https://meenews.co/post/6a1dce26ee6011c3f4e9d742 Flight attendants beg travelers to stop doing the one thing that annoys crews most te 2026-06-01T18:23:34.794Z Flight attendants beg travelers to stop doing the one thing that annoys crews most Flight attendants are urging passengers to stop touching them to get their attention, saying the behavior is one of the most common frustrations they face on the job. Several veteran flight attendants recently discussed the issue on the "Jumpseat Chronicles" podcast, encouraging travelers to use call buttons or simply speak up when they need assistance. "We get poked and touched as flight attendants," co-host Joshua Boyd said — describing it as one of the most persistent issues crew members encounter. FLIGHT PASSENGER CALLS OUT 'NASTY COLOGNE' WEARER, IGNITING AIRPLANE ETIQUETTE DEBATE "It happens so often that if we got paid $1 for it, we would be millionaires," Boyd said. Instead of physically touching crew members, the flight attendants said passengers should use the call button, make eye contact or politely wave if they need assistance. Diane Gottsman, a national etiquette expert based in Texas and founder of The Protocol School of Texas, told Fox News Digital that touching a flight attendant violates both personal and professional boundaries. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Just as you would not touch the passenger sitting next to you, you do not reach out and touch a flight attendant to get their attention," Gottsman said. She said passengers should instead make eye contact, offer a friendly wave or use the call button instead of touching or snapping at flight attendants to get their attention. "A polite and louder than usual ‘excuse me’ may feel a bit bold, but it's definitely more appropriate than tapping someone on their arm, shoulder, waist or any other part of their body," she said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Gottsman noted that passengers are not always aware of what a flight attendant may be dealing with at a given moment. "Their main focus is the safety of the passengers on the plane," she said. "Basic etiquette calls for respecting another person‘s job and their personal space." The issue also sparked debate on Reddit, where some travelers agreed passengers should avoid physical contact and rely on call buttons or verbal requests instead. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "I’d love for this to be in an announcement," one user wrote. "If you need our attention, please use the call button or your voice, but please do not touch us." Yet others argued that a light tap on the shoulder is often viewed as a socially acceptable way to get someone's attention, particularly in a noisy airplane cabin. "A gentle tap on the shoulder is a pretty common way of getting someone’s attention," one commenter wrote. Several travelers also said they worry flight attendants may not hear them when they say "excuse me," especially on crowded flights. "My ‘excuse me’s’ definitely fail much more often than they succeed," one user wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dce12ee6011c3f4e9d733 Are Texans Ready for Talarico’s Kind of Christianity? te 2026-06-01T18:23:14.309Z Are Texans Ready for Talarico’s Kind of Christianity? Jim Rigby, a pastor who rarely uses the word “God,” is a key to understanding the Senate candidate trying to pull off something unusual in Texas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcdfeee6011c3f4e9d72a Could Talarico’s Religious Approach Win Texas? te 2026-06-01T18:22:54.315Z Could Talarico’s Religious Approach Win Texas? James Talarico, the Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Texas, has connected his political positions to his Christian faith. Our religion reporter Ruth Graham discusses how his perspective differs from the politically conservative Christianity dominant in Republican politics in Texas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcde8ee6011c3f4e9d721 They Voted for Trump. Here’s How They Feel About High Gas Prices. te 2026-06-01T18:22:32.311Z They Voted for Trump. Here’s How They Feel About High Gas Prices. With the midterm elections five months away, many Americans who backed President Trump are wrestling with pain at the pump and the war in Iran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcdd4ee6011c3f4e9d718 China Aims A.I. at Predicting Who Could Pose a Political Risk te 2026-06-01T18:22:12.384Z China Aims A.I. at Predicting Who Could Pose a Political Risk New research examines how a Chinese company struggled to develop its predictive surveillance technology while U.S. restrictions were in place. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcdc0ee6011c3f4e9d70f A Paralympic Champion and an Eagle Scout Give Democrats Hope in Deep-Red Iowa te 2026-06-01T18:21:52.475Z A Paralympic Champion and an Eagle Scout Give Democrats Hope in Deep-Red Iowa Tuesday’s Senate primary features two candidates with compelling personal stories. Both have stressed their independence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcdacee6011c3f4e9d706 How California’s New Congressional Map Is Reshaping Tuesday’s Primaries te 2026-06-01T18:21:32.391Z How California’s New Congressional Map Is Reshaping Tuesday’s Primaries The state now has just four congressional districts considered safe for Republicans, and four seen as competitive. The rest of its 52 members of Congress are all but certain to be Democrats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcd94ee6011c3f4e9d6eb Water access is now a risk factor in SpaceX’s IPO te 2026-06-01T18:21:08.319Z Water access is now a risk factor in SpaceX’s IPO The company says it needs "significant" water resources to cool its data centers, and that access to abundant, affordable water is a challenge. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcd7eee6011c3f4e9d6dc Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution te 2026-06-01T18:20:46.309Z Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcd69ee6011c3f4e9d6d2 U of A continues to rank among top 0.5% of world universities in CWUR rankings te 2026-06-01T18:20:25.423Z U of A continues to rank among top 0.5% of world universities in CWUR rankings U of A continues to rank among top 0.5% of world universities in CWUR rankings nprevenas Mon, 1 Jun 2026 - 09:05 U of A continues to rank among top 0.5% of world universities in CWUR rankings Today The Center for World University Ranking Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dcb26ee6011c3f4e9d697 Former MSNBC host Joy Reid says she is no longer a New York Giants fan because Jaxson Dart introduced Trump te 2026-06-01T18:10:46.875Z Former MSNBC host Joy Reid says she is no longer a New York Giants fan because Jaxson Dart introduced Trump Former MSNBC host Joy Reid says she can no longer root for the New York Giants after quarterback Jaxson Dart introduced President Trump on stage. Reid first called Dart an "idiot" for using the word "pleasured" to describe meeting Trump. "I’m pleasured to meet, like what does that even mean?" she began. "First of all, he’s an idiot. OK, but what do you mean ‘you’re pleasured to meet the president?’ Like, is English your first language? What are you saying?" She then explained why she must stop supporting the Giants DONALD TRUMP SHOUTS OUT JAXSON DART AFTER GIANTS QB'S APPEARANCE AT EVENT WAS MET WITH CONTROVERSY "I was, you know, really kind of repulsed as a Giants fan — former now — because the reality is Donald Trump is not a normal president," Reid told host Jack Cocchiarella. "Donald Trump is not an American president. Donald Trump is a wannabe king. And we’re in the 250th anniversary of our divorce from the king of England. And Donald Trump is trying to be a king." Apparently, all the players who committed violent crimes were not enough to turn Reid away from the Giants. It took a player welcoming Trump on stage. Later in the rant, Reid suggested Dart benefits from, you guessed it, White privilege. JEMELE HILL TRIES USING THE RACE CARD TO DEFEND ABDUL CARTER FOR CRITICIZING JAXSON DART AND TRUMP "Sports has always been political and it’s always been used as Americana, right? They love it when the athletes are representing America on the court or on the field and that’s what you’re supposed to do. If you’re waving the flag, that’s fine. If you’re challenging the flag or challenging the status quo in the country, that’s a problem. And that’s black artist, black athlete vs. white athletes," she said. "It’s always been that way. When Muhammad Ali says he won’t go to Vietnam, no one questions, 'Well, maybe we should let him interrogate a little bit more why we’re fighting in Vietnam.' Instead, they just call him unpatriotic and throw him in jail. And so, you know, this has been the history of Black athletes, really, from the beginning. The only way to kind of be an acceptable Black athlete is to also wave the flag." Wait, what? Muhammad Ali was undoubtedly bigger than sports, but comparing his protest of the Vietnam War to Dart simply introducing a sitting president is quite a leap. And if society were truly as hostile toward Black athletes as Reid suggests, one would think there would be far more scrutiny when athletes commit serious offenses, such as domestic violence, assault and reckless driving. We also must ask: When did Joy Reid become a Giants fan? For starters, we've never heard her discuss the team before. More importantly, abandoning a franchise because one player welcomed a president on stage seems like an awfully thin reason to walk away. If being a sports fan requires every player on your favorite team to share your political views, there won't be many teams left to support. As OutKick founder Clay Travis noted, there is about a "zero percent chance she could answer basic questions on Giants fandom." Honest question: Could she even name the player who made the Helmet Catch against the Patriots in Super Bowl 2007? Doubtful. Still, it was probably wise for Reid to jump into the Dart controversy, albeit embarrassingly. Since MSNBC fired her in 2025, she has struggled to remain relevant. Hyper-racial idolatry may be too competitive a field on the internet to cut through. Reid may need to mix it up a bit more, as she did by announcing her departure from Giants fandom. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc8eeee6011c3f4e9d65d City of Sedona hosts free Friday night family events te 2026-06-01T18:01:18.392Z City of Sedona hosts free Friday night family events City hosts karaoke, pool movie, bingo, trivia, July 4th fest Sedona Parks and Recreation will start hosting free events geared toward local family fun on Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. throughout June at the Sedona Posse Grounds Hub in Posse Grounds Park. “We’re evolving our Fridays in June, previously we Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc8d6ee6011c3f4e9d64d NAU ROUNDUP: Five Lumberjacks punch tickets to NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships te 2026-06-01T18:00:54.864Z NAU ROUNDUP: Five Lumberjacks punch tickets to NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships The five Lumberjacks heading to Eugene are the most by any Big Sky Conference team this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc6ecee6011c3f4e9d5ea Arizona man wanted for violent attack found at Legoland te 2026-06-01T17:52:44.311Z Arizona man wanted for violent attack found at Legoland The 46-year-old was taken into custody at California's Legoland park and is facing charges in Arizona for a violent attack reported last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc6d1ee6011c3f4e9d5dd Say hello to the ‘New’ guy: Comedian aims to shake up Arizona governor’s race te 2026-06-01T17:52:17.359Z Say hello to the ‘New’ guy: Comedian aims to shake up Arizona governor’s race Key Points: Fictional character New Amato enters Arizona governor’s race Amato takes aim at real politicians like Gov. Katie Hobbs and Congressman Andy Biggs Votes for Amato likely won’t count, but real third-party candidates could sway results In case anyone was worried about a lack of candidates in Arizona’s gubernatorial race, a “New” satirical contender has joined the pack with an offbeat platform and the backing of a “New” party. New Amato, a businessman based in Lake Havasu City, will join Republican Congressmen Andy Biggs, David Schweikert and No Labels Party candidate Hugh Lytle in challenging Gov. Katie Hobbs this November. Amato has three simple priorities: ending taxes for families and companies, bringing the Seven Wonders of the World to Arizona and shutting down the state’s last Sizzler steakhouse.  “I’ve just grown to love it here. I love the people, I love the climate, and the general energy here,” Amato told the Arizona Capitol Times. “I looked at sort of the problems that the state has been having and realized that some of the great qualities of Lake Havasu that I see every day, we could expand on a statewide level and I’d want to be at the center of that, making that happen.” Amato said his day one goal will be shutting down the final Sizzler in Flagstaff. He also envisions bringing the Eiffel Tower to Phoenix and the Great Wall of China to the border between Arizona and Mexico. While Biggs supports eliminating the state’s income tax, Amato described it as a “half measure,” saying he wants to get rid of all taxes.  “The two steps we’re going to do as soon as I become governor would be to eliminate nearly all regulations, and then eliminate all taxes on businesses and homes, families, and so that’s going to spur an economic explosion within the state,” he said.  Amato is, of course, not a real candidate, which one might realize after he urges voters to cast their ballot for him in October. He is the fictional creation of comedian Tim Heidecker, known widely for producing the Adult Swim comedy sketch series Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, who launched the Amato campaign with a stuttering YouTube video and a typo-laden website on May 27. Heidecker’s character is part of a web series called “On Cinema,” hosted on the comedian’s own streaming platform, HEI Network. Amato might be fictional, but that did not stop him from taking shots at his opponents — two real Arizona politicians. In his campaign launch video, Amato calls Hobbs “a joke” before accusing her of being “competent, inpo- incompetent and corrupt.” In an interview with the Arizona Capitol Times on May 29, Amato went even further by comparing Hobbs and Biggs to barnyard animals while stuttering over or even completely butchering their names.  “I like to say, you’ve got Pigs versus Hogs,” Amato said. “In other words, Andy Piggs versus Deborah-Katie Hobbs, Katie Hoggs, I say. So you have basically the same beast, the same animal, pigs and hogs are very similar, and I am a different breed.” Hobbs has frequently told reporters that she would welcome any candidate into the race to challenge her in November, though it’s likely that Amato was not the kind of candidate she had in mind.  In his campaign launch video, Amato notes he supports the policies of the “current Republican government candidate Andy Piggs and the woman that’s running,” though it’s unclear whether he’s referring to withdrawn Republican candidate Karrin Taylor Robson or the governor. Nevertheless, Amato argues neither have what it takes to “turn things around and take this state to the next level.”  The campaign video makes no mention of Schweikert, Biggs’ current primary opponent. That exclusion, intentional or otherwise, sums up the impact many Arizona politicos predict Schweikert will have on the governor’s race this year.  Amato also plans to create his own party, the “New Party,” which might inspire a feeling of déjà vu in anyone who has been following the Arizona Independent Party saga.  “I think it’s time for a new voice, a new party, the New Party,” Amato said in his campaign video. “As head of the New Party, I will be running for governor as a third party candidate under the New Party banner.” Amato seemed uninterested in discussing other third party candidates in the race, like Lytle, who will appear on the No Labels Party ballot line following a lengthy court case over the party’s name earlier this spring. He told the Arizona Capitol Times that he’s been too focused on his own write-in campaign.  In all seriousness, third party candidates could play an outsized role in this year’s gubernatorial contest, a fact that both major party candidates acknowledge. In a memo sent to reporters, Hobbs’ campaign manager Nicole DeMont wrote that the campaign is not resting on its laurels despite polling showing the governor slightly ahead of both Republican contenders. “While most polling tests Hobbs versus Biggs, they will be joined on the November ballot by No Labels and Green Party candidates,” DeMont wrote. “Arizona statewide races often come down to just a few hundred or few thousand votes, so even a small percentage of votes for a third party cannot be ignored and injects a degree of uncertainty into polling.” An early May survey conducted by Noble Predictive Insights shows third party candidates could pull up to 6 or 7% of the vote from the Republican and Democratic candidates. Lytle supporters make up most of those numbers, with only around 1% of voters saying they would vote for another third party candidate.  Political consultants agree that third party candidates are more likely to pull votes from a Democratic candidate like Hobbs, given that Republicans still have a slight voter registration advantage over both Democrats and independents in the state. Hobbs’ campaign seems acutely aware of that fact, given that attorneys with ties to the governor aided legal challenges to the candidacies of Lytle and Green Party contender Risa Lombardo.  Election officials seem to agree that it is unlikely that Amato’s fictional campaign will have a real impact on Arizona’s gubernatorial race. Amato is encouraging voters to write him in on their ballots, but according to the Secretary of State’s Office, those votes can only be counted if Amato is registered as a write-in candidate. After seeing Amato’s video, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes took to social media to encourage voters seeking accurate information about the elections to visit arizona.vote.  “I enjoy a good joke as much as the next guy does, but elections in all reality are not a laughing matter,” Fontes said.  The filing period for write-in candidates who hope to appear on the general election ballot opens June 6 and ends Sept. 4, so it’s unclear whether Amato will make a bid for an official appearance. If he does, it’s likely that any write-in votes would be disqualified considering Amato said he has only lived in “Lake Hasafoo” since January and gubernatorial candidates are required to have been Arizona residents for at least five years. And, at the end of the day, it’s unlikely that Arizona election officials will be able to count votes cast for a fictional character. The post Say hello to the ‘New’ guy: Comedian aims to shake up Arizona governor’s race first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc6b6ee6011c3f4e9d5ba Medical cart carrying injured soccer player runs into teammate in insane scene in Ecuadorian league te 2026-06-01T17:51:50.087Z Medical cart carrying injured soccer player runs into teammate in insane scene in Ecuadorian league The second tier of the Ecuadorian league doesn't often create headlines in the professional soccer world, but over the weekend, it produced one of the funniest, most diabolical clips we've seen in quite some time. El Nacional and Liga de Portoviejo took the pitch on Sunday afternoon, and things flowed as expected. Portoviejo, positioned in the middle of the table, grabbed a 1-0 lead against El Nacional, which occupies the basement of the 12-team table and is still searching for its first win of the campaign. Things took a turn for the worse, literally, in the 72nd minute for Portoviejo. USMNT STAR CHRISTIAN PULISIC FINALLY ENDS LENGTHY GOAL DROUGHT IN WIN OVER SENEGAL One of the club's outfield players went down with an injury, and one that appeared to be serious, given that he was taken off the pitch on a medical cart. As the medical cart slowly began departing the field, another Portoviejo player, Edison Caicedo, who was clearly not paying attention to his surroundings, stepped directly in front of the cart. While the cart was only traveling a few miles per hour, the corner of the stretcher lying on the back of it appeared to squarely connect with the player's upper thigh, sending him to the turf in an instant. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The player who was hit by the cart immediately grabbed his thigh and knee area while squirming in pain on the ground. The funniest part of the entire sequence, by far, is the driver of the medical cart attempting to drive off after hitting the player. He made it all of a few feet before Portoviejo staff members stopped him, and didn't exactly look too concerned about hitting someone while behind the wheel. While Caicedo likely woke up with a bruise on his thigh on Monday morning, he was able to continue and finish the match, which Portoviejo held on to win 1-0. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc68cee6011c3f4e9d59e A new app, The Mall, is building a universal feed for online shopping te 2026-06-01T17:51:08.151Z A new app, The Mall, is building a universal feed for online shopping The Mall lets shoppers build a personalized feed of brands, track sales and drops, and discover products across thousands of retailers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc675ee6011c3f4e9d591 Maricopa County recorder asks judge to hold board of supervisors in civil contempt of court te 2026-06-01T17:50:45.664Z Maricopa County recorder asks judge to hold board of supervisors in civil contempt of court Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc661ee6011c3f4e9d57f 4 years after Supreme Court ruling, more candidates repay campaign loans with post-election cash te 2026-06-01T17:50:25.663Z 4 years after Supreme Court ruling, more candidates repay campaign loans with post-election cash Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc433ee6011c3f4e9d546 Another NATO ally signs onto European nuclear umbrella as continent boosts self-defense te 2026-06-01T17:41:07.034Z Another NATO ally signs onto European nuclear umbrella as continent boosts self-defense France has added a ninth European country to President Emmanuel Macron's growing nuclear deterrence initiative as European governments move to take on a larger role in its own defense following years of pressure from President Donald Trump to shoulder more of NATO's security burden. Norway announced Wednesday that it will join France's so-called "forward deterrence" initiative, becoming the latest country to participate in discussions over how France's nuclear arsenal could contribute to European security. The effort also includes Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Greece and the United Kingdom. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stressed that "our deterrence will continue to be provided by NATO" and said France had consulted both NATO and the U.S. as the initiative expanded. EUROPE STEPS UP TO FUND ITS OWN DEFENSE, PROVIDE SECURITY FOR UKRAINE AFTER TRUMP THREATS The expansion comes as European governments race to strengthen its militaries amid concerns that Russia could eventually push beyond Ukraine and threaten NATO territory. It also marks another step in Macron's effort to position France at the center of a more self-reliant European security framework as NATO allies increase defense spending and military cooperation. It also follows years of warnings from Trump that the U.S. should not continue carrying a disproportionate share of Europe's defense burden. "If they don't pay, I'm not going to defend them," Trump said in 2025 when discussing NATO allies that fail to meet defense spending commitments. Trump repeatedly has argued that European countries relied too heavily on American military power while underinvesting in their own defenses. At NATO's summit in The Hague earlier in 2026, alliance members agreed to a new goal of spending 5% of GDP on defense and defense-related investments by 2035, a dramatic increase from NATO's longstanding 2% benchmark. France has not announced plans to permanently station nuclear weapons in nations participating in the initiative and retains sole authority over any decision involving its nuclear arsenal. Instead, participating countries will take part in discussions, planning and exercises related to French nuclear deterrence while France signals that the security of its European partners is increasingly tied to its own. Macron also has said participating countries could temporarily host French strategic air forces as part of the initiative. Macron has increasingly positioned France as a leader in Europe's push to take greater responsibility for its own security. France is the European Union's only nuclear-armed country, and the French president has argued that France's nuclear deterrent should play a larger role in protecting the continent as governments across Europe increase military spending and expand defense cooperation. MOCKING HIM AS 'MICRON,' RUSSIA WARNS MACRON AGAINST MAKING NUCLEAR 'THREATS' France built an independent nuclear deterrent during the Cold War under President Charles de Gaulle. France conducted its first nuclear test in 1960 and developed its own arsenal in part to ensure the country would never be entirely dependent on Washington for its security. The arrangement leaves open questions about exactly what commitments France is making. For decades, Europe's ultimate nuclear backstop has been the U.S. which stations nuclear weapons in several NATO countries including Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands as part of the alliance's broader deterrence posture. France's proposal is less explicit, seeking to strengthen deterrence by making Russia consider the possibility that threats against European allies could implicate French security interests without offering a formal nuclear guarantee. The initiative highlights how some European governments are looking to strengthen regional defense arrangements even as the U.S. remains NATO's dominant military power and primary nuclear guarantor. It also comes as Trump and Macron continue a relationship marked by both cooperation and public disagreements. In March, Trump rated Macron an "8 out of 10" as an ally while discussing French support for a U.S.-led effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz. "Not perfect, but it's France," Trump said. "We don't expect perfect." At the same time, Macron has increasingly pushed for Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defense and has publicly broken with Washington on several foreign policy issues, including criticism of U.S. military actions in the Middle East. Those tensions reflect a broader challenge facing NATO as European governments seek to strengthen their own military capabilities while continuing to rely heavily on the United States for much of the alliance's military power and nuclear deterrence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc409ee6011c3f4e9d528 Accused of a crime after shooting a migrant in Minnesota, ICE agent is arrested in South Texas te 2026-06-01T17:40:25.112Z Accused of a crime after shooting a migrant in Minnesota, ICE agent is arrested in South Texas Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc1faee6011c3f4e9d519 US attack clicks in pre-World Cup win over Senegal, but wobbly defense means Mauricio Pochettino has work to do te 2026-06-01T17:31:38.634Z US attack clicks in pre-World Cup win over Senegal, but wobbly defense means Mauricio Pochettino has work to do CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Twelve days before its 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, the United States delivered one of its most complete performances under Mauricio Pochettino.  Christian Pulisic ended a five-month scoring drought and added an assist in Sunday’s 3-2 victory over Senegal, a team that had lost just once in its previous 30 matches. But the victory was not perfect. Defensive mistakes remained a concern. The U.S. let an early 2-0 lead slip away, looked vulnerable in defensive transitions and failed to firmly put the game away when it had the chance. But between Pulisic’s resurgence, an explosive attack, initiative to control the game and a tactical performance that reflected Pochettino’s vision, the U.S. walked away with exactly what it needed most: confidence. “Always it’s better to win,” Pochettino said after the game. “It’s important to get good feelings. Overall, it was a positive day, but we are conscious now about things that we need to improve.” The Americans controlled possession for long stretches, pressed Senegal high up the field and generated five goals overall, though two were disallowed. Senegal coach Pape Thiaw admitted afterward that the intensity caught his team off guard. “We like to play with the ball, but the U.S. surprised us by taking the ball from us and being extremely aggressive, which didn’t make us look good because we weren’t expecting that,” Thiaw said. For a team still fine-tuning ahead of its World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12, the match offered the clearest picture yet of how Pochettino wants the U.S. to play – and a number of insights into how the tournament could unfold. Senegal fans cheer after Sadio Mané scored the team’s first goal in a friendly match with the U.S. ahead of the World Cup on May 31, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.. (Photo by Janes Reyes/Cronkite News) Charlotte delivers a World Cup atmosphere For one afternoon, Charlotte provided a glimpse of what the World Cup could look like this summer. The announced crowd of 57,741 nearly filled the 75,000-seat Bank of America Stadium.. Most of the fans backed the United States, though thousands of Senegalese fans were on hand, too, creating an atmosphere players repeatedly mentioned after the match. “It was electric,” Pulisic said. “The energy today in Charlotte was incredible,” said center back Mark McKenzie. “To walk into the stadium and feel that, was huge and it gave us a boost in large periods of this game.” The large turnout for a mere tuneup match also showed the depth of the U.S. fan base. “To see 60,000 people out there supporting us, it’s a testament to their belief in not only us as a senior team but across the federation – the youth national teams all the way up to the women’s national team,” McKenzie said. The support extended to Senegal as well. Thiaw called the turnout from the Senegalese diaspora in the United States “extraordinary.” “It is a pleasure to know that we have a large community here in the United States,” he said. “These are people who love their country and love their national team. Everywhere we go, we see them and they come out to visit us.” Sebastian Berhalter (left) and Folarin Balogun celebrate after Balogun scores the winning goal of the 3-2 pre-World Cup friendly match with Senegal on May 31, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by Janes Reyes/ Cronkite News) Pulisic ends drought, sparks the attack Pulisic entered Sunday without a goal in five months. By halftime, the AC Milan forward had reminded everyone why he remains one of the most important players in the American attack. The opening goal came in the seventh minute after the U.S. quickly moved the ball through midfield. Pulisic found Sergiño Dest arriving from the right and the PSV Eindhoven wing-back finished the move to give the Americans an early lead. But Pulisic has notched plenty of assists since his last goal, and the pressure remained high on “Captain America.” Just 13 minutes later, Ricardo Pepi played a perfectly weighted pass behind Senegal’s defense. Pulisic timed his run, rounded goalkeeper Mory Diaw and calmly finished with an empty net to double the U.S. advantage – ending a scoring drought that dated back to his last goal for AC Milan on Dec. 28. As soon as the ball crossed the line, Pulisic’s body language told the story: relief rather than wild celebration in the clenched fists and primal scream. “That was what he needed. I’m so happy for him, so happy for everyone,” Pochettino said after the match. “After a long time without scoring, it’s important for our players knowing the preparation for the World Cup.” McKenzie said Pulisic’s breakthrough felt inevitable. “It was always brewing,” he said. “It was on the horizon and it was just a matter of getting over the line.” U.S. and Senegal fans cheer at their pre-World Cup friendly match May 31, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The U.S. Men’s National Team won 3-2. (Photo by Janes Reyes/Cronkite News) Doubts linger on starting lineup The U.S. attack gave fans plenty to cheer for, but it didn’t end the dilemma facing Pochettino: who to start in the No. 9 role for the U.S. Men’s National Team when the World Cup begins? Pepi and Folarin Balogun offered two very different alternatives, giving the coach flexibility depending on the opponent and game situation. Pepi frequently dropped into midfield, drifted into wide spaces and made diagonal runs behind defenders. His movement created space for teammates and helped connect the attack. His assist on Pulisic’s goal highlighted his ability to create as well as finish. Balogun, meanwhile, looked every bit the penalty-box striker. Monaco’s forward consistently occupied center backs, attacked dangerous spaces inside the area, and finished clinically when opportunities arrived. After Senegal fought back to a 2-2 tie, Balogun restored the lead with the eventual game-winning goal. He also had another goal disallowed and was involved in several dangerous attacking sequences. Midfielder Weston McKennie credited familiarity for the chemistry the group showed in the final third. “We’ve all played together countless times, and we all know what we like,” he said. “The more you know your players and the more you get what they like and don’t like, I think it makes it much easier to play.” The performances reinforced something Pochettino has emphasized throughout camp – the value of flexibility and options. “We saw the commitment of everyone there,” he said. “We have players that have enormous talent. But the important thing … is also for the fans that really believe in us.” Pochettino’s vision emerges Beyond the win, Sunday’s performance may have been the strongest example yet of what Pochettino wants the USMNT to become. The Americans pressed aggressively, won the ball high up the field and consistently looked to attack quickly once possession was recovered. The approach disrupted Senegal’s rhythm and prevented one of Africa’s strongest teams from controlling possession “We are a team that likes to have the ball,” Thiaw said, and “we didn’t have it very much.” McKenzie said adaptability remains central to the team’s identity. “It’s all about what the game calls for,” he said. “Sometimes it’s playing out of the back, sometimes it’s being more direct. Honestly, it’s playing for what the game calls for. We adapt depending on the rival.” The U.S. not only controlled large stretches of the match but also created significantly more danger in front of goal than Senegal managed to do. In addition to its three goals, and the two more finishes ruled out, they hit the post once. McKennie said converting chances was one of the biggest differences from previous performances. “We tend to, for 35 or 40 minutes, dominate a game and have high pressure,” he said. “What was different this time is that we converted on the chances that we had.” Defensive concerns remain As impressive as the attack looked, the match also reinforced concerns that still surround the U.S. defense. Senegal scored twice despite spending long stretches without control of the game. Sadio Mané cut the deficit before halftime and later capitalized on another defensive mistake to level the score at 2-2. When asked on how Senegal generated its opportunities, Pochettino pointed directly to his own team’s errors. “Through our mistakes,” he said. “Of course, they have quality and very good players.” McKenzie identified defensive transitions as one of the areas requiring improvement. “Playing out of the back comes with some risk. Being strong in that defensive transition against attackers and teams that can hurt you will be important,” he said. Midfielder Tyler Adams echoed that assessment.“There’s a lot of pieces that we can still do a lot better. I think we could have also scored more goals,” he said.  Competition remains open After a strong first-half performance, Pochettino replaced 10 of the 11 starters, spreading the playing time throughout the roster. The move by the Argentine coach reflected both the depth of the roster and the competition that still exists within the squad. Pochettino highlighted midfielder Sebastian Berhalter as an example. “He’s a monster in how professional he is,” Pochettino said. “He deserved to be in the roster.” The internal competition may be one of the team’s biggest strengths. “Everybody needs the ability to go out there and showcase what they can do,” McKenzie said. “It shows the collective group that we have, the 26 guys all pushing in the same direction.” McKennie viewed the coach’s wholesale changes as a reflection of a healthy internal competition. “Every player is here with a common goal, a common mission,” he said. “Everybody wants to show that when that first 11 goes out there, they want to be part of it.” Senegal leaves Charlotte with questions Senegal arrived in Charlotte with the expectations of a team widely considered among Africa’s strongest World Cup contenders.  The Lions of Teranga had won their last seven games and all but one of the last 30. And they were eager to make a statement after months of controversy.  In March, the Confederation of African Football stripped them of the Africa Cup of Nations title, ruling they had forfeited a 1-0 victory over Morocco after walking off the field to protest a penalty call.  Thiaw admitted that Sunday’s game didn’t unfold as hoped. The U.S. dictated much of the match. Senegal struggled to establish possession, found little rhythm in midfield and spent long stretches defending against waves of pressure. “We weren’t expecting that, it definitely made us look uncomfortable,” Thiaw said. Senegal’s coach credited the Americans’ intensity with making his team uncomfortable and preventing the possession-oriented game they had prepared for. Despite the defeat, he expressed confidence that Senegal’s supporters would continue backing the team as it prepares for the World Cup. “Now, it is up to us to make them proud, win our matches and have a great World Cup,” he said. “I believe the diaspora here in the United States supports us deeply.” The defeat does little to change expectations surrounding the Lions of Teranga, though they left Charlotte with plenty to analyze. Senegal’s final opportunity to make adjustments comes June 9 in a friendly against Saudi Arabia, before opening its World Cup campaign June 16 against 2022 runner-up France. A step forward before Germany The United States now turns its attention to Chicago. A friendly with Germany on June 6 will provide one final tuneup before its tournament opener with Paraguay on June 12 – a final measuring stick to show that Sunday’s performance was not an exception. There are still “obvious things that we need to improve,” Pochettino said, but the signs Sunday were encouraging.  Players agreed. “We wanted to come out with a lot of energy,” captain Tim Ream said. “We wanted to set the tone for what the summer could be for us.” The post US attack clicks in pre-World Cup win over Senegal, but wobbly defense means Mauricio Pochettino has work to do appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc1dbee6011c3f4e9d4e6 Odell Beckham Jr signs with Giants in Big Blue reunion te 2026-06-01T17:31:07.275Z Odell Beckham Jr signs with Giants in Big Blue reunion Odell Beckham Jr. signed with the New York Giants on Monday, marking a reunion eight years after the team traded him to the Cleveland Browns. There’s no guarantee Beckham will be on the 53-man roster when September rolls around. For now, he’ll be added depth to a team that may not have Malik Nabers back before Week 1 following a knee injury he suffered last season. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Beckham also sat out the entire 2025 season as he worked to get in shape for an NFL roster. He played nine games for the Miami Dolphins in 2024, making nine catches for 55 yards. "The thing I love about Odell is right now he's in such a good place in terms of his humility," Giants head coach John Harbaugh said in April when Beckham worked out for the team before the draft. "He wants to be part of a team. He wants to contribute. He wants to help the young guys. That's what he's talking about doing. He still thinks he has some juice, and he looked good in the workout. You still got to be able to play. It's not going to be the old Odell. It's going to be a different version, the 2.0 Odell I guess you would say." Harbaugh coached Beckham when the two were with the Baltimore Ravens in 2023. Beckham played 14 games that year, coming off a torn ACL he suffered in Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams. He had 35 catches for 565 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games in 2023. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Giants selected Beckham with the No. 12 pick of the 2014 draft out of LSU. He quickly emerged as one of the most dynamic receivers in the league and his numbers were on par with Jerry Rice before injuries and general disarray plagued his time with the team. Beckham made one of the greatest catches in NFL history, battling through a pass interference penalty to make a wild touchdown grab against the Dallas Cowboys. He had 390 catches for 5,476 yards and 44 touchdowns while with Big Blue for the first five years of his career. He was a Pro Bowler three times and the 2014 Offensive Rookie of the Year. For all his faults, Beckham was named one of the top 100 Giants players of all time by an independent committee, according to the team. Right now, he would join a team that has Nabers, Darius Slayton, Calvin Austin III, Darnell Mooney and rookie Malachi Fields on the depth chart. The team also added Braxton Berrios to the roster. If the Jaxson Dart-Abdul Carter controversy wasn’t going to make training camp fun, having a veteran like Beckham around certainly will. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dc1b1ee6011c3f4e9d4cb Grand Theft Auto V cheat service gets hacked, exposing thousands of gamers te 2026-06-01T17:30:25.279Z Grand Theft Auto V cheat service gets hacked, exposing thousands of gamers Hackers stole usernames, hashed passwords, and other data from a service that allowed players to cheat in Grand Theft Auto V. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dbf6fee6011c3f4e9d490 Nancy Guthrie likely targeted by local worker who assumed family was wealthy, says veteran investigator te 2026-06-01T17:20:47.024Z Nancy Guthrie likely targeted by local worker who assumed family was wealthy, says veteran investigator LAS VEGAS — A leading forensic scientist who spent decades with one of the country's largest medical examiner's offices told Fox News Digital over the weekend that she believes Nancy Guthrie may have been targeted by a local worker who assumed the victim's family had money. "I find it flabbergasting that anyone would take a woman her age, but what I think is probably the case is that someone in the area, maybe a handyman, maybe a service person, had known, had found out that Mrs. Guthrie was the mother of Savannah Guthrie and said, 'Oh, she must be rich,'" Barbara Butcher said Saturday, speaking on the sidelines of CrimeCon Las Vegas. "So this person is not well." Butcher, a longtime medicolegal death investigator and the host of Oxygen's "The Death Investigator," also said the lack of a credible ransom demand raises concerns that Guthrie may have died shortly after the alleged abduction due to shock or an underlying medical condition, leading the suspect to hide evidence and vanish before the case could be resolved. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "My second thought was that after time, when there was no valid ransom demand or any information forthcoming that it's probably likely that Mrs. Guthrie died of shock, fright, heart disease, whatever it was, very soon after being taken from her home," she added. "And that's just horrifying to me...and so now this kidnapper had nothing and probably, unfortunately, took her body into the desert and buried her there." INTERNET USER SEARCHED FOR NANCY GUTHRIE'S ADDRESS AND DAUGHTER'S SALARY BEFORE 'TODAY' HOST'S MOTHER VANISHED Guthrie is believed to have been taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona, in the early hours of Feb. 1. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB She is the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, whose family offered to meet ransom demands sent to TMZ in February. Despite that, Guthrie's whereabouts remain unknown. The family is urging anyone with information to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI. There is a combined reward of more than $1.2 million for information that breaks the case. Anonymous tips can also be sent to Tucson's Crime Stoppers affiliate, 88-Crime, at 1-520-882-7463. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dbd55ee6011c3f4e9d445 Street fight between two large and in charge ladies leaves one bleeding from the face after being kicked te 2026-06-01T17:11:49.428Z Street fight between two large and in charge ladies leaves one bleeding from the face after being kicked The fight was brief and it was violent. Two large and in charge ladies were involved in a street fight in West Hollywood early Saturday morning that left one of the big-boned women bleeding from her face. The video of the two, which captures punches, hair pulling, one of them being thrown onto the sidewalk and kicked in the face, was round three according to the person who recorded the action. Musician Tyler Garrett, who captured the fight’s bloody ending, told The California Post that witnesses had gotten "tired of separating them and let them go at it." They had stepped in twice prior and weren't going to do it again. These ladies had to settle their differences. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The third time these two went at it was enough to declare a winner. As the two squared off and punched each other on a crowded sidewalk, the shoeless woman in what appeared to be a headlock pulled off an incredible move. A move I would have bet neither of them had the ability to execute. She drops her hips, grabs hold of the other woman’s hair, then slings her opponent to the concrete below. Whatever chance of her being controlled in what turned out to be, at best, a loose headlock was gone. A HEATED HOT DOG VENDOR TURF WAR LEADS TO A SIDEWALK BRAWL BETWEEN TWO FEMALE WIENER SLINGERS As the only one of the two still standing, she now had the advantage. She delivered a few punches to her downed opponent, avoided a desperate kick before using her shoeless right foot to land a couple of kicks to the face of the downed woman she can be heard calling a "hoe." The fight was over. The woman on the sidewalk got up, staggered around and revealed that she was bleeding from the face. Whatever they were fighting over no longer mattered. The streets of West Hollywood had declared a winner and she was a feisty above-average size woman who wasn’t wearing any shoes. Early Saturday morning, that corner belonged to her. She let everyone know that you didn’t want to mess with her, because no matter the size, she could ragdoll you. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dbd41ee6011c3f4e9d43c Hiker discovers body of missing New Mexico nuclear lab worker, police say te 2026-06-01T17:11:29.387Z Hiker discovers body of missing New Mexico nuclear lab worker, police say One of the bodies of the 11 mysteriously missing persons that had potential ties to U.S. nuclear secrets or rocket technology has been discovered by a hiker in a New Mexico national forest. Police have identified the remains of Melissa Casias, 54, a missing Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) worker. Her disappearance became part of a wider swirl of speculation over scientists and lab-linked employees who vanished or died under unclear circumstances that spurred President Donald Trump's attention and a House Oversight Committee investigation. The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was informed Thursday that the hiker found Casias in the McGaffey Ridge area of the Carson National Forest with a handgun alongside her remains, according to a NMSPBI Facebook post late Saturday night. "The cause and manner of death have not yet been determined," according to police, which noted the Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI) identified the remains as those of Casias and are conducting "further anthropological examination." WHITE HOUSE REVIEWING CASES OF MISSING, DEAD SCIENTISTS FOR POSSIBLE LINKS AS 11TH PERSON IDENTIFIED Casias, from Taos, New Mexico, and Anthony Chavez worked at LANL, a leading nuclear research facility in New Mexico, and both were among those marked as suspiciously missing by FBI and House Oversight investigations. "The New Mexico State Police extend their deepest condolences to the Casias and Mondragon families during this difficult time," the agency wrote in its release. Casias was reported missing June 25, 2025, after she failed to arrive at work and did not return home after visiting her daughter at work, police said. Her family later found that her purse, identification and cellphones had been left behind, prompting concern for her welfare and a missing person investigation. DEFENSE DEPARTMENT SCIENTIST’S ACCIDENTAL DEATH RAISES QUESTIONS AS PROBE INTO MISSING SCIENTISTS GROWS State police said the investigation remains active and ongoing. In an April 20 letter to FBI Direct Kash Patel, the House Oversight Committee said it was investigating "recent unconfirmed public reporting" alleging that people connected to "U.S. nuclear secrets or rocket technology" had died or vanished in recent years. MISSING GENERAL, SCIENTIST DEATHS TIED TO SECRET US WORK PROMPT WHITE HOUSE PROBE "Public reports raise questions about a possible sinister connection between a string of mysterious deaths and disappearances which began in 2023," House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., and Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., wrote in a release seeking information from federal agencies. The committee’s release said the reported cases included the two LANL, two affiliated with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, an MIT scientist who worked on nuclear fusion – shot by the Brown University mass shooter – a pharmaceutical researcher and a government contractor who worked at a nuclear weapons component production facility. Authorities have not announced any link between Casias’ death and the other cases and speculated they were not linked. The House letters also described the reporting under review as unconfirmed. REP BURLISON DEMANDS FBI PROBE AFTER TOP US SCIENTISTS VANISH OR TURN UP DEAD Casias’ disappearance had prompted a Missing Endangered Advisory from New Mexico authorities after she was last seen in the Taos area. She was 53 years old at the time. The discovery in Carson National Forest now closes the search for Casias, but not the investigation into how she died and whose handgun was found beside her. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dbd2dee6011c3f4e9d433 Marine combat veteran bets big on Hispanic outreach in bid to flip Dem-held House seat te 2026-06-01T17:11:09.435Z Marine combat veteran bets big on Hispanic outreach in bid to flip Dem-held House seat A congressional candidate in New Mexico is betting that his Hispanic ties — and military background — are just the thing historically Democratic voters will need to go Republican in the fall. "I connect with them on that level. They wanted somebody with law enforcement or military experience, which, you now know, I have both," Greg Cunningham said, referring to the Hispanic community in the state’s 2nd Congressional District. "One of the reasons that I decided to run — that I feel so strongly about this is, you know, Hispanic culture is at its core a conservative culture." Cunningham’s hope that the GOP can win over the Hispanic vote, a historically Democratic voting bloc, continues longstanding efforts from Republicans to flip the script among minorities, especially in fringe districts that could decide the balance of power in 2026. That’s especially true in New Mexico’s second congressional district — currently held by Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M. It’s one of thirteen that voted for President Donald Trump in 2024, but that sent a Democratic representative to Congress anyway. The Cook Political Report indicates the district "leans" Democratic, despite a D+0 rating. Cunningham, who became the default GOP candidate after a lone primary challenger dropped out in April, will be the first new GOP candidate voters will consider since 2018. Former Rep. Yvette Herrell, who has been the candidate since then, last lost in 2024 by 4.2% to Vasquez. Cunningham believes his background is uniquely suited to the challenges of the district. A Marine reconnaissance veteran who served in combat, Cunningham joined the Albuquerque Police Department, spent years on patrol and narcotics, worked as a DEA task force officer on federal drug and cartel cases and later operated in undercover roles before transitioning into private security. TRUMP MAKES PLAY FOR BLUE-LEANING STATE AS HE BRIEFLY DETOURS FROM THE BATTLEGROUNDS "I love Yvette Herrell, but I am a different person in every way, shape, and form. And what I bring to CD2 and to this race is exactly what we need," Cunningham said. Specifically, Cunningham believes that his background will help address high levels of crime and narcotics that have persisted despite lowered levels of illegal immigration. "The human invasion portion of that equation is solved. The law enforcement, human trafficking, narcotics trafficking, all of those challenges are the same exact challenges that I faced when I worked down there 20 years ago. Nothing has changed," Cunningham said. But more than his practical knowledge and experience, Cunningham said he hopes to appeal to values central to the Hispanic community. "We value our families, we value our culture, we value our faith. And so, I think when you take Republican or Democrat, take the donkey or the elephant out of it, and you start speaking to people on a core level, who are you?" Cunningham said. HOUSE GOP RUSHES TO COURT CRITICAL VOTING BLOC WHILE FACING UPHILL MIDTERM BATTLE "We all want the very same things," he added. New Mexico is roughly 50% Hispanic, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Like all Democratic strongholds and competitive districts, Cunningham believes half the battle will be convincing voters that Republicans can secure the seat in the first place. "I just have to convince [New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District] why we can win this," Cunningham said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dbd02ee6011c3f4e9d415 U of A New Start program helps tucson students transition to college te 2026-06-01T17:10:26.396Z U of A New Start program helps tucson students transition to college U of A New Start program helps tucson students transition to college nprevenas Mon, 1 Jun 2026 - 09:48 U of A New Start program helps tucson students transition to college Today The University of Arizona is renewing its long-running New Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dbaf2ee6011c3f4e9d3f6 Measles, whooping cough spike amid low vaccination rates te 2026-06-01T17:01:38.312Z Measles, whooping cough spike amid low vaccination rates Vaccine hesitancy fed by misinformation is causing new surges of measles and whooping cough, while COVID-19 hotspots persist in some states and a new threat looms from an Ebola outbreak in central Africa. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dbad5ee6011c3f4e9d3d3 Jill Biden confronted on touting Joe's debate showing despite thinking he may have had a stroke onstage te 2026-06-01T17:01:09.992Z Jill Biden confronted on touting Joe's debate showing despite thinking he may have had a stroke onstage Former first lady Jill Biden was confronted during a Monday interview on why she touted her husband's debate performance immediately after his disatrous 2024 showdown with President Donald Trump, despite her worrying at the time that former President Joe Biden had a stroke. On NBC's "Today," co-host Craig Melvin confronted Jill Biden with a clip from after the debate in which she praised her husband in front of a group of supporters for answering all the debate questions. "And in the days and weeks after that, you continued to insist that the president was fine," Melvin said. "How — how do you square thinking that he may have had a stroke with what you were saying in the days and weeks after? How do you square those two?" Biden said she saw that Joe appeared to be OK and noted that he acknowledged he had messed up as they prepared to go to another event. FORMER JILL BIDEN SPOKESMAN CLAIMS EX-FIRST LADY IS TRYING TO 'CHANGE THE TAPE' AFTER 2024 DEBATE ADMISSION "I know we're going into another event, or we have two more to do, and I'm, my mind is racing," Biden said. "What do I say to him? What do I say to him? I'm his wife, I've got to lift him up. So, we go to the next event and I'm thinking, 'What do I say that will lift him up that is true?' I want to say the things that are true. And so I said, you know, 'You answered every question.'" Melvin noted, "That's a pretty low bar." "Well, and so, you know, I had to sort of lift him up," Biden continued. "I mean, I'm his wife. I'm not going to get out on the stage there and say, 'Joe, you really screwed that up.' I mean, and we have all our supporters there. So, you know, that was my, that's who we are. I mean, I had to support him. I couldn't come out and I mean, really, publicly say, 'Joe, you did a terrible job in that debate.'" WHAT TO DO IF SOMEONE IS HAVING A STROKE, AFTER JILL BIDEN REVEALED DEBATE-NIGHT FEARS During an interview that aired last week, the former first lady revealed that she thought her husband was having a stroke during the debate in 2024. "I wasn’t horrified, I was frightened," Biden recalled in a recent interview. "I had never, ever seen Joe like that before or since. I don’t know what happened. As I watched it, I said, ‘Oh my God, he’s having a stroke.’ It scared me to death," she said. The former president's debate performance ultimately led to his decision to drop out of the race. Melvin also confronted Jill Biden on whether she wished she would have encouraged him to just serve one term as president. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "You're his closest confidant. You're described as Joe's gut check. If you could go back in a time machine and do it all over again, would you have encouraged him, maybe, to not run again?" Melvin asked. Jill responded, "You know, as I look back, would I want to put Joe through the hurt and the pain that we felt during that time? Never." "But it had to be his decision, Craig," she said. "It had to be his decision alone, because he had to live with that decision the rest of his life. I couldn't say, 'Joe, do this' or 'Joe, do that.' It was his decision to run in the first place — only his — even though the family had their input, especially the grandchildren. But, you know, it was his decision to get out." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dbaadee6011c3f4e9d3c4 Judge Rejects Defense Request to Close Hearings in Charlie Kirk Murder Case te 2026-06-01T17:00:29.515Z Judge Rejects Defense Request to Close Hearings in Charlie Kirk Murder Case A Utah judge, Tony Graf, ruled against the defense’s effort to bar the public from a preliminary hearing but did restrict access to some evidence Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db87dee6011c3f4e9d36d Netflix releases bone-chilling preview for new thriller series 'I Will Find You' starring Sam Worthington te 2026-06-01T16:51:09.356Z Netflix releases bone-chilling preview for new thriller series 'I Will Find You' starring Sam Worthington Netflix's new thriller "I Will Find You" looks very intriguing. Basic info: 'DUTTON RANCH' STAR NATALIE ALYN LIND STIRS UP SPECULATION ABOUT SHOW'S FUTURE WITH SIMPLE COMMENTS There's nothing that gets the blood pumping like a great thriller-mystery, and it appears that's exactly what Netflix has cooked up. ‘REMINDERS OF HIM’ DIRECTOR SAYS PRISON DOESN’T DEFINE A PERSON’S WORTH The preview paints a very dark journey as the hunt for the truth about a young boy and a man wrongly convicted of murder unfolds. Give the preview a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. That preview is a shot of adrenaline straight to the chest. Something tells me that Netflix is about to have a massive hit on its hands. Plus, the cast is stacked with Sam Worthington and Britt Lower leading the way. Both are extremely talented, and both command the screen whenever they're on it. Now, they're linking up for a very dark and fast-paced mystery on Netflix. What do you think of the preview? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com, and you can check out "I Will Find You" starting July 18 on Netflix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db853ee6011c3f4e9d354 Zigging when most are zagging, ex-Meta CTO raises $250M climate fund te 2026-06-01T16:50:27.832Z Zigging when most are zagging, ex-Meta CTO raises $250M climate fund Mike Schroepfer's Gigascale Capital has raised a large fund to back founders building climate-friendly solutions for the world's energy and material shortages. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db691ee6011c3f4e9d345 Filip Jakubcik chasing Arizona’s first individual NCAA men’s golf title te 2026-06-01T16:42:57.598Z Filip Jakubcik chasing Arizona’s first individual NCAA men’s golf title Arizona senior Filip Jakubcik’s night before the fourth and final round of the NCAA Division I men’s golf championship consisted of a book to read, a friend to call and a girlfriend with whom to spend time.  There were no rituals to follow – just a simple schedule before another round of golf with his teammates. Even so, that round on Monday morning at Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California could be the most important round of his life. Following a strong first three rounds in which he shot 68, 66 and 72, Jakubcik finds himself tied for second place with Alabama’s William Jennings, both sitting at 10-under-par. They trail Oklahoma State’s Preston Stout by one stroke. “I’ll go eat dinner with the team and then go to bed fairly early,” Jakubcik said Sunday. “I’m not superstitious and there’s not a single thing I do every day before a round that keeps me from playing good or helps me play good.” Jakubcik credits his touch around the green for his early-weekend success. “I would say, honestly, putting,” Jakubcik said. “It’s usually more ball striking, and putting can be very good this week, so that definitely helps.” In the 92-year history of Arizona golf, no Wildcat has won the individual championship. The program did see success in 1992 when it won its only team championship with a group that featured 2003 U.S. Open champion Jim Furyk. Arizona State’s Phil Mickelson won the individual championship that same year. Thirty-four years later, Jakubcik would love to help deliver the second team championship for Arizona, which sat in a tie for fourth place at 8-under, 14 strokes behind Auburn and 11 behind Texas. He’d also like to win one on his own.  His teammate and roommate of four years, Zach Pollo, believes that Jakubcik can get the job done. “He’s been great all four years,” Pollo said. “We’ve roomed together for all four of them and we push each other really well. I think it’s just showing up, you know, interactions, always being out there practicing. I think that we just instill that in the other guys.” Jakubcik said neither he nor Pollo is the rah-rah type. “I’m pretty soft-spoken, and he’s even more so, so I wouldn’t say we’re talking too much together,” Jakubcik said. “But he’s a great guy. I’ve had a lot of fun with him throughout those four years, and he works just as hard as I do — that makes a great roommate, great teammate, and a great friend.” Coach Matt Walton said his upperclassmen – especially Jakubcik and Pollo – have led by example. “It’s player-driven for sure,” Walton said. “For coaches, it’s a matter of just keeping the blueprint there and allowing the players to navigate within that blueprint. They hold each other accountable just as much as we do.” For Jakubcik and Pollo, this is their second time participating in the NCAA championships. After falling short in 2024, they are comfortable with the course and know what to expect. “Knowing where to hit it and where not to hit it – that happens with more experience,” Pollo said. “The more you play a course, you just know the ins and outs.” Jakubcik agreed. “Just knowing certain locations I’ve already played on, I have an idea how the course looks even from the tee,” he said. The goal is to win, but the senior leaders said they take a “process over results” mentality. “Obviously we want to win and it’s easy for us to want to win,” Pollo said. “So you almost have to try to not want to win when you’re out there and just focus on one shot at a time and take the outcome.” Jakubcik said he will take that in-the-moment mindset into the final round. “I’m not trying to have any expectations whatsoever,” he said. “Just play my game and whatever happens (Monday) happens. I can’t really control the outcome. All I can control is how I approach (Monday), and I’ll do my best to be OK with whatever happens.” “It would be pretty special, being able to get into the final stroke play round, maybe go even further. Either way, it’s special to us already. Our freshmen are great, and I hope the program’s going to continue being great.”Jakubcik was scheduled to tee off at 12:09 p.m. alongside Stout and UCLA’s Baylor Larrabee. Golf Channel will start its live broadcast at 2:30 p.m. PST. Follow the live stats on https://scoreboard.clippd.com/home. The post Filip Jakubcik chasing Arizona’s first individual NCAA men’s golf title appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db673ee6011c3f4e9d316 Platner still has active account on anonymous app dubbed 'predator's paradise' amid cheating scandal te 2026-06-01T16:42:27.031Z Platner still has active account on anonymous app dubbed 'predator's paradise' amid cheating scandal Senate candidate Graham Platner has not deactivated his account on a private messaging app associated with casual sex and anonymous encounters — despite facing mounting questions over infidelity and the platform’s ties to sexual exploitation.  Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee in Maine’s 2026 Senate race, has an active profile on Kik, an anonymous chatting platform notorious for lax identification methods that have enabled the proliferation of child sexual abuse material.  The profile, reviewed by Fox News Digital, contains a sexually suggestive picture of Platner showing the candidate’s naked torso with a towel draped around his waist. It is unclear when the image was taken, but Platner created the account in 2016.  Platner’s presence on Kik was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, which reported that he sent sexually explicit messages to multiple women while married to his wife Amy Gertner, who wedded Platner in 2023. According to the outlet, Platner’s wife first discovered the adulterous messages in the spring of 2025 and later divulged them to a since-departed campaign official. CORY BOOKER ADMITS GRAHAM PLATNER 'HAS QUESTIONS TO ANSWER' FOLLOWING LATEST SCANDAL Multiple child safety groups have criticized Kik due to its anonymous structure and public group chats that allow strangers to contact each other with little effort. Users only need an email address to create an account, and there is no enforceable age-verification mechanism.  Roughly 70% of the platform’s users are estimated to be between 13 and 24 years old, according to multiple industry reports. The National Center on Sexual Exploitation designated Kik as a "predator’s paradise" in 2023 for being rampant with "predatory behavior and child sexual exploitation."  The watchdog also placed the platform on its "Dirty Dozen" list for facilitating and profiting from sexual exploitation. In 2024, Kik was rated the worst app for severe sexual content, according to Bark, a parental control and online safety platform. Between 2023 and 2025, at least four Maine men were sentenced for distributing child pornography or soliciting nude pictures from underage girls by posing as minors while using Kik. UNEARTHED POSTS SHOW DEM SENATE HOPEFUL PRAISING VULGAR GRAFFITI, MAKING CRUDE PORTA-POTTY ADMISSION It is unclear who Platner messaged on the clandestine platform, but there is no evidence he communicated with minors.  The Platner campaign said over the weekend that he deleted the app from his phone long before The Wall Street Journal's reporting. Gertner released a video slamming the media for reporting on Platner's alleged cheating, which she labeled "gossip" while insisting she has a "great" marriage with the candidate.  "It makes me really angry, disappointed," Gertner said in the video posted Saturday evening. "And I find it really shameful that there’s a group of media outlets and people who are willing to spread gossip instead of talking about real issues that Graham is running on."  Gertner plays a visible role in Platner’s campaign and is financially compensated in a volunteer coordinator role. Platner’s alleged infidelity is the latest incident in a string of controversies that has dogged his insurgent campaign.  The far-left Senate hopeful has previously sparked backlash for posting vulgar messages on a since-deleted Reddit account in which he joked about masturbating in public portable toilets, discussed using satellite phones on an overseas deployment to "cyber f–k" his girlfriend and appeared to defend military personnel who cheat on their spouses. "You don't have much experience with Latin American hookers, do you?" Platner wrote in response to a user concerned about the exploitation of female prostitutes in Colombia. "I've heard that idiotic sentiment made within the confines of the the [sic] military. ‘If you can't remain faithful to your wife, how can you remain faithful to your comrades?’" he wrote in a separate post in response to an article reporting on Secret Service agents paying prostitutes. "Well, I have many good buddies who lied and cheated with women, and yet were straight shooting hard men when it came to their work." "I find it is a sentiment only held by moral relativists who need something to cry about, intelligent people realize they are not mutually exclusive," he went on. Platner also called himself a communist, denigrated rural White people as "racist" and "stupid" and singled out Black people for not tipping well, in since-deleted posts.  He has also faced mounting scrutiny over a Nazi-linked chest tattoo that he has since covered up. Platner said last year he got the black skull-and-crossbones tattoo while out drinking with fellow Marines in 2007 during a period of leave in Croatia and denied knowing the symbol’s Nazi origins. Platner's hand placement notably shields the heavily scrutinized tattoo from view in his Kik account profile. Fox News Digital reached out to the Platner campaign for comment but did not hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db65fee6011c3f4e9d30d Anti-cartel candidate 'The Tiger' channels Trump and Bukele in Colombia election shocker te 2026-06-01T16:42:07.116Z Anti-cartel candidate 'The Tiger' channels Trump and Bukele in Colombia election shocker Colombia’s first-round presidential election, won by tough-talking conservative Abelardo de la Espriella, signaled what analysts describe as a growing backlash across Latin America against leftist governments. The presidential election could carry significant implications for U.S. interests in the region, including drug trafficking, migration and regional stability, as voters increasingly prioritize security, counternarcotics policies and economic stability ahead of a June 21 runoff between de la Espriella and leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda. "For the Trump administration, a Colombia that recommits itself to security cooperation, counternarcotics efforts, and stronger democratic institutions would be a major win and an important step forward towards restoring stability across the Western Hemisphere," Melissa Ford Maldonado of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) told Fox News Digital from Colombia. ANTI-CARTEL HARDLINER CHANNELS TRUMP IN BID TO END COLOMBIA'S LEFTIST ERA IN PIVOTAL ELECTION "What happens in Colombia affects the flow of drugs into American communities, the strength of transnational criminal networks, migration pressures and the broader balance between democratic governments and criminalized regimes throughout the region," she added. The first-round winner, de la Espriella, a conservative lawyer and political outsider known as "El Tigre" ("The Tiger"), has emerged as the face of Colombia's security-focused shift.  An admirer of President Donald Trump and El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, won 43.7% of the vote Sunday, outperforming most polls and advancing to a runoff against left-wing Cepeda, the candidate backed by President Gustavo Petro.  His campaign has centered on a hardline crackdown on criminal organizations, which he argues have flourished under Petro's "Total Peace" policy. In an interview with the Associated Press, de la Espriella pledged to open mega-prisons and take a far more aggressive approach toward criminal groups. "Criminals will either surrender or leave the country," he said. The vote comes as Colombia faces rising violence, expanding criminal organizations and growing criticism of President Gustavo Petro’s "Total Peace" strategy, which sought negotiations with armed groups and criminal networks. AT LEAST 80 PEOPLE KILLED IN NORTHEAST COLOMBIA AS PEACE TALKS FAIL, OFFICIAL SAYS "Colombia heads into a June 21 runoff with armed groups controlling vast stretches of the country, a failed ‘Total Peace’ negotiating strategy leaving communities more exposed than when it began, and a Venezuelan refugee crisis that has overwhelmed the state's already thin capacity to govern its own territory," Daniel Swift, senior research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies told Fox News Digital. Maldonado said Colombia’s election reflects a wider political shift taking place across Latin America. "This election is part of a broader trend across Latin America, where voters are increasingly rejecting the failed promises of the left in favor of security, sovereignty and economic opportunity," she said. ECUADOR'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION GOES TO RUNOFF BETWEEN CONSERVATIVE INCUMBENT, LEFTIST LAWYER "We’ve seen it in Argentina, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Honduras, Costa Rica and now increasingly in Colombia." Swift agreed the election results reflect a broader regional trend. He said with de la Espriella outperforming "every poll, with security at the top of every voter's mind — confirms that Colombia is part of a broader regional reckoning: Latin Americans are losing patience with governments that cannot provide security," Swift said. Maldonado said the results reflected mounting frustration with the country’s direction under Petro. "Years of growing insecurity, rising coca cultivation, expanding criminal organizations, and concessions to armed groups have left many Colombian people frustrated with the direction of the country," she added. The June 21 runoff is expected to focus heavily on security policy, organized crime and Colombia’s future relationship with the United States under the Trump administration. Maldonado argues it "offers Colombia an opportunity to begin reversing course and reestablish a principle that should have never been up for debate: criminal organizations should be confronted, not negotiated with." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db64bee6011c3f4e9d304 US Mint Unveils World Cup 2026 Coins And Collectors — Even Incredibly Casual Ones Like Me — Are Ready te 2026-06-01T16:41:47.115Z US Mint Unveils World Cup 2026 Coins And Collectors — Even Incredibly Casual Ones Like Me — Are Ready Back in the day, I was all about collecting state quarters. However, that was the extent of my flirtation with numismatics.  I wasn't even into the fancy, valuable stuff. I just really dug that Indiana had an Indy car on its quarter. This now has me thinking about going and bugging my local bank tellers so I can get my grubby paws on the slick commemorative coins that will be coming out to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! In case you haven't heard (if that's true, where the hell have you been?), the United States is hosting the biggest sporting event in the world this summer, along with Canada and Mexico. "The FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Program presents a unique opportunity to create a lasting legacy for the sport of soccer in the United States while celebrating one of the world’s most unifying global events," Mint Director Paul Hollis said in a statement. "The Mint is honored to release these commemorative coin designs, which reflect the sport’s extraordinary global reach and its accessibility to people of all ages and skill levels." Three designs have been unveiled and will be used on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin and a half-dollar clad coin.  "We are delighted to see the designs of this special series of official FIFA World Cup 2026 commemorative coins, which offers football fans a truly unique way to celebrate the global game’s most iconic tournament," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said. USMNT star Christian Pulisic finally ends lengthy goal drought in win over Senegal On top of being a cool collectible or memento from such a big event, the surcharges from the coins will be used to help grow soccer in the United States. Alright, well, I might need to find myself one of those little book things that you pop the coins into, like I had for my state quarters. Unlike that one, though, I think I can complete this set of three coins. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db637ee6011c3f4e9d2fb Mamdami marks Pride Month, says honoring 'queer and transgender' contributions would take more than 30 days te 2026-06-01T16:41:27.122Z Mamdami marks Pride Month, says honoring 'queer and transgender' contributions would take more than 30 days New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the beginning of June's Pride Month with a Monday post on X, saying it would take longer than just one month to honor the ways in which "queer and transgender" residents have benefited the city over time. "It would take far more than a month to honor the contributions of queer and transgender New Yorkers," Mamdani wrote. "From the Cercle Hermaphroditos in 1895, the first trans advocacy group in the United States, to the drag balls of the Harlem Renaissance, to the Stonewall uprising, to the Lesbian Herstory Archives, to ACT UP!, founded in 1987 as queer people fought for their lives while the Reagan administration looked away, New York City's history has long been shaped by queer and trans New Yorkers," he continued. 'THIS IS NOT THE NEW YORK CITY I KNEW': JEWS, MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS UNITE AT ANTI-MAMDANI RALLY "To all our queer and trans neighbors: you deserve a City where you can afford to live safely, openly, and joyfully. Happy Pride, New York City," he added. The Democratic National Committee also issued a post on X marking June's Pride Month, stating, "Love openly. Live authentically. Happy Pride!" NYPD COMMISSIONER 'PROUDLY' LEADS ISRAEL PARADE AS GRAND MARSHAL; MAMDANI BREAKS TRADITION, AVOIDS EVENT Various Democratic figures also expressed their support. "During #PrideMonth we celebrate love, freedom and the courage to live authentically. From San Francisco to communities across our nation, we honor the trailblazers and activists who expanded the promise of equality and pledge to carry on the work they began. Happy #Pride!" former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said in a post on X. MAMDANI'S 'COGE' ROLLOUT GETS DOGE'S ATTENTION AFTER CRITICS SAY HE RIPPED OFF ELON MUSK Former Vice President Kamala Harris declared in a post, "Pride is joy. Pride is courage. Pride is a celebration. And Pride is the ongoing fight to ensure every person can live as their authentic self. This month and every month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and all those continuing the fight for equality. Happy Pride!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db623ee6011c3f4e9d2f2 Jeff Foxworthy says new Fox Nation special could be his last, and he's ending it where he started te 2026-06-01T16:41:07.266Z Jeff Foxworthy says new Fox Nation special could be his last, and he's ending it where he started After decades of making audiences laugh, comedy legend Jeff Foxworthy said Monday that his new Fox Nation special may serve as a full-circle moment for his stand-up career. Foxworthy told "Fox & Friends" that he's not finished with stand-up altogether, but creating a special takes considerable effort, especially the unconventional way he crafted "The Joke's On Me," now streaming on Fox Nation. "I'm not saying I would quit doing stand-up. It's just a lot of work to do a special. And I'd rather hang out with my grandkids," Foxworthy said with a grin. "The Joke's On Me" isn't just an hour of laughs. Foxworthy set out to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the repetitive, creative process of putting a special together — something audiences have seen in documentaries of musicians, but never in the realm of stand-up comedy, he said. FROM ‘SCREAM’ TO STREAM: JAMIE KENNEDY REVEALS HOW HOLLYWOOD LOST ITS WAY AND WHY HE WON'T GIVE UP ON LA "When you commit to doing a special, it's a year. It takes a year of going in comedy clubs every — Wednesday nights, Tuesday nights, you know, trying new things. Is this funny? Is it not funny? And nobody's ever showed that." The comedian has also written dozens of books stemming from his famous "You might be a redneck if..." one-liners. When the idea first struck him, he wrote 10, he told Fox News, and today he estimates he's written over 9,000. FROM SOUTHERN CLUBS TO NETFLIX: HOW CLEAN COMIC DERRICK STROUP IS STOPPING AUDIENCES IN THEIR TRACKS "I didn't think about it being a hook or books. I was just trying to make people laugh. I wrote 10 ways how to tell how you might be a redneck. And the next night, people weren't only laughing, they were pointing at each other." Foxworthy ended his first stand-up special in 1990 with the famous joke, but he's been using different material for the last 20 years of his career, he said. Given that "The Joke's On Me" could be his last special, he saw fit to brush the dust off the old favorite. "I thought, 'Well, this might be the last special I do, because it's a lot of work.' And I'm like, 'If I closed the first one that way, why not tie a bow around it and close the last one that way?'" "The Joke's On Me" is available now on Fox Nation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db5f9ee6011c3f4e9d2da Anthropic files to go public te 2026-06-01T16:40:25.827Z Anthropic files to go public The company said Monday it has filed confidentially for an IPO. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db40aee6011c3f4e9d2b9 The Mark Lamb scandal isn’t just hypocrisy. It’s a Republican Party in moral free fall. te 2026-06-01T16:32:10.703Z The Mark Lamb scandal isn’t just hypocrisy. It’s a Republican Party in moral free fall. Mark Lamb in March 2024. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0) Few things are more predictable in politics than self-proclaimed moral crusaders getting caught in their own hypocrisy. Mark Lamb, the self-described “family man” who built his public image as a gun-slinging Pinal County Sheriff, tough on Mexican cartels and wrapped in “family values,” now finds himself in a sex scandal and accusations involving racist remarks. The 53-year-old Republican, who’s running for Congress in Arizona’s District 5 under the MAGA banner, is a prominent member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But instead of the family man image he carefully cultivated, an Arizona Republic investigation paints a very different picture: sexual affairs, trysts involving his wife, years of sexting with other women and threats to keep it all quiet.   GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE The Republic’s reporting included screenshots of explicit chats, sexual messages and nude photos allegedly sent from Lamb’s cellphone and social media accounts before and during his eight-year tenure as Pinal County Sheriff. I really don’t care about Lamb’s romantic affairs — what happens in his marriage is between him and his wife. But the allegations go far beyond sexual conduct between consenting adults. According to the Republic’s reporting, Lamb threatened a woman by saying he would send state troopers after her if she publicly shared nude photos he had sent her. That isn’t just a marital matter or kinky behavior from a morally corrupt politician. It’s the hypocrisy and the abuse of power by a badge-carrying sheriff. It’s blatant intimidation from a politician who wants to represent a district of nearly 800,000 Arizonans in the U.S. House of Representatives. How’s Lamb responding? Andrew Gould, an attorney for Lamb’s congressional campaign, sent a letter to The Republic dismissing the allegations as “baseless and harmful.” “The campaign is aware that various false, misleading, and potentially defamatory allegations have circulated online for years,” Gould wrote. “They are repeated without verification and often to only cause great reputational and political harm.” But that broad denial raises more questions than it answers anything. What’s specifically false? The trysts involving his wife, that he allegedly set up and then watched? The years of sexting with women? The alleged threats to use law enforcement against a woman to keep their exchanges from coming out? If the reporting truly was “baseless,” you would expect Lamb to be loudly and publicly denying the allegations — on television, in interviews, anywhere he could. You would expect him to say something like the photos are not his, the messages did not come from his phone or that he didn’t know about them.   Instead, Lamb has largely disappeared from public view with just two months before the July 21 GOP primary. Lamb is facing construction firm owner Daniel Keenan. Lamb has Donald Trump’s endorsement and thus remains the favorite to win both the primary and the general election in this heavily MAGA district that includes Queen Creek, Gilbert and Apache Junction. Lamb isn’t just counting on Trump’s endorsement. He’s clearly borrowing from Trump’s political playbook to survive scandals: ignore and wait them out. Trump is an expert on that. He weathered sex scandals and accusations of sexual assault — including a civil judgment against him for sexual abuse and defamation. Lamb is betting MAGA voters will similarly turn a blind eye to his sexting, explicit exchanges and threats. This isn’t just about Lamb’s hypocrisy. It’s the abuse of power of his public standing, his badge, to intimidate women and keep them quiet. And yet, few Republicans are condemning Lamb’s behavior. Rep. Andy Biggs, who’s seeking the GOP nomination for governor and who Lamb aims to replace in CD5, told KTAR he’s “reserving judgment right now.”   Rep. David Schweikert, who’s trailing against Biggs, called him out, saying his stance on Lamb “borders on immoral” and called on Lamb to explain himself. Really, that’s it? This whole thing with Lamb shows yet again the decadence of a movement that embraces candidates who publicly preach righteousness while privately shredding the values they claim to hold. It’s a moral decay of a political movement that invokes God and Christian values but are quick to excuse misconduct, sexual scandals and abuses of power of their own politicians like Lamb. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db3f1ee6011c3f4e9d29a Spencer Pratt rides Big Tech’s rightward wave as latest Silicon Valley titan opens wallet te 2026-06-01T16:31:45.430Z Spencer Pratt rides Big Tech’s rightward wave as latest Silicon Valley titan opens wallet Google co-founder Sergey Brin just became the latest high-profile member of the tech world to throw his financial support behind a Republican. Brin gave Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt a maximum donation of $1,800 on May 27, according to municipal campaign finance records. Other big names in tech making contributions to the mayoral hopeful include Palantir’s chief technology officer, SpaceX’s director of solar production, a communications executive at TikTok, the co-chairman and co-founder of Riot Games, Activision Blizzard former CEO and the Winklevoss twins. Pratt is a registered Republican running in Los Angeles’ nonpartisan mayoral race. The Google co-founder’s donation may be unsurprising to some, as recent reports indicate that he has somewhat soured on California Democrats over their push for an additional tax on billionaires. Brin has also praised the Trump administration for its approach to artificial intelligence by thanking the president for "supporting our companies instead of fighting with them." JEANIE BUSS, SOFIA RICHIE'S HUSBAND AMONG BUSINESS TITANS REPORTEDLY BACKING SPENCER PRATT'S LA MAYORAL RACE The donations add a local front to a broader political realignment in tech, where some of the industry’s most recognizable names, beginning during the 2024 electoral cycle, grew more willing to back Republicans amid fights over taxes and artificial intelligence policy. Los Angeles' mayoral race has become a local flashpoint for that trend, with Brin and other prominent tech figures backing a conservative challenger to shake up governance in one of the nation’s most liberal cities. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who first gained notoriety for accusing Meta co-founder Mark Zuckerberg of stealing their intellectual property to create Facebook, have since pivoted to cryptocurrency and broader tech investment and, as of 2024, have become major Republican donors.  Joining the Winklevoss twins in throwing their support behind Trump in 2024 were tech-focused venture capitalists such as David Sacks, Marc Andreessen, Chamath Palihapitiya, Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire and Shervin Pishevar, as well as Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man.  VICE PRESIDENT JD VANCE REVEALS BIG TECH 'VERY MUCH ON NOTICE' AFTER CEO'S INAUGURAL DONATIONS Since Trump has taken office, tech firms have taken institutional steps to ingratiate themselves with his administration. Amazon, Apple, Google and Meta, for instance, have all made contributions to his controversial construction of a ballroom on White House grounds. Those same firms, alongside Microsoft, Uber and Nvidia, all donated to Trump’s inaugural fund ahead of him taking office. Tech was previously one of the chief antagonists of Trump’s movement, with the president’s supporters accusing the industry of suppressing their speech and manipulating information to benefit the Democratic Party – as with the suppression of the New York Post’s reporting on Hunter Biden’s laptop.  KAREN BASS APPEARS TO LIKEN SPENCER PRATT TO TRUMP AMID TIGHTENING LA MAYORAL RACE While tech’s leadership seems to have become more friendly toward Republicans, the rank-and-file still overwhelmingly support the Democratic Party. While campaign finance records show that employees at tech firms gave a greater share of donations to the GOP in 2024 compared to past cycles, the vast majority of their donations still went to Democrats.  In recent years, tech leaders have enjoyed private dinners with Trump both in the White House and at Mar-a-Lago, with some, such as Sacks and Musk, securing formal roles within his administration. While records do not indicate that Musk has financially supported Pratt’s campaign for mayor, the billionaire has been a vocal supporter of him on social media. Pratt is running in a nonpartisan primary against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, and Nithya Raman, a Democratic Socialists of America-affiliated city councilwoman. Election Day is set for Tuesday.  Google and the Pratt campaign did not respond to requests for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db3ddee6011c3f4e9d291 Thomas unloads on Court for helping convicted murderer but ignoring 'law-abiding citizens' te 2026-06-01T16:31:25.432Z Thomas unloads on Court for helping convicted murderer but ignoring 'law-abiding citizens' Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Samuel Alito, accused the Supreme Court of focusing on the wrong cases after the justices vacated a lower-court ruling in a Florida murder case over what he described as an "inconsequential foot fault" that would have had "no effect on the outcome of the case." Thomas argued that Gary Whitton's bid for a new trial based on false testimony from a prosecution witness would not have changed the outcome because the evidence against the Florida death row inmate was overwhelming. But the overarching point of his dissent was a rebuke of the Court's priorities. He pointed to cases involving race, free speech and military families that the justices declined to hear as examples of disputes he believed were more deserving of the Court's attention. "It is unfortunate that the Court chose to intervene at the request of a convicted murderer to correct the Eleventh Circuit's inconsequential foot fault," Thomas wrote in his dissent. "What makes it even worse is that the Court does so even while it refuses to correct far more consequential errors for law-abiding citizens." In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court determined that the Eleventh Circuit must reconsider whether to grant Whitton a new trial without considering DNA evidence discovered after the original trial. The evidence showed that blood stains found inside Whitton's boots belonged to James Maulden, who was found dead with multiple stab wounds in a motel room on Oct. 10, 1990. The night before, Whitton was seen with Maulden at a bank, where the victim withdrew the entire balance of his account. SUPREME COURT TOSSES CONVICTION AND DEATH SENTENCE OF OKLAHOMA INMATE, ORDERS NEW TRIAL The justices determined that the DNA evidence discovered through improved testing in 2002 was inconsequential because the original jury was unaware of it during the 1991 trial. But Thomas deemed the Eleventh Circuit's reliance on the DNA testing results in its denial a "technicality" error. "If the Eleventh Circuit erred at all in mentioning the DNA test results, it was harmless for at least two reasons. First, the court thoroughly examined the overwhelming evidence against Whitton, which was more than sufficient to justify its decision," Thomas wrote. "Second, Whitton had not even exhausted his claim in state court, so the Eleventh Circuit could not have ruled for him anyway." JUSTICE THOMAS REBUKES SCOTUS FOR DENYING WIDOW’S CASE, SAYS IT LETS GOVERNMENT DODGE BLAME Whitton's bid for a new trial is based on the discovery that Jake Ozio, a prosecution witness, lied during the trial when he testified that he did not have a criminal record prior to his arrest. Ozio shared a jail cell with Whitton and testified that he overheard Whitton confess to "‘stabb[ing] the bastard.’" Whitton filed a Giglio claim alleging that Ozio lied about hearing his confession, which the Florida Supreme Court rejected. Years later, Whitton argued in his federal habeas proceedings that Ozio lied about not having a criminal record, but Thomas contended that claim should have first been exhausted in state court. This means Whitton may be procedurally barred from obtaining relief regardless of whether the Eleventh Circuit improperly relied on post-trial DNA evidence. "Whitton does not deny that state-court remedies were available," Thomas wrote. "Yet, he never sought state remedies for his claim based on Ozio's characterization of his criminal record." Thomas rounded out his dissent by criticizing the Court for declining to hear cases involving "law-abiding citizens," including parents of Boston University students challenging an affirmative-action policy they argue constitutes unconstitutional race discrimination, objections to university policies alleged to chill "free speech," and a lawsuit filed by the widow of an Air Force service member killed on the job. "This Court routinely declines to provide relief to law-abiding Americans when it would actually matter, even after lower courts conspicuously flout this Court's precedents in ruling against them," Thomas wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db3c9ee6011c3f4e9d288 NFL legend Raymond Berry dead at 93 te 2026-06-01T16:31:05.512Z NFL legend Raymond Berry dead at 93 Raymond Berry, a Hall of Fame wide receiver who helped transform the position in the NFL, died last week, according to his family. He was 93. The Baltimore Colts legend’s family said he died on May 25 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. A cause of death was not announced. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "People said Raymond Berry was not blessed with the size or speed of other receivers in the National Football League, but no one worked harder to refine his skills and master his craft," Pro Football Hall of Fame president and CEO Jim Porter said in a statement. "The chemistry he developed with quarterback Johnny Unitas through hours of route-running thousands of repetitions in practice created a dynamic tandem that thought with one mind on game days. "Together they helped the Colts win consecutive titles in the late 1950s, including the classic 1958 NFL Championship Game that served as a springboard for professional football becoming this country’s most popular sport." The Colts selected Berry in the 20th round of the 1954 NFL Draft. He played for Schreiner College and SMU before turning pro. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He spent his entire 13-year NFL career in Baltimore. He recorded 631 catches for 9,725 yards and 70 touchdowns. He was a six-time Pro Bowler, three-time All-Pro and helped the Colts to two NFL Championships before the league’s eventual merger with the American Football League. "It is with very heavy hearts that we extend our condolences to the family of Colts legend Raymond Berry, who passed away last week," Colts owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon said in a statement. "In NFL history, there are only a handful of players who we can say truly changed the sport. Raymond Berry is one of the few names on that list. "As a player during a historic era of Colts football, Raymond redefined the standard for what a wide receiver could and should be. He set records, was selected to multiple All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams, and retired as the NFL's all-time leader in receiving yards and receptions. One of his most memorable moments came during the 1958 NFL Championship, when he had a career day on the field in the 'Greatest Game Ever Played.'" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db3a1ee6011c3f4e9d27a Hegseth Strikes Female and Black Navy Officers From Promotion List te 2026-06-01T16:30:25.037Z Hegseth Strikes Female and Black Navy Officers From Promotion List The defense secretary’s decision to block the officers’ promotions appears driven by his anti-woke stance rather than based on merit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1db15eee6011c3f4e9d236 OJ murder trial witness rallies for Pratt's campaign against 'awful' Mayor Bass: 'LA needs a change' te 2026-06-01T16:20:46.080Z OJ murder trial witness rallies for Pratt's campaign against 'awful' Mayor Bass: 'LA needs a change' LOS ANGELES — As celebrities continue to rally behind Spencer Pratt’s campaign for Los Angeles mayor, reality TV personality and O.J. Simpson murder trial witness Kato Kaelin tells Fox News Digital that Pratt is the candidate he thinks will bring necessary change to the city. "It’s clear to me that Karen Bass did an awful job as LA Mayor during the 2025 fires," Kaelin, a Los Angeles resident who rocketed to fame after testifying in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, told Fox News Digital, alluding to the heavy criticism Bass has faced for being out of the country during the devastating wildfires in 2025 that killed over two dozen people in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena. "I supported Rick Caruso for Mayor in 2022 and think Spencer Pratt could shake things up this cycle. LA needs a change in leadership." LA TIMES OWNER SAYS ENDORSING KAREN BASS WAS A ‘MISTAKE' DUE TO INCOMPETENCE Kaelin, who has lived in Los Angeles for decades but who cannot cast a ballot in the race because he lives outside LA proper, said it "shocks" him that anyone would even "consider voting for Bass." "Her agenda is not for the people of LA, she’s proven it with policy regarding homeless and drug abuse on the streets," Kaelin said, adding that the current mayor "has proven to be awful" and Pratt "brings energy and a different perspective." Kaelin first became a household name during the 1995 O.J. Simpson murder trial. He testified as a key witness for the prosecution since, at the time of the murders, Kaelin was staying in a guesthouse on Simpson’s Rockingham estate. The trial transformed Kaelin from an aspiring actor into a pop culture figure, with his distinctive appearance and courtroom testimony drawing intense public attention. KAREN BASS APPEARS TO LIKEN SPENCER PRATT TO TRUMP AMID TIGHTENING LA MAYORAL RACE Over a dozen celebrities have rallied behind Pratt, a former reality television star from "The Hills," as he continues to make the case that his status as a political outsider is what Los Angeles needs. Others argue that political experience is a prerequisite to running for mayor of the second-largest U.S. city.  "I relate to Spencer because he receives hate just because he was on a reality show and I was sometimes hated just for being a witness - vote Pratt!" Kaelin said. Pratt, a registered Republican running as an independent, will square off on Tuesday night in the mayoral primary against Mayor Bass and progressive City Councilwoman Nithya Rahman. In Los Angeles, the top vote-getters will advance to a November election, unless a candidate receives 50% of the vote, in which case they will automatically claim victory and be named the next mayor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1daf9eee6011c3f4e9d207 US Forest Service announces additional fee‑free day on June 6 te 2026-06-01T16:13:18.070Z US Forest Service announces additional fee‑free day on June 6 All standard amenity recreation sites on national forests and grasslands will be available at no cost. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1daf89ee6011c3f4e9d1fe Flagstaff youth group helps Snowbowl donate lost gloves te 2026-06-01T16:12:57.042Z Flagstaff youth group helps Snowbowl donate lost gloves The youth group at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Flagstaff has been helping the Arizona Snowbowl find a new home for their mismatched lost gloves. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1daf74ee6011c3f4e9d1f5 Coconino County Building Code adoption public hearing te 2026-06-01T16:12:36.150Z Coconino County Building Code adoption public hearing The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 2 at 4 p.m. during the Coconino County Board of Supervisors meeting at 219 E. Cherry Ave. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1daf59ee6011c3f4e9d1d4 Graham Platner pulled out of MS NOW interview in wake of scandal, host claims te 2026-06-01T16:12:09.993Z Graham Platner pulled out of MS NOW interview in wake of scandal, host claims MS NOW host Eugene Daniels claimed Sunday that Maine Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Graham Platner pulled out of appearing on the liberal network after his latest scandal. Daniels made the comment on his show "The Weekend" in response to Platner's wife, Amy Gertner, releasing a five-minute video defending Platner and his campaign in the wake of reports that Platner sent explicit messages to at least six women while he was married. Daniels pushed back on the video, pointing out that reports explained that Gertner herself shared the texts with the campaign out of concern it would be used against Platner during the election. DEMOCRATIC MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE GRAHAM PLATNER CONFRONTED BY MS NOW HOST ABOUT TATTOO CONTROVERSY "It is not gossip if she brought it to the campaign herself and told them what it is. Graham Platner was supposed to come on the show… His team pulled out," Daniels said. "They came to us and wanted to come on. They pulled out. I think we saw why yesterday as these stories came out." He continued, "But one of the questions I have for him is, like, do people know who you are? Does Maine really know what they’re getting with you? Because there’s always things that come out over and over again. It’s like, where is the [oppo] file?" Platner's campaign denied Daniels' claim in a comment to Fox News Digital. "This is flat out inaccurate. There was never an interview scheduled –– this is just another example of pundits trying to get views and clicks. Graham was busy at back-to-back events today, doing what he loves –– talking with Mainers and sharing his vision for a politics that focuses on people's lives, not the pundit or political class in DC," a spokesperson said. DAVID MARCUS: ESTABLISHMENT DEMS TURN ON GRAHAM PLATNER, BUT IT'S WAY TOO LATE Platner has also faced a number of controversies before this, including a now-covered-up tattoo that resembled a Nazi symbol, and past controversial comments on Reddit minimizing sexual assault and making crude remarks about masturbation and a deleted post where he claimed a wounded soldier "didn’t deserve to live." Gertner's video notably did not dispute the recent allegations. "So it makes me really angry, disappointed, and I find it really shameful that there's a group of media outlets and people who are willing to spread gossip, instead of talking about real issues that Graham is running on — like healthcare and education and childcare," Gertner said. MICHIGAN DEM REP DECLINES TO SUPPORT PLATNER AFTER RESURFACED RAPE COMMENTS She added, "Being newly married is hard. Being newly married and going through infertility is hard. Being newly married, going through infertility, and a Senate campaign is hard." Fox News Digital reached out to MS NOW for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1daf45ee6011c3f4e9d1cb AI helped researchers bypass Apple M5 defenses te 2026-06-01T16:11:49.994Z AI helped researchers bypass Apple M5 defenses Apple devices have earned a reputation for being tough to break into. That comes from Apple's tight control over the hardware, software and many of the protections standing between you and an attacker. However, a new claim from security startup Calif shows how quickly the cybersecurity world may be changing. Calif says a small team of researchers used a preview version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos to help build a working macOS kernel exploit against Apple's new M5 chip protections in less than a week. A kernel exploit targets the core part of an operating system, which controls how your device runs and what apps can access. The company says the exploit survived Apple's Memory Integrity Enforcement, or MIE, a security feature designed to make memory-based attacks much harder on newer chips. The bigger concern is speed. Artificial intelligence may help skilled researchers find serious software flaws faster than ever before, which means scammers and cybercriminals could eventually use similar tools to find weak spots before companies have time to patch them. CHINESE HACKERS TURNED AI TOOLS INTO AN AUTOMATED ATTACK MACHINE Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. In this free, live online class, Kurt the CyberGuy will walk you step by step through simple phone security fixes you can do in real time. You’ll learn how to improve your privacy settings, spot the latest phone scams, use trusted security tools and walk away with a simple checklist to stay protected. Register here: CyberGuyLive.com. Calif says its researchers built what it describes as the first public macOS kernel memory corruption exploit on M5 silicon with MIE enabled. The company says the attack targets macOS 26.4.1 on Apple M5 hardware. It begins with a regular local user account and ends with root access. Root access gives someone the highest level of control on a Mac. That could let an attacker change system settings, reach sensitive files or run commands with powerful permissions. That sounds alarming, but it needs context. Calif described this as a local privilege escalation chain. In everyday terms, an attacker would already need some way to get code running on the Mac first. This type of attack would more likely follow another step, such as a malicious download or compromised installer. Once bad code gets that first foothold, a privilege escalation bug can help it dig much deeper. SHAMOS MALWARE TRICKS MAC USERS WITH FAKE FIXES Memory corruption bugs have been a favorite target for attackers for years. These flaws can let attackers crash software, steal data or take over parts of a system. Apple's Memory Integrity Enforcement was designed to make that type of attack far more difficult. Apple says MIE uses hardware-assisted memory safety protections on A19 and M5 processors or later. In simpler terms, MIE helps the chip and operating system check whether software touches memory in suspicious ways. That makes many older attack tricks harder to pull off. That is why Calif's claim warrants attention. The researchers say they found a way around those protections with help from Mythos Preview. That suggests AI could speed up the hunt for flaws, even in systems with advanced built-in defenses. AI CYBERSECURITY RISKS AND DEEPFAKE SCAMS ON THE RISE Calif says Mythos Preview helped identify the bugs and assisted throughout exploit development. The company also made clear that human expertise still mattered. According to Calif, Mythos found the bugs quickly because they belonged to known bug classes. However, bypassing Apple's new protection required experienced researchers. Think of it this way: AI helped point the researchers toward weak spots. People still had to understand how to turn those findings into a working exploit. That makes the story more concerning because AI may help skilled teams move much faster. FORMER GOOGLE CEO WARNS AI SYSTEMS CAN BE HACKED TO BECOME EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WEAPONS Mozilla has already seen similar potential. The organization said an early version of Claude Mythos Preview helped identify 271 vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox 150. Mozilla said those findings came during an evaluation of the model's ability to help with security work. So the bigger story goes beyond Apple. Advanced AI tools may give security researchers more speed. Those same tools could eventually help attackers search for software flaws faster, too. Most people do not think about kernel exploits when they open up their laptops. They think about email, work and family photos. That is exactly why this story hits closer to home than it may seem. If researchers can find high-impact bugs faster with AI, attackers may eventually try to do the same. The unsettling part is the speed. A flaw that once took months to discover might surface much sooner when AI helps scan code and suggest attack paths. Calif called its work "a glimpse of what is coming." That may sound dramatic, but the warning is easy to understand. Cybersecurity teams may need AI to defend systems as quickly as attackers use AI to search for weak spots.  MAC MALWARE MAYHEM AS 100 MILLION APPLE USERS AT RISK OF HAVING PERSONAL DATA STOLEN This does not mean your Mac has suddenly become unsafe. Apple's security model remains one of the strongest in consumer tech. It also does not mean MIE failed as a protection. No security feature blocks every attack forever. DON'T IGNORE APPLE'S URGENT SECURITY UPDATE However, updates now matter more than ever. Calif says it shared its findings with Apple and plans to release full technical details after Apple ships a fix. That is how responsible disclosure should work. Researchers report the issue first, the company investigates it, and users get a patch before attackers get a roadmap. We reached out to Apple for comment, but did not hear back before our deadline. That brings us to this: what you can do now to lower your risk. 10 SIMPLE CYBERSECURITY RESOLUTIONS FOR A SAFER 2026 You do not need to become a cybersecurity expert to lower your risk. A few smart habits can make it much harder for attackers to get the access they need. Start with software updates. On your Mac, go to Apple menu > System Settings > General > Software Update. Install any available macOS updates. Also, turn on automatic updates where possible. This helps your Mac get important security fixes without waiting for you to remember. Be careful with apps from links, pop-ups or unfamiliar websites. If an attacker needs code running on your Mac first, a fake app can become the front door. Download apps from the Mac App Store or directly from trusted developers. Also, pause before opening installers sent through email or social media links. Strong antivirus software can add another layer of protection by helping detect malicious downloads, suspicious links and scam websites before they put your Mac at risk. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. Review which apps have access to sensitive parts of your Mac. Go to Apple menu > System Settings > Privacy & Security and check permissions for areas such as Accessibility, Camera, Microphone and Screen Recording. Remove access for apps you do not recognize or no longer use. These permissions can give apps powerful reach across your device. Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Apple Account. This adds another layer of protection if someone steals or guesses your password.  Also, use a strong, unique password. Do not reuse the same password you use for email or banking. A password manager can help create and store unique passwords for each account, so you do not have to remember them all yourself. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at CyberGuy.com. Your browser is one of the most common places where attacks begin. Keep Safari, Chrome, Firefox or any other browser updated. Then, review your browser extensions. Remove anything you do not use or do not recognize. A shady extension can track your activity, inject ads or collect sensitive data. Safari: Open Safari > Settings > Extensions. Uncheck any extension you do not recognize or select it and click Uninstall. Safari extensions update automatically with their apps. Chrome: Open Chrome > three dots > Help > About Google Chrome to check for updates. To review extensions, go to Chrome > three dots > Extensions > Manage Extensions. Remove anything suspicious or unnecessary. Firefox: Open Firefox > Firefox menu > About Firefox to check for updates. To review add-ons, go to Firefox > Add-ons and themes > Extensions. Remove anything you do not recognize. Firefox recommends keeping add-ons set to update automatically. Scammers love fake pop-ups that claim your Mac has a virus. These alerts often push you to download software or call a fake support number. Do not click the warning or call the number on the screen. Close the tab or quit the browser. If you feel unsure, restart your Mac and check for updates through System Settings. Use Time Machine or another trusted backup method. A recent backup can help you recover if malware damages files or locks you out. Keep at least one backup separate from your Mac. That way, a device problem does not take your backup down with it. Many people leave their Macs running for weeks. A restart can help clear temporary processes and apply pending updates. A restart will not solve every security problem, but it can help your Mac finish updates and clear out processes that no longer need to run. FBI WARNS OVER 1 MILLION ANDROID DEVICES HIJACKED BY MALWARE Apple built serious protections into its newest chips, and that still matters. But Calif's claim shows that even the strongest consumer security systems now face a new kind of pressure. AI is starting to change the speed of vulnerability research. For you, the lesson is this. Keep your Mac updated. Be careful what you install. Review the apps that have deep access to your system. The age of "set it and forget it" security is fading fast. Your device may be smart, but the tools looking for its weak spots are getting smarter too. If AI can help a small team challenge Apple's newest defenses in days, should companies be required to disclose how they are using AI to find and fix security flaws before attackers do? 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/6a1daf1cee6011c3f4e9d1b6 This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies te 2026-06-01T16:11:08.625Z This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies Windborne Systems' newest weather forecasting model beats the best government predictions by days. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1daf07ee6011c3f4e9d19b SpaceX says it may issue ‘significant’ equity in ‘future transactions’ te 2026-06-01T16:10:47.583Z SpaceX says it may issue ‘significant’ equity in ‘future transactions’ The company added a warning to prospective investors that a major dilution could be in the cards after it goes public. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1daef0ee6011c3f4e9d180 “Deeply grateful to the Tribal leaders”: Arizona governor completes visits to all 22 Tribal Nations te 2026-06-01T16:10:24.711Z “Deeply grateful to the Tribal leaders”: Arizona governor completes visits to all 22 Tribal Nations Sharing acorn stew with tribal leaders in San Carlos. Zip lining at Grand Canyon West on Hualapai tribal land. Riding the country’s only tribally-owned mountain roller coaster at Sunrise Park Resort. And kids running alongside a small pack of Rez dogs to greet a state SUV rumbling down a remote reservation road.  These are some of the moments Jason Chavez — director of Tribal Affairs in the Governor’s Office — says best capture the spirit of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ nearly three-and-a-half-year push to meet with all of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes. That effort reached a milestone May 27 when Hobbs visited the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe.  “Tribal partnerships are a pillar of my administration and proactive engagement with Tribal Nations is a priority,” Hobbs said in a statement shared Wednesday with Arizona Luminaria. “I am proud to be the first Arizona Governor to visit all 22 Tribes in the state. I am deeply grateful to the Tribal leaders and members who welcomed me and my staff into their communities to listen and learn.” “I look forward to continuing to work hand in hand with Tribes to deliver the opportunity, security and freedom that are fundamental to the Arizona Promise.” Gov. Katie Hobbs meets with Indigenous leaders and community members as part of a nearly three-and-a-half-year effort to visit all of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes. Credit: Courtesy of the Office of the Arizona Governor 22 Tribal Nations. 22 separate answers. Hobbs kicked off her visits in late January 2023, just weeks after her inauguration, when she attended listening sessions organized by former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to hear from federal boarding school survivors on the Gila River Indian Community and Navajo Nation.  As of late May, Hobbs has made 35 visits to Tribal Nations — meeting with each of Arizona’s 22 tribes at least once and returning to a few multiple times, according to a list of the visits provided by her office. Chavez — who is a Tohono O’odham citizen – helped convene and organize the visits, and attended all but two. The list shows the Democrat governor met with at least one Tribal Nation nearly every month since 2023. The largest gap was nearly six months between Aug. 29, 2025, and Feb. 24, 2026. A spokesperson for Hobbs said the gap was “a matter of scheduling” and that the governor remained in regular communication with tribal leaders. Hobbs visited the Navajo Nation and Gila River Indian Community the most — five times each. Chavez said the general format of the visits was as diverse as each Tribal Nation. “So 22 tribes, I have 22 separate answers for you,” he said. “Tribal affairs is everything, it includes water, public safety, infrastructure, health care, gaming, education,” Chavez continued. “So depending on which tribe we were talking to or which day of the week it was, it was a different priority.” Some visits were ceremonial, like in October 2023 when Hobbs presented a Gold Star medal to a family in Gila River whose loved one, Mathew B. Juan, was the first Arizonan and Native American killed in combat during World War I.  Gov. Hobbs visits Havasupai to survey flood damage. She met with members of the Havasupai Tribal Council to discuss recovery efforts, Sept. 30th, 2024. Hobbs activated the State Emergency Operation Center and deployed aviation assets of the Arizona National Guard in response to Tribal Nation’s request for assistance. Credit: Arizona Office of the Governor. Others were urgent. In July 2024, Hobbs visited the San Carlos Apache Tribe to survey damage from the Watch Fire. “She toured the emergency operations center, met with first responders, met with tribal leaders to understand what the needs are and of course to thank those that were volunteering their time, collecting donations there at the high school,” Chavez said. The fire destroyed more than 20 homes and burned over 2,100 acres, according to ABC15. “We have endured fires before but the human scale of this is particularly devastating,” San Carlos Apache Tribe Chairman Terry Rambler stated in a news release at the time. “Unfortunately, multiple families lost homes. It was horrible all the way around. I have received reports of families leaving with nothing, elders having no transportation, and kids running without shoes. We have never experienced anything like this.” Hobbs directed up to $400,000 to support the Tribal Nation and local communities managing the fire. She joined the San Carlos Apache Tribe’s call for a major disaster declaration, allowing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to deliver assistance to people reeling from devastating fires. The agency announced in October 2024 that federal disaster assistance was available to the San Carlos Apache Tribe to aid in recovery efforts, according to a news release. At times, the visits were simply about being present in an effort to rebuild trust that had eroded between the state and Tribal Nations over decades, Chavez said. “Showing up matters,” he added.  And so Hobbs tasted traditional foods, listened to traditional songs and, at one point, bird danced with women from the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe. “There’s a lot of pride there — like, this is a governor and she’s in my community,” Chavez said. “So a lot of really happy moments … but really powerful moments too.” Gov. Katie Hobbs meets with Indigenous leaders and community members as part of a nearly three-and-a-half-year effort to visit all of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes. Credit: Courtesy of the Office of the Arizona Governor Several policy changes also grew directly from conversations with tribal leaders, Chavez said. Hopi leaders, for example, told Hobbs they had spent decades trying to secure state trust lands promised under the 1996 Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute Settlement Act. Hobbs, upon returning to Phoenix, directed the state land department to work on a solution, which in December 2024 resulted in an agreement to exchange 110,000 acres of state trust land near Winslow to the Hopi Tribe. It was unclear as of May 29 if the land had been fully conveyed.  ​​“Today is not only another historic day, it is also a day of celebration for the Hopi Tribe. The 1996 Hopi-Navajo Land Settlement Act is being fulfilled. The Hopi Tribe signed the settlement with the United States 30 years ago,” Hopi Tribe Chairman Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma said in a news release at the time. Nuvangyaoma expressed gratitude to officials with state and federal agencies who united to honor the settlement. “A special thank you to Governor Hobbs, and Commissioner Sahid for their leadership, collaboration and dedication to this effort,” he added. “Within Hopi, it is our time of the soyal’ang ceremony — the start of the New Year and the revitalization of life,” Nuvangyaoma continued. “It is fitting that this historic moment coincides with such an important time.” “These problems weren’t created overnight” Going into this effort, Chavez said, they were well aware of a long-standing reality in many tribal communities: elected officials only showed up when they were running for office or when they wanted something. And Hobbs, he said, was determined to break that pattern by prioritizing tribal communities from the start and throughout her term.  “The very first thing she did the morning of her inauguration was to have breakfast with tribal leaders,” Chavez said. “That was a sign of the respect, the role and the place that tribes would have within her administration.” Still, Hobbs’ milestone comes the same week she launched a multi-million dollar reelection ad campaign, the Arizona Mirror reports. And despite Hobbs’ visits to Tribal Nations, several Indigenous people have told Luminaria in recent months that they remain frustrated with the state’s progress on urgent issues, including addressing the ongoing injustice of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.  Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis speaks to attendees during an MMIP gathering at the Arizona State Capitol on May 5, 2026. Credit: Chelsea Curtis At an MMIP Awareness Day gathering at the Arizona state Capitol on May 5, Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis echoed some of those concerns, noting that the state still lacks a coordinated, statewide MMIP database — something the Hobbs-established MMIP task force initially sought to collect. The task force was formed in 2023 and is set to end at the close of 2026 — unless Hobbs decides to extend the Indigenous-led policy work.  Lewis, who helped create Arizona’s new Turquoise Alert system, also stressed at the gathering one of the alert’s major gaps: it does not apply to missing children labeled runaways, including its namesake, Emily Pike. Tribal leaders and advocates also have pressed Hobbs on other issues at several points during her term. In 2024, Havasupai leaders and Indigenous activists called on Hobbs to close a uranium mine south of Grand Canyon, citing its potential threats to the environment and health. Hobbs, at the time, defended the mine as one of the most heavily regulated in the country.  However, new state filings show the mine’s operator is now asking state regulators to raise the allowable arsenic limit in groundwater under the site – a request scientists said was dangerous, KNAU reports.  To the people who want more done, Chavez says, “We certainly see them. I see them and I hear them.” “These problems weren’t created overnight and they’re, unfortunately, not going to be solved overnight,” he continued, adding that some fixes may require lawmakers to act, as opposed to executive action from the governor.  “It takes all of us working together to be able to address some of these, and something that is really unique in Gov. Hobbs’ approach is that she has sort of this open door policy with tribal leaders.”  The post “Deeply grateful to the Tribal leaders”: Arizona governor completes visits to all 22 Tribal Nations appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1dacbaee6011c3f4e9d14b Sister of slain student Sheridan Gorman condemns anti-ICE protest in family’s hometown te 2026-06-01T16:00:58.784Z Sister of slain student Sheridan Gorman condemns anti-ICE protest in family’s hometown The sister of Sheridan Gorman, the college student allegedly shot and killed by an illegal immigrant, is fed up with the anti-ICE protests happening in her hometown. Madelon Gorman, wrote a post on Facebook condemning a group of protesters who reportedly gathered in Yorktown, New York. "Seeing an anti-ICE protest take place in our hometown—a town that means so much to my family—has been incredibly painful," she writes in the post. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Loyola University freshman Sheridan Gorman was shot and killed while on a walk near the school's campus in Chicago, on March 19. CHICAGO-AREA STUDENT PAPER UNVEILS ICE TRACKER DAYS AFTER ILLEGAL MIGRANT CHARGED FOR SHERIDAN GORMAN MURDER Her accused killer is Jose Medina-Medina, 25, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela. He was due in court for a discovery hearing on Monday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Madelon Gorman said, "My sister left Yorktown to pursue her education in Chicago, where she was tragically murdered by an illegal immigrant with a criminal history. That loss shattered my family. It changed every holiday, every birthday, every family dinner, and every future milestone we once imagined." Anti-ICE protests in New Jersey have gained national attention following violence, and death threats against ICE agents. Northern Westchester Indivisible is a leftist group that organizes rallies in New York's 17th congressional district. The group gathered on Saturday with a mission of protesting MAGA and Congressman Mike Lawler, according to an advertisement for the protest. "These are the streets we grew up on, the schools we attended, the fields where we played, and the community events where our family volunteered. This is the town that celebrated our accomplishments, watched us grow up, and stood beside us after Sheridan’s death. To see a demonstration that, from our perspective, appears to oppose an agency whose mission includes removing dangerous criminal offenders feels deeply personal," Gorman said. Medina-Medina has been in jail since March and has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Those charges may also be upgraded as authorities say he was caught in jail with a six-inch shank. Fox News Digital has reached out to Northern Westchester Indivisible for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1da813ee6011c3f4e9d0b6 Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson narrowly avoids injury at celebrity softball game after nasty collision te 2026-06-01T15:41:07.751Z Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson narrowly avoids injury at celebrity softball game after nasty collision The New England Patriots dodged a bullet Sunday during a celebrity softball game. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, who caught a fourth quarter touchdown from Drake Maye in the Super Bowl, suffered an injury scare during the softball game hosted by Maye when comedian Matt Rife rolled up on Stevenson's leg during a rundown that had Patriots fans gasping for air. In a video posted on social media by Boston reporter Marlee Wierda, Stevenson's left leg can be seen bending awkwardly as Rife lost his balance trying to run to second base during the rundown. Stevenson can be seen getting up and smiling about the incident, but the video speaks volumes. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Half the Patriots beat the s--t out of me," Rife joked on Instagram Sunday night after the nearly catastrophic incident. To his credit, like Pete Rose entering an MLB All-Star Game in the 1970s, Rife came to play. The 30-year-old Ohio native started the game with a triple to right-center, followed that up with a ground-rule double and then nearly caused a riot by falling into Stevenson's knee like Rose taking out Ray Fosse in 1970. Sticking to his bad boy softball image, Rife refused to say he was in the wrong for his Pete Rose antics. "(T)rying to earn a roster spot u gon put yourself on witness protection in Massachusetts.. watch aht," a Patriots fan fired back at Rife, who refused to give an inch. The guy was there to win the game. "Crowded baseline, had to do it," he replied on an Instagram post where Patriots fans were ripping him for being a modern-day Charlie Hustle. Guess who won the game where the Patriots nearly lost a running back? That's right, just like Rose's National League team in 1970, Rife's team got the win and the comedian let everyone on Twitter know all about it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1da7ffee6011c3f4e9d0ad College students accused of inciting boardwalk chaos walk free as prosecutors pull plug, city demands answers te 2026-06-01T15:40:47.754Z College students accused of inciting boardwalk chaos walk free as prosecutors pull plug, city demands answers The charges against the college students who were accused of organizing a beach "takeover" event earlier this month have abruptly been dropped. The Delaware Department of Justice has dropped the charges, citing "no factual basis" for them, according to Attorney General Kathy Jennings, FOX29 Philadelphia reported. Earlier this month, Fox News Digital confirmed the Rehoboth Beach Police Department previously arrested four Delaware State University students: 19-year-old Xander Nicholl, 21-year-old Angelin Clauvil, 21-year-old Eric Barnett and 22-year-old Keyon Scott on charges relating to facilitating a riot, as well as conspiracy in the second degree. Chaos ensued when hundreds of young people gathered on the beach and boardwalk on May 19 after the alleged "takeover" event was advertised on social media. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The event led to several arrests for illegal drug use, underage drinking and disorderly, and disorderly conduct among others, with businesses shutting down early. When the state DOJ dropped the charges, the City of Rehoboth Beach did not get the memo. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "The City of Rehoboth Beach has not been contacted by the Department of Justice regarding reports that charges arising from the May 19 beach takeover incident have been dismissed," a spokesperson for the City of Rehoboth Beach told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Based on our current understanding, it does not appear that all relevant facts and circumstances have yet been fully reviewed. As such, we believe further explanation regarding the reported disposition of these charges would be beneficial to both the City and the public. In addition, the City has reached out to Fleur McKendall of the NAACP to arrange a meeting and discuss these matters. At this time, we have not yet received a response but remain willing to engage in a constructive dialogue." Both the Delaware DOJ and NAACP Delaware State Conference of Branches did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Fox News Digital has also reached out to Nicholl, Clauvil, Scott and Barnett for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1da5cfee6011c3f4e9d052 Former Prince Andrew under investigation for alleged inappropriate conduct with woman at Royal Ascot te 2026-06-01T15:31:27.997Z Former Prince Andrew under investigation for alleged inappropriate conduct with woman at Royal Ascot Former Prince Andrew is reportedly under investigation again for inappropriate conduct with a woman at Royal Ascot. According to The Sunday Times, Thames Valley Police are "examining events in 2002 as they consider wider possible crimes by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, including sexual misconduct, ­corruption and fraud." The alleged incident reportedly took place at the famed racing festival, which was attended by multiple members of the royal family, including Queen Elizabeth, King Charles, Prince Edward, and Andrew’s oldest daughter, Princess Beatrice. FORMER PRINCE ANDREW FACES WIDENING MISCONDUCT PROBE AS POLICE LAUNCH WITNESS HUNT Representatives for Andrew and Thames Valley Police did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Buckingham Palace has previously told Fox News Digital that the palace doesn't answer for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor because he's no longer a working royal.  Hilary Fordwich, British royals expert, told Fox News Digital that the royals are "bracing themselves regarding more revolting revelations." EX-PRINCE ANDREW TOLD ROYAL STAFF TO 'F OFF' IN ENTITLED OUTBURSTS: PRINCESS DIANA'S FORMER BUTLER "The debauchery and disgusting behavior of Andrew was known, as more who felt constrained by protocol are now talking, there will be more, such as Ascot, close to where Queen Elizabeth II was at the time." Regarding the latest claim, royal broadcaster, Ian Pelham Turner, said "many more stories" regarding Andrew's behavior are bound to surface. "Allegedly, the woman in question was a waitress at the event," Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital. "Very few details have been released at the moment as there is a further police investigation now happening. Andrew has a long record of rudeness to staff, shouting and swearing at them and going against strict protocol rules over security." "Royal Ascot is one of the favorite destinations of the year for the royal family and certainly during the Queen's time, she would love to watch her own horses, bred in her own stables, race," he continued. "There have been growing rumors that many more stories are surfacing regarding misdeeds by Andrew and a growing public dislike for the former prince." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Last month, Andrew was at the center of another misconduct probe by police as British investigators assessed allegations tied to Jeffrey Epstein and alleged sex crimes at royal properties. At the time, Thames Valley Police were urging potential witnesses to come forward as they examined claims that Epstein allegedly sent a woman to have sex with a man, seemingly Andrew, at a residence in Windsor in 2010. "On 19 February 2026, a man in his sixties from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office," police said in the statement. "He was interviewed under caution and released under investigation on the same day. Two addresses, in Berkshire and in Norfolk, were searched." FORMER PRINCE ANDREW'S EX-ASSISTANT EMERGES AS 'KEY WITNESS' IN HIS INVESTIGATION: EXPERTS "Following the arrest and search activity, we have been working with the United States Department of Justice to get further information that may be related to this investigation," police said. "We have also been working with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the United Kingdom and have sought early investigative advice from them as we would in serious, complex, or sensitive cases." "We are also speaking with a number of witnesses; however, as per national guidance, we cannot confirm or deny the identities of these individuals," the statement read. Thames Valley Police arrested Andrew on Feb. 19, 2026, his birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS His brother, King Charles III, reacted to Andrew's arrest in a statement issued by Buckingham Palace. "What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation," the king said. "Let me state clearly: the law must take its course," he added. "As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all." The former prince has faced public scrutiny due to his ties to the late Epstein, who died by apparent suicide while in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1da5bcee6011c3f4e9d049 Pratt 'could be the guy' LA needs to 'disrupt' institutional chaos plaguing city: Beach volleyball legend te 2026-06-01T15:31:08.074Z Pratt 'could be the guy' LA needs to 'disrupt' institutional chaos plaguing city: Beach volleyball legend SANTA MONICA, CA — Beach volleyball legend and Los Angeles native Christopher ‘Sinjin’ Smith is touting Spencer Pratt’s "disrupter" mayoral campaign and explained why he believes Pratt has tapped into voter frustration over the glaring issues facing the city.  "It doesn't surprise me at all that Spencer is resonating with the people of Santa Monica and LA in general, because he's saying common-sense things," Smith, the first volleyball player to win 100 career tournaments during a storied Hall of Fame career that earned him the nickname "King of the Beach," told Fox News Digital.  "We've all seen the news and everything else of what's been going on for the past years and how things aren't as good as they could be, and Spencer steps in and goes. This doesn't make any sense, particularly with the fires, and things could be a lot better. And I believe that he's really going to try to make things better for everybody. This isn't a political thing, I don't think at all, I think it's more, how do you make the lives of all people from Los Angeles better? And he's hitting all the key points, and it seems like he could be the guy." Smith, who was born in Santa Monica and has lived in Los Angeles for the entirety of his life, including in the Pacific Palisades, told Fox News Digital that Pratt feels like the man for the moment.  REALITY TV STAR SPENCER PRATT GAINS TRACTION IN LOS ANGELES MAYORAL RACE AFTER FIERY DEBATE "What's been going on in the city of LA has been going on for a long, long time, as long as I've been around," Smith explained. "I think a lot of people in LA have been waiting for someone like him, somebody with common sense who speaks logically and is willing to do the tough things to make our town better." The devastating Palisades wildfire came within a few miles of Smith’s Santa Monica home and several of his friends lost everything they owned in the tragedy that many believe Mayor Karen Bass, who is running for re-election, didn’t do enough to prevent, respond to, or rebuild from. THE CELEB ENDORSEMENTS BOOSTING SPENCER PRATT'S CHANCES OF BECOMING THE NEXT LA MAYOR Smith said he has met Bass and that she is a "very nice lady," but for "whatever reason," it "doesn’t seem like she wants to do the hard work to make things better for people." "Particularly when you have the fire and so many different things that went wrong before the fire, during the fire, after the fire," Smith said. "It seems like anything and everything that could go wrong went wrong, and leadership is the key for all of that. Again, very nice lady, but if she's not willing or not capable of doing the things that are gonna help the people of LA, then what's the point? I think you have to try something different and, again, politics out of it." While the city of Santa Monica is one of several independent municipalities that do not vote in the LA mayor race, the winner’s policies will impact all residents of Los Angeles County, and Smith believes that Pratt’s outsider status is necessary to shake up the institutional problems like homelessness, fraud and crime. "Spencer Pratt is the kind of person that he's been on the outside for so long, he’s seen all this bad stuff that's going on, and he's going, why is it like this? And it doesn't have to be," Smith said. "So yeah, I really get a sense that he wants to come in, he wants it to change things, he wants to disrupt everything that's been going on in the past and change it for the better. It just makes logical sense. All the things that he's been saying, and I certainly hope that if he does get into office, he's able to accomplish the things that he wants to accomplish, because it'll be good for everybody." Pratt will face off in the mayoral primary on Tuesday night against Bass and progressive city council member Nithya Raman in an election where the top two candidates will move on to the November general election. However, if a candidate receives 50% of the vote, they become the next mayor outright. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1da5a8ee6011c3f4e9d040 Georgia player hits mammoth go-ahead home run, promptly gets ejected for excessive celebration during trot te 2026-06-01T15:30:48.143Z Georgia player hits mammoth go-ahead home run, promptly gets ejected for excessive celebration during trot I've long said that college baseball deserves more respect, especially this time of year. Folks obsess with March Madness, but I don't think it holds a candle to June Madness. Fine. That's a little hyperbolic, but I do believe this country needs to pay way more attention to college baseball. You want 24/7 electricity? Check out post-Memorial Day college baseball. The Road to Omaha. It's the best, and it started this weekend around the country with regional tournaments. On that note, let's go ahead and head on out to Athens, where Georgia's Tre Phelps gave the Bulldogs the lead Sunday against Liberty with a mammoth home run, and then promptly got ejected for an ... exuberant ... celebration while rounding the bases. Enjoy! NCAA BASEBALL TOURNAMENT DESCENDS INTO MAYHEM AS PLAYERS, COACHES, PARENTS EJECTED Goodness gracious. First off ... what an absolute nuke from Tre Phelps. That ball still hasn't landed. And what a moment, too. Regional final. Trip to the Super Regionals on the line. You're at home. You're down a run in the sixth inning. And you just potentially sent your program to the next round of the tournament. As a baseball player — as an athlete — you dream of those moments. It's something he'll talk about for the rest of his life. Which is why I think this ejection is pure insanity. Just nuts. What are we doing here? We're really tossing kids for THAT? You have to be able to read the room as an umpire. I understand the whole "sportsmanship" aspect to this. I do. But look at the situation! The kid just hit the biggest home run of his life. I don't know that I've ever seen a baseball player ejected for excessive celebration. That certainly didn't seem like the time for it. And here's the kicker ... some are reporting that Phelps was actually signaling to his family while running down the first base line: Goodness. Now, I have no clue if that's who Phelps was motioning to in the beginning of his trot. You could probably piece the two together and make a case, but it's all subjective at this point. Georgia manager Wes Johnson pointed this out after the game, for what it's worth. "As far as the Tre (Phelps) situation, for the record, Tre's family was sitting up in the stands," he said. "Tre was waving at his family. The umpires — whatever, you know I'm not an umpire — they thought he was talking to their dugout." Regardless, the ejection was stunning. Truly stunning. Again, I don't know that I've ever seen that before, and I spent two decades playing baseball. Was it excessive? Absolutely. Obnoxious? Sure. But baseball has a way of policing itself, right? The game is built on the unwritten rules. Did the kid need to be tossed after hitting the go-ahead home run in a regional final? Probably not. Would he have taken a fastball to the back during his next at-bat? I'd imagine so. Instead, his replacement — Michael O'Shaughnessy — hit a no-doubter in the eighth inning that put the game on ice: Was that the Baseball Gods giving us their verdict on the situation? Perhaps. They have a way of doing that. In any event, the Bulldogs are moving on. Tre Phelps will now be suspended for the first game of the Super Regional next weekend. And it all seems a little silly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1da351ee6011c3f4e9cff8 Lone survivor rescued after fatal fall kills three climbers on Mount McKinley te 2026-06-01T15:20:49.191Z Lone survivor rescued after fatal fall kills three climbers on Mount McKinley Three Latvian climbers died and a fourth survived after a fall on Wednesday near Denali Pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley. Four members of a seven-person climbing expedition fell near Denali Pass, about 2,100 feet below the mountain's 20,310-foot summit, according to Reuters. The Latvian Mountaineering Association identified the deceased climbers as Inese Puceka, Vija Olte and Renars Kunigs-Salaks, the outlet reported. ONE MAN TURNED A GLOBAL SKYSCRAPER INTO HIS MOST DANGEROUS DESTINATION OF ALL: 'PRETTY SURREAL' The association said a fourth climber, Mārtiņš Bilzēns, survived the fall and was in critical condition. Rescue crews from the National Park Service evacuated the surviving climber on Thursday from a basin at approximately 17,200 feet. Challenging terrain and weather conditions prevented a helicopter from landing. That required rescuers to use a long-line extraction system before transporting the climber to Kahiltna Base Camp and later to a hospital, according to the National Park Service. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The three remaining members of the expedition who were not involved in the fall returned to High Camp after assisting their climbing partners, park officials said. Following the rescue efforts at high altitude, all three experienced declining physical conditions and were evacuated from the mountain Friday. Recovery efforts for the three climbers who died remain ongoing as weather, terrain and mountain conditions continue to affect access to the site, park officials said. The accident occurred near Denali Pass, one of the most hazardous sections of the mountain.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The stretch between High Camp and Denali Pass has been the site of numerous injuries and fatalities over the years, with many incidents involving unprotected falls, according to reports.  Mount McKinley, also known as Denali, rises about 20,310 feet above sea level and is considered one of the most demanding climbs in North America. The mountain's steep slopes, glaciers, rapidly changing weather and extreme altitude create significant challenges even for experienced climbers. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Only about 1,000 to 1,200 climbers attempt to reach the summit each year, most during the May and June climbing season.  Less than half of those who attempted the climb last year successfully reached the top, according to park statistics. More than 130 people have died on the mountain throughout the park's history. Fox News Digital reached out to the National Park Service for further comment. Reuters contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1da10dee6011c3f4e9cfca Trump’s $1.8B ‘slush fund’ for loyalists has no modern precedent, presidency scholar says te 2026-06-01T15:11:09.192Z Trump’s $1.8B ‘slush fund’ for loyalists has no modern precedent, presidency scholar says A mob of Trump supporters gathers in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. An "anti-weaponization" fund was created by the Department of Justice in May 2026 that could make payments to those who took part in the Jan. 6 attack. (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images) President Donald Trump’s extraordinary $1.776 billion fund to pay off allies and others who say they have been wronged by past administrations has drawn widespread condemnation by opponents, including some Republicans, who characterize it as an act of brazen corruption. But the Trump administration’s push to reward its supporters also harkens back to an earlier era of American cronyism, experts say, while expanding the frontiers of political favoritism. From the early years of the United States until well into the 19th century, a spoils system dominated the federal government. Presidents handed out jobs to supporters, filling the bureaucracy with workers who had demonstrated loyalty to the administration in power.  President Andrew Jackson (Courtesy Library of Congress) Trump’s political idol, President Andrew Jackson, replaced large numbers of federal officials after his 1829 inauguration, for instance. One appointee to a role at the Port of New York made out with more than $1 million, valued at tens of millions today. The comparison isn’t exact. The spoils system was associated with the distribution of government jobs to political allies, a practice called patronage. Trump’s new fund would instead deliver taxpayer dollars directly to favored individuals. Yet, academics who have studied the spoils system and the presidency see parallels between the past and present — with a desire to reward allies and build allegiance at the center of it all. “It seems to me that may be the common element here,” said Sidney Shapiro, a professor of law at Wake Forest University who wrote before the 2024 election that Trump wanted to reinstate the spoils system. “It appears President Trump is thinking about using the fund to reward people unfairly punished, but I think in his mind it’s unfairly punished because they were trying to support him.” Five-member board to be named by Trump The Department of Justice announced the “anti-weaponization fund,” which critics call a “slush fund,” on May 18 as it moved to settle a lawsuit Trump had filed in his personal capacity against the IRS over the leaking of his tax returns by a former agency contractor.  The suit placed Trump in the extremely unusual position of effectively negotiating with himself because he has erased the DOJ’s post-Watergate tradition of independence from the White House. Even before the settlement, the Justice Department under Trump had taken actions that would have been unheard of in other recent administrations. For instance, federal prosecutors have brought a case against former FBI Director James Comey and tried to pursue criminal charges against New York Democratic Attorney General Letitia James.  The DOJ has also obtained an indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, a frequent critic of GOP politicians. Trump’s settlement agreement provides for the creation of the fund overseen by a board of five members chosen by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously served as Trump’s personal attorney. Trump can fire the members for any reason. The fund’s board will have the power to make decisions about payments, as well as issue formal apologies. Claims submitted to the fund must be processed by Dec. 1, 2028, prior to the end of Trump’s term. Jan. 6 rioters line up A bevy of Trump supporters and hangers-on have said they plan to apply for compensation. They include individuals who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, disrupting Congress’ certification of President Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. Trump previously pardoned rioters when he took office in January 2025. Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, who was convicted of seditious conspiracy and sentenced to 22 years in prison before Trump pardoned him, predicted on a recent podcast that a “lot of J6ers are going to spend their money on firearms.” Former national Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio looked on as far-right activists celebrating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack marched down Constitution Avenue on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison on sedition charges related to the attack, but President Donald Trump commuted his sentence. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) Trump has cast the fund as an act of magnanimity on his part because the settlement agreement doesn’t include a monetary payout to him.  However, Blanche also signed a document barring any additional scrutiny of the president’s past tax history, a move that shields him from audits. The New York Times and ProPublica reported in 2024 that Trump could have owed $100 million if he lost an audit battle over improper tax breaks. “I gave up a lot of money in allowing the just announced Anti-Weaponization Fund to go forward. I could have settled my case, including the illegal release of my Tax Returns and the equally illegal BREAK IN of Mar-a-Lago, for an absolute fortune,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring to the FBI search of his Florida residence in 2022. “Instead, I am helping others, who were so badly abused by an evil, corrupt, and weaponized Biden Administration, receive, at long last, JUSTICE!” Trump has adopted a “patrimonial” approach to governing, James Pfiffner, a professor emeritus at George Mason University who has studied the presidency, wrote in an email to States Newsroom.  Benefits, like federal contracts, go to those who are loyal, Pfiffner wrote, and the government is treated as if it were a family business and the state’s resources were his personal property. The “anti-weaponization fund” represents an extension of that approach, Pfiffner wrote, but also goes further than past presidents. He wrote that he could think of no past precedents in the modern presidency for such a blatant use of taxpayer money to potentially reward loyalists. “At least in the spoils system, the people hired by the government were working and presumably doing their jobs,” Pfiffner wrote. “The beneficiaries of this fund have done nothing to earn their benefits, and presumably some will be rewarded for having committed crimes to overturn the 2020 election.” Congress began curbing the spoils system after the 1881 assassination of President James Garfield by a spurned job seeker.  Over the next two decades, many federal positions were moved into a civil service system. While the federal government still includes some 4,000 political appointees today, the vast majority of the bureaucracy is staffed by civil servants. Critics and defenders in Congress But it’s unclear whether Congress will block Trump’s fund, despite an intense backlash. Anger among Republican senators has stalled action on budget legislation funding immigration enforcement, which Democrats would have used to force votes on amendments to block the fund. Democrats have introduced multiple bills aimed at halting it. “Congress cannot stand by while Trump turns the federal government into a political operation for his friends and cronies,” Sen. Michael Bennet, a Colorado Democrat, said in a statement. Obstacles exist to congressional action. Even if Republicans who control both chambers voted with Democrats, Trump could veto bills passed placing restrictions on the fund, which would require two-thirds majorities in the House and Senate to override.  And some GOP lawmakers have defended the fund. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., speaks to reporters after voting in the GOP primary in Auburn, Alabama on May 19, 2026. Tuberville has defended President Donald Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund. (Photo by Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector) On May 21, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican, objected to a unanimous consent request by Sen. Alex Padilla, a California Democrat, to pass a bill that would prohibit payments to Jan. 6 rioters. “Thankfully, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Trump Department of Justice established a standard and lawful process to hear from American citizens who suffered lawfare or weaponization under the Biden administration,” Tuberville said on the Senate floor. Lawsuits have been filed challenging the fund and how it’s structured. Two police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 have sued, warning that rioters could use the money to organize.  Fund blocked temporarily On Friday, a federal judge in Virginia ordered the Trump administration to halt work on the fund for at least two weeks while she considers ordering a lengthier pause. The decision came in a lawsuit brought by a former federal prosecutor fired by the DOJ and a California professor who was charged but acquitted of assaulting a federal officer after protesting an immigration raid. Legal advocacy groups also argue Congress didn’t intend for federal money to be used for these kinds of payoffs. “Another commonality is we the taxpayers are funding both,” Shapiro, the Wake Forest professor, said of the spoils system and the Trump fund. “We certainly fund the jobs that people have and now we’re funding this fund.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1da0f5ee6011c3f4e9cfa9 Republicans emerge as biggest threat to Trump's controversial DOJ fund te 2026-06-01T15:10:45.593Z Republicans emerge as biggest threat to Trump's controversial DOJ fund Senate Democrats are doing everything they can to kill President Donald Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund, and Republicans may be keen on helping them. The nearly $2 billion fund has drawn heavy criticism from both sides of the aisle since its announcement last month as part of the settlement between Trump and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  It also, for now, has blown up the GOP’s push to advance billions in immigration enforcement funding. And as lawmakers return from a week-long break, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Democrats aren’t going to let the issue die quietly.  SENATE GOP ERUPTS OVER TRUMP DOJ 'ANTI-WEAPONIZATION' FUND, PUNTS ICE, BORDER PATROL FUNDING "This week, Senate Democrats will launch a coordinated effort to kill the slush fund before one cent goes out the door," Schumer wrote in a letter to his colleagues. "And no matter what Republicans do, we will force them to vote." "If Republicans return to reconciliation, we will be ready with amendments to shut the fund down," he continued. "If they try to bury the issue, we will force them to the Senate floor. If they try to sneak behind appropriations, we will fight them there too." The Senate is returning to pick up where lawmakers left off on budget reconciliation, the party-line process that the GOP is using to ram through $72 billion to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the next three and a half years. REPUBLICANS RECOIL AS TRUMP'S BILLION-DOLLAR DOJ 'SLUSH FUND' FOR ALLIES THREATENS ICE, BORDER PATROL PLAN Part of that process includes a "vote-a-rama," where unlimited amendment votes happen. Democrats already have several amendments in the works to curtail the fund, including one that would prevent those convicted of rape and sexual assault from gaining access to the taxpayer-funded pot of money.  And Republican leaders feared that many in the GOP would support those amendments. The relationship between Senate Republicans and Trump is not on its highest note, either, following the president’s decision to back successful primary challengers to Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and John Cornyn, R-Texas.  But the dissent within the GOP against the Department of Justice (DOJ) fund is far broader than just two Republicans, with at least half the conference taking issue with it during a fiery closed-door meeting with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. REPUBLICAN BREAKS WITH TRUMP AFTER PRIMARY LOSS, CALLS FOR ‘STEADY, NOT ERRATIC’ LEADERSHIP Several wanted to know what kind of action, if any, would be taken by the administration to put guardrails on the fund to prevent those convicted of assaulting police officers during the riots of Jan. 6, 2021, from gaining access to the money.  Many see this as an issue that Trump and the administration need to solve, especially with how close Republicans were to ramming the broader reconciliation package through.  But the DOJ has argued that they aren’t seeking reconciliation money for the fund, and that it’s an issue that has nothing to do with the process. However, Republicans see it differently, given that the Senate Judiciary Committee, which has oversight of the Justice Department, plays a significant role in the legislative package.  Schumer and Democrats, however, want to outright demolish the fund. "There will be no escape hatch," Schumer said. "No fake guardrails or backroom promises to hide behind. No Justice Department announcement that makes this corruption acceptable." "Republicans are scrambling for a way out — not to end the corruption, but to manage it," he continued. "That will not be enough. You do not fix a corrupt slush fund by promising to manage it better. You end it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d9c70ee6011c3f4e9ce74 Serena Williams to make pro tennis return at the HSBC Championships in London te 2026-06-01T14:51:28.390Z Serena Williams to make pro tennis return at the HSBC Championships in London Serena Williams will return to professional tennis this summer as a doubles competitor the HSBC Championships. The tournament begins in London at The Queen’s Club on Saturday and it runs through June 21. It is one of the events leading up to Wimbledon, which takes places in July. "THE QUEEN RETURNS," the tournament announced on X. "Serena Williams is BACK & set for doubles at the #HSBCChampionships!" This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d9c47ee6011c3f4e9ce5e Revolut rolls out services to thousands of users in India ahead of broader launch te 2026-06-01T14:50:47.433Z Revolut rolls out services to thousands of users in India ahead of broader launch The British fintech has built a waitlist of about 450,000 users in India as it prepares for a broader launch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d9c33ee6011c3f4e9ce55 DuckDuckGo makes its ‘no-AI’ search engine easier to access as its traffic booms te 2026-06-01T14:50:27.024Z DuckDuckGo makes its ‘no-AI’ search engine easier to access as its traffic booms Alternative search engine DuckDuckGo launches 'no AI' web extensions for Chrome and Firefox users. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d9a35ee6011c3f4e9ce35 1 dead after crash in west Phoenix te 2026-06-01T14:41:57.665Z 1 dead after crash in west Phoenix A sustained fatal injuries in a crash reported near 55th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d9a17ee6011c3f4e9ce0f Heel Turn: Pro wrestling's hot month should remind fans just how good they have it te 2026-06-01T14:41:27.431Z Heel Turn: Pro wrestling's hot month should remind fans just how good they have it It’s often difficult to live up to the high expectations that pro wrestling fans have. The diehards want every match to be five stars, the storylines to make complete sense and the fans in the arena to yell and scream as if they’ve never been to a show before. Sometimes, they have to remember just how good they have it in this era. Not everything is going to be "Monday Night Wars" level of entertainment. Pro wrestlers are dealing with injuries, fatigue and the added pressure that comes with trying to execute at every turn. Sometimes, it’s worth remembering just how much wrestling there is nowadays and just how good every fan has it. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It brings us to June 1. The last 31 days of pro wrestling was a real treat for anyone who watches the sport. Clash in Italy, Backlash, Saturday Night’s Main Event, Double or Nothing, Fairway to Hell, Wrestling Dontaku and Noche de Los Grandes were just some of the major pro wrestling events that occurred in May. Is it safe to say that May was one of the best months of pro wrestling ever? WWE hosted solid premium live events that saw Roman Reigns defeat Jacob Fatu twice and Sol Ruca win the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Adam Copeland and Christian Cage captured championships at All Elite Wrestling’s (AEW) Double or Nothing while Will Ospreay’s storylines with United Empire and the Death Riders grew at Wrestling Dontaku. AEW also hosted Fairway to Hell at the SoFi Center in Florida – a venue in which The Golf League matches are hosted. The event received praise and will host Brawl at the Ballpark in July at Target Field in Minneapolis. Meanwhile, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide finished off one of the best feuds over the last year in El Grande Americano and Original El Grande Americano. El Grande Americano won the match and Chad Gable was revealed to be the Original El Grande Americano. It was widely praised as a match of the year contender and we’re only five months into the year. Not to mention, Fox News Digital was in New York for Awesome Championship Wrestling that delivered on four-plus hours of wrestling fun. May afforded pro wrestling fans some of the best action of the year as the major companies build toward the summer in what should be a wild one. So, here’s to May. There may not be another run like it this year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Roman Reigns held strong as he defeated Jacob Fatu in a Tribal Combat match at Clash in Italy on Sunday, retaining the World Heavyweight Championship in the process. It was the second time the two had squared off in a calendar month with Reigns winning both times. WWE seemed to have signaled that a new inning of The Bloodline storyline was about to unfold. As Reigns walked to the back with Fatu and Jey and Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa looked on with his MFT stablemates Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga. The group had split from Reigns after WrestleMania 40 where Sikoa declared himself the head of his own table. Sikoa declared on Instagram that Fatu should have stuck with his faction instead of the "Samoan Werewolf" being so-called neutered by Reigns. The "Tribal Chief" has remained untouchable going into the first "Monday Night Raw" of June. As the King of the Ring Tournament gets going, Reigns called out LA Knight and Royce Keys specifically as they’re looked at as favorites to win and get a shot at his title come SummerSlam. The latest "Dynamite" began with a backstage segment from Double or Nothing in which Will Ospreay went to the medical room to get checked out. He met with Kenny Omega, who was also getting checked out. "My worry is that you can’t trust those guys," Omega told Ospreay bluntly. "What they do is what they say they will do. They wanted to hurt me. They hurt me. … I will do anything for you, Will. For you to realize your dream of being champion, there’s nothing I wouldn’t do. It would’ve been so easy for me to help you." Ospreay, who has worked with the Death Riders to get back to full strength, agreed with Omega to a point but said Omega didn’t show up. He questioned Omega failing to be at AEW week in and week out. "I get the appeal to the Death Riders. They’re serious. They mean business," Omega continued. "They get the job done. So, I’m not saying don’t trust them. All I’m saying is, be careful, as a friend." Jon Moxley appeared and told Ospreay that was "good advice." Ospreay is into the semifinals of the Owen Hart Men’s Tournament after beating Samoa Joe at Double or Nothing. Should he win the tournament, he will get a shot at the AEW World Championship in his home country at Double or Nothing. As he inches closer to that dream, the Death Riders will either be there to help him see it through or try to demolish it at the last moment. Major League Wrestling launched a new season of "Fusion" on Saturday evening. It was a jammed double episode that was newsworthy. MLW world heavyweight champion Killer Kross signed an open contract for his next challenger to his title. Matt Riddle took the opportunity before an enraged Alex Hammerstone could make his mark. Elsewhere, an undefeated Shotzi challenged Shoko Nakajima for her MLW World Featherweight Championship. Shotzi defeated Priscilla Kelly and set her eyes on gold. Meanwhile, Austin Aries and Trevor Lee put on a show while Zamaya made quick work of her opponent in her debut match. Aries also called out MLW openweight champion Blue Panther after he defeated Lee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d99eeee6011c3f4e9ce02 Losing Trust in Justice Dept., Judges Call Out Its Lawyers’ Behavior te 2026-06-01T14:40:46.952Z Losing Trust in Justice Dept., Judges Call Out Its Lawyers’ Behavior The federal courts have long assumed that the government’s lawyers are trustworthy. Now judges across the country are criticizing their lack of candor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d99d9ee6011c3f4e9cdee Tucsonans can find free & discounted food at food banks & local schools te 2026-06-01T14:40:25.432Z Tucsonans can find free & discounted food at food banks & local schools Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d92f0ee6011c3f4e9cd1b June 1 marks four months since Nancy Guthrie was reported missing te 2026-06-01T14:10:56.545Z June 1 marks four months since Nancy Guthrie was reported missing Authorities continue to search for answers, but updates from investigators have offered little clarity on what happened to her. Here's what we do know. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d90c4ee6011c3f4e9ccab Amphitheater seeks partner te 2026-06-01T14:01:40.390Z Amphitheater seeks partner Council OKs SCP 2.0’s letter asking for plans to revive 5,500-seat outdoor venue The Sedona amphitheater is seeking a partner for a serious long-term commitment, music is a must. The Sedona City Council unanimously approved a non-binding letter of intent with Sedona Cultural Park 2.0 nonprofit — and Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d90a9ee6011c3f4e9cca1 Food truck location proposed for downtown Havasu te 2026-06-01T14:01:13.831Z Food truck location proposed for downtown Havasu Lake Havasu City's food truck scene could soon grow again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d908eee6011c3f4e9cc7f Russell Henley goes unconscious at Colonial, Eric Cole's continuous sting, and Joaquin Niemann flips in Korea te 2026-06-01T14:00:46.233Z Russell Henley goes unconscious at Colonial, Eric Cole's continuous sting, and Joaquin Niemann flips in Korea Sunday at the Charles Schwab Challenge was a bit sleepy, but then Russell Henley woke up in a rather aggressive mood. The 37-year-old flipped a switch down the stretch in Fort Worth to earn the sixth PGA Tour win of his career and pass quite a career milestone in the process. Where there is a winner, there are also many losers, and for Eric Cole, he's essentially turned into the face of the latter group since earning his spot on the PGA Tour in 2023. His streak of not having the breaks fall his way earned another notch this week, but it's not all bad for the former PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. On the other side of the planet, Joaquin Niemann found the LIV Golf winner's circle yet again in South Korea. He's somewhat sneakily benefited the most from leaving the PGA Tour, and all he's missing now is to show any semblance of a pulse at a major championship. This is Par Talk, a weekly read to get you caught up on all the happenings that took place in professional golf that you need to know. You can follow Mark on X @itismarkharris and email him at mark.harris@outkick.com. The theme throughout the final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge on Sunday was that none of the half dozen or so players with a chance to win it wanted to go out and take it. But then, Russell Henley volunteered to do so when he stepped to the 16th tee while trailing by three shots. PGA TOUR EVENT AT TRUMP DORAL GETS HUGE BOOST WITH NEW SPOT ON RESTRUCTURED 2027 SCHEDULE Down three with three to play makes the approach straightforward. Extremely difficult, but straightforward, and Henley went out and executed by closing his round out with three consecutive birdies to earn a spot in a playoff with Eric Cole. Henley knocked his tee shot on the par-3 16th hole to 15 feet and drained the birdie putt to officially grab hold of the momentum. He hit his approach shot into the par-4 17th to 15 feet and his final approach on the par-4 18th to just outside the same range. For a player who has earned a bit of a reputation for lacking aggression down the stretch, the former Georgia Bulldog certainly had plenty of it on Sunday afternoon. As for the playoff, it didn't exactly come as a surprise that all Henley needed was one hole to finish the job against Cole. A driver and a wedge inside of five feet, the job was done, and Henley was hugging his three children and his wife as a PGA Tour winner for the first time in 14 months. In recent years, Henley has become a player who clearly enjoys difficult tests, and winning at Colonial with a score of just 12-under checks that box. With his victory in Fort Worth, Henley passed the career earnings mark of $50 million. Notable players he's surpassed on the career earnings list are Ernie Els, Bubba Watson, Tommy Fleetwood, Tony Finau and Luke Donald. He may be the most unsuspecting $50 million winner in PGA Tour history, which is probably exactly the way he wants it. Eric Cole is a unique player. He's 37 years old, is a journeyman in professional golf, has won a dozen times on mini tours, yet remains winless on the PGA Tour despite earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2023. With that resume as a guy nearing 40, he's earned the reputation of being a perennial loser, and while he's not a winner, the criticism he receives feels a bit harsh. Cole is in the middle of just his fourth season on the PGA Tour, and this past week's Charles Schwab Challenge marked his 120th start on Tour. In that time, he's made 84 cuts, finished runner-up three times, has 41 Top 25 finishes and has earned $13.5 million. It's safe to assume he'd trade in a couple million bucks to turn one of his second-place finishes into a victory, but it's not as if Cole is living in some sort of endless, unsuccessful hellscape inside the ropes. Sunday's playoff loss to Henley was the second time in his young-ish Tour career that he's had to witness his opponent birdie the first extra hole to slam the door shut. Chris Kirk gave him the same treatment at the 2023 Honda Classic. Cole didn't have his best stuff on Sunday, hitting just 10 greens in regulation, but still carded an even-par round of 70 to give himself a chance to earn his first win on Tour. He's more aware than anyone out there that even-par rounds on Sunday very rarely get the job done, and certainly understands he got beat by a guy who simply got scorching hot down the stretch. It won't make the sting hurt less, but that's golf sometimes. LIV Golf, or at least this version of LIV Golf, may not exist in just a few months, and out of all the players on the circuit, Joaquin Niemann may be the most upset about it. The Chilean beat Talor Gooch in a playoff to win LIV Korea over the weekend for his eighth individual title since joining the circuit in 2022. Those eight titles are two more than any other LIV player, and while he's not the first, second, or maybe even fifth player fans think of when it comes to LIV, he certainly should be. BRYSON DECHAMBEAU ADMITS TO TURNING TO AI TO HELP FIX HIS SWING AFTER STRUGGLES AT LIV GOLF KOREA The loudest LIV critics out there will try claiming that Niemann's eight wins aren't noteworthy, but winning professional golf tournaments, regardless of the fact that they are no-cut events, is not easy. Doing so eight times in less than five years is wildly impressive. Maybe the scariest, and definitely most alarming fact about Niemann, is that he's still just 27 years old. If (when) LIV does officially go belly up, Niemann's next move will be among the most intriguing to follow. As a two-time winner on the PGA Tour and former 15th-ranked player on the planet, there is no denying he has the game to make serious noise on the game's biggest stages, but has shockingly failed to do so throughout his entire career. In his 28 major championship starts, he's finished inside the top 10 only once, which was a T-8 at the 2025 PGA Championship. The sample size is large, the results are very poor, but he still has all the time in the world on his side, and what he does with it over the next decade will be an interesting watch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d8e3bee6011c3f4e9cc52 Massive and made of fiberglass, Muffler Men are a Route 66 classic — and they're multiplying te 2026-06-01T13:50:51.825Z Massive and made of fiberglass, Muffler Men are a Route 66 classic — and they're multiplying Americans have these roadside giants, also known as Paul Bunyans, Uniroyal Gals and most commonly, Muffler Men. Manufactured in Los Angeles, they first appeared on the highways of North America in the early 1960s as an advertising gimmick, often promoting… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d8bddee6011c3f4e9cbf9 Woman tests fate by getting too close to a massive bison, faceplants while running away te 2026-06-01T13:40:45.752Z Woman tests fate by getting too close to a massive bison, faceplants while running away A woman learned the hard way that messing with nature is a very bad idea. Viral videos of people testing fate with wild animals are right near the top of the list of the best content online. Nature has plenty of uplifting moments, but it's also full of people doing stuff so stupid that it's honestly mind-boggling. Well, buckle up because we have a real doozy today. HORRIFIED TOURISTS WATCH AS BISON BOILS TO DEATH IN YELLOWSTONE HOT SPRING The popular Instagram page @touronsofnationalparks is known for spotlighting the foolishness of people in national parks. The page recently posted a video that needs to be seen in order to be believed. A woman decided it was a wise idea to get close to a massive bison in Yellowstone National Park. How do we think that worked out for her? BEAR ATTACK IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK LEAVES 2 HIKERS INJURED Spoiler: not well. She face planted while attempting to run away. Check out the absolutely shocking video below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. People were quick to roast the woman in the comments. One wrote, "Help me Ranger Obi Wan, you’re my only hope." Another added, "Survival skills of a French fry." A third wrote, "Even the buffalo is confused." Here's some free advice for everyone when it comes to dealing with wild animals. Stay a safe distance away, especially when dealing with an animal that can easily weigh north of 800 pounds. Yet, I know that advice will be ignored, and the content will keep flowing. Wouldn't have it any other way. Let me know your thoughts on the video at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d899aee6011c3f4e9cbbb Rising pop culture star Rachel Pizzolato concludes massive May at Miami Swim Week, Ric Flair's health & MEAT te 2026-06-01T13:31:06.311Z Rising pop culture star Rachel Pizzolato concludes massive May at Miami Swim Week, Ric Flair's health & MEAT The sun is shining bright, Monday Screencaps is dialed in, the birds are chirping away, summer is in the air, a skunk unloaded in the early morning hours (thankfully not on my dogs) and it's officially June 2026. Guys, let's face it, this is going to be a massive month for the United States and the world. We have the World Cup, America 250, Trump's birthday UFC event, there's an intriguing NBA Finals (if you're into that sort of thing), the NHL Finals are ready to roll and there's even that Great American Fair thing on the National Mall where Vanilla Ice will take the stage. Add in amazing weather, flowers blooming, long patio nights, my annual five-day golf trip, and you have all the ingredients for an action-packed month. Before we get June rolling, let's stop and appreciate the month that our new favorite pop culture star, Rachel Pizzolato just completed over the weekend. I've been telling Screencaps readers about Rachel for years. Earlier this month, I wrote about how she had a test shoot with Victoria's Secret and how that would be the perfect hire as a counterattack to Sydney Sweeney and her SYRN lingerie company. VICTORIA’S SECRET SHOULD SIGN RACHEL PIZZOLATO TO FACE SYDNEY SWEENEY IN LINGERIE WAR, REDS FAN IS DUMB & MEAT Over the weekend, Rachel completed her huge May in Miami dominating Swim Week. How'd she celebrate? By breaking out a cartwheel right on the runway. That's something you don't see over at the SI Swimsuit show. That's the power of Pizzolato. If you're running an America 250 event, get this woman on your event list NOW. She's an absolute party. She's always smiling. Always laughing. This is the demeanor the United States needs more of. More Pizzolato, NOW! • Moving along...what did I do this weekend in Ohio? With the help of Screencaps Jr., I filled up a 12-yard dumpster with a play set, tree limbs, an old pool toy bin, 2X4s, dead arborvitae trees, etc., etc. When I tell you guys it was a total yard renovation weekend, I'm not lying. It was insane. I'm talking 10 hours on Saturday, and another 10 on Sunday, but now, we should be set. The best purchase I made all weekend had to be the Ryobi battery-powered reciprocating saw. It tore apart the wood play set in about 30 minutes. That pressure treated lumber cut like butter. Laugh all you want at me buying Ryobi. I don't care. You know what else was amazing this weekend? Mrs. Screencaps' drip irrigation system not only turning on correctly, but only having one spot where either a chipmunk or rabbit chewed through a line. ONE repair job. Incredible. – I just saw this email from Reagan B. for Homebrew Bill who is looking to get into the pruner game: Bill, since you already have ryobi batteries, you may want to check out their one handed reciprocating saw.  I can't speak specifically to theirs, as my battery system is DeWalt.  I mainly use mine for other purposes, but it has been my go to for tree limbs since I got it.   Because it is one handed, it allows you to hold the limb with the other providing more control.  3" and under and it goes through them in just a couple of seconds.  4" and above and I'm grabbing a chain or polesaw.  The blades are cheap and unlike chains (the small one handed ones included) you don't have to be scared of the dirt.  I used it to cut a root a couple inches below the surface that would have destroyed a chain. Kinsey: Just so people don't accuse me of stealing Reagan's thunder, he sent in this reciprocating saw advice Sunday night at 11:27. I'm telling you guys, for the money, that Ryobi reciprocating saw is a steal. #notsponsored 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps ▶️ YouTube: Screencaps with Joe Kinsey Subscribe for videos, rants, and behind-the-scenes. 🐦 Twitter/X: @JoeKinseyexp Tag me or drop a DM. 📸 Instagram: @OutKickScreencaps You guys need to start tagging me on content you're seeing. 📘 Facebook Page: Screencaps on Facebook 👥 Facebook Group: Join the Screencaps Community 📬 Mail (Thursday Night Mowing League): 27072 Carronade Dr, Unit A 155 Perrysburg, OH 43551 🗞️ Newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here • I didn't watch much television this weekend, but I did catch this home run trot down in Georgia that had the Internet all fired up. Here's my only problem with this exotic trot: The timing. Georgia was down 1-0 in the bottom of the 6th to Liberty when the guy decides to go all Savannah Bananas on the Flames. That's a nice Liberty team, but that's also the No. 3 ranked Georgia Bulldogs. You're actually supposed to pound Liberty. Even Screencaps reader Travel Ball Hardo Chris B. in Houston who celebrates everything travel ball, where this nonsense develops at an early age, says the hitter went too far. This reaction out of the travel ball hardo actually surprised me. – X Canuk writes: I told you I was going to write about my views on the moral decline of society and its impact. We have strayed mightily from the values you espouse and your readers hold dear! You wrote recently "This column is all about looking at the absurdities of the times we live in and asking how we can make things better. . . . I'm asking for some sanity in this world we live in." I have been pondering this for a while now and it all started when I was talking to my neighbor and he was asking why we have all these cameras along the public thoroughfares and intersections . . . "government intrusion" he stated. My response was simple, we are no longer ethical and moral. Ethics are a societal system like "Do unto others, as you would have done unto you." Increasingly, we don't have a social construct anymore, it is about me, what I can get, to heck with the common good (like buying up all the toilet paper during COVID?). Morals, on the other hand are individual and in my opinion, moral relativism has become the norm. What's good for you, is good for you, what's good for me, is good for me . . . don't judge. The problem is, you cannot shoot your neighbor because his cat does its business in your flower bed, as justified as you may be! Hence, government needs to step in with laws, regulations and controls. Regulating morality becomes the norm and is futile when trying to regulate each individual, business, community group in a society. Of course, with more rules comes the need for policing to ensure the rules are followed. More patrols, cameras, inspections . . . you get the idea. When we put the individual ahead of the common good, we are doomed. Relative moralism is a slippery slope because there is no fundamental belief by all in something, an absolute truth. "Don't judge!" is the decree. Ridiculous. What this column inspires and its readers desire is to get back to the days where people were good citizens, caring for one another, being self-aware, neighborly, doing unto others . . . a nicely mowed lawn. Acting civilized, working hard, reflecting on our own actions, owning mistakes, having shame, trying to be better! Today, it seems its about lie, cheat, steal, get what's mine. People are shameless. Now we need proof in court, video evidence to combat lies to prove a person is guilty. Why don't people declare they are guilty when they are caught red-handed in a crime? Charlie's Kirk's shooter and the United Healthcare CEO shooter stated "not guilty" when asked. Why are we forced to waste public resources? So, we face a moral decline. Unwanted children fill our group homes, affairs/divorce are rampant, court dockets are filled with the guilty, restaurants are trashed, air/road rage incidents are common, kids lose their innocent childhood years, murder is justified, fights breaking out at little league, people don't want to work for what they have, have no pride in themselves, young men are aimless, have few friends, women abhor the word "homemaker," we want instant gratification of any need. Try reading Romans 1, verse 18 to the end of that chapter to see how what was written 2,000 years ago, reads like today. It is uncanny. But, there is hope. What this column/readers desire . . . let's get back to the basics. Start with what the founders of this country believed, a common sense of ethics from some agreed upon source. They generally believed the bible, but if not that, then? Each one of us needs to be accountable, reflective as individuals and do right! Be better, take the high ground, be respectful, obey the laws, help your neighbor. If individuals are self-governed and do the right thing, less laws and cameras are needed. Society functions so much better and at much less cost. Thanks to you and your team for making us think, igniting self-governance in all of us as we try to make sense of it all. My wish is this column ignites a nationwide awakening. We all need to keep up the good fight, it is worthy of a country 250 years old!   Kinsey: I'm happy that X-Canuck keyed in on the basics of lawn maintenance and taking care of property. I'm convinced that if you don't start with the basics of taking pride in your own property, there's a good chance you might have a problem making society a better place. That doesn't mean you have to have an Instagram property. I could go on and on, but I'll let others have their say. – Mark in Nashville emails: It will be interesting to see what a private equity firm will do with the Hut. They will certainly look to improve profitability, which can be anything from cutting costs within the operating system to opening new stores in strategic markets. If they read Screencaps, they will know exactly what to do! Take care. https://seekingalpha.com/news/4598618-yum-brands-in-exclusive-talks-to-sell-pizza-hut-to-longrange---report?share_source=shared_news?source=emailshare – Jeff E. observes: Speaking of weird toothbrush usage…Just watched a dude set his toothbrush on the bathroom counter ine one of the bathrooms at the San Antonio airport.  He put toothpaste on the toothbrush - as it sat on the counter - then put toothpaste away and picked up the toothbrush - that had been lying flat on bathroom counter at an airport bathroom - and brushed his teeth with it. Is that gross?  I think it’s gross.  Sheesh - I have been spending way too much time is airports. For the record:  you are not just a journalist.  You are above that.  You are a judge of current events and the behaviors of humanity - a dispenser of advice - an advisor on getting your s--t together - an encourager of keeping your s--t together and stepping it up to make the world better - a town cryer - a bearer of real political correctness,  and  a man of courage in seeking and speaking the truth. Remember - if you’re making everyone happy - you’re not doing it right. Gotta go - getting ready for takeoff. – Jeff D.'s advice: During my youth baseball coaching career one of the saddest points was seeing the middle school malaise. Kids who used to run to the field excited to play, suddenly started loafing to the field wearing their crocs with their heads buried in their phones. While frustrating, it is just a part of their growth. My advice, find a gimmick to get them motivated. One coach back in the day would keep an ice cold Orange Crush and give it to the player who crushed the ball that day. On a warm day get a tarp and run a hose to help them learn to dive, slide. Create a dirt bag of the game, player who got the dirtiest gets a Prime or something.The good news is this is phase and when they start getting a little more testosterone, they will turn into raging animals (this requires different coaching). BRITNEY SPEARS STUNS WITH A POST-PLEA DEAL INSTAGRAM DANCE, COLLEGE BASEBALL HOT MIC & IS THIS DREAM NORMAL? Kinsey: We're back at it tonight. It's a new month. It's time to turn the page. #################### And that is it. I'm running late on a Monday morning. Go have an incredible day. Let's have a great June 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d8986ee6011c3f4e9cbb2 Fourth US drug boat strike in a week kills more 'narco-terrorists' te 2026-06-01T13:30:46.394Z Fourth US drug boat strike in a week kills more 'narco-terrorists' The U.S. military conducted a deadly strike against a vessel in the Pacific on Saturday, killing several alleged "narco-terrorists," according to U.S. Southern Command. That attack, which killed three men, was one of four such military strikes announced by SOUTHCOM last week. "On May 30, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Three male narco-terrorists were killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed," the post on X noted. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CRACKS DOWN ON BRAZIL'S BIGGEST DRUG GANGS WITH 'GLOBAL TERROR' DESIGNATION A strike on Friday killed three men, while a strike on Wednesday killed two, SOUTHCOM reported. A strike on Tuesday killed one person but others survived: "One male narco-terrorist was killed during this action, and there were two survivors. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified the U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivors," SOUTHCOM noted in a post on X. U.S. MILITARY KILLS ALLEGED NARCO-TERRORIST IN LETHAL STRIKE ON DRUG-TRAFFICKING VESSEL IN EASTERN PACIFIC The U.S. conducted what it characterized as "self-defense strikes" against Iran over the weekend. "U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island this weekend. The measured and deliberate strikes occurred on Saturday and Sunday in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters. U.S. fighter aircraft swiftly responded by eliminating Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two one-way attack drones that posed clear threats to ships transiting regional waters," according to a press release. "No American service members were harmed. CENTCOM will continue to protect U.S. assets and interests in response to unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire," the release added. US MILITARY ATTACKS IRAN IN 'SELF-DEFENSE STRIKES' OVER WEEKEND CENTCOM noted in a Monday post on X, "Last night at 11 p.m. ET, U.S. forces successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American forces based in Kuwait. These missiles were immediately defeated and no American personnel were harmed. U.S. Central Command remains vigilant and will continue to protect our forces from Iranian aggression while supporting the ongoing ceasefire." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d874eee6011c3f4e9cb5a Arizona lawmakers return to Capitol to discuss budget deal as deadline looms te 2026-06-01T13:21:18.154Z Arizona lawmakers return to Capitol to discuss budget deal as deadline looms The budget talks come after months of public tension between the Democratic governor and Republican legislative leaders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d8734ee6011c3f4e9cb4d Lawmakers fight deadline on Arizona school repairs te 2026-06-01T13:20:52.242Z Lawmakers fight deadline on Arizona school repairs PHOENIX -- Calling it an illegal intrusion on their authority, Republican legislative leaders are moving to block -- or at least delay -- a court order requiring them to fix the system of funding public schools that a judge declared… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d84feee6011c3f4e9caf6 Country star Riley Green nearly dove into the crowd after a fan split his ear open during a performance te 2026-06-01T13:11:26.312Z Country star Riley Green nearly dove into the crowd after a fan split his ear open during a performance Riley Green described a tense moment on stage during one of his concerts in a recent interview with Billboard. When speaking with the outlet, the 37-year-old country music star recalled the moment a fan threw his cell phone at him while he was performing in Melbourne, Australia. "Initially, there was probably a moment where I thought about diving into the crowd and I reeled that back a little bit," he said. "There’s people in the venue that paid good money to come see me play and it seems pretty childish for me to let one person ruin it for everybody." The incident led him to get five stitches on his earlobe, but he continued on with the show, noting, "I got to be honest: I looked pretty cool with blood running down my neck singing ‘I Wish Grandpas Never Died.’" ZACH BRYAN, MORGAN WALLEN LATEST STARS TO FALL VICTIM TO CONCERT FANS THROWING OBJECTS Green is scheduled to perform at the Rock the Country festival in celebration of the country's 250th anniversary of independence. The festival is headlined by Kid Rock, an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump. While some acts, including Carter Faith, Ludacris and Morgan Wade dropped out to avoid creating more division politically, Green was not deterred. "The simplest way I can put it is if somebody calls me and wants me to come play a festival and financially it makes sense, then I’m probably going to go do it. I don’t ask a lot of questions beyond that," he told Billboard. "Rock the Country sounds like a fun festival. I don’t see any benefit in me making anything political. I think people go to concerts to try to get away from their everyday problems and enjoy country music. My job is to entertain them." The "In Love by Now" singer had his big break when he released his hit single, "There Was This Girl," and found even greater success after the release of his debut album, "Different 'Round Here," in 2019. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER He has since released two more albums and has collaborated with the biggest names in country music including, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett and Ella Langley. His song with Langley, "You Look Like You Love Me," boosted his popularity and earned him a CMA Award win. "I didn't think it was a hit because I thought talking verses were way too traditional to work, but I thought, 'Well, it'd be cool to have a song that we could do together on the road,'" he said on "The Zach Sang Show" in September 2025. He later added: "So I just wrote a second verse for it and we recorded it and you know it I thought it was fun. I thought it was something that kind of stayed in your head a little bit but again just goes to show you I don't know because I had no idea it would be the big hit that it was." Earlier this month, Green announced he would officially be joining "The Voice" as a coach in its upcoming 30th season in an Instagram post featuring him sitting in the iconic judges chair. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I guess y’all can start calling me coach… see ya this fall," he captioned the post. Fans couldn't contain their excitement over the announcement, with one writing, "Guess I’ll be watching the voice now," in the comments section, and another adding, "suddenly i’ll be watching this season of the voice." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d84eaee6011c3f4e9caed Housing First is a disaster. I saw Sacramento's homeless chaos firsthand te 2026-06-01T13:11:06.393Z Housing First is a disaster. I saw Sacramento's homeless chaos firsthand America’s homelessness crisis is routinely framed as a housing crisis. It is not. It is a crisis born from the collapse of accountability at every level of the system. Nowhere are the consequences of that collapse more visible than in California — and especially in its capital city, Sacramento. In 2016, California became the only state in the nation to formally adopt the federal government’s Housing First mandate as its sole taxpayer-funded approach to homelessness, directing billions in state and federal dollars toward subsidized-for-life apartments with no accountability for sobriety, treatment, or work — ever. WHY BLUE STATE POLICIES ARE CAUSING EVEN MORE HOMELESSNESS IN AMERICA Sacramento County followed in 2017, embracing the housing-only model, despite repeated warnings from frontline providers that housing alone would never adequately address the addiction, mental illness, trauma or behavioral health challenges that so often accompany homelessness. Those warnings proved tragically accurate. Under this mandate, homelessness rose nearly 35% nationally. In California, it surged 40%. In Sacramento County, the homeless population more than doubled. NEWSOM JUST MADE A CATASTROPHIC MISTAKE ON CALIFORNIA’S HOMELESSNESS DISASTER But even more alarming than the numbers was what society increasingly learned to tolerate: human deterioration, environmental destruction, exploding encampments and escalating public disorder, all while accountability and expectations were systematically stripped from the system itself. That’s because the problem was never simply homelessness, and the solution was never simply apartments. Waterways, parks and sidewalks did not become wastelands because of a lack of housing. They were devastated by a policy framework that systematically removed recovery, restoration and accountability from the center of homelessness policy. NEWSOM JUST TOOK A PAGE FROM TRUMP. BUT THERE’S MORE TO DO TO KEEP CALIFORNIA A GOLDEN STATE What followed was entirely predictable: tens of thousands of needles and shopping carts strewn across rivers, canals and public spaces as encampments became government-sanctioned waiting rooms for permanent housing that often never comes. As vulnerable human beings are left idle for years without treatment or purpose, social decay takes root — and what should shock the public conscience becomes normalized. This is what we saw in Sacramento last week, as a colleague and I spent one day there working with the River City Waterway Alliance — a volunteer group made up largely of retirees who have quietly become one of the last lines of defense protecting Sacramento’s waterways from environmental collapse. We spent another day working with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s HOT Team, which removed an estimated 5,000 pounds of waste from a canal that the team had fully cleared just one month earlier. LA COUNTY HOMELESS SPENDING UNDER THE MICROSCOPE OF NEWLY APPOINTED US ATTORNEY One conclusion became impossible to escape: America’s homelessness crisis is, at its core, a crisis of zero accountability — and Sacramento is the telltale sign of what happens when accountability collapses, ideology replaces outcomes, and leaders refuse to confront the consequences of their own policies. Realities in Sacramento alone paint a staggering picture: Over the past three years, Alliance volunteers removed nearly 4 million pounds of waste from Sacramento waterways — including 29,000 needles, 19,000 shopping carts and more than 70,000 batteries. CALIFORNIA IS BROKE, BUT IT’S NOT TOO LATE FOR THE REST OF US Meanwhile, the death rate among the homeless population more than doubled over that same period. In one year, Sacramento County’s Sheriff’s HOT Team visited nearly 4,600 camps, closed over 1,300 of them, and cleared 3 million pounds of trash from homeless encampments. Yet as volunteers and law enforcement struggle to contain the fallout, Sacramento’s homeless population grew by another 13% last year alone — an additional 1,000 individuals — further compounding a crisis the region was already failing to keep pace with. SEC SCOTT TURNER: BLAME DRUGS AND MENTAL ILLNESS, NOT PRESIDENT TRUMP, FOR THE CHAOS GRIPPING OUR STREETS The deterioration is accelerating far faster than it can be contained, and the sheer scale of the destruction is almost impossible to comprehend unless you witness it firsthand. But most heartbreaking of all was our time walking Sacramento’s streets, where we saw human beings visibly deteriorate physically, mentally and spiritually while passersby barely looked up — no shock, no outrage, no gasp. In Sacramento, this level of suffering and societal breakdown is now tolerated. Yet none of this was inevitable. THIS IS HOW WE'LL KNOW IF CALIFORNIA GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM'S EPIPHANY ON 'LIBERAL GOVERNANCE' IS REAL For years, volunteers with the River City Waterway Alliance begged local and state leaders to confront the accelerating environmental destruction unfolding across Sacramento’s waterways. At the very same time, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation that would have created a sober living housing set-aside — despite pleas from individuals struggling with addiction, frontline providers and mayors across California who warned the state desperately needed more recovery-focused options within its homelessness system. To their credit, the city and county are now responding. But repeated pleas to the governor, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Wildlife Conservation Board, and even the Sacramento chapter of the Sierra Club — organizations with real power and publicly stated missions tied directly to these issues — were met with silence. Crickets. At the very same time, the Sheriff’s HOT Team, which is actively containing the destruction, now faces the chopping block as county leaders grapple with a $100 million budget deficit. That tells you everything you need to know about the priorities of the current system and the elected officials leading it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Today, Sacramento stands as a warning to the rest of the nation about what happens when accountability is stripped away, when leaders refuse to confront the consequences of their own failed policies, and when voters continue returning those same leaders to power even as human suffering, environmental destruction, public disorder and societal collapse accelerate in plain sight. That is the real crisis. Not simply homelessness. Not simply housing. It’s the collapse of accountability itself. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM MICHELE STEEB Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d84c1ee6011c3f4e9cae1 Ex-F.B.I. Officials Form New Group to Help Agents Grapple With Patel’s Changes te 2026-06-01T13:10:25.984Z Ex-F.B.I. Officials Form New Group to Help Agents Grapple With Patel’s Changes The F.B.I. Support Network offers legal, mental health and job search services to current agency employees. Its founders say the work force is incredibly strained under Kash Patel. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d82acee6011c3f4e9caa0 Giants working out multiple receivers including Odell Beckham Jr, while Eagles look to trade AJ Brown te 2026-06-01T13:01:32.313Z Giants working out multiple receivers including Odell Beckham Jr, while Eagles look to trade AJ Brown With the first NFL game of the 2026 season 100 days away, at least two teams — the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants — are looking to make significant roster decisions with big-name wide receivers, and those moves involving A.J. Brown and Odell Beckham Jr. could come as early as Monday. The Giants, who have been in contact with Beckham for over a month, and are expected to bring the receiver to their facility on Monday, a source confirmed to OutKick and Fox News Digital. The Giants are also working out JuJu Smith-Schuster, Anthony Miller and Braxton Berrios on Monday. Smith-Schuster is familiar with the team's offense because he played under Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy in Kansas City last season. Beckham, 33, wants to return to the team that drafted him in 2014 and has been working toward landing a contract offer and opportunity for weeks. Beckham even attended the team charity softball game over the weekend and was fully engaged with quarterback Jaxson Dart and other players. AN ODELL BECKHAM JR. RETURN TO THE GIANTS? HE JUST TOOK A NOTABLE STEP IN THAT DIRECTION The Giants need receiver help after losing Gunner Olszewski for the season to what the team believes is an Achilles tear. And while Beckham is not a special teams contributor like Olszewski was or Berrios would be, he is a favorite of coach John Harbaugh and does bring some insurance in that Malik Nabors hasn't proven he's fully ready to be on the field following ACL surgery in October and a clean-up procedure to remove scar tissue in April. While the Giants are looking to add receiver help, the Eagles are now more financially able to move on from star receiver A.J. Brown. That's because June 1 triggers salary cap mechanisms for allowing the team to trade the star receiver. Those mechanisms that begin Monday allow Philadelphia to spread that dead cap weight of a trade across multiple seasons rather than having to absorb most of it in 2026, which the Eagles could not realistically manage. June 1 dramatically reduces the immediate cap hit and makes a trade much more manageable. Before June 1, trading Brown would have forced the Eagles to carry a $43.4 million dead-money charge, making a deal financially impractical. That dead-money charge for 2026 shrinks to $16.3 million on Monday because it is now spread over multiple seasons. JALEN HURTS ABSENT FROM AJ BROWN'S WEDDING AS EAGLES TRADE RUMORS CONTINUE TO SWIRL: REPORT The Eagles have been engaging with multiple teams about a Brown trade since before the NFL Draft. And the team that showed the most interest in Brown has consistently been the New England Patriots. But there's an issue: The Eagles want a first-round pick in exchange for Brown. The Patriots don't want to give up a 2027 first-round pick. And neither does anyone else, so far, according to multiple league sources. So, while the Eagles are now financially less constrained from making a trade, they do not wish to conduct what they believe would be a fire sale for a very talented receiver. They want what club general manager Howie Rosen is satisfied is market value for a good player. That begs the question why the Eagles are willing to part with a talented player at age 29 (later this month), while he is still in his top production years? Well, everyone in the NFL knows that for much of the past year, there have been signs of frustration from Brown regarding his role in Philadelphia’s offense, particularly last season when the passing game took a back seat to the Eagles’ run-heavy approach centered around 2,000-yard rusher Saquon Barkley. Brown has sometimes publicly and sometimes via cryptic social media posts expressed dissatisfaction with his role on the team and even with quarterback Jalen Hurts. Eagles coaches, teammates and sometimes even Brown himself have had to answer for the distraction of having a seemingly unsatisfied player on the roster despite his $32 million per year contract that makes him the NFL's seventh-highest-paid wide receiver. The reason other teams, media and fans would not be surprised by this trade is Philadelphia has spent the offseason adding receiving depth and preparing for a future without Brown. That future seems closer starting Monday morning. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d8298ee6011c3f4e9ca97 Trump flips script on left, maneuvers to use foreign influence law against the them te 2026-06-01T13:01:12.384Z Trump flips script on left, maneuvers to use foreign influence law against the them President Donald Trump is turning foreign-influence laws that once ensnared figures in his own orbit toward left-wing activist networks accused of benefiting from overseas money and support. Once seldom enforced criminally, FARA and related foreign-agent laws became a more prominent DOJ enforcement tool after 2016, including in cases involving several figures in Trump’s orbit, as well as the Biden administration. Now, legal experts say that FARA and other laws dealing with foreign influence are emerging as a potential weapon in Trump's campaign against left-wing activist networks. "Unfortunately, it seems clear that the Biden administration went overboard and tried to use FARA as a political weapon against allies and supporters of President Trump instead of concentrating on real national security threats and those acting on behalf of foreign governments and principals without disclosing it as required by the law," Hans von Spakovsky, senior legal fellow at Advancing American Freedom, a think tank founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, told Fox News Digital.  TRUMP, DEMOCRATS LOCKED IN ENDLESS CYCLES OF PAYBACK AFTER COMEY INDICTMENT AND TARGETING PRESIDENT'S ENEMIES' FARA requires people acting in the United States on behalf of foreign governments or political parties to disclose their relationships, activities and funding to the Justice Department. While the law has been on the books for decades, criminal prosecutions related to it have become more common from 2016 onwards, engendering resentment among conservatives who feel they were unfairly targeted by the Justice Department. "Prior to the Mueller gang and the deep state using it against Paul Manafort and Michael Flynn, FARA was rarely, if ever used for criminal purposes," Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton told Fox News Digital. "It was seen as a paperwork issue ... anti-Trump fanaticism turned it into a weapon to put people in jail." FARA prosecutions were relatively rare prior to the first Trump administration, with only seven criminal cases being prosecuted between 1966 and 2015. In 2018 alone, however, the Department of Justice charged more than 20 individuals and entities with FARA violations. FEDS SUBPOENA HASAN PIKER, MEDEA BENJAMIN OVER CUBA TRIPS During the first Trump administration and the Biden administration, many of those targeted by the Department of Justice for undisclosed links to foreign governments were viewed as close allies of Trump. Paul Manafort, Trump’s 2016 campaign chair and a long-time GOP consultant, for instance, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States in 2018 in connection with his activity as an unregistered foreign agent for Ukraine.  Michael Flynn separately came under scrutiny for his firm’s work tied to Turkish interests, while his criminal plea involved false statements to the FBI about conversations with Russia’s ambassador. Flynn’s business partner was convicted of acting as an undisclosed agent of Turkey, though the conviction was eventually overturned and the investigation was dropped by the Justice Department. Conservatives were not exclusively targeted during the last two administrations, however. Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Texas Democrat, Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, and Linda Sun, a former Democratic staffer, all faced foreign influence investigations under the Biden administration.  TAX COMMITTEE REPUBLICANS PRESS FOR TREASURY CRACKDOWN ON NONPROFITS PROMOTING FRAUD, 'ANTI-AMERICAN' HATE The pattern of right-wing politicos getting caught up in alleged foreign influence schemes continued into the Biden administration, with Rudy Giuliani, GOP megadonor Stephen Wynn and Trump associate Tom Barrack all being investigated for foreign ties. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi wound down FARA enforcement upon taking office in 2025, narrowing prosecutions to activities resembling traditional espionage, citing the law's purported weaponization under President Joe Biden. Fitton characterized this as a "reversion to the norm." In a departure from the prior two administrations, Spakovsky told Fox News Digital that the Trump administration is working to "implement a comprehensive national security strategy that integrates FARA as a tool," citing a national security memo issued by the president in 2025. NSPM-7, the memo referenced by Spakovsky, is a Trump administration directive ordering federal agencies to investigate and disrupt alleged networks behind domestic terrorism and organized political violence. It specifically directs the Department of Justice to scrutinize foreign ties and investigate possible FARA violations in order to investigate advocacy groups, nonprofits, donors and activists linked to alleged political violence. Some groups on the right and left have criticized the memo for potentially targeting constitutionally protected expression. The ACLU, for instance, argued that it could chill free speech since the document explicitly calls out "anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism and anti-Christianity" as dangers to the United States. FOREIGN BILLIONAIRES FUNNEL $2.6B TO US ADVOCACY GROUPS TO INFLUENCE POLICY, WATCHDOG REPORT CLAIMS Spakovsky, however, argued that the memo simply implements changes that were recommended by career civil servants during the Obama administration. "When looking at the directive, another important point on FARA is to go back to a very revealing report issued by DOJ's Inspector General in 2016 in which it criticized DOJ’s lack of enforcement of FARA, including during the Obama administration," he said. "It recommended that DOJ develop a comprehensive enforcement strategy that was integrated with DOJ’s overall national security efforts … This relatively new directive seems to be an effort to do exactly what the DOJ IG recommended ten years ago – implement a comprehensive national security strategy that integrates FARA as a tool." Though FARA is seen by many as the obvious mechanism to address foreign influence, if it is indeed being exerted on American activists, some legal experts are skeptical about relying on it alone. "FARA is a powerful tool. It's just a difficult tool to use," Jason Torchinsky, a partner at the law firm Holtzman Vogel, told Fox News Digital. "It is a powerful tool, but there's other tools they can use too." Torchinsky pointed to the recent investigation into Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and Code PINK co-founder Medea Benjamin, initiated by the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, as an example of this. TOP GOP SENATOR CALLS OUT CODE PINK, THE PEOPLE’S FORUM ALLEGEDLY PUSHING CCP PROPAGANDA IN US "If these guys literally are shipping things to Cuba in violation of sanctions, that's pretty easy," he said. "You don't have to prove any intent … OFAC sanctions are just such an easy crime to prosecute, because it's like, you did X, I have evidence you did X, and it was prohibited …  it's a really nice sort of cut and dry criminal case." Trying to bring FARA charges into the mix, according to Torchinsky, could lead to unnecessary complications. Torchinsky, who specializes in government ethics laws, noted that prosecuting violations of FARA often proves problematic as defendants can sometimes credibly claim their actions are protected by the First Amendment. Other options, he said, may be more attractive to prosecutors attempting to address foreign political influence. Heritage Foundation senior legal fellow Zack Smith, added that prosecutors need to prove that those accused of violating FARA knew they were breaking the law at the time of their conduct, which he called "a very high standard." BIDEN DOJ WEAPONIZED FACE ACT AGAINST PRO-LIFE AMERICANS, 882-REPORT ALLEGES "The IRS has tools that allow them to revoke the nonprofit status of nonprofits that are acting illegally," Torchinsky continued. "There's a concept in internal revenue law called the illegality doctrine. The idea is that you can’t set up and operate as a nonprofit, something that’s illegal." Nonprofit organizations accused of providing material aid to foreign terrorist organizations, for instance, could be prosecuted by the administration without the Justice Department having to prove that they acted as unregistered foreign agents. "Criminal statutes like wire fraud, bank fraud, those types of statutes could come into play, particularly if those carrying out these foreign influence operations are receiving cash or payments or some other type of compensation for taking part in these operations," Smith added. 'RIOT INC.': TRUMP LAUNCHES 'WHOLE-OF-GOVERNMENT' PUSH TO EXPOSE ANTIFA FUNDING NETWORKS, DARK MONEY SOURCES Some, however, see FARA as an indispensable tool in fighting foreign influence. "I look forward to a quiet life outside of politics. With a fire-pit and beehives," Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Florida, posted to X on Wednesday. "Until then I am going to make it my mission to get the FARA office back up and running. The political divide in this country is a foreign op from multiple countries and it’s sad." WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT TUESDAY'S HOUSE HEARING ON FOREIGN INFLUENCE IN AMERICAN NONPROFITS: 'FOLLOW THE MONEY' Torchinsky noted that the presidential national security memo laid out some laws other than FARA that the administration could use to target foreign-backed political agitators.  "You can go after these folks, particularly these entities that are engaged in violence," he said. "They've got conspiracy against rights, solicitation of a crime or violence, money laundering, funding terrorist acts or facilitating terrorism, arson offenses, RICO, and fraud against the United States." "For example, organizing protests and violence at companies that are in the F-35 supply chain, like Palestinian groups are doing, is potentially a solicitation of acts of violence," Torchinsky added. "Now, I suspect this is the beginning of a larger conversation over FARA, whether it needs to be revised, how it needs to be revised, what this regime will look like going forward to combat foreign influence in the United States," Smith, the Heritage fellow, said. "But fundamentally, there should be broad agreement that foreign influence, particularly foreign influence directed at influencing our elections, our political discourse, is very problematic. Appropriate action should be taken to combat it." The Department of Justice, Treasury Department, and Code PINK did not respond to requests for comment when reached by Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d8284ee6011c3f4e9ca8e Dale Jr reveals heartbreaking final text message from Kyle Busch, NASCAR gets a win & driver teases revenge te 2026-06-01T13:00:52.396Z Dale Jr reveals heartbreaking final text message from Kyle Busch, NASCAR gets a win & driver teases revenge Whew. What a race. What a finish in Nashville! Sure, it happened around midnight and we were all tucked in and tuckered out, but still ... it's Nashville. The best things usually don't happen around there until after midnight. Feels like NASCAR needed a moment like that in the waning laps Sunday night. A restart with four to go. Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe beating and banging all the way to the checkers. Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the booth narrating the whole thing. A Kyle Busch bow at the end from Hamlin, who is now one of the last remaining members of the "old guard" in the garage. After a really rough 10 days, NASCAR needed a win. They got it at Nashville. We'll get into it, obviously. What else? We'll unfortunately stay on the Kyle Busch beat today, because we have some new updates since we last spoke. We'll also get to Dale Jr.'s last conversation with Busch and how it would've potentially blown minds across the sport, and did Austin Dillon intentionally wreck Brad Keselowski at Nashville? The footage ain't great, but I'm not sure. You'll see. We'll figure it out together. Four tires, enough fuel to get us to Michigan, and maybe an ice-cold beer for Brad and Austin on the way out of town ... Monday Morning Pit-Stop — the "NASCAR finally got a win" edition — is live! Like I said in the opening, NASCAR needed something to go right last night. Anything. Just a break. The Kyle Busch death has been hanging — and will continue hanging — over this sport for well over a week now. It's just been dark cloud after dark cloud after dark cloud. And, at the same time, there have been literal dark clouds everywhere they've went! Last weekend's Coke 600 was a washout from start to finish. They squeezed in just enough miles to make the race official. It was brutal. NASCAR SENDS DANGEROUS MESSAGE WITH LATEST PENALTY THAT HAS FANS FUMING: SHUT UP AND DRIVE This weekend's trip to Nashville wasn't looking great, either. Friday and Saturday were absolute slogs. Rain. Rain. And, of course, more rain. That's what tends to happen during these May/June/July/August races, you know. It rains during these months in the good 'ol US of A. Has for as long as I can remember. Just one of them deals, as DW would say. KYLE BUSCH TEXTED NASCAR CEO TWO DAYS BEFORE DEATH WITH SPECIFIC REQUEST, AND IT WAS PERFECT So THIS finish late last night (or was it early this morning?) was very much needed for a beaten and battered racing series still trying to dig out of this awful hole: Denny, for those who weren't locked in for the green flag, was the polesitter last night for about 10 seconds before he jumped the start of the race and was sent to the back by NASCAR. How does the polesitter ... jump the start? Don't they control the start? That's a new one. Anyway, he spent the first half of the race in the back, finally worked his way back towards the front at the halfway mark, and was clearly the car to beat at the end. Not a bad look for Joe Gibbs Racing, either, when all three guys are up there fighting for the win on the final lap. And then Denny gave us the Kyle Busch bow? I'm not sure I want everyone in the garage doing that the rest of the year because at some point it'll lose its luster. But Denny Hamlin is absolutely one of the very few who can pull it off. He has free rein to do whatever he wants, not that anyone cares what I say. Nor should they! As for Kyle ... again, I don't want to keep doing this every week, but I have to talk about Rowdy a bit before we get back to Nashville. Since we last spoke, his death certificate became public information, which feels odd to me. Don't love that. But, it's out there, and it does offer some insight to his final hours. Again, I'm not sure we need that insight, but we have it, so I'm passing it along: Look, this was just a really bad series of events. I know that's putting it in overly simple terms, but it's what it seems like to me. This was the perfect storm in the worst possible way. Officials called Busch's death a "chain of events." He was suffering from bacterial pneumonia for "days to weeks" before things got really bad on that fateful Wednesday morning. It turned into sepsis, and Busch later died. We knew Kyle was sick for a while leading up to the week he died. He needed medical attention after the race at Watkins Glen, and was coughing after winning at Dover the week before he died. Fans unearthed that clip over the weekend, and it's a tough watch. It's all a tough watch right now, which is why Denny's win — and the show it gave us at the end — was so important. OK, a couple more on the way out. First up? Dale Jr., who continues to be just excellent in the Prime broadcast booth, spoke to Kyle Busch mere days before his death and the two were cooking up something special for NASCAR fans: UNEARTHED FAN VIDEO SHOWS WHO KYLE BUSCH REALLY WAS, NASCAR'S DARKEST HOUR & BUBBA WALLACE'S 'ROWDY' STORY "He's texting me and he was like, 'What scheme are we going to run?' I said, 'You can run any scheme that you want. We can run 51 or whatever you'd rather have him say.' He literally said, 'The Dale Jr. 8.' "And he's giving my head an exploding emoji. And then he says, 'Race fans.'" So, Kyle was going to run the Dale Jr. 8 scheme during a Cars Tour race this summer. Goodness gracious. Imagine telling that to NASCAR fans 15 years ago? Imagine telling it to Dale Jr. fans 15 years ago?! These two didn't get along great for a long period after Kyle wrecked Junior at Richmond. That's probably putting it mildly. We went from that, to Kyle Busch driving Dale's late model in the Cars tour. Shows you how much respect Kyle had earned in the Cup garage. OK, one more quickie on the way out ... and it has to do with the actual race last night! I know. Stunning. What do we think, class? Did Austin Dillon intentionally punt Brad Keselowski here? I don't believe we heard from Austin Dillon last night, but I'm gonna assume he's going to say he did NOT wreck Brad on purpose there. Brad, naturally, doesn't see it that way, and then teases some revenge. "So, turnabout is fair play." Love that. We THRIVE on revenge in this class. We need it like we need oxygen. Go get 'em, Brad! PS: I'm in Junior's camp on this one. I don't think Austin wrecked Brad intentionally. If anything, he should've been pissed at Chris Buescher, not Brad. I know the video doesn't look great, but it just seems odd to me. Then again, those two haven't historically gotten along, so perhaps Austin did punt him into next week for no apparent reason. Either way, it's a win-win for us! Let me know: Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. OK ... that's all I have for today. I'll see y'all at Michigan. Good weekend for NASCAR. They needed it. Let's try to keep that up this week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d8039ee6011c3f4e9ca40 Rangers vs Cardinals prediction: Why St Louis is the moneyline pick despite Jacob deGrom on the mound te 2026-06-01T12:51:05.511Z Rangers vs Cardinals prediction: Why St Louis is the moneyline pick despite Jacob deGrom on the mound Just like your favorite athlete, your favorite (or at times, least favorite) sports bettor goes through slumps. That would be me at the moment, and while it sucks to admit, I do like to let readers know when I'm hot, or when I'm cold. Right now, it might be in your best interest to fade me. However, it doesn't tend to last long, and I expect to snap out of it as the Rangers take on the St. Louis Cardinals. The Texas Rangers are one of those teams that I look at and don't see anything overly impressive with their roster. I like their team, but I don't find their lineup to be full of great hitters or an intimidating presence. Sure, Corey Seager is very good and a former World Series MVP. Jake Burger is having a nice campaign so far, and Josh Jung is hitting the ball well. However, they just seem to be an average offensive team overall. On the other hand, that rotation of theirs is something that can be fierce. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! On Monday night, they get one of the best pitchers of his generation, Jacob deGrom, to take the bump. DeGrom is one of those guys who used to be so elite that every five days, your team could expect a win. I wouldn't quite classify him as that at the moment, but he is still a very strong starter. He is 3-4 with a 3.77 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP for the year. The problem is that, for whatever reason, he was demolished on the road in May. Three road starts, 16 earned runs over 15.1 innings. His two home starts? Thirteen innings and two earned runs. The Cardinals are infuriating. I'm a Chicago Cubs fan, so maybe I feel differently about them than most guys. However, after a few years of poorly performing teams, they finally hit the reset button on the roster. During the offseason, they traded away not only their best pitcher, Sonny Gray, but also the two biggest bats in their lineup (even if they might not have been the best players anymore). This year, in what was supposed to be a rebuild has turned into success for now with the club over .500. Their pitching staff hasn't exactly been elite, but they've been good enough. Today, they have a younger guy on the mound who has put together a nice start to the 2026 campaign. Michael McGreevy has a 3-4 record with a 2.98 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. He has been even better at home this year and owns a 1.93 home ERA. His last two starts haven't been the cleanest -- nine innings and eight earned runs allowed. However, he only gave up nine earned runs in May. This should be a bit of a pitcher's duel. Sure, deGrom looks a bit rough at the moment, but that doesn't mean he is going to struggle for the entire season on the road. I think any time he toes the rubber, he can make the adjustments needed and deliver a great performance. In this game, I'm taking a shot on the Cardinals to win it. They haven't been great at Busch Stadium, but McGreevy has been. On the other side, deGrom has been worse on the road, and it isn't just May. I'll take the Cardinals to win this on the moneyline, but I wouldn't blame you for betting the under either. 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/6a1d8025ee6011c3f4e9ca37 James Comey '86 47' seashell case prosecutor suddenly steps down, assistant US attorney steps in te 2026-06-01T12:50:45.585Z James Comey '86 47' seashell case prosecutor suddenly steps down, assistant US attorney steps in The federal prosecutor handling the Justice Department’s criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey over his "86 47" seashell Instagram post has stepped down, according to a new court filing. A notice of substitution filed Friday in the Eastern District of North Carolina says Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Severo will replace Matthew Petracca "as counsel for the government." The filing from U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina Ellis Boyle requested that Petracca be removed from the court docket but did not explain the change. Boyle had hired the rookie prosecutor for the case months ago. Comey is facing two federal charges and up to 10 years in prison for his sharing the Instagram post showing seashells arranged to read "86 47," potentially signaling would-be political assassins. Prosecutors have alleged the post amounted to "a serious expression of an intent to do harm" to President Donald Trump, the 47th president. JAMES COMEY TELLS COLBERT WHAT LED TO HIM POSTING CONTROVERSIAL '86 47' INSTAGRAM POST The number "86" is a common restaurant term for getting rid of or stopping service of an item, but Trump and his prosecutors argue it is also well known to law enforcement as a mob term for assassination. "Threatening the life of the President of the United States is a grave violation of our nation’s laws," acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in an April 28 statement at the time the two-count indictment for threatening the president and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce was announced. "The grand jury returned an indictment alleging James Comey did just that, at a time when this country has witnessed violent incitement followed by deadly actions against President Trump and other elected officials," he added. "The temperature needs to be turned down, and anyone who dials it up and threatens the life of the President will be held accountable." LEGAL EXPERTS WARN COMEY ‘8647’ INDICTMENT FACES FIRST AMENDMENT HURDLES Comey has denied any threatening intent, saying he viewed the image as a political statement and not a dog whistle for assassins. "James Comey disgracefully encouraged a threat on President Trump’s life and posted it on Instagram for the world to see," FBI Director Kash Patel added in a statement. "As the former Director of the FBI, he knew full well the attention and consequences of making such a post. This FBI and our DOJ partners pursued a rigorous investigation that followed the facts – and now Mr. Comey will be held fully accountable for his actions." FEDERAL JUDGE DISMISSES JAMES COMEY, LETITIA JAMES INDICTMENTS The case is being prosecuted in North Carolina, the location where the infamous seashells were photographed. "No one is above the law in the Eastern District of North Carolina," Boyle wrote in a statement. "Our office regularly pursues threat cases including those against public officials. The Grand Jury examined the evidence in this case and found probable cause to indict Mr. Comey." The change comes as the case heads toward an October trial after U.S. District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan granted Comey’s request for a delay. NBC News first reported Petracca's departure from the Comey case and said he has also recently come off other criminal cases in the district. The network reported that Petracca had considered leaving the Justice Department altogether but decided against it after taking a week off, according to sources. "If Comey is charged for the shell picture, it would face a monumental challenge under the First Amendment," constitutional law expert Jonathan Turley told Fox News in April. "In my view, the image itself is clearly protected speech. Absent some other unknown facts or elements, it would be unlikely to survive a threshold constitutional challenge." Comey has portrayed the prosecution as politically motivated, and has said he will continue speaking out about what he views as threats to the rule of law. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d7b7aee6011c3f4e9c996 Your Microsoft text codes are going away te 2026-06-01T12:30:50.310Z Your Microsoft text codes are going away If you have ever waited for a login code that never showed up, you already know the pain. You type in your password. Microsoft asks for a code. Then you stare at your phone like it owes you money. Now Microsoft wants to move even further away from that routine. The company says it will phase out SMS codes as a sign-in and account recovery method for personal Microsoft accounts. Instead, Microsoft wants more people to use passkeys and verified email. This affects anyone who uses a personal Microsoft account. That can include Outlook, OneDrive, Windows, Xbox or Microsoft 365 users. That may sound like another tech company forcing you to change your habits. In this case, though, there is a real security reason behind it. Text-message codes helped make account logins safer for years. They were never built, however, to protect your digital life. Crooks have learned how to abuse them, steal them and trick people into handing them over. SIM SWAP SCAM DRAINED FLORIDA WOMAN'S BANK ACCOUNT IN MINUTES Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. In this free, live online class, Kurt the CyberGuy will walk you step by step through simple phone security fixes you can do in real time. You’ll learn how to improve your privacy settings, spot the latest phone scams, use trusted security tools and walk away with a simple checklist to stay protected. Register here: CyberGuyLive.com. Microsoft says SMS authentication has become a major source of fraud. Text messages can be intercepted, stolen through SIM-swap scams or captured through phishing attacks. That creates a real problem because your Microsoft account can unlock a lot. It may connect to Outlook, OneDrive, Xbox, Windows, Microsoft 365 and saved payment details. Once a criminal gets into that account, the damage can spread fast. They may read your email, reset other passwords or look for private files stored in the cloud. SMS codes once felt like a strong extra layer. Today, they can give people a false sense of security. A scammer may call your phone carrier and try to move your number to another SIM card. They may also send a fake Microsoft login page that asks for your code. If you type it in, the scammer can use it right away. That is why Microsoft wants users to move toward passkeys. Microsoft has not listed a universal cutoff date for every personal account. However, it says users who still rely on SMS will be guided to add a verified email and set up a passkey. HOW SIM SWAPPING LED TO A $1.8M CYBER FRAUD CASE A passkey lets you sign in without typing a traditional password. Instead, you use something already tied to your device. That may be your face, fingerprint, device PIN or a physical security key. Here is the key difference. A passkey uses cryptography behind the scenes. One part stays with Microsoft. The private part stays on your device or inside your password manager. A scammer cannot simply trick you into reading a passkey over the phone. That makes passkeys much harder to steal than SMS codes. They can also feel easier once you set them up. You may be able to sign in with your fingerprint or face instead of waiting for a text that may never arrive. MICROSOFT CROSSES PRIVACY LINE FEW EXPECTED Security upgrades can be annoying. SMS codes are familiar. Most people know how they work. Even when they are clunky, they feel simple. Passkeys can feel confusing at first. You may wonder where the passkey lives. You may also wonder what happens if you lose your phone or whether you need one for every device. That confusion is real. It can get worse if you set up a new Windows PC, use a shared computer or switch devices often. The good news is that Microsoft says verified email will remain part of the account recovery process. So you should make sure your backup email address is current before you run into a lockout. Before you start, use a device you trust. Also, make sure your browser and operating system are updated. Note: Microsoft's support pages may say Advanced Security Options, or Add a new way to sign in or verify. However, in the current Microsoft account dashboard, many users may see Manage how I sign in and then Add another way to sign in to your account instead. AMERICA'S MOST-USED PASSWORD IN 2025 REVEALED Do not rush through this change. A few minutes of cleanup can save you a big headache later. Your recovery email should be an account you can access today. If it points to an old work email or a forgotten inbox, update it. 2) Remove old phone numbers Check whether your Microsoft account still lists an old number. If it does, remove it or replace it with your current number. Microsoft Authenticator can give you another secure way to verify your identity. It can also help if you have trouble with SMS or email. If Microsoft offers backup codes, store them somewhere secure. Do not keep them in a plain note called "Microsoft password." Even if you move to passkeys, a password manager still helps. It can store strong passwords, flag reused logins and help you avoid fake sign-in pages. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at CyberGuy.com. IF SOMEONE GETS INTO YOUR EMAIL, THEY OWN EVERY ACCOUNT YOU HAVE. THESE 3 MOVES LOCK THEM OUT FOR GOOD Microsoft's move away from SMS codes may feel inconvenient at first. However, the old text-code system has too many weak spots. A passkey will not make you invincible. No security tool can promise that. Still, it can make account theft much harder for scammers who rely on fake login pages, stolen codes and SIM-swap tricks. If your Microsoft account holds years of email, family photos or work files, this change deserves your attention. Set up a passkey, verify your backup email and remove old recovery options. Would you trust a text message to protect your most important account, or has that comfort become the risk? 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/6a1d76eeee6011c3f4e9c923 Archaeologists uncover 'mysterious' ancient tunnel near biblical Kingdom of Judah site in Jerusalem te 2026-06-01T12:11:26.871Z Archaeologists uncover 'mysterious' ancient tunnel near biblical Kingdom of Judah site in Jerusalem Excavators recently uncovered a "mysterious and impressive" ancient tunnel in Jerusalem, not far from archaeological sites tied to the biblical Kingdom of Judah. The discovery was announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) in a May 14 statement. The tunnel was found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, an archaeological site tied to the biblical-era Kingdom of Judah, according to previous IAA excavations. TOURISTS WALK PILGRIMAGE ROAD FROM JESUS' ERA FOR FIRST TIME IN 2,000 YEARS: 'DEEPLY SIGNIFICANT' The rock-hewn tunnel is about 164 feet long and was found ahead of construction on a new residential neighborhood north of Ramat Rachel. The tunnel is around 16 feet tall and roughly 10 feet wide — and officials note that the rock-cutting "was executed meticulously." "The tunnel itself was discovered filled with layers of soil that had accumulated over hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of years," the IAA said. "It is clear that whoever carved this tunnel invested tremendous effort [and] careful planning, and possessed the capabilities and resources necessary to achieve this goal." FORBIDDEN PASSAGE? SECRET MEDIEVAL TUNNEL FOUND BENEATH ANCIENT PAGAN GRAVES, ARCHAEOLOGISTS SAY Excavation directors Sivan Mizrahi and Zinovi Matskevich told the IAA the discovery was unexpected. "We were excavating in relatively rocky and exposed terrain when suddenly we discovered a natural karstic cavity," the pair said in a joint statement. "To our amazement, as the excavation progressed, this cavity developed into a long tunnel. Parts of it are still collapsed, so the tunnel has not yet revealed all of its secrets." In 2020, IAA excavations near Ramat Rachel revealed seal impressions and structures tied to the Kingdom of Judah, indicating that "governmental activity took place in the area," the organization said at the time. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER No evidence that's been uncovered so far, however, directly connects the newly discovered tunnel to the Kingdom of Judah or the biblical era — and the age of the tunnel is unknown. "The tunnel lies only a few hundred meters, as the crow flies, from two significant ancient sites — a public building from the Iron Age (First Temple period) in the Arnona neighborhood, and Tel Ramat Rachel, where settlement remains dating from the Iron Age through the Islamic period have been documented," Mizrahi and Matskevich said. Though the purpose of the tunnel remains unclear, researchers theorize it may have been carved to reach a chalk layer used for quarrying building stones or producing lime. "Possible evidence supporting this interpretation includes a shaft carved into the tunnel’s ceiling, which may have been used for ventilation, as well as quarrying debris discovered on the tunnel floor — although this interpretation, too, remains uncertain," the IAA said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Experts have ruled out the possibility that the tunnel was part of an ancient water system, and some posit the site may have been abandoned before construction was completed. "Alternatively, the findings may indicate that the quarrying and construction of the tunnel were never completed, and therefore its intended purpose and nature remain unknown," the IAA says. Amit Re'em, a Jerusalem district archaeologist at the IAA, said the find "joins many others being uncovered every day, hour by hour, throughout the city." "The archaeologists and researchers of the Israel Antiquities Authority are constantly at work, because this city never ceases to surprise," said Re'em. "Usually we have explanations for the discoveries we uncover, but sometimes, as in this case, we stand astonished and amazed." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Fox News Digital reached out to the IAA for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d76daee6011c3f4e9c91a FDA delays cost Americans trillions and slow lifesaving drugs, new report says te 2026-06-01T12:11:06.871Z FDA delays cost Americans trillions and slow lifesaving drugs, new report says A new report argues that speeding up Food and Drug Administration reviews could unlock trillions of dollars in economic value and get lifesaving treatments to patients faster. "It takes about a decade from start to finish to come through FDA," economist and former acting chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers Tomas Philipson told Fox News Digital in an interview. "Most of that time is not spent on safety. Most of it time is spent on effectiveness trials." The paper, titled "The Multi-Trillion Dollar Opportunity in Reforming the FDA," estimates that cutting FDA effectiveness-review timelines by one year could generate more than $10 trillion in economic value by getting new treatments to patients sooner and encouraging additional medical innovation. 19 DRUG APPROVALS IN 2024 THAT HAD 'BIG CLINICAL IMPACT,' ACCORDING TO GOODRX Philipson argued that most delays in the drug approval process stem from determining effectiveness rather than safety. "FDA is charged by Congress to enhance both safety and effectiveness of new drugs," Philipson said. "People recognize the role of the government potentially ensuring safety and consumer protection, but it's a unique role that FDA has of ensuring effectiveness." He also argued that faster approvals could help lower prescription drug costs by increasing competition among manufacturers. "Reforming FDA would have a big impact on drug affordability for patients because it would allow for far more competition between drugs that come out faster," he said. OPERATION WARP SPEED WAS MIRACULOUS. TRUMP ADMIN SHOULD NOT ABANDON TECHNOLOGY THAT MADE IT POSSIBLE The report estimates that accelerating approvals by one to six years could generate trillions in economic value through earlier access to drugs, biologics and medical devices, as well as stronger incentives for innovation. The authors also warn that China's faster, lower-cost clinical trial system could lure investment and drug development activity away from the United States. Philipson said the competitive challenge from China underscores the need for policymakers to rethink the pace of FDA approvals. "I think there's a huge role for the president here to push an analogous effort to what he did with Operation Warp Speed during COVID," Philipson said. "It's equally urgent for other patient groups who don't have COVID but other diseases." The authors propose reforms including greater use of artificial intelligence in drug reviews, faster clinical trial designs and broader access to "right to try" programs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d76b1ee6011c3f4e9c906 Strava declares war on scrapers ahead of IPO te 2026-06-01T12:10:25.912Z Strava declares war on scrapers ahead of IPO Strava will charge a flat monthly fee from developers to access its API Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d74a2ee6011c3f4e9c8ef Phoenix gas prices dropped 16 cents over last month but remain well over $4 te 2026-06-01T12:01:38.478Z Phoenix gas prices dropped 16 cents over last month but remain well over $4 Phoenix drivers have seen some slight relief at the pump but the average price remains over $4.50. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d7483ee6011c3f4e9c8ca Congress barrels toward deadline pile-up as GOP divisions threaten Trump agenda te 2026-06-01T12:01:07.984Z Congress barrels toward deadline pile-up as GOP divisions threaten Trump agenda Congress returns facing looming deadlines, unfinished business and internal Republican divisions as the midterm elections draw closer. Lawmakers left Washington ahead of Memorial Day on the cusp of passing a massive immigration enforcement funding package. Doing so would have allowed Republicans to tackle other outstanding priorities. Instead, the budget reconciliation process — which Republicans planned to use to funnel roughly $72 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol — stalled after a surprise move by the Trump administration exposed deep divisions within the GOP.  SENATE GOP ERUPTS OVER TRUMP DOJ 'ANTI-WEAPONIZATION' FUND, PUNTS ICE, BORDER PATROL FUNDING Now, the setback in the reconciliation process threatens to further push back other key agenda items, including the fast-approaching deadline to reauthorize a critical spy law, a colossal defense policy bill and a potential affordability-focused legislative package. The Senate is currently stuck on the reconciliation package after the Department of Justice unveiled its nearly $2 billion "anti-weaponization" fund geared to provide payouts to those who feel wronged by the government.  Senate Republicans erupted over the fund during a closed-door meeting with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, demanding answers on whether people convicted of assaulting police officers during the riots of Jan. 6, 2021, would be allowed to get access to the taxpayer-funded money.  Little has changed between the Senate GOP and administration since then, with Republicans putting the onus of dealing with the issue onto the White House. "The administration appreciated last week’s conversation and feedback," a White House official told Fox News Digital. "We look forward to additional conversations as needed." TRUMP DOUBLES DOWN ON $1.8 BILLION 'SLUSH FUND' THAT KILLED HIS AGENDA, SPURRED REPUBLICAN REBELLION The House is expected to take up the budget reconciliation bill upon Senate passage.  But with no clear path forward, other pressing issues are beginning to crowd the congressional calendar. Congress will soon have to address the looming June 12 deadline to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). It’s a fight that lawmakers have punted on twice now over bipartisan demands for reforms to the program, despite the Trump administration pushing for a clean reauthorization.  The spy law fight is one of the few horseshoe issues in Congress that blends Democrats and conservatives in a push for stronger privacy protections. While Section 702 allows the government to spy on foreign nationals abroad, there’s nothing in the law to prevent it from collecting data on Americans if they’re ensnared in those communications.  House conservatives are seeking reforms that would require warrants to surveil Americans’ communications, close loopholes allowing the government to buy sensitive data from brokers without a warrant, and curb overly broad authorities permitting the incidental collection of information, according to a source familiar with the discussions. REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: CONGRESS PASSES SHORT-TERM FISA 702 FIX, DELAYS LONG-TERM RENEWAL GOP privacy hawks in the Senate, including Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Rick Scott, R-Fla., are expected to push for similar priorities in the upper chamber. Meanwhile, in the House, Democrats are likely to force a vote to rein in the president’s Iran war powers that could pass with modest GOP support. House GOP leadership shelved a war powers vote last week amid poor attendance from Republicans. Democrats are also expected to trigger a vote on legislation authorizing $1.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine and levy new sanctions on the Russian war effort. The measure faces an uphill battle to become law due to expected opposition from Republican leadership and the Trump administration. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is also facing pressure from a swath of House Republicans to get the ball rolling on a third budget reconciliation package ahead of the midterm elections. Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, told Fox News Digital that GOP lawmakers are having "great meetings" and he expects the conference to pass another budget reconciliation package by the end of July.  Pfluger’s Republican Study Committee has consistently advocated for a package focused on affordability issues across the housing, energy and healthcare sectors. Enthusiasm for a third reconciliation bill has been less pronounced in the Senate.  Congress is also beginning to make moves with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the colossal package that would open up $1.15 trillion to fund the Pentagon. It’s an annual must-pass piece of legislation that could be slowed by the more pressing fights on the Hill. Several lingering issues facing Congress come as time is dwindling to complete work before the midterm elections. Lawmakers will be gone for their typical August recess, but will also have almost the entirety of October off to campaign.  That means that the next few weeks will be crucial, particularly for Republicans, who are trying to pass any outstanding parts of President Donald Trump’s agenda. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d746fee6011c3f4e9c8c1 Yankees deliver 'remarkable' 13-run inning behind Aaron Judge's pep talk to wake up his teammates te 2026-06-01T12:00:47.995Z Yankees deliver 'remarkable' 13-run inning behind Aaron Judge's pep talk to wake up his teammates The New York Yankees' bats came alive in an historic inning against the Athletics on Sunday. The Yankees piled on 13 runs in the third, following a rousing pep talk from Aaron Judge. The three-time American League MVP told his teammates that they needed to wake up after Athletics starter Jacob Lopez retired the first six batters he faced. "I just felt like we were a little asleep there that first two innings. I expect more out of the guys and I know they expect more of themselves. A couple of choice words there just to get it going. The boys responded," Judge said in what could have been the understatement of the year. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It started with a calamity of errors for the A’s. Lopez walked two batters after Anthony Volpe reached on a hit. He failed to cover first base when Paul Goldschmidt hit a grounder to the right side. Ben Rice, then, followed with a two-run double, followed by a Judge blooper and a Cody Bellinger RBI single Lopez was removed from the game after Bellinger’s at bat. Reliever Michael Kelly allowed five batters to reach safely afterward. The Yankees scored 10 runs before the first out was recorded in the inning. Goldschmidt came back around and struck out. Rice followed up with a two-run triple. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "To bat around with no outs, it’s incredible," Judge said. "That’s what this team is capable of doing. We got our backs up against the wall, find a way to dig ourselves out of it and to continue to keep the pressure on them. We needed all 13 of those runs." New York had 11 hits, four walks and four stolen bases in the inning. The 13 runs the Yankees scored was the most since doing it against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 21, 2005. It was one behind the franchise record for an inning, which was set July 6, 1920, against the Washington Senators. It was the first time 12 consecutive batters reached safely in an inning since doing it against the Senators on Sept. 11, 1949, in the first game of a double header. It was just two batters away from an MLB record, which the Detroit Tigers set with 14 in the sixth inning on June 17, 1925. "Remarkable," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. "Glad we were able to make it stand up. Obviously, a lot of really good things offensively. ... I don’t think the prettiest game on either side, necessarily. But we were able to make a really outstanding inning stand up." While a boon for the Yankees, it was a nightmare for A’s manager Mark Kotsay. "I really don’t know how to describe that inning," Kotsay said. "Obviously, the two walks became an issue right away. Hit after hit, really. At some point you figure the ball’s going to go at someone, and it never did." New York won the game, 13-8. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d6fbcee6011c3f4e9c86a US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over the weekend and more top headlines te 2026-06-01T11:40:44.865Z US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over the weekend and more top headlines 1. US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over the weekend  2. Iran's president reportedly submits resignation letter to Supreme Leader's office 3. Democratic senator says Graham Platner's latest scandals give him 'concerns' SWARM TACTICS — Defense expert warns Hezbollah's thermal-equipped flying weapons are ‘game changing.’ Continue reading … PARKING LOT FURY — ‘No one’s going home today' threat preceded fatal shooting at Minnesota warehouse. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d6b4aee6011c3f4e9c831 Veterans face surprising threat after cancer diagnosis, study reveals te 2026-06-01T11:21:46.714Z Veterans face surprising threat after cancer diagnosis, study reveals This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Veterans with cancer face a higher risk of suicide attempts, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). The risk is especially prevalent in the months following diagnosis and can persist for years, states the study, which was published in JAMA Oncology. The researchers analyzed Veterans Health Administration data from more than 292,000 veterans with cancer from 2014 to 2023. GRIEVING MOM HOSPITALIZED WITH RARE ‘BROKEN HEART SYNDROME’ AFTER VETERAN SON’S SUICIDE The data was measured against the rate of suicidal self-directed violence (SSDV), including both fatal and nonfatal suicide attempts, the study stated. Veterans with cancer experienced suicide attempts at a rate of 203 per 100,000, which the researchers noted is "significantly higher than the general population." The study also found that overwhelming distress tied to disease diagnosis, treatment and long-term effects puts patients at risk "well into survivorship," or long after active treatment is over. The risk was highest in the first six months after diagnosis, but persisted for up to five years. VETERANS' PTSD SYMPTOMS COULD IMPROVE WITH HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY, STUDY SHOWS Those with higher SSDV rates included veterans with severe frailty, chronic mental illness, advanced cancer and high pain scores. High rates of nonfatal attempts were recorded most in veterans under the age of 45, females, and veterans with central nervous system cancer or thyroid cancer. Prescription medications were the most common method used in nonfatal suicide attempts, including opioids, while firearms were most common in fatal attempts. As the study was observational, the results show an association but don't prove that cancer directly caused the suicidal behavior. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Lead study author Donald R. Sullivan, MD, associate professor of medicine at the OHSU School of Medicine, commented that this is a "concerning public health crisis that disproportionately affects America's servicemen and servicewomen." "We hope to raise awareness and inform the development of approaches to better support veterans and mitigate the impact of a cancer diagnosis on their well-being," he said in a statement sent to Fox News Digital. In a press release statement, Sullivan added that a cancer diagnosis is often a "profound shock." "Even cancers with good survival rates can trigger an immediate fear of death," he said. "That initial moment, combined with pain, treatment side effects, anxiety or depression, can be incredibly destabilizing." Jim Whaley, CEO of Mission Roll Call — a nonprofit veteran advocacy group — reflected on these findings in an interview with Fox News Digital. "The study shows that more investigation and action is needed to medicate the higher percentage of veterans diagnosed with cancer committing suicide," said Whaley, who was not involved in the study. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Understanding the chain of events and upstream factors is vital, as is sharing the study results and recommendations with veteran support organizations involved in these efforts on the ground in communities across the nation." Whaley also stressed the importance of recognizing that health encompasses both mental and physical well-being, especially for military service members. "Just as we trained in physical fitness daily, we must exercise our mental health in the same manner," he said. "Veterans sometimes need the tools to do that." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ While veterans are "great" at helping other veterans, Whaley suggested that they’re "not so good at asking for help." It's imperative that loved ones and people within the veteran community watch for warning signs of mental health decline, he added. The number of veteran suicides is 425% higher than the number of combat deaths since 9/11, he noted. "Despite good intentions, the decline in the number of suicides is not dropping enough to end this scourge," Whaley said. "We need to combine efforts in research, outreach and care ... It is a national crisis that needs a national-level task force." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d6b36ee6011c3f4e9c828 Chaos erupts at NY reparations hearing as ‘Foundational’ Black Americans clash with left-leaning groups te 2026-06-01T11:21:26.947Z Chaos erupts at NY reparations hearing as ‘Foundational’ Black Americans clash with left-leaning groups Black residents in New York are voicing sharp concerns to state officials over a proposed reparations plan, warning that broadening the program's scope to include other marginalized groups and recent immigrants could co-opt and dilute their movement. "I think it's important because as Foundational Black Americans who've been here since the founding of the country, coming in as slaves, and also indigenous people who are here, we have a claim to the country," Aubrey Muhammad told Fox News Digital. "We have our own culture, and we deserve to be compensated for what our ancestors have been put through." Muhammad delivered his testimony to the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies during a crowded public hearing at Hempstead High School on Long Island last month. During the session, he accused Democrats of actively importing "Latinos" from South America to fill "voting rolls" as "replacements for us," while further alleging that incoming populations are gentrifying traditionally Black neighborhoods. NEW YORK SHERIFFS 'MAD AS HELL' AS HOCHUL PUSHES TO BAN KEY LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTNERSHIP In a follow-up interview with Fox News Digital, Muhammad doubled down on his public testimony. "The Democrats, in a sick way, imported 25 million immigrants. And 70% of them came into poor Black neighborhoods," Muhammad claimed. "Hempstead, since the '90s, has been flooded with immigrants. That's taking the resources, putting them towards others." Demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that the Village of Hempstead has undergone significant demographic shifts over the last three decades. Today, the community of roughly 59,000 is evenly divided between majorities, sitting at approximately 45.7% Black or African American and 44.8% Hispanic or Latino. In 1990, the Hispanic population accounted for around 14%.  The public hearing was organized by the state's nine-member reparations commission—which was established by law in December 2023—to gather public input and examine the historical legacy of slavery and subsequent discriminatory policies in New York. "I think that we are owed a debt," Caprice Reins, a local resident who attended the event as a spectator, told Fox News Digital. LEFT KEEPS CRYING JIM CROW BECAUSE SUPREME COURT REJECTED RACIAL DISTRICT GAMES The public hearing was organized by the state's nine-member reparations commission—which was established by law in December 2023—to gather public input and examine the historical legacy of slavery and subsequent discriminatory policies in New York. Several speakers at the hearing represented "The United States Freedmen Project," a group of self-identified "Foundational Black Americans." The organization aims to educate the public on the legal and historical distinctions between African Americans who are direct descendants of enslaved people in the U.S. and those who immigrated to the country voluntarily in recent decades. The debate grew contentious at times, culminating in at least one speaker storming out of the auditorium while shouting at Freedmen Project supporters. "Sit down with the clowns if you want to!" the speaker, who declined to identify himself to Fox News Digital, yelled as he left. "Stand up for freedom." INSIDE CUBA’S FOREIGN INFLUENCE CAMPAIGN: FROM THE VENCEREMOS BRIGADE OF THE 1960S TO SATURDAY IN A UNION HALL Supporters of the Freedmen Project argued that any state-level reparations bill based strictly on race would violate the U.S. Constitution's Equal Protection Clause. They urged state officials to base eligibility criteria strictly on proven "lineage" to insulate the program from inevitable legal challenges. "If those are based on race, they're going to be shot down like affirmative action, like the Fearless Fund, like the farmer's bill," Divine Prince, a spokesperson for the Freedmen Project, told Fox News Digital, referencing recent federal court rulings that struck down race-conscious policies. Addressing those legal concerns at the conclusion of the hearing, commission member Dr. Ron Daniels acknowledged the complexity of navigating the law. "The idea that we feel that we should somehow craft something that will not in some way look like it's racial is somewhat problematic," Daniels said. "We do have a legal team, we have legal counsel, and there is a whole body of lawyers who, in fact, are dealing with… an injury- and harm-based proposition in terms of how to present reparations." Tensions also flared over the presence of the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU). Members of the Freedmen Project argued that the left-leaning organization and its local chapters do not represent the specific interests of ancestral Black Americans. Susan Gottehrer, the Director of the Nassau County Chapter of the NYCLU, defended a broader approach to addressing systemic inequities. "These government policies have affected Black New Yorkers regardless of lineage. Excluding a subset of Black Americans would leave a significant portion of documented racial injustice completely unexamined," Gottehrer said. NAACP OFFICIAL CONDEMNS WHITE POLITICIANS TRYING TO REPLACE RESIGNING BLACK MAYOR Muhammad called Gottehrer's remarks "disrespectful" because they conflate the distinct historical experiences of different Black populations. "The ACLU just wants funding so they get some of our reparations money to pay for these other causes," Muhammad alleged. "They form these organizations, they give them funding, and they bless these immigrants—they bless these other groups, marginalized groups." Brooke Lean, who attended the hearing wearing a shirt promoting the Freedmen Project, agreed that the civil liberties group's platform diverges from the core goals of the reparations' movement, asserting that not all Black residents have an equal claim. "They want to erase our story, dilute our story by adding in a bunch of people who just got here, whose ancestors did not build this country," Lean told Fox News Digital. Freedmen Project members also criticized New York State Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages (D-22nd District), a primary sponsor of the legislation that created the commission, for suggesting that reparations should address systemic issues impacting all Black New Yorkers. "When we draft the legislation for the commission, we want to ensure that we're having a thorough conversation about slavery and its harms, whether it's mass incarceration, health disparities, the lack of educational opportunity for folks, or the wealth gap," Solages said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d6b22ee6011c3f4e9c81f DNC’s 192-page autopsy sounds like bad therapy. Democrats still have a big problem te 2026-06-01T11:21:06.792Z DNC’s 192-page autopsy sounds like bad therapy. Democrats still have a big problem The Democrats have far more than a messaging problem. They have a self-examination problem. On May 21, the Democratic National Committee released 192 pages of proof. Therapists know that some patients can talk endlessly about their problems without ever confronting what’s keeping them stuck. They can explain fluently why their lives aren’t working: toxic people, unfair systems, bad bosses, childhood wounds. Sometimes those explanations are valid. But eventually good therapy requires interruption. At some point, I find myself stopping the narrative and asking the harder question: "What role are you playing in why this keeps happening?" Without that confrontation, therapy can quietly become an endless rehearsal of explanation instead of a process of growth. Reading the Democratic National Committee’s post-election autopsy, I couldn’t help thinking about those patients. The report was supposed to explain why Democrats lost the presidency, Congress and much of the country’s trust. Instead, the rollout itself became psychologically revealing. DEMOCRATS RELEASE 2024 ELECTION AUTOPSY THAT CHAIR SAYS 'DOES NOT MEET MY STANDARDS' The DNC released the report with a disclaimer printed across every page: "This document reflects the views of the author, not the DNC." And when some conclusions made party leadership uncomfortable — including the finding that Democrats wrongly assumed voters already understood Donald Trump’s weaknesses and that his negatives were "baked in" — party annotators pushed back directly in the margins with comments like "no evidence provided" and "contradicts claims elsewhere in report." As a therapist, I’ve seen similar dynamics many times. Patients sometimes acknowledge uncomfortable truths while simultaneously arguing with them, qualifying them or trying to explain them away before those truths fully land emotionally. A party commissioning an autopsy and then debating the pathologist in the margins is not necessarily a party ready to hear hard news. The report catalogs tactical failures, messaging problems and demographic erosion. It acknowledges the party’s growing disconnect from working-class voters, men and large parts of the country. But what it struggles to confront is the broader psychological culture that may have contributed to those failures in the first place. DEM SENATE CANDIDATE MAKES STUNNING ADMISSION ABOUT ANTISEMITISM IN HER PARTY: 'DANGEROUS' Over the last decade, many elite institutions aligned with the Democratic coalition — universities, media organizations, nonprofits and parts of corporate America — have increasingly adopted the language of validation, emotional safety, trauma and harm. Disagreement is often treated less as disagreement and more as evidence of cruelty, insensitivity or moral defect. Emotional discomfort is increasingly framed not as part of democratic life, but as evidence that something harmful has occurred. That shift matters because political movements, like people, can lose the ability to test reality. In therapy, patients sometimes become so invested in protecting a preferred self-image that criticism itself starts feeling intolerable. Once that happens, self-examination becomes performative rather than transformative. The goal subtly shifts from discovering what is true to protecting what feels emotionally safe. You can see traces of that mindset throughout the autopsy itself: the discomfort with confrontation, the instinct to soften or qualify uncomfortable conclusions before fully reckoning with them and the difficulty tolerating interpretations that threaten identity or self-concept. HOW TRUMP PANIC BROKE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND FUELED ENDLESS CRISIS POLITICS Modern political institutions now perform self-awareness the way some patients perform insight. They hold listening sessions, release reports and speak the language of reflection while carefully avoiding the more painful possibility that some of their core assumptions may simply be wrong. The performance of introspection gradually replaces introspection itself. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION But good therapy doesn’t simply validate. Good therapy helps people deal with their reality. Patients sometimes arrive in denial. They rationalize failures, externalize blame and construct narratives that protect self-esteem. Growth begins when those defenses are challenged compassionately but directly. In my new book, "Therapy Nation," I argue that many of our institutions — from therapy offices to universities to political movements — have confused validation with growth and self-expression with genuine self-examination. A therapist who reflexively validates everything a patient says may provide temporary emotional relief while reinforcing the very patterns keeping the person stuck. The DNC autopsy reads similarly: aware enough to recognize problems, but still uncomfortable with fully confronting what those problems might actually reveal. The right has its own forms of tribal defensiveness and motivated reasoning, including among some who refuse to reckon honestly with January 6th, where people stormed the U.S. Capitol. But the DNC report offered an unusually vivid example of a broader cultural instinct: the desire to appear introspective while protecting oneself from the full discomfort of genuine self-confrontation. A real autopsy cuts to the bone. It doesn’t come with a disclaimer. The fact that the DNC’s did may tell us more about the party’s condition than any of its findings. Until Democrats can tolerate the discomfort of genuine self-examination without annotating it into submission, they’ll keep mistaking the performance of self-awareness for the reality of change. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JONATHAN ALPERT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d6b0eee6011c3f4e9c816 Dodgers pitcher's wife receives horrible threats directed at newborn child te 2026-06-01T11:20:46.795Z Dodgers pitcher's wife receives horrible threats directed at newborn child Baseball can bring out the best moments in sports history, but it can also bring out the worst in fans – whether it’s throwing objects onto the field or death threats on social media. The wife of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott revealed on her Instagram that she received threats directed at their newborn child after her husband’s recent outing. Scott, a one-time All-Star, allowed three runs on three hits on Saturday in a 4-3 loss against the Philadelphia Phillies. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "When did it stop being a game?" Maddie Scott wrote on her since-expired Instagram Stories, via the New York Post. "I don’t speak out often. Ever actually. I promise you, you don’t know what it’s like unless you’re living it." She reposted comments from one user that included a comment that read, "Hope this mutt d i e s soon," on a picture of their child. The user added, "I hope you get home to your family lying in puddles of their own blood." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Multiple MLB players experienced death threats directed toward them during the 2025 season. Seattle Mariners pitcher Tayler Saucedo shared a post in August that read he hoped "your f----- head gets blown off" and that his wife also died. Boston Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks, a cancer survivor, revealed "horrible and cruel" threats directed at him and his wife in May 2025. In that same month, Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr had threats directed at his wife and children. Texas authorities later identified the source of the threats – an "inebriated" sports bettor. The rise of sports betting has coincided with threats directed at MLB players. It’s not just in MLB that it is happening, and it seems as though a lot of people need to log off completely. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d6404ee6011c3f4e9c751 Inside the last dance of AB Hernandez te 2026-06-01T10:50:44.477Z Inside the last dance of AB Hernandez A man standing in line for the ice cream stand nudged his friend when AB Hernandez walked by. "Hey, that's AB Hernandez," he whispered to his friend on top of the ramparts at Veteran's Memorial Stadium in Clovis, California. "I don't know who that is," the friend responded, before the other man filled him in. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Hernandez was in between qualifying for events in the final round of the state championships in high jump, long jump and triple jump on Friday. Whispers, rumors and attention had become the norm for the well-known transgender athlete. Hernandez summoned national media hurricanes to two high school track seasons and a volleyball season in the span of one year. Daisy Gardner, a local pro-LGBTQ activist says she has known Hernandez and the athlete's mother Nereyda Hernandez since 2024, when news about the trans athlete's identity and participation in girls' sports began to garner local attention. "I think the two of them have walked through fire. I don't know anyone else who's a high school kid who has been targeted by President Trump... I have seen death threats and threats, wishing physical injury upon AB," Gardner told Fox News Digital. "Every single time, Nena and AB Hernandez brush it aside, and just go and do the thing that all great athletes do, which is put it out of their mind and focus on the game." AB lived up to that reputation in one last high school competition this weekend, right after making a big political campaign debut alongside Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer on Friday morning. Hernandez's political video and competition footage were now topics of viral debate. There was a social media firestorm raging beyond the walls of the stadium before and after Hernandez captured two state championships Saturday night, and then shared podium spots with every girl who finished one spot behind, in a growing social media punchline. Through it all, Hernandez kept an easy smile during the competition, on the podium, and especially while interacting with the girls competing in the same events. Hernandez talked and laughed with female counterparts in between jumps. One of the girls that was frequently close to Hernandez throughout the weekend was the daughter of California mom Jennifer Oliver. "There was a great group there and were just being silly and supporting the other girls while jumping since there is a lot of downtime you just start hanging out," Oliver said. Oliver does not believe biological males should compete in girls' sports. She says the topic, and a difference in views with her daughter, has been an issue at home recently. "It is a sensitive subject somewhat at home right now because [my daughter] is young and can’t see the broader implications of males in female sports. Even when we discuss very specific cases where girls have been injured due to a male player or lost ranking etc., doesn’t really resonate yet as she has not been personally impacted and in fact has had a positive experience," Oliver said. "She wants to be inclusive and I absolutely think that the schools have focused so much time on not triggering anyone and training on microaggressions and not misgendering anyone or you can be disciplined for that." INSIDE THE SCOTUS HEARING BOUND TO BE A TURNING POINT IN THE CULTURE WAR OVER TRANS ATHLETES IN WOMEN'S SPORTS After Oliver spoke out against trans athletes in girls' sports in an interview the previous week, she says her daughter was confronted for the mother's comments. "She was super upset at me. My older daughter told me that this probably created huge drama for [her] and my older daughter actually was mad at me too and said I had no idea what it is like in high school with all of the social media," Oliver said. Oliver believes in a kind approach, that she hopes is taken by all sides. "Two things can exist at the same time - we can be kind humans to each other regardless of gender identity and also create guidelines for sports based on biological birth.  This doesn't make the people that want only biological girls in sports evil," she said. Jolene Vayo, the mother of another girl who competed against Hernandez this past weekend and at last year's state meet, says her daughter also wouldn't dare to speak out against the trans athlete publicly, even if she privately disagrees with the concept of males in girls' sports. "She agrees males have an unfair advantage and allowing them to compete in girls’ sports is unfair, I feel she hesitates from publicly expressing that out of fear that saying so will hurt her transgender peer’s feelings, or cause them distress," Vayo told Fox News Digital. "I have had to talk to my daughters a number of times about the importance of advocating for your boundaries, and that they should never feel guilty if they feel something being forced on them is unfair or uncomfortable... I feel a lot of the silence from many, not just my daughters, stems from the fact that speaking about gender ideology is highly polarizing." The story of AB Hernandez has been just as much the story of the girls who have shared the field, court and podium spots with the trans athlete in recent years. The girls who have opposed Hernandez's inclusion have been allegedly targeted with harassment and death threats, just as Gardner claimed Hernandez had. Hernandez's former track and field opponents, including Reese Hogan, Olivia Viola, Katie McGuinness and Julia Teven are among those who have been bold enough to step forward in the "Save Girls Sports" movement. Hogan previously told Fox News Digital she faced alleged backlash for speaking out against and protesting Hernandez's presence in girls' sports. CALIFORNIA GIRLS TRACK STAR OPENS UP ON VIRAL PODIUM PROTEST OF TRANS OPPONENT AND IF SHE'LL DO IT AGAIN Hernandez's own former volleyball teammates Hadeel Hazameh and Alyssa McPherson were allegedly ostracized and targeted after taking a stand against the athlete in the fall. Hazameh previously told Fox News Digital she received a death threat over it. "No kid should be targeted with harassment online and I'm sorry to hear that," Gardner said of the alleged attacks on the girls who have spoken up against Hernandez. Fate scheduled Hernandez's final high school sporting event just days before the California gubernatorial primary. Steyer's Friday video invited a new layer of scrutiny on Hernandez and the athlete's mother, as the family was officially directly standing in the political arena with a major Democratic contender. "I'm so proud of you for what you're doing," Steyer said to Hernandez in the video. Republican candidate Steve Hilton responded just hours later at a "Save Girls Sports" rally outside the stadium. "Tom Steyer has taken a wildly extreme position on this issue that is totally out of touch with most California families and young people," Hilton told Fox News Digital. Just one year earlier, Hernandez became the biggest trans athlete name in high school sports when President Donald Trump made a Truth Social post slamming Gov. Gavin Newsom for a trans athlete's participation in the girls' track and field championships. Newsom's handling of trans athletes in California girls' sports in recent years has proved to anger both sides, previously saying the concept is "deeply unfair" while also criticizing right-wing activism to "Save Girls Sports." As an LGBTQ activist, Gardner couldn't offer any praise to the current governor for his handling of the issue. "I would say I want to focus on the future," Gardner said when asked her thoughts on how Newsom has managed the issue of trans athletes in girls' sports. "I'm so grateful that both [Xavier] Becerra and Steyer have come out in support of a very vulnerable minority of kids." Meanwhile, Oliver and Vayo are taking a political but civil approach as well, as they seek to quietly remedy the issue of trans athletes in girls' sports through voting, without getting involved in protests. "People need to get out and vote and pay attention to your local elections and speak up at school boards," Oliver said on how she hopes to address the issue. Vayo added, "The only way this will end and women’s rights will be restored is at the ballot box. Every adult that continues to remain silent along with the majority of Democrat state leaders who approve and support this are setting a precedent and conditioning our girls to believe that males have the right-of-way when it comes to females." Other community members have taken a more active approach in addressing the situation. During a press conference, organized by the local California LGBTQ advocacy groups Pride at the Pier and Rainbow Families Action, outside of the stadium for Hernandez's final meet on Saturday, police were summoned after a group of "Save Girls Sports" activists descended on the event and loudly disagreed with the LGBTQ activists. Nereyda Hernandez had just given a speech, and was one of the first LGBTQ activists to leave the scene once the opposing protesters arrived. Other activists, including Gardner, stayed behind as the confrontation eventually dissipated under the police supervision. Everyone involved returned to a civil state, as activists on both sides settled down to do interviews with media, and some did the interviews right next to the activists of opposing beliefs. It was there and then that Gardner agreed to do the interview with Fox News Digital, after a brief moment of consideration, as other LGBTQ activists had declined to do so. It marked a step of progress in relations between the two sides compared to a more violent police-related incident that happened one year earlier. At the 2025 California state track and field championships at the same location, when Hernandez was making the athlete's first run at the girls' state titles with a massive political spotlight, local conservative activist Josh Fulfer was assaulted by a pro-trans activist with a transgender pride flag, and footage of the attack and the activist's subsequent arrest went viral across social media as a dark reminder of the tension between the two groups. No such known incident happened at this year's state title. And Fulfer says he forgives his assaulter. "I forgive him. That's what the bible says to do," Fulfer told Fox News Digital. I'm just praying for that person." But the tension between the groups has by no means simmered after this year's finals. The ramped up emotions and social aggression of a high-stakes election cycle has only amplified that tension, especially on social media. And now, with California's primary now just one day away, Hernandez's track meet and shared-podium spots that have become an infamous viral sensation in recent weeks, are still fresh in the minds of voters. 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/6a1d5f72ee6011c3f4e9c6ed Today's poll: Should Arizona focus film industry investments in western Arizona instead of offering broad statewide tax credits? te 2026-06-01T10:31:14.552Z Today's poll: Should Arizona focus film industry investments in western Arizona instead of offering broad statewide tax credits? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5f53ee6011c3f4e9c6be Doctor who lost 70 pounds on carnivore diet says Americans have been 'misled and misfed' on nutrition te 2026-06-01T10:30:43.921Z Doctor who lost 70 pounds on carnivore diet says Americans have been 'misled and misfed' on nutrition A growing number of Americans are trying to consume more protein. Dr. Ken Berry, a physician in rural Tennessee, traces some of the trend to people reporting improved health by following meat-based diets. Each year, the International Food Information Council survey asks Americans to select the qualities that best define a healthy food. In 2025, Americans' views shifted, with "good source of protein" overtaking "fresh" as the top criterion. The survey also found that for the fifth year in a row, most Americans (70%) reported protein as the nutrient they're most trying to consume. That's up from 62% in 2021. RFK JR. CLAIMS HE LOST 20 POUNDS IN 20 DAYS, GAINED MENTAL CLARITY ON EXTREME DIET While protein remains a priority for many Americans, nutrition experts continue to debate the optimal amount and sources of protein for long-term health. Berry was the keynote speaker at Meatstock 2026, an annual convention for followers of carnivore and ketogenic diets. "Meatstock continues to grow each and every year, sometimes doubling," Berry told Fox News Digital. Carnivore diets vary slightly, Berry said. Some people eat only meat, some eat ruminant meat only, while others incorporate meat, eggs and fish. They all experience remarkable health benefits, according to Berry, who said he heard testimonial after testimonial from people who said they've lost stored fat, reduced fatty liver and inflammation and generally transformed their health on the carnivore diet. FOLLOWERS OF BIBLE-BASED DIET SAY SCRIPTURE-GUIDED EATING TRANSFORMED THEIR HEALTH "The stories you hear at Meatstock grab your heart, and they also grab your brain and make you think," he said. Berry himself testified to dropping 70 pounds and reversing "a list of maladies," including prediabetes, by making the switch from the diet prescribed by the American Diabetes Association to the carnivore diet nine years ago. "I live on beef, butter, bacon and eggs," Berry said. The carnivore diet "sounds like basically a terrible idea," Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, said in 2024.  He said people miss out on fiber and other key nutrients and that eating animals could lead to climate change. Others have criticized the diet for being too restrictive to be maintained long-term.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES They have also pointed to a lack of clinical evidence they say is necessary to support the diet. Still, people are intrigued. Berry's keynote speech has gained nearly 80,000 views on YouTube in three weeks. The theme of his talk was that people have been "misled and misfed." Some of the biggest misconceptions, he said, people believe about nutrition are that whole grains and fruit juices are good for you. They'll keep you alive, he said, but they won't "optimize your health." Popular whole-grain foods such as bread and oatmeal are "almost uniformly inflammatory for most people," Berry said, though many nutrition researchers have found associations between whole-grain consumption and improved health outcomes. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER He added that the starch present in legumes, beans and other foods commonly accepted as healthy spikes people's insulin. Fruit juices found in many smoothies and other products labeled as wellness beverages "in many cases, have more fructose than Coca-Cola," he said, though nutritional content varies significantly by product. Many nutrition studies contain conflicts of interest that consumers may not recognize, Berry argued. Concerns about bacon, red meat, cancer and heart disease are overstated, Berry said, though major health organizations continue to cite evidence linking processed meat consumption to increased health risks. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research arm has classified processed meat as carcinogenic and red meat as probably carcinogenic, while other researchers continue to debate the strength and interpretation of the evidence. "We have not changed as a genetic species from 100,000 years ago. Therefore, our diet should be predominantly meat, or all meat," Berry said. The diet can be affordable because consumers do not need to buy premium cuts or exclusively grass-fed meat, Berry said. Bacon, baloney and hot dogs can be health foods if the consumer is "an ingredient sleuth" and selects those made with only meat, salt and spices, Berry said. Critics of carnivore diets have also raised concerns about the elimination of fruits, vegetables and other plant-based foods that provide fiber, vitamins and other nutrients commonly recommended in dietary guidelines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5d65ee6011c3f4e9c67a One southern city you've never heard of is growing faster than anywhere else in America te 2026-06-01T10:22:29.836Z One southern city you've never heard of is growing faster than anywhere else in America CELINA, Texas — A few years ago, the city of Celina was a quiet ranching town surrounded by open fields an hour north of Dallas. Now, it’s the fastest-growing city in America, where bulldozers outnumber cattle and sprawling new neighborhoods are rising almost overnight. The boom transforming this once-rural community reflects the explosive growth reshaping North Texas, as families and businesses push beyond city hubs in search of more affordable housing, better schools and more space. But the rapid expansion is also testing Celina’s infrastructure, water supply and ability to preserve the small-town identity that drew many residents there in the first place. "If you drive around Celina, you can definitely tell that we're the fastest growing city," Mayor Ryan Tubbs told Fox News Digital. "We have a lot of road construction going on, a lot of new sewer and water lines, just all different infrastructure projects getting ready to service our residents of the future." THE RED STATES RACING AHEAD IN AMERICA’S POWERFUL WEALTH BOOM — AND THE STATES FALLING BEHIND According to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates, Celina grew by 24.6% between 2024 and 2025 — meaning roughly one in four people in the city today did not live there a year prior. Despite this, residents say Celina has managed to hold onto the close-knit community feel that prompted many families to put down roots there. "Yes, we can see and feel the growth, but we haven't lost our sense of community here in Celina," resident Carolyn Harvey told Fox News Digital. The city’s rapid expansion mirrors the broader population boom unfolding across North Texas, where communities on the outer edges of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex are growing at some of the fastest rates compared to other cities in the country. THE RED-STATE WINNERS IN THE CLIMB TO BECOME AMERICA’S NEXT ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE The growth is reshaping not only the region’s economy, but also the political and cultural landscape of suburban Texas. These once-small, now-booming communities are gaining greater influence over schools, infrastructure and statewide priorities the more people relocate there. But the surge has also brought mounting pressure on roads, utilities and public services as cities like Celina race to keep up with demand. Tubbs said local leaders are trying to balance that growth by expanding infrastructure while continuing to attract more businesses and employers. "It definitely brings jobs, but it also brings a lot of challenges from an infrastructure standpoint, from water resources [and] road resources," Tubbs said. "But it brings a lot of opportunities." Much of the city’s workforce still commutes to nearby economic hubs like Frisco and McKinney, though officials hope new development will eventually allow more residents to work closer to home. Tubbs says that roughly 30% of residents work remotely, while the others commute to other North Texas cities. He also noted that the top employer in Celina is the school district with nearly 1,000 employees. Tubbs said the city hopes to preserve the sense of community that has long defined Celina, even as new residents continue pouring in. "If I was giving a recommendation for anybody else that's moving to Texas, it's just get involved," Tubbs said. "Give back and see how much you get back from the community." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5d51ee6011c3f4e9c671 Karmelo Anthony’s self-defense claim could define murder trial in high school track meet stabbing: analyst te 2026-06-01T10:22:09.913Z Karmelo Anthony’s self-defense claim could define murder trial in high school track meet stabbing: analyst More than a year after 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed during a confrontation at a Frisco high school track meet, the Texas suspect accused of killing him is expected back in court as jury selection begins for his murder trial on Monday. Karmelo Anthony, 18, faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with Metcalf's death. The start of jury selection is expected to provide the latest indication of how prosecutors and defense attorneys plan to navigate a case that has drawn widespread attention and competing claims about whether Anthony acted in self-defense. As Anthony prepares for his trial, Texas defense attorney and legal analyst Jeremy Rosenthal told Fox News Digital that one of the biggest hurdles facing both sides may be finding jurors who have not already formed opinions about the case. "This case in particular has a lot of disturbing history when it comes to misinformation online, rumors, doxing, things like that," Rosenthal said. TEXAS PRESS CONFERENCE IN AUSTIN METCALF KILLING DEVOLVES INTO CHAOS OVER TRACK MEET STABBING Rosenthal noted that publicity surrounding the case became so intense that one of the judges previously involved in the proceedings required FBI involvement after receiving threats. "There's particular concern about have people already heard of this case, have they already formed opinions," he said. While Rosenthal believes a jury can ultimately be seated in Collin County, he said the process may take time. TRIAL DATE SET FOR AUSTIN METCALF’S SUSPECTED KILLER IN TRACK MEET STABBING "Collin County is a bigger place. I think we have close to a million residents, so I do think we'll be able to seat a jury, but it is going to take a little bit of work," he said. Rosenthal said the defense's anticipated self-defense argument could ultimately become the defining issue of the case. "Self-defense is a really intricate defense that you have to sort of set up," Rosenthal said. Under Texas law, self-defense is what attorneys call a "confession and avoidance" defense, meaning a defendant admits to the conduct but argues it was legally justified under the circumstances. SURVEILLANCE VIDEO SHOWS FATAL STABBING OF AUSTIN METCALF AT TEXAS TRACK MEET, OFFICIALS SAY "The crux of the issue is that you cannot provoke the harm and then retreat behind self-defense," Rosenthal said. According to Rosenthal, one of the key legal questions could be whether evidence shows Anthony provoked or escalated the confrontation before the fatal encounter, a factor that could significantly affect how a self-defense claim is evaluated by the court and jury. WATCH: The killing of Austin Metcalf has devastated our entire community, says Greg Willis "Did Karmelo Anthony initially provoke the harm? Did he initially elevate the tenseness or the threat in the situation?" Rosenthal said. "Or did the victim provoke it?" Rosenthal said jurors are likely to hear competing accounts about who said what, where individuals were standing and whether anyone escalated the confrontation before the stabbing occurred. He added that the jury could ultimately be asked to consider not only murder, but potentially a lesser offense such as manslaughter depending on how the evidence develops and what instructions are given by the court. AUSTIN METCALF'S ACCUSED KILLER NEEDS SUPPORT FIGHTING 'WHITE SUPREMACY' AFTER MURDER INDICTMENT: SPOX Anthony was indicted by a Collin County grand jury after prosecutors presented evidence related to the fatal confrontation that unfolded during a track meet in Frisco on April 2, 2025. "For weeks, my team has been presenting evidence to the grand jury," Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said after the indictment. "Today, I summarized that evidence, and I asked the Grand Jury to return a first-degree murder indictment against Karmelo Anthony — which they did." "With that indictment, the case now moves formally into the court system," Willis added. SUSPECTED TEXAS TRACK MEET KILLER EXPECTED TO WALK FREE AFTER BOND SLASHED According to the arrest report, the confrontation occurred inside a Memorial High School team tent during the track meet. GRIEVING TEXAS FATHER SPEAKS OUT AFTER SON WAS STABBED TO DEATH AT HIGH SCHOOL TRACK MEET Investigators allege Anthony warned Metcalf, "Touch me and see what happens," before reaching into a bag and pulling out a knife. A witness told police Anthony stabbed Metcalf during the encounter. Metcalf later died from his injuries. WATCH: Father speaks out after son was stabbed to death at track meet According to police records, Anthony told responding officers he acted in self-defense. Investigators also reported that Anthony made a spontaneous statement after being detained, telling officers, "I'm not alleged, I did it." Anthony's attorney, Mike Howard, has maintained that the full circumstances surrounding the confrontation have yet to be heard in court. "We expect that when the full story is heard, the prosecution will not be able to rule out the reasonable doubt that Karmelo Anthony may have acted in self-defense," Howard said following the indictment. MOURNING MOTHER, TWIN BROTHER OF SLAIN TEXAS TEEN SPEAK OUT: 'LOST MY BEST FRIEND IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE' Austin's father, Jeff Metcalf, has remained outspoken throughout the case and previously welcomed news of the indictment. "I am pleased that we are moving forward," Metcalf told Fox News Digital after the indictment. "With the first-degree murder indictment, it now goes into the court system. I fully believe that justice will be served for Austin Metcalf. I look forward to the forthcoming trial. But it will never bring my son back." The case has generated significant public attention since the stabbing, with supporters of both families weighing in online and advocacy groups becoming involved. GOT A TIP? Dominique Alexander, founder of the Next Generation Action Network and a spokesman for Anthony's family, has repeatedly argued that the case should not be tried in the court of public opinion. "This case involves multiple minors and sensitive details that I cannot and will not speak about publicly," Alexander said after the indictment. "That is why, from the beginning, I have refused to let this be tried in the court of public opinion." FOLLOW US ON X Anthony's legal team has similarly rejected efforts to frame the case through a racial lens. AMERICA STILL CAN'T PUT DOWN THE RACE CARD. AND IT'S THE SHAME OF OUR NATION "The factual and legal issues involved in this case are not about race," Howard previously told Fox News Digital. "The law applies to every person, regardless of their race, equally. We have faith in the people of Collin County to apply the law blindly." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Looking ahead, Rosenthal said some of the most consequential moments in the case may come once jurors are finally seated. He noted that jury selection could take several days and that opening statements are often among the most important moments of any criminal trial because they provide jurors with their first opportunity to hear each side's theory of the case. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Unlike some high-profile murder prosecutions that center on allegations of long-term planning or premeditation, Rosenthal said this case is expected to focus heavily on the events immediately surrounding the fatal confrontation. "I think you're going to see a lot of localized focus on the people who were there and on the hours that really surrounded that one incident," Rosenthal said. "Everything really in the immediacy of those few hours is going to be crucial." Fox News Digital's Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5d3dee6011c3f4e9c668 NYC landlord pleads for help as '9-year-squatter' continues to drain him dry in court saga: 'Twilight Zone' te 2026-06-01T10:21:49.996Z NYC landlord pleads for help as '9-year-squatter' continues to drain him dry in court saga: 'Twilight Zone' EXCLUSIVE: NEW YORK CITY — A Brooklyn landlord says he has been trapped in a nearly decade-long legal nightmare that has cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid rent and legal fees, while New York courts repeatedly delay resolution as his tenant continues living in the apartment without making direct rent payments to the landlord. Thomas Diana, who owns a small eight-unit building in Park Slope, told Fox News Digital he has spent the last nine years trying to remove a woman who originally moved into one of his apartments as a live-in companion for an elderly, disabled tenant. Court records show the woman moved into the apartment in 2014 after responding to a Craigslist advertisement seeking a live-in companion for the tenant, who later died in 2016. What followed was nearly a decade of litigation spanning multiple courts and proceedings. After the elderly tenant's death, disputes arose over the woman's tenancy status, rent obligations and whether the apartment remained subject to New York rent-stabilization laws as Diana sought unpaid rent and possession of the apartment. SQUATTER TURNS COUPLE'S DREAM HOME PURCHASE INTO NIGHTMARE "This has gone on for nine years. Nothing about this is justice," Diana told Fox News Digital. "Every time the case gets close to resolution, there’s another delay, another lawyer change, another new story." Diana says the tenant has changed lawyers at least eight times in the ongoing legal saga, which Diana refers to as a "9-year squatter situation," although the case technically centers around a dispute over rent stabilization laws with the two sides disputing nearly every aspect of the case. "It drained my daughter’s college fund," Diana told Fox News Digital inside his home while wearing a now-outdated T-shirt that says, "Stuck with 8-year-squatter." "Now we’re borrowing money to pay for college while this just keeps dragging on. It gets pretty stressful. People think eviction cases are like TV where it takes two weeks. In New York it can take years, and this one has turned into almost a decade." IS MAMDANI’S SOCIALIST PUSH FOR RENT CONTROLS ABOUT TO WRECK THE NEW YORK CITY HOUSING MARKET? Attorneys for the tenant strongly dispute Diana’s characterization of the case, and the tenant at one point sued Diana, claiming the apartment had been improperly removed from rent stabilization protections. "Mr. Diana’s distortion of the facts in this case is a sad attempt to harass our client out of her rent-stabilized apartment, and he will not be successful," Casey Gilfoil, an attorney with Brooklyn Legal Services, told Fox News Digital. Gilfoil said a judge has already ruled Diana improperly removed the apartment from rent stabilization and said the remaining issue before the court is determining the legal rent and any potential damages. Brooklyn Legal Services also says the tenant has money set aside in escrow pending the court’s final ruling. Diana pushed back, saying the court did not find that he committed fraud and that he followed the guidance he says he received from New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal when the apartment was deregulated years before the tenant sued. "The judge ruled there was no fraud," Diana told Fox News Digital. "She said I incorrectly destabilized the apartment. I did it as they told me to." Diana also disputed Brooklyn Legal Services’ claim that the tenant has years of rent saved in escrow, saying the numbers do not add up and that, based on court communications regarding her employment history, it is unlikely she has accumulated "anywhere near" $300,000. Diana says the occupant’s lawsuit relied on what he describes as a series of shifting and contradictory claims, including allegations that the original elderly tenant was not disabled, that the occupant had been on the lease and that the apartment was illegally deregulated. During depositions, Diana said his attorney challenged those claims with emails, photographs, rent records and testimony. He contends the allegations did not withstand scrutiny during questioning. "She got destroyed on all 18 claims," Diana said. "And once those fell apart, they just made up new ones." WASHINGTON POST BLASTS RENT CONTROL AS 'FAILED POLICY' THAT LEAVES RENTERS 'WORSE OFF' THAN BEFORE Court stipulations required the occupant to make monthly use-and-occupancy payments, similar to interim rent payments, of roughly $835 per month at one point, but Diana says those payments stopped years ago. He estimates total unpaid rent now ranges between $275,000 and $325,000. In her deposition, the occupant testified she has not worked full time in years and has limited income, a factor Diana says the courts have effectively allowed to justify continued nonpayment. Diana, who started a GoFundMe page to help with his financial struggles, says the prolonged case has left him struggling to maintain his building and cover basic expenses, including tuition for his children. "One apartment out of eight not paying rent wipes out any profit," Diana said. "Judges talk in terms of months. They don’t talk about what $300,000 actually does to a family." He also pointed to an overall problem with the system and described repeated housing court inspections that he says resulted in excessive and duplicative violations, which further delayed proceedings and increased costs. "They’ll cite you for a paint drip from 20 years ago and call you a slumlord," Diana said. "Meanwhile, the tenant hasn’t paid rent in nearly a decade." Diana says his case highlights what he views as a systemic imbalance in New York’s housing courts that allows bad-faith actors to exploit tenant protections indefinitely. "They tell you to sell your building. They tell you to accept a buyout, to pay the person who owes you hundreds of thousands of dollars," he said. "That’s not justice. That’s legalized theft." In April, the case was adjourned again until this summer, essentially guaranteeing that the saga will extend into its 10th year. "This court case has become a Twilight Zone Marathon," Diana said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5d29ee6011c3f4e9c65f Queen Elizabeth’s mother wanted her to marry another man before Prince Philip: author te 2026-06-01T10:21:29.990Z Queen Elizabeth’s mother wanted her to marry another man before Prince Philip: author Before Prince Philip captured Queen Elizabeth II's heart, another aristocratic suitor may have been in the running for the future monarch. According to royal historian Hugo Vickers, author of "Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History," his research revealed that Hugh, Earl of Euston — who later became the 11th Duke of Grafton — was considered a potential match for the young princess before she ultimately fell for the man who would become the love of her life. "The Queen Mother was very keen that [her daughter] should marry a Grenadier Guard," Vickers told Fox News Digital. PRINCE PHILIP’S NOTORIOUS STRAIGHT TALK AND UNFILTERED OPINIONS WERE FEARED BY PALACE STAFF: ROYAL BUTLER "And the Grenadier Guards [are] the most prestigious of all the British regiments. If you're a Grenadier Guard, you are the top." "Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, as young girls, were contained in Windsor Castle during the war," Vickers shared. "There were quite a number of Grenadier Guards stationed. And Princess Margaret used to say that the whole of the castle was surrounded by barbed wire, which wouldn’t have kept the Germans out, but certainly kept [them] in." "With all of these Grenadier Guards around the place, the queen mother was very much hoping — she placed a number of Grenadier Guards, as it were, on Princess Elizabeth’s path. She would have loved her to marry Lord Euston. I think it was slightly in the cards at one point, and that could have happened." WATCH: WHY QUEEN ELIZABETH REJECTED HER MOTHER'S PREFERRED MATCH: AUTHOR According to the book, Sir Henry "Chips" Channon, a politician whose diaries chronicled what people in royal and high-society circles were saying at the time, believed that in 1943, Hugh was "reserved for a higher destiny — the very throne itself." "The Queen Mother may well have preferred an English aristocrat," royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital. In the book, Lady Brigid Guinness told Channon that while Hugh was pursuing her, she believed he would wind up with the young Princess Elizabeth because "she likes him." WATCH: QUEEN ELIZABETH WAS FURIOUS PRINCE PHILIP LEFT WITHOUT SAYING GOODBYE: AUTHOR But it was Lord Mountbatten, Philip's uncle, who reportedly helped smooth the way for his nephew while other potential suitors, like Hugh, fell out of the picture. "My understanding is that Lord Mountbatten was instrumental in getting Earl Euston a fabulous job as ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to the Viceroy of India," Vickers told Fox News Digital. "So Earl Euston went to India, which, of course, got him out of the way." The book also suggests Hugh fell out of favor because the royal family came to see him as too passive. By October 1943, Channon was writing that the royal family had encouraged the Euston romance but dropped him as "too inert and énervé." Billy Whitaker, a Grenadier Guard at Windsor, also told Channon that he thought Hugh hadn’t been seriously considered, whereas Philip was. "I think it was a much better choice that Queen Elizabeth married Prince Philip," said Vickers. "Prince Philip was a breath of fresh air. He had a very good naval career during the war. He was bursting with ideas. They feared he would be a modernizer. They were absolutely right. I think the Duke of Grafton, a charming and cultured man, would not have been a modernizer or a vibrant influence on how to move the House of Windsor forward." In 1946, Hugh married Ann Fortune Smith, a member of the Smith banking family. She went on to become Lady of the Bedchamber from 1953 to 1966 and then Mistress of the Robes to the queen from 1967 until she died in 2021 at age 101. British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital she believes Philip was destined to be with the late queen, who died in 2022 at age 96. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Thirteen-year-old Princess Elizabeth fell head over heels with 18-year-old Philip on that crucial fine weekend of July 1939," she explained. "She was so amazed by the handsome, athletic Philip. A smitten Elizabeth kept a photograph of Philip in her bedroom." "Despite Princess Elizabeth’s heart set on Philip, her parents thought he was a brash, totally unsuitable match," said Chard. "They discussed other potential suitors from high-society circles. One of these high-ranking British nobles was the Earl of Euston. But after his marriage to Fortune, she became a close friend and confidante to Elizabeth, serving the royal household for 69 years, even accompanying the queen on overseas tours." "Elizabeth steadfastly refused to look at anyone else. If anyone was a possible match, it was Lord Porchester, nicknamed "Porchie." At least he had a passion for horse racing. However, their relationship was platonic." The future queen and Philip would go on to develop a romantic relationship, though it was largely conducted through letters and occasional meetings. During World War II, Philip served in the Royal Navy, and the pair reportedly exchanged letters. By the mid-1940s, their relationship had become more serious. Philip would visit the royal family when he was on leave. The then-princess remained committed to him despite concerns within royal circles about his finances, foreign background and family connections. "Determined, Princess Elizabeth eventually convinced her father to allow her to marry Philip after a royal tour of South Africa," said Chard. "King George VI realized that ‘distance made the heart grow fonder.’ Princess Elizabeth, now 21, didn’t forget about Philip. She missed him more." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "The king was not enamored with Philip, who he saw as a rather brash young man," royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital.  "But Elizabeth became infatuated with the dashing young blond. She kept a photograph of Philip, wearing a beard, in her boudoir without her parents' permission. When it was obvious that Elizabeth was in love with Philip, the king took Elizabeth and her sister Margaret on a royal trip as a cooling-off period, to no avail. His daughter had made up her mind." "Princess Elizabeth’s parents eventually gave their full blessing," said Chard. "Their engagement was officially announced in July 1947, and their relationship of choice, not arrangement, was a huge success. Let’s face it, Philip was the most handsome of them all!" Elizabeth and Philip married on Nov. 20, 1947. Then in 1952, the king died of cancer at age 56. Philip gave up his naval career before pledging to become the queen's "liege man of life and limb, and of earthly worship," The Associated Press reported. Philip spent more than seven decades supporting his wife. Before he died in 2021 at age 99, he fulfilled more than 20,000 royal engagements to boost British interests at home and abroad. He headed hundreds of charities, founded programs that helped British schoolchildren participate in outdoor adventures and played a prominent part in raising his four children. "What many now don’t know or realize is that Prince Philip initially wasn’t viewed as appropriate by many, particularly courtiers, who found him too foreign, too rough-edged, too ambitious and insufficiently English," said British royals expert Hilary Fordwich. "It was a testament of the queen’s deep feelings for him that she wouldn’t be dissuaded from him despite considerable pressure from all sides. Their relationship was based on genuine love and mutual appreciation, rather unusual for royal marriages." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5d15ee6011c3f4e9c656 Sailboat tracking shutoff could be crucial in Lynette Hooker disappearance, expert says te 2026-06-01T10:21:09.993Z Sailboat tracking shutoff could be crucial in Lynette Hooker disappearance, expert says LAS VEGAS — A former federal prosecutor who wrote a book on no-body murder cases told Fox News Digital that a "key question" in the search for a missing American woman is why her husband's sailboat stopped transmitting location data on the night she disappeared. Brian Hooker and Lynette Hooker left shore at Hope Town in the Bahamas at around 7:30 p.m. on April 4, Brian Hooker told authorities that rough waters caused his wife to fall off their dinghy. Brian Hooker paddled to shore and arrived at Marsh Harbour around 4 a.m. on April 5, according to authorities. The couple was headed back to their sailboat Soulmate, their full-time home in retirement, when Lynette fell overboard, Brian claims. The couple frequently sail around the U.S. and Caribbean, according to their social media pages. Data obtained by Fox News Digital through marine tracking company VesselFinder shows the Soulmate's Automatic Identification System (AIS), which broadcasts a vessel's identity, speed and position, went dark at 9:29 p.m. on April 4 and did not resume until 8:40 a.m. the following morning, a blackout of more than 11 hours. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Blaine Stevenson, a friend of Brian Hooker's, previously told Fox News Digital that Brian returned to his sailboat with search and rescue officials on the morning of April 5. The Coast Guard Investigative Service is conducting a criminal investigation into Lynette Hooker's disappearance. Tad DiBiase, a former federal prosecutor and author of the book "No-Body Homicide Cases: A Practical Guide to Investigating, Prosecuting and Winning Cases When the Victim is Missing," told Fox News Digital that finding out how the tracking data went dark will be a key question for investigators. SEND US A TIP HERE "I believe there's evidence that the tracking of the boat was turned off at a time that closely parallels around the time that she went missing. All of those things are highly suspicious," DiBiase said. FRIEND OF BRIAN HOOKER SPEAKS OUT, QUESTIONS DISAPPEARANCE OF WOMAN IN BAHAMAS MYSTERY DiBiase said if he were a prosecutor being consulted on this case, he'd want to see a few questions answered. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "I'd wanna know a lot more about their relationship and then I would want to be very certain that the tracking system was turned off, what time it was turned off, all of that kind of forensic evidence," he said. "I'd want to make sure that it was very solid and very clear what happened and what the position of the boat was, as opposed to where he said the boat was." U.S. authorities recently asked the Bahamian government for clearance to search a new area in the Sea of Abaco for Lynette Hooker's remains after investigators found GPS data that allegedly contradicted what her husband told investigators on the night she disappeared, CBS News first reported and sources confirmed to Fox News Digital. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB A source in the Bahamas told Fox News Digital that the new search, if approved by Bahamian authorities, will focus on an area of the Sea of Abaco with waters reaching 25-foot depths. The renewed efforts are based on GPS data from Brian Hooker's phone, in which he was using a marine navigation app. The Hookers' dinghy allegedly visited the same area, a U.S. official confirmed to Fox News Digital. The Coast Guard seized the couple's sailboat, Soulmate, in early May and took it to Fort Pierce, Florida, but it was recently moved to Fort Lauderdale, as authorities couldn't pull it from the water. Brian Hooker's Michigan-based attorney previously asked Americans during an interview with ABC News to give him the benefit of the doubt. "I would ask those watching to treat him the way you would want to be treated, to give him the benefit of the doubt, and to consider that not all of us, nor you, considering your own relationships, the way you speak to one another, we all handle things in different ways," Crystal Marie Hauser said. Fox News Digital reached out to Brian Hooker's lawyer for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5cebee6011c3f4e9c643 Unastella, a South Korean rocket startup that launched from home, raises $24M te 2026-06-01T10:20:27.994Z Unastella, a South Korean rocket startup that launched from home, raises $24M The Seoul-based rocket startup is developing its own launch vehicles and engines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d5863ee6011c3f4e9c220 US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over weekend te 2026-06-01T10:01:07.201Z US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over weekend U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it carried out "self-defense strikes" against Iran over the weekend. "U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island this weekend," a press release noted. The measured and deliberate strikes occurred on Saturday and Sunday in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters. U.S. fighter aircraft swiftly responded by eliminating Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two one-way attack drones that posed clear threats to ships transiting regional waters," CENTCOM continued. "No American service members were harmed. CENTCOM will continue to protect U.S. assets and interests in response to unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire," CENTCOM's release added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d584fee6011c3f4e9c217 Greg Abbott posts AI image of himself dunking in Spurs jersey to troll Kathy Hochul after Knicks gaffe te 2026-06-01T10:00:47.193Z Greg Abbott posts AI image of himself dunking in Spurs jersey to troll Kathy Hochul after Knicks gaffe We have officially crossed the Rubicon of political psychosis. With the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks squaring off, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott went completely rogue and dropped a digital war crime on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's timeline. The man posted a fully commissioned, AI-generated fever dream of himself catching Vince Carter air in a Spurs uniform just to put Hochul in a body bag at the rim. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It’s deranged, aggressively disrespectful, and pure car-wreck appeal. You physically cannot look away. Abbott paired the high-flying graphic with a caption that read, "Spurs about to dunk on Knicks like Texas has been dunking on New York. Go Spurs Go." GOV. KATHY HOCHUL'S ATTEMPT AT DUNKING ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S NEW YORK KNICKS FANDOM BACKFIRES While the alien emoji was a nod to Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama, the post itself was a direct response to Hochul committing one of the most heinous sports blunders in recent memory. In an attempt to take a swipe at President Donald Trump's New York sports credentials ahead of the Finals action between the Spurs and Knicks, Hochul tried to challenge Trump's hoops knowledge during a news conference. KNICKS FANS SEND NYC INTO CHAOS AFTER FRANCHISE REACHES FIRST NBA FINALS SINCE 1999: ' "I'd ask him to name the starting lineup of the 1993 championship team and see how he does," Hochul told reporters with total confidence. There was just one massive problem with the Democratic governor's routine. The 1993 Knicks did not win a championship. TRUMP SAYS HE THINKS HE'LL ATTEND NBA FINALS GAME AS KNICKS CLOSE IN ON LONG-AWAITED CHAMPIONSHIP Patrick Ewing and company were famously eliminated by Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks haven't actually hoisted a trophy since 1973, a painful reality that virtually any New York sports fan could tell you. Critics pointed out that Hochul invented a fictional championship ring just to score a cheap political point against Trump. Naturally, Abbott saw the massive basketball brick from his New York counterpart and decided to run the fast break. Hochul practically served the chance for a poster moment on a silver platter. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d55f7ee6011c3f4e9c1d9 USMNT star Christian Pulisic finally ends lengthy goal drought in win over Senegal te 2026-06-01T09:50:47.194Z USMNT star Christian Pulisic finally ends lengthy goal drought in win over Senegal Christian Pulisic is considered to be one of the best American-born soccer players in the world and is expected to be a major part of the U.S. national team’s run in the upcoming World Cup. It’s why the goal drought going into a friendly against Senegal was absolutely bizarre. Pulisic hadn’t put one into the back of the net since Dec. 28 when AC Milan defeated Hellas Verona in a Serie A match. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! He got the weight off his back on Sunday when he scored in the 19th minute of the U.S. match against Senegal. "Now maybe we can stop talking about it," he said after the match. The Americans won, 3-2, despite Sadio Mané tying the match early in the second half. Folarin Balogun put the U.S. ahead in the 62nd minute. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Pulisic was scoreless in his final 19 matches for AC Milan. The score also ended an eight-match scoreless streak while playing for the U.S. national team. "I felt this confidence, like I have played really well in recent months, but all everyone seems to want to worry about is goals. So, hopefully, we can stop talking about it," Pulisic said. "We have games ahead and I have to be ready." US SOCCER LEGEND CLINT DEMPSEY PREVIEWS TEAM'S WORLD CUP CHANCES, DISCUSSES 'RESPONSIBILITY' TO GROW THE GAME Pulisic added that it was a relief to finally get the goal. "The performance of Christian, for 45 minutes, was really, really good," U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said. "He still has the potential to improve. But I think it is the way that he is training from day one. (The) way he played for 45 minutes was the habits that he created last week. Every day training with this attitude, with this commitment, with this energy. I think now we need to try to extend (it) until 90 minutes. "I am happy for him also because after a long time, a few months, he scored again. Obviously, that is important for our players in the preparation to the World Cup." The U.S. will play Germany in its next friendly on Saturday. Then, it’s off to its first World Cup Group D match against Paraguay. Watch 3 Days of the FIFA World Cup for Free after 5/18 or before. Start your free trial or try it free. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d4cd3ee6011c3f4e9c0f2 The West still doesn’t grasp the danger of China’s rare earth endgame te 2026-06-01T09:11:47.910Z The West still doesn’t grasp the danger of China’s rare earth endgame If you drive a hybrid or an electric vehicle (EV), fly on a modern jet, or expect American weapons to hit their targets, you owe thanks to a small group of elements known as heavy rare earths. For more than a decade, China has been the world’s near-sole supplier. Last year, Beijing shut that door to Western defense companies. Here is my prediction: it is not going to reopen for any industry in the West. Some Western leaders keep treating each new Chinese export restriction as a bargaining chip — leverage to be traded for the right concession at the right summit. That is the wrong way to read what is happening. China is methodically executing a long-term economic and military plan to stop shipping these materials abroad altogether. It intends to send us Chinese-made EVs, wind turbines and robots built with dysprosium and terbium — not the oxides themselves. Who would blame them? Keeping the entire mine-to-magnet-to-manufacturer chain inside China preserves jobs and stability at every link. For the Chinese Communist Party, maximizing employment and minimizing internal dissent is Job No. 1. Denying Western militaries the inputs they would need in a fight over Taiwan, for example, is an added bonus to Beijing. THE CCP CONTROLS THE MOST INTIMATE ELEMENTS OF OUR LIFE. MOST AMERICANS HAVE NO IDEA The economic logic is the part Western policymakers need to internalize most. A kilogram of dysprosium shipped abroad as a powder earns China a few hundred dollars and employs a handful of miners. The same kilogram, tucked inside the motor of an electric car, helps roll a $40,000 vehicle off a Chinese assembly line. It also employs millions of Chinese workers, from the mine to the smelter to the magnet plant to the auto factory. Multiply that across the seven million vehicles China will export this year, plus its wind turbines, drones, MRI machines and industrial robots, and the choice writes itself. Beijing said as much, out loud, in its Made in China 2025 blueprint: capture the full chain, from rock to robot. Markets are responding rationally to that strategy. Earlier this month, dysprosium oxide sold in China for about $270 a kilogram. In Europe, the same material fetched $1,100 — more than four times as much. Terbium showed the same pattern: $1,145 per kilogram in China versus $4,250 in Europe. Last fall, Beijing quietly cut off terbium sales to private investors, so its own factories could get first call. That is not how an exporter behaves. That is how a country hoarding a scarce resource for itself behaves. TEXAS RARE-EARTH PROJECT AIMS TO CURB US RELIANCE ON CHINA, STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY The quiet truth is that China is running short of the heavy rare earths it once had in abundance. Despite holding roughly a third of the world’s total rare earth reserves, its deposits of the heavy varieties — the ones that make high-performance magnets work — have been thinning for more than a decade. To cover the gap, China has been relying on imports from war-torn Myanmar, and even those mines are starting to fade. Every kilogram of dysprosium Beijing ships overseas comes from a shrinking pile. The strategic stakes follow directly from the chemistry. A pinch of dysprosium or terbium, often less than 1% by weight, when alloyed into the permanent magnets that spin inside an EV motor, allows the magnets to withstand engine heat without losing strength. The same magnets steer cruise missiles, point fighter-jet radars and drive the silent propulsion in America’s submarines. Without these two elements, modern weapons and nearly every EV on the road either degrade or simply stop working. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION China is not weaponizing rare earths to punish the West. It is doing something colder and more durable: deciding that selling raw materials is bad business. The licensing rules, the extraterritorial reach and the on-again, off-again suspensions — these are not random skirmishes. They are the dial Beijing is slowly turning down on raw exports while it turns the other dial up on finished goods made from the same atoms. President Donald Trump clearly sees where this is headed. His administration is working furiously to develop mine-to-manufacturer supply chains in the U.S., including the Pentagon's early investments in the domestic scandium supply chain. Europe must accelerate its efforts along the same lines. Any plan that assumes we will continue to receive Chinese heavy rare earths — even with a permit stamp — is built on a supply that basic economics says will shrink until it disappears. The Pentagon’s 2027 ban on Chinese magnets in American weapons systems and the surge of new mine-and-magnet projects on both sides of the Atlantic are not protectionism. They are a late but necessary admission that the world’s most important supply chain is being deliberately pulled out from under us. The only question left is whether the West will build its own supply chains in time — or keep waiting for an opening that Beijing has every reason to keep shut. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM MARK A. SMITH Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d4cc0ee6011c3f4e9c0e9 Trump’s energy initiatives may finally extract America from Mideast chaos te 2026-06-01T09:11:28.063Z Trump’s energy initiatives may finally extract America from Mideast chaos The way to solve the Middle East problem is to leave the Middle East problem. From the madness, a pattern is emerging: barrels are being rounded up in the Americas and the United States is quietly assembling the pieces of a new energy isolationism. It started with "Drill, Baby, Drill," the long-in-the-tooth bit of campaign rhetoric. Then came the January 2025 National Energy Emergency proclamation. Then the Big Beautiful Bill and rolled-back regs for oil and gas producers and consumers. Then Venezuela and its enormous reserves. And now the lessons of playing with fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The collective result is a reshuffling of U.S. energy access. "Let them all do it. What the hell are we doing it for?" President Donald Trump recently declared, suggesting Europe, China, Korea and Japan should be the ones to open and police the Strait of Hormuz. "We will be helpful, but they should take the lead in protecting the oil they so desperately depend on." Whatever one’s regard for Trump, the argument that the U.S. goes it alone might just be a reasonable one. Oil markets are a confusing network of alliances, logistics, seaborne routes, pipelines and refining needs. But in the simplest terms: the U.S. consumes 20 million barrels of crude per day and produces 13.6 million. Analysts will say we’re energy independent, but that’s a BTU calculation, not actual barrels. We need more physical barrels to make up the difference, and we’re almost there. STEVE MOORE: FIVE ENERGY TRUTHS THE MEDIA IGNORE AS AMERICA’S OIL BOOM BLUNTS THE IRAN WAR’S IMPACT Canada exports 4.0 million barrels per day to the U.S., Mexico adds 0.3 million, and Venezuela adds 0.44 million. Combined, that’s 18 million barrels a day. As Venezuelan exports rise with the work Energy Secretary Chris Wright is doing there, and Mexican exports return to historic norms, with newly favorable federal leasing in Alaska, the Lower 48, and the offshore Gulf, we’re knocking on the door of actual rather than rhetorical energy independence. Tier One shale acreage may be disappearing, but drilling efficiencies continue to improve, and there’s no shortage of BTU-rich natural gas liquids coming out of the major basins. There are two wild cards: California and New York. Both are oil- and gas-rich, yet, both irrationally flawed in their use-it-but-don’t-produce-it mantra. Stuck in their cognitive dissonance, where they trade policy for poverty, maybe the day will come when ideology finally gets traded in for pragmatism. Rub #1: The floor on oil price profitability isn’t the $50s or $60s per barrel, as pushed by the Trump administration. It’s in the middle to upper $70s. No amount of regulation-off or cutting unnecessary regulations can fix that. TRUMP FLOATS A GAS TAX HOLIDAY Rub #2: Trump and Chris Wright term out in January 2029. Should another pairing like former President Joe Biden and former Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm take place, the gains made will likely be repealed, canceled, or litigated, as happened with Biden’s illegal suspension of federal lease sales on Day One of his administration. That was Day One of the war on fossil fuels. Don’t think it’s not coming again. Given that much of the production in Western states is on federal acreage, a hard left turn in policy will tank the energy independence we’re building toward. A second push into renewables won’t add the energy we need, surely not with the coming strain of data center demands. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The left doesn’t see energy as an all-of-the-above choice, as it needs to be. It agitates against fossil fuels, which, aside from nuclear, are the only means of universal efficiency. Should another Biden take charge, the renewal of state-sponsored climate activism will return us to the same Middle East mayhem we now have a chance to leave behind. Trump and his secretaries are running out of time. Accomplishing true U.S. energy independence has to be done now — meaning more leasing on federal lands and water, a higher rig count, and completing proposed pipelines and refinery expansions. Politicizing low oil prices, as Trump is prone to do, won’t get us there. Reasonable oil prices are neither inflationary nor recessionary. The damage comes when prices go too low, as they were earlier this year, or too high, as they are now. As both the owner of a fracking company and an oil and gas production company, I’ll take the middle every time. Reg-off is good, but it’s negligible compared to necessary prices. The window is open. It won’t stay that way. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAN DOYLE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d4cabee6011c3f4e9c0e0 As a physician, I know we need to focus on helping the forgotten smoker te 2026-06-01T09:11:07.913Z As a physician, I know we need to focus on helping the forgotten smoker As a physician, former member of Congress, and former secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I have spent much of my career focused on policies that improve health outcomes. I have also seen the toll of smoking up close. I lost my father to what I often call "Lucky Strike lungs." That experience has stayed with me — and it underscores a simple fact: smoking remains one of the nation’s most serious and persistent public health challenges. Yet in Washington, there is a growing habit of talking about smoking as if it were yesterday’s problem. It is not. Roughly 25 million American adults still smoke cigarettes, and far too many have been left out of the public health conversation. That is the central message of "The Forgotten Smoker," a new white paper from Philip Morris International U.S. (PMI U.S.) that urges policymakers to confront a reality they too often overlook: progress has stalled for millions of Americans still at greatest risk. From a physician’s perspective, these Americans are not abstractions. They are patients, parents, workers, veterans and neighbors. Many have tried to quit more than once. Many know the risks all too well. But understanding the danger and overcoming addiction are not the same thing. If we are serious about reducing smoking-related disease, our policies must reflect the lived reality of adults who continue to smoke instead of assuming the problem will solve itself. A more effective approach starts with a straightforward public health principle: the greatest harm comes from combustion. The FDA has recognized that tobacco and nicotine products exist on a continuum of risk, with cigarettes at the most dangerous end and smoke-free alternatives generally posing lower health risks than continued smoking. That matters. For adults who do not quit nicotine entirely, moving away from cigarettes can still be a meaningful health intervention. CIGARETTE SMOKING IN AMERICA PLUMMETS TO HISTORIC SINGLE-DIGIT LOW, NEW STUDY FINDS Unfortunately, that message is still not reaching the people who need it most. The FDA can make real progress by authorizing smoke-free products through its rigorous scientific review process, but that progress means little if patients never hear about it — or if their clinicians do not feel prepared to discuss it accurately. As a physician, I find that especially troubling. Regulatory action matters, but communication is what turns regulatory action into public health impact. We can see the consequences in the data. A national survey of 1,565 U.S. healthcare practitioners commissioned by PMI U.S. and fielded by Povaddo LLC found that 47% mistakenly believe nicotine is a carcinogen, while another 19% are unsure. The fact is, nicotine itself does not directly cause cancer. The same survey found that 69% want the FDA to share clinical evidence on the role smoke-free products can play in harm reduction, 68% want clear guidance on counseling patients who want to move away from cigarettes, and 95% say they would share FDA-provided information with patients. That is not a marginal finding. It is a clear signal that clinicians want credible, practical tools — and that the FDA is uniquely positioned to provide them. DISPOSABLE VAPES MORE TOXIC AND CARCINOGENIC THAN CIGARETTES, STUDY SHOWS That confusion does not stop at the clinic door. "The Forgotten Smoker" research found that misinformation about nicotine and relative risk is widespread: 52% of Americans incorrectly believe nicotine itself causes cancer, and 73% mistakenly believe all tobacco and nicotine products are equally harmful. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Yet the public also understands there is unfinished work. When presented with the scale of continued smoking, 79% say more should be done to reduce smoking-related harm. In Washington, that should be seen for what it is: both a warning and an opening to act. What should happen next is fairly straightforward. The FDA should equip clinicians with practical, plain-language guidance they can use now — materials developed with input from practicing physicians that explain what the agency has authorized, what that authorization does and does not mean, and how to have evidence-based conversations with adult smokers trying to move away from cigarettes. It should say plainly and repeatedly what drives the greatest health risk: smoke, not nicotine. It should make authorization decisions understandable to non-experts and bring that science into exam rooms, where patient decisions are often shaped. And it should speak directly to adult smokers in ways that meet them where they are, especially populations that remain overrepresented among those who continue to smoke, including older Americans and veterans. Good public health policy meets people where they are, uses the best available evidence, and gives both patients and clinicians the tools to act. The forgotten smoker has been overlooked for too long. Washington should stop looking away. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DR. TOM PRICE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d4c84ee6011c3f4e9c0d5 Book Surfaces 120 Years After a San Francisco Library Lost Almost Everything te 2026-06-01T09:10:28.068Z Book Surfaces 120 Years After a San Francisco Library Lost Almost Everything A book of poetry that survived the catastrophic 1906 earthquake and fire has been returned to the Mechanics’ Institute Library. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d3ea6ee6011c3f4e9bd67 Scottsdale Issues Notice Of Proposed Property Tax Levy Increase, Schedules June Hearing te 2026-06-01T08:11:18.463Z Scottsdale Issues Notice Of Proposed Property Tax Levy Increase, Schedules June Hearing By Matthew Holloway | The City of Scottsdale has issued a Truth in Taxation notice advising residents that city officials may consider an increase in the primary property tax levy for fiscal year 2026-27 as part of the municipal budget process. According to Scottsdale’s public notice and supporting budget documents, the city is proposing a primary property tax levy increase tied largely to Arizona’s statutory two-percent adjustment, while projecting that the primary property tax rate itself could decline due to growth in assessed property values. The Arizona Daily Independent reported that Scottsdale is proposing an increase in primary property taxes of $681,888, or 1.70%, above the prior year’s levy level, excluding revenue generated through new construction and changes related to voter-approved bonded indebtedness or overrides. Scottsdale’s published notice states that the city “may increase” its primary property tax levy over last year’s level and emphasizes that the notice itself does not mean a tax increase has been approved. Instead, the city said the notice reflects the possibility that the City Council could discuss and potentially adopt a levy increase during the budget process. According to the city, the current primary property tax rate of $0.4891 per $100 of assessed valuation could decrease to as low as $0.4801 as rising assessed property values offset portions of the proposed levy increase. City budget documents show Scottsdale’s proposed FY 2026-27 primary property tax levy totals approximately $41.29 million, an increase of about $1.02 million over the current fiscal year’s $40.27 million levy. City officials reported the increase is primarily attributable to the statutory two-percent adjustment and includes repayment to the Risk Management Fund for tort liability claim payments made during calendar year 2025. Scottsdale’s proposed secondary property tax levy, which is used for repayment of voter-approved general obligation debt, is also forecast to increase. According to city documents, the proposed secondary levy would rise from $34.85 million in FY 2025-26 to $36.70 million in FY 2026-27 due to increased debt service obligations. Despite those levy increases, Scottsdale projects the combined city property tax rate could decrease from $0.9124 to approximately $0.9068 per $100 of assessed valuation because of growth in the city’s net assessed property values. City officials estimate that a homeowner with an assessed property value of $100,000 would pay approximately $90.68 in combined city property taxes under the proposal. The city has scheduled a Truth in Taxation hearing, Property Tax Public Hearing, and Municipal Streetlight Improvement District hearing for June 9 at 5 p.m. at Scottsdale City Hall Kiva, located at 3939 N. Drinkwater Boulevard. Meetings will also be broadcast on Cox Cable Channel 11 and streamed through Scottsdale’s website. Following those hearings, Scottsdale officials plan to consider formal adoption of property tax ordinances during the City Council meeting scheduled for June 23. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Scottsdale Issues Notice Of Proposed Property Tax Levy Increase, Schedules June Hearing first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d3e91ee6011c3f4e9bd5e Recorder Heap Filed Contempt Motion After Board Of Supervisors Ignored Court Ruling te 2026-06-01T08:10:57.432Z Recorder Heap Filed Contempt Motion After Board Of Supervisors Ignored Court Ruling By Ethan Faverino | Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap has asked the Maricopa County Superior Court to hold the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in civil contempt, claiming the Board has failed to comply with a court order issued more than six weeks ago restoring election authority and resources to the Recorder’s Office. The filing comes 43 days after Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney ruled that the Board of Supervisors has exceeded its statutory authority by assuming control over election functions assigned by Arizona law to the County Recorder. In an Application for Order to Show Cause filed on May 28, 2026, Heap argued the Board has continued to exercise powers the court determined belong to the Recorder’s Office while refusing to return critical election personnel, systems, and resources. “The Court settled these issues 43 days ago,” stated Heap. “Since then, the Board has refused to comply, continued exercising powers the Court ruled it does not possess, and even interfered with Recorder personnel carrying out their lawful duties at Recorder-operated election sites.” The dispute stems from a lawsuit filed by Heap against the Board after disagreements over election administration responsibilities, funding, and operational control. In its April ruling, the court rejected the Board’s argument that it possessed “plenary” authority over county election administration. Blaney wrote that Arizona election statutes specifically assign numerous election duties to the Recorder and that the Board cannot assume those responsibilities without legislative authorization or the Recorder’s consent. The court found that Arizona law designates the Recorder as the responsible official for 111 election-related functions assigned to the “recorder or other officer in charge.” As a result, Blaney ordered the Board to restore authority, personnel, and election systems to the Recorder’s Office or immediately fund replacement systems. The ruling also directed the Board to release election-related funding appropriated for the Recorder and prohibited the Board from exercising election functions delegated by law to the Recorder. According to Heap’s latest filing, the board has yet to return election IT personnel, servers, databases, websites, and other systems necessary for the Recorder’s Office to carry out its statutory responsibilities. The filing further claims the board has refused to authorize the use of state and federal funds appropriated for election administration. Heap also pointed to actions taken during recent May jurisdictional elections, stating that the county’s Elections Director instructed poll workers at Recorder-operated ballot replacement sites to disregard directions from the Recorder’s Office staff regarding voter information requirements under state law. Additionally, the Recorder’s Office argues that the Board adopted a resolution asserting authority over early ballot drop boxes during the early voting period despite the court’s injunction and Arizona statutes assigning that responsibility to the Recorder. The Recorder’s Office contends these actions represent continued violations of the court’s order rather than delays in implementation. The filing states that Recorder officials attempted to negotiate phased transition plans, resource-sharing agreements, and other cooperative solutions which were rejected by the Board. Heap is now asking the court to order the Board to appear and explain why they should not be held in contempt, impose sanctions sufficient to compel compliance with the April ruling, and award attorney fees and court costs. “The voters of Maricopa County deserve election administration that follows the law, respects the courts, and remains focused on conducting elections that are lawful, secure, accurate, accessible, and worthy of the public’s trust,” added Heap. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Recorder Heap Filed Contempt Motion After Board Of Supervisors Ignored Court Ruling first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d3e7bee6011c3f4e9bd55 Anti-School Choice Group Claims It Doesn’t Have To Disclose Percentage Of Out-of-State Funds te 2026-06-01T08:10:35.922Z Anti-School Choice Group Claims It Doesn’t Have To Disclose Percentage Of Out-of-State Funds By Staff Reporter | The group seeking to end Arizona’s universal school choice program declared that it doesn’t have to disclose the percentage of out-of-state funds. A complaint filed in April alleged the Protect Education, Accountability Now Committee (PEANC) falsely advertised that only 9% of contributions came from out of state.  PEANC’s ballot initiative, the Protect Education Act, would impose an income cap limiting enrollment in Arizona’s school choice program, Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, and eliminate funding rollover. PEANC claimed in a response submitted on Friday and obtained by AZ Free News that Arizona law only requires the percentage of out-of-state contributors, not out-of-state contributions.  The section of Arizona law at issue (A.R.S. § 16-925) states the following:  “In addition to the disclosure required by subsection A of this section, a political action committee that makes an expenditure for an advertisement shall include a disclosure stating: […] The aggregate percentage of out-of-state contributors as calculated at the time the advertisement was produced for publication, display, delivery or broadcast. The disclosure shall state ‘paid for by _____’ as prescribed by subsection A of this section, followed by ‘with _____% from out-of-state contributors’ with the blank to be filled by the aggregate percentage prescribed by this paragraph.” Counsel for PEANC argued in its response letter that, while nearly $4.5 million of its $4.6 million in net contributions did come from Washington, D.C. labor organizations, only 9% of all contributors to PEANC were from out of state.  “This text requires disclosure of the aggregate percentage of out-of-state contributors — i.e., based on contributor counts — not dollar amounts or ‘aggregate funding,’ and that percentage is calculated ‘at the time the advertisement was produced,’” stated PEANC’s counsel, Barton Mendez Soto. “The word ‘contributors’ refers to the people or entities making contributions, not the dollar amounts of their contributions.” PEANC’s counsel said their interpretation accurately reflected what they dubbed the “contributors-percentage metric” represented by the statute.  The complainant, Jack Pannell, filed his complaint with the secretary of state after he observed a disclaimer on the bottom of PEANC’s website claiming that out-of-state contributors accounted only for 9% of total funding. An archived version of the site captured in early February reflected an out-of-state contributions disclosure that totaled 50%.  Major Arizona-native donors to the PEANC came nowhere near the millions posted to PEANC’s finance reports; these donors include Arizonans For Quality Education (AFQE), $50,000; Nita and Phil Francis, $25,000; and the Arizona Education Association, $10,000. Approximately 99% of AFQE’s funding has been tied to “shadow sponsors,” meaning unnamed corporations and LLCs. The remaining funds, less than half of a percent, came from an individual named Christopher “Chris” Kotterman on behalf of the Friends of ASBA, an affiliate of the Arizona School Boards Association. Kotterman has served as Gov. Katie Hobbs’ senior policy advisor since late 2024.  The Protect Education Act would need about 256,000 signatures to make the ballot. The petition-filing deadline is July 2. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d39f9ee6011c3f4e9bcad Best Bets: Monday, June 1, 2026 te 2026-06-01T07:51:21.754Z Best Bets: Monday, June 1, 2026 Coming Up Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d39e4ee6011c3f4e9bca4 Davis Dam releases for June 1 te 2026-06-01T07:51:00.712Z Davis Dam releases for June 1 Tuesday Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d39cfee6011c3f4e9bc9b Gas prices June 1 te 2026-06-01T07:50:39.755Z Gas prices June 1 National average: $4.39 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d32bbee6011c3f4e9bba2 Paul McCartney at 83, still trying to do it all – with a touching album echoing his celebrated career te 2026-06-01T07:20:27.595Z Paul McCartney at 83, still trying to do it all – with a touching album echoing his celebrated career On his musical memoir about growing up in Liverpool, Paul McCartney sings: "My father was a salesman "My mother was a saint "Working every God-given minute "To make enough to pay the rent."' PAUL MCCARTNEY REVEALS HOW A 'HAPPY' TEEN HITCHHIKING TRIP WITH GEORGE HARRISON DELIVERED A SHOCK Of course, she’s a saint – remember "Mother Mary comes to me," from Let It Be – and McCartney is not quite in that category. But in the lead-up to his 84th birthday, more than half a century after his band broke up, he has produced some of his finest work since, well, the Beatles. A few of the songs fall flat, in part because of the all-Paul-all-the-time flavor in which he double-tracks his own harmonies. On some songs, Chrissie Hynde provides the backup vocals. It is exquisitely produced and McCartney uses some of his old Beatles and Wings tricks. One song starts out with spoken words and then launches into the stratosphere, with McCartney playing different guitars. Another is all acoustic. His voice ranges from crooner to rocker to falsetto to, briefly, the familiar growl. On others, he abruptly changes tempo and sound nix, an old Beatles trick.  PAUL MCCARTNEY SAYS BEATLES CLASSIC UNITES AUDIENCES 'IN TRUMP’S AMERICA' DESPITE POLITICAL DIVIDE Sir Paul, in short, is still trying to entertain us, and himself. "When I’m 64" seems so far away.   On The Boys of Dungeon Lane, McCartney plays 17 instruments, including harpsichord and recorder, but that eventually gives it a certain sameness. There are all kinds of changes, in pacing and instrumentals, with one song just on acoustic guitar. Mighty orchestral arrangements arise out of the blue. About half the tracks are polished rockers and ballads, some others flat or dull.    On another song, McCartney recalls looking up at a girl’s window: "I saw your silhouette on the blind "Do you think of me? "Do I ever cross your mind?" The answer – with new generations of Beatles fans, sold-out stadium concerts and a Beatles Channel on Sirius XM – is yes, he’s part of the atmosphere. Maybe even inescapable. For most of us, it's hard to remember a time when Paul McCartney wasn't in our lives.  On the just-released album, there is a gem of a duet with Ringo Starr about their hometown, and the drummer is also touring as an octogenarian. But I think the key point is this.  Despite having been so famous for so long, McCartney remains good-humored and gracious to his fans, deliberately putting them at ease because he knows being in his presence can feel intimidating.  Contrast that with a long list of arrogant rock stars from the sixties and seventies who don't give a damn about the fans as long as they buy tickets to these nostalgia-tour arena concerts. Or fall victim to their own self-destructive behavior and various addictions (Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison).  At the height of Beatlemania, McCartney did some lousy things. He dumped his longtime fiancée, actress Jane Asher, who insisted on pursuing her career, and cheated on her as well.  Was he overly bossy? Absolutely. But as Ringo has said, if not for Paul pushing them into the studio, the Beatles never would have made more than two albums.  It was McCartney who came up with the idea for Sgt. Pepper, gaudy uniforms and all, a record that changed music forever. And he got to write the theme for a James Bond movie. McCartney fell for American photographer Linda Eastman, and after their marriage, when he formed Wings, he made her part of the band – despite her limited skills – so she could travel with him. Early reviews for Wings were brutal, but the couple spent much time on his Scottish farm, hanging with the horses and sheep.  PAUL MCCARTNEY SAYS HE FOUND FREEDOM AFTER BEATLES SPLIT THROUGH LATE WIFE LINDA'S UNIQUE PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY After the Beatles breakup, McCartney was seriously depressed and drinking heavily. He also got plenty of bad press for suing his bandmates – but that was aimed at their shady new manager, Allen Klein, who, McCartney had warned his friends, turned out to be a crook. Linda's subsequent death was an awful tragedy for him. He is now married to Nancy Shevell, a member of New York’s transit agency and heiress to a trucking fortune.  Given his recent appearances on "SNL" and as Stephen Colbert's final guest, there's been lots of chatter about whether his voice is now strained. Maybe a little, but I can tell you after seeing him stage a three-hour concert last year that it's still very powerful. Not to mention his sheer stamina. McCartney has put out plenty of albums, and not all of them are great. He does a lot of what he calls "silly love songs." Therefore he's been easy to dismiss as a prince of pop, compared to the heavier, more political tunes of his longtime partner, John Lennon.  But the sheer range of his songwriting – from Yesterday to Michelle, from We Can Work It Out to Lady Madonna, from Maybe I’m Amazed to Band on the Run – is stunning.  McCartney played bass in the Beatles because no one else would do it, and his lilting lines revolutionized its use as a driving force in rock.  He even played the haunting intro to John’s Strawberry Fields Forever on the brand new and highly experimental Mellotron. The new album has references to Lennon (their "secret code") and George Harrison (talking guitars on the bus), "before we learned to twist and shout." It’s not all looking back, but unfortunately there’s no standout hit. McCartney will suddenly come in with dramatic drums or organ in ways that conjure up memories of that original band. "The place we used to live in "You could say it wasn’t much "But it was home to us," he sings with Ringo. That is, before lightning struck, before the appearance with Ed Sullivan, and before screaming girls became the soundtrack of their lives. It is Paul’s most personal and vulnerable album. SUBSCRIBE TO HOWIE'S MEDIA BUZZMETER PODCAST, A RIFF ON THE DAY'S HOTTEST STORIES "People say why do you do it? I just do it because I love it," he says in an interview.  As the Ringer put it: "McCartney doesn’t need a comeback because he never went away." I guess the highest compliment I can pay to Paul McCartney is that he's aged gracefully. And you can't say that about many of the old-time rockers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d3062ee6011c3f4e9bb4f Ex-Iowa school superintendent sentenced to prison as an illegal alien found with firearms te 2026-06-01T07:10:26.623Z Ex-Iowa school superintendent sentenced to prison as an illegal alien found with firearms The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district was sentenced Friday to two years in prison after pleading guilty in January to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship on employment paperwork and illegally possessing firearms while unlawfully in the United States Ian Andre Roberts, who served as the top leader of Des Moines Public Schools, is expected to be deported to his native Guyana in South America after completing his sentence, according to his attorneys and the Associated Press (AP). The ruling caps a dramatic downturn in the longtime educator’s two-decade career in urban education, according to the Associated Press (AP). It first unraveled after an immigration operation led to his detention and resignation in 2025. Prosecutors said Roberts knowingly misrepresented his citizenship status on employment paperwork during his time at the district, which serves 30,000 students, according to the AP. FORMER IOWA SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ARRESTED BY ICE EXPECTED TO PLEAD GUILTY TO FEDERAL CHARGES During his hiring process, Roberts allegedly submitted a counterfeit Social Security card and falsely claimed U.S. citizenship in an application to the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, which issued him a professional administrator license that year, prosecutors said. SCHOOL CHIEF TO SUSPECT: ICE ARREST OF DES MOINES SUPERINTENDENT EXPOSES FAKE DEGREES, DRUG CONVICTIONS Roberts was first arrested on Sept. 26, 2025. According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Roberts was in a school-issued vehicle when officials approached him. ICE officials said Roberts sped away, abandoned the vehicle, and attempted to hide before being located with the assistance of state patrol officers. At the time of the arrest, authorities said a loaded handgun wrapped in a towel was found under the seat, along with approximately $3,000 in cash inside the vehicle. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Roberts acknowledged possessing four guns, including a loaded Glock handgun found in his vehicle. The remaining weapons were found during a search of his home and included a rifle, a shotgun, and another pistol. Before his time at the district, Roberts was issued a notice to appear before an immigration judge in October 2020, months before his work authorization expired, and was later subject to a final order of removal in 2024, according to the authorities. District officials told the AP that they were unaware of any immigration-related issues involving Roberts. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) previously said Roberts had a criminal history that included a narcotics possession offense. He was also accused of unauthorized use of a vehicle, though the charge was later dropped. Roberts’ attorneys had sought probation, but the judge rejected that request, according to the AP. Roberts expressed remorse at sentencing, the outlet reported. Roberts, who is married to a U.S. citizen, was denied lawful permanent residency after officials said he failed to disclose prior arrests in his application, according to the AP. He reportedly said he did not believe disclosure was necessary because the charges had been dropped. Following his detention, an audit also found Roberts had awarded district business to a consulting firm with which he had previously worked, prompting Des Moines Public Schools to review its conflict-of-interest policy, the outlet added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d1b6bee6011c3f4e9b8d2 NAU ROUNDUP: Football matchup at defending national champion Montana State to air on ESPN2 te 2026-06-01T05:40:59.424Z NAU ROUNDUP: Football matchup at defending national champion Montana State to air on ESPN2 A look at news and results from NAU. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d1b54ee6011c3f4e9b8c1 Check out summer reading programs in Arizona te 2026-06-01T05:40:36.310Z Check out summer reading programs in Arizona From programs at your local library to challenges at your favorite bookstores: Here's a look at summer reading for all ages right here in Arizona. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d18f3ee6011c3f4e9b852 Elderly couple fatally stabbed inside Queens apartment, no arrests made as investigation continues: report te 2026-06-01T05:30:27.027Z Elderly couple fatally stabbed inside Queens apartment, no arrests made as investigation continues: report A elderly couple died after a fatal stabbing inside a Queens apartment over the weekend, according to local reports, citing the authorities. The victims were identified in reports as a 71-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman. Both were found suffering from multiple stab wounds inside the residence, according to the New York Daily News. Officers reportedly rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call just before 8 p.m. Saturday. The New York Post said the call came in as the assault was still underway. NEW IMAGES SHOW ARMED EX-CON HUNTED FOR TORTURING, KILLING ELDERLY COUPLE AFTER RUSE TO ENTER HOME: POLICE Police responded to a residence near Peck Avenue and 64th Avenue in Fresh Meadows, Queens, where they encountered the victims critically injured, NY Post said. EMS transported the pair to local hospitals for emergency treatment, the Daily News added. The man was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and the man was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, the woman was brought to North Shore University Hospital, according to the NY Post. VIRGINIA MAGAZINE EDITOR, 23, KILLED IN HIT-AND-RUN WHILE CROSSING STREET Both victims were later pronounced dead, according to reports. No arrests had been made as of the latest local reports, and an the investigation remained ongoing. Fox News Digital reached out to the New York Police Department for more information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d144cee6011c3f4e9b7da Family mourns pregnant Arizona teen shot, killed while on vacation in California te 2026-06-01T05:10:36.154Z Family mourns pregnant Arizona teen shot, killed while on vacation in California Her newborn baby was delivered in an emergency C-section and remains in critical condition, her family tells 12News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d0664ee6011c3f4e9b5d2 25,000 water bottles collected at Taylor Swift workout event for charity te 2026-06-01T04:11:16.871Z 25,000 water bottles collected at Taylor Swift workout event for charity "Swiftie Liftie Club" is a Phoenix-based fitness club. The group started as a class at GroundWrk, a fitness studio located in central Phoenix, last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d0648ee6011c3f4e9b5ac Fireworks reportedly trigger mass horse stampede through Rome streets, injuring several soldiers te 2026-06-01T04:10:48.473Z Fireworks reportedly trigger mass horse stampede through Rome streets, injuring several soldiers Fireworks set off without authorization in Rome reportedly triggered a mass stampede of frightened horses during a late-night rehearsal for Italy’s annual Republic Day parade, injuring multiple riders and animals. The incident occurred late Friday near the ancient Baths of Caracalla as mounted units from Italy's armed forces and law enforcement agencies were practicing for the June 2 national celebration, Reuters reported. Roughly 35 horses bolted through city streets following the unexpected fireworks, the outlet said. Video captured the chaotic scene, showing numerous horses galloping along Via Cristoforo Colombo as drivers recorded the scene. The search and recovery effort reportedly continued until dawn the next day, with the last horse recovered roughly nine miles from the scene. NEW YORK OFFICIALS CANCEL HORSE RACING AT RACETRACK OVER 'UNACCEPTABLE NOISE LEVELS' FROM NEARBY CASINO According to Reuters, the sudden bangs began shortly before 11:30 p.m. and triggered panic among the ceremonial horses, many of which were being escorted by Italy’s Army, Carabinieri paramilitary police, and state police. Some riders were mounted, while others were leading horses by hand when the startled animals broke free, the outlet said. KENTUCKY DERBY HORSE SCRATCHED AFTER THROWING JOCKEY WHILE GETTING LOADED INTO STARTING GATE During the chaos, a 22-year-old soldier reportedly suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung, though officials said his injuries were not life-threatening. At least 15 horses were also injured, though none required euthanasia, according to reports. Italian outlet ANSA said the stampede injured three young soldiers from the Montebello Lancers and a 29-year-old policewoman. ILLEGAL STREET TAKEOVER SHUTS DOWN BUSY INTERSECTION WITH DANGEROUS STUNTS, FIREWORKS: POLICE Officials are reviewing how the unauthorized fireworks were ignited near the rehearsal site. The Rome Local Police Command said four traffic police officers were involved in the incident and were reportedly near the firecrackers when the explosion occurred, ANSA said. Officials said one of the officers allegedly lit a battery of fireworks about 200 yards from the horses, the outlet reported. The officer was identified as a 50-year-old who joined the force after passing the most recent exam. Video footage and witness statements suggest the explosions and the horses’ escape occurred simultaneously, according to the local report. Rome police commander Mario De Sclavis told Corriere della Sera that the incident "discredits the image of the Corps and its officers," according to Reuters. Sclavis added that the agency will take "necessary measures" to hold those responsible accountable, according to ANSA. "Last night's events hit us like a tsunami," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1d0631ee6011c3f4e9b58c Oro Valley to vote on budget; Pima Supes look at suing Trump over Obamacare te 2026-06-01T04:10:25.922Z Oro Valley to vote on budget; Pima Supes look at suing Trump over Obamacare Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cfa86ee6011c3f4e9b3e1 Knicks beat the Spurs for the NBA Cup, but need to do it in the NBA Finals for the title they crave te 2026-06-01T03:20:38.237Z Knicks beat the Spurs for the NBA Cup, but need to do it in the NBA Finals for the title they crave GREENBURGH, N.Y. — When the New York Knicks declined to hang a banner after beating the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA Cup, they did so because they were waiting to celebrate something bigger. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ce7d1ee6011c3f4e9b166 Elizabeth Hurley sizzles in skimpy orange bikini as she flaunts her svelte physique at 60 te 2026-06-01T02:00:49.597Z Elizabeth Hurley sizzles in skimpy orange bikini as she flaunts her svelte physique at 60 Elizabeth Hurley turned up the heat just ahead of summer as she stunned in a sultry bikini snap. On Wednesday, the 60-year-old actress showed off her svelte physique in a skimpy orange two-piece from her Elizabeth Hurley Beach brand. The "Bedazzled" star's bikini featured a top tied with a twisted knot and low-rise bottoms. Hurley wore her hair down under a straw hat and accessorized with aviator sunglasses that had mirrored lenses. The U.K. native flashed a bright smile as she posed in front of a window with her arms above her head while holding a bottle of Clinique sunscreen. ELIZABETH HURLEY STUNS IN CHEETAH-PRINT BIKINI DURING LUXE MALDIVES ESCAPE Hurley, who frequently shares bikini photos on social media, launched her London-based luxury swimwear label in 2005. "I decided to venture into beachwear not only because I've always been obsessed with vacation clothes, but also because it's an area where women, regardless of shape or size, can either look amazing or really get it wrong. I wanted to develop resort collections which make women feel fabulous at any age," Hurley wrote on her website. Hurley has previously shared her advice for capturing the perfect bikini photo. Earlier this month, she revealed "number one tip" while lounging by a swimming pool in a black and white striped string bikini and sporting a pair of sunglasses. ELIZABETH HURLEY SHARES HER BEST BIKINI PHOTO TIPS WITH INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS IN NEW POST "Being photographed in a bikini can be scary so here’s my number one tip: LIE DOWN!! Even in hideous overhead light, or with nasty hi-def camera phones (these were taken on a phone in direct sunlight) if you s-t-r-e-t-c-h out enough and wear sunglasses you’ll look fine 🩷Thank me later 😉," she wrote in the caption of her Instagram post. In the photos, Hurley showcased her toned abs and slim figure while laying down on her back and keeping her upper body propped up on her elbows. The Vogue cover star leaned her head back and dipped her hair into the water in one image. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In July 2025, Hurley revealed another one of her tricks for taking the best bikini photos, emphasizing that lighting was key. In a photo she shared on Instagram, Hurley modeled a tan bikini that featured a triangle top linked with a gold chain and bottoms with gold chains around the hips. ELIZABETH HURLEY WOWS IN RED BIKINI BOTTOMS AND SWEATER AS SHE CREDITS ONE DAILY HABIT FOR AGELESS APPEARANCE "The secret to flattering bikini pics? BAN overhead sunlight," she wrote in the caption. "When shooting bikinis, sunrise or sunset are your best friends 😉 We shot this at 7am… By 8am, I was lounging around in one of my equally flattering @elizabethhurleybeach kaftans, feeling glamorous AND shielded from the lethal sun." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS During a 2022 interview with SheKnows, Hurley pushed back against the idea that women should feel "judged" for continuing to wear bikinis as they age. "It’s completely absurd if people think they can’t put a bikini on and enjoy being on the beach because people might think their body looks too old," she said. "I mean, that’s just obscene. It’s a terrible point of view." The actress went on to say that she believes women should have complete freedom in how they dress, declaring that "women should do whatever the hell they want to do" regarding their style choices. "And damn anybody criticizing them," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ce7bdee6011c3f4e9b15d Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan can't lose the NBA Finals after playing for both remaining teams te 2026-06-01T02:00:29.675Z Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan can't lose the NBA Finals after playing for both remaining teams There is a timeless saying that claims, paraphrasing here, that it is always better to be lucky than gifted. Any guy currently punching well above his weight class with a lovely girlfriend knows that truth intuitively. But right now, New York Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan understands it better than anyone else in the basketball world. KNICKS' JEREMY SOCHAN, 76ERS' VJ EDGECOMBE HAVE HEATED EXCHANGE AFTER NEW YORK'S GAME 2 WIN The 23-year-old forward is currently a member of the Knicks, providing "energy" off the bench — i.e., he's not doing much. But his remarkably fortunate position extends far beyond helping a relentless New York squad reach the NBA Finals. The real lottery win stems directly from the unique circumstances of his roster journey during the 2025-26 campaign. And no matter who wins the Finals, Sochan's leaving with "NBA champion" added to his Wikipedia page. Sochan began the year with the San Antonio Spurs, the franchise that selected him in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft. And since he appeared for both organizations during the season, Sochan effectively secured one of the league's most unusual safety nets. NEW YORK READY TO COMBUST AS NYPD SHUT DOWN KNICKS WATCH PARTY OUTSIDE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN Sochan finds himself in an enviable position. If New York captures the title, Sochan will celebrate alongside his current teammates and New York City, the latter of which is ready to pop off amid a 53-year championship drought. If San Antonio prevails, league custom suggests the Spurs would still award him championship jewelry in recognition of his contributions earlier in the season. Sochan finds himself in an enviable position. And there's zero doubt he wants New York to win it all. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ce0b3ee6011c3f4e9b046 ICE arrests illegal alien who allegedly faked asylum claim based on homosexuality, became Indiana jail officer te 2026-06-01T01:30:27.439Z ICE arrests illegal alien who allegedly faked asylum claim based on homosexuality, became Indiana jail officer EXCLUSIVE: Federal officials on Sunday revealed to Fox News Digital that immigration agents arrested a suspected illegal immigrant who allegedly entered the United States under a "fraudulent" asylum claim before later becoming employed as a taxpayer-funded corrections officer in Portland, Indiana. The detainee, identified as Selah Dine Habib, a native of Mauritania in northwest Africa, was arrested on May 21 after being released into the U.S. by the Biden administration around 2023, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Habib claimed to be homosexual on a pending asylum application, DHS alleged, adding that investigators later discovered he had married a woman after entering the country. According to local outlet WIBC, which first reported the case, the woman was the daughter of the county sheriff whose office later employed Habib as a correctional officer at the county jail. ICE DETAINS NEW ORLEANS POLICE RECRUIT AFTER IMMIGRATION JUDGE SIGNED REMOVAL ORDER FOLLOWING HIS HIRING "He entered the country illegally in March 2023 near Lukeville, Arizona, and was RELEASED into the country by the Biden administration where he was reportedly hired as a corrections officer in Indiana," DHS said. "He will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings." "His pending asylum application is believed to be fraudulent, as he applied based on homosexuality in 2023 but married a woman in 2025," officials said. WHISTLEBLOWER ALLEGES BLUE CITY JAILS HIRED OVER 100 ILLEGAL GUARDS OVER SEVERAL YEARS According to WIBC, Habib joined the Jay County Jail as a correctional officer after marrying the sheriff's daughter in 2025, making him the sheriff's step-son-in-law. Jay County Sheriff Larry Ray Newton confirmed Habib's employment to the outlet, saying he served as an unarmed correctional officer after presenting employment authorization documents that cleared the hiring process. According to county officials cited by WIBC, Habib also passed the federal E-Verify employment-authorization check during onboarding. ICE ARRESTS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TRAINING AS PENNSYLVANIA CORRECTIONS OFFICER SUSPECTED OF RAPE "I am able to confirm that Mr. Habib submitted an I-9 with documentation, and an E-Verify Check was completed at the time of employment," the Jay County Auditor’s Office told the outlet. "The report came back as employment authorized." "Departments are responsible for completing any reference checks, background checks, drug tests, etc. before submitting new employees to the office. The sheriff would be able to speak to the standard practices completed in his office," the office said. The Auditor's Office added that any discrepancies flagged by the E-Verify system would have halted the onboarding process immediately. "Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin ICE is restoring law and order. Illegal aliens have NO PLACE in our communities, especially in positions of law enforcement," DHS said. Habib is currently being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Clay County Jail detention facility in Brazil, Indiana, WIBC said. He is currently contesting a final deportation order from the United States, WIBC added, citing sources. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cde5cee6011c3f4e9afff Here's how the CDC tried to use bad science to convince people to wear masks during COVID te 2026-06-01T01:20:28.160Z Here's how the CDC tried to use bad science to convince people to wear masks during COVID As we near June 2026, it’s disturbingly apparent from social media and the real world that there are still a ridiculous number of people who are religiously masking in public. One such post on X received an inordinate amount of attention as one man bragged about masking at the British Museum in London to keep himself healthy and avoid losing points of IQ. Seriously. As if someone wearing a mask halfway through 2026 has IQ points left to lose. But that continued dedication to masking of any kind is not merely the result of unintelligence, or misplaced hypochondria, or even being affiliated with a specific political party. Though, of course, all of that doesn’t hurt.. It’s a result of the concerted effort to promote masks, courtesy of the media, politicians and most importantly, research either conducted or promulgated by the CDC. RFK JR. DEFENDS FIRING SPREE AT CDC, VOWS ‘NEW BLOOD’ AT AGENCY And we have some data on just how damaging that practice actually was. Three researchers, two of whom have since gone on to bigger and better successes, Vinay Prasad and Tracey Beth Hoeg, explained in detail how committed the CDC was to promoting masks. Their study titled, "An analysis of studies pertaining to masks in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: Characteristics and quality of all studies from 1978 to 2023," looked at the CDC’s weekly publication over 45 years, and how it covered the data and evidence on this topic. And in case there were any remaining doubts that masks never had the slightest chance of stopping respiratory viruses, of the studies that met their inclusion criteria, all of them came after 2019. Not one was published prior to 2019. "77 studies, all published after 2019, met our inclusion criteria," they write. "75/77 (97.4%) studies were from the United States alone. All geographic regions and age groups were represented." Here’s another remarkable fact that they discovered. Nearly 30% of the studies covered in their reference set did not have a comparative group. BILL MAHER CALLS FOR COVID COMMISSION: THE 'POWERS THAT BE' REFUSE TO ADMIT THEY 'GOT IT WRONG' "The most common study design was observational without a comparator group 22/77 (28.6%)," they explain. Observational studies, as a reminder, are among the least meaningful types of evidence-based research. But that’s made even worse by the fact that a significant portion of these observational studies did not even have a comparison group. The CDC was posting research based on observations without anything to compare it to. And using it as proof of their position. Seriously. They also found that nearly half of this research was conducted in the community, but quite literally zero were randomized. "The most common setting was the community (35/77;45.5%). 0/77 were randomized studies," they explained. So zero randomized trials, and 30% of all CDC published research was an observational study with nothing to compare it to. This is the very definition of low quality research. Here’s where it gets good. Only 30% of the studies, or 23/77, even attempted to test for mask effectiveness. And just 14.3%, or 11/77, contained a "statistically significant result." Yet a whopping 75.3%, 58/77, "stated masks were effective." The CDC referenced low-quality research that was often observational in nature, with no comparisons and zero randomized trials. And yet 75.3% of the time, that low-quality research claimed masks were effective at stopping COVID. And incredibly, 71% of the studies "used causal language" to sell their work; basically stating that their research showed that masks cause COVID to spread less frequently, despite there being no scientific justification for such a statement. That right there is the formula for how to reach the year 2026 with people still wearing masks. But wait. There’s more. Not one study cited to randomized data. And just one mannequin study correctly discussed the lack of causal relationship, while only 1/77 studies "cited conflicting evidence." Essentially, the MMWR publications referenced research that overstated their claims, exaggerated evidence, and made causal links where none exists. If you’re wondering why those scientists involved would do such a thing, it’s because they likely wanted to get their work published by the CDC. Or because the research may have been funded by the CDC and the authors potentially knew or assumed the conclusion they were supposed to reach. The CDC said masks work, therefore they needed research to make that claim a reality. "MMWR publications pertaining to masks drew positive conclusions about mask effectiveness over 75% of the time despite only 30% testing masks and <15% having statistically significant results," they summarize. "No studies were randomized, yet over half drew causal conclusions. The level of evidence generated was low and the conclusions drawn were most often unsupported by the data. Our findings raise concern about the reliability of the journal for informing health policy." It’s easy to forget just how insane the timeline on masking was, so as a refresher, here’s how the CDC handled their masking recommendations and mandates. Including a reference to the infamous "hairstylist study," where the organization breathlessly reported the results of two masked hairstylists as some sort of proof that masks stopped COVID. "In March of 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) did not generally recommend mask wearing for healthy people, consistent with the advice from the US Surgeon General," they write. "Over several weeks in March and early April 2020, a coordinated social media campaign to recommend masks began. Then on April 3rd, 2020, the CDC recommended people ages 2 years and older wear a cloth face covering in public. On July 15th, 2020, the CDC Director recommended all Americans start wearing masks as a way to 'get the epidemic under control,' citing a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly (MMWR) study involving two hairstylists in Missouri. That coming Fall of 2020, universal masking in schools and daycares was recommended by the CDC and widespread mandates were enacted at the state, district and county levels for children as young as two. Masking on public transportation was required by federal mandate starting January of 2021." That is how important the MMWR was in advancing these specific goals. They referenced it to justify widespread mandates, toddler masking, and it informed state and local policies that impacted millions for years on end. Then, consider just how much of the CDC’s published research, the "voice" of the organization, was deemed "inappropriate." If you’re looking for reasons why trust in "science" has never been lower, this is it. And again, this messaging is quite literally dangerous. Parents may be masking their children because the CDC continuously published shoddy research meant to support their unjustifiable policy positions. How many adults will live the rest of their lives in fear because the media covered these studies in support of their ideology, political party, and belief in "experts" and Anthony Fauci. As they write in the discussion, "MMWR studies consistently drawing conclusions about mask effectiveness without supporting evidence is particularly problematic and difficult to justify considering the totality of randomized evidence about the use of surgical or N95 masks to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses has been negative." "The inappropriate use of causal language used in MMWR studies was also adopted directly by the CDC director when she cited an observational phone survey, which also happened to be included in the present analysis, stating to the public ‘Masks can help reduce your chance of #COVID19 infection by more than 80%.’ This referenced study found an association between respondents’ recollection about mask wearing and self-reported COVID-19 tests, which was non-significant for cloth masks." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! This is how you launder bad information through the media. There was no justification for the claim Rochelle Walensky made about masking. She was well aware, yet said it anyway. What else would you expect from someone double masking, defiantly rejecting reality and common sense? High quality evidence said masks didn’t work, which is why objective reviews like the Cochrane Library came to the same conclusion: that masks don’t work. The CDC’s MMWR used low quality evidence to effectively mislead people. That’s exactly how you lose trust, cause harm, and invite much damage to your reputation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cdc04ee6011c3f4e9afae Cory Booker admits Graham Platner 'has questions to answer' following latest scandal te 2026-06-01T01:10:28.964Z Cory Booker admits Graham Platner 'has questions to answer' following latest scandal Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., admitted to having "concerns" on Sunday over the latest scandals surrounding Graham Platner, the presumptive Maine Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate. While appearing on ABC's "This Week," Booker was asked about the latest scandal plaguing Platner's campaign after it was reported that Platner had sent explicit messages to at least six women despite being married. "Do you have concerns with the weight of all these controversies that it may jeopardize Democratic hopes to get that Senate seat in Maine?" host Jonathan Karl asked Booker. DAVID MARCUS: ESTABLISHMENT DEMS TURN ON GRAHAM PLATNER, BUT IT'S WAY TOO LATE "Yes, I have concerns," Booker said. "That guy has questions to answer, and that’s what campaigns are for." Booker then pivoted to discussing his concerns over the Democratic Party failing to take back the Senate in 2026. "I know that so much is riding on Democrats taking control of the Senate," Booker said. "That this election, if we do not get the votes necessary to take care of the House and the Senate, we will continue to have an out-of-control president." Fox News Digital reached out to Platner's campaign for comment. DEM REP DENIES THAT GRAHAM PLATNER'S TATTOO IS 'DISQUALIFYING,' SAYS CANDIDATE 'TOOK RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT' Platner’s campaign confirmed the text exchanges to Politico following a report from the Wall Street Journal that claimed his wife, Amy Gertner, told a campaign aide about the texts after he launched his senate bid as they began looking into potential political liabilities. After the story went viral, Gertner released a five-minute video statement defending her husband and his campaign. "So it makes me really angry, disappointed, and I find it really shameful that there's a group of media outlets and people who are willing to spread gossip, instead of talking about real issues that Graham is running on — like healthcare and education and childcare," Gertner said. WASH POST EDITORIAL BOARD ACCUSES MAINE PROGRESSIVE GRAHAM PLATNER OF OFFERING VOTERS 'FANTASTICAL SOLUTIONS' Platner has also faced a number of controversies before this, including a now-covered-up tattoo that resembled a Nazi symbol, and past controversial comments on Reddit minimizing sexual assault and making crude remarks about masturbation and a deleted post where he claimed a wounded soldier "didn’t deserve to live." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cd2a3ee6011c3f4e9ae90 Hasan Piker says UK has barred him, trashes 'unbelievable...power' of pro-Israel groups te 2026-06-01T00:30:27.126Z Hasan Piker says UK has barred him, trashes 'unbelievable...power' of pro-Israel groups It hasn't been a great last few days for Marxist political influencer Hasan Piker. First, as Fox News Digital reported exclusively last week, the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) sent Piker an administrative subpoena seeking financial, logistical and communications records related to his March trip to Cuba as part of an investigation into whether he violated U.S. sanctions laws against doing business with the communist regime running the island nation. Then last night, during protests outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Newark, N.J., hecklers confronted Piker, calling him a "f---ing fraud, " "fake-a-- grifter" and "dog abuser," telling him, "Go back to the desktop." (Piker has denied allegations he trained his dog, Kaya, with a shock collar.) Now, Piker told his loyal following on the gaming platform Twitch that British authorities denied his Electronic Travel Authorization, or ETA, preventing him from traveling to the United Kingdom for a series of scheduled appearances, including events at SXSW London and the Oxford Union. Approved U.S. travelers to the UK can enter the country with a simple Electronic Travel Authorization, which is easier to get then a formal visa. "I've been banned from the UK," Piker told viewers. "I've been to the UK on numerous occasions, and all of the things they're complaining about now are things I've said before." He went on to say, "It's f---ing ridiculous." HASAN PIKER DEFENDS PRO-COMMUNIST, ANTI-ICE SINGHAM NETWORK ACTIVISTS AS 'WONDERFUL PEOPLE' Although Fox News Digital could not confirm Piker's claim, such a move by the UK would be significant because it would mark a potential red line that a Western government has drawn regarding the importation of extremist ideas and ideological movements that officials believe may contribute to social unrest, extremism or political violence. At the tail end of a long livestream, Piker said he was denied entry for alleged antisemitism, which he denied, and then proceeded to lash out at Jewish organizations that he said had campaigned against his visit, claiming they wielded excessive influence over British policy. "Israel advocacy organizations have unbelievable amounts of power over what even the United Kingdom has to say and do," Piker said. "If you're an avowed anti-Zionist, your travel will be restricted." Piker accused the UK government of bowing to pressure from pro-Israel advocacy groups and described the decision as evidence of a growing crackdown on political dissent across Western democracies. The comments came weeks after several British Jewish organizations publicly urged the government to block Piker's entry into the country, citing remarks they described as antisemitic and supportive of extremist groups. Piker has said he believed the U.S. deserved the 9/11 attack as "backlash" for its foreign policy decisions. The Jewish Leadership Council and Community Security Trust argued that Piker's presence in Britain would not be "conducive to the public good," pointing to his comments about Hamas, Hezbollah, Zionism and Orthodox Jews. Labour MP David Taylor also called on the Home Office to revoke Piker's visa ahead of scheduled appearances at SXSW London, arguing that his rhetoric had contributed to concerns within Britain's Jewish community. Punctuating his commentary about the UK decision with deep sighs, cursing and rage at suggestions from his followers, Piker repeatedly rejected accusations of antisemitism, saying criticism of Israel was being conflated with hatred of Jews. He said the decision reflected a broader trend in which governments are suppressing anti-Israel voices. "This is straight-up fascism," Piker said. "Being critical of Israel while combating antisemitism is not a good enough reason to bar someone entry into the country." HOW A RHODES SCHOLAR WITH TIES TO CUBA'S PRESIDENT ORGANIZED THE CONVOY THAT BROUGHT HASAN PIKER TO HAVANA The streamer said he had planned a week-long trip that included appearances alongside former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, a live podcast recording and an event at Oxford Union. Varoufakis is the co-founder of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit group, Progressive International, which Piker credits with getting him to Cuba for a March aid convoy that may have violated U.S. laws. A Fox News Digital investigation chronicled how Progressive International and its co-founder David Adler have allegedly been a critical part of a foreign influence operation by the Communist Party of Cuba. Progressive International and Adler didn't respond to a request for comment. The U.K. government didn't respond to a request for comment. However, in recent weeks, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, a critic of Israeli policies, recently revoked the travel authorization of Piker's uncle, Cenk Uygur, founder of "The Young Turks," after concluding his presence would not be "conducive to the public good." During the livestream, Piker warned that the alleged UK decision could set a precedent for other Western countries, including Australia and Canada, potentially restricting his future travel. HASAN PIKER NAMES PRO-CCP TYCOON SINGHAM AS FINANCIER OF 'POLITICAL MOVEMENTS' DESPITE NONPROFIT VENEER "I genuinely did not think this would happen," he said. "We're moving into a very different timeline." Piker said he and his team were exploring whether he could apply for a standard visa despite the denial of the Electronic Travel Authorization, though he acknowledged it was a long shot. Piker's case intersects with a broader inquiry into the influence of transnational activist networks operating in the United States. During a livestream this week, Piker said that the Treasury Department's investigation into his Cuba trip may ultimately be focused on Neville Roy Singham, an American Marxist businessman living in Shanghai who has funded a network of nonprofit organizations and activist groups that have drawn scrutiny from lawmakers and administration officials. Among the organizations funded by Singham is CodePink, which also received a Treasury Department administrative subpoena related to its participation in the March convoy to Cuba, as well as groups such as the Party for Socialism and Liberation and the ANSWER Coalition. All three organizations openly identify with socialist or communist political traditions and have been prominent organizers of anti-Israel demonstrations across the United States since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas against Israel. Critics argue that some of those demonstrations have created hostile environments for Jews in the UK, U.S., and elsewhere, including the use of slogans such as "From the river to the sea," which calls for the elimination of Israel. Trump administration officials are investigating the groups tied to Singham as a transnational network advancing anti-American, pro-Chinese Communist Party and anti-Western narratives while exploiting political and social divisions inside the U.S. Lawmakers, Treasury officials and national security analysts have increasingly examined whether such networks are helping to amplify polarization, social discord, and hostility toward democratic institutions. Meanwhile, last night at the ICE protest, Piker defended the groups as led by "wonderful" people. The debate has been particularly acute in Europe, where governments have grappled with alliances between far-left activists and Islamist organizations that have joined forces around anti-Israel activism and antisemitism. Critics argue that some of these coalitions have fomented rhetoric and violence hostile to Jews, leading to rising antisemitism in the UK, much like in the U.S. For his part, Piker ended his podcast defiant, angry and seemingly deflated for the moment, repeating again, "Bro, they banned me from the UK," and then finally closing the podcast, saying, "I'm done for the day." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ccdf5ee6011c3f4e9adbf Commodores co-founder and former bassist Ronald LaPread dead at 75 te 2026-06-01T00:10:29.753Z Commodores co-founder and former bassist Ronald LaPread dead at 75 The Commodores' co-founder and former bassist Ronald LaPread has died. He was 75. On Saturday, LaPread's daughter, music producer Soraya LaPread, confirmed her father's death on social media. "It is with very heavy heart that I must announce that my Father Ronald LaPread has passed," Soraya wrote on a post shared to her Instagram Story. Soraya also uploaded a photo of herself embracing LaPread. No cause of death was immediately provided. However, the NZHerald reported on Saturday that LaPread died following a "sudden medical event" in Auckland, New Zealand. According to the outlet, LaPread had lived in Auckland for 40 years prior to his death. LIONEL RICHIE CALLS EXPLOSIVE MARRIAGE-ENDING FIGHT THE 'SCANDAL OF MY CENTURY' IN NEW TELL-ALL BOOK LaPread co-founded the Commodores with Lionel Richie, Walter "Clyde" Orange, Thomas McClary, William King, Milan Williams after they met as students at the Tuskegee Institute, which later became known as Tuskegee University, in Tuskegee, Alabama. In 1971, the Commodores were selected to open for the Jackson 5, a major break that helped them gain national exposure. The funk, soul and R&B band signed with Motown in 1972 and released their debut studio album "Machine Gun" in 1974. SLY STONE, FRONTMAN OF SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE, DEAD AT 82 LaPread was a member of the Commodores for 16 years from 1970 to 1986 and played on 11 of their albums. His bass work can be heard on some of the legendary group's biggest hits including "Machine Gun," "Brick House," "Easy," "Three Times a Lady," "Sail On," "Still" and "Nightshift." KOOL & THE GANG'S MICHAEL SUMLER DEAD AT 71 AFTER FATAL CAR CRASH During LaPread's tenure with the band, the Commodores earned nine Grammy Award nominations, winning in 1986 for best Rhythm & Blues vocal performance – duo, group or chorus of "Nightshift." STEVE CROPPER, BLUES BROTHERS GUITARIST AND STAX RECORDS LEGEND, DIES AT 84 After leaving the Commodores, LaPread moved to New Zealand but remained closely associated with the band's legacy and occasionally reunited with the group for special appearances. During a 2022 appearance on the "TRUTH IN RHYTHM" YouTube series, LaPread shared that he continued to play music at his home studio every day. SLY STONE, FRONTMAN OF SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE, DEAD AT 82 "I play some bass and some keyboard and some singing. I do it every day because that's my joy," he said. "I love it. I believe that God gave me that gift, but I will use it until I can't do it anymore." LaPread also expressed his hopes of performing with the Commodores again, saying, "That has always been my dream to get on stage one time with those fellas once again just for the fun of it." In October 2025, LaPread joined the Commodores' current lineup which includes original member William King along with Brent Carter and original member Walter "Clyde" Orange's sons Cody Orange, and Colin Orange for their show in Auckland. BLONDIE DRUMMER CLEM BURKE DEAD AT 70 The Commodores later celebrated LaPread's appearance in a post on the band's official Instagram page. Along with a slideshow of photos, they wrote, "We had an amazing show in Auckland, New Zealand, the first of our 8-show Australia / New Zealand tour. So much love in the theater! Our highlight? We were joined on stage by original Commodores bass player Ronald LaPread!" CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER On Saturday, Tuskegee Mayor Chris Lee paid tribute to LaPread in a Facebook post, writing, "The City of Tuskegee mourns the passing of Ronald LaPread, legendary bassist of Tuskegee's very own Commodores and one of our community's most distinguished native sons." "Ron received his musical start while attending Tuskegee Institute High School and later Tuskegee University, where he helped build the foundation for a remarkable career that would impact music fans around the world," Lee continued. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "His talent, dedication, and success brought pride to Tuskegee and served as an inspiration to generations of young people who followed in his footsteps," he added. "On behalf of the City Council and the citizens of Tuskegee, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the LaPread family, his friends, former bandmates, and fans across the globe." "Ronald LaPread's music and legacy will continue to live on for generations to come." The Commodores recently made headlines when they announced that they had pulled out of their scheduled performance during the Great American State Fair, 16-day festival in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.  "The Commodores will not be performing at the Great American State Fair," the band wrote on Instagram. "Our music has always been our voice and we choose not to publicly affiliate with any single political party. We support the betterment of all Americans." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cc945ee6011c3f4e9ad23 Left-wing streamer blasts New Jersey governor over state police response at ICE facility protests te 2026-05-31T23:50:29.198Z Left-wing streamer blasts New Jersey governor over state police response at ICE facility protests Marxist political commentator and Twitch streamer Hasan Piker blasted New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill during a livestream Sunday, accusing the Democratic governor of aiding the Trump administration's immigration agenda through her response to anti-ICE protests outside a Newark detention facility. Piker's criticism came after Sherrill defended the deployment of state police around demonstrations outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, saying she would not allow unrest to provide a pretext for expanded federal immigration operations in New Jersey. "I refuse to let that happen in New Jersey. I will not give ICE a pretext," Sherrill said in remarks aired during a news segment Piker was reacting to on stream. Piker quickly mocked the governor's explanation. GOV. SHERRILL BLAMES ICE, DEFENDS RIOTERS AFTER DEPLOYING TROOPERS TO QUELL VIOLENT MOB "Yeah, I won't give ICE a pretext. So I'm going to ensure that they don't have to do anything because I'm going to do it myself," Piker said. "That's basically what the meta is here for this blue state and its new blue governor." The political commentator then broadened his criticism beyond Sherrill's handling of the protests. "This is the centrist wing of the Democratic Party, ladies and gentlemen. This is what happens," Piker said. ANTI-ICE PROTESTERS CLASH WITH AGENTS OUTSIDE NEW JERSEY DETENTION CENTER AS GOV. SHERRILL DENIED ENTRY The comments came as anti-ICE demonstrations continued outside Delaney Hall, where activists have alleged detainees are being held in poor conditions and not receiving adequate food. The Department of Homeland Security has disputed those claims. Later in the stream, Piker accused Sherrill of helping advance President Donald Trump's immigration policies. "The story is not the far-left activists continuing to rage at ICE in New Jersey," Piker said. "The real story is the horrifying conditions inside of this facility ... and the governor acting as though she's powerless to put a stop to it, and using what power she does have to basically work alongside the MAGA movement alongside the Trump administration, because these are state troopers in anti-riot gear on horseback." FEDERAL AGENTS IN NEW JERSEY BEAT BACK ANTI-ICE AGITATORS IN CHAOS OUTSIDE DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY "These are state troopers that are brutalizing New Jerseyans," he added. Piker further accused authorities of mistreating journalists covering the demonstrations. "They're doing Israeli occupying force s---. It's disgusting," he said while discussing reports that an Associated Press photographer was injured while covering the protests. WATCH: POLICE ABSENT FROM DELANEY HALL CHAOS AS AGITATORS BLOCK ICE VEHICLES AND AGENTS USE PEPPER SPRAY The streamer also used the broadcast to criticize Democratic lawmakers over immigration policy. "Democrats have absolutely participated in this process," Piker said, arguing that some members of the party have supported legislation and funding measures related to immigration enforcement. "I want to change that system," he later added. "Part of that also revolves around getting people elected who will make a big fuss." NJ DEMOCRATS PUSH ‘F---ICE ACT’ TO LET RESIDENTS SUE OVER IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT Later in the stream, Piker told viewers, "That's what I'm trying to f---ing change." In recent months, Piker has crisscrossed the country canvassing for candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America. During Sunday's livestream, he also voiced support for billionaire gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer and quoted Mao Zedong, the founder of the Chinese Communist Party. Piker has previously drawn scrutiny for his support of progressive candidates and activism surrounding immigration policy. Earlier this year, he campaigned in New Jersey for congressional candidate Adam Hamamy, a Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidate whom Piker publicly defended following media scrutiny over his background. Sherrill's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cc49dee6011c3f4e9acac How Arizona's landscape shapes wildfire strategy te 2026-05-31T23:30:37.593Z How Arizona's landscape shapes wildfire strategy Incident commanders say the state's varied terrain and vegetation make it one of the most challenging wildfire environments in the nation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cc23aee6011c3f4e9ac2c Roman Reigns domesticates Jacob Fatu to retain World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Clash in Italy te 2026-05-31T23:20:26.156Z Roman Reigns domesticates Jacob Fatu to retain World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Clash in Italy Roman Reigns has been called the "Head of the Table" for a reason. He was an undisputed WWE champion for years and leader of The Bloodline before he made his way back to the top of the company at WrestleMania 42, defeating CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship. Since the win, Jacob Fatu has been the biggest thorn in his side. Fatu made clear he wanted everything that Reigns had. Reigns’ win over Fatu at Backlash earlier this month wasn’t enough. He challenged Reigns to Tribal Combat at Clash in Italy – a match meant to put Reigns’ title of "Tribal Chief" on the line. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Reigns had already dispatched challengers to his place in his family when it came to Tribal Combat. Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa both tried and failed over the years. Reigns was trying to make sure that Fatu would never challenge him again in an effort to "domesticate" him. One of the strategies was to eliminate Fatu’s use of the Tongan Death Grip – a move that Fatu has pulled out over and over again. Reigns used a toolbox to crush Fatu’s hand and, for a moment, keep the use of the Tongan Death Grip at bay. It would take way more than that to keep Fatu down. Reigns knew he needed to dig deep. He speared Fatu through a barricade, trampling security members in the process. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He walked around the ring yelling that he didn’t need anyone’s help as he took off the turnbuckles. Fatu tried to hit another Tongan Death Grip but couldn’t synch it in. Reigns countered with a Superman Punch, but Fatu ate all of them. Reigns tried for a spear, but Fatu hit it on Reigns first. Fatu hit a pop-up Samona Drop and then a moonsault. Still, he couldn’t pin Reigns. On the second pin attempt, Reigns hit a low blow on Fatu. The two men, leaving it all on the line, were gassed in the middle of the ring. Reigns got up and smashed Fatu’s head on the exposed turnbuckle. Fatu was dazed and Reigns speared him through the table. Fatu got back up and Reigns hit one more spear. It was the last one he needed. Reigns defeated Fatu, keeping the World Heavyweight Championship and remaining the Head of the Table. Fatu must now fall in line behind Reigns and The Usos. However, Solo Sikoa, Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga were also looking on to see Fatu’s loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cbff8ee6011c3f4e9abe3 Sol Ruca rides wave of success to Women's Intercontinental Championship win at WWE Clash in Italy te 2026-05-31T23:10:48.231Z Sol Ruca rides wave of success to Women's Intercontinental Championship win at WWE Clash in Italy Sol Ruca rode a wave of massive success to become the new women’s intercontinental champion on Sunday at Clash in Italy as she defeated Becky Lynch. It was a rematch from their brief bout at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Lynch had pushed referee Jessica Carr in front of her as Ruca nailed a Sol Snatcher. Carr called for a disqualification on Lynch, giving Ruca the win. But it didn’t do what either of them had hoped. Ruca didn’t prove herself enough in "The Man’s" eyes while Lynch was hoping to move on from the rising star. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis booked a rematch with the Women’s Intercontinental Championship on the line. Ruca stepped up and delivered in a big way. Lynch tried to get inside Ruca’s head as much as she could. The trash talking, pushing Carr into the ropes to knock Ruca down and even attempting a Sol Snatcher herself were not enough to slow down Ruca. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM As the match came to an end, Ruca hit a Sol Snatcher out of nowhere to crush Lynch and end her reign as the women’s intercontinental champion. It was the first major win for Ruca since she joined the main roster. She defeated Bayley on Saturday Night’s Main Event back in December when John Cena specifically chose her to be on the card. She’s been one of the top prospects on NXT and has now made a major impact on the WWE roster. Lynch’s reign ends after 43 days. She won the title back at WrestleMania 42, which made her the first three-time women’s intercontinental champion since the belt was introduced. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cbfe4ee6011c3f4e9abda Dem lawmakers gripe about the 'economic violence' of not being paid to stay home from work when menstruating te 2026-05-31T23:10:28.305Z Dem lawmakers gripe about the 'economic violence' of not being paid to stay home from work when menstruating Democratic lawmakers complained in late May about employers not providing paid leave for painful menstruation cycles, calling it "economic violence." "Forcing a worker to choose between paying her rent or losing a day's pay to recover from a grueling gynecological procedure is not a choice. It’s economic violence," Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., said during a press conference on May 21. Grijalva was joined by Reps. Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., who are backing Ansari's Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act, which is a part of her "H.E.R." (Healthy, Equity, Rights) Agenda. NJ SENATE VOTES 38–0 TO REQUIRE FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS AT PUBLIC COLLEGES UNDER ‘MENSTRUAL EQUITY’ BILL The Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act (H.R. 8158) — the flagship bill — would provide up to 12 days of paid leave per year for reproductive health needs, including severe menstrual pain, abortions, menopause symptoms, miscarriages, biopsies, vasectomies and more. The "H.E.R." Agenda also includes studies regarding gynecological pain management and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder awareness. "No one should have to choose between their paycheck and their health to be able to manage that kind of incredible pain," Tlaib said during the press conference. DEMOCRATS REVOLT OVER 'BIOLOGICAL' WORDING IN WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM BILL Ansari, the youngest woman in Congress, ties the bill to her own period pain, telling TIME in an article published on Sunday that she once woke up the floor of her "local bodega, drenched in sweat, being dragged into an ambulance" and said she has days every month when she feels "barbed wire" inside of her. The bill, introduced Saturday with 28 Democratic cosponsors and zero Republican sponsors, has already received backlash. "Ladies, you can’t keep saying men can be women, but then also say that women are a special category. You’ve got to pick a lane. You’re very confusing to the rest of us." Rhode Island state Rep. Marie Hopkins, R., posted on X. MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE LAUNCHES PROBE INTO PLANNED PARENTHOOD'S USE OF TAXPAYER FUNDS Some social media users also questioned whether the bill could more easily allow employees to discriminate against hiring women and shared concerns that despite it covering vasectomies, men wouldn't receive paid days for prostate issues and testosterone-related conditions. Other users also questioned if the bill could force employers to pay workers for time off to recover from abortions. The bill is endorsed by Planned Parenthood, the National Organization for Women (NOW) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Planned Parenthood Votes vice president Angela Vasquez-Giroux told Bloomberg in an article published on Friday that though there were "roadblocks to the bills becoming law," it doesn't mean lawmakers shouldn't try. "We’ve seen overwhelming success from candidates who have a plan and have a point of view," vice president of communications for Planned Parenthood Votes Angela Vasquez-Giroux told Bloomberg. "Just because we can’t get something passed over the opposition of the majority at the time doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t be putting forward our vision for the world we want to create. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cbd9fee6011c3f4e9ab91 Rhea Ripley curiously gets help from Charlotte Flair to retain women's title at WWE Clash in Italy te 2026-05-31T23:00:47.592Z Rhea Ripley curiously gets help from Charlotte Flair to retain women's title at WWE Clash in Italy Rhea Ripley proved on Sunday at Clash in Italy why she’s one of the most dominant female wrestlers on the roster with a victory over Jade Cargill to retain the WWE Women’s Championship. Cargill’s confidence showed throughout the match. She would hit a move and then immediately taunt Ripley with push-ups. Cargill moved seamlessly around Ripley and did her best to try to dethrone Ripley and win the title back after losing it at WrestleMania 42. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Ripley proved to be too much to handle. The two went toe-to-toe for several minutes before Cargill’s allies came down to the ring. Ripley seemingly had the match in the bag when B-Fab put Cargill’s foot on the rope and broke the pin attempt. However, Charlotte Flair would come out of the stands and take out B-Fab and Michin. Flair then helped break Cargill’s pin attempt after a Jaded. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM With Cargill distracted, Ripley went on the offensive. She nailed Cargill with a headbutt and then the Riptide to pin Cargill for the win. Flair watched Cargill roll out of the ring and then went into a long stare. Ripley and Flair have an extensive history with each other with their epic match at WrestleMania 39 being one of the highlights of their time together in the ring. Flair and Ripley have grown closer during Ripley’s feud with Cargill, but their own alliance isn’t exactly strong. It feels as though Flair could soon be looking for her own shot at the WWE Women’s Championship with a few months to go before a two-night SummerSlam in Minneapolis. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cbd8bee6011c3f4e9ab88 Brock Lesnar conquers Oba Femi in epic second match of rivalry at WWE Clash in Italy te 2026-05-31T23:00:27.672Z Brock Lesnar conquers Oba Femi in epic second match of rivalry at WWE Clash in Italy Absolute destruction. That’s what was expected when Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar stepped into the ring for a second match at Clash in Italy on Sunday and it delivered and then some. It was an all-out blitz from both men. Lesnar started Femi with four consecutive F-5s as he tried to make quick work of "The Ruler" just like when he made a surprise return to "Monday Night Raw" to answer the open challenge. But Femi wasn’t as caught-off guard as he was earlier this month. Femi kicked out of Lesnar’s pin attempt. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Lesnar went to his mixed martial arts background and tried to get Femi to tap out with a kimura lock. Though Lesnar did damage to Femi’s arm, the Nigerian giant wasn’t about to give up that easily. He got the upper hand on Lesnar as the two went out of the ring. Lesnar hit a fifth F-5 and then delivered his sixth onto Michael Cole and Corey Graves’ announce table. "The Beast" got back into the ring and waited for the referee to count to 10 and cement the victory. As the referee got to six, Femi stood straight up as if the sixth finishing maneuver that Lesnar delivered was almost non-existent. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Femi came back and hit Lesnar with running uppercuts. Femi tried to hit Lesnar with a Fall from Grace, but Lesnar wiggled out of it. Lesnar put Femi on his shoulders, hitting a seventh F-5 and pinning Femi for the win. "You’re done b---h," Lesnar exclaimed before he walked to the back. Lesnar made the decision to forgo retirement for a little bit longer to keep a rivalry with Femi afloat. Their series is now tied at one apiece with a third match obviously coming soon. It would be great to see both men go to a Last Man Standing Match to end the series. Can anyone say, "SummerSlam?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cbb33ee6011c3f4e9ab2f Trans-identifying cyclist wins two Oregon women’s races by combined 48 minutes under OBRA rules te 2026-05-31T22:50:27.025Z Trans-identifying cyclist wins two Oregon women’s races by combined 48 minutes under OBRA rules A trans-identifying biological male cyclist won two Oregon women’s mountain bike races in an eight-day span, including one by more than 36 minutes. Chloë Spritz won the Elite Women division at Silver Falls XC in Silver Falls State Park on May 16, according to official results posted by the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association. Spritz finished in 2:16:37. Stephanie Taplin, the only other listed Elite Women finisher, came in second at 2:52:38. That's a 36-minute, one-second margin. Eight days later, Spritz won the Elite Women division at Sisters Stampede, the OBRA XC MTB Championship, in Sisters, Oregon. Spritz finished in 1:43:13. Hannah Thomas, again the only other listed Elite Women finisher, came in second at 1:55:29. That's another 12-minute, 16-second gap. And this was not just a local race with no championship implications. OBRA listed Sisters Stampede as the OBRA XC MTB Championship, and OBRA’s administrative rules say State Championship medals and jerseys are awarded only to annual members. So, to recap: Spritz won two Elite Women races in May 2026 by a combined 48 minutes and 17 seconds over the only other listed finishers. But the results are only part of the story. Now comes the policy that made it possible. OBRA’s 2026 racing rules state that, for all OBRA-sanctioned events and categories, including OBRA Championships, members may self-select the gender category that best aligns with their gender identity in everyday life. The rules also extend that policy to non-binary and gender-expansive members, who may choose either the Men/Open or Women category. In other words, OBRA’s women’s category is not based on biological sex, testosterone thresholds or whether an athlete experienced male puberty. It is based entirely on self-identified gender identity. That's a problem. OREGON GIRLS WHO WENT VIRAL FOR REFUSING TO STAND ON PODIUM WITH TRANS ATHLETE FILE LAWSUIT The rules also say that if a member files a grievance, the member must provide evidence that another rider’s gender identity does not match that rider’s everyday life, and OBRA will not investigate a member’s gender identity until sufficient evidence is provided. That's not much of a path for female athletes who object on fairness grounds. A woman who believes she should not have to race against a biological male is not really being given a biological-sex argument under that rule. She is being told to prove the athlete’s gender identity is not consistent in everyday life. But it gets worse. OBRA’s Code of Conduct includes gender identity in its harassment policy. The code says harassment can include negative or disparaging comments about a participant’s gender identity, lists no exceptions and says harassment violations can lead to discipline, including suspension or expulsion from OBRA. So female cyclists are put in a nearly impossible position. They can lose to a biological male in the women’s category. They can be told the rules allow it. And if they complain too loudly, they risk having their objections framed as harassment. That's the opposite of protecting women’s sports. FEMALE CYCLIST DEFENDS 'TAKING A STAND' ON WOMEN'S SPORTS BY REFUSING TO TAKE PODIUM WITH TRANS WINNER USA Cycling has gone in the opposite direction. Its competition category policy, effective Sept. 15 2025, says the women’s category is limited to individuals who meet its definition of female, and that an individual who was not identified as female at birth may not participate in the women’s category at USA Cycling-sanctioned competitive events. The UCI, cycling’s international governing body, also moved in July 2023 to prohibit trans-identifying biological males who went through male puberty from competing in women’s events on the UCI International Calendar. The organization said scientific knowledge did not confirm that hormone therapy could fully eliminate the advantages gained from male puberty. So the national and international governing bodies have recognized the problem. OBRA apparently has not. OutKick has covered this issue in cycling repeatedly. Austin Killips, a biological male, won a women’s race by more than five minutes in 2023, and female cyclist Paige Onweller called out the obvious fairness problem afterward. OutKick also reported in 2024 that cycling teams featuring transgender racers, biological males, swept the top three spots in a women’s race in Washington. Oregon has also become one of the flashpoints in the larger women’s sports debate. OutKick previously spoke with Oregon high school athlete Lilian Hammond about trans-identifying males competing in girls’ sports, and the Department of Education later opened a Title IX investigation into Portland Public Schools, OSAA and the Oregon Department of Education over gender-identity participation policies. Different sport, same issue. Women’s categories exist for a reason. They exist because males and females are physically different. They exist because female athletes deserve their own division, their own podiums, their own championship opportunities and their own recognition. Spritz did not break OBRA’s rules. That’s why this isn’t about one person. The rules are the problem. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cb934ee6011c3f4e9aac2 2026 WWE King and Queen of the Ring brackets revealed te 2026-05-31T22:41:56.970Z 2026 WWE King and Queen of the Ring brackets revealed The brackets for the King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments were announced on Sunday following Clash in Italy. The tournament will start with fatal four-way matches to advance to the final four where singles matches will determine the two finalists for the men and women’s sides. The winners will be crowned at Night of Champions and will earn title shots at SummerSlam. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! LA Knight and Trick Williams already declared their intentions for the King of the Ring Tournament earlier in the week. On the left side of the men’s bracket, the matches will look like this: Penta vs. Oba Femi vs. Solo Sikoa vs. Carmelo Hayes Dominik Mysterio vs. Bron Breakker vs. Trick Williams vs. Damian Priest The right side looks like this: Seth Rollins vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Talla Tonga vs. Ricky Saints Jey Uso vs. LA Knight vs. Royce Keys vs. Finn Balor CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Liv Morgan enters the Queen of the Ring Tournament already a champion. She claimed on the Clash in Italy post-show that she is coming for everything. Here’s how the left side of that bracket looks: Liv Morgan vs. Becky Lynch vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Chelsea Green Sol Ruca vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill Here’s the right side: Roxanne Perez vs. Iyo Sky vs. Giulia vs. Lash Legend Bayley vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Jacy Jayne vs. Kiana James Cody Rhodes won the King of the Ring Tournament last year over Randy Orton. He went on to defeat John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam. Jade Cargill won the Queen of the Ring Tournament last year over Asuka. She lost to Tiffany Stratton in a match for the WWE Women’s Championship. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cb921ee6011c3f4e9aab9 Kurt Russell proved Hollywood wrong by ditching LA decades before the celebrity exodus began te 2026-05-31T22:41:37.032Z Kurt Russell proved Hollywood wrong by ditching LA decades before the celebrity exodus began Kurt Russell wasn't looking for an escape, but found home in the mountains after leaving Los Angeles. Russell, 75, admitted that his ranch life in Colorado allows him to do "the things that I want to do on a day-to-day basis." "What I want to look at, what I want to be a part of — all the things that Colorado has to offer," he told People magazine. "I wanted to eventually get into the ranching life." KURT RUSSELL REVEALS WHY COLORADO MOUNTAIN LIVING WITH GOLDIE HAWN TRUMPS HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR He added, "When Goldie and I got together, a couple of years later, we both built a ranch there together, where our family has grown up. That was 40 years ago." The "Tombstone" star caught noted that his decision to leave Hollywood at the time wasn't a popular option within the entertainment industry. "I wasn't escaping. I was just living where I live," he said. "I was fortunate that it really didn't make any difference. TOM GREEN DITCHES HOLLYWOOD FOR FARM LIFE AFTER WILD RIDE TO FAME "But when I did it, nobody else was doing that. I had many people tell me, 'Well, that's goodbye. That's it.' I said, 'Well, we'll see.'" He's witnessed the exodus out of the City of Angels in the years since he chose a more relaxed lifestyle in Colorado with his family. "I don't dislike L.A.," he said. "It's just not my preference in terms of how I like to live my life." He added, "You've got to understand something about the area of Old Snowmass. Everybody who lives there, they live there because they want to. I can't say that about L.A." KURT RUSSELL, GOLDIE HAWN’S BLUNT WARNING TO DAUGHTER KATE HUDSON ABOUT SURVIVING HOLLYWOOD FAME Russell said that life in Colorado for his children is "very different from living in the city." "They grew up with a good dose of what nature can offer," he said. "There are difficulties to it, but there are also great rewards to it. I'm just more comfortable there." He compared the quiet country life to how he "grew up in Maine." "I suppose, once you're exposed to that kind of thing, it's always home," Russell said. "Everything we did there in terms of what we built and what we have in terms of being able to offer in life for our children, I'm really, really happy that we were able to do that." KURT RUSSELL REVEALS WHY HE WAS 'GLAD' WHEN SON WYATT TURNED TO ACTING AFTER HOCKEY CAREER "The Madison" star previously told Fox News Digital that it's the people who make his life most fun, even outside of Los Angeles. Hawn has two children, Oliver and Kate Hudson, from her previous marriage to Bill Hudson. Russell has a son, Boston, from his marriage to Season Hubley. The couple has one biological son together, Wyatt. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "What I enjoy most is that [Hawn] really likes it in Colorado," Russell said. "Wyatt and Meredith and their two boys, they live in Colorado now. So we like to spend as much time there as we can." Hawn, 80, may have revealed more into why the couple chooses the mountains over the city after admitting their LA home was robbed once. "What if we couldn't live in LA, where would we live? We both decided, I think it's Palm Desert … It's so safe," Hawn reminisced about her dream location to plant new roots while appearing on the SiriusXM podcast "Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa."  "It's just 'cause L.A. is terrible. I mean, we were robbed once." The Academy Award-winning actress explained that she and Russell were "gone two hours and 20 minutes" before returning home to a seemingly normal situation.  "We came back and went in the house. I went up to the stairs and I walked into my closet. I just lost it," Hawn said. "They had broken in from the balcony to our bedroom, our closets." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Hawn added, "And they completely knocked down my door, which is a safe door, so they're very, very sophisticated, and they got a lot of my goodies, if you know what I mean." Four months later, Hawn was alone at home with just her dog when she heard a startling noise in another room. "I hear this big thump upstairs — and I was alone; Kurt wasn't there — and I went, 'What the hell was that?'" she said.  "It was just like, was that a sonic boom? Did somebody jump somewhere? And as it turned out, the next day, we discovered that they were trying to get in my bedroom while I was in the house." Fox News Digital's Janelle Ash and Stephanie Giang-Paunon contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cb90dee6011c3f4e9aab0 Hezbollah's 'game changing' night-hunting weapon punches through Israel's defenses: expert te 2026-05-31T22:41:17.196Z Hezbollah's 'game changing' night-hunting weapon punches through Israel's defenses: expert Hezbollah has begun unleashing "game changing" waves of "lethal" nighttime drones against Israel, a defense expert warns, with the attacks contributing to casualties, defense breaches and plunging parts of the border region into chaos, according to reports. Escalating deployments by Hezbollah had also prompted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to convene an emergency security meeting on May 30 following a surprise Hezbollah strike, amid reports of "utter chaos" as Israeli forces scrambled to respond. "These nighttime drones are the very small Category 1 and Category 2 drones," defense expert and Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell told Fox News Digital. "They are generally used by squads on the ground to go and conduct tactical lethal missions or surveillance missions right in theater immediately. What they are able to do is use thermal sensors to be able to fly at night and use heat signatures to spot IDF troops," he said. ISRAEL SAYS IT IS STRIKING HEZBOLLAH TARGETS IN LEBANON "Hezbollah now has nighttime capabilities, which is game changing," Chell added. "What you will see is an escalation of the use of drones and the innovation of asymmetric warfare in that particular area by Hezbollah," he warned. Chell’s comments came amid reports of makeshift defenses with nets being deployed against the backdrop of a significant shift in the conflict. Israeli soldiers have resorted to buying commercial fishing and soccer nets to entangle the incoming aerial threats, according to reports. "This means that there is a whole other set of countermeasures that the IDF has to put in place, whether it is electronic jamming, net guns or the use of netting just to put in front of installations or in front of vehicles to try to stop the final impact of the drone if it is a strike drone," Chell added. HEZBOLLAH DISARMAMENT DEADLOCK RISKS CIVIL WAR, ANALYSTS SAY, AS US PREPARES FOR ISRAEL–LEBANON TALKS "The IDF will have to change a lot of their tactics regarding their ability to move around and conduct operations at night. Now they will have to factor in the fact that Hezbollah has nighttime capabilities to at least do observation using thermal cameras, as well as strike capabilities." Netanyahu called a meeting with top officials following an intense Hezbollah rocket and drone blitz that caught the military off guard on Saturday. According to a report by Channel 13, the Israeli army was surprised by the scale of the fire as well as Hezbollah's decision to shift its operational policy in response to the expansion of Israel’s ground operations beyond the Litani River. IDF SOLDIERS ACCUSE UN PEACEKEEPERS OF ENABLING HEZBOLLAH TERRORISTS AMID INCREASING CEASE-FIRE VIOLATIONS Reports from the ground described "utter chaos" in parts of the north. While rockets were said to have hit the cities, Hezbollah simultaneously launched waves of drone strikes. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has also touted the militant group’s drone capabilities, calling them an effective weapon against Israeli forces operating near and inside southern Lebanon.  Netanyahu has also described Hezbollah's drone capabilities as a major threat given the difficulty in detecting them. "Hezbollah have got a supply line or supply chain of some sort set up," Chell added before stating that they are not "using stuff that is groundbreaking; this is very old technology and tactics that they are using." "That said, somebody is making the equipment available to Hezbollah — whether it is coming via Iran, China, Russia, Afghanistan or the black market, someone is getting enough product and feeding it into their supply chains," Chell warned. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cb8f5ee6011c3f4e9aa8d The feds have embraced medical marijuana. Now what? te 2026-05-31T22:40:53.996Z The feds have embraced medical marijuana. Now what? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cb8e2ee6011c3f4e9aa84 The women who power America’s offices are making themselves AI-proof te 2026-05-31T22:40:34.076Z The women who power America’s offices are making themselves AI-proof Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cb698ee6011c3f4e9aa4c Man who warned coworkers 'no one's going home today' gets prison term in fatal shooting te 2026-05-31T22:30:48.073Z Man who warned coworkers 'no one's going home today' gets prison term in fatal shooting A Minnesota man who allegedly told his coworkers that "no one's going home today" before a deadly workplace confrontation was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for fatally shooting a fellow employee. Mohamed A. Hared, 26, was sentenced Thursday to 128 months in prison after pleading guilty earlier this year to second-degree unintentional murder while committing a felony in the death of 22-year-old Ahmed Ibrahim Cariif, according to the Dakota County Attorney's Office. The shooting happened June 29, 2024, in the parking lot of an Amazon fulfillment center in Lakeville, Minn., where Hared, Cariif and another coworker had carpooled together for an overnight shift. According to the criminal complaint, the dispute began during an overnight work break after Hared discovered that a flashlight attachment was missing from his handgun, which had been left inside the vehicle the men used to carpool to work. ANTI-GUN VIOLENCE NONPROFIT FOUNDER AND EX-MMA FIGHTER CONVICTED IN FATAL 2024 SHOOTING MURDER Hared accused Cariif and another coworker of taking the attachment, but both men denied any involvement, court records show. The three returned to the vehicle during another break several hours later to continue searching for the missing item. According to the complaint, a coworker suggested getting security involved. Instead, Hared reportedly continued accusing the two men of taking the attachment. MINNESOTA SON, 31, ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS FATHER ‘EXECUTION STYLE’ WHILE MAKING RELATIVES WATCH: POLICE "No. You guys took my flashlight. I want my flashlight back. No one's going home today," Hared told the men, according to the criminal complaint. According to the complaint, surveillance video reviewed by investigators showed the two men had separated before a second confrontation erupted. During the second fight, Hared pulled out a handgun, according to investigators. COSTCO EMPLOYEE SHOT, KILLED AFTER CONFRONTING SHOPPER CARRYING GUN WITH DRUM MAGAZINE A witness told police that Cariif attempted to grab the weapon after it was drawn. The first shot struck a nearby vehicle, the complaint states. After the initial gunshot, both Cariif and the witness yelled, "Don't shoot," according to investigators. Authorities said Hared then fired a second shot, striking Cariif in the chest. REPEAT OFFENDER IN ARIZONA GETS LIFE PLUS 10 YEARS FOR FATAL SHOOTING JUST 16 DAYS AFTER PRISON RELEASE Cariif died at the scene and an autopsy later determined the gunshot struck his heart, lung and aorta. Investigators said surveillance video showed Hared had opportunities to retreat from the confrontation but instead continued engaging in the fight before the fatal shooting occurred. Hared was initially charged with second-degree intentional murder. In January, he pleaded guilty to second-degree unintentional murder while committing a felony. Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena called the killing senseless. "It's so senseless the victim was shot to death over such a trivial matter," Keena said when charges were announced in July 2024. "Deadly gun violence has no place in our communities, neighborhoods or at our places of work." Hared received credit for 700 days already served and remains in custody pending transfer to the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cb684ee6011c3f4e9aa43 Dez Bryant contradicts media saying Jaxson Dart's Trump rally appearance would divide Giants locker room te 2026-05-31T22:30:28.072Z Dez Bryant contradicts media saying Jaxson Dart's Trump rally appearance would divide Giants locker room After years of left-leaning athletes endorsing, promoting and even campaigning for Democratic Party politicians without incident, Jaxson Dart has faced immense criticism and set off a media firestorm by introducing President Donald Trump at a recent rally. His teammate, Abdul Carter, then made himself part of the conversation unnecessarily, criticizing Dart for supporting Trump. Then, when addressing it in front of the media, he gave an inexplicable answer about his post and decision to speak out. One of the most common criticisms of Dart's choice has been that he would divide the locker room. That his teammates would no longer feel comfortable working with him. Former player and current analyst Emmanuel Acho went as far as saying that it was "pretty stupid" to support Trump publicly. But another former player, Dez Bryant, has a completely different perspective that's much more representative of how locker rooms actually function. SUPER BOWL CHAMPION JOE THEISMANN WEIGHS IMPACT OF JAXSON DART-ABDUL CARTER TRUMP CONTROVERSY ON LOCKER ROOM Speaking on "The Arena: Gridiron" podcast, Bryant explained that football teams are full of people that come from different backgrounds, have different perspectives and work together successfully anyway. "It's so many different upbringings, so many backgrounds in the league," Bryant explained. "Man, you got dudes from the hood, from the suburbs, from the country, from the city...You're going to have different political views. You're gonna have different religious views. I don't think it impact the locker room. They say you're not supposed to talk about politics. Man, f--- that. The locker room talk about everything. And you're gonna had guys who believe something you don't believe. And you all gonna talk about it. It probably turn to jokes." Bryant brought up a specific example of a teammate, former defensive end Derek Wolfe, who was a diehard Trump supporter. That even if there were disagreements about politics, everyone went to his wedding anyway. GIANTS' ABDUL CARTER AND JAXSON DART SQUASH POTENTIAL LOCKER ROOM RIFT OVER TRUMP EVENT APPEARANCE "In our locker room, we had my dog, Derek Wolf. He loved Trump. He was adamant about it. He f----- loved Trump, 'Trump gon' do this, and Trump gon',' we used to argue with him, and play around, and laugh, and joke, and at the end of the day, we all was at the wedding. He had married, we're all up there in Vail at the wedding, kicking it, like, that's our brother to this day." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! He said that attitude is what the locker room is all about, coming together from different backgrounds to win championships. What actually divides teammates? When someone puts themselves and their contract above winning. "Now if there's a guy here like, 'bro, I'm making my cash, I don't give a f--- about winning'...Nah, that's gonna cause a riff-raff in the locker room." That's what's so disingenuous about the criticisms levied at Dart. None of his critics would say a word if he appeared with Kamala Harris or Barack Obama at a rally. There'd be nothing "divisive," or "pretty stupid" about supporting Democrats. But the media or specific commentators treat Trump differently, and Abdul Carter, despite a very questionable past himself, ironically was the only divisive force in the entire incident. What Bryant explains is that the Giants locker room almost certainly doesn't care about someone's political opinions. That they can disagree without it becoming a problem. That the one thing John Harbaugh or Dart's teammates would view as unacceptable is not putting winning first. If only sports media thought the same way. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cb42cee6011c3f4e9a99f Mojtaba Khamenei touts new anti-US alliance as Gulf backchannels seep into Tehran: analyst te 2026-05-31T22:20:28.877Z Mojtaba Khamenei touts new anti-US alliance as Gulf backchannels seep into Tehran: analyst Iran's supreme leader has launched a sweeping counteroffensive against President Donald Trump, attempting to rally Middle Eastern nations into an anti-American alliance, an analyst warned Sunday. The aggressive maneuvering came hours after Trump pitched an expansion of the Abraham Accords, as an analyst said Tehran is seeking to position itself as the region’s "new sheriff" while forcing Gulf states with backchannels to Iran to choose between Washington’s security umbrella and a "New Islamic Civilization." On Sunday, negotiations between Iran and the United States appeared to be ongoing, with Trump not yet signing off on a potential peace agreement. Trump recently held a phone call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain to discuss expanding the 2020 Abraham Accords, followed by a May 25 post on Truth Social. IRAN'S KHAMENEI LAUNCHES BLISTERING ATTACK ON TRUMP AFTER MIDDLE EAST VISIT Mojtaba Khamenei issued a direct counter-response on X on May 26, issuing a call for a "New Islamic Civilization" aimed at those same regional capitals. "I, with sincerity and purity of intention, invite all Islamic countries and governments to friendship and cooperation in goodness, so that by working together we may take steps toward the advancement of the Islamic Ummah and the resolution of the Islamic world's problems," Khamenei posted. Highlighting "the nations of the region" and "common interests that will shape the new order and the future architecture of the region and the world," he spoke of "the Islamic Ummah and the #New_Islamic_Civilization." "The United States will no longer have a safe haven for its mischief and for establishing military bases in West Asia," he also warned. "Mojtaba Khamenei's statement is that the Muslim world should consolidate under Iran's leadership — the 'Ummah,' the 'new Islamic civilization' — against the American-led order," Dr. Omar Mohammed told Fox News Digital. "That is the theme, and it runs straight into the Accords narrative. This is a bid to build an alliance against the Abraham Accords," said Mohammed, director of the Antisemitism Research Initiative Program on Extremism at George Washington University. TOP ISRAELI MILITARY OFFICIAL REVEALS OPERATION AGAINST IRAN INVOLVED 'STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL DECEPTION' "In his statement, he also frames American bases on Muslim soil as an occupation to be expelled while wrapping it in religious language that casts the regime as God's instrument." The counterterrorism expert noted that while the "Ummah" doctrine itself is not new — having been used by Mojtaba's father for years — the timing and targeted nature of the pitch represent a major escalation. "This came into the Ummah with Iran, not into normalization with Israel under Washington," Mohammed explained. "Same audience, opposite frame, 24 hours apart, and a bid to assemble that alliance." "The statement was published in full and carried by Iranian state media. It also tracks with his first statement as leader on March 12, when he demanded that U.S. bases in the region close." "This was not a stray post," the expert warned. "While the doctrine is old, aiming it at these regions the day after Trump's pitch is what is new." The posturing comes as Khamenei establishes his footing on the world stage, though his hidden nature complicates traditional diplomacy. IRAN’S ‘STUNNING STRATEGIC MISCALCULATION’ COULD ACCELERATE GULF TIES TO ISRAEL, EX-CENTCOM DIRECTOR PREDICTS "Tehran is selling itself to the region as the new sheriff of the neighborhood," Mohammed warned.  "The Saudis, Qataris and Omanis have channels into the Iranian state, but you can't open a back channel to a man no one can locate. This has all been running through Pezeshkian and Araghchi." Despite Iran's sudden rhetoric of "friendship," regional reality is defined by months of Iranian aggression against its neighbors. Tehran's forces have actively fired upon Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE and Kuwait. Mohammed added that Tehran wants to peel Gulf states away from Washington, while its threats remain aimed at both the United States and the countries that host American forces. "Iran spent this war firing on them — it hit Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE and Kuwait, the same capitals it's now inviting to brotherhood, and the UAE alone reported intercepting close to 2,000 drones and hundreds of ballistic missiles since Feb. 28," Mohammed said.  "These are the states that host our forces: the Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, Al Dhafra in the UAE and Al Udeid in Qatar. You don't take three months of Iranian fire and then sign onto its alliance." Ultimately, Gulf capitals remain deeply skeptical of Tehran, Mohammed said, but they are equally watchful of American resolve. "What actually worries the Gulf isn't Mojtaba's invitation — it's the deal Washington might sign," Mohammed noted, "one that hands Iran its money back with its missiles intact and reads as rewarding the regime that just attacked them." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1caf9bee6011c3f4e9a5bc As excitement builds for US men’s soccer, concerns about ticket prices linger te 2026-05-31T22:00:59.263Z As excitement builds for US men’s soccer, concerns about ticket prices linger FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. – Excitement surrounded Thursday’s practice for the U.S. men’s national soccer team as players reflected on their recent selections, FIFA World Cup hopes and the grandness of their new training facility. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1caf86ee6011c3f4e9a5b3 As excitement builds for US men’s soccer, concerns about ticket prices linger te 2026-05-31T22:00:38.793Z As excitement builds for US men’s soccer, concerns about ticket prices linger Members of the U.S. men's national soccer team practice at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Fayetteville, Georgia, Thursday ahead of their Saturday friendly against Senegal. FIFA World Cup action begins June 11. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1cad21ee6011c3f4e9a528 Notre Dame Students Abused by Priest in ‘Weighing Scheme,’ Report Finds te 2026-05-31T21:50:25.673Z Notre Dame Students Abused by Priest in ‘Weighing Scheme,’ Report Finds An investigation commissioned by Notre Dame found that the Catholic university could have done more to respond to allegations of sexual misconduct. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1caaccee6011c3f4e9a4e8 Cody Rhodes hangs on to WWE title as Clash in Italy match vs Gunther ends in controversy te 2026-05-31T21:40:28.154Z Cody Rhodes hangs on to WWE title as Clash in Italy match vs Gunther ends in controversy Controversial officiating clearly isn’t limited to the NFL or the NBA. The Undisputed WWE Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Gunther on Sunday at Clash in Italy was also hit with a wonky decision from referee Dan Engler. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Rhodes and Gunther were in the midst of a fast-moving end to their match. The "American Nightmare" hit Gunther with a second Cross Rhodes, landing Gunther near the ropes. Rhodes put a pin on Gunther and the referee began his count. The broadcast showed Gunther’s foot underneath the ropes, which should have broken the count. However, Engler wasn’t looking at Gunther’s legs as he counted for Rhodes. The defending champion kept Gunther’s shoulders down for the three count, stunning Gunther. "The Ring General" rolled out of the ring and kept signaling to Engler that his foot was under the rope. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Rhodes celebrated with the crowd at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, while Gunther walked back up the entrance ramp in a huff. Rhodes remained the champion, making his second title defense since winning the belt from Drew McIntyre earlier in the month. Gunther earned the title shot after he defeated Royce Keys two weeks ago. He initially refused to sign the contract for Clash in Italy before Keys was about to take the opportunity from him. Gunther has since made a point to remind Rhodes that he had a habit of making "Friday Night SmackDown" all about him. But now, Gunther has a legitimate grievance about how his title match turned out. It’s unclear how long Gunther will now have to wait for another shot at the title. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ca871ee6011c3f4e9a479 Havoc in Hawaii’s Coffee Fields After an Earthquake Destroyed Water Collection Tanks te 2026-05-31T21:30:25.672Z Havoc in Hawaii’s Coffee Fields After an Earthquake Destroyed Water Collection Tanks An earthquake destroyed many water catchment systems on Hawaii’s Big Island, capping a spring filled with devastating floods. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ca61bee6011c3f4e9a439 Quitting smoking could offer a major benefit beyond heart and lung health, study finds te 2026-05-31T21:20:27.514Z Quitting smoking could offer a major benefit beyond heart and lung health, study finds People who quit smoking may reduce their risk of developing dementia later in life, according to new research. A team of researchers at a university in China analyzed data from more than 32,000 adults over a 25-year period and found that former smokers had a lower risk of dementia compared to people who continued smoking. The findings were published in the journal Neurology. 'I'M A NEUROLOGIST — HERE'S WHY DEMENTIA IS RISING AND HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK’ During the study period, researchers documented 5,868 cases of dementia. Participants who quit smoking during the study had a significantly lower risk of developing dementia than current smokers. Their risk was similar to people who had quit smoking before the study began and those who had never smoked. The researchers also found that dementia risk continued to decline the longer a person remained smoke-free, approaching that of never-smokers after about seven years. The benefits appeared strongest among people who gained little or no weight after quitting. ALZHEIMER'S RISK COULD RISE WITH COMMON CONDITION AFFECTING MILLIONS, STUDY FINDS "Our findings suggest that quitting smoking may support long-term brain health, but they also highlight that what happens after quitting matters," lead researcher Hui Chen said in a statement. Zaid Fadul, a Harvard-trained physician and chief medical officer of Bespoke Concierge MD who was not involved in the research, said the findings add to growing evidence that quitting smoking can help protect long-term brain health. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "The key takeaway is that the brain appears to benefit from smoking cessation at virtually any stage," Fadul told Fox News Digital. "Smoking contributes to chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and damage to blood vessels that supply the brain, all of which are associated with cognitive decline and dementia risk." Fadul said the findings should encourage smokers who may feel it is too late to quit. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Importantly, it is rarely ‘too late’ to quit," he said. "While earlier cessation offers the greatest benefit, the body and brain begin recovering soon after smoking stops." Improvements in circulation, reduced inflammation and better cardiovascular health can help preserve cognitive function later in life, according to Fadul. "Every year without tobacco is a step toward lowering future dementia risk and improving overall health," he said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ While the findings were encouraging, the study does have limitations. Researchers identified an association between quitting smoking and a lower risk of dementia, but the study was not designed to prove that ending smoking directly prevents the condition. Other health, lifestyle and environmental factors may have also influenced participants' outcomes. Fox News Digital reached out to the researchers for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ca3ecee6011c3f4e9a3e7 Scott Peterson's longtime lawyer claims 'new' evidence could force courts to revisit his murder conviction te 2026-05-31T21:11:08.463Z Scott Peterson's longtime lawyer claims 'new' evidence could force courts to revisit his murder conviction LAS VEGAS — Scott Peterson's longtime lawyer claims his team has new evidence that could force courts to take another look at his murder conviction, just ahead of the release of a documentary about the case. The documentary, which will be released this summer, comes after a San Mateo County Superior Court judge on April 27 denied his most recent bid to overturn the murder conviction. The Los Angeles Innocence Project, which is representing Peterson, said it will appeal the ruling to a higher court. Peterson was convicted of killing wife Laci and their unborn son on or around Dec. 24, 2002, in Modesto, California. His longtime defense attorney, Mark Geragos, told Fox News Digital at CrimeCon in Las Vegas that he has never seen "anything that ties Scott Peterson to a criminal conviction in this case." SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Geragos said a burned-out van found near the Petersons' house after a burglary could be connected to the case, and alleged that prosecutors initially hid that piece of evidence. "There was a van, it was ditched and set on fire very close to the house, within miles," Gergaos said. "That van contained a treasure trove of evidence that should have been tested in real time, some of which was, some of which still exists, and that they're actively not trying to or prevent the defense from doing it." SEND US A TIP HERE In a previous court filing, his defense team said Laci Peterson confronted a pair of burglars who were attempting to break into a house across the street Dec. 24, 2002. According to Peterson's lawyers, that would exonerate him because it would have happened after he left for a fishing trip, meaning he would not have been in the area when his wife disappeared. SCOTT PETERSON'S DEFENSE LOSES BID TO INTRODUCE WITNESS TESTIMONY IN LONG-RUNNING FIGHT TO OVERTURN CONVICTION Geragos says the Los Angeles Innocence Project gave the court a "laundry list" of items that could be retested for DNA, which was rejected. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "Why wouldn't you want to? Why wouldn't you want vindicate yourself if you're the prosecution? The only explanation is because you're not sure that you've got the right guy," Geragos said. He said that there's "clearly new stuff that's gonna come out," adding "there are still bombshells yet to come." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Ninette Toosbuy, a retired Los Angeles Police Department detective and private investigator who works with Peterson's defense team, told Fox News Digital that multiple witnesses contacted the Modesto Police Department and reported they hadn't seen Laci Peterson on the morning of December 24, but weren't vetted "So I think there are two real critical areas where exculpatory information was not provided to the defense team," Toosbuy said. "One was the multiple witnesses who had contacted Modesto PD to say that they had seen Laci Peterson on the morning of the 24th. Those witnesses were not all vetted out." "If just one or two witnesses had been vetted and could have confirmed that, in fact, they did see Laci Peterson in the park or in the neighborhood, and that their statement was reliable, that would have immediately, within the first 48 hours, eliminated Scott Peterson as a suspect. And yet that was an area that Modesto PD decided not to pursue. And from my standpoint as an investigator, it's a real failure of the investigation," she added. A&E will release a two-part documentary, "Scott Peterson: The New Evidence," on July 16 and 17, which will include witness testimony as well as interviews with Geragos and other individuals who were close to the case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ca3d8ee6011c3f4e9a3de Trump takes aim at Pope Leo XIV meeting with 'useless' Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson at Vatican te 2026-05-31T21:10:48.473Z Trump takes aim at Pope Leo XIV meeting with 'useless' Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson at Vatican President Donald Trump called out Pope Leo XIV for meeting with the "useless" Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over the weekend. "Someone should explain to the Pope that the Mayor of Chicago is useless, and that Iran cannot have a Nuclear Weapon!" Trump wrote on Truth Social Saturday. Trump's post came after photos emerged of Johnson meeting with the pope, who was born and raised in Chicago, last week at the Vatican. BISHOP BARRON SLAMS ‘ABSURD’ TRUMP-POPE ‘WAR’ NARRATIVE "It was an honor to share time with a magnificent human, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, yesterday," Johnson wrote on X Friday. In a comment to Fox News Digital, the mayor's office said, "Chicagoans have had more than enough of Trump's blasphemous war in Iran. Someone should explain to the president that he's only making it harder for working families to make ends meet." Fox News Digital also reached out to the Vatican for comment. Johnson led a Chicago delegation that included George Floyd family lawyer Antonio Romanucci on a trip Thursday to the Vatican. During their meeting, Johnson presented an array of apparel from Chicago, including a Chicago Cubs hat. Ahead of his visit, Johnson told the Chicago Sun-Times that he planned to ask Pope Leo to use his pulpit "to support reparations for local descendants of African American slaves." HOW A CHICAGO BANK TELLER ONCE HUNG UP ON POPE LEO, WHO REPORTEDLY CALLED FROM THE VATICAN TO ADJUST NUMBER "That’s an important conversation…Absolutely… Yes. I want to be very clear about that," Johnson said. Trump's comment also came after months of tension between the president and the pontiff over Pope Leo's criticism of the administration's hard-line immigration policies and foreign policy. "I don't want a Pope who thinks it's OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon. I don't want a Pope who thinks it's terrible that America attacked Venezuela, a Country that was sending massive amounts of Drugs into the United States and, even worse, emptying their prisons, including murderers, drug dealers, and killers, into our Country," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post last month. He added, "Leo should get his act together as Pope, use Common Sense, stop catering to the Radical Left, and focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician. It’s hurting him very badly and, more importantly, it’s hurting the Catholic Church." TRUMP REJECTS AMERICAN BISHOP ROBERT BARRON'S CALL TO APOLOGIZE TO POPE FOR 'DISRESPECTFUL' COMMENTS Pope Leo responded previously by saying that he has "no fear of the Trump administration" and that his calls for peace should not be seen as a political attack. "The things that I say are certainly not meant as attacks on anyone," the pope said. "I don't think that the message of the Gospel is meant to be abused in the way that some people are doing. I will continue to speak out loudly against war, looking to promote peace, promoting dialogue and multilateral relationships among the states to look for just solutions to problems." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ca3c1ee6011c3f4e9a3bc Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy te 2026-05-31T21:10:25.916Z Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has a new mission. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c9f13ee6011c3f4e9a372 'Married... with Children' star Ted McGinley reveals he gets penny residual checks from his hit TV shows te 2026-05-31T20:50:27.510Z 'Married... with Children' star Ted McGinley reveals he gets penny residual checks from his hit TV shows Ted McGinley is the latest celebrity to reveal the shocking amount he still receives from residual checks. In a new interview with Page Six, the "Married... With Children" star — who also found fame on "Happy Days" and "The Love Boat" throughout the 1970s, ’80s, and '90s — said he's holding on to a "whole stack" of checks each worth a total of one penny. "I’ve been getting residuals all the time," said McGinley, who admitted the checks become smaller and smaller as the years go by. While McGinley doesn't bother to cash the small checks, he can't get himself to toss them either. WILLIAM SHATNER HAS EARNED ZERO DOLLARS FROM 'STAR TREK' RERUNS DESPITE DECADES OF SYNDICATION The actor said he more than likely has a total of $2 worth of checks. McGinley isn't the only celebrity who's been upfront about the shocking residuals they've received throughout the years. During an appearance on the "McBride Rewind" podcast, Jodie Sweetin — who earned stardom from her role as Stephanie Tanner on "Full House" during the show's entire eight-season run from 1987 to 1995, then again in the spinoff "Fuller House" from 2016 to 2020 — shared the shocking amount she received from her latest residual check. DAVID SPADE CLAIMS DISNEY ‘RAT F---ED’ HIM ON SALARY FOR ANIMATED CLASSIC Sweetin, at the time, said she "got a one-cent check the other day."  "There's no syndication anymore because it's all in streaming," she continued. "Who gets paid for that? Nobody gets paid for that," she said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Sure, in my 20s, there would be money, but not reliable," she noted. "You don't know how much it's going to be or how often they're going to run the show. So, sometimes you're like, 'Oh, cool. That was nice.' Then sometimes you're like, 'All right, well, there's a nice dinner out.'" DRAKE BELL CLAIMS NICKELODEON DOESN'T PAY RESIDUALS TO CHILD STARS "You just kind of don't know. So, it's not something you can rely on," Sweetin added. "I always say, people think I live some extravagant life. I'm like, 'Honey, I drive my 2023 used Hyundai Sonata that I love. I rent my house. I have credit cards that are maxed out.' I live a normal life," she explained. "And yeah, there are moments when you're like, 'This is going well,' and there are times when you're like, 'I need a day job.'" In 2025, former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell addressed what he said was a misconception in the entertainment world. "That’s the perception of the world – it’s always been this way: It’s like, you know, ‘Oh, you made a Folgers Coffee commercial. You must live in a mansion in Hollywood. I saw you on TV, you’re rich,'" Bell said during an appearance on "The Unplanned Podcast." "That's far from the case," Bell continued. "And especially – which is the bummer for most of us on Nickelodeon – we don't get residuals for our shows." Bell noted that most networks pay actors residuals for work used after its initial run, but said Nickelodeon only offers a one-time payment to actors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c9a61ee6011c3f4e9a2ce Trump Hits the Stalemate Phase of His Interventions in Gaza, Ukraine and Now Iran te 2026-05-31T20:30:25.195Z Trump Hits the Stalemate Phase of His Interventions in Gaza, Ukraine and Now Iran In Ukraine, Gaza and now Iran, President Trump’s early declarations of easy wins have given way to harsh reality. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c980bee6011c3f4e9a292 Blue Jays outfielder Jesús Sánchez leaves game after appearing to be hit by ball thrown from stands te 2026-05-31T20:20:27.753Z Blue Jays outfielder Jesús Sánchez leaves game after appearing to be hit by ball thrown from stands There are a lot of ways for a baseball player to leave a game with an injury. Getting hit in the hand by a ball from a fan in the stands is apparently one of those ways, although it's not a very common one. Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jesús Sánchez exited Sunday’s 9-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles after he was hit by a ball that came from the stands at Camden Yards. The incident happened in the bottom of the sixth inning with the Blue Jays trailing the Orioles, 6-0. At first glance, it looked bad. Sánchez was in right field during a mound visit, appeared to be talking to fans beyond the wall, turned away and then got struck in the right wrist area by what appeared to be a baseball. That led to some understandable confusion on the Peacock broadcast. "What're you thinking?" Jim Palmer said. "I'd fingerprint it right now." Honestly, that was probably the first reaction for a lot of people watching the video. A ball coming from the stands and hitting an opposing player doesn’t look very good. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! However, closer inspection of the video reveals that there might be some important context here. Sánchez seemed to raise his glove toward the crowd right before the ball came back toward him. According to Baltimore Sun reporter Jacob Calvin Meyer, several fans in right field described the incident as an accident. They said a young fan, about 13, saw Sánchez flapping his glove as if he wanted to play catch, and the fan threw the ball late after Sánchez had already turned around. There's a big difference between a fan maliciously throwing a ball at a player and a kid thinking he just got the coolest opportunity of his life, only for the timing to go horribly wrong. And this kind of thing has happened before, albeit with much better results. In 2012, former Tampa Bay Rays infielder Elliot Johnson famously played catch with fans after they invited him on Twitter. It was one of those neat little baseball stories that reminds everyone about how much joy sports can bring to people, even if it's over a small gesture. This one, unfortunately, looks to be the bad version of that. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Orioles said in a statement that the fan was identified and removed from the ballpark while the club conducts a thorough investigation, which makes sense. Even if this was an accident, the team still has to figure out exactly what happened and make sure Sánchez is OK. Sánchez left the game after going 1-for-2 at the plate. He was replaced in right field by Yohendrick Piñango. Fortunately for Sánchez and the Blue Jays, the initial injury update was encouraging: The Blue Jays later announced Sánchez had a bruised right wrist and that precautionary X-rays were negative. But it is still a pretty good reminder for fans: Even if you think a major leaguer wants to play catch with you, maybe wait until you're absolutely sure he's looking. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c95b1ee6011c3f4e9a237 Trump Hits the Stalemate Phase of His International Interventions, and It Stings te 2026-05-31T20:10:25.436Z Trump Hits the Stalemate Phase of His International Interventions, and It Stings In Ukraine, Gaza and now Iran, President Trump’s early declarations of easy wins have given way to harsh reality. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c937aee6011c3f4e9a21e 1 dead, another injured in house fire in Pinetop te 2026-05-31T20:00:58.784Z 1 dead, another injured in house fire in Pinetop A house fire in Pinetop left a person dead and another hospitalized. The cause of the fire may be electrical, officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c935bee6011c3f4e9a1ee Trump gushes over Giants' Jaxson Dart, says he wondered if QB was a 'male model' te 2026-05-31T20:00:27.993Z Trump gushes over Giants' Jaxson Dart, says he wondered if QB was a 'male model' President Donald Trump gushed about New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart in an interview on Saturday as the second-year player has faced animosity for his introduction at an event. Trump appeared on "My View with Lara Trump" and was asked about the backlash that Dart received when he introduced the president at an event in New York. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "First of all, I wished I looked just like Jaxson," Trump said. "I said, ‘Is he a male model?’ He’s a handsome guy, like a beautiful guy, conservative guy. He said, ‘I love you, sir.’ I didn’t know he was doing it. He’s potentially a great quarterback. He’s a young boy. He just really started, but when he’s in a game, he moves the team. "I didn’t know him but I watched him a little bit but he really moves the team. Tremendous potential. If he stays healthy, he’s gonna be great." Trump sent a reminder about the 2024 presidential election win over Kamala Harris. He said that he won the popular vote and received a ton of support from counties across the U.S. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "So, when Jaxson gets harassed a little bit, he’s also loved more because we have more people than they do," Trump said. Dart faced criticism, even from teammate Abdul Carter, for introducing Trump at the event in Suffern. "Some things are bigger than football, and this is one of those things," Carter told reporters on Friday. "Jaxson is one of our leaders. He's the face of our franchise. He not only represents himself and what he does, but he represents all of us, and that goes for anybody who wears a Giants uniform. "But if he chooses to align himself with a man like President Trump, it's my responsibility based on what I believe or what I stand on, to not only show my teammates that I'm against that, but to show the world." Dart explained that his upbringing made him feel like meeting the president was the right choice. "This was a unique opportunity, you know, being asked and given the opportunity to introduce the President of the United States," Dart said. "My thinking was pretty simple in the fact of, you know, I've always loved this country. I have extended family members who have fought wars. I have two uncles who have retired from the Air Force Academy and served themselves. And I even have a great grandfather who served as Secretary of Treasury at some point. "So the president position has always been a position that I've well respected, regardless of political affiliation, regardless of political party and, you know, my intentions were just that." The 2026 season, truly, cannot come soon enough. Fox News' Armando Salguero contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c9118ee6011c3f4e9a1a8 Cavinder Twins talk boob jobs and add a bikini 'triplet' during Miami Swim Week events te 2026-05-31T19:50:48.158Z Cavinder Twins talk boob jobs and add a bikini 'triplet' during Miami Swim Week events Haley and Hanna Cavinder returned to Miami this weekend for some of the Swim Week events taking place there. Is there a better place for the former college basketball players turned influencers to discuss their matching boob jobs? I can’t think of any and apparently neither can the Cavinder Twins. So when People came to them during the Sports Illustrated Swim Beach Club Party on Friday with boob-job-related questions, they had answers for the outlet. They were open about the procedures when they decided to go under the knife last summer and that was by design. They’re trying to put out positivity through their additions in hopes that they get positivity in return. Boob jobs with a purpose, if you will. SHOW TIFFANY STRATTON SOME RESPECT — A BOOB JOB DOESN'T MEAN THE WWE CHAMP IS MADE OF PLASTIC "I would just say, whatever you spread will always come back to [you], whether it's body positivity, anything in life," Hanna said, before adding, "If you're happy with yourself, what else matters?" And you thought the Cavinder Twins were just after larger boobs. Nonsense. That’s only part of the journey the 25-year-old sisters went on. The process drove home for them that they enjoy experiencing things together. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Going through a recovery from a boob job with my twin makes me want to go through a pregnancy with her, too, because we keep each other company," Haley said. "Everyone's like, ‘You always do everything together,' and I'm like, ‘No s---, I guarantee you would too.' I was in the womb with her." Their return to Miami Swim Week wasn’t all boob talk and parties. The sisters were there to be a part of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show too. A chance to hang out with other influencers, models and WAGs at the top of their game. It was during this that they added a bikini "triplet" to the mix. The Cavinders announced on TikTok before hitting the runway, as people do nowadays, that a bikini-clad Jena Sims was now their third wheel. An honor, I'm sure. The Cavinder Twins have all their Miami Swim Week bases covered here. They're spreading positivity, they're making content backstage and they're leaving it all out on the runway. You can't ask for much more than that. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c9104ee6011c3f4e9a19f Tigers increasingly likely to trade Tarik Skubal before deadline as playoff hopes fade, reports say te 2026-05-31T19:50:28.239Z Tigers increasingly likely to trade Tarik Skubal before deadline as playoff hopes fade, reports say To the Detroit Tigers' credit, after reaching the playoffs in 2025, ownership and the front office decided to make another run in 2026. They signed Framber Valdez, one of the best available pitchers on the market. They brought in Kenley Jansen to stabilize the back end of the bullpen. Offered Gleyber Torres an expensive qualifying offer to keep one of their most productive hitters in town, and gave top prospect Kevin McGonigle $150 million to lock down his prime years. And most importantly, they didn't trade Tarik Skubal. Skubal won his second consecutive Cy Young Award in 2025, cementing his place as arguably the best pitcher in baseball. He's also set to reach free agency after the 2026 season, and, pre-injury, was widely expected to break records for the largest contract for a pitcher in the sport's history. That makes an extension from Detroit a near-impossibility. A championship run would make losing Skubal in free agency worth it, however. But as the season reaches June, the Tigers have fallen off a cliff. Skubal's been out since early May with an elbow injury. Detroit's position player group, after an outstanding 2025 season, has been the third worst offense and defense in baseball in 2026, per FanGraphs. Their starting pitching has been above average, but the bullpen, such a strength last season, has been awful. Even with Jansen, they're second in baseball with 14 blown saves and dead last with -4.36 win probability added. Cleveland, by contrast, ranks first with +3.87. Sure enough, the Guardians are 34-26 in first place, and the Tigers are 22-37 and in last place, 11.5 games back. MLB REPORTERS PREDICT DODGERS COULD LAND TWO-TIME CY YOUNG WINNER TARIK SKUBAL IN BLOCKBUSTER TRADE All the sudden, a Skubal trade suddenly becomes a lot more realistic. And a new report from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal says that not only is it realistic, it's getting more and more likely. "It’s trending that way. Talking with people around the game, that is their feeling," Rosenthal said during Saturday's MLB on FOX pregame show. "The outlook right now is rather bleak, and honestly, it’s difficult to imagine them making up a 14-game under .500 deficit, getting back to .500, and then contending even in a weak American League. So the question becomes, ‘Will Skubal be healthy enough?’ It’s what we don’t know."  Skubal has been on an accelerated timeline after getting elbow surgery, with the hope being that he'll return to a big-league mound by mid-late June. If so, the Tigers will have roughly a month before the trade deadline for him to re-establish his trade value and make their decision. Rosenthal said teams will "line up" if that's the case. "He’s going to throw again Monday and face hitters," Rosenthal said. He’s coming off the innovative NanoNeedle elbow surgery, and maybe he’s back in mid-June, maybe it’s late-June. As long as he is healthy again, teams are going to line up. And then the question becomes, are the Tigers willing? If the standings are that daunting, if the situation is that bleak, they’re going to have to listen." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Mark Feinsand from MLB.com spoke to several other executives around the league, most of whom believe Skubal will be dealt. "I would think they try to move him at the Deadline if they are this far out of contention," one NL executive told Feinsand. "They know they are not going to sign him, so you have to do what’s best for the organization." Already, the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves have been mentioned as teams that would make a run. A wildcard possibility? The Milwaukee Brewers, who have an excellent farm system and a history of trading for players on expiring contracts. Skubal, even as a pending free agent, would bring a substantial return. Few pitchers in baseball tilt the odds in a postseason game more, assuming he returns immediately at his old form. Big-market teams could be more aggressive, thinking they could make a run at an extension before he reaches free agency. Regardless, it's not every day you can acquire the best pitcher in baseball with a reasonable expectation of him helping win playoff games. As team spending has repeatedly shown, there's a premium placed on outsized performance. Skubal fits that mold perfectly. And based on these reports, he might be fitting on another team in a matter of weeks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c8ea9ee6011c3f4e9a046 Cory Booker Has ‘Concerns’ About Platner Revelations in Maine Senate Race te 2026-05-31T19:40:25.823Z Cory Booker Has ‘Concerns’ About Platner Revelations in Maine Senate Race Mr. Booker and other Senate Democrats faced questions Sunday about reports that Mr. Platner’s wife previously told his campaign he had exchanged sexual messages with women outside his marriage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c89faee6011c3f4e99e57 Hollywood actor blasts airplane mode as 'nonsense' in hilarious podcast flight rant te 2026-05-31T19:20:26.152Z Hollywood actor blasts airplane mode as 'nonsense' in hilarious podcast flight rant Actor Paul Rudd sparked a lighthearted debate about airline etiquette after calling airplane mode "nonsense" during a recent podcast appearance. Rudd made the comments during an appearance on the May 28 episode of Jake Shane’s podcast, "Therapuss." During a conversation about common airline rules, Rudd questioned several instructions passengers are routinely given before takeoff and landing, including putting tray tables away, returning seats to the upright position and switching phones to airplane mode. STANDING UP RIGHT AFTER PLANE LANDS FUELS VIRAL DEBATE ABOUT AIR TRAVEL ETIQUETTE "I think all of that is nonsense," Rudd said. When Shane specifically asked about airplane mode, Rudd doubled down. "I know it's nonsense," he said. Shane replied, "I only put it on airplane mode because it's not going to work either way, so I might as well save the battery." 'GET OFF THE PLANE,' DELTA PASSENGERS CHANT AT FLYER WHO REFUSES TO HANG UP PHONE Rudd acknowledged that reasoning, but suggested he believes the rule stems from concerns about radio frequencies interfering with the plane's communications systems. Rudd may have questioned the rule — but the Federal Aviation Administration is very clear. It requires passengers to place devices in airplane mode or disable cellular connections while flying. Aviation experts say the setting helps prevent cellular signals from interfering with cockpit communications and pilots' headsets, as Fox News Digital previously reported. The conversation also touched on another long-running travel debate: Should passengers stand up as soon as the plane lands? AIRPORT LOUNGE CHAOS GOES VIRAL AS KIDS RUN WILD AND PASSENGERS DITCH BASIC ETIQUETTE Shane admitted he is among the passengers who get out of their seats once a flight arrives — a habit Rudd defended. "I think it's all right," Rudd said. Fox News Digital previously reported that the behavior has divided travelers, with some people citing leg cramps and tight connections, while others view it as impatient or inconsiderate toward others. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "For safety reasons, it’s best to remain seated unless there is room to comfortably move about," Diane Gottsman, a national etiquette expert based in Texas, told Fox News Digital. "Moving into the aisle and trying to push is a definite etiquette faux pas," she added.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Beyond the discussion about airline etiquette, Rudd also shared one of his favorite memories with wife Julie Yaeger during the podcast. The actor recalled a spontaneous trip to Atlantic City while Yaeger was pregnant, which unexpectedly turned into what he described as a perfect night. The couple received a complimentary hotel suite, scored tickets to see the band Boston and won thousands of dollars playing video poker. "It kept getting better and better and better," Rudd said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Rudd and Yaeger have been married since 2003 and have two children, Jack and Darby. The actor's latest film, "Power Ballad," premiered in theaters May 29. Fox News Digital reached out to Rudd's representatives for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c87b7ee6011c3f4e99e06 Maple Leafs star Max Domi reportedly facing scary complications, mobility issues after surgery te 2026-05-31T19:10:47.162Z Maple Leafs star Max Domi reportedly facing scary complications, mobility issues after surgery Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi recently underwent surgery, and now his NHL career has been put on pause. On May 25, the Maple Leafs announced that Domi had undergone surgery "to address an issue he played through during the 2025-26 season." The team's official statement did not mention what type of procedure the 31-year-old had undergone, but did note that Domi would be out indefinitely "due to complications arising from the procedure." Toronto announcing Domi will be out indefinitely in the middle of the team's offseason was odd, especially considering that Domi played in 80 games for the Leafs this past season. DESPITE POTENTIAL RATINGS NIGHTMARE FOR NHL, VEGAS-CAROLINA STANLEY CUP FINAL STILL HAS PLENTY OF INTRIGUE While the Leafs have kept all details of Domi's surgery and the complications under wraps, a new report suggests the forward is facing a very serious uphill battle. The Toronto Sun reported on Sunday that Domi underwent a procedure on his back and that in the days following the surgery, he could not walk. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The report also noted that Domi chose his own surgeon to do the operation and not the surgeon that the Leafs had in mind, but noted that is not an uncommon decision in today's professional sports world. "Whatever happened here wasn’t deemed successful. Apparently, Domi could not walk in the days following surgery, which created significant alarm," Steve Simmons wrote. "His status remains in doubt for the coming season." Domi has been a staple in the Toronto lineup since joining the team as a free agent ahead of the 2023 season on a one-year contract before signing a new multi-year deal, playing in at least 74 games in each of his three seasons with the Maple Leafs. The former first-round pick of the Arizona Coyotes in the 2013 NHL Draft, Domi scored 12 goals and posted 36 points in his 80 games played this past season. Domi, a Winnipeg, Manitoba native, notched a career-high 72 points during the 2018-19 NHL season with the Montreal Canadiens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c87a1ee6011c3f4e99ded Release of Tina Peters, Election Denier and Former County Clerk, Divides Colorado City te 2026-05-31T19:10:25.669Z Release of Tina Peters, Election Denier and Former County Clerk, Divides Colorado City The former clerk of Mesa County, Colo., is scheduled to be set free on Monday, after her nine-year prison sentence was commuted by Gov. Jared Polis. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c854bee6011c3f4e99da5 Former Jill Biden spokesman claims ex-first lady is trying to 'change the tape' after 2024 debate admission te 2026-05-31T19:00:27.515Z Former Jill Biden spokesman claims ex-first lady is trying to 'change the tape' after 2024 debate admission Former Jill Biden spokesman Michael LaRosa accused the former first lady of trying to "change the tape" after she revealed in a recent interview that she feared President Biden was having a stroke during his disastrous 2024 debate performance. Jill is facing criticism for an apparent reversal of her feelings about her husband's performance in his debate against then-candidate Donald Trump. "They're trying to change the tape in people's minds about who she is... that's why she's sort of changing her tune a little bit about her reaction in real time," LaRosa said. "She wants to say, 'Oh no, my reaction was just as concerning and was just as severe as everyone at home. I was shocked.'" SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS AFTER JILL BIDEN REVEALS SHE WAS 'FRIGHTENED' WATCHING JOE'S DISASTROUS DEBATE He said Jill was "the face and the voice of the initial reaction for the country," and that if she had reacted at the time with the sentiments she later shared with CBS, "it would have been a more human response." "You did such a great job, you answered every question, you knew all the facts," she said to then-President Biden in front of a crowd of cheering supporters following the debate in June 2024. "I don't know what happened. I mean, as I watched it, I thought, 'Oh my God, he's having a stroke.' And it scared me to death," she told CBS Sunday Morning in an interview that aired last week.  Republicans pointed to Biden's debate performance as evidence that he had declined too much to continue as the nation’s commander in chief, while Democrats maintained that the debate was an outlier — a momentary lapse. LIBERAL CNN ANCHOR LASHES OUT AT DEMOCRATS' DECEIT AFTER JILL BIDEN'S ADMISSION ABOUT JOE'S DEBATE SHOWING Even as Jill Biden’s comments seemed to continue to make that case almost two years later, Alex Thompson, an Axios reporter, shed doubt on her characterization. "Biden aides told Jake Tapper and me that they had seen him act that way before and after. Those moments became more difficult to predict and conceal," Thompson said, referring to comments gathered during the writing of "Original Sin," a book covering President Biden’s time in office.  Fox News Digital's Leo Briceno contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c80aeee6011c3f4e99d02 Caitlin Clark fans erupt at head coach Stephanie White after Fever blowout loss to Portland Fire te 2026-05-31T18:40:46.953Z Caitlin Clark fans erupt at head coach Stephanie White after Fever blowout loss to Portland Fire The Indiana Fever didn't just lose a basketball game Saturday night. They gave Caitlin Clark fans full-blown conspiracy theories to think about for the next few days (and perhaps beyond). The Fever were blasted by the Portland Fire, 100-84, in a game where Clark finished with just six points on 1-of-7 shooting and picked up five fouls in only 22 minutes. It was one of the ugliest nights of Clark's WNBA career, and it came in a game where Indiana never looked comfortable after the first few minutes. DAKICH: SPORTS MEDIA HAS CREATED AN ‘INDUSTRY’ OUT OF COMPLAINING ABOUT WHITE ATHLETES LIKE CAITLIN CLARK But the box score wasn't what sent Fever fans into a frenzy. It was head coach Stephanie White. More specifically, it was White's decision to pull Clark, Aliyah Boston and Lexie Hull in the middle of the first quarter after Indiana jumped out to an 8-2 lead. Portland quickly flipped the game with a 19-4 run, and the Fever never really recovered. By Sunday morning, many Clark fans on X weren't just criticizing White's rotations. Some were accusing her of actively trying to sabotage Clark. To be clear, there is no evidence White is trying to purposely undermine Caitlin Clark. That's an internet theory, not a fact. But this is also what happens when the WNBA's biggest star gets pulled while her team is rolling, the game immediately turns, and the coach's explanation doesn't satisfy the people watching. After the game, White was asked why she made the early substitutions. She said Boston is still on a minutes restriction and that Clark's removal was part of Indiana's normal rotation. "That's been our typical substitution pattern," White said. White added that Indiana didn't follow that pattern in a previous game against Golden State because the staff didn't want Raven Johnson in that environment without another ball handler on the floor. That explanation did not calm down Fever fans. One user wrote, "My hats off to you Stephanie White, it takes an utter genius to coach this bad, no challenges, no timeouts left for the end of 4 quarter, didn't get T'd up in protest of the shady refs... nothing." Another post that gained traction said, "Stephanie White has never taken accountability for a loss while coaching the Indiana Fever." A third fan went even further, writing that "Stephanie White has never been a good coach" and claiming, "To White, Clark is an enemy." Others simply called for White to be fired. That might sound extreme, and it is. But the frustration wasn't limited to bot-looking accounts with no profile pictures and fewer than 10 followers. The posts criticizing White's coaching decisions, rotations and accountability picked up real traction across Clark-heavy corners of X after the blowout. The timing of the first-quarter substitution was one of the biggest issues. Indiana opened with energy. Clark was on the floor. Boston was on the floor. Hull was on the floor. Then all three came out, and Portland immediately took control. White can point to patterns and minutes restrictions, and there is a reasonable basketball explanation for managing Boston's workload. But when you're coaching Clark, "that's what we usually do" is not going to land if the move helps turn an 8-2 lead into a double-digit deficit. That's the reality of the Caitlin Clark experience. Every substitution is dissected. Every timeout is judged. Every late injury report becomes a conspiracy. Every sideline conversation becomes body-language and lip-reading analysis. And Saturday night gave fans plenty to work with. Clark also got into foul trouble, which limited White's options. White said after the game that Portland did a good job attacking matchups, forcing Indiana into rotations and creating foul problems for the Fever's primary ball handlers. WNBA'S OFFICIATING OVERHAUL IS ALREADY DRAWING COMPLAINTS FROM PLAYERS AND COACHES ONE WEEK INTO SEASON But that only fueled another part of the criticism. Several fans pointed out that White didn't challenge calls against Clark that may have helped keep her out of foul trouble. A few of the foul calls against Clark appeared borderline, at best. That frustration only grew because Indiana didn't even use all of its challenges or timeouts in the game, leaving fans wondering why White didn't do more to protect her star guard when foul trouble became such a major factor. Clark didn't blame the officials. "Officiating wasn't our problem today," Clark said. She also admitted she has to defend better without fouling, saying she needs to do a better job staying straight up, keeping her matchup in front of her and moving her feet when teams hunt isolations against her. So, no, this wasn't all on White. Clark struggled. Indiana defended poorly. Portland shot it well and played with more urgency. Clark herself said Indiana's rotations were "a little bit slow" during Portland's huge third quarter. White also pointed to urgency after the game, saying the Fever have to be more active, aware and anticipatory when they rotate defensively. But fans aren't looking for a film breakdown after a blowout loss. They want someone to blame. And after Saturday night, that someone was White. The drama got even louder when a short sideline video started making the rounds on X. The clip appears to show White animated toward Clark during a Fever huddle. Then, it appears, White tells Clark to get out of the huddle and replaces her with Raven Johnson. Some users claimed the video was AI-generated because of a blue object near the end of the clip that looked strange to them. Others pushed back and argued the blue object was simply Clark's bench seat pad, not some AI glitch. OutKick reviewed the clip. From the available video, it looks like normal compressed sideline footage, not an obvious AI fabrication. That doesn't prove every caption or interpretation attached to it is accurate, and it doesn't confirm what was said in the huddle. In other words, the video is not proof of a Clark-White feud. It's proof that a bad loss plus a tense-looking clip plus a fan base already annoyed with the coach is a perfect recipe for WNBA internet chaos. There were some fans defending White, too. One post pushed back on the idea that she's a bad coach, pointing to her past success, including a WNBA Finals appearance with Indiana in 2015 and her 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year award with the Connecticut Sun. That's fair. White has a strong and lengthy coaching résumé. She has won in the league. She didn't suddenly forget basketball basics because Indiana lost a road game at Portland. But coaching Clark is different. Clark is the central business driver for the Fever and, in a lot of ways, for the entire WNBA. When she scores six points and Indiana gets run out of the gym by an expansion team, fans aren't going to just chalk it up to one bad night and move on with their lives. White shouldn't create her coaching strategy because people on social media don't like it. She clearly knows more about basketball and her own roster than random people yelling on the internet. That being said, White needs to better understand the assignment. She isn't coaching the 2015 version of the Indiana Fever anymore. This isn't the 2024 Connecticut Sun. This is the team with the league's biggest star, and the job comes with far more responsibility than White has likely ever faced in her coaching career, whether she realizes that or not. So she shouldn't be surprised when vague explanations, questionable timing and poor results stir up a firestorm of attention around her team. Sure, she's helped by the fact that the WNBA media largely avoids asking difficult questions, but as the attention grows, so too will the voices in those rooms. A SCREENSHOT HAS WNBA FANS ASKING: DID A PLAYER ENDORSE A THREAT TOWARD CAITLIN CLARK? The Fever's next game is against the Atlanta Dream, which means Clark and Angel Reese are about to share the floor again. That matchup already guarantees attention. After Saturday night, White's decisions might get just as much scrutiny as the rivalry itself. The sabotage accusation is ridiculous. White is paid to win games and her career depends on it. But fan frustration is real. White and the Fever have a Caitlin Clark problem right now, but it's not because Clark needs to be controlled. It's because Indiana has the most watched player in women's basketball, and the Fever keep giving her fans reasons to wonder whether the franchise knows exactly what to do with her. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c8098ee6011c3f4e99ce3 This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers te 2026-05-31T18:40:24.958Z This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c7e6aee6011c3f4e99caf NYPD commissioner 'proudly' leads Israel parade as grand marshal; Mamdani breaks tradition, avoids event te 2026-05-31T18:31:06.793Z NYPD commissioner 'proudly' leads Israel parade as grand marshal; Mamdani breaks tradition, avoids event The annual parade honoring Israel kicked off in New York City on Sunday without New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who earlier said he had chosen to skip the event, as his police commissioner led the parade as a grand marshal and other New York political leaders such as Gov. Kathy Hochul and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer attended. The Israel Day parade has always been a must-attend event for mayors, governors and other political leaders to celebrate the Jewish state with throngs of revelers who pack Fifth Avenue. Mamdani on Thursday told reporters at a news conference that he would not be attending. "I said on the campaign trail that I wouldn’t be attending the parade, and I’ve made my views on the Israeli government abundantly clear," the mayor said. MAMDANI WON'T ATTEND ISRAEL DAY PARADE, BREAKING DECADES-LONG MAYORAL TRADITION AMID ANTISEMITISM SURGE The city’s police commissioner, Jessica Tisch, who is Jewish, told reporters as she stood alongside Mamdani at the news conference that she would "proudly" march in the parade. Mamdani’s decision broke a long-standing tradition of mayors participating in the event. New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, who has long criticized Mamdani, called the mayor "anti-Israel" during his own news conference before the parade began. "I think that he's an anti-Semite. I think he's anti-Israel," Blakeman said of Mamdani. "One of the first things he did as mayor was he watered down the definition of antisemitism. He speaks out against Israel all the time." Blakeman said that while Mamdani "denigrates Israel," the mayor chooses to not speak out on countries that suppress human rights. DEM GOVERNOR CRITICIZES MAMDANI FOR NOT CONDEMNING 'BLATANTLY ANTISEMITIC' RHETORIC "Never says anything about places like Iran, Russia, China, places that really don't have the kind of human rights that Israel does," he said of the mayor. "So we don't want to see him marching here, because we don't want a wolf in sheep's clothing marching in our parade." Danny Danon, Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, said it was exciting to see thousands of people come out to celebrate Israel despite Mamdani’s decision to skip the parade. "While the mayor chose to boycott the event and turn his back on tens of thousands of Jews and supporters of Israel, the public came in droves to prove that the connection to Israel is stronger than any political campaign," Danon said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Anyone who thinks they can erase Israel or distance the Jewish community from this city saw a clear answer today on the streets of New York. No one will make us take down the Israeli flag. Not in New York, nor anywhere else in the world." Meanwhile, Hochul and Schumer were joined at the parade by other New York leaders like state Attorney General Leticia James. Speaking before the parade began, Schumer denounced what he called "an ugly resurgence" of antisemitism. "And now we are seeing an ugly resurgence of antisemitism across the world, driven by the same lies and libels that have tormented the Jewish people for generations," he said. "Except now they're transmitted at the speed of a fiber optic internet connection. In 30 seconds, lies are on your pocket phone. That's why a Jewish state is more important than ever, amtisemitism isn't going away. It always lingers, dormant in the shadows, waiting for the right conditions." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c7e56ee6011c3f4e99ca6 CNN panel erupts over Trump's $13M Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation after DOGE-era cuts te 2026-05-31T18:30:46.793Z CNN panel erupts over Trump's $13M Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation after DOGE-era cuts The multimillion-dollar price tag attached to President Donald Trump's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool made waves Saturday on CNN's "Table for Five" as panelists clashed over whether the project was a justified investment in the nation’s capital or a sign of misplaced priorities. Host Abby Phillips questioned the $13 million cost incurred so far by repairs to the Reflecting Pool, along with other renovations in D.C., including the White House's East Wing overhaul and the regilding of statues surrounding the Lincoln Memorial. "Is it just monopoly money to the president at this point? We just got through DOGE, when they fired, you know, a bunch of federal employees claiming that every penny mattered, and now nothing matters?" New York Post columnist Lydia Moynihan rebutted, touting the value of making Washington safer and more beautiful and comparing Trump's aesthetic resurfacing of the pool to former President Barack Obama's $35 million restructuring effort. "These are pennies when you consider what Democrats are proposing spending trillions of dollars [on]," she said. "There are things that we do every day, finding fraud, Trump Rx... There's all kinds of policies like that he's implementing that are good, and we're just not talking about them on this show." WATCH: TRUMP REVEALS FLASHY NEW COLOR FOR NATIONAL MALL'S REFLECTING POOL MAKEOVER By that point, the panel had erupted into argument, with guests speaking over one another. Journalist Touré pointed to Trump's statement that the federal government could not pay for childcare, the high cost of gas and the rising cost of the war with Iran. "Why would we do those things when we are at war, when we have a sinking economy?" he asked. "If you can't see that one is trillions and one is literally 13 million... So we should just let everything go to hell?" Moynihan responded. "I mean, should we not repair our roads either because it costs too much money?" CNN LIBERAL PANELIST ARGUES BILLIONS SPENT ON DEFENSE SHOULD GO TO HEALTH INSURANCE INSTEAD Touré fired back that that was "obviously not the other side of that dichotomy" before Phillips retook control of the table, stating that it came down to priorities and that the American people are asking themselves who and what Trump is prioritizing. "At the end of the day, it's the 250th anniversary of the U.S. It is good that we are prioritizing making D.C. safe, healthy, attractive," said former Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer. "Too bad we've got a hole where the East Wing was, though, right?" replied journalist John Avlon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c7e40ee6011c3f4e99c86 ‘This is fine’ artist KC Green reaches agreement with AI startup Artisan te 2026-05-31T18:30:24.793Z ‘This is fine’ artist KC Green reaches agreement with AI startup Artisan The startup has apparently taken down the ads using KC Green's "This is fine" meme. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c7beaee6011c3f4e99c56 AEW to hold Survival of the Fittest match for TBS Championship as 'Collision' ends in chaos te 2026-05-31T18:20:26.946Z AEW to hold Survival of the Fittest match for TBS Championship as 'Collision' ends in chaos All Elite Wrestling (AEW) star Willow Nightingale was forced to relinquish her TBS Championship due to an injury, which also forced her out of the Owen Hart Tournament. A new champion will be crowned in the near future as it was announced Saturday on "Collision" that a Survival of the Fittest match will take place in AEW for the first time. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Usually reserved for Ring of Honor, Survival of the Fittest is a multi-person elimination match where the last remaining competitor will be the winner. Competitors are eliminated as they get pinned. Ring of Honor’s Supercard of Honor featured a Survival of the Fittest match for the women’s world championship. Athena held onto the title in that match. The new champion will be crowned on the July 1 episode of "Dynamite." There will be six matches to determine the competitors who will later be in the match. The TBS Championship has been the equivalent of the TNT Championship as one of the top belts for the female competitors who are not in the main event title picture, per se. Nightingale held the title for 140 days after she defeated Mercedes Moné for the belt at "Dynamite: New Year’s Smash." It was her second reign as champion. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Chaos ends ‘Collision’ Konosuke Takeshita defeated Daniel Garcia to retain the AEW International Championship in his first title defense since he defeated Kazuchika Okada at Double or Nothing. But since Takeshita had been seemingly booted out of the Don Callis Family, the faction made their presence felt at the end of the match. Rocky Romero, Brian Cage, Lance Archer, Trent Baretta and a returning Jack Doyle were putting the hurt on Takeshita after the match. Meanwhile, Jon Moxley, who was on commentary for the match, was attacked by Shane Taylor, Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo. Fellow Death Riders member Marina Shafir also got in on the action. "Speedball" Mike Bailey, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O’Reilly and Roderick Strong rushed to the ring to help Takeshita. The brawl was ongoing as "Collision" went off the air. "Collision" match results: Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly def. Rocky Romero, Trent Baretta and Lance Archer to retain the AEW World Trios Championship. Tay Melo and Anna Jay survive Megan Bayne and Lena Kross in AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship eliminator match and earn shots at titles. Hazuki def. Maya World. Lee Moriarty def. Tim Bosby. Jon Moxley and Pac def. Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo. David Finley and Clark Connors def. Austin Gunn and Colten Gunn. Brian Cage and Jack Doyle def. Jimmy Wild and Tommy Mars Konosuke Takeshita def. Daniel Garcia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c79baee6011c3f4e99bfa Trump warns judge against sacrificing national security by blocking White House ballroom, drone base te 2026-05-31T18:11:06.704Z Trump warns judge against sacrificing national security by blocking White House ballroom, drone base President Donald Trump is warning against obstruction of the $400 million White House ballroom and rooftop drone base, directly calling out U.S. District Judge Richard Leon for giving in to a "serial plaintiff" and a "ridiculous lawsuit" putting U.S. national security at risk. "The DronePort at the White House Ballroom will be, perhaps, the most sophisticated anywhere in the World!" Trump wrote Sunday on Truth Social. "It will safeguard our Nation’s Capital, Washington, D.C., long into the future. "Judge Richard Leon should stop playing games with America’s Security!" Trump urged Leon to dismiss the lawsuit from a person he described as a "highly litigious woman," warning the judge would be "held responsible" if an attack hits the White House. FEDERAL JUDGE QUESTIONS TRUMP AUTHORITY ON WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM PROJECT "If anything happens, he will be held responsible for the Death and Destruction caused to our Country," Trump added. "He has already created enough problems by allowing 'Top Secret' information to be released and exposed based on a ridiculous lawsuit started by a highly litigious woman (serial plaintiff!) whose 'strolling,' in her opinion, will be disturbed by the new, desperately needed structure – In any event, a woman who has absolutely no STANDING! "With the advent of highly sophisticated, and powerful, modern day weaponry, we can no longer defend Washington, D.C., with rifles and pistols, alone. This ridiculous lawsuit must be dismissed, IMMEDIATELY!" Trump added. The post came as the Justice Department again pressed Leon to lift an injunction that has held up parts of the project, arguing in a court filing that a shooting outside a White House checkpoint earlier this month underscored the need for stronger security measures at the executive mansion. TRUMP PULLS BACK CURTAIN ON WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM’S FORTRESS-LIKE DEFENSES ABOVE AND DEEP BELOW "In light of the recent attacks against President Trump’s life — including two attempts in less than a month — the injunction entered by this Court for the benefit of a strolling woman, who filed suit against the East Wing Project long before she knew what was going to be built (This is a woman who is a known serial plaintiff throughout Washington, D.C.), and who has absolutely no standing, must be immediately vacated, and this suit, which is a complete embarrassment to our Country, must be dismissed," acting Attorney General Todd Blanche wrote in the five-page filing. "This is a terrible, tremendously harmful case to the United States of America, and all it stands for!" . The gunman who opened fire at the White House checkpoint was shot by officers and later died at a hospital. APPEALS COURT LETS TRUMP RESUME WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM CONSTRUCTION, SEEKS LOWER COURT CLARITY Leon ruled in April that Trump lacked the legal authority to build the ballroom without congressional approval. He issued an injunction halting "above-ground construction of the planned ballroom," though an appeals court quickly put that order on hold, allowing construction to continue until June. The lawsuit was brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a congressionally chartered nonprofit organization. The group has said it would not drop the case, even after the Justice Department cited a foiled attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in April as a reason to dissolve the injunction and dismiss the lawsuit. Trump previously disclosed that the ballroom project would include a rooftop drone base and a six-story underground military complex with a hospital and research facilities. During a tour with reporters , Trump said the ballroom’s roof would be built for military use and designed to withstand a direct attack. "The entire roof is built for military," Trump said. "They have a massive drone capacity. Not only is it drone-proof, if a drone hits it, it bounces off, it won’t have any impact. But it’s also meant as a drone port that would protect all of Washington." The proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom would dwarf the historic White House complex and has become a flashpoint in a broader fight over presidential authority, security spending and the preservation of historic federal buildings. WHITE HOUSE SAYS EAST WING DEMOLITION WAS NECESSARY DUE TO STRUCTURAL ISSUES Trump has argued that the ballroom is necessary to host large events of up to 1,000 people in a secure location, saying current White House entertainment spaces are too small. The White House has said the project’s security features include titanium fencing, hardened roofing, thick special glass and underground facilities. Trump told reporters the roof would be made of "impenetrable steel," and said the fencing was strong enough that "a bulldozer cannot knock it over." Leon has not yet ruled on the Justice Department’s latest request to dissolve the injunction and dismiss the case. Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c79a6ee6011c3f4e99bf1 Jessica Alba stuns in patterned bikini during passionate PDA with boyfriend Danny Ramirez te 2026-05-31T18:10:46.635Z Jessica Alba stuns in patterned bikini during passionate PDA with boyfriend Danny Ramirez Celebrities are bringing the summer heat to spring ahead of the season. Stars including Jessica Alba and Jessie James Decker enjoyed some time at the beach this week, whether they were showing off their athletic abilities or just lounging on the sand. Here are some of the hottest bikini and swimsuit photos from this week. JESSICA ALBA FLAUNTS TONED ABS IN BIKINI PHOTOS DURING MIAMI VACATION WITH BOYFRIEND DANNY RAMIREZ Jessica Alba was photographed enjoying some fun in the sun, and a lot of PDA, while on vacation in Miami, Florida. She and her boyfriend, Danny Ramirez, were spotted with their arms wrapped around each other and sharing multiple passionate kisses as they cooled off in the water. The actress opted for a black and white bikini, which she paired with sunglasses and a white wrap around her waist, while Ramirez wore a pair of tan swim shorts and a brown hat. In addition to splashing around in the water together, the two also relaxed together side by side on the lounge chairs, with Alba cozying up with a book and occasionally glancing up at Ramirez with a smile. Alba also posted a series of photos from the long weekend in an Instagram post on Wednesday. The photos showed her at an event celebrating famed soccer player, Lionel Messi, eating out with Ramirez and a bikini shot. "Long weekend vibes 👌🏽 Celebrated @leomessi x @kith x @adidas, enjoyed beach days and a little spa reset @thesetaimiamibeach and dinners that I’m still thinking about 🤤 10/10," she captioned the post. JESSICA ALBA STUNS IN REVEALING BIKINI SNAPS FROM LUXURY FAMILY GETAWAY In her bikini picture, Alba's toned stomach and legs are visible as she lounged on the sand at the beach with a drink in her hand, wearing a black and white patterned bikini bottom. Fans in the comments section couldn't help but gush over the "Fantastic Four" actress, with one writing, "The most beautiful woman in the world truly." Ramirez also took to the comments section, writing, "A dream weekend with you ❤️." Jessie James Decker and her husband, Eric Decker, showed off their athletic prowess in a new Instagram post featuring them doing acrobatics on the beach. In the video, Jessie, who is wearing a blue bikini, puts one foot on her husband's thigh and the other on his shoulder, hooking it around his neck, and stands up steadily while flashing her arm muscles at the camera. "Ok trust me… this was harder than it looks. I DOUBLE dog dare you to try for yourself and see 😆," Jessie wrote in the caption. The two accomplished the acrobatic trick while at the beach, with the crystal clear blue ocean shining behind them. Eric wore a matching blue swimsuit and baseball cap, while both accessorized with sunglasses. MEGAN MORONEY MAKES WAVES IN BLUE BIKINI AND CROSS NECKLACE DURING SUMMER BOAT DAY Fans in the comments section couldn't get over the couple's show of athleticism, with one writing, "Ok but you made this look so easy 😂😂," and another adding, "we just tried and this is so hard!! how did you make it look so easy!?" Carly Pearce took to Instagram to share a series of fun moments she's had in a big photo and video dump. The carousel of photos includes a number of mirror selfies taken backstage, either on her own or with her band, as well as behind-the-scenes shots of her on-stage, getting ice cream with her boyfriend, dancing to "Whoomp! (There It Is)" with one of her bandmates and a bikini picture. In the bikini picture, Pearce is seen lying on a green and white striped cushion on the water in a leopard-print bikini top with red accents and a gold hoop embellishment and black high-waisted bottoms. Her face is hidden in the shade and halfway out of frame as she gives the camera a slight smile. IRINA SHAYK STUNS IN BARELY-THERE BIKINIS DURING LUXURIOUS GETAWAY She also gave fans a peak at an awkward moment at the doctor's office, sharing a text she sent to her friend, reading, "Nothing like being butt naked during a skin exam and being told they love your song w Riley Green." "I also love your song with Riley green 🤷‍♀️," one fan wrote in the comments, while another added. "I genuinely want to know what your reaction was when they said that 🤣." A third commented on her beauty, writing, "Always beautiful!👏❤️." Irina Shayk shared "What’s been living in my camera roll…." with her Instagram followers in a new photo dump. Among the photos included in the slideshow getting her makeup done, posing for photos during a photoshoot, herself on the cover of magazines, Polaroids of her as well as her dog and one bikini mirror selfie. In the photo, the Victoria's secret model is standing in the middle of a living room with her hair in a loose updo covering her face with her phone as she takes a mirror selfie dressed in a tiny black bikini. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "BEAUTIFUL QUEEN! ICON," one fan wrote in the comments section. Another added, "Yes you're the best beautiful girl 🔥❤️." Kristin Cavallari strutted her stuff down the runway during the Shop Resa x Uncommon James fashion show during Miami Swim Week. The "Very Cavallari" star stunned on the catwalk in a snakeskin-print bikini, which showed off her muscular abs and arms, which she paired with a matching cover-up skirt tied around her waist. She accessorized the look with multiple bracelets, as well as layered necklaces, each with a different style, and gold earrings. Cavallari posted a video of her walking down the runway on her Instagram, captioning the post, "We did a thing." Fans were quick to flood the comments section with compliments, with one writing, "Kcav will always be THAT girl 😍🔥," and another adding, "The body is insane !!!!!😍😍😍😍." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Julianne Hough shared her take on the viral trend lip syncing and dancing to "The Puerto Rico Song" on Instagram. In her video, the "Dancing with the Stars" host started the clip in bed with an infrared light therapy mask on, before quickly throwing off the covers and revealing a black one-piece bathing suit with cutouts on the chest and a halter neckline. Throughout the video Hough is seen dancing on the staircase before taking the camera outside and showing her followers the picturesque ocean view from her yard as she dances on an outdoor dining table. "I swear girl you can make fun out of anything❣️," one fan wrote in the comment section. Another added, "Most beautiful woman in the world." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c7991ee6011c3f4e99bd8 Trump Is Dominating GOP Primary Elections. Does That Mean Victory in the Midterms? te 2026-05-31T18:10:25.265Z Trump Is Dominating GOP Primary Elections. Does That Mean Victory in the Midterms? Come November, the Republican Party will need the support of voters outside of President Trump’s base, many of whom are deeply dissatisfied with the economy and the Iran war. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c773bee6011c3f4e99b99 Frankie Valli, 92, abruptly cancels remainder of Four Seasons farewell tour to focus on his health te 2026-05-31T18:00:27.275Z Frankie Valli, 92, abruptly cancels remainder of Four Seasons farewell tour to focus on his health Frankie Valli has canceled the remainder of his Four Seasons' farewell tour amid ongoing health concerns. "I’m so sorry to disappoint the folks who have purchased tickets to my shows, but I have decided to take the rest of the year off from touring to focus on my health," the 92-year-old singer wrote on social media Friday. "I’m looking forward to getting healthy and seeing you all again soon. Thank you for all your good wishes." Valli, the frontman and only original member still performing with the Four Seasons, launched the farewell tour, "The Last Encores," in October 2023. Fans were quick to offer their support. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I am so glad that you are taking time to take care of yourself, wishing you and your wife some relaxation and some quiet time," one follower commented on Instagram. "Looking forward to seeing you next time." "No need to apologize. You've given us some of the greatest songs ever written. Take care of yourself," another wrote. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In 2024, Valli addressed fans after videos of his recent performances sparked concern among fans online. "I know there has been a lot of stuff on the internet about me lately so I wanted to clear the air," the musician said in a statement, via People magazine. "I am blessed to be 90 years old and still be doing what I love to do and as long as I am able, and audiences want to come see me, I am going to be out there performing as I always. I absolutely love what I do. And I know we put on a great show because our fans are still coming out in force and the show still rocks." "How do we do the show?! The Four Seasons sound was always about layering vocals and instruments," he explained. "We use our 60 years of experience so we sound like the records. I sing, I have singers who sing, great arrangements…. everything. I get a chuckle from the comments wondering if someone forcing me to go on stage. Nobody has ever made me do anything I didn’t want to do." "I plan to be doing shows as long as I can, delivering that great Four Seasons sound. Like that line in ‘Jersey Boys,’ I’m like that bunny on TV, that just keeps going and going and going. Chasing the music." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c7032ee6011c3f4e99afd Trump Is Dominating G.O.P. Primaries. Does That Mean Victory in the Midterms? te 2026-05-31T17:30:26.551Z Trump Is Dominating G.O.P. Primaries. Does That Mean Victory in the Midterms? Come November, the Republican Party will need the support of voters outside of President Trump’s base, many of whom are deeply dissatisfied with the economy and the Iran war. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c6df0ee6011c3f4e99ac7 Knicks star shares how Jeremy Lin's rise influenced team fandom: 'Second to none' te 2026-05-31T17:20:48.623Z Knicks star shares how Jeremy Lin's rise influenced team fandom: 'Second to none' Jeremy Lin owned a few months of the NBA season in 2012 and gave New York Knicks fans a feeling they hadn’t experienced in quite a while – hope. Even though Lin, Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire never produced a championship or NBA Finals appearance, it was still a pivotal moment for the team to get back to relevance after being out of the spotlight since 1999. This year’s iteration of the Knicks is doing the same. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and others have led New York back to its first NBA Finals appearance since the 1998-99 season with hopes of winning their first title since 1973. Towns, who grew up in New Jersey, said Friday that Lin was the one who made him a Knicks fan. He was in high school as "Linsanity" took over basketball. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I truly want to give a shoutout to Jeremy Lin because he really made me a Knicks fan and had me at Modell’s," Towns said, via the New York Post. "It was crazy trying to find his jersey. I have so much love for Jeremy Lin, he’s one of my favorite Knicks of all time, one of my favorite players of all time. "He made me so passionate about the Knicks. It’s crazy now that I’m in this position, in this chair, talking to you guys as a Knicks player. (They) showed me the other day Jeremy Lin on social [media], for him to even mention me was kind of crazy because the love I have for him and what he’s done for me and my Knicks fandom is second to none." Towns added that his parents helped him gravitate toward Knicks fandom over the Brooklyn Nets. Now, Towns will be four wins away from New York infamy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c6ddbee6011c3f4e99aaf The Wars, Raids and Airstrikes Under Trump te 2026-05-31T17:20:27.034Z The Wars, Raids and Airstrikes Under Trump The United States has been involved in many military operations around the world since President Trump returned to office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c6b84ee6011c3f4e99a79 DAVID MARCUS: Establishment Dems turn on Graham Platner, but it's way too late te 2026-05-31T17:10:28.398Z DAVID MARCUS: Establishment Dems turn on Graham Platner, but it's way too late The world learned this week that Graham Platner, the Maine Democrat all but set to win his party's Senate primary next month, has been sexting up to 12 women in the past few years while married. For Platner, this just added to his Cadillac Mountain of scandals. You are likely familiar with the fact that the so-called oyster farmer has a Nazi tattoo that he covered up only after lying about knowing its meaning. He also has a long history off-color Reddit posts, including remarks blaming women for being raped. What was most telling about these sordid new sexting revelations wasn’t that it exposed Platner as a creep. We already knew that. It was that the leak came from a fellow Democrat. The party may be starting to realize they have created a Marxist monster they can’t control. NEW WEBSITE PUTS PLATNER ON NOTICE BY AMPLIFYING SCANDALS: 'ONE RED FLAG AFTER ANOTHER' Over the past several days, there has started to be what looks like an effort by establishment Democrats to tank socialist Platner’s campaign, even though his Democratic opponent, Gov. Janet Mills has dropped out and polls show the bearded blowhard leading incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election. We have known for some time now that Platner is not exactly the poster child for impulse control, so why now? Why did a Democratic insider who had worked for him suddenly reveal secrets that Platner’s wife had originally flagged to the campaign? One hint is that this opposition research drop, or in this case "same team" research drop, came just days after Rep. Jake Auchincloss D-MA, called Platner’s shenanigans, including the Third Reich ink, "disqualifying." DEMOCRAT CONGRESSMAN SLAMS GRAHAM PLATNER'S NAZI-LINKED TATTOO AS 'DISQUALIFYING' While Auchincloss eventually walked it back a bit, saying that beating Collins and winning the Senate is a priority, this was quite an attack for what looked like a settled primary. Of course, maverick Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman has been warning of Platner’s unfitness for office for months. On Saturday, he told me of the new scandal, in very Millennial style. "P-Hustle got his Swalwell-On sending sexually explicit texts to a dozen women as a newlywed," Fetterman wrote. "There’s never a slow comms day for Question Hound Democrats." KNIVES OUT FOR FETTERMAN: MAVERICK SENATOR JOINS LONG LINE OF DEMS PUNISHED FOR BREAKING FROM LEFT Question hound is the iconic meme in which a dog sits in a cafe on fire saying, "This is fine."    One thing we also saw last week was that New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani, who like Platner is a member of Sen. Bernie Sanders I-VT merry band of communists, endorsed a Muslim socialist over veteran Democratic Bronx Rep. Adriano Espaillat, who Madman Mamdani had previously promised to back. It sure seems like establishment Democrats are realizing that if they choose to coddle these communists, as so many have been doing, it won’t protect them from being primaried by progressive lunatics, and quite possibly losing, as Mills did. DAVID MARCUS: RISE OF MARXISM IS A HYRDRA DEMOCRATS CREATED BUT CAN'T CONTROL Platner’s backers in the party, many of them the same people who propelled Zohran to success, are circling the wagons around their guy. They say the leaking aide committed a terrible act of betrayal, and with a straight face, suggest Platner is the victim in all this. There are two problems with this. One is that voters don’t care about internal campaign disputes. Nobody watches that much CSPAN. The second is that, this time, after Democratic Socialists have swallowed so much of the party, the Establishment seems set to strike back. Lines are being drawn in this battle for the soul of the party of Jefferson and Jackson. This week emerging party star Rep. Ro Khana, D-Calif., will campaign with Platner, and so far, he is standing by his man, despite the latest allegations and near certainty of more dropping shoes. DAVID MARCUS: HASAN PIKER, USEFUL IDIOT FASHIONISTAS WANT TO MAKE AMERICA INTO COMMIE CUBA Platner also will have the support of communist podcaster Hasan Piker, who increasingly is the leading spokesman for the party. Let's be honest, who do you hear more from these days, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, or Piker? There are rumors of plots afoot to replace Platner on the ballot by November, perhaps with Mills, but this seems like a pipe dream, an effort to save the seat for sanity that comes a day late and a dollar short. Everywhere you look across the country, the far left is in the ascendancy in the Democratic Party. It finally looks like old-school Democrats are noticing, as their own political safety falls into the crosshairs of the Democratic Socialists. Make no mistake, the communists are just a cycle or two from completely controlling the Democratic Party, if they don’t already. This is bad news for our nation, but sadly, this last-minute effort by the establishment to derail Platner seems doomed. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c6940ee6011c3f4e99a35 Why NATO’s defense spending imbalance lasted for decades te 2026-05-31T17:00:48.872Z Why NATO’s defense spending imbalance lasted for decades This is part five of a series examining the challenges confronting the NATO alliance. For more than three decades, the U.S. carried the largest share of NATO's military burden while many European allies spent far less on defense than Washington wanted. The imbalance survived the Cold War, multiple U.S. administrations and repeated debates over burden sharing. Only in recent years — following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and renewed pressure from President Donald Trump — have many NATO members begun significantly increasing defense spending. So why did the gap persist for so long? Defense analysts say the answer lies in a combination of post-Cold War optimism, domestic political priorities and an American defense umbrella that convinced much of Europe it could safely spend less on defense without sacrificing its security. GLOBAL SYSTEM TOOK ADVANTAGE OF AMERICA ON TRADE AND DEFENSE. THAT FREE RIDE IS OVER "For much of the post–Cold War period, it is fair to say that Europeans underinvested in defense, partly because threats were low, and partly because a series of U.S. presidents did everything they could to convince Europeans that we would stay there forever," Barry Posen, a professor of political science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, told Fox News Digital. The collapse of the Soviet Union reinforced that mindset.  With the primary threat NATO had been created to deter suddenly gone, governments across Europe moved to collect a so-called "peace dividend," redirecting resources toward domestic priorities and away from their militaries. Between 1992 and 1999, defense spending among European NATO members fell 22%, helping establish a pattern of underinvestment that would persist for decades even as the United States maintained troops in Europe and continued serving as NATO's ultimate security backstop. GERMANY UNVEILS NEW INCENTIVES TO BOOST MILITARY RECRUITMENT AMID GROWING RUSSIA THREAT As defense spending declined, many European governments expanded or maintained social welfare systems that consumed a growing share of public budgets. Programs such as healthcare, pensions and higher education became deeply embedded in domestic politics, often making them harder to cut than military spending. With the U.S. continuing to provide the bulk of NATO's military power, many governments faced little immediate pressure to reverse course. Critics of the alliance's spending imbalance argued that American taxpayers were effectively subsidizing Europe's security, allowing allies to devote a larger share of public resources to domestic priorities. The result was what some defense analysts describe as a "moral hazard" problem: because the U.S. commitment to NATO was viewed as ironclad, allies could spend less on their own militaries without facing the full consequences of those decisions. NATO CHIEF WARNS EUROPE CAN’T DEFEND ITSELF WITHOUT US AS TENSIONS RISE OVER GREENLAND Over time, that dynamic became self-reinforcing. As European militaries shrank, many allies grew increasingly dependent on American capabilities ranging from logistics and intelligence to missile defense, strategic airlift and nuclear deterrence. "We are still having a strong, conventional U.S. presence in Europe," NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said earlier in 2026, "and, of course, the nuclear umbrella as our ultimate guarantor." American frustration over burden sharing is nearly as old as NATO itself. In 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned European allies that "the American well can run dry" and pressed them to assume a larger share of the alliance's defense burden. The issue resurfaced repeatedly over the following decades as successive administrations sought greater European contributions to collective defense. The concern persisted long after the Cold War. In a blunt 2011 farewell speech in Brussels, then-War Secretary Robert Gates warned of a "dim if not dismal future" for NATO if European governments continued underinvesting in their militaries. Gates cautioned that there would be "dwindling appetite and patience" among American lawmakers and taxpayers to bear a disproportionate share of the alliance's defense costs. Yet despite decades of warnings, the underlying incentives changed little.  Washington repeatedly reaffirmed its commitment to NATO and maintained a large military presence on the continent, reducing pressure on allies to rapidly increase defense spending. "Every administration has been pushing allies to spend more money on their own defense," former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Europe and NATO Jim Townsend told Fox News Digital. The issue gained renewed urgency after Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, when NATO established a benchmark for members to spend at least 2% of GDP on defense. While spending gradually increased, progress remained uneven across the alliance. "Nations slowly began going to that. But it's been slow," Townsend said. For years, burden-sharing disputes followed a familiar pattern: American officials urged allies to spend more, European leaders promised improvements and NATO continued to rely heavily on American military power. What finally broke that cycle, Townsend said, was the combination of Russia's growing aggression and Trump's willingness to challenge assumptions that had shaped the alliance for decades. "What really woke everyone up were two things," Townsend said. "One was the 2022 invasion by Putin the second time. And then the second was Trump." Unlike previous presidents, Trump openly questioned whether the United States should defend allies that failed to meet defense spending commitments. During his first term and again during his return to office, Trump argued that NATO members were taking advantage of American taxpayers and suggested U.S. protection should not be unconditional. Whether European leaders viewed Trump's approach as pressure, a warning or a negotiating tactic, it altered assumptions that had shaped the alliance since the end of the Cold War and accelerated a debate that had simmered for decades. The shift culminated at NATO's summit in The Hague, where allies agreed to a new goal of spending 5% of GDP on defense and defense-related investments by 2035. The agreement marked a dramatic leap from NATO's long-standing 2% benchmark and reflected a growing consensus that the alliance faced a far more dangerous security environment than the one that emerged after the Soviet Union's collapse. The agreement also signaled that many allies had come to the same conclusion American presidents had voiced for decades: the post-Cold War era of reduced military spending was over. TRUMP PUSHED NATO TO SPEND BIG — NOW COMES THE HARDER QUESTION: CAN EUROPE ACTUALLY FIGHT? But analysts caution that rebuilding military power is far more complicated than increasing budgets. Europe remains dependent on the U.S. for capabilities ranging from air defense and logistics to intelligence and defense industrial capacity, Townsend said. Even as governments commit more money to defense, translating those investments into military readiness will take years. John Byrne of Concerned Veterans for America said the challenge extends beyond equipment and spending levels. "They don’t have the experience," Byrne told Fox News Digital, referring to the decades in which large multinational military commands were overwhelmingly led by American officers. Running large coalition military operations requires years of institutional knowledge and leadership experience, he said — something that cannot be rebuilt overnight. "You can buy equipment," Byrne said. "You can’t instantly buy command experience." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c692cee6011c3f4e99a2c 'Alaskan Bush People' star Matt Brown found dead in Washington state river at the age of 42 te 2026-05-31T17:00:28.945Z 'Alaskan Bush People' star Matt Brown found dead in Washington state river at the age of 42 This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 800-273-TALK (8255). Matt Brown, who appeared in Discovery Channel's "Alaskan Bush People," has died. He was 42. On Saturday, his brother, Bear Brown, took to social media to confirm Matt had been found dead after authorities had recovered a body from a Washington state river. "They found a body in the river a few hours ago, and it was positively identified as being Matt," Bear said in a TikTok video. Bear confirmed their brother Noah was the one to positively identify Matt. GRANGER SMITH'S WIFE SHARES DETAILS OF HIS NEAR-SUICIDE ATTEMPT FOLLOWING SON'S DROWNING "I would have never suspected he would have hurt himself, honestly. He struggled for a long time, as I've mentioned, and I worried he was going to end up, like, OD'd or something like that. I didn't think he would hurt himself." "It does look as though the injury is self-inflicted," he continued. "Obviously, the coroner and stuff still has to look at him and stuff, but I thought that you guys should know that it is him." According to Page Six, the Okanogan County Sheriff's Office deputies responded Wednesday after receiving a 911 call from a witness who reported seeing a man sitting in a shallow section of the river. The caller later reported hearing a sound and finding the man face down in the water before he was swept away by the current. A firearm was reportedly recovered from the area where the man was last seen, according to the outlet. In the TikTok video, Bear urged fans to be respectful of his family's privacy during this time. "Please be respectful to the family, to my mom [Ami Brown] especially," he said. "Please don’t attack my mom. Mom cares very much for Matt and always has." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Matt starred on "Alaskan Bush People" from 2014 to 2019, when he stepped away amid his addiction struggles. During an interview with People in 2016, Matt opened up about his drinking, saying, "I could see myself spiraling." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I started drinking lightly and then it got to be more and more," he told the outlet. "That’s when I saw the problem around the corner, and I didn’t want to be one of those guys." "There was a lot of anxiety. It took a couple days to work up the guts to tell my parents," he continued. "But their support was unbelievable. It instantly made me feel better and like I could be successful on this journey." After completing 35 days of treatment, Matt told the outlet he had gained a new perspective on life. "I learned a lot about myself in those 35 days. I’ve turned my weakness into a strength," he said. "In life, we all get lost every now and then and have to find our way back." This is not the first time the Brown family has been hit by tragedy.  Billy Brown, patriarch of the Brown family, died in 2021 after suffering a seizure. He was 68. "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved patriarch Billy Brown passed away last night after suffering from a seizure," the family said, per the outlet. "He was our best friend — a wonderful and loving dad, granddad and husband and he will be dearly missed." "He lived his life on his terms, off the grid and off the land and taught us to live like that as well," Bear wrote on Instagram at the time. "We plan to honor his legacy going forward, and to continue with his dream. We ask for privacy and prayers during this painful time. God Bless Everyone!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c6742ee6011c3f4e999fa Letter to the Editor: What comes for Abrego-Garcia? te 2026-05-31T16:52:18.951Z Letter to the Editor: What comes for Abrego-Garcia? After reading "Judge dismisses Abrego-Garcia case" (May 26th), I am curious as to what is next for Abrego-Garcia. Will he sue the administration for 1.8 billion dollars to provide recompense for all he and his family have been through for… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c672dee6011c3f4e999f1 Letter to the Editor: Brewery prices in Flagstaff bad for the customer te 2026-05-31T16:51:57.436Z Letter to the Editor: Brewery prices in Flagstaff bad for the customer I recently sat down in one of the Flagstaff breweries. One person was complaining about the price of gasoline at nearly $5. I ordered my pint and the bartender asked for $8. Got me thinking about how many thousands of… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c6717ee6011c3f4e999e8 Letter to the Editor: Wealth inequality weakens our democracy te 2026-05-31T16:51:35.992Z Letter to the Editor: Wealth inequality weakens our democracy Wealth inequality in the United States has reached levels that should concern every American. While millions of working families struggle to afford housing, healthcare, childcare and higher education, while a small percentage of the population continues to accumulate enormous wealth… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c6702ee6011c3f4e999df Four-day youth summit to focus on Route 66 stewardship te 2026-05-31T16:51:14.545Z Four-day youth summit to focus on Route 66 stewardship The four-day program, scheduled for June 1 to 4, will be held at historic places associated with Route 66 including Flagstaff, Williams, Kingman and the Grand Canyon National Park. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c66e8ee6011c3f4e999bd Trump expands Turkey ambassador's diplomatic role, adding Iraq, Syria amid Middle East tensions te 2026-05-31T16:50:48.233Z Trump expands Turkey ambassador's diplomatic role, adding Iraq, Syria amid Middle East tensions U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack is getting expanded duties from President Donald Trump to serve as special envoy to Syria and Iraq as the administration tries to forge lasting peace in the Middle East. "I am pleased to announce that United States Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack, who has done an outstanding job, will be named Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and, likewise, Special Presidential Envoy to Iraq, as we advance our strategic cooperation with the Governments of Syria and Iraq, our relationship with them continues to grow," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Sunday. Syria, a longtime Iranian terrorist proxy battleground, has moved to make peace with the Trump administration and Israel in recent years. It has largely been moved in that direction with the guidance of Turkey, the northern neighbor of Iraq and Syria. "Tom will remain Ambassador to Türkiye, and operate with the full backing of the United States Department of State," Trump's post continued. "We greatly appreciate the work that Tom Barrack has done, and his continued willingness to serve our Country." US AMBASSADOR BARRACK NAMED SPECIAL ENVOY TO SYRIA AMID SANCTIONS RELIEF PLAN The announcement came as Washington remains locked in high-stakes negotiations with Iran and as Tehran’s Revolutionary Guards launched new attacks on separatist groups in northern Iraq, according to Reuters. Barrack’s expanded assignment places him at the center of several overlapping pressure points in the region: the future of U.S. engagement with Syria, the stability of Iraq, Turkey's role as a regional power broker and the broader fallout from the U.S.-Iran conflict. The move also follows earlier reporting that Barrack had already been playing a major role in Syria policy, including discussions involving Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the administration’s approach to Damascus. TRUMP TENTATIVELY MAKING PEACE WITH IRAN, BUT POTENTIAL FUTURE STRIKES REMAIN AS LEVERAGE Trump’s announcement landed during a tense weekend for U.S. diplomacy. The president has not announced a final decision on a proposed Iran agreement, and recent reports said he requested changes to a draft deal negotiated by his envoys, including tougher provisions related to Iran’s nuclear materials. Trump said in a Fox News interview that he was "in no hurry" to finalize a deal with Tehran, while warning the U.S. could resume military action if negotiations fail. War Secretary Pete Hegseth also said the U.S. military remained poised to resume strikes against Iran. The administration’s core peace demands have centered on preventing Iran from developing or acquiring nuclear weapons, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and securing terms that Trump has described as tougher than earlier proposals. The Strait of Hormuz remains a central point of contention because of its importance to global energy shipments. The northern Iraq strikes underscored the risk that the conflict could continue to spill across borders even as diplomacy continues. Iranian forces have repeatedly targeted Kurdish opposition groups based in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, accusing them of threatening Iran’s security. Those attacks have placed additional pressure on Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government while complicating U.S. efforts to stabilize Iraq. Barrack, a longtime Trump ally and businessman, is now expected to help manage U.S. relationships with three countries that sit at the heart of the administration’s Middle East strategy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c66d4ee6011c3f4e999b4 Man arrested in the early morning hours for going pants down and 'chimichanga out' near Florida Taco Bell te 2026-05-31T16:50:28.234Z Man arrested in the early morning hours for going pants down and 'chimichanga out' near Florida Taco Bell Going pants down, "chimichanga out" outside of a Taco Bell isn’t the sort of early morning antics that nine times out of 10 employees of the fast-food restaurant are going to find amusing. That doesn’t even take into account a possible strategy for making such an attempt. Why would you ALLEGEDLY expose yourself near the side door of a Florida Taco Bell around 1 a.m. on a Thursday morning? And why would you do so when you’re in possession of a pet fish? If you’re not worried about yourself, have you no concern for what could become of your fish? It's unlikely we ever get any answers to those questions. Here's what we do know thanks to the reporting of WFTV 9. Brandon Irizarry, 28, was arrested early Thursday morning on charges of having his pants pulled down outside of the local Taco Bell. THONG-WEARING ELDERLY MAN DIDN’T DO HIMSELF ANY FAVORS BY TELLING AN OFFICER TO "JUMP ROPE FOR ME, BABY DOLL" The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office described him as being "chimichanga out" when deputies arrived on the scene. They say he had multiple pairs of pants pulled down and that he didn’t appear to be aware that police were on the scene. When he realized deputies were there, he attempted to cover himself up. By that time, deputies had seen enough. Irizarry was arrested, charged with unlawful exposure of sexual organs and transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "In Flagler County, if you can’t keep your business inside your pants, you’ll find yourself at the Green Roof Inn, swimming with different company than your fish," Sheriff Rick Staly said in a statement about the arrest. As for the fish, which was reportedly found swimming in a plastic container in Irizarry’s backpack, it was taken to the Flagler County Humane Society. The betta fish deputies named "Baja Blast" is "doing great" according to humane society staff. The sheriff’s office, which had a good time with this one, issued a friendly reminder to locals by joking that their late-night Taco Bell runs should have a "a receipt, maybe some regret, but not a booking number." This is a sheriff's office that cares about the community it serves. Keeping your chimichanga in your pants at Taco Bell is the moral of this story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c6498ee6011c3f4e9997e Tending many flags: ASU men’s golf showcases rich international history te 2026-05-31T16:40:56.398Z Tending many flags: ASU men’s golf showcases rich international history CARLSBAD, Calif. – Michael Mjaaseth and Fifa Laopakdee offer differing takes on why the Arizona State men’s golf roster features five international players. Laopakdee credits the team’s social media accounts. “They have a very good social media platform, and we can check how ASU is as a program,” Laopakdee said. “That’s enough for me to trust the program.” Mjaaseth, who is Norwegian, credits the vastly different weather from his home nation. “You’re not playing golf the whole year, so you’re kind of all wintry,” Mjasseth said of Norway. “You’re hitting into a net or a simulator, so you’re just kind of not seeing the ball or not feeling any grass.” Whatever the genesis of the Sun Devils’ roster makeup, the international flavor is on display this weekend and beyond at the NCAA Division I men’s golf championship at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California. Five of the nine players on the roster are international students, with two participating in this year’s NCAA championship. Sun Devils coach Matt Thurmond is proud that ASU attracts so many international prospects to compete at the highest level of collegiate golf, but he noted that this is a long-running tradition at ASU. “For 60, 70 years, ASU’s been producing world class golfers and having big success,” Thurmond said. “They’ve been all over the PGA Tour, Live, and various versions of the European Tour. You’re gonna find Sun Devils wherever there’s great golf being played.” Mjaaseth, a senior, and Laopakdee, a junior, have been the engine of this roster for the last few seasons. Mjaaseth is from Oslo, while Laopakdee was born in Rayong, Thailand. “It’s good that we have different cultures trying to fit into one,” Laopakdee said. “I feel like it makes a team better when you have such culture from here, there, different places, and we try to bond into one kind of community. We did a great job with that, and it created a very positive environment.” While the Sun Devils’ social media accounts were a plus, Laopakdee knew that he wanted to play in North America. “My goal was always to play college golf,” he said. “That was my path I chose since I was young.” Mjasseth has been to the NCAA championships three times in his four years with Arizona State. He was named to the freshman All-America team in 2022-23, earning All-American honors again as a junior at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. “I was open to my impact, but I guess I surprised myself a little bit, coming in,” Mjasseth said. “It’s my third NCAA championship. It feels good to be back here. It’s a little different — more people in the back of the course, more action. It’s fun.” Mjasseth, ranked as the 11th best collegiate golfer according to the PGA Tour University rankings, was 1-over-par through the first two rounds in Carlsbad. Laopakdee sat at 10-over after two rounds. While the Sun Devils compete to win championships and there is little doubt about the passion they have for the game, Laopakdee said that sometimes, the best way to progress is to take a step back from the spotlight and be together as a team. “Maybe we should go do something without any golfing — go to the beach, play some bowling, just have some good team bonding outside of golf,” he said. “Just stick to the process, stay present mentally, and let the result take care of itself.” Thurmond fully supports this holistic approach “We bowl, we mini-putt, we go to shows,” he said. “Just normal things that people do.” Thurmond said he is honored to have the opportunity to coach this group. He believes that the team environment affords them the chance to make lifelong friends. The mix of cultures represents the type of program he wants to run. “They know that there’s a lot of great places in the world,” Thurmond said. “They know that there’s a lot of great people in the world, and they learn a lot about each other. They travel to each other’s homes, their roommates get to know each other’s families, cultures, religions, and languages. It’s just a beautiful thing.” When Round 2 of the 2026 NCAA men’s golf championship wrapped up on Saturday, No.13 Arizona State found itself in 19th place heading into the pivotal cut day. In order to earn a chance to play on, the Sun Devils will need to crack the top 15.  “The mistake would be to focus on the 15-team cut line,” Thurmond said. “Who cares about that? We need to get into match play. We need to have two good days, and we’ll be right there.” After two days, junior Connor Williams was tied for fourth on the individual leaderboard. He sat at 7-under-par after a stellar 6-under round on Friday, three strokes off the lead set by Arizona’s Filip Jakubcik. The individual champion will be crowned Monday, with the team championship decided on Wednesday. The Sun Devils were scheduled to tee off at 12:12 p.m. on Sunday. The post Tending many flags: ASU men’s golf showcases rich international history appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c6483ee6011c3f4e99971 Search for suspect underway after shooting involving deputies in Pima County te 2026-05-31T16:40:35.985Z Search for suspect underway after shooting involving deputies in Pima County Authorities are searching for a male suspect after a shooting involving Pima County Sheriff deputies in southern Arizona near Naomi and Kinney roads. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c6223ee6011c3f4e998fb Bryson DeChambeau admits to turning to AI to help fix his swing after struggles at LIV Golf Korea te 2026-05-31T16:30:27.190Z Bryson DeChambeau admits to turning to AI to help fix his swing after struggles at LIV Golf Korea Bryson DeChambeau may have finished third in LIV Golf's latest event in South Korea, but that doesn't mean he's pleased with his game. DeChambeau, who won back-to-back LIV events in March, found himself one shot back of the lead after the opening two rounds in South Korea, but put together a disappointing third round at 1-over par. As is often the case for DeChambeau after what he deems to be a lackluster performance, it turned into a long night on the driving range searching for something. The two-time U.S. Open champion has made it a habit of spending incredibly long hours on the practice tee surrounded by a handful of members on his support staff, which apparently has a new member nowadays, but one that isn't technically real. BRYSON DECHAMBEAU EXPLAINS WHY HE HIT NEARLY 400 GOLF BALLS ON AUGUSTA RANGE AFTER MASTERS PRACTICE ROUND Speaking with reporters after his final-round 65 on Sunday, DeChambeau said he spent quite a while the previous night speaking with artificial intelligence, trying to improve his swing. "I spent some long hours on the range trying to figure some stuff out and I was talking to AI quite a bit last night trying to go through some different physics principles that makes the club turn over, having some alpha torque and gamma torque put in there," DeChambeau shared. "I was like, what makes that possibly do that, and was talking about just grip pressure and tension." Late-night torque and grip talk with AI. Professional golf sure is something in the year 2026. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! DeChambeau went into a bit more detail about his chat with AI, explaining that, since he didn't figure out what to do with his swing on his own, the AI essentially served as a swing coach. "I was slamming the club in the ground trying to figure out what to do. I was frustrated. Been trying everything in my body. I didn't actually figure it out on the range," DeChambeau continued. "I went back and started talking to Gemini and trying to figure out just what it could be to passively make the club turn over. Hands just felt like they were moving forward like this and I couldn't get the club to turn over. Even if I tried to stop it here, it still wouldn't turn over." It's hard to say that DeChambeau's conversation with AI had any effect on his final round, but it's equally as difficult to say that it did any damage, given that his final-round 65 tied for the low score of the day. DeChambeau has had a strong year on the LIV circuit with a pair of wins and two solo third-place finishes, but missed the cut at both the Masters and PGA Championship. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c5ff3ee6011c3f4e998b8 Ex-prisoner who became mayor and pastor credits faith-based program with giving him second chance te 2026-05-31T16:21:07.674Z Ex-prisoner who became mayor and pastor credits faith-based program with giving him second chance A man who served two prison sentences before becoming a pastor and mayor said a faith-based prison ministry helped transform his life and break his family's cycle of crime and incarceration. Jermaine Wilson became involved with drugs at an early age while growing up in a home marked by addiction and incarceration. His father struggled with drug addiction and spent time behind bars. Wilson was first sent to prison at 15 for robbery. Searching for acceptance and purpose, Wilson later became involved in gang activity and was sentenced to prison again at 19 for drug dealing. As a new father sitting alone in a maximum-security prison cell in Leavenworth County, Kansas, Wilson said he realized he was on track to pass his family's cycle of incarceration onto his 8-month-old son. THE CHILDREN WE LEFT BEHIND: A RECKONING WITH AMERICA’S GROWING FATHERLESSNESS "My father had been to prison, my brother was in prison, my sister was in jail. I knew if I didn't change my life, my son was going to end up going to prison," Wilson told Fox News Digital. "And so, I wanted to break that cycle of crime and incarceration. And that's when I cried out to God and said, 'God, I need help.'" Wilson said he was soon introduced to Prison Fellowship, a Christian prison ministry founded by late Watergate figure Chuck Colson after his own incarceration. After enrolling in the yearlong Prison Fellowship Academy program, Wilson said he began to unlearn destructive patterns of thinking while developing values such as accountability, responsibility, integrity and community. AMANDA KNOX SAYS CATHOLIC PRIEST ‘SAW MY HUMANITY’ IN PRISON, HELPED RESTORE FAITH IN HERSELF Through relationships built with other men in the program, Wilson said he found the support system he needed to become a better man and father. A few months later, he gave his life to Christ. "It was the accountability piece that really helped me and shaped me and motivated me to be the man that I am today," Wilson said. "But ultimately it's because I surrendered and gave my life to Christ. That's when the transformation started to take place, not just in my mind but also inside of my heart as well." In 2009, Wilson graduated from the academy and transferred to a minimum-security facility, where he continued attending Bible studies, meeting with counselors and mentoring other inmates. Wilson said Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree program also helped reconnect him with his family while he was incarcerated. The ministry allows incarcerated parents to provide Christmas gifts to their children through local churches. Wilson said his son received a gift and handwritten note from him during his first Christmas in prison, which helped restore communication with his then-longtime girlfriend, Jessica, and their son. "The church did more than just deliver a present," Wilson said. "The presence of God showed up through that gift." I WENT FROM PREACHER’S KID TO METH ADDICT — THEN EVERYTHING CHANGED Wilson said Jessica later became a Christian after seeing the changes in his life and character while he was incarcerated. The couple eventually married after his release from prison. Following his release, Wilson became a community leader, ordained pastor and two-time mayor of Leavenworth, Kansas. He now serves as a mission ambassador for Prison Fellowship. Wilson's story comes as Prison Fellowship marks its 50th anniversary and celebrates a major milestone for its prison ministry work. The organization recently became the first nonprofit to receive an evidence-based recidivism reduction designation from the Federal Bureau of Prisons for its Prison Fellowship Academy program. Heather Rice-Minus, the president and CEO of Prison Fellowship told Fox News Digital that a Texas Department of Criminal Justice study found inmates enrolled in the Prison Fellowship Academy had a recidivism rate of less than 6%. The study also found academy graduates were more than 50% less likely to return to prison than comparable inmates with similar criminal histories who did not complete the program. FROM PRISON TO PARDON: HOW PRESIDENT TRUMP GAVE ME BACK MY LIFE "We really know that the program is making that kind of impact based on the evidence," Rice-Minus said. The designation stems from provisions included in the bipartisan First Step Act, signed during President Donald Trump's first term, which expanded rehabilitative programming opportunities within the federal prison system. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE She said the designation will allow the ministry to expand programming within the federal prison system. The designation also allows eligible inmates who complete the program to earn time credits that help them transition earlier into community supervision. Prison Fellowship plans to open an academy in a federal prison in El Reno, Oklahoma, next month. Beyond the program's expansion and documented outcomes, Rice-Minus said the ministry remains rooted in biblical principles and a belief in redemption. "For people of faith, especially if you're a Christian, you have received a second chance from Christ," Rice-Minus said. Wilson told Fox News Digital that he shares his story to demonstrate how "no life is beyond God's reach." "We all have made mistakes, and we are all made in the image of God," he said. "And we all walk around with scars and each one of our scars tells a story. Your scars can reflect strength or shame." "The world would define you by your past, but God redefines you by His purpose," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c5fdfee6011c3f4e998af Brat Pack icon Andrew McCarthy says drinking 'derailed my career entirely' te 2026-05-31T16:20:47.749Z Brat Pack icon Andrew McCarthy says drinking 'derailed my career entirely' For Andrew McCarthy, fame didn’t cause his alcoholism — it only allowed him to "afford better vodka." During the 1980s, the actor became one of the defining faces of the "Brat Pack," the influential group of young stars, including Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, among others, that helped influence a generation of teen films. But during his rapid rise in Hollywood, McCarthy was also struggling with alcoholism, a battle that eventually led him to seek treatment in the ’90s. In a recent appearance on Ted Danson’s "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" podcast, the 63-year-old reflected on the common misconception that his success fueled his addiction. ROB LOWE EMBRACES BRAT PACK LABEL AFTER REVEALING NICKNAME WAS ‘DESIGNED TO BELITTLE’ FAMOUS GROUP "People always go, ‘Oh, well, you were too young, successful. That was too much for you, so you drank,’" McCarthy told Danson. "I’m like, ‘No, I would have drunk anyway. I was just able to afford better vodka.’" When Danson noted McCarthy was "certainly functional" in the early years, McCarthy said, "To a point." "Those kind of movies, that was early on. I was just starting to drink in those movies, but I certainly think it derailed my career entirely. ... Because not only the drinking, but then the years it took to recover from the drinking.  "I was so clouded for years after and by then, that moment had passed, and I had no wherewithal what to do with that moment anyway. Had I not been drinking, not been a part of my life, I don't know that I had the wherewithal to sort of position myself [with] what's next and all that anyway." WATCH: ACTOR ANDREW MCCARTHY REFLECTS ON 500-MILE JOURNEY WITH SON: LIFE-CHANGING FOR ME McCarthy has credited the sitcom "Cheers," set in a fictional neighborhood bar, with playing an unexpected but meaningful role in helping him get sober. "I owe you a great, great debt, which you don’t know," McCarthy told Danson, 78. "In 1992, I was in an alcohol rehab in Minnesota, and I was all played out," he explained. "I was 29 years old, and I was just done. I made a mess of everything, and I was in this rehab. They were trying to get us all to bond as a unit. ... But none of us liked each other. We were all disparate people. There was no way this was going to be a unit." "But one of the guys then discovered that at seven o’clock at night, ‘Cheers’ was on every night," McCarthy continued.  "... After the counselors all went home, we would gather around and watch ‘Cheers.’ And we would sit there and count people’s drinks and talk about how you made the drinks — he’s got a heavy hand, and he doesn’t. And so, we totally bonded over the alcoholic part of ‘Cheers.’ ... That changed my life, and I haven’t had a drink since. So, I owe you a great deal." "Well done," Danson said. MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY SAYS HE TURNS INTO A ‘JUDGMENTAL D--K’ REWATCHING HIS MOVIES McCarthy also recalled being interviewed by Alec Baldwin for his podcast "Here’s the Thing." During their sit-down, the actors discussed early fame. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "He said, ‘Well, maybe you just didn’t want it,’" said McCarthy. "And that hit me like a ton of bricks. I realized my temperament is ill-suited for that kind of thing. I want to be treated special. ... But my temperament is not suited for that kind of public [attention]." "... I think now I could deal with it a lot more than I have, but back then I had much more than I could deal with," he shared.  "And I think I recoiled from that, and that hung with me for years. And for years, after I stopped drinking, I sort of soldered success and drinking onto each other. And imagine one was like a rock, and there was a metal plate. I had this visual, this metal plate just stuck onto it. And it took me years to sort of have them separate because they had nothing to do with each other." Back in 2021, McCarthy told Fox News Digital he didn’t blame his alcoholism on success. "I think it took me several years to realize that I had a problem, then several years to do something about it," he admitted. "And those cries for help come very quietly at times. One day, I was in a hotel in Los Angeles. This was back in ’92. I was drunk in the morning. I just went, ‘I need help. This doesn’t work.’" "Luckily, my drinking was so bad that I couldn’t pretend, ‘Oh, no, it’s fine. I got it under control. I’m managing this. It doesn’t get in the way of my work or my life,’" McCarthy said. "It was so all-consuming that I was lucky in that regard. I was just like, ‘This is out of control. I’m out of control. There’s only one thing I’m focusing on here, and it’s the wrong thing, and I need help.’ So, in that regard, I was quite lucky that I flamed out so intensely." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Looking back, McCarthy said he would have approached Hollywood differently early in his career. "I think Hollywood is very much a place of connections and relationships, and cultivating business relationships," he said. "And that’s one of the main keys to success. I understood that on an intellectual level. I was just never very good at it. And I can’t say that I’m particularly much better at it now, but it certainly would have benefited me to be more active in doing that. That would be the main thing." When asked whether he watches his old films today, McCarthy laughed and replied, "I live with myself, I don’t need to watch myself." "I have come a long way in my relationship [with those films], and I love them now in a very real kind of way," he said. "They’ve been kept so alive to me by people for so long that I’ve come to realize what they represent to a generation of people. That just feels wonderful. I loved the part in ‘St. Elmo’s Fire.’ I have great affection for ‘Pretty in Pink.’ I think ‘Mannequin’ is a delight. ‘Bernie’ is great. I have great affection for all those films. I don’t think that was always the case for me." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c5fcbee6011c3f4e998a6 Ex-NFL star knocked out in MMA fight after coming into bout with weight advantage te 2026-05-31T16:20:27.752Z Ex-NFL star knocked out in MMA fight after coming into bout with weight advantage Former NFL star Greg Hardy has faced his trials and tribulations in the cage as a fighter in mixed martial arts and he was on the receiving end of a knockout blow once again Saturday. Hardy contended with Darko Stosic at Fight Nation Championship 31. It was supposed to be a heavyweight bout but Hardy reportedly missed weight by 25 pounds. He had a 52-pound weight advantage over Stosic, though it didn’t appear to matter as much. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Stosic started the third round with a brutal left hook that knocked Hardy backward. The former Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers defensive end didn’t see Stosic’s windmill punch and it sent him to the mat. Stosic delivered one giant hammer fist to Hardy’s jaw and the referee came in and stopped the bout. Stosic was given the knockout win. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM It was Hardy’s fourth MMA loss in his last five bouts. Each of those losses came via technical knockout or knockout. He lost his last two fights in UFC in the first round – one on July 10, 2021, against Tai Tuivasa and the other to Serghei Spivac on March 5, 2022. He appeared on the Peak Fighting 50 card in January and defeated Philip Latu via unanimous decision. However, he had no answers for Stosic. The Serbian star improved to 23-8 all time with 17 knockouts. He’s won six out of his last eight fights and is on a two-bout winning streak. He last defeated Oli Thompson at Fight Nation Championship 27. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c5dbcee6011c3f4e9987c Larry Vordermann: Moving forward requires a change in political direction te 2026-05-31T16:11:40.624Z Larry Vordermann: Moving forward requires a change in political direction Editor: A war we didn’t want, gas prices the highest in history, Epstein files still not released to the public, manufacturing jobs in decline with our economy tanking, and military personnel being fired in large numbers without any justification— the… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c5da7ee6011c3f4e99872 Steven Roberts: Is the president a crook? te 2026-05-31T16:11:19.597Z Steven Roberts: Is the president a crook? As the Watergate scandal was unraveling, President Richard Nixon declared, "People have got to know whether or not their president is a crook. Well, I'm not a crook." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c5d89ee6011c3f4e99846 The KFC menu item Colonel Sanders hated became one of the chain’s biggest staples te 2026-05-31T16:10:49.273Z The KFC menu item Colonel Sanders hated became one of the chain’s biggest staples Colonel Harland Sanders may have built Kentucky Fried Chicken into a fast-food empire, but there was one popular menu item he reportedly couldn't stand. After selling what is now known simply as KFC to a group of investors in 1964, Sanders remained the company's public face and spokesman and often voiced concerns about changes to the restaurant's food, according to food publication The Takeout. One of his biggest complaints was the chain's gravy. FAST-FOOD MENU ITEMS THAT CHEFS LIKE TO EAT In a 1978 interview with the Courier-Journal in Louisville, Kentucky, Sanders offered a harsh assessment of the side dish. "My God, that gravy is horrible," Sanders said, according to court records available through legal technology company Justia. Sanders went on to compare the gravy to "wallpaper paste," claiming it lacked the quality of the recipe he originally served at KFC. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "They buy tap water for 15 to 20 cents [per] 1,000 gallons, and then they mix it with flour and starch and end up with pure wallpaper paste," Sanders said. The KFC founder also reportedly said, "There’s no nutrition in it, and they ought not to be allowed to sell it." His criticism of the gravy reportedly became so controversial that a KFC franchise in Bowling Green, Kentucky, filed a lawsuit against Sanders and the newspaper that published the interview. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The lawsuit was dismissed, and the Kentucky Supreme Court later affirmed the dismissal, ruling that Sanders' remarks were directed at KFC generally and did not identify the Bowling Green franchise. Despite Sanders' criticism, the gravy continues to have a loyal following decades later. On Reddit, some KFC fans defended the side dish while others agreed with Sanders' assessment. "It's great for fast food, and a comfort food for so many," one user wrote. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Another commenter claimed the gravy served during Sanders' era differed from today's version, alleging the original recipe included chicken cracklings, seasoned breading, milk and cream. Several users also discussed homemade versions of the gravy, sharing recipes and tips for recreating it in their own kitchens. Fox News Digital reached out to KFC for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c5d73ee6011c3f4e99827 TechCrunch Mobility: It doesn’t matter that people hate the Ferrari Luce te 2026-05-31T16:10:27.105Z TechCrunch Mobility: It doesn’t matter that people hate the Ferrari Luce Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c5684ee6011c3f4e99794 Pro wrestling fans go wild for mask vs mask match as wild AAA feud comes to extraordinary finish te 2026-05-31T15:40:52.071Z Pro wrestling fans go wild for mask vs mask match as wild AAA feud comes to extraordinary finish For pro wrestling fans, it’s easy to criticize when things are off the mark or if the crescendo of a storyline fails to meet lofty expectations. The naysayers log on consistently and the criticism is often louder and more overblown when those things happen. It was safe to say that Saturday’s night end to the storyline between El Grande Americano and Original El Grande Americano at AAA Lucha Libre Worldwide’s Noche de Los Grandes surpassed expectations and fermented itself as one of the best wrestling matches of the year. The hype was palpable. El Grande Americano appeared on WWE and AAA programming and became a fan favorite in Mexico. Pro wrestling fans in the country sang to him and welcomed him into Lucha Libre culture. Original El Grande Americano was the hated villain who fans booed loudly, flipped middle fingers to and pushed back against any momentum he would gain. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It all culminated into an extraordinary match Mask vs. Mask match in Monterey in front of a jammed arena. In the end, El Grande Americano defeated Original El Grande Americano in a bloody contest. Original El Grande Americano was forced to remove his mask, revealing himself to be WWE star Chad Gable. It was a drawn-out affair that featured Gable assailing El Grande Americano with a guitar shot to start the match, Rayo and Bravo take out the Creed Brothers and El Grande Americano putting Gable through a table. Both men pummeled each other, trying to strip off each other’s masks before the match was finished. They were left bloodied, battered and beaten by the end of it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Pro wrestling fans universally agreed that it was one of, if not the, best match of the year. "I put on this mask to go on a quest to learn the art of Lucha Libre so I can defeat all the Luchadores in the world that I hated, hated, hated," Gable said after the match. "In that process of my journey, I learned everything there was to know about Lucha Libre, about Mexico, about AAA, the Mexican people and the Mexican culture. "I’m man enough to admit, I stand here in front of you, not as a mask, but as a man. And it pains me to say this, it hurts me bad, but with all the honor in the world, I’ll say that tonight, I could not overcome the Mexican spirit." Gable wrote on Instagram later that he was off to Italy. It’s unclear what he does next, but WWE will hold Clash in Italy in Turin on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c566dee6011c3f4e99775 Making sense of the debate over AI psychosis te 2026-05-31T15:40:29.519Z Making sense of the debate over AI psychosis On the latest episode of Equity, we debate whether tech CEOs are "uniquely prone to AI psychosis." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c542fee6011c3f4e9975a Cowboy hats and politics: The hats of Sen. David Gowan te 2026-05-31T15:30:55.909Z Cowboy hats and politics: The hats of Sen. David Gowan What’s in a hat? By any other name, it would still look just as cool.  Arizona is the American Southwest, meaning there’s no shortage of Western history and culture at our state Capitol. Sometimes, that influence spills over onto the chamber floors, leaving onlookers with a fairly good shot of seeing one of Arizona’s highest elected officials donning a cowboy hat more akin to a John Wayne movie than a state legislature.  We asked four senators about their hats, either the ones in their official Senate photos or the one they wear most often. And with sine die, or the final adjournment of the year, right around the corner, we’ve got just one hat left.  That final hat belongs to Sen. David Gowan, who represents Legislative District 19.  Tell me about your cowboy hat. What brand, where did you buy it? Is it custom made? In the winter I wear felts because it keeps my head warm. In the summer, I quickly go to a straw hat. A straw is lighter, but it still covers my head, my face, my neck. Keeps the sun off me.  I have a Stetson. I have some Resistols, which I think Stetson bought. This one right here is a Moksman Superlona. My wife got this for me for Christmas. Heritage Hats on Cave Creek Road, that’s where I get them.  My good one, it’s a gray one, I’ve had that one since I became speaker. My dad got me that for becoming speaker. I have one I really like, it’s 100% rabbit and it’s from Tecovas.  How much money did it cost? I got this one as a gift from my wife. For a straw, that’s probably ranging around the $200 mark, maybe a little under. Felts are higher, they can go into the thousands.  Why do you wear the hat? Well, it gives protection, first off. It’s a pretty brutal sun out here. I go to the dermatologist once a year now and they checked me out and they’re like “Oh, you look pretty good.” They said, don’t forget to wear long sleeve shirts and some type of hat. It’s good for your health, obviously, at least with your skin care and such. More importantly, we are in Arizona. This is cowboy land. My district is the size of Massachusetts. That’s rancher galore, a lot of farmers, but plenty of ranches up that way and my roots are based in this stuff. My ancestry is from northern California. They were lumber guys first and then they moved down, took a herd and then they farmed. It was all up in the redwoods, but my mom’s side is from Oklahoma. A lot of it is family history. I’ve liked hats and boots since I was a little kid. My mom would take me in and get Hush Puppies, old suede shoes, she loved those things. It’s a place called Kenny’s Shoe Store and she said, “What about these?” I said, “Well, yeah, ok. How about these?” And they’d be boots. I was the youngest. I got both and she didn’t mind because she likes the Western stuff too.  Do you have a hard and fast rule about when you wear your hat to the Senate? I wear it every day no matter what. I keep it at my hat rack unless I come just in time for the floor, then it’ll be on the floor on my desk. Which of your fellow legislators should wear a hat (of the ones that do not currently wear a hat)?  All of them. As we become the state center, more urban, you just see less. But when you get outside of it, you’re back to Arizona roots, right? Even in the city, you’ll see the Arizona roots. It’s kind of funny though. I’ll walk around town with my hat on and I’ll get, “Oh you from Texas?” I’m like “Really? We’re in Arizona. Have you ever heard of Arizona cowboy?” Have you ever lost your hat? What happened, and how did you find it? I don’t think I’ve lost them. I think I’ve lost and found them. I didn’t “lose lose” them, like leave them at a restaurant or something. I tend to go back for them because when you’re used to wearing it and you walk off, you feel naked.  How do you know when a cowboy hat is “earned”? I don’t know if it’s an earning. Buckles are earned. Maybe who you are, what you represent, maybe that earns one. Not just being a rhinestone cowboy. It’s a lifestyle. Have you ever been called out for wearing your hat in the “wrong” place? You know what they say when I’m in a city or an area where they think it might be unusual? They say, “Hey, that’s a nice hat.” **** Related stories  Cowboy hats and politics: The hats of Arizona’s senators Sen. T J Shope: A hat can hold special memories Finchem’s hat: The mark of a gentleman The post Cowboy hats and politics: The hats of Sen. David Gowan first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c5415ee6011c3f4e99739 Graham Platner's wife campaign video statement responding to infidelity allegations widely panned by critics te 2026-05-31T15:30:29.356Z Graham Platner's wife campaign video statement responding to infidelity allegations widely panned by critics Graham Platner's wife Amy Gertner came out to defend her husband's Senate campaign Saturday, but X reactions to the five-minute video are rebuking it as damage control that did not dispute recent allegations against the Maine Democrat. "So it makes me really angry, disappointed, and I find it really shameful that there's a group of media outlets and people who are willing to spread gossip, instead of talking about real issues that Graham is running on — like healthcare and education and childcare," Gertner said hours after the Wall Street Journal reported that Platner exchanged sexual text messages with several women after he and Gertner were married. "Being newly married is hard. Being newly married and going through infertility is hard. Being newly married, going through infertility, and a Senate campaign is hard." The wife speaking for her husband after the surfacing of allegations against him – and not the candidate himself – was seized on by critics and social media users replying to the video post. SPURNED SPOUSES CASH IN AS NORTH CAROLINA’S 'HOMEWRECKER' LAW TURNS CHEATING INTO A COURTROOM JACKPOT "Graham Platner admitted to sexually explicit text messages with over a dozen women and having an account on a ‘predator paradise’ child exploitation app, then had his wife – a victim of his deviant actions – defend it," National Republican Senatorial Committee press secretary Samantha Cantrell told Fox News Digital on Sunday. Fox News Digital reached out to Platner's campaign for a response but they did not immediately respond. "It looks and sounds like a hostage video," one X user responded to the video. "Blink twice if you need rescuing, Amy." The controversy comes as Platner, a progressive oyster farmer and military veteran running to unseat moderate incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has drawn support from national Democrats, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., who previously praised him by saying, "That’s my kind of man." TOP OFF-THE-WALL REDDIT POSTS HAUNTING GRAHAM PLATNER’S MAINE SENATE BID "I don't even know if I have the right words to describe what we've been going through, but our marriage counselor helps, my personal counselor helps, Graham's personal counselor helps, and we work on our mental health every day," Gertner added. "No marriage is perfect, and I don’t want a perfect marriage. I want my marriage, and I want to be married to Graham." But X users rebuked the use of the wife to defend the Senate campaign. "It’s not your wife’s job to defend your infidelity, creep," writer Emily Zanotti wrote on X. "The big problem here is that this story only covers what exists out there: potentially dozens of emails, text messages, and videos Platner sent to who-knows-how-many women, which the campaign is now praying aren’t next to be leaked," she added in another post. TOP OFF-THE-WALL REDDIT POSTS HAUNTING GRAHAM PLATNER’S MAINE SENATE BID Another X user, who is a self-proclaimed 2028 Kamala Harris for president supporter, denounced the fact a campaign "has forced his wife to make a #hostage video," urging "Amy, please reach out to .@MEStatePolice so they can remove his firearms from your home." "Shame on Graham for putting her in this position," another poster wrote on X. Despite the blowback, Gertner did stress they have "a great marriage."  But critics note the video did little to answer allegations surrounding the Democrat Senate hopeful, particularly with the admission of mental health and infidelity struggles in a still-new marriage. "I have incredible empathy for a woman who’s just had a miscarriage having to make a video defending her husband’s infidelities," Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts wrote on X. "But a man so damaged by combat – according to him and his family – that he’s said and done destructive things for decades needs to recover, not run for Senate." GISELE FETTERMAN LAMBASTS 'TERRIBLE' MEDIA, SAYS JOURNALISTS BOMBARDED HER WHEN HUSBAND WAS SICK Gertner's video statement confirmed the mental health questions and notably did not deny the reporting. "I knew the man that I married is wonderful and dynamic and probably a genius," Gertner said. "I knew the man that I married had been through an immense amount of violent active combat. He's been in therapy for years. I just I admire the f--- out of him. "So when there are news articles about our marriage, it's just extra sh----. Can I say that online? I hope I can." Earlier Saturday, Platner’s campaign confirmed the controversial text exchanges to Politico following a report from The Wall Street Journal that noted a former campaign aide seeking to get ahead of opposition research leaked the damning allegations. DEMOCRATS 'SELLING THEIR SOUL' TO EMBRACE PLATNER ARE IN FOR RUDE AWAKENING WITH MAINE VOTERS: GOP LAWMAKER "They’re trying to make this woman a scapegoat when she was clearly the canary in a coal mine," Watts added in another X post, sharing a Facebook message from alleged whistleblower Genevieve McDonald, who rebuked those defending Platner's campaign: "We cannot be this painfully stupid." "So I think I'm feeling angry today, and I don't normally make public statements, but it's really important for me to tell all of you out there — especially people who are voting in Maine — that I think it's shameful behavior to spend time and energy and resources on negative ads and negative stories on Graham when all he's trying to do is improve the lives of people who work for a living," Gertner added. The irony of rebuking "attacks" was not lost on critics. "Have you read your husband’s campaign attacks, press releases and X posts?" former acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell wrote on X, replying to the campaign video post. "You think you all get a free ride to brutally attack others and not get criticized yourself?" SUSAN COLLINS SHRUGS OFF ATTACKS BY DEMOCRATS AND TRUMP, SAYS MAINE VOTERS ‘DON’T VOTE PARTY LINE’ "Put on your big girl pants – he’s running for 1 of the 100 Senate seats," he added. Among the "attack" posts noted by Grenell was one from the same Platner campaign X account earlier in the day. "Susan Collins is spineless and corrupt," the campaign post read. "And in 157 days, we will defeat her." MORNING GLORY: DEMS' BERNIE-BACKED OYSTER FARMER HANDS SUSAN COLLINS A MASSIVE 2026 ADVANTAGE Among the reactions to Gertner's video post were shock that infidelity in their marriage allegedly happened so quickly after she admittedly "got married in 2023." Also, critics noted the scripted and rehearsed reaction video where she admitted that "this is like my 20th take." After the withdrawal of Maine Democrat Gov. Janet Mills from the primary, Platner is his party's presumptive nominee in Maine’s Senate race before the June 9 primary. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., is the most prominent Democrat publicly pushing back, calling Platner’s Nazi-linked tattoo (Totenkopf/SS Death’s Head) "personally disqualifying" and urging Maine voters to reject him. Collins is in a vulnerable seat in the closely held Republican Senate majority 53-47, having served for 29 years since Jan. 3, 1997. Democrats have long targeted Collins for a potential Senate seat flip, particularly because of her checkered voting past that historically has not been a rubber stamp for President Donald Trump's agenda. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c51bbee6011c3f4e996e3 Platner controversies fuel speculation about little-known Maine ballot replacement provision te 2026-05-31T15:20:27.036Z Platner controversies fuel speculation about little-known Maine ballot replacement provision As controversy surrounding Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner continues to mount, attention is turning to a little-known provision of Maine law that could allow Democrats to replace him on the general election ballot after the primary. The question has taken on new significance because Maine election law provides a mechanism for replacing a nominee who withdraws after winning a primary. Under Maine law, a candidate who wins the June 9 primary and subsequently withdraws by 5 p.m. on July 13 may be replaced by a nominee selected by party officials. Any replacement candidate must be chosen no later than 5 p.m. on July 27. The timeline would give Democrats just 14 days to settle on a replacement candidate and prepare for the general election campaign. GRAHAM PLATNER VOWS TO ‘COME AFTER’ BEZOS AS SENATE HOPEFUL ESCALATES BILLIONAIRE TAX FIGHT While there is no public indication that Democrats are pursuing such a strategy, the provision has fueled speculation about what options the party would have if concerns about Platner's candidacy continue to grow. The scrutiny comes as Platner has faced a series of controversies in recent weeks, including criticism over a tattoo with links to Nazi imagery, resurfaced Reddit posts in which he made inflammatory comments about veterans, sexual assault and political opponents and reports about sexually explicit messages exchanged with other women during his marriage. Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, has defended himself against the criticism and retained the support of prominent Democrats, including Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. Still, some party figures have questioned whether the allegations could complicate Democrats' efforts to unseat Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races. BERNIE SANDERS DEFENDS MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE UNDER FIRE FOR REDDIT COMMENTS Among the Democrats who have publicly criticized Platner is Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., who described the candidate's tattoo controversy as "personally disqualifying." Former Maine state Rep. Genevieve McDonald, who previously served as Platner's political director, resigned from the campaign and has publicly questioned his viability, reportedly describing him as unelectable. Although Maine law provides a post-primary window for Democrats to replace Platner on the general election ballot if he voluntarily withdraws, any such effort would face significant political hurdles. Platner remains the overwhelming favorite to win the June 9 primary, and there is currently no public evidence that party leaders are organizing a campaign to force him from the race. But the political reality may be more important than the procedural one. Following former Gov. Janet Mills' decision not to run, much of the Democratic establishment has consolidated behind Platner, and national Democratic figures have continued to support his candidacy despite the controversies. For now, the question remains largely hypothetical. While Maine law provides a mechanism for replacing a nominee under certain circumstances, Democrats have shown little public appetite for revisiting the race absent a major new development. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c4faaee6011c3f4e9968b Letter to the Editor: Witnessing the true definition of teamwork te 2026-05-31T15:11:38.794Z Letter to the Editor: Witnessing the true definition of teamwork With nurse’s week just behind us, I felt compelled to write this. I was recently released from Flagstaff Medical Center. I then had to return to the ER after my discharge for another visit. What I witnessed in the ER… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c4f8bee6011c3f4e99661 Mackenzie Phillips says she and Valerie Bertinelli drank wine, did cocaine during sitcom breaks te 2026-05-31T15:11:07.186Z Mackenzie Phillips says she and Valerie Bertinelli drank wine, did cocaine during sitcom breaks Mackenzie Phillips is looking back on her "One Day at a Time" years with honesty, humor and a clearer understanding of what was happening behind the scenes. The 66-year-old actress, who starred as Julie Cooper on the hit sitcom opposite Valerie Bertinelli, told Fox News Digital that one memory from the show’s run might still surprise fans today. "Oh, I don't know. Oh, okay. So this might surprise you that during lunch break, Valerie and I would drive to my house, get in the pool, drink wine, and snort coke," Phillips said. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Phillips quickly clarified that Bertinelli has spoken openly about that period herself. "But Valerie talks about it openly, so it's not like I'm pulling her covers or anything," she said. "The thing was that I was the, you know, Valerie didn't have the kind of addiction that I had, she didn't have addiction." The former child star said drugs were also present behind the scenes of the sitcom. "And you know, so we would do coke together in the dressing room and stuff," Phillips said. "I just happened to be the one that got caught. And thank God I got caught, you know?" VALERIE BERTINELLI, ELLE MACPHERSON, BRAD PITT, ROB LOWE EXPLAIN HOW SOBRIETY HAS CHANGED THEIR LIVES WATCH: MACKENZIE PHILLIPS REVEALS WILD COCAINE-FILLED BREAKS WITH VALERIE BERTINELLI Phillips and Bertinelli became household names as teenage sisters on "One Day at a Time," the CBS sitcom that ran from 1975 to 1984. Phillips played rebellious older sister Julie, while Bertinelli starred as younger sister Barbara Cooper. The two were close in age and grew up together under the glare of sitcom fame. Their real-life friendship, however, lasted far longer than the show. During a 2022 appearance on the "Behind the Velvet Rope" podcast, Phillips reflected on why her bond with Bertinelli endured long after their teenage years in Hollywood. "We were teenagers and now we're women of a certain age and we loved each other," Phillips said at the time. "We loved the people that we worked with. We were a family." Phillips acknowledged that her addiction complicated that bond for years. "You know, and that I guess, you know, that we certainly had our years where I was, you know, out of my mind and Valerie was like okay," she said. DYAN CANNON TRIED 'DRUGS, MEN AND PILLS' BEFORE BECOMING A 'GOD GIRL' The actress recalled repeatedly reaching out to Bertinelli during earlier periods of sobriety, even when she knew the friendship needed time to heal. "There were times where, you know, I would drive over Coldwater Canyon and I would know where Val and Ed lived and I would just call and leave her a voicemail and say I just drove past the house I want you to know I'm six months sober, I just drove past the house I want you to know I'm a year sober," Phillips said. She said she did not expect Bertinelli to respond right away. "It was like I was patient because I know I had a lot of repair to do," Phillips said. "And I said you don't have to call me back I just want you to know I'm thinking of you and I love you and one day the phone rang." The friendship remains a meaningful part of Phillips’ life. In April 2025, Phillips marked Bertinelli’s 65th birthday with a tribute on Instagram, writing, "Happy Birthday, Val! Now we're both 65. I love you. ❤️ #sisters #odaat #soberaf #family #medicare 🥳." For Phillips, the ability to speak about her past without being consumed by it is part of the resilience she says has carried her forward. VALERIE BERTINELLI DOESN’T ‘REMEMBER ANYTHING ABOUT THE 80S,' FELT 'GUILTY' FOR EXPERIMENTAL PAST When asked by Fox News Digital what keeps her grounded today, Phillips pointed to faith and perspective. WATCH: MACKENZIE PHILLIPS SAYS FAITH AND RESILIENCE HELPED SHAPE WHO SHE IS TODAY "What keeps me grounded is my faith and just knowing that how strong and powerful, empowered my history has made me," Phillips said. She said people sometimes respond to her life story with pity, but that is not how she sees it. "Someone was just saying, oh my God, I feel so sorry for everything you went through," Phillips recalled. "And I was like, don't feel sorry for me because everything I went through, even though it was horrible and difficult, made me the woman I am today." Phillips said she does not believe she could simply erase parts of her past and remain the same person. "And so if I could go back and just take this part out, then I might not be who I am," she said. "And I feel very blessed in my life." The actress has been candid for years about addiction, trauma and recovery. Phillips is the daughter of John Phillips, the late Mamas & the Papas musician, and his first wife, Susan Adams. She wrote about her life in her memoir "High on Arrival" and later explored recovery in "Hopeful Healing." During her conversation with Fox News Digital, Phillips said resilience has become central to how she understands her life. "I mean, I think of resilience sort of on a spectrum," she said. Phillips said she believes she falls into the latter category. "I have a high, high resilience" she said. "You know, the love of my son, my family, my sisters, even though that relationship was very difficult for a long time, I just believe, I have a strong faith, and, I mean, I had no choice. Be resilient or die." Phillips has also used her recovery to help others. In addition to acting, she has worked in the addiction and recovery field, including as a counselor and manager at Breathe Life Healing Centers. In a 2019 interview with UCHealth Today, Phillips spoke about finding purpose through that work. "I found a way out and I feel beholden to share the good news," she told the outlet. She also said purpose has been key to her continued recovery. "Purpose is key for me. I have a really strong passion and purpose now. I show up. I’m a really good employee. I’m a hard worker," Phillips told UCHealth Today. WATCH: DYAN CANNON SAYS FAITH IN GOD HAS GUIDED LIFE'S GREATEST BLESSINGS Phillips has continued acting in recent years, including a role on Netflix's "Orange Is the New Black," while also working in addiction recovery and counseling. Looking back, she said playing a character struggling with substance abuse never felt triggering. "People would say to me, ‘Oh my God’ you must have been so triggered," Phillips recalled on the "Behind the Velvet Rope" podcast. "I was like no I wasn't triggered I was inhabiting somebody else." Still, Phillips knows many people continue to connect her most closely to the most painful chapters of her past. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER When asked by Fox News Digital what people still get wrong about her story, Phillips pointed to the way her relationship with her father has sometimes been described. "First of all, I was belaboring under a misconception when I stated in my book that the issues with my father were consensual," Phillips said. "I had been groomed so deeply that I felt like it was my fault that this was happening." She said her understanding has changed with time and recovery. "When I realize now, because I've been drugged and groomed, that there is no consent between a parent and a child, because the power differential is so different," Phillips said. Phillips said survivors often feel pressure to protect the very people who harmed them. "And I worked hard to sort of protect the perpetrator, which is what survivors do, they protect the perpetrator and then the victim gets vilified," she said. "And so I thought of writing another book and calling it Everything I Left Out." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c4f77ee6011c3f4e99658 QR code email scam targets employee reviews te 2026-05-31T15:10:47.126Z QR code email scam targets employee reviews We received an email that looks like an official HR notice about a performance review. It mentions pay updates, benefits and a deadline. There is also a QR code to access your file. The message claims to come from an internal HR office. Instead, it pushes us to scan a QR code to access your appraisal. That setup is a classic phishing move. In many cases, these scams try to move you off your computer and onto your phone, where it is harder to verify links. So, let's break down what stands out and why this message should absolutely not be trusted. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report FAKE TRAFFIC VIOLATION TEXT SCAM USES QR CODES TO STEAL PAYMENT INFO This email is built to feel routine and urgent at the same time. Take a closer look, and the red flags start to add up. The message shows "CyberGuy" as the sender. The actual email address is mario@toituresphenix.com. That domain has nothing to do with the brand it claims to represent. This is one of the biggest warning signs. Legitimate companies send HR notices from their own domain. If the domain looks unrelated, treat it as suspicious right away.  The email says you must act by May 15, 2026. Deadlines push people to react fast. Scammers rely on that pressure, so you skip basic checks. Real HR systems do use deadlines. The difference is how they deliver them. They do not rely on a random email with a QR code. The message tells you to scan a QR code to access your file. That is a newer phishing tactic called "quishing." Why it matters: Most companies will send a direct link or ask you to log in through a known portal. They do not force QR-only access for something as sensitive as compensation details. The email starts with "Dear Techtips." It looks like a mailing list or placeholder. Legitimate HR messages usually address you by your full name. They often include employee-specific details that scammers cannot easily fake. The email mentions a "secure HR access system" but never names it. There is no recognizable platform like Workday or ADP. That vagueness is intentional. It avoids giving you something you can verify. There is a Microsoft logo in the message. That does not mean Microsoft sent it. Logos are easy to copy. The layout tries to mimic a corporate notice. Still, the formatting feels generic. Real internal emails usually follow a consistent company template you have seen before. The message is marked as high importance. That visual cue pushes urgency again. Scammers stack these signals so you feel like you cannot ignore the message. Instead of telling you to log into your HR portal, the email asks you to scan and access a file directly. That isn’t how sensitive employee data is handled. Companies want you inside a secure login system, not opening a file from a QR code. FBI WARNS OF QR CODE SCAM DISGUISED IN MYSTERY PACKAGES QR codes feel safe because we see them everywhere. Restaurants use them. Airlines use them. That familiarity lowers your guard. Scammers take advantage of that trust. They embed malicious links inside codes so you cannot preview them easily. Once you scan, you may land on a fake login page that looks real. From there, it is a quick path to stolen credentials. If the QR code leads to a phishing page, a few things can happen: In some cases, attackers use the stolen login to access company systems or your email account. That can lead to more attacks against your contacts. These scams rely on speed and distraction. Slow things down, and a few simple checks can protect your data. If an email pushes you to scan a code, pause. Go to the official website yourself instead of using the code.  Look past the display name. Verify the full email address. If it does not match the company, do not trust it. Access HR systems by typing the URL you already know or using a saved bookmark. Avoid links and codes in emails. Messages that avoid your real name should raise suspicion. That is often a sign of mass phishing. BE AWARE OF EXTORTION SCAM EMAILS CLAIMING YOUR DATA IS STOLEN If something feels off, ask your HR team directly. Use a known contact method, not the one in the email. Strong antivirus software can block malicious links, flag phishing pages and stop malware before it installs. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com Scammers often use personal data found online to make emails feel more convincing. A data removal service can reduce your exposure by removing your information from broker sites. 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  Security updates patch known vulnerabilities. Turn on automatic updates so you are always protected. Even if your login gets stolen, a second verification step like two-factor authentication (2FA) can stop attackers from getting into your account. Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. In this free, live online class, Kurt the CyberGuy will walk you step by step through simple phone security fixes you can do in real time. You’ll learn how to improve your privacy settings, spot the latest phone scams, use trusted security tools and walk away with a simple checklist to stay protected. Register here: CyberGuyLive.com   Phishing emails keep evolving. Today, it is a QR code tied to a fake HR notice. Tomorrow, it could be something else that feels just as routine. The safest thing to do is simple. Do not trust the path an email gives you when sensitive information is involved. Use your own path instead. If a message asks you to act fast with a QR code, would you stop and verify it first or trust it because it looks familiar? 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/6a1c4f61ee6011c3f4e99639 Black founders raise highest amount of quarterly funding since 2022, but there’s a catch te 2026-05-31T15:10:25.114Z Black founders raise highest amount of quarterly funding since 2022, but there’s a catch Speaking to TechCrunch, Crunchbase’s head of research Gené Teare, said the factors holding back Black founders include “access to networks, relationships, and early introductions." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c4ab3ee6011c3f4e995bb Agitators outside Delaney Hall set up organized logistics operation before Newark protests began te 2026-05-31T14:50:27.434Z Agitators outside Delaney Hall set up organized logistics operation before Newark protests began NEWARK, N.J. — Agitators outside the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday were seen establishing a highly organized logistics and support operation before protests began at the site. Fox News Digital observed stockpiles of masks, duct tape, medical supplies, sunscreen, hard hats, goggles and other protective gear in containers and laid out on tables near the protest site. Many participants were seen wearing masks, and several wore respirators and helmets. When Fox News Digital asked one group if they were expecting something serious to happen — given the level of preparation and gear they were wearing — they did not answer. Video then captured one person running at and grabbing the phone Fox News Digital was using to record the scene. ANTI-ICE AGITATORS CLASH WITH FEDERAL AGENTS OUTSIDE NEWARK DETENTION CENTER A crowd of roughly 200 anti-ICE demonstrators, heavily intertwined with far-left and socialist organizations, dominated the scene Saturday as ICE supporters, including members who claimed to be part of the far-right Proud Boys, also made an appearance. Delaney Hall has been at the center of a standoff that began more than a week ago, when illegal immigrant detainees penned an open letter alleging physical and psychological torture, claiming they were being denied medical care and adequate food.  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) quickly denied the allegations, releasing facility menus to prove detainees are provided three daily meals with options like chicken fajitas and Salisbury steak. NEW JERSEY AGITATORS BITE, KICK AND PUNCH ICE AGENTS AS DELANEY HALL CLASHES CONTINUE; 9 MORE ARRESTED: DHS After federal agents were assaulted during violent skirmishes  earlier in the week, Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill ordered the New Jersey State Police to take over security, saying it was necessary to protect demonstrators from an "ICE surge." State officials blamed outside agitators for much of the unrest. State Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said five of the six people arrested this week by state police were from outside New Jersey. By Saturday morning, the immigrant detention center had been transformed into a fortified zone surrounded by large orange plastic barricades and metal fencing. Fox News Digital’s Alexandra Koch contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c4604ee6011c3f4e9952e Christen Goff hit the runway for Swim Week, Alysha Newman in Miami for the festivities & a dinger to the dome te 2026-05-31T14:30:28.624Z Christen Goff hit the runway for Swim Week, Alysha Newman in Miami for the festivities & a dinger to the dome We're going to get things started this fine Sunday with NFL WAG and I think it's safe to say at this point, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit legend Christen Goff. This weekend was a big one for the veteran. On Thursday, she celebrated her birthday and she did so without clearing the schedule for the entire weekend too. Any up-and-coming models out there should be taking notes. Bikini season has arrived and there was a runway down in Miami that required her attention. She wasn’t going to miss out on that opportunity. The runway at the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show during Miami Swim Week is a crowded one. There are always newcomers trying to leave their mark. That can often overshadow the veterans who show up year after year and put in the work on a consistent basis. Not on my watch. I knew Miami Swim Week was going on and as I dove into what has been taking place over the last few days, I decided, and credit to me for doing so, that I wasn’t going to fall for the newcomer trap. I wanted someone who has been there before and knows how to play the game without making it about themselves. JENA SIMS COVERS HER BUTT WITH A BOW AT THE SI SWIMSUIT PARTY, THE NFL SAVES US FROM ROMO & IS STAR WARS DEAD? That's Christen Goff. She shows up, she conducts her business, and she's as consistent as they come. There's never a worry about if she's going to be off her game. That doesn’t happen. The former NFL star is still trying to fight and he's still getting beat up, which you really hate to see. Here's Hardy on Saturday night at something called Fight Nation Championship 31, getting dropped. He missed weight by 26 pounds and outweighed his opponent, former UFC fighter Darko Stosic, by 52 pounds. While he didn’t get knocked completely out, he did eat a right hand that dropped him. Again, you really hate to see it. - Daren writes: Hey SJ, Reading the anti Ms Spiranac ramblings by these various A--clowns. I'd ask if I(used to) qualify as a serious golfers. Am older/broker and haven't played in quite a while. When I did play/practice often, was a 1 handicap. Played 4 years of college golf but didn't have the talent to move up. So many d---heads w/ aspirations to break 100 know 'So Much' about serious golf. I think PS is gorgeous. A bit of tmi here, but prefer B cups so she's a bit overwhelming for me. She and the other lovelies you show don't play in those outfits, they earn Clicks. Also substantially higher incomes than the offended Dumba--es. Why don't these 'Serious' try reaching out to her and offer to play a round for $10k a stroke. Probably get a return call from PS in milliseconds.  They want to be p---ing/moaning about golf right now, what about the astronomical cost increases over the last 15-20-Re why I don't play anymore. A crappy muni I the aughts that was $20 is now $50+. Plus your burdened by the ,'Serious ' players who pray to 1x break 100. I'm happy to look at the pics of the lovelies. Take care and keep up the great work.  SeanJo Thanks for reaching out, Daren. I knew there were serious golfers out there who were also fans of Paige Spiranac's contributions to the sport of golf. Some serious golfers just can't get out of their own way. - Jim T in San Diego writes: I had done an online search for college baseball summer leagues in San Diego and come up empty, so kudos to Tim R. for pointing me to the San Diego Waves summer league team. I see they play their home games at a couple of high schools both of which are within a 10-minute drive from my house, so if Tim R. is out there, I'll likely run into him at one of the games this summer. (I saw my first summer college league game two years ago while back home in Ohio - the Champion City Kings in Springfield, Ohio, coached by Barry Larkin's brother Stephen.) And thanks to John D. for the tip on the lighter cubes for the charcoal chimneys. I'll have to sneak one in and see if my wife claims to taste chemicals on her burger (her complaint with lighter fluid). And if that doesn't work, I'll check out Cary H.'s suggestion as well. Love getting solid guidance from SC Nation! And as for Joe in E. Tenn., no, I am most definitely NOT Jim Trotter - although when Trotter was cutting his teeth as a Big J here at the San Diego daily, he was a hell of a good beat writer. Wrote stories you wanted to read in the Sports section each day. I'm hoping we have some SC readers in or near the Cary, N.C. area who can report on the Div. II CWS this coming week. I think college baseball is the biggest missed opportunity in national sports coverage. Why the major outlets don't have a section devoted to college baseball the way they do football and men's and women's basketball is beyond me. Most every school has their sports information department write up game stories after each contest - wouldn't be hard to get permission to re-run them, I wouldn't think: What college program doesn't want more exposure? Well, San Diego State is getting ready to play Wazzou for the Mountain West tourney title so I gotta go get ready. My Aztecs eked out a crazy win over Air Force last night coming back from an 8-1 deficit. Since Wazzou beat us in the second round, we'll need to sweep them in a DH to get the title and the automatic NCAA bid. With the SEC now being a baseball-first conference, it's likely that the Mountain West will only get one team in, so best to win and take it out of the hands of the committee. SeanJo It all comes down to baseball and meat. And, of course, the Screencaps Nation coming together. I watched a little College Baseball yesterday and I can tell you, I can't stand looking at the two bases at first base for safety or incredible softness. I also witnessed a review of a slide into second base that is everything that is wrong with the current version of baseball. - Michael writes: Just my observation: I find Outkick almost unreadable- I don’t know who edits it, but it seems amateurish. They say that an unlimited number of monkeys typing on an unlimited number of typewriters will eventually type the great works of literature. I get the impression that your monkeys need some more time. SeanJo Is this from a member of my extended family? Who knows? In any case, thanks for reaching out Michael. I'm proud that I inspired such an email. ########## That's it. The final Sunday of May is in the books. Keep sending your meat my way and whatever else you'd like, even observations like the one Michael sent. The inbox is open at sean.joseph@outkick.com. You can also follow me on Twitter and over on Instagram if you'd like. Feel free to slide into the DMs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c43f1ee6011c3f4e994fa High Country Running: Cocodona turns into more adventure than just race te 2026-05-31T14:21:37.513Z High Country Running: Cocodona turns into more adventure than just race Ben Lucas breaks down his Cocodona 250 adventure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c43d4ee6011c3f4e994d0 'Off Campus' star Ella Bright addresses age concerns over intimate scenes in provocative series te 2026-05-31T14:21:08.471Z 'Off Campus' star Ella Bright addresses age concerns over intimate scenes in provocative series Prime Video's latest romance series, "Off Campus," may be the hottest show in pop culture at the moment. The show's lead, Ella Bright, is taking it into her own hands to clear up viewer questions — specifically those questioning the near 10-year age gap with her co-star Belmont Cameli, 28, and partial nude scenes. On Tuesday, Bright, 19, was a guest on the "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast and admitted she never hesitated on the role after reading the script. "Listen, I came into this job and during the chemistry reads — with more than enough information and knowledge and understanding of what this role required in the show — I just fell in love with Hannah and these scripts immediately," she began. BROOKE SHIELDS REFLECTS ON BEING MADE A 'SEX SYMBOL' AT A YOUNG AGE AND HOW SHE TURNED THE PAGE ON FAME "There was never a question that I wouldn’t want to do this," Bright added. The series is full of partial nudity and spicy sex scenes between college students. On the podcast, Bright addressed people's concerns about her co-star being older than her during those moments. "But also not once did I feel one left out from being younger than everybody," she said. "We’re all such a family, and like, everyone was just more than perfect. I couldn’t be more comfortable on the set with these people. So it is funny when they said that." FORMER DISNEY STAR MAITLAND WARD SAYS YOUNG ACTORS WERE TREATED LIKE A 'PRODUCT' IN HOLLYWOOD FACTORY The show's creator, Louisa Levy, addressed the backlash on the nearly 10-year age gap between Cameli and Bright during an interview with Variety in May. "I had a conversation with Ella before we closed her deal to make sure she knew what was coming. She’d read the book, so she already understood, but I walked her through everything and made sure she was comfortable and confident," Levy told the outlet. FLORENCE PUGH CALLS OUT 'COMPLETELY INAPPROPRIATE' REQUESTS DURING SEX SCENES ON MOVIE SETS She added: "If I had felt she wasn’t ready, I would have pumped the brakes immediately. But she was so game. And we have an extraordinary intimacy coordinator, Kathy Kadler, who had conversations with not just Belmont and Ella but with all the actors who had any intimacy work." "Off Campus" is a series adaptation of Elle Kennedy's college romance book series. The first book follows Hannah Wells (Bright), a smart and independent music major, and Garrett Graham (Cameli), the cocky captain of the hockey team. According to US Weekly, viewers questioned if a 19-year-old should be filming partially nude and Bright commented on the feedback on Tuesday's podcast episode. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "For Hannah, the briefing was partial nudity, and for Allie, it had to be full [nudity]," she said, referring to her co-star Mika Abdalla. "That was just because Allie has got this amazing confidence about her and she is so free with her body and sex is just such an important part of her life. It’s honestly just showing the difference between these characters," Bright continued. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "For Hannah — obviously, given her backstory [with sexual assault] — she dresses more innocently and she’s got the skinny jeans and the hoodies," Bright said of her character. "It just shows the dichotomy between the characters. That was always — from the beginning — the idea." Bright also explained that she knew what she was getting herself into when she auditioned for the role. "All of [the people auditioning for] Hannah knew it was just going to be partial. For Allie, it was going to be full so everyone had [a] full understanding of what we were going into," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c43c0ee6011c3f4e994c7 Pastor convicted for preaching John 3:16 near hospital files appeal, warns of free speech precedent te 2026-05-31T14:20:48.472Z Pastor convicted for preaching John 3:16 near hospital files appeal, warns of free speech precedent A retired pastor who was convicted and fined for preaching a gospel sermon near a hospital in Northern Ireland is appealing his conviction. On May 7, a judge found Clive Johnston, 78, breached Northern Ireland's Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act when he preached a sermon on John 3:16 near Coleraine's Causeway Hospital in July 2024. The buffer zone law prohibits "influencing," "preventing or impeding access," or "causing harassment, alarm or distress" to a protected person within 100 meters (about 328 feet) of facilities where abortions are performed. Johnston announced Wednesday he filed an appeal challenging his conviction. He warned that convicting a person for publicly preaching a well-known Bible passage sets a troubling precedent for religious liberty and free speech. RETIRED PASTOR FACES CRIMINAL CHARGES FOR PREACHING GOSPEL SERMON NEAR NORTHERN IRELAND HOSPITAL Johnston said he did not mention abortion in his sermon and was simply pointing people "to the hope found in Jesus Christ." "If this conviction is allowed to stand, it will signal that basic Christian witness and public expressions of faith can be criminalized simply because they take place in the wrong location," he continued. "That should concern every person who values freedom of religion and freedom of expression, regardless of their views on abortion." In a press release, his legal team at The Christian Institute said they would challenge Johnston's conviction as a "disproportionate interference with fundamental rights protected under the European Convention on Human Rights and codified into UK law under the Human Rights Act, including freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of peaceful assembly." GRANDMOTHER ARRESTED AT ABORTION CLINIC WARNS OF EXPANDING FREE SPEECH 'BUFFER ZONES' Johnston was found guilty of being "reckless" as to whether his actions of preaching and standing near a large cross might ‘influence’ someone accessing the hospital’s abortion services," according to The Christian Institute. He was fined 450 pounds, or about $614 in U.S. dollars. The legal advocacy group says Johnston is the first person prosecuted under the UK law for preaching a sermon unrelated to abortion in a protected zone. The group's deputy director, Simon Calvert, said the case wasn't about "harassment or intimidation" but about "whether the state can criminalize the peaceful expression of Christian faith in a public place." DAN GAINOR: ENGLAND DOESN’T HAVE FREE SPEECH AND WANTS TO TAKE OURS AWAY, TOO "The implications of this dangerous ruling reach far beyond one individual pastor in Northern Ireland," he said in a statement. "If public authorities can prosecute someone for reading the Bible and preaching on God’s love, then fundamental freedoms are at risk." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Others in the UK have been prosecuted under similar buffer zone laws. In a previous interview with Fox News Digital, Johnston said the law is too broad and puts Christians at risk of government overreach. "Once the state claims the authority to decide that peaceful biblical preaching is an unacceptable ‘influence,’ in some places, the space for Christians to live out and share their faith in public life risks becoming increasingly narrow," he said. "And we can go further than faith-related concerns – if an act that doesn’t mention abortion is criminalized, what other acts could fall within the reach of this law?" "The whole point of preaching within the buffer zone was to stand against the chilling effect that these zones have on gospel preaching," he added.  Northern Ireland's Public Prosecution Service did not immediately return a request for comment from Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c43acee6011c3f4e994be Traces of rare purple dye mentioned in Bible passages found in 'remarkable' discovery te 2026-05-31T14:20:28.494Z Traces of rare purple dye mentioned in Bible passages found in 'remarkable' discovery Archaeologists recently uncovered traces of a rare purple dye associated with biblical-era luxury in an unexpected place. They found them at Roman infant burials sites in England. The York graves date from the late third or early fourth century A.D. One infant was laid to rest alongside two adults in a stone coffin — while the other was buried in a lead coffin. SINKHOLE IN HISTORIC CITY REVEALS MEDIEVAL HOSPITAL HIDING JUST BENEATH STREET LEVEL Researchers recently analyzed the preserved remains and textiles in the burials. Using chemical testing, they found traces of Tyrian purple. "The babies were wrapped in a fine textile of Tyrian purple embellished with gold thread — a cloth of the highest possible status and luxury known in the Roman world," an April 30 statement from the University of York noted.  The find "suggests the babies were from families of significant social standing," officials said, adding that the purple cloth was "normally reserved for emperors and members of the aristocracy." The university said that "during the Roman period, the dye was a commodity valued at up to three times the price of gold." ANCIENT ESTATE TIED TO GROUP IN THE BIBLE UNEARTHED WITH 'FASCINATING' TREASURES IN ISRAEL The dye, harvested by crushing the shells of murex mollusks, was mentioned in the Bible several times. One biblical reference to purple textiles appears in Acts 16:14, which describes a female merchant. In Mark 15:17, Jesus was dressed in purple cloth by his captors in order to humiliate him, since the color was associated with royalty. ANCIENT ROMAN FORT YIELDS 2,000-YEAR-OLD FRUIT THAT SURVIVED THE CENTURIES, PLUS OTHER TREASURES The verse says, "And they clothed him in a purple cloak; and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on him." Officials said the textiles survived thanks to the Roman ritual of "pouring liquid gypsum over the clothed and shrouded bodies of the dead." "The gypsum gradually hardened, protecting imprints and fragments of textiles, as well as the dyes and substances originally present in the fabrics," the release added. The discovery marks the "first time traces of the dye have been found on Roman textile remains in York," officials said. "It’s one of only a handful of examples of the dye found in the U.K.," the release added. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Professor Maureen Carroll, a project director with University of York's Department of Archaeology, called the discovery "remarkable." "For the first time we now have confirmation of the use of this costly dye in Roman York, indicating that the city’s wealthy inhabitants had access to expensive and exotic commodities from the other end of the empire," said Carroll. The archaeologist added that the research "tells us a lot about the importance of children in Roman York and the willingness of the family to give their baby the best possible send-off in tragic circumstances." York, once known as Eboracum in Roman times, was founded around 71 A.D. as a military fortress. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES It functioned as a provincial capital until the Romans effectively withdrew from Britain in the early fifth century. Fox News Digital reached out to the University of York for comment. The discovery comes around a year after experts released research about an ancient purple dye factory located in modern-day Israel. The site, Tel Shiqmona, "can unequivocally be identified as a specialized facility for large-scale and long-term production of the lucrative purple dye," according to the study's authors. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The site dates back as early as 1100 B.C., and researchers said the site had an "unparalleled" number of artifacts related to purple dye manufacturing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c41adee6011c3f4e99485 Carpenter's Column: Who will help you move…a body? te 2026-05-31T14:11:57.189Z Carpenter's Column: Who will help you move…a body? This week's column from Tom Carpenter, the longtime humorist for the Arizona Daily Sun. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c4197ee6011c3f4e9947c Flagstaff History: Ancient pueblo ruins discovered six miles from Flagstaff te 2026-05-31T14:11:35.672Z Flagstaff History: Ancient pueblo ruins discovered six miles from Flagstaff This week's look back into Flagstaff's history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c4182ee6011c3f4e99473 Vitalant holding blood drives in Flagstaff, northern Arizona this June te 2026-05-31T14:11:14.150Z Vitalant holding blood drives in Flagstaff, northern Arizona this June Donors using the code JUNEGIFT-2025-V when scheduling their appointment will receive a $15 donor rewards gift card during the month of June. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c416cee6011c3f4e9946a Sex offender notification te 2026-05-31T14:10:52.635Z Sex offender notification The Flagstaff Police Department would like to make the following sex offender notifications: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c4153ee6011c3f4e99447 Trump reveals key Iran concession, warns US will ‘finish it off militarily’ if deal fails te 2026-05-31T14:10:27.036Z Trump reveals key Iran concession, warns US will ‘finish it off militarily’ if deal fails President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran has agreed to refrain from developing or otherwise acquiring nuclear weapons, a shift he described as a significant concession in ongoing negotiations while warning further military action is still on the table if talks fail. Tehran has already agreed not to develop a nuclear weapon, the president said on "My View with Lara Trump," but he wanted to ensure they wouldn't be able to simply purchase one, either. "So now [the agreement] says, 'We will not develop or in any way purchase a military weapon.' That's a big difference. So we're getting what we want slowly — very tough negotiators," Trump said.  "It takes a long time. I'm in no hurry... if you're going to be in a hurry, you're not going to make a good deal." He said an agreement was preferable because it would allow the Strait of Hormuz to reopen immediately, bringing gasoline prices "tumbling down" and preventing additional casualties. TRUMP WARNS IRAN FACES 'VIOLENCE LIKE PEOPLE HAVEN'T SEEN BEFORE' IF NUCLEAR DEAL FAILS But if Iran falls short of his terms, "we're going to end it a different way," he added. The U.S. has destroyed the Iranian navy and air force, Trump said, accusing the media of downplaying American success in the region. He also expressed hesitation about wiping out the entirety of Iran's remaining military because of how long it could take the country to rebuild afterward. TRUMP SAYS IRAN IS 'NEGOTIATING ON FUMES,' BELIEVES REGIME THOUGHT THEY COULD OUTWAIT HIM Still, he reserved the right to resume offensive action, saying it could be triggered by the collapse of negotiations or "a deal that wasn't going to be good for us." Iran might have effective negotiators, but America holds all the cards, the president said. He was undeterred by the upcoming midterms, pointing out that, with either a midterm election or presidential election every two years, the window for war is very small if an administration seeks to do only what is broadly popular instead of "what's right." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c3f16ee6011c3f4e9941c Sedona offers bevy of summer programs for local kids te 2026-05-31T14:00:54.552Z Sedona offers bevy of summer programs for local kids Howdy ho, Sedona camperinos, school’s out for summer, but registration is open for Sedona Parks and Recreation Summer Camps, which offers programming to hone the skills of the next generation of pickleball phenoms to the budding herpetologist in your home. ■ Pickleball Youth Camp: Session 1 is Monda Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c3efbee6011c3f4e993f9 Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann explains why Commanders are poised to bounce back from disappointing season te 2026-05-31T14:00:27.761Z Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann explains why Commanders are poised to bounce back from disappointing season Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann, who spent his entire career with the then-Washington Redskins, is excited for the Commanders this season despite an underwhelming season last year. Last season, the Commanders went 5-12 after making the NFC Championship in 2024. Theismann, 76, said the team ran out of gas last season as they dealt with injuries. "It was a lot of injuries in key places last year. The defense, I think, was very susceptible in certain areas," Theismann told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "With Bobby (Wagner) getting older now, obviously, we just sort of ran out of gas. 17 games is a lot of football games, right? I mean, that that's a lot of wear and tear on your body. I don't care how young you think you are, your body's going to tell you you're not that young." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Commanders defense struggled last season, giving up 26.5 points per game, which was 27th in the NFL. The team addressed their porous defense in the NFL Draft, drafting Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with the No. 7 overall pick. "Our number one pick is going to be something special going forward," Theismann said. "I think we added some really great pieces on defense." The Commanders invested heavily in their defense. Former Los Angeles Chargers pass rusher Odafe Oweh (four-year, $100 million), former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (three-year, $24.75 million), and former Houston Texans defensive tackle Tim Settle (three-year, $24 million) were among their key free agent additions. Star wide receiver Terry McLaurin missed the majority of the Commanders' offseason program due to a contract holdout, and Theismann pointed out he will be an active participant in this year’s program. SUPER BOWL CHAMPION JOE THEISMANN WEIGHS IMPACT OF JAXSON DART-ABDUL CARTER TRUMP CONTROVERSY ON LOCKER ROOM The Commanders made a change at offensive coordinator after mutually agreeing to part ways with Kliff Kingsbury. The Commanders promoted David Blough to replace Kingsbury, and Theismann noted how the offense will be called differently. "I think David Blough will call the games a little differently than Kliff did. A Little more play action, a little more under center. And this is what Jayden (Daniels) had a chance to work on while he was not participating in the games at the end of the season. So, he's a little bit ahead of the curve when it comes to that as well," Theismann said. Daniels was limited to just seven games due to injury last season, giving him the opportunity to get a head start on a new system late in the season. Theismann did note that while the Commanders got better, the rest of the NFC East got better as well. "The division itself has improved. The Giants got better. I think the coaching change makes a difference. Jaxson Dart is coming into another year. Defensively, they really didn't play to the talent that they have," Theismann said. "The Cowboys added defensive talent. They needed some help there. The Eagles are the Eagles; they're not going away. I mean, everybody is trying to bust on Jalen (Hurts) and all he does is show up and do the job and win football games." Theismann played in the NFL for 12 seasons, spending his whole career with the then-Washington Redskins. He was named the league MVP in 1983 and made the Pro Bowl twice. He led the Redskins to the Super Bowl in 1982, when they beat the Miami Dolphins 27-17 in Super Bowl XVII. In his career, Theismann completed 56.7% of his passes for 25,206 yards with 160 touchdowns and 138 interceptions. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Theismann will be competing in the American Century Championship from July 10-12 at Edgewood Golf Course in Lake Tahoe. The tournament will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c3a4bee6011c3f4e99375 Humanoid robot cleans first US apartment te 2026-05-31T13:40:27.343Z Humanoid robot cleans first US apartment A humanoid robot just walked into someone's San Francisco apartment and cleaned it. Yes, really. Gatsby, a local robotics startup operating under West Egg Labs, says it has completed the first consumer home cleaning by a humanoid robot in the United States. The customer came from Gatsby's San Francisco waitlist, was picked at random and booked the cleaning through the company's iOS app. With Gatsby, instead of buying a pricey robot for your home, you book one when you need it, much like ordering a ride or food delivery from an app. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report HOME ROBOT AUTOMATES HOUSEHOLD CHORES LIKE ROSIE FROM 'THE JETSONS' Gatsby describes itself as an on-demand cleaning service in San Francisco that uses humanoid robots instead of human cleaners. You open the iOS app, pick a time and a robot shows up to clean your apartment. This is not a robot vacuum. Gatsby says it uses full-size humanoid robots that walk through the apartment and handle chores such as dishes, surfaces, floors, making the bed and folding laundry. The price is also part of the hook. Gatsby says it charges a flat $150 per clean, regardless of apartment size. That means a studio and a penthouse cost the same, with no tips, hidden fees or surcharges, according to the company. Gatsby compares that with typical San Francisco apartment cleaning services, which it says often run from $150 to $300. Gatsby says the robot cleaned the customer's entire apartment on its own, with no human cleaner physically inside the home. The company also says a typical cleaning takes about 3 hours. One recent San Francisco cleaning ran from 8:42 a.m. to 11:47 a.m., with one robot and no human cleaner physically present. Gatsby says no human cleaner is physically present during the clean. For anyone who has ever cleaned frantically before the cleaner arrives, that may sound appealing. However, that does not necessarily mean there is no human involvement at all. Gatsby says harder tasks can be handled through remote human teleoperation, while routine work is autonomous. So, while a person may not be standing in your apartment, the service may still involve remote human help. That detail does not erase the milestone. But it does change how people should think about privacy, trust and what "autonomous" really means inside a home. Cleaning makes sense as a starting point because almost everyone has some relationship with it. Some people hate it. Some people outsource it. Others squeeze it in late at night because the day got away from them. Gatsby founder and CEO Aron Frishberg frames housework as more than an annoying chore. He sees it as a time problem that falls hardest on people who are already stretched thin. "Housework is the largest unpaid job in human history, and it falls hardest on the people with the least time to give," Frishberg said. "Right now, somewhere, there's a parent scrubbing floors who would rather be with their kid. A worker mopping after a sixteen-hour shift. We've mapped every neuron and synapse in a fruit fly's brain, yet we still clean our homes the same way our ancestors did hundreds of years ago. We didn't build this to clean apartments, we built it to give that time back to humanity." Many humanoid robot companies want to build and sell the machine itself. Gatsby is trying a different route. The company says it is building the consumer distribution layer for humanoid robotics. In other words, Gatsby wants to be the app and service layer that connects customers with whichever humanoid robot performs best. That could be smart if the robotics market keeps changing quickly. A better robot may arrive six months from now. A cheaper one may show up after that. Gatsby wants the flexibility to swap in stronger hardware while keeping the same app, booking flow and service model. The company describes itself as robot-agnostic. That means Gatsby is not betting everything on one robot body. It wants to work with multiple robot makers as the technology improves. 5 WORRISOME PRIVACY CLAUSES HIDDEN IN SMART HOME DEVICES Home cleaning is brutally hard for robots. Apartments are messy, unpredictable and full of awkward objects. A robot has to deal with chairs, cords, clutter, pets, tight corners and the occasional pile of laundry that nobody wants to discuss. Gatsby says the robot can handle tasks that go well beyond vacuuming, including dishes, surfaces, floors, bed-making and laundry folding. That sounds impressive. It also raises the bar for reliability. A robot that handles one apartment is a milestone. A robot that can clean many different homes, day after day, without awkward failures is a much bigger challenge. Letting any cleaner into your home requires trust. With robots, that trust gets more complicated. Gatsby markets the service as a way to avoid having a stranger physically inside your home. Still, remote assistance raises its own privacy questions. Customers should know what remote operators can see, how home data is handled and whether any video, audio or mapping information is stored. That does not mean Gatsby is doing anything wrong. It simply means consumers should ask direct questions before letting any connected robot into a private space. Before booking any robotic home service, read the privacy policy, check what data the app collects and think about what parts of the home you are comfortable exposing to a connected device. This may be the first question many people ask. A humanoid robot walking through an apartment sounds convenient until you picture it bumping into a lamp, knocking over a vase or dropping a dish. Gatsby says customers are covered if the robot damages anything during a cleaning, with the company promising to replace items the robot breaks. That is a helpful promise, but customers should still review the fine print before booking. Robots entering homes may need the same kind of trust-building that ride-sharing and food delivery needed years ago. People want convenience, but they also want accountability when something goes wrong. If Gatsby can make this work reliably, the impact could stretch beyond spotless counters. A $150 robot cleaning visit could appeal to busy parents, older adults, people with mobility challenges and anyone who wants help without coordinating with a human cleaner. It could also put pressure on traditional cleaning services, especially in expensive cities where household help already costs a lot. At the same time, this raises labor questions. Human cleaners already work in a tough market. If robot cleaning becomes cheaper and more convenient, workers could feel that shift first. The near-term reality may be less dramatic. Robots may handle basic tasks while humans continue to do deep cleaning, delicate work and jobs that require judgment. But Gatsby's first consumer cleaning shows that home robotics has moved from showroom fantasy into someone's actual apartment. IS THIS ROBOT AFTER OUR HOSPITALITY, RETAIL AND HEALTHCARE JOBS? For now, Gatsby says the service is available only in San Francisco. The company has a waitlist for other cities. That limited rollout gives Gatsby a chance to test the service in real apartments before expanding. It also gives customers, competitors and privacy experts time to see how this model works outside a carefully controlled launch. For now, this is mainly an early look at where home services may be headed. If you live in San Francisco, Gatsby may already be on your radar. If you live elsewhere, the bigger takeaway is that consumer robots are starting to arrive as services rather than expensive gadgets you have to own. That could make robot help more accessible. It could also make it easier for companies to test new technology inside real homes. So, treat this as promising but early. Ask practical questions before you get excited. How does the robot enter and leave? What happens if it breaks something? Can a remote operator see inside your home? Does the company record video? Who handles problems if the cleaning falls short? Those answers will matter as much as the robot itself. Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. In this free, live online class, Kurt the CyberGuy will walk you step by step through simple phone security fixes you can do in real time. You’ll learn how to improve your privacy settings, spot the latest phone scams, use trusted security tools and walk away with a simple checklist to stay protected. Register here: CyberGuyLive.com Gatsby's first humanoid robot cleaning feels like one of those tech moments that sounds funny until you realize it may become normal. A robot showing up to scrub an apartment still feels strange. Then again, so did getting into a stranger's car through an app. The big question is whether Gatsby can turn a clever first cleaning into a service people actually trust. Price helps. Convenience helps. But homes are personal spaces, and consumers will need more than a shiny robot and a slick app. If Gatsby can deliver clean rooms, clear privacy rules and dependable service, it could change how people think about housework. Would you let a humanoid robot into your home to clean?  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/6a1c35ffee6011c3f4e992e2 English cops cuffed teen stabbing victim after attacker claimed racial assault te 2026-05-31T13:22:07.584Z English cops cuffed teen stabbing victim after attacker claimed racial assault English police are facing mounting scrutiny after officers handcuffed an 18-year-old university student as he bled to death following a fatal stabbing, allegedly after believing the attacker’s false claim that he had been the victim of a racist assault. The case has sparked outrage across Britain, fueled political debate over policing and prompted calls for the release of body-worn camera footage from the responding officers. Alan Mendoza, executive director and co-founder of the London-based Henry Jackson Society think tank, told Fox News Digital that the case reflected broader failures in British policing culture. "The killing of Henry Nowak shows how far the rot of political correctness has set into the British policing mentality," Mendoza said. "The reflex attitude today appears to be to believe any and every claim that mentions racism," he added. "It clearly trumped actual murder in this case as a dying Mr. Nowak was arrested on the say-so of his Sikh assailant without any facts being established by the officers attending." BRITISH POLICE RELEASE DETAILS ON SUSPECTS AFTER 'SHOCKING' TRAIN ATTACK, UPDATE ON VICTIMS Vickrum Digwa, 23, was convicted Thursday at Southampton Crown Court of murdering Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old finance student at the University of Southampton, during a confrontation on Dec. 3, 2025. Officers arriving at the chaotic scene initially treated Nowak as the suspect after Digwa allegedly claimed he had been racially abused and attacked. Officers handcuffed Nowak before realizing the severity of his injuries. He later collapsed and died at the scene despite attempts to administer first aid, according to Sky News. Following the verdict, Hampshire Constabulary publicly apologized and referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), England and Wales' police watchdog, for investigation. "I’m sorry that he was handcuffed and arrested in the moments before he lost consciousness," Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Robert France said in a statement reported by Sky News. Prosecutors told jurors Digwa stabbed Nowak multiple times using a 21-centimeter blade described in court as a Sikh kirpan-style weapon. Digwa claimed he acted in self-defense after being racially abused, but jurors rejected that argument and found him guilty of murder. The case has since ignited fierce public debate online and in British media over whether police prioritized allegations of racism over basic investigative and medical procedures. TEXAS PRESS CONFERENCE IN AUSTIN METCALF KILLING DEVOLVES INTO CHAOS OVER TRACK MEET STABBING Speaking on GB News on Friday, Reform UK Member of Parliament Robert Jenrick called for the release of body-worn camera footage if the Nowak family consents. "The officers chose to prioritize the accusation of racial abuse over saving the life of this young man," Jenrick said. "I think that was a terrible mistake." Jenrick also criticized what he described as a muted response from Britain’s political establishment compared to reactions following the 2020 death of George Floyd in the United States. "The Prime Minister says absolutely nothing. The Home Secretary says absolutely nothing." The killing has also raised concerns about hostility toward Britain’s Sikh community, which Sikh organizations have sought to distance from the crime. In a public statement issued following the verdict, Sikh community organizations condemned the killing and stressed that the case should not be viewed as representative of Sikhism. 2 JEWISH MEN STABBED IN LONDON ATTACK CLASSIFIED AS TERRORISM "Henry’s life has tragically been cut short by a moment of madness by an individual for which there can be no excuses," the statement said. The organizations also acknowledged that "the actions of police officers who handcuffed the victim just before he died" had intensified criticism of police and "unnecessarily stirred up community hatred." The statement further emphasized that legal protections allowing Sikhs in Britain to carry ceremonial kirpans for religious purposes do not apply if the blade is used violently. "We understand in this case the weapon that may have been used was not the normal Kirpan worn by fully practicing Sikhs," the statement read. Mendoza stressed that Britain’s Sikh community broadly condemned the murder and supported the investigation. "It’s legal for Sikhs to carry ceremonial knives in the U.K. but they are almost always tiny ones that religious authorities have ordained are sufficient to fulfil the obligation," Mendoza told Fox News Digital. "He had one of those, plus his [8 inch] blade." He also described Digwa as "a weapons nut," referencing evidence presented during the trial that prosecutors said showed the defendant had a fascination with knives and weapons. The IOPC investigation into the officers’ actions remains ongoing. Fox News Digital reached out to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary for comment but did not receive a response before publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c35ebee6011c3f4e992d9 Just 5 minutes of prayer could have surprising health benefits, study finds te 2026-05-31T13:21:47.752Z Just 5 minutes of prayer could have surprising health benefits, study finds Adult patients experienced significant relief from pain and anxiety after just five minutes of in-person prayer, as found in a randomized controlled trial. The study, led by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Department of Family and Community Medicine, compared the effects of direct prayer to the effects of listening to music, revealing that prayer provided greater and more sustained relief for both symptoms. "Prayer is powerful and beneficial on many levels," Jesse Bradley, pastor of Grace Community Church in Washington, told Fox News Digital. 5 PRAYERS TO EASE ELECTION ANXIETY SHARED BY RELIGIOUS LEADERS According to statistics cited in the study, prayer is the most used form of complementary medicine in the United States, relied on by 43% of Americans. The researchers focused on a practice known as proximal intercessory prayer (PIP), which is defined as in-person, face-to-face prayer directed toward another individual’s well-being. The research team recruited 180 adult patients from a family medicine waiting room, according to a press release. All participants had previously reported experiencing moderate to severe pain, anxiety or both. Following their standard medical appointments, the patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups: the prayer group, in which participants received five minutes of in-person Christian prayer delivered by a trained volunteer, and the music group, where they spent five minutes listening to music. SEVERAL GROUPS SAY CANNABIS MAY HELP AGING AMERICANS MANAGE PAIN The researchers then tracked changes in the participants' self-reported pain and anxiety levels at multiple intervals: immediately after the five-minute session, at two weeks and at six weeks. "It was very well-received," Katherine Jacobson, MD, assistant professor of family and community medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, told Fox News Digital. She noted that 97% of participants said they were "neutral or supportive" when asked about having this kind of prayer available as part of their medical visits. The study, which was published in The Annals of Family Medicine, revealed that while patients in both groups showed improvements, those in the prayer group reported substantially greater relief. Bradley, who was not involved in the study, described the transformative power of prayer through "healing and comfort," and shared that he himself once went through a long, painful recovery process. "Daily prayer was essential in my healing journey," he shared. SIMPLE DAILY HABIT MAY HELP EASE DEPRESSION MORE THAN MEDICATION, RESEARCHERS SAY For pain reduction, the individuals who received in-person prayer experienced greater drops in pain intensity immediately following the session. This superior level of relief remained evident during the two-week follow-up compared to the music group, the researchers found. For anxiety reduction, the benefits of prayer were even longer-lasting. The prayer recipients reported significantly greater reductions in anxiety immediately after the session, and these positive effects remained statistically significant at both the two-week and six-week checkpoints. "We expected that patients who expected prayer to work would benefit more, but that wasn't what we found," Jacobson said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Religious affiliation, religious intensity and expectancy of healing did not predict who improved," he went on. "Benefits appeared across a wide range of patients, including those not of the Christian faith and those who did not expect the intervention to help them." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES The study had some limitations, the researchers acknowledged, primarily that it could not prove that prayer itself caused the improvements. The team also noted that patients receiving prayer had human contact, while the music control group did not. The eye contact and gentle laying of hands from the prayer volunteers may have had an impact, as that type of contact is known to reduce pain. The authors hope to conduct future studies with a control group that receives interpersonal contact but no prayer. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "For physicians and health systems, the study supports continuing to ask patients about spiritual care preferences as part of whole-person care, and considering whether trained Christian volunteer prayer practitioners could be integrated into outpatient settings for interested patients," Jacobson said. The researchers suggest that PIP could serve as a low-cost, non-pharmacologic and effective complement to standard medical care. Rather than replacing traditional treatments, the authors indicate that this type of brief, faith-based intervention could be integrated into primary care settings to help manage pain and anxiety. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c35d7ee6011c3f4e992d0 Trump calls on all future candidates to take cognitive exam, noting perfect score during latest physical te 2026-05-31T13:21:27.748Z Trump calls on all future candidates to take cognitive exam, noting perfect score during latest physical President Donald Trump fired back at critics of his health and cognitive abilities just two weeks before his 80th birthday, repeating his new favorite moniker for his Democrat critics, calling out the "Dumocrats." "All people running for President and Vice President should be forced to take high difficulty Cognitive Tests," Trump wrote in an overnight Truth Social post. "Congress, and the Dumocrats, should demand it!" Trump is set to become only the second president to serve at the advanced age of 80 after former President Joe Biden. TRUMP LASHES OUT AT CROCKETT, RENEWS CALL FOR COGNITIVE TEST "The results of my Physical Examination, taken at Walter Reed Military Medical Center, and just released, were extremely good," Trump's post began. "Unlike other U.S. Presidents, none of whom have ever taken an approved, high difficulty, Cognitive Test, I scored a perfect 30 out of 30, considered 'extreme intelligence.' "Are the Dumocrats really surprised?" Trump has long touted his cognitive test scores, using it as one of his campaign rally staples in contrast to his predecessor Biden, who was the oldest U.S. president in history at 82 when he left office in January 2025. TRUMP DECLARED IN 'EXCELLENT OVERALL HEALTH' BY DOCTOR AFTER WALTER REED VISIT The White House released a memorandum Friday night from Capt. Sean P. Barbabella, the physician to the president, detailing Trump’s May 26 annual medical examination. The memo said the evaluation included diagnostic studies, laboratory testing conducted over the past year and consultations with 22 specialty providers. The physician’s summary said Trump "remains in excellent health," with "strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function." It also said his cognitive and physical performance were "excellent" and that he is "fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State." "His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being," Barbabella wrote. TRUMP CLAIMS WHITE HOUSE DOCTORS REPORT HIM IN 'PERFECT HEALTH,' SAYS HE 'ACED' THIRD STRAIGHT COGNITIVE EXAM The memo said Trump’s neurological exam showed normal mental status, cranial nerves, motor strength, sensation, reflexes, gait and balance. It said he completed the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, known as the MoCA, and scored 30 out of 30. "In fact, this is my fourth such test, all PERFECT or, 120 correct answers out of 120 questions asked!" Trump added in his post. "It is very rare that anyone gets a Perfect Score, especially when achieved four times in a row." Screenings for depression and anxiety were also listed as normal, but the report noted slight lower leg swelling, improved from last year, and bruising on the backs of his hands, which the physician attributed to minor soft tissue irritation from "frequent handshaking" while taking aspirin for cardiovascular prevention. The bruising is "common and benign," according to the physician. Trump’s lab results were listed largely within normal ranges. His total cholesterol was 143, LDL cholesterol was 53, HDL cholesterol was 70 and triglycerides were 104. His fasting glucose was 83.2, hemoglobin A1c was 5.3 and PSA was 1.0. The memo also listed normal kidney, liver, thyroid and cardiac-related markers. Trump’s current medications include rosuvastatin and ezetimibe for cholesterol control and aspirin for cardiac prevention. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c35c3ee6011c3f4e992c7 NBA fan, 17, on life support after suffering catastrophic injuries while celebrating Spurs' playoff win te 2026-05-31T13:21:07.676Z NBA fan, 17, on life support after suffering catastrophic injuries while celebrating Spurs' playoff win An NBA fan who was in San Antonio celebrating one of the Spurs’ Western Conference finals victories over the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered catastrophic injuries during the reveling. The 17-year-old and was out celebrating San Antonio’s Game 6 win on Thursday over Oklahoma City before team closed out the series and advanced to the NBA Finals on Saturday night, according to Fox San Antonio. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Yvonne Hudson, one of the teen’s family members, said he fell from a vehicle and his head hit a curb. The teen was rushed to a hospital where he was suffering from severe brain swelling and later placed on life support, the station reported. "The doctors have been running tests to see if he has any further brain activity," Hudson said. "We don't want doctors to give up on him yet since his heart is beating on its own." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Hudson said the teen was gone for about 8 minutes before the incident occurred. "The San Antonio Police Department extends our sympathy to the family, friends and loved ones affected by this tragic and preventable incident," San Antonio police said in a statement. This serves as an important reminder that public safety is a shared responsibility. "We encourage everyone celebrating to follow traffic laws, stay inside of your vehicles and follow directions from the officers who are there to keep everyone safe." The teen was reported to be in critical condition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c35afee6011c3f4e992be A'ja Wilson expected to dominate as Aces face Golden State Valkyries in only WNBA game on schedule te 2026-05-31T13:20:47.909Z A'ja Wilson expected to dominate as Aces face Golden State Valkyries in only WNBA game on schedule We had a Game 7 last night in the NBA, and today we get … well, one game in the WNBA. I’m all for basketball whenever I can get it. However, I always wonder how the scheduling works where we only have one game some days and 10 another. Either way, I’ll take it, and I’m going to bet on it as well. This one is between the Las Vegas Aces and the Golden State Valkyries. The Aces have been the dynasty of the WNBA, and they still have their window very much open. I suppose any team with an annual MVP and Defensive Player of the Year Candidate, A’ja Wilson, will have the potential to win a championship. The Aces, however, have done a great job of surrounding Wilson with talent, even if they got rid of one of their best players (Kelsey Plum). They got off to a slow start last year before they ultimately went on a run for their third championship in four years. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! This season has seen them drop the opener against the Mercury (the team they beat for the championship last season), and then win four straight games. They have lost their last two games, though, dropping one to Plum and the Sparks, and the other to the upstart Dallas Wings. This is a team that knows they can turn it on whenever they want, and May games really aren’t going to do that for them, normally. The Valkyries put together a solid season last year, their first in existence. They set records for attendance and proved this was a good spot for a franchise. However, if you want to keep fans, you need to win games. So far, this season, they are delivering on that as they are 5-2 for the year. They’ve already beaten the Indiana Fever, Phoenix Mercury, and New York Liberty. All of those are expected to be postseason teams this year, and they were last year. I’m curious to see how they build this team and look to improve it. Right now, the team is built on a trio of Veronica Burton, Gabby Williams and Janelle Salaun. All three combine to average about 45 points per game. That’s a little more than half of their team's average. Salaun is a bench player and comes into games with scoring as her main intent. The rest of the team is built on solid role players who don’t turn the ball over much. If you don’t follow the news with the WNBA much, you probably are unaware that the refs in this league are substantially worse than the NBA referees, who also take regular criticism. In the last game for the Aces, head coach Becky Hammon blasted the refs for their performance. She, as usual, was fined. However, what typically happens is that the team gets some makeup calls the next game, so expect to see a favorable whistle for the Aces. They probably won’t need it, though. Wilson is hard to guard for every team in the league, but the Valkyries are not really equipped with someone who can stay with her. Wilson has averaged 23 points and 11 rebounds against them in her four games against them, and honestly, two of those games were not very impressive shooting performances. Expect Wilson to torch them today and get whatever she wants offensively. Give me her over points and rebound total (33.5). CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c359bee6011c3f4e992b5 Arizona school board member gets backlash after mocking board president with Nazi salute te 2026-05-31T13:20:27.825Z Arizona school board member gets backlash after mocking board president with Nazi salute An Arizona school board member is facing calls to resign after appearing to make a Nazi salute during a contentious public meeting before later comparing the board president to a dictator and saying, "All I could think of tonight was Hitler." Video from a May 26 Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board meeting appears to show board member Kimberly Fisher raising her right arm and saying, "Heil, heil" during a dispute with board President Paul Carver Jr. The exchange occurred near the end of the meeting during a disagreement over scheduling a community study session related to district boundary discussions. According to video of the meeting, Fisher objected to holding the session during the afternoon, arguing that community members would have difficulty attending. NJ COUNCILWOMAN CONDEMNS 'IGNORANCE' OF COMPARING ICE AGENTS TO NAZIS DURING HEATED MEETING "The whole point of having a study session with our community is that we can get their input and they can hear our discussions," Fisher said during the meeting. Carver later said he moved to adjourn the meeting because the discussion involved an item that was not on the posted agenda and could have raised concerns under Arizona's Open Meeting Law. "The reason for calling for the adjournment was simply that, as the question turned into discussion concerning an item that was not on the agenda, the board was moving into an area that could have been considered a violation of Arizona's Open Meeting Law," Carver said in a Facebook video posted after the meeting. BYRON DONALDS REBUKES 'SQUAD' MEMBER OVER 'FASCIST' SLUR: ‘DO I LOOK LIKE A MEMBER OF THE THIRD REICH?’ Carver said Fisher made the gesture and comment after the motion to adjourn. "The point behind this post is that there's a lot of noise being made that she may have been justified in making that statement because she felt like I was being a dictator," Carver said. "I was simply following the rules of the state of Arizona." He added that "it is never okay to make those gestures and make that statement with those gestures in any environment." MARYLAND TEACHER FACES CALLS FOR RESIGNATION OVER CONTROVERSIAL CHARLIE KIRK MEME The incident prompted condemnation from district officials, who said Fisher was acting independently and did not represent the views of the district. "The District does not condone, support, or endorse gestures or language associated with hate, discrimination, intimidation or violence in any form," Deer Valley Unified School District said in a statement. "Such actions do not reflect the mission or vision of Deer Valley Unified School District." The district added that Fisher's "views and actions do not reflect and should not be attributed to other board members, staff, other members of the school community or the District." TENNESSEE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER CENSURED AFTER CALLING STUDENT ‘HOT’ AT MEETING The Deer Valley Educators Association also condemned Fisher's conduct and called for her resignation. "DVEA was horrified and disgusted to see DVUSD Governing Board Member Kimberly Fisher deliver a Nazi salute during the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, board meeting," association president Kelley Fisher said in a statement. "Any leader who uses a Nazi salute during a School Board meeting is unfit for public service. There is no justification for this behavior. Kimberly Fisher should resign before she does more harm to our students and the community at large." WOMAN DISROBES AT CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING IN PROTEST OF LOCKER ROOM POLICIES Hours after the meeting, Fisher posted a Facebook livestream in which she doubled down on her criticism of Carver, repeatedly describing his leadership as dictatorial. "We have been living or operating under virtually a dictatorship for a long time," Fisher said. She also accused Carver of acting like "a dictator" and urged voters not to support him in future elections. DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN HURLS PROFANITY-LACED MESSAGE AT STEPHEN MILLER Near the end of the livestream, Fisher appeared to connect her thinking during the meeting to historical dictators. "What was it? Pol Pot, you know, was the most egregious dictator I've heard of," Fisher said. "All I could think of tonight was Hitler." Fisher did not directly address the gesture or comment from the meeting during the livestream. VIRGINIA SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER SUED FOR ALLEGEDLY EMBEZZLING $175K FOR STRIP CLUBS, VACATIONS, CAMPAIGN EXPENSES In a separate video posted to social media, Carver said community members had asked why the board was not taking action against Fisher. He argued Arizona law limits the ability of school boards to discipline elected members. "I need the community to understand that in the state of Arizona, the school district and the board do not have the ability to discipline board members," Carver said. Carver called Fisher's behavior "rampant and repetitive" and said her actions were "totally unacceptable and unprofessional." Deer Valley Unified School District serves more than 33,000 students across northern Maricopa County, including communities in north Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Cave Creek and New River, according to the district. Fox News Digital reached out to Fisher for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c3341ee6011c3f4e99257 What happens in Vega$: steroids, swimmers, and a billion-dollar hustle te 2026-05-31T13:10:25.903Z What happens in Vega$: steroids, swimmers, and a billion-dollar hustle The Enhanced Games — a singular sporting competition where a majority of the athletes were on performance enhancing drugs — may herald a new business model that the tech industry is ready to embrace. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c30feee6011c3f4e9922a Pirates' Brandon Lowe ejected after ABS challenge was disallowed, leading to fly out te 2026-05-31T13:00:46.311Z Pirates' Brandon Lowe ejected after ABS challenge was disallowed, leading to fly out The Automated Balls and Strikes (ABS) system has provided its own set of challenges during the 2026 season, but players and managers alike have learned, that in baseball, it is the truth – as long as the umpire can see that a challenge has been made. Two-time All-Star Brandon Lowe learned the hard way during the Pittsburgh Pirates' 10-9 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. He flied out in the fourth inning and was ejected. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Lowe tried to challenge a strike call in the bottom of the fourth inning. Home plate umpire Alex Tosi didn’t look at Lowe as he tapped his helmet to signal a challenge. Tosi disallowed the challenge and appeared to explain to Pirates manager Don Kelly why it wasn’t granted. As Lowe rounded first on the fly out, he was tossed by first base umpire Jordan Baker. It was Lowe’s first ejection of his career. "Kind of a sad first ejection, I guess, if we're looking at ejections as a whole," he said, via MLB.com. "But yeah, I was just frustrated with myself, and let out my frustration to myself, and got thrown out for it. I didn't even realize that I was thrown out until I was about three-quarters of the way back to the dugout, and saw (hitting coach Jonny Tucker) kind of pointing towards first base." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Kelly told reporters that it was explained to him that the challenge was disallowed because it was determined to be dugout-influenced. "That was just total, like Jordan did not understand what (Lowe) was saying, and totally overreacted, I thought," Kelly said. "Lowe was upset that he thought that he had swung at ball four, and Jordan thought that he was yelling at the home-plate umpire, and it was a total misunderstanding." Lowe is leading the Pirates in home runs with 14. He was 1-for-3 with a run scored before he was tossed from the game. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c30eaee6011c3f4e99221 Cardinals fan tries to throw Pete Crow-Armstrong's home run ball back onto the field and fails miserably te 2026-05-31T13:00:26.322Z Cardinals fan tries to throw Pete Crow-Armstrong's home run ball back onto the field and fails miserably Chicago Cubs star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong had a day to remember at Busch Stadium on Saturday night. The same can not be said for a St. Louis Cardinals fan who got his hands on Crow-Armstrong's home run ball late in the contest. With the Cubs leading their rival Cardinals 3-1 in the top of the eighth inning, Crow-Armstrong stepped to the dish and was greeted with a barrage of overrated chants, particularly from the shirtless fans in right field in the viral 'tarps-off' section. Sitting on a 1-0 count, St. Louis pitcher Gordon Graceffo hung a fastball over the center of the plate. Crow-Armstrong put the barrel to the ball and launched his seventh home run of the season right into the center of the section of shirtless fans. PCA understandably enjoyed himself rounding the bases, and amid the mixture of boos and cheers, the fan who snagged the home run ball attempted to throw it back onto the field. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The keyword in the previous sentence is "attempted." The fan not only failed at tossing the baseball back onto the field of play, but appeared to hit a fan sitting close to the wall with a not-so-athletic left-handed heater. CARDINALS GO ALL IN ON SHIRTLESS FANS, DEDICATING AN ENTIRE SECTION OF STADIUM TO VIRAL 'TARPS OFF' MOB We may not see a tougher scene from a fanbase this MLB season than what we witnessed at Busch Stadium on Saturday. You have the villain of your biggest rival hit a 444-foot no-doubter amid overrated chants, and then someone in the beloved tarps-off section can't even manage to toss the ball back onto the field. While Crow-Armstrong's homer in the eighth inning was the highlight of the night, he was dominant at the plate throughout the contest, going 4-for-5 with a double to go along with his long ball. Saturday's performance marked Crow-Armstrong's first multi-hit game since May 8. The Cubs' 6-1 win in St. Louis sets up a rubber match in the three-game series on Sunday evening. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c2e94ee6011c3f4e991dc America’s next economic powerhouse may be rising in red-state territory te 2026-05-31T12:50:28.867Z America’s next economic powerhouse may be rising in red-state territory DALLAS — Texas has emerged as the biggest winner in corporate America’s flight from high-tax blue states, attracting a wave of headquarters relocations as companies increasingly abandon costly coastal hubs for lower-tax Republican strongholds. The relocation wave is reshaping the balance of economic power in America, boosting red-state economies while raising fresh questions about whether high taxes and regulation are driving companies out of blue-state strongholds. Dallas-Fort Worth led the nation with 111 headquarters relocations between 2018 and 2025, according to a CBRE report, while Austin added 88 and Houston gained 31. Together, the three Texas hubs have became one of the nation’s biggest magnets for corporate relocations. THE RED STATES RACING AHEAD IN AMERICA’S POWERFUL WEALTH BOOM — AND THE STATES FALLING BEHIND CBRE found 725 companies relocated headquarters during that seven-year period, with many citing growth opportunities, lower operating costs and lighter regulation as key reasons for moving. Florida, particularly Miami, also emerged as a major beneficiary. Over the past year alone, six companies moved operations to Miami from costly hubs like Los Angeles, the Bay Area and Boston, drawn by Florida’s lower taxes, growing tech sector and access to East Coast markets. Companies told CBRE that Miami’s expanding startup scene and growing pool of finance and tech talent are making the city increasingly attractive. International firms are also flocking to South Florida for its strong tourism, travel and beauty industries. Meanwhile, California suffered the nation’s steepest corporate losses. CALIFORNIA’S LOOMING CAPITAL FLIGHT PROBLEM COULD RESHAPE STATE IN 3 KEY AREAS The San Francisco Bay Area posted a net loss of 163 headquarters during the same period Texas posted gains. Companies leaving California frequently cited taxes, labor rules and soaring living costs as reasons for relocating elsewhere, CBRE found. The migration is also becoming increasingly political. Economic performance often shapes midterm messaging, and corporate relocations are poised to play a larger role in debates over taxes, regulation and the broader business climate. THIS STATE ISN’T JUST GROWING — ITS ECONOMY IS GETTING RICHER PER RESIDENT The issue is drawing even more attention as Democrats in several blue states push billionaire taxes and other progressive policies that critics warn could accelerate the exodus of companies and wealthy residents. Whether the trend endures remains unclear. But for now, the corporate migration is reinforcing a growing reality: Taxes, regulation and cost of living are increasingly determining where businesses invest, where jobs move and which states gain or lose economic power. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c29e4ee6011c3f4e99142 Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr snaps home run drought with thunderous dinger: 'About f---ing time' te 2026-05-31T12:30:28.223Z Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr snaps home run drought with thunderous dinger: 'About f---ing time' San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. is one of the most talented players in MLB and his home run drought was almost as incredible as his play on the field. Tatis probably doesn’t think so, but going 207 at-bats without a dinger, at his caliber, was something to behold. With every pitch he saw, fans never knew which throw could be launched into the seats. It finally came Saturday against the Washington Nationals. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The Padres second baseman launched a solo home run off Nationals starter Foster Griffin 451 feet. He finished the day 2-for-5 with an RBI. "I just knew right away," he said. "About f---ing time." Tatis’ 55-game homerless streak to start the season was the second-most ever who hit 40 or more home runs in a single season, only behind Boston Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski’s 57-game streak in 1972, according to MLB.com. He received a joyous welcome after he rounded the bases and went back into the dugout. It was his first home run since Sept. 27 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "There's no off days over here man," Tatis said. "This game will find a way how to still punish you." Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts believed Tatis will get some better sleep now. "Bet you he'll sleep a little better tonight, knowing that he has a little ‘one’ on his numbers. He has a lot in his career, but it's different," he said. "Everyone knows what the deal is here. Everyone knows he has zero, so I think getting that kind of pressure off his back is nice." Washington, however, picked up a 9-4 win. The three-time All-Star is hitting .271 with a .670 OPS, six doubles, a triple and a home run. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c2571ee6011c3f4e990b4 American Frances Tiafoe clashes with French Open opponent during comeback win te 2026-05-31T12:11:29.432Z American Frances Tiafoe clashes with French Open opponent during comeback win Frances Tiafoe may have the best shot to be the first American men’s tennis star to win his first Grand Slam tennis event since Andy Roddick in 2003 and the first winner of the French Open since Andre Agassi. It might have been why his match against Portugal’s Jaime Faria had an extra intensity component to it on Saturday at the French Open. Tiafoe won the match 4-6, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (4), 6-1, 6-2, but the two competitors were seen yelling at each other in the fifth set. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The two were talking back and forth on the end lines and came to the net. The chair umpire tried to get the match started again. "Why don't you quit trying to act like you're tough? You're not hard bro, just play," Tiafoe was heard saying. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The umpire, who was initially talking to Faria, said "all of this has to stop." Tiafoe completed the comeback win to advance to the fourth round against Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi. "I needed that," Tiafoe said of the exchange. "Because I’m up at the time but I’m still a little nervous. And he was chirping. He definitely gave me a lot of lip. He thought he was (boxer) Ryan Garcia or something." American men have been trying to get a Grand Slam title back to the United States for quite some time. Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have been eliminated from the tournament, while Carlos Alcaraz is on the mend dealing with a wrist injury. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c255dee6011c3f4e990ab Ancient drinking habits revealed as researchers uncover 4,000-year-old beer receipt te 2026-05-31T12:11:09.510Z Ancient drinking habits revealed as researchers uncover 4,000-year-old beer receipt Researchers analyzing ancient cuneiform tablets recently unveiled a 4,000-year-old beer receipt — offering a rare glimpse into Mesopotamian beer culture. The news was announced in a University of Copenhagen news release in April. Mesopotamia, often called the "cradle of civilization," was centered in parts of modern-day Iraq and Syria thousands of years ago. 'EXTREMELY RARE' 2,000-YEAR-OLD BREAD LOAF UNEARTHED AT ROMAN LEGIONARY CAMP Researchers from the university and the National Museum of Denmark recently analyzed, identified and digitized the ancient texts as part of a joint project called "Hidden Treasures." The tablet had been sitting in the National Museum's archives, and the release said the texts had not been studied in recent times. Of particular interest is NMC 7962, a tablet detailing beer deliveries. The beer tablet dates to the Ur III period, around 2112-2004 B.C. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER 3,000-YEAR-OLD BEER-LIKE DRINKS BREWED WITH UNUSUAL INGREDIENTS NMC 7962 was previously published by Danish Sumerologist Thorkild Jacobsen before researchers re-analyzed it during the digitization project. Beer receipts were common administrative records in ancient Mesopotamia, said Troels Pank Arbøll, an associate professor of Assyriology at the University of Copenhagen. Arbøll — the only professor who specializes in Assyriology at the university — told Fox News Digital the records were intended "to record how much beer was delivered or distributed by an institution." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Beer was a central part of Mesopotamian culture from the invention of writing in the late 4th millennium BCE until the end of cuneiform culture," he noted. "It was considered an integral part of urbanized life." The receipt differentiates between high-quality and "ordinary" beer. "The concrete example lists different types of beer delivered on two successive days: 16 liters of high-quality beer and 55 liters of ordinary beer, followed by 12 liters of high-quality beer and 40 liters of ordinary beer," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES One liter of beer is just under three standard 12-ounce beer cans — meaning that the delivery totaled over 30 gallons over two days. "It is not clear from the text who exactly it was intended for, although it was received by the provincial governor, as his cylinder seal is impressed on the clay tablet in question," Arbøll noted. As for what the beer may have tasted like, Arbøll said there are some clues. "Early on, most beer was produced on the basis of barley, though it could in some periods include, for example, date syrup or emmer wheat in the production process," he said. The drink also contained some sediment, and depictions show it being consumed through hollow reeds used as straws, he said. Some have attempted to reproduce Mesopotamian beer, particularly at the University of Chicago, Arbøll said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Mesopotamian beer "was probably not high in alcohol, though it was nutritious," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c2549ee6011c3f4e990a2 FBI hunts most wanted neighbor next door who allegedly faked cancer, scammed loved ones for luxury getaways te 2026-05-31T12:10:49.512Z FBI hunts most wanted neighbor next door who allegedly faked cancer, scammed loved ones for luxury getaways A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to scam friends, family members and supporters out of thousands of dollars is among the FBI's most wanted fugitives after authorities said she used the donations to fund luxury travel and vacations in Australia instead of medical treatment. The FBI said on May 23 that it is still hunting for Vanessa O’Rourke, who has been on the run for years since she was indicted in 2018 for her suspected scheme. Authorities allege O'Rourke, now 37, spent months convincing loved ones she was dying from glioblastoma, an aggressive and often fatal form of brain cancer, while claiming she desperately needed money for treatment, daily living expenses and experimental medical care overseas. According to the FBI, O’Rourke told supporters that traditional treatment options had failed and that traveling to Australia for an experimental procedure represented her best chance at survival. WELLNESS INFLUENCER EXPOSED FOR FAKING CANCER DODGES AUTHORITIES A DECADE LATER: DOCUMENTARY Friends and family members reportedly rallied around her, donating money and organizing fundraisers to help what they believed was a young woman battling a terminal illness. But authorities say the cancer diagnosis was entirely fabricated. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Investigators allege that between October 2015 and July 2016, O’Rourke used false claims about her health to obtain financial support from people close to her. Prosecutors say supporters provided money directly to O’Rourke and also helped organize fundraising efforts to cover what they believed were mounting medical costs. FOLLOW US ON X In April 2016, O’Rourke traveled to Australia, allegedly telling loved ones she was receiving experimental treatment unavailable in the United States. Instead, according to federal authorities, she spent the trip engaging in sightseeing and recreational activities and received no medical treatment whatsoever. GOT A TIP? After returning to the United States, investigators say O’Rourke continued the alleged scam by encouraging friends and family members to organize additional fundraising events on her behalf. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Authorities say a donation webpage was launched online and a fundraising benefit was held at a Pennsylvania restaurant, where supporters gathered to raise money for what they believed was O’Rourke’s ongoing cancer battle. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Federal prosecutors allege the money raised during those efforts was later used to fund another trip to Australia in 2016, where O’Rourke again allegedly participated in leisure activities instead of receiving treatment for the illness investigators say never existed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS The alleged scheme eventually drew the attention of federal investigators. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST On May 3, 2018, a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania indicted O’Rourke on 15 counts of wire fraud. A federal warrant was issued for her arrest, and she remains wanted by the FBI. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB O’Rourke’s case is one of several high-profile "fake cancer" scams that have shocked communities in recent years, as fraudsters allegedly exploited sympathy, online fundraising platforms and emotional support networks for financial gain. In recent years, several women across the United States and abroad have been accused or convicted of fabricating terminal illnesses while collecting money through fundraisers, crowdfunding pages and community events. One of the most notorious cases involved California woman Amanda Riley, the subject of the hit "Scamanda" podcast and ABC docuseries, who admitted to faking cancer for years while receiving more than $100,000 in donations from supporters. Like those cases, prosecutors allege O’Rourke’s scheme relied heavily on the trust and compassion of the people closest to her — friends, relatives and supporters who believed they were helping save someone’s life. Authorities and fraud experts have warned that emotionally charged medical scams can be especially effective because they often target tight-knit communities eager to rally around someone they believe is fighting for survival. The FBI is asking anyone with information about O’Rourke’s whereabouts to contact law enforcement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c2535ee6011c3f4e99099 BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: Pope Leo sees the AI age clearly — and warns we must save our souls te 2026-05-31T12:10:29.583Z BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: Pope Leo sees the AI age clearly — and warns we must save our souls Pope Paul VI’s 1968 encyclical Humanae vitae covers a variety of themes, both theological and anthropological, and has proved to be remarkably prophetic, and yet it is still, in the minds of most people, simply the "birth control" encyclical. Similarly, Pope Francis’s 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’ ranges across a number of topics and provides a trenchant analysis of the philosophy that dominates the modern world, and yet, for most, it is simply the "global warming" encyclical. I am a bit afraid that something similar might happen to Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas, for it is already being characterized as the "AI encyclical." But to reduce this extraordinary text to that single theme would be regrettable indeed. Leo does, of course, discuss AI, and with remarkable insight, but there is so much more going on in this letter, and it should not be overlooked. The best framework for understanding the text is the title. Pope Paul VI famously said that the Church is an expert in humanity, and the Vatican II document Gaudium et spes commences with the reminder that the Church is concerned with all dimensions of human experience. One of the last texts composed by Pope Francis, Dignitas infinita, focused on the "infinite dignity" of the human being. The irreducible nobility of the human being is, I believe, the master motif of Magnifica Humanitas. In line with his recent predecessors, Pope Leo insists that we human beings are magnificent because we have been made in the image and likeness of God and even more wonderfully elevated through the Incarnation to a share in divinity itself. It is not the secular humanism that the pope presents, but a deeply theological and Christological humanism. Magnifica Humanitas effectively commences with a contrast between two images drawn from the Old Testament, namely, the construction of the Tower of Babel and the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem after the return of the exiles from Babylon. The first, driven by imperialistic hubris and undertaken without reference to God, led to calamity; the second, supervised by Nehemiah, predicated upon the cooperation of the various elements within Israelite society and undertaken for the glory of God, led to something beautiful. Pope Leo worries that many of the "new things" of today, including and especially AI and other forms of advanced technology, can have a Tower of Babel quality, that is to say, a tendency toward manipulation, domination, and the reduction of all forms of communication to a singular digital language. But he firmly believes that, rightly employed, these marvels can fit into a more "Nehemiah" framework and become a means of enhancing human dignity and community. But before he treats these matters in detail, he pauses to consider the great principles that undergird Catholic social teaching. He wants to show that a proper consideration of contemporary technology must take place within a fundamentally moral context. And so, in the second chapter of Magnifica Humanitas, Leo provides an extremely concise and helpful overview of the Church’s social doctrine, emphasizing its satisfying ideological equilibrium. Thus, subsidiarity (the preference for more local forms of authority), typically favored by conservatives, is placed in healthy tension with solidarity (our moral obligation to one another), typically favored by liberals. And the dignity of the individual, typically stressed by conservatives, is balanced by an insistence upon the common good, typically stressed by liberals. The moral legitimacy of private property and the free market, dear to more right-leaning people, is placed alongside the universal destination of goods, a theme of importance to people of the left, and so on. This creative tension is the genius of Catholic social teaching and is precisely what allows its representatives to enter into constructive conversation with those on various points of the political spectrum. POPE LEO XIV CALLS THIS A CHALLENGE TO 'HUMAN DIGNITY' IN FIRST ADDRESS TO CARDINALS In chapters three and four, Pope Leo turns with acute attention to the particular issues presented by the revolution in communication technology underway today. His entire discussion is conditioned by a theme borrowed from Pope Francis, namely, the danger of a "technocratic paradigm." By this term, both Francis and Leo mean the tendency to privilege efficiency, control, and practical results over the dignity of the individual and the development of real communion. Leo, in fact, references Romano Guardini, a favorite of Pope Francis, who, at the beginning of the 20th century, bemoaned the dehumanizing features of a technologically driven culture. AI and its attendant technologies are good to the extent that they function as tools in the hands of responsible agents acting for a moral purpose; they are problematic to the extent that they come to dominate both thought and action, bending the properly human in the direction of the machine. Within the confines of this brief article, I cannot begin to cover the complexity of the pope’s analysis of AI, but I might draw attention to a few highlights.  First, Leo, as befits an Augustinian, is deeply concerned with the truth, and he fears that the digital space is inhabited by people who are far more interested in power than in truth. The denizens of the AI world can propagate, for a variety of reasons, "fake news," deeply distorted narratives, and misleading information. But the Tower of Babel story shows that when will is divorced from reality, disaster follows: "Such power should be constantly guided by the pursuit of truth and respect for human dignity, so that the culture fostered on the internet does not become an instrument of excessive distraction, homogenization or dominance, but rather a setting in which inner freedom and critical thought can mature" (136).  A related concern is how AI can undermine the sort of slow, patient, and careful work required to uncover the deepest truth. The ease with which AI delivers data to us can deceive us into thinking that acquiring "information" is the same as coming to understand. Here is the pope’s pithy conclusion: "Many educators already report signs of dehumanization, where people may ‘know many things’ but struggle to find direction in their lives, partly due to an inability to connect information with deeper knowledge or maintain a sense of purpose" (146). Leo is also deeply distressed by the negative psychological impact of the internet on those who are drawn into the digital space. Many studies have demonstrated a tight correlation between "screen time" and depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Moreover, the internet has proved to be a breeding ground for sexual exploitation, grooming, and blackmail, not to mention an environment in which the worst forms of pornography have become available to children. Accordingly, the pope calls for effective regulation of this potentially dangerous media space. THE AI REVOLUTION THREATENS OFFICE JOBS, BUT REVIVES DEMAND FOR SKILLED TRADES Another preoccupation of the pope is the way AI has begun to affect the arena of work. Following St. John Paul II, Leo maintains that labor is not merely a practical necessity, but rather an essential dimension of human flourishing. Through our toil, we engage our minds, wills, and bodies, and we actualize potentialities within ourselves that we did not realize we had. And therefore, when the speed and efficiency of AI effectively eliminate possibly millions of jobs, certain economic advantages might accrue to the powerful, but a moral and spiritual disaster would occur for the working class: "The pursuit of greater profits cannot justify choices that systematically sacrifice jobs, because the human person is an end, not a means, and the economic order must remain subordinate to human dignity and the common good" (152). CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION I will draw attention, finally, to Leo’s deep anxiety regarding the addictive quality of social media. It has now been well established that the devices that give us access to the web were consciously designed to be addictive — and this is perhaps most evident in the "doomscrolling" practiced by so many today.  Further, since AI tools capture so much personal data and information, all of us are deeply vulnerable to manipulation on the part of those who have less-than-savory economic and political motivations. Here are Pope Leo’s words: "When every action — movements, purchases, relationships and preferences — leaves a trace, a new form of power emerges, namely the power to profile, predict and influence behavior, often without individuals being fully aware of it" (171). Again, there is extraordinary richness in this fourth chapter of Magnifica Humanitas, and I would strongly encourage individuals and parish groups to engage in a serious reading of it. The final chapter of Magnifica Humanitas finds the pope shifting to a somewhat different key, as he focuses on questions of war and peace. This might prove to be the most talked-about and controversial section of the encyclical, given the roiled circumstances of the political world today.  In fact, I found this part of the letter the most thoroughly Augustinian. Basic to St. Augustine’s vision, especially as he articulated it in his City of God, is the contrast between the Roman society of his day, predicated upon the worship of morally ambiguous gods and goddesses, and the properly Christian society, predicated upon worship of the God whose name is love. In accord with the principle that we become what we worship, Rome was bellicose, violent, marked by what Augustine called the libido dominandi (the lust to dominate). And following the same principle, Christian society at least ought to be characterized by forgiveness, peace, and reconciliation. History, on Augustine’s reading, is an ongoing struggle between these two visions.  Pope Leo is anguished because he sees the ways of war coming to dominate the polity of the world today. And he calls upon the Church to provide an alternative vision, a civilization of love. This City of God will not emerge, he says, from some grand plan imposed from above, but rather from the steady work of individuals producing, in time, a cumulative effect. Remarkably, Leo quotes the great J.R.R. Tolkien in this context: "It is not our part to master all the tides of the world, but to do what is in us for the succour of those years wherein we are set, uprooting the evil in the fields that we know, so that those who live after may have clean earth to till" (213, Gandalf in "The Return of the King."). Especially in our time, when AI and other forms of advanced technology have made warfare more likely and more "efficient," Pope Leo wants the Church to present to the world the path of peace. I might remark on a certain irony in this context. In regard to questions of war and peace, St. Augustine is best known, not for his proposal of a civilization of love, but for his theory of just war. But we have to be eminently clear regarding the function of this device. One must never construe Augustine’s theory as some facile "justification" for war, a means of providing moral cover for the wanton use of violence. In fact, just the contrary is the case. The great saint saw his criteria as providing a severe limit to the waging of war, and the Church has always treated them as such. There is one line from this section of the letter that puzzled me a bit. Leo says that he feels the just war theory is "outdated." I certainly understand that since the means of waging war have changed so dramatically from Augustine’s time, a hasty application of the just war protocols would be naïve today. But I do not think that the criteria themselves — declaration by a just authority, proportionality, discrimination between combatants and noncombatants, last resort, and so on — are outdated. Instead, I believe they should be applied with particular rigor in our present circumstance. In conclusion, please read this letter and do so with care and in a meditative frame of mind. Consciously step away from the online world of shouted opinions, arrogant self-assertion, and verbal violence. And take in the work of this wise man, an expert in humanity. 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The 2024 WNBA rookie of the year managed to record six assists, but foul trouble limited her to 22 minutes. She was ultimately whistled for five fouls. Saturday’s win gave Portland four victories in its last five games. Carla Leite and Emily Engstler also recorded the franchise’s first double-doubles, finishing with 18 points and 12 assists, and 16 points and 10 rebounds, respectively. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Aliyah Boston, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft, led Indiana with 18 points. She also had seven rebounds. The Golden State Valkyries bounced back from last week’s loss to the Fever by defeating Indiana 90-88 on Thursday night. CAITLIN CLARK BREAKS WNBA ASSISTS RECORD TO A CHORUS OF BOOS AS VALKYRIES SPOIL THE MILESTONE The Fire jumped out to a 29-15 lead after the first quarter. Portland’s dominance continued in the second quarter, with Sarah Ashlee Barker’s 3-pointer putting the Fire up 44-26 with four minutes to go before the half. After taking a 50-37 lead into halftime, the Fire stretched their advantage to 25 points in the third quarter. Portland coach Alex Sarama elected to rest most of his starters with the Fire holding a 19-point lead in the fourth quarter. Clark sat out in the Fever’s May 21 game against the Fire in Indianapolis because of a back issue. The Fever disclosed her injury less than two hours before tipoff, prompting a warning from the WNBA the next day for not reporting the injury sooner. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c1738ee6011c3f4e98e8c FBI leading push to uncover truth about mystery objects near US nuclear facilities, filmmaker says te 2026-05-31T11:10:48.470Z FBI leading push to uncover truth about mystery objects near US nuclear facilities, filmmaker says The FBI is taking the lead in a federal push to uncover the truth about Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), according to documentary filmmaker Dan Farah. Speaking on "Jesse Watters Primetime," the director of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure" revealed that while President Donald Trump has pushed to declassify information regarding these objects, some agencies and military officials have actively stonewalled the process. "One federal agency has emerged in the last couple months as the one taking this the most seriously and aggressively pursuing the truth, and working with the White House, and that's the FBI," Farah said on Friday.  "As they wrap their arms around this more and make it a huge priority for the bureau, I think we're going to see a lot of learnings and disclosure come out of that. They're certainly leading the charge right now," he added. TOP DEM APPLAUDS TRUMP UFO FILES RELEASE IN RARE SHOW OF SUPPORT Farah discussed Trump’s February directive to federal agencies ordering them to identify and declassify evidence related to UAPs and nonhuman intelligent life. He claims that in the months since, agencies and certain branches of the military have "either refused to engage or they just played dumb and acted like they didn't know what evidence existed." Farah noted that in the past, career bureaucrats have opted to simply "wait out" elected officials. However, an internal tug-of-war is underway, with the FBI utilizing its agents to "aggressively" pursue answers. EXPLOSIVE NEW DOCUMENTARY PROBES '80-YEAR GLOBAL COVERUP' OF UFO SECRETS "The Age of Disclosure" features interviews with intelligence officials and government insiders discussing UFOs and an alleged decades-long cover-up. The film features high-profile officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who raised concerns about unidentified objects flying over nuclear sites. "We’ve had repeated instances of something operating in the airspace over restricted nuclear facilities and it's not ours and we don't know whose it is," Rubio said in the clip. "That alone, just that statement alone, deserves inquiry, deserves attention, deserves focus." Farah echoed Rubio’s sentiments, saying the lack of information about objects flying above these sensitive sites is a national security threat. DECLASSIFIED APOLLO MOON DOCS DESCRIBE UNEXPLAINED MYSTERIES, UFO LIGHTS 'LIKE THE FOURTH OF JULY' "No matter who's controlling these UAP, that's a problem. And as Rubio said in the film, we know they're not ours and we don't believe they're an adversary’s," Farah said. "We currently have no idea who's controlling them, what their intentions are and what their plans are in the future." Earlier this month, the Trump administration released a batch of files on UAPs as part of its effort to boost transparency on the subject. Among the files were details from the Apollo 12 and Apollo 17 space missions, including images of oddly shaped objects captured on film. In February, Trump posted about his directive to agencies to begin the disclosure process for information related to UAPs and extraterrestrial life. Trump wrote on Truth Social: "Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War, and other relevant Departments and Agencies, to begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), and any and all other information connected to these highly complex, but extremely interesting and important, matters. GOD BLESS AMERICA!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c1724ee6011c3f4e98e71 Big Tech is through harming our children. This is our time to fight back te 2026-05-31T11:10:28.318Z Big Tech is through harming our children. This is our time to fight back For years, America treated the internet like a free speech "Wild West," assuming the online world should operate with almost no guardrails. Because of this, our nation has operated under two dangerous assumptions about Big Tech: that platforms should be free to publish virtually anything without accountability, and that tech companies should be allowed to design their platforms however they want because "users can always leave." Courts, parents and state legislatures are now rejecting both ideas in real time.  We are facing the consequences of applying a totally hands-off philosophy to the digital world. As Jonathan Haidt documents in his book, "The Anxious Generation," rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm, loneliness and suicide among teens, especially girls, skyrocketed after smartphones and social media became dominant around 2012. Teen girls’ rates of major depressive episodes nearly doubled in the following decade, while emergency room visits for self-harm surged. Parents have been carefully monitoring their children’s physical world, but not their digital activity. WAKE-UP CALL: LANDMARK SOCIAL MEDIA RULING EXPOSES ADDICTIVE ALGORITHMS AS TEEN SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS DANGERS The result is what Haidt describes as children becoming "overprotected in the real world and underprotected online," with less independence offline but unlimited exposure to things like pornography, sexual predators, comparison and the like.  But America’s hands-off approach toward Big Tech did not stop with online content. We also embraced the idea that if consumers dislike how a product functions, they should simply find another one. Don’t like how a platform operates? Leave. Don’t like shadow-banning or manipulative algorithms? Use a different app. But courts and juries across the country are increasingly showing those assumptions are not absolute.  Earlier this year, a California jury ordered Meta and YouTube to pay $3 million to a family over the harm caused by their addictive platforms. A jury in New Mexico also ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties for misleading and endangering young users. Just days ago, Meta settled a major lawsuit with a Kentucky school district over addiction and mental health concerns. In my home state, Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined the fight against Big Tech, arguing Meta "needs to be held accountable for its actions." META VOWS TO 'AGGRESSIVELY' FIGHT AFTER LANDMARK VERDICTS FIND TECH GIANT LIABLE FOR ADDICTING KIDS  These legal fights are showing a clear result: private companies do not have a free-market excuse to build and sell whatever they want. The internet is not a free-for-all where free speech is the only value and consent is the only requirement. So, what can we actually do to rein in Big Tech and protect the next generation? We as parents need to take a hard look at what we are giving our children access to. In "The Tech Exit," author Clare Morrell gives examples of the detrimental effects of screen time, and gives practical advice for how families can try a 30-day digital "fast." WHY PARENTS MAY WANT TO DELAY SMARTPHONES FOR KIDS Her advice comes as a helpful guide for parents who have read "The Anxious Generation," and are wanting to build a better childhood for their kids. Things like delaying smartphones until children are older, putting stronger safeguards in place and creating healthier boundaries around technology use can go a long way.  While the primary responsibility for stewarding childhood falls on families, state and federal governments also have a role to play. It’s not the responsibility of individual families to make sure that billion-dollar tech companies are following the law, that’s where the government steps in. Lawmakers should advance protections like the App Store Accountability Act (ASAA). The idea is simple: tech companies should not be entering into legal agreements directly with children. The legislation would require app stores to verify age, ensure companies contract with parents instead of minors, and require honest age ratings so families actually know what kids are downloading. It would also strengthen enforcement of COPPA, the federal law that prohibits companies from collecting personal data from children under 13 without parental consent and has already been backed by more than 170 pro-family organizations nationwide. In addition, Congress should pass legislation like the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), championed by Tennessee Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn and South Dakota’s Majority Leader John Thune. The legislation would take a major step forward in protecting young eyes online through a few key safeguards. Mandatory default settings would automatically enable safety protections rather than requiring parents to find them and turn them on themselves. The legislation would also include addiction prevention measures, which allow parents to turn off manipulative design features and algorithms. And, KOSA would provide a more streamlined process for identifying and reporting harmful content. Ultimately, the sexualized chatbots should be included in these important discussions as well. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION   Protections like these should be considered in the new digital age, but we must not forget an aphorism from centuries past: "the government closest to the people serves the people best." Congress was poised to get this concept wrong during the recent artificial intelligence fight, where a moratorium on state action was being considered. Thankfully, the moratorium was rejected and states are still able to act. As debates over legislative actions continue, Congress should avoid any attempts by Big Tech to include similar moratoriums. The federal government can take decisive action while allowing state legislatures to enact customized policies for their states. Taking steps like these is the best way to protect our kids from the predatory actions of Big Tech and empower parents to build a childhood filled with the real-world connection that kids deserve. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c093bee6011c3f4e98cd7 Secretly filmed UFO doc reveals insider video as officials release new alien records: 'Something is imminent' te 2026-05-31T10:11:07.752Z Secretly filmed UFO doc reveals insider video as officials release new alien records: 'Something is imminent' A new, secretly filmed documentary profiling one of the most prominent names in the UFO disclosure movement has crash-landed at the height of the federal government’s release of unclassified documents pertaining to otherworldly encounters.  "Sleeping Dog," directed by Michael Lazovsky, follows prominent investigative journalist Jeremy Corbell throughout his decades-long efforts regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) transparency.  Corbell has served as a key figure in the disclosure movement by platforming UAP whistleblowers and facilitating Congressional hearings to bring attention to the topic, with the documentary focusing primarily on his efforts to implore federal officials to release classified information regarding UFOs to the American public.  "There are machines, there are craft of unknown origin that fly with impunity in our restricted airspace, and our government has been assessing this as a national threat for decades," Corbell told "The Sunday Briefing" earlier this month. "The jig is up. People now know UAP are real." EXPLOSIVE NEW DOCUMENTARY PROBES '80-YEAR GLOBAL COVERUP' OF UFO SECRETS The documentary — which was filmed in secret over the span of several years — also reveals previously unreleased footage from Corbell’s investigations and includes interviews from several prominent names in the movement, including astronaut Edgar Mitchell, David Grusch and George Knapp.  "[Corbell] revealed a bunch of videos that he had access to that ended up being a part of the Department of War's UAP file drop — which was fascinating. So he's in the know," Josh Golembeske, senior director of production at Gaia and guest host of the series "Cosmic Disclosure," told Fox News Digital.  Corbell has spent 14 years compiling UAP-related secrets at a time when information surrounding the phenomenon has been met with public skepticism and government pushback. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: MILITARY WHISTLEBLOWERS TESTIFY TO CONGRESS ABOUT UNEXPLAINED UFO ENCOUNTERS The result of his efforts has been far-reaching, with experts pointing to a newfound sense of legitimacy toward UAP footage and documentation.  "The evidence is overwhelming that we’re being visited," Golembeske said. "There’s been a lid put on it." GOT A TIP?   "We have all this information, but I think it's more about the information coming to light finally," he added. TOP DEM APPLAUDS TRUMP UFO FILES RELEASE IN RARE SHOW OF SUPPORT The film comes on the heels of President Donald Trump’s push for federal transparency pertaining to UAPs, with a second batch of declassified documents released by the Department of War last week. FOLLOW US ON X  "There's been a long push from the public and behind the scenes to get to this moment," Golembeske said. "That push also leaked into the [Trump] administration. So now this administration is more open to it."  While Golembeske has long advocated for full federal transparency, he believes that the current method of controlled information releases by officials is the best way to acclimate the public to news of UAP discoveries and sightings. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "I think this is a slow drip disclosure, and you could argue it's compassionate disclosure," Golembeske told Fox News Digital. "This is actually how I would do it, because I know that people are going to be shocked and I wouldn't just drop everything on them." WATCH: American public ‘can handle’ truth about UAPs, whistleblower says However, Golembeske cautions against officials using the releases to negatively portray the possibility of alien life, potentially skewing the public perception of otherworldly beings and technology. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "I like what I'm seeing now, but I worry about a fear-based disclosure versus a hope-based disclosure," Golembeske said. "Part of my mission here and part of my mission at Gaia is to empower the evolution of consciousness – and all the evidence suggests there is nothing to fear."  In light of the renewed interest in UAP disclosure and discovery – along with high-profile documentary releases, such as "Sleeping Dog" – Golembeske remains optimistic that the narrative surrounding UFOs will continue to gain traction nationwide. "I wouldn't have said this five years ago, but it feels like something is imminent," Golembeske told Fox News Digital. "It does feel like we're building towards a moment and the genie can't be put back in the bottle – I think it's gone too far."  Fox News Digital reached out to Corbell and the film's distributor, Falcon Scout Media, for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c0927ee6011c3f4e98cce American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on fast-food flashbacks and Hollywood hurdles te 2026-05-31T10:10:47.824Z American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on fast-food flashbacks and Hollywood hurdles The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week's quiz highlights fast-food flashbacks, Hollywood hurdles — and a whole lot more. Can you get all 8 questions right? Give it a try and see how you do! CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here.  Also, to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c0913ee6011c3f4e98cc5 Anti-cartel hardliner channels Trump in bid to end Colombia's leftist era in pivotal election te 2026-05-31T10:10:27.905Z Anti-cartel hardliner channels Trump in bid to end Colombia's leftist era in pivotal election A hardline, law-and-order candidate who promises to dismantle drug cartels and reset Colombia’s security doctrine is gaining traction with voters as Colombians vote in Sunday's presidential election. As the world’s largest cocaine producer and a long-standing U.S. security partner, Colombia’s internal policies directly affect narcotics flows, migration dynamics and regional stability. Analysts believe a shift in Bogotá’s leadership could reshape cooperation with Washington on drug interdiction, intelligence sharing and counter-cartel operations — issues that remain central to U.S. domestic and foreign policy. Abelardo De La Espriella, a businessman and successful defense attorney, has emerged as a leading candidate on the right with a platform focused on aggressive counternarcotics enforcement, institutional reform and a decisive break from current leftist President Gustavo Petro’s negotiation-based approach with armed rebel groups.  TRUMP’S WAR ON DRUGS STOPS AT MEXICAN BORDER — FOR NOW The 47-year-old, nicknamed ‘The Tiger,' recently told the Associated Press, "The only peace process I believe in is one imposed by the force of arms and the laws of the republic. Under my government, any bandit who resists will be eliminated as appropriate, and if he submits, we will imprison him in a mega prison so he can pay his debt to justice as they should." His rise mirrors a regional pattern seen with leaders like Javier Milei, Nayib Bukele and José Antonio Kast figures who have built political momentum around security-first agendas and voter frustration with crime and economic instability. According to an Associated Press report, polls say De La Espriella is likely to fight it out with leftist candidate Iván Cepeda, who is from the same party as President Gustavo Petro, and center-right candidate Paloma Valencia. There are 14 candidates on the ballot. Valencia’s campaign is backed by most of the nation’s traditional parties and by economists who are concerned about the growing levels of debt under the Petro administration and want Colombia to return to more orthodox policies, the Associated Press reported. US PARTNERS WITH COLOMBIA TO TAKE ON IMMIGRATION USING BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGIES Valencia told Fox News Digital, "As president of Colombia, we will restore a strategic, close, and trustworthy relationship with the United States, based on mutual respect and the defense of our national interests. We will strengthen cooperation in security, intelligence, military training, and the fight against transnational crime; areas in which the alliance between our two countries has been essential to Colombia’s stability. We will also work to ensure that Colombia plays an active role in the Shield of the Americas and contributes to regional leadership in defense and security. " She added, "The United States will continue to be a key partner for economic growth, investment, and job creation, as well as a vital ally for the millions of Colombians who live there. Colombia will also stand alongside the United States in defending freedom and democracy across the hemisphere, supporting efforts to restore liberty in Cuba and to help Venezuela return to a democratic path. Our relationship will be defined by trust, cooperation, and the pursuit of tangible benefits for Colombia and its citizens." Critics say leftist candidate Iván Cepeda, represents a continuation and potential expansion of the leftist policies associated with Petro. Cepeda supports dialogue with armed groups, rural reform and a reform of Colombia’s traditional security framework, placing greater emphasis on social investment. COLOMBIA PRESIDENT DECREES EMERGENCY POWERS TO RESTORE ORDER IN COCA REGION WRACKED BY REBEL COMBAT Camilo Guzmán, executive director of Libertank, told Fox News Digital that Sunday’s election will likely result in a runoff between Cepeda and De La Espriella. "Abelardo earned that ticket by reading the room better than anyone else in the opposition. He offered catharsis, speaking directly to Colombian voters' indignation toward the traditional political class and the establishment.  "Where center-right Senator Paloma Valencia offered competence and continuity with the Uribe tradition, he said, De La Espriella’s message "is built on a hard line on security," Guzman added. "Ending Petro's failed ‘total peace’ policy that emboldened guerrillas and cartels, going after narco-trafficking with full force, and rebuilding the counter-narcotics alliance with Washington that Petro spent four years dismantling." Analysts say the outcome for the U.S. carries significant strategic weight. A De La Espriella administration could align more closely with Washington’s traditional counternarcotics priorities, potentially strengthening bilateral cooperation at a time when synthetic drug flows and organized crime networks are expanding across the hemisphere. TRUMP-STYLE LAW-AND-ORDER CONSERVATIVE CLINCHES CHILE’S PRESIDENCY AS VIOLENT CRIME CRISIS RESHAPES NATION Beyond bilateral relations, the election is being closely watched as a potential inflection point for Latin America. A De La Espriella or Valencia win would reinforce the momentum of security-focused leadership seen in parts of the region, while a Cepeda presidency would signal continuity for Petro’s policies. José Manuel Restrepo, candidate for vice president on the ticket with De La Espriella talked exclusively to Fox News Digital. "The relationship between Colombia and the United States needs to be recovered and rebuilt, and this starts with a sound security policy to combat drug trafficking. It will be crucial to move beyond the current deteriorated relationship, in which we lost the historic bilateral, bicameral, bipartisan, and multisectoral relationship with our primary trading and investment partner." He continued, "To strengthen it, we must seize the opportunity for Colombia to become the United States' best possible ally in the restoration of democracy in Venezuela. Leveraging this relationship with the United States, we can play a major role in investing in food, hygiene products and basic needs from Colombia to Venezuela. This would, among other things, give a new direction to the relationship with the United States, creating new opportunities that benefit Colombia…Under our administration, the relationship with the United States would be strengthened and revitalized. Guzman noted that "De La Espriella's anti-establishment posture is not a libertarian agenda. His economic program leans on price controls, interest-rate subsidies, and import substitution, closer to old-school Latin American populism than to Bukele's pro-investment turn, and a world away from Milei's free-market project. Whether the economic program that comes with it creates new instability south of the border is the open question." Analyst, entrepreneur and son of a former president Jerónimo Uribe said the stakes could not be clearer in Sunday's presidential race. "The elections in Colombia are not between the left and the right. They are between a communist model propped up by drug traffickers and a model that defends democracy and freedom," he told Fox News Digital. Representatives for Cepeda did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1c0463ee6011c3f4e98c25 New Orleans hosts first stop of Sail 250 as fleet begins East Coast Journey te 2026-05-31T09:50:27.835Z New Orleans hosts first stop of Sail 250 as fleet begins East Coast Journey NEW ORLEANS — The sounds of ship horns and ceremonial salutes echoed across the New Orleans waterfront this week as the city marked the first stop of Sail 250, a nationwide celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary. Tall ships and military vessels from around the world docked along the Mississippi River as part of the months-long maritime celebration, offering the public a look inside ships that are rarely open to visitors. Among them is the USCGC Eagle. It’s known as "America’s Tall Ship," a 295-foot training vessel and the only active square-rigger in U.S. government service. Stepping aboard the Eagle feels like stepping back in time. With 23 sails, six miles of rigging and roughly 150 Coast Guard trainees on board, life aboard the ship still runs the old-fashioned way. Cadets climb towering masts, work the rigging by hand and train high above the deck while learning the fundamentals of seamanship. VETERANS TURN WAS STORIES INTO MUSIC AT KENNEDY CENTER  Below deck sits another reminder of America’s history, a newspaper printing of the Declaration of Independence. "Back then, the best technology was the newspaper broadside, a single printed page," said Seth Kaller, an expert in historical documents. "What people needed to hear, to be able to read, is the text of the Declaration of Independence. And this is how somebody in 1776 would have experienced the Declaration of Independence." The Eagle serves as a training ground for future Coast Guard officers, teaching leadership, teamwork and technical seamanship skills. "And for 80 years, since 1946, this ship has sailed with the future officers of the United States Coast Guard," said Capt. Christopher Ensley, commanding officer of the USCGC Eagle. "Teaching leadership, teamwork, technical skills like seamanship and navigation and frankly, getting them salty, getting them ready to serve at sea." AMERICA’S DEBT TO THE FALLEN STILL REMAINS  That training eventually leads to ships like the USCGC Mohawk, where Coast Guard crews carry out modern-day missions ranging from migrant interdictions to drug enforcement operations. "We have two small boats on board that we pretty much use on a daily basis and that help us do all of our missions that we can’t quite accomplish just on a larger boat," said Ensign Riley Thorburn aboard the Mohawk. But Sail 250 is not just showcasing history. It's also highlighting modern military life at sea. Docked nearby is the USS Kearsarge, an amphibious assault ship home to nearly 3,000 sailors and Marines during deployment, including about 1,250 sailors and 1,800 Marines. Inside, the ship functions like a floating city, with pilots, flight crews, cooks, doctors and firefighters all working around the clock while deployed around the world.  "Every sailor is a firefighter to a certain extent," said Damage Controlman Allison Anutta during a firefighting demonstration aboard the Kearsarge. Fox News embedded with sailors and Marines during the ship’s journey into New Orleans, getting a firsthand look at daily life, including suiting up in firefighting gear used during emergency response drills. The ship’s firefighting capability is part of a broader mission set that extends far beyond combat operations. The Kearsarge can be configured to carry around eight F-35 aircraft depending on mission requirements and supports a wide range of deployments, from humanitarian response to combat readiness. Onboard is also a 39-person Fleet Surgical Team responsible for stabilizing and treating patients at sea. "We are a microcosm of the American population," said Cmdr. Timothy Brooks, senior medical officer aboard the ship. "All the chronic health issues that happen in America are also over here… and so we're doing everything we can to maintain just good general health." Other crew members described the versatility and pride of their roles. "We rescue, we protect, and we deliver, on a moment’s notice anywhere in the world," Naval Air Crewman Bryan Morch explained.  The arrival in New Orleans also featured ceremonial moments, including a 21-gun salute and the sound of ship horns echoing along the Mississippi River as the fleet marked the start of the national celebration. For Marines aboard the ship, the mission is rooted in service and sacrifice. "Greater love is no man than he who would lay his life down for a friend," U.S. Marine Grace Shneider quoted from the book of John in the Bible. "When I think of the military, that’s what I think of." As America approaches its 250th anniversary, crew members said they view their work as part of a continuing legacy of service and history. AMERICA 250: WRIGHT BROTHERS  "Anybody who wants to raise the right hand to serve the country… they can’t help but appreciate the history of great things that have gone before," Cmdr. Brooks said. The Sail 250 fleet will continue its journey up the East Coast with upcoming stops in Norfolk, Baltimore, New York and Boston as celebrations continue nationwide. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bfb9aee6011c3f4e98b1c Glendale Council Ousts Democrat Councilmember Over SRP Board Position te 2026-05-31T09:12:58.314Z Glendale Council Ousts Democrat Councilmember Over SRP Board Position By Matthew Holloway | The Glendale City Council voted 4-3 Thursday to remove Democrat Councilmember Jose “Lupe” Conchas from office, ruling that his election to the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District Board rendered him ineligible to continue serving under the Glendale City Charter. The vote followed a special meeting in which councilmembers, residents, and elected officials debated whether Conchas’ newly elected SRP position constituted a second compensated public office prohibited by city rules. The council ultimately approved Resolution R26-60 declaring the Cactus District seat vacant effective immediately. According to the Glendale City Charter, councilmembers “shall hold no other public office for which they receive compensation” except for service as a notary public or member of the National Guard or military reserve. During the meeting, city officials stated that the council was acting under its charter authority to judge the qualifications of its own members. The resolution cited Conchas’ May 2026 swearing-in to the SRP board and Arizona statute allowing compensation of up to $60 per meeting day for SRP board members. Mayor Jerry Weiers, Vice Mayor Ray Malnar, and Councilmembers Lauren Tolmachoff and Dianna Guzman voted in favor of the resolution, while Councilmembers Bart Turner and Leandro Baldenegro opposed it. According to AZ Family, the vote left the Cactus District seat vacant and triggered the city’s appointment process. Glendale officials and supporters of the resolution argued the matter centered on compliance with the city charter rather than politics. “This has nothing to do with retaliation or retribution or anything,” Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff said following the vote. “My vote today is based on the law,” Councilmember Dianna Guzman added. Mayor Jerry Weiers later issued a statement saying that Conchas’ election and swearing-in to the SRP District Board constituted service in “a public office that receives compensation” and that, pursuant to the city charter, the council determined he no longer met the qualifications necessary to serve on Glendale City Council. Conchas rejected the council’s interpretation and argued that he had not accepted compensation for his SRP service. During the meeting and in subsequent interviews, he maintained that the removal effort was politically motivated and connected to his recent criticism of council stipends and vehicle allowances. According to Axios Phoenix, Conchas said he had stopped accepting Glendale’s stipend and vehicle allowance and believed his removal was linked to his opposition to the policy, which is reportedly under review following an Arizona Attorney General complaint. Public testimony at Thursday’s meeting reflected sharp disagreement over the council’s action. According to an Arizona Daily Independent report citing an anonymous city staff source, Conchas allegedly made an offer during deliberations that some participants viewed as an attempt to influence the vote’s outcome. ADI reported that Conchas suggested he would focus exclusively on his district and forego a future mayoral campaign if allowed to remain on council. Conchas has not publicly responded to that allegation. Several speakers, including state lawmakers and community activists, urged the council to reject the resolution, arguing that Conchas had been duly elected and that the move created the appearance of political retaliation. Others supported removal, arguing that the city charter’s language was clear and should be applied consistently regardless of political considerations. State Rep. Quantá Crews (D-LD26) questioned whether the charter applied if Conchas declined compensation from SRP, while State Rep. Cesar Aguilar (D-LD26) argued that the common meaning of “receiving” compensation involved accepting payment rather than merely being eligible for it. Crews commented, “The people have the power here,” telling council members, “I don’t feel comfortable with the people’s power being taken away from them.” Other speakers, including Glendale residents and former elected officials, argued the council had a legal obligation to enforce the charter regardless of Conchas’ popularity or public service. Former State Sen. Anthony Kern told the council he supported the council’s action, saying, “It is because of the rule of law.” He added, “It is not against Mr. Conchas at all…it is because law has to be followed.”   Conchas told AZ Family he plans to pursue legal action challenging the council’s decision and seek reinstatement to the seat. 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 Glendale Council Ousts Democrat Councilmember Over SRP Board Position first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bfb85ee6011c3f4e98b13 Democratic Senate Candidate Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Resurfaced Social Media Posts te 2026-05-31T09:12:37.352Z Democratic Senate Candidate Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Resurfaced Social Media Posts By Matthew Holloway | Tucson Democratic State Senate candidate Rocque Perez is facing renewed scrutiny following resurfaced social media posts containing violent rhetoric and new attention to earlier allegations involving disputed online activity and deleted social media accounts. The controversy comes as Perez seeks the Democratic nomination for Arizona’s Legislative District 20 Senate seat, where he faces state Rep. Alma Hernandez in a July primary. Archived posts tied to Perez’s X account included violent political rhetoric dating back to 2020. The posts reportedly included statements such as “So kill them, do your duty baby girl” in response to complaints about conservative family members and “Someone throw this b—- off the capitol building roof please” in response to a post by Ivanka Trump. Other archived messages reportedly encouraged violence toward political opponents and referenced harming individuals in online settings. The posts were first published by the California Globe in October and later independently corroborated through Archive.org. Perez, now 27, told the Arizona Republic he was aware prior to entering politics that his past online activity would likely face public scrutiny and argued that the posts originated when he was 20 and 21 years old. At the time, he worked as a student employee at the University of Arizona in multicultural advancement and research communications roles, according to university employment records cited by the Republic. “You wouldn’t be asking me these questions if this was any other 19, 20-year-old at the time,” Perez told the Republic. Hernandez sharply criticized the rhetoric and rejected Perez’s explanation. “To brush it off and say you were young and dumb, that’s not an excuse,” Hernandez told the Arizona Republic, calling the posts “unacceptable for anyone seeking public office.” The resurfaced posts have also revived attention to earlier reporting involving Perez’s online presence. Alleged Sex Worker Tied to Adelita Grijalva Scrubs Social Media Accounts. Tucson Councilman and K-12 nonprofit Executive Rocque Anthony Perez scrubbed his social media accounts of disturbing images and comments.@CaliforniaGlobe https://t.co/I7gPzQkUUc pic.twitter.com/QoqTdmHR6W — California Globe (@CaliforniaGlobe) October 27, 2025 In February, the California Globe reported that social media accounts allegedly connected to Perez and others tied to Tucson-area political circles had been deleted or scrubbed following scrutiny. The publication later published screenshots from an X account it alleged Perez used to promote an OnlyFans account known as “ThatLocalBoy,” citing material supplied by a source. According to the report, the account included photographs of Perez and sexually explicit promotional content linked to OnlyFans activity. Another Gay Activist With Ties to Rep-Elect Adelita Grijalva Scrubs Social Media. City of Tucson employee Eddie Barrón also has ties to Councilman Rocque Perez when he was a minor.@CaliforniaGlobe https://t.co/LmQYz0WjaZ pic.twitter.com/oK9P578w2m — California Globe (@CaliforniaGlobe) November 5, 2025 Perez denied those allegations when questioned by the Republic and said he never operated an OnlyFans account. “Not at any point did I put out anything like this,” Perez told the newspaper. The Republic reported it could not independently confirm Perez operated the alleged OnlyFans account and noted that the account in question no longer exists. Perez further declined to specifically confirm or deny whether photographs and sexually oriented posts associated with the account belonged to him, telling the paper he was “not going to relegate what was me or not me.” Perez graduated from the University of Arizona in 2022 with a degree in political science. He previously served briefly as an appointed Tucson City Council member, and currently serves as the executive director of the Southern Arizona Education Council, formerly known as the Metropolitan Education Commission. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Democratic Senate Candidate Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Resurfaced Social Media Posts first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bfb6fee6011c3f4e98b0a Tempe Principal Behind ICE-Related Graduation Ban Linked To Prior First Amendment Violation te 2026-05-31T09:12:15.832Z Tempe Principal Behind ICE-Related Graduation Ban Linked To Prior First Amendment Violation By Staff Reporter | The principal who went viral in the Valley for barring parents from attending eighth grade graduation due to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity played a key role in banning a parent from another school campus in violation of the First Amendment.   This week wasn’t the first time that Bronwyn Sternberg, principal at the Cecil Shamley School in the Tempe Elementary School District (TESD), has kept parents off campus for reportedly political reasons. In February 2020, Sternberg participated in the ban of a parent, Rebecca Hartzell, from the premises of Marana Unified School District’s Dove Mountain School. Sternberg was an associate principal at the time, and identified in a Supreme Court filing as an official who coordinated Hartzell’s removal. The Arizona District Court ruled in March that district officials had unconstitutionally retaliated against Hartzell for her speech, consistent with a prior finding in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. A jury awarded Hartzell $200,000. Now, a little over six years later, Sternberg has taken another action to keep parents off campus in relation to a highly politicized issue. On Wednesday, Sternberg informed parents that they wouldn’t be permitted to attend their child’s eighth grade graduation to prevent any additional ICE detainments. Immigration authorities detained a Cecil Shamley School mother and her son off school property on Tuesday. This prompted Sternberg to call off all outside attendance to the promotion ceremony, which occurred on Thursday.  ICE issued a statement explaining that it arrested the mother, 47-year-old Margoth Del Pilar Paredes-Ortiz of Ecuador, on referral by Border Patrol for suspicion of illegal alien smuggling. Paredes-Ortiz was subject to a removal order from an immigration judge issued last March.  Per ICE, Paredes-Ortiz voluntarily requested that her son, also an illegal alien from Ecuador with a final order of removal, be returned with her to Ecuador.  Federal law requires equal public school access to all children regardless of immigration status.  Paredes-Ortiz and her son were taken to a Texas facility for deportation proceedings.  Sternberg said that closing the graduation ceremony off to parents and other guests was a matter of safety. Sternberg said students from the sixth and seventh grades would be allowed to attend instead, and that parents would receive a recorded video of the promotion ceremony.  “This change may be disappointing for some families; however, we feel it is truly in the best interest of our students and staff. I appreciate the partnership, kind words, and questions that I have received from our parents. Thank you for your cooperation as we prioritize our students,” said Sternberg.  Libs of TikTok shared a copy of the letter to parents in a viral post.  BREAKING: @TempeElementary Principal Bronwyn Sternberg sent a letter to families informing them that parents and guests will NOT be allowed to attend students' graduation after a reported illegal alien parent and her child were arrested by ICE near the school. pic.twitter.com/TGRxTFsqcT — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) May 28, 2026 Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) visited the detained family and indicated he was working to secure their release. Stanton and Arizona’s other elected Democrats have given illegal aliens constituent privileges and prioritized them in their constituent work. I’m sickened that a Tempe student and their parent were violently detained by ICE and taken to a detention center in Texas just before his 8th grade promotion. Terrorizing a child, ripping them from their community, and forcing them into detention is beyond cruel. It is inhumane… https://t.co/n7i1jv9J1W — Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (@RepYassAnsari) May 28, 2026 Shamley School students conducted a walkout from school in protest of the Paredes-Ortiz family’s deportation.  Sternberg became principal of Cecil Shamley School in 2023. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Tempe Principal Behind ICE-Related Graduation Ban Linked To Prior First Amendment Violation first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bfb51ee6011c3f4e98adb In U.F.O. Files, Some Christians See Vexing Questions — and Demons te 2026-05-31T09:11:45.425Z In U.F.O. Files, Some Christians See Vexing Questions — and Demons The prospect of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe raises unsettling theological implications. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bfb3dee6011c3f4e98ad2 District Lines Are Shifting Fast in the South. Voters Are Rattled. te 2026-05-31T09:11:25.278Z District Lines Are Shifting Fast in the South. Voters Are Rattled. Republican officials are jubilant, some voters are confused and concerned, and civil rights activists are gearing up for the fight of a generation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bfb29ee6011c3f4e98ac9 He Was Satirized on British TV. Now He’s Trump’s Pick to Lead California. te 2026-05-31T09:11:05.425Z He Was Satirized on British TV. Now He’s Trump’s Pick to Lead California. Steve Hilton grabbed headlines when he worked in conservative politics in Britain. His American political renaissance in the California governor’s race has bemused former British colleagues and rivals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bfb15ee6011c3f4e98ac0 Trump Administration Sees Striking Exodus of Legal Talent te 2026-05-31T09:10:45.353Z Trump Administration Sees Striking Exodus of Legal Talent The departure of more than 10,000 federal lawyers has left some agencies without sufficient staff and has boosted the ranks of state attorneys general offices and advocacy groups. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bfb01ee6011c3f4e98ab7 Pulling Customs From ‘Sanctuary’ City Airports Would Cause Chaos, Business Groups Say te 2026-05-31T09:10:25.442Z Pulling Customs From ‘Sanctuary’ City Airports Would Cause Chaos, Business Groups Say Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s proposal could block hubs like Boston, New York and Los Angeles from accepting international flights. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bf3fdee6011c3f4e989ea AB Hernandez closes high school career with 2 California state titles amid ongoing controversy te 2026-05-31T08:40:29.350Z AB Hernandez closes high school career with 2 California state titles amid ongoing controversy The party's over. Transgender athlete AB Hernandez finished one of the most highly-publicized high school sports careers in modern history on Saturday night at the California track and field state championship, winning two titles and sharing podium spots with female competitors. Hernandez took first place in the girls' high jump and triple jump, and third place in the long jump. Last year, Hernandez won the triple jump and high jump state championships and finished second in the long jump. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM And just like last year, Hernandez shared every podium appearance alongside the female competitor who finished one spot behind the athlete. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) reimplemented the same pilot program used at last year's championships, awarding podium recognition to every girl who finished directly behind Hernandez. At Saturday's girls' high jump podium ceremony, Hernandez's final podium appearance of the night, multiple girls shared podium spots, leaving one side of the podium completely empty. Images of Hernandez sharing podium spots with female opponents became an infamous viral point of debate over the last two weeks leading up to the finals, after the CIF's controversial policy change. The policy came under intense scrutiny from women's sports activists and even Hernandez's supporters, including the athlete's mother, after it was re-implemented three weeks ago at the CIF Southern Section finals. The images fueled a heated political debate over trans athletes in women's sports that has followed Hernandez's high school career since the 2024-2025 school year. The political intersection of Hernandez's high school career reached a fever pitch during championship weekend, with the athlete appearing in a video with Democrat California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer on the morning of the CIF championship preliminary round on Friday. Later that day, Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton headlined a rally outside the preliminary advocating for the protection of girls' sports. LGBTQ ACTIVISTS SPEAK OUT AFTER 'SAVE GIRLS SPORTS' RALLY ROCKS CALIFORNIA TRACK MEET WITH A TRANS ATHLETE Then on Saturday, a press conference, organized by the local California LGBTQ advocacy groups Pride at the Pier and Rainbow Families Action, took place outside the CIF state championship, and police were summoned as Hernandez supporters engaged in a war of words with "Save Girls Sports" activists. Hernandez's mother, Nereyda Hernandez, and other LGBTQ activists spoke in support of the trans athlete. Near the end of the press conference, a group of "Save Girls Sports" activists showed up and engaged in a heated verbal confrontation with participants in the LGBTQ press conference. Clovis Police Department vehicles were parked in the vicinity, and multiple officers came to oversee the confrontation when the shouting began. Eventually, the confrontation dissipated without any direct intervention by police. Hernandez went on to win two state titles later that night, bouncing back from the loss in the long jump to dominate the high jump and long jump. The athlete competed in both events simultaneously, running back and forth between the two events as one of the only athletes to compete in both. Now, with Hernandez's high school career over, California is left with an ongoing conflict over the issue of biological males in girls' sports. The U.S. Department of Justice is currently suing education agencies in the state for its policies that allow trans athletes to compete against females, and Hernandez's school district, Jurupa Unified School District, is under investigation by the Department of Education. California's gubernatorial primary is also just days away, with the issue of transgender athletes in girls' sports emerging as a prominent campaign topic as Hilton seeks to secure a spot in the general election later this year. 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/6a1be60bee6011c3f4e9884f SPORTS-TEN-FRENCHOPEN-GET te 2026-05-31T07:40:59.833Z SPORTS-TEN-FRENCHOPEN-GET Coco Gauff of United States reacts against Austria's Anastasia Potapova during their third-round match of the French Open at Roland Garros on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Paris. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1be5f6ee6011c3f4e98846 Defending champion Gauff crashes out of French Open in third round te 2026-05-31T07:40:38.316Z Defending champion Gauff crashes out of French Open in third round PARIS — Defending champion Coco Gauff crashed out in the third round of the French Open with a shocking loss to Anastasia Potapova. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bdee3ee6011c3f4e98748 Karen Bass appears to liken Spencer Pratt to Trump amid tightening LA mayoral race te 2026-05-31T07:10:27.504Z Karen Bass appears to liken Spencer Pratt to Trump amid tightening LA mayoral race Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and her challengers spent the final weekend before Election Day crisscrossing the city as a surprisingly competitive mayoral race heads toward a likely runoff. Bass, who is seeking a second term, is up against former reality star Spencer Pratt and city council member Nithya Raman in Tuesday’s primary election. Recent polling has shown a competitive race as no candidate is expected to receive more than 50% of the vote. The top two finishers would then advance to a November runoff. On Saturday, Bass — who is backed by high-profile Democrats, including former Vice President Kamala Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom — stopped at Yosemite Recreation Center in Eagle Rock. WATCH: LEFT-WING LA MAYOR FACES REALITY TV CHALLENGER’S BLUNT TAKEDOWNS IN HEATED MAYORAL DEBATE She was seen serving tacos while wearing an apron bearing the slogan "Common Sense and Carne Asada." During an Instagram livestream Saturday, Bass also took aim at Pratt. "You have a failed reality TV star who wants to be famous," she said while speaking with two actresses before appearing to reference President Donald Trump. "We know what it means if you put somebody who is a reality TV star in a seat of power." BAN ON BACKYARD BARBECUES ON CERTAIN DAYS IN CALIFORNIA FLOATED AS OTHERS PUSH BACK HARD Pratt spent part of Saturday criticizing Raman on X, including attacking her recent campaign advertisements. In a video posted to Instagram, Raman pointed to a recent poll and urged supporters to vote. "After millions of dollars of spending against us, we are still here and we are still competitive," she said. KAREN BASS GRILLED OVER BROKEN HOMELESSNESS PROMISE, BLAMES BUREAUCRACY FOR SLOWED PROGRESS Pratt, who is best known for his role on "The Hills," has gained attention in the race by criticizing Bass over the response to the January 2025 wildfires that destroyed thousands of structures, including his Pacific Palisades home. He has also sharply criticized Bass over homelessness, drug addiction and crime. Pratt has gained momentum in recent weeks and secured endorsements from fellow reality television personalities, actors, musicians and media figures. Still, Pratt — a registered Republican — faces significant challenges in a city where Democratic candidates have historically dominated local elections. Fox News Digital's Adam Pack, Kiera McDonald and Andrew Mark Miller, along with The Associated Press, contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bc772ee6011c3f4e984b7 Hasan Piker defends pro-communist, anti-ICE Singham network activists as 'wonderful people' te 2026-05-31T05:30:27.023Z Hasan Piker defends pro-communist, anti-ICE Singham network activists as 'wonderful people' As he navigated the crowds in an impromptu appearance at a protest outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility, Marxist political influencer Hasan Piker defended figures in the pro-China activist network funded by American Marxist tech millionaire Neville Roy Singham as "wonderful people," while dismissing scrutiny surrounding his Cuba trip. Asked about reporting on Singham's network and its connections to far-left activism, Piker said there is "this environment of suspicion" surrounding Singham and his activities, taking a "sinister shape," but they are "totally above board and totally legal." In recent months, many agitators from the Singham network have fueled, coordinated and organized fiery protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, New York City, Los Angeles, New Jersey and elsewhere. HASAN PIKER NAMES PRO-CCP TYCOON SINGHAM AS FINANCIER OF 'POLITICAL MOVEMENTS' DESPITE NONPROFIT VENEER The remarks by Piker are noteworthy because the online influencer isn't just a livestreamer on the Twitch platform. With millions of mostly young followers across Twitch, YouTube and social media platforms, he has emerged as one of the most influential — and polarizing — figures on the American left, regularly mobilizing support for candidates and causes aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America. Piker wore a baseball cap emblazoned with the group's logo. Piker has used his platforms to interview, promote and campaign alongside candidates backed by Democratic Socialists of America, helping introduce them to younger voters who consume political content online. His audience reach has made him a significant force in Democratic politics, giving him the ability to shape narratives and drive grassroots enthusiasm for candidates running on socialist and anti-establishment platforms. As reported, Singham is an American Marxist tech tycoon who has pumped $285 million since 2017 into a network of nonprofits that have organized and coordinated divisive anti-American street protests, such as the one unfolding in New Jersey. "I don't have any personal contact with Roy Singham or any of these other people," Piker said, in response to questions from Fox News Digital. "I mean, I know some of these people. They're wonderful people in general. They're activists....None of it is actually hidden or illegal in any way, shape or form." The remarks come as federal investigators have expanded scrutiny of activists involved in travel to communist Cuba, including organizations and individuals linked to the broader network of nonprofits and advocacy groups that have received funding from Singham and his wife, Code Pink co-founder Jodie Evans. GOP LAWMAKERS URGE TREASURY TO PRESS AHEAD WITH PROBE OF HASAN PIKER OVER CUBA TRIP As reported exclusively by Fox News Digital last Saturday, the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sent Piker and CodePink an administrative subpoena as part of an investigation into a March convoy to Cuba. Piker claimed he hadn't personally received any legal notice. "Fox News Digital says I have a subpoena, but I have yet to be served one," Piker said. "So I don't even know what's going on. It kind of feels like you guys have more insight into what the federal government's doing than I do, and I'm supposed to be subpoenaed." Piker's comments follow disclosures by CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin that Evans received the query via an email that initially landed in a spam folder. "We heard this on Fox News, that there was this subpoena out," Benjamin said in an interview shared publicly by BreakThrough News, another nonprofit that Singham has funded. "I was going outside my front door looking around for somebody to serve me. And it turns out that it was an email that was sent to Code Pink co-founder Jodie Evans, and it was so unofficial that it landed in our spam box." As reported, the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control sent investigative letters seeking financial, logistical and communications documents about the March convoy. The Office of Foreign Assets Control administers and enforces U.S. sanctions programs, including restrictions governing financial transactions and certain travel-related activities involving Cuba. Fox News Digital has reported that the March 2026 convoy to Cuba involved a transnational network of activists organized by another Singham-funded group, the People's Forum, and a nonprofit, Progressive International, both with close ties to the communist regime in Cuba. DAVID MARCUS: HASAN PIKER, USEFUL IDIOT FASHIONISTAS WANT TO MAKE AMERICA INTO COMMIE CUBA The activists are protesting U.S. sanctions on the communist island. Piker participated in the trip alongside members of Code Pink and a network of 145 organizations, according to a Fox News Digital investigation. Piker framed the investigation as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to target political activists and protesters, arguing that scrutiny of Cuba travel conflicted with Trump's campaign promises to defend free speech. "I feel like there are a lot of people who believed in that message, and now he's betrayed that message," Piker said. Piker told Fox News Digital that he welcomed a debate with Fox News host Sean Hannity. Piker, who was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, was visiting his home state from his $2 million home in West Hollywood, California, canvassing at a Saturday rally in Trenton for a controversial candidate, Adam Hamamy, endorsed by Democratic Socialists of America in his race for the U.S. Congress.  The New York Times published a profile on Saturday, noting the candidate's "ties to a militant cleric." Piker defended Hamamy. Last week, on a livestream on the Twitch platform where he talked for about six hours nonstop, the influencer dismissed concerns about his connections to organizations involved in the Cuba convoy, while acknowledging that Singham finances a network of left-wing nonprofits engaged in "political advocacy" and "a lot of political movements." Critics have argued the network functions as a coordinated activist infrastructure advancing pro-communist causes, including support for Cuba, China and other authoritarian governments opposed to U.S. foreign policy. As Fox News Digital asked Piker about concerns related to malign foreign influence from China, including at far-left activist events such as the anti-ICE protest unfolding around him, Piker walked away without answering the question. Piker has polarized people in many communities, including among leftists and Democrats. An activist shouted, "Get out of here," as Piker walked away, punctuating his derision with, "Dog abuser," a reference to allegations Piker trained his dog, Kaya, with a shock collar. Piker has denied the allegations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bb4b3ee6011c3f4e98284 PSG Champions League victory causes chaos in Paris, with 45 arrested and fires set across city te 2026-05-31T04:10:27.193Z PSG Champions League victory causes chaos in Paris, with 45 arrested and fires set across city At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police. Police detained dozens of people as crowds gathered across the French capital following PSG's victory. Large crowds gathered near the Arc de Triomphe after the match, with some fans setting off flares and blaring car horns, according to reports from The Associated Press. Police worked to contain thousands of people gathered along the Champs-Élysées. POLICE ARREST FIGHT SUSPECTS AT ISRAEL-FRANCE SOCCER GAME DAYS AFTER ATTACKS ON ISRAELI FANS IN AMSTERDAM According to authorities, a group of individuals attempted to storm a police station in the French capital late Saturday. The Paris police prefecture said some people vandalized shops, set fires and torched vehicles during the unrest. A bakery and a restaurant were damaged during the disturbances, police said. HUNDREDS OF MIGRANTS EVICTED FROM PARIS THEATER AFTER SQUATTING THERE FOR MONTHS Authorities also said a crowd briefly blocked the main ring road surrounding the city before police dispersed the gathering. One police officer was injured, according to police. As of 10 p.m. local time, police had arrested at least 45 people. Celebrations erupted across Paris after PSG defeated Arsenal in a dramatic Champions League final, securing one of the club’s biggest achievements on the European stage. Violent celebrations also followed PSG's previous Champions League triumph. After the club won the title last year, 201 people were injured in Paris and more than 500 arrests were made across France. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bab6aee6011c3f4e9814c California neighborhood on alert after bat found near sidewalk tests positive for rabies virus te 2026-05-31T03:30:50.791Z California neighborhood on alert after bat found near sidewalk tests positive for rabies virus A rabid bat found near a California neighborhood has prompted health officials to urge residents to avoid contact with wildlife and seek immediate medical attention if they believe they may have been exposed. On May 26, a bat was found near Palo Verde Common in South Fremont, close to a sidewalk and "within reachable distance of pedestrians and animals," the Fremont Police Department said. Alameda County Vector Control confirmed Thursday that the bat tested positive for rabies. The agency said it is investigating the incident but noted there are currently no known human or animal exposures linked to the bat. WWE OFFICIAL CHARLES ROBINSON REVEALS BAT BITE CAUSED HOSPITAL VISIT: 'GREAT WAY TO START THE MORNING' Residents in the area have been notified about the incident and the risks associated with rabies exposure, officials said. "Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus that affects the brain and nervous system," police said in a news release. "It is preventable if the exposed person or animal receives a series of rabies vaccine shots as soon as possible after exposure," the release added. MICHIGAN MAN DIES OF RABIES AFTER RECEIVING KIDNEY FROM INFECTED DONOR WHO SAVED KITTEN FROM SKUNK: CDC Authorities advised anyone who may have touched or been bitten by the bat to contact the Alameda County Public Health Acute Communicable Disease Program at 510-267-3250 and seek immediate medical attention. Officials also warned residents to avoid contact with bats and other wild animals that may carry rabies. Animals commonly associated with rabies include skunks, foxes, coyotes and raccoons. CALIFORNIA 4-YEAR-OLD BOY SURVIVES ATTACK BY COYOTE THAT BIT AND TRIED TO DRAG HIM AWAY "Unvaccinated dogs and cats are considered to be at medium to high risk of contracting and potentially spreading the rabies virus," police said. "If you find a sick or dead animal, do not touch it," the release continued, adding that unusual animal behavior should be reported to Fremont Animal Services or the Alameda County Public Health Department. Authorities also warned residents not to handle bats found in homes or yards. Officials recommended several preventative measures, including keeping pets vaccinated against rabies. Residents are also encouraged to keep pets confined to their property and remove outdoor food sources that may attract wildlife. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Fremont Police Department for an update on the incident. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1bab56ee6011c3f4e98143 Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs past Thunder to set up 1999 NBA Finals rematch with Knicks te 2026-05-31T03:30:30.866Z Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs past Thunder to set up 1999 NBA Finals rematch with Knicks The Oklahoma City Thunder took on the San Antonio Spurs Saturday night to decide the Western Conference title, after a back-and-forth series that has seen both teams leading at various points. But Game 7 was closely contested, with the Spurs outlasting the defending champion Thunder to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals and set up a rematch with the New York Knicks from the league's 1999 championship series. San Antonio won that title in five games. Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 22 points and seven rebounds in the 111-103 victory. Two-time reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a team-high 35 points for Oklahoma City. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. The Thunder-Spurs Game 7 marked the 160th winner-take-all game in NBA history and the fifth this season. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ba21bee6011c3f4e978b1 Charter bus driver who allegedly caused crash killing 5 in Virginia charged with involuntary manslaughter te 2026-05-31T02:51:07.272Z Charter bus driver who allegedly caused crash killing 5 in Virginia charged with involuntary manslaughter A charter bus driver has been charged after he allegedly caused a fatal crash in Virginia that left five people dead. Jing S. Dong, a Staten Island, New York-based driver and non-English-speaking naturalized citizen from China who obtained his commercial license in 2024, has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter and has additional charges pending, the Virginia State Police said on Saturday. Dong allegedly slammed into an SUV in front of his E&P Travel bus in the southbound lane of Interstate 95, causing that driver to crash into another vehicle around 2:35 a.m. Friday in Stafford County. A teenage girl and young boy, who were in the car ahead of the one the bus hit, died along with their parents after their vehicle caught fire. VIRGINIA MAGAZINE EDITOR, 23, KILLED IN HIT-AND-RUN WHILE CROSSING STREET A woman who was in the SUV immediately in front of the bus, was also killed. The family has been identified as Dmitri Doncev, 45, his wife Ecterina, 44, their 13-year-old daughter, Emily and 7-year-old son, Mark, all of Greenfield, Massachusetts. SMALL TOWN VIRGINIA MAYOR REPORTEDLY ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY SHOWING UP DRUNK TO TRAIN DERAILMENT The woman was identified as Priscilla R. Mafalda, 25, of Worcester, Massachusetts. "The preliminary investigation indicates that traffic was slowing southbound for an upcoming work zone. A bus, operated by E&P Travel and heading from New York City to Charlotte, N.C., failed to slow for traffic and struck a Chevrolet Suburban," police said in a news release. "The Suburban was then forced into an Acura SUV as well as additional vehicles. The bus struck additional vehicles as well." U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Friday revealed that Dong is a naturalized U.S. citizen from China and does not speak English, which is against federal regulations for bus drivers who must be able to speak and understand well enough to do their job safely. "Unacceptable. This is exactly why we are holding states’ accountable, enforcing the rules of the road, and cracking down on drivers who can’t speak English," Duffy wrote on X. "If you can’t be properly trained, read our road signs, or communicate with law enforcement, you have no business driving a bus." Duffy added that the Transportation Department is investigating, "New York licensing records, training documentation, and the driver's history. Any company, trainer, or school that contributed to putting an unqualified driver on the road will face intense scrutiny." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ba207ee6011c3f4e978a8 National anthem 'standoff' between Rays and Angels players leads to pregame ejections at Tropicana Field te 2026-05-31T02:50:47.270Z National anthem 'standoff' between Rays and Angels players leads to pregame ejections at Tropicana Field The Los Angeles Angels rolled past the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. But the game was overshadowed by a pregame incident that resulted in three ejections before the first pitch was thrown. The third-base umpire tossed Angels reliever Brent Suter and Rays pitchers Steven Wilson and Manuel Rodríguez from the late-afternoon game at Tropicana Field. The ejections stemmed from what appeared to be a "standoff" over the pregame national anthem. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Moments after "The Star-Spangled Banner" concluded, Suter remained standing near the third-base dugout. On the opposite side of the field, Wilson and Rodríguez stood near the first-base dugout alongside Rays mascots. All of it unfolded with Drew Rasmussen ready to take the mound and Angels leadoff hitter Zach Neto standing in the batter’s box awaiting the first pitch. BENCHES CLEAR AS RED SOX, ANGELS GET INTO HEATED PREGAME CONFRONTATION The umpire eventually indicated that all three players involved in the pregame incident had been ejected. The game ultimately got underway as scheduled. Suter pitched in Friday’s series opener between the Angels and Rays. It was unclear before Saturday’s game whether he would be available to pitch on consecutive days. Rodríguez and Wilson have yet to make their season debuts. Rodríguez continues to recover from elbow surgery, while Wilson has been sidelined by lumbar disc inflammation. The Angels went on to win 14-3. The Angels and Rays will meet Sunday afternoon in the series finale, with the three-game set tied at one game apiece. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1ba1f1ee6011c3f4e9788d 11 Dead as All Bodies Recovered After Washington Chemical Explosion te 2026-05-31T02:50:25.424Z 11 Dead as All Bodies Recovered After Washington Chemical Explosion The remains of the two workers who were still missing after the blast this week at a Washington State paper mill were recovered on Saturday, officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b9d3aee6011c3f4e97833 Senegal offers stern test for Pochettino’s US squad in pre-World Cup friendly te 2026-05-31T02:30:18.074Z Senegal offers stern test for Pochettino’s US squad in pre-World Cup friendly CHARLOTTE, N.C. – On paper, Sunday’s match between the U.S. men’s national soccer team and Senegal is simply another international friendly. In reality, it may be one of the most revealing World Cup dress rehearsals either team could have asked for. For the U.S., Senegal represents exactly the type of opponent head coach Mauricio Pochettino wanted before the June 12 opening match against Paraguay: athletic, organized, experienced and comfortable competing against elite opposition.  “Senegal is one of the best teams. … The quality is amazing,” Pochettino told reporters Saturday in Georgia at the U.S. training facility. For Senegal, recently stripped of the Africa championship and fighting to overturn that ruling, the U.S. match offers an opportunity to remind the soccer world that it remains a legitimate contender in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “We are going to face a very good United States team,” head coach Pape Thiaw told reporters in Charlotte on Saturday before a practice. “They are a strong football nation, with many players competing in Europe and coached by a really good and well-known head coach,” he said. “It’s an exciting test for us, and an opportunity to learn and measure ourselves ahead of the tournament.” Senegal national soccer team head coach Pape Thiaw (left) and defender Moussa Niakhaté speak with reporters in Charlotte, N.C. on May 30, 2026, ahead of a friendly match with the U.S. national team. (Photo by Janes Reyes/Cronkite News) The matchup comes at a key moment for both programs. The U.S. carries the pressure of being a host nation and the expectations that come with what many consider its most talented generation of players ever. Yet despite having stars such as Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna, questions remain about the team’s identity under Pochettino. More than a year into the Argentine’s tenure as head coach, many supporters are still debating exactly what a Pochettino team is supposed to look like. His decision to omit players such as Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann from the roster unveiled Tuesday raised eyebrows. So did his choice to put 10 defenders on the squad of 26 – an unusually heavy emphasis on defensive options. Pochettino has pushed back against the criticism. “I think it’s important that you need to see the roster trying to provide the right balance and for us, in the way that we play, it’s important to have enough bodies in defense,” said Pochettino at the roster announcement in New York. Rather than building around a single recognizable system, Pochettino appears focused on creating a group capable of changing shapes, adjusting tactics and responding to different challenges throughout the tournament. “This roster gave me a lot of possibilities to play in different ways and formations,” Pochettino said in New York. Whether that flexibility becomes a strength or contributes to the perception that the U.S. still lacks a clear identity remains one of the biggest questions heading into the World Cup. Sunday’s match at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium could help Pochettino figure out his starting 11. But, he said, “We are not about to take risks.” With defender Chris Richards nursing an ankle injured while playing for Crystal Palace two weeks ago, the U.S. team brought just 25 players to Charlotte. “Go to compete, to play, come back, and continue our preparation” for Paraguay, Pochettino said, adding that he may also let some players rest.  “Maybe we are going to manage the game time with some players that maybe play too much. … Zero risk (is) impossible, but if it’s possible to arrive to zero, we will,” he said.  That makes Senegal one of the final measuring sticks for the U.S. before the tournament. As the U.S. team seeks answers, Senegal arrives in Charlotte determined to remind the soccer world why it remains one of the best national teams outside the traditional powers of Europe and South America. The country’s famous 2002 squad stunned defending champion France and became only the second African nation to reach a World Cup quarterfinal. Senegal’s coach was on the bench for that match. Now led by veterans such as Sadio Mané, Kalidou Koulibaly, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Edouard Mendy, the Lions of Teranga boast a seven-game unbeaten run, with just one defeat in the last 30 matches. Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Jan. 18. But the Confederation of African Football appeals board ruled March 17 that Senegal had forfeited the game by walking off the field to protest a penalty, and awarded the title to Morocco.  Senegal has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Thiaw said his team still considers itself the champion – but is focused on the World Cup, starting with a match against its 2002 rival France. “Winning the AFCON was really important and was one of our main objectives but that’s behind us,” he said in French. “We were the champions of Africa and now we are arriving to a new competition … where we are going to face the best teams in the world.” “The mindset is here, the desire is here. So we’re going to give everything and play in the best way possible to accomplish our objectives at the World Cup,” he said. Few nations have been as consistently competitive in recent years. Senegal’s physicality, defensive organization and ability to transition quickly into attack make it one of the most difficult opponents the U.S. could face. Those qualities are exactly why this match matters. “It’s going to be nice because we are going to meet Gana Gueye, Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Mané,” Pochettino said Saturday. “The team is a good challenge for us. … It’s a fantastic team. It’s for me, one of the contenders from Africa … because of the capacity and the quality of the players.” Pochettino will have just one more pre-World Cup opportunity to evaluate how his roster functions under pressure: a friendly against Germany on June 6 in Chicago. That reality raises the stakes for players still competing for minutes on the field and positions within the squad. Who starts in midfield? Who partners the center backs? Who can the coaches count on when the team is struggling?  Which of the three center strikers on the squad will start? Haji Wright “can play in different positions,” Pochettino said, and Folarin Balogun “can play alone” and fight two or three center backs. He called Ricardo Pepi “a killer” who can “read where is the space” and then “ride the ball and have the possibility to score.” “The three are completely different,” he said. What matters Sunday isn’t the final score but whether the U.S. leaves with more answers than questions and whether Senegal can shake off the AFCON controversy. The post Senegal offers stern test for Pochettino’s US squad in pre-World Cup friendly appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b9d30ee6011c3f4e9780a LGBTQ press conference at track meet involving trans athlete descends into chaos, police summoned te 2026-05-31T02:30:08.556Z LGBTQ press conference at track meet involving trans athlete descends into chaos, police summoned Chaos erupted between "Save Girls Sports" activists and pro-LGBTQ activists outside of a California championship track meet involving a trans athlete, as multiple police officers were summoned to the incident. A press conference, organized by the local California LGBTQ advocacy groups Pride at the Pier and Rainbow Families Action, began outside of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) state championship in Clovis, where trans athlete AB Hernandez is looking to win state titles in three girls' jumping events. Hernandez's mother, Nereyda Hernandez, and other LGBTQ activists spoke in support of the trans athlete. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Near the end of the press conference, a group of "Save Girls Sports" activists showed up and engaged in a heated verbal confrontation with participants in the LGBTQ press conference. Clovis Police Department vehicles were parked in the vicinity, and multiple officers came to oversee the confrontation when the shouting began. Eventually, the confrontation dissipated without any direct intervention by police. The Clovis Police Department declined to comment to Fox News Digital. FOOTAGE SHOWS LGBTQ PROTESTER ATTACKING CONSERVATIVE AT CALIFORNIA TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP AMID TRANS ATHLETE DRAMA Prominent California "Save Girls Sports" activist Beth Bourne, who led the counterprotest, spoke to Fox News Digital after the incident. "I just wanted to share my signs... and just talk about how not only is this unfair to the girls competing in sports, but it's also unfair to the athlete, to AB Hernandez, to lie to him about his biological reality," Bourne said. Pro-LGBTQ activist Daisy Gardner addressed Bourne in an interview with Fox News Digital. "I hope that she is able to learn and educate and open up her heart and heal with her family," Gardner said of Bourne. This year's CIF state finals has been overshadowed by controversy related to Hernandez's presence for the second year in a row. At last year's state finals, opposing protesters showed up, and one pro-transgender activist was arrested on charges of allegedly assaulting a "Save Girls Sports" activist with a trans pride flag. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b9d2fee6011c3f4e97801 Trump floats replacing 250th anniversary concert with massive MAGA rally after artists pull out te 2026-05-31T02:30:07.837Z Trump floats replacing 250th anniversary concert with massive MAGA rally after artists pull out President Donald Trump on Saturday floated the idea of hosting a massive MAGA rally to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary after numerous artists pulled out of a planned concert this summer. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump suggested scrapping the Great American State Fair’s Freedom 250 concerts. He also took aim at a federal judge who on Friday ordered that his name be removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. "We should have a giant MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN RALLY, for 250, instead of having overpriced singers, who nobody wants to hear, whose music is boring, and yet who do nothing but complain," Trump wrote. "Cancel it, just like I canceled my involvement with the failing and unsafe to be in Kennedy Center, because a Highly Conflicted, Crooked Federal Judge, said that I should not be allowed to spend my time and money in order to MAKE THE CENTER GREAT AGAIN, actually, far greater than it ever was before!" he continued. AMERICA 250 EVENTS TAKING PLACE THIS SUMMER CALLED 'ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME' TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES The comments came as several artists backed out of performing at the Great American State Fair, a large-scale national celebration planned on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., stretching from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument. The event is scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10, 2026, as part of the nation’s America 250 celebration. Earlier this week, Freedom 250 organizers released a list of performers slated to appear at the event, but several artists later withdrew, including Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and The Time, and C+C Music Factory. FIVE ARTISTS PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SHOULD CALL TO PERFORM AT FREEDOM 250 CONCERT THIS SUMMER Other performers, including rapper Vanilla Ice, have said they are "honored" to participate. In a separate social media post Saturday, Trump suggested he could replace the concert with a major speech after several artists got "the yips." "I understand Artists are getting 'the yips' having to do with their performance on Wednesday, so I am thinking about bringing the Number One Attraction anywhere in the World, the man who gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime, and he does so without a guitar, the man who loves our Country more than anyone else, and the man who some say is the Greatest President in History (THE GOAT!), DONALD J. TRUMP, to take the place of these highly paid, Third Rate 'Artists,' and give a major speech, rallying the Country forward like I have done ever since being President!" Trump wrote. TRUMP CALLS ON AMERICANS TO PRAY FOR NATION AS 250TH BIRTHDAY APPROACHES: 'ONE NATION UNDER GOD' Trump said he was considering delivering the speech and holding a rally June 24 to kick off the festivities. "I don’t want so-called 'Artists' that get paid far too much money, who aren’t happy," he wrote. "I only want to be surrounded by Happy People, Smart People, Successful People, and People that know how to WIN." Freedom 250 later announced that Trump would, in fact, deliver a speech ahead of the Great American State Fair. "As the visionary behind the Great American State Fair, we are excited to announce that President Trump will personally kick off this historic celebration on Wednesday, June 24 in an opening ceremony celebrating America’s 250th birthday," Freedom 250 spokeswoman Danielle Alvarez wrote on X. Fox News Digital's Lori A Bashian and Louis Casiano contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b9893ee6011c3f4e9776e Senate candidate Graham Platner sent explicit texts to multiple women while married, wife says: report te 2026-05-31T02:10:27.835Z Senate candidate Graham Platner sent explicit texts to multiple women while married, wife says: report Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate looking to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, exchanged sexual texts with several women after marrying his wife two years ago, according to a report. Platner’s campaign confirmed the text exchanges to Politico following a report from the Wall Street Journal that claimed his wife, Amy Gertner, told a campaign aide about the texts after he launched his senate bid as they began looking into potential political liabilities. Gertner discovered the messages months after the couple married in 2024, the WSJ reported. She made the private revelation before Platner held a campaign rally last year supported by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., but the aide decided the texts were a private matter for the couple, the campaign said, according to the newspaper. PLATNER’S ONLINE PAST GETS RAUNCHIER WITH CRUDE TAKES ON ‘LATIN AMERICAN HOOKERS,’ CHEATING ABROAD Gertner said in a statement to the Journal: "I confided deeply personal details about my marriage to someone I considered a friend. In the months since, I have had to watch as she spread malicious gossip to anyone who would take her call. I trusted this person with the most private chapter of our lives — the early days of our marriage before any campaign was on our mind — and I am deeply hurt by her betrayal and the invasion of our privacy." She added that she and her husband: "Did the hard work that marriage requires. We went to counseling. We were honest with each other in ways that weren’t easy. And we came through it, not in spite of how much we’ve been through, but because of how much we love each other and the life we’ve built. Our marriage today is stronger than ever before." Gertner added, "I know who Graham is. I know the man I married and the husband he has been to me on the best and the worst days of my life. That hasn’t changed, and it won’t." TOP OFF-THE-WALL REDDIT POSTS HAUNTING GRAHAM PLATNER’S MAINE SENATE BID Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, has also faced a number of controversies before this, including a since-removed tattoo that resembled a Nazi symbol, and past controversial comments on Reddit minimizing sexual assault and making crude remarks about masturbation and a deleted post where he claimed a wounded soldier "didn’t deserve to live." Despite all this, a recent poll from the University of New Hampshire showed Platner holding a 51% to 42% lead among likely Maine voters. Platner is considered the presumptive Democratic nominee after Maine Gov. Janet Mills dropped out of the race in April. Fox News Digital has reached out to Platner’s campaign for comment. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., reiterated his support for Platner on Saturday. "I am proud of @grahamformaine for having the character to stand up against the war in Iran, against genocide, and against an unfair & lopsided economy," he wrote on X. "I am proud of him for having a vision for a new deal for our time. Excited to campaign with him June 5!" Collins has called Platner too extreme for Maine. "I believe that will be the conclusion of Maine voters," she previously told Fox News Digital. "But, obviously, I don't take anything for granted." Platner, in a Fox News Digital interview a week later, argued, "What's radical is somebody like Susan Collins, who, for decades now, has made sure that we pass policies that are going to help corporations and billionaires to the detriment of working people, supporting over and over and over again, illegal and insane foreign wars." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b963cee6011c3f4e97725 NYPD investigating after surveillance video captures group entering sewers through manholes te 2026-05-31T02:00:28.872Z NYPD investigating after surveillance video captures group entering sewers through manholes Police in New York City are investigating after several people were caught on surveillance video this week going into the sewer via a manhole and emerging hours later. "Earlier today, authorities conducted a thorough investigation following reports of unauthorized individuals inside the sewer system on McDonald Avenue," the NYPD said on social media. "The NYPD and other agencies have completed their sweep, confirming the area is safe and free of hazards." The people were seen entering the manhole around 11 p.m. on Thursday in the Flatbush neighborhood in Brooklyn and reemerging around 2 a.m. on Friday, according to PIX 11-TV. Another group was seen going into a manhole on another street and coming out around the same hours, the station reported, citing police. 250 MILLION GALLONS OF SEWAGE HAVE CONTAMINATED THE POTOMAC RIVER IN 'HISTORIC' SPILL The police don’t yet know who the sewer explorers were or what they were up to. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection also did its own inspection, telling Fox News Digital: "DEP has inspected the sewer infrastructure at this location and found no damage to the system." The spokesperson warned, "Entering the sewer system is both illegal and extremely dangerous. Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces. For these reasons, members of the public should never enter a pipe, drain, catch basin, manhole, or outfall." Fox News Digital has reached out to the NYPD for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b839aee6011c3f4e97543 Big 12 supports expanding College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams te 2026-05-31T00:40:58.630Z Big 12 supports expanding College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez, who previously coached at Arizona, said support for an expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams is unanimous among the Big 12's coaches. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b8385ee6011c3f4e9753a Big 12 supports expanding College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams te 2026-05-31T00:40:37.185Z Big 12 supports expanding College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams PHOENIX – The Big 12 Conference’s position on College Football Playoff expansion is crystal clear. West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez, who previously coached at Arizona, said there is league-wide backing for increasing the current 12-team field to 24. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7f43ee6011c3f4e97475 Trump on His Presidential Library: He’ll Write His Own History te 2026-05-31T00:22:27.505Z Trump on His Presidential Library: He’ll Write His Own History In his determination to own and control every document in his future library, the president is working to shield his administration’s inner workings from public view. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7f2fee6011c3f4e9746c In a Quiet Corner of America, Greyhound Racing Hangs On. For Now. te 2026-05-31T00:22:07.512Z In a Quiet Corner of America, Greyhound Racing Hangs On. For Now. West Virginia is home to the country’s last greyhound races, a sport that once drew millions of spectators each year but may soon be banned nationwide. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7f1bee6011c3f4e97463 Trump Squeezes Immigrants by Cutting Them Off From Jobs, Health Care and Housing te 2026-05-31T00:21:47.509Z Trump Squeezes Immigrants by Cutting Them Off From Jobs, Health Care and Housing The methodically planned strategy is intended to pressure noncitizens, including many with legal status, to leave the United States. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7f07ee6011c3f4e9745a Can California Convince Teens to Work in Construction? te 2026-05-31T00:21:27.591Z Can California Convince Teens to Work in Construction? Facing an uncertain job market and the looming threat of A.I., graduating high school seniors in America’s tech capital are increasingly rethinking their career plans. Job demand in fields like construction, along with the allure of potential six-figure salaries, have some high schools investing in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7ef2ee6011c3f4e97451 Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: ‘This Is a War’ te 2026-05-31T00:21:06.066Z Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: ‘This Is a War’ One super PAC is allied with Anthropic. The other is tied to OpenAI. They’re both spending millions to influence this year’s elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7edeee6011c3f4e97448 9 U.S. Voters Tell Us How They’re Coping With Higher Prices te 2026-05-31T00:20:46.074Z 9 U.S. Voters Tell Us How They’re Coping With Higher Prices The spiraling cost of everyday necessities — gas, utilities, groceries, housing, child care and health care — have forced many Americans to do more with less. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7ec8ee6011c3f4e97435 Trump Sends Tougher Terms to Iran for Peace Framework, Officials Say te 2026-05-31T00:20:24.081Z Trump Sends Tougher Terms to Iran for Peace Framework, Officials Say His changes to the proposed deal were potentially designed to speed up the process by putting pressure Iran to accept the current framework, one official said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7caeee6011c3f4e973e8 Nicolas Cage turned down parts in two big franchise movies for roles he thought were better te 2026-05-31T00:11:26.875Z Nicolas Cage turned down parts in two big franchise movies for roles he thought were better Nicolas Cage admitted he turned down the opportunity to appear in two big franchise films in order to play roles he felt better suited his desires at the time. During a recent interview with Complex News, the 62-year-old actor reflected on his career choices, saying there were two instances when he had to decide between two roles, which led him to turn down parts in two franchises. "One was when Jim Carrey wanted me to do 'Dumb and Dumber' and I said I'd rather do 'Leaving Las Vegas,' and the other was 'Spider-Man' as the Green Goblin and I said I'd rather do 'Adaptation,'" he said. "Both those choices gave me more to do as an actor." Jeff Daniels went on to star as Harry Dunne in "Dumb and Dumber" and its 2014 sequel, "Dumb and Dumber To." The role of the Green Goblin in "Spider-Man" ultimately went to Willem Dafoe, who played the character again in the film's two sequels in 2004 and 2007, and once more in the 2021 movie, "Spider-Man: No Way Home." JIM CARREY TOOK BREAK FROM HOLLYWOOD TO GET 'OUT OF PEOPLE'S FACES' While he missed out on appearing in the two franchises, Cage noted that he "chose what I thought was better for me at that time," adding, "I think I made the right choice." "To play twins in a movie was a big challenge and daunting and I don't know if I could do it again. It was a lot," he added. "And to play Ben, that script just sang to me. So I would have done it had those other opportunities not been on the table, but in this case." He starred in "Leaving Las Vegas" in 1995, playing alcoholic screenwriter Ben, who begins an unconventional relationship with a sex worker in Las Vegas. The role earned him an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award win. His work in the 2002 movie, "Adaptation," playing twin brothers Charlie and Donald earned him his second Academy Award and fourth Golden Globe Award nomination. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER While discussing what it was like preparing for his role in the 2024 movie, "The Surfer," Cage told Entertainment Weekly he "got pounded to smithereens" while practicing his surfing skills. "I just got pounded and literally got stuck in the rip tide, and they said they saw my board, they call it 'tombstone,' like that triangle top," he said. "I'm climbing up the leash as I'm somersaulting, and I could have died...Now I have a young kid, I don't know if I want to do it anymore." Cage has three children with three different women, including Weston, 35, who he shares with actress Christina Fulton; Kal-El, 20, who he shares with his third wife, Alice Kim; and August Francesca, 3, who he shares with his current wife, Riko Shibata. The actor spoke in the past about how his relationship with his children has always been his number one priority, sharing that he turned down roles in two major blockbuster franchises to be closer to his kids. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "First and foremost ... there's no version of Nick Cage in reality that doesn't want to spend time with his children," he told People in April 2022. "There's no version of Nick Cage that didn't put family first over career." He continued: "I turned down 'Lord of the Rings' and I turned down 'Matrix' because I didn't want to go to New Zealand for three years or Australia for three years because I needed to be home with my son Weston, that's a fact." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7c9aee6011c3f4e973d6 Kelsea Ballerini stuns in sheer metallic dress that leaves little to the imagination in new photos te 2026-05-31T00:11:06.955Z Kelsea Ballerini stuns in sheer metallic dress that leaves little to the imagination in new photos Kelsea Ballerini wowed fans with her latest metallic sheer look. In a recent Instagram post, the 32-year-old country singer shared a series of photos showing fans what she's been up to, captioning the post, "all the things all the time!" The slideshow included pictures of her in the studio, traveling with friends, seeing a Broadway show and eating "hot girl pickles," but one picture stood out among the rest. One of the photos featured Ballerini in a long-sleeve sheer metallic dress with web-like patterns, which left her dark-colored bra and high-waisted underwear visible. JENNIFER LOPEZ, KELSEA BALLERINI, RENÉE ZELLWEGER STUN IN LACE, SHEER AND CUT-OUTS: PHOTOS She paired the dress with a soft makeup look and styled her hair in a half-up/half-down look. "Alll the studio pics - can’t wait to hear what you are creating," one fan wrote in the comments section. Another added, "look at you glowing." Ballerini previously fueled speculation she was working on new music when she posted a text exchange between herself and Patrick Droney, which featured an audio file titled, "Math of Us," with both Ballerini and Patrick saying they are "so happy" with it. The singer's most recent full-length album was released in October 2024, and featured many big hits, such as "Cowboys Cry Too" and "Baggage." A deluxe addition of the album was released in March 2025. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER She made news earlier this year when she and Chase Stokes broke up for a second time. They initially broke up in September 2025, before rekindling their romance and then officially calling it quits in February. "They still love each other, which is why they've kept trying to make it work," another insider told People at the time. "But their lives are in very different places right now. Figuring out where to live and how to truly merge their lives has been hard lately. It's been something they've gone back and forth on," the source claimed. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Kelsea's been so supportive of him throughout their relationship, but it hasn't been reciprocated, especially as her career has continued to grow," another source told the outlet. "It feels like there's insecurity there on his end." Fans of the singer lit up social media when she fueled cheating rumors in the comments section of Ashley Cooke's video featuring an unreleased song about a man with "wandering eyes." Ballerini commented, "Mmmhhhmmm," and Cooke responded, "You get it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1b7c72ee6011c3f4e973c2 Inside Trump’s Deal With the I.R.S. to Drop His $10 Billion Lawsuit te 2026-05-31T00:10:26.474Z Inside Trump’s Deal With the I.R.S. to Drop His $10 Billion Lawsuit Discussions among a group of lawyers with allegiance to the president were closely held. Some senior White House officials were said to have felt blindsided as the agreement took shape. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home