckless injury with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and bail jumping. It just goes to show that sometimes asking someone to use a plate instead of their hands to eat meatballs is asking for too much. Who knew? Other than the bride who seemed to be unfazed by the reception shooting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c09a5c2ca79de23648184 Raleigh mayor considers youth curfew following teen takeover, violent July 4th weekend te 2026-07-06T20:01:41.672Z Raleigh mayor considers youth curfew following teen takeover, violent July 4th weekend The mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, is weighing whether to impose a curfew for minors following a series of shootings and chaotic events over the Independence Day weekend, in which several fights broke out and nine people were shot amid a series of teen takeovers across the country. The violence over the holiday weekend prompted Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell to tell WRAL News she's considering enacting a curfew for those aged 17 and under. "As Mayor, I am grateful for the actions of the Raleigh Police officers in response to the situations of juvenile violence across the city on the night of July 4 and the morning of July 5," Cowell told the news outlet. "Clearly, Raleigh is not exempt from the incidents of youth violence that are occurring across the country. We need to talk with the youth, their parents, schools, and the broader community to understand the root causes and to better coordinate strategies." 'MAYHEM' ERUPTS IN WEALTHY COASTAL ENCLAVE AS HUNDREDS ARRESTED IN MASSIVE TAKEOVER DURING JULY FOURTH WEEKEND One approach, she said, may be a youth curfew for those 17 years old and under, which other cities in North Carolina have implemented. City leaders were exploring "many approaches" that are expected to be discussed at Tuesday's City Council meeting, the mayor said. Fox News Digital has reached out to Cowell's office. Around 5,000 teenagers showed up in Brier Creek and another 5,000 in Glenwood South, with half residing outside the city, the Raleigh Police Department said Sunday. NORTH CHARLESTON OFFICER ATTACKED BY CROWD IN VIRAL VIDEO AFTER GUNFIRE ERUPTS AT BLOCK PARTY Raleigh police officers initially responded just after 10:05 p.m. Saturday to reports of a fight near a movie theater and nearby stores. The incident stemmed from a "teen takeover," a social media-driven phenomenon where massive crowds of youths coordinate to suddenly congregate at public spaces like beaches, malls, or restaurants. A large fight broke out, followed by gunshots. One adult was shot and another was injured by shattered glass caused by the shooting, police said. A juvenile was found with a gun and detained, but investigators don't believe the teen was one of the shooters. Hours later, at 1:35 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to multiple shootings. Six people were shot but were expected to survive. At around 4:30 a.m., two people were shot following a fight at a gas station, police said. They were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests were made. Investigations into the shootings are ongoing, police said. In a Monday post on X, Cowell called teen takeovers a "disturbing national trend." "Now in #raleighnc . Grateful to @raleighpolice for bringing back order & protecting public. @raleighgov & whole community have work ahead to engage with youth to prevent future occurrences," she wrote. An Instagram post from Milk Bar, a bar in the Glenwood South area, said the actions of a few ruined the peace for patrons in the area. "While we had zero safety incidents inside Milk Bar, we made the proactive decision alongside other businesses to close our doors, to protect our patrons and staff from the surrounding unrest," the post states. "Gun violence and reckless behavior have no place in our nightlife scene. WE CAN DO BETTER, RALEIGH!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c097ec2ca79de23648178 Here’s the latest. te 2026-07-06T20:01:02.305Z Here’s the latest. A judge will determine whether there is enough evidence to go to trial. Mr. Kirk’s widow and parents are expected to be in court. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c096ac2ca79de2364816e Who Was Charlie Kirk? te 2026-07-06T20:00:42.792Z Who Was Charlie Kirk? Mr. Kirk, an influential right-wing activist, has become a modern-day martyr for conservative evangelical Christians. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c0956c2ca79de23648164 Efforts to Help Smokers Quit Stall Under Trump te 2026-07-06T20:00:22.854Z Efforts to Help Smokers Quit Stall Under Trump The C.D.C.’s tobacco control office has been shut for more than a year. After its most prominent antismoking campaign went off the air, calls to 1-800-QUIT-NOW lines have plummeted. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c0736c2ca79de23648116 Explosive sexual assault allegation rocks Platner campaign ahead of key deadline in crucial Senate race te 2026-07-06T19:51:18.831Z Explosive sexual assault allegation rocks Platner campaign ahead of key deadline in crucial Senate race Rumors are swirling on social media about the future of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after several of his events were canceled and a report from Politico accused the candidate of sexual assault ahead of a key deadline in the race.  Maine resident Jenny Racicot, 41, told Politico over the course of three interviews that Platner forced her to have sex five years ago, a claim that Platner denied in the story. Additionally, the report says that a man Raciot dated afterward confirmed she had told him about the incident, which was also corroborated by emails between Racicot and her therapist.  "I remember him grabbing my pelvis and being really forceful of me," Racicot told the outlet about the incident, which allegedly took place while the two were intoxicated. "I remember the specific moment where I thought to myself, like, ‘This is no longer my choice.’" In a statement to Politico, Platner said, "These allegations are troubling, serious, and false. Any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically untrue." ‘HE HATED WOMEN’: EXPLOSIVE ABUSE, NEW NAZI TATTOO ALLEGATIONS FROM EXES ROCK PLATNER'S CAMPAIGN Over the last few days, multiple Platner events over the 4th of July holiday weekend and Monday were canceled without an official explanation or comment from the campaign, Bangor Daily News reported on Monday, other than one event organizer saying that an event in Gorman was canceled due to Platner "not feeling well." The news of the canceled events led conservative outlets and pundits to speculate whether there is an underlying reason for the cancellations. "Graham Platner cancels MULTIPLE scheduled town hall events as progressive allies tease another scandal is about to hit his campaign," the Maine Wire news outlet posted on X. "Augusta town hall for last night - CANCELED Gorham town hall tonight - CANCELED Sanford town hall tonight - CANCELED. There are no other upcoming events listed on his FB page, or on Mobilize." "Graham Platner no-showed Fourth of July celebrations across Maine," the National Republican Senatorial Committee posted on X in response to the Maine Wire post. "Now, he's canceling everything else. We wouldn't want to be seen in public either… " "A well-placed source told us that Graham Platner is dropping out of the Maine Senate race this week," the Washington Reporter posted on X. "Note that Platner has yet to release his Q2 fundraising totals, a sign he may have underperformed expectations. " FORMER PRIMARY RIVAL RESURFACES TO CHALLENGE SCANDAL-PLAGUED GRAHAM PLATNER IN MAINE SENATE RACE Fox News Digital reached out to the Platner campaign for comment on both the canceled events and the Politico report.  In addition to the online rumors, predictions on the online prediction market Polymarket surged over the weekend, with users betting that Platner would drop out before the midterms. Platner has been at the center of multiple controversies since launching his campaign, including infidelity, alleged physical abuse of an ex-girlfriend, a Nazi-linked tattoo, disparaging comments about the military, referring to himself as a "communist", scrutiny over his working-class bonafides, and a variety of inflammatory posts on a deleted Reddit account. Despite the controversies, Platner has held a polling lead on incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins, although a recent Fox News Poll showed only 44% of respondents believing he has "good character" while 47% said he is "too extreme" for the state. Now that Platner has won the Democratic primary, the next key date is 5 p.m. on Monday, July 13. Under Maine law, if Platner formally withdraws as the Democratic nominee by that deadline, the Maine Democratic Party can replace him on the general election ballot by selecting a new nominee through its party process, with the replacement required to be chosen by July 27. If he remains the nominee past the July 13 deadline, the party generally loses its ability to substitute another candidate through the normal replacement process, except in limited circumstances defined under state law. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c0723c2ca79de2364810a Israel fortifies border with Jordan as Iran seeks new terror path te 2026-07-06T19:50:59.371Z Israel fortifies border with Jordan as Iran seeks new terror path JORDAN VALLEY: After Hamas’ terrorist invasion of Israel’s southern border on Oct. 7, 2023, the Jewish state created the 96th army division to thwart new security threats along its border with Jordan. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) granted Fox News Digital exclusive access to military bases that are on the frontlines in the fight against Iran’s regime, terrorism, narcotics and weapons smuggling, as well as illegal entry of Palestinians seeking work in Israel. While the "Jordanian border is a peace border," an IDF spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "There is a strategic competition over Jordan. The other side [Iran’s regime] understands it is a peaceful border and a strategic advantage for any of our enemies who want to be there." Jordan and Israel reached a peace agreement in 1994. JORDAN REMAINS ‘LAST HOLDOUT’ AS IRAN LOOKS TO CREATE NEW ‘TERROR FRONT' ON ISRAELI BORDER The longevity of Mideast peace is at stake in the oppressive heat of the biblically rich history of the Jordan Valley, where Joshua led the Jews into Israel. The Jordan Valley frequently appears in Scripture. John the Baptist led his ministry and baptisms, including Jesus’, in the Valley. "Tourists come to explore it [Jordan Valley region]," said the military official. As a result of the origins of Christianity and Judaism, the Jordan Valley has been labeled the "Original Bible Belt." During Israel’s seven-front war against Iran and its allies, Fox News Digital reported that the regime and Hamas sought to destabilize Jordan, according to Mideast experts. US ALLY JORDAN ROCKED BY PRO-HAMAS, MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD PROTESTS OVER GAZA WAR In 2024, Jordan experienced protests in support of the Hamas terrorist organization. After Hamas slaughtered over 1,200 people on 10/7, including more than 40 Americans, the IDF is reactivating 45 military bases spread out between Israel and Jordan. The IDF said the bases were built after the 1967 Six-Day War and their operation was" discontinued in the late 1990s. IDF Division 96 oversees the sprawling bases filled with bunkers in the Jordan Valley. An IDF spokesperson told Fox News Digital that "Since the beginning of the year, Division 96 has thwarted more than 20 smuggling attempts involving weapons and narcotics." According to the military official, "All walks of life come here [Jordan Valley]. The army’s job is to make sure that everybody can live here in peace." Division 96 covers 250 air miles and approximately 242.3 miles of territory, said the IDF spokesperson. The IDF created Division 96 a little more than a year ago. The IDF spokesperson said that a critical piece of its multilayered defense is to build a new wall. "The army took everything we learned from 10/7 and revamped the wall." The military official added the construction of the wall helps to explain why Palestinians are seeking to illegally enter Israel for employment: "They see the wall and realize that their time is now up to come in." ISRAEL DEFENSE CHIEF WARNS STRIKES ON IRAN COULD RESUME SOON, SIGNALS CAMPAIGN NOT OVER He stressed there are legal entry points into Israel from the Jordanian side. The multipronged new Israeli border system in the Jordan Valley is demarcated by three layers. The first layer is a military outpost, like the facility Fox News Digital toured. Named "European Goldfinch," it is situated across from the defunct historical Adams Bridge, where two Jordanian military outposts are within eyesight. The second layer of defense is the construction of a wall. And the third line of defense is the military bases that lodges Division 96. The IDF official said that the army also increased the number of reserve soldiers. The Israeli army built another five battalions of soldiers who were never engaged in service or finished their service and wish to return to duty. The reservists "understood the point of history we are in" and their "love for Israel," said the IDF spokesperson. During Israel’s war with Iran, the clerical regime’s forces fired missiles into the Jordan Valley. The bunkers located in the outposts served as a refuge from Iran’s rockets. The military bases inspected by Fox News Digital are located in Area C in the disputed West Bank territory, referred to by many Israelis by the region’s biblical names as Judea and Samaria. Nearly 500,000 Israelis and around 300,000 Palestinians live in Area C, which makes up 60% of the total area of Judea and Samaria. The Oslo Accords, which were signed between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in 1993, stipulated military and civilian control over Area C was absorbed by the IDF. The IDF spokesperson said that "We have the same agenda as Jordan: To keep the border peaceful." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c06fbc2ca79de236480e8 Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch on the fight to split off models from agents te 2026-07-06T19:50:19.950Z Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch on the fight to split off models from agents "The reality is, when you're optimizing for production, you start looking at a price/performance," Guillermo Rauch tells TechCrunch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c0541c2ca79de236480b6 Walker Buehler targets home-field rebound as San Diego Padres host Arizona Diamondbacks in .500 showdown te 2026-07-06T19:42:57.149Z Walker Buehler targets home-field rebound as San Diego Padres host Arizona Diamondbacks in .500 showdown We were able to steal a win yesterday in the Twins vs. Yankees game. It was a fairly nerve-wracking game because I took the under. The Twins ended up scoring six runs, and then the Yankees scored one late to get it to seven runs. Luckily, we were able to get the bullpen to close the doors. I am hopeful we can keep this luck on our side as we've snuck in a few close calls lately. Tonight, we get a new series between the Diamondbacks and the Padres. With a win tonight, the Arizona Diamondbacks will be back to .500 at 45-45. They have been bad on the road, struggling to a 17-25 road record. I think that Arizona has done a very good job on offense this season, despite trading away quite a few players over the past year. They still have a lot of talent on the roster, but the question has to be asked if they are going to make more trades soon. Ketel Marte is a guy who has had his name floating around the trade rumors quite a bit. He could be a good addition to most playoff teams. However, if the Diamondbacks want to go the other way, they can add pitching to try to improve on their team's 4.28 ERA. Even if the Diamondbacks add Tarik Skubal, which isn't likely, they would still be a very long shot to make the postseason via the division. They have a better chance at getting one of the three Wild Card spots. Today's starter is Brandon Pfaadt, who is not in the same realm as Skubal (but, then again, who is). For the season, Pfaadt has bounced between the bullpen and the rotation. This is just his fifth start of the season, but he is coming off a start against the Giants. He went 5.1 innings, allowed three hits, and just one solo homer. He faced the Padres earlier in the season and went three innings, allowing four earned runs. The San Diego Padres are in an identical spot to the Diamondbacks. With a win here, they will get back to .500 for the season. The Padres have to be one of the most frustrating teams in baseball. On paper, they should be one of the most elite clubs in baseball. They have a ton of talented hitters and a few reliable arms, but for whatever reason, it seems like every season is a struggle. Perhaps it is a lack of power from some key guys like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts. Maybe it is that Manny Machado is batting .189. There could be a chance that all three of those guys return to their normal production and propel the Padres to another postseason appearance. In order to do that, they will need help from their pitching staff. One of the main guys that they will lean on is today's starter, Walker Buehler. For the year, Buehler is 5-4 with a 4.61 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. He has been a better pitcher at home than he has on the road, though. When pitching in San Diego, he has thrown to a 3.13 ERA. He had a great June, but his first July start, he was rocked. He allowed nine earned runs on seven hits over four innings. He has to be looking to get back on the mound and rebound from that rough outing. He hasn't faced the Diamondbacks this season. PADRES' FERNANDO TATIS JR SNAPS HOME RUN DROUGHT WITH THUNDEROUS DINGER: 'ABOUT F---ING TIME' Over his career, Pfaadt has allowed Padres hitters to bat .258 against him with four homers and 18 RBIs. I mentioned Machado's struggles this season, but he is hitting .368 against Pfaadt. Bogaerts is hitting just .167 against him. Jake Cronenworth is another one who might be worth adding to your daily lineups or prop bets, as he is hitting .409 against Pfaadt. Buehler has been much better against the Diamondbacks hitters, holding them to a .194 average over 98 at-bats. Pavin Smith has been particularly bad, going 1-for-15 against him. Smith isn't plus money for the night, so I'll avoid that prop. For the actual game, I'm planning to play the Padres at -124. I think Buehler will rebound from his horrendous last start. I also think his history, coupled with his home performances, give San Diego the edge in this game. Give me the Padres -124. 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/6a4c052dc2ca79de236480ad Rumors about Platner's future in critical Senate race swirl after canceled events ahead of key deadline te 2026-07-06T19:42:37.698Z Rumors about Platner's future in critical Senate race swirl after canceled events ahead of key deadline Rumors are swirling on social media about the future of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after several of his events were canceled, and the race approaches a deadline related to whether the scandal-plagued Democrat can be replaced on the ballot. Multiple Platner events over the 4th of July holiday weekend as of Monday were canceled without an official explanation or comment from the campaign, Bangor Daily News reported on Monday, other than one event organizer saying that an event in Gorman was canceled due to Platner "not feeling well." The news of the canceled events led to conservative outlets and pundits to speculate whether there is an underlying reason for the cancellations. "Graham Platner cancels MULTIPLE scheduled town hall events as progressive allies tease another scandal is about to hit his campaign," the Maine Wire news outlet posted on X. "Augusta town hall for last night - CANCELED Gorham town hall tonight - CANCELED Sanford town hall tonight - CANCELED. There are no other upcoming events listed on his FB page, or on Mobilize." ‘HE HATED WOMEN’: EXPLOSIVE ABUSE, NEW NAZI TATTOO ALLEGATIONS FROM EXES ROCK PLATNER'S CAMPAIGN "Graham Platner no-showed Fourth of July celebrations across Maine," the National Republican Senatorial Committee posted on X in response to the Maine Wire post. "Now, he's canceling everything else. We wouldn't want to be seen in public either… " "A well-placed source told us that Graham Platner is dropping out of the Maine Senate race this week," the Washington Reporter posted on X. "Note that Platner has yet to release his Q2 fundraising totals, a sign he may have underperformed expectations. " FORMER PRIMARY RIVAL RESURFACES TO CHALLENGE SCANDAL-PLAGUED GRAHAM PLATNER IN MAINE SENATE RACE Fox News Digital reached out to the Platner campaign for comment. Bangor Daily News also reported that "multiple Democrats" believed a damaging news story focused on Platner was set to come out on Monday or Tuesday and predictions on the online prediction market Polymarket surged over the weekend, with users betting that Platner would drop out before the midterms. Platner has been at the center of multiple controversies since launching his campaign, including infidelity, alleged physical abuse of an ex-girlfriend, a Nazi-linked tattoo, disparaging comments about the military, referring to himself as a "communist", scrutiny over his working-class bonafides, and a variety of inflammatory posts on a deleted Reddit account. Despite the controversies, Platner has held a polling lead on incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins, although a recent Fox News Poll showed only 44% of respondents believing he has "good character" while 47% said he is "too extreme" for the state. Now that Platner has won the Democratic primary, the next key date is 5 p.m. on Monday, July 13. Under Maine law, if Platner formally withdraws as the Democratic nominee by that deadline, the Maine Democratic Party can replace him on the general election ballot by selecting a new nominee through its party process, with the replacement required to be chosen by July 27. If he remains the nominee past the July 13 deadline, the party generally loses its ability to substitute another candidate through the normal replacement process, except in limited circumstances defined under state law. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c051ac2ca79de236480a4 Media figures melt down over Trump involvement with FIFA as US star Folarin Balogun set to play te 2026-07-06T19:42:18.236Z Media figures melt down over Trump involvement with FIFA as US star Folarin Balogun set to play Many journalists, political correspondents and pundits have expressed outrage that President Donald Trump pressed FIFA on the plight of USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun ahead of Monday’s showdown with Belgium.  Balogun received a red card during the U.S. win over Bosnia and Herzegovina last week for stepping on the ankle of a defender while trying to corral a ball. The controversial card — which mandated Balogun miss the rest of the game and the next game as well — was issued after a VAR review, and amid the uproar, a source told Fox News that Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino and asked that FIFA review the play. On Sunday, the reversal was announced and the typical one-game suspension was nullified.  Trump Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik and White House task force leader Andrew Giuliani put together a team of lawyers outside the White House to challenge the use of slow-motion replay to give Balogun the red card, according to OutKick founder and Fox News contributor Clay Travis.  Infantino said in a statement Monday that he spoke with Trump and noted that "FIFA’s judicial bodies are independent" and "operate autonomously, apply the FIFA Disciplinary Code, and decide cases based on the applicable regulations and the specific facts before them." The media onslaught was at full tilt by then, however. BANNED FORMER FIFA PRESIDENT CRITICIZES ORGANIZATION'S DECISION ON FOLARIN BALOGUN "Morning Joe" co-host Jon Lemire expressed concern that "karma" would come back to haunt the United States team. "This certainly helps the U.S. on the field, but the karma is bad. The karma is very bad… This U.S. run so far has been magical. This decision may help us extend it, but suddenly the feeling is a little bit off," Lemire said.  "I think the president has misunderstood the beautiful game, part of it is that you don’t always get the call you want. There’s real disappointment. There’s the hope that kills you. This is part of the beauty of soccer. And the point is that you have to triumph over what are often perceived to be unfair calls," Washington Post columnist Kate Andrews said on MS NOW.  Former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann responded, "So the World Cup is fixed? Got it." FIFA DISMISSES BELGIUM APPEAL OVER DECISION ON USA'S FOLARIN BALOGUN "Totally normal and not corrupt or dodgy or biased at all," journalist Mehdi Hasan sarcastically wrote to caption a report that Trump called Infantino.  New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof declared, "This will appear to the world as favoritism and as FIFA bowing to political influence. If the U.S. wins, I fear that much of the world will see it as a win with an asterisk and as Trump’s America making its own rules even in the sports world." ABC News contributor Donna Brazile wrote, "Terrible decision to involve the White House into this. Just horrible." Others focused on Balogun being a birthright citizen.  "The irony of Trump calling FIFA to overturn a red card for Balogun because he knows the U.S. can’t win without Balogun, who only qualifies for the U.S. team because of birthright citizenship, which Trump just tried to overturn," journalist Julia Loffe wrote.  ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Radio host Courtney Theriault added, "Donald Trump calling FIFA to overturn the suspension of noted birthright citizen Folarin Balogun the same week SCOTUS rules against him on eliminating birthright citizenship is peak Trump." "Possible corruption and cheating aside, hilarious that the Trump administration were allegedly pushing hard to reinstate a player who is a literal birthright citizen. His pregnant mother gave birth to him on a visit because the airline wouldn’t let her board her return flight," Hasan wrote.  Many others took to social media with thoughts: Trump told reporters Monday he didn't tell FIFA to do anything and said he didn't believe the red card was the proper call. "I didn’t tell him what to do. I don’t believe he made the decision. I think it was a committee that made the decision, and they made the right decision because, No. 1, it wasn’t a foul, and you want to see a game with your best players," he said. A win on Monday would send the U.S. to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2002. Fox News Digital’s Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c0506c2ca79de2364809b Carrie Underwood doesn't skip leg day, spicy Sophie Cunningham & why Trump's World Cup meddling is a win-win te 2026-07-06T19:41:58.781Z Carrie Underwood doesn't skip leg day, spicy Sophie Cunningham & why Trump's World Cup meddling is a win-win What a loaded weekend. Lordy, I don't even know where to begin! America's 250th. Fourth of July. Trump vs. FIFA. The Marlins did something downright unacceptable yesterday afternoon. NASCAR last night. USA soccer tonight. Holiday shmoliday! The news-cycle doesn't sleep just because the calendar says it's supposed to, and she certainly didn't sleep this weekend. Let's dive in. Welcome to a Monday Nightcaps — the one where Carrie Underwood shows America she doesn't skip leg day during a patriotic performance at the John Deere Classic. What else? I've got fallout from Trump's phone call to FIFA, including why I think the move was such a no-brainer, Sophie Cunningham's perfect response to the WNBA nonsense, and this Marlins manager should be fired TODAY after what he pulled Sunday afternoon. Seriously. This got buried in the FIFA news-of-the-day, but it deserves some attention. And now, it'll get it! Grab you any beer for tonight's game (as long as it's not Anheuser-Busch!) and settle in for a Monday 'Cap! Normally, I love AB. Duh. If you've been in this class long enough, you know I'm a Busch Light purist. (Although, I will admit that I bought a sixer of Coors Banquet this weekend because it just felt right). That being said ... all bets are off tonight. It's USA vs. Belgium. Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. True story. Can't have that tonight. Like Trump, I know nothing about soccer. Nothing. Nada. Don't pretend to. But I know our fellas need all the support they can get, and if that means a small, one-day boycott of AB, then I'm happy to do it. It's called making sacrifices, Libs. Look it up! Now, speaking of the Libs and Trump and tonight's game ... let's check in with Donald J. Trump, who has, amazingly, made himself the center of attention: Incredible. Just when you start to think he's lost his fastball, he paints the corners with 99. How does he do it? "I think the referee’s call was horrible and nobody talks about that. They talk about the red card like it’s fine. The referee’s decision to red card, I didn’t know what the hell a red card was and when I found out I said, ‘You gotta be kidding.’… I said, ‘Wow, that’s a lot of power, that’s terrible.’ And then I looked at his past and it wasn’t so great." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Look, this was such a win-win for Trump politically. Let's just be honest. There really is no bad outcome from him interfering in FIFA and World Cup matters. None. Scenario A: USA wins tonight, Trump continues to be praised, and probably shows up at the next game and gets a massive standing ovation in what would be the most-watched broadcast of the year. The left implodes. Scenario B: USA loses tonight, and the fake-Americans on the left show their true colors by cheering on Belgium because they can't stand the thought of siding with Trump on anything. The Republicans use all the fake-outrage to their advantage leading up to the 2026 midterms. Scenario C: Trump's sudden involvement pulls his core fanbase into the World Cup because they don't care otherwise, and further galvanizes the country. This one is already happening, by the way, because I've spent 500 words writing about SOCCER on a Monday in July. And for those of you who don't think a Democrat would ever go against the US of A, buddy, think AGAIN: Incredible. Just imagine, for a second, waking up in the morning and doing something like that on the weekend of America's 250th birthday? These people are NUTS. Truly unhinged. The TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) is OFF THE CHARTS right now. Again, it's a win-win for him. Easiest call ever, frankly. What a birthday weekend! OK, let's move it along, because we've all got a game to gear up for in a few hours. I know most of you missed it, but I will not let Marlins manager Clayton McCullough off the hook for this nonsense he pulled yesterday by pulling a pitcher in the middle of a PERFECT GAME: Just ridiculous. What happened to the game we all loved? Pulling a pitcher in the middle of a perfect game is indefensible. Do you know how rare perfect games are? This wasn't a no-hitter. Those are a dime a dozen at this point. But perfect games almost never happen. In fact, there have only been 24 official perfect games in MLB history. Twenty-four! Baseball has been around for a century, give or take. It's really been around for much longer, but we'll just go back 100 years to make it a nice, round number. In that time, we've only seen 24 (!!!) perfect games. And Clayton McCullough robbed us of a chance to see No. 25. Fans were furious. Players, I would hope, ARE furious. And guess what? The Marlins nearly BLEW it! They barely won the game: Just pathetic. McCullough, by the way, had this to say after the game: "Going into this game, 90-plus a batter was a pitch count that I felt comfortable with him coming back off the time on the IL, and us looking to play beyond the regular season," he said. "Eury's going to be an important part of that. "There was a part of my heartstrings pulling at his opportunity to keep on going, but I have to think about Eury, one, and our organization, our team, and what's best moving forward to give us a chance to continue to win games. So I made more of a calculated decision with where he was with the pitch count to take him out." Bologna. It wasn't like he was at 120 pitches! He was at 90. That's peanuts. This wasn't his first game back off the IL. This was his third. At the very least, you let him go back out there and take it one batter at a time. What if he gets through the next inning in 10 pitches? Indefensible. Make Baseball Great Again! OK, two quickies on the way out. First? You didn't think we'd go a day without WNBA drama, did you? As per usual, Sophie Cunningham has the correct take on all the whining from Alyssa Thomas about internet trolls: "At the end of the day, you're in an entertainment business, that's when mental toughness comes in. If you're gonna live by praise, you're gonna die by the hate. I think that's on the individual person to have mental toughness. "Some people can deal with it, some people can't. And I think you can see the ones who can't. And unfortunately there are some who can't, and it's not beneficial to them." Amen. Thank you, Sophie. All this whining about online hate and fans being mean and blah, blah, blah. It's nonsense. The WNBA isn't reinventing the wheel here. This isn't the first time athletes have ever had to deal with mean fans, or online trolls, or idiots behind a keyboard. This has been happening FOREVER! I'm not saying it's right. It's not. I'm saying if you're really "upset" about it, you need to get thicker skin and toughen up. That's what Sophie is saying, too, by the way. Her statement may have been a little more buttoned-up, but we both arrived at the same destination. Once again, she nailed it. OK, that's it for today. What a weekend. What a start to the week! I think we're in for a special night. Take us home, Carrie Underwood! OutKick Nightcaps is a daily column set to run Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. (roughly, we’re not robots). Any way this turns out bad for Trump? Email me at Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c04f3c2ca79de23648092 Who is Turkey's Erdoğan? How NATO's most unpredictable leader keeps reinventing himself te 2026-07-06T19:41:39.325Z Who is Turkey's Erdoğan? How NATO's most unpredictable leader keeps reinventing himself As President Donald Trump heads to Ankara, Turkey, for the upcoming NATO summit, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is again at the center of alliance politics.  Trump has praised Erdoğan as "a friend" and "a respected leader," underscoring a relationship that could shape defense talks between Washington and Turkey, including Turkey’s long-running effort to restore deeper military cooperation.  The moment highlights the remarkable position Erdoğan occupies today: Once regarded as one of NATO’s most troublesome allies after taking delivery of the Russian S-400 missile defense system in 2019, Turkey has become increasingly difficult for the alliance to sideline as the war in Ukraine drags on, instability grips the Middle East and the Black Sea grows more strategic.  For many, however, Erdoğan remains an enigma. Rather than being driven by a fixed worldview, experts argue, Erdoğan repeatedly has reinvented himself politically, adopting whichever ideology best serves his overriding objective: remaining in power.  TURKEY DETAINS OVER 200 SUSPECTS, INCLUDING ALLEGED ISIS MILITANTS, IN SWEEPING RAID AHEAD OF NATO SUMMIT Erdoğan has ruled Turkey for more than two decades, evolving from an Istanbul mayor with Islamist roots into a pro-European reformer, then a nationalist strongman, and now a pivotal NATO power broker courted by Trump.  To supporters, he restored Turkey's global stature. To critics, he hollowed out its democracy while jailing rivals, journalists and activists. But Erdoğan's most defining trait, experts say, may be less ideology than survival. Is he an Islamist? A nationalist? A Western ally? A Russian partner? An authoritarian? Perhaps the most important thing to understand about Erdoğan is that he has been all of those things — at different moments, according to Gönül Tol, founding director of the Middle East Institute's Turkey Program and author of "Erdoğan's War: A Strongman's Struggle at Home and in Syria."  "He's not an ideological man," Tol told Fox News Digital. "He's very pragmatic, first and foremost a populist." SIX KURDISH FIGHTERS KILLED IN IRGC AMBUSH AS CLASHES SPREAD ACROSS WESTERN IRAN Erdoğan’s roots lie in Turkey’s Islamist political movement. Educated at an Imam Hatip religious school, he entered politics through National Outlook, a right-wing Islamist movement founded by Necmettin Erbakan, and eventually became mayor of Istanbul as a member of Erbakan’s Welfare Party. But after founding the AKP, or Justice and Development Party, in 2001, Erdoğan abandoned the Islamist label, presenting himself instead as a "conservative democrat" committed to economic reform and closer ties with Europe — a shift that experts say marked the first of several political reinventions. When Erdoğan and his Justice and Development Party first swept to power in 2002, Turkey was seeking membership in the European Union, military influence over politics was shrinking, and Erdoğan promised democratic reforms, economic modernization and closer ties with the West. Many liberals and centrists initially supported him. "He often said, 'I'm not an Islamist anymore. I'm a conservative democrat,'" Tol said. "And that brand really served him well." Those early years transformed both Turkey's economy and Erdoğan's popularity. TRUMP BETS ON FORMER NATO TROUBLEMAKER AS TURKEY'S STRATEGIC VALUE SURGES After consolidating power, Erdoğan began another political transformation. Following the Arab Spring in 2011, he increasingly portrayed himself as a champion of political Islam, backing Islamist movements across the Middle East while presenting himself domestically as the defender of Turkey's conservative religious majority. "He wanted to inject more Islam into public life, into education," Tol said. "He was using this more Islamist narrative ... the goal was always to acquire more power." That anti-Western turn went beyond rhetoric.  In 2016, Erdoğan accused the U.S.-led coalition of supporting terrorist groups in Syria, including ISIS and Kurdish militias that Turkey considers terrorist organizations— an allegation the State Department dismissed as "ludicrous," according to Reuters. His increasingly vocal support for Hamas and sharp criticism of Israel became defining features of his foreign policy.  "The perpetrators of the massacre and the destruction taking place in Gaza are those providing unlimited support for Israel," Erdoğan said in 2023, adding that Israel's attacks and those backing them amounted to "murder and mental illness," according to Reuters. Tol cautions against viewing those positions alone as evidence that Erdoğan remains primarily motivated by Islamism.  "Anti-Israel sentiment cuts across ideological lines in Turkey," she said, arguing that Erdoğan's foreign policy has consistently reflected political calculation more than religious doctrine. TRUMP'S TURKEY ARMS SALE PROPOSAL SPARKS CONGRESSIONAL QUESTIONS BEFORE NATO SUMMIT As Turkey's economy slowed and regional ambitions faltered, Erdoğan pivoted once again. He embraced Turkish nationalism, built alliances with hardline nationalist parties and cultivated the image of an indispensable strongman capable of restoring Turkey's historical influence. Supporters credit him with transforming Turkey into a regional power. "He does have genuine support," Tol said, estimating his support at roughly 35%. Some supporters depend on government assistance and patronage networks built under his rule. Others believe Erdoğan restored dignity to conservative religious Turks who long felt marginalized by the country's secular establishment. Still others view his increasingly assertive foreign policy as proof Turkey has reclaimed its place on the world stage. "They think, 'We have become a world-class nation,'" Tol said. "'Everyone is praising our president. Turkey is a big player.'" While Erdoğan continues to command a loyal political base, critics say the price has been Turkey's democratic institutions. Authorities increasingly have used courts and criminal investigations to sideline political opponents, including Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, whose arrest earlier in 2026 triggered nationwide demonstrations, according to Human Rights Watch. The organization says the government has intensified efforts to weaken Turkey's main opposition party despite its strong performance in the 2024 municipal elections. TRUMP'S PERSONAL FEUDS WITH ALLIES FROM ITALY TO ISRAEL REVEAL HOW PERSONALITY DRIVES HIS FOREIGN POLICY Today, Erdoğan finds himself in another political transformation. After years of anti-Western rhetoric and disputes with Washington, Turkey has worked to repair relations with the United States and Europe. That rhetoric was once central to Erdoğan's posture.  He accused the U.S.-led coalition in Syria of supporting terrorist groups, blasted Washington's sanctions over Turkey's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system, calling them a "hostile attack" on Turkey's sovereign rights and defense industry, and repeatedly accused Western governments of enabling Israel's war in Gaza. The shift comes as Turkey's strategic importance has grown dramatically. The S-400 purchase remains at the center of one of the biggest unresolved disputes between Washington and Ankara. After Turkey took delivery of the Russian system in 2019, the U.S. expelled Turkey from the F-35 fighter jet program and later imposed sanctions on Turkey's defense procurement agency. Former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey James Jeffrey recently told Fox News Digital that restoring Turkey to the F-35 program remains far more complicated than other defense deals because operating the Russian-made S-400 alongside America's most advanced stealth fighter could expose sensitive U.S. technology. "The F-35 is a different issue," Jeffrey said, arguing that the problem is technical, not merely political. Turkey controls the Bosporus and Dardanelles, fields NATO's second-largest military and plays a critical role in the Black Sea following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Jeffrey said that Turkey has been "essential to Ukraine staying in the fight," pointing to Turkey's enforcement of the Montreux Convention, a 1936 treaty that gives Turkey control over naval passage through the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits, its early delivery of Bayraktar drones to Ukraine, and its role as a mediator between Kyiv and Moscow.  "You can't contain Russia in the Black Sea without Turkey," Jeffrey said. For Tol, however, Erdoğan's latest embrace of NATO is simply another example of his political flexibility. "There was a time when he was very anti-Western, very critical of NATO, very critical of the United States," she said. "And now look at him." Human Rights Watch argues Erdoğan has used Turkey's growing importance to NATO as political cover while expanding pressure on journalists, activists and opposition figures. Freedom House says Erdoğan has become "increasingly authoritarian" over the past decade, consolidating power through constitutional changes and the imprisonment of political opponents, independent journalists and civil society figures. Turkey's prisons held more than 420,000 inmates — far exceeding their official capacity of roughly 304,000, according to a June 2026 report citing Turkish Justice Ministry figures.  NATO allies have grown quieter on Turkey's rights record as Ankara's strategic value has risen, Reuters reported ahead of the summit, with former U.S. Ambassador David Satterfield saying it remains important for the West to speak publicly about the "degradation of democratic institutions in Turkey." Tol believes Erdoğan's domestic agenda can be understood through a single principle. "Everything is designed to keep him in power," she said. "Beyond that, I don't see a binding ideology that brings together all his policies." As Trump heads to Turkey, that may be the key to understanding one of NATO's most consequential — and unpredictable — leaders. Fox News Digital reached out to the Turkish government for comment. Fox News Digital's Morgan Phillips and Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c04ccc2ca79de23648081 What We Know About Senator Mitch McConnell’s Condition te 2026-07-06T19:41:00.411Z What We Know About Senator Mitch McConnell’s Condition The Kentucky Republican and former Senate majority leader was hospitalized on June 14. Scant details about his condition have emerged since. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c04b8c2ca79de23648078 A fierce competition for seating and a few surprises at the Kirk murder trial. te 2026-07-06T19:40:40.954Z A fierce competition for seating and a few surprises at the Kirk murder trial. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c04a5c2ca79de2364806f Four Dead, Including a Police Officer, in Ohio Shooting te 2026-07-06T19:40:21.507Z Four Dead, Including a Police Officer, in Ohio Shooting Law enforcement officers were investigating a break-in and gunfire in Rittman. A suspect, his former partner and her teenage daughter were also dead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4c001cc2ca79de23647fe3 Pence commends Trump for winning freedom of Beijing's Zion Church pastor Ezra Jin from Chinese detention te 2026-07-06T19:21:00.211Z Pence commends Trump for winning freedom of Beijing's Zion Church pastor Ezra Jin from Chinese detention Former Vice President Mike Pence publicly praised President Donald Trump on Monday for successfully securing the release of pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, a prominent underground Christian leader detained by Chinese authorities. In a post on X, Pence said Trump "should be commended" for raising the case directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state visit to Beijing, adding it was "Truly Treasure in Heaven to see this godly man of faith set free." Pence also called on Beijing to release jailed Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai, adding, "#FreeJimmyLai." PRESIDENT TRUMP REVEALS XI JINPING'S RESPONSE TO POSSIBLY RELEASING IMPRISONED CHINESE CRITIC JIMMY LAI Jin, the leader of Beijing's unregistered Zion Church, was detained in October along with 17 other church leaders. He safely arrived in Los Angeles to reunite with his family, less than two months after Trump pressed Xi on his detention, according to Frances Hui of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation. PRESIDENT TRUMP MUST PUT AMERICAN HOSTAGES FIRST IN HIGH-STAKES BEIJING SUMMIT In a statement to the Associated Press, Jin’s family thanked Trump and acknowledged the swift release would not have been possible without Xi's intervention. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., took to X to thank Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, echoing Pence’s call for Lai’s release. "Great news! Thank you @POTUS and @SecRubio for your leadership in securing Pastor Ezra Jin’s freedom," Scott wrote in the post. "Still, we cannot stop fighting to hold COMMUNIST CHINA accountable for ALL of their crimes." "My friend Jimmy Lai remains unjustly imprisoned simply because he stood up for freedom," Scott continued. "Jimmy Lai is 78 with diabetes and has been in solitary confinement for YEARS. I will never stop fighting for Jimmy Lai and I won’t give up until Jimmy is out of prison." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bfff4c2ca79de23647fc3 Rio Nuevo dips into reserves after 25% revenue decline te 2026-07-06T19:20:20.795Z Rio Nuevo dips into reserves after 25% revenue decline Rio Nuevo is spending from its reserves for the first time in years after a projected 25% drop in revenue, which district leaders are partly blaming on Amazon's exemption from paying tax increment financing taxes in exchange for building AI data centers in Arizona. Rio Nuevo is a tax increment finance district funded by a share of state sales tax dollars generated downtown and held accountable to the Arizona Legislature. Board members discussed new and ongoing projects and reviewed the annual budget during their June 23 meeting, where they said the district's projected revenue puts it in the red. "Every other year we have enjoyed an increase in our revenue base," said Board Chair Fletcher McCusker, adding that some people have attributed the revenue drop to Amazon. Tax revenue that would normally come from holiday shopping didn't materialize, as Amazon was recently exempted from paying TIF taxes under a deal with the state that cleared the way for the company to build AI data centers in Arizona. "We've got $1.7 million for projects over the next year, which is significantly lower than we were seeing a year ago," said Chief Financial Officer Dan Meyers. "As far as the April TIF revenue, I got word that it was going to be $1.3 million. Again, we started the year with a budget of $1.6 and we backed off on that to $1.4." Share Tucson Spotlight with a friend. Every signup earns you a raffle entry to win a gift card to a local Tucson favorite. Four winners drawn August 1. Meyers said issues with the estimates have included erroneous filings, non-filings and delayed revenue filings. "I'm expecting to pick up another $150,000, but I don't think we count on it until the money's in our pocket," Meyers said. Still, the district's current and future commitments have put Rio Nuevo in a position it hasn't faced since McCusker was appointed chairman. "We've committed more than we have, and more than we're going to earn," McCusker said. "We're spending our reserves." But the revenue dip still isn't cause for alarm, McCusker said. "We are not destitute," he said, adding that Rio Nuevo has a reserve of $21 million to continue funding projects. "There is no risk to our commitments. The risk is to new projects." But Meyers said he's concerned that with the potential for reduced spending in June, the funding decrease will become more noticeable as the numbers roll in. The Congress and Linda Apartments sites are in the Mercado District, located near Congress Street at South Linda Avenue. Courtesy of City of Tucson. Meanwhile, Utah-based Oz Development is seeking funding from Rio Nuevo to construct what it calls "attainable" housing on the west side of Interstate 10, according to Rory Juneman of Lazarus & Silvin P.C. The two planned projects, Fina Vista North and Fina Vista South, are located near the Mercado Annex, one at 701 W. Congress Street and the other at 115 S. Linda Avenue. Construction has already begun, but the company is hoping to receive funding from Rio Nuevo. Juneman said that while the units won't be "capital A affordable," the multifamily projects will remain attainable by focusing mainly on studio and one-bedroom apartments. The average tenant in other Oz Development properties is around 29 years old and earns about $39,000 a year. Due to the increasing cost of materials and labor, Oz is requesting a Government Property Lease Excise Tax agreement for each project, as well as construction sales tax reimbursements for the Linda Avenue project. The only issue is that Fina Vista North is outside the Rio Nuevo District, meaning Rio Nuevo cannot spend taxpayer dollars supporting the project. Juneman said Oz Development is content with whatever Rio Nuevo can provide, even if that means helping to fund just one of the properties. Quentin Agnello is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at qsagnello@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bfe02c2ca79de23647efd On America’s 250th birthday, US soccer team of immigrants embodies founders’ dreams te 2026-07-06T19:12:02.525Z On America’s 250th birthday, US soccer team of immigrants embodies founders’ dreams LOS ANGELES — James Wilson, one of just six men who signed both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, never could have imagined how grand the country he was founding would become. But he knew how it could get… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bfdeec2ca79de23647ef4 SPORTS-SOC-WORLDCUP-US-FILEPIC-LA te 2026-07-06T19:11:42.544Z SPORTS-SOC-WORLDCUP-US-FILEPIC-LA U.S. forward Folarin Balogun is surrounded by teammates after scoring during a World Cup match against Paraguay on June 12, 2026. Balogun is one of many dual-nationals on the U.S. team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bfdc4c2ca79de23647ee1 Mohave County will debut new ballot paper with added security measures in July primary te 2026-07-06T19:11:00.565Z Mohave County will debut new ballot paper with added security measures in July primary A person pushes a cage full of Maricopa County mail ballot envelopes at Runbeck Election Services during the March 2024 presidential preference election. Runbeck could provide some, but not all, of the security features that Arizona lawmakers are considering for ballot paper. Photo by Jen Fifield | Votebeat Officials in Mohave County, Arizona, walked into a public meeting last year with bad news for their bosses. The rural, bright-red county wanted to adopt a type of ballot paper with watermarks, embedded fibers, microprinting, and other security features for future elections. Its elected supervisors had previously voted to approve a new contract for such paper with Runbeck Election Services, a voting materials company in Phoenix, because they firmly believed the change would improve voter confidence. But election officials had recently tested the paper, called Ballot Guard, with the county’s vote-tabulating machines and found that it wasn’t performing as hoped. A team of staffers took the podium to lay out the situation. The paper, they said, caused the tabulators to pull multiple pages at once, leading to paper jams and other errors that required rerunning ballots. ES&S, the company that manufactured the county’s tabulators, had done its own tests and seen similar results. Elections Director Allen Tempert warned that using the paper in a live election could significantly slow results and increase the possibility of inaccurate tallies. He urged the county’s all-Republican board of supervisors to consider another type of paper that included watermarks and had already worked successfully elsewhere. The board appeared open to considering the alternative. But months later, another round of testing returned improved results. In January, with election officials’ blessing, supervisors voted unanimously to use Ballot Guard in upcoming elections. “It works well,” Tempert told Votebeat, adding that he was “comfortable” with county supervisors’ decision. Now, the stage is set for a make-or-break moment in the state’s northwest corner — starting with the state primary, scheduled for July 21. A successful debut could inspire other counties to pick up the paper. But if the paper causes problems, it could lead to an election night mess — and deal a major blow to Republicans’ longstanding efforts to encourage such security features on ballots across the state. From bamboo to Ballot Guard: How election security concerns inspired new ballot paper In Arizona, the push to put security marks on ballots began with a widespread conspiracy. After the 2020 presidential election, false claims began circulating that someone had flown fake ballots from Asia to Maricopa County to rig the race for President Joe Biden. That prompted auditors assisting with a GOP-led review of the county’s election results to shine blacklights on ballots in search of bamboo fibers or watermarks. No bamboo ballots were ever found. Arizona has a plethora of checks to ensure only ballots cast by registered voters are counted. There’s no evidence that counterfeit ballots have ever found their way into the state’s elections. But since that episode, some GOP state lawmakers — including then-state Sen. Sonny Borrelli, who now serves on the Mohave County Board of Supervisors — have repeatedly tried, and failed, to pass legislation requiring security features on ballots. Nationally, California has long used ballot paper with watermarks. In recent years, the push for such paper has also caught on some swing states. Georgia now requires watermarks on its ballots. In Michigan, some counties have chosen to do the same. But Mohave County would be the first in the country to use Ballot Guard specifically. In recent elections, leaders there have also considered hand-counting ballots and voting against certifying vote tallies. Board Chair Travis Lingenfelter, a Republican, told Votebeat that his constituents were deeply concerned about election integrity and hesitant to trust election results. He believes the new paper can help assuage those fears — particularly if other jurisdictions are inspired to pick it up, too. Lingenfelter said the county’s contract with Runbeck was purposefully structured as a cooperative one. A number of counties — including Maricopa, the state’s most populous county and a key swing region — use it to procure their own voting materials, and any of them could opt to use Ballot Guard in the future. A spokesperson for the Maricopa County Elections Department said it currently had no plans to use the paper. Still, Lingenfelter said he hoped other counties might follow Mohave’s lead if it proves the paper can be used successfully. “I feel like Mohave County is contributing positively to this big overarching issue of voter confidence and election integrity,” he said, adding that his county was “proud” to serve as a trailblazer. Ballot Guard won’t cost Mohave County any money — for now While legislation to require security features on Arizona ballots never passed, the state did greenlight a $1 million grant program in 2022 that offered counties a chance to test out ballot paper with specialized security features. Former Cochise County Recorder David Stevens signed up for that program, but he didn’t anticipate how long it would take to get up and running. He missed the grant’s deadline, and county officials decided to scrap the project. But Stevens had already used grant funding to pay Runbeck to order 10 tons of ballot paper and commission a giant watermarking machine. The county’s decision left that paper sitting unused on the floor of the company’s warehouse in Phoenix. Since then, the county had been grappling with what to do with it. Cochise County Recorder Billy Cloud urged local leaders to give it away, noting that the paper wasn’t of use to the county anymore. So in May, Cochise chose to transfer its paper to Mohave County, free of charge. Mohave will now use that same exact paper to print its ballots for upcoming elections. Tempert and Interim Elections Director Karina Sumner — who is set to replace Tempert when he retires on July 4 — said the paper should get the county through the state primary and general election. “For 2026, it’s a wash,” Tempert said. “We ain’t paying no more money in 2026.” But the county could see increased election costs in 2028. Tempert said Ballot Guard costs up to 15 cents more per ballot than the county’s usual paper. There are approximately 150,000 registered voters in the county, so that could add up to an extra $22,500 per general election. That represents a tiny fraction of Mohave County’s $600 million budget. Still, the county has long faced revenue challenges. In recent years, it has at times needed to institute temporary hiring and employee travel freezes to stave off budget deficits. Nonetheless, officials appeared undeterred. Lingenfelter said that because his county had coordinated a cooperative contract with Runbeck, it gets a small revenue kickback if other counties sign on. He said that should help the county offset its costs. Officials say paper is working well, despite mixed test results In initial tests, the difference between Mohave County’s typical ballot paper and Ballot Guard was stark. Officials found that the new paper was prone to so-called “multi-feed” and “pick” errors, both of which occur when a tabulator accidentally grabs more than one ballot at a time. On average, 3.6% of ballots printed on the new paper saw multi-feed errors and about 0.8% saw pick errors — far higher error rates than that of the county’s usual ballot paper. In 2024, about 111,000 voters cast ballots in the county. Officials estimated it would have taken up to six hours longer to count those ballots if they were printed on the new paper, a notable timesuck for a department with just a handful of full-time employees. “In conclusion, though the Ballot Guard paper properly tabulates every time, we would not recommend its use,” officials wrote in a testing report that they presented on Sept. 15. “The process is significantly slowed by multifeeds and pick errors, which would not happen on original Runbeck paper stock. The security added by the paper is irrelevant when counterfeit votes would never make it to the ballot tabulators in the first place.” Later, Sumner said Runbeck hypothesized that the errors may have been the result of static electricity in the stacks of testing paper. Static causes ballots to stick together, but the issue could be solved by letting the paper sit out for a day or two. In December, the company sent the county more paper — this time, letting it rest before shipping it out. When election officials tested ballots with that batch of paper, Sumner said, they saw dramatically improved results. On average, just 0.7% of the ballots were met with multi-feed errors, and another 0.7% with pick error messages. That’s still more than the 0.3% and 0.0% error rates that the county’s regular paper encountered in initial testing, on average. But Sumner noted that multi-feed and pick errors happen in live elections no matter what type of paper is being used. The error rates seen with the new paper, she said, shouldn’t slow officials down too much in the counting process. As a result, election officials say they are now on board with Ballot Guard. “The limited multi-feed and pick error rates are deemed acceptable for ballot feed errors with ballot tabulation,” a January test report read. Katina Granger, a spokesperson for ES&S, said the company still doesn’t recommend the paper for use with its tabulators. Ballot Guard does not meet the same specifications as its recommended paper stock, she said. “We’ve identified several differences in physical characteristics, like surface texture, thickness, stiffness, coating, and fiber composition, which can impact how ballots move through the equipment and are scanned,” Granger said, adding that ES&S had communicated “potential performance risks” to Mohave County. “We recommend jurisdictions use paper with specifications within the recommended parameters to guarantee performance.” But Sumner said the paper has also been tested during pre-election audits and ran smoothly. She said she was confident that the paper will work well in upcoming elections. “It’s not going to affect the tabulation or the results at all,” she said. “It’s all going to be fine.” 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/6a4bfd9cc2ca79de23647eaa You can now customize Siri’s pace and expressivity in the latest iOS 27 beta te 2026-07-06T19:10:20.629Z You can now customize Siri’s pace and expressivity in the latest iOS 27 beta The new controls let you control how quickly Siri speaks and expressive its voice is. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bfb6dc2ca79de23647e7c Socialist mayor Katie Wilson silent amid protests over ‘human dumping ground’ ahead of US World Cup match te 2026-07-06T19:01:01.619Z Socialist mayor Katie Wilson silent amid protests over ‘human dumping ground’ ahead of US World Cup match Seattle socialist mayor Katie Wilson is facing protests ahead of today’s U.S. World Cup match in her city as members of the local Chinese and Vietnamese communities are accusing her of abandoning their neighborhoods to crime and open air drug dealing. One organizer went so far as to accuse progressive Wilson of treating Seattle’s Chinatown International District (CID) as a "human dumping ground" for homeless and drug addicts. While Seattle has hosted some of the World Cup’s biggest matches, including today’s U.S. versus Belgium match, residents and business owners in the CID and "Little Saigon" say their neighborhoods are missing out on the economic benefits due to safety concerns leading people to avoid the area, according to local outlet KIRO 7. Business owners are reporting a significant decline in foot traffic and business despite being less than a mile from Lumen Field. As frustrations mount, many are blaming Wilson’s leadership and taking to the streets to protest against her in front of World Cup crowds. SPENCER PRATT LIGHTS SOCIAL MEDIA ON FIRE WITH VIRAL TAKEDOWN OF ‘VILE, COMMIE MAYOR’ MAMDANI At one rally, Gary Lee, a CID advocate, said into a microphone that "Wilson claims to be an advocate for marginalized communities of color, but all she did was turn the CID into a human dumping ground and we’ve had enough," KIRO 7 reported. In an interview with the outlet, Lee said, "When I look at the TV, I see that the waterfront is jampacked, Pioneer Square is jampacked. When I go over to Chinatown, it’s just like dead." "I hate to say it, but it feels like a ghost town," he said of the CID. Fox News Digital reached out to Wilson for comment, however, the mayor did not respond by the time of publication. SEATTLE'S SOCIALIST MAYOR KATIE WILSON SLAMMED FOR CUTTING SHORT INTERVIEW OVER BASIC PUBLIC SAFETY QUESTION When CID residents started venting their frustrations, Wilson responded, "We’ve definitely seen, like, a lot of energy was put into trying to make sure that as visitors are coming, they are, you know, venturing out of that downtown corridor." In a statement sent to KIRO 7, Wilson’s office said that "crime and disorder issues in the CID have gone unaddressed for far too long. We continue to work with the CID community to address their concerns and ensure it is a safe, active, and vibrant neighborhood." Meanwhile, Fox 13 Seattle reported that community activist and former city council member Tanya Woo said many businesses in the district are seeing a 10-20% decline in sales. Woo called on community members to join her in walking to the stadium area on Monday to "personally invite fans to eat, shop, and experience the Chinatown-International District." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "Many businesses in the Chinatown-International District are reporting sales declines compared to this time last year. Although thousands of FIFA fans are coming to Seattle, our neighborhood has largely become a rideshare pickup and drop-off zone," she wrote. In another post, Woo wrote that "Seattle’s Chinatown International District should be benefiting from the FIFA World Cup, not being left behind." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bfb46c2ca79de23647e6c ‘Excited but Shocked’: U.S. Soccer Fans Struggle With Trump’s FIFA Call te 2026-07-06T19:00:22.212Z ‘Excited but Shocked’: U.S. Soccer Fans Struggle With Trump’s FIFA Call Americans wrestled with definitions of fairness, after the president intervened in the World Cup to reinstate a star player. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bf927c2ca79de23647e32 'The View' host supports Trump appealing to FIFA on controversial red card te 2026-07-06T18:51:19.480Z 'The View' host supports Trump appealing to FIFA on controversial red card "The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin defended President Donald Trump on Monday for intervening in FIFA's handling of U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, after Trump confirmed he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the call ahead of the United States' World Cup match against Belgium. Griffin, a former Trump White House communications aide who has become a frequent critic of the president, said she approved of the alleged favor because it helped the U.S. team. "The one Trump corruption I agree with is the red card if we are going to get into FIFA," she said. "If you’re going to call in a favor, do it so that you can get one of the greatest players back on," Griffin continued. "It should have been a yellow card, suspend him for a bit." TRUMP CALLED FIFA PRESIDENT TO REVIEW FOLARIN BALOGUN'S RED CARD AHEAD OF USA-BELGIUM MATCH, SOURCE SAYS However, fellow co-host Sunny Hostin accused Trump of "corruption," claiming he had personally pushed FIFA to let Balogun play despite the red card. "Which means you’re supposed to be suspended for the next game and Trump made a call to FIFA and said can he still play and FIFA said, ‘Sure, we’re going to abandon all of our rules for a World Cup and let them play,’" Hostin said. Hostin, who said earlier in the show she had just returned from a vacation to Spain, claimed Europeans had been raising concerns to her about corruption in the U.S. "Europeans, because I was in Spain at the time, Europeans are saying things like I can’t believe America is so corrupt," Hostin said. "I’m like have you met the Trump administration? Have you met where we are right now?" Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.  BELGIUM 'CONSIDERING ALL POSSIBLE OPTIONS' AFTER FIFA CLEARS TEAM USA'S FOLARIN BALOGUN Farah Griffin then noted Balogun's eligibility to play for the U.S. national team came through birthright citizenship. "And that player, by the way, is eligible to be playing on the U.S. team because of birthright citizenship," Farah Griffin said. "Which is incredible and it’s great." "Correct," Hostin agreed. Comedian Michelle Buteau, who joined the panel as a guest co-host Monday, said she was not surprised by the FIFA controversy because she argued it reflected Trump’s broader approach to rules. "We can’t be surprised that he’s like, trying to break the rules, because the way you do one thing is the way you do everything and that’s what he does, he breaks the rules," she said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Trump discussed the call during a White House event on Monday, saying he spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and asked the governing body to take another look at Balogun’s suspension. "So yes, I asked for a review by FIFA," Trump said. Trump said he believed the red card decision against Balogun was wrong and argued the play did not warrant the punishment. "It was very unfair," Trump said. "It wasn’t a foul." "FIFA’s judicial bodies are independent," Infantino said in a statement. "They operate autonomously, apply the FIFA Disciplinary Code, and decide cases based on the applicable regulations and the specific facts before them. Their independence is essential to the credibility and integrity of football, and this must always be respected." "Yes, I regularly discuss matters related to the FIFA World Cup with the President of the United States, and on this matter, I did receive a call from President Donald Trump, just as I receive calls from heads of state, government officials, football stakeholders and business executives from around the world on many different issues," he added.  "During our conversation, I explained that there was an ongoing legal process involving FIFA’s independent judicial bodies and that the case would be decided in due course by the competent bodies. That is how FIFA’s system works, and it is a principle that I will always uphold," Infantino concluded. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bf914c2ca79de23647e29 Chicago officers wounded in traffic stop shootout as holiday weekend leaves 3 dead, 16 injured te 2026-07-06T18:51:00.029Z Chicago officers wounded in traffic stop shootout as holiday weekend leaves 3 dead, 16 injured Two Chicago police officers were shot during a struggle with an armed suspect over the Fourth of July weekend as separate shootings across the city left three people dead and at least 16 others wounded, according to preliminary police figures. The Chicago Police Department said 34-year-old Malik Wrightsell was charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery of a peace officer, aggravated assault of a peace officer, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a weapon by a repeat felony offender and several other offenses in connection with one shooting. The officers were conducting a traffic stop in Chicago's South Chicago neighborhood just before 5 p.m. Friday when Wrightsell fled on foot, police said. Officers pursued him into the 7900 block of South Chappel Avenue, where he allegedly resisted as they attempted to take him into custody. NORTH CHARLESTON OFFICER ATTACKED BY CROWD IN VIRAL VIDEO AFTER GUNFIRE ERUPTS AT BLOCK PARTY During the struggle, police said Wrightsell pulled out a handgun and fired, striking one officer in the abdomen. The officer's ballistic vest stopped the bullet before returning fire and striking Wrightsell. A second officer also was shot in the arm during the confrontation, with that officer's ballistic vest also stopping the bullet. Responding officers rendered aid to both officers and Wrightsell before all three were transported to area hospitals. Police also recovered a firearm at the scene. Both officers were listed in good condition. Wrightsell was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition. NYPD DETECTIVE, CHILDREN SHOT IN SEPARATE BROOKLYN SHOOTINGS OVER HOLIDAY WEEKEND The shooting was one of 11 shooting incidents recorded across Chicago between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday, preliminary Chicago Police Department figures provided to Fox News Digital show. The incidents left 16 people shot and three people dead. Citing Chicago police, FOX 32 Chicago reported that six people between the ages of 17 and 20 were wounded in a mass shooting on the city's West Side early Sunday. About 10 minutes earlier, a 17-year-old girl was critically wounded in a separate shooting nearby. The station also reported that a 33-year-old man was fatally shot on the West Side, while a 31-year-old man was critically wounded after being found shot inside a home Sunday afternoon. FEDS DISMANTLE ALLEGED GUN TRAFFICKING RING THAT FUNNELED DOZENS OF FIREARMS FROM GEORGIA TO CHICAGO GANGS Several other shootings and stabbings were reported across the city over the holiday weekend. The preliminary figures marked a sharp decline from the Fourth of July holiday weekend in 2025, when Chicago recorded 32 shootings involving 44 victims, including nine fatalities, FOX 32 Chicago reported. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the officer-involved shooting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bf8edc2ca79de23647e1a Erika Kirk Attends Hearing for Man Accused of Killing Her Husband te 2026-07-06T18:50:21.115Z Erika Kirk Attends Hearing for Man Accused of Killing Her Husband Mrs. Kirk is at the center of conspiracy theories, atop a political organization in transition and facing a personal test. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bf6cfc2ca79de23647ddf Florida man reveals bizarre trick that won Key lime pie-eating championship without using his hands te 2026-07-06T18:41:19.516Z Florida man reveals bizarre trick that won Key lime pie-eating championship without using his hands A Florida man who finally captured the title at the World Famous Key Lime Pie Eating Championship said his winning strategy came down to eliminating the biggest obstacle first: the whipped cream. Florida Keys resident Kevin Renly, 62, claimed victory at the annual Fourth of July competition in Key West after devouring a whipped cream-topped 9-inch Key lime pie in 59.6 seconds — all without using his hands.  Contestants were required to eat the pies without using their hands, though goggles and dive masks were allowed. AMERICA'S MOST-SEARCHED ICE CREAM BRAND MAY SURPRISE YOU — AND THERE'S A HEALTHY REASON WHY After finishing runner-up in 2024 and 2025, Renly said he spent time refining his approach before this year's competition. "You didn't have to eat the cream. So, I figured, 'How am I going to get rid of the cream real fast?'" Renly told Fox News Digital. "So that's what I figured out. I take my shirt off and dive into it, pull up and the whipped cream is on my chest." Once the topping was out of the way, Renly flipped the pie upside down to tackle what he considered the toughest part. "How are you going to eat the crust? That's the worst part, because it was just so dry," he said. "No problem. We'll just flip it upside down and eat it that way." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Held as part of the five-day Key Lime Festival, the competition is Key West's tropical twist on Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest and drew hundreds of spectators as 25 contestants plunged face-first into whipped cream-covered pies. Renly, who co-owns Southernmost Bees with his wife, Julie, joked after this year's victory that the "third time's the charm." He had previously referred to himself as the "first loser" after consecutive second-place finishes. The win carried extra meaning because the contest fell on the wedding anniversary he shares with his wife, Julie. "I didn't want to go home and tell her I'd lost again," Renly said after the competition. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Renly said his motivation also extended beyond personal bragging rights. He wanted to keep the championship trophy in the Florida Keys. "I sat there watching and thought, 'Wait a minute. All these people come [from] out of town and they take this trophy home,'" he told Fox News Digital. "This trophy needs to stay here locally, so some locals have got to keep it here." Key lime pie was designated as Florida's official pie in 2006. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The iconic dessert is traditionally made with Key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks in a graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream or meringue. Now that he's won, Renly already has his sights set on making history. "No one's ever repeated for a win," he said. "Now I've got a new goal — to be the first repeat." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bf6a8c2ca79de23647dd1 Michigan Senate Primary Gives Democrats Stark Choice Between Progressive and Moderate Candidate te 2026-07-06T18:40:40.603Z Michigan Senate Primary Gives Democrats Stark Choice Between Progressive and Moderate Candidate The state’s important Senate primary just became a head-to-head battle between Abdul El-Sayed, an outspoken left-wing candidate, and Haley Stevens, a moderate backed by party leaders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bf694c2ca79de23647dbc The running list: major tech layoffs in 2026 where employers cited AI te 2026-07-06T18:40:20.643Z The running list: major tech layoffs in 2026 where employers cited AI A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bf47ac2ca79de23647d73 James Comer fires back at Democrats' vow to investigate Trump's America 250 bash te 2026-07-06T18:31:22.552Z James Comer fires back at Democrats' vow to investigate Trump's America 250 bash House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., blasted Democrats Sunday for accusing President Donald Trump of hijacking America's 250th birthday celebration for political and financial gain, arguing the attacks reflect hatred for the president rather than love of country. "[Democrats] would rather Donald Trump fail and America fail than celebrate the success of our founding fathers and the fact that we are the greatest nation on the planet," Comer told "The Big Weekend Show." "We are the greatest nation in the history of the world. Anyone can become anything in America because of the sacrifices of our founding fathers, the sacrifices of our soldiers, the sacrifices of our American heroes, and that's what last night was all about." TRUMP SET TO DELIVER 'HISTORIC' SPEECH CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY Comer's remarks came after Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., the top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee, released a 55-page report accusing Trump of transforming the America 250 celebration into a partisan spectacle that advanced his political and religious agenda. "[This follows] months of investigative work by Committee Democrats exposing how Donald Trump hijacked what was supposed to be a unifying, non-political celebration of our country's 250th birthday and made it all about him – his vanity projects, his political and religious agenda, his business ventures, and his cronies who gorged on public funds under cover of a shadow corporation shielded from public scrutiny," a press release said of the report. More specifically, the release accused the Trump administration of creating the "shadow organization" Freedom 250 LLC and making it a central part of celebrations after the America 250 Commission "refused to bend to the President's demands." WHITE HOUSE TOUTS TRUMP’S ‘BOLD VISION’ FOR TOWERING INDEPENDENCE ARCH FOR AMERICA 250 It alleged the group used the nation's semiquincentennial to sell access to Trump, redirect donor money intended for America250 and enrich Trump allies through lucrative contracts. Some Democrats have signaled the effort could face congressional scrutiny if Democrats regain the House majority in November. "I believe it will be [investigated]," Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., told MS NOW on Friday. BILL MAHER TELLS LIBERALS TO STOP 'PARTISAN SULKING' AND JOIN AMERICA 250 PARTY Comer dismissed the Democrats' criticisms as politically motivated, arguing the party is more interested in investigating Trump than conducting meaningful oversight. "Oversight is in full swing," he said, responding to Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle's insistence that oversight will come if Democrats win. "We are investigating waste, fraud and abuse. That's what the Oversight Committee is about..." he added. "President Trump made the focus about honoring our heroes and being proud to be an American, and all the Democrats want to do is say, 'If you vote for us, we'll investigate Trump for wasting money on an independent celebration that, by the way, mentioned Christianity, even though our country was founded by people seeking freedom of religion.' So this is just a perfect example of the Democrats, and I think that all they're going to do if they flip the House and become the majority in the House is investigate and harass Donald Trump." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bf453c2ca79de23647d66 Supreme Court Allows Texas Age-Verification Law for App Stores, for Now te 2026-07-06T18:30:43.629Z Supreme Court Allows Texas Age-Verification Law for App Stores, for Now The law would require Apple and Google to verify the age of app store users to give parents more control over the content their children download. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bf43cc2ca79de23647d51 Sierra Vista Vice Mayor Carolyn Flowers eyes top job te 2026-07-06T18:30:20.598Z Sierra Vista Vice Mayor Carolyn Flowers eyes top job Sierra Vista Vice Mayor Carolyn Flowers is running for mayor after eight years on the city council, saying her experience in local government and deep roots in the community have prepared her to lead the city. Mayor Clea McCaa, who has held the seat since 2023, announced in December that he will not seek reelection and is planning to pursue a run for Arizona's 6th Congressional District. Flowers will face challengers Mark Rodriguez, Brandon Martin and Steven Stefanov in the Nov. 4 race. The election will also fill four council seats, one more than usual due to a recent council resignation. Flowers moved to Sierra Vista in 2008 and has been appointed vice mayor twice during her time on the city council. She said her time on the council, her experience serving on the board of the Metropolitan Planning Organization and her role as a council liaison for multiple commissions have prepared her to take on the role of mayor. "I do have a deep understanding of how the city works, how the government works, how to get things done realistically," Flowers told Tucson Spotlight. "I've spent years working on these issues that matter to residents and I'm very proud of my record of always putting the community's priorities first." Tucson Spotlight trains the next generation of Southern Arizona journalists and publishes their work free for everyone. No paywalls, no corporate backing — just readers who believe this community deserves better local news. Carolyn Flowers, second from left, poses while ringing bells for the Salvation Army Sierra Vista Corps. Courtesy of Carolyn Flowers for Mayor. Flowers said she believes working in government is a way to give back to the place she calls home. "I'm running for mayor because I love Sierra Vista. (There's) a saying when you love something or someone, you take care of it," Flowers said. "That's how I see my serving on the city council. It's my way of taking care of the place and the people that I love." Flowers' campaign focuses on securing funding to improve city infrastructure, maintaining public safety and supporting veterans and local businesses. She said her core priorities include supporting Fort Huachuca and the military community, promoting economic prosperity, protecting water resources and the area's natural character, keeping Sierra Vista affordable and expanding opportunities and amenities for youth and families. As a former small business owner in Sierra Vista, Flowers said she's familiar with the hard work and time it takes to run a business. "I had a dog grooming shop. I finally closed the doors to my shop (a few years ago,) but I was open from … August 2009 to December 2024," Flowers said. "I had after the first year, …400 steady clients. It was a very popular business and I absolutely loved it, but it also gave me firsthand experience of running a small business in Sierra Vista." Sierra Vista Vice Mayor Carolyn Flowers, right, at the annual Veteran of the Year Luncheon at VFW Post 9972. Courtesy of Carolyn Flowers for Mayor. Flowers said local government can be an asset to small businesses and that she wants to improve communication between the city and business owners. "I think the city's role is to create an environment where … businesses can succeed (and) to not be in their way. (This) means maintaining the infrastructure, streamlining processes, supporting workforce development and then we have a bunch of organizations we can partner with that help promote economic growth," Flowers said. Sierra Vista's veteran community should not be overlooked, Flowers said, adding that several members of the council are veterans or are married to veterans. "We have the largest per capita veteran populace here in Cochise County. It can't be understated that we have so many veterans here and it really is a characteristic of our community," Flowers said. "Once you live a life of service like that and retire, you tend to continue serving … even after you retire because it's just not in your nature to sit back and not continue to give." Flowers said she's passionate about serving the community and believes she can be the leader to help it improve. "This is my home. This is the longest I've lived anywhere," she said. "I'm rooted here and I'm committed to our future. … I offer a combination of experience, proven leadership and community involvement." 💡 The primary is July 21. Early voting begins June 24, with a mail ballot deadline of July 14. Pima County voters can register, check their registration or request a mail ballot at recorder.pima.gov. Nya Belcastro is a University of Arizona student and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at nya2005@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bf1e4c2ca79de23647d14 Amazon competitor Bookshop.org says Kobo e-reader support will happen this year after all te 2026-07-06T18:20:20.553Z Amazon competitor Bookshop.org says Kobo e-reader support will happen this year after all Bookship.org seemed to delay this anticipated partnership again, but tells TechCrunch that it has settled business terms and is working on integration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4befb4c2ca79de23647cd6 Pastor freed from Chinese prison after Trump raised his case with Xi Jinping te 2026-07-06T18:11:00.387Z Pastor freed from Chinese prison after Trump raised his case with Xi Jinping The pastor of a prominent underground church in China who was imprisoned by Chinese authorities last year has been released and reunited with his family in the U.S., according to reports. Ezra Jin, founder of Zion Church, was one of nearly 30 Zion Church pastors and staff members detained in October during one of China’s largest crackdowns on evangelical churches in decades, according to the nonprofit advocacy group Luke Alliance. Jin was released from detention and arrived in Los Angeles on Friday, ChinaAid reported. According to the Christian human rights organization, Chinese authorities told Jin he was being released due to negotiations between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. During a high-profile state visit to Beijing in May, Trump raised Jin’s case directly with the Chinese leader. On his flight back to the U.S., Trump told reporters that Xi promised to "strongly consider" the pastor's release. PRESIDENT TRUMP REVEALS XI JINPING'S RESPONSE TO POSSIBLY RELEASING IMPRISONED CHINESE CRITIC JIMMY LAI "We are feeling so overwhelmed with joy. We thank God for this tremendous miracle," his daughter Grace Jin Drexel said in a family statement to CNN. "We also thank President Trump and his administration for their tremendous leadership," she said, adding that this would not have been possible "without the direct intervention from Chairman Xi Jinping." The family had been separated for nearly a decade, after Drexel's mother and brothers fled China in 2018 after authorities shut down Zion Church’s physical sanctuary in Beijing. Drexel previously told Fox News Digital her father felt called to stay behind in China. She had not seen him in person since 2020. Drexel also said that the family hoped Jin’s release would be "a signal of a positive turn for people of faith in China and relations between our two nations." BRONX MAN CONVICTED OF RUNNING SECRET CHINESE POLICE STATION IN MANHATTAN USED TO MONITOR DISSIDENTS Jin’s case drew international outcry, with advocacy groups like ChinaAid calling the church arrests "politically motivated." The organization said the arrests marked "a dramatic escalation in the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) war on religious freedom." "These pastors and co-workers are being treated as criminals simply because they faithfully shepherded a large, legally unregistered church that refused to submit to CCP control and surveillance," ChinaAid said in a November statement calling for their release and international pressure. MARCO RUBIO SAYS US WILL PUSH CHINA TO TAKE A MORE 'ACTIVE ROLE' IN IRAN NEGOTIATIONS AHEAD OF TRUMP-XI SUMMIT Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounced the detentions of the Zion Church members in October and asked the Chinese government to release them. Ahead of his travels to Beijing in May, Trump vowed to raise Jin's case directly with Xi. "I’ll bring it up," Trump told The Hill reporter Julia Manchester when asked whether he planned to press Xi about the detained pastor. "As he has said publicly, President Trump raised Pastor Jin’s detention directly with Xi Jinping," a U.S. official told Fox News Digital. "He will always champion religious freedom around the world. He brought up Jimmy Lai’s case as he said he would." ChinaAid celebrated the pastor's release in a press statement and thanked the Trump administration for its efforts to secure Jin's release. "We rejoice with Pastor Ezra Jin, his family, and the global Body of Christ on this remarkable Independence Day miracle," Rev. Dr. Bob Fu, Founder and President of ChinaAid, said in a statement. "We thank Almighty God for hearing the prayers of His people. We are deeply grateful to President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and all U.S. officials who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to secure Pastor Jin’s freedom. Their unwavering commitment demonstrates that principled leadership and persistent diplomacy can make a life-saving difference." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fu noted that while Jin was released, eight other Zion Church pastors and members, along with practitioners from other religions, remain "unjustly imprisoned by the Chinese Communist Party." "We respectfully call on President Trump and his Administration to continue making religious freedom and the release of all prisoners of faith a top priority in every engagement with Beijing," Fu added. "True progress in U.S.-China relations must include freedom for those imprisoned simply because they choose to believe." Fox News' Ashley Carnahan and Efrat Lachter contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4befa0c2ca79de23647ccd FIFA president addresses Trump call amid scrutiny over decision on USA World Cup star te 2026-07-06T18:10:40.935Z FIFA president addresses Trump call amid scrutiny over decision on USA World Cup star FIFA President Gianni Infantino released a statement on Monday addressing his interactions with President Donald Trump amid USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun’s suspended one-game ban. Trump told reporters he asked Infantino if FIFA would review the play. Infantino said in his release that "FIFA’s judicial bodies are independent" and "operate autonomously, apply the FIFA Disciplinary Code, and decide cases based on the applicable regulations and the specific facts before them." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Yes, I regularly discuss matters related to the FIFA World Cup with the President of the United States, and on this matter, I did receive a call from President Donald Trump, just as I receive calls from heads of state, government officials, football stakeholders and business executives from around the world on many different issues," he said. "During our conversation, I explained that there was an ongoing legal process involving FIFA’s independent judicial bodies and that the case would be decided in due course by the competent bodies. That is how FIFA’s system works, and it is a principle that I will always uphold. "I read the decisions of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee when they are issued. Sometimes I am surprised by them. Sometimes I agree with them, and sometimes I disagree. "What I always do, however, is respect those decisions and the autonomy of the bodies that make them. Whether we personally like a decision or not is irrelevant. Respect for independent institutions and the rule of law is what protects the integrity of our competitions and the credibility of FIFA at all times." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Balogun was given a red card after a VAR review to look at a play in which Balogun stepped on the ankle of a Bosnia and Herzegovina defender. He would have been suspended for the team’s match against Belgium but FIFA decided to suspend the one-game ban. Trump addressed the controversy in the Oval Office. "All I did was, I asked for a review, because I didn’t think it was a foul," the president said. "And again, I’m good at this stuff. I didn’t think it was a foul. I thought it was two great athletes who crashed into each other and got entangled. That was not a guy punching somebody in the face or anything that would be different. "I think it’s a terrible … if they wouldn’t allow a top player, maybe the best, maybe among the best on the team, to play, I think it would have had a big stain. I relayed it. I didn’t tell him what to do. I don’t believe he made the decision. I think it was a committee that made the decision and they made the right decision because, No. 1, it wasn’t a foul and you want to see a game with your best players." Trump said the feeling would be the same if Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo or Harry Kane would have been given a red card in a similar way. He also took issue with the call itself. "If you would have taken him out, I think it would have really stained this incredible championship," Trump continued. "We gotta have our best players and Belgium, Belgium’s got a great team by the way. We have our best players and they have to have their best. If we win or we lose, it’s fair. Otherwise, let’s say we lost to them, then we lost the game. It would be a terrible thing. I think they made a really brilliant decision. "I think the referee’s call was horrible and nobody talks about that. They talk about the red card like it’s fine. The referee’s decision to red card, I didn’t know what the hell a red card was and when I found out I said, ‘You gotta be kidding.’ … I said, ‘Wow, that’s a lot of power, that’s terrible.’ And then I looked at his past and it wasn’t so great." Belgium’s appeal was dismissed later Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bed5ec2ca79de23647c91 Jasmine Crockett warns Democrats are too focused on White voters, ignoring Black voters te 2026-07-06T18:01:02.305Z Jasmine Crockett warns Democrats are too focused on White voters, ignoring Black voters Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, suggested the Democratic Party was too focused on trying to win over White voters while ignoring more reliable Black voters during the Fourth of July weekend.  During an interview with The Root at the Essence Festival in New Orleans, Crockett said that Black Americans feel ignored by the party despite their loyalty. "When you walk into a room full of Black people, you can almost guarantee that they believe in the Democratic ideals," Crockett said. "When you walk into a room full of White people, you don’t know what you walking into." "If there’s any group of people that the party should be most loyal to and most vocal about, it’s Black people," Crockett said. "Because Black people have historically held this down." WATCH: OBAMA, HARRIS ADVISOR WARNS ‘BETRAYED’ BLACK VOTERS COULD BE TEXAS SENATE CANDIDATE'S KRYPTONITE Crockett said Black voters have been asking whether Democrats will speak out about issues affecting them, including political representation, Black maternal mortality and Black women losing jobs. "Black people are saying, ‘Are y’all going to say anything about our representation that is being deleted like, in a very sinister and calculated way?’" Crockett said. Crockett said she hears from Black Americans who feel the party is not prioritizing their concerns. "And so what you see is that Black people are consistently being ignored, or I feel like that’s what I hear," she said. DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKER CLAIMS BLACK AMERICANS WILL STOP VOTING IF THEY DON'T GET REPARATIONS The Texas Democrat said her party needs to establish a "baseline" for the party’s different constituencies, including Black Americans, Latinos, women and the LGBTQIA community. "We have to say, as a baseline, we will not accept anybody that does not stand for these very basic things," Crockett said. "And frankly, for Black folk, it’s just honestly acknowledging our humanity." Crockett also said Democrats must do more to reach voters who sat out the 2024 election, arguing many Americans do not feel represented by either major political party. "You had a little over 70 million that voted for the Democrat and voted for the Republican," Crockett said. "But you had more people sit out than voted for either one." WE ASKED AMERICANS TO GRADE THE ECONOMY. THEN WE ASKED IF IT WOULD CHANGE THEIR VOTE. Crockett said many nonvoters believe their lives have not changed regardless of which party is in power. "People need to understand that there are certain people that say, ‘It doesn’t matter if it’s a Democrat or a Republican, my life has never changed,’" Crockett said. She said politicians need to stop "talking at people" and instead engage directly with Americans who are struggling. "You have people that literally are saying, ‘I don’t know how I’m going to eat,’" Crockett said. "So they’re looking at people, and they’re like, ‘You would never even talk to me.’" CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Crockett also criticized what she called "White leftists" who focus on one issue while people who rely on government services struggle to get attention. "You talk about the left. The left has decided that they — and, granted, I mean, I’m a progressive, I started the progressive caucus, all the things — but I know what you’re saying when you’re talking about the left," Crockett said. "You’re talking about the White leftists that are doing the most in this moment." Crockett urged voters to engage beyond presidential elections, including at city council meetings, state capitals and in Congress. "Everything in our lives, from the cost of food, the cost of gas, whether or not jobs are available, the cost of housing, healthcare, education, the roads, everything is a political decision," Crockett said. "There’s a mad man that’s like in the White House," Crockett said. "Like that scares me." Crockett said she was also concerned about the courts and whether Democrats would respond aggressively enough. "We have to have Democrats that want to be half as courageous as they are cruel," Crockett said. "And then we will start to see some real wins for the American people." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bed36c2ca79de23647c85 Trump Defends Asking FIFA to Review U.S. Soccer Star’s Ban te 2026-07-06T18:00:22.638Z Trump Defends Asking FIFA to Review U.S. Soccer Star’s Ban The president said he called the head of FIFA but “didn’t tell him what to do.” The overturning of the ban has roiled soccer and brought renewed scrutiny to the relationship between the two leaders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4beaf0c2ca79de2364784a Biohacker hoping to live to 160 reveals alarming diagnosis: 'My stomach is eating itself' te 2026-07-06T17:50:40.545Z Biohacker hoping to live to 160 reveals alarming diagnosis: 'My stomach is eating itself' Bryan Johnson, a biohacker and longevity guru who has claimed "we may be the first generation who won’t die," revealed he has an autoimmune condition causing his stomach to "eat itself." The Los Angeles-based tech entrepreneur, 48, has previously shared publicly that he is hoping to live until the year 2140, when he would in theory be 160 years old. Now, Johnson says he has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis (AIG), a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the stomach's acid-producing parietal cells, reducing stomach acid and impairing vitamin B12 absorption, according to Nature Reviews Disease Primers. HOW A 93-YEAR-OLD SOCCER REFEREE CREDITS WARTIME RATIONS AND DISCIPLINE FOR HIS LONGEVITY "My stomach is eating itself," he wrote in an Instagram post. Johnson also shared that anywhere from 2% to 5% of people likely have this disease. "I’m going to try to solve it," Johnson went on. "Will share all." The biohacker shared that as a child, he ate sugary cereal, drank sugary soda and "gobbled down fast food." "I became a young father of three and began building a business," Johnson went on. "Juggling that stress and grind, I let my health slip and gained 40 lbs. Within a few years I’d fallen into a deep, chronic depression." DOCTORS SAY 8 FORGOTTEN HABITS COULD HELP FIGHT STRESS, OBESITY AND CHRONIC DISEASE "Somewhere in that timeline, my body began developing an autoimmune process affecting my thyroid and then my stomach lining," he added. Fox News Digital reached out to Johnson for comment. AIG can remain hidden and can be challenging to diagnose, Johnson noted, often surfacing years after damage has already occurred to the stomach. It can cause iron deficiency, B12 deficiency and anemia, and can also increase the risk of stomach cancer, the expert warned. "Low iron stores get normalized and rarely investigated at all when anemia hasn’t shown up yet," Johnson wrote. "That blind spot is what hid mine for a decade." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ He also shared that for 11 years, he has had low levels of ferritin, a protein that stores iron inside the body's cells. Ferritin releases iron when the body needs it, supports muscle function and carries out other essential processes. "We continually tried to raise my iron levels without food and supplementation, but nothing would work," he said. Johnson acknowledged that some common biohacking techniques — including hard training, sauna and hyperbaric oxygen — all raise the body’s demand for iron. "But none of them explained the core failure: Despite me taking iron orally, trailing every formulation and using every timing trick, none of the iron would stick." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Johnson underwent a colonoscopy and upper endoscopy, which examined his entire intestinal tract. Five biopsies were also taken from his stomach, which found "clear signs of early autoimmune gastritis: early atrophy confined to the acid-producing lining." In January 2026, the biohacker stated in a post on his website that "by 2039, my goal is immortality." He detailed his strategy for defying aging, which includes embracing a strict regimen to slow or stop biological aging, using AI to accelerate longevity research, testing new treatments in lab-grown cells and organs, and reaching "longevity escape velocity" — in which medical advances would eventually extend lifespan faster than he ages. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "I may fail at this task, but my team and I will try our best," he wrote at the time. There is currently no cure for AIG, which Johnson said he wants to change. "In the age of AI, multiomics, and custom-built DNA, proteins and cells, no condition should be presumed incurable simply because no one has yet tried to cure it with today’s stack." Johnson ended his post by urging others to prioritize their health. "Care for yourself, care for others, care for the planet and care for our animal friends. Care for life, as it’s the most precious gift there is." The longevity guru also shared an image showing the detailed findings of his five stomach biopsies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4be8afc2ca79de236477ef ICE makes nationwide arrests of illegal immigrants, murderers, pedophiles in holiday blitz te 2026-07-06T17:41:03.669Z ICE makes nationwide arrests of illegal immigrants, murderers, pedophiles in holiday blitz EXCLUSIVE: Federal immigration authorities had a busy Independence Day weekend, arresting illegal immigrants all over the country, including some with convictions for murder, burglary, and child sex crimes, during a holiday sweep. The arrests came as many Americans were celebrating the nation's 250th birthday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Monday. "While Americans celebrated the 250th anniversary of the greatest nation on Earth, the brave men and women of ICE were arresting the worst of the worst, including multiple murderers, pedophiles, rapists, kidnappers, drunk drivers, drug traffickers, and other dangerous public safety threats," said DHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. "Our law enforcement officers work around the clock, even on holidays, to make our communities safer." ICE NABS ILLEGAL ALIENS CONVICTED OF CHILD SEX CRIMES AND METH TRAFFICKING IN NATIONWIDE ENFORCEMENT SWEEP Bis noted that under President Donald Trump, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has hired 12,000 new officers and agents in less than a year, more than doubling the agency's workforce. "Thanks to President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, we have an additional 12,000 ICE officers who will continue delivering on the American people’s mandate to make our nation SAFE AGAIN," she said. Those arrested over the weekend included Radimir Thompson-Nagle, a Panamanian citizen with criminal convictions for murder and assault in Brooklyn, New York, ICE said. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WHO KILLED AMERICAN WOMAN OUTSIDE HER HOME WALKS FREE DECADES LATER – THEN INTO ICE CUSTODY Marcos Rubio-Hernandez, a Mexican citizen, was previously convicted of second-degree murder and kidnapping in Wilson County, North Carolina. Roberto Gutierrez-Diaz, also from Mexico, has convictions for sodomy (victim less than 12 years old), sexual abuse (victim less than 12 years old), attempted rape (domestic violence), and burglary in Louisville, Kentucky. Francisco Olmedo-Silva, from Mexico, has convictions spanning Oregon, Wyoming, and Pennsylvania for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin, escaping from custody and robbery. Pedro Mazorra-Herrera, from Cuba, was convicted of aggravated stalking, resisting an officer with violence, burglary with assault or battery and cocaine possession in Miami, Florida. Monday's announcement came as the Trump administration continues its deportation campaign targeting criminal illegal immigrants and pushing back on sanctuary jurisdictions. "Sanctuary city politicians who put illegal alien criminals over their own citizens are a national security threat," DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin posted Monday on X. "Seven of the 10 safest cities in America cooperate with @ICEgov. Meanwhile, @GovernorVA has created a hotbed of illegal alien criminal activity in her own backyard." Mullin's remarks came in response to a Fox News Digital story stating that Fairfax County, Virginia, has refused to transfer 615 illegal immigrants to ICE over the past 16 months while turning over just 11. The county designated itself a sanctuary jurisdiction in 2021. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4be89cc2ca79de236477e6 New Laker Walker Kessler popped the question to his former Miss America girlfriend Abbie Stockard te 2026-07-06T17:40:44.222Z New Laker Walker Kessler popped the question to his former Miss America girlfriend Abbie Stockard The Los Angeles Lakers have themselves a center with impeccable vision, and I'm not talking about his eyesight. I don't know if they knew it when they traded for Walker Kessler, but he's not just bringing a 7-foot frame with him. He'll give them close to double-digits in points and rebounds along with a couple of blocks a night, but what can't be calculated on a stat sheet is the vision I mentioned. He put it on display over the Fourth of July weekend. Walker Kessler is now engaged. He popped the question to former Auburn cheerleader and Miss America 2025 girlfriend Abbie Stockard. There it is, there's the impeccable vision. REDS ALL-STAR PITCHER ANDREW ABBOTT PROPOSES TO CINCINNATI TV ANCHOR GIRLFRIEND Not for proposing to a former Miss America, but for the timing of the proposal. He could have done so at any time, and he chose the Fourth of July weekend to do so. It's a smart move. Look, it's not easy to keep track of all the dates of significance in a relationship, especially after the years go by. Kessler isn’t going to have a hard time remembering when he and Stockard got engaged at all. That's an easy one. He set it up with a point of reference. It was the weekend of America's 250th birthday and that is going to be as reflexive of a response as his birthday. LEBRON JAMES THANKS LAKERS AHEAD OF FREE AGENCY DEPARTURE FOR 24TH NBA SEASON: 'HOPE I MADE A FEW PROUD' Without hesitation, he's going to be able to fire that off as long as these two are married. There's not going to be this underlying "why can't he even remember when he asked me to marry him" tension in this marriage. Kessler now has to assist in setting up the wedding, and he has to hope that he can convince his better half to lock that date down around another easy-to-remember event of significance. Congratulations to Kessler and Stockard on their engagement. And congratulations to the Lakers. With this kind of vision, he's going to be worth every bit of his reported new $130 million deal, even if he is coming off of a shoulder injury that limited him to only five games last season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4be67ec2ca79de236477c4 Doyle Leland Hansen te 2026-07-06T17:31:42.620Z Doyle Leland Hansen Doyle Leland Hansen passed away in Iowa City, Iowa, on June 26, 2026, surrounded by family.       Doyle was born in Snowflake, on Aug. 14, 1929, to Joseph Delbert and Alice H. (nee Smith) Hansen. He was raised in Joseph City with his brothers, Ross, Eugene and Floyd. He attended school in Joseph City and then in Holbrook for the last two years of high school, graduating in 1947.       Doyle attended Eastern Arizona College and Brigham Young University. He served a 2 1/2 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Spanish American Mission. He also served for two years in the United States Army, where he was trained as a dental assistant. He later studied dentistry at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in San Francisco, Calif. After graduation in 1960, he returned to Arizona and opened a dental practice in Holbrook. He retired from dentistry in 2000.       Doyle married Sonja (nee Hansen) Hansen of Lakeside, on Dec. 6, 1963. They raised four sons and a daughter in Joseph City, Leland, Marlan, Rodney, Todd and Malana. Doyle was devoted to his wife and children. He also served his community, country and church in many capacities.       Doyle was preceded in death by his son Rodney, his parents and his brothers.       He is survived by his beloved wife, four children, 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.       To view a full obituary, please visit: https://www.greersmortuary.com/       The family will receive friends at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Joseph City from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 10. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, at the same location, followed by a burial in the Joseph City Cemetery. The funeral will be livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@josephcitysundayservices.       In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Joseph City Chamber of Commerce via Venmo to @JC-chamber or the Grand Canyon Council of Scouting America at https://www.scoutingaz.org/give/. The post Doyle Leland Hansen first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4be669c2ca79de236477b6 California, Southern states brace for strong El Niño system te 2026-07-06T17:31:21.629Z California, Southern states brace for strong El Niño system Key Points: Western states prepare for strong El Niño weather system National Weather Service predicts 63% chance of “very strong” El Niño El Niño systems could help alleviate drought conditions in the Western states like Arizona Western states and the federal government are preparing supplies and emergency repair kits ahead of what is expected to be an unusually strong El Niño weather system this year that could bring torrential rains and strong winds. The National Weather Service said last month that an El Niño system has developed in the tropical Pacific Ocean. Forecasters predicted a 63% chance that sea surface temperatures will exceed 2 degrees Celsius above average, a threshold past which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration considers it a “very strong” system. In a separate warning in early June, the World Meteorological Organization, a wing of the United Nations, forecast an 80% likelihood of an El Niño event between June and August, and a 90% likelihood until at least November. “El Niño conditions will pour fuel on the fire of a warming world,” UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned. “Impacts will hit even harder, travel even farther, and cross borders with devastating speed.” El Niño systems form when ocean temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific Ocean warm. Weaker than normal trade winds allow warmer water to remain close to the surface, rather than upwelling from the depths, accumulating along the coasts of North, Central and South America. The phenomenon pushes the jet stream across the Pacific south, creating dryer and warmer conditions in the northern United States and Canada — but also creating wetter than usual conditions from California to the Dust Bowl to the Gulf Coast. Those wetter conditions can lead to flooding and stormy weather. “Every El Niño is not the same; each one is unique with its own imprint on our weather,” Ken Graham, director of the National Weather Service, said in a statement. “Advanced monitoring and an improved understanding of El Niño patterns allow the NWS to better predict and better prepare the public and our core partners for what is to come.” A spokesperson for the California Department of Water Resources said the state is already holding meetings with local and regional emergency response agencies. The State-Federal Flood Operations Center, based in Sacramento, has pre-positioned 209 flood-fight material containers in 68 locations across the state, the spokesperson said. Those containers include more than 4.3 million sandbags and 55,000 “super sacks,” meant to combat flooding. The department has also stockpiled more than 400,000 tons of rock for emergency levee repairs. “Past El Niño winters have demonstrated that California must be prepared for anything, including extreme storms and extreme drought,” the spokesperson said. “State agencies are monitoring long-term forecasts closely as the summer progresses.” In a separate email, a spokesperson for the Federal Emergency Management Agency said it too had pre-positioned supplies for large-scale events, including the upcoming hurricane season, the ongoing World Cup and the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. FEMA has pre-positioned meals, water, generators and other response supplies at distribution centers in case demand exceeds state capacity to respond to disasters. “We’re ensuring workforce stability and a strong, deployable force for upcoming national events and potential disasters, making the agency leaner, faster and laser-focused on supporting state, local, tribal and territorial partners before, during and after disasters,” the FEMA spokesperson said. If there is a benefit to El Niño systems, it is that they tend to suppress storm and hurricane development that can threaten the other side of the United States, on the Atlantic seaboard. In May, NOAA predicted a below-normal hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean. The Weather Service says El Niño systems create stormier weather across the southern United States, along with the risk of high tide flooding on the West Coast. Increased rain and snow — provided it doesn’t create flooding conditions — could also benefit Western states. The seven states along the Colorado River, which provides water and hydropower generation for some 40 million Americans, are currently fighting over a deal to divide water use rights as the river drops to near-record lows. Data from the Central Arizona Project, which administers Colorado River water for its state, shows many reservoirs nearing dangerously low levels. The water level in Lake Powell, along the Arizona-Utah border, stands at just 24% capacity. The water level at Lake Mead, outside Las Vegas, is at 29% capacity. One rainy, snowy winter is unlikely to satiate parts of the West that have endured an historic drought. The National Integrated Drought Information System said in a forecast in March that to relieve drought conditions, the El Niño system would have to meet or exceed levels like the exceptionally wet winter of 1957-1958, when historic floods caused fatalities and “devastating destruction.” The post California, Southern states brace for strong El Niño system first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4be654c2ca79de23647795 ICE renews hunt for El Chapo's last two fugitive sons with massive reward te 2026-07-06T17:31:00.636Z ICE renews hunt for El Chapo's last two fugitive sons with massive reward "Two down and two to go" blared the new wanted poster targeting the two remaining fugitive sons of infamous Mexican cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman-Loera, who is serving life-plus-30-years in Colorado's federal supermax prison. On Monday, ICE posted a new wanted poster for two members of "Los Chapitos" — Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar and Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar, two of El Chapo's sons with his first wife, Alejandrina Maria Salazar-Hernandez. After El Chapo's final capture in 2016, control of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel shifted to Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada. Following Zambada's arrest during the Biden administration, leadership passed to Guzman's four sons. MEXICAN SENATOR ACCUSES SHEINBAUM OF SHIELDING ‘NARCO-POLITICIANS’ AFTER US CARTEL INDICTMENT Both the Trump administration in the U.S. and the Sheinbaum administration in Mexico have said they are focused on cracking down on cartel's new leadership. "Two down and two to go with $10 million reward," the wanted poster read, with Xs over the faces of the already captured Joaquin Guzman Lopez and Ovidio Guzman Lopez. The two captured Chapitos are reportedly cooperating with authorities and have not yet been sentenced, but Ivan and Jesus remain "armed and dangerous," according to ICE. ICE NABS ACCUSED MS-13 KILLER HIDING IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA SUBURB The two fugitives are charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance and operating a continuing criminal enterprise. Two of Guzman's four sons have already been captured through Operation Take Back America, an initiative seeking the "total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations" in order to protect U.S. communities from violent crime. U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros said in a recent statement that efforts to capture El Chapo’s sons are the latest steps "in our efforts to bring to justice drug lords and other dangerous criminals who poison the American public with illegal and harmful drugs and who otherwise engage in violence and corruption to carry out their and their enterprises’ wide-reaching criminal activities." US MILITARY KILLS TWO ALLEGED NARCO-TERRORISTS IN LATEST EASTERN PACIFIC STRIKE ON DRUG-TRAFFICKING VESSEL SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER In his plea agreement, Guzman Lopez admitted that he and his cartel associates committed violence against law enforcement officials, rival drug traffickers and members of their own organization to protect the Sinaloa Cartel's trafficking operations. Fox News Digital reached out to ICE and DHS for additional comment and information on the mission to capture the two at-large Chapitos. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4be641c2ca79de2364778c Mark Kelly proudly backs Team Mexico in World Cup after barely mentioning U.S. men's team te 2026-07-06T17:30:41.191Z Mark Kelly proudly backs Team Mexico in World Cup after barely mentioning U.S. men's team Which team is U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-Az) on? Based on his social media feed, especially on Sunday, it appears Kelly might have a conflict of interest based on how patriotic he was feeling towards Team Mexico in its World Cup match against England. "Lots of people out in Tucson to watch Mexico take on England. Tucson and La Rosa sure know how to do the World Cup!" Kelly boasted on Twitter where he proudly posted photos of himself wearing a Team Mexico jersey and smiling ear to ear. ENGLAND STUNS MEXICO 3-2 IN INSTANT WORLD CUP CLASSIC, HANDS TEAM FIRST WORLD CUP LOSS AT ESTADIO AZTECA You'll never guess who has barely mentioned the U.S. men's team on Twitter or Facebook. Yep, Senator Mark Kelly. Since you're on a roll, you'll also be able to guess who hasn't been to a Team USA watch party, or worn a Team USA jersey to a party, based on his social media feed. You're right again, Mark Kelly. If he has, Kelly sure hasn't bragged about it like he did Sunday when England went into enemy territory and sent the Mexicans on a Cancun vacation with a 3-2 victory. PRESIDENT TRUMP SENDS WELL WISHES TO USMNT PRIOR TO WORLD CUP KICK-OFF AGAINST PARAGUAY Kelly's only mention of Team USA came back on June 25 when he admitted on Twitter to not being a soccer fan. "I watch the NFL, the NBA, a little bit of Major League Baseball, hockey and the UFC, but soccer has never really been my thing," the former astronaut said. Understandable. Kelly then went on to say he planned to watch the U.S. men's team "hopefully" beat Turkey. Hopefully? Talk about lukewarm confidence. Ten days later, Kelly shows up to a Team Mexico watch party exuding confidence with that massive smile on his face. Look at how proud and confident Mark was at that party taking selfies and rallying the Mexican fans as they prepared for this historic moment against England. A U.S. senator who didn't care about soccer, and definitely didn't care about U.S. soccer, was that quick to jump on the Mexican bandwagon. Let that sink in. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4be3fbc2ca79de23647708 Democrats' civil war heads to Michigan where progressives face biggest test yet in high-stakes Senate showdown te 2026-07-06T17:20:59.854Z Democrats' civil war heads to Michigan where progressives face biggest test yet in high-stakes Senate showdown The high-stakes fight between the left-wing and the center-left establishment for the future of the Democratic Party is moving to a much larger stage. After victories by far-left and socialist candidates in dark blue congressional districts in New York City and Colorado the past two weeks drew national attention, the spotlight now shifts to battleground Michigan. That's where moderate Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., who is backed by Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and the establishment; and former Wayne County Health Department Director Abdul El-Sayed, a left-wing candidate endorsed by progressive champions Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.,and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., are colliding in a crucial Senate showdown. The winner of the Aug. 4, 2026, Democratic primary will face-off in the midterm elections in November against former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, who is on a glide path to the GOP nomination. The winner will succeed retiring Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, a Democrat.  CRUCIAL SENATE BATTLE ROCKED AFTER MAJOR PLAYER DROPS OUT OF RACE The seat is a top Republican target and is a must-hold for the Democrats as they aim to win back the Senate majority from the GOP, which currently controls the chamber with a slim, but manageable, 53-47 margin. The leading nonpartisan political handicappers at Cook Political Reporter rate the Senate race in Michigan as a toss-up. Matt Bennett, one of the leaders at the Third Way, a leading center-left Democratic organization, told Fox News the primary in Michigan "is much more significant" than the intra-party ballot box showdowns the past two weeks in "very, very blue districts" in New York City and Denver. The showdown in Michigan became a two-way race on Sunday, after progressive state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, once the third major Democrat in the primary, suspended her campaign. "I may be suspending this campaign, but I am not leaving the fight," McMorrow pledged in a statement Sunday as she ended her Senate bid. McMorrow, who has seen her national profile expand in recent years and was running as a progressive in an ideological space between El-Sayed and Stevens, suspended her campaign amid faltering poll numbers and fundraising that weren't keeping pace with her two main rivals. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB McMorrow pledged to fully support whichever Democrat wins the primary and will ultimately face-off with Rogers, who is running for the Senate for a second straight cycle after losing in 2024 to now-Sen. Elissa Slotkin by a razor-thin margin. Following McMorrow's announcement, Stevens praised her fellow Democrat by calling her an "important voice" for policies that benefit Michigan families. Stevens then argued that she is the strongest Democratic candidate to win the primary and defeat Rogers in November. "As we enter the final month of the primary election, I'm excited to continue to make my case to Michiganders why I'm the strongest Democrat to defeat Mike Rogers this November, lower costs, protect manufacturing jobs, and stand up to Trump's abuses of power," she added. As she runs for the nomination, Stevens has been backed by millions in super PAC spending, including big bucks from Israel-aligned groups. MAMDANI-BACKED SOCIALISTS LOOK TO TAKE NEW YORK PLAYBOOK NATIONWIDE AFTER PRIMARY VICTORIES In his statement, El-Sayed praised McMorrow for having the "courage" to challenge what he described as a rigged political system, accusing Democratic Party insiders of spending millions to influence the primary. While he did not name specific groups, the remarks appeared to reference corporate PACs and establishment party leaders such as Schumer. He then invited McMorrow’s supporters to join his progressive movement to combat big money in politics and defeat the political establishment. "Throughout this campaign, Senator McMorrow showed what it looks like to fight back against politics that rigs the system against too many of us. While we have policy disagreements, I never questioned whether Senator McMorrow would fight for a better America for my daughters and hers," he said. "The same party insiders she had the courage to challenge have been bullying anyone who opposes their chosen candidate. After spending $30 million to drown Senator McMorrow and me out, they’re now spending even more to attack me. It’s everything we are standing up against." "I welcome her supporters to our movement to stand up against money in politics, to put money back in pockets, and pass Medicare for All. We cannot allow the establishment to decide our nominee for us." THESE MIDTERM RACES WILL DETERMINE WHETHER REPUBLICANS HOLD THEIR SENATE MAJORITY El-Sayed, who, if elected, would make history as the nation's first Muslim senator, is an epidemiologist who unsuccessfully ran for governor as an insurgent candidate in 2018. He has made support for "Medicare-for-all" a major component of his campaign. The far-left candidate has also called for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and is a vocal critic of Israel amid its war with Hamas — even characterizing Israel's actions in Gaza as "genocide" against Palestinians. And El-Sayed, who served as a top surrogate on Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign, has vowed not to accept PAC donations. Schumer and the party establishment view Stevens as more electable than El-Sayed, who has sparked controversy with his past comments. They worry that El-Sayed as the party's nominee would jeopardize the Democrat-controlled Senate seat by pushing the party too far to the left in a state that President Donald Trump carried two years ago by just over one percentage point. A victory by El-Sayed over Stevens in next month's primary would give the far left a major win on a statewide stage, and further boost their momentum in the battle for the Democratic Party's future. But Bennet warned against placing too much emphasis on the results in Michigan, as he pointed to other factors in the race. "I don't think that even if El-Sayed wins, that means the national party is moving dramatically to the left, as the left will insist if that happens," he told Fox News Digital. "Some of this is idiosyncratic. There's a huge Arab American population in Michigan. The Israel issue is more resonant there than it is in other places. And candidates matter." Fox News' Hannah Brennan contributed to this story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4be3e8c2ca79de236476ff FLASHBACK: As America turns 250, here's how the nation celebrated its biggest birthdays te 2026-07-06T17:20:40.409Z FLASHBACK: As America turns 250, here's how the nation celebrated its biggest birthdays America's milestone anniversaries have given generations of Americans an opportunity to reflect on the nation's history, values and progress. From the Centennial in 1876 to the Bicentennial in 1976, celebrations have had parades, fireworks, historical reenactments, speeches and other patriotic traditions honoring the Declaration of Independence and the nation's founding in 1776. As Americans celebrated the country's 250th anniversary on July 4, those traditions carried into the semiquincentennial with the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, President Donald Trump's address marking the occasion, military flyovers, performances by the U.S. Army Band and a Guinness World Record-breaking fireworks display with more than 850,000 fireworks. Fox News Digital looks back at the nation's biggest birthday celebrations. TRUMP SET TO DELIVER 'HISTORIC' SPEECH CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY The nation's first major milestone came in 1826, marking 50 years since the Declaration of Independence was adopted. Communities across the country organized celebrations and leaders in Washington, D.C., invited former Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, two of the last surviving signers of the Declaration of Independence, to attend, but both declined due to poor health, according to the National Archives Foundation. However, history took an extraordinary turn when Jefferson and Adams both died on July 4, just hours apart. Many Americans saw Jefferson and Adams' deaths as a remarkable coincidence that added to the symbolism of Independence Day. A memorial service honoring Jefferson and Adams was held in Washington, D.C., while dinners, patriotic events and other commemorations helped establish the tradition of celebrating America's birthday. The nation celebrated its 100th anniversary in Philadelphia with the 1876 Centennial Exposition, the nation's first official World's Fair, which highlighted America's post-Civil War industrial growth and introduced millions of visitors to groundbreaking new technologies. The six-month exposition attracted nearly 10 million visitors from around the world to see international arts, cultures and technologies on display, according to the National Archives. The exposition featured Machinery Hall, where visitors saw new inventions, including Alexander Graham Bell's first telephone and Thomas Alva Edison's automatic telegraph. The fair also had a Women's Pavilion that highlighted the scientific and artistic achievements of women during the suffrage movement. THE REVOLUTIONARY LANDMARKS WHERE WASHINGTON, ADAMS AND JEFFERSON CHANGED AMERICA President Ulysses S. Grant approved sending the original Declaration of Independence to Philadelphia for display at the Centennial Exposition, according to the National Archives. Concerns over the document's deteriorating condition later prompted efforts to preserve the nation's founding document. Fifty years later, Philadelphia again hosted a World's Fair to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The 1926 Sesquicentennial International Exposition featured historical recreations and patriotic attractions celebrating the nation's founding. Organizers built an 80-foot replica of the Liberty Bell illuminated by 26,000 light bulbs that became one of the exposition's signature attractions, according to The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia. THE LESSON WE CAN LEARN FROM BICENTENNIAL HISTORY IS TO PARTY LIKE IT’S 1976 Although organizers projected 30 million visitors, fewer than five million paid admissions were recorded, and the exposition closed with enormous debts, according to Smithsonian magazine and The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia. America's 200th birthday arrived during a period of recovery following the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal. Philadelphia's bid to host a Bicentennial World's Fair was canceled in 1972, leaving the city's Bicentennial commemoration to move forward as national organizers encouraged celebrations across the country, according to the Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia. About 66,000 recognized events were held across the country, according to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. Signature celebrations included Operation Sail, which brought more than 200 tall ships to New York Harbor, and the American Freedom Train, which traveled more than 25,000 miles across the country carrying historic artifacts, documents and works of art. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4be1dec2ca79de236476c7 Firefighters, police pull young woman from sewage-filled ravine after days trapped in 104-degree heat te 2026-07-06T17:11:58.248Z Firefighters, police pull young woman from sewage-filled ravine after days trapped in 104-degree heat A dramatic rescue operation in Texas saved a young woman's life after she had been trapped for days in a steep ravine. At about 5:25 p.m. local time on June 28, a young man heard faint cries for help coming from a wooded area behind a nearby high school. While investigating the sounds, he found a young woman who had been trapped in a ravine for days, stuck in deep mud and sewage. The Dallas Police Department and Dallas Fire-Rescue immediately launched a joint operation, with first responders facing 104-degree heat and navigating a quarter-mile of treacherous terrain to reach the woman. SECURITY GUARD SURVIVES EIGHT DAYS BENEATH COLLAPSED SHOPPING CENTER AFTER VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKES Rescuers were able to pull the woman out of the muck and rushed her to a local hospital, where she was treated for severe dehydration, prolonged sun exposure and other injuries. It is unclear how the woman got stuck. AMERICA'S WOUNDED COPS FIND HOPE, HEALING AND SECOND CHANCE THROUGH OFFICERS WHO REFUSE TO LEAVE THEM BEHIND In a statement Monday, the Dallas Police Department praised the heroic joint effort. "The well-being of the Dallas community is not something that’s handled by a single agency," the Dallas Police Department wrote in an X post. "It takes a collaborative effort from multiple teams and organizations working side-by-side to ensure every person’s safety." The department extended its sincere thanks to the officers, firefighters and paramedics whose "swift action and joint effort saved a young woman who was in desperate need of help." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4be1cac2ca79de236476be Jim Acosta claims Donald Trump vanity projects look like ‘end days of Saddam Hussein’ te 2026-07-06T17:11:38.793Z Jim Acosta claims Donald Trump vanity projects look like ‘end days of Saddam Hussein’ Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta compared President Donald Trump’s Washington, D.C., projects to the "end days of Saddam Hussein" on Sunday while questioning Trump’s mental and physical fitness during an appearance after the president’s Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall. Acosta made the remark on left-wing host Jack Cocchiarella’s podcast after Cocchiarella asked what he would do with Trump's "monuments and vanity projects" after Trump leaves office. "That’s what concerns me greatly, and this is like end days of Saddam Hussein that we’re seeing right now with the way he’s trying to build things and take over projects down in Washington, D.C.," Acosta said. TRUMP ANNOUNCES MAJOR NEW LANDMARK PROJECT IN DC'S WEST POTOMAC PARK HONORING AMERICA'S GREATEST HEROES Acosta also shared that he was more concerned about Trump’s mental state than his physical condition. "I have more pause about his mental health than his physical health," Acosta said. The interview came after Trump’s America 250 celebration on the National Mall, which the White House described as marking "250 years of American Independence." The former CNN White House correspondent argued Trump's building projects showed a desire to shape how he will be remembered. "He’s doing these things because he knows deep down in his bones that he is going to be ranked probably the lowest among all presidents in American history," Acosta said. TRUMP SET TO DELIVER 'HISTORIC' SPEECH CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY Acosta said Trump's projects should be undone after his presidency. "Everything should be restored to the way things were before he started doing these things," Acosta said. Cocchiarella also asked Acosta what he believed was "going on with the man's health," saying Trump's "strength" appeared diluted. "I think that he’s obviously not the same person that I covered during the first term," Acosta said. TRUMP EYES NEW WHITE HOUSE LAWN PROJECT THAT COULD RESHAPE PRESIDENTIAL TRAVEL "I don’t remember him falling asleep in the cabinet meetings and in the Oval Office as people are standing over his shoulder talking. I mean, that’s totally nuts." White House spokesman Davis Ingle pushed back on Acosta’s comments in a statement to Fox News Digital, accusing Democrats and the media of covering up former President Joe Biden’s decline, while praising Trump’s stamina and accessibility. "President Trump’s sharpness, unmatched energy, and historic accessibility stand in stark contrast to what we saw during the last administration when Democrats and the legacy media intentionally covered up Joe Biden’s serious mental and physical decline from the American people," Ingle said. "President Trump is the sharpest and most accessible president in American history who is working nonstop to solve problems and deliver on his promises." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Acosta criticized mainstream outlets for not covering Trump's health more aggressively. "The fact that it’s not really talked about in the mainstream press all that much is an embarrassment," Acosta said. "I think that my friends in corporate media, they need to get a little bit more courage," Acosta said. "We can report on the things that are apparent to our own eyes. Like that’s OK to do." He pointed to both Trump's appearance and his public remarks as reasons for concern. "I think, you know, the bruises, the cankles, I mean, there’s lots of physical signs," Acosta said. "I think that the incoherence, though to me, is the overriding theme here." Acosta compared Trump’s public comments to the scrutiny Biden faced before dropping his 2024 re-election bid. "Joe Biden’s entire political career ended off of one of those comments," Acosta said. "And Donald Trump does it. It’s like a regular occurrence over at the White House. "I would like to know who it is that’s in the room with him on a regular basis when he’s making a lot of these decisions, in particular national security decisions," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4be1b7c2ca79de236476b5 FIFA dismisses Belgium appeal over decision on USA's Folarin Balogun te 2026-07-06T17:11:19.334Z FIFA dismisses Belgium appeal over decision on USA's Folarin Balogun FIFA denied Belgium’s appeal over the decision to suspend USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban for a red card in a Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The FIFA Appeal Committee issued a statement hours before kickoff between the U.S. and Belgium. "The FIFA Appeal Committee has rendered a request submitted by the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) as inadmissible in relation to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee’s decision to suspend for one year the match suspension imposed on United States national-team player Folarin Balogun following his dismissal for a direct red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina, played on 1 July 2026 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium," FIFA said. "The chairperson of the FIFA Appeal Committee, Neil Eggleston (from the United States), was not involved in the decision. "The request was rendered inadmissible on the grounds that the RBFA is not a party to the proceedings and, as such, has no standing to appeal the decision." The RBFA responded after the decision was made. "To date, the RBFA has still not received any grounds for this decision, nor has it received the information it has been requesting since the start of this procedure id est a copy of the decision and the motivation declaring the player eligible as well as the referee's report. Which is a breach of FIFA regulations," the federation said. "The RBFA has informed the United States Soccer Federation that it contests the eligibility of the player, should the player be listed on the referee's team sheet. This leaves all further actions open." This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4be1a3c2ca79de236476ac Trump pushed NATO to pay up. Now allies must turn pledges into power te 2026-07-06T17:10:59.881Z Trump pushed NATO to pay up. Now allies must turn pledges into power Declarations are not deterrence. Commitments are not capabilities. At The Hague last year, NATO Allies made a historic pledge: five percent of GDP annually on core defense and security-related capabilities. It was a declaration that the Free World will rise to the challenges of this century — and a testament to the historic leadership of President Trump. His unwavering determination has secured a surge in Allied defense investment not seen since the founding of NATO. But as we approach the NATO Summit in Ankara, the Alliance faces its defining test: turning promises into realities on the ground. TRUMP CALLS OUT NATO AHEAD OF SUMMIT, CALLING IT 'RIDICULOUS' FOR US TO PERSIST ON 'ONE SIDED PATH' The Burden-Sharing Reckoning Since 2017, European Allies and Canada have increased defense investment by more than $1.2 trillion. That is real money, and it reflects a real shift in political will. Since the Hague Summit alone, Allies have committed nearly $139 billion — roughly half of it spent on American equipment that the United States alone can produce at scale. Allies currently hold over $60 billion in orders with American defense companies, and that number keeps growing. We build the best equipment in the world, and our friends know it. Yet the picture remains uneven. Some Allies are shouldering more of the burden than others, and the United States will continue to press every member of this Alliance to honor its commitments. In an era of complex new threats — drone swarms, hybrid attacks, hypersonic missiles — a weak link anywhere degrades collective security everywhere. PENTAGON SLASHES NATO COMBAT COMMITMENTS AS TRUMP PUSHES EUROPE TO DEFEND ITSELF The goal, however, is not simply to spend more. It is to shift the conventional defense of Europe to Europeans, with the United States providing critical but more focused support — including our nuclear umbrella. That means an Alliance that is stronger, more lethal, and less dependent on the United States. It means air and missile defense networks built to counter the drone and missile threats that have reshaped the modern battlefield in Ukraine. It means tougher training and more demanding exercises for our combined forces. And it means a NATO that can fight and win with Europeans in the lead. The Defense Industrial Imperative The most consequential development in the Alliance today is not happening around conference tables. It is happening on factory floors. UKRAINE’S BATTLEFIELD IS TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE OF NATO We must build more military equipment, build it faster, and out-innovate our adversaries. That requires expanded industrial capacity on both sides of the Atlantic: more partnerships between American defense companies and European industry to develop, produce, and sustain together. It requires more flexible contracting, including the long-term contracts Congress has now authorized, to give American companies the certainty they need to invest in expanded production; and new pathways for our most innovative small businesses to bring best-in-class technology to the Alliance. This is the virtuous cycle we need. Allied demand drives American production. American production drives Allied capability. Allied capability drives deterrence. And deterrence keeps the peace. The Summit Ahead Ankara must be a summit of action. The Hague gave us the mandate; Ankara must give us the momentum — concrete milestones, measurable capability targets, and mechanisms that ensure Allies deliver. President Reagan said peace through strength is not a slogan but a fact of life. We must, like President Trump, see the world as it is, not as we wish it to be. A dangerous world demands a strong America and strong Allies. The United States has been the backbone of NATO, and we will remain a proud, stalwart Ally. But a stronger Europe, armed with real capabilities, is the prerequisite for an Alliance that can defend every inch of NATO territory — as equal Allies, not dependents. Our adversaries must look at our capabilities and conclude that the cost of aggression is too high. That is the NATO we are building. The direction is clear. The commitment is real. Now is the time to act. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4be17cc2ca79de23647695 If you use Google, you’re training its AI. Here’s how to opt out. te 2026-07-06T17:10:20.464Z If you use Google, you’re training its AI. Here’s how to opt out. PSA: A change to Google's privacy settings let it train its AI on more of your data. Here's how to opt out. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bdf39c2ca79de23647669 Senate hopeful says Texas home to the 'best drag queens in the nation' in resurfaced comments te 2026-07-06T17:00:41.990Z Senate hopeful says Texas home to the 'best drag queens in the nation' in resurfaced comments Senate hopeful James Talarico is on the defensive after remarks resurfaced in which he lavished praise on Texas drag queens as "some of the best" in the country. Talarico, the Democrats' nominee in Texas’ hotly contested Senate race, made the comment in May 2023 while criticizing a bill in the state legislature banning "sexually oriented performances" on public property and in the presence of minors — a measure that would have likely restricted some drag shows. He voted "present" on the legislation at the urging of the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus after language explicitly referencing drag performers was stripped from an earlier version, arguing the revised bill would better protect their performances. "I think Texas is obviously the best state in the nation and I think we produce some of the best drag queens in the nation," Talarico told The Texas Newsroom. "And I didn’t want any legislation to target them or hurt that industry." TALARICO SAYS HE 'HATES CHRISTIANITY' IN UNEARTHED INTERVIEW WITH TRANSGENDER 'LATINX' THEOLOGIAN Talarico, a 37-year-old state legislator and seminarian, has repeatedly sparked controversy over past remarks on Christianity and gender issues in which he argued, "God is nonbinary," claimed there are six biological sexes and gushed over transgender children. The former middle school teacher also raised eyebrows in a resurfaced clip from 2022 in which he argued that scaling back meat consumption is "existential" to combating climate change and praised a left-wing activist group that advocated for dismantling the state’s massive oil and gas industry. Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton’s campaign hammered Talarico’s drag queen praise in a statement to Fox News Digital. "This is just one more addition to the long list of out-of-touch, extreme views James Talarico holds that are out of step with the people of Texas," Paxton spokeswoman Madison Cercy said. Talarico's remarks also prompted sharp criticism from the Republican National Committee (RNC), which is working aggressively to keep the open seat currently held by retiring Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in Republican hands. "He needs to stay away from kids and stop forcing his creepy trans-for-all agenda on Texas," RNC spokesman Zach Kraft told Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital reached out to Talarico’s campaign for comment. JOHN THUNE GOES 'ALL IN' FOR KEN PAXTON AFTER BITTER PRIMARY RIPPED GOP APART Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, signed the legislation, known as Senate Bill 12, in June 2023, but its enforcement has been subject to years-long legal challenges brought by LGBTQ organizations over alleged violations of First Amendment rights. Under the law, businesses can face up to a $10,000 fine for hosting a prohibited performance and drag performers could also be subject to criminal penalties. In February, a federal appeals court allowed the state law regulating drag shows to go into effect, while a legal fight over its constitutionality continues. "I will always work to shield our children from exposure to erotic and inappropriate sexually-oriented performances," Paxton wrote in a November 2025 press release. "It is an honor to have defended this law, ensuring that our state remains safe for families and children, and I look forward to continuing to vigorously defend it on remand before the district court." Republicans’ criticism comes as Talarico is locked in a dead heat with Paxton just months ahead of the November midterm elections, according to recent polling. A New York Times/Siena College survey released last week found that both candidates are tied, with 47% of the vote among likely voters in Texas. According to the poll, approximately half of the respondents said Paxton, a Trump ally aligned with the MAGA movement, is too extreme, while just 43% viewed Talarico that way. Additionally, less than four in 10 respondents believe Paxton has good character or the right kind of morals, while 56% and 51% of voters, respectively, said Talarico does, the survey found. However, the poll indicated that Talarico could struggle to overcome Democrats’ toxic brand in the Lone Star state, with 53% of respondents viewing the party as too far to the left. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bdccdc2ca79de2364762c Trump rings stock market’s opening bell to celebrate Trump accounts. te 2026-07-06T16:50:21.219Z Trump rings stock market’s opening bell to celebrate Trump accounts. The government-funded savings accounts for children became available on Saturday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bdad6c2ca79de236475e6 America owes black women 'everything,' Rep. Jasmine Crockett rants over July 4 weekend te 2026-07-06T16:41:58.214Z America owes black women 'everything,' Rep. Jasmine Crockett rants over July 4 weekend Controversial and outspoken outgoing Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is facing online backlash after comments she made over the Independence Day weekend revealing what she thinks the United States owes Black women. "When it comes to answering the question of what America owes black women, the answer is everything," the Texas congresswoman said during an interview at the Essence Festival of Black Culture, which was held in New Orleans over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. "When we think about the sacrifices that black women have made, from the moment we were stolen from our homelands and transported into this country, to the fact that black women continue to stand as the backbone — specifically of the Democratic Party — we know that black women are always the ones doing the labor, but we are also the ones that are the first targets of any harm," Crockett continued. DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKER CLAIMS BLACK AMERICANS WILL STOP VOTING IF THEY DON'T GET REPARATIONS The Essence Festival of Black Culture, which is linked to Essence Magazine, says it brings together iconic black voices to celebrate culture, community and commerce. Rapper Cardi B performed at the Big Easy event over the weekend, and Michelle Obama gave a speech. CRITICS ROAST JASMINE CROCKETT AFTER SHE CALLS HERSELF 'ONE OF THE 535 MOST POWERFUL PEOPLE' IN US Crockett said at the event, which coincided with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence: "So, this Fourth of July, I say celebrate a black woman that you know, because whether it's an invention that she made, or whether it's the very democracy that still hangs by a thread right now, there is black woman to thank for her contributions." The clip quickly made the rounds on social media, eliciting some incredulous responses. "I thought the point of Independence Day was to celebrate America as a country not individuals no matter what race they are," said one social media user. WATCH: HEARING TURMOIL AS JASMINE CROCKETT UNLOADS ON MLK'S NIECE IN WILD RACIALLY-CHARGED RANT "Democracy is not hanging by a thread. That’s insane," said another. A third claimed: "Your skin color doesn't make you special." "Thank God in 6 months she'll be gone," one remarked, referring to her impending departure from her position in Congress. Crockett opted instead of running for reelection bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas. She lost the primary against James Talarico, who marketed himself as a more moderate candidate to take on Republicans in the Lone Star State. The two-term congresswoman's decision not to run for reelection in her district came after its geographical boundaries were redrawn to be more red-leaning. Crockett's office did not return Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bdac2c2ca79de236475dd 'Mayhem' erupts in wealthy coastal enclave as hundreds arrested in massive takeover during July Fourth weekend te 2026-07-06T16:41:38.754Z 'Mayhem' erupts in wealthy coastal enclave as hundreds arrested in massive takeover during July Fourth weekend July Fourth chaos erupted over the weekend on the West Coast. More than 400 teens and young people were arrested during a massive teen takeover event in Newport Beach, California. Police say the mob descended upon the Balboa Peninsula neighborhood on July 4, with videos shared on social media depicting the madness with crowds appearing to set off fireworks in the middle of roadways, block busy streets and cause damage to local businesses. From Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5, police made 402 arrests, with the local fire department responding to 102 emergencies, including 10 fires; it is unclear if the fires and emergencies were related to the illegal takeover event. BROOKLYN BRIDGE CATCHES FIRE AMID NYC FIREWORKS DISPLAY AS TRUMP HAILS IT IN DC SPEECH In a post to social media, the City of Newport Beach said in part: "Social media posts drew a large influx of juveniles and young adults to the Newport Pier area within a matter of minutes. As the crowd quickly grew into the thousands, dangerous and unlawful behavior escalated, blocking roadways, preventing emergency access and putting families, visitors and first responders at risk." 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns More videos shared online appear to show possible looting and damage at a Pavilions grocery store in the area. Smashed produce and trash were seen strewn around the parking lot over the weekend. FBI SAYS NEW MISSION CENTER HAS IDENTIFIED 'NEFARIOUS' PROTEST FUNDING AND SUBJECTS The president of the Newport Beach Police Association, Joe DeJulio, posted a statement to social media that said, "a large group of agitators invaded Newport Beach spurred by an alleged 'TikTok Takeover.' These persons came to our city with the intent on causing harm, injury, and destruction, bringing harassment, disturbances, and mayhem." A spokesperson for TikTok confirmed to Fox News Digital any content posted on the platform that promotes theft, property damage, criminal activity, or dangerous behaviors that could cause serious harm, violates the app's Community Guidelines. Fox News Digital has reached out to Albertson's, the company that owns the Pavilions grocery store, for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bdaafc2ca79de236475d4 West Virginia man pleads guilty to making violent threats against Trump, ICE te 2026-07-06T16:41:19.297Z West Virginia man pleads guilty to making violent threats against Trump, ICE A man admitted to issuing threats regarding President Donald Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, according to an announcement issued by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia. An indictment earlier this year had alleged that the individual, Cody Lee Smith, threatened to rape and kill President Trump, and threatened to murder Trump supporters and ICE agents. He is facing "up to 5 years for the presidential threat charge and faces up to 10 years in federal prison for the threats against ICE," the Thursday news release announced. WEST VIRGINIA MAN ALLEGEDLY THREATENED TO KILL TRUMP SUPPORTERS, ICE AGENTS IN ONLINE VIDEOS: REPORT The indictment detailed the graphic threats the man allegedly made, including one in which he apparently referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The document states that Smith sent a direct message to Donald Trump Jr. on Instagram that declared, "I’m going to rape your worthless father while Benjamin netanyacuck sits in the oval CUCK throne and watches with his jugular cut while the life leaves his pathetic eyes and then after I’m done your getting raped." SECRET SERVICE MISSED 'MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES' TO PREVENT TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT: WATCHDOG The indictment reports that Smith asserted in an Instagram post, "Donald j Trump likes little boys and little girls and is an Israeli asset he deserves to be raped and murdered @REALDONALDTRUMP @donaldjtrumpjr I will kill you b[----] a[--] dad." It also alleges that the man posted, "If I see a single trump supporter I don’t care the relation[,] I don’t care their age[,] I don’t care if they are mentally handicap[,] I’m murdering them in front of their entire family[,] same goes to the first war supporter or service member who’s willing to bootlick." He called the ICE tip line and "threatened to kill ICE agents in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the tip line operator, and the operator’s family," the indictment alleged. OBAMA JUDGE HANDS PROGRESSIVES A WIN OVER ANTI-TRUMP '86 47' MESSAGE AMID RISING THREATS The document also alleged that Smith had declared in a post, "Donald Trump just announced the godd[---] hunger games[.] IMPEACH THIS MOTHERF[-----] WITH A .308." — the indictment noted that the post featured a Leathermouth song titled, "I Am Going to Kill the President of the United States of America." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bda9bc2ca79de236475cb Jimmy Kimmel joins Obama-produced HBO show to mock Trump te 2026-07-06T16:40:59.841Z Jimmy Kimmel joins Obama-produced HBO show to mock Trump ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel made a cameo appearance on Larry David’s Obama-produced HBO program on July 3 to attack President Donald Trump.  Longtime Trump critic Rob Reiner, who was killed late last year, made a posthumous appearance as George Washington, who announced he will not seek a third term in office and proposed Congress pursue a constitutional amendment prohibiting presidential power on "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America." The new HBO satire series, which touts Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as executive producers, lampooned Trump without saying his name.  David’s character, dressed in colonial attire, asked, "Well, what if there’s some a------ in office, some narcissistic p---- who doesn’t follow the Constitution?" LARRY DAVID BRISTLED AT SOME OF BARACK OBAMA'S CREATIVE NOTES ON NEW COMEDY COLLABORATION, DIRECTOR SAYS Reiner’s Washington stressed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power before David’s character interjects, warning that the president could attack the free press to silence criticism. Then another man in the crowd, played by fellow longtime Trump antagonist Kimmel, came into focus.  "Come on, that could never happen," Kimmel’s character shouted.  David’s character snarked, "That’s what you think." "Are you suggesting that the president would taketh the time to challenge anyone who dare make fun of him, as if he were a big baby? I don’t see it," Kimmel’s character said.  Kimmel, who earlier this year joked that first lady Melania Trump had the glow of an "expectant widow," has ramped up his liberal political commentary in recent years. JIMMY KIMMEL REMAINS DEFIANT, INSISTS 'EXPECTANT WIDOW' JAB AGAINST TRUMPS WAS ABOUT AGE DIFFERENCE The "widow" joke went viral just days later when an armed assailant stormed a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in April. Kimmel, who insisted it was a joke about Trump’s age and not an assassination jab, mocks Trump on a nightly basis.  Trump has repeatedly urged ABC to fire Kimmel, to no avail.  "When is ABC Fake News Network firing seriously unfunny Jimmy Kimmel, who incompetently presides over one of the Lowest Rated shows on Television? People are angry. It better be soon!!!" Trump wrote in April.  ROB REINER'S FINAL ROLE DRAWS FIERCE CRITICISM 6 MONTHS AFTER LEGENDARY DIRECTOR'S TRAGIC DEATH Last year, Kimmel was briefly suspended by Disney after controversial remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk sparked outrage, and ABC said the show would be preempted indefinitely. He returned to the air days later and insisted he never intended to make light of Kirk’s death.  Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bda74c2ca79de236475c0 te 2026-07-06T16:40:20.935Z The government-funded savings accounts for children became available on Saturday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bd86ac2ca79de2364758b Explosive House report reveals secret operation inside China at center of South Korea's fight with US company te 2026-07-06T16:31:38.825Z Explosive House report reveals secret operation inside China at center of South Korea's fight with US company The House Judiciary Committee released a scathing report detailing how the left-leaning South Korean government, which some lawmakers say is "aligned with China," has systematically discriminated against American-owned companies. The report heavily mentions the case of Coupang, a Seattle-based U.S. company dubbed the "Amazon of Korea," though it has no relation to Amazon. Coupang has faced strict scrutiny from the Korean government after a data breach. Coupang recently was fined roughly $410 million by South Korea, the largest privacy fine in South Korea's history. The Judiciary Committee outlined the timeline of how Coupang came under heavy fire by the South Korean government, from a secret laptop recovery mission to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service calling for Coupang Korea interim CEO Harold Rogers to be charged with perjury. He has yet to be formally charged or indicted and did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.  Last June, a Chinese national who was a former senior engineer at Coupang began accessing data and consumer information outside of Korea for several months. Coupang's security team confirmed the breach in November, and the Judiciary report detailed that the former employee admitted to stealing an authentication key to gain access to the data. CHAD WOLF: AMERICA CANNOT IGNORE CHINA’S ECONOMIC ATTACK ON US INDUSTRY Once confirmed last November, Coupang reported the breach to the Korea Internet & Security Agency and said roughly 3,000 accounts had been accessed, according to the report. In December, the committee said that Coupang was instructed to retrieve the stolen data, which was stored on a laptop and at the bottom of a murky river in China. The report alleged that Coupang was told by South Korea's National Intelligence Service to retrieve the laptop, leading to a covert mission in Chinese territory to recover the data. TIKTOK IN LEGAL HOT SEAT AS STATE ACCUSES APP OF EXPOSING KIDS TO HARMFUL CONTENT WHILE MISLEADING PARENTS Fox News Digital obtained a video of the laptop ultimately being retrieved. The footage showed a man in scuba gear in a muddy river holding up a Coupang bag which contained the device and consumer data. Fox News Digital has not independently authenticated the footage.  Following the recovery, CEO Park Dae-jun resigned from the top job at Coupang Inc., and Harold Rogers was then appointed interim CEO of Coupang Corp., the South Korean subsidiary of the parent company, Coupang Inc. In late December, Rogers and Coupang executives appeared before the South Korean assembly, where he testified under oath that South Korea's National Intelligence Service instructed the company to retrieve the stolen data. The Judiciary Committee report backs Rogers' claim, but South Korean officials quickly berated him at the December hearing, and the South Korean government denied that instruction was given to enter Chinese territory and obtain the laptop. The committee report details documentation of a meeting that took place between Coupang and South Korea's National Intelligence Service where "officials ‘told [Coupang] that they were part of the joint government investigation,’ and that Coupang was ‘legally required’ to ‘work with them.’" After the denial, South Korean officials called for Rogers to face perjury charges, due to his testimony under oath, and the company would later be fined a historic $410 million in June. SOUTH KOREA'S PROPOSED PLATFORM LAW COULD COST US STATES $525B OVER THE NEXT DECADE, MODEL ESTIMATES "We regret the circumstances that led to the House Judiciary Committee’s investigation, and we remain committed to finding a constructive resolution so Coupang can once again serve as a bridge to strengthen the U.S.-Korea alliance, accelerating trade and investment that benefits both countries," a spokesperson for Coupang Inc. told Fox News Digital. The Judiciary Committee alleged that the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) "has been particularly aggressive in using competition policy to attack American companies," and that "South Korea has used digital laws and regulations as a way to target American companies and limit their ability to operate successfully in South Korea." Despite Coupang and the Judiciary Committee's pushback, a South Korean embassy spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the country "is fully committed to ensuring a fair and non-discriminatory business environment for all companies regardless of their nationality." "The Government of the Republic of Korea regrets that the interim staff report published by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee published appears to be largely based on the unilateral assertions of Coupang and respectfully disagrees with several characterizations in the report," the spokesperson told Fox News Digital.  The spokesperson went on to explain that the South Korean Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) imposed the penalties in accordance with their law and that the sanctions remain well below the statutory maximum – despite being the largest issued in Korea.  The spokesperson added that Coupang was given due process throughout the investigation and retains the right to challenge the decision in court, which the company has said it will do while reaffirming South Korea's commitment to its strategic partnership with the United States, saying their government will continue engaging with the U.S. Congress to strengthen bilateral economic ties.  Coupang stock plummeted as the events unfolded, and has tanked more than 45% since the company announced the breach and the South Korean government began retaliating. OVER 50 HOUSE MEMBERS ACCUSE SOUTH KOREA'S NEW LEFT-WING GOVERNMENT OF ATTACKING US COMPANIES, FAVORING CHINA The Judiciary report said that the "decrease has negatively affected U.S. investors, including public pension funds, mutual funds, and everyday Americans just trying to save for retirement." South Korea's government recently took a sharp turn to the left after Yoon Suk-yeol, a conservative from the People Power Party, was impeached in December 2024, largely because of his decision to implement martial law over "anti-state forces" that he said were led by the nation's Democratic Party. President Lee Jae-myung, a Democrat, narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election but won the presidency in 2025. The Democratic Party in South Korea already holds a substantial majority in the National Assembly, and the country is now operating at a full Democratic majority. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-California, sounded the alarm on South Korea’s distancing from the U.S. during an interview with Fox News Digital in April. Issa sits on the House Judiciary Committee as the most senior member after Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. "South Korea is still an important strategic partner, but their last election led to a left-wing government closely aligned with China that, among other things, has begun attacking American companies," Issa said. He explained that Coupang is "owned by and founded by a Korean-American and they have been systematically attacked quite frankly, probably because they're an American company and effectively a unicorn in South Korea," Issa added. "We're seeing that South Korea has adopted the European digital rules which are very much designed to localize rather than accept the great companies that have spread very well around the world because they've earned it." Issa joined a group of more than 50 GOP members of Congress in a letter to the South Korean Ambassador to the United States, Kyung-wha Kang, over what they deemed to be "discriminatory" business practices that are targeting American companies. A Competere Foundation model in June estimated a $525 billion loss in economic activity in U.S. states over the next decade, including a $123 billion loss for California, a $48.7 billion loss for Texas, a $33.9 billion loss for New York and a $27.4 billion loss for Washington, should South Korea continue to implement policies that would be harmful to U.S. businesses operating in the country. Proposed pending legislation in South Korea's assembly, would broaden the power of the KFTC, the same agency members of Congress are currently criticizing for unfairly treating American businesses. Shanker Singham, international trade and competition economist and CEO of the Competere Foundation, said, "Korea is already an increasingly unfriendly place for U.S. companies to do business," adding the "looming regulations will make that environment even worse." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bd857c2ca79de23647582 Spencer Pratt lights social media on fire with viral takedown of ‘vile, commie mayor’ Mamdani te 2026-07-06T16:31:19.369Z Spencer Pratt lights social media on fire with viral takedown of ‘vile, commie mayor’ Mamdani Spencer Pratt sparked widespread online reaction over Independence Day weekend after posting a sharp rebuke of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for using the July 4 holiday to criticize America's history. Pratt, a former reality TV star who drew attention with his surprise Los Angeles mayoral run, continued his political commentary by targeting Mamdani, who marked the nation's 250th Independence Day by delivering an immigration-themed address from George Washington's desk. Flanked by eight recently naturalized U.S. citizens, Mamdani criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, Elon Musk and what he described as the "arena of supremacy" in the United States. "As we mark 250 years, what do we see?" Mamdani asked. "We see a city of contradictions within a nation of contradictions. We see the wealthiest country in the history of the world — one where children go to sleep hungry while the world’s first trillionaire hungers for more. We see monopolies that dominate every industry and oligarchs who buy elections. We see masked agents terrorizing our streets, eating food cooked by our undocumented neighbors before spiriting them away in unmarked vans. We see a nation whose immense wealth has been built by those with calloused, dirt-streaked hands — those who toil on factory floors and chisel into stone — and we see a nation that has allowed so much of that wealth to be held instead in the soft hands of a precious few." In a viral response video, Pratt bashed Mamdani, saying, "Notice how the communists always attack your history." MAMDANI BLASTS ICE AGENTS, ELON MUSK AND 'SUPREMACY' IN AMERICA 250 SPEECH AHEAD OF JULY 4 WEEKEND Wearing a T-shirt reading "the anti-socialists social club" and sitting behind a foldout table beside an RV at the site where his home burned down in the Los Angeles Palisades fire last year, Pratt remarked, "We all had to sit and watch that vile, commie mayor sit on the wrong side of our founding father’s desk to try to lecture us about our own history." "The communists must attack your history," he continued. "Why? Because history is what anchors you, it’s what makes us attached to something." He referred to communism as "an evil, anti-human religion," seeking to "destroy what makes us human." "The communist destroys your history so he can take your home and rebuild it in his image. That’s why it is your patriotic duty to celebrate today unashamed. It’s ok to love America, not only is it ok to love America, it’s necessary to love America. We are the only bulwark against tyranny on this earth," said Pratt. Amid the burned ruins of his Los Angeles home, Pratt urged Americans to "think of your country like a home. What makes your home special? … It’s the memories you have there." TRUMP HAILS AMERICA AS 'MOST EXCEPTIONAL NATION EVER TO EXIST' IN MOUNT RUSHMORE SPEECH "Erasing history is how you demoralize people, how you unmoor them and detach them from their society so you can take it from them and rewrite it in your image," he said. Pratt granted that America’s history is not perfect, saying, "our history is messy, our history is violent" but "bad times are part of what makes us stronger, a part of what makes us who we are." Turning his fire back to Mamdani, Pratt said, "he has no place to rewrite our history and lecture us about what our country stands for." "As a country, we are batting 1,000. Not only is it a miracle that this radical experiment in self-governance even survived past 1776, but we are the champions of the world, be proud of that, be proud of your history," he said. During his address, Mamdani, a naturalized U.S. citizen who was born in Uganda, said that every American has "the power to determine what America means." "The powerful have always known their answer. America, in their view, is an arena of supremacy where only a select few are allowed freedom," Mamdani said. "Where not all are created equal. America, if you ask them, becomes less the more people it welcomes. America, they will tell you, belongs only to those with the right accent or the right shade of skin. The rest of us, they insist, should be grateful for merely being allowed to visit. How small they are, how weak, how unoriginal. At every moment in our past, those who led through exclusion and isolation have tried to win power and enrich themselves by turning us against one another." SPENCER PRATT'S UNEXPECTED POLITICAL RISE FROM MTV VILLAIN TO KAREN BASS CHALLENGER SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER He also remarked, "We are told that America is exceptional because we are richer, stronger, more powerful than everyone else. The truth, my friends, is that America is exceptional because here nothing is fixed into place." "The frontier may be closed, we may have walked on the moon, but the work of fulfilling the values first enshrined in the Declaration of Independence — that work endures, my friends, and it belongs to us all. It belongs too to our newest Americans, those standing here with me today." Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani's office for comment and had not received a response by publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bd843c2ca79de23647579 Newsom-backed commission transfers popular coastline to indigenous tribes te 2026-07-06T16:30:59.996Z Newsom-backed commission transfers popular coastline to indigenous tribes A popular stretch of California’s Mendocino County coastline is being handed over to an Indigenous peoples group after a Gov. Gavin Newsom-backed state commission approved the transfer of 136 acres of beach and coastal bluffs. The property, which includes Blues Beach just south of Westport, will be transferred from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to Kai Poma, a nonprofit founded by representatives of the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Round Valley Indian Tribes and Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians. Caltrans gave final regulatory approval to the deal on June 26. "For the first time in California’s history, land managed by Caltrans and owned by the state was transferred to Kai Poma, a nonprofit established by three local Native American tribes with ancestral ties to the region," Caltrans District 1 announced in a statement last week. "Once transferred, Kai Poma will own and maintain the 136-acre site and protect sensitive natural resources and Native American cultural resources." NEWSOM'S CALIFORNIA RAIL PROJECT NOW EXPECTED TO COST $126B, OFFICIAL ADMITS, WITH STILL NO TRACKS LAID The state acquired the windswept shoreline and rocky bluffs in the 1960s as part of plans tied to Highway 1 expansion and the creation of a scenic overlook for motorists, according to the California Coastal Commission. In recent years, the beach has drawn large summer and holiday crowds, with public access largely unregulated. State planning documents say visitors have camped and partied on the beach, driven through sensitive areas, damaged cultural resources and left trash behind. NEWSOM TELLS GEORGIA CROWD, 'I AM LIKE YOU... I'M A 960 SAT GUY' Tribal leaders have described the land as culturally and spiritually significant. The coastal waters are used for traditional gathering, including seaweed and abalone, and the shore has hosted youth cultural camps. Kai Poma is expected to conduct cultural, archaeological and environmental surveys before developing a long-term resource management plan for the land. The nonprofit has also worked with the Coastal Commission on a public access plan that will keep the property open to visitors from sunrise to sunset. The transfer required years of work and a change in state law. Until 2021, Caltrans did not have authority to transfer state-owned property to tribal governments. That changed when Newsom signed legislation sponsored by state Sen. Mike McGuire, D-Healdsburg, allowing such conveyances. "With 136 acres now officially transferred into tribal stewardship, one of the most spectacular stretches of the Mendocino Coast will be forever protected," McGuire said in a statement. "This agreement, the first of its kind in California, gives these three dynamic Native American tribes the rightful opportunity to reclaim sacred lands and cultural traditions on this special piece of earth. And it’s about damn time." SMITHSONIAN'S NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY PROMOTES 'EXTREME POLITICAL ACTIVISM,' WH REPORT ALLEGES The law bars commercial activity on the property and requires continued public access. Supporters say the transfer will protect one of the region’s most scenic stretches of coast while returning sacred land to the descendants of the people who historically stewarded it. "This is beyond huge," Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians Chair J. Carlos Rivera told the Los Angeles Times. "It’s enormous from our tribal perspective that we are basically obtaining the land that our people once lived on before colonization." With the commission’s approval complete, Caltrans staff are expected to record the deed transferring the property from the state to Kai Poma. Fox News Digital reached out Newsom, the coastal commission, Round Valley Indian Tribes and Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bd81cc2ca79de23647564 Apple brings back card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after a four-year hiatus te 2026-07-06T16:30:20.577Z Apple brings back card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after a four-year hiatus Apple has started a phased rollout of card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after adapting to the country's payments framework. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bd5edc2ca79de23647531 Toby Keith topped the most streamed songs on Spotify in America on Independence Day 2026 te 2026-07-06T16:21:01.223Z Toby Keith topped the most streamed songs on Spotify in America on Independence Day 2026 Americans were blasting Toby Keith's music over the weekend to celebrate the 4th of July. The beautiful country we are blessed to call home celebrated its 250th birthday on Saturday, and it was an epic moment. People fired up their grills, cracked open plenty of beer and celebrated the greatest country on the planet. LEE GREENWOOD SAYS HE'S 'VERY PROUD' TO STAND NEXT TO TRUMP DURING AMERICA'S 250TH CELEBRATION What do you need for a great Independence Day? A fire playlist, and that includes Toby Keith. Toby Keith's legendary song "Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American)" was the most streamed song on Spotify in America on the 4th of July, according to Chart Data. Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." was second and Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" took the number three spot. COUNTRY SUPERSTAR ELLA LANGLEY PULLS OFF INCREDIBLE CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENT ON THE MUSIC CHARTS It shouldn't surprise anyone that Toby Keith's most famous song dominated Spotify on the 4th of July. It's an incredible song. "Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue" will make you want to run through a brick wall to celebrate America. It's patriotism at its best and that's what Independence Day is all about. It's also a bit funny because I tweeted this on Friday night, and I meant it! AARON TIPPIN SAYS PATRIOTISM IS 'VERY STRONG IN AMERICA' AHEAD OF FORT CAMPBELL 4TH OF JULY SHOW What music did you have fired up on the 4th of July? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bd5d9c2ca79de2364751d Dutton Ranch season one finale wows fans with a shootout cliffhanger that feels like vintage Yellowstone te 2026-07-06T16:20:41.769Z Dutton Ranch season one finale wows fans with a shootout cliffhanger that feels like vintage Yellowstone "Dutton Ranch" wrapped up season one with an absolute bang. The "Yellowstone" spin-off focused on Beth and Rip has been a monster hit since the moment it premiered on Paramount+. It's another entertainment masterclass for Taylor Sheridan. It's gritty, dark, violent, full of surprises and it's simply a lot of fun. DUTTON RANCH STAR NATALIE ALYN LIND DROPS BEHIND THE SCENES PHOTOS AHEAD OF SEASON FINALE THIS FRIDAY Now, season one is in the books. There was a ton of hype going into the season one finale, and it lived up to expectations, in my humble opinion. I won't get into all the spoilers, but there was an awesome shootout scene that felt like old school "Yellowstone." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE There was also a death and kidnapping that left fans desperate for answers. Nothing beats an epic cliffhanger to wrap up the season. 'DUTTON RANCH' STAR NATALIE ALYN LIND STIRS UP SPECULATION ABOUT SHOW'S FUTURE WITH SIMPLE COMMENTS Reactions also quickly poured in on Reddit from fans. Check out some of the reactions below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com: . .COLE HAUSER SAYS HIS FAMILY HELPED SHAPE MONTANA AS FANS FOLLOW TAYLOR SHERIDAN FROM TREASURE STATE TO TEXAS Overall, season one of "Dutton Ranch" was excellent. Unlike "Marshals," the series about Rip and Beth actually feels like "Yellowstone." It carries the same vibe and energy as Sheridan's legendary neo-Western, and season one's cliffhanger guarantees season two will be electric. Do you have any thoughts on the season one finale? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bd3d0c2ca79de236474df Europe is furious over Balogun reprieve but FIFA suspended red card bans for Ronaldo and others before this te 2026-07-06T16:12:00.847Z Europe is furious over Balogun reprieve but FIFA suspended red card bans for Ronaldo and others before this FIFA clearing Folarin Balogun to play for the United States against Belgium one day before their World Cup knockout match was always going to send the soccer world into hysterics. The situation was practically engineered for an international soccer meltdown, with a controversial red card, a suspended one-match ban, President Donald Trump reportedly getting involved and the United States getting its leading scorer back just in time. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE But while the reaction has been loud, the central claim coming from some critics — that FIFA just invented a brand-new loophole for the Americans — is not quite right. Balogun was initially expected to miss Monday’s Round of 16 match after being shown a red card in the Americans’ win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The card came after a VAR review determined Balogun had stepped on the ankle of Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic. The call was controversial from the beginning. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said it was unjust, and midfielder Weston McKennie questioned the decision after the match. "Obviously the referee made a decision that he made, but I think it’s questionable," McKennie said. "I think there’s been many other plays like that throughout the tournament on other players that a card wasn’t given at all. It’s disappointing." Balogun later said he thought a yellow card "would have been fair." Still, under FIFA rules, a red card generally triggers an automatic one-match suspension. That is why Balogun was expected to be unavailable against Belgium. Then FIFA stepped in. TRUMP CALLED FIFA PRESIDENT TO REVIEW FOLARIN BALOGUN'S RED CARD AHEAD OF USA-BELGIUM MATCH, SOURCE SAYS The governing body suspended the implementation of Balogun’s automatic suspension for a one-year probationary period, which means he is eligible to play Monday night. If Balogun receives another red card during that probationary period, the suspended sanction can be enforced along with any additional punishment. Europe, naturally, handled this decision with great composure and perspective. Just kidding. Belgium’s federation said it was "astonished." UEFA claimed FIFA had "crossed a red line." Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter wrote, "Red cards are not overturned by political phone calls. They are overturned by rules, evidence and independent bodies." That last part sounds nice. It also leaves out the inconvenient detail that FIFA relied on an actual rule in its disciplinary code. As OutKick previously reported, FIFA cited Article 27, which allows a judicial body to "fully or partially suspend the implementation of a disciplinary measure." In other words, FIFA did not necessarily erase the red card. It just suspended enforcement of the automatic ban. This is where the "unprecedented" argument starts to fall apart. Because FIFA has recently used the same basic mechanism for a much bigger name: Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo received a red card against Ireland in a World Cup qualifier in 2025, which initially put him in danger of missing World Cup matches for Portugal. Instead, FIFA used Article 27 to suspend part of his punishment. Ronaldo served one match in a pre-tournament game, while the remaining portion of the suspension was delayed under a probationary period. So if the argument is that FIFA has never used this disciplinary flexibility to help a star player avoid missing a major World Cup match, that is simply not true. Of course, the Balogun case is not identical to Ronaldo’s. Ronaldo’s red card came in qualifying, and Balogun’s came during the World Cup itself. But "different" and "unprecedented" are not the same thing. Ronaldo is the most obvious comparison to Balogun, but FIFA’s suspension rules have not been nearly as rigid as the outrage suggests. Ecuador’s Moises Caicedo and Argentina’s Nicolas Otamendi also avoided carrying pending punishments into the World Cup. While those cases were not the same as Balogun’s Article 27 situation, they do show FIFA’s disciplinary system isn’t fixed for the sole benefit of the United States. There is also older World Cup history of a red card not automatically leading to a player missing the next match. At the 1962 World Cup, Brazil star Garrincha was sent off in the semifinal against Chile. At that time, red cards did not automatically trigger next-match suspensions the way they do now. A disciplinary panel reviewed the case and let him off with a warning, allowing him to play in the final. Brazil won. Again, that does not make the Garrincha case identical to Balogun’s. Soccer’s disciplinary rules have changed dramatically since 1962. But it does weaken the idea that a player being sent off and still being available for the next World Cup match is some never-before-seen American conspiracy. The real issue here is not whether FIFA had a rule available. It did. The real issue is optics. Trump reportedly called FIFA president Gianni Infantino after the match and urged FIFA to review the red card. He later thanked FIFA for "doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!" That was always going to make European soccer fans combust. It is one thing for FIFA to apply a disciplinary provision. It is another thing for the U.S. president to get involved. The optics are messy. No one is denying that. But messy doesn't mean illegal or unprecedented. Even England coach Thomas Tuchel, who questioned where this process could lead, admitted the original Balogun decision was not a red card. "I think first of all to be very clear that it is not a red card [for Balogun]," Tuchel said. That is the part getting buried under all the outrage. A lot of people seem to agree the original call was harsh. The United States already played the final 30 minutes against Bosnia and Herzegovina with 10 men because of it. Pochettino said the Americans had been "punished enough" after what he called a "completely unfair" decision. Now Balogun is back for Belgium, and Europe is furious. Which is maybe understandable, but them’s the breaks. FIFA did not invent Article 27 for the United States. It did not create the idea of suspended disciplinary punishments overnight. And it certainly did not wait until Balogun’s red card to discover that its judicial body has discretion in disciplinary cases. The Americans got a huge break. No argument there. Balogun is the team’s leading scorer in the tournament, and losing him for a knockout match would have been a massive blow. But if Europe wants to be mad, it should at least be mad accurately. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bd3bdc2ca79de236474d6 Thanks to Trump, a rested Team USA has the ultimate edge over a furious Belgium in the 2026 World Cup te 2026-07-06T16:11:41.396Z Thanks to Trump, a rested Team USA has the ultimate edge over a furious Belgium in the 2026 World Cup Team USA is trying to accomplish what the other two host nations of the 2026 FIFA World Cup failed to: advance to the quarterfinals. The United States hosts Belgium for its Round of 16 game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, Monday for an 8 p.m. ET kickoff. Unless you've been living under a rock, you're aware of FIFA President Gianni Infantino's controversial decision to suspend American striker Folarin Balogun's one-game ban after he was issued a bogus red card in the USA's 2-0 victory vs. Bosnia in the Round of 32. TRUMP ADDRESSES FIFA'S DECISION ON USA STAR FOLARIN BALOGUN'S WORLD CUP SUSPENSION Obviously, the Belgians are heated, and honestly, I'd be too. BELGIUM 'CONSIDERING ALL POSSIBLE OPTIONS' AFTER FIFA CLEARS TEAM USA’S FOLARIN BALOGUN However, we deserve it. Even though VAR somehow upheld it, any reasonable person would agree that Balogun shouldn't have gotten a red card. Also, between our infrastructure, hospitality and Americana, we have done a phenomenal job hosting the 2026 World Cup. Nonetheless, it's all hands on deck for the United States for this game. Belgium is the ninth-ranked team in the world, and Team USA is 16th, according to FIFA. The Red Devils smoked the Stars and Stripes 5-2 in an international friendly back in March. Besides home-field advantage, which is huge in soccer, we should have a fitness edge over Belgium Monday. The United States is younger and more athletic, and the Belgians beat Senegal 3-2 in a draining 133-minute Round of 32 game. ESPN WRITER HATES TEAM USA GETTING FOLARIN BALOGUN BACK, SAYS ANY WORLD CUP SUCCESS IS NOW 'TAINTED' Furthermore, with Balogun miraculously reinstated alongside Christian Pulisic and Malik Tillman, Team USA will look to use their athletic advantage to press Belgium's older backline, who could be fatigued from that extra-time game vs. Senegal five days ago. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM As you can probably tell by my we's and our's, I'm not exactly an objective analyst here. So, take my pick for this game with a pinch of salt. But, based on the four American World Cup games I've watched, there is no way we get eliminated by Belgium Monday. GIMME TEAM USA TO ADVANCE (-130). _____________________________ Follow me on X @Geoffery-Clark, and check out my "OutKick Bets Podcast" for more betting content and random rants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bd3a9c2ca79de236474cd North Charleston officer attacked by crowd in viral video after gunfire erupts at block party te 2026-07-06T16:11:21.935Z North Charleston officer attacked by crowd in viral video after gunfire erupts at block party A viral video shows multiple people attacking a North Charleston, South Carolina, police officer during a chaotic response to a permitted Fourth of July block party where authorities say gunfire erupted and multiple officers were assaulted. The North Charleston Police Department said the confrontation unfolded after officers responded to a permitted neighborhood block party in the Chicora-Cherokee community at about 8:30 p.m. on July 4. Officers received reports of people firing fireworks toward passing vehicles before learning that several attendees had begun discharging firearms. FEDS DISMANTLE ALLEGED GUN TRAFFICKING RING THAT FUNNELED DOZENS OF FIREARMS FROM GEORGIA TO CHICAGO GANGS Police repeatedly announced that the event had ended and instructed attendees to leave the area in an effort to de-escalate the situation. Despite those efforts, multiple fights broke out and additional gunshots were fired, prompting officers to exit their patrol vehicles to separate those involved and restore order. During the response, multiple officers were assaulted, including two female officers who suffered minor injuries. The department also released photographs showing multiple handguns and what it described as a makeshift spear recovered at the scene. AMERICA'S WOUNDED COPS FIND HOPE, HEALING AND SECOND CHANCE THROUGH OFFICERS WHO REFUSE TO LEAVE THEM BEHIND Police told Fox News Digital investigators are still working to determine whether any of the recovered firearms were discharged and whether the makeshift spear was used during the assaults. Police said no civilians reported injuries during the incident. Video shared online by The Carolina Courier shows a female officer attempting to detain a woman when several people rush in and pull the officer to the ground. As the officer is pinned down, one person repeatedly punches her in the head while another appears to strike her with an unidentified object before a second officer intervenes. The video then shows the responding officer deploying what appears to be a stun gun on one individual, who retreats, before restraining another person who had been holding the female officer down, allowing her to get back on her feet. By the end of the clip, at least two people appeared to be in custody. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: CHICAGO COP KILLED AFTER SUSPECT RELEASED UNDER SAFE-T ACT "Attacks on law enforcement are unacceptable and those responsible will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," the department said in a statement. Four people have been arrested so far — one adult and three juveniles — and the arrests are related to the assaults on law enforcement seen in the viral videos, police told Fox News Digital. Authorities said they are still determining the charges, and additional arrests are possible as the investigation continues. The North Charleston Police Department said it is continuing to investigate the shootings and other criminal activity connected to the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators through the department's CRIMEWATCH app. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bd396c2ca79de236474c4 Brown Jackson’s latest spotlight moment fuels accusations she’s forgetting her day job: 'Not celebrities' te 2026-07-06T16:11:02.479Z Brown Jackson’s latest spotlight moment fuels accusations she’s forgetting her day job: 'Not celebrities' Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson appeared on the cover of the most recent issue of Essence magazine, spurring critics to argue that she is seeking publicity in ways that are inappropriate for a member of the Supreme Court. "Supreme Court Justices are not celebrities and should not be treated like celebrities," Andrew Fleischman, a Georgia trial and appeal lawyer, wrote of the cover. The magazine’s cover features a picture of Jackson wearing a purple coat and smiling directly at the reader. Underneath Jackson’s photo is a caption that reads "the people’s champion." TRUMP BLASTS KETANJI BROWN JACKSON AS 'LOW IQ PERSON' IN SUPREME COURT TIRADE Essence Magazine describes itself as the "premiere lifestyle, fashion and beauty magazine for African-American women." "As America celebrates its 250th birthday, ESSENCE is honored to unveil the first magazine cover of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic career," Essence tweeted on the 4th of July, accompanied by a photo of the cover.  "As the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, there is no better moment to celebrate her extraordinary legacy. Ketanji Brown Jackson represents the American Dream and serves as a powerful voice for those simply seeking the God-given birthrights promised to every American," the tweet continued.  Jackson’s public appearances outside the court have drawn periodic criticism from some conservatives and legal observers, who argue that events such as the Grammy Awards, Broadway appearances and a Vogue photoshoot risk blurring the line between judicial service and celebrity. "Ketanji Brown Jackson isn't supposed to be ‘the people's champion,’" Billy Binion, a reporter for a libertarian magazine, wrote on X. "She's not a politician. She's supposed to interpret the law, not make it. This kind of thing is why so many people misunderstand how our government works at a basic level." SUPREME COURT FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES REVEAL CONCERT TICKETS FROM BAD BUNNY'S LABEL, MILLIONS IN BOOK PAYMENTS "Supreme Court justices shouldn’t be celebrities," Laura Powell, a civil liberties attorney, wrote of the cover. "They don’t have to run for office and don’t need political slogans like ‘The People’s Champion.’ They should simply do their job of interpreting the law according to constitutional principles." Jackson is not the only justice whose outside activities have drawn scrutiny. Other members of the court have reported book income, teaching payments, travel reimbursements and gifts in annual financial disclosures. Sitting Supreme Court Justices have previously appeared on magazine covers, including the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 2015 and Sonia Sotomayor in 2009.  Michelle Zier, an adjunct professor at Concordia University Chicago, pointed out that Alexander Hamilton explicitly warned that the judges would need to avoid the temptation to be seen as champions of the people. "But it is easy to see that it would require an uncommon portion of fortitude in the judges to do their duty as faithful guardians of the Constitution, where legislative invasions of it had been instigated by the major voice of the community," Hamilton wrote in Federalist 78. HARRIS' 'NO BAD IDEA BRAINSTORM' FOR DEMS INCLUDES PACKING SCOTUS, ELIMINATING ELECTORAL COLLEGE Even some on the left took issue with Jackson’s magazine cover.  "Obviously, nowhere near the worst or weirdest thing is sitting justice has done but yeah we really need that SCOTUS code of ethics," Sam Weinberg, who runs a progressive advocacy group, wrote of the cover. Responding to criticism over her attendance at the Grammy Awards, Jackson argued that part of her job is "public outreach and education." "When the justices are on recess — which is what we are doing right now — we really have an opportunity to go out into the community in various different ways," she told The View in February. Fox News Digital reached out to the Supreme Court and Essence magazine on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bd383c2ca79de236474bb Fake Booking.com travel credit scam targets travelers te 2026-07-06T16:10:43.032Z Fake Booking.com travel credit scam targets travelers Summer travel already costs enough. So, an email promising a $500 Booking.com travel credit can feel like a lucky break. That is exactly why this message we received deserves a closer look. It uses a familiar travel brand, a big reward and a deadline to push you toward a blue "Redeem Now" button. The email also uses my real name in three places, which makes the message feel more personal and convincing. However, the details in this email raise several red flags. The sender address does not even appear to relate to Booking.com. The subject line feels vague. The reward sounds broad. The deadline adds pressure. Scammers know people are booking flights, hotels and last-minute trips right now. A fake travel credit can catch someone at the perfect moment. BOOKING A SUMMER TRIP? HERE'S WHAT YOU'RE GIVING SCAMMERS Before you click anything, let's break down what makes this email look suspicious. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report The subject line says "(1) Pending." That wording is a red flag. It sounds urgent, but it does not clearly explain what is pending. Scammers often use vague subject lines because they spark curiosity. You may open the message just to find out what needs your attention. Also, the number "(1)" makes the email feel like an account alert. It hints that one item needs action. That can push you to click faster. A real travel reward email should explain the offer clearly. It should not rely on mystery to get your attention. The biggest giveaway is the sender address. The display name uses a Booking. com-style label. However, the actual email address does not appear to relate to Booking.com at all. That is a major warning sign. Scammers can copy a logo, brand colors and a button. Still, the sender address often exposes the fake. Always open the full sender details before clicking. Look past the display name. If the real address uses a strange domain, random letters or an unrelated company name, stop. That one detail can save you from a stolen password or a fake payment page. One detail makes this scam feel more personal: the email uses my real name in three places. That can make a fake message feel more legitimate. Scammers use names, account-style details and fake customer IDs to lower your guard. They want you to think, "Well, they know who I am, so this must be real." But a real name does not prove an email is legitimate. Your name may already appear in old breaches, data broker lists, leaked marketing databases or public records. That personal touch should make you more cautious, not less. GLOBAL SCAM CRACKDOWN LEADS TO 276 ARRESTS Another strange detail appears near the top of the message. The email itself shows "March 2026," but it was actually sent to us on June 23, 2026. That mismatch matters because real travel reward emails usually have consistent dates, campaign timing and account details. A March label on a June email can suggest a reused template, a sloppy scam setup or a copied brand-style message. Scammers often move fast and recycle old layouts. So, when the date inside an email does not match when it arrived, treat that as another reason to pause before clicking. The message says you are eligible for a CA$500 Booking.com travel credit. That amount feels big enough to matter. It also feels believable enough to make you curious. That combination is dangerous. Scammers do not always use wild dollar amounts. They often choose a number that feels exciting but still possible. The email also says the credit can be applied toward hotels, flights or a Booking.com reservation in Canada. That broad wording makes the offer sound useful to almost anyone planning travel. However, real travel rewards should be easy to confirm inside your official account. You should not need to click an email button to find out if a credit exists. The message mentions a Spring Genius Loyalty Event. That sounds official because Booking.com has used the Genius name for its loyalty program. Scammers use familiar program names because they make fake emails feel more believable. Still, the email does not give enough proof. It does not explain real terms. It does not tell you to verify inside your account. It mainly pushes you toward the "Redeem Now" button. That is another red flag. Real rewards usually appear in your official account, app or wallet area. A surprise email should never be your only proof. The message says your activity placed you among a select number of loyal members. That line tries to make the reward feel personal. It suggests you earned something special because of your booking history. However, the wording stays broad. It could apply to almost anyone. Scammers often use flattery to lower your guard. When a message makes you feel chosen, you may spend less time checking the details. That is exactly what the scammer wants. The message says you must respond before June 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.. That exact deadline adds pressure. It makes the credit feel like it could disappear at midnight. Then the email says the allocation will be released if you take no action. In other words, it wants you to move quickly before you inspect the sender, links or account details. Urgency is one of the most common scam tactics. When an email mixes a reward with a deadline, slow down. A real company will let you verify rewards by logging in safely through the official app or website. The blue "Redeem Now" button is the part to avoid. A scam link can take you to a fake Booking.com sign-in page. From there, scammers may try to steal your email address, password, payment details or verification codes. Some fake pages look convincing. They may use the same colors, fonts and logo style as the real site. However, the link behind the button tells the real story. Since you cannot fully trust a button in a suspicious email, do not click it. Open Booking.com through the official app instead. You can also type the website into your browser. FIVE DATA BROKER OPT-OUT MYTHS THAT LEAVE RETIREES EXPOSED This email landed in our junk folder, and that is worth noting. Spam filters can flag suspicious sender patterns, bulk messages, strange links or known scam behavior. They are not perfect, but they can give you a useful warning. So, when a reward email appears in junk, treat it with extra caution. Do not click first and investigate later. The safer move is to delete the message and check your account directly. CyberGuy reached out to Booking.com about the suspicious email. Booking.com responded with general safety guidance for travelers and said it uses dedicated teams and machine learning tools to monitor, detect and block suspicious activity around the clock. Booking.com responded to CyberGuy after we reached out about the suspicious email. The company did not specifically verify this email, but said cybercrime and online fraud are not new or unique to Booking.com or the travel industry. "At Booking.com, the security and data protection of our partners and travelers is a top priority. We have dedicated teams and employ machine learning tooling to monitor, detect and block suspicious activity around the clock and continuously work to enhance the robust security measures we have in place," Booking.com said. Booking.com also advises travelers to keep communication and payment on its platform, watch for unusual host requests or last-minute listing changes and report suspicious messages through its official customer service channels. A fake travel credit can look convincing at first, but a few quick checks can help you avoid a stolen login, fake payment page or follow-up scam. Do not trust the display name alone. A scam email can say Booking.com, while the real sender address has nothing to do with the company. Open the sender details and look closely. Strange domains, random letters or unrelated addresses are clear warning signs. Do not assume an email is safe because it knows your name. Scammers can get names from data breaches, people-search sites and marketing lists. If a message uses your name while pushing a deadline, reward or login link, treat it as suspicious. Do not click "Redeem Now" from the email. Instead, open the Booking.com app or type the website into your browser. Then check your account for rewards, wallet credits or official messages. If the credit is real, it should appear there. Booking.com also advises travelers not to move communication or payment outside its platform because scammers often use that tactic to avoid platform protections. Words like Pending, Confirm, Final notice and Limited time can push you to act fast. Slow down when an email adds a deadline. Scammers use urgency because it keeps you from checking the facts. Never enter your password, payment details or verification codes from an email link. Also, use a password manager. It can help you avoid fake sign-in pages because it usually will not autofill your saved password on the wrong site. Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) or passkeys for your Booking.com account, email account and payment accounts. That extra step can help block a scammer who steals your password. Never share a one-time code with anyone who contacts you by email, text or phone. Use strong antivirus software on your devices to help detect malicious links, fake websites and suspicious downloads. That extra layer can help stop a scam before it steals your information or infects your device. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. Scammers can use your exposed personal information to make phishing emails feel more believable. A data removal service can help reduce how much of your personal data appears on people-search sites and data broker lists. That can make it harder for scammers to target you with personalized travel scams. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting CyberGuy.com. Report the message as phishing or junk in your email app. You can also forward suspicious Booking.com-related emails to Booking.com's customer service or report them through your account. This helps the platform track scams that impersonate its brand. Booking.com says travelers should report suspicious listings or communications through its official customer service channels so they can be investigated quickly. Since this email already appeared in the junk folder, your spam filter likely spotted something suspicious. Mark it as junk and delete it. If you already clicked, change your Booking.com password through the official site. Then check your card activity. Also, watch for follow-up scam messages that mention travel credits, refunds or account problems. This fake Booking.com email works because it shows up when travel is already on your mind. A $500 credit sounds helpful when hotels and flights feel expensive. But the warning signs are clear. The vague subject line creates curiosity. The sender address does not appear connected to Booking.com. The use of a real name makes the scam feel more personal. The deadline adds pressure. The "Redeem Now" button pushes you toward a risky click. That is important because travel scams often work fast. One fake login page can hand scammers your account, payment details or personal information. The safest move is to ignore the email and check your account directly. If the credit is real, it should appear inside your Booking.com account. If it is fake, you just avoided a costly summer scam. With scammers using trusted travel brands to push fake credits, should companies like Booking.com do more to protect customers before they fall for the click? 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/6a4bd129c2ca79de2364746b Sharon Osbourne marks first wedding anniversary since Ozzy’s death and says their love survives te 2026-07-06T16:00:41.428Z Sharon Osbourne marks first wedding anniversary since Ozzy’s death and says their love survives Sharon Osbourne is paying tribute to her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne, on what would have been their 46th wedding anniversary. On Saturday, the 73-year-old took to social media to share a heartfelt message to the Black Sabbath frontman, who died at the age of 76 on July 22, 2025. "Today would have been our 46th wedding anniversary," Sharon wrote alongside an intimate photo of the couple holding hands. "Instead, it is a celebration of a love that even death could not diminish. I miss your hand in mine, but I carry your love with me every step of the way. Forever my husband. Forever my heart." OZZY OSBOURNE'S DAUGHTER KELLY ADMITS SHE WON'T BE ‘OK FOR A WHILE’ AFTER ICON'S DEATH She received an outpouring of love in the comments. "I am sending you all my love Mrs. O," Nicole Scherzinger wrote. "Dancing with the Stars" judge Carrie Ann Inaba wrote, "Sending you so much love. I have this digital photo frame that chooses photos and videos randomly from my feed and it often chooses photos from Ozzy's birthday. And I have this one photo of you two holding hands and it always reminds me of the most beautiful love. An eternally beautiful love." "Sending you all the love Mrs. All of it," Amanda Kloots commented, while Carmen Electra wrote, "I love u so much." APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST The couple met in the early 1970s, and after Ozzy left Black Sabbath in 1979, Sharon became his manager and helped launch his successful solo career. They married in Maui, Hawaii, on July 4, 1982, and had three children together: Aimee, Kelly, and Jack. Over more than four decades of marriage, they faced many challenges, including addiction, health setbacks, and periods of personal turmoil, but remained committed to one another through it all. Their relationship dynamic became widely known through MTV's "The Osbournes," which showcased their family life and Sharon's unwavering support for Ozzy until his death. KELLY OSBOURNE SLAMS ‘DISGUSTING’ BODY-SHAMERS AFTER FACING WEIGHT LOSS SCRUTINY In celebration of her parents' anniversary, Kelly also shared an emotional letter to Sharon on social media. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS  "Today feels different," Kelly wrote on Instagram on July 4. "A day that was once filled with celebration now carries a quiet ache. This is your first wedding anniversary without Daddy by your side, and I can only imagine how heavy your heart must feel. There are some dates that remind us just how deeply we have loved, and today is one of them." APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST "I hope you know that love like yours doesn’t end when a life does," Kelly continued. "It changes shape. It becomes the warmth of the sun on your face when you need comfort, the memories that make you smile through tears, the quiet moments when you somehow know he’s near. Daddy may no longer walk beside you, but he will never stop walking with you." "I know he would want you to see yourself through his eyes: resilient, compassionate, courageous, and endlessly loving," she added. "Every day since he left, you’ve had to learn how to carry both grief and hope in the same heart, and somehow, you’ve continued to do it with extraordinary grace. He would be so incredibly proud of the woman you are becoming." "We will hold your hand when the days are too heavy," Kelly wrote, "celebrate your victories, sit with you in your sadness and remind you whenever you need reminding that love is still all around you." A statement provided to Fox News Digital at the time of the Black Sabbath lead singer's death noted that he "was with his family and surrounded by love." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER According to the Daily Mail, Ozzy desired to be buried near a lake on his 250-acre property. During a private memorial, a huge floral tribute on the grounds of the mansion spelled out, "OZZY F---ING OSBOURNE," on the banks of the Osbournes' lake. In a "Dear Ozzy" column for The Times in 2011, Osbourne shared his wishes for what he hoped his future funeral would be like after a fan asked if it was "too morbid to plan your own funeral? Or is it a thoughtful gift for your surviving relatives?" "I honestly don’t care what they play at my funeral; they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and We Are the Diddymen if it makes ’em happy," Osbourne wrote. "But I do want to make sure it’s a celebration, not a mope-fest." "I’d also like some pranks: maybe the sound of knocking inside the coffin; or a video of me asking my doctor for a second opinion on his diagnosis of ‘death,’" he continued. "There’ll be no harping on the bad times." "So to answer your question, yes, a bit of planning is the right thing to do for the family you leave behind," he said. "It’s worth remembering that a lot of people see nothing but misery their whole lives. So by any measure, most of us in this country – especially rock stars like me – are very lucky." "That’s why I don’t want my funeral to be sad. I want it to be a time to say ‘thanks.’" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bcee5c2ca79de23647442 Heat risk expected to climb across Mohave County, Lake Havasu area this week te 2026-07-06T15:51:01.855Z Heat risk expected to climb across Mohave County, Lake Havasu area this week Rising temperatures will push heat risk higher across Mohave County and the lower Colorado River Valley this week, with the National Weather Service forecasting moderate to major heat impacts by midweek through the weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bced1c2ca79de23647420 'The View' eased up on political candidate bookings amid FCC inquiry, report says te 2026-07-06T15:50:41.366Z 'The View' eased up on political candidate bookings amid FCC inquiry, report says ABC News' "The View" has eased up on booking political guests, according to a report from Semafor, amid a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) inquiry into the liberal talk show. Earlier this year, the FCC launched an investigation into ABC's "The View" amid the agency's crackdown on equal time for political candidates after Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico appeared on the daytime gabfest. Disney’s ABC believes "The View" is bona fide news and, therefore, exempt from the equal time rule. The program hasn't hosted anyone running in a competitive midterm race since Talarico. ABC TOUTS JD VANCE INTERVIEW AMID FCC’S WAR WITH ‘THE VIEW’ OVER EQUAL TIME FOR POLITICAL CANDIDATES Semafor reported Monday that the inquiry compelled the show to "hedge" the show's guests. An ABC source said that "The View" is not known for booking non-elected political candidates and has traditionally had a high bar for political interviews. Semafor reported that a representative for Mamdani attempted to get socialists Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez, who he backed for Congress, on the show. ABC's "The View" reportedly said they couldn't accommodate the socialist candidates, who just came out victorious in New York's primary elections. MAMDANI-BACKED SOCIALIST IN HOT SEAT AGAIN OVER DELETED POSTS PRAISING COMMUNISM, MARXISM: 'CRAZYPANTS' Co-hosts Alyssa Farah Griffin and Sara Haines have pushed back on some of the socialist candidates' controversial statements during the show. "I’m gonna full-blown call her an antisemite. She would proudly call herself that, trust me," Haines said of Chevalier, who has faced backlash over several problematic statements. ABC launched an on-air campaign urging viewers to support "The View" and eight Disney-owned ABC affiliates in its battle with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). ABC’s new campaign features a petition to declare that "The View" indeed qualifies as a bona fide news interview program. A commercial debuted Monday during the program that declared, "’The View has welcomed your favorite guests for nearly 30 years. Now the FCC wants to control who is allowed to appear on the show. Tell the FCC to let the viewers decide. You have until July 6th." ABC's liberal talk show overwhelmingly hosts Democratic guests, and all the hosts regularly criticize President Donald Trump. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE In 2026, the show has brought on more Republicans, though many were guest hosts to fill in for Alyssa Farah Griffin, the lone Republican co-host, who was on maternity leave earlier this year. The show hosted Vice President JD Vance, former Trump lawyer Alina Habba and former GOP lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene in 2026. In the first seven months of 2025, the show hosted 102 left-leaning guests and zero conservatives, according to the Media Research Center (MRC). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bca34c2ca79de236473ac Socialist House hopeful under fire for pro-Palestinian July 4 message te 2026-07-06T15:31:00.266Z Socialist House hopeful under fire for pro-Palestinian July 4 message New York Assembly member Claire Valdez's Fourth of July social media post featuring a pro-Palestinian message sparked backlash over the weekend, with commentators across the political spectrum blasting her priorities. Valdez, a socialist poised to represent a deep-blue New York City congressional district in Congress, made the comments Saturday as Americans nationwide celebrated the country’s 250th birthday. The Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidate’s post did not appear to praise any aspect of the United States or pay tribute to the country’s founding. Valdez wrote that she would continue to "fight for liberation from Palestine to Puerto Rico, for a Green New Deal, for the world we deserve," on the social media platform X. MAMDANI BLASTS ICE AGENTS, ELON MUSK AND 'SUPREMACY' IN AMERICA 250 SPEECH AHEAD OF JULY 4 WEEKEND "Actually, the Fourth of July isn't about Palestine," commentator Stephen Miller griped at Valdez in response. "Modern Democratic Party: The Fourth of July is a fight to free Palestine," Salem Radio Network host Scott Jennings observed. "These people have no idea what the Declaration is for no[r] any understanding of the purpose of our government," journalist Brianna Lyman wrote. Valdez won a Democratic primary election in June for an open House seat spanning Brooklyn and Queens, with the backing of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Given the progressive bastion’s heavily Democratic tilt, the House hopeful is expected to face little competition in November’s general election. She is one of several socialists who trounced establishment-aligned Democrats in the Empire State’s primaries, marking a major victory for the far-left wing of the party. Valdez and the other Democratic nominees — former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and activist Darializa Avila Chevalier — have called for ending military aid to Israel, enacting Green New Deal-style legislation and Medicare for All, which would create a government-run single-payer system. The trio is likely to push Democrats to support tax hikes on the highest earners if elected to Congress and have frequently argued that the wealthy and big corporations are responsible for the country’s problems. JOSH SHAPIRO WARNS DEMOCRATS FACE ‘BATTLE OVER WHAT WE BELIEVE IN’ AFTER SOCIALIST’S UPSET PRIMARY VICTORIES "Freedom is only possible when we have the conditions for the good life — healthcare, housing, education, and dignity on the job," Valdez also wrote on social media Saturday. "But the system is rigged and our planet poisoned by billionaires, bosses, and war profiteers." Commentators hammered Valdez for focusing on what she viewed as the country's flaws on Independence Day, while blasting her socialist policies. "The commitment some people have to being absolutely insufferable and miserable is almost admirable," former Biden White House press office Chief of Staff Yemisi Egbewole wrote on social media. "It’s the Fourth of July. Eat a hot dog. Watch fireworks. Call your family. Love the country that gave you the freedom to post this nonsense. "Claire Valdez won her district’s rich precincts and high-education ones 64 to 27. She lost low-income areas by 32 points and Black ones by 50 points," NewsNation’s Batya Ungar-Sargon observed. "This anti-America claptrap is trust fund socialism — vanity morals of the elite that operate as a smokescreen for their privilege." Valdez's post echoed Mamdani's Fourth of July message, in which he sharply criticized the wealthiest Americans — and the capitalism that made their affluence possible — while railing against various chapters of American history. "We see the wealthiest country in the history of the world, one where children go to sleep hungry while the world's first trillionaire hungers for more," Mamdani said in his remarks, referencing SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk without naming him. "We see monopolies that dominate every industry, and oligarchs who buy elections," Mamdani continued. Fox News Digital reached out to Valdez’s campaign for comment but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bca0cc2ca79de23647398 Reddit is using LLMs to solve a problem LLMs largely created te 2026-07-06T15:30:20.335Z Reddit is using LLMs to solve a problem LLMs largely created In the AI era, platforms have no choice but to fight fire with fire to cull spam. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bc5d6c2ca79de23647345 Historic World Cup furor at 'incomprehensible' FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play te 2026-07-06T15:12:22.695Z Historic World Cup furor at 'incomprehensible' FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play GENEVA — An all-time controversy in the World Cup’s 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States and forward Folarin Balogun facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bc5abc2ca79de2364731a Trump addresses FIFA's decision on USA star Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension te 2026-07-06T15:11:39.171Z Trump addresses FIFA's decision on USA star Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension President Donald Trump said Monday he asked FIFA to review the decision to give U.S. men’s soccer team star Folarin Balogun a red card during last week’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup knockout stage. Balogun was given a red card after a VAR review to look at a play in which Balogun stepped on the ankle of a defender. He would have been suspended for the team’s match against Belgium but FIFA decided to suspend the one-game ban. A source told Fox News that Trump asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to have the organization review it. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Trump addressed the controversy in the Oval Office. "All I did was, I asked for a review, because I didn’t think it was a foul," the president said. "And again, I’m good at this stuff. I didn’t think it was a foul. I thought it was two great athletes who crashed into each other and got entangled. That was not a guy punching somebody in the face or anything that would be different. "I think it’s a terrible … if they wouldn’t allow a top player, maybe the best, maybe among the best on the team, to play, I think it would have had a big stain. I relayed it. I didn’t tell him what to do. I don’t believe he made the decision. I think it was a committee that made the decision and they made the right decision because, No. 1, it wasn’t a foul and you want to see a game with your best players." Trump said the feeling would be the same if Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo or Harry Kane would have been given a red card in a similar way. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He also took issue with the call itself. "If you would have taken him out, I think it would have really stained this incredible championship," Trump continued. "We gotta have our best players and Belgium, Belgium’s got a great team by the way. We have our best players and they have to have their best. If we win or we lose, it’s fair. Otherwise, let’s say we lost to them, then we lost the game. It would be a terrible thing. I think they made a really brilliant decision. "I think the referee’s call was horrible and nobody talks about that. They talk about the red card like it’s fine. The referee’s decision to red card, I didn’t know what the hell a red card was and when I found out I said, ‘You gotta be kidding.’ … I said, ‘Wow, that’s a lot of power, that’s terrible.’ And then I looked at his past and it wasn’t so great." Belgium said it "sent a letter to FIFA requesting a copy of the decision, an explanation of the process that had been followed, and setting out its position regarding the applicable regulations." "As its only response, FIFA sent a letter to the RBFA stating that it considered this correspondence to constitute an appeal, that a judge had been appointed, and that the RBFA had only a few hours to complete that appeal. No information whatsoever was provided by FIFA," the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) said. "For an appeal to be admissible, FIFA’s own regulations state that the reasoned decision must first have been communicated to the appellant. While the RBFA was merely seeking legitimate explanations, FIFA itself created an appeal and immediately ensured that it would be declared inadmissible." The RBFA added that FIFA has not responded to its requests. "Regardless of the sporting outcome of this match, the RBFA is deeply concerned by the course of events and will continue to fight in the coming hours, days and months in defence of the fundamental principles of ethics, fair competition, and the interests of football as a whole." The U.S. and Belgium play in the Round of 16 on Monday night at 8 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bc597c2ca79de23647311 Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal face Spain as World Cup Round of 16's biggest upset opportunity te 2026-07-06T15:11:19.714Z Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal face Spain as World Cup Round of 16's biggest upset opportunity If you missed the World Cup games last night, you probably missed the best game of the entire tournament. Even the first game between Norway and Brazil was fantastic. It is always fun seeing the best players do their thing and dominate games. Erling Haaland did that for Norway, heading in the first goal, and then booting a blast past everyone for a goal. It was quite impressive. Mexico and England followed that performance up with the game of the World Cup. England was down to 10 players for almost half of the game and seemingly played defense the rest of the night. They won 3-2 with both teams getting a penalty kick. It was fantastic. Today's games do have the potential to meet or exceed yesterday's games, but it will be a tough task. We went 1-1 in the games, and I'm hoping no matter how much fun the games are to watch, today is one we get 2-0 in betting. VAR DENIES CROATIA'S GAME-TYING GOAL AS CRISTIANO RONALDO LEADS PORTUGAL TO ROUND OF 16 If you want to look at this game from the team that FIFA would probably prefer to have win, it would be Portugal. They have one of the most well-known players in the world in Cristiano Ronaldo. He has had quite a bit of conversation around him during this World Cup. Many are saying he is hurting the team, and he really hasn't had a fantastic Cup. He does have three goals, two of which came against Uzbekistan, and one came in his last game against Croatia. Portugal has won both games he has scored in and had draws in the other two matches. Spain is the favorite to win this game in 90 minutes at -110. After opening the World Cup with a draw at 0-0 against Cape Verde, they seem like they've found their way. In their last three games, they've won against Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, and Austria. None of those teams are all that impressive, and Portugal should be the stiffest competition that Spain has had to face in the World Cup. Overall, Spain is up 8-0 on goals in their four games. There have not been many upsets in the Round of 32 or even 16, but I think there is a good possibility for it to happen with Portugal today. Spain is the better team, but they haven't faced that tough of competition. I'm going to take a swing on Portugal at +295 for the 90 minute moneyline. HOW TO WATCH USA VS BELGIUM: LIVE STREAM THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ROUND OF 16 So... there was some news yesterday. The United States, which had one of its best players on the team, Folarin Balogun, had his suspension suspended for this game. This news was a big deal for the US, but it also has Belgium up in arms. Balogun scored in the USA's previous match in the Round of 32, but then, not much later in the match, he was given a red card for spiking someone. It was clearly an accident; there was no intent whatsoever. We know the US has had a decent draw as the host country, but this should be a tough game for them. Belgium has some right to be upset, but this has happened before. FIFA has done something similarly so that Ronaldo could play in the World Cup. They started their tournament with back-to-back draws over Egypt and Iran. Then they broke open with a win over New Zealand, and then beat Senegal 3-2 in the Round of 32. It is interesting because they haven't been elite in the tournament, but they are a good team. America was given a gift of getting Balogun back, and I think Belgium has mentally focused on this addition too much at this point. The US looks good, but they definitely have some cracks that need to be filled. I think this game will be a bit chippy, but I also think that they both will be decent with scoring. I'm going to back the over 3 at +100. You can do this by going to Spread/Total and selecting the Asian Total on sites like DraftKings. 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/6a4bc570c2ca79de23647304 Key Moments in the Case of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination te 2026-07-06T15:10:40.802Z Key Moments in the Case of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination The case against the defendant, Tyler Robinson, has played out since last September. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bc55cc2ca79de236472f3 Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales te 2026-07-06T15:10:20.845Z Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales Microsoft cut around 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce, on Monday — the latest in a series of layoffs that’s stoking fears of AI replacing jobs. The layoffs will hit Xbox and commercial sales the hardest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bc319c2ca79de236472c5 Netanyahu warns Turkey should not get F-35s, citing Erdoğan's hostility toward NATO allies te 2026-07-06T15:00:41.784Z Netanyahu warns Turkey should not get F-35s, citing Erdoğan's hostility toward NATO allies Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged President Donald Trump not to reopen the path for Turkey to acquire U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets during an appearance Monday, saying President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's hostility toward Israel and other nations makes the NATO ally an unacceptable security risk. "For a regime infected by the Muslim Brotherhood, an extreme movement that hates America and chants 'Death to America,' from that side of the spectrum, I don't think they should be given F-35s or the engines for their fighter jets," he said, warning the move could "upset the power balance in the Middle East." Netanyahu's remarks come ahead of Trump's attendance at this week's NATO summit in Ankara. The president has signaled a willingness to revisit Turkey's participation in the F-35 program, years after Ankara was removed from the program because of its acquisition of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system. TRUMP ENVOY TO TURKEY DOUBLES DOWN AFTER BACKLASH, PUSHES ‘PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH’ POLICY Netanyahu maintained that the region's security rests on Israel's air superiority and the United States' military posture, arguing that providing Turkey with the weaponry would jeopardize that balance. The Israeli leader pointed to Erdoğan's calls for Israel's destruction, Turkey's support for Hamas and its threats against fellow NATO member Greece as evidence that Ankara should not be entrusted with advanced military technology. SOCIALIST COLORADO CANDIDATE BLAMES ISRAEL FOR 'PUTTING JEWISH PEOPLE IN GREAT DANGER' "[Turkey] is governed by a man who calls openly for the annihilation of Israel," he warned. "He's threatening Greece, another NATO country, and he talks openly about conquering Jerusalem." "His foreign minister... said that the Jewish state hasn't a place among humanity. Basically, it has to be wiped out. His interior minister, he said he looks forward to be the governor of Jerusalem." Netanyahu also warned about Iran, claiming the country's leadership remains committed to anti-American and anti-Israel values despite recent military setbacks, pointing to chants of "Death to Trump" and "Death to America" at the funeral of senior commanders killed in strikes. "They are not America's friend, and we should not let them have nuclear weapons or the means to deliver them... this is a battle of freedom versus fanaticism," he cautioned. Fox News' Morgan Phillips contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bc0acc2ca79de2364723e Canadian spy agency says it hacked drug traffickers, extremists and a ransomware gang last year te 2026-07-06T14:50:20.196Z Canadian spy agency says it hacked drug traffickers, extremists and a ransomware gang last year The hacking operations disclosed in a Canadian spy agency's annual report underscores some pressing national security threats facing the country and its top allies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bbe97c2ca79de23646d23 5 antojitos congelados para mantenerse fresco este Verano te 2026-07-06T14:41:27.594Z 5 antojitos congelados para mantenerse fresco este Verano (Feature Impact) El calor del verano puede ser difícil de sobrellevar sin una estrategia fresca y refrescante. Cuando las temperaturas suben, refrésquese con antojitos congelados preparados con anticipación que pueden hacer que casi cualquier tarde sofocante se sienta como unas… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bbe83c2ca79de23646d1a 5 antojitos congelados para mantenerse fresco este Verano te 2026-07-06T14:41:07.633Z 5 antojitos congelados para mantenerse fresco este Verano Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bbbfdc2ca79de23646c9a Who Was Charlie Kirk? te 2026-07-06T14:30:21.232Z Who Was Charlie Kirk? Mr. Kirk, an influential right-wing activist, has become a modern-day martyr for conservative evangelical Christians. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bb9a4c2ca79de23646c42 How to reserve and change your WhatsApp username te 2026-07-06T14:20:20.265Z How to reserve and change your WhatsApp username WhatsApp now lets users reserve usernames ahead of the feature’s full rollout, making it possible to connect without sharing a phone number once usernames go live. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bb773c2ca79de23646c1e Medicaid again to cover non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood as GOP ban ends te 2026-07-06T14:10:59.839Z Medicaid again to cover non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood as GOP ban ends A volunteer clinic escort holds a sign outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia, South Carolina, on March 28, 2025. (Photo by Skylar Laird/SC Daily Gazette) WASHINGTON — Republicans celebrated last year when they barred Medicaid payments from going to Planned Parenthood for one year, predicting the financial impact would hollow out the organization.  A year later, with that section of the “big, beautiful” law set to expire July 4, GOP lawmakers are trying to find a way to keep the nationwide prohibition in place, though they won’t be able to accomplish that before the deadline.  That means states will now determine whether people enrolled in the program for lower-income individuals can, once again, get routine healthcare services from the Planned Parenthood clinics that remain open.   Nora Walsh-DeVries, vice president of political and legislative affairs at Planned Parenthood Action Fund, said the law forced the organization to close nearly 30 of its healthcare centers. “The impact is really horrible for us and some of it is unfortunately irreversible,” she said. “And it’s tough to try to deal with what’s happened in this past year, kind of also knowing that there is an intention from Republicans to permanently defund us.” Some Planned Parenthood clinics, she said, tried to find ways to keep treating Medicaid enrollees, but ultimately that was “unsustainable” and not something every affiliate could manage.  The result meant “tens of thousands of patients have been denied access to basic care services like cancer screenings, which I think we can all agree is something we should want people to get when they need it, where they need it, how they need it,” Walsh-DeVries said.  The impact was ultimately less widespread than Planned Parenthood originally predicted, when its president said in a statement just days before the law took effect that “nearly 200 Planned Parenthood health centers in 24 states across the country are at risk of closure.” The expiration won’t have an impact on abortion access for Medicaid enrollees, since a decades-old rider on government spending bills, which blocks taxpayer dollars from going to abortion with limited exceptions, remains in place.  Republicans view the closures as a victory and are trying to renew the provision in an attempt to shutter more Planned Parenthood clinics. They believe any healthcare organization that provides abortions, even if those largely aren’t covered by taxpayer dollars, shouldn’t be included in any federal health programs.  Pressure from conservatives The House Freedom Caucus, a collection of far-right Republicans, wrote to Speaker Mike Johnson in late June, pressing him to include a similar prohibition in another party-line bill.  “The American people rightfully expect a Republican-led Congress to deliver real results, not excuses or half-measures,” they wrote. “After years of broken promises, voters have entrusted us with majorities in both the House and Senate. This is our last and best chance to prove they were right to send us here to fight for them.” They added that another reconciliation bill must prohibit “federal funding for abortion providers to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not being used to subsidize the radical abortion industry.” Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser and other anti-abortion organizations are lobbying Republicans to again block Medicaid funding from going to Planned Parenthood. “Defunding Big Abortion is now the default expectation of the pro-life movement,” Dannenfelser wrote in a statement. “When they return to D.C., Republicans must do all they can through reconciliation to once again block taxpayer dollars from Planned Parenthood and abortion businesses.” Republicans used the complex budget reconciliation process to enact their “big, beautiful” law and the $70 billion package to fund immigration enforcement. The special process allowed GOP leaders to get around procedural votes in the Senate that would otherwise require bipartisanship as long as each provision has an impact on federal revenues or spending that is not deemed “merely incidental” by that chamber’s parliamentarian. Strained system Subasri Narasimhan, research director at the Center on Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy at UCLA Law School, said there often aren’t other health centers to cover the gaps left when a Planned Parenthood closes or is no longer reimbursed for treating a Medicaid enrollee.  “We have a pretty strained healthcare system in so many different respects, but we’re looking at an extremely strained system when it comes to reproductive healthcare,” Narasimhan said.  Some state governments, she said, tried to cover the budget holes created during the last year, though ultimately weren’t able to fully replace the loss of federal funding.  Republicans reinstituting the same prohibition on Medicaid payments for non-abortion healthcare services, she said, would likely lead more people on the program to delay or skip preventative care altogether.  “We’re looking at folks who are quite vulnerable and often use Planned Parenthood as their primary source of care,” she said. “And so there’s no option to look for another health center.” Kathleen Adams, professor in the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, said that if a program can vary state to state, it will, and this was no exception.  “What I’m seeing is the states are finding emergency funds, other ways to channel funds to Planned Parenthood to sort of keep that part of their system active,” she said.  There are also other programs and clinics, like federally qualified health centers and safety-net providers, that Adams said could play a part in filling some of the gaps. “I don’t lose heart so much as we might otherwise about these provisions to Planned Parenthood because states are aware of these issues,” she said. “And if they don’t provide access to contraceptives, they’re more likely to get unintended pregnancies, or pregnancies amongst uninsured women.” State action Laurie Sobel, associate director for Women’s Health Policy at KFF, wrote in a post that after the nationwide moratorium expires, a Supreme Court ruling from late June 2025 will allow state governments to block certain healthcare providers, like Planned Parenthood, from participating in their Medicaid programs.  “This ruling marked a significant departure from longstanding interpretations of the Medicaid ‘free choice of provider’ provision, which guarantees enrollees the right to obtain care from any qualified and willing Medicaid provider,” Sobel wrote. Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas have either blocked or tried to block Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood, according to Sobel’s analysis. Other states, she wrote, “may follow suit” once the nationwide Medicaid prohibition expires July 4. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bb75fc2ca79de23646bfd Toby Keith topped the most streamed songs on Spotify in America on Independence Day 2025 te 2026-07-06T14:10:39.876Z Toby Keith topped the most streamed songs on Spotify in America on Independence Day 2025 Americans were blasting Toby Keith's music over the weekend to celebrate the 4th of July. The beautiful country we are blessed to call home celebrated its 250th birthday on Saturday, and it was an epic moment. People fired up their grills, cracked open plenty of beer and celebrated the greatest country on the planet. LEE GREENWOOD SAYS HE'S 'VERY PROUD' TO STAND NEXT TO TRUMP DURING AMERICA'S 250TH CELEBRATION What do you need for a great Independence Day? A fire playlist, and that includes Toby Keith. Toby Keith's legendary song "Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American)" was the most streamed song on Spotify in America on the 4th of July, according to Chart Data. Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." was second and Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" took the number three spot. COUNTRY SUPERSTAR ELLA LANGLEY PULLS OFF INCREDIBLE CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENT ON THE MUSIC CHARTS It shouldn't surprise anyone that Toby Keith's most famous song dominated Spotify on the 4th of July. It's an incredible song. "Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue" will make you want to run through a brick wall to celebrate America. It's patriotism at its best and that's what Independence Day is all about. It's also a bit funny because I tweeted this on Friday night, and I meant it! AARON TIPPIN SAYS PATRIOTISM IS 'VERY STRONG IN AMERICA' AHEAD OF FORT CAMPBELL 4TH OF JULY SHOW What music did you have fired up on the 4th of July? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bb533c2ca79de23646bd1 Bliss’ bill turns soliciting sex into a felony te 2026-07-06T14:01:23.497Z Bliss’ bill turns soliciting sex into a felony Laws target those who purchase prostitution Paying for sex is now a class 6 felony in Arizona following the signing of House Bill 2720, by Gov. Katie Hobbs [D] on June 5. Prostitution will remain a misdemeanor under the legislation sponsored by Arizona State Rep. Selina Bliss [R-District 1], with a Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bb520c2ca79de23646bc8 Yavapai College board places president on leave te 2026-07-06T14:01:04.040Z Yavapai College board places president on leave Unanimous vote suspends Lisa Rhine; Provost Doug Berry to take her place during indefinite absence The Yavapai College Governing Board voted unanimously to place President Lisa Rhine, Ph.D., on paid administrative leave effective immediately during its meeting on Tuesday, June 30. The vote, which ha Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bb50ac2ca79de23646ba5 Member of 1994 USA World Cup team knows how much soccer can grow if this year's team keeps up its success te 2026-07-06T14:00:42.033Z Member of 1994 USA World Cup team knows how much soccer can grow if this year's team keeps up its success The United States men's national team has an opportunity to make history on Monday night by reaching the World Cup quarterfinals in a game played on its home soil. With a win on Monday over Belgium, Team USA will be one of the "elite eight" remaining in the World Cup, making it the furthest they've gone since 2002. Soccer's popularity grew immensely when the 1994 USA team made it to the knockout stage on home soil, and John Harkes, one of the members of that team, which is the focal point of FOX ONE's "Summer of '94" docuseries, believes this year is a "full-circle moment." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I was with my son and his wife and our grandson and my wife at the (Round of 32) game, and the national anthem always hits me hard, and the emotions come. You look back on the years that we played and what we contributed to the game back in 1990 and '94. It was massive being here. Thirty-two years on now, it's really important for us to tell the stories because these are new audiences, and they need to know the stories. They need to know the history of the game, and that's part of the education that goes on in our country," Harkes told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "We're always trying to tell those stories the right way and have those platforms. The best way to do that is to win. And now we have guys that are competing and playing all over the world with great talent, great skill, and we're seeing them now. But the emotions that come out in the stadium at these games are unreal for me to really control. But I love it. I'm just so excited and happy that this is happening." Harkes admitted to feeling the added "pressure" of trying to grow the game in his home country, all while competing for soccer's most coveted trophy. But it was something they had to "accept." They did that with the help of defeating Colombia to get into the knockout stage, and this year's team is on the path to doing the same after last week's thrilling 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. LANDON DONOVAN RECALLS LIFE-CHANGING WORLD CUP MOMENT AMID PLAYERS' 'RESPONSIBILITY' OF GROWING GAME IN USA "When you do something like that, that wakes up a nation," Harkes added. Harkes is now a technical director at McLean Youth Soccer in Virginia and an assistant coach for the USA U15 team, and as the sport grows, he wants respectful coaches to grow, as well. "We are building platforms for these kids to not just have fun and compete but to have life skills. We need to be mentors. It is a mentorship that you take on, and when you take on that responsibility, you are there for the player, you are there for the kids, and you're also there for the parents too," Harkes, a part of the "Yes, Coach!" team, said. "We're in a really good situation right now across the game in this country where coaches need to step in with full responsibility, clear communication, and be good role models. If you can become that good role model and help mentor other coaches to be good coaches where they are putting the player first, these are the life skills that they need, and they need to be able to understand the game and respect the game. "We see too many coaches that want a win-at-all-cost mentality. I see them yelling from the sideline at kids, and kids are second-guessing everything. They're not even having fun. It's not work. It's supposed to be a sport. It's supposed to be for fun, for them to be together as a team, to have camaraderie, to understand what sacrifice means for the player next to you, your friend, and that you grow in these relationships. So the more that we can mentor coaches to understand that part and their roles and what they do with these children is the most important part of the game, and there's no better platform than to do it right now." Harkes knows what the 1994 World Cup did to soccer, and he also knows how much more this year's event can do. "That summer of '94, it was incredible. It was unprecedented what we did in '94, to be honest with you..." Harkes said. "And we've got this opportunity now, we've created so much passion around the men's game. These stories are now preserved from the past. People know who they are. We carry that forward into the game today and what they're doing on the field. It's just a perfect match. It really is. So a lot of success is coming out of that. And I'm really excited about what we've done in the past and what we're doing now. So let's keep supporting our U.S. team and push them on as far as they can go." 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/6a4bb058c2ca79de23646b2f Europeans are crying over Team USA getting Balogun back, America went hard for the 4th & beaches are overrated te 2026-07-06T13:40:40.125Z Europeans are crying over Team USA getting Balogun back, America went hard for the 4th & beaches are overrated How am I feeling on this Monday morning after vacation and the historic Fourth of July weekend? Look, I'm not going to lie, I'm a little groggy, and we could get POUNDED by an historic rain event off of Lake Erie today, but I'm fire up for Monday Screencaps. We're officially in that dead period where we have the World Cup, the Tour de France, the MLB All-Star break and maybe some NASCAR, if you're desperate, before we open NFL training camps later this month. This is when the cream of the content world rises to the top. With that in mind, let's start this morning with the Euros crying over Team USA getting it's goal threat, Balogun, back for tonight's game against Belgium. I know many of you are furious that I would dare write about soccer, but we have to address this, because now the Euros are crying over the U.S. in soccer. ESPN WRITER HATES TEAM USA GETTING FOLARIN BALOGUN BACK, SAYS ANY WORLD CUP SUCCESS IS NOW 'TAINTED' Let this sink in. These guys have never cared about American soccer, especially the men's team. We were the team with the dorks wearing rubber bands in our hair. We were the MLS dorks with the dork fans in the stands trying to act Euro with our chants and those dorky scarves that woke dorks would hold up during matches. Now we have Trump possibly getting in the middle of a red card situation and it's instant tears from fans around the world who used to laugh at us. What a pivot it's been. The rubber band dorks are gone. The scarf dorks are in hiding. Trump's political power is being thrown around and this country truly seems to be on a legitimate trajectory in this sport. Will I care about soccer the minute this all ends? No chance. DEMOCRATS REPORTEDLY FORCED TO 'GRAPPLE UNCOMFORTABLY' WITH WORLD CUP SUCCESS UNDER DONALD TRUMP I am just loving that Megan Rapinoe, her fellow miserable fans, and the Euros whiners have to sit there and watch the men's team succeed. I'm literally rooting for these guys HARD as a giant f-you to Rapinoe, and you should, too. Trust me, it feels good. Contact me! 📩 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 Like I was saying, this is the time of the year when you guys have to get creative with the content until we get to football season. WATCH THIS! Wasn't I just having this beach conversation with you guys like 3 months ago? I'm still not convinced that people read books at the beach. I believe books are just a social resume flex where people take photos of themselves reading at the beach because it looks good on social media like when LeBron had those books in his locker room. I don't really know how to use gaslighting in a sentence, but I'll try --- people pretending to read books at the beach feels like gaslighting. 'What's in the bag?' and what's your thermostat set at? – Britt asks: Great golf trip recap! I think you’ve sent before, but we need a "What’s in the Bag" recap for you, with a picture and associated listing (no headcovers). I think it would also be fun to hear about (and see a similar pic) of the clubs the best player who went on the trip uses. Guarantee most of us readers play something more like what you do than what that guy does! Would also love to see other readers’ clubs. Further on the golf trip, some of those courses are just tough. I shot 106 at Ballybunion as a 10 HDCP. I think the best player with us was a 2, and I think he shot 94. We wanted weather in Ireland, and we got it. (Fun fact: Karen T played about 6 times on an Ireland golf trip….and used one ball; I think I had to buy more when I was over there). Thermostat in Northern VA upstairs set to 68, main level at 72 (is 102 today). Costs what it costs. I’d rather spend my money on that than anything else. I’m looking into buying an ice- and water-filled portable AC for my garage….because I’m an idiot who has the most awesome basement ever, but like to watch TV in my awesome garage (Karen T designed all of both, so I get no credit for anything other than spending time in both). Best buy has a ton for anyone who might be interested in what I am looking at (#not sponsored). USA! USA! USA! Great choices on the ladies today. Ivanka forever, Jenna is awesome, Heather still getting it done, and Megan can sing a little (she’s terrific) while also being "kinda cute" haha. Thanks, Joe. Glad you had a great trip. Kinsey: I use Cleveland irons and wedges (graphite shafts) and a no-name driver I bought for $40 at the Toledo Golf Show like six years ago and a no-name 3w I bought with the driver. My most recent purchase is a Cleveland 7w with 23-degree loft that was a great buy off eBay. It literally showed up at my door the day I was leaving to go Up North. What happened to the Reds? – Jase rubs it in: What has happened to your Reds?  I thought they'd at least contend for a playoff berth this year, but it looks like they will be lucky to stay out of last place in the NL Central.  Do you think they can still turn it around?   – Kinsey: Jase, it was fun while it lasted. I had one month of fun before reality set in as the schedule got harder. No, they're no turnaround coming. Have you seen what MY Reds are facing in the NL Central? Their offense is useless against the pitching they'll face down the stretch. MY Reds face the toughest remaining schedule in Major League Baseball (.535%). This isn't going to be good. ############## And that is it this morning as we all try to get back into the groove. There will be one more vacation at the end of the month before I hunker down for football season and the long run all the way to the winter holidays. It's back to Zoom meetings and trying to figure out how to take OutKick to the next level. Let's get after it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bae17c2ca79de23646ae8 Forrest Galante says most shark bites are a case of mistaken identity as Florida attacks lead the US te 2026-07-06T13:31:03.896Z Forrest Galante says most shark bites are a case of mistaken identity as Florida attacks lead the US Shark attacks and sightings are once again making headlines across the United States. And with summer beach season in full swing, it can feel like every other day brings another report of a shark encounter somewhere along the coast. But are there actually more sharks? Are more people being attacked? Or are we all just paying closer attention? CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK According to wildlife biologist, TV personality and Shark Week host Forrest Galante, the answer is D) all of the above. "It's a little bit of everything," Galante told OutKick Outdoors. "Shark populations in a lot of places, like California and Florida, have rebounded because historically, 20, 30, 40, 50 years ago, we had overfished a lot of that area, and the sharks had moved out. So with good conservation efforts, the predators are coming back." In other words, seeing more sharks in some areas is not necessarily a sign that something has gone wrong. It may be the opposite, actually. But at the same time, there are also more people in the water, more cameras capturing every encounter and more media attention any time something happens. "We have cell phones, so the media around it is happening," Galante said. "Summertime is when sharks like to hunt coastally and come close to the beaches, which is of course where and when we're swimming. So when you put all these factors together, that's why we see this spike in shark bites every single summer." Watch Forrest Galante's full interview with OutKick Outdoors here: According to the Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File, researchers confirmed 65 unprovoked shark bites worldwide in 2025, slightly below the 10-year average of 72. Nine of those bites were fatal. The United States recorded 25 unprovoked bites, the most of any country, with Florida leading the nation at 11 reported incidents. No surprise there, given how much time Floridians spend in the water. That said, the numbers don’t suggest sharks are suddenly hunting people in record numbers. In fact, the Florida Museum noted that U.S. shark bite numbers have decreased overall during the past five years. That’s despite more sharks in U.S. waters. The recent headlines, however, have been hard to miss. In early June, a Navy base employee was critically injured by a suspected bull shark while swimming near a marina in Panama City, Fla. Just days earlier, a child swimming in knee-deep water at WaterColor, Fla., suffered wounds to the leg, prompting a 5-mile double-red-flag beach closure. And outside the U.S., a 38-year-old man was killed in May after being bitten by a large great white shark while swimming at Rottnest Island off the coast of Western Australia. In mid-June, a 34-year-old school teacher was also critically injured while swimming at a heavily patrolled beach in Sydney. TrackingSharks.com, a privately run shark-safety and journalism site, had recorded 30 shark attack bites worldwide in 2026 as of July 5 — including seven fatal incidents. SHARK SIGHTINGS SPIKE NEAR AMERICA'S BEACHES AS JULY 4 CROWDS HEAD TO SHORE FOR WEEKEND Still, this doesn’t mean we all need to run terrified from the beaches this summer. Galante stressed that most shark-human interactions do not end badly. "It's nothing to do with the sharks wanting to eat us," he said. "It's everything to do with this perfect confluence of situations that lead to more interactions in general, and it's a fraction of a percent of those interactions that end up being negative. That is what we're all talking about." That may be the part that gets lost in the panic. Sharks are predators, yes. The ocean comes with risk, obviously. But humans are not generally on the menu. "They say that something like 99% of shark bites are a case of mistaken identity," Galante said. "You see a flash from a sparkly bit of jewelry or something, and the shark goes, ‘Oh wow, is that food?’ Unfortunately, when a shark asks the question, ‘Is that food?’ they do so by taking an investigative bite." And unlike a curious dog sniffing your hand, a shark's "investigative bite" can have devastating consequences. "They don’t have hands," Galante said. "They can’t feel it, so that investigative bite can be very, very damaging and, in some cases, fatal. So when they’re trying to figure out if something is or isn’t food, that can be a problem. Most of the time, we’re not even on the menu. They’re just trying to figure out if we are." Galante knows sharks better than most. He’s spent plenty of time diving with them and studying their behavior. His upcoming Shark Week special, Alien Sharks: Untamed America, premieres July 29 on Discovery. The special follows Galante across the United States in search of some of the strangest and least-known shark species living in American waters. The project is tied to America’s 250th anniversary, and Galante said one of his goals is to remind viewers that the United States has extraordinary wildlife right in its own backyard. "People that live here think that you have to travel to the far reaches of the globe to see cool wildlife," he said. "We have some of the most incredible, most iconic wildlife on the entire planet right here in the United States, none more so than our amazing diversity of sharks and stingrays." In the special, Galante said he highlights everything from glow-in-the-dark swell sharks to bonnethead sharks, to school-bus-sized basking sharks and sawfish that look like something out of Star Wars . "We have some of the coolest, the largest, the smallest, the weirdest and the most bizarre and incredible sharks right here in the United States," he said. Of course, appreciating sharks does not mean ignoring basic beach safety. Galante said beachgoers can reduce their already slim chances of a negative shark encounter by being smart about where and when they get in the water. "Don’t go in the water at dawn or dusk," he said. "Don’t swim near river mouths. That’s when sharks are feeding. Don’t go swimming by yourself. If you see no one on the beach, that’s usually not a good place to go swimming, and on the flip side of that, don’t go swimming where people are fishing and throwing bait in the water." There are also smaller details many people may not consider. "The crackling of a water bottle or even the crunching of a beer can sounds a lot like the crunching of fish bones to a shark, and it can make them come and investigate," Galante said. "Wearing something highly shiny, like jewelry or sequins or anything with those little mirrors that put out light, can look like a school of bait fish." Enjoy your vacation. Enjoy the ocean. Just make sure to respect it, too. "Just taking a few very simple precautions can greatly reduce your already very slim chance of having a negative encounter," Galante said. So yes, shark stories are everywhere right now. But there’s no need to panic. Unless of, of course, you hear that creepy cello music from Jaws. Then it’s time to pack it in. Love all things wildlife and outdoors? Follow OutKick Outdoors on Instagram and TikTok! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4bae04c2ca79de23646adf Trump says he 'immediately overturned' decision to cancel July 4 festivities in DC te 2026-07-06T13:30:44.444Z Trump says he 'immediately overturned' decision to cancel July 4 festivities in DC President Donald Trump said in a Sunday Truth Social post that he had "overturned" a decision to cancel festivities in Washington D.C. on Saturday due to weather. "The Crowd at 7:05 in the evening was 422,000 people! All were forced to leave because of the weather, the event was cancelled, and everyone was gone because of lightning. When I heard that it was cancelled, I immediately overturned that decision, and waited a while for people to come back. Incredibly, at least 150,000 people returned, and it was an even more spectacular evening than it would have been as normalized! It showed work under pressure," Trump declared in the post. "Congratulations to the Secret Service and Law Enforcement on being able to get so many people back into the Arena in such rapid fashion! It was an amazing evening made even more spectacular by the fact that, immediately after the Great Fireworks ended, the rains came down, full blast!" he added. TOP HIGHLIGHTS FROM TRUMP'S LATE NIGHT JULY 4 ADDRESS: 'NO DREAM IN HISTORY IS BIGGER' People flocked to attend Independence Day festivities in D.C. as Americans around the nation celebrated the country's 250th anniversary, but attendees were asked to evacuate and take shelter on Saturday evening. "Due to approaching severe storms, Freedom 250, United States Secret Service, United States Park Police, National Park Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and all public safety partners are asking all guests to evacuate event grounds and seek temporary shelter in a nearby building," Freedom 250 spokesperson Danielle Alvarez noted in part of a Saturday evening statement. TRUMP SHARES NEWS OF 'CRYSTAL CLEAR' REFLECTING POOL, CALLS FOR VANDALISM SUSPECT'S ARREST But in another post on X later that night, Freedom 250 declared, "At President Donald J. Trump's direction, gates to the National Mall will reopen at 9:45 PM." Trump ultimately delivered a speech later on Saturday night, which was followed shortly thereafter by a massive fireworks show that began at about midnight. AMERICA 250 KICKS OFF IN NATION'S CAPITAL AS AMERICANS BRAVE WEATHER TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY "I would like to congratulate Freedom 250, a Great White House Commission, and Pyrotecnico, on producing the Most Spectacular Fireworks Show I have ever seen, and I’ve seen them all. Congratulations on a job well done!" Trump declared in a Truth Social post on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4baba9c2ca79de23646aa3 Smithsonian's National Museum of American History promotes 'extreme political activism,' WH report alleges te 2026-07-06T13:20:41.133Z Smithsonian's National Museum of American History promotes 'extreme political activism,' WH report alleges A sweeping new White House report concluded that the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) has become a taxpayer-backed institution of "ideological capture" and "extreme political activism." "The report concludes that the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Museum of American History in particular, under its current leadership and current interpretive ideology, cannot be trusted to tell America’s story honestly and in a way that is inspiring, unifying, and worthy of our great republic," the White House Domestic Policy Council wrote in its July 4 report following up on President Donald Trump’s March 27 executive order. "By the intention and at the direction of current Museum and Smithsonian leadership, NMAH has become subject to institutional capture by a radical, activist ideology that is fundamentally opposed to telling the noble, honest story of the great country we know and love." According to the 162-page "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" report, delivered on America's 250th birthday, NMAH treats the American story as a political tool rather than a shared national inheritance. "At the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, visitors young and old should encounter the story of the United States told with honesty, seriousness, and pride," the report's executive summary began. "In particular, it should help the American people understand where America came from, what makes it distinctive, and why it is worth preserving." TOP HIGHLIGHTS FROM TRUMP'S LATE-NIGHT JULY 4 ADDRESS: 'NO DREAM IN HISTORY IS BIGGER' Instead, the museum has moved "away from straightforward historical education and scholarship" and toward activism, the report found. "Anthea Hartig, NMAH’s director since 2019, has explicitly stated that she sees history as a 'prime tool of social justice' and one of her roles as connecting 'research and scholarship to activism and advocacy,'" the summary noted. TRUMP'S MOUNT RUSHMORE ADDRESS FEATURES 28 MINUTES OF ICONIC WORDS, 23 MINUTES OF DAZZLING LIGHT, FIREWORKS "Hartig has also stated that 'we work to reframe the traditional celebratory narrative of U.S. history for visitors.' She claims to have had a personal head start 'propped up as I was and I am by the cushions of whiteness and the pillows of the bourgeoisie,'" the report said. "These are not the words of an objective historian, but rather those of an activist advancing an ideological agenda contradictory to the Museum’s founding purpose of fostering patriotism." THE REVOLUTIONARY LANDMARKS WHERE WASHINGTON, ADAMS AND JEFFERSON CHANGED AMERICA The report made five key conclusions about the museum: "One of the most significant findings in this report concerns what is missing," the report stated. "A visitor to the Museum today will find no major exhibit dedicated to America’s Founding era, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, other Founding Fathers, the Continental Congress, the Pilgrims, the Puritans, or major moments of the American Revolution, such as Washington’s crossing of the Delaware. "Instead, visitors will find Founders, such as Benjamin Franklin, introduced chiefly through their connection to slavery while their decisive roles in building the Republic and their anti-slavery efforts are minimized or ignored." TRUMP HAILS AMERICA AS 'MOST EXCEPTIONAL NATION EVER TO EXIST' IN MOUNT RUSHMORE SPEECH The NMAH presented revisionist history, using terms that exist now but not then, including "a popular term-of-art to 'Critical Social Justice,'" the report found. "The Museum is not merely neglecting America’s central story," it stated. "It is intentionally withholding and subverting it." Noted was the political revision of "its mission statement under current leadership, which replaced the phrases 'infinite richness' and 'American history' with language about empowering people to create 'a more just and compassionate future' by exploring 'the complexity of our past.'" "The Museum has shifted from scholarship to activism," the report read, "pointing to Museum leadership's own public statements tying 'research and scholarship to activism and advocacy,' dismantling inherited narratives, using history as a 'prime tool of social justice,' calling for American history to be 'reframed,' and describing museum work in terms of 'reparations,' 'restorative history,' 'systemic intervention, 'decolonization, 'social justice.'" The report also criticizes the museum’s approach to race, immigration, gender and sexuality, alleging that exhibits and programming have been shaped by modern activist priorities rather than neutral historical scholarship. The Smithsonian Institution receives more than $1 billion annually in taxpayer support and its ideology does not comport with Trump's executive order and initiatives to remove political influence in government entities, according to the Domestic Policy Council. "As this report shows, confirmed in the words of Museum leadership, this ideological capture has moved the Museum’s mission away from straightforward historical education and scholarship toward an extreme political activism that seeks to transform our country," it wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ba99ec2ca79de23646a6a NASCAR winner's pro-America message will make the left fume, Bubba Wallace's Fourth of July memo & fans fight! te 2026-07-06T13:11:58.670Z NASCAR winner's pro-America message will make the left fume, Bubba Wallace's Fourth of July memo & fans fight! With all due respect to soccer and baseball, you ain't getting much more American than winning a NASCAR race on Fourth of July weekend. I know the series ain't what it used to be — Lord knows you guys tell me all the time — but some things never change. And NASCAR being the most Pro-America sport on the planet is one of them. Chase Briscoe won in the series' return to Chicagoland Speedway Sunday night, and he did it in the red, white & blue Bass Pro Shops Toyota. DALE EARNHARDT JR. BROUGHT NASCAR BACK TO LIFE 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEKEND, BUT THE PAIN IS BACK Would I have preferred it be a Ford or Chevy? Of course. But, beggars can't be choosers. He won, it looked incredible, and Briscoe made it clear he loved this great country after taking the checkers. You'll see. What else should we talk about today? Dealer's choice. I'm coming off a holiday weekend, so I'm in a good mood! How about Austin Hill channeling his inner-Kyle Busch and giving Shane Van Gisbergen some payback in Kyle's old RCR Chevy? Not sure Hill comes out looking great here, but I still appreciate the effort. I've also got Bubba Wallace' Fourth of July message dividing fans (stunner!), a FIGHT breaking out behind the NASCAR on TNT set after the race (I use that term loosely), and our newest Cup winner, Corey Heim, turned 24 over the weekend so we'll check in with him and Taylor Reimer on the way out. Mainly Taylor, though. It's been too long. Four tires, enough fuel to get us safely out of crime-riddled Chicago without being shot, and maybe a big 'ol Foster's for SVG and Austin Hill so they can work this thing out ... Monday Morning Pit-Stop — the 'Happy Birthday, America!' edition — is LIVE! Look, we're not gonna hem and haw today. We got a good finish last night, but the race itself wasn't the best thing I've ever seen. So, the #content ain't exactly flowing today. We're gonna get down to business, celebrate this great country, and then move on with our weeks. Sound good? Good! Chase Briscoe won for the first time in 2026, holding on for dear life over the final few laps because Christopher Bell was coming. If this race was another mile or two, I think we have a different winner today. Luckily, though, it wasn't. And instead of Christopher Bell in Victory Lane, we got THIS: "I feel so American, winning in the Bass Pro Shops Red, White and Blue car, Fourth of July weekend, 250 years. Man, what an unbelievable race car," Briscoe said after the race before oozing out more patriotism in the media center later on. "I feel like that’s the most American I’ll ever feel in my life," he continued. "Just the whole Bass Pro Shops group. It's a huge thing, obviously they so big on being proud to be an American. To win on this weekend, it means a lot to all of us." Lordy. Not that they needed an endorsement, but if you weren't shopping at the Bass Pro Shops already, maybe swing on by there today and pick you something out. Plus, they have an incredible fish tank in the back that's mesmerizing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM As for Briscoe, he wasn't done shoving NASCAR's big weekend down the Libs' throats: Pro-American AND Pro-God? I mean, did Chase Briscoe nail this one, or what? A prayer before the race, a prayer after it, and praising America? Maybe NASCAR's back? I don't know. I'm feeling things right now. I'm feeling tingly. Stay tuned! OK, let's hop back on the track and check in with Austin Hill, who is now in Kyle Busch's remastered No. 33 Chevy, and SVG. Austin wrecked (allegedly) SVG a few weeks back at San Diego, and it appears (allegedly) Shane retaliated in Chicago: Well ... thoughts? First impressions? I think Austin Hill may be in trouble here. I think he was fine until the end, when his team told him to bring the car around to the garage and stay on the apron, only for him to slide up the track and ram SVG's right-front. A couple little radio nuggets: OK, couple quickies on the way out. First up? If you all thought that fight was good, wait till you see what happened after the race: Incredible. A totally real fight between two totally real, totally sober dudes. God, I love this country. Absolute patriots. The random kick. The delayed water-spit. The punching. It was all top-notch stuff. What a fanbase. What a series. Next? Where do we stand on this Fourth of July message from Bubba Wallace? Some fans are FIRED up about it, for different reasons: 250 years. This country is beautiful, complicated, and a work in progress. Which is a massive privilege, and is exactly what makes it so great. The freedom to use our voices, challenge the status quo, and responsibility to shape the future can easily be taken for granted. You don't have to agree with someone to have the same pride in the country we share. Real progress happens when we realize staying unified is bigger than our differences. USA! I think it's fine, for what it's worth. Now, the only issue I can see is the predictable "Happy birthday, America, BUT ..." structure that Bubba went with here. "This country is beautiful, complicated, and a work in progress." Could he have just stopped at "This country is beautiful"? Sure. Fans, shockingly, noticed: Yikes. Not great! Again, though, I have no issue with 99% of it. Frankly, it could've been a lot worse. Lord knows we've seen worse. A decent amount of the comments were positive, which is an anomaly when it comes to Bubba posting about anything, much less the U S of A. See? It's not all bad! This one, though, was easily my favorite. You ready for a wild little ride? I don’t think it’s worth celebrating July 4th. It really is white people freedom and that’s it. I celebrate Juneteenth as that is the real freedom for all but I get what you are saying. I’m black and Native American-my family has been really hurt by this country. Yes, these people really do exist, and they're incredible. Imagine, just for a second, waking up and actually thinking those things? Imagine how miserable of an existence that must be? Not me. Not you. We're all sane. Like Chase Briscoe, we love this great country. Now, take us home, Taylor Reimer! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ba98bc2ca79de23646a61 Trump bets on former NATO troublemaker as Turkey's strategic value surges te 2026-07-06T13:11:39.214Z Trump bets on former NATO troublemaker as Turkey's strategic value surges President Donald Trump says he's attending the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, for one reason: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. "I'm going because of Erdoğan," Trump told reporters June 24, calling the Turkish leader "a friend" and "a respected leader" while signaling that closer defense cooperation between Washington and Ankara could be on the horizon. The summit will begin Tuesday in Ankara, Turkey. The remarks underscore a striking shift in the relationship between Washington and Turkey. Just a few years ago, after Turkey took delivery of Russia's S-400 air defense system in 2019, Washington expelled it from the multinational F-35 fighter program and, the following year, imposed sanctions on Turkey's defense procurement agency, cementing its reputation as one of NATO's most difficult allies. TRUMP'S TURKEY ARMS SALE PROPOSAL SPARKS CONGRESSIONAL QUESTIONS BEFORE NATO SUMMIT Today, despite many of those disputes remaining unresolved, Turkey has become increasingly difficult for the alliance to sideline as NATO confronts Russia, instability across the Middle East and an increasingly contested Black Sea, analysts and former officials say. "Turkey is crucial to the Trump administration," former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey James Jeffrey, who served as Trump's special representative for Syria during his first term, told Fox News Digital. "President Trump has a great relationship with President Erdoğan of Turkey, who has been an incredible partner in the region," White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told Fox News Digital in a statement, adding that Trump would have a bilateral meeting with Erdoğan at the NATO Summit.  Jeffrey said Trump's affinity for Erdoğan is genuine but reflects more than personal chemistry. TRUMP'S PERSONAL FEUDS WITH ALLIES FROM ITALY TO ISRAEL REVEAL HOW PERSONALITY DRIVES HIS FOREIGN POLICY "The first reason, which is unique to Trump, is he really likes Erdoğan, and Erdoğan likes him," Jeffrey said. "It's the idea of a tough guy who is decisive." But Jeffrey argued the strategic rationale extends well beyond the relationship between the two leaders, describing Turkey as "essential to maintaining the U.S. perimeter around Eurasia" because of its military strength, geographic position and willingness to project power. NATO is returning to the fundamentals of collective defense after decades focused largely on counterterrorism, said Hudson Institute think tank Senior Fellow Can Kasapoğlu Kasapoğlu, placing renewed pressure on allies to bring significant military capability to the table. "When the alliance is back to its Cold War default, the question of what you are bringing to the table is getting more important," he said. "The nations bringing hard-power capability to NATO are going to get VIP treatment." NATO agreed to a defense spending target of 5% of GDP for all allies in 2025, after years of Trump complaining that European allies and their weak defense spending were "ripping off" the U.S. Both Trump’s attacks on NATO and the Russian war on Ukraine changed the calculus. Turkey fields NATO's second-largest military after the United States. It controls the Bosporus and Dardanelles, borders Syria, Iraq and Iran, and has built one of NATO's largest defense industries. "There is no real security for NATO without full integration of Turkey," Rich Outzen, a former State Department advisor and nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, said during a recent NATO summit preview. Russia's invasion of Ukraine, instability across the Middle East and the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria have only heightened Turkey's strategic value, analysts say. Jeffrey argued Turkey "has been essential to Ukraine staying in the fight," citing Ankara's enforcement of the 1936 Montreux Convention, which prevented additional Russian naval reinforcements from entering the Black Sea, its early provision of Bayraktar drones to Kyiv and its role as an intermediary between Ukraine and Russia. "You can't contain Russia in the Black Sea without Turkey," Jeffrey said. The collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime also has brought Washington and Turkey into closer strategic alignment after years of disagreements over Syria. Jeffrey argued Turkey played a central role in backing the opposition that ultimately toppled Assad, dealing a major blow to both Iran and Russia. "One of Iran's big losses in the past three years has been Syria—and that's all Erdogan," he said. Not everyone is convinced Turkey's growing strategic value should outweigh those concerns. Critics argue Turkey's foreign policy has increasingly diverged from that of many NATO allies under Erdoğan. They point to Turkey's vocal support for Hamas following the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, its continued possession of the Russian-made S-400 air defense system, and its efforts to deepen ties with non-Western blocs such as BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, organizations in which China and Russia play leading roles. "Turkey is the only member country inside of NATO that has applied for membership in entities such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS," Sinan Ciddi, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said during a press briefing Wednesday. He also argued Turkey is unique within the alliance in openly supporting Hamas while seeking expanded access to advanced U.S. defense technology. Erdoğan repeatedly has defended Hamas and rejected efforts to classify the group as a terrorist organization, putting Turkey at odds with Washington and many other NATO allies. Critics argue that position complicates efforts to deepen U.S.-Turkey defense ties — despite Trump’s personal affection for the Turkish leader. "The only thing that really stands in the way against Erdoğan's wishes is essentially the United States Congress," Ciddi said. The Trump administration faced congressional pushback, largely from Democrats, over its decision to move forward with a $700 million arms sale to Turkey. The administration already has faced congressional pushback over the proposed $700 million arms sale.  Rep. Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, accused the State Department of failing to justify the decision or adequately address concerns about Turkey's continued possession of the Russian-made S-400 system. The Turkish embassy could not immediately be reached for comment.  Jeffrey said the proposed $700 million sale of F110 fighter engines is a more manageable issue than restoring Turkey to the F-35 program, arguing the latter remains constrained by the S-400 because operating the Russian air defense system alongside America's most advanced stealth fighter could compromise sensitive technology. "The F-35 is a different issue," Jeffrey said, arguing that operating the Russian-made S-400 alongside America's fifth-generation fighter presents a technical — not merely political — problem because it could expose sensitive U.S. technology. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ba977c2ca79de23646a58 'Game of Thrones' star says she mistook psychiatric hospital for a palace after joining wellness cult te 2026-07-06T13:11:19.760Z 'Game of Thrones' star says she mistook psychiatric hospital for a palace after joining wellness cult After Hannah Murray's mental health crisis landed her in the hospital, the "Game of Thrones" actress — who had joined what she described as a wellness cult months earlier in 2017 — was so deeply immersed in its beliefs that she was convinced the psychiatric institution was a palace. In her new book, "The Make-Believe: A Memoir of Magic and Madness," the 36-year-old detailed the intense circumstances surrounding her 28-day stay at Gordon Hospital in Bloomsbury, London and explained how she was able to begin to break free from the influence of the group's leader, whom she describes as leading an "evil cult." "I had met a man who I believed was God, and I was ready to join him, to rule the world at his side, to travel to other dimensions and universes," she wrote, recalling her awakening at the hospital. "But now I saw that I had misunderstood." CARA DELEVINGNE ADMITS SHE USED PARTY DRUG GHB DAILY BEFORE TERRIFYING SEIZURES FORCED HER SOBER Murray, who played Gilly on "Game of Thrones," was first introduced to the cult through an "energy healer" she had met on the set of her 2017 movie "Detroit," in which she played an 18-year-old who was sexually assaulted by the police. Because the "violent and dark" subject matter of the film took a toll on Murray, she sought guidance from an energy healer she referred to as Grace. Murray said she first participated in a $150 "healing" session that eventually led the actress to attend more classes with other members of the organization — which she did not name. Eventually, Murray met the cult's leader — a man she referred to as Steve. "He exuded power in a way I had never known anyone to exude it," she wrote in her book, out now. "Magical power… I knew I was in the presence of a magician." Murray's intense hallucinations during a 5-day retreat in London with fellow cult members led to her psychotic break and hospital stay. "Where am I? I am in my chariot. The chariot has just arrived outside the palace. I enter the palace. I enter the room. Where is he?" she recalled asking, while detailing the hospital room in her book. "But the room feels like heaven. The room feels like him. The air is tingling with a warm energy. There is a sofa and chair and they are both blue. The blanket I am wrapped in is blue. And, of course, this is the color, because the last time I saw him was in a room with blue carpet, blue chairs, blue wallpaper and his blue eyes." "The door to the room opens. A man enters the room. He is a Black man, bald and overweight. He is dressed in uniform. Blue uniform, a blue lanyard that reads ‘NHS.' But I know he is a magician. I know he can appear in disguise. I approach the man and try to kiss him. He does not let me kiss him. Then no. It is not Steve." Murray recalled drinking her own urine at one point as part of a cult "ritual". "I am alone in the room again, and I urinate into the cup and drink that too," she wrote. "I am a Ritual Master. And this, drinking my own urine, is a powerful ritual. This is all I need now to survive. It is the most potent of potions I can drink. I am a self-contained, utterly self-sufficient being. I will never need to eat again. I survive on liquids and air and Light." After days in the hospital and after seeing her family and friends, Murray said she began to see glimpses of her old self and question Steve's intentions. "I begin to understand this is all a lot more complicated than I thought," she wrote. "There is no other way to describe it. My mind turning inside out and crumbling, the earth shaking beneath me, my vision shattered by jagged black lines. Steve was there for that, talking to me with an intense urgency and telling me, Magic is real. It felt like I was dying, but it felt like more than that. It felt like the end of everything, the end of life as we know it." "The return of my phone was like a window opening. A window onto the world, letting in fresh air and light and a little more reality," she added. From there, she began to question Steve via text. "I need some more f---ing clarity on what the f--- has happened to me," she allegedly wrote in a text to Steve. "‘If I run an evil cult, I am the worst cult leader in history,’" Murray alleged Steve wrote back to her. "‘I don’t have a compound to put people in. I don’t control people’s sleep or eating patterns. And I tell people to get their own life in order instead of being people’s ‘guru.’’" Murray said she was still "not well" when she was discharged from the psychiatric ward 28 days later. "I was not well when I left hospital. This is not the story of my recovery — or at least not a simple, straightforward one. I did not enter ill and leave well. I entered extremely psychotic and left somewhat less so," she wrote. In an interview with The Guardian, the English actress opened up about her troubling experience and detailed how she was able to escape the organization. "There's not enough critical thought about wellness, particularly the way it’s been transformed into an industry," Murray told the outlet. "It's easy to go, ‘Well, that would never happen to me,' but we do ourselves a disservice when we start saying that, because you don't know." "I was well-educated, from a middle-class family; everything should have been fine," she continued. "I thought, ‘I'm smart. I make good choices.' Well, I made terrible choices. But it's important to understand why people do these things, rather than going, ‘Oh, they must be idiots.' Or, ‘How stupid could you be?'" These days, Murray is no longer acting and is wary of anything wellness-related. "I hear so much, 'We need to talk more about mental health,'" she told the outlet. "What they mean is, like, anxiety and depression. We're all happy to talk about that. But there's such a taboo around the idea of people who are sectioned. They are beyond the pale." "It felt really important to say, 'I went through this,'" she added. "Lots of people go through this. That doesn't mean they are bad or f---ed up forever." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ba964c2ca79de23646a4f Banned former FIFA president criticizes organization's decision on Folarin Balogun te 2026-07-06T13:11:00.305Z Banned former FIFA president criticizes organization's decision on Folarin Balogun Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter reacted to the soccer organization’s decision to suspend USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun’s red card ban ahead of the squad’s match against Belgium. Blatter was banned twice by FIFA after a corruption investigation and remains suspended from participating in organization activities until 2027. Current FIFA President Gianni Infantino ultimately replaced Blatter as the head. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Balogun received a red card during the U.S. win over Bosnia and Herzegovina for stepping on the ankle of a defender while trying to corral a ball. The card was issued after a VAR review. Amid the uproar, a source told Fox News that President Donald Trump called Infantino and asked that FIFA review the play. On Sunday, the reversal was announced. "Red cards are not overturned by political phone calls," Blatter wrote on X. "They are overturned by rules, evidence and independent bodies. If a U.S. President intervenes with the FIFA President — and a player is suddenly cleared before a World Cup knockout match — the question is unavoidable: Quo vadis, FIFA? "Football must never become a playground for political power." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik and White House task force leader Andrew Giuliani put together a team of lawyers outside the White House to challenge the use of slow-motion replay to give Balogun the red card, according to OutKick founder and Fox News contributor Clay Travis. It’s unclear how much FIFA took the approach into account. Belgium reportedly was granted the right to appeal the decision and asked FIFA for a comprehensive explanation on why the suspension was put off. The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) said it was "astonished" and Belgium coach Rudi Garcia mocked FIFA’s ruling. "I didn’t know that in the offices of FIFA the fifth of July was the first of April in Europe," Garcia said through a translator. "The Belgian federation does not defend itself, it does not protect the national team. She defends football in general, she defends her integrity, her ethics. I think it’s the first time in the history of the World Cup that there is this kind of decision." UEFA also said that FIFA’s decision "crossed a red line." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ba93cc2ca79de23646a38 Station F ramps up as a launchpad for Europe’s hottest AI startups te 2026-07-06T13:10:20.884Z Station F ramps up as a launchpad for Europe’s hottest AI startups Station F, a Paris-based startup hub founded by French billionaire Xavier Niel, is gearing up for a new edition of its F/ai accelerator program in a bid to strengthen its positioning as a stepping stone for promising AI startups. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ba765c2ca79de23646a2b Building Brighter Futures: Helping Young People Succeed in a Changing Economy te 2026-07-06T13:02:29.839Z Building Brighter Futures: Helping Young People Succeed in a Changing Economy Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ba751c2ca79de23646a22 Building Brighter Futures: Helping Young People Succeed in a Changing Economy te 2026-07-06T13:02:09.870Z Building Brighter Futures: Helping Young People Succeed in a Changing Economy Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ba73dc2ca79de23646a16 Our View: Arizona is right to rethink school grades te 2026-07-06T13:01:49.911Z Our View: Arizona is right to rethink school grades The letters on a school report card used to get a lot of attention. An A was a point of pride. A D or F raised hard questions. Since the pandemic, Arizona's A-F school grading system has faded from the… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ba729c2ca79de23646a0d Today's poll: Should Arizona change its A-F school grading system to better reflect student achievement? te 2026-07-06T13:01:29.934Z Today's poll: Should Arizona change its A-F school grading system to better reflect student achievement? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ba715c2ca79de23646a04 Paul Smith: Why are Democrats excluded? te 2026-07-06T13:01:09.972Z Paul Smith: Why are Democrats excluded? Editor: The Democrat running for LD30 was excluded from participating in the Election Forum at Lake Havasu High that was sponsored by Today’s News-Herald, Radio Central, and the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce. Brian McMahan is currently a qualified… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ba4b3c2ca79de23646985 Heel Turn: Pro wrestling fans hit with cold dose of reality about top stars and more te 2026-07-06T12:50:59.595Z Heel Turn: Pro wrestling fans hit with cold dose of reality about top stars and more Pro wrestling fans were reminded last week about how close their favorite superstars are to the end than the beginning. It first happened on "Monday Night Raw." Seth Rollins came out in the last segment to challenge Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam. The prospect of Reigns and Rollins going head-to-head again may have seemed a bit tiresome on the surface, but Rollins explained to Reigns that it could be one of the last times, if not the last time, they ever do battle in the ring again. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL "This may be your last chance to close that loop. You and me, we came into this company together. We came through that crowd. We knocked down the door. The kicked the old generation to the curb. We made this place our own. We created the greatest generation in the history of this industry. You and me. We did that together," Rollins said. "My man, we are much closer to the end than we are to the beginning. And just like it was when we came in, young, hungry, ready to take over there is a new generation of young men and women coming in and ready to do the same thing to us. "So, I say again, this may be our last chance to do this dance, brother. What do you want your legacy to be? When you are retired, you will go down as one of the greatest of all time. No doubt about it. Probably No. 1. You are a sure-fire Hall of Famer. Hell, they should just give you your own Hall of Fame show. You’d be the only one and I might even be there to induct you. But if you don’t accept this challenge, you will never be able to escape the ghost of Seth Rollins." Rollins and Reigns are each in their 40s and have, at points, shown they could perform for longer than people expect. But Rollins has experienced several injuries since the build-up to WrestleMania 40. He knows better than anyone about how much longer it takes to recover from the injuries. On All Elite Wrestling’s "Dynamite," the hint of pro wrestling stars come into the twilight of their careers was a little more subtle. Omega agreed to the stipulation to go up against MJF for the AEW World Championship on next week’s "Dynamite." If he loses to MJF, he will no longer we allowed to challenge for the title. "There’s been no greater passion, no greater pleasure than stepping through these ropes and giving you people everything that I have," Omega said. "Whether it be when I was a 14-year-old boy or a 42-year-old broken down man, you still get the same 100% Kenny Omega every single time. I’ve won titles. I’ve broken records, records that may never be broken again. I have a career I could probably hang my hat on and be proud of, look back upon fondly, but you see, there’s this selfish part about me that knows it just isn’t enough. "There’s this part of me that thinks there’s still a little bit left in the tank. There’s a part of me that thinks if I can believe, if Will (Ospreay) can believe, if the Young Bucks can believe, if you people can believe just one more time, then I know I could be a champion that each and every one of you can be proud of and I could stand on the greatest stage that AEW has ever stepped foot on in Wembley Stadium and I can represent All Elite Wrestling where the best wrestle, where I can face Will Ospreay, the winner of the Owen Hart Cup." The moments are a reminder to fans that the generational talents that have built professional wrestling for the last two decades are slowly breaking down. It’s a reminder to bask in the glory of the greats while they are still around. Reigns vs. Rollins will be at SummerSlam while Omega takes on MJF this Wednesday. == Sami Zayn pulled off a shocking win at WWE Night of Champions to close out June and it left a few people on the WWE roster trying to climb over each other to get a chance at the Undisputed WWE Championship. Jey Uso lost to Oba Femi and decided to waltz over to SmackDown to try to get a shot at Zayn’s title. Cody Rhodes, however, was pinned by Zayn to lose the championship Uso and Rhodes would be forced to battle it out to earn the No. 1 contender spot. Rhodes hit multiple Cross Rhodes maneuvers on Uso before pinning him for the win. Zayn and Rhodes will meet for the Undisputed WWE Championship on "Monday Night Raw" in Chicago. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM == Willow Nightingale going down with an injury left two major holes in AEW. She was forced out of the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament and needed to drop the TBS Championship. AEW announced a Survival of the Fittest match to crown the new TBS champion. Hikaru Shida, Harley Cameron, Kris Statlander, Maika, Persephone and Queen Aminata each qualified for the match, which took place Wednesday night on "Dynamite." Persephone looked strong has she eliminated two opponents but she ran into Statlander, who rolled her up and pinned her. Persephone got her revenge on Statlander when she hit her with the TBS title belt. Shida put Statlander into a submission hold and the referee called the match as Statlander was knocked out. It’s Shida’s first reign as champion. == Kendal Grey defeated Lola Vice for the WWE NXT Women’s Championship at The Great American Bash. On Tuesday, she cut her first promo as champion. Grey came off as relatable, acknowledging that she’s not the best on the microphone but vowed to wrestle like the champion she is. "I know I might not look like your normal champion. I mean, last week, I sat across the table from Lola Vice with her designer dresses, her heels, being all glammed up. And I thought to myself in that moment, ‘That’s what a champion looks like.’ But that’s not me. That’s not my style. I mean I can’t even sit in the makeup chair for five minutes without going crazy. And to be honest with you guys, I wipe off half the makeup they put on me before I come out here every time. "So, yeah, I’m probably not going to be comfortable dressing up like a ‘Barbie.’ And I’ll probably be nervous as hell every time I talk to you guys and I can’t guarantee that every time I talk I’m going to sound like a champion but when the bell rings, I’m damn sure gonna wrestle like a champion. I’m ready to take this division to another level – a level that no one has seen before. And if this title puts a target on my back, good. I welcome that target. I thrive under pressure. I thrive in the competition and when you step in the ring with Kendal Grey, it’s my match, it’s my tempo, it’s my pace and all the other girls in the locker room right now sooner or later are gonna find out that they just can’t keep up with Kendal. Grey certainly has a target on her back. Kali Armstrong wanted to be Grey’s first opponent and GM Rob Stone told her that "actions speak louder than words. Armstrong took it to heart when she attacked Grey later in the night. Still, it didn’t seem to be enough to get that title shot right away. Grey will ahve her first title defense opportunity this week against Nattie Neidhart. == Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4ba4a0c2ca79de2364697c Sources corroborate whistleblower claims of corruption, quid pro quo culture inside powerful NYC union te 2026-07-06T12:50:40.145Z Sources corroborate whistleblower claims of corruption, quid pro quo culture inside powerful NYC union FIRST ON FOX: A scathing whistleblower letter alleges corruption inside New York City’s powerful hotel workers union, including claims that union leaders accepted gifts from hotel executives, manipulated lease arrangements and improperly influenced union business in a culture of quid pro quo dealings — claims that were corroborated by union sources who spoke with Fox News Digital. The letter, reviewed by Fox News Digital, asserts that top officials within the New York Hotel Trades Council and UNITE HERE Local 6, including President Richard Maroko, participated in actions that violated internal policies, fiduciary obligations and possibly federal law. The union denies all allegations of impropriety and organized two internal investigations carried out by third-party lawyers who found the whistleblower's claims to be unsubstantiated. Fox News Digital spoke with the whistleblower and multiple sources with knowledge of the union’s inner dealings but is not identifying them by name due to fear of retaliation. EXPLOSIVE REPORT UNEARTHS PROMINENT UNION MONEY TRAIL LABELED A 'STUNNING BETRAYAL' OF MAGA MEMBERS "Mr. Maroko had personal knowledge of, and either directly participated or directed others to misappropriate millions of dollars of retail income," the letter states. "He accepted and allowed his Elected Officers to accept gifts of Hotel Rooms, Liquor, Gourmet Food and Electronic Items from Hotel Officials on a Quid Pro Quo System." A source with intimate knowledge of union operations told Fox News Digital that there was a sudden shift in HTC’s culture after Maroko ascended to the presidency in fall 2020. "For 25 years, maybe 24 years, there was a standard then that was really adhered to. [The former president] was very disciplined about it as far as receiving gifts and what you did and didn't do," the source, who has decades of experience working with the union, said. "And the past five years when the new president came in, that was completely tossed." "Pretty soon," the source said, referring to when the rules were relaxed when Maroko took over. "It wasn't like they flipped the switch, but … it just wasn't important to him. I brought a bunch of things to his attention that he just wasn't interested [in]." Crain’s New York Business reported in June that the Hotel Association of New York City, a trade group representing hotel interests, retained former Southern District of New York public corruption chief Brendan McGuire to investigate allegations contained in the letter. "Two exhaustive, independent investigations, including one by a former federal prosecutor, have concluded that these anonymous claims are frivolous, lack any factual basis, and were clearly an attempt to derail contract negotiations between the union and hotel management," HTC spokesman Austin Shafran told Fox News Digital. "Thankfully, these efforts failed as our union secured the best contract in its history that will provide unprecedented wage increases and benefits to tens of thousands of hotel workers. Nothing will ever deter the union from working every day to better the lives of our members and their families." NEW YORK TIMES ACCUSED OF DEPLOYING AI SURVEILLANCE ON TECH STAFF WITHOUT NOTIFYING THEIR UNION Key components of the letter are supported by documents and accounts from multiple individuals with firsthand knowledge and insight into the day-to-day operations inside the union’s 8th Avenue headquarters in New York City, a Fox News Digital review found. The whistleblower letter alleges that hotel industry figures, including former Highgate labor executive Robert Lafferty and former Hyatt labor executive Michael Grosso, provided union officials with gifts including food, top-shelf liquor and electronic items. The two investigations organized by the union, however, found no evidence of improper gift-giving. Highgate is one of the largest lodging operators in the nation and Hyatt is a major hotel owner. In addition to providing gifts to union officials, a former union leader told Fox News Digital that the duo of hotel executives served as "inside guys" who could keep HTC union leadership informed about what was going on in boardrooms so that they could protect their own power. These favors, according to the longtime union leader, preceded contracts that benefited hotel owners to the detriment of workers. "If I could cut away one department [from being unionized], you’re talking about millions of dollars per year over the life of a contract, and if Lafferty could deliver that to the owners, then what he’s now doing is changing the entire economic structure of hundreds of millions of dollars in a real estate transaction," the former union leader told Fox News Digital. UNION RACKED UP MASSIVE TAB ON SWANK DC HOTEL STAY TO BATTLE TRUMP — AND STILL LOST "The union’s ability to make your property profitable or not is all its leverage. So that’s the inside that’s what’s going on there," they continued. "If you look at every time Lafferty made a deal with [Maroko] on one of these new properties, you’re going to see that all these weird deals are made where bargaining unit members are cut out. How come at your properties there’s no front desk agents? How come at your properties food and beverage isn’t under the union contract, but it is everywhere else?" Fox News Digital has reviewed photos that appear to show hotel industry figures or their associates entering union offices with shopping bags. Two people familiar with the union’s internal operations told Fox News Digital the gift-giving was not isolated and that accepting items from hotel management would have violated longstanding union norms and policies. Two internal investigations conducted by third-party lawyers on behalf of the union could not corroborate claims of improper gift-giving made by the whistleblower. The longtime union member and leader attested to an unusual relationship between Lafferty, Grosso and the HTC’s leadership when speaking with Fox News Digital. "What I witnessed was Lafferty would come upstairs and have, like, really different access than most people," the source said. "You don’t get buzzed in and meet me at the conference room. That doesn’t happen … This is like the count room in a casino. You don’t just get to walk around." The source explained that allowing someone like Lafferty to have such open access to union offices is unheard of as management and labor have conflicting interests, and access would enable the former to potentially outmaneuver the latter in negotiations. Union leadership, per the source, allowed Lafferty into their legal office, where he could have seen plans for organizational activity. Fox News Digital could not independently confirm that Lafferty viewed union plans or that he used them in labor negotiations. UNIONS THAT PARALYZED NEW YORK COMMUTE OVER PAY SPENT MILLIONS ON LUXURY TRAVEL, FILINGS SHOW The former union leader went on to explain that, while they initially thought Lafferty was simply "moving up in the world" with his frequent visits, they eventually noticed that he would often bring over luxury food items from an establishment operated by Highgate to share with union officials. "In what universe does that look good, a bunch of union reps hanging out with management eating lobster rolls at the union office?" the source said. Another source, who had worked with the union for decades, confirmed the former leader’s account. "They had unfettered access to the building, which I couldn't believe, they just came and went and that was just so like opposite of what we're about and any business for that matter," the source told Fox News Digital. "And they had unfettered access to the, I used to call it the Bermuda Triangle, they would go to legal, they would go to the union officials and they would go to [Maroko.]" The HTC spokesman denied that there was anything unusual about the meetings. "Yes, the union regularly meets with hotel management for negotiations and to resolve issues, and those individuals had no different access than any other hotel representative," Shafran said. The longtime union leader said that it is inappropriate for union officials to accept meals paid for by management as it may create an appearance of impropriety or amount to an illegal gift if not properly reported. Neither Grosso nor Lafferty have been convicted of illegal gift-giving as of publishing. Photographs reviewed by Fox News Digital also appear to show Grosso carrying large shopping bags into union offices. The HTC acknowledged the veracity of these photographs, but claimed that the bags only contained a pie, not expensive food and drink. UNIONIZED NURSING HOMES IN DEEP-BLUE STATE TRAIL THE PACK AS ANALYSIS REVEALS RATINGS GAP Following his allegedly uncharacteristically cozy relationship with union leadership, Lafferty was given a job as the chief operating officer of HTC’s Health Benefit Fund where he pulls in a total compensation of over $650,000 per year, according to the most recent financial disclosures. "Lafferty underwent a rigorous background check and was supported equally by both union and management representatives, as well as the CEO of the Funds," the HTC spokesman told Fox News Digital. Before Lafferty left Highgate, the whistleblower’s letter alleges that Lafferty and Maroko pressured an arbitrator on the union's independent conflict resolution board to render a decision favorable to Highgate. A federal district court later upheld the arbitrator’s rationale in the matter as well-grounded. Maroko allegedly threatened the job of both the arbitrator and his son unless he ruled that Highgate would be absolved of monetary obligations to union members after it ceased managing a property, passing those obligations to the financial institution seeking to take over the hotel. Maroko’s newly minted compensation package, worth nearly $1 million annually, has also come under scrutiny recently by the Center for Union Facts, an organization critical of labor unions. CUF argues that Maroko is using his members’ dues for self-enrichment. Also in contention is Maroko’s decision to rent a building owned by UNITE HERE Local 6 to HTC at a rate allegedly far below what the space would go for on the open market. Maroko, who leads both labor entities, is accused of depriving UNITE HERE Local 6 of up to $3 million in rental revenue by allowing HTC to use its real estate at a severely discounted rate, according to the whistleblower letter. Two sources told Fox News Digital that the lease was not approved by the union’s executive board. "The lease was signed over 40 years ago and renewed over 20 years ago," Shafran, the HTC spokesman, told Fox News Digital. "The current administration had nothing to do with this lease and, notwithstanding that, the terms are fully legal. The lease payments were accurately and routinely reported in public filings and consistent with applicable federal law." FRUSTRATED BLUE-COLLAR UNION BOSSES RIP SOCIALIST POLITICIANS, WARN OF LABOR EXODUS FROM DEM PARTY Fox News Digital is also told that the union launched an in-house investigation into the letter, which it received months ago. Sources who spoke with Fox News Digital say it was a farce that dismissed the seriousness of the situation and left out key information while the union maintains the review clears it of any wrongdoing. Vincent Pitta, the chairman of the law firm that conducted the first investigation, declined to comment on it, stating that it was "created after a preliminary and expedited review" of the whistleblower's allegations pending the union's retention of a former prosecutor to conduct another investigation. Pitta also said that the document "was a client-attorney privileged document which was stolen from our client’s offices." A copy of the union’s in-house investigation obtained by Fox News Digital claims that its lawyers questioned 16 people across 23 total interviews, reviewed reams of documents and found that the allegations within the whistleblower report were "completely devoid of merit" and "frivolous." The internal review purports to have found no evidence of internal gift-giving. "We found no evidence during our investigation that supported the allegations that HTC and/or Local 6 officers accepted gifts of free hotel or discounted hotel rooms, expensive bottles of liquor, gourmet food or electronics from hotel management representatives," the report reads. "This provision of a pie and other pastries by a hotel representative during business meetings with the Union did not constitute any improper conduct whatsoever on the part of any Union or hotel management representatives and is permissible under federal laws and regulations." Additionally, the review claims to have found that the allegedly below-market rental agreement offered to HTC was actually determined by a third-party firm and was thus not set by Maroko. "Our investigation revealed that just two years ago, the lease between Local 6 and the Funds was re-negotiated based on a market value study conducted by an outside company retained by the Funds. The Funds’ management trustees then retained another outside company as an independent fiduciary to review all terms of the proposed, re-negotiated lease," the union review claims. Pitta declined to provide documentation showing how his firm came to these conclusions.  INSIDE TEACHERS' UNION MAY DAY 'DRESS REHEARSAL' CRITICS WARN WILL 'GROOM' STUDENTS INTO DEM 'FOOT SOLDIERS' Regarding the arbitration process, the internal investigation claims that the whistleblower conflated two separate arbitration processes as one alleged scheme that involved highly technical questions and produced no damages or penalties, did not lead to later lender-liability awards and did not harm hotel lending. It also said all relevant witnesses denied coercion and that the arbitration process gave both sides a fair chance to present evidence, citing a federal court ruling. "Because the [arbitrator] acted within the scope of his authority and did not exhibit a manifest disregard for the law or issue an Award that violates public policy, the Court finds that the Award should be confirmed," a federal court wrote, explaining why it upheld the findings of the arbitration process. One union source close to the situation who claims to have had direct knowledge of the alleged misconduct, however, told Fox News Digital that they were not interviewed as part of the internal probe. "I kept on saying, 'When are they going to interview me?' and [Maroko] wanted no part of that. They wouldn't interview me because, from the beginning, I explained to him that it's all true," they said. Shafran, however, maintains that the whistleblower never came forward and thus could not be interviewed. UNEARTHED FILING SHOWS TOP TEACHERS UNION FUNNELING MILLIONS TO FAR LEFT ORGS The summary of a second internal investigation conducted by a third-party law firm obtained by Fox News Digital further maintains that the whistleblower’s letter is factually unfounded. Citing internal messages and interviews with union leadership, the investigation acknowledges that a hotel industry representative entered the union’s office, but maintained that the bag of purported gifts he brought only contained a "pie or cake." Additionally, the investigation purports to have interviewed three people involved in the arbitration dispute, all of whom denied foul play. The report concluded that the allegations may have been a plot to provide the hotel industry with leverage during labor negotiations. A union representative declined to provide Fox News Digital with the primary source evidence supporting the findings of either of its investigations. Fox News Digital reached out to Grosso and Lafferty for comment. A veteran hotel industry leader who has dealt extensively with HTC told Fox News Digital that the allegations detailed related to improper gift-giving in the whistleblower letter were "not shocking." They did, however, call the allegations of arbitration tampering "surprising and alarming." "It’s a letter, it’s not signed, it’s allegations, it’s not proof positive," the industry veteran went on, speaking about the whistleblower letter generally. "But its allegations are alarming, and it should absolutely be looked into because if any or all of these are true, it’s a big deal." To date, the allegations made by whistleblowers have yet to be corroborated by any independent review or legal authority. Neither Grosso nor Lafferty have been charged with crimes connected to their alleged misconduct. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b9d9bc2ca79de236468d3 Starship delivery robots leave campuses for cities te 2026-07-06T12:20:43.498Z Starship delivery robots leave campuses for cities Those little white robots that once rolled across college sidewalks with lattes, fries and late-night snacks are getting a new assignment. Starship Technologies recently announced that it will wind down its U.S. university campus operations and redeploy more than 1,200 robots toward grocery chains and hot food delivery in cities across the United States and Europe. If you have ever watched one of these robots patiently wait at a crosswalk like a polite cooler on wheels, you know why students got attached. They became part campus convenience, part mascot. Now, the company is moving from a controlled campus setting into a much tougher public test. CHINA'S ROBOT-RUN HOTEL OPENS TO PUBLIC IN 2027 That raises the bigger question: will these cute campus robots be just as welcome when they start sharing crowded city sidewalks with you? Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Starship says the decision comes down to focus. The company says its grocery delivery operations are on a 10x growth trajectory over the next two years, driven by demand from major retailers in the United States and Europe. In Finland, Starship says its robots already complete roughly one in five grocery deliveries. That gives the company a real-world model it wants to repeat elsewhere. To support that expansion, more than 1,200 robots from U.S. campus fleets will be moved into grocery delivery. For Starship, that is a major pivot. Campuses helped the company build its brand in the U.S. They also gave the robots a place to learn. Starship made a big U.S. splash at George Mason University in 2019, when the school became the first U.S. university to offer autonomous robot deliveries from Starship. From there, the robots spread to dozens of campuses. That made sense. College students are often hungry at odd hours. Many live without a full kitchen. They also tend to be open to new tech, especially when it brings food to the dorm without small talk. During the pandemic, contactless delivery became even more appealing. A robot that could roll up with lunch while limiting person-to-person contact suddenly felt useful in a very different way. Starship says it has worked with its university campuses and industry partners to keep service running through the 2026–2027 back-to-school season, with transition plans in place to reduce disruption. So, this does not appear to be an instant shutdown where every campus robot disappears at once. Instead, the company is moving away from the university model while preparing its fleet for a bigger push into grocery and restaurant delivery. For students who loved the bots, it may still feel like the end of an era. For Starship, though, it is a move toward the market where the company believes the economics are stronger. Starship CEO and co-founder Ahti Heinla says the company's robots can deliver groceries at a cost $3-$4 lower per delivery than traditional courier fulfillment. That is the kind of claim that gets the attention of retailers trying to make last-mile delivery less expensive. ZOOX ROBOTAXI REDESIGN BRINGS BIG RIDER UPGRADES The next phase could get messy. Delivery robots have to share sidewalks with people who are walking, pushing strollers, using wheelchairs, carrying groceries or trying to catch a bus. That means every design choice matters. A robot that blocks a curb ramp can create a real problem. A robot that pauses in the wrong spot can turn from cute to irritating fast. If one reverses unexpectedly or gets stuck near a crosswalk, the novelty wears off even faster. There have already been warning signs. Reports have described delivery robots bumping into people, getting stuck in odd places and raising accessibility concerns. Chicago has also seen local pushback and safety concerns around sidewalk delivery robots, which shows Starship still has work to do if it wants city residents to embrace them. That is the challenge Starship now faces. The same robot that felt charming on a campus may feel like clutter on a narrow sidewalk. Grocery delivery is a different business from campus food delivery. A college order might be a sandwich, a soda or a late-night snack. A grocery run can involve heavier items, more frequent routes and customers who expect reliability every time. If Starship can make that work, the payoff could be huge. Grocery stores want cheaper local delivery. Customers want speed without sky-high fees. Cities want fewer cars clogging short delivery routes. Starship says the global food delivery market is now worth $650 billion and needs delivery systems with higher autonomy levels. The company also says it has completed more than 10 million deliveries, which gives it a sizable head start in the sidewalk robot category. However, the public will need convincing. People may welcome a robot bringing milk and eggs on a rainy night. They may also get annoyed if that same robot blocks a sidewalk during the morning rush. That will all decide whether sidewalk robots become normal or face more local limits. Starship was founded in Tallinn, Estonia, in 2014 by Ahti Heinla and Janus Friis. Estonia remains home to the company's core engineering and AI development team. That is important because this shift is not only about where the robots operate. Starship's move shows where the delivery robot business is headed. College campuses helped make the robots likable. Grocery delivery may determine whether they become profitable. Still, the sidewalks belong to the public. That means companies need more than clever machines. They need trust, clear rules and designs that respect people who move through cities in different ways. A delivery robot should never make a sidewalk harder to use for someone with a cane, stroller or wheelchair. It should not turn public space into an obstacle course. If companies want these robots to feel normal, they need to prove they can operate without making daily life more frustrating. ARE HUMANOID ROBOTS NOW COMING FOR RETAIL JOBS? You may start seeing more delivery robots near grocery stores, restaurants and apartment-heavy neighborhoods. If that happens, pay attention to how they behave in your area. Look for whether they yield to pedestrians, avoid curb ramps and handle crowded sidewalks well. Also, check whether your city has rules for personal delivery devices. Some places allow pilot programs, while others limit where these robots can operate. If a robot causes a problem, document it safely. Take a photo or video, note the location and report it to your city or the delivery company. That is important because local officials need real examples, not vague frustration, when they decide what rules should apply. There is also a privacy angle. These robots use sensors and cameras to navigate. Companies may say the data supports safe operation, but you still deserve clear answers about what gets collected, how long it is kept and whether law enforcement can request it. Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. In this free CyberGuy Live replay, Kurt the CyberGuy walks you step by step through simple phone security fixes you can do at your own pace. You’ll learn how to improve your privacy settings, spot the latest phone scams, use trusted security tools and walk away with a simple checklist to stay protected. Watch the replay and get our checklist here: CyberGuyLive.com Starship's campus exit feels like the end of a quirky era, especially for students who got used to seeing the little robots rolling around campus. But this shift also tells us something bigger about where autonomous delivery is going. The next battle will happen on city sidewalks, not college campuses. If these robots save money and reduce short car trips, they could become very useful. But if they crowd walkways or create safety headaches, people will push back hard. To me, the real test is pretty clear. Robot delivery needs to work for everyone on the sidewalk, including people who never ordered anything. Would you be ok with a delivery robot on your block, or would you rather keep your sidewalks robot-free? 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/6a4b9b55c2ca79de23646894 Doctors say 8 forgotten habits could help fight stress, obesity and chronic disease te 2026-07-06T12:11:01.302Z Doctors say 8 forgotten habits could help fight stress, obesity and chronic disease Rates of chronic disease, obesity and stress continue to rise across America. Experts warn that some of the healthiest habits from the nation's earlier centuries may have fallen by the wayside. From walking as a way of life to eating seasonal foods and spending more time outdoors, they say some of these forgotten routines are worth reviving. AMERICAN VACCINES THAT TRANSFORMED PUBLIC HEALTH OVER 250 YEARS: 'OUTWEIGHS HARM' "America needs to get back to its roots healthwise," Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, told Fox News Digital. Check out this smart list. Dr. Kenneth J. Perry, a physician based in South Carolina, said walking has decreased as people have moved to the suburbs. "As Americans moved further out of the city center for more space and larger homes, they spent more time sitting in a car rather than walking to work," he told Fox News Digital. AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS COULD ADD YEARS TO YOUR LIFE — HERE'S HOW THEY BOOST HEALTH A study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine showed that prolonged commuting times have been directly linked to increases in BMI (body mass index), waist circumference and overall decrease in metabolic health, the doctor noted. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week (about 30 minutes a day, five days a week), which would include brisk walking. Only about one in four U.S. adults meet the recommended guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity, per the CDC. "We are a country of wide open spaces and beautiful vistas – we need to walk more and breathe our fresh air," Siegel added. Exposure to morning light has been shown to support circadian health and better sleep, and sunlight is the body's primary natural source of vitamin D. "Some individuals may have severe difficulty with sleep, and therefore are having difficulty regulating their personal day-night cycles," Perry said.  "It is well-known that early sunlight helps to regulate the circadian rhythm of animals and may be helpful in regulating sleep patterns." THE '1776 DIET': WHAT AMERICANS REALLY ATE DURING THE NATION'S FOUNDING Sunlight exposure can also have positive effects on health, the doctor said. "The hormonal balance that is regulated by the circadian rhythm can also lead to better weight management and blood pressure control." Surveys show that nearly half of U.S. adults spend less than five hours per week in nature – but time outdoors is known to be a natural health-booster. A landmark study of nearly 20,000 adults found that people who got at least 120 minutes per week in nature were significantly more likely to be in good health than those who spent no time outside. Another review found that combining exercise with time outdoors was more beneficial than just exercise or nature exposure alone, with improvements seen in mental health and chronic disease risk. There are some health benefits to turning in earlier, research has shown. Observational studies have found that people with very late bedtimes often have higher risks of heart disease, metabolic disorders and mortality. THIS ONE QUESTION MAY REVEAL WHETHER YOUR BODY IS GETTING THE REST IT NEEDS, STUDY FINDS "As we know that the only steadfast way to lose weight is to be in a calorie deficit, if an individual is using the late night hours to overindulge, going to bed earlier may help maintain better overall health," Perry added. The National Sleep Foundation recommends seven to nine hours of sleep for adults aged 18-64 and seven to eight hours for adults 65 and up. Americans now get more than half of their daily calories from ultraprocessed foods, according to NIH-supported research. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "We know that excess calories, specifically calories from extra sugar in the diet, can lead to diabetes, obesity, hypertension and a multitude of downstream health problems," Perry said. "Local, minimally processed foods are going to be much better for the overall health of society." Siegel echoed the importance of embracing more whole foods. "We are a country of farmers – we need to eat our own fresh produce more and not the chemically laced products that can give us cancer and heart disease," he told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "We need to eat more at home, and treasure our great home chefs, who make everything from turkey to apple sauce, to fried chicken, to big healthy salads, to good old apple pie." Gardening and growing food has also been linked to improved mental well-being, increased physical activity, reduced social isolation and better overall health outcomes. A study published in BMJ Open found that older adults who performed more light and heavy housework had better physical performance — including faster chair-rise times (a measure of lower-body strength) and improved balance — than those who did less housework. Encouraging older adults to perform more household activities could help ensure that they meet physical activity recommendations, particularly for those who don’t participate in regular exercise routines, experts say. "Performing more household tasks can help individuals maintain strength and mobility. This is especially helpful for elderly individuals to maximize their physical strength and decrease the risk of being sedentary," said Perry.  Records show that communal meals were once a routine part of American life rather than just happening on special occasions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES The health benefits of being social are "innumerable," Perry said. "We know that social connections can minimize depression, reduce the incidence of dementia and actually lead to longer lives," he told Fox News Digital. "Eating a meal with a group of people is a deeply powerful human event that can help improve lives." Siegel agreed, advocating for going back to "sharing kindness and goodwill with each other at community meals that are non-political." "We need to take pride in repairing our own houses the way we always have." Intermittent fasting has been shown to contribute to decreased obesity, better glucose management and overall improved health, Perry confirmed. "There are some anecdotal reasons for this, given the evolutionary pressures that our species has had to endure," he said. "We are now in a world where food is plentiful, but for much of our history, we had to search for food, and it was often scarce. This type of eating pattern mimics the pattern of our ancestors, which is directly connected with our innate metabolism." While not all historical habits were healthier, these evidence-backed practices from earlier generations may still offer lessons for modern Americans, experts agree. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b9b41c2ca79de23646884 Ancient inscription revealing Christianity's clash with mysterious cult decoded by researchers te 2026-07-06T12:10:41.852Z Ancient inscription revealing Christianity's clash with mysterious cult decoded by researchers Archaeologists recently unveiled rare written evidence of Christianity's rise over a Roman mystery religion. They found an ancient inscription, written in the same language that was spoken by Jesus Christ. The engraving was found at an underground Mithras temple at Zerzevan Castle, a Turkish fortification roughly 40 miles north of the Syrian border.  The inscription back 1,700 years and was written in Aramaic, which was widely spoken across the ancient Near East, including by Jesus Christ. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNEARTH ANCIENT TREASURE CACHE AT BIBLICAL CITY CONNECTED TO GENESIS The temple was dedicated to Mithras, a deity worshiped by followers of a "mystery cult" associated with light and cosmic order. During the second and third centuries A.D., Mithraism was widespread throughout the Roman Empire — and the Zerzevan underground sanctuary is regarded as one of its best-preserved temples. The inscription is located at the entrance of the temple, along with a depiction of a cross. Its meaning had eluded researchers since it was discovered in 2017. The engraving is the first known Aramaic inscription documenting the closure of a Mithras temple, Mardin Artuklu University professor Mehmet Sait Toprak told Turkish state news outlet Anadolu Agency (AA), which first reported the discovery. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Toprak analyzed the inscription's language and letter forms to determine its meaning. Comparing it with Old Syriac and Aramaic inscriptions from the second and third centuries A.D., he concluded the inscription dates to the third or fourth century A.D. The inscription mentions both Mithras and Jesus Christ — symbolizing the shift from one faith to the other, according to Toprak. The professor told AA the engraving also contains references to the Holy Cross. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "This is an extremely important archaeological discovery," Toprak told the outlet. Excavation director Aytaç Coşkun told AA that earlier coin discoveries had suggested the temple was abandoned in the third or fourth century, but the newly deciphered inscription provides new direct evidence that it was closed and symbolically sealed by Christians. He added that, once fourth-century Roman emperors embraced Christianity, Mithraism was seen as a rival religion. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The latest discovery is one of many early Christian finds resurfacing in Asia Minor. Last summer, archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Olympus uncovered the remains of a fifth-century Christian church, bearing an inscription hidden for more than 1,000 years. The same year, archaeologists excavating Kaunos found the remains of a Roman hospital that was later transformed into a Christian sanctuary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b98fec2ca79de23646856 Colorado River uncertainty looms over Arizona's nuclear ambitions te 2026-07-06T12:01:02.121Z Colorado River uncertainty looms over Arizona's nuclear ambitions PHOENIX — Arizona's push to build another nuclear power plant faces a familiar obstacle: water. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b98e9c2ca79de2364682e New York Harbor whale strike sinks fire rescue boat after July 4 celebrations te 2026-07-06T12:00:41.132Z New York Harbor whale strike sinks fire rescue boat after July 4 celebrations A surfacing whale struck a New Jersey fire department boat Friday, forcing firefighters to abandon the vessel as it returned from a July 4 marine security assignment in New York Harbor, officials said. The Carteret Fire Department said Marine Unit 2 was returning to Carteret waters around 4:30 p.m. Friday after assisting with a regional special operations marine security detail in the New York/New Jersey Port area when a whale breached beneath the vessel's stern near the mouth of Raritan Bay. The department said the whale strike caused catastrophic damage to the boat, which immediately began taking on water, giving firefighters only seconds to abandon the vessel. PILOT DECLARES MAYDAY BEFORE SEAPLANE COMES DOWN IN NEW YORK CITY’S EAST RIVER All firefighters aboard escaped without injury, according to the department. Officials said a nearby recreational jet ski operator and another boater immediately came to the firefighters' aid before members of the Perth Amboy Fire Department's marine unit arrived and helped rescue the crew from the water. A nearby recreational vessel reported seeing multiple whales breaching before and after the collision, the Carteret Fire Department said. THREE DEAD, 7 RESCUED IN BOATING TRAGEDY AS SEVERE HOLIDAY WEEKEND STORM RAVAGES WISCONSIN TOURIST HOT SPOT The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under review, and officials said additional information will be released as it becomes available. Mayor Dan Reiman described the incident as a "harrowing experience" in a public statement, saying the surfacing whale struck the vessel beneath its stern and caused catastrophic damage. "While the Carteret Fire Department Marine Unit regularly trains to rescue civilians from the water and respond to marine emergencies, fires, and vehicle incidents, an event of this nature is something no one anticipates," the fire department said. "Understandably, it has left those involved shaken, but we are incredibly thankful that everyone returned home safely to their families." The department used the incident to remind boaters, jet ski operators and kayakers to wear properly fitted life jackets, noting that every firefighter aboard was wearing one when the boat was damaged. Officials have not identified the species of whale involved. It was not clear whether the animal was injured. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b968fc2ca79de236467de Far-left House candidate ripped for 'disgusting' vote on misgendering bill: 'Disqualifying' te 2026-07-06T11:50:39.828Z Far-left House candidate ripped for 'disgusting' vote on misgendering bill: 'Disqualifying' Manny Rutinel, a far-left state legislator and House candidate in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, voted in support of a bill that instructed courts to take pronoun use into consideration as a factor when deciding child custody cases. In particular, the Kelly Loving Act required courts to deem "deadnaming" and "misgendering" as a kind of coercive control "A court shall consider reports of coercive control when determining the allocation of parental responsibilities in accordance with the best interest of the child," the bill initially read when Rutinel voted for it. MAMDANI COMPARISONS FOLLOW COLORADO DEMOCRAT INTO PIVOTAL HOUSE RACE AFTER PRIMARY WIN Rutinel’s past vote in favor of the package is drawing scrutiny as he wages a bid to unseat incumbent Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colo., in one of the country’s most competitive congressional races, raising questions about his position on parental authority when it comes to issues like gender. To at least one Republican strategist, the vote speaks for itself. "Far-left liberal Manny Rutinel wants the government to take away your kids if you don’t adopt his radical transgender agenda. Disgusting and disqualifying. Rutinel will be resoundingly rejected by Coloradans this fall," Zach Bannon, a spokesperson for the National Republican Congressional Committee, said in a statement to Fox News Digital. Rutinel’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the bill or what led him to support it. The Kelly Loving Act, named after a 40-year-old transgender woman who was one of the five victims in the 2022 Club Q mass shooting in Colorado Springs, deals largely with how the state plans to handle preferred pronouns. It would allow residents to change the sex designation on official documents like birth certificates and state identification and, for schools that make policies about names, instruct education providers to include "all reasons" that a student might adopt a name different from their legal one. BILL REPLACING 'MOTHER' AND 'FATHER' WITH GENDER-NEUTRAL TERMS PASSES IN NEW YORK, HEADS TO HOCHUL'S DESK The bill would also make it a "discriminatory practice" and unlawful to publish materials that misgender a person. The bill passed out of the Colorado House of Representatives in a 40-24 vote. At the time of its passage, the bill drew criticism from groups like the Colorado Parent Advocacy Network that filed lawsuits against the bill, citing First Amendment concerns. "The Act’s new definition of ‘gender expression’ is unconstitutionally overbroad," their lawsuit read. "Because it covers any treatment based on the use of a ‘chosen name’ or other forms of preferred ‘address,’ it punishes many forms of constitutionally protected speech." Notably, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, like Rutinel, did not issue a statement at the time of its passage despite controversy that had made it a matter of national attention. Although the bill passed both chambers of the Colorado State legislature and was signed into law in May 2025, some of the most controversial provisions, including misgendering, were stripped out weeks after Rutinel's vote. A number of cases, including the one from Colorado Parent Advocacy Network, are still under consideration. COLORADO SUPREME COURT ORDERS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO RESUME GENDER TRANSITION TREATMENTS FOR MINORS Having clinched the Democratic nomination for his congressional bid last week, Rutinel will face off against Evans in the state’s general election on Nov. 3. Evans won his seat in 2024 in a 49.0% to 48.2% victory over Democratic incumbent Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b944cc2ca79de23646788 Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson fights back against state's evidence and more top headlines te 2026-07-06T11:41:00.642Z Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson fights back against state's evidence and more top headlines 1.  Accused Charlie Kirk assassin fights back as prosecutors' sprawling case comes into focus  2. Belgium reportedly granted right to appeal FIFA's decision on USA World Cup star 3. NYC health officials sound the alarm as disease outbreak grows near Central Park FOR CLICKS — Man accused of mowing down two girls in alleged double murder exposes twisted reason he kept streaming. Continue reading … SIGNS OF LIFE — Toddler’s morgue miracle after pool scare leads to possible felony charges. Continue reading … AIR SCARE — Fireworks mortar strikes Delta jet during holiday descent into major airport. 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Take the quiz here … Tune in to hear why more young adults are living with their parents and what today's housing market could mean for the future of homeownership. Check it out ... What's it looking like in your neighborhood? Continue reading…   Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn      Fox News First Fox News Opinion Fox News Lifestyle Fox News Entertainment (FOX411) Fox Business Fox Weather Fox Sports Tubi Fox News Go Thank you for making us your first choice in the morning! We'll see you in your inbox first thing Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b9439c2ca79de2364677f Media attacks Donald Trump's Fourth of July celebration claiming it 'sullied' America 250 te 2026-07-06T11:40:41.193Z Media attacks Donald Trump's Fourth of July celebration claiming it 'sullied' America 250 Mainstream media and media pundits accused President Donald Trump of ruining America 250 and July 4 celebrations over the last week, even prior to nationwide celebrations. A direct example came on Friday when The New York Times opinion writer Robin Givhan wrote her op-ed titled "Trump Ruined the Fourth of July for Me." "But this year, I can barely tolerate the sight of red, white and blue," Givhan wrote. "When combined into a maximalist display of nationalist cheerleading, the colors make my heart ache. The flags on federal buildings are grand, but they hang alongside banners featuring President Trump’s scowling face."  BILL MAHER TELLS LIBERALS TO STOP 'PARTISAN SULKING' AND JOIN AMERICA 250 PARTY The negative sentiment against Trump was also present in an article from The Atlantic on Wednesday. Staff writer Anne Applebaum described how Trump "inevitably" had "destroyed the nation’s 250th-anniversary celebrations" based on his partisan stance. "This year is different, because the White House is inhabited by people who don’t believe in the 'abstractions' that we usually celebrate on the Fourth of July," Applebaum wrote. "And this affects the rest of us, whether we want it to or not. Congress’s celebration, planned for a decade, has been usurped by the president’s celebration, funded by private donors and featuring a political speech by himself. Other institutions in and around Washington postponed or reduced their 250th celebrations, so as not to get in the way of the president. Many people who might have participated will not attend, pay attention, or care." Though less critical, The Washington Post reporters Natalie Allison and Cleve R. Wootson Jr. made similar comments in their piece on Saturday, claiming that Trump had made himself "central" to the America 250 celebration. HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES CRASH AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY WITH A GRIM HOLIDAY WARNING ABOUT TRUMP "As he has throughout the anniversary celebration, Trump cast himself as central to the story he wants the country to tell about itself: that America was diminished before him, revived by him and is now celebrating its founding through his restoration — a promised 'Golden Age.' At Mount Rushmore on Friday night, he told the crowd that he 'saved, almost single-handedly,' the Second Amendment and that he was going to 'give our country its identity back,'" they wrote. Former NBC host Chuck Todd was more livid at Trump's role in the America 250 celebrations during his show on Saturday. Todd went as far as to claim that Trump not only ruined July 4 celebrations but the image of America itself. "Trump’s doing all of us a favor by selfishly trying to steal this anniversary from us. We now see who he really is. So no, it’s not the celebration we deserve. It’s not the one we could have had. But we get a mirror, and the mirror is telling us something. The country is a lot bigger than Donald Trump. It is bigger than any president, and it’s obviously bigger than any political party. And there’s no one definition of patriotism," Todd said. MS NOW GUEST ADMITS 'GREAT TREPIDATION' ABOUT CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250TH, CLAIMS COUNTRY IS BEING DESTROYED He continued, "But it still needs leaders who understand that it still needs citizens who insist on it. And it still needs people willing to say that the national story belongs to all of us, not just whoever happens to hold power at any one moment. America at 250 may be a lost opportunity. Donald Trump has absolutely sullied the brand of America. But America 275 does not have to be." Todd also said he felt angry and "betrayed as an American," and that Trump "cheapened" the country. "This is why I’m so p----- off. Not because I love the country less, but because I love the idea of America enough to resent seeing it cheapened by this man. America deserved better at 250. Some day, I believe it will get better. But it's in your hands," Todd said. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment. Trump celebrated America's 250th birthday with a 28-minute speech at Mount Rushmore followed by a 23-minute fireworks display. "The American dream still lives, and the American flag still flies more proudly than ever before over the people who will not quit," Trump said. "The nation that will not fail, the country that will not fall no matter how hard the enemy tries, we cannot be beaten." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b91e0c2ca79de23646741 ESPN writer hates Team USA getting Folarin Balogun back, says any World Cup success is now 'tainted' te 2026-07-06T11:30:40.608Z ESPN writer hates Team USA getting Folarin Balogun back, says any World Cup success is now 'tainted' Team USA is hours away from its biggest home-soil match in a generation. ESPN has somehow decided it's the villain. Instead of building excitement for Monday night's World Cup Round of 16 showdown against Belgium in Seattle, ESPN senior writer Mark Ogden spent the eve of the match explaining why Team USA shouldn't feel too good about getting Folarin Balogun back. His headline says it all: "Nobody benefits from FIFA letting Balogun off the hook -- not even the USMNT." FIFA MAKES FINAL RULING ON US SOCCER STAR FOLARIN BALOGUN'S CONTROVERSIAL RED CARD SUSPENSION Rather than seeing a controversial decision corrected, Ogden argues the reversal hurts the tournament, hurts FIFA and, somehow, even hurts Team USA. A VAR review turned what many viewed as an accidental step on an opponent's ankle into a straight red card for Balogun during Team USA's 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The decision was immediately criticized as excessive, with Mauricio Pochettino among those arguing it never warranted a straight red. FIFA's disciplinary committee ultimately suspended the automatic one-match ban under Article 27, clearing Balogun to play Monday. President Donald Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, arguing the punishment was unjust before FIFA reversed course, a source told Fox News. Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik and White House task force leader Andrew Giuliani put together a team of lawyers outside the White House to challenge the use of slow-motion replay to give Balogun the red card, according to OutKick founder and Fox News contributor Clay Travis. That should have settled the matter. Instead, Ogden argued that correcting the decision is what hurts the integrity of the World Cup. He writes: "If the U.S. defeats Belgium on Monday, the global soccer community will not view it as a hard-fought, tactical triumph... Instead, it will forever carry an asterisk, tainted by the perception that the host nation used corrupt, backroom political maneuvers to alter the tournament's rules." That's quite the way to preview the biggest American soccer match in decades. Rather than seeing an overly harsh punishment reversed, Ogden is warning fans that any victory should come with an apology attached. He doubles down from there, arguing FIFA has "damaged the credibility of its own tournament," warning the decision creates "a dangerous precedent," and concluding that "nobody benefits" from Balogun being allowed to play, not Belgium, not FIFA and "not even the USMNT." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Rather than celebrating the overturning of a controversial suspension, Ogden is telling Team USA fans they should feel bad if their team wins. The column also argueed FIFA would never have made the same decision for a smaller nation, treating American influence as a moral failing instead of acknowledging a reality that has existed for decades: host nations enjoy advantages. Home crowds matter. Host nations have advantages. That's international sports. If FIFA ultimately concluded an obviously controversial call deserved another look, that's an indictment of the original officiating, not the United States. So Monday night, Team USA will field its best eleven players, exactly as it should. ESPN can keep clutching its pearls. USA by a million. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b8f9cc2ca79de23646704 Zelenskyy pressures US and Europe for more 'air defense' assistance amid ongoing war with Russia te 2026-07-06T11:21:00.514Z Zelenskyy pressures US and Europe for more 'air defense' assistance amid ongoing war with Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pressuring the U.S. and Europe to provide more missiles to help Ukraine defend against Russian attacks. "Last night, Kyiv came under a massive Russian attack. Russia launched 68 missiles and 351 attack drones," Zelenskyy noted in part of a Monday post on X. President Donald Trump is slated to attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Ankara, Turkey, this week. Zelenskyy is calling for the U.S. and European allies to emerge from the meeting "with strong decisions in support of" Ukraine's "air defense." TRUMP CALLS OUT NATO AHEAD OF SUMMIT, CALLING IT 'RIDICULOUS' FOR US TO PERSIST ON 'ONE SIDED PATH' "Our warriors performed well today in intercepting drones and cruise missiles, but unfortunately not Russian ballistic missiles. And the reason lies in the insufficient supply of interceptor missiles. It is critically important that the world – first and foremost the United States and our European partners – come out of the NATO Summit in Ankara with strong decisions in support of our air defense, and thus the protection of ordinary people’s lives," he noted in the post. WORLD LEADERS, DIGNITARIES PAY TRIBUTE TO AMERICA ON HISTORIC 250TH BIRTHDAY "As long as Patriot missiles remain in our allies' stockpiles, Russia is only encouraged to keep 'vanquishing' residential buildings. The United States and Europe have enough strength to stop this terror," he asserted. Zelenskyy's comments come amid the ongoing, years-long war between Russia and Ukraine. RUSSIAN GENERALS' ASSASSINATIONS EXPOSE GROWING RIFT INSIDE PUTIN'S SECURITY APPARATUS Reuters reported that Zelenskyy, new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, European Council President Antonio Costa ​and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are expected to have dinner with NATO leaders on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b8f89c2ca79de236466fb Here's the unique, little-known rule that FIFA used to overturn Folarin Balogun red card suspension te 2026-07-06T11:20:41.066Z Here's the unique, little-known rule that FIFA used to overturn Folarin Balogun red card suspension When Folarin Balogun received a red card in the U.S. men's national team match against Bosnia and Herzegovina after VAR review, it was immediately controversial. The contact between Balogun and the Bosnian player was clearly incidental, with both going for the ball, leading to the awkward foot placement. Players, coaches, and analysts all agreed that the red card was harsh at best, and inaccurately given at worst. Mauricio Pochettino said it was unjust. Weston McKennie said something similar. "Obviously the referee made a decision that he made, but I think it’s questionable," McKennie explained. "I think there’s been many other plays like that throughout the tournament on other players that a card wasn’t given at all. It’s disappointing." YES, THE UNITED STATES WAS TREATED UNFAIRLY BY THE CONTROVERSIAL FOLARIN BALOGUN RED CARD DECISION And a former top-level referee wrote that the entire process was against FIFA's own rules. "VAR made their recommendation to the referee based on slow-motion and still replays, which is not aligned with VAR protocols, as these should be used for only point-of-contact purposes in a red card tackle situation," said Andy Davies, a referee who worked in the Premier League and Championship and was a Select Group referee for over 12 seasons. On Sunday, FIFA apparently agreed. News broke that FIFA had overturned Balogun's red card suspension, allowing him to play against Belgium in Seattle on Monday night, despite there being no process allowing the USMNT or US Soccer to appeal the card. So how did this happen? An arcane rule, known as Article 27, the "Suspension of Implementation of Disciplinary Measures," allowed for FIFA to review the automatic red card suspension, and essentially delay it for a year. "By operation of Article 27 FDC, the implementation of the automatic suspension for USA player Folarin Balogun is suspended for a probationary period of one [1] year," the soccer governing body said in a statement. Article 27 says that "1. The judicial body may decide to fully or partially suspend the implementation of a disciplinary measure. 2. By suspending the implementation of the sanction, the judicial body subjects the person sanctioned to a probationary period of one to four years." TRUMP CALLED FIFA PRESIDENT TO REVIEW FOLARIN BALOGUN'S RED CARD AHEAD OF USA-BELGIUM MATCH, SOURCE SAYS Should Balogun receive another red card however, that "suspension shall be revoked by the judicial body and the sanction enforced without prejudice to any additional sanction imposed for the new infringement." Presumably, FIFA, encouraged by President Donald Trump and the White House team, used Article 27 in part because of the apparently improper process used by the VAR referee to recommend a review by the on-field ref. Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik and White House task force leader Andrew Giuliani put together a team of lawyers outside the White House to challenge the use of slow-motion replay to give Balogun the red card, according to OutKick founder and Fox News contributor Clay Travis. And while European fans, and the Belgian soccer federation, are furious about the overturn, FIFA used this same protocol to allow Cristiano Ronaldo to play for Portugal. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Ronaldo received a red card against Ireland in a World Cup qualifier in 2025, leading to a three-game suspension. But FIFA used Article 27 to delay his punishment for up to a year. He sat out one pre-tournament match, then chose to defer the final two until after the World Cup. Regardless, the wrong of Balogun's red card has been righted. And he'll make the USMNT that much more dangerous on Monday night against Belgium. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b8d56c2ca79de2364669b The numbers don’t lie. Young Americans are falling in love … with socialism te 2026-07-06T11:11:18.940Z The numbers don’t lie. Young Americans are falling in love … with socialism The socialist takeover of the Democratic Party is no longer theoretical. In New York, three radical candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a self-described socialist, recently won Democratic congressional primaries. The candidates — Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, and Darializa Avila Chevalier — defeated establishment-backed opponents and proved again that the far left’s influence is not confined to college campuses, activist organizations or online echo chambers. Some conservatives will dismiss these victories as a "New York problem." They shouldn’t. New York is just the tip of the iceberg. Across the country, self-described socialists have been gaining increasingly more power at the local, state and federal levels. DSA’S THIRD MAJOR PRIMARY WIN DEEPENS DEMOCRATS’ FIGHT OVER THE PARTY’S FUTURE For example, 29-year-old socialist Melat Kiros just defeated Rep. Diana DeGette in the Democratic primaries for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District. DeGette has been in Congress for nearly three decades. The disturbing truth is that socialism is becoming more mainstream. It is no longer viewed by many Americans as a failed ideology responsible for poverty, tyranny and misery. It has been effectively repackaged as the answer to housing costs, student debt, medical bills, corporate power, artificial intelligence, loneliness, inequality and nearly every other anxiety facing younger generations. That does not mean young voters are experts in Marxist theory. They aren’t. But they do believe that the American Dream is slipping away, and the loudest voices on the left have convinced many that free-market capitalism is to blame. BIDEN'S ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION SURGE CAUSED HIGHER RENT AND HOME PRICES, FED STUDY FINDS They are wrong, of course, but conservatives should not ignore why young Americans are attracted to socialism. In 2025, The Heartland Institute and Rasmussen Reports conducted a series of national surveys of young American voters, and the results are both terrifying and deeply informative. In the September survey, 53% of likely voters aged 18 to 39 said they want a Democratic Socialist to win the 2028 presidential election. Even more alarming, 76% agreed that "major industries like health care, energy, and big tech should be nationalized to give more control and equity to the people." MAMDANI RIPPED FOR CLAIMING VICTORY OVER CAPITALISM AFTER NYC'S MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR TAXPAYER FUNDED BAILOUT Those results were confirmed in another Heartland/Rasmussen survey, released in November. It showed 51% of young voters want a Democratic Socialist to win the presidency in 2028, including 27% of those who voted for President Donald Trump in 2024. The same poll found that 52% of young voters have a favorable view of Mamdani, although his policies were even more popular. Sixty-two percent said they support expanding his proposals for more government housing and rent freezes nationwide, and 58% support expanding his plan for government-owned grocery stores to every town in America. This is the part conservatives cannot afford to miss: Socialism’s appeal is driven less by abstract ideology than by a deep and growing belief that the U.S. economy can no longer deliver a decent life to younger people. Housing is the clearest example. In the October/November poll, 74% of young voters said the cost of housing in America has reached a crisis level. In the September survey, when young voters who wanted a Democratic Socialist president were asked why, 31% said housing costs are too high, the most common answer. That finding fits the broader pattern. In the September survey, 62% said the American economy is unfair to young people. Thirty-six percent said they are struggling financially or in crisis. And 55% support a law that would confiscate Americans’ "excess wealth"—including second homes, luxury cars and private boats — to help young people buy their first home. The deeper issue, though, is not whether young people are embracing socialist ideas. They are. The real question is, where are these ideas coming from? In many homes, workplaces, classrooms, churches and online communities, younger Americans are being told a simple and fallacious story: They cannot afford a home because capitalism failed. They cannot build wealth because capitalism failed. They cannot get ahead because capitalism failed. They cannot trust Congress, corporations, banks, employers, landlords, or even the Constitution because the entire American system is supposedly designed to benefit the rich and powerful at everyone else’s expense. That narrative is false, but it remains powerful because it contains just enough truth to sound plausible. Many young Americans certainly are struggling. Housing, health care, groceries and higher education are too expensive. Large corporations have benefited from cronyism, subsidies, bailouts, regulatory favoritism, and special privileges. And for many voters under 40, the promise that hard work will lead to the American Dream feels increasingly hollow. The answer to these problems is not socialism. The solution is to restore the conditions that make the American Dream possible. That means increasing the supply of housing by removing unnecessary zoning restrictions, streamlining permitting rules, and stopping state and local governments from using regulations to make homebuilding slow, expensive and politically impossible. It means cutting reckless government spending, reducing inflationary pressure, lowering energy costs, reforming higher education and ending policies that have increased tuition, housing and everyday expenses. It means attacking crony capitalism. Young Americans are right to be angry when powerful corporations use government to protect themselves from competition, secure special benefits, or impose political agendas. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The political opportunity for both parties is astounding. In the October/November poll, 42% of young Democrats said they would vote for a Republican presidential candidate if he or she offered the best plan to reduce housing costs. Forty-five percent of young Republicans said they would vote for a Democrat for the same reason. That should be a wake-up call for both parties. Conservatives will never defeat socialism if they pretend everything is fine. It is not enough to repeat slogans about capitalism while millions of young Americans believe they will never own a home, build wealth or live better than their parents. The way to defeat socialism is to prove that freedom still works. Chris Talgo is a research fellow at The Heartland Institute and the managing editor of StoppingSocialism.com. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JUSTIN HASKINS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b8d43c2ca79de23646692 Doctors say 8 forgotten habits could help fight stress, obesity and chronic disease te 2026-07-06T11:10:59.484Z Doctors say 8 forgotten habits could help fight stress, obesity and chronic disease Rates of chronic disease, obesity and stress continue to rise across America. Experts warn that some of the healthiest habits from the nation's earlier centuries may have fallen by the wayside. From walking as a way of life to eating seasonal foods and spending more time outdoors, they say some of these forgotten routines are worth reviving. AMERICAN VACCINES THAT TRANSFORMED PUBLIC HEALTH OVER 250 YEARS: 'OUTWEIGHS HARM' "America needs to get back to its roots healthwise," Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, told Fox News Digital. IMAGE Dr. Kenneth J. Perry, a physician based in South Carolina, said walking has decreased as people have moved to the suburbs. "As Americans moved further out of the city center for more space and larger homes, they spent more time sitting in a car rather than walking to work," he told Fox News Digital. AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS COULD ADD YEARS TO YOUR LIFE — HERE'S HOW THEY BOOST HEALTH A study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine showed that prolonged commuting times have been directly linked to increases in BMI (body mass index), waist circumference and overall decrease in metabolic health, the doctor noted. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week (about 30 minutes a day, five days a week), which would include brisk walking. IMAGE Only about one in four U.S. adults meet the recommended guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity, per the CDC. "We are a country of wide open spaces and beautiful vistas – we need to walk more and breathe our fresh air," Siegel added. Exposure to morning light has been shown to support circadian health and better sleep, and sunlight is the body's primary natural source of vitamin D. "Some individuals may have severe difficulty with sleep, and therefore are having difficulty regulating their personal day-night cycles," Perry said. "It is well-known that early sunlight helps to regulate the circadian rhythm of animals and may be helpful in regulating sleep patterns." THE '1776 DIET': WHAT AMERICANS REALLY ATE DURING THE NATION'S FOUNDING Sunlight exposure can also have positive effects on health, the doctor said. "The hormonal balance that is regulated by the circadian rhythm can also lead to better weight management and blood pressure control." Surveys show that nearly half of U.S. adults spend less than five hours per week in nature – but time outdoors is known to be a natural health-booster. A landmark study of nearly 20,000 adults found that people who got at least 120 minutes per week in nature were significantly more likely to be in good health than those who spent no time outside. Another review found that combining exercise with time outdoors was more beneficial than just exercise or nature exposure alone, with improvements seen in mental health and chronic disease risk. There are some health benefits to turning in earlier, research has shown. Observational studies have found that people with very late bedtimes often have higher risks of heart disease, metabolic disorders and mortality. THIS ONE QUESTION MAY REVEAL WHETHER YOUR BODY IS GETTING THE REST IT NEEDS, STUDY FINDS "As we know that the only steadfast way to lose weight is to be in a calorie deficit, if an individual is using the late night hours to overindulge, going to bed earlier may help maintain better overall health," Perry added. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The National Sleep Foundation recommends seven to nine hours of sleep for adults aged 18-64 and seven to eight hours for adults 65 and up. Americans now get more than half of their daily calories from ultraprocessed foods, according to NIH-supported research. "We know that excess calories, specifically calories from extra sugar in the diet, can lead to diabetes, obesity, hypertension and a multitude of downstream health problems," Perry said. "Local, minimally processed foods are going to be much better for the overall health of society." IMAGE Siegel echoed the importance of embracing more whole foods. "We are a country of farmers – we need to eat our own fresh produce more and not the chemically laced products that can give us cancer and heart disease," he told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "We need to eat more at home, and treasure our great home chefs, who make everything from turkey to apple sauce, to fried chicken, to big healthy salads, to good old apple pie." Gardening and growing food has also been linked to improved mental well-being, increased physical activity, reduced social isolation and better overall health outcomes. A study published in BMJ Open found that older adults who performed more light and heavy housework had better physical performance — including faster chair-rise times (a measure of lower-body strength) and improved balance — than those who did less housework. IMAGE Encouraging older adults to perform more household activities could help ensure that they meet physical activity recommendations, particularly for those who don’t participate in regular exercise routines, experts say. "Performing more household tasks can help individuals maintain strength and mobility," Perry said. "This is especially helpful for elderly individuals to maximize their physical strength and decrease the risk of being sedentary." Records show that communal meals were once a routine part of American life rather than just happening on special occasions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES The health benefits of being social are "innumerable," Perry said. "We know that social connections can minimize depression, reduce the incidence of dementia and actually lead to longer lives," he told Fox News Digital. "Eating a meal with a group of people is a deeply powerful human event that can help improve lives." IMAGE Siegel agreed, advocating for going back to "sharing kindness and goodwill with each other at community meals that are non-political." "We need to take pride in repairing our own houses the way we always have." Intermittent fasting has been shown to contribute to decreased obesity, better glucose management and overall improved health, Perry confirmed. "There are some anecdotal reasons for this, given the evolutionary pressures that our species has had to endure," he said. "We are now in a world where food is plentiful, but for much of our history, we had to search for food, and it was often scarce. This type of eating pattern mimics the pattern of our ancestors, which is directly connected with our innate metabolism." While not all historical habits were healthier, these evidence-backed practices from earlier generations may still offer lessons for modern Americans, experts agree. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b8d30c2ca79de23646689 England player injures wrist hopping over ad board during team's World Cup victory celebration vs Mexico te 2026-07-06T11:10:40.033Z England player injures wrist hopping over ad board during team's World Cup victory celebration vs Mexico England was jubilant after taking down Mexico in their Round of 16 World Cup match on Sunday night but a small slip-up amid a celebration after the 3-2 win may have cost them a player. English midfielder Jordan Henderson was taken to the hospital after he injured his wrist, coach Thomas Tuchel said. Henderson suffered the injury when he tumbled over an advertising board during the post-match celebration. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "I have mixed feelings; I am sad because Jordan injured his wrist and it is quite serious. It just does not fit with the evening that Jordan is not with us," Tuchel said. "I do not know the procedure; the doctor told me that he is in the hospital." Henderson slipped as he put his hand on the board to hop over it. Henderson’s teammates immediately called over for medical trainers to tend to him. He was stretchered off the field. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM It was Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane lifted England over Mexico. Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart in the first half. Then, Kane converted a penalty to give England a two-goal lead. "It was a crazy game. We had to fight," Kane said. "I can't really talk, but the occasion, the team, everything against us, we found a way." The defeat handed Mexico’s first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca. "We’ve done something incredible tonight, no doubt about it, and we’ll enjoy it. And we’ll sing songs until we lose our voices on the plane and whatnot, but we’ll have a couple of days recovering, then it’s straight back to business in terms of facing Norway," Bellingham said. England will play Norway in the quarterfinals on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b8b05c2ca79de2364665e Havasupai Tribe objects to aquifer protection permit change for uranium mine near Grand Canyon te 2026-07-06T11:01:25.170Z Havasupai Tribe objects to aquifer protection permit change for uranium mine near Grand Canyon The Havasupai Tribe is pushing back against a planned amendment to the state-issued aquifer protection permit for the Pinyon Plain uranium mine near Grand Canyon, which would raise the allowable threshold for arsenic in a monitoring well at the mine… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b8af1c2ca79de23646655 Acoma detour planned as paving continues te 2026-07-06T11:01:05.202Z Acoma detour planned as paving continues Acoma Boulevard road work will include an overnight detour Tuesday as Lake Havasu City continues milling and paving operations between Daytona Avenue and McCulloch Boulevard. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b8addc2ca79de2364664c Havasu seeks voter arguments on 2026 General Plan ballot measure te 2026-07-06T11:00:45.242Z Havasu seeks voter arguments on 2026 General Plan ballot measure Lake Havasu City is seeking public arguments for and against the city’s proposed 2026 General Plan, which will go before voters in the Nov. 3 general election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b8628c2ca79de236465b1 UEFA issues blistering statement over FIFA's Folarin Balogun's decision te 2026-07-06T10:40:40.278Z UEFA issues blistering statement over FIFA's Folarin Balogun's decision European soccer’s governing body issued a blistering statement on Monday after FIFA suspended the red card ban issued to USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun. UEFA said FIFA’s decision to suspend the implementation of Balogun’s one-game suspension "crossed a red line." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Football, like any other sports, relies on rules, which are the basis for fair, honest and transparent competition," UEFA said. "Sometimes rules are open to interpretation. In this case not. A minimum automatic suspension of one match following a red card is not a discretionary option and does not require the decision of a competent body to be enacted. It is a principle embedded in regulations, which cannot be made subject to exceptions, let alone in the middle of a tournament where several other players have been in the same situation and regularly served their suspension." UEFA expressed concerns with setting a precedent in the tournament and adding questions to the "integrity of the game." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Football is the most loved sport in the world because it is a beautiful game and is trusted because it is played everywhere with the same laws," the statement continued. "A tournament is never a pure standalone and, if the tournament in question is the World Cup, it has the power to drive positive or negative consequences on the game as a whole. "We express our disbelief at such an unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision." Balogun will be available to play on Monday in the Round of 16 match. President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of the decision, a source told Fox News. Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik and White House task force leader Andrew Giuliani put together a team of lawyers outside the White House to challenge the use of slow-motion replay to give Balogun the red card, according to OutKick founder and Fox News contributor Clay Travis. Belgium was reportedly granted the right to appeal the decision. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b8177c2ca79de2364652b Belgium makes move after USA World Cup star's red card suspension was lifted: report te 2026-07-06T10:20:39.864Z Belgium makes move after USA World Cup star's red card suspension was lifted: report Belgium’s soccer federation on Monday was reportedly given the right to appeal FIFA’s decision to suspend the red card ban it gave USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun. The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) requested a full explanation from FIFA over its decision to suspend USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun’s red card ban, The Athletic reported Monday. The RBFA is also requesting a report from FIFA’s officiating body, according to the report. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The U.S. and Belgium start their Round of 16 game in Seattle at 8 p.m. ET. FIFA made its decision to lift the suspension on Balogun on Sunday. It appeared to be the first time since 1962 that a red card during a World Cup didn’t result in a suspension. Balogun initially received the red card for stepping on the ankle of Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic after a VAR review. The RBFA said it was "astonished" and Belgium coach Rudi Garcia mocked FIFA’s ruling. "I didn’t know that in the offices of FIFA the fifth of July was the first of April in Europe," Garcia said through a translator. "The Belgian federation does not defend itself, it does not protect the national team. She defends football in general, she defends her integrity, her ethics. I think it’s the first time in the history of the World Cup that there is this kind of decision." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Garcia wouldn’t respond when asked about a possible appeal to the Court of the Arbitration for Sport or whether he thought President Donald Trump impacted FIFA’s action. "In order to safeguard the legitimate rights of all participating teams and to protect the fundamental principles of fair play in our sport, both at this FIFA World Cup and at future editions of the tournament, the RBFA is investigating all potential options," the RBFA said. Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ask the organization to review the red card, a source told Fox News. "The implementation of the match suspension is suspended for a probationary period of one year," FIFA announced. "If Folarin Balogun commits another infringement of a similar nature and gravity during the probationary period, the suspension shall be revoked and the sanction enforced without prejudice to any additional sanction imposed for the new infringement." U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino lauded FIFA’s move. "We were punished enough against Bosnia and Herzegovina to play with 10 men (for) 30 minutes in a decision that was completely unfair," he said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b7f4cc2ca79de236464ef King Charles hopes to reunite with Prince Harry, but Queen Camilla is drawing one firm line: experts te 2026-07-06T10:11:24.340Z King Charles hopes to reunite with Prince Harry, but Queen Camilla is drawing one firm line: experts Queen Camilla is said to support King Charles III's hopes of repairing his fractured relationship with Prince Harry, but she has no intention of getting personally involved. The claim was made by several royal experts who spoke to Fox News Digital. Harry is expected to travel to the U.K. on July 7 for events marking the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, a milestone closely tied to his signature charitable initiative. The BBC reported that Meghan Markle and the couple's two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will not accompany him to London after it was confirmed the family would not receive taxpayer-funded police protection. KING CHARLES ‘CAUTIOUS AND WARY’ OF PRINCE HARRY’S LATEST ATTEMPT TO MEND ROYAL RIFT: EXPERT According to the outlet, Meghan, Archie and Lilibet could still join Harry later in the week. It remains unclear whether the revised schedule will allow the king to meet his grandchildren, whom he has not seen in person for four years. Royal experts told Fox News Digital that while Camilla wants the king, who continues to undergo cancer treatment, to have the opportunity to spend time with his young grandchildren, she remains cautious. They said that despite any desire for reconciliation, trust within the House of Windsor has yet to be fully restored. "Personally, I feel Camilla has been supporting Charles in his ambition to reunite with Harry, [but] Camilla regularly protects Charles' interests," royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital. "Camilla is a believer in duty. She cares for the king and knows the rift has caused him worry," royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams also told Fox News Digital. WATCH: PRINCE WILLIAM UNLIKELY TO RECONCILE WITH PRINCE HARRY SOON: EXPERT "While Camilla has been a force for stability and is unlikely to block Charles if he really wants to meet with Harry, she'll be keeping her distance," British royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "She prefers to avoid complicating matters. She and the king are in lockstep, preferring calm over any confrontation. If the king does meet with Harry, given the high level of trust issues, it's likely to be just them rather than any extended family." Their statements came after reports from the Daily Express previously claimed that Camilla is "steering well clear" of the couple during the visit and is "not going to be around when they arrive." Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair royal correspondent and co-host of "The Royals Uncensored," told Fox News Digital that Camilla is known for carving out time to spend with her own children and grandchildren. "The queen is a very family-oriented woman, and there are many weekends when she doesn't spend the weekend at Highgrove with the king," Nicholl explained. "She goes back to Ray Mill, her family home, and spends time with her children and grandchildren." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Family has been and always has been hugely important to Camilla," Nicholl said. "I know that she has very much encouraged the king to sometimes put his pen down and, instead of working, go and spend some time with his grandchildren and has encouraged him to be more family-focused. And I think if Camilla has been behind the scenes trying to encourage this reconciliation, that shows enormous strength of character on her part." In 2023, after Harry's memoir "Spare" was published, the prince accused his stepmother of leaking private conversations to the media to burnish her reputation. In interviews, he accused family members of getting "into bed with the devil" to gain favorable tabloid coverage. He singled out Camilla's efforts to rehabilitate her image with the British public after her long-running relationship with his father. Camilla, who was once shunned by the public, eventually won over many royal watchers through her charitable work and support of the king. Charles was crowned in 2023. Nicholl said Harry's book and subsequent interviews "infuriated" his older brother, Prince William, and greatly upset the king. "Camilla has stepped in as queen and is doing a very good job as a loyal consort," Nicholl said. "So, if Camilla has been quietly behind the scenes trying to help broker the peace between [father and son], then I think she shoots up in everyone's estimation, really, given what Harry has said about her." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In 2025, after losing a court battle over his publicly funded security, Harry told the BBC that he wants to reconcile with his family. "I would love reconciliation with my family," he told the outlet. "There's no point in continuing to fight anymore. I don't know how much longer my father has." British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard said Camilla would back a private meeting between Charles and Harry. "Queen Camilla has more than proved herself as a valued, hardworking senior royal," Chard said. "She stepped up, doing her best for the king and country. Despite not trusting the Sussexes, she is adamant she wants the best for her husband. However, she doesn't suffer fools. [Still], she will support a father-son meeting away from prying eyes." "Camilla will be nowhere to be seen," Chard said. "Most likely, she will be at her beloved Ray Mill house in Wiltshire." People magazine previously reported that the king offered the Sussexes accommodation on a royal estate during their visit. There has been no public response to the reported offer. The outlet also reported that the monarch previously offered Harry accommodations at Buckingham Palace, which he declined. An Archewell spokesperson told Fox News Digital that, for security reasons, the organization would not comment on the couple's accommodations. Fitzwilliams said that while the king may be eager to spend time with his grandchildren, the high-profile visit remains a complicated matter. "The king clearly wants to see his grandchildren," he said. "[But] the royal family's distrust of the Sussexes remains acute. There are no circumstances under which Prince William appears prepared to see his brother." "There is also sensitivity over the cost of taxpayer-funded security, which the Sussexes forfeited when they stepped down as senior working royals. Harry has campaigned for years to regain security for himself and his family. It is extraordinary that RAVEC, the committee responsible, is taking so long to decide." "Harry attacked Camilla in his memoir, and it was that which reportedly led to the Sussexes being evicted from Frogmore Cottage, their U.K. home," he argued. "I doubt Camilla is inclined to be lenient. [But], if the king and the Sussexes do meet, it could mark the beginning of reconciliation rather than an immediate reset." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b7f38c2ca79de236464e6 Tennis great Raphael Nadal swears by breakfast with nutrient-packed tiny fish te 2026-07-06T10:11:04.884Z Tennis great Raphael Nadal swears by breakfast with nutrient-packed tiny fish Rafael Nadal, a two-time Wimbledon champion and one of the most successful tennis players of all time, recently revealed that his go-to breakfast is toast with anchovies. Nadal, who retired in 2024, told The Wall Street Journal that he started incorporating anchovies into his morning meal while he was still a professional athlete. "I was not a breakfast guy," Nadal said. "But later on in my career with the nutritionist [I learned] you have to eat some protein, some carbs." AMERICANS STILL CRAVE PROTEIN DESPITE RECORD BEEF PRICES AS EXPERT REVEALS THE 'HEALTHIEST BURGER' Anchovies are saltwater fish that average about five or six inches in length and are typically preserved in salt and packed in olive oil. They have long been a staple of Mediterranean cooking, particularly in Nadal's native Spain. They have grown in popularity in the U.S. in recent years, along with other seafood in the tinned-fish category, as Americans increasingly seek healthy, convenient foods. "Anchovies are an absolute nutritional dynamo," Sudi Pigott, a London-based anchovy sommelier and author of "Consider the Anchovy: A Journey in Pursuit of the Little Fish with the Big Flavour," told Fox News Digital. They are "surprisingly high in protein" for their size, according to the Cleveland Clinic. They're also "packed with nutrients" and are "among the best fish sources of omega-3 fatty acids, a type of healthy fat your body needs to work well," according to the medical institution. Research has linked diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids to a lower risk of age-related macular degeneration, Pigott said. "Eating anchovies regularly may also reduce triglyceride levels, slow the buildup of plaque in one's arteries and reduce blood pressure, as well as [lower the] risk of blood clotting," she said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Additionally, anchovies are a plentiful source of B vitamins, calcium, iron, potassium and zinc. They also contain selenium, a powerful antioxidant, she added. Health experts recommend people keep in mind that anchovies typically contain a lot of salt and to eat them in moderation if sodium consumption is a concern. The global tinned-fish market size is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.18% between 2026 and 2031, market research firm Mordor Intelligence reported. The demand for convenience foods that are not processed is also influencing consumer demand toward tinned fish, the company reported. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS TikTok interest in tinned fish increased by 91% between 2024 and 2025, Vogue reported. The boom is due in part to new companies like the Fishwife Tinned Seafood Co. that have emerged and rebranded tinned fish in trendy, chic ways. "For years, tinned fish had one reputation: bland, dry, back-of-the-pantry food," declared a Fishwife TikTok post explaining how the company became "one of the fastest-growing seafood brands in America." Sustainable seafood advocate Casson Trenor recommends choosing species known as hikari-mono, a Japanese term for silver-skinned fish. "This includes mackerels, sardines, anchovies and more," Trenor, who lives in Washington state, told Fox News Digital. "These are fast-growing nutritional powerhouses that are generally low in mercury." Pigott said she sometimes eats anchovies for breakfast, either on toast with plenty of butter or on a cheese scone. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Another good way to eat anchovies for breakfast would be with scrambled eggs," she said. An old-fashioned British dish she recommended is Scotch Woodcock, which calls for "a layer of anchovy paste or anchovy butter to be spread on hot toast, topped with scrambled egg and finished with a couple of fine, whole, salt-cured anchovies in oil." Anchovy spread can be rolled into a log shape and kept in the refrigerator, Pigott said. Her book also contains recipes that incorporate anchovies into salad dressings, pastas and many other dishes. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Eating anchovies does make you thirsty, and I wouldn't suggest eating too many at any one time," Pigott said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b7f25c2ca79de236464dd Man accused of mowing down two girls in alleged double murder exposes twisted reason he kept streaming te 2026-07-06T10:10:45.434Z Man accused of mowing down two girls in alleged double murder exposes twisted reason he kept streaming The New Jersey man accused of killing two teen girls laughed off his critics in a livestream just one day after he allegedly killed them, boasting about the "engagement" he was getting. Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, both 17, were riding electric bikes on Sept. 29, 2025, in Cranford, New Jersey, when now-18-year-old Vincent Battiloro deliberately struck them with his vehicle, prosecutors allege. He was charged with murder as an adult on Friday, June 26. Just one day after allegedly killing the two 17-year-olds, Battiloro got on a YouTube video game livestream and boasted about the "engagement" he was getting from people commenting on the killings. NEW JERSEY MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING WIFE WITH BARBELL ALLEGEDLY CONFESSED IN MESSAGES TO RELATIVES: REPORT "The more you guys engage in the chat, the more you give me engagement and I get paid for YouTube. Just letting you all know. That's fine. That's fine. Y'all are just giving me engagement, that's fine," he said. ""I'm not doing s--- until people stop messaging negativity." After people watching the stream continually commented about the deaths of Niotis and Salas, Battiloro eventually got fed up and briefly addressed the situation. SEND US A TIP HERE "There has been a lot of misinformation going on over the internet. But I will say this. I wish my sincerest condolences to those two girls lost in that tragic accident. It is an absolute unfortunate situation. And there's more to the story that you're not getting," Battiloro said. "But when the time comes. I will explain it in greater detail. I'm not authorized to talk about the whole thing." DHS CONFIRMS DUI CHARGE AGAINST NON-ENGLISH-SPEAKING DRIVER IN VIRGINIA CRASH THAT KILLED 5 Police said Battiloro's own dash camera showed him getting inside a Jeep Compass on Sept. 29, 2025, and driving to the area of Burnside Avenue in Cranford, near the home of one of the victims. After he parked, according to police, both teen girls were seen on electric bikes headed in the opposite direction. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The suspect then made a U-turn to follow the victims while he accelerated the Jeep, according to detectives, who said that the video shows both girls being struck at a high rate of speed before the vehicle ultimately stopped. Battiloro then fled the scene by foot, officials said. DELAWARE HOSPITAL SHOOTING SUSPECT IDENTIFIED, FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES INCLUDING FIRST-DEGREE MURDER Battiloro's identity was previously withheld because he was a minor when allegedly committing the crimes, but his case was transferred to adult court on Friday, June 26. He is now charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Brent Bramnick, who is representing Niotis’ family, told Fox News Digital they are thankful the case was moved to adult court. "The decision to try the defendant as an adult is a welcomed sliver of justice. We are grateful to the Prosecutor’s Office for their efforts as well as the community at large for continuing to keep Maria and Isabella’s memories alive," Bramnick said. Battiloro allegedly swatted the family's home in Cranford twice in September 2025, according to Bramnick. He said both incidents took place between Sept. 1 and Sept. 15 in 2025. After the two incidents, Bramnick said the Niotis family wants to know "what went on?" "What investigation, if any, went on after all that the family reported and all the information that the police had in their possession. That's the question. So we need those questions answered," Bramnick said. "And that's why we're involved, because we're doing our own investigations to try to get to the bottom of those questions." Fox News Digital reached out to Battiloro's attorney for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b7846c2ca79de23646412 Rep. Crane Backs Federal Plan To Address “Lawfare” Complaints From Farmers And Ranchers te 2026-07-06T09:41:26.486Z Rep. Crane Backs Federal Plan To Address “Lawfare” Complaints From Farmers And Ranchers By Staff Reporter | Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ-02) has backed an arrangement to secure lawfare protections for American farmers and ranchers. Crane was present for the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Small Business Administration (SBA) that establishes a joint process to intake, investigate, and resolve lawfare complaints.  As part of the signing, the two agencies hosted a roundtable where farmers and ranchers shared personal testimonies of alleged regulatory and legal overreach.  Two Arizona rancher families impacted by that kind of alleged overreach were present at the event: Dustin and Becki Ross of Windmill Mountain Ranch, and Casey and Meggan Murph of H Bar and Y Ranch.  The Ross family has endured a two-year-long stall on their grazing allotment due to archaeological-clearance requirements, affecting their property maintenance and herd management.  The Murph family faces the potential loss of their grazing leases to a foreign company’s solar project. Their family has worked the land for over 100 years, predating Arizona statehood.  In a press release, Crane accused the federal government of historically siding with environmentalists to target farmers and ranchers. However, Crane said the Trump administration has taken a novel, friendlier approach to the welfare of families like the Rosses and Murphs.  “Farmers and ranchers are the foundation of a strong and thriving nation. Despite their tremendous contributions to our way of life, the federal government has too often stood by as radical environmentalists targeted them,” said Crane. “Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, Secretary Rollins, and Administrator Loeffler, those days of bureaucratic neglect are over. This Memorandum of Understanding will help protect America’s producers from senseless red tape and litigation. We look forward to continuing this critical partnership and laying the groundwork for a healthy, robust industry for generations to come.” Under this lawfare protection arrangement, the USDA will collect complaints and the SBA will handle case management and resolution.  The SBA said in its announcement of the memorandum of understanding that the Trump administration has taken a posture of believing the plight of farmers and ranchers first, and seeking justification for the regulations and legal actions that allegedly burden them.  “The goal is to identify patterns of abuse and eliminate regulations that drive up costs and drive down productivity,” stated the SBA. “Family farmers do not have the time or legal resources to fight back when Washington gets it wrong. Under POTUS, we are answering to the producers who power this country, not the bureaucrats who hold them back. SBA and @USDA have signed a new MOU to help farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses report costly federal rules and lawfare. Under this partnership, USDA will collect complaints and share them with SBA for case management and resolution. The goal is to identify patterns… pic.twitter.com/qAM3KnLA2l — SBA (@SBAgov) July 2, 2026 USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said their agency’s Lawfare Portal received over 600 submissions from producers across 47 states, including Arizona, who she says were “unfairly targeted by their own government.”  The USDA launched its Lawfare Portal last April in the wake of a high-profile criminal trespass trial involving a South Dakota ranching couple in a land dispute with the U.S. Forest Service. Like the Arizona families at Thursday’s event, the South Dakota couple’s family have worked the land for over 100 years. There is still so much more work to do. Since launching USDA's Lawfare Portal last April, we've received more than 600 submissions from producers across 47 states—farmers and ranchers who have been unfairly targeted by their own government. We review every single case because… pic.twitter.com/KLg0w1ykR5 — Secretary Brooke Rollins (@SecRollins) July 2, 2026 AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Rep. Crane Backs Federal Plan To Address “Lawfare” Complaints From Farmers And Ranchers first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b7832c2ca79de23646409 Stand For Health Freedom Endorses Biggs In Arizona Governor’s Race te 2026-07-06T09:41:06.006Z Stand For Health Freedom Endorses Biggs In Arizona Governor’s Race By Matthew Holloway | Stand for Health Freedom has endorsed U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs in Arizona’s governor race, adding another national organization to the growing list of groups and elected officials backing his campaign. The endorsement was announced Wednesday by the organization and the Biggs campaign. Stand for Health Freedom, which describes itself as a grassroots organization representing nearly one million Americans, advocates for policies centered on medical freedom, informed consent, parental rights, religious liberty, privacy, and free speech. According to the organization, it endorsed Biggs based on his record supporting those issues. @andybiggs4az has a proven track record of taking a stand for health freedom, we are proud to endorse his race for Governor! https://t.co/CqSumVeHSu — Stand for Health Freedom (@standforhealth1) July 2, 2026 “We must protect the medical freedoms of Arizonans and ensure everyone can make the right health decisions for their families,” Biggs said in a statement. “From my bipartisan work in passing Right to Try legislation in Congress to pushing back against outrageous and nonsensical COVID mandates, I’ve fought for the MAHA agenda throughout my time as a legislator. As Governor, I’ll make sure Arizona is the healthiest and freest state in the country so our citizens can thrive and prosper without government overreach into health decisions. I thank the Stand for Health Freedom coalition for their support and I look forward to getting their many Arizona members out to vote in 2026.” The campaign said Biggs has made outreach to supporters of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement a key component of his gubernatorial campaign, including discussing MAHA priorities during the June Republican gubernatorial debate, television interviews, and meetings with health freedom advocates. The endorsement comes as health freedom legislation and medical autonomy continue to be active issues in Arizona politics. Lawmakers introduced numerous bills addressing vaccines, medical interventions, parental rights, and informed consent during this year’s legislative session, reflecting the continued prominence of health policy debates that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Biggs has built much of his congressional record around limiting federal involvement in health care decisions. In December 2025, he introduced the Putting Patients First Healthcare Freedom Act, a legislative package consolidating conservative health care proposals focused on expanding health savings accounts, increasing price transparency, strengthening health care sharing ministries, and other market-based reforms. Biggs also co-sponsored the Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act alongside Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), the companion of a Senate measure from Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI). According to the campaign, the endorsement adds to support Biggs has already received from President Donald Trump, the late Charlie Kirk, Erika Kirk, U.S. Reps. Eli Crane, Paul Gosar, and Abe Hamadeh, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Maricopa County Supervisors Debbie Lesko and Mark Stewart, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller, along with several conservative organizations and more than 40 current and former Arizona legislators. The campaign further cited multiple publicly released polls showing Biggs leading the Republican gubernatorial primary field, including surveys conducted by Noble Predictive Insights, Emerson College, GrayHouse, Pulse Decision Science, NextGen Polling, and Stealth Analytics. It also reported raising approximately $2.7 million during the 2026 election cycle while reporting roughly $1.1 million cash on hand. 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 Stand For Health Freedom Endorses Biggs In Arizona Governor’s Race first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b781dc2ca79de23646400 ICE Facility Project In Surprise Paused Pending Environmental Review Agreement te 2026-07-06T09:40:45.540Z ICE Facility Project In Surprise Paused Pending Environmental Review Agreement By Staff Reporter | The planned opening of a new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Arizona has been delayed. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ICE, and Attorney General Kris Mayes have entered an agreement to pause the conversion of a property in Surprise into an immigration detention center pending an environmental review.  Mayes sued to halt the property conversion in April, claiming DHS and ICE failed to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).  The agreement reached on Tuesday acknowledged the Trump administration’s duty to adhere to the former through an environmental analysis, but didn’t address the latter allegation pertaining to the federal government’s duty to arrange for “appropriate” places for immigration detention.  Mayes described the agreement as a “significant win” in a press release issued on Wednesday. “Federal agencies must complete the environmental review process required by federal law before moving forward with these types of projects,” said Mayes. This agreement is a significant win for the people of Surprise and for the rule of law. Federal agencies must complete the environmental review process required by federal law before moving forward with these types of projects. Press Release: https://t.co/dotlFZXPFR pic.twitter.com/ox62Aonuj8 — AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes (@AZAGMayes) July 1, 2026 Similar legal challenges alleging NEPA noncompliance have impacted other immigration detention facility projects in other states: Maryland, Michigan, and New Jersey. The Trump administration initially attempted to argue its conversion projects were exempt from the NEPA, but after losing to a challenge in Maryland the administration pivoted on its approach to the Michigan and New Jersey challenges to agree to environmental reviews.  Environmental reviews take typically months, if not years, to complete. However, the Trump administration has recently made a point of expediting environmental reviews in other politically pressing situations.  Last spring, the Department of the Interior announced it would accelerate the review process to be completed in under a month in order to meet the demands of President Donald Trump’s declaration of a National Energy Emergency.  No reports have emerged indicating that the Trump administration plans to undertake similar expediting measures to get the Surprise or other planned immigration detention facilities up and running.  There may not be much of a desire for an expedited turnaround given another recent development.  New leadership within the Trump administration has indicated plans to reverse course on the national buildout of additional detention facilities. ICE announced last month that it would be selling or passing along to other agencies seven of the 11 facilities it had initially purchased to convert into detention facilities. The Surprise facility wasn’t among the seven facilities identified for offloading. Kristi Noem, former DHS secretary, had directed the facility purchases and guided the conversion plans. The new DHS secretary, Markwayne Mullin, said in a statement to The New York Times that ICE would be prioritizing plans that facilitated the expedited removal of illegal aliens, not prolonged “hous[ing of them] on American soil at the taxpayer’s expense.” Instead, DHS will maximize the use of existing detention space through state and county partners.  At present, ICE has four facilities in Arizona: the Central Arizona Florence Correctional Center in Florence, the Florence Service Processing Center in Florence, the Eloy Detention Center in Eloy, and the San Luis Regional Detention Center in San Luis. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post ICE Facility Project In Surprise Paused Pending Environmental Review Agreement first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b7185c2ca79de23646319 GINGRICH, JINDAL: Seniors deserve to age at home without scams draining Medicare dollars te 2026-07-06T09:12:37.425Z GINGRICH, JINDAL: Seniors deserve to age at home without scams draining Medicare dollars One of the most important transformations in American healthcare is taking place outside hospitals and nursing homes. Advances in artificial intelligence, telehealth, remote monitoring, home health services, and new care delivery models are making it possible for more Americans to receive high-quality care in the place they most want to be: their own homes. For seniors, this transformation represents an extraordinary opportunity. Most older Americans want to remain in their homes, maintaining their independence and connection to family and community. Aging in place is not simply a personal preference. It is a matter of dignity and quality of life. NEWT GINGRICH: ALZHEIMER’S IS WAGING A WAR ON MILLIONS. CONGRESS COULD HELP US WIN IT President Donald Trump recognized this reality when he pledged to help seniors remain in their homes longer. Since returning to office, his administration has taken meaningful steps toward this goal. Earlier this year, President Trump signed legislation extending Medicare's Acute Hospital Care at Home program through 2030, allowing eligible seniors to receive hospital-level care without leaving their homes. His administration has continued implementation of the GUIDE dementia model, helping patients with Alzheimer's disease and related conditions remain at home longer while supporting family caregivers. It has also preserved Medicare telehealth flexibilities that allow more care to be delivered directly to patients rather than requiring unnecessary trips to hospitals and clinics. Together, these initiatives point toward a broader vision for healthcare: bringing care to the patient rather than forcing patients into institutions. For many seniors, this means receiving care in a more comfortable setting while maintaining greater independence and stronger family connections. Yet the success of home-based care depends on public confidence that these programs are operating as intended. Unfortunately, recent years have revealed that some of the very programs designed to help seniors remain independent have become attractive targets for fraud. Home health services, hospice care, personal care services, and other home-based benefits have increasingly been exploited by bad actors seeking to profit from Medicare and Medicaid. DR OZ SAYS 800 HOSPICE PROVIDERS SUSPENDED IN CALIFORNIA OVER ALLEGED $1B MEDICARE FRAUD SCHEME The examples are troubling. In Los Angeles County, investigators identified an extraordinary concentration of hospice and home health providers, including more than 100 hospices operating from a single office building. Investigators have also uncovered sophisticated home health fraud networks that repeatedly cycled the same Medicare beneficiaries among multiple agencies to generate new rounds of federal payments while avoiding traditional fraud detection systems. While it’s not specific to eldercare, the recent announcement that more than 1 million people signed up for Obamacare benefits without valid Social Security numbers is alarming. Every major expansion of healthcare benefits depends on public trust. If taxpayers conclude these programs are vulnerable to widespread waste and abuse, support for continued expansion will weaken, honest providers will face greater scrutiny, and seniors who rely on these services may ultimately pay the price. I'M OHIO'S STATE AUDITOR — MEDICAID FRAUD IS NOT JUST A WASHINGTON PROBLEM This is why President Trump's efforts to combat fraud deserve as much attention as his efforts to expand access. The administration has launched major healthcare fraud investigations, established a government-wide anti-fraud task force chaired by Vice President J.D. Vance, expanded enforcement efforts in known fraud hotspots, and increased scrutiny of providers suspected of abusing federal healthcare programs. These efforts are not separate from the administration's broader commitment to helping seniors age in place. They are an essential part of making that vision sustainable. The administration's six-month hospice enrollment moratorium should be viewed as an opportunity to strengthen the system. The objective is not to repeatedly extend temporary restrictions, but to use this period to improve provider screening, ownership verification, and oversight so legitimate providers can continue expanding access to care. Success should not be measured by the number of moratoria we impose. It should be measured by whether we build a system strong enough that we no longer need them. Recent scandals also reveal a deeper challenge. The federal government provides most of the funding for these programs, but oversight responsibilities are divided among states, contractors, accrediting organizations, and multiple federal agencies. When hundreds of providers operate from the same address, suspicious ownership structures persist for years, or known fraud hotspots continue to expand unchecked, it should be clear who is responsible for identifying and investigating those risks. Strengthening provider enrollment standards, verifying the true owners behind home health and hospice companies, and improving coordination among federal and state oversight agencies should all be important priorities moving forward. Regulators should also modernize fraud detection systems by looking not only at suspicious providers, but also at suspicious patterns of beneficiary enrollment and movement across multiple providers. Artificial intelligence systems could greatly help this effort. Seniors should receive clear notification whenever they are enrolled in home health or hospice services, making it far more difficult for fraudulent operators to exploit beneficiaries without their knowledge. America’s aging population will make home-based care increasingly important in the years ahead. President Trump deserves credit both for expanding these options and for recognizing that they must be protected from fraud if they are to achieve their full potential. Helping more Americans remain in their homes as they age and protecting taxpayers from abuse are not competing priorities. They are two parts of the same mission. If we want more seniors to age with dignity, independence, and security, we must continue expanding home-based care while ensuring that these programs remain worthy of the public's trust. Bobby Jindal was the governor of Louisiana from 2008-2016 and a candidate for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. He chairs the Center for a Healthy America at the America First Policy Institute. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b7171c2ca79de23646310 STEVE MOORE: Politicians are blaming the wrong villain for America’s rising food prices te 2026-07-06T09:12:17.961Z STEVE MOORE: Politicians are blaming the wrong villain for America’s rising food prices When food prices rise, politicians and activists alike instinctively look for a villain to blame. Amid current instability, many will be tempted to settle on domestic manufacturers as the scapegoat for skyrocketing prices. This narrative might be politically convenient for some, but it gets the economics of global supply chains exactly backwards. The real reason the price of key inputs in American food supply — like fertilizer — is rising is not corporate greed or mismanagement. It is a combination of global disruptions, geopolitical instability, and misguided government policies both here and abroad. All of these factors have come together to make it harder to produce the inputs on which American agriculture relies. Fertilizer, for example, is one of the most important building blocks of the global food supply chain. Without it, crop yields fall. When crop yields fall, food production also declines, causing grocery bills to rise. Yet fertilizer does not appear out of thin air. It relies on a complex combination of materials such as sulfur, ammonia and phosphate rock. TRUMP DECLARES FOOD SUPPLY EMERGENCY, SUSPENDS TARIFFS ON KEY FERTILIZER IMPORTS These raw materials are sourced from all corners of the world and rely on international transportation networks. Many of these supply chains are currently under significant stress. The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine continues to disrupt key commodity markets and trade routes. Russia produced 7.5 million metric tons of sulfur last year, making it the third-largest producer in the world. This is because Russia is an oil-rich nation, and sulfur is a byproduct of oil refining. Lately, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia’s oil and fertilizer infrastructure have drastically cut Russia’s ability to supply the world with sulfur. Russia’s ammonia exports have also fallen to roughly 80% below pre-war levels. IRAN WARNS SHIPS OF 'FORCEFUL RESPONSE' AS US-BACKED HORMUZ ROUTE CHALLENGES TEHRAN'S GRIP Tensions in the Middle East have only added to the uncertainty around energy production and shipping routes. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively at a standstill, roughly 16 million tons of fertilizer remain in limbo while geopolitical events remain unresolved. Additionally, roughly half of the world’s supply of sulfur transits the strait, adding more stress on key input costs. When supplies of critical raw materials shrink and the cost of accessing them rises, prices for consumers will also naturally rise. As unfortunate as this is, it is not evidence of a market failure. On the contrary, this is the market responding to scarcity as it would in any other scenario. The bright economic minds of this administration must realize this. If policymakers want to lower prices for Americans, it would be a mistake to punish producers. The answer is to find ways to increase supply, relieving the pressure created by global uncertainty. CHAD WOLF: AMERICA CANNOT IGNORE CHINA’S ECONOMIC ATTACK ON US INDUSTRY This starts with eliminating policies that unnecessarily raise costs for domestic manufacturers. Permitting delays, burdensome regulations, and restrictions on energy development all make it more difficult to produce fertilizer in the U.S. America has abundant resources and tremendous production capability. Policymakers should be doing everything possible to ensure American companies can source the raw materials they need right here at home. At the same time, policymakers need to be clear-eyed about misguided trade practices. Whenever possible, we need to source inputs from a variety of trusted partners, both foreign and domestic, to help meet our domestic demand. Many overseas producers are facing the same squeeze. This would be akin to trying to fill an empty glass with an empty pitcher. The root problem remains. Meanwhile, countries like China are exacerbating the issue with unfair trade practices of their own. China is the world’s second-largest exporter of fertilizer. However, China has restricted the export of fertilizer and its raw inputs, like sulfuric acid. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION American leaders must pursue a policy that promotes a level playing field and diversified supply chains that are not subject to global unrest. This is not only good economics but wise food security policy. If these issues persist until next year’s planting season, Americans will feel the sting even more than they have this year, when many farmers had already purchased their fertilizer in advance of these disruptions. The laws of economics have not changed. When supplies are constrained, prices rise. When food production and input supply rise again, prices will fall. If Washington is serious about lowering food costs and ensuring America stays well fed, it needs to stop searching for scapegoats. Addressing this crisis requires a look at the root causes. A traffic jam can’t be fixed by blaming the car at the back of the line. The obstacles in the road need to be cleared. There is no shortage of obstacles to address. America’s leaders need to fix their gaze there. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM STEPHEN MOORE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b715ec2ca79de23646307 STEVE FORBES: Chuck Schumer has a beef with beef, but doesn’t even know how to grill it te 2026-07-06T09:11:58.504Z STEVE FORBES: Chuck Schumer has a beef with beef, but doesn’t even know how to grill it Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has never worked a cattle ranch. He has never run a meatpacking plant. And after America saw his backyard grilling stunt, it is fair to ask whether he knows how to properly grill a cheeseburger. Yet as Americans prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence this July 4th — in the heart of summer grilling season — Schumer wants Washington to muscle its way into the U.S. beef industry. What could possibly go wrong? TRUMP WILL WELCOME FARMERS AND RANCHERS TO WHITE HOUSE DINNER TO CELEBRATE TRADE, TAX WINS Plenty. Schumer’s so-called "Family Grocer and Farmer Relief Act" is classic Washington liberalism: find a real problem, misdiagnose the cause, prescribe a cure that makes things worse and call it "relief." We have seen this in healthcare, energy, housing and education. Politicians create or worsen a crisis, blame private enterprise and then use the pain as an excuse to expand government control. Beef prices are high. Families feel it every time they go to the grocery store. But the cause is not a cartoon conspiracy by meatpackers. It is basic economics: strong demand and tight supply. AMERICANS STILL CRAVE PROTEIN DESPITE RECORD BEEF PRICES AS EXPERT REVEALS THE 'HEALTHIEST BURGER' Retail beef demand rose sharply from 2019 to 2025, while America’s cattle herd fell to its lowest level in 75 years. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, total U.S. cattle and calves stood at just 86.2 million head as of Jan. 1, 2026. That is down sharply from Jan. 1, 2019, when the inventory stood at 94.8 million head, a drop of roughly 9% in seven years. The 2025 calf crop was a record-low 32.9 million head, the second consecutive year a new record low was set. That is not price gouging. That is supply and demand. For years, drought battered major cattle-producing states. Ranchers faced soaring feed, energy, land, labor and regulatory costs. Inflationary Biden-era policies — backed by Schumer and his allies — made everything more expensive for farmers, processors and consumers alike. Now Schumer wants to punish the very supply chain families depend on. Cattle are not widgets. Congress cannot pass a bill and produce more beef. Chickens can be raised for market in weeks. Beef cattle take years. From the birth of a heifer to the point where her offspring can ultimately enter beef production, the process can take roughly three years. That long cycle depends on weather, feed, financing, land, labor, trade policy and confidence that government will not suddenly change the rules midstream. No Senate press conference can speed up biology. The facts on meatpacking also demolish the Democratic price-gouging narrative. Beef packer margins in 2025 averaged a loss of roughly $138 per head. Tyson Foods reported an operating loss of more than $1 billion in its beef division that year. These are not the numbers of monopolists pocketing windfall profits. They are the numbers of a capital-intensive industry squeezed by the tightest cattle supply in more than three generations. But Schumer’s bill ignores all that. It also ignores the damage done by years of anti-business policies imposed by the same politicians now pretending to be champions of consumers. Instead of lowering costs, reducing regulatory barriers, encouraging investment, expanding processing capacity and keeping trade channels open, Schumer wants Washington to politically restructure the beef industry in the middle of a supply crunch. That is economic malpractice. Breaking up companies may make for good populist sound bites, but it is rarely clean, quick or cheap. In meat processing, forced restructuring would mean duplicated infrastructure, higher financing costs, stalled investment, litigation and uncertainty across the supply chain. The likely result: fewer efficiencies, less capacity, more risk and higher prices at the meat counter. Wealthy shoppers buying prime cuts from boutique butchers may barely notice. Working families buying ground beef for burgers, tacos, meatloaf and weeknight dinners will. There is a better way. Washington should reduce the cost pressures that made beef more expensive in the first place. Ease unnecessary regulatory burdens on farmers, ranchers and processors. Lower energy and transportation costs. Keep import and export markets open during changing supply cycles. Reduce tariff and input-cost pressures that make herd rebuilding slower and more expensive. Most of all, let markets work. And let us not forget who is pushing this scheme. Schumer’s allies include the Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., wing of politics — the same crowd that has spent years demonizing beef, lecturing Americans about what they eat, and flirting with Green New Deal ideas that would make food, fuel and electricity more expensive. One day they tell us to eat less beef to save the planet. The next day they pretend to be shocked that beef is more expensive. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION America’s beef market will recover, but not if Washington turns a supply problem into a government-control problem. Herds can be rebuilt. Investment can return. Prices can ease. But that requires stability, lower costs and confidence — not politicians threatening to remake an entire industry for a campaign talking point. As America marks 250 years of independence, we should remember what made this country prosperous: private enterprise, property rights, limited government and free markets. Chuck Schumer may not know how to grill a cheeseburger. But he should know enough not to burn down the beef industry. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM STEVE FORBES Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b7137c2ca79de236462fc Research Universities Are Admitting Fewer Ph.D.s, a Bad Sign for Science te 2026-07-06T09:11:19.591Z Research Universities Are Admitting Fewer Ph.D.s, a Bad Sign for Science Some of the nation’s top research universities are shrinking doctoral programs because of uncertain federal funding. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b7124c2ca79de236462f3 Prosecutors to Detail Case Against Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk te 2026-07-06T09:11:00.137Z Prosecutors to Detail Case Against Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk A judge will determine whether there is enough evidence to go to trial. Mr. Kirk’s widow and parents are expected to be in court. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b7110c2ca79de236462ea In Trump’s Second Midterm, Democrats Are Looking for Fighters te 2026-07-06T09:10:40.678Z In Trump’s Second Midterm, Democrats Are Looking for Fighters Attitudes in the party have shifted, Democrats say, with a growing appetite for outsider candidates vowing to overhaul the system. Some worry that the trend could be costly in November. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b70fcc2ca79de236462d6 Smart glasses maker Even Realities hits $1B valuation with $150M funding led by Meituan, Tencent te 2026-07-06T09:10:20.719Z Smart glasses maker Even Realities hits $1B valuation with $150M funding led by Meituan, Tencent Even Realities, an ex-Apple team building camera-free smart glasses, raised $150M from Meituan and Tencent at a $1B valuation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b67ddc2ca79de236458c9 Best Bets: Monday, July 6, 2026 te 2026-07-06T08:31:25.235Z Best Bets: Monday, July 6, 2026 Coming Up Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b67c9c2ca79de236458c0 Davis Dam releases for July 6 te 2026-07-06T08:31:05.266Z Davis Dam releases for July 6 Monday Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b67b5c2ca79de236458b7 Gas prices July 6 te 2026-07-06T08:30:45.305Z Gas prices July 6 National average: $3.84 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b5990c2ca79de23645374 Preservation cases head to planning te 2026-07-06T07:30:24.177Z Preservation cases head to planning The Historic Preservation overlay zoning case for Acacia Library will be heard by the North Mountain Village Planning Committee on July 15 (photo by Kathryn M. Miller). At its June 15 meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission unanimously recommended two North Central properties for Historic Preservation Overlay zoning. The first, case number Z-34-26-3, is Acacia Library, located at 750 E. Townley Ave. The library was designed by Bennie M. Gonzales Associates and opened to the public on Jan. 5, 1969. The second, case number Z-35-26-6, is Roman Roads, a 24-unit townhome complex located at 1691 E. Maryland Ave. Primarily designed by Alfred Newman Beadle, the first five buildings were built between 1963-1964. The Roman Roads case will be heard by the Camelback East Village Planning Committee (VPC) on July 7. The Acacia Library case will be heard by the North Mountain VPC on July 15. Both will be presented to the Planning Commission on Aug. 6, and City Council on Sept. 9. Learn more at www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/pdd/historic-preservation.html. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b528cc2ca79de23645234 Idaho mom who claimed vaccines killed her twin babies charged with murdering her kids te 2026-07-06T07:00:28.124Z Idaho mom who claimed vaccines killed her twin babies charged with murdering her kids An Idaho mother who claimed her twins died last year after receiving vaccinations has now been charged with murder in connection with the death of the 18-month-olds. Andrea Shaw, 23, was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder, the Payette Police Department announced last week. She was arrested in Boise on Tuesday. Police previously said the boy and girl were found dead in a shared bed on May 1, 2025. TODDLER DECLARED DEAD AFTER NEAR-DROWNING WAS FOUND ALIVE IN HOSPITAL MORGUE HOURS LATER, POLICE SAY Police did not publicly state the kids' cause of death, but an indictment filed in Payette accuses Shaw of killing her twin toddlers, Dallas and Tyson, by suffocation, according to KTVB. Just days after their children died, Shaw and her husband appeared on a podcast funded by Children's Health Defense, an anti-vaccine group previously led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in which she alleged that the twins became sick and died shortly after receiving three vaccinations. Shaw's attorney, Joe Filicetti, said he still believes the children's deaths were linked to the vaccinations without providing evidence to support that claim. "They were looking at it as a vaccine death, and that's still what I believe it to be," he told KTVB. Filicetti also said Shaw recently gave birth to another baby prematurely through a cesarean section and that her husband is taking care of the child. Shaw was initially held at the Ada County Jail before being extradited to Payette County. She is being held on a $2 million bond. BOYFRIEND ACCUSED OF STABBING DEFENSE TECH ENGINEER 15 TIMES DENIED BOND AFTER 911 CALL PLAYED IN COURT She appeared virtually for her arraignment at the Payette County District court on Thursday. During the hearing, the court read the charges and informed her of the potential penalties, including the possibility of the death penalty. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b46cec2ca79de236450b2 This humanoid robotics company is going public, but its CEO isn’t promising a robot in your home anytime soon te 2026-07-06T06:10:22.165Z This humanoid robotics company is going public, but its CEO isn’t promising a robot in your home anytime soon While other humanoid startups chase sky-high valuations, Agility Robotics is betting its future on execution — and a SPAC. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b2aacc2ca79de23644ab2 Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson fights back as prosecutors' sprawling case comes into focus te 2026-07-06T04:10:20.885Z Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson fights back as prosecutors' sprawling case comes into focus PROVO, Utah – Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old man accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last year, is due in court Monday for a week-long preliminary hearing that will determine whether prosecutors have enough evidence to move the case toward trial. While in many cases, prosecutors secure a grand jury indictment behind closed doors and without giving defense lawyers a chance to challenge the evidence, Robinson was charged by information, meaning prosecutors must establish probable cause at a public preliminary hearing before the case can move to trial. Defense attorneys will be able to cross-examine witnesses. But unlike an actual trial, there is a lower burden of proof. Prosecutors need to show probable cause for the charges against Robinson. They do not have to prove guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. That comes at trial, in front of a jury. CHARLIE KIRK'S PARENTS, WIDOW TO ATTEND TYLER ROBINSON'S PRELIMINARY HEARING NEXT WEEK Kirk, a 31-year-old father of two, was speaking at a TPUSA event in front of thousands of young people when a sniper's bullet fatally struck him in the neck. His widow and parents are expected to attend the hearing. Prosecutors have alleged that investigators found Robinson's DNA on the trigger of the suspected murder weapon, his grandfather's Mauser rifle; a towel they found wrapped around it; three of the four bullets inside — and a screwdriver recovered near the suspected rooftop sniper's perch. Digital evidence against Robinson is expected to include alleged confessions over text messages and the Discord communications app. ALLEGED CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN TYLER ROBINSON'S ROOMMATE AND LOVER RECEIVED LIMITED IMMUNITY: PROSECUTORS Police recovered the rifle in a patch of woods near the UVU campus, along the suspect's escape route. Robinson is accused of sending text messages to his lover, Lance Twiggs, about wanting to retrieve the rifle, and law enforcement sources have said he is believed to have come face-to-face with an officer manning the perimeter nearby. "Stuck in Orem for a little while longer yet," Robinson allegedly wrote in the hours after the murder. "Shouldn't be long until I can come home, but I gotta grab my rifle still." Twiggs, whom Robinson allegedly left a handwritten note confessing to the crime, is cooperating with investigators and has not been charged. CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION SUSPECT'S LAWYERS MIRROR NOTORIOUS KILLER'S TACTICAL DELAY STRATEGY: FMR PROSECUTOR While the suspect's lover won't take the witness stand at the week-long preliminary hearing, prosecutors are expected to play a video of his interview with police. While Robinson's defense played up the fact the ATF was unable to conclusively match the bullet that killed Kirk to the Mauser, analysts couldn't rule it out either. They found it was a consistent caliber and recovered a spent casing that did match. Witnesses are also expected to place Robinson at the scene — when he lived a four-hour drive away in Washington, Utah. In addition to allegedly shooting Kirk, he is also accused of witness tampering, committing a violent offense in the presence of a child, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors have alleged Robinson targeted Kirk because of his political views, tried to conceal the rifle and the clothes he wore during the shooting and urged Twiggs to delete incriminating messages, destroy the note and stay silent if police questioned him. Robinson has not yet entered a plea and won't be required to do so unless prosecutors prevail at the preliminary hearing. The top charge against him, aggravated murder, carries the potential death penalty. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b286dc2ca79de23644a85 2026 Rockets Over the River te 2026-07-06T04:00:45.416Z 2026 Rockets Over the River The 36th annual Rockets Over the River fireworks display, presented July 4 by the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce and the City of Bullhead City, lit up the sky for a 19 minutes of brilliant colors in the finale of the… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b25fec2ca79de23644a14 England stuns Mexico 3-2 in instant World Cup classic, hands team first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca te 2026-07-06T03:50:22.256Z England stuns Mexico 3-2 in instant World Cup classic, hands team first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca One of the tournament's instant classics unfolded Sunday at the historic Estadio Azteca, where 87,500 screaming fans created a deafening atmosphere. England weathered the storm, silencing the sea of green with a ruthless finishing display to escape with a dramatic 3-2 victory. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane combined to crush El Tri's World Cup dreams. El Tri is a popular nickname for the Mexican men's national team.  WORLD CUP ROUND OF 32 SOCCER PREVIEW AS ENGLAND, BELGIUM AND USA ALL SEEK REGULATION WINS ON A PACKED DAY In a stunning two-minute span in the first half, Bellingham struck twice, leaving Mexico's defense completely shell-shocked. But before halftime, Julian Quinones gave El Tri a lifeline. He buried a clutch goal, trimming the deficit to 2-1. The second half was as electric as the first. USA WORLD CUP STAR CALLS LACK OF APPEAL PROCESS FOR TEAMMATE'S RED CARD 'BOGUS' In the 53rd minute, England went down to 10 men after Jarell Quansah was shown a straight red card. Suddenly, the momentum appeared to swing in Mexico's favor. Instead of capitalizing on the numerical advantage, however, Mexico gifted England a golden opportunity. Goalkeeper Raul Rangel recklessly brought down Anthony Gordon inside the penalty area, conceding a spot kick. Captain Harry Kane calmly stepped up and buried the penalty, restoring England's two-goal cushion at 3-1. Still, Mexico refused to fold. In the 69th minute, the referee pointed to the spot once again, awarding Mexico a penalty after another frantic sequence inside England's box. Raul Jimenez confidently converted, cutting the deficit to 3-2 and setting up an edgy finish. From there, England dug in, despite being down to 10 men. England absorbed wave after wave of Mexican pressure before hanging on for a gritty 3-2 victory, advancing to the quarterfinals against Norway. England booked its place in the quarterfinals and handed Mexico its first-ever World Cup defeat at the Estadio. Traveling England supporters celebrated by belting out "Wonderwall" one more time. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4b079bc2ca79de2364462c NYC health officials warn Central Park visitors after Legionnaires’ outbreak grows on Upper East Side te 2026-07-06T01:40:43.612Z NYC health officials warn Central Park visitors after Legionnaires’ outbreak grows on Upper East Side A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has grown to 14 confirmed cases, New York City health officials said Sunday. The cases are tied to ZIP codes 10028, 10128 and 10075, covering parts of the Upper East Side, including Yorkville and Carnegie Hill. At least one patient lives, works or recently visited the 10075 area, health officials said. Officials are also urging anyone who spent time along the east side of Central Park between East 76th Street and East 97th Street to watch for flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, chills and muscle aches. MYSTERY PARASITE LEAVES AMERICANS BATTLING ‘EXPLOSIVE' ILLNESS AS CDC INVESTIGATES "I want to acknowledge the NYC Health Department’s staff of epidemiologists, water ecologists, community health workers, and many more who spent the last few days working to keep New Yorkers on the Upper East Side informed and safe," NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin said in a statement. Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. People can become infected by breathing in contaminated water droplets, and the illness can be dangerous — even deadly — without quick treatment. WEST NILE VIRUS DETECTED IN SOUTHERN STATE AS HEALTH OFFICIALS WARN RESIDENTS ABOUT MOSQUITOES The source of the outbreak remains under investigation. Officials say they are testing cooling towers in the affected area as a possible source, though no specific source has been identified. Cooling towers, often found on rooftops, can release mist carrying Legionella bacteria. The Health Department said all cooling towers in the affected area are being tested. The cluster was first announced Thursday, when only two cases had been confirmed. The area of investigation has since expanded as more illnesses were reported. RARE TICK-BORNE VIRUS TURNS DEADLY FAST AS US CASES REACH RECORD HIGH, EXPERTS WARN "We identified the cluster early when there were just two confirmed cases, and we’ve acted swiftly and decisively, setting holiday plans aside to step up for our fellow New Yorkers. There is more work to do in the days ahead as we learn more about the source of exposure and confirmed cases," Martin said.  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the outbreak is not tied to building plumbing or indoor air conditioning units, and residents in the area can safely drink tap water, bathe, shower, cook and use their AC at home. Officials said they will continue providing updates as more information becomes available. "Please contact a health care provider immediately if you live, work or visited the area since late June and are experiencing flu-like symptoms, such as cough, fever or difficulty breathing," Mamdani wrote on X. Last summer, a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem led to more than 100 confirmed illnesses, according to FOX 5. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4afe26c2ca79de236444f7 How Trump Put Himself in the Middle of America’s 250th te 2026-07-06T01:00:22.780Z How Trump Put Himself in the Middle of America’s 250th The president placed his image and initiatives front and center, blurring the line, critics said, between loyalty to nation and loyalty to him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4afbccc2ca79de236444a4 First American Woman Rows Solo From California to Hawaii te 2026-07-06T00:50:20.459Z First American Woman Rows Solo From California to Hawaii Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river-rafting guide, completed the journey of more than 2,300 miles in a rowboat named Lily in just under 44 days, according to data from the Ocean Rowing Society International. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4af516c2ca79de236443e4 Georgia teacher receives almost $300K settlement over Charlie Kirk assassination post te 2026-07-06T00:21:42.360Z Georgia teacher receives almost $300K settlement over Charlie Kirk assassination post Former Georgia teacher Michelle Mickens settled her lawsuit with the Oglethorpe County School District on Wednesday after claiming she was unfairly punished over quotes related to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk after his assassination. In October, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) filed a lawsuit on behalf of Mickens after she was placed on indefinite leave and reportedly encouraged to resign for making controversial comments about Kirk's assassination on her private Facebook page in September. "I think it's worth it. I think it's worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights.- Charlie Kirk," her initial post read. MARYLAND TEACHER FACES CALLS FOR RESIGNATION OVER CONTROVERSIAL CHARLIE KIRK MEME Mickens later took part in a discussion with a Facebook friend who disagreed with her post, where she condemned political violence but added that the world was "safer" without Kirk. "Yeah, you took this way too far. You make a lot of horrible assumptions here, but that says more about you than it does about me. I don’t condone violence of any kind, and I certainly don’t condone this, but he was a horrible person, a fascist full of hate for anyone who was different," Mickens wrote. Her post continued, "While I’m sad that we live in a country where gun violence is an epidemic, the world is a bit safer without him. I didn’t respect him at all, and he’s part of the hatred and vitriolic language we hear so much now. I pray that without him, people can be kinder and more tolerant to one another." MIKE DAVIS: CHICAGOLAND, WHERE TEACHERS CAN SUPPORT CHARLIE KIRK'S KILLING, BUT NOT ICE After a former classmate shared the post across X, Mickens was called to the office to address a complaint regarding her comments. Mickens claimed that while the principal and superintendent initially suggested she delete the post and issue an apology, she was later asked to remain home with access to her school emails revoked. According to records obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Mickens received approximately $270,420 for "alleged emotional distress" as well as $17,080 to cover legal fees. Mickens also agreed to not seek employment at the district again. Fox News Digital reached out to the Oglethorpe County School District superintendent and SPLC for comment. PROFESSOR FIGHTING DISMISSAL FOR CALLING CHARLIE KIRK A 'NAZI' HANDED LEGAL WIN, FUELING FREE SPEECH DEBATE In a press release after the settlement, SPLC senior supervising attorney Sam Boyd said, "We are pleased to reach a mutually amicable settlement of this matter. As courts across the country have recognized in other cases involving firings over comments about Charlie Kirk, and many other topics, ‘public school employees, including teachers, have a constitutionally protected right to free speech.’" In the immediate days following Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University, several teachers faced suspension and even termination for social media comments that justified or celebrated Kirk's death. Since then, some teachers have been reinstated following controversial statements or lawsuits. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4af502c2ca79de236443db How to watch USA vs Belgium: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 te 2026-07-06T00:21:22.904Z How to watch USA vs Belgium: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Momentum is in full gear for Team USA following their win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32. And what was originally a bittersweet ending in the San Francisco Bay Area due to the red card to striker Folarin Balogun has since changed thanks to FIFA’s announcement that the USMNT star will be able to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium on Monday night. Balogun’s controversial red card, which came in the 64th minute of the 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, changed the trajectory of the USMNT’s hopes to make a World Cup Final run. After all, Balogun has been the perfect striker for this squad since the start of the tournament, securing his third World Cup goal in the Round of 32. WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE FIFA MAKES FINAL RULING ON US SOCCER STAR FOLARIN BALOGUN'S CONTROVERSIAL RED CARD SUSPENSION However, Balogun will now be available for the U.S. in a stunning twist following the uproar over his red card. The Athletic, which first reported Balogun’s playing status on Sunday, noted that part of FIFA’s disciplinary code is "the judicial body may decide to fully or partially suspend the implementation of a disciplinary measure." "If the person benefiting from a suspended sanction commits another infringement of a similar nature and gravity during the probationary period, the suspension shall be revoked by the judicial body and the sanction enforced without prejudice to any additional sanction imposed for the new infringement," the rule added. FOX Sports also confirmed that Balogun would be able to play. The report noted that the play should not have been flagged to head referee Raphael Claus, who ultimately gave Balogun the red card after a VAR review. WATCH USA VS BELGIUM In turn, head coach Mauricio Pochettino will be able to run with his regular starting XI instead of having to figure out what to do about Balogun. On the other side, Belgium was 10 minutes plus stoppage time away from a shocker against Senegal in the Round of 32. Senegal owned a 2-0 lead late in the second half, but Belgium was able to force extra time with some clutch goals from Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans. BELGIUM COMPLETES STUNNING WORLD CUP COMEBACK AGAINST SENEGAL TO SET UP POTENTIAL SHOWDOWN WITH USA In extra time, just before a penalty shootout appeared to be the only way to solve the deadlock, a foul was committed by Senegal in their own box, and Tielemans was awarded a penalty to decide the match. The veteran didn’t squander the opportunity, and Belgium kept their World Cup alive. Now, both these squads will meet in Seattle, which was an electric atmosphere for the USMNT’s victory over Australia in the group stage. It’s expected to be even more raucous, as the U.S. aims to do what only one team in its history had done prior – reach the quarterfinals. Here's how to watch the game, including start time, TV information and streaming options. When: Monday, July 6 at 8 p.m. ET Where : Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington TV: FOX Stream: Watch on FOX One and FOX Sports Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4af4efc2ca79de236443d2 Pilot declares mayday before seaplane comes down in New York City’s East River te 2026-07-06T00:21:03.456Z Pilot declares mayday before seaplane comes down in New York City’s East River Eight people were rescued after a seaplane made a hard landing in New York City's East River on Sunday afternoon, prompting a swift emergency response from firefighters after the aircraft came down near the city's only seaplane terminal, officials said. The New York City Fire Department told Fox News Digital it received a call at 12:01 p.m. reporting a plane in the water near the NY Skyport at East 23rd Street and FDR Drive in Manhattan. Fire crews arrived to find the seaplane upright in the water. FDNY units removed all eight people aboard before the aircraft was towed back to a nearby dock, the department said. Two civilians suffered minor injuries but declined medical attention at the scene, according to the FDNY. No additional injuries were immediately reported. FAA PROBES JFK NEAR MISS AFTER ANOTHER RECENT CLOSE CALL FUELS SCRUTINY OF AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY The Federal Aviation Administration identified the aircraft as a Kodiak 100 seaplane and told Fox News Digital the pilot made a hard landing in the East River at about noon local time, causing a wing strut to snap. The aircraft departed East Hampton Airport on Long Island and was headed to the Skyport seaplane terminal in Manhattan, according to The New York Times and CNN. WATCH: HARROWING FOOTAGE CAPTURES MOMENT UNITED FLIGHT'S LANDING GEAR STRIKES TRACTOR TRAILER The NY Skyport on Manhattan's East Side is New York City's only seaplane terminal, serving scheduled and charter flights to destinations throughout the Northeast. The FAA said eight people were aboard the aircraft, which is registered as N726SH. The agency said it is investigating the incident and noted the information released Sunday is preliminary and subject to change. Air traffic control recordings captured the moments surrounding the incident, including the pilot declaring a mayday before the aircraft came down in the river. Separate radio traffic captured a New York City Police Department helicopter responding to reports of a "plane down in the water." HELICOPTER REPORTS NEAR MISS WITH RC PLANE NEAR JFK AFTER JETBLUE DRONE STRIKE Authorities have not identified the pilot or passengers, and it was not immediately clear what led to the hard landing. Video from the scene showed first responders surrounding the aircraft as it floated upright in the East River while rescue crews worked to remove those aboard. Additional video showed the seaplane being towed back toward the dock after the rescue operation concluded. The incident prompted a large emergency response to the East River waterfront as FDNY marine units and other first responders converged on the area. The FAA directed questions regarding the people on board to local authorities. Fox News Digital has reached out to the New York City Police Department for additional information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a4af040c2ca79de23644345 Erling Haaland fires Norway past Brazil to end up in World Cup quarterfinals for first time in history te 2026-07-06T00:01:04.352Z Erling Haaland fires Norway past Brazil to end up in World Cup quarterfinals for first time in history The Viking row continues on at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it’s the superstar Erling Haaland who every Norwegian can thank for that after another masterful performance Sunday against Brazil. Norway is moving on to its first-ever quarterfinals at the World Cup after Haaland scored twice in the 2-1 victory over Brazil, which heads home earlier than they likely expected. But this tournament has proven Haaland, no matter how many touches he gets on the ball, is just like Thanos: he’s inevitable. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Norway, which had grade-A chances throughout the match, as did Brazil including a key penalty shot very early on, found yet another in the box when a short cross came across the goal front. The Brazil defense lost track of Haaland for a split second, and that’s all the 6-foot-5 Norwegian needed to leap and flick his head onto the ball, which went past goalkeeper Allison for the go-ahead goal. It was the 79th minute of the match, and it felt like that was finally the decider in a back-and-forth bout between these two countries. KYLIAN MBAPPÉ'S SEVENTH GOAL OF THE WORLD CUP LIFTS FRANCE PAST PARAGUAY IN PHYSICAL ROUND OF 16 MATCH Both keepers, including Norway’s Ørjan Nyland, had a tremendous match. But Nyland’s save on a penalty kick by Bruno Guimarães in the 14th minute changed the trajectory of this match. Many wondered why Vini Jr., a superstar who had four goals in the World Cup before this match, handed the ball to Guimarães to take his first career penalty for Brazil. And they were justified considering the result. Brazil had other threats on Norway, including a dangerous cross of the boot of Gabriel Martinelli in the first half, but Nyland once again kept the door slammed shut with a 0-0 draw. Haaland’s breakthrough late in the second half turned Norway into a defensive-minded squad, while Brazil, which had subbed in Neymar Jr. to the delight of the sold-out crowd in New Jersey, was trying desperately to tie things up again. But leave it to the Manchester City superstar striker to find an opening and exploit it. Haaland sealed victory for Norway when he inched the ball forward with his left foot just outside Brazil’s box and fired a low strike to the right side past the sprawling Allison to make it 2-0 at the 90th minute. There was no pomp and circumstance by Haaland, though his teammates screamed and jumped on his back. This is what he does – score goals. He now has seven in this World Cup, tying him with France's Kylian Mbappé and Argentina's Lionel Messi as they contend for the Golden Boot Award as the top goalscorer in the tournament. Brazil was awarded another penalty shot shortly after Haaland’s second goal, which Neymar took this time. After he and Nyland were seen jawing back and forth, Neymar buried the attempt, which was ultimately a consolation goal. He and Nyland exchanged words again, but Norway was the only ones delighted when the whistle blew at New York/New Jersey Stadium. This is Norway’s first World Cup in 28 years, and they’ve done more than just represent their country well. They’ve taken down a five-time champion in Brazil to keep their title hopes alive, and Haaland continues to play a large role in making it happen for his squad. It’s why there was no other person to lead that Viking row in the stands after the match, as Haaland gleefully banged the drum to orchestrate one of the best celebrations this tournament has seen throughout a fantastic World Cup. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home